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SIGMA LITHIUM ENDS TRANSFORMATIONAL YEAR SHIPPING 22,000t OF THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE LITHIUM IN WORLD; GREENTECH PLANT OPERATING AT DESIGN CAPACITY OF 270,000 TPY

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML, BVMF: S2GM34, TSXV: SGML), a leading lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric vehicles with carbon neutral, Quintuple Zero Green Lithium concentrate, is proud to cap off an incredible year for the Company by loading one last shipment of 22,000 tonnes of concentrate to Glencore at the Port of Vitoria. Sigma Lithium's fifth shipment is expected to leave port by year-end.

Key Points: 
  • Delivers pivotal milestone: Greentech plant sustains production at design capacity of 270,000 tonnes per year for the month of December.
  • Sigma Lithium has commenced loading its next 22,000 tonne shipment of its unique, sustainable, lithium concentrate to Glencore at the Port of Vitoria.
  • Company fully achieves the mission of its Impact Investors at IPO: Produce lithium materials aligned with the ethos of the environmentally conscious consumer of the electric vehicle.
  • Sigma Lithium has managed to industrialize a unique Quintuple Zero Green Lithium concentrate ("Quintuple Zero Lithium"), recognized at COP28 as the most sustainable lithium in the world.

Virgo PR Expands Global Tech Practice with Addition of Leading FinTech Nova Technology and Consumer App Start-up Aroapp.ai

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgo Public Relations, a leading integrated communications firm specializing in rapid-growth industries, announced today the expansion of its global technology practice with the addition of two new innovative technology platforms to its client roster; Nova Technology, a financial management solution leveraging machine learning and blockchain technology, and Aroapp.ai, a Miami-based start-up bridging the gap between diners and restaurants through the power of Artificial Intelligence. 

Key Points: 
  • Virgo's technology practice experienced significant growth and success in 2023 with client placements in leading outlets such as VentureBeat , Los Angeles Times , TechCrunch , CNBC , Forbes , Inc.com , and Wired , among many others.
  • The firm's roster of clients includes global players in cutting edge technology sectors such as cryptocurrency, gamification, fintech, sustainable tech, and consumer-based applications.
  • The successes achieved by the technology practice have led to its global expansion, having engaged with multiple European-based entities in the last half of the year.
  • With the expansion of its global tech practice, Virgo PR has now positioned itself as a full-range agency with specialties in CPG, financial communications, entertainment, sustainability, gaming, and a vast range of technology sectors.

Data Plus and Edenred Pay Expand Their Partnership to Provide DPPay - a State-of-the-Art Embedded Hospitality Payment Solution

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Data Plus, a leading global accounting platform, today announced its expanded partnership with Edenred Pay, the market leader in invoice-to-pay automation and hospitality industry expertise, to seamlessly power DPPay, a new embedded payments solution designed to increase efficiency, close the communication gaps in data, automate reconciliation processes and reduce platform fatigue for hotels and hospitality businesses during the complete AP process.

Key Points: 
  • "We're excited to expand our partnership with Data Plus to lead the hospitality market in an embedded solution that provides a state-of-the-art user experience including all of the compliance, security, and functionality in payment processing brought by Edenred Pay on the Data Plus platform."
  • With Edenred Pay's advanced technology embedded in the Data Plus platform, hospitality customers will have real-time information that syncs automatically with the Data Plus ERP.
  • The embedded solution will improve efficiency by providing the entire payment experience within the Data Plus platform.
  • Data Plus and Edenred Pay are working together to lead the market and transform the payments process of the hospitality industry.

The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 is Crowned the 2023 WheelsTV POV of the Year

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan has triumphed in the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year Awards judging, taking the WheelsTV Platinum Wheel for the second time in the past three years. The previous generation 2017-2019 Genesis G90 topped all other pre-owned light vehicles in 2021.

Key Points: 
  • The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan again takes the Platinum Wheel at the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year judging.
  • BOSTON, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 2020-2021 Genesis G90 luxury sedan has triumphed in the fourteenth annual WheelsTV POV of the Year Awards judging, taking the WheelsTV Platinum Wheel for the second time in the past three years.
  • It was gratifying to see that we unanimously felt the Genesis G90 was such an outstanding choice for POV of the Year."
  • Stated Judge Wayne Carini, "This year's voting for the 2023 WheelsTV POV of the Year was a great process with great judges.

IDEMIA Partners with Arizona Department of Transportation and Samsung to Bring Mobile ID to Samsung Wallet in Arizona

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

RESTON, Va., Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEMIA, the global leader in secure identity solutions and the U.S. digital credential market, today announced the launch of mobile driver's licenses and state IDs to Samsung Wallet in Arizona, in collaboration with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (AZ MVD) and Samsung. Starting today, Arizona residents can add their driver's license or state ID to Samsung Wallet, enabling them to tap their Galaxy smartphone to seamlessly and securely pass identity checks.

Key Points: 
  • Starting today, Arizona residents can add their driver's license or state ID to Samsung Wallet, enabling them to tap their Galaxy smartphone to seamlessly and securely pass identity checks.
  • Mobile IDs are digitally signed identity credentials that are securely issued and authenticated by state DMVs, like the AZ MVD.
  • Because of this, Mobile ID holders, as well as businesses and verifiers, can trust its validity as  state-approved identification.
  • Arizonans can now add their driver's license or state ID to Samsung Wallet," Arizona MVD Director Eric Jorgensen said.

Infosys to Harmonize the Systems of LKQ Europe

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

BENGALURU, India, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a 5-year collaboration with LKQ Europe, one of the leading distributors of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. Following multiple strategic acquisitions, LKQ has envisioned a corporate program that entails harmonizing business processes, improving product availability, and enabling faster delivery to end customers. Under this collaboration, Infosys will assist to integrate and standardize disparate business processes and systems, to enable synergies and achieve economies of scale.

Key Points: 
  • Under this collaboration, Infosys will assist to integrate and standardize disparate business processes and systems, to enable synergies and achieve economies of scale.
  • LKQ Europe will leverage Infosys' industry expertise in automotive and distribution solutions and implement systems with robust capabilities to drive sustainable productivity and to support their long-term business objectives.
  • Varun Laroyia, Chief Executive Officer, LKQ Europe, said, "At LKQ, we are constantly enhancing our market leading position.
  • Jasmeet Singh, EVP & Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with LKQ Europe and enable them in their transformative journey.

Infosys to Harmonize the Systems of LKQ Europe

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

BENGALURU, India, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today announced a 5-year collaboration with LKQ Europe, one of the leading distributors of automotive aftermarket parts for cars, commercial vans, and industrial vehicles in Europe. Following multiple strategic acquisitions, LKQ has envisioned a corporate program that entails harmonizing business processes, improving product availability, and enabling faster delivery to end customers. Under this collaboration, Infosys will assist to integrate and standardize disparate business processes and systems, to enable synergies and achieve economies of scale.

Key Points: 
  • Under this collaboration, Infosys will assist to integrate and standardize disparate business processes and systems, to enable synergies and achieve economies of scale.
  • LKQ Europe will leverage Infosys' industry expertise in automotive and distribution solutions and implement systems with robust capabilities to drive sustainable productivity and to support their long-term business objectives.
  • Varun Laroyia, Chief Executive Officer, LKQ Europe, said, "At LKQ, we are constantly enhancing our market leading position.
  • Jasmeet Singh, EVP & Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys, said, "We are thrilled to collaborate with LKQ Europe and enable them in their transformative journey.

Take 5 Oil Change reaches milestone with 1,000th location grand opening

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Take 5 Oil Change , a leader in the quick lube industry, celebrated a momentous occasion today with the grand opening of its 1,000th location.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Take 5 Oil Change , a leader in the quick lube industry, celebrated a momentous occasion today with the grand opening of its 1,000th location.
  • Following on the grand opening of its 300th franchised location in the U.S. earlier this year, Take 5 Oil Change continues to solidify its position as a leading player in the quick lube industry.
  • The newest service center, operated by franchisee Purple Square Group and located in Fort Pierce, Florida, hosted a 1,000th grand opening celebration in honor of the milestone.
  • Throughout 2023, Take 5 Oil Change locations collectively raised over $1.1 million for children's hospitals nationwide and organizations supporting active duty military, veterans, and their families.

Charlotte Regional Business Alliance announces new board officers, members

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance , the voice of business for the city of Charlotte and the 14-county bi-state region, today announced new officers, as well as 13 new members of the 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.

Key Points: 
  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte Regional Business Alliance , the voice of business for the city of Charlotte and the 14-county bi-state region, today announced new officers, as well as 13 new members of the 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Trustees.
  • Ali Summerville, business administration executive at Ally Financial, will assume the role of chair of the board, effective Jan. 1.
  • Summerville's deep experience liaising with business and functional leads on enterprise-wide business initiatives will be an asset to the CLT Alliance board.
  • "That support includes locking arms with the entire business community to ensure our vibrant region continues to shine."

Validation Institute Announces First Group of Speakers for Food as Medicine Strategy Summit, May 29-31, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

NEEDHAM, Mass., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As part of its FoodMed Certified initiative, Validation Institute (VI) announced the first group of confirmed speakers for its inaugural Food as Medicine Strategy Summit, taking place May 29-31, at The Westin Washington, DC Downtown.

Key Points: 
  • FoodMed Certified, launched by Validation Institute earlier this year with support from Founding Members, Albertsons Companies, Avēsis, Mom's Meals®, Sifter, and Uber Health, is the first certification and validation initiative for food as medicine programs.
  • "FoodMed Certified's mission is to promote the use of food as medicine in the prevention and intervention of illness by validating proven solutions that enable people to better manage their health through tools and nutritious food programs.
  • "The speakers at the Food as Medicine Strategy Summit are highly accomplished and bring a diverse array of real-world perspectives on the practical application and integration of food in health and healthcare.
  • We are honored to have them on the program and look forward to making more faculty announcements in the coming weeks," Ms. Krishnarathnam continued.