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Monster High and Off-White™ Join Forces on Legendary Off-White™ c/o Monster High Collaboration

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Monday, October 9, 2023

In this unique collaboration, Off-White™’s fearless disruption of fashion norms converges with Monster High brand’s celebration of individuality and the acceptance of differences.

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  • In this unique collaboration, Off-White™’s fearless disruption of fashion norms converges with Monster High brand’s celebration of individuality and the acceptance of differences.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231009434029/en/
    Monster High and Off-White™ Join Forces on Legendary Off-White™ c/o Monster High Collaboration (Photo: Business Wire)
    “The genesis of this collaboration was a meeting in late 2020, where the fusion of Virgil Abloh’s creative vision and Monster High’s distinctive character sparked a groundbreaking partnership,” said Kim Culmone, Senior Vice President and Head of Doll Design, Mattel.
  • Abloh was intrigued by the unique appeal of Monster High, characterized by its fresh take on street-inspired style and strong embrace of individuality.
  • Abloh aimed to reimagine Off-White™'s iconic looks with the unique Monster High design language, adding creative depth to the partnership.

Graybar Names Chris Burrow Vice President - Acquisitions, Financial Planning and Analysis

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

ST. LOUIS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Christopher M. Burrow has been named Vice President – Acquisitions, Financial Planning and Analysis effective July 5, 2023.

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  • ST. LOUIS, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Graybar, a leading distributor of electrical, communications and data networking products and provider of related supply chain management and logistics services, announced that Christopher M. Burrow has been named Vice President – Acquisitions, Financial Planning and Analysis effective July 5, 2023.
  • Burrow has more than 24 years of experience in accounting, financial planning and strategy.
  • He currently serves as Graybar's Director Financial Planning and Analysis, a position he has held for nearly four years.
  • "We congratulate Chris on his promotion," said David M. Meyer, Graybar's senior vice president and chief financial officer.

NEA Appoints Technology Investors Aaron Jacobson and Vanessa Larco to Senior Investing Team Roles; Lily Huang, Danielle Lay and Luke Pappas Promoted to Partner

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Aaron Jacobson and Vanessa Larco , both technology investors, have been elevated to senior investing team roles with appointments to the firm's Venture Capital Investment Committee.

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  • Aaron Jacobson and Vanessa Larco , both technology investors, have been elevated to senior investing team roles with appointments to the firm's Venture Capital Investment Committee.
  • NEA also promoted three individuals to Partner: Danielle Lay and Luke Pappas on the technology investing team, and healthcare investor Lily Huang .
  • Aaron Jacobson , who joined NEA in 2011, is an enterprise technology investor focused on AI/ML, developer tools, cloud infrastructure, robotics, and cybersecurity.
  • On the technology team, Alex Sharata was named Principal and Arjun Jain , Mustafa Neemuchwala , and Hunter Worland were promoted to Senior Associate.

SpotOn Introduces Bookings Feature for Restaurants and Family Entertainment Centers

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

As restaurants look for ways to diversify revenue streams, Experiences enables restaurants to host countless special events and experiences, including special menus, food and beverage tasting experiences, to-go meals, and private dining room bookings, streamlined within the SpotOn Reserve platform.

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  • As restaurants look for ways to diversify revenue streams, Experiences enables restaurants to host countless special events and experiences, including special menus, food and beverage tasting experiences, to-go meals, and private dining room bookings, streamlined within the SpotOn Reserve platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221018005434/en/
    Experiences with SpotOn Reserve brings reservations, waitlists, and experiences capabilities into a singular platform.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Experiences also opens up the SpotOn Reserve platform to family entertainment establishments, including laser tag, bowling alleys, axe throwing, and more, offering booking and waitlisting capabilities with or without deposits.
  • Experiences with SpotOn Reserve is available now and is the latest software introduction in SpotOns fully integrated restaurant management platform.

A Thirst for Doing Good

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Since 1759, Guinness has been serving more than just beer, and for all of us, the time to serve is now.

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  • Burrow will join forces with Guinness, alongside the original "Joe Cool," legendary quarterback Joe Montana, who has been working with the brand since 2020.
  • Burrow first inspired millions in his 2019 Heisman Trophy speech, where he delivered an impactful message about poverty and food insecurity in his hometown in Southeast Ohio.
  • "Teaming up with a brand like Guinness, who has 'giving back' at the core of what they do, just makes sense."
  • "But it's also inspiring to see what he's doing off the field by giving back and investing his time for good causes.

Burrow Introduces Resale Program in Partnership with FloorFound

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Austin, Texas, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recommerce pioneer and leader FloorFound today announced a strategic partnership with leading direct-to-consumer furniture brand Burrow. With this partnership, Burrow and FloorFound hope to reduce waste and sidestep supply chain delays by reselling a number of its award-winning modular sofas, loungers, armchairs, and soon mattresses.

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  • Now, through FloorFound, Burrow is offering high quality returned and open-box items at a discount through the FloorFound store .
  • Burrow has sold hundreds of resale items to-date and plans to launch a branded resale portal on its flagship site www.burrow.com .
  • Through this partnership, Burrow can promote in-stock furniture that is ready to ship a selection supplemented by the FloorFound resale items, which can be delivered to new buyers within weeks, not months.
  • Joybird, Floyd Home, Burrow and Inside Weather rely on FloorFound to power their resale storefronts and drive traffic via the FloorFound marketplace.

Kroger Health Teams Up With Star Quarterback Joe Burrow as Brand Ambassador

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Friday, June 10, 2022

CINCINNATI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the Kroger Co., today announced professional quarterback Joe Burrow will serve as a Brand Ambassador promoting Kroger Health initiatives.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kroger Health, the healthcare division of the Kroger Co., today announced professional quarterback Joe Burrow will serve as a Brand Ambassador promoting Kroger Health initiatives.
  • The fund has amassed more than $1.3 million dollars since it was founded and represents Burrow's continued effort to end food insecurity.
  • "At Kroger, Our Purpose is to Feed the Human Spirit and our vision is to help people live healthier lives," said Colleen Lindholz, President of Kroger Health.
  • We are thrilled to have Joe as a member of our Kroger Health team and applaud his support and commitment to our Cincinnati community.

Parkway VC Backs Quantum AI Innovator Sandbox AQ

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

In 2022, Sandbox AQ became an independent company that develops quantum AI solutions for financial services, healthcare, computer security, the U.S. government and other computationally-intensive sectors.

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  • In 2022, Sandbox AQ became an independent company that develops quantum AI solutions for financial services, healthcare, computer security, the U.S. government and other computationally-intensive sectors.
  • "Sandbox AQ is focused on what we believe to be the sweet spot of innovation and with Jack Hidary's leadership, Sandbox AQ is positioned to be a catalyst of innovation for decades to come!"
  • Jesse and Gregg deeply understand the AI landscape, data science and complex engineering, said Jack Hidary, CEO of Sandbox AQ.
  • Sandbox AQ is an enterprise SaaS company delivering solutions at the nexus of quantum tech and AI.

NYDIG Unveils Bitcoin Savings Plan for Employee Benefit Programs

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, announced today the launch of a Bitcoin Savings Plan to let employees of leading companies get #PaidInBitcoin.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --NYDIG, a leading bitcoin company, announced today the launch of a Bitcoin Savings Plan to let employees of leading companies get #PaidInBitcoin.
  • A Bitcoin Savings Plan is an exciting employee benefit program that allows an employee to convert a portion of their paycheck to bitcoin.
  • Among the first to offer the benefit are companies owned by former NFL superstar Drew Brees, who will also be using a Bitcoin Savings Plan to convert a portion of his compensation to bitcoin.
  • "A NYDIG Bitcoin Savings Plan is an easy-to-adopt benefit that can help employers stand out from the pack while providing their employees with a critical tool for protecting their financial futures.

LEAP Group to Release Cincinnati Bengals-Inspired NFT Collection, 'Hungry Tigers,' to Raise Money for Charity

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

LEAP Group plans to honor and preserve Cincinnati's unprecedented season in a more unconventional method: creating NFTs.

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  • LEAP Group plans to honor and preserve Cincinnati's unprecedented season in a more unconventional method: creating NFTs.
  • By donating the sales of the NFT collection to Burrow's fund, LEAP Group seeks to raise awareness and support Burrow's efforts in reducing the food insecurity in Ohio.
  • LEAP Group is an independent network of specialized agencies: LEAP Agency , a full-service digital marketing agency; LEAP Amp ,a media and amplification agency; LEAP Matter ,a branding and design agency; and LEAP Spark a full-service production agency.
  • For more than 20 years, LEAP Group has helped clients Market Less and Matter More.