24,500-square-foot open air soccer facility kicks off rooftop pop-up

CHICAGO - August 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Chicago's soccer scene has reached new heights as Skyline Pitch introduces Chicago's first-ever rooftop facility for guests of all ages to train, play and celebrate the sport. Located atop the NEWCITY parking structure (1457 N. Halsted Street) now through September, the 24,500-square-foot Skyline Pitch features a soccer field, futsal court, Panna Cage, TEQ Ball tables and Fut Tennis court, offering plenty of options for pickup games, camps, training sessions and tournaments for players of all ages.

"Chicago is an amazing soccer town, and we built Skyline Pitch to celebrate the beautiful sport in the world's most beautiful city," said Ivan Lopez, founder of Skyline Pitch and managing director of elemento L2. "The only thing better than gathering with friends and teammates to play is to do so with an incredible panoramic view of Chicago's skyline. Playing at Skyline Pitch will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits."

Weekly and monthly memberships are available at Skyline Pitch, including unlimited pickup games on weekday mornings and evenings, plus full access to the Skills Zone. For those looking to fine-tune their abilities, Skills Zone passes are also available on a weekly basis.

Skyline Pitch is built for all who love the game, whether playing or watching. Those not participating in any one of the facility's six competition or training elements can enjoy food truck options and music from the DJ booth while taking in all the action from the lounge.

Launched by Chicago-based experiential agency elemento L2 in conjunction with NEWCITY lifestyle and entertaining complex, Skyline Pitch is the latest entertainment and socialization option on the city's North Side. The facility is available for group events, birthday parties and corporate gatherings, and its various elements cater to all skill levels.

"We are excited to bring soccer to NEWCITY's parking garage rooftop," said Jenn Wojcik, general manager of NEWCITY. "While we have one of the best views of the city, we hope the community will come out and enjoy the variety of sport options that Skyline Pitch offers." 

NEWCITY is an outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment complex located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Ideal for all ages, NEWCITY features a variety of community events, stores, restaurants, movie theater, grocery store and bowling alley. 

For more information, please visit www.skylinepitch.com or www.ExperienceNEWCITY.com.

About elemento L2
Elemento L2 is a strategic marketing and communications agency that drives word-of-mouth and consumer engagement. Their award-winning, minority-owned agency is dedicated to helping clients reach desired audiences in the ever-changing multicultural landscape of the U.S. They believe chemistry is the lifeblood of brands, their consumers and the agencies that guide them. elemento L2 ensures their clients' objectives stay relevant in the multicultural landscape, always striving to create "brand chemistry." Visit elementoL2.com for more information. 

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The engaging two-day event offered a chance for lively interaction, sharing, and encouragement among the women in attendance

MINNEAPOLIS - August 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

TruChoice Financial Group, LLC, one of the largest distributors of insurance products in the financial services industry, held its first TruWomen Annual Conference on August 10-12 at the TruChoice corporate offices in Minneapolis.

TruWomen is a peer-to-peer program developed by TruChoice that brings together a diverse community of accomplished women financial professionals in engaging, encouraging, and empowering settings to help them network, collaborate, inspire, and learn at deeper levels. After meeting virtually since the program's launch, the conference marked the first time the women were able to meet face to face.

"It was incredible to finally be able to have so many amazing women together in one room," said Angela Jacobson, TruWomen co-creator and TruChoice annuity wholesaler. "Our overall goal for this conference was to hear from our attendees on what works, what doesn't, and for everyone to share their successes and accomplishments with the other attendees. That is our overall focus with the TruWomen initiative."

The two-day conference included three interactive roundtable discussions, speakers from several insurance carriers, including Jasmine Jirele, president and CEO of Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America, and a sunset dinner cruise on Lake Minnetonka. Keynote speaker Reneé Rongen brought everyone to laughter and tears, and she provided copies of her book, Fundamentally Female, that she personalized for all attendees after her session.

"Our goal is to empower women with the tools and resources they need to help them elevate their practice and meet their business goals," said Angi Reeves, senior VP of marketing at TruChoice. "The three roundtable sessions worked as designed and sparked some great open dialogue. It was fun to watch connections forming, and we were truly impressed with how engaged these women were throughout the conference."

In conjunction with Rongen, a philanthropist and champion for causes affecting women and children, and her "Pajama Party" initiative, TruChoice organized an internal pajama drive in early August. TruChoice employees donated more than 100 sets of children's pajamas to the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, and to LiveSafe Resources in Marietta, Georgia. 

For more information on TruWomen, visit www.engagetruwomen.com or email [email protected]. To learn more about TruChoice, visit www.TruChoiceFinancial.com, or call 800.237.0263. TruChoice Financial can also be followed on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Beckett Vault brings together 'our company's best virtues: a passion for collectibles, a focus on security and integrity, and our vision for what this industry can become'

PLANO, Texas - August 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Beckett, the most trusted name in the collectibles industry, today announced that it has officially launched the Beckett Vault. 

Beckett Vault offers a secure storage solution for collectibles in a climate-controlled, insured facility protected by 24-hour security. Items stored in the Vault can be viewed anywhere in the world from the palm of a user's hands, with hi-res images of cards, comics, or memorabilia available instantaneously.

"The Beckett Vault is the union of our company's best virtues: a passion for collectibles, a focus on trust and integrity, and our vision for what this industry can become," said Beckett CEO Kunal Chopra. "Collectors will be able to submit items to the Vault, safeguard them in a state-of-the-art facility, and, in time, seamlessly transact on our platform. This is the future of the industry, and we're proud to be pioneering it. Come Vault with us."

The Vault features biometric access control, water- and fire-proof storage, and 24/7 monitoring by security experts. Its inaugural collection includes over $3 million worth of collectibles. The Vault will launch with zero storage fees, and in time, Vault customers will be able to buy and sell collectibles instantly via our Marketplace. Once an item is bought or sold, the ownership title is immediately transferred via blockchain technology. 

The Beckett Vault is open and accepting submissions today and will occupy a portion of Beckett's new, +100,000-square-foot facility in Plano. 

About Beckett Collectibles

The mission of Beckett Collectibles is to provide the most amazing products and services on the planet for collectors. The iconic brand was founded in 1979 by Dr. James Beckett as a pricing guide for classic American sports cards. The company has since expanded into several other collectible categories with its signature pricing guidance, grading services, and print and digital tools for enthusiasts and professionals in the hobby. With over 30 years experience assembling the industry's most comprehensive collectibles database, Beckett is uniquely positioned to become the world's premier alternative assets platform. By investing heavily in new digital, subscription, and blockchain technologies, as well as in new verticals and expert talent, Beckett is continuing its commitment to help collectors value, safeguard, and trade their unique items. 

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Public health professionals from Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Washington, DC, receive highest honors

ATLANTA - August 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Safe States Alliance's 2022 award winners collectively demonstrate innovation, outstanding research, excellence, and vision to advance the field of injury and violence prevention (IVP). From a rising star paving the way in anti-racism and health equity work, to seasoned veterans responsible for improving injury surveillance and epidemiology, this year's award winners have shown tremendous perseverance and exemplify professionalism.

Each year, the Safe States Alliance recognizes and honors members for their contributions to Safe States and their commitment to the field of IVP. The following public health professionals will be honored for their significant contributions during the Safe States Alliance 2022 Annual Injury and Violence Prevention Conference taking place Aug. 31 - Sept. 2 in Orlando, Florida.  

Injury and Violence Prevention Program Achievement Award: Greenville, North Carolina Traffic Safety Task Force (Greenville, NC) for its innovative approach to traffic safety through dedicated, consistent, and genuine community engagement leading to a reduction in traffic fatalities in the community. 

Partner of the Year Award: Safe Kids Worldwide (Washington, DC) for their unwavering support and collaborative approach to helping families and communities protect kids from preventable injuries. Their continued partnership in programming, advocacy, and communications strengthens the practice of IVP and makes communities safer.

Rising Star Award: Ashley Lamar, JPS Health Network (Fort Worth, TX) for making great strides in the discipline of IVP and advancing anti-racism and health equity practices.  

Researcher of the Year Award: Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston-Dallas Campus (Houston, TX) for her critical research into violence prevention, as well as her leadership in taking complicated scientific data and translating it into useful, actionable information for the general public. 

Alex Kelter Vision Award: Renee Johnson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control; and Dr. Holly Hedegaard, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics (retired) (Atlanta, GA) for their lifetime contributions that have brought vision and leadership to the field of IVP. Their collective decades of experience and expertise have shaped how the field conducts surveillance and led to updated methods for the state injury indicators, which will impact the field for years to come.

Formed in 1993, the Safe States Alliance is the only national nonprofit organization and professional association comprised of public health injury and violence prevention professionals representing all U.S. states and territories. Safe States' mission is to strengthen the practice of injury and violence prevention and be the recognized leader and driving force in understanding and preventing injuries and violence, a leading cause of death for ages 1-64 in the U.S.

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American perception of billionaires is changing, new research from The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice finds

NEW YORK - August 25, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Most Americans want to be billionaires, but a lot also hate billionaires. Americans think billionaires are good for the country, but also think they don't do enough to make America better, and may even be blocking people from attaining the American dream. Many think they can someday be billionaires - but even more think billionaires should pay higher taxes. Those are among the findings of a Harris Poll Thought Leadership study being released today.

The poll asked Americans nationwide what they thought of billionaires, and it reveals a love-hate affair with the extraordinarily rich, a disconnect on wealth and what should be done with it.

The poll results show that America is conflicted about income inequality, stemming from our traditional admiration of economic success and our belief in an obligation to help the less fortunate, said Libby Rodney, futurist and chief strategy officer at The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice.

"The self-made journey of wealth accumulation has always been foundational to the American dream, once with millionaires and now billionaires," Rodney said. "From an individual point of view, many Americans still want to become billionaires, but from a collective sensibility, the story is shifting as billionaires are being painted as a barrier to Americans achieving their personal dreams, while economic inequality grows to a national crisis point."

The distribution of wealth in America is more slanted to the wealthy than any time in modern history. The top 1 percent of American households are worth nearly $43 trillion, more than the total wealth of the entire lowest 90 percent of Americans, according to the U.S. Federal Reserve. The top 10 percent of households are worth about $96 trillion, more than double the wealth of the lower 90 percent, Fed statistics show.

Results from The Harris Poll show concerns about that disparity and a strong consensus to do something about it. The organization polled a nationally representative sample of nearly 2,000 American adults. Among the findings:

• Six in 10 American adults want to become a billionaire one day, while 40% say they despise billionaires.
• Close to half (44%) of Americans believe they have the available tools to become billionaires. Among cryptocurrency investors, confidence jumps to a whopping 71%.
• Generally, Americans show high regard for billionaires, with more than six in 10 seeing billionaires as being good for society, innovation, and the economy.
• However, seven in 10 Americans strongly believe that billionaires have the responsibility to better our society, but aren't doing enough. Nearly half (49%) believe the government should mandate philanthropic donations by billionaires.
• Two-thirds (66%) of Americans believe that economic inequality is a serious national issue, with nearly half (46%) of Americans believing that billionaires make it harder to achieve their American Dream.
• Billionaires are especially seen as getting in the way of personal dreams of younger Americans (59% of Gen Z, 58% of Millennials) and diverse Americans (68% of LGBTQ, 58% of Asian).

Concerns about fairness rise to the top of Americans' concerns with billionaires, on the issues of tax policy, inflation and wealth accumulation during the pandemic.

• 65% of Americans think that billionaires don't pay their fair share of taxes.
• 58% think that billionaires' activities contribute to the rise in inflation.
• 58% resent billionaires' wealth accumulation during the pandemic.

The Harris Poll found Americans strongly prefer action to address the disparity in wealth, by increasing taxes on extreme wealth and even limiting how much wealth people can accumulate.

• Two-thirds (66%) of Americans believe that those with extreme wealth should be taxed more heavily.
• A majority (53%) would impose those higher taxes at $1 billion or less of wealth.
• About one-third (34%) said people should not be taxed differently because of wealth.

Nearly half (47%) of Americans say there is a point when wealth should be capped.

• 24% say wealth should be capped under $1 billion.
• 20% say wealth should be capped somewhere between $1 billion to $10 billion.

The Harris Poll also captured Americans' feelings on billionaires' sway over mass media, such as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's bid to purchase Twitter, and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ownership of The Washington Post.

• Over four in 10 (42%) of Americans think billionaires should not be allowed to purchase businesses in the media industry (e.g., newspapers, news websites) or social media (e.g., Twitter) .
• Nearly three in 10 (28%) say billionaires shouldn't be able to post on social media at all.

"As our society continues to grow in two different directions, with the middle class disappearing, Americans are having a reckoning with wealth accumulation," Rodney said. "Everyone wants wealth, but the idea now is that once you have it, you are now expected by the rest of society to act responsibly with it and leverage it for the good of the society."

The Harris Poll's "Americans and Billionaires Survey" is available now. To speak with experts or to learn more about The Harris Poll Thought Leadership Practice, visit https://theharrispoll.newswiremap.com

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Building on 50+ years of experience pulsing societal opinion, we design research that is credible, creative, and culturally relevant. Our practice drives thought leadership and unearths trends for today's biggest brands. We are focused on helping our clients get ahead of what's next.

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Products will be embedded into proprietary salon wellness technology.

OVIEDO, Fla. - August 24, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Well Groomed Pets announced today that they have secured an exclusive marketing and promotional partnership with Prospect Farms, a Maine-based single-source organic pet product company. Chief Brand Officer and Hollywood Celebrity Brooke Shields and Well Groomed Pets owner and Chief Groomer Advocate Gabriel Feitosa will kick off the partnership at SuperZoo with a virtual live Instagram "Groomer Spotlight" interview at Prospect Farms exhibit booth 1577. The interview begins Wednesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. PDT. This event is open to media guests and SuperZoo attendees.

Well Groomed Pets (WGP) salons are actively seeking product partners to support their in-salon wellness programs. "More than 50% of dogs die today because of cancer-related illnesses," said Roger Lloyd, President of Franchise Operations. "We are eager to find safe and healthy products that can complement the wellness culture of Well Groomed Pets," Lloyd continued.

Well Groomed Pets offers a complete menu of grooming services for dogs as well as the industry's most comprehensive wellness checks. At each visit, WGP professionals measure 44 points of wellness, including physical, behavioral, and physiological evaluations and perform important lump and lesion mapping. 

"As wellness issues are identified, our AI-powered recommendation engine provides pet parents and our staff with immediate product solutions that are breed and age-appropriate," said Lloyd. "Prospect Farms is deeply aligned with Well Groomed Pets, and their single-source corporate solutions and organic farms check all the boxes for us. We could not be more excited to have Prospect Farms join our mission of making happier, healthier and longer-living dogs on a global scale," he added.

The Well Groomed Pets and Prospect Farms partnership includes joint marketing and product promotions as well as exclusive category coverage within the Well Groomed Pets retail salons and within Well Groomed Pets' proprietary wellness recommendation tech engine.

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About Well Groomed Pets 

WGP is a premium grooming and wellness center that employs proprietary AI and machine learning to customize every pet grooming treatment for optimal results specific to each pet breed and pet's wellness condition. The Company stands alone as the industry's most comprehensive wellness salon. A 44-point physical, physiological and behavioral wellness exam is included with every visit. The Company's goal is to ensure Well Groomed clients are the happiest, healthiest and best-looking dogs in town, and the mission is to extend the lives of pets in every community served. For more information, visit www.wellgroomedpets.com. 

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Savvy Cleaner Taps Parker Shelton for New Livestreaming Shows Added to Their Weekly Roster

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - August 24, 2022 - (Newswire.com)

Savvy Cleaner, the company that produces the Ask a House Cleaner show and podcast, recently added a Clutter Corner show to accommodate the demand for decluttering and hoarding. What started as a mini-series quickly became a full-fledged weekly show, and broadcast live, on several platforms. "We thought we could do a few episodes and call it a day," laughs CEO Angela Brown, "and now that it has taken on a life of its own, we really need more help."

Parker Shelton is a rare find with his background and experience in gaming and livestreaming and was thrown into his first livestream within the first 10 hours of being hired.

Parker Shelton

Shelton was born and raised in Arkansas and relocated to North Carolina with his family in 2012. He graduated high school in 2016 and went on to enroll in courses at CPCC, as well as numerous virtual learning programs focused on different aspects of digital design and marketing. 

He was honored to be selected for the Road to Hire internship sponsored by Red Ventures and graduated from that coveted program in 2018. While there, he gained invaluable knowledge in areas such as software engineering and user interface design. He thrives in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of technology.

Shelton Goes from Claymation to Livestreaming

By age 12 Shelton was creating claymation videos and within a year was producing art and music videos along with editing and producing video game shorts. His real-world experience and self-taught skills are a perfect segue to the Savvy Cleaner's world of influencer marketing and brand deals that are now connected to livestreaming. "I am elated to work alongside Angela Brown and her entire Savvy Cleaner team," adds Parker Shelton.

Outside of work Shelton spends time with his family, especially his 4-year-old daughter, Millie. He also plays guitar, paints, draws, and loves learning new ways to express his creative side".

About Savvy Cleaner

Savvy Cleaner (https://savvycleaner.com) is a training and certification program for house cleaners and maids. They started the Ask a House Cleaner show on YouTube in 2017 to raise the standards of house cleaning through proper training, tools, and techniques. 

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