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GeoSolar Technologies Inc. Increases International Visibility; Solar Proves it Can Protect Homeowners from Disruption Brought by Hurricane Storms

  • GeoSolar is recognized internationally as a company spearheading Americans toward an all-electric and net-zero emissions future as solar proves it can protect communities from the disruption of essential services when climate shocks hit
  • Babcock Ranch, a 100% solar community located in Florida, came out from a recent hurricane practically unscathed thanks among other things to its solar array of 700,000 panels that withstood hurricane’s brutal beating
  • GeoSolar helps built urban developments to better cope with a climate change-ravaged future and assist American homeowners in becoming more climate resilient by offering cleaner, safer, and more efficient energy alternatives

As extreme climate events grow in frequency, intensity and scale, Americans are becoming increasingly eager to contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future. However, while obvious lifestyle choices that aim to reduce personal and societal environmental impact, such as electric vehicles, are finding their way into the mainstream, many Americans are still not fully aware that they can take their green effort to a whole new level with sustainable living – the way they live can often have an impact on climate change beyond any other human activity. And as the race toward a greener future accelerates around the world, GeoSolar Technologies (“GST”) has attracted international attention with its proprietary SmartGreen(TM) Home system that allows Americans to take their environmental game up a notch (https://ibn.fm/y51I0). A SmartGreen(TM) Home enables sustainable living as a real game-changer for restoring ecological equilibrium as it helps homeowners heat, cool, and power their homes with 100% natural energy sources.

A recent article published in the UK’s West Wales Chronicle features GeoSolar as the innovative creator of the transformative SmartGreen(TM) home technology citing the Company as a startup run by some of the world’s brightest minds. And as the concept that can be retrofitted into existing homes as it can be deployed in newbuilds, goes beyond just solar panels, it can allow homeowners to cut costs and achieve savings.

But the benefits of solar go beyond net zero and cost saving. It also includes climate resiliency, a feature that will play an increasingly important role as the world copes with the realities of the climate crisis that amplifies the frequency and intensity of extreme climate events like heatwaves, droughts, wildfires, floods, and hurricanes. For example, when hurricane Ian raged through Florida earlier this year, one town stood out as a prime example of what renewable energy – and solar in particular – can do for the energy resiliency of entire communities. As the devastating storm uprooted trees and destroyed roofs, Babcock Ranch, the solar-powered town in Florida, proved that it could endure the rage of a near-Category 5 storm and keep its water, electricity and internet connection running thanks to its eco-friendly solar installations (https://ibn.fm/H0vqL). As utilities scrambled to restore power across the state, the city is now a safe refuge for some of Ian’s worst-affected victims and a great case study to show that when developers prioritize climate resilience, hurricane-proof houses, community spaces and entire cities can become a reality.

And the US appears poised to take the climate resilience game to the international level as President Biden announced additional efforts to support the implementation of his Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), which aims to help more than half a billion people around the world manage the devastating impacts of climate change. These initiatives reflect that a dollar invested in adaptation can result in $4-10 or more in benefits (https://ibn.fm/UjJJ9).

It’s becoming evident that when it comes to a greener future, there is much more we can do by making positive changes in our everyday lives. We can create buildings, community spaces and infrastructure to increase climate resilience and an electric grid resistant to storms, extreme heat, and flooding. As a company offering an end-to-end solution to build new homes or retrofit existing homes with leading energy-efficient technologies, GeoSolar remains dedicated to advancing green technology that contributes to sustainable living and empowers homeowners on their path toward energy independence.

With the past decade being the hottest in human history, we are witnessing that one in 100-year weather disasters now can happen as frequently as every few years (https://ibn.fm/ZQ7yt). In a state of crisis like this, the ability to prevent and cope with extreme climate events is becoming a necessity. As new homes are built and existing buildings and infrastructure are renewed or upgraded, climate resilience will increasingly be a priority. That’s where GeoSolar appears to be poised to step in to seize these promising market opportunities with its proprietary technology that helps American face the reality of climate-related shocks and stresses and live their climate-resilient living without compromising on convenience or cost efficiency.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GeoSolarPlus.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GeoSolar Technologies are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GST

Flush With Cash and Expanding, EverGen Infrastructure Corp. (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) Building Momentum as RNG Popularity Grows

  • RNG currently comprises only 0.3% of the North American natural gas distribution network, with expectations for 5% penetration in the next 5 years
  • EverGen Infrastructure is a first mover in the market, with established projects, RNG sales, and expansion ongoing throughout Canada.
  • EverGen recently released Q3 results, a quarter that featured steady revenue, acquisition of majority stake in GrowTEC, fully funded on-time and on-budget construction, and CDN$12.8 million post capex spend
Renewable natural gas (“RNG”) is a niche market that is expected to transition into a mainstream replacement for conventional natural gas in response to demand for sustainable fuels and a minimalized carbon footprint. Converting waste into worth, EverGen Infrastructure (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF) just posted another solid quarter as it emerges as a leader in the Canadian RNG space. RNG is an infinite drop-in for liquid natural gas (“LNG”) without the need for any drilling. RNG is produced from biogas, which comes from decomposing organic waste collected at landfills, agricultural operations, and wastewater treatment facilities. EverGen’s process involves inputting feedstock, such as livestock waste, into an anaerobic digester. The output is biogas used for heat and electricity, and digestate, which is used for fertilizer, soil amendments, and livestock bedding. The biogas can be further refined into biomethane, which can be used to power vehicles or directly injected into the gas grid. Currently, RNG makes up only 0.3% of the North American natural gas distribution network. That is expected to climb to 5% in the next five years with exponential upside going forward. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas released from cow manure and urine, so turning the waste into energy during the management process can have a meaningful impact on climate change. According to Statista, there were 9.45 million milk cows in the U.S. in 2021. In Canada, it is estimated that there are 1.43 million dairy cows for a total of nearly 11 million in North America. These figures are important considering one cow can produce enough manure in a year that can be converted into RNG (and CNG, or compressed natural gas) to drive a tractor trailer over 12,000 miles. Recycling the manure in North America, rather than washing it into lagoons or some other unfriendly collection/disposal process, provides enough RNG/CNG to power vehicles for 132 billion miles. With diesel prices over $5.20 per gallon in the U.S., that’s music to trucker’s ears, without consideration for the positive impact on climate change. RNG is carbon negative, meaning that the process of generating RNG offsets more carbon – via carbon capture, sequestration, or avoidance – than is contributed to the environment. By comparison, LNG has a low carbon footprint, while wind and solar are considered carbon neutral. Headquartered on the West Coast of Canada, EverGen is an established independent renewable energy producer which acquires, develops, builds, owns, and operates a portfolio of RNG, waste to energy, and related infrastructure projects. The company recently released results from the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022, which demonstrate the aggressive growth trajectory as EverGen fans out operations across Canada. EverGen, which reports in Canadian dollars, posted Q3 revenue of $2.0 million, up from $1.9 million the year prior despite downtime related to floods that ravaged portions of the country. The company reported adjusted EBITDA of $0.7 million and a net loss of $1.8 million, which was influenced by several factors, ranging from flood-related expenses and subsequent insurance proceeds to higher G&A costs as the company made acquisitions and expanded. During the third quarter, EverGen completed the acquisition of a 67% interest in Alberta’s Grow the Energy Circle Ltd. (GrowTEC), which is currently in the first phase of a core RNG expansion project designed to produce ~80,000 gigajoules (“GJ”)/year of RNG. Construction is 80% complete with commissioning expected prior to the end of the year. The facility will then move into the second phase of the project, which is expected to produce a total of 140,000 GJ/year of RNG. In September, EverGen’s Frasier Valley Biogas (“FVB”) signed a term sheet for a long-term offtake RNG agreement for up to 190,000 GJ/year purchased from FVB, comprising existing and incremental RNG volumes expected from the facility post-expansion. This agreement will replace the existing RNG offtake agreement in an environment where current market pricing is significantly stronger. During Q3, EverGen broke ground on construction of an expansion project at FVB. EverGen is fully funded for its expansion projects. The company ended September with cash and cash equivalents of $12.8 million post capex spend of $3.5 million and $1.5 million of insurance proceeds received. Management commented that all projects are on schedule and on budget. The expansion budget, including projects at GrowTEC, FVB and its Net Zero Waste Abbotsford facility, was backstopped in August when EverGen inked a term sheet with its existing lender, Scotiabank subsidiary Roynat Capital, and Export Development Canada for a $31 million syndicated senior term loan. Against this industry and corporate backdrop, EverGen CEO Chase Edgelow is looking forward to what is to come. “It is an exciting time for EverGen with strong momentum in the RNG market and as one of the first movers in Canada in terms of consolidating assets across the country…We are thrilled with the progress at our core RNG expansion projects that once producing, will see us jump from C$3M to C$13M in run rate EBITDA and are fully funded. With our GrowTEC facility commissioning imminently and construction at Fraser Valley Biogas underway we are anticipating a strong start to 2023,” said Edgelow in a press release. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EverGenInfra.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to EVGIF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EVGIF

Odyssey Health, Inc. (ODYY) To Give Corporate Update at Scheduled Annual Meeting of Stockholders in January 2023

  • Odyssey is set to hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on January 12, 2023
  • The meeting promises an excellent podium to update shareholders on the company’s progress throughout the 2022 calendar year as well as its plans for the future
  • Odyssey has so far achieved vital milestones such as progress in its ONP-002 novel compound on the treatment of concussions, patent protection filing for its Nasal Device, and the expansion of its executive team
  • It looks to take advantage of the meeting to draw stockholders’ views and opinions on specific topics while also offering them a platform to contribute to the company’s decision-making for the 2023 calendar year
  • Odyssey is optimistic about its future, and through its research and product development, it looks to tap into the concussion market, projected to hit $9.3 billion by 2028
Odyssey Health (OTC: ODYY), a medical company focused on unique, life-saving medical products that offer clinical advantages to unmet clinical needs, just announced plans to hold its Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled for January 12, 2023. The meeting will be an excellent platform for the company and its management to update its stockholders on the progress made throughout 2022 and its plans for the future (https://ibn.fm/EQLmk). Odyssey, so far, has achieved critical milestones, among them decent progress on research on its ONP-002 novel compound for the treatment of concussions. In-vivo animal testing has shown ONP-002 to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiedematous properties that ensure it eliminates the immediate consequences of a concussion, such as oxidative stress, swelling, and inflammation in the brain. It also does so while also restoring proper blood flow. In addition, further animal studies on the novel compound showed that it reduced behavioral pathology associated with mild traumatic brain injury (“mTBI”) symptoms that include motor/sensory performance, anxiety, and memory impairment (https://ibn.fm/KOmB5). The recently-completed phase I study on concussion treatment, which showed that ONP-002 was safe and well-tolerated among the test group, used Odyssey’s Nasal Device and drug combination. Its management expressed its pleasure in the functionality and performance of the device in the administration of the ONP-002 novel compound, lauding its ability to get drugs for neurological conditions delivered directly into the brain (https://ibn.fm/3gpPy). Odyssey has since filed for patent protection on the device, which it is confident provides an opportunity and advantage for treating neurological conditions (https://ibn.fm/9Qh5I). Odyssey has also expanded its executive team with the introduction of Odyssey Neuropharma’s new Chief Commercial Officer (“CCO”), Erik Emerson, and Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), Greg Gironda. They will drive the company toward market readiness (https://ibn.fm/TXl3e). The 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders promises an important podium to discuss the company’s future. It will allow stockholders to lend their views and opinions on specific topics and contribute to the company’s decision-making for the 2023 calendar year. Odyssey’s management hopes the stockholders’ contributions will help push the company forward, even as they work towards creating more shareholder value with aggressive market expansion and advancements in the ongoing and future clinical studies. Odyssey’s management, led by CEO Michael Redmond, remains confident about the company’s future, recognizing the growing opportunities in the medical sector and the high unmet need for treating concussions. The concussion market is expected to hit $9.3 billion by 2028, up from $7.2 billion in 2021, representing a CAGR of 3.7%. Odyssey looks to tap into this growth and grow its shareholder value while at it (https://ibn.fm/HjHxP). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.OdysseyHealthInc.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ODYY are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ODYY

REZYFi, Inc.’s Financing Services Filling Funding Gap for Cannabis Entrepreneurs, Real Estate Owners

  • REZYFi is a growth mortgage origination and specialized financing company in the U.S. that primarily serves licensed and permitted cannabis companies and owners of real estate who lease to cannabis companies
  • Entrepreneurs have for a long time faced barriers to starting cannabis businesses, including lack of access to capital, a two-tiered regulatory system, and an uneven playing field
  • Some cities in states where medical and recreational use of marijuana is legal are working to eliminate the barriers to entry, such as Sacramento, California’s CORE program
  • The CORE program offers benefits such as business plan development, coaching on access to capital, technical training, data and research strategies and support, market assessment, loan readiness assessment, and more
  • By primarily targeting the cannabis sector, REZYFi is providing access to capital and complementing state-led programs for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cannabis entrepreneurs have long been locked out of traditional sources of capital – from government loans disbursed through the U.S. Small Business Administration to traditional banks. But lack of access to capital is just one of the many barriers to entry that scores of aspiring cannabis business operators face all over the United States. Others include the two-tiered federal and state regulatory system and an uneven playing field for entrepreneurs from minority groups (https://ibn.fm/4vppg), just to mention a few. In addition, the limitations extend to residential and commercial mortgages, which are mostly federally backed and are, therefore, subject to federal law (https://ibn.fm/pSTGl). Cannabis businesses and owners of real estate leased to cannabis companies are often unable to get approvals for mortgage loans and financing because they are not allowed to factor income from marijuana-related operations, which can be termed as illegally derived, at least federally (https://ibn.fm/rbR4M). The origin of these long-running issues traces back to the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, which classifies marijuana as a Schedule 1 drug, a category reserved for substances with a high potential for addiction and abuse and no accepted medical use (https://ibn.fm/UXmOh). Yet, over the years, studies have evidenced that cannabis and its non-psychoactive derivatives have certain therapeutic benefits (https://ibn.fm/3e4TM). Although marijuana use is criminalized at the federal level, many states have legalized it. As of February 3, 2022, 37 states had allowed the medical use of cannabis products, while 21 states had enacted laws to regulate non-medical adult use as of November 9, 2022 (https://ibn.fm/Ko2YA). Some states have even taken extra measures, with California Governor Gavin Newsom, for example, recently signing several bills to strengthen California’s cannabis laws (https://ibn.fm/xgft2). At a more localized level, cities are also taking steps to bolster the business environment for cannabis entrepreneurs, enabling them to take advantage of state-sanctioned freedoms. The City of Sacramento, for instance, launched its Cannabis Opportunity Reinvestment and Equity (“CORE”) program to help eliminate the barriers to starting cannabis businesses. The program achieves this by offering business plan development, coaching on access to capital, technical training, data and research strategies and support, market assessment, loan readiness assessment, fiscal management, small business legal considerations, waiver of the permit fee, priority processing of the application, grants under the CORE Tiered Grant Program, and more (https://ibn.fm/nk8VB). And recently, the first cannabis business fostered by the Sacramento CORE program opened its doors (https://ibn.fm/EpQSv). But what is still a constant headache for cannabis business operators, despite programs such as CORE, is the perpetual difficulty of accessing capital in the form of loans and mortgages from Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”)-insured banks and financial institutions. At the same time, grants from the CORE Tiered Grant Program, for instance, are limited in terms of the amount of money that can be awarded and the number of qualified awardees that can receive the funds (https://ibn.fm/jWJ8Z). This represents a gap that REZYFi, a growth mortgage origination and specialized financing company in the U.S., seeks to fill. REZYFi regards itself as a real estate-oriented mortgage company servicing the needs of both traditional and non-traditional consumers and businesses, but with a primary focus on the cannabis sector. The company mainly offers mortgage origination and specialized financing to licensed and permitted cannabis companies and owners of real estate who lease to cannabis companies. Leveraging its team’s significant experience in a wide range of real estate and financing sub-sectors, the company is able to tailor financing packages to meet the unique needs of cannabis businesses. Along with its experienced management and staff, REZYFi boasts a network of independent brokers and licensed loan officers, as well as proprietary loan processing and back-office technology powered by machine learning. The technology, in particular, shortens loan processing timeframes and reduces inefficiencies and human errors associated with manual loan processing, underwriting, and servicing (https://ibn.fm/aHwPa). With cannabis businesses and owners of real estate leased to cannabis companies finding it difficult to access funding in the U.S., REZYFi’s role in the ever-expanding market has never been more important. The company’s efforts are bound to complement and even boost government-led interventions in states like California. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.REZYFi.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to REZYFi are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/REZY

CubCrafters Inc. Aiming to Reduce Waiting Time, Improve Customer Service and Support, Amid Excellent Investor Reserve Response for Its Proposed Regulation A+ Offering

  • Washington-based CubCrafters designs and manufactures Experimental, LSA (Light Sport Aircraft), and Part 23 Certified aircraft
  • The company, which boasts a history of innovation, is an industry leader in backcountry aviation
  • Its leadership in the market has led to high demand for its airplanes, creating an order backlog and greater need for customer service
  • CubCrafters is looking to raise capital to improve its production and customer service through a Regulation A+ exemption from the SEC
  • The company aims to raise $50 million and has received excellent investor interest; in just under three weeks, it had received reservations that amounted to 25% of the target
Operating out of a Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”)-certified design and manufacturing facility situated on the edge of McAllister Field Airport in Yakima, Washington, CubCrafters continues to change the landscape of backcountry aviation, something it has progressively done for more than 40 years. Founded in 1980 by Jim Richmond, the company has been modeled around a culture of innovation, which, coupled with the dedication and output of its now more than 200 highly skilled personnel, has propelled the company to be a leader in its market segment. This status is evidenced by several parameters, including CubCrafters’ average aircraft revenue per customer, which has grown from just over $5 million in 2001 to over $30 million in 2021, according to the company’s Regulation A+ presentation (https://ibn.fm/tfXiU). In fact, the company reported resilient sales as well as a growing market share in 2021 despite pandemic-related supply chain issues. As a further testament to this leadership, two CubCrafters aircraft are the recipients of only a handful of Part 23 Certificates that the FAA has issued over the last two decades. Moreover, CubCrafters has been among the very few companies to obtain a new type certificate – an approval that signifies compliance with requirements on airworthiness, design of the aircraft and all component parts, noise, exhaust emission standards, and more (https://ibn.fm/ftfrK) – in backcountry aviation since 1970. CubCrafter’s distinctiveness has led to demand for its aircraft, leading to the company being fully booked until 2024. In an interview with Stuart Smith on an episode of the Bell2Bell Podcast, CubCrafters Vice President of Sales and Marketing Brad Damm, however, emphasized the need for the company to reduce the “time it takes from when a customer places a deposit with us to when they get a new airplane. Optimally, that should be a year or less, [yet] right now, we are in excess of two years. So, continuing to improve our systems to be able to build airplanes faster to meet demand is our number one goal” (https://ibn.fm/maPrE). In addition to reducing the waiting time, CubCrafters aims to improve its customer service. “The company has grown so fast. We have put a tone of airplanes out in the field [but] our customer service and customer support have not grown as first as the rest of the company has. So, we are making investments there too – making parts and service more available, and getting more trained technicians out in the field,” Damm commented. One way the company aims to achieve these goals is by raising capital to expand its capacity through a Regulation A+ (“Reg A+”) exemption with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). CubCrafters is accepting investments through Manhattan Street Capital. (The investors who had reserved the stock in advance of the qualification have the first opportunity to purchase shares at the issue price, effectively converting their reservations to shares of common stock.) So far, and following the late July announcement of the intention to follow the Reg A+ route (https://ibn.fm/v21FA), CubCrafters has received excellent reserve response. According to Brad Damm, the reservations had exceeded 25% of the $50 million target in just over two weeks post-announcement; this figure represents over $12.5 million. Since then, the reservations have grown to more than $25 million, according to the company, and are on course to reach the target. Interested investors can get more information and make their investment using this link: https://www.manhattanstreetcapital.com/cubcrafters. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.CubCrafters.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CubCrafters Inc. are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CUB

GeoSolar Technologies Inc. Capitalizes on US Households Rush to Solar

  • American households are set to install over 5.3 gigawatts of residential solar capacity in 2022
  • The move comes as US homeowners seek to decrease their sensitivity to rising utility costs and weather-related blackout events
  • Solar installation costs have come down by 60% over the past decade, with initial installation costs down by a further 30% due to federal tax credits
  • GeoSolar Technologies’ SmartGreen™ Home system allows households to shift towards renewable energy sources as a source of power, whilst simultaneously decreasing their utility expenses and carbon footprint
Driven by extreme weather and rising electricity costs, American households are on track to install a record number of solar panels this year, decreasing their sensitivity to rising utility costs. Over 5.3 gigawatts of residential solar power capacity are set to be installed in 2022, the single biggest year for new installations, as of the second quarter alone. Solar panel installations were up 40 percent year over year with upwards of 180,000 US homes opting to adding solar panels to their households. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar have seen their cost structures decline dramatically in recent years, arriving at cost parity with fossil-fuel powered energy sources in several global markets. The decline in renewable energy costs coupled with the recent, exponential rise in fossil fuel prices have led to a dramatic increase in renewable energy demand, a phenomenon which the likes of climate technology company GeoSolar Technologies (“GST”), are seeking to capitalize on. Home electricity prices are forecast to rise 7.5 percent this year after climbing 4.3 percent last year, according to the US Energy Information Administration (“EIA”) (https://ibn.fm/LJm0G). Meanwhile, the sensitivity of the US electric grid to extreme weather events – in September, Hurricane Ian knocked out power to 2.6 million customers across large swathes of Florida (https://ibn.fm/l6Zej), only days after Hurricane Fiona had caused blackouts in Puerto Rico – has also contributed towards a desire by US households seeking to secure their domestic energy supply. “You’re going to continue to see some pretty big increases in monopoly utility bills over the next few months and quarters and we’re seeing growth because of that,” said John Berger, chief executive of Texas-based Sunnova, one of the US’s largest rooftop solar installers. The increased demand for household solar supplies has coincided with a steep decline in solar installation costs. Whilst onerous initial installation costs were a major impediment for homeowners in the past, solar installation costs have now declined by over 60 percent over the past decade, making household solar power systems significantly more affordable. Moreover, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has raised the federal tax credit available for new installations to 30 per cent, or about $6,000 off the average system, further defraying initial start-up expenses for households. “An average-sized residential system has dropped from a pre-incentive price of $40,000 in 2010 to roughly $20,000 today, while recent utility-scale prices range from $16/MWh – $35/MWh, competitive with all other forms of generation,” the SEIA (Solar Energy Industries Association) explains online (https://ibn.fm/BQCFa). GeoSolar Technologies have sought to build upon the growing move towards solar energy adoption thorough a multi-pronged approach which looks to electrify homes using green energy sources. From solar panels on roofs through to geothermal heat pumps which take advantage of the warmth of the earth’s core and advanced CERV 2 air purification systems designed to manage indoor air quality in an efficient and intelligent manner, GeoSolar’s proprietary SmartGreen™ Home solution has been designed to dramatically increase the energy efficiency of a conventional household. Moreover, the technology voids the need for households to depend on conventional utilities or pay utility bills. In fact, a study carried out by the company found that a traditional utility-powered home would possess a carbon footprint of upwards of 8 metric tons of CO2/year whilst paying annual utility bills of $2,700; in contrast, a GeoSolar-powered home would result in a negligible carbon footprint whilst disbursing less than $100 per annum in utility bills (https://ibn.fm/1lsnc). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GeoSolarPlus.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to GeoSolar Technologies are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/GST

Data443 Risk Mitigation Inc. (ATDS) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Data443 in November 2022 released Data Hound(TM), for rapid data scanning, to work with Webex by Cisco
  • The company retained 99% of its customers in Q3 2022 despite the difficult economic conditions
  • Data443 in September 2022 announced expansion of its new headquarters in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
  • The company in January 2022 completed its acquisition of ransomware recovery and data extortion mitigation platform Centurion SmartShield
Data443 Risk Mitigation (OTC: ATDS) is a data security and privacy software company for ALL THINGS DATA SECURITY(TM). The company is committed to organizing the world’s information by identifying and protecting all sensitive data regardless of location, platform or format. Data443 provides software and services to enable secure data across devices and databases – at rest and in transit – locally, on a network, or in the cloud. With over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries, Data443 provides a modern approach to data governance and security. The company’s framework helps customers prioritize risk, identify security gaps, and implement effective data protection and privacy management strategies. Data443 derives revenue primarily from contracts for subscriptions to access its SaaS platforms, and ancillary services provided in connection with its subscription services. In today’s ever-changing environment with unique and complex requirements for data privacy, governance and hybrid workforces, every organization needs to know where all their data is, who has access to it and how sensitive it is. Data443 provides the tools needed to give companies control over their data processing activities, with capabilities for identifying, reporting and migrating or deleting sensitive data. The company is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Focused on data security with a privacy-forward methodology, the Data443 product suite delivers solutions designed to securely manage data and data privacy needs on-premises, in the cloud and in hybrid environments. Offerings include:
  • Data Identification Manager reduces risk by shining a light on dark data across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. From a centralized dashboard, Data Identification Manager provides the ability to automatically inventory all data repositories, classify and tag all data, and enable global search and discovery – all through an agentless deployment.
  • Data Placement Manager quickly and securely transfers sensitive data over any public or private network. Available as an HP Nonstop server-based application and for Windows, Linux or any public cloud provider, Data Placement Manager enables the scheduling, routing, formatting and transfer of business-critical data.
  • Data Archive Manager is an “all information, anywhere” archiving solution designed to handle and manage all types of privacy requests across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. With over 15 years operational history and hundreds of clients managing millions of mailboxes, the platform is purpose-built for information archiving, retention and privacy request management.
  • Data Hound(TM) is a data discovery, classification and capture toolset that enables organizations to perform quick scans, detailed reporting and subsequent data actions based on policy.
  • Ransomware Recovery Manager is the only industry solution that actively recovers the device, operating system and data with a simple reboot. Using patented, proven technology, the product produces 100% effectiveness for the whole device and datasets.
  • Access Control Manager provides user ID and passwordless access to quickly enable trust across an organization’s entire ecosystem. Its unique architecture allows it to leverage multiple distributed authoritative sources to understand and resolve a typical access request – with the ability to enable or deny the action on the fly.
  • Global Privacy Manager provides organizations one comprehensive view, for all privacy requirements, across all enterprise data, all at once. This unmatched visibility into an organization’s data assets ensures that all private and sensitive data can be identified and protected and that enterprises can obey all relevant privacy laws in any jurisdiction.
  • Sensitive Content Manager is a security-centric collaboration service designed to give organizations the tools needed for successful content sharing, collaboration and safe distribution with full enterprise management in mind. With a continuous sync feature, encrypted data is automatically downloaded and updated in real time – regardless of location – ensuring that users have the most accurate data available.
Market Outlook A report from Allied Market Research estimates that the global data security market was worth about $19 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach a value of $54.23 billion by 2027. That represents a CAGR of more than 18% for the forecast period, making data security one of the hottest areas within IT. Separately, Fortune Business Insights estimates the global data privacy software market is valued at $2.36 billion in 2022 and projects it will grow to $25.85 billion by 2029. That represents a CAGR of 40.8% over the forecast period. Management Team Jason Remillard is President, CEO and Founder of Data443. He is responsible for overseeing global expansion, management, execution and corporate development. With over 25 years in global enterprise and B2C software sales and marketing, he brings deep leadership and technical experience, having spent previous time at Fortune 500 companies such as Deutsche Bank, TD Bank, IBM & Merrill Lynch. Greg McCraw is CFO at Data443. He has over 25 years of experience helping businesses strengthen their accounting and finance operations. He previously served as Vice President of Finance for a dental services organization active in acquisitions, and, prior to that, he was managing director of a boutique accounting and finance consulting firm advising Fortune 500 clients in pharmaceutical, financial services, and private equity sectors on how to execute on regulatory and compliance solutions. Bennett Pursell is Data443’s Chief Technology Officer. He has over 20 years of experience in IT architecture, security governance and systems integration. Prior to his role at Data443, he served as Head of Technology Architecture at Moody’s Investor Services and was Vice President and Technical Architect of Cloud Computing at Deutsche Bank, along with a host of technical and project management roles dating back to 2006, after starting his career as a web developer with a few startups and running research labs. Kirill Kashigin is Chief Software Architect at Data443. He leads the development and quality teams, and serves as technical adviser and subject matter expert, bringing vast technical knowledge on privacy management and data security. Formerly the CTO of FileFacets, he has nearly 20 years in development of high-performance systems and deployment. For more information, visit the company’s website at https://data443.com/. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ATDS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ATDS

Cepton, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPTN) Launches ‘Periscope’ Lidar-Based Sensory System Designed to Increase Pedestrian Safety

  • 70% of total fatalities in urban areas are vulnerable road users
  • As of 2000, a U.S.-based pedestrian was involved in a fatal accident every 81 minutes
  • In conjunction with its technological partners, Cepton has designed a lidar-based road sensor, directed to warn drivers about potential pedestrian activity around a corner 5 seconds before they would otherwise be visible
  • Despite its original intended use as an advanced motion-system tool, the use of lidar technology has far surpassed its original necessities
  • Today, lidar technology is being used within a wide array of initiatives and industries, ranging from security and safety solutions, smart railways, and traffic control systems in urban metropolises
During the 1970s and 1980s, roadways across the U.S. and western Europe grew safer as the adoption of seatbelts, airbags, and improved vehicle designs became ubiquitous. At the time, the United States could credibly claim to be a global leader in the field of automotive safety – its New Car Assessment Program (“NCAP”), launched in 1983, was the first rating system designed to inform and educate consumers about the crashworthiness of various car models. Today, such rankings have emerged as commonplace around the world. However, it is in another key aspect that the U.S. has failed to keep pace with the rest of the world. In 2021, as the U.S. hit a 16-year high for road fatalities; Japan and Norway posted the lowest number of road deaths since the 1940’s. That figure is perhaps most stark for pedestrian deaths. In the U.S., this inflated over 40% between 2010-2018, more than twice the pace of any other member country (most of which saw a decline) (https://ibn.fm/JTh5u). In fact, and as per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “a pedestrian was killed every 81 minutes and injured every 10 minutes in traffic crashes” in 2000. Cepton (NASDAQ: CPTN), a Silicon Valley innovator of lidar-based solutions for automotive (AV/ADAS), smart cities, smart spaces and smart industrial applications, is working to change this. Together with ALP.Lab GmbH (“ALP.Lab”), an Austria-based technology provider of autonomous vehicle testing solutions, and TE Connectivity, a leader in sensors and connectors, Cepton has recently completed a revolutionary proof of concept project, testing an integrated system designed to warn drivers of unseen hazards ahead. Named “Periscope,” the project extends and expands a driver’s field of view by using lidar sensors mounted at road intersections to ‘look around the corner’, warning drivers of the presence of pedestrians approximately five seconds before they would have otherwise been visible. The technology, which seeks to combine Cepton’s intelligent 3D lidar perception with ALP.Lab’s expertise in system integration, testing and data analytics, and TE Connectivity’s vehicle-to-everything solution, will look to communicate additional information about road conditions in real time to the vehicle, thus providing both drivers and vehicles more time to react to potentially dangerous situations. “The results from ‘Periscope’ are impressive,” said Christoph Knauder at ALP.Lab (https://ibn.fm/MmLwM). “We tested a scenario where a pedestrian around a corner started to cross the road and thus stepped into the lane of the approaching test vehicle. The driver was able to be warned of the approaching pedestrian five seconds before the pedestrian became unblocked and appeared in his field of view. The high-resolution 3D sensing capabilities of Cepton lidars allowed us to generate smart analytics of the situation.” Dating back to its inception in 2016, Cepton has sought to market the concept of ‘Lidar for Life’, promoting the use of lidar technology beyond mass-market consumer vehicles and towards a broad array of applications such as the development of smart infrastructure in cities, spaces, and industrial robotics. In March 2022, Cepton teamed up with fibre-optics systems house, Fibre Based Integrations, to work together towards developing a lidar-based vehicle detection system in Cape Town, South Africa – an essential initiative designed to enable citywide smart transportation infrastructure. Effectively, the lidar-enabled systems would allow Cape Town’s technology department to gather accurate, real-time lane usage data, enabling analytics which could help identify ways to improve traffic flow and safety for motorists and pedestrians (https://ibn.fm/NcuUV). This field-of-view technology has rapidly established itself as a pervasive presence in today’s increasingly high-tech world. Complex surroundings and situations are now assisted by lidar in ways that improve the flow of transit, crowd management, and intrusion detection. Ranging from the company’s combined effort with Barrier1 Systems to improve safety among worksites and facilities (https://ibn.fm/ZX8St), to Cepton’s lidars in conjunction with Vortex IoT, actively inspecting road conditions and signaling hazards before they become a larger problem and cause accidents (https://ibn.fm/pqHMe). Boasting years of experience within lidar development as well as a significant edge in the technology’s deployment across a wide array of sectors and functionalities, Cepton looks remarkably well placed to continue to improve vehicular safety and promote lidar’s vital functionalities going forward. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Cepton.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to CPTN are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/CPTN

Prime Harvest Inc. Positioned to Lead California’s Cannabis Market with Direct-to-Consumer Expansion

  • Prime Harvest is the parent company of Jaxx Cannabis, its D2C operations actively expanding throughout California
  • Prime Harvest’s brand partners strongly positioned across multiple segments of the cannabis value chain
  • Brand partners include Mary’s Medicinals, STIIIZY, Lime Cannabis, and Tonik

Revenue diversification is critical to sustainable growth in the cannabis industry, and it’s central to the strategy of Prime Harvest, a technology-focused, full-service cannabis corporation. With a strong portfolio of successful brand partners, Prime Harvest is strongly positioned to lead California’s sector through robust diversification across multiple segments of the cannabis value chain.

“Our approach is to create strong alliances with complementary brands that are in alignment with our culture and values,” reads the company website (https://ibn.fm/l1pDd). “Through our various platforms, we grow existing cannabis brands and continuously discover new high-potential performers that offer a long-term outlook for collective success.”

Prime Harvest is the parent company of Jaxx Cannabis – a retail brand currently expanding throughout the state of California. Jaxx’s strong performance enabled Prime Harvest to grow despite the post-pandemic economic downturn. “The key to such a strong foundation was building mutually sustainable relationships with our suppliers and brand partners while honing in on proving the best service and experience to our customers,” said Prime Harvest’s CMO Johann Balbuena.

Consumers are becoming more cognizant and increasingly aware of what they’re putting in, and on, their bodies. As an organization with long-term objectives, Prime Harvest aims to bring consumers high-quality products that are fair for people and the planet. Hence, the Jaxx Cannabis retail strategy is to support brands in the cannabis space that are tearing down boundaries and breaking new ground to make an overall positive impact.

Mary’s Medicinals, a long-term Prime Harvest brand partner focused on the medicinal space, offers high-quality cannabis-derived therapeutic products. STIIIZY – another Prime Harvest partner – develops an industry-standard pod system with a loyal following of dedicated users.

According to MJBizDaily, pre-roll sales jumped from $640.1 million in 2019 to $941.6 million in 2020 (a 47.1% increase) across several key markets. And while seasoned consumers and cannabis aficionados are becoming a larger segment of the pre-roll market, newer consumers will remain the bread and butter of the pre-roll industry as new markets continue to open. Prime Harvest’s partnership with Lime Cannabis Co. meets consumers’ need for ease and convenience of purchasing a ready-to-consume product by leveraging high quality and consistency. For users that prefer non-smoking cannabis administration, Prime Harvest partner and award-winning brand, Tonik, provides an edible alternative that allows customers to experience the benefits of cannabis in a drinkable format that not only tastes great but also delivers a consistent dose.

The company recently announced it was granted expansion rights for the sale of adult-use edibles – a move expected to drive sales even higher in 2022 (https://ibn.fm/Wpe6f). “We are excited to expand and participate in the adult-use market, and even more than excited to expand our menu to include cannabis infused edibles for both our current medical patients as well as the recreational consumer,” said Prime Harvest’s Founder and CEO Duane Alexander. “With the systems in place to drive our retail expansion, we are well on our way to execute on our strategically-designed plan for sustainable growth.”

Prime Harvest Inc. is a tech-focused cannabis company that diversifies its operations across the entire cannabis value chain with a focus on direct-to-consumer operations, licensing acquisition, and compliance management. The company continues to grow its footprint throughout California by investing in the growth and scale of licensed assets while staying committed to the ethical principles valued by its employees, management team, and growing base of dedicated customers and partners.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.PrimeHarvestInc.com.

NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to Prime Harvest are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/PRIME

Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) Carries Out Exploratory Drilling Work at Iska Iska Project; Receives Mention by Brent Cook as Showing ‘Great Potential’

  • Bolivia’s Potosi region has long been one of the world’s most prolific silver deposits, with continuous mining operations taking place over the past 500 years
  • Eloro Resources possesses a 99% option agreement on the Iska Iska deposit, a major polymetallic epithermal porphyry complex covering over 900 hectares of land
  • Eloro Resources was recently highlighted by renowned mining analyst, Brent Cook during his appearance on the Wall Street Silver podcast
  • Eloro’s Iska Iska project was characterized as a polymetallic mining project possessing great potential due to its size as well as the mining team’s technical nous
The discovery of Bolivia’s Potosi silver mine in 1545 was a matter of chance. Don Diego Gualpa, an Andean man recounted the tale to the Spanish viceroy taking charge of the region whilst on his deathbed; Gualpa detailed how, whilst hiking on the mountain in search of a religious monument rumoured to be in the area, he was bowled over by a powerful gust of wind. Upon rising, he noticed that the dirt on his hands was rich in ore. The discovery of the Potosi mine was not the first silver mine found in the Americas, however it was by far the most prolific. During its most active period, Potosi produced almost half of the silver in circulation globally and ultimately accounted for nearly 20 percent of all ‘the known silver produced in the world across 265 years’ (https://ibn.fm/TCAUK). Today’s the Cerro Rico de Potosi remains a world-class silver and tin reserve despite being mined nearly continuously since the sixteenth century and producing a reported 2.5 billion ounces of silver since work first began. Seeking to channel some of the success enjoyed by its illustrious neighbour, Eloro Resources Ltd. (TSX.V: ELO) (OTCQX: ELRRF) (FSE: P2QM), an exploration and mine development company with a portfolio of gold and base-metal properties in Bolivia, Peru and Quebec has emerged as one of the most promising mining companies in the Americas, boasting access to one of the largest, undeveloped mining tracts within Bolivia’s Potosi region. Having signed a definitive option agreement on Iska Iska to acquire a 99% interest in the project, Eloro plans to undertake an exploration and development projected designed to verify the feasibility of extracting minerals from the territory. Eloro Resources’ potential has been increasingly commented on by the market and most recently by renowned mining analyst, Brent Cook. A seasoned geologist and independent exploration analyst with over 30 years of experience working across 60 countries and identifying economically viable mining deposits, Cook’s Exploration Insights newsletter has emerged as an industry standard within the mining community. During a recent appearance on the Wall Street Silver podcast, Cook mentioned Eloro Resources as one of his top investment picks. As Cook described, the potential and likely size of Eloro’s Iska Iska polymetallic silver-tin mining project coupled with the company’s strong technical nous – lead geologist Quinton Hennigh boasts over 25 years of exploration experience across a wide array of mining companies – made it an appealing prospect for mining majors such as Pan American Silver Corp (NASDAQ: PAAS), a multi-billion dollar mining giant with operations in the project’s near vicinity (https://ibn.fm/squH9). Eloro Resources revealed that exploration drilling at its Iska Iska project showed widespread mineralization. The company said best results from assays on holes on its lands included DSB -30: 441.21 meters of 150.47 grade gramAgEquivalent/ton (gAGEq/t) and DSBU-10: 349.03 meters of 188.64 grade gAGEq/t. Furthermore, the company stated that it currently had four exploration holes with a combined length of 6,000 meters being drilled at Iska Iska, with work expected to be complete by mid-November, while assays are awaited for 14,213 meters of core from prior work. Following the completion of the upcoming exploratory works, Eloro plans to publish an NI 43-101 inferred resource report or MRE, providing the market with further scientific and technical information about the economic viability of its project (https://ibn.fm/TEtTP). For more information, visit the company’s website at www.EloroResources.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ELRRF are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/ELRRF

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