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Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker became the 150th, 151st and 152nd members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's CMA Theater.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Patty Loveless, Bob McDill and Tanya Tucker became the 150th, 151st and 152nd members of the Country Music Hall of Fame as they were formally inducted during a star-studded Medallion Ceremony in the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum's CMA Theater.
  • McDill was formally inducted by songwriting friend and Country Music Hall of Fame member Don Schlitz.
  • She recalled going to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum decades ago, when it was still off of Music Row.
  • Afterwards, Tucker was formally inducted by two Hall of Fame members and kindred spirits, Brenda Lee and Connie Smith.

Hart Energy honors Hall of Fame industry pioneers and the Agents of Change in Energy (ACEs)

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in 2023, Hart Energy is proud to announce the inaugural classes of Hart Energy's Hall of Fame and Agents of Change in Energy (ACEs).

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  • HOUSTON, Oct. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in 2023, Hart Energy is proud to announce the inaugural classes of Hart Energy's Hall of Fame and Agents of Change in Energy (ACEs).
  • Hart Energy will honor 50 Hall of Famers such as legendary oil well firefighter "Red" Adair, the father of fracking George P. Mitchell, and living legends including pipeline magnate Richard Kinder.
  • Hart Energy will host a December 5th celebration in Houston to commemorate its 50th anniversary and to recognize the honorees.
  • Each subsequent year Hart Energy will add to its Hall of Fame and ACEs classes and nominations are encouraged.

Hong Kong Electronics fairs raise curtain on Autumn tech bonanza

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Friday, October 13, 2023

Nearly 3,200 companies showcase capabilities, welcoming global buyers with creative tech and consumer electronics products

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  • Nearly 3,200 companies showcase capabilities, welcoming global buyers with creative tech and consumer electronics products
    HONG KONG, Oct 13, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and electronicAsia, organised by the HKTDC and MMI Asia Pte Ltd, open today and will run till 16 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
  • In addition to Hong Kong, the fairs also feature exhibitors from Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea as well as Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
  • The Hong Kong Electronic Forum, organised by the HKTDC, MMI Asia Pte Ltd and the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, will be held tomorrow to explore multiple hot issues such as microelectronics ecosystem.
  • Hong Kong Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition): https://hkelectronicsfairae.hktdc.com electronicAsia: http://www.electronicasia.com Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition): https://hklightingfairae.hktdc.com Hong Kong International Outdoor and Tech Light Expo: https://hkotlexpo.hktdc.com
    The HKTDC's Communications and Public Affairs Department:

Generational's Ryan Binkley to Receive M&A Advisor Leadership Award and Induction into Hall of Fame

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Monday, October 16, 2023

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016548243/en/
    Ryan Binkley, President and CEO of Generational Group to be Inducted into The M&A Advisor’s Hall of Fame.
  • “We are thrilled to recognize Ryan Binkley with the 2023 M&A Advisor Leadership Award,” stated Roger Aguinaldo, Founder and CEO of The M&A Advisor.
  • “Ryan’s success and leadership across a variety of business and community endeavors is exemplary of what the Leadership Award represents.
  • "I am truly honored to be recognized by the M&A Advisor with this award," said Binkley.

FOUR TABBED FOR SELECTION TO THE FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE ATHLETICS HALL OF FAME

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Friday, October 13, 2023

LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.

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  • LAKELAND, Fla., Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Southern College Athletics will induct four new individuals into the Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame at its Hall of Fame Banquet on Thursday, Nov 16.
  • Those interested in attending the 2023 Florida Southern College Athletics Hall of Fame event, can purchase tickets ($50) by contacting Kris Doorey, Director of Athletics Development, at [email protected] or 863-680-4109.
  • NICOLE "NYCKI" SANDSTEDE – Softball, 1989-1990
    Sandstede joins several softball players and her Hall of Fame coach, Chris Bellotto, in the Florida Southern Hall of Fame after two fantastic seasons with the Mocs from 1989-90.
  • He joins Hal Wissel as the only other men's basketball coach in the FSC Hall of Fame and the 14th member of the storied men's basketball program at Florida Southern to enter the Hall.

BASF executive Kristen Pforr inducted into Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kristen Pforr, BASF Vice President of Operations, Care Chemicals, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame.

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kristen Pforr, BASF Vice President of Operations, Care Chemicals, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame.
  • Pforr is one of 10 female manufacturing leaders selected for the global award, which recognizes women who have made, or are making, significant contributions to the manufacturing industry while supporting, promoting, and inspiring other women in manufacturing.
  • A BASF employee for 15 years, Pforr is responsible for more than 400 colleagues and more than a billion dollars in manufacturing assets across nine North America sites.
  • To learn more about the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame, visit https://www.wimef.org/women-in-manufacturing-hall-of-fame .

Blind/Visually Impaired Golfers Compete for National Championship

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The top 25 blind and visually impaired golfers from around the United States traveled to compete in the United States Blind Golf Association's (USBGA) 77th National Championship.

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  • ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The top 25 blind and visually impaired golfers from around the United States traveled to compete in the United States Blind Golf Association's (USBGA) 77th National Championship.
  • Additional information about the USBGA as well as a complete list of winners can be found at National Championship – USBGA
    B1 National Champion – Mario Tobia coach Joe Casey.
  • Three categories to compete depend on the level of vision, B1/B2/B3.
  • Blind golf is a team sport where a player and a coach work as one to compete against others in the field.

Ben Speciale Inducted into National Marine Manufacturers Association’s Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

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  • The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA®) inducted Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, into the Hall of Fame on Tuesday, Oct. 3.
  • Speciale joins industry leaders including Yamaha Past President Phil Dyskow, Regulator Marine President and Co-Founder Joan Maxwell, and Syntec Industries President Bill Watters in honorable induction.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231004576267/en/
    Ben Speciale, President, Yamaha U.S. Marine Business Unit, was inducted into the National Marine Manufacturers' Hall of Fame on Oct. 3, 2023.
  • We applaud Ben’s contributions and congratulate him on his Hall of Fame induction.”
    Established in 1988, the NMMA Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have, or continue to generate, substantial and lasting contributions toward the advancement of the marine industry.

eXp Realty Taps Real Estate Veteran Bryon Ellington To Revolutionize Agent-Driven Learning

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty ®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced the appointment of Bryon Ellington as Chief Learning Officer, responsible for developing custom, agent-driven training and coaching.

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  • BELLINGHAM, Wash., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty ®, “the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™” and the core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPI), today announced the appointment of Bryon Ellington as Chief Learning Officer, responsible for developing custom, agent-driven training and coaching.
  • Ellington, a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of experience in real estate and coaching, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to eXp Realty.
  • He will focus on developing agent-driven training at every level, setting a new standard for success in the real estate industry.
  • “I am excited to join the eXp Realty team and contribute to its mission of empowering agents to reach their full potential,” he said.

The Best in the Toy Industry Takes Center Stage at the 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.

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  • Hosted by and in support of The Toy Foundation™ (TTF), the TOTY Awards are an opportunity for the toy industry to unite behind their Foundation's work delivering the extraordinary benefits of play to children in need.
  • The TOTY Awards' Presenting Sponsors — Amazon, Mattel, Inc., and Spin Master — all joined TTF on stage to highlight the importance and impact of the mission partners' work.
  • "Our collective love of play — and the fun it creates — made the TOTY Awards an unforgettable night.
  • Congratulations to our award winners and luminaries who are moving the industry forward and thank you to all who attended.