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The Role of ‘Green Therapy’ in Improving Mental Health

LANCASTER, Pa. -- With mental health struggles surging globally, particularly in the US, Adventure Explorations has released a new white paper entitled "Improving Mental Health: The Power of Outdoor and Adventure." The piece explores the benefits outdoor activity has on mental health. Beyond exercise, as consistently acknowledged by scientists, it's the active exposure and connection to nature and the outside that is producing these exciting results.

Data shows that between 2019 and 2020, anxiety disorders increased 17.4% while depression increased 17.8%. In 2019, 19.2% of adults received mental health treatment. However, 30-50% of those who were prescribed medication as a result did not stick to their therapy treatment.

While fear of medication disrupts compliance-not unlike the realities of concerns surrounding the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines-it's often the lack of visibility of side effects that drives the fear. Green Therapy, however, creates benefits that are near immediate and noticed. Mental health professionals agree that movement outdoors, in nature, is key to a happier, heathier life. Being outdoors provides a simple and safe way to decompress with less cost and no side-effects and is ideal for people of all ages.

That's where Adventure Explorations, an outdoor adventure guiding company, located in Lancaster and Boiling Springs, PA, comes in. They use top notch-gear and expert guides to bring people into nature to create new skills and meaningful, fun experiences. Suitable for all ages and ability levels, including those with physical and mental challenges, the adventure company helps people to bridge the gap between self-discovery and its potential.

"What was startling throughout this investigation was the number of concurrent articles published by experts, and reported on by esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal," said Adventure Explorations co-owner Chris Paradysz. "But, beyond them, the recognition that these therapies are literally free opened up amazing possibilities for balanced therapeutic prescriptions. Imagine doctors writing a prescription for 200 minutes of outdoor therapy."

To read the white paper, click here (PDF): https://www.adventureexplorations.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/AE-Outdoor-and-Adventure-Whitepaper-Feb-2021-1.pdf.

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EPIC Announces Leadership Structure Realignment

ATLANTA, Ga. -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants CEO Steve Denton announced organizational and restructuring changes, effective immediately, across the company. The moves are designed to position EPIC to thrive for years to come.

Tom O'Neil has been named President of EPIC and will work directly with Denton to grow the business across its entire platform - from Private Client to Large Complex Risk in both Property & Casualty and Employee Benefits. O'Neil previously led the West and Northeast Regions and integrated several large acquisitions that expanded the overall footprint of EPIC.

In conjunction with leadership changes, the company is being restructured into "Super Regions" in order to provide more consistency and overall organizational strength: Northeast, Midwest/Southeast and West.

* Northeast: Len Scioscia will lead as President. Scioscia joined the firm through the Prime Risk Partners acquisition in 2019; he was previously CEO of Cook Maran.

* Midwest and Southeast: Adam Meyerowitz will lead as President. Meyerowitz also joined via the Prime Risk Partners acquisition and was Co-founder and President of the organization.

* West: KJ Wagner will lead as President. Wagner joined in 2018 to build EPIC's presence in the Southwest region and previously held senior leadership positions with Willis Towers Watson.

Additional announcements follow:

* Chief Growth Officer and President of Financial Services: Phil Moyles has been named to these roles, where his responsibilities will include driving innovation and organic growth throughout EPIC. He joined EPIC in 2018 through the acquisition of Vanbridge where he continues as CEO.

* National Risk Management and Specialty Practice: Marc Kunney and Scott Davis will co-lead as Presidents, working closely across the EPIC platform to deliver large account and industry specialty resources to brokers and clients.

* National Employee Benefits Practice: Craig Hasday will continue as President, coordinating Regional Employee Benefits Operations, Shared Services Platform and National Employer Consulting Resources. Scott Schanen will continue as President of National Employer Consulting, focused on consulting for large employers.

* National Placement and Carrier Relationships: Jason Walker has been named Senior Vice President to oversee the placement of key accounts and develop new and existing relationships with EPIC's strategic trading partners.

The following corporate changes have also been recognized and will help shape the future of EPIC as an organization poised for long-term success.

* Sapana Nanuwa joins Galway Insurance Holdings, the parent company of EPIC, as Managing Director, Marketing, Branding & Communications.

* Karman Chan joins Galway as Chief Financial Officer. Frank Mammaro has been named Chief Financial Officer of EPIC, and will report to Chan.

* Kevin Grady has been named Chief Diversity Officer of EPIC, in addition to his role as managing principal with EPIC IMPACT.

* John Gaffney has been named Chief of Staff of EPIC.

* Sawsan Nina Mahmud has been named Director of Administration of EPIC.

"These decisions showcase careful succession planning and leadership depth across EPIC," said Denton. "Further, they provide the best structure for innovation and continued growth, and delivery of all of our capabilities to our clients."

About EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants has more than 2,600 team members operating from more than 80 offices across the U.S., providing Property and Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs, and Private Client solutions to EPIC clients.

For more information on EPIC, visit: https://epicbrokers.com/.

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XG Communities Rapidly Constructs Over 50 Small Cell Sites in St. Louis

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- California-based XG Communities, LLC ("XG Communities" or "XG") recently announced that it constructed more than 50 small cell sites in the fourth quarter of 2020. The project was implemented in St. Louis, MO. Engaged by one of the country's major wireless carriers, XG took less than 90 days from start to finish.

What the Project Entailed

Working on behalf of Verizon Wireless, XG Communities executed the construction of the network to meet the goal of bringing small cells on air before the year 2020 came to a close. The overall project required coordination between various entities for the replacement of existing infrastructure and deployment of new components. This process involved replacing existing street light poles with new custom poles, installing small cells, and supporting the need for additional power to the newly installed small cells.

What XG Has to Say

According to Monnie McGaffigan, President at XG Communities, "This rapid construction took place through the holiday and winter season. It was accomplished as a result of the impressive collaboration between our partners, the carrier, the local utility company, the City of St. Louis, and our on-site team. XG continues to be instrumental in carrying out the expansion of 5G in this market."

What Residents of St. Louis Can Expect

The distinctive new 5G poles and small cells are engineered to support the 5G mmWave which provides enhanced speed, capacity and coverage. Residents who are working from home or learning remotely are set to experience the benefits immediately. "Working with XG and the wireless carriers to support the deployment of small wireless facilities and 5G, is a major technological advancement for the residents and businesses here in St. Louis," said Robert Gaskill-Clemons, Chief Technology Officer of the City of St. Louis.

About XG Communities

XG is a premier provider of small cell engineering services and comprehensive wireless strategies in the public right-of-way. The hallmark of the company lies in providing A&E services and bringing construction projects to fruition. XG utilizes skilled in-house resources to execute a range of projects, while providing real-time updates. XG's turnkey services ensure efficient and effective deployments tailored to meet local requirements, safety guidelines, and industry standards.

Related link: http://xgcommunities.com/

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The Push2BeGreat Clothing Brand Incorporating Artificial Intelligence to Innovate Learning Methods in Literacy

DETROIT, Mich. -- Shwinn Innovations, LLC, the Push2BeGreat Brand and the non-profit 501(c)(3), the Innovative Learning Curriculum, are announcing the development of a revolutionary new educational framework that focuses on providing an equal opportunity to economically, disadvantaged youth in diverse, urban areas.

We aim to engage and motivate all youth to acquire state mandated curriculum requirements in literacy.

The interactive framework is designed to incorporate elements of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to customize the experience for each learner. The goal of the tool is for each user to gain the basic literacy skills essential to succeed through an interactive, relatable journey.

Staying true to his brand, Shwinn Innovations, LLC CEO Sherwin Appleton said, "Engaging young minds is key to the success of our future communities. We want to PUSH everyone TO BE their GREATest self in life, whether they're an athlete, entertainer or in the classroom."

Development of requirements of the architecture and the foundation of the framework are under way. We are actively seeking opportunities and collaborations for technical development.

To learn more visit: https://www.push2begreat.com or find us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @Push2BeGreat

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USBI Applauds Biochar Funding from Microsoft’s $1 Billion Climate Innovation Fund

GOLDEN, Colo. -- The United States Biochar Initiative (USBI) applauds Microsoft's funding for three projects that use biochar for atmospheric carbon removal. The three biochar projects were selected from 189 projects that the company evaluated for funding. Microsoft made awards to 15 suppliers, representing more than 1.3 million mt [metric tons] of atmospheric CO2 removals.

Biochar, a family of porous charcoals, slows global warming when used for amending soils, managing nutrients, animal feed, water and air filtration, odor control, green infrastructure, turf, trees, landscaping, building materials, and asphalt and concrete.

USBI Executive Director Tom Miles notes that Microsoft's choice of biochar affirms the conclusions of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report and The Nature Conservancy's research that biochar is one of the most scalable and cost-effective ways to remove atmospheric carbon. Miles says, "USBI believes that Microsoft's leadership reflects growing interest from funders looking to invest in this promising, carbon-sequestering product."

Miles adds, "Biochar is a 'shovel ready natural climate solution. Its many modern variations have evolved from the centuries-old practice of combining charcoal with food waste to improve the health of poor clayey soils. In all of its over 55 identified uses, biochar can sequester carbon for centuries or longer."

In their new report, entitled "Microsoft carbon removal: Lessons from an early corporate purchase," the hi-tech giant notes that it is one of the "first corporations to conduct due diligence on carbon removal procurement... As a global society we must also remove large amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, to avert the worst social, economic, and environmental impacts of a rapidly changing climate."

About United States Biochar Initiative (USBI):

USBI is an 11-year-old 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, promoting the sustainable production and use of biochar in North America through research, policy, and technology.

Learn more: https://biochar-us.org/

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RoboSolucio LLC Partners with Computer Mainstream Corporation (CMC) to Offer AI Puppy Robot COVID Symptom Detection

ATLANTA, Ga. -- RoboSolucio, an innovator in artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for mobile robot companions, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Computer Mainstream Corporation (CMC), an Atlanta-based company specializing in serving government agencies and municipalities with IT, Fire Prevention, Emergency Management, e-Learning, and IBM solutions.

As people begin to go back to work and school there is a growing demand for COVID symptom detection to help keep people safe. According to the agreement CMC will co-market RoboSolucio's AI Puppy to federal customers and its corporate and education customers as a complimentary product to its current services. Existing methods of temperature scanning in the market are impersonal and often awkward. AI Puppy offers many more uses than just temperature scanning.

AI Puppy is a mobile autonomous robot with a personality. In addition to human-like expression and voice dialog, it has multiple advanced capabilities that bring it to life. When people see AI Puppy in action they immediately light up with a smile and form a connection with the cute robot. The cute friendly puppy robot makes temperature scanning for COVID symptoms a lot easier. Its concierge and teacher's assistant capabilities are a great compliment to the temperature scanning. AI Puppy is the perfect assistant for security guards, receptionists, teachers, elderly, and children.

About CMC

CMC (Computer Mainstream Corporation) is a privately held corporation headquartered in Atlanta, GA. CMC is a certified WOSB (Woman-Owned Small Business) and a Federal Prime Contractor. In the first phase of operations, CMC supplied professional employment services with a primary mission to provide a reliable source of qualified Information Technology and Administrative Support.

CMC has provided exceptional high-quality services to their clients for over 15 years. With a "can do" attitude, CMC has delivered projects on time, while maintaining a low overhead and is thus able to keep its contract costs down and within budget creating a cost savings to their customers. For more information on CMC please visit http://www.cmc-na.com/

About RoboSolucio

RoboSolucio LLC is a privately held limited liability corporation headquartered in Atlanta, GA. The company offers innovative artificial intelligence robot solutions to provide COVID-19 symptom detection (body temp, chronic cough, labored breathing), health companions, and teacher's assistants. Robot solutions include fall detection, call for help, remote control, autonomous navigation, video streaming, voice control & dialog, compliance, facial recognition. Our front desk security and concierge services are ideal for companies and building managers to control access to the workplace safely and provide helpful concierge services.

We specialize in elder care for aging in place, senior & assisted living homes, doctor offices, hospitals. Our teacher's assistant delivers mini lessons, monitors student comprehension, and probes students to understand. As a Woman Owned Small Business, RoboSolucio is committed to excellence and creating innovative and flexible solutions for its clients.

For more information about AI Puppy please visit http://www.robosolucio.com/ and follow the company's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmwOGtq5F02zmQ-jN9nlDRw or LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/robosolucio or Instagram at RoboSolucio.

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TAG CXO Names Dan Streufert to Lead its IT Infrastructure Practice Area

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- TAG CXO, a provider of fractional IT executives, appointed Dan Streufert to lead its new IT Infrastructure practice area located in Phoenix, Arizona. In this role, Streufert is responsible to lead and develop the delivery teams helping TAG CXO clients build the robust and durable IT operating environments needed for growth and efficiency.

By optimizing critical IT infrastructures, clients benefit from much greater simplicity, overall security, and scalability. As practice lead, Streufert will serve existing clients, develop new clients and build the delivery bench, leading TAG CXOs infrastructure services across its national network of fractional executives.

Mr. Streufert comes to TAG CXO with broad experience designing, engineering, and implementing optimized IT infrastructures across large multi-national, multi-site businesses in the manufacturing and real estate industries. Most recently, Streufert was Principal Systems Architect for co-working giant WeWork, and formerly directed global IT operations for medical device manufacturers, Viant Medical and The Tech Group, as Head of IT. His clients have also included companies in the construction industry such as Buesing Corporation, Centuri Construction and NPL Construction. He holds a Bachelor of Business and Information Systems from the University of Phoenix.

"Dan Streufert is easily one of the best hiring decisions I made during my corporate career, and it's a joy to be working together again," said Paul Theisen, enthusiastically. "Dan is always professional, technically current, insatiably curious, humble yet driven, and has a very astute business mind.", Theisen described. "Now, 25 years into his career and seasoned with a depth of global-enterprise experience, Dan's unique qualifications are available to the benefit of TAG CXO clients." "To sum it all up," Theisen concluded, "Dan has a certain techno-functional-engineering-business-leadership genius he brings into every interaction; and he really exemplifies the TAG CXO promise - to provide our clients with the best enterprise-level, industry-trained, battle-tested IT leaders...not career consultants."

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/about/dan-streufert/ and https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on-demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round-out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

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TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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Sunpro Solar Brings Affordable Solar Power to Chicago

MANDEVILLE, La. -- Sunpro Solar, a leading provider of home solar energy in the U.S., is expanding its services in Illinois to the greater Chicago area. The company's ongoing expansion strategy throughout Illinois creates more opportunity for economic growth and energy independence.

"There has never been a better time for Chicago residents to generate their own electricity and experience relief from rising electricity costs," said Sunpro Solar Founder and CEO, Marc Jones. "We're thrilled to be a part of the clean energy movement in Illinois by creating new jobs and a cleaner future for the city of Chicago."

For residents in Chicago and the surrounding metro area, Sunpro Solar will be able to help them purchase solar energy systems, battery backup systems and enhance their savings with energy efficiency upgrades. As a new Sunpro Solar location, Chicago customers will be eligible for state and utility programs as well as the federal solar investment tax credit.

"With recent changes to the solar rebates in Illinois, we are excited to bring customers new solar offerings that will allow them to own their solar energy systems and take full advantage of the tax and cost-savings benefits," said Gregg Murphy, Sunpro Solar's Chief Revenue Officer. "The company's expansion to Chicago creates economic opportunities and brings local jobs to Chicago that will support the solar energy workplace."

When residents living in and around Chicago switch to solar, there are significant opportunities to claim statewide solar incentives, participate in net metering and take advantage of property tax exemptions. For more information about opportunities and incentives for Chicago, Illinois homeowners are welcome to schedule an appointment with a Sunpro Solar Specialist in Chicago.

Through the end of the year, Sunpro Solar expects to build teams and create a significant number of new jobs for the metro area of Chicago and elsewhere in Illinois. Candidates interested in employment opportunities can visit http://www.gosunpro.com/careers.

About Sunpro Solar:

Sunpro Solar is a leading residential solar company in the U.S. that provides affordable solar energy and battery storage solutions to homeowners nationwide. Sunpro Solar was named 5th largest residential solar installer in the U.S. by Solar Power World magazine in July 2020. An Inc. 500 company, Sunpro Solar continues to expand as the demand for home solar in the United States rapidly increases. Sunpro Solar is headquartered in Louisiana and has operational facilities in 17 states. For more information, visit http://www.gosunpro.com/.

Contact: Kristie Moser, Marketing
Phone: 866.450.1012
Email: kristie@theprocompanies.com
Direct Message: Facebook - @gosunpro, Instagram - @gosunpro

This release contains forward-looking statements including but not limited to, expected energy savings and future industry growth and expansion These statements should not be read as a guarantee of future indicators, performance, or results. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions regarding future events.

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Eagle River Energy Advisors Announces Sell-Side Engagement of Core Producing ORRI Assets – Bakken Shale, North Dakota

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. -- Eagle River Energy Advisors, LLC ("Eagle River") is pleased to announce the sell-side engagement by a private company, seeking the divestment of certain ORRI assets located in Dunn, McLean, McKenzie & Mountrail Counties, North Dakota. The ORRI assets are located on the Ft. Berthold Indian Reservation and are diversified across 60 DSUs with a footprint of ~137,000 gross DSU acres and ~300 producing oil and gas wells. Additionally, the ORRI assets have averaged ~$2.4MM of cash flow per year over the past decade.

QEP Resources is the largest operator of the ORRI assets with ~177 PDP horizontal wells. WPX Energy is the second largest operator with 59 PDP Horizontal wells.

"Our team is pleased to serve another client with a high-quality royalty asset in the Williston Basin. These specific ORRI assets are located in the heart of the Bakken / Three Forks play, which continues to provide some of the best drilling economics of any shale play in the country."

"Since inception, Eagle River has successfully closed 29 transactions in the Williston Basin comprising approximately $500 million in transaction value. The Williston Basin remains a focus area for our team at Eagle River given our technical expertise and track record of success in the basin. We believe the Williston Basin continues to provide some of the best risk-adjusted returns in the U.S. oil and gas industry given (i) its oil-weighted production profile, (ii) the low-risk nature of its development given the well-defined geologic fairways of the Bakken / Three Forks formations resulting from over a decade of horizontal drilling and (iii) a favorable regulatory environment in North Dakota. With EURs in the core of the Williston now exceeding 1 MMBOE and well costs currently below $7MM (two-mile laterals) for many operators, the drilling economics at $50+ oil are compelling. Add to the equation the recent announcements from the Biden administration regarding leasing and permitting on federal lands, we believe the Williston Basin will remain the premier location for companies seeking oil-weighted resource play investment opportunities in the Rockies."

Bids for the ORRI assets referenced in this press release are due February 24, 2020.

About Eagle River Energy Advisors

Eagle River in an industry leading A&D advisory firm focused exclusively on the North American oil and gas sector. We specialize in middle market transactions ranging from $5MM - $300MM. Based in Denver, Eagle River has a team of industry professionals with diverse backgrounds in finance, land, business development, engineering, and geology.

Learn more at: https://www.eagleriverenergyadvisors.com/

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Fortin Ironworks Reflects on 75 Years Serving Central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- For most the American Dream begins with an idea. For Fortin Ironworks, that idea began with a truck, a small shed and a man with a passion for welding. Today, 75 years later, it's reflecting on that humble beginning.

The founders, Joe and Josephine Fortin, a 22-year-old Italian American couple, were initially introduced as friendly pen pals during World War II when Joe was stationed in Iran for the U.S. Army. After two years of correspondence, they found more than friendship. Without ever meeting, they engaged, somehow knowing that their love could grow to last a lifetime.

Shortly after their August wedding in 1945, World War II ended. Joe was honorably discharged and the couple's long-distance relationship turned into a love-filled life together.

Jobs were difficult to find after the war, so Joe took matters into his own hands, quite literally. A former welding student of the Columbus Trade School at Fort Hayes in Central Ohio, a welder for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the U.S. Army, Joe was incredibly handy to have around and started doing on-site, portable welding repairs and small metal fabrication jobs.

What started out as a small repair shop run out of his truck and a backyard shed, grew into a thriving business. In 1946, this backyard operation officially became Fortin Welding, now known as Fortin Ironworks. Today, it's a successful, multimillion-dollar company with a modern factory complex on nearly four acres. In fact, the building and its showroom are now local landmarks.

The Fortin Ironworks showroom is a known "destination location" for locals and out of town travelers, alike. Its products can also be found at the Market at Fortin Ironworks, home to the creations of various local artists, eclectic home furnishings and a unique event space available to rent for small gatherings.

Over the years, the business has seen many changes and, most recently, the addition of a high-tech laser machine has allowed it to grow even more and to accommodate unlimited ideas.

Although Joe passed away in 2009, Josephine, now 99, continues to enjoy talking business, gardening, and of course, her many grandchildren who now manage the business. For more information, contact Bob Fortin at: 614-291-4342 ext. 200 or visit: https://www.fortinironworks.com/.

About Fortin Ironworks

Fortin Ironworks designs, manufactures and offers local installation of most commercial and residential ironwork needs. It's known for offering the very finest custom metalwork and for tackling all jobs, large or small. It specializes in step rails, fencing, gates, table bases, curtain rods, repairs, and of course, custom metal fabrications. Its staff of 40 is comprised of highly-skilled craftsmen, artisans, estimators, salesmen and installers. The products are manufactured in its 56,000 square-foot facility. The company has multiple accounts with well-known national brands and also ships internationally.

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