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Wicked Kitchen Kicks off 2022 with Global Growth, Expansion Plans

Plant-based CPG leader continues to stir the pot growing U.S. & U.K. product lineup, launching in Finland and targeting Asia for 3rd quarter 2022

Wicked Kitchen, a 100% plant-based, flavor-forward food brand in the U.S. and the U.K. with the largest variety of chef-created vegan offerings, announces the expansion into new markets furthering its animal-free global mission. The company is expecting rapid year-over-year growth of more than 300%.

The company launched into Northern Europe today, thanks to a new partnership with leading Finnish grocer S Group (SOK). From a line of fresh ready meals and frozen entrees to ice creams, snacks, and desserts, S Group introduces 25 Wicked Kitchen products at more than 200 locations across Finland and Estonia with plans to double its offerings by the end of the year.

“As a disruptive plant-based brand in the U.K. and the U.S., we are on a mission to improve the lives of humans and animals in even more countries by offering chef-created plant-based foods with a broader appeal,” said Pete Speranza, CEO, Wicked Kitchen. “By launching additional products where we already have a presence and expanding into new markets, we will continue to grow our range of delicious options to help meet the burgeoning demand for variety and flavor in plant-based foods.”

Like in the U.S. and the U.K., consumers with a range of tastes and preferences in Finland will be delighted by the wide variety of convenient plant-based meals and treats created by chefs and Wicked Kitchen founders, Derek Sarno and Chad Sarno. Wicked Kitchen also confirms today that it plans to launch into Asia by the end of the summer, starting in Thailand.

Having ignited the plant-based movement in the U.K., the number one vegan market globally, Wicked Kitchen is poised to repeat that success in other markets across the globe. In 2022, Wicked plans to add more than 30 new products in the U.K, including fresh ready-to-eat meals and sides, plus seasonal items such as chocolates for Easter. Wicked Kitchen launched in Tesco in 2018, becoming the pioneer in the multi-category plant-based space while establishing the retailer as the U.K. leader for plant-based products. This year, the brand will expand beyond Tesco stores into additional channels in the U.K.

In the U.S., the brand will grow its product set by 50 percent across multiple categories in Kroger and Sprouts stores nationwide. Exciting new products for the U.S. include first-of-its-kind plant-based ice creams with a lupin bean base, frozen pizza and heat-and-eat entrées. Select Wicked Kitchen products will be available on Amazon starting next month.

“Wicked Kitchen is unlike anything else that has come before it in the plant-based space in any market,” said Derek Sarno. “Wicked offers chef-crafted, mission-driven products created by exclusively vegan chefs and we put taste front and center while offering peace of mind that there are no animal products used, ever.”

To inspire and support plant-based cooking and eating, Wicked Kitchen partnered with Veganuary, a nonprofit whose annual month-long global campaign in January encourages people to try eating vegan for one month; it has more than 2 million participants worldwide to date. Wicked supports anyone interested in eating plant-based with the tools they need to take control –including recipes, meal plans, cooking techniques and videos– for consumers to rely less on animals as a food source. The company’s How To Start A Plant-Based Diet For Beginners provides basics of using simple plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, eating out at restaurants and putting together plant-based meals at home. For further inspiration, check out The Wicked Kitchen cooking show on YouTube for hundreds of free plant-based instructional cooking videos.

About Wicked Kitchen
Wicked Kitchen is a pioneering, chef-driven range of delicious plant-based foods that unleash the power of vegetables. It was created by chefs and brothers Derek and Chad Sarno, who are on a mission to improve the lives of humans and animals globally. They are also co-founders of Gathered Foods, the makers of the Good Catch plant-based seafood line. Available in the U.S., UK and Finland, Wicked Kitchen provides convenient meal solutions and increased availability of plant-based foods. Showcased on The Wicked Kitchen YouTube channel, the Sarno brothers have created hundreds of recipes and innovative cooking techniques to make it easy to cook delicious plant-based meals. For more information on Wicked Kitchen, visit WickedKitchen.com. For ongoing news and updates, follow Wicked Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram.

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Premium Beach Brand SUNFLOW Announces Phenomenal Growth in 2021

Plus a $3.5M Investment Round Led by FOD Capital, LLC to Fund Expansion

Greg Besner, Co-Founder and CEO of SUNFLOW, the premium lifestyle brand, which offers products that positively transform the beach experience, announced today an increase of 400%+ year-over-year growth from 2020 to 2021. This past year was pivotal for the brand, with an investment round of $3.5M led by FOD Capital, LLC in December. The investor capital will fund the expansion of SUNFLOW’s product suite, distribution channels, and team.

“Our team is thrilled and humbled by the amazing consumer response to the SUNFLOW brand. We are excited to develop and expand our suite of innovative outdoor products. In addition, we continue to expand our distribution to additional countries in response to overwhelming demand, and are actively growing our wholesale distribution,” said Besner.

Last year, SUNFLOW shipped more than 50k units, compared to 8k in 2020. The company has secured eight patents in six countries. Six are design patents and two are utility patents, including the telescoping mechanism of the chair frame and the UPF 50+ fabric sun shade.

SUNFLOW is distributed primarily through its direct-to-consumer website, getsunflow.com, and has shipped to customers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as consumers located in 12 countries, with Australia being one of the largest customer hubs. As part of its 2021 marketing strategy, the brand set up pop-up shops, and partnered with specialty stores in key markets. Channel expansion will continue in 2022 and beyond, as part of its rapid growth plan.

Launched in May 2020, the SUNFLOW Chair ($198) design is focused on innovation, portability, fashion and function. Constructed of water resistant fabric and the highest grade rust resistant aluminum, the SUNFLOW chair reclines to four positions. Innovative attachments and thoughtfully designed, user-friendly accessories allow you to customize your beach experience. The Beach Bundle ($296) includes the Sun Shade, Drink Holder, Dry Bag, and a complimentary beach towel and offers a full beach solution.

Based upon consumer demand, SUNFLOW will debut a higher version of its beach chair, as well as new accessories in 2022.

About SUNFLOW:
SUNFLOW, a direct-to-consumer premium beach brand, was launched in the summer of 2020 by Leslie Hsu and Greg Besner. Hsu and Besner reinvented the 100 year-old outdoor chair category, focusing on thoughtful designs, innovative functionality, and fashionable fabrics. SUNFLOW has secured eight utility and design patents to protect its innovative telescoping chair frame, integrated accessories, and iconic design features. SUNFLOW is sold internationally and has experienced wonderful consumer adoption since its debut in May 2020. Visit getsunflow.com to see the full collection of inspiring beach products.

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Terra Owner David Martin on Why the Time for Sustainable Development Practices Is Now

Sustainability in Development: Why David Martin at Terra Group in Miami Says There’s No Time to Wait

David Martin of Miami is the CEO of one of the most successful real estate development firms in South Florida. At Terra Group, his job is to oversee every aspect of the firm’s projects and ensure his policies are looking out for more than just the bottom line. Perhaps most importantly, Martin is one of the most influential leaders in his sector.

Considering his stellar track record in sustainability practices, he discusses why he has a sense of urgency to protect the environment.

Martin says it’s not difficult to see why climate change is so important. Even for those that turn a blind eye to statistics, it’s impossible to ignore the extreme weather events that are evident all over the world. If we continue on our current trajectory, the consequences are certain to become more severe.

Being reckless for the sake of making money may still appeal to plenty of people, but allowing and continuing that kind of behavior sets the entire population back. If companies and individuals can’t get a handle on their habits immediately, the damage might not be reversible.

David Martin says that his firm may not be perfect, but his team has made it a point to think about the long-term outcome of every action. Cutting corners might save a few people a few dollars, but ultimately it’s not worth taking the chance.

Terra Group operates in a number of asset classes, meaning its projects affect the lives of people from all backgrounds. Martin thoroughly understands the implications of his company’s diverse holdings. Historically, people in polluted areas tend to attract even more pollution. In other words, those who are most in need of sustainable practices are often the least likely to receive it.

Martin may have an $8 billion portfolio in a sunny state, but he would be the first to admit that this accomplishment is meaningless if it comes at the cost of harming communities.

David Martin understands that real estate is not the sole culprit when it comes to global warming, but he also recognizes the profound impact of acting locally. He acknowledges that what he does and how he runs his firm today can affect how entire neighborhoods experience their tomorrow. By holding suppliers and vendors accountable, alongside his own Terra Group, the perception of sustainability can slowly begin to change.

Over time, people no longer see the extra steps and higher standards as a burden or, worse, a profit-killer. As these practices are integrated into a company’s daily routines and protocols, it has the potential to become the norm. Martin has the power to set an example, and he doesn’t take his influence lightly. His hand in establishing a better process can have a measurable ripple effect on firms across the state and even around the country.

The Terra Group is known for its sustainability primarily because the firm has prioritized the communities affected by its actions. If the air, water, or soil quality is compromised, it will devalue more than the land and facilities.

When professionals talk about sustainability, it can often be in terms of vague promises. CEOs may make predictions about their eventual goals several years in the future, only to abandon that plan because it ultimately didn’t make financial sense. (Fortunately for them, the media often never follows up on their abject failures.)

For David Martin of Miami, sustainability and environmental responsibility isn’t for some distant day when solar power is the only item on the agenda. It’s not for big-name companies with unlimited resources at their disposal.

The best way to protect the planet is to start raising our standards for the sake of new generations. For all of the properties under the company’s umbrella, which include luxury residences and industrial facilities alike, minimizing Terra’s carbon footprint for every project has become a way of life for David Martin of Miami.

This isn’t a sensational turnaround brought about by dooms-day headlines. These are consistent practices that have been carefully mapped out with longevity in mind. The ‘why’ at Terra comes down to people. While the Earth is certainly important, it’s because we all live here that something has to be done today.

David Martin of Miami says that the overall global progress of his industry (and many others for that matter) has been spotty at best and somewhat abysmal at worst. The good news is that sustainable technology, from solar power to energy-efficient appliances, has become dramatically cheaper over the past few years.

What’s more, the demand has inversely increased, particularly as people embrace the reduction in utility bills (and the fringe benefits of a cleaner planet). This is a promising turnaround that can coax more people to wake up to the changing times. It makes the Terra Group that much more attractive to clients too.

Martin says we’re also starting to see more government regulations and enforcement to help stem the use of the more deplorable practices in the industry. This interference, albeit limited and difficult to enforce, does help turn the tides to a certain degree. Martin of Miami didn’t need an official to step in and tell him how to treat the planet though. That concern for the residents of Florida and the people who use his properties was inherent.

David Martin of Miami on the Realities of Sustainability

David Martin of Miami makes it a point to keep up with the latest research, so he’s aware of the latest threats. He keeps his policies flexible enough that they can be changed when there’s a better solution available. Finally, he’s on top of the trends in the larger industry, keeping up with how quickly his peers are able to react to the swiftly changing expectations for sustainability. After all, there isn’t a lot of time to spare.

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Restore Build Grow Opportunity Zone Fund (RBG) Now Seeking Investors for High Tech Manufacturing, Innovative Technologies, Indoor Ag, Workforce & Transitional Housing

The Fund is Authorized to Raise $50,000,000 in the Series A Round.

Restore Build Grow Opportunity Zone Fund (RBG) now seeking accredited investors for High Tech Manufacturing, Innovative Technologies, Indoor Ag, Workforce & Transitional Housing. The Fund is authorized to raise $50,000,000 in the Series A Round.

RBG Opportunity Zone Fund

The mission and impact of RBG Opportunity Zone Fund is to restore, build, and grow local communities by investing in low and middle income regions to create and develop Opportunity Zone Real Estate and Businesses leveraging the significant tax benefits under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 passed by the US Congress. The selected portfolio companies will possess a strong investment thesis and meaningful social and environmental impact including sustainable workforce & affordable housing to enable economic growth and community redevelopment. The Fund’s business investments will focus on novel technologies within product solutions targeting large unmet consumer, commercial, and industrial market needs. By coupling a strong fundamental investment thesis, the significant federal and state tax benefits of the opportunity zone program, and other stackable federal and state tax programs, investors will now have the opportunity to maximize their investment returns.

RBG’s approach to strategically invest in businesses and real estate will generate positive economic trickle-down effects, increasing the demand and availability for local jobs and businesses, raising property values, and reducing crime.

Targeted geographic areas include Delaware, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.

Targeted business investments by the RBG Fund will be in the areas of high tech manufacturing for disruptive product solutions enabled by innovative and patented technologies. This includes:

-Green Lighting Technology from Azentive, LLC emulating true sunlight indoors for completely regenerative food growth in California and New Jersey.
-World Changing Technologies with Noitavonne™ Inc., in the heart of Black Wallstreet in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
-Collaborating with the founder of Yor Water with Cutting Edge Technology platform for live streaming and e-commerce.

Targeted real estate investments by the RBG Fund will be in the areas of workforce, affordable, and transitional housing for average median income (AMI) families, veterans, people with disabilities, neurodivergent population & senior citizen population, as well as aging out youths, and reentry population. This includes:

-Innovative mixed-use affordable housing development
-Commercial and/or residential land uses near transit hubs
-Retail & commercial office space
-Supportive services
-Entrepreneurial Innovation hubs and more
-5G broadband

We are also evaluating potential investment opportunities within advanced nanomaterials, battery cell design & engineering, and battery manufacturing technologies. Given the explosive growth in electric vehicles and the rapidly increasing global adoption of wind and solar power generation, there will be an exponential increase in demand for Lithium-ion batteries over the next 10 years to power the EV’s and store the energy from wind and solar.

Opportunity Zone Tax Incentives

Opportunity Zones are designed to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to investors. First, investors can defer tax on any prior Capital Gains deposited into a Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund (QOF) for up to five years. Then, after five years they will only be required to pay taxes on 90% of the original amount deposited thanks to a “10% Step Up Basis.” Additionally, those deferred taxes at 90% will only be assessed at the CURRENT rate of 23.5% and therefore are likely to avoid far higher future capital gains tax rates.

Finally, after a required ten-year minimum term, the initial amount deposited PLUS all the accrued interest derived from QOF property (real estate and business stock) can then be withdrawn from the QOF entirely tax free.

Today – 0% Tax Due – One million dollars invested today will appreciate tax free for five years.

5 Years – 10% Step Up Basis on Deferred Capital Gains tax due at 23.5% assessed on $900,000, which is 10% less the total one million invested.

10 Years – Tax Free – If Opportunity Zone investment generates another 9 million in profit over the ten-year term the entire 10 million can then be withdrawn tax free.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 offers an extraordinary tax break to investors by allowing them the opportunity to defer certain capital gains by investing them in qualified Opportunity Zone investments. Opportunity Zones are specially created geographic districts that allow investors to receive substantial tax breaks for investing in these zones, including the potential for avoiding taxes on gains altogether.

The monies eligible for investment extend only to realized capital gains from the sale of any property to an unrelated person. These capital gains can come from any asset class and do not have to be placed through an intermediary. Investors are eligible for tax deferral on such gains up to the amount of such gains that are invested in a certified Qualified Opportunity Fund within 180 days of the sale date (See “Income Tax Considerations – Opportunity Zone Investment”).

QOZF BENEFITS TO THE TAXPAYER / INVESTOR

Taxpayers may defer paying tax on capital gains, if such capital gains are invested in a QOF, within 180 days from the gain. The deferral period ends the earlier of when the taxpayer sells its interest in the QOF or the 5-year mark. Investments held for 5 years prior to that date will also qualify for a 10% increase in the tax-payer’s tax basis of the amount of the deferred gain. Any taxpayer that holds its investment for a minimum of 10 years, can achieve no capital gain tax on the appreciation of its investment.

Fund Terms and Team

Restore Build Grow – RGB Opportunity Zone Fund was formed by three minority women.

RESTORE.

The fund’s initial project will be Restoring the communities through high tech manufacturing and patented innovative technologies.

REGINA ROBINSON – Fund Manager

Regina Robinson has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios for the past twenty-five years. She would consider herself a “portfolio surgeon mastermind” who takes an unhealthy portfolio and will RESTORE it and make a trained Olympic Winner out of it. As such, she has managed and turned million-dollar budget shortfalls from red to into the black. Ms. Robinson has extensive experience managing multimillion-dollar portfolios for manufacturing companies and public entities. Prior to entering the public sector, she was last responsible for managing a $450MM portfolio for one of the largest Fortune 500 Companies. Currently, she serves as the Chief Financial Officer of one of the largest educational systems in the State of New Jersey and is responsible for the business and operational affairs of an $810MM entity. Ms. Robinson has overseen major projects that include environmental remediation, natural gas conversions, structural assessments and repairs, of more than five million square feet of instructional space.

Building and Growing sustainable communities is a long standing commitment of Regina. She shows her gratitude to pay it forward by serving as the Founder and President of Crossroads Community Resource Development Center, a nonprofit dedicated to the development of supportive services that promote and sustain the education, social and economic well-being of children, families and communities in underserved areas. She also serves on the Board of Directors of The Chrysalis Initiative which provides Black women and other disparate groups tools to address racism in their cancer care, with the purpose of erasing the line of inequality in breast cancer care.

BUILD.

By Building back the neighborhoods and population for families to thrive, RBG will create state-of-the-art affordable housing developments, and workforce opportunities.

BERNICE JOHNSON – Fund Manager

Bernice Johnson is a reticent person by nature and prefers to BUILD a company behind the scenes given the opportunity. Ms. Johnson has been involved in real estate in various property sectors for almost 20 years. She has played a key role in numerous real estate acquisitions and dispositions, property management, and oversight of construction projects totaling in the multi-millions. Ms. Johnson has a real estate license in two states and an insurance license for life, property and casualty. Ms. Johnson has an extensive history of supporting small businesses and has dedicated herself to tackling problems with transformative solutions. She has held a variety of positions in marketing, sales, social media, procurement, public safety, risk mitigation, business development, operations, and compliance. Ms. Johnson also works for Tisdale Legal Group, PLLC., which is a real estate and labor & employment law firm. She serves as a VP for a national and international engineering firm and a Director of Business Development for Eazy Do It, Inc., which is the number 1 opportunity zone fund development company in the USA.

GROW.

Without everyone, we cannot “Grow as a Community”. That is why part of the fund’s road map will focus on green and energy-efficient transitional-housing and mixed-use development.

GWENDOLYN “GWEN” SAMUEL – Fund Manager

Ms. Gwen Samuel is a mom, education and economic freedom activist, and a community relations consultant with a national reach. Ms. Samuel has founded three Connecticut community-based organizations on her decades-long advocacy to help GROW communities and has championed two historical parent empowerment bills that became law in Connecticut.

Ms. Samuel has presented workshops at various educational conferences and colleges throughout the country, including the U.S. Department of Education; as well as testifying before Congress at the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. The hearing examined state and local efforts to increase parental engagement and educational opportunities. In recognition of her work, Parenting Magazine selected Ms. Samuel as one of fifty-one moms, representing their state, at the inaugural Mom Congress on Education and Learning in D.C. She was featured in Parade Magazine, Mother’s Day edition, “Moms We Love: Four Women Doing Amazing Work to Help Others.” Also, Ms. Samuel was featured in the book about public education entitled “Waiting for Superman” and was a panelist for NBC’s Education Nation.

Ms. Samuel launched an “Urban Experience in Family and Community Engagement (F.A.C.E.)—helping Teachers Transition into Diverse Classrooms and Community” workshop series. This parent-led “Urban Experience in Family and Community Engagement Workshop Series” provides educators, administrators, and lead school support staff with solution-oriented strategies critically needed to build sustainable relationships with parents, families, and communities who are marginalized within the educational system.

Ms. Samuel participated in the Denver Colorado Leadership Program of the Rockies (LPR) with a focus area on training emerging leaders in America’s founding principles while teaching and fine-tuning the leadership skills necessary to impact public policy. In addition, she co-founded the Connecticut Charter Oak Leadership Program which focuses on teaching and fine-tuning the leadership skills necessary to impact public policy.

Fund Terms & Highlights

Status: Open to Investors
Fund Focus: Business & Real Estate
Total Fund Maximum Offering: $250M
Round A Target Offering: $50M
Minimum Subscription: $100K
Fund Administration: OZInvested
Anticipated Returns: 20%

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Email: info@rbgozfund.com

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Addison Solutions Academy Provide New Professional Development Opportunities

With the increased amount of telework and virtual employees due to the pandemic, this organization has released a collection of virtual workshops.

Addison Solutions Academy is a premier training provider of cost-effective corporate training solutions. The academy strive’s to empower individuals, teams, and organizations to develop and accomplish their personal and organizational missions with high-quality interactive and engaging training methods. With the increased amount of organizations allowing their employees to telework or work from home due to the pandemic, Addison Solutions Academy has taken the opportunity to release a collection of virtual workshops to provide professional development opportunities to businesses and individuals. This type of training allows employees to engage in training virtually anywhere there is an internet connection. It also helps with organizational training budgets as there is no travel cost.

Addison Solutions Academy is dedicated to providing training solutions. Anyone can register for their interactive, virtual workshops led by an expert in the field, who will provide training to a team or individuals looking to enhance their knowledge, skills, abilities. Through the available professional development opportunities provided by Addison Solutions Academy, organizations and individuals will have an opportunity to improve both individual and organizational productivity. Addison Solutions Academy strives to ensure every participant can learn and develop practical knowledge, skills, and abilities to improve their organization and set themselves up for continuous growth and success within their careers.

While having the benefit of a subject matter expert to facilitate the workshop, participants will also have the unique opportunity to learn from others and acquire some best practices. Participants will benefit from discovering strategies and tips from business professionals of numerous interests.
All workshops are conducted via Zoom to provide participants with an interactive and engaging learning environment. The facilitators provide engaging learning methods to ensure every participant leaves with an enhanced skill set and achieved learning objectives. Addison Solutions Academy provides all the necessary materials for each workshop and a facilitator to conduct the workshop.

Interested parties have two options for registering for workshops. The first option is Virtual Training, which is a set of workshops that have been scheduled throughout the year. These workshops include Positive Leadership, Leading Focus Groups, Introduction to Presentation Skills, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, and much more! Individuals can visit the website and register for any of the 12 scheduled workshops.

The second option for registration is through Group Training. With Addison Solutions Academy’s Training Form, business leaders, human resource professionals, and training professionals can easily request the training. The Academy offers over 50 different workshop topics to include but is not limited to Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Building Better Teams, Advanced Writing, Project Management Fundamentals, Introduction to Lead 6 Sigma, Giving Effective Feedback, Creating A Positive Work Environment, Design Thinking, and so much more! Organizations eager to enhance the skills of their employees can request group training for five or more employees.

To participate in workshops, interested parties can register on Addison Solutions Academy’s website to register for their desired workshop. The website provides a list of workshops in various categories, including Business Writing, Communication, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Leadership and Management, and other professional skills.

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SmartGift Accelerates Growth, Driven by New Brand Clients and Platform Expansion Into Corporate Gifting

Company’s deep know-how and experience powering consumer gifting globally gains further momentum and provides a competitive advantage to win in the corporate gifting market

SmartGift, Inc., the leaders in easy and thoughtful gifting and recognition experiences, today released an update on its 2021 progress, which is underpinned by a year of continued growth for its consumer business, as well as a strong start for its corporate gifting and employee recognition platform, Hero.

The societal and market drivers for SmartGift’s accelerated growth exist on multiple fronts. Brands continue to focus on seamless consumer experiences as part of their online strategy. Sustainability is moving to the forefront in boardrooms and businesses are seeking tech solutions that help eliminate waste. Work from anywhere creates new opportunities for platforms that empower employers, employees and clients to forge deeper relationships and make work rewarding and fun.

Through its patented “Send with SmartGift” platform, SmartGift, Inc. powers consumer gifting experiences for top brands in North America, Europe, and APAC. Shoppers can instantly send gifts via email, text, or social media without the need to guess the recipient’s shipping address or preferences such as size, color, shade, pattern, and fragrance.

During 2021, SmartGift added new clients to its consumer gifting platform, including additional top brands like bareMinerals in the US and UK. The company also expanded its existing partnerships with brands such as VF Corporation with the addition of Altra Running, and Pandora Jewelry, which added its online store in Spain to the US, Canadian, UK, German and French stores. Additionally, SmartGift, Inc. launched its corporate gifting platform Hero with 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. in October.

“Our ‘Send with SmartGift’ consumer gifting platform continues to resonate with consumers and brands alike. It’s thoughtful, engaging, convenient and has a tangible impact on sustainability by significantly reducing returns and the associated waste and carbon footprint,” said Bernd Strenitz, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer at SmartGift.

“Work from anywhere created an urgent need for address-less gifting, which we see on the consumer and corporate side. Our expansion into corporate gifting with ‘Hero’ is driven by strong interest from businesses in our consumer solution and is off to a great start. Our unparalleled experience in creating engaging consumer gifting experiences combined with our technical know-how and stack puts us in a prime position to compete successfully in this market. We are tremendously excited about 2022 as we are focusing on further accelerating our year over year growth in both business segments,” added Strenitz.

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“After viewing the results of the partnership between VF Corporation and SmartGift, Altra Running decided to join the network of outstanding brands utilizing virtual gifting during the holiday season and beyond. The “Send as a Gift” technology has allowed us to see the deeper gifting opportunities with our customers and develop a stronger approach to marketing for our peak occasions.” – ​​Wade Litsey, Senior Manager- E-Commerce, Altra Running

“We expect the December holidays to be our biggest shopping occasion of the year because of the increased demand for statement-making and breathtaking accessories for upcoming in-person events. We are delighted to be partnering with SmartGift to facilitate a stress-free and intuitive gifting experience that allows the recipient to be wowed by their perfect gift, while also being seamlessly introduced to our brand and story.” – Martha Hernandez, Senior Digital Design/UX Manager, Brighton Collectibles

“SmartGift helps both new and existing bareMinerals’ customers send the perfect gift every time. We have seen our users in the US and UK sending, customizing, and paying for gifts within 20 to 30 minutes. These insights highlight how engaged recipients are with the experience, and we’re looking forward to the positive impact this will have on post-holiday returns and exchanges.” – Whitney Goldman, Vice President, Global Digital, Ecommerce & CRM, bareMinerals

For more information and to schedule a demo reach out at: https://www.smartgiftit.com/product/send-with-smartgift#request-demo

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SmartGift, Inc. is a recognized leader in providing innovative, thoughtful and convenient gift sending and receiving experiences to major retail brands and businesses in the US, Europe and Asia through its “Send with SmartGift” consumer gifting platform and its “Hero” employee and client engagement and recognition platform. The company’s solutions enable consumers and businesses to connect and deepen relationships with friends, family, employees and clients. For more information visit http://www.smartgift.com.

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CRATIV SOLUTIONS INC. ANNOUNCES AIRTIGHT PACKAGING MADE FROM SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS.

CRATIV Solutions, Inc, announces launch of airtight, environmentally friendly, child resistant packaging that is designed and manufactured in North America.

CRATIV Solutions, Inc, a trusted leader in sustainable and child-resistant packaging since 2015, is proud to announce the launch of the all new CRATIV Select; an airtight and sustainable solution servicing the cannabis market.

The CRATIV Select has reimagined the ruggedness and durability of the CRATIV Original and the sleek, pocket design of the CRATIV Slim with new airtight features.

The new Select line is designed and manufactured in North America and enables today’s manufacturers to offer a single-layer packaging solution that is airtight, environmentally friendly, child resistant and designed for automation.

“With the launch of CRATIV Select, we look to further empower our partners across the industry by providing safe and sustainable packaging that enables them to take advantage of time and cost efficiencies gained through automation.” Bill Ludlow, CEO of CRATIV Solutions continued, “our industry is highly competitive and the brands of tomorrow need an edge. The CRATIV Select designs provide this edge in a single-layer, airtight and automation ready package that is cost effective and environmentally friendly”.

CRATIV Select provides a competitive advantage for brands in the cannabis market:

Sustainable: All products are made from environmentally friendly materials.

Local: All products are manufactured in North America, eliminating long lead times and product delays.

Airtight: The Select line offers unrivaled airtight packaging, designed to preserve product integrity, enhance customer satisfaction and reduce the need for multi-layered packaging.

Automation Ready: CRATIV products are shipped in a nested and open position, enabling manufacturers to enhance efficiency through automation.

About CRATIV Solutions Inc.
CRATIV Solutions Inc. (DBA CRATIV Packaging), headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, provides total premium packaging solutions and services. CRATIV is a full service packaging company working together with our partners to deliver a high quality, environmentally responsible and child resistant packaging solution. CRATIV prides itself as an innovative team willing to go the extra mile to operate as Champions for Cannabis, partnering with our customers to innovate various packaging needs to meet the needs of the industry while supporting and leading productivity and sustainability initiatives. It is the action behind our words which defines us.

Links: For more information visit crativpackaging.com or find @crativpackaging on IG.
Media Contact: Ashley LeCount (720) 651-9384, sales@crativpackaging.com

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The Shipping Monster Proudly Announces Partnership with Museums/Musées Canada

Speciality logistics expert The Shipping Monster (TSM) is thrilled to be a founding partner of Museums/Musées Canada

Speciality logistics expert The Shipping Monster (TSM) is thrilled to be a founding partner of Museums/Musées Canada.

Museums/Musées Canada (The Organization) is grassroots and member-focused. Arising out of the devastation of the pandemic, the organization supports those who work in museums, galleries, science centres, and related cultural institutions across Canada. The organization’s first event, the inaugural Museums/Musées Canada Summit 2022, will be held from Sunday, January 16 through Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at THEMUSEUM in Kitchener, Ontario.

The inaugural summit will be an opportunity for dialogue, mentorship, networking, and support for all those working at museums or in a museum-supporting sector. In addition, attendees will be able to enjoy The Rolling Stones | UNZIPPED delivered by DHL. It is the first international exhibition by and about the world-famous rock band.

During the Museums/Musées Canada Summit 2022, The Shipping Monster CEO & Founder, Robert Aspinall, is looking forward to welcoming attendees at the Voodoo Lounge Reception on Monday, January 17. Additionally, Aspinall will host a presentation entitled “Logistics : You can’t always get what you want” on Tuesday, January 18. Says Aspinall, “Community is what makes museums and their partners thrive. We look forward to this summit as it allows our community an opportunity to connect, learn and grow.”

Serving as founding partners of Museums/Musées Canada is only one way The Shipping Monster is showing commitment to the region. The company is also officially launching The Shipping Monster Canada in January 2022 to better serve Canadian partners with personalized solutions in brokerage, transportation, storage, labor scheduling and more.

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Established in 2009, It is a specialty logistics business offering end to end, global transportation and logistics solutions to the live events, attractions, and entertainment industry. Learn more at TheShippingMonster.com

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The Shipping Monster
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North Square Investments Named One of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” By Pensions & Investments

North Square Investments was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments today, among firms with 20-49 employees.

North Square Investments (North Square) was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments today, among firms with 20-49 employees.

Presented by Pensions & Investments, the global news source of money management, the 10th-annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recognizing the best employers in the money management industry.

North Square is a multi-boutique manager with a range of equity, fixed income and multi-strategy product offerings. The firm celebrated the third anniversary of its founding this past July, having achieved a number of significant milestones including acquisitions, growth in assets under management and advisement, new product offerings and key hires.

“Now in its 10th year, P&I’s Best Places to Work in Money Management spotlights the unique ways that employers build healthy and thriving work cultures,’’ said Executive Editor Julie Tatge. “This year was no different. The 100 firms profiled in our Dec. 13 issue grappled with myriad challenges posed by the pandemic and met them, helping ensure that their employees felt supported and able to do their best work.’’

“We are honored to receive this award,” said North Square CEO and co-founder Mark Goodwin. “We strive to create an environment that leverages our exceptional group of talented and experienced industry professionals to deliver institutional quality, active investment managers to our financial intermediary partners and their clients. Our colleagues hone their skills at work every day. We are fortunate to have employees who help set us apart.”

Pensions & Investments partnered with Best Companies Group, a research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to conduct a two-part survey process of employers and their employees.

The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies.
For a complete list of the 2021 Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management winners and write-ups, go to http://www.pionline.com/BPTW2021.

About North Square

Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, North Square Investments is an independent, multi-boutique investment firm dedicated to delivering differentiated active investment strategies to the market. North Square has an experienced senior management team comprised of seasoned professionals, a board composed of industry veterans including John Amboian, Neil Cummins and Brian Gaffney, and is backed by Estancia Capital Partners. As of September 30, 2021, North Square had $1.2 billion of assets under management in 12 mutual funds. With North Square’s ownership interests (majority and minority, respectively) in the distinctly branded firms of CS McKee (over $8B AUM) and Oak Ridge Investments, collective assets under management and advisement totaled over $11 billion. Learn more about North Square Investments at northsquareinvest.com.

About Pensions & Investments

Pensions & Investments, owned by Crain Communications Inc., is the 49-year-old global news source of money management. P&I is written for executives at defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, endowments, foundations, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as those at investment management and other investment-related firms. Pensions & Investments provides timely and incisive coverage of events affecting the money management and retirement businesses. Visit us at http://www.pionline.com

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North Square Investments, LLC is an investment adviser registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. More information about the company’s investment advisory services can be found in its Form ADV, which is available upon request. Nothing contained herein constitutes an offer to buy or sell a particular security or investment product. This information contains opinions that are as of the date of this publication and are subject to change without notice.

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North Square Investments
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TENTEN Wilshire Connects With Photography Service

The staff at TENTEN Wilshire is always looking for ways to help enhance the lives of our residents. Recently the staff has connected with a professional photography studio that offers a variety of services that 1010 residents may find helpful. DNS Captures offers full professional photography services for businesses and individuals. DNS Captures enjoys creating a visual story so that you can promote your product or service or create beautiful personal memories. Some of the photography services offered by DNS Captures includes:

    – Engagement Photos

    – Family portraits and Photos

    – Headshots

    – Branding Photos

    – Promotional Photos

    – Event Photos

    – Real Estate Photos

Of course, if you have special photos in mind, DNX Capture believes that they will be able to accommodate your needs. DNS Captures a local LA photography service that has gained national attention on Instagram because of the quality of the photos that are produced. They are emotional and practical and fun and professional, all wrapped up in a single photograph. Connecting with local businesses and services for the benefit of TENTEN Wilshire residents is just another service the staff provides. We encourage all TENTEN Wilshire residents to take advantage of these promotions.

About TENTEN Wilshire a lifestyle venue for today’s professional

TENTEN Wilshire is the perfect place to live, work, and play. The popular, downtown Los Angeles mixed-use building offers stylish, fully furnished apartments with utilities included from executive suites to studio apartments, as well as upscale, fully furnished office space. TENTEN Wilshire also caters to your social life. Mingle with neighbors at the complimentary happy hour, hosted every weeknight, Monday through Friday. Let go of workday stress as you hang out with friends around the cozy fire-pits. Enjoy regularly scheduled rooftop parties. Or simply stroll to a nearby restaurant or theater for fine food and entertainment. TENTEN Wilshire truly feels like its own special village within the city. Office and apartment residents of TENTEN Wilshire enjoy the benefits of amenities like our private gym with health spa services, rooftop pool, and Jacuzzi, lounge, and BBQ areas surrounded by terrific views. All utilities, premium cable, high-speed Internet, and local phone are included. Flexible leasing options are available. And, since each of our fully furnished residences features a private outdoor patio, your downtown Los Angeles apartment is ideal for entertaining guests or for putting your feet up to relax.

Hannah Pope

Events & Production Manager at TENTEN 

Telephone: 877-338-1010

Direct Line: 213-785-5606

1010 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles CA 90017

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