The flaring and venting of natural gas is a major component of climate change, accounting for approximately 390 million tons of emitted carbon dioxide each year. In 2013, the total amount of natural gas lost during production, including gas that was intentionally flared, amounted to an estimated 65 billion cubic feet, according to a study by the Environmental Defense Fund. That’s enough to adequately meet the heating and cooking needs of approximately 1.6 million homes. Well Power, Inc. (OTCQB: WPWR), through the continued development of its innovative Micro-Refinery Unit (MRU), is working on addressing this issue by providing a financially-viable method of harnessing and utilizing natural gas that would otherwise be wasted.

From a financial standpoint, approximately $50 billion of natural gas is wasted through flaring practices each year, according to World Bank. Despite the value of this natural resource, the costs associated with transport make flaring a favorable alternative in many oil producing regions. The MRU provides the means for on-site processing of the gas, eliminating the need for costly infrastructure while enhancing the value of produced natural gas.

Utilizing a proprietary conversion system, Well Power’s MRU is designed to allow for the transformation of natural gas into a variety of valued end products – including engineered fuels, electric power, heat and ammonia. As a fully mobile solution, the company’s technology can be deployed near the wellhead, making it a financially-viable alternative to excessive gas flaring.

As of its latest update, Well Power remained in the developmental stage with its licensed MRU technology, finalizing preparations to commence distribution throughout the State of Texas before expanding into other geographical areas. As it closes in on the completion of its MRU prototype, Well Power will look to leverage the increasing political and environmental pressure surrounding the flaring practices of the oil and gas industry in order to maximize its market impact.

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ASCC advanced on its goals for international distribution this week with its first shipment of RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka to Vancouver, British Columbia, one of Canada’s most important markets for distilled spirit. This comes after months of planning and action to expand the company’s flagship spirit into Canada, where vodka is the most popular distilled spirit category in the country.

ASCC also noted that RWB Vodka will enter the market as a standout, as one of very few distilled spirits products with “gluten-free” on the label in Canada.

“We have targeted Canada for expansion since RWB Vodka’s debut,” ASCC CEO Robert Federowicz stated in the news release. “Growing this brand’s reach has been a primary goal for our company in 2015, and Canadian distribution is an ideal place to start.”

ASCC is executing its expansion following the continued success of RWB Vodka, as well as the impending debut of Big Box Vodka, an ultra-premium bag-in-box distilled spirit. ASCC also recently announced that it expanded its distribution network to include the state of Louisiana.

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ROI Land Investments is a diversified real estate investment company specializing in land development. The company’s primary focus is on acquiring vacant properties in areas that are free from zoning restrictions. Following purchase, ROII obtains the necessary permits, outsources the development of infrastructure and sells subdivided land units to large regional developers for a profit.

In June, the company took a significant step toward continued growth through the acquisition of its first development target in the United States. The property encompasses 220 acres of land and water rights in Evans, Colorado, on which ROII plans to develop residential housing. Beginning in 2016, the company will initiate development of approximately 1,200 lots featuring a mix of housing units – including single family homes, town homes, duplexes, triplexes and condos.

“The development opportunity in Evans is consistent with ROII’s strategy to target markets that have a strong economic outlook and a shortage of high-quality, affordable housing,” Philippe Germain, president of ROII, stated in a news release. “By taking advantage of the opportunity to acquire land at a price below its appraised value, we expect to generate a significant return for shareholders, while delivering sought after quality housing.”

Upon completion of its Colorado project, ROII will be in a formidable position to capitalize on the area’s sustained job growth, which, according to the Department of Labor, has been among the strongest in the nation. In July, the company demonstrated the marketability of its project by announcing a binding agreement to sell approximately one-third of the project to a well-respected local construction firm following development.

ROII has also made strides toward international growth in recent weeks. Through an agreement with Sobha Hartland, a multinational, multi-product real estate developer, the company cleared the way to acquire three prime plots of land in an upcoming $4 billion mixed-use project located in the heart of Dubai. This deal marks ROII’s first venture in the Middle East, effectively broadening the company’s geographic reach and promoting strong financial growth in the future.

For more information, visit www.roilandinvestments.com

Dominovas Energy is on a mission to electrify the world, and, in recent weeks, the company has made tremendous progress toward achieving that goal. Following its June execution of a three megawatt multi-year guaranteed power provider agreement (PPA) with the City of David in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Dominovas laid the groundwork for potentially expansive growth through an historic partnership with the United States government on the Power Africa Initiative (PAI).

Last week, the company gave shareholders a taste of the vast growth potential offered through the PAI when it announced a 200 megawatt multi-year guaranteed PPA with the South Kivu Province of the DRC. Through this agreement, Dominovas will provide the equivalent of 20 percent of the total number of fuel cells delivered to the region in the last two decades. Over its multi-year term, the PPA will yield more than $1 billion in guaranteed revenue for the company.

“We have worked diligently to put ourselves in this position to be able to qualify for acceptance in the Power Africa Initiative, which provides us direct partner access to finance partners that share in the mission to provide power to Africa,” Michael Watkins, president and chief operating officer of Dominovas, stated in a news release. “Today, our sales cycle is maturing, our OEM partners are committed and in place, and our revenue and financing model is being received with favor.”

On the heels of its recent market growth, Dominovas announced plans to engage both shareholders and investors through a conference call scheduled for August 13 at 7:00pm EDT. During this call, the company’s management team will be addressing the questions and concerns of interested parties, particularly as they relate to the company’s recent announcements regarding the PAI.

“It is very important at this time to engage directly with our constituency in order to address and answer all questions,” stated Eric Fresh, Sr., vice president of finance and investments with Dominovas. “We understand the significance and importance that an informed shareholder and investor base can have on a company such as ours.”

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Dominovas is a leading power solutions provider distributing its proprietary RUBICON™ solid oxide fuel cell technology in order to provide clean and efficient electricity production in burgeoning markets around the globe. As a private sector partner of the government-backed PAI, the company is in a strong position to rapidly expand the distribution of its groundbreaking technology in the coming years.

In the months ahead, Dominovas will look to leverage the considerable financing capacity afforded by its inclusion in the PAI in order to achieve sustainable industry growth. For prospective shareholders, the company’s upcoming conference call will provide valuable insight into the market potential of its RUBICON technology moving forward.

For more information, visit www.dominovasenergy.com

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ENGlobal’s service line-up is enough to make any engineer directly involved in the energy industry sit up and take notice. The company’s expertise runs wide and deep on its road toward sustainable growth and ultimately shareholder value. Players in the energy sector are beneficiaries of ENG’s expertise in the areas of energy and construction, automation integration, automation engineering and design and subsea controls and integration.

ENGlobal’s synthetic gas experience within its Construction and Engineering branch includes key facilities design and consulting projects for gasification, hydrogen facilities, gas-to-liquids and ammonia facilities to name a few.

With respect to gasification of biomass, the company has developed a study which reveals the feasibility of designing, purchasing and constructing a Biomass to Energy (BTE) project in the United States. The study contains analysis of the design, procurement and construction of the BTE plant and a preliminary heat and material balance showing the amount of power potentially generated from the syngas – a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

Another emerging source for alternative fuel production is in the area of gas-to-liquids. The company has in its possession a feasibility study for the use of Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) reactors to convert natural gas into liquid transportation fuels; ultra-low sulfur diesel in particular. The process involves natural gas being introduced to a steam-methane reformer to create SYNGAS. The SYNGAS then reacts with a catalyst in the F-T reactor to form F-T wax. As the process progresses, the wax is then hydrocracked and used in refining technology to produce transportation fuels.

ENGlobal’s range of services in the synthetic gas space go from conceptual engineering and feasibility studies to detailed design, construction management, permitting, third party operations and maintenance and program management. Leveraging experience in refining and petrochemical processing, the company is known for delivering the industry’s finest solutions to its customer base regarding renewable projects.

ENGlobal provides engineering and related project services to the energy sector throughout the United States and world. ENGlobal operates through its Automation and Engineering segments. The company’s Automation segment delivers services related to the design, fabrication and implementation of advanced automation, control, instrumentation and process analytical systems. The Engineering segment provides consulting services for the development, management and execution of projects requiring professional engineering, construction management, and a wide variety of ancillary support and services.

For more information on the company, visit www.ENGlobal.com

Trans-Lux Corp. is a leading designer and manufacturer of digital display solutions. The company’s TL Vision digital video displays and TL Energy LED lighting solutions are marketed to a variety of industries in which digital signage is a viable business tool – including the financial, sports and entertainment, gaming, education, government and commercial markets. Offering a comprehensive collection of LED large screen systems, LCD flat panel displays, data walls and scoreboards, Trans-Lux is able to effectively provide digital display products for virtually every venue.

Since being founded in 1920, Trans-Lux has developed a formidable position in the evolving electronic display market. Within the last year, the company has successfully leveraged this position to provide dynamic displays to a collection of clients in high-profile venues, such as Soldier Field in Chicago and Times Square in New York. In particular, Trans-Lux’s three phase project in New York is expected to account for more than $2.5 million in total revenue.

“Trans-Lux was first to bring LED technology to the Times Square area, and we continue to deliver new and innovative LED display and lighting solutions to help maintain its reputation as the crossroads of the world,” J. M. Allain, president and chief executive officer of Trans-Lux, stated in a news release. “Our TL Vision LED displays provide a highly visible and effective media platform to engage and drive customer traffic with HD quality imagery and messaging.”

In the years to come, the digital signage industry is expected to experience accelerated growth, putting Trans-Lux into a strong strategic position to expand its current market share. According to a report by InfoTrends, businesses that utilize digital signage realize a 31.7 percent increase in overall sales. Likewise, an impressive 63 percent of people reported that digital signage is effective in catching their attention.

In the first quarter of 2015, Trans-Lux provided a glimpse of its growth potential by recording strong financial results, achieving a quarter-of-quarter increase in gross profit of nearly 50 percent. The company built on this progress in June by announcing the opening of a new design and production facility in Shenzhen, China, as well as the formation of new technology partnerships with two of the world’s leading LED suppliers.

“Our new design and production resources in China, and the addition of two highly renowned technology partners, further support the continued growth of Trans-Lux on a global scale,” continued Allain. “Our new manufacturing facility in China complements our manufacturing capabilities here in the U.S. and allows us to accelerate delivery times with better quality controls.”

For prospective shareholders, Trans-Lux’s recent commitment to expanding its industry presence could provide a platform for strong investor returns moving forward. Look for the company to lean on the competitive advantages provided by its new international manufacturing capabilities in order to expand its market share in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.trans-lux.com

Wisdom Homes of America, an owner and operator of manufactured homes retail centers in Texas, announces that it has engaged the investor relations services of QualityStocks. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, QualityStocks has assisted more than 300 public companies with their efforts to broaden influence, attract growth capital and improve shareholder value.

“So far, 2015 has been a strong year in terms of brand exposure and growing our revenues,” stated Brent Nelms, president of Wisdom Homes of America. “The market for manufactured housing is flourishing as a growing number of today’s consumers seek-out high quality manufactured homes that won’t break the bank. With Wisdom Homes, aesthetic appeal and solid functionality never have to be sacrificed in the name of affordability. As we continue to grow our physical presence and capture our share of this growing market, we need a loud voice to relay our progress to existing and potential shareholders — we’ve selected QualityStocks to be that voice.”

QualityStocks will use its powerful network of partners, daily and weekly newsletters, social media channels, blog and other outreach tools to raise awareness of Wisdom Homes of America’s current operations, achievements and future expansion plans to the investment community.

“Wisdom Homes of America has an incredible product positioned in a high-potential market, and the proof is in the numbers,” stated QualityStocks Managing Director Michael McCarthy. “As the company previously announced, it is on track to achieve revenues of at least $4 million by year end, its first full year owning and operating its manufactured home retail centers. As a trusted partner, the QualityStocks team will broadcast the brand and its potential to the investment community. Using our vast networks, resources, tools and experience, we will raise awareness of the Wisdom Homes brand and communicate the company’s achievements to current and future investors.”

For more information, visit www.wisdomhomesofamerica.com

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With a legal market size last year of around $2.7 billion, which is projected to expand by a whopping 300 percent over the next four years to around $10.8 billion according to a recent report from ArcView Market Research, the market for cannabis in the U.S. is fueling one of the fastest growing industries the country has to offer. Given that there is yet considerable room for expansion nationwide, as well as positive/widespread consumer sentiment that continues to drive legislative easing of legal restrictions on both medical and recreational use, the industry is primed to blossom nationally, from medical marijuana (MMJ) being legal in just 23 states, D.C. and the territory of Puerto Rico, and recreational use being allowed in Alaska, Colorado, D.C., Oregon and Washington.

The profound benefits of easily tolerable and safe medicines based on established and emerging cannabis science, which have been demonstrated thus far in areas like epilepsy, largely speak for themselves and this vector is an extremely important one for the future of the industry as well, as it will continue to be the narrow end of the wedge for the development of the broader market. This market will eventually contain a rich variety of everything from edibles and extracts by developers like Nutritional High International (OTCQB: SPLIF), to frontline cannabinoid medicines from companies like GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH), such as the multiple sclerosis-related spasticity drug Sativex®, or the recently FDA Orphan Drug Designation approved Epidiolex©, designed to treat severe forms of epilepsy.

Another major driver of legislative reform on this issue has of course been tax revenue and with Washington recently noting how it has successfully emulated Colorado’s own achievements in this area, raking in some $250 million in sales over the past year and realizing around $62 million in excise taxes (a figure 72 percent higher than initially forecast), it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out what the future of the cannabis industry here in America will look like. Indeed, it feels like the end of the alcohol prohibition era to many investors and some of the small to mid-cap companies out there today, who are still just cutting their teeth, could be tomorrow’s juggernauts, rivaling some of the top players in the $170 billion plus U.S. alcoholic beverages market, like Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE: BUD), Diageo (NYSE: DEO), and Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP).

The key to maturing into such a juggernaut however is a difficult to pull off combination of visionary business modeling, talented personnel, logistical capacity, marketing, understanding of the end-user dynamics, and most importantly the quality of the product itself. This is where an up-and-coming biopharma development company with strong roots in cutting-edge plant biology and cultivation technology like GrowBLOX Sciences (OTC: GBLX) really shines. With an integrated approach to the market, spanning its proprietary grow technology based on tissue sample-based cloning and a controlled environment that yields consistently high-grade product, which is ideal for both consumers and pharma development purposes alike, through to a well-thought-out commercialization and marketing strategy, GBLX is one of the few “pot stocks” around today with a full-spectrum approach to the industry that could emerge as a one of tomorrow’s sector juggernauts.

By leveraging the company’s proprietary TissueBLOX, GrowBLOX, and CureBLOX platforms, GBLX is able to deliver genetically consistent, high-grade strains of certified raw cannabis materials and blends that will not only resonate with consumers in the end markets and fetch premium prices, while simultaneously priming the pump for accelerated human trialing of cannabis-based medicines. Because the company’s lab-based analytical methods allow GBLX to make precise determinations about key strains and the profile of active ingredients in those strains, and because of the company’s tight post-processing via its ExtractionLAB technology, GrowBLOX Sciences is effectively at the forefront of cannabis drug discovery capabilities, due to its ability to target and cultivate the best strains, and to do so in an environment which eliminates almost all of the variables that otherwise represent risk factors that must be compensated for.

Able to reduce the typical 15 to 20 year development window and billion plus required to bring a new drug to market, GBLX’s accelerated drug discovery program harnesses in-house strain science, the ability to cultivate genetically pure and identical plants, as well as the processing technology needed to rapidly establish FDA FastTrack Approvals or Orphan Drug designations. Moreover, the company’s GBLX-PRO app leverages Big Data harvesting techniques in order to create a real-time feedback loop with end-users, allowing for the rapid establishment of highly coordinated strain profile information, cannabis safety profiling, and usage-based symptom relief data. Cannabis-based medicine development targets run the gamut from cancer treatments, cardio protection, compromised immune system products and inflammation fighters, to indications for treating metabolic syndrome, neurological disorders like epilepsy, and more standard fare such as pain management.

The combination of this accelerated drug discovery pipelining solution with the revenue potential from consistently high-grade materials and blends output to the dispensary market is only the beginning of the story for GBLX though, as the company has already shipped out production-model GrowBLOX units to its GB Sciences Nevada and GB Sciences Puerto Rico operations. With a $1.75 million funding commitment established via Pacific Leaf Ventures to get the company’s 4000 pounds per year Nevada-based Cultivation Lab up and running, as well as a clean, highly-efficient brick and mortar dispensary model known as The Apothecary in the works, and an advanced vending machine on the table that easily rivals or surpasses Medbox’s implementation (OTC: MDBX), GrowBLOX Sciences is already well on its way to becoming one of the top integrated operators in the industry.

Tight branding and marketing at the consumer level, combined with high-grade product and an ability to consistently produced scalable quantities for both direct consumption and drug development will be the keys to GBLX’s long-term success.

Learn more by visiting www.growblox.com

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Appalachian Mountain Brewery is a growing player in the booming craft beer industry. Based in North Carolina, the company produces and distributes award-winning beer from its brewery and tasting room, as well as operates a food truck through its FarmToFlame subsidiary. Together, these two services combine to create a casual dining experience that elegantly balances innovation and sustainability. Additionally, the company plans to begin selling hard cider, which will be created from locally-grown North Carolina apples, through its Appalachian Mountain Cidery subsidiary in the coming weeks.

In recent years, the demand for craft beer has exploded. According to a report by the Brewers Association, craft beer sales grew by 17.6 percent to $19.6 billion in 2014. As a result of this growth, craft beer accounted for 11 percent of total beer sales throughout the United States. This market surge should provide HOPS with an opportunity to record strong financial results as it continues to expand its distribution network moving forward. In the first quarter of 2015, the company gave prospective shareholders a preview of its tremendous market potential when it posted an increase in gross profit of nearly 12 percent, as compared to the previous quarter.

In March, HOPS took a major step toward continued market growth when it announced a distribution agreement with Craft Brew Alliance, Inc. (NASDAQ: BREW), a leading craft brewing company, which will expand the company’s reach across North Carolina and beyond. By the end of 2015, the partnership is expected to facilitate the distribution of HOPS’s most popular brews throughout the Appalachian region.

“[Craft Brew Alliance] has built a phenomenal national network with its wholesaler partners, and we couldn’t be more excited to become a part of it as we continue to grow our business,” Sean Spiegelman, chief executive officer of HOPS, stated in a news release. “Through this agreement, we expect that [Appalachian Mountain Brewery] beer sales will grow exponentially as we increase distribution in key regions.”

With its recent efforts toward expanding its distribution network, HOPS represents an intriguing investment opportunity. Look for the company to leverage the strong performance of the national craft beer industry in order to promote continued financial growth and sustainable investor returns in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.appalachianmountainbrewery.com

Escalade, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of sporting goods products, offering a full selection of basketball goals, archery equipment, indoor and outdoor game recreation and fitness products under a collection of industry-leading brands sold around the world. The company leverages an expansive distribution network – including sporting goods retailers, specialty dealers, online retailers, traditional department stores and mass merchants – to sell its products, helping it maintain a significant presence in the global sporting goods market for more than 80 years. In recent months, Escalade has leaned on this presence to promote strong financial growth and improved investor returns.

In the first quarter of 2015, Escalade demonstrated a commitment to increasing the strength of its brands by continuing to invest in product development. Through this strategy, the company was able to realize a 21 percent year-over-year increase in net sales, recording $33.4 million for the period. These results gave Escalade the financial flexibility to increase its quarterly dividend for all common stock in the future.

“We are pleased to increase our quarterly dividend payment based on the company’s strong financial performance,” Robert J. Keller, president and chief executive officer of Escalade, stated in a news release. “To achieve sustained growth in our markets, we will continue to make strategic investments in product line expansion and new category entry.”

Since its purchase of Kunkel Industries™ hand-pulled golf carts way back in 1966, Escalade has had tremendous success in promoting strong market growth through targeted acquisitions. Most recently, the company acquired Cue and Case Sales, Inc., a billiard accessory distributor serving the specialty dealer market, which immediately provided Escalade with access to a broadened and diversified customer base with which to continue building on its recent financial performance.

Last August, Escalade’s board of directors voted unanimously to focus exclusively on the sporting goods segment moving forward. Since the announcement of that decision, the company has posted increasingly strong financial results, making it an intriguing candidate for prospective investors. Look for Escalade to continue expanding its presence in the sporting goods market, providing a formidable platform for sustainable shareholder returns in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.escaladesports.com