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Ready® Unites with Susan G. Komen® against Breast Cancer

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susan G. Komen®, the world's leading breast cancer organization, today announced a partnership with Ready®, one of the fastest growing premium sports nutrition brands in America with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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  • Readyis committing significant funding in support of Komen's work against breast cancer by donating $250,000 to Susan G. Komen to help fund breast cancer research and patient support services
    Beginning in January, the signature Ready Bars will be available nationwide in over 4,400 Walmart stores and other retailers across the country.
  • The events held across the United States draw several thousands of participants who raise critical funds for breast cancer research and patient support services while spotlighting breast cancer patients, individuals living with metastatic breast cancer, survivors and all those affected by the disease.
  • Creating a world without breast cancer is our vision and Ready is committed to helping us make that a reality."
  • Susan G. Komen is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever.

Ready® Signs Quarterback, First Round Draft Pick Kenny Pickett

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ready®, one of the fastest growing sports nutrition brands in America with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, today announced the signing of NFL first round draft pick and Pittsburgh Steeler rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett as a Ready® athlete.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ready, one of the fastest growing sports nutrition brands in America with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, today announced the signing of NFL first round draft pick and Pittsburgh Steeler rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett as a Ready athlete.
  • Pickett was already quite familiar with Ready having used its products while at Pitt, so the partnership was a logical extension.
  • Pickett will only promote products he uses during training, its Sports Drink and a few other select Ready products in his various online and non-digital platforms.
  • "I'm excited to be part of the Ready Team especially since I've experienced the benefits of the products when I was at Pitt," said Pickett.

Ready® Earns Full Distribution at Walmart; Ready® Bars Set for National Launch

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Monday, July 11, 2022

PITTSBURGH, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ready® (@ready_nutrition), one of the fastest-growing sports nutrition companies in America with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, continues to rapidly expand its national distribution with the June 24th launch of its Ready® Protein Bars in over 4,400 Walmart locations nationwide.

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  • Ready, with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, continues the expansion of its national distribution with today's launch of its Ready Protein Bars in over 4,400 Walmart locations.
  • PITTSBURGH, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ready (@ready_nutrition), one of the fastest-growing sports nutrition companies in America with co-owners Aaron Donald and Giannis Antetokounmpo, continues to rapidly expand its national distribution with the June 24th launch of its Ready Protein Bars in over 4,400 Walmart locations nationwide.
  • Ready Bars can be found in Walmart's Cereal and Snack Aisle, packaged in convenient, 5-Count Boxes.
  • "We're excited that our Ready Bars resonated so quickly with Walmart shoppers and our sales performance earned the opportunity for full distribution," said Ready founder and CEO, Pat Cavanaugh.

Deion Sanders is Back in Prime Time On the Cover of Sports Illustrated

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

Former two-sport star Deion Sanders is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time in 25 years.

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  • Former two-sport star Deion Sanders is back on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time in 25 years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220609005624/en/
    A lot has changed since Sanderss last appearance on the Sports Illustrated cover on May 26, 1997.
  • Primes Time: Two years ago, Deion Sanders uprooted his Hall of Fame life to revive the moribund Jackson State program.
  • According to Jean-Jacques Taylor , Coach Prime wants to usher in a new era for all HBCUs and future generations of athletes.

Gonzaga Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Collaborates with Kiba Inu Cryptocurrency

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Thursday, April 21, 2022

Tampa, FL, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gonzaga Bulldogs mens basketball team secured a collaborative deal with the Kiba Inu cryptocurrency token.

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  • Tampa, FL, April 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Gonzaga Bulldogs mens basketball team secured a collaborative deal with the Kiba Inu cryptocurrency token.
  • The deal consists of a flurry of live-game ads for Kiba Inu during the 2022-2033 basketball season and collaborative merchandise between Kiba Inu and the Zags.
  • The adverts for the 2022-2023 Zags basketball season will feature Kiba Inu throughout the McCarthey Athletic Center:
    A licensing agreement includes the option for Kiba Inu to create merchandising with the Zags logo.
  • The deal offers visibility to Kiba Inu to an American audience, as it is their first U.S. based partnership.

Candy Digital Unveils Expanded “Candy Sweet Futures” Lineup With Top College Basketball Stars

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

Any holder of a Candy Sweet Futures college football NFT of any rarity will be given early access to the upcoming basketball drop.

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  • Any holder of a Candy Sweet Futures college football NFT of any rarity will be given early access to the upcoming basketball drop.
  • Our newest series of Candy Sweet Futures stars marks our first product release in basketball, and were excited to connect with fans of the sport who are some of the most passionate digital collectors, said Scott Lawin, CEO of Candy Digital.
  • Im thrilled to be part of the inaugural Candy Sweet Futures hoops lineup alongside some of the top players in the country, Holmgren said.
  • Candy Digital has quickly become a leader in the NFT marketplace and is the perfect fit for me to join their Sweet Futures program.

Scout Clean Energy, Peninsula Clean Energy Sign 15-Year Gonzaga Ridge Wind Farm Power Purchase Agreement

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

Purchased from International Turbine Research in 2018, Scout returned the wind farm in Pacheco State Park to the current level of operation and will now rechristen the project the Gonzaga Ridge Wind Farm, LLC (GRWF).

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  • Purchased from International Turbine Research in 2018, Scout returned the wind farm in Pacheco State Park to the current level of operation and will now rechristen the project the Gonzaga Ridge Wind Farm, LLC (GRWF).
  • "The Gonzaga Ridge project is an important tool in Peninsula Clean Energy's efforts to provide 24/7 renewable power, with the added bonus of being located near our new Los Banos service territory," Peninsula Clean Energy CEO Jan Pepper said.
  • Scout Clean Energy ( www.scoutcleanenergy.com ) is a renewable energy developer, owner-operator headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with over 1,200 MW of operating assets.
  • As a community-led, not-for-profit agency, Peninsula Clean Energy makes significant investments in its communities to expand access to sustainable and affordable energy solutions.

Gonzaga University and Shorelight Announce Partnership for International Students

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gonzaga University and Shorelight today announced the launch of Gonzaga Global, a new partnership that will operate international undergraduate direct and graduate direct admission for the University.

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  • SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Gonzaga University and Shorelight today announced the launch of Gonzaga Global, a new partnership that will operate international undergraduate direct and graduate direct admission for the University.
  • As a result, this partnership will allow more international students to access Gonzaga's robust undergraduate and graduate programs.
  • We know that world-class international students seeking a transformative U.S. higher education experience will find it at Gonzaga and contribute in so many ways to the extraordinary Gonzaga community," said Shorelight CEO Tom Dretler.
  • The first international students welcomed as a part of this partnership will arrive on campus at Gonzaga for the fall 2021 semester.

Gonzaga University and Florida State University Support Student Success with Symplicity

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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Through this partnership, Gonzaga University and Florida State University are able to better help their students with lifelong success in the changing job market.

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  • Through this partnership, Gonzaga University and Florida State University are able to better help their students with lifelong success in the changing job market.
  • Despite the campus closure, Gonzaga University remains focused on supporting student success during this pandemic not only academically, but in their careers.
  • Configurability, access, and system integration is very important to Florida State Universitys student engagement and success initiatives.
  • Were absolutely thrilled to welcome Gonzaga and Florida State, along with many other universities, to the Symplicity client community this summer.

noHold's CEO, Diego Ventura, Invited to Speak at EDUCAUSE 2019

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Monday, October 7, 2019

MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --noHold's CEO, Diego Ventura, is pleased to be speaking at one of the largest conferences for higher education IT professionals, EDUCAUSE 2019.

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  • MILPITAS, Calif., Oct. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --noHold's CEO, Diego Ventura, is pleased to be speaking at one of the largest conferences for higher education IT professionals, EDUCAUSE 2019.
  • Diego, together with Borre Ulrichsen, CIO of Gonzaga University, will be presenting during the Lightning Round Session: Transforming the Student Experience.
  • In 2018, noHold announced it had been partnering with industry leaders to provide Virtual Assistant technology for over 7,500 educational institutions .
  • "I'm looking forward to being part of EDUCAUSE this year, sharing lessons learned and best practices along with Gonzaga University.