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BAILOR Named Founding “Mission Accelerator” Partner of Freedom Fighter’s Great Loop Record-Breaking Attempt

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Huntsville growth strategy firm backs Veterans Against Suicide’s 6,000-mile awareness mission on an incredibly short timeline, and calls on other businesses and individuals to join the challenge

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Veterans Against Suicide Inc. and BAILOR today announced that the Huntsville-based growth strategy firm has been named the founding “Mission Accelerator” sponsor of the Freedom Fighter mission, a 6,000-mile endurance record attempt around America’s Great Loop designed to bring national attention to veteran suicide. The mission’s urgency and compressed launch timeline aligned with what BAILOR does best: making impossible missions reality.

On July 24, a three-man crew will depart from Ditto Landing in Huntsville, AL, aboard Freedom Fighter, a former U.S. Coast Guard SAFE Boat Defender vessel restored and outfitted for the mission. The crew will attempt to break the fastest publicly documented Great Loop completion record of 12 days, 18 hours, and 10 minutes, using every mile of the journey to remind veterans they are not alone and that help is available.

As the Mission Accelerator sponsor, BAILOR holds the flagship partnership in the campaign. The firm helped shape the mission’s launch strategy, opened doors to community and business partners, and provided the momentum that turned an ambitious idea into a national awareness campaign in a matter of weeks.

“A century ago, an explorer named Shakelton put out a call for a nearly impossible expedition – hardship, danger, uncertain return – and thousands of people showed up, because humans are pulled toward missions that matter. When I met Dave, and the crew, I saw three men willing to risk something extraordinary for a cause that reaches into families in every state across the US,” said Sonya Bailor, Founder & CEO of BAILOR. ” I saw a mission that deserved to have national exposure, but didn’t know how to get there. At BAILOR, we spend every day helping leaders turn seemingly impossible goals into missions they can execute and scale – at speed if desired – just like the Freedom Fighter Great Loop record break attempt by Veterans Against Suicide.  We knew we could accelerate the whole mission towards success.  That’s why we’re more than proud to be the flagship Mission Accelerator partner, and why we literally put our ‘pirate flag’ on the boat!”

Veterans Against Suicide leaders say the partnership set the pace for the entire campaign.

“Twenty-two veterans die by suicide every day, and too many of them die believing no one is coming. We took the oath to never leave a fallen comrade. This mission is that creed put into action,” said David Skrzecz, founder of Veterans Against Suicide, Inc. and mission leader, Freedom Fighter. “BAILOR understood the moment they heard it and became more than a sponsor… they have become our trusted partner for this entire mission. While the boat was still being outfitted and the timeline looked impossible, they brought the strategy, the connections, and the immense urgency of a true force multiplier, and they got us to the starting line. Now we’re asking every other business and every American to follow their lead. Every sponsor, every dollar, and every conversation helps carry this message another mile. And out here, one more mile can be the difference between a veteran who feels forgotten, and one who knows we never stopped and will never stop coming.”

A Mission Bigger Than the Record

The organization’s mission was inspired by the national “22 a day” awareness movement, which brought unprecedented attention to veteran suicide. Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs publishes updated annual data of veterans reported in their system, with its most recent report documenting 6,398 Veteran suicides in 2023.

Every one of those losses represents a family, a community, and a life that mattered. Through the Freedom Fighter mission, Veterans Against Suicide seeks to spark conversations, encourage veterans to seek help when needed, and remind communities that connection and support save lives.

Throughout the approximately 12-day voyage, supporters will be able to follow the crew with live GPS tracking, daily mission updates, video reports from the water, and social media coverage.

How Businesses and Individuals Can Join the Mission

With BAILOR’s flagship sponsorship in place, Veterans Against Suicide is inviting other businesses and community members to help fund and fuel the mission before the July 24 launch. Opportunities include:

Corporate sponsorships — A limited number of corporate sponsorship opportunities remain, with benefits including logo placement on the vessel and crew gear, national press inclusion, website inclusion, and dedicated social media features.Mission sponsorships — Businesses and families can fuel and dedicate a leg of the journey, sponsor a crew member, or support live mission tracking.Individual giving — Donations begin at $22, honoring the long-cited estimate of veterans lost to suicide each day, and every donor becomes part of the mission’s Wall of Honor.

Sponsorship details, donation options, and live mission tracking are available at www.VeteransAgainstSuicide.org.

Veterans in crisis, or anyone concerned about a veteran, can contact the Veterans Crisis Line by calling 988 and pressing 1, or by texting 838255.

About BAILOR

BAILOR is a growth strategy consulting and coaching firm based in Huntsville, Alabama. Through the BAILOR Method™, the Build to Scale™ program, and executive coaching, the firm partners with leadership teams to identify and overcome growth obstacles and build scalable, resilient businesses. Learn more at www.bailor.group.

About Veterans Against Suicide

Veterans Against Suicide Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing awareness, promoting education, and advocating for solutions that reduce veteran suicide. Through outreach, partnerships, and innovative awareness campaigns, the organization works to ensure veterans know they are never alone.

Media Opportunities

Media interviews are available prior to launch with Sonya Bailor, Founder and CEO of BAILOR; David Skrzecz, Mission Leader and Founder of Veterans Against Suicide; and members of the Freedom Fighter crew. B-roll, photography, mission graphics, crew biographies, and media kits are available upon request.

Veterans Against Suicide Inc.
Media Contact: Sonia Robinson, media@bailor.group, 256.509.5916
Website: https://www.veteransagainstsuicide.org/
Mission Information: https://www.veteransagainstsuicide.org/freedom-fighter

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Incredible Supply & Logistics Awarded NASA SEWP VI Prime Contract, Launches New Federal Technology Procurement Channel

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10-year, $20 billion-ceiling GWAC expands Federal access to IT, communications, cybersecurity, audio visual, AI, cloud and emerging technology solutions through ISL beginning November 1, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL), an award-winning small business serving the Federal, War, Maritime and Space communities, today announced the award and launch of its NASA Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP) VI Category A Small Business Prime Contract, providing Federal agencies and Department of War organizations a new streamlined channel for acquiring information technology, communications, audio visual and emerging technology solutions.

Ordering through ISL’s SEWP VI contract begins November 1, 2026. Federal customers, acquisition teams and OEM partners can begin engaging ISL now through its dedicated SEWP VI website at incrediblesupply.com/sewp6.

Available Government-wide, NASA SEWP VI provides Federal acquisition and program teams a streamlined path to competitively acquire technology products and solutions through an established procurement framework supported by the NASA SEWP Program Management Office. Through ISL, customers also gain access to specialized technology sourcing, supply consolidation, logistics and customer-support capabilities.

“SEWP VI significantly expands how ISL can support our Federal, War, Intelligence and Diplomatic customers,” said Chris Faison, Co-Founder and CEO of ISL. “Our customers need access to leading technology solutions, but they also need a partner who understands government acquisition, complex requirements and the realities of getting the right solution delivered where and when it is needed. SEWP VI is a natural extension of our ONE SOURCE model and combines a powerful government-wide acquisition vehicle with the sourcing, logistics and customer support capabilities ISL has built serving these communities.”

SEWP VI Expands ISL’s ONE SOURCE Capabilities

Unlike traditional technology resellers, ISL brings SEWP VI customers access to a broader ONE SOURCE supply and logistics platform built specifically for Federal, War, Maritime and Space missions. In addition to Information Technology, ISL supports customers across Industrial, MRO, Tactical and Workwear requirements—helping agencies and war organizations consolidate suppliers, simplify procurement and work with a proven partner across a broader range of operational needs.

ISL further differentiates its SEWP VI offering through specialized capabilities including complete Bill of Materials (BOM) sourcing, supply consolidation, advanced kitting, configuration and labeling, warehousing, global logistics and customized third-party logistics (3PL). These capabilities allow ISL to support requirements beyond transactional technology procurement—from complex multi-manufacturer solutions to deployment-ready kits and globally delivered customer-specific configurations.

ISL ONE SOURCE: Industrial | MRO | Tactical | Workwear | Information Technology

SEWP VI adds a powerful technology acquisition vehicle to ISL’s broader ONE SOURCE platform, giving Federal and War customers another way to reduce procurement complexity, consolidate requirements and get complete solutions delivered through a single trusted partner.

ISL’s growing ecosystem of leading technology manufacturers enables the company to support requirements ranging from routine IT procurement to complex, large-scale enterprise modernization initiatives.

Technology Solutions Available Through ISL’s NASA SEWP VI Contract

IT Hardware & Infrastructure — Laptops, desktops, workstations, servers, storage, peripherals and supporting infrastructureNetworking & Cybersecurity — Network appliances, routers, switches, security technologies and related solutionsCommunications & Mobility — Phones, tablets, tactical and satellite communications, telecommunications devices and VoIPAudio Visual & Collaboration — A/V equipment and accessories, displays, projectors, screens, conferencing and collaboration solutionsAI, Cloud, Emerging Technology & Software — AI, cloud computing and infrastructure, XaaS offerings, emerging IT and softwareSupporting Technology — Accessories, Cables, Copiers, Fiber Optics, Printers, Scanners, Sensors and ShreddersProduct-Based Services — Asset tracking, cabling, installation, maintenance, product-based engineering and training, RFID labeling, site planning and warranty support

ISL SEWP VI Contract at a Glance

Contract Number

80TECH26D0172 — Category A, Small Business

Contract Type

GWAC (Government-Wide Acquisition Contract)

GWAC Ceiling

$20 Billion

Ordering Period

November 1, 2026 – October 31, 2036

Contract Fee

0.34 %

ISL Launches Dedicated SEWP VI Website and Ordering Guide

Federal customers, acquisition teams and technology manufacturers can access contract information, ordering guides, quote-request information and OEM partnership resources through ISL’s dedicated SEWP VI website.

Website & Ordering Guide: incrediblesupply.com/sewp6

Quote Requests & OEM Partnership Inquiries: sewp6@incrediblesupply.com

ISL Expands SEWP VI Opportunities for Technology Manufacturers

ISL is actively engaging IT, communications, networking, cybersecurity, mobility, audio visual and emerging-technology manufacturers seeking to expand their reach across Federal, War, Intelligence and Diplomatic markets through SEWP VI.

As a NASA SEWP VI Category A Small Business prime, ISL provides OEMs with a government-focused channel supported by experience in federal procurement, technology sourcing, supply consolidation, logistics and mission-driven customer support.

Manufacturers interested in authorized product inclusion, Letters of Authorization, joint go-to-market initiatives, Federal opportunity capture or customer-specific technology requirements can contact the ISL SEWP VI team at sewp6@incrediblesupply.com.

About Incredible Supply & Logistics

Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL) is an award-winning small business serving the Federal, War, Maritime and Space communities. Through its ONE SOURCE approach, ISL delivers Industrial, MRO, Tactical, Workwear and Information Technology solutions that help customers simplify procurement, reduce costs, strengthen supply chains and maintain mission readiness.

To learn more about ISL, visit https://www.incrediblesupply.com.

Media & Contract Contact

Chris Richards
Co-Founder, GM IT Solutions
Incredible Supply & Logistics (ISL)
(855) 955-8077

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Women Leaders Association Names Dr. Megan Laabs as First Washington Coaching Partner, Bringing Brain Science to Executive Coaching for the Region’s Women Professionals

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New Coaching Partners program connects the association’s Washington members with rigorously vetted, proven executive coaches — beginning with a Harvard-trained clinical neuropsychologist who spent 13 years with the Department of Defense, including nine advising senior leaders at the Office of Naval Intelligence

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Women Leaders Association, the largest publisher and events organization for women professionals with 43,000 members and more than 130 regional chapters, today announced Dr. Megan Laabs as the first official Coaching Partner of its Washington chapter, WashingtonWomenLeaders.org. The appointment launches the association’s new Coaching Partners program in the Washington metro area, giving members direct access to executive coaches who have been carefully screened for credentials, track record, and client results.

The Coaching Partners program was created to solve a problem the association’s members raise constantly: executive coaching is one of the highest-impact investments a professional woman can make in her career — and one of the hardest to shop for. Coaching titles are unregulated, quality varies enormously, and a leader evaluating coaches on her own has little way to verify who is genuinely proven. Under the new program, the Women Leaders Association does much of that screening on the member’s behalf. Every Coaching Partner is vetted for recognized certifications, verifiable experience, and excellent client reviews before being presented to members, so each chapter’s professionals can book a consultation with confidence, have a great experience, and keep rising in their careers.

Dr. Laabs brings a background that is genuinely rare in executive coaching. A clinical neuropsychologist and ICF Professional Certified Coach whose practice motto is “High-Performance Leadership, Backed by Science,” she spent nine years as an executive advisor at the Office of Naval Intelligence where she built an Operational Psychology Program and coached senior leaders responsible for some of the highest-stakes teams in government earning a Meritorious Civilian Service Award. She completed a postdoctoral clinical neuropsychology fellowship at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital and treated military patients as a neuropsychologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before transitioning to serve in the Department of Defense. For Washington-area members, she offers a one-on-one coaching partnership focused on decision making, strategic clarity, communication, and resilience empowering clients to align their values and build confidence to show up at their best. She also offers specialized assessment tools such as the EQ-i 2.0 and Hogan to give clients a clear, data-driven foundation at any point in their coaching journey, eliminating guesswork and pinpointing where to focus for maximum growth as well as tailored leadership seminars for teams.

“Women executives are navigating more complexity and pressure than at any point in their career, and they deserve more than generic advice,” said Dr. Laabs. “My work brings the science of how the brain performs into the coaching relationship, so leaders can see their patterns clearly, build resilience, and lead with genuine confidence. I am honored to partner with the Women Leaders Association and to help Washington’s women professionals keep rising.”

Washington-area members can view Dr. Laabs’ full profile, including her focus areas and credentials, schedule a complimentary consultation directly through her calendar, or send her a private note through her page at https://WashingtonWomenLeaders.org/coaching.html?coach=MeganLaabs

“Our members tell us coaching is one of the most valuable investments they make in their careers, and also one of the most confusing purchases,” said Lydia Price, 2026 Volunteer Chair of the Women Leaders Association. “The Coaching Partners program does the heavy lifting for them. We vet every coach for credentials, experience, and reviews before they ever appear on a chapter site, so a member can walk into a free consultation knowing she is meeting a proven professional. Bringing a coach of Dr. Laabs’ caliber to our Washington members is exactly what this program was built to do.”

The Washington launch is part of a national rollout, with the association planning to extend the Coaching Partners program across its network of more than 130 chapters, pairing each city’s members with coaches selected for that market.

The Coaching Partners program extends the association’s broader mission of giving professional women both the structural transparency and the individual support they need to advance. Research from Pew and others estimates that women still earn roughly 15 percent less than men on average, and most women have little visibility into which employers actually advance women fairly. The Women Leaders Association has invested heavily in closing that information gap: its Glass Ceiling Score project, available at WomanLeaders.org/r/GlassCeiling, uses big data to score most major U.S. employers on how fairly they promote women into management and executive roles, and its chapters publish Best Women Employers rankings, compensation studies, and annual Top 50 Women Leaders awards. Coaching Partners adds the complementary, personal dimension: once a member can see the landscape clearly, a proven coach helps her move through it.

About Dr. Megan Laabs

Dr. Megan Laabs is a clinical neuropsychologist, executive advisor, and ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and a Marshall Goldsmith-certified practitioner. She holds a Doctorate of Psychology from The George Washington University, completed her clinical neuropsychology fellowship at Harvard Medical School/McLean Hospital, and earned her B.A. in psychology from Washington University in St. Louis. She works with executives, founders, and women at every stage of their career journey, and with organizations seeking assessment, team optimization, and tailored leadership seminars. Washington members can schedule a free consultation through her profile at https://WashingtonWomenLeaders.org/coaching.html?coach=MeganLaabs

About the Women Leaders Association

The Women Leaders Association is a non-profit committed to the development and advancement of women in the corporate arena. With 43,000 members and more than 130 chapters in major cities, it is the largest publisher and events organization serving women professionals, producing conferences, leadership programs, original research, and daily publications for its members. We also celebrate the top 50 business women in each city, publish a Glass Ceiling Score ranking how well most employers advance women, and then recognize the best women’s employers in each city from these rankings.

Events Near You: https://WomanLeaders.org/r/

Best Employers Near You: https://WomanLeaders.org/r/GlassCeiling

Media Contact: Women Leaders Association, Service@WomanLeaders.org, https://WomanLeaders.org

Free Washington Women Leaders Resources — available to all women in the Washington metro at no charge:

News: https://WashingtonWomenLeaders.org/NewsTop 50 Women: https://WashingtonWomenLeaders.org/top-50.htmlBest Women Employers and Glass Ceiling Scores: https://WashingtonWomenLeaders.org/GlassCeiling

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SEEKINK Market Insight: Why Color E-Paper Frame is One of Crowdfunding’s Hottest New Categories

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As a leading ePaper display (EPD) module original manufacturer, SEEKINK is eager to support and help bring innovative ePaper applications across various industries to life.

SEEKINK has keenly recognized that color ePaper frames are emerging as a distinct consumer electronics category, combining paper-like display quality, ultra-low power consumption, and AI-enabled content creation.

Industry observers report that global shipments of color ePaper photo frames exceeded 30,000 units in 2025. The category is now gaining momentum across Kickstarter, with multi-innovators — Arpobot (Bloomin8), Inkanva, JITRAINNO, Weclay Paper, and others — drawing significant backer support through differentiated product approaches.

Bloomin8, one of the most market-validated entrants, raised AU$2,397,443 from 2,272 backers in its first campaign. In August 2026, Arpobot is planning to launch a second campaign featuring a new 10-inch model with E Ink Spectra 6 display and customizable “Blossom” refresh effects.

Inkanva positions itself as the world’s first self-charging e-ink canvas, using perovskite photovoltaic panels to harvest energy from indoor ambient light. Its open API supports integration with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini for natural-language content control.

JITRAINNO offers AI voice-interactive artwork generation, allowing users to describe creative ideas in natural language and receive images optimized for ePaper display.

Weclay Paper is a self-updating color ePaper companion board that tailors its displayed content to the frame’s physical location and room aesthetic via AI, while offering an open SDK for custom app development.

Industry analysts attribute the category’s rise to converging factors: mature Spectra 6 color ePaper technology, bistable power consumption enabling months of battery life, and growing consumer preference for sustainable, paper-like displays.

AI integration addresses a key pain point: keeping content fresh without relying solely on personal photo libraries.

Crowdfunding success further validates global demand, with Bloomin8 exceeding its goal by 7,900% in 2025 and Weclay achieving 728% funding with 16 days remaining.

At CES 2026, 15 exhibitors featured ePaper picture frames, representing 65% of the digital photo frame category. With major panel manufacturers and brands increasing ePaper supply chain investment, the product category is expanding beyond early adopters.

Color ePaper frames are evolving from niche gadgets into mainstream home decor products, driven by ePaper technology, industrial design, AI, and sustainability converging around a new consumer experience.

About SEEKINK

Founded in 2015, SEEKINK ranks among the top 3 globally in sales of electronic paper (EPD) modules thanks to its industry-leading technical team and boasts a monthly production capacity of 20 million units. With nearly 10 localized service teams worldwide and 208 granted patents, SEEKINK provides localized technical and business support to customers across global markets, backed by robust upstream and downstream industry resources,

As one of the founding members of the EPA (ePaper Industry Alliance), SEEKINK is committed to empowering the alliance’s members (currently numbering more than 270) and promoting the adoption of ePaper technology in more innovative application areas.

As an original ePaper display module manufacturer, SEEKINK congratulates the innovators and creators driving the development of the color ePaper frame category.

SEEKINK currently provides 5.89-inch, 7.09-inch, 10-inch, 13.3-inch, 28.5-inch, and 31.5-inch ePaper frame modules, as well as complete OEM/ODM services for customers developing innovative ePaper frame products and other ePaper display applications.

For more information about ePaper industry insights, color ePaper displays, ePaper digital photo frames, and innovative ePaper applications, follow SEEKINK:

Website: https://www.seekink.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seekink/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Seekink

Business Inquiries: enquiries@seekink.com

Media & Partnership Inquiries: contact@seekink.com

 

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