Market Newsdesk

QUINCY, Mass., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Retail Business Services, the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, today announced that Rom Kosla, a food retail veteran with more than 25 years of information technology (IT) experience, has been named as Executive Vice President, IT, and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Kosla will oversee all aspects of IT for the U.S. businesses, with a specific focus on delivering common systems and innovation that create digitally enabled experiences and support the omnichannel ambitions of Ahold Delhaize USA’s local brands.

Kosla joins Retail Business Services from PepsiCo, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President and CIO of Corporate and Enterprise Solutions. In this position, Kosla was responsible for all enterprise-wide applications, digital sales and mobile solutions platforms, as well as application security and enterprise-wide development and operations globally. Prior to joining PepsiCo, Kosla also worked in IT roles at Deloitte Consulting and Nestle.  

“Rom has two and a half decades of global IT experience, across all aspects of the industry – from development and applications to infrastructure and e-commerce,” said Roger Wheeler, President, Retail Business Services. “He not only brings a depth of experience that will create strong IT foundations and strategies that support the brands’ omnichannel ambitions, but he is also a great leader of people with a proven track record of developing an inclusive culture where associates are engaged and find purpose in their work. We look forward to leveraging this strong blend of expertise and leadership during a pivotal time for Retail Business Services and all the U.S. businesses as we continue to transform for the future and meet the needs of connected customers.”

Kosla has served as an advisor to the Global Women’s Leadership Forum and as a leader for the Men on Board (MOB) initiative to support and mentor high-potential women to executive leadership roles.

“It is an honor for me to join Retail Business Services,” said Kosla. “We’re emerging from an unprecedented time for the food retail industry, and evolving consumer expectations continue to require new technologies, agile workstyles and more. I look forward to working alongside my new team and across the organization to support Ahold Delhaize USA and its local brands to pave the way for the future of grocery retail IT.”

Kosla joined Retail Business Services on April 5, 2021, and will be based in Quincy, Mass.

About Retail Business Services

Retail Business Services, LLC, is the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, currently providing services to five East Coast grocery brands, including Food Lion, The GIANT Company, Giant Food, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Retail Business Services leverages the scale of the local brands to drive synergies and provides industry-leading expertise, insights and analytics to local brands to support their strategies with services including Information Technology, Pharmacy Services, Not for Resale, Store Services, Financial Services, Legal Services, Communications, Supply Chain and People Systems and Services. Retail Business Services is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we foster a community of belonging where everyone is valued. For more information, visit www.retailbusinessservices.com.

MEDIA CONTACTS:


Christy Phillips-Brown


704-310-2221

Erin DeWaters


704-310-3884

Los Angeles, California & Orlando, Florida, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), today welcomed talent management firm, G&B Digital Management, to the company’s newly-established Talent Partner Program.

G&B Digital Management is a minority-owned, top-tier representation firm that specializes in guiding digital content creators in the fashion, lifestyle, travel, food, sports and entertainment sectors. The company seeks to reinvent the talent management experience with integrity, transparency, and a human touch. With a collaborative, solution-focused approach, the firm has built a reputation for providing unparalleled service to creators and brand/agency partners, working together to achieve enviable results.

“Influencer Marketing has evolved from Influencers sharing images on their social feeds to an expression of self and a vessel for larger social impact,” said Ted Murphy, IZEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As an official Talent Partner, G&B will work closely with IZEA to bring their unique set of influencers to the IZEA suite of offerings while driving meaningful conversations about an ever-diversifying Creator Economy.”

“We’re excited to align with IZEA in being ‘Diverse Since Day One’ – a shared value between our companies to normalize equality, bolstering opportunities for all digital creators”, states founder Kyle Hjelmeseth. “This partnership will allow us to work together to expand the idea of what influencers mean in society, building a positive relationship among consumers, brands, and talent both on and offline.”

Like G&B, invited members to IZEA’s Talent Partner Program, receive enhanced opportunities for sponsorship deal flow through direct collaboration with IZEA’s consultative Managed Service unit, preferred talent inclusion in both the IZEAx and Shake creator networks, first-look availability into IZEA’s proprietary research initiatives, and exclusive briefing sessions. Selected partners and their signed talent will also participate in select co-marketing, press exposure, and future signature events.

IZEA plans to formally welcome additional partners in subsequent announcements. Details pertaining to those members will be made public through newswire, online press center, and companies’ social media channels.

To request an invitation to join IZEA as a Talent Partner, please visit: https://izea.com/partners/talent/

#   #   #

About IZEA Worldwide, Inc.

IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (“IZEA”) is a marketing technology company providing software and professional services that enable brands to collaborate and transact with the full spectrum of today’s top social influencers and content creators. The company serves as a champion for the growing Creator Economy, enabling individuals to monetize their content, creativity, and influence. IZEA launched the industry’s first-ever influencer marketing platform in 2006 and has since facilitated nearly 4 million transactions between online buyers and sellers. Leading brands and agencies partner with IZEA to increase digital engagement, diversify brand voice, scale content production, and drive measurable return on investment.

About G&B Digital Management

G&B Digital Management is a minority-owned, top-tier firm that specializes in guiding digital content creators in the fashion, lifestyle, travel, food, and hospitality sectors. The company seeks to create a better influence by reinventing the talent management experience with integrity, transparency, and a human touch. One of the leading firms dedicated exclusively to supporting online talent, G&B proudly partners with the most in-demand and unique influencers in the US/EMEA. With a collaborative, solution-focused approach, the firm has built a reputation for providing unparalleled service to creators and brand/agency partners, working together to achieve enviable results. Placing a high value on education and empowerment, G&B established the College of Influence (CollegeofInfluence.com) for anyone looking to grow their influencer career. Deeply passionate about social justice, bi-racial Founder/ CEO Kyle Hjelmeseth also introduced the Normalize Equality initiative (NormalizeEquality.online) as a how-to guide for influencers, brands, and agencies seeking to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into the influencer marketing industry. Discover G&B’s innovative approach to talent management at gb-dm.com. Follow @gnbinfluence on Instagram for influencer spotlights, career tips, and brand updates.

#   #   #

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking  terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would” or other comparable terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expectations of sales activity, revenue and margins based on bookings, plans to increase the size of our sales team, the financial impact of investments in our software business, and continuation of new IZEAx customers and their effect on future sales.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors, including, among others, the following: competitive conditions in the content and social sponsorship segment in which IZEA operates; failure to popularize one or more of the marketplace platforms of IZEA; changing economic conditions that are less favorable than expected; and other risks and uncertainties described in IZEA’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  IZEA assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

Attachment

• G&B Digital Management joins the IZEA Talent Partner Program

Martin Smith
IZEA Worldwide, Inc.
Phone: 407-674-6911
Email: [email protected]

Philadelphia, PA and Dallas, TX, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BDP International (BDP), a leading privately owned global logistics and transportation solutions company has announced the acquisition of DJS International (DJS), a Dallas-based customs brokerage and freight forwarding company. 

DJS provides customized logistics solutions to a diverse group of more than 800 long-tenured customers across all modes of transportation. As a proven leader in international trade, transportation and customs brokerage services, DJS will readily complement BDP’s diverse portfolio of logistics and global trade management solutions, with trade compliance and inbound logistics as key focus areas. 

“The similarities between our two companies are astounding; both built from humble beginnings, family-owned and operated, strong customer relationships, and both expanding in prominence as major global players in the industry,” noted BDP Chairman & CEO, Rich Bolte. “Trade compliance continues to be filled with new complexities and challenges; it’s a major focus area for our customers and therefore it was a natural fit to extend our reach in this area of expertise. We’ve always had a significant presence in the US Gulf region but with DJS we can provide a wider array of specialized and customized solutions for our customers in this new normal world.”

DJS will operate as a subsidiary of BDP, guaranteeing access to BDP’s entire global network and portfolio of services. BDP and its partners will reap the benefits of DJS’s proven position as a leader in trade management. With this new partnership, BDP and DJS customers can expect a unique service experience backed by a combined century of industry know-how, expertise, and experience. 

“Our team at DJS is a family, and we pride ourselves on the notion of delivering service excellence to our customers – we adapt and fit to their ever-changing needs in this complex world,” noted David Meyer, DJS president and chief operating officer. “We wanted to partner with a company who had similar corporate values rooted in delivering service excellence and look forward to working with our 5000 new BDP family members while leveraging BDP’s technology, visibility, and global presence to continue helping our customers streamline and simplify their supply chains.”

DJS was represented by Albion International Services, Inc.

###

About BDP International

Headquartered in Philadelphia, BDP International is a leading privately held global logistics and transportation services company based in the U.S. The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide and provides a range of services, including ocean, air and ground transportation; lead logistics process analysis, design and management; export freight forwarding; import customs clearance and regulatory compliance; project logistics; warehousing, consolidation and distribution; and its web-based BDP Smart Suite® of shipping transaction/tracking management and visibility applications. For more, visit www.bdpinternational.com

About DJS International

Family-owned DJS is strategically located in the shipping hub of Dallas/Fort Worth. By providing flexible, personalized service for decades, it has become one of the nation’s most respected customs brokerage and freight forwarding firms. For more, visit https://www.djsintl.com

Attachments

• DJS_Intl_logo_177x200_rgb
• Bolte_036_RT_300dpi

Elizabeth Reidenbach
SWBR
7173682025
[email protected]

NEW YORK, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Attorney Advertising — Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC reminds investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against the following publicly-traded companies. You can review a copy of the Complaints by visiting the links below or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Hurwitz of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss, you can request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff.  Your ability to share in any recovery doesn’t require that you serve as a lead plaintiff. A lead plaintiff acts on behalf of all other class members in directing the litigation. The lead plaintiff can select a law firm of its choice. An investor’s ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff. 

Clover Health Investments, Corp.
(NASDAQ: CLOV, CLOVW
)

Class Period: (1) between October 6, 2020 – February 4, 2021, and/or (2) pursuant or traceable to the Company’s registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the December 2020 Merger
Deadline: April 6, 2021
For more info:www.bgandg.com/clov
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Clover’s Clover Assistant platform was under active investigation by the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) for at least 12 issues ranging from kickbacks to marketing practices to undisclosed third-party deals; (2) the DOJ’s investigation presented an existential risk to the Company, since it derives most of its revenues from Medicare; (3) Clover’s sales were driven by a major undisclosed related party deal and misleading marketing targeting the elderly, not its purported “best-in-class” technology; (4) a significant portion of Clover’s sales were by way of an undisclosed relationship between Clover and an outside brokerage firm controlled by Clover’s Head of Sales; and (5) as a result, defendants’ statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.

bluebird bio, Inc.
(NASDAQ: BLUE)

Class Period: May 11, 2020 – November 4, 2020
Deadline: April 13, 2021
For more info:www.bgandg.com/blue
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose to investors that: (1) data supporting bluebird’s BLA submission for LentiGlobin for SCD was insufficient to demonstrate drug product comparability; (2) Defendants downplayed the foreseeable impact of disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s BLA submission schedule for LentiGlobin for SCD, particularly with respect to manufacturing; (3) as a result of all the foregoing, it was foreseeable that the Company would not submit the BLA for LentiGlobin for SCD in the second half of 2021; and (4) as a result, the Company’s public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

EHang Holdings Limited
(NASDAQ: EH)

Class Period: December 12, 2019 – February 16, 2021
Deadline: April 19, 2021
For more info:www.bgandg.com/eh
The complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, and failed to disclose to investors material adverse information. Specifically, the complaint alleges that EH’s approvals in North America and Europe for the EH216 were for use as a drone and not as a passenger vehicle and that the Company’s purported relationship with its primary customer was in fact fraudulent. The complaint continues to allege that EH has only collected on a small fraction of its reported sales since December 2019, and that its manufacturing facilities appeared empty, lacking both advanced manufacturing equipment and employees.

Contact:
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC
Peretz Bronstein or Yael Hurwitz
212-697-6484 | [email protected]

Washington, D.C., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Key Highlights

• Eighty-two percent of buyers’ agents said staging made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.
• More than 7 in 10 agents find photos, videos and virtual tours more important since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Agents say TV shows depicting the homebuying process have impacted their business. 

A new survey from the National Association of Realtors^® reveals that home staging continues to be a significant part of the home buying and selling process.

The biennial report, the 2021 Profile of Home Staging, examines the elements of home staging, including the perspectives of both buyers’ and sellers’ agents, the role of television programing and the expectations of buyers.

“Staging a home helps consumers see the full potential of a given space or property,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR’s vice president of demographics and behavioral insights. “It features the home in its best light and helps would-be buyers envision its various possibilities.”

Buyers’ agents overwhelmingly agreed, as 82% said staging a home made it easier for a buyer to visualize the property as a future home.

These agents also said that visuals themselves are helpful, even more so in relation to buying a house during the coronavirus outbreak. Eighty-three percent of buyers’ agents said having photographs for their listings was more important since the beginning of the pandemic. Seventy-four percent of buyers’ agents said the same about videos, and 73% said having virtual tours available for their listings was more important in the wake of COVID-19.

“At the start of the pandemic, in-person open house tours either diminished or were halted altogether, so buyers had to rely on photos and virtual tours in search of their dream home,” said Lautz. “These features become even more important as housing inventory is limited and buyers need to plan their in-person tours strategically.”

Staging also increased the sum buyers were willing to spend for a property, according to the report. Twenty-three percent of buyers’ agents said that home staging raised the dollar value offered between 1% and 5%, compared to similar homes on the market that hadn’t been staged.

Coincidently, the response from sellers’ agents was nearly identical, as 23% reported a 1% to 5% price increase on offers for staged homes.

Eighteen percent of sellers’ agents said home staging increased the dollar value of a residence between 6% and 10%. None of the agents for sellers reported that home staging had a negative impact on the property’s dollar value.

Moreover, 31% said that home staging greatly decreased the amount of time a home spent on the market.

Exactly which parts of a home to stage vary, although living rooms (90%) and kitchens (80%) proved to be the most common, followed closely by master bedrooms (78%) and dining rooms (69%). As many workers were forced to work from home due to the pandemic, 39% staged a home office or office space.

Television programing played a noticeable role in how buyers viewed a potential property, according to Realtors^®. Agents surveyed said that typically 10% of buyers believed homes should look the way they appear on TV shows. Sixty-three percent said buyers requested their home look like homes staged on television. Sixty-eight percent of Realtors^® reported that buyers were disappointed by how homes appeared compared to those seen on TV shows.

In some cases, agents found that TV shows could influence a buyer’s perspective about a home. Seventy-one percent of respondents said that TV shows that depict the buying process impacted their business by setting unrealistic or increased expectations. Sixty-one percent said that TV programs set higher expectations of how homes should look, while 27% said that TV shows result in more educated home buyers and sellers.

“The magic of television can make a home transformation look like it happened in a quick 60-minute timeframe, which is an unrealistic standard,” said NAR President Charlie Oppler, a Realtor^® from Franklin Lakes, N.J., and broker/owner of Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty. “I would advise buyers and sellers alike that before house hunting or before listing, they connect with a trusted Realtor^® to get a reasonable sense of what’s out there and an idea of what to expect.”

Eight-one percent of those surveyed said buyers had ideas about where they wanted to live and what they wanted in an ideal home (76%) before they began the buying process.

Forty-five percent of surveyed Realtors^® said they have seen no change in the share of buyers who planned to flip a home in the last five years, while 42% said they had.

Also, 59% said they have seen an increase in the buyers who planned to remodel a home in the last five years, while 34% said they have seen no change. Agents surveyed said that typically 25% of buyers who plan to remodel will do so within the first three months of owning their home.

The National Association of Realtors^® is America’s largest trade association, representing more than 1.4 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries.

# # #

Information about NAR is available at www.nar.realtor. This and other news releases are posted on the NAR Newsroom at www.nar.realtor/newsroom. Statistical data in this release, as well as other tables and surveys, are posted in the “Research and Statistics” tab.

Quintin Simmons
National Association of Realtors®
[email protected]

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan^® (Chambers Plan) is excited to partner with Arete to bring more than 200,000 Canadians access to a leading-edge mental wellness app that’s designed to help people feel connected.

Hugr Authentic Connections offers users a personalized journey to help them measure feelings of connection, discover how to build and maintain authentic connections and regularly share how they’re feeling with those closest to them.

Loneliness and social isolation are serious health issues affecting many Canadians. One year ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, over 50% of Canadians reported experiencing social isolation and loneliness (Ipsos, 2020). As Canadians have become even more isolated, many are voicing concerns about how it is affecting their mental health. In 2020, almost half (47%) of Canadians reported their mental health as only fair, poor or very poor—a significant increase compared to the 30% who rated themselves this way in 2019. (Angus Reid Institute, 2020).

“Ensuring our members have access to quality mental health supports as part of a holistic health benefits program has always been a primary driver for us,” said Dave Angus, President of Johnston Group, the administrator of Chambers Plan. “We knew our members were feeling isolated and we were hearing stories about the immense impact it was having on their lives at home and at work. We needed to find a tool that could help.”

Different than other mental health apps, Hugr Authentic Connections, addresses the significant risks (Holt-Lunstad et al., 2010) that growing social isolation and loneliness have on our mental and physical health. Consultations with Arete (Chambers Plan’s assistance program partner) about this issue led to conversations with the Hugr team.

“We saw Hugr as a unique, evidence-based product that could fill the gap we were seeing in the digital mental health market,” said Allan Stordy, CEO at Arete. “It’s a compelling concept that addresses a major public health issue and we were thrilled to get Chambers Plan set up as an early adopter.”

Working with Dr. Bill Howatt—a renowned Canadian workplace mental health expert, researcher and author—the Hugr team set out to apply their lived experience to an established body of global research and evidence about the effects of social isolation and loneliness on mental health.

“This is the outcome of lived experience and a trying time for our small business,” said Daren McLean, co-founder of Hugr. “We wanted to use what we learned in order to help others, and we’re so proud to be able to do this through Hugr Authentic Connections.”

“In the process of writing my latest book, The Cure for Loneliness, I began to uncover the importance of social connections to our mental well-being,” said Dr. Bill Howatt, President and Founder of Howatt HR Consulting. “I think Hugr Authentic Connections is a perfect fusion of evidence-based supports and tools that helps individuals move away from isolation and loneliness and build authentic connections.”

Chambers Plan members and their dependents will enjoy premium features within their version of the Hugr Authentic Connections app. A free version of the app is also available to individuals through the App Store or Google Play.

_______________________

About Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.
Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan has been protecting more than 30,000 small to midsize Canadian businesses and their employees with comprehensive group benefits for more than 50 years.

About Arete.
Arete builds resilience within people and the organizations that support them through its excellent Canadian employee, member and business assistance programs.

About Hugr.
Hugr Authentic Connections is a mental wellness app developed by a Chambers Plan member, that’s designed to help people feel connected.
_______________________

MEDIA INQUIRIES

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: Dave Angus | [email protected] | 204-774-6677

Arete: Gillian Woroniuk | [email protected] | 780.818.6805

Hugr: Daren McLean | [email protected] | 306-717-5713

SOUTHPORT, Conn., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The entrepreneurs behind the Negg^® Egg Products, the world’s #1 egg peeler, today announced they are increasing their efforts to bring attention to the ongoing issue of counterfeit products available on online platforms. The founders of the Negg^® are now working with legislators in Connecticut, an intellectual property law firm, and other small business owners to combat this issue. The group recently participated in a town hall dedicated to exploring the topic of protecting intellectual property.

“We believe it is our duty to help other small business owners who are trying to navigate the world of online counterfeits,” said Bonnie Tyler, CEO of Airigan Solutions, LLC and founder of the Negg^® Egg Products. “For years, my business partner and I have tried to protect our patented egg peeler and it becomes more difficult as time goes on. It is our hope that by working together with lawmakers and other entrepreneurs we can continue to fight for change.”

Every hour a counterfeit is available online, it hurts authentic businesses’ bottom lines and reputations. Shoppers are being duped with fake products that don’t meet CPSC standards, FDA guidelines or live up to the claim and quality of the brand name merchandise.

Founders of the Rapid Slicer^® and Orange Screw participated in the town hall alongside Tyler and Negg^® co-founder Sheila Torgan to express their counterfeit concerns to Representatives Charles Ferraro, Cristin McCarthy-Vahey, Jennifer Leeber and Senator James Maroney.

“Our paid marketing assets are essentially free for counterfeiters to use,” said Cindy Fox, inventor of the Rapid Slicer^®. “We don’t even know how much we’ve lost because of this problem, but we know it’s significant.”

The group discussed the financial impact the fake products continue to make on their businesses, and the emotional toll the process has then on them personally. Orange Screw Founder Kirby Erdely described the depth of the effect. “My wife’s hand – her wedding ring – is on the counterfeit packaging,” he said. “It involves my family, which hits too close to home.”

One of the main issues all entrepreneurs face is the shipping cost discrepancy. They find that counterfeiters overseas are able to send products to the United States for much cheaper than shipping domestically from one state to another.

For example, a Negg^® is priced at $14.95 including shipping, which can be as low as $3.50 domestically. Because of the current postal agreements in place, if someone buys a fake Negg^® from overseas, it would only cost them less than $8 in total for the product and shipping. The price point alone can convince a potential customer to purchase the counterfeit, taking business away from the authentic business.

“The U.S. Postal Service spends nearly a half of a billion dollars a year to subsidize the cost of the final-mile delivery services from China into the United States,” said Erdely. “What’s even more astonishing is that these packages go through customs without having an inspection. We just want a level playing field.”

A lawyer from Ference Law shared that online marketplaces don’t have the motivation to police online counterfeiters, so it’s up to the business owners. “When you buy online, you’re likely buying from a third-party seller,” said Managing Partner Stanley Ference. “All you need is an email address for third-party sales, so people overseas are able to easily infiltrate the American market and have access to the subsidized mailing rates.”

Small business owners would like for other countries to be fairly taxed on the shipping costs, which would ultimately deter their selling online.

“Our own product videos are pirated and used by those selling fake Neggs^®. Instead of spending time marketing and building our business, we are embroiled in legal battles to take down counterfeiters,” said Tyler.

The business owners were proud to educate local legislators about these issues. The representatives are currently working to get them in contact with individuals at the federal level to continue the conversation and raise awareness.

About the Negg

^®


The Negg^® makes the tedious task of peeling eggs easy, fast and fun. Cracking the code on one of food prep’s most agonizing pain points made the Negg^® the #1 hard-boiled egg peeler on the market. The creators of the Negg^® developed a simple solution to a top frustration for many home cooks and are committed to keeping their products manufactured in the U.S. Get crackin’ with the Negg^® on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.

Press Contact
Jennifer Leckstrom
(215) 681-0770
[email protected]

SAN RAMON, Calif., April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Utilizing her extensive study of spirituality and enlightenment, author Connie Cord focuses on the reader’s journey on this earth and their connection with the divine in her new book, “Messages from Love: A Journey of a Lifetime: Breaking Free from Religion’s Box.” Through Cord’s narrative and a concentration on the importance of values such as love, forgiveness, and respect, the path to cultivating one’s spiritual philosophy is paved with each passing chapter. This book is a moving reminder that a firm grasp on our spiritual connection is the key to living a peaceful and joy-filled existence.  

 

The focus of this book is to spread a message of unity to fellow truth-seekers and bring importance to the topic of spiritual wellbeing. With sections dedicated to discussing grief, relationships, the importance of compassion, and developing a personal relationship with God, Cord shares her passion for helping readers becoming more conscious of their purpose in this world. 

 

“Reading the words was like feeling a warm summer breeze, and left me feeling refreshed and at peace,” said an Amazon reviewer. “I encourage you to open your heart and mind in reading her [Cord] spiritual journey and let it help inspire you in your mission and walk in love as you live each day.”  

 

The book’s impactful messaging was developed from a 13-episode podcast she co-created with her niece which was designed to bring upon reflection of our purpose and passion in this world. The first of a series of additional inspirational books, “Messages from Love” begins the readers’ journey towards a stronger sense of self. 

 

“Messages from Love: A Journey of a Lifetime; Breaking Free from Religion’s Box” is an inspiring approach towards self-development through the reader’s connection with the divine. A beautiful, spiritual journey begins as readers embrace enlightened messaging and uncover their true purpose.

 

“Messages from Love: A Journey of a Lifetime: Breaking Free from Religion’s Box” 

By Connie Cord 

ISBN: 9781982246990 (softcover); 9781982247010 (hardcover); 9781982247003 (electronic)  

Available at the Balboa Press Online Bookstore, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble  

 

About the author 

Connie Cord was born in Portland, Oregon, and raised in Northern California. After making her home in the Bay Area, she married, became a mother of a beautiful daughter who has gifted her with two adorable granddaughters, divorced, and found professional success as an aesthetician and owner of a skincare business for over 30 years. Cord has always enjoyed her designated career with a personal mission of making her clients look and feel beautiful inside and out. Her true passion in life, however, has been the study of spirituality and the divine realm. A truth-seeker with a mission to change the world, “Messages from Love” is her first publication. To learn more, please visit https://www.conniecord.com/.  

Attachment

• 806416highres

Lauren Dickerson
LAVIDGE
480-306-7117
[email protected]

LONDON, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axiomise, the leading provider of cutting-edge formal verification consulting, training, services, and IP, today unveiled a comprehensive introductory certification-based formal verification training program to further the adoption of formal for hardware verification and validation.

Formal Verification 101 is the only course to combine the three pillars of formal––theorem proving, model checking and equivalence checking––into a standalone, on-demand course that emphasizes an industrial application methodology.

With more than 50 modules, the course accelerates the learning curve for applied formal verification, leveraging best practices from experienced verification and education experts. The self-paced, introductory course is ideal for students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mathematics as well as digital designers and verification engineers working in the field of VLSI.

The continuing education training program has been field tested and constructed to lead a novice toward becoming a production-grade verification engineer. The course offers real-world, easy-to-understand examples and hands-on demonstrations using model checking, theorem proving and equivalence checking. It exposes common myths of formal verification and provides guidelines for successful adoption of formal in the industry.

“I’ve always said that achieving the ultimate goal of advanced formal signoff depends on about 20% tool and 80% skill,” remarks Harry Foster, chair of the IEEE 1850 Property Specification Language Working Group. “Yet, there has been a dearth of training material available that is essential for building expert-level formal skills. But not anymore! Dr Ashish Darbari has created the most comprehensive video course on the subject of applied formal methods that I have ever seen. This course should be required by any engineer with a desire to master the art, science, and skills of formal methods.”

As part of the program, Axiomise offers one-hour monthly teleconferencing sessions for networking and a question-and-answer session.

Students who complete the full course work and pass the final exam with 70% or greater grade will receive a certificate.

Availability and Pricing

The course is meant for managers, verification engineers and semiconductor designers who want to add formal verification to their skillset, as well as students who plan to enter the semiconductor industry. The self-paced course should take approximately nine to 12 hours to complete and will be available online for lifetime access to students.

Pricing is $750 (£500) with an introductory discount of 40%. Bulk purchases are also available to engineering groups and universities. Student discounts are offered.

About Axiomise

Axiomise is dedicated to furthering adoption of formal verification through its unique combination of training, consulting, services and specialized verification solutions for RISC-V. Founded by Dr. Ashish Darbari, a 20-year passionate driver for formal methods adoption, it offers cutting-edge, formal verification training, consulting and services. An active user of all formal technologies, including theorem proving, model checking and equivalence checking, Dr. Darbari and his team has trained more than 200 engineers across the semiconductor industry. Dr Darbari has 38 U.S., U.K. and European Union patents in the field of formal verification.

Engage with Axiomise at:

Website: www.axiomise.com
Twitter: @axiomise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/axiomise/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axiomise

Axiomise and the Axiomise logo are trademarks of Axiomise Limited, UK.

For more information, contact:
Nanette Collins
Public Relations for Axiomise
(617) 437-1822
[email protected]

Toronto, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BDO Canada LLP is proud to welcome DVP Capital Inc., an independent mid-market investment bank and financial advisory firm, as a strategic partner. DVP’s three-plus decades in the tech M&A space will strengthen an already impressive group in BDO’s Transaction Advisory Services practice.

“We’re thrilled to have DVP’s deep experience and qualifications in our corner to serve our clients,” said Michael Morrow, Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services at BDO Canada. “DVP’s decades of experience interacting with the technology communities in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia will help us and our clients.”

The partnership will allow BDO to serve a larger and growing segment of Canadian technology companies while giving DVP founder and principal, Derek van der Plaat, added capabilities and international reach to better serve Canadian entrepreneurs.

“Canada’s technology sector is vibrant, diverse, and highly regarded globally, particularly in the areas of financial technologies, clean tech, and healthcare tech,” said van der Plaat. “I am looking forward to working with the team at BDO to build a market leader in these high-growth sectors of the economy.”

“Technology is critical to our client base and their future plans,” said Morrow. “More and more, technology is intersecting with other industries and playing a larger role in shaping the organizations of tomorrow. Derek’s extensive experience with capital raising and helping privately held tech companies grow and monetize their business will bring significant value to our clients in the technology industry.”

For more information, please contact:

Michael Morrow

Managing Director, Transaction Advisory Services

BDO Canada

About BDO

BDO Canada LLP is a leading provider of professional services to clients of all sizes in virtually all business sectors. Our team delivers a comprehensive range of assurance, accounting, tax, and advisory services, complemented by a deep industry knowledge gained from 100 years of working within local communities.

As part of the international BDO network, we’re able to provide seamless and consistent cross-border services to clients with global needs. With over 90,000 people working out of more than 1,600 offices in over 160 countries, the network generates worldwide revenue of USD $10.3 billion.

Hayley Shaughnessy
Proof Inc.
(416) 969-2717
[email protected]