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HAMILTON, Mont., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Yonder, a platform for nature tourism and Farm Stay USA, a non-profit created to connect guests with the best authentic farm and ranch stay vacations throughout the United States, today announced a partnership that will make it easier for travelers to discover, book and experience farm stays.

Under the new partnership, Yonder and Farm Stay USA are working together to bring more exposure to US farms that invite guests to experience farm life and learn about healthy food systems. Founder, Scottie Jones, will also serve as a Yonder strategic advisor, and brings a diverse skill set to the team spanning farming, tourism and entrepreneurship. «Scottie Jones is a globally recognized agritourism visionary,» said Bill Lee, Co-founder & CEO of Yonder. «We feel fortunate to be able to leverage her hard earned knowledge and introduce more travelers to American farmers, through her exceptional network.»

Launched in June 2010, Farm Stay USA promotes authentic rural lodging on working farms and ranches throughout the US, and has grown into a nationwide network whose website has over $1.1 million users. «We align with Yonder’s belief that businesses should be used as a force for social, economical and environmental good,» said Scottie Jones. «Agritourism has the potential to help revitalize rural economies, educate the public about agriculture, and preserve agricultural heritage. The extra revenue also helps keep some of these farms afloat.»

Using Yonder’s new website and app (available on iOS and Android), you can book a variety of overnight stays and activities at farms, ranches, and other nature immersive properties. Yonder understands that travel is about more than a price and listing, so it spotlights what guests will take away from the experience that they might not find elsewhere, such as the personal philosophies of the farmers, known as Yonder Stewards.

About Yonder
Founded in 2018 by Tim and Sarah Southwell, Yonder is a platform for nature tourism in the United States. Based in Hamilton, Montana, the company has secured $4M in funding.

For more information, visit: https://www.yonder.com/about

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — AutoNation (NYSE: AN), America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, announced today that it is donating $25,000 to the American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF), a national 501(c) 3 charity dedicated to providing educational resources, access and financial assistance to aid in the early detection, treatment and survival of breast cancer for underserved and uninsured individuals, regardless of age or gender.

In addition to its financial contribution, AutoNation will be partnering with ABCF to raise awareness and to educate our communities about cancer care and treatment. 

«I’m so proud that AutoNation’s Drive Pink Mission is taking on a new dimension by helping underserved communities have improved access to cancer screenings and treatment. There is no better time than right now to acknowledge that this can make a measurable difference in the race to beat cancer,» said Ryan Hunter-Reay, 2014 Indianapolis 500® Winner & 2012 NTT IndyCar Series® Champion and Drive Pink (DRV PNK) spokesperson. 

The donation dovetails with the company’s long-established DRV PNK mission, which focuses on charitable giving and volunteerism to raise awareness, generate resources and build support for diverse groups impacted by cancer. Since it was first introduced in 2015, the DRV PNK effort has raised nearly $25 million.

The donation marks the company’s public unveiling of its new ONE AutoNation initiative, which continues the company’s long-established position as a change leader within the automotive industry. ONE AutoNation is designed to provide resources that help its Associates, Customers, community and industry start critical conversations around injustice and inequality, empowering individuals at all levels to address issues, engage in dialogue and commit to action.

«We’re incredibly grateful to AutoNation for their generosity,» said Brenda Loube, chair of the ABCF board. «The funding they’re providing will make a real, tangible difference for so many struggling with cancer now, but what’s just as important is their commitment to helping us highlight the disparities that exist in cancer care today. The first step towards a more equitable healthcare system is the recognition of the ways that race, gender, age and other characteristics can factor into the quality of care that you receive.»

«No one in America should have their fight against cancer made any more difficult because of who they are or where they’re from,» said Marc Cannon, AutoNation’s Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer. «Each of us deserves equal access to quality healthcare, and we’re proud to make our first ONE AutoNation donation to an organization that is singularly focused on the needs of communities that are all-too-often marginalized.»  

About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America’s largest and most recognized automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. As of June 30, 2020, AutoNation owned and operated over 325 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 12 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation’s success is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless experience through customer-focused sales and service processes. Since 2013, AutoNation has raised nearly $25 million to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research through its Drive Pink initiative, which was officially branded in 2015.

Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, and www.twitter.com/AutoNation, where AutoNation discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com, AutoNation’s automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and trends.

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NAPA VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Auction Link:          
               https://nvspa.betterworld.org/auctions/NVSPA2020Auction

WHAT: 

On-Line Auction to Support Napa Valley State Parks launches today, September 1^st at noon and ends on September 30^th at 9pm. «Napa Only» items include special wines from world famous vintners, exclusive tasting adventures, dinners and barbeques, specialty cocktails, «Napa Only» products, unique Napa outdoor adventures and Fund-A-Need necessities for the Parks.

Donors include:

Chateau Montelena, Joseph Cellars Winery, Schramsberg Vineyards, Calistoga Inn, Napa Brewing Company, GRO Wines, Savage & Cooke, @drinksbyNiccole, Dyer Vineyard, Foley Family Wines, Cuvaison Winery, Karl Lawrence Cellars, Buster’s Southern Barbeque, Miner Family Winery, Judd’s Hill Winery, El Molino Winery, Mustards Grill, Andy Beckstoffer, Shafer Vineyards, Spottswoode Winery, Cameo Cinema, Corison Winery, Salvestrin Winery, Pestoni Family Estate Winery, Hayfork Wine Company, Buehler Vineyards, Behrens Family Winery, Ken Stanton, Health Spa Napa Valley, Blackbird Vineyards, Honig Vineyard & Winery, Ashes & Diamonds Winery, Vintner’s Daughter, Planet Cheese, Stony Hill Vineyard, Long Meadow Ranch, Saddleback Cellars, Cal Mart, Sequoia Grove, Local Q707, Tedeschi Family Winery, Bale Grist Mill State Park, Bothe-Napa Valley State Park and Robert Louis Stevenson State Park.

WHY: 

While the current pandemic has changed so much in our world, two things have remained constant: our Napa State Parks, Bale Grist Mill, Bothe-Napa Valley and Robert Louis Stevenson, have continued to serve as an escape for the public seeking fresh air, exercise, hiking, biking, climbing and a place to smile in the sun; and our Napa State Parks team has continued caring for these beautiful and historic State Parks, even as the fires have threatened us all.

These three State Parks, owned by the State of California but not funded by them since 2012, have been an indispensable asset for Napa Valley, the Bay Area and tourists from around the globe. These parks have been a free and welcoming destination where the public from every background and walk of life have been able to breath fresh air, spread out in nature and consider better days ahead.

WHO:             

The Napa Valley State Parks Association’s mission is to raise funding and recruit volunteers to support the three California State parks located in beautiful Napa Valley. Funding raised by the Association is used for trail maintenance, park resources, upkeep of the campsites, yurts and cabins, a spring-fed pool, picnic areas, a 180 year old working Grist Mill and access for all -therefore we rely on the generosity of our donors and those that enjoy the use of our parks. NVSPA is a charitable 501(c)(3) organization. Federal Tax ID 94-2459815. Donations are fully tax-deductible.

Visit our auction link https://nvspa.betterworld.org/auctions/NVSPA2020Auction 
or website for more information: www.napavalleystateparks.org

CONTACT:
Anne Steinhauer (707) 287-6539, 246631@email4pr.com
or Jessica Ardizzone  (707) 815-5975, 246631@email4pr.com

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ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As the world adapts to new expectations and plans for responsible gatherings, IHG® has enhanced its Meet with Confidence program to provide appropriate and creative meeting and event solutions, without compromising on the experience or the flexibility that meeting planners require.

IHG Hotels & Resorts have been delivering True Hospitality in meetings and events for decades and have meeting space available in most destinations around the globe. IHG is now combining this wealth of knowledge, with industry best-practices and the expertise behind the IHG Way of Clean, to bolster the global Meet with Confidence commitment.

Prioritizing guest safety and wellbeing, while also providing flexible booking during uncertain times, Meet with Confidence means meeting planners and attendees can rest assured that meetings and events at IHG hotels worldwide* will adhere to leading cleanliness and safety practices through:

• Clutter-free event spaces configured to allow for social distancing, leveraging outdoor spaces where possible
• Tables and chairs disinfected before every meeting or event and during breaks
• Management of attendee flow with signage and staggered breaks where possible
• Enhanced food handling and service guidelines
• Hand sanitizer stations throughout the meeting and event space
• Technology solutions to support virtual and hybrid meetings
• Meet with Confidence checklist and pre-event inspection with the meeting planner or onsite contact
• IHG Way of Clean – strengthened procedures throughout the hotel to redefine cleanliness and support guests’ wellbeing, from enhanced cleaning of high-touch areas to social distancing measures.

Derek DeCross, SVP, Global Sales commented «We’re seeing a number of organizations currently, or looking forward to, holding safe and responsible meetings and events. To support this, IHG is offering meeting planners peace of mind and adaptability in these uncertain times. The Meet with Confidence program combines a laser focus on cleanliness as well as flexibility where it’s needed most. Whether it’s for a 10-person meeting, an intimate wedding or a virtual global conference, with more than 5,900 properties in over 100 countries, our diverse family of brands provides exceptional spaces to ensure every meeting, event, or celebration is unforgettable.»

Meet with Confidence offers maximum flexibility allowing meeting planners and group decision-makers to book with confidence. This offer, available at participating hotels, includes:

• No Cancellation Fees
• No Attrition Fees for rooms that are not booked
• Up to a 5% rebate towards the master bill
• Short-form contract (at participating hotels)
• IHG Business Rewards points** applicable for the standard qualified bookings (Terms & Conditions apply)

The flexible Meet with Confidence booking terms apply when booking 10 to 50 rooms on peak (with or without a meeting room) at participating hotels for bookings before 31 December 2020, with meet or stay dates by 30 June 2021. More information, including the Terms & Conditions for ‘Meet with Confidence’ can be found here.

*At participating hotels in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa & Asia
**IHG® Business Rewards offers meeting planners the ability to earn points when they book accommodation, meetings, or an event at participating IHG® hotels worldwide.

About IHG^® 

IHG^® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental^® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton^® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo^®, EVEN^® Hotels, HUALUXE^® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza^® Hotels & Resorts, voco™, Holiday Inn^® Hotels & Resorts , Holiday Inn Express^®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations^®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites^®, Atwell Suites™, and Candlewood Suites^®.  

IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns more than 5,900 hotels and approximately 883,000 guest rooms in more than 100 countries, with over 1,900 hotels in its development pipeline. IHG also manages IHG^® Rewards Club, our global loyalty programme, which has more than 100 million enrolled members. 

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 400,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally. 

Visit www.ihg.com for hotel information and reservations and www.ihgrewardsclub.com for more on IHG Rewards Club. For our latest news, visit: https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media and follow us on social media at: https://twitter.com/ihgcorporate, www.facebook.com/ihgcorporate and www.linkedin.com/company/intercontinental-hotels-group. 

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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The opportunity to own a horse running in the Kentucky Derby is only a dream for many. However, on Saturday the hopes of more than 600 people all over the country will tune in and watch their horse, Max Player, line up in the starting gate and contend in America’s most prestigious race. Through SportBLX, an innovative investment platform that allows fans and investors anywhere in the world to own shares of unique assets in sports, a new public offering is currently open for shares of Max Player, prior to the biggest race of the colt’s career.   

For fans and students of horse racing, owning one of the 20 racehorses of the 20,000 bred each year that have the caliber to «Run for the Roses» is an expensive and unfeasible endeavor.  In comparison to other owners of Derby starters who are multimillionaires and captains of industry, Max Player’s current shareholders include an industrial products salesman in the Midwest, a housewife and mother of three, a retired healthcare worker on a pension, and a marketing assistant new to the game among countless others young and old; female and male. Max Player investors, who all bought in for the correct price of $200 per share, span 45 states in America and several countries around the globe.

«All of our shareholders have something in common with me – they love the game. It’s gratifying to me to not only have a horse in the Kentucky Derby, but to share this joy with others in an accessible way, and we really are looking forward to bringing new shareholders on this week. Anyone who wants an ownership stake in a Kentucky Derby horse can achieve that dream with us at SportBLX,» said George E. Hall, SportBLX Executive Chairman and majority owner of Max Player. «I love interacting with our shareholders and we have had a lot of fun ‘talking shop’ on Zoom calls and surprising them with special guests like Hall of Fame jockey and Board Member, Jorge Velasquez.»

Despite its smaller size compared to commercial breeding operations that are neighbors in Versilles, KY, Mr. Hall’s Annestes Thoroughbreds has had a tremendous amount of success with Kentucky-bred horses.  Max Player, a homebred from Honor Code’s first crop, will be his fourth Derby starter. Mr. Hall also captured the 2011 Belmont Stakes with Ruler on Ice.

Max Player shipped to Churchill Downs after placing third in the Travers Stakes and third in the Belmont Stakes, and has worked steadily in the mornings under the guidance of Hall of Fame conditioner, Steve Asmussen. «I’m extremely excited about how he’s going to run in the Kentucky Derby. I love how he looks going over the racetrack and his attitude is really good,» remarked Mr. Asmussen.

Max Player will break from the 2nd post of an 18 horse field, and will have Mr. Asmussen’s frequent collaborator, Ricardo Santana, Jr. up for the mount.

Max Player spearheads SportBLX’s latest offering, Annestes Thoroughbreds, which focuses solely on Kentucky-bred horses raised on SportBLX owner George Hall’s farm in Versailles, KY. Another horse in the portfolio, is a two-year old colt, Swingman, who is out of the Tonalist’s first crop. Swingman has been working smartly in the mornings at Churchill Downs and will look to break his maiden this fall.

«While it is unfortunate the grandstands of Churchill Downs will not have that customary roar when the horses turn for home this year, I hope we can provide shareholders and fans a new way to experience the thrill of racing and enjoy the behind-the-scenes access we’re providing on our site for a low entry price of $200.» said Joseph A. De Perio, Co-Founder of SportBLX.

The offering is open today through 6:30 pm EDT on Derby Day, Saturday September 5. To purchase shares in Max Player and Annestes Thoroughbreds, visit the SportBLX website. The offering is open to accredited and non-accredited investors and can be found at https://sportblx.com/offerings/annestes-thoroughbreds/.

About SportBLX
SportBLX is a technology platform that enables sports fans and investors to purchase shares in horse racing and sports assets via an online platform, including revenue-share interests in player earnings, and equity interests in teams. The company partners with existing brokers/dealers that distribute the securities. For more information visit www.sportblx.com.

Disclaimer:
SportBLX is operated by Sport-BLX, Inc («SportBLX»), which is not a registered broker-dealer. SportBLX does not give investment advice, endorsement, analysis or recommendations with respect to any securities. All securities poster here are being offered by, and all information included on this site is the responsibility of, the applicable issuer of such securities. The information is in summary form for convenience of presentation and under no circumstances should the information on the website be used or considered as an offer to sell or the invitation or solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Neither the SEC nor any federal or state securities commission or regulatory authority has recommended or approved any investment or the accuracy or completeness of any of the information or materials provided by or through the website. SportBLX has not taken steps to verify the adequacy, accuracy, or completeness of the information. Neither SportBLX nor any of its officers, directors, agents and employees makes any warranty, express or implied, of any kind of related to the adequacy, accuracy or completeness of any information on this website or the use of information on this site. By accessing this website and any pages thereof, you agree to be bound by the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

No offer or invitation or solicitation to purchase securities will be made prior to the delivery of definitive documentation relating to the specific securities being offered. Before making an investment decision with respect to any investment, potential investors are advised or carefully read the related final documentation and offering memorandum documents. Further, SportBLX does not give or offer any business advice, investment advice, tax or legal advice to anyone using this website, accordingly, potential investors are advised to consult with their tax, legal and financial advisors with respect to any investment. Investments displayed on the website are not bank deposits, are not insured by the FDIC or by and other Federal government agency, are not guaranteed by SportBLX, and may lose value.

Certain securities are offered through North Capital Private Securities, Member FINRA/SIPC («NCPS»), located at 623 East Ft. Union Blvd. Suite 101, Salt Lake City, UT 84047. NCPS does not make investment recommendations and no communications, through this website or in any other medium should be construed as recommendation for any security offered on or off this investment platform. You can review the brokercheck for NCPS here.

Some of the investment opportunities posted on this website are «private offerings» of securities that are not publicly traded, are subjected to holding period requirements, and are intended for investors who do not need a liquid investment. The private offerings will not be registered with the Securities and Exchange Comm («SEC») or any state securities commission or regulatory authority. Investments in private offerings are speculative and involve a high degree of risk and those investors who cannot afford complete loss of capital should not invest in such offerings. Investments in private offerings are highly illiquid and those investors who cannot hold an investment for the long term (at least 5-7 years) should not invest. Interest payments are not guarantee or a projection of future returns, and the Manager may in the future may declare lower interest payments or no payments at all for any given period.

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Financial technology company SportBLX Inc., (SportBLX), via its management control of SportBLX Thoroughbreds, owns 21% of Max Player.

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