WAYNE, PA — Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was the guest speaker on Oct. 7 in the “HomeGrown – Lectures, Learning, Locally” series at the Wayne Art Center. Wright’s Wildcats were only 1 out of 9 teams to have advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 10 of the last 11 seasons, but Wright is most proud of the fact that every Villanova player who has spent four years in the program has earned his degree – on time. Source: Bruce Adams.. mainlinemedianews.com.
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.
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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ATLANTA, GA. — NBA Legend and successful business entrepreneur, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at the American Rental Association’s 60th annual Rental Show convention to be held in Atlanta next February. The group will hold its 60th convention and trade show in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center, Feb. 21-24. The three-day trade show will include more than 650 companies offering rental equipment for heavy construction, light construction/general tool and party/special event. Source: rermag.com.
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KERRVILLE, TX. — Former San Antonio Spurs, Avery Johnson widely referred to as “The Little General,” has been named the keynote speaker at the Tivy Athletic Booster Club helping the Kerrville Tivy Athletic Hall of Fame committee celebrate the 10th anniversary for the first inductees. The celebration banquet will be held Thursday, Sept. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Inn of the Hills Resort & Conference Center. Source: Hill Country Community Journal.
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 NBA Champions and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers, Earl Monroe and Walt Frazier, 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.
LEXINGTON, KY. — Experience your ultimate basketball fantasy with University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipai on Sept. 13 at the Lexington Rupp arena. Live the life of a UK star for a weekend. Attend the annual VIP social functions with coach Cal. Play against and interact with former UK stars. Compete for the championship at Lexington’s Rupp Arena. ... Read More
TERRE HAUTE, IN. — Basketball legend Oscar Robertson will open the season on Sept. 14. at the Indiana State University Speakers Series. Other speakers are author Hector Tobar; explorer and environmentalist Alexandra Cousteau; Paralympian Bonnie St. John; author, journalist and historian Sarah Vowell and actress Patty Duke.
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