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2024 CA State Fair Cannabis Awards Celebrates California’s Cannabis Industry with an Expanded Competition Format, Adds Six New Categories

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .

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  • The California State Fair today announced the third annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2024 California State Fair .
  • To support the newly added categories, the California State Fair Cannabis Awards has also partnered with Budist , the industry’s first social review platform for cannabis products and brands.
  • The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience will be on display at the State Fair from July 12-28, 2024, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
  • The California State Fair Cannabis Awards and Experience is produced by Fair Play Ventures in partnership with the California Exhibition & State Fair.

Boxto and Nicklaus Companies Form New Multi-Year Licensing Relationship

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Monday, January 22, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boxto – manufacturer of premium handcrafted leather golf shoes and belts – has become the newest official licensee of Nicklaus Companies and will unveil new Nicklaus-branded shoes at the 2024 PGA Merchandise Show.

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  • The premium, hand crafted, artisanal nature of their footwear is unique and aligns with our brand values," said Phil Cotton, CEO of Nicklaus Companies.
  • "It's a momentous honor for Boxto to be named a licensee for the Nicklaus brand," said Raul Flores, CEO and founder of Boxto.
  • We are excited to be entrusted with playing a role in working with Nicklaus Companies to carry this legacy forward."
  • Nicklaus Companies and its founder, Jack Nicklaus—considered the greatest golfer in history—both have a proud legacy of commitment to charity.

Golden Bear Insurance Company Deploys Guidewire Cloud to Enhance Claims Operations

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Golden Bear Insurance Company (Golden Bear), a leading provider of commercial property and casualty and professional liability insurance, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Golden Bear successfully deployed Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud to power claims operations, adapt to changing market demands, and deliver value to its agents and policyholders.

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  • Golden Bear Insurance Company (Golden Bear), a leading provider of commercial property and casualty and professional liability insurance, and Guidewire (NYSE: GWRE) announced that Golden Bear successfully deployed Guidewire ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud to power claims operations, adapt to changing market demands, and deliver value to its agents and policyholders.
  • With strategic support from Guidewire PartnerConnect Consulting Global Premier member Accenture, the company rolled out ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud simultaneously across all lines of business.
  • By leveraging Guidewire Cloud, Golden Bear is also accessing Canvas , Compare , Explore , and Predict to enable proactive claims management analysis and optimized loss management.
  • “We selected ClaimCenter on Guidewire Cloud because our previous multiple claims systems were not integrated so we didn’t have real-time access to our claims data for immediate analysis,” said Stacey Jackson, general counsel, Golden Bear.

Second Annual CA State Fair Cannabis Competition Announces Award Winners

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

The CA State Fair Cannabis Awards today announced this year’s award-winning cultivars and cultivators from throughout California.

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  • The CA State Fair Cannabis Awards today announced this year’s award-winning cultivars and cultivators from throughout California.
  • “This second annual CA State Fair Cannabis Competition has highlighted the meticulous dedication, skill, and creativity of the cannabis growers in our state,” said Tom Martinez, CEO of Cal Expo and California State Fair.
  • This award is the equivalent to the Good Housekeeping seal of approval, which will energize our marketing and lift our brand.”
    All award winners will be celebrated and showcased at the CA Cannabis Exhibit at the CA State Fair from July 14-30, 2023, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
  • Editor’s Note: Members of the media are invited to a media preview of the CA State Fair Cannabis Exhibit Experience on Wednesday, July 12, and the CA State Fair Cannabis Awards Ceremony on Saturday, July 15.

The Golf Coaches Association of America and Nicklaus Companies Extend Long-term Relationship Recognizing Top NCAA Golfers

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.

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  • NORMAN, Okla. and PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and the Nicklaus Companies, founded by Jack Nicklaus, are extending their successful relationship honoring the top collegiate golfers.
  • Under the agreement, the GCAA is licensed to use the trademarked Jack Nicklaus name with the program to honor college golfers.
  • "The Nicklaus Companies is proud to be associated with the GCAA and collegiate golf, which remains a very important part of both the game and the Jack Nicklaus legacy," Howard Milstein, Executive Chairman of the Nicklaus Companies, said.
  • Established in 1958, the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) is the professional organization of men's collegiate golf coaches.

NICKLAUS COMPANIES, ahead AND AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION PARTNER TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT MELANOMA

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023

May is Melanoma Awareness Month and Nicklaus Companies and ahead are supporting ASA's dual mission of raising awareness and educating future generations about sun safety and proper sun protection.

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  • May is Melanoma Awareness Month and Nicklaus Companies and ahead are supporting ASA's dual mission of raising awareness and educating future generations about sun safety and proper sun protection.
  • "We are excited to collaborate with the Nicklaus Companies and American Skin Association to raise awareness about sun safety and sun protection during Melanoma Awareness Month," said Anne Broholm, CEO of ahead, LLC.
  • of Nicklaus Companies said: "Nicklaus Companies has a long history of giving back in the communities it serves, and we are excited to partner with ahead and American Skin Association on this effort.
  • The golf community in particular understands the importance of proper skin care, and there is no better time during Melanoma Awareness Month to highlight this critical issue."

Gold Fields partners with Osisko to develop the Windfall project in Québec, Canada

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE: GFI) is pleased to announce a partnership with Osisko Mining Inc. (TSX: OSK) (Osisko) to develop and mine the world class underground Windfall Project in Québec, Canada, now known as the Windfall Mining Group (Partnership).

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  • JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gold Fields Limited (Gold Fields) (JSE, NYSE: GFI) is pleased to announce a partnership with Osisko Mining Inc. (TSX: OSK) (Osisko) to develop and mine the world class underground Windfall Project in Québec, Canada, now known as the Windfall Mining Group (Partnership).
  • Under the Partnership structure, each of Osisko and Gold Fields respectively hold an effective 50% partnership interest in the Windfall Project and the Exploration Properties.
  • The management company will be governed by a Board of Directors comprising three directors nominated by Gold Fields and three directors nominated by Osisko.
  • The Windfall Project and the Exploration Properties comprehensively tick Gold Fields’ key portfolio management criteria.

iQIYI Original Drama "Why Try To Change Me Now" Selected for Berlinale Series

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI has announced on Jan. 17 that original Chinese series Why Try To Change Me Now has been selected for the Berlinale Series section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, making it the first Chinese language drama series to be chosen for this section.

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  • BEIJING, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI has announced on Jan. 17 that original Chinese series Why Try To Change Me Now has been selected for the Berlinale Series section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, making it the first Chinese language drama series to be chosen for this section.
  • As a selected series, it will also be competing for the inaugural Berlinale Series Award.
  • The Berlinale Series is a well deserved recognition for Why Try To Change Me Now and has cemented its place in history.
  • Why Try To Change Me Now has emerged as Berlinale's first nominated Chinese drama series in the Berlinale Series section since it was introduced in 2015.

Cannabis Competition and Awards Return to CA State Fair for 2023

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

The CA State Fair today announced the second annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2023 CA State Fair .

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  • The CA State Fair today announced the second annual, state-agency sanctioned cannabis competition is set to take place in conjunction with the 2023 CA State Fair .
  • The CA State Fair Cannabis Awards and Exhibit will be on display at the CA State Fair from July 14-30, 2023, at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds in Sacramento, California.
  • The CA Cannabis Competition and Awards have been developed in partnership between the California Exhibition & State Fair and Cultivar Events, a California-based marketing and events agency who specializes in the creation of programs that continue to move cannabis into the mainstream.
  • Greenshock Farms is honored to have been a Golden Bear winner at the first-ever CA State Fair Cannabis Awards and look forward to defending our titles and representing our legacy region, said Greenshock Farms Founder and CEO Mark Greyshock.

NICKLAUS COMPANIES AND SOUL MACHINES TO RELEASE FIRST NFT COLLECTION CELEBRATING THE GOLF LEGEND'S RECORD 18 MAJOR CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORIES

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Monday, December 12, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus Companies and Soul Machines have announced the historic first release of an exclusive NFT collection celebrating the legacy of Jack Nicklaus, reborn in web3. The collection consists of 18 tokens, each featuring a 30 second video of Digital Jack recounting the story of one of Jack Nicklaus' 18 championship wins. Owners have the opportunity to become founding members of the Golden Bear Club: an NFT initiative connecting superfans to exclusive digital and real-world experiences, with Digital Jack at its center. Owners can register for the NFT via the official Golden Bear website and Premint. Through the Digital Jack NFT, fans can unlock and own memories of Jack Nicklaus, the greatest golfer of all time, and the first athlete in the world with an autonomously animated, AI-driven Digital Twin using state of the art technology from Soul Machines.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus Companies and Soul Machines have announced the historic first release of an exclusive NFT collection celebrating the legacy of Jack Nicklaus, reborn in web3.
  • The collection consists of 18 tokens, each featuring a 30 second video of Digital Jack recounting the story of one of Jack Nicklaus' 18 championship wins.
  • The NFT collection, maintained by Nicklaus Companies in perpetuity, will launch on Aspen NFT Marketplace with transferable, on-chain terms and conditions.
  • Beginning in 2021, in partnership with Nicklaus Companies, Soul Machines created Digital Jack, an autonomously animated digital version of Jack Nicklaus, reimagined as a 38-year-old man at the championship peak of his record golf career.