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THE ROLLING STONES AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM UP TO RELEASE LIMITED EDITION RUN OF EXCLUSIVE TEAM VERSIONS OF HACKNEY DIAMONDS

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rolling Stones and Major League Baseball have teamed up to release limited edition vinyl of Hackney Diamonds. Available exclusively at TheRollingStones.com, this extremely limited, true collectors' item will feature custom art for each of the 30 MLB Clubs in pocket jackets housing single disc baseball white vinyl. Pre-order your favorite team vinyl now HERE. Hackney Diamonds X MLB will be released October 20th.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rolling Stones and Major League Baseball have teamed up to release limited edition vinyl of Hackney Diamonds.
  • The Rolling Stones and Major League Baseball have had a long history together.
  • Earlier this month The Stones launched the album at a globally live streamed event from Hackney Empire in East London.
  • Hackney Diamonds marks The Stones (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood) first album produced by producer and musician Andrew Watt.

Verizon continues to upgrade Washington DC's network

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Washington DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon has recently made major upgrades to the network serving customers in Washington DC.
  • With the recent deployments and upgrades, 75% of people in Washington DC now have access to 5G service from Verizon.
  • Throughout Washington DC, Verizon engineers are using 100 MHz of C-band spectrum to deliver 5G service to customers.
  • In the most recent test measuring performance of major wireless carriers throughout Washington DC, Verizon was unbeaten for overall network performance.

Hyundai Introduces Mobile Service Center in Washington, D.C. to Drive Further Installations of Free Anti-theft Software Upgrade

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Monday, July 24, 2023

The mobile clinic is intended to complement Hyundai's nationwide network of dealerships and drive further installations of Hyundai's free anti-theft software upgrade for customers who continue to be affected by the thefts.

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  • The mobile clinic is intended to complement Hyundai's nationwide network of dealerships and drive further installations of Hyundai's free anti-theft software upgrade for customers who continue to be affected by the thefts.
  • Specially trained mobile service technicians will be on-site to install and complete the software upgrade, which should take less than an hour.
  • "Our dealers across the country are currently maximizing the number of anti-theft software installations that can be performed on a daily basis, and this mobile clinic will help further accelerate completion rates.
  • Our goal is to get the software upgrade installed on every one of the affected vehicles."

KIA AMERICA PLUGS INTO ELECTRIFY EXPO WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 22-23

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia America is plugging into Electrify Expo Washington, D.C., from July 22-23 at RFK Stadium as part of the brand's continued campaign to educate consumers on the ease of EV ownership by bringing its award-winning lineup of EVs to Electrify Expo, where attendees can learn more about the benefits of EV ownership, gain valuable insight into what EV ownership entails and experience electric vehicles first-hand. In Washington, D.C., the Kia EV6 -- winner of the esteemed 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year™ award, the EV6 GT, which recently captured the 2023 World Performance Car title, and the multi award-winning Niro EV model will be available for test drives. Electrify Expo D.C. attendees will also be among the first consumers to see the upcoming all-new EV9, Kia's first dedicated three-row EV SUV1.  Kia will participate in several upcoming Electrify Expo events including Washington, D.C., New York, Seattle and Miami.

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  • Electrify Expo D.C. attendees will also be among the first consumers to see the upcoming all-new EV9, Kia's first dedicated three-row EV SUV1.
  • Kia will participate in several upcoming Electrify Expo events including Washington, D.C., New York, Seattle and Miami.
  • "Electrify Expo is the best place to learn about electric vehicles and experience Kia's commitment to sustainable mobility leadership with our growing roster of innovative and award-winning electric vehicles," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
  • Kia will take what we learn and use that knowledge to develop solutions to help make the transition easier."

MITSUBISHI MOTORS' AWARD-WINNING OUTLANDER PLUG-IN HYBRID TO STAR AT ELECTRIFY EXPO IN WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Monday, July 17, 2023

The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which has received multiple awards while enjoying rave reviews from media and customers, will be on static display and available for test drives at every Electrify Expo event in 2023.

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  • The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which has received multiple awards while enjoying rave reviews from media and customers, will be on static display and available for test drives at every Electrify Expo event in 2023.
  • "Electrify Expo is the perfect venue to introduce the award-winning 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to customers looking to make an initial move into electrified mobility," said Mark Chaffin, MMNA President and CEO.
  • The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid blends the clean and quiet motoring of an electric vehicle with the range and ease of refueling of gasoline.
  • Electrify Expo is the number one electric vehicle festival in North America, attracting more e-curious consumers than any other event in the country.

Electrify Expo’s Bay Area Debut Includes New Vehicles, Thrilling Experiences, and Over 20,000 Test Rides

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Especially noteworthy were the three vehicles making their North American public debut at the festival - the Volvo EX90, Polestar 3 and Volkswagen ID.Buzz.

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  • Especially noteworthy were the three vehicles making their North American public debut at the festival - the Volvo EX90, Polestar 3 and Volkswagen ID.Buzz.
  • The EX90 is Volvo’s new 100% electric SUV with seven comfortable and adult-sized seats, all wheel drive and one pedal drive.
  • All three vehicles are scheduled for deliveries in 2024, but Electrify Expo attendees got an exciting first look.
  • “It was only a matter of time until we brought Electrify Expo to the Northern California Bay Area” said CEO and Founder of Electrify Expo BJ Birtwell.

Mitsubishi Motors to Showcase Outlander Plug-in Hybrid at All 2023 Electrify Expo Events

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors' flagship model, the 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, will be featured throughout the seven-stop all-things-electric festival, which starts in Long Beach, Calif., May 19-21

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  • Mitsubishi Motors' flagship model, the 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid, will be featured throughout the seven-stop all-things-electric festival, which starts in Long Beach, Calif., May 19-21
    In addition to static exhibits, consumers will have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid; the world's first – and world's best-selling – Plug-in Hybrid SUV
    FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) announced today that it will showcase the 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in Hybrid during Electrify Expo's seven-stop nationwide exhibit experience.
  • The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid SUV, which has received multiple awards while enjoying rave reviews from media and customers, will be on static display and available for test drives at every Electrify Expo event in 2023.
  • "Electrify Expo is the perfect venue to introduce the award-winning 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid to customers looking to make an initial move into electrified mobility," said Mark Chaffin, MMNA President and CEO.
  • The 2023 Outlander Plug-in Hybrid blends the clean and quiet motoring of an electric vehicle with the range and ease of refueling of gasoline.

Events DC Names Angie M. Gates President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Events DC today named Angie M. Gates president and chief executive officer of the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, following a comprehensive national search. Gates, who most recently served as DC's Director of the Office of Cable, Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME), will guide the organization tasked with generating economic and community benefits for DC residents and businesses through premier events beginning on November 14, 2022.

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  • "On behalf of Events DC's board of directors, I am thrilled to welcome Angie M. Gates as our new president and CEO," Max Brown, chairman, Events DC board of directors.
  • Under Gates' leadership, Events DC will further its mission of building community connections through impactful events and programming as the city continues to flourish following the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Gates succeeds Samuel R. Thomas, Chief Operating Officer, who served as interim president and CEO following the resignation of Gregory A. O'Dell in March 2022.
  • "Under the leadership of Angie, Samuel, the entire executive team and our board members, I am confident that Events DC will continue to flourish."

Events DC Hires POLIHIRE to Lead Search for Next President and Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced that DC-based executive search firm, POLIHIRE, will lead the organization's search for its next president and chief executive officer.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, today announced that DC-based executive search firm, POLIHIRE, will lead the organization's search for its next president and chief executive officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have POLIHIRE on board to help with this important search effort," said Max Brown, chairman, Events DC board of directors.
  • Founded in 2006 in Washington, DC, POLIHIRE has become one of the fastest-growing executive search firms in the nation.
  • Former Events DC chief operating officer, Samuel Thomas has served as interim president and chief executive officer since the role was vacated in May.

EVENTS DC BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES SALE OF LAND BENEATH MARRIOTT MARQUIS

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Friday, June 10, 2022

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, announced that its board of directors voted yesterday to approve the sale of land it owns beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown DC to the hotel developer. A portion of the proceeds from the sale – approximately $10 million -- will fund grants that provide financial assistance to qualified nonprofit cultural institutions based in the District. The funding is intended to aid organizations with needed resources during the recovery phase of the pandemic. These institutions that engage in the management, interpretation and distribution of cultural and artistic knowledge and offer and promote activities meant to inform, educate attract visitors and residents to DC.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Events DC, the official convention and sports authority of the District of Columbia, announced that its board of directors voted yesterday to approve the sale of land it owns beneath the Marriott Marquis hotel in downtown DC to the hotel developer.
  • "We thank our partners at Events DC, Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development for their continued support and investment in our local economy."
  • The sale is the result of a stipulation in the original lease signed in 2010 that granted the hotel developer the option to purchase the land where the hotel currently sits from Events DC and the DC government.
  • "This landmark hotel has been vital to transforming this area into an events and entertainment destination," said Max Brown, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Events DC.