Wolfforth, TX – Fire & Ice Firewood (Fire & Ice), the local small business owned and run by Texas Tech University alumni and husband-and-wife duo Justin and Kaley Daniel, is celebrating its 16th Anniversary. The family business began selling wood in 2007 and, now being old enough to drive, has become a driving force in providing premium product and exceptional customer service in West Texas and a tri-state area. Justin said the backstory is native to Lubbock – what began as an opportunity to help a local golf course has since grown into a commercial and residential business. “Kaley and I used to play the back nine after work at Elm Grove golf course,” he said. “The course had a bunch of dead Elm trees so I offered to cut them down and haul off the wood thinking it would be nice fo...

–News Direct– Willow Bioscience CEO Dr Chris Savile joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a significant collaboration agreement between Willow Biosciences and Suanfarma. The partnership is focused on optimizing cell line productivity for manufacturing a high-volume anti-infective Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) using precision fermentation. Savile explained that Suanfarma will gain access to Willow Biosciences' proprietary strain optimization technologies, enabling the development of a more cost-effective production process for the API. Willow Biosciences will apply its strain engineering technology platform to facilitate cost-effective commercial production of the API at Suanfarma's manufacturing facility. Suanfarma is a contract development and manufac...

–News Direct– Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company is receiving support from the Government of Canada for a multi-phase demonstration program involving their Hillcrest ZVS inverter in a Hercules recreational e-boat. The program will consist of two phases. It will start with testing at the motor supplier's facility, followed by the integration and demonstration of Hillcrest's ZVS inverter in a Hercules recreational e-boat. This initiative aims to gather crucial data on continuous power levels of up to 350 kilowatts, which will have a significant impact on Hillcrest's development programs. Currie emphasized that this funding will enhance the demonstration program and provide the company with valua...

–News Direct– Lindian Resources Ltd (ASX:LIN, OTC:LINIF) CEO Alistair Stephens tells Proactive about a just-released exploration target for the Kangankunde Rare Earths Project which, together with the recently published mineral resource estimate, establishes the project as one of the worlds largest rare earths projects. The Exploration Target is between 400 million tonnes to 800 million tonnes, grading between 2.0% and 2.7% TREO. He says it firmly positions Lindian as a major player in the industry with an asset that is fully permitted, licensed for production and has very strong government and community support. Executive Chairman Asimwe Kabunga commented: This Exploration Target is a defining event for Lindian and for Malawi. While our MRE is itself outstanding, the Exploration Target de...

–News Direct– TRX Gold CEO Stephen Mullowney joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news regarding the company's Buckreef Gold Project. The key highlight is the arrival of a new 1,000-tonne-per-day (tpd) capacity ball mill on-site, which has the potential to significantly boost gold production. The expansion of the mill is expected to increase the processing capacity from 1,000 tpd to 2,000 tpd, leading to a projected increase in ore throughput from 75% to 100% on an average annual basis. This near-doubling of milling capacity positions Buckreef Gold to exceed its fiscal 2023 annual guidance of 20,000-25,000 ounces of gold production. Mullowney emphasized that the planned expansion is fully funded, with an estimated capital expenditure of approximately US$6 million. Fundi...

–News Direct– 1606 Corp CEO Greg Lambrecht joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news that the companys new AI chatbot ChatCBD, which is designed to revolutionize the customer experience will soon be live. Lambrecht explained that ChatCBD, developed in partnership with Cool Blue Distribution, is a comprehensive and custom-tailored tool that aims to respond to customer inquiries related to CBD and provide product recommendations from a range of retail brands available through Cool Blue Distribution, a prominent CBD distributor in the United States. What sets ChatCBD apart is its incorporation of Natural Language Processing technology, which enables it to respond to customer queries with a remarkable degree of precision and understanding, akin to human interactions. The chatbot ope...

Michael Mendes, San Francisco Web now offering Google Business Profile Creation and Optimization services. San Francisco, California Oct 5, 2023 (Issuewire.com) – Michael Mendes, San Francisco Web, a leading web design agency, is thrilled to announce the launch of two new services aimed at enhancing local business visibility–Google Business Profile Creation and Google Business Profile Optimization. In an era where online presence plays a pivotal role in business success, the addition of these services reflects Michael Mendes, San Francisco Web’s commitment to providing comprehensive solutions that empower businesses to thrive in the digital landscape. Google Business Profile Creation The first of these services, Google Business Profile Creation, is designed to help businesses make a memor...

–News Direct– Nevada Lithium Resources CEO Stephen Rentschler joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting developments following a recent appearance by Joe Lombardo, the Governor of Nevada in Canada. Rentschler expressed enthusiasm for remarks made by Lombardo, emphasizing the strategic importance of the lithium industry in the state's future. The Governor highlighted Nevada's vast lithium reserves and its potential to become a global hub for lithium production. He also highlighted Nevada's vast lithium reserves and its potential to become a global hub for lithium production. Rentschler explained the significance of the Governor's remarks for the industry and Nevada Lithium. Firstly, the Governor's commitment to supporting the growth of ...

–News Direct– Addex Therapeutics co-founder and CEO Tim Dyer speaks to Thomas Warner from Proactive about the work that the central nervous system-focused clinical-stage pharmaceutical company has been doing in the promising area of allosteric modulation. He explains that company is currently collaborating with Johnson & Johnson on a phase two study for epilepsy, with results expected in Q2 of the following year. Additionally, Addex is developing treatments for chronic cough, schizophrenia, and cognition, with the latter receiving a grant from the European Union. Dyer explains that the company's unique approach to allosteric modulation offers a competitive edge in drug discovery, setting them apart from competitors. Their long-term strategy revolves around advancing their ...

–News Direct– Helium One Global Ltd (AIM:HE1, OTCQB:HLOGF) CEO Lorna Blaisse speaks to Thomas Warner after the AIM-listed Tanzanian explorer announced that its Predator 220 drilling rig suffered a component failure last night that has forced a temporary halt in its drill operations. Blaisse explains that the malfunction affected the power supply to the rig, necessitating a pause in drilling. While such issues are not uncommon with large machinery, the geographical location poses challenges in quickly sourcing replacement parts. She remains optimistic, estimating a maximum downtime of two weeks, but hopes for a quicker resolution. Prior to the setback, drilling had been progressing as planned, with the team on the brink of reaching their first reservoir target. Blaisse confirmed that once ...