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FTC Sends More Than $10 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Real Estate Investment Training Scheme

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a real estate investment training program that allegedly made empty promises about earning big profits “flipping” houses.

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  • The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $10 million in refunds to consumers who paid for a real estate investment training program that allegedly made empty promises about earning big profits “flipping” houses.
  • In addition, the FTC is sending claim notices to nearly 400 consumers who previously filed a complaint about Response Marketing.
  • Consumers who paid for the defendant’s real estate investment training programs are eligible to file a claim for payment.
  • In 2023, FTC actions led to $324 million in refunds to consumers across the country.

Compass Minerals and Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands Entering into Voluntary Agreement Regarding Water Conservation on the Great Salt Lake

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Compass Minerals and FFSL are currently crafting a binding Voluntary Agreement based on the framework established within the Term Sheet.

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  • Compass Minerals and FFSL are currently crafting a binding Voluntary Agreement based on the framework established within the Term Sheet.
  • “We recognize that a healthy Great Salt Lake is essential to both the environmental and economic well-being of the region,” said Edward C. Dowling Jr., president and CEO.
  • “It’s critical we strike the right balance between industry’s ability to extract the various minerals found in the lake without compromising the health of the lake,” added Great Salt Lake Commissioner Brian Steed.
  • The Commissioner’s Office appreciates the leadership of the Legislature and the willingness of Compass Minerals to take these important steps to protect the Great Salt Lake.”

CGI selected by State of Utah for modernization of human capital management solution across 30 agencies

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) today announced its selection by the State of Utah for modernization of the state's human capital management (HCM) solution with CGI Advantage® to improve the accuracy, efficiency and transparency of state employee payroll processes and vital human resources functions across 30 state agencies, employing approximately 23,000 employees.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - CGI (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB) today announced its selection by the State of Utah for modernization of the state's human capital management (HCM) solution with CGI Advantage® to improve the accuracy, efficiency and transparency of state employee payroll processes and vital human resources functions across 30 state agencies, employing approximately 23,000 employees.
  • CGI is a long-term IT services partner to the state, helping them continuously integrate new technologies for more than three decades.
  • Today, the state's use of CGI Advantage supports the centralized accounting system maintained by the Utah Division of Finance.
  • "This deployment of modern, upgraded technology will help eliminate many manual processes and workarounds for Utah state employees and support seamless data exchange across systems."

Compass Minerals Announces Suspension of Lithium Project Pending Regulatory Clarity in Utah

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that, until it has clarity on the evolving regulatory climate in Utah, it will be suspending indefinitely any further investment in its planned lithium project.

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  • Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that, until it has clarity on the evolving regulatory climate in Utah, it will be suspending indefinitely any further investment in its planned lithium project.
  • It is anticipated that the lithium project would create in excess of an additional 100 jobs in the area.
  • As a result, Compass Minerals will be indefinitely suspending any further investment in its lithium project in Utah beyond certain already committed items associated with the early stages of construction of its commercial scale demonstration unit.
  • “First, our board will only authorize further investment in this project if the evolving regulatory climate in Utah encourages responsible lithium development like we have been pursuing.

Young Living Essential Oils Selected as a 2023 Green Business Award Honoree

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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LEHI, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading essential oils and essential oils-infused products company, Young Living Essential Oils, has been selected as one of the honorees for the 2023 Green Business Award by Utah Business magazine and Rocky Mountain Power in the Corporate Initiative category. The recognition results from the company's ongoing conservation efforts and dedication to protecting wildlife, as well as its commitment to prioritizing environmental sustainability and ecological balance.

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  • Young Living Essential Oils, LC, has been selected as an honoree for the 2023 Green Business Award by Utah Business magazine and Rocky Mountain Power for its environmental initiatives and commitment to conservancy across the Beehive State.
  • LEHI, Utah, Oct. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading essential oils and essential oils-infused products company, Young Living Essential Oils, has been selected as one of the honorees for the 2023 Green Business Award by Utah Business magazine and Rocky Mountain Power in the Corporate Initiative category.
  • The Green Business Awards are an annual event organized by Utah Business to honor environmentally friendly companies across the state.
  • Young Living has previously earned Utah Business' Green Business Awards in the Waste and Recycling category in 2020 and in the Green Building category in 2019.

American Potash Receives Drill Permits for Three Exploratory Wells on its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, Paradox Basin, Utah

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Potash Corp. (CSE:KCL)(OTCQX:APCOF) ("American Potash" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received permits from the Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining (UDOGM) to drill exploratory wells on three of its eleven 100% owned potash and lithium state mineral leases which form part of its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, located within the Paradox Basin, Utah.

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  • Three drill permits granted to American Potash on key Utah State mineral leases on their Green River Potash and Lithium Project to test for potash, lithium and other brine salts
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Potash Corp. (CSE:KCL)(OTCQX:APCOF) ("American Potash" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has received permits from the Utah Division of Oil Gas and Mining (UDOGM) to drill exploratory wells on three of its eleven 100% owned potash and lithium state mineral leases which form part of its Green River Potash and Lithium Project, located within the Paradox Basin, Utah.
  • That well intersected 24.3% gamma-log equivalent KCL over 5.9 meters, in addition to numerous brine horizons which were not analyzed for lithium, bromine and boron at the time.
  • (2) Anson’s Exploration Target is estimated for brines from the combined Mississippian Leadville Formation and the Pennsylvanian Paradox Formation units which also extend throughout American Potash’s project area immediately south of the Anson project area.
  • The Leadville and Paradox Formation brines will be tested in the Company's initial drill program.

Blink Charging Awarded Utah State Contract Making EV Charging Procurement Easier and More Convenient for Government Agencies

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
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Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”). The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.

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  • As a direct result of the contract, Blink was selected by Salt Lake City International Airport for their EV charging needs.
  • Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”).
  • The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport ( “ SLC International ” ) has already utilized Blink’s Blink Utah State Contract.

FTC Suit Leads to $16.7 Million Judgment Against Principals and Celebrity Endorsers of Real Estate Investment Training Program

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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FTC Suit Leads to $16.7 Million Judgment Against Principals and Celebrity Endorsers of Real Estate Investment Training Program

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Saturday, May 27, 2023
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In addition, two of the primary real estate celebrities who endorsed the training have agreed to orders that require them to pay $1.7 million.

Key Points: 
  • In addition, two of the primary real estate celebrities who endorsed the training have agreed to orders that require them to pay $1.7 million.
  • According to the complaint filed by the FTC and the Utah DCP against Response Marketing Group, LLC and its principals, Response Marketing used false promises to sell consumers a series of expensive real estate investment training programs.
  • At the three-day workshops, Response Marketing deceptively pitched additional training programs that cost tens of thousands of dollars, according to the complaint.
  • Response Marketing then upsold consumers by pitching a purported coaching program through telemarketing that could cost as much as an additional $30,000.
  • The program was marketed as exclusive “Inner Circle” training that supposedly had limited spots and would allow consumers to work one-on-one with a purported real estate expert.
  • The company’s predecessor began selling real estate investment training packages in the early 2010s.

Froelick Gallery hosts Andrew Alba painting exhibit, First Thursday reception

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Froelick Gallery is excited to announce its newest represented artist, Andrew Alba, and our first solo exhibition of his paintings.

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  • PORTLAND, Ore., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Froelick Gallery is excited to announce its newest represented artist, Andrew Alba, and our first solo exhibition of his paintings.
  • Andrew Alba spent a handful of years in Portland and now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah where he was born and raised.
  • Alba is a self-taught artist, father, musician, and descendant of Mexican migrant workers.
  • Join Andrew in his quest in grasping the relationship between the world and the land we were born into.