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38-Year Minuteman Press Franchise in East Northport, NY Emerges from Pandemic With Record Sales Growth

Minuteman Press International Inc

When Cathie Loudon purchased her Minuteman Press franchise in East Northport, Long Island in 1984, her son Dave was 15 years-old. “I fondly remember working in the shop during my high school years, and then I started full-time in the family business in 1988,” says Dave. While the printing industry has certainly changed in the 38 years since the Loudon family first joined the Minuteman Press family, there are a few common threads that remain today. Dave says, “I have always believed in providing a personal touch and outstanding customer service. If we can deliver high quality products on time and make sure we are there for are clients whenever they need us, we have seen for nearly 40 years how that will generate positive referrals for our business.” This customer-facing approach and proactive outreach helped Minuteman Press in East Northport hold steady during the height of the pandemic in 2020 as they remained open and operating as an essential business. Then, as more businesses ramped up their production and promotion of goods and services, Dave and his team were able to achieve 66% sales growth in 2021 over 2020. And today, Minuteman Press in East Northport is on pace for another record sales year in 2022, including record monthly sales in April of 2022. Dave says, “There were clients that we reached out to who asked us to fulfill orders for essential items during the pandemic. Some of these clients are now asking us to fulfill bigger orders for even more items they need now that business is picking up.” Dave continues, “For many years, we’ve had a relationship with one of our startup clients. Suddenly, during the pandemic, they entered a boom period and have been growing ever since. What used to be smaller orders are now larger, more high volume orders that we are able to fulfill.” “Because we were open as an essential business, we remained there for our clients. We have seen an uptick in orders for wide format printing, as signage is in high demand. I also listen to my clients and suggest items that I know can help them grow, such as mailings with QR codes, apparel, and promotional items.” -Dave Loudon, Owner, Minuteman Press, East Northport, NY In addition to the usual outreach and customer service, Dave also invests in the Minuteman Press Internet Marketing Program. “Just sticking with the Minuteman Press system is really what has worked best for us and kept us going all of these years.” When asked about the evolution of the printing industry over the past 38 years, Dave says, “Digital printing, wide format, and the internet are the three biggest differences. We can do so much with in-house digital and wide format printing, which is a huge benefit for our turnaround times.” As for online competition, Dave says, “We get a good amount of people who come in asking us to clean up incorrect projects that someone else did online. When we fix orders like these, it helps us keep our reputation as the go-to local printer, and it leads many of them to use us from the first step the next time around. This helps us build and maintain our reputation, and generates more good will and referrals.” Dave has two pieces of advice for other business owners. “First, remember that customer service is one of your most powerful forms of relationship-building, and, in its own way, marketing.” “Secondly, it’s important to remind people about the tangibility and viability of print. Simply put, print makes an impact. Whether it’s signage, restaurant menus, or postcards with QR codes, print has the ability to draw people to your business, both in person and online.” Minuteman Press in East Northport is located at 281 Larkfield Rd., East Northport, NY 11731. For more information, visit their website: https://minuteman.com/us/locations/ny/east-northport/ Learn more about #1 rated Minuteman Press franchise opportunities and see Minuteman Press franchise reviews at https://minutemanpressfranchise.com. Contact Details Chris Biscuiti +1 631-249-1370 cbiscuiti@mpihq.com Company Website https://minutemanpressfranchise.com

September 12, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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VERMILLION'S FASTEST, MOST AFFORDABLE INTERNET OPTION IS BLUEPEAK

Bluepeak

Bluepeak announced it has completed the vast majority of its fiber-to-the-home network expansion in Vermillion, S.D., and now offers higher speeds at better prices than any internet service provider ever has here. By the numbers: Vermillion residents can choose from three internet speed and price tiers: 1 gigabit-per-second (Gbps) for $50/month. 2 Gbps for $65/month. 5 Gbps for $100/month. Businesses can get higher speeds at greater value too, with up to 10 Gbps and customized solutions for different business needs. [Prices include AutoPay and paperless billing.] Why it matters for Vermillion: That’s more speed than any other service provider in town can offer. More than enough data for learning and working remotely or streaming the big Coyotes game! And with Bluepeak, there’s no temporary promotional rate and no hidden fees for equipment. Where can Vermillionaires get this service? As depicted in the service area map, Bluepeak’s fiber network now covers most of the Vermillion city limits, almost all between South Dakota Highway 50 and the Vermillion River. The network also covers areas around the University of South Dakota campus, Vermillion Middle and High Schools, and Jolley Elementary. The final stage of construction is ongoing in the area of Vermillion along West Broadway and East Broadway streets, south of West 8th and West Chestnut streets, and north of Cotton Park. That part of town is on track to have access to Bluepeak service by the end of September. Those interested can confirm service availability at their address on mybluepeak.com. Why Vermillion? Bluepeak believes the size of the town shouldn’t determine the quality of the technology, and the good folks of Vermillion have waited too long for more, better options. In fact, according to broadbandnow.com, 12 percent of consumers in Vermillion only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers at their address. Vermillion also ranks in the bottom half of connected cities in South Dakota behind Jefferson, Elk Point, and Beresford. That’s why Bluepeak chose Vermillion as the place to build out their first-ever all-fiber network expansion. That means when you get Bluepeak service in Vermillion, it’s always cutting-edge, fiber broadband technology built to meet users’ needs well into the future. For more information and to sign up for the latest Bluepeak updates in Vermillion, visit mybluepeak.com. About Bluepeak Bluepeak is building a faster, more reliable internet without the things that get in the way of great service - like red tape, hidden fees, and slow response times. Offering up to 5 gigabits of speed for residential customers and 10 gigabits for businesses, Bluepeak is a whole new ballgame - from internet to TV, to connecting every device in a home, to powering a business, Bluepeak not only provides the best fiber connections in the communities it serves, but also meets the growing needs for how its customers live. Contact Details Jesse Granger +1 720-703-4315 mediaqueries@mybluepeak.com Company Website https://www.mybluepeak.com

September 10, 2022 07:00 AM Central Daylight Time

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National Taiwan Normal University celebrates its centennial anniversary

National Taiwan Normal University

TAIPEI, TAIWAN - Media OutReach - 8 September 2022 - 2022 marks the centennial anniversary of National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) and the university has held a series of celebration activities with the themes of Cohesion, Culture, Commitment, and Legacy. Administrative Building Completed in 1928, this Gothic-style building has been the school's main administrative center for the last one hundred years. Characterized by both tradition and innovation, NTNU has long been recognized as one of Taiwan’s elite institutions of higher education. Founded in 1922 during the Japanese regime, it was first known as Taihoku High School before being renamed as Taiwan Provincial Teachers College in 1946, and subsequently restructured as a comprehensive university in 1994. Today, NTNU is a general university, educating students in a wide range of fields. With three campuses in Taipei City and New Taipei City, NTNU offers 63 academic subjects in nine degree-granting colleges. As it approaches its centennial, drawing on its longstanding commitment to excellence in education, the University offers exceptional learning environments in its Colleges of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Social Sciences and Management. A recognized leader in Fine Arts, Music and Sports, NTNU is also the home of one of the top Colleges of Education in Taiwan with a growing influence across Asia and beyond. The internationally renowned Mandarin Training Center is also located at NTNU. Each year approximately 1,800 students from over 70 countries take part in language courses offered by the Mandarin Training Center. Through rigorous disciplinary and interdisciplinary studies and a wide range of extra-curricular activities, students in NTNU are able to nurture their talents, and develop skills and attitudes required for achieving success in the 21st century. NTNU’s mission to nurture individuals who are critical thinkers and who are prepared to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world has attracted thousands of talented students and scholars from Taiwan and abroad. In line with the government’s 2030 national bilingual policy, international students now comprise 11% of the student body, making NTNU the most international campus in Taiwan. Throughout its long history, NTNU has always been committed to academic excellence and this is reflected in the many influential educators and researchers that have studied at NTNU over the years. As NTNU celebrates its centennial anniversary, the University will continue to stand as a shining beacon in Taiwanese society for another century to come. NTNU Website： https://en.ntnu.edu.tw/ NTNU Centennial Celebration activites： https://100.ntnu.edu.tw/index.php/en/events_en/ Contact Details National Taiwan Normal University Center of Public Affairs pr@ntnu.edu.tw

September 08, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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FutureTrack® by Union Savings Bank, a Goal-Based Planning Service Offers Unique Combination of Personal Coaching, Financial Insights and Digital Tools

Union Savings Bank

Union Savings Bank, a Danbury, Conn.-based community bank, announces the availability of “FutureTrack® by Union Savings Bank,” a goal-based planning service for customers. The program is designed to help customers achieve a variety of life goals – home ownership, starting a family, college planning, saving and budgeting, retirement and more – through one-on-one support with personal FutureTrack coaches and on-going financial insights and digital tools for managing finances. “We know people have diverse financial goals at varying stages of life, and each person defines success differently. But going it alone can be daunting,” said Rick Judd, USB’s Executive Vice President overseeing FutureTrack. “FutureTrack is an opportunity for people to finally feel like they are not tackling financial decisions on their own. Our FutureTrack coaches will help guide people so they can tackle life goals one at a time, building financial habits that will help them throughout their financial journey.” Judd also stated that with inflation rising and recent studies showing that nearly two-thirds of Americans are considered financially unhealthy, FutureTrack is more important than ever. The first step with FutureTrack (click to view:15 videos) is to book an appointment with the FutureTrack team for an assessment. A FutureTrack coach will ask questions about the person’s current financial situation, future goals, both short- and long-term. From there, the coach and “FutureTracker” set a plan on how to achieve those goals. The FutureTrackers will then receive frequent check-ins, educational materials, and recommendations to support them on their unique financial journey. To book an appointment, people can visit any USB branch, book an appointment online, or call the Customer Service Center at 866-872-1866. To become a “FutureTracker” and receive ongoing support, a relationship with USB is required, which enables the customer to take full advantage of the digital tools. Judd also explained that FutureTrack provides the perfect combination of human and technological support that people desire. “Access to ongoing coaching with an assigned FutureTrack coach with regular check-ins, our artificial intelligence (AI) tool like Spending Insights that help monitor spending habits, and USB Round-Up that enables customers to round up USB debit card purchases and automatically move that money into a savings account, plus educational information – all work together to help customers achieve their goals. We know there is a significant need for this kind of service based on industry research and feedback from our customers, and we don’t believe there’s anything quite like FutureTrack in the local community bank space.” According to Forbes “Most consumers are ’goal-oriented’ and focused on long-term savings goals. When it comes to those goals…people are hungry for more help reaching them and personalized advice at key moments. Increasingly, that help could come from artificial intelligence. A recent Accenture survey of North American banking customers discovered 46 percent are willing to use ‘robo-advice,’ 40 percent would consider switching banks to get more personalized service, and 39 percent said they want their financial institution to provide ‘actionable financial advice on a proactive, real-time basis.’” Judd adds, “This is not a one-and-done program ─ it is an ongoing understanding of the customer and their financial goals. FutureTrack is here for our customers throughout their journey, no matter the changes along the way.” In terms of the certified coaches, there are currently 23 Union Savings Bank FutureTrack coaches, and the Bank has more currently going through the certification process. The plan is to add more coaches on an on-going basis, as well. Each coach has completed extensive training through BVS Performance Solutions, a leading financial training company. The coaches are also trained to help customers navigate the various products and services Union Savings Bank offers and can direct customers to various subject matter experts, like mortgage loan originators, financial advisors, and business banking loan officers. Judd said that FutureTrack is yet another example of how the bank is using technology combined with personal service to benefit customers in their daily lives. “This service is designed to enhance the customer experience and help our customers feel like they have a trusted partner they can rely on. It’s less transactional and more relationship-driven and ultimately helps improve financial well-being, all of which are part of our mission.” For more information, please visit FutureTrack www.unionsavings.com/futuretrack. Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $3.0 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 25 offices in Bethel, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Marble Dale, Monroe, New Fairfield, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions. Please visit www.unionsavings.com for more information. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. Contact Details Union Savings Bank Michele Bonvicini +1 203-830-6045 mbonvicini@unionsavings.com Company Website https://www.unionsavings.com/futuretrack/

September 07, 2022 01:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Volatus Aerospace Corp. Provides Update Related to Its Brokered Private Placement and Short Form Prospectus Offering

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) (the “Company” or “Volatus”) is providing a supplementary update in respect of its brokered private placement of units announced by way of press release on August 29, 2022 (the “Brokered Private Placement”). The Brokered Private Placement is intended to accommodate investors in the Province of Quebec as the Prospectus Offering (as defined below) is not applicable in the Province of Quebec. The offerings are made on similar terms as announced previously. The Brokered Private Placement for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 will be conducted in addition to, and on similar terms with, the Company’s proposed marketed public offering of units for gross proceeds of $4,000,032, subject to an over-allotment option (the “Prospectus Offering”), and the Company’s proposed non-brokered private placement of units for gross proceeds of up to $500,000 (the “Non-Brokered Private Placement”), each as previously announced by way of press release on July 25, 2022. The Company received a receipt for the preliminary short form prospectus on July 25, 2022 and expects to receive a receipt for the final short form prospectus in due course. The offerings are subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary approvals, including the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and any applicable securities regulatory authorities. All securities issued in connection with the Brokered Private Placement and the Non-Brokered Private Placement will be subject to a four-month and one day hold period in Canada. In correction of the August 29, 2022 press release, the Company advises that there is no president's list applicable to the Brokered Private Placement. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

September 02, 2022 07:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Volatus Aerospace to Remotely Fly Multiple Drones in Las Vegas from Canada

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

At the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") will demonstrate the current capabilities of remotely piloted operations by flying multiple drones from its remote operations center at the Lake Simcoe regional airport in Ontario on Tuesday, September 6 at the Henderson Equestrian Park North during their annual drone demo day. During the 20-minute flight, Richard Podolski, VP of Flight Operations for Volatus Aerospace, will remotely operate the drones from the Volatus Remote Operations Center in Canada including pre-flight authorizations, takeoff, and landing, much in the same way a pilot would operate a drone from the Company’s AERIEPORT nesting station. To meet the requirements of cross-border regulatory compliance, the Company will have FAA certified local pilots at the demonstration site. This demonstration follows the introduction of the AERIEPORT announced by the Company in June of this year and the special flight operations certificate for the remote operation of a drone received by the Company and announced in August of this year. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Rob Walker +1 514-447-7986 rob.walker@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

September 01, 2022 07:42 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Simple tips and tricks to tackle inflation and manage budgets this Back-To-School shopping season

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A recent poll from Morning Consult found that only 36% of parents can afford back-to-school shopping this year without any issues. The National Retail Federation’s latest back-to-school shopping survey also shows a third of families plan to cut back on other spending areas — in order to cover the cost of must-haves for the new school year. Even with so many people concerned about costs, back-to-school spending is expected to hit an all time high this year — a whopping $864 per household for K-12, and $1200 for college students. Despite all of these challenges, there are some simple tips and tricks to save every penny you can for back-to-school shopping and beyond: Look for Student and Seasonal Discount: Flash your student ID and many popular stores will give you discounted rates. You can also take advantage of student discounts through sites such as Unidays and Student Beans. College students usually get the most discounts but many stores have savings for grades K-12 too. Spread Out Payments Over Time with Reliable Buy Now, Pay Later Options: With rising costs, many consumers are looking for greater payment flexibility when making back-to-school purchases. Pay Later with PayPal lets you spread payments out over time. For purchases between $30-$1,500, you can select Pay in 4 1 and break the cost into four interest-free payments with the first payment due at time of purchase. For those larger back-to-school purchases, you can select the new Pay Monthly 2 option and break the total cost into monthly payments over a longer period of time. Pay Later with PayPal gives you more choice in how you pay for purchases so you can select the option that works best for your budget. Learn more at paypal.com/buynowpaylater. Use browser extensions for coupons and cash back: You might think you’ve found the best deal out there, but there’s a good chance there are even better prices still waiting to be discovered. The Easiest way to make sure you’re paying the lowest prices — is to Install the PayPal Honey 1 desktop “browser” extension. This online shopping tool automatically discovers coupons at your favorite stores— and applies the best ones it finds at checkout. It even helps you layer savings by finding rewards that you can redeem for cash back. You can find it at: www.joinhoney.com Shop Refurbished: There are plenty of apps and sites out there to help you track down any used or refurbished items on your list. Whether you’re shopping for textbooks, electronics or clothing, you’ll pay less than if you were to buy the item brand new. Plus, you can usually find discounted items in “like new” condition on many platforms for free.. Contact Details Your Update TV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

August 31, 2022 02:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Partners With University of Guadalajara to Develop Courses, Training

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology has established a partnership with one of the largest universities in Mexico to develop courses, conferences, symposia and training programs for students on both sides of the border. A memorandum of understanding was signed Saturday in Los Angeles with The University of Guadalajara and The University of Guadalajara Foundation USA. “We are excited to begin joint academic, scientific and cultural collaborations to provide cross-cultural, international exchanges,” said Dr. Michele Nealon, President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. “This agreement will bring new resources to both universities, so that we can work together to train the next generation of culturally competent mental health professionals to serve our communities.” The agreement was signed during the Spanish Book Fair and Literary Festival LéaLA in Los Angeles, an event sponsored annually by the foundation. Founded in 1979, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is a private, not-for-profit university dedicated to training culturally competent professionals who can fundamentally improve the health and well-being of a generation of diverse communities. It has seven campuses located in Chicago, Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego, Dallas, New Orleans, Washington D.C., and online. The University of Guadalajara is one of the oldest and largest educational institutions in Latin America. Currently, the University encompasses six thematic university centers, nine regional university centers, and secondary education system. It boasts 165 campuses distributed throughout Jalisco, as well as an extensive online program. The UDG Foundation USA is a non-profit public benefit corporation incorporated in the United States of America that promotes the academic and cultural offerings of the University of Guadalajara in favor of the educational advancement of the Mexican community in the Los Angeles region, California, United States of America through the development of fundraising campaigns and actions.# About The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Integrating theory with hands-on experience, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides education rooted in a commitment to innovation, service, and community for thousands of diverse students across the United States and globally. Founded in 1979, the nonprofit, regionally accredited university now features campuses in iconic locations across the country (Chicago, Southern California, Washington, D.C., New Orleans, Dallas) and online. TCSPP continues to expand its educational offerings beyond the field of psychology to offer more than 30 degrees and certificates in the professional fields of health services, nursing, education, counseling, business, and more. Through its engaged professional model of education, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an extensive network of international partner institutions, The Chicago School’s students receive real-world training opportunities that reflect their future careers. The Chicago School is a proud affiliate of TCS, a nonprofit system of colleges advancing student success and community impact. To learn more, visit www.thechicagoschool.edu. Contact Details Vivien Hao +1 323-893-4743 vhao@thechicagoschool.edu

August 31, 2022 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Volatus Aerospace Corp. Announces Record Second Quarter 2022 Sales of $6.6M and Provides Corporate Update

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company"), a global leader in the drone industry, is pleased to announce its financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2022 ("Q2 2022"). The revenue increase in Q2 2022 was driven by strong organic growth, expansion into the defense segment, geographic expansion, and higher services and training revenue. The Company generated revenue of $11,437,421 in the first half of 2022. The first two quarters have seasonality for drone services and training, and the third quarter is expected to be the strongest in these segments. Key Financial Highlights: Revenue for Q2 2022 was $6,629,593, an increase of 38% over the previous quarter and a 95% increase over the same quarter prior year. Gross profit for Q2 2022 was $1,900,920 an increase of $943,968 over the same period in 2021. The increase in gross profit was due to scale in product and services activities. Volatus recorded a comprehensive loss of ($1,626,896). This was due to increased investment in human resources in the defense and integrated solutions segment, and increased advertisement and marketing expenses. The Company has experienced a gross margin of 29% representing an increase of 6% over the first quarter of 2022. Contributing to increased margins are revenue from product diversification, and higher margins from services and training. Notable Operational Accomplishments During the Quarter: Continued delivery of ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Drones to Ukraine Addition of several ISR products for defense and public safety The strategic acquisition of Canadian Air National Inc., which performs aerial pipeline inspections Launch of Latin America joint venture Introduction of Volatus AERIEPORT, an autonomous drone nesting station Signed numerous partnerships with OEMs to diversify and commercialize product offerings Announcement of a commercial training agreement with Moose Cree First Nations Appointment of Lt. General (Ret’d) The Honorable Andrew Leslie to the Board of Directors "I am pleased with the continued progress of our team as they continue to execute our plan toward a sustainable and profitable future,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “Our investments in the defense and public safety sectors are beginning to gain traction and the introduction of the AERIEPORT and other Volatus technology solutions will help drive higher margin sales in the future.” The condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2022, and associated management discussion and analysis, are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. This news release is not in any way a substitute for reading those financial statements, including the notes to the financial statements. Webinar In conjunction with this release, Volatus investor relations will host a webinar on Tuesday, August 30 th at 4:30 PM EST at which time Glen Lynch, Chief Executive Officer, and Abhinav Singhvi, Chief Financial Officer, will review the quarterly results and major milestones with Rick Peterson, CEO of Peterson Capital, as moderator. Investors are invited to register for the webinar here. https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DQE4_KNfR9CdqWJ4CEIkkQ Audio Replay Options An audio replay of the event will be archived on the Investor Relations page of the company's website here CORPORATE UPDATE The Brokered Private Placement Volatus is pleased to announce that it has engaged Echelon Wealth Partners Inc. (the “Lead Agent”) and Integral Wealth Securities Limited (“Integral”, and together with the Lead Agent, the “Agents”) on a commercially reasonable best efforts private placement for the sale of up to 1,388,888 units of the Company (the “Units”) in the Province of Quebec at a price of $0.36 per Unit (the “Offering Price”) for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $500,000 (the “Offering”). Each Unit will be comprised of one common share in the capital of the Company (each, a “Common Share”) and one common share purchase warrant (a “Warrant”), with each Warrant being exercisable to acquire one Common Share at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 24 months following the issuance thereof. The proceeds derived from the sale of the Units will be used for (i) inventory purchases and increasing factory operations; (ii) R&D and capital expenditure, (iii) future acquisitions and (iv) and for working capital and general corporate purposes. In consideration of the services rendered by the Agents in connection with the Offering, the Company has agreed to pay to the Agents on the closing date a commission equal to 8% of the gross proceeds from the Offering. In addition, the Company will issue the Agents warrants (the “Agents’ Warrants”) to acquire that number of Units which is equal to 8.0% of the number of Units sold under the Offering, at an exercise price equal to the Offering Price. The compensation to the Agents on certain subscriptions on a president’s list of up to $500,000 shall be reduced to 3% Cash Commission and 3% Agents’ Warrants. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout Canada, the United States, Latin America and most recently in Europe. Operating a vast pilot network, Volatus serves commercial and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, and design, manufacturing, and R&D. Through its subsidiary Volatus Aviation, Volatus carries on the business of aircraft management, charter sales, and cargo services using piloted, remotely piloted, and autonomous aircraft. Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs and current expectations of the Corporation with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding (i) the business plans and expectations of the Corporation; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial and economic data and operating plans, strategies or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Corporation, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information reflects the Corporation’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Corporation; meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV; and anticipated and unanticipated costs and other factors referenced in this news release and the Circular, including, but not limited to, those set forth in the Circular under the caption “Risk Factors”. Although the Corporation has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Corporation disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

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