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Inventive QSRs Onboard Solutions for Speedy Service of In-Demand Premium Drinks

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Botrista continues to serve restaurant leaders by enabling fast service of freshly-blended, customizable premium drinks. FSTEC attendees are lining up for a taste of these artisan-crafted drinks made by Botrista in mere seconds. The high demand for restaurant-industry beverage solutions is being driven by consumer desires for premium menu items with distinct, high-flavor profiles. Industry leaders say consumers are continually looking to incorporate healthy options into their diets, especially items made-to-order using natural ingredients minus added wait times.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Botrista continues to serve restaurant leaders by enabling fast service of freshly-blended, customizable premium drinks.
The high demand for restaurant-industry beverage solutions is being driven by consumer desires for premium menu items with distinct, high-flavor profiles.
To accomplish this, inventive restaurant leaders are speeding up their adoption of foodservice equipment specially designed for fast, convenient service of these premium items.
Nathan Lester, Senior Director of Drive-thru Innovation at Scooter's Coffee, says it is not only about quality beverage options, but convenient, speedy service of these premium options.

Fantom Foundation Appoints Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

SYDNEY, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fantom Foundation ("the Foundation"), the team supporting the development of the Fantom blockchain, today announced the appointment of Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer. Epstein's exceptional background in innovative marketing aligns with the Fantom Foundation's mission to build the essential blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem for emerging and innovative Web3 applications to run on.

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SYDNEY, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fantom Foundation ("the Foundation"), the team supporting the development of the Fantom blockchain, today announced the appointment of Joseph Epstein as Chief Marketing Officer.
Epstein's exceptional background in innovative marketing aligns with the Fantom Foundation's mission to build the essential blockchain infrastructure and ecosystem for emerging and innovative Web3 applications to run on.
In his new role, Epstein will spearhead the Fantom Foundation's global marketing initiatives.
Under Epstein's leadership, the Fantom Foundation's marketing efforts will focus on enhancing the developer experience for those building on-chain as well as community expansion and engagement.

McDonald's Collaborates with BCGA and Gen.G to Continue Supporting Students in Gaming and Esports

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

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The HBCU+ College netWORK event brings together figures from gaming and esports to share their personal stories and provide guidance on how to navigate a career in the field.

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The HBCU+ College netWORK event brings together figures from gaming and esports to share their personal stories and provide guidance on how to navigate a career in the field.
Students will learn from industry pros on their gaming and esports path with a focus on the role of how their own collegiate journeys played a part.
Throughout the day, students will learn, network, and engage in a series of thought-provoking panels, immersive workshops, and more.
Another panel, "What Comes Next?," will explore three career paths, future plans, and the evolving landscape of esports and gaming in the next 5-10 years.

UBQ Materials Raises $70 Million in Funding, Led by Eden Global Partners

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced it has closed $70 million in funding, led by Eden Global Partners. Additional participants in the financing were return investors in the company, including TPG Rise Climate, TPG's Rise Fund, Battery Ventures, and M&G's Catalyst strategy.

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Financing Round, Joined by Current Investment Partners, to Drive Global Expansion and Advance R&D for Additional Product Lines
TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials , climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, today announced it has closed $70 million in funding, led by Eden Global Partners.
The investment will support the company's commercial, sales, and marketing scale up, as UBQ Materials continues its global expansion.
This means building UBQ facilities on a world-scale, which requires significant expansion and funding," said Albert Douer, Co-CEO and Chairman of UBQ Materials.
"UBQ has pioneered a fully sustainable resource, pivotal for existing manufacturing industries across endless applications," said Jack (Tato) Bigio, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of UBQ Materials.

MedReview Appoints Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A leading provider of payment integrity services, MedReview, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer. McDonald is a recognized healthcare expert with broad knowledge in government, commercial payer, and provider processes. He is an accomplished leader known in the industry for his financial acumen, client-centric operational strategies, and the knack to attract and retain top talent.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A leading provider of payment integrity services, MedReview, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin McDonald as Chief Operating Officer.
McDonald is a recognized healthcare expert with broad knowledge in government, commercial payer, and provider processes.
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer Spencer Young, McDonald is responsible for optimizing processes and fostering key client relationships.
Most recently he served as Chief Growth Officer for two venture capital backed startups bringing innovative solutions to healthcare payers.

McDonald's, Post Holdings, and PUMA Join Over 20 Leading Partners in Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition

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Monday, September 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting and managed services to commercial and public sector clients, today announced the addition of three of the world's most iconic brands: McDonald's, Post Holdings, and PUMA to the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition (Supplier LOCT), a collaborative program launched in 2021 to accelerate progress towards science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets across supply chains. Twenty-four partner companies are now members of the diverse partnership, which provides organizations with a scalable, cost-effective solution to the challenge of addressing supply chain or Scope 3 emissions.

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In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that global warming must not exceed 1.5°C to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Supplier LOCT supports the climate goals and efforts of the partners' suppliers by training them on how to set and reach these targets.
"Currently PUMA has identified 20 supplier groups, representing 40-50% of our sourcing volume, for which we have rolled out the SBT setting process.
We are looking forward to further enhancing these efforts through our participation in the Supplier Leadership on Climate Transition program.

BNI® Appoints Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI®, the world's largest business networking organization, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada. Michael joins the BNI team with a proven track record of driving aggressive and profitable growth for global brands. His remarkable leadership skills and transformative vision will help create more opportunities for Canada's business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI®, the world's largest business networking organization, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada.
Michael joins the BNI team with a proven track record of driving aggressive and profitable growth for global brands.
As President of BNI Canada, Gazer will be responsible for spearheading Membership and revenue growth.
"I am truly honored to join BNI as President of BNI Canada.

BNI® Appoints Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI®, the world's largest business networking organization, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada. Michael joins the BNI team with a proven track record of driving aggressive and profitable growth for global brands. His remarkable leadership skills and transformative vision will help create more opportunities for Canada's business owners and entrepreneurs to thrive.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BNI®, the world's largest business networking organization, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Michael Gazer as President of BNI Canada.
As President of BNI Canada, Gazer will be responsible for spearheading Membership and revenue growth.
Dave Collins, Global Markets President, Americas and EMEA at BNI, expressed his excitement about Michael's appointment, "Michael Gazer's remarkable achievements and leadership qualities make him the ideal choice to lead BNI Canada into its next phase of growth.
"I am truly honored to join BNI as President of BNI Canada.

Brent McDonald joins Cetera Advisor Networks

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Brent McDonald** and his Tar Heel Wealth Management Team have joined Cetera Advisor Networks via Convergent Financial Partners. Based in North Carolina, McDonald is an experienced financial professional who was previously affiliated with Securities America. He provides comprehensive financial planning and investment advice to clients and had more than $154 million in assets under administration* as of June 21, 2023.

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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cetera Financial Group (Cetera), the premier financial advisor Wealth Hub, announced that Brent McDonald** and his Tar Heel Wealth Management Team have joined Cetera Advisor Networks via Convergent Financial Partners.
"My team and I are excited to experience the local, boutique feel of Convergent Financial Partners, backed by the national network of Cetera Advisor Networks," McDonald said.
"We are thrilled welcome Brent to Cetera Advisor Networks and look forward to working with him to achieve his goals moving forward," said Tim Stinson, president of Cetera Advisor Networks.
"Cetera Advisor Networks is a perfect home for advisors looking to expand their practices and provide unmatched service to their clients.

McDonald's Expands Collaboration with UBQ Materials, Becoming First Restaurant Chain to Incorporate UBQ™ into Building Materials

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials made from waste, announced the expansion of its partnership with Arcos Dorados, the world's largest independent McDonald's franchisee. Arcos Dorados has become the first UBQ partner to implement building components 'Made with UBQ ™.' The new electrical conduits, connection boxes, and modular wood boards will be showcased in Arcos Dorados' São Paulo-based restaurant conceptualized to showcase sustainability initiatives of the company.

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Arcos Dorados has become the first UBQ partner to implement building components 'Made with UBQ ™.
Arcos Dorados has been working with UBQ Materials since 2019, making the company a centerpiece of its sustainable materials strategy.
"When Arcos Dorados began the cooperation with UBQ Materials, we challenged the team to find applications to use UBQ™ throughout our McDonald's branches and supply chain.
Similarly, UBQ Materials worked with Brazilian manufacturer Madeplast to incorporate UBQ™ into modular wood boards in the bench structures of the restaurant – the first time UBQ™ has been incorporated into wooden building components.