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RTC Partners Announces Four Investments as Foundation for Powerhouse Marketing Services Platform

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Monday, November 13, 2023

RTC Partners , a growth-focused private equity firm, today announced it has closed strategic growth investments in four industry-leading, North America-based marketing and sales services firms – fama PR , Intelisent , MarketBridge , and Quarry .

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  • RTC Partners , a growth-focused private equity firm, today announced it has closed strategic growth investments in four industry-leading, North America-based marketing and sales services firms – fama PR , Intelisent , MarketBridge , and Quarry .
  • Bringing these firms together establishes the foundation of an integrated and data-driven platform designed to drive value creation across a wide spectrum of client marketing and sales initiatives.
  • These high-impact, data-driven marketing services firms span go-to-market strategy and analytics, demand generation, public relations and marketing effectiveness measurement.
  • “We are solving a significant gap in the marketplace,” said Tony Brindisi, managing partner, RTC Partners.

British Swim School Expands to Serve More Texas Residents

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Friday, November 24, 2023

PEARLAND and MANVEL, Texas, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Pearland-Manvel, Texas. The new franchise, owned by husband and wife duo Robb Hass and Greta Hass-Baccifava, teaches lessons at the 24-Hour Fitness Pearland Super Sport on 10011 Broadway Street in Pearland.

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  • The Nation's Premier 'Learn to Swim' Provider adding location in Pearland/Manvel, Texas
    PEARLAND and MANVEL, Texas, Nov. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School , the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Pearland-Manvel, Texas.
  • "I really like what British Swim School is all about.
  • After speaking with about 20 British Swim School owners, Robb was impressed by the company's mission and values.
  • For more information about British Swim School of Pearland-Manvel or to book a lesson, visit https://britishswimschool.com/pearland-manvel/ .

British Swim School Dives into West Portland Suburbs with New Location

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BEAVERTON, Ore., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, continues its rapid expansion across North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in the West Portland Suburbs. The first pool of British Swim School of West Portland Suburbs is conveniently located off U.S. Highway 26 and NW Cornell Road at 24 Hour Fitness - Tanasbourne Super Sport. Lessons will run Thursdays through Sundays starting on November 4th.

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  • The first pool of British Swim School of West Portland Suburbs is conveniently located off U.S. Highway 26 and NW Cornell Road at 24 Hour Fitness - Tanasbourne Super Sport.
  • Witnessing his transformation into a competitive swimmer in the nurturing environment of British Swim School motivated the Santiagos to fill the void they discovered upon moving to Portland.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Alex and Jisha Santiago to our British Swim School family," said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.
  • For more information about British Swim School, visit British Swim School of West Portland Suburbs.

She Did it!! Ultra Marathon Swimmer Sarah Thomas Completes Swim Across Lake Mead Swimming 47.5 Miles to Make Waves to Fight Cancer for Swim Across America

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On October 7, 2023, ultra marathon swimmer Sarah Thomas set another world record with a monumental swim that no other swimmer has ever attempted. Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam. The swim took her 26 hours, 45 minutes and 45 seconds (26:45:45) to complete. Sarah, a breast cancer survivor, took on this swim not just to break another world record, but to help make waves in the fight against cancer and to raise critical funds for cancer research with Swim Across America.

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  • Sarah completed a 47.5-mile swim (pending ratification) of the entire length of Lake Mead – from the Colorado River to the Hoover Dam.
  • I'm a cold water swimmer, so this was a bit warmer than I'm used to, but it ended up being lovely," said Sarah Thomas.
  • I'm so excited to be able to accomplish swimming in Lake Mead, and as a breast cancer survivor, to do it during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all while raising crucial funds for cancer research with Swim Across America."
  • Sarah has supported Swim Across America since 2018, when the inaugural Swim Across America - Denver swim was held in her home community.

British Swim School of Milwaukee South & Western Suburbs Launches Barracuda Swim Team

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School of Milwaukee South & Western Suburbs is thrilled to announce the formation of the Barracudas Swim Team. This new venture aims to fill a significant gap in the local sports scene, left by the discontinuation of the Piranhas Competitive Swim Team by the YMCA at Pabst Farms.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School of Milwaukee South & Western Suburbs is thrilled to announce the formation of the Barracudas Swim Team.
  • Recognizing this need, Joel and Marnie Gannon, owners of British Swim School of Milwaukee South & Western Suburbs, were contacted by a YMCA family member who suggested they look into taking on a team and they followed through with the idea.
  • British Swim School has always been great about creating safe and happy swimmers, and this was a golden opportunity to extend that mission to the larger swimming community," said Joel Gannon, co-owner of British Swim School of Milwaukee South & Western Suburbs.
  • The Barracudas Swim Team is a collaborative effort between British Swim School and Carroll University.

British Swim School Dives Into Suburban Dallas with Opening

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Friday, September 8, 2023

FRISCO-PROSPER, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, continues its swift growth across North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in the popular Frisco-Prosper area of suburban Dallas.

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  • The Nation's Premier 'Learn to Swim' Provider Opens a New Location in Frisco-Prosper, TX
    FRISCO-PROSPER, Texas, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School , the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, continues its swift growth across North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in the popular Frisco-Prosper area of suburban Dallas.
  • For new owner Robert Hegarty, owning a British Swim School fits naturally into a life dedicated to public service and safety.
  • "We couldn't be happier to welcome Robert aboard to the British Swim School family," said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.
  • For more information about British Swim School, visit‥ http://www.britishswimschool.com/frisco-prosper/ .

What happens to your body when you get left in the cold

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Monday, September 4, 2023

Pret has reportedly apologised and said it is working with the manufacturer to ensure this doesn’t happen again.

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  • Pret has reportedly apologised and said it is working with the manufacturer to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
  • It only takes a short amount of time in the cold for the body to be seriously affected.
  • When the body deviates from this temperature, it’s either because it’s fighting an infection (causing temperature to rise) or because it’s been exposed to cold.
  • This means the body is unable to produce enough heat to keep up with the rate it’s being lost.
  • In the severe stage, body temperature drops below 28℃ and most body systems stop functioning.

Dangers of the cold

    • Although hypothermia due to cold air takes longer, air movement can cause it to set in faster.
    • Frostbite is the freezing of the skin, which progresses to deeper tissues if cold exposure continues.
    • But as hypothermia sets in this can be counterproductive as it circulates blood from the cold limbs back to the core, risking even greater body temperature drops.
    • Movement during moderate or severe hypothermia can increase the risk of death due to this rush of cold blood to the core.
    • For people with mild hypothermia, removing them from the cold, taking off any wet clothing and giving them extra layers to warm up usually helps.

Ohio Scuba Diving Quarry Installs First Underwater Farm in the United States

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Gilboa Quarry ( www.gilboaquarry.com ), the leading scuba diving quarry and entertainment center in the Midwest, is partnering with OceanReefGroup, an innovator in underwater technology, to install the first effective Nemo’s Garden underwater farming biosphere in the United States.

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  • Gilboa Quarry ( www.gilboaquarry.com ), the leading scuba diving quarry and entertainment center in the Midwest, is partnering with OceanReefGroup, an innovator in underwater technology, to install the first effective Nemo’s Garden underwater farming biosphere in the United States.
  • The Nemo’s Garden installation at Gilboa Quarry is a significant milestone in sustainable marine agriculture development in the United States.
  • The Gilboa Quarry biosphere will be live streamed on YouTube and Facebook and on the Gilboa Quarry website where marine enthusiasts from around the world can watch divers enjoy crops growing underwater in Ohio, USA.
  • ”OCEAN REEF is thrilled to partner with Gilboa Quarry to bring Nemo’s Garden to the United States,” said Luca Gamberini, VP of OceanReefGroup – OCEAN REEF.

SwimKids Swimming School Raises $6,000 in Funds for Hope Floats

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Tuesday, July 25, 2023

DALLAS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Each year SwimKids Swim School runs a Swim for Hope event. This event encourages our Stealth Swim Team swimmers to swim as many laps in the pool as they can during their 45 min practice time. Swimmers request donations from sponsors either per lap or a flat donation regardless of the number of laps completed.

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  • Virginia swim schools hosted their annual Swim for Hope event, raising funds to provide scholarships for swim lessons that prevent drownings.
  • DALLAS, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Each year SwimKids Swim School runs a Swim for Hope event.
  • The SwimKids Swim for Hope Event supports the organization Hope Floats.
  • Whether your child is six months, six years old or sixteen, it is never too early, or too late, to begin their swimming journey with SwimKids!

British Swim School Dives into New Massachusetts Location

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Monday, July 10, 2023

LAWRENCE, Mass., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School, the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, is maintaining its impressive growth trajectory throughout North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.

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  • The Nation's Premier 'Learn to Swim' Provider Open in Lawrence, MA
    LAWRENCE, Mass., July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- British Swim School , the nation's leading "learn to swim" franchise company, is maintaining its impressive growth trajectory throughout North America with the opening of its newest franchise location in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.
  • For new owner Rachael Proia, owning a British Swim School is a family affair.
  • "I bought into a different franchise and am now expanding into British Swim School.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Rachael to the British Swim School family," said Ashley Gundlach, British Swim School President.