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  • Hemanext Inc. Awarded $2.9M NIH Grant to Advance Clinical Initiatives in the United States

    Hemanext Inc. Awarded $2.9M NIH Grant to Advance Clinical Initiatives in the United States

    Lexington, MA October 14, 2025 –(PR.com)– Hemanext Inc., a leading innovator in blood processing, storage, and transfusion technology, has been awarded a three-year Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) Phase II for a project titled, “Efficacy of Hypoxic Red Blood Cells Processed with the Hemanext ONE® System in Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia,” to support and strengthen the clinical efforts of hypoxically stored red blood cells (HRBC) in the United States (NIH RePORTER link). The NIH SBIR program provides competitive funding to small businesses with high-impact ideas that have a strong potential for public health benefit.

    Despite several new therapies that have been developed over the past few years, including pharmacologic and gene therapy, they are not available or tolerable to all sickle cell disease (SCD) patients. These anemic patients continue to require RBC transfusions. Chronically transfused sickle cell anemia (SCA) patients are a highly vulnerable population because they are entirely dependent upon frequent transfusions of conventional RBCs to remain healthy. For these patients, blood transfusion therapy is the only viable option for survival. HRBC transfusions have emerged as a promising approach to provide a high-quality blood product to potentially improve treatment outcomes in SCA patients.

    The awarded clinical trial will be a multi-center, randomized, controlled study with a cross-over design and will include patients seven years old and older. The primary objective will evaluate the efficacy of HRBC by measuring the rate of decline in %Hemoglobin A and assessing HRBC’s impact on reducing the patients’ transfusion burden. Furthermore, the study will evaluate transfusion-related outcomes, including a comprehensive array of clinical and laboratory parameters and quality of life assessments. Dr. Laurel Omert will be the contact Principal Investigator (PI) with Dr. Biree Andemariam and Dr. Enrico Novelli as co-PIs.

    “I am delighted to be able to work with a group of such distinguished investigators in the field of sickle cell anemia to study the effect of large volume red blood cell exchange transfusions of HRBC in this underserved population,” said Laurel Omert, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Hemanext.

    Andrew Dunham, CEO of Hemanext stated, “This award marks a significant milestone for our team and validates the promise of our approach to transform transfusion medicine. We are honored and excited to receive this NIH SBIR grant, which underscores the significance of our work and its potential to address unmet clinical needs.”

    HEMANEXT ONE® received marketing authorization for commercial distribution via the De Novo process by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in 2023 and has been CE marked since 2021.

    Funding Acknowledgment

    This project is supported by the National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health under Award Number R44HL178006. The content of this announcement is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

    About Hemanext

    Hemanext is a privately held medical technology company based in Lexington, MA that is dedicated to improving the quality, safety, efficacy, and cost of transfusion therapy. The company’s research and development efforts focus on the study of hypoxically stored red blood cells. The company’s aim is to significantly improve the quality of stored RBCs worldwide.

    About Hemanext ONE

    HEMANEXT ONE is a first in class device to improve the quality of RBCs for transfusion dependent patients. HEMANEXT ONE has been granted marketing authorization for commercial distribution via the De Novo process by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration further exhibiting the product’s innovation and commercial impact. In Europe, HEMANEXT ONE is CE marked, allowing commercial distribution within the market of the European Economic Area.

    Visit Hemanext.com to learn more about the Company and its flagship product HEMANEXT ONE.

    Contact Information:
    Hemanext
    Robert Haime, Vice President, Commercial
    (781) 301-7474
    Contact via Email
    https://hemanext.com

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  • Making a Wave of Difference: Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s 17th Annual Charity Day Raises $864,075

    Making a Wave of Difference: Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s 17th Annual Charity Day Raises $864,075

    Top Four Conveyor Car Wash Company Shares Record-Breaking Charity Day Results

    THOMASTON, GA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Tidal Wave Auto Spa is pleased to announce that its 17th annual Charity Day event, held on Friday, September 19th, raised a record-breaking $864,075 for 268 local organizations and non-profits. This year’s event was the company’s largest Charity Day yet, with 295 participating locations across Tidal Wave’s 30-state footprint. With the money raised at this year’s event, Tidal Wave has donated more than $2.8 million to local organizations and non-profits through Charity Day.

    Ahead of the event, each participating Tidal Wave location selects a local charity or non-profit organization to receive 50% of the site’s proceeds, plus any on-site donations. The other 50% of proceeds are donated to the company’s longtime corporate partner, Annandale Village, a non-profit organization providing progressive life assistance to adults with developmental disabilities across the country.

    “Each year, Charity Day reminds us how powerful our communities are when they come together for a good cause,” said Scott Blackstock, CEO and Founder of Tidal Wave Auto Spa. “We’re incredibly grateful for our customers’ continued support, and for the incredible local organizations that are making a difference every day. We are honored to play a part in making a positive difference alongside them through these donations.”

    Tidal Wave’s annual Charity Day event has received three consecutive gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards® for Best Initiative for Philanthropy and Corporate Giving. In addition to Charity Day, the company also gives back year-round through its fundraising program, which has helped generate over $5 million for local schools, churches, civic groups, and more, by providing a simple, fast, and convenient way to raise money.

    To learn more about Tidal Wave Auto Spa’s Charity Day, including the list of organizations supported, please visit: tidalwaveautospa.com/charityday/.

    About Tidal Wave Auto Spa

    Tidal Wave Auto Spa was founded over 20 years ago in Thomaston, GA, by husband and wife, Scott and Hope Blackstock. What started as a small-town self-service car wash business evolved into the first conveyor car wash open in Georgia and is now the fourth-largest conveyor car wash company in the nation, with 301 locations spanning 30 states. Tidal Wave is dedicated to delivering an exceptional car wash experience for every customer through industry-leading car care technology, clean and inviting locations, and outstanding customer service. The company is equally committed to making a positive difference in the communities it serves, raising over $7 million for local programs, service organizations, and non-profit organizations through its fundraising program and annual Charity Day event.

    Contact Information

    Heather Coleman
    Marketing Manager
    media@tidalwaveautospa.com

    Andrea Traylor
    Senior Director of Digital Marketing
    andrea.traylor@tidalwaveautospa.com
    2058212220

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    SOURCE: Tidal Wave Auto Spa

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  • TimeTrakGO Launches GOtime5 Smart Time Clock, Delivering a Unified Workforce Experience Across Devices

    TimeTrakGO Launches GOtime5 Smart Time Clock, Delivering a Unified Workforce Experience Across Devices

    Making time tracking simple – GOtime5 brings the power of TimeTrakGO’s intuitive design to a sleek, modern device.

    FORT GRATIOT, MI / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / TimeTrakGO, a leading provider of innovative time and attendance solutions, today announced the release of its new GOtime5 Smart Time Clock. Designed to complement the company’s mobile and tablet applications, the 5-inch touchscreen device ensures employees enjoy a consistent, intuitive experience across all methods of clocking in and out-whether on a physical device, tablet, or mobile app.

    GOtime5 Smart Time Clock
    GOtime5 Smart Time Clock

    The GOtime5 enhances TimeTrakGO’s workforce management ecosystem, giving businesses a reliable hardware option that mirrors the simplicity and usability of the company’s software solutions. With a sleek, modern design, the device blends seamlessly into the workplace while eliminating the inefficiencies of traditional, bulky time clocks.

    “We designed this device with one clear goal-make time tracking simple,” said Marc Schopp, President/CEO of TimeTrakGO. “Our new GOtime5 Smart Time Clock is plug-and-play from the start, giving businesses a low-cost investment that delivers both reliability and ease of use for their employees.”

    Key Features of the GOtime5 Smart Time Clock

    • Consistent Experience Across Platforms – Employees interact with the same intuitive interface whether using the GOtime5, tablet, or mobile app.

    • Multiple Authentication Options – The GOtime5 supports RFID badge, secure PIN, and fingerprint scans, offering flexibility and enhanced security.

    • Intuitive Touchscreen – The 5-inch display mirrors the look and feel of the TimeTrakGO app, making it easy for employees to use immediately.

    • Employee Self-Service Tools – Direct access to critical information, including:

      • Time-off requests (submission and status tracking)

      • PTO accrual balances and history

      • Daily punches and total hours worked

    GOtime5 integrates directly with the TimeTrakGO cloud platform, ensuring all data is synchronized in real time for accurate reporting. This eliminates manual data entry, reduces the risk of errors, and saves businesses valuable time and resources.

    The GOtime5 Smart Time Clock is available now. For more details or to request a demo, visit www.TimeTrakGO.com.

    About TimeTrakGO

    TimeTrakGO is a leader in modern time and attendance solutions, helping businesses simplify workforce management with one consistent experience across devices. From mobile and tablet applications to its new GOtime5 Smart Time Clock, TimeTrakGO delivers powerful, easy-to-use tools for accurate time tracking, scheduling, and payroll integration. By providing a seamless interface on every platform, TimeTrakGO ensures employees and managers can access the same reliable features anytime, anywhere.

    Contact Information

    Brian Zurawski
    bzurawski@timetrak.com
    888-321-9922

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    SOURCE: TimeTrak Systems

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  • moveBuddha Debuts Live Pricing Feed, Powered by the Largest Moving Cost Dataset in the Industry

    moveBuddha Debuts Live Pricing Feed, Powered by the Largest Moving Cost Dataset in the Industry

    The tool empowers consumers to see true market prices, negotiate confidently, and avoid hidden costs.

    ATHENS, GA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / moveBuddha, the leading online resource for moving cost transparency and company reviews, announced the launch of its new Live Pricing Feed today. This feature gives users access to real-time quotes from dozens of the nation’s largest moving companies, helping consumers better understand current pricing when planning a move.

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    movebuddha’s live moving company pricing feed

    When moveBuddha was founded over 10 years ago, moving company pricing was almost impossible to find online. There were no moving cost calculators, no standardized pricing guides, and little information for consumers to use in negotiations. The industry was opaque, leaving customers at a significant disadvantage.

    Since then, moveBuddha has worked to change that. For over a decade, the company has published monthly updated moving cost averages, pulling from the largest pricing dataset in the industry. Each month, moveBuddha collects thousands of pricing data points across the full spectrum of moving options, including full-service moving companies, self-service container companies, and rental truck providers. This makes moveBuddha the only resource that captures and compares costs across every major relocation option available to consumers.

    The new Live Pricing Feed builds on this foundation of transparency. In addition to aggregated average cost data, moveBuddha users can now see real quotes from some of the country’s largest and most trusted moving companies in real time.

    “Access to live pricing data gives consumers more than just numbers; it gives them leverage,” said Ryan Carrigan, founder and CEO of moveBuddha. “When people can see what movers are charging, they are in a stronger position to negotiate, avoid overpaying, and set realistic expectations. This kind of knowledge helps level the playing field in an industry that has long lacked transparency.”

    Moving costs continue to be one of the most significant stressors for families and individuals relocating. moveBuddha’s Live Pricing Feed aims to empower consumers, encourage competition, and increase fairness across the industry.

    The feature is now available at www.movebuddha.com.

    Contact Information

    Ryan Carrigan
    co-founder
    pr@movebuddha.com
    706-249-9101

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    SOURCE: moveBuddha LLC

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  • Practical, Holistic, Empowered Aging: Kathleen Cesarin’s “Living and Aging Well” Helps Readers Plan and Thrive Through Change

    Practical, Holistic, Empowered Aging: Kathleen Cesarin’s “Living and Aging Well” Helps Readers Plan and Thrive Through Change

    Edmonton, Alberta, Canada October 14, 2025 –(PR.com)– At a time when aging is often viewed through a lens of limitation, “Living and Aging Well” offers a transformative perspective: aging as a season of possibility, empowerment, and purpose. Written by nurse, educator, and wellness practitioner Kathleen Cesarin, LPN, this visually rich, full-color guide blends over 25 years of professional expertise with lived experience to provide a hands-on toolkit for individuals, families, and professionals navigating the complex realities of aging.

    Accessible and practical, the guidebook distills complex topics into clear, 1–2 page sections filled with handouts, checklists, worksheets, and discussion tools. From the Living & Aging Well Readiness Assessment to abuse prevention checklists and vital records organizers, readers will find actionable strategies they can implement immediately.

    Reframing aging as a holistic journey of body, mind, soul, and spirit, Cesarin integrates practical planning with uplifting mindset work inspired by thought leaders like Dr. Joe Dispenza and Dr. Pearl E. Gregor, PhD. The book directly addresses post-pandemic challenges—solo aging, system gaps, housing costs, and the persistence of ageism—while advocating for collaborative, whole-person care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities.

    Cesarin’s guide is earning early acclaim from thought leaders for its transformative approach:

    “An innovative integration of science and soul—this practical guide reclaims aging as a sacred, empowered journey.” —Dr. Pearl E. Gregor, PhD, Education and Philosophy

    “The most relevant book I’ve ever read for this stage of life.” —Cecil Mackesey, Retired Health and Safety Coordinator and School Board Trustee

    “I am so impressed with this resource. Kathleen has truly thought of everything that seniors and family members could need” —Steven Krahn, BEd, Retirement Living Consultant

    Equally valuable as a self-guided resource or a curriculum companion in healthcare and social service programs, “Living and Aging Well” equips readers to reduce crisis-driven decisions, recognize and prevent older adult abuse, explore innovative housing options, and foster resilience through change. Above all, it is an invitation to not just age—but to live and age well.

    About the Author:
    Kathleen Cesarin, LPN, is a nurse, educator, healthcare navigator, wellness coach, and Reiki Master-Teacher with advanced specialties in orthopedics, wound care, and foot care. She is also the founder of Philosophia Within, where she leads workshops, retreats, and coaching. With over 25 years of experience across healthcare, social services, and holistic wellness, Cesarin is a passionate advocate for person-centered care that honors the whole individual. She lives in Alberta, Canada, with her husband, Tyler, and is the proud mother of three adult children and one grandchild.

    Book Details:
    Published by Philosophia Within Publications and distributed by Bublish, Inc., “Living and Aging Well” is available now on all major online retailers. For interviews, review copies, or additional information, please contact Kathleen Cesarin, LPN at www.philosophiawithin.com. To learn more about Bublish and its services, visit www.bublish.com.

    ISBNs:
    eBook: 9798899890314 ($9.99)
    Paperback: 9798899890321 ($24.99)
    Hardcover: 9798899890338 ($34.99)

    Contact Information:
    Bublish
    Kathy Meis
    843-513-7337
    Contact via Email
    https://bublish.com
    Kathleen Cesarin
    https://philosophiawithin.com/contact/

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  • RightCapital Unveils Cutting-Edge OCR Solution to Automate Financial Plan Transitions from the eMoney Platform to RightCapital

    RightCapital Unveils Cutting-Edge OCR Solution to Automate Financial Plan Transitions from the eMoney Platform to RightCapital

    RightCapital removes the most time-intensive aspect of transitioning to a new financial planning provider

    SHELTON, CT / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / RightCapital, the fastest-growing financial planning software for financial advisors, today announced a new offering to support advisors migrating their financial plans from the eMoney platform to RightCapital. This feature leverages Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to transition key plan data from eMoney reports into RightCapital financial plans. The technology reads a financial plan PDF report generated by eMoney software, identifies the key client and planning data in the report, and automatically translates the data into RightCapital for advisors to review and add to a RightCapital plan. The data supported by this new technology includes family information, financial goals, income, savings, expenses, properties, insurance policies, and more.

    “Many advisors who start using RightCapital invest time and resources to transition their plans to our platform, and they often need to maintain two planning systems while they navigate the change,” said Shuang Chen, co-founder and CEO of RightCapital. “With this new offering, we are revolutionizing the transition process with OCR technology. Now, advisors can move from the eMoney platform to RightCapital without investing significant time and resources copying over information that already exists in their clients’ previous plans.”

    The first offering of its kind among financial planning software, this new solution minimizes the manual work needed to transition to RightCapital so advisors can upgrade their offering without major disruption in client service. In just a few quick steps, advisors can import and review key plan data to either launch a new financial plan or fill out missing information in an existing RightCapital plan.

    “At RightCapital, we consistently collaborate with advisors to learn about their challenges, and where new solutions could create opportunities for their businesses,” said Stefanie Bellofatto, SVP of Customer Experience at RightCapital. “For advisors, their time is their most important asset; our team set out to automate the data transition process so advisors can focus on what they do best: serving their clients. We’re thrilled to offer this feature to advisors so they can get up-and-running on RightCapital faster than ever before.”

    Advisors across the country are switching to RightCapital to access the provider’s dynamic retirement planning, smart tax planning, insurance needs analysis, clear data visualizations, and more. The platform’s advanced technology, frequent updates, and high-touch approach to service have earned RightCapital the top satisfaction rating among major financial planning providers1.

    Effective immediately, this new feature is available to all RightCapital users. To learn more, visit www.rightcapital.com/book-demo/.

    About RightCapital

    RightCapital is financial planning software done right. RightCapital is used by thousands of financial advisors to grow their practices and set their clients on the path to financial success. Founded in 2015, RightCapital is the fastest-growing financial planning software with the highest user satisfaction among advisors (Source: The Kitces Report – 2024 Financial Planner Productivity Study). For more information, visit https://www.rightcapital.com.

    RightCapital media contact: marketing@rightcapital.com

    Sources:

    1T3/Inside Information Advisor Software Survey, 2025

    SOURCE: RightCapital Inc

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  • Gladstone Commercial Amends, Extends and Upsizes Credit Facility

    Gladstone Commercial Amends, Extends and Upsizes Credit Facility

    MCLEAN, VA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq:GOOD) (“Gladstone Commercial”) announced that it amended, extended and upsized its syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility from $475 million to $600 million, with an option to increase such amount by a maximum of $250 million for a total credit facility of $850 million. The aggregate term loan component was upsized by $50 million, while the revolving credit facility was upsized by $75 million. The increased availability under the facility will support the company’s growth, providing liquidity for future acquisitions and business operations.

    The revolving credit facility maturity was extended to October 2029 and the maturity dates for the Term Loan A and Term Loan B components were extended until October 2029 and February 2030, respectively. The amended credit facility also provides the company with an option to extend the Term Loan C component until February 2029.

    “We are pleased to announce the successful execution of this transaction with the support of our bank group, led by Key Bank as joint lead arranger and book manager, as well as Bank of America, The Huntington National Bank and Fifth Third Bak National Association as joint lead arrangers. The upsized facility provides us with significant liquidity and a favorable extended debt maturity profile going forward,” remarked Jay Beckhorn, Treasurer of Gladstone Commercial.

    “We’re very pleased to welcome two new banks to the credit facility and the continued support of our bank group. This new facility will be instrumental in our continued growth,” said Gary Gerson, Chief Financial Officer of Gladstone Commercial.

    About Gladstone Commercial Corporation (Nasdaq: GOOD)

    Gladstone Commercial is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, owning and operating net leased industrial and office properties across the United States. As of June 30, 2025, Gladstone Commercial’s real estate portfolio consisted of 143 properties located in 27 states, totaling approximately 17.0 million square feet. For additional information please visit www.gladstonecommercial.com.

    For Broker Submittals: For Asset Management Matters:

    Nick Lindsay

    Greg Yayac

    Vice President

    Senior Vice President / Director

    (703) 966-3864

    (703) 287-5912

    Nick.Lindsay@gladstone.com

    Gregory.Yayac@gladstone.com

    Investor or Media Inquiries:

    Buzz Cooper

    Catherine Gerkis

    President

    Director of Investor Relations/ESG

    (703) 287-5815

    (703) 287-5846

    Buzz.Cooper@gladstone.com

    Catherine.Gerkis@gladstone.com

    All statements contained in this press release, other than historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties as they relate to expectations, beliefs, projections, future plans and strategies, anticipated events, or trends concerning matters that are not historical facts and may ultimately prove to be incorrect or false. Forward-looking statements include information about possible or assumed future events, including, without limitation, those relating to the discussion and analysis of Gladstone Commercial’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and our strategic plans and objectives. Words such as “may,” “might,” “believe,” “will,” “anticipate,” “future,” “could,” “growth,” “plan,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “would,” “if,” “seek,” “possible,” “potential,” “likely” and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, though not all forward-looking statements contain these words. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included within or contemplated by such statements, including, but not limited to, the description of risks and uncertainties in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC on February 18, 2025, and certain other filings made with the SEC. Gladstone Commercial cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date made. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

    For further information:

    Gladstone Commercial Corporation, (703) 287-5893

    For Investor Relations inquiries related to any of the monthly dividend paying Gladstone funds, please visit www.gladstonecompanies.com.

    SOURCE: Gladstone Commercial Corporation

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  • Career Certified Acquires Canada’s SeeWhy Learning to Strengthen Learner-First Financial Education

    Career Certified Acquires Canada’s SeeWhy Learning to Strengthen Learner-First Financial Education

    This partnership strengthens Career Certified’s securities and insurance education solutions while further expanding into Canada’s growing market

    HUNTSVILLE, ON AND DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / Career Certified continues its expansion and has acquired SeeWhy Learning, a well-respected Canadian insurance and securities education company. With a “student-first” philosophy, both companies share a passion for innovating education with flexible delivery models and a laser-focus on student success. The acquisition highlights Career Certified’s commitment to growth across multi-vertical education, not by simply investing in new career pathways, but by optimizing them through an integrated and scalable platform.

    The team that built and nurtured SeeWhy Learning share a passion for training. Prior to founding SeeWhy Learning, they spent a decade honing their craft while leading the regulatory exams training for a major financial institution. Sensing an industry-wide need for simplified learning, and a vision in mind, SeeWhy Learning was born in 2008. The company quickly gained popularity because it keeps students engaged by simplifying complex language while providing real-life examples and memory aids to make challenging topics easier to understand.

    “Our success has always been a function of students succeeding,” said Andre Samuels, co-founder of SeeWhy Learning. “In the early years, we didn’t even have a salesperson, trusting that if we helped individual students succeed at the grassroots level, many of them would tell their employers, eventually leading to corporate clients. We coined it the ‘trickle-up’ approach. There are many people to name, so I’ll just say thank you to all SeeWhy Learning advocates. You know who you are.”

    Career Certified and SeeWhy Learning share common views: provide education that is accessible, supportive, and relational. Together, the companies will expand opportunities for learners at a critical moment for the Canadian financial services industry. With IFSE recently exiting the education space, a high-quality provider like SeeWhy Learning can ensure students have the support they need to navigate the licensing exams with confidence.

    SeeWhy Learning’s senior management team and employees will remain in place. They will continue to run operations in Canada while gaining access to Career Certified’s investments in technology, innovation, compliance, and regulatory oversight.

    It’s all positive for the students, with enhanced resources to help them thrive in the financial services industry. “We wouldn’t be here without our clients, and we can’t wait to share what’s next,” said Cory Snyder, co-founder of SeeWhy Learning. “This next chapter allows us to elevate our game for Canadian learners at a time when the industry is looking at ways to access this kind of education. We are pleased to announce that Jason Knell recently assumed an expanded role as VP, Corporate and Advanced Programs. Fatema Nazarali, formerly of IFSE, joins the executive team as VP, Sales and Service.”

    “Now, we can do bigger things with SeeWhy Learning and for their community, without losing what has always differentiated them-their people and their passion,” stated Gary Weiss, CEO of Career Certified. “Their expertise fits nicely into our Centers of Excellence model and checks all our boxes for a collaborative and fruitful integration. The fact that we truly enjoy this team is icing on the cake.”

    Career Certified celebrates this acquisition as an opportunity to elevate Canadian-born education, leadership, and market growth with expanded resources. By keeping SeeWhy Learning’s leadership and relational approach at the center, the companies aim to preserve the trusted bond built with students over the past 17 years.

    About SeeWhy Learning

    SeeWhy Learning is a trusted name in securities and insurance exam prep to help individuals get licensed and stay licensed. Known for its practical, plain-language approach, and a rich bank of student relationships and business partnerships alike, SeeWhy Learning has helped over 150K+ Canadian learners succeed in their licensing journeys. Learn more at SeeWhyLearning.com

    About Career Certified

    Career Certified makes purpose attainable and lives better. From Pre-Licensing, Post-Licensing, Exam Prep and Continuing Education coursework to tools for the entire lifecycle of a professional’s career, the company pairs an easy-to-use platform and flexible learning options with a deep understanding of students’ needs conducive to guiding them to career freedom. Visit CareerCertified.com to learn more.

    Media Contact

    Liz Meitus
    SVP of Corporate Communications, Career Certified
    liz.meitus@careercertified.com

    SOURCE: Career Certified

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  • INNOPOLIS K-Startup Showcase Bridges Korean Deep-Tech and U.S. Venture Capital

    INNOPOLIS K-Startup Showcase Bridges Korean Deep-Tech and U.S. Venture Capital

    Organized by Korea Innovation Foundation and Luceque Global Group, the event spotlights Korean innovation in biotech, AI, quantum technology, semiconductors, mobility, and solar panel recycling solution.

    WASHINGTON, D.C. / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / The INNOPOLIS K-Startup Showcase, organized by the Korea Innovation Foundation, with Luceque Global Group, the U.S. coordination partner, will connect Korea’s most promising technology startups with U.S. investors and innovation leaders. The event will take place at Refraction Innovation Hub in Tysons, Virginia, spotlighting advances in biotech, AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, mobility, and solar panel recycling solution.

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    Participating companies include GenesisQT, VSPharmTech, Lessengers, IliasBio, IliasAI, Dynamic Industry, and Narma Aerospace. Venture partners and investors from Revolution, Paladin Capital Group, Lockheed Martin Ventures, and Blu Venture Investors are among the invited attendees.

    “Our mission is to pioneer the next generation of quantum sensing solutions,” said Jason Kwak, Executive Director of GenesisQT. “Opportunities like the INNOPOLIS Showcase allow us to meet global investors and collaborators who share our vision for practical, scalable deep-tech applications.”

    “This showcase represents the culmination of months of preparation to create real investment conversations,” said Soohyun Julie Koo, CEO of Luceque Global LLC, the U.S. coordination partner. “We’re honored to help these companies take their first steps into the U.S. market and to spotlight the strength of Korean innovation to our partners in Washington.”

    The event is part of a multi-day program organized by Korea Innovation Foundation, and executed by Luceque Global Group in partnership with Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and Refraction Innovation Hub. The program includes IP consulting sessions with Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP), VC and accelerator meetings, and site visits across the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia innovation corridor.

    EVENT DETAILS

    Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
    Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location: Refraction Innovation Hub, 7950 Jones Branch Drive, 8th Floor, Tysons, VA
    Hosts: Korea Innovation Foundation and Luceque Global Group

    ABOUT KOREA INNOVATION FOUNDATION

    Korea Innovation Foundation is a South Korean public agency, dedicated to advancing technology commercialization. Since 2005, it has been at the forefront of expanding the innovation ecosystem of INNOPOLIS which is a R&D-focused innovation cluster that contributes to the creation of S&T-based commercialization of public technologies.

    ABOUT LUCEQUE GLOBAL LLC

    Luceque Global LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based consultancy connecting global innovators to the U.S. market through investor outreach and trade development programs.

    Contact Information

    Giuseppe Tangherlini
    Director of Strategic Engagements
    giuseppe@luceque.com
    +1-920-671-1632

    .

    SOURCE: Luceque Global

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  • BluWave-ai Wins Energy Storage Canada Grid Management Storage Award 2025

    BluWave-ai Wins Energy Storage Canada Grid Management Storage Award 2025

    Award for AI Software Optimization Across Electric Vehicles, Batteries, and Renewable Generation

    OTTAWA, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2025 / BluWave-ai was awarded the coveted 2025 Grid Management Storage Award from Energy Storage Canada (ESC).

    This latest honour from Energy Storage Canada adds to a distinguished history of recognition as a leader in AI-enabled cleantech for the electric grid and electrified transport. Previous notable awards include the following:

    • The World Energy Congress Smart Grid Category top startup (2019)

    • SET100 finalist 2019 and 2020

    • TieCon Canada Finalist (2019)

    • CIX Top 20 (2020)

    • India Smart Grid Forum Diamond Award (2021)

    • OCI Mind to Market Award (2022)

    • Deloitte Fast 50 (2022)

    • NACO Summit Top 20 Moonshot Ventures (2025)

    This award brings greater attention to the BluWave-ai technology stack which integrates AI-driven optimization across all critical energy storage assets. This AI platform is built upon a significant foundation of intellectual property, including 49 patent applications filed globally with 11 patents already granted. Furthermore, the company leverages it comprehensive data platform, BluWave-ai Atlas, providing an unparalleled foundation for highly accurate optimization models, housing over 20 billion AI pre-processed records for electricity, transport, and weather data across the globe.

    The award was presented at ESC’s 10th annual conference in Toronto on September 25, 2025 recognizing the company’s proven ability to deliver on the promise of smart grid modernization.

    Core Achievements Validated by the Award

    The ESC Grid Management Storage Award specifically recognized the EV Everywhere™ project being deployed with the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) and Hydro Ottawa. This project was honored for its advanced use of AI to transform rapidly growing EV fleets into crucial, managed energy storage assets. The system makes real-time decisions to optimize charging based on grid stress, energy cost, and renewable energy availability, proving that this new distributed storage asset can be reliably integrated into the grid.

    “The 2025 Energy Storage Canada Award recipients showcase the innovation, leadership, and collaboration driving storage to the heart of Canada’s clean energy transition,” said Justin Rangooni, Executive Director of Energy Storage Canada, emphasizing the industry’s need for such innovation, noting, “Our recently published Energy Storage Market Outlook projects as much as 37 gigawatts of long and short duration will be needed to meet Canada’s energy demand between now and 2050. We’re excited to continue highlighting the incredible work of BluWave-ai pooling EV’s and batteries into unified mass grid scale storage dispatchable on demand.”

    BluWave-ai’s AI is Foundational to Energy Transition Success

    Canada’s drive toward net-zero by 2050 requires a dramatic expansion of storage capacity. By 2030, the country is projected to have as many as 5 million light-duty EVs on the road (Source: NRCan/Dunsky).

    To align with climate targets, dedicated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capacity will need to rise above 12,000 MW by the end of this decade (Source: Canadian Climate Institute/Navius Research).

    The AI platform from BluWave-ai directly addresses the complexity of managing this massive, dual-front energy transition:

    • Enabling Dispatchable Renewables with the Sunbank Solar Farm(City of Summerside): The Smart Grid Optimizer is deployed for the Sunbank Solar Farm (a joint venture with Samsung Renewables) integrated with Microsoft Azure. The AI deployment allows the utility to deliver clean energy on demand and reducing reliance on traditional peak generation methods around highly variable solar and wind energy.

    • Maximizing Performance of New Grid-Scale Batteries: The Energy Storage Autopilot AI is being deployed with major partners, including a project with Evolugen, to maximize the lifetime performance, reliability, and financial returns of their grid-scale batteries. This is key to efficiently managing the estimated 4 GW of battery storage planned for the Ontario grid.

    • Grid Infrastructure Deferment: Collaborations such as with Area X.O, Hydro Ottawa, and Moment Energy use AI to optimize multiple battery systems alongside EVs. This strategy helps defer costly distribution grid infrastructure upgrades, reinforcing the potential for AI-driven digitalization to deliver massive savings (estimated at $1.8 trillion globally by 2050 by the IEA).

    “BluWave-ai’s innovative technologies are empowering the global evolution of traditional electrical grids toward more sustainable, efficient, and resilient software-defined smart grids,” added Dr. Thomas Triplet, VP of Technology at BluWave-ai, “Our portfolio covers foundational inventions of AI driven systems management for our utility and transport customers, ensuring our solutions are not just groundbreaking, but also highly effective and scalable in the face of growing energy demands.”

    “This award validates our strategy of applying advanced AI, secured by a growing patent portfolio and massive data scale, to every part of the global energy transition,” said Devashish Paul, CEO and Founder of BluWave-ai. “Our technology is designed to make renewable energy more reliable and electric transportation more efficient. EVs are projected to reach 4-5 GW of storage capacity as an aggregate across Canada which is the equivalent to 17 small modular nuclear reactors. By mastering AI-driven optimization for EVs, stationary storage, and renewable generation, we are actively modernizing Canada’s electricity grids and demonstrating the intelligent software foundation required for a graceful energy transition.”

    To learn more about BluWave, please contact info@bluwave-ai.com

    About BluWave-ai

    Founded in Canada in 2017, BluWave-ai is building the premier AI company for the global energy transition, headquartered here in Canada’s capital of Ottawa. BluWave-ai is focused on driving the proliferation of renewable energy and electric transportation, working with electricity utilities, independent power producers, and EV fleet operators globally to optimize cost, carbon footprint, and the reliability of renewable energy sources in real-time. Backed by global investors, BluWave-ai has raised over $16M to date, inclusive of a $9.5M Series A round.

    SOURCE: BluWave-ai

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