• Freight Technologies (“Fr8Tech”) is a North American transportation logistics technology company streamlining and simplifying the once complex process of over-the-road (“OTR”) shipping
• Through its AI-powered Fr8app B2B marketplace, Fr8Tech connects shippers with carriers, helping reduce waste and inefficiency, and promoting security and visibility
• The company’s system is handy at a time when trade among parties to the USMCA is on an uptrend
• The continuous growth of trade among Canada, Mexico, and the United States, depends on the efficiency of trade support structures, such as the logistics-oriented technologies and services Fr8Tech is providing

In the years since the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) took effect in 1994 until it was renegotiated, all three participating countries’ economies benefited greatly. “Regional trade increased sharply over the treaty’s first two decades, from roughly $290 billion in 1993 to more than $1.1 trillion in 2016. Cross-border investment also surged,” a 2020 article in the Council on Foreign Relations reads (https://ibn.fm/q7fLc).

The NAFTA has since been renegotiated and is now the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”), with the new trilateral pact continuing the benefits purveyed by its predecessor. “The significance of USMCA is clear,” writes Joshua P. Meltzer, a Senior Fellow at the Global Economy and Development – Brookings Institution (https://ibn.fm/dup0G). “Canada and Mexico are the United States’ largest export markets: 23% of US exports go to Canada and Mexico (versus 5% to China), over 70% of Mexican exports are sent to the US and Canada, and 62% of Canadian exports are to the US and Mexico.”

The figures are further crystallized by the fact that Mexico was the United States’ number 1 trading partner in August and September 2022, a position held by Canada between January and September this year (https://ibn.fm/VcJY7). The continuous growth of trade among these three countries, however, depends on the efficiency of trade support structures such as logistics services.

Logistics services, coupled with a liberalized economic environment provided by the trade agreement, can increase trade volume, economies of scale, and scope of item distribution and production activities. Moreover, efficient transport and logistics systems strengthen the connectivity of various inter-dependent production sectors of an economy, including agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, and agri-food, just to mention a few (https://ibn.fm/D4H2B).

For Freight Technologies (NASDAQ: FRGT) (“Fr8Tech”), a North American transportation logistics technology company, the direct relationship between successful, efficient trade and logistics services has always been clear. Through its in-house technologies, which are powered by artificial intelligence (“AI”), Fr8Tech seeks to modernize operations for shippers and carriers in Mexico, Canada, and the US by optimizing logistics, reducing transportation costs, and making fleets more efficient.

All these benefits are anchored in an innovative digital freight matching technology: the Fr8App B2B marketplace. Fr8App is a central, cloud-based control center that connects shippers and carriers, matching them based on the former’s unique shipping needs and the latter’s carrying capacity and reliability. This way, and to put it simply, Fr8App streamlines and simplifies the once complex process of over-the-road (“OTR”) shipping.

The Fr8App marketplace is linked to some of Fr8Tech’s other software solutions, adding extra value to the users. For instance, the Fr8tms (transport management system) allows shippers to post their loads, the destination (Mexico, Canada, or the US), and the desired price. The Fr8tms then matches the shipper with a secure carrier, and once the shipment has been dispatched, the system provides real-time tracking and updates on the carrier’s whereabouts. On the other hand, the Fr8fms (fleet management system), which is designed for carriers, enables them to match desired loads at desired rates (https://ibn.fm/7ln90).

As the USMCA continues to spur trade among North American countries, Fr8Tech is providing support structures that boost the efficiency of this trade.

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.Fr8Technologies.com.

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

Corporate Communications IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork) Los Angeles, California www.InvestorBrandNetwork.com 310.299.1717 Office Editor@InvestorBrandNetwork.com

Fintech is the future of finance and it is important to stay on top of the latest global trends and opportunities in an industry that is rapidly developing. One way to do this is by attending the 2023 Fintech & Financing Conference and Expo (FFCON23). In its 8th year, FFCON23 is a must-attend event for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the world of fintech featuring over 50+ speakers and a global fintech and funding program.

FFCON23 is hosted by the National Crowdfunding & Fintech Association of Canada and partners such as Grant Thornton, InvestHK, Liquid Avatar Technologies, Bitvo, Digital Commerce Bank, Pateno Payments, and more.

The theme of FFCON23 is REGEN, representing the need for fresh thinking, regenerative finance, rebooting, and reigniting the opportunities (and challenges) of how successful fintechs in 2023 must go beyond technology to find purpose, create value, and build viable and sustainable ventures.

FFCON23 is a 5 week hybrid conference that kicks off on March 7 with in-person keynotes and networking, followed by 4 weekly half day interactive virtual events.  Program elements include pitching, trade show, though leadership, and networking and mentoring opportunities.

The schedule and topics are below:

March 7 – (in person, 12:30pm – 5:00pm) – FFCON Kick Off Program & Networking

March 14 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Digital Finance Innovation

March 21 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Alternative Investing and Fintech Draft Competition

March 28 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Regenerative Finance, Sustainability, Purpose

April 4 – (virtual, 1:30pm – 4:00pm) – Metaverse, Web3, Digital Assets, DAOs

Ticket price for all 5 weeks is only CA$250 and provide participants with great networking, expert insights and unique opportunities for growth across sectors:  fintech, blockchain, web3, crypto, embedded finance, metaverse, refi, defi, NFTs, DAOs, GameFi, AI, public & private capital markets, green finance, open banking, lending, cyber security, decentralization and privacy, digital identity, payments, wealthtech, regtech, and more!  Tech and channel agnostic, highly collaborative, and focused on strengthening Canada’s fintech ecosystem while plugging into global expansion opportunities.

Delegates will meet in-person and virtually with over 650 fintech founders, CEOs, investors, financial services execs and more.

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• D-Wave’s annual user conference provided attendees with valuable insights, demos, and scientific talks about D-Wave’s quantum computing and quantum-hybrid applications
• D-Wave identified several key takeaways from the conference, including: the commercialization of quantum is here, live commercial customer demonstrations showcase value in real-time, not all quantum is the same, it is easy to build quantum teams, and the upcoming Advantage2 processor expects to deliver enhanced performance
• More than 15 customers including Mastercard, Deloitte and Davidson Technologies were on hand to spotlight quantum and quantum-hybrid demos and applications built on D-Wave solutions

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS), a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services focused on delivering practical quantum applications, and the only provider building both annealing and gate-model quantum computers, recently held its Qubits23 user conference in Miami, Florida.

Providing valuable information, demos, and scientific talks, the conference served as an important opportunity for attendees to hear directly from industry leaders, network with like-minded professionals, and gain new insights into the latest developments in the rapidly developing field of quantum computing.

D-Wave highlighted six key takeaways, including:

• The commercialization of quantum is upon us: D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz discussed enterprise adoption trends and highlighted live demos of quantum-hybrid applications from D-Wave customers including Mastercard, Deloitte and Davidson Technologies.
• Live customer demos showcased the technology’s diverse applicability: The breadth of applications spanned across several industries including financial services, government and defense.
• Not all quantum is the same, with annealing solving problems today: While the practical use of gate model quantum computing is still years away, quantum annealing and quantum-hybrid applications can be used now to unlock business value and solve real world problems.
• Quantum early adopters see a variety of promising workloads: Bob Sorensen from Hyperion Research called out new survey data wherein respondents confirm the promise of quantum computing for a wide range of computational workloads, including machine learning applications, finance-oriented optimization, and logistics and supply chain management.
• Building a successful quantum application team is now easier than ever: A panel of quantum industry experts shared perspectives and experiences in staffing and training the quantum workforce, noting the ease with onboarding and training teams on quantum annealing and quantum-hybrid technology.
• Upcoming Advantage2 processors expected to deliver enhanced performance: The next generation Advantage2(TM) annealing quantum computing system is expected to feature 7000+ qubits and 20-way connectivity as well as higher energy scale and higher coherence.

In one of the event’s keynote customer demonstrations, Kate Abrey of Deloitte presented one of the first-ever live demos of quantum-hybrid applications in real-time. The demo showcased employee scheduling optimization and highlighted the technology’s applicability and potential impact across multiple industries that deal with complex workforce resource allocation. Schedules with this number of variables are often planned months in advance, which can adversely affect an entire ecosystem when illness or other scheduling disruptions occur (https://ibn.fm/sIMCr).

In addition to Deloitte, Qubits23 attendees heard from other D-Wave customers, including Davidson Technologies and Mastercard. Steve Flinter, Mastercard VP of R&D, discussed financial quantum-hybrid applications, including optimizing credit card offers, quantum fraud detection, and optimizing the cross-border, multi-lateral net settlement process used to settle funds. Dale Moore, COO of Davidson Technologies demoed the technology’s potential applicability and impact in the defense industry, with an application for missile defense optimization.

Many of the presentations, including Mr. Baratz’s keynote speech, “Complexity to Clarity,” can be found on the D-Wave Qubits 2023 Presentations channel on YouTube (https://ibn.fm/NrzuA).

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

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• The residential sector proves hard to decarbonize as GHG emissions from buildings hit a new high in 2022, despite renewable energy surpassing coal generation for the first time in 60 years
• Consumer Electronics Show 2023, one of the world’s most influential tech trade shows, gives us a glance into the all-electric, high-efficiency, grid-interactive homes of the greener future with a lineup of cutting-edge technologies designed to improve people’s lives and tackle environmental challenges
• As eco-friendly technologies gain traction across the board, GeoSolar appears well-positioned to benefit as rapid electrification continues and we turn to renewable sources for electricity generation

Although renewable energy surpassed coal generation for the first time in at least six decades, as sources like wind, solar, and hydro climbed to generate 22% of the nation’s total electricity supplies, U.S. greenhouse gas emissions kept increasing over the past year. A recent report published by the Rhodium Group, a leading independent research provider, shows that emissions from buildings and transportation – two sectors that have historically been proven difficult to go green – went up in 2022, pushing the total U.S. emissions up by 1.3% over the past year (https://ibn.fm/n6uKO). However, companies like GeoSolar Technologies (“GST”), a Denver-based climate technology company, work to drive the building sector back on track to a greener future. Its SmartGreen(TM) Home system is developed to maximize residential energy efficiency while minimizing carbon footprint by transforming how existing homes, commercial buildings and newly built homes are powered, heated, and cooled with renewable resources.

The residential sector has long been known as one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas (“GHG”) emissions. In 2022 only, emissions from buildings grew 6% due to exceptionally cold weather. Burning fossil fuels in buildings accounts for roughly 10% of U.S. carbon emissions. Still, the impact jumps to more than a third of the country’s total when carbon-emitting electricity that can be replaced by rooftop solar panels are added – which makes home electrification an essential element of combating climate change (https://ibn.fm/ZpINF).

So, it comes as no surprise that one of the notable trends at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023 – an event where thousands of tech companies unveil consumer products they are gearing up to launch – is focused on devices that help homeowners to manage home energy use, including solar panels, EV chargers, battery packs and systems for smart management of the load of appliances.

The latest CES show gives us a glimpse into the home of the future — one that efficiently heats, cools, and powers itself using electricity that comes from the utility power grid or the roof solar panels and that can be stored in batteries, or even shared with neighbors across power grids. Although only 10% of U.S. homes currently have these advanced technologies, homebuilders, contractors, and even utilities are increasingly viewing this rising green tide as unstoppable.

But wholesale electrification or the shift to electric heating and cooling and transportation will create a massive additional strain on the already stressed grid, often driving regionwide grid shortfalls during extreme weather events. Moreover, building a power grid infrastructure that can cope with rising demand costs billions of dollars and takes decades.

Here, renewable energy like solar can help. Solar panels allow homeowners to manage electricity, while home batteries can provide predictably priced power independence from power suppliers and a reliable source of backup power in the case of grid breakdown (https://ibn.fm/8ENc9). The latest CES show demonstrates that electric homes can be designed to connect and coordinate when and how they use electricity to smooth those stresses, and entire neighborhoods could connect into virtual power plants – self-balancing, self-supporting clean energy networks that interoperate with the grid when it’s working – or microgrids that can keep themselves powered when the larger grid goes down.

GeoSolar Technologies uses a variety of renewable energy sources to adopt a more holistic approach toward environmentally friendly and energy-efficient buildings of the future. With geothermal and solar technologies at its core, SmartGreen(TM) Homes aim to allow owners to disconnect from the electric grid without using any fossil fuels. The patent-pending integrated system comprises rooftop photovoltaic solar panels designed to capture energy from the sun to fulfill the home’s electricity demand for home appliances and electric car charging stations. Geothermal systems use stable temperatures of the earth for efficient heating and cooling, while the proprietary air purification unit is designed to deliver healthy and safe indoor air quality. With this integrated solution that combines solar power, geothermal, and other green technologies into one holistic system, GeoSolar appears well-positioned to benefit from the massive momentum the renewable industry is building today.

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

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

• As countries worldwide ramp up their climate action, Canada remains laser-focused on keeping step in global race toward a greener future; takes unyielding action to attract investments in green technologies to accelerate wholesale decarbonization of its economy
• Derived from organic sources that would otherwise produce GHG emissions as they decay, renewable natural gas is often considered not only carbon neutral but carbon-negative and, as such, could be an essential part of Canada’s heightened efforts to catalyze energy transition
• As Canada’s renewable energy trailblazer, EverGen appears set to build on this potentially recession-proof green momentum as the Company seeks to remain at forefront of Canada’s race to transform and grow at speed and scale on its path to net-zero

Marked by colossal changes in the fight against global warming, including shifts in energy policy, two Conferences of the Parties (“COP”), and ramped-up awareness about climate change, 2022 could be remembered as one of the most prosperous years when it comes to climate action. As we enter 2023, the race toward a greener future is heating up worldwide, and Canada – home to EverGen Infrastructure (TSX.V: EVGN) (OTCQX: EVGIF), a leading Canadian renewable energy company – has shown no sign of slowing down in its commitment to take the climate bull by the horns. In a country where economic growth has traditionally been based on natural resources, and other carbon–intensive industries, companies like EverGen are set to benefit since meeting the ambitious climate targets will require a substantial boost of investments in sectors that can strengthen Canada’s position as one of the leading low-carbon economies.

The global energy crisis has sparked unparalleled momentum for the green energy sector. Governments around the world are seeking alternative forms of energy that are non-emitting, reliable, and affordable to ensure both an economically and environmentally sustainable future. The US plans to inject $369 billion of incentives for clean energy through the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”), the largest federal legislation to combat climate change. The European Union rushes to expedite its green policies to support the transition from fossil fuels, while China and India are making headway on strengthening their climate agendas (https://ibn.fm/TiOuw).

With 66.6% of its electricity and 18.9% of its energy supply obtained from renewable sources — compared to the world’s 13.4% average — Canada is one of the renewable energy leaders. But the country is also determined to stay competitive and keep pace with a growing number of countries that scramble to attract investments in innovative technologies that can help accelerate the decarbonization of their economies (https://ibn.fm/9eWd7).

The federal government announced the country’s response to the IRA, asserting an investment tax credit for renewables and clean technology as well as the Canada Growth Fund as an essential element of Canada’s effort to remain relevant in this landscape of accelerated global climate action (https://ibn.fm/CgWav). It also proposed a 2035 deadline for net-zero electricity grid and a federal zero-emissions vehicle sales requirement for light-duty vehicles (https://ibn.fm/UqNGi).

As a company that turns the never-ending supply of waste into renewable natural gas (“RNG”), EverGen aims to be a leading player on Canada’s burgeoning clean fuels scene. By taking food waste and waste from dairy farms, one of the most notorious perpetrators when it comes to climate change, EverGen aims to solve two of the largest environmental challenges of modern economies – carbon reliance and waste disposal. Manufactured by processing organic waste such as food, livestock, crops and sewage, RNG can be piped into the existing natural gas grid, just as conventional natural gas drilled from the ground.

Committed to accelerating Canada’s advancements on the global RNG scene, EverGen appears poised to lead RNG adoption efforts across the country. Originally from British Columbia, where it had its start two years ago, EverGen grew quickly and branched out into Alberta and Ontario in 2022, remaining focused on acquiring, developing, building, and operating a portfolio of RNG and related waste-to-energy projects while developing a domestic RNG platform.

Boasting one of the world’s most comprehensive climate plans and a wealth of natural resources, Canada is poised to position itself as a leading clean energy supplier in a net-zero world. Due to the rising global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and reinforce energy security, the country’s clean fuels industry is rapidly growing, highlighting the importance of continued investment into the production, development, and distribution of clean fuels together with their infrastructure and technology (https://ibn.fm/IKWBu).

With the momentum set, more action is announced for 2023, and even a threatening economic downturn is unlikely to halt Canada’s fast-track decarbonization push. A technical recession expected in 2023 (https://ibn.fm/NCmPD) may slow efforts down, but the worries around energy security will likely continue to push the climate initiatives forward, which could potentially shield the country’s green sector from a sharper disruption amid the looming economic slowdown.

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

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

• SideChannel is on a mission to make cybersecurity simple and accessible through its ever-evolving technologies, coupled with a move to educate the masses and sensitize its clients on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, new threats that emerge, and how to address them
• In a recent interview with LiveNOW Fox, David Chasteen, SideChannel’s Executive VP, discussed the recently downed Chinese spy balloon, commenting on the complacency that had come with society acknowledging spy satellites as the pinnacle, thus overlooking a significant gap which China exploited
• By providing insights into current security matters and, while offering expert and affordable vCISO support, SideChannel is positioning itself as the go-to cybersecurity solution, particularly for SMBs
• The company is looking to capitalize on the growth of the global cybersecurity market, currently projected to grow to $423.88 billion by 2033, posting a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period (2023-2033)

SideChannel (OTCQB: SDCH), a company on a mission to make cybersecurity easily accessible and affordable, is constantly developing ways to better ensure client cybersecurity. It does so through its ever-evolving technologies and its move to educate the masses and sensitize its clients on the evolving cybersecurity landscape, emerging threats and how to address them. With a team of virtual Chief Information Security Officers (“vCISOs”) offering a combined 400-plus years of experience in cybersecurity, SideChannel is able to address the current global cybersecurity situation with solutions to increasing challenges.

David Chasteen, SideChannel’s Executive VP, recently appeared on a LiveNOW Fox interview where he discussed the recently downed Chinese spy balloon. As a former officer on the covert action staff of the CIA, Mr. Chasteen highlighted the changing security landscape and how evolving technology is helping the United States identify spy gadgets that it could not identify before. Of note was his comment on the complacency that had come with society acknowledging spy satellites as the pinnacle, ultimately overlooking a significant gap that China exploited, possibly for several years without being detected (https://ibn.fm/GE3qB).

“It is interesting, as I think people view aviation and spy technology as relatively stagnant. With spy satellites, I think that people think we have found the pinnacle,” he noted.

“Clearly, the Chinese were able to find an unfilled gap between satellite technology and aircraft technology in altitudes that are difficult to detect. Obviously, they weren’t detected until we changed our technologies for monitoring that middle layer stratosphere,” he added.

SideChannel, through the collective expertise of its vCISOs, is out to build and lead cybersecurity programs exclusively for small and mid-sized businesses (“SMBs”). With the increased uptake of cybersecurity solutions, given the growing need for businesses to protect themselves from cyberattacks and comply with cybersecurity regulations, SideChannel is seeing a surge in demand for its services. In 2022, it posted $4.8 million in revenue, up from $2.8 million in 2021 (https://ibn.fm/1a9uX).

In addition, the global cybersecurity market is estimated to hit $423.8 billion by 2033, up from $180.2 billion in 2022, representing a CAGR of 8.2% over the forecast period (2023-2033). This growth will be significantly influenced by the increasing penetration of connected devices and systems, the rising vulnerabilities in networks and systems, and stringent data privacy regulations that require organizations to protect personal data (https://ibn.fm/pvDre).

SideChannel recognizes this opportunity and is positioning itself as the go-to solution, particularly for SMBs. In addition, engaging in and offering insights into current security matters, such as the recently downed Chinese spy balloon, elevates the brand’s perception and positioning among its potential customers, allowing it to expand its market reach and grow its customer numbers.

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

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

• REZYFi is a real estate-oriented mortgage company that primarily targets licensed and permitted cannabis companies and owners of real estate who lease to cannabis companies
• The company is keen on capitalizing on possible opportunities brought by new and pending cannabis legislation
• Recently, the California Department of Cannabis Control sought the legal opinion of the state Attorney General’s office on whether or not interstate cannabis commerce will be viable, given the signing of a state bill to allow the transportation and distribution of cannabis products to other states
• Should the letter yield a positive opinion, legal interstate cannabis commerce could be a game-changer for the California cannabis industry

As states, which have been largely responsible for every advance in legal cannabis, of course, backed by the tolerance of the US Department of Justice, continue to evermore inch the industry forward, companies in the space are keenly watching. One of these is REZYFi, a real estate-oriented mortgage company that primarily targets licensed and permitted cannabis companies and owners of real estate who lease to cannabis companies.

The bills, which expand the opportunities and market for REZYFi and other players in the space, have been introduced and/or signed into state law in a number of states, including California. In September 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills to expand the legal cannabis market and remedy the harmful effects of bygone cannabis prohibition. Among these bills was Senate Bill 1326, which set the stage for licensed California marijuana companies to transport or distribute cannabis or cannabis products outside the state (https://ibn.fm/9Q7kW).

Specifically, it “would authorize the Governor to enter into an agreement with another state or states authorizing medicinal or adult-use commercial cannabis activity, or both, between foreign licensees, who are licensed under the laws of other state or states, and entities operating with a [California] state license…” (https://ibn.fm/GZ1et).

However, the bill stipulated that an agreement entered by the Governor can only take effect if one of four criteria is met, one of which requires the state Attorney General to issue a written opinion that the interstate cannabis trade “will not result in significant legal risk to the State of California under the federal Controlled Substances Act.”

It is pursuant to this criterion that the California Department of Cannabis Control (“DCC), through General Counsel Matthew Lee and Director Nicole Elliott, wrote a letter in late January asking the state Attorney General’s office its opinion on the matter. On their part, Lee and Elliott argued that interstate cannabis commerce would not result in significant legal risk to California (https://ibn.fm/iCV0C).

The letter has spawned a lot of excitement, with major players in the legal cannabis space calling it a significant development. Should it yield a positive opinion, legal interstate cannabis commerce is poised to be a game-changer, with some observers noting it could indeed prove profitable (https://ibn.fm/phMj0). It would, for instance, allow producers in California to access markets in new states, giving the state’s cannabis industry the tools it needs to drive growth.

According to an article in Forbes (https://ibn.fm/6Kaim), which quotes the head of Alliance for Sensible Markets, Adam Smith, interstate cannabis commerce bills “are indicative of a realization among forward-looking state leaders that state-siloed markets are unsustainable. In natural producer states like California, thousands of small farms and businesses are on the verge of collapse due to a lack of access to the markets these growing regions have traditionally served. In consumer states, where cannabis is more difficult or expensive to grow at scale, thousands of existing and potential small businesses will wait years for a still-limited and overpriced supply chain. Opening these markets will give those businesses immediate access to thousands of existing, world-class suppliers at more competitive pricing.”

REZYFi is uniquely positioned to benefit from the ever-evolving legal cannabis space. The company is led by a management team that has extensive experience in the cannabis and hemp marketplaces. This, REZYFi believes, allows it to understand the changing landscape of the cannabis industry and source the best opportunities in the sector. Additionally, the team holds significant managerial expertise and experience in a diverse range of real estate and financing subsectors, which allows the company to tailor financing packages to meet the unique needs of cannabis businesses. REZYFi is licensed in 36 states with offices in West Covina, California and Miami, Florida.

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

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

• San Diego Planning Group grants approval recommendation to Prime Harvest Inc. to open retail cannabis outlet in Mount Hope
• Community planning groups often appeal retail cannabis applications, resulting in long delays, court cases, and project abandonment
• Prime Harvest received local support by meeting with community stakeholders, revealed plans to integrate community’s needs into project
• Prime Harvest is a member of the Community Alliance Program, provides financial assistance for educational programs, homeless veterans, urban farms, and the arts

Opening a cannabis retail outlet in San Diego is not an easy process, but Prime Harvest, a legal tech-focused cannabis enterprise and parent company to JAXX Cannabis, is now one step closer with an approval recommendation from the San Diego Planning Group (https://ibn.fm/CKdUa).

Most cannabis companies aiming to open a retail shop are not as fortunate due to the overwhelming resistance from community planning groups across San Diego. Appeals are rampant, and typically result in long delays, court cases, and project abandonment.

Despite the arduous process, some cannabis companies – like Prime Harvest Inc. – manage to break through and gain an approval.

On November 14th, the Southeastern San Diego Planning Group voted 8 to 2 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for Prime Harvest Inc. to open a retail cannabis outlet in the city of Mount Hope. This is in sharp contrast to previous applications opposed by local grassroots organizations such as Millennium Hippie and Paving Great Futures, where “lack of engagement with the community and no plan for equity” were cited as reasons for the appeals.

Prime Harvest Inc.’s application took a different turn due to multiple meetings between the company and community stakeholders. During those engagements, Prime Harvest Inc. representatives demonstrated a plan to integrate the communities’ needs into its project, such as neighbourhood security and park beautification.

Social initiatives and philanthropy have always been a part of Prime Harvest Inc.’s mission. The company is a proud member of the Community Alliance Program (“CAP”), which provides assistance for educational programs, veterans, urban farms, and the arts. In addition, the CAP advocates for safe access of cannabis medicine to individuals in need.

Scientific research continues to validate therapeutic cannabis use for numerous conditions, including multiple sclerosis, anxiety, chronic neuropathic pain, resistant pediatric epilepsy, chemotherapy-induced nausea, and insomnia (https://ibn.fm/SIfvb). Prime Harvest Inc. is dedicated to helping patients affected by these conditions. Further, to complete its retail offerings, the company plans to market a range of cannabis-based products targeted at recreational and health-conscious consumers.

“From our humble beginnings in 2017 as San Diego, CA cannabis producers to our position today as a leader within the state’s cannabis industry, we’ve delivered excellence in legal access to cannabis, and best-in-class experiences that our community loves and supports,” said Prime Harvest CMO JM Balbuena (https://ibn.fm/udtqQ).

Prime Harvest Inc. is a full-service cannabis company that focuses on licensing, acquisition, compliance management, and direct-to-consumer operations. The company aims to provide first-in-class cannabis experiences while enriching local stakeholders with programs that support vulnerable communities, healthcare, education, and the arts.

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

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

• EVs are only doing so much to affect climate change; houses account for 33% of all carbon emissions in U.S.
• GeoSolar Technologies SmartGreen(TM) Home system is a zero-carbon solution that uses a combination of green technologies to eliminate the need for fossil-fuel energy
• SmartGreen(TM) households have been constructed in Colorado, where its geothermal heat pump system helped achieve some of the highest HERS scores ever

With climate change front and center, industries are innovating and making changes wherever possible to slash carbon emissions to meet global warming targets of 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. Rapid growth in electric vehicle sales is making a difference, but the real opportunity to move the needle resides in a far lesser discussed topic: homes. More succinctly, the heat pumps that keep people comfortable inside, an opportunity that is at the heart of the business model of GeoSolar Technologies (“GST”).

Heat pumps have been around for more than 160 years, and the technology continues to advance its efficiency. Heat pumps work by moving air. Simply put, heat pumps move hot air from indoors outside during the hot months and reverses the process in the cold months. These pumps use electricity as its energy source, as opposed to forced air furnaces that burn oil, propane, or natural gas to heat a building.

Geothermal heat pump systems work a bit differently in ways that they don’t draw air from the outside. Rather, the air in the system is pushed through underground pipes where temperatures remain far more constant, making the system even more efficient.

Some make the argument that heat pumps aren’t as appropriate for cold climates, for which GeoSolar Technologies strongly disagrees, putting its money where its mouth is to prove that notion wrong. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the first pilot homes of its patented SmartGreen(TM) Home system were constructed in the often-bitterly-cold region, delivering some of the best scores available in the Home Energy Rating System (“HERS”), the industry’s gold standard for measuring energy efficiency.

GeoSolar’s SmartGreen(TM) Home is a comprehensive system that results in a carbon-free home, a growing trend in residential housing. The system utilizes photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, geothermal ground loops and heat pump for heating and cooling, state-of-the-art air purification system, electric vehicle charging station, electric water heater, and optimized wall and ceiling insulation keep air from moving in and out of the building’s envelope.

For a reason, the idea of everyone getting an electric car is a short stretch, while home emissions go largely ignored when they should command a lot more attention. As GeoSolar poignantly reminds its communities that homes account for about one-third of all carbon dioxide emissions in the U.S. 62% of electricity used in buildings across the country still come from natural gas and coal-fired power plants.

“The U.S. has 84 million outdated homes with obsolete, fossil fuel driven energy systems that are highly toxic and polluting,” according to GeoSolar. That’s a lot of opportunity for the company to make SmartGreen(TM) a household name.

From the time a customer contacts GeoSolar, the company owns the whole process, starting with an audit of the home, explaining the installation – which typically only takes a couple weeks and can be done in new construction or retrofit – while arranging financing if required, and making sure the homeowner benefits from all government incentives available, which abound at state and federal levels.

Further proving the point for year-round functionality, heat pumps are becoming a hot commodity in Colorado. According to Xcel Energy, Colorado’s biggest electricity provider, the number of rebates it issued between 2021 and 2022 more than tripled to 1,220. In a similar vein, the number of heat pump rebates for the #2 electricity provider, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, jumped 40% to 942.

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

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

• Coyuchi’s product line features textiles made using 100% organic cotton – with more than 200,000 active customers averaging a repeat purchase rate of 35%
• The United States organic bedding market was valued at $231.8 million in 2020 and is expected to reach $1.2 billion globally by 2027
• Coyuchi pushes the organic textile market forward through circular initiatives, including the Coyuchi Climate Council and C4: The California Cotton & Climate Coalition
• Coyuchi guarantees the highest environmental and ethical standards through numerous certifications such as The Global Organic Textile Standard (“GOTS”), Fair Trade Certified, and MADE SAFE(R)
• Coyuchi is providing investment opportunities through a Regulation A+ public offering

The millennial generation was the first to make purchasing based on positive societal impact popular – with 83% wanting the brands they purchase from to align with their values and beliefs (https://ibn.fm/DpacM). Coyuchi, the gold standard in sustainable luxury home goods, uses 100% organic cotton in its textiles. It was built on four foundational pillars: protect the planet, innovate circular design, live sustainably, and enrich the community – which is why the company has experienced record growth, with 200,000 active customers averaging a repeat purchase rate of 35%.

Coyuchi’s offering includes sustainably produced luxury organic bedding, sheets, towels, apparel, and other home goods for the environmentally conscious home – which customers keep coming back for. The company’s “Customer Favorites” page features 40 of Coyuchi’s products most commonly purchased by customers visiting the Coyuchi website (https://ibn.fm/CWVgN).

Coyuchi’s product line features everything needed to keep warm during the cold winter months, including Cloud Brushed(TM) Organic Flannel Sheets, Organic Crinkled Percale(TM) Duvet, and Sequoia Washable Organic Cotton and Wool Blanket. These sustainably-made bedding options pair well with Coyuchi’s Cloud Loom(TM) Organic Towels and Unisex Organic Waffle Robe – providing luxury from head to toe for men and women.

The global organic bedding industry was valued at $792.2 million in 2020. By 2027, the market is expected to reach $1.2 billion, growing at a CAGR of 5.8%. The United States organic bedding market was valued at $231.8 million in 2020 (https://ibn.fm/kFsOw).

Coyuchi continues pushing the organic textile market forward through circular initiatives and supporting cross-industry sustainability as advocates. A circular business model is meant to ensure environmentally supportive properties as a product moves through its development and life cycle. In addition to its holistic circular business model, the company has created the Coyuchi Climate Council with a goal of net zero emissions by 2025 and net positive emissions by 2030. Coyuchi is also a founding member of C4: The California Cotton & Climate Coalition, which combines other sustainability-driven companies creating a structure for investing in regionally grown, Climate Beneficial(TM) cotton, and directly supports the livelihoods of the farmers that grew it. The company also guarantees the highest environmental and ethical standards through numerous certifications such as The Global Organic Textile Standard (“GOTS”), Fair Trade Certified, and MADE SAFE(R).

For investors, Coyuchi offers a unique opportunity through the company’s Regulation A+ (Reg A+) public offering. Reg A+ is a new law allowing almost anyone to invest in a public offering, an opportunity that was previously only available to the wealthiest 2% of Americans. Now, people can invest and hold a stake in companies they support and believe in – like Coyuchi.

Public investment in Coyuchi provides an incredible opportunity to push tenets of sustainable living forward and bring organic products to a wider audience. Coyuchi believes that everyone should have access to smart investment opportunities. Companies that focus on their positive environmental and social impacts in the communities they serve while driving financial performance is the definition of smart investing. Coyuchi brings a 99% organic product, 6,000 pounds of material renewed and resold, and 31 years of sustainable business experience. The company’s investment profile can be found on Manhattan Street Capital (https://ibn.fm/niELd).

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

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