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BRKZ Secures $8m in Series A Funding to Revolutionize the Building Materials Sector in MENA

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Total value of the various infrastructure, transport, and building projects across the MENA region is approximately $2.5T. Helping to connect construction businesses with suppliers of building materials, a pioneering B2B construction tech startup BRKZ that specializes in materials procurement for construction projects is today announcing a $8 million investment to empower contractors to reach their full potential. The funding round was co-led by 9900 and BECO Capital, with participation from Aramco’s Wa’ed Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, RZM Investment and MISY Ventures. With this series A funding round, BRKZ has now raised $13.55m in total. BRKZ’s seed round ($5.55m) was led by Better Tomorrow Ventures, with participation from Class 5 Global, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Plus VC, and several other strategic Saudi angel investors. BRKZ was launched in 2022 and founded by Ibrahim Manna, a three-time logistics founder and former Careem executive, to address critical challenges in the construction industry such as fragmented supply chains, operational inefficiencies, and lack of access to finances. The company aims to leverage technology to ensure equitable access to the best market prices for all contractors and is on a mission to build a tech-enabled ecosystem to revolutionize the MENA construction industry. For buyers of building materials, BRKZ offers access to the best prices across a wide pool of suppliers and materials along with multiple delivery and payment options. And importantly, a quick and easy Request for Quotes via WhatsApp or website. Suppliers engage with BRKZ to benefit from access to a wide customer base. The simplified portal for suppliers enables them to customize prices by size, location, and delivery options. To date, BRKZ has facilitated over $170m quotations across nearly 1200 products from more than 350 suppliers. Ibrahim Manna, Founder of BRKZ, commented: “The investment underscores BRKZ's commitment to digitizing buying and selling building materials, promoting transparency, and fostering efficient contractor financing. It comes at a pivotal moment for BRKZ, enabling us to grow further within the $100billion construction market here in KSA. We're set to drive significant change, through tech, across every single touchpoint relevant to how building materials are sourced and supplied in a sector crucial to our economic landscape.” With this new funding, BRKZ is set to deepen its proprietary capabilities, getting closer to being a one-stop-shop for the construction industry, and expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia and beyond. Thus, contributing to the growth and efficiency of the construction sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Dany Farha from BECO Capital said: “The MENA construction market is full of substantial opportunities both for investors and contractors. BRKZ is well placed and capitalized to be the catalyst to boost development. The investment aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, attracting foreign investors and founders to a flourishing construction sector. BRKZ's strategic initiatives are aligned perfectly with our investment philosophy at BECO Capital. We're excited to be part of their journey.” Chris Corbishley, Managing Partner at 9900 added: “At 9900, we focus on ‘big problems’, identifying extraordinary founders solving for externalities across a range of sectors, globally. Nowhere is this more evident than in the construction sector - an industry marred by inefficiencies resulting in an estimated $1.6 trillion in annual losses to economic actors, as well as 5.7 billion metric tonnes of CO2 each year, which accounts for ~26% of global emissions. With their best-in-class procurement platform delivered through the power of technology, we’re excited to be backing Ibrahim and the BRKZ team towards driving positive change for this important economic sector within the MENA region” About BRKZ BRKZ is a B2B construction tech startup revolutionizing the buying and selling of building materials, through a managed marketplace. With a focus on digitization and transparency, BRKZ is committed to providing the best prices and financing solutions to contractors and suppliers in KSA and MENA. BRKZ is backed by leading VCs including 9900, BECO, BetterTomorrow Ventures, Waed, Knollwood Investment Advisory, Class 5 Global, RZM and Plus VC. Reflecting strong confidence in its mission to innovate the construction materials market. For more information please visit: https://brkz.com/en About 9900 9900 Capital is a multi-stage fund based in London, with offices in New York and a growing presence in MENA. Founded in 2023, it is managed by former investors at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the London-based investment firm Hedosophia. Alluding to the firm’s numerical name, which comes from the average number of working days in a lifetime, 9900's mission is to back extraordinary founders tackling 'big problems' across a range of sectors, globally. About BECO Capital Founded in 2012, BECO Capital is one of the first early-stage VC firms to have been founded in the UAE with a focus on MENA. Today, we are one of the largest non-governmental venture firms with c.$450m in assets under management. We’ve had the privilege of partnering early on with the regions’ biggest success stories which has resulted in all our funds being consistently ranked in the top 10% globally in terms of performance. We back early-stage tech entrepreneurs across a wide range of sectors who are tackling massive white spaces, building robust technology, and driving the evolution of the ecosystem in the MENA region and beyond. We support our startups with their overall strategy, fundraising and business development efforts, and provide mentorship and ongoing data analytics and insights. We've invested in 40+ startups and are building a global platform to continuously invest in cutting edge tech. For more information please visit: https://becocapital.com/ Contact Details BRKZ Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://brkz.com/en

March 06, 2024 06:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Sui Chosen as a Foundational Partner for Groundbreaking Web3 Data Service as ZettaBlock Launches Open Beta

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Sui, the lightning fast, infinitely horizontally scalable layer 1 blockchain that has quickly become a leading destination for DeFi activity, has been announced by data platform ZettaBlock as one of the protocols chosen to be a foundational integration partner at the launch of its groundbreaking Web3 data platform. At the launch of ZettaBlock’s open beta, builders and developers will have seamless access to rich, high-quality data across more than 12 blockchains and 500 popular Web3 datasets, including Sui. Established in 2022, ZettaBlock represents a major advancement in Web3 data handling. ZettaBlock’s full-stack, institutional-grade, unified platform provides rich on-chain data, both historical and real time, and allows users to bring their crucial, private data sources to the platform. Importantly, ZettaBlock eliminates the need for developers to deal with multiple data vendors, presenting them instead with a singular, scalable and adaptable data platform. Further, ZettaBlock’s platform is easy to use, offering a comprehensive library of pre-built APIs which encompass the most common use cases to allow developers to build quickly, while simultaneously enabling them to easily craft custom APIs based on any business or dApp logic via SQL generating one click ready GraphQL endpoints with no infrastructure overhead. In its short history, ZettaBlock’s robust data solutions have already powered the likes of Crypto.com, Chainlink, Forta and Artemis Analytics. On the partner side, in addition to Sui, ZettaBlock’s open beta offers seamless access to data generated by Web3 networks such as Polygon, Stellar, and zkSync. The platform that ZettaBlock has engineered powers interoperability that is fundamental to enhancing and growing ecosystems and pushing the boundaries of Web3 use cases. Through its early-stage partnership with ZettaBlock, Sui fills an essential role in breaking down barriers for developers who seek to innovate and expand beyond the current limitations of DeFi. In particular, ZettaBlock empowers developers by eliminating data and infrastructure challenges and enabling them to focus on innovating and building the next generation of Web3 apps. With the aid of innovations such as Sui’s zkLogin and zkSend, the integration of ZettaBlock’s technology will speed adoption from web2 and spur the ongoing growth of the burgeoning Sui ecosystem. The announcement of Sui’s inclusion as a provider in ZettaBlock’s open beta comes after a number of key achievements in Sui’s own DeFi ecosystem. In January, Sui broke into the top ten of all chains by TVL and in the last month, according to Wormhole data, the network received over $310M in assets moving from Ethereum to Sui — more than every other blockchain combined. “Being chosen as a founding member of the ZettaBlock platform is a powerful testament to how positively Sui and its ecosystem are viewed in the broader Web3 landscape,” said Greg Siourounis, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation. “Sui is pleased to be a part of ZettaBlock’s commendable efforts to remove the silos that separate Web3 ecosystems and to help strengthen our ability to advance the technology to solve real world use cases.” With today’s open beta launch, ZettaBlock is now available for builders, analysts, and businesses across the web2 and Web3 landscapes. “We are excited to partner with Sui, a leading Layer 1 in the industry with impressive underlying technology and proven reliability,” said ZettaBlock Co-Founder and CEO, Chi Zhang. “The success of ZettaBlock is built around partnerships with the most active blockchain ecosystems and protocols and we are integrating Sui as a foundational partner to make it extremely simple for developers to access that burgeoning ecosystem.” Contact Details Sui Sui Foundation media@sui.io

March 06, 2024 02:51 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Cooper Metals starts Brumby Ridge drilling, confirms chargeability

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Cooper Metals Ltd (ASX:CPM) managing director Ian Warland sits down with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss recent events at Brumby Ridge prospect of the Mt Isa East Copper-Gold Project in northwest Queensland. The company has started diamond drilling at the prospect as a follow-up to “spectacular” hits from reverse circulation (RC) drill results of up to 71 metres at 2.80% copper and 0.05 g/t gold from 115 metres. This included 24 metres at 5.37% copper and 0.10 g/t gold. The company has also completed an Induced Polarisation survey that confirms at least a 300-metre-long chargeability response at Brumby Ridge. Cooper plans around 1,200 metres of diamond drilling and up to 2,000 metres of RC drilling at Brumby Ridge to help ascertain the size and grade potential of the mineralisation. “The IP survey has now been completed at Brumby Ridge and it is highly encouraging to extend the strong chargeability response along strike for around 300 metres and at depth," Warland said. "The IP chargeability response starts around 50 metres below surface and at least on two of the lines continues at depth beyond 200 metres model." Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744 jonathan@proactiveinvestors.com

March 05, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Sarytogan Graphite “goes nuclear” with five nines purity graphite

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Sarytogan Graphite Ltd (ASX:SGA) managing director Sean Gregory sits down with Jonathan Jackson in the Proactive studio to discuss a major milestone that puts the company into the nuclear equation. The company has achieved five nines purity graphite, producing 2.2 kilograms of graphite at up to 99.9992% carbon, further broadening the offering of value-added products from its namesake graphite project in Kazakhstan. Gregory explains what this latest milestone means and how this high-purity graphite is expected to be suitable for the nuclear industry — thereby attracting super-premium prices. Meanwhile, the pre-feasibility study is continuing to advance on schedule, with Sarytogan expected to be able to quantify the economics associated with taking its giant and exceptionally high-grade deposit into the premium battery anode market and now the super-premium nuclear industry market. Gregory said: “Sarytogan Five Nines Graphite broadens the product offering from Sarytogan, from industrial uses to advanced battery applications and now a range of nuclear uses. Subject to certification and qualification, this product is expected to attract super-premium prices in the nuclear industry." Contact Details Proactive Investors Jonathan Jackson +61 413 713 744

March 05, 2024 06:10 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated The Transaction Between Speece Lewis Engineers And Bowman Consulting Group LTD.

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Benchmark International is pleased to announce the transaction between Speece Lewis Engineers and Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. Speece Lewis Engineers, a transportation, bridge design, surveying, and hydraulics-focused engineering firm based in Lincoln, NE, was established in 1974. The company counts natural resource districts and federal, state, county, and municipal governments among its many clients. “Benchmark International played a pivotal role in guiding Speece Lewis Engineers toward the optimal opportunity as they entered the market. The Benchmark International team exhibited utmost professionalism, attentiveness to inquiries, and consideration of concerns every step of the way. Recognizing the significance of this singular opportunity, Speece Lewis Engineers entrusted Benchmark International to steer them expertly through the journey. Benchmark International’s invaluable expertise was fundamental to the sale,” Principal Tim Farmer, Speece Lewis Engineers. Bowman is a nationwide engineering firm with over 2,000 employees and over 80 offices throughout the United States. The firm provides infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment. Bowman offers planning, engineering, geospatial, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, land procurement, and other technical services to customers operating in diverse regulated end markets. “We are extremely excited to be a part of this transaction between two tremendous companies that complement each other nicely. Speece Lewis has an exceptional reputation and decades-long tenure in the Lincoln, NE area, and the combination will offer valued expansion into the Midwest for Bowman as well as help with continued growth in their national transportation engineering practice,” Transaction Director Kevin Barrett, Benchmark International Americas: Sam Smoot at +1 (813) 898 2350 / Smoot@BenchmarkIntl.com Europe: Michael Lawrie at +44 (0) 161 359 4400 / Lawrie@BenchmarkIntl.com Africa: Anthony McCardle at +27 21 300 2055 / McCardle@BenchmarkIntl.com ABOUT BENCHMARK INTERNATIONAL: Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $11 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the Global M&A Network as well as the #1 Sell-side Exclusive Privately-held M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook and Refinitiv's Global League Tables. Contact Details Brittney Zoeller +1 813-898-2350 zoeller@benchmarkintl.com Company Website https://www.benchmarkintl.com/

March 05, 2024 03:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Jewish News Columnist: Anti-Defamation League(ADL) Smeared NLPC

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In an opinion piece distributed by the Jewish News Service titled, “When Will the ADL Start Fighting Antisemitism on the Left?, Elle Krasne-Cohen has come to the defense of National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC). She points to the Anti-Defamation League’s embrace of causes like Black Lives Matter and juxtaposes it with an incident closer to home for NLPC: More recently, the ADL smeared two mainstream policy organizations—the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) and the National Legal and Policy Center (NLPC)—accusing them without evidence of antisemitism. The ADL claimed that mere criticism of “globalism” or “globalist organizations,” including the antisemitic United Nations, is an “antisemitic dog whistle.” Krasne-Cohen continues: The NCPPR and NLPC are mainstream organizations, neither of which, to my knowledge, has displayed antipathy towards Jews or any other racial or religious minority. The smear was in the form of a posting on the ADL website on November 21 titled “Conspiracy Theories, Some With Antisemitic Roots, Crop Up in 2023 Shareholder Proposals.” The post appeared only six weeks after the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack, while antisemitic incidents and demonstrations were exploding worldwide. Why the ADL would devote time and resources to attacking NLPC, which has a long history of fighting antisemitism, was completely baffling to us. Equally baffling, the hit piece was dropped as the Thanksgiving holiday was getting underway. It was almost as if the ADL wanted the story out but didn’t want anyone to report it. The strategy, if it existed, worked because no one else covered it. Even more weirdly, the post itself carried this all-purpose disclaimer that tended to negate the impression that every other word of the post was calculated to create: At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that either organization’s agents espouse overt antisemitism, or that these proposals were filed with antisemitic intentions. So what is going on here? What was behind the attempted smear of NLPC and our ally, the National Center for Public Policy Research? Could it be that the ADL just doesn’t like us filing shareholder proposals, a form of activism dominated for many years by the Left? Krasne-Cohen and a number of other Jewish commentators and activists are making this case that the ADL, under the “leadership” of former Obama White House staffer Jonathan Greenblatt, has devolved into an ideological and partisan tool. ADL’s hit and run on NLPC was actually quite clever. Even if no one paid any attention to it when it was published, whoever wrote it (the piece is unsigned) sought to plant it on the internet for anyone to find for years to come. Any journalist seeking to discredit us can now simply describe NLPC as a “group that, according to the ADL, promotes antisemitic conspiracy theories.” It was a nice try but it is not going to work. NLPC’s track record of fighting antisemitism over many years is just too strong. Indeed, while the ADL has been sanitizing antisemitism by partnering with the likes of Al Sharpton, NLPC has been consistent, resolute and effective. To wit: Ben & Jerry’s - When the Unilever subsidiary Ben and Jerry’s announced in 2021 that it would end ice cream sales in “Occupied Palestinian Territory,” NLPC swung into action, launching the StopBenandJerrys.org website. In September 2021, NLPC filed a Complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) against Anuradha Mittal, the anti-Israel chair of the Ben & Jerry’s board of directors. A few weeks later, she was named 2021 “Antisemite of the Year” by the website StopAntisemitism.org. Mittal appeared to have violated laws governing self-dealing by acting as a trustee of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation while approving donations to her personal nonprofit where she is executive director taking a full-time salary. Also, the president of Ben & Jerry’s charitable foundation, Jeff Furman, steered more than $100,000 of its funds to his own nonprofit organization. In the wake of October 7 Hamas attack, Flaherty wrote an op-ed titled, “Unilever, Ice Cream and Antisemitism.” Unilever Divestment - NLPC was a proponent of Unilever divestment efforts in New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. From the September 16, 2021, New York Times: “We are doing this because somebody has to hold the independent board of Ben & Jerry’s accountable for their anti-Semitic use of their platform and company resources,” said Tom Anderson, a director of the National Legal and Policy Center. NLPC collaborated with activist investor Michael Asher in support of Unilever divestment by New York State and New York City. In Virginia, Flaherty met with State Attorney General Jason Miyares and urged him to seek divestment of state funds from Unilever. In North Carolina, NLPC asked Treasurer Dale Folwell requesting divestiture of Unilever holdings in public pension funds. Black Lives Matter & Patrisse Cullors - As a result of original NLPC research, Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation co-founder Patrisse Cullors was forced to resign from the group in 2021. NLPC’s allegations, detailed in a Complaint to the IRS, related to her purchase of four pieces of real estate, and apparent self-dealing and inurnment. NLPC has also emphasized Cullors’ 2015 call at Harvard Law School for individuals to “step up boldly and courageously to end the imperialist project that’s called Israel.” NLPC was early in reporting about Black Lives Matter’s (BLM) links to anti-Israel groups. In 2016, Carl Horowitz, then a member of the NLPC staff, wrote a website post titled “Black Lives Matter Activists Join Anti-Israel Boycott.” Following October 7, NLPC asked Visa, Inc. to remove its BLM endorsement from its website and condemn Hamas and antisemitism. We had raised the BLM issue earlier in the year at the company’s shareholders’ meeting. NLPC had also raised the issue of Coca-Cola’s support for BLM at the company’s annual meeting. ADL’s Omar Resolution - NLPC has been a persistent critic of Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Talib. While we have cited financial irregularities in a Federal Election Commission complaint against Ocasio-Cortez and a House Ethics Committee complaint against Omar, NLPC has also criticized hostility to Jews by these members. In 2019, NLPC endorsed and publicized the ADL-initiated House resolution condemning Omar. See this op-ed titled “Antisemitism and Islamophobia: No Moral Equivalence” by Horowitz. Foreign Funding of U.S. Higher Education - The recent spate of on-campus antisemitic incidents has shed light an issue on foreign financial support for American colleges and universities, an issue that NLPC has investigated and publicized for several years. See this column by Charles Gasparino that extensively quotes NLPC Counsel Paul Kamenar. Al Sharpton - Whereas the present leadership of the ADL has sought to erase Sharpton’s past, NLPC will not forget his incitements in the 1991 Crown Heights riots, in which a Jew was murdered, nor will we forgive his dangerous statements, such as “If the Jews want to get it on, tell them to pin their yarmulkes back and come over to my house.” Sharpton was fined $285,000 in 2005 by the Federal Election Commission as a result of an NLPC Complaint for running an “off the books” presidential campaign. For several years, NLPC raised the issue of support for Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN) at the shareholders’ meetings of American corporations, including PepsiCo, Anheuser-Busch and Colgate-Palmolive. Unlike the ADL, NLPC has never used the fight against antisemitism as a partisan weapon. In 2010, NLPC objected to the sponsorship of Sharpton’s National Action Network annual meeting by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and the participation of then-RNC Chairman Michael Steele. In 2009, NLPC asked former House Speaker Newt Gingrich to end his partnership with Sharpton in a campaign for “education reform.” That same year, NLPC criticized then-President George W. Bush for praising Sharpton. Jesse Jackson - In 2005, the New York Stock Exchange ended its financial support for Jackson’s Citizenship Education Fund, in response to a demand by NLPC that cited Jackson’s 1984 “hymie” and “Hymietown” comments, as well as financial improprieties involving the Fund. And if none of this is good enough for the ADL, it should be noted that NLPC has many Jewish supporters, including prominent individuals and former government officials, several of whom serve on the boards of local and national Jewish organizations. From 2001 to the time of his death in 2019, Edward M. Ackerman of Dallas was a key advisor and major donor to NLPC. His legacy is carried on today by NLPC and the Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies at the University of Texas at Dallas. The ADL itself has partnered with the Ackerman Center. ### Founded in 1991, the National Legal and Policy Center promotes ethics in public life through research, investigation, education and legal action. Please visit http://www.nlpc.org Disclaimer: This press release, titled "Jewish News Columnist: Anti-Defamation League(ADL) Smeared NLPC", has been distributed by Pinion Newswire, which received it from NLPC's Dan Rene. The information herein is for informational purposes only. Any views expressed in the content does not reflect the views of the platform or it's affiliated publications. For media inquiries or further information, please contact the Source of the company issuing the release at drene@nlpc.org. Contact Details NLPC National Legal and Policy Center drene@nlpc.org

March 05, 2024 01:49 PM Eastern Standard Time

Bitget Lists Octavia (VIA) in AI zone

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Bitget, the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, proudly announces the listing of Octavia (VIA), the cutting-edge AI assistant for crypto enthusiasts. Octavia is poised to revolutionize the way users interact with the blockchain and navigate the complexities of the crypto market. Octavia is not your average AI assistant; she is a sophisticated tool equipped with a robust foundation in crypto knowledge, direct access to on-chain information, and seamless internet connectivity. Here are some key features that make Octavia stand out: Cloud Connected: Octavia has the unique ability to connect to both the internet and the blockchain, enabling her to conduct extensive research, utilize search engines, and access websites seamlessly. Secure Integration: Whether users communicate with Octavia through Discord or Telegram, she can securely recognize and authenticate them, ensuring a safe and personalized experience. Inbuilt AI Memory: Octavia's working memory allows her to learn about users' preferences over time, providing increasingly personalized assistance tailored to their needs. Octavia serves as your autonomous Web3 assistant, designed to boost productivity, simplify tasks, and streamline workflows in the crypto space. With her extensive capabilities, Octavia empowers users to make informed decisions and navigate the crypto market with confidence. Gracy Chen, Managing Director of Bitget, expressed, "We are thrilled to introduce Octavia to our users. As the demand for intelligent crypto solutions continues to grow, Octavia's innovative features will undoubtedly enhance the trading experience for our community. We believe Octavia represents the future of AI-driven assistance in the crypto industry, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact she will have on our users." Bitget has consistently expanded its market share in both spot and derivatives trading among centralized exchanges. With a focus on providing users with opportunities to invest in popular and valuable projects, Bitget's spot market has seen significant growth. In 2023 alone, the platform added over 350 new listings, further diversifying investment options for users. Meanwhile, Bitget Wallet supports over 100 mainnets and 250,000+ tokens. Its on-chain trading function Bitget Swap enables cross-chain trading between nearly 30 mainnets. For more information, please visit: https://www.bitget.com/support/articles/12560603806153 About Bitget Established in 2018, Bitget is the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company. Serving over 20 million users in 100+ countries and regions, the Bitget exchange is committed to helping users trade smarter with its pioneering copy trading feature and other trading solutions. Formerly known as BitKeep, Bitget Wallet is a world-class multi-chain crypto wallet that offers an array of comprehensive Web3 solutions and features including wallet functionality, swap, NFT Marketplace, DApp browser, and more. Bitget inspires individuals to embrace crypto through collaborations with credible partners, including legendary Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi and official eSports events organizer PGL. For more information, visit: Website | Twitter | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Bitget Wallet Contact Details Bitget Rachel Cheung media@bitget.com Company Website https://www.bitget.com/

March 05, 2024 01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Second Annual Rehart Gesner Benefit Recital

Rehart Gesner Fund

Dr. Michelle Latour and Katy Morris, co-founders of the Rehart Gesner Fund, are thrilled to announce their Second Annual Benefit Recital. The fund, dedicated to supporting CCSD music educators by helping with the costs of private voice lessons, will culminate in this event, scheduled for Sunday, April 14 th, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The evening will showcase the talents of adult students from the LATOUR voice studios, LLC, in a celebration of song. In this community, there are multiple options for young singers to apply for financial assistance, though very few resources available for music teachers. The Rehart Gesner Fund fills that gap, giving deserved recognition and support to CCSD music teachers who would like to cultivate their own talent. "The overwhelming support at last year's recital left us incredibly grateful to all who donated.” said Katy Morris. “We eagerly anticipate another successful year, empowering more music teachers to nurture their talent and share their passion for music with the next generation." Reflecting on the inaugural year, we are proud to have achieved these significant milestones: Granted scholarships for private voice lessons to six CCSD music teachers Welcomed two additional voice teachers Forged a partnership with renowned Los Angeles-based laryngologist, Dr. Reena Gupta, to provide scholarship recipients with comprehensive voice examinations Sponsored five music teachers for stroboscopy sessions to assess any potential medical issues affecting their voices Supported two music teachers with additional Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) therapy following their initial examinations The Second Annual Rehart Gesner Benefit Recital will be held at a private residence on April 14 th, 2024, and will be available to view via livestream. It will feature an elevated silent auction with a number of items from local businesses, all available for bidding online beginning March 14 th, 2024. Donations are being accepted via Givebutter, with a fundraising goal of $40,000 in an effort to surpass the $35,000 donated last year. All proceeds will be used to help defray costs of private voice lessons for local music educators. ABOUT THE REHART GESNER FUND Born from a place of inspiration, the Rehart Gesner Fund is named after Latour and Morris’ grandmothers, Ruth Rehart and Lorraine Gesner, both of whom had a profound impact on the co-founders’ musical upbringing. The cause is named after them and strives to “provide opportunities to nurture the artist within.” Rehart was always present in encouraging Latour with her artistic endeavors, whether it be attending dance, flute, piano or voice recitals. Gesner, Morris’ grandmother, was her advocate in life and in music. She paid for private piano and voice lessons and attended every performance. Latour and Morris wanted to honor the memory of their grandmothers by advocating for singers the way their grandmothers advocated for them. Offering assistance to those who want to grow and nurture their talent, when they otherwise might not be able to, is the heart of their cause. Follow us on Instagram at @rehartgesnerfund and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/rehartgesnerfund. Learn more about the Rehart Gesner Fund or inquire about the application process at www.rehartgesnerartists.com. Contact Details Rehart Gesner Fund Dr. Michelle Latour, Co-Founder +1 702-381-4089 info@rehartgesnerartists.com Company Website https://www.rehartgesnerartists.com/

March 05, 2024 09:00 AM Pacific Standard Time

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Des Moines Multifamily Property Acquired by NAS Investment Solutions

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Des Moines, Iowa, March 5th, 2024 - ( 500NewsWire ) -- NAS Investment Solutions ( NASIS ), a national sponsor known for high quality passive real estate investments with reliable yield performance, has acquired Broadway Apartments, a three story, 120-unit multifamily property complex in Des Moines, IA. The acquisition of Broadway Apartments creates an investment opportunity for all real estate investors especially for those 1031 Exchange investors who are in immediate need of a quality replacement property. It is also suitable for self-directed IRAs and represents a narrow window of opportunity for accredited investors to participate. National Asset Services (NAS), one of the Country's leading commercial real estate companies, known for maximizing property value in all economic situations while enhancing residents’ living experience, will be responsible for overseeing property management as well as asset managing the multifamily complex for the property's investment clients. Built in 2015, the Broadway Apartments property features an average home size of 875 square-feet and is located approximately nine miles northeast from the heart of downtown Des Moines on a 7.83-acre site. Community amenities include an updated clubhouse, fitness center, playground, dog park, theater room and on-site management. There are additional garage spaces available for rent. "We are excited to offer our clients the opportunity to invest in a property located in one of the strongest growth markets in the Midwest," commented Karen E. Kennedy, President and Founder of NAS Investment Solutions and National Asset Services. "With significant investments from major tech industry companies, economic diversification and a lower cost of living, Des Moines is on a solid path to more growth and development.” Located near restaurant and shopping venues, Broadway Apartments offers residents a variety of entertainment options right outside their doorstep. Adventureland Amusement Park, Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, and Outlets of Des Moines are within two miles of the property. With proximity to I-80 and Hwy 6, there is easy access to major employers and downtown Des Moines. Accredited investors seeking more information on this sponsor-owned property should visit nasinvestmentsolutions.com and contact Karen E. Kennedy at kkennedy@nasassets.com or at 310.988.4240. About National Asset Services (NAS) Since 2008, NAS has served 2,594 investment clients and has established an impressive track record for investment property management. The history includes generating over $650 million in cash distributions to property investors and managing a commercial real estate portfolio of 183 diverse commercial properties, comprised of 25 million square feet, in 31 states. The overall value of NAS' managed portfolio in the company's 13-year history, totals over $3.34 billion. Visit nasassets.com for more information. About NAS Investment Solutions (NASIS) NAS Investment Solutions was established to leverage National Asset Services' experience in investment property management by identifying, acquiring, and enhancing commercial real estate investments across all sectors of the real estate industry. The company is known nationwide for its investing sponsorship of high-quality passive DST investment properties with reliable yield performance. The company is different from other property investment sponsors by offering multiple benefits that include: Investing in the property alongside investor clients. Managing the sponsored investment through National Asset Services, making the company accountable throughout the entire hold period. Maintaining high acquisition standards and executing an exhaustive, transparent due diligence process Thoroughly vetting potential property investments, utilizing professionals that have experience in acquiring and managing real estate. Reliable cash flow from day one, paid monthly by direct deposit. Properties are an excellent estate planning tool. The property loan is non-recourse to all investors. Management Free Ownership Ability to invest in larger assets on a fractional basis. All properties qualify for 1031 Exchange. Self-directed IRA suitable The company’s website, nasinvestmentsolutions.com offers investment articles, comprehensive information, and a free guide on the 1031 exchange process and for investors seeking passive DST property investments. Contact Details JW Robison +1 310-795-8985 jwrobison@nasassets.com

March 05, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

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