April 3, 2021 at 2:55 a.m.
BSU adds Esports center
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BSU adds Esports center
Esports is getting a new home in Muncie.
Ball State University will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday for its new Esports Center. The event will be live-streamed at bsu.edu/live.
The school’s college of communication, information and media will be home to its new Esports program. BSU will compete as one of 12 members of the Mid-American Conference that have created the independent Esports Collegiate Conference.
Ball State’s new Esports Center covers 3,611 feet in the Robert Bell Building and features a platform that accommodates six-on-six competitions, an interactive classroom, office space and stadium seating for 50 spectators.
“We’re ecstatic to officially unveil our new home,” BSU Esports program director Dan Marino said in a press release. “At Ball State, our beautiful campus is our canvas. This Esports Center is our University’s latest addition, which improves the sense of place for our students.”
Cutting scheduled
Jay County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week for ReSprout Therapy for Neuro-Development.
The business, located in John Jay Center for Learning, is a specialized therapy practice for children with developmental delays. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for noon Friday.
Moving on
A collaborative project led by Ardagh Group has been selected to advance to the second round of the EU Innovation Fund program that seeks to spur the demonstration of innovative, low-carbon technologies.
Ardagh, which operates glass manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk and Winchester, is leading a group of 20 firms in its industry to create the “Furnace for the Future (F4F).” The F4F would enable the glass container industry to switch to renewable electricity and cut carbon emissions.
“We are honored to be among the 70 projects considered by the European Commission as strategic to a climate-neutral Circular Economy,” said Ardagh chief sustainability officer John Sadlier in a press release.
NextEra acquires
NextEra Energy Transmission, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, on Wednesday announced that it has completed the purchase of GridLiance Holdco and GridLiance GP for $660 million.
NextEra, which owns and operates Bluff Point Wind Energy Center in Jay and Randolph counties, will take control of 700 miles of high-voltage transmission lines that GridLiance owned in six states.
“We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of GridLiance and welcome their team into the NextEra Energy family,” said NextEra chairman and CEO Jim Robo in a press release. “This acquisition furthers our goal of creating America’s leading competitive transmission company and is consistent with our strategy of adding high-quality regulated assets to our portfolio.”
Walgreens launches
Walgreens has added a new feature to its MyWalgreens membership program that allows customers to donate their cash rewards to local charities.
Customers will be able to donate their awards to a variety of selected nonprofit organizations via the MyWalgreens app. Walgreens collaborated with the charitable giving platform In/PACT on the initiative.
“At Walgreens, we aim to make a positive impact on the communities in which we serve every day,” said Walgreens group vice president of customer marketing platforms Alyssa Raine in a press release. “That’s why we are thrilled to offer this simple but innovative opportunity to support the unique and local needs of every community in America through the work of hundreds of local nonprofit partners.”
Yum purchases
Yum! Brands recently completed the purchase of The Habit Burger Grill.
Yum, which owns Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, bought the California-based restaurant chain for $375 million, Franchise Times reported this week. The Habit Burger Grill has 260 locations.
“It really was a great landing place for the brand,” Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, told Franchise Times. “Habit has enjoyed reasonably good success in the 53 years, but for this brand to ultimately reach its full potential, having the backing, the stewardship of Yum will certainly allow us to do that.”
Goals announced
CVS on Wednesday announced goals for Transform Health 2030, an initiative to improve health around the world.
Goals for the program are as follows:
•Facilitating 65 billion health care interactions
•Investing more than $85 billion in inclusive wellness, economic development and advancement opportunities
•Providing more than $1.5 billion in social impact investments to build healthier communities
•Reducing CVS Health’s overall environmental impact by at least 50%
“Our Transform Health 2030 strategy and the accompanying goals will allow us to extend our commitment into the future and address the health impacts that we’ll face for years to come,” said CVS senior vice president and chief sustainability officer Eileen Howard Boone in a press release.
Hitting the course
Comcast Business announced Tuesday that it has signed a multi-year deal with the PGA Tour to sponsor the Tour Top 10 beginning with the current season.
The Tour Top 10 will recognize players based on their performance in the FedExCup standings. At the end of the season, the top 10 finishers will split a $10 million bonus.
“We could not be more excited to partner with the PGA TOUR to sponsor the new Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10,” said business president Bill Stemper in a press release. “Our shared commitment to delivering premier experiences and enabling the highest levels of performance make this partnership a natural fit. We look forward to the continued growth of the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and to an exciting finish to this year’s FedExCup regular season.”
Counsel named
McDonald’s on Monday announced that Desiree Ralls-Morrison will become its new general counsel and corporate secretary.
Ralls-Morrison will start in the new role April 26 and be based in Chicago. She most recently served as general counsel and corporate secretary for Boston Scientific Corporation.
“I’m thrilled that Desiree is joining our team not just for the strong experience she brings, but for the values-based leadership that has defined every aspect of her career,” said McDonald’s president and CEO Chris Kempczinski in a press release. “Her commitment to leading with integrity, along with her work to support positive change in communities, will strengthen our efforts to bring our values to life across the business.”
Meeting set
Walmart has scheduled its annual shareholders meeting for 9:30 a.m. June 2.
Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the meeting will be held in a virtual format. Shareholders will be able to vote electronically, online, by mail and by phone.
Ball State University will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. Monday for its new Esports Center. The event will be live-streamed at bsu.edu/live.
The school’s college of communication, information and media will be home to its new Esports program. BSU will compete as one of 12 members of the Mid-American Conference that have created the independent Esports Collegiate Conference.
Ball State’s new Esports Center covers 3,611 feet in the Robert Bell Building and features a platform that accommodates six-on-six competitions, an interactive classroom, office space and stadium seating for 50 spectators.
“We’re ecstatic to officially unveil our new home,” BSU Esports program director Dan Marino said in a press release. “At Ball State, our beautiful campus is our canvas. This Esports Center is our University’s latest addition, which improves the sense of place for our students.”
Cutting scheduled
Jay County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week for ReSprout Therapy for Neuro-Development.
The business, located in John Jay Center for Learning, is a specialized therapy practice for children with developmental delays. The ribbon-cutting ceremony is slated for noon Friday.
Moving on
A collaborative project led by Ardagh Group has been selected to advance to the second round of the EU Innovation Fund program that seeks to spur the demonstration of innovative, low-carbon technologies.
Ardagh, which operates glass manufacturing facilities in Dunkirk and Winchester, is leading a group of 20 firms in its industry to create the “Furnace for the Future (F4F).” The F4F would enable the glass container industry to switch to renewable electricity and cut carbon emissions.
“We are honored to be among the 70 projects considered by the European Commission as strategic to a climate-neutral Circular Economy,” said Ardagh chief sustainability officer John Sadlier in a press release.
NextEra acquires
NextEra Energy Transmission, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, on Wednesday announced that it has completed the purchase of GridLiance Holdco and GridLiance GP for $660 million.
NextEra, which owns and operates Bluff Point Wind Energy Center in Jay and Randolph counties, will take control of 700 miles of high-voltage transmission lines that GridLiance owned in six states.
“We are pleased to have completed the acquisition of GridLiance and welcome their team into the NextEra Energy family,” said NextEra chairman and CEO Jim Robo in a press release. “This acquisition furthers our goal of creating America’s leading competitive transmission company and is consistent with our strategy of adding high-quality regulated assets to our portfolio.”
Walgreens launches
Walgreens has added a new feature to its MyWalgreens membership program that allows customers to donate their cash rewards to local charities.
Customers will be able to donate their awards to a variety of selected nonprofit organizations via the MyWalgreens app. Walgreens collaborated with the charitable giving platform In/PACT on the initiative.
“At Walgreens, we aim to make a positive impact on the communities in which we serve every day,” said Walgreens group vice president of customer marketing platforms Alyssa Raine in a press release. “That’s why we are thrilled to offer this simple but innovative opportunity to support the unique and local needs of every community in America through the work of hundreds of local nonprofit partners.”
Yum purchases
Yum! Brands recently completed the purchase of The Habit Burger Grill.
Yum, which owns Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, bought the California-based restaurant chain for $375 million, Franchise Times reported this week. The Habit Burger Grill has 260 locations.
“It really was a great landing place for the brand,” Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill, told Franchise Times. “Habit has enjoyed reasonably good success in the 53 years, but for this brand to ultimately reach its full potential, having the backing, the stewardship of Yum will certainly allow us to do that.”
Goals announced
CVS on Wednesday announced goals for Transform Health 2030, an initiative to improve health around the world.
Goals for the program are as follows:
•Facilitating 65 billion health care interactions
•Investing more than $85 billion in inclusive wellness, economic development and advancement opportunities
•Providing more than $1.5 billion in social impact investments to build healthier communities
•Reducing CVS Health’s overall environmental impact by at least 50%
“Our Transform Health 2030 strategy and the accompanying goals will allow us to extend our commitment into the future and address the health impacts that we’ll face for years to come,” said CVS senior vice president and chief sustainability officer Eileen Howard Boone in a press release.
Hitting the course
Comcast Business announced Tuesday that it has signed a multi-year deal with the PGA Tour to sponsor the Tour Top 10 beginning with the current season.
The Tour Top 10 will recognize players based on their performance in the FedExCup standings. At the end of the season, the top 10 finishers will split a $10 million bonus.
“We could not be more excited to partner with the PGA TOUR to sponsor the new Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10,” said business president Bill Stemper in a press release. “Our shared commitment to delivering premier experiences and enabling the highest levels of performance make this partnership a natural fit. We look forward to the continued growth of the Comcast Business TOUR TOP 10 and to an exciting finish to this year’s FedExCup regular season.”
Counsel named
McDonald’s on Monday announced that Desiree Ralls-Morrison will become its new general counsel and corporate secretary.
Ralls-Morrison will start in the new role April 26 and be based in Chicago. She most recently served as general counsel and corporate secretary for Boston Scientific Corporation.
“I’m thrilled that Desiree is joining our team not just for the strong experience she brings, but for the values-based leadership that has defined every aspect of her career,” said McDonald’s president and CEO Chris Kempczinski in a press release. “Her commitment to leading with integrity, along with her work to support positive change in communities, will strengthen our efforts to bring our values to life across the business.”
Meeting set
Walmart has scheduled its annual shareholders meeting for 9:30 a.m. June 2.
Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the meeting will be held in a virtual format. Shareholders will be able to vote electronically, online, by mail and by phone.
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