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Savills Veteran Steve Walbridge Joins SquareFoot

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SquareFoot, a tech-enabled commercial real estate brokerage and office listings marketplace, has recruited veteran broker Steve Walbridge as a full-time team member. Walbridge will join SquareFoot’s Los Angeles office as an Executive Vice President. Walbridge’s commercial real estate career spans more than four decades. In that time, he has executed more than 16 million square feet in real estate transactions and worked in leadership roles for major firms, including Savills and Cushman & Wakefield. His former Savills colleagues, Michael Colacino and David Kimball, currently serve as CEO and Executive Managing Director at SquareFoot, respectively. “Steve’s joining is a testament to both the power of the company mission and the widespread belief among veteran CRE brokers that innovation and structural changes in the industry are long overdue,” said SquareFoot CEO Michael Colacino. Walbridge will leverage his industry expertise to build out SquareFoot’s West Coast presence and develop the company’s broker automation initiative, which aims to improve speed, efficiency, and the tenant experience at all stages of the leasing process. Before his full-time employment at SquareFoot, Steve consulted for the company and executed major transactions for Lulu’s, Intelerad, and California Resources Corporation. “The way people search for office space has evolved dramatically. I’ve witnessed that evolution over my 40-year career, and I want to be a part of the solution that responds to that shift,” said Walbridge. “That solution starts with technology at each step of the client journey.” For more information about SquareFoot, visit https://www.squarefoot.com. About SquareFoot Founded in 2011, SquareFoot is a new kind of commercial real estate company that helps companies solve their office space needs, providing transparent access to inventory, brokerage services, and flexible space offerings. SquareFoot also provides lease consultations, advises on subleasing spaces, works closely with and recommends reliable vendors to ensure a seamless move, and more. SquareFoot’s veteran brokers always put client needs first. The company has executed over 1,300 leases to date. SquareFoot is headquartered in New York City, and also serves 30 other national big-city markets. Contact Details SquareFoot Nell Lanman +1 917-909-2953 nell@squarefoot.com Company Website https://www.squarefoot.com/

October 27, 2022 11:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Legal & General Capital secures first US science and technology real estate projects

Legal & General

As part of its business plan to internationalize, Legal & General Capital (LGC) has secured its first US science and technology projects through its newly formed joint venture, Ancora L&G. Earlier this year, LGC formed Ancora L&G with US-based real estate developer, Ancora, to create a real estate platform dedicated to driving science and technology growth across the US. Through an initial seed capital investment of $500 million from LGC, Ancora L&G will be capitalized to deliver $4 billion of existing US pipeline and planned acquisition and development activity over the next five years. Legal & General Group currently manages over $1.8 trillion of assets globally and is increasing its presence in the US for both equity and debt vehicles. The new joint venture builds on the successful track record of Ancora’s team and the investing record of LGC in the UK, including over $5 billion currently committed to science and technology development projects at Oxford and Manchester universities. Marking the first acquisition for the new partnership, Ancora L&G has acquired 387 Technology Circle NW, a 128,000 sq. ft. Class A life science/lab building in the Science Square Innovation District adjacent to Georgia Institute of Technology’s (GeorgiaTech) campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The project meets its ambition to invest in and build a premium portfolio of science and technology assets in emerging US markets, in partnership with high quality anchor institutions. Atlanta is a top 25 US life science cluster market with strong forecast growth over the next 10 years. Georgia Tech’s capabilities in research and commercialization, the emerging life sciences/tech industry in Atlanta, and its economic dynamism, make for strong demand indicators at site. The asset is currently leased and occupied by four tenants: Georgia Tech, CardioMEMS, Kemira Chemicals, and VERO Biotech. The opportunity to acquire the asset was secured through a competitive process run by Eastdil Secured. Wes Erlam, Managing Director of Urban Regeneration, Legal & General Capital said: “As LGC drives forward its ambition to internationalize, it is a testament to the business’s investment appetite and the quality of our teams that we have secured our first projects just months after forming the new Ancora L&G joint venture. The development in Georgia is an exemplar of the types of projects we will look to invest in, located in areas of significant growth potential with high quality anchor institutions as key stakeholders in each project. They build significant momentum for future growth of the Ancora L&G partnership, while laying the groundwork for LGC’s wider US expansion.” The US is the world’s largest real estate market at c.$9 trillion in value. However, the lab real estate market in particular comprises only 166 million sq. ft. - one of the smallest sectors among other commercial asset classes. This lack of scale creates high barriers to entry for investors and it has been particularly challenging for tenants to grow due to scarcity of supply. Legal & General’s ability to access this opportunity via Ancora sets it apart from other sources of institutional capital seeking to participate in the market. LGC has a strong track record of establishing and scaling up innovative businesses and has led the way in driving science and technology growth through its Bruntwood SciTech partnership, the UK’s leading developer of innovation districts. Bruntwood SciTech has quickly expanded over 11 UK locations, a model LGC will look to replicate across the US in partnership with Ancora. In line with this ambition, Ancora L&G has recently been selected as the preferred developer of a public health laboratory in Providence. An 80,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art laboratory, funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, will anchor the project and Brown University has also signed a letter of intent to lease 20,000 sq. ft of private laboratory space. Josh Parker, CEO Ancora L&G, said: “We are delighted to announce these key projects. Our outcome-focused vision is central to the effective deployment of our team’s expertise, and the long duration capital we can invest, to meet the needs of our clients. These projects are an excellent start to our partnership with Legal & General, with the addition of new lab space and our backing by two such established anchor institutions, Brown and Georgia Tech. With the appetite for more investment and building of new sites, we look forward to a positive momentum for our growth plans across the US and the expansion of innovation centers, enabling more communities to benefit from the considerable biotech research and development opportunities.” To support future growth of Ancora L&G, LGC is seeking third party co-investment partners to grow the business at scale. As with a number of LGC investments, LGC aims to finance longer term cashflows by using them to back its annuity business, providing better value for policyholders and greater financing for investors. Notes to editors About Legal & General Capital Legal & General Capital (LGC) is Legal & General Group’s alternative asset platform, creating assets for Legal & General Retirement and third-party clients in order to achieve improved risk-adjusted returns for our shareholders. LGC has built its market leading capabilities in a range of alternative assets, delivering depth of resource, track record and intellectual property. Investing in the real economy and creating alternative assets that deliver a tangible societal impact, its purpose is to invest society’s capital for society’s benefit. L&G has invested around £30 billion ($37 million) in levelling-up regional UK economies and has strong track record in investing in technology and life sciences. LGC’s investments include: residential property; specialist commercial real estate; clean energy; alternative credit; and venture capital. As LGC’s capability to create alternative assets continues to grow, it will not only continue to grow its balance sheet of alternative assets but also create alternative assets for third party investors. About Ancora Founded in 2019 by Josh Parker with co-founders John Philipchuck and Jeff Kingsbury, Ancora is a privately owned real estate firm based in Durham, North Carolina with team members in Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, New York, and Washington, DC. The firm acquires and develops real estate to serve high-growth science, technology, and innovation tenants in partnership with and proximate to leading U.S. anchor institutions. Core to Ancora’s program-first approach is to undertake development activity in direct partnership with anchor institutions such as universities, academic medical centers, government, and research institutes with whom they have strong and long-lasting relationships. About Legal & General Group Established in 1836, Legal & General is one of the UK’s leading financial services groups and a major global investor, with international businesses in the U.S., Europe, Middle East and Asia. With over £1.4 trillion (about $1.8 trillion) in total assets under management, we are the UK’s largest investment manager for corporate pension schemes and a UK market leader in pension risk transfer, life insurance, workplace pensions and retirement income. Contact Details MKPR Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Legal & General Capital Margrit Williams +44 7796 696133 Margrit.Williams@landg.com Legal & General Capital Lauren Kemp +44 7946 514627 lauren.kemp@lgim.com Company Website https://www.legalandgeneralgroup.com/

October 26, 2022 02:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Comcast Business Enhances Fiction Tribe’s Cybersecurity with SecurityEdge™ Solution

Comcast Oregon / SW Washington

Comcast Business today announced that it is supplying Portland-based creative agency, Fiction Tribe, with Comcast Business SecurityEdge ™, Business Internet and 4G LTE Connection Pro Services, enabling the business to better safeguard its data and keep its employees connected while using a hybrid work model. Fiction Tribe is an independent digital creative agency with 25 employees and 10 contractors. Unlike typical creative agencies, Fiction Tribe uses machine intelligence technology to analyze seemingly disconnected data points and identify real-time insights and recommendations to its clients. This technology, combined with Fiction Tribe’s digital and creative acumen, offers its clients unmatched deployment times, targeted messaging and actionable analytics. Because of this operational reliance on technology and data, Fiction Tribe counts on its internet and cybersecurity solutions from Comcast Business to help protect client data whenever needed, no matter where employees are working from. “With employees across the globe from Portland to Portugal, which is now standard, we need to spend time growing the business instead of worrying about online threats,” said James Rice, CEO of Fiction Tribe. “As a small business without an IT department, we rely on Comcast Business. With SecurityEdge, we can help protect employee, guests’ and contractors’ devices on the network.” A few years ago, cybersecurity solutions were less attainable for small businesses due to high costs and fixed solution designs. With SecurityEdge™, businesses have access to an advanced network solution. It works to help block threats like malware, ransomware, phishing and botnet attacks across all connected devices on a business’ network while simultaneously preventing guests and employees from accessing suspicious websites. Fiction Tribe’s finds this feature an especially important cybersecurity measure to have when working with contractors and remote workers. “I look forward to viewing the SecurityEdge Activity Summary Report. It tells me all about our network threats, including phishing, malware, and botnets,” Rice explained. “We are comforted that it helps protect our employees’ and customers’ devices.” Paired with Comcast Business’ Internet, SecurityEdge™ seamlessly runs in the background, helping to protect the network’s data, and will do so even if a small business does not have a dedicated IT department. "We want businesses to be empowered to grow. We know there is risk in that, and we want to help businesses have peace of mind," said Alan Goldsmith, vice president of Comcast Business’ Oregon/SW Washington. "As the distributed workforce continues to expand and push the boundaries of digital collaboration, network support solutions will increasingly help define a business' success. That's why Comcast Business is proud to play a role in supporting Fiction Tribe's security solutions and connectivity operations." About Comcast Business: Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services. For more information, call 866-429-3085. Follow on Twitter @ComcastBusiness and on other social media networks at http://business.comcast.com/social. Contact Details Comcast Business Amy Keiter +1 503-407-9109 amy_keiter@comcast.com Company Website https://business.comcast.com/

October 26, 2022 07:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time

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Tribevest Adds Over 400 New Investors in Fundraising Round through Wefunder

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Tribevest, the leaders in community finance and group investing, announced it raised over $875,000 at a $20 million valuation through a fundraising round that closed this month via Wefunder. Over 400 investors participated in the round after Tribevest’s customers overwhelmingly requested to invest in the company, which allows friends, family, and like-minded people to easily and safely invest as a group. “I’m overwhelmed by the support of our Tribevestors who believe in the power of personal community finance,” said Travis Smith, Founder and CEO of Tribeveset. “As we bring more and more tribes onto our platform, the number one question we receive is, ‘how do we invest in your company and be part of this journey with you?’ We’re built on the concept that you can accomplish more as a team. That is what this round represents.” Tribevest closed a $3 million seed round in January of 2022 through major investor partners, including I2BF Global Ventures, Mucker Capital, Gaingels, Vibe Capital led by Teachable Founder Ankur Nagpal, and Ryan Leslie, the Grammy-nominated recording artist. Tribevest’s platform allows investor groups to form LLCs quickly, create operating documents, establish their FDIC bank accounts, and handle annual compliance. Through Tribevest’s collaborative dashboard, investor tribes can access their records, pool capital, and transact as a single entity. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tribevest started in 2018 after its founder struggled with the process, roadblocks, and fees required to invest as a group with his brothers. “For founders, pulling off a Community Round is one of the strongest indicators that you’ve built something successful,” said Jonny Price, VP of Fundraising at Wefunder. “It’s the highest validation from the market.” To date, over 15,000 Tribevestors have started their group investing journey through the platform and have deployed over $36 million in capital. Average monthly deposits through Tribevest exceed $3 million and the company is on pace to 5x their revenue in 2022. More than half of the tribes invest in more than one asset class. Real estate investments lead the way, with 53% of tribes investing in multi-family properties, 32% investing in single family rentals including vacation homes, and another 32% in syndications. Tribes invest in small business ventures 45% of the time, while 24% invest in stocks, 22% invest in cryptocurrency, and 7% invest in collectibles. About Tribevest Founded in 2018, Tribevest is a collaborative, group investing platform that enables friends, family, and like-minded people to organize as an investor group, pool money, and manage co-owned investments. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Tribevest was founded by entrepreneur Travis Smith. Tribevest believes that forming and funding small to mid-sized investment groups will allow the general U.S. population to uncover a wealth of viable investment pathways to achieving personal financial freedom. Learn more about Tribevest at Tribevest.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.tribevest.com/

October 24, 2022 09:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Generation Income Properties Announces REIT Status

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Generation Income Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIPR) (the “Company”) announced today that it has elected real estate investment trust (REIT) status for U.S. federal income tax purposes for the taxable year commencing January 1, 2021. David Sobelman, Chief Executive Officer, noted “We were able to achieve another promise and milestone for our shareholders by recently attaining the official tax status of a REIT.” About Generation Income Properties Generation Income Properties, Inc., located in Tampa, Florida, is an internally managed real estate corporation formed to acquire and own, directly and jointly, real estate investments focused on retail, office and industrial net lease properties located primarily in densely populated submarkets throughout the United States. Additional information about Generation Income Properties, Inc. can be found at the Company’s corporate website: www.gipreit.com. Forward-Looking Statements This press release, whether or not expressly stated, may contain “forward-looking” statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect the Company’s expectations regarding future events and economic performance and are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements which are, in some cases, beyond the Company’s control which could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the Company's most recent Registration Statement on Form S-1 and its other filings with the SEC, which are available at www.sec.gov. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition, and results of operations. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Contact Details Investor Relations +1 813-448-1234 ir@gipreit.com Company Website https://www.gipreit.com

October 18, 2022 04:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Long-Term Rental Startup Rentberry Raises Capital To Develop A Flexible Living Platform For Digital Nomads

Rentberry

A new app catering to digital nomads is in the works from pioneer long-term rental startup Rentberry. Launched in 2017, the San Francisco-based startup has raised more than $22 million in capital from investors to fund its patented long-term rental platform that digitizes the entire process from property search to rental management. Rentberry is raising an additional $12.4 million through the crowdfunding platform StartEngine. That, along with the $22 million already raised, will help fund the company’s expansion, including the development of a new Flexible Living concept. Built on the existing Rentberry platform, Flexible Living will offer high-quality, fully furnished long-term rentals in the hottest cities around the globe. The concept is aimed at the growing ranks of work-from-home millennials and digital nomads looking to make the most of the freedom in their new flexible work schedules. Rentberry’s Patented Mid-Term Rental Technology Delivers A Transparent, Streamlined Rental Process The current Rentberry platform already boasts 24 million properties across 137,000 locations serving over 8 million users. For tenants, it offers a fully digital and transparent way to search for properties, submit applications, pay rent and submit maintenance requests — all in one app. For landlords, Rentberry streamlines the application, screening and rental management process from end to end so they can do everything from listing their properties to handling service requests on one intuitive platform. Flexible Living Will Offer A Mid-Term Friendly Version of Rentberry’s Platform The rapidly growing population of digital nomads is overwhelmingly made up of millennials ( 44% ) and Gen Z adults (21%). This interest looks set to grow even further; a survey found that more than 80% of millennials are interested in learning more about the digital nomad lifestyle. These younger professionals crave flexibility and freedom in the places they rent, but so far, few rental services can deliver. Short-term rental platforms like Airbnb Inc. (NASDAQ: ABNB) or Expedia Group Inc. ’s (NASDAQ: EXPE) VRBO offer fully-furnished properties that feel more like home than a hotel room, but high daily rates make them costly for longer stays. At the same time, long-term rental platforms like Zillow Group Inc. ’s (NASDAQ: ZG) Trulia or Craigslist don’t offer an easy way to find furnished mid-term rentals and lack many of the digital features that Rentberry offers to streamline the entire application and rental process. To deliver a solution that better meets the needs of young professionals, Rentberry is working on acquiring properties throughout Europe, Asia and the United States — as well as onboarding homeowners to list their properties on the Flexible Living platform — that it can then rent out exclusively through its website on three- to 12-month leases that have no security deposit requirement. The high-quality properties will be equipped with digital locks and fully furnished with work-from-home millennials in mind. With this latest round of funding on StartEngine ending Oct. 28, Rentberry hopes to have the new Flexible Living concept operational in 2023. Rentberry is the first closed-loop platform that makes the long-term rental process transparent and safe, offers contactless rental experience, and helps properties realize their true market price. Its patented technology allows tenants to submit custom offers and potentially save $87 billion on move-in costs that are currently blocked as rental security deposits. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice.The preceding information contains forward-looking statements that reflect the company’s and its management’s plans, estimates, and beliefs. Although the company makes such statements based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, as they are speculative in nature and may prove incorrect. Additionally, the company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in any circumstances arising after the date hereof relating to any assumptions or otherwise. Contact Details Oleksii Humeniuk o.humeniuk@rentberry.com Company Website https://rentberry.com/

October 18, 2022 08:12 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Volatus Aerospace Expands into UK with the Acquisition of iRed® Remote Sensing, a Leading Thermographic Survey Company

Volatus Aerospace Corp.

Volatus Aerospace Corp. (TSXV: VOL) (OTCQB: VLTTF) ("Volatus" or "the Company") announced today that it has signed an arm’s length definitive agreement dated Oct 17, 2022 to acquire iRed Limited, a drone services and training company based in Emsworth, England (“iRed”). This acquisition provides a foundation for continued growth in the region and reinforces Volatus’ overall thermographic capabilities. “We began our expansion in the UK earlier this year with the addition of a seasoned business development executive, Steve Emerson, to build our presence and provide regional leadership. iRed is an established brand with a solid base of resources from which to grow that will enhance our global capabilities in thermography,” said Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace. “Thermography is in high demand in verticals like public safety, forestry, infrastructure, and agriculture. These use cases are only growing as drone capabilities mature and there is higher demand to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through early detection via thermographic imaging.” Founded in 2001, iRed started as a company specialized in infrared technologies, training, and services. While infrared training and inspection remains a core competency of the company, the advent of drones provided enhanced opportunity for thermography, which ultimately led to the expansion of the company into a variety of drone related services, equipment sales, and a diversified customer base. iRed is targeting year-end revenues of $1M with an EBITDA margin of 7%. “I’m very proud of what iRed has accomplished over the past 20 years,” said Ray Faulkner, President of iRed. “Joining Volatus will provide us with the resources necessary to take our company to the next level. We look forward to expanding our product offering, growing our service business, and pushing our training programs to the larger global market. Volatus Aerospace shares our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, and we look forward to what we can accomplish together.” Under the terms of the agreement, Volatus will make an equity investment of £100K in iRed in exchange for newly issued shares (treasury shares) that will represent 51% of all outstanding shares. The investment will be used by iRed for ongoing expansion activities. The transaction is scheduled to close October 31 st, subject to board of director, regulatory, and TSX approvals. Volatus will assume over all long-term debt obligations of £221K and the seller is subject to operational and financial metric as defined in the definitive agreement, at one year anniversary, the iRed investor(s) will have an option to sell remaining 49% for up to £125K in exchange of Volatus shares at a valuation of $0.65 per share or 12 months anniversary price, whichever is lower. This news marks another geographic expansion for Volatus following the announcement of their joint venture in Latin America in June of this year as well as their commitment toward offering green solutions to their clients. About Volatus Aerospace: Volatus Aerospace Corp. is a leading provider of integrated drone solutions throughout North America and growing into Latin America and globally. Volatus serves civil, public safety, and defense markets with imaging and inspection, security and surveillance, equipment sales and support, training, as well as R&D, design, and manufacturing. Through our subsidiary, Volatus Aviation, we are introducing green and innovative drone solutions to supplement and replace traditional aircraft and helicopters for long-linear inspections such as pipeline, energy, rail, and cargo services. Volatus is committed to carbon neutrality; the fostering of a safe, equitable and inclusive workplace; and responsible governance. Forward-Looking Statement This news release contains statements that constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the plans, intentions, beliefs, and current expectations of the Company with respect to future business activities and operating performance. Often, but not always, forward-looking information and forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “plans”, “expects”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates”, or “believes” or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or statements formed in the future tense or indicating that certain actions, events or results “may”, “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” (or other variations of the foregoing) be taken, occur, be achieved, or come to pass. Forward-looking information includes information regarding: (i) the business plans and expectations of the Company; and (ii) expectations for other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Forward-looking information is based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and operating plans, strategies, or beliefs as of the date of this news release, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking information. Such factors may be based on information currently available to the Company, including information obtained from third-party industry analysts and other third-party sources, and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs. Any and all forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking information is not based on historical facts but instead reflects expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events based on the opinions, assumptions and estimates of management considered reasonable at the date the statements are made. Forward-looking information and forward-looking statements reflect the Company’s current beliefs and is based on information currently available to it and on assumptions it believes to be not unreasonable in light of all of the circumstances. In some instances, material factors or assumptions are discussed in this news release in connection with statements containing forward-looking information. Such material factors and assumptions include, but are not limited to: the commercialization of drone flights beyond visual line of sight and potential benefits to the Company; and meeting the continued listing requirements of the TSXV. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this news release and, other than as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or results or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking 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. Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release. Source: Volatus Aerospace Corp. TSXV: VOL Contact Details Abhinav Singhvi +1 833-865-2887 abhinav.singhvi@volatusaerospace.com Company Website https://volatusaerospace.com

October 18, 2022 06:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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BOO! Home Repair Doesn't Have to be Scary!

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We love Halloween but what can really give a homeowner a fright is when your house starts making creepy sounds or smelling funny. Not everyone is a repair expert, so how do homeowners know when they need to call an expert? Recently, Mark Dawson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Authority Brands’ Trade Brands, conducted a satellite media tour to share tips that can help consumers make sure their house is in tip-top shape and safe for family and friends this spooky season and beyond. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/3DMbh3PDuno Like a regular health check-up, a home maintenance schedule is important for every house's upkeep. Continuing to check on your appliances, heating and cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best. It is important to prepare your home for the colder season ahead, to be mindful of those creepy sounds and smells, and to identify and repair any home issues that could cause larger problems for your home and family in the future. No matter what age you are, flickering lights will make you feel uneasy. While most reasons behind flickering lights are nothing to be concerned about, others could mean there’s a bigger issue in the house’s electrical system that could be a safety hazard for you and your family. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, house fires will occur in over 1 million American homes each year, so it’s important to get to the root of the problem sooner rather than later. In fact, one of the main causes of house fires is loose wiring. And loose wiring can present itself as flickering lights. If that’s the case, you’ll need a complete diagnostic to assess the danger and what needs to be addressed. A Mister Sparky electrician will not only try to fix the immediate problem of the flickering light but will inspect the home thoroughly to ensure that there are no loose wires anywhere else in the home. For more info or to request an appointment with your local Mister Sparky visit mistersparky.com. If you hear pipes rattling, thuds when you turn off a faucet, or gurgling sounds in the drain, then your plumbing system might need to be checked. When your plumbing system is working properly, you don't have to think about it. Water comes in, water and waste get removed – that's the end of the story. Unfortunately, things don't always go so smoothly. Sometimes, the plumbing can break down – noisily. When in doubt, call in a qualified plumber to diagnose your noisy pipes and get your plumbing system flowing in peak condition again. Give your local Benjamin Franklin Plumbing a call for any plumbing questions or visit benjaminfranklinplumbing.com for more info. When it comes to your home’s cooling and heating system, the majority of the time you’ll forget it’s there, as new and modern HVAC units are pretty quiet. However, you might come across the occasional clicking or funky smell that might make you think twice about what’s going on with your system. If your air conditioner is making any of these noises - squealing/screeching, rattling, buzzing, clicking, hissing, whistling, humming, cracking, or banging - it is best to consult with a trained, certified HVAC technician to pinpoint the issue and offer you the best advice for fixing the sound. Be sure to call the experts at your local One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning whenever you need fast, reliable service or visit onehourheatandair.com. About Mark Dawson: Mark Dawson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Authority Brands’ Trade Brands, including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, Mister Sparky Electric, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, and STOP Restoration. since February 2022, Chief Operating Officer since July 2019, and a director since April 2020. Mr. Dawson is based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Dawson also has been co-owner of DTRT, LLC from December 2015 to August of 2022. This entity operated two Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas located in Arizona. Mr. Dawson was the co-owner of DRTCA, LLC from January 2017 to October 2020 which operated one Hand & Stone Facial Spa located in California. From January 2014 to July 2017, Mr. Dawson served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Franz Branz, LLC d/b/a Bluefrog Plumbing and Drain, LLC, and its affiliates in Phoenix, Arizona. About Authority Brands: Authority Brands is the premier residential services franchising platform providing services from the property line to the roof line. Authority Brands' companies include 12 leading home service franchisors: America's Swimming Pool Company, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, The Cleaning Authority, Color World Painting, DoodyCalls, Homewatch CareGivers, Mister Sparky, Monster Tree Service, Mosquito Squad, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, STOP Restoration and Woofie's. Together, these brands provide home services through approximately 860 franchise owners across North America. Authority Brands, which is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, is dedicated to supporting individual franchise owner growth with a full suite of marketing, technology, and operational support, allowing them to focus on providing exceptional service to homeowners. Please visit www.authoritybrands.com for more information. About Mister Sparky: Mister Sparky is the #1 largest consumer electrical franchise, offering premium residential services in more than 100 cities across the U.S. Experts at safeguarding homes against potential hazards, the company’s licensed electricians are highly trained and provide customers with installation, repair and replacement services in a fast and reliable manner. America’s On-Time Electrician® is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors. For more information, visit www.mistersparky.com and www.authoritybrands.com. About One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning: With more than 370 locations, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the #1 largest HVAC service provider in the United States. With comfort and convenience a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round. One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, HVAC, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration, pet waste removal, and pest control services sectors. For more information, visit www.onehourheatandair.com and www.authoritybrands.com. About Benjamin Franklin Plumbing: Founded in 2001, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing currently operates more than 260 locations across North America. With an emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company’s highly trained and licensed plumbers offer a full range of plumbing services that meet the highest industry standards including, installation, repair and replacement. The Punctual Plumber is part of Authority Brands, the parent company to leading home service brands across the plumbing, electrical services, residential cleaning, at-home care, swimming pool repair and maintenance, tree care, restoration and pest control services sector. For more information, visit www.benjaminfranklinplumbing.com and www.authoritybrands.com Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

October 17, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Thousands of Hosts Across the Country Use Their Income from Airbnb to Fulfill Their Travel Dreams

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You don’t have to decide between being a host or a guest, because you can be both at the same time. In the US, nearly one-in-four Airbnb Hosts were also guests on the platform, each Host earning almost $12,000 - between January 1 and June 30, 2022. Recently, Caroline Hutt, host of an eco-cabin in Ontario, Canada, conducted a satellite media tour to talk about this and her experience being an Airbnb Host. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Nd7_bOVyWPo There’s no surprise that the Airbnb Host community is passionate about travel. In fact, more than half of its current Host community began their journey with Airbnb traveling as a guest on the platform. And while they now spend their time dreaming up inspiring listing ideas, seeking out the hidden gems in their neighborhoods or doing the many other things involved to ensure their guests are living like locals – they too, need to scratch the travel itch sometimes. Many hosts are seeing their homes as a way to make extra money while traveling, whether to cover some of their mortgage and bills or even fund a summer holiday abroad. In the US, nearly one-in-four Airbnb Hosts were also guests on the platform, typically earning more than $12,000 between January 1 and June 30, 2022. According to a recent survey, over 60 percent of Hosts who said they list their primary home said one of the occasions in which they rented to guests was while traveling on vacation. That typical income means that Hosts can travel to destinations like Buenos Aires, Istanbul or Milan and still have earnings left to cover living expenses or save for next year’s trip. Take it from eco-cabin Superhost Caroline. Caroline and her husband are avid travelers, and they started their journey on Airbnb by renovating and listing a campervan on their property – before branching out and building The Eco-Cabin Muskoka in Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. The income from Hosting has funded their trips to Iceland, Bali, Lombok, Morocco, and a lot of US road trips. Since Caroline began Hosting her cabin in 2019, she has earned $39,593 which has allowed her to fuel her passion for travel while providing guests with a tranquil getaway in her off-grid cabin. For anyone interested in hosting to supplement to fund their next trip away, prospective Hosts in the US can learn more about how much they could earn on Airbnb through the What’s My Place Worth tool. The interactive tool computes the estimated income based on geography, type of listing, and also uses prior Airbnb booking data in the area. For more information, visit Airbnb.com/host. About Caroline Hutt: Caroline is a nomadic and creative soul, who's great love of travel has led her on many adventures. She grew up in Northern Ontario, exploring vast forests and the great lakes. Her love of design and small spaces began in childhood, building forts in the cedar groves and styling her bedroom regularly. Her journey with Airbnb began when she decided to list a campervan on her property when she wasn't using it for road trips with her partner. After becoming a mother, Caroline wanted to create a more flexible work situation, and her Airbnb - Eco-Cabin Muskoka was born! She, along with her partner, designed and built the tiny cabin sustainably with the environment and travelers in mind. The two are now working on their next project, a vintage Airstream! Being an airbnb host has naturally combined her love of travel, design, sustainability and family. She now lives and works with her family on a small off-grid homestead in Muskoka, Ontario. About Airbnb Airbnb was born in 2007 when two Hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home and has since grown to 4 million Hosts who have welcomed more than 1 billion guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe. Every day, Hosts offer one-of-a-kind stays and unique Experiences that make it possible for guests to experience the world in a more authentic, connected way. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

October 17, 2022 12:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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