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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. and TAMPA BAY, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are open! For the rest of the year, we are welcoming guests back to explore each of our Busch Gardens parks’ 100 plus acres of outdoor grounds and enjoy our thrilling rides and attractions, amazing animal exhibits and unique events featuring live entertainment, specialty food, beer, and cocktails. Busch Gardens Parks are operating with enhanced health and safety measures in place, including limited capacity to give guests one of the best experiences in a safe environment. Guests interested in visiting the parks during high season are encouraged to reserve their date-specific tickets early to secure park admission.

“The thrilling rides and incredible animal encounters at Busch Gardens are the parks’ hallmark offerings. The addition of our St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and the return of the annual Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will certainly create a one-of-a-kind experience for each and every guest,” said Marc Swanson, interim chief executive officer at SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. “We are excited for this incredible line up of events and look forward to continuing to safely welcome guests at each of our parks this spring.”

Beginning March 5, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is excited to welcome guests to the park for a new St. Patrick’s Day Celebration featuring a taste of all things Irish. And, for the first time in more than a year, park guests are welcome to stroll safely through all ten of Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s European villages.

Weekends between now and April 25, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host its annual Food & Wine Festival, with more than 110 items to sample, including 20+ new dishes; 80+ wine, beer, and seltzers for all tastes; and 20+ refreshing cocktails plus live music from a series of artists, spanning a variety of genres.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Busch Gardens is committed to the health and safety of its guests, employees, and the animals in its care. The parks have worked diligently with state and local health officials, outside consultants, and attraction industry leaders to enhance already strict health, safety, and cleanliness standards. These protocols and guidelines will be modified based on evolving industry standards and methodologies, public health, and governmental directives, and advancing scientific knowledge on the transmissibility of COVID-19.

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG

• Next month, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will host a St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, March 5 – 28, plus St. Patrick’s Day on Wednesday, March 17, and will host a Members-only day on Saturday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. During event dates, hours will vary, and reservations are required. Guests will enjoy seasonal fare while singing along to classic Irish favorites and traditional folk tunes and enjoy performances from Virginia’sIrish Dance Schools. Younger guests will also be able to enjoy a Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt and enjoy a socially distant meet-and-greet with Clancy, Busch Gardens’ famous Leprechaun.
• Event admission starts as low as $39.99. For the best admission option, guests can lock in an entire year of fun with a new 2021 Membership for as low as $11.25 per month with no down payment to visit Busch Garden Williamsburg again and again throughout the year. Admission to the new March special event is included for active Members, Annual Pass and Fun Card holders.
• In addition, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has released its full 2021 special event lineup including the following:
• Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from April 2-May 23
• Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from June 5-20
• Busch Gardens Summer Nights running daily from June 25-July 29
• Busch Gardens Bier Fest Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 30-Sept. 6
• Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream select dates from Sept. 12-Oct. 31 and The Count’s Spooktacular Saturdays and Sundays from Sept. 25-Oct. 31
• Busch Gardens Christmas Town select dates from Nov. 13- Jan. 2, 2022

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY

• On weekends, including Fridays for the first time, Saturday and Sunday through April 25, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will host its Food & Wine Festival that not only features classic cuisines from around the country, but also live music from nationally recognized bands to local musicians, detailed below. For the first time in the festival’s history, two limited-capacity shows will be offered for each headlining act at 5:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M., creating more physically distant options for guests to enjoy their favorite artists.
       Saturday, March 6:         Phillip Phillips
       Saturday, March 13:       Parmalee
       Saturday, March 20:       Dylan Scott
       Saturday, March 27:       38 Special
       Friday, April 2:                 Sugar Ray
       Saturday, April 3:             Sister Hazel
       Saturday, April 10:           LOCASH
       Saturday, April 17:           Tito Nieves
       Saturday, April 24:           Starship Feat. Mickey Thomas
• During the event, guests can enjoy 24 food and wine cabins that include everything from Asian fusion inspired fresh twists to tasty Tex Mex, BBQ Fare, and even Coaster-Inspired Cocktails like the Iron Gwazi Gimlet. It’s easy to find the perfect pairing to complement this year’s festival menu with new hand-crafted mixologist cocktail recipes and a tasting tour of vineyards and breweries from around the globe. Guests who want a true taste of everything can purchase a 5-, 8-, or 12-item sampler for as low as $34.99 and pass members can exclusively purchase a 15-item sampler for the price of a 12-item sampler.
• For those interested in visiting the park again and again throughout 2021, guests can purchase a Busch Gardens Fun Card for the price of a single day ticket offering access to both Busch Garden Williamsburg and Adventure Island. Alternatively, Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum annual passes are also available which provide added benefits such as free parking, unlimited admission, in-park discounts and much more. To purchase single-day tickets and explore pass options, visit buschgardens.com/tampa.
• In addition to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival, the park is excited to announce additional 2021 events, including the following:
• Sesame Street Kids’ Weekends from May 1-23
• Guy Harvey Weekend on May 15 and 16
• Busch Gardens Summer Nights occurring nightly from May 28-Sept. 5
• Busch Gardens Bier Fest each weekend from Aug. 13-Oct. 31
• Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream on select nights from Sept. 17-Oct. 31
• Sesame Street Kids’ Weekend occurring weekends from Oct. 2-31
• Busch Gardens Christmas Town nightly from Nov. 12-Jan. 2

About SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world’s foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld^® rescue team has helped more than 38,000 animals in need over the Company’s history.  SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld^®, Busch Gardens^®, Aquatica^®, Sesame Place^® and Sea Rescue^®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company’s theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.

Copies of this and other news releases as well as additional information about SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. can be obtained online at www.seaworldentertainment.com. Shareholders and prospective investors can also register to automatically receive the Company’s press releases, SEC filings and other notices by e-mail by registering at that website.

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GRANT, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc. (OTCQB: KAVL) (“Kaival Brands,” the “Company,” or “we”), is the exclusive global distributor of all products manufactured by Bidi Vapor, LLC (“Bidi Vapor”). Bidi Vapor’s primary offering, the Bidi® Stick, is the fastest-growing closed system vaping product in the U.S. The tamper-resistant Bidi® Stick is also the only vape product on the market with an ecologically friendly, mass-recycling program called Bidi® Cares.

As the company continues its march towards a Nasdaq uplisting, we are pleased to report a significant milestone has been achieved for the required uplisting application process.  Kaival Brands is very proud to announce Ladenburg Thalmann & Co. Inc. is another market maker which has committed to make a market in Kaival shares when listed on the Nasdaq. Ladenburg Thalmann’s intention letter, along with other established market maker commitments, allows Kaival Brands to meet the total initial Nasdaq market maker requirement.

“We are extremely excited and grateful to have the venerable firm, Ladenburg Thalmann, committed to making efficient and productive markets for shares of Kaival. We feel as though our shareholders are all family and this is a big step towards uplisting on Nasdaq. We feel fortunate to be able to entrust our company shares to the very capable hands of these sophisticated financial traders and their tremendous retail reach.”

Founded in 1876, Ladenburg Thalmann is over 140 years old and includes over 4,000 financial advisors in their network. The firm offers a complete suite of financial solutions for both the individual and institutional investor.
 

Based in Melbourne, Fla., Bidi Vapor maintains a commitment to responsible marketing, supporting age-verification standards and sustainability through its Bidi® Cares recycling program. The company’s premiere device, the Bidi® Stick, is a premium product made with medical-grade components, a UL-certified battery and technology designed to deliver a consistent vaping experience. Bidi Vapor is also adamant about strict compliance with all federal, state and local guidelines and regulations.

For more information, visit www.bidivapor.com.

At Bidi^® Vapor, innovation is key to our mission, with the Bidi^® Stick promoting environmental sustainability while providing a unique vaping experience to adult smokers. Contributing to a smoke-free world for our future generations is in Bidi^® Vapor’s DNA.

Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc., Grant, Fla., is a company focused on growing and incubating innovative and profitable products into mature and dominant brands in their respective markets. Our vision is to develop internally, acquire, own, or exclusively distribute these innovative products and grow each into dominant market-share brands with superior quality and recognizable innovation.

Learn more about Kaival Brands Innovations Group, Inc., at www.kaivalbrands.com

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TORONTO, March 4, 2021 /CNW/ –  Today, Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw pharmacies in Real Canadian Superstore locations in Alberta delivered the first COVID-19 vaccines in community pharmacies, marking a milestone in the ongoing efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19.  Pharmacies throughout Alberta started administering the Pfizer vaccine to residents over the age of 75.

“Pharmacists are among the most trusted healthcare professionals, providing convenient and accessible community-level health services,” said Jeff Leger, President, Shoppers Drug Mart. “Across Canada, there are more than 10,000 pharmacies, in rural areas and urban centres. Based on the most recent flu season, it is expected that community pharmacies could vaccinate up to 3 million Canadians each week.”

Vaccines are available today in Alberta at more than 40 Loblaw-owned pharmacies, with more pharmacies expecting shipments in the coming week.

About Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader, with a network of more than 2,400 corporate, franchised and Associate-owned locations in communities across the country. Loblaw’s purpose – Live Life Well® – supports the needs and well-being of Canadians who make one billion visits each year to the company’s stores.

Led by Shoppers Drug Mart, the leader in Canada’s retail drug store marketplace and the number one provider of pharmacy products and services, Loblaw offers full-service pharmacies and professional care in more than 1,800 locations in 10 provinces and 2 territories, including in Shoppers Drug Mart, PharmaPrix, Loblaw pharmacy, DRUGStore Pharmacy and CENTRESante locations.

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ChannelAdvisor Corporation (NYSE: ECOM), a leading provider of cloud-based e-commerce solutions that enable brands and retailers to increase global sales, has been selected by Google to join its exclusive Google Partners International Growth program, a network of best-in-class providers with a proven track record in helping brands and retailers expand their reach and capture new audiences globally.

As part of this unique partnership opportunity, ChannelAdvisor has enhanced its support for brands and retailers looking to expand into new international markets. With comprehensive insight into expanding abroad, ChannelAdvisor’s long-standing alliance with Google can help serve as a key differentiator for brands and retailers seeking a competitive edge with additional assistance navigating potential operational challenges related to localization, logistics, payments, and more.

“ChannelAdvisor is very excited to be named a Trusted International Growth Partner,” said Link Walls, Vice President of Digital Marketing Strategy at ChannelAdvisor. “From strategic guidance on industry changes to training on the specifics of new products, this partnership enables us to support our clients navigating international growth with the goal of driving more success in their business. We look forward to continuing to work with Google as part of the new International Growth program.”

ChannelAdvisor’s designation as an International Growth Partner demonstrates the company’s strong alliance with Google. In 2019, ChannelAdvisor received its first nomination for the distinguished Google Premier Partner Awards. The recognition marked ChannelAdvisor’s first nomination in the Growing Business Online category and its second time as a finalist in the Shopping Excellence division.

For more details about ChannelAdvisor, visit ChannelAdvisor’s blog, follow ChannelAdvisor on Twitter @ChannelAdvisor, like ChannelAdvisor on Facebook and connect with ChannelAdvisor on LinkedIn.

About ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor (NYSE: ECOM) is a leading e-commerce cloud platform whose mission is to connect and optimize the world’s commerce. For nearly two decades, ChannelAdvisor has helped brands and retailers worldwide improve their online performance by expanding sales channels, connecting with consumers, optimizing their operations for peak performance, and providing actionable analytics to improve competitiveness. Thousands of customers depend on ChannelAdvisor to securely power their sales and optimize fulfillment on channels such as Amazon, eBay, Google, Facebook, Walmart, and hundreds more. For more information, visit www.channeladvisor.com.

ChannelAdvisor Media Contact:
Tamara Gibbs
[email protected] 
919-249-9798

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TORONTO, March 5, 2021 /CNW/ – The following issues have been halted by IIROC:

Company: MediPharm Labs Corp.

TSX Symbol: LABS.WT

All Issues: No

Reason: Pending Closing   

Halt Time (ET): 8:00 AM

IIROC can make a decision to impose a temporary suspension (halt) of trading in a security of a publicly-listed company. Trading halts are implemented to ensure a fair and orderly market. IIROC is the national self-regulatory organization which oversees all investment dealers and trading activity on debt and equity marketplaces in Canada.

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CARY, N.C., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM), a holding company that primarily operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Fathom Realty, LLC, a national, cloud-based, technology-driven, residential real estate brokerage, today announced it has acquired the residential real estate brokerage business of Red Barn Real Estate. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Based in Woodstock, Georgia, Red Barn is a growing regional brokerage with approximately 230 agents, providing full-service residential real estate services for buyers and sellers throughout the greater Atlanta metro region, a vibrant and growing residential real estate market with the number of homes sold and median home prices rising. 

“The addition of Red Barn Real Estate is a perfect complement to our existing business in the Atlanta region, where we currently have approximately 200 agents,” said Fathom CEO Joshua Harley. “Red Barn agents will have full access to our proprietary cloud-based software, intelliAgent, which we believe will provide a distinct competitive advantage. Growing our agent base is a key focus for Fathom, and we are excited to welcome Red Barn’s agents to our Fathom family. We’re also proud to serve alongside Red Barn’s leadership team, which shares our values of servant leadership as we build critical mass in existing local markets and expand into new markets.”

Red Barn co-founder Ken Corsini added, “We have known and respected the Fathom brand and its agents as a formidable competitor in our marketplace. Fathom’s growth and investment in technology have been second to none in our sector. I am delighted that our agents have the opportunity to become part of a premier tech-forward firm that values servant leadership while helping agents grow their businesses.”

Scott Martineau, President of Red Barn, said, “I share our team’s enthusiasm and excitement in becoming part of a rapidly growing national organization. Fathom is changing the face of the residential real estate industry, not only for the benefit of agents, but for buyers and sellers alike.”

Martineau and Laura Crowe, Managing Broker, are responsible for overseeing Red Barn’s operations and agents, and will both join Fathom’s leadership team.

About Fathom Holdings Inc.

Fathom Holdings Inc. is the parent company of Fathom Realty Holdings, LLC, a national, virtual, full-service real estate brokerage that leverages proprietary cloud-based software called IntelliAgent to operate a Platform as a Service model (PaaS) for the residential real estate industry. Fathom offers real estate professionals 100% commission, small flat-fee transaction costs, support, technology, and training, all powered by best-in-class operational efficiencies. For more information visit www.fathomrealty.com.

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This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including, but not limited to, building critical mass in existing local markets and expanding into new markets. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including: risks associated with making and integrating acquisitions; technology risks; risks in effectively managing rapid growth in our business; reliance on key personnel; competitive risks; and the others set forth in the Risk Factors section of the Company’s registration statement for its initial public offering filed with the SEC, copies of which are available on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.      

Investor Relations and Media Contacts:

Roger Pondel/Laurie Berman
PondelWilkinson Inc.
[email protected]
(310) 279-5980
Marco Fregenal
President and CFO
Fathom Holdings Inc.
[email protected]
(888) 455-6040

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