PCO

ResortNet, LLC. acquires the assets of Broadband MDU

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

MIAMI, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ResortNet, LLC., a Colorado-based internet service provider and private cable operator (PCO), has acquired the assets of Broadband MDU, a Florida based internet & television service provider.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition of Broadband MDU fits into ResortNet's strategy to provide the most cost-effective and reliable service set to multi-tenant unit properties and destination locations.
  • Adding the Broadband MDU portfolio in southern Florida, strengthens ResortNet customer footprint in the southeastern United States.
  • "After thorough due diligence of ResortNet and their exec team, I am confident Broadband MDU customers will experience a high level of customer service and engineering expertise," said Mitch Vento, Founder and CEO of Broadband MDU.
  • "I personally look forward to meeting every Broadband MDU customer to learn more about their needs," said Wentzlaff.

New Report from Modern Campus Reveals: 61% of Higher Education Leaders Believe Continuing Education Units are Undervalued Compared to Traditional Departments

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

TORONTO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a landscape defined by innovation and academic excellence, Professional, Continuing, and Online education units (PCO) play a pivotal yet underappreciated role in higher education. Despite their role in shaping the modern learner's journey, a staggering 61% of higher education leaders feel their PCO units are not accorded the same recognition as other academic entities within their institutions.

Key Points: 
  • Despite their role in shaping the modern learner's journey, a staggering 61% of higher education leaders feel their PCO units are not accorded the same recognition as other academic entities within their institutions.
  • This insight comes from the annual 2024 State of Continuing Education report , published by higher education learner-to-earner platform leader Modern Campus , in partnership with the Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE), The EvoLLLution , and UPCEA, the online and professional education association.
  • The study explores PCO unit program offerings, institutional support and capabilities, perceptions of the competitive landscape, and continuing education (CE) collaboration and integration within the larger institution.
  • "Online and professional continuing education continues to experience increasing support from institutional leadership.

Pure Culture Organics Announces New Kefir Line Launch at Natural Products Expo West 2024

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Pure Culture Organics Kefir: Designed and tested with millennials in mind and loaded with 12 unique probiotic strains and over 50 billion CFUs per serving, Pure Culture is a sustainable offering, with a clean label, and less ingredients. Stripped down to its basic essential components and using newer processing and formulation techniques, Pure Culture is 100% lactose free, free of stabilizers, coloring agents, thickening powders and gums, and is gluten and GMO-free. Additionally, Pure Culture Kefir has eliminated the lactose sugars found in traditional dairy, and converted it into naturally occurring sweeteners, thereby enhancing the sweetness perception, without adding unwanted sugars.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Pure Culture Organics Kefir: Designed and tested with millennials in mind and loaded with 12 unique probiotic strains and over 50 billion CFUs per serving, Pure Culture is a sustainable offering, with a clean label, and less ingredients.
  • Additionally, Pure Culture Kefir has eliminated the lactose sugars found in traditional dairy, and converted it into naturally occurring sweeteners, thereby enhancing the sweetness perception, without adding unwanted sugars.
  • Edward Smolyansky, co-founder of Pure Culture Organics, said: "My father developed the world's best kefir formulation in the world.
  • Pure Culture Organics is the result of that obsession."

Thompson Street Capital Partners Portfolio Company PestCo Holdings Acquires PestShield

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of the assets of PestShield, LLC (PestShield) by PestCo Holdings, LLC (PestCo), a TSCP portfolio company.

Key Points: 
  • Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a private equity firm based in St. Louis, today announced the acquisition of the assets of PestShield, LLC (PestShield) by PestCo Holdings, LLC (PestCo), a TSCP portfolio company.
  • With the backing of PestCo’s team and resources, PestShield is positioned for future growth, while continuing to provide high-quality service to customers.
  • This is the fourteenth investment for PestCo, a growth-oriented, national provider of pest control services to residential and commercial customers.
  • “PestShield is an excellent addition to our growing presence in the greater St. Louis area,” said Jay Keating, CEO of PestCo.

CenterWell Senior Primary Care to Continue Expanding in 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

CenterWell Senior Primary Care and its sister brand, Conviva Care Center, make up Humana’s Primary Care Organization (PCO), the nation’s largest, fastest-growing senior primary care provider in the country.

Key Points: 
  • CenterWell Senior Primary Care and its sister brand, Conviva Care Center, make up Humana’s Primary Care Organization (PCO), the nation’s largest, fastest-growing senior primary care provider in the country.
  • “It’s exciting to see our continued growth at CenterWell Senior Primary Care this year,” said Reneé Buckingham, President of CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers.
  • This year we’ll bring much-needed primary care to three new communities and expand care to more seniors in existing markets.”
    CenterWell Senior Primary Care operates under a comprehensive, value-based, holistic care model.
  • “The holistic care model at CenterWell Senior Primary Care benefits both seniors and clinicians,” said Vivek Garg, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Care Centers.

Statement by Minister LeBlanc on the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Public Safety, Democratic Institutions and Intergovernmental Affairs, today issued the following statement:
    "The Commissioner of the Public Inquiry into Foreign Interference in Federal Electoral Processes and Democratic Institutions, Justice Hogue, has written to the Privy Council Office (PCO) requesting an extension to the timeline for the delivery of her first report.
  • Upon learning of her request, we shared a copy of the letter with the opposition parties.
  • The Government of Canada has subsequently agreed to grant the Commissioner the extension.
  • Her first report will now be delivered on May 3rd, 2024."

Applied UV Inc. Granted Significant New Patents by USPTO and Enters Into Strategic Partnership With Canon Virginia, Inc.

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Monday, October 30, 2023

NEW YORK, NY, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- Applied UV Inc. (NASDAQ: AUVI), a pioneer in UV disinfection technology, is elated to announce today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a patent US 2023/0059472 A1 for the Company’s Airo™ Vortex, encompassing advanced disinfection capabilities and Photocatalytic Oxidation (PCO). Concurrently, the Company also received publication notice on its Fighter Flex™ LED

Key Points: 
  • These milestones underscore a significant stride in Applied UV Inc.’s capabilities and focus on advancing innovation in the disinfection domain, with an aim to foster safer and healthier environments for all.
  • At the 2023 Global Produce & Floral Show held last week, Applied UV Inc. and strategic partner, Canon Virginia, Inc. (a unit of Canon USA) showcased its next-generation Airocide™ technology, which incorporates its patented Airo vortex design.
  • This initiative is further bolstered by an ongoing partnership for additional testing with Johnson Controls and Ushio at Purdue University.
  • This extensive realm of testing highlights the potential and efficacy of Applied UV Inc.’s technologies in addressing diverse community requisites.

University of Phoenix Leadership Join UPCEA Webinar on Diversity Fatigue and DE&I in Post SCOTUS Ruling Webinar

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.

Key Points: 
  • The webinar explored the concept of "Diversity Fatigue," which encompasses the emotional strain experienced by postsecondary leaders when their institution's DE&I commitment differs from their personal dedication to the cause.
  • "University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, and our commitment to serving that population is part of the equation.
  • Earlier this year, she was selected to serve on the UPCEA Board of Directors’ Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Committee for a one-year term.
  • Dr. Underwood earned her Ph.D. in Educational Policy from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Executive Certificate in Strategic Diversity and Inclusion Management from Georgetown University, and Diversity and Inclusion for Human Resources Certification from Cornell University.

QAIS-air- Product From Sunstar Wins 2023 Pet Innovation Award

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that SUNSTAR is the recipient of the “Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program for their QAIS-air- 04 air purifier.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pet Innovation Awards , an independent recognition platform highlighting the most innovative companies, services, and products in the highly competitive Pet Care industry, today announced that SUNSTAR is the recipient of the “Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year” award in the 2023 awards program for their QAIS-air- 04 air purifier.
  • QAIS-air- 04 is a filterless PCO (Photocatalytic Oxidation) air purifier specifically designed for pets and pet owners.
  • “What an honor it is for our QAIS-air- 04 to win the ‘Cleaners & Deodorizers Product of the Year’ award.
  • The 2023 Pet Innovation Awards attracted more than 2,000 nominations from around the world.

ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation Announces Completion of RTO

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Monday, June 12, 2023

ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (formerly, Phoenix Canada Oil Company Limited (“PCO”)) (the “Company” or the “Resulting Issuer”) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced reverse takeover transaction (the “RTO”) with ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. (“Former ZYUS”) in accordance with the terms of an arrangement agreement dated November 15, 2022, as amended (the “Arrangement Agreement”), pursuant to which PCO and Former ZYUS completed a business combination by way of a plan of arrangement.

Key Points: 
  • ZYUS Life Sciences Corporation (formerly, Phoenix Canada Oil Company Limited (“PCO”)) (the “Company” or the “Resulting Issuer”) is pleased to announce the completion of the previously announced reverse takeover transaction (the “RTO”) with ZYUS Life Sciences Inc. (“Former ZYUS”) in accordance with the terms of an arrangement agreement dated November 15, 2022, as amended (the “Arrangement Agreement”), pursuant to which PCO and Former ZYUS completed a business combination by way of a plan of arrangement.
  • As a result of the RTO, Former ZYUS is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
  • Immediately prior to the completion of the RTO, the net proceeds from the sale of the Subscription Receipt Financing were released from escrow to Former ZYUS, resulting in the issuance of 12,581,332 common shares of Former ZYUS (the “Former ZYUS Shares”).
  • Upon the completion of the RTO, Brent H. Zettl becomes a holder of more than 10% of the issued and outstanding Resulting Issuer Common Shares.