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Virginia Wineries Association Announces 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Gold Medalists

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Competition celebrates yet another historic year for the Virginia Wine industry.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Virginia Governor's Cup® Competition celebrates yet another historic year for the Virginia Wine industry.
  • To earn a gold medal, a wine must achieve an average score of 90 points or higher on a 100-point scale.
  • Central Virginia wineries earned the highest number of gold medals, claiming an impressive 48% of the awards.
  • White wines followed suit, earning a substantial portion at a little over 31%, with Virginia Chardonnay earning 14 gold medals.

TRD USA, Mobil 1™ Expand Relationship Beginning With 2024 Motorsports Season

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240130122827/en/
    TRD USA, Mobil 1 expand relationship beginning with 2024 motorsports season (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Mobil 1 is proud to be synonymous with motorsports, and we are thrilled to take that to the next level with Toyota Racing Development,” shares Rob Shearer, Director of Global Sponsorships and Marketing Services, on behalf of Mobil 1.
  • “TRD’s technical partnership with Mobil 1 has been integral to Toyota’s on-track performance and success over the past 20+ years,” explains David Wilson, president, TRD USA.
  • "2024 is going to be a big year for us, and I'm very thankful to have Mobil 1 and its continued support once again this season.
  • Kalitta Motorsports will also continue to receive Mobil 1 support through the TRD partnership in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season.

Announcing the 2024 GSV Cup 50: The World's Most Innovative Digital Learning & Workforce Skills Startups

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

CHICAGO and NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSV Cup – presented by Google Cloud and GSV Ventures, and supported by HolonIQ – announces the 50 most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups that are poised to revolutionize "Pre-K to Gray" learning.

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  • CHICAGO and NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO , Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The GSV Cup – presented by Google Cloud and GSV Ventures, and supported by HolonIQ – announces the 50 most innovative digital learning and workforce skills startups that are poised to revolutionize "Pre-K to Gray" learning.
  • After evaluating 1,000 nominated pre-seed and seed-stage startups, the 2024 GSV Cup 50 were selected using GSV Ventures' "Five P's" framework: People, Product, Potential, Predictability, and Purpose.
  • The chosen companies are advancing the future of lifelong education, supporting learners across early childhood, K-12, higher education, workforce learning, and adult consumer learning.
  • The 2024 GSV Cup 50 join a prestigious group of former Cup participants including Ello, Ethena, LingoAce, Prenda, Stride, TransfrVR, and TeachFX.

Gurit Announced as Finalist in JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) proudly announces its nomination as a finalist for the JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024, in the Maritime Transportation and Shipbuilding category.

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  • Gurit (SIX Swiss Exchange: GURN) proudly announces its nomination as a finalist for the JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2024, in the Maritime Transportation and Shipbuilding category.
  • Gurit's collaboration with ETNZ, the driving force behind the introduction of zero-emission vessels for the America's Cup, along with McConaghy Boats, represents an exceptional synergy of expertise.
  • Gurit is honored to be recognized as one of three finalists out of a rigorous selection process from hundreds of submissions in the JEC Innovation Awards 2024 and remains committed to promoting sustainable solutions in maritime transport and shipbuilding.
  • Gurit experts will be present at the JEC World exhibition in Paris, March 5 - 7, 2023 in hall 5A, booth K20.

Castrol® Kicks Off 125th Anniversary by Becoming “Official Motor Oil of Barrett-Jackson,” Including Barrett-Jackson Cup January 20-28, 2024

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .

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  • To learn more about the Barrett-Jackson Auction and the Barrett-Jackson Cup happening January 20-28, 2024 in Scottsdale, Arizona, visit Barrett-Jackson.com .
  • About Castrol: Castrol, one of the world’s leading lubricant brands, has a proud heritage of innovation and fueling the dreams of pioneers.
  • Castrol is part of the bp group and serves customers and consumers in the automotive, marine, industrial and energy sectors.
  • Our branded products are recognized globally for innovation and high performance through our commitment to premium quality and cutting-edge technology.

Tour Striker Founder Martin Chuck Soars to #7 on Golf Digest's "50 Best Teachers in America" List, #1 in Arizona

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Friday, January 19, 2024

PHOENIX, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tour Striker Founder Martin Chuck soared to the top of Golf Digest's "50 Best Teachers in America" 2024-2025 list, landing seventh in the nation and first in Arizona.

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  • PHOENIX, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Tour Striker Founder Martin Chuck soared to the top of Golf Digest's "50 Best Teachers in America" 2024-2025 list, landing seventh in the nation and first in Arizona.
  • Gracing the Golf Digest list alongside Martin Chuck include the likes of Mark Blackburn, Chris Como and Sean Foley.
  • Martin Chuck started Tour Striker Golf Academy in 2011, which has grown to one of the most successful golf academy and coaching programs in North America.
  • A prolific inventor, Martin Chuck holds multiple patents for golf training aids, including the world's most popular training club, the Tour Striker Training Club.

NAVIER ANNOUNCES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND PILOT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HYPER-EFFICIENT, ZERO-EMISSION WATER TRANSIT SERVICE TO BAY AREA COMMUTERS, WITH STRIPE AS INAUGURAL PARTNER

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Navier, the pioneering startup that is ushering in a new era of water transportation by creating and operating ultra-efficient, zero-emission maritime vessels, today announced a first-of-its-kind pilot program to provide water transit services to Bay Area commuters. Stripe, the financial infrastructure platform for businesses, will be Navier's initial partner in this program, with Navier providing water shuttle services for Stripe employees from Larkspur, California to Stripe's US headquarters in South San Francisco.

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  • Navier is introducing the next generation of high-speed, zero-emissions water transportation, starting in the Bay Area.
  • Bhattacharyya continued, "The pilot program with Stripe will provide a valuable case study as we explore ways to efficiently reduce employee commute times and emissions in coastal cities.
  • Transportation services under the Stripe pilot program will be operated by Navier Mobility, the company's water transit arm.
  • Navier's goal is to change the future of water travel by creating the next generation of clean, high-speed water transit.

Under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, the prize pool for The UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses has been increased to AED 4.5 million

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The prizes have increased to AED 4.5 million, making it one of the most lucrative races locally and internationally.

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  • The prizes have increased to AED 4.5 million, making it one of the most lucrative races locally and internationally.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240116507747/en/
    The prize pool for The UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses has been increased to AED 4.5 million (Photo: AETOSWire)
    The first-place prize value has been boosted to AED 2.5 million, followed by AED 1.5 million for Second place, AED 250,000 for Third place, and AED 125,000 for Fourth place.
  • The UAE President's Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses Classic Series attracts a stellar lineup of champion horses each year.
  • HE stated: “This cup, established by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, holds a special place in our hearts.

Amkor and GlobalFoundries Cut Ribbon on Strategic Cooperation in Portugal

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Since February 2023, GF has transferred 50 tools from its Dresden site to Amkor in Porto, with first customer products being qualified on the newly installed GF tools.

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  • Since February 2023, GF has transferred 50 tools from its Dresden site to Amkor in Porto, with first customer products being qualified on the newly installed GF tools.
  • This key strategic partnership between Amkor and GF is uniquely positioned to aid the European Union in its drive toward automotive semiconductor manufacturing regionalization.
  • “Amkor brings the scale and expertise of its global advanced packaging footprint to this exciting collaboration.
  • Amkor also recently broke ground on a new factory expansion in Porto to deepen its commitment to supporting local supply chains and global customers.

Reese's is Back in the Big Game with a New Spot

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Monday, January 8, 2024

HERSHEY, Pa., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Reese's brand, the unapologetic purveyor of the most perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter and the #1 candy brand in the US1, will grace our screens during the biggest snacking moment of the year with a new commercial during the "Big Game." The 30-second spot, produced by Erich & Kallman, plays on the extreme passion fans have for both rooting for their favorite teams, as well as their passion for Reese's Cups.  

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  • The 30-second spot, produced by Erich & Kallman, plays on the extreme passion fans have for both rooting for their favorite teams, as well as their passion for Reese's Cups.
  • "We're excited for the biggest candy brand to return to the biggest stage after four years."
  • For 95 years, Reese's has been treating fans to its irreplaceable and iconic peanut butter cups.
  • The last and only time Reese's brand aired an ad during the Big Game was in 2020 to announce Reese's Take 5 bar.