DGE invites professionals and executives of life science companies catering to risk management, data privacy, analytics, and compliance, for the Artificial Intelligence for Life Sciences Compliance conference. The event will be held on June 3-4, 2024, in Philadelphia. The main agenda of the conference is to discuss methods of modernizing compliance, risk management, and protecting organizations in the age of AI.

The event is hosted by Dynamic Global Events (“DGE”), a Life Science leader in organizing B2B events. The global event company caters to the dynamic informational and networking needs of the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical Devices, and allied industries.

DGE offers a robust platform for networking where attendees can meet and collaborate with industries and entrepreneurs from the life science spectrum. They connect with industry leaders during the speaker sessions and discussion panels where experts delve into in-depth discussions on pivotal topics. Peers will exchange their ideas on the risks and strategies involved in AI implementation.

Important topics of discussion:

• Identification of areas of AI and machine learning implementation in life science companies
• Understand the latest regulatory policies
• Leverage AI to update risk management and compliance monitoring
• Discover the data privacy risks associated with AI
• Create a framework of ethics and compliance
• Strengthen predictive analytics with AI

The DGE conference in Philadelphia is a well-curated event that focuses on a targeted audience of like-minded professionals seeking industry connections and engagement. With global leaders making their presence at the event, newcomers and industry professionals can leverage the opportunity to interact and build long-term connections. The experts offer their invaluable insights and ideas to an interactive audience looking for answers to their queries on compliance and risk management with AI.

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• International government and business leaders are working together to reduce climate-changing pollution, under United Nations-led efforts to quantify emissions targets that may be attainable by the end of the decade
• Large multinational companies such as automaker General Motors exemplify some of the prime economic movers attempting to redesign their corporate operations to better address green energy opportunities
• The solar energy market continues to grow each year and has reached a point where more than 5 percent of all energy generation in the United States now comes from solar power
• Idaho-based Correlate Energy Corp. is strategically positioning itself amid the growing market with a focus on helping mid-tier, expansive-profile companies transition efficiently to greener energy use in their facilities
• Correlate recently identified a target of $7 million for a planned IPO that it will use to launch itself to a market listing on the NYSE

As the business industry develops strategies for partnering with world governments’ efforts to reduce their reliance on carbonized fuels, distributed energy solutions company Correlate Energy (OTCQB: CIPI) is positioning itself as a serious emerging player in a market poised for substantial growth.

Correlate Energy, or CIPI, is focused on providing the services mid-tier businesses need to transition from greenhouse gas-heavy utility use in their facilities to more efficient, climate-friendly energy profiles that generate less pollution.

“Sustainable power generation — solar, wind, and hydroelectric — has become a fairly mature market in the United States, particularly in the utility and residential markets,” Zacks Small Cap Research noted last year (https://ibn.fm/dpyMb). “Government incentives, lower costs for photovoltaic solar panels, and increasing demand for renewable energy solutions have fueled the expansion of solar generating capacity which now produces roughly 5% of all US electricity. The residential market for solar generation also continues to display healthy fundamentals with forecasts predicting growth of 15%+ per annum through the end of the decade which will further increase the proportion of all electricity generated by solar in the US.”

Automaker General Motors has demonstrated the drive among large corporations deeply invested in carbon fuels to green up their operations, developing a new Energy and Carbon Optimization (“ECO”) Metrics Dashboard to power its pledge to reduce its energy consumption, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions across its 118 U.S. sites by 35 percent (compared to a 2010 baseline) by 2035 (https://ibn.fm/LfSJD).

But mid-tier companies are often overlooked by continent-spanning energy companies and consulting firms in the sustainability market, creating a window of opportunity for CIPI.

“Behind the meter solar … has been our focus for a long time, specifically on large commercial and industrial properties,” Correlate’s Solar Energy & Storage Director Jason Loyet said during a March webcast with analytics partner Xendee (https://ibn.fm/ayams). “I think a lot of developers and a lot of commercial salespeople are getting approached by national portfolios — same with Correlate. We’re at a unique opportunity in the industry, (so) that we really need to move through the design and really qualify the projects and the technologies around it and understand (if this is) a viable project.”

As the company scales its operation for further growth, it has defined its terms for a planned initial public offering (“IPO”) that will fund uplisting to the New York Stock Exchange. The company plans to raise $7 million by offering 1.2 million units at a price range of $5 to $7, according to a Renaissance Capital statement last month (https://ibn.fm/91Vfi). It had initially filed a statement with the Security and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) last year for plans to raise up to $14 million (https://ibn.fm/YQbFF).

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Correlate.Energy, including the following:

Breaking Down Barriers To Your ESG Goals While Generating Additional Net Operating Income: www.Correlate.Energy/our-process Platform Generates New Rent And Operating Income, Allowing You To Meet Your ESG Goals: www.Correlate.Energy/program

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

• Democratizing Success: Btab is dedicated to democratizing success in the modern retail landscape, firmly believing that every business, regardless of size, deserves a fair chance to thrive
• Comprehensive Solutions: Unlike traditional resellers, Btab offers comprehensive e-commerce and social commerce solutions, going beyond mere sales facilitation to empower small businesses at every step of their journey
• Supporting Small Business Needs: Btab prioritizes small businesses, offering end-to-end support in product supply, sales assistance, sourcing, and funding

Btab Ecommerce Group (OTC: BBTT) is on a mission to democratize success in the modern retail landscape. The company firmly believes that every business, regardless of size, deserves a fair chance to thrive. Unlike traditional resellers, Btab offers comprehensive e-commerce and social commerce solutions, going beyond mere sales facilitation to empower small businesses at every step of their journey.

In a market dominated by industry giants like Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA), Shopify Inc. (NYSE: SHOP), and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Btab distinguishes itself by prioritizing the needs of small businesses. With an unwavering commitment to providing end-to-end support, Btab not only supplies its own products but also helps businesses sell their products and assists in sourcing goods, and securing funding, underscoring its dedication to empowering small businesses. This dedication echoes the commitment of companies like Global-E Online Ltd (NASDAQ: GLBE) in the e-commerce service sector.

Btab’s unique approach involves a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of small business owners. From product supply and sourcing to marketing and sales platforms, and logistics support, Btab ensures that entrepreneurs can focus on business growth without being overwhelmed by the complexities of e-commerce operations.

The company’s strategic expansion mirrors the success stories of global players like Shopify, with headquarters in Australia and growing operations in key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, and Asia. Unlike its competitors, Btab places a strong emphasis on direct support for small businesses, aiming to become the leading global product supplier for this underserved segment.

The planned business combination with Integrated Wellness Acquisition Corp (NYSE: WEL) represents a significant milestone in Btab’s growth strategy, valuing the company at $250 million. This move underscores Btab’s commitment to expanding its reach and providing even greater support to small businesses worldwide.

Btab’s diverse platform offerings, including Btab Commerce, SocialSocial.Social, and specialized marketplaces like Marketplace Australia, Aussie Markets and Chemist Deals, cater to a wide range of needs. By integrating social commerce elements, Btab’s hybrid model combines the best of e-commerce and social networking, offering a unique value proposition to its customers.

With the global e-commerce market projected to reach $18.81 trillion by 2029 (source: Mordor Intelligence), Btab is poised to capitalize on this growth trajectory, particularly in underserved markets where small businesses are eager to establish an online presence.

For more information about Btab Ecommerce Group, Inc. and its innovative solutions for small businesses, visit the company’s website at www.BtabCorp.com.

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

• Tartisan Nickel Corp., a Canadian mineral and battery materials exploration and mining development company, is looking to carve out a significant market share in the global nickel mining market
• It looks to achieve this by banking on its flagship Kenbridge Nickel Project, which has shown significant potential, as evidenced in the recent preliminary Assessment Report (“PEA”)
• Its management has expressed its confidence in the value of the project and the potential to expand the mine’s life, offering a rich source and modest capex compared to other deposits

Tartisan Nickel (CSE: TN) (OTCQB: TTSRF) (FSE: 8TA), a Canadian mineral and battery materials exploration and mining development company, has its eyes set on a sector that is projected to be valued at over $84.04 billion by 2030. The global nickel mining market, which is integral in the electronic vehicle (“EV”), power tool batteries, and portable electronics, was valued at $50.4 billion in 2022, and as demand for it grows over time, experts note, so will its value (https://ibn.fm/whatd).

The company’s management is banking on its flagship Kenbridge Nickel Project located in the north-central part of the Atikwa Lake area and the south-central part of the Fisher Lake Area in the Kenora Mining District, to further its goal of tapping into the growing nickel mining industry. This, in addition to its Dan Pancho Manganese Silver Zinc Project, its Turtle Pond Nickel Copper Project as well as its Sill Lake Lead Silver Project, its management believes, will be integral in asserting the company as a leader in its segment, all while creating value for its shareholders.

In a summary presentation article featured in the online Ontario Mining Review (Issue 1 of 2024, pages 18 and 19), Tartisan highlighted its preparations for the next exploration phase for its Kenbridge Nickel Project. Of note was the Preliminary Economic Assessment Report (“PEA”), which outlined a low-cost, 1,500 to 2,000 tone-a-day operation, with an initial forecast of a nine-year mine life, with pre-production capital costs of $133.7 million and a potential start-up in three and a half years.  Dean MacEachern, Tartisan’s chief consulting geologist, pointed to the modest capital expenditure (capex) offered by the project. “It’s under $140 million to get started. That compares with a lot of large low-grade deposits that will take $2 billion to get going.” (https://ibn.fm/yywd9).

The article highlighted how the flagship property has been tested by 685 surface and underground drill holes totaling 120,00 meters. It also noted the management’s confidence in the expansiveness of the mineralization, potentially expanding the mine’s life. “We drilled a few 1,000-meter -plus holes in 2021 and discovered that the mineralization does continue at depth and along strike,” noted MacEachern. “We believe that we can expand the resource and ultimately the mine life,” he added.

Tartisan has budgeted an additional 8,500 plus meters of drilling for the 2024 calendar year to explore the property further. The objective is to continue to test the down-dip extension and bring some “inferred resource into the indicated category,” according to the article. As of the start of the month, the company had already kicked off feasibility studies and overall exploration at the site, and its 2022 PEA report heavily informed it.

“There remains excellent potential to increase and upgrade the quality of the near-surface mineralization at Kenbridge thereby adding additional years of production or providing the basis for an increase in annual throughput,” noted Mark Appleby, Tartisan’s President and CEO (https://ibn.fm/HczNg).

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

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

• Tier 1 Jurisdiction: The flagship Duquesne West Gold Project is located in the heart of Rouyn-Noranda – a prolific mining district
• Historical Inferred Mineral Resource Estimate: 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 g/t and an average thickness of 5.71 meters in 4.171 million tonnes*
• Fully Funded Drill Program: Expected to begin in Q2 2024 and will focus on the new open pit model
• Strategic Investor: Rob McEwen, founder of Goldcorp, recently invested C$1M investment, now owning 8% of the company
• AI – Machine Learning: Used to create the first 3D and geological models in record time
• Long term objectives: Continue to develop the economics of a new conceptual open pit model and continue to grow ounces externally and internally to known resources; update the historic resource to a new 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by Q1 2025; move the project toward a PEA or more advanced study

Emperor Metals (CSE: AUOZ) (OTCQB: EMAUF) (FRA: 9NH) is an advanced stage gold exploration company focused on proving and developing the substantial resource potential of its flagship Duquesne West Gold Project located in the Tier 1 district of the Southern Abitibi Greenstone belt of Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec. The Project has a 2011 historical mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of Au at 5.42 g/t and an average thickness of 5.71 m*.

In 2023, with the use of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Emperor Metals created the first ever 3D mineralized and geological model, which illuminated the potential to add significant ounces to this deposit. Using these models, Emperor’s had a very successful 2023 drilling campaign of 8,579 m. In addition to laterally extending high grade zones by intercepting grades of 15.8 g/t Au over 10.8 meters, Emperor encountered intercepts of lower grade bulk tonnage in the host rocks (1.69 g/t Au over 25 m). This led to envisioning a different strategy of exploration and the revelation that a conceptual open-pit potentially overlies this high-grade gold deposit. Historic core sampling began (2,500 m) for discovering overlooked lower grade gold in the host rock around the high-grade lenses. Lower grade bulk tonnage gold improves the open-pit economics by reducing stripping ratios and adding overlooked incremental ounces for open pit mining.

Emperor Metals is set to begin a fully funded Phase II 8,000 m drilling program in May 2024. The company also plans on assaying an additional 8,000 m of historic core within the open pit model. Emperor is working toward producing an updated NI 43-101 Mineral Resource Estimate by Q1 2025.

The company is led by a dynamic group of resource sector professionals who have a strong record of success in evaluating and advancing mining projects from exploration through to production, attracting capital and overcoming adversity to deliver exceptional shareholder value.

Project

Emperor Metals has an option to earn 100% ownership of the Duquesne West Gold Project, a mineral claim package comprising 38 claims covering approximately 1,389 ha (3,432 acres) in Quebec.

The Duquesne West Gold Property is located 32 kilometers northwest of the city of Rouyn-Noranda and 10 kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. The property lies within the historic Duparquet gold mining camp in the southern portion of the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in the Superior Province.

Emperor is targeting the potential multimillion-ounce resource in a combination of conceptual open pit and underground mining scenarios. A Phase I drill campaign and historical core sampling program was completed in 2023, which included resource confirmation and exploration drilling, focusing on delineating and growing the resource toward development.

The property hosts a historical inferred mineral resource estimate of 727,000 ounces of gold at a grade of 5.42 grams per ton (g/t) and average stope thickness of 5.71 m. The mineral resource estimate predates modern Canadian Institute of Mining guidelines, and a Qualified Person on behalf of Emperor Metals has not reviewed or verified the mineral resource estimate. Therefore, it is considered historical in nature and is reported solely to provide an indication of the magnitude of mineralization that could be present on the property. The gold system remains open for resource identification and expansion.

Reinterpretation of the existing geological model was created using artificial intelligence and machine learning. This AI model shows the opportunity for additional discovery of ounces by revealing gold trends unknown to previous workers and the potential to expand the resource along significant gold-endowed structural zones. Multiple scenarios exist to expand additional resources, which include:

• Underground High-Grade Gold
• Open Pit Bulk Tonnage Gold
• Underground Bulk Tonnage Gold

The Duquesne West-Ottoman property straddles the Porcupine-Destor gold localizing fault several kilometers east of the town of Duparquet. A number of previous drill campaigns have outlined an inferred resource of 4.17 million tons grading 5.42 g/t of gold (cut) or 6.36 g/t (uncut), as reported in the NI 43-101 report titled “Technical Report and Mineral Resource Estimate Update for the Duquesne-Ottoman Property, Quebec, Canada.”

Emperor Metals is funded for an 8,000-meter drilling program focusing primarily on adding ounces to the current resource within and lateral to the open pit model. An additional 8,000 m of historical core sampling and assaying is included in the budget to help build incremental ounces in the open-pit environment.

Market Opportunity

The World Gold Council, the industry association for the world’s gold producers, estimated in 2023 the physical financial gold market, which is made up of bars, coins, gold ETFs and central bank reserves, to be worth nearly $5 trillion.

The council reports that gold mine production adds approximately 3,500 tons of the precious metal to the world’s supply annually, equivalent to about 2% growth. This historical scarcity and relatively slow production of new supply, as compared to other commodities, is a primary reason gold has retained its value for millennia, according to the council.

In May 2024, the market price of gold was approximately $2,340 per ounce.

Management Team

John Florek, P.Geol., is President, CEO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 35 years of technical and senior management experience with major and junior mining companies, including roles as founder, vice president and director. He has helped identify and develop significant asset value for mines and exploration projects from grass roots through development. He has worked for several major mineral producers, including BHP, Placer Dome, Barrick, Teck and Detour Gold/Kirkland Lake Gold/Agnico Eagle.

Sean Mager is CFO and Director of Emperor Metals. He has worked more than 30 years in the mining sector, including extensive experience in corporate development, stakeholder relations, regulatory, financial and operations.

Alex Horsley is Head of Corporate Development and Director of Emperor Metals. He has more than 20 years of experience in the mining sector and capital markets with a focus on finance, marketing, management, corporate development and communications. He is founder and former CEO of Emperor Metals. He has assisted in raising more than C$40 million for exploration and development mining companies.

*Power-Fardy and Breede, 2011. The Mineral Resource Estimate (“MRE”) constructed in 2011 is considered historical in nature as it was constructed prior to the most recent Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (“CIM”) standards (2014) and guidelines (2019) for mineral resources. In addition, the economic factors used to demonstrate reasonable prospects of eventual economic extraction for the MRE have changed since 2011. A qualified person has not done sufficient work to consider the MRE as current. Emperor is not treating the historical MRE as current. The reader is cautioned not to treat it, or any part of it, as a current MRE.

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

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

• Canada’s 2024 budget builds upon earlier commitments to mining industry, strategy
• Changes to the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit have potential to impact mining exploration
• Aston Bay, other mining companies make up Canada’s mining industry, which is a major sector of the country’s economy

Last week Canada officials released the official budget, which included a mix of measures that will impact the country’s mining and mineral exploration sector (https://ibn.fm/91cP2). Aston Bay Holdings (TSX.V: BAY) (OTCQB: ATBHF), a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for high-grade copper and gold deposits in Canada’s Nunavut territory, may be impacted by the announcement, along with other Canada-based mining companies.

According to the Mining Association of Canada (“MAC”), Canada’s 2024 budget “builds upon earlier commitments in Budget 2023, as well as in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement and the Canadian Critical Minerals Strategy.” The budget does the following:

• extends the Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit (CTM-ITC) to include the cost of investments in eligible property used primarily to produce qualifying critical minerals and to make certain other adjustments designed to provide greater clarity to businesses involved in polymetallic extraction and processing.
• establishes a target of five years or less to complete federal impact assessment and permitting processes and two years or less for permitting of nonfederal-designated projects
• creates $5 billion in loan guarantees to unlock access to capital for Indigenous communities, creating economic opportunities and supporting economic development priorities
• creates more work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students
• extends the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (“METC”) to March 31, 2025, and allows individual taxpayers to claim 80% of the Charitable Donations Tax Credit instead of 50% as originally proposed in 2023.

Mineral exploration companies such as Aston are paying particular attention to the changes to the METC. According to the article, “the budget’s increase to the inclusion rate for corporations and trusts to two-thirds and for individuals to two-thirds will significantly reduce the value of the METC to many individuals. Unless the government increases the adjusted cost base of all flow-through shares from zero percent to higher levels, we believe this budget will be very damaging to financing of mineral exploration in Canada at a time when new investment in critical minerals exploration is most needed.”

The article noted that MAC officials are hoping to work with Finance Canada to avoid what may be unintended consequences of these proposed changes.

“Today’s budget has pros and cons,” said MAC president and CEO Pierre Gratton. “The proposed new threshold for the CTM-ITC is welcome, but the changes to capital gains may undermine the METC and harm mineral exploration financing.  We applaud the government’s ambitions with respect to project timelines, but the real success will come down to implementation. We look forward to working with the government to make sure that mines in Canada can be approved and brought online in timelines that are more responsive to the urgent need for Canadian minerals and metals.”

According to the article, the mining industry is a major sector of Canada’s economy, responsible for 22% of Canada’s total domestic exports and contributing $125 billion to the national GDP. “Canada’s mining sector employs 665,000 people directly and indirectly across the country. The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and is a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.”

Aston Bay is proud to be part of this strong Canadian sector. The company is focused on exploring for gold and copper in North America, specifically in Nunavut, where it has partnered with Australian explorer American West Metals at the high-grade Storm Copper Project. Aston Bay has no required expenditures in the partnership, which is aggressively advancing the high-grade sediment-hosted copper mineralization toward development and further discovery. The drills are turning at the property right now, with geophysics underway to find the next discovery on their approximately 219,257 hectares property on Somerset Island, Nunavut, Canada, which is located approximately 200 kilometers south of Teck’s profitable, past-producing Polaris (Pb-Zn) mine.

About Aston Bay Holdings

Aston Bay is a publicly traded mineral exploration company exploring for high-grade copper and gold deposits in Virginia, USA, and Nunavut, Canada. The company is led by CEO Thomas Ullrich with exploration in Virginia directed by the Company’s advisor, Don Taylor, the 2018 Thayer Lindsley Award winner for his discovery of the Taylor Pb-Zn-Ag Deposit in Arizona. The company is currently exploring the high-grade Buckingham Gold Vein in central Virginia and is in advanced stages of negotiation on other lands with high-grade copper potential in the area.

For more information, visit the company’s website at https://AstonBayHoldings.com.

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

• D-Wave recently released the company’s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, along with updates and recent achievements, including advancing quantum computing technology with the introduction of D-Wave’s fast-anneal feature and yielding of 4800+ qubit processors for its upcoming Advantage2(TM) system
• Fast-anneal is designed to accelerate quantum computations, minimizing the effects of external disturbances such as thermal fluctuations and noise, which are common barriers in quantum computing environments
• D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz is scheduled for a fireside chat on May 16, 2024, during the Needham Technology, Media, and Consumer Conference to discuss these latest advancements, strategic direction, and the measurable outcomes that quantum computing is delivering today

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services, recently released the company’s financial results for its first fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024, showing YOY growth in revenue, bookings, gross profit and cash. Dr. Baratz said the company’s positive first quarter numbers reflect growing customer demand for quantum and hybrid quantum solutions that can drive measurable impact today (https://ibn.fm/ZzhJl). “Coupled with the significant technical milestones we’ve achieved with the Advantage2 prototype, we believe our progress leading the commercialization of quantum is evident.” 

During the earnings conference call, D-Wave also discussed recent technical highlights and its advancements of quantum computing technology, most notably the introduction of the fast-anneal feature. This innovation is designed to accelerate quantum computations, minimizing the effects of external disturbances such as thermal fluctuations and noise, which are common barriers in quantum computing environments. The industry-leading analyst firm IDC highlighted the importance of this breakthrough, equating it to major developments like logical qubit and error mitigation technologies in gate-based quantum systems.

Building on this innovation, D-Wave has successfully yielded 4,800+ qubit processors for its upcoming Advantage2 system. This new processor follows the earlier release of the 1200+ qubit Advantage2 prototype, which is already available through the Leap™ quantum cloud service. The development of these 4800+ qubit processors signify a crucial step in the roadmap toward the next generation of quantum computing systems.

The company also recently announced its participation in the Needham Technology, Media, and Consumer Conference. The 19th Annual Needham Technology, Media, and Consumer Conference is being held May 14-16, 2024, and is a hybrid conference with in-person and virtual meeting days. A live webcast will be available through Needham & Company (https://ibn.fm/IhnJI).

The conference will feature public and private company presentations, fireside chats, thematic panels, and 1-on-1 meetings for qualified institutional, private equity, and venture capital investors. Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, is scheduled for a fireside chat on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 1:30pm ET, and will offer an in-depth discussion about the company’s latest advancements, strategic direction, and the measurable outcomes that quantum computing is delivering today (https://ibn.fm/8d81J).

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

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

Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management’s control, including the risks set forth under the heading “Risk Factors” discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I of the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part II of the company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the company’s other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this press release in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to the company on the date hereof. The company undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law.

• Bebuzee is a Miami-based social platform and streaming service focused on developing and deploying America’s first Super App, an all-in-one app that is set to redefine the digital landscape in the Europe as well as the U.S.
• Named Bebuzee, the Super App is set to challenge the status quo in Western markets, given that the tech ecosystem has long been dominated by many small apps that each offer a single service or just a few services
• The Bebuzee Super App merges entertainment, e-commerce, and communication, representing a comprehensive portal to a growing world of apps for consumers, and what will serve as a critical address for all types of businesses

Today, the common practice for companies in the American digital landscape is to create multiple applications and websites that offer customers only a fraction of the functionalities found in the super apps dominating the Asian tech ecosystem. The distributed nature of these functionalities across different platforms has long meant that services such as communication, entertainment, e-commerce, real estate, and trading in digital assets, have been primarily available only through multiple siloed standalone apps.

As a result, consumers and businesses have traditionally had to create profiles for each app and subsequently log onto the platforms at different times to satisfy their communication, trading, entertainment, or e-commerce needs, which can be disorienting. While this rather traditional practice has largely become the norm, one company is looking to challenge the status quo and set new standards for app usage through its Super App.

Bebuzee (OTC: BBUZ), a Miami-based social platform and streaming service focused on developing and deploying America’s first Super App, recently announced the launch of its Super App, eponymously named Bebuzee, set to redefine the digital landscape in the US and Europe. According to the company, the launch of the all-in-one app shows the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology (https://ibn.fm/f9PPk).

The Super App combines multiple services into a single, intuitive platform, offering users an unparalleled experience that merges entertainment, e-commerce, and communication. It boasts a state-of-the-art messaging system that empowers users with advanced features for seamless personal and professional interactions. It also supports immersive entertainment, mobile payment and digital wallet service, location reviews, news and information resources, a flight search engine, a ticket exchange service, an NFP marketplace, and more as it continues to grow and develop.

Moreover, the Super App offers a boundless e-commerce and real estate service that enables users to shop for all types of products and services, or discover such things as global real estate listings. It also enables internal developers and third-party providers to publish mini-apps for users to activate as needed. The Super App clads these services and features with a groundbreaking design and an intuitive interface, guaranteeing a superior user experience.

“We are on the cusp of unveiling a product that will completely transform the way people interact with digital platforms,” said Joe Onyero, CEO of Bebuzee. “Our Super App is not just a technological feat; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and user-centric design. We are confident that this app will resonate with users in the US and European markets, offering them an unmatched digital experience.”

The Super App’s launch follows an extended period of beta testing, with Bebuzee having announced the beta launch in January last year (https://ibn.fm/faWoM). The company then relaunched its enhanced website in April 2023, which was followed by a reported influx of daily registrations by thousands of real estate agents and merchants (https://ibn.fm/MeiYs).

As described by the company: “Bebuzee is the only social platform where you can sign up as a user, real estate agent, tradesman, or e-commerce merchant, and interact with others accordingly on one simple platform. The different profile registrations give the opportunity to businesses to list important information, such as a company’s address, email, website, description, and additional key information, including AI messaging tools to automate, sort, and quickly respond to messages and digital content in a way that promotes progression of business flow.”

CEO Onyero explains that the Bebuzee platform goes beyond what agents, customers, and merchants are accustomed to with traditional marketing channels and platforms. He noted that the influx of registrations indicated the “beginnings of massive adoption and success in an industry otherwise siloed by various smaller platforms and sites.”

Bebuzee believes the launch of its Super App marks a pivotal moment in the tech industry. According to the company, the launch offers investors a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and transformative market trend spreading across the American tech ecosystem. Also participating in this trend are US tech companies, including Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META), Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), and Uber Technologies (NYSE: UBER), which are diversifying their respective main apps to include additional services, in effect mimicking the super-app functionality (https://ibn.fm/bo7bn). And with a 2022 survey showing that 72% of consumers in Australia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the U.S. are interested in super apps (https://ibn.fm/oiUVk), the market appears to be ready for Bebuzee’s Super App.

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

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

• The global textile industry is increasingly turning to hemp, celebrating the plant’s ability to enhance soil health, support biodiversity, suppress weeds, and increase yields
• Central American expansion is part of MedCana’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the global cannabis and agricultural technology sectors 
• MedCana is a pioneer in the integration of technology and agriculture, focusing on cannabis and emerging technologies

Worldwide, more farmers are opting to grow hemp because of its agricultural benefits. Leveraging that trend, Eko2o Environmental Solutions S.A.S., a majority-owned subsidiary of Software Effective Solutions (d/b/a MedCana) (OTC: SFWJ), is expanding operations into Costa Rica and the broader Central American market (https://ibn.fm/gLVkm). As the company moves forward with expansion plans, Eko2o provides invaluable insight and expertise gained from being at the forefront of agricultural innovation and offering cutting-edge solutions that enhance efficiency and sustainability in farming practices.

“Since its recent legalization in countries around the world, the global textile industry is increasingly turning to hemp, celebrating the plant’s ability to enhance soil health, support biodiversity, suppress weeds, and increase yields among subsequent crops — all while relying on little or no inputs,” stated a recent article (https://ibn.fm/Y3oCE). “Fiber hemp holds strong sustainability potential, but as it gains popularity, it is vital that we look at how it is grown.

“This means taking on board lessons learned from other fiber crops, where heavy synthetic pesticide and fertilizer use have become the norm,” the article continued. “At this early stage, the industry has a unique opportunity to shape fiber hemp standards from the soil up, setting up systems that maximize measurable benefits for the climate, ecosystems, and communities.”

Factors contributing to the company’s decision to expand into these key markets are the region’s rich biodiversity, its progressive environmental policies, and a growing demand for sustainable agricultural practices. Eko2o’s strategic expansion plans include establishing partnerships with local organizations, setting up operations that will serve as centers for research and development, and introducing its state-of-the-art agricultural technology solutions to the market.

“Costa Rica and Central America are regions known for their commitment to environmental sustainability and high agricultural potential,” said Eko2o CEO Juan Ricardo Velez. “This makes them the perfect match for Eko2o’s mission and expertise. We are excited about the opportunity to collaborate with local farmers and businesses to promote sustainable agriculture that benefits both the economy and the ecosystem.”

This expansion is part of MedCana’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the global cannabis and agricultural technology sectors. Recently, the company has inked several key deals and completed strategic acquisitions that have positioned the company as a key player in the industry. As a MedCana subsidiary, Eko2o has established a reputation for offering state-of-the-art greenhouse infrastructure and agricultural technology solutions. The company is committed to enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural production in Colombia and beyond.

Operating under Software Effective Solutions Corp., MedCana is a pioneer in the integration of technology and agriculture, focusing on cannabis and emerging technologies. With a vision to revolutionize the industry through innovation, MedCana is dedicated to acquiring and partnering with companies that align with its mission of promoting sustainable and technologically advanced agricultural practices.

MedCana is committed to developing clients and companies in Latin America, initially in Colombia, and partnerships with laboratories, research facilities and hospitals throughout the world. These recent acquisitions reflect the company’s focus on scientific advancements and sustainable practices as it works to achieve the broader goal of leading the cannabis industry through strategic growth and pioneering research. The company is excited about the future prospects these new assets bring to its operations and the vast opportunities for innovation they unlock.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.MedCana.net.

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• With cannabis legalization exploding nationwide, there are now over 19,500 incorporated U.S. cities, town, and villages that will govern local cannabis regulations
• Zoned Properties is comprised of a team of experts in cannabis zoning codes utilizing proprietary technology to identify premium cannabis dispensary locations
• Focused on its dispensary landlord model, the company has listed its largest cultivation property in Arizona for sale for $16 million

The cannabis industry is flourishing, but opening a dispensary isn’t a walk in the park. Aspiring entrepreneurs face a maze of regulations and considerations beyond simply having a quality supply chain.

Unprecedented Geographic Growth

California sparked the green wave in 1996 by becoming the first state to legalize medical marijuana. Fast forward 16 years, and Colorado and Washington shattered another barrier in 2012, allowing recreational cannabis use. Since then, the domino effect has been undeniable, with 38 states now permitting medical marijuana and 24 embracing recreational use.

In 2010, public approval for legal cannabis was just 32%. Today, with industry sales nearing $40 billion annually, approval is 91%. With that, there are now over 19,500 incorporated U.S. cities, town, and villages that will govern local cannabis regulations.

Zoning Laws and Location

Unlike many businesses, cannabis dispensaries are heavily restricted by state and local zoning ordinances. Understanding these complex regulations is crucial. Some areas completely ban dispensaries, while others have strict limitations on location. Navigating these restrictions can be a minefield, requiring expertise in real estate and community planning codes.

Not long after Colorado and Washington made history, Zoned Properties (OTCQB: ZDPY) was formed for the purpose of capitalizing on the real estate component of the burgeoning cannabis market. The company assembled a team of real estate experts specialized in different market nuances and undergirded their experience by developing a cutting-edge technology that differentiates Zoned Properties from anyone else in the industry.

The history and future of the company is brilliantly summarized in a recent Bell2Bell podcast with Zoned Properties CEO and Chairman Bryan McLaren.

Knowing Your Market

Finding the right location goes beyond zoning. Just because marijuana is legal doesn’t mean there’s specific demand. Demographics, traffic patterns, and competitor saturation all influence success. Data analysis and market research are crucial to ensure a dispensary caters to a viable customer base.

Zoned Properties’ proprietary technology plots every parcel of land in every legal cannabis state to know the codes and zoning at every location. Furthermore, the system identifies areas of high consumer demand and low supply. In other words, a perfect location for a dispensary.

Zoned Properties doesn’t just find properties; they transform them. Their team of real estate and community planning experts navigate the complex world of zoning regulations to obtain “special use”, or “conditional use” permits necessary for properties to operate as cannabis dispensaries. This entitlement significantly increases a property’s value.

The Cannabis Friendly Landlord

The business model has changed some over the years, with ZDPY management identifying the best way to build value is through owning and renting dispensaries via long-term absolute-net lease agreements. To that end, the company intends to fill its coffers by positioning to sell its largest cultivation property in Chino Valley, Arizona, which it recently listed for $16 million.

In its March 2024 corporate presentation, Zoned Properties said it had $3.1 million in cash on hand. Add in another $16 million and that is an anomaly of cash for a company with a market capitalization around only $7 million.

The dilution-free capital from the sale will be deployed to continue aggressive dispensary expansion into states exploding with growth and demand, including Ohio and Illinois.

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

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