Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTCQB: OGES) is leveraging a portfolio of intellectual property, a history of innovation and a system-level view of the current market landscape to deliver the next generation of energy storage solutions. The company’s strategy is to simultaneously deliver groundbreaking technologies while building an industrial-scale platform that includes multiple lithium battery chemistries and form factors optimized to address a collection of key markets – including stationary energy storage, as well as mobile, government, consumer and specialty applications.

In August, Oakridge’s proven strategy took center stage as the company announced that it was to be featured on “New to the Street”, a news program highlighting some of the most promising publically-traded businesses. The show, which is produced by FMW Media Works Corp., airs as paid-programming on select nationwide stations – including The History Channel and A&E – and reaches more than 95 million homes. By securing a spot on “New to the Street”, Oakridge gained national exposure and an opportunity to build upon its brand recognition and increase its market share.

Oakridge’s efforts to expand its market share also include operation in a collection of viable markets. In the United States, the company owns and operates two manufacturing facilities producing its cutting-edge large format Pro Series golf car batteries and its small format Patriot Series RC batteries. On the international stage, Oakridge operates through wholly-owned subsidiary Oakridge Global Energy Solutions Limited, Hong Kong while maintaining a substantial interest in Leclanche S.A., a Swiss developer and manufacturer of large-sized lithium ion batteries. Through these operations, Oakridge, under the guidance of its leadership team, is working to establish a sizable footprint in both the domestic and global energy storage markets.

The company is led by a seasoned management team featuring over a century of combined industry experience. Steve Barber, chief executive officer of Oakridge, has over 30 years of experience in the international business sector with dual qualifications in science and law. His unique entrepreneurial approach and strength in building long-term strategic alliances will play a pivotal role in the company’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable financial growth for the foreseeable future.

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Limoneira Company (NASDAQ: LMNR) is one of the world’s premier integrated agribusinesses. Founded in Ventura County, California, in 1893, the company’s dedication to innovation in the agricultural industry has helped it grow into a leading producer of lemons, avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other crops that are enjoyed around the planet. Limoneira currently maintains just under 11,000 acres of agricultural production – including 3,010 acres of lemons, 1,169 acres of avocados and 1,654 acres of oranges in California and Arizona. In September, the company announced plans to increase its production capacity through the purchase of more than 750 acres of orchards in California’s San Joaquin Valley.

According to a report by IBISWorld, the domestic orange and citrus groves market is expected to experience steady growth in the years to come. In particular, the report highlights government-sponsored programs as a driver of increased fruit and vegetable consumption. Because of the capital investment requirements and significant lead times for commercial harvesting, the company’s established presence in the agricultural market places it into a strong strategic position to benefit from this increased demand.

In addition to its agricultural investments, Limoneira has a long history of community building through its real estate and community development division. From sustainable, ‘live-walk-work’ communities to commercial rental units, this division provides diversification to the company’s agricultural operations. Last month, Limoneira announced a joint venture with The Lewis Group of Companies, a leading residential real estate investment firm, for the planned development of roughly 1,500 residential units comprising a 500-acre community in Santa Paula, California. Limoneira expects to receive approximately $100 million of net cash flow from the Santa Paula Gateway project over its 10-year duration.

“The Gateway Project is a great example of Limoneira unlocking the value of its extensive real estate assets,” Harold Edwards, president and chief executive officer of Limoneira, stated in a news release. “We believe that over time, this project this will result in significant cash flows, which will allow us to significantly increase the operating results of our global agribusiness. We are confident this will enhance the long-term value of our company for our shareholders and deliver on our stated goal of becoming one of the leading citrus agribusinesses in the world.”

In April, Limoniera’s innovative approach to the agribusiness sector was recognized by Grocery Headquarters with the ‘Grocery Headquarters Annual Produce Trailblazer Award’. Receiving this award underscored the company’s commitment to best-in-class practices while serving as a testament to the dedication of its employees. Through its recent efforts to build on this success in both its agribusiness and real estate segments, Limoneira is strategically positioned to promote sustainable growth and maximized shareholder value for the foreseeable future.

For more information, visit www.limoneira.com

Bollente Companies is growing a diverse portfolio of companies with an interest in disruptive technologies that positively impact the environment, consumer lifestyles and emerging economies. The company’s flagship brand, trutankless®, manufactures and distributes tankless water heaters that leverage proprietary technology in order to outperform and outlast both their tank and tankless predecessors – including those produced by industry giants such as AO Smith (NYSE: AOS) and General Electric (NYSE: GE) – in terms of energy efficiency, output and durability.

trutankless achieves this industry-leading performance by integrating its products with existing home automation systems through an intuitive online control panel, allowing homeowners to easily control water temperature to within one degree and monitor usage directly from their computer or mobile devices. These groundbreaking features helped trutankless claim the ‘Best Home Technology Product’ award at the 2014 NAHB International Builders Show and the ‘Governor’s Award of Merit for Energy and Technology Innovation’ at Arizona Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards.

By targeting the home automation market, Bollente is in a strong position to capitalize on rapid industry growth. According to a report by ABI Research, the U.S. home automation market will exceed $5.5 billion in 2016, and more than 500 million wireless smart home monitoring devices will be installed worldwide by 2018. This market performance, in addition to new Department of Energy guidelines for water heater efficiency, should provide a solid platform upon which to promote sustainable financial growth in the months to come.

“The new Department of Energy guidelines for water heaters are going to impact the majority of homes that currently use traditional tank water heaters,” Michael Stebbins, president of trutankless, stated in a news release. “Tanks will become larger and costlier to install, and homes requiring tank heaters that hold 55 or more gallons will have to upgrade to a heat pump for twice the cost, or go tankless. We are pleased to offer whole-home electric tankless solutions that already exceed the new Energy Factor guidelines.”

In the first three quarters of 2015, Bollente has made considerable progress toward improving its position in the home automation market through the introduction of two innovative products. In January, the company introduced truCirc, a state-of-the-art smart-home water circulation pump that limits energy consumption by tracking water usage and predicting hot water demand. In April, Bollente announced the release of Vero™, a new line of electric tankless water heaters geared toward budget-driven customers. These inventive products are expected to play a key role in the company’s ongoing efforts to increase its market share.

Moving forward, Bollente will look to capitalize on the established industry position of its trutankless brand while continuing to evaluate additional acquisition opportunities that can achieve strong profitability and generate lasting returns for its shareholders.

For more information, visit www.bollentecompanies.com

Despite a downturn in the oil and gas industry, Galenfeha, Inc. (OTC PINK: GLFH) is promoting strong financial growth by providing innovative solutions that help oil and gas producers increase efficiency and limit costs. Last month, the company introduced its proprietary iWaV intelligent injection control system, which seamlessly interfaces with existing SCADA infrastructure, enabling operators to remotely automate all aspects of chemical titration at well sites. In addition to demonstrating Galenfeha’s ongoing commitment to the oil and gas industry, the iWaV system provides the means for substantial cost savings by minimizing the need for labor-intensive, potentially dangerous onsite maintenance activities.

Earlier today, the company took a major step toward capitalizing on the marketability of its revolutionary system and increasing its presence in the oil and gas industry by announcing an exclusive distribution agreement with Oil and Gas Equipment, Inc. This agreement – which followed Galenfeha’s August announcement of a separate distribution agreement for the West Texas region – is expected to greatly improve the national presence and availability of the company’s products moving forward.

“We are delighted that Oil and Gas Equipment will represent our brand in new regions,” Lucien Marioneaux, Jr., president and chief executive officer of Galenfeha, stated in a news release. “We look forward to a successful partnership with incredible growth opportunities.”

Oil and Gas Equipment, Inc. has serviced the oil and gas industries in New Mexico, Utah and Colorado for nearly six decades. In this time, it has become known among industry experts as the premier ‘one-stop-shop’ for oil and gas production services and equipment.

In recent weeks, Galenfeha’s expanded product line has helped it achieve considerable financial growth. During the second quarter of 2015, the company recorded revenues of over $242,000 on its way to a gross profit of $132,000. The new relationships and payment terms associated with this growth are expected to spur a significant increase in cash flow in the months to come, allowing Galenfeha to explore opportunities to expand its manufacturing operations while continuing to promote maximized shareholder value.

Take a closer look at the company by visiting www.galenfeha.com

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The commercial real estate market in Colorado is benefitting from growing demand. Marijuana merchants are struggling to find adequate warehouse space to hold their lawful cannabis cultivation and their demand for grow space is quickly surpassing the amount of vacant space available, which is causing leasing rates to rise significantly. Cherubim Interests plans to take advantage of this environment of rising demand and rates by leasing secured square footage to individuals and corporations who need it.

The company recently entered into the controlled environment agriculture sector through the acquisition of an exclusive global license for the deployment of a proprietary plant cultivation technology. BudCube Cultivation Systems, a Cherubim Interests subsidiary, designed the fully portable and scalable technology so that it would offer a turnkey solution for cultivators of legal medical and recreational cannabis and other plant species.

In early October 2015, Cherubim Interests and BCS joined forces with Dgrass Enterprises, an Oregon-based consultation and research and development firm, in order to create the operating procedures for the BCS technology and to add key personnel to ensure that they can execute their growth strategies. Dominic Grasseth, CEO of Dgrass Enterprises, is one of those key team members. A skilled and popular entrepreneur, consultant, master gardener and horticultural expert, Grasseth has over 16 years of indoor and outdoor growing experience. With specializations in cultivation, production, extraction, grow room design, consultation, and industry wide retail and wholesale equipment sales, he brings a decidedly focused, comprehensive and exceptional amount of hands-on experience to the partnership. Together, Cherubim Interests, BCS and Dgrass Enterprises intend to answer some of the needs of the swiftly-evolving recreational and medical marijuana industry.

A hybrid business model coupled with an inventive market strategy makes Cherubim Interests an uncommon operator within the alternative construction, real estate development and controlled environment agriculture sectors.

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

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An increasing number of states are beginning to realize the enormous environmental and economic benefits of growing, rather than importing, industrial hemp. As the movement toward industrial hemp cultivation continues, more state officials are positioning their states to cash-in on the economic rewards.

Hemp, Inc. this morning reported that House Bill 967, which would allow industrial hemp to be grown or cultivated through special programs in the state of Pennsylvania, has advanced to the state’s House floor – and it didn’t take long. As reported in the article below, “the vote in the House Agriculture committee this week took just 10 minutes.”

Chris Goldstein of Philly.com, and associate editor of Freedom Leaf magazine reports…

William Penn is smiling. One of his favorite crops is on the way to a comeback in Pennsylvania.

Sponsored by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Hershey) the bill seeks to bring back a crop that was a staple in the Keystone State for hundreds of years. Hemp is a cousin of marijuana that has been prohibited since the end of World War II.

“The feds are catching on to the enormous environmental and economic benefits of the use of industrial hemp, and this pilot program anticipates the full legalization of hemp crops for industrial purposes in the future,” said Diamond in a statement. “My bill will put Pennsylvania in position to reap the economic rewards that will come when further barriers are removed.”

Almost all of the hemp used in the United States for fiber and food is imported from Canada and Europe. China has been making inroads into hemp production in recent years as well. According to a Congressional Research Service report from earlier this year, the current U.S. market for hemp products is $580 million annually.

Traditionally hemp was used to make rope. Think of the miles of the stuff needed on the sailing ships of yesteryear. Hemp is versatile. Cables on ski lifts are hemp cordage wrapped in woven steel. Its fibers can be refined and made into soft cloth.

Hemp seeds are a valuable food source that have become available in mainstream grocery stores. The seeds can be roasted and eaten on their own or milled into a protein-packed flour that is completely gluten-free.

In Canada, Motive Inc. is making a car called the Kestrel from hemp. The body panels, seat covers and pretty much everything but the engine are hemp. Several Canadian companies are even making hemp guitars.

In Germany, thousands of acres of hemp are farmed every year. According to a report from the U.S. Congress we are the only industrialized nation on the planet that doesn’t farm this crop.

This year industrial hemp was harvested in Colorado, Kentucky and a handful of other states. Still there are only a few hundred acres being farmed in these nascent programs in the US. If hemp could be brought back in force it could be a real boon to family farmers. Remarkably resilient and low maintenance it is far less costly to produce than other fiber or food crops such as cotton or soybeans.

Rep. Diamond pointed out that the federal government has eased the way for states to begin allowing hemp. The U.S. Farm Act of 2014 made it official with language that allows states to pass such laws. This makes it easy for Pa. to green light production. Under the Pa. hemp bills, university programs and some farms, under a special license, will begin to produce research crops to prove the viability of the resource. Down the road full production can be ramped up.

The vote in the House Agriculture committee this week took just 10 minutes. There were no amendments. A companion bill in the Senate sponsored by Senator Judy Schwank (D- Fleetwood) is expected to be voted through the corresponding Senate committee in the next few weeks. They will then go to floor votes in both chambers.

Amazing how swift and smooth things can work in Harrisburg. Yet the polar opposite process is happening for medical cannabis. Last week a task force of House Representatives released a long-awaited set of recommendations for a compassionate use bill. The Senate passed a limited medical marijuana bill last May. Since then the House has done nothing but stall.

The bi-partisan group of thirteen reps was formed at the behest of House Majority Leader Dave Reed. The group met frequently over the summer. But the result was more legislative theater than forward momentum.

The task force considered everything from delivery methods to the number of dispensaries. In the end they agreed with the Senate that no smoking of medical marijuana should be allowed. Only pills, oils, tinctures and liquids for vaporizers should be permitted. They seemed to agree with SB3 on most points, including that there should be about 65 locations for medical marijuana dispensaries across the state.

Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) has already introduced a competing bill that would cut the number of dispensaries to less than a dozen. The House now seems poised to amend SB3 rather than go with a new, separate bill. But that is not set in stone. There have been active medical marijuana bills in the Pa. House since 2009. Dozens of “information gathering” hearings have been held over the years but not a single House committee has actually voted on a bill.

Patients who already use underground cannabis and those who are hoping for something legal have been left in a terminal holding pattern. Some families have already relocated from Pennsylvania to Maine, Colorado and other states.

The current excuse from House leadership is the ongoing trench warfare over the budget between the GOP and Gov. Wolf. Because Wolf is supportive of the issue it is being held hostage. There was significant momentum to medical marijuana in the last 24 months. But the prospect of having a true, working program has dwindled. By all but assuring that patients will get only processed products and no whole plant cannabis, there will be little incentive for most patients to register. Even if a bill is signed into law sometime in 2016 it could take 2 to 3 years for a program to be regulated and put into place.

By that time Pa. residents might be able to take a short drive to Ohio or even New Jersey and buy some fully legal buds. We could legalize marijuana for medical and personal use as well as allow large scale hemp farming all at once. The combination would help severely ill Pennsylvanians, stop more than 17,500 arrests per year and net more than $500 million in new tax revenue. Such a move could reform criminal justice, revitalize agriculture and provide real compassion. Far from a pipe dream, we are watching this strategy work in other states.

The continued momentum in several U.S. states also emphasizes the value of Hemp, Inc’s operations. Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc., noted how his company’s 70,000-square-foot processing plant is in the prime position to contribute to, and reap, the economic rewards of what it calls the Industrial Hemp Revolution.

“As more people become educated on the myriad benefits of industrial hemp, including how it can help the economy, I believe many more states will vote in favor of legalizing hemp. Our multipurpose hemp processing plant is the first and only commercial factory to be built in the United States in almost a century. We have been meticulously building the infrastructure to be able to vertically integrate growing, decortication, and milling and this is no small feat. We aim to spark a new clean green American Agricultural and Industrial Hemp Revolution for the American farmers and hemp product manufacturers,” he stated in this morning’s press release.

For more information, visit www.hempinc.com

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Today, On the Move Systems issued a press release highlighting the “spending binge” our nation’s trucking and logistics industry is currently on. With no signs of slowing down, the company believes this binge could mean a favorable market debut for its upcoming “Uber-for-Trucking” platform that is now under development.

Multiple annual surveys indicate trucking firms believe technology is the best way for them to keep doing well, as the industry is currently enjoying record revenues. As a result, companies large and small are pouring money into new technologies designed to help them maximize profits, reduce costs, optimize pricing, plan routes, track shipments, schedule maintenance and find new drivers to meet surging demand.

In 2014 alone, trucking companies invested nearly $100 million in new technologies to improve their businesses.

“We’re not talking nickels and dimes; truckers are spending serious money in order to gain a competitive advantage and OMVS is going after its share of that,” stated CEO Robert Wilson. “We have a tool now under development that can meet the industry’s demand for a way to cut costs, maximize revenues and increase operational efficiency. With technology spending booming, we expect truckers will have a definite interest in our innovative solution.”

As trucking’s technology spending and investments continue to grow, analysts are predicting the industry will soon undergo a radical operational transformation, with shared economy platforms, like OMVS’s innovative app, becoming as much indispensible as mileage logs.

For more information, visit www.onthemovesystems.com

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NEAH Power Systems, Inc., an innovator and supplier of cutting-edge power products for the military, transportation and portable electronics industries, and Black-I Robotics, Inc. (“Black-I”), a leader in robotic technology-based solutions, today announced that they are teaming up to deliver NEAH Power’s patented power generation and energy storage technologies to the robotics market.

Both companies share a vision to develop power systems for robotic mobile platforms that can provide unprecedented increases in levels of performance and vastly improved deployment times, as well as deliver robotic solutions that better meet the needs of Black-I’s commercial, industrial and defense customers.

Black-I and NEAH Power have agreed to collaborate on product development and system integration of NEAH Power’s patented formic acid reformer fuel cell (Formira HOD™), PowerChip® Fuel Cell and PowerChip® Battery with Black-I’s advanced remote robotic vehicles. In addition, Black-I will serve as an engineering and sales consultant, working with NEAH Power to develop power products that can be integrated and licensed for use by other manufacturers of professional robots used for defense, ground-based and underwater transport, healthcare, logistics, and construction, as well as for use by manufacturers of personal robots for entertainment and other household applications.

The service segment of the global robotics market is expected to reach USD$16 billion by 2020. Growing investments supporting the development of service robotics in countries such as Japan, Korea, China and the United States is expected to favorably impact market growth. Increasing government spending initiatives in defense and military applications, coupled with high demand in these segments, is expected to further drive this growth.

“NEAH Power is excited to work with Black-I Robotics, a company with proven technologies and robotic platforms that can deliver advanced robotic solutions for defense, industrial and commercial applications,” stated NEAH Power CEO Chris D’Couto. “Together, we will work to expand the markets for our products by offering power solutions that can markedly increase the amount of reliable, efficient and safe power available to these systems, which in effect will drive growth for the benefit of shareholders.”

“We very much look forward to teaming with NEAH Power, a true innovator in portable power,” added Brian Hart, president and CEO of Black-I Robotics. “This agreement allows us to explore ways to meet the critical demand for lighter, more compact and highly efficient power systems for the robotics market. By consolidating our expertise, capabilities and resources, we expect to revolutionize the delivery of mobile power and truly untether robots, regardless of their power requirements, so they can better execute their mission.”

For more information, visit www.neahpower.com

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The notion of ‘affordable luxury’ has become a driving force in the alcohol industry in recent years, as a willingness to spend a bit extra on life’s simple pleasures has led consumers away from value-priced spirits in favor of higher-end offerings. According to a report by Beverage World, the high-end and super-premium spirit categories experienced significant growth in 2014, rising 5.8 percent and 5.1 percent, respectively, over the previous year. The value category, on the other hand, actually declined by 1.3 percent, illustrating the ongoing shift in consumer preference toward higher quality goods that don’t break the bank. Aristocrat Group Corp. (OTCQB: ASCC) is capitalizing on this market trend by expanding upon the availability of its award-winning RWB Ultra-Premium Handcrafted Vodka.

“RWB Vodka is one of the most highly decorated American spirits in the marketplace,” Robert Federowicz, chief executive officer of ASCC, stated in a news release. “Our sales and distribution will keep growing as word of mouth continues to spread about RWB’s premium flavor and smooth finish.”

In addition to word of mouth, ASCC is currently utilizing an aggressive marketing campaign designed to rapidly expand upon the brand recognition of RWB Vodka. Along with its presence in the world of motorsports attained by sponsoring an extremely competitive race team, the company is building a following in the entertainment industry through its sponsorship of rising country music superstar Curtis Braly. RWB Vodka is currently available online to U.S. consumers and at more than 60 retail locations and 250 clubs, bars and restaurants across the country.

Last month, ASCC announced plans to launch its popular handcrafted vodka internationally through its joint venture partner in Canada. The company plans to utilize a similar marketing strategy in the Canadian market in order to repeat the success it’s had since its U.S. launch of RWB Vodka in 2013. After aligning itself with distribution partners, ASCC will look to increase its visibility through potential sponsorships with local artists and sporting events.

“Canada is an important market for us, so we plan to invest heavily in RWB’s success in British Columbia in order to establish a foothold,” Federowicz continued. “Thanks to our experience in the U.S. market, we know which promotions are most effective. We’ll be putting that knowledge to good use in Canada.”

As it continues to progress toward building a portfolio of successful brands to compete alongside industry giants such as Diageo PLC (NYSE: DEO) and Brown-Forman Corp. (NYSE: BF-B), ASCC is in a favorable position to promote sustainable financial growth moving forward. Look for the company to continue expanding upon the marketability of RWB Vodka as it inches toward the highly-anticipated launch of its innovative new product, Big Box Vodka, in the coming weeks.

For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com/investors or www.rwbvodka.com

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NEAH Power Systems is a leading innovator of unique energy solutions. The company develops products that address specific power requirements for clients in a wide range of markets – including military, government and corporate applications. At the heart of many of NEAH Power’s products is its patented, award-winning PowerChip® technology, which enables the development of solutions with higher power densities and compact form factors that meet exacting specifications. Through this portfolio, the company is strategically positioned to increase its market share by challenging established industry leaders.

In recent months, NEAH Power had made considerable progress toward the commercialization of its Formira Hydrogen on Demand system. While major players in the stored power industry, such as FuelCell Energy (NASDAQ: FCEL), continue to highlight hydrogen generation as a major area of interest moving forward, NEAH Power is currently preparing to demonstrate its functioning system to the Australian Army in the coming weeks. The company has already initiated work on preliminary design details for units of various sizes to meet off-grid power needs, and discussions are underway with parties in China related to licensing and manufacture of the technology.

NEAH Power differentiates itself from larger fuel cell developers – including Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) and Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) – by expertly addressing the rapidly expanding market for portable electronic devices. Through its BuzzBar Suite™, the company enables off-grid, on-the-go charging capabilities for a full range of mobile devices. With the option to use a variety of energy sources – including wall outlets, solar power, fuel cells and disposable batteries, the BuzzBar is the perfect power solution for nearly any scenario. Pending the completion of a satisfactory capital raise, NEAH Power plans to commence shipment of its third generation BuzzBar later this year.

By targeting diversified industries with its award-winning technology, NEAH Power is in a favorable position to expand upon its current market share and promote sustainable financial growth.

For more information, visit www.neahpower.com

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