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COMCAST RISE, A NATIONAL INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN SMALL BUSINESSES, AWARDS ANOTHER 100 HOUSTONIANS WITH COMPREHENSIVE GRANT PACKAGES

Comcast Texas

Today, Comcast announced the 100 businesses in the Greater Houston area that will receive comprehensive grant packages, which include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover. The recipients are among more than 14,000 entrepreneurs nationwide who have been selected through the Comcast RISE program to date. Comcast RISE is committed to supporting the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment. The program was created to help businesses and their communities thrive, with a focus on economic growth. The regions in this round included Atlanta, Houston, Jacksonville, Richmond, VA and southern Colorado. 100 grants per city, or 500 grants overall, were announced today and will be awarded in September 2024. A sample of Houston’s grant recipients include Red Circle Ice Cream in southwest Houston, and Miyagi Ken International Karate Academy in Spring. “I’m speechless. As a small business, this means the world to us,” said Nickey Ngo, owner of Red Circle Ice Cream. “We’re a small mom and pop ice cream shop, doing everything by ourselves. I feel like I won the lottery. Comcast RISE will help grow my business and keep up with the competition.” “Supporting small businesses means investing in the heart of our communities,” said Loren Hudson, SVP and Chief Diversity Officer, Connectivity and Platforms, Comcast. “By empowering entrepreneurs and small business owners with the skills and resources they need to grow and succeed, we help ensure our local neighborhoods can flourish and thrive too.” Comcast RISE was created in November 2020 to help small businesses hardest hit by COVID-19, from bakeries and barber shops to childcare centers and cleaning services, by providing the grants needed to survive and recover. The program has evolved from helping businesses survive the pandemic, to helping businesses and their communities thrive with a focus on economic growth. Grant packages include: COACHING SESSIONS - Business assessment and coaching that provide business owners with recommendations on how to help grow their businesses. EDUCATION RESOURCES - 12-month access to online entrepreneurship courses, learning modules and resources for small business owners. MONETARY GRANT - $5,000 monetary grant. CREATIVE PRODUCTION & MEDIA – Professionally produced 30-second TV commercial, plus a media strategy consultation and a 180-day linear media schedule. (Taxes and other fees may apply for production and media services.) TECHNOLOGY MAKEOVER - Computer equipment and Internet, Voice and Cybersecurity services for 12 months. (Taxes and other fees may apply for tech makeover services.) In addition, any small business owner can visit the Comcast RISE destination on X1 featuring aggregated small business news, tips, insights, and more. X1 customers can say “Comcast RISE” into the voice remote. Comcast RISE is part of Project UP, the company’s $1 billion commitment to advance digital equity through programs and community partnerships that connect people to the Internet, advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, storytellers and creators. More information is available at www.ComcastRISE.com. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Contact Details Ilona Carson +1 346-624-2074 ilona_carson@comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

August 13, 2024 11:06 AM Central Daylight Time

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Zuma Payroll & Processing Makes the Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Zuma Payroll & Processing

Zuma Payroll & Processing (“Zuma”), a leading payroll, processing, and talent management software provider, today announced it was named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Inc. recognized Zuma for achieving a three-year revenue growth rate of 316 percent. It’s the third consecutive year that Zuma was named to the prestigious ranking of the most successful independent, entrepreneurial businesses in the United States. Zuma helps small and medium businesses (SMBs) handle their complex payroll, tax, and human resources obligations more efficiently and effectively. In addition to revenue growth, the company has added new clients, experienced payroll and human capital professionals, and products to its business over the past twelve months. “We're honored to be among America’s fastest-growing private companies again this year, having achieved more than 300 percent revenue growth for three consecutive years,” said Chris Caputo, CEO of Zuma. “Our growth is attributed to our relentless focus on serving our clients and delivering innovative solutions to meet their payroll, tax, and talent management needs. Our world-class team of experts are some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the payroll industry, and their dedication to exceptional client service can’t be beat.” Zuma recently launched a Human Resources Support Services offering, providing a dedicated human resources expert to advise and consult to help its clients navigate workplace issues and complexities. That offering follows last year’s launch of its dedicated construction sector solution, which handles intricate union reporting requirements. The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, rising capital costs, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. This year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years. One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.” About Zuma Payroll & Processing Founded in 2006, Zuma provides critical payroll and human capital solutions to growing businesses. Zuma combines innovative, cloud-based technology and personalized service to help companies better manage their operations. In addition to payroll processing, Zuma delivers comprehensive human capital management (HCM) solutions that integrate business functions into a single source. Based in Melville, NY, Zuma has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing companies by Inc. for three consecutive years. For more information, please visit https://www.zumapay.com/. About Inc. Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.’s award-winning work reaches more than 50 million people across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com. Contact Details Sivan Ron +1 516-902-2694 Sivan@LoBelloCommunications.com Company Website https://www.zumapay.com/

August 13, 2024 09:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

For the Fifth Consecutive Year, Claravine Makes the 2024 Inc. 5000 List, at No. 2967

Claravine

Inc. revealed today that Claravine, Claravine, The Data Standards Company, ranks No. 2967 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000. "Being named to the Inc. 5000 list for the fifth consecutive year is a remarkable achievement for Claravine," says Verl Allen, CEO of Claravine. "This recognition serves as a testament to the dedication and exceptional teamwork of our entire organization. Over the past five years, we have consistently pushed boundaries, embraced innovation and remained committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Our aim is to leverage our current momentum to enhance digital advertising, measurement solutions, creative optimization, and content metadata.” The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year’s top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year’s Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years. For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20. “One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chie f. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.” About Claravine Claravine is The Data Standards Company aiming to give people, teams and technology a shared understanding of their data. Claravine helps brands and agencies deliver on the promise of modern marketing by standardizing taxonomies, naming conventions, and metadata across all digital experiences at the source of data creation. The Data Standards Cloud empowers a proactive approach to marketing metadata naming conventions and taxonomy for fast, accurate and rich business insights that help deliver the experiences customers want. Claravine partners with a quarter of the Fortune 100 to define, apply and connect standards across their ecosystem for faster decisions, greater agility, and increased ROI. For more information, visit www.claravine.com. To become a Claravine partner, please click here. Contact Details Kite Hill PR +1 704-960-2295 claravine@kitehillpr.com Company Website https://www.claravine.com/

August 13, 2024 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PathAI Announces Launch of AI-based Measurement of Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis ("AIM-MASH") on the AISight Image Management System

PathAI

PathAI, a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital pathology solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its AIM-MASH 1 product on the AISight Ⓡ 1 Image Management System (IMS). This product provides advanced AI-based measurement (AIM) to support the analysis of MASH Clinical Research Network (CRN) Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) Activity Score (MAS) component grades and fibrosis staging. The launch of AIM-MASH on AISight aims to increase the reproducibility and scalability of pathologists' assessments and management of MASH cases, which are projected to reach 27 million in the US alone by 2030 2. PathAI's AIM-MASH AI-based measurement tools have been utilized in over 20 presentations and publications, demonstrating their effectiveness in assisting pathologists with MASH CRN scoring in clinical trials; bringing them to the AISight IMS enables a seamless connection between trial and laboratory settings. These tools have been rigorously evaluated via a comprehensive multi-site analytical validation study using diverse datasets from four different trials 3. They have proven to be reliable and effective in helping pathologists make MASH assessments with: Highly Sensitive and Specific Review: AIM-MASH's model overlays have been validated by multiple pathologists for their high specificity and sensitivity in guiding reviews of MASH biopsies and accurately highlight key areas such as artifact, steatosis, hepatocellular ballooning, lobular inflammation, and fibrosis 3. Repeatable and Reproducible Assessments: AIM-MASH algorithm outputs have shown higher repeatability and reproducibility compared to intra- and inter-pathologist agreement for manual reads, confirming its precision in measuring the CRN scoring system components in liver biopsies from MASH patients 3. Increased Scoring Confidence: Validation studies have shown that AIM-MASH algorithm outputs are comparable to pathologist assessments, providing accurate first reads equivalent to those of expert pathologists to aid pathologists in their final assessment. 3 Global Collaboration: The AISight digital IMS allows expert GI Liver pathologists to review cases regardless of their location. This eliminates the need for time-consuming and costly shipping of glass slides and provides opportunities to utilize the MASH experts. The practical application of AI in MASH assessments was highlighted in a recent case study conducted by PathAI Diagnostics (now Ameripath, at its Memphis, TN-based laboratory) 4. This study demonstrated the synergy between traditional pathology and AI, showcasing how AI-assisted pathology can enable more precise evaluation of histologic features relevant to MASH, including steatosis, lobular inflammation, and fibrosis. "We are thrilled to introduce AIM-MASH on the AISight IMS platform," said Andy Beck, MD, PhD, CEO of PathAI. "This product is a game-changer for drug development, as it supports pathologists in making high-quality, reproducible MASH assessments. With AIM-MASH on AISight, pathologists can increase their confidence in pathology reads and decision-making, as if they have the world's expert liver pathologists assisting with every slide, helping with simplifying the complex task of scoring and evaluation." Dr. Arun J Sanyal, Professor and Interim-Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Virginia Commonwealth University and co-investigator of the AIM-MASH analytical and clinical validation study, adds: "The data supports the use of AIM-MASH by pathologists in clinical trials as a method to resolve the accuracy and precision gaps in MASH assessment while guiding pathologists in an efficient evaluation to result in a standardized and reproducible score." The addition of AIM-MASH broadens the set of tools available through AISight to assist pathologists in making reproducible and efficient assessments of MASH. This announcement addresses a crucial gap in pathology labs — the lack of a standardized system that ensures consistent, accurate, and reproducible assessments, particularly for challenging conditions like MASH. With AIM-MASH on AISight IMS, PathAI aims to provide digital and AI tools to assist pathologists in making precise and reproducible assessments at scale, along with workflow optimization features, empowering pathology labs worldwide. References: 1: AIM-MASH and AISight are for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. 2: Estes C, Razavi H, Loomba R, Younossi Z, Sanyal AJ. Modeling the epidemic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease demonstrates an exponential increase in burden of disease. Hepatology. 2018 Jan;67(1):123-133. https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.29466. Epub 2017 Dec 1. PMID: 28802062; PMCID: PMC5767767. 3: Pulaski, Hanna, et al. “Analytical and Clinical Validation of AIM-NASH: A Digital Pathology Tool for Artificial Intelligence-Based Measurement of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Histology.” MedRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory), 29 May 2024, https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.05.29.24308109. Accessed 22 July 2024. 4: Kinsey, S., Reed, M., Parsell, T. “Practical Clinical Application of Artificial Intelligence in Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) – A Case Study Highlighting the Synergy between Traditional Pathology and AI.” PathAI, 2024. About PathAI PathAI is a leading provider of integrated AI and digital pathology solutions, dedicated to transforming diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency in pathology labs worldwide. Through innovative technologies and strategic partnerships, PathAI aims to enhance patient outcomes and drive the future of medical diagnostics. Contact Details SVM Public Relations and Marketing Communications +1 401-490-9700 pathai@svmpr.com Company Website https://www.pathai.com/

August 13, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

AmeriLife Names Michael Tobitsch Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development

AmeriLife

AmeriLife Group, LLC (“AmeriLife”), a national leader in developing, marketing, and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions, announced today that Michael Tobitsch has been named Executive Vice President and Head of Corporate Development. Reporting to AmeriLife’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Scott R. Perry, Tobitsch will lead the company’s corporate development efforts to source and execute acquisition opportunities, assess their strategic fit, and work closely with AmeriLife’s affiliates and partners to support the company’s growth objectives. In addition, Tobitsch will oversee innovations to the company’s affiliate onboarding processes and ensure the cultural and technical integrations for new partners is efficient and seamless. "For the last seven years, AmeriLife’s Chief Financial Officer Jim Quinn has served as an incredible steward of our corporate development efforts, overseeing a level of growth unsurpassed in AmeriLife’s 50-plus year history,” said Perry. “As our business becomes more complex and Jim’s remit continues to grow, we’re thrilled to welcome Michael and have a leader fully dedicated to AmeriLife’s expansive M&A activities. His experience and innovative approach to partnership development will undoubtedly propel our strategic initiatives forward, enhancing our ability to expand our distribution opportunities and help AmeriLife realize its growth ambitions.” “After 15 terrific years at Marsh McLennan, it’s a privilege to join Scott and the high-performing AmeriLife team to help continue their impressive growth journey,” added Tobitsch. “AmeriLife operates from a position of strength, and I look forward to helping deliver best-in-class products, solutions, and capabilities through a high-impact, programmatic acquisition agenda.” Tobitsch joins AmeriLife from global professional services company Marsh McLennan in New York. As Managing Director of the firm’s Strategy & Corporate Development group, he managed a high-performing team of investment professionals who together deployed more than $1 billion of capital annually into global acquisitions across the insurance and investment management industries. Tobitsch began his career in investment banking with Wells Fargo Securities. Tobitsch received his B.S. from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. An avid traveler and New York Mets fan, Tobitsch resides in Connecticut with his wife and two young daughters. ### About AmeriLife AmeriLife’s strength is its mission: to provide insurance and retirement solutions to help people live longer, healthier lives. In doing so, AmeriLife has become recognized as an industry leader in developing, marketing and distributing life and health insurance, annuities, and retirement planning solutions to enhance the lives of pre-retirees and retirees across the United States. For more than 50 years, AmeriLife has partnered with top insurance carriers to provide value and quality to customers served through a national distribution network of over 300,000 agents and financial professionals and more than 120 marketing organizations and insurance agencies. For more information, visit AmeriLife.com, and follow AmeriLife on Facebook and LinkedIn. Contact Details Media Jeff Maldonado media@amerilife.com Partnership Inquiries Patrick Nichols corporatedevelopment@amerilife.com Company Website https://amerilife.com/

August 13, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NAVEX Announces 13th Annual NAVEX Next Risk & Compliance Virtual Conference

NAVEX Global

NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced its thirteenth annual NAVEX Next Risk and Compliance Virtual Conference, scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 2024. One of this year’s keynote sessions will feature Cy Wakeman, a New York Times best-selling author and Global Gurus’ 2023 World’s #1 Leadership Guru, recognized for her reality-based approach to leadership. Backed by over 25 years of unparalleled experience partnering with top brands spanning all industries, Wakeman will deliver a provocative keynote on how an over-emphasis on creating employee engagement can negatively impact company performance. NAVEX Next is one of the largest risk and compliance conferences in the world, attracting over 110,000 professionals since its inception in 2012. It brings together practical guidance and best practices for industry professionals across disciplines and departments including risk management, compliance, legal, human resources/training, audit, IT, privacy, supply chain and procurement. In all, NAVEX Next 2024 features 28 session speakers representing companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, CDL Nuclear Technologies, and CBRE. The prestigious lineup will share their expertise in building ethical cultures, risk mitigation, and smart governance. The agenda features 15 sessions diving into critical challenges and opportunities compliance professionals face today. Sessions include: The EU Regulatory Survival Guide: Your Essential Guide to EU Compliance Behind the Label: Ensuring Human Rights in Your Global Supply Chain AI Governance & Risk Management Compliance Diagnostics in US Healthcare CCO 3.0: How Compliance and Risk Work in Harmony NAVEX Next will end with a keynote session by Alison Taylor, Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Stern School of Business and Executive Director of Ethical Systems, on building ethical cultures. She has spent the past two decades consulting with multinational companies on anti-corruption, human rights, and stakeholder engagement, including as a Senior Advisor at sustainability non-profit BSR, a member of the board at Venture ESG, and a Sustainability Advisor at Zai Lab, KKR, and Pictet Group. The NAVEX Next virtual conference is free of charge and open to anyone interested in expanding their knowledge and enhancing their organization’s risk and compliance programs. It offers a low-pressure environment for attendees to engage with today’s biggest GRC challenges. Click here to register and to access the full agenda and profiles of all scheduled speakers. NAVEX is the recognized leader in risk and compliance management software and services, empowering thousands of customers around the world to manage and mitigate risks with confidence. NAVEX’s mission is to help customers promote ethical, inclusive workplace cultures, protect their brands, and preserve the environment through sustainable business practices. For more information, visit NAVEX.com and our blog. Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Contact Details NAVEX +1 617-388-5773 MediaRelations@navex.com Company Website https://navex.com

August 13, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

iLearningEngines – Hear From The Chief Architect Of This Applied AI Platform

Benzinga

By Johnny Rice, Benzinga Sanjeev Menon, Chief Architect - AI/ML for iLearningEngines (NASDAQ: AILE), was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All-Access. iLearningEngines is an Applied AI platform for learning & work automation. It reports being one of the fastest-growing technology companies in North America. AI can help revolutionize learning in big and small organizations, and iLearningEngines is proving that. The company has grown with a nearly 50% CAGR over the last 5 years. It says it has done this by consistently delivering a product customers are satisfied with, leading to a retention rate that well exceeds the industry standard. As Chief Architect, Mr. Menon shared his deep insights into how his company’s AI functions and what makes it unique. Learn more here: Featured photo by Christopher Gower on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 13, 2024 08:55 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Personalized Learning With AI – This Company Is Delivering Results Globally

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By Johnny Rice, Benzinga Roger Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group (AMEX: GNS), was recently a guest on Benzinga’s All-Access. Genius Group is a leading provider of AI-powered, digital-first education solutions that is attempting to disrupt the highly standardized system of traditional education with a personalized, flexible and life-long learning curriculum for the modern student. The company recently announced that it has secured a $22 million ‘Genius Nation’ contract with the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, enabling the development of a Sovereign AI in the country. Learn more here: Featured photo by dlxmedia.hu on Unsplash. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 13, 2024 08:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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VenHub’s Wants To Revolutionize Retail Through Its Fully Autonomous Retail Robots, But Some Have Objections – Here’s Why Consumers May Not Need To Worry

Benzinga

By Anthony Termini, Benzinga VenHub, developer of fully autonomous and robotic plug-and-play Smart Stores that can be delivered, unpacked and merchandised virtually anywhere in the world within a few days, believes that its technology solution will dramatically reshape the retail landscape in the coming years. But can VenHub overcome some potential obstacles to transforming the industry? Objection #1: There Will Be A Greater Chance Of Theft The National Retail Federation says that theft costs retailers more than $100 billion annually. A large portion of that is attributable to shoplifting. These types of losses are especially costly for traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, who typically have very tight operating margins. Furthermore, smash and grabs have also been in the news in recent years. The VenHub solution resolves these two interconnected problems. VenHub modules are designed for security and protection. They are constructed with insulated walls, monitoring systems and bulletproof glass. As such, they are resistant to theft, riots and fires, and each of these attributes leads to reduced operating expenses and expanded margins for the retailer. Objection #2: An Autonomous Store Leads To Job Losses Management consultants, McKinsey & Company note that attrition in retail has always been very high. It notes that employee turnover has been 60% or higher for a long time. According to VenHub, it is especially difficult to find workers to staff 24/7 stores. Many of these retailers must rely on transient workers. Furthermore, VenHub is creating a technology solution, which puts it in a position to continuously expand its team of highly skilled workers. As with each previous evolution of any industry, VenHub says that more jobs get created than eliminated. In most cases, the wages new industries create are higher than what individuals may have made previously. The net effect is that VenHub will create more high-paying jobs than the number of low-wage jobs that might be displaced. Objection #3: The Technology Is Too New And Consumers Won’t Adapt A similar sentiment was expressed at the advent of eCommerce. The U.S. Federal Reserve notes that online sales accounted for 0.6% of all retail transactions in America at the end of 1999. Today online sales represent about 16% of retail purchases, totaling more than $289 billion. People often say that convenience and avoiding crowds draw them to purchase online. The VenHub Smart Store delivers these same benefits. Objection #4: People Aren’t Ready For A Fully Autonomous Experience Research from tax and accounting consultants Deloitte suggests that retailers need to leverage new markets, explore new business models and change the mechanics of the way they do things. It says that demand-driven retail requires product offerings that are specifically designed and targeted for various consumer groups. VenHub offers retailers complete discretion on how to merchandise their Smart Stores, so they can be tailored to satisfy the specific demands of a local or neighborhood market. Richard Kestenbaum, a partner at investment banking firm Triangle Capital, says that the future of retail will be hybrid channels that include the strengths of both physical and digital retail. This is exactly what the app-based VenHub Smart Store delivers to consumers. Objection #5: A Fully Autonomous Store Won’t Work In Rural Communities According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), communities with populations between 2,500 and 20,000 have witnessed a significant decrease in the number of grocery stores since 1990. They have been replaced mostly by convenience stores. The USDA also points out that some 80% of Americans must drive five miles or more to reach the closest grocer. VenHub can help resolve both issues. Smart Stores can be located closer to shoppers, even in remote communities, because they can be solar-powered. In addition, a Smart Store’s merchandise can be tailored to the local community instead of stocked with what a national chain believes should be on the shelves. VenHub: The Company Looking To Revolutionize Retail To date, more than 800 VenHub Smart Stores have been pre-ordered globally. The stores use an app-based ordering system that makes items available to consumers 24/7. Using artificial intelligence and smart inventory management systems, the stores generate revenue around the clock. The prefab VenHub Smart Store is an expandable 800-square-foot plug-and-play storefront technology that can be delivered, unpacked and installed in just a few days. VenHub is on the path to issuing shares to the public in a Regulation CF offering. Issuance Express is facilitating the distribution. Investors interested in this company’s shares may still have an opportunity to invest, but only until August 21st. The offering is highlighted on the Issuance Express portal. Featured photo of Choctaw Bluff Alabama General Store from Pixabay. Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

August 13, 2024 08:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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