College Football Hall of Fame

Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr. Visits Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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Friday, September 1, 2023

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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson today stopped by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The former Georgia Tech star was in town to help kickoff Aflac's Kickoff for a Cause game tonight at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, in Atlanta where the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will face the Louisville Cardinals.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NFL Hall of Fame receiver Calvin "Megatron" Johnson today stopped by the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Johnson, along with Aflac U.S. President Virgil R Miller, visited with children, families and healthcare providers, while posing for photos and delivering Aflac ducks.
He also delivered My Special Aflac Ducks® to several patients who are dealing with cancer and sickle cell disease.
My Special Aflac Duck is a robotic, comforting duck that helps children 3 and over cope with cancer or blood disorders like sickle cell disease.

Prudential Financial signs on as title sponsor for Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic at Red Bull Arena

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Prudential Financial has signed on as the title sponsor for the Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic, which features Grambling State University and Hampton University kicking off at 3 p.m.

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Prudential Financial has signed on as the title sponsor for the Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic, which features Grambling State University and Hampton University kicking off at 3 p.m.
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230717840831/en/
Brick City HBCU Classic logo (Graphic: Business Wire)
The Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic is a celebration of the culture and excellence of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
The Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic renews a popular rivalry between two teams that each boast College Football Hall of Fame coaches — Eddie Robinson of GSU and Joe Taylor of HU.
Additional information on tickets and Brick City HBCU Kickoff Classic events can be found at brickcityclassic.com .

OpenLocker Holdings, Inc. Discusses NIL Summit Results and Revolutionary Market Opportunity with The Stock Day Podcast

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

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CEO of the Company, Howard Gostfrand, joined Stock Day host Kevin Davis.

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CEO of the Company, Howard Gostfrand, joined Stock Day host Kevin Davis.
"Recently, we were in Atlanta, Georgia at the College Football Hall of Fame where they were hosting the NIL Summit," he continued.
"What is the size of the Name, Image, and Likeness market opportunity and why is your company so well positioned within it?"
"At the conference, it was suggested that the market opportunity was around $15 billion," he added.

Grier Family Announces Project and Celebrated Juneteenth in Atlanta

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Friday, June 16, 2023

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The controversial 1956 Sugar Bowl's post-game awards banquet was hosted by the segregated St. Charles Hotel. Despite doubts that Grier would make an attendance, he not only took his rightful place at the dinner, he accepted an invitation to dine with the Georgia Tech players. Sixty six years later, while the nation marked its second time in history recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, another second in history was made -- Pitt's Bobby Grier and Georgia Tech's Wade Mitchell dined together once more, this time at Atlanta's There on Fifth, with the freedom and pride to celebrate this moment in American history with their families.

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ATLANTA, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Juneteenth, 89 year old Bobby Grier traveled to Atlanta to tour Georgia Tech, the College Football Hall of Fame, and the National Center for Civil and Human Rights with his son, Rob Grier Jr., and Blake Van Leer, grandson to late President Van Leer to announce a future release of their book about the 1956 Sugar Bowl through Grier and Van Leer Archives.
At Georgia Tech's historical Bobby Dodd Stadium, people witnessed Bobby Grier and Georgia Tech's former quarterback Wade Mitchell shake hands for the first time since 1956.
Fox 5 Atlanta's reporter Paul Milliken interviewed Grier Jr. and Van Leer

Utah-based GritCo, LLC acquires Atlanta software development company Codesmith.

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

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ATLANTA, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Utah-based holding company GritCo, LLC with portfolio companies focusing on educational software technology and digital marketing, has acquired Atlanta-based Codesmith that offers custom web and mobile software development, growth marketing and IT staffing.

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ATLANTA, June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Utah-based holding company GritCo, LLC with portfolio companies focusing on educational software technology and digital marketing, has acquired Atlanta-based Codesmith that offers custom web and mobile software development, growth marketing and IT staffing.
Codesmith has over a decade of experience building custom software solutions for startups and mid-market clients in fintech, education, gaming, sports, ecomm, and manufacturing.
The company has delivered services to over 200 brands including The College Football Hall of Fame, Royal Flush Plumbing, Affinity Bank, Scientific Games and Pacesetter Steel.
The acquisition closed in the second quarter of 2023 and GritCo will continue to operate under the Codesmith name.

OpenLocker Announces NIL Partnership with University of Florida Student-Athletes that will Launch at the NIL Summit in Atlanta, GA June 3 - 5

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Friday, June 2, 2023

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OpenLocker is a sponsor of the NIL Summit taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA on June 3-5 where the student-athletes will sign their personalized collectibles.

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OpenLocker is a sponsor of the NIL Summit taking place at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, GA on June 3-5 where the student-athletes will sign their personalized collectibles.
Each athlete will also make an appearance on the OpenLocker podcast giving fans an opportunity to interact with them via the company’s media properties.
Collectibles featuring the NIL of UF student-athletes are available for purchase in the Gataverse marketplace on OpenLocker’s proprietary FanTech platform.
The Gataverse has also announced its application of a UF alumni basketball team in the 2023 The Basketball Tournament (TBT).

OpenLocker Holdings, Inc. Discusses Boca Raton Event Celebrating Final Four Run of FAU Men's Basketball Team and Upcoming NIL Conference with The Stock Day Podcast

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

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"For all of the student athletes that we contract with, we develop a digital collectible," explained Gostfrand.

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"For all of the student athletes that we contract with, we develop a digital collectible," explained Gostfrand.
"When we last spoke, we discussed an upcoming event in Boca Raton for the FAU men's basketball team.
"We ended up having a celebration of the FAU men's basketball team for making it to the Final Four," said Gostfrand.
"This week myself and the management team will be in New York City at the EF Hutton Conference," he said.

John Carroll University Names Brian Polian '97 as Director of Athletics

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Carroll University in Cleveland today announced that Brian Polian, a 25-year veteran of collegiate sports leadership, has been named the next Director of Athletics, effective May 22, 2023. A member of the John Carroll Class of 1997, Polian most recently served as Associate Athletics Director and General Manager of Football at Louisiana State University (LSU) after spending a season under Brian Kelly as Special Teams Coordinator. Prior to LSU, he was special teams coordinator at the University of Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and Stanford and head football coach at Nevada.

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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- John Carroll University in Cleveland today announced that Brian Polian, a 25-year veteran of collegiate sports leadership, has been named the next Director of Athletics, effective May 22, 2023.
A member of the John Carroll Class of 1997, Polian most recently served as Associate Athletics Director and General Manager of Football at Louisiana State University (LSU) after spending a season under Brian Kelly as Special Teams Coordinator.
"I am pleased to welcome Brian Polian back to John Carroll University as the next leader of our Athletic Department and an impactful partner for our faculty, staff, coaches, and leadership team," said Alan R. Miciak, Ph.D., president of John Carroll University.
John Carroll University and Northeast Ohio has always been one of those places," said Polian.

Risk3sixty Named a Pacesetter for the Fifth Consecutive Year

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Thursday, April 27, 2023

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ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Risk3sixty, a leading cybersecurity technology and consulting firm, announced today that it has been named a Pacesetter Award winner by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for the fifth consecutive year. The Pacesetter Awards celebrate the 100 fastest-growing privately held companies in Atlanta across various industries, including technology, healthcare, commercial real estate, staffing/hiring, marketing, transportation/logistics, restaurant/retail/hospitality, and residential real estate.

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ATLANTA, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Risk3sixty , a leading cybersecurity technology and consulting firm, announced today that it has been named a Pacesetter Award winner by the Atlanta Business Chronicle for the fifth consecutive year.
The Pacesetter Awards are based on the financial growth of the business, making it a momentous achievement for any business to win for five consecutive years.
"We are honored to be recognized as a Pacesetter Award winner again this year," said CEO and Co-founder Christian Hyatt.
As an Atlanta-based company, risk3sixty is dedicated to giving back to the local community through partnerships with colleges and non-profits.

SECRETARIAT LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION By CHROME STUDIO

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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LUBBOCK, Texas, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifty years after his legendary Triple Crown win, Secretariat still reigns as an American icon and beloved "people's horse." Now, a new generation of fans can connect with his story through a fresh and creative perspective. CHROME Studio, a leading retail design company, has exclusively manufactured a line of apparel and hard goods that showcase Secretariat's mystique to cool kids everywhere.

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CHROME Studio, a leading retail design company, has exclusively manufactured a line of apparel and hard goods that showcase Secretariat's mystique to cool kids everywhere.
"We're honored to launch this program for Secretariat and his millions of fans worldwide," said Stephen Spiegelberg, owner of CHROME Studio.
CHROME Studio, ShopCHROME.com , has a proven track record of creating specialty-made goods for retail concepts and collaborating with top brands seeking the best in class.
Overall, the Secretariat collection is sure to be a hit among both old and new fans, as it pays homage to a true American champion in a unique and fashionable way.