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TICK TOCK, IT’S GIFT O’CLOCK

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/isxODjRl8hw The holiday retail season is sneaking up on consumers who are eager to find the latest and greatest gifts for family and friends. According to the latest industry data, sales are expected to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% when compared to last year. That means most shoppers plan on spending just over $800 on holiday gifts this year. That rings in to more than $180 billion in total. Popular gifting categories remain consistent with last year’s trends, with tech gadgets reining supreme, followed by footwear, bath and body goods, scents, and travel. However, a growing number of Americans plan on gifting quality time to loved ones, in the form of concerts, movies, and restaurant experiences. Brahney has compiled a list of her favorite holiday hosting and gift ideas. GIFTING POPULAR & TRENDING: Brahney says, “Tractor Supply, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the nation, is committed to helping shoppers sleigh the holidays by providing a one-stop shop for everyone on your list.” She continues, by pointing out one of the best gifts out there, which is a TikTok sensation, “ The Tractor Supply 12V Zero-Turn Lawn Mower Ride-On Toy is so popular and the kiddos are loving it!” It’s a toy lawn mower with an enclosed translucent deck that provides a lifelike illusion of mowing. The dual motor handle drive system is easy for little hands to operate and even allows for 360-degree spins. The rubber traction strip tires keep the ride smooth and steady, while the included seatbelt and cup holder add safety and convenience. It comes with a 12V rechargeable battery and wall charger. The lifestyle expert also points to another gift for people of all ages, saying “We can’t forget about the YETI Ramble 30 oz Tumbler. It’s perfect for the moms and dads who are outside playing with their kids.” The tumbler is double-wall insulated with an 18/8 stainless steel body, which means a drink keeps its temperature no matter how much of a beating this cup takes. The YETI Ramblers are BPA-free, dishwasher safe, and have a No Sweat Design to make sure your hands stay dry. Tractor Supply now has a robust line of Yeti products, like coolers, chairs, mugs and more Tractor Supply recently released its helpful holiday gift guide chock full of gift ideas that fit every budget and occasion - and all with the goal of sparking joy and connection this holiday season. Visit tractorsupply.com/gifts to find the perfect items for everyone on your list. Direct link: Holiday Gift Guide: Country Christmas Gifts | Tractor Supply Co. Social media handles: Facebook: Facebook Instagram: Instagram Pinterest: Pinterest X (Twitter): Twitter TikTok: TikTok YouTube: YouTube GIFTING AN EXPERIENCE: One of this year’s biggest gifting trends is the gift of an “experience.” Brahney points out how this category has really grown in popularity over the past couple of years, adding, “Taking care of yourself and others is a priority and a Massage Envy gift card is the one gift that's guaranteed to fit “every body” you’re shopping for.” It’s consumer-friendly and does not require a lot of time. She says “You don’t need to know their size, favorite color, or even whether they’d prefer a massage or facial. A gift card lets THEM choose how they’d like to spend their me time!” Massage Envy franchised locations have a special offer for members and guests this holiday season. Shoppers get a free $20 promo card when they purchase $100 in gift cards between now and December 31, 2023! This offer is available in-location only; not available online. Consumers should visit a local Massage Envy franchised location or check out MassageEnvy.com to learn more Each location is an independently owned and operated franchise. Direct links: https://www.massageenvy.com/ Social media handles: Facebook: @ MassageEnvy Instagram: @ MassageEnvy X (Twitter): @ MassageEnvy GIFTING WARM & COZY: As outdoor temperatures start to dip, Marisa says it’s fun to single out gifts for those looking for a warm and cozy night in with the family? “Bedsure is one of my favorites, says Brahney, adding, “It’s a budget-friendly and stylish brand. Their blankets, bedding and wearable items come in so many different colors, patterns, and sizes.” Bedsure's Flannel Fleece Blanket, Reversible Bed-in-a-Bag, Duvet Cover Set and Wearable Blanket Hoodie are up perfect holiday gift ideas. Search Bedsure on Amazon for all of the brands great early Black Friday deals. Bedsure's cozy products are the perfect gift for those looking to add an extra layer of coziness this winter. Direct link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/877FBF1B-DFDF-4F65-9007-9CEC39B41E0D?ingress=0&visitId=c3e6dad3-e60e-45c1-8be5-d3ad37fa3a98&store_ref=org_bbb_bsp_bi-shop-by-category Social media handle: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bedsurehome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bedsurehome Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bedsurehome/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/bedsurehome YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bedsurehome GIFTING FAMILY FUN: The lifestyle expert recommends unique gift ideas, especially something the entire family can enjoy together. So many of us drive around our neighborhood or visit cities to see all the holiday lights,” says Brahney, adding, “I love the idea of brightening up our festivities without the yearly tangle and hassle.” Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights are the industry's first self-installation permanent outdoor light, offering a premium experience with unparalleled price advantage and weather-proofing. With one-time installation, users can enjoy the ultimate lighting experience for years. Users can choose from over 16 million colors to adorn their home’s facade with white and blue for Hanukkah, red and green for Christmas, or a warm white for year-round – giving users the ability to achieve the perfect ambience throughout the year. Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights have an effortless installation process thanks to its user-friendly design and hassle-free setup. Brahney highlights how these lights are built to brave rain, snow, and extreme temperatures, ensuring they shine brightly every season. Direct link: Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Social media handles: Facebook: @Govee Instagram: @goveeofficial X (Twitter): @GoveeOfficial Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

December 06, 2023 10:29 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Grief companion consulting firm, Beyond Your Loss, highlights its framework for processing and accepting grief

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Beyond Your Loss, is a consulting firm offering personalized, intimate grief companionship services. The company’s founder, Annie Adams is an experienced individual who has faced grief on her own and helps others do the same. Throughout her certification course and in hands-on meetings with clients, Annie often sees three distinct facets of grief. Her mentor and teacher, Georgena Eggleston Grace, developed a framework that addresses each facet and the struggles that come with it. Beyond Your Loss clients can benefit from one-on-one meetings with Annie Adams, licensed teacher and nutritional therapist who is a certified grief counselor. Clients can choose to have individual meetings with Annie throughout their grief process, or they can enroll in a 12-week process for unpacking grief at its core. This program involves a weekly meeting with Annie and virtual tools for managing all that grief encompasses. Millions of people in the United States experience grief annually. However, many of them lack the correct guidance and resources for processing their grief. Without a strong support system, people who are grieving may engage in harmful coping mechanisms, or fall into a deep depression that may come with other associated mental health issues. Additionally, 58% of survey participants reported that they felt pressured to move on from their grief within the first three months. This indicates that a specialist is needed when someone is looking for reliable, understanding support throughout their entire healing journey. The most common characteristics of grief Annie sees in her clients are disbelief, deep sadness, guilt and identity issues. As shown in research, grief can commonly come in five stages. The process that these stages come in is purely subjective, meaning that each person may have a different experience of grief. From Annie’s perspective, the disbelief or navigating the ocean of emotions, is generally an ongoing reality that can occur throughout one's grief journey. The deep sadness of grief is generally one of the most painful because of how dark and complicated a person’s feelings can become. Oftentimes, the griever will shut out others, lose interest in things they once enjoyed, and have several other symptoms that resemble depressive disorders. Annie notes that the most important thing for supporting someone through this stage is providing loving support, consistent outreach and empathy. Lastly, Annie sees her clients frequently struggle with the question "Who am I now?” after a loss. Although this isn’t part of the traditional grieving process, most people face many thoughts about what their life can be without the person, relationship, or pet that they once had. Annie was called to open Beyond Your Loss after she experienced the unexpected death of her teen child. The grief that followed was unlike any other pain Annie had felt, which made her passionate about giving people the support they needed. Beyond Your Loss was created to help people live meaningful lives despite what they may have experienced. Annie hopes to help even more people in the coming years with a variety of losses and lower the stigma around grief in society. Media Contact Name: Annie Adams Email: annie@beyondyourloss.com Release ID: 828109

December 06, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Ramp Integrates With Web3 Gaming Studio GFAL, So Every Gamer Can Enjoy The Thrill Of Play-To-Earn Games

Ramp

Ramp Network, the financial technology company building payment rails connecting crypto to the global financial system, announced that today it is integrating its on- and off-ramp products with the blockchain gaming development studio Games for a Living (GFAL). With the integration, GFAL’s Web3 games can provide a simplified onboarding experience for new gamers by making it simple to buy its native cryptocurrency tokens via fiat payment methods. As one of the leading fintech infrastructure providers in the crypto space, Ramp is paving the way for millions of consumers to access the Web3 infrastructure through its industry leading on- and off-ramp products that simplify the digital asset purchasing process. Its API-based tools enable decentralized application developers to integrate simple crypto on-ramps and off-ramps directly within their products. Ramp’s products are fast, seamless and globally available in 150+ countries and 100+ assets, helping improve the user experience and reduce the complexity for users who no longer have to go elsewhere to obtain their crypto first. What’s more, Ramp is registered with the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Jose Jimenez-Mancha - Chief Commercial Officer at Ramp said “We are excited about partnering with GFAL, marking a new era in gaming and crypto integration. This collaboration simplifies crypto access for gamers, merging traditional gaming with the play-to-earn blockchain world. With our on- and off-ramp solutions, gamers can now effortlessly purchase $GFAL tokens and other cryptocurrencies within the games. This partnership represents our commitment to innovation and a more inclusive financial future. We're thrilled to lead the way in redefining gaming experiences.” The integration with GFAL will enable Ramp to bolster its presence in a rapidly growing blockchain gaming industry. With blockchain games, players can earn real-life rewards in the shape of crypto and in-game collectables that are paid out when they complete daily tasks and win head-to-head matches against other human opponents. However, it’s necessary for users to obtain crypto in order to take advantage of these play-to-earn capabilities. Obtaining crypto has traditionally always been a roundabout task, with gamers required to create an account with a traditional exchange, set up a wallet, and finally transfer those assets to the dApp. GFAL’s integration with Ramp therefore makes its games significantly more accessible to new gamers, allowing them to purchase crypto with 100+ assets available on their on-ramp and 40+ available for off-ramp from anywhere in the world and see those assets deposited directly into their wallets, all without having to leave the game. Ramp will enable GFAL to offer users the direct purchase of $GFAL tokens directly, with more tokens available soon in a few simple clicks, using fiat currencies and payment methods such as credit/debit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pix and more. In this way, it’s paving the way for thousands of new gamers to enter and explore GFAL’s expanding ecosystem of blockchain games. GFAL is a pioneering video game development and publishing studio, founded by seasoned industry experts including the former vice president of Activision Blizzard, Manel Sort, and the founding CEO of Electronic Arts, Trip Hawkins, among others. It’s dedicated to developing AAA-quality video games that leverage the capabilities of blockchain and crypto to provide more rewarding and engaging experiences to gamers. Through GFAL’s games, players have the unique opportunity to have fun while monetizing the time they spend competing against others and trade the in-game assets they own. Manel Sort, CEO and co-founder at GFAL: "Ramp will help GFAL make its vision come true, which is to promote an alternative blockchain games approach. We emphasize that earning income naturally accompanies the enjoyment of the game and contributes to a unique immersion. This stands in contrast to the prevailing trend in web3 games, which often prioritize revenue generation as their main focus.". Anyone accessing GFAL’s games for the first time will benefit from a simple onboarding experience that enables them to use fiat to purchase the crypto they need to get started playing in just seconds. It means GFAL has a way to expand beyond its traditional, crypto-native audience and offer its full experience to gamers of all kinds. With Ramp’s simple onboarding and verification process, GFAL can process fiat transactions almost instantly, allowing them to get started playing without delay. About Ramp Ramp is a financial technology company building solutions that connect the crypto economy with today’s global financial infrastructure. Through its core on- and off-ramp products, Ramp provides businesses and individuals across 150+ countries with a streamlined and smooth experience when converting between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies. Ramp is fully integrated with the world’s major payment methods, including debit and credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more. About GFAL GFAL, led by prominent figures in the global gaming industry including Manel Sort, former First Vice President at Activision Blizzard King, the studio behind Candy Crush, and Trip Hawkins, the founding CEO of Electronic Arts, is a video game development studio that leverages blockchain and different deep-tech solutions to produce AAA-quality video games. By harnessing the power of blockchain and combining creativity with cutting-edge technology, their games are designed to offer a level of enjoyment previously thought impossible in the web3 gaming industry. With immersive gameplay, players can generate value and monetize their time while competing against others and trading in-game assets with fellow players. Contact Details Leora Schreiber pr@marketacross.com

December 06, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

The Bright Side of Muni Market Volatility: Tax-Loss Harvesting

Tradeweb

The uncertainty around the timing of interest rate hikes these past two years has created an opportunity that municipal bond investors haven’t seen in a decade – gaining by losing. What we mean is tax-loss harvesting, a strategy rarely available to this market given munis’ historic stability and, more recently, the extended bull market run in bonds that preceded this latest Fed tightening cycle. Now, with less than a month left before year’s end, we’re seeing strong evidence that institutional and retail investors are taking advantage of recent yield volatility to book these advantageous losses. The volume of bid wanted lists on the Tradeweb platform spiked in November and continues to run 70% higher than August year-to-date activity, prior to the temporary blip in municipal bond performance. Through the first eight months of 2023, total returns in the muni market were positive, so tax-harvesting as a widely available strategy stayed on the shelf. However, with the market losing more than 3% in October and turning negative for 2023, investors could again consider the strategy to manage tax liabilities while dumping underperforming bonds. Investors had a similar opportunity to pursue tax-loss harvesting at the end of 2022, set up by a comparable spike in yields last September. A surge in activity For those who haven’t been around munis long enough to experience past downturns, tax harvesting might be an unfamiliar concept. The idea is simple tax management - investors sell securities with unrealized capital losses to offset realized capital gains. Those losses that exceed the gains in a given year can be carried forward to offset gains in future tax years. Since September, we have seen institutions and retail investors alike pursuing the strategy in earnest. Evidencing this trend, users of Tradeweb Direct’s Portfolio Solutions analytics suite conducted holdings searches to identify municipal positions with unrealized losses in the month of September at a clip 82% higher than in the preceding eight months. What’s more, muni bid wanteds routed through Tradeweb Direct have also spiked, with October sell inquiries 65% greater than the August year-to-date average and November liquidation requests soaring 70% above that level. Retail is on board Given the dynamic role and high levels of participation of retail investors in the municipals market that’s not at all surprising. Retail investors are crucial to creating a high-functioning muni market and have themselves become more sophisticated, active market investors. They own roughly 60-70% of all municipal bonds outstanding, and are no longer just the buy-and-hold investor of last resort. Through advances in electronic trading, they’ve gained a direct conduit to the institutional sell side, and represent a big pool of market liquidity in both volatile and stable markets. The tricky part of tax-loss selling for any investor comes when it’s time to reinvest. While buying similar securities - often to maintain portfolio allocations - is ok, IRS “wash rules” prohibit the purchase of substantially the identical investment within 30 days before or after the sale. Because liquidity in the muni market is largely driven by available inventory, finding a similar replacement manually for the asset that was sold can sometimes be a challenge. There are tools, though, that can help with the transaction and with locating a qualified replacement. Leveraging the Portfolio Solutions analytics suite on Tradeweb Direct, investors can pursue tax-loss harvesting electronically, using features that support the end-to-end workflow of the strategy. Here’s how to get started: 1) Identify your loss candidates 2) Add a swap candidate to a restructuring proposal 3) Add a replacement candidate to the proposal 4) Generate a client-facing transaction report As we’ve seen through periods of bond market volatility these past two years, sudden swings in yields present opportunities to use negative returns to your advantage. The windows open and close quickly, so being prepared, with the tools to enable fast execution, is essential. With year-end approaching and interest rates top of mind, it’s important to stay vigilant and move on tax-loss harvesting possibilities when they are available. To learn more about Tradeweb Direct’s capabilities and how we can assist you in your trading strategies, visit: https://www.tradeweb.com/our-markets/tradeweb-direct-middle-markets--retail/. Written by: Bill Buzaid, Managing Director, Head of Sales & Relationship Management, Tradeweb Direct and Alexandra Isayev, Director, Head of Portfolio Solutions Product, Tradeweb Direct © 2023 Tradeweb Markets LLC. The information contained herein is proprietary and may not be copied or redistributed without the prior written consent of Tradeweb Markets LLC. The content of this publication is for informational purposes only and is not offered as investment, tax or legal advice, or an offer to buy or sell securities. The information is provided “as is” and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, all warranties and representations are disclaimed. About Tradeweb Markets Tradeweb Markets Inc. (Nasdaq: TW) is a leading, global operator of electronic marketplaces for rates, credit, equities and money markets. Founded in 1996, Tradeweb provides access to markets, data and analytics, electronic trading, straight-through-processing and reporting for more than 40 products to clients in the institutional, wholesale and retail markets. Advanced technologies developed by Tradeweb enhance price discovery, order execution and trade workflows while allowing for greater scale and helping to reduce risks in client trading operations. Tradeweb serves more than 2,500 clients in more than 65 countries. On average, Tradeweb facilitated more than $1.2 trillion in notional value traded per day over the past four quarters. For more information, please go to www.tradeweb.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements related to, among other things, our outlook and future performance, the industry and markets in which we operate, our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects and assumptions and future events are forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in documents of Tradeweb Markets Inc. on file with or furnished to the SEC, may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and the development of the industry and markets in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this release. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition or liquidity, and events in the industry and markets in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this release, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods. Any forward-looking statement that we make in this release speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this release. Contact Details Tradeweb Media Contact Daniel Noonan +1 646-767-4677 Daniel.Noonan@Tradeweb.com Company Website http://www.tradeweb.com

December 06, 2023 09:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Longeveron (NASDAQ: LGVN) Announces Positive Top-Line Results For Its Phase 2a Clinical Trial For The Treatment Of Mild Alzheimer’s Disease With Lomecel-B™

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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Longeveron Inc. (NASDAQ: LGVN), a clinical-stage biotech company aiming to address life-threatening and chronic aging-related conditions using cell therapies, continues to make positive progress. The company just reported positive top-line results from its phase 2a trial of Lomecel-B™, its investigational product, for the treatment of mild Alzheimer’s disease. In the trial of 48 patients ages 60 to 85 years old with mild Alzheimer’s disease, Lomecel-B™ met its primary safety endpoint and also showed statistically significant evidence of slowing disease progression as compared to placebo. “We believe these results provide important validation of both the safety and therapeutic potential of Lomecel-B™ in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and provide a robust foundation for additional clinical trials in this and other indications,” Wa’el Hashad, Chief Executive Officer of Longeveron, said when announcing the phase 2a trial results. “We look forward to announcing additional biomarker data from this trial which may further characterize the clinical effects of Lomecel-B™ in this study population.” Targeting Neurodegeneration And Inflammation Lomecel-B™ is made from medical signaling cells (MSCs) derived from the bone marrow of young, healthy adult donors. It is believed that MSCs travel to sites of damage or inflammation in the body and may promote cellular regeneration. The promising results of its phase 2a trial come as the world reaches an inflection point with Alzheimer’s disease. About 6.7 million people ages 65 and older in the U.S. suffer from the disease. It’s only expected to get worse as the population continues to age. By 2060, it has been projected that Alzheimer’s disease may affect 14 million people in the U.S. Lomecel-B™’s Potential For Other Conditions? That’s not the only opportunity for Longeveron and Lomecel-B™. The experimental therapeutic treatment is also in phase 2 trials to treat Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) and Aging-related Frailty. HLHS is a rare congenital heart defect in which the left side of the heart fails to develop, leading to short-term mortality, delayed development and long-term organ failure. HLHS affects about 1,000 babies in the U.S. annually and requires a three-stage open-heart surgery to survive, and even with the surgeries, early mortality and need for heart transplantation are still extremely high due to right ventricle failure. As a result, there is an important unmet medical need to improve right ventricular function in these patients – and that’s where Lomecel-B™ may potentially be effective. Administered directly into the cardiac tissue of the right ventricle during the second stage of the surgery – when the child is around four months old – the goal is to improve right ventricular function through the potential regenerative, pro-vascular and anti-inflammatory effects of MSCs. Results from Longeveron’s phase 1 ELPIS 1 trial showed 100% survival in Lomecel-B™ treated patients for up to five years. Based on the results achieved to date, Lomecel-B™ has received Rare Pediatric Disease Designation (RPD), Orphan Drug Designation (ODD), and Fast Track designation from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Longeveron’s 38-patient phase 2 trial is currently underway. In August, the trial passed the 50% enrollment threshold. To expedite the completion of the trial enrollment, an additional clinical site was also added. Aging – A Growing Problem Lomecel-B™ is also in phase 2 trial to treat Aging-related Frailty, which is characterized by mobility disability, weakness, fatigue, weight loss, slowness and low activity. People with Aging-related Frailty are also more prone to develop infections, suffer from falls and require hospitalization. There are no approved treatments for Aging-related Frailty, but Longeveron hopes that its experimental product may gain approval as a potential treatment. Lomecel-B™ is currently being tested in a phase 2 trial of 45 patients in Japan, where nearly a third of the population is over the age of 65. In a previous phase 2b trial, a single intravenous (IV) infusion of Lomecel-B™ was shown to improve walking distance during a six-minute walk test after nine months. If greenlighted, Lomecel-B™ could become the first FDA-approved treatment in the U.S. for Aging-related Frailty, addressing an unmet need that appears likely to increase as the population ages. Email: mmoyer@lifesciadvisors.com Investor Contact Mike Moyer LifeSci Advisors Tel: 617-308-4306 This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. 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December 06, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

Amesite’s Investments In Infrastructure Enable A No-Setup Fee Deal For Its Customers, Enabling Risk-Free Scale And Simplified Sales

Benzinga

By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Universities and small businesses play a big role in reskilling workers for the jobs of tomorrow, but many are forced to balance that responsibility with the costs associated with offering classes and training. In lots of cases, they can only offer the bare minimum. Amesite (NASDAQ: AMST) is helping level the playing field for higher education with its technology-forward no-risk approach. Thanks to advances in technology, the Detroit-based company that provides an online learning platform is able to deliver what it believes is the best deal in edtech. Instead of charging anywhere from $250,000 to $500,000 in set-up fees to edtech customers, Amesite has a no-fee model where customers pay monthly per user. That approach expands the market for Amesite and enables companies and universities to provide professional training without big upfront investments. “Now that we moved from an executive sale with a high setup fee to one with no fees it affords us the ability to reach a broader array of higher education partners and businesses,” said Amesite founder and CEO Dr. Ann Marie Sastry during the company’s recent shareholder update. Amesite says that it also gives the company a more predictable revenue stream with users paying a fixed fee per month per course. The sales process is also made easier because of the lack of startup costs. That has created a much more efficient sales cycle for Amesite, and the company says sales-qualified leads have seen a nearly 200% increase from the first quarter of 2023 to the first quarter of 2024. “We’re extremely busy and extremely excited about our ability to execute in that segment,” said Sastry. Speed Gives Amesite An Edge All of this is made possible thanks to Amesite’s technology-first approach aimed at improving the outcomes of learners. With its platform courses can be added quickly, programs are adaptable and users stay engaged. In one example, Amesite was able to onboard 50 courses in four days for EWIE Group of Companies, a commodity management company that provides training to more than 1,000 employees located around the globe. Its old platform fell way short when it came to engagement, but that changed with Amesite. Less than a quarter after courses began, employee scores were 91%, against a target of 70% for passing. That speed is rare in the e-learning industry and is made possible thanks partly to Amesite’s partnership with Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ: MSFT) Azure cloud unit. By migrating its application to Azure infrastructure and its data to Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Amesite can now onboard customers in 24 hours or less and can easily scale up – all at half the infrastructure cost. Harnessing The Power Of AI Amesite also leverages GPT-4 – the AI system powering Bing and ChatGPT Plus – to offer AI capabilities such as learning and creative assistants, educational games, interactive learning experiences, leaderboards and other learning incentives to keep students engaged. Amesite’s V6 can integrate thousands of application programming interfaces (API), which means it works with most companies and schools’ programs. Thanks to AI and Azure, Amesite can offer tailored e-learning solutions in partnership with customers, making sure workers and students have access to the latest tech and the most up-to-date content whether it changes daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. More Growth On The Horizon All of that presents a potential opportunity for investors looking to get exposure to the online learning market, which is projected to reach a value of $602 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 17.2% over 2023-2030. With $5.4 million in cash in the bank, Amesite seems to be well-positioned to expand its platform and add more cutting-edge technology, all while keeping costs down. It’s the reason the company is seeing double-digit revenue growth – in Q2 2023 Amesite reported a 21.96% increase in revenue year-over-year. The need to retrain workers and educate new ones is growing as companies wrestle with the ever-changing skill requirements of the digital economy. Set-up costs are a major barrier for many edtech providers. Amesite is changing that with its no-fee no-risk offer. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

December 06, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Standard Time

Minuteman Press Franchise in Londonderry, NH Wins Business of the Year

Minuteman Press International Inc

For over 8 years and counting, Bob Bean has been the proud owner of the Minuteman Press franchise in Londonderry, New Hampshire located at 44 Nashua Road, Unit 18. When Bob purchased the business in October of 2015, he followed the Minuteman Press system and immediately became involved with several community groups and organizations. Thanks to Bob’s hard work and dedication, Minuteman Press in Londonderry has won the Business of the Year award from the Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce. Bob accepted the award at the special awards dinner that was held on Oct. 12, 2023 at the Tupelo Music Hall in Derry NH. Bob shares his humble reaction to winning the award and provides his insights on the importance of being an active member of local groups in order to build relationships and generate referrals. He also talks about his journey to Minuteman Press and how his passion for helping others drives him today. What does it mean to you to win Business of the Year? H ow are you active in your community? Bob Bean: “Receiving the Business of the Year is a humbling experience. It was a surprise, I did not know that we had made such an impact in the Chamber and business community for this recognition. We have just tried to provide services to the businesses and the community to the best of our ability. It is great to be recognized and know that we are doing a good job with in the communities that we serve. I am involved in two local Chambers, member of the Rotary Club of Londonderry, and have been an active member in BNI for 8 years. I have made many connections with a lot of the non-profits in the area and work with them to help with their needs and support their functions. With the local rotary we have sponsored Christmas on the Commons, Senior High School Graduation Banners have donated to many non-profits and helped with fuel assistance during the winter months. I am also involved with the Freemasons in the state.” How would you best describe your community? Bob Bean: “ The Derry/Londonderry community are the largest two towns that are in the chamber and we have several smaller towns in the chamber also. New Hampshire does not have a lot of large metropolitan areas; it is made up more of small towns that are convenient to bordering states. Other than small businesses and small business owners, the majority of the communities are made up of people that work out of state. The people and businesses in the community are open and always look for ways to help each other when possible. As business owners, we all want to support each other and do what we can to see that we can grow and thrive.” What are some of the key ways you’ve grown your business? Bob Bean: “Networking is the key that has worked for us. Since 2015, I have been a member of the chamber and of BNI. I have always been very active in the networking area by going to meetings, ribbon-cuttings, events, and visiting businesses. We took advantage of the upgraded minuteman.com website to get some traffic through online channels. One of the other biggest ways we’ve built the business is through referrals from our customers and the organizations we work with.” What are your high-demand products and services? Bob Bean: “We have been able to provide direct mail services for many of our clients; this has been a big part of the business over the last few years especially during the pandemic. We also do a lot of marketing catalogs and Playbills for several theater groups and music groups.” What was your previous background? Why did you choose Minuteman Press? Bob Bean: “I was in the computer industry for almost 40 years. Most of my career was in management both in manufacturing and support. I was a Field Service Representative for a computer company for many years. Then, for 20 years, I was a Technical Support Manager for a supermarket chain. I chose Minuteman Press because of the research I did on the company and talking to the Regional Vice President and several store owners.” What has the support from Minuteman Press been like for you? Bob Bean: “Minuteman Press International support has been good on all levels. When I have a question, we can usually get an answer quickly. When there is an issue, support has been good at assisting in resolving the issue.” What are the biggest personal and professional rewards of owning your business? Bob Bean: “Personal and professional goals are similar in that I enjoy helping people and organizations. This business has given me the chance to connect with many more people and organizations to be able to help and give my knowledge and experience to them so that they can succeed.” What advice would you give to other business owners right now? Bob Bean: “Get involved with your local Chamber of Commerce and BNI Networking Group. These two are very critical to the growth and success of the business. Also, look into other organizations and groups like the Exchange, Rotary, Kiwanis, or whatever is in your area and local to your business. But do not just join these groups; get involved and be active in what is going on with the groups and be involved in the community. You get out of them what you put into them, so if you are active and visible then you will be the person or business that others will seek out and rely on for help and advice.” For more information on Minuteman Press in Londonderry, NH, visit https://minuteman.com/us/locations/nh/londonderry/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

December 06, 2023 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time

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AmeraMex International Receives Orders Totaling $780,000

Ameramex International

AmeraMex International, Inc. (OTC:AMMX), a provider of heavy equipment for logistics companies, infrastructure construction and forestry conservation, announced that it has received equipment orders totaling approximately $780,000. AmeraMex CEO Lee Hamre commented, “This quarter we have closed approximately $4.4 million in equipment order and a $1 million rental agreement. Today’s orders consist of a refurbished Taylor Equipment Forklift with a 36,000-pound lift capacity, 12 new LiuGong Forklifts with a 7,000-pound lift capacity, and a refurbished Taylor Equipment Empty Container Handler. The equipment is shipping to customers from Washington State down through Southern California,” added Hamre. LiuGong Forklift For more information and pricing of equipment for the logistics, construction, and forestry industries, or to book a demonstration of the First Green Industry’s 100 percent electric skid steer loaders, ASV Posti-Tract and Skid Steer Loaders, Menzi Muck Excavators or a Magni Telescopic Handler, contact the AmeraMex/Hamre Equipment sales team at 530.895.8955. About AmeraMex International AmeraMex International sells, leases and rents heavy equipment to companies within multiple industries including construction, logistics, mining, and lumber. AmeraMex, with a US and international customer base, has over 30 years of experience in heavy equipment sales and service. Follow AmeraMex on Twitter @ammx_intl and visit the AmeraMex website, www.AMMX.net or www.hamreequipment.com for additional information and equipment videos. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "potential," "continue" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, and there are key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Investors are encouraged to review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Any forward-looking statement reflects the Company’s current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if added information becomes available in the future. Contact Details McCloud Communications LLC Marty Tullio +1 949-632-1900 marty@mccloudcommunications.com Company Website https://www.ammx.net

December 06, 2023 09:10 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Personal Injury Attorney, Paul Greenberg Discusses PTSD from Dog Bite Trauma with the Chicago Sun-Times

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Chicago, Illinois – Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, a leading Chicago personal injury law firm, has been seeking justice for injury victims for over 30 years. Paul Greenberg, a partner at the firm, recently sat down with the Chicago Sun-Times to discuss an overlooked consequence of dog bites: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). According to the Mayo Clinic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that’s triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and intrusive thoughts about the event that cause significant problems in social or work situations and in relationships. PTSD can also interfere with the individual’s ability to go about their normal daily tasks. The condition may last for months or even years, with triggers that bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. While injuries and disfigurement from a dog bite are visible and immediate, the psychological scars left behind are often downplayed or overlooked. “Victims of dog bites will more often than not develop some post-traumatic stress disorder,” Greenberg explained. “The impact of this trauma can drastically alter the quality of life for victims.” In the article, the Sun-Times highlights the case of Nakia Childs, 48, who experienced acute PTSD after being bitten by a dog in her workplace. Once known as the “dog whisperer”, Nakia’s interaction with dogs is now riddled with fear. With the help of Briskman Briskman & Greenberg, she was able to secure monetary recovery for her dog bite injuries, but the recovery from trauma is a journey that she continues to navigate. Financial recovery can be a complex process, particularly if the dog owner is unknown or uninsured. Unlike car insurance, homeowner’s or renter’s insurance isn’t legally required, which can complicate matters for victims seeking compensation. The attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg are drawing attention to the silent epidemic of PTSD after dog bites, advocating for victims and ensuring they receive the justice they deserve. Paul Greenberg’s conversation with the Sun-Times not only raises awareness about the psychological scars of dog bites, but also underlines the need for legal support for victims grappling with the after-effects of such experiences. As the conversation around mental health continues to evolve, so too does the legal landscape surrounding personal injury and trauma. The attorneys at Briskman Briskman & Greenberg have successfully represented individuals and families who have been injured or lost loved ones as the result of someone’s carelessness or a workplace accident. We have achieved success in thousands of cases, recovering millions of dollars in damages for our clients in a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death, medical malpractice, pharmacy errors, dog bite injuries, and work injuries. Briskman Briskman & Greenberg 205 W Randolph St Suite 925 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 222-0010 https://www.briskmanandbriskman.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/ Press Contact: Paul Greenberg Release ID: 832630

December 06, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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