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IQST – iQSTEL Previews New EV Motorcycle 550 Elite

iQSTEL Inc.

McapMediaWire -- iQSTEL, Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) today announced its new EV Motorcycle 550 Elite will soon be rolling off the production line. The new iQSTEL EV Motorcycle 550 Elite has a powerful 5KW motor built into a vintage-styled frame and is highway suitable, able to maintain 70 MPH (110 KPH), dependable for commuting to work, or for just having fun. iQSTEL plans to present the EV Motorcycle 550 Elite to market later this month The EV Motorcycle 550 Elite comes from iQSTEL’s experience with its earlier EV Motorcycles, adding many new tech and safety features. iQSTEL has established a new manufacturing partnership, forging a 3-year strategic purchase agreement that ensures product quality and includes tech support and knowledge transfer. About iQSTEL Inc.: iQSTEL Inc. (OTCQX: IQST) ( www.iQSTEL.com ) is a US-based publicly listed company holding an Independent Board of Directors and Audit Committee with a presence in 19 countries and 70 employees offering leading-edge services through its four business lines. The Telecom Division (www.iqstelecom.com), which represents the majority of current operations, offers VoIP, SMS, proprietary Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, and international fiber-optic connectivity through its subsidiaries: Etelix, SwissLink, Smartbiz, Whisl, IoT Labs, and QGlobal SMS. The Fintech business line ( www.globalmoneyone.com ) ( www.maxmo.vip ) offers a complete Fintech ecosystem MasterCard Debit Card, US Bank Account (No SSN Needed), Mobile App/Wallet (Remittances, Mobile Top Up). Our Fintech subsidiary, Global Money One, is to provide immigrants access to reliable financial services that make it easier to manage their money and stay connected with their families back home. The BlockChain Platform Business Line ( www.itsbchain.com ) offers our proprietary Mobile Number Portability Application (MNPA) to serve the in-country portability needs through its subsidiary, itsBchain. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Business Line ( www.evoss.net ) offers electric motorcycles to work and have fun in the USA, Spain, Portugal, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela. EVOSS is also working on the development of an EV Mid Speed Car to serve the niche of the 2nd car in the family. Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this news release may be "forward-looking statements". Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions, or any other information relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our business based partly on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may and are likely to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this news release, and iQSTEL Inc. undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release. This press release does not constitute a public offer of any securities for sale. Any securities offered privately will not be or have not been registered under the Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements. iQSTEL Inc. IR US Phone: 646-740-0907 IR Email: investors@iqstel.com Contact Details iQSTEL Inc. +1 646-740-0907 investors@iqstel.com Company Website https://www.iqstel.com/

February 08, 2023 09:23 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight Changzhou Wins Outstanding Enterprise Award from China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision, announces today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. (“Foresight Changzhou”) won the Outstanding Enterprise in International Cooperation award from China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park, Jiangsu Province (the “CICP”). Earlier last month, the CICP held the 2023 work mobilization conference. During the conference, and as a recognition of Foresight Changzhou's significant contribution to international cooperation, the CICP named it the "Outstanding Enterprise in International Cooperation." Foresight Changzhou was one of five companies to win this award, out of nearly 200 companies in the CICP. "We are honored to have been recognized by the CICP for our hard work and efforts. Over the last year, we have signed a commercial agreement with Sunway-AI and have engaged with several new potential customers. Last year also marked the 30 th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Israel. As we speak, the negotiation of the China-Israeli Free Trade Agreement is under way. We are expecting its imminent conclusion, which will hopefully bring more opportunities to the automotive industry. Since COVID control measures have been relaxed and flights have been resuming in China, Foresight will continue to lead innovation cooperation between Israel and China and intends to expand activity in this region,” said Oren Bar-On, CEO of Foresight Changzhou. Foresight registered in the CICP at the end of 2021 and signed a commercial contract of up to $51 million with Sunway-AI in November 2022, enhancing its support in the open innovation and high-quality development of the CICP and Changzhou City. About China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park The China Israel Changzhou Innovation Park is the first innovation demonstration park signed by the Chinese and Israeli governments. Established in 2015, the CICP was jointly unveiled by Liu Yandong, then Vice Premier of the State Council, and Avigdor Lieberman, then Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel. It was recognized by the National Development and Reform Commission of China as "the key area of China-Israeli high-tech industrial cooperation." The CICP has gathered a large number of Israeli-owned and Sino-Israeli cooperative enterprises, promoted the Sino-Israeli cooperation projects in many fields, and built a number of innovation platforms such as Israel Jiangsu Center. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses the potential for more opportunities in China and that it intends to lead innovation cooperation between Israel and China and expand activity in this region. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

February 08, 2023 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

Foresight: Rail Vision Signs an Agreement with Israel Railways to Purchase Ten AI-Driven Main Line Systems for $1.4M

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX), an innovator in automotive vision systems, announced today that its affiliate, Rail Vision Ltd. (“Rail Vision”), signed an agreement with Israel Railways Ltd., Israel’s state-owned principal railway company, to purchase 10 Rail Vision Main Line Systems and related services for $1.4 million. Rail Vision’s Main Line System is a cutting-edge, artificial intelligence (AI) based, industry-leading technology for detection and identification of objects and obstacles near, between, or on the railway. Foresight owns 15.39% of Rail Vision’s outstanding share capital. “After more than a year of evaluating a variety of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), Israel Railways chose Rail Vision’s Main Line System as the solution for its fleet, marking the first major commercial deployment of AI-based vision technology for main line rail industry operations,” commented Rail Vision CEO Shahar Hania. “Our Main Line System outperformed in all aspects of testing during the proof-of-concept program with Israel Railways. We believe this is a strong validation of our solution and bodes extremely well for other pilot programs underway, such as our long-term pilot in Australia with Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, as well as other opportunities around the globe.” “Using advanced, long-range AI detection systems, our game-changing technology provides unparalleled obstacle detection on and near tracks, making it an ideal solution for major rail operators like Israel Railways and a key driver behind strategic partnerships, such as our relationship with Knorr-Bremse, the global leader in braking systems for the rail industry that has invested $24 million into Rail Vision since our inception,” continued Hania. Israel Railways operates approximately 700 trains daily, traveling along 1,138 kilometers of track, connecting major metropolitan areas in Israel, as well as cities, towns, and rural villages throughout the country. “We currently have a few main line and switch yard pilot programs underway globally,” continued Hania. “The conversion of pilot programs into commercial contracts is expected to accelerate and drive sales growth momentum in the quarters ahead.” About Rail Vision’s AI-based Main Line System Rail Vision’s Main Line System is an AI-driven obstacle detection technology designed to revolutionize train safety. With its extended visual range of up to 1.2mi / 2km, Rail Vision's Main Line System combines sensitive imaging sensors with AI and deep learning technologies to detect and classify obstacles on and near the tracks, such as humans, animals, vehicles, signals, and infrastructure components, quickly and accurately. The system then generates real-time visual and acoustic alerts for the train's command-and-control center, helping to prevent collisions, reduce downtime and delays, increase safety, and improve traffic volume. Rail Vision’s advanced image processing capabilities also allow for image-based navigation, predictive maintenance, and GIS mapping. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other Federal securities laws. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. For example, Foresight is using forward-looking statements in this press release when it discusses its belief that Rail Vision’s AI-based obstacle detection technology is ushering in a new era of train safety, its belief that the agreement with Israel Railways is a strong validation of its solution and bodes extremely well for other pilot programs underway, as well as other opportunities around the globe, and that it expects an acceleration of pilot programs into commercial contracts, which is expected to drive sales growth momentum in the quarters ahead. Because such statements deal with future events and are based on Foresight’s current expectations, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance or achievements of Foresight could differ materially from those described in or implied by the statements in this press release. The forward-looking statements contained or implied in this press release are subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Foresight's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on March 31, 2022, and in any subsequent filings with the SEC. Except as otherwise required by law, Foresight undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. References and links to websites have been provided as a convenience, and the information contained on such websites is not incorporated by reference into this press release. Foresight is not responsible for the contents of third-party websites. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

February 07, 2023 08:10 AM Eastern Standard Time

News Release

ESG Stocks Poised To Pop in 2023 (VKIN, ABB, EADSY, NIO)

CapitalGainsReport - Market & Financial News Commentary

Investing in smaller ESG (environmental, social, and governance) stocks can bring a number of benefits to investors. These companies often focus on sustainability and social responsibility, which can lead to strong relationships with stakeholders and a positive reputation. Additionally, smaller ESG stocks are often less established and may have more room for growth, providing investors with the potential for higher returns. ESG factors can also be extremely important in risk management and ensuring the company's long-term stability, which results in a more resilient investment portfolio. According to Dow Jones' survey of 200 financial leaders, ESG investments are projected to more than double in the next three years, accounting for 15% of all investments by 2025. ESG is here for the long run. By considering smaller ESG stocks, investors can align their values and financial goals while potentially reaping the benefits of a more responsible and sustainable investment strategy. Here are four ESG stocks to put on your watchlist for 2023. Viking Energy Group Inc. (OTC: VKIN) is an ESG, growth-oriented, diversified energy company. Viking provides customized energy and power solutions to commercial and industrial clients in North America and holds interests in oil and natural gas assets in the United States through a number of subsidiaries in which it holds a majority stake. Technologies that fall under the VKIN umbrella range from carbon capture to green biodiesel production. Viking Energy also has the licensing rights to the technology of ESG Clean Energy LLC for Canada and 25 other markets in the United States. Last year, VKIN secured a US Patent (No. 11,286,832) relating to the IP and other rights licensed by VKIN from ESG involving a Bottoming Cycle Power System related to its carbon capture technology. The patent covers the invention of an ‘exhaust-gas-to-exhaust-gas-heat exchanger.’ Furthermore, the company owns a majority stake in entities with intellectual property rights to a fully developed, ready-for-market proprietary Medical & Biohazard Waste Treatment System based on Ozone Technology, as well as an Open Conductor Detection System for power grid use. VKIN recently announced an update regarding its medical waste treatment technology. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Utility Patent No. 11,565,289 to Viking Ozone Technology, LLC, the company's majority-owned subsidiary. The patent is titled "Multi-Chamber Medical Waste Ozone-Based Treatment Systems and Methods." VKIN states that a related international application is in the works, and in the near future, a few nations will be chosen for national phase coverage. The company believes that the approval of this US patent application will result in the issuance of additional related patents in other countries. This utility patent relates to Viking Ozone's proprietary methods and devices utilizing ozone-based treatments for biohazardous waste. Viking expects to use this technology in waste treatment and disposal systems, such as those used in hospitals, prisons, laboratories, military bases, and care facilities. According to the World Health Organization, managing medical waste requires greater diligence and care in order to avoid negative health effects. As the demand for medical waste grows, it is critical to prioritize waste treatment and disposal options that are both safe and environmentally responsible. VKIN is leading the market with their revolutionary patent and should be at the top of any savvy investor's watchlist for ESG stocks in 2023. ABB Ltd. (NYSE: ABB) is a technology leader in electrification and automation, focusing on a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize the way things are manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. ABB announced a fourth-quarter profit of $1.13 billion on Thursday of last week. The Zurich-based business reported 60 cents in earnings per share, beating Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of the four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 39 cents per share. The industrial automation company outperformed Wall Street expectations with revenue of $7.82 billion during the quarter, whereas the three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected a revenue of $7.58 billion. For the year, the company reported profits of $2.48 billion, or $1.30 per share. Revenue was reported at $29.45 billion. ABB shares have increased by 16% since the beginning of the year. ABB is well-positioned to benefit from growing demand for industrial automation and robotics, while margins are expected to expand as a result of the company’s restructuring. Airbus SE (OTC: EADSY) gains from the theme of "air taxis," which are highly automated aircraft designed to cover short distances of less than 250 kilometers, or around 150 miles. Deloitte Insights estimates that the market for so-called electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles in the United States could top $17.7 billion by 2040 and reach $3.4 billion by 2025. CityAirbus NextGen is a brand-new flying cab that Airbus unveiled in 2021. By 2035, the company hopes to have the first commercial aircraft with zero emissions. On February 3, EADSY announced they had won a federal contract award for $198,256 from the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, for aircraft parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. This just represents one win for the company lately, putting them in the right place to have a solid 2023. Nio Inc. (NYSE: NIO) is a pioneer and a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market. NIO was founded in November 2014 with the mission to shape a joyful lifestyle around electric vehicles. NIO aims to build a community starting with smart electric vehicles to share joy and grow together with users. NIO designs, develops, jointly manufactures, and sells premium smart electric vehicles, driving innovations in next-generation technologies in autonomous driving, digital technologies, electric powertrains, and batteries. NIO differentiates itself through its continuous technological breakthroughs and innovations, such as its industry-leading battery swapping technologies Battery as a Service, or BaaS, as well as its proprietary autonomous driving technologies and Autonomous Driving as a Service, or ADaaS. NIO's product portfolio consists of the ES8, a six-seat smart electric flagship SUV, the ES7 (or the EL7), a mid-large five-seat smart electric SUV, the ES6, a five-seat all-round smart electric SUV, the EC7, a five-seat smart electric flagship coupe SUV, the EC6, a five-seat smart electric coupe SUV, the ET7, a smart electric flagship sedan, and the ET5, a mid-size smart electric sedan. Last week, the company offered an update on its January 2023 delivery results. NIO delivered 8,506 vehicles in January 2023. The deliveries consisted of 2,190 premium smart electric SUVs and 6,316 premium smart electric sedans. Cumulative deliveries of NIO vehicles reached 298.062 as of January 31, 2023. From January 13, 2023, to January 31, 2023, the peak travel season around the Chinese New Year Holiday, NIO provided over 1 million power swaps to its users, among which over 300,000 swaps were completed at the NIO power swap stations along the highways and over 11,000 swaps were flexible battery upgrades to enhance the long-distance travel experience. On January 18, 2023, NIO was recognized in Corporate Knights Global 100 and ranked first among car brands on the world's most sustainable companies list. NIO attaches great importance to low-carbon development, environmental protection, and joint ecosystem building and is committed to promoting full-lifecycle carbon footprint management, energy conservation, and emission reduction. With the vision of Blue Sky Coming, NIO will continue to improve its ESG performance and support global sustainable development. Disclaimers: This article contains sponsored content. 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February 07, 2023 05:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

LAST MINUTE PROCRASTINATORS RULE VALENTINE’S DAY

Getir

Don’t find yourself in the doghouse this Valentine’s Day! According to 2022 proprietary sales data from Getir, the pioneer in ultrafast grocery, customers wait until the very last minute to plan for Valentine’s Day. Last year, chocolate, flowers and condom sales significantly increased in the days leading up to and on Valentine’s Day. For all of those last minute planners, Getir comes to the rescue with a chance to win a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation for two. In addition, Getir customers can order – and receive in minutes – roses, chocolates and themed bundles such as, “The Coupled,” “The Netflix & Chill,” and “The Family” — everything you need to celebrate the holiday with loved ones. “Procrastinators, take heart: we’ve got you covered on Valentine’s Day!,” said Ilay Karateke, head of marketing, Getir U.S. “Whether you are planning to stay in, cook dinner and need groceries, forgot the roses, or need a Valentine’s Day dinner reservation, we’ve got last minute solutions to make a memorable evening for you and your loved ones.” Getir’s U.S. sales data from February 2022 in New York City, Boston and Chicago shows that red roses, chocolate bon bons and condoms had their biggest increase in demand during the days leading up to Valentine’s Day. Red rose sales had a 200% increase on Valentine’s Day compared to the week before. Chocolate bon bon sales saw a threefold jump, increasing upwards of 300% on Valentine’s Day. And, condom sales jumped 40% on this day compared to the rest of February 2022. Last minute planning for Valentine’s Day is not only happening in the U.S.. According to Getir’s European data, France, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and the U.K. collectively saw rose deliveries increase by 700% on Valentine’s Day 2022 compared to the previous week. Valentine’s Day chocolate sales jumped 82% on February 14, 2022 in France, Italy, U.K., and Spain. Valentine’s Day Bundles To minimize the time spent, and stress of planning, for the holiday, Getir has done the thinking for customers with the release of new Valentine’s Day bundles (products vary based on market availability). Customers can choose from: “The Coupled-Up” One Dozen Roses Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Tuscany Candle 10" Taper White Unscented Candles Roberta's Margherita Pizza “The Galentines” SkinnyPop Original Popcorn Hershey's Kisses Milk Chocolate Nestle Toll House Edible Cookie Dough Funfetti Roberta's Margherita Pizza “Netflix & Chill” Trojan Magnum Thin Lubricated Condoms K-Y Natural Feeling Liquid Personal Lube Pop Secret Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn Ben & Jerry's The Tonight Dough Ice Cream “The Aphrodisiac” Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Strawberries Farmland Fresh Dairies Real Light Whipped Cream “The Family” M&M's Valentine's Day Milk Chocolate Swiss Miss Indulgent Dark Chocolate Sensation Hot Cocoa Mix Breyer's Vanilla Ice Cream DiGiorno Four Cheese Frozen Pizza with Rising Crust Diet Coke “The I can buy myself flowers” One Dozen Roses Ferrero Rocher Fine Hazelnut Chocolates Roberta's Margherita Pizza Dinner Reservations for Two Sweepstakes Last minute planners, rejoice! Win one of five Valentine’s Day prime-time dinner reservations for two at a local restaurant in New York City, Boston or Chicago on Valentine’s Day (valued up to $250 each). No purchase necessary and eligible participants can enter to win the sweepstakes via the Getir App. The sweepstakes runs from February 6 - February 12, 2023. Full terms, conditions, and rules for the Getir U.S. Valentine’s Day Dinner Sweepstakes can be reviewed here. New York City: Charlie Bird: Located on the border of Soho and the West Village, Charlie Bird serves fresh and local American food with Italian influences. Place des Fêtes: The Michelin-starred Oxalis team’s second restaurant, located in Clinton Hill, features Spanish wines and seafood. Choco Cortés: From its rich hot chocolates and elevated Dominican and Puerto Rican comfort foods to exotic cocktails and luscious desserts - everything is made with chocolate! The restaurant brand of 93-year old Chocolate Cortés, the largest Caribbean chocolate manufacturer, brings to the Bronx a vibrant dining and cultural experience celebrating chocolate traditions and Caribbean flavors. Boston: Brassica Kitchen: Founded by the Whisk pop-up team, Brassica brings creative and comfortable locally sourced and seasonal ingredients to Jamaica Plain. Chicago: Girl & The Goat: One of the most well-known hot spots of Chicago’s culinary scene, Stephanie Izard’s Girl & the Goat, located in the West Loop, serves bold, global flavors with Eastern and Western influences. About Getir: Getir is the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery. The tech company, based in Istanbul, has revolutionized last-mile delivery with its “groceries in minutes” delivery proposition, offering approximately 2,000 everyday items to its customers. Getir has operations in all 81 cities of Turkey, and launched operations in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal and the United States in 2021. Getir is, first and foremost, a technology company that operates in retail and logistics. It was founded in 2015 by Nazim Salur (founder of BiTaksi, Turkey’s leading taxi app), Serkan Borancili (founder of GittiGidiyor, acquired by eBay in 2011), and Tuncay Tutek (ex-PepsiCo and P&G executive in Europe and the Middle East.) Learn more at www.getir.com/us. Contact Details Arielle Goren +1 212-717-5863 getir@kivvit.com Company Website http://www.getir.com/us

February 06, 2023 11:47 AM Eastern Standard Time

Alan Schneider Celebrates 15 Years as Owner of Minuteman Press Franchise in Northvale, NJ

Minuteman Press International Inc

The Minuteman Press franchise in Northvale, NJ has been operating for over 40 years. Alan Schneider and his wife Nadine are celebrating 15 years as owners and share their insights and reflections. Minuteman Press in Northvale, NJ is located at 202 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ 07647. Congrats on 15 years! What does this milestone mean to you and what are the keys to your success and longevity? Nadine and Alan: “This is a tremendous milestone for us. Although we have hit this milestone in our tenure, the shop has been in business for over 40 years in this community. We are well known and very involved in the town. For years, people were saying the printing industry was dying. Then the pandemic hit and I think everyone feared a little bit for the future. However, I have to say that I never expected the bounce back from the pandemic to be such a boon for business. I think people realized that community is important, supporting local business is important, and although online marketing has a place, it’s not the only game in town. Print is still king. The keys to our success and longevity are: providing a warm and friendly place to do business; being knowledgeable about our products and services; letting our clients know that their success is important to us and we are here to help them; caring about our clients as people—not just as customers; and, most importantly, reliability and integrity.” What are some of the key ways you’ve grown your business? Nadine and Alan: “Believe it or not, the pandemic was a blessing for our business. It forced us to take critical look at how we were operating. We took a hard look at our numbers, and strategized on what we could do better in both operations and marketing. On the operational side, we cut out some of the fat and streamlined things where needed.” Alan: “My wife, Nadine, has an MBA in marketing and has owned a marketing and graphic design business for 15+ years. She joined me in our Northvale, NJ location and is providing all the graphic design services. Not only was this a strategic financial/operational move, it was the best marketing move we could have made. We are now truly a marketing, design and printing company – a one-stop shop!” Nadine and Alan: “Our clients are provided with a free consultation on the best ways to market their business. We do the strategy, design and printing. When the clients see the results, they come back for additional products and services—and they tell their friends! The savings we realized from our reduction in payroll was also reinvested in the business by increasing our participation in the SEO/Internet marketing program. We are starting to see an uptick in our internet leads! A couple of other cool things… Last year, we expanded our marketing strategy by promoting ourselves as a local family business. Our holiday cards now feature our family photo – myself, Nadine, and our 4 grown children. The theme is, Family is everything. We appreciate you being part of ours. I can’t tell you how many compliments we received on that card. People feel like they know our family, and always ask how our kids are doing. This year, we will be planning a marketing program to celebrate my birthday on October 26 th. Why? Because we found out that it’s also National Printing Day! We are going to have a lot of fun with that. We also do a lot of in-person networking by being active in our home and business communities. We are BNI members and directors, are involved with many not-for-profits, serve on the boards of the local Chambers of Commerce, and are Auxiliary Police Officers in our hometown. We are always visible helping the community in whatever way we can.” What are your high-demand products and services? Nadine and Alan: “We do a ton of direct mail, particularly EDDM. Although the program has been around for years, it’s really been gaining traction since the pandemic. Once our clients see how well direct mail works for them, they either expand their reach or frequency…or both. We help them build their customer lists as a result of their EDDM efforts, then assist them with targeted direct mail programs to these new customers. We are proud to say that many of our clients credit us with helping them build their businesses through direct mail. They refer to us as the direct mail experts! We also began heavily promoting branded apparel. It’s featured in the front of our store, and we make a point of mentioning it to our clients when they come into the shop. Once we learn about their business, we suggest what types of apparel and promotional items they may want to consider to boost their brand awareness.” What are your key growth areas? Nadine and Alan: “Again, direct mail and apparel are huge for us. Design as well. Our previous graphic designer was more of a layout/production person. Nadine is a true creative. Everything we do for a client now has a marketing strategy behind it, and a creative, eye-catching design. Clients who come in with their ideas are truly blown away by how we bring their visions to life. One successful campaign for a client usually snowballs into more business—and more referrals! But our true measure of success is knowing how we are helping our clients grow their businesses.” How would you best describe your community? Nadine and Alan: “Northvale, NJ is one square mile in area, right on the New York State border. The community is comprised of mostly residential homes, a small downtown with shopping and a handful of light industrial/manufacturing. Since it’s a small-town area, we focus on serving the local trades, retail stores, restaurants, professional services and industrial businesses. We have also built a client list outside of our small regional area by creating relationships with professionals that can provide us with ongoing business.” Why do you think printing remains so vital to businesses today? What are the benefits of print? Nadine and Alan: “Several years ago, email marketing became extremely popular because it was free. Today, in-boxes are flooded with messages that are deleted before they are even opened. A wasted marketing effort, even though it is ‘free.’ With print, your message is tangible. A direct mail piece in someone’s mailbox is handled – even if it is eventually discarded. Someone saw it, and handled it. Print is the ultimate conversation-starter. Hand someone a brochure, mail them a postcard, or even embroider your company name on your polo – and you are now visible to them. The most successful businesses rely on print for the majority of their marketing, so it is definitely here to stay.” What was your background before franchising? Alan: “I owned a food distribution company prior to owning a Minuteman Press. I wanted something new, but I still wanted to be a business owner. I chose Minuteman Press because of the company’s reputation for training and support of its franchisees. Also, printing is a consumable business which means repeat business.” What has the support from Minuteman Press International been like for you? Nadine and Alan: “Pick up the phone, send an email, and someone is there to help. The conventions are invaluable. We always come back learning something new, whether it’s from corporate or fellow owners. We look forward to seeing everyone, and meeting new people. It’s like a family reunion! We’ve also come back with new vendors to try which really had an impact on our business.” What are the biggest rewards of owning your business? Nadine and Alan: “Being an integral part of other people’s businesses and helping them achieve their goals. Also, being part of the community.” What advice would you give to others? Nadine and Alan: “Be professional and be persistent!” Minuteman Press in Northvale, NJ is located at 202 Livingston Street, Northvale, NJ 07647. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/nj/northvale/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and read Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Minuteman Press International Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

February 06, 2023 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Trusted Sellers Lead Platform’s Early Success in the $500 Billion US Automotive Parts Industry

Auto Parts 4Less Group Inc

McapMediaWire -- Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc. (OTCQB: FLES ) (“Company”, “FLES”), proudly announces that AutoParts4Less.com, their leading multi-seller marketplace of automotive parts in the US, has set a GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) sales record for the month of January 2023, surpassing the total of all GMV sales in the previous months combined since going live with beta testing in September of 2022. This achievement is a testament to the strength of the Company’s multi-seller marketplace and the trust customers have in the number and quality of its sellers. With a best-in-class marketplace platform, AutoParts4Less offers customers a diverse range of high-quality automotive parts from a quickly growing variety of trusted sellers. The platform’s commitment to providing a seamless shopping experience and supporting its sellers has been a key factor in its success and growth to date. “The early success of AutoParts4Less.com is a direct result of the strength of our seller base,” said Christopher Davenport Founder and President of Auto Parts 4Less, Inc., the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Davenport commented: “We're proud to have created a platform that buyers trust to provide them with a wide selection of quality automotive parts from leading sellers.” With the first mover advantage in the $500 billion US automotive parts industry, which includes parts for boats, motorcycles, powersports, and RVs, and their focus on supporting its sellers, their parts marketplace, AutoParts4Less.com, is well positioned for continued growth and success. “The Company is committed to providing the best possible shopping experience for our customers and to supporting our sellers in growing their businesses” continued Davenport. About Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. (the “Company”) entered the online auto parts business in 2015 selling lift kits and other aftermarket accessories for Jeeps, Trucks, and SUV’s on eBay and Amazon. At the beginning of 2020 the company began the development of AutoParts4less.com as a pure-play multi-seller enterprise-level marketplace entirely dedicated to aggregating the $500 billion annual aftermarket automotive parts industry including cars, trucks, boats, motorcycles, and RVs on a single platform. Autoparts4less.com was officially launched with approximately 2 million parts listed from over 25 parts sellers in November 2022. To learn more about Auto Parts 4Less Group, Inc., please visit AutoParts4LessGroup.com Safe Harbor & Disclaimer This information also contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words “could”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “estimate”, “expect”, “may”, “continue”, “predict”, “potential”, “possible,” “project” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this presentation. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, objectives, expectations or intentions will be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from historical experience and present expectations or projections. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and the trading price for our common stock may fluctuate significantly. Forward-looking statements also are affected by the risk factors described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Industry data provided herein is of no predictive value regarding the Company’s future sales. No information in this press release should be construed as any indication whatsoever of the Company’s future financial results, revenues, or stock price. For more information, contact: Email: PR@The4LessCorp.com Contact Details Auto Parts 4LessGroup, Inc. Tim Armes PR@The4LessCorp.com

February 06, 2023 10:54 AM Eastern Standard Time

Ultrack Provides Q1 Update on The Company's Flagship ELD Certification

Ultrack Systems, Inc.

McapMediaWire --Ultrack Systems Inc. (OTC: MJLB ), a total fleet-management GPS tracking and monitoring solution provider, is pleased to provide an update regarding their ELD certification and upcoming plans for 2023. Ultrack received detailed feedback from the approving regulatory agency regarding the changes required to our ELD for certification. Ultrack's programmer and developer has advised that these changes required to comply with Transport Canada certification can be implemented in a timely manner and has already begun to adjust the software in accordance with the new requirements set forth by Transport Canada. Ultrack is following a comprehensive action plan to adopt the required changes and complete the additional tests for ultimate ELD certification. Ultrack's action plan includes incorporating the USA mandate into our ELD to reach a greater market share. Because all USA mandates will now be included in Ultrack's ELD, the long delay for ELD certification may have a silver lining of allowing the product to be immediately sold and used throughout all of North America. (Information regarding the US Mandate: https://eld.fmcsa.dot.gov/ ) Ultrack CEO Michael Marsbergen commented: “Ongoing real-world ELD testing in 2 trucks has been very successful and our product has solved a few major issues that currently exist within the ELD world: the length of time to download from the backend server the drivers hours to get their trip started and a lack of cellular service in certain areas which will create a non-compliant situation. Ultrack's ELD has successfully overcome these issues as it stores the drivers hours and ELD data on the internal memory. Nobody is more frustrated than I am at the certification delay because I know we have a superior ELD. I know my competition. I know what's currently available. Ultrack's flagship ELD device is simply better.” In other efforts the Company is actively seeking joint-venture relationships and/or acquisitions in 2023 that are within the non-tech, recession proof sectors. Ultrack has already identified one well-established business that could be a seamless fit and add immediate value for our stakeholders. Updates on this front will be forthcoming. The Company invites current and future shareholders to check back regularly at our website http://ultrack.ca, Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/UltrackSolutions and Twitter page: https://twitter.com/ultracki About MJLB: Located in Concord, Ontario, Ultrack Systems Inc., ( www.ultrack.ca ) is a publicly traded company listed on the OTCMARKETS under the MJLB trading symbol. Ultrack Systems Inc., is a provider of GPS tracking solutions. We develop, implement, and distribute electronic monitoring and tracking systems for companies in leasing, transportation, construction, disposal, and many other services driven industries. Our platform includes live tracking, reports, and alerts on a web-based platform. Our mission is to provide the best fleet tracking, reporting systems and our commitment to service. The Company plans to launch a new ELD product in 2022 in partnership with major corporations that will take the trucking industry by storm. Safe Harbor Statement: This Press Release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company has tried, whenever possible, to identify these forward-looking statements using words such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "plans," "intends," "potential" and similar expressions. These statements reflect the Company's current beliefs and are based upon information currently available to it. Accordingly, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or advise in the event of any change, addition or alteration to the information catered in this Press Release, including such forward-looking statements. Email: info@ultrack.ca Website: http://ultrack.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/UltrackSolutions Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultracki Contact Details Ultrack Systems Inc. Steve Marsbergen info@ultrack.ca Company Website http://ultrack.ca/

February 03, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

Freightify secures $12M funding round to power digital transformation for freight forwarders globally

Freightify

Global freight forwarding is a $300B industry that facilitates the movement of cargo from one place to another through a series of manual and legacy processes. Freightify’s freight rate management platform is solving the complex challenges facing freight forwarders and helping them to do more business faster at lower costs. Today, Freightify is announcing a $12M debt & equity Series A funding round to help power digital transformation of Freight forwarders through Freightify’s suite of products. Freightify empowers freight forwarders by providing rate automation solutions to digitize their rate procurement, rate management and quotation processes with ease. The platform allows any forwarder to create a digital storefront to serve their customers better.In addition to this, it includes track and trace solutions that help freight forwarders in getting the live location of vessels and automated milestones within seconds. Freightify’s platform allows freight forwarders to procure, manage and quote freight prices (including all possible ancillary charges) in less than 2 minutes. Freightify’s new funding round will help launch new functionalities and deliver on a strong and expanded product roadmap, expand the sales presence globally, build channel partnerships, strengthen their marketing to drive growth and increase their brand awareness globally as they expand into new geographies and segments. The round was led by Sequoia Capital India with participation from TMV and Alteria Capital. The round also includes returning investors Nordic Eye Venture Capital and Motion Ventures. Founded in 2016 and based in Singapore, Freightify initially started as a marketplace for freight forwarders to conveniently search, book and track freight. This experience in automating sea-freight paved the way to a SaaS pivot. Today, Freightify’s platform, with rate management and quoting capabilities, is able to empower freight forwarders to procure, manage and quote freight prices (including all possible ancillary charges) in less than 2 minutes. Over 200 freight forwarding companies providing global logistics services (across 45 countries) use Freightify to digitize their business. These customers have reported reducing processing time by more than 70% and a substantial cost saving in doing business. Some customers deploy a Freightify white-label platform and have reported an increase in win ratio by more than 20% and a very noticeable increase in retained business. This success has seen revenues at Freightigy triple in the last year as they have attracted large numbers of the top 100 freight forwarders around the world. The founder and CEO, Raghavendran Viswanathan has deep experience working in logistics, supply chain and freight management with companies including DHL and Panalpina. The company’s management and senior staff come from backgrounds including SaaS startups like Freshworks and GoFrugal, logistics tech startups like Fourkites and Trimble, shipping lines like Maersk and MSC, Large forwarders and logistics companies like CON-LINQ ApS, Dachser Denmark and Wiz as well as Big 4 consulting firms like BCG. Raghavendran Viswanathan, CEO of Freightify, commented “For too long, freight forwarders have been restricted to spreadsheets and legacy processes to do business. We set up Freightify to remove the heavy lifting of manually providing quotations, accepting email/telephonic bookings, managing documentation, coordinating and tracking shipments. Freightify solves these challenges by giving them and their customers a live pricing platform like the ones used by travelers to compare airfares, showing real-time rates on a single screen. Freight forwarders are like the travel agents for global trade, however, air travel is not as complicated as global trade. Supply chains require experts to manage cargo throughout the entire lifecycle and freight forwarders play a vital role in greasing the wheels.” He also added, “Freight forwarders using Freightify save more than 70% of the time spent on manual tasks and legacy processes, while halving the operational costs to do business”. The freight forwarding industry is a cornerstone of the global trade economy and despite the massive size, much of the industry remains constrained by manual processes and runs on paper, excel sheets and phone calls. Freightify, a vertical SaaS platform, is solving this problem by helping freight forwarders automate rate management and make every day operational workflows fast and efficient so that they can focus on serving their customers and growing their business. We are glad to be a part of this journey with Raghav and the team at Freightify. ” said Mayank Porwal, VP, Sequoia India Existing investor at Freightify, Nordic Eye’s Investment Partner and Manager, Ib Drachmann added: “We have been impressed by the common vision of the company to democratize technology for the freight forwarding ecosystem. We are happy to see the scale at which Freightify has been growing, adding new logos globally and strengthening their product capabilities. Hence, we are doubling down on backing Freightify.” Raghavendran Viswanathan added: “Various marketplaces around the world are attempting to become the Amazon of services for freight forwarders, which will help. We believe in empowering the freight forwarders and are taking the Shopify route by selling a SaaS product to enable them to manage and create their own communities” Looking ahead, Raghavendran Viswanathan added: “We have been expanding rapidly across Europe, Australia and key regions in Asia pacific, and are currently expanding in North America. We have a highly skilled product and engineering team that can deliver on a strong product roadmap. Sales people on the field with deep experience in the freight industry. We are building out a strong marketing function that can drive growth.” About Freightify Freightify was established in 2016 with the vision to enable digital transformation of freight forwarders of any size. We empower freight forwarders by providing white labeled rate automation solutions to digitize their rate procurement, rate management and quotation processes with ease. In addition to this, we also provide track and trace solutions that help freight forwarders in getting the live location of vessels and automated milestones within seconds.‍ At Freightify, we have a strong and supportive team of 200+ logistics professionals from Europe, the USA, and India who come to work every day to solve complex problems of the trillion-dollar logistics Industry using technology. At Freightify, we empower freight forwarders to go digital by providing plug-and-play technologies and services for the entire logistics value chain. About Sequoia Capital India Sequoia helps daring founders build legendary companies, from idea to IPO to beyond. Sequoia Capital India and Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia actively partner with founders from a wide range of companies, across categories, including BYJUs, CRED, Druva, Five Star Finance, Freshworks, GoTo, Groww, Kopi Kenangan, Mamaearth, Pine Labs, Polygon, Razorpay, Truecaller, Zomato and more. We spur founders to push the boundaries of what's possible. In partnering with Sequoia, startups benefit from over 50 years of tribal knowledge and lessons learned working with companies like Airbnb, Alibaba, Apple, Dropbox, Google, LinkedIn and Stripe early on. From the beginning universities, endowments, and other non-profits have been the backbone of our investor base which means founders' accomplishments make a meaningful difference. For more information on Sequoia's work in India visit sequoiacap.com/India Contact Details Freightify Murali Sankar +1 872-259-3504 media@freightify.com Company Website https://www.freightify.com/

February 02, 2023 07:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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