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HostGPO and Showplace partner to make it simple for anyone to set up a short-term rental

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HostGPO announces its newest partner, venture capital backed interior design and installation marketplace Showplace .

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HostGPO announces its newest partner, venture capital backed interior design and installation marketplace Showplace .
  • The complementary business partnership pairs HostGPO, the industry's leading buying group, with Showplace, experts in designing and installing short-term rental spaces.
  • The supply side of the short-term rental market is competitive, with more travelers than ever looking for home-like comfort with hotel-like amenities.
  • HostGPO and Showplace will make it easier than ever for homeowners, investors, and property management companies to meet these increasing guest demands with their new properties.

Ecommerce Pioneer and Overstock.com Veteran Stormy Simon Launches Mother Ruggers, the First Washable Luxury Rug Company

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Thursday, November 24, 2022

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stormy Simon, corporate renegade and past President of Overstock.com , has partnered with Turkish manufacturer and designer Ayse Yildirim to introduce Mother Ruggers, the first washable luxury rug company.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stormy Simon, corporate renegade and past President of Overstock.com , has partnered with Turkish manufacturer and designer Ayse Yildirim to introduce Mother Ruggers, the first washable luxury rug company.
  • Founded in late 2021, Mother Ruggers are uniquely woven rug collections with innovative engineering to create machine-washable area rugs.
  • What makes our company special is that there is no middleman - we control the process from thread to doorstep.
  • Orlena LLC., the wholesale mother company of Mother Ruggers, distributes rugs, pillows, and textiles exclusively from their boutique manufacturing facility in Turkey.

TWIN CITIES FILM FEST UNVEILS STAR-STUDDED LINEUP FOR OCTOBER FESTIVAL

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twin Cities Film Fest unveiled its complete 2022 film catalog Thursday, revealing more than 140 movies that will screen Oct. 20-29 in a hybrid format. Now in its 13th year, the festival's in-person program will again return to the Showplace ICON Theaters and Kitchen at The Shops at West End, with some 80 screenings set to take place at the St. Louis Park venue. More than 100 films will simultaneously debut online via the TCFF STREAMS platform at www.twincitiesfilmfest.org.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Twin Cities Film Fest unveiled its complete 2022 film catalog Thursday, revealing more than 140 movies that will screen Oct. 20-29 in a hybrid format.
  • TCFF will honor Deborah and Teri Watts (The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation) with the inaugural Empower Award during the post film discussion.
  • Jeremy Davies will be presented the Northstar Award at his film Bitcon, directed by MN filmmaker Matt Osterman on Friday, Oct 21st.
  • Twin Cities Film Fest (TCFF) is a Minneapolis-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization founded by Executive Director, Jatin Setia.

SHOWPLACE ICON THEATRE & KITCHEN LAUNCHES FOOD ORDERING MICROSITE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INFLUX

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen announced the launch of their online food ordering system in partnership with Influx Worldwide, the leading provider of guest technology products and services for the cinema industry.

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  • CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen announced the launch of their online food ordering system in partnership with Influx Worldwide, the leading provider of guest technology products and services for the cinema industry.
  • In-seat ordering is activated by scanning unique QR codes installed on theatre seats or located in various areas within theatre lobbies.
  • "The microsite allows guests to choose when they wish to order food and drinks and what time they want them to be ready.
  • With its rich 113-year legacy of innovating and enhancing the cinema experience, ShowPlace ICON Theater & Kitchen continues to redefine state-of-the-art entertainment.

Showplace Debuts Platform for Airbnb, VRBO Hosts to Design and Furnish Their Listings

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

DENVER, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Showplace, the platform for smarter hosting, has raised $2 million to help design and furnish Airbnbs and VRBOs amid a boom in short-term rentals since the beginning of the pandemic. Showplace aims to become the modern infrastructure powering 100,000 new Airbnbs by 2024, providing the highest-quality products at wholesale prices in addition to expert guidance on building a listing that books up with satisfied guests.

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  • DENVER, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Showplace, the platform for smarter hosting, has raised $2 million to help design and furnish Airbnbs and VRBOs amid a boom in short-term rentals since the beginning of the pandemic.
  • Airbnb and VRBO are experiencing explosive growth as short-term rental investors aim to meet growing traveler demand.
  • Short-term rental hosts get started by creating a Showplace account and verifying they are the active host of an Airbnb or VRBO.
  • "The Showplace team has a deep understanding of the STR market, and the Showplace platform is already loved by hosts and brands," said Matchstick Ventures Partner Natty Zola.

Westfield Valley Fair Opens More Than 100 Stores Since Debut of Expansion

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Friday, May 6, 2022

Westfield Valley Fair today announced that it has opened over one hundred retailers since completing construction two years ago of its $1.1 billion expansion.

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  • Westfield Valley Fair today announced that it has opened over one hundred retailers since completing construction two years ago of its $1.1 billion expansion.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220506005344/en/
    Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, Calif. has opened over one hundred retailers since completing construction two years ago of its $1.1 billion expansion.
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    Were thrilled to have reached this major milestone in the ongoing transformation of the center, said Sue Newsom, General Manager at Westfield Valley Fair.
  • In the coming months, Westfield Valley Fair will continue to round out its transformation, with highly-anticipated openings including Northern Californias first-ever Eataly, Northern Californias first-ever Baekjeong, and Mastros Steakhouse.

Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres Announces Steven Ramskill as Vice President of Operations

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Friday, March 11, 2022

CHICAGO, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres has announced the appointment of Steven Ramskill as its new Vice President of Operations, effective immediately.

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  • CHICAGO, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres has announced the appointment of Steven Ramskill as its new Vice President of Operations, effective immediately.
  • Prior to that, Ramskill led teams managing food and beverage operations at The Tate Modern Art Gallery, Royal Opera House in London, and Princess Cruises.
  • "I am delighted to be joining the talented team at ShowPlace ICON," said Steven Ramskill.
  • For more information or to request an interview with Steven Ramskill, please contact Jim Nowicki, Director of Marketing - [email protected] .

STRONG Technical Services Completes Projection System Upgrade for Showplace Entertainment

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STRONG Technical Services, Inc., (STS) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in entertainment equipment sales, engineering, and services completed the sale and installation of 38 projection systems for Showplace Entertainment.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- STRONG Technical Services, Inc., (STS) a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (the Company) (NYSE American: BTN) and a leader in entertainment equipment sales, engineering, and services completed the sale and installation of 38 projection systems for Showplace Entertainment.
  • Our sales, engineering and field service team put together a complete solution for Showplace that upgraded projection equipment and screens, said Blake Titman, Senior Vice President and General Manager, STRONG Technical Services.
  • I would like to personally thank Showplace Entertainment for putting their trust and confidence in Strong Technical Services ability to complete such a major undertaking in a very short amount of time, said Ray Boegner, President of Strong Entertainment.
  • STRONG Technical Services, Inc. ( www.strong-tech.com ), a Ballantyne Strong, Inc. company, is an equipment sales, engineering, and service provider located in Omaha, NE.

Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres Announces Fred Meyers as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres has announced the appointment of Fred Meyers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres has announced the appointment of Fred Meyers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
  • Most recently, Meyers served as Chief Executive Officer of Silverspot Cinemas.
  • Meyers continued in both roles with CMX Theatres after its acquisition of Cobb Theatres.
  • "Fred is the right leader at the right time for ShowPlace ICON Theatres," said Tony Kerasotes, who continues as Kerasotes ShowPlace Theatres' Executive Chairman.