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Mattel, Inc. announced today that Mattel Creations, the company's collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, is further evolving its toys as art collection to include a Non-Fungible Token ("NFT") series from the super-charged Hot Wheels brand....

Organizers of the AOTMP® Industry Hackathon announced today the official opening of the application period for only 10 Innovation Leaders to sponsor and lead this exclusive open innovation event. Participants and innovation leaders will work together...

Floor & Decor a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in West Des Moines, Iowa on June 23, 2021. The 78,000 square-foot Floor & Decor warehouse store...

Pennsylvania American Water announced today that it was recognized with three individual awards for its ?Defend Your Drains' public service commercial, which featured animated characters Fats, Oil, and Grease as uninvited holiday party guests. These...

Kanbrick, the long-term investment partnership co-founded by Tracy Britt Cool and Brian Humphrey, announced that it is accepting applications for its second Build with Kanbrick business program. The free three-month program is designed to help...

UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, is encouraging Americans to make health a priority with the 2021 Step Up for Summer Sweepstakes and World Record Challenge. This year's initiative seeks to break a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the...

The Meet Group, Inc., a leading provider of interactive dating solutions, announced the launch of DateNight, a livestreaming game which makes anyone the star of their own dating game, on its popular Tagged app. DateNight is the first-ever...

Labrador, a global communication firm specializing in regulated disclosure documents, today announces the winner for Best Code of Conduct in the third annual U.S. Transparency Awards. After a comprehensive study of disclosure by the S&P 250...

We are nuts about dad! In honor of Father's Day, the maker of PLANTERS® products and Anthony Anderson are teaming up to show just how nuts they are about dads with a new music video featuring an original song. In the new original song, "Shake It...

Beginning June 21, Whole Foods Market will give away weekly prizes when weekend rain hits at least half of the continental U.S. The Rainy-Day Redo giveaway series will leverage the expertise of meteorologist Stephanie Abrams of The Weather Channel....

MedTech Innovator, the largest accelerator of medical device companies in the world, today announced the 50 companies selected to participate in the organization's flagship four-month Showcase and Accelerator program, featuring the industry's most...

Cloud-based workplace solutions that enable users to develop applications independent of a server and install mobile-based building access control systems were voted the winners of ISG Startup Challenges at recent events hosted by Information...

The Massachusetts Innovation Network is delighted to announce the 24 finalists of The Eddies (formerly New England Innovation Awards), the oldest and longest-running innovation competition in New England. The awards recognize, support and publicize...

Terminix Global Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of essential termite and pest control services to residential and commercial customers, recently held a giveaway for teachers nationwide in partnership with WeAreTeachers.com. Ten deserving teachers...

Blind zones are a major contributing factor for truck crashes: about one-quarter of all truck-related deaths in the U.S. are due to vision-related, low-speed maneuvers and international research has found that driver visibility is related to over...

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Global New Venture Challenge, a startup competition for students enrolled in Chicago Booth's Executive MBA program. The...

The record investment pool in the 25th annual Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC) jumped to $1.73 million this week after investors put additional money into the finalist teams. The award from the NVC, a program at the University of...

The FIDO Alliance today announced the first global FIDO Developer Challenge. Building on the success of the FIDO Hackathon in Korea over the last few years, FIDO is globally expanding the program and encouraging developer teams to create and present...

K-Startup Grand Challenge 2021 (KSGC 2021) will be launched from August 16 to November 30, selecting 60 global startup teams wanting to expand their businesses to South Korea. Startups from around the world can apply till June 15. KSGC 2021 is a...

Area Development, the leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, recognizes 20 states with its Gold & Silver Shovel awards, which are presented annually to the states that have achieved the most success in terms of new job...

Cointreau, the premium orange liqueur at the heart of over 500 classic cocktails, including The Original Margarita, in partnership with Architectural Digest, Bon Appétit, and GQ, is on the hunt to find America's favorite summer margarita recipe. To...

Global flexible space provider WeWork announced earlier this week the winners of Women For Tomorrow, a new initiative providing selected women-led businesses with up to $5 million worth of workspace and mentorship for a year in the U.S. and Latin...

Whether dad is an automotive gearhead, novice or somewhere in between, treat yours this Father's Day with a gift from Advance Auto Parts , a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer. Through June 20, motorists may enter to win the ultimate...

Hialeah-based CGI Windows & Doors, part of the PGT Innovations family of brands, is recognizing four Florida residents as heroes through its "CGI Heroes: Celebrating Strength" initiative. The statewide initiative, which launched in April and...

Yelp Inc. , the company that connects people with great local businesses, is helping deserving dads complete the unfinished deck they started during COVID-19. Just in time for summer, the ?Decks for Dads' campaign aims to give dad the deck of his...

Australian quantum cybersecurity leader QuintessenceLabs is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) 2021, as one of the global top 4 companies in the Enabling Technologies category, narrowed down from a field...

UWM Holdings Corporation , the publicly traded indirect parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), #1 wholesale and purchase mortgage lender in America, today announced it launched a contest to bring independent mortgage brokers to ring the bell at...

The Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers, Metabo HPT, proudly presents the expansion of the MultiVolt System that finally gives users the added versatility they want in cordless tools! Go with 18V cordless tools and nailers for everyday trade...

SEMCO ENERGY Gas Company is launching a sweepstakes for natural gas customers who enroll in eBill. Five winners will be chosen, and each awarded a $100 Amazon gift card. eBill is a free service that enables customers to view and pay monthly gas...

NI today announced it has awarded six $25,000 one-year grants to Central Texas community organizations. These organizations are focused on advancing diversity in STEM education and the engineering talent pipeline, while also championing social and...

SPEC MIX, LLC®, a QUIKRETE Company®, is finalizing preparations for the world's largest and most prestigious masonry competition, the SPEC MIX BRICKLAYER 500®. This action-packed bricklaying battle will happen on Wednesday, June 9th, 2021 at the...

Garmin® International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. , today announced a global call for entries for its 2021 Garmin Health Awards in celebration of the world's most innovative solutions that successfully leverage the power of Garmin wearable...

Cintas Canada, Ltd. invites the public to vote for the five finalists in the 2021 Canada's Best Restroom contest! The polls are open now through July 9 at bestrestroom.com/Canada.The facility that receives the most votes will win $2,500 in facility...

Students from Baruch College in New York are this year's winners of the Up to Us Campus Competition, recognized for their campaign to raise awareness and engagement on America's fiscal and economic future. Baruch's student team won the ninth annual...

Informa Markets' Global Licensing Group, the licensing industry's leading tradeshow organizer and media partner, today announced the expansion of its License This! program, which is set to make an inaugural debut in the US market at Licensing Expo...

Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC), the world's largest startup competition focused on purpose-driven innovation, today announces 80 startup finalists from 24 nations across 6 continents who are invited to participate in a virtual XTC Bootcamp this month...

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Chicago has announced a record-breaking investment of $1.6 million in the winners of the 2021 Edward L. Kaplan, '71, New Venture Challenge (NVC), a pioneering student startup...

The Cleanie Awards®, the leading awards program dedicated to celebrating people and brands driving the clean energy economy, announced a preliminary list of finalists in the Best Media Outlet "People's Choice" award category. The award recognizes the...

T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation announced the 16 winners of the 2021 Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest that mobilizes youth who have big and bold ideas on how to change the world for good with seed money and mentorship. Winning...

Efma, an association of more than 2,550 retail financial services companies in 133 countries, and Accenture today announced the winners of the sixth annual Innovation in Insurance Awards during a virtual ceremony. The awards competition, which...

The Massachusetts Innovation Network announced today the rebranding of New England Innovation Awards (the oldest and longest running innovation competition in the Northeast) to The Eddies, effective immediately. The rebranding follows eighteen...

As part of its continued evolution to Staples Connect, the working and learning store, Staples US Retail is celebrating teachers by announcing the launch of the third annual "Thank A Teacher" Contest. This contest provides a platform for parents and...

Infinity Turbine LLC, is introducing its entry into the Elon Musk sponsored XPrize for Carbon Removal with its SeaMerlin Engine. SeaMerlin is a project from Infinity Turbine LLC which combines decades of innovation into a product which not only...

Floor & Decor a leading specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, will expand its nationwide footprint when it opens the doors to its newest location in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 7, 2021. The 58,000 square-foot Floor & Decor warehouse store and...

Following a six-month submissions phase amidst the prevailing restrictions imposed by the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global award in sustainability, has officially closed entries for its 2022...

Istation, a leader in educational technology, today announced the grand prize winner for the Young Voices Make A Difference essay contest: Lucy Bench. Bench, a sixth-grader from New Canaan Public Schools in Connecticut, shared her story of finding...

Calling all hot dog lovers: are you hungry for a new tattoo? If your summertime indulgence just isn't enough, Lightlife®, owned by Greenleaf Foods, SPC, is teaming up with tattoo artist Bang Bang to offer hot dog enthusiasts1 the chance to get Bang...

Champion Energy Services today announced that three Texas high school seniors have been selected to receive the 2021 Champion Scholars Award. Recipients were chosen from several hundred applicants for their academic excellence and contributions to...

Pennsylvania American Water today announced the winners of its 19th Annual "Protect Our Watersheds" art contest, with a sixth-grade student from Allegheny County scoring top honors. The company received nearly 200 entries from fourth-, fifth- and...

Affirm, the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, today unveiled a new campaign to help make post-pandemic travel accessible and affordable. Throughout the month of June consumers can submit an original photo of...