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First Team Construction, the ‘Power Team’ of Auburn, Alabama is Building on a History of Success

AUBURN, AL / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Waking pride in your trade comes from a dedication to doing the best. With a wide range of completed and in-progress projects, First Team Construction loves building – and it shows.

From schools to offices to stadiums and beyond, First Team gets the job done. Their web site states, "You can always visit us at our office where we have a friendly staff and a mean cup of coffee." After reviewing and highlighting several of First Team's projects we discovered how this inviting attitude flows through to project success and client satisfaction.

First Team Construction: Building for the Future

First Team Construction was recently featured on the cover of Architect Blueprint™ Magazine. Image Credit: ArchitectBlueprint.com / First Team Construction

Open Design Concept Provides Space and Security

After just one year and three months of construction, the 85,000 sq. ft. $13,000,000 Coppinville Junior High excels with major improvements over the old school including increased enrollment.

With a student population over 550, First Team Construction brought to life the natural light filled expansive campus that architect Goodwyn Mills Cawood designed.

The school was built with future growth in mind and serves a dual purpose for the community. With its concrete reinforcement and barred windows, Coppinville is a FEMA rated storm shelter providing protection from natural disasters. For security purposes, the school records all access points which are controlled by an automatic door locking system.

Security staff has more windows to monitor classrooms and several fishbowl-styled rooms allow group gatherings that can be viewed from three sides. High ceilings aid in projecting the open concept design of the three scholastic wings joined by a main hallway. The modern, yet comfortable feel extends to the new gymnasium, band room, media center, and high-tech cafeteria.

First Team: One of Alabama's Largest Contractors

Over the years, First Team Construction has grown through a great reputation. It is no surprise that their steady climb up the ranks of Alabama's Largest General Contractors named in the Business Alabama annual survey.

With a degree from Auburn University's Building Science program, Marvin Deen started First Team Construction Co., Inc. in 1997. It did not take long for him to earn the respect of the construction community. Bringing Greg Kiteley on board in 1999, the company moved more into the "hard bid" sector where it was able to grow and expand and continues to thrive.

In fact, year after year, growth has been the trend at First Team. Business Alabama surveys show significant expansion across all measured areas. Total employees (all in Alabama) grew by 20% due to a surge in value of contracts awarded by 49%.

First Team's largest project under construction in the survey year jumped up by 38% to $21.6 million while the largest project completed increased over the prior year by 32% to $15.6 million. Despite these impressive figures there's still room to grow which is one reason First Team maintains a successful bonding history with a capacity of $70,000,000.

As clients would expect, First Team has two dedicated teams ensuring projects move forward smoothly with all details attended to in a timely manner. In a supporting role, the office team includes a safety coordinator and several project managers. A dedicated field team boasts many superintendents who have strong backgrounds in additions, renovations, improvements, and new construction.

First Team is not the biggest, just the best at what they do.

Fields Full of Dreams

In Alabama, football is a big event. All eyes are on the field and facilities at game time. Unlike many other typical buildings and structures, athletic facilities represent strong school as well as committed community spirit.

Few people would guess that extensive planning and preparation occur well before the actual site (land) is touched when constructing athletic fields. Although stadiums are not as common as other types of construction they must still be built to last (safety features included) – all within a reasonable timeline and budget. Quite simply, they must be done right which takes a classified contractor such as First Team Construction with experience in the specialty of stadiums.

Take Satsuma High School's new football stadium for example. As in many school districts, communities consider a stadium as "the front porch of our school" – a place that is open for all to see and be proud of. With seating for about 4,500, Satsuma's stadium was built out of steel and aluminum.

The $4.2 million multi-use stadium is surfaced with artificial turf which will stand up to the wear and tear of football, soccer, and marching band competitions. A six-lane competition track circles the field. School officials stated that the field will "…contribute in huge ways to our school system" given that the stadium will host various events. The current facility also has two new concession stands.

Happy with the new stadium, officials are already planning a second phase for a new field house. Clearly, First Team Construction's talent extends to first class outdoor facilities such as Satsuma's stadium which is a proud addition for the community to enjoy for decades to come.

Following up on its success with other first-class fields and stadiums, First Team Construction is yet again displaying their expertise and daily progress with the Covington County Schools' (Andalusia, Alabama) new track and field facility.

Despite two weeks of rain delays, county officials are pleased with First Team's diligence and perseverance to make this first-rate facility open on time to host anticipated activities.

The $3.5 million investment will include an eight-lane track with an adjacent space for high jump, pole vault, long jump, and triple jump events that will make it as nice as any facility in the state. The site will also have a 5,000-meter cross country course.

Architect Walter McKee estimated field preparation requires moving about 60,000 cubic yards of dirt. Preparation, especially site prep is the biggest part of these projects and the reason why competent construction companies such as First Team are highly sought after to ensure quality from start to finish.

Best of all, several students from the county system have won state titles in track and field, so what better way to help students continue to achieve than by building an updated field, with First Team on the job.

Currently, there are about 160 athletes that can't wait utilize this new field in the spirit of competition.

$7 Million Addition: An Investment in Education

Working with architect Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc., First Team Construction completed an amazing addition to Creekside Elementary School (Harvest, Alabama).

The long awaited, almost $7 million dollar addition allowed the school to not only update classrooms but eliminate portables that about 200 students had to use for many years. The very replacement of the portables immediately resolved concerns over safety issues, potential severe weather, and improved the visual aesthetics of the entire campus. Matching bricks were used on the addition's facade for congruency with the existing building.

Creekside Primary School was the name given to the addition of 21 classrooms which alleviated overcrowding. Also, to better accommodate their growing student body, the cafeteria was expanded to include 120 more seats. The addition also houses third-fifth grades, a second gymnasium, and a music room. A new rear parking lot will provide access to the new gym to allow community utilization during weekends and over the summer. The gym can also be converted into two volleyball courts while the original full-court basketball setup has six goals. For security purposes a lock, out feature prevents anyone from entering the main school building during auxiliary use.

The new classrooms allow for collaboration and interaction via Apple Mac Books and smart televisions. This optimal learning environment is also enhanced with a hands-on STEM lab. The new music room is the size of two normal classrooms and will be utilized by K-5 children.

The Flexibility of Metal Designs

Whether it is churches, commercial spaces, warehouse/distribution centers, aviation, or educational buildings, varying clients have varying needs and often metal designs are great at meeting those needs across different types of structures. Pre-engineered metal buildings allow for diversification in design and appearance, from metal wall panels to systems enabling pre-cast concrete, brick, glass, and even stone.

With clean lines, various colors, and cost effectiveness as just a few features, metal buildings are used extensively across various genres of construction. First Team is proud to have provided clients with buildings that have reduced maintenance costs, fast and economical construction, long-term energy savings, ease of expansion, ongoing durability, and aesthetically pleasing appearances.

First Team has an expansive portfolio of environmentally friendly green construction possibilities. Regarding metal construction, the American Iron and Steel Institute reports that the most recycled material in North America is steel. Of course, meeting green building objectives goes beyond recycling to include design and construction methods, occupant productivity and maintenance over the building's life cycle.

In addition to "begin green", building with metal results in attractive and high-performing structures by using panel profiles to provide an assortment of colors, textures, and finishes. As a top Alabama general contractor, First Team has known for decades that with specialty projects form must follow function. Striving for perfection, First Team's relationships with manufacturers and erectors ensure that their metal building projects are the stars on the block.

What's Your Architectural Dream? Convert your thoughts and dreams into reality by taking that first step. Visit https://firstteamconstruction.com for more information about First Team Construction.

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Jeff Cooley Helps Support His Local AIM Program

AIM, a Monroe High School program that pairs struggling students with adult mentors, has received a $1,000 donation from Toledo-based CEO Jeff Cooley.

MONROE, MI / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Allies in Monroe (AIM), an extension of the Monroe Public High Schools, has received a generous donation from the CEO of MLMC, Jeff Cooley. Donations like his allow AIM, which is a program that creates suitable matches between students and adult mentors, to focus on helping all of their participants succeed academically. The mentor and allies of AIM monitor their appointed students' attendance and grades with the intention of helping them improve their overall averages by 15% within the school year.

Established business owner Jeff Cooley began his career in education before shifting gears, a reality that has allowed him to recognize the noble pursuits of teaching. Jointly, before relocating to Ohio, Cooley spent time working and living in Monroe County and inherently appreciates the value of supporting a community that he has grown to love.

With 6 years of results, AIM has proved to be a successful scholastic incentive that has enhanced its students' GPA's, increased the number of students enrolling in continued education, and provided the township with more motivated and academically-inclined members of the workforce.

The Monroe Public Schools system and AIM are both funded by an independent board, outside of national controls, and therefore rely heavily on community financial support from businesses, foundations, and individuals. AIM is open to all Monroe High School students, however the number of students that are able to be accepted into the program each trimester is dependent upon the amount of money that is raised.

If you are able to donate, and thereby provide students the opportunity to advance themselves through AIM, please contact Monroe High School teacher David Henry at 734-265-3400.

About Jeff Cooley

With 30 plus years in the business sector, Jeff Cooley is an accomplished Director, Advisor and Investor. Having received his accreditation from Central Michigan University, Cooley began his career in business in Michigan at the La-Z-Boy Headquarters. Subsequently, he acted as the President and CEO of Calphalon, until the cookware company was attained by Rubbermaid Corporation in 1998 and Jeff was promoted to Global President.

Currently, in his retirement, Jeff has chosen to expand his horizons and found MLMC, a business advisory firm. In this new role, Cooley is able to exercise his expertise in working with small businesses, encourages entrepreneurs and investors in their aspirations and setting them on the right track for financial gain.

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MediaCentral Launches New Compact Format for Its Newspapers

Print versions of NOW Magazine and Georgia Straight updated to enhance reader experience, improve environmental sustainability and reduce operational costs

NOW and Georgia Straight join The Guardian, The Independent and other leading papers by migrating to a reader friendly, portable format
New national printing partner TC Transcontinental Printing uses state of the art printing processes, producing 99 percent zero waste1
Switch to a compact format will deliver an average of 18 per cent1 in newsprint savings and offer standardized national ad sizes

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Media Central Corporation Inc. (CSE:FLYY)(FSE:3AT) ("MediaCentral" or the "Company") today announced that it has introduced a common new format for the weekly print editions of its flagship titles NOW Magazine and Georgia Straight ("the Straight"). Print readers in Toronto and Vancouver noticed a visible change in the physical size of NOW and the Straight which took effect with the June 18, 2020 editions.

The Straight previously produced what is referred to as a "long tabloid" 15.5 inches in depth, while NOW Magazine printed a "traditional tabloid" 12.5 inches in depth. Moving forward, both titles will be published as compact "square tabloid" formats that are 11 inches in depth, creating a consistent look and feel between the two publications.

MediaCentral has struck a national supply agreement with TC Transcontinental Printing to print NOW and the Straight out of its state-of-the-art Toronto and Vancouver facilities. By consolidating production with one printer and introducing the format change, MediaCentral expects to generate an estimated 18 per cent in annual newsprint and ink savings.

"Our strategic move to the new format generates a healthy reduction in production costs, without impacting our ability to deliver award-winning editorial," said Brian Kalish, CEO of Media Central Corporation. "In addition, printing NOW and Straight in a consistent format better equips our sales team to sell national advertising bundles targeting Canada's two largest English-language markets. Standard ad sizes make it easier for advertisers to reach our 6.5 million readers."

"We are thrilled with the new look of the Straight," said Charlie Smith, Editor of the Georgia Straight. "Not only does the new design increase portability, making it more convenient to read, especially on public transportation, but the smaller format allows us to create dedicated topic pages devoted to one single story or topic. This means our readers can easily navigate the paper according to their interests."

MediaCentral has selected TC Transcontinental Printing for its strong commitment to sustainable practices. TC Transcontinental Printing promotes the use of sustainable materials by making 100 percent of its paper purchases from third party certified or recycled sources, allowing it to optimize waste management with the aim for zero non-hazardous waste to landfill. It is the largest printer in Canada and the 4th largest in North America. NOW Magazine and the Straight will be printed on compatible state-of-the-art KBA presses.

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TC Transcontinental Printing

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About Media Central Corporation Inc.

Media Central Corporation Inc. (CSE: FLYY, FSE: 3AT) is an alternative media company situated to acquire and develop high-quality publishing assets starting with the recent acquisition of Vancouver Free Press Corp., the purchase of NOW Communications Inc. and the launch of digital cannabis platform CannCentral.com and esports destination ECentralSports.com. MediaCentral is consolidating and digitally monetizing the over 100 million coveted and premium consumers of the approximately 100 alternative urban publications across North America, creating the most powerful audience of influencers.

www.mediacentralcorp.com
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Twitter: @mediacentralc
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About Vancouver Free Press Corp.,Vancouver Free Press Corp., owns and operates Georgia Straight and straight.com. Established in 1967 as the news, lifestyle, and entertainment weekly in Vancouver, the Georgia Straight has been an integral part of the active urban West Coast lifestyle for over 50 years. Reaching over 56 million annual readers, every Thursday in print, and every day at straight.com, Georgia Straight delivers an award-winning editorial package of features, articles, and reviews. Regular coverage includes news, tech, arts, music, fashion, travel, health, cannabis, and food, plus Vancouver's most comprehensive listings of entertainment activities and special events. Vancouver Free Press Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Central Corporation Inc. (CSE: FLYY, FSE: 3AT).

www.straight.com
Instagram: @georgiastraight
Twitter: @georgiastraight
Facebook: @georgiastraight

About NOW Central Communications Inc.

NOW Central owns and operates NOW Magazine and nowtoronto.com. Since 1981 NOW has been Toronto's news and entertainment voice, published in print every Thursday, and daily at nowtoronto.com. Reaching over 25 million annual readers, NOW has been a leading publication, defining and pioneering the independent and alternative voice for more than 38 years. NOW Central Communications Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Central Corporation Inc. (CSE: FLYY, FSE: 3AT).

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Twitter: @nowtoronto
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Scrutinizing the Covid-19 Impact: Folded Tissues Sales Rise Sharply Owing to Hygiene Concerns during Pandemic

Folded tissues manufacturers pushing to expand production capacities to keep up with the gnawing supply demand gap arising during the worldwide outbreak.

ROCKVILLE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / The folded tissues market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 45.1 Bn through the end of the projection period 2020 – 2030. The coronavirus outbreak has resulted in several thousand deaths around the world. While vaccine and antibiotic research for the disease continues apace, the global population remains fairly vulnerable. Consequently, hygiene and personal care products are gaining traction during the crisis period.

Folded tissues can help in preventing the spread of infectious diseases in a sustainable and low-cost manner. In addition, folded tissues are easily accessible to the public, bolstering the scope of growth in the folded tissues market. On the other hand, panic buying behavior could create shortages in the industry.

"Easy availability of materials, low production costs, biodegradability, and easy consumer access are key factors that are propelling the folded tissue market. In addition, folded tissues are considered to have superior hygiene features in comparison to cotton towels or other alternatives. Growth of recycling facilities will also aid in adoption in the near future, post the pandemic," says the Fact.MR analyst.

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Folded Tissues Market – Important Takeaways

Z-fold tissues are highly sought after owing to extensive personal care, hygiene and household applications.
Premium range of folded tissues are gaining popularity owing to the growth of consumer disposable incomes.
Toilet paper and paper towel applications will contribute substantially to revenue in the folded tissues market.
North America remains a dominant market for folded tissues, owing to high standards of living. However, growth of hygiene awareness is strongly propelling the Asia Pacific market.

Folded Tissues Market – Driving Factors

Changes in consumer spending behavior and application in household settings drives folded tissues sales.
Strong consumer demand for affordable, and high-quality hygiene products propels market developments.
Development of chemical-free, eco-friendly, anti-microbial folded tissues are bolstering adoption rates.
Sustainability initiatives in public and private sectors support the growth of the folded tissue market.

Folded Tissues Market – Leading Constraints

Environmental concerns associated to the production and disposal of folded tissues hinder market growth.
Easy availability of alternatives including cotton towels will limit adoption rates.

Anticipated Market Impact from Coronavirus Outbreak

With the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, manufacturers are seeking affordable and sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics in hygiene products. This trend is expected provide major growth opportunities in the folded tissues market. High rate of sales has created a gap between demand and supply.

Consequently, market players are investing in the expansion of their production facilities, in addition to focusing on strategic pricing and promotion efforts to maximize sales during and after the duration of the pandemic.

Explore the global folded tissues market with 156 figures, 96 data tables, along with the table of contents of the report. You can also find detailed segmentation on https://www.factmr.com/report/2748/folded-tissues-market

Competition Landscape

Leading producers in the global folded tissues market are Procter & Gamble Co., Kimberly Clarke Corp., Metsa Group, Georgia Pacific LLC, Asia Pulp & Paper Group, Cascades USA Inc., and Fujian BBC Inc.

Leading manufacturers are pushing for better quality, cost optimization, clean label materials, and product innovations. For instance, Kimberly Clarke has released its range of folded bath tissues characterized by anti-microbial properties. In addition, the company is also pushing for lower paper consumption in the products for cost optimization.

Adial Pharmaceuticals Announces Commencement of Landmark ONWARD(TM) Pivotal Phase 3 Trial in Poland

Polish clinical sites initiated less than two weeks after regulatory approval

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADIL; ADILW) ("Adial"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments for addiction, today announced that it has commenced its landmark ONWARD™ pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial in Poland to investigate its lead drug candidate, AD04, as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder in persons with certain target genotypes related to the serotonin transporter and receptor genes.

"We are pleased to announce we were able to begin the trial less than two weeks after we received approval from Poland's Office for Registration of Medicinal Products, Medical Devices and Biocidal Products and the relevant regional Polish ethics committees overseeing the trial," commented William Stilley, Chief Executive Officer of Adial Pharmaceuticals. "It is a particular honor to have the clinical group led by Dr. Dariusz Malicki at the prestigious Centrum Medyczne Luxmed in Lublin, Poland as part of the ONWARD™ team. We are excited to have initiated trial recruitment in Poland and expect the majority of the ONWARD™ trial sites to be fully operational this summer."

About Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Adial Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments for addictions. The Company's lead investigational new drug product, AD04, is a genetically targeted, serotonin-3 receptor antagonist, therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and is currently being investigated in the Company's landmark ONWARD™ pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial for the potential treatment of AUD in subjects with certain target genotypes, which are to be identified using the Company's proprietary companion diagnostic genetic test. A Phase 2b clinical trial of AD04 for the treatment of AUD showed promising results in reducing frequency of drinking, quantity of drinking and heavy drinking (all with statistical significance), and no overt safety concerns (there were no statistically significant serious adverse events reported). AD04 is also believed to have the potential to treat other addictive disorders such as Opioid Use Disorder, gambling, and obesity. www.adialpharma.com

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Newswire’s EMA GT Helps Tech Companies Pivot Sales Strategies Amidst COVID-19

Technology companies have been creating new marketing and sales strategies in order to retain customer interest throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / In an effort to maintain consumer interest during the ongoing pandemic, many technology companies have turned to new channels in media, marketing, and communications to assist with sales strategies across both the hardware and software spaces. Newswire's Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour can help tech companies formulate and distribute consistent messaging to supplement newly designed sales campaigns that cater to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

Newswire's EMA GT Helps Tech Companies Pivot Sales Strategies Amidst COVID-19

There is no denying the digital transformation that has taken place across the United States over the past few months. However, state-mandated social distancing measures and federal guidelines intended to keep Americans safe have simultaneously slowed down both production and consumption levels for the U.S. economy.

Newswire is actively working to assist tech firms as they design new marketing campaigns to assist sales teams. By developing engaging content alongside in-house marketing teams, Newswire's Earned Media Advantage Strategists can help firms increase brand awareness and sales numbers during this unprecedented time period.

"You are seeing a substantial surge in creativity from marketing and sales departments across the country, especially in the technology industry," said Charlie Terenzio, Newswire's VP of Earned Media Advantage Business. "We are helping firms design new campaigns and craft new messaging that attacks the pain points of the average tech-seeking consumer during this pandemic."

The need for new technology is everywhere: remote workers need better hardware for productivity and new software for internal communication with colleagues, families are upgrading their entertainment technology to help pass the time as most major events have been canceled or postponed, and schools are in need of new software to help enhance the new normal of education in the United States. For tech executives seeking new ways to market themselves to their target audience, the Guided Tour combines the expertise of Newswire's strategists with its powerful software to help organize, manage, and analyze campaigns, which in turn create more opportunities for sales and media engagement.

"Our objective is to implement a catered approach to media, marketing, and communications so that our tech customers can use the content from our campaigns to complement their new sales strategies," said Erik Rohrmann, Newswire's Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

The EMA GT empowers businesses with best-in-class science, processes, and technology to help them achieve greater brand awareness, increased traffic, and greater return on overall media and marketing spend. In turn, companies can secure a competitive advantage as they position themselves as leaders and authoritative sources within their respective industries.

Newswire aims to assist tech companies as they navigate through this pandemic and develop new strategies to maintain relationships with their customers. By generating relevant content, distributing it to the right channels, and monitoring analytics over time, Newswire provides customers peace of mind knowing that their efforts to be up-to-date and in-touch with their consumer base will be heard by the right people at the right time.

Learn more about how Newswire's Earned Media Advantage Guided Tour can help businesses create relevant messaging to deliver the right message at the right time.

About Newswire

Newswire delivers press release and multimedia distribution software and services (SaaS) that empower the Earned Media Advantage: greater brand awareness, increased traffic, greater return on media and marketing communications spend and the competitive edge. With over a decade of experience, Newswire continues to provide its customers with the ability to deliver the right message to the right audience at the right time through the right medium.

To learn more about how Newswire can help you, visit http://www.newswire.com.

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Charlie Terenzio
VP of Earned Media Advantage Business
Newswire
Office: 813-480-3766
Email: charlie@newswire.com

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Assessment of the Coronavirus Impact: Indium Gallium Arsenide (InGaAs) to Witness Moderate Disruption During Panic, Driven by Lockdown Measures

Indium gallium arsenide manufacturers are projected invest in research and development efforts aimed towards tech improvements, in a bid to widen the scope of applications once the pandemic is brought under control.

ROCKVILLE, MD / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Travel restrictions imposed during the coronavirus outbreak has changed how the ICT industry operates on a significant scale. The pandemic has resulted in suspension of major business decisions in the sector. In addition, a number of projects have either been delayed or cancelled. Consequently, the demand for indium gallium arsenide is likely to dip in the near term.

On the other hand, the demand for InGaAs is likely to be disrupted only till the end of 2020. The global indium gallium arsenide market has been projected to grow at an impressive 8.5% CAGR throughout the assessment period between 2020 and 2030. According to Fact.MR, Internet of Things and 5G applications will aid rapid resurgence in the market post the end of the pandemic.

"The rising popularity of automated systems in the manufacturing sector will generate numerous opportunities in the indium gallium arsenide market in the short term. In addition, the rising applications of InGaAs in remote surveillance operations will also aid indium gallium arsenide market players once the coronavirus outbreak is brought under control," says the FACT.MR study.

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Indium Gallium Arsenide Market- Key Takeaways

Superior efficacy drives the high popularity of avalanche semiconductors in the indium gallium, arsenide market.
Combination material packaging is gaining ground in the InGaAs market owing to the need for customization in ICT applications.
Communication, and defense applications contribute significantly to market revenue, owing to high investments into associated research activities.
North America remains a major InGaAs market owing to extensive integration in automation for the manufacturing sector. Asia Pacific displays remunerative opportunities owing to high consumption of smart electronic devices.

Indium Gallium Arsenide Market- Driving Factors

Lack of safer and viable substitutes for InGaAs in electronics and photonics applications drives market growth.
Rapid development in the 5G and IoT sectors are generating major remunerative opportunities for market players.
High investments in manufacturing automation, communication and defense surveillance supports InGaAs applications.
Extensive applications in smart electronic devices boost global InGaAs sales figures.

Indium Gallium Arsenide Market- Major Restraints

Concerns over toxicity of indium gallium arsenide is a key obstacle to adoption rates.
Strict regulations associated with the production, handling and disposal of InGaAs will hold back market opportunities.

COVID-19 Impact on Indium Gallium Arsenide Market

The covid-19 outbreak has resulted in declining demand for indium gallium arsenide. Regional and nationwide lockdowns have impacted the production operations of the InGaAs industry. Disruptions in the production of consumer electronics, and breaks in supplies of raw materials will have a moderate impact on the market.

However, the InGaAs market will witness a strong resurgence once pandemic restrictions are lifted. Extensive use in communications, manufacturing, and defense will help demand reach pre-pandemic levels at a rapid pace.

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Competitive Landscape

Major players in the indium gallium arsenide market are pushing for the acquisition of smaller regional and local players in a bid to build geographic presence, in addition to research and development for product innovation. For instance, Teledyne DALSA has developed a new InGaAs-based shortwave camera for machine vision applications. Similarly, Kyoto Semiconductor has developed a photodiode with wide ranging sensitivity for multiple wavelengths.

HORIBA Ltd., Broadcom Inc., Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., California Eastern Laboratories, First Sensor AG, and Excelitas Technologies Corp. are some of the leading indium gallium arsenide producers in the global market.

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Jozef Opdeweegh Reflects on Bridging The Gap to Those in Need

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Jozef "Jos" Opdeweegh, a seasoned C-suite executive with over 20 years of experience developing, leading, and growing public and private global companies reflects on how to find more lasting solutions to aiding those in need:

The face looking at me from the newspaper is perhaps six years old. It's a young boy in a makeshift tent, mud on his cheeks, hands clasped as if in prayer. The caption tells me he's lost his home, and that winter may take his life. I think it's his eyes that move me most, speaking of a horror that no child should bear. My palms feel sticky as I pick up the phone, text "HELP", and make a donation to the Syrian refugee appeal.

Fundraisers like these have become part of the fabric of our lives – they are in our magazines, on TV, even posters on the subway. So commonplace are the images that we learn to filter them out. In the newspaper I was reading there were similar appeals for cancer research, wildlife conservation, homelessness, and victims of domestic abuse. At times, it seems there's no end to the call on our goodwill.

And that should not be surprising, for the urge to alleviate suffering is surely part of our humanity. Indeed, to have no sympathy for the pain of others is a mark of a psychopath. And yet we cannot credibly respond to every cry for help. In the United States there are estimated to be 1.5 million registered non-profit organizations; in the UK around a third of that number, with a similar proliferation of social ventures across the developed world.

This ‘third sector' as it's sometimes called has become a significant part of our social infrastructure, and in many ways, it's as competitive for our attention as the mainstream economy. We choose our causes and from the natural disorder of what is effectively a ‘market for our hearts', there emerges a growing wealth of charity in the broadest and most generous sense of that term. Or so the theory goes.

The notion of charity as the desire to eliminate suffering is sometimes contrasted to a broader vision of philanthropy and the quest to find lasting solutions for the root causes of our problems. We tend to think of philanthropists as a rich few, often historical figures with a social conscience. In liberal democracies, much of their role is now given over to the State, with non-profits filling the gaps and addressing more immediate and particular needs.

To me, the distinction is somewhat academic. All of us are aware that the problems in Syria or Somalia – or even our neighborhood – are the result of forces that ought to be fixed. But we also know that hungry bellies need feeding and traumatized children will not survive winter in a tent. Those caught in the crosswinds of circumstance are deserving of both our immediate attention and our efforts to make a greater and longer-lasting change.

And mostly, the two approaches go hand in hand. Very few larger charities are focused only on the here and now, and yet understandably, they will seek to leverage our more visceral responses to raise funds and build awareness – just as they will lobby the rich and famous, be they individuals, governments or corporations, for larger donations that offer the promise (and reflected aura) of a legacy difference.

But for many of us, all of this can seem somewhat removed. This is surely why so many smaller organizations still thrive in the face of what's become a quasi-corporate competition for our sympathies. Winston Churchill once famously said that we make a living by what we get – but make a life by what we give. I think it's that truth which lies behind our desire not only to donate cash – which good though that it is, can feel like conscience appeasement – but to volunteer and campaign for causes which, although they may seem peripheral to others, are closest to our hearts.

I recall a colleague complaining to me, not unkindly but in frustration, about the fundraisers at his local school. They were so inefficient, he said; hours spent baking cakes and running raffles, when frankly if everyone who cared has simply donated twenty dollars they'd have raised twice as much in half the time. He was probably right, but of course, he misses the point of the exercise. Just as we get our children involved in community work as much for the lessons it teaches them as the difference they can tangibly make.

Of course, the definition of community is wider now than ever. For some, it remains rooted in their neighborhood, their church, or school. For others, that sense of belonging might come from their workplace, their hobbies, their ethnicity even. This is a good thing, for the diversity of interests leads ultimately to richer lives for us all- and I would argue, a voluntary sector that better reflects our needs and concerns than any interventionist design could hope to do. Which is why, wearing my corporate hat for a moment, we should resist calls for overregulation of the non-profit sector.

Instead, we should encourage involvement and giving of different sorts – awarding tax breaks and stipends to those who volunteer, for example – and promoting new models of contribution that draw on our collective efforts as well as our cash. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege to work with many gifted individuals and have seen the progress that their flair makes possible. It's common for the churches of many different faiths to ask their followers to gift a percentage of their income, but consider the impact if we all of us offered a percentage of our talents. For some that might mean baking cakes – and it's good that they do – but for an academic say, it could be directing a percentage of their research at social issues, or for executives like myself, advising on strategies and governance.

In the US and the UK, non-profits are typically seen as a substitute to State funding, but there are other approaches that we can learn from. I've already mentioned the roles of the churches and faiths which are prominent in many cultures. Across much of mainland Europe, there is often a more social-corporate model, with close cooperation and even contracting between the State and charities. In Scandinavia and the Netherlands, where high taxes and high-quality services are the norm, the emphasis is on volunteering and participation.

The pool of our talent is limitless – and it is here, I believe, where the potential for a modern philanthropy lies. Lasting social solutions are seldom designed from above, rather they evolve through an iterative process of progress and refinement, underpinned by care for the outcome. This asks more of us than the adverts and appeals that surround us, and it requires leaders to step forward and encourage others to do the same. But here's the thing: it pays us back in spades. Short of utopia, there will always be a role for larger organizations, and thank goodness they are there, but to have a wider, more caring society we need to bridge the gap between ourselves and those in need with something more tangible than simply texting "HELP".

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Website – https://josopdeweegh.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jos-jozef-j-opdeweegh-13986b70/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_D7qf0sQsSzQeDFqAYjgLQ
Twitter – https://twitter.com/jos_opdeweegh

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Cann American Corp. Announces Advisory Board

CLOVERDALE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Cann American Corp. (OTC PINK:CNNA) is pleased to announce the formation of a corporate Advisory Board.

Advisory Board members include:

Patrick King: Known as "The Soil King", Patrick is a public figure in cannabis and a Sonoma County Original Grower (S.C.O.G.). His success as a cultivator is legendary and led to the creation of a business built around his Big Rootz soil recipe, considered the standard of excellence for outdoor growing. Pat's unwavering commitment to cultivating clean, pure and effective flower is reflected in every product produced at his Seed2Soul facility.

Michael Stark: Mr. Stark is a New York metro based cannabis industry consultant. With over 20 years experience he has established a vast network of industry resources nationwide.

Jeremy Amsden: Mr. Amsden is a Philadelphia based real estate acquisition expert and a graduate of the Wharton School of Business.

Nick Walker: Mr. Walker is a multi-generation master grower and consultant based in the Bay Area of California. An expert in navigating compliance matters, Nick has helped over 30 companies obtain licensing in California.

The company's Advisory Board will serve as a think tank, meeting on a bi-monthly basis to assist the company in staying up to date on industry advancements, identifying opportunities, navigating compliance matters, and consulting on transactions.

Stated CEO, Jason Black: "As the company continues to expand it will ultimately become more than one person can manage alone. Fortunately, the Company has a strong team and boots on the ground going forward. These are people all at the top of their respective game. We may enlist additional members in the future as well. Though our roots are firmly planted in California, adding some members from the east coast is in line with my long-term goals of establishing a footprint from coast to coast."

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "may," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "target," "potential," "is likely," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The Company has based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Some or all of the results anticipated by these forward-looking statements may not be achieved. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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Warren Whitlock Shares ‘Distributed Conversations’ on Technology’s Future to iTunes

LAS VEGAS, NV and SAN FRANCISCO, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 25, 2020 / Warren Whitlock is changing focus to share his expert advice on the future of technology through his new podcast 'Distributed Conversations' now available on Apple iTunes and other platforms. As the best-selling author of 'Profitable Social Media: Business Results Without Playing Games' and having been named to the 'Forbes Top 10 Social Media Power Influencers' list, this veteran podcaster is bringing his decades worth of digital business development insights and strategies to business owners and tech companies.

When Whitlock wrote the first book about Twitter in 2008, the social media internet landscape was relatively new and unknown. Today, companies of all types and scale are doing their best to tap into the social media market through popular social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin.

Warren Whitlock holding a copy of his Amazon best-selling social media book. Image Credit: Warren Whitlock.

Once Forbes named Whitlock to the Top 10 Social Media Power Influencers list, Whitlock has been frequently invited to speak about social networking, publicity, and marketing. Now he has added blockchain, media, health, and future technologies to his vast repertoire of knowledge.

Since authoring the book Profitable Social Media: Business Results Without Playing Games, has allowed Whitlock to further share his knowledge of technology, business services, and broadcasting to make a real difference in the business world.

Whitlock believes in strategies that integrate mobile marketing, press relations, and lead generation with the goal of conversions and lifetime value. As an expert and influencer, Whitlock has helped hundreds of companies to transform old strategies, to embrace a new way of doing business using social media and online marketing.

Now, Whitlock feels the need to help even more people, both businesses and individuals by starting his new podcast to reach out to people all over the world. Those who want to keep up on all the latest news and developments in the world of technology, as it relates to social media, business, and society.

"I believe that we all have a responsibility to work together in the growing technological age to make sure we are ensuring the best future for all of us, as well as future generations. That means that those with the knowledge of how to make that future more frictionless are duty bound to share it," said Whitlock.

Apple iTunes podcast: Distributed Conversations, Tech Ideas for a Frictionless Future, with host Warren Whitlock. Image Credit: Warren Whitlock.

On the Distributed Conversations iTunes podcast, Whitlock and his guests discuss the future of technological revolutions and how their acceleration is even more significant than we realize.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) launched iTunes in January 2001. The legendary and late Steve Jobs (1955 to 2011) forever changed the way we buy and consume media by creating iTunes. Tim Cook is Apple's current Chief Executive Officer.

Whitlock, a frequent guest of podcasts himself, will interview with startup and thought leaders on Distributed Conversations, talking about ideas that will help us move from a centralized to distributed world. Discussions on implications for business, society, and life from trust networks built on blockchain and the reduction of friction in every part of our lives.

Future guests of the podcast will include innovators in blockchain, machine learning, 5g connections, along with tech startups in fintech, business processes, health care, and more.

To be considered for a guest spot on an upcoming show, connect socially with Whitlock on Twitter where he currently has over 500,000+ followers, and on LinkedIn.

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