Day: June 17, 2021

SANTA FE, N.M., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avisa Diagnostics Inc. (CSE: AVBT) (Avisa), a clinical-stage medical device company developing an ultra-rapid, point-of-care biomarker breath test for the detection and monitoring of bacterial load in post-COVID-19 long haulers and for ventilator-associated pneumonia, announced today that the Company will participate in Renmark Financial Communications Inc.’s live Virtual Non-Deal Roadshow Series on June 17, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET. Avisa Diagnostics’ President and CEO, David S. Joseph, will give a company presentation, followed by a live Q&A session. Investors interested in participating in this event will need to register using the link below. Registration for the live event may be limited, but access to a replay after the live event will be available on the Company’s website...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ultra Resources Inc. (TSX-V: ULT) (“Ultra Resources” or “the Company”) announces that it has restaked 50 placer claims in the South Big Smoky Valley area in Esmeralda County, Nevada, USA. The placer claims were staked in two claim blocks where Ultra drilled two drill holes and carried out other exploratory work during the 2014-16 period. The drill core and surface sampling indicated anomalous values of lithium in sediments. Ultra’s ground geophysical survey (CSAMT – controlled source audio-frequency magnetotelluric survey) in 2014 interpreted low resistivity zones down to a depth of 1,000 metres in these claim areas. This Project has geological conditions favourable for hosting Lithium enriched brines. South Big Smoky Valley shares a similar geology and weathering...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. (CSE: AGN) (FRANKFURT: AGW) (OTCQB: AGNPF) (the “Company” or “Algernon”) is pleased to announce that all of the required permits and licenses for the manufacture of its cGMP supply of AP-188 (“N, N-Dimethyltryptamine or DMT”) have been received and as a result, is targeting its Phase 1 human study to be conducted at Hammersmith Medicines Research UK in Q4, 2021. The Company awarded the contract to manufacture the active pharmaceutical ingredient and finished product for its formulation of DMT, to Canadian-based Dalton Pharma Services. The planned Phase 1 study will investigate the safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics of intravenous DMT infusion in healthy volunteers with no prior history of psychedelic exposure. Specifically, the trial...

AUSTIN, Texas, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Technical Consultants, Inc. (Atlas) through its subsidiary Long Engineering (LONG), a leading provider of Subsurface Utility Engineering (“SUE”), was selected for a Statewide contract to provide on-call SUE services by the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT). The newly awarded contract will remain in effect for three years, with the opportunity to extend it for an additional two years. “Locating underground utilities is critical to the design and construction of roadways. Slight adjustments in designs can produce substantial cost savings by reducing utility relocations and project delays. We are excited to continue our long-standing partnership with GDOT and deploying our SUE expertise to support them in predictable delivery of their programs,” said Atlas CEO...

Company Commences Search for Successor SANTA PAULA, Calif., June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. (Nasdaq-GS: CVGW), a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, today announced that Kevin Manion, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), will be departing the Company effective July 16, 2021. Farha Aslam, a financial expert serving on Calavo’s Board of Directors, will assume the CFO role on an interim basis. The Company has engaged an executive search firm to identify candidates as Mr. Manion’s successor. Mr. Manion will continue to work with the Company through his employment term, and thereafter as a consultant to ensure a smooth transition. “On behalf of Calavo, I want to thank Kevin for his contributions to our team. He played an integral role in developing and implementing our operational and...

IRVINE, CA, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NewMediaWire — Vita Mobile Systems, Inc. (OTC PINK: VMSI), a technology company focused on digital imaging in mobile devices, collection and management of big data and development of artificial intelligence, today announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent (LOI) to acquire a technology company with proprietary Artificial Intelligence software.   The acquisition would see VMSI absorb a company with a proprietary Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resource Engine designed to analyze geolocation-based information and trends to address many of the economic and social concerns the world is facing as it transitions into a new post-pandemic society. “As we emerge from an unprecedented year, we are excited and optimistic for this acquisition and for the future on VMSI.  The pandemic...

MINNEAPOLIS, June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iMedia Brands, Inc. (“iMedia” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: IMBI) today announced the appointment of Montgomery “Monty” Wageman as the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer reporting directly to Tim Peterman, Chief Executive Officer. Wageman will be assuming this role from Peterman, who has held this position on an interim basis since February 2020. Wageman’s appointment is effective as of June 16, 2021. “I’m proud to announce Monty as our CFO,” said Peterman. “For over 20 years, Monty has delivered to our culture and our shareholders a boundless work ethic, a calm wisdom and an always current accounting expertise. We look forward to his expanded contributions to our organization.” Wageman joined iMedia in 2000 and has held various roles of increasing responsibility...

Oxford, CT , June 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NXT-ID, Inc. NASDAQ: NXTD (the “Company” or “Nxt-ID”), a provider of technology products and services for healthcare applications, announced that Chia-Lin Simmons has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective June 14, 2021. Ms. Simmons will report to the Company’s Board of Directors, and will be responsible for performing the services and duties customarily associated with a Chief Executive Officer position. “We are strengthening our management team as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Mr. Gust, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and the Chair of its Compensation Committee. “Chia-Lin has extensive executive leadership experience with technology companies. Under her leadership, we can again consider new growth initiatives.” “I...