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HOPE GAS CLOSES ACQUISITION OF PEOPLES GAS WV AND WELCOMES 13,000 NEW CUSTOMERS

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Monday, October 2, 2023

(October 2, 2023) – Hope Gas today announced that it closed the acquisition of Peoples Gas WV with Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG).

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  • (October 2, 2023) – Hope Gas today announced that it closed the acquisition of Peoples Gas WV with Essential Utilities (NYSE: WTRG).
  • The acquisition of Peoples Gas WV adds 13,000 new customers and grows the company’s customer base by approximately 10%.
  • “I welcome our new customers and employees to Hope Gas,” said Morgan O’Brien, CEO of Hope Gas.
  • Hope Gas and Peoples are working together to ensure a seamless transition of service for the customers who are part of this acquisition.

LEATT ADDS NEW KEY POSITIONS IN EXPANDING GLOBAL MOUNTAIN BIKE MARKET

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leatt Corporation, (OTCQB: LEAT), a leading developer and marketer of head-to-toe protective gear for a variety of sports with an emphasis on extreme and high-velocity sports, today announced that it has re-enforced its sales and marketing team with two key industry professionals, Bastian Dietz and Dain Zaffke.

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  • Dietz and Zaffke will focus on the Mountain Biking (MTB) market.
  • Leatt CEO, Sean Macdonald, remarked, "With these two strategic positions, Leatt is investing in the continued success of its MTB business, which has become a promising growth area for the brand and company.
  • While many of our competitors appear to be pulling back, we see this moment as a great opportunity to strive for a surge in market share in key areas.
  • These values align perfectly with my own, and I see a great opportunity to continue growing the Leatt brand."

GreenPower Highlights Key Findings from All-Electric School Bus Pilot Program and Resulting Vehicle Orders

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

"The GreenPower all-electric school buses did what they were supposed to do throughout the entire pilot.

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  • "The GreenPower all-electric school buses did what they were supposed to do throughout the entire pilot.
  • Several of the pilot program counties have applied for new funding through the EPA and other sources to purchase additional GreenPower school buses as well.
  • The nine-month pilot program covered more than 32,000 miles in 18 counties representing one-third of the school districts in the state.
  • It was just a good experience for our county and we ended up purchasing a GreenPower all-electric BEAST school bus."

International Cannabis Lifestyle Brand Cookies Opens Its First Dispensary in West Virginia

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Friday, September 22, 2023

This week, Cookies brings its first cannabis dispensary to beautiful West Virginia, advancing the international cannabis lifestyle brand's long-held desire to serve patients with singular cannabis quality and warm hospitality in every U.S. state and country where cannabis is legal.

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  • This week, Cookies brings its first cannabis dispensary to beautiful West Virginia, advancing the international cannabis lifestyle brand's long-held desire to serve patients with singular cannabis quality and warm hospitality in every U.S. state and country where cannabis is legal.
  • Cookies is also collaborating with West Virginia professional growers Harvest Care Medical to cultivate Cookies’ acclaimed cannabis cultivars.
  • In addition to Cookies’ celebrated cannabis strains and products, the dispensary will offer Cookies SF local reserve apparel specific to West Virginia.
  • “Given Cookies’ international renown for providing extraordinary cannabis products and exceptional service, we are thrilled to offer West Virginia medical cannabis patients the same five-star Cookies experience that cannabis consumers across the country and around the world savor today.”

Iron Mountain Appoints Arvind Subramanian as Executive Vice President and Managing Director, India

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage, data center infrastructure, asset lifecycle management and information management services, announced that Arvind Subramanian has joined the company on September 20th, 2023 as Executive Vice President and Managing Director, India.

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  • Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM), the global leader in innovative storage, data center infrastructure, asset lifecycle management and information management services, announced that Arvind Subramanian has joined the company on September 20th, 2023 as Executive Vice President and Managing Director, India.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Arvind to Iron Mountain,” said William L. Meaney, President and Chief Executive Officer, Iron Mountain.
  • Arvind is a seasoned executive with a proven track record of success, and his appointment to our Executive Leadership Team reflects our growth aspirations in India.
  • Arvind has a deep understanding of the market, and I am confident that he will enable us to unlock the growth opportunities ahead of us.”
    “I am excited to join Iron Mountain and lead the company’s business in India,” said Arvind Subramanian.

Sailing the Seas with Clouds Held: Ningbo Cultural and Tourism Promotion Event in Turkey

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

ISTANBUL, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13th, in Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, the "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" (Turkey) Cultural and Tourism Product Presentation and Ningbo Cultural and Tourism Promotion event took place.

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  • ISTANBUL, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 13th, in Istanbul, the capital of Turkey, the "Picturesque and Dynamic Zhejiang" (Turkey) Cultural and Tourism Product Presentation and Ningbo Cultural and Tourism Promotion event took place.
  • These two routes showcase the picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Zhejiang, including many famous cultural and tourism attractions in Ningbo.
  • During the Ningbo cultural and tourism promotional event, Ningbo's cultural and tourism resources were presented under three thematic sections: "Born by the Mountains and Seas," "Exploring Millennium Culture," and "Witnessing Modern Prosperity."
  • These presentations used various multimedia formats, live introductions, and interactive experiences to showcase the diverse cultural and tourism resources Ningbo has to offer.

International Latino Book Award-winning author releasing newest work of magical realism in paperback this fall

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The novel, "Valley of Shadows," was released in paperback by Blackstone Publishing on Sept. 17, 2023, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month.

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  • The novel, "Valley of Shadows," was released in paperback by Blackstone Publishing on Sept. 17, 2023, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month.
  • Since its hardcover release in 2022, "Valley of Shadows" became a National Latino Book Club pick and is currently long-listed for Reading the West Book Awards sponsored by the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association.
  • The Texas Institute of Letters recently honored the book as the winner of the Jesse H. Jones Award for Best Book of Fiction.
  • The hero of the story is Solitario Cisneros, a former Mexican lawman who lives up to his solitary name.

Football Legend Chad "OchoCinco" Johnson Tapped as Ambassador for Season Four of the HBCU Esports League

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Friday, September 15, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned media technology company dedicated to future-proofing minority representation and equity in the gaming industry, announces the fourth season of its annual HBCU Esports League kicking off on Sunday, September 17th. Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration. Verizon, Discover, MTN Dew and Hot Pockets also return as continued brand partners and champions of Cxmmunity Media's mission to future-proof diversity in gaming.

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  • Football legend, Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson joins the ranks this season as the league's ambassador with additional surprise guest appearances slated by some of the biggest names in gaming culture throughout its duration.
  • "I'm excited to be working with the HBCU Esports League and help them grow to new heights in their fourth season, " says Chad "OchoCinco'' Johnson.
  • Season four of the HBCU Esports League can be streamed on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/cxmmunity with the Fall term culminating with the return of Discover Bowl on December 17th.
  • Stay tuned for additional details and more announcements from the HBCU Esports League by following from Cxmmunity Media @cxmmunity.co and the HBCU Esports League @hbcuesports.gg on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter).

WealthVest Releases Advanced Level Continuing Education Course On Income Planning

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WealthVest, a financial services distribution firm based in Bozeman, Montana, has released an advanced-level training and insurance continuing education course for financial professionals and insurance agents interesting in learning how to become safety-first retirement income planning professionals.

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  • WealthVest, a financial services distribution firm based in Bozeman, Montana, has released an advanced-level training and insurance continuing education course for financial professionals and insurance agents interesting in learning how to become safety-first retirement income planning professionals.
  • BOZEMAN, Mont., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WealthVest, a financial services distribution firm based in Bozeman, Montana, has released an advanced-level training and insurance continuing education course for financial professionals and insurance agents interesting in learning how to become safety-first retirement income planning professionals.
  • The end goal of the course is to teach students to better implement retirement income plans based on a safety-first approach using lifetime income streams, while highlighting the importance of adding insurance and annuities into a multi-asset income plan.
  • The launch of this course marks the entry of WealthVest into the insurance continuing education space.

Monti Trentini Announces Exciting Partnership with Renowned New York Restaurants Sistina and Caravaggio

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Monti Trentini, a family run business located in the Trentino region of Italy with a long cheesemaking tradition, is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with two iconic Italian restaurants in New York City: Sistina and Caravaggio, both owned by the renowned Chef Giuseppe Bruno.

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  • This remarkable collaboration, starting in September 2023, combines Monti Trentini's time-honored cheesemaking tradition with the extraordinary experience of Chef Giuseppe Bruno.
  • The partnership will introduce 12 meticulous recipes crafted by Chef Giuseppe Bruno which will be unveiled through the official Social Media Accounts of Sistina ( @sistinarestaurant ) and Caravaggio ( @caravaggioristorante ) over the next six months.
  • "We are immensely proud to partner with Sistina and Caravaggio restaurants, respected representatives of Italian cuisine in New York, and promote our 'Cheeses from the Mountain' and their unique flavors across digital platforms.
  • This new partnership invites food enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and curious palates to discover Monti Trentini mountain cheeses, which are exclusively produced in the mountains at 2,600 meters above sea level.