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Christie RGB pure laser projectors help put the audience into the action at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie® M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors are bringing bright, vivid colors to the performance spaces at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. Recently installed as part of a projection upgrade, the new projectors are helping performers, speakers, and musicians engage audiences with dynamic visuals.

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  • Christie® M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors are bringing bright, vivid colors to the performance spaces at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Christie® M 4K25 RGB pure laser projectors are bringing bright, vivid colors to the performance spaces at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
  • The support from Christie was superior [to the other manufacturers], and the color performance of RGB pure laser is far better than laser phosphor.
  • "The support from Christie was superior [to the other manufacturers], and the color performance of RGB pure laser is far better than laser phosphor."

True Tickets Announces Integration with Apple Wallet for Enhanced Ticketing Experience

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Monday, July 24, 2023

BOSTON, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Tickets, a leading provider of secure contactless digital ticketing solutions, is thrilled to announce its integration with Apple Wallet, offering a seamless and enhanced ticketing experience that benefits venues and ticket holders.

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  • BOSTON, July 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- True Tickets, a leading provider of secure contactless digital ticketing solutions, is thrilled to announce its integration with Apple Wallet, offering a seamless and enhanced ticketing experience that benefits venues and ticket holders.
  • True Tickets will be showcasing its Apple Wallet integration to select clients August 6-9 at the Tessitura Learning and Community Conference (TLCC 2023), with a broad release coming soon.
  • As part of the integration, True Tickets partner venues will now have the option to use True Tickets’ rules engine to select which tickets they want to display the new "Add to Apple Wallet" button in their branded digital ticket wallets.
  • "True Tickets' new Apple Wallet integration is another great step forward in our partnership,” said John Jakovich, Tessitura’s Chief Innovation Officer.

Greenberg Traurig Awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada

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Friday, June 23, 2023

LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.
  • LAS VEGAS, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been awarded a Diversity Partner Medallion from the State Bar of Nevada through the organization's program that recognizes the commitment that law firms and legal organizations have made to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in their practices.
  • The State Bar of Nevada identified a variety of initiatives that qualify for the medallion.
  • Greenberg Traurig's achievement was based on its affirmation of the following:
    Actively recruit diverse applicants through affinity bar associations.

Philips sees some improvement in Q4 2022 and takes firm actions to address operational challenges in an uncertain environment

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Monday, January 30, 2023

As we are working through the operational challenges, we progressed on our execution priorities in the fourth quarter.

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  • As we are working through the operational challenges, we progressed on our execution priorities in the fourth quarter.
  • We were able to secure more components to convert our order book into sales, although the supply chain situation remains challenging.
  • The previously announced workforce reduction by 4,000 roles globally and other actions are being implemented as planned.
  • In 2022, Philips’ products and solutions improved the lives of 1.8 billion people, including 200 million people in underserved communities.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Partners With PLAYSTUDIOS’ playAWARDS Program

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022

PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. , the creator of the playAWARDS loyalty platform and an award-winning developer of free-to-play mobile games that offer real-world rewards to players, today announced their first-ever partnership with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT), the largest professional ballet company in the state.

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  • PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. , the creator of the playAWARDS loyalty platform and an award-winning developer of free-to-play mobile games that offer real-world rewards to players, today announced their first-ever partnership with Nevada Ballet Theatre (NBT), the largest professional ballet company in the state.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221207005299/en/
    Nevada Ballet Theatre is a highlight of the Las Vegas cultural scene, said President of the Americas Region Rob Oseland of PLAYSTUDIOS.
  • We are thrilled to embark on a playful new adventure with PLAYSTUDIOS through their colorful and engaging playAWARDS program, said Nevada Ballet Theatre President and CEO, Beth Barbre.
  • Nevada Ballet Theatre is the Resident Ballet Company of The Smith Center for the Performing Arts.

MONAT Gratitude Surpasses Halfway Point of $1 Million Pledge to Close Achievement Gaps Around the World

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

MONAT Gratitude today announced the third cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world.

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  • MONAT Gratitude today announced the third cycle of nonprofit organizations to receive a grant as part of its $1 million pledge to close achievement gaps in underserved communities around the world.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221102005148/en/
    Happiness Is Camping, an organization that provides children with cancer and their siblings a traditional residential camp experience, received a grant from MONAT Gratitude earlier this year through the $1 million pledge initiative.
  • Youth and education have been at the core of MONAT Gratitudes mission since it was founded eight years ago, said Stuart MacMillan, MONAT Global President, Vice-Chair, and board member of MONAT Gratitude.
  • Im so proud of the support from our independent sales force that has allowed MONAT Gratitude to reach the halfway milestone of this initiative.

Seasoned Gaming and Hospitality Executive Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors

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Friday, August 26, 2022

Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.

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  • Skillz (NYSE: SKLZ), the leading mobile games platform bringing fair competition to players worldwide, today announced that Seth Schorr, Chief Executive Officer of Fifth Street Gaming and Chairman of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino, has joined its Board of Directors.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220825005734/en/
    Seth Schorr Joins Skillz Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Were incredibly excited to bring Seth Schorr and his extensive experience in interactive gaming and entertainment to our board as we embark on the next chapter of Skillz, said Andrew Paradise, CEO of Skillz.
  • He is also the Chairman and an executive board member of the Communications Committee of the Downtown Las Vegas alliance.
  • Skillz has an incredibly bright future ahead, and its thrilling to join the board at this pivotal moment in the companys journey, said Seth Schorr.

True Tickets Teams With Smith Center to Deliver Secure Digital Ticketing for Hamilton

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

BOSTON, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital ticketing service True Tickets is proud to be the official digital ticket delivery partner for HAMILTON at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

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  • BOSTON, July 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Digital ticketing service True Tickets is proud to be the official digital ticket delivery partner for HAMILTON at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
  • Together with ticketing partner Tessitura, True Tickets enables venues to better govern how mobile tickets are transacted.
  • Innovative digital ticketing technology allows event organizers to reclaim control of their tickets from the secondary market so they can more effectively manage their patrons experience.
  • Says True Tickets CEO Matt Zarracina, Mobile tickets add an additional layer of security against counterfeit and stolen tickets by having a dynamically changing, unique QR code that is scanned when you arrive at a show.

Access Community Capital serves as the fiscal agent for the 2022 Nevada SBA Award Luncheon

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Friday, May 13, 2022

LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Community Capital is proud to be a sponsor and fiscal agent of the 2022 Nevada SBA Awards luncheon.

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  • LAS VEGAS, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Access Community Capital is proud to be a sponsor and fiscal agent of the 2022 Nevada SBA Awards luncheon.
  • This year saw an impressive array of businesses that managed to thrive despite a challenging business environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The luncheon, held on May 5, 2022, at The Smith Center in Las Vegas, NV was a sold-out event with well over 260 attendees.
  • Nic Steele, Executive Director of Access Community Capital said "This year's luncheon was an amazing celebration of the resilience in Nevada's Small Business ecosystem.

NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ORION AMPHITHEATER IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA DESIGNED BY DAVID M. SCHWARZ ARCHITECTS PREPARES FOR THE FIRST WALTZ, GRAND OPENING CONCERT

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The $46M newly constructed Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, AL, designed by David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS), will celebrate its First Waltz Grand Opening weekend May 13-15th 2022.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The $46M newly constructed Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, AL, designed by David M. Schwarz Architects (DMSAS), will celebrate its First Waltz Grand Opening weekend May 13-15th 2022.
  • The event will finish on Sunday with a special performance from Huntsville's own vibrant musical community hosted by Melody Shari and Dante Pride.
  • "More than an amphitheater, this facility will help us grow our music and culture economy.
  • David M Schwarz Architects (DMSAS), the Design Architect for the Orion Amphitheater, was founded by Driehaus Prize Laureate David Schwarz in 1978.