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The Good Patch Launches Limited-Edition Collection with The Art of Elysium

The Good Patch

The Good Patch announced today that they've launched a limited-edition patch collection, designed by artist Tasya van Ree, in support of nonprofit The Art of Elysium, which serves communities in need based upon the core belief that art heals. The Good Patch was created with one simple idea in mind: when the people around you feel good, life is more beautiful. Their wearable wellness patches go on when you need them and off when you don’t– offering complete control of your wellness. Whether you need to look alive, find your zen, or clock in some beauty sleep, The Good Patch has you covered. For over twenty-five years, The Art of Elysium has paired volunteer artists with communities in Los Angeles to support individuals in the midst of difficult emotional life challenges like illness, hospitalization, displacement, confinement, and/or crisis. They serve medically fragile children, teens, adults, seniors, those dealing with social, emotional and mental health issues, and the homeless. “The Art of Elysium’s mission to heal communities through the power of art really speaks to us here at The Good Patch. As a brand, our core belief is ‘when you feel good, life is more beautiful’ — so there are some real synergies. We are humbled to be able to support such a meaningful organization, as well as one of their volunteer artists, Tasya van Ree. The designs Tasya created for this unique collaboration remind us to appreciate the beauty each day has to offer. In this chaotic world we all live in, finding the beauty in art is one small (or big) way we can take a moment for ourselves to recharge, heal, and find inspiration,” said The Good Patch CEO Cedar Carter. The packaging of this limited-edition version of the brand’s best-selling B12 Awake Patch features a beautiful sun motif. Inside, the four patches feature a colorful variety of sun-inspired designs. The collection is available at TheGoodPatch.com beginning September 12th and on Amazon later in September. A limited time only bonus pack will also be available later this month, exclusively at Target stores. The bonus pack includes four original B12 Awake patches plus one free van Ree designed bonus patch, available while supplies last. "The SUN represents everything significant. It enriches and restores our time here in every way possible. It nurtures the body with the energetic flow of life force and has precise qualities to rejuvenate the mind, bringing light and importance to one’s daily life,” said artist van Ree on the inspiration behind the design. “At The Art of Elysium, our mission is to use art to heal, and empower artists and communities of need to join together, to emotionally triumph over their circumstances through art. The mission of The Good Patch is aligned in that they are also all about helping people feel good, one patch at a time. We are honored to have one of our artists, Tasya van Ree, design this limited-edition patch to unite both of our visions of improving the overall wellness and well-being of individuals in our community,” said The Art of Elysium Founder Jennifer Howell. In celebration of the collaboration, The Good Patch will be sponsoring an intimate fundraising dinner for The Art of Elysium in Los Angeles on September 23rd with music, keynote speakers, and celebrity guests (TBA). For more information, please visit TheGoodPatch.com and TheArtofElysium.org or @ TheGoodPatch and @TheArtofElysium on social media platforms. About The Good Patch: The Good Patch, which first emerged on the market in 2018, was founded by longtime friends Betsy Scanlan, Kelly Brock, and David Nicholson. David and Kelly, owners of award-winning spas, and Betsy, an accomplished advocate in the hemp industry, all met for coffee one morning to talk beauty, wellness, and the power of plant-based ingredients. Combining each of their past expertise in the wellness industry, The Good Patch was born. Today, the brand is pioneering new approach to personal care at the intersection of beauty and wellness. The brand’s wearable patches address a variety of common daily struggles, such as B12 Awake (for the afternoon slump), Dream (for getting your beauty sleep), and Relax (for unwinding and decompressing), among other plant-powered varieties. They use tried-and-true ingredients that are 3rd party quality tested. Simply peel, stick, and remove when you are done. Since 2018, The Good Patch has been steadily growing. From its humble roots selling in spas and independent retailers, the wearable wellness patch company has grown to be sold in over 12,000 retail locations. The brand currently has 16 patches on the market, with more on the way. About The Art of Elysium: The Art of Elysium is a nonprofit organization that brings artists and those in need together to create transformative healing experiences through art. Their mission is to empower artists and inspire communities to make a positive impact through creative expression. Learn more at [ https://www.theartofelysium.org/ ]. The Art Salons offer a unique backdrop for artists, influencers and brands to come together in an immersive experience where art intersects with philanthropy. Each Salon experience includes an artist lead panel discussion, followed by a musical performance and a meal by a culinary creative. Select volunteer artists have the opportunity to preview their work for established artists in the field. Learn more at [ https://www.theartofelysium.org/artist-programs-services ]. About Tasya vs Ree: Tasya van Ree is a multidisciplinary artist. Her artwork is infused with otherworldly elements of eros, alchemy, and the infinite mystery of the natural world. She has always been intrigued by the everyday wonders of life’s visual offerings, which is a testimony to how she uses her intuitive eye for form and composition. With her sense of expansive awareness, van Ree is able to transcend boundaries across all mediums to exist in her own radical embrace of expression. ### For press inquiries, please contact Elyse Koenig: Beauty & Wellness Consulting: Nathalie Kourie nathalie@elysekoenig.com 858.342.7769 Contact Details Elyse Koenig: Beauty & Wellness Consulting Nathalie Kourie +1 858-342-7769 nathalie@elysekoenig.com Company Website https://thegoodpatch.com/

September 22, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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SYMBIOME LAUNCHES ITS PROPRIETARY POSTBIOMIC SKINCARE LINE ON DERMSTORE AND SKINSTORE, DISRUPTING TRADITIONAL BEAUTY CATEGORIES

Symbiome

Symbiome, the leading microbiome-nourishing skincare company, is now available for sale on Dermstore and SkinStore, The Hut Group's digital beauty retailers. Symbiome continues to scale its offerings from its direct-to-consumer platform, through online retailers and brick-and-mortar channels. Symbiome’s proprietary PostBiomic fermentation process takes place in Brazil, where the plants are fermented with microbes that are derived from the plant’s microbiome and native biome. The plants and their microbes co-evolved together over millions of years, allowing Symbiome’s PostBiomic fermentation process to optimize and unlock the maximum benefit and potency from these ancient biological relationships. The fermentation typically takes weeks but can take longer, depending on the product. The resulting products contain a complex and dense variety of bioactive molecules with optimal bioavailability, each intentionally crafted to nurture the microbiome the way nature intended. Symbiome’s Chief Operating Officer, said of the partnership: “[w]e couldn’t be more excited to launch on Dermstore and SkinStore. They are the premiere global spots to shop for prestige and scientifically efficacious skincare.” About Dermstore Founded in 1999, Dermstore.com has been considered the “Skincare Authority” by offering the highest quality products, straight-from-the-experts information, and fostering a passionate community dedicated to learning and exchanging information about healthy skin. About SkinStore Founded in 1997, SkinStore is the destination for beauty discovery: our unmatched range of premium beauty—from the best in proven, quality skin care to the most sought-after ​make-up and hair care brands—SkinStore is the go-to online retailer for the ultimate beauty routine. With over 350 of the world’s top brands, SkinStore invites its customers to explore beauty’s most innovative products across categories and trending ingredients. About Symbiome Symbiome is a San Francisco-based microbiome biotechnology company focusing on health and wellness. They are the developers of the Symbiome ® brand of BioIntact ® fermented skincare products that nourish and protect the skin and its microbiome, restoring what our skin has lost in the modern world. Symbiome has sponsored three international academic research expeditions deep into the Amazon rainforest, defining an evolutionary reference for the microbiome and transforming our understanding of the healthy human microbiome. Symbiome scientists have translated this groundbreaking research into a line of unique, proprietary skincare products formulated with naturally fermented, Amazonian botanicals. The brand's skincare lineup includes ten clean, organic, sustainable, and traceable products — each with less than eight ingredients. Learn more about Symbiome, and follow Symbiome on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook. Contact Details Ali Taekman ali@bpcm.com Company Website https://www.symbiome.com

September 22, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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MultiversX Rivals the World’s Largest Hackathon Prize Fund of $1M to Expand the Blockchain Ecosystem at xDay 2023

STORM Partners

Sep 22nd, 2023 - MultiversX has announced the launch of its global development event, the xDay Hackathon, to further expand the Web3 ecosystem for new and emerging projects. Organized alongside Encode and Dora Hacks, the event is powered by its esteemed partners, including Google Cloud, Tencent Cloud and Deutsche Telekom, offering prizes and funding of up to $1M. MultiversX is offering one of the largest hackathon prize funds in history. Beyond cash and seed funding rewards, the grand prize offers the winning project an exclusive spot on the xLaunchpad platform. This grants them access to an incubation platform that provides emerging projects with assistance in multiple areas including: funding, legal & compliance, marketing and developer support amongst other services, while also giving access to a community of over 100,000 users. The xDay Hackathon has already garnered impressive interest, with over 500 participants registered. The event has been designed to offer invaluable learning opportunities, including 19 workshops and 4 AMA sessions. Developers can build tools, scripts or smart contracts in languages like Rust, C/C++, Python, and TypeScript, making the xDay Hackathon a global call for coders of all skill levels. " The xDay Hackathon is the very best time to build. Builders, tools, prizes, funding. Everything is ready for the global builder community. Time for builders to explore new ways of utilizing the unique capabilities of the MultiversX network. " says Beniamin Mincu, CEO of MultiversX. Registrations for the xDay Hackathon are still open at xday.com/hackathon until October 16th. The event spans across six tracks: AI, DeFi, Payments, Infrastructure & Dev Tooling, Mobile Apps, Gaming & Metaverse, running from September 21st to October 20th. While the event is hosted online, the grand finale will be held at the xDay conference, in Bucharest, Romania, with optional in-person attendance. The MultiversX ecosystem has rapidly grown to become a leading force in the blockchain space, boasting an impressive 2.3 million wallets, over 345 million processed transactions, and a thriving community of builders with 2,500+ tokens, 6,500+ applications and over 2 million NFTs created. About MultiversX MultiversX is a highly scalable, secure and decentralized blockchain network created to enable radically new applications, for users, businesses, society, and the new metaverse frontier. About Encode Encode Club is a leading web3 education community. Its mission is to help ambitious, talented people achieve personal and professional goals together in web3. Encode does this through organising high-quality programmes including hackathons, coding bootcamps, educational workshops, and accelerators in partnership with the leading blockchain protocols. Once participating in the programming, they help people get hired through the dedicated recruitment arm or receive investment through the investment fund. About DoraHacks DoraHacks is a global hackathon organizer and one of the world's most active developer incentive platforms. It creates a global hacker movement in blockchain, quantum computing and space tech, and provides a wide range of toolkits to help developers around the world team up and fund their ideas and BUIDLs via hackathons, bounties, grants and more. Distributed by STORM Partners. Contact Adrian Bono for interviews and quotes - adrian.bono@storm.partners or telegram @STORMPartners Contact Details Media Contact: Dan Voicu, Head of Communications dan.voicu@multiversx.com

September 22, 2023 10:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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4GLOBAL using new trial to hone AI and machine learning techniques

4GLOBAL PLC

4GLOBAL PLC (AIM:4GBL) chief development officer Utku Toprakseven speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive London after the UK-based data, services and software company announced it is embarking on a Trial within Places Leisure to understand more about how its technology can help generate actionable insights for health and fitness operators. The partnership aims to harness artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyse participation data from the physical activity sector. The data-driven approach will enable predictive analysis to enhance business decisions, improve customer experiences, and target key business objectives like higher retention and acquisition rates. The initiative also seeks to re-energise gym members, understanding their motivations and providing tailored interventions to keep them active. While benefiting gym-goers and facility operators, this collaboration also aligns with 4GLOBAL's objective of transforming data into actionable insights. Toprakseven also hinted at future innovations, emphasising AI, machine learning, and a focus on the ESG agenda in the company's R&D efforts. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

September 22, 2023 09:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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TECH SOLUTIONS FOR BUSY FAMILIES & CONNECTED PARENTS

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

September 22, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Twang Expands to 3,500 Walmart Locations

Twang Partners LLC

Twang, a purveyor of Mexican-inspired food- and beverage-enhancing products, is excited to announce the expansion of its retail presence in 3,500 Walmart locations across the United States with its signature lemon and lime beer salts. This expansion into more Walmart stores is significant to the San Antonio-based brand’s growing national presence. Twang has already made its way onto grocery, liquor, and convenience store shelves throughout many parts of the country, with heavy emphasis in the Southwest. This expansion makes Twang beer salt easier to find in all states, including some that might not be yet familiar with the product and the beer salt ritual. The expansion is timely as existing and potential future consumers celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month alongside the founding Treviño family, who made their way to San Antonio six generations ago. Twang is excited to share this long-standing Mexican tradition with the rest of the country, as the salts go best with Mexican beers and domestic lagers. Twang Beer Salts have made “dressing your beer” a common practice throughout the Lone Star State. Although people in Mexico already add salt and lime to beers, Twang is the originator of “citrus-flavored” beer salts. The salts are sprinkled onto the neck of beer bottles, the rim of beer glasses, and the tops of cans, thus enhancing the beer-drinking experience by adding a tangy, savory twist to each sip. Twang’s Beer Salts are composed of only five naturally derived ingredients, making them a clean addition to your bar cart. Are you new to dressing your beer? It's easy; learn how to do it here. Each beer salt bottle shaker retails between $1.99-$2.49. To learn more about Twang, visit the website here. In 1986, Twang Founder Roger Treviño Sr. left his career after experiencing an epiphany while on a business trip in Mexico. Visiting a Mexican street vendor selling citrus salt, he was reminded of his childhood in San Antonio, with its abundance of Latino flavors. He returned home inspired to create a variety of flavored salts to share with friends and family. Launching the Twang business out of his family garage and together with the Treviño children to help, his first product (and claim to fame) was Twang Beer Salt, an integral product in the Southern trend of “dressing” beers and other libations. From these humble beginnings, the Treviños have since expanded Twang product lines into flavored salt for food, cocktail rimmer blends, michelada mix, and more to come! Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://www.twang.com/

September 21, 2023 04:23 PM Central Daylight Time

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Hammer & Nails Announces New VIP Membership Service, Redefining Men's Grooming with Unparalleled Luxury

Hammer and Nail

Hammer & Nails, the distinguished luxury grooming destination for men, is proud to announce the addition of the Club Luxe Experience to its esteemed membership offerings. This new membership experience sets a new standard in men's grooming, offering exclusive services that exemplify luxury, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Club Luxe Experience Highlights: Unlimited Monthly Services: Club Luxe members gain unlimited access to a comprehensive array of grooming services, including premium haircuts, beard grooming, face treatments, hand & foot grooming, and a new 24K experience, that has made Hammer & Nails an industry leader. Complimentary Guest Pass: Each Club Luxe member will be given a complimentary guest pass to share the unparalleled Hammer & Nails experience with a friend or loved one. Complimentary Beverage: Elevating the experience further, members can indulge in a complimentary beverage, ranging from beer to whiskey to bourbon, as they unwind and embrace the luxurious ambiance. The 24K Experience: Indulge in the exquisite 24K Experiences, where luxury meets grooming perfection. Lavish your hands with the French lavender and 24K Hand Care, featuring a relaxing hot stone and cooling CBD massage, nail care, hydrating sugar scrub, paraffin treatment, and oil-infused steamed towels. The Luxe 24K Foot Care Experience presents a 60-minute premier service for your feet with tension-relieving foot and calf hot stone massages enriched by a rich paraffin treatment and callus resurfacing. The 24K Luxe cut Experience elevates traditional haircuts to artistry, offering bespoke finishing touches such as a straight razor outline, aftershave neck massage, and a rejuvenating 24K gold face mask. Lavender-infused steamed towels and a CBD-infused scalp massage complete this opulent haircut encounter, leaving you refreshed and radiant. “We are thrilled to introduce the Club Luxe Experience, our answer to the increasing customer demand for an upper-echelon service tier, to our valued members,” says Aaron Meyers, President and CEO of Hammer & Nails. “This addition underscores our commitment to delivering an unmatched grooming journey and showcases our dedication to finding innovative solutions. Here, luxury, relaxation, and attention to detail create an oasis of self-care and indulgence.” Commitment to Quality: Hammer & Nails remains committed to the highest standards of quality and wellness. All services provided exclusively use high-quality, non-toxic products. Join the Club Luxe Experience: Elevate grooming to a level of unprecedented luxury by becoming a member of Hammer & Nails' Club Luxe Experience. Those interested in embracing this new dimension of indulgence can visit https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/join-the-club/ for more information. Hammer & Nails is a distinguished grooming destination dedicated to providing men with an exceptional grooming experience in an upscale environment. With a focus on quality, relaxation, and rejuvenation, Hammer & Nails has become synonymous with luxury in the grooming industry. Contact Details Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com Company Website https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/

September 21, 2023 05:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Three Stores, Three Locations: Sustainable Apparel Brand UpWest Continues Retail Expansion

UpWest

Contemporary brand UpWest is set to open three new stores in three locations across the US this August, September and November, located on Pearl Street in downtown Boulder, CO; Bellevue Square in downtown Bellevue, WA; and in The Mall at Green Hills in Nashville, TN. Geared toward comfort-seekers and travelers, each storefront will offer the full assortment of UpWest’s collection, including men’s and women’s apparel crafted from sustainable fabrics, and home goods like outdoor accessories, candles and diffusers, and throw pillows and blankets. As part of its ongoing commitment to donate 1% of sales to non-profits across the US, UpWest is partnering with organizations in each region to support the local community. During each location’s opening weekend, UpWest will donate 100% of its sales and $1 for every customer email collected. “We're thrilled to expand UpWest's presence with the opening of three new stores in Bellevue, Boulder, and Nashville. These locations will offer our customers a genuine brand experience while supporting local organizations. We can't wait to share UpWest's mission and inspire shoppers in these cities to be part of our vision for a better, more compassionate world through our Give Back programs,” says Jamie Schisler, Chief Comfort Officer of UpWest. Later this winter, UpWest will be partnering with the Aura app on a capsule collection of clothing that will include QR codes on the interior label with curated meditations by Aura, as well as specific design elements like soft touch snaps and functional fidgets. These special design details were created in partnership with Mental Health America to help promote grounding. During the winter season, each order on UpWest.com will go toward providing one free mental health screening, in partnership with Mental Health America. UpWest Boulder will open on August 5 th, 2023. UpWest Bellevue will open on September 16 th, 2023. UpWest Nashville will open on November 11 th, 2023. For more information, visit upwest.com. Founded in 2019, UpWest is a purpose-driven lifestyle brand offering apparel, sleep, wellness, and home goods for mindful men and women. The company strives to bring comfort to customers' daily lives through content, commerce, and community. Through its Comfort for Good initiative, UpWest aims to positively impact people and the planet with the choices they make in giving back to those in need and in sustainability efforts. Contact Details R Public Relations Madison Baber +1 210-213-2426 madison@rprfirm.com

September 21, 2023 05:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Accesso Technology Group "really happy with where we are" after solid first half

Accesso Technology Group PLC

Accesso Technology Group PLC (AIM:ACSO, OTC:LOQPF) CEO Steve Brown speaks to Proactive after the technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets released its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2023. Brown gives an overview of the first half, highlighting acquisitions of several companies that are now bedding into the wider Group. The RNS accompanying the interims explains that ticketing platform VGS has been rebranded as Accesso HorizonSM, Paradocs' MtnOS has now become Accesso ParadoxSM, bolstering Accesso's position in the ski market, while the addition of staff augmentation partner DigisoftTM has helped expand Accesso's mobile app development and delivery capabilities. Revenue growth continued in the first half while the Group's margin declined slightly, but Brown says this was expected and that things are "very much on track for our full year expectations, and so its more about the full year... we're really happy with where we are." Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

September 21, 2023 08:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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