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Three High School Orators to Face Off Sunday for Top National Honor in American Legion Competition

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Saturday, April 22, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an original 49 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest."

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of an original 49 contestants, only three remain as finalists in The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program, "A Constitutional Speech Contest."
  • The second and third place winners after tomorrow's competition will receive $22,500 and $20,000 scholarships respectively.
  • Approximately 6,000 high school students begin competition annually at The American Legion post-community level.
  • The national contestants all competed in Indianapolis, the headquarters city for The American Legion.

American Legion Expects VA to Correct Housing Pay Snafu

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Friday, March 31, 2023
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This is the type of response that The American Legion expects VA to offer all the students who were expecting their housing stipend today," said American Legion National Commander Vincent "Jim" Troiola.

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  • This is the type of response that The American Legion expects VA to offer all the students who were expecting their housing stipend today," said American Legion National Commander Vincent "Jim" Troiola.
  • The American Legion understands that when mistakes occur, it is the corrective response that is most important.
  • The American Legion has always believed that VA has a responsibility to serve veterans as well as veterans have served this country.
  • We expect VA to quickly correct whatever flawed process led to this error and ensure that veterans are not further inconvenienced by this delayed payment."

American Legion Praises VA Secretary, Slams CBO Proposal

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Friday, March 24, 2023
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"The American Legion agrees with Secretary McDonough.

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  • "The American Legion agrees with Secretary McDonough.
  • There is absolutely no way The American Legion would allow unelected bureaucrats from the CBO to reverse the hard-fought gains that veterans have made over the last couple of years.
  • The American Legion is committed to ensuring that the promises made to veterans are promises kept."
  • The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America."

StoreConnect Expands Its Global Reach With Their New Chief Growth Officer, Nick Terrenzi

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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SYDNEY, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, a fully-integrated eCommerce 3.0 solution for small- and medium-sized businesses, is happy to announce the appointment of Nick Terrenzi as their new Chief Growth Officer. Lindsaar acknowledges, "Nick brings with him a vast range of sales experience both in direct sales and establishing partner networks. This new role will head up our international expansion, establishing StoreConnect sales teams in key hubs, both in the USA and worldwide." He adds, "StoreConnect has been experiencing massive growth over the last 18 months, both in its customer base and channel partner network, and Nick will help us take it to the next level."

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  • Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect, introduces their new Chief Growth Officer, Nick Terrenzi, whose extraordinary background as a leader in international business will propel StoreConnect onto the world stage.
  • SYDNEY, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mikel Lindsaar, CEO and Founder of StoreConnect , a fully-integrated eCommerce 3.0 solution for small- and medium-sized businesses, is happy to announce the appointment of Nick Terrenzi as their new Chief Growth Officer.
  • Lindsaar acknowledges, "Nick brings with him a vast range of sales experience both in direct sales and establishing partner networks.
  • This new role will head up our international expansion, establishing StoreConnect sales teams in key hubs, both in the USA and worldwide."

Pace-O-Matic Wins Major Trademark Case in Federal Court

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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This case was brought against a company named Pennsylvania Skill Games, LLC, which the jury found wrongfully copied and attempted to trademark the “Pennsylvania Skill” name.

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  • This case was brought against a company named Pennsylvania Skill Games, LLC, which the jury found wrongfully copied and attempted to trademark the “Pennsylvania Skill” name.
  • v. Pennsylvania Skill Games, case number 2:18-cv-00722, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
  • This latest victory reaffirms that our brand, ‘Pennsylvania Skill,’ should only be placed on our game terminals.
  • Pennsylvania Skill games’ legal status has been upheld in both Beaver and Monroe counties.

U.S. Small Business Administration Veterans Small Business Advisory Committees Set to Host Virtual Public Meetings March 1-2

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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Washington D.C., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.

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  • Washington D.C., Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF) and Advisory Committee on Veterans Business Affairs (ACVBA) announced they will hold their next set of virtual public meetings on March 1 and 2, respectively, via Microsoft Teams.
  • "The IATF and ACVBA committee meetings are a quarterly opportunity for members and participants to come together and hear about the state of veteran-owned small businesses," said Acting Associate Administrator for the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development, Timothy Green.
  • "Most importantly, it serves as a chance to discuss how SBA can continue to serve service members, veterans, and their families through resources, training, and other support."
  • The ACVBA meeting will cover briefings from the SBA Office of Veterans Business Development, the SBA Office of Government Contracting and Business Development on the Veteran Small Business Certification program, VA, the University of Washington Daniel J. Evans School of Public Policy and Governance, and the Madison Services Group.

Founding Fathers Coffee Expands Distribution Through Walmart

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founding Fathers Coffee, which donates 50% of profits to military families, is now available at Walmart.com and nationwide at more than 1,600 Walmart locations in the U.S.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Founding Fathers Coffee, which donates 50% of profits to military families, is now available at Walmart.com and nationwide at more than 1,600 Walmart locations in the U.S.
  • The new partnership with Wal-Mart includes the introduction of a new line of Founding Fathers Select 100% Arabica gourmet-flavored coffees: Chesapeake Bay Caramel, Valley Forge Vanilla, Mount Vernon Mocha and Old Hickory Hazelnut.
  • "We are excited and proud to partner with Walmart and offer our high-quality gourmet 100% Arabica coffees to their customers," said Phil Knutsen, CEO of Founding Fathers Products.
  • Founding Fathers Products administers donations through national partners like The American Legion and Folds of Honor.

The American Legion entry deadlines for Fourth Estate Awards enter final week

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion is still accepting entries in its annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Legion is still accepting entries in its annual Fourth Estate Awards competition for excellence in journalism and its positive impact on society.
  • The American Legion presents the awards to recognize the outstanding achievements made in print and broadcast media.
  • In addition to the award, the winner in each category will be presented a $2,000 stipend to cover travel and lodging expenses to The American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
  • All journalists or media outlets who believe their work improved society in a tangible and way are encouraged to submit their entry.

Casinos and other forms of gambling in the U.S. reach record high of $60 billion in revenue, proving legal skill games pose no financial competition

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, today said the continuing record-breaking gambling revenue across the United States, more than $60 billion, shows without a doubt, legal skill games have no impact on gambling.

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  • Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, the industry leader in legal skill games, today said the continuing record-breaking gambling revenue across the United States, more than $60 billion, shows without a doubt, legal skill games have no impact on gambling.
  • The numbers are the numbers.”
    Despite the revenue numbers that continue to go up,  some casinos and other gambling entities say they are impacted by skill games.
  • Yet, Barley explained, as the number of legal skill games increases in markets, casino profits do as well.
  • Pace-O-Matic is calling for further regulation along with taxation of legal skill games at a state level.

Pace-O-Matic, Inc. Names Paul Goldean Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc. today announced that Paul Goldean has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.

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  • Duluth, Georgia, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pace-O-Matic, Inc. today announced that Paul Goldean has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) effective immediately.
  • Goldean now holds the roles of CEO and President of the company.
  • Michael Pace, Chairman of the company, said “Our company’s success and rapid growth are due to Paul’s strategic leadership and management.
  • Along with his professional accomplishments, Goldean served as a squad leader in the U.S. Army’s, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment.