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Did you know there are about 15 million tradespeople in the U.S.? Despite this, the demand for skilled trades has skyrocketed, revealing a critical shortage of these essential professionals. Skilled tradespeople are the backbone of our communities, and the ServiceTitan Elite Trades Championship Series is helping bridge this gap. This enthralling four-part championship series inspires future generations to join the trades and addresses the growing skilled labor shortages. Discover more about this pivotal event series and ServiceTitan's new title partnership via ForConstructionPros: https://lnkd.in/eYWdEmtV Our team leading efforts to recognize our nation's top tradespeople: Ally Gimbel, Amy Scudder, Benjamin Evans, Kimberly Arnold, Max Drexler, Patrick Gulotta and Scott Mendel.

Mark your calendars: The Greenbrier Tip-Off makes its debut at "America's Resort" on Nov. 22-24. You won't want to miss this thrilling weekend of college basketball amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the mountain resort's stunning landscape. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiKdjjWB

The fastest-growing sport now has an official grassroots team pickleball competition. Our partners at the Association of Pickleball Players are shaping the future of pickleball by building a platform with UTR Sports for the nearly 50 million adult recreational players across the country. All skill levels are welcomed on this new path to be crowned national champions. 🏆

Here's a name you'll want to remember: Ashley Shaw. The 15-year-old amateur golfer from Litchfield Park, Ariz., became the youngest golfer to win The John Shippen Cognizant Cup earlier this week. The two-shot victory earned her an exemption into the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour's Cognizant Cup. Before her LPGA Tour debut, Ashley joined the Golf Channel to share her story. Watch below to learn how she got started in golf, what it's like having her mom as a caddie, how she measures success and more. "I've come so far in just two years. I can't even imagine where I'm gonna be in 10 years. I would love to be doing this every single week; and I can't wait to see where this game takes me." https://lnkd.in/e6jH4b-x

Here's a name you'll want to remember: Ashley Shaw. The 15-year-old amateur golfer from Litchfield Park, Ariz., became the youngest golfer to win The John Shippen Cognizant Cup earlier this week. The two-shot victory earned her an exemption into the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour's Cognizant Cup. Before her LPGA Tour debut, Ashley joined the Golf Channel to share her story. Watch below to learn how she got started in golf, what it's like having her mom as a caddie, how she measures success and more. "I've come so far in just two years. I can't even imagine where I'm gonna be in 10 years. I would love to be doing this every single week; and I can't wait to see where this game takes me." https://lnkd.in/e6jH4b-x

Year ✌️ in the books! From managing player relations and accommodations to program schedules and on-site execution, no details were spared in bringing the Kelsey Plum Dawg Class, powered by UA Next, to life for Under Armour. This three-day camp is designed to help the top collegiate women's basketball players navigate their journey from college basketball to the professional level. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQGNy6a2 Our team behind the scenes: Monique Perez, Olivia Crabtree, David Head and Malcolm Porter

Our latest collab for 7-Eleven features a Tetris gaming device in a custom Slurpee drink cup with a glowing dollop. And according to the gaming experts at IGN Entertainment, you need one of these instead of the anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 - we'll take that rec any day! Visit a 7-Eleven or Speedway to make a qualifying purchase before June 25 to enter - 20,000 lucky customers will win! https://lnkd.in/gH4uurVp

Level up, Level up 📈   For the first time ever THE JOHN SHIPPEN will award prize purses at all three of its events!   The total purse of $60K will be distributed across our three events: THE JOHN SHIPPEN Cognizant Cup, THE JOHN SHIPPEN Women’s Invitational, and THE JOHN SHIPPEN Men’s Invitational.    Thank you to all of our partners, none of this is possible without your support!    Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/es5JVidr  

Not just a flashback Friday: It’s time to level up with 7-Eleven’s latest collaboration! 🕹️ The No. 1 convenience store has released multicolored must-haves while teaming up with one of the best-selling video games franchises ever—Tetris. We’re helping them celebrate 40 years of the beloved block stacking game with a bespoke shopper marketing program. Customers are invited to snack and stack at their local 7-Eleven, Speedway or Stripes Convenience Stores with: 🥤 Opportunities to win a Slurpee x Tetris handheld gaming device ☕ Refillable Tetris coffee mug 💻 Co-branded integration while playing on tetris.com 👕 And an assortment of limited edition merch available exclusively on 7collection.com Whether you’re a Tetris fanatic or simply someone who appreciates a good does of retro charm, be sure to check out the details via IGN Entertainment: https://lnkd.in/e-2XB-dY Key team members who helped plan every pixel-perfect detail of this collab: Kate Jungers, Mistie Psaledas, Madison Bond and John Kirby.

Do you have a favorite food and/or beverage book, podcast, show, website, content creator, etc.? See if it/they made The James Beard Foundation's 2024 Media Award nominees list below. Winners will be announced at the Media Awards ceremony in Chicago on June 8. Congratulations to this year's nominees! ✍ Comment with your top picks.