LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Baseball legend Johnny Bench was the keynote speaker at the International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference breakfast Sept 15th where Bench spoke on the “Vowels of Success” offering an inspirational framework for industry members and touched the bases of action that he encourages people to follow on the path to success. action that he encourages people to follow on the path to success. Source: Trade Only Today.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has signed an exclusive autograph and memorabilia deal with Fanatics Authentic, an arm of Fanatics, the nation’s largest seller of licensed merchandise. The terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed. Source: Darren Rovell, ESPN.com Sports Business reporter.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. — Five-time gold medalist swimmer Gary Hall Jr. will be the keynote speaker at the the 11th annual Breakfast of Champions, which benefits the Peak Vista Community Health Foundation. The event will be held from 7:30-9 a.m. on Nov. 12 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. Source: KKTV.com.
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TORONTO — Hockey legend and Canadian icon, Wayne Gretzky, announced the launch of his new clothing collection on Sept 9, 2015, exclusive to Sears Canada. With Sears nationwide network of stores, sears.ca and the catalogue, this collection of menswear will be accessible to Canadians coast to coast. Source: Newswire.ca.
CHANTILLY, VA. — The CSA Show at Chantilly will take place for 3 days from Oct 9-11, 2015. Friday Admission is FREE, Saturday $8, Sunday $8 or Weekend Pass $15. Former MLB first baseman and ten-time All-Star, Steve Garvey, will be there to meet and greet fans and sign autographs on Sunday Oct. 11, 2015 from 9am-5pm at the Dulles Expo Center located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center. Source: CSA Shows.
CHANTILLY, VA. — Cincinnati Reds legend, Eric Davis, is set to sign autographs at the up coming Chantilly Show in Chantilly Virginia. Davis will sign on Sunday October 11, 2015 at The Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA, 2015 located at 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center.
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LAS VEGAS, NV. — NFL great Emmitt Smith will be the guest speaker at Sirona Dental CEREC 30th Anniversary Celebration to be held September 17-19, 2015 at The Venetian and The Palazzo Hotel in Las Vegas. Smith will talk about focusing on the determination and perseverance required to achieve success and overcome obstacles.
BELLEVUE. WA. — Lenny Wilkens Foundation’s 23rd annual Celebrity weekend charity dinner auction was held on August 7 and 8 at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. About 800 invited guests flocked to the event which included business, civic and community leaders mixed with sports and entertainment celebrities. Source: Puget Sound Business Journal.
AUGUSTA, GA. — Retired NBA great and Basketball Hall of Famer, Artis Gilmore, will be the keynote speaker at the Augusta City Classic Hall of Fame Banquet on Oct. 8, at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. The event will honor former Lincoln County coaching legend Larry Campbell and former Augusta basketball great Michael Curry who will be inducted into the Augusta City Classic Hall of Fame. The Augusta City Classic football game between Benedict and Lane College will begin at 2 p.m. on Oct. 10, at Laney Memorial Stadium. Source: Augusta Chronicle.
MIAMI, Fla. — NBA Hall of Fame superstar Alonzo Mourning ABC’s Shark Tank Kevin O’Leary will be the keynote speakers for TigerDirect: Innovation IT Conference and Expo to be held at Marlin’s Park in Miami on November 6, 2015. The event will showcase the latest technology solutions for B2B companies. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with the top technology manufacturers in the industry and participate in focused breakout sessions that show real solutions to help increase profitability. Source: PRWeb.
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