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Denver-area luxury golf community "The Club at Ravenna" opens new clubhouse

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Monday, August 1, 2022

LITTLETON, Colo., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Club at Ravenna, a private, luxury golf community nestled in the red-rock foothills near Denver, has opened its new 25,000 square foot "Villa Ravenna" clubhouse, capping an eight-year program of improvements for what is now one of Colorado's most prestigious golf clubs, with a course ranked more than ten years running among Golf Week's top residential courses in America.

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  • The Club at Ravenna, a luxury golf community near Denver, has opened a new 25,000 square foot clubhouse, the culmination of an eight year plan to upgrade amenities and make the challenging course playable for all skill levels.
  • LITTLETON, Colo., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Club at Ravenna , a private, luxury golf community nestled in the red-rock foothills near Denver, has opened its new 25,000 square foot "Villa Ravenna" clubhouse, capping an eight-year program of improvements for what is now one of Colorado's most prestigious golf clubs, with a course ranked more than ten years running among Golf Week's top residential courses in America.
  • "In short, Villa Ravenna cultivates an enriched private club membership experience worthy of attracting new members, hosting prestigious events and creating lifelong memories," said Collins.
  • To preserve readily available tee times and fluid pace of play golf memberships are capped at 395.

Baron Davis, Ray Crockett, and Nick Van Exel Launch a New Investor Club for Professional Athletes

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Friday, July 29, 2022

PALO ALTO, Calif., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When Walter Pitchford, a former NBA G League player and investment professional, was speaking with various friends and acquaintances in the NBA and NFL over the past couple years many of them expressed interest in the types of startup investment opportunities that he was seeing.

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  • Then I spoke with Nick (Van Exel), Tara (Kelly), and Ray (Crockett), and all of them were excited to found and build up this new investor group."
  • Nick Van Exel is currently an NBA assistant coach with the Atlanta Hawks.
  • Their club just recently opened their website and invited their network to join the investor club ( http://www.proplayersvcclub.com ) for members to get access to startup dealflow.
  • ProPlayers VC Club ( http://www.proplayersvcclub.com ) is an investor club open to all sports professionals without obligations.

Cambria Hotels Expands to Denver

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Located at 3601 Brighton Blvd., the future Cambria will be ideally situated in the heart of Denver's River North (RiNo) Arts District, a vibrant neighborhood favored by locals and visitors alike for its abundant restaurants, breweries, art galleries and music venues. In addition to easy access to other popular Denver attractions, including the nearby Union Station neighborhood and the Denver Pro Sports Complex--home to the city's professional football, hockey, and basketball teams--the Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo positions modern travelers minutes from the city's central business district and the Colorado Convention Center.

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels , an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues its nationwide expansion with the groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Denver Downtown RiNo.
  • There are currently 60 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such asChicago,Los Angeles,New York,New Orleans Fort Lauderdale, NapaandPhoenix, with nearly 70 hotels in the pipeline.
  • About Cambria HotelsThe Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road.
  • Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open inChicago,Los Angeles,New York,Pittsburgh, andWashington, D.C.There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline acrosstheUnited States, with 60 currently open.

Concorde-Aurora to Offer Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree for Fall 2022

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

AURORA, Colo., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., a national leader in health care education, has launched a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program at its Aurora campus to help address the widespread shortage of registered nurses (RN).

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  • This blended format helps students obtain the knowledge necessary in providing patient care while using critical thinking and health care technology.
  • The 29-month program will accommodate 24 students per term, allowing 48 students to pursue a career in nursing throughout the year.
  • Enrollment is now open, and coursework will begin in September 2022.
  • Concorde's 25 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other health care roles.

Root, Inc. Expands Reach with Three New Professional Sports Team Partnerships

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Root is now the official insurance partner of the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and additionally is a sponsor to the Colorado Rockies.

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  • Root is now the official insurance partner of the Denver Broncos, Cleveland Browns, and additionally is a sponsor to the Colorado Rockies.
  • Roots name, logo, and advertisements will be integrated into the teams media, game-day graphics, and sponsored content.
  • These partnerships allow us to connect directly with our key audiences in important markets, said B.C.
  • These new sports sponsorships are in addition to the partnership with NASCAR team 23XI and driver Bubba Wallace .

Speede Fitness draws massive crowds at IHRSA as company continues to disrupt the fitness industry

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speede Fitness, a Chicago-area strength training startup that is launching a revolutionary connected fitness machine in fall 2022, stunned the crowd at the IHRSA convention as the first company to make isokinetic, eccentric and isotonic training available in one machine. Now available for purchase on Indiegogo, the groundbreaking Speede Challenger quickly became the talk of Miami Beach during the fitness industry's premiere event.

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  • Now available for purchase on Indiegogo, the groundbreaking Speede Challenger quickly became the talk of Miami Beach during the fitness industry's premiere event.
  • Now available on Indiegogo, the groundbreaking Speede Challenger quickly became the talk of Miami Beach during IHRSA.
  • "They drew a huge crowd and were the clear consensus as the most innovative and disruptive company at IHRSA this year."
  • "Our breakthrough technology has been one of the best-kept secrets in fitness and recoveryuntil now," said Dan Mooney, Co-Founder of Speede.

Denver Health Names Donna Lynne Next CEO

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

The Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors has announced that Donna Lynne, DrPH, will serve as the next chief executive officer (CEO) to lead Denver Health.

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  • The Denver Health and Hospital Authority Board of Directors has announced that Donna Lynne, DrPH, will serve as the next chief executive officer (CEO) to lead Denver Health.
  • I am honored to have been selected as the next CEO for Denver Health, said Lynne.
  • Denver Healths current CEO Robin Wittenstein will retire from Denver Health at the end of August.
  • Denver Health is a comprehensive health and hospital system that provides high-quality care for all people, regardless of their ability to pay.

Kroger Fulfillment Network Expands with Customer Fulfillment Center in Denver Metro Area

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Tuesday, June 21, 2022

"As we continue to expand our nationwide CFC program, Kroger and Ocado Group are now live with five state-of-the-art fulfilment centers across the USA.

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  • "As we continue to expand our nationwide CFC program, Kroger and Ocado Group are now live with five state-of-the-art fulfilment centers across the USA.
  • As this site ramps up, Kroger Delivery will bring a world class online experience to homes across the Denver Metro area, powered by some of the most advanced technology available anywhere in the world," said Luke Jensen, CEO of Ocado Solutions.
  • The nearly 300,000 square-foot distribution center will bring nearly 400 new jobs to Aurora and adjacent communities.
  • This expansion represents an extension of a partnership between Kroger and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce.

Speede Fitness partners with ASENSEI to create a groundbreaking movement tracking experience

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Friday, June 17, 2022

CHICAGO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Speede Fitness, a Chicago-area strength training startup, announced a new partnership with technology company ASENSEI to incorporate advanced movement tracking and understanding on its Speede Challenger machine, which is scheduled to ship in fall 2022. ASENSEI is highly renowned in the fitness industry for its pioneering work in form-tracking and form-tracking powered experiences using computer vision and connected apparel.

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  • ASENSEI is highly renowned in the fitness industry for its pioneering work in form-tracking and form-tracking powered experiences using computer vision and connected apparel.
  • Speede Fitness has partnered with ASENSEI to include advanced motion tracking on its connected fitness machine.
  • "We're proud to be partnering with Speede to help create a first-of-its-kind strength training experience," says Steven Webster, CEO of ASENSEI.
  • Visitors will have the chance to try the Speede Challenger for themselves, meet Speede Pro Athletes, and hear from the ASENSEI team directly.

Apis & Heritage Capital Partners Completes First Two Transactions to Further Mission of Closing Racial Wealth Gap Through Novel Employee-Led Buyout Model

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Monday, June 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apis & Heritage Capital Partners (A&H), an investment fund that finances the conversion of companies with substantial Black and Brown workforces into 100% employee-owned businesses, today announced that it has converted Denver-based Apex Plumbing Co. and El Paso-based Accent Landscape Contractors Inc. into 100% employee-owned enterprises.

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  • Their novel "employee-led buyout" (ELBO) model is helping workers build wealth through ownership, especially Black and Brown workers who have historically been left out of such opportunities.
  • "Closing the racial wealth gap is why we created A&H.
  • The future is literally in their hands, and we couldn't be more excited for our company and its new owners, our employees.
  • Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food.