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Apex Fintech Solutions Appoints Charles “Chip” Roame to Board of Directors, Reinforcing Commitment to Advisory Expertise

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. (“Apex”), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, announced today the appointment of Charles “Chip” Roame, Founder & Managing Partner of Tiburon Strategic Advisors and the Tiburon CEO Summits, to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • Apex Fintech Solutions Inc. (“Apex”), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, announced today the appointment of Charles “Chip” Roame, Founder & Managing Partner of Tiburon Strategic Advisors and the Tiburon CEO Summits, to its Board of Directors.
  • With a distinguished career spanning decades in strategic advisory roles, Chip brings a wealth of experience and insight to the Apex Fintech Solutions board.
  • “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Chip to the board,” said Jenny Just, co-founder of PEAK6 and Chair of the Board at Apex Fintech Solutions.
  • “At Apex, we're all about making things better – better tech, better experiences, better service," said Bill Capuzzi, CEO and board member of Apex Fintech Solutions.

Montauk Renewables Announces Full Year 2023 Results

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montauk Renewables, Inc. (“Montauk” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: MNTK), a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of biogas into renewable natural gas (“RNG”), today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PITTSBURGH, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Montauk Renewables, Inc. (“Montauk” or “the Company”) (NASDAQ: MNTK), a renewable energy company specializing in the management, recovery, and conversion of biogas into renewable natural gas (“RNG”), today announced financial results for the year ended December 31, 2023.
  • However, lower prices of both the average realized price of RINs sold and natural gas resulted in lower revenues in 2023.
  • These 2023 price driven reductions to revenues of approximately $30.7 million were offset through our tiered royalty structure reducing royalty expense in 2023 by approximately $9.3 million, which led to our $20.9 million reduction in 2023 operating income.
  • Our average pricing realized on RIN sales during 2023 of $2.71 exceeded the average D3 RIN index price of $2.63 during 2023.

Insights From 500 Educators Nationwide: Unveiling Today's Top 5 Student Challenges

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

HOUSTON, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A nationwide survey of hundreds of teachers and school administrators shows that social media influence, behavioral outbursts, emotional uncertainties, lack of motivation and parental oversight are among the top challenges for students in the classroom today. In an effort to address these classroom issues, Apex Leadership Company, a child enrichment and fundraising franchise, is rolling out a tailored curriculum starting this July to target these issues and introduce character-building lessons to thousands of participating schools – aiming to inspire, encourage and motivate students to emerge as leaders of tomorrow.

Key Points: 
  • This influence was observed to contribute to a lack of self-confidence and a distorted sense of self-worth among students.
  • Lack of Motivation: Many educators expressed concerns about students' lack of motivation, tendency towards instant gratification, and reluctance to tackle difficult tasks.
  • Future Leaders Show Respect: Teaching students the importance of respecting themselves and others around them, cultivating healthy relationships and communities.
  • For more information about Apex and its mission to build future leaders of tomorrow, please visit https://apexleadershipco.com/

Apex Social Announces Care Professional AND Host Family of the Year Contests

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Monday, April 1, 2024

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Social, a leading provider of caregiver placement services, is thrilled to announce the winners of its yearly Care Professional of the Year and Host Family of the Year contests.

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  • SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Social, a leading provider of caregiver placement services, is thrilled to announce the winners of its yearly Care Professional of the Year and Host Family of the Year contests.
  • Announcing Winners of the Host Family & Care Professional of the Year Awards.
  • The Care Professional of the Year contest invited host families to nominate their outstanding care professionals by submitting essays or videos that vividly illustrate why their caregiver deserves this prestigious honor.
  • Similarly, the Host Family of the Year contest invited Care Professionals to nominate their exceptional host families, highlighting the characteristics that make them stand out.

OpenYield Launches Fully Automated, Equity-Like Marketplace to Lead Bond Trading Into the Next Era

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Thursday, March 28, 2024

NEW YORK, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OpenYield Trading LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered alternative trading system (ATS), today printed its first trade, marking the launch of its platform. OpenYield modernizes fixed-income investing and empowers broker-dealers, advisors and asset managers to easily enter the bond market or enhance their existing offerings. With unique liquidity, no minimums, flexible APIs and a powerful technology stack that delivers data and analytics, OpenYield provides a low-cost, equity-like marketplace for bond trading. 

Key Points: 
  • OpenYield modernizes fixed-income investing and empowers broker-dealers, advisors and asset managers to easily enter the bond market or enhance their existing offerings.
  • With unique liquidity, no minimums, flexible APIs and a powerful technology stack that delivers data and analytics, OpenYield provides a low-cost, equity-like marketplace for bond trading.
  • To date, OpenYield has onboarded prominent algo-enabled market makers such as Flow Traders and TD Securities Automated Trading.
  • We're thrilled to support OpenYield as they pave the way for broker-dealers, advisers, and beyond to enter the bond trading arena seamlessly.

ALWAYS BEST CARE NOW SERVING SENIORS IN WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

ROSEVILLE, Calif., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Always Best Care Senior Services, one of the leading senior care franchise systems in the United States, announced today that franchise owner Shawn Cothran has opened a second location to meet the demand of a growing senior population in North Carolina. Cothran acquired Always Best Care of Wake Forest-North Raleigh in October 2022, providing non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services throughout Wake County. A little over a year later, he has expanded his territory, opening Always Best Care of Wilmington. He and his team of local caregivers now assist seniors throughout Leland and the surrounding communities, including Southport, Rocky Point, Hampstead, Carolina Beach and Castle Hayne.

Key Points: 
  • Cothran acquired Always Best Care of Wake Forest-North Raleigh in October 2022, providing non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services throughout Wake County.
  • A little over a year later, he has expanded his territory, opening Always Best Care of Wilmington.
  • Always Best Care is one of the nation's leading providers of non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services, with skilled home health care in limited markets.
  • For additional information on services available through Always Best Care of Wilmington, call 910-213-3800 or visit alwaysbestcare.com/leland .

INSTITUTE FOR SUPPLY MANAGEMENT® HONORS 30 UNDER 30 RISING SUPPLY CHAIN STARS

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Now in its tenth year, the ISM program honors individuals who are 30 or younger and demonstrate leadership, innovation, collaboration, and other outstanding attributes--at work and through their professional associations. Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.

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  • TEMPE, Ariz., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) announced the winners of the 2023-2024 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program to honor global emerging leaders across various industries and supply management disciplines.
  • The top nominee or "megawatt" winner from the 30 Under 30 is Zain Rauf, a supply chain lead for renewable fuels at Shell Oil Company.
  • Intended to help bridge the talent gap in procurement and supply management for younger generations, the program highlights role models for aspiring supply chain practitioners and students.
  • "The latest 30 Under 30 winners exemplify the new generation of supply chain leadership and demonstrate how high performers can make an impact on the profession," said Derry.

Apex Leadership Company Amplifies Nationwide Expansion Through Key Franchise Agreements in New Markets

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

HOUSTON, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Leadership Company, a premier child enrichment and fundraising franchise, is strategically expanding into new territories across the United States, marked by the signing of new franchise agreements in Illinois, South Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and California. This notable expansion highlights the growing demand for Apex's innovative approach to school fundraising, which integrates fitness, fundraising, and leadership into comprehensive programs that pours millions of dollars into schools nationwide.

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  • His collaboration with Apex is driven by his aspiration to affect positive community change through leadership and service.
  • The Canadas' journey with Apex signifies a commitment to family, community, and business, set to inspire leadership and engagement in New Jersey.
  • "We are thrilled to see such strong demand for our franchise model as we enter these vibrant communities," said Jamie Krasnov, CEO of Apex Leadership Company.
  • For further information on Apex Leadership Company and its franchising opportunities, please visit https://franchise.apexleadershipco.com/ .

Washington, D.C. to Host Command Alkon’s Annual Spring TRAININGdays

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Friday, February 23, 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to announce that registration for Spring TRAININGdays is now open!

Key Points: 
  • BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Feb. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Command Alkon , the leading software and solutions provider for the heavy building materials industry, is thrilled to announce that registration for Spring TRAININGdays is now open!
  • "We are incredibly excited to host our first TRAININGdays event for 2024 in Washington D.C.," said Brett Bertz, Chief Customer Officer at Command Alkon.
  • Whether participants are new to Command Alkon's solutions or seasoned users looking to expand their expertise, TRAININGdays offers a comprehensive curriculum that caters to all skill levels.
  • We will also offer TRAININGdays in conjunction with ELEVATE – The Command Alkon User Conference in October.

Salesforce Launches Einstein 1 Studio: Low-Code AI Tools for Customizing Einstein Copilot and Embedding AI into Any CRM App

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

This enables businesses to deliver trusted AI experiences across Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Platform that are tailored to their customers’ needs.

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  • This enables businesses to deliver trusted AI experiences across Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Platform that are tailored to their customers’ needs.
  • Salesforce’s Einstein 1 Platform integrates the user interface, a variety of AI models, and data in a single metadata-driven platform.
  • Go deeper with Einstein 1 Studio: Salesforce admins and developers can use the following new Einstein 1 Studio tools to build the next generation of AI applications by customizing AI across every Salesforce app and workflow.
  • The tools include:
    Copilot Builder: Create AI actions to accomplish business tasks (beta) — Copilot Builder helps every company configure and customize Einstein Copilot for their business.