GPS-enabled technologies provide a host of benefits to both businesses and consumers. According to a study by Motorola (NYSE: MSI), businesses that implement GPS fleet tracking technologies report yearly fuel savings of more than $51,500. As a result, market demand for innovative GPS tracking devices has been on the rise in recent years. Location Based Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: LBAS) is addressing this demand by designing and manufacturing tracking devices to better manage people, vehicles and assets. The company’s product line includes an innovative selection of personnel tracking, vehicle tracking and asset tracking solutions.

LBAS currently markets its products under the PocketFinder and LBT brands. Through PocketFinder, the company markets a selection of consumer products specially designed to track and locate mobile assets, people, pets or other valuable items. Through LBT, LBAS markets tracking products targeted at commercial applications. The LBT Vehicle Tracker, for example, combines reliable tracking features with a host of additional capabilities – including temperature measurement, light and humidity monitoring, engine monitoring and starter interrupt engine capabilities – designed to improve the safety and cost-effectiveness of fleet operations.

In 2014, LBAS achieved several key milestones that demonstrated the viability of its business model. In addition to recording positive overall gross margins for the first time in its history, the company’s monthly service income exceeded $100,000 per month beginning in July 2014. This financial growth was a result of an increase in total paid monthly users, which exceeded 72,000 last year.

Throughout 2015, LBAS has turned its attention toward cutting costs and expanding its distribution capabilities. The company previously partnered with a world-class distributor and expanded relationships with key strategic retail outlets in Mexico in pursuit of this goal. Additionally, LBAS outlined a major initiative focused on partnering with auto dealerships in the U.S. that’s expected to provide a boost to financial results.

In its most recent quarterly report, LBAS identified the introduction of a new 3G wearable device and a more complete solution for the pet markets as key initiatives moving forward. As the company continues to focus on research and development efforts, rising demand for location-based products should support an opportunity for financial growth in the future.

For more information, visit www.pocketfinder.com or www.locationbasedtech.com

OncoVista Innovative Therapies is a San Antonio, Texas-based drug development company employing a blend of innovative drug discovery, registration strategies and emerging technologies in order to bring to market less toxic and highly effective anti-cancer drugs.

As part of this model, the company focuses on acquisition candidates previously tested in human clinical trials or animal models, as well as technologies with potential to improve the delivery or targeting of previously tested, and in some cases marketed, anti-cancer agents.

From here, OncoVista intends to develop the candidates into novel, highly efficacious therapies to be marketed and commercialized via corporate partnerships with industry leaders, generating revenues through licensing/milestone fees and royalties flowing from out-licensing/partner agreements.

OncoVista’s current focus is on advancing its oncology drug candidate pipeline, which includes Cordycepin (OVI-123), in phase I/II clinical trials for the treatment of Refractory TdT Positive Leukemias; and L-Nucleoside Conjugates (OVI-117), under clinical development for the treatment of colon cancer.

After dealing with capital snags in 2008, which resulted in halting clinical trials of Cordycepin in 2009, recent corporate announcements signal that OncoVista is getting back on course. The company earlier this month announced two sources of bridge financing (Chicago Venture Partners of Chicago and a high net worth individual), expected to accelerate the process of getting the company operational again. With step one of the financing process underway, OncoVista is now working on a larger equity deal (step two) for the funding of both trials.

Initiatives are headed by CEO Dr. Alexander L. Weis, who has more than 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry and more than 60 publications and 28 patents. Dr. Weis is supported by an experienced board of directors, as well as a clinical advisory board comprised of members with key roles in the development of a variety of oncology/chemotherapy drugs, including Taxol®, Hycamtin®, Eloxatin™, Taxotere®, Camptosar®, Taxotere®, Campath® and Tarceva®.

With a bit of wind back in its sails, OncoVista is actively pursuing the advancement of its oncology drug candidate pipeline for the treatment of leukemia and colon cancer.

For more information visit www.oncovista.com

Legacy Ventures this morning announced that award-winning actor, screenwriter, director, producer and jazz vocalist Robert Davi has joined the company to assist in the development of various corporate brands, starting with Boxed Water.

“We are very excited that Robert Davi has joined the Legacy team as we expand the Boxed Water footprint. He will prove a valuable team member as we develop our brands across North America,” Evan Clifford, CEO of Legacy Ventures, stated in the news release.

Davi has an extensive network of relationships in the entertainment industry, as well as in charitable and community circles, all of which have the potential to bode well for Legacy Ventures as it seeks to heighten brand awareness.

Davi is one of the film industry’s most recognized tough guys, with more than 140 film credits – including most recently a key role in Expendables Three, the most popular James Bond villains, Franz Sanchez in “Licence to Kill,” FBI special agent Big Johnson in” Die Hard,” Al Torres in “Showgirls,” Leo Marks in “The Iceman.” He has also starred in the small screen in hit shows like Profiler, Stargate Atlantis, Criminal Minds and CSI.

Besides working in film, television and music and raising his family, Davi volunteers his time with such charities as The Dream Foundation, Exceptional Children’s Foundation, Heart of a Child Foundation, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, Heart of a Horse, NIAF, The Order ‘Sons of Italy’ in America (OSIA), and UNICO. Since 1998, Davi has been the National Spokesperson for i-Safe America, which is regarded by many Internet experts as the most complete Internet safety program in the country.

Davi has received numerous awards for career achievement and community involvement, and is currently on the Steering Committee for George Washington University’s Homeland Security Policy Institute where is the only entertainer among 28 members, which consists of mainly Senators and former heads of the FBI and CIA. Davi has developed Civilian Patrol 93, which is at Homeland Security, where a lesson plan is being written.

For more information visit www.legacyventuresinc.com

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In October, Star Mountain Resources announced that it had entered into three-way definitive agreements with Northern Zinc, LLC and HudBay Minerals, Inc. (NYSE: HBM) to acquire Balmat Holding Corporation – including St. Lawrence Zinc Company, LLC and its mining operations in the Balmat mining district of St. Lawrence County, New York. This morning, SMRS provided an update on this transaction, announcing that it had met all of the closing conditions in the purchase agreements, and, as a result, the acquisition has now closed.

“We are delighted to have closed this transaction with Northern Zinc and HudBay and thank the teams at both companies for their help in making this transaction happen,” Joe Marchal, chief executive officer of SMRS, stated in a news release. “The team we have assembled has world class financial and mining experience that we believe will enable the company to grow into a successful global base and precious metals mining group.”

In total, the Balmat mining complex encompasses a permitted and equipped zinc mine, a floatation mill, an office structure and necessary infrastructure related to the operation of the mine. Additionally, SMRS will acquire just under 2,700 acres of fee simple real estate and more than 50,000 acres of mineral rights as part of the transaction.

Although operations at the Balmat mine were suspended in 2008 as a result of low commodity prices, there are no legal or regulatory hurdles preventing the immediate commencement of mining operations following SMRS’s acquisition. The complex’s care and maintenance team has kept mining permits current, MSHA inspections up-to-date and environmental controls and conditions in regulatory compliance throughout the seven-year period.

With the Balmat acquisition now complete, SMRS is in a strong position to move forward with its ongoing transformation from a junior mining company to a producer. The company will also look to benefit from a potentially long-term relationship with Northern Zinc, which employs a full roster of mining industry professionals with decades of valuable technical and managerial experience.

SMRS has previously announced intentions to build on the momentum provided by this acquisition in order to improve its cash flows and initiate efforts to uplist to a national stock exchange. For prospective shareholders, this upside makes SMRS an intriguing investment opportunity.

“Based on data provided to us during our due diligence on this… acquisition, we believe that the [Balmat] base metal mine opportunity presents to us the possibility of outstanding cash flows in the near term,” continued Marchal. “We intend to upgrade and modernize certain infrastructure systems, develop additional access to existing mining areas and restart production at this mine within six to nine months.”

For more information, visit www.starmountainresources.com

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Elephant Talk Communications Corp. offers an advanced mobile network platform with cyber security solutions for both Mobile Network Operators (MNO) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO). The company gives its customers tier one, on premise or cloud-based, outsourced mobile communications network functionality that greatly diminishes the Total Cost of Ownership for its customers. Elephant Talk works not only with smaller MVNOs like Vodafone and Zain, but also with larger MNOs like T-Mobile and HP.

The Elephant Talk Software DNA® 2.0 mobile service platform includes advanced Software Defined Networking (SDN) with Network Function Virtualization (NFV) technologies. This platform uses a range of Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware that supports a whole list of network services and features to suit client interests. For better industry competition awareness, this service also uses “3D Processing” in real time, to view key performance indicators (KPI) quickly so Elephant Talk clients can stay ahead of the game.

On the business end, the Elephant Talk Business Operating Support System (BOSS) helps its clients every step of the way. The company assures a low-cost deployment of products and services so clients can run their business efficiently. Furthermore, Elephant Talk’s support system assists clients with sales, marketing, revenue assurance, payment plans, strategy, distribution and more. That way, Elephant Talk clients can have the best tools available to run a successful company.

ValidSoft, a subsidiary of Elephant Talk, continues the mobile platform with its voice biometrics security software. This gives clients and their customers a smoother experience when finishing a transaction. Instead of remembering pins and passwords, customers simply speak into their devices to unlock what they need. ValidSoft aims to provide a helpful user experience for both client and consumer.

Having technology that is user friendly can create a stable and sustainable relationship between the manufacturer and buyer. Elephant Talk Communications Corp. intends to solidify a positive user experience for its clients and, in turn, their customers.

For more information, please visit http://elephanttalk.com

As both adult and childhood obesity rates continue to rise, it’s interesting to observe that alternatively, the nation’s organic food trend is also rising. But it’s more than just weight conscious consumers driving the increase. The industry is also advancing as more consumers seek healthy foods void of pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and antibiotics.

According to a 2013 report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 20,000 pesticides products are being marketed annually in the United States, adversely impacting the health of both consumers and the environment. As more consumers become aware of the health concerns, the demand for organic foods is on the rise, sending the organic food market on a growing spree estimated at 14% CAGR during 2014-2018 (United States Organic Food Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018).

While organic meat, poultry and fish are expected to pick up pace in the four-year period, organic fruits and vegetables – as they do now – will lead the growth.

These trends are a driving point for Fresh Promise Foods, a brand acquisition company focused on the health and wellness food and beverage industry primarily through its majority-owned subsidiary, Harvest Soul. Harvest Soul is rapidly growing its namesake among the organic and broader health food industry through the development and marketing of innovative USDA organic and GMO-free food and beverages.

Utilizing some of the world’s healthiest ingredients, Harvest Soul creates a nutritionally-dense combination of fiber-rich vegetables and fruits mixed with tasty bits of chewable seeds, nuts and berries. By encouraging chewing during consumption, these revolutionary juices have been shown to jumpstart digestion and promote improved nutrient absorption. All of Harvest Soul’s chewable juices are HPP Fressurized™, preserving “straight from the harvest” freshness and nutrients not possible with heat pasteurization.

Even more applicable to industry demand, the company’s use of USDA organic ingredients ensures that its products aren’t produced using harsh chemicals and fertilizers. Organic farmers and producers avoid many conventional methods and opt for approved natural fertilizers and crop rotation to manage the soil, plants and weeds. To be considered “organic,” a product has to be made up of at least 95% organic ingredients, which controls the conventional ingredients that can be used.

In 2013 alone, the U.S. organic industry grew nearly 13% to reach $40 billion in sales, representing considerable market opportunity for innovative, unique products that fit growing consumer demands.

Since launching its chewable juice products online in December 2014, FPFI has made considerable progress in expanding Harvest Soul’s presence among the health-conscious demographic, exhibiting its products at key industry trade shows and expanding its distribution network.

FPFI has also secured product placement in all 32 Whole Foods Market locations in its five-state southern region and entered into a distribution agreement with San Francisco-based Optimum Sales in order to expand its distribution footprint to include the West Coast and Pacific Northwest. The company most recently launched its e-commerce storefront website on Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) and introduced a new, highly experienced VP to head the e-commerce channel. Harvest Soul has stated its plans to integrate incremental improvements to the site on an ongoing basis, deepening its online presence and market reach.

For more information, visit www.freshpromisefoods.com

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Legacy Ventures International and Boxed Water Is Better, LLC have teamed up with luxury retailer Holt Renfrew to support its upcoming “Holiday Kick Off and Charity Shopping Event.”

Boxed Water will be given out at Holt Renfrew locations across Canada today, November 4, during the retail giant’s holiday kick off and national charity shopping night. From 5 p.m.-9 p.m., 10% of all sales will be donated to The Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

“We are very excited about the collaboration between Boxed Water and Holt Renfrew. The alignment with Canada’s largest retailer of luxury brands and our sustainable Boxed Water brand will keep shoppers hydrated while supporting a charitable cause and doing one small thing to protect our environment,” Evan Clifford, CEO of Legacy Ventures, stated in the news release.

Participating in broader community support endeavors will also raise brand awareness for the Boxed Water brand – which is part of Legacy Ventures’ RM Fresh Brands innovative brand portfolio that includes Aloe Gloe, Uncle Si’s Iced Tea and Chef 5-Minute Meals. Boxed Water is made mostly of paper to better utilize the earth’s renewable resources and minimize the use of plastics; by implementing more efficient shipping, Boxed Water also helps reduce the company’s carbon footprint.

For more information visit www.legacyventuresinc.com

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Stellar Biotechnologies (OTCQB: SBOTF) (TSX-V: KLH), a leading manufacturer of Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin (“KLH”) protein for generation of antibody and cell-mediated immune responses against disease indications, has received approval for its common shares to begin trading on The NASDAQ Capital Market as of November 5, 2015, under the symbol “SBOT.”

“This is a significant milestone for Stellar and an important step in our corporate growth,” Frank Oakes, president, CEO and chairman, of Stellar stated in the news release. “We anticipate that the listing of our shares on NASDAQ will raise our visibility within the investment community and with institutional investors, and will offer our shareholders an opportunity for increased liquidity. This approval comes at an important time for Stellar, as evidenced by our recently announced plan to expand manufacturing capacity to meet growing demand for KLH protein in immunotherapy. We look forward to sharing our future achievements with investors, customers, and collaborators.”

In recognition of the achievement, Nasdaq has invited Stellar to ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell tomorrow afternoon, the first day of the company’s trade on the exchange. Oakes and members of Stellar’s management team will participate in the Nasdaq closing ceremony on Thursday, November 5, 2015, at 4 p.m. ET at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City. The event will be broadcast live via Nasdaq’s livestream portal at http://livestream.com/nasdaq/live.

For more information visit www.stellarbiotechnologies.com

Ever wonder why domesticated animals seem less fierce than their wild counterparts? Dr. Steve Tsengas, the president and CEO of OurPet’s Company (OTCQX: OPCO), says that because our beloved cats and dogs do not experience the harshness of nature with the threat of bigger predators, they remain about 30% smaller than their cousins. They basically stay young forever as immature teenagers; complete with total dependence on their parents and occasional outbursts.

With this in mind, OurPet’s commits to developing and marketing inventive products designed to “awaken a pet’s natural instincts” while nurturing a relationship between pet and owner. For dogs, the company created a line of toys that gives Fido the mental stimulation and physical exercise he needs for healthy growth. For instance, the Buster Food Cube is a plastic ball that owners can fill with delicious treats. The catch? The dog has to figure out how to release those treats by rolling it around and the owner can even increase the difficulty if needed. There’s also the Flappy® Ruffy®, a squeak toy with flaps that simulates the feeling of caught prey to the dog.

Cats have their own feral-awakening toys too. With the Catty Whack™, felines chase a feather wand that moves quickly and randomly while squeaking like a mouse. This toy impersonates prey in the wild. Cats also enjoy the Play-N-Squeak™ toy line which brings out their stalk and chase instinct through a toy that squeaks like a mouse when handled.

Not only does OurPet’s Company develop healthy pet toys, but it also produces feeding, storage, and waste management products that aim to improve pet and owner lifestyles. Even more toys and products are under way that should contribute to the company’s goal of enhancing natural predispositions in domesticated pets and should be announced in 2016.

OurPet’s shows no sign of slowing down and says they are “at the point to support continuous improvement in revenue growth and profitability” which can be seen in the company’s record third quarter revenue numbers.

For more information on OurPet’s Company, visit www.ourpets.com

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A profound shift in American beer culture is underway, and traditional powerhouse brewers like Anheuser Busch (NYSE: BUD) and Molson Coors (NYSE: TAP) are rapidly losing market share to upstart companies with an eye for the details. In 2014, the total domestic beer market was up just 0.5 percent, according to the Brewers Association, but the craft beer category continued its meteoric rise, accounting for double-digit (11 percent) volume share of the marketplace for the first time ever.

This surge is being led by established names in the craft brewing space – including Boston Beer Company (NYSE: SAM) and D.G. Yuengling and Son, Inc. – but it is also creating an opportunity for smaller brewers to rapidly increase their presence in one of the country’s most intriguing markets. Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Inc. (OTC PINK: HOPS) is one company that’s capitalizing on the current market conditions.

In the second quarter of 2015, HOPS realized a 60 percent year-over-year increase in total revenue, recording $478,572 for the period. Similarly, the company’s net profit increased by 32 percent for the quarter thanks to an extremely strong 77 percent gross margin.

In addition to its solid financial performance, HOPS has made waves in the craft brewing industry through its award-winning beers. In July, the company announced that it had claimed three medals in the 2015 U.S. Open Beer Championship, which featured breweries from 13 countries offering nearly 4,000 beers and ciders. The company’s Blonde Ale won the gold medal in the Blonde/Golden Ale category and its Porter brew won the bronze medal in the Robust Porter category. Additionally, HOPS received a silver medal for its Cinful Plum Cider as a result of its unique combination of creativity and imagination.

With a high quality product and strong financial growth, HOPS is in a favorable position to benefit from the recent performance of the craft brewing industry. In August, the company announced intentions to begin gauging market demand for an initial public offering as well as a potential uplisting to the OTCQB exchange. For prospective shareholders, this opportunity could foreshadow a chance for HOPS to continue building on its recent progress while promoting strong returns in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.appalachianmountainbrewery.com