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Staunton, VA, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Secure Solar Futures, a provider of on-site clean energy to schools, hospitals, and businesses, has signed a 25-year Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Mountain Empire Community College to develop a 777-kilowatt solar power system on its campus in Big Stone Gap, Va. MECC is a comprehensive two-year college serving residents of Lee, Scott, Wise, and Dickenson Counties, and the City of Norton.   The agreement will provide the college with on-site solar power at no upfront capital cost for the next three decades or more while offering opportunities for workforce development in…

JUPITER, FLORIDA, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Safety Shot, Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOT) (“SHOT” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that Safety Shot, the first patented beverage that helps people feel better faster by reducing blood alcohol content and boosting clarity, had sold out within hours after being released on Amazon.com (https://a.co/d/dekeLXZ). Safety Shot was released for sale on the e-commerce platform on November 30th, a day earlier than anticipated. Without any announcement made to introduce the beverage on Amazon, consumers rapidly placed their orders for delivery and the product was sold out almost immediately. “We’ve gone live with…

NEWTON, Mass., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Consumers broke out their wallets over Thanksgiving weekend, spending 7.3% more on gift cards than during the same period in 2022, according to data from Paytronix, the most advanced digital guest engagement platform and a leader in restaurant gift card sales. Cyber Monday continues to outpace Black Friday as the highest sales day across both physical and digital sales. In all, the number of cards sold rose only 0.4%, with eGift driving much of this gain at an 8.5% increase over 2022, while physical card sales dropped 2.6%. “The focus for most restaurants…

David Rocco, international Celebrity Chef, announced as newest Canadian brand Ambassador TORONTO, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium is proud to announce it has secured international Celebrity Chef, David Rocco, as their newest Canadian brand ambassador. For the past twenty years, David Rocco has built a distinguished career as a chef, television icon, and culinary advocate. Renowned for his love of Italian cuisine and his successful television programs, he continues to be a presence in the culinary entertainment sphere. Not only does David have a flair for developing unique Italian dishes, but he also has a keen…

CHICAGO, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With the holiday gift-giving season underway, the Illinois Lottery is reminding players that lottery games are for grown-ups – not kids.This holiday season, the Illinois Lottery is once again partnering with the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) in the Gift Responsibly Campaign. The annual holiday campaign, spearheaded by the National Council on Problem Gambling, is designed to increase public awareness of the impact and inappropriateness of giving lottery products as gifts to minors.“Lottery products, especially Instant Tickets, are a popular gift during the holiday season but they are not an appropriate gift…

Cleveland, Ohio, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, proudly announces the opening of their brand new state-of-the-art, Class A self storage center located at 848 Seven Hills Connector in Acworth, Georgia.  This location has over 70,000 net rentable square feet and represents the company’s 18th location in the state of Georgia. The newest Compass Self Storage location offers smart lock units on every unit. Customers can use an app on their smartphone (or a key fob) to access the smart lock on their unit, and they never have to…

NAPA, Calif., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crimson Wine Group (OTCQB: CWGL) today announced it has named Adam D. Howell as Chief Financial Officer. Howell will become a member of Crimson’s executive team and will report directly to Jennifer Locke, Chief Executive Officer. Howell most recently served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Accounting, for the Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange-listed wine company that he joined in 2018. Over the last few years, Howell has held key roles in areas including corporate finance, M&A, financial reporting, and tax. Earlier in his career, Howell worked for Deloitte…

NEW YORK, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Xcel Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: XELB) (“Xcel” or the “Company”), a media and consumer products company with expertise in livestream shopping and social commerce, announced today of its newly formed joint venture with supermodel, actress and entrepreneur, Christie Brinkley to develop TWRHLL, a lifestyle and apparel brand, for distribution in retail and livestream channels. Initial launch of TWRHLL is expected in the spring of 2024. Christie Brinkley will serve as the public face and voice of the brand, including appearing on broadcast and streaming services. “I’m thrilled to partner with the team at…

WILMINGTON, Del., Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As a female business executive, strategist, marketing and communications expert and philanthropist, Carolmarie Brown understands how to shape the brand and reputation of multinational companies, drive business growth and put the power of Ashland’s people and products in the hands of customers and communities around the world.  Brown, Ashland’s vice president corporate affairs, marketing, brand and business communications has a passion for problem-solving that is well-served in a company whose purpose is to responsibly solve for a better world™. But what makes her different is her unique ability to jump across functional…

LARBERT, United Kingdom, Dec. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (TSX: NFI, OTC: NFYEF, TSX: NFI.DB) NFI Group Inc. (“NFI” or the “Company”), a leading independent bus and coach manufacturer and a leader in electric mass mobility solutions, subsidiary Alexander Dennis Limited (“Alexander Dennis”) today announced that it will supply Enviro500 double-deck buses to Spokane Transit Authority (STA) following an order for seven vehicles. The Alexander Dennis Enviro500 will be the first double-deck transit buses in Spokane, Washington and its surrounding urban areas. They will serve Spokane Transit’s Cheney service, made up of two primary routes numbered 6 and 66. These…