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GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF) Cites 2020 as Year of Milestones

  • Changed name to reflect acquisitions, exploration, developments beyond Canada
  • Created opportunity for American investors to participate through OTCQB
  • Acquired seven advanced gold projects in Maricunga Gold Belt with plans to start drilling in early 2021
GoldHaven Resources (CSE: GOH) (OTCQB: ATUMF), previously Altum Resource Corp., is a mineral-exploration and resource-development company focused on identifying economically viable resource opportunities in the Americas. The company has gold assets in Northern Chile and Western Canada. This year has been an exciting year for the company as it has undergone a name change, tapped into new opportunities, acquired resources and laid plans for the future. On July 3, 2020, GoldHaven Resources changed its name from Altum Resources Corp. and began trading under its new symbol GOH. The name change reflects the company’s focus on acquiring, exploring and developing precious metal properties beyond Canada and throughout the Americas. In September, GOH opened for trading on the OTCQB, a United States stock market, creating an opportunity for American investors to participate in its investments in the Maricunga Gold Belt. In addition, GOH is acquiring seven advanced gold projects in the Maricunga Gold Belt of Chile. Four of these seven are considered high-priority targets. This distinction was determined through careful field evaluations, mapping, geochemical sampling and satellite imagery. Over the past 20 years, the Maricunga Gold Belt has seen discoveries of more than 100 million ounces of gold, 450 million ounces of silver and 1.3 billion pounds of copper. According to a recent “Bloomberg” article (https://ibn.fm/C7RMt), gold could hit a new record before the end of the year. During the coronavirus pandemic, prices rose and then slipped back, but as the tension over elections and the replacement of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg continue, Citigroup forecasts new records before the end of the year. Pair this with the weakening U.S. dollar, and Bank of America noted that could gold reach as high as $3,000 per ounce (https://ibn.fm/bGuKA). As gold prices continue to rise, GOH is planning to begin a drilling program as early as January 2021. Looking forward, the gold industry’s future looks promising, and GOH is establishing a strong foothold in a mineral-rich district. GoldHaven is a Canadian junior exploration company active in the Maricunga Gold Belt of Northern Chile. The Maricunga measures 150 km north-south and 30 km. east-west and is host to discoveries in the last 10 years to impressive totals of 100 million oz. of gold, 450 million oz. of silver and 13 billion pounds of copper. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.GoldHavenResources.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ATUMF are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/ATUMF

New Contracts with The Kroger Co. and Circle-K Ensure Steady Growth, Profits for Sustainable Green Team Ltd. (SGTM)

  • SGTM secures new soil and mulch contracts through subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc. to supply The Kroger Co. and Circle K
  • Subsidiary Central Florida Arborcare awarded contract with Lake County, Florida
  • Mulch Manufacturing Inc. received contract renewal from Menards Inc.
  • Q2 results include $12.3 million revenue, $3.4 million gross profit
Sustainable Green Team (OTC: SGTM) takes environmental stewardship seriously by providing environmentally beneficial solutions for storm waste disposal that transform landfill-bound trees into next-generation organic mulch products and certified playground surface material. Despite the global recession, the company continues to grow. Through its subsidiary Mulch Manufacturing Inc., SGTM has been awarded contracts to supply The Kroger Co. and Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. – specifically, for three divisions of its Circle K subsidiary. The Kroger Co. is the largest supermarket in the United States and the fifth-largest in the world, with roughly 2,750 supermarkets and multi-department stores. The mulch and soil purchasing agreement with Mulch Manufacturing will have SGTM supply Kroger’s Louisville, Kentucky division of 94 stores with a variety of mulch products that include varieties of pine, cypress and cedar. “Securing a mulch and soil purchasing agreement with the Louisville, Kentucky division of The Kroger Company is an honor and the first step to expand further into their other divisions,” said SGTM CEO and Director Tony Raynor (https://ibn.fm/QEy1u). Along with The Kroger Co., Mulch Manufacturing was awarded another contract with Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. to supply three divisions of its Circle K subsidiary – its largest and most international brand. Comprising roughly 9,700 locations in North America, 2,700 in Europe and an additional 2,400 stores worldwide, Circle-K is a recognized brand that spans the Americas all the way to Asia. “Obtaining three (divisions) for Circle K mulch contracts for 2021 gives us an amazing opportunity to build a relationship with their brand and expand throughout more stores,” said Raynor in recent statements (https://ibn.fm/l3d0v). “We have been blessed to be offered these amazing opportunities from large chain accounts to help further expand our brand and overall exposure.” Along with these contracts, SGTM has secured agreements through its subsidiary Central Florida Arborcare to provide tree services to Lake County, Florida. This came shortly after being awarded a mulch packaging contract renewal from Menards Inc., the third-largest home improvement chain in the United States with 350 stores across 15 states. SGTM also provided remediation efforts in the wake of Hurricane Laura through its strategic partner, ArborPro of Mississippi Inc., that diverted damaged trees and other vegetation from landfills. The busy hurricane season contributed significantly to the company’s bottom line this quarter that included an impressive $12.3 million in revenue and $3.4 million in gross profit (https://ibn.fm/Zx7LU). SGTM’s expansion strategy combines organic growth, profitable acquisitions and strategic partnerships throughout the United States. The company has a strong commitment to environmental sustainability that served as a primary motivation behind their name and ticker change from National Storm Recovery Inc. (OTC: NSRI) to Sustainable Green Team, Ltd. (OTC: SGTM). Besides driving its environmental mission forward, the company is also dedicated to maximizing shareholder value, particularly for investors that seek profitable opportunities for ethical investing during this challenging economic period. To learn more about Sustainable Green Team Ltd., view the investor presentation at https://ibn.fm/jzI4b NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SGTM are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SGTM

ev Transportation Services Inc. Is ‘One to Watch’

  • evTS provides a versatile, purpose built, all-electric light duty utility vehicle, the Firefly ESV, that can be customized for various service industry applications
  • Its durable modular design, agility and long-lasting battery make it an ideal vehicle for a wide range of tasks and operations in sectors such as parking enforcement, security, building maintenance, last-mile urban delivery and more
  • The 2021 FireFly ESV model has been updated with enhanced features, including the proprietary evTS Connected Vehicle System
  • ADOMANI Inc., a provider of zero-emission electric vehicles, signed a letter of intent earlier in 2020 to purchase and distribute the FireFly ESV
  • The management team for evTS is comprised of individuals who have extensive experience in the electric vehicle, automotive distribution, software and engineering industries
  • The global electric vehicle market is projected to reach $820.81 billion by 2027, up from a recorded $162.34 billion in 2019
ev Transportation Services (“evTS”) is a designer, developer and manufacturer of all-electric lightweight commercial vehicles and fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 in Brookline, Massachusetts, and currently based in Boston, the company is focused on the essential transportation services market. End-user applications for evTS vehicles include services such as security, parking enforcement, local small package delivery, meter reading, sanitation, parks and recreation, university and corporate campuses, and warehouse operations. The FireFly ESV(R) The company’s flagship product is the FireFly ESV(R), a high-performance, low-maintenance electric vehicle with zero emissions. This utility vehicle was created specifically to meet the needs of essential services users. The FireFly ESV utilizes the safest Lithium Ion battery technology available (LiFePO4, Lithium Iron Phosphate) for superior acceleration, improved energy efficiency and enhanced reliability. As a result, it boasts a range of 100+ miles on a single charge, further than any other electric vehicle in its class. Additionally, its design can be modified according to the requirements of virtually any task and application, from parking enforcement and security to property and grounds maintenance, last mile urban delivery, on-campus tasks and more. Parking Enforcement The ideal parking specific vehicle (“PSV”), FireFly can be equipped with features that enable parking enforcement officers to do their jobs more effectively, significantly reducing operating costs while fully integrating with existing parking enforcement systems, including advanced license plate recognition programs. Key design features of the FireFly ESV that are critical for the successful execution of parking control tasks include:
  • High maneuverability with a tight turning radius and slim design, allowing the vehicle to maneuver on narrow streets and park in compact urban environments;
  • Electronically governed speeds of up to 50 mph in just seconds, allowing operators to quickly enter and keep up with fast moving traffic;
  • Full-height DuraGlide(TM) doors and low steps allowing for rapid ingress and egress on both sides of the vehicle;
  • Superior impact protection featuring an integrated safety cage and seatbelts;
  • A modular bed design allowing users to include a lockable or sectional bed to make room for boots, parking cones and other equipment; and
  • Friendly size and appearance, helping change the public’s perception of parking enforcement efforts.
Security Specifically designed for flexible and quiet operation at low speeds, the FireFly ESV is an ideal vehicle for security and perimeter patrol tasks in different environments, including cities, office buildings, retail malls, prisons and educational institutions. With a range of 100+ miles, it allows security officers to patrol for the duration of an entire shift before returning to dispatch to recharge, thus generating savings compared to fuel-powered patrol vehicles. Key features that give the FireFly ESV a significant edge over its competition in security applications include:
  • Agility and speed, allowing officers to provide rapid response and engage in light pursuit at speeds exceeding 50 mph;
  • Comfort and security for the driver with the help of its tubular 2” steel roll cage and three-point safety harness;
  • High maneuverability with a 20-plus-degree approach angle and 6” of curb clearance, along with a tight turning radius; and
  • Low energy, high intensity lighting features for traffic control while idle for several hours.
Property and Grounds Maintenance As a durable, customizable vehicle with minimal environmental impact, the FireFly ESV can be used for a wide range of maintenance operations on sidewalks and in recreation areas on a daily basis. Key features include:
  • A customizable modular design allowing the vehicle to be built according to use specific maintenance requirements, with features such as a sectional bed, an electronic lift dump, a refuse hauler, a van box, a utility bed with locking compartments and ladder racks, and other cleaning, sweeping or watering accessories;
  • A strong tubular steel frame and robust suspension design including the company’s proprietary DuraSteer(TM) front end featuring best-in-class anti-dive control and 1,100 pounds of payload capacity; and
  • A light, three-wheel design offering a tight turning radius and a small footprint, allowing FireFly to maneuver in landscaped areas, navigate around pylons and bollards, and operate in narrow corridors, indoors or out.
Last Mile Urban Delivery Designed for short-range trips with stop-and-go driving, the 100% Electric FireFly ESV is ideal for delivery services in crowded urban environments, being able to accommodate anything from small packages and food delivery to spare parts, medical deliveries and more. Key features that make the vehicle a top choice for delivery services include:
  • More cargo space and hauling power than its competitors, due to its modular bed design and 1,100-pound payload capacity;
  • Speed and efficiency, as a fully licensable and street legal vehicle that can reach governed speeds of up to 50 mph;
  • Durability and maneuverability, making it a valuable addition to any delivery service’s vehicle fleet; and
  • Exceptionally low cost of operation, as a virtually maintenance-free vehicle with long-lasting battery power.
The Firefly ESV 2021 Model On September 15, 2020, the company announced the new 2021 model of its Firefly ESV vehicle. This model will retain all of its predecessor’s original components, with added features for the new 2021 line. The upgrades and new features include, but are not limited to:
  • Larger door for easier vehicle access;
  • More legroom within the cab;
  • Improved visibility through the redesigned windshield;
  • New rear bed accessory attachment options to better accommodate specific service industries; and
  • An optional trailer hitch with electronic braking control.
Each vehicle will also be equipped with the evTS Connected Vehicle System, which includes in-vehicle Wi-Fi, an internet-accessible vehicle management system, the ability to perform remote diagnostics, low battery alerts and optional 360-degree video monitoring that runs in real-time. In a news release, David Solomont, CEO of evTS, stated, “The 2021 FireFly is our best and most advanced model yet and will enable evTS to fill the critical and rapidly expanding need for essential service vehicles, particularly for last-mile on-demand urban delivery vehicles.” Deal with ADOMANI In April 2020, ADOMANI Inc. (OTCQB: ADOM) signed a letter of intent to purchase 120 FireFly ESV vehicles from evTS. Under the agreement, ADOMANI, a leading provider of zero-emission purpose-built electric vehicles and drivetrain solutions, serves as a distributor of current and future evTS electric vehicle offerings in the state of California. In addition, ADOMANI may perform final assembly and testing activities of evTS vehicles, as well as warranty repair services, at its recently-opened assembly factory in Corona, California – a location that’s close to urban centers and a variety of terrains where the FireFly ESV can be utilized, according to ADOMANI COO Rick Eckert. “The agreement with ADOMANI represents a major milestone for evTS, and we are excited to explore a partnership with them,” Solomont added. “Our FireFly ESV all-electric lightweight commercial utility vehicle is a perfect complement to their existing lineup of EVs, and we expect to significantly expand our sales in California and surrounding states based on the quality and reach of ADOMANI’s sales, service and support organization.” Electric Vehicle Market In 2019, the global electric vehicle market was valued at $162.34 billion. Registering a CAGR of 22.6%, the market is projected to reach $802.81 billion by 2027, according to an Allied Market Research report = (https://ibn.fm/7rLez). Essential services fleet vehicles represent a replacement market of approximately 100,000 vehicles. These vehicles roughly translate to a $2.5-billion market opportunity each year. Management Team David Solomont is the Founder and CEO of evTS. He has over 40 years of experience in information technology, software and interactive media. He is an active investor and advisor to early-stage tech companies. Solomont has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Tufts University and a master’s degree in management from MIT’s Sloan School. Greg Horne is the Chief Technology Officer at evTS. He directs the company’s vehicle development efforts and is responsible for the new model year of the FireFly ESV being brought to market. He previously served as CTO of eFleets Corporation, worked on software and flight testing for the Bell/Boeing V-22 Osprey and served as a design engineer at Bell Helicopter. Jim Sabitus is the company’s Vice President of Operations. He has experience as a corporate executive leading emerging and established publicly traded companies. Sabitus’ previous roles include CEO of Row One Brands Inc., CFO of Modern Shoe Company and various management roles at Converse Inc. Paul Barrett is evTS’ Vice President of Marketing and Product. He is an experienced senior executive and serial entrepreneur with 45 years of experience in the automotive and electronics industries. His prior roles include serving as COO of Fixed Ops Pros, NavResearch and Cimble Corporation. Barrett also held numerous executive positions during his 20+ years at LoJack Corporation. Eric Burmeister is the company’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development. He has held a number of positions within the specialized vehicle industry. Prior to joining evTS, he was the Director of National Sales and Business Development for Westward Industries. Burmeister also held national and regional sales positions for eFleets, Global Electric Motors and ZENN Motor Company. Michael Tepfer is the company’s Vice President of Manufacturing Engineering. He is also the current president of Integrity Global Manufacturing Ltd. He has 30 years of experience in project management and oversight of overseas manufacturing businesses. Todd Marcucci is evTS’ Director of Customer Satisfaction. He is a former Vice President of Research and Development for eFleets. He assembled and led a team that designed, supported and produced the original FireFly ESV. Marcucci has worked as a consultant for numerous projects related to electric vehicle powertrains. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.evtaas.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to ev Transportation Services are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/EVTS

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) Fan Pass Live Platform Bridges Gap Between Artist Performances, Fan Experience

  • Fan Pass has completed beta testing for iOS and Android, apps now live in both Apple App Stores and Google Play
  • U.S. video-streaming industry expected to reach $842 billion by 2027
  • Friendable has partnered with Brightcove for Fan Pass Live Streaming and future OTT platform expansion to include Roku, iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV and WWW
With the COVID-19 pandemic still imposing limitations on the general public, mobile technology and marketing company Friendable (OTC: FDBL) is working to bring artists and their fans closer together. The company’s flagship offering, Fan Pass, was launched on July 24, 2020, with the goal of helping artists engage with their fans around the world while earning revenue in the process. The Fan Pass platform is a solution that enables artists and their fans to connect, offering a variety of different revenue opportunities, content offerings and future features, including:
  • Live performances
  • Online concerts
  • Backstage access – before, during, or after events
  • Livestreaming studio sessions
  • Behind-the-scenes footage of music video and photoshoots
  • Exclusive artist content channels
  • Streams that highlight the daily life of the artist
Fans are even able to purchase merchandise through the Fan Pass application from their favorite artists. The goal is to incorporate the artists Fan Pass merchandise into their own merchandise store or section that sells exclusive items, approved by each artist and aimed toward their fans and social followers for purchase. The company has already successfully tested its new features for livestreaming direct from a smart phone or mobile device and completed beta of each, the iOS and Android applications. Now the Fan Pass mobile and desktop applications (https://ibn.fm/jSixM) are available for download from the Apple App Store or Google Play store, featuring this new “Go Live” from mobile devices and allowing artists to connect to their fans with a simple few taps on their mobile devices. “As we continue to nurture our artists and the Fan Pass community, we are pleased to have successfully completed our live streaming feature, which allows artists to broadcast directly from their smartphones or mobile devices,” said CEO Robert A. Rositano Jr. “This is a milestone we expect will elevate our brand, while at the same time serving as a catalyst for all artists to start actively engaging fans via this new feature.” Artists rely on performances, VIP experiences and other merchandising for a constant stream of revenue. But as the live-music industry has suffered a significant blow as a result of social distancing measures imposed by the current pandemic, artists’ revenue from live performances has also plunged. It is estimated that the pandemic has cost the live-music industry more than $10 billion in sponsorships alone. With its livestreaming feature, Fan Pass is designed to bridge that gap and increase performing artists’ revenue while catering to fans’ needs across the globe. Through its offering, Friendable can capitalize on the fast-growing video streaming market, which has started expanding even further during the pandemic. Video streaming in the United States is expected to reach $842 billion by 2027 (https://ibn.fm/cAgVE). Friendable’s potential is clearly reflected by its recent growth. Between September 4 and October 12, the Fan Pass platform took on 246 new artists, accounting for a 410% increase in just six weeks. To expand the reach of its platform, the company has partnered with Brightcove, which will enable specific targeting of the streaming media industry. The goal is to target OTT platform expansion through industry leaders such as Roku, Android, iOS, Apple TV, Android TV and WWW. According to data collected from Livestream.com, 45% of live-video audiences would pay for services such as exclusive, on-demand events. Through Fan Pass, Friendable will be able to capitalize on this market. The company is also working on facilitating the next phase of growth, seeking an additional $1 million in equity investments and follow-on funding that will meet or exceed $5 million. These investment funds would be used to drive technological advances, increase the headcounts, and secure additional celebrity talent for marketing and promotions. For more information about Friendable or the Fan Pass platform, services and offering, visit the company’s website at www.Friendable.com or www.FanPassLive.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FDBL are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/FDBL

Kaival Brands Innovations Group Inc. (KAVL) Focused on Gaining Share in Multi-Billion Dollar Global E-Cigarette Market

  • Kaival Brands reported $32mn in revenues for the quarter ending July 2020, up 44% QoQ
  • The growth has been driven by the mounting popularity of KAVL’s flagship product, the Bidi(TM) Stick vaping device
  • Product’s recent growth has far outpaced the growth rate of the e-cigarette sector, which has seen overall sales rise by 15.6% YoY as of August 2020
  • Kaival taking next steps to broaden distribution footprint, seeks to gain share in global e-cigarette market, which is set to grow to $53.9 billion by 2027
Kaival Brands Innovations Group (OTCQB: KAVL) is a company which has rapidly garnered a reputation for fostering and incubating innovative companies into mature, dominant brands. As such, the recent success of the Bidi (TM) Stick—an innovative nicotine vaping device designed to provide adult smokers with a premium vaping experience and for which Kaival Brands operates as the sole distributor—comes as no surprise. Kaival Brands reported sales of $32 million for the quarter ending July 31, 2020, with revenues increasing approximately 44% relative to the previous quarter. The company’ s financial performance is even more remarkable given the degree to which sales growth for the Bidi(TM) Stick has outpaced the overall electronic smoking devices market, with the latter category reporting growth of 15.6% YoY for the 52 weeks ending August 9, 2020 (https://ibn.fm/ij0TD). “We had an extremely busy and fruitful third fiscal quarter. We experienced a rising demand for our exclusively distributed premium product, the Bidi(TM) Stick. Our sales growth is occurring mostly organically through smaller distribution channels and wholesalers,” said Kaival Brands CEO Niraj Patel. “Now in the fourth fiscal quarter, we are more closely focused on expanding our distribution into large national retailers and convenience chains.” Having launched less than twelve months ago, Kaival Brands has worked to form an impressive distribution network with the Bidi (TM) Stick now distributed nationwide across over 850 stores, including the likes of Fas Mart and Sprint Mart, in addition to over 2,200 Circle K convenience stores. The company has also sought to aggressively market its product portfolio through e-commerce channels, with the Bidi (TM) Stick now available for sale for in-person delivery from gopuff.com (https://ibn.fm/4728s). The company has also sought to take its initial steps towards international expansion in recent months, through the initial shipment of an order valued at approximately $166 thousand to Ambros Inc., a Guam-domiciled company which is the exclusive distributor of SC Johnson and Budweiser products to all retailers located in Guam. Despite the Bidi (TM) Stick’s impressive growth trajectory to date, Kaival Brands has yet to fully take advantage of the growth opportunities available within the global addressable e-cigarette market. A recent study carried out by Global Industry Analysts Inc. found that the global market for e-cigarettes, estimated at $16.9 billion in 2020, was projected to rise to an annual value of $59.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 19.6% over the seven-year period (https://ibn.fm/tzur8). Kaival Brands is a fast-growing company focused on generating wealth by seeking to incubate innovative products into mature and dominant brands in their respective markets. Its vision is to develop internally, acquire or own, and exclusively distribute these profitable brands with recognizable innovation and superior quality. For more information on Kaival Brands, visit the company’s website at www.KaivalBrands.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to KAVL are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/KAVL

Sharing Services Global Corp. (SHRG) Set to Benefit as Consumers Crave More Wellness

  • Ogilvy study finds wellness increasingly important for consumers
  • Brands fail to meet growing demand; consumers looking for more
  • SHRG to capitalize on emerging trend with premium health and wellness products that perfectly target emerging consumers’ needs
A recent study published by Ogilvy reveals that wellness is now considered an essential element of a brand’s strategy (https://ibn.fm/zVl4i). Sharing Services Global (OTCQB: SHRG) is poised for growth as consumers crave wellness and place increasing importance on healthy meals, good sleep and time to relax. The global study, called the Ogilvy Wellness Gap, has surveyed 7,000 consumers from 14 countries across four continents to explore how they perceive wellness in 2020 to aid brands close the opportunity gaps. The research, conducted in April 2020 when wellness took a nosedive for consumers across the globe, revealed that 77% of respondents cite wellness as very or extremely important to them and 80% want to improve their wellness. Still, brands seem slow to respond to this growing consumer sentiment as the study reveals that 75% of consumers feel that brands could do more for their wellness and only 46% feel that brands take their wellness as a priority (https://ibn.fm/zVl4i). Sharing Services Global is ideally positioned to capitalize on this gaping market opportunity as a company offering high-quality health and wellness products. In addition, as a direct-selling company, SHRG brings these innovative products through the network of its home-based entrepreneurs, leveraging the social element of the selling process. This approach offers a strong competitive advantage, as merely claiming wellness benefits is not enough anymore as consumers demand authenticity; the Ogilvy study unveils that consumers demand authentic stories, ingredients they can understand and benefits they can believe. SHRG’s business model offers strong social proof with sales consultants promoting the products often based on their own experiences and sharing personal product experience with customers. Sharing Services firmly believes that the relationship marketing it practices reaches today’s market and consumers in the most personal and direct approach. The wellness economy offers considerable growth prospects in the consumer goods segment, and COVID-19 will only accelerate this phenomenon. However, there is an urgent need for brands to rethink their wellness offers and close the wellness gap for consumers. With branded products claiming to give consumers an energy boost, make them feel good and help them sleep better – all cited in the study as critical wellness priorities globally – SHRG looks to be ideally positioned to leverage the strong momentum of today’s 4.5 trillion-dollar wellness economy, which is growing twice as fast as the global economy. The Sharing Services combined platform currently leverages the capabilities and expertise of various companies that market and sell products direct to the consumer through independent contractors. Two of its primary divisions include Elevacity Holdings LLC., the parent of its wholly owned subsidiary, Elevacity U.S. LLC, a health and wellness products company, and Elepreneurs Holdings LLC., the parent of its wholly owned subsidiary, Elepreneurs U.S. LLC, a sales and marketing company based on utilization of independent contractor distributors who sell the Elevacity product line. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.SHRGInc.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SHRG are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SHRG

Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Looks to Nuclear Energy Future with Bipartisan Support

  • Nuclear power is seeing bipartisan government support
  • Executive order declared state of emergency to address America’s overreliance on critical minerals, including rare earth elements and uranium, from foreign sources
  • House Speaker spearheaded climate bill that calls for reducing emissions to zero by 2050; Biden wants same goal by 2035
Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) is a U.S. miner that stands ready with the unique abilities and resources to supply the United States with its growing demand for clean nuclear energy. As election day looms closer, the one thing both parties seem to agree on is that nuclear energy has a bright future as the country moves toward cleaner, carbon-free energy sources. James Conca, an earth and environmental scientist and regular contributor to “Forbes” on the subject of energy wrote, “The idea that Republican Administrations are pro-nuclear and Democratic ones are anti-nuclear is one of those enduring myths, like the idea that Republicans are better for the economy than Democrats. When either party had control of Washington in the last 40 years, neither did anything great for nuclear power” (https://ibn.fm/0to91). Conca points out that leading climate scientists say that the country cannot address climate change without significant nuclear power. Therefore, any candidates who are serious about making a difference on the carbon footprint and the future of the world’s climate has to include clean nuclear energy in their plan. As of this moment, both major presidential candidates are backing nuclear power. Indeed, the official Democratic Party Platform supports nuclear energy for the first time since 1972. This is good news for Energy Fuels, America’s leading producer of uranium, which is the fuel for carbon-free electricity. Energy Fuels was also the largest domestic producer of vanadium in 2019. Vanadium is mainly used in steel and other high-strength alloys. But vanadium batteries, which can be used to store vast amounts of electricity generated from renewable sources, are also being commercialized around the world. The company is also entering the rare earth elements processing business. Rare earths are used in a whole host of advanced technologies, including in the clean energy sector. On October 1, 2020, Energy Fuels publicly applauded the President’s executive order that declared a state of emergency to address America’s overreliance on critical minerals from foreign adversaries (https://ibn.fm/b8aoI). The order allows for the development of a program to fund mineral processing that protects national security. The President is making it clear that critical minerals should be produced in the United States and a reduction of current dependency on imports is necessary. Such initiatives have bipartisan support. Democrats are also pushing the way forward as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spearheaded a climate bill that calls for reducing emissions to zero by 2050; Biden wants to achieve the same goal by 2035 (https://ibn.fm/DECJR). These goals can only be achieved through increased use of renewable and nuclear energy. Energy Fuels is a leading U.S. producer of the raw materials needed to produce electricity from these sources. Nuclear power is also seeing bipartisan U.S. support through the American Nuclear Infrastructure Act (ANIA) and the Nuclear Energy Leadership Act (NELA), which lift the prohibition on nuclear funding (https://ibn.fm/CWLaz). There is a growing interest in clean nuclear power that reaches beyond party lines, and Energy Fuels appears to be in an ideal spot to benefit from this rare show of support from both sides. To learn more about the company, please visit www.EnergyFuels.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to UUUU are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/UUUU

SRAX Inc. (NASDAQ: SRAX) CEO and LD Micro President Discuss Impending Synergistic Acquisition as BIGtoken Announces New Additions to Board of Directors

  • SRAX CEO Christopher Miglino recently joined LD Micro president Chris Lahiji on Stock2Me podcast, discussed SRAX’s recent purchase of LD Micro’s business
  • SRAX’s Miglino noted that acquisition of LD Micro would allow SRAX’s investor intelligence platform, Sequire, to broaden range of services offered to clients
  • LD Micro’s Lahiji touched on synergies between businesses, opined that every publicly listed company would be resorting to some form of investor intelligence software within five years
  • SRAX’s BIGtoken division announced two new additions to its board of directors
SRAX (NASDAQ: SRAX), a financial technology company focused around unlocking data and insights for publicly traded companies through Sequire, its SaaS platform, recently participated in the Stock2Me podcast to elaborate on the company’s recent purchase of micro-cap specialist data company, LD Micro (https://ibn.fm/UJAPF). Chris Lahiji, president of LD Micro, and Christopher Miglino, CEO and founder of SRAX, joined the show to discuss the recent acquisition of LD Micro, which will lead LD Micro to continue operating as a wholly owned subsidiary of SRAX with founder Lahiji staying on in his current role as the company’s president. SRAX CEO Christopher Miglino described the deal as one taking place between two like-minded companies with the end objective of broadening the exposure and level of service offered to their clients. SRAX’s investor intelligence service, Sequire, currently boasts over 105 issuers who actively utilize the platform to gain a better understanding of their shareholder base as well as to connect and interact with new and potential investors. Through the acquisition of LD Micro and its vast universe of public micro-cap issuers as well as the thousands of investors who partake of LD Micro’s services to gain insight into the micro & small-cap listed space, Sequire has sought to combine the inherent synergies offered through the companies’ respective platforms. “LD Micro was always the best conference that we would go to. We always met the most interesting and notable investors there,” stated Miglino. “As we started to develop our Sequire platform for public companies, we thought it would be a great match to bring that community together with Sequire so that we could help issuers on our platform get more exposure to additional investors. Instead of just presenting to a room of 50 people, companies can present to 10,000 people or 100,000 people or a million people, virtually. We think the combination of technology and physical events is going to do really, really well together.” Similarly, while LD Micro has long prided itself in hosting the most exclusive micro-cap conference in the United States with thousands of companies vying to meet with the legion of specialized investors in attendance, the tie-up with SRAX will allow the company to broaden its service offerings going forward. “If you look at what we’ve built at LD, we’ve had a lot of interest over the last 11 or 12 years in getting acquired, but the reality was that every single organization wanted to use the community that we had built for the wrong purposes,” LD Micro president Chris Lahiji stated during the podcast. “Christopher Miglino was the only guy who came to me and essentially asked the right questions and found a way of taking what we had built since 2002 and enhancing it. . . . With SRAX, I have the ability to increase my reach by more than 100-fold without having to sacrifice anything that has been built prior to [the acquisition]. The dynamics that they bring to the table for LD are incalculable.” Elsewhere, BIGtoken Inc., a division of SRAX which will soon become a separate publicly traded company through a previously-announced merger with Force Protection Video Equipment (“FPVD”), announced its appointment of Daina Middleton and Yin Woon Rani to its board of directors (https://ibn.fm/C2zA5). Following the two new appointments, Middleton and Rani will join SRAX CEO Christopher Miglino and BIGtoken CEO Malcolm CasSelle on the board of the company. “We are very pleased to have Daina and Yin join our board,” said BIGtoken CEO Malcolm CasSelle. “Daina’s marketing and leadership experience with large corporations like Twitter and HP combined with Yin’s extensive CPG background, having worked at Campbell Soup and the Grey Group agency where she managed accounts with Hasbro, P&G, and M&M, will make the leadership team here at BIGtoken a true powerhouse. BIGtoken is ready to take on the next phase of growth and with our two new board members, we are sure to make a substantial impact in the digital media and data space.” Upon completion of the transaction with Force Protection Video Equipment Corp (“FPVD”) whereby SRAX will receive 88.9% of the issued and outstanding shares of FPVD in exchange for 100% of the shares of BIGtoken, FPVD will be rebranded as BIGtoken. For more information on SRAX Inc., visit the company’s website at www.SRAX.com NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to SRAX are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/SRAX

Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s (CSE: PACR) Strategic Business Model Anchors Company in Growing Cannabis Market

  • Sales of legal adult-use cannabis in Canada grew by 5.2% from July to August, reaching monthly total of CA$244.9 million
  • PACR committed to preserving excellence of elite strains while introducing highest-quality new strains
  • Strategic approach has allowed company to be cash-flow positive within first year of trading
With the recent news that Canadian cannabis sales in August reached nearly CA$245 million (https://ibn.fm/PZpYT), Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s (CSE: PACR) mission to deliver the finest cannabis genetics to Canadians seems particularly well timed. A Canadian company, PACR is dedicated to producing premium-quality strains and products by leveraging a genetics-focused approach. According to “Marijuana Business Daily,” sales of legal adult-use cannabis in Canada grew by 5.2% from July to August, reaching a monthly total of CA$244.9 million. The report, which reflected tracked sales in all 10 provinces as well as the Northwest Territories and Yukon, notes that “the monthly record for Canadian marijuana sales implies an annualized market worth more than CA$2.9 billion.” Those numbers reflect the striking potential of Pac Roots Cannabis Corp., a company whose passion is preserving the excellence of its elite strains while introducing the highest-quality of new strains. PACR achieves these two objectives by keeping both yields and profit margins high. The Company’s strategic business model includes subsidizing costs with key partners: Phenome One Corp. and Rock Creek Farm; this approach has allowed PACR to be cash-flow positive within its first year of trading. Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. has a licensing agreement with Phenome One that gives PACR access to Canada’s largest live genetic cannabis library, which contains more than 350 lab- and field-tested cultivars. The agreement also provides Pac Roots Cannabis rights to utilize any cultivars in the Phenome library in its growing, breeding and cloning IP efforts. PACR and Rock Creek Farms are involved in a joint venture: a 100-acre commercial hemp operation located in one of the best outdoor growing climates in Canada. Dubbed the Napa Valley of the North or the Golden Mile, the farm is tucked in the South Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. After receiving a hemp cultivation license from Health Canada in May 2020, cultivation efforts began at the site, including preparing field for planting and installing irrigation systems. An estimated 130,000 premium-hemp CBD seedlings, which had spent a month in greenhouses prior to planting, were carefully placed across two 50-acre parcels in June. Harvesting is expected to begin this month with a projected yield of 500,000–700,000 pounds of biomass, with 100% of the product already under sales contract with a processor at fair market value. While some companies strive to be the largest cannabis grower, Pac Roots Cannabis is focused on the quality of the cannabis it produces. Demand for premium products has never been higher, and PACR is committed to maintaining its role as a leader in the premium cannabis space. Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. began operations in 2012 with initial activities directed toward exploration and development of mineral properties in Canada. The Company’s mission has evolved over time, and today, Pac Roots Cannabis Corp. is focused on cannabis and hemp cultivation, leveraging high-end genetics and specialized cultivars to produce top-quality products. Genetic variation and stability is the foundation that drives the decision-making for Pac Roots Cannabis Corp.’s business. For more information about Pac Roots Cannabis Corp., visit www.PacRoots.ca. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to PACR are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/PACR

Friendable Inc. (FDBL) Is ‘One to Watch’

  • Friendable Inc.’s Fan Pass app is designed to break down the barrier between artists and fans
  • The Fan Pass app offers subscribers the opportunity to connect with their favorite artists and access one-of-a-kind experiences, live performances and merchandise created especially for them
  • With an affordable pricing structure that facilitates revenue growth, Fan Pass provides investors a unique opportunity to obtain a stake in a new organization catering to a growing population of omni-users who crave constant connection with celebrities and influencers
  • The company has secured a partnership with Brightcove targeting OTT platform expansion, including leaders such as iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku and WWW
  • Roughly 100 million internet users watch online videos every day, creating a highly lucrative market opportunity for Friendable
  • The video streaming industry in the United States is expected to reach $7.08 billion in 2021
Friendable Inc. (OTC: FDBL) is a mobile technology and marketing company focused on connecting and engaging users through its proprietary mobile and desktop applications. Launched July 24, 2020, the company’s flagship offering is designed to help artists engage with their fans around the world and earn revenue while doing so. The livestreaming platform supports artists at all levels, providing exclusive artist content ‘Channels,’ LIVE event streaming, promotional support, fan subscriptions and custom merchandise designs, all of which serve as revenue streams for each artist. With Fan Pass, artists can offer exclusive content channels to their fans, who can use their smartphones to gain access to their favorite artists, as well as an all-access pass to all artists on the platform. Additionally, the Fan Pass team will deploy social broadcasters to capture exclusive VIP experiences, interviews and behind-the-scenes content featuring their favorite artists – all available to fan subscribers on a free trial basis. Subscriptions are billed monthly at $3.99, or about the cost of downloading a couple of songs, and VIP experiences are available at a fraction of the cost of traditional face-to-face meetups. Friendable Inc. was founded by Robert A. Rositano Jr. and Dean Rositano, two brothers with over 27 years of experience working together on technology-related ventures. The Fan Pass Mobile & Desktop App Friendable Inc. launched its Fan Pass platform as a solution for artists and their fans as the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated shutdown have continued to severely hamstring the entertainment industry as a whole. Through Fan Pass, the company aims to reach artists at all levels looking to alter their touring schedules to include ‘Virtual Touring,’ new revenue sources and innovative fan engagement opportunities that are expected to become permanent fixtures of artists’ touring routines moving forward. Fan Pass creates an ecosystem that embraces fans of all kinds, feeding diehard followers and developing lasting connections with more casual supporters. Through the app, qualified artists are provided with a custom designed, exclusive ’Fan Pass Channel’ where they can invite fans and social followers from anywhere around the world to join in chats and live events – allowing fans to experience all there is to see of an artist in one place. Artists earn revenue from monthly fan subscribers, merchandise sales, tickets sold for virtual streaming events and generally from all content views or impressions on their channels. All content views and sales of every kind are reported to each artist through their dashboards, including real-time payout and earnings information. Fan Pass’ exclusive ‘All Access VIP’ option provides fans with access to content, such as:
  • Live performances or online concerts
  • Backstage meetups before, during or after events
  • Livestreams of studio sessions
  • Behind-the-scenes footage of music video and photo shoots
  • Special interviews and one-on-one videos
  • Streams highlighting the artists’ daily lives
The Fan Pass platform is extremely intuitive, bringing each artist through a streamlined onboarding process, including building out artist ‘Channels’, scheduling LIVE events and designing special edition merchandise to be offered solely through exclusive Fan Pass merchandise stores. “With the global pandemic disrupting the entertainment industry in such a profound way, artists have had to look to digital distribution and live virtual performances in order to maintain any earning opportunities. Fan Pass and our team are determined to provide solutions and support to all artists, their fans and the industry in general. We are excited about the opportunity we have to shape the future of virtual entertainment, revenue generation and artist/fan engagement,” Robert A. Rositano Jr., CEO of Friendable Inc., stated in a news release. Market Opportunity Artists rely heavily on revenue streams that are not often seen by those without intimate industry knowledge. When it comes to traditional performances, the sale of VIP/backstage or meet & greet passes to boost revenue can often become the majority of the artist’s annual tour revenue. Data provided by one of the company’s original entertainment partners, The Kluger Agency (TKA), suggests that as much as 18-23% of artists’ annual tour revenue has historically been derived from these VIP experiences. The World Economic Forum reports that, in 2020, the six-month-plus disappearance of live music concerts is estimated to have cost “the industry more than $10 billion in sponsorships,” and individual artists are feeling the loss the most. Fan Pass is helping to bridge this gap, providing more affordable virtual VIP experiences that can be offered simultaneously to fans around the world. While it’s free for artists to join, Fan Pass leverages a monthly subscription model paid by fans to generate revenues. These revenues are shared with all channel artists. In exchange for its platform features, live streaming tools, bandwidth, processing and handling, Fan Pass earns platform fees on each separately ticketed event, as well as splits with each artist on subscriber fees and merchandise designed and sold on the platform. The U.S. video streaming industry is expected to hit $7.08 billion in value in 2021, with an estimated 100 million internet users watching online video content every day, according to data from Livestream.com. The same report suggests that 45% of live video audiences would pay for exclusive, on-demand video from a favorite team, speaker or performer. Through Fan Pass, Friendable Inc. is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this opportunity. Friendable App The company’s second application, Friendable, is an all-inclusive platform where users can meet, chat and date. The app has exceeded 1.5 million total downloads, with over 900,000 historical registered users and more than 580,000 historical user profiles. Friendable Inc.’s Next Phase of Growth To facilitate its next phase of growth, Friendable Inc. is seeking an additional $1 million in equity investment, with a follow-on funding that meets or exceeds $5 million. The company intends to utilize its relationships to secure the lowest cost of capital available, as these funds will drive technology advancements, increase head count, fund marketing initiatives and secure additional celebrity talent aimed at bringing larger fan audiences to each released event. These initiatives will assist in building recurring monthly (fan) subscribers, effectively generating recurring monthly revenue for each artist, as well. The next phase of growth is expected to play a key role in accelerating the company’s download and conversion of data for subscription revenue and merchandise sales. The company’s primary goal is to establish Fan Pass as a premier brand and mobile platform dedicated to connecting and engaging users around the world. In support of this goal, it has entered into a partnership with Brightcove targeting OTT platform expansion, including leaders such as iOS, Android, Apple TV, Android TV, Roku and WWW. In the highly competitive video streaming market, Friendable Inc. has tapped into an unmet demand from today’s ever-present ‘omni-users’ for constant contact with celebrities and influencers. Via Fan Pass, the company offers investors an opportunity to gain a stake in an organization catering to this new breed of omni-users and their influencers. The application’s potential is clearly illustrated by the interest it has generated in recent weeks. From September 4 to October 12, the Fan Pass platform added 246 new artists, accounting for a 410 percent increase in just six weeks. “We are extremely encouraged by the ongoing swell of interest as the value of our Fan Pass platform continues to resonate in the artist community,” Friendable CEO Robert A. Rositano Jr. stated in a news release. “We believe the live streaming functionality, our full-circle offering and diverse revenue opportunities the platform offers will continue to drive exponential growth as management remains focused on building long-term shareholder value.” Management Team Robert A. Rositano Jr. is the co-founder and CEO of Friendable Inc. He oversees the daily management and operational duties of all areas of the business. He has over 20 years of experience as a serial entrepreneur, bringing in over $60 million in liquidity events for the companies he has created or managed. Before starting Friendable Inc. with his brother, Rositano was a founding member of the internet’s first IPO, Netcom Online Communications Inc. It was sold to ICG, then to EarthLink in 1995. He has been a co-founder of several successful ventures, including Simply Internet Inc., Nettaxi.com and America’s Biggest Inc., among others. He also authored one of the first web directories for MacMillan Publishers. Dean Rositano is the co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Friendable Inc. He handles the day-to-day operations and guides the technical direction of the company. He has over 15 years of executive management, financial management, high technology operations and internet architecture experience. Before co-founding Friendable Inc., Rositano co-founded several other companies, including Checkmate Mobile Inc. and Latitude Venture Partners LLC, among others. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Friendable.com. NOTE TO INVESTORS: The latest news and updates relating to FDBL are available in the company’s newsroom at http://ibn.fm/FDBL

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