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CINCINNATI, OH / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / CMG Financial, a well-capitalized and privately held mortgage lender based in San Ramon, CA, is proud to announce the new hire of Greg Harkleroad (NMLS ID# 427611) as Joint Venture Division Sales Manager. A strategic addition, Greg is poised to run a budding partnership between CMG and Century 21 Affiliated, an esteemed estate brokerage with roots in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Southern California.

“We are thrilled to announce Century 21 Affiliated’s relationship with CMG Financial,” said Dan Kruse, CEO of Century 21 Affiliated. “By combining the power of CMG – a top five lender in the U.S. – with Century 21 Affiliated, a top real estate franchise, we believe we can deliver the absolute best customer experience in the home buying process. We spent a significant amount of time researching potential mortgage partners and found CMG to be best in class when it comes to support, technology, and customer experience. I couldn’t be more excited about the future of this relationship.”

Greg brings nearly 40 years of mortgage industry experience to this new role. What began as a passion for helping individuals achieve homeownership quickly evolved into a career centered on building high-performing teams and empowering others to succeed. Over the years, Greg has led origination teams at both banks and independent mortgage lenders, consistently driving growth and performance through effective leadership and coaching.

“I believe building strong teams starts with strategic hiring based on individual strengths,” said Harkleroad. “A purchase-focused approach is the foundation for long-term success in this industry, and strong partnerships with Realtors are critical to delivering exceptional service and earning consistent referrals.”

Greg will oversee sales strategy, team development, and business growth. His leadership will focus on expanding the company’s regional reach while delivering a personalized, high-quality experience to home buyers and real estate professionals alike.

“We are excited to have Greg leading our joint venture with CMG,” said Sam Bell, President of Brokerage, Century 21 Affiliated. “Greg brings decades of mortgage expertise to the venture. He has built numerous winning teams of mortgage professionals. We are grateful he has set his sights on helping improve the mortgage and home buying experience for our agents and buyers.”

“Greg’s leadership style is rooted in people-first principles, which aligns perfectly with the culture we’ve built here,” said Chris Harris, Executive Vice President at CMG Financial. “His proven track record of growing high-performing teams and building lasting Realtor relationships make him the ideal person to lead this new venture.”

With a fully invested partnership, this represents a dynamic opportunity for the Midwest & Western markets, particularly for loan officers seeking strong leadership, innovative in-house technology, and dependable, on-the-ground operational support.

For more information, please contact Greg Harkleroad at gregh@cmgfi.comor (513) 617-4407.

About CMG Financial

CMG Financial is a well-capitalized mortgage lender founded in 1993 by Christopher M. George, a former Mortgage Bankers Association Chairman. CMG makes its products and services available to the market through three distinct origination channels: retail lending, wholesale lending, and correspondent lending. CMG also operates eight joint venture companies with builder & realtor partners, holds an impressive MSR/servicing portfolio, and serves the capital markets of fixed income trading & sales through CMG Securities. CMG currently operates in all states, including District of Columbia, and holds approvals with FNMA, FHLMC, and GNMA. The company is consistently recognized as a top-producing lender and top mortgage employer, and it prides itself on helping clients achieve the dream of homeownership through product innovation and streamlined servicing.

About CENTURY 21 Affiliated Real Estate LLC

CENTURY 21 Affiliated is a member of multiple listings services in California, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with over 1,400 sales professionals and 60+ offices. CENTURY 21 Affiliated also specializes in worldwide relocation. At CENTURY 21 Affiliated, the customer comes first. The complete commitment to this philosophy is what has made CENTURY 21 Affiliated such a powerful force in the real estate industry. CENTURY 21 Affiliated has been ranked the number one CENTURY 21® franchise in the world for eleven years in a row. Visit C21Affiliated.com to learn more.

SOURCE: CMG Financial

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CHAPEL HILL, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / More families in the Triangle are following the nationwide trend and looking for homes in walkable suburbs. While schools and square footage are still major considerations, other aspects of family life are influencing relocation decisions. For instance, if you’re a young family, you probably want to be able to walk to parks, coffee shops, and grocery stores.

Maybe you desire a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, or perhaps you simply crave the convenience of getting around safely without a car. Either way, walkability is fast becoming one of the most searched-for features in real estate. If you’re looking to buy, here are some stand-out areas where families are going.

Fuquay-Varina: the Hottest Local Market

Fuquay-Varina is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Triangle. Specifically, its ZIP code 27526 beat over 41,000 others and ranked 20th nationally, according to a study by Opendoor, and it’s easy to see why. It has a low crime rate and a small-town feel, with around 45,000 residents, almost double that of 10 years ago.

There’s plenty of shopping, entertainment, dining, and family-sized homes, with new developments underway to account for the swelling population, so when you begin your local Raleigh-Durham real estate search, Fuquay-Varina should be on your radar.

Holly Springs: Great for Community

Holly Springs has secured itself as a firm favorite for young families thanks to its clean, organized, and kid-friendly spaces. It’s a safe neighborhood, with multiple parks, walkways, and recreational centers. Downtown, you’ll find a great variety of shops, cafes, restaurants, and more. The schools are highly rated, and most areas are connected by sidewalks and greenways. It’s relatively easy to get around on foot, with a Walk Score of 65.

Apex: Historic Charm

Apex is famous for being a fantastic place to raise a family, emphasized by its local motto, being the “Peak of Good Living”. There’s a good dose of Southern charm in this safe suburban neighbourhood, with a pedestrian-friendly downtown and amazing walkability between schools and residential areas. Plus, for weekends in nature, there are biking and hiking trails nearby and Jordan Lake State Recreation Area for windsurfing, boating, and other outdoor activities. The Walk Score here is 74, meaning it’s very walkable.

Durham: Urban Walkability

If you’re looking for a mix of walkability and city vibe, Durham may be more up your street. In places like Trinity Park, Old West Durham, and Downtown, you can easily live within walking distance of markets, schools, parks, restaurants, and music venues. You still get the close-knit neighborhood feel, but without sacrificing the culture and convenience that comes with inner-city living. Downtown Durham has a Walk Score of 94, earning it the coveted status of Walker’s Paradise. This means you can easily take care of daily errands without a car.

Endnote

Walkable suburbs are in high demand in the Raleigh-Durham area, especially with families. Places like Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, and Apex provide plenty of green space, good quality living, and a strong sense of community. If you’re looking for somewhere you can walk the kids to school, take a stroll downtown, and leave the car keys at home, these local neighborhoods are a good place to start.

Company: Triangle House Hunter
Name: Ryan Cassidy
Email: trianglehousehunter@gmail.com
Address: 318 Cloister Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514

SOURCE: Triangle House Hunter

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NORTHWOOD, OH / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Telesystem, a leading provider of nationwide managed technology solutions, is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated #HackersSuck Summits. The first summit of the season will kick off July 16th at Detroit’s iconic Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions. Now in its third year, the summits continue to evolve, building on the momentum of past events while introducing new security based educational content to arm partners and customers with the latest tools and knowledge to defend against today’s security threats.

Since its inception in 2023, the #HackersSuck initiative has gained nationwide recognition, characterized by iconic ‘#HackersSuck’ tee shirts and engaging viral campaigns. Telesystem’s initiative is focused on a single mission: to elevate security awareness and provide actionable steps for businesses of all sizes to fortify their operation. This year’s summits will spotlight security tips and insights that organizations can immediately implement to reduce risk and strengthen their cybersecurity posture. A key focus will be placed on employee training as a means of threat prevention, equipping attendees with the tools and education to enable organizations to defend themselves from within.

“Our mission with #HackersSuck is to provide actionable education to our customers and partners to give them the best chance at protecting both their people and their valuable data,” said James Maloney, President of Telesystem. “These summits provide insightful education and direct access to industry experts on today’s most critical security challenges,” continued Maloney. “Demonstrating our ‘IT’s About Trust’ philosophy, we’re proud to offer these events at no cost to our customers and partners because supporting the communities we serve is at the core of who we are as a company.”

The keynote speaker for the Detroit summit is Eric O’Neill, a former FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence operative best known for helping capture America’s most notorious spy, Robert Hanssen. O’Neill, also an attorney, bestselling author of ‘Gray Day’, and the real-life inspiration for the film ‘Breach’, will share his insider perspective on cyber warfare, national security, and how to defend against modern-day cybercriminals.

In addition to O’Neill’s keynote address, the summit will feature a diverse range of panel discussions led by experts in cybersecurity, technology, and cyber insurance. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to engage with these experts, ask questions, and share personal experiences related to their challenges with security breaches.

On July 14^th, In-person attendees will enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience on the turf at Ford Field and complimentary breakfast and lunch. Virtual registration is also available. Registration is free at https://hackerssuck.com.

About Telesystem

For over 30 years, Telesystem has been empowering SME and mid-market US-based organizations with a range of innovative cybersecurity, networking and communication solutions designed to address the business-specific needs of each customer. Guided by strategic partnerships and a customer-centric mission, these customized solutions are backed by an end-to-end managed experience and 24/7 US-based support team.

SOURCE: Telesystem

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / North Shore Uranium Ltd. (TSXV:NSU) (“North Shore” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that on June 23, 2025, it signed a binding term sheet (the “Term Sheet“) with Resurrection Mining LLC (“Resurrection“), an arm’s length party, to acquire up to 87.5% of the Rio Puerco uranium project (“Rio Puerco” or the “Project“) in northwestern New Mexico (the “Transaction“).

TRANSACTION AND PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS

• Historical resource estimate of 6.0 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.09% eU ₃ O ₈ for 11.4 million lbs. of U ₃ O ₈ reported in 2009

• Substantial historical dataset to guide and optimize future exploration programs

• Preliminary review of historical data suggests the potential for In-Situ Recovery (“ISR”) mining, the lowest cost method for producing uranium

• Located in the Grants Uranium District, the largest producer of uranium in the United States and near two significant active uranium projects, Marquez-Juan Tafoya (Anfield Energy Inc.) and Cebolleta (Premier American Uranium Inc.)

• Strong US government support for nuclear power and uranium mining projects and a stated objective to reduce reliance on foreign nuclear fuel

  • Executive Orders issued by President Trump in late May 2025 include a call for quadrupling US nuclear capacity by 2050, accelerating new reactor development, strengthening the US nuclear fuel supply chain and reforming the US regulatory environment

• Staged earn-in structure allows the Company to optimize exploration programs

• Would provide North Shore with uranium exposure in two North American jurisdictions, the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, Canada and the western USA

Brooke Clements, President and CEO of North Shore stated: “The Rio Puerco project in New Mexico offers us exposure to a uranium project in the USA with excellent upside and signficant historical exploration data including a historical resource estimate. The US government has recently enacted policies designed to accelerate nuclear power and uranium mining activity in the country. In the 1970s, Kerr-McGee commenced mine construction at Rio Puerco, but activity was halted after a short trial-mining phase due to low uranium prices. The Project offers a great opportunity to confirm and expand upon previous work through drilling, modern 3-D modelling and continued assessment of the ISR potential. On completion of the Transaction with Resurrection, we will have uranium exposure in two North American jurisdictions that have seen signficant uranium production, the Grants Uranium District and the Athabasca Basin, at a time when future supply-demand fundamentals look great for the industry.”

Rio Puerco is located at the eastern end of the Grants Uranium District, approximately 60 kilometres northwest of Albuquerque, New Mexico (Figure 1). Mines that operated between 1950 and 2002 contributed to make the Grants Uranium District the leading historical uranium producing district in the United States.

Figure 1: Rio Puerco Location Map, New Mexico. Roca Honda (Energy Fuels), Marquez-Juan Tafoya (Anfield Energy) and Cebolleta (Premier American Uranium) are advanced exploration/development stage uranium projects.

RIO PUERCO PROJECT SUMMARY

Rio Puerco consists of 37 Bureau of Land Management mining claims and significant historic exploration and mining data as well as the rights to a water well. Historical exploration and development work by Kerr-McGee Corporation ( “Kerr McGee” ) in the 1960s and 1970s, and geologic and resource modelling work completed by two Australian companies in 2009 and 2011 validate the potential for Rio Puerco to host a significant uranium resource.

Uranium was first discovered at Rio Puerco in 1968. The claims covering the discovery were ultimately optioned to Kerr-McGee who drilled over 1,000 holes. Based on the results of that work, they began the development of the Rio Puerco Mine in the 1970s. The uranium mineralization is hosted in sandstone of the Jurassic-aged Morrison Formation, host to almost all of the significant uranium deposits in the Grants Uranium District. The mine was intended to be a room and pillar underground mine but was never put into production. Activity ceased after a short trial mining phase likely due to low uranium prices at the time. The underground mine infrastructure included a 260m vertical shaft, ventilation shafts, mining adits and support buildings. The mining shaft remains at the site and road access to the site is excellent.

In 2009, Monaro Mining NL ( “Monaro” ) commissioned an independent geological review and resource estimate for Rio Puerco using exploration data generated by Kerr-McGee in the 1960s and 1970s. The data used for the resource estimate consisted of historical maps and data from 764 drill holes including downhole gamma-ray data converted to percent equivalent U ₃ O ₈ (e U ₃ O ₈ ), geological logs and drillhole survey data. They reported a JORC 2004-compliant inferred resource of 6.0 million tonnes at an average grade of 0.09% eU ₃ O ₈ using a cutoff grade of 0.03% eU ₃ O ₈ for 11.4 million lbs. of contained U ₃ O ₈ ¹ (the “ Historic Resource” ). JORC is the Australian Joint Ore Reserves Committee, a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for public reporting of Mineral Resources.

In 2011, Australian-American Mining Corporation Ltd. commissioned a technical report on Rio Puerco. This most recent report validated and confirmed the Historic Resource ² .

No significant exploration or development work has occurred at Rio Puerco since the 1970s.

HISTORICAL RESOURCE ESTIMATES FOR THE RIO PUERCO PROJECT

The historical resource outlined in this news release has not been verified and should not be relied upon. It is a historical estimate and not current and does not comply with Canadian NI 43-101 guidelines for the reporting of Mineral Resources. A qualified person has not verified the historical resource on behalf of the Company and North Shore has completed no work programs at Rio Puerco. Though not current, the Company views the historical resource estimates as reliable and sufficient to justify the initiation of work programs aimed at validating and potentially expanding upon the estimates. There is no guarantee that the work programs envisioned by North Shore will ultimately result in the definition of NI 43-101 compliant resources.

RIO PUERCO TERM SHEET

Completion of the Transaction is contingent on North Shore completing satisfactory due diligence, execution of a definitive agreement, completion of a minimum $750,000 financing by North Shore and approval by the TSX Venture Exchange (the “Exchange” ). A finder’s fee may be payable to an arms-length third party upon completion of the Transaction. The following highlights key terms of the Term Sheet executed by North Shore and Resurrection, all currency references are in Canadian dollars:

• Milestone 1: upon completion of the Transaction, a $125,000 cash payment and issuance of 9.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company, post-financing.

• Milestone 2, to earn a 40% interest in the Project: on or before 18 months after completion of the Transaction, a $250,000 payment in cash or common shares, at the option of North Shore, and $750,000 in exploration expenditures.

• Milestone 3, to earn an aggregate 65% interest in the Project: on or before 36 months after completion of the Transaction, a $375,000 payment in cash or common shares, at the option of North Shore, and $1,000,000 in additional exploration expenditures.

• Milestone 4, to earn an aggregate 87.5% interest in the Project: on or before 60 months after completion of the Transaction, a $500,000 payment in cash or shares, at the option of North Shore, and $1,500,000 in additional exploration expenditures.

• North Shore may elect to not continue to sole-fund exploration expenditures at any time after earning a 40% interest in Rio Puerco at which time North Shore and Resurrection will enter into a joint venture agreement to govern the funding of Rio Puerco on a proportional basis.

• Carried interest: On completion of Milestone 4, North Shore will provide Resurrection with a 12.5% free-carried interest in the Project through completion of an NI 43-101-compliant Preliminary Economic Assessment at which time Resurrection can elect to form a participating joint venture or convert their interest into a 1.0% net smelter returns royalty. North Shore will be granted a right of first refusal on Resurrection’s 12.5% interest.

• Bonus payments: For the 78 month period after completion of the Transaction, North Shore will pay Resurrection a $100,000 bonus for each million lbs. of uranium estimated in current resources defined by the Company above 5 million and up to 20 million lbs. in accordance with NI 43-101 standards, if and when such resources are defined.

• Other terms: Resurrection shall have a participation right to maintain its 9.99% interest in the common shares of North Shore for 5 years from completion of the Transaction and the right, but not the obligation, to appoint one nominee to the North Shore Board of Directors. All share issuances will be subject to Canadian and US securities law and will be priced in accordance with Exchange policies.

NEXT STEPS

After completion of the Transaction, North Shore will begin working towards defining the first NI 43-101-compliant uranium resource at Rio Puerco. The Company’s initial work will aim to verify historical data and determine whether a resource can be defined in accordance with NI 43-101. First, geologic models of the previously defined deposit will be prepared using drill hole summary logs containing the interpreted zones of uranium mineralization. A number of confirmation drill holes are required to confirm the historic uranium grade and uranium disequilibrium, and for metallurgical testing. For the first program, 20 to 40 holes are contemplated, a combination of diamond core holes and rotary holes where a downhole gamma ray probe is used to determine uranium content. After the results of that program are received and interpreted, a comprehensive drilling plan would be developed aimed at defining a resource. Data from the drill programs will be used to further evaluate the amenability of ISR mining.

ABOUT NORTH SHORE

The nuclear power industry is in growth mode as more nuclear power will be required to meet the world’s ambitious CO ₂ emission-reduction goals and the needs of new power-intensive technologies like AI. In this environment, new discoveries of economic uranium deposits will be very valuable, especially in established uranium-producing jurisdictions like Saskatchewan and New Mexico. North Shore is well-positioned to become a major force in exploration for economic uranium deposits. The Company is working to achieve this goal by exploring its Falcon and West Bear properties at the eastern margin of the Athabasca Basin in Saskatchewan, expanding its exploration efforts to include the Grants Uranium District in New Mexico and by evaluating other quality opportunities in the United States and Canada to complement its portfolio of uranium properties. North Shore summarized its exploration efforts at its Falcon property in a May 27, 2025 , news release.

QUALIFIED PERSON

Mr. Brooke Clements, MSc, P.Geol., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and the President and CEO of North Shore, has reviewed and approved the scientific and technical disclosure in this press release.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Brooke Clements,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

For further information:
Please contact: Brooke Clements, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Telephone: 604.536.2711
Email: b.clements@northshoreuranium.com
www.northshoreuranium.com

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are based on the Company’s current expectations and estimates. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as “plan”, “project”, “appear”, “interpret”, “coincident”, “potential”, “confirm”, “suggest”, “evaluate”, “encourage”, “likely”, “anomaly”, “continuous” and variations of these words as well as other similar words or statements that certain events or conditions “could”, “may”, “should”, “would” or “will” occur. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from estimated or anticipated events or results implied or expressed in such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others: the completion and expected terms of the Transaction, the parties’ abilities to meet the closing conditions of the Transaction, the number of securities to be issued by the Company in connection with the Transaction, receipt of all necessary approvals for the completion of the Transaction, the completion of satisfactory due diligence, execution of a definitive agreement, completion of a minimum $750,000 or any financing by the Company, and the Company’s ability to meet the Milestones, make the bonus payments or meet other terms of the Transaction; the highly speculative nature of the Transaction given the early-stage nature of Rio Puerco; the actual results of current and planned exploration activities including the potential for the definition of a mineral deposit of potential economic value at the Company’s Falcon property in Saskatchewan; that drilling results, geophysical survey results and/or interpretations thereof are defining potentially mineralized corridors; results from future exploration programs including drilling; interpretation and meaning of completed and future geophysical surveys; conclusions of future economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans to continue to be refined; possible variations in grades of mineralization and/or future actual recovery rates; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; the availability of sufficient funding on terms acceptable to the Company to complete the planned work programs; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing; and fluctuations in metal prices. There may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated, or intended. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or results or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and accordingly undue reliance should not be put on such statements due to the inherent uncertainty therein. Any forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

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RAMON CAMPOS FROM ROCHESTER, MN AND MOZART ELEMENTARY FROM BOSTON, MA NAMED WINNERS

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Let Music Fill My World, a privately funded nonprofit launched by the Tullman Family Office (TFO) and Grammy-nominated artist Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Music Matters Challenge – a nationwide initiative that called on individuals and schools to celebrate the transformative power of music and advocate for increased access to music education in classrooms across the country.

After months of heartfelt submissions, powerful storytelling, and overwhelming public support, the winners have been selected. These standout entries were chosen by the public for their creativity, authenticity, and moving demonstrations of how music has shaped their lives and communities.

2025 MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE WINNERS

Individual Winner
Ramon Campos – Rochester, MN
Ramon taught himself violin with the help of YouTube and support from his school community, eventually earning a spot in the All-State Orchestra. Recognizing a lack of access to music education in his community, he launched a mentorship program offering free violin lessons to 25 students and training 11 mentors. His goal is to close the equity gap in music education. This summer, he’ll attend Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra to further develop his skills and continue inspiring others.

School Winner
Mozart Elementary School – Boston, MA
For the music teacher at Mozart Elementary, music has always meant many things – tradition, expression, connection – but this year brought something entirely new: the overwhelming joy of building a musical community. From day one, students learned, laughed, and sang together – working toward a shared goal of performing Stand By Me as their school song. At the spring concert, that dream came alive. As sixth graders kicked off the beat and chords rang out, every voice – hundreds of students, teachers, and family members – joined together in one unforgettable, powerful moment.

“Congrats to Ramon and Mozart Elementary. Your music filled my world!” said John Ondrasik, Co-Founder of Let Music Fill My World.

“This year, once again, John and I had the great honor of getting to know so many talented and passionate Americans through the universal language of music,” said Cayley Tull, Co-Founder of Let Music Fill My World. “Thank you to each of you who shared your story and joined our movement to reimagine the role of music in our lives and classrooms. Music is one of the most powerful tools we have-for connection, social and emotional development, skills-building, and perhaps most importantly, as a vital resource that delivers for our youth. Congratulations to this year’s winners and to everyone who participated in the Music Matters Challenge. Together, we will make a little noise, and maybe even some good trouble, to ensure music education is prioritized and evenly deployed across the Nation.”

Challenge Prizes Include:

• $25,000 School Grant – Awarded to the winning school to directly support its music programming and initiatives.

• $10,000 Cash Prize – Awarded to the individual winner to further their personal music journey.

  • $300,000 Music Teacher Grant – In a transformative effort to expand access to music education, the individual winner will also help select a school to receive a grant of up to $300,000 to fund the salary of a full-time music teacher for three years.

Let Music Fill My World extends its heartfelt thanks to every person, student, teacher, and community who participated in this year’s Challenge. Together, we’re building a future where music education is not a luxury – but a right. We’re already looking forward to next year’s Challenge and hope you’ll join us again to keep the momentum going!

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ABOUT LET MUSIC FILL MY WORLD:

The organization “Let Music Fill My World” was born in 2023 when Tullman Family Office (TFO) teamed up with Grammy-nominated artist John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting to connect with students at Farragut Career Academy in Chicago through music. Ondrasik and eight students co-wrote the original song titled “Let Music Fill My World,” with the students contributing the lyrics, passionately expressing their personal connection to music. Despite overwhelming evidence that music education is integral to childhood development across varied proof points including boosting test scores, reducing disciplinary infractions, and improving graduation rates, music and arts education remains undervalued, as evidenced by its uneven and insufficient deployment nationwide. These powerful creative resources continue to face cuts in lower-income urban schools, often being the first to go during budget constraints. “Let Music Fill My World” is on a mission to change that reality, supporting sustainable music funding, fueling dynamic storytelling, and transforming lives in the process.

ABOUT FIVE FOR FIGHTING / JOHN ONDRASIK:

In the two decades since Five for Fighting’s first major single, “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), has released six studio LPs, including the platinum-certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything;” and the top-10 charting “Two Lights,” along with an EP and live albums. A post 9-11 anthem, Ondrasik performed “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and placed him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time. Five For Fighting’s music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Sopranos,” and the CBS drama, “Code Black.” For more information visit: www.fiveforfighting.com.

ABOUT THE TULLMAN FAMILY OFFICE:

The Tullman Family Office (TFO) directs the Chicago-based Tullman family’s philanthropy, political advocacy, business investments focused on social impact, and community engagement initiatives. We partner with visionary leaders, grassroots organizations, and creative thinkers to move beyond incremental progress – reimagining resources, accelerating impact, and activating collective solutions that advance equity and opportunity for all. For more information about TFO’s philanthropic work, visit: https://www.tullmanfamilyoffice.org/

PUBLICITY CONTACTS

Cassie Zebisch-Schienle | cassie@cmzpr.com

Abbey Kovacevich | abbey@cmzpr.com

SOURCE: Let Music Fill My World

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With over 150 serviced sites and 100 industry customers and partners, the industrial battery services leader reaches a major milestone-demonstrating the value of full-lifecycle battery solutions in advancing the clean energy transition.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / A decade ago, as deployments of industrial batteries began to scale across the energy and transportation sectors, a major industry gap emerged in plain sight. While innovation flourished around battery technology, manufacturing, and applications, few were asking a critical question: Who would take responsibility for these assets once they were in the field and later at the end of their useful life?

In 2015, three former senior leaders at GE Energy Storage-Jamal Burki, Tom Newhall, and Sander Jacobs-recognized that gap and took action. They founded Renewance Inc. to provide a new category of industrial services: one focused entirely on the safe, sustainable, and compliant management of battery assets throughout their full lifecycle.

Today, Renewance celebrates its 10-year anniversary. The milestone represents far more than longevity; it affirms the enduring value of a business built on foresight, deep technical expertise, and a mission-driven commitment to environmental stewardship.

Closing a Critical Gap in the Battery Ecosystem
As the demand for energy storage systems and electric vehicles continues to rise, batteries are being deployed at unprecedented rates -yet maximizing performance, efficiently managing maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with ever evolving safety and environmental regulations often surpass an organization’s ability to manage them effectively throughout the full lifecycle. What happens when a system fails? How do you perform maintenance safely and effectively? How do you remain compliant with safety and environmental regulations? Where do the batteries go at the end of their life?

This is the void Renewance was created to fill.

Renewance provides a comprehensive suite of services-spanning installation and commissioning, preventive and corrective maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, and end-of-life decommissioning, recycling, and repurposing. These services are delivered across more than 150 industrial sites in 30 U.S. states and supported by a dedicated team of 140 professionals, including 85 trained field technicians. The company has supported over 25+ GWh of battery projects and has safely decommissioned more than 320+ MWh, and recycled 3,000+ MT of battery systems, making a tangible environmental impact with each job.

RenewanceConnect™, the company’s digital platform, provides customers with seamless access to these services, enabling transparent lifecycle tracking, streamlined compliance, and actionable insights at every phase.

“Our customers are deploying batteries to power the future-but many don’t have the in-house capability to manage the lifecycle risks and responsibilities that come with them,” said CEO and co-founder Jamal Burki. “That’s where we come in. We provide the services, systems, and peace of mind that allow them to stay focused on their core business, while we handle the technical, regulatory, and logistical complexity.”

Serving Customers with Technical Depth and Environmental Integrity
From BESS OEMs, integrators and operators to EV OEMs, Dealers, Service shops, and fleet operators, Renewance’s 100+ customers span the battery ecosystem. They rely on Renewance to ensure their battery systems remain safe, compliant, and high-performing-especially during critical transitions such as warranty handoffs, asset repowering, or facility decommissioning.

From routine lifecycle services to high-stakes field challenges, Renewance supports customers across the full spectrum of battery asset needs. They have partnered with energy storage and EV stakeholders to perform hundreds of successful installation and commissioning projects, ensuring systems launch safely and on schedule. Their teams continue to support ongoing operations and maintenance programs, providing preventive service, diagnostics, and responsive troubleshooting that maximize uptime and extend asset life.

More specifically, for complex scenarios, Renewance is equipped to deliver high-impact, safety-driven solutions. At a government-owned environmental facility in the Southwest, Renewance safely decommissioned a legacy sodium sulfur system, eliminating long-standing environmental risks and clearing the way for future site use. In Canada, a utility-scale lithium-ion project severely damaged by fire required immediate action-the team managed the hazardous battery removal, coordinated site remediation, and executed cross-border logistics to ensure safe and compliant disposal. For a nationwide clean energy developer, they delivered a multi-site decommissioning and recycling program across their commercial and industrial portfolio, minimizing disruption while meeting stringent regulatory standards.

These projects highlight Renewance’s ability to provide both steady operational support and complex lifecycle resolutions, ensuring our customers succeed, no matter the stage or challenge.

This deep trust is grounded in technical excellence and execution consistency. Whether responding to a system fault in the field, supporting O&M schedules, or managing the removal and shipment of spent batteries across state lines, Renewance technicians and project teams work with precision-and a clear commitment to safety and sustainability.

“Every battery we decommission or repurpose is one less environmental liability,” said Tom Newhall, COO and co-founder. “Our field crews are trained not just to get the job done, but to do it in a way that minimizes risk and maximizes environmental benefit. That has always been our standard.“

A Trusted Ally in the Transition to Circular Energy
As the regulatory and ESG landscape becomes increasingly complex, companies are under mounting pressure to not only install clean technologies-but to prove they’re managing them responsibly.

Renewance’s services help clients meet compliance obligations, reduce operational downtime, protect personnel and communities, and contribute to circular economy goals by ensuring batteries are tracked, repurposed when viable, and recycled when necessary. The company’s recycling coordination and compliance documentation services have become an essential part of ESG reporting and asset retirement strategies for many partners.

“Our work is hands-on, but the impact is strategic,” said Sander Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer and co-founder. “By helping our customers manage their battery systems through every stage of use-from startup to shutdown-we enable them to stay on mission, reduce risk, and show leadership in sustainability. That’s what makes our work meaningful.“

Looking Ahead: The Next Chapter in Lifecycle Leadership
With a solid foundation built over ten years of growth, Renewance is positioned for an ambitious future. Strategic priorities for the coming decade include expanding the company’s national field service network, deepening its logistics and warehousing capabilities, and investing in advanced training and safety programs to further raise the bar for industrial battery stewardship.

As more industries electrify and energy storage becomes a pillar of the global infrastructure, Renewance’s role will only grow more vital.

“Our mission has always been about more than just batteries-it’s about building the infrastructure, services, and practices that will sustain a resilient, low-carbon future,” said Burki. “This anniversary is a proud moment-but it’s also a springboard. The next ten years will be about scaling our impact, supporting our partners, and continuing to lead by example in how these essential technologies are deployed, maintained, and retired.“

For more information, visit www.renewance.net

About Renewance, Inc.
Renewance, Inc. is a Chicago-based leading provider of battery life cycle services for the Energy Storage (ES) and Electric Vehicle (EV) industries. Renewance provides technical field services, warehousing and logistics, project management services , and software solutions that enable clients to manage their assets more effectively and responsibly throughout their operating life, ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of batteries, as well as safe recycling or repurposing of spent batteries in an economically viable, regulatory compliant and environmentally responsible manner.

Contact Information

Jenny Sotto-Siquioco
Senior Marketing Leader
Jenny.siquioco@renewance.net
630-624-2064

SOURCE: Renewance Inc.

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Hike Where the Wildflowers Bloom – Summer Gondola Opens June 27

BANFF, ALBERTA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Banff Sunshine Village is excited to welcome guests back to Sunshine Meadows, starting Friday, June 27, 2025, for another unforgettable summer season in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. Named the number-one day hike by Lonely Planet, Sunshine Meadows offers accessible sightseeing and hiking for nature enthusiasts of all levels. Guests enjoying Sunshine Meadows, known for its postcard-perfect lakes and stunning wildflowers, often proclaim that they traveled back in time as they admire untouched nature and infinite mountain views. Banff Sunshine’s Summer season will run from June 27 through to Sept. 21, 2025.

With a large uncrowded parking lot, guests wishing to see the beauty of Sunshine Meadows this summer can access the Banff Sunshine Gondola from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with access to the Standish Chairlift from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From the top of the Standish Viewing Deck – the highest lift-accessible sightseeing deck in Banff National Park, guests will be gobsmacked by the 360-degree beauty of the Canadian Rockies including views of Rock Isle, Laryx, and Grizzly Lakes. From the viewing deck, guests will be encouraged to choose their own adventure down – fly down in comfort on Standish Express, hike amongst the wildflowers and alpine lakes or walk down the meadow park trail.

Unlike other hikes in the region, Sunshine Meadows is a true family-friendly experience, with easy-to-moderate hikes perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Open daily throughout summer, guests can catch a free shuttle bus from Banff or park in the resort parking lot. No reservation or prebooking is required to enjoy summer at Banff Sunshine Meadows.

“Summer at Sunshine is truly a place of rare beauty. There are days I still pinch myself that something so beautiful exists. Escaping to Sunshine Meadows is the perfect reprieve from the hustle of modern life. My family and I love to stay at Sunshine Mountain Lodge, hike amongst the wildflowers, and soak in the night sky in the resort’s hot pool,” explains Kendra Scurfield, VP of Communications at Banff Sunshine Village.

If you find yourself in Banff this summer, travel eight miles west of the town of Banff to enjoy the region’s best kept secret: Sunshine Meadows. Hike where the wildflowers bloom and immerse yourself in the tranquil beauty of one of Canada’s most iconic alpine landscapes. While there, stop by the resort’s interpretive center to book an interpretive walk and to learn more about the unique ecosystem of Banff Sunshine Meadows.

About Banff Sunshine Village:
Perched at 7,000 feet (2,133 meters) above sea level, Banff Sunshine Village is nestled in the heart of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park. Renowned for its all-natural snow, this world-class resort attracts skiers and snowboarders from around the globe during its impressive seven-month winter season, running from mid-November to late May. Come late June, the landscape transforms as summer arrives at Banff Sunshine Meadows, where Alberta’s native wildflowers blanket hundreds of pristine, protected alpine acres in a vibrant display of color. From carving turns on Canada’s Best Snow in the winter to hiking through breathtaking mountain meadows in the summer, Banff Sunshine offers an unparalleled year-round escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The resort remains open for summer operations until Sept. 21, 2025.

For more information about summer adventures and larch season at the Sunshine Meadows, please visit banffsunshinemeadows.com or email Kendra Scurfield, VP of Marketing, Brand and Communications, at kscurfield@skibanff.com.

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TRUMBULL, CONNECTICUT / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / The sam®2.0 wearable ultrasound unit from ZetrOZ Systems has been documented in multiple clinical studies as an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, as well as a spectrum of soft-tissue injuries. The sam® 2.0 has received the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use® Certification signifying this is easier to use for people living with arthritis and chronic pain.

Connecticut-based ZetrOZ Systems is the inventor of sustained acoustic medicine, a long-duration, continuous, multi-hour, high frequency ultrasound treatment cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating soft-tissue injuries.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use® seal certifies products and packaging that have been tested and proven to make life easier for people with arthritis. Nearly 60 million U.S. adults – about 1 in 4 – and hundreds of children have been diagnosed with arthritis and live with pain that limits their daily activities.

“We’re extremely pleased that the sam® 2.0 device has received the Arthritis Foundation’s Ease of Use® certification.” said George K. Lewis, founder and CEO of ZetrOZ Systems. ” We are proud to support the Foundation’s mission to improve the quality of life for people living with arthritis.

ZetrOZ Systems’ sam® X1 and sam® 2.0 wearable ultrasound devices treat osteoarthritis and other soft-tissue injuries with mechanobiological technology that provides deep warming, expanding blood vessel diameters and improving blood flow. That increases oxygenated hemoglobin and removes cytokine enzymes and cellular waste, accelerating the healing process.

The sam® device’s effectiveness is validated by over 30 clinical studies and more than 3.7 million treatments of patients nationwide. For more information, please visit https://zetroz.com/ or samrecover.com. To learn more about the Ease of Use program, please visit arthritis.org/easeofuse.

To listen to the “Live Yes! With Arthritis” podcast, please visit https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/episodes/arthritis-explained.

About ZetrOZ Systems
ZetrOZ Systems is leading healing innovations in sports medicine, developing wearable bioelectronic devices to deliver sustained acoustic medicine (sam®). Researched and funded by the federal government, ZetrOZ is built on the proprietary medical technology of 48 patents and is the exclusive manufacturer and developer of the sam® product line, designed to treat acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.

About the Arthritis Foundation
The Arthritis Foundation’s mission is to turn the obstacles arthritis causes into opportunities. The Arthritis Foundation champions life-changing solutions and medical advancements, and it also provides ways for people to connect, break down barriers in health care and join the fight for a cure – uniting hearts, minds and resources to change the future of arthritis. To join the fight to conquer arthritis, visit arthritis.org. 

SOURCE: ZetrOZ Systems

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New Features Improve Speed, Flexibility, and Convenience for U.S. Buyers Across Amaze Storefronts

NEWPORT BEACH, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Amaze Holdings Inc. (NYSE American:AMZE) (“Amaze” or the “Company”), a global leader in creator-powered commerce, today announced the rollout of Express Checkout and a broader range of alternative payment methods to streamline the online purchasing experience for U.S. customers.

The new capabilities include express wallet payment options such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link, along with expanded alternative payment methods including Affirm, Afterpay, Cash App Pay, Klarna and instant bank payments. These updates are designed to reduce checkout friction, align with evolving buyer preferences, and ultimately increase completed purchases on Amaze digital storefronts.

“Our goal is to make the buying experience as seamless, safe, and flexible as possible,” said Aaron Day, CEO of Amaze. “By supporting more of the payment options customers already trust and use, we are helping creators convert more traffic into sales and ultimately grow their digital storefronts.”

Express Checkout enables customers to complete purchases quickly using the payment and shipping details already stored in their wallets, eliminating the need to re-enter information at checkout. These wallet options also leverage advanced encryption and security features provided by trusted platforms.

Alternative payment methods give customers greater financial flexibility. Services such as Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna allow purchases to be split into manageable installments. Cash App Pay enables direct payments using existing Cash App balance, while instant bank payments allow secure transfers directly from a customer’s bank account.

This latest enhancement is part of Amaze’s broader strategy to support creators by optimizing the end-to-end shopping journey from product discovery to purchase completion.

Express checkout and alternative payment method options are now live on all Amaze digital storefronts for U.S. customers.

For investor information, please contact IR@amaze.co
For press inquiries, please contact PR@amaze.co

About Amaze
Amaze Holdings, Inc. is an end-to-end, creator-powered commerce platform offering tools for seamless product creation, advanced e-commerce solutions, and scalable managed services. By empowering anyone to “sell anything, anywhere,” Amaze enables creators to tell their stories, cultivate deeper audience connections, and generate sustainable income through shoppable, authentic experiences. Discover more at www.amaze.co.

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Additional risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other future filings and reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, these forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the press release. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect new information or future events or developments.

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Enrollment Completed on Schedule; Topline Results Expected Mid Q3 2025

ESTERO, FL AND NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2025 / Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:ASBP) (“Aspire” or the “Company”), developer of a multi-faceted patent-pending drug delivery technology, today announced the last patient was dosed in its Phase 1 single-center clinical study of its oral transmucosal fast-acting high-dose aspirin formulation.

Topline results from the study are anticipated by the middle of third quarter of 2025.

“The successful completion of patient dosing in our Phase 1 trial is a noteworthy accomplishment. We are extremely grateful to the investigator and patients who participated in this study. Achieving this milestone on time and as planned per protocol also demonstrates the operational excellence of our team and clinical partners,” said Michael Howe, Chief Executive Officer of Aspire. “We look forward to reporting initial safety and efficacy data in the third quarter, which will provide key insights into our formulation of high-dose aspirin and its potential as a fast-acting treatment option for suspected acute myocardial infarction. Following the receipt of the topline results, we plan to continue discussions with the FDA to ensure our path forward is well-aligned with regulatory expectations.”

Howe added, “We are eager to integrate the insights from this trial into our comprehensive development plan. We believe these trial results will also play a key role in our strategy to pursue potential partnership opportunities.”

Phase 1 Study Design

The Phase 1 clinical trial, which is being conducted in the United States, compares the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of normal healthy adult volunteers after the administration of our sublingual dose of 162.5 mg aspirin powder with control healthy subjects given 162.5 mg oral aspirin (approximately two 81 mg aspirin tablets). The primary outcome measure will be plasma acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) concentration versus time data (pre-dose and up to 24 hours post-dose). The trial also measures Arachidonic acid (AA)-induced platelet aggregation over 8 hours after dosing and Serum thromboxane B2 (TxB2) over 8 hours after dosing, both of which are valuable for documenting Aspire’s sublingual high-dose aspirin’s rapid impact on cardiac events.

Following completion of this trial, Aspire plans to submit a section 505(b)(2) NDA seeking approval to market the high-dose aspirin product.

About the Aspire Targeted Oral Delivery Platform

Aspire’s technology delivers a soluble, fast-acting granular or powder formulation which has been developed by using our patent-pending methodology, and “trade secret” process. The technology’s new mechanism of action allows for rapid sublingual absorption and entry into the bloodstream of drugs and other substances. The benefits of “rapid absorption” are to provide rapid impact in more precise quantities.

About Aspire Biopharma, Inc.

Headquartered in Estero, Fl., Aspire Biopharma has developed a disruptive technology that can deliver supplements and drugs rapidly and precisely. For more information, please visit www.aspirebiolabs.com.

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Aspire Biopharma Holdings, Inc.

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