VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2020 / Commerce Resources Corp. (TSXV:CCE)(FSE:D7H0) (the "Company" or "Commerce") is pleased to report that the Ashram REE/ Fluorspar Deposit is the subject focus of two papers that will be presented at the upcoming 2020 Conference of Metallurgists (COM2020). The conference was originally planned to be held in Toronto this August; however, it has recently been rescheduled for October 14th and 15th and is modified to an online webinar format given recent events. COM2020 is organized by the Metallurgy and Materials Society, a section of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM).

The first paper, initially announced in news release dated May 13th, 2020, is a joint collaboration between the Company and CanmetMINING, a branch of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), and is titled "Mineral processing flowsheet options for the Ashram rare earth and fluorspar deposit". The authors, Tesfaye Negeri and Maziar Sauber of CanmetMINING and Darren L. Smith, the Company's Ashram Project Manager, detail in the paper recent test work completed by CanmetMINING where a marked improvement in flotation performance has been demonstrated through a combination of distributed reagent additions, reagent synergism, and reverse conditioning in a very simple and basic flotation circuit.

The second paper is authored by Kang Sun, Christel Bemelmans, and Nick Hazen of Hazen Research, Inc., the Company's primary metallurgical lab for the Ashram Project, and is titled "Recovering rare earths and other metallic values from fluorine-containing concentrates using carbochlorination and aqueous leaching". The test work that forms the basis of the paper utilizes flotation concentrate from the Ashram Deposit as one of two feedstocks to assess the merits of carbochlorination, a thermal process (650-800 °C) using coke and chlorine, to make rare earth chloride (REECl3) that is soluble in dilute HCl. The purpose of the work was to clarify the fundamental chemistry of carbochlorination of fluorine-bearing concentrates. The results of the test work will be presented in the paper at COM2020.

The Company is pleased with the results detailed in these papers, and specifically with respect to the significant optimizations of the Ashram Deposit's flotation circuit by CanmetMINING, as it is directly applicable to the project's working flowsheet. The Company is also pleased to provide its continued support to the academic and institutional rare earth element research and development industry through the supply of Ashram Deposit material and geological support. The Ashram Deposit outcrops at surface and has allowed for cost-effective collection of large amounts of material for test work. As such, the Company is actively engaged with various research and academic institutions to support the advancement of the REE industry in Canada, and in Quebec specifically.

NI 43-101 Disclosure

Darren L. Smith, M.Sc., P.Geo., Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd., a Permit holder with the Ordre des Géologues du Québec and Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, supervised the preparation of the technical information in this news release.

About Commerce Resources Corp.

Commerce Resources Corp. is an exploration and development company with a particular focus on deposits of rare metals and rare earth elements. The Company is focused on the development of its Ashram Rare Earth Element Deposit in Quebec and the Upper Fir Tantalum-Niobium Deposit in British Columbia.

For more information, please visit the corporate website at www.commerceresources.com or email info@commerceresources.com.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors
COMMERCE RESOURCES CORP.

"Chris Grove"

Chris Grove
President and Director
Tel: 604.484.2700
Email: cgrove@commerceresources.com
Web: http://www.commerceresources.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking information which is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements in this press release include that CanmetMINING's work on the Ashram Deposit will identify a key approach to further enhance beneficiation performance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information. Risks that could change or prevent these statements from coming to fruition include that CanmetMINING's work may not be successful; changing costs for mining and processing; increased capital costs; the timing and content of upcoming work programs; geological interpretations based on drilling that may change with more detailed information; potential process methods and mineral recoveries assumption based on limited test work and by comparison to what are considered analogous deposits that with further test work may not be comparable; testing of our process may not prove successful and even it tests are successful, the economic and other outcomes may not be as expected; the availability of labour, equipment and markets for the products produced; and despite the current expected viability of the project, conditions changing such that the minerals on our property cannot be economically mined, or that the required permits to build and operate the envisaged mine can be obtained. The forward-looking information contained herein is given as of the date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Commerce Resources Corp.

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KERALA, INDIA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2020 / The increasing dependence for people working from home and commencing their own businesses in the year 2020 has created a newfound demand in the hosting business. With several choices to increase their stream of income, the question of having a strong host to bolster your online presence is one of the most important. If you're looking for a rock-solid host to have your back, FastComet is the one that could work for you. A name that is well known in the hosting market, FastComet takes after its name and provides a stellar performance.

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Owing to their private organization status, this company is in league with the big dogs in a billion-dollar industry. For a young organization with a handful of employees, FastComet makes big claims that they deliver on. It was appeasing to see that their performance was exactly as promised. We conducted independent research to check out their performance as compared to their popular competitors and here's what we admire about FastComet:

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Unaudited Results for the three months ended 30 June 2020

Corporate and Operational Update

TORONTO, ON / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2020 / Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (AIM: ECO, TSX‐V: EOG), the oil and gas exploration company with license interests in Guyana and Namibia, is pleased to announce its results for the three months ended 30 June 2020, alongside a corporate and operational update.

Results Highlights:

Financials

As at 30 June 2020, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of US$ 17.9 million with zero debt and remains fully funded for its share (15% WI net) of further appraisal and exploration drilling at Orinduik Block offshore Guyana (the "Orinduik Block") of up to three wells at US$120M (gross).
As at 30 June 2020, Eco had total assets of US$19.2 million, total liabilities of US$ 372,138 and total equity of US$18.8 million.
58% cost reduction this quarter in response to COVID-19 strict cost cutting measures taken as of April 2020.
The Company has changed its presentation currency from Canadian Dollars to US Dollars to better reflect the business activities and future operations which will be predominantly in US Dollars, and to improve investors' ability to compare the Company's results to its industry peers.

Operations – Guyana

The Orinduik JV partners (the "Partners") are further defining the Orinduik geological modeling, previous discoveries, prospects maturation and drilling targets selection. The Partners are also reviewing and incorporating the latest Kanuku Block Carapa-1 light oil discovery up dip and behind Orinduik and additional regional exploration information into the models. The intention is to provide further definition to the Cretaceous interpretation and target selection for drilling.
On 30 June 2020, the Company and its Partners on the license approved a budget in the amount of approximately US$5 million through to 31 December, 2020 for 3D reprocessing based on new regional results and target selection. The Company's share of this budget is US$750,000.

Outlook:

Guyana

Alongside its JV Partners, multiple drilling prospects on the license are currently being reviewed. High-graded candidates will be considered for the next drilling programme.
Eco remains fully funded for a further drilling programme on the Orinduik Block and, subject to JV Partner approval, anticipates drilling at least two exploration wells into light oil cretaceous targets in 2021. Further updates on this matter will be made as appropriate.

The Orinduik JV partners are Eco Atlantic (15% working interest ("WI")), Tullow Guyana B.V. ("Tullow") (Operator, 60% WI) and Total E&P Guyana B.V. ("Total") (25% WI).

Namibia

Eco continues to benefit from a strategically significant acreage position in-country and is progressing its various work programmes offshore Namibia. The company is witnessing an increased interest from multiple IOCs in Namibia.
The Company continues to monitor upcoming drilling activity in the region, which could potentially see up to five exploration wells drilled on behalf of ExxonMobil, Total, Maurel & Prom, Shell and ReconAfrica in the next 12 months, expected to start Q4 2020.

Corporate

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lower oil price environment, Eco took decisive action to quickly reduce costs throughout the business.
The Company has decreased its total non-exploration expenses, including general and administration expense and compensation costs incurred during the three months ended June 30, 2020 (Q1 2021), when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020 (Q4 2020), by 58%.
The action generated material significant savings and has ensured the business remains well capitalised, with no debt on the balance sheet, for its 2021 drilling and exploration plans.

Gil Holzman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Eco Atlantic, commented:

"The Company has made significant strides towards advancing its asset portfolio in 2020. Due to the actions taken, Eco remains well capitalised and fully funded for a further drilling campaign in Guyana and additional activity elsewhere.

"In Guyana, we have made excellent progress with high grading and further defining multiple highly prospective drilling prospects. Alongside our JV Partners, we firmly believe in the upside potential of the Block and we look forward to recommencing drilling activity in 2021. We look forward to updating the market on our plans in the coming months.

"In Namibia, we continue to see increasing interest in the country's offshore oil potential, especially with another set of exploration wells planned by other operators over the coming 12 months. We have an important strategic acreage position offshore Namibia and expect any successful drilling activity in the region to benefit us.

"Despite the challenging macro backdrop, Eco has a resilient business model and has taken decisive action to preserve the Company's liquidity. We continue to benefit from strategically important acreage positions in two exploration hotspots and from a strong partnership and cooperation with our biggest shareholder Africa Oil Corp., and I look forward to updating the market on developments over the coming months."

The Company's unaudited financial results for three months ended 30 June 2020, together with Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months to 30 June 2020, are available to download on the Company's website at www.ecooilandgas.com and on Sedar at www.sedar.com.

The following are the Company's Balance Sheet, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statement and selected notes from the annual Financial Statements. All amounts are in Canadian Dollars, unless otherwise stated.

Balance Sheet

 
June 30, 2020
 
 
March 31, 2020
 
 
April 1, 2019
 

 
Unaudited
 
 
Audited
 
 
Audited
 

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

 
 
17,918,133
 
 
 
18,667,016
 
 
 
18,750,453
 

Short-term investments

 
 
54,900
 
 
 
52,737
 
 
 
56,098
 

Government receivable

 
 
15,260
 
 
 
19,276
 
 
 
24,821
 

Amounts owing by license partners, net

 
 
60,966
 
 
 
45,596
 
 
 
–
 

Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses

 
 
48,160
 
 
 
46,262
 
 
 
60,678
 

 
 
18,097,419
 
 
 
18,830,887
 
 
 
18,892,050
 

Petroleum and natural gas licenses

 
 
1,117,171
 
 
 
1,117,171
 
 
 
1,117,171
 

Total Assets

 
 
19,214,590
 
 
 
19,948,058
 
 
 
20,009,221
 

Liabilities

Current liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 
 
372,138
 
 
 
350,242
 
 
 
317,548
 

Amounts owing to license partners, net

 
 
–
 
 
 
–
 
 
 
845,524
 

Total Liabilities

 
 
372,138
 
 
 
350,242
 
 
 
1,163,072
 

Equity

Share capital

 
 
59,099,725
 
 
 
59,099,725
 
 
 
37,509,183
 

Restricted share units reserve

 
 
267,669
 
 
 
267,669
 
 
 
83,597
 

Warrants

 
 
53,026
 
 
 
53,026
 
 
 
39,570
 

Stock options

 
 
2,555,467
 
 
 
2,542,824
 
 
 
2,387,837
 

Foreign currency translation reserve

 
 
(1,081,000)
 
 
 
(1,117,859
)
 
 
–
 

Accumulated deficit

 
 
(42,052,435)
 
 
 
(41,247,569
)
 
 
(21,174,038
)

Total Equity

 
 
18,842,452
 
 
 
19,597,816
 
 
 
18,846,149
 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 
 
19,214,590
 
 
 
19,948,058
 
 
 
20,009,221
 

Income Statement

 
Three months ended
 

 
June 30,
 

 
2020
 
 
2019
 

 
Unaudited
 

Revenue

Interest income

 
 
28,409
 
 
 
126,931
 

 
 
28,409
 
 
 
126,931
 

Operating expenses:

Compensation costs

 
 
172,304
 
 
 
161,692
 

Professional fees

 
 
32,615
 
 
 
18,083
 

Operating costs

 
 
519,677
 
 
 
6,173,380
 

General and administrative costs

 
 
87,003
 
 
 
394,083
 

Share-based compensation

 
 
12,643
 
 
 
43,999
 

Foreign exchange (gain) loss

 
 
9,033
 
 
 
(36,888
)

Total expenses

 
 
833,275
 
 
 
6,754,349
 

Net loss and comprehensive loss

 
 
(804,866)
 
 
 
(6,627,418
)

Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to equity holders of the parent

 
 
(0.00)
 
 
 
(0.04
)

Weighted average number of ordinary shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share

 
 
184,697,723
 
 
 
180,184,880
 

Cash Flow Statement

 
Three months ended
 

 
June 30,
 

 
2020
 
 
2019
 

 
Unaudited
 

Cash flow from operating activities

Net loss from operations

 
 
(804,866)
 
 
 
(6,627,418
)

Items not affecting cash:

Share-based compensation

 
 
12,643
 
 
 
43,999
 

Changes in non???cash working capital:

Government receivable

 
 
4,728
 
 
 
8,526
 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 
 
33,469
 
 
 
(215,378
)

Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses

 
 
–
 
 
 
22,866
 

Advance from and amounts owing to license partners

 
 
(13,280)
 
 
 
3,294,645
 

 
 
(767,306)
 
 
 
(3,472,760
)

Cash flow from financing activities

Net proceeds from private placement

 
 
–
 
 
 
16,198,976
 

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

 
 
–
 
 
 
54,104
 

Proceeds from the exercise of warrants

 
 
–
 
 
 
120,388
 

 
 
–
 
 
 
16,373,468
 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 
 
(767,306)
 
 
 
12,900,708
 

Foreign exchange differences

 
 
18,422
 
 
 
581,492
 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

 
 
18,667,016
 
 
 
18,750,453
 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 
 
17,918,133
 
 
 
32,232,653
 

Notes to the Financial Statements

Basis of Preparation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements of the Company have been prepared on a historical cost basis with the exception of certain financial instruments that are measured at fair value. Historical cost is generally based on the fair value of the consideration given in exchange for assets.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Critical accounting estimates

Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized prospectively from the period in which the estimates are revised. The following are the key estimate and assumption uncertainties considered by management.

Change in functional currency assessment

The functional currency of the Company and its subsidiaries represent the currency of the primary economic environment in which each entity operates. Through to March 31, 2020, all entities were considered to have a functional currency of Canadian Dollars. On March 31, 2020, the Company determined the United States Dollar ("USD") to be the functional currency for Eco Guyana based on the increased expenditures incurred in USD which is expected to continue in the foreseeable future. On April 1, 2020, the Company determined the USD to be the functional currency for Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd, based on the increase in USD denominated spending as of April 1, 2020. On April 1, 2020, the Company also determined the USD to be the functional currency of Eco Guyana Oil & Gas (Barbados) Ltd, since this entity is 100% owned by Eco Atlantic, and is the 100% owner of Eco Guyana, both of which have functional currencies denominated in USD. The change in estimate has been applied on a prospective basis effective April 1, 2020.

Effective April 1, 2020, the Company also changed its presentation currency from Canadian Dollars to USD. The change in presentation currency is to better reflect the Company's business activities and to improve investors' ability to compare the Company's results to its peers. This change has been applied retroactively as if the Company's new presentation currency has always been the Company's presentation currency.

**ENDS**

For more information, please visit www.ecooilandgas.com or contact the following:

Eco Atlantic Oil and Gas

c/o Celicourt +44 (0) 20 8434 2754

Gil Holzman, CEO

Colin Kinley, COO

Alice Carroll, Head of Marketing and IR

+44(0)781 729 5070 | +1 (416) 318 8272

Strand Hanson Limited (Financial & Nominated Adviser)

+44 (0) 20 7409 3494

James Harris

James Bellman

Berenberg (Broker)

+44 (0) 20 3207 7800

Matthew Armitt

Detlir Elezi

Celicourt (PR)

+44 (0) 20 8434 2754

Mark Antelme

Jimmy Lea

Hannam & Partners (Research Advisor)

Neil Passmore

+44 (0) 20 7905 8500

The information contained within this announcement is deemed by the Company to constitute inside information as stipulated under the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014.

Notes to editors:

About Eco Atlantic:

Eco Atlantic is a TSX-V and AIM quoted Oil & Gas exploration and production Company with interests in Guyana and Namibia, where significant oil discoveries have been made.

The Group aims to deliver material value for its stakeholders through oil exploration, appraisal and development activities in stable emerging markets, in partnership with major oil companies, including Tullow, Total and Azinam.

In Guyana, Eco Guyana holds a 15% Working Interest alongside Total (25%) and Tullow Oil (60%) in the 1,800 km2 Orinduik Block in the shallow water of the prospective Suriname-Guyana basin. The Orinduik Block is adjacent and updip to ExxonMobil and Hess Corporation's Stabroek Block, on which sixteen discoveries have been announced and over 9 Billion BOE of oil equivalent recoverable resources are estimated. First oil production commenced in December 2019 from the deep-water Liza Field, less than three years from FID.

Jethro-1 was the first major oil discovery on Orinduik Block. The Jethro-1 encountered 180.5 feet (55 meters) of net high-quality oil pay in excellent Lower Tertiary sandstone reservoirs which further proves recoverable oil resources. Joe-1 is the second discovery on the Orinduik Block and comprises high quality oil-bearing sandstone reservoir with a high porosity of Upper Tertiary age. The Joe-1 well encountered 52 feet (16 meters) of continuous thick sandstone which further proves the presence of recoverable oil resources.

In Namibia, the Company holds interests in four offshore petroleum licenses totalling approximately 25,000km2 with over 2.3bboe of prospective P50 resources in the Walvis Basin. These four licenses, Cooper, Guy, Sharon and Tamar are being developed alongside partners Azinam and NAMCOR. Eco has been granted a drilling permit on its Cooper Block (Operator).

This information is provided by RNS, the news service of the London Stock Exchange. RNS is approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as a Primary Information Provider in the United Kingdom. Terms and conditions relating to the use and distribution of this information may apply. For further information, please contact rns@lseg.com or visit www.rns.com.

SOURCE: Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Ltd.

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THE INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS DEEMED BY SDX TO CONSTITUTE INSIDE INFORMATION AS STIPULATED UNDER THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) NO. 596/2014 ("MAR"). ON THE PUBLICATION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT VIA A REGULATORY INFORMATION SERVICE ("RIS"), THIS INSIDE INFORMATION IS NOW CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.

LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / 20 August 2020 / SDX Energy Plc (AIM:SDX), the MENA-focused oil and gas company, is pleased to announce its unaudited financial and operating results for the six months ended 30 June 2020. All monetary values are expressed in United States dollars net to the Company unless otherwise stated. SDX management will be hosting a conference call today at 3:00pm UK time, details of which can be found in the release below.

Click on, or paste the following link into your web browser, to view the full associated PDF document.

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SOURCE: SDX Energy PLC

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Health & safety remains our number one priority
Robust performance in a challenging environment
Decisive reaction to evolving market backdrop
EBITDA and margin ahead despite lower sales
Record cash generation; further underpinning financial strength & flexibility
$3.8bn improvement in net debt position; $10bn of available liquidity
Continued dividend delivery; interim dividend in line with prior year

DUBLIN / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2020 /

H1 Summary Financials

2020

LFL

Sales Revenue

$12.2bn

-3%

EBITDA

$1.6bn

+2%

EBITDA Margin

13.0%

+70bps

Operating Cash Flow

$1.0bn

+$0.7bn

Q3 EBITDA is expected to be in line with prior year
Limited visibility for Q4 and into 2021
Focused on continuing to improve profitability, margins & cash

Albert Manifold, Chief Executive, said today:

"Our first-half performance is testament to the hard work and dedication of all our people during a very challenging and uncertain period. As ever, health and safety is our number one priority and our primary focus is to provide a safe working environment for all of our employees. As a Group we took swift and comprehensive action in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and our ability to flex our cost base and deliver improved profitability, margins and cash generation in a rapidly evolving environment demonstrates the strength and resilience of our business. The outlook for the rest of the year and into 2021 remains uncertain and is dependent on an improving health situation across our markets."

Click on, or paste the following link into your web browser, to view the full announcement.

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SOURCE: CRH PLC

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / August 19, 2020 / Core One Labs Inc. (CSE:COOL)(OTCQX:CLABD)(Frankfurt:LD62) (WKN: A2P8K3) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that, effective immediately, Mr. Geoff Balderson has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company. Mr. Balderson has an extensive background in business and has worked in the capital markets for over 20 years. He currently acts as an officer and director of multiple TSX Venture and Canadian Securities Exchange listed companies. Mr. Balderson is the President of Harmony Corporate Services Ltd., a Vancouver based company that provides administrative services to publicly listed companies. Prior to this he was an Investment Advisor with two Canadian investment dealers. Mr. Balderson is a graduate of the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia.

About Core One Labs Inc.

Core One Labs Inc. is a technology company that licenses its technology to a state-of-the-art production and packaging facility located in Southern California. The Company's technology produces infused strips (like breath strips) that are not only a safer, healthier option to other forms of delivery but also superior bioavailability of cannabis constituents. Some strips will also include supplemental co-active ingredients such as nutraceuticals, vitamins and peptides. The technology provides a new way to accurately meter the dosage and assure the purity of selected product.

Core One Labs Inc.
Joel Shacker
Chief Executive Officer

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

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The Founder of JPAR Hopes to Be in All 50 U.S. States by 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 20, 2020 / Giuseppe ‘JP' Piccinini, the owner and founder of JP & Associates REALTORS(R), is pleased to announce that his company has gone from an independent company to operating in 17 states, all in two years. This is part of Piccinini's rapid expansion plan for his company.

To learn more about JPAR and their innovative approach to real estate, please visit https://www.jpar.com/.

As a company spokesperson noted, Piccinini hopes that JPAR will be in all 50 states by 2023.

Piccinini founded his company in 2011 with one key goal in mind: to supply real estate agents with everything they could want or need in a brokerage. As a top producing agent himself, Piccinini has a great deal of first-hand knowledge about the industry, and what Realtors need to succeed.

When launching JPAR, Piccinini focused his company on two key components: productivity and service. That mindset is what led JPAR to become the #1 independent brokerage for home sales in Texas.

Now, nine years later, Piccinini's vision and plan have been very successful. Over 200 Realtors join each month, and with the sale of over 50 franchises, the spokesperson noted that JPAR is now listed as the nation's number one fastest-growing 100 percent commission brokerage and Top 10 U.S. franchise.

"JP & Associates REALTORS is a full-service brokerage at a capped, transaction fee cost with a productivity standard and a service-based culture," the spokesperson noted, adding that JPAR offers free company leads and referral programs, 7 day broker support, as well as training, coaching and mentorship.

Over the last couple of years, Piccinini has also strived to hire quality leadership. As he has seen many times during his career, assigning the right people to the correct positions for their skillsets will make a huge difference. Starting in 2018, Mark Johnson, CEO of JPAR Brokerage (former Executive for HomeServices SoCal & EVP at Tom Ferry International) was among the first key figures to join JPAR. Joining in 2019, Geoff Lewis (former RE/MAX President) guides the ship as President of Vesuvius Holdings, LLC & CEO of JPAR Franchising. Other key additions include Justin Tracy (Former CEO/Founder of Kunversion), LaTascha Durden, Vesuvius Holdings, LLC Chief of Staff, and Tom Freireich, VP of Partnerships and Events (former Keller Williams Director of Vendor Relations). These additions have been especially helpful to JPAR as it expanded into franchising.

"We have an amazing team of strong leaders, and by prioritizing their skills, we have seen a great deal of focused growth in all areas," he said.

For Realtors who wish to work with a company that is committed to giving back to the community, the spokesperson noted that JPAR has a strong service-based culture.

"We have established the Emilio & Giovanna Piccinini Better Future Foundation. This amazing Foundation is dedicated to rewarding those children who face challenges, but still strive to accomplish academic and leadership achievements in hopes of a better future," the spokesperson noted.

About JP & Associates REALTORS:

At JP & Associates REALTORS(R), they have built a company that focuses on putting agents first. Opening in 2011, JPAR is taking the real estate industry by storm and JPAR Franchising has earned accolades such as Top 10 Hottest Franchise (according to Inc.), a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree (2019: #1004), and the Fastest-Growing 100 percent Commission Brokerage and Franchise in the USA (according to Real Trends 500). Since offering franchise services in 2018, JPAR has expanded to 17 states. JPAR has franchises across Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Texas. JPAR is expanding nationwide and offers franchising opportunities for entrepreneurial real estate professionals. For more info, please visit: https://www.jpar.com/

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SOURCE: JP & Associates REALTORS

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