Economic uncertainty hasn’t slowed Americans down – it’s spurred them into action. KeyBank’s 2026 Financial Mobility Survey Pulse Poll, a follow-up to KeyBank’s Financial Mobility Survey conducted in July 2025, reveals that, though concern about the economy has increased (rising from 26% in 2025 to 28% today across all income levels), Americans are responding to financial pressure with intention, adaptability, and proactive decision-making. “The financial pressures people face today are real and widespread across the financial spectrum. What stands out, though, is that Americans aren’t waiting for conditions to improve,” said Daniel Brown, EVP & Director, Consumer Product Management at […]

🎤 Live Event Invitation: Stories That Shaped Us Join us on May 21 (12–1pm ET) for Leadership Story Talks LIVE!—a fast-paced, deeply human storytelling experience. Hear three powerful six-minute stories from Jen Mueller, Kelly Skwarcan, and Christy Pretzinger, then reflect with us in real time. This isn’t a webinar—it’s a space to connect, listen, and rediscover what truly shapes us as leaders. 👉 Space is limited—reserve your spot and be part of the experience. What if leadership development didn’t begin with strategy or metrics — but with story? On March 19, we’re hosting Leadership Story Talks LIVE!, a 45-minute storytelling […]

Happy to announce the launching of the Local Solar Energy Foundation (solarpower101.org). The Local Solar Energy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to a single, critical purpose: providing commercial building owners in the Hudson Valley and Metro New York with the independent, data-driven financial analysis needed to transition from utility dependency to energy ownership. We do not sell solar panels. We do not offer financing. We provide clarity. In an increasingly volatile energy market, where commercial utility rates average $0.22/kWh in the Con Edison service area, solar power is no longer just a sustainability goal—it is a mandatory strategy […]