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Venture Valley Business Simulation Video Game Named "Best of 2023" for Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) by Tech & Learning Magazine

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.

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  • The accolade recognizes Venture Valley for its exceptional contribution to educational technology, supporting teachers and students with entrepreneurship and business acumen throughout 2023.
  • Venture Valley stood out by offering a unique solution to enhance financial literacy and entrepreneurship education.
  • This Tech & Learning award further validates the power of gamified learning and the effectiveness of the Venture Valley game in teaching entrepreneurship and financial literacy."
  • For more information on the Venture Valley game, please visit www.venturevalleygame.com and follow the game on social media platforms:

Business Video Game Making Students Better Entrepreneurs

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Monday, February 12, 2024

PASADENA, Calif., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Students nationwide have reported that playing the free award-winning video game, Venture Valley by Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship has positively affected their desire to become an entrepreneur. Working with renowned Dubit research analysts and educators aligned with Discovery Education, the Venture Valley team conducted a survey that found the game greatly enhanced students' education about business and entrepreneurship. Nearly 70% of survey recipients reported they were more interested in starting a business after taking on challenges in this fast-paced business simulation game. Students and educators also confirmed that game-based learning, as is the case with Venture Valley, is a great way to teach critical financial and business literacy skills.

Key Points: 
  • Nearly 70% of survey recipients reported they were more interested in starting a business after taking on challenges in this fast-paced business simulation game.
  • After using the Venture Valley game in class and as homework, teachers indicated that the game helps teach financial literacy and helps students retain business-related concepts.
  • 81% of high school students said they better understand how financial decision-making is important to be successful in business.
  • Using the free, award-winning Venture Valley game, educators can easily teach business concepts in a fun way to help students better understand all the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Venture Valley Game from Singleton Foundation Triumphs with Multiple Awards in Education and Gaming Industry

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Winners!  The Venture Valley game team is excited to announce that our groundbreaking game, Venture Valley, has received winning recognition from the Serious Play Awards and the Tech & Learning Awards. Additionally, Venture Valley was a finalist in this summer's GEE! Award in the 'Informal Learning' category and came in second place in the 11th International Educational Games Competition at the 17th European Conference on Games Based Learning (ECGBL23).

Key Points: 
  • The Venture Valley game team is excited to announce that our groundbreaking game, Venture Valley , has received winning recognition from the Serious Play Awards and the Tech & Learning Awards.
  • Serious Play 'Gold' Award for K-12 Education: Venture Valley has been honored with the 'Gold' Award in the K-12 Education category by the Serious Play Awards.
  • Tech & Learning Award for 'Best Back-to-School Secondary': Venture Valley has been named the 'Best Back-to-School Secondary' solution by Tech & Learning Awards.
  • More information on the Venture Valley game can be found at www.venturevalleygame.com and through its social media channels:

As Sarah Burton leaves Alexander McQueen, an expert explores her legacy through five iconic designs

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Saturday, September 16, 2023

Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.

Key Points: 
  • Sarah Burton, the creative director for Alexander McQueen, has announced that she is leaving the fashion house after two decades.
  • Burton, born in Macclesfield, initially joined McQueen in 1996 as a placement student, while studying at Central Saint Martins in London.
  • During her 26 years at McQueen Burton has made a significant contribution to both the fashion industry and to the legacy of the fashion house.

1. Kate Middleton’s wedding dress, 2011

    • The choice of designer remained a secret until the day of the wedding.
    • Following the royal wedding, sales at Alexander McQueen reportedly increased by 29%.
    • Burton herself has stated that while legacy can sometimes be seen as curse it is also a “wonderful opportunity for invention”.

2. Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala, 2011

    • Burton dressed Gisele Bündchen – a top supermodel of the 1990s and 2000s who often walked McQueen’s runway shows – for the Met Gala.
    • In 2015, Forbes named Burton’s dress for Bündchen as one of the most unforgettable Met Gala dresses of all time.

3. Nicole Kidman at the Met Gala, 2016

    • The theme for the 2016 gala was Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.
    • Burton’s design for Nicole Kidman was an art deco-inspired celestial gown that had been adapted from the 2016 runway collection.

4. Lady Gaga, A Star is Born premiere, 2018

    • Lady Gaga is well known for her eccentric approach to fashion and she was a great fan, and personal friend, of Lee Alexander McQueen.
    • In 2018, Gaga wowed the crowds at the London Premiere to her Star is Born movie.

5. Lady Gaga, the Oscars, 2019

    • Burton’s design had an exaggerated silhouette with padded hips and a long train, reflecting the designer’s skill for combining tailoring with drama.
    • Gaga accessorised the McQueen gown with a 142-year-old Tiffany diamond, that had only been worn three times and was worth USD$30 million (£24 million).
    • Burton’s departure from McQueen comes as the label’s parent company, the French luxury goods group Kering SA, is restructuring.

Venture Valley Video Game Celebrates National Financial Capabilities Month

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Monday, April 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of April's National Financial Capabilities Month Venture Valley is announcing new game features, and new ways to play and use the game. Venture Valley is a fast-paced business simulation game where players in a risk-free environment take on the highs and lows of being an entrepreneur. Venture Valley is available for free on PC and mobile (iOS and Android) with no in-app purchases or ads. The game was created by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, a 2023 Innovation Award winner from Jump$tart.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of April's National Financial Capabilities Month Venture Valley is announcing new game features, and new ways to play and use the game.
  • Venture Valley empowers young adults in grades 6-12 to build financial and business basics by capturing kids' interest with a competitive esports-style multiplayer play.
  • A new Master Class Video Series has been added to the free lesson plans and materials centered around the Venture Valley game.
  • More information on the Venture Valley game can be found at www.venturevalleygame.com and through its social media channels:

Greenlight Re Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-Ended December 31, 2022 Financial Results

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

We are well-positioned going into 2023.”

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  • We are well-positioned going into 2023.”
    Gross premiums written in the fourth quarter of 2022 were $127.4 million, compared to $125.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2021.
  • Net premiums earned were $111.4 million during the fourth quarter of 2022, a decrease from $135.9 million in the comparable 2021 period.
  • The Company’s total investment income during the fourth quarter of 2022 was $32.5 million.
  • Greenlight Re will host a live conference call to discuss its financial results on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

SKULLCANDY AND BURTON UNLEASH THE WILD SIDE WITH LIMITED-EDITION COLLABORATION

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

PARK CITY, Utah, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skullcandy, the #1 selling brand in true wireless earbuds1 under $100, announced today its all-new collaboration with Burton, the world's leading snowboard brand. The limited-edition collection includes Skullcandy fan-favorites Crusher Evo true wireless headphones, along with Push Active and Mod true wireless earbuds. Each offering features a bold asymmetrical aesthetic in a unique Naughty Nature colorway inspired by nature's wild energy and the drive to push boundaries on and off the mountain. The collaboration is available globally, exclusively on Skullcandy.com.

Key Points: 
  • The limited-edition collection includes Skullcandy fan-favorites Crusher Evo true wireless headphones, along with Push Active and Mod true wireless earbuds.
  • In a way, Skullcandy might not be either," said Derek Steiner, director of global brand partnerships, Skullcandy.
  • Both a Skullcandy and Burton ambassador, Olympic Gold Medalist and three-time female Snowboarder of the Year Anna Gasser, lends her image to the Skullcandy x Burton collaboration.
  • Additional features of the Skullcandy x Burton limited-edition drop include:
    Flexible, over-ear hooks for a secure, exercise-focused fit

Providence Health Plan Expands Leadership Team Amidst Upward Growth

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Health Plan (PHP) is pleased to announce exciting expansions to its executive leadership team, following a year of upward growth. Scott Burton has been named as Market President, Commercial and Shannon Drotning has been named as Market President, Consumer and Specialty. Both Burton and Drotning were promoted internally due to demonstrated success in supporting PHP's growth in the Pacific Northwest and West Coast.

Key Points: 
  • Scott Burton and Shannon Drotning will serve as Market Presidents, during a time where Providence Health Plan is expanding into new Pacific Northwest and West Coast markets
    PORTLAND, Ore., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence Health Plan (PHP) is pleased to announce exciting expansions to its executive leadership team, following a year of upward growth.
  • He brings more than a decade of health care experience designing and implementing new business strategies for growth.
  • Providence Health Plan (PHP) is an integral part of a 160-year-old not-for-profit healthcare collective that has set the health and well-being standard for the communities we serve.
  • We offer a range of benefits including comprehensive healthcare, 24/7 access to telehealth visits, behavioral health resources and personalized health coaching.

Burton & Company Unveils The Launch Of Their New Website

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Friday, September 23, 2022

MARTINSVILLE, Va., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Burton & Company, a Virginia Insurance Company, has recently unveiled their new website highlighting their specialty insurance options, including forestry insurance. Their new website was created to modernize the company's web presence and make it easier for users to navigate the website and learn about all the insurance services they offer.

Key Points: 
  • Burton & Company has recently launched a new website.
  • Their new website features an improved user experience as well as updated descriptions of the main service they offer.
  • MARTINSVILLE, Va., Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Burton & Company, a Virginia Insurance Company , has recently unveiled their new website highlighting their specialty insurance options, including forestry insurance .
  • With the addition of this new website, the team at Burton & Company hopes that visitors will have a better user experience and learn why their services stand out from the rest.

Colorado’s resorts prep for ski and snowboard season with new offerings

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Not to be outdone, Steamboats Howelsen Hill is a spry 107 years old this season, the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America.

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  • Not to be outdone, Steamboats Howelsen Hill is a spry 107 years old this season, the oldest continuously operating ski area in North America.
  • Howelsen Hill Ski Area & Nordic Center will feature a new tubing hill this season and continue its Ski Free Sundays, where guests can ski or ride for free every Sunday!
  • Guests this season will enjoy a new ski school ski and snowboard yurt and a new outdoor food station.
  • Here at CSCUSA our members rely on Mother Nature for the incredibly light and natural snow that so many people love to ski and snowboard every season.