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HER NEXT PLAY Announces Sports Summit for Teen Girls

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -- Fresh off a competitive community contest win, a team of young Edina women are investing their prize earnings in an event designed for teen girl athletes. The Her Next Play Edina Girls' Sports Summit will take place September 30, 2019 at Life Time Sport in Eagan, Minn.

More than 140 Edina middle school girls are registered for the summit featuring presentations by high profile professional and Olympic athletes; sports psychologists, broadcasters, influencers and more. Agility training, soccer and yoga are also part of the day's line-up that runs 8:45 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration remains open: https://ecfoundation.formstack.com/forms/her_next_play

Her Next Play JV Team Leadership

Her Next Play, a Minneapolis-based non-profit, is dedicated to empowering female athletes to confidently launch successful careers. Recognizing the power of the teen girl voice, the executive team installed a Junior Varsity board of 9 middle and high school girls to help support the organization's mission. The Junior Varsity teen board adopted a #PlayBold attitude, pitched and won the Edina Community Foundation "Bold New Idea" contest to help fund the summit. In the future, Her Next Play intends to scale and replicate the sports summit for an all-city, all-girl event.

"It's been inspiring to see the Junior Varsity board members take the lead on this summit and create an event that will motivate girls to lead in sports and life," says Sara Wegmann, Her Next Play president and founder. "Our organization believes an early investment in young female athletes across all backgrounds and abilities will help build the pipeline of future women leaders."

Edina Girls' Sports Summit Line-Up
Throughout the day, participants will hear directly from athletic and academic all-stars including:

Lee Stecklein, USA Olympic Hockey Player
Olympic Gold Medal winner as part of the United States women's national hockey team and part of the 2019 Isobel Cup champions for the Minnesota Whitecaps.

Carrie Tollefson, Olympic Runner
Elite middle distance runner and Olympian; 5-time NCAA champion and 13-time Minnesota State track and field and cross country champion.

Erin Ayala, Sports Psychologist
Works with athletes to identify goals, enhance self-awareness and motivation to reach peak performance.

Cori Kennedy, Sports Broadcaster; Social Media Manager
Sports commentator for professional softball. Known for her viral softball tutorial videos with over 2 million views.

Ellie Smart, Professional Cliff Diver
Currently the youngest high diver representing the United States and, after medaling at the FINA World Cup in Abu Dhabi, recently became a permanent diver on the 2019 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

Kyndra de St. Aubin, MN United FC Commentator
Television analyst for Minnesota United FC. Currently the only full time major league female color commentator.

Coley Ries, Professional Softball Player
Professional softball player for the Aussie Peppers of the National Professional Fastpitch League. 2017 DII National Player of the Year and National Champion.

Marissa Brandt, Olympic Hockey Player
Member of the 2018 South Korean National Olympic Ice Hockey Team, and International Ice Hockey Federation Women's World Champion.

About Her Next Play:

Her Next Play is an emerging Minneapolis non-profit organization empowering female athletes to launch successful careers. Playing sports builds powerful leadership skills and female athletes have enormous career potential. Research shows 52% of women leaders in C-suite positions played sports at the college level. Her Next Play launched in March 2019 to help female athletes translate their athletic skills and experiences into powerful careers. To date, Her Next Play leadership and volunteers have engaged 425 female athletes through outreach programs and special events, with plans to serve another 750 by Summer 2020.

Her Next Play also sponsors the nationally recognized SEE US movement, initiated by Her Next Play Varsity Board member, Court Place, to spread awareness about female athletes being underrepresented, sexualized, and judged based on appearance rather than ability. The organization offers camps and workshops at clubs and schools to engage, empower and inspire female athletes.

Her Next Play is possible with the support of Minnesota's sports-oriented communities. Minnesota has the highest percentage participation of girls in high school sports in America with a championship WNBA team (Lynx), and women's hockey team (Minnesota's Whitecaps) who won the Isobel Cup in their inaugural season and sold-out every home game. Minnesota leads the way in women's sports, and has an engaged and committed community of business, sports, and non-profit leaders who have come out to support Her Next Play.

At Her Next Play, we #playbold, and are part of the #boldnorth because it's all #forthenextgirl.

Learn more at: https://www.hernextplay.org/

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‘Blair Witch Project’ 20th Anniversary Screening Planned for Oct. 18 in Maryland

FREDERICK, Md. -- Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, announces its participation with Eduardo Sanchez, co-director of the "The Blair Witch Project," to bring his critically-acclaimed motion picture back to the big screen for one night in a special 20th anniversary screening, on October 18, in Frederick, Maryland, at the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

Hailed in 1999 by the New York Times, upon its theatrical premiere, as perhaps the "most inventive departure from standard horror fare" one can imagine, "The Blair Witch Project" pieces together the story of three film students who vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest, leaving only their footage behind. Shot over eight days with a budget of only $60,000, "The Blair Witch Project" went on to gross more than $240 million worldwide and is largely credited with bringing the "found footage" sub-genre to mainstream audiences.

The film was set in Burkittsville, Maryland, in western Frederick County, only a short distance from the historic Weinberg Center. "The Blair Witch Project" was distributed by Artisan Entertaiment.

"We've been humbled by the reception of the Blair Witch 20th anniversary screenings we've done this year," said Sanchez. "But this screening is special for me because it'll bring many of the local 'Blair Witch' cast and crew together with the film's most devoted fans, in the county where the 'Blair Witch' takes place. It's going to be a fun night."

In coordination with Phenomenology, the anniversary screening is also sponsored by the Maryland Department of Commerce and the Maryland Film Office and presented by 72 Film Fest, the Frederick Film Office and Sanchez's company, Haxan Films.

"We are honored and thrilled to support Ed and his vision to bring this special anniversary screening to Frederick," said Jeffery Keilholtz, CEO & Artistic Director of Phenomenology. "All of the partners for the event are coming together in a collaborative way to make this a memorable night for everyone."

The event will feature a screening of the original film, followed by a Question & Answer session, including Sanchez, and co-stars Mike Williams and Ed Swanson, among others. Film memorabilia will also be on display.

A lightly catered pre-show reception will commence at New Spire Stages, located at 15 W Patrick Street, with a chance to meet the filmmakers. Admission to the pre-show event is available at $50 per person and includes access to the screening.

Pre-show activities start at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are available at: http://www.mdtix.com/blairwitchprojectanniversary.html.

The anniversary screening kicks off 8 p.m. at the Weinberg Center, located at 20 W Patrick Street. For fans who only want access to the screening and post-show Q&A, tickets are available for $15 per person at the Weinberg Center, by calling the box office at 301-600-2828, or by visiting: https://weinbergcenter.org/shows/20th-anniversary-of-the-blair-witch-project/.

Net proceeds go to benefit Phenomenology, New Spire Stages and the Weinberg Center for the Arts.

About Phenomenology, Inc.:

Phenomenology, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is an innovative production model to raise the quality of life for performing artists and technicians by creating meaningful partnerships in the entertainment industry - coupled with the production of high-value projects - to generate a first-of-its-kind corridor of professional activity between Frederick, Maryland and major media markets.

More information: https://phenoart.org/

Media Contact:
Jeffery Keilholtz
CEO & Artistic Director
Phenomenology, Inc.
646.335.3917
jeff@phenoart.org

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Caption: Eduardo Sanchez, on location in Burkittsville , Maryland, where "The Blair Witch Project" was filmed.

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Business Architecture Training Series Coming to Dallas

DALLAS, Texas -- Business Architecture Associates (BAA) a leading company in business architecture training established 2015, announced today its 5-day, "Business Architecture Boot Camp" training this Fall in Dallas, Texas.

BAA is pleased to offer a comprehensive curriculum of business architecture training courses to help organizations initiate, mature and accelerate their business architecture practices and expedite the learning curve of practitioners. BAA partners, Whynde Kuehn and William Ulrich, will be instructing the upcoming Boot Camp series in Dallas, Texas, September 30 - October 4, 2019.

The series includes courses on Business Architecture Immersion, Building the Foundational Business Architecture, Extending Business Architecture, Business Architecture / IT Architecture Alignment and Establishing and Maturing a Business Architecture Practice. This training series prepares attendees to practice the discipline and sit for the Certified Business Architect(R) (CBA(R)) exam.

BAA instructors are deeply knowledgeable in all aspects of business architecture. The Boot Camp has prepared past attendees to participate in and even lead business architecture practices, while concurrently readying them to achieve CBA(R) certification status, increasing their marketability along the way. Attendees will have the opportunity to bring in business architecture scenarios and solution-oriented challenges to the discussion. The instructors will work through these topics, creating a real-time learning experience.

BAA training advances the skills of practitioners at every level. According to Philip Dove, previous Head of Project Management & Business Analysis, AMP Insurance, "Whynde Kuehn and William Ulrich's Business Architecture courses are excellent. I would highly recommend this course for all Business Architects no matter how much experience they think they have; these courses have something for everyone."

All BAA public training sessions are now open for Registration. For course descriptions and outlines, please view our Curriculum page: https://www.businessarchitectureassociates.com/curriculum.html

BAA partners, William Ulrich and Whynde Kuehn, are practicing business architects and thought leaders in the field. They have applied business architecture at every level of the enterprise across multiple industries and continue to help evolve the practice worldwide.

About Business Architecture Associates, Inc.

Business Architecture Associates (BAA) is dedicated to training business professionals in the practice and use of business architecture, an established discipline that expedites strategy execution. Founded by industry pioneers Whynde Kuehn and William Ulrich, these in-demand experts work across a wide range of industries to successfully leverage business architecture to deliver lasting business value. BAA is a Guild Accredited Training Partner(R) (GATP(R)) as designated by the Business Architecture Guild(R), a professional association that promotes best practices and expands the knowledgebase of the business architecture discipline. Learn more at: https://www.businessarchitectureassociates.com/home-1.html

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Pretty Thing Launches Cheeky Anti-Conference for Creative Womxn

CHELSEA, N.Y. -- Pretty Thing founders, Sarah Hawkins, and Myah Hollis, have announced that their innovative "anti-conference" event series, entitled Pretty Thing Tour, will be launching in NYC on September 21 at Betaworks Studios in Chelsea, and will continue onto Los Angeles at The Riveter in Marina Del Rey in November.

Tour [and Pretty Thing] is on a mission to disrupt the traditional millennial conference model. The one-day-only event, is designed specifically for female-identifying creatives and entrepreneurs-complete with a brunch, a two-hour wrap party, intimate breakouts, panels, keynotes, and a devout focus on practical and unfiltered advice.

"Tour is a place to find creatives and entrepreneurs in an unapologetically womxn-centric environment, spill the tea, and level each other up," says Hawkins. "No pretense or stuffy vibes allowed."

"We designed Tour to be intimate, intentional, and inclusive. It's important to us that people leave with genuine connections and a literal list of things they can do the very next day to get them closer to where they want to be," describes Hollis.

"Our community isn't dumb. They know when they're being pandered to. The main feedback that we received from our flagship event in LA, the inspiration behind Tour, is that the attendees were surprised by how much they learned. They showed up and they took tedious notes and they went home and made sh*t happen. That needs to be the norm. It's only a matter of time before a cute aesthetic and a lineup of influencers isn't going to cut it anymore," continues Hollis.

Tickets for Pretty Thing Tour are available at https://www.prettythingstudios.com/registration and are $249 + processing fees. Remote access tickets for the evening keynote livestream are also available. Pretty Thing Tour 2019 is presented by Solow.

About Pretty Thing Tour 2019:

Pretty Thing's beloved flagship event is back and more unapologetic than ever. Pretty Thing Tour is the anti-conference for female-identifying creatives + entrepreneurs who don't just want to be inspired, they want to be empowered with the knowledge and resources that they need to level up. The one-day event will be hitting New York City and Los Angeles in 2019.

Tour was designed to be an inclusive experience catered to the full spectrum of creative careers, packed with keynotes, panels, and activations on TV + film, digital content, art, wellness, business, tech and more. Giving womxn the real, unfiltered answers to their actual questions, told by other boss babes killing it in their industries. Kick the day off with a brunch and wrap with a 2-hour party. Find your people, build your business, and make your art. This is not your mother's conference. See you on Tour. Learn more at: https://www.prettythingstudios.com/tour-2019

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Prymrr Headlines at Alienstock Debuting New Songs

RACHEL, Nev. -- Prymrr, the 13-year-old rapper and dancer, known internationally for her lead appearance in Sia's "Never Give Up" music video, has just announced her intent to take the stage and debut her newest songs at Alienstock in Rachel, Nevada.

Before Sia's video, Prymrr first gained international acclaim at age 10 for her acting and activism as the badass little girl rapper in Pussy Riot's "Straight Outta Vagina." Her first single "GAMBLiN," released when she was just twelve, won an academy award for Best Performance in a Music Video from the Young Artists Academy.

After false accusations and rumors that Alienstock was cancelled, Prymrr confirmed her appearance with the event organizer Connie West. With thousands expected to attend and artists traveling in from all over the country, Prymrr knew this once-in-this-universe experience was the perfect venue to debut her newest songs, giving an exclusive sneak peek into her upcoming album.

Alienstock is the original, on-location, extraterrestrial gathering of internet-centric friends and meme enthusiasts from all across the planet.

Prymrr was first approached to perform at Alienstock after meeting and interviewing the Storm 51 meme creator Matty Roberts, who hails from her hometown Bakersfield, Calif. However, When Roberts severed ties with the Alienstock Festival and decided to make an appearance at a one-night Vegas EDM show instead, Prymrr reached out to West to confirm her support of the Alienstock Festival in Rachel, Nevada.

"I considered following Matty to Vegas," said Prymrr, "but when I learned the Vegas venue wasn't taking in any of the other artists from the original Alienstock Festival, and that Connie was on her own with the organizing, I reached out to all the artists and we all agreed to ban together and keep this unique festival alive."

Alienstock, organized by West, is a one-of-a kind festival held in the middle of the Nevada dessert in the town nearest to Area 51, the infamous government research center rumored to study UFOs and aliens.

The Alienstock Festival atmosphere will be very different that the glitz of a Vegas show. Artists and attendees will be at the festival for a weekend of stars, camping, music, art, and communing over the unknown of aliens and UFOs. Prymrr's upbeat rap songs will add an atmosphere of positive celebration, unity, and out of this world hype.

Many feel the positive gathering of like-minded travelers and friends will be a time to share new music, relax and make new friends. "People come to Rachel to meet people and to interact, I hope people will go away with friendships," West said in a recent interview.

Alienstock has been planned since July and is locally approved and supported, with volunteers stepping in to ensure the movement survives the loss of Matty Roberts involvement in the festival.

Alienstock will feature 2 stages, 35+ artists, a band stage headlined by Boots Electric (of Eagles of Death Metal), Willy Savage (@willy_savage), and an EDM stage headlined by DVDDY (@dvddymusic) and Prymrr (@prymrr) WITH FULL LINE UP TO BE ANNOUNCED in the coming days. There will be music all day, both days.

Follow Prymrr on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/prymrr/ - and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Prymrr/

For more information contact info@alienstockparking.com or visit: https://alienstockparking.com/

*Note: Alienstock has no other affiliation with any other organization or event outside of Rachel, Nevada.

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Hits and Oldies Music Show Stirs the Imagination at the Knoxville Museum of Art

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- On October 27, singer-performer Dre Hilton invites oldie music lovers to the 2019 "Hits and Oldies Show." A day of classic music from the 50's and 60's which would feature Motown, gospel and jazz classics.

"It's going to be an afternoon of classic hits," says Dre Hilton the organizer of the show. "I'm sure this could be the greatest music 'throwback' anyone would ever see and experience this autumn."

The show will feature music listening from way back of the top musical classics and otherwise. It will be an afternoon of continuous playbacks of tracks and albums from artists and bands such as Ray Charles, The Drifters, The Four Aces, Elvis Presley, The Clovers, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan amongst others.

The show is set to take listeners back in time to experience what music was like at its best in times past whilst stirring a feeling of nostalgia in the older generation.

The show is slated for of October 27, 2019 at the Knoxville Museum of Art and the time is 2:30 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased online on Eventbrite, or, https://drehilton.net/ or through the phone by calling 770-288-0291.

Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hits-and-oldies-music-show-tickets-72383375625

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Registration Open For The First Ever Bell Works Truck Pull – Fundraiser to Support Move For Hunger

HOLMDEL, N.J. -- Move For Hunger announced today that registration is still open for the first-ever Bell Works Truck Pull, presented by WorkWave. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Bell Works (101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ, 07733) on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 3:45 - 7:45 p.m.

Registration is $20 per team and can be completed at http://BellWorksTruckPull.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

"We are excited to support Move For Hunger in a way that is not only fun for all, but also helps to get the community involved in raising awareness for such an important cause," said Marne Martin, CEO of WorkWave. "At WorkWave, we are passionate about doing the right thing and supporting the communities around us, and this is a great way to come together and make a difference."

Lowy's Moving Service will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Lowy's Moving Service offers their customers an opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

As one of the founding members of Move For Hunger, Lowy's Moving Service has delivered nearly 490,000 lbs. of food - the equivalent of 408,000 meals - to Fulfill, Lunch Break, and other food pantries in Monmouth and Ocean Counties since 2009.

Nearly 866,000 people in New Jersey, including 1 in 8 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. The funds raised at the Bell Works Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food recovery programs, both in New Jersey and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

ABOUT WORKWAVE

WorkWave empowers service-oriented companies to reach their full potential through scalable, cloud-based software solutions that support every stage of a business lifecycle. We are a trusted partner for over 7,000 customers across a wide variety of industries, including pest control, lawn care, cleaning, HVAC, plumbing and electrical, and last mile delivery. WorkWave is unique in that it offers its customers solutions that support the full service lifecycle, providing businesses with everything from brand awareness and digital marketing to sales, service and customer experience. Through versatile software solutions, strategic business advice, and a broad network of partners, WorkWave goes beyond just software - we are a partner in enabling our customers to reach their full potential at each stage of their business journey. WorkWave is a division of global enterprise applications provider IFS. For more information, visit http://www.workwave.com/.

ABOUT LOWY'S MOVING SERVICE

Lowy's Moving Service has been in business since 1924 and is a highly respected and experienced commercial mover in the Metropolitan area. Lowy's has handled household, commercial and office relocations on local, interstate and international levels. Honesty, dependability and service have always been this company's most valued assets. For more information, visit https://lowys.com/.

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First Ever Rose City Truck Pull to be Held on September 12

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Move For Hunger and the Portland Relocation Council announced today that the first-ever Rose City Truck Pull, presented by Chipman Relocation & Logistics, will take place on Thursday, September 12 from 1 - 5 p.m. The event, in which teams of 5-10 will compete to see who can pull a moving truck 100 feet in the fastest time, will be held at Golden Valley Brewing Company (1520 NW Bethany Blvd., Beaverton, OR, 97006).

Proceeds from the event will benefit Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger.

Chipman Relocation & Logistics, a professional moving company based in Portland, will provide one of their trucks for the event. As a member of Move For Hunger's national network of relocation professionals, Chipman Relocation & Logistics provides their customers with the opportunity to donate unopened, non-perishable food during the moving process and volunteers to deliver the donations to the local food bank, free of charge.

More than 510,000 people in Oregon, including 1 in 6 children, do not have reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Meanwhile, 40% of all the food produced in the United States each year is wasted. The funds raised at the Truck Pull will support Move For Hunger's hunger relief and food recovery programs in Oregon and nationwide.

ABOUT MOVE FOR HUNGER

Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way for the relocation industry to reduce food waste and fight hunger. In addition to collecting food from people who are moving to new homes, Move For Hunger also helps companies and individuals across the United States and Canada organize successful food drives. To date, they have collected more than 15 million pounds of food. For more information, or to find out how you can host your own food drive, visit https://www.moveforhunger.org/.

PRESS CONTACT:
Dan Beam, Communications Manager
Move For Hunger
dan@moveforhunger.org
or (732) 766-1278

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8th Entrepreneur Summit to Feature Successful Business Owners and Experts

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Returning for its eighth year, Hispanic Unity of Florida's 2019 Entrepreneur Summit (www.HUFESummit.org) is a day-long learning and networking event showcasing the diverse array of businesses that contribute to South Florida's economy.

This year's event will be held on Friday, September 20 at Nova Southeastern University in the Carl DeSantis Building from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by workshops throughout the day and an exhibitor area. The event features a much requested Master Class in the Art of Networking with Networking Guru, Heiko Dobrikow at 9:15 a.m.

The Keynote Address and American Dreamer Awards & Panel Discussion will be held at 10:45 a.m. with Keynote Speaker, Jim Ryan, Founder and CEO of OutPLEX (www.outplex.com) and Co-Founder, The Venture Mentoring Team.

Expected to draw between 300 and 400 attendees, the E-Summit provides emerging entrepreneurs and established business owners an opportunity to connect with other business owners and professionals interested in similar topics, learn from subject matter experts how to start and grow their businesses, and receive insights and best strategies for success.

Attendees include a mix of entrepreneurs, Fortune 500 companies, economic development specialists, representatives from government agencies, small business experts, procurement officers, educational institutions, media and corporate partners, and others interested in entrepreneurship. The 8th Entrepreneur Summit is presented by Chase. Major sponsors include: JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Southeast Toyota Distributors, Nova Southeastern University, WSVN Channel 7 News, Memorial Healthcare System, and Wells Fargo. The event is produced by Hispanic Unity of Florida, Inc. (HUF)( https://hispanicunity.org/ ).

This year's keynote speaker, Jim Ryan, Founder and CEO of OutPLEX and Co-Founder of The Venture Mentoring Team will share his insights on being a serial entrepreneur and how to identify a great business mentor. The American Dreamer Awards & Panel Conversation, sponsored by JM Family Enterprises/Southeast Toyota Distributors, will be moderated by renowned journalist Tom Hudson of WRLN. This year's program includes six workshops, with two in Spanish.

The American Dreamer Award recipients are individuals recognized for their steadfast success, business acumen and community service.

The 2019 honorees include:

* Dr. Julia Harper, TheraPeeds Family Center
* Leni Ibargüengoytia, ForSisters
* Juliana Martinez & Efrain Martinez, EM Professional Services
* Gloria Martinez & Edmerson Vasquez, Neo Broadband, Inc.
* Maxeme "Max" Tuchman, Caribu, Inc.

Learn more about the speakers, moderator and honoree at https://hufesummit.org/get-inspired-awardees.

"Launching a new business or running a small business comes with many challenges," said Josie Bacallao, Hispanic Unity of Florida's President and CEO. "We are excited that we can bring together entrepreneurs and business professionals to collaborate, network, inspire and learn from each other. We have another exciting Summit this year, and a great lineup of speakers. The Entrepreneur Summit is the perfect opportunity to not only gain valuable information, but to make connections and develop your small business network with like-minded professionals."

Pricing: Complimentary sponsored admission (FREE).

Parking: Complimentary. Located in the garage directly across from NSU's Business School and the Carl DeSantis Building.

For general information: http://www.hufesummit.org

For sponsorship information: Shani Wilson, Development Director, at 954-342-0430 or SWilson@hispanicunity.org

The 2019 Entrepreneur Summit is made possible by our sponsors (as of August 2019): Chase, JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC, Nova Southeastern University, Memorial Healthcare System, Wells Fargo, WSVN; as well as, Amerant, BankUnited, BBB of Southeast Florida and the Caribbean, BB&T, Comerica Bank, FPL, MBAF CPAs and Advisors, Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, Synovus, Templeton & Company, TIAA Bank, and Woodforest National Bank.

About Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF):

Hispanic Unity of Florida (HUF) is a non-profit founded 37 years ago by community leaders to ease the acculturation transition for newcomers from other nations. Today, HUF provides assistance through 12 programs and 30+ services in four languages to South Florida's diverse community. HUF, an UnidosUS Affiliate, is one of South Florida's largest agencies dedicated to the immigrant population, providing them with the tools they need to build a new life.

In 2018, the agency served more than 15,000 children and families. HUF offers assistance at four main office locations and provides extended services at 50+ outreach locations-including citizenship services at libraries, free tax preparation at mobile sites, and education services at public schools, among others.

Mission: Empowering immigrants and others to become self-sufficient, productive and civically engaged. For more information visit: http://www.hispanicunity.org/ or call 954-964-8884, ext. 216.

Media Contact:
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Marketing Director
Hispanic Unity of Florida
954-342-0404 (direct)
954-329-5262 (cell)
KGallego@HispanicUnity.org

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Introducing HOOPLANDIA – Largest 3-on-3 Basketball Competition and Festival on East Coast Planned for Greater Springfield June 26-28, 2020

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. -- Greater Springfield, Massachusetts is the birthplace of basketball. And now, the birthplace of an extraordinary new event to celebrate one of the great games on Planet Earth. Introducing HOOPLANDIA, the largest 3-on-3 basketball competition and celebration on the East Coast - planned for June 26-28, 2020 and hosted by Eastern States Exposition and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

The event will feature hundreds of games for thousands of players of all ages and playing abilities, with divisions for young girls, boys, women, men, high school elite, college elite, pro-am, "over the hill," wheelchair, wounded warrior, special Olympians and more.

Other features:

* 100 outdoor blacktop courts throughout the roadway and parking lot network of the Eastern States Exposition fairgrounds in West Springfield.
* Slam-Dunk, 3-Point, Free Throw, Dribble Course, Vertical Jump and Full Court Shot skills competitions.
* Themed State Courts mobilized along the Exposition's famed Avenue of States, with replica capitol buildings of the six New England states.
* Showcase games in the historic Eastern States Coliseum and Hall of Fame's Court of Dreams.

"Eastern States is proud to co-host this new signature event for all of New England and beyond," said Eugene J. Cassidy, President and CEO, of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, Mass. "We always look for paths to reinvent our role in promoting commerce and community and appreciate opportunities to collaborate with other regional icons, like the Basketball Hall of Fame. We are excited to transform our grounds into the magical kingdom of Hooplandia for thousands of visitors next summer."

John Doleva, President and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame added, "The role of Greater Springfield in the global growth of basketball is undeniable, from Dr. James Naismith to our annual Enshrinement Week at the Hall of Fame and points in-between. Hooplandia is a natural extension of this legacy, with a grassroots competition and celebration befitting this area and all of New England. We are thrilled to help launch and build this event, which we hope will inspire hoopsters of all ages from throughout the Northeast."

A year-long community outreach effort is underway. Registration opens on March 1, 2020. Information and engagement available now: https://hooplandia.com/ or Instagram: @hooplandia.

For more on the hosts, see: https://www.easternstatesexposition.com and http://www.hoophall.com.

The event is an initiative of Society Events + Experiences, a California-based company.

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