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Blue Bird Donates Electric School Bus to Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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  • Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.
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    Blue Bird donated an all-electric, zero-emission school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • Jerome Bettis, Pro Football Hall of Famer and legendary former football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, founded the Bus Stops Here Foundation in 1997.
  • Jerome Bettis also resides in Atlanta, Ga. – the same state that Blue Bird has called home for nearly a century.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Welcomes Val McGee as Senior Vice President of Revenue

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced the appointment of Val McGee as the Company's Senior Vice President of Revenue.

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  • CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company ("HOFV" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW), the only resort, entertainment and media company centered around the power of professional football, today announced the appointment of Val McGee as the Company's Senior Vice President of Revenue.
  • Val brings a wealth of experience from her distinguished 30-year career in the Hospitality and Family Entertainment Industries.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Val McGee as our Senior Vice President of Revenue," said Michael Crawford, President and CEO of HOFV.
  • McGee stated, "I am truly excited to join the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company team and contribute to its mission of creating unforgettable experiences for fans and visitors.

Cintas First Aid and Safety Location in Canton, Ohio Certified as VPP Star Site

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Ohio OSHA formally honored Cintas Corporation’s (Nasdaq: CTAS) First Aid and Safety Location in Canton, Ohio, as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certified location during Friday’s ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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  • Ohio OSHA formally honored Cintas Corporation’s (Nasdaq: CTAS) First Aid and Safety Location in Canton, Ohio, as a Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certified location during Friday’s ceremony at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Companies that have earned a VPP Star designation have achieved injury and illness rates at or below the national average of their respective industries and have established strong workplace hazard control programs.
  • “Being recognized by the Ohio Board with VPP Star certification is a tremendous honor for us,” Smith said.
  • As of August 2023, 125 Cintas facilities in the United States are VPP Star certified, a total that far outpaces every other American company.

If you had a ticket to the 2016 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Game between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts, you may be part of a class action settlement

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CPT Group, Inc., announces a proposed Settlement in a class action lawsuit called Treviso v. National Football Museum, Inc. dba Pro Football Hall of Fame, Case No. 5:17-cv-00472, United States District Court Northern District of Ohio Eastern Division (the "Settlement").

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  • The settlement will resolve a lawsuit in which claims are made that National Football Museum, Inc. dba Pro Football Hall of Fame (the "Hall of Fame") is liable for canceling the 2016 NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio (the "Game") due to field conditions.
  • The Hall of Fame denies any wrongdoing and the Court has not decided the merits of these allegations.
  • You may be eligible to receive compensation from a proposed class action settlement if you paid for and/or acquired tickets to the Game.
  • However, you may not benefit from the Settlement if you accepted reimbursement from the Pro Football Hall of Fame by submitting completed copies of the "2016 Pro Football Hall of Game Reimbursement Election Form".

Staley Doc "Fields of Gold" Premieres in Decatur, Illinois on September 16, 2023

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pollack Films announced today that the inspirational documentary film "Fields of Gold" will make its hometown premiere on September 16 at 7:00 p.m. CT at the Lincoln Square Theater in Decatur, Illinois. The world premiere on August 18 at the Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills is scheduled to screen to a full house.

Key Points: 
  • We want folks to leave the theatre feeling that they have seen a film that matters," said Michael Pollack, CEO of Pollack Films.
  • Executive produced by Mark Staley, and the late Grant Staley, both great-grandsons of A.E.
  • During the Great Depression (1929-1938), though his company struggled, Staley reduced employees' hours by 33% without cutting their pay.
  • "Fields of Gold" seamlessly blends historical documentation with engaging storytelling elements to provide viewers with a comprehensive and immersive experience.

This Week in Entertainment News: 13 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, August 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire.
  • To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • "No matter where you are in the world, we all love the films and TV shows that come from Hollywood.

FAMILIES OF HALL OF FAMERS ENSHRINED POSTHUMOUSLY TO RECEIVE RINGS OF EXCELLENCE CREATED BY KAY JEWELERS

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pro Football Hall of Fame will present six Rings of Excellence to the families of enshrinees who in previous years were elected posthumously during halftime of the 2023 Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

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  • Last year, the Hall of Fame revised its policy regarding the presentation of a Ring of Excellence to enshrinees elected posthumously.
  • President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jim Porter, and Divisional Vice President – Kay Jewelers, Jenn Hammond, will present a family representative with their respective Ring of Excellence at the game.
  • "Continuing this special ceremony is a vital part of welcoming all enshrinees and their loved ones fully into the Hall of Fame family," Porter said.
  • "KAY Jewelers is happy to continue their long-standing partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame to celebrate those entering the Hall of Fame, particularly those being recognized posthumously.

Notable Live Adds Three Gold Jackets

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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NAPLES, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable Live is announcing that it has added three more Pro Football Hall of Fame players to the Notable Live line-up for the upcoming season. In addition to existing players Emmitt Smith and Ray Lewis, Notable Live is excited to add Cris Carter, Champ Bailey and Ed Reed to the Notable Live team. This comes as a fast follow to Notable Live's recent multi-year commercial agreement with eBay and its Series A financing round led by eBay Ventures.

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  • NAPLES, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Notable Live is announcing that it has added three more Pro Football Hall of Fame players to the Notable Live line-up for the upcoming season.
  • In addition to existing players Emmitt Smith and Ray Lewis, Notable Live is excited to add Cris Carter, Champ Bailey and Ed Reed to the Notable Live team.
  • Through one set of login credentials, the Notable Live platform unlocks an expansive catalog of one-to-many engagement experiences, including live events and on-demand content.
  • All items offered on the Notable Live platform and its associated channels can be authentically bought and sold across the growing and loyal community of Notable Live fans.

Rally Conference Announces Speaker Lineup and Agenda with Over 200 Experts

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rally, the world's largest cross-sector innovation conference, today released the remaining keynotes, additional speakers and conference agenda with more than 50 content sessions across six innovation studios: Software, Ag & Food, Healthcare, SportsTech, HardTech and Entrepreneurship.

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  • Rally brings together companies, entrepreneurs and investors to forge the cross-sector collisions that power innovation.
  • Attendees will have opportunities to interact with fellow participants and learn from industry experts across multiple sectors.
  • We can't wait for August," said Christopher Day , Rally visionary and CEO of Elevate Ventures .
  • Rally has also announced the 25 finalists in the $5 million IN-Prize pitch competition:

CRYSTAL CLINIC PLASTIC SURGEONS TEAM UP WITH PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT FESTIVAL FASHION SHOW

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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FAIRLAWN, Ohio, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Crystal Clinic Plastic Surgeons are teaming up with the Pro Football Hall of Fame as presenting sponsor of the annual Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show, to be held Friday, Aug. 4, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Canton Memorial Civic Center in downtown Canton. As Ohio's largest fashion show, this annual event is one of the first events of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, now in its 60th year. It draws thousands of guests to enjoy lunch, entertainment and the latest fashions, many modeled by NFL wives and daughters.

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  • As Ohio's largest fashion show, this annual event is one of the first events of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival, now in its 60th year.
  • A video highlighting last year's Pink Runway event will be introduced by Crystal Clinic plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Derek Cody, M.D., and shown at the Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show.
  • "The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival is a unique event that puts Canton, northeast Ohio and Crystal Clinic on a national stage," said Dr. Diulus.
  • To learn more about the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Festival Fashion Show and to purchase tickets, visit profootballhoffestival.com/fashion-show-luncheon.