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Stillwater, Minnesota based children’s mitten company, Chopper Mill, Inc., becomes a brand alliance partner with Protect Our Winters

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Chopper Mill is proud to announce a brand alliance with Protect Our Winters (POW). Protect Our Winters is one of the nation’s most prominent defenders of our northern climates and the winter season that makes them special. High profile athletes such as Stillwater, Minnesota’s own Jessie Diggins are part of the POW Alliance and Chopper Mill is proud to join in their mission to fight climate change. “POW has inspired me since the day it was founded” notes Chopper Mill founder Jill Kaufenberg. “Their mission is to help passionate outdoor people protect the places they live and lifestyles they love from climate change. POW is a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and brands advancing cross-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations. How can you not want to partner with them!? At Chopper Mill, we’re proud to lend our voice and our capital to the cause.” As an entrepreneur and mom of hockey players, skiers, hikers and sledders—who are forever in need of warm mittens—Jill felt compelled to create a brand that met their standards. She set out to design the world’s best children’s mitten with a one-of-a-kind replacement program, and thus her company, Chopper Mill, was born. When her son, Kye, lost his “good mittens” for two weeks she decided that it should not be the fault of parents if the child loses the mitten. So she created a new solution to the inevitable lost mitten, aptly named, the re/PAIR™ plan. About Chopper Mill, Inc.: Chopper Mill is a female founded e-commerce company based in Stillwater, Minnesota. Proudly making children’s mittens to encourage children to enjoy the winter season with their families. They are dedicated to becoming the mitten solution company with the re/PAIR™ plan which allows families to rely on the company for a free single mitten replacement included with every pair purchased. Additionally, the company believes that their families should be able to buy just a right, or just a left, which is a new offering in the outdoor apparel industry. Lastly, the mittens are free to customize, and velcro is removable to hand down to the next sibling, or family friend encouraging longevity of use. For more information please visit www.choppermill.com, or email hello@choppermill.com. For information on Protect Our Winters, please visit www.protectourwinters.org. Contact Details Chopper Mill Jill Kaufenberg hello@choppermill.com Company Website https://www.choppermill.com

October 03, 2022 10:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ready for Ron Announces Military & Veterans Initiative

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Ready for Ron, the only credible independent group working to Draft Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President, announced a new initiative to recruit military, veterans, and families to sign its petition to encourage Ron DeSantis to run in 2024. ‘Veterans Ready for Ron’ led by Captain Bob “Shoebob” Carey, US Navy (Ret), will actively engage veterans, military and family voters, and veterans organization leaders. Carey had previously led the RNC’s highly successful 2016 Veterans programs, and numerous veterans and military engagement campaigns. Governor DeSantis is a U.S. Navy veteran, deploying to Iraq in support of the Navy’s SEALs, receiving a Bronze Star Medal, and as Governor is the Commander in Chief of the 12,000 members of the Florida National Guard. “Supporting Ron DeSantis is an easy decision for those who wore the uniform for our country,” stated Captain Bob “Shoebob” Carey, leader of the Veterans Ready for Ron effort. “His record supporting veterans and those in military service is unmatched.” “America needs Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President in 2024, to rebuild and restore our military and honor the pledges this country made to those military veterans once they leave service. He is a decorated veteran, runs one of the largest National Guard forces in the country, and tries to make up for VA ineptitude by building additional veteran assistance programs within his state of Florida,” Carey continued. As a Member of Congress, then Representative DeSantis was a leader on veterans issues, getting bills passed into law that restored combat wounded veterans’ unjustly reduced severance benefits, made Stolen Valor acts a crime, getting a Washington, DC memorial for veterans of the Global War on Terror, getting the VA to pay for service dogs for disabled veterans, and awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to American Ace fighter pilots. Veterans Ready for Ron is recruiting and deploying prominent veterans to lead a public effort to raise awareness, recruit additional veteran and military family voters, and build the veteran organization leadership support for a DeSantis candidacy. “I am thrilled to be working with Bob on this important initiative,” stated Ready for Ron Chief Political Strategist Ed Rollins. “His record of engaging with patriotic Americans who selflessly served our country is impressive. We are glad he is on the Ready for Ron team and look forward to building a movement together.” Bob Carey was a driving force behind the most successful military and veteran voter engagement campaigns in modern American political history. For the 2014 and 2016 campaigns, Bob Carey was National Director of Military and Veteran Engagement for the Republican National Committee, recruiting 50 full-time veteran staffers nationwide, more than 400 active veteran volunteer leaders, more than 500 members of state and regional military and veteran “Task Forces” to support the Republican National Committee and the Trump election effort, while also identifying 1.8 million voters nationwide in various databases as military and veteran voters. Republicans won the veteran vote by 27 percentage points in 2016, the greatest margin of victory ever. “I’m asking all military and veterans to join me in convincing Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Navy combat veteran, to bring to the rest of the country his leadership and understanding of what the military and veterans need from their Commander in Chief,” Carey continued. The declining economy, inflation, crime, and erosion of the American military significantly impact veterans and military families. We need confident, dependable, and proven leadership like only Ron DeSantis can deliver to turn the tide.” Since its launch in late May, Ready for Ron has enlisted tens of thousands of supporters, generated significant media attention, and run hundreds of ads to convince Ron DeSantis to run for President. Ready for Ron has emerged as the only credible independent organization in support of a Ron DeSantis candidacy. Americans are encouraged to sign the petition at readyforron.com to draft Ron DeSantis to run in 2024. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with a Ready for Ron or Vets Ready for Ron spokesperson, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or dan@readyforron.com. Contact Details Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 dan@readyforron.com Company Website https://www.readyforron.com/

October 03, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Understanding Inherited Cancer Risk and Genetic Testing

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For certain cancers that disproportionally or exclusively affect women, like breast and ovarian cancer, there is a bias to focus on the mother’s side of the family tree in health conversations. And for many, especially previvors – people living at risk of a particular disease but not yet diagnosed – that seemed like enough. But as research has evolved and our understanding of inherited risk has deepened, it has become clearer that genetic risk on our dad’s side of the family can also increase an individual's breast and ovarian cancer risk. Recently, Cancer Previvor Jen Culton and Board-Certified Physician Assistant, Skyler Jesz, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss inherited risk from dad’s side of the family and some tips to help you take a proactive approach to your health. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/0cFRDhC4JHs A recent survey from Myriad Genetics,, a leader in genetic testing, underscores that dad’s side of the family is often overlooked, and much more: More than a third of women do not feel knowledgeable about their father's side of the family. Only 30% of women are very comfortable speaking with their father about their potential risk of getting breast or ovarian cancer, compared to 57% being very comfortable speaking about it with their mother. This is much lower in comparison to the almost 80% of women who consider themselves knowledgeable about their mother’s family health history. 48-year-old Jen Culton sought genetic testing in 2013 after her older sister’s breast cancer diagnosis to find out if she might be at risk. Results showed that she carries a BRCA1 gene mutation and is at increased risk of developing the disease. The news came as a surprise. Jen knew her mother’s health history and it didn’t include cancer. What she didn’t know then: her father’s family history of cancer; the gene mutation came from him. She used this information to take proactive measures to address her risk. For more information, visit myriad.com/knowyourrisk About Jen Culton: Jen Culton is a 48-year-old living previvor. She is at risk for breast and ovarian cancer and came to learn about it in unexpected and surprising ways. It began with her sister Mickey Marasco. Mickey was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013. Her doctors recommended she undergo genetic testing, and it was discovered that she carries a BRCA1 gene mutation. While undergoing cancer treatment, Mickey had one request: that all six of her siblings undergo genetic testing as well. The siblings went for testing together, and two of Mickey’s sisters (Jen being one of them) were also found to carry the same BRCA1 mutation. For Jen it came as a surprise. She knew her mother’s side did not have a history of cancer. Later she learned that her father’s side did and the gene mutations actually came from their father’s side of the family. But the family’s story doesn’t end there. Jen has three biological daughters – 26, 19, and 10 – who are now facing a similar reality. Genetic testing confirmed that Jen’s oldest daughter is not BRCA1 positive. Her second daughter, however, inherited the BRCA1 mutation from Jen, as well as an ATM gene mutation from her father. Her chances of developing cancer are extraordinarily higher than that of the average woman, up to 87% for breast cancer. With this knowledge, she’s ready to face what’s next, and is considering what proactive measures she should take for her health – just like her mom and her aunts, also BRCA1 positive who sought out proactive measures to manage their risks, and all three are now thriving. About Skyler Jesz, Board Certified Physician Assistant: Skyler Jesz is an Omaha native. She attended the College of Saint Mary, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She moved away from Omaha for the first time to attend the physician assistant program at Des Moines University in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon completion of the program, Skyler began her career in the primary care setting, working in a private family practice just outside of Omaha. After more than four years as a primary care provider, she transitioned to her current OBGYN setting. Skyler loves being part of a medical practice that puts patients first and uses the most up-to-date research and recommendations to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. She has a passion for preventative medicine, including genetics and cancer risk assessment. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 29, 2022 03:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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VEHICLE CRIMES CRISIS

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A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/c2wvGfOBa7Y Crime continues to skyrocket across the nation with vehicle crimes increasing to near record highs. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) found nearly 1 million vehicles were stolen in 2021, and 2022 is looking even more grim for vehicle owners. Recent analysis shows vehicle and catalytic converter thefts and carjackings are continuing to rise. NICB’s data includes information on the following topics: Total auto thefts are the highest seen by the NICB since 2008. Catalytic converter thefts are up 1,215% since 2019, and are continuing to increase. Carjackings are up dramatically in many major cities. There is a new warning for anyone who owns or leases a vehicle: Vehicle Thefts, Catalytic Converter Thefts, and Carjackings are continuing to rise. According to NICB, there were more than 933,000 thefts of vehicles in 2021, a 27% increase since 2019. Catalytic converter theft insurance claims increased by 1,215% over 2019. Carjackings, the theft of a car by force or intimidation, continue to skyrocket in many major cities, increasing anywhere from 160% to nearly 530%. For more information, visit National Insurance Crime Bureau website at NICB.org Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 28, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Ready for Ron Pushes Federal Election Commission on Sharing “Draft” Petition Signers

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Ready for Ron, the only credible organization working to draft Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run for President, stepped up its fight with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) today. At issue is whether Americans have free speech rights to “draft” candidates, with the FEC attempting to prevent Ready for Ron from sharing the names of those who want to draft him with Governor DeSantis. Ready for Ron filed a second round of public comments with the FEC challenging the Democrat Commissioners’ arguments at a recent public hearing related to Ready For Ron’s request to share its Draft petition and signers with DeSantis. Prominent Republican campaign finance attorney Dan Backer recently argued at a public hearing in favor of Ready for Ron’s request to share the list of supporters with DeSantis both before, and during, a potential candidacy – as an act of Constitutionally protected political speech. In the filing today, he and Chief Legal Counsel Lilian Rodriguez-Baz offer a nearly 25-page argument citing binding D.C. Circuit Court precedent and legislative history of rejecting the exact proposal. “The FEC would stop Ready For Ron from sharing a petition – the quintessential form of free speech – unless we also charged for it.” Dan Backer added. “Act Blue does the same thing we propose – sharing support names and contact information on a vastly larger scale – millions of individuals – while funneling well over a billion dollars a cycle”. “The FEC is fine with Act Blue doing this to support Biden, as long as money is involved, but when the speech is actually free or is bad for Biden, suddenly it must be suppressed’” Backer continued. The filing concludes arguments with the following: “…This Commission, undeterred by a lack of any constitutional, statutory, or regulatory grant of power to regulate draft committees at all, has asked RFR for precedent justifying an action the Commission itself lacks precedent for prohibiting. The Committee has now afforded the Commission the benefit of precisely that binding D.C. Circuit precedent, the consistent rejection by Congress of the Commission’s repeated requests and proposals for such power, and the Commission’s own advisory opinions permitting precisely this activity. The Commission cannot ignore the reality it has approved tens of millions of political transactions accounting for billions of dollars in federal political activity – potentially as much as a third of all federal political contributions – in which contact information is conveyed from a contributor, through a conduit, to a candidate. It would grossly pervert the protection of the core constitutional rights of free expression and political association for this Commission to hold RFR could provide its signed petition to Governor DeSantis only if it forced signatories to make a monetary contribution to a draft fund to be transmitted to him for the privilege of signing…” “FEC Democrats are happy to do all they can to prevent Ron DeSantis from beating the pants off Joe Biden in 2024. Their latest shameful effort to limit free speech once again puts them on the wrong side of the Constitution,” Backer noted. “More than a thousand people a day are signing this petition to let Ron DeSantis know they support him and want him to pursue a White House run. If the FEC persists in suppressing free speech, we are confident the Courts will once again put our rights ahead of their bureaucracy.” The FEC previously rejected two draft advisory opinions, both of which would have prevented sharing the Ready for Ron petition signers with DeSantis while a candidate or “testing the waters,” but differed on whether it could be done while he was a private citizen. Democrat commissioners went so far as to suggest that even being asked to consider running for office could constitute “testing the waters” – a vast, unprecedented attempt to expand the FEC’s regulatory power over speech and ideas. “I want the commission to tell me what exactly is ‘testing the waters,’ because my rights are not subject to an amorphous standard,” Dan Backer told Politico as he left the FEC meeting. “Ready for Ron will be aggressive and will pursue litigation should the commission try to throw up barriers.” Commission Chair Allen Dickerson appeared taken with Ready for Ron's arguments, and the matter now goes back for a third draft attempt by the FEC. A new draft advisory opinion is expected in the coming days to form policy around a “testing the waters” standard. “We are disappointed some on the FEC are once again standing in the way of political speech and freedom of association. Millions of Americans want Ron DeSantis to run. Signing their names to Ready for Ron’s draft petition is the ultimate act of political free speech and association, and there is simply no basis to say they cannot give those names to the Governor if – and when – he heeds their call and runs. We’ve notified the Commission of our intent to file additional Public Comment on their next draft – addressing the silly arguments raised by some Democratic Commissioners – and if Litigation is where we end up over their partisan recalcitrance, we are confident we will prevail,” Backer continued. Ready for Ron pursued the novel step of submitting a formal Advisory Opinion Request to the FEC seeking to share its supporter list with Governor DeSantis to encourage him to run, and – if successful – once he announces his candidacy. Since its launch in late May, Ready for Ron enlisted tens of thousands of supporters, generated significant media attention, and run hundreds of ads to help convince Ron DeSantis to run for President. Ready for Ron has emerged as the only credible and significant independent organization in support of Ron DeSantis. Americans are encouraged to sign the petition at http://www.readyforron.com to draft Ron DeSantis to run in 2024. ### For more information or to schedule an interview with ‘Ready for Ron’ legal counsel, Dan Backer or Lilian Rodríguez-Baz, contact Dan Rene at 202-329-8357 or dan@readyforron.com. Contact Details Dan Rene +1 202-329-8357 dan@readyforron.com Company Website https://www.readyforron.com/

September 27, 2022 04:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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New Survey Reveals What Shrinks the Gender Gap for Working Women

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Women who feel supported by their organization aren’t taking part in the “quiet quitting” trend. But for the majority of women at the typical U.S. workplace, that support is nonexistent. A July 2022 Great Place To Work® market research survey of nearly 4,200 workers found: More than half of women (54%) are open to leaving their jobs in the next six months One in 10 women want to leave their job, but don’t feel they can Only 45% of women report fair pay (56% for men) Only 45% report fair promotions (53% for men) The gender gap, however, disappears across nearly every measure of the employee experience for workers at the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ in 2022. At these companies: 90% of women plan to stay in their job long-term 92% of women report a willingness to “give extra” at work 81% say they are paid fairly, with no significant difference to male colleagues 83% report fair promotions (again, no difference to men) “We see gender gaps decrease at great companies because they’re creating great cultures for all employees,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture. “The good news is any company can create cultures that support women and help them thrive, regardless of whether they are in the executive suite or the frontline, whether they are boomers or Gen Z, African American or Asian American, or any specific demographic groups and related intersections,” he says. “But it takes consistent and dedicated work.” Who Made the List The list ranked 100 large companies (1,000 employees or more) and 25 small and medium-sized companies (10-999 employees). The Top Five Large Companies for 2022 are: 1. Hilton 2. Pinnacle Financial Partners 3. Cisco 4. American Express 5. Comcast NBCUniversal The Top Five Small and Medium-sized Companies for 2022 are: 1. Greenhouse 2. Highlight Technologies, Inc. 3. Roth Staffing Companies, L.P. 4. PMG 5. Bitwise Industries What Women Want From Employers Great Place To Work research reveals four actions that are essential for creating nurturing workplaces that hold onto top women employees. The four actions are: 1. At a minimum, offer fair pay and promotions. 2. Create a psychologically healthy culture. 3. Help employees find meaning in their work. 4. Be flexible with remote/hybrid options. About the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women Great Place To Work® selected the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ in 2022 List based on feedback collected from nearly 1.2 million employee responses, of which 640,000 were from women at qualifying Great Place to Work Certified™ organizations in the United States. To be considered for the list, companies must employ at least 50 women, 20% of non-executive managers must be women, and at least one C-suite executive must be a woman. Company rankings are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full methodology to learn more. To get on this list next year, start here. About Great Place to Work® Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, it has surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Its employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting and insights they need to make data-driven people decisions. Everything it does is driven by its mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a great place to work for all. Learn more at greatplacetowork.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Contact Details Kim Peters +1 415-844-2574 kpeters@greatplacetowork.com

September 27, 2022 01:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Marshall Cavendish Education and Knowledgehook Join Forces to Transform Mathematics Learning Globally

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Knowledgehook, the leading education technology provider and first of its kind real-time teacher math professional development platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE), the global leader in mathematics educational content and pioneer of the Singapore Math® approach that has kept Singapore at the top of math achievement globally. The partnership aims to provide a powerful ecosystem of research-backed math pedagogy (MCE Primary Mathematic Series), gamified assessments, learning data and reporting, and actionable instructional support. It also empowers teachers to identify each student’s specific math challenges, and then adjust their instruction using expert-designed content and interventions to improve student outcomes. The joint MCE-Knowledgehook solution enables teachers to link the MCE Primary Mathematics resources to digitized content and assign gamified and curriculum-aligned activities and assessments to their students, making classroom learning more engaging and effective. Students can join a live classroom activity or launch their independent learning at home using links found inside their eBook. Each digital activity is linked directly to in-class instruction, allowing real-time data collection to provide effective support to learners and educators. “MCE Primary Mathematics is the first series that introduced the Singapore Math method, which has helped students around the world to succeed in learning math. With the changing times, schools are now finding more innovative ways in teaching and learning, and we trust that the partnership with Knowledgehook will enhance the experience for both teachers and students,” shares Lim Soon Jinn, Head of Commercial and Digital Solutions of Marshall Cavendish Education. “Teachers are getting the top-rated mathematics in the world paired with a top-rated technology program. Together, that partnership is stronger than anything I have ever seen,” states Susan Resnick, US Consultant - Primary Mathematics 2022. “This powerful collaboration with Marshall Cavendish further drives Knowledgehook’s mission forward,” states Qamar Qureshi, President and Chief Business Officer at Knowledgehook. “We believe that teachers need to be at the center of any solution that aims to improve student learning outcomes. Integrating world-class content with adaptive and predictive technology saves teachers time and helps them deliver the highest quality instruction to address individual learning needs in the classroom and at home.” The partnership aims to leverage the core capabilities of each respective company to fulfill their collective vision - reach every teacher; reach every math student. About Knowledgehook Knowledgehook is a leading Canadian-based educational technology company that actively collaborates with governments worldwide while working directly with schools to offer curriculum-aligned education solutions. The company currently empowers teachers in more than 175,000 classrooms. In 2024, it is anticipated the solution will reach 50,000,000 students globally. Winner of Google’s Game Changer Award and named Top Disruptor by BNN, its platform analyses student understanding through engaging assessments, providing real-time personalized solutions to close learning gaps between classroom teaching and at-home learning. Designed by leading numeracy and research experts, Knowledgehook’s Instructional Guidance System is known for reinventing how online technology supports education and educators while inspiring the problem solvers of tomorrow. For further information visit: www.knowledgehook.com About Marshall Cavendish Education Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) is a global education solutions provider dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and preparing students for the future. We believe the best way to do so is by simplifying learning and listening to the needs of schools, teachers, students, and parents. MCE makes world-class educational content more accessible through a seamless experience that integrates both print and digital resources. We provide holistic, end-to-end solutions customized to the school's requirements, with professional development to help educators implement the curriculum. We've worked with ministries, policymakers, educators, and parents in over 85 countries, designing education solutions in 14 languages for Pre-K to 12. MCE is the only Asia-based publisher that is an endorsement partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education. For more information please visit@ www.mceducation.com Contact Details Knowledgehook Bilal Mahmood +44 7714 007257 b.mahmood@stockwoodstrategy.com Company Website https://www.knowledgehook.com/

September 27, 2022 09:32 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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FRX Innovations’ Nofia® Selected by Major European Airport to Provide Fire Protection in Furniture

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FRX Innovations (TSXV:FRXI) (OTC:FRXIF) (FSE:W2A) (“FRX,” or the “Company”), a leader in eco-friendly flame retardant solutions, is pleased to announce that its Nofia ® flame retardant has been chosen to provide active fire protection in the polyester textile fabric used in the recently completed refurbishment of airport seating at a major European airport. The Nofia® flame retardant was converted into inherently flame-retardant polyester fiber by one of the world’s leading polyester producers. Nofia® flame retardants are suitable for use in the regular production of polyester, or for use in post-consumer recycled polyester, an increasingly important advantage for manufacturers. In a letter to waste handling companies in August 2022, the UK Environment Agency announced that furniture containing certain brominated flame retardants, designated as Persistent Organic Pollutants, need to be disposed in specialized incineration facilities effective January 1, 2023. Furthermore, as there is no simple way to distinguish between different brominated flame retardants, this will mean a very large quantity of commercial and consumer furniture requires this type of disposal, and the waste industry is already saying sufficient capacity may not exist. “This move by the Environment Agency is amplifying the existing trend towards non-halogen solutions,” said the flame-retardant textile expert of FRX, Dr. Ulrich Girrbach. “Industry can switch to inherently flame-retardant fibers, or to using non-halogen flame retardants in textile coatings.” Girrbach continued, “This is a significant market for the UK and Ireland with around $10 million of flame-retardant potential,” the total European market opportunity would be much greater. Girrbach went on to say, “flame retardant textiles in Europe is a significant market opportunity worth well over $2 billion.” Marc Lebel, Chief Executive Officer of FRX, commented that, “This is yet another example of environmental legislation driving the transition from halogenated flame retardants in important market sectors to safer alternatives; with regulations in force, or proposed, for individual flame retardants. However, the attention of regulators is increasingly focused on the family of brominated, or perfluoro, based flame retardants”. For more information about FRX Innovations, please visit www.frx-innovations.com. About FRX Innovations FRX Innovations is a global manufacturing company, producing a family of environmentally sustainable flame-retardant products that serve several large markets spanning textiles, electronics, automotive, electric vehicles (EV) and medical devices. FRX is led by a team of highly experienced business and technical professionals and is positioned to be a leader in the rapidly growing flame-retardant plastics and additives market.Nofia® is a registered trademark of FRX. Nofia® products are manufactured at its manufacturing facility on the Port of Antwerp in Belgium, one of the world's largest chemical producing clusters. Nofia Polyphosphonates are produced using sustainable green chemistry principles such as a solvent-free production process, no waste by-products, and near 100% atom efficiency. FRX's portfolio includes an extensive patent estate. FRX has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the EPA's Environmental Merit Award, the Belgium Business Award for the Environment, and the Flanders Investment of the Year Award. FRX has also been recognized six times on the Global Cleantech 100 list. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain acts, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information in this press release may include, without limitation, statements with respect to, the acceleration of current trends, size of the market opportunity and potential market share capture, and the amount of commercial and consumer furniture requiring to shift away from brominated flame retardants. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such 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. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Contact Details FRX Innovations Mark Lotz +1 604-880-6546 mlotz@frxpolymers.com Investor Relations Graham Farrell +1 416-842-9003 graham.farrell@harbor-access.com Media Contact Joseph Grande +1 413-684-2463 joe@jgrandecommunications.com

September 27, 2022 09:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Medicare Plan

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As the next Medicare enrollment period approaches, seniors face a wave of new challenges, including crushing inflation, higher cost of living and impending Medicare changes from the Inflation Reduction Act. Recently, Medicare Expert and Author of new book called It’s Not That Complicated, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss some costly mistakes that seniors make when choosing a plan and some resources that can help. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/5H_g5GihHMA With this extra economic pressure piled on top of the existing complexities of the system, seniors have never needed more help in figuring out how to make the most of their Medicare plan selections. Most seniors say that Medicare is confusing, and many end up in plans that fall short or cost too much. That’s what motivated Ari Parker to write a new book called It’s Not That Complicated. Parker, a Stanford Law School graduate and Medicare expert, has helped thousands of seniors enroll in Medicare as a licensed advisor. In the book, he shares the three Medicare decisions critical to protecting your health and wealth, and the three costliest mistakes seniors make in choosing Medicare plans: 1. Not having access to all plans they’re eligible for 2. Not considering how their individual health needs affects their selection 3. Not understanding how their lifestyle can make certain plans more advantageous For more information on the Annual Enrollment Period and Ari’s book It’s Not That Complicated, visit askchapter.org/ari. People can also call 888-802-1674 to talk with a representative ready to help. About Ari Parker: Ari Parker is one of the country’s leading Medicare experts. He has helped thousands of Americans sign up for Medicare by breaking it down into simple, bite-sized pieces. Ari’s work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, CBS Moneywatch, MarketWatch, Huffington Post, and many other publications. A graduate of Stanford Law School, he trains and leads Chapter’s team of 30+ licensed Medicare advisors. He lives with his wife and two dogs in Phoenix, Arizona. His book "It's Not That Complicated: The Three Medicare Decisions to Protect Your Health & Money" was released in mid-September. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

September 26, 2022 02:35 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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