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Eir Partners Announces Growth Investment in Porter

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The Company will use proceeds to further innovate its care-at-home services, software, and technology to expand its offerings and continue to improve patient outcomes.

MIAMI, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Eir Partners (“Eir”), a middle market private equity firm focused on healthcare technology and tech-enabled services, today announced a growth investment in Porter, the only platform dedicated to connecting plan members with the resources, services, products, and education they need to live their best lives at home.

Porter is led by John Criswell, an experienced healthcare technology founder, who witnessed firsthand how healthcare system complexity negatively impacts the quality of care for members and patients of payors and providers. John created Porter to build a technology solution to simplify the healthcare maze.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Porter has distinguished itself as the only quality- and risk adjustment-focused care coordination program. Porter uses technology and AI to streamline care coordination, removing barriers to follow-up treatment, improving patient outcomes, and driving compliance for risk adjustment programs. Porter’s technology and services reach across the U.S., helping members from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of health conditions.

“We are excited to announce the growth partnership between Porter and Eir,” said Brett Carlson, Managing Partner of Eir Partners. “Porter is making a meaningful difference across its covered patient population of over two million by driving follow-up treatment, improving health outcomes, and elevating the member experience.”

John Criswell, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Porter, added “We are pleased to be partnering with Eir given their strong history of investing and scaling technology-enabled providers in the payor services market. This is an exciting inflection point for Porter. We are thrilled to continue driving value for our patients, customers, and clinicians, while also increasing investment into our technology and expanding our geographic footprint.”

Eir Partners received legal counsel from McDermot Will and Emery LP.

About Porter
Porter combines the power of AI with the power of care. Porter is a leading healthcare IT and services platform for care and coverage coordination that optimizes outcomes and member experience. Porter delivers understanding, compassion, information, and peace of mind for consumers. Driven by robust AI analytics, Porter’s Care Guide team helps the member navigate the healthcare delivery system, secures the right support for each member’s specific needs, and directs Porter’s team of expert clinicians to perform comprehensive in-home care, complete with lab and diagnostic testing. By coordinating the complexities of each unique care journey, Porter helps close the gaps with the largest impact on quality measures, total cost of care, risk adjustment, and member experience. Visit www.helloporter.com.

About Eir Partners
Eir Partners Capital, LLC (“Eir Partners”) is a Miami-based private equity company focused exclusively on healthcare technology and tech-enabled services. Eir combines its operational expertise with bottoms up thematic sourcing efforts to accelerate value creation. Since inception, Eir has completed transactions across payor, provider, employer and pharma tech, including leading industry names such as Capta, GiftHealth, Helpware, Machinify, PharmaForceIQ, and ReviveHealth. Targeted stages of investment include growth equity through control buyouts and equity check sizes range from $25$125 million. Visit www.eirpartners.com.

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Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC
914-834-4334
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 Launches to International Space Station

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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Four crew members of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission launched at 7:03 p.m. EDT Friday from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida for a science expedition aboard the International Space Station.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket propelled the Dragon spacecraft into orbit carrying NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. The spacecraft will dock autonomously to the forward-facing port of the station’s Harmony module at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. Shortly after docking, the crew will join Expedition 72/73 for a long-duration stay aboard the orbiting laboratory.

“Congratulations to our NASA and SpaceX teams on the 10th crew rotation mission under our commercial crew partnership. This milestone demonstrates NASA’s continued commitment to advancing American leadership in space and driving growth in our national space economy,” said NASA acting Administrator Janet Petro. “Through these missions, we are laying the foundation for future exploration, from low Earth orbit to the Moon and Mars. Our international crew will contribute to innovative science research and technology development, delivering benefits to all humanity.”

During Dragon’s flight, SpaceX will monitor a series of automatic spacecraft maneuvers from its mission control center in Hawthorne, California. NASA will monitor space station operations throughout the flight from the Mission Control Center at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

NASA’s live coverage resumes at 9:45 p.m., March 15, on NASA+ with rendezvous, docking, and hatching opening. After docking, the crew will change out of their spacesuits and prepare cargo for offload before opening the hatch between Dragon and the space station’s Harmony module around 1:05 a.m., Sunday, March 16. Once the new crew is aboard the orbital outpost, NASA will broadcast welcome remarks from Crew-10 and farewell remarks from the agency’s SpaceX Crew-9 crew, beginning at about 1:40 a.m.

Learn how to watch NASA content through a variety of platforms, including social media.

The number of crew aboard the space station will increase to 11 for a short time as Crew-10 joins NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore, and Don Pettit, as well as Roscosmos cosmonauts Aleksandr Gorbunov, Alexey Ovchinin, and Ivan Vagner. Following a brief handover period, Hague, Williams, Wilmore, and Gorbunov will return to Earth no earlier than Wednesday, March 19.Ahead of Crew-9’s departure from station, mission teams will review weather conditions at the splashdown sites off the coast of Florida. 

During their mission, Crew-10 is scheduled to conduct material flammability tests to contribute to future spacecraft and facility designs. The crew will engage with students worldwide via the ISS Ham Radio program and use the program’s existing hardware to test a backup lunar navigation solution. The astronauts also will serve as test subjects, with one crew member conducting an integrated study to better understand physiological and psychological changes to the human body to provide valuable insights for future deep space missions.

With this mission, NASA continues to maximize the use of the orbiting laboratory, where people have lived and worked continuously for more than 24 years, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to operate future commercial destinations in low Earth orbit and explore farther from our home planet. Research conducted at the space station benefits people on Earth and paves the way for future long-duration missions to the Moon under NASA’s Artemis campaign and beyond.

More about Crew-10
McClain is the commander of Crew-10 and is making her second trip to the orbital outpost since her selection as an astronaut in 2013. She will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72/73 aboard the space station. Follow McClain on X.

Ayers is the pilot of Crew-10 and is flying her first mission. Selected as an astronaut in 2021, Ayers will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72/73. Follow Ayers on X and Instagram.

Onishi is a mission specialist for Crew-10 and is making his second flight to the space station. He will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72/73. Follow Onishi on X.

Peskov is a mission specialist for Crew-10 and is making his first flight to the space station. Peskov will serve as a flight engineer during Expeditions 72/73.

Learn more about NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission and the agency’s Commercial Crew Program at:

https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew 

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CASEKOO: Explore The Luminous Enigma and Let the enchanting artistry of Tarot Ignite your Intuition and Enlightenment.

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LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — CASEKOO recently hosted an enchanting “Tarot and Tea” soirée in Sai Wan, Hong Kong, to celebrate the grand launch of its collaborative collection, The Luminous Enigma series. This exquisite line of four phone cases, crafted in partnership with COCORRINA and renowned Tarot Reader Peter, draws inspiration from the celestial symbolism of the Sun and Moon tarot cards. The event welcomed passersby with open arms, offering each guest a comforting cup of spiced apple cinnamon tea upon entering the park. While many attendees were newcomers to the world of tarot, they were captivated by the intricate designs of the phone cases and the mystical allure of tarot itself. CASEKOO also unveiled the stories behind the collection, sharing the profound insights and intentions the designers imbued into each piece, hoping to inspire those who carry these cases to connect with their deeper meanings.

The Helios and Celene cases were born from the breathtaking beauty of Kefalonia, an island that holds deep personal significance for Corina, the visionary designer behind COCORRINA. Each morning, she finds herself nourished by the Sun’s radiant energy, feeling a harmonious connection with the natural world. By night, she is guided by the Moon’s gentle glow and the vast expanse of the sky, navigating life’s ebbs and flows with grace. Through these meticulously crafted cases, Corina invites consumers to experience the celestial wonders that illuminate her daily life, offering a glimpse into her world with every creation.

Meanwhile, the Illuminating Sunlight and Midnight Moonlight designs were inspired by Tarot Reader Peter’s profound connection to the Sun’s boundless warmth and the Moon’s quiet magic. The phrase “Let the sun shine heal you” encapsulates the Sun’s restorative power, encouraging resilience and positivity in the face of life’s challenges. Conversely, the Moon-inspired designs whisper “Embrace the Unknown,” a gentle reminder to trust one’s intuition, while “You look so beautiful tonight” celebrates the profound beauty found in darkness and the depths of emotion. Each piece in the collection pays homage to the enchanting interplay between the Sun’s life-giving energy and the Moon’s captivating mystique, offering a timeless connection to the cosmos and its profound duality.

Both designers, Corina and Peter, wish for more people to experience the breathtaking and awe-inspiring sights of the sun and moon that they cherish. They hope that whoever carries these cases will be enveloped in the sun’s positive energy and drawn to the moon’s enchanting gravity, finding inspiration and balance in their celestial harmony. Together, CASEKOO hopes that the owners of these cases will embrace the beauty of tarot, feeling their mysterious power and carrying it with them wherever they go.

 

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GreenPower Announces Annual Stock Option Grants

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VANCOUVER, BC, March 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (Nasdaq: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (“GreenPower” and the “Company”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced its annual stock option grant to the Directors, Officers, Employees and Consultants.

The Company granted 525,000 incentive stock options to the four Independent Directors and three Officers of the Company, 250,000 incentive stock options to employees of the Company and 25,000 stock options to a consultant. The stock options are subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange and are exercisable for a period of five years at a price of CDN $0.78 per share. Each Director and the CFO were granted 75,000 stock options that vest in increments beginning four months after the grant date, and the stock options will be fully vested one year after the grant date. For the employees and the consultant, the stock options vest in increments beginning four months after the grant date, and the stock options will be fully vested three years after the grant date.

For further information contact:

Fraser Atkinson, CEO
(604) 220-8048

Brendan Riley, President
(510) 910-3377

Michael Sieffert, CFO
(604) 563-4144

About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis.  GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com

Neither the 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.  ©2025 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.

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