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BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ – LSL PHARMA GROUP INC. (TSXV: LSL) (The “Corporation” or “LSL Pharma“), a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical company, announced today that it has granted an aggregate of 960,000 stock options (“Options“) to its non-executive directors and to certain executives and employees, as part of their compensation. The Options have an exercise price of CAD $0.52 per share and are exercisable for a period of ten-(10) years from the date of grant. Options granted to non-executive directors vest immediately as of the date of grant while Options to executives and employees vest over three (3) years. The Options were granted in accordance with the Corporation’s Stock Option Plan.

All of the Options (and any Common Shares issuable upon exercise or settlement thereof) will be subject to a four-month hold period pursuant to the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and applicable securities law.

About LSL Pharma Group Inc.

LSL Pharma Group Inc. is a Canadian integrated pharmaceutical company specializing in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of high-quality sterile ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetic and natural health products in solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms. Leveraging its technical expertise, certified facilities, and experienced team, LSL Pharma delivers high-quality solutions that meet the highest industry standards. The wholly-owned subsidiaries of LSL Pharma include Steri-Med Pharma Inc., LSL Laboratory Inc., Virage Santé Inc., Dermolab Pharma Ltd., Du-Var Laboratory Inc. and Juno OTC Inc. For more information, please visit our website at at www.groupelslpharma.com.

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This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward looking statements include estimates and statements that describe the Corporation’s future plans, objectives or goals, including words to the effect that the Corporation or management expects a stated condition, belief, estimate or opinion, or result to occur. Forward- looking statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “intend”, “estimate”, “believe”, “aim”, “plan” “continue” or similar expressions. Forward- looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or predict, that could cause actual results or performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, potential changes in market conditions.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that any of the events referred to in the forward-looking statements will transpire, and if any of them do, the actual results, performance or achievements of the Corporation may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. The Corporation does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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• All three of NASCAR’s top series will compete on the traditional 1.5-mile oval – a first since 2017 – when NASCAR’s Chase returns to Charlotte Oct. 9-11
• The Columbus Day weekend lineup includes the Bank of America 400 (Cup), Blue Cross NC 250 (O’Reilly Auto Parts) and EcoSave 250 (CRAFTSMAN Trucks)
• Tickets, camping and upgrades are available online today and can be purchased at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com

CONCORD, N.C., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time in nearly a decade, the fall NASCAR race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway will return to the historic 1.5-mile oval, as NASCAR revives its iconic Chase format and officials answer the call of fans who have long celebrated the speedway’s oval-racing roots.

Since 2018, Charlotte’s fall event has been contested on the challenging ROVAL, an innovative road course-oval hybrid that delivered playoff drama. But with fan enthusiasm at a fever pitch for intermediate ovals and a return to The Chase, speedway officials determined the time is right to bring fall racing back to where many legendary moments were made.

“Charlotte Motor Speedway has always been about innovations and opportunity,” said Marcus Smith, president and CEO of Speedway Motorsports. “The ROVAL delivered dramatic racing when many fans were calling for a road course in the playoffs. Now there’s an energy around the return of The Chase and fans are seeing the excitement that oval racing continues to generate on mile-and-a-half tracks. This feels like the time to bring the fall race back to the legendary oval at a place where NASCAR history is made every year.”

From hard-fought playoff battles to iconic victories on the 24-degree high banks, Charlotte’s October NASCAR weekend has long been synonymous with speed, strategy and season-defining moments. This fall’s Bank of America 400 marks a return to the configuration that hosted Charlotte’s superspeedway event from 1960 through 2017.

“For more than 20 years, Bank of America has been proud to put our name on the fall NASCAR event at Charlotte Motor Speedway,” said Kieth Cockrell, president, Bank of America Charlotte. “The return to oval racing and the Chase format in the Bank of America 400 will generate even more excitement for NASCAR fans this fall, and we are thrilled to continue to be a part of this great Charlotte tradition.”

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All three of NASCAR’s national series will compete on the legendary 1.5-mile superspeedway as NASCAR racing returns to Charlotte for The Chase Oct. 9-11. The weekend lineup includes:

• Friday: EcoSave 250, CRAFTSMAN Truck Series (5 p.m.; FOX, NRN, SiriusXM)
• Saturday: Blue Cross NC 250, O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (4 p.m.; CW, PRN, SiriusXM)
• Sunday: Bank of America 400, Cup Series (3 p.m.; USA, PRN, SiriusXM)

“The voice of the passionate NASCAR fan is the starting point of every decision we make, and Marcus, Speedway Motorsports and NASCAR heard them loud and clear – with the return of The Chase, let’s return to the oval at Charlotte Motor Speedway,” said Steve O’Donnell, NASCAR president. “As The Chase returns, we are putting a spotlight on performance while honoring the tracks and traditions that have defined championship moments. Charlotte Motor Speedway’s historic oval has played a central role in some of the sport’s most memorable races, so bringing The Chase back to the 1.5-mile configuration for our fans simply felt right.”

Among the memorable moments of fall oval racing at Charlotte, NASCAR Hall of Famer Buddy Baker and FOX Sports analyst Jamie McMurray captured their first Cup victories in October at CMS. More recently, Cup Series champions Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski earned their place as the only two active drivers to have won a fall Cup race on the Charlotte oval.

“Moving the fall Charlotte race back to the oval really brings the sport back to its roots,” Keselowski said. “That race has so much history, and winning there is a big deal that I’ve been fortunate to do. The racing with the Next Gen car at Charlotte has been some of the best we’ve seen anywhere, and I think putting it back on the oval is going to create an incredible show. It’s the kind of race our fans expect and deserve.”

Chase Briscoe, who won the first ever national series race on the ROVAL – the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ Blue Cross NC 250 in 2018 – also expressed his support for returning to the traditional 1.5-mile oval.

“I am pumped that we will be racing on the oval twice at Charlotte Motor Speedway in 2026,” said Briscoe, driver of the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing. “The ROVAL is a really special track in my career since I won the first race on the configuration, but with how the oval racing has been at Charlotte, I think the fans deserve two races on the track. As a race in The Chase, I think it will be a great event to showcase the best of our sport and still provide great racing for the fans.”

With its return to the oval on Columbus Day weekend, the fall showcase of speed will serve as a NASCAR homecoming. Charlotte is the only place where fans can immerse themselves in the sport’s history with a visit to the NASCAR Hall of Fame or visit their favorite driver’s race shop, many of which host special fan events around the Bank of America 400 weekend, before catching all of the on-track action at America’s Home for Racing.

The fall event follows May’s traditional Memorial Day weekend at the Coca-Cola 600, which will feature an unparalleled celebration honoring America’s 250^th birthday with a rousing salute to the U.S. Armed Forces and NASCAR’s toughest test – a 600-mile endurance event that challenges drivers and crew chiefs alike in a race that begins on hot afternoon asphalt and ends under the lights.

How to get tickets

Tickets for the fall NASCAR weekend, including the EcoSave 250, Blue Cross NC 250 and Bank of America 400, are available now. Fans looking for the best value can purchase NASCAR season ticket packages which include both the Coca-Cola 600 and Bank of America 400 tripleheader race weekends with discounted tickets, free preferred parking, gift shop discounts and free Blue Cross NC 250 tickets. Fans who have already purchased fall race weekend tickets and have further questions should contact the ticket office by calling 800-455-FANS (3267). For ticket information, schedule updates and more, visit www.charlottemotorspeedway.com.

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Jury Finds Systemic Constitutional Violations and Negligence in Foster Care Placement

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Attorneys from May Jung LLP, Lear Werts, LLP, and Orange Law Offices secured a $9 million federal jury verdict on behalf of Sumoyyah Lee, individually and as the representative of her deceased infant son, Erick A. Lee (“Baby Erick”), after the jury found that the County of Los Angeles, acting through its Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), violated the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, resulting in the death of the seven-month-old child.

Mrs. Lee was represented at trial by Je Yon Jung, of May Jung LLP and Lear Werts, LLP, and Olu Orange, Orange Law Offices.

The jury found that Los Angeles County engaged in a policy, practice, or custom of constitutional violations that failed to protect Baby Erick from harm and affirmatively placed him in danger while he was in foster care. Baby Erick died from chronic dehydration and/or malnutrition after approximately three months in the care of a DCFS-approved foster parent.

The verdict also held the County liable for failing to adequately train, supervise, discipline, and correct DCFS social workers, including Llanet Acosta, who was found individually liable for negligence. According to counsel for Mrs. Lee, the jury’s decision represents the first known jury verdict imposing Monell liability against Los Angeles County DCFS for systemic constitutional violations.

Evidence of Systemic Failure

At trial, the jury heard evidence that the foster parent to whom Baby Erick was assigned had a significant and troubling history with DCFS, including the death of her own biological child and the death of another foster child just months before Baby Erick was placed in her care. Despite this history, DCFS approved the placement and failed to intervene as Baby Erick’s condition deteriorated. Attorney Olu Orange remarked, “DCFS could not give a straight answer to the question: How many kids have to die in a foster home before you won’t put anymore kids there? At that point they were cooked.”

Evidence further showed that Baby Erick was not provided adequate food and/or medical care while in DCFS custody. The jury also heard testimony regarding DCFS’s longstanding pattern and practice of failing to conduct internal or administrative investigations into more than 20 foster child deaths, including cases where the cause of death was undetermined. The violations resulted from the collective acts and omissions of multiple DCFS agents and employees, underscoring systemic failures rather than isolated misconduct.

Statements from Counsel and Family

Je Yon Jung, lead trial attorney, issued the following statement:

“The message from this jury is unmistakable: Los Angeles County and DCFS have failed to protect the most vulnerable children among us. When the County removes a child from his/her parent, it assumes the role and responsibility of that parent. DCFS did not just fail to protect Baby Erick; they placed him in danger. They egregiously failed Baby Erick, Mrs. Lee, and countless other foster children whose deaths did not even warrant an investigation into the cause of death.”

Baby Erick’s mother, Mrs. Lee, added:

“I have waited more than three years for justice and accountability for the death of my son. This verdict will not bring my baby back, but I hope it forces DCFS to change so that no other child or family has to suffer the way we have.”

A Verdict with Broad Implications

This jury’s decision sends a powerful warning to Los Angeles County and child welfare agencies nationwide and raises a critical question for the community:

Who protects children when child protective services fail?

For years, DCFS ignored court orders, internal policies, and state and federal mandates designed to safeguard children in foster care. This verdict represents a decisive rejection of that culture of indifference and affirms that constitutional rights do not disappear when children enter foster care. While the verdict marks a critical step toward accountability, it also underscores that significant reform and oversight remain necessary to prevent further loss of life.

National research underscores the broader implications of this verdict. Studies, including analysis published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, have found significant racial disparities in child welfare systems nationwide. Research indicates that Black children are approximately 50 percent more likely to be placed into foster care than white children with the same assessed risk of maltreatment, raising persistent concerns about systemic bias and oversight failures within child protective services. While the jury’s verdict was based on the specific facts of Baby Erick’s case, it highlights longstanding concerns about accountability, transparency, and equity in foster care systems across the country.

CONTACT: Kameron Coefield, info@mayjung.com

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Transit Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for modern transit systems, today announced the appointment of Srithal Bellary as its Chief Technology, Data & AI Officer. 

In this role, Srithal will lead the company’s end-to-end technology, data, and artificial intelligence strategy as Transit Technologies accelerates the modernization and convergence of its portfolio into a unified, AI-powered Transit Operating Suite.

This appointment follows the recent hiring of Cristina Wheless as Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening Transit Technologies’ executive leadership team as the company scales its platform and expands its impact across the mobility ecosystem.

As Chief Technology, Data & AI Officer, Srithal is responsible for driving the evolution of Transit Technologies’ AI-first platform strategy, bringing together architecture, engineering, data, analytics, cybersecurity, and product innovation to deliver a next-generation operating system for transit. 

His mandate includes unifying and modernizing the company’s portfolio of solutions, including TripShot, TripMaster, Passio, Ecolane, MJM, ByteCurve, and busHive, into an intelligent, connected platform that enables safer, more efficient, and more personalized transit experiences.

“Srithal brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, platform-scale vision, and AI-first leadership,” said Gerry Leonard, CEO of Transit Technologies. 

“He understands how to transform complex, fragmented systems into cohesive platforms that deliver measurable outcomes. His leadership will be critical as we build the next generation of intelligent mobility solutions for agencies, operators, and riders.”

Srithal brings more than two decades of experience leading large-scale technology and data transformations across regulated and high-complexity domains, including healthcare, payroll, benefits, and the public sector. 

He has held senior engineering and product leadership roles at CVS Health, ADP, Mercer, and Public Partnerships (PPL), where he led enterprise modernization efforts, built scalable data platforms, and implemented systems that improved operational efficiency and user experience at scale.

“My focus has always been on using data, and platform thinking to simplify complexity and unlock new value,” said Srithal. 

“Transportation is at a pivotal moment. By converging systems, embedding intelligence, and designing scale, we have an opportunity to fundamentally transform how agencies operate and how riders experience mobility. I’m excited to help Transit Technologies lead that transformation.”

Under Srithal’s leadership, Transit Technologies will continue investing in predictive analytics, automation, connected systems, and self-learning platforms, building an intelligent mobility network that adapts in real time and scales with the evolving needs of cities and communities.

Srithal’s appointment represents a strategic investment in Transit Technologies’ technology foundation as the company continues to grow rapidly, serving public and private transit agencies across the United States.

About Transit Technologies
Transit Technologies is at the forefront of revolutionizing mobility, connecting communities, empowering individual journeys, and eliminating the transit equity gap. Since its inception, the company has been dedicated to blending powerful technology to optimize routes, ensure timely schedules, and empower riders, drivers, and fleet managers with safe and innovative mobility and transit operations solutions.

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TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ – GOcxm, a leading provider of retail execution and consumer engagement solutions for global CPG brands, today announced the acquisition of Emotive Technologies, the company behind Apex, an AI-powered consumer insights and decision intelligence platform. The acquisition strengthens GOcxm’s ability to help brands turn data into measurable action by embedding predictive intelligence, simulation, and behavioral-science-trained AI into its Shopper Engagement and Execution Platform.

Apex enhances GOcxm’s end-to-end platform, which enables brands to activate consumers, capture zero- and first-party data, validate initiatives, gather shopper sentiment, and verify proof of purchase. The acquisition will expedite access to robust consumer insights and AI-driven recommendations critical to guiding decision-making before and during execution.

“Brands have more data than ever but often struggle to translate it into confident action and workflows,” said Gary Kalk, CEO of GOcxm. “Apex adds a powerful intelligence layer that allows teams to model outcomes, validate strategies, and optimize performance using predictive intelligence and AI-driven decisioning. Retail is no longer just a point of sale, it’s a source of first-party insight that drives smarter decisions and sustainable growth.”

Apex’s platform combines proprietary AI datasets with applied data science to simulate outcomes and deliver predictive recommendations. Integrated with GOcxm’s activation and retail execution capabilities, the platform enables brands to design, test, measure, and continuously optimize marketing and commerce initiatives within a single, unified system.

“Apex was built to help organizations make better decisions with greater confidence,” said Jordan Van Schyndel, Founder of Emotive Technologies. “By joining GOcxm, we’re able to extend our mission at a greater scale and help brands learn faster, prioritize actions, and turn insight into confident, measurable decisions.”

The acquisition reinforces GOcxm’s commitment to redefining shopper intelligence and retail performance by ensuring insight, activation, and measurement operate as one connected system. Apex’s technology and team will be integrated into GOcxm’s product roadmap, with continued investment in AI and data science innovation.

About GOcxm

GOcxm is a technology, data and AI company redefining shopper intelligence and retail performance. By unifying shopper intelligence, consumer activations, and retail execution into a single platform, GOcxm shows brands how their strategies perform in real-world retail environments. This connected approach enables richer shopper experiences, stronger consumer engagement, and consistent in-store execution. Trusted by leading global CPG brands, GOcxm helps organizations turn in-market activity into measurable performance. For more information, visit www.gocxm.com.

About Emotive Technologies

Emotive Technologies is the company behind Apex, an AI-powered consumer insights and decision intelligence platform that helps organizations simulate outcomes, generate predictive recommendations, and improve decision-making using behavioral science-trained AI and human expertise. For more information, visit https://apexscore.ai/.

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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GLOBO Language Solutions, the leading B2B provider of interpreting and translation services, is proud to announce significant promotions of two long-tenured senior leaders, reflecting the company’s continued operational growth.

Matthew Ficca, CPA, formerly Sr. Vice President of Finance and Administration, has been elevated to Chief Financial Officer, and Elizabeth Robeck, formerly Sr. Vice President of Operations, has been appointed to Chief Operating Officer. Both executives have more than four years of service marked by innovation, performance excellence, and a deep commitment to GLOBO’s mission: expanding clear, compassionate communication for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) to advance human-centered, equitable care.

“We are pleased to congratulate Matt and Elizabeth on these well-deserved promotions,” said Dipak Patel, CEO of GLOBO. “Together, they’ve put the structure, processes, and leadership bench in place that allow GLOBO to scale with confidence.”

“Matt’s impact has extended well beyond leading Finance, HR, Legal, and M&A teams. Most recently, he has served as a critical partner to GLOBO’s board of directors, led transaction work, helped secure additional financing, and built strong leadership depth within his team,” Patel continued.

“Elizabeth has been a driving force behind building scalable operations at GLOBO, from disciplined requirements and rigorous testing to our move to agile and expanded ownership of infrastructure and compliance—while growing leaders across her teams to create real operating leverage.”

Ficca, who joined GLOBO in 2022, has held rising leadership roles at the private equity-backed, technology-enabled language services provider, which primarily serves the healthcare, government, and education sectors. He has played a key role in driving significant growth through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other organic means while enhancing operational efficiency across the organization. Ficca’s previous career experience includes nine years at Cigna, where he held leadership positions in sales operations, underwriting, risk management, and finance.

“I’m incredibly energized by what’s ahead for GLOBO over the next few years,” said Ficca. “We have strong momentum, a clear strategy, and an exceptional leadership team. I’m excited to be part of accelerating growth as GLOBO continues to differentiate itself through quality and innovation—delivering value to customers and all of our stakeholders.”

Since joining GLOBO in 2021, Robeck has led cross-functional operational departments to deliver world-class language support to health systems, hospitals, and the clinicians and staff they serve. She has defined an operational strategy that reduced overhead in GLOBO’s cost per minute while maintaining service quality, developed employee career paths, and implemented call center automation, improving the company’s profit margin by 9%. Robeck’s previous career experience includes more than two decades of directing technology-driven organizational transformation, leading the Contact Center Services organization, and supervising the End-User Computing product development teams at UnitedHealth Group.

“Making language access feel effortless for healthcare professionals and their patients is the bedrock of a legendary customer experience,” said Robeck. “My goal has been to empower our employees with the tools, training, and growth paths they need to deliver world-class support—and then remove barriers through smarter processes and automation—so our customers can ensure consistent, reliable, and quality communication at every touchpoint of a patient’s health journey.”

Journalists: Download headshots here of Matthew Ficca and Elizabeth Robeck.

About GLOBO
GLOBO Language Solutions (“GLOBO”), in Philadelphia, Pa., delivers on-demand interpreting and translation services through its technology platforms GLOBO HQ and GLOBO Connect, featuring AI-powered language access innovations GLOBO KAI and GLOBO Live Quality. The company manages an independent global network of 10,000+ linguists who speak more than 430 languages and dialects. GLOBO supports diverse industries, including healthcare, government, education, and federal and state courts, with 24/7 audio, video, on-site, and sign language interpreting and translation—all informed by actionable insights. GLOBO ranks No. 17 globally and No. 10 in the U.S. on Slator’s 2025 Language Service Provider Index, and No. 35 globally on Nimdzi’s 2025 global list of the 100 Largest Language Service Providers and No. 5 on the 2024 Top 10 U.S. Healthcare Interpreting Providers. In 2025, GLOBO was named a Silver Stevie^® Award winner in the Technology Breakthrough of the Year − Artificial Intelligence (AI) category and was recognized on Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare list. The company ranked consecutively on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list in 2024 and 2025, and was named a 2024 Vendors Division Semi-Finalist in Healthcare Innovation’s Innovator Awards.

Media Contact:
Angela Jenkins
Angela Jenkins & Associates, LLC for GLOBO
303.877.0115 (MT)
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Partners PG&E, PG&E Foundation, UC Berkeley Haas and The Mills Institute at Northeastern Celebrate New Graduates of Program

OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty-five high school students will receive $7,000 scholarships when they graduate from the PG&E Community Financial Education Program on Saturday (Feb. 7) at the University of California, Berkeley. The program provides students with advanced financial education.

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and The PG&E Corporation Foundation (PG&E Foundation) launched the program in 2022 to help build more resilient communities by helping students create a foundation for long-term success and prosperity.

PG&E and its partners, including UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, designed the program for high school seniors from underserved communities to focus on personal finance, capital markets and wealth creation, and investments. Undergraduate students at Haas mentored the high schoolers.

Participants say the skills they acquired will help guide them to future success.

“The PG&E program has helped shape how I approach future financial decisions. It strengthened my understanding of budgeting and taught me how to make informed, responsible choices about my finances, especially as I prepare for the costs of college and life beyond that,” said Xariyah White, a student at De Anza High School in Richmond and program graduate this year.

“This program created an on-ramp for me to explore my passion for the business world, while envisioning myself as a UC Berkeley Haas student. As a scholar in the UC Berkeley Haas Spieker four-year program, I am grateful for the PG&E program and the infinite opportunities they create for me to receive continued mentorship and guidance,” said Mariah McCoy, a former program participant. 

When the PG&E program began in 2022, program partners hoped it could serve as a model for future high school curriculum. In 2024, California passed legislation providing high school students have access to a personal finance course by 2027. The legislation also makes personal finance education a graduation requirement by 2031.

The graduating students completed the course at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business during Saturday classes over six months. Haas professors and financial industry professionals taught the courses. The program also reinforces academic leadership and the value of higher education.

Over the past four years, 96 Oakland-area high school seniors have gone through the program. This year’s class brings the total amount of student scholarships funded by the PG&E Corporation to $800,000. PG&E and the PG&E Foundation pay for the program.

Partners Contributions

In addition to the Haas School of Business, other program partners include Berkeley Executive Education, The Mills Institute at Northeastern University and Amenti Capital Group.

The Mills Institute at Northeastern University TRIO Programs recruited student participants through programs aimed at helping underserved high school and first-generation college students.

The curriculum was developed with UC Berkeley Haas Professor and Faculty Director Panos Patatoukas and Jason Miles, a venture capitalist. Miles has more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry and founded Amenti Capital Group.

“Now in its fourth year, this program highlights the power of early and broad access to high-quality financial education in expanding opportunity and narrowing persistent wealth gaps. I’m proud of what this partnership has achieved and excited to continue driving positive impact for Bay Area youth,” said Patatoukas.

“This program empowers future leaders with early, practical investing knowledge. This education expands access to capital markets by strengthening the pipeline of future founders and investors shaping the global innovative economy. I am deeply committed to catalyzing generational wealth creation alongside like-minded partners and this exceptionally talented community of students,” said Miles.

PG&E’s Chief Customer Officer and SVP, Customer Experience, Vincent Davis will be a featured speaker at the upcoming graduation.

“We believe education is a powerful catalyst for increasing prosperity in California. By investing in early financial education, we’re empowering young people with the confidence, skills, and resources to build brighter financial futures for themselves and our communities,” said Davis.

Studies have shown that complex factors across generations affect wealth disparity. One such factor is how personal savings and investment decisions contribute to wealth accumulation.

One student already charting success is Otis Ward, an early graduate of the program who shared his journey in the PG&E short film “Change the System: Building Black Wealth.” Ward is currently attending Stanford University.

About PG&E
Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation (NYSE: PCG), is a combined natural gas and electric utility serving more than 16 million people across 70,000 square miles in Northern and Central California. For more information, visit pge.com and pge.com/news  

About The PG&E Corporation Foundation
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, separate from PG&E and sponsored by PG&E Corporation.

About the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley
As the second-oldest business school in the United States, UC Berkeley Haas has been questioning the status quo since its founding in 1898. Berkeley Haas offers outstanding management education to about 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world to attend one of its six degree-granting programs and join the school’s network of over 46,000 alumni worldwide.

About Berkeley Executive Education
UC Berkeley Executive Education serves leaders and organizations who aspire to redefine the future of business, delivering over 150 programs annually to a global audience. Its immersive learning experiences, led by renowned UC Berkeley faculty, equip global executives and their organizations with the vision and capabilities to thrive in an evolving world.

About Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

Northeastern’s comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs — on-campus, online, and in hybrid formats — lead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these, we offer more than 140 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.

About Amenti Capital Group
Amenti Capital Group is an emerging merchant bank that provides independent advisory services and venture capital to early-stage technology companies in high growth ecosystems. We leverage deep industry knowledge, operational expertise, and longstanding relationships to deliver attractive returns through our end-to-end model. We serve entrepreneurs and sophisticated investors while following our core principles of innovation, integrity and inclusion.

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OAKVILLE, ON, Feb.3, 2026 /CNW/ – Lakeshore Securities Inc., an independent investment advisory and portfolio management firm, today announced the appointment of Meghan MacNicol as Director, Business Development.

Ms. MacNicol brings more than ten years of capital markets experience to Lakeshore, having most recently served as Director, Corporate Access & Advisory at TD Securities. In that role, she was instrumental in building and maintaining relationships across institutional investment and issuer communities.

“Meghan has a strong track record of building trusted relationships and delivering value in the capital markets,” said William Podolsky, President and CEO of Lakeshore Securities. “Her experience and collaborative approach align well with our client-focused, entrepreneurial culture.”

Ms. MacNicol said she was drawn to Lakeshore’s independent model and growth-oriented environment. “Lakeshore offers a platform where investment professionals can focus on clients while maintaining entrepreneurial flexibility,” she said. “I’m excited to join the firm and help support its continued growth.”

About Lakeshore Securities Inc.

Lakeshore Securities Inc. is an independent, privately owned investment management firm serving high net-worth individuals and institutional clients, including corporations and foundations. The firm is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario and is a member of CIRO and CIPF.

Website: www.lakeshoresecurities.ca 

Media Inquiries: personallyinvested@lakeshoresecurities.ca
Meghan MacNicol Contact: mmacnicol@lakeshoresecurities.ca 

SOURCE Lakeshore Securities Inc.

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Corporate projects power Frisco’s momentum, spurring job growth, investment and innovation

FRISCO, Texas, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Frisco Economic Development Corporation (FEDC), the city’s official economic development arm, is proud to celebrate a fiscal year marked by robust job creation, major capital investments and continued momentum as one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.

This year, the Frisco EDC supported 14 corporate office relocations and expansions – nine without financial incentives – including new commercial real estate developments showcasing Frisco’s natural appeal to businesses. These projects are expected to create or retain more than 3,100 jobs in the city.

“Frisco’s success is rooted in our commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our residents,” said Jason Ford, president of the Frisco EDC. “This year’s results reflect the power of strategic partnerships, visionary leadership and a community that embraces innovation. Every job created is a story of impact, continuing the legacy of progress – with new opportunities on the horizon.”

That impact is reflected in the continued growth of companies like financial technology giant SoFi, which has chosen to deepen its roots in Frisco. The company’s expansion to 18,000 square feet underscores the city’s reputation as a destination where businesses can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the community.

“With an incredible culture, workforce and quality of life, SoFi has been proud to call Frisco home since 2020,” said Eric Schuppenhauer, interim president, SoFi Bank, and EVP, Group Business Unit Leader for Borrow. “We’re excited to expand our presence in this region as we deliver on our mission to help people reach financial independence and realize their ambitions.”

Frisco’s momentum has garnered national attention, with an article in the Wall Street Journal about regional growth and Frisco’s role as an anchor for business investment.

Frisco’s 2025 Economic Momentum – By the Numbers

• 500,000-plus square feet of new commercial office space planned, representing over $500 million in capital investment
• 650,000-plus square feet of leased space, with tenants expected to invest more than $125 million in Frisco’s economy
• A return of $3.44 to the community for every $1 invested by the FEDC (since the organization’s founding in 1991), according to the organization’s economist
• The launch of Origin, Frisco’s new Innovation Hub, designed to support entrepreneurs, startups and corporate innovation teams – further cementing Frisco’s reputation as a forward-thinking business destination

“Frisco is one of the most desirable locations in the U.S. for business relocation and expansion,” said Shanna Keaveny, chair of the Frisco EDC Board of Directors. “Our city’s growth is intentional, strategic and community focused. When a Frisco student is named TIME’s ‘Kid of the Year,’ it’s more than a headline – it’s a reflection of the exceptional education, support systems and opportunities available here.”

Frisco’s estimated population reached 245,000 in 2025, and the city continues to attract national attention for its livability, business climate and innovation ecosystem.

“This is the kind of environment companies want to invest in,” Keaveny added. “They see Frisco not just as a place to do business, but as a place where their employees and families can thrive.”

In total, Frisco currently has 10 master-planned mixed-use developments projected to add at least 10 million square feet of office space to the city over the next 15 years. Each of these developments aims to attract headquarters and other large office users, including build-to-suit office projects.

As Frisco looks ahead in 2026, the Frisco EDC remains focused on its mission to attract high-quality jobs, foster innovation and ensure long-term economic prosperity for all who call the city home.

New and Expanding Companies in Frisco (Fiscal Year 2025)

Billings Productions, Inc.

Chobani

CohnReznick

Collin College Health Sciences Facility

Deloitte

ElmWorks Offices

HALL Park

LTIMindtree

Public Storage

Social Finance, Inc. (SoFi)

Sports Academy

The Mix | JVP Management

Tidal League

Toyota Financial Services

About Frisco Economic Development Corporation
The Frisco EDC operates as a Texas non-profit corporation and is governed by a seven-member board of directors appointed by the Frisco, Texas, City Council. Job number one is facilitating the creation of jobs, as the Frisco EDC’s mission is to improve the economic opportunities and quality of life for all Frisco residents. The Frisco EDC has facilitated major economic development projects, resulting in hundreds of projects and thousands of jobs in the City of Frisco. For more information, visit FriscoEDC.com.

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