SEATTLE, WA / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. (OTCQB:BCCI), announced that its second shopping mall location is opening on Monday April,27th in the Dubois Mall Dubois Pennsylvania with eight state master franchise partner BMOC Partners. The location will be the only coffee provider in the mall. The new location will be open initially on a limited basis while training is completed and will be fully open by weeks end. The new Baristas is along the mall’s main corridor and will allow for cafe seating nearby.

DuBois, Pennsylvania is located a little to the west of the middle of the state. It is one of the medium-sized cities of Pennsylvania. The city has a number of cultural events for residents and tourists to enjoy. For shopping, residents turn to DuBois Mall. The DuBois Mall is an indoor mall with modern architecture. The anchor stores at DuBois Mall are J.C. Penney, Sears, Old Navy, and Ross.

Barry Henthorn, CEO, stated: “The second opening in less than a week is exemplary of the momentum that Baristas is experiencing as a result of its strong media coverage and solid business model. We expect our franchise operations to continue to grow and are pleased with the level of experience that BMOC has brought to the table. This is an example of Baristas and our partners pushing forward and working together to create a very duplicable model that is viable throughout the country.”

BMOC Partners CEO Lance Lehr stated: “Baristas has supported us as well as given us the flexibility to develop the Baristas mall concept utilizing our vast experience in the market. The enthusiasm we are experiencing from mall operators over potentially bringing Baristas into their malls is unlike any that we have experienced. We are currently evaluating multi-unit contracts that would make Baristas available in more than ten locations at a time virtually overnight. Not to mention the outpouring of interest that we have received from vendors urging to have their products associated with or branded by the Baristas Brand.”

About BMOC: BMOC is a regional hospitality and Franchise operations company. Its founders have extensive experience in creating, marketing, and running multiple franchise systems. BMOC provides the experience and oversight to help insure the success of the franchises it manages.

About Baristas Coffee Company (BCCI): Headquartered in the Seattle, Washington area, Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. was formed to create a national brand of drive-thru espresso stands. BCCI is accomplishing this by acquiring established businesses that fit its model, opening new locations, and by franchising. Baristas has also now begun opening locations in shopping malls.

Baristas has separated itself from the competition with its “theme” of joining attractive female baristas in entertaining costumes preparing the finest beverages available on the market. Baristas is also the subject of “Baristas Grounded in Seattle” a reality TV show that premiered Oct. 11 2014 on WEtv (and can be viewed for a short time at http://youtu.be/NnTP58vbc1k) that takes an unprecedented and brutally honest look into the lives behind the scenes of girls from a variety of backgrounds who work in the Baristas stands. Baristas can currently be found in seven greater Seattle area locations as well as in Florida, and Montana. Your state, Coming Soon!

For more information on this fascinating concept please visit us at www.baristas.tv

For Investor Relations Contact:

Barry Henthorn
barry@baristas.tv
(206)579-0222

SOURCE: Baristas Coffee Company, Inc. 

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LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / Tanaris Power Holdings Inc. announced today that Tanaris Power Inc. has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Enterprise Asset Management Inc. and C-MOR Performance, LLC., to begin development on a new line of universal vehicle retrofit kits.

These kits are intended for use in general purpose light industrial vehicles and various Ground Support Equipment (GSE) vehicles. The kits will be based around Tanaris Power’s Osprey Lithium-ion vehicle batteries and Curtis motor controllers.

The development program will begin by converting one or more GSE baggage tractors with industry standard components, in order to develop standardized kits. Those standardized kits could then be installed by end-users or by C-MOR Performance, in any number of GSE and industrial vehicles.

“It’s our goal to offer owners of fuel-based GSE and similar light industrial vehicles, an electric vehicle upgrade option that won’t break the bank, but will greatly extend the lifespan of their investment,” said Bruce Farmer, Tanaris Power Inc’s CEO. “Considering how incredibly well-built the body of the typical GSE vehicle is, it makes so much sense to convert the vehicle to EV and thus avoid the ongoing high cost of maintaining a fuel engine and powertrain.”

Kevin Wells, owner of C-MOR Performance, added that “We are really looking forward to working with Tanaris Power and Enterprise Asset Management on this project. Our 35-plus years of vehicle maintenance and customization experience gives me great confidence in our team’s ability to handle any challenge that comes our way. We hope to be able to use these and similar technologies in other types of vehicles, too, in the not-so-distant future too.”

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Investor Relations:

Brad Long, Oceanview Investor Relations, (877) 513-7873

SOURCE: Tanaris Power Holdings Inc. 

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SCHENECTADY, NY / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / Wind Works Power Corp. (PINKSHEETS: WWPW) is pleased announce that it has acquired two wind projects in Germany. Wind Works acquired a wind project using 1 x Enercon E82 windturbine with a capacity of 2.3 MW that is fully permitted. Wind Works will operate the project and co-own it with a group of private investors. The project is already in construction and is expected to begin operations in summer this year.

Wind Works also signed an agreement (subject to final closing) to acquire an operating wind project consisting of another Enercon E82 wind turbine with a capacity of 2.3MW near Burg in Germany, which began operations in 2012. This is Wind Works first acquisition of an operating wind project. The total investment value for both projects is approximately $8.5 Million.

“We are pleased with the acquisitions in Germany, we will continue to look at acquiring operating wind projects, not just in Germany, but also in our other primary markets in the US and Canada as Wind Works focuses on increasing recurring revenues” comments Dr. Ingo Stuckmann, Wind Works’ President and CEO.

About Wind Works * Zero Emission People

Wind Works now operates 4.6 megawatts (MW) in Germany, in which it has a 49% ownership stake, expected to double to 9.2 MW by the end of the year. In addition, Wind Works is developing 50 MW of Feed-in Tariff contracted projects in Ontario with Capstone Infrastructure (an affiliate of Macquarie Infrastructure), plus an additional 10 MW on its own; 77 MW of near-term permitted projects in Germany; and a project pipeline in the United States.

Our mission is to provide the opportunity for people to participate in the development of renewable wind energy projects. We believe in making sound, environmentally conscious investments that are good for our shareholders and our planet. To eliminate one person`s carbon footprint of 10 tons each year (for Germany), it only takes a modern windmill 2 days by producing approx. 20,000 kilowatt hours of zero emission energy.

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For additional information, please contact: Investor Relations ir@windworkspower.com.

SOURCE: Wind Works Power Corp. 

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / Valdor Technology International Inc. (“Valdor”) (TSX-V: VTI) (OTC: VTIFF) (Frankfurt: VZAA) is pleased to report that Mr. John Hammock has accepted a promotion to President of Valdor subsidiary, Niagara Streaming Media.

Mr. Hammock has extensive experience in international business development and sales with Fortune 500 accounts. He has held numerous high profile Senior VP roles in telecom, software and manufacturing companies including Newbridge Networks, Corvis and Voxpath Networks. As VP of Corvis, his team’s sales efforts were responsible for $238 million during the two year period preceding a successful $1.6 billion IPO. He has received numerous President Club and several Circle of Excellence awards. He held the position of VP Americas for Kaseena, a software platform company delivering IPTV and video applications and grew the business with greater than 32% growth over 16 consecutive quarters generating sales with AT&T, CenturyTel, Frontier and Cablevision. He holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from Texas Christian University.

Mr. Hammock states: “I am enthusiastic about accepting this position. I am excited about what the future holds, I see great opportunities on the horizon for Niagara, and I am proud to be part of the Valdor Group. The market for our product lines is growing, and ironically, but fortunately for us, several of our direct competitors have left the stage.”

Mr. Elston Johnston, Chairman – Valdor Technology, states: “John has proven his commitment to Niagara and Valdor during the past year. He is a formidable asset for our agenda and we are certain that he has ample ability to drive Niagara sales to world class levels.”

About Valdor Technology International Inc. (www.valdortech.com)

Valdor is a communications technology company with a business plan that incorporates growth by acquisition. Valdor currently has three divisions:

1. 1)Niagara Streaming Media, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an industry pioneer and global leader in the encoder hardware and software market. Niagara has numerous clients, including international television broadcasters, offices of worldwide local, state & federal governments, major universities around the globe and enterprise market Fortune 2000 clients. Thousands of Niagara systems have been deployed worldwide through its network of several hundred distributors and value added resellers. Niagara owns four patents and designs, manufactures and sells the Niagara and GoStream product lines. Streaming media encoders are the physical devices that are enabling streaming media to become the future of television and internet communications;

1. 2)Valdor Fiber Optics, headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an optical fiber components company specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of passive fiber optic components, including some that use Valdor proprietary and patented technologies. Valdor is focused on harsh environment products for the roll-out of fibre-to-the-home in North America with a unique and compelling splitter design. Valdor has numerous clients and the Valdor splitters are installed in the optical fibre networks of Canadian telecoms. Fiber-to-the-home hard wiring will enable the bandwidth for television and internet communications of the future;

1. 3)TeleVal Communication Technologies, headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico, is an optical fiber components company specializing in the design, manufacture and sale of passive fiber optic components. TeleVal is focused on the deregulation of the telecom sector in Mexico and the roll-out of fibre-to-the-home in Latin America. Fiber-to-the-home hard wiring will enable the bandwidth for television and internet communications of the future. TeleVal’s parent companies have numerous clients throughout North America and Latin America.

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SOURCE: Valdor Technology International Inc. 

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Full service investment firm, Impiro, to acquire majority stake in PT Contained Energy Indonesia, a renewable energy company providing clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar, across Indonesia.

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / Full service investment firm, Impiro, has announced that it will acquire a 95% stake, through a cash-and-stock transaction, in PT Contained Energy Indonesia, a renewable energy company providing clean energy solutions, with a focus on solar, across Indonesia.

Impiro made an initial investment in November 2014, purchasing a 45% stake in Contained Energy. After further examination into the significant opportunities available across the renewable energy sector, Impiro has now provided additional capital and management support for the expansion of Contained Energy in Indonesia with later-stage plans for regional engagement.

Impiro will also appoint a new CEO, Mr Lion Kraaijbeek, who has 30 years experience working in South East Asia. He has worked as a consultant, led sales teams, been responsible for driving revenue and most recently held the position of CEO at publicly-traded The Nomad Offices, where he headed up the P&L of the entire serviced office business as well as expansion in existing and new locations.

Commenting on the current energy situation, Kraaijbeek says, “Increasing the portion of renewable energy in its nationwide energy production from 25% to 41% is a stated national goal in Indonesia and we’re perfectly positioned to play a significant part in this. I’m excited to be working with a strong team here at Contained Energy Indonesia, with more than 10 years experience and more than 100 projects under its belt. We intend to rapidly expand our operations and increase our market share of the solar panel market in Indonesia in the coming two years. Impiro’s investment helps us achieve that target.”

Simon Landsheer, founder and lead investor at Impiro, says, “There is a shortage of energy across various sectors, including residential, industrial and commercial buildings and PLN rates have gone up and will continue to rise. As an emerging economy with over 250 million people on 18,000 islands, we’re tapping into the opportunities and challenges that will assist the region in adopting renewable energy solutions.”

Contained Energy founder Mr. Pieter de Vries will continue to play an integral role in the business as it’s Chief Technical Officer. His passion for renewable energy really came in to play after the Aceh tsunami, where he initiated a project to install small solar and wind systems in 10 000 new homes that were needed. He has been based in Bali since 2008 and has been instrumental in the success of Contained Energy to date.

Industry experts have determined that both increased capital injection from private investors and a proactive government approach to change policies are important factors that will assist the region in meeting its targets. Despite getting off to a slow start initially, Southeast Asia’s clean energy financing has grown at an 8% compounded annual growth rate between 2010 and 2014, according to Armstrong Asset Management reports.

And according to a new report by ApacMarket.com, Asia-Pacific Solar Energy Panel Market – Types, Mounting Systems, End Users, Trends, Opportunities, Growth and Forecast, 2013 – 2020, the APAC Solar Energy Panel Market would reach $37.8 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 14.8% during 2014 – 2020.

Technology improvements and a rise in the demand for solar PVs should present potential opportunities for this industry in the near future. Solar panels are rapidly gaining acceptance and are largely used in the making of rooftops, industrial parks, utility lands, and even backpacks.

Government subsidies, eco-friendly technology, project financing and the decreasing costs of raw materials are key factors that supplement the growth of this market.

Contained Energy is dedicated to providing sustainable, renewable energy and water solutions for a variety of industries including Residential, Commercial, Government and Community projects. The company uses an integrated approach to the deployment of alternative energy solutions, designing, supplying, installing and managing smart and robust energy and water solutions with best-of-class equipment, backed by world-class services and support.

For more information on Impiro visit www.impiro.com. To see how Contained Energy can assist with individual renewable energy requirements visit http://www.containedenergy.com.

About Impiro: 

Impiro is a full-service investment firm incorporated in Singapore with founders located across the globe and with activities extending across multiple continents and industries. Impiro aims to make a profound impact in the industries it engages in by identifying the right type of partners and to achieve that impact through capital injection, strategic input, mentorship, back-office services, commercial guidance and networking opportunities. Impiro’s robust team of advisors and Impiro founders Simon Landsheer, Maikel Lambregts and Eric Dadoun work with like minded entrepreneurs who are interested in taking their business to the next level. For more information on Impiro please visit impiro.com.

About Contained Energy: 

Contained Energy is a market-leader in renewable and alternative energy solutions, supplying Indonesia and the Pacific region with a diverse range of cost-saving, secure, alternative and eco-friendly energy solutions. The company has office locations in Jakarta and Bali, Indonesia and has implemented more than 100 successful projects since 2004. With investment from Impiro the business is on track to expand its position within the clean energy sector.

Contact:

Victoria Soroczynski
victoria@impiro.com
+65 316 102 20

SOURCE: Impiro

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DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2015 / CannaSys, Inc. (“CannaSys”) (OTCQB: MJTK), a provider of technology solutions to the regulated cannabis industry has received a large order from Strainwise Inc. for all of the 10 Strainwise affiliated dispensaries in Colorado.

Strainwise Inc. has rolled out gift cards to all its Colorado affiliated dispensaries using the CannaCash system, allowing them to sell $25 and $50 gift cards to all their customers, both recreational and medical.

CannaCash, a product of CannaSys, allows stores to issue unique and custom designed gift cards for their consumers and easily track sales and purchases via automated reporting and reconciliation.

About CannaSys, Inc.

CannaSys, Inc. creates, develops, and commercializes innovative technology to solve problems, create opportunities, and streamline the connections among producer, seller, and consumer/patient segments in the cannabis industry. CannaSys has developed several high-impact, low-cost product sets which help existing and new cannabis participants to monetize their offerings. CannaSys plans to develop, acquire, and build partnerships in order to bring additional solutions to market in both established and developing medical and recreational cannabis states. For further information, please visit www.cannasys.com.

About Strainwise, Inc.

Strainwise, Inc. is a national consulting fulfillment services enterprise that provides design, procurement and operational services to marijuana cultivation facilities and retail stores involved in the licensed sales of medical and recreational marijuana. Strainwise currently provides these consulting services throughout the United States and to ten (10) retail stores and two(2) cultivation facilities in Colorado. Strainwise is a fully reporting company that trades Over–the-Counter under the symbol STWC. For further information, please contact Mark McNeely at 720-810-2392.

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This release includes forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, continued acceptance of CannaSys’s products, increased levels of competition for CannaSys, new products and technological changes, CannaSys’s dependence on third-party suppliers, and other risks detailed from time to time in CannaSys’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

CannaSys, Inc.
Daniel Rogers
Tel: 1-800-420-4866
Email: dan@cannasys.com
Web: www.cannasys.com

SOURCE: CannaSys, Inc.

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