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Spiceology Teams Up With Marley Kitchen to Launch Taste-Good, Feel-Good Line of Seasonings

Spiceology

Spiceology, a leading spice and flavor company, is announcing its collaboration with Marley Kitchen, the food-driven brand created by members of Bob Marley's family to share the soul and spirit of the Caribbean. Now available for purchase, the line of Caribbean-inspired seasonings was developed with the culinary support of Cedella Marley and the Marley Family. “We’re advocates for experimenting with flavor while nourishing the mind, body and soul, and one of the most important aspects of that comes down to what we put in our bodies,” said Cedella Marley of Marley Kitchen. “We knew we wanted to work with Spiceology to bring our interpretation of the flavors of the Caribbean to life because of their commitment to high-quality ingredients and lack of fillers. We value this as a family and a community and felt confident that working with Spiceology would help us bring our flavors to tables around the world.” Inspired by some of Bob Marley’s favorite dishes and his health-forward focus on food, the new blends, One Love, One Heart and One World, were intended to be paired with whole foods, grains and vegetable-forward dishes. One Love ($14.95): Hemp Heart & Honey Ginger Butter Blend - This warm and sweet blend offers flavor notes of earthiness from Hemp Hearts and Turmeric, richness from Butter Powder, and a warm sweetness from Honey Granules, Cinnamon, Vanilla, and Ginger; this blend is ideal for granola, yogurt, lamb, rice pilafs, quinoa, hummus, compound butter, and Jamaican toto bread. One Heart ($14.95): Jamaican Curry Blend - Drawing inspiration from traditional Jamaican curries and African flavors, this blend is warm but not spicy, complex yet approachable. With strong notes of Coriander, Mustard, Cumin, and Ginger, this blend was designed to elevate chicken, fish, lentils, and legumes. One World ($14.95): Cardamom Coconut BBQ Blend - With the perfect balance of sweetness, citrus and heat and inspired by traditional Berbere blends of Africa, this blend’s layers of warm and tropical ingredients were thoughtfully added in, including Turmeric and Coconut Sugar. Try this on lentils, legumes, fish, stews, and chicken. “While creating these blends, we prioritized ingredients like Hemp Hearts, Ginger, Fenugreek, and Turmeric,” said Chef Tony Reed, Senior Director of Innovation and Partnerships. “These are ingredients with amazing flavor that are good for you, while also bringing the flavors of the Caribbean to life. Whether you’re making granola or a curry, these blends offer flavor profiles that might be new to many home cooks and some chefs and will be fun to experiment with.” The blends can be found on Spiceology.com and are available in individual 9 oz glass jars and a 3-pack of 2 oz glass jars. For more information, see here. ABOUT SPICEOLOGY Founded in 2013, Spiceology is the fastest-growing spice company in America and is on a mission to bring the magic back to spices, the world’s first currency. The chef-owned and operated, one-stop spice shop develops innovative blends and offers over 400 ingredients that are ground fresh in small-batches and shipped fresh to consumers and chefs. Spiceology’s “experiment with flavor” ethos is not only embraced through excellent ingredients and unique combinations, but also through responsible business practices designed to create a better world with diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of the workforce. Spiceology products can be found on spiceology.com, in specialty retailers and grocers, in restaurants around the US, and as far away as Australia and Dubai. Visit spiceology.com for more information or to place an order, or follow Spiceology on Facebook and Instagram. For recipe inspiration, visit here. ABOUT MARLEY MERCHANDISING LLC. The Marley brand honors the timeless values of Bob Marley by uniting people around the world under the banner of One Love. Marley Merchandising, LLC, a wholly owned Marley family entity, owns, licenses and markets a portfolio of Marley consumer brands globally, including: House of Marley®, Marley Beverage Co™, Marley Natural®, Marley One™, Marley Kitchen®, Marley Coffee®, and Bob Marley®. For more information, visit bobmarley.com and @bobmarley on social media. Contact Details Spiceology Cassidy Levine +1 908-770-7880 cassidy@spiceology.com Company Website https://spiceology.com/

March 02, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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CBRC Yanks Endorsement from Patrick, Gives to Miller

Media Kamp, LLC.

In an astounding campaign development, the Coastal Bend Republican Coalition (CBRC) has rescinded its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and issued it to top challenger Daniel Miller. A very influential, liberty movement political organization of the Corpus Christi metro, CBRC awarded their endorsement of Patrick last January after deliberations by their endorsement committee. However, Daniel Miller was already booked by CBRC to appear at one of their regular community meetings for February. Miller appeared to a packed house last night at Texas Mesquite BBQ & Grill in Corpus Christi. The result of his first and only appearance before CBRC was the immediate switching of their endorsement from Patrick to Miller in less than 24 hours. DMC2022 woke up this morning to this communication from Suzanne Guggenheim, founder and leader of CBRC: "Last night we were honored to have Daniel Miller, candidate for Lt. Governor, speak to our group. If we had heard from him earlier, we feel sure our endorsement committee would have unanimously chosen him to endorse. He explained how Dan Patrick has ceded a lot of the Lt. Governor power back to Abbott – and how Dan Patrick played a role in ensuring our latest legislative sessions were set up for failure. He explained the property tax elimination plan in simple language, directly answered our pointed questions, and supports all of our interests. Mr. Miller’s insight, knowledge of Austin antics and his willingness to stop the political games is what we’ve been seeking. We would like to ask the endorsement committee to rescind our endorsement of Dan Patrick and endorse Daniel Miller." Guggenheim then added: “Daniel Miller is now officially endorsed by the Coastal Bend Republican Coalition”. A statement from Daniel Miller: “This may be one of my most joyous days in the entire history of my activism for Texas liberty. Everyone associated with the campaign is full of gratitude to Suzanne Guggenheim and CBRC. We cannot recall the last time something of this magnitude has occurred in Texas GOP politics. “To have such a respected grassroots organization recognize within one presentation the superiority of our policies, solutions to the legitimate problems Texas is facing, and the viability of our campaign speaks powerfully to the momentum we truly have going into Election Day. Our optimism is parabolic at the moment.” As of this morning, the activists of CBRC are literally gathered at their headquarters editing their thousands of printed area voters’ guide. They are scratching out the name of Dan Patrick from the guide and entering the name of Daniel Miller by hand. The Dan Patrick campaign should be shaken to the core by this Texas-shattering development. Contact Details Sharon Macasil Sharon@mediakamp.com

February 28, 2022 06:34 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Spiceology and Hell's Kitchen Team Up To Bring Competition-Worthy Flavor To Homes Everywhere

Spiceology

Spiceology, leading spice and flavor company, today announced a collaboration and new product line with Hell’s Kitchen, the popular cooking competition show. Each blend created by Spiceology and Hell’s Kitchen captures the essence of some of the show’s most viral moments and some of its most well-known dishes: Sir Wellington ($9.99) - Based on Hell’s Kitchen’s most famous dish, Beef Wellington, this blend boasts flavors of mustard, mushroom and shallot, with an earthy horseradish linger balanced by worcestershire, rosemary and thyme. Try it on beef, chicken, eggs, tofu, brussels sprouts, asparagus, mushrooms, potatoes, and in sauces and gravies. Where’s the Lamb Sauce?! ($9.99) - “Source” or Sauce, named after one of the most meme-able moments and quotes from Hell’s Kitchen, this herbaceous blend is filled with mint, tarragon, chives, rosemary, oregano, marjoram and parsley, and finished with a sweet balsamic powder and molasses. Try it on lamb, chicken, white fish, pork, wild game, tofu, roasted root veggies, green beans, asparagus, eggs, salad dressing, rice, and couscous. Vampire Killer ($9.99) - Made for, but not limited to risotto (one of the chef-slaying dishes on the show), this blend is a delicious mixture of garlic and parmesan, with a hint of umami from mushroom powder. Try it on risotto, pasta, eggs, popcorn, roasted vegetables like tomatoes, eggplant, asparagus, root veggies, and potatoes, kale chips, salad dressings, infused olive oil, and garlic bread. Smashing Salmon ($9.99) - What happens in Hell’s Kitchen when the salmon is undercooked? It gets smashed! This blend turns a notorious negative on the show into a palate-pleasing positive with its acidic miso flavor and strong umami from soy and shitake mushroom, as well as hints of lemon and ginger for a kick. Try it on seafood, chicken, pork, tofu, roasted vegetables, peas, string beans, eggs, fried rice, popcorn, noodles, soups and ramen. Under the Sea ($9.99) - Perfectly cooked scallops can be hit or miss on the show. But, this sweet and spicy blend pairs perfectly with scallops with flavors like maple and Korean chile flakes. Try it on white fish, scallops, tofu, chicken, pork, squash, glazed carrots, asparagus, corn, rice bowls, as a pizza topper, and in noodles. “The core of Hell’s Kitchen is creating amazing food, and whether you’re a die-hard fan of the show or want to experiment with incredible flavor shortcuts, these diverse blends bring deliciousness to dishes,” said Chef Tony Reed, Senior Director of Innovation and Partnerships. “These blends bring chef-driven flavors into the kitchen and celebrate the dedication and talent of chefs everywhere” For more information on the partnership and the blends, visit www.Spiceology.com/collaborations/hells-kitchen. ABOUT SPICEOLOGY Founded in 2013, Spiceology is the fastest-growing spice company in America and is on a mission to bring the magic back to spices, the world’s first currency. The chef-owned and operated, one-stop spice shop develops innovative blends and offers over 400 ingredients that are ground fresh in small-batches and shipped fresh to consumers and chefs. Spiceology’s “experiment with flavor” ethos is not only embraced through excellent ingredients and unique combinations, but also through responsible business practices designed to create a better world with diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of the workforce. Spiceology products can be found on spiceology.com, in specialty retailers and grocers, in restaurants around the US, and as far away as Australia and Dubai. Visit spiceology.com for more information or to place an order, or follow Spiceology on Facebook and Instagram. For recipe inspiration, visit here. ABOUT HELL’S KITCHEN Each season of HELL’S KITCHEN welcomes a new batch of ambitious chefs who will brave an intense culinary academy. Competitors face a series of grueling challenges to prove they possess the right combination of ingredients to win a life-changing grand prize. As the competition progresses, the number of contestants is whittled down until only two chefs are left to compete for the ultimate prize, a Head Chef position at a premier restaurant, and fulfill their dreams of working in the culinary industry as the winner of HELL’S KITCHEN. Contact Details Spiceology Cassidy Levine +1 908-770-7880 cassidy@spiceology.com Company Website https://spiceology.com/

February 16, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Canadians projected to consume 76 million wings for Super Bowl LVI

Chicken Farmers of Canada

Every year, Chicken Farmers of Canada fields the same question: Will there be enough chicken wings in Canada for the Super Bowl? The answer – is yes. In fact, Canadians will consume 76 million wings during the game this year! Chicken continues to be the first choice of Canadians and has been for over a decade. Not much has changed, and chicken wings remain at the top of the list when it comes to Super Bowl food. “Wings are a great choice for the big game, whether you are making them at home or have the means to order them in from your favourite local restaurant,” said Benoît Fontaine, Chair of Chicken Farmers of Canada. “Canadians want Canadian chicken and we do everything in our power to make sure there is enough fresh, safe, high-quality chicken available.” Canadians care deeply about their food, about knowing where it comes from and that what they’re serving to their family is of the highest quality. Around 93% of Canadians seek out foods of Canadian origin, and over half will be doing that more than ever. 76 million wings is equal to: 2.4 years, if each wing is counted as one second Roughly 3,800 km if laid end-to-end, the distance to drive from Quebec City to Calgary About 27,142 wings per chicken farmer (there are 2,800 in Canada) Consumers are reminded to ask for the Raised by a Canadian Farmer logo at their favourite grocer or restaurant and buy the wings that are raised with care, quality, and freshness in mind. So, get your favourite Canadian wings, safe in the knowledge that there are plenty to go around. Enjoy the game! For great game day wing recipes and other appetizer to make your Super Bowl experience great, visit www.chicken.ca! Contact Details For more information, please contact Marty Brett, Senior Corporate Communications Officer +1 613-566-5926 mbrett@chicken.ca Company Website https://www.chicken.ca/

February 10, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Yum! Brands, the University of Louisville and Howard University Introduce First-Ever Franchise Accelerator Fellowship to Advance Underrepresented People of Color and Women MBA Talent in Franchising

Yum! Brands

LOUISVILLE, Ky. and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the University of Louisville and Howard University today announced the launch of the Yum! Franchise Accelerator, a one-of-a-kind MBA elective opportunity supporting underrepresented people of color and women interested in the franchise restaurant industry. Ten second-year MBA students from the two universities were selected to participate in the intensive five-month fellowship where two participants will have the opportunity to become future franchisees of Yum! Brands, the owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill. The debut of the Yum! Franchise Accelerator follows last year’s launch of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, at the University of Louisville College of Business. “Yum! Brands is proud to work with both the University of Louisville and Howard University on this groundbreaking partnership to train and advance underrepresented people of color and women entrepreneurs interested in building a career in the franchise restaurant industry,” said Scott Catlett, Chief Legal and Franchise Officer, Yum! Brands. “The fellowship is a win-win as the students will receive educational experiences, mentoring and hands-on training unlike any other, while Yum! has the opportunity to welcome two talented business leaders and aspiring, diverse franchisees to our U.S. system.” The participants – six MBA students from Howard University and four from the University of Louisville – receive scholarships; extensive education on the franchise business model through the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence’s franchising curriculum; one-of-a-kind mentorship from some of Yum! Brands’ top franchisees in the U.S.; in-restaurant training; a sponsored trip to Yum! Brands’ Louisville Restaurant Support Center; and a number of unique curated franchising professional experiences during the semester. The Yum! Franchise Accelerator provides each student with learning focused on scholarship, mentorship and entrepreneurship that culminates in a pitch competition where two grand prize winners will receive seed money, additional training and mentorship, as well as an opportunity to become a future Yum! franchisee. “I am thrilled for the University of Louisville to partner with Howard University and Yum! Brands on this exciting, synergistic fellowship to create exceptional opportunities for underrepresented people of color and women,” said Lori Stewart Gonzalez, Ph.D., interim president of UofL. “This program of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence exemplifies our commitment to enhanced student experience and upholds our antiracism promise. I am certain it will have life-changing impact not only on participating students but far beyond, through their future entrepreneurial success and with those they mentor and inspire.” “Howard students have always been passionate about entrepreneurship because of the potential it has to impact not just their own lives, but the lives of people in their communities. The Franchise Accelerator is an incredible opportunity for Howard students to gain training in and access to a sector that has served as a wealth-building engine for so many communities,” said Yuvay Meyers Ferguson, Ph.D., Assistant Dean of Impact and Engagement and Associate Professor of Marketing at Howard University. “We are so grateful and excited about our partnership with UofL and Yum! Brands and what it will mean for increasing representation of women and people of color in the franchise industry.“ Since June, more than 200 students have participated in programs at the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence, including more than 100 undergraduate students, 55 graduate students and more than 75 participants in the executive-level Franchise Management Certificate program. The center is the first business program of its kind at a public university to provide existing and potential franchisees multiple levels of online education focused on the franchising model across industries. It focuses on recruiting and educating underrepresented people of color and women on the possibilities of franchising as a pathway to entrepreneurship. “From the beginning, the goal of the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence was to amplify our world-class franchising model and give more underrepresented people of color and women access to franchise ownership and the ability to create generational wealth and a legacy,” said Wanda Williams, Head of Yum! Global Franchising. “This program is consistent with our goal of becoming the world’s multi-brand franchisor of choice which strives to create a global franchise system as diverse as the communities we serve. Adding the faces and voices of underrepresented people of color and women leads to diversity of ownership and thought, builds on our legacy of developing and growing franchising and creating jobs, and broadens the reach of Yum!’s world-class franchising model.” During the semester, each student will take part in sessions that allow them to learn directly from Yum! Brands executives, successful franchisees and restaurant operators, as well as interacting with brand franchise recruiters. Each student participating in the Yum! Franchise Accelerator will be paired with a current Yum! Brands franchisee who will serve as a mentor and thought partner during the semester-long program. “Franchising is a proven model to empower communities to build and sustain generational wealth,” said Kathleen Gosser, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Franchise Management and Director of the UofL Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence. “This pilot program will accelerate this process for our deserving cohort of talented MBA students, allowing them to become the future of franchising success within underrepresented populations. And when this success occurs, the entire community benefits.” The creation and funding of the UofL Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence is part of Yum! Brands’ global Unlocking Opportunity Initiative, in which the Company committed $100 million over five years to promote equity and inclusion, education and entrepreneurship for employees, frontline restaurant teams and communities around the world. Across KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill, and in close collaboration with Yum!’s franchisees, the Unlocking Opportunity Initiative builds on more than 20 years of investing in the Company’s people-first culture. The franchising model is strong in the U.S. and globally and makes business ownership accessible to many individuals. When 2021 year-end data is finalized, the  International Franchise Association  projects the franchising industry will have  increased to more than 780,000 outlets employing 8.4 million people in the U.S. alone. About the Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence The  Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence  builds on UofL’s existing franchising education tracks within the College of Business, which include a graduate program and an executive-level Franchise Management Certificate. New to the center is an undergraduate franchising track within the Bachelor of Business Administration program that launched in the Spring 2021 semester. The Center’s curriculum development will continue to be led by franchising industry alumni and business experts at UofL with subject matter experts at Yum! Brands providing resources, up-to-date information and powerful industry insights on the state of franchising. In addition, to improve equity for underrepresented people of color and women, the Center: actively recruits diverse students to its undergraduate, graduate and executive-level programs offered through the College of Business; conducts research to develop new knowledge surrounding franchise ownership, including case studies, white papers and other work to better understand the reasons for lower ownership by underrepresented people of color and women;  creates regular Franchise U podcasts and a practitioner-focused journal to share franchising education and news with franchise owners and managers. About the University of Louisville Founded in 1798, the University of Louisville is a state-supported research university located in Kentucky's largest metropolitan area. The university serves more than 22,000 students each year through undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in 12 colleges and schools. The university has been recognized and honored for efforts in research, community engagement initiatives and commitment to diversity. UofL is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference for both academics and athletics. For more information, visit  louisville.edu. About Howard University Founded in 1867, Howard University is a private, research university that is comprised of 14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth and Service and has produced one Schwarzman Scholar, three Marshall Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also produces more on-campus African American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, visit  www.howard.edu. About Yum! Brands, Inc. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 52,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories, operating the Company’s brands – KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell – global leaders of the chicken, pizza and Mexican-style food categories. The Company’s family of brands also includes The Habit Burger Grill, a fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2021, Yum! Brands was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America and was ranked on Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. Contacts: University of Louisville: Jill Scoggins, 502-650-2624,  jill.scoggins@louisville.edu Howard University: Misha Cornelius, 510-318-1020,  misha.cornelius@howard.edu Yum! Brands: Rick Maynard, 502-874-1778,  rick.maynard@yum.com View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Yum! 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February 07, 2022 04:40 PM Eastern Standard Time

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BBB Main St. Accelerator Program Now Open for Applications

GoDaddy

PHOENIX, February 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Better Business Bureau Serving Pacific Southwest (BBB) and GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY) are now accepting applications for their 2022 Empower by GoDaddy and BBB Main St. Accelerator Program. The hybrid in-person/virtual program is open to those operating in Greater Arizona and Southern California, and will offer attendees educational classes, networking, mentoring and GoDaddy products to help their businesses grow. The business development program is seeking established business owners looking to increase revenue, improve online presence and grow ethically. Unlike tech-focused business accelerators, the goal of this program is to serve everyday entrepreneurs who comprise much of our small business economy. As a nonprofit trade organization, BBB is ensuring the tools offered through this program meet the needs of tradespeople and mom-and-pop stores. “BBB is dedicated to helping build better businesses with ethics at the forefront. Our priority is to ensure that business acceleration and education are widely available to all entrepreneurs, which is why we have built this inclusive program with our partners at GoDaddy,” said Vice President of Innovation and Entrepreneur Programs at BBB, Kimberly Roland. Participants will learn and work alongside leaders from GoDaddy, Better Business Bureau, Desert Financial Credit Union, Snell and Wilmer, Lifeguides and other industry leaders. Topics covered will include creating a standout virtual brand, website and e-commerce presence, leveraging ethical values, legal and financial auditing, marketing strategies and social and emotional support for entrepreneurs. Applications are being accepted at bbbempower.com until mid-March 2022 and the cohort session of 50 businesses will run for two months. Accepted participants will receive a full scholarship that covers the cost of programming (valued over $3,000) and will be responsible for a one-time materials fee of $99 to BBB before the start of the program. For more information email innovation@bbbcommunity.org. Value BBB encourages businesses to operate with integrity, and helps consumers make wise marketplace decisions. Our innovative approach to business growth provides the tools that companies and entrepreneurs need to build better businesses. Become BBB Accredited and join our mission to create a community of trust. Published with permission from Better Business Bureau. About the Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest. For more than 100 years, the Better Business Bureau has been helping people find businesses, brands and charities they can trust. In 2020, people turned to BBB more than 220 million times for BBB Business Profiles on 6.2 million businesses and Charity Reports on 11,000 charities, all available for free at BBB.org. The International Association of Better Business Bureaus is the umbrella organization for the local, independent BBBs in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Incorporated locally in 1938, BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest serves Greater Arizona and Southern California, providing critical tools to ignite success including mentorship, online products and access to capital. Our objective expertise educates the community on ethical behavior in the marketplace and how businesses can build trust. About GoDaddy GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing all of the help and tools to succeed online and in-person. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights and the people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company visit www.GoDaddy.com. ### Kryistyna Hook Director of Media Relations kryistyna.hook@bbbcommunity.org 928.302.3701 View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from GoDaddy on 3blmedia.com

February 07, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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ODDSIUM SET TO LAUNCH INNOVATIVE AGGREGATOR APP IN FIRST QUARTER FOR SIMPLIFIED AND SMARTER SPORTS BETTING

Oddsium

Oddsium, an all-in-one mobile app, aggregating odds alongside instant bet placement with bookmakers, today announced it will launch in the first quarter of 2022 in New Jersey. The company has also finalized a significant investment from the Chicken Ranch Tribe of the Me-Wuk Indians in California. Oddsium will launch in the coming weeks in New Jersey, with plans to expand into Indiana, Pennsylvania and Colorado in 2022. “We are very happy to enter the U.S. market, and see huge potential for growth – especially as more and more states regulate mobile sports betting,” said Krister Malm, Founder of Oddsium. Oddsium believes that at its core, sports betting should be simple and fun. The growth of the U.S. market in the past three years has led to a complicated array of logins and accounts for many advanced bettors. Using proprietary technology, Oddsium houses everything bettors need in one easy-to-use app, so they can spend more time enjoying the betting experience. “Sports bettors deserve a convenient experience when placing bets with multiple sportsbooks. Oddsium delivers that convenience, personalized through advanced machine learning for each bettor,” said Todd Kobrin, CEO of Oddsium USA. “We are looking forward to using this funding to launch our app in four key markets in 2022.” Using one login, Oddsium users can easily find games, access fast live scores, place bets with multiple sportsbooks, and view an overview of their bets and outcomes, all without leaving the app. Its innovative technology and simplified interface creates an efficient and thorough experience for the inexperienced as well as mature sports bettors. “Oddsium’s technology is changing the way bettors operate,” said Chairman Lloyd Mathiesen from the Chicken Ranch Tribe. “As the market matures, it’s important to continue attracting both low- and high-level sports bettors with positive experiences. Oddsium has done just that in an intuitive app with everything you need before, during and after placing a bet.” For more information, please visit oddsium.com. ABOUT ODDSIUM Oddsium is an all-in-one app for sports betting that makes your experience simpler and faster, with one log-in to all betting operators through one unified interface. Oddsium offers live scores, live streaming, sports stats and tables, direct betting on odds with numerous betting operators as well as a clear overview of all your bet outcomes. Website: https://oddsium.com/ Facebook: Oddsium Twitter: @Oddsium Instagram: @oddsiumofficial Contact Details Bailey Irelan birelan@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://oddsium.com/

February 01, 2022 09:01 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Alternative Meats Gain Popularity

Black & Veatch

Alternative meats are taking the food and beverage industry by storm. Currently valued at $20 billion, the market is projected to grow to $155 billion by 2027. Despite this rapid growth, public acceptance of plant-based and cell-based meats remains a barrier, explains an article in Asia Food Journal that shares insight from David Ziskind, director of engineering in Black & Veatch’s Next-Gen Ag department. People often misperceive alternative meats as highly processed and therefore unhealthy. On the contrary, many recent products are carefully crafted to be low in saturated fats and cholesterol while delivering nutritional needs. Cost can also be considered prohibitive for potential consumers, but industry leaders are optimistic that prices will drop as operations scale. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of the rise in alternative meats is the solution they offer in feeding the rising global population. Under the current livestock farming system, about 9 calories of animal feed produces only 1 calorie of chicken meat, while beef production requires 25 to 40 calories. Alternative protein may be a more efficient and sustainable option, as the industry utilizes 80-percent less energy, 90-percent less water, 99-percent less land and 96-percent lower greenhouse gas emissions, according to Asia Food Journal. Though the alternative meat industry still has a long road ahead to becoming an affordable, widely accepted protein source, industry leaders remain optimistic about what it has to offer. “We’ve got this new, exciting industry with the new emerging technologies that I think is going to impact the world population for the better,” said Ziskind. View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Black & Veatch on 3blmedia.com

January 31, 2022 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Meaningful Investments and Support Keep Small Business Doors Open

Wells Fargo

Over the last two years, many of us have discovered just how much we depend on small businesses to meet our needs. Whether it’s visiting a nearby diner for a chorizo omelet, calling up your friendly florist to create a bouquet of colorful blooms, or relying on the vital services of a trusted child care provider to nurture our little ones, small businesses are at the heart of our communities. Across the country, 30 million small businesses serve as the backbone of America’s economy. To help keep their doors open, Wells Fargo is providing small business owners with access to capital and resources needed to navigate the ups and downs of the pandemic through its Open for Business Fund, a roughly $420 million national small business recovery effort. “Helping small businesses persevere during the pandemic and plan for the future has been a major focus for Wells Fargo,” said Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf on Jan. 28 in Atlanta, where he presented the United Way of Greater Atlanta with a $20 million Open for Business Fund donation. This grant comes on the heels of a $20 million donation to the Foundation For The Carolinas in Charlotte, North Carolina. In the coming months, Scharf will continue to join small business owners, community leaders, and elected officials in additional cities to announce more Open for Business Fund donations. Since the fund was created, Wells Fargo has given grants directly to community development financial institutions and provided more than $50 million to nonprofits to support entrepreneurs with technical assistance. In the program’s third and final phase, the focus is on providing funding to nonprofits to assist small businesses in growing equity in their business, with money going to strategies such as acquiring property and equipment as part of physical business improvements. “There are very few nonessentials when starting up a business,” said Jenny Flores, head of Small Business Growth Philanthropy at Wells Fargo. “We see everything from technical assistance to acquiring assets and property as vital elements in the long-term success of small businesses, which is why the final phase of the Open for Business Fund is focusing on this additional area of support.” Here’s a look at the impact the fund has on small business owners who’ve benefited from prior installments of the program, and a glimpse of promising new resources on the way. In Atlanta, a cup of possibilities Rahel TafarI runs the Grant Park Coffeehouse in Atlanta, where patrons are drawn to freshly baked cinnamon rolls, homemade chicken salad, and a variety of coffees — including two types from her native Ethiopia. For 12 years, she’s provided a warm, inviting environment where community members gather to enjoy good food and make meaningful connections. TafarI benefited from an earlier round of the Open for Business Fund working with nonprofit Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and will soon be closing on a loan for a second Grant Park Coffeehouse location, where she’ll have a bigger space for baking and cooking. She said she’s grateful for the opportunities brought on by the Open for Business Fund. “For me to have coffee here and goods from my bakery, I’m sharing part of my culture,” TafarI said. “I’m living my dream to own my own restaurant and building.” Like TafarI, many entrepreneurs have poured their hopes and dreams into their small business. As the latest recipient of a $20 million Open for Business Fund donation, the United Way of Greater Atlanta is collaborating with Invest Atlanta to focus on four initiatives: a small business loan fund, asset building assistance, façade improvement grants, and commercial real estate ownership. Milton J. Little Jr., president and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta, said he’s excited to see businesses in Atlanta neighborhoods that have “not historically been the target of significant investments” benefit from the fund. “Atlanta is still the capital of income inequality in the United States,” Milton said. “If we’re able to help on a permanent basis stabilize these businesses, stabilize the people who they employ, and the neighborhoods in which those businesses are located, the small business loan fund is going to have a positive, multifactor impact as it unfolds.” “For Wells Fargo to step up as it has and to make these investments available, it speaks to the culture and the values of the company,” Milton continued. “And that extends to the health and well-being of the communities where investments are being made.” In Charlotte, achieving a dream one cut at a time When people walk into one ofth e No Grease luxury barbershops in Charlotte owned by Tracey Greene-Washington and her husband Edmund Washington, they know they’ll get premium service, whether it’s a stylish new cut or a beard trim. The couple have been meeting their customers’ grooming needs with a staff of talented barbers during the pandemic, even opening a second location last year after benefiting from a previous round of the Open for Business Fund through Partner Community Capital. Greene-Washington spoke at the Open for Business Fund donation event in Charlotte on Nov. 19, where a $20 million donation to the Foundations For The Carolinas was announced, stating that small business owners “play such a critical role in driving innovation and building a thriving economy through creating family wage jobs, building a robust tax base, and spurring asset building in local communities.” The Foundations For The Carolinas is distributing the funds over the next three years to an anticipated 1,000 small businesses in the Charlotte area with a focus on three main areas: starting new businesses, stabilizing businesses, and accelerating business expansion. Funding will be in the form of grants that do not need to be repaid. Michael Marsicano, the foundation’s president and CEO, said at the event that the Open for Business Fund donation brings the city “closer to realizing our vision that Charlotte sets the standard as an American city for achieving racial equity and social justice.” View additional multimedia and more ESG storytelling from Wells Fargo on 3blmedia.com

January 31, 2022 09:05 AM Eastern Standard Time

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