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Give Kids The World Village Marks 5 Million Volunteer Hours

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Tuesday, April 16, 2024

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KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Up to 500 volunteers and wish families will gather at Give Kids The World Village on Saturday, April 20, to commemorate a remarkable milestone.

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KISSIMMEE, Fla., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Up to 500 volunteers and wish families will gather at Give Kids The World Village on Saturday, April 20, to commemorate a remarkable milestone.
Volunteers have served 5 million hours and filled 1.6 million volunteer shifts at the Village, an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families from around the world with magical week-long wish vacations at no cost.
"Volunteers are the very heart of the Village," says Give Kids The World President & CEO Pamela Landwirth.
Give Kids The World is the nonprofit that fulfills all of these wishes.

Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024: Seasonal Factors Impact Small Business Sales as Spring Arrives

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.

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Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.
The Fiserv Small Business Index is an indicator of the performance of small businesses in the United States at national, state, and industry levels.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404737908/en/
March 2024 Fiserv Small Business Index Values (Graphic: Business Wire)
Nationally, the seasonally adjusted Fiserv Small Business Index decreased one point to 141.
Small business sales grew +2.0% year-over-year, while declining -0.8% month-over-month.

EAZE CANNABIS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery drivers at Eaze, a multi-state cannabis delivery operator, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 150.

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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery drivers at Eaze, a multi-state cannabis delivery operator, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 150.
"Eaze cannabis workers are joining hundreds of thousands of delivery drivers represented by the Teamsters across a wide variety of industries," said Peter Finn, Teamsters Western Region International Vice President and Director of the Teamsters Food Processing Division.
Drivers at Eaze of Sacramento are the first group of cannabis workers in the Central Valley to organize with the Teamsters and the third cannabis delivery company the union has organized.
Teamsters Local 150 represents 11,000 workers in warehousing, logistics, construction, public services, health care, and other industries in and around Sacramento.

AMUSE CANNABIS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers, operations leads, associates, and cash counters at the Southern California cannabis delivery company Amuse have joined Teamsters Local 630.

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CULVER CITY, Calif., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Drivers, operations leads, associates, and cash counters at the Southern California cannabis delivery company Amuse have joined Teamsters Local 630.
"Amuse workers stood strong and organized for a voice on the job," said Lou Villalvazo, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 630.
"These cannabis workers chose to become Teamsters and the company recognized and heard their voice.
"I'm proud to say I'm a Teamsters cannabis worker who is no longer at-will," said Jose Vaca, a member of the Amuse Culver City Organizing Committee.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Nine-month Period Ended December 31, 2023

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Monday, February 5, 2024

For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q3earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q3earnings.pdf or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
In the Games for Smart Devices/PC Browser sub-segment, net sales declined compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year as the June 2023 launch of “Dragon Quest Champions” and the September 2023 launch of “FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS” were unable to compensate for factors including weak performances by existing titles.
In the Amusement segment, net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to year-on-year growth in sales at existing arcades.
In the Merchandising segment, net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, partly due to brisk sales of new merchandise featuring key characters from the Group’s IP portfolio.

Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. Announces Financial Results for the Six-month Period Ended September 30, 2023

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q2earnings.pdf , or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .

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For additional information, please refer to the full-length Consolidated Financial Results document at: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/24q2earnings.pdf , or the Company’s IR website: https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/ .
In the Amusement segment, the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 saw net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year due to year-on-year growth in sales at existing arcades.
In the Publication segment, the Company’s overall performance was solid in the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 despite declines in net sales and operating income compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year.
In the Merchandising segment, the six-month period ended September 30, 2023 saw net sales and operating income rise compared to the same period of the previous fiscal year, partly due to brisk sales of new merchandise featuring key characters from the Group’s IP portfolio.

JOBLO MEDIA founder joins local Montréal pinball company NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. to fund expansion

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Monday, October 30, 2023

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MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. closes new funding round from Montréal internet entrepreneur Berge Garabedian, CEO and founder of the 25-year-old popular internet movie destination JoBlo.com as well as its massive YouTube network.

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MONTREAL, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. closes new funding round from Montréal internet entrepreneur Berge Garabedian, CEO and founder of the 25-year-old popular internet movie destination JoBlo.com as well as its massive YouTube network.
NORTH STAR COIN MACHINE CO. brings a unique, modern take on the Amusement operation business, bringing digital savvy, high brand values and high touch customer service to the new burgeoning era of arcade amusements.
People want to get away and just let loose, enjoy the day-to-day and that’s where a company like North Star comes in.
North Star Coin Machine Co.: [email protected]

Cedar Fair Parks Win Three Golden Ticket Awards for 2023

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Monday, September 11, 2023

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).

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Cedar Fair Entertainment Company (NYSE: FUN), a leader in regional amusement parks, water parks and immersive entertainment, today announced it has earned three honors in Amusement Today’s annual Golden Ticket Awards (GTA).
With 51 attractions across 70 acres, Schlitterbahn remains a fan favorite and a one-of-a-kind family waterpark and resort experience.
Other Cedar Fair coasters in the top 10 spots were King Dominion’s Intimidator 305 (#9) and Cedar Point’s Maverick (#10).
Other notable rankings from the Golden Ticket Awards:
Best Water Ride in a Park: #4, Timber Mountain Log Ride at Knott’s Berry Farm

USD 660.48 million growth in Movies and Entertainment Market in Middle East between 2022-2027|The rising popularity of online video streaming services drives market - Technavio

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

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The geography of the Middle East plays an important role in shaping the movies and entertainment market.

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The geography of the Middle East plays an important role in shaping the movies and entertainment market.
Moreover, varying levels of internet and smartphone penetration across Middle Eastern countries affect the adoption of online video streaming services.
Movies and Entertainment Market in Middle East: Scope
This study identifies Branding and promotion as one of the prime reasons driving the Movies and Entertainment Market in Middle East growth during the next few years.
Corporate Entertainment Market : The corporate entertainment market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.95% between 2022 and 2027.

Saudi Arabia Entertainment & Amusement Market 2023-2030: Experience the Magic - Saudi Arabia's Entertainment Market to Thrive at 20.01% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

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The entertainment market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a remarkable value of US$ 1,371.30 Million by 2030.

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The entertainment market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a remarkable value of US$ 1,371.30 Million by 2030.
By embracing different forms of entertainment, Saudi Arabia is fostering a vibrant creative industry while appealing to a global audience.
Males hold the highest market share in the Saudi Arabia Entertainment & Amusement industry, shaping the industry's growth through their preferences and participation in various entertainment activities.
Key Companies: Key companies in the Saudi Arabia Entertainment & Amusement Market include Al Hokair Group, AL Othaim, Fakieh Group, Jungle Land, Saudi Aramco Amusement Park, E-Plus (Event Plus), Time Entertainment, First Entertainment Company, and Belle Gate.