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To date, only Crater has been criminally charged.
I've been following the case on Pacer. Covid has really helped to prolong Court proceedings
There has yet to be any criminal conviction of anyone involved in my big coin
How did you ever get talked into buying that many shares?
Out Today ANDREW A. DAHL, CEO AND WILLIAM P. PFUND, VP R&D
OF ZIVO BIOSCIENCE, INC.
SPEAKERS AT THE 2020 ALGAE BIOMASS ORGANIZATION ("ABO")
The Algae Biomass Organization (“ABO”) 2020 Summit is hosting its special series of Industry Spotlight sessions that highlight the opportunity for algae to impact particular market and R&D segments.
ZIVO Bioscience, Inc., is delighted to announce that some of its key management team will be speakers at this segment on Thursday, August 27, 2020 from between 10:00 am to 12:00 pm CT, discussing the Algae in Animal Feeds and the Effective Market Entry
Here is a short description of their speaking segment:
Andrew Dahl, CEO, ZIVO Bioscience
Commercializing Microalgae for Animal Health & Nutrition Applications Feed ingredients for poultry, swine and cattle offer ample opportunities, but the value proposition must be realistic.
Authors: Andrew A. Dahl ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
Abstract: US poultry producers purchase 34 million tons of poultry feed each year. Every ton of feed contains varying amounts of medications, minerals, vaccines, chemicals and specialty ingredients such as phytogenic, prebiotic or probiotic products, in addition to the corn and soy that make up the bulk of the feed mix. Competition for that 20 to 500 grams of specialty product inclusion is fierce, the margins are thin and the capital costs are daunting. And, the producers aren’t shy about pushing down the price on these specialty ingredients if they don’t deliver on their promises. But, there are pressures on the producers, as well. Consumers are demanding antibiotic-free, ionophore-free poultry products, and many producers have opted to convert to No Antibiotics Ever (NAE) production. The result is lower productivity, lower margins and compromises in quality, which has producers searching for natural products to improve animal health and feed conversion rates. The ZIVO presentation centers on understanding the producer value proposition and how to marshal the necessary capital resources, technology and production strategies to deliver a viable product and a return on investment.
William Pfund, VP R&D, ZIVO Bioscience
Scientific Support of Microalgae Commercialization: There's No Such Thing as Too Much Data
Authors: William P. Pfund, ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
Abstract: As the evolving regulatory landscape and demands of end consumers push the poultry industry to eliminate the use of antibiotics and other chemical growth promoters, producers have looked to natural alternatives to fill the void. And while the number of phytogenic alternatives offered to producers seems to be ever-growing, a very large percentage of putative alternatives have not performed as promised, resulting in an air of cynicism surrounding any new, naturally derived alternative. This tendency towards skepticism has accentuated the need for a robust and credible data package accompanying any new product feed ingredient aimed at improving farm productivity. Moreover, from the poultry producers’ point of view, efficacy data from a few proof-of-concept trials is not even close to being sufficient to justify an initial product trial. Instead, producers are demanding data from extensive field trials as well as data clearly defining the product’s mechanism of action. Beyond satisfying marketing needs, extensive product characterization is required to support product registration and compliance, and to support production process development.
This presentation will provide an overview of what is required to establish an integrated scientific strategy to support various aspects of commercializing a novel algal-based feed ingredient including credible efficacy testing, defining the mechanism of action, supporting compliance activities, and internal product development and support activities. Examples and lessons learned from ZIVO’s efforts to commercialize an animal feed ingredient based on the company’s proprietary strain of fresh water microalgae will be provided.
Zivo Bioscience Releases Positive Results From Recent Poultry Trial
JUL 13, 2020
KEEGO HARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / July 13, 2020 / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapeutic and nutritional products derived from its proprietary algal cultures, announces today that results from its 15th consecutive poultry study confirm prior study results and offer new insights into the health benefits of its products.
This most recent study assessed the effects of various ZIVO products on the physical live performance and digestive health of broiler chickens infected with the Eimeria parasite that causes coccidiosis, a $2 billion problem for the global poultry industry. The Company sought to build upon previously observed beneficial nutrition and growth promotion effects in poultry using semi-purified fractions containing naturally occurring actives identified in ZIVO's proprietary algal culture.
Several of the fractions significantly improved the efficiency with which the birds converted food into body mass gains despite the coccidiosis infection. The strongest improvement in the Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR) came from a previously tested liquid fraction, confirming prior study findings. This fraction significantly improved FCR, likely by enhancing gut health and thereby promoting a robust immune response. This improvement was due to an increase in body weight gains, rather than increased feed consumption compared to the other study groups. A partially purified non-starch polysaccharide (NSP) fraction, previously untested, produced an FCR number equal to that of a healthy, uninfected group of birds.
Study results indicate ZIVO products also significantly reduced mortality, improved gut health, and reduced the number of pathogenic bacteria, such as salmonella and clostridium perfringens, present in the gut, likely due to an enhanced microbiome and improved immune health. This is corroborated by earlier in vitro and in vivo testing where Company scientists and independent researchers observed no direct antimicrobial effects, thus confirming other mechanisms are in play.
About ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) is a Michigan-based biotech company engaged in the investigation of the health and nutritional benefits of bioactive compounds derived from its proprietary algal cultures, and the development of natural bioactive compounds for use as dietary supplements and food ingredients, as well as biologically derived and synthetic candidates for medicinal and pharmaceutical applications in humans and animals, specifically focused on the general benefits of autoimmune and inflammatory response modulation.
All I can say is that I have heard that the new stockholder's letter will be out....As usual, it's just a matter of when
On the ATIG website
Take a look at the last stockholders letter
I wouldn't think so. Keep in mind there's over 15 billion shares out there
I think we can count on a reverse split. I just hope it's not more than 100 to one.
Did you ever notice the photograph which was taken at the hall of fame in which there is a projection behind David Baker regarding Atlantis splitting any profits with the Hall of Fame 50-50?
It's there
Here is what has happened thus far
Both Atlantis Gaming Corp and BetConstruct are involved.
The HOFV has more than enough money to make it work.
2019
David Baker announced the deal on a video which can be seen on the AGC website.
Pro Football Hall of Fame to launch fantasy football game
Updated Aug 02, 2019; Posted Aug 01, 2019
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is launching a fantasy game with two gaming companies.
By Marc Bona, cleveland.com
CANTON, Ohio - The Pro Football Hall of Fame is branching into fantasy football with a game that promises advice from a Gold Jacket - a living Hall of Famer.
Hours before the Atlanta Falcons and Denver Broncos were scheduled to meet in the annual Hall of Fame Game in Canton, it was announced that the hall is teaming with the gaming software company BetConstruct and Atlantis Gaming Corp. on the venture.
A rep for the hall described the relationship as BetConstruct handling the game's infrastructure while Atlantis will navigate government and gaming channels. In turn, the companies receive the brand backing of the Hall.
"We consider it to be the ultimate in fantasy football," said Atlantis President and CEO Donald Bailey. "Who would have better advice for individuals who are going to bet on a daily fantasy-sports program besides a Hall of Famer?"
Therein lies what could separate the Hall of Fame Daily Fantasy game from others, but remains an undecided component: A Gold Jacket - the name given to those enshrined in the hall - will be available to advise fantasy players. What form that comes in - which ones and availability, for instance - is to be determined, as is the platform. It could be a live chat, possibly.
"We still have to work out the logistics of that," BetConstruct's Jonathan Aiwazian said.
Current NFL players are not allowed to offer such advice, but former players are not beholden to the same restrictions.
The game is scheduled to start this fall, though it might not be ready for the start of the NFL season, a rep for the hall said. Green Bay plays at Chicago to open the NFL season on Thursday, Sept. 5.
Here's how the fantasy game will work: Players draft a team composed of a defensive special team, which earns points for blocked kicks, interceptions and points allowed. Offensively, participants will draft a tight end, three wide receivers, two running backs, a quarterback and a "flex" player who can be a tight end, wide receiver or running back.
The game utilizes an interactive data base that aims to keep participants updated with necessary variables, stats and player comparisons.
Fees can be free, $1 or $10, but they can rise based on demand, according to Atlantis and the hall, Aiwazian said. Prize-pool money will be based on entry fees and demand, and a leaderboard will show which participants are in the money.
Fantasy football, of course, has been a strong fabric of the professional sports landscape, and has evolved as football has changed.
"It was a long time ago when I was a player, and fantasy football was something you didn't really talk about … because it was kind of outlawed by the National Football League during the time," former quarterback Warren Moon said. He and fellow Hall of Famer James Lofton attended Thursday's news conference to announce the game.
"But once they grasped what fantasy football could do for growing the game it became a very, very popular game for everyone," he said. "It brought in casual fans, it brought in a lot more women fans to the game, and because of fantasy football the game has continued to grow and become the most popular sport in this country.
"The quarterback position was a lot more important back then when I played than it is right now because of the passing game. All the quarterbacks today pretty much throw for the same amount of yards so there's not a big discrepancy in points there. Back when I played because there wasn't as much passing. If you had a quarterback who threw for that many more yards than the other quarterback, you're a little bit more valuable so it just shows how the game has changed as far as a way the positions are drafted."
Gaming and sports betting also have changed, said Moon, who once hosted a fantasy football show. He noted that years ago fantasy football often amounted to tossing a few bucks in a pot to compete with your buddies.
Now, with sites like DraftKings, FanDuel and this venture, fantasy football allows for more engaged participants with real-time responses.
Moon emphasized the Gold Jacket involvement for participants in the game "where you can make a lot of money betting on your team."
Aiwazian, though, made clear the distinction between gambling and fantasy.
"Daily fantasy is not considered gambling, in the eyes of the government," Aiwazian said. "Typically we don’t use the word 'bet' or 'gambling' with fantasy sports. It's actually considered a skill game."
BetConstruct is headquartered in Armenia with 16 offices worldwide, Aiwazian said. It operates in 50 countries, but this venture is BetConstruct's first in the United States.
David Baker, CEO and president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and Bailey both emphasized that the help for players from Gold Jackets would make the game special.
“Who else could you ask for better advice on statistics of a player than a Hall of Fame legend?” Bailey said. “We’re proud to be part of this … All you have to do is ask a pro, ask a Gold Jacket, and they’ll definitely give you the skinny on who’s going to be the best players in football this year.”
2020
HOF Village, LLC Announces Agreement to Acquire Professional Fantasy Football League
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp.
Jun 12, 2020, 13:39 ET
CANTON, Ohio, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HOF Village, LLC ("HOFV" or the "Company"), the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village's campus in Canton, Ohio, today announced that it is acquiring a majority interest in the assets of The Crown League, a development stage fantasy football league. Subsequent to closing, the Crown League will rebrand under the HOFV umbrella.
Supported by existing technology, the to-be-named league expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports market in a unique way. The fantasy football league, once operational, may also fuel the development of on property programming at the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, including fantasy football days in Tom Benson Hall of Fame stadium.
Once completed, the acquisition is expected to enable the Company to activate and accelerate a key brand extension in its long-term strategic plan and offer a premium fantasy football experience to consumers and sports fans everywhere. Following the acquisition, HOFV expects that its new fantasy sports platform will feature access to many of the best football players of all time, who could potentially become part of the leadership of each team and participate as both managers and coaches. Fans will be able to utilize the innovative technology to gain insight into their team management and immerse themselves in a community-based fantasy league. Closing is expected to occur in conjunction with closing under the merger agreement between HOFV and Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp., as described below.
"We believe that combining The Crown League's innovative platform and engaged user base with the branding power of HOFV's intellectual property presents a thrilling opportunity to launch our fantasy sports offering," said Michael Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of HOFV. "Our unique ability to incorporate never-before-seen content is expected to enable our platform to meaningfully enhance the fantasy football experience, and we hope to continue to expand our fantasy football offering with other gaming platforms in the future. This acquisition will position HOFV to continue to capitalize on the immense popularity of professional football by providing an exciting and innovative fantasy sports and gaming experience to fans around the world."
On September 16, 2019, HOFV entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW). Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "HOFV."
About HOF Village, LLC
Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. The Hall of Fame Village provides a themed sports, entertainment and media venue to capitalize on the popularity and fandom associated with professional football and its legendary players. HOF Village, LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly owned, for profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and Industrial Realty Group, LLC. HOF Village, LLC has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of September 16, 2019, pursuant to which HOFV Village Newco, LLC, a subsidiary of HOFV that will hold all of HOFV's operations, will be merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company.
About The Crown League
The Crown League is a development stage platform expected to be the first community-based, national professional fantasy football league. Combining key elements of fantasy sports, esports, and traditional pro sports, The Crown League is intended to create real community, a new form of gaming and an innovative sports experience for the average fan. For more information visit www.thecrownleague.com.
DB has been posting about this for the last year on Facebook.
Deal with the NFL Hall of Fame as well as Laketown in Kenner
See his facebook page posts as well as the AGC website for info.
It's all there
The HOF merger is a huge start
Check out the current AGC website
See the News and Partners pages
David Baker talks of Atlantis and BetConstruct in his video
Recent Merger info: "The combined company will drive consumer engagement from recreational and corporate activities including youth football, sports programs, conventions and trade shows, fantasy sports and eGaming. In May 2020, the Company acquired a majority interest in a fantasy football league, which it expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports and gaming market in a unique way."
Atlantis and Bet Construct will be handling the fantasy sports and the egaming for the HOF
The public just isn't aware yet.
ATIG Company Progress with the NFL Hall of Fame
Fantasy Sports and E-sports gaming
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Completes Merger, Creating a Premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Enterprise Centered on the World’s Largest Source of Professional Football Information
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. Completes Business Combination with HOF Village, LLC
Combined Company Renamed Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Combined Company Will Begin Trading on NASDAQ Under the Ticker Symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW”
July 01, 2020 05:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time
CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HOF Village, LLC (“HOF Village”), the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (“GPAQ” or “Gordon Pointe”) (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The resulting company is named Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or “the Company”), and its common stock and warrants are expected to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW,” respectively, on July 2, 2020.
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world”
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The transaction creates a premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame that is poised to capitalize on its unique partnership with the most dominant professional sports brand in the country and its direct access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s library of never-before-seen footage and memorabilia. The combined public company will continue to develop an immersive, multi-use destination resort in Canton, Ohio named the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, and a media program that unifies live entertainment and experiences, fantasy sports and eGaming with partners and content from some of the most powerful and storied brands in football, including the NFL Alumni Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
James J. Dolan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, commented, “Mike Crawford and his team possess a unique ability to develop this destination resort and entertainment enterprise. Mike’s extensive background working for some of the most popular brands in leisure tourism positions him to capitalize on professional football’s powerful brand and passionate fan base. We are excited to be part of The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company’s next steps as it continues to create a special destination and enterprise that diversifies the Company’s capabilities across media, gaming and fantasy on a global level as a dynamic public company.”
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world,” said Mr. Crawford. “As a public company, we will have greater flexibility to execute on our integrated business model and produce exclusive football-focused programming, distribute original content across the media landscape, and expand into fantasy sports and eGaming, among other high-growth opportunities. This significant milestone has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of our committed team and the support of our shareholders, and I look forward to working with them to continue to build the Company and its multiple revenue streams.”
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Highlights
The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is within five hours of over 32 million people and only an eight-hour drive from 15 NFL franchise markets, positioning it to leverage the popularity of professional football and address a shortage of themed attractions in the Midwest region. HOFV has already invested $250 million to complete Phase 1 and advance Phase II of the development, and has continued to strategically expand and manage its growth by:
Acquiring, extensively renovating, and rebranding downtown Canton’s largest hotel as a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, increasing the Company’s capacity to host visitors for events and programming;
Entering an agreement with ASM Global to manage Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the company’s world-class 20,000-plus seat sports and entertainment stadium that Forbes named as one of 13 game-changing NFL stadiums;
The Company has formed mutually beneficial sponsorships and partnership agreements with leading brands like Johnson Controls, with whom it has a naming rights agreement, and Constellation, the exclusive energy supplier of HOFV and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and has recently:
Secured multimillion dollar funding from Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy (EME) program to implement energy efficiency technology and systems throughout the resort, including the Constellation Center for Excellence; and,
Formed a partnership with the National Football League’s Alumni Association (“NFL Alumni”), which will bring the NFL Alumni headquarters and the NFL Alumni Academy complex to the Village site along with youth and player programming taking place on the Village campus and across the country.
The combined company will drive consumer engagement from recreational and corporate activities including youth football, sports programs, conventions and trade shows, fantasy sports and eGaming. In May 2020, the Company acquired a majority interest in a fantasy football league, which it expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports and gaming market in a unique way.
Transaction Details
The formation of the Company was completed in a business combination whereby GPAQ merged with HOF Village, LLC. The transaction was approved by GPAQ’s stockholders on June 30th, 2020.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company will be led by HOF Village, LLC’s team of highly accomplished executives, including President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Crawford, Chief Financial Officer Jason Krom, President of Operations Michael Levy, and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Anne Graffice, who will continue to serve in their respective roles. In addition, Michael Crawford will serve as Chairman of the Board of the combined company and will be joined on the board by James J. Dolan, formerly Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, who will serve as Vice Chairman; Stuart Lichter, President and Chairman of Industrial Realty Group; Michael Klein, Partner of M. Klein and Company; Anthony Buzzelli, CPA, formerly Audit Partner and Advisory Partner at Deloitte & Touche; David Dennis, CPA, formerly Advisory Sector Leader for KPMG LLP’s State and Local Government Advisory Practice; Karl Holz, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company; Curtis Martin, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the Curtis Martin Job Foundation; Mary Owen, Founder and President of MMO Capital LLC; Edward Roth, President and CEO of Aultman Health Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and Kimberly Schaefer, President of Two Bit Circus, Inc.
Maxim Group LLC acted as financial and capital markets advisor to GPAQ and Fox Rothschild LLP served as GPAQ’s legal advisor. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as HOF Village, LLC’s legal advisor.
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the public holding company for HOF Village, LLC and its subsidiaries. The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. HOF Village, LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly owned, for profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and Industrial Realty Group, LLC. Prior to the acquisition of HOF Village, LLC, Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. was a special purpose acquisition company formed in January of 2018. Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange in January 2018 and, prior to its combination with HOF Village, LLC in June 2020, its Class A ordinary shares, units and warrants traded under the ticker symbols GPAQ, GPAQU, and GPAQW, respectively. Additional information on the new company can be found at www.hofreco.com.
About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere. The Hall of Fame has formed a wholly owned, for profit subsidiary to be a member of HOFV. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” that chronicles America's most popular sport.
ATIG Company Progress with the NFL Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Completes Merger, Creating a Premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Enterprise Centered on the World’s Largest Source of Professional Football Information
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. Completes Business Combination with HOF Village, LLC
Combined Company Renamed Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Combined Company Will Begin Trading on NASDAQ Under the Ticker Symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW”
July 01, 2020 05:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time
CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HOF Village, LLC (“HOF Village”), the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (“GPAQ” or “Gordon Pointe”) (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The resulting company is named Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or “the Company”), and its common stock and warrants are expected to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW,” respectively, on July 2, 2020.
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world”
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The transaction creates a premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame that is poised to capitalize on its unique partnership with the most dominant professional sports brand in the country and its direct access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s library of never-before-seen footage and memorabilia. The combined public company will continue to develop an immersive, multi-use destination resort in Canton, Ohio named the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, and a media program that unifies live entertainment and experiences, fantasy sports and eGaming with partners and content from some of the most powerful and storied brands in football, including the NFL Alumni Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
James J. Dolan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, commented, “Mike Crawford and his team possess a unique ability to develop this destination resort and entertainment enterprise. Mike’s extensive background working for some of the most popular brands in leisure tourism positions him to capitalize on professional football’s powerful brand and passionate fan base. We are excited to be part of The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company’s next steps as it continues to create a special destination and enterprise that diversifies the Company’s capabilities across media, gaming and fantasy on a global level as a dynamic public company.”
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world,” said Mr. Crawford. “As a public company, we will have greater flexibility to execute on our integrated business model and produce exclusive football-focused programming, distribute original content across the media landscape, and expand into fantasy sports and eGaming, among other high-growth opportunities. This significant milestone has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of our committed team and the support of our shareholders, and I look forward to working with them to continue to build the Company and its multiple revenue streams.”
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Highlights
The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is within five hours of over 32 million people and only an eight-hour drive from 15 NFL franchise markets, positioning it to leverage the popularity of professional football and address a shortage of themed attractions in the Midwest region. HOFV has already invested $250 million to complete Phase 1 and advance Phase II of the development, and has continued to strategically expand and manage its growth by:
Acquiring, extensively renovating, and rebranding downtown Canton’s largest hotel as a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, increasing the Company’s capacity to host visitors for events and programming;
Entering an agreement with ASM Global to manage Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the company’s world-class 20,000-plus seat sports and entertainment stadium that Forbes named as one of 13 game-changing NFL stadiums;
The Company has formed mutually beneficial sponsorships and partnership agreements with leading brands like Johnson Controls, with whom it has a naming rights agreement, and Constellation, the exclusive energy supplier of HOFV and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and has recently:
Secured multimillion dollar funding from Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy (EME) program to implement energy efficiency technology and systems throughout the resort, including the Constellation Center for Excellence; and,
Formed a partnership with the National Football League’s Alumni Association (“NFL Alumni”), which will bring the NFL Alumni headquarters and the NFL Alumni Academy complex to the Village site along with youth and player programming taking place on the Village campus and across the country.
The combined company will drive consumer engagement from recreational and corporate activities including youth football, sports programs, conventions and trade shows, fantasy sports and eGaming. In May 2020, the Company acquired a majority interest in a fantasy football league, which it expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports and gaming market in a unique way.
Transaction Details
The formation of the Company was completed in a business combination whereby GPAQ merged with HOF Village, LLC. The transaction was approved by GPAQ’s stockholders on June 30th, 2020.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company will be led by HOF Village, LLC’s team of highly accomplished executives, including President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Crawford, Chief Financial Officer Jason Krom, President of Operations Michael Levy, and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Anne Graffice, who will continue to serve in their respective roles. In addition, Michael Crawford will serve as Chairman of the Board of the combined company and will be joined on the board by James J. Dolan, formerly Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, who will serve as Vice Chairman; Stuart Lichter, President and Chairman of Industrial Realty Group; Michael Klein, Partner of M. Klein and Company; Anthony Buzzelli, CPA, formerly Audit Partner and Advisory Partner at Deloitte & Touche; David Dennis, CPA, formerly Advisory Sector Leader for KPMG LLP’s State and Local Government Advisory Practice; Karl Holz, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company; Curtis Martin, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the Curtis Martin Job Foundation; Mary Owen, Founder and President of MMO Capital LLC; Edward Roth, President and CEO of Aultman Health Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and Kimberly Schaefer, President of Two Bit Circus, Inc.
Maxim Group LLC acted as financial and capital markets advisor to GPAQ and Fox Rothschild LLP served as GPAQ’s legal advisor. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as HOF Village, LLC’s legal advisor.
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the public holding company for HOF Village, LLC and its subsidiaries. The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. HOF Village, LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly owned, for profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and Industrial Realty Group, LLC. Prior to the acquisition of HOF Village, LLC, Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. was a special purpose acquisition company formed in January of 2018. Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange in January 2018 and, prior to its combination with HOF Village, LLC in June 2020, its Class A ordinary shares, units and warrants traded under the ticker symbols GPAQ, GPAQU, and GPAQW, respectively. Additional information on the new company can be found at www.hofreco.com.
About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere. The Hall of Fame has formed a wholly owned, for profit subsidiary to be a member of HOFV. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” that chronicles America's most popular sport.
The combined public company will continue to develop an immersive, multi-use destination resort in Canton, Ohio named the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, and a media program that unifies live entertainment and experiences, fantasy sports and eGaming with partners and content from some of the most powerful and storied brands in football, including the NFL Alumni Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Completes Merger, Creating a Premier Sports, Entertainment and Media Enterprise Centered on the World’s Largest Source of Professional Football Information
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. Completes Business Combination with HOF Village, LLC
Combined Company Renamed Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
Combined Company Will Begin Trading on NASDAQ Under the Ticker Symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW”
July 01, 2020 05:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time
CANTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HOF Village, LLC (“HOF Village”), the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced the completion of its previously announced business combination with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (“GPAQ” or “Gordon Pointe”) (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company. The resulting company is named Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (“HOFV” or “the Company”), and its common stock and warrants are expected to trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbols “HOFV” and “HOFVW,” respectively, on July 2, 2020.
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world”
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The transaction creates a premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame that is poised to capitalize on its unique partnership with the most dominant professional sports brand in the country and its direct access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s library of never-before-seen footage and memorabilia. The combined public company will continue to develop an immersive, multi-use destination resort in Canton, Ohio named the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, and a media program that unifies live entertainment and experiences, fantasy sports and eGaming with partners and content from some of the most powerful and storied brands in football, including the NFL Alumni Association and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
James J. Dolan, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, commented, “Mike Crawford and his team possess a unique ability to develop this destination resort and entertainment enterprise. Mike’s extensive background working for some of the most popular brands in leisure tourism positions him to capitalize on professional football’s powerful brand and passionate fan base. We are excited to be part of The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company’s next steps as it continues to create a special destination and enterprise that diversifies the Company’s capabilities across media, gaming and fantasy on a global level as a dynamic public company.”
“The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is poised to produce substantial growth by combining an experiential, sports-themed destination resort with our direct access to one of the world’s largest collections of football memorabilia, which presents tremendous opportunities to engage football fans around the world,” said Mr. Crawford. “As a public company, we will have greater flexibility to execute on our integrated business model and produce exclusive football-focused programming, distribute original content across the media landscape, and expand into fantasy sports and eGaming, among other high-growth opportunities. This significant milestone has been made possible by the hard work and dedication of our committed team and the support of our shareholders, and I look forward to working with them to continue to build the Company and its multiple revenue streams.”
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Highlights
The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is within five hours of over 32 million people and only an eight-hour drive from 15 NFL franchise markets, positioning it to leverage the popularity of professional football and address a shortage of themed attractions in the Midwest region. HOFV has already invested $250 million to complete Phase 1 and advance Phase II of the development, and has continued to strategically expand and manage its growth by:
Acquiring, extensively renovating, and rebranding downtown Canton’s largest hotel as a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotels, increasing the Company’s capacity to host visitors for events and programming;
Entering an agreement with ASM Global to manage Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the company’s world-class 20,000-plus seat sports and entertainment stadium that Forbes named as one of 13 game-changing NFL stadiums;
The Company has formed mutually beneficial sponsorships and partnership agreements with leading brands like Johnson Controls, with whom it has a naming rights agreement, and Constellation, the exclusive energy supplier of HOFV and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and has recently:
Secured multimillion dollar funding from Constellation through its Efficiency Made Easy (EME) program to implement energy efficiency technology and systems throughout the resort, including the Constellation Center for Excellence; and,
Formed a partnership with the National Football League’s Alumni Association (“NFL Alumni”), which will bring the NFL Alumni headquarters and the NFL Alumni Academy complex to the Village site along with youth and player programming taking place on the Village campus and across the country.
The combined company will drive consumer engagement from recreational and corporate activities including youth football, sports programs, conventions and trade shows, fantasy sports and eGaming. In May 2020, the Company acquired a majority interest in a fantasy football league, which it expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports and gaming market in a unique way.
Transaction Details
The formation of the Company was completed in a business combination whereby GPAQ merged with HOF Village, LLC. The transaction was approved by GPAQ’s stockholders on June 30th, 2020.
Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company will be led by HOF Village, LLC’s team of highly accomplished executives, including President and Chief Executive Officer Michael Crawford, Chief Financial Officer Jason Krom, President of Operations Michael Levy, and Executive Vice President of Public Affairs Anne Graffice, who will continue to serve in their respective roles. In addition, Michael Crawford will serve as Chairman of the Board of the combined company and will be joined on the board by James J. Dolan, formerly Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GPAQ, who will serve as Vice Chairman; Stuart Lichter, President and Chairman of Industrial Realty Group; Michael Klein, Partner of M. Klein and Company; Anthony Buzzelli, CPA, formerly Audit Partner and Advisory Partner at Deloitte & Touche; David Dennis, CPA, formerly Advisory Sector Leader for KPMG LLP’s State and Local Government Advisory Practice; Karl Holz, a former senior executive at The Walt Disney Company; Curtis Martin, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee and founder of the Curtis Martin Job Foundation; Mary Owen, Founder and President of MMO Capital LLC; Edward Roth, President and CEO of Aultman Health Foundation and Vice Chairman of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; and Kimberly Schaefer, President of Two Bit Circus, Inc.
Maxim Group LLC acted as financial and capital markets advisor to GPAQ and Fox Rothschild LLP served as GPAQ’s legal advisor. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP served as HOF Village, LLC’s legal advisor.
About the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company
The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the public holding company for HOF Village, LLC and its subsidiaries. The Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF Village, LLC, is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. HOF Village, LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly owned, for profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and Industrial Realty Group, LLC. Prior to the acquisition of HOF Village, LLC, Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. was a special purpose acquisition company formed in January of 2018. Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. began trading on the NASDAQ stock exchange in January 2018 and, prior to its combination with HOF Village, LLC in June 2020, its Class A ordinary shares, units and warrants traded under the ticker symbols GPAQ, GPAQU, and GPAQW, respectively. Additional information on the new company can be found at www.hofreco.com.
About the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of the National Football League, the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution with the Mission to Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values, & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere. The Hall of Fame has formed a wholly owned, for profit subsidiary to be a member of HOFV. Hundreds of thousands of fans from across the globe travel to Canton annually to experience “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” that chronicles America's most popular sport.
Things should start "ramping" up!
Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. Shareholders Approve Definitive Merger Agreement with HOF Village, LLC
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Jun 30, 2020, 11:13 ET
NEW YORK and NAPLES, Fla., June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. ("GPAQ") (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, and HOF Village, LLC ("HOF Village" or "the Company") announced today that GPAQ's shareholders have voted to approve the merger agreement for a business combination with HOF Village at the GPAQ special shareholders meeting held on June 30, 2020. In excess of 97% of the shares were voted in favor of the transaction. The combined company will create a premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The board of directors of GPAQ had previously approved, and recommended that GPAQ's shareholders vote in favor of, the proposed business combination transaction. The members of HOF Village, LLC had previously approved the proposed business combination.
The merger is expected to close no later than July 15th, 2020, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions. In connection with the closing, HOF Village Newco, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company that will hold all of the Company's operations, will be merged with and into a wholly-owned subsidiary of GPAQ.
LAKETOWN TOTAL DESTINATION RESORT - ATLANTIS WAS VERY RECENTLY AWARDED A 99 YEAR LEASE FOR A 40 ACRE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT IN THE SUBURBS OF NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
The deal sailed through the LA legislature and was signed by the LA Gov.
The merger has been put off until July 15
Gotta wait to see
NFL season begins in August this year with exhibition game.
This is their 100th year
Could really be big for HOF/AGC!
Take a look at the AGC website and see the video of David Baker referencing AGC and BetConstruct as partners.
David Baker has BIG Plans for HOF Fantasy Football
See this:
HOF Village, LLC Announces Agreement to Acquire Professional Fantasy Football League
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Jun 12, 2020, 13:39 ET
CANTON, Ohio, June 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HOF Village, LLC ("HOFV" or the "Company"), the owner of the multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village's campus in Canton, Ohio, today announced that it is acquiring a majority interest in the assets of The Crown League, a development stage fantasy football league. Subsequent to closing, the Crown League will rebrand under the HOFV umbrella.
Supported by existing technology, the to-be-named league expects to leverage the Company's brand and access to intellectual property to enter the high-growth vertical of the fantasy sports market in a unique way. The fantasy football league, once operational, may also fuel the development of on property programming at the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, including fantasy football days in Tom Benson Hall of Fame stadium.
Once completed, the acquisition is expected to enable the Company to activate and accelerate a key brand extension in its long-term strategic plan and offer a premium fantasy football experience to consumers and sports fans everywhere. Following the acquisition, HOFV expects that its new fantasy sports platform will feature access to many of the best football players of all time, who could potentially become part of the leadership of each team and participate as both managers and coaches. Fans will be able to utilize the innovative technology to gain insight into their team management and immerse themselves in a community-based fantasy league. Closing is expected to occur in conjunction with closing under the merger agreement between HOFV and Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp., as described below.
"We believe that combining The Crown League's innovative platform and engaged user base with the branding power of HOFV's intellectual property presents a thrilling opportunity to launch our fantasy sports offering," said Michael Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of HOFV. "Our unique ability to incorporate never-before-seen content is expected to enable our platform to meaningfully enhance the fantasy football experience, and we hope to continue to expand our fantasy football offering with other gaming platforms in the future. This acquisition will position HOFV to continue to capitalize on the immense popularity of professional football by providing an exciting and innovative fantasy sports and gaming experience to fans around the world."
On September 16, 2019, HOFV entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW). Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "HOFV."
For those interested, there's a new project update out on the ZIVO website.
News out!
ZIVO Bioscience Receives Notice of Allowance for Cytokine Modulation Patent Application From US Patent Office, Commences Bioproduct Scaleup
JUN 09, 2020
KEEGO HARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / June 9, 2020 / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the development and commercialization of therapeutic and nutritional products derived from its proprietary algal cultures, announces today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent application "Compounds and Methods for Affecting Cytokines" (Application Serial No. 16/273,794). A Notice of Allowance precedes the formal issuance of a U.S. patent, which is expected shortly.
In parallel, the Company recently sourced production of its lead immunomodulator complex, first announced in December 2019, to an independent laboratory engaged in commercial scale-up via a fermenter/digestor method similar with the production of insulin or amino acids. Once produced in sufficient quantity, the samples would be validated in vivo and then offered to potential licensees, provided adequate funding is available to do so.
The newly issued patent covers the use of compounds and methods for the treatment of bovine, canine and swine infection or inflammation, including bovine mastitis, by regulation of TNF-a, lactoferrin, IFN-gamma, IL-I beta, serum amyloid-A (SAA), IL-6 and/or beta-defensin associated with infection or an immune response generally. ZIVO's proprietary composition alters the production and/or function of proteins such as cytokines and transcription factors.
The composition was originally derived from a culture of specific freshwater microorganisms, the isolation of fractions and compounds therefrom, optimization of such compounds, and methods of potentially treating or preventing inflammation and/or diseases such as bovine mastitis, bovine respiratory disease complex, transition cow syndrome, canine osteoarthritis, canine skeletal-muscular overexertion, and which may also be effective in porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus immune disorder (PRRSD).
The newly issued patent is part of a larger, comprehensive IP portfolio strategy that protects various uses and properties demonstrated by the proprietary ZIVO algal culture, derivatives and extracts thereof, and individual molecules further optimized for specific applications. In December 2019, the Company announced the elucidation of an effective immunomodulator candidate and filed a patent application. Based on additional data and observations compiled to date, the Company intends to file an additional four (4) new patent applications in the near term.
With respect to the lead immunomodulator candidate, Company has also launched an extensive validation and manufacturing development initiative during the scale-up process underway to provide potential licensees with a complete intellectual property package, including manufacturing methods, safety profile, efficacy results and extensive molecular modeling, in addition to furnishing product sample for evaluation purposes.
David Baker didn't get involved with Bailey/Atlantis for no reason.
The NFL is a HUGE Brand, known to damn near everyone, damn near everywhere!
No wonder Gordon Pointe wants to merge with the NFL HOF.
If both the NFL HOF sites (Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting) are up and operational, it appears, from what has been previously posted, that the NFL HOF and Atlantis will split any profits made (50-50)
As usual, we'll see...................................but, on the other hand, it could be HUGE!
I appears that Gordon Pointe has faith the merger will happen. See below
Gordon Pointe put this out
HOF Village, LLC Announces Acquisition of Youth Sports Management, LLC
NEWS PROVIDED BY
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Jun 03, 2020, 19:15 ET
CANTON, Ohio, June 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HOF Village, LLC ("HOFV"), the owner of the premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced that it has acquired the remaining 50% ownership rights of Youth Sports Management, LLC ("YSM"), a joint venture established between HOFV and Legacy Global Sports in 2016.
Within the past year, the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village youth sports complex has hosted over 200,000 athletes and spectators through nine months of programming provided over 36 weekends. Investing in the continued growth of the leading youth football and sports complex's events and youth engagement activities is a core tenet of HOFV's multi-pronged strategic plan. After jointly managing the YSM organization over the past four years, HOFV is now poised as its singular owner to further develop the business and apply its best practices to strengthening youth sports programming at Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village.
"Bringing YSM's operations entirely in-house positions HOFV to develop overall youth programming as well as attract and operate additional sporting events and activities. With the completed acquisition, HOFV continues to expand upon the popularity of football in building a leading sports and entertainment company with exclusive live youth content," shared Michael Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of HOFV.
"Our team at HOFV appreciates and values the power of sport to positively impact youth, and we couldn't be more pleased to enhance programming at our youth sports complex and expand the youth sporting activities that we offer our community and those visiting the Hall of Fame Village. The continued growth of our youth sports business will prove a critical driver bringing our vision to life as we begin the second phase of development at Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village," added Mr. Crawford.
On September 16, 2019, HOFV entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW). Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "HOFV."
The silence is deafening!
Looks like another 30 day delay (or maybe longer)
Gotta get sports started again before any betting can happen anyway, EH?
Meanwhile....if we only had online gaming!
NEW YORK and NAPLES, Fla., April 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: GPAQ) ("GPAQ") today announced that it will postpone its special meeting of stockholders (the "Special Meeting") relating to its previously announced pending business combination with HOF Village, LLC ("HOFV"), which was originally scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2020. GPAQ will announce the new date, time and record date for the Special Meeting in a subsequent release. The deadline for GPAQ stockholders to exercise their redemption rights with respect to their shares of Class A common stock in connection with the Special Meeting will also be postponed to two business days prior to the rescheduled meeting date.
Despite the parties' continued confidence in completing the business combination, due to market dynamics caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, GPAQ has determined that additional time is needed to satisfy the conditions to closing set forth in the Merger Agreement.
GPAQ's special meeting to vote on a proposal to further extend the deadline to consummate its initial business combination to June 15, 2020, plus an option to extend for an additional 30 days will continue to be held as planned on May 14, 2020, as previously disclosed.
2 weeks until the HOFV and Gordon Pointe merger
The HOFV has been getting ready for this since last Fall
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Hall of Fame Village, LLC Announces Partnership with the NFL Alumni Association
"the combined company will change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol HOFV."
CANTON, Ohio, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HOF Village, LLC (HOFV), the owner of the premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced its partnership with the National Football League's Alumni Association ("NFL Alumni"). The partnership will enable the NFL Alumni to locate their NFL Alumni Academy complex and its related facilities and projects at the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village campus.
On-site plans include creating a national headquarters for the NFL Alumni Association as well as the construction of the NFL Academy Complex, which will be comprised of multi-use buildings, offices, training facilities, practice fields and player housing/dining facilities.
"We are thrilled by this incredible opportunity to work alongside the NFL Alumni Association as we move forward building the Village," said Mike Crawford, Chief Executive Officer of HOF Village, LLC. "Now is the optimal time to embark on this partnership, as we can align the needs of both organizations to create a best-in-class facility that will serve NFL alumni, current players and youth nationwide, whom we are both deeply committed to serving. Our shared vision and desire to promote the best of what the sport represents in the birthplace of football makes the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village a natural new home for the NFL Alumni Association's efforts."
"The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the pinnacle achievement for professional football players," stated Beasley Reece, CEO of NFL Alumni. "Our organization is excited to establish a permanent home with world-class facilities in the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village and for our NFL Alumni membership to be represented in Canton forever."
Mike Tice, former Minnesota Vikings head coach, shared, "As a former player and coach spending my entire 35 year career in the NFL, I am totally impressed with the absolute first-class plan for the NFL Alumni Academy Complex to be located in the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village on the campus of the Pro Football Hall of Fame."
"The current leadership of our NFL Alumni Association has been tremendously committed to serving both missions of our organization, 'Caring for our Own' & 'Caring for Kids,' and this partnership with the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village accomplishes both," said Dean Dalton, International Director of Special Events for the NFL Alumni and former NFL coach. "CEO Beasley Reece and President Bart Oates have a great vision and have implemented numerous new programs for our membership, but establishing this permanent home for the NFL Alumni Headquarters and launching the NFL Alumni Academy Complex in Canton will enshrine an incredible legacy honoring all NFL Alumni past and future."
On September 16, 2019, HOFV entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: GPAQ, GPAQU, GPAQW). Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will change its name to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company and trade on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol "HOFV."
About HOF Village, LLC
Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a development of HOF Village, LLC is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fame's campus in Canton, Ohio. It provides a themed sports, entertainment and media venue to capitalize on the popularity and fandom associated with professional football and its legendary players. HOF Village, LLC was founded by the Pro Football Hall of Fame through its wholly owned, for profit subsidiary Hall of Fame Village, Inc. and Industrial Realty Group, LLC.
About NFL Alumni
NFL Alumni was founded in 1967 and is the oldest and most recognizable national organization of retired professional athletes. NFL Alumni consists of former NFL players, coaches, executives, spouses, cheerleaders, and associate members. NFL Alumni's mission "Caring for our Own" is to serve, assist and inform its members and their families. NFL Alumni also has a traditional mission of "Caring for Kids" across the country. Player alumni give back in their local communities by raising funds for youth-related charities through their 35 regional chapters. It is a tradition that has existed for more than 50 years. Alumni support typically raises more than $1.5 million dollars for worthwhile causes. To accomplish our mission & vision, we have established the NFL Alumni Foundation which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. For more information please visit www.nflalumni.org.
About Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp.
GPAQ is a special purpose acquisition company formed by Mr. James Dolan. GPAQ raised $125 million in its initial public offering in January of 2018. Additional information can be found at www.gordonpointe.com.
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ZIVO Bioscience Appoints Industry Veterans To Join Senior Management Team
KEEGO HARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2020 / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the commercialization of nutritional products derived from its proprietary algal cultures, is pleased to announce today the addition of Christine O'Neil and Dr. David Lafond to its leadership team. Christine and Dave bring to the organization executive-level experience in the food, supplement, and pet food industry and will be responsible for building a health and wellness business for the Company.
Christine O'Neil joins the team as Vice-President, Corporate Development and has taken on the responsibility of building the health and wellness business for ZIVO. Ms. O'Neil has held significant business development and senior executive positions over the past 30 years with firms such as Johnson & Johnson, BASF/Cognis, Hoechst/Nutrinova, DSM/Tosoh, Chromocell Corporation, Ajinomoto and Dow Chemical. In these roles, she had responsibility for managing organizations focused on developing and launching new business platforms in the health & nutrition, biotechnology and specialty ingredient markets for leading firms such as: The Coca-Cola Company, Nestle, Kellogg's, PepsiCo., Wrigley/MARS, Danone, General Mills and many others.
David Lafond joins the Company as Vice-President, Innovation & Technology, with over 40 years of experience in food research and product development, and together with Christine has been assigned the role of developing the new business and product innovation pipeline. Over his career, Dr. LaFond held product development and executive management positions for companies such as: Kraft, Quaker Oats, Keebler, and the Kellogg Company. In these roles, he had the responsibility of launching new food product innovations and developing new opportunities by finding and incorporating external technologies into the innovation pipeline. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Michigan State University, where he studied physical properties of fiber and related them in clinical work to hormonal signaling for appetite control. Dr. LaFond also earned an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School with emphasis in finance and marketing.
O'Neil and LaFond will collaborate directly with ZIVO President & CEO Andrew Dahl and R&D Vice-President William Pfund to expand the Company's reach, forming strategic and commercial relationships to advance ZIVO nutrition and wellness opportunities, and thereby building a base of business as the Company brings its biomass production online.
About ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) is a Michigan-based biotech company engaged in the investigation of the health and nutritional benefits of bioactive compounds derived from its proprietary algal cultures, and the development of natural bioactive compounds for use as dietary supplements and food ingredients, as well as biologically derived and synthetic candidates for medicinal and pharmaceutical applications in humans and animals, specifically focused on the general benefits of autoimmune and inflammatory response modulation.
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ZIVO Bioscience Appoints Industry Veterans To Join Senior Management Team
KEEGO HARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2020 / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the commercialization of nutritional products derived from its proprietary algal cultures, is pleased to announce today the addition of Christine O'Neil and Dr. David Lafond to its leadership team. Christine and Dave bring to the organization executive-level experience in the food, supplement, and pet food industry and will be responsible for building a health and wellness business for the Company.
Christine O'Neil joins the team as Vice-President, Corporate Development and has taken on the responsibility of building the health and wellness business for ZIVO. Ms. O'Neil has held significant business development and senior executive positions over the past 30 years with firms such as Johnson & Johnson, BASF/Cognis, Hoechst/Nutrinova, DSM/Tosoh, Chromocell Corporation, Ajinomoto and Dow Chemical. In these roles, she had responsibility for managing organizations focused on developing and launching new business platforms in the health & nutrition, biotechnology and specialty ingredient markets for leading firms such as: The Coca-Cola Company, Nestle, Kellogg's, PepsiCo., Wrigley/MARS, Danone, General Mills and many others.
David Lafond joins the Company as Vice-President, Innovation & Technology, with over 40 years of experience in food research and product development, and together with Christine has been assigned the role of developing the new business and product innovation pipeline. Over his career, Dr. LaFond held product development and executive management positions for companies such as: Kraft, Quaker Oats, Keebler, and the Kellogg Company. In these roles, he had the responsibility of launching new food product innovations and developing new opportunities by finding and incorporating external technologies into the innovation pipeline. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Michigan State University, where he studied physical properties of fiber and related them in clinical work to hormonal signaling for appetite control. Dr. LaFond also earned an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School with emphasis in finance and marketing.
O'Neil and LaFond will collaborate directly with ZIVO President & CEO Andrew Dahl and R&D Vice-President William Pfund to expand the Company's reach, forming strategic and commercial relationships to advance ZIVO nutrition and wellness opportunities, and thereby building a base of business as the Company brings its biomass production online.
About ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) is a Michigan-based biotech company engaged in the investigation of the health and nutritional benefits of bioactive compounds derived from its proprietary algal cultures, and the development of natural bioactive compounds for use as dietary supplements and food ingredients, as well as biologically derived and synthetic candidates for medicinal and pharmaceutical applications in humans and animals, specifically focused on the general benefits of autoimmune and inflammatory response modulation.
ZIVO Bioscience Appoints Industry Veterans To Join Senior Management Team
KEEGO HARBOR, MI / ACCESSWIRE / March 30, 2020 / ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) a biotech/agtech R&D company engaged in the commercialization of nutritional products derived from its proprietary algal cultures, is pleased to announce today the addition of Christine O'Neil and Dr. David Lafond to its leadership team. Christine and Dave bring to the organization executive-level experience in the food, supplement, and pet food industry and will be responsible for building a health and wellness business for the Company.
Christine O'Neil joins the team as Vice-President, Corporate Development and has taken on the responsibility of building the health and wellness business for ZIVO. Ms. O'Neil has held significant business development and senior executive positions over the past 30 years with firms such as Johnson & Johnson, BASF/Cognis, Hoechst/Nutrinova, DSM/Tosoh, Chromocell Corporation, Ajinomoto and Dow Chemical. In these roles, she had responsibility for managing organizations focused on developing and launching new business platforms in the health & nutrition, biotechnology and specialty ingredient markets for leading firms such as: The Coca-Cola Company, Nestle, Kellogg's, PepsiCo., Wrigley/MARS, Danone, General Mills and many others.
David Lafond joins the Company as Vice-President, Innovation & Technology, with over 40 years of experience in food research and product development, and together with Christine has been assigned the role of developing the new business and product innovation pipeline. Over his career, Dr. LaFond held product development and executive management positions for companies such as: Kraft, Quaker Oats, Keebler, and the Kellogg Company. In these roles, he had the responsibility of launching new food product innovations and developing new opportunities by finding and incorporating external technologies into the innovation pipeline. He holds a Ph.D. in Food Science from Michigan State University, where he studied physical properties of fiber and related them in clinical work to hormonal signaling for appetite control. Dr. LaFond also earned an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School with emphasis in finance and marketing.
O'Neil and LaFond will collaborate directly with ZIVO President & CEO Andrew Dahl and R&D Vice-President William Pfund to expand the Company's reach, forming strategic and commercial relationships to advance ZIVO nutrition and wellness opportunities, and thereby building a base of business as the Company brings its biomass production online.
About ZIVO Bioscience, Inc.
ZIVO Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB:ZIVO) is a Michigan-based biotech company engaged in the investigation of the health and nutritional benefits of bioactive compounds derived from its proprietary algal cultures, and the development of natural bioactive compounds for use as dietary supplements and food ingredients, as well as biologically derived and synthetic candidates for medicinal and pharmaceutical applications in humans and animals, specifically focused on the general benefits of autoimmune and inflammatory response modulation.