Breakthrough In Nylon Textile Technology From Toray

Toray Industries has created a new nylon textile using the textile manufacturer’s NanoDesign technology. Despite using a DWR treatment (with lower environmental cost), the latest innovation from the giant delivers high water repellency. How? The textile’s structure has microscopic slits running lengthwise on the yarn. Water-repelling treatments fill these slits below the outside diameter of […]

The Conservation Alliance Hosts Successful Backyard Collective Event In Vancouver, B.C.

The Conservation Alliance held its Backyard Collective event in North Vancouver, British Columbia on Friday, May 31. The stewardship project drew 45 volunteers from six member companies, two conservation partners and one local non-profit. The volunteers worked in support of North Shore Mountain Biking Association (NSMBA) on projects in North Vancouver, BC. The​ group continued​ […]

Aaron Rodgers Co-Founded Fund Raises $50 Million

Rx3 Ventures, founded by Aaron Rodgers and partners at Roth Capital, announced the launch of their $50 million growth fund focused on providing value-add capital to companies across the consumer landscape. To date, Rx3 has invested in brands across the stage spectrum, including CorePower Yoga, Privé Revaux, Vicis, and Hydrow.

The American Alpine Club To Double Down On Climate Advocacy

The American Alpine Club (AAC), the country’s oldest and largest climbing advocacy organization, said it is taking immediate steps to measure, minimize, and offset the organization’s own carbon emissions, as well as to divert staff resources and financial support toward political advocacy, scientific research through grants, and developing resources for members to make sustainable choices as they plan trips and expeditions.

LeagueSide Expands Nationally

LeagueSide, the largest youth sports marketing platform in the country, said recent technology enhancements to its proprietary platform now enables and empowers turnkey sponsorship campaigns nationally.

OBIT: Duncan Finigan

Duncan Finigan, global head of brand management and marketing at Oofos, died on May 26 after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 59.

First Diversity-Focused “Breakthrough Series” Event Of 2019 To Be Held At The Jackie Robinson Training Complex June 7-9, 2019

MLB and USA Baseball have invited approximately 60 top high school baseball players to development experience as part of a series of similar camps through June and July. Highlights of the cost-free event include elite instruction from former major leaguers, showcase games, visit to Marlins Park, and guest speakers. Below are details for the first […]