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EL1 SPORTS ANNOUNCES EXPANSION WITH ACQUISITION OF FACILITIES IN PHILADELPHIA AND DETROIT

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Monday, September 19, 2022

TACOMA, Wash., Sept 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EL1 Sports (EL1), a leading national youth sports training company, is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of five baseball and softball facilities in the Philadelphia and Detroit metro areas. EL1 currently operates eight other facilities in the West, including the three Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academies.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., Sept 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EL1 Sports (EL1), a leading national youth sports training company, is expanding its footprint with the acquisition of five baseball and softball facilities in the Philadelphia and Detroit metro areas.
  • EL1 currently operates eight other facilities in the West, including the three Los Angeles Dodgers Training Academies.
  • "We are thrilled to announce our expansion with the acquisition of five facilities that will reinforce strong existing youth sports communities in the Philadelphia and Detroit metro areas," said Griff Long, EL1 CEO.
  • "For Ambler, the EL1 acquisition was a no-brainer," said Frank Decembrino, previously Co-Owner of Ambler Sports Academy, and now Director of Business Development at EL1 Sports.

Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley Celebrate Grand Opening

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 4 p.m. PT today, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley, located across the street from T-Mobile Park, will open to the public. At the grand opening celebration, eventgoers will have the opportunity to listen to live music from Deejay Hershe, win branded gear, gift certificates and a future VIP game-day viewing experience for eight people.

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  • SEATTLE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At 4 p.m. PT today, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley , located across the street from T-Mobile Park,will open to the public.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome everyone to Hatback and Steelheads Alley today!
  • Hatback Bar & Grille will offer an elevated menu of American classics such as burgers, steak, pizza and chicken wings, along with Pacific Northwest staples like smoked seafood dip, Beecher cheese curds, and Penn Cove mussels.
  • To stay up to date on the new spaces, follow their social media accounts and website:
    Located in the heart of Seattle's Sodo district, Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley is the city's premier dining, brewing and sports entertainment destinations.

Premier Dining, Brewing and Sports Entertainment Coming to Sodo This Summer

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SEATTLE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Mariners announced Hatback Bar & Grille and Steelheads Alley will open this August across from T-Mobile Park. Situated in the historic 1201 First Avenue building, formerly Pyramid Brewery, the new restaurant and taproom are inspired by the rich sports history in the Pacific Northwest and the impact the teams have had on our community over the decades.

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  • The revitalized space will offer both indoor and outdoor seating, with a capacity of up to 150 people.
  • As a homage to Mariners history, Hatback's signature colors will be royal blue and gold, representative of the franchise's inaugural uniforms.
  • Steelheads Alleywill feature resident brewery Mtier Brewing Company (MBC), a local, award-winning brewery led by Rodney Hines.
  • The culinary team at Apicii is led by multi-Michelin star Chef Jonathan Benno, considered one of America's top chefs.

Winners of 2022 Seattle CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards Announced

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Friday, June 24, 2022

SEATTLE, June 24, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SeattleCIO announced the winners of its 2022 CIO of the Year® ORBIE® Awards. SeattleCIO recognized chief information officers in seven key categories – Leadership, Global, Healthcare, Large Enterprise, Enterprise, Large Corporate, & Corporate. The Awards were presented at the Seattle CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards at The Westin Bellevue.

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  • SEATTLE, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SeattleCIO announced the winners of its 2022 CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards.
  • The Awards were presented at the Seattle CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards at The Westin Bellevue.
  • The 2022 SeattleCIO ORBIE Award winners are:
    Charu Jain, SVP Merchandising & Innovation, Alaska Airlines received the Leadership ORBIE.
  • The 2022 SeattleCIO ORBIE Awards was made possible by the following sponsors:
    SeattleCIO is the preeminent peer leadership network of Seattle chief information officers.

Connect Partnership Group Acquires Chicago-Based HARLON to Expand Sports, Music and Immersive Entertainment Offerings Nationwide

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

Connect Partnership Group , a Dallas-based sports and entertainment agency, today announced the strategic acquisition of HARLON , a full-service sponsorship sales agency that specializes in representing rights holders across sports, music, and entertainment.

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  • Connect Partnership Group , a Dallas-based sports and entertainment agency, today announced the strategic acquisition of HARLON , a full-service sponsorship sales agency that specializes in representing rights holders across sports, music, and entertainment.
  • The acquisition will expand Connects growing portfolio of property sales clients, including the addition of immersive entertainment experiences to the companys suite of offerings.
  • The announcement comes on the heels of the XFL selecting Connect as its sponsorship sales agency to enhance and execute the League's corporate partnership strategy.
  • As part of the acquisition, HARLON founder and industry veteran Scott Howard will join Connect as Executive Vice President of Property Sales out of the companys Chicago office, bringing along HARLONs exciting portfolio of immersive entertainment and music clients.

SBI Presents An All-Inclusive Sports Career Development Experience This Month Fordham University to Host innovative Summer Sports Business Career Camp Led by SBI

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Friday, June 10, 2022

LITTLE FALLS, N.J., June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sports Business Institute (SBI), an organization of accomplished leaders working with students and aspiring professionals to pursue a fulfilling career in sports, announced today it will be holding its first-ever summer career camp at Fordham University's Westchester Campus in Harrison, New York. This immersive four-day event will cover a wide range of topical initiatives from sports media, athletic management, marketing and communications to identifying career paths and options, educational degrees, resources, and development.

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  • Students interested in an off-the-field career in sports are invited to explore the $800B+ market and its enterprising and diverse opportunities.
  • "The Sports Business Institute is pleased to be working with a world-class university as a partner on our first-ever summer event.
  • Its reputable programs and widespread community impact make Fordham the ideal host for the SBI career camp.
  • For more information and assistance with the SBI event, contact the Fordham team by phone at 914-367-3302 or via email at [email protected] .

PLAY BALL! PAIR OF THIEVES PARTNERS WITH MLB TO CREATE FAN-DERWEAR FOR BASEBALL DIEHARDS ACROSS AMERICA

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Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Pair of Thieves has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) on a special collection that gives baseball fans an ultra-comfortable and super-stylish way to support their favorite team.

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  • Pair of Thieves has partnered with Major League Baseball (MLB) on a special collection that gives baseball fans an ultra-comfortable and super-stylish way to support their favorite team.
  • The licensed collection is available now via pairofthieves.com , MLBShop.com , and Fanatics.com , with distribution through regional stores and stadiums on deck.
  • "Most of us at Pair of Thieves are baseball fans, and in fact, die-hards.
  • The Pair of Thieves MLB collection will keep us cool and comfy while we root for our favoriteteam in style,"said Pair of Thieves Founder David Ehrenberg.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AND PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION PARTNER ON 26TH ANNUAL HOME RUN CHALLENGE AND TOUR

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up for the 26th Annual Home Run Challenge and Tour, beginning May 27  and continuing through Father's Day, June 19, to bring awareness about the fight against prostate cancer through the National Pastime.

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  • Tour hits baseball parks across U.S. through Father's Day to bring awareness and raise funds for prostate cancer research
    LOS ANGELES, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are teaming up for the 26th Annual Home Run Challenge and Tour, beginning May 27 and continuing through Father's Day, June 19, to bring awareness about the fight against prostate cancer through the National Pastime.
  • Every dollar raised through the Home Run Challenge will be granted to PCF to fund critical research to defeat prostate cancer and improve early detection methods.
  • Since its inception, the Home Run Challenge has raised more than $70 million for prostate cancer research.
  • The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) is the world's leading philanthropic organization dedicated to funding life-saving prostate cancer research.

DreamSeat Hires Steve Luttazi as the National Sales Manager of the Professional Sports Arena Division

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Friday, May 6, 2022

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DreamSeat has named industry veteran Steve Luttazi as the National Sales Manager for their Professional Sports Arena Division. Luttazi joins DreamSeat after an extensive 33-year career beginning with Clarin Seating and most recently with Hussey Seating Company.

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  • DreamSeat has named industry veteran Steve Luttazi as the National Sales Manager for their Professional Sports Arena Division.
  • Luttazi joins DreamSeat after an extensive 33-year career beginning with Clarin Seating and most recently with Hussey Seating Company.
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DreamSeat has named industry veteran Steve Luttazi as the National Sales Manager for their Professional Sports Arena Division.
  • Luttazi joins DreamSeat after an extensive 33-year career beginning with Clarin Seating and most recently with Hussey Seating Company.

Sleepme® Announces Sleep Tech Partnership with Washington Capitals

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Sleepme Inc., the parent company of sleep technology brand ChiliSleep, today announced an innovative sports science collaboration with the NHLs Washington Capitals.

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  • Sleepme Inc., the parent company of sleep technology brand ChiliSleep, today announced an innovative sports science collaboration with the NHLs Washington Capitals.
  • The Capitals players will use ChiliSleeps temperature-regulating sleep systems to maintain optimal rest following the close of the regular season, which tends to see a heightened amount of player fatigue.
  • Good sleep is number one when it comes to training and performing at the highest level, says John Carlson, a Capitals defenseman.
  • Were immensely proud and humbled to support the Capitals by providing transformative tools for quality sleep.