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IZEA Announces Q4 & FY 2020 Earnings Results Conference Call

Orlando, Florida, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IZEA Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: IZEA), the premier provider of influencer marketing technology, data, and services for the world’s leading brands, today announced that its conference call to review and discuss 2020 fourth quarter and full year financial results will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 30, 2021.

IZEA’s Chairman and CEO Ted Murphy, interim CFO LeAnn Hitchcock, and COO Ryan Schram, will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT
Toll-free dial-in number: 1-877-407-4018
International dial-in number: 1-201-689-8471

Please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. A replay of the call will be available after 8:00 p.m. EDT on the same day through Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 11:59PM EDT.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13717582

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.

Safe Harbor Statement

All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “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. For IZEA’s full safe harbor statement please visit https://izea.com/safe-harbor-statement/



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

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GENMARK ALERT: Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. Investigates Sale of GNMK and Encourages Investors to Contact the Firm

NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C., a nationally recognized stockholder rights law firm, has launched an investigation into whether the board members of GenMark Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNMK) breached their fiduciary duties or violated the federal securities laws in connection with the company’s acquisition by Roche Holding AG (Other OTC: RHHBY).

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On March 15, 2021, GenMark announced that it had signed an agreement to be acquired by Roche for approximately $1.8 billion. Pursuant to the merger agreement, GenMark stockholders will receive $24.5 in cash for each share of GenMark common stock owned. The deal is scheduled to close in the second quarter of 2021.

Bragar Eagel & Squire is concerned that GenMark’s board of directors oversaw an unfair process and ultimately agreed to an inadequate merger agreement. Accordingly, the firm is investigating all relevant aspects of the deal and is committed to securing the best result possible for GenMark’s stockholders.

If you own shares of GenMark and are concerned about the proposed merger, or you are interested in learning more about the investigation or your legal rights and remedies, please contact Melissa Fortunato or Alexandra Raymond by email at [email protected] or telephone at (646) 860-9157, or by filling out this contact form. There is no cost or obligation to you.

About Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is a nationally recognized law firm with offices in New York and California. The firm represents individual and institutional investors in commercial, securities, derivative, and other complex litigation in state and federal courts across the country. For more information about the firm, please visit www.bespc.com. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.

Contact Information:

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C.
Melissa Fortunato, Esq.
Alexandra Raymond, Esq.
[email protected]
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2021 eMLS Cup Presented By Coca-Cola To Kickoff March 20-21

eMLS Celebrates Marquee EA SPORTS™ FIFA Esports Event With Limited-Edition eMLS Kit, Giveaways, and Fan Tournament

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NEW YORK and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Major League Soccer’s esports league, eMLS, and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA), today revealed the full details for the 2021 eMLS Cup presented by Coca-Cola. On March 20-21, the top EA SPORTS™ FIFA players in North America will compete for a league record $40,000 eMLS prize pool. Throughout this week, fans will also have an opportunity to purchase a new limited-edition eMLS jersey, earn prizes through giveaways, participate in social campaigns, and compete in an amateur competition. 

Through eMLS, MLS and EA are able to engage the digitally native and gaming-oriented soccer fanbase during the MLS offseason, sustaining sports engagement through the power of EA SPORTS FIFA. Every two out of three MLS fans reported in a recent survey they regularly play EA SPORTS FIFA and more than 75 percent of MLS fans noted the video game franchise is very important to the enjoyment of the sport. In February, eMLS League Series 2 averaged 45,000 concurrent viewers over the two-day broadcast, which established a new record for the league and a 24 percent uptick in viewership from the same event in 2020.

“eMLS Cup is the culmination of an unbelievable esports season enabling fans to support their favorite Clubs in unique ways, while providing some of the best EA SPORTS FIFA players in the world with a safe and competitive environment,” said Camilo Durana, MLS Senior Vice President of Properties and Events. “Our commitment to esports, along with the incredible support of our sponsors, has helped us to better serve fans, reach new audiences and showcase the unique role eMLS has in the North American fan experience.” 

Taking place on March 20-21, eMLS Cup will crown the best EA SPORTS FIFA player in the league with all competitors hailing from the United States and Canada. Competition will be played exclusively on PlayStation®4 (PS4) with 12 eMLS players competing in a two-day, single-elimination bracket. Eleven eMLS players have qualified to the eMLS Cup bracket through their competitive performances in the first two events of the eMLS season – eMLS League Series 1 and 2 presented by Coca-Cola. The 12th and final spot will be determined as the remaining 16 eMLS competitors compete in a Last Chance Qualifier on March 16-17. In addition to cash prizing and a trophy, the top three eMLS Cup competitors will qualify directly to the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 Global Series North America Playoffs. 

“Major League Soccer continues to accelerate esports growth with a progressive and innovative approach to the fan experience,” said Brent Koning, Group Director & Commissioner, FIFA Competitive Gaming. “The eMLS Cup will demonstrate again how MLS and its clubs are inextricably woven into the fabric of soccer and esports fandom.”

The 2021 eMLS Cup schedule will be as follows (all times in EST):


Saturday, March 20 (Opening Rounds)

3:20 – Phil “PhilB” Balke (TOR) vs LCQ Winner
4:00 – Guillermo “Kid M3mito” Trevino (CHI) vs Cormac “Doolsta” Dooley (NSC)
5:00 – Alexander “Alekzandur” Betancourt (SKC) vs Gordon “Fiddle” Thornsberry (CIN)
6:00 – Macisse “Cisseszn” Diop (PHI) vs Giuseppe “Godfather” Guastella (LAG)
7:00 – QF 1 – George “Adamou” Adamou (NYRB) vs Kid M3mito OR Doolsta
8:00 – QF 2 – Christopher “Didychrislito” Holly (NYCFC) vs PhilB OR LCQ Winner


Sunday, March 21 (Quarterfinals – Final)

3:20 – QF 3 – Mohamed “KingCJ” Diop (DCU) vs Cisseszn OR Godfather
4:00 – QF 4 – John “xbLeU” Garcia (AFC) vs Alekzandur OR Fiddle
5:00 – SF 1 – Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 3
6:00 – SF 2 – Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 4
7:00 – eMLS Cup Final – Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2

In celebration of eMLS Cup, eMLS today debuted a limited-edition eMLS Cup jersey, developed in collaboration with adidas, which is now available for purchase on www.mlsstore.com. Net proceeds from jersey sales will benefit Special Olympics. Additionally, eMLS produced two eMLS Player Profiles presented by Pringles to highlight some of the eMLS players and their unique stories, airing on eMLS owned and operated channels.

Fans and players alike will also have an opportunity to take to the virtual pitch in the EA SPORTS FIFA 21 PS4™ Tournament: eMLS Fan Challenge, where the top 64 EA SPORTS FIFA players will each walk away with prizing, and the grand prize winner will receive a PlayStation®5 console. In anticipation of eMLS Cup and MLS season return, eMLS and Coca-Cola are also teaming up for the ‘Sip & Scan’ sweepstakes, where fans can grab a Coke and scan the can for a chance to win MLS gear, Coca-Cola prizes, eMLS Cup jerseys, and more.

In addition to experiencing record viewership growth, this 2021 eMLS season has a record 27 MLS Clubs represented, with two new Clubs joining this year — Inter Miami CF and St. Louis CITY SC. In its inaugural season back in 2018, eMLS launched with 19 Clubs. MLS expansion Clubs, like Austin FC and St. Louis CITY SC, opted to join eMLS and compete virtually before even kicking off their first game in MLS.

The official partners of eMLS that will be integrated throughout 2021 eMLS Cup are Coca-Cola, PlayStation®, Cheez-It® & Pringles®, SCUF Gaming, and JLab.

For more information on the 2021 eMLS Cup and competitors, please visit https://www.mlssoccer.com/esports/emls. And be sure to tune into eMLS Cup on March 20-21 on the official MLS Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

About eMLS:
eMLS is the esports and gaming property of Major League Soccer. Built around the EA SPORTS™ FIFA franchise, its goal is to utilize gaming to reach global audiences, raise the profile of MLS, and grow its next generation of fans. eMLS has grown from 19 MLS Clubs in 2018 to 27 Clubs participating in the upcoming 2021 season. In addition to its core competitive season, eMLS also executes casual gaming programs like the eMLS Tournament Special presented by Coca-Cola and PlayStation which was a five episode, 2 vs. 2 FIFA 20 tournament, teaming up MLS first team players with eMLS players, that aired on FS1 and FOX Deportes. For more information, visit www.mlssoccer.com/eMLS.

“PlayStation” and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.

About Electronic Arts:
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

In fiscal year 2020, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $5.5 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Madden, FIFA and the NFL are property of their respective owners and used with permission.

Contact:


Angela Alfano


MLS PR


[email protected]

 
646-682-5313

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First Midwest Bank Partners With 101.9 THE MIX to Honor Women-Owned Businesses

CHICAGO, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the second straight year, First Midwest Bank has joined forces with 101.9 THE MIX to celebrate and recognize women-owned businesses through its Inspiring Women in Business contest. The grand prize winner will be awarded $5,000 for her business and another $5,000 to donate to a local non-profit organization.

“While the last year has been incredibly challenging for all small business owners, many studies show that the pandemic has disproportionally impacted the health of women-owned businesses,” said Cheri Rubocki, Director of Branch Banking at First Midwest Bank. “We are proud to partner with THE MIX again to recognize and reward the contributions and resiliency of female entrepreneurs, and we hope they inspire other women to keep pursuing their dreams—even during the most challenging of times.”

Jeff England, Vice President, Market Manager Hubbard Chicago said, “We are thrilled to again partner with a community-minded institution like First Midwest on such an important endeavor. Celebrating women and their accomplishments in business for the second year in a row will not only have an impact on a local business, but also on a local nonprofit.”

The Inspiring Women in Business contest is open to women-owned businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin. Nominees will be evaluated on three primary criteria: community involvement, inspiration to others and work-related accomplishments. The deadline to submit a nomination is May 9, 2021.

To nominate a deserving woman business owner or to learn more about the contest, visit: www.inspirewomenbiz.com.

About First Midwest

First Midwest Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBI) is a relationship-focused financial institution and one of the largest independent publicly traded bank holding companies based on assets headquartered in Chicago and the Midwest, with approximately $21 billion of assets and an additional $14 billion of assets under management. First Midwest Bank and First Midwest’s other affiliates provide a full range of commercial, treasury management, equipment leasing, consumer, wealth management, trust and private banking products and services. First Midwest operates branches and other locations throughout metropolitan Chicago, southeast Wisconsin, northwest Indiana, eastern Iowa and other markets in the Midwest. Visit First Midwest at www.firstmidwest.com

CONTACT:

Maurissa Kanter
SVP, Director of Corporate Communications
(708) 831-7345
[email protected]



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IIROC Trading Resumption – TEST

Canada NewsWire

VANCOUVER, BC, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ – Trading resumes in:

Company: FluroTech Ltd.

TSX-Venture Symbol: TEST

All Issues: Yes

Resumption (ET): 2:00 PM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

SOURCE Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) – Halts/Resumptions

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ARC Resources Ltd. Confirms Quarterly Dividend of $0.06 per Share for April 15, 2021

Canada NewsWire

CALGARY, AB, March 15, 2021 /CNW/ – (TSX: ARX) ARC Resources Ltd. (“ARC”) confirms a quarterly dividend amount of $0.06 per share for April 15, 2021 to shareholders of record on March 31, 2021. The ex-dividend date is March 30, 2021. At March 15, 2021, the trailing 12-month payments to shareholders total $0.25 per share.

About ARC

ARC is one of Canada’s largest energy companies and its common shares trade on the TSX under the symbol ARX.

For further information about ARC Resources Ltd., please visit ARC’s website at www.arcresources.com or contact Investor Relations:

E-mail: [email protected]
Telephone: (403) 503-8600
Fax: (403) 509-6427
Toll Free: 1-888-272-4900
ARC Resources Ltd.
Suite 1200, 308 – 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB  T2P 0H7

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Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Announces That Workhorse Group, Inc. (WKHS) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Announces That Workhorse Group, Inc. (WKHS) is Being Sued for Misleading Shareholders

SAN DIEGO & LOVELAND, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Shareholder rights law firm Robbins LLP announces that a purchaser of Workhorse Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WKHS) filed a class action complaint against the Company and its officers and directors for alleged violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 between July 7, 2020 and February 23, 2021. Workhorse Group develops and manufactures electric delivery vehicles.

If you suffered a loss due to Workhorse Group, Inc.’s misconduct, click here.

Workhorse Group, Inc. (WKHS) Misled Shareholders About Its Ability to Obtain a Delivery Vehicle Contract With the USPS

According to the complaint, Workhorse Group was vying for the USPS’s Next Generation Delivery Vehicle project, a competitive multiyear acquisition process for replacing approximately 165,000 package delivery vehicles. The contract was thought to be worth approximately $6.3 billion. During the class period, Workhorse Group touted its potential to obtain the USPS contract, speculated that its all-electric vehicle “is probably the perfect vehicle for them,” and noted that the contract “would be transforming for the company.”

These statements turned out to be false and/or misleading. Workhorse failed to disclose that: (1) the Company was merely hoping that USPS was going to select an electric vehicle as its Next Generation Delivery Vehicle, and had no assurance or indication from USPS that this was the case; and (2) the Company had concealed the fact that – as revealed by the postmaster general in explaining the ultimate decision not to select an electric vehicle – electrifying the USPS’s entire fleet would be impractical and extremely expensive.

The truth was revealed on February 23, 2021, when the USPS announced, “it awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh, WI, based Oshkosh Defense, to manufacture a new generation of U.S.-built postal delivery vehicles that will drive the most dramatic modernization of the USPS fleet in three decades.” On this news, the price of Workhorse fell $14.88, or 47%, on February 23, 2021, and continued to drop in after-hours trading to open at $14.07 the next day.

If you purchased shares of Workhorse Group, Inc. (WKHS) between July 7, 2020 and February 23, 2021, you have until May 7, 2021, to ask the court to appoint you lead plaintiff for the class.

All representation is on a contingency fee basis. Shareholders pay no fees or expenses.

Contact us to learn more:

Lauren Levi

(800) 350-6003

[email protected]

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Robbins LLP is a nationally recognized leader in shareholder rights law. To be notified if a class action against Workhorse Group, Inc. settles or to receive free alerts about company executives engaged in wrongdoing, sign up for Stock Watch today.

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www.robbinsllp.com

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Comerica and Comerica Charitable Foundation to Further Aid Communities with $16 Million Investment for COVID-19 Relief in 2021

Two-year COVID-19 relief investment reaches $27 million

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DALLAS, March 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Comerica and the Comerica Charitable Foundation announced today a commitment to invest approximately $16 million in 2021 to support small businesses and communities impacted by COVID. This support is in addition to the $11 million in 2020 that was directed toward small business relief and nonprofits providing essential needs, such as food and supplies – as a result of the pandemic – in Comerica’s footprint of Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona and Florida.

“As our communities persevere through the ongoing pandemic, we remain focused on supporting and partnering with organizations serving those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19,” said Curt Farmer, Chairman and CEO, Comerica Incorporated and Comerica Bank. “The pandemic has created unparalleled hardships for our communities, and we aim to help alleviate many of the challenges they face.”

Of the $16 million, $12 million will be directed to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) to meet the needs of small and micro businesses in low- to moderate-income communities adversely impacted by the pandemic. And, $4 million will be directed to a range of nonprofit organizations, including several that target women, young girls and seniors, as well as those that focus on addressing food insecurities and access to health care.

Coupled with investments, Comerica colleagues will continue to provide their time and expertise through partnerships with local community-based organizations, school districts and nonprofits, including support of Comerica $ense programs, Small Business Bootcamps, EMPOWER Series, National Business League’s Black Capital Access Program, Young Entrepreneurz Solutions (YES) for middle and high school students, and the launch of a National Youth Chamber.

“Since the start of the pandemic, we have worked to identify the needs in our local communities and determine where we can make the greatest impact,” said Irvin Ashford, Jr., Chief Community Officer, Comerica. “The challenges created by the pandemic will not be resolved overnight, that is why it is important for us to provide both financial and human capital to lend a hand and show that together we can continue to move forward.”

2020 Impact
Comerica’s impact on local communities in 2020 was also felt through the more than 110 Small Business Bootcamps hosted across its markets, assisting 1,250 small businesses. More than 35,000 low- to moderate-income individuals took part in financial education sessions and in 2021 it looks to increase its reach.

In late 2020, Comerica also moved $10 million in deposits to Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs), as well as established mutual mentoring relationships with these institutions. MDIs assist minority and underserved communities and foster economic viability in their communities. Specifically, Comerica allocated $2.5 million to each selected MDI, including First Independence Bank in Detroit, Mich.; Broadway Federal Bank in Los Angeles, Calif.; Unity National Bank in Houston, Texas; and Commercial Bank of California in Irvine, Calif.

To further support small business recovery, Comerica launched the RISE! (Resources, Ideas, Support and Engagement) COVID-19 Relief Program to help businesses in Michigan recover and thrive amid the pandemic. In 2020, Comerica helped more than 140 small business customers and provided over $250,000 in marketing support. Small businesses had opportunity to leverage Comerica’s network of resources to promote their businesses to new clients through digital ads, radio ads during Detroit Tigers broadcasts and placement in the Comerica Business Customer Directory. Comerica small business customers in Michigan can continue to access the support available through the RISE! COVID-19 Relief Program in 2021 by visiting www.comerica.com/RISE.

About Comerica
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $88 billion at Dec. 31, 2020.

About the Comerica Charitable Foundation
The Comerica Charitable Foundation, established in 1997 as a 501(c)(3) organization funded by Comerica Incorporated, supports nonprofit organizations in Comerica’s footprint markets of Texas, Michigan, California, Arizona and Florida through grants. The mission of the Foundation is to partner with the communities Comerica serves through investments in education, economic and community development, and human services for those in need.

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SCE Releases Strategic Plan for Relocation of San Onofre’s Spent Nuclear Fuel; New Coalition Launched to Catalyze Solutions

SCE Releases Strategic Plan for Relocation of San Onofre’s Spent Nuclear Fuel; New Coalition Launched to Catalyze Solutions

ROSEMEAD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–
Southern California Edison distributed a three-volume set of plans supporting the offsite relocation of the spent nuclear fuel currently stored at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station. The strategies are outlined in the Action Plan, Strategic Plan and Conceptual Transportation Plan.

To further build momentum toward commercially reasonable offsite storage or disposal solutions, and to urge the federal government to meet its legal obligations, SCE and the counties of Orange and San Diego announced the formation of a stakeholder coalition, Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now.

“SCE and our partners and stakeholders have a genuine opportunity to bring people together with a shared interest to prepare and advocate for the relocation of the spent fuel away from the coast,” said Kevin Payne, SCE’s president and CEO. “It is clear that to make tangible progress on this issue, the federal government must act. Rather than wait for this to happen, we are going to be a catalyst for change.”

The release of the plans constitutes a significant milestone in a process that began with the 2017 settlement regarding the coastal development permit issued for San Onofre’s expanded spent fuel storage system. There are 123 canisters of spent nuclear fuel at San Onofre and no federal repository available to relocate them to at this time. The Department of Energy was to begin transporting spent fuel from nuclear sites across the country to a repository in 1998.

“These plans provide the opportunity to analyze three broad areas related to spent nuclear fuel removal. First, identifying the pathways, options and feasibility, both near term and long term, to relocate the fuel. Second, the transportation considerations to safely get from point A to point B. And third, the steps SCE must take to be prepared when the opportunity arises,” said Doug Bauder, SCE vice president and chief nuclear officer.

As SCE pursues these strategies, a key concern is protecting customers from incurring additional costs for spent fuel transportation and eventual storage or disposal. California electricity users once served by the nuclear plant have already paid nearly $1 billion into the federal Nuclear Waste Fund, which now totals more than $43 billion.

The Plans

SCE retained North Wind, Inc. to develop the plans in June 2019. The North Wind consultants worked with SCE and its Experts Team, nationally recognized leaders in nuclear waste policy, spent nuclear fuel transportation and nuclear engineering and science, to support development of the plans.

The Action Plan identifies the steps SCE and San Onofre’s co-owners/participants (San Diego Gas & Electric, the city of Anaheim and the city of Riverside) are committed to take to advance offsite relocation of the spent fuel and to ensure the site and its spent fuel are prepared for off-site transportation when an opportunity arises. This includes safely and securely storing the spent fuel at San Onofre for as long as it remains. It also calls for supporting the reestablishment of the federal nuclear waste management program and advocating for legislative changes to advance spent fuel storage and/or disposal solutions.

The Strategic Plan identifies and analyzes a range of alternatives for spent fuel removal while making clear the challenges and needed actions for those alternatives to be realized. It provides assessments of the relative merits, challenges, costs and timelines of the alternatives to help SCE and stakeholders focus their efforts.

It recognizes the importance of more near-term solutions, such as consolidated interim storage, as a companion to a consent-based federal permanent disposal program.

The Conceptual Transportation Plan focuses on specific steps and strategic considerations in planning for and executing the shipment of spent fuel from San Onofre to an offsite location. This plan details various aspects of a spent fuel shipping program and identifies necessary preparations for eventual shipment, such as determining the necessary space and equipment to load canisters for rail transport.

Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now

A new coalition, Action for Spent Fuel Solutions Now, provides an opportunity for stakeholders, including local governments, business and labor leaders, Native American leaders, environmental groups, and community members, to join forces and make offsite spent fuel storage and/or disposal a priority. SCE recognizes that it cannot solve this issue alone. Co-founders include the counties of Orange and San Diego, the city of Riverside, San Diego Gas & Electric and SCE.

“It is imperative that we come together as a coalition to strongly advocate for making offsite spent fuel storage a true and actionable priority,” said Orange County Supervisor Lisa Bartlett. “It’s time to act,” added San Diego County Supervisor Jim Desmond. “There has to be a mechanism for action, and we believe this coalition will help move us forward.”

The coalition members will work to advocate for federal legislation, funding, administration policies and programs that can advance both permanent disposal and offsite interim storage.

More information about the coalition, including how to join, is available on its website.

North Wind representatives will discuss the plans at Thursday’s Community Engagement Panel meeting, which will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Information on how to join the meeting is available here.

For more information about San Onofre, visit SONGScommunity.com and follow us on Twitter (@SCE_SONGS) and Facebook (@SONGScommunitypage).

About Southern California Edison

An Edison International (NYSE: EIX) company, Southern California Edison is one of the nation’s largest electric utilities, serving a population of approximately 15 million via 5 million customer accounts in a 50,000-square-mile service area within Central, Coastal and Southern California.

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John Dobken, (626) 302-2255

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Travelzoo Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call on March 17 at 11:00 AM ET

NEW YORK, March 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO):

WHAT:  Travelzoo, a global Internet media company, will host a conference call to discuss the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020. Travelzoo will issue a press release reporting its results before the market opens on March 17, 2021.
   
WHEN: March 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM ET
   
HOW: A live webcast of Travelzoo’s Q4 2020 earnings conference call can be accessed at http://ir.travelzoo.com/events-presentations. The webcast will be archived within 24 hours of the end of the call and will be available through the same link.
   
CONTACT: Almira Pusch
  Travelzoo Investor Relations
  [email protected]

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