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Boralex Announces Closing of the Acquisition of 20 MW «Sky High» Solar Farm in New York State

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX) («Boralex» or the «Corporation») announces that a wholly owned subsidiary of the Corporation has completed a transaction with Delaware River Solar, LLC to acquire Sky High Solar Farm, located in New York State.

Sky High Solar Farm is a 20MWac project located in the Town of Tully, in the County of Onondaga. The project is ground-mounted and being developed on three…

Sky High Solar Farm is a 20MWac project located in the Town of Tully, in the County of Onondaga. The project is ground-mounted and being developed on three separate parcels of land across 145 acres. The forecasted electric output is estimated at 35 gigawatt-hours annually, enough electricity to power 4,600 homes annually. Construction of the Sky High Solar Farm is expected to be completed by Q3 2022.

«The acquisition of this mature development project marks our continual progress to achieving the growth and diversification orientations of our strategic plan,» said Patrick Decostre, President and CEO of Boralex. «Sky High aligns well with our current New York portfolio, and will help to advance New York’s clean energy transformation.»

In 2018, Sky High Solar Farm was one of 26 projects to be selected by the New York State Energy Research Development Authority («NYSERDA») as part of its 2017 Renewable Energy Standard Solicitation for the purchase of Tier-1 Eligible Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Each REC represents the environmental attributes of one megawatt hour of electricity generated from an eligible renewable source like solar. The project supports New York’s goal to obtain 70 percent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030.

About Boralex
Boralex develops, builds and operates renewable energy power facilities in Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States. A leader in the Canadian market and France’s largest independent producer of onshore wind power, the Corporation is recognized for its solid experience in optimizing its asset base in four power generation types — wind, hydroelectric, thermal and solar. Boralex ensures sustainable growth by leveraging the expertise and diversification developed over 30 years. Boralex’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol «BLX».

More information is available at www.boralex.com or www.sedar.com. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements contained in this press release, including the expected annual electric output and completion of construction date, are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, within the meaning of securities legislation.

Boralex would like to point out that, by their very nature, forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties such that its results or the measures it adopts could differ materially from those indicated by or underlying these statements, or could have an impact on the degree of realization of a particular forward-looking statement.

Unless otherwise specified by the Corporation, the forward-looking statements do not take into account the possible impact on its activities of transactions, non-recurring items or other exceptional items announced or occurring after the statements are made. There can be no assurance as to the materialization of the results, performance or achievements as expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

Unless required to do so under applicable securities legislation, management of Boralex does not assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect new information, future events or other changes.

About Delaware River Solar
Delaware River Solar is a solar company focused on developing, building, and operating community solar and large scale solar projects located across New York State in order to provide clean, locally produced solar power and contribute to the state’s bold energy and climate goals. DRS is located in Callicoon, NY and works with local landowners, governments, organizations, and residents to responsibly and effectively deliver solar projects that benefit the community. Since inception, DRS has developed a pipeline of over 500 MW including community and large scale solar projects.

For more information, please visit www.delawareriversolar.com.

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Cox Automotive Presents 16th Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award and $10,000 Barbara Cox Scholarship

ATLANTA, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Cox Automotive presented its annual Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award to Corina Diehl, owner and president of Diehl Automotive, a five-dealership group headquartered in Butler, Pa.

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Cox Automotive presents Corina Diehl, owner and president of Diehl Automotive, Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award.

Named after Barbara Cox, the late co-owner of Cox Enterprises and daughter of the company’s founder, this honor is awarded to women who demonstrate business leadership and community advocacy, and a commitment to advancing the automotive industry. The winner was announced by Cox Automotive President Steve Rowley during the first-ever Cox Automotive Experience, a 10-day virtual event that started today.

«With this award, we affirm the importance of inclusion, diversity and equity at Cox Automotive,» said Rowley. «We choose one of our clients to receive this award that reminds us of Barbara Cox and carries those same characteristics – a strong, skilled and determined woman who cares about people, her business and her community. It is my honor to recognize Corina Diehl as the 2021 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year.»

Diehl is a pioneer in the auto industry having started her own auto exporting company in the early 1990s. After Diehl and her husband Matt bought their first dealership with a partner in 1995, the Diehls took sole ownership of that dealership and created Diehl Automotive in 2002. Shortly after purchasing the dealership, Diehl’s husband passed away suddenly, and she became sole owner and president of Diehl Automotive. Instead of giving up on their dream, Diehl drew on her experience working side-by-side with her husband in the dealership and took over the operations and turned Diehl Automotive into a trendsetter and one of the top-performing stores in Western Pennsylvania. She subsequently purchased other stores in Pennsylvania including Diehl of Robinson in Pittsburgh, CarRight Automotive in Moon Township, Diehl Volkswagen in Butler and Diehl of Grove City.

«What an honor and how humbling to receive the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award,» said Diehl after receiving the award. «The fact that Barbara Cox was such as amazing woman and leader in our industry … for me to receive this award is truly humbling and such an honor in our space. The fact that a young woman is getting a scholarship through Northwood University and promoting women in this industry, which is what Barbara Cox did. I’m so honored and can’t thank you enough.»

Diehl is a strong supporter of the «successful community = successful business» theory, and Diehl Automotive supports numerous community giving projects throughout Western Pennsylvania, including sponsoring the nationally recognized Bantam Jeep Festival held annually in Butler, Pa. and the First Niagara Pavilion, a large concert amphitheater. Diehl Automotive also gives donations to Karns City High School and its athletic departments and purchased the school a new scoreboard. Other community projects include giving tens of thousands of dollars for breast cancer awareness and research each October and raising thousands of dollars for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In addition to many other events, the dealership group sponsors «A Night to Remember,» an annual formal event for special needs children and young adults.

In addition to presenting the award to Diehl, Cox Automotive will present on behalf of the honoree a $10,000 Barbara Cox Memorial Scholarship to Angelena Brindley, a Northwood University sophomore studying automotive aftermarket.

Cox Automotive is accepting applications for the 2022 Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award. Learn more and nominate a female leader in the automotive industry: https://www.coxautoinc.com/about-us/diversity/barbara-cox-woman-year-award/

About Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive Inc. makes buying, selling, owning and using vehicles easier for everyone. The global company’s 27,000-plus team members and family of brands, including Autotrader^®, Clutch Technologies, Dealer.com^®, Dealertrack^®, Kelley Blue Book^®, Manheim^®, NextGear Capital^®, VinSolutions^®, vAuto^® and Xtime^®,are passionate about helping millions of car shoppers, 40,000 auto dealer clients across five continents and many others throughout the automotive industry thrive for generations to come. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises Inc., a privately-owned, Atlanta-based company with annual revenues of nearly $20 billion. www.coxautoinc.com

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Made In America Executive Order Takes Necessary Steps Toward Strengthening Economy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Teamsters Union applauds President Biden’s efforts to reform and strengthen Buy American policies through the Made in America Executive Order signed today.

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The Made in America Executive Order will set in motion a series of reforms to current federal procurement policies that are designed to eliminate the excessive and unnecessary use of foreign suppliers through trade-pact waivers. These waivers, which can be used to procure goods from 60 countries that are U.S. trade partners, have allowed billions of tax dollars to be spent overseas rather than with American suppliers.

«The Made in America Executive Order is an important step toward ensuring that our tax dollars are invested in American manufacturing which in turn, strengthens our economy,» said Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa. «American workers can out-produce and out-perform any other workforce in the world when given the opportunity. By closing loopholes and reforming the government procurement system, we can make sure American tax dollars are helping American companies and workers.»

The executive order also directs federal agencies to increase the threshold of domestic content – the percentage of a product that must be manufactured in the U.S. to qualify under Buy American law to be purchased. Enforcement of these new guidelines will fall under a new, senior-level position established under the executive order within the Office of Management and Budget. The Director of Made-in-America will oversee the implementation of all aspects of the executive order.

«President Biden is signaling his commitment to the American worker and economy with this executive order,» Hoffa said. «Buy American policies will be strengthened and enforced under these new directives and that will only benefit our economy in the long run.»

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and «like» us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.

Contact:
Galen Munroe, (202) 439-7427
gmunroe@teamster.org

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CheapOair Celebrates National Plan for Vacation Day with a Road Trip Round-Up!

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Tuesday, January 26 marks National Plan for Vacation Day. Created by the U.S. Travel Association to remind Americans to plan all their time off and use their PTO, this much needed observation arrives just in time, as we attempt to shake off the…

International travel can be challenging, particularly in light of the most recent CDC Order, but CheapOair wants you to know that domestic travel opportunities abound to explore America and maintain safe and covid-aware travel practices.

Reach for America – The Road Awaits!

Colorado Ski Towns

Fly into Denver International Airport and beautiful Breckenridge is 90 miles away. From there, you’re only 2 hours and 20 minutes away from Aspen and Telluride is 4 hours and 10 minutes more. The skiing is world-class, and if hiking is more your style, you’ll have ample opportunity to indulge.

Montana

Start with a flight to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport then grab a car for the 1 hour and 44 minutes ride to West Yellowstone, Montana. From there a 2 hour drive will get you to Bozeman. You can finish with the 5 hour 30 minutes ride to Whitefish, which is so near to Canada the closest airport is Calgary International. Be prepared to take a lot of pictures, since «Big Sky Country» never disappoints.

Mammoth Lakes

Beginning at Los Angeles International Airport, you can hit the road for a drive to Mammoth Lakes, with stops along the way in Lone Pine, Big Pine and Bishop. The scenery is breathtaking, and you’ll experience a lesser-known part of the California mystique.

New England

Only 46 miles from Boston’s Logan International Airport, see Thatcher Island and immerse yourself in Revolutionary War history in Rockport, Massachusetts. Follow this with a scenic 2 hour 40 minutes drive to Woodstock, Vermont, and round out your New England experience with a visit to the rocky shoreline of Ogunquit, Maine.

«On average, half of Americans leave a large percentage of their vacation time unused,» says Sam S. Jain, CEO of Fareportal the company behind online travel agencies CheapOair and One Travel. «Experts have weighed in on the many benefits of de-stressing with some time away from the day-to-day. These trips and many more await, so take note of National Plan for Vacation Day. Plan your future trips now and see more of our beautiful country in 2021!»

Please note: With COVID-19 still prevalent, be sure to check local and international travel laws and notices for any restrictions, rules, and safety guidelines that may be in place. For additional information please visit the CDC website for up-to-date health and wellness information.

About CheapOair
CheapOair is an online travel agency that specializes in providing cheap flights and great last-minute flight deals for travelers worldwide. Consumers can book online, on mobile apps for iOS and Android, by phone or live chat. Part of Fareportal’s family of travel brands, CheapOair bridges the gap between an online travel agency and a traditional agency with travel agents available 24/7 to help find discount flight tickets to global destinations on over 600 airlines, a million hotels, and 100s of car rental companies. Follow CheapOair on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for travel inspiration and helpful travel tips.

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ElectReon Presents World’s First Dynamic Wireless Charging of a Long-Haul Electric Truck while Driving on a Public Road

BEIT YANAI, Israel, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ElectReon (TASE: ELWS), developing and implementing Wireless Electric Road Systems that wirelessly charges commercial and passenger electric vehicles while driving, has completed the deployment of 1.65 km of a dynamic wireless charging system on a public road in Gotland, Sweden, which is the largest deployment of its kind in the world.

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The fully electric long-haul truck was charged by the road while driving at various speeds of up to 60 km/h on a 200-meter electric road segment, with an average transfer rate of 70 kW from the road to the receivers and into the truck’s battery. The system reached stable operation with consistent results, and testing confirmed that snow and ice do not affect the wireless charging capabilities. The Company proved the robustness of its proprietary cloud-based software by remotely operating, monitoring, and testing the system from the Company’s headquarters in Israel.

In the coming months, following the successful testing on the 200-meter section and given additional approvals from relevant agencies, the Company expects to start operation of the entire road and simultaneously charge an electric bus on the same electric road. The wireless charging system will be further calibrated to enable the increase of power and a local truck operator will regularly operate the truck in order to conduct further tests.

The wireless charging of the electric truck on a public road is a significant milestone in the commercialization of the wireless electric road technology developed by ElectReon. This is also a significant milestone towards meeting the preliminary requirements for applying for the large-scale pilot of the construction of a wireless Electric Road planned by the Swedish Road Administration (Trafikverket) of approximately 30 kilometers designed for dynamic charging of electric trucks while driving.

In Tel Aviv, the Company completed the deployment of 700 meters of dynamic charging segments on a road in Ramat Aviv and a wireless charging station at the Tel-Aviv University train station bus terminal. This represents a significant achievement as the Company deployed the segments in a short time frame, minimizing interruption to the public and illustrating the suitability of its technology for commercial-scale deployment in public roads. The Company is currently waiting for the electric grid connection, expected in the coming weeks, in order to begin road-charging the electric bus, while conducting further tests.

Oren Ezer, CEO of ElectReon Wireless:

«Charging a long-haul truck while driving on an electric road that is open to the public is an exceptional technological achievement coming after years of intense development. The achievement brings us closer to our goal of revolutionizing the field of electric vehicle charging and we thank the strong support from Trafikverket that enabled this to take place in Sweden. Soon we expect to test our urban application when an electric bus will start testing in our pilot project in Tel Aviv.»

Truck driver Emelie Gardell from the truck operator Gotlands bilfrakt:

«I was very surprised at how peaceful and quiet it was to drive the electric truck while it was driving and charging from the road. It did not interfere with my driving experience at all and I am happy to know we are reducing transport emissions and proud to drive the future.»

About ElectReon

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ElectReon, a global leader in Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer technology for charging all types of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The company accelerates the world’s transition to electric transportation by leveraging existing road infrastructure with its proprietary wireless charging technology to eliminate range anxiety, lower total costs of EV ownership and reduce battery capacity – making it one of the most environmentally sustainable, scalable and compelling charging solutions available today.

For cities and fleet operators, ElectReon offers a shared, invisible «Charging as a Service» platform enabling cost effective electrification of public, commercial and autonomous fleets with minimal batteries and smooth and continuous operation.

Investor Relations Contact
GK Investor Relations
Ehud Helft
+1 646 201 9246
electreon@gkir.com

Company Contact
ElectReon Marketing and Sales Officer
Charlie Levine
+972 585818433
charlie.l@electreon.com

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Southwest Airlines Announces Revised Policies For Emotional Support And Trained Service Animals

DALLAS, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced that, consistent with new regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), the carrier is making changes to its policies regarding trained service animals and emotional support animals. Effective March 1, 2021, the airline will accept only trained service dogs for travel and will no longer transport emotional support animals.

With this revision, Southwest Airlines® will only allow service dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a qualified individual with a disability to travel with the Customer. The types of disability include a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability and only dogs will be accepted (including those for psychiatric service) — no other species will be accepted as a trained service animal.

«We applaud the Department of Transportation’s recent ruling that allows us to make these important changes to address numerous concerns raised by the public and airline employees regarding the transport of untrained animals in the cabins of aircraft,» said Steve Goldberg, Senior Vice President, Operations and Hospitality. «Southwest Airlines continues to support the ability of qualified individuals with a disability to bring trained service dogs for travel and remains committed to providing a positive and accessible travel experience for all of our Customers with disabilities.»

As part of this change, Customers traveling with trained service dogs now must present a complete, and accurate, DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form at the gate or ticket counter on their day of travel to affirm a service animal’s health, behavior, and training. Customers should complete the form, which will be available both on the airline’s website and at airport locations, after booking their travel.

Additionally, Southwest will no longer accept emotional support animals for travel effective on March 1, 2021. Customers may still travel with some animals as part of the airline’s existing pets program for a charge; however, the animals must meet all applicable requirements regarding in-cabin stowage and species (dogs and cats only).

Customers who hold existing reservations for travel with unaccepted animals after Feb. 28, 2021 may contact Southwest for more information and assistance. Southwest’s policies for traveling with trained service animals can be reviewed at Southwest.com.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
In its 50th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines Co. continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by nearly 58,000 Employees to a Customer base that topped 130 million Passengers in 2019. Southwest has a robust network of point-to-point service with a strong presence across top leisure and business markets. In peak travel seasons during 2019, Southwest operated more than 4,000 weekday departures among a network of 101 destinations in the United States and 10 additional countries. In 2020, the carrier added service to Hilo, Hawaii; Cozumel, Mexico; Miami; Palm Springs, Calif.; Steamboat Springs and Montrose (Telluride), Colo. In 2021, Southwest will begin service to both Chicago (O’Hare) and Sarasota/Bradenton on Feb. 14; both Savannah/Hilton Head and Colorado Springs on March 11; both Houston (Bush) and Santa Barbara, Calif. on April 12; Fresno, Calif. on April 25; and Jackson, Miss. on June 6.

The carrier issued its Southwest^®Promise in May 2020 to highlight new and round-the-clock efforts to support its Customers and Employees well-being and comfort. Among the changes are enhanced cleaning efforts at airports and onboard aircraft, and face covering requirements for Customers and Employees. Additional details about the Southwest Promise are available at Southwest.com/Promise.

Southwest coined Transfarency^® to describe its purposed philosophy of treating Customers honestly and fairly, and low fares actually staying low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free^® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some carriers offer free checked bags on select routes or in qualified circumstances). Southwest does not charge change fees, though fare differences might apply.

Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier’s performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. Learn more about how the carrier gives back to communities across the world by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

Book Southwest Airlines’ low fares online at Southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA.

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ElectReon Presents World’s First Dynamic Wireless Charging of a Long-Haul Electric Truck while Driving on a Public Road

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Oren Ezer, CEO of ElectReon Wireless:

Truck driver Emelie Gardell from the truck operator Gotlands bilfrakt:

About ElectReon

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Investor Relations Contact
GK Investor Relations
Ehud Helft
+1 646 201 9246
electreon@gkir.com

Company Contact
ElectReon Marketing and Sales Officer
Charlie Levine
+972 585818433
charlie.l@electreon.com

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InventHelp Inventor Develops Presents A Safety System for Work Vehicles (HUN-665)

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — «I was a victim of this type of accident. I still have not physically returned to normal because of it,» said an inventor from Channelview, Texas. «So, I invented the LIFE SAVER.»

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This invention detects when a work vehicle is accidentally lifted off the ground. It immediately alerts the crane operator to stop lifting the container/truck. This could help to reduce the risk of dangerous accidents, potential lawsuits and the associated cost for companies. Additionally, it is designed to enhance the safety of the vehicle operator and it could protect the vehicle against damages.

The original design was submitted to the Houston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 19-HUN-665, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp’s Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.

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PLAYSTUDIOS Expands Partnership With MGM Resorts International, Adds MGM Springfield To playAWARDS Loyalty Platform

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning mobile game developer PLAYSTUDIOS is expanding its groundbreaking partnership with hospitality and entertainment icon MGM Resorts International adding the acclaimed MGM Springfield hotel and casino resort to its collection of in-app rewards for loyal players.

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MGM Springfield becomes the 17th MGM Resorts International property to be featured in the playAWARDS catalog, allowing players to redeem loyalty points earned playing any of PLAYSTUDIOS’ free-to-play social casino-type games for complimentary and discounted rewards from the resort’s food and beverage portfolio. The Massachusetts-based MGM Springfield boasts a lineup of eateries that includes The Chandler Steakhouse, Italian favorite Costa, TAP Sports Bar, and South End Market.

«This is an important extension of a partnership that has been very successful for both PLAYSTUDIOS and MGM Resorts International,» says PLAYSTUDIOS Founder, Chair, and Chief Executive Officer Andrew Pascal. «Our companies recently celebrated our eighth anniversary as partners. We are proud to say that the relationship is stronger than ever.

«With MGM Springfield now represented in our rewards catalog, the global family of PLAYSTUDIOS players will be able to enjoy the sights, sounds, and experiences offered at this one-of-a-kind resort.»

Chris Kelley, President & COO of MGM Springfield, says, «We’re excited to see our partnership with PLAYSTUDIOS continue to evolve as our company rolls out new resorts and amenities. Adding MGM Springfield to the playAWARDS program gives their players an opportunity to experience the excitement of MGM Resorts on the East Coast.»

MGM Springfield offerings became available to players on January 8. Redemptions are temporarily limited to eateries operating under state-mandated pandemic guidelines, with additional rewards from the hotel, casino, and other amenities to be added to in the coming weeks and months.

PLAYSTUDIOS and MGM Resorts International first partnered in August 2012. Today, players can access rewards from additional MGM properties, including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, Park MGM, Vdara, The Mirage, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur, MGM National Harbor, Borgata, Beau Rivage, Gold Strike, and MGM Cotai.

PLAYSTUDIOS games allow players to earn rewards just for playing myVEGAS Slots, myKONAMI Slots, myVEGAS Blackjack, and POP! Slots apps, which are available to download and play free on iOS, Android, and Kindle devices.

About PLAYSTUDIOS
PLAYSTUDIOS is the developer and operator of award-winning free-to-play casual games for mobile and social platforms. Its collection of original and published titles is powered by the company’s groundbreaking playAWARDS loyalty marketing platform, which enables players to earn real-world rewards from a portfolio of global entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming brands across 15 countries and four continents. Founded by a team of veteran hospitality, technology, and gaming entrepreneurs, PLAYSTUDIOS brings together the best of mobile gaming with an innovative loyalty platform in order to provide its players with an unequaled entertainment experience and its partners with actionable business insights. To learn more about PLAYSTUDIOS, visit playstudios.com.

About playAWARDS
Created by award-winning game developer PLAYSTUDIOS, playAWARDS is an innovative, scalable, and cost-efficient loyalty marketing platform that connects the world’s leading entertainment, retail, technology, travel, leisure, and gaming companies with a valuable, highly-engaged audience of mobile and social gamers. By integrating branded content and promotional offerings into PLAYSTUDIOS’ portfolio of casual, free-to-play mobile apps, playAWARDS keeps its rewards partners top-of-mind while converting entertaining digital impressions into real-world brand engagement. The playAWARDS platform also provides partners with a powerful suite of management and analytics tools that offer deep, actionable insights into audience engagement and program performance.

About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio, MGM Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its «Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet» initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.

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International group of women pilots, The Ninety-Nines, Inc. receives Conrad N. Hilton Foundation half-million-dollar grant

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — To honor Barron Hilton’s legacy as a supporter of aviation, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has awarded a half-million-dollar grant to the Endowment Fund of the Ninety-Nines, a nonprofit organization of women pilots dedicated to aerospace training and education. The grant will enable the Ninety-Nines to increase outreach activities, develop more high-quality pilot proficiency education programs, and share the group’s passion…

In addition to his success as a businessman and entrepreneur, Barron Hilton was a great friend to aviation. During his World War II Navy service, Hilton took private flying lessons and earned his single-engine license. At age 19, he earned his twin-engine rating at USC Aeronautical School. As a longtime aviation enthusiast, Hilton was a major supporter of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles Program, which encourages aircraft owners to give rides to youngsters to introduce them to the joy of flying.

The Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight Gallery is funded by the Hilton Foundation with the hope that future generations of young people let their own dreams soar to new heights.

«It is fitting that we share the goal of the Barron Hilton Pioneers program,» said Mary Wunder, Chair of the Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund. «We are deeply grateful that the Hilton Foundation honors Barron Hilton’s love of aviation with this generous grant to the Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund.»

About the Ninety-Nines: The Ninety-Nines is a nonprofit organization of women pilots that promotes aerospace education and training, provides aviation scholarships, and preserves the history of women in aviation through the Museum of Women Pilots and the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum. Established in 1929 by 99 women pilots with Amelia Earhart as the first President, today the Ninety-Nines boasts more than 6,000 licensed women pilot members. The Ninety-Nines mentors young and new pilots and provides education programs to the aviation community at large. The Ninety-Nines Amelia Earhart Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded over $11.5 million in financial aid and more than 1,100 aviation scholarships, helping hundreds of women achieve their aviation dreams. The Ninety-Nines Professional Pilot Leadership Initiative (PPLI) is a structured mentoring program to promote the advancement of female professional pilots, and provide them with the tools to develop their careers and leadership abilities.

About the Hilton Foundation: The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation was created in 1944 by international business pioneer Conrad N. Hilton, who founded Hilton Hotels and left his fortune to help individuals throughout the world living in poverty and experiencing disadvantage. The Foundation invests in 11 program areas, including providing access to safe water, supporting transition-age foster youth, ending chronic homelessness, hospitality workforce development, disaster relief and recovery, helping young children affected by HIV and AIDS, and supporting the work of Catholic sisters. In addition, following selection by an independent, international jury, the Foundation annually awards the $2.5 million Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize to a nonprofit organization doing extraordinary work to reduce human suffering. From its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.8 billion in grants, distributing $110 million in the US and around the world in 2019. Foundation assets increased from approximately $2.9 billion to $6.6 billion following the 2019 passing of Barron Hilton who, like his father, pledged virtually his entire estate to the Foundation. For more information about the Hilton Foundation, please visit www.hiltonfoundation.org.

Contact:

Mary Wunder, Chair, Ninety-Nines Endowment Fund
endowment@Ninety-nines.org, 484-571-8145

Corbi Bullock: President, Ninety-Nines, Inc.
president@ninety-nines.org, 919-417-8510

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