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Jobber Grants Returns for Fifth Year, Awarding $150,000 to 15 Home Service Entrepreneurs

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Milestone Achievement: 100 Recipients and More Than Half a Million Dollars in Grants Awarded to Date

TORONTO, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – Jobber, the leading provider of home service software, has opened applications for the 2025 Jobber Grants program. Now in its fifth year, this initiative celebrates excellence in home service businesses across the U.S. and Canada and accelerates their plans for the future. Applications will be accepted until June 11, with 15 selected businesses each receiving a $10,000 USD grant, totaling $150,000 in funding. Entrepreneurs at any stage—whether just starting out or well-established—are encouraged to apply at jobber.com/grants.

“Home service businesses are built by hardworking, passionate people who show up every day to keep our communities running,” said Sam Pillar, CEO and co-founder at Jobber. “Jobber Grants is one example of how Jobber invests in the future of home service—helping business owners take their next big step, whether that’s hiring their first employee, upgrading equipment, or expanding into new services. We can’t wait to see how this year’s recipients use the grants to grow their businesses and make an even greater impact in their communities.”

To date, Jobber Grants has provided $625,000 to 100 home service entrepreneurs, enabling them to expand and grow their businesses. Designed with busy entrepreneurs in mind, the five-minute application is open to all home service industries, including lawn care, plumbing, residential cleaning, car detailing, and pressure washing. Grant recipients can use the funds to support their business aspirations, whether purchasing equipment, launching new services, investing in training, or boosting marketing efforts.

Jay Rawls, owner of Jay’s Lawn Care based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, used the grant to purchase another work truck, which increased his team’s capacity by 30% and enabled them to take on about 30% more customers. Ryan Mayer and Frank Curro, founders of Finaltone Painting Company, based in Maple Grove, Minnesota, used their 2024 Jobber Grant towards branding their fleet and uniforms, resulting in a 15% uptick in website and phone inquiries and appearing more professional on jobs.

Jobber Grants are awarded across several categories that highlight the diverse contributions of home service professionals:

Home Service Heroes – Business owners who keep our homes and offices safe and running smoothly.Career Builders – Business owners who help hardworking people build meaningful careers.Smooth Operators – Business owners who prioritize technology and innovation to run a smooth business.Community Caretakers – Entrepreneurs who give back to their local communities.

Tara Shepherd and Chris Henderson, owners of Steady Does It Mechanical Services, LLC in Lima, Ohio, used their 2024 Jobber Grant to put a down payment on a mini excavator. They added, “The Jobber Grant isn’t just for equipment, it’s an investment in efficiency, growth, and service quality, positioning Steady Does It for long-term success. It helps strengthen our long-term business growth as well as supporting the Lima community. A more efficient plumbing company means faster water and sewer repairs for homes, residents, and local infrastructure.”

Finalists for Jobber Grants will be announced in August 2025. To learn more or to apply, visit jobber.com/grants.

About Jobber
Jobber is an award-winning software for small home service businesses. Unlike spreadsheets or pen and paper, Jobber keeps track of everything in one place and automates day-to-day operations, so small businesses can run smoothly and provide five-star service at scale. Jobber is used by more than 250,000 home service professionals to serve over 27 million properties in more than 60 countries. The company continually ranks as one of Canada’s fastest-growing and most innovative companies by Canadian Business and Macleans, The Globe and Mail, Fast Company, and Deloitte. For more information visit: https://jobber.com/.

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Travis Van Horn
PAN Communications for Jobber
jobber@pancomm.com
+1 202-840-2286

Elana Ziluk
Senior Public Relations Manager, Jobber
elana.z@getjobber.com
+1 416-317-2633

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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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