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09-04-2025
- Business
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EoS Fitness Powers into 2025, Setting New Fitness Industry Benchmarks
Q1 Was Packed with Innovations, Partnerships and Growth, Kicking Off a Game-Changing Year for the High Value. Low Price.® (HVLP) Gym DALLAS, April 09, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EoS Fitness launched into Q1 2025 with rapid growth, a new marketing campaign, in-gym innovations and impactful partnerships, laying the groundwork for a remarkable year ahead. From unveiling Will Power — the fitness industry's first-ever brand character — to opening several new locations nationwide, EoS continues to expand and raise the bar for the fitness industry and redefine what it means to be a leader in the category. "After a standout 2024, EoS Fitness is charging into 2025 with even bigger ambitions. We're not just evolving — we're leading the industry forward," said Rich Drengberg, chief executive officer, EoS Fitness. "Last year, we opened 21 new locations and improved every major same-store member experience, including friendliness, cleanliness, equipment condition and facility upkeep. We aim to open 28 gyms this year while continuing to invest in existing gyms and member engagement." Meet Will Power: EoS' Newest Member EoS made history in Q1 by introducing Will Power, a first-of-its-kind brand character in the fitness industry. Clay-sculpted in EoS' signature blue, Will's relatable persona debuted across all major marketing channels in January, setting a new benchmark for engaging members and quickly building a fan base. Celebrated for his humor, resilience and authenticity, Will Power has become a movement, capturing the attention of industry leaders and fitness enthusiasts. The campaign has already earned acclaim, winning two Gold and two Silver ADDY Awards from the American Advertising Federation Phoenix, advancing to the district level with the potential to compete nationally. Expanding Access to Premium, Affordable Fitness Options Continuing to expand its national footprint, EoS opened seven new gyms in key markets across four states in Q1, with six additional leases signed to fuel its long-term goal of reaching 250 locations by 2030. Blending high-end strength training and cardio equipment, innovative recovery options and signature amenities, EoS opened the following new gyms in the first quarter: 750 E. Guadalupe Road, Tempe, Arizona 3921 Bedford Canyon Road, Corona, California 335 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, California 1775 N. Congress Ave., Suite B, Boynton Beach, Florida 1345 E. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, Florida 11230 Legacy Ave., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 22314 FM 529 Road, Suite 100, Cypress, Texas EoS also reinvested over $3.2 million into existing gyms in Q1 and plans to invest $14 million more through the end of the year, underscoring its continuous drive to improve and elevate member value through innovation. Next-Level Gym Recovery: Investing in Recovery and Performance Reinforcing its pledge to drive innovation, EoS continued to roll out its latest amenity, Refresh, in several new locations. Refresh includes a cold plunge, a hot tub and an infrared sauna in one convenient space. This unique setup allows for contrast therapy — an emerging trend in holistic fitness meeting a growing demand for gym recovery, longevity and preventative amenities aimed at restoring balance and enhancing wellness. The health benefits of contrast therapy — alternating between the cold plunge and the infrared sauna or hot tub — include improved circulation and pain management, reduced inflammation and better sleep and performance. Strengthening Impact Through Partnerships Celebrating the shared values of self-acceptance, inclusion and community, EoS joined forces with Zumba® for the "Say It. Believe It." campaign, inspiring people to embrace their inner confidence through movement. More than 1,670 participants came together on March 29 for Say It Saturday, a nationwide initiative with special Zumba® classes held at 34 EoS locations. "Partnering with EoS for Say It Saturday brought our 'Say It. Believe It.' campaign to life in an unforgettable way, uniting communities through movement and confidence. It's incredible to see the impact when we come together to celebrate self-acceptance and inclusivity," said Rebecca Dorfman, vice president of consumer marketing, Zumba®. For more information about EoS or the nearest location, visit About EoS Fitness EoS Fitness, a leader in the fitness industry with its High Value. Low Price.® (HVLP) gyms, is an inclusive and welcoming organization committed to empowering exercise practitioners of all experience levels. With more than 175 gym locations open and on the way in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Southern California, Texas and Utah, EoS Fitness is rapidly expanding. Providing serious fitness options, EoS Fitness offers the best equipment, high-energy workout classes, top-notch amenities, and extensive personal training options starting at just $9.99 per month. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Melissa Ruemkr@ 208-850-5939
Yahoo
30-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference
PITTSBURG, Kans. — Historians from across Kansas share their research at Pittsburg State University. 108 professors, undergraduate and graduate students, and independent historians gathered in Russ Hall for the 96th Annual Kansas Association of Historians Conference. This two-day event ended Saturday after a full schedule of presentation sessions on a variety of topics. Historians gather at Pittsburg State for annual research conference 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion Pitt State students win big at ADDY Awards Women in Construction Week: Girl Scouts dive into STEM at Pitt State Some focused on historical figures who made an impact on the history of Kansas, as well as Scottish and modern American history. Others shed light on different cultures, politics, race, gender and more. Fort Hays State University graduate student and high school teacher, Megan Wade, says it was a way for her to bring what she learned into her classroom. 'I have some high school students back in Coffeyville that are really going to be interested in the information that they've learned, and I'll be able to bring that back to them. So being able to help them through attending this has been the biggest thing for me,' said Megan Wade, Fort Hays State University graduate student and high school teacher. 'This is exciting for us to have 100, 108 people from around the region coming here to enjoy our campus. It's a beautiful campus. It's a beautiful town. They've enjoyed their experience, I feel, and it's exciting,' said Dr. Kris Lawson, Kansas Association of Historians president and PSU professor of history. Dr. Lawson hopes each of the historians who attended and presented will be inspired by what they learned. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Avangrid Wins Two New York Capital Region American Advertising Awards
Avangrid received two Silver ADDY Awards for its "Where Energy Meets Humanity" campaign launched last year ALBANY, N.Y., March 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it recently won two New York Capital Region American Advertising Awards, also known as ADDY Awards. Avangrid earned the silver ADDY for Television Advertising (regional/national campaign) with its "Where Energy Meets Humanity" campaign and a second silver ADDY for Elements of Advertising (art direction) with its "Storm of the Century" spot. "Avangrid and our partners continually produce incredibly high-quality work, and this campaign is an example of that. I am proud of them for earning this well-deserved recognition," said Pedro Azagra, Avangrid CEO. "Avangrid is committed to our customers and their families, and we recognize that our work is vital to their livelihood. Our storytelling highlighting where energy truly meets humanity showcases our commitment to investing in a modern energy infrastructure that will make the electric grid safer, more reliable, and more resilient for the families and businesses that count on it daily." The campaign, developed locally by agency Garrand Moehlenkamp and production company Super Scout, featured two commercials: "Storm of the Century" and "Thriving." They focused on the need for infrastructure investments and grid modernization as well as the actions Avangrid is taking to propel these investments forward. The ads feature Avangrid's projects from the West Coast to the Northeast. "It is exciting to us that this work is being recognized. This campaign shines light on the cutting-edge work Avangrid is doing to promote innovative energy solutions to its customers around the world," said Kevin Moehlenkamp, CEO of Garrand Moehlenkamp. Avangrid's submissions will now be considered for the District ADDY Awards. The ADDY Awards are the largest and most representative award ceremony in the advertising industry. The mission of the award ceremony is to recognize and reward the creative spirit and the inspired nature of those in advertising. Freelance creatives, advertisers, and students throughout the Capital District are represented by the broadest creative spirit of advertising by recognizing all forms of advertising — in all varieties of media. About Avangrid: Avangrid, Inc. is a leading energy company in the United States working to meet the growing demand for energy for homes and businesses across the nation through service, innovation, and continued investments by expanding grid infrastructure and energy generation projects. Avangrid has offices in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Maine and Oregon, including operations in 23 states with approximately $47 billion in assets, and has two primary lines of business: networks and power. Through its networks business, Avangrid owns and operates eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving more than 3.3 million customers in New York and New England and in 2024. Through its power generation business, Avangrid owns and operates more than 75 energy generation facilities across the United States producing 10.5 GW of power for over 3.1 million customers. Avangrid employs approximately 8,000 people and has been recognized by JUST Capital as one of the JUST 100 companies – a ranking of America's best corporate citizens in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The company was named among the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2025 for the seventh consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute. Avangrid is a member of the group of companies controlled by Iberdrola, S.A. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Media: Florencia 838-292-6869 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Automotive
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'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion
PITTSBURG, Kan. — Pittsburg State University is looking to make a multi-million dollar expansion to its automotive program. 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level,' said Professor Tim Dell, diesel and heavy equipment coordinator. Pittsburg State University is seeking final funding for a new 20 million dollar facility, which will sit here—north of the Crossland Technology Center. 'We've got all the stakeholders involved and have been able to custom tailor a facility that's going to meet the needs of the program.' The facility will provide students laboratory space to train in, as well as use heavy equipment like diesel engines, hydraulic systems, hybrid and electric vehicles, and more. 'We need to be able to provide our students and our industry the best possible technology. And so that's going to enable us to do that,' said Dell. 'It's going to allow us to take our programs to the next level': PSU plans multi-million dollar automotive program expansion Pitt State students win big at ADDY Awards Women in Construction Week: Girl Scouts dive into STEM at Pitt State Pitt State cheer and dance clinic inspires young athletes He says currently, the collision repair and insurance technology lab is cramped, and the hybrid electric technology is in the automotive service facility. Dell says this new facility would allow those programs to have their own space. 'We'll be able to move this equipment that's directly right outside our lab, allowing the automotive foyer to expand. And so it has a very large domino effect on all of the programs.' This two-phase project would be funded by private gifts, along with state and federal funding the university is hoping to secure. 'We are working now. A couple of weeks ago, we released the naming and sponsorship opportunities to all of industry and our advisors. And so now we're just waiting to see those conversations hopefully spark up here soon,' said Madisyn Hite, PSU Crossland College of Technology director of development. The goal, once funding is secured, is for architectural plans to be finalized in 2026, with construction completed in the fall of 2027. 'I'm so excited for not only our students, but our industry. Industry needs hires. They need our students. So if we can up our numbers and put out more students, what better way to help our community and the surrounding communities,' said Hite. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Business
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Pittsburgh upgrades to automated water meters
PITTSBURG, Kan. — The City of Pittsburg is in the process of transitioning to automated water meters. The city's current equipment used to perform water readings is in need of repairs and is out of date. Usually, city vehicles use radio read meters, which read the meters by driving through neighborhoods to get polls of readings. Pittsburgh upgrades to automated water meters Disc golfers compete for charity at Pittsburg's Ice Bowl Rally in Pittsburg raises awareness on International Women's Day Pitt State students win big at ADDY Awards New $168 million Freeman SEK Hospital to bring 500-1,000 jobs to Frontenac The problem is the equipment for the radio meter reading is outdated, which leads to some of the meters not being read. When that happens, the city has had to estimate what the meters are, based on their historical usage in the past months to a year. Once the switch is made, readings will be taken from the meters and then sent directly back to a central location where all of them can be read. Deputy City Manager Jay Byers says this will allow them to save time and money. 'It's a much better way of doing it. If we can do it, we do it automatically. But we have over 8,000 customers, over 8,000 meters. So it's and it's very there's this kind of an expensive thing to do to change over all the meters, and it's time consuming and it's disruptive. So we're just doing it a little bit at a time,' said Byers. Meaning city workers will continue to physically read meters. The change, by the way, won't impact water bills. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
