PHOENIX (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019

Agora AltX (AAX), a FinTech company with a proprietary Blockchain platform providing fund administration and banking services, today announced a synergistic initiative with Western Alliance Bank that integrates Agora AltX leading Blockchain technology platform, Pathchain™, with the bank’s business banking capabilities.

AAX will deliver an unparalleled and seamless integration of business banking and Blockchain-powered fund administration services to the Opportunity Zone market and corresponding stakeholders at no “out-of-pocket costs” to the fund manager*. This integration of business banking will expand Pathchain’s ability to connect and secure all bank account records, supporting documentation, record of transaction participants and processes from end to end, allowing the fund sponsor to reduce costs, certify transparency/accountability, and focus more effectively on the overall profitability of the investment.

“The relationship with Western Alliance Bank allows Agora AltX to provide a differentiated fund administration service to fund managers and their associated offerings. With transaction records coming to the blockchain directly from the bank, the Agora AltX Platform saves fund managers from laborious data entry and provides verifiable and immutable records that can be trusted by all transaction stakeholders,” stated Kyle Walker, Managing Director, Agora AltX. “Agora AltX and Western Alliance have invested significant time and effort to ensure this collaboration will not only provide our streamlined technology but also knowledgeable, responsive, and personalized service to the Opportunity Zone industry.”

OZ Fund Sponsors will benefit from a feature-rich product which includes:

• Digital on-boarding of offerings
• Digital subscription management
• Cap table automation
• Transaction categorization and management
• Escrow, disbursement and operating accounts
• Robust assessment & reporting to meet OZ compliance standards
• Electronic funds transfer between accounts

“Agora AltX is a permission-based Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) that was specifically designed to address the industry’s three greatest threats: cost inefficiency, transactional accountability and data security,” states Nico R. Willis, Managing Director, Agora AltX. “The secure collection and maintenance of large amounts of data will provide critical measurements for the success of the program. Our disruptive technology provides unparalleled vaulted data security, record transparency, and bank account validation, all of which are critical to keeping complete and timely records, counteracting fraud and abuse, and promoting integrity in Opportunity Zone investments.”

The Opportunity Zone Program is a tax incentive created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), that mobilizes investors’ unrealized capital gains for investment into distressed communities throughout America. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin expects Opportunity Zone Investments to reach $100 billion in these designated communities of need. Novogradac, a leading Opportunity Zone accounting firm, has a list of 212 Qualified Opportunity Zone Funds representing $57 billion in investing capacity as of August 2019.

“Providing best-in-class processes to streamline the administrative side of Opportunity Zone investments for key stakeholders fits with Western Alliance’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions that add value, and help our clients meet their goals,” said Gary Nazare, President, Business Escrow Services for Western Alliance Bank. “We believe our clients will benefit from Agora AltX’s expertise in this arena and we look forward to our work together.”

Agora AltX

Agora AltX (AAX) directly connects the investor, fund manager, related business and financial institutions through its OZ Investment Management Ecosystem that delivers products and services which significantly lower the overall operating cost of doing business. Agora AltX product and services offerings are supported by its permission-based distributed ledger technology (DLT) or “business blockchain,” allowing it to receive and immutably record every transaction between the market participants and their corresponding fiat currency exchange. AAX’s alternative investment ecosystem was designed to specifically address the challenges with Opportunity Zone Fund management, which includes digital setup, management of subscriptions, the disbursement of operating bank accounts, verified and immutable path of funds record-keeping, sub-accounting detail, documentation storage, and Fund, Business, and Investor tracking and reporting for OZ regulatory tests. Agora also provides the investor with key investment tools, which includes investor tax optimization, charitable giving analysis, and OZ asset allocation management tool. For more information, please visit http://www.agoraaltx.com.

Western Alliance Bank

With more than $25 billion in assets, Western Alliance Bank is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Western Alliance is ranked #1 regional bank by S&P Global Market Intelligence for 2018 and in the top 10 on the Forbes “Best Banks in America” list for four consecutive years, 2016-2019. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, helps business clients realize their growth ambitions with local teams of experienced bankers who deliver superior service and a full spectrum of customized loan, deposit and treasury management capabilities. Business clients also benefit from a powerful array of specialized financial services that provide strong expertise and tailored solutions for a wide variety of industries and sectors. A national presence with a regional footprint, Western Alliance Bank operates individually branded, full-service banking divisions and has offices in key markets nationwide. For more information, visit westernalliancebank.com.

*No “out-of-pocket” fees are based upon minimum escrow account balance with AAX member bank.

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Extra Thick Business Cards

Colored edges, Spot Varnish, Spot UV coating, and custom sizes and shapes are all available options.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019

BeefyCards are thick business cards printed on thick or ultra thick paper stock. They are designed to help get the conversation started and make a great first impression. Customers can choose from 32pt business cards or 48pt business card thickness. Colored edges, Spot Varnish, Spot UV coating, and custom sizes and shapes are all available options.

Painted edges are a fantastic way to draw attention without being a distraction. Beefy cards are the perfect vehicle for painted edges with their ultra thick core. Choose from basic black or a wide variety of painted edge colors. The more subdued, matte surface also makes the painted edges really pop.

Business cards are the gateway to any new client or business partner. Oftentimes they are given during an extremely brief exchange, and therefore, need to be eye-catching and memorable. An article on Entrepreneur.com stresses the importance of not cutting corners when ordering business cards. They stress to keep design, clean, professional and not cheap looking. They go on to state: “When you choose to “go cheap” on your business cards, what message does that send to those with whom you wish to do business? Are you really doing yourself any favors by missing out on the opportunity to start building a positive brand image right from the start?”

About Sunrise Hitek

Sunrise Hitek is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and offers speedy and innovative print marketing execution for the world’s leading brands. Sunrise employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo & UV flatbed presses, digital die-cutting, and specialty coating/lamination, to create best-in-class color printing, packaging, trade show & display graphics, plus a wide variety of promo products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide.

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With the existing demand and growing interest in design solutions incorporating BIM capability, it’s a meaningful development to add CMYK Digital Solutions to our network of partners across the UK.

COLUMBIA, Md. (PRWEB)
September 19, 2019

On March 9, 2017, the Scottish Government announced that as part of its digital technology strategy, BIM should be considered for the design, construction and operation of all public buildings and infrastructure.

In turn, this is increasing the demand for 2D/3D/BIM design software in the Scottish market. Therefore, along with the release of Vectorworks 2020, Vectorworks is delighted to announce a new partnership with Scottish software and support specialist CMYK Digital Solutions.

“With the existing demand and growing interest in design solutions incorporating BIM capability, it’s a meaningful development to add CMYK Digital Solutions to our network of partners across the UK,” said Vectorworks UK & Ireland Sales Director Adrian Slatter. “Together with ever increasing software capability as evidenced by the release of Vectorworks 2020, this will further strengthen the ongoing growth of Vectorworks in this market. Scotland represents a significant part of the Vectorworks business and this move will help further accelerate the growth we have seen across the UK and Ireland in recent years.”

CMYK Service Operations Director David Crosby explained that they have been keen to better serve their existing and prospective architectural clients by extending their existing software portfolio.

“With the addition of Vectorworks’ intuitive design software, architects, architectural technicians and BIM managers in Scotland will have a better choice of design tools and a supplier committed to helping them make the most of their investment,” said Crosby. “With the government’s ongoing commitment to BIM requirements for public buildings and

infrastructure projects in Scotland, we are ideally placed to help customers and prospective customers who need to deliver projects that meet the new standards.”

Learn more about the newly launched Vectorworks 2020 at vectorworks.net/2020.

About CMYK

CMYK was founded in 1996 by a team of experienced professionals inspired by the digital revolution then sweeping through the IT and office equipment industries. We were determined to set completely new standards in the sale of and support for business technology, by focusing not just on what machines do, but on what clients actually need. This remains our vision today.

About Vectorworks, Inc.

Vectorworks, Inc. is an award-winning design and BIM software provider serving the architecture, landscape architecture and entertainment industries in 85 countries. Creating intuitive software since 1985, we’ve become the preeminent software built to manage the entire design process. Globally more than 685,000 users are creating, connecting and influencing the next generation of design with Vectorworks on Mac and Windows. Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia, Newbury and London, England and Vancouver, Canada, Vectorworks is a part of the Nemetschek Group. Learn how we empower designers to create experiences that transform the world at vectorworks.net or follow @Vectorworks.

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John Hartigan

QMC recently announced the acquisition of patent-pending blockchain platform technology

SAN MARCOS, Texas (PRWEB)
September 18, 2019

Leading American nanomaterial and cadmium free quantum dot producer and product company Quantum Materials Corp (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced the appointment of John Hartigan, a recognized leader in the blockchain business world, to the new leadership role of Chief Revenue Officer.

“I am delighted that someone of John’s caliber and experience should choose to join our company as it expands to leverage blockchain technology,” said Stephen B. Squires, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum Materials Corp. “I am confident that the combination of our proprietary technology and John’s business acumen will accelerate our success.”

QMC recently announced the acquisition of patent-pending blockchain platform technology, which it will leverage to address exciting soon-to-be-announced new market opportunities, augmenting its existing QDX(TM) Quantum Dot Xtreme offerings for the display, solar energy and lighting marketplaces.

“Quantum Materials is absolutely in a class of its own in the quantum dots space and now with the addition of a blockchain capability it was clear to me that I had to be involved in its very bright future. I am extremely excited to join these pioneers of the nanomaterials movement as they expand into new global markets,” said Hartigan.

John Hartigan Biography

Mr. Hartigan founded the first of his many businesses at 15 years of age: a tennis court washing service. When the rapid growth of the business began to interfere with his education, his parents made him sell it and focus on his schoolwork. Now, 30 years on, Mr. Hartigan has founded and led multiple startups and early growth projects, achieving success through strategic partnerships with a number of fortune 500 companies.

Over the past 4 years he has focused on practical business applications of blockchain and distributed ledger technologies. Most recently, Mr. Hartigan served as CEO of Intiva Health launching the first enterprise decentralized application for healthcare provider credentialing. As a blockchain and DLT evangelist Mr. Hartigan is frequently asked to speak at events around the world to share and discuss the impact of blockchain in our daily lives.

ABOUT QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP.

Quantum Materials Corp (QMC) develops and manufactures quantum dots and nanomaterials for use in display, solar energy and lighting applications, as well as for the transformation of numerous business processes, through its proprietary high-volume continuous flow production process.

QMC’s volume manufacturing methods enable consistent quality and scalable cost reductions to provide the foundation for technologically superior, energy efficient and environmentally sound displays, the next generation of solid-state lighting and solar photovoltaic power applications. By leveraging the highly tunable emission quality of its quantum dots, combined with its scalable blockchain platform, QMC also offers products that underpin anti-counterfeit initiatives. For more information, visit Quantum Materials Corp at http://www.quantummaterialscorp.com.

Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, and financial results are included in our annual report and in reports subsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). All documents are available through the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at http://www.sec.gov/ or from our website. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

QUANTUM MATERIALS CORP CONTACT:

Stephen B. Squires

President & CEO

ssquires@quantummaterialscorp.com

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:

Clay Chase

619.917.6771

cchase100@yahoo.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Rich Schineller

Perception Management

941.780.8100

rich@prmgt.com

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