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UnifyWork Takes Hiring to New Heights

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

CLEVELAND, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnifyWork, the workforce intelligence platform powering regional talent networks, hosted its virtual hiring event, FlashHired, on January 30th. The event, which aimed to reduce the long hiring processes and lack of engagement from employers and seekers, proved successful with numerous hires occurring within days following the event.

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  • CLEVELAND, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnifyWork, the workforce intelligence platform powering regional talent networks, hosted its virtual hiring event, FlashHired, on January 30th.
  • The event, which aimed to reduce the long hiring processes and lack of engagement from employers and seekers, proved successful with numerous hires occurring within days following the event.
  • "FlashHired is a prime example of how UnifyWork is providing innovative solutions to address the talent shortage and the inefficiencies and inequities of traditional hiring methods," said Stephen McHale, Founder and CEO of UnifyWork.
  • To learn more about UnifyWork and sign up for the next FlashHired event, visit unifywork.com .

Survey Says Cleveland and Cincinnati Dominate Biggest NFL Busts List

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The data is based on responses given by sports fans across 48 states plus Washington, D.C., who voted on the biggest busts in the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and the biggest ever busts in all sports combined.

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  • The data is based on responses given by sports fans across 48 states plus Washington, D.C., who voted on the biggest busts in the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and the biggest ever busts in all sports combined.
  • "What was jarring was seeing so many athletes with Ohio ties on the list, particularly given the broad group of respondents.
  • Johnny Manziel (Cleveland), Akili Smith (Cincinnati), Tim Couch (Cleveland) and Ki-Jana Carter (Cincinnati) are all in the top 10.
  • And when you check the list of overall busts, it doesn’t get any better for Ohio.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities Announces New President and CEO Jean C. Accius, PhD

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

ALEXANDRIA , Va., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a national nonprofit that removes the barriers to good health and equity, today announced Jean C. Accius, PhD as its new president and CEO.

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  • ALEXANDRIA , Va., Feb.1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, a national nonprofit that removes the barriers to good health and equity, today announced Jean C. Accius, PhD as its new president and CEO.
  • "I was drawn to CHC's powerful mission and dedicated board and staff team," said Dr. Jean C. Accius.
  • "Leading CHC has been the highlight of my 40-year nonprofit career," said Thomas G. Bognanno, president and CEO at CHC.
  • To ensure a smooth transition and demonstrate his full support for the new CEO, current CEO Thomas G. Bognanno will remain with CHC through March 31.

Carlos Boozer Joins Sought After Real Estate Firm, The Campins Company Sports & Entertainment Division

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlos Boozer partners with Katrina Campins and The Campins Company to offer best-in-class real estate services nationwide to athletes, entertainers, and high net-worth individuals.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlos Boozer partners with Katrina Campins and The Campins Company to offer best-in-class real estate services nationwide to athletes, entertainers, and high net-worth individuals.
  • Carlos Boozer, a long-time friend and client of Katrina Campins, became licensed as a real estate agent in 2022 in an effort to offer the same level of services Campins provided him during his NBA career.
  • Boozer and Campins have nurtured a 20-year relationship as close friends and confidants, which began when Campins handled all of Boozer's domestic real estate transactions during his basketball career; a role she continues to play today.
  • After leaving Duke his junior year to play in the NBA, Carlos Boozer was three classes shy of finishing his degree.

Greenlite Executes Agreement with Chief Operating Officer

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Friday, January 13, 2023

Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlite Ventures, Inc. (OTC Pink: GRNL) has signed an Agreement with Richard Estalella making him the Company's Chief Operating Officer.

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  • Boca Raton, FL, Jan. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greenlite Ventures, Inc. (OTC Pink: GRNL) has signed an Agreement with Richard Estalella making him the Company's Chief Operating Officer.
  • Estalella will be responsible for overseeing GRNL's operational flow, process improvements, and strategic planning including operational expansion.
  • Prior to that he served as President of MusclePharm, a publicly traded sports nutrition company that tripled its sales during his 3-year tenure.
  • Estalella helped identify, negotiate and close endorsement deals with numerous athletes, teams and organizations including Tiger Woods, Arnold Schwarzenegger, UFC, Manchester City, and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Online Lottery Ticket Platform Jackpot.com Launches in Texas With $42 Million in Funding

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Monday, January 9, 2023

Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42M in funding from some of the country’s top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs.

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  • Jackpot.com, the online lottery ticket platform, launched today in Texas with $42M in funding from some of the country’s top professional sports franchises and marketing partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs.
  • Texans can instantly play the Powerball, Mega Millions, Lotto Texas, and Texas Two Step, then view scanned copies of their purchased tickets in their account.
  • The Texas Lottery is the third largest in the US, generating more than $8 billion in record-breaking sales in the 2022 fiscal year, according to the Texas Lottery Commission .
  • Over the last 30 years, the Texas Lottery has contributed over $35 billion to supporting public education in Texas.

OHIO'S GAMING COMPANY CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SPORTSBOOK BETTING

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Christine bet $68 on the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship marking the official opening of betJACK's two sportsbooks in Northeast Ohio and the betJACK mobile platform.

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  • Christine bet $68 on the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship marking the official opening of betJACK's two sportsbooks in Northeast Ohio and the betJACK mobile platform.
  • The wager celebrates the year 1968, in which the organization was founded.
  • In celebration of the launch of sportsbook betting in the Buckeye State, Ohio's Gaming Company will make a donation that matches total wagers placed with betJACK during the first two hours of legal sports wagering, up to $20,000.
  • To learn more about betJACK, the only sportsbook app built in Ohio for Ohio, visit betjack.com .

Caesars Sportsbook Goes Live with Mobile and In-person Sports Betting in Ohio

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legalized sports betting is officially underway in the state of Ohio, and Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced that its sports betting wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, is officially live on desktop and available for download on iOS and Android. Eligible sports fans can now wager responsibly while earning unmatched Caesars Rewards on the Caesars Sportsbook app or by visiting two new Caesars Sportsbook retail locations now accepting bets in the Buckeye State.

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  • Eligible sports fans can now wager responsibly while earning unmatched Caesars Rewards on the Caesars Sportsbook app or by visiting two new Caesars Sportsbook retail locations now accepting bets in the Buckeye State.
  • "Caesars Sportsbook is ready to offer a top-of-the-line sports betting experience to Ohioans," said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital.
  • In addition to the Caesars Sportsbook mobile app, Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting in-person sports wagers and mobile account cash deposits at two popular entertainment destinations familiar to Ohioans.
  • Caesars Sportsbook ties mobile sports betting to unmatched rewards via the industry-leading loyalty program Caesars Rewards .

OHIO'S GAMING COMPANY CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF SPORTSBOOK BETTING

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Sunday, January 1, 2023

Christine bet $68 on the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship, marking the official opening of betJACK's two sportsbooks in Northeast Ohio and the betJACK mobile platform.

Key Points: 
  • Christine bet $68 on the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the NBA Championship, marking the official opening of betJACK's two sportsbooks in Northeast Ohio and the betJACK mobile platform.
  • The wager celebrates the year 1968, the year the organization was founded.
  • In celebration of the launch of sportsbook betting in the Buckeye State, Ohio's Gaming Company will make a donation that matches total wagers placed with betJACK during the first two hours of legal sports wagering, up to $20,000.
  • To learn more about betJACK, the only sportsbook app built in Ohio for Ohio, visit betjack.com .

Levels Named to Fast Company’s Second Annual List of the Next Big Things in Tech

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Levels , a software company that provides real-time feedback on how food affects your health, today announced it has been named to Fast Companys second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industriesfrom agriculture and environment to productivity and artificial intelligence.

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  • Levels , a software company that provides real-time feedback on how food affects your health, today announced it has been named to Fast Companys second annual Next Big Things in Tech list, honoring technology breakthroughs that promise to shape the future of industriesfrom agriculture and environment to productivity and artificial intelligence.
  • Our company is laser focused on reversing these preventable metabolic trends, which starts with awareness of the problem.
  • Fast Companys recognition is a great step towards achieving this goal.
  • Levels closed its $38 million Series A earlier this year with a portion of the raise driven by member crowdfunding.