Month: June 2020

NEWARK, Calif., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Fourth of July holiday may be known for fireworks, but it is also the second busiest day of the year for illegal “celebratory” gunfire, exposing innocent people to the risk of being injured or killed from errant bullets, according to ShotSpotter, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSTI), the leader in solutions that help law enforcement officials identify, locate and deter gun violence. Gunfire incidents on July 4th in U.S. cities using ShotSpotter during 2019 were 2.5 times higher than the daily average for May through August in that same year. In several cities, the rate was up to 20 times higher on July 4th than the average summer day in 2019.   Wounds from celebratory gunshots may be more lethal than other gunshots, as the bullets are more likely to be head wounds.  A seven-year hospital study...

Rates in new prepaid plans decrease over time, so the longer you stay, the more you save. Plus, Unlimited plan starts at a lower price.Customers save $5 after three months and another $5 after nine monthsUnlimited plan starts at $65/mo; as low as $50/mo after nine monthsTalk, text and data in Mexico and Canada now included in the Unlimited planNEW YORK, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Verizon has announced yet another compelling reason to switch to – and stay with – the nation’s best network: beginning today, Verizon Prepaid customers are eligible for new savings that lower monthly rates the longer they stay with Verizon. New and existing customers who sign up for these no-annual-contract plans can save as much as $15 per month with Auto Pay.The new Verizon Prepaid plans now feature discounts that lower monthly...

Kaya Dorogi of Marlborough, MA, and graduate of the Bancroft School is first to receive $10,000 four-year renewable scholarship to study computer science at Columbia UniversityBEDFORD, Mass., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS), the leading provider of application development and digital experience technologies, today announced the recipient of the first Mary Székely Scholarship for Women in STEM. Kaya Dorogi, graduate of the Bancroft School in Worcester, Massachusetts, has been awarded this honor based on her academic achievement and her interest and experiences in STEM.A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available by clicking on the image below:

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LPL Financial LLC, a leading retail investment advisory firm, independent broker-dealer and registered investment advisor (RIA) custodian, today announced that financial advisor Corinne Koehler CFP® has joined LPL Financial’s broker-dealer, corporate registered investment advisor (RIA) and custodial platforms. She reported having served approximately $120 million in brokerage and advisory assets*. She joins from Wells Fargo Financial Advisors Network.The youngest of nine children, Koehler was raised on a dairy farm and early on she set her sights on a career in wealth management. She joined the industry in 1982 and in 2008 launched her independent practice, Koehler Wealth Management. With support from office manager Bonnie Zupancic, they serve families and individuals in the Pueblo,...

Company Expanding Digital Marketing LibraryPHOENIX, AZ, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Taronis Fuels, Inc., (“Taronis” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: TRNF), a global producer of renewable and socially responsible fuel products, today released a new MagneGas product video as part of a comprehensive digital marketing program. MagneGas is the only renewable metal cutting fuel in commercial distribution today, and the product is integral to the Company’s growth strategy.The Company has recently expanded its MagneGas Welding Supply retail network of industrial gas distributors into the Tampa, Florida, the Phoenix, Arizona and the Fort Wayne, Indiana markets. The Company is also preparing to market its MagneGas product into the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) market in Georgia, Texas and Florida through its wholly owned...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allegiant Gold Ltd. (“ALLEGIANT”) (AUAU: TSX-V) (AUXXF: OTCQX) is pleased to announce that a 3,000 metres RC drilling campaign is scheduled to commence in July at ALLEGIANT’S 100% owned, Carlin-style, Bolo gold project in Nevada. The program is being carried-out by New Placer Dome Gold Corp. (formerly Barrian Mining Corp.), (“NGLD”) which can earn an initial 50.01% interest in Bolo by making share payments to ALLEGIANT totaling US$1 million and completing US$4 million in exploration expenditures.“The 2019 drilling results demonstrated that good grade, shallow Carlin-style mineralization, can still be found in Nevada,” commented Peter Gianulis, CEO of ALLEGIANT. “We are very pleased that the next phase of drilling at Bolo is proceeding.”The program will follow-up on the...

WALLA WALLA, Wash., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Banner Corporation (NASDAQ GSM: BANR), the parent company of Banner Bank and Islanders Bank, today announced that it will report its second quarter 2020 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Management will host a conference call on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. PDT (11:00 a.m. EDT) to discuss the results. The call will also be broadcast live via the internet.Interested investors may listen to the call live at www.bannerbank.com. Investment professionals are invited to dial (866) 235-9915 to participate in the call. A replay will be available for one week at (877) 344-7529 using access code 10145372 or at www.bannerbank.com.About the CompanyBanner Corporation is a $12.78 billion bank holding company operating two commercial banks in four Western states...

MIRAMAR BEACH, FL, June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — MasterBeat Corporation (OTC: MSTO), a company specializing in hard, tangible asset acquisitions with an intense focus on real estate, precious metals, collectible classic automobiles, and other tangible assets, through its subsidiary SBQ Holdings, LLC, is pleased to announce that it has retained the services of Butler Consultants to develop an updated strategy and 5 year plan designed to deliver sustainable profitability and position the company for exponential growth.MasterBeat’s comprehensive business plan will include extensive market research analysis, forecasted operations, detailed financial projections and custom investor packets. It will outline strategic priorities to drive long-term growth and value creation. Strategies to streamline the implementation...

Expands Efforts to Promote Environmental Justice, Human Rights and EqualityHP Sustainable Impact Strength Helped Drive More Than $1.6 Billion in New Sales 1 in FY19 — A 69 Percent Increase Year-Over-YearNews highlights:Advances diversity and inclusion agenda: 63 percent of U.S. hires were from underrepresented groups; 40 percent of global new hires were women; exceeded veteran hiring goal by 43 percent.Contributes $698 million in overall economic impact through its Supplier Diversity Program.2Announces commitment to double number of Black and African American executives by 2025; HP Foundation pledges $500,000 to social justice organizations as part of broader efforts to combat systemic racism, as well as 200 percent matching of employee donations.Publishes inaugural Human Rights Progress Report to drive transparency and long-term community...

LAFAYETTE, La., June 24, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LHC Group (NASDAQ: LHCG) and Orlando Health have announced signing a definitive agreement to form a new joint venture to enhance home health and home and community based services (HCBS) in the state of Florida. The joint venture will include six total locations – three current Orlando Health providers and three current LHC Group providers in Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, and Altamonte Springs.It is anticipated that the joint venture agreement will be finalized on August 1, subject to customary closing conditions, at which time LHC Group will purchase majority ownership and assume management responsibility. LHC Group expects incremental annualized revenue from this joint venture of approximately $3.5 million and that it will not materially affect its 2020 diluted earnings per share.“We...