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Top-Notch B2B Sellers from South and Southeast Asia Crowned Champions at Alibaba.com’s KEL Award Grand Finale

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, yesterday hosted the Key E-Commerce Leader Award (KEL) Grand Finale in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event celebrated the achievements and contributions of outstanding B2B e-commerce sellers from across South and Southeast Asia, reflecting Alibaba.com’s commitment to fostering the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global e-commerce sector.

The event brought together 10 top-notch e-commerce sellers from Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia in one of the region’s most vibrant cities, Ho Chi Minh City. These exceptional sellers exemplify the transformative power of Alibaba.com’s platform, which enables local businesses to grow into global players by providing access to international markets and digital tools. The KEL Award spotlighted their achievements, resilience and leadership, inspiring other SMEs to embrace cross-border opportunities and reach international markets.

After hours of intense business case pitching by the top 10 finalists and careful deliberation by the judging panel, Alibaba.com announced the top 3 Key E-Commerce Leaders for KEL Award 2024 went to Ms. Xuan Hai Yen (Yanni), Deputy Director at Proline Vietnam Manufacture and Trading from Vietnam; Ms. Natasha Gogna, Managing Director of Shri Krishna International from India and Mr. Tayyub Hussnain, Founder of Norwich Streetwear from Pakistan. Additionally, the event awarded Mr. Tayyub Hussnain as the winner of the People’s Choice Award, determined by audience votes.

The judging panel included distinguished Alibaba.com leaders and experts: Mr. Shawn Yang (General Manager of Global Business Development at Alibaba.com), Mr. Roger Luo (Head of South and Southeast Asia at Alibaba.com), Ms. Ella Xie (Director of Global Business Development at Alibaba.com), and Ms. Savannah Zheng (CEO of CGCH & Awins).

Mr. Shawn Yang, General Manager of Global Business Development at Alibaba.com, shared: “Through the inspiring stories shared by the sellers at the KEL Award, Alibaba.com aims to motivate businesses across South and Southeast Asia to engage actively in the high-potential arena of global digital trade. For those who have already embarked on their digital trade journeys, we hope these success stories offer valuable insights and strategies for breakthrough, innovation, and diversified growth to succeed on a global scale.”

One such inspiring story comes from Ravin Sadh, founder of Conifer Handmades, whose journey demonstrates the immense potential of digital trade through Alibaba.com. He has spent the past two decades building a successful export business in the gifts and crafts industry without ever stepping into a traditional trade expo or needing to travel abroad. Since joining Alibaba.com in 1999, when the platform was newly established, Ravin has relied exclusively on it to reach customers worldwide. Today, 100% of Conifer Handmades’ business comes from Alibaba.com, with exports spanning over 35 countries. Focused on sustainable gift bags and crafts, Ravin’s business has grown exponentially through Alibaba.com’s digital platform, allowing him to connect with international buyers without the typical need for in-person networking or overseas travel. In fact, he only acquired a passport to attend the KEL Award Grand Finale, marking his first journey abroad as a testament to his commitment and success through Alibaba.com alone.

One of the 10 finalists, Tayyub Hussnain from Norwich Streetwear, shared a compelling story that underscores the transformative power of ambition and innovation in e-commerce. After graduating from Govt. Murray College in Sialkot in 2014, he embarked on his career with a modest monthly salary of 16,000 PKR. His entrepreneurial journey in the apparel industry was catalyzed when he received a laptop from the Chief Minister of Punjab, which introduced him to Alibaba.com. Through this platform, he secured his first major order of 770 pieces of clothing, an accomplishment that significantly boosted his confidence. This newfound assurance led Hussnain to leave his stable job and devote himself fully to building his business on Alibaba.com.

Xuan Hai Yen, Deputy Director of Proline Vietnam Manufacture and Trading, is a dynamic leader who has turned her family’s business into a multimillion-dollar enterprise with double-digit revenue growth over the past nine years. With 15 years of experience in the import-export and e-commerce sector, Yen exemplifies how resilience and a forward-thinking approach can drive transformative growth.

Yen took charge of the company during challenging times, crafting digital strategies to modernize operations and expand into global markets. Her vision to embrace digital solutions, particularly through Alibaba.com, helped revive the company, leading to an impressive 30% growth rate. Today, Proline exports a diverse range of products, including food bags, ESD anti-static bags and more. Under her leadership, Proline successfully expanded its reach to over 15 countries, including the U.S., UK, Malaysia, India, Thailand, Russia, Cambodia and Australia. Within just four months of joining Alibaba.com, the company secured its first U.S. order, a significant milestone in its growth journey. These success stories illustrate the transformative potential of e-commerce, with Alibaba.com serving as a vital growth engine, connecting businesses to the global market and maximizing their potential.

The Top 10 Finalists of the 2024 KEL Award Grand Finale included:

Ms. Xuan Hai Yen (Yanni), Deputy Director at Proline Vietnam Manufacture and Trading Limited Company, VietnamMr. Can Quang Sang, Marketing Manager of VIHABA Co., LTD, VietnamMs. Nguyen Thi Loan, Founder and CEO of Centic Vietnam JSC, VietnamMr. Ravin Sadh, Founder of Conifer Handmades, IndiaMs. Natasha Gogna, Managing Director of Shri Krishna International, IndiaMr. Muzafar Hussain, Overseas Marketing Head of JNM Leather Safety Gloves, PakistanMr. Tayyub Hussnain, Founder of Norwich Streetwear, PakistanMs. Nitcharee Ujjin, Co-founder of Thumbinthai Co., Ltd., ThailandMr. Nicholas Tee Kai Xuen, Vice President of L.K.Tee Enterprise Sdn Bhd, MalaysiaMr. Fahmi Zaenal, Co-founder of PT Pohacee Cartens International, Indonesia

About Alibaba.com

Launched in 1999, Alibaba.com is a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce that serves buyers and suppliers from over 200 countries and regions around the world. It is engaged in services covering various aspects of commerce, including providing businesses with tools that help them reach a global audience for their products and helping buyers discover products, find suppliers and place orders online fast and efficiently. Alibaba.com is part of Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group.

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Greenlane Renewables Announces Management and Board of Director Changes

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~Appointment of Stephanie Mason as CFO completes planned succession~

VANCOUVER, BC, Nov. 15, 2024 /CNW/ – Greenlane Renewables Inc. (“Greenlane”) (TSX: GRN) (FSE: 52G) today announces the appointment of Stephanie Mason as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective January 13, 2025.

Ms. Mason brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as Greenlane’s CFO. Ms. Mason has been with Greenlane for over 4 years, most recently as Director of Finance following a promotion from Corporate Controller. Prior to working at Greenlane, Ms. Mason gained experience at other TSX-listed renewable energy companies managing teams responsible for financial reporting, regulatory compliance and other finance activities. Ms. Mason developed her strong accounting foundation at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she obtained her CPA, CA designation.

“We are excited to welcome Stephanie into the role of CFO,” said Brad Douville, CEO of Greenlane Renewables. “Stephanie brings a depth of expertise in finance, reporting, and operations and provides continuity in leadership at Greenlane. Transitioning overall financial leadership from Monty Balderston to Stephanie starting at the beginning of 2025 completes a planned succession as we continue to advance our strategic goals in the RNG space. During his tenure as CFO over the last couple of years, Monty has provided solid leadership of the finance function at Greenlane and played a pivotal role on the senior management team. I want to thank Monty for all of his contributions.”

“I am honored to become Greenlane’s CFO. This is an organization recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation,” stated Ms. Mason. “I look forward to contributing to the company’s financial reporting strength and supporting its growth objectives.”

Mr. Balderston will remain as CFO until voluntarily resigning effective January 13, 2025. Mr. Balderston will support the transition to Ms. Mason upon her appointment, following which he will leave the Company on January 24, 2025.

Further to the management update announced on August 23, 2024, Ian Kane will be completing his transitional role as President and will leave the Company on November 22, 2024 when he will step down from Greenlane’s Board of Directors. The Company wishes to thank Mr. Kane for all of his efforts in helping drive Greenlane’s business plan.

About Greenlane Renewables

Greenlane is driving change: accelerating the energy transition to a net-zero emissions economy. We are cleaning up two of the largest and most difficult to decarbonize sectors of the global energy system: the natural gas grid and commercial transportation. As a pioneer and leading specialist in biogas upgrading, we have been actively contributing to the decarbonization of our planet for over 35 years. The systems we provide transform biogas generated from organic waste into high-value grid-ready renewable natural gas (“RNG”). Our systems produce clean, low-carbon and carbon-negative RNG from organic waste sources including agriculture (such as dairy and hog manure), water resource recovery facilities, food waste, landfills, and sugar mills. Greenlane is the only biogas upgrading company offering and actively deploying the three main upgrading technologies: waterwash, pressure swing adsorption, and membrane separation, plus proprietary biogas desulfurization technology. Greenlane has delivered over 145 biogas upgrading systems into 19 countries, including some of the largest RNG production facilities in the world, and over 160 biogas desulfurization units. For further information, please visit www.greenlanerenewables.com.

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Eastside Distilling, Inc. Announces Private Placement Offering

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Eastside Distilling, Bridgetown Spirits Corp., a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Beeline”), a digital mortgage technology and lending company, announces the completion of a private placement offering (the “Offering”) with accredited investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,615,000.

PORTLAND, Ore. and PROVIDENCE, R.I. , Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Eastside Distilling, Inc. (NASDAQ: EAST) (“Eastside” or the “Company”), a holding company for Bridgetown Spirits Corp., a consumer-focused beverage company that builds craft inspired experiential brands and for Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. (“Beeline”), a digital mortgage technology and lending company, announces the completion of a private placement offering (the “Offering”) with accredited investors, resulting in gross proceeds of $1,615,000. Under the terms of a Securities Purchase Agreement, the Company sold $1,938,000 in original issue discount Senior Secured Notes (the “Notes”) and Pre-Funded Warrants to purchase 363,602 shares of Common Stock (the “Warrants”).

Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC acted as the exclusive placement agent in connection with the Offering.

For an overview of the terms of the securities and transactions involved in the Offering, and copies of the forms of transaction documents entered into in connection therewith, please refer to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2024 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company plans to utilize the net proceeds for working capital and general corporate expenses, among other uses.

About Eastside Distilling

Eastside Distilling, Inc. (Nasdaq: EAST) is a producer of award-winning craft spirits, including whiskey, vodka, and rum. Founded in Portland, Oregon, Eastside is committed to quality, innovation, and sustainability, delivering exceptional products that reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest.

About Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc.

The Company recently closed on a merger with Beeline Financial Holdings, Inc. Beeline is a technology-driven mortgage lender offering a fully digital, AI-enhanced, platform that simplifies and accelerates the home financing process for homeowners and property investors. Based in Providence, RI, Beeline is dedicated to transforming the mortgage industry through innovative technology and customer-centric solutions.

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Nick Luzza, BEELINE MORTGAGE , LLC Refinance, 1 4014184461 4014184461, nick@makeabeeline.com, https://www.eastsidedistilling.com/ 

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The game-changer: New partnership between real estate tech innovator and luxury brokerage investor just gave agents at select firms valuable advantages and ease

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DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The parent company of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, the leading luxury brokerage in Dallas, Fort Worth and all of North Texas, announces its groundbreaking partnership with Rechat, real estate’s only AI-powered Experience Management Platform for agents.          

Peerage Realty Partners, the world’s largest strategic investor in Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates, and Dallas-based Rechat have just advanced the real estate industry in a significant leap, through state-of-the-art technology. With the partnership, Rechat is now offering its advanced suite of tools and services to all Peerage Realty Partners brokerages — 206 offices across the U.S. and Canada — equipping its advisors with valuable advancements in real estate technology.          

Rechat was built to solve a universal and persistent problem faced by agents: the need to toggle between disparate platforms to manage the various aspects of their business. Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty has been working with Rechat almost since its beginning, as a first client, test case and collaborator. Now, years of innovation later, Rechat includes a marketing center, people center and deals center, allowing advisors to work within one integrated ecosystem to streamline tasks, automate listing marketing, create high-quality collateral, track transactions and more.          

Says Rechat CEO Shayan Hamidi: “We are dedicated to equipping agents with all of the tools they need — in one single tab or one single app — to excel in today’s competitive market.”          

Peerage Realty Partners is a leading residential real estate services firm, serving luxury markets across North America. Its brokerage partners include top Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates and other renowned independent firms. It has more than 6,100 advisors across 206 offices in the U.S. and Canada, to whose brokerages it provides strategic input, technology, marketing, operational expertise and much more. Its primary goal is to continually enhance the client, advisor and brokerage experiences through every phase of a transaction and beyond. Peerage Realty is projected to transact about $34.8 billion in sales in 2024 through its partner firms. Peerage Realty Partners, based in Toronto, Canada, has the unique benefit of being a privately owned enterprise, committed to long-term partnerships and investments.  

Says Gavin Swartzman, CEO of Peerage Realty Partners: “We are delighted to partner with Rechat to enhance our technological capabilities and provide our advisors with industry-leading tools. This collaboration aligns seamlessly with our ongoing commitment to leveraging innovation to better serve our clients and propel growth across our network.”    

To learn more, visit briggsfreeman.com, rechat.com and peeragerealty.com.

Peerage Realty Partners — the parent company of Dallas-based Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty and the world’s largest strategic investor in Sotheby’s International Realty affiliates — and Dallas-based Rechat, the creator of real estate’s only AI-powered Experience Management Platform for agents, have just advanced the real estate industry via state-of-the-art technology. With the partnership, Rechat is now offering its advanced suite of tools and services to all Peerage Realty Partners brokerages — 206 offices across the U.S. and Canada — equipping its advisors with valuable advancements in real estate tech. Rechat has eliminated the need for agents to toggle between disparate platforms to manage the various aspects of their business. After years of collaboration with Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty, Rechat now includes a marketing center, people center and deals center, allowing advisors to streamline tasks, automate listing marketing, create collateral, track transactions and more.

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