SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT STRATEGIES
Have you ever thought about or heard about sustainable investing?
If not, here is some information about what it means and how one can approach it. First, sustainable investing refers to socially responsible investing (SRI) as well as environmental, social and governance data investment (ESG).
A sustainable investment strategy considers environmental, social and corporate governance criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns as well as a positive social impact.
There are two ways to look at these investment strategies. Do you want to eliminate from your portfolio certain industries because of what they do (SRI) or are you more interested in investing in
companies that do good which is called (ESG)?
SRI, or Impact Investing, generally refers to making investments based on one’s values - avoiding companies that don’t fit your morals. Some companies that are often excluded are those that make their profits from tobacco, fossil fuel, firearms, and alcohol but at the end of the day, you are the judge.
ESG investing is focused on how the company operates. Does the company have a positive or negative impact on climate change, what is the company culture, and what is the corporate structure in relation to its stakeholders?
To accomplish your goals, consider an asset manager’s history and whether they have dedicated the
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necessary resources to provide ongoing research and analysis.
To maintain returns while investing sustainably, seek out a fund that is benchmarked to a broad-based index. This shows the manager’s goal is to provide market-like or better than market returns.
Research has shown that companies that best manage their environmental and social impact and follow good governance practices (ESG) are more profitable in the medium and long term. The growth in sustainable investment opportunities has been substantial as individuals choose to find investments that align with their goals.
The Global Sustainable Investment Alliance reports a 34 per cent increase in these investments over the last two years.
2026 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
DATES TOURNAMENT
* Schedule subject to change + Signature Event # Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored ^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour
JUN 4 - 7
JUN 11 - 14
JUN 18 - 21
JUN 25 - 28
JUL 2 - 5
JUL 9 - 12
JUL 9 - 12
JUL 16 - 19
JUL 16 - 19
JUL 23 - 26
JUL 30 - AUG 2
The Memorial Tournament presented by Workday
Muirfield Village Golf Club
Dublin, OH • USA
RBC Canadian Open
TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley (North Course) Caledon, Ontario • Canada
U.S. Open
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
Southampton, NY • USA
Travelers Championship
TPC River Highlands Cromwell, CT • USA
John Deere Classic
TPC Deere Run Silvis, IL • USA
Genesis Scottish Open
The Renaissance Club North Berwick • Scotland
ISCO Championship
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PEACOCK, NBC, GOLF, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
Hurstbourne Country Club Louisville, KY • USA GOLF
The Open Championship
Royal Birkdale Golf Club
Southport • England
Corales Puntacana Championship
Puntacana Resort & Club (Corales Golf Course)
Punta Cana • Dominican Republic GOLF
3M Open
TPC Twin Cities Blaine, MN • USA
Rocket Classic
Detroit Golf Club
Detroit, MI • USA
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
2026 PGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
DATES TOURNAMENT
AUG 6 - 9
AUG 13 - 16
AUG 20 - 23
AUG 27 - 30
SEP 17 - 20
SEP 24 - 27
OCT 1 - 4
OCT 8 - 11
OCT 22 - 25
OCT 29 - NOV 1
NOV 5 - 8
Wyndham Championship Sedgefield Country Club Greensboro, NC • USA
FedEx St. Jude Championship TPC Southwind Memphis, TN • USA
BMW Championship Bellerive Country Club
St. Louis, MO • USA
TOUR Championship East Lake Golf Club Atlanta, GA • USA
+ Signature Event
* Schedule subject to change
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, CBS, ESPN+, SXM
Biltmore Championship Asheville The Cliffs at Walnut Cove Asheville, NC • USA GOLF
Presidents Cup Medinah CC (No. 3) Chicago, IL • USA
PARAMOUNT, GOLF, NBC
Bank of Utah Championship Black Desert Resort Ivins, UT • USA GOLF
Baycurrent Classic Yokohama Country Club Yokohama • Japan GOLF
Butterfield Bermuda Championship Port Royal Golf Course Southampton • Bermuda GOLF
VidantaWorld Mexico Open Vidanta Vallarta Vallarta • Mexico GOLF
World Wide Technology Championship
El Cardonal at Diamante Los Cabos • Mexico GOLF
# Not PGA TOUR Co-sponsored
^ Co-sanctioned with DP World Tour
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2026 LPGA TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
2026 LPGA
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
JUNE
JUNE 6 - 14 |
RENAISSANCE FAIR
Come enjoy over 30 unique Merchants, Vendors and Crafters that make up Crossford’s Artisan Village. There’s delicious food, drinks and snacks await! See what treats you can find about the shire. Colorful characters, charming artists and playful scenes are here to entertain you all day!. For more info visit: njrenfaire.com
JUNE 18 - 21 | COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
This three-day event will host 30+ of the industry’s biggest stars and up-and-comers on multiple stages. With the combination of country music and the scenic backdrop of the Wildwood shores, this family-friendly, three-day fest is a summer vacation destination. For more info visit: barefootcountrymusicfest.com
JUNE 26 - 28 | ROCK, RIBS, & RIDGES FESTIVAL
A two-day celebration of great Southern Rock music, finger-lickin’ barbeque and good times at Sussex County FairGrounds! For more info visit: rockribsandridges.com
JULY
JULY 4 | INDEPENDENCE DAY
It’s exciting. It’s epic! This Annual Jersey City Freedom Fireworks Festival takes place right on the Hudson River! Come one, come all to the biggest Independence Day celebration in New Jersey for a full day filled with live music on two stages, super fun amusement rides, and a mouth-watering myriad of eats and drinks. For more info visit: freedomandfireworks.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
JULY 18 - 19 | CARNIVAL
Atlantic City Carnival Weekend is coming you’re invited to be part of the color, culture, and vibes that take over the streets, the beach, and the boardwalk! For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/m9cks49k
AUGUST
AUG 1 - 3 | CLAM FESTIVAL
The Annual Clam Fest will feature a Beer, Wine and Sangria Garden on the corner of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues with portions of Waterwitch and Bay Avenues closed to street traffic to accommodate rides, games, children’s activities, specialty vendors and food trucks. For more info visit: highlandsnj.com
AUG 1 - 8 | STATE FARE
The New Jersey State Fair includes 4-H shows and exhibits, horse shows, carnival, performing art, family entertainment, demo derby, exhibits, food, and more. This is a great way to enjoy the summer
with your family!
For more info visit: sussexcountyfairgrounds.org
SEPTEMBER
SEPT 26 | JAZZ FESTIVAL
Celebrate the Middlesex County Jazz Festival! Enjoy great jazz and experience the communities of New Brunswick, Woodbridge, Edison, Perth Amboy, Carteret, and Metuchen with their great music, food, and friendliness. For more info visit: middlesexcountyjazzfestival.org
OCTOBER
OCT 3 - 4 | CRANBERRY FEST
The Downtown Bordentown Association is proud to sponsor the Annual Cranberry Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts on Farnsworth. Featuring over 100 juried crafters, artists and makers, the Cranberry Festival annually draws over 40,000 visitors to historic Bordentown City, N.J. For more info visit: btowncranfest.com
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SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
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OCT 23 - 25 | JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival debuted in November 2012 in the national historic landmark city of Cape May, a picturesque beach town. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum bloco. The joy of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival is in the discovery of incredible music and musicians you may never have known existed. For more info visit: exitzerojazzfestival.com
NOVEMBER
NOV 14 | FREESTYLE FREE FOR ALL
Experience high-energy performances, iconic throwback vibes, and an unforgettable night of dancing on the Jersey Shore. While the official lineup will be announced soon, fans can expect classic freestyle artists, legendary vocalists, and crowd-favorite performers bringing nonstop hits to the stage. For more info visit: https://tinyurl.com/4z3ayraz
DECEMBER
DEC 1 - 31 | WINTER WONDERLIGHTS
Welcome to Winter WonderLights, NJ’s largest animated holiday light show drive thru! If you’re looking for the perfect festive Christmas light experience near you, you’ll find it in East Brunswick! Our dazzling drive-thru event features over 2 million animated lights, offering something truly magical for everyone. For more info visit: winterwonderlightshows.com
JANUARY
JANTBA | FLY FISHING SHOW
An entertaining and informative consumer show dedicated to connecting customers with business owners, manufacturers and other fly fishing professionals. For more info visit: thearticulatefly.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
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FEBRUARY
FEB TBA | HOME & GARDEN SHOW
New Jersey’s premier home & garden event features over 200 exhibitors with the area’s top services & products. Attend expert presentations, meet kitchen and bath designers, improve your home’s curb appeal, find outdoor furniture for spring, shop home decor, attend a painting class, enjoy the kid’s activity area and more! For more info visit: newjerseyhomeshow.com
MARCH
MARCH TBA | BEER FESTIVAL
The Big Brew Beer Festival is a perfect opportunity for beer aficionados to meet and hang out. With over 150 unique tastings it’s a great place to discover new beers and speak to brewery representatives. For more info visit: bigbrewnj.com
MARCH 26 - 29 | FILM FESTIVAL
The Garden State film festival is held together by the philosophy of promoting an engendering independent films and new and inspiring filmmakers, and they have garnered support from Hollywood heavyweights like Glenn Close, Frank Vincent, Michael Uslan and James Gandolfini. For more info visit: gsff.org
APRIL
APRIL 1 - 30 | TULIP FESTIVAL
Holland Ridge Farms is a family-owned flower grower and flower farm in New Jersey. Our U-Pick Tulip season opens when the millions of bulbs we planted in the fall burst into bloom. Rows and rows of colorful tulips as far as the eye can see! For more info visit: hollandridgefarms.com
LOCAL EVENTS GUIDE
SOUTH CENTRAL NEW JERSEY
PLEASE NOTE: WE’RE AWARE THAT THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES ARE LIMITING MANY ASPECTS OF LIFE AS ARE UNCERTAIN. DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATIONS, MANY EVENTS HAVE EITHER BEEN CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED, OR CHANGED TO VIRTUAL EVENTS. PLEASE VERIFY ALL EVENTS PRIOR TO ATTENDING. THANK YOU.
MAY
MAY TBA | WINE & FOOD FEST
Held at New Jersey’s premier culinary destination, the Festival’s events are designed to allow food and wine connoisseurs to meet and mingle with the world’s finest chefs and winemakers. Over the past ten years, the Festival has grown in stature as a showcase for culinary talent with a who’s who of attending chefs! For more info visit: njwinefoodfest.com
MAY 15 - 17 | JAZZ FESTIVAL
The Exit Zero Jazz Festival debuted in November 2012 in the national historic landmark city of Cape May, a picturesque beach town. You might find yourself one minute second-lining to a New Orleans brass band, and, in the next, snaking through town behind a 22-piece Brazilian drum bloco. The joy of the Exit Zero Jazz Festival is in the discovery of incredible music and musicians you may never have known existed. For more info visit: exitzerojazzfestival.com
JUNE
JUNE 1
- 8
| RENAISSANCE FAIR
Come enjoy over 30 unique Merchants, Vendors and Crafters that make up Crossford’s Artisan Village. There’s delicious food, drinks and snacks await! See what treats you can find about the shire. Colorful characters, charming artists and playful scenes are here to entertain you all day! For more info visit: njrenfaire.com
2027 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
DATE
2026 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
JUNE 1 - MON 12:00 PM Fourth Round
JUNE 1 - MON 8:15 PM Fourth Round
JUNE 2 - TUE 12:00 PM Quarterfinals
JUNE 2 - TUE 8:15 PM Quarterfinals
JUNE 3 - WED 12:00 PM Quarterfinals
JUNE 3 - WED 8:15 PM Quarterfinals
JUNE 4 - THUR 2:30 PM Ladies Semifinals
JUNE 5 - FRI 2:30 PM Mens Semifinals
JUNE 5 - FRI 8:15 PM Mens Semifinals
JUNE 6 - SAT 3:00 PM Ladies Singles Final, Mens Double Final
JUNE 7 - SUN 3:00 PM Mens Singles Final, Ladies Doubles Final
DATE
2026 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
* Schedule subject to change
JUNE 29 - MON 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
JUNE 30 - TUE 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 1st Round
JULY 1 - WED 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2nd Round
JULY 2 - THU 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 2rd Round
JULY 3 - FRI 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
JULY 4 - SAT 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 3rd Round
JULY 5 - SUN 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies' 4th Round
JULY 6 - MON 11:00 AM Men's & Ladies’ 4th Round
JULY 7- TUE 11:00 AM Ladies' and Gentlemen's Quarterfinals
JULY 8 - WED 11:00 AM Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Quarterfinals
JULY 9 - THU 11:00 AM Ladies’ Semifinals
JULY 9 - THU 11:00 AM Gentlemen’s Semifinals
JULY 10 - FRI 11:00 AM Ladies’ Singles Final & Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles
JULY 11 - SAT 11:00 AM Gentlemen’s Singles Final & Ladies’ Doubles
2026 GRAND SLAM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
WELLNESS TRENDS FOR 2026
In 2026, there will be a focus on fitness and AI will be a part of this trend. It will revolutionize the industry through personalization, instant feedback and data tracking. The fitness trend has shifted from short-term goals to long-term lifestyle concerns. People are focused on the number of years lived in good health, not just lifespan. There is an emphasis on fundamentals like strength training, consistent sleep, stress reduction and a nutrient rich diet as well as preventative health care.
Technology plays a part in this shift toward mind and body fitness as real time data becomes available. Wearable technology, artificial intelligence and advanced
analytics give individuals a unique understanding of their body.
Wearables like Apple Watches, WHOOP, and Oura Rings increase our knowledge of how our bodies are functioning. Not only do wearables count steps and steadiness, but they are also capable of tracking sleep quality and recovery, heart rate variations, skin temperature and other variables. With all this information, personalized programs can be developed that incorporate diet, exercise and recovery.
The American College of Sports Medicine ranked wearable technology as the #1 fitness trend because of its ability to integrate
nutrition, sleep, mental health, and physical performance. AI can analyze all the data and recognize patterns. Imagine being informed that your recovery is lagging or your walking isn’t steady. Then it tells you how to correct through exercise or adjustments to sleep routines, nutrition or stress management strategies.
There is also a new emphasis on recovery from a workout. It is now considered a critical component of any fitness program as it enhances performance, longevity and overall
wellness. Gyms today often offer meditation corners, hyperbaric chambers, red light therapy, cold plunge pools, and cryotherapy stations. Additionally, there are somatic healing offerings. These include yoga, Pilates, tai chi, and dance - all of which focus on the mind body connection.
The latest trends in fitness are holistic and recognize that mental and emotional health are inseparable from physical performance.
