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Veteran Benefits Guide Names Lisa Girard as New Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide Veterans across the U.S. to navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of Lisa Girard as its new chief financial officer (CFO).

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  • LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide Veterans across the U.S. to navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of Lisa Girard as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
  • Girard brings decades of experience in corporate finance, providing strategic direction to optimize and manage companies' investments, budgets, financial reporting, compliance and risk management, as well as profitability.
  • "Lisa Girard's expertise in the field of corporate finance makes her the perfect fit to help carry out VBG's mission: Serving America's Veterans," said Josh Smith, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Veteran Benefits Guide.
  • "I am excited to support VBG's mission by working to ensure the company is prepared to meet the needs of the Veteran community."

Vanguard Investments Canada Announces Estimated 2023 Annual Capital Gains Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs®

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2023 tax year.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2023 tax year.
  • This is an update to the estimated annual capital gains distributions announced on November 15, 2023.
  • The ex-dividend date for the 2023 year-end distributions for these ETFs will be December 28, 2023.
  • The actual taxable amounts of reinvested capital gains distributions for 2023, including the tax characteristics of the distributions, will be reported to brokers (through CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc.) in early-2024.

Vanguard Investments Canada Announces Estimated 2023 Annual Capital Gains Distributions for the Vanguard ETFs®

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2023 tax year.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vanguard Investments Canada Inc. today announced the estimated annual capital gains distributions for the Vanguard ETFs listed below for the 2023 tax year.
  • The ex-dividend date for the 2023 annual distributions will be December 28, 2023.
  • The record date for the 2023 annual distributions will be December 29, 2023 and payable on January 8, 2024.
  • The ex-dividend date for the 2023 annual distributions for these ETFs (VBU, VBG and VGAB) will be December 22, 2023.

Veteran Benefits Guide Introduces New Logo and Brand Identity

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps Veterans across the U.S. navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced a new logo and brand identity that demonstrate the company's commitment to representing Veterans of all ranks, and from all branches of the U.S. military.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps Veterans across the U.S. navigate the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced a new logo and brand identity that demonstrate the company's commitment to representing Veterans of all ranks, and from all branches of the U.S. military.
  • In addition to the new logo, VBG has adopted a palette for its brand identity comprised of shades of blue and gray with orange accents.
  • "This new logo and brand identity offer a strong visual representation of our unique corporate culture and commitment to the Veteran community," said Josh Smith, CEO of Veteran Benefits Guide.
  • VBG's expertise has enabled the company to help 35,000 Veterans nationally receive an average increase in annual disability benefits of $13,000 -- benefits they likely would not have received without VBG's support.

Veteran Benefits Guide Expands Executive Leadership Team to Serve America's Veterans

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide veterans across the U.S. with navigating the Veterans Administration's (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of two new executive roles that will help to drive the company's long-term growth strategy and overall mission of supporting America's military Veterans.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG), which helps guide veterans across the U.S. with navigating the Veterans Administration's (VA) disability compensation benefits process, today announced the appointment of two new executive roles that will help to drive the company's long-term growth strategy and overall mission of supporting America's military Veterans.
  • Donato Clay, a U.S. Army Veteran, has been named the company's new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • "We are thrilled to have Donato and Lauren's expertise as part of VBG's executive leadership team," said Josh Smith, Founder and CEO of Veteran Benefits Guide.
  • "As a Veteran, I know first-hand how important VBG's services are to ensuring that Veterans receive the full disability benefits they have earned," said Clay.

DigiLens Announces Launch of SRG+

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Monday, April 3, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005135/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230403005135/en/
    The SRG+ process is an extension of DigiLens’ well-established VBG technology.
  • I am excited about DigiLens’ recent SRG+ developments, which provide a new, low-cost replication technology satisfying such drastic nanostructure requirements.
  • Corning Incorporated joined DigiLens’ Series D funding round as an investor in 2022.
  • “There’s exciting potential for SRG+ to deliver these important attributes for the future of AR technology.”

Dog Poisoned from Drinking Windshield Cleaner at Gas Station

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last summer Luis Gutierrez and his dog Bobby hit the road from Covina, Calif. to head to Utah to ride Razors. On the way, they came across something they don't see at home – an open bucket of windshield cleaner sitting between the pumps at the roadside gas station.

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  • On the way, they came across something they don't see at home – an open bucket of windshield cleaner sitting between the pumps at the roadside gas station.
  • "In California, the windshield cleaner and squeegee are in a protected container that animals can't get to," Gutierrez said.
  • "In Utah and Nevada, the gas stations we stopped at had windshield cleaner sitting in an open bucket."
  • Later that day Gutierrez and Bobby stopped at another gas station, where the dog once again drank from an open bucket of cleaner fluid.

Verizon announces senior management changes

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Friday, March 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced a number of executive management changes designed to set a path for the company’s future growth plans.

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  • NEW YORK, March 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon Communications (NYSE, Nasdaq:VZ) announced a number of executive management changes designed to set a path for the company’s future growth plans.
  • We’re elevating our performance by building on our network strength, increasing accountability, and further strengthening Verizon’s competitive capabilities.”
    As part of these changes, Vestberg has appointed Sowmyanarayan Sampath, currently leading Verizon Business Group, to Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Consumer Group (VCG).
  • Kyle Malady, currently leading Global Networks & Technology, has been appointed Executive Vice President and CEO of Verizon Business Group (VBG).
  • Senior Vice President & Controller of Verizon Tony Skiadas has been appointed Chief Financial Officer.

Forever 21 Launches the World’s First Metaverse-Tested Fashion Collection, IRL

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Today, leading fashion retailer Forever 21 is celebrating its one year Meta-versary by launching its first-ever metaverse-inspired fashion collection.

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  • Today, leading fashion retailer Forever 21 is celebrating its one year Meta-versary by launching its first-ever metaverse-inspired fashion collection.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Winnie Park, Forever 21 CEO, said, Our initial goal with Forever 21 Shop City was to expand how we engage with our customers and make our products accessible to all.
  • Since its launch on Roblox last year, Forever 21 has pushed boundaries, becoming the first and largest retailer to make on-trend virtual fashion accessible.
  • Forever 21 is a fashion industry leader making the latest trends accessible to all while inspiring unique style and confidence.

THE VOICE ENTERS THE METAVERSE! ITV STUDIOS PARTNERS WITH VIRTUAL BRAND GROUP TO BRING THE ICONIC SINGING EXPERIENCE TO THE METAVERSE

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- You know The Voice - but do you know what's next? Today, ITV Studios announced that it has granted exclusive rights in the metaverse for the world's number one talent show to the Virtual Brand Group (VBG). The Voice redefined stardom with its instantly iconic blind auditions and competitive celebrity coaches - that removed judgment based on physical appearance and empowered people based just on their talent.

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  • Today, ITV Studios announced that it has granted exclusive rights in the metaverse for the world's number one talent show to the Virtual Brand Group (VBG).
  • Virtual Brand Group (VBG), an award-winning metaverse pioneer known for building immersive experiences and communities, will collaborate with ITV to develop, build and operate The Voice in the metaverse for the first time.
  • Today we come full circle," said Lucie Stoffers, Head of Brand & Licensing at ITV Studios.
  • Its Brand & Licensing department is responsible for all global commercial activities, including sponsorship, brand licensing, consumer products, gaming, and live events.