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ROSEVILLE, Calif., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sunworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: SUNW), a provider of solar power solutions for agriculture, commercial and industrial (ACI), public works and residential markets, today announced that the proposed merger with the Peck Company Holdings, Inc. (“Peck Company”) failed to secure stockholder approval. Sunworks had established October 9, 2020 as the record date for determining stockholders eligible to vote at the special meeting of stockholders and as of that record date, there were 16,628,992 shares of common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. At the special meeting of stockholders on November 12, 2020, only 4,362,575 votes were cast, or 26% of the total outstanding shares. This total fell short of the quorum required to vote on the proposed merger with the Peck Company. Quorum requires the presence, virtually or represented by proxy, of the holders of a majority of the voting power of the stock issued, outstanding and entitled to vote as of the record date. Therefore, the special meeting of stockholders was concluded and the merger was not approved. Following the special meeting of stockholders, pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement with the Peck Company, Sunworks notified the Peck Company of its decision to terminate the merger agreement.

Chuck Cargile, Sunworks Chairman of the Board, said, “We are disappointed that the proposed merger with the Peck Company failed to gain approval from our stockholders. We believed that this merger would have been the best long-term option for Sunworks and would have provided the best outcome for stockholders. We will continue to have strategic discussions with the Peck leadership team to determine if there are other ways for us to work together to benefit from the many synergies identified in this planned business combination.”

About Sunworks, Inc.

Sunworks, Inc. (NASDAQ:SUNW) is a premier provider of high performance solar power systems. Sunworks is committed to quality business practices that exceed industry standards and uphold its ideals of ethics and safety. Sunworks continues to grow its presence, expanding nationally with regional and local offices. The Company strives to consistently deliver high quality, performance-oriented solutions for customers in a wide range of industries including agricultural, commercial and industrial, state and federal, public works, and residential. Sunworks’ diverse, seasoned workforce includes veterans who bring a sense of pride, discipline, and professionalism to their interaction with customers. Sunworks is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and is a proud advocate for the advancement of solar power. For more information, visit www.sunworksusa.com.

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Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “will,” “may,” “intend,” “expect” and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release, including statements regarding the Company’s future business relationship with the Peck Company, future sales, revenue, gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses, operating income, net income, cash balance and cash from operating activities. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based largely on the expectations of the Company and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with: an inability to take advantage of synergies identified with the Peck Company, the impact of economic, competitive, regulatory, environmental and other factors affecting the Company and its operations, markets and products; the impact of COVID-19 and the related federal, state and local restrictions on the Company’s operations and workforce, the impact of COVID-19 and such restrictions on our customers, and the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s supply chain and availability of shipping and distribution; the prospects for sales, lower revenues, failure to earn profit, higher costs than expected, potential operating losses, ownership dilution, inability to repay debt, and the inability to complete projects within anticipated timeframes and costs; the impact of tariffs imposed by governmental bodies; the impact of national and local economies generally; the Company’s ability to access governmental assisted financing; and other factors detailed in reports filed by the Company. You should also review the risks described in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Sunworks, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the other reports and documents Sunworks files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and reflects only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact:

Rob Fink
FNK IR
646.809.4048
[email protected]

HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it will eliminate minimum delivery size requirements for customers’ regularly scheduled delivery days as part of the company’s Restaurants Rising campaign. This change is effective on Nov. 16 for all U.S. Broadline, FreshPoint, Buckhead Meat and Newport Meat customers.

Removing minimum delivery requirements is yet another way Sysco is leading the industry in supporting the success of restaurants, providing operators significant added flexibility in managing their business and making it easier to get what they need, when they need it. This change, while applicable to both large and small customers, is especially helpful to independent restaurant operators planning for potential changes in demand and COVID-19 restrictions during the winter months ahead.

“No other distributor is doing more than Sysco to help the restaurant industry succeed,” said Kevin Hourican, Sysco’s president and chief executive officer. “Eliminating minimum delivery requirements is our latest offering to show our customers that Sysco is on a mission to make it easier to do business with us. Combined with our value-added services and world-class sales team, we are helping restaurants – especially smaller, independent businesses — stay in business, better run their business, and evolve their business to drive increased traffic, now and in a post-pandemic world.”

In addition to the elimination of order minimums, Sysco’s value-added services and strategic partnership discounts are available for current and new customers, including:

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For more information, current and prospective customers can contact their Sysco Sales Consultant or visit Sysco.com/rising to get started.

About Sysco


Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers who prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. With more than 57,000 associates, the company operates 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations. For fiscal 2020 that ended June 27, 2020, the company generated sales of more than $52 billion. Information about our CSR program, including Sysco’s 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report, can be found at www.sysco.com/csr2020report.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com or connect with Sysco on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SyscoCorporation or Twitter at https://twitter.com/Sysco. For important news and information regarding Sysco, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s Internet home page at investors.sysco.com, which Sysco plans to use as a primary channel for publishing key information to its investors, some of which may contain material and previously non-public information. Investors should also follow us at www.twitter.com/SyscoStock and download the Sysco IR App, available on the iTunes App Store and the Google Play Market. In addition, investors should continue to review our news releases and filings with the SEC. It is possible that the information we disclose through any of these channels of distribution could be deemed to be material information. 

For more information contact:

Shannon Mutschler
Media Contact
[email protected]
T 281-584-4059

A video accompanying this release is available at: https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/ab2d3b9c-29b2-4bcb-a4ff-9d068cf4378b

RYE BROOK, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SAMA, SAMAW, and SAMAU) (“SAMA”) and Clever Leaves International Inc. (“Clever Leaves”) today announced that the two companies will participate in a webinar hosted by SPACInsider on November 16, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. ET. Principals of Clever Leaves and SAMA will discuss recent updates to their pending transaction as highlighted below. Clever Leaves Special Advisor and Former Senate Majority Leader, Tom Daschle, will also be participating in the webinar to discuss the potential changing U.S. regulatory landscape. Gavin O’Reilly, who heads Cowen and Company’s cannabis investment banking practice, will help moderate the discussion.

The webinar for this event can be accessed at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/9716002138660/WN_tAJgR_sJSPaCnmZLHrmWTA

Participants in the webinar will include:

• Kyle Detwiler: CEO, Clever Leaves
• Andres Fajardo: President, Clever Leaves
• Senator Tom Daschle: Clever Leaves Special Advisor, Former U.S. Senate Majority Leader
• George Schultze: Chairman and CEO, Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
• Gary Julien: EVP and Director, Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
• Gavin O’Reilly: Managing Director, Cowen and Company

On November 9, 2020 the two companies announced that they amended their definitive agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), which was entered into on July 25, 2020, pursuant to which a newly formed holding company, Clever Leaves Holdings Inc. (“Holdco”), will acquire SAMA and Clever Leaves (the “Business Combination”) and is anticipated to become a NASDAQ-listed public company trading under the ticker symbol “CLVR”.

Under the amended terms, the initial expected enterprise value has been reduced to $206 million from $255 million and the minimum cash condition for SAMA has been reduced to $26 million from $60 million. Additionally, the cash consideration payable to certain Clever Leaves’ shareholders at closing has been amended, thereby increasing the equity rollover consideration of the transaction to approximately 97% while Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Sponsor, LLC agreed to restructure its’ equity ownership to better align with the capital retained at closing. In connection with these revised terms, institutional investors have committed over $10 million through a private placement to be funded at closing of the Business Combination. Additionally, select SAMA stockholders have agreed not to redeem their shares held thereby providing a path to over $16 million of additional committed capital¹ and thus having adequate capital to consummate the transaction. When including SAMA’s cash in trust, the parties expect to have over $80 million of cash on its balance sheet following closing.

The amendments to the Business Combination Agreement have been unanimously approved by the Boards of Directors of both SAMA and Clever Leaves and the transaction remains on track to close in the fourth quarter of 2020, subject to the Registration Statement being declared effective by the SEC, in addition to other regulatory and shareholder approvals, as well as customary closing conditions.

Canaccord Genuity and EarlyBirdCapital are serving as financial advisors to SAMA, with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Stikeman Elliott and Posse Herrera Ruiz serving as legal advisors. Cowen is serving as financial advisor to Clever Leaves, with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer US LLP, Dentons Canada LLP, and Brigard & Urrutia Abogados SAS serving as legal advisors.

About Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.

Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SAMA, SAMAW, and SAMAU) is a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, recapitalization, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or entities. SAMA’s sponsor is an affiliate of Schultze Asset Management, LP, an alternative investment management firm founded in 1998 that focuses on distressed, special situation and event-driven securities and has invested over $3.2 billion since inception with a notable track-record through its active investment strategy. SAMA itself is backed by an experienced team of operators and investors with a successful track-record of creating material value in public and private companies.

About Clever Leaves

Clever Leaves is a multi-national cannabis company with a mission to operate in compliance with federal and state laws and with an emphasis on ecologically sustainable, large-scale cultivation and pharmaceutical-grade processing as the cornerstones of its global cannabinoid business. With operations and investments in Canada, Colombia, Germany, Portugal, and the United States, Clever Leaves has created an effective distribution network and global footprint, with a foundation built upon capital efficiency and rapid growth. Clever Leaves aims to be one of the industry’s leading global cannabinoid companies recognized for its principles, people, and performance while fostering a healthier global community.

About
SPACInsider

SPACInsider is a trusted intelligence and analysis provider specializing in the Special Purpose Acquisition Corporation (SPAC) asset class. SPACInsider’s mission is to be the best-in-class source for SPAC information benefiting investors, SPAC teams, bankers and service providers. The company provides comprehensive data covering the SPAC transaction universe, along with detailed analysis and coverage of IPO and acquisition events. SPACInsider is led by Kristi Marvin, a career investment banker with over 15 years of experience in the capital markets, who began working on SPACs in 2005.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

SAMA, Clever Leaves and Holdco urge investors, stockholders and other interested persons to read the Registration Statement, including the proxy statement/prospectus, as well as other documents filed with the SEC, because these documents will contain important information about the Business Combination. Following the Registration Statement having been declared effective by the SEC, a definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to stockholders of SAMA as of a record date to be established for voting on the Business Combination. SAMA’s stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of such documents, without charge, by directing a request to: Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp, 800 Westchester Avenue, Suite 632, Rye Brook, New York 10573; e-mail: [email protected]. These documents, once available, can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC’s web site (http://www.sec.gov).

Participants in Solicitation

SAMA, Clever Leaves, Holdco and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees, under SEC rules, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies of SAMA stockholders in connection with the Business Combination. Information regarding the persons who may, under SEC rules, be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies to SAMA’s stockholders in connection with the Business Combination is set forth in the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus contained in the Registration Statement, and will also be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination when available. Information concerning the interests of SAMA’s and Clever Leaves’ participants in the solicitation, which may, in some cases, be different than those of SAMA’s and Clever Leaves’ equity holders generally, is also set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus contained in the Registration Statement, and will also be included in the definitive proxy statement/prospectus for the Business Combination when available.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions). Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such differences include, without limitation, SAMA’s and Clever Leaves’ inability to complete the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination; matters discovered by the parties as they complete their respective due diligence investigation of the other; the inability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, the amount of cash available following any redemptions by SAMA stockholders and the ability to close the private placement with certain institutional investors; the ability to meet NASDAQ’s listing standards following the consummation of the Business Combination; costs related to the Business Combination; expectations with respect to future operating and financial performance and growth, including when Clever Leaves or Holdco will become cash flow positive; the timing of the completion of the Business Combination; Clever Leaves’ ability to execute its business plans and strategy and to receive regulatory approvals; potential litigation involving the parties; global economic conditions; geopolitical events, natural disasters, acts of God and pandemics, including, but not limited to, the economic and operational disruptions and other effects of COVID-19; regulatory requirements and changes thereto; access to additional financing; and other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in filings with the SEC. Other factors include the possibility that the proposed transaction does not close, including due to the failure to receive required security holder approvals or the failure to satisfy other closing conditions. The foregoing list of factors is not exclusive. Additional information concerning certain of these and other risk factors is contained in SAMA’s most recent filings with the SEC and is contained in the Form S-4, including the proxy statement/prospectus. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning SAMA, Clever Leaves or Holdco, the transactions described herein or other matters and attributable to SAMA, Clever Leaves, Holdco or any person acting on their behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements above. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Each of SAMA, Clever Leaves and Holdco expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in their expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

Schultze Special Purpose Acquisition Corp.
George J. Schultze: [email protected]
Gary M. Julien: [email protected]
(914) 701-5260

Investor Relations
Raphael Gross
ICR
[email protected]
(203) 682-8253

Media Relations
KCSA Strategic Communications
McKenna Miller
[email protected]
(347) 487-6197

¹ Requires SAMA common stock to trade at greater than $10.30 based on the volume weighted average stock price for the five trading days immediately prior to the redemption date in connection with the closing of the business combination.

ST. LOUIS, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BellRing Brands, Inc. (NYSE:BRBR) today announced its Board of Directors approved a $60 million share repurchase authorization over the next two years. Repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, private purchases, through forward, derivative, alternative, accelerated repurchase or automatic purchase transactions, or otherwise. The authorization does not, however, obligate BellRing to acquire any particular amount of shares, and repurchases may be suspended or terminated at any time at BellRing’s discretion. The amount and timing of repurchases are subject to a variety of factors including liquidity, share price, market conditions and legal requirements.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Language

Forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, are made in this press release. These forward-looking statements are sometimes identified from the use of forward-looking words such as “believe,” “should,” “could,” “potential,” “continue,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “anticipate,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “target,” “is likely,” “will,” “can,” “may” or “would” or the negative of these terms or similar expressions elsewhere in this press release. All forward-looking statements are subject to a number of important factors, risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in any forward-looking statements. These factors and risks include, but are not limited to, unanticipated developments that prevent, delay or negatively impact the repurchases, the rapidly changing situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other financial, operational and legal risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in BellRing’s cautionary statements contained in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements represent BellRing’s judgment as of the date of this press release. BellRing disclaims, however, any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

About
BellRing Brands
, Inc.

BellRing Brands, Inc. is a rapidly growing leader in the global convenient nutrition category. Its primary brands, Premier Protein®, Dymatize® and PowerBar®, appeal to a broad range of consumers across all major product forms, including ready-to-drink protein shakes, powders and nutrition bars, and are distributed across a diverse network of channels including club, food, drug, mass, eCommerce, specialty and convenience. BellRing’s commitment to consumers is to strive to make highly effective products that deliver best-in-class nutritionals and superior taste. For more information, visit www.bellring.com.

Contact:

Investor Relations
Jennifer Meyer
[email protected]
(314) 644-7665

PHOENIX, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesa Air Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESA) will release its fourth quarter earnings for fiscal year 2020 after the market closes on Wednesday, December 9. The company will also host a conference call to discuss the results on December 9 at 4:30 pm Eastern Time.

The call can be accessed by dialing 888-469-2054 and entering the passcode: PHOENIX (7463649).

There will also be a listen-only webcast on Mesa’s website (http://investor.mesa-air.com/events-and-presentations/events). A recorded version will be available on Mesa’s website approximately two hours after the call (http://investor.mesa-air.com).

About Mesa Air Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Mesa Air Group, Inc. is the holding company of Mesa Airlines, a regional air carrier providing scheduled passenger service to 101 cities in 39 states, the District of Columbia, Canada and Mexico. As of October 31st, 2020, Mesa operated a fleet of 146 aircraft with approximately 342 daily departures and 3,200 employees. Mesa operates all of its flights as either American Eagle, United Express, or DHL Express flights pursuant to the terms of capacity purchase agreements entered into with American Airlines, Inc., United Airlines, Inc., and DHL.

Investor Relations
Brian Gillman
[email protected]

Media
Matthew Harris
[email protected]

HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR)(“Par Pacific”) today announced that Joseph Israel, President & Chief Executive Officer of Par Petroleum, LLC, will participate in the Reuters Events Downstream Leadership Forum being held online on November 19-20, 2020. Mr. Israel will host a virtual discussion regarding the outlook for the refining industry on November 19, 2020 at 8:15 a.m. CST, followed by a live question and answer session.

About Par Pacific

Par Pacific Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: PARR), headquartered in Houston, Texas, owns and operates market-leading energy, infrastructure, and retail businesses. Par Pacific’s strategy is to acquire and develop businesses in logistically complex markets. Par Pacific owns and operates one of the largest energy networks in Hawaii with 148,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, a logistics system supplying the major islands of the state and 91 retail locations. In the Pacific Northwest and the Rockies, Par Pacific owns and operates 60,000 bpd of combined refining capacity, related multimodal logistics systems, and 33 retail locations.  Par Pacific also owns 46% of Laramie Energy, LLC, a natural gas production company with operations and assets concentrated in Western Colorado. More information is available at www.parpacific.com.

For more information contact:

Ashimi Patel
Manager, Investor Relations
(832) 916-3355
[email protected]

Dallas, Nov. 12, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — North Texas Food Bank’s former board Chair Anurag Jain was honored by the Dallas Business Journal in the category of Individual Non-Profit Board at their Outstanding Directors Awards via a virtual ceremony on November 5, 2020. Jain served on the North Texas Food Bank Board for eight years including three years as board chair. During this time, the Food Bank faced several changes and challenges including the creation of a strategic vision with a goal to distribute  92 million meals by 2025, the passing of longtime CEO Jan Pruitt, the hiring of new CEO Trisha Cunningham, the completion of a historic $55M capital campaign and nearly tripling operations capacity with the opening of the Perot Family Campus distribution and volunteer center in Plano.

Jain’s service and leadership are characterized by Food Bank staff as innovative and enthusiastic with a focus on solutions to community needs. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, when NTFB saw a significant decline in volunteer participation, Jain knew that there was an opportunity to help support displaced hospitality employees, looking for work after cutbacks due to the pandemic. Alongside business partner Patrick Brandt, Jain created a special fund called Get Shift Done that would provide out of work people with an income in exchange for support at local non-profits. Their work helped the North Texas Food Bank and several other non-profits continue their critical missions during a time when the need for these services was dire.  Launched in March, the effort has grown to ten additional cities and has helped serve more than 50 million meals with support from more than 22,000 workers and 110 nonprofit partners.

“Anurag has been a dedicated, giving and strong leader for NTFB and a supportive thought partner. He is a hunger hero and we are thrilled that the Dallas Business Journal has recognized his immense contributions to our community,” said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. “It is amazing to think about how much progress our organization has made during these last few years and a great deal of credit goes to our board and especially Anurag, who championed our employees, our mission and worked closely with generous donors to help us achieve our goals. His vision for our community has always been crystal clear, as evidenced by the establishment of the Get Shift Done initiative. I am proud that this was launched in North Texas and has grown steadily since March. Anurag is laser focused on supporting our community and I am thankful for his leadership as well as his friendship.”

Recently the Food Bank exceeded its 2025 meal goal of 92 million meals.  Because of increased need and distributions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank provided access to nearly 97 million nutritious meals at the end of Fiscal Year 2020. Jain has passed the board chair torch to Michael Brookshire with a new goal to sustain operations to meet the elevated need.

“We established the position of Chairman Emeritus for Anurag to continue his support and leadership as the NTFB grows and expands in the years ahead,” said Cunningham.

As Chairman Emeritus, Jain will continue to provide support to the North Texas Food Bank.

“Fate brought me to NTFB, but it was the people and their commitment to the issue of hunger which kept me engaged with this critical mission,” said Anurag Jain, Board Chair Emeritus for the North Texas Food Bank. “It is humbling and gratifying to be associated with an organization like NTFB. Together, we were able to provide more meals than ever before, and that need continues to increase due to COVID-19. I am proud of the work that we did together to establish Get Shift Done. This program was successful and a model effort, thanks to the collaboration of generous donors, great teamwork within the nonprofit organizations served as well as the willingness of the frontline employees who wanted to make sure to support their communities while also earning an income. I am grateful to the NTFB for the nomination and I accept it in honor of my fellow board members as well as the staff who have worked tirelessly to provide healthy meals for neighbors in need.”

For more information about the Dallas Business Journal Outstanding Directors Awards please visit  https://www.bizjournals.com/Dallas

To learn more about the Get Shift Done Initiative, please visit https://www.getshiftdone.org/

About the North Texas Food Bank: The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) is a top-ranked nonprofit hunger-relief organization operating a state-of-the-art volunteer and distribution center in Plano, the Perot Family Campus. Last year, the Food Bank worked hard in partnership with member agencies from our Feeding Network to provide access to almost 97 million nutritious meals across a diverse 13- county service area, exceeding our goal by five years to provide access to 92 million annual meals by 2025. But the need for hunger relief is complex and in order to meet the continued need, the NTFB is always working to increase our food distribution efforts and bridge the hunger gap for children, seniors, and families in North Texas.  NTFB is a member of Feeding America, a national hunger-relief organization.

About Anurag Jain:  Anurag Jain is a futurist, a consummate entrepreneur, philanthropist and venture capitalist focused on charting a better course for humanity by pioneering solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Jain’s ability to harness and leverage technology paired with his visionary global mindset has enabled him to successfully launch multiple companies. He is currently the Chairman of Access Healthcare, a healthcare services platform utilizing AI and robotic process automation (RPA) to transform the revenue cycle management industry. He is also Managing Partner of Perot Jain, a venture capital firm, where he has invested heavily across various exponential technologies to help build highly disruptive, industry transforming companies. Jain views philanthropy and corporate social responsibility as core tenets in his personal life and business.

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