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Expanded role integrates internal diversity and inclusion programs with racial and health equity strategy

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) has announced the promotion of Bukata Hayes to the new position of vice president, chief equity officer. In this role, Hayes—who has served as vice president of racial and health equity since March 2021—will be responsible for integrating all diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) strategies into the company's Racial & Health Equity (RHE) department.  

By aligning the internal representation goals of DEIB with the external facing initiatives of RHE portfolio, Hayes will be able to generate greater capabilities and impact among talent and recruitment efforts to maximize the opportunities for Blue Cross' workforce to more accurately mirror the growing diversity of Blue Cross membership and the Minnesota population in general.

"Bukata Hayes is the ideal leader for this expanded role, given his talent, expertise and collaborative style," said Dana Erickson, president and chief executive officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. "His experience and capabilities continue to position Blue Cross to accomplish our goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and racial and health equity, to deliver meaningful and lasting change, both within our company and throughout our communities."

As chief equity officer, Hayes will report directly to the CEO and serve as a member of the company's senior leadership team.

Prior to joining Blue Cross, Hayes was the executive director of the Greater Mankato Diversity Council for nearly 15 years. He has more than 20 years of experience organizing and facilitating systemic change within large and small systems such as non-profit, K-12, higher education and rural communities.

Hayes received his bachelor's degree from the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota and is also chair of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation's board of directors having served on the board since 2014.

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

For nearly 90 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (bluecrossmn.com) has supported the health, wellbeing and peace of mind of our members by striving to ensure equitable access to high quality care at an affordable price. Our 2.5 million members can be found in every Minnesota county, all 50 states and on four continents. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

What's Your Super Power Digital Media (WYSP) today announced the 2nd Annual International Author Boss Awards Show, hosted by entrepreneur and media maven Nadia Francois. The ceremony is set to air on Thursday, December 29th at 6:00 p.m. CST on the WYSP TV Channel, which is available on all smart devices and web-accessible on the Exposure Plus TV Network.

WYSP is a "kingdom empowerment brand" that serves entrepreneurs, community leaders, coaches, and authors. In addition to offering TV streaming, digital media production, advertising, publishing, social media management, and website design and maintenance, WYSP also houses Power Conversations Magazine. This digital and print publication highlights entrepreneurs, authors, community leaders, and business pioneers from around the world, and features articles on trending topics and business news, business tips, entrepreneur spotlights, and empowering events.

The magazine is founded by Nadia Francois, a serial entrepreneur, and features content from a diverse group of contributors who specialize in business and entrepreneurship and who include kingdom principles in their practices and business models.

In addition to the TV show and magazine, the Power Conversations Podcast also provides opportunities for the visibility and empowerment of minority business owners.

For more information, visit www.wysptv.com.

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Benefits include up to 25 percent faster execution of warehouse processes, a picking error rate close to zero and a reduction in waste of around 100,000 paper sheets per year

TeamViewer, a leading global provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, recently announced that the global semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries (GF) has deployed TeamViewer's Augmented Reality (AR) platform Frontline to digitally transform its warehouse operations at its facility in Dresden, the largest semiconductor plant in Europe. Among the major benefits that GF achieved through the implementation of TeamViewer's solution is an up to 25 percent faster execution of warehouse processes, better employee ergonomics, a picking error rate close to zero and a reduction in waste of around 100,000 paper sheets per year.

Kevin Hidalgo, Senior Director of Logistics at GF: "At GF, we always strive to improve our operational efficiencies to better fulfill our customers' needs. When looking for a solution to digitally transform and improve our warehouse operations, we found that an Augmented Reality based solution could really make a difference for us. Now, with the roll-out of TeamViewer Frontline, we were able to take efficiency, accuracy and sustainability of warehouse logistics to a whole new level."

Jan Junker, Executive Vice President Solution Sales & Delivery: "Around 80 percent of the global workforce is not working at a desk, but in manufacturing, production, logistics or field service. With our AR solutions, enterprises have the first-time opportunity to also digitalize the tasks and processes from these areas and seamlessly connect the workers to the company's existing digital infrastructure. The benefits that GlobalFoundries achieved in such short time speak for themselves."

At the GF warehouse, the software guides the warehouse workers through the picking process with clear step-by-step instructions, displayed on the smart glasses directly in their field of view. Together with the integrated voice control, it provides 100 percent hands-free information to the workers, completely replacing the former paper-based process.

The end-to-end implementation of TeamViewer Frontline in the warehouse of GF's Dresden facility was completed in only ten weeks. TeamViewer is working closely with GF to identify other opportunities to use the solution and is exploring use cases beyond vision picking.

Please find more information and a video of the TeamViewer deployment at GF here.

About TeamViewer

TeamViewer is a leading global technology company that provides a connectivity platform to remotely access, control, manage, monitor, and repair devices of any kind – from laptops and mobile phones to industrial machines and robots. Although TeamViewer is free of charge for private use, it has 620,000 subscribers and enables companies of all sizes and from all industries to digitize their business-critical processes through seamless connectivity. Against the backdrop of global megatrends like device proliferation, automation and new work, TeamViewer proactively shapes digital transformation and continuously innovates in the fields of Augmented Reality, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence. Since the company's foundation in 2005, TeamViewer's software has been installed on more than 2.5 billion devices around the world. The company is headquartered in Goppingen, Germany, and employs around 1,400 people globally. In 2021, TeamViewer achieved billings of EUR 548 million. TeamViewer AG (TMV) is listed at Frankfurt Stock Exchange and belongs to the MDAX. Further information can be found at www.teamviewer.com.

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Grocer recognized for outstanding corporate citizenship and commitment to Zero Hunger | Zero Waste

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies" for 2023, earning the distinction for the fourth consecutive year. Newsweek recognizes the Top 500 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries.

"This recognition is a testament to the incredible dedication of our associates and our collective commitment to end hunger through Zero Hunger | Zero Waste," said Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Kroger plays a critical role in building a more resilient and sustainable food system for all of America."

This year, Kroger celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste social and environmental impact plan. Zero Hunger | Zero Waste emphasizes the unique role Kroger plays across the food system and its many stakeholders as an employer, food processor, retailer, healthcare provider and more. Over the past 5 years, Kroger has donated 2.3 billion meals to fight hunger, including:
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• $1 billion in giving to hunger relief, which includes 500 million pounds of surplus food donated to food banks, for a total of 2.3 billion meals directed to communities
• Nearly $45 million in grants from the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Foundation to support food recovery and system change

America's Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from Corporate Responsibility Reports, Corporate Citizen Reports or Sustainability Reports, as well as an independent survey. The methodology focused on company performance in the environmental, social and corporate governance categories. Additionally, an independent survey was conducted to evaluate companies' reputation by asking U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility.

To learn more about Kroger's efforts to positively impact people and the planet, visit the ESG Hub: Thriving Together.

About Kroger

At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless digital shopping experience and retail food stores under a variety of banner names, serving America through food inspiration and uplift, and creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.

Better Rhodes, the leading product platform for 'Better-for-You' alcohol-free and functional beverages is excited to announce some additions to our team.

‍Warren Hode
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• Warren joins our team as Director of Product Innovation and Trade Development, responsible for supporting efforts in sourcing the next generation of industry leading products as well as growing our national and regional wholesale accounts.
• Warren is a pioneer in the non-alcoholic beverage category in the US, having most recently worked with Lyre's in their North American trade and channel development. This includes over 20 years experience in hospitality including as a NYC based bartender, menu consultant and lead for specialty private events for the Balthazar Group and Major Food Group.‍
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Taylor Foxman
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• Taylor has joined Better Rhodes as Director of Strategy and Corporate Development, responsible for supporting investment discussions, public relations, new channel development and new producer innovation.
• Taylor is a veteran of the alcohol and cannabis industries and brings a wealth of knowledge from these more mature segments. She provides consulting services to many brands in alc and non-alc and has an impressive pedigree commentating on relevant consumer trends. This includes involvement in product innovation, CPG, go-to-market strategies and investment activities.

Mike Votto
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• Mike is an Advisor for Product Selection and Distribution. Mike is a strategic investor and an expert in the high-end wines and alcohol business. Mike brings a wealth of knowledge in the distribution and sourcing of top-quality products. This includes direct experience in distribution and wholesale through the '3-tier' alcohol industry in the US.

These additions to our team demonstrate our commitment to this emerging category and focus on bringing the best in the segment to the market in new and innovative ways.

"We couldn't be more excited to announce the expansion of our leadership team to include these seasoned experts across beverage, product development, sales, strategy and more," states Dan Stiller, CEO of Better Rhodes. "We believe 2023 and beyond will see a major shift in the demand for 'Better-for-You' adult beverages and the introduction of a next generation of brands bringing better quality and better choices. Better Rhodes' mission is to curate an industry leading collection of brands.

Dhimant Patel (Co-Founder and COO) continues to lead our Canadian business unit which is realizing strong traction in its first full year. Chris Becker (Founder) continues to focus on investor relations and thought leadership on the next generation of makers in the industry.

About Better Rhodes

‍Better Rhodes focuses on developing and curating the best in 'Better-for-You' adult beverages, including alcohol-free and functional brands. We achieve this through dedicated capabilities in Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), Wholesale, digital discovery and data. Our award winning BetterWithout platform brings together proprietary industry insights, sales data and market knowledge to identify and pick the winners in this space.

With the rapid growth of the 'Better-for-You' beverage category, there has been a large influx in higher priced products with little differentiation. While there are some standouts already, to be counted in the next generation of successful 'Better-for-You' adult beverages, brands will require the best taste, a compelling story, operational excellence and capital. Our mission is to find and curate this collection of industry leading brands.

To learn more, check out our Instagram or website.

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‍Taylor Foxman
taylor@betterrhodes.com

Commercial-scale breakthrough changes the way the world will look at trash and paves the way to making meaningful contributions to addressing climate change

Landmark achievement expected to spur global development of waste-to-fuels plants aimed at producing 400 million gallons of SAF annually to help decarbonize aviation industry

‍Fulcrum BioEnergy, Inc., a clean energy company pioneering the creation of renewable, drop-in transportation fuels from landfill waste, today announced that it has successfully produced a low-carbon synthetic crude oil using landfill waste as a feedstock at its Sierra BioFuels Plant, the world's first commercial-scale landfill waste-to-fuels plant. This significant achievement positions Fulcrum as a renewable fuels leader producing and selling net-zero carbon fuel and addresses climate change by supporting the aviation industry's goals to reduce lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions.

"This accomplishment is a watershed moment for Fulcrum and opens the door for our plans to transform landfill waste around the world into a low-carbon transportation fuel in a way that will have a profound environmental impact," said Eric Pryor, Fulcrum's President and Chief Executive Officer. "After more than a decade of dedication and perseverance, successfully creating a low-carbon fuel entirely from landfill waste validates the strength of our process and our partners' unwavering belief in and support for our business model. As we continue to work to address global environmental challenges and advance our development program, we aim to replicate our success at Sierra with cost-efficient net-zero carbon plants nationally and ultimately around the globe."

An Accomplishment for The Broader Industry and World

This milestone comes as the world has convened on emissions reductions goals, the Biden Administration has prioritized the development of lower-carbon transportation methods and the aviation industry has set its sights on net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Fulcrum is committed to supporting these objectives and has entered into strategic partnerships with major airlines and other offtake partners to purchase its renewable fuel. By producing a synthetic crude oil product, which can then be further refined into sustainable aviation fuel ("SAF"), Fulcrum has demonstrated its process and is preparing to supply its strategic partners with SAF that it expects will be net-zero carbon when compared on a lifecycle basis to traditional petroleum-based jet fuel.

"This is a significant accomplishment for Fulcrum and the aviation industry," said United Airlines Ventures Managing Director Andrew Chang. "United has led with bold action to fight climate change, including committing to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets, and investing in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline globally. We look forward to advancing our collaboration with Fulcrum to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel."  

With the recent passage of the Inflation Reduction Act ("IRA"), the U.S. government has made clear its newfound support for the domestic growth of SAF as a clean alternative to standard fuel. "We applaud the passage of the IRA, which will foster industry growth and innovation to supply SAF. We're thrilled to contribute to the White House's Grand Challenge of producing at least three billion gallons of SAF by 2030," added Pryor.

Fulcrum's Cutting Edge, Unique Process and Unparalleled Facilities

Fulcrum has spent more than a decade and significant capital developing an innovative process for transforming a true waste product into a valuable low-carbon transportation fuel for the aviation industry. Fulcrum expects to utilize a standardized, scalable, low-cost approach for larger future projects replicating the successful process at Sierra, which is backed by patents and capitalizes on the intellectual property developed by the Company in its engineering and start-up operations of this first-of-its-kind plant.

"Fulcrum has successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking technological achievement that will have far-reaching implications for clean energy around the globe. We are proud to not only be an investor but also a strategic partner as we explore bringing Fulcrum's patented and proprietary waste-to-fuel process to the APAC region together," said Dongsoo Kang, head of SK Innovation's portfolio division.

"This is a tremendous and exciting accomplishment for Fulcrum and is also very important for Cathay to reach its commitment for using 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030. As Fulcrum's first airline investor and fuel offtake partner, we look forward to using SAF produced by Fulcrum very soon. We are confident that this milestone will help open up more SAF production capacity in Asia and around the world," said Grace Cheung, Group Head of Sustainability & Corporate Responsibility at Cathay Pacific Airways.

The Company has identified and is making progress on its planned growth program, which Fulcrum expects will have the capacity to produce approximately 400 million gallons of net-zero carbon transportation fuel annually. The Company's development program includes the Centerpoint BioFuels Plant in Gary, Indiana, the Trinity Fuels Plant in the Texas Gulf Coast region and the NorthPoint project in the United Kingdom.

About Fulcrum

Based in Pleasanton, California, Fulcrum is leading the development of a reliable and efficient process for transforming waste into net-zero carbon transportation fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel and diesel. The Company's innovative process, which utilizes landfill waste as a feedstock, is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 100% compared to traditional fuel production, contributing to the aviation industry's carbon reduction goals.

Beginning with the Sierra BioFuels Plant, Fulcrum's plants will provide customers with low-carbon transportation fuel that is competitively priced with traditional petroleum fuel. The Company is advancing on its large commercial growth program of net-zero carbon waste-to-fuels plants across North America and in select international markets with a planned production capacity of approximately 400 million gallons per year. Fulcrum, a privately held company, has aligned itself and entered into strategic relationships with industry leaders in the waste, aviation and energy sectors to further strengthen and accelerate the Company's patented and proprietary approach to commercially producing large volumes of renewable fuel from landfill waste. For more information, please visit www.fulcrum-bioenergy.com.

35-year partnership, fueled by generosity of teammates, suppliers and customers, continues to impact the lives of children in communities across the country

McLane Company, Inc., a leading supply chain services company that provides grocery and foodservice solutions, has surpassed $100 million in donations to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). Since 1987, McLane has helped raise more than $101 million through local fundraising efforts, hospital donations, underwriting of CMN Hospitals operations and supplier campaign support.

McLane's partnership serves to fund critical, life-saving treatments and health care services, innovative research and financial assistance for 170 children's hospitals dedicated to advancing the health of 10 million children each year across the U.S. and Canada.

"At McLane, there is a sense of pride and dedication among our teammates that stems from giving back to the communities we serve. Our longstanding partnership with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals allows us and our supplier and customer partners to join forces in making a difference in the lives of children with critical needs across the country," said Tony Frankenberger, CEO of McLane. "We're proud to have reached this milestone and will continue our steadfast support for years to come."

A large part of McLane's support for CMN Hospitals comes from grassroots fundraising at more than 75 distribution centers across the country. Distribution centers engage their local communities in supporting local hospitals through a variety of events and fundraise directly with employee payroll giving programs. Their efforts demonstrate McLane teammates' deeply held commitment to CMN Hospitals, and their impact is evident:
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• McLane Phoenix recently supported the 21^st Annual Duel in the Desert Golf Tournament raising more than $30,000 benefitting Phoenix Children's Hospital while Charles Pray, McLane Phoenix division general manager, serves as a Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation corporate executive board member.
• McLane Suneast's annual golf tournament, employee giving and other initiatives have raised more than $2 million for CMN Hospitals in Central Florida since 1997.
• McLane Northeast and McLane Southwest have each raised over $1 million for local member hospitals of CMN Hospitals in their respective communities.

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McLane also provides support for CMN Hospitals' corporate events including the Program Director of the Year Award, presented to a local member hospital program director who exhibits selfless service, commitment and dedication. The award winner receives a $10,000 donation from McLane to their local member children's hospital.

Additionally, the McLane supplier community has generously joined in fundraising efforts and company-wide events like fishing and clay shoot tournaments as well as the McLane Charity Golf Classic, which raised $800,000 this year while helping to foster successful partnerships for CMN Hospitals.

"For 35 years, McLane has shown an unwavering commitment to change kids' health to change the future. We're immensely grateful to their leadership, team members, suppliers and customers for decades of generosity," said Teri Nestel, president and CEO of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. "We're delighted to celebrate over $100 million raised and the support provided to help local member children's hospitals fulfill their most urgent needs."

To learn more about the partnership between McLane and CMN Hospitals, visit our community page.

About McLane

McLane Company, Inc. is one of the largest supply chain services leaders in the United States, providing grocery and foodservice solutions for convenience stores, mass merchants, drug stores, and chain restaurants. Through McLane Grocery and McLane Foodservice, McLane operates more than 80 distribution centers and one of the nation's largest private truck fleets. The company buys, sells, and delivers more than 50,000 consumer products to nearly 110,000 locations across the U.S. Additionally, McLane provides alcoholic beverage distribution through its subsidiary, Empire Distributors, Inc. McLane is a wholly owned unit of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE: BRK). Visit mclaneco.com for more information.

About Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals^® raises funds for 170 children's hospitals that support the health of 10 million kids each year across the U.S. and Canada. Donations go to local hospitals to fund critical life-saving treatments and healthcare services, along with innovative research, vital pediatric medical equipment, child life services that put kids' and families' minds at ease during difficult hospital stays and financial assistance for families who could not otherwise afford these health services. When we improve the health of all children and allow them the opportunity to reach their full potential, we also improve our communities for years to come. Together, we can change kids' health. Together, we can change the future. To learn about Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and your local children's hospital, visit cmnhospitals.org.

LearnyKids, the European market leader in customized products for children, is expanding to the U.S. and offering distribution and master distribution opportunities in the U.S. and Canada. Known for its personalized stories, including books, music albums, cartoons, and educative kits, as well as its e-learning academy, LearnyKids aims to help children learn and have fun at the same time.

Founded by Catherine Walker, LearnyKids was created with the goal of contributing to children's learning and positive development. Its products have been developed in partnership with children's experts and are inspired by the Montessori method, featuring high-quality original artwork and bright colors to engage children's imaginations.

With a turnkey concept, LearnyKids allows entrepreneurs to launch their own businesses in just a few days, offering a range of award-winning personalized stories that help children learn while having fun. The demand for personalized gifts is expected to grow at a 5% yearly rate, with a projected market size of $7.37 billion, according to a Technavio study.

"Our unique concept allows entrepreneurs to personalize, print, and sell high-quality award-winning children's products easily and quickly, providing a meaningful and self-fulfilling activity," said Walker.

In January 2023, LearnyKids will officially launch at the Crowne Plaza, located at 1605 Broadway at 49th Street in New York City.

For more information, visit https://learnykids.fr/us/welcome-usa.

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Nairobi Professional is proud to announce the launch of its newest product, Braid N’ Shine, a gel designed specifically for professional braiders, barbers, and those who wear locs and twists. Made with premium ingredients, Braid N’ Shine works on any hair texture and is easy to apply, keeping hair silky and providing a solid hold without stickiness.

Braid N’ Shine also eliminates frizzies, flakiness, humidity shrinkage, white residue, and smelly odors, all common concerns for those who regularly wear natural styles. Enriched with extracts from potent CBD oils, aloe plants, and avocados, this high-quality product nourishes the scalp, provides deep hydration, and promotes healthy hair growth, all while delivering maximum control. Braid N’ Shine delivers hair re-workability for today's on-the-go professionals and adds maximum shine without alcohol or greasiness, making it a time-saver and a modern-day "magic potion."

In addition to its benefits for natural styles, Braid N’ Shine is also excellent for hair extensions. It is available in two sizes: 4 oz (114 G) and 16 oz (450 G), and has a refreshing aloe scent.

"We are thrilled to re-introduce a product made especially for professional braiders and barbers, as well as loc and twist wearers," said Jackie Bush, Executive Director of Public Relations & Strategic Partnerships of Nairobi Professional. "With over 350,000 professional hairstylists and barbers using our products internationally and receiving exceptional feedback from their clients, we are confident Braid N’ Shine will be a hit among professionals and their clients alike."

Nairobi Professional is a hair care brand developed for professional use, with a 30-year reputation as a premium hair care manufacturer. In addition to Braid N’ Shine, the brand offers a range of top-shelf products including Relaxers, Conditioners, Shampoos, Wet Styling, and Finishing lines. Nairobi Professional also has five other hair care lines: Pamper, Recovery, Kool Player, Tru Colors, and Dandra-Solv. Follow Nairobi Professional on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat at @nairobiprofessional.

For more information, visit http://nairobiprofessional.com.

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Lake Travis Yacht Rentals, the largest fleet of yachts, double-deck pontoons with slides, and single-deck pontoons on Lake Travis near Devil's Cove, is pleased to announce its 2023 Bachelor/Bachelorette Party Boat Rentals in Austin, Texas on Lake Travis. For a limited time, from December 18, 2022, to January 1, 2023, customers can take advantage of special deals, including waiving the $19.95 booking fee.

Each boat is captained, so customers can focus on having fun and leave navigation and safety to the Lake Travis Yacht Rentals team. Plus, the boats come equipped with loud Infinity brand stereos with subwoofers and Bluetooth connectivity, a name-brand lily pad for guests to float on, pool noodles, a huge cooler for everyone's food and drinks, and fuel included.

For more information, please visit https://laketravisyachtrentals.com.

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New River Fine Art, South Florida's premier contemporary art gallery, is excited to announce the opening of Alex Katz - In Good Company, an exhibition featuring original paintings and drawings, fine art prints, and other artworks by the renowned contemporary artist. This exhibition will offer a unique look at the evolution of Katz's style and signature minimalistic aesthetic, showcasing his continued experimentation with form and color.

Over the course of his over seven-decade career, Katz has created an impressive body of work that includes portraiture, landscapes, and still life. Many of his most iconic paintings feature his wife and muse, Ada, and in this exhibition, Katz revisited some of these paintings by creating ten new fine art prints featuring Ada.

"In Good Company features both new prints and a host of works from Katz's archives," said Lisa Burgess, President of New River Fine Art. "His iconic style, stripped of all but the most essential elements, was once criticized as too simplistic but is now being reexamined and finding new appreciation among critics in light of his Guggenheim retrospective."

New River Fine Art's exhibition, Alex Katz - In Good Company, will be available to customers in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on January 20, 2023, and will coincide with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum exhibition, Alex Katz: Gathering, a career retrospective on view from October 21, 2022, through February 20, 2023.

Wissam Elghoul, Gallery Director of New River Fine Art, said, "The fact that Katz is 95 years old and still producing artwork of such a high caliber is a testament to his creative drive. These are some of the finest prints I've seen in years."

Alex Katz is an American painter and sculptor whose works are known for their colorful, two-dimensional style and minimalistic aesthetic. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and he has received numerous awards. Alex Katz - In Good Company is sure to delight both longtime fans of Katz's work and those just discovering his unique vision.

New River Fine Art is one of South Florida's most prestigious fine art galleries, presenting original works and fine prints from Impressionist, 20th Century, Post-War, and Contemporary masters, as well as mid-career and emerging artists. It is the premier visual arts gallery in South Florida.
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For more information, visit https://newriverfineart.com.

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Multi-Year Partnership Includes a BetMGM-Branded Restaurant and signage at Bridgestone Arena.

BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced that the company now is an Official Sports Betting Partner of the Nashville Predators. The multi-year agreement includes BetMGM-branded signage throughout Bridgestone Arena and plans to open a branded BetMGM restaurant and bar on the arena's suite level.

"The Predators are a tremendous organization with one of the sport's most passionate fanbases," said BetMGM Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost. "We look forward to our partnership with the team and the opportunity to elevate Nashville's gameday experience."

BetMGM signage will be featured prominently at Bridgestone Arena, including an on-ice logo and on dasher boards during Predators games. The partnership strengthens BetMGM's presence in the state following its announcement as the Tennessee Titans' first sports betting partner in 2020.

Nashville Predators President & CEO Sean Henry said, "We are always looking for ways to enhance SMASHVILLE and bring a better experience to the best fans in sports. Integrating an industry leader like BetMGM into our building is a tremendous opportunity and we hope to continue to grow our partnership in the years to come."

As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the GameSense integration within BetMGM's mobile and desktop platforms, customers can directly access responsible gaming tools.

The BetMGM Sportsbook app is accessible on both iOS and Android, as well as via desktop at www.betmgm.com. For more information on BetMGM, follow @BetMGM on Twitter.

About BetMGM

BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's US-licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.

About the Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators became the National Hockey League's 27th team on May 4, 1998 and have evolved from a young expansion franchise into a staple of the Middle Tennessee community in the years since. The team strives each season to reach its One Goal: becoming a Stanley Cup Champion hockey team while making Bridgestone Arena the number one sports and entertainment venue in the United States. In 2020 alone, with One Goal in mind, the Nashville Predators organization drove approximately $5.5 million in life-changing funds to assist a wide variety of relief efforts, non-profit organizations and individuals in need. On the ice, the team has seen historic success in recent seasons, qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs eight straight times, a run headlined by a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2017, winning the Presidents' Trophy in 2017-18, and earning a second consecutive Central Division title in 2018-19. For more information on the Nashville Predators, game schedule and ticket availability, please go to NashvillePredators.com.

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Amynta Group, a leading insurance services provider of property & casualty and warranty protection products and services, announced the appointment of Brett Davis as Non-Executive Chairman of Specialty Equipment Insurance Services (SEIS), Amynta's heavy equipment protection and insurance services business. Davis will work with SEIS to expand its position across the heavy equipment market and drive growth in the business. This appointment expands Davis's role as Executive Advisor to SEIS.

"Brett has been a valued partner to SEIS for years. Brett is a highly respected and knowledgeable leader in the construction and agriculture equipment sector, with deep relationships across the market. His experience and relationships will be invaluable as we continue to build new opportunities and expand our platform with equipment dealers in the US and Canada," said Anthony R. Slimowicz, EVP of Amynta Group and President of SEIS.

Davis previously served at CNH Industrial, where he held multiple leadership roles during his 25-year tenure, including President and Chairman of CNH Industrial Capital, president of CNH Latin America Financial Services and Vice President of New Holland North America. He has also served on the board of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association.

Specialty Equipment Insurance Services (SEIS), a subsidiary of Amynta Group, is a leading equipment protection and insurance service provider delivering best in class enterprise solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers, Dealer Networks and Dealer Partners.

About Amynta

Amynta Group is a premier insurance services company with more than $3.5 billion in managed premium and 2,000 associates across North America, Europe, and Australia. An independent, customer-centered, and underwriting-focused company, Amynta serves leading carriers, wholesalers, retail agencies, auto dealers, OEMs, and consumer product retailers with innovative insurance and warranty protection solutions. Amynta operates through three segments: Managing General Agencies; Warranty, including automotive, consumer and specialty equipment; and Specialty Risk Services. For more information, please visit amyntagroup.com.

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Phastek Performance, a leading online retailer of aftermarket performance parts and accessories for Chevy, Corvette, Cadillac, and GMC vehicles, has upgraded its eCommerce store with the help of MAK Digital, an award-winning full-service digital marketing agency.

Starting with the Volusion eCommerce platform in 2009, Phastek steadily grew its online presence and inventory. As technology improved and the company's needs changed, Phastek approached MAK Digital to explore options for migrating to a different eCommerce platform and redesigning the website's appearance. After careful consideration, the decision was made to migrate from Volusion to BigCommerce, giving Phastek greater control over its content management and access to a more robust and diverse platform.

The upgraded PhastekPerformance.com now features a range of new capabilities, including a custom-coded Year Make Model search function and a custom viewing capability that allows visitors to refine their searches based on specific parameters. The migration and redesign were completed entirely by MAK Digital and took place from September 2021 to December 2022.

MAK Digital is based in the Philadelphia area and has an international staff with over 40 years of eCommerce experience. The company has been a leading partner with many eCommerce platforms, including BigCommerce, Volusion, Magento, WordPress, and Shopify, and is ready to help businesses of all sizes upgrade their eCommerce experience.

For more information, please visit https://makdigitaldesign.com.

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Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, today announced that it has signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), to offer additional industry-leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions in AWS Marketplace. These solutions will include SaaS offerings in the areas of HVAC performance, sustainability, and safety and security. The collaboration is part of Carrier's growing investment in digitally enabled lifecycle solutions designed to inspire confidence in the health and safety of indoor environments.

"Carrier is already delivering digital solutions like Abound and Lynx to its building and cold chain customers on AWS, and we see tremendous industry opportunities to do even more together," said Bobby George, Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer, Carrier. "The strategic collaboration agreement between Carrier and AWS is a multi-year engagement that brings investments together to accelerate our digital capabilities, our go-to-market initiatives and deliver even more value to our customers through digital solutions."

The strategic collaboration agreement builds on Carrier's ongoing work with AWS after joining the AWS Partner Network (APN) in 2021 to deliver digital solutions like Abound and Lynx to new types of customers. The Abound digital platform, powered by AWS, offers a suite of smart connected solutions for healthier, safer and more sustainable buildings. Abound aggregates, analyzes and visualizes data collected from various building systems, equipment and sensors and provides in near real-time insights about indoor air quality, thermal comfort and energy usage. Abound is installed across a wide range of verticals including commercial real estate, sports and entertainment venues, healthcare facilities, schools, hotels and retail.

Using AWS IoT Core, analytics and machine learning (ML) services, Carrier's Lynx digital platform gives customers around the world enhanced visibility, increased connectivity and actionable intelligence across their cold chain operations to improve outcomes for temperature-sensitive cargo, including food, medicine and vaccines. Both Abound and Lynx were recognized by Fast Company as 2022 World Changing Ideas.

"Customers across various industries are looking for digital solutions to increase efficiencies, gain insights and better operate their businesses. Working together with Carrier, AWS will make it easier for customers to use cloud infrastructure to deliver additional capabilities and increasing value," said Flemming Kongsberg, Director, Business Application Alliances, AWS. "We're excited to work with Carrier to bring new cloud-based digital solutions that will help companies reduce complexity and enhance their operational advantage."

To learn more about Carrier's digital solutions, visit abound.carrier.com/en/worldwide/aws.

About Carrier

As the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, Carrier Global Corporation is committed to making the world safer, sustainable and more comfortable for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit www.Corporate.Carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

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LG's exclusive free streaming service, LG Channels, is offering LG TV owners access to a wide range of on-demand movies, TV series and streaming options for a limited time throughout December.

Introduced this month is the "Happy Holidays Hub" where LG Smart TV owners can discover a large collection of festive film titles and channels offering Christmas music. Whether users want to turn on their favorite Christmas movie or set the scene for their holiday family gathering, LG Channels offers options for everyone's streaming pleasure.

Offering more than 300 free channels, LG Channels offers a wide selection of premium live and on-demand programming, including movies, TV shows, news, sports, children's programs, and more. LG smart TV owners can easily discover their favorite programs by launching the LG Channels application on their LG TV's webOS platform.

Here's a look at LG Channels' newest additions this month:

New to LG Channels in the United States

Baywatch (103¹) (Fremantle) – Join the Baywatch lifeguards on their thrilling adventures filled with beautiful beaches and those iconic red swimsuits.

Christmas Plus (105) (OTT Studio) – Start your season's streaming right with your favorite Christmas films for free, 24/7! Featuring many of the most beloved and popular holiday movies ever.

PBS Nature (754) (The WNET Group) – PBS Nature brings the beauty and wonders of wildlife and natural history into your home.

Redbox Free Movies Holiday (208³) – Treat yourself this Season with Redbox Free Movies.  Holiday Movies all month long in one Merry place featuring Santa's Castle.

Redbox Romance Holiday (240⁴) – Cozy up with Romantic Holiday Movies all month long on Redbox Romance featuring A Dogwalker's Christmas Tale.

Stingray Fireplace (751⁵) – Cozy up to the special edition fireplace, just in time for the Holidays. The soft crackling of burning wood will turn your home into a calming retreat.

Stingray Hot Country Christmas (903⁶) – Country music stars offer up Holiday songs you'll love. This is the perfect mix of old and new. 

Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits (107⁷) – Enjoy the Holidays with the season's all-time favorite songs. These timeless tunes include all the essentials you need to get into the spirit. 

New to On-Demand Video

Anaconda – A documentary film crew led by anthropologist Steven Cale (Eric Stoltz) and director Terri Flores (Jennifer Lopez) enters the Amazon in search of the legendary Shirishama Indians. Cameraman Danny (Ice Cube) smells trouble when the crew picks up passenger, Paul Sarone (Jon Voight), a "river man" whose professed knowledge of the Shirishama entices the crew. But Sarone's motive for driving the crew deeper into the river is his own quest to track a lethal 40-foot Anaconda.

Dear John – A story of destiny that pushes young soldier John Tyree (Channing Tatum) and idealistic college student Savannah Curtis (Amanda Seyfried) together. When war tears them apart, will their endless stream of love letters be enough to keep them united?

Fun With Dick And Jane – Corporate go-getter Dick (Jim Carrey) finds himself in the eye of an Enron-like hurricane of corporate scandal: everything he thought he had is lost in an instant. To make matters worse, when he arrives home to break the news to wife, Jane (Téa Leoni), she informs him she has just quit her job. With no income, no savings, a son to feed and support, and debt rising like the waters of New Orleans, Dick and Jane see the handwriting on the wall: they're going to have to turn to crime to get back in the black.

Godzilla (1998) – An enormous beast goes on a worldwide destructive rampage and is headed toward New York City.  Despite their often-conflicting agendas and motives, a scientist (Matthew Broderick), a TV reporter (Maria Pitillo), a cameraman (Hank Azaria) and an enigmatic French insurance investigator (Jean Reno), as well as the U.S. military, must join forces to unravel the mystery behind this creature and prevent it from reducing the great metropolis to a pile of rubble before it's too late.

Once Upon A Time In Mexico – The saga of the mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi (Antonio Banderas), continues in Robert Rodriguez's bravura action epic, the third installment in the series. Haunted and scarred by tragedy, El Mariachi (Banderas) has retreated into a life of isolation. He is forced out of hiding when Sands (Johnny Depp), a corrupt CIA agent, recruits the reclusive hero to sabotage an assassination plot against the president of Mexico conceived by the evil cartel kingpin Barrillo (Willem Dafoe).

Presumed Innocent – Rusty Sabich (Harrison Ford) is a dedicated criminal prosecutor seduced into a short-lived extramarital affair by a beautiful colleague. When she is found dead–apparently the victim of rape and murder–all the evidence incriminates Sabich. Now, the prosecutor now fights a seemingly hopeless legal battle for his very life.

The Devil's Advocate – Handpicked by John Milton (Al Pacino), the most powerful and feared attorney in New York, Florida lawyer, Kevin Lomax (Keanu Reeves), leaves his Southern roots, joining an exotic world of luxury cars, unlimited expense accounts and penthouse apartments. But his heavenly new career soon turns into hell as Milton's lure of limitless wealth, sex and fame spins out of control.

The Net – Angela Bennett (Sandra Bullock) is a freelance computer analyst whose quiet life begins to change after a top-secret computer program falls into her hands and a colleague has a mysterious plane crash.

¹ Channel number will change to 223 after 12/31/2022.
³ Redbox Free Movies Holiday returns to Redbox Free Movies on 1/4/2023.
⁴ Redbox Romance Holiday returns to Redbox Romance on 1/4/2023.
⁵ Stingray Fireplace returns to Stingray Naturescape on 1/2/2023.
⁶ Stingray Hot Country Christmas returns to Stingray Hot Country on 1/2/2023.
⁷ Stingray Greatest Holiday Hits returns to Stingray Greatest Hits and channel number will return to 902 on 1/2/2023.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $63 billion global innovator in technology and manufacturing. In the United States, LG sells a wide range of innovative home appliances, home entertainment products, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, energy solutions and vehicle components. LG is 2022 ENERGY STAR^® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence. The company's commitment to environmental sustainability and its "Life's Good" marketing theme encompass how LG is dedicated to people's happiness by exceeding expectations today and tomorrow. www.LG.com.

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Nation's Leading Superfruit Bowl Shop Hires Darlene Schoeneberg as the Company Accelerates Domestic and International Growth.

‍Playa Bowls, the nation's leading superfruit bowl shop specializing in acai bowls, green bowls, pitaya bowls, coconut bowls, juices and smoothies, today announced the appointment of Darlene Schoeneberg as Vice President of Operations. Schoeneberg will lead the operations for Playa Bowls' franchisee partners and corporate stores.

With more than 25 years of foodservice experience, Schoeneberg most recently was Director of Operations for Dunkin' Brands, where she led the company's largest DMA focusing on driving sales and traction through operational excellence. During her tenure, Schoeneberg helped open hundreds of new store locations and facilitated long term probability and growth for operators.

"I'm excited to help prepare Playa Bowls for the next level of growth by building best in class systems and teams along with strong operational foundations," said Schoeneberg. "I've worked side by side franchisees throughout my career and look forward to bringing that same hands-on approach to Playa Bowls."

"We are tremendously grateful to add Schoeneberg's talent, experience and leadership to our team," said Belanger. "Schoeneberg has years of operational experience and is known to roll up her sleeves and jump behind a counter when needed. We are confident her leadership style and values will help propel Playa Bowls into new levels of success."

Since its inception in 2014, Playa Bowls has emerged as a leader in the national superfruit bowl shop segment and specializes in acai bowls, green bowls, pitaya bowls, coconut bowls, juices and smoothies. Today, the brand has 165+ locations systemwide, operating in 20 states, with two additional states under development in Kentucky and Alabama.

To learn more about Playa Bowls, visit PlayaBowls.com and follow the superfruit bowl shop on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or TikTok. For more information on franchising, please visit playabowls.com/franchise.

About Playa Bowls

Known as New Jersey's original acai bowl shop, Playa Bowls is the nation's leading superfruit bowl shop serving up an extensive and unique menu of over 40 items including the bright flavors of acai, pitaya, green and coconut bowls alongside juices, smoothies, and oatmeal made with the freshest, high-quality ingredients. What began as a pair of blenders, a patio table, and a fridge in 2014 has flourished into more than 165 stores nationwide that operates in 20 states, thousands of employees, and a mission to lead communities in healthy, sustainable living. The rapidly growing franchise has received numerous accolades including Forbes 30 Under 30 and finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Visit playabowls.com for additional information and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

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Melaninaire Public Relations, a communications agency dedicated to serving innovative and socially responsible brands, has announced the opening of a new location in Phoenix, Arizona.

"We are excited to bring our unique approach to public relations to the Phoenix community," said Kierra Dixson, the founder and CEO of Melaninaire Public Relations. "Our agency was founded with the goal of helping entrepreneurs better understand and promote diversity and inclusion within their brands. We believe that through creative communication, we can help our clients effectively share their message and values with the world."

Melaninaire Public Relations works with a wide range of clients, including socially responsible businesses, non-profits, and more. The agency's services include media relations, brand strategy, and event management, among others.

"We are thrilled to be able to expand our reach and make a positive impact in the Phoenix area," Dixson added. "We look forward to working with local businesses and organizations to help them achieve their communication and marketing goals."

For more information, please visit www.melaninairepr.com.
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Gold Retriever, the company leading the charge in bringing commodities to the blockchain, today announced a partnership with Diamond District Wholesaler to launch Block47, an exclusive marketplace for Gold Retriever's flagship token $GLDN. The partnership will also include the launch of a token backed by physical silver, bringing a massive market into the world of blockchain.

"Block47 will be a game changer in the way people think of and buy high-end jewelry," said Seth Weiser, Founder of Gold Retriever. "This is another step in our diverse ecosystem of tokenized hard assets."

The partnership will allow Gold Retriever to launch a Silver Token, each token backed by one troy ounce of physical silver and securely vaulted in a transparent location in midtown Manhattan. In addition to traditional auditing, GLDN will use Chainlink's Proof of Reserve to verify real-time silver reserves in the vault. The token will be launched on the Ethereum blockchain.

Diamond District Wholesaler will also benefit from Block47, which will revolutionize the precious metals and diamonds market and bring it into the efficient world of blockchain. The historic Diamond District of New York City will now be available at the click of a button to the entire world, with NFTs representing physical ownership of items while giving the option of taking possession or keeping items securely vaulted.

For more information, visit https://goldretriever.io.

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Hypnobabies, the leading provider of advanced hypnobirthing products and classes, is excited to announce the launch of its latest offering: the Hypnobirthing Edition 8 Home Study Course. This comprehensive program is designed to help pregnant students relax, release fears, and learn medical-grade hypnosis techniques to make childbirth a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

The Hypnobirthing Edition 8 Home Study Course includes 21 hypnobirthing audio tracks, workbooks, PDFs, and complete childbirth and postpartum education, as well as fear-clearing sessions to help expectant mothers have a more confident pregnancy and childbirth. The program is structured as a 6-week course, making it easy to fit into any busy schedule.

"At Hypnobabies, we believe that everyone deserves a more joyful pregnancy and childbirth," said Kerry Tuschhoff, the Founder and Director of Hypnobabies. "With our latest home study course, we aim to help expectant mothers remember or discover the power they have to create that for themselves."

The Hypnobirthing Edition 8 Home Study Course is now available for purchase worldwide. Don't miss out on this opportunity to empower yourself and make childbirth a more positive and empowering experience. Get your copy today and start your journey towards a more comfortable and enjoyable childbirth.

For more information, visit https://www.hypnobabies-store.com.

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