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Alliance Entertainment Announces 597 New Employee Shareholders Under Its 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, toys and collectibles, today announced 100% vestment of equity grants to 597 employees under its 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, establishing an employee-owned company.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: AENT) (“Alliance Entertainment”, “Company”), a distributor and wholesaler of the world’s largest in stock selection of music, movies, video games, electronics, arcades, toys and collectibles, today announced 100% vestment of equity grants to 597 employees under its 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, establishing an employee-owned company.
  • On June 15, 2023, Alliance Entertainment issued an aggregate of 468,400 shares of Class A Common Stock into a reserve for unvested restricted shares pursuant to the Company’s 2023 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan.
  • Employees celebrated the significant milestone of becoming owners of our company by wearing Alliance Entertainment t-shirts boasting employee ownership.
  • Bruce Ogilvie, Chairman of Alliance Entertainment, commented, “Our Equity Incentive Plan represents our goal to unite all employees around our mission by offering a share in the Company’s future.

Modern States Education Alliance Recognized as Yass Prize Quarterfinalist

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced it is a Yass Prize 2023 Quarterfinalist.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced it is a Yass Prize 2023 Quarterfinalist.
  • The $1 million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP) education is regarded as the “Pulitzer of Education Innovation”.
  • The Yass Prize awards $20 million annually to support and honor education leaders who achieve excellence.
  • I am honored that the Yass Prize is recognizing our work,” said Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of Modern States.

Idelic Launches SafeView: Business Intelligence & Safety Analytics for Fleets

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Idelic, a leading provider of advanced driver performance management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SafeView, a transformative business intelligence and analytics module designed to provide trucking fleets with the deepest and most insightful views into potential risk using their driver safety data.

Key Points: 
  • Idelic, a leading provider of advanced driver performance management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of SafeView, a transformative business intelligence and analytics module designed to provide trucking fleets with the deepest and most insightful views into potential risk using their driver safety data.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231012272445/en/
    Idelic, announces the launch of SafeView, a business intelligence module designed to provide fleets with transformative views into potential risk.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Commercial trucking professionals continue to struggle to fully understand the multitude of factors impacting their driver safety programs.
  • Plus, the tool is so precise, it helps us spot high-risk situations, which means we can act more effectively to ensure safety."

Game of Silks Raises $5M in Second Financing Round, Moving Blockchain Gaming Investors Off The Sidelines

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first blockchain gaming platform to mirror the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has announced that it has closed its Series Seed 2 round, raising $5 million from a prominent group of strategic investors.

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  • Game of Silks (“Silks”), the first blockchain gaming platform to mirror the real world of thoroughbred horse racing, has announced that it has closed its Series Seed 2 round, raising $5 million from a prominent group of strategic investors.
  • With funding for blockchain gaming at a virtual standstill, this infusion of strategic capital solidifies Silks’ standing as a leader in the rapidly growing category of blockchain fantasy sports and establishes it as the definitive blockchain gaming platform for the sport of horse racing.
  • Additionally, Silks recently partnered with The Jockey Club, perhaps the most recognized organization in the sport of kings, founded in 1894.
  • For more information or to become a player, visit silks.io or join the Silks Discord channel .

MassMutual Launches Innovative Wellness Offerings That Help Policyowners Better Understand and Protect Their Health

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The company’s efforts are centralized under the MassMutual Health and Wellness Program, which focuses on initiatives that provide policyowners with insights into their potential health risks, empowering them to seek out appropriate interventions and motivate healthy behaviors and lifestyles.

Key Points: 
  • The company’s efforts are centralized under the MassMutual Health and Wellness Program, which focuses on initiatives that provide policyowners with insights into their potential health risks, empowering them to seek out appropriate interventions and motivate healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
  • Among more than 1,400 policyowners who participated:
    1 in 5 learned they may be at higher risk for preventable diseases.
  • 71 percent planned to take preventative action, such as physician-recommended diagnostic tests and health and lifestyle modifications.
  • Anonymized, aggregate data allows the company to better understand policyowners’ health and behaviors as well as their interest in these types of offerings.

Global EdTech Market Outlook & Forecast Report 2023-2028: Gamification Gains Ground - Education Gets a Playful Twist with Gamified Learning

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Monday, October 16, 2023

DUBLIN, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global EdTech Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Global EdTech Market - Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Europe is also witnessing substantial growth in the EdTech market, fueled by increasing investments in digital education and e-learning initiatives.
  • The European EdTech market is expected to expand as more educational institutions and businesses embrace digital learning solutions.
  • The K-12 education segment is projected to be the leading revenue contributor to the global EdTech market during the forecast period.

EVI Industries Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Record Fiscal Year Results on 32% Growth, and Announces Special Cash Dividend

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

EVI Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: EVI) announced today record results in key financial metrics for the fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

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  • EVI Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: EVI) announced today record results in key financial metrics for the fourth fiscal quarter and the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
  • Record results in key financial metrics, including a 32% increase in revenue year over year.
  • Generated $7.6 million in cash flow from operations during the fourth fiscal quarter.
  • Cash provided by operations was $7.6 million and approximately $1 million for the fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal 2023, respectively.

THE PICKLR AND THE DINK TEAM UP FOR THE BIGGEST GIVEAWAY IN PICKLEBALL HISTORY

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

KASYVILLE, Utah, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Picklr, the United States' premiere indoor pickleball facility, along with The Dink and Katy Perry's Firework Foundation, announced today an unprecedented giveaway for pickleball fans across the country. The "Picklr Your City" contest aims to transform one city's pickleball scene and reward pickleball enthusiasts nationwide while fostering community engagement and excitement.  One city will be selected to win a new franchise location from The Picklr, bringing elite indoor courts to their area and invigorating their local pickleball community. Individual prizes include lifetime supplies of pickleball gear from The Picklr Shop & Stack Athletics, twenty-five lifetime memberships at The Picklr, a guest spot on the Picklepod Podcast & much more. The contest launched on Oct. 12, on the Instagram accounts of The Picklr & The Dink, as well as on Katy Perry's Instagram account. The last day to participate in the "Picklr Your City" contest is Dec. 14, with the last day to nominate your city being Oct. 24.

Key Points: 
  • The "Picklr Your City" contest aims to transform one city's pickleball scene and reward pickleball enthusiasts nationwide while fostering community engagement and excitement.
  • One city will be selected to win a new franchise location from The Picklr, bringing elite indoor courts to their area and invigorating their local pickleball community.
  • The contest launched on Oct. 12, on the Instagram accounts of The Picklr & The Dink , as well as on Katy Perry's Instagram account .
  • ''The piece celebrates the athleticism and the multi-generational and diverse pickleball communities The Picklr serves across the country.''

NAV Fund Administration Group Earns Best Administrator - Alternative Credit Award

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAV Fund Administration Group, a leading provider of administrative services to alternative asset managers, was announced as Best Administrator – Alternative Credit at the With Intelligence HFM Asian Services Awards 2023 in Hong Kong on September 27.

Key Points: 
  • NAV Fund Administration Group, a leading provider of administrative services to alternative asset managers, was announced as Best Administrator – Alternative Credit at the With Intelligence HFM Asian Services Awards 2023 in Hong Kong on September 27.
  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NAV Fund Administration Group, a leading provider of administrative services to alternative asset managers, was announced as Best Administrator – Alternative Credit at the With Intelligence HFM Asian Services Awards 2023 in Hong Kong on September 27.
  • Ltd.in August 2021 and is also authorized to provide fund administration services for funds domiciled in Malaysia and Thailand.
  • NAV was named Best Administrator – Alternative Credit by a judging panel composed of leading hedge fund COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs and CTOs charged with "recognizing service providers that drive up standards across the sector and stand out from the crowd."

33 Semifinalists Vie for $1 Million Yass Prize

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the inaugural Yass Summit, held October 10 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, a diverse group of 33 Semifinalists for the $1 million Yass Prize were announced, while a major new organization was unveiled to meet the needs of a growing movement of transformational education providers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new Yass Center for Education will combine the forces of the Yass Prize and CER into a new national force.
  • This year's Yass Prize Semifinalists will be the guiding light for the renewed mission of the Yass Center.
  • The prestigious $1 million Yass Prize is considered the Pulitzer of Education Innovation, according to Forbes Chief Content Editor, Randall Lane.
  • In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative will distribute nearly $20 million in 2023.