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Entering its third year, the council’s mission is to broaden soccer participation by enhancing diversity in youth soccer through community partnerships

Source: Stack Sports

PLANO, Texas, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory body formed by Stack Sports and influential youth soccer leaders in 2021, has announced the appointment of three new members: Martin Fox, Program Manager for the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program, Chris Solomons, National Director, Community Engagement and Business Development at AYSO, and Dr. Jené Baclawski, Senior Coach Educator at U.S. Soccer.

Entering its third year, the council’s mission is to broaden soccer participation by enhancing diversity in youth soccer through community partnerships. The council meets quarterly to focus on strategies to boost youth sports engagement by expanding access to soccer and free play opportunities for children across the United States.

“As a mission-driven sports technology company, we aim to expand youth sports participation. The GOALS Council represents one of our commitments to increasing access to play opportunities,” stated Jeff Young, CEO of Stack Sports. “Our goal with initiatives like this is simply to spark conversations and help organizations grow the game of soccer and youth sports as a whole.”

According to The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which set a goal of 63.3% of students playing by 2030, playing sports can improve economic, social, and academic outcomes for children and adolescents in addition to the health benefits. The GOALS Council’s three new members hold extensive insight into the youth soccer landscape in the United States. They will assist in conversation on how to address the challenges of creating models of equitable access to play for all children.

“The GOALS Council embodies growth, organization, advancement, and learning in soccer, aligning with Stack Sports’ mission to make meaningful investments in the sport,” said Andrew R. Hiatt, Vice President of Growth and Market Strategy at Stack Sports and former US Youth Soccer Chief Operating Officer. “We are enthusiastic about adding these esteemed members to The GOALS Council, recognizing their passion and commitment to youth soccer. Stack Sports is proud to continue supporting the council in identifying primary initiatives and areas of growth for 2024.”

The third annual GOALS Council Summit is scheduled to take place at the United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, California, on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024. Subsequent meetings are planned quarterly throughout the year.

For more information about the GOALS Council, please visit their website: https://stacksports.com/goals-council

Source: Matrix Capital Markets Group Inc.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. (“Matrix”), a leading, independent investment bank, announces the successful closing on the sale of Bobby Taylor Oil Company, Inc. and T&S Transport, Inc. (“BTOC” or the “Company”) to Parker Oil Company Incorporated. Based in Fayetteville, North Carolina, BTOC is a leading supplier of retail propane, commercial refined fuels, and racing gas to a diverse customer base of residential and commercial accounts throughout the state of North Carolina.

The Company was founded in August 1963 by Bobby Taylor, and at the time, operated out of Mr. Taylor’s home in Fayetteville, North Carolina. During its first years of business, the Company sold fuel oil, kerosene, and gasoline to its local customer base with just one tank wagon. Seeking to further diversify its business lines, BTOC added propane and racing fuels to its product mix and further expanded its customer base throughout central North Carolina. Following his father’s retirement in the early 2000’s, Johnny Taylor Jr. assumed the role of President of BTOC, and along with his brothers David and Mark, led the Company through several decades of continued success and growth.

Today, the Company operates two refined fuels and propane bulk plants in Fayetteville and Elizabethtown, NC and employs over 30 dedicated associates. For the past 60 years, Bobby Taylor Oil Company has been highly regarded as a best-in-class operation providing quality fuels and reliable service to the local communities.

Johnny Taylor Jr., the Company’s President commented, “Selling a business can be stressful; you will need experts in that field to help you navigate through the process. We were grateful to have Matrix handle this for us.”

Matrix provided merger and acquisition advisory services to BTOC, which included valuation advisory, marketing the business through a confidential, structured sale process, and negotiation of the transaction. The transaction was managed by John Duni, CFA, CPA, Vice President; Spencer Cavalier, CFA, ASA, Co-Head of Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group; and Jared de Perio, Analyst.

Mr. Cavalier added, “While Mr. Bobby Taylor laid the foundation, Johnny and his family built BTOC into one of the most reputable refined fuels and retail propane distributors in the industry, evidenced by their organic growth and customer retention rates. We were honored to serve as their advisor.”

Williford McCauley of Williford McCauley – Attorney at Law served as legal counsel to the Company.

About Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group:

Matrix’s Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group is recognized as the national leader in providing transactional advisory services to companies in the downstream energy and multi-site retail sectors including convenience retailing, petroleum marketing & distribution, propane distribution, heating oil distribution, lubricants distribution, petroleum logistics, terminals, car washes and quick service restaurants. Group members are dedicated to these sectors and draw upon complementary experiences to provide advisory services to complete sophisticated merger and acquisition transactions, debt and equity capital raises, corporate valuations, special situations and strategic planning engagements. Since 1997, our Downstream Energy & Convenience Retail Investment Banking Group has successfully completed over 300 engagements with a total transaction value of more than $15 billion.

About Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc.:

Founded in 1988, Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is an independent, advisory focused, privately-held investment bank headquartered in Richmond, VA, with additional offices in Baltimore, MD and New York, NY. Matrix provides merger & acquisition and financial advisory services for privately-held, private-equity owned, not-for-profit and publicly traded companies. Matrix’s advisory services include company sales, recapitalizations, capital raises of debt & equity, corporate carve outs, special situations, management buyouts, corporate valuations and fairness opinions. Matrix serves clients in a wide range of industries, including automotive aftermarket, building products, car washes, consumer products, convenience retail, downstream energy, healthcare and industrial products.

For additional information or to contact our team members, please visit https://matrixcmg.com/.

1850 times more pollution than gas powered vehicles

By some distance, the research Emissions Analytics published in early 2020 claiming that tire particulate wear emissions were 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions generated the most feedback of any subject we have tackled so far – feedback that was a mixture of surprise and scepticism.

Of particular attention was whether such a rate of wear would mean that any tire could be spent within just a few thousand miles with legal driving, however aggressive.  Particularly vocal were the battery electric vehicle (BEV) community, sensitive to any suggestion that the added weight of these vehicles might lead to tire wear emissions that might confound the ‘zero emissions’ tag.  Such was the reaction, the story was translated into over 40 languages worldwide.

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Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery with Michele Schrader’s Spiritual Awakening

In the labyrinth of life, where questions of identity and purpose often loom large, many of us find ourselves on a quest for deeper understanding. We ponder existential questions like “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?” in search of the elusive truths that lie within. Michele, guided by her soul’s calling, has embarked on a journey of spiritual awakening, offering insights and wisdom to those seeking clarity amidst life’s uncertainties.

At the heart of Michele’s transformative journey lies a profound commitment to healing – healing the deepest fears and emotional traumas that often hold us back from embracing our true selves. Through her poignant narrative, Michele unveils a concrete plan for navigating life’s challenges with grace and resilience. By embracing an alternative perspective, readers are invited to confront their fears and grief head-on, paving the way for inner peace and joy to blossom.

Central to Michele’s teachings is the power of intention – the intention to heal, to grow, and to embrace the fullness of our being. As readers immerse themselves in her words, they discover the transformative potential of self-love and forgiveness, unlocking the gateway to their Higher Soul Self. With each page, Michele illuminates the path towards personal transformation, empowering readers to attract positivity and abundance into their lives.

Drawing from her experiences as a nurse in palliative care, Michele offers profound insights into the mysteries of life and death. Through her encounters with patients and personal spiritual awakenings, she sheds light on the transition into the afterlife, dispelling fears and misconceptions surrounding the journey of the soul. With compassion and clarity, Michele navigates the delicate terrain of communication between the earthly realm and the Heavenly realm, offering solace and understanding to those grappling with loss and grief.

As readers journey through Michele’s narrative, they are invited to reevaluate their own experiences and beliefs, to question the narratives that have shaped their understanding of self and spirituality. With each revelation, they are encouraged to approach life with an open heart and mind, embracing the beauty and complexity of their own existence.

Michele’s journey towards spiritual clarity began in childhood, with messages from a Higher Power guiding her path. Following the transition of her father to the Heavenly realm, Michele’s spiritual insights deepened, paving the way for profound personal growth and understanding.

In her role as a nurse in palliative care, Michele encountered moments of profound transformation, where the veil between worlds seemed to thin, offering glimpses into the mysteries of the human spirit. Through these experiences, she discovered the interconnectedness of all things, the beauty of vulnerability, and the power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

Michele’s spiritual awakening serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for those navigating the complexities of life and seeking deeper meaning and understanding. Through her words, readers are invited to embark on their own journey of self-discovery, embracing the beauty of life’s uncertainties and finding solace in the knowledge that they are never alone on their path.

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