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DGT Associates Announces Connecticut Office Relocation

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

DGT Associates , New England’s leading surveying firm, today announced their Connecticut regional office relocation from Preston, Conn., to historic Mystic, Conn. Building on DGT’s and its legacy firms’ 140 years of surveying expertise across the Greater Boston region and beyond, the new office will help to advance operations and further growth opportunities in Connecticut and Rhode Island.

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  • DGT Associates , New England’s leading surveying firm, today announced their Connecticut regional office relocation from Preston, Conn., to historic Mystic, Conn. Building on DGT’s and its legacy firms’ 140 years of surveying expertise across the Greater Boston region and beyond, the new office will help to advance operations and further growth opportunities in Connecticut and Rhode Island.
  • In the relocation to Mystic, DGT brings its extensive land surveying experience, innovative and cutting-edge technology, and professionals trained to perform to the highest accuracy and safety standards.
  • DGT provides a full catalog of land surveying and construction support services to various stakeholders, from developers and construction managers to municipalities and homeowners.
  • “With a three-year history in Connecticut, we’re excited to be relocating our office and putting down new roots in Mystic,” said Michael Clifford, DGT Co-Founder and Principal.

WHOOP Unlocks Doors at New Global Headquarters in Boston at “One Kenmore Square”

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Thursday, July 13, 2023

WHOOP , the human performance company, today announced the official opening of its new global headquarters located in the heart of Kenmore Square, a beloved Boston neighborhood that’s home to the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park.

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  • WHOOP , the human performance company, today announced the official opening of its new global headquarters located in the heart of Kenmore Square, a beloved Boston neighborhood that’s home to the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230713427786/en/
    WHOOP Unlocks Doors at New Global Headquarters in Boston at “One Kenmore Square” (Photo: Business Wire)
    One Kenmore Square also houses WHOOP Labs, a state-of-the art innovation hub where research and development will be conducted.
  • There will also be an apparel and accessories studio where WHOOP will conceptualize and design new gear, as well as a recording studio for The WHOOP Podcast .
  • “We’re proud to open our new global headquarters and begin our next chapter of growth in Boston’s most iconic neighborhood,” said Will Ahmed, Founder and CEO of WHOOP.

OXYGEN ESPORTS EMBRACES THE ELEMENTS WITH REVAMPED BRANDING

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023

FOXBOROUGH, Mass., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oxygen Esports (OXG), the parent company of the Boston Breach and Boston Uprising, are excited to reveal their new branding which includes an updated look and feel as well as a modernized logo. OXG was founded to breathe new life into the esports team eco-system and the rebrand symbolizes the immense progress the organization has made to date and charts the course for OXG moving into the future.

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  • Oxygen Esports reveals new branding which includes an updated look and feel as well as a modernized logo.
  • Oxygen Esports launched in 2020 with the goal of bringing esports to everyone in the New England market and beyond.
  • "We believe the new look and feel encapsulates our fan's favorite elements from all our brands and welcomes our new supporters from the Boston Breach and Boston Uprising to the greater Oxygen Esports family.
  • Stay connected with Oxygen Esports on all major social media platforms, @OXG_Esports and visit our website www.oxgesports.com .

Pickle4 Announces Professional Showcase Exhibition and Ultimate Fan Access for Upcoming Inaugural Ballpark Series™

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.

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  • The Professional Showcase Exhibition will feature incredible matches in singles and doubles with top-ranked professional players in Boston and a top-world-ranked all-women exhibition in San Francisco.
  • Players renting courts who are already on-site can attend the Professional Showcase Exhibition for free.
  • Pickleball fans can now purchase tickets to the Professional Showcase Exhibition by visiting Pickle4.com or going directly to RedSox.com/pickleball and SFGiants.com/pickleball .
  • In addition, Franklin Sports will be the Official pickleball of the Ballpark Series amateur competition & Professional Showcase Exhibition.

MS4MS #SpreadingOrange Day at Fenway Park: Expect a sea of ORANGE at the BOSTON RED SOX Game Saturday, July 8th

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Thursday, June 29, 2023

BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS) is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research - a neurological disease that affects over 2.5 million people worldwide. Our unique approach uses sports and entertainment to raise awareness of MS at all stadiums while raising funds directly for families impacted by MS and for the advancement of research at the Johns Hopkins Project Restore MS Research Center in hopes of finding a cure.

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  • #SpreadingOrange Day at Fenway Park will have Grandstand Section 3 filled with fans in orange shirts, #spreadingORANGE, to fight Multiple Sclerosis.
  • BOSTON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis (MS4MS) is a national nonprofit organization that is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) research - a neurological disease that affects over 2.5 million people worldwide.
  • #SpreadingOrange Day at Fenway Park will have Grandstand Section 3 filled with fans in orange shirts, #spreadingORANGE, to fight Multiple Sclerosis.
  • Proceeds are also allocated to those families that are affected by the disease and need extra financial support.

This Week in Sports News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, June 23, 2023

NEW YORK, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the sports industry stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story.
  • We must take action as a global community and accelerate the progress we all expect to see for women athletes."
  • Athletes unite to create the Enhanced Games, a competitor to the Olympic Games: The first global sports event without drug testing.
  • Subject Matter Experts: Access ProfNet , a database of industry experts to connect with as sources or for quotes in your articles.

SOS Secures $7.6M in Funding, Supported by Wasserman Ventures and Urban Us Capital, to Grow Its Network of Smart Wellness Vending Machines Across Sports Arenas, Entertainment Venues and College Campuses

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

BOSTON, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOS, the female-founded company that is redefining wellness on the go through a fast-growing network of smart vending machines, is announcing $7.6 million in funding in two separate strategic partnerships: a $2.6 million investment round supported by Wasserman Ventures and $5 million round led by Urban Us Capital to support machine production and expansion. Through these partnerships, SOS will leverage the investment to expand into sports arenas, entertainment venues and college campuses, while continuing to deliver on its mission of creating a more inclusive and elevated wellness experience for anybody, anywhere – underscored with always-free period care products.

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  • An increased global footprint will also help provide a direct and valuable channel for wellness brands through media sponsorship opportunities and product discovery in targeted, high-value entertainment locations.
  • SOS has also appointed Thayer Lavielle, Executive Vice President of The Collective, Wasserman's women-focused practice, to its Board of Directors.
  • "The industry is long overdue for wellness innovation like this, and we look forward to supporting the SOS team in operationalizing it nationwide."
  • "We are being met with overwhelming demand from entertainment venues, office spaces and public access locations," said Robina Verbeek, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of SOS.

XSET, The World's Fastest Growing Gaming Lifestyle Organization, Announces XSET Day at Fenway Park in Collaboration with the Red Sox

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

BOSTON, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, XSET, the world's fastest-growing gaming lifestyle organization, is excited to announce its collaboration with the Red Sox, a storied franchise with a rich history and an unparalleled legacy, to introduce the first of its kind activation, "XSET Day at Fenway Park".

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  • Ticket holders who purchase the special offer will receive an exclusive XSET designed Red Sox jersey.
  • The jersey design highlights a Red 'X', paying homage to Roxbury, the birthplace of the original Royal Rooters fan club, and also representing XSET.
  • "Celebrating the convergence of gaming and the timeless allure of baseball, we are thrilled to team up  with the iconic Red Sox for XSET Day at Fenway," said Greg Selkoe, CEO of XSET.
  • XSET Day at Fenway Park promises to be an unprecedented fusion of gaming and baseball, showcasing the innovative spirit of XSET and the Red Sox's commitment to embracing new experiences.

Aramark Sports + Entertainment Announces Limited-Time MLB Summer Menu Offerings

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Monday, June 12, 2023

Aramark Sports + Entertainment , the award-winning hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) Stadiums, announced the summer menu for its limited-time Seasons Inning Stretch ( #SeasonsInningStretch ) program, available today.

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  • Aramark Sports + Entertainment , the award-winning hospitality provider at nine Major League Baseball (MLB) Stadiums, announced the summer menu for its limited-time Seasons Inning Stretch ( #SeasonsInningStretch ) program, available today.
  • This marks the second of three curated menu rollouts that will bring seasonally inspired foods to ballpark menus.
  • After kicking off for MLB Opening Day with spring menu featuring fragrant ingredients, the summer lineup will highlight classic concessions items with a refreshing twist.
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    The fall inspired Seasons Inning Stretch menu will launch in August 2023.

Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line to Move from Copley to Fenway Neighborhood for 2023 Event

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

BOSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai will culminate at a new finish line this year – across the street from Fenway Park, along Brookline Avenue. The move to the Fenway neighborhood from Copley Square, which is undergoing renovations, is a symbolic homecoming of sorts for the Jimmy Fund, whose legendary origins date back 75 years, when the then Boston Braves rallied with the world to help raise money in support of "Jimmy" – a pediatric cancer patient treated by Dr. Sidney Farber.

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  • BOSTON, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai will culminate at a new finish line this year – across the street from Fenway Park, along Brookline Avenue.
  • Scheduled for Sunday, October 1, funds raised from the Jimmy Fund Walk support all forms of adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at one of the nation's premier cancer centers, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute .
  • "We are excited for walkers this year to cross the finish line in front of the Fenway Park," said Zack Blackburn, director of the Jimmy Fund Walk.
  • "Moving our celebration allows us to honor the 75th anniversary of the Jimmy Fund and thank the thousands of walkers who have carried forward this legacy of giving for decades.