RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Victra is excited to announce its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the official partner of its 2024-2025 Annual Charitable Giving Campaign. As Verizon’s largest Authorized Retailer, Victra will join forces with Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the nation’s leading youth organizations, to create meaningful change for millions of young people across the country. Together, they aim to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s mission of empowering youth to reach their full potential.

Victra guests are encouraged to participate by visiting their local Victra store and make a donation. All proceeds will benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America, directly supporting Clubs and programs in communities across the United States.

“Our Annual Charitable Giving Campaign is a cause that’s incredibly important to us at Victra, and this year, we’re especially proud to partner with an organization that is making such a powerful impact,” said Rich Balot, Founder & CEO of Victra. “Boys & Girls Clubs don’t just provide a safe haven for young people—they foster academic success, leadership, and personal growth, which are critical to shaping the future of our next generation.”

Academic achievement is especially vital for young people between the ages of 6 and 18, as it lays the foundation for future success in education and life. Through safe spaces, caring mentors, and life-changing programs, Boys & Girls Clubs ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive and unlock their full potential.

“We are grateful to be selected as Victra’s official partner for its 2024-2025 Annual Charitable Giving Campaign,” said Chad Hartman, National Vice President of Corporate Partnerships & Engagement at Boys & Girls Clubs of America. “This support of our mission will enable more young people to explore new possibilities for their future.”

As one of the nation’s largest youth-serving organizations, Boys & Girls Clubs of America has been molding and influencing youth since 1860. In fact, data suggests that 1 in 19 living Americans is a Club kid, empowering many of them to give back to the next generation.

“My sister and I spent a lot of time at our local Boys & Girls Club when we were growing up,” said Scott Tollett, President & COO of Victra. “It was a place where we felt safe, supported, and mentored by people who truly cared about us. That experience had a lasting impact on our lives, and I’m proud to help give back to Boys & Girls Clubs of America this year, so that other kids can have the same opportunity.”

For those unable to visit a Victra store in person, donations can also be made online at victra.com/boys-and-girls-club.

About Victra

Victra, headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., is a leading retailer of wireless products and services, operating as the largest exclusive authorized agent for Verizon Wireless, the nation’s largest and best performing wireless network. Victra has more than 1,700 Verizon-branded retail stores across 50 states, offering a comprehensive mix of wireless devices including smartphones, feature phones, tablets, mobile broadband, and wearables; as well as a broad range of accessories and device insurance coverage. For more information, visit www.victra.com.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of America 
For more than 160 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA.org) has provided a safe place for kids and teens to learn and grow. Clubs offer caring adult mentors, fun and friendship, and high-impact youth development programs on a daily basis during critical non-school hours. Boys & Girls Clubs programming promotes academic success, good character and leadership, and healthy lifestyles. Over 5,400 Clubs serve more than 3 million young people through Club membership and community outreach. Clubs are located in cities, towns, public housing and on Native lands throughout the country, and serve military families in BGCA-affiliated Youth Centers on U.S. military installations worldwide. The national headquarters is located in Atlanta. Learn more about Boys & Girls Clubs of America on Facebook and bgca.org 

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New features, driven by feedback from thousands of Housecall Pro customers, help streamline operations and enhance revenue potential even in the slowest seasons.

SAN DIEGO , Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Housecall Pro, the premier software platform serving over 45,000 home service companies, announces today a rollout of new product features and enhancements that spotlight the company’s dedication to providing home service pros with the tools they need to streamline operations, improve efficiency and grow revenue.

“Our primary driver has always been to find and create solutions to the challenges home service business owners are facing, whether that’s daily challenges or even seasonal ones,” said Ian Heidt, President and Co-founder of Housecall Pro. “Thanks to feedback from more than 8,000 pros, we were able to prioritize the products and features that will help them the most. From attracting more loyal customers to getting through the slow season, our updates are designed with their needs in mind.”

Ongoing updates are intended to help users grow revenue, manage jobs, get paid and run their businesses more efficiently.

Several features have been added or updated, including but not limited to:

New and improved online booking tool: Customers can now book from any device, day or night, with the all-new free online booking tool, to help increase the number of bookings for contractors. This feature also simplifies recurring appointments with new integrations featuring Reserve with Google and Customer Portal.Dashcam + Vehicle GPS tracking: The latest update features 24/7 video monitoring for vehicles, allowing contractors to see what’s happening inside and out of their trucks. This feature also promotes driver safety by automatically recording clips of unsafe behavior and disturbances.Improved price book: Housecall Pro has introduced a new collection of common industry services to their price book featuring homeowner-friendly descriptions, giving service technicians a clear way to communicate the value they offer homeowners.Offline viewing for scheduling: Poor cell reception no longer hinders technicians from accessing scheduling data with the new offline feature. This feature allows technicians to access stored job data with minimal interruptions, even in areas with no Wi-Fi or cell reception.Pipeline improvements: Contractors can set up both text and email automations to ensure no customer or opportunity falls through the cracks. This improves efficiency and consistency by automating routine tasks, such as follow-ups and notifications, and ensures that communication with leads and jobs happen on a regular schedule. The bulk archive feature is another addition designed to reduce clutter by allowing contractors to quickly clear out completed or outdated items from their list.

The latest round of updates comes on the heels of Housecall Pros’ AI Team launch in May, which gave home service pros the opportunity to expand their capacity, thanks to on-demand artificial intelligence team members.

As Housecall Pro continues to evolve, more updates are scheduled including:

Housecall Pro Accounting.Optimized and segmentable invoice reporting.Improved interactive voice response (IVR) that assists in blocking spam

“Home service pros are some of the hardest working people on the planet,” Heidt said. “That’s why we continue to offer solutions that will help them streamline their operations, work smarter, provide for their employees and grow their businesses. Everything we do is to help home service businesses not only succeed but thrive. At the end of the day, that’s how we measure our success.”    

For more information about Housecall Pro, visit https://www.housecallpro.com/.

About Housecall Pro
Housecall Pro is a top-rated comprehensive platform that empowers home service professionals to save time, sell bigger jobs and provide best-in-class service. With tools for scheduling, dispatching, invoicing and more, Housecall Pro empowers businesses to focus on what they do best. Founded in 2013, Housecall Pro has been championing Pros to success through innovative product solutions and strong community support.

MEDIA CONTACT: 
Heather Ripley
Ripley PR
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cyngn Inc. (Nasdaq: CYN) announced that it successfully deployed its DriveMod Tugger at a defense contractor’s facility.

While details are not being disclosed for security reasons, the engagement highlights the applicability of Cyngn’s autonomous vehicle technology to address the rigorous operational needs of defense industry manufacturing applications, which can be particularly stringent work environments with high associated costs.

The aerospace and defense industry continues to be a significant economic force in the United States. In 2023, the industry generated an impressive $955 billion in total business output, showcasing its substantial impact on the economy. The sector employs over 2.2 million people, representing about 1.4% of the nation’s total employment base.

About Cyngn
Cyngn develops and deploys scalable, differentiated autonomous vehicle technology for industrial organizations. Cyngn’s self-driving solutions allow existing workforces to increase productivity and efficiency. The Company addresses significant challenges facing industrial organizations today, such as labor shortages, costly safety incidents, and increased consumer demand for eCommerce.

Cyngn’s DriveMod Kit can be installed on new industrial vehicles at end of line or via retrofit, empowering customers to seamlessly adopt self-driving technology into their operations without high upfront costs or the need to completely replace existing vehicle investments.

Cyngn’s flagship product, its Enterprise Autonomy Suite, includes DriveMod (autonomous vehicle system), Cyngn Insight (customer-facing suite of AV fleet management, teleoperation, and analytics tools), and Cyngn Evolve (internal toolkit that enables Cyngn to leverage data from the field for artificial intelligence, simulation, and modeling).

Where to find Cyngn:

Website: cyngn.comTwitter: twitter.com/cyngnLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyngnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cyngnhq

Investor Contact:
Don Alvarez, CFO
investors@cyngn.com

Media Contact:
Luke Renner, Head of Marketing
media@cyngn.com

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