Chicago Cubs

New Rally House Location with Employment Opportunities Coming Soon to Des Moines Area

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Rally House Outlets at Des Moines arrives in Altoona this fall and will offer an expansive selection of officially licensed team gear and distinct local merchandise from fan-favorite brands.

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  • Rally House Outlets at Des Moines arrives in Altoona this fall and will offer an expansive selection of officially licensed team gear and distinct local merchandise from fan-favorite brands.
  • This new Rally House store will also bring numerous job openings to the Des Moines area, with key leadership positions available.
  • The store aims to hire dedicated employees to fill various roles to ensure the same experience at Rally House Outlets at Des Moines.
  • Rally House Outlets at Des Moines looks forward to welcoming new team members to contribute to the success.

JOSÉ BAUTISTA TO SIGN ONE-DAY CONTRACT TO RETIRE A BLUE JAY

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Friday, August 11, 2023

TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Toronto Blue Jays today announce that José Bautista will sign a one-day contract with the ballclub this afternoon to officially retire as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • The symbol of a one-day contract gives the Blue Jays organization and fans across Canada the opportunity to officially celebrate Bautista's incredible 10-year career in Toronto.
  • "There aren't many names as synonymous with Blue Jays baseball as José Bautista, and it is our great honour that he will officially retire in a Blue Jays jersey," said Mark Shapiro, President & CEO, Toronto Blue Jays.
  • "On behalf of a generation of Blue Jays fans that had the privilege of watching his clutch moments on the field and inspiring work ethic – thank you, José, for a mesmerizing decade representing the Toronto Blue Jays."

Rally House Opens Record Number of Stores in One Weekend

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Friday, August 4, 2023

Rally House breaks a company record by opening seven stores across five states in one weekend.

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  • Rally House breaks a company record by opening seven stores across five states in one weekend.
  • It's a significant achievement to open multiple stores in one weekend, especially across several states, hinting at Rally House's immense success.
  • These seven new Rally House stores will offer area-specific local apparel and gifts inspired by the states and cities they reside in, including remarkable options from RALLY Brand™.
  • Rally House also encourages customers to follow along on Facebook ( @RallyHouse ) and Instagram ( @rally_house ) for updates, giveaways, and other important information.

Rally House Introduces 5th Store in Iowa

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Friday, July 14, 2023

CLIVE, Iowa, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa continues to gain new Rally House stores in 2023, with the fifth storefront now open in Clive, IA.

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  • CLIVE, Iowa, July 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Iowa continues to gain new Rally House stores in 2023, with the fifth storefront now open in Clive, IA.
  • This new Rally House store in Iowa also carries distinctive local merchandise inspired by Des Moines and Iowa themes.
  • Rally House is excited to open a new location and provide more Iowa fans with quality gear to show their team colors and hometown pride.
  • Patrons are encouraged to visit the Rally House Clive Store Page or follow on Facebook ( @RallyHouse ) and Instagram ( @rally_house ) for the most recent store news and company information.

JCC CHICAGO PRESENTS, "GROWING HOPE" AT GALLAGHER WAY - A FREE CONCERT FOR CHICAGOLAND STUDENTS HOSTED BY - TIKTOK SUPERSTAR MONTANA TUCKER

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JCC Chicago, in partnership with the Chicago Cubs, will present the "Growing Hope" concert, free to Gen Z students, at Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

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  • NORTHBROOK, Ill., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JCC Chicago , in partnership with the Chicago Cubs, will present the "Growing Hope" concert, free to Gen Z students, at Gallagher Way outside of Wrigley Field in Chicago on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.
  • The "Growing Hope" concert aspires to create core memories for more than 3,000 youth by engaging them through unforgettable sounds and stories.
  • The visceral demonstration of difference combined with the fusion of sounds and styles will serve as a powerful example of unity and hope.
  • Tik Tok superstar and Emcee of the Growing Hope concert, Montana is an award-winning singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, social media force, and philanthropist.

CeraVe Brings Sun Care Education to New York and Chicago Baseball Fans with Expansion of Sun Safety Day

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

NEW YORK, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CeraVe, the #1 dermatologist-recommended skincare brand in the United States1, reinforces its commitment to driving sun safety education with the announcement of two partnerships this summer with legacy baseball teams, sponsoring Sun Safety Day with both the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs. Each game day sponsorship is designed to educate fans of all ages about the importance of practicing sun-safe habits.

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  • Each game day sponsorship is designed to educate fans of all ages about the importance of practicing sun-safe habits.
  • CeraVe will first host Sun Safety Day at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 8 as the New York Yankees take on the Chicago Cubs.
  • The first 20,000 fans in attendance as the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals will receive complimentary samples of CeraVe sunscreen.
  • For more product information and skincare tips, visit CeraVe at www.cerave.com and follow @CeraVe on Instagram , Facebook and Twitter .

TEDxWrigleyville Hosts "Insightful Acceleration" at Wrigley Field on July 24th

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023

TEDxWrigleyville 2023 will explore innovative solutions to complex modern problems and help us all to think critically about the trends, technologies, and social movements that are shaping our future.

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  • TEDxWrigleyville 2023 will explore innovative solutions to complex modern problems and help us all to think critically about the trends, technologies, and social movements that are shaping our future.
  • The pace of change and complexity of modern problems demand increased intentionality around solutions that move us in the right direction.
  • Featuring top thought leaders and experts in the field, this event will offer invaluable insights around our most pressing global challenges.
  • TEDxWrigleyville 2023 gives special thanks to the Chicago Cubs and Atlas Media for their support.

AeroVanti Selects Dr. Scott Hopes as its New Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

AeroVanti Club, a high-growth startup that’s transforming the private aviation industry through its unique and competitive membership model, has named Dr. Scott Hopes as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • AeroVanti Club, a high-growth startup that’s transforming the private aviation industry through its unique and competitive membership model, has named Dr. Scott Hopes as its new Chief Executive Officer.
  • Hopes, who most recently served as County Administrator at Manatee County, Florida, has extensive executive leadership in the aviation, aerospace, healthcare, IT, education, and government sectors.
  • “I’m honored to take over as CEO of this innovative organization,” said AeroVanti CEO Dr. Scott Hopes.
  • “AeroVanti is poised for phenomenal growth and Dr. Hopes is an excellent leader to have at the helm.”

Major League Baseball, Clubs and Commissioner Face Federal Age Discrimination Lawsuit Brought by Former Scouts

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

DENVER, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of more than 15 former professional baseball scouts is suing Major League Baseball, all 30 MLB teams and Commissioner of Baseball Robert Manfred for allegedly violating federal and state laws that prohibit age discrimination.

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  • DENVER, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of more than 15 former professional baseball scouts is suing Major League Baseball, all 30 MLB teams and Commissioner of Baseball Robert Manfred for allegedly violating federal and state laws that prohibit age discrimination.
  • In addition, the lawsuit states that MLB clubs used the COVID-19 pandemic to justify terminating the contracts of older scouts and have collectively blacklisted and denied re-employment to them based on a stance that they are "too old."
  • "When clubs are acting together to profile scouts by age and prevent us from being rehired, it's very difficult for most to reinvent themselves when approaching the twilight of their professional careers."
  • "By diminishing the experience of these scouts, baseball is violating its own brand, as well as federal and state employment laws.

ZENB NAMED PROUD PARTNER OF THE CHICAGO CUBS

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

CHICAGO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Real ingredients pioneer and Chicago-based plant-full food company ZENB announces that they have been named a Proud Partner of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field for the 2023-2024 seasons and that ZENB Pasta will be served at Wrigley Field starting in June. As more active and health-conscious consumers incorporate whole ingredient foods into their diets, ZENB has teamed up with one of the most popular teams in baseball to showcase the power of plants in supporting balanced nutrition and fueling high-performance lifestyles.

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  • CHICAGO, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Real ingredients pioneer and Chicago-based plant-full food company ZENB announces that they have been named a Proud Partner of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field for the 2023-2024 seasons and that ZENB Pasta will be served at Wrigley Field starting in June.
  • ZENB will showcase the power of plants through rotating pasta recipes served at Wrigley Field starting this summer.
  • ZENB uses a plant-full approach to cultivate more conscientious eating and deliver nutrient-dense products without compromising on taste and texture.
  • "We're excited to introduce ZENB to Cubs fans at Wrigley Field this season," said Cubs Vice President of Corporate Partnerships Alex Seyferth.