Seattle Mariners

SEATTLE MARINERS AND EL1 SPORTS ANNOUNCE THREE NEW MARINERS TRAINING CENTERS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle Mariners and EL1 Sports (EL1), a leading national youth sports training company, today announced the expansion of the Mariners Training Centers (MTC) with the launch of three new training facilities in Port Orchard, WA; Spokane, WA; and Meridian, ID. The Mariners Training Centers are part of a multi-year partnership between the organizations aimed at fostering equitable access and increasing youth participation in baseball and softball.

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  • Eight Mariners Training Centers Now Open with Expansion to Port Orchard, WA; Spokane, WA; and Meridian, ID
    SEATTLE, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle Mariners and EL1 Sports (EL1), a leading national youth sports training company, today announced the expansion of the Mariners Training Centers (MTC) with the launch of three new training facilities in Port Orchard, WA; Spokane, WA; and Meridian, ID.
  • The Mariners Training Centers are part of a multi-year partnership between the organizations aimed at fostering equitable access and increasing youth participation in baseball and softball.
  • The Mariners Training Centers support team training and offer new camps, clinics and one-on-one lesson programming to support increased accessibility for area athletes from beginners through the elite level.
  • Mariners Training Centers aim to double the number of athletes served in 2024, reaching over 10,000 across the Mariners' five-state market.

Snap Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

We grew and deepened our engagement with our community:

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  • We grew and deepened our engagement with our community:
    DAUs were 414 million in Q4 2023, an increase of 39 million, or 10%, year-over-year.
  • Snap Inc. will host a conference call to discuss the results at 3 p.m. Pacific / 6 p.m. Eastern today.
  • We calculate average Monthly Active Users for a particular quarter by calculating the average of the MAUs as of each calendar month-end in that quarter.
  • Note: For adjustments and additional information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures and other items discussed, please see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures,” and “Supplemental Financial Information and Business Metrics.”

HCI Equity Partners Announces Two Promotions

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on partnering with founder-owned distribution, manufacturing and B2B service companies, announced today the promotions of Dave Venker to Principal, Portfolio Operations and Andrew Carraway to Principal.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- HCI Equity Partners ("HCI"), a leading lower middle market private equity firm that focuses on partnering with founder-owned distribution, manufacturing and B2B service companies, announced today the promotions of Dave Venker to Principal, Portfolio Operations and Andrew Carraway to Principal.
  • He brings a blend of experience in middle market private equity and operating roles in industrial businesses.
  • Andrew Carraway, Principal, joined HCI in 2015 and has played a central role in evaluating and executing HCI's investment mandate.
  • Prior to joining HCI, Mr. Carraway worked at Virginia Capital Partners, where he helped evaluate potential investments and actively supported portfolio company initiatives.

U.S. Dermatology Partners Opens Dedicated Mohs and Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Peoria, Arizona

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

PEORIA, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its Mohs and Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Peoria, Arizona on December 18th, 2023. This new office will focus primarily on treatment for skin cancer cases that require surgical and reconstructive care. The state-of-the-art office includes 4000 square feet of space, including eight surgical rooms and a dedicated waiting area. The office is staffed by fellowship-trained Mohs surgeons Drs. Deborah Zell, James Foshee, and Iviensan Manalo, as well as Dr. Sam DeVictor, a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and Mohs reconstruction. Patients will benefit from a more efficient workflow, especially for patients with complex or large skin cancers requiring the coordination of a plastic surgeon for closure.

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  • U.S. Dermatology Partners expands access to skin cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery to patients in Maricopa County with the opening of the organization's newest Mohs and facial plastic surgery center.
  • PEORIA, Ariz., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- U.S. Dermatology Partners is pleased to announce the opening of its Mohs and Facial Plastic Surgery Center in Peoria, Arizona on December 18th, 2023.
  • Deborah Zell , James Foshee , and Iviensan Manalo , as well as Dr. Sam DeVictor , a facial plastic surgeon who specializes in facial plastic surgery and Mohs reconstruction.
  • "We are pleased to make Mohs surgery and reconstruction more accessible and convenient to skin cancer patients in Maricopa County," said Paul Singh, Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Dermatology Partners.

New MLB Rules Has Led To Massive Sponsorship Uptick of more than $1.5B

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SponsorUnited, the leading global sports and entertainment intelligence platform tracking over 1.1 million sponsorships and endorsements for 250,000 brands, today released its MLB Marketing Partnerships Report 2023 highlighting continued growth, top trends, and new sponsorship formats for the league this year.

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  • New MLB rules has led to massive sponsorship uptick of more than $1.5B according to SponsorUnited's latest report.
  • New rules lead to more viewers, attendees, and sponsorship deals
    With MLB's new rules emphasizing shorter games and more on-field action, viewership in the league's 25 core markets has exceeded that of those markets' top primetime shows by a whopping 125%.
  • The rule changes have attracted new fans and amplified the prominence of sponsorship assets, culminating in a net increase of 135 sponsorship deals league wide over last season.
  • This transformative approach has positioned MLB as a premier platform for sponsors, uniting past traditions with future opportunities."

Harts Services honors 2023 Hometown Heroes for service and sacrifice

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

TACOMA, Wash. , Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Harts Services, a top-rated Pacific Northwest plumbing and electrical company founded in 2013, is proud to look back on another season honoring area veterans and active service members through the Harts Hometown Heroes program in partnership with the Tacoma Rainiers, the AAA affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.

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  • Harts Services recognized seven Hometown Heroes during the Rainiers' 2023 season for their commitment and sacrifice.
  • Harts Services also donated $4,300 to the Wounded Warrior Project at the end of the season — $100 for every Rainiers home win in 2023.
  • "We have many service members and veterans in the area, and we're proud to be able to give something back to them," said Richard Hart, co-owner of Harts Services.
  • Harts Services also offers top-notch electrical services, including breakers, circuits, outlets, lighting, EV charge stations, generators, and more.

SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAMS AND THE SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION UNITE TO SUPPORT KING COUNTY PLAY EQUITY COALITION AND ADVANCE SHARED VISION FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO SPORTS AND PLAY

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

This past Saturday, the teams celebrated the formation of the group with a KCPEC Youth Play Day & Fundraiser event in Tukwila.

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  • This past Saturday, the teams celebrated the formation of the group with a KCPEC Youth Play Day & Fundraiser event in Tukwila.
  • The study highlighted stark inequities across the region and inspired the creation of the coalition, which is currently fiscally sponsored by the Seattle Parks Foundation.
  • "Having the full support of our region's professional sports teams will reinforce our combined efforts to make it safer and easier for kids to play."
  • "The Mariners are committed to supporting the important work of KCPEC as we advance the team's mission of serving our communities.

Todd Helton, Tino Martinez Join Bat Around Team

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bat Around™, the new app and software that is gamifying hitting for teams, players and novices, announced today that baseball legends Todd Helton and Tino Martinez have officially signed on as advisors to the company.

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  • With the addition of Martinez and Helton, the Hitting Legends Council members have more than 29,000 collective professional hits.
  • "It focuses on having consequences to each swing whether for players or those swinging a bat for the first time."
  • In the accompanying Bat Around app, players can get all of their statistics, including their proprietary Bat Around Metric, or BAM, score.
  • To learn more about Bat Around, or to get Bat Around at your location, visit www.letsbataround.com .

"Nihao! China" Celebrates Its Debut In New York

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Monday, September 4, 2023

China."

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  • China."
  • Both sides also agreed to hold a high-level dialogue on tourism between China and the US in 2024."
  • "It embodies the spirit of our people, our heritage, and our commitment to global openness and interpersonal connections," he added.
  • The "Nihao China" promotion will continue to be shown on the ABC Super sign at Times Square.

Bryan Hanson Named CEO of 3M's Health Care Business Group

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Hanson will join 3M on Sept. 1 as CEO of the Health Care Business Group.

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  • Hanson will join 3M on Sept. 1 as CEO of the Health Care Business Group.
  • 3M's Health Care Business Group, with $8.4 billion in sales in 2022, is a diversified health care technology leader with a deep and diverse portfolio of trusted brands, global capabilities, and leadership in attractive end market segments such as wound care, oral care, health care IT, and biopharma filtration.
  • As a standalone business, Health Care will be well-positioned to deliver industry-leading innovation that enables better, smarter, and safer health care for patients worldwide.
  • "I am honored and excited to join 3M's Health Care Business Group at such an important time in its evolution," said Hanson.