Not too long ago, Pure Hospitality Solutions revealed that it had become a member of the Sabre Travel Network. By making this move, Pure is strengthening the foundation for its online travel agent, Oveedia, to become an industry competitor of note in Latin America’s multi-billion dollar virtual travel market.

The Sabre Corporation is a leading travel and tourism software company. The Sabre Travel Network is a global business-to-business travel marketplace that consists mainly of its global distribution system (GDS), as well as a variety of offerings that integrate with the GDS.

All in all, Sabre provides support services to a widespread network of the travel industry’s most renowned players. Its marketplace is used by some 400 airlines, 125,000 hotel properties, 200 tour operators, 50 rail carriers, 27 car rental outlets, 16 cruise lines and more than 350,000 travel agents around the globe. More specifically, Sabre’s $7 billion travel network family includes American Airlines, American Express, Expedia, JetBlue, Travelocity and other easily recognizable names. And now, Pure’s Oveedia OTA will receive unmatched support as Pure is inducted into Sabre’s multi-billion dollar travel network family.

Pure Hospitality Solutions, a hotel and resort operator based in Las Vegas, Nevada, provides proprietary technology, marketing solutions and branding services to hotel operators and condominium owners. Incorporated in 2001, the company operates resorts and hotels under the “Pure” brand. It also operates a proprietary online travel booking and payment platform designed for small and medium businesses within the tourism industry. The company’s vision is to build competitive operations in the three areas. It intends to take on hotel branding and means to provide online marketing and hotel internet booking engine services.

For more information, visit www.purenow.solutions

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Galenfeha (OTC:GLFH), a design and engineering firm with a focus on the oil and gas industry, today announced it was selected to be the OEM battery supplier for Louisiana-based Aviation Company SkyRunner, LLC, following successful prototype testing.

SkyRunner fuses off-road engineering with aviation technology to create a new generation of PowerSports utility vehicle designed to evoke an “unforgettable driving experience.” Per the agreement, Galenfeha’s Shreveport engineering and production facility will develop for SkyRunner a proof of concept battery to start and power critical onboard systems for use in a new aviation unit.

“Galenfeha continually strives to develop relationships with visionary firms such as SkyRunner,” Galenfeha president and CEO Lucien Marioneaux, Jr. stated in the news release. “We are delighted to be selected by Stewart Hamel and his team to develop a safe, lightweight, ultra-reliable power supply system for the company’s new aircraft. SkyRunner is a local, Louisiana-based company that promotes research and development as well as new jobs in our area. This commitment to the community parallels our goals as a company.”

As a utility vehicle, SkyRunner offers a cost effective ground/aerial patrol and recon platform for a potential market that includes Department of Defense, border security, disaster response, search and rescue, large landowners and outdoor enthusiasts. Initial interest in this product has resulted in 170 represented orders to date.

The company will showcase the new vehicle at the 2015 EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (July 20-26, 2015), an event that annually attracts over 500,000 spectators and aviation enthusiasts, offering tremendous exposure opportunity for both Galenfeha and Skyrunner.

“SkyRunner is excited to align itself with such a distinguished and innovative partner as Galenfeha,” said Stewart Hamel, CEO and founder of SkyRunner. “People will experience their world in a way they never thought possible. It’s innovative companies like Galenfeha that contribute to heart of our mission… reliability, performance and operational redundancy. In aviation, reducing weight is a very high priority. Galenfeha has reduced SkyRunner’s battery weight by 66% (14 lbs), increased its cold cranking amps by over 266%, and advanced our operational redundancies.”

Derek Simmons, director of R&D, explained how Galenfeha’s expertise in battery technology adds value to SkyRunner.

“The battery Brian and his team at Galenfeha engineered and brought to life for us is superior to anything on the market. At SkyRunner we produce cutting-edge vehicles that inspire individuals to experience the world. Galenfeha has helped make our vehicle safer and more reliable. Our civilian customers will be able to go further and our soldiers will better accomplish their missions. The microprocessor has so many built in safety features the vehicle is truly pushing the limits of innovation. Through the Galenfeha power supply, we can guarantee our customers, a sure start every time and increased safety,” he said.

For more information, visit www.galenfeha.com

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Visualant, Inc. (OTCQB: VSUL) is a leading provider of disruptive light-based technologies through its proprietary ChromaID™ platform. The company’s groundbreaking system utilizes light at the photon level to detect and generate a unique signature from a scan of nearly any solid, liquid or gaseous material. When digitized, this information creates a unique ChromaID signature that provides a myriad of potential authentication and verification applications to clients in a wide variety of industries.

Earlier this month, Visualant demonstrated one potential application of ChromaID when it entered into an option agreement with Benemilk Ltd, a developer of proprietary feeds and supplements for dairy cows. Through this partnership, Benemilk gains the right to evaluate the company’s technology for use in quality assurance and quality control tests, as required to optimize the production of dairy products, and exclusively license this technology on a global basis. Currently, Visualant holds a license for the specific application of ChromaID technology to milk through its strategic relationship with Intellectual Ventures (IV).

“This is the first agreement involving the potential use of our ChromaID technology with food products,” Ron Erickson, chief executive officer of Visualant, stated in a news release. “We believe there are innumerable applications of ChromaID to food products throughout the channel of distribution from farm to market and ultimately in the hands of the individual consumer. We look forward to more activity for Visualant and its ChromaID in this important market.”

To prepare for future growth, Visualant has put substantial effort into securing the intellectual property surrounding its innovative technology. In November, the company secured a patent protecting an innovative ‘invisible bar code’ application of the ChromaID technology. In May, Visualant built upon this momentum by announcing the reception of its eighth patent on its ChromaID platform, solidifying its patent portfolio and extending the application domains of its existing technology. In the future, Visualant will continue to file new patents in an effort to increase its core asset base and promote maximized returns.

For prospective investors, Visualant’s diligent expansion of its IP portfolio could foreshadow sustainable growth in the years to come.

For more information, visit www.visualant.net

Energy Focus, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFOI) is a leading provider of energy efficient LED lighting products in the United States and abroad. The company’s current customer base includes national, state and local government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and a host of commercial and industrial clients. In addition, EFOI’s long-standing relationship with the U.S. government enables it to provide lighting products to the U.S. Navy and the Military Sealift Command fleets.

The global market for LED lighting products has expanded rapidly in recent years. According to a report by LEDs Magazine, increased demand is expected to drive a compound annual growth rate of 34 percent through 2016. As a result, the LED lighting marketing is expected to account for approximately $94 billion by 2020, representing nearly 60 percent of the total lighting market.

“The massive and lightning speed of LED lighting adoption… is indicative of what we could accomplish in the verticals we focus on expanding into such as military bases, hospitals and schools,” James Tu, executive chairman and chief executive officer of EFOI, stated in a news release.

In recent months, the company has made major strides toward capitalizing on this market growth. In the first quarter of 2015, EFOI recorded net sales of $13.1 million, realizing a 167 percent year-over-year increase. Additionally, the company’s income from operations improved by over $2 million, as compared to the first quarter of 2014.

“The first quarter of 2015 marked yet another exciting milestone from both operational and financial standpoints as we continued to grow at a rapid clip and were profitable from operations for the first time since our restructuring in the second half of 2013,” continued Tu. “Following improvements in our financial performance throughout 2014, we have now reported our fifth consecutive quarter of revenue growth led by strong shipments of our military Intellitube® for the U.S. Navy and continuing acceleration of our commercial product sales.”

On the commercial front, EFOI is in a strong position to continue building on the early success of its commercial Intellitube product, which was officially launched in April. This ‘one-tube-fits-all’ solution is a commercial version of the company’s proven military product, for which EFOI recently received an additional $6 million order from the U.S. Navy. By providing customers with the unique flexibility to either eliminate or postpone the upfront labor costs involved with removing existing ballasts, the commercial Intellitube is an innovative, economical option that could accelerate the adoption of LED tube lighting.

For prospective investors, the global shift toward LED lighting solutions makes EFOI an intriguing opportunity to realize sustainable returns moving forward. The company’s established presence in government and military markets and expanding impact on the commercial lighting industry should combine to drive continued financial growth in the months to come.

For more information, visit www.energyfocusinc.com

Telkonet, Inc. (OTCQB: TKOI) is a leading provider of intelligent automation solutions throughout commercial markets worldwide. The company’s business divisions include EcoSmart™, a networked automation platform featuring the company’s proprietary Recovery Time™ technology, and EthoStream®, one of the largest hospitality high-speed internet access networks in the world. Through these divisions, Telkonet serves vertical markets that have established the company as a leading networking, efficiency and energy management technology provider – including hospitality, education, military, government, healthcare and public housing.

EcoSmart offers a full product suite capable of creating an in-room energy management network that can be configured to meet the needs of most building environments. Earlier this month, Telkonet built on the solid reputation of the EcoSmart brand through the release of its new EcoTouch wireless thermostat. The device’s sleek minimalistic design houses a host of innovative features designed to improve guest comfort within the hospitality industry and maximize energy savings for hoteliers and other hospitality professionals.

“Telkonet’s goal is to provide value to our customer in every way possible,” Jason Tienor, chief executive officer of Telkonet, stated in a news release. “From an improved guest experience and reduced energy expense to increased operational efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. We continue to raise the bar for intelligent automation and fulfill the vision of a commercial implementation for the internet of things.”

By continuing to innovate in the field of intelligent automation solutions, Telkonet has positioned itself to grow within the industry through strategic partnerships. In particular, the company recently announced an exciting alliance with Samsung Electronics America (SSNLF) for hardware and software integration as part of the tech giant’s Smart Hospitality Room project.

“We’re honored to have been selected by Samsung as the partner for both hardware and software integration as well as project support and deployment,” continued Tienor. “Integrating EcoSmart’s platform into Samsung’s Smart Hospitality Room provides guests throughout North America a true intelligent, interactive environment with control of all in-room technology available from the TV remote.”

In the first quarter of 2015, Telkonet set the stage for continued growth moving forward. The company reported gross profit improvement of over 20 percent, and gross margin percentage increased to 48 percent despite flat year-over-year revenue. As Telkonet enters its busiest season, look for these results to set the stage for continued topline growth while driving profitability for the remainder of 2015.

“As we continue to expand both our channel relationships and internal sales team, we’ve seen increased activity in all target markets and a strong pipeline for our EcoSmart intelligent automation platform,” concluded Tienor. “We look forward to taking advantage of the demand for energy efficiency and increasing awareness of the internet of things while expanding our target markets both domestically and internationally.”

For prospective investors, Telkonet’s dedication to innovation and industry growth makes the company an intriguing opportunity moving forward.

For more information, visit www.telkonet.com

LaPolla Industries, Inc. is a leading national manufacturer and supplier of spray polyurethane foams and acrylic coatings targeting commercial, industrial and residential building envelope applications in the roofing and insulation construction industries. The company’s products permit significant reductions in energy consumption for both new construction and retrofit applications. In addition to being the first in the industry to provide the market with both open and closed cell technology, LaPolla recently unveiled its innovative FOAM-LOK 2000-4G spray foam, which was the first in the world to utilize Honeywell’s environmentally-friendly Solstice Liquid Blowing Agent.

“The domestic and international markets have been very receptive to LaPolla’s state-of-the-art FOAM-LOK 2000-4G spray foam insulation which provides a higher R-value, an increased yield and a more eco-friendly solution utilizing the most current low GWP (global warming potential) technology,” Doug Kramer, president and chief executive officer of LaPolla, stated in a news release. “LaPolla insulation adds value to the environment and homeowners worldwide.”

In recent months, LaPolla has increased its focus on the U.S. residential market, and this strategy has provided the company with a sustainable platform to realize improved financial results. In the first quarter of 2015, LaPolla recorded an 8.6 percent year-over-year increase in total sales, including a 9.9 percent sales increase for its foam segment.

“First quarter revenues of 2015 reflected our focus on foam insulation growth in the U.S. residential markets,” continued Kramer. “The increase in demand stemmed from… increased momentum in the market around a transition to spray foam insulation away from traditional products and old technology.”

In addition to single-family homes, LaPolla addresses the insulation requirements of multi-family properties through its AirTight Multi-Family Energy Reduction Program. This revolutionary platform utilizes a proprietary five component approach to reduce energy usage while increasing property value. In a recent proof of concept in New Jersey, the comprehensive program provided a multi-family property with a massive 58 percent energy savings during its peak season.

According to the Department of Energy, heating and cooling systems use more than half of the energy consumed in American homes, accounting for more than 500 million tons of carbon dioxide and 12 percent of total nitrogen oxide emissions. Look for LaPolla to leverage statistics such as these in order to continue increasing its presence in the evolving roofing and insulation industries. For prospective investors, this market potential could translate into sustainable returns in the years to come.

For more information, visit www.lapolla.com

Well Power, Inc. (OTCQB: WPWR) is preparing to revolutionize the oil and gas industry through the continued development of its innovative micro refinery unit (MRU). The MRU is an assembly of proven commercial technologies with a proprietary micro-reactor system designed to address the massive global waste currently associated with natural gas flaring. The company has already secured exclusive licensing rights for this platform in Texas, as well as first right of refusal for the remaining states, from Canada-based ME Resource Corporation.

According to a report by the Railroad Commission of Texas, approximately 0.8 percent of natural gas produced in the state is wasted via flaring or venting practices. With an average of 19.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas produced in Texas each day, this wasted product is a significant concern from both economic and environmental perspectives.

Economically, gas flaring is a result of the significant expense and scheduling impact required to install the necessary infrastructure to transport natural gas to market. Well Power’s MRU addresses this issue by allowing for on-site utilization of undervalued gas, effectively transforming it into a selection of valued end products, including electric power, heat and engineered fuels.

Environmentally, the impact of flared gas is a growing concern for legislators around the globe. In the Bakken formation of North Dakota, an estimated two million tons of carbon dioxide are released into the atmosphere annually as a result of flared gas. In addition to effectively minimizing this waste, Well Power’s MRU is expected to provide oil and gas producers with an energy efficient method to generate vital resources.

Moving forward, the company will continue to push toward the completion of its MRU prototype and future commercialization of its MRU technology in the extensive oil and gas industry of Texas. For prospective investors, this progress, in addition to recent regulatory focus on the wastefulness of gas flaring, could provide a strong platform for sustainable returns in the years to come.

For more information, visit www.wellpowerinc.com

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With the race now officially on to open the first medical marijuana (MMJ) dispensaries in Nevada, just a month after Nevada Pure broke ground on the state’s first big secure farming operation in east Las Vegas, anticipation is running high across the state regarding the upcoming 2016 general election ballot initiative that may legalize recreational use. Given that Colorado pulled in over $700 million last year and is currently on track to break $1 billion in annual revenues by 2016, according to projections based on state Department of Revenue data, and that a poll back in 2013 already showed 54 percent of Nevadans favored legalization, the MMJ market in Nevada could very quickly get a whole lot bigger next year.

Good news for fast growing biopharma company GrowBLOX Sciences (OTC: GBLX), whose advanced cultivation technology systems ensures maximized genetic potential of selectively propagated strains that ultimately contain more active ingredients per pound than is achieved with other cultivation methods. As of June 15th, the company has secured a $1.75 million funding commitment from Pacific Leaf Ventures to build out its MME (Medical Marijuana Establishment) known as The Cultivation Lab through a deal that includes key, highly recognizable cannabis brand names, as well as proprietary cultivation and extraction methods.
This state of the art facility, situated in a 28,000 ft.² warehouse, is set to produce well over 4000 lbs of high-grade cannabis per annum.

With dispensaries cropping up all over the place in Nevada amid a dearth of grow operations, the state faces a supply shortfall, and GBLX is now shrewdly positioned for a mid-Q4 completion of its cultivation facility. This facility’s purpose is to produce high profile strains and products that should appeal directly to MME cardholder patients in the state, as well as in neighboring Arizona and California markets since Nevada is unique to allow medical marijuana patient cards from other states to be recognized.
In addition to the projected medical cannabis market, California currently has a legalization proposal on the ballot for 2016, just like Nevada. Recent consumption demand estimates for California by NORML run in the neighborhood of 2 million pounds per year, a retail market potentially worth as much as around $9 billion at the average cost of $10.00 plus per gram of high quality strains. Even at the average cost per gram of medium quality strains, California represents a potential $6 billion retail market, or half that if we low-ball the cost per gram figure.

The total nationwide cannabis market is around $2.7 billion as of last year according to ArcView Market Research and it grew 70 percent or more between 2013 and 2014. With a 2019 projection of around $10.8 billion, which would be a whopping 300 percent increase, sector operators like GrowBLOX Sciences stand to see considerable upside as things progress further. ArcView’s projections are largely based on an extension of the clear trend of other states following Colorado into the tax revenue generation bonanza, but should not be taken as speculation. Indeed, with multiple states currently moving to either roll back restrictions, or pass measures to open up even recreational use, even as Canada’s Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling which stipulates that patients can consume their medicine however they want, including in edible or oil form, the future upside for the MMJ sector in North America is tantalizing to say the least.

The company’s initial Nevada location for its retail footprint roll out, branded The Apothecary, with an attractive “compassionate cross ” logo that is easily recognizable by the green cross merged with the heart symbol. Combining the approachable and trustworthy aesthetics of a clean, minimalistic and clinical-feeling interior, with sophisticated, yet simplified biometrically-driven patient verification, The Apothecary layout features a security foyer for initial patient processing, waiting and consultation rooms, as well as a retail display area, and secure payment section. This same model will serve as the template for future retail locations and should help to establish a sense of trust and security among consumers. A clean, safe and above all comfortable experience was the goal in designing The Apothecary, and the company’s initial store will be located just across the street and slightly north of a Walgreens, four miles north of the major medical district in southwest Las Vegas’ Spring Valley area.

By putting together a sophisticated and streamlined, biometrically-driven front end to handle registration, consultation and procurement, The Apothecary will be able to deliver a stress-free and quick processing experience to patients, all within an enviably safe environment; something which should set the company apart immediately and make them a preferred solution for consumers.

For more information, visit www.gbsciences.com

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The Aristocrat Group Corp. is a brand management company specializing in the discovery and promotion of unique brands with mass market appeal. The company strategizes to capitalize on unprecedented brand-building opportunities, and is working to build a portfolio of successful brands to compete alongside industry leaders like Moet Hennessy, Louis Vuitton, Diageo PLC, and Brown-Forman Corp.

Luxuria Brands, an ASCC subsidiary, is tasked with brand management and sustainability, specifically in the beverage alcohol sector, where the company will develop and market brands using strategic, cross-cultural branding initiatives that engage businesses and consumers. Vodka boasts a significantly high market share, accounting for 25 percent of all distilled spirits sold in the United States. What this means for ASCC investors is that they have a remarkable chance to capitalize on a proven commodity and business model for distribution.

To this accord, ASCC’s current portfolio of premium luxury goods brands includes top-shelf distilled spirits like RWB Vodka, an ultra-premium handcrafted spirit that has already met remarkable success, including multiple awards. The market for vodka is estimated to be at almost 60 million cases per year in the United States alone, and beverages priced at a premium level are garnering top-dollar returns for businesses and investors. Strategizing to capitalize on this powerful sector, ASCC plans to debut a second lifestyle vodka brand later this year.

ASCC’s experienced and visionary management team is committed to creating a solid foundation for innovative technologies and models, ranging from mobile couponing to social engagement, that drive business forward. Building on its established presence in the lucrative beverage alcohol sector, ASCC is emerging as a trusted platform where fledgling ideas turn into commercial successes.

For more information, visit www.aristocratgroupcorp.com

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WRIT Media Group is focused on expanding in the digital media industry. The holding company currently operates under two different divisions: content creation via Front Row Networks, and “retro” video gaming via Retro Infinity Inc. and Amiga Games Inc.

The company’s Front Row Networks subsidiary produces, acquires and distributes live concerts in 2D and 3D format for initial worldwide digital broadcast into digitally-enabled movie theaters. In addition to presenting live concerts to massive audiences at lower ticket prices, Front Row Networks will license the content for many different distribution channels and sell merchandize where the live concerts are exhibited. The subsidiary also secures and distributes non-concert alternative theatrical programming and aims to acquire the broadest range of rights for exclusive programming.

Retro Infinity specializes in licensing classic computer and console video game libraries and adapts and republishes the most popular titles for smartphones, modern game consoles, micro-consoles, PCs, and tablets. The company leverages platform and classic game brands, coupled with proprietary technologies, to create new revenue from dormant game libraries.

Amiga Games Inc. shares resources with Retro Infinity to adapt and republish the most popular titles from the Amiga family of computers for smartphones, modern game consoles, micro-consoles, PCs, and tablets. WRIT Media Group leverages the Amiga brand along with game brands of the past and proprietary technologies to create new revenue from classic games that have proven their ability to sell very well.

Together with its subsidiaries, WRIT Media Group is well positioned to benefit from the market growth and increased demand for alternative theatrical, mobile, and interactive content.

For more information, visit www.writmediagroup.com

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