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NetActuate Launches Services from Second Data Center in Chicago, Illinois

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Monday, November 27, 2023

RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NetActuate, a leading global provider of network and infrastructure services, announced the launch of services from a new data center in Chicago, Illinois. Newly-available services include colocation, virtual machines, bare metal, and high bandwidth connectivity. This new Chicago location also includes the upgraded anycast platform that enables faster, automated management of network services.

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  • NetActuate announces the launch of network and infrastructure services from a new data center in Chicago, Illinois.
  • RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NetActuate, a leading global provider of network and infrastructure services, announced the launch of services from a new data center in Chicago, Illinois .
  • This new Chicago location also includes the upgraded anycast platform that enables faster, automated management of network services.
  • "Adding a second location for services will offer greater in-market redundancy, and improved availability of high performance infrastructure."

One World Products Secures Additional Equity Funding and Access up to Additional $10 Million

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) (the "Company" and "OWP"), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, today announced that it has filed its S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission as part of the recently announced common stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement (together, the "Agreements") with an institutional investor for up to $10 million worth of shares issuable over a 36-month period, based upon the current market price of the stock at the time.  Upon filing the S-1, the institutional investor has made its second fixed-price follow-on equity investment of $150,000, which is also subject to Rule 144 and a 6-month holding period.  Both of these fixed-price equity investments were priced at $0.15 per share.

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  • Their second equity investment provides additional capital that will be used to continue to scale our operations in Colombia, enhance industrial sales of hemp products to customers and expand our carbon credits program.
  • A more detailed description of the Agreements was set forth in One World Products' Current Reports on Form 8-K as filed with the SEC.
  • One World Products is the largest Black-controlled, fully licensed hemp and cannabis producer with offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, and offices and operations in Bogota and Popayan, Colombia.
  • Mr. Thomas' business interests include sports and entertainment, real estate, waste management, hemp, cannabis, and a CBD personal products company, among others.

One World Products Establishes Common Stock Equity Agreement to Support its Growth

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) (the "Company" and "OWP"), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, today announced that it entered into a common stock purchase agreement and registration rights agreement (together, the "Agreements") with an institutional investor for up to $10 million worth of shares issuable over a 36-month period time, based upon the current market price of the stock at the time.  Separately, upon entering into the Agreements, the investor made an initial fixed price equity investment of $150,000, which is subject to Rule 144 and a 6-month holding period. The Company also announced the appointment of a new independent director to its Board of Directors, Terry L. Buffalo.

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  • Of note, the common stock equity agreement will provide us additional growth capital to increase our sales and is at our control and discretion in regard to the amounts and timing.
  • We believe this financing is not dilutive to current shareholders and enhances our value by increasing our cash and shareholder equity positions over time.
  • We are confident that this capital structure will support our operational cash flow requirements while providing the flexibility to achieve our growth targets.
  • We also thank Mr. Raben for his support of our early-stage growth and wish him well as he leaves to pursue other opportunities."

ISIAH International and One World Products Take Next Steps Towards Commercializing its Carbon Credit Opportunities

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

LAS VEGAS, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISIAH International, LLC and One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) (the "Company" and "OWP"), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, today announced that while attending a special joint U.S.-Colombian Embassy event in Washington, DC commemorating 200 years of diplomatic relations between Colombia and the United States, Mr. Isiah Thomas, OWP's Chief Executive Officer, met with AMUNAFRO's Executive Director, Mr. Jaime Asprilla, to move forward with plans to commercialize the vast carbon credit opportunities contained within its control of approximately 1.2 million acres of farmland in Colombia. 

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  • Industrial hemp has been proven to absorb more CO2 per acre than any forest or commercial crop, making it the ideal carbon sink.
  • About Isiah Thomas and ISIAH International, LLC
    Isiah Thomas was inducted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in 2000 after spending his entire career with the Detroit Pistons.
  • His portfolio of companies was developed through Isiah International, Inc., which invests in companies with strong market positions and growth potential.
  • Mr. Thomas' business interests include sports and entertainment, real estate, waste management, hemp, cannabis, and a CBD personal products company, among others.

ISIAH International, One World Products and AMUNAFRO Agree to Unprecedented Pact to Benefit Indigenous & Afro-Colombian Populations

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

LAS VEGAS, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISIAH International, LLC and One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, today announced an unprecedented and significant agreement with the National Association of Mayors of Municipalities with Afro-Colombian populations ("AMUNAFRO") during Chairman and CEO Isiah Thomas' trip to Colombia last week.

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  • "Our expanded partnership with AMUNAFRO represents a historic shift for the Indigenous farmer and grower communities and the Afro-Colombian population," stated Mr. Thomas.
  • "Another benefit of the partnership is that we now may be the largest black-owned land organization in the Americas," added Mr. Thomas.
  • His portfolio of companies was developed through Isiah International, Inc., which invests in companies with strong market positions and growth potential.
  • As its name suggests, One World also focuses on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards.

ONE WORLD PRODUCTS' CHAIRMAN & CEO, ISIAH THOMAS, TO VISIT COLOMBIA THIS WEEK

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Monday, April 25, 2022

LAS VEGAS and BOGOTÁ, Colombia, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One World Products, Inc. (OTCQB: OWPC) ("One World," "OWP," or the "Company"), the largest Black-controlled, fully-licensed hemp and cannabis producer in Colombia, is pleased to announce that its Chairman and CEO, Isiah Thomas, will visit Cali and Bogotá in Colombia from April 26-28, 2022.

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  • "Our partnership will also serve as a vehicle for creating a database of public and private organizations in Colombia to create a clearinghouse for synergy and growth," continued Mr. Thomas.
  • Isiah Thomas was inducted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in 2000 after spending his entire career with the Detroit Pistons.
  • One World Products is the largest Black-controlled, fully licensed hemp and cannabis producer with offices in Las Vegas, Nevada, and offices and operations in Bogota and Popayan, Colombia.
  • One World Products planted its first crop of cannabis in 2018 at its cultivation site in Popayan, Colombia, and began harvesting commercially in the first quarter of 2020.

NBA HALL-OF-FAMER ISIAH THOMAS TO DELIVER OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE BENZINGA CANNABIS CONFERENCE

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

"I am honored to be discussing One World's mission and vision at this week's Benzinga Cannabis Conference," stated Mr. Thomas.

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  • "I am honored to be discussing One World's mission and vision at this week's Benzinga Cannabis Conference," stated Mr. Thomas.
  • Isiah Thomas was inducted into the National Basketball Association (NBA) Hall of Fame in 2000 after spending his entire career with the Detroit Pistons.
  • He was a 12-time NBA All-Star, a two-time NBA champion, the 1990 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, and named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History.
  • Today, Mr. Thomas serves as an analyst for NBA TV and is an accomplished and highly respected international business executive and investor.

Cboe Global Markets Promotes Greg Hoogasian to Executive Vice President, Chief Regulatory Officer

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

CHICAGO, Feb.22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced the promotion of Greg Hoogasian to Executive Vice President, Chief Regulatory Officer, and appointment to the company's executive leadership team.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb.22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and tradable products, today announced the promotion of Greg Hoogasian to Executive Vice President, Chief Regulatory Officer, and appointment to the company's executive leadership team.
  • Hoogasian was previously Senior Vice President, Chief Regulatory Officer at Cboe.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Greg to our executive team," said Ed Tilly, Chairman, President and CEO of Cboe Global Markets.
  • Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants around the world.

Knightscope Welcomes Kristi Ross to Board of Directors

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Knightscope, Inc ., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, today announced Kristi Ross will join the Companys board of directors upon the Companys successful public listing on NASDAQ.

Key Points: 
  • Knightscope, Inc ., a developer of advanced physical security technologies focused on enhancing U.S. security operations, today announced Kristi Ross will join the Companys board of directors upon the Companys successful public listing on NASDAQ.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211202005353/en/
    Knightscope Welcomes Kristi Ross to Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. Ross is the co-founder, co-chief executive officer and president of tastytrade, an online financial network that includes a FINRA authorized broker-dealer subsidiary, tastyworks.
  • I'm honored to join the Knightscope board, where the company mission is focused on the safety and security of our country.
  • board of directors and IG Group executive committee, as well as the board of directors of Transportation Alliance Bank, Inc. and 1871, a non-profit innovation hub.

HUMBL Welcomes Robert Cornish as Sr. Technology Advisor

San Diego, California, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTC Markets: HMBL) is proud to announce that Robert Cornish has joined HUMBL as its new Sr. Advisor, Technology.

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  • San Diego, California, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HUMBL, Inc. (OTC Markets: HMBL) is proud to announce that Robert Cornish has joined HUMBL as its new Sr. Advisor, Technology.
  • Rob most recently served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Gemini, where he was broadly responsible for all aspects of technology, including technology vision, roadmap, delivery and operations across the organization.
  • He expanded his technology management over the years to span across all of technology to become the Chief Information Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at the International Securities Exchange.
  • Robs global leadership experience in both digital assets and the traditional, financial markets makes him the perfect technology advisor for us, said Brian Foote, CEO of HUMBL.