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OCCRRA Appoints Christopher Angellatta, Ph.D., as New Chief Executive Officer

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) – a thought-leading nonprofit organization that delivers statewide professional development and technical assistance, programs, products, and services to Regional Child Care and Referral (CCR&R) member agencies promoting quality care and learning – is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Angellatta, Ph.D., as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Angellatta was selected unanimously by OCCRRA’s Board of Directors after conducting a thorough nationwide candidate search. He succeeds Todd Barnhouse, who served as OCCRRA’s CEO since 2011, and will assume the executive leadership position on October 28, 2024.

“I am extremely excited that Chris has agreed to lead our dynamic and growing organization and further our mission of enhancing the statewide system of child and youth learning and development to achieve high-quality outcomes for Ohio children and families,” said Nancy Mendez, President of OCCRRA’s Board of Directors and CEO of StartingPoint. “With decades of strategic and operational leadership experience in the child, youth, and family social services sector, our Board is confident that Chris will amplify the impact and successes of our member agencies while strengthening the child care infrastructure in Ohio,” Mendez shared.

“Leading OCCRRA presents an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of Ohio’s children and families,” Dr. Angellatta commented. “Together with our dedicated team, I committed to strengthening supports for early child care educators and child care providers, ensuring they have the resources and guidance to deliver high-quality care and education across our state,” he added.

About Christopher Angellatta, Ph.D.

Christopher Angellatta is a 30-year nonprofit professional currently serving as the Chief Development Officer for Scouting in Central and Southern Ohio. He spent 28 years at the YMCA, most recently as the CEO of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne. His tenure as CEO and COO in Fort Wayne was marked by incredible growth in membership and youth programming, including the expansion of child care services and social service programs for youth in crisis. During the pandemic years, Chris represented the largest child care provider in the region and worked on the statewide public policy committee for the Indiana Alliance of YMCAs. He spent 18 years at the YMCA in Central Ohio in various program and executive roles, helping to shape youth development programs across the community. His career at the YMCA began as a youth program director leading child care, after-school, and day camp operations in North Columbus.  

Chris earned his Ph.D. in Global Leadership with a specialization in Organizational Management from the Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech). He holds an M.A. in Public Policy from the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Education also from Ohio State. Additionally, Chris completed a Certificate in Fundraising Management from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and a Sustainable Business Certificate from Duke University. He designs and teaches professional development courses for Ohio State and teaches graduate online courses for Indiana Tech’s College of Business.   

Throughout his career, Chris has led strategic initiatives in service operations, fund development, program design, diversity/inclusion, and staff development. He is a skilled community collaborator, organizational leader, change management practitioner, adult educator, and policy advocate.

To contact Christopher Angellatta at OCCRRA, please call 614-396-5959.

About OCCRRA: Starting as a grassroots effort, the Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association (OCCRRA) became incorporated in 1989. Based in Columbus, Ohio, OCCRRA is the coordinating hub for multiple Regional Child Care and Referral (CCR&R) member agencies that serve the state’s 88 counties. These agencies provide professional development and technical assistance to early childhood, child-serving, and school-age programs and professionals. OCCRRAA coordinates and ensures consistency across numerous statewide quality initiatives. The OCCRRA and CCR&R network is a proven, high-functioning public-private partnership. For more information about OCCRRA, visit www.occrra.org.

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LEAP Group Relaunches HumanView, a Growth Intelligence System Built to Explain Why Customers Behave the Way They Do

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Reimagined from the ground up, HumanView pairs statistical modeling with expert analysts to turn millions of real-world customer signals into business decisions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LEAP Group today announced the relaunch of HumanView, its growth intelligence service. The new version has been rebuilt from the ground up and now has a dedicated home at leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

HumanView analyzes what customers say and do across social platforms, e-commerce sites, review platforms, search behavior and user-generated content, including signals from Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, Meta, Amazon and Walmart+ that general AI tools cannot always access. Because the data reflects unprompted, real-world behavior, it avoids the response bias built into surveys and focus groups.

The service works in three layers. HumanView captures signals at scale, decodes millions of records through validated statistical models such as regression, correlation and clustering, and then relies on experienced analysts to interpret the patterns. Clients receive clear, human-validated insights instead of another dashboard.

“Machines find the patterns. Humans find the point,” said Alan Gilleo, CEO at LEAP Group. “The first version of HumanView showed us how much customers reveal when nobody is asking them questions. This version is built to explain why they act the way they do, and to put those answers in front of everyone making decisions, from product to service to marketing.”

HumanView focuses on three areas:

Growth Intelligence: customer motivations and how people perceive a brand and its competitors

Market and Category Intelligence: product pain points, service friction, unmet needs and competitive gaps

Audience Intelligence: new segments, positioning opportunities and gaps in the market

Every model is designed and validated by data scientists and benchmarked before it informs a recommendation.

To learn more about HumanView, visit leapgroupnetwork.com/humanview.

About LEAP Group
LEAP Group is a boutique marketing agency holding company with offices in Louisville, Indianapolis, Cincinnati and Chicago. Guided by the belief that brands should “Market Less. Matter More.,” LEAP gives clients access to specialized experts across its entire network. Learn more at leapgroupnetwork.com.

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STEPHEN A. SMITH ADDRESSES WHITE HOUSE DINNER ATTENDANCE, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HBCUs AND PROTECTING CORPORATE INVESTMENT IN BLACK EDUCATION

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stephen A. Smith, media mogul, New York Times bestselling author, and proud 1991 graduate of Winston-Salem State University, is addressing the public discussion surrounding his decision to attend a White House dinner with President Donald Trump, emphasizing his commitment to the long-term financial stability of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

For Smith, the decision was rooted in a commitment to institutions that have educated generations of Black leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, and public servants.

“I will always advocate for HBCUs and the students whose futures depend on them,” Smith said. “My reason for attending the White House dinner was to discuss the challenges these institutions face in securing long-term funding and to make the case that corporate America must continue to invest in them.”

Smith acknowledged federal support through the FUTURE Act while expressing concern that political tensions surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) could discourage private companies from supporting HBCUs. He maintains that these institutions deserve sustained corporate partnerships, philanthropic contributions, and public investment.

“If we truly believe in free-market capitalism, businesses should be able to support educational institutions and charitable causes without fear of criticism or repercussions,” Smith said. “HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to this country. They deserve sustained public and private investment.”

Ashley Christopher, Esq., Founder and CEO of the HBCU Week Foundation, recognized Smith’s advocacy and decision to engage with the administration.

“Stephen A. Smith has been a powerful advocate for HBCUs, using his platform and influence to shine a national spotlight on our institutions,” expressed Christopher, “His continued support of HBCU Week helps advance our mission of connecting students with life-changing educational opportunities, and we are proud to have him as our ambassador.”

Since Smith became an HBCU Week Ambassador in 2019, the initiative has facilitated more than 15,000 on-the-spot college acceptances and raised and awarded more than $150 million in scholarships, according to the HBCU Week Foundation.

As public discussion continues, Smith is emphasizing the importance of ensuring HBCUs have the resources and partnerships needed to educate future generations and expand opportunities for students.

CLICK HERE to watch Smith’s full response to his White House visit.

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Advantex Announces Completion of Financing and Extension of Maturity Date of Previously Issued Debentures

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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2026 /CNW/ — Advantex Marketing International Inc. (CSE: ADX) (“Advantex”), a leader in the merchant cash advance and loyalty marketing products for merchants, today announced the completion of a $250,000 secured debt financing. Advantex issued a $250,000 non-convertible debenture which bears an interest rate at 12% per annum and matures December 15, 2027. The proceeds raised from this issuance of the Debenture will be used for working capital purposes.

Advantex has also extended the maturity of its existing $700,000 in 12% secured debentures from October 10, 2026 to December 15, 2027.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex provides working capital to merchants. Advantex also provides specialized marketing programs that enable members of Aeroplan to earn Aeroplan points at participating merchants.

Advantex shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the symbol ADX. For more information go to Advantex’s profile on www.sedar.com

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This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to the future business and operations of Advantex. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. The business and operations of Advantex described herein is dependent on a number of factors and is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ material include, but are not limited to, changes in Advantex’s economic and competitive conditions including but not limited to the industry sectors in which Advantex operates.

The statements in this news release are made of the date of this release. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made and Advantex undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as required by applicable law.

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