PHILADELPHIA - October 11, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Former members of the Villanova Wildcats family and community leaders in the Philadelphia area have partnered with Blueprint Sports, the industry leader in full-service Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) collectives, to unveil Friends of Nova — the first NIL collective supporting men's basketball student-athletes at Villanova University. As one of the nation's premier basketball programs, the Villanova Wildcats have won the NCAA D-1 National Championships three times, most recently in 2016 and 2018.
Friends of Nova is spearheaded by Randy Foye and Ashley Howard, two legacy members and well-known figures of the Villanova men's basketball family. Both having deep ties to Villanova University's athletics program, Howard and Foye will serve as co-executive directors of the Friends of Nova collective. Howard previously served as the assistant coach for Villanova University's men's basketball team from 2013 to 2018 under then-Head Coach Jay Wright. Foye played on Villanova University's men's basketball team from 2002 to 2006, before being drafted in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft and beginning his professional basketball career.
"Playing basketball at Villanova University was the honor of a lifetime and this opportunity to kick off Friends of Nova really means a lot to me," said Foye. "We are thrilled to give back and work hand in hand with supporters, fans, community members and alumni to build something meaningful and open doors to new possibilities for future generations of student-athletes."
Local and national businesses, as well as community supporters, have multiple options to engage with Villanova student-athletes. Friends of Nova builds partnerships between businesses, brands, and student-athletes for marketing opportunities, including online influencer campaigns, local appearances, youth sports coaching, speaking engagements, and more. Additionally, tax-deductible contributions can also be made through the BPS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) partner organization formed to educate, encourage, and assist student-athletes in their efforts to engage with the local community through charitable causes.
"Friends of Nova will allow us to help provide opportunities for student-athletes to not only capitalize on their name, image and likeness, but connect with their community and learn about financial literacy," said Howard. "I look forward to spearheading this initiative alongside Randy to help support our Wildcat family and help the Villanova community be a part of something bigger."
For more information, visit friendsofnova.com and follow @FriendsofNova on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Lone Star Investment Advisors Announces Sale of ESP Specialty Steel Products LLC
DALLAS - October 10, 2022 - (Newswire.com)
Lone Star Investment Advisors sold of its portfolio holding ESP Specialty Steel Products LLC ("ESP") of Houston, Texas, to SPS Companies, Inc. of Kansas. The acquisition of ESP represents SPS's first entry into markets and distribution for stainless steel products. Montrose Advisors provided advisory services and coordinated the sale of ESP through acquisition. Ted Schweinfurth of Baker McKenzie served as legal counsel to ESP. Clayton Skaggs of Weary Davis served as legal counsel to SPS.
Lone Star Investment Advisors (Lone Star) is a Dallas-based private equity firm that specializes in leveraged acquisitions and recapitalizations of strategically viable, middle-market businesses with strong potential for growth. The firm invests in Texas in a wide variety of industry sectors including manufacturing, industrial, distribution, business services and energy. Lone Star specializes in investments that will create employment opportunities and maintain a strong reputation for driving economic growth in low-income communities. www.lonestarinvestmentadvisors.com
ESP Specialty Steel Products is a master distributor based out of Houston Texas. As a secondary source to the mills, ESP sells stainless long products to stocking distributors to support their inventory positions. Operating out of its Houston and Chicago locations, ESP is a leader in customer service and innovative value-added service offerings, leveraging strategic partnerships with quality mills and select customers to offer specialty stainless steel products to stainless steel distribution/service centers.
ESP strives to anticipate the needs of customers by offering quality stainless and perforated metal products, ISO 9001:2015 certification, competitive lead times, 98% or better on-time delivery, quick-turn sawing and customer-tailored inventory management programs with online visibility to inventory levels and inbound in-transit. ESP will also meet customer specific requests for color coding, bar coding and custom packaging. www.espsteel.com
SPS Companies is an over 90-year-old private company based in Manhattan, Kansas. It operates several business units in the carbon steel space. These business units provide distribution, inventory management, steel processing and parts manufacturing services to a diverse array of customers in both the long and flat product markets. www.spsci.com
Montrose Advisors is an independent advisory firm specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions, Capital Raising, and Strategic Advisory analyses for middle-market and lower-middle market clients in the Manufacturing, Metals, and Industrial Services markets. Montrose provides the sophistication and experience of an international investment bank, the deep network and market knowledge of an industry veteran, and the trusted relationships and personal attention of a boutique consultancy as it helps owners and managers tackle strategic opportunities and challenges with a combination of rigorous analysis, disciplined processes, and creative solutions. www.montroseadv.com
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Mike Golic at Credit Union 1 in South Bend
Mike Golic announces The Golic Family Foundation's partnership with Credit Union 1 at the South Bend, Ind., branch.
Credit Union 1 (CU1)—a leading financial institution with branches across Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada, and the Official Banking Partner of Notre Dame Athletics—is announcing its partnership with the Golic Family Foundation, a charitable organization started by notable Notre Dame alumnus, former NFL player and veteran sportscaster Mike Golic and his family. Together, CU1 and the Golic Family Foundation plan to offer $100,000 in grants to local nonprofits serving the South Bend community and beyond in 2023.
The partnership builds upon the success of the inaugural Golic Sub-Par Classic at The University of Notre Dame, held in June 2022. Credit Union 1 was the primary sponsor for the event, which benefited The Logan Center, Center for the Homeless, Food Bank of Northern Indiana and the South Bend Animal Resource Center.
"South Bend will always be home to our family thanks to the countless memories and milestones we have celebrated here, and we look forward to giving back to the community that helped shape us all," says Golic. "Through the Golic Family Foundation, which will expand on the success of the inaugural Sub-Par Classic, we will raise money for causes near to our heart, and we are excited that this partnership with Credit Union 1 will allow us to give back in an even bigger way."
In addition to the $100,000 of grants that will be distributed, Credit Union 1 also plans to donate $200 to the Golic Family Foundation each time a new member opens a Fighting Irish Program account, allowing members to participate in giving back to the community.
"In our 65-year history, Credit Union 1 has always been committed to supporting families and communities. As we expand into the South Bend community with our new branch located just minutes from the University of Notre Dame campus, we wanted to ensure that our presence went beyond just serving our local members," says Todd Gunderson, President and CEO of Credit Union 1. "The partnership with the Golic Family Foundation was a natural fit, and we look forward to strengthening our ties with the residents of South Bend and the wonderful nonprofits that serve the community."
Grants will be distributed throughout 2023, but interested organizations can learn more and submit an application now at creditunion1.org/golic.
About Credit Union 1
Credit Union 1 is celebrating 65 years of helping members reach their financial goals. CU1 is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving 85,000 members across 14 branches located in Illinois, Indiana, and Nevada. CU1 also serves members nationwide thanks to a highly rated mobile app, 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs, and 5,000 shared-branch locations. CU1's mission is to exceed our members' expectations by delivering innovative financial solutions to help achieve their maximum economic potential. In 2021, CU1 provided $9.9 million in direct financial benefits to members through lower loan rates, high savings rates, and fewer fees than banking institutions.
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