ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / The prospects of becoming your own boss, growing a business you love, and living as a self-reliant individual is one of the most rewarding endeavors for anyone to undertake. However, taking the first step towards entrepreneurship is not easy. Entrepreneurial success takes clear vision, unwavering will, and consistent action to see results.

As someone who realized major success through founding several large e-commerce businesses, Deepak "Dee" Agarwal, has learned a thing or two about entrepreneurship. Dee Agarwal is the former CEO and founder of the multi-category online retailer, NoMoreRack.com.

The following are Deepak Agarwal's five tips for those seeking to become a successful entrepreneur.

1. Be Willing to Put in the Work

According to Forbes, nine out of ten start-ups fail in their first year. In today's marketplace, the toughest obstacle for any entrepreneur is to break free of mediocrity. Having the right idea, realistic financial expectations, correct timing, and near-perfect strategy means nothing if you are not willing to put in the work to achieve success. Deepak Agarwal notes, "Building an enterprise in a rapidly changing digital market is going to take persistence, creativity and, above all, continued learning. Disruption is fueled by innovation, which is grounded in insight and knowledge."

2. Surround Yourself With the Right People

One of the hardest responsibilities as an entrepreneur is learning you're not going to be able to be on every project and in every meeting. This is why hiring trustworthy people is crucial for a business to grow. Empower your team for success by helping them bring their own vision to the table, and it will make all the difference in the company's future. "The path to success isn't singular," notes Dee Agarwal. "You will need to find the right individuals who will keep your business moving forward. Find those who are passionate about what you're doing, and it will help to make the most of your efforts."

3. Know Your Customers

Deepak Agarwal notes, "If you don't know the customers' wants, needs, and buying behaviors, it will be impossible to connect and engage with them."

Entrepreneurs need to know their customers, pay attention to feedback, and adapt their products accordingly to their consumer or market needs. Too often, entrepreneurs invest time and money in marketing their products and services without knowing their customer base, leading to poor ROI and sub-optimal use of marketing resources. It is crucial to spend time knowing your audience long before you have the chance to sell your goods or services.

4. Build Your Network

To develop a community, foster relationships by cultivating online and offline spaces. Empower your members to not only increase brand engagement and awareness but to gain feedback in order to optimize the networks in which to reach and engage potential clients. "To stay relevant with current trends," says Deepak Agarwal, "it takes more than a well-written article to engage an audience. Entrepreneurs need to make sure their company has an active social media presence, relevant content, and a willingness to adapt to ever-changing cultural conditions."

5. Use Critical Thinking

Using critical thinking is central to entrepreneurial success. "Entrepreneurs in their early stages of development have to be able to think on their toes," notes Deepak Agarwal. "They have to make the right decisions, typically with few resources, very little time, and without constructive feedback from peers and professionals." Being able to think critically and argue rationally are the two greatest tools for any successful entrepreneur.

For more expert business tips from Deepak Agarwal, read ROI-Driven Customer Acquisition and Retention.

CONTACT:
Andrew Mitchell
Email: media@cambridgeglobalmedia.com
Phone: 404-955-7133

SOURCE: Scenic Figure

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ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / In today's marketplace, consumers increasingly demand that their online purchases are delivered in a matter of days, and in some cases, hours. As a result, shipping is more than just a logistical process, but a key determining factor in purchasing decisions. In fact, research from Pitney Bowes found that 93% of consumers say shipping options are an important factor in their online shopping experience.

"It can be expensive for retailers to meet these demands, and shipping across the country takes time," said Deepak "Dee" Agarwal, C-Suite retail industry leader. "One strategy e-retailers should consider is zone skipping. This is a strategy where businesses ship products to a carrier hub closest to their final destination — allowing them to "skip zones" to save the cost and time of multiple transfer locations."

Zone skipping can cut out days of shipping time, which is crucial in today's market. On average, consumers receive their packages within two days when they order from businesses that utilize zone-skipping. This benefits businesses that primarily function in the e-commerce market, as consumers receive their products faster — helping ease the decision making process on purchases.

"A significant number of consumers will abandon their online shopping carts due to shipping cost sticker shock and shipping times. Zone skipping can be crucial in alleviating some of the consumer's hesitancy related to the arrival of their orders," noted Deepak Agarwal.

Zone skipping allows many companies to provide two-day free shipping for over 90% of their products. With many consumers spending more time at home due to COVID-19, companies cannot afford to offer subpar shipping processes, especially as consumers rely on fast shipping for items they need but do not feel comfortable leaving their homes to purchase.

"In an e-commerce world, consumers want their products yesterday, and slower businesses lacking fast shipping will suffer, especially in our current environment of quarantine," noted Deepak Agarwal.

In addition to saving businesses on shipping time, zone skipping can also be valuable to cost saving efforts. By saving on the cost of multiple transfer points and shipping facilities, zone skipping enables businesses to offer less costly or even free shipping to consumers. Although it may seem like a small detail, shipping costs can make a consumer hesitate or abandon their purchase, while inexpensive or free shipping can subtly validate their purchase as a good decision. Therefore, consumers may end up purchasing more items or shopping more frequently with companies that make shipping cheap and convenient.

"Keeping up with the demand for instant gratification has forced businesses to adapt their strategies," says Dee Agarwal. "Zone skipping can be a critical strategy and tool to help e-brands meet this persistent and growing demand, while remaining competitive."

For more expert business tips from Deepak Agarwal, read ROI-Driven Customer Acquisition and Retention.

Contact:

Andrew Mitchell
Email: media@cambridgeglobalmedia.com
Phone: 404-955-7133

SOURCE: Deepak Agarwal

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Driven Deliveries Inc. (the "Company" or "Driven") (OTCQB:DRVD), one of California's fastest-growing online cannabis retailers and direct-to-consumer logistics companies, today announced Christian Schenk, Chief Executive Officer, is presenting virtually at the LD 500 Conference on September 1, 2020.

Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2020
Time: 1:20pm ET / Track 2
Register: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2019/36115

During the presentation, Mr. Schenk will discuss some of the Company's recent and previously announced corporate milestones accomplished in 2020 as well as the Company's ongoing progress executing against its strategic expansion plan, including:

Record-breaking sales growth, driving revenue of $5.7 million in the second quarter 2020, a 158% sequential increase over revenue of $2.2 million during the first quarter of 2020, as consumers turned to online cannabis providers following the COVID-19 pandemic 
The recent launch of its BrandBudee ‘brand-to-consumer' e-commerce widget, and subsequent success onboarding industry-leading California cannabis brands to the platform

Christian Schenk, CEO of Driven, commented, "Driven's growth is accelerating, with a record 31,259 orders completed in July. We are making progress executing against our expansion strategy, which is centered around growing customer numbers while maintaining our strong customer retention rates and reducing Cost of Customer Acquisition. I look forward to sharing some of the reasons behind this success, as well as more details on some of our recent accomplishments, at the LD 500 conference."

The live virtual event taking place from September 1-4, 2020 will feature prominent public companies, alongside interviews and keynotes with some of the most successful and influential business leaders in the small-cap world.

To be added to the distribution list, email IR@DRVD.com with "DRVD" in the subject line.

About Driven:

Driven Deliveries, Inc., is among the first publicly traded cannabis delivery service companies operating within the United States. Founded by experienced technology and cannabis executives, the company provides e-commerce solutions, online sales, and on-demand cannabis delivery, in select cities where allowed by law. Driven offers legal cannabis consumers the ability to purchase and receive their marijuana in a fast and convenient manner. By 2020, legitimate cannabis revenue in the U.S. market is projected to hit $23 billion. By leveraging consumer trends, and offering a proprietary, turnkey delivery system to its customers, management believes it is uniquely positioned to best serve the needs of the emerging cannabis industry and capture notable market share within the sector. For more information, please visit www.DRVD.com and review Driven's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

About LD Micro

Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world.

What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space. The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone. For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that we will achieve these plans, objectives, expectations or intentions. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company's control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections. Actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and the trading price for our common stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are affected by the risk factors described in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

KCSA Strategic Communications
Valter Pinto or Elizabeth Barker
+1 212-896-1254 or +1 212-896-1203
IR@DRVD.com

SOURCE: Driven Deliveries Inc. via LD Micro

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE:BTN), a leading provider of cinema products and services, digital signage and advertising, today announced that it will be presenting at the LD 500 investor conference on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 6:40 AM PST /9:40 AM EST. Mark Roberson, Chief Executive Officer of Ballantyne Strong will be presenting to a live audience. A webcast of the presentation will be available using the following link:

https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2019/36917

"We have been waiting for this moment all year long. Due to COVID, it has been nearly impossible for physical conferences to even take place. I want to show the world that you can still learn, have a great time, and see some of the most unique companies in the capital markets today. All without having to step foot outside. For the first time, LD Micro is accessible to everyone, and we are honored to welcome you to one of the most trusted platforms in the space." stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD.

The LD 500 will take place on September 1st through the 4th.

View Ballantyne Strong's profile here: http://www.ldmicro.com/profile/BTN

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About Ballantyne Strong

Ballantyne Strong (www.ballantynestrong.com) and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including the design, integration and installation of technology solutions for a broad range of applications; development and delivery of out-of-home messaging, advertising and communications; manufacturing of projection screens; and providing managed services including monitoring of networked equipment. The Company focuses on serving the entertainment retail and advertising.

About LD Micro

Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world.

What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space.

The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone.

For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

Contact:

Name: John Nesbett/IMS Investor Relations
Phone: (203) 972-9200
Email: jnesbett@institutionalms.com

SOURCE: Ballantyne Strong Inc. via LD Micro

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KAYS to report to shareholders on Q-2 results of operations, progress of medical cannabis cultivation projects in Greece and Israel, and other business developments

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Kaya Holdings, Inc., ("KAYS" or the "Company") (OTCQB:KAYS), the first U.S. publicly traded company to vertically integrate cannabis retail, cultivation and processing operations announced today that it has scheduled and commenced issuing reservation codes for an Online Shareholder Business Update, which is to be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

Seating is limited so please register now using the following link to reserve your place for the program:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fdKpjk8oTnWZeOzIwc2klw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact us via email at info@kayaholdings.com and we will assist you.

Participants will be able to view the presentation live on their computer, tablet or smartphone. The presentation is expected to last between 60-90 minutes and will feature online live discussion with Craig Frank, KAYS Chairman and CEO and W. David Jones, Senior Advisor for Business Development and Financial Operations, as well as live onsite reports from Management and Staff in Oregon, Greece and Israel.

Topics to be covered will include:

Results of Financial Operations for the three and six month periods ending June 30, 2020, as reported on KAYS recently filed Form 10-Q.
Reports on progress of our subsidiary Kaya Brands International, Inc.'s medical marijuana cultivation projects in Greece and Israel. These two facilities, as currently envisioned (and after obtaining successful financing, completing construction and obtaining final requisite licensing), are configured to produce approximately 600,000 pounds of GMP Certified, Premium Medical Grade, Cannabis annually for potential export to the European Union and elsewhere.
Other general business developments.

"We have spent the last two years planning on the expansion of our business by developing international opportunities for KAYS. Management had determined that international projects would enable KAYS to leverage its 6+ years in the U.S. cannabis industry to foster growth and build increase shareholder value," stated KAYS CEO Craig Frank. "We look forward on reporting KAYS' progress shareholders."

About Kaya Holdings, Inc. (www.kayaholdings.com)

Kaya Holdings, Inc. ("KAYS") is a touch-the-plant vertically integrated legal cannabis company operating a number of majority-owned subsidiaries that retail, cultivate, produce and distribute premium medical and recreational cannabis products, including flower, concentrates, oils and extracts, cannabis-infused foods and beverages, topicals and cannaceuticals. KAYS is a fully reporting, US-based publicly traded company, listed for trading on the OTCQB Tier of the over-the-counter market under the symbol OTCQB:KAYS.

Summary of Operations

KAYS corporate structure includes the following three majority-owned subsidiaries, each responding to various demands and opportunities in the cannabis industry:

Marijuana Holdings Americas, Inc. owns the Kaya Shack™ brand of licensed medical and recreational marijuana stores (www.kayashack.com) and the Kaya Farms™ brand of cannabis production and processing operations that operate in the United States. Kaya Brands USA, Inc. owns a wide range of proprietary brands of cannabis extracts, oils, pre-rolls, topicals, food and beverages, cannaceuticals and related accessories. Kaya Brands International, Inc., was founded to serve as the vehicle for the Company's non-U.S. operations including retail franchising in Canada and cultivation activities in Greece and Israel.

Marijuana Holdings Americas, Inc.- U.S. Cannabis Operations

Kaya Shack™ Retail Cannabis Stores

In 2014, KAYS became the first United States publicly-traded company to own and operate a Medical Marijuana Dispensary. KAYS presently operates two Kaya Shack™ OLCC licensed marijuana retail stores to service the legal medical and recreational marijuana market in Oregon, and is in the process of relocating a third retail cannabis license to serve as a delivery hub for the Eugene and Southern Oregon Cannabis Market.

Kaya Farms™

Eugene, Oregon Indoor Grow, Processing & Cannaceutical Facility: The Company owns a 12,000 square foot Kaya Farms™ indoor grow and manufacturing facility in Eugene, Oregon, which serves as the Company's center for cultivation trials, method experiments, genetic research and cannabis infused product development. The Company is presently conducting limited operations at this location under a Management Agreement with Sunstone Farms, the current licensee. Pending the successful acquisition and transfer of other existing OLCC Marijuana Production and Processing licenses, KAYS intends to build out the facility and ramp up to full production.

Lebanon, Oregon Farm & Greenhouse Facility: KAYS owns a 26-acre parcel in Lebanon, Linn County, Oregon which it intends to construct an 85,000-square-foot Kaya Farms™ greenhouse cultivation and production facility. To date KAYS has received Linn County Zoning approvals and upon issuance of OLCC Licensing it will begin construction. The farm is intended for immediate development and provides the Company with a potential additional capacity of more than 100,000 pounds annually, to be expanded once export from Oregon to other U.S. States and foreign countries where cannabis use is legal is permitted. Kaya Farms™ operates in accordance with a Grow Operations manual, as well as manuals for compliance, employment matters and safety.

Kaya Brands USA, Inc.- Brand and Product Development

The Company maintains a genetics library of over 30 strains of cannabis and owns a number of proprietary brands in traditional and innovative cannabis categories including Kaya Buddies™ pre-rolls, Really Happy Glass™ cannabis accessories, and Kaya Gear™, company-related and cannabis-centric fashion. These brands are currently available at Kaya Shack™ stores.

The Company has made advances in the development of its Kumba Extracts™, Syzygy Extracts™, Pakalolo Juice Company™ Soothe Topicals™, Tony Giggles Pleasure Foods™ (frozen infused Italian entrees), Uptown Shaman™ (cannaceuticals), and Kaya Yums™ (chocolates, gummies, power bars) brands. Pending approval of our production and processing license, KAYS intends to begin a multi-state rollout planned in 2020 to the extent permitted by U.S. legal infrastructure. These brands are intended for all Kaya Shack™ stores, both corporate-owned and franchised.

Kaya Brands International, Inc.- Foreign Cannabis Operations

After over six years of conducting "touch the plant" U.S. cannabis operations inside the strict regulatory confines of a public company, KAYS has formed a subsidiary, Kaya Brands International, Inc. ("KBI") to leverage its experience and expand into worldwide cannabis markets. KBI's current operations and initiatives include:

Kaya Kannabis- Kaya Farms™ Greece S.A. ("Kaya Farms Greece", a Greek Corporation) is a majority owned subsidiary of KBI. The Company is in the final stages of completing their due diligence and expects to exercise their option (pursuant to terms of a previously disclosed 8-K filing) for Kaya Farms Greece to acquire a 50% interest in Greekkannabis, PC, an Athens, Greece based cannabis company which has received its license for the construction of a facility encompassing approximately 500,000 square feet of buildings on 15 acres of land outside of Athens, Greece to grow, process and export medical grade cannabis from Greece to the European Union and elsewhere.

Kaya Farms™ Israel- Kaya Shalvah LTD ("Kaya Farms Israel", an Israeli Corporation) is a majority owned subsidiary of KBI. Kaya Farms Israel is in the process of applying to various Israeli Government Agencies for a license to grow, process and export medical grade cannabis from Israel. Upon submission of the initial application to the Israeli Cannabis Authority, Kaya Shalvah intends to submit a bid to acquire 100 Dunams (approximately 25 acres) of land in Israel that is part of Greenegev, an Israeli Government backed Cannabinoid Ecosystem in Yerucham, Israel that is envisioned to become the Silicon Valley of Medical Cannabis Production and Research

These two facilities, as currently envisioned (and after obtaining successful financing, completing construction and obtaining final requisite licensing), are configured to produce approximately 600,000 pounds of GMP Certified, Premium Medical Grade, Cannabis annually for potential export to the European Union and elsewhere.

Canadian Franchising: KAYS has targeted Canada (the only G7 country that has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis production, sale and use on a national level) for its first international sale and operation of Kaya Shack™ cannabis store franchises, with a goal of 75-100 Kaya Shack™ Cannabis Retail locations throughout Canada through a multi-year structured rollout, subject to licensing and market conditions. KAYS has retained Toronto, Canada based law firm of Garfinkle Biderman, LLP to prepare the Franchise Disclosure Documents and related items for the sale of Kaya Shack™ cannabis store franchises in Canada. KAYS plans to ultimately expand its franchise operations to the U.S., as regulations and laws permit.

Important Disclosure

KAYS is planning execution of its stated business objectives in accordance with current understanding of state and local laws and federal enforcement policies and priorities as it relates to marijuana. Potential investors and shareholders are cautioned that KAYS and MJAI will obtain advice of counsel prior to actualizing any portion of their business plan (including but not limited to license applications for the cultivation, distribution or sale of marijuana products, engaging in said activities or acquiring existing cannabis production/sales operations). Advice of counsel with regard to specific activities of KAYS, federal, state or local legal action or changes in federal government policy and/or state and local laws may adversely affect business operations and shareholder value.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

For more information contact Investor Relations: 561-210-7664

SOURCE: Kaya Holdings, Inc. via EQS Newswire

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Beginning with his first single family purchase in 2009, Josh Sterling possessed a drive to dictate the success of his future. Josh spent several years gaining experience in the real estate industry and partnered with Barry Flavin in 2017. By that time Barry had also been investing in single family homes and was looking for ways to grow and develop in real estate. (Barry's earlier career included air traffic control and software sales, while Josh had been a commercial airline pilot and later became an air traffic controller as well).

They set out to create their own business partnership, founding New Mission Capital. With both having different skill sets and resources stemming from their earlier endeavors, Barry and Josh took their friendship and formed their newest, and what would become, their most successful organization.

New Mission Capital focuses on creating long term cash flow by helping investors build wealth through real estate investments, specifically multi-family properties.

After years of working to develop a deep understanding of the market, grow into larger investments, and expand their portfolio, they formed their own property management company. This added significant efficiency and control, allowing them to make the shift from single to multi-family properties. At present they manage approximately 1,000 units across Southeast Michigan and Northern Ohio.

Pushing themselves to grow and develop systems and procedures was a challenge the two faced when they began New Mission Capital. It required a significant time investment to build the network allowing them to locate potential properties. The knowledge to analyze deals and make the determination of what would and wouldn't work took years to develop. Raising capital required building relationships and trust with investors.

One key to the success of New Mission Capital is their strategy to add as much value as possible to a property, then refinance the property to return capital to investors. The investors will continue to own the same percentage that they initially invested in, even after having their capital is returned to them. This strategy varies from many others in the industry who will draw back a portion of equity from investors once capital is returned.

The driving motivation for Barry Flavin and Josh Sterling has always been building wealth through passive income. As they invested in real estate, the two came to realize the value in expanding their portfolio to multi-family properties as it was much more scalable and had potential to generate a higher return on investment. Building on their friendship and going into business together was inspired by the safety and reliability that real estate has to offer.

Barry and Josh embody the true meaning of dedication through their years of building experience. Mastering a skill requires time, patience, and effort. Without the determination and resources they possessed, New Mission Capital would not have achieved the success it has seen today. To reach their goals, Barry and Josh recognized the need to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Pushing their limits required them to stay true to their mission, even during times of uncertainty.

When asked the meaning of success, Barry Flavin and Josh Sterling responded, "Success is being able to deliver what you promised. If you can deliver for your investors, then you have succeeded. That success has allowed us to continue to grow and expand our network of investors." Without the combined efforts of both of them, the business would not have grown to the success it is today. Though starting a new endeavour may be fearful, they believe that fear is but a mental roadblock and one cannot be held back by the unknown. There is no magic formula to "get rich quick," they claim. Building a brand and reputation among clients requires years of hard work, patience, and dedication.

As for the future, Barry and Josh plan to acquire and expand their portfolio while continuing to deliver solid and stable returns for their investors. The two have constructed a life long friendship and partnership among the real estate and property management industries. To follow along their business and future ventures, click here.

CONTACT:

Kiley Almy
Kiley@nextwavemktg.com
Next Wave Marketing

SOURCE: Next Wave Marketing

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PLANO, TX / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ:TRCH) ("Torchlight" or the "Company"), today announced that it will be presenting at the LD 500 Investor Conference on Wednesday, September 2nd at 9:20am PST/12:20pm EST. John Brda, CEO of Torchlight will be giving the presentation to a live virtual audience.

Register here for the event: https://ld500.ldmicro.com/ and you may access the live presentation at the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2019/36276

"We have been waiting for this moment all year long. Due to COVID, it has been nearly impossible for physical conferences to even take place. I want to show the world that you can still learn, have a great time, and see some of the most unique companies in the capital markets today. All without having to step foot outside. For the first time, LD Micro is accessible to everyone, and we are honored to welcome you to one of the most trusted platforms in the space." stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD.

The LD 500 will take place on September 1st through the 4th.

View Torchlight Energy's profile here: http://www.ldmicro.com/profile/TRCH

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About Torchlight Energy

Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRCH), based in Plano, Texas, is a high growth oil and gas Exploration and Production (E&P) company with a primary focus on acquisition and development of highly profitable domestic oil fields. The company has assets focused in West and Central Texas where their targets are established plays such as the Permian Basin. For additional information on the Company, please visit www.torchlightenergy.com.

About LD Micro

Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world. What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space. The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone. For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

Forward Looking Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with the Company's ability to obtain additional capital in the future to fund planned expansion, the demand for oil and natural gas, general economic factors, competition in the industry and other factors that could cause actual results to be materially different from those described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Investor Relations Contact

Derek Gradwell
Integrous Communications

www.Integcom.us
Phone: 512-270-6990
Email: ir@torchlightenergy.com

SOURCE: Torchlight Energy Resources, Inc. 

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Performant Financial (NASDAQ:PFMT), a leading provider of technology-enabled recovery and related analytics services in the United States, today announced that it will be presenting at the LD 500 investor conference on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 1:20PM PST / 4:20PM EST. Lisa Im, Chief Executive Officer of Performant will be presenting to a live audience.

Performant is excited to further highlight our strategic growth avenues that will continue to build on our 76% YoY growth in Healthcare market revenues for 1H FY2020, coming off a year with 66% YoY growth in Healthcare market revenues.

Register here: https://ld-micro-conference.events.issuerdirect.com/

"We have been waiting for this moment all year long. Due to COVID, it has been nearly impossible for physical conferences to even take place. I want to show the world that you can still learn, have a great time, and see some of the most unique companies in the capital markets today. All without having to step foot outside. For the first time, LD Micro is accessible to everyone, and we are honored to welcome you to one of the most trusted platforms in the space." stated Chris Lahiji, Founder of LD.

The LD 500 will take place on September 1st through the 4th.

View Performant's profile here: http://www.ldmicro.com/profile/PFMT

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About Performant

Performant helps government and commercial organizations enhance revenue and contain costs by preventing, identifying and recovering waste, improper payments and defaulted assets. Performant is a leading provider of these services in several industries, including healthcare, student loans and government. Performant has been providing recovery audit services for more than nine years to both commercial and government clients, including serving as a Recovery Auditor for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Powered by a proprietary analytic platform and workflow technology, Performant also provides professional services related to the recovery effort, including reporting capabilities, support services, customer care and stakeholder training programs meant to mitigate future instances of improper payments. Founded in 1976, Performant is headquartered in Livermore, California.

About LD Micro

Back in 2006, LD Micro began with the sole purpose of being an independent resource to the microcap world.

What started as a newsletter highlighting unique companies, has transformed into the pre-eminent event platform in the space.

The upcoming "500" in September is the Company's most ambitious project yet, and the first event that is accessible to everyone.

For those interested in attending, please contact David Scher at david@ldmicro.com or visit www.ldmicro.com for more information.

Contact:

Name: Richard Zubek
Phone: 925-960-4988
Address: 333 N. Canyons Pkwy. Ste 100, Livermore, CA 94551
Email: rzubek@performantcorp.com

SOURCE: Performant Financial via LD Micro

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DENVER, CO / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 /  Helix Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB:HLIX) (the "Company") announced today that New Mexico's online medical marijuana reciprocity portal is live and has been serving out of state patients living or vacationing in New Mexico for almost a month as of this writing.

The system, which is the first of its kind for US Medical Cannabis programs, allows state regulators to electronically register and track out of state patients into the patient registry. The system decreases time and costs associated with paper only patient registries and allows the state to track and enforce dispensing limits in real time to prevent potential diversion to the black market.

The new platform benefits all stakeholders in the New Mexico industry as it allows out of state patients a convenient way to access medical cannabis while enjoying the many outdoor and cultural opportunities in New Mexico. Since going live with the reciprocity module on July 1st, more than 1,700 out of state patients have been registered for the program. "We're encouraged by the ability of this platform to assure people visiting New Mexico get the medicine they need when cannabis has been recommended as a treatment by their medical provider at home," said New Mexico Department of Health Medical Cannabis Program Director Dr. Dominick Zurlo. "We appreciate the efforts of Helix Biotrack to work with us toward the goal of assuring visiting patients experience uninterrupted treatment and relief for their medical conditions."

"We are always looking for ways to work with our Government partners to improve transparency, ease of use, and ultimately public safety," said Helix Biotrack COO Dr. Moe Afaneh. "This is the first step towards digitally bridging states' medical markets, while ultimately improving access for patients looking to explore New Mexico, bringing in new patients for the industry, and saving everyone time and money in the process. We're very proud to bring another industry-first innovation to Seed to Sale Tracking, with more to come."

About Helix Technologies, Inc.

Helix Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: HLIX) is the leading provider of critical infrastructure services, helping owners and operators of licensed cannabis businesses stay competitive and compliant while mitigating risk. Through its proprietary technology suite and security services, Helix Technologies provides comprehensive supply chain management, compliance tools, and asset protection for any license type in any regulated cannabis market. While Helix provides services to the Cannabis and Hemp Industries, the Company does not deal directly with the plant or any derivative products. Helix Technologies' products reach over 2,000 customer locations in 36 states and 9 countries and have processed over $20 billion in cannabis sales. For more information on Helix Technologies and to sign up for investor updates, visit us at www.helixtechnologies.com. and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Sign up for the CannaPulse Newsletter for legislative changes, software updates and more.

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Helix Technologies, Inc.
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BREA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / August 25, 2020 / Mullen Technologies Inc. ("Mullen Technologies" or the "Company"), a Southern California based licensed electric vehicle manufacturer with international distribution that operates in various verticals of businesses focusing in the automotive industry; Mullen Automotive, Mullen Energy, Mullen Auto Sales, Mullen Funding Corp., and Carhub, today announces that the Company will attend the Raymond James 2020 Virtual Diversified Industrials Conference today, Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 4pm EST.

The presentation can be accessed by clicking here at 4pm EST and will be available on the Company's website.

About Mullen Technologies:

Based in Southern California, Mullen Technologies is a licensed vehicle manufacturer focused on providing exciting electric vehicles that fit perfectly into the American consumer's life by working independently as well as through strategic OEM partnerships. Mullen Technologies owns a number of synergistic businesses including: Mullen Auto Sales, a fast-growing series of pre-owned auto dealerships through California, CarHub, a new and unique digital platform that leverages AI to offer an interactive solution for buying, selling and owning a car, Mullen Energy, a division solely focused on advancing battery technology and emergency point-of-care solutions, and Mullen Finance Corp., a captive finance arm for consumer vehicle leases and loans.

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