Office of Global Partnerships

GHOST® Energizes Las Vegas Events with Home-Grown Partnership At T-Mobile Arena

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GHOST®, a lifestyle brand spanning energy drinks, merch and apparel, joins forces with T-Mobile Arena to form an unstoppable alliance between two homegrown giants. As a Founding Partner, GHOST® ENERGY, also the official energy drink of the Vegas Golden Knights, will take the arena experience to the next level with its fully transparent, fully loaded, feel-good energy drink and epic lounge, which will be available to select ticket holders.

Key Points: 
  • "GHOST® is Vegas Born, and our partnership with T-Mobile Arena shows how local brands can elevate a national entertainment destination while holding strong to local ties," said Dan Lourenco, CEO and Co-Founder of GHOST®.
  • The partnership, brokered by AEG Global Partnerships, kicks off today with the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Seattle Kraken in their season opener at 7:30 p.m.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome GHOST® as a Founding Partner at T-Mobile Arena," said Sally Bae, Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships for AEG in Las Vegas.
  • In addition to the GHOST Lounge, GHOST® ENERGY and cocktails featuring the energy drink will be available for purchase throughout the arena.

Monster Energy x Call of Duty® Team Up

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023

CORONA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement of Monster Energy's sponsorship of Call of Duty League, Activision and Monster Energy are collaborating with the launch of three new limited-edition Monster Energy Call of Duty cans, available in-stores nationwide. Consumers will be able to get their hands on special cans of Monster Energy Original, Monster Zero Ultra, and Monster Energy Zero Sugar with art showcasing the iconic "Ghost" character that has been a fan-favorite of the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade.

Key Points: 
  • CORONA, Calif., Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the announcement of Monster Energy's sponsorship of Call of Duty League, Activision and Monster Energy are collaborating with the launch of three new limited-edition Monster Energy Call of Duty cans, available in-stores nationwide.
  • Consumers will be able to get their hands on special cans of Monster Energy Original, Monster Zero Ultra, and Monster Energy Zero Sugar with art showcasing the iconic "Ghost" character that has been a fan-favorite of the Call of Duty franchise for over a decade.
  • Purchasing any Monster Energy product will grant access to bonus in-game rewards for Modern Warfare III that will set players apart from the competition.
  • "At Monster Energy, we have always been driven by the pursuit of high-octane experiences and empowering our fans to follow their passions.

Monster Energy Sponsors Call of Duty League 2023/2024

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Friday, April 21, 2023

CORONA, Calif., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy is now the Official Energy Drink of the Call of Duty League. Ahead of this weekend's Major IV tournament, Monster vowed to fuel the world's top CoD pros for the remainder of the '23 season, as well as the entire '24 season.

Key Points: 
  • CORONA, Calif., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Energy is now the Official Energy Drink of the Call of Duty League.
  • "We are psyched to get behind the Call of Duty League this season and beyond," said Kyle Maurer, Monster Energy VP of Digital Marketing and Gaming.
  • "The Call of Duty League is known for its electrifying energy, and Monster Energy is the ideal partner to bring that hype to the next level," added Jack Harari, Vice President of Global Partnerships at Activision Blizzard.
  • "Now that Monster Energy is the Official Energy Drink of the Call of Duty League, we look forward to fueling the next generation of champions and continuing to support world class professional gamers."

Halcyon Hosts Mission-Driven Start-ups in Abu Dhabi in Collaboration with the U.S. State Department and Access Abu Dhabi, Supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington, D.C.-based incubator, Halcyon concluded a week-long program in Abu Dhabi this week with a cohort of 28 founders representing the region's most promising impact-driven businesses. This year's cohort marks the second year of Halcyon's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fellowship, which brings together founders from across the region for skills building and networking. This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of Leana and Marc Katz. The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.

Key Points: 
  • This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of Leana and Marc Katz.
  • The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.
  • They join Halcyon's network of over 300 fellows from around the world solving 21st century challenges through impact-driven business.
  • "Abu Dhabi is making strides to develop a robust ecosystem for start-ups, and together with our partners and collaborators at the U.S. State Department, we are proud to be supporting that work."

Halcyon Hosts Mission-Driven Start-ups in Abu Dhabi in Collaboration with the U.S. State Department and Access Abu Dhabi, Supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington, D.C.-based incubator, Halcyon concluded a week-long program in Abu Dhabi this week with a cohort of 28 founders representing the region's most promising impact-driven businesses. This year's cohort marks the second year of Halcyon's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fellowship, which brings together founders from across the region for skills building and networking. This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of the U.S. Department of State and Leana and Marc Katz. The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.

Key Points: 
  • This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of the U.S. Department of State and Leana and Marc Katz.
  • The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.
  • Over the course of the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities for potential collaboration.
  • "Abu Dhabi is making strides to develop a robust ecosystem for start-ups, and together with our partners and collaborators at the U.S. State Department, we are proud to be supporting that work."

Halcyon Hosts Mission-Driven Start-ups in Abu Dhabi in Collaboration with the U.S. State Department and Access Abu Dhabi, Supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington, D.C.-based incubator, Halcyon concluded a week-long program in Abu Dhabi this week with a cohort of 28 founders representing the region's most promising impact-driven businesses. This year's cohort marks the second year of Halcyon's Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Fellowship, which brings together founders from across the region for skills building and networking. This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of the U.S. Department of State and Leana and Marc Katz. The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.

Key Points: 
  • This two-year program has been conducted in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), with the support of the U.S. Department of State and Leana and Marc Katz.
  • The delegation's visit to the UAE was in collaboration with Access Abu Dhabi, a program supported by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), which is open to all US businesses and includes various support to accelerate expansion and growth in the UAE capital.
  • Over the course of the visit, the delegation held a series of meetings with Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities for potential collaboration.
  • "Abu Dhabi is making strides to develop a robust ecosystem for start-ups, and together with our partners and collaborators at the U.S. State Department, we are proud to be supporting that work."

African Diaspora Network Invites Investors to Fifth Edition of Prestigious Builders of Africa's Future Pitch Session

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. , June 16, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network will host a virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT. The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors. The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.

Key Points: 
  • The African Diaspora Network invites investors to attend the virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT.
  • The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors.
  • The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.
  • According to Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network, "Despite the rise in African entrepreneurship, not all enterprises in Africa are funded equally.

Ball Corporation and Novelis Join World Economic Forum's First Movers Coalition, Encourage Value Chain Collaboration to Drive Decarbonization in Aluminum Sector

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Ball and Novelis will lead collaboration across the aluminum industry value chain toward the same goal, creating a pathway for aluminum sectors such as beverage packaging, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and building and construction.

Key Points: 
  • Ball and Novelis will lead collaboration across the aluminum industry value chain toward the same goal, creating a pathway for aluminum sectors such as beverage packaging, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and building and construction.
  • As members of the FMC, both Ball and Novelis have committed to purchasing 10 percent of all primary aluminum annually as near-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
  • Ball is also focused on its 2030 circularity vision for the aluminum beverage packaging industry to achieve 85 percent recycled content.
  • Given the size of the challenge, Ball and Novelis are encouraging companies across the downstream and upstream value chain to join them and get involved in accelerating the decarbonization in the aluminum sector.

Women in Science Camps Coming to Central America to Bridge Gender Gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022

From January 24-29, girls will virtually attend six days of programming including insightful discussions, interactive STEAM skills workshops, and leadership-training activities.

Key Points: 
  • From January 24-29, girls will virtually attend six days of programming including insightful discussions, interactive STEAM skills workshops, and leadership-training activities.
  • "At Girl Up, we know the importance of female leadership in every field, especially STEAM fields where women are under-represented.
  • Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, camp will be held online, with tablets, toolkits, and materials provided by Intel.
  • For more information about the WiSci Girls STEAM Camp, visit: GirlUp.org/WiSci
    Girl Up officials are available for interview during and after the WiSci camp.

Delivering Good Responds to Humanitarian Emergencies, Prepares for Sustained Support of Communities

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Through the years, Delivering Good has been committed to assisting and supporting impacted communities for days, weeks, months and years after the initial event.

Key Points: 
  • Through the years, Delivering Good has been committed to assisting and supporting impacted communities for days, weeks, months and years after the initial event.
  • "This has been a busy time for emergency and disaster relief, as well as other challenging situations," said Delivering Good President & CEO Lisa Gurwitch.
  • Delivering Good will be securing donations of new products to help the Afghans as they settle into their new lives.
  • For more information about Delivering Good, please visit Delivering-Good.org or follow @DeliveringGood on Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and LinkedIn .