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Carl Dawkins Revealed as CEO of New Meme Coin Project Love Hate Inu as Presale Hits $3m

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Vote-to-earn meme coin Love Hate Inu ($LHINU) revealed today that the CEO behind this project is none other than famed meme coin creator Carl Dawkins. Dawkins is a legend in the meme coin community. His last project, Tamadoge ($TAMA), was a meme-infused play-to-earn gaming platform that exploded after launch. $TAMA shot from an initial presale price of $0.01 to an all-time high of $0.173 – a gain of more than 16x. $TAMA gained 10x from its initial exchange offering to its all-time high. Asked about his goal for Love Hate Inu, Dawkins says “I'm here to beat the 10x on Tamadoge.” Love Hate Inu presale is off to a hot start Based on how the Love Hate Inu presale has gone so far, Dawkins is on track to meet his goal. Love Hate Inu has raised more than $3 million in the first 3 weeks of the presale. The project has also added more than 32,000 followers on Twitter, a sign of just how mainstream Love Hate Inu is becoming. Some analysts have called it the best coin to buy today and have suggested it could be the next Dogecoin or Shiba Inu. Dawkins’ role at the head of the project has surely been part of the reason why Love Hate Inu has been so succesful. “I’m here to bring my skills to the table and develop the community to the next level,” he says. The presale is now in Stage 4 out of 8 and $LHINU is priced at $0.000105. There are only a few days left before the price increases again, so investors still sitting on the fence don’t have much time to lock in the current price. Visit Love Hate Inu Presale Creating a fair and transparent voting platform for Web3 Love Hate Inu is a meme coin at heart, but it’s far from a Tamadoge imitator. “I’m really pleased that Tamadoge is delivering on its roadmap in deadly serious fashion, if I can put it that way,” says Dawkins. “But Love Hate Inu is obviously a very different coin and project, so it stands on its own two feet, and isn’t simply riding on the back of Tamadoge.” In fact, Love Hate Inu is solving one of the biggest challenges in Web3: how to create a voting system that’s fair for users. Currently, most voting on blockchains takes place within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). But Dawkins points out that he doesn’t “like DAOs because it is always the biggest wallet that wins. “With Love Hate Inu, we are bringing fairness to voting systems.” In Love Hate Inu, users who hold $LHINU tokens can stake them for 30 days to vote in polls. Voting power is determined by the amount of $LHINU users stake, not the total size of their holdings. This makes voting more fair and representative of the community, while limiting the ability of large investors to unduly influence outcomes. It also prevents bots from spamming Love Hate Inu surveys with fake votes. As Dawkins puts it, “Love Hate Inu has the serious side to it – trying to bring legitimacy to online voting through applying Web3, after seeing so many bots used on Twitter etc – while also having the playful side of it being an Inu coin and the community engagement that comes with that.” Visit Love Hate Inu Presale Disrupting the $3.2 billion survey industry Love Hate Inu may be cute and funny, but it’s also taking direct aim at the $3.2 billion online survey industry. The platform’s new vote-to-earn technology incentivizes $LHINU token holders to participate in polls in a way that simply isn’t possible on legacy platforms. Importantly, Love Hate Inu is built with utility in mind from the start. That sets it apart from past meme projects like Shiba Inu, which is trying to add functionality only after going viral. “We want to exploit the meme edge,” says Dawkins, “but at the same time show that this is a deadly serious project with a money-making vision we think can make it a stand-out product in the Web3 space, and a serious challenger to the legacy industry.” With that in mind, the Love Hate Inu team is already thinking about how to bring in revenue for the ecosystem. It’s planning to develop partnerships with major brands to enable them to create custom polls and engage the Love Hate Inu community. These brands can even offer their own vote-to-earn rewards, such as custom tokens or NFTs. Down the road, Love Hate Inu also has the potential to integrate into major metaverse platforms. Dawkins’ hope is that Love Hate Inu will become the go-to survey platform for emerging Web3 apps. “We are now ready to go full guns blazing to show the community the work that’s been going on by demonstrating the real-world use case for the Love Hate Inu platform,” says Dawkins. Love Hate Inu presale offers 90% of $LHINU token supply One especially notable feature of the Love Hate Inu presale is that up to 90% of the total $LHINU token supply is being made available to investors. This is unique within the crypto presale landscape and reflects the fairness and transparency that’s so key to Love Hate Inu. Since early investors will own 90% of the token supply, there’s very little chance of a rug pull. There’s no profit for the project team unless they deliver on the promise of Love Hate. This presale model also makes investing in one of the most promising crypto projects more democratic. Anyone can invest in the Love Hate Inu presale without restrictions on how they can use their money. As the project gets closer to launch, investors could potentially see significant gains from $LHINU. The expected initial exchange offering price of $0.000145 represents a 70% gain from the token’s initial price of $0.000085. Investors who buy today stand to earn paper gains of 38% when $LHINU lists on major exchanges. Even better, there’s no vesting period for the $LHINU token. This means that presale investors will receive 100% of their tokens before the initial exchange offering. Investors can buy Love Hate Inu during the presale with ETH, BNB, or USDT. Love Hate Inu was already one of the most exciting Web3 projects of the year. Now, with Dawkins at its head, investors can feel confident that this meme coin could be headed to the moon. Visit Love Hate Inu Presale Twitter | Telegram | Telegram Announcement | Instagram | Discord DISCLAIMER: This is not to be taken as investment advice. Crypto is a volatile asset, do your own research before investing and only invest money you can afford to lose. We may receive commission for clicking links in this article. Contact Details Finance News Alex Brown alex@financenews.com

April 07, 2023 03:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time

MIXI Joins Oasys Blockchain as a Validator

Oasys

SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7 April 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced that MIXI, Inc. (MIXI), Japan’s leading media powerhouse, has officially joined as the latest node validator in the blockchain’s network. The partnership is also expected to lay the foundation for further collaboration in games between the two organizations down the line. MIXI is well-known for their adept entertainment and sports offerings, including the social network mixi, the mobile game Monster Strike, which has grossed more than $9 billion since its launch in 2013, and their most recent release TIPSTAR, a sports betting service. MIXI is now turning to Web3, primarily through DAZN MOMENTS, a sports-focused NFT marketplace, to enable its consumers to interact and explore the digital world. MIXI joins Japanese technology and telecommunications conglomerates SoftBank and KDDI, as well as one of the largest gaming companies, Nexon, as Oasys’ second batch of validators announced this year, bringing the total number of Oasys Validators to 25. With the comprehensive backing of institutions, Oasys reaffirmed its commitment to expand its ecosystem and accelerate mass adoption of Web3 games, backed by a high-speed and stable architecture. Yuko Nemoto, Senior Corporate Officer, Digital Entertainment Business Operations, MIXI, said: MIXI aims to enrich the connections between people by providing communication services, such as the social media platform "mixi," and bring close friends and families together with our smartphone game "Monster Strike." Through our participation as a validator for Oasys, which creates new user experiences with its unique approach, we hope to enhance existing communication pathways and create captivating content for our user base. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: “The inclusion of MIXI, the company behind the blockbuster title Monster Strike that led mobile gaming to mass adoption, as our validator is significant for Oasys as we forge partnerships to enable the mass adoption of blockchain games. We believe that this opens the door to many more collaborations to come, be it working with our Genesis Council or creating game content, ultimately, making significant strides to pioneer the future of blockchain gaming.” In just over a year since its formation, Oasys revolutionized the way gamers and developers create and interact on blockchain. It recently achieved full decentralization with its native OAS token now approved for listing in both South Korea and Japan, and launched its mainnet blockchain protocol with over a dozen playable games available to its community. Oasys continues to advance its mission of bringing blockchain gaming to the world, by encouraging the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology. About MIXI, Inc With the purpose of enriching communication and inspiring moments of joy, MIXI is committed to providing enjoyable communication services for friends and families, including mixi, Monster Strike, FamilyAlbum, and TIPSTAR. We place User Surprise First at our core and focus on promoting deep and meaningful connections rather than simply increasing the quantity and frequency of communication. Through this endeavor, we believe we inspire deeper, richer communication in the world. https://mixi.co.jp/en About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 21 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. https://www.oasys.games https://twitter.com/oasys_games http://discord.gg/oasysgames Contact Details Media Contact Oasys oasys@wachsman.com

April 07, 2023 02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Gateway Classic Cars to Celebrate the Grand Opening of Their Tulsa Oklahoma Showroom

Gateway Classic Cars

[Gateway Classic Cars of St. Louis]: Gateway Classic Cars of Tulsa is excited to host its Grand Opening on Saturday, April 29 th from 9am-1pm. Two days before, the Tulsa Regional Chamber will hold their ribbon cutting ceremony on, Thursday, April 27 th at 4:00pm. Come out and celebrate the next chapter in the company’s 24-year history with Gateway Classic Cars. The Grand Opening is open to the public and has no admission or registration fee. Attendees are encouraged to cruise in with all makes and models and bring their appetite. The first 100 guests will receive a free Gateway Classic Cars T-shirt. Special giveaways will be announced throughout the day as guests listen to music and indulge in delicious cuisine. Gateway Classic Cars continues to remain the leader in global marketing for classic and exotic vehicles. Their new launched auction platform has only strengthened their position as the largest classic and exotic car sales network in the world. Since 1999, Gateway Classic Cars has specialized in selling classic and exotic vehicles for private sellers, collectors, and estates by improving their success in passing along the passion for their treasured vehicles. Plus, no other company is more reputable and eager to assist fellow classic car enthusiasts around the world with the opportunity to get behind the wheel of their dreams. Every Gateway Classic Cars’ showroom is open to the public from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Saturday. The Charlotte showroom showcases classic, collector, exotic cars, and trucks. The last Saturday of the month is Caffeine and Chrome, our version of cars and coffee, from 9am-Noon. Event Details: Title: Gateway Classic Cars Grand Opening Date: Saturday, April 29, 2023 Start Time: 9am End Time: 1pm Cost: FREE St. Louis, MO (HQ); Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, SC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Detroit, MI; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Houston, TX; Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, KS; Las Vegas, NV; Louisville, KY; Milwaukee, WI; Nashville, TN; Orlando, FL; Philadelphia, PA; Scottsdale, AZ; Tampa, FL; San Antonio, Austin, TX; Tulsa, OK Phone: (866) 383-1416 https://news.gatewayclassiccars.com Gateway Classic Cars Where Dreams Are Driven (#dreamsdriven) Corporate Offices 1237 Central Park Drive O’Fallon, IL 62269 (618) 271-3000 https://hub.gatewayclassiccars.com Contact Details Gateway Classic Cars +1 866-383-1416 marketing@gatewayclassiccars.com Company Website https://news.gatewayclassiccars.com

April 06, 2023 03:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Accesso Technology Group says business is "back to normal"

Accesso Technology Group PLC

Accesso Technology Group PLC (AIM:ACSO, OTC:LOQPF) (AIM:ACSO, OTC:LOQPF) CEO Steve Brown speaks to Proactive after releasing preliminary full year results for calendar year 2022. Brown says that Accesso's results for 2022 show that the leisure business is now "back to normal" following the Covid-19 pandemic, with "all the sectors we serve back to normal operating parameters and normal operation volumes." He also highlights Accesso's balance sheet, saying that the company continues to explore acquisition opportunities. Contact Details Proactive UK Ltd +44 20 7989 0813 uk@proactiveinvestors.com

April 06, 2023 09:51 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Bell Buckle’s Jump Start Sports announces its 5th franchise territory

Bell Buckle Holdings

Jump Start Sports founder and CEO Rick Hart joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has completed the sale of its 4th and 5th franchise territories in Ohio. Those territories include Lorain, Huron and Erie and Sandusky counties, as well as areas west toward Toledo. Hart tells Proactive more about the program and also about parent company Bell Buckle and its season team. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

April 05, 2023 01:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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More than $10 million awarded to 671 Washington State arts and culture organizations through the Community Accelerator Grant program

Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Today, ArtsFund and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced the 671 grantees of the Community Accelerator Grant, a historic investment in Washington’s arts and culture sector. Administered by Arts Fund and funded by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, the program provides just over $10M in $2,500 to $25,000 grants across Washington state. The distribution comes just six months after the partnership was announced, in response to the continued sector need. Funding will provide essential resources to Washington organizations whose primary mission is to produce or support arts and culture activities. The unrestricted funding will boost arts organizations’ ability to invest in their missions and essential roles serving communities across the state. “We are so proud to highlight the breadth and depth of Washington’s rich cultural landscape and celebrate the leadership and vision of the Paul G Allen Family Foundation in funding this program,” said ArtsFund CEO and President, Michael Greer. “Our hope is that their philanthropy inspires others to continue to invest in this sector and see how possible it is to make an investment that is meaningful, equitable, and expeditious.” Grants were awarded to every eligible organization that applied, with an average award of $14,909. The total funding pool of $10M responds to approximately two-thirds of total requested funds. Nearly 70% of the grantees reported annual budgets of less than $500,000. Organizations in 35 of Washington’s 39 countries are included. “This community-driven model distributes urgently needed capital quickly, equitably, and efficiently to arts and culture organizations that are so important to a vibrant, healthy community,” said Lara Littlefield, executive director on behalf of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation. “We are heartened by the diversity and geographic reach of this program as well as the speed and efficiency in which it was administered thanks to ArtsFund and the Community Advisory Panel.” The Community Accelerator Grant program prioritized funding to communities that are underrepresented in other funding programs – specifically, in rural communities, and for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. The application was designed to be low-barrier, with the goal that no organizations would find it too complicated, or that the information requested was too cumbersome. All eligible applicants received a grant. Applicants were asked to what degree they felt that this grant might positively impact their ability to build capacity and increase their sustainability. Organizations reported anticipating an additional $2 raised for every $1 of their grant. Representation of priority populations was an important consideration for the program. More than half of the grants are to organizations with a minimum 25% BIPOC representation on both Board and staff. See the complete list of grant recipients HERE. Community Advisory Panel The program was informed by a Community Advisory Panel who advised ArtsFund on the application design, outreach, evaluation and outcome. Panelists included: Beth Takekawa, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (retired) Ginger Ewing, Terrain Jane Broom, Microsoft Corporation Karen Hanan, ArtsWA (Washington State Arts Commission) Katie Carter, Pride Foundation Lorin Schmit Dunlop, M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust Manny Cawaling, Inspire Washington Michael Greer, ArtsFund Molly Sanchez, Innovia Foundation Shelly Wynecoop, Spokane Arts Stephanie Ellis-Smith, Phila Engaged Giving Troy Coalman, Wellspring Family Services ArtsFund considered applications based on representation of and centering of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities, geographic location, and on the reported potential impact of the grant on organizations’ fundraising. Grant funds are unrestricted and may be used as each organization self-determines. Grant recipients cite the top uses for funding, in order of priority, include salaries and labor; programming; rent, mortgage and facility upgrades; personal protective equipment and COVID preparedness; and communications and marketing, with more than 80% of organizations citing salaries and labor, and programming as their top needs. The initiative follows two and a half years of pandemic impacts on the arts and culture sector, which experienced drops in revenue, challenges with reopening logistics, audience hesitation to return to pre-pandemic levels of cultural participation, and workforce impacts, as detailed in ArtsFund’s COVID Cultural Impact Study: ArtsFund.org/CCIS that was partially funded by the foundation. This $10 million investment in the sector responds directly to the study’s recommendations to expand and sustain support for arts and culture organizations as a strategy for social impact, and to provide unrestricted funding in support of the long-term adaptation of the industry. To receive updates from ArtsFund and find out about future opportunities, please sign up for ArtsFund Newsletter | ArtsFund About ArtsFund About ArtsFund ArtsFund supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, and grantmaking in order to build a healthy, equitable, and creative Washington. Founded in 1969, the Seattle-based nonprofit has been building community through the arts for more than 50 years. ArtsFund was originally founded to bring corporate and civic leaders together to help establish and sustain our region’s arts and cultural institutions. Over its grantmaking history, ArtsFund has supported more than 650 arts organizations with more than $100 million in grants, and provided valuable leadership and advocacy. Learn more at www.artsfund.org About Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Founded in 1988 by philanthropists Jody Allen and the late Paul G. Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, the foundation invests in communities across the Pacific Northwest to enhance the human experience of arts & culture, center under-served populations, and mobilize young people to make impact. In addition, the foundation supports a global portfolio of nonprofit partners working across science and technology solutions to protect wildlife, preserve ocean health, and create lasting change. The foundation also funds the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, which works to advance cutting-edge research in all areas of bioscience. Learn more at www.pgafamilyfoundation.org. Contact Details Calandra Childers, VP of Strategic Initiatives & Communications ArtsFund +1 206-788-3051 calandrachilders@artsfund.org Company Website http://www.artsfund.org/accelerator

April 04, 2023 07:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time

TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by Enterprise Opens at Walt Disney World® Resort

Enterprise Holdings

Enterprise is thrilled to continue its collaboration with Disney Parks and Resorts and help shape the future of Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom ® Park as presenting sponsor of TRON Lightcycle / Run. Now open at Walt Disney World ® Resort, TRON Lightcycle / Run is one of the fastest coasters at any Disney theme park in the world and masterfully blends thrills with speed, visual effects, music and a one-of-kind system to create an experience like no other. Guests, also known as Users, are digitized into a mysterious game world. As members of Team Blue, they board high-speed Lightcycles for a thrilling race through a dark, computerized world, facing off against a fierce group of Programs known as Team Orange. “As a global leader in providing solutions to help move people and goods more seamlessly, Enterprise jumped at the chance to serve as the presenting sponsor of this innovative and groundbreaking attraction,” said Kyle Sanborn, Vice President of Global Brand Strategy and Marketing Activation at Enterprise Holdings. “No matter the need – from business and leisure travel to trucks and replacement rentals, vehicle sales and exotics, even custom solutions for business and fleet programs – the Enterprise team is up for the challenge. Intuitive and flexible, we strive to adapt with you as your needs evolve – now, and into the future.” Enterprise branding has been incorporated throughout the attraction experience including on the marquee sign, in ambient signage, in the entry queue and instructional signage, and at the attraction’s post-show space. After competing in an epic race and returning to Tomorrowland, Team Blue Users are introduced to a bold new race team being welcomed in the post-show space presented by Enterprise: Team Green. Serving as a centerpiece is Team Green’s one-of-a-kind, powerful and state-of-the-art Lightcycle. The latest and most-advanced iteration to join the competition, this formidable vehicle has been exported from the Grid into the real world. As it awaits its turn to race, its engine revs with pulsating green lights – creating an incredible photo opportunity. Enterprise adopted TRON’s Team Green moniker to showcase a range of programs throughout the post-show space that embody the competitive advantage and shared vision of Enterprise Holdings, which is constantly innovating to deliver an exceptional experience to meet customers’ unique travel needs and preferences. Stories about the 12 team members of Team Green will rotate throughout the display in the post-show space, providing returning Users an opportunity to learn more about Team Green on future visits to TRON Lightcycle / Run. St. Louis-based Enterprise Holdings, which manages the Enterprise Rent-A-Car brand, has developed and cultivated a broad portfolio of business lines over 65 years designed to meet the evolving needs of customers and deliver innovative solutions for both consumers and businesses. “When you ride with Team Green, you’re supported by a collective of more than 80,000 global employees linking you into one of the largest transportation networks in the world,” said Sanborn. “Empowered to help you succeed, Enterprise is here to help you understand and harness the power of our latest advancements. Our people, vehicles, and infrastructure are a gateway to emerging and advanced technology.” “Enterprise and Disney share a dedication to incredible guest experiences,” said Erika Shen, Vice President of Alliance Management at The Walt Disney Company. “We were delighted to build upon our existing relationship with Enterprise through an elevated sponsorship opportunity of TRON Lightcycle / Run. Our collaboration on the post-show space which embodies Enterprise’s innovative vision, tells the story of their brand, and showcases a one-of-a-kind Lightcycle for guests to see.” Enterprise is in a multi-year alliance relationship with Disney Parks & Resorts, and is the Official Rent-A-Car of Walt Disney World ® Resort, Disneyland ® Resort, Disney Vacation Club ®, Disney Cruise Line ® and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa ®. In addition to serving as the presenting sponsor of TRON Lightcycle / Run, Enterprise signage and support can be found at Walt Disney World ® Resort and Disneyland ® Resort locations, including: The Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters attraction in Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park The Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover at Magic Kingdom Park ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex on the courtesy shuttle carts onsite at the property run Disney ® Events at Walt Disney World Resort – Enterprise is an official sponsor of run Disney and has race-day branding at events including Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, run Disney Springtime Surprise Weekend and Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. For more information about TRON Lightcycle / Run, visit DisneyWorld.com/TRON. For more information about Enterprise, visit enterprise.com. About Enterprise Holdings Enterprise Holdings is a leading provider of mobility solutions including car rental, fleet management, carsharing, vanpooling, truck rental, luxury rental, retail car sales and vehicle subscription, as well as travel management and other transportation technology services and solutions, to make travel easier and more convenient for customers. Enterprise Holdings’ subsidiaries and franchisees, together with its affiliate, Enterprise Fleet Management, manage a diverse fleet of 2.1 million vehicles through an integrated network of more than 10,000 fully staffed neighborhood and airport rental locations in more than 90 countries and territories. Privately held by the Taylor family of St. Louis, Enterprise Holdings manages the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo brands. About Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Disney Parks, Experiences and Products brings the magic of The Walt Disney Company’s powerful brands and franchises — including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, ESPN, Twentieth Century Studios and National Geographic — into the daily lives of families and fans around the world to create magical memories that last a lifetime. When Walt Disney opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on July 17, 1955, he created a unique destination built around storytelling and immersive experiences, ushering in a new era of family entertainment. More than 60 years later, Disney has grown into one of the world’s leading providers of family travel and leisure experiences, with iconic businesses including six resort destinations with 12 theme parks and 53 resorts in the United States, Europe and Asia; a top-rated cruise line fleet of five ships with three more planned in the coming years; a luxurious family beach resort in Hawaii; a popular vacation ownership program; and two award-winning guided tour adventure businesses. Disney Imagineers are the creative force behind Disney theme parks, resort hotels and cruise ships globally. Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing includes the world’s leading licensing business; one of the largest children’s publishing brands globally; one of the largest licensors of games across platforms worldwide; and consumer products at retail around the world. Contact Details Enterprise Holdings Mike Wilmering michael.wilmering@ehi.com

April 04, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Cooperstown All Star Village Partners with Sodexo Live! to Enhance Dining Experience for Players and Families

Ripken Baseball

Cooperstown All Star Village, the youth baseball resort located in baseball’s birthplace, announced a new partnership with Sodexo Live!, a global leader in hospitality for the world’s most iconic venues and events. Starting this summer, Sodexo Live! will deliver new menu concepts at the onsite restaurant and overhaul the dining experience for more than 10,000 families that visit Cooperstown All Star Village each summer. The complex will also add more “live” cooking options with pizza ovens, BBQ pits, and additional restaurant seating with live music. Sodexo Live! serves a wide range of major and minor league sports, including the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park, touted as the #1 dining experience in Major League Baseball ( Thrillist ). They also provide the optimal nutrition for student-athletes at the University of Michigan and the University of Florida, as well as the athletes who will compete in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. “We want our families to have a world-class experience when they visit and compete at Cooperstown All Star Village – and a significant part of that experience is how they fuel their bodies when they spend a week at our resort,” said Rick Abbott, CEO of Cooperstown All Star Village. “Sodexo Live! is responsible for the nutrition of athletes at top Division I programs and even Olympians. Our young athletes and their families deserve to be in that company.” New menu concepts for the All Star Tavern, the onsite restaurant at Cooperstown All Star Village, will focus on local and signature specialties to reflect the culture and influence of the region. The team dining experience will be highlighted by fresh selections that maximize nutrition. Sodexo Live! will serve three meals per day to all participants for 12 consecutive weeks of programming. “Cooperstown All Star Village is a rite of passage for any young baseball player and something they’ll remember for a lifetime,” said Sal Ferrulo, Executive Vice President of Sodexo Live! “We want the dining experience for players and their families to be part of those unforgettable memories. Our mission is to meet their needs and help optimize their performance on and off the field.” Sodexo Live! has existing relationships with local suppliers and purveyors in the region through their operations at Holiday Valley, and multiple venues within Lake Placid through its partnership with the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority. About Cooperstown All Star Village Cooperstown All Star Village™ is a world-class youth baseball experience and family resort located in the birthplace of baseball. In addition to major league-style baseball fields and amenities, Cooperstown All Star Village offers onsite lodging for the whole family, full-service dining, heated swimming pools, and entertainment. As of 2023, the facilities at Cooperstown All Star Village are part of the Ripken Baseball family of complexes. Learn more at cooperstown.com. About Sodexo Live! Sodexo Live! manages prestigious conference, cultural, and sporting venues and major events all over the world. With 40,000 employees and 500 sites, Sodexo Live! offers clients a range of bespoke catering, sales, and event management services, helping to transform the consumer experience into unforgettable memories. Sodexo Live! commits to unlocking customers’ full potential while favoring local communities. Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of prestigious events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. About Ripken Baseball: Ripken Baseball® brings teammates, coaches, and families together through its Big League Experiences while teaching children how to play sports the right way – the Ripken Way. Ripken Baseball continues to innovate the game through tournaments, camps, clinics, and spring training at their state-of-the-art baseball and softball facilities – The Ripken Experience® Aberdeen (Maryland), The Ripken Experience® Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), The Ripken Experience® Pigeon Forge (Tennessee), The Ripken Experience® Elizabethtown (Kentucky), and Cooperstown All Star Village (New York). Ripken Baseball also brings its youth sports experience to satellite locations through Ripken Select Tournaments. Learn more at ripkenbaseball.com. Contact Details Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://cooperstown.com/

April 04, 2023 08:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time

SPRING TECH WITH MARIO ARMSTRONG

News Media Group, Inc.

Contact Details Karl Wayne +1 334-440-6397 karl@newsmg.com Company Website https://newsmg.com/

April 04, 2023 06:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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