BigHoops Emerges From Stealth With Pilot Location and Thousands of Happy Beta Customers

BigHoops Emerges From Stealth With Pilot Location and Thousands of Happy Beta Customers

BigHoops, an Atlanta-based startup, is building the first tech-infused, basketball-themed, entertainment dining experience based on one of the world’s most popular sports

BigHoops Emerges From Stealth With Pilot Location and Thousands of Happy Beta Customers
BigHoops Tech-Infused Basketball

Founder and CEO Paul Brown in front of the BigHoops machine

BigHoops, Atlanta’s newest and hottest startup, emerged from stealth mode today to announce a pilot location in West Midtown Atlanta where they are testing their immersive basketball experience at a local Atlanta microbrewery ahead of plans to build their first full-scale entertainment restaurant in Atlanta in 2024. 

The company placed a prototype machine at the Second Self Brewery in West Midtown in late 2022, and since then, over two thousand players have played BigHoops games, increasing foot traffic to the brewery and earning dozens of five-star Google Reviews.

At the core of the entertainment experience is the BigHoops machine, a four-axis machine that places the player on an immersive virtual basketball court with several addictive basketball-themed games to choose from. 

While the player shoots balls from one end, the patented, robotic machine moves a full-size hoop (complete with screens and sounds) in three dimensions and spins to reveal either a standard-sized hoop or a larger “BigHoop”. AI technology adjusts the difficulty of the games to each player, allowing players of all skill levels to build social connections. The result is a fun, social basketball experience that broadens participation in the world’s most popular court sport.

“The goal was to create an addictive basketball game experience that anyone can play,” says founder and CEO Paul Brown. “The AI-driven system adapts to each player’s ability and levels the playing field, so even if you’re brand new to basketball, you’ll have a blast. We want to do to basketball what other entertainment brands have done for golf: democratize the sport and turn it into a fun, social experience.”

BigHoops was founded in late 2022 and raised their initial seed round of capital from Atlanta-based angel investors including CampbellKlein, a seed-stage high-tech fund with multiple successful investments from Silicon Valley to Atlanta. 

“I’ve been coaching basketball forever,” says coach Derrick Mitchell, an award-winning high-school and college basketball coach, “and this is one of the most exciting things I’ve seen. It’s an awesome experience for everyone that comes in, for all ages and skill levels.” 

The BigHoops team has assembled the technology, supply chain, real estate and restaurant competencies necessary to open their first full-scale location in Atlanta in 2024. The location will feature a dozen or more BigHoops machines providing immersive gaming experiences for all ages and skill levels. These will be accompanied by a huge sports bar, upscale restaurant, and other entertainment.

“We want to put the player in the game,” says Brown, “so they feel like they’re playing with their favorite team and their favorite players. It will be an unforgettable experience that keeps people coming back for more.”

Learn more about BigHoops: www.bighoops.com; contact: [email protected]

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AR-TT LLC, Makers of the Award-Winning AR Takedown Tool, a Revolutionary All-in-One Tool, Now Releases the Get Sprung Apparel Line & Gun Smithing Set

AR-TT LLC, Makers of the Award-Winning AR Takedown Tool, a Revolutionary All-in-One Tool, Now Releases the Get Sprung Apparel Line & Gun Smithing Set

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Korbel California Champagne Returns for Third Season as Official Bubbly of the Boston Red Sox

Korbel California Champagne Returns for Third Season as Official Bubbly of the Boston Red Sox

Brands Continue Tradition of Being Part of Some of America’s Most Celebrated Moments

 The 123rd season of Boston Red Sox baseball has begun, with Korbel® California Champagne returning once again as the “Official Bubbly” for the third consecutive season. Since 1901, the team has won nine World Series championships and tied for the third-most of any Major League baseball team — cementing its iconic legacy as a cornerstone of American baseball. The partnership is a unique collaboration as both brands possess a rich and long-standing tradition in some of America’s most celebrated moments in sports and everyday occasions.  

Whether sipping mimosas while watching a day game or popping a bottle for the biggest of wins, Korbel has a sparkler for every occasion. Toasting the ordinary, extraordinary, and everything in between for 141 years and counting, the longevity, values, and quality that comprise both brands are a natural fit. We lift our glasses to the continued partnership of these two American classics.

Established in 1882 in Sonoma County’s Russian River Valley, Korbel® California Champagne produces the United States’ most popular méthode champenoise champagne. The true measure of Korbel’s success during its 141 years can be seen in the impact it has had on American consumers and its presence at various celebrations throughout the years. Owned and managed by the Heck family since 1954, Korbel currently makes 11 California champagnes and a limited amount of still wine. In a separate facility, Korbel also produces one of the country’s most respected brandies.

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Travis Kelce Announces Kelce Jam: Super Bowl Champion’s Music Festival Taking Place During Draft Weekend in Kansas City

Travis Kelce Announces Kelce Jam: Super Bowl Champion’s Music Festival Taking Place During Draft Weekend in Kansas City

  • Headlined by Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury and Tech N9ne, Kelce Jam will take place on Friday, April 28, at The Azura Amphitheater 
  • Ticket Pre-Sale: Friday, April 7, 10 a.m. CT 
  • Tickets Beginning at $49.99 — Register Now

On the heels of his Super Bowl win with the Chiefs, Travis Kelce is bringing more than the Lombardi Trophy to Kansas City this year. Today, the 2X Super Bowl Champ announces his first-ever personal music festival, Kelce Jam, one of Kansas City’s biggest entertainment events ever. 

The inaugural event will unofficially kick off an epic weekend of football in Kansas City as hundreds of thousands of fans descend upon the city for the Draft. Featuring entertainment curated by Travis, musical performers include Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury, Tech N9ne and others, the event will also include the best KC restaurants (Joe’s and Q39), custom cocktails, interactive brand activations, and so much more. An overarching homage to Travis, Kelce Jam is the perfect way for the city of KC to continue celebrating its Super Bowl victory. Taking place at Azura Amphitheater on Friday, April 28, beginning at 6 p.m., this all-ages event will welcome 15,000 fans with General Admission Tickets starting at $49.99 and TickPick VIP passes starting at $224.99. Fans can register online at KelceJam.com now ahead of Friday’s ticket pre-sale. All tickets will sell out, so be sure to register now to secure a ticket for the lowest price ahead of the pre-sale on Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m. CT.

The Super Bowl victory lap is not over yet … KC, just wait to see what I have in store for you all with my inaugural Kelce Jam — Draft Weekend’s biggest event ever featuring my homies Machine Gun Kelly, Rick Ross, Loud Luxury and Tech N9ne, some of KC’s best eats, awesome brand activations, and unmatched championship energy. Get ready to fight for your right to party!” said Travis Kelce. 

Coming off of his second Super Bowl Championship, Travis Kelce has cemented himself as one of the all-time greats on and off the field. Continuing to score touchdowns in the offseason, the future hall of famer recently hosted Saturday Night Live, created the country’s #1 overall podcast “New Heights” with brother Jason, and launched his own clothing brand. Now, he’s poised to start his own music festival. A recipe for success, Kelce Jam will infuse the KC spirit throughout the event while incorporating specialty curated activations, food and beverage, talent, and more. 

Poised to be one of the biggest musical events of the year, Kelce Jam will welcome a slate of renowned performing artists, headlined by Machine Gun Kelly who last visited KC in July 2022, performing to a sold-out crowd of nearly 20,000 at the T-Mobile Center. The 2023 GRAMMY-nominated artist also sold 20 million albums globally and continues to sell out stadiums on his current worldwide tour. Rising to fame after being the first rapper to win the talent show at the legendary Apollo Theater, the cross-over pop-punk star has had two #1 albums, including this year’s release “Mainstream Sellout.” GRAMMY-nominated artist Rick Ross will hit the stage to perform hits such as “Idols Become Rivals” and “Hustlin'” while Loud Luxury, the critically acclaimed DJ duo, will bring a dose of electronic dance music to the Kelce Jam main stage. Travis will also welcome hip-hop hometown favorite and Kansas City legend Tech N9ne.

Kelce Jam is offering unique VIP experiences including TickPick VIP passes starting at $224.99, which grants access to a VIP viewing zone and the TickPick VIP Lounge featuring complimentary gourmet bites, unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, and a dedicated cash bar. In Kansas City, BBQ is a way of life, and one of Kansas City’s most notable restaurants, Q39, will offer complimentary BBQ to TickPick VIP ticket holders.

In addition, all fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the world-famous Joe’s BBQ, which will be offered for sale within the event. Offering a special “Kelce Combo,” Joe’s will blend the best of Cleveland and KC, featuring a rib and sausage combo with a Cleveland mustard-inspired BBQ sauce. Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que was included in Anthony Bourdain’s 2011 list of “13 Places to Eat Before You Die,” published in Men’s Health, and features BBQ staples including brisket, pulled pork, and ribs.

Medium Rare, which has partnered with Travis to produce Kelce Jam, has created some of the most successful and iconic celebrity-driven events timed to the biggest moments in sports including Shaq’s Fun House with Shaquille O’Neal, Gronk Beach with Rob Gronkowski, Sports Illustrated The Party, Guy’s Flavortown Tailgate with Guy Fieri, and the list goes on. Having produced the four most notable events during Big Game Weekend Phoenix 2023, Medium Rare welcomed more than 25,000 fans and celebrity attendees including Alex Rodriguez, Tiffany Haddish, Tevor Lawrence, Christian Mccaffrey, Olivia Culpo, Quavo, G-Eazy, Michael Phelps, David Spade, Dave Portnoy, and many more. 

Kelce Jam is about to get its wings with Wingstop. As the official wing of the event, Wingstop will be bringing its hand sauced-and-tossed chicken wings and a whole lot of flavor for FREE to Kelce Jam fans. Whether you prefer sweet or spicy, Wingstop’s iconic flavor has you covered. In a special moment during the event, Wingstop will invite two lucky fans up to the stage to take part in Travis Kelce’s Chicken Wing Challenge moderated by Travis Kelce. How many flavorful chicken wings can you eat?

TickPick, the original no-fee ticket site that guarantees the best prices on tickets to live events and the official secondary ticket marketplace of Kelce Jam, is excited to partner with the event for its inaugural year. Thanks to TickPick, fans will have the ability to purchase VIP tickets powered by TickPick that grant access to the best views of the event, Travis’s VIP Clubhouse powered by TickPick, and so much more, as well as purchase secondary marketplace tickets exclusively on TickPick.com.

As the official performance energy drink of Kelce Jam, Accelerator Active Energy will be keeping fans energized all night long. Accelerator, which has zero sugar, and proprietary ingredients which support active lifestyles by accelerating metabolism and enhancing focus without the crash. So, football fans, make Accelerator Active Energy your #1 pick this Draft weekend.  

As the Official Cup of Kelce Jam, the Ball Aluminum Cup® will provide 100% recyclable aluminum cups to all guests across all GA and VIP bars. Made in the USA, the cup provides a premium, cool-to-the-touch experience for fans while enjoying the show. It is a great alternative to single-use plastic cups. Join the sustainability party at Kelce Jam.

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About Medium Rare 

Lauded events, experiential, and management company, Medium Rare works at the intersection of Sports & Entertainment, partnering with well-known athletes and brands to create iconic media properties including Shaquille O’Neal’s Fun House, Daymond John’s Black Entrepreneurs Day, Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate, Sports Illustrated The Party, Rob Gronkowski’s Gronk Beach, and more. Creating and executing iconic IP and events that draw in millions of views and fans from around the world, Medium Rare also reaps industry accolades, recognized with six Webby Awards, Forbes 30 Under 30, Pollstar Next Gen, and Variety New Leaders. The group’s world-class production is balanced by its growing management division, overseeing careers, tours, and partnership deals for some of the most celebrated artists and athletes, including Gordo (formerly DJ Carnage), DJ Diesel aka SHAQ, and Rob Gronkowski. For more info, visit www.Medium-Rare.com.

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WyoTech Auto Technicians in High Demand Due to the Economy’s Vital Trucking Industry

WyoTech Auto Technicians in High Demand Due to the Economy’s Vital Trucking Industry

Automotive trade school provides a vital resource to the auto & trucking industries as demand for technicians is at an all-time high.

WyoTech, a leading automotive, diesel, and collision trade school, can’t keep up with the need for auto technicians, as demand has never been higher.

According to Fullbay’s 2022 State of Heavy-Duty Industry Report, 65% of the auto fleet and shops surveyed admitted that the top challenge was finding and hiring qualified technicians. The average age of technicians was between the ages of 25-34, totaling 41% of technician employees. 

The good news is many technicians remain loyal once with an employer. For example, technicians between the ages of 35 and 44 have been in the industry for 11 years on average and seven years with their current employer.  

“America cannot run without its trucking and automotive industries, which are desperate for qualified technicians; our automotive trade school fills a need,” CEO and President Jim Mathis said. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 28,000 jobs will be needed for diesel service technicians and mechanics over the next 10 years. WyoTech’s recent growth in its automotive and diesel collision trade school is impacting the auto and truck industries by training an expanded pool of experienced and skilled workforce in need of employees.  

“I have been in the industry for over 20 years, and while there have been some ebbs and flows for technician needs, what we’re seeing now is something I’ve never seen before,” John Alexopoulos of W.W. Williams said.   

“We don’t have an abundance of new trucks that our fleets can purchase and just get rid of their old equipment,” Alexopoulos said. “The old ones need to be fixed. So, the need for diesel technicians that are trained and able to jump right in is at its all-time high, and I only see it getting higher.” 

“In the agricultural industry, the demand has definitely increased for knowledgeable technicians or technicians that are willing to learn,” Nate Balstad of C&B Operations said. “With the dollar value that agriculturalists are paying per hour for technician labor on a job and their margins being thinner and smaller all the time, there’s not a lot of room for error. So, the demand for a well-qualified, young, energetic technician who is willing to learn and be a part of a team definitely continues to grow.” 

WyoTech recently hosted a career fair in Laramie, Wyoming, on Feb. 15-16, with 96 companies conducting 907 interviews. WyoTech students were hired at the fair, a testament to the company’s vision of offering the best training in the industry for auto technicians.  

“More people are beginning to attend trade schools than ever before. It is really gratifying to see our graduates go through our nine months training program and then get hired by companies that need technicians,” Mathis said. 

The career fair for auto technicians takes place every three months, giving students an important opportunity to display their skills and connect with potential employers. 

“What needs to be addressed is how American families see the importance of trade education,” WyoTech Vice President of Marketing Ashley Chitwood said. “It is not just the transportation industry. It is in every trade this nation requires to grow and thrive. There are ample jobs and tremendous opportunities for skilled trades in the nation, but we are in a shortage.”  

“COVID opened the eyes of many to supply chain issues, the importance of mechanics, drivers, and pilots to get what we have historically taken for granted,” Chitwood said. 

For more information about WyoTech and enrolling in the automotive trade school, please visit their website at www.wyotech.edu

About WyoTech  

WyoTech, formerly known as Wyoming Technical Institute, is a for-profit technical college founded in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1966. WyoTech provides training programs that prepare students for careers as technicians in the automotive and diesel industry with nine-month training programs that focus on hands-on experience.  

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