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Courtyard by Marriott Hotel to Open In Plainfield, Indiana

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Plainfield is scheduled to open its doors in Plainfield, Indiana on February 15….

PLAINFIELD, Ind., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Plainfield is scheduled to open its doors in Plainfield, Indiana on February 15. Featuring inviting spaces and timeless, classic style, the new hotel provides a sophisticated yet comfortable environment for guests to elevate their travel experience, no matter the purpose of their trip.

Located at 450 Marketplace Mile in Plainfield, Indiana, the 117-room hotel near Indianapolis International Airport will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Peachtree Hotel Group and managed by Peachtree Hospitality Management both of Atlanta, GA. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Plainfield offers guests convenient access to The Shops at Perry Crossing, Indianapolis International Airport, area distribution centers and businesses including Amazon Distribution, Geodis, Hanzo and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Other popular nearby attractions include Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Lucas Oil Stadium, and the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Courtyard continues to evolve the guest experience to best meet the needs of today’s experienced travelers. At Courtyard, guests are able to work, exercise, eat well, connect and be at their best with a seamless experience that energizes them to pursue their passions.

«We are thrilled to grow our presence in Indianapolis’ dynamic and emerging suburb of Plainfield,» said Patrick Short, president of Peachtree Hospitality Management. «Our hotel is perfect for business and leisure guests who want to pursue their personal and professional passions while on the road.»

The room design is intuitive and thoughtful, offering room to recharge with multifunctional space for working, sleeping, relaxing and getting ready. Upon arrival, guests can unwind within the modern guestroom featuring plush bedding, a luggage drop, hospitality cabinet and outlets where most needed. The elevated décor features classic, clean lines and solid colors. Other guest room amenities include a 55» flat-panel television, in-room refrigerator and complimentary Wi-Fi.

The Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Plainfield features an inviting lobby, where guests can enjoy an open and modern environment outside of their rooms. As an extension to Courtyard’s public spaces, the Bistro is the epicenter of the lobby with more flexible and informal seating options. As an upscale, fast casual dining destination, the new Bistro offers guests a wide variety of fresh Classic American menu items with a contemporary twist. In the evening, the Bistro Bar also features an array of cocktails, beer and wine for guests to enjoy at the end of the day. The entire menu was carefully curated to offer a variety of flavorful, fresh items to satisfy every palate from morning to night.

Throughout the hotel, guests can connect with ample electrical outlets. The business library features several computer terminals and separate computer stations providing guests with self-reliant, complimentary printing services.

The four-story hotel features an expansive outdoor patio with firepit; an expanded fitness center that features cardiovascular equipment, free weights, a Peloton® bike and a separate yoga room; and offers more than 2,700 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 145 people.

Nightly rates begin at $119 per night. For more information or to make a reservation, please call 317-839-0400 or go to CourtyardPlainfield.com.

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About Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard is the hotel brand of choice for ambitious and enterprising guests who see business travel as a driver of personal fulfillment and professional growth. Courtyard provides opportunities for guests to pursue both their personal and professional passions on the road. With more than 1,200 locations in over 55 countries and territories, Courtyard is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. For more information or reservations, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @CourtyardHotels on Twitter and Instagram.

About Peachtree Hotel Group
Peachtree Hotel Group operates, develops and invests in premium-branded, full-, select- and limited-service and extended-stay hotel assets under the Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Choice and InterContinental Hotels Group flags. Since its inception, Peachtree has invested in more than $4.8 billion of hotel properties and first mortgage notes. Peachtree’s current portfolio is comprised of 184 hotels or hotel backed assets totaling 23,511 rooms, comprised of 63 hotels and 121 notes. For more information, please visit http://www.peachtreehotelgroup.com.

About Peachtree Hospitality Management
Peachtree Hospitality Management, a division of Peachtree Hotel Group, is a hotel management company that creates loyalty across all stakeholders: team members, guests and owners. PHM’s proprietary systems and processes maximize financial performance and value of every asset, deliver efficiencies and enable hotel teams to provide guests with a unique and memorable experience. PHM manages more than 60 hotels across 20 brands, with 7,218 rooms located in 17 states. In 2020, PHM ranked number 40 on Hotel Business’ top hotel management company list – up 15 spots since 2019.

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Tammie Taylor, Peachtree Hotel Group, 317-839-0400, ttaylor@peachtreehotelgroup.com

Christine Lin, Marriott International, 1-800-321-2211, Christine.Lin@marriott.com

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Longroad Energy Acquires ~900 MWdc Arizona Solar and Storage Portfolio from First Solar

BOSTON, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Longroad Energy Holdings (Longroad), a US-based renewable energy developer, owner, and operator, announced today the signing of the acquisition of Sun Streams 2, 4, and 5, which total approximately 900 MW_dc in total solar capacity plus the potential for 1-2 GWh of battery storage. Longroad also closed the acquisition of Sun Streams 2. The closing of Sun Streams 4 and 5 is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

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Arizona is an important location, as we seek to bring competitive renewable projects to power buyers in the Western U.S.

The projects were purchased from First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR). Longroad will also power its Sun Streams portfolio with First Solar’s responsibly-produced solar technology and has executed purchase agreements for 900 MW_dcof Series 6 modules, of which 700 MW_dcrepresent new bookings for First Solar.

Sun Streams 2 is being constructed by McCarthy Building Companies and is expected to be operational in June 2021. Sun Streams 2 energy production is sold under a long-term contract.

Sun Streams 4 and 5 are development projects with target operational dates of 2022 and 2024, respectively. Both projects are currently uncontracted and uniquely positioned to accommodate a variety of offtake structures, with or without storage.

«Arizona is an important location for Longroad as we seek to bring competitive renewable projects to power buyers in the Western U.S.,» said Paul Gaynor, CEO of Longroad Energy. «The Sun Streams complex is ideally positioned. It is adjacent to one of the most significant power hubs in the desert Southwest and California, the solar resource is excellent, and we have multiple transmission options with direct access to CAISO and the Southwest markets. We also have the ability to include a significant amount of energy storage capacity to make the assets even more competitive. We look forward to bringing the rest of the Sun Streams complex to fruition.»

The nameplate solar capacity of the three projects acquired by Longroad:

Sun Streams 2 – ~200 MW_dc
Sun Streams 4 – ~200 MW_dc
Sun Streams 5 – ~500 MW_dc

The Sun Streams acquisitions build on a growing presence in Arizona for Longroad, which already owns operating solar projects in the state as well as an existing development portfolio. Longroad has launched the origination effort for the Sun Streams 4 and 5 projects.

About Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC
Longroad Energy Holdings, LLC is focused on renewable energy project development, operating assets, and services. Today, Longroad owns 1.6 GW of operational and under construction wind and solar projects across the United States. Its services affiliate, Longroad Energy Services, operates and manages 3.0 GW in total comprised of these projects plus 1.4 GW of wind and solar projects on behalf of third parties. Longroad is owned by the New Zealand Superannuation Fund, Infratil Limited, and Longroad’s management team.

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China Automobile Radiator Market Report 2021: 70+ Million Units in 2020 – Forecast to 2025

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Research Report on the Automobile Radiator Industry in China, 2021-2025″ report has…

DUBLIN, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The «Research Report on the Automobile Radiator Industry in China, 2021-2025″ report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

The report estimates that the production volume of automobile radiators in China exceeded 70 million units in 2020, among which more than 20 million were exported.

Increased production volume and penetration of automobiles across the world lead to the growing demand for whole-vehicle manufacturing and aftermarket for automobile radiators.

According to this analysis, with economic globalization and fierce competition in the industry, the global automobile industry experienced a significant change in the past decades. For automobile radiator manufacturers in China, many opportunities for growth were offered over the last 10 years. One opportunity came from stable growth in the automobile component market that stimulated the export of automobile radiators in China.

Another being the rapid growth in China’s automobile industry, which naturally raises the demand for automobile radiators. China’s production volume of automobiles was merely 13.79 million units in 2009 while that in 25.72 reached 29.02 million, with a CAGR of more than 6% over the decade. China has been established as the world’s largest automobile producer and seller for 12 consecutive years from 2009 to 2020. Car ownership in China was only 62.81 million units in late 2009. By the end of 2019, it surged to more than 250 million.

According to the analysis, in 2019, China exported approximately 23.9 million automotive radiators, with an export value of 557 million U.S. dollars. The main export destinations include the United States, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, etc. With the outbreak of COVID-19 at the beginning of 2020, it has had a certain impact on China’s auto radiator exports. The analyst predicts that China’s auto radiator exports will decrease by about 10% from 2019 to the second half of 2021. Will gradually recover.

Competition in China’s market is intense with a large number of manufacturers involved and the market is composed of numerous small-scale enterprises. High certification requirements on OEM put most manufacturers off this market. Therefore, the majority of automobile radiator manufacturers in China focus on supporting domestic and overseas aftermarkets.

Due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, which has had a serious impact on the global economy, the analyst predicts that global and Chinese automobile production will decline in 2020-2021.

From 2022, global automobile production will gradually recover. However, global and Chinese car ownership will continue to grow from 2020 to 2025, and the aftersales market will contribute more and more to car radiators. Due to the low price of China-made car radiators, the analyst expects that China’s auto radiator exports will still have room for growth in the next few years.

Topics Covered:

The impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive radiator market
Development environment of the automotive radiator in China
Sales volume and value of automotive radiator in China 2015-2025
Sales volume and value of automotive radiator in China by section 2015-2025
Major automotive radiator Manufacturers and their market share in China
Export volumes and values of automotive radiator in China
Major export destinations of China’s auto radiators
Prices of automotive radiator in China
Prospects of Chinese automotive radiator Market 2021-2025

Key Topics Covered:

1 Relevant Concept of Automobile Radiator Industry
1.1 Definition
1.2 Classification
1.3 Development Status of Automobile Radiator Industry
1.4 Composition of Automobile Radiator Industry Chain
1.5 The impact of COVID-19 on the global automotive radiator market

2 Development Environment of Automobile Radiator Industry in China and the World
2.1 Economic Environment
2.1.1 Global Economy
2.1.2 China’s Economy
2.2 Development Status of Automobile Market
2.2.1 Development Overview of Global Market
2.2.2 Production Volume and Sales Volume in China
2.2.3 Aftermarket in China
2.3 Policy Environment of Automobile Radiator Industry in China
2.3.1 Industrial Competent Departments and Regulation System
2.3.2 Relevant Policies and Major Laws and Regulations
2.4 Development Status of Automobile Component Market
2.4.1 Analysis of the Global Market, 2015-2020
2.4.2 Analysis of China’s Market, 2015-2020

3 Analysis on Automobile Radiator Industry in China, 2015-2020
3.1 Analysis of Supply
3.2 Analysis of Demand
3.2.1 Overall Market Demand
3.2.2 OEM Market Demand
3.2.3 Aftermarket Demand
3.3 Export Analysis of Automobile Radiators in China, 2017-2020
3.3.1 Analysis on Export Scale
3.3.2 Analysis of Export Destinations
3.4 Analysis of Production Cost of Automobile Radiators in China

4 Competition in China’s Radiator Market
4.1 Barriers to Entry
4.1.1 Technology
4.1.2 Brand
4.1.3 Capital
4.2 Industry Competition Structure
4.2.1 Bargaining Power of Upstream Raw Material Suppliers
4.2.2 Bargaining Power of Clients
4.2.3 Internal Competition
4.2.4 Potential Entrants
4.2.5 Substitutes

5 Analysis of Major Automobile Radiator Manufacturing Enterprises in China, 2019-2021
5.1 Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Co., Ltd.
5.2 Shandong Houfeng Auto Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.3 Yangzhou Enterex Industrial Co., Ltd.
5.4 Yangzhou Tongshun Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.5 Shanghai Delang Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd
5.6 Jiangxi Xintian Auto Industry Co., Ltd.
5.7 Yangzhou Sanye Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.8 Qingdao Toyo Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.9 Toyo Heat Exchanger (Zhongshan) Co., Ltd.
5.10 Weifang Hengan Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.11 Nanning Baling Technology Co., Ltd.
5.12 Wuxi Hongsheng Heat Exchanger Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
5.13 Lei Te Auto Parts Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
5.14 Taian Lumei Auto Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.15 Faret Auto Radiator Co., Ltd.
5.16 Chongqing Changjiang Electrical Appliances Industries Group Co., Ltd.

6 Prospect on China’s Automobile Radiator Industry, 2021-2025
6.1 Factors Influencing Development of Automobile Radiators in China
6.1.1 Driving Forces and Market Opportunities
6.1.2 Threats and Challenges
6.2 Forecast on Supply of Automobile Radiator Industry
6.3 Forecast on Demand of Automobile Radiator Industry

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The Contemporary Art Modern Project Defies The Pandemic And Opens Its Doors on April 1st, 2020

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Opening an art gallery has always been a daunting task with unforeseeable challenges and overwhelming concerns. Now, imagine trying to open a gallery in the midst of a global pandemic with quarantine restrictions and social distancing precautions preventing potential buyers from coming into your gallery. In an article by ArtNews.com they spoke about Art Basel’s survey of 795 galleries and analyzed the collecting habits of…

The Contemporary Art Modern Project (CAMP) has successfully navigated through impossible odds by showing a growing number in sales, online openings, discovering new emerging artists, and now opening a new gallery across Miami’s own Museum Of Contemporary Art. Director Melanie Prapopoulos has always had a different approach to what the art business should be and CAMP has been a guiding light through the quarantine, not just for her but, for the artists she discovers, represents, and promotes.

CAMP’s focus is on bringing exposure to the artists without exposing the artists to the rampant exploitive practices in the art world. Also, part and parcel of this new venture is The Camp Gang, who through their own unique and creative insight add to the fresh approach of marrying the online world with the traditional art world. Their goal is to create collaborative relationships with the artist and the collector through partnering with online giants to increase exposure, to creating and curating unique and innovative pop-up exhibitions, both physical and virtual. Melanie’s concern during the pandemic was once the pandemic hit and gallery exhibitions stopped, what would happen to all the artists that now suddenly lost their means of exposure?

To their credit they have been able to introduce to the U.S. market artists like Stefano Ogliari Badessi, who will be collaborating with the Guggenheim in Venice, and has taken over entire building structures with his art. Camp has also shed light on the work of telenovela actor and artist Khoton Fernandez, and Joe Ginsberg, who has successfully been auctioned at Christie’s, Harry Skeggs who is a wildlife photographer that has been recognized by David Attenborough for never herding or using teams to disrupt or startle the animals that are the subject of his images and contributes a part of his earnings to wildlife conservation..

The proper management and curation of art is something deliberate and intentional and Melanie Prapopoulos has been able to steer CAMP down a path that not only has garnered the conversion of online speculators into newfound buyers but, it has translated into almost daily sales since the beginning of the 2021.

This newfound direction has proven to be the key to CAMP’s success and has garnered a more discerning attention to the 22 exhibitions online, actual, virtual, as well as the online art fairs they held in 2020. This year they are planning on doing 30 – actual, online, and virtual (not including Pop-ups), which they hope to start in NYC when the New York and Basel Fairs begin again. You can see about their past year in the editorial section of their website http://www.thecampgallery.com, where you can subscribe to their monthly newsletter that goes out to collectors and is posted to the website, keeping their audience abreast by sharing artist interviews to close the distance between collectors and artists.

Part of their opening of the new brick and mortar gallery will be The Texture of Grief,: Solo Exhibition by Aurora Molina Opening February 13 – March 2, 2021. CAMP is pleased to present a unique exhibition by Miami Textile artist Aurora Molina where she uses textile and tension as motifs and loses herself in the act of weaving, giving up strife and distraction, in so doing she presents works overflowing with the thoughts and the peace she finds in the very act of weaving.

For more information go to http://www.thecampgallery.com or come in to the new brick and mortar location at 791 NE 125th Street, North Miami, Fl., 33168 to RSVP: hello@thecampgallery.com http://www.thecampgallery.com

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Missouri U.S. Senate Candidate for 2022 Democratic Primary Expands Campaign Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —Timothy Shepard for United States Senate is pleased to announce Tim Miller (he, his), West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, Grassroots Organizer, and Political Activist, is joining the campaign. Miller is joining as a Senior Policy Advisor to Timothy Shepard for Veterans Affairs and Director of Student Outreach.

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Learn more about Tim Miller at https://tshepard.com/meet-the-team/

Miller brings a deep reservoir of leadership to Shepard for the U.S. Senate. During his Army career, he deployed once as Aide-de-Camp to the Deputy Commanding General of Ground Forces in Iraq, and again as Detachment Commander & Communications Director for the Special Operations Task Force – Syria. Through these experiences, he began to understand what it means to be an American at home and abroad.

«I’m so excited to join Timothy Shepard for the U.S. Senate and support Timothy’s vision to restore representative democracy, invest in jobs, education, and healthcare, and restore MainStreet back to its role at the center of our economy.»
–Tim Miller – West Point Graduate, Army Veteran, Grassroots Organizer.

«Mobilizing the vote and building a new and larger coalition is our job in this campaign. I’m thrilled to have Miller as my Senior Advisor for Veterans Affairs and Director of Student Outreach. His experience in the military has equipped him as a leader for our grassroots movement.»
–Timothy Shepard – Missouri Candidate for the Democratic Nomination for United States Senate

Learn more about Tim Shepard at https://tshepard.com/about-tim .

About Tim Shepard for United States Senate: We are building a grassroots movement to restore democracy, reform capitalism, and invest in our future for Missouri and all Americans. We are working to elect Tim to fight for us, not the political establishment and large corporate interests. Tim’s platform puts everyday Missourians front and center with common-sense solutions to big problems that so many of us face.

Our motto as we take on the machine is to, «Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.» – Margaret Mead.

Follow and share Shepard for Senate on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok @GaullShepard

Join our grassroots movement at https://tshepard.com/

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	Hyman Anderson Consulting
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Everett Stern, Famed Whistleblower, Announces Run For United States Senate

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Everett Stern, a famed whistleblower who has spent a career exposing fraud and corruption and bringing to light the presence of dangerous fringe groups in America, announced today that he is a candidate for the United States Senate. Stern, 36, a Republican, is running for the seat being vacated by Senator Pat Toomey in 2022.

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«Protecting and defending the interests of the United States of America is my life’s passion and the central purpose of my career,» Stern said. «Now I want to take that dedication to the United States Senate and be a relentless voice for the benefit of the people of Pennsylvania.»

Stern is the founder and CEO of private intelligence agency Tactical Rabbit. Part of the company’s work has included gathering inside information on radical political groups including the anti-law enforcement group FTP and the white supremacist organization Sovereign American. Intelligence gathered by Stern’s efforts was passed on to federal law enforcement.

In 2011, Everett Stern gained international notoriety when he brought to light the illegal efforts of his then-employer, HSBC Bank, to launder money and assist nations involved in supporting terrorism and drug trafficking. Stern’s work resulted in the bank being fined a record almost two billion dollars.

«The people of Pennsylvania deserve a leader who will fight for them against the most powerful special interests, the most entrenched politicians, and a corrupt system whose leaders have forgotten that they answer to the people,» Stern said. «There’s never been a time when bold, unafraid new leadership has been more badly needed.»

For more information on Everett Stern, please visit his campaign website, www.everettstern.com.

Contact: Michael Clement
Clement@everettstern.com.

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Boyd Gaming And Aristocrat Technologies Announce BoydPay Digital Wallet

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and Aristocrat Technologies today announced the launch of «BoydPay,» Boyd Gaming’s new digital wallet product.

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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) and Aristocrat Technologies today announced the launch of «BoydPay,» Boyd Gaming’s new digital wallet product.

Through BoydPay, Boyd Gaming customers will have the ability to create a cashless digital wallet that can be conveniently linked to third-party funding sources driven by Sightline Payments. BoydPay is now live at Blue Chip Casino Resort Spa in Michigan City, Indiana, Belterra Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in field trial at Aliante Casino + Hotel + Spa in North Las Vegas, Nevada.

During its initial phase, the BoydPay digital wallet is linked to a player’s B Connected card (Boyd Gaming’s player loyalty program) and used to play or cash out on slot titles, also in partnership with Aristocrat. Pending regulatory approvals, Boyd Gaming anticipates deploying this product at all of its casino properties nationwide by this summer.

During future phases, and pending regulatory approval, Boyd Gaming will utilize Aristocrat technology to link the BoydPay wallet to its B Connected Mobile app, creating a contactless experience that will allow customers to use their smartphones to play and cash out on casino games and pay for amenities throughout the property.

«BoydPay is all about enhancing the guest experience,» said Blake Rampmaier, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Boyd Gaming. «Through our innovative partnership with Aristocrat, we will create a unique and seamless payment experience for Boyd Gaming customers, allowing them to use their smartphones to play casino games, cash out, and pay for restaurant meals, show tickets or hotel rooms. By going cashless, our customers will be able to avoid the wait times and inconveniences associated with using cash and focus on enjoying their visit to our properties.»

«BoydPay is the latest product of our partnership with Boyd and the foundation of a memorable customer journey,» said Cath Burns, Executive Vice President of Customer Experience Solutions for Aristocrat. «We have the industry’s best people making the most innovative products that enhance the guest experience.»

About Boyd Gaming
Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation (NYSE: BYD) is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 10 states. The Company is also a strategic partner and 5% equity owner of FanDuel Group, the nation’s leading sports-betting and iGaming operator. With one of the most experienced leadership teams in the casino industry, Boyd Gaming prides itself on offering its guests an outstanding entertainment experience, delivered with unwavering attention to customer service. For additional Company information and press releases, visit www.boydgaming.com.

About Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.
Aristocrat Technologies Inc. is a subsidiary of Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL), a global games leader with more than 6,000 employees. The company is licensed in over 300 gaming jurisdictions, operates in more than 90 countries, and offers a unique blend of products and services. The company is the leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Class III games as well as Class II Innovations for Native American casinos and emerging markets. The company’s mission is to bring joy to life through the power of play. Its values are rooted in creativity and technology, and the company has a rich history of innovation that has shaped the gaming industry over many decades. For further information, visit the company’s website at www.aristocratgaming.com.

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Unovis Finalizes Investment in Green Butcher, Indonesia’s First Plant-Based Meat Producer

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Unovis Asset Management is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in Indonesia-based startup, <a target="_blank"…

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Unovis Asset Management is pleased to announce the closing of its investment in Indonesia-based startup, Green Butcher, which is developing plant-based alternatives to chicken and beef using natural, whole food ingredients. The seed round funding will be used to support additional R&D hiring and help Green Butcher scale its production in anticipation of a launch into mainstream retailers in Q2 2021. Unovis made this investment through its New Crop Alternative Protein fund.

«Green Butcher is doing important work in Indonesia and we are honoured to be able to support their ongoing growth and development in an often-overlooked segment of the alternative protein market,» said Kim Odhner, Managing Partner, Europe & Asia, with Unovis. «Helga Angelina and the entire team have made impressive progress over the past year, and Unovis aims to leverage its unique experience and industry position to help launch this innovative plant-based powerhouse to a global audience.»

Founded by Max Mandias and Helga Angelina, the co-founders of Burgreens, the largest plant-based restaurant chain in Indonesia, Green Butcher is creating plant-based products that are specifically developed to go well with Asian comfort food. Their signature products include Chick’n Satay, Chick’n Karaage, Beefless Chunks, Beefless Rendang, and Shroom Balls – all ready-to-cook.

«We’re seeing increased interest in plant-based foods across Asia,» said Helga Angelina, co-founder and CEO, «and by focusing on the unique culinary experiences of Indonesia and South East Asia we hope to recreate many local favourites using ingredients like mushrooms, GMO-free soy, chickpea, and seitan. This investment will help us take advantage of the opportunity we see to become the leading consumer brand for plant-based foods that are tailored to the Asian palette.»

Added Chris Kerr, Unovis Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer: «Unovis’ mission is to transform the global food system by investing in solutions that facilitate sustained behavioral change and reduce dependence on animal protein products. We are focused on disrupting the $1.7+ legacy protein market by supporting the companies that are developing animal-free alternatives from seed to growth stage.»

Press Contact: Tim Sprinkle tim@wearelayup.com ‪(720) 722-1266

About Unovis

Unovis Asset Management is a global boutique investment firm and leader in the rapidly developing alternative protein space. The Unovis team has the longest and most comprehensive investment track record in the alternative proteins sector and an impressive ROI through our renowned first fund, New Crop Capital. We view conventional animal agriculture as antiquated and inefficient with serious ESG vulnerabilities that make it ripe for disruption. Learn more

About Green Butcher

Green Butcher is Indonesia’s first plant-based meat company focusing on Asian flavored products. Its aim is to provide a meaty experience that offers high protein, no cholesterol, less saturated fat, and less natural resource use compared to animal products. Green Butcher creates proteins with maximum health benefits minus the carbon footprint. Learn more

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Bido Announces New Hip Hop EP, Narcotics, Out via The Orchard (Sony Music Entertainment)

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bido Announces New Hip Hop EP, Narcotics, Out via The Orchard (Sony Music Entertainment). Benjamin Bido, aka Bido, is a bit of an anomaly.

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BROWARD COUNTY, Fla., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bido Announces New Hip Hop EP, Narcotics, Out via The Orchard (Sony Music Entertainment). Benjamin Bido, aka Bido, is a bit of an anomaly.

The 18-year-old-South Florida-whiz-kid has been furiously writing and making beats since the tender age of seven. According to him, he had no choice in the matter. Creating is just something he does, always. Bido’s compulsive work ethic recently paid off when Sony subsidiary, The Orchard, tracked him down to team up. The distribution-focused outfit is not playing games, having catapulted numerous indie artists into the mainstream: T-Pain, 21 Savage, BTS and Flipp Dinero to humbly name a few.

Possessed by hip-hop at an unusually young age, Bido took it upon himself to master the art of making beats. He now wears all musical hats with authority. He writes, produces, engineers and markets his brand (Bidoway Inc.) on a shockingly pro-level. Nowadays, every young rapper wants/needs to be their own producer. Unfortunately, that’s given way to an onslaught of marginal rappers, whom often rely on style over substance. Bido’s got swag for days, but there’s a self-deprecating-arrogance to his writing that makes him wholly singular. His cerebral depth, lyrically, is undeniable.

Upon one listen to Bido’s most recent dark-adventure, Narcotics, you’ll quickly find that his wordplay is refined, cavernous and way beyond his years. In a world where most youngins are flexing financially, Bido has little to no time for that. No track on the EP goes beyond the 2:41-minute-mark. Bido goes in hard and gets out quick. He won’t waste your time, nor can his time be wasted.

On the EP’s single, aptly dubbed, «Narcotics,» Bido’s bars are so masterful, that it’s easy to overlook his singing voice. His vocal dexterity and attack merges elements of Reggeaton, Dancehall, and futuristic trap. He strikes hard and fast, but always softens the blow with his nimble singing approach. It’s a mind-bending listening experience. Now enter the production (mostly done by Bido himself). Picture chucking Frank Sinatra’s old bones, R&B, Merengue, Salsa, Bachata, Hip-Hop and Billie Eilish into a crock-pot and letting it simmer on low. The melodies are cinematic, romantic and haunting, yet all grounded perfectly by Bido’s keen choice in rugged beats.

On the track «Narcotics,» Bido proclaims that mental health comes first; money and fame, second. He’s fully aware that success starts within oneself. That said, he remains cautiously ambitious.

LISTEN TO NEW SINGLE HERE: «NARCOTICS» https://orcd.co/bido-narcotics-single

LISTEN TO NEW EP HERE: NARCOTICS https://orcd.co/bido-narcotics

About BIDO

Multifaceted South Florida-based artist, Bido, is a concoction of conventional hip-hop paired with a contemporary trap flair. His fully audible and engaging productions are paired with transparent, believable coming of age subject-matters, quickly moving from moments in the sun to harrowing inner-thoughts pertaining to survival. Armed with an unshakable self-drive, Bido is poised to lead the Gen-Z era of hip-hop and experimental trap.

For more information:

Eliza Brockwell

888-451-4884

info@bidowaymusic.com

www.bidowaymusic.com

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Local Ecological Restoration Company Adds Senior Project Manager

FOREST HILL, Md., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Ecotone, an ecological restoration firm, has added Bryan Seipp to its staff in the new role of Senior Project Manager for Business Development and Special Projects. Seipp has been an influential leader in the watershed management and restoration industry for nearly two decades and has many years of experience developing partnerships and implementing projects that lead to water quality improvements and enhanced ecological…

Seipp earned a bachelor’s in forestry from Virginia Tech and most recently worked at the Center for Watershed Protection developing and implementing a wide variety of water quality improvement projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Seipp brings extensive experience working with landowners of all forms to meet restoration and conservation goals. He has been recognized for his contributions to watershed restoration efforts and has presented on watershed forestry topics internationally. Seipp currently serves as chair of the Maryland Sustainable Forestry Council, President of the Catoctin Land Trust board of directors, and on the Allegheny Society of American Foresters (SAF) Executive Committee. Ecotone’s CEO, Scott McGill, said, «I’ve known Bryan for a number of years through CWP and am excited to have him join our team. He is a great addition and brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.»

Founded in 1998, Ecotone is a Harford County, MD based ecological restoration company that designs and builds sustainable ecosystems to reduce erosion of stream banks, manage stormwater, conserve and restore wetlands, and restore forests. The company provides full-delivery ecosystem restoration, mitigation, design, construction, and consulting solutions throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Ecotone officially became a B Corp in 2018. To learn more, please visit www.ecotoneinc.com.

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Phone: 410.420.2600
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