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KEEN LAUNCHES FAST & LIGHT HIKING COLLECTION

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., July 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc., the family-owned, values-led shoemaker, is introducing the lightest and fastest trail shoes in their line: Zionic and Wanduro, designed to empower the whole family to hike fast and experience more together.

Key Points: 
  • This collection builds on KEEN's twenty-plus years of expertise in hiking footwear design, offering lighter, athletic hikers built for the trail.
  • The line builds on KEEN's Fast & Light collection , which began with the NXIS in 2021.
  • Rounding out the Fast & Light collection, the kids' Wanduro similarly provides the next generation of adventurers with athletic footwear designed to go seamlessly from backcountry to blacktop.
  • The newest Fast & Light styles are available for purchase at www.keenfootwear.com and at select sporting goods retailers on July 15, 2023.

KEEN Utility Empowers Next Generation of Tradeswomen With $1M Pledge

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility, a leader in safety footwear and the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), has announced the six recipients of its 2023 She Builds Grant Program. Launched by KEEN Utility in 2021, the She Builds Grant Program was created to help advance the empowerment of more women entering the skilled trades. Between 2021 and 2026, the program has pledged $1M in product and financial support to nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada that are leading the way to provide tradeskills education and support for the next generation of tradeswomen.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility , a leader in safety footwear and the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), has announced the six recipients of its 2023 She Builds Grant Program .
  • Launched by KEEN Utility in 2021, the She Builds Grant Program was created to help advance the empowerment of more women entering the skilled trades.
  • "Women are a vital part of the skilled trades," said Kevin Oberle, Senior Director of Global Insights & Engagement at KEEN Utility.
  • KEEN Utility is passionate about stepping up when it comes to welcoming more women into the trades.

KEEN Footwear Unveils Smokey Bear Collection

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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PORTLAND, Ore., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN , Inc. (KEEN), the global footwear brand on a mission to make the outside inclusive and accessible to all, has partnered with the USDA Forest Service for Smokey Bear , the voice of wildfire prevention nationwide, to introduce a new collection of sandals featuring Smokey Bear's iconic image.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN , Inc. (KEEN), the global footwear brand on a mission to make the outside inclusive and accessible to all, has partnered with the USDA Forest Service for Smokey Bear , the voice of wildfire prevention nationwide, to introduce a new collection of sandals featuring Smokey Bear's iconic image.
  • A portion of proceeds from the footwear sold will fund national wildfire prevention programs.
  • There is no better personality to help educate people on how to do their part to prevent wildfires than Smokey Bear."
  • For the everyday fan or more avid collector, each pair of sandals in the collection comes in a collectible Smokey Bear shoebox featuring Smokey's face on the top and a custom tissue paper on the inside.

KEEN Utility Advances Women in the Trades through $1M Pledge

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility, the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), launched the She Builds Grant Program to champion the next generation of tradeswomen. The program pledges $1M in much needed product and financial support over the next five years to trailblazing nonprofit organizations in the United States and Canada dedicated to the empowerment and education of women seeking a career in the skilled trades.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN Utility , the work boot division of KEEN Inc. (KEEN), launched the She Builds Grant Program to champion the next generation of tradeswomen.
  • KEEN Utility announced the 2022 She Builds grants, selected by KEEN Utility and their fans, will go to Black Women Build-Baltimore , Girl's Garage , Vermont Works for Women , Oregon Tradeswomen , and British Columbia Institute of Technology's Trades Discovery for Women .
  • "Women are essential to the future of the skilled trades," said Robin Skillings, VP/General Manager at KEEN Utility.
  • A leader in women's safety footwear, KEEN Utility is uniquely positioned to champion the cause of welcoming more women into the trades and encouraging skills acquisition.

Calling All Foot Brakers and Toe Draggers: KEEN Launches the Speed Hound, First Ever Kids Shoe Designed Specifically for Young Bikers, Scooters and Skateboarders

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the global footwear brand on a mission to make the outside inclusive and accessible to all, today introduced the KEEN Speed Hound, a durable, sporty shoe for mobile kids. Uniquely designed for wheeled-play, the Speed Hound is packed with kid-friendly features that make it ideal for scooting, skateboarding, biking, and more.

Key Points: 
  • Uniquely designed for wheeled-play, the Speed Hound is packed with kid-friendly features that make it ideal for scooting, skateboarding, biking, and more.
  • Up to this point, parents have had to live with kids dragging and shredding their shoes," says Justin McDonald, Director of Marketing for KEEN Kids.
  • To celebrate the launch of the Speed Hound, KEEN Kids is also partnering with Strider, the #1 global balance bike brand.
  • The Speed Hound keeps kids safe from the ground up with features including KEEN's iconic toe bumper and heel protection.

OUTDOOR AFRO AND KEEN PARTNER WITH YMCA TO ADDRESS BLACK YOUTH DROWNING CRISIS EXPANDING "MAKING WAVES" PROGRAM THIS SUMMER

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the global footwear brand on a mission to make outside inclusive and accessible to all, today announced its "Making Waves" partnership with Outdoor Afro, the nation's foremost not-for-profit organization celebrating and inspiring Black connections and leadership in nature, and the YMCA, the leading U.S. nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. The national program, which aims to impact 100,000 Black youth and their caregivers over the next 10 years, launches with an awareness and fundraising campaign highlighting the alarming statistic that Black children are nearly 6X more likely to die from drowning than white kids, according to the CDC. A limited edition Outdoor Afro x KEEN sandal collection releases April 12 in support of the program and is designed to increase attention while helping to raise funds for Swimmerships™, scholarships for swimming lessons happening primarily at YMCAs.

Key Points: 
  • "These alarming statistics demanded action," said Rue Mapp, founder, and CEO of Outdoor Afro.
  • Outdoor Afro created Making Waves in 2019 with KEEN and the YMCA first supporting a pilot program in New York, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Phoenix in 2021.
  • "We're proud to be supporting Outdoor Afro on this movement, and it's really motivating to have the YMCA joining the effort.
  • The Outdoor Afro x KEEN sandal collection features artwork from Outdoor Afro volunteer leader Leandra Taylor.

OneAmerica Launches Advisor Managed Accounts with Morningstar Investment Management LLC

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021
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INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OneAmerica is teaming with one of the largest managed retirement accounts providers in the industry, Morningstar Investment Management.

Key Points: 
  • INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --OneAmerica is teaming with one of the largest managed retirement accounts providers in the industry, Morningstar Investment Management.
  • OneAmerica would provide recordkeeper services through Morningstar Investment Management to Retirement Investment Adviser (RIA) firms in a white-label version under the RIA's brand.
  • This new managed account service delivers the same investment experience that employers rely upon OneAmerica for in their retirement plan design.
  • Administrative and recordkeeping services provided by McCready and Keene, Inc. or OneAmerica Retirement Services LLC, companies of OneAmerica which are not broker/dealers or investment advisors.

KEEN Footwear And Points Of Light Join To Fight Global Stress And Uncertainty Launching Largest Volunteer Resource Ahead Of Giving Tuesday

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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In advance of Giving Tuesday, KEEN fans will now have access to KEEN Corps,and the world's largest digital hub for volunteering and community engagement opportunities, powered by Points of Light.

Key Points: 
  • In advance of Giving Tuesday, KEEN fans will now have access to KEEN Corps,and the world's largest digital hub for volunteering and community engagement opportunities, powered by Points of Light.
  • To provide easier access to volunteer opportunities, KEEN is enabling anyone to search for local or national volunteer opportunities via KEEN Corps, the brand's loyalty program that rewards fans for doing good deeds.
  • Since its U.S. launch in September, KEEN Corps has grown to over 11,000 members and is experiencing 5% weekly growth.
  • "Volunteering in our communities has the dual benefit of giving back and leaving us feeling more fulfilled, empowered, and happy.

KEEN Footwear Awarded Prestigious Good Housekeeping 2021 Sustainability Innovation Award For PFC Free, Detox The Planet Initiative

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Monday, October 18, 2021
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PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the footwear brand on a mission to make outside inclusive and accessible to all, today announced that Good Housekeeping awarded the brand the Good Housekeeping 2021 Sustainability Innovation Award for its Detox the Planet initiative that keeps perfluorochemicals (PFCs) and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) out of its footwear.

Key Points: 
  • PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the footwear brand on a mission to make outside inclusive and accessible to all, today announced that Good Housekeeping awarded the brand the Good Housekeeping 2021 Sustainability Innovation Award for its Detox the Planet initiative that keeps perfluorochemicals (PFCs) and per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) out of its footwear.
  • In 2014, KEEN committed to eliminating PFCs from its supply chain, and successfully went PFC free across its full footwear line in 2018.
  • "To be recognized for these efforts by Good Housekeeping underscores the importance of this issue," says Erik Burbank VP of KEEN Effect.
  • It continues to launch game-changing products and establish new standards for performance, comfort, and design while actively working to Detox the Planet.

KEEN Footwear Launches Industry First "Field to Foot" Sneaker Featuring Agricultural Waste, Launching Sept. 30

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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The first styles - the Eldon sneaker for men and Elsa V sneaker for women - are priced at $120 and will launch as a limited edition on www.keenfootwear.com today September 30.

Key Points: 
  • The first styles - the Eldon sneaker for men and Elsa V sneaker for women - are priced at $120 and will launch as a limited edition on www.keenfootwear.com today September 30.
  • The collection will introduce KEEN's "unbox," uses approximately 63% less cardboard than a traditional shoebox and is 100% biodegradable.
  • "With F2F Technology, KEEN is providing measurable solutions to engineering footwear that is less damaging to the environment," said Steve Workman, senior director, global product innovations.
  • Combined with the pilot of KEEN's 'un-box' , this collection is a meaningful step toward setting a new industry standard for sustainable footwear.