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Beverly Hills, Calif. (Vocus) March 19, 2009

The Hilton Family of Hotels announced the opening of the dual-branded Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills and the Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore/Arundel Mills, located in Hanover, Maryland and adjacent to the Baltimore Washington International Airport.

The 151-room Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills and 99-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore/Arundel Mills are owned by the Buccini/Pollin Group under a license agreement with a subsidiary of Hilton Hotels Corporation and managed by PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc.

The 11-story 250 rooms and suites hotel complex is the first of its kind. Housing two distinct brands under one roof, the upscale Hilton Garden Inn coupled with the extended-stay Homewood Suites by Hilton, enables the hotel to penetrate diverse market segments and offer enhanced amenities to each.

“This unique arrangement features two hotels stacked on top of each other,” said Dave Pollin, President of Buccini/Pollin. “With separate entrances on each side of the building and on different floors, we’re able to preserve the distinguishing design elements of each brand. The flexibility and the additional services available to the guests of each hotel create a one-of-a-kind experience.”

Located at 7491 New Ridge Road, the hotels are situated only a few miles from the BWI airport. The Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore/Arundel Mills features guestrooms and suites offering the Garden Sleep System

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Washington, D.C. (Vocus) April 1, 2009

The Madness of March made it?s way to the Baltimore/Arundel Mills area on Thursday, March 19th at the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites ?Hilton Hoop-la? Party. The party celebrated the opening of the first-of-its-kind dual-branded hotel by Hilton, which is located adjacent to the Arundel Mills Mall near the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Carrying on the spirit of the month, the ?Hoop-la? Party drew an energetic and enthusiastic crowd that was entertained by the basketball games in an NCAA basketball-themed environment.

Complex General Manager, Dorothy Paez welcomed the guests and introduced Greg Miller, President & CEO of PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc. (PMHS). ?We are indeed excited to open this complex, furthering our involvement in the financial well being of the community starting with our charitable outreach,? said Greg Miller. The two Hilton hotels teamed up with the Hospice of the Chesapeake, a local, non-profit organization based in Anne Arundel County whose mission is to care for and improve the quality of life for the sick and dying in the community. The hotels put together an interactive fund raising platform. All guests at the Hilton Hoop-la event were given the opportunity to pick the half time winners of the first three NCCA games. Guests won prizes for hotel suites stays and the proceeds from the contributions collected were donated to Hospice of the Chesapeake.

Local businesses, along with members from the Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce and Anne Arundel Conference & Visitors Bureau were in attendance as the group planted a Cherry Blossom tree as part of its dedication ceremony. After planting the tree a celebratory plaque was also placed to commemorate the occasion. Lewis the Duck, Homewood Suites brand mascot, flew in from Memphis to encourage hotel associates and celebrate in the unveiling of the 265th Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel.

Community dignitaries Bob Burdon, President & CEO of Chamber of Commerce and Connie del Signore, President & CEO of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County CVB, joined with hotel leadership to launch these hotels. They spoke about the importance of travel to business growth both locally and at a national level. Connie commented on the environmentally friendly practices of these Hilton brands including the concentration of HGI on gardens. Both agreed how great it was to see the creative approach of housing two distinct brands in a single structure. Alexis Henderson, from the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp., presented the hotel a citation on behalf of the Anne Arundel County Executive, John Leopold.

Best part of all, guests stayed back to watch the ?tip-off? games on the Road to the Final Four tournament on large screens in the lobby of the Hilton Garden Inn. Other activities included nerf basket ball competition where guests could win jerseys of their favorite college team. Fun sports-venue foods were served and everybody present got to sample the Hoop-la wine from Napa Valley. Distributed by Boutique Vineyards, this wine was available to guests at the event even before it was launched in the market. The winner of the Hilton Hoop-la contest received tickets to the premium suite at the Verizon Center for the last home game of the Washington Wizard?s season.

In celebration of the NCAA Tournament, the Hilton Hoopla fun continues throughout the month of March and April with a very special introductory rate available. Call 410.878.7200 / 410.878.7201 Reference promotional code: HOP

?This innovative building has exceptional design. But what gives the hotel its heart are its associates. Speaking on behalf of the hotel team, we are trained and prepared to provide you with the best hospitality every single day. And that is our pledge to you,? said Greg Miller. Everyone present was reminded to mark their calendars for the Grand Opening Big Bash celebration in May 7, 2009.

Located at 7491 New Ridge Road, the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills hotels are in a prime location for both business travelers and vacationing families. The hotels are situated only a few miles from the BWI airport and just minutes from downtown Baltimore. Area landmarks include the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore National Aquarium and National Security Agency. Also located less than one mile from the Arundel Mills Mall, the second largest mall in the state of Maryland, the hotels offer its guests plenty of shopping and dining options at over 225 stores, including entertainment venues such as Dave & Buster?s and Medieval Times. Travelers also have the convenience of nearby Annapolis and Washington DC, which are located less than a half hour away.

Owned by The Buccini/Pollin Group of Washington, D.C. and operated by D.C.-based PMHS, the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills feature a total of 250 guestrooms and 3,700 square feet of flexible meeting space. This arrangement of two brands in one building enables the hotels to share amenities and while still keeping the design elements of each brand distinct and separate. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn, visit http://www.baltimorearundelmills.hgi.com , and to learn more about the Homewood Suites, please visit http://www.baltimorearundelmills.homewoodsuites.com .

About The Buccini/Pollin Group (Buccini/Pollin):

Buccini/Pollin is a privately held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company with offices in Wilmington, DE, Washington DC, suburban Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. Buccini/Pollin has developed and acquired office, hotel, multifamily, townhouse, industrial, retail, and parking properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Buccini/Pollin has acquired or developed over $ 3 billion in assets, including six million SF of office, industrial, and retail space in 64 buildings, 3,200 hotel rooms in 17 hotels, six major residential communities, and 1,200 covered parking spaces. Buccini/Pollin is the largest privately held office landlord in the Philadelphia region.

About PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc. (PMHS):

PMHS is the hotel management affiliate of Buccini/Pollin. Based in Washington, DC, the company manages all of Buccini/Pollin?s hotel assets, providing development, technical consulting, on-site management, and accounting expertise. Concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic, PMHS manages full-service and select-service hotels in the Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, and Choice families of brands. Since the opening of its first hotel in 1996, PMHS has participated in the development and acquisition/renovation of dozens of hotels with a market capitalization of $ 1 billion. PMHS is an approved management company for leading hotel brands, including the full-service Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites Hotel, and Homewood Suites by Hilton.

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Baltimore/Arundel Mills, MD (Vocus) May 13, 2009

On Thursday May 7th, 2009, the Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills celebrated its launch into the Arundel Mills market with its ?May?d for Each Other? grand opening celebration. The marriage of two hotel brands under one roof, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites by Hilton, created the perfect atmosphere for a wedding-themed party, featuring a piano and saxophone duet. And with the recent arrival of spring, April showers brought May flowers to this party as the crowd moved outdoors to the poolside patio to enjoy a luau and the live band, Looking for Lester.

Complex General Manager, Dorothy Paez welcomed the guests, which ranged from county officials to top hotel clients to students from the hospitality program at the Anne Arundel County Community College. Also in attendance were Hilton executives, including Craig Mance, Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for Hilton Hotels Corporation. ?Once again the Buccini/Pollin Group has proven that innovative design and relentless commitment to quality can lead to enhanced guest experience and operating efficiencies,? said Craig Mance.

Greg Miller, President & CEO of PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc. PMHS, played up the wedding theme of the two brands with a celebratory toast to a long and prosperous relationship. ?With their complimentary amenities and the ability to appeal to two distinct customer segments, these hotels are truly made for each other. We are very excited about the opening of this complex and the opportunity to further our involvement in the financial well being of the community, starting with our charitable outreach,? said Greg Miller. The two hotels teamed up with the Stork?s Nest , a non-profit, prenatal education program that helps keep pregnant women and their babies healthy while fighting infant mortality. Partnering with the Anne Arundel County Department of Health and March of Dimes, Stork?s Nest ensures that new mothers are informed throughout the pregnancy process and receive adequate medical care early and often.

The hotels put together an interactive fund raising platform, as guests were invited to participate in a treasure hunt throughout both hotels and compete in remote control speed boat races in the pool. Prizes for those guests who found the most ?treasure? included an HD LCD television, concert tickets to see Keith Urban in a Verizon Center executive suite, free hotel stays, and gift certificates to various local restaurants in the Arundel Mills area, including Medieval Times, Dave & Busters and Jordan?s Steakhouse. All proceeds from the contributions collected were donated to the Stork?s Nest.

Located at 7491 New Ridge Road, the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills hotels are in a prime location for both business travelers and vacationing families. The hotels are situated only a few miles from the BWI airport and just minutes from downtown Baltimore. Area landmarks include the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Camden Yards, home of the Baltimore Orioles, M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore National Aquarium, and the National Security Agency. Also located less than one mile from the Arundel Mills Mall, the second largest mall in the state of Maryland, the hotels offer its guests plenty of shopping and dining options at over 225 stores, including entertainment venues such as Dave & Buster?s and Medieval Times. Travelers also have the convenience of nearby Annapolis and Washington DC, which are located less than a half hour away.

Owned by The Buccini/Pollin Group of Washington, D.C. and operated by D.C.-based PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc., the Hilton Garden Inn & Homewood Suites Baltimore/Arundel Mills feature a total of 250 guestrooms and 3,700 square feet of flexible meeting space. This arrangement of two brands in one building enables the hotels to share amenities and while still keeping the design elements of each brand distinct and separate. For more information on the Hilton Garden Inn, visit http://www.baltimorearundelmills.hgi.com, and to learn more about the Homewood Suites, please visit http://www.baltimorearundelmills.homewoodsuites.com

About The Buccini/Pollin Group (Buccini/Pollin)

Buccini/Pollin is a privately held, full-service real estate acquisition, development and management company with offices in Wilmington, DE, Washington DC, suburban Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. Buccini/Pollin has developed and acquired office, hotel, multifamily, townhouse, industrial, retail, and parking properties in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. Buccini/Pollin has acquired or developed over $ 3 billion in assets, including six million SF of office, industrial, and retail space in 64 buildings, 3,200 hotel rooms in 17 hotels, six major residential communities, and 1,200 covered parking spaces. Buccini/Pollin is the largest privately held office landlord in the Philadelphia region.

About PM Hospitality Strategies, Inc. (PMHS)

PMHS is the hotel management affiliate of Buccini/Pollin. Based in Washington, DC, the company manages all of Buccini/Pollin?s hotel assets, providing development, technical consulting, on-site management, and accounting expertise. Concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic, PMHS manages full-service and select-service hotels in the Hilton, Starwood, Marriott, and Choice families of brands. Since the opening of its first hotel in 1996, PMHS has participated in the development and acquisition/renovation of dozens of hotels with a market capitalization of $ 1 billion. PMHS is an approved management company for leading hotel brands, including the full-service Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites Hotel, and Homewood Suites by Hilton.

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Ramsey, NJ and Ossining, NY (Vocus) February 26, 2010

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. (Konica Minolta) and the Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes? (CSAH) have partnered to bring 25 severely wounded American veterans and their families/caregivers to the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on March 6, 2010 at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. This continues the partnership Konica Minolta enjoys with CSAH in which Konica Minolta donates game tickets Konica Minolta-sponsored sporting events to the CSAH, the leading nongovernmental organization providing emergency financial aid to severely wounded troops from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families, as part of its continued efforts to support local communities in which the company maintains a presence.

The fourth annual Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic is the traditional start of the lacrosse season for the game?s growing fan base. This year, for the first time, the game lineup features a tripleheader. ACC rivals, Maryland and Duke, will face off in the first game at 11:00a ET. The second game at 1:30p is a Face-Off Classic fixture: Princeton vs. Johns Hopkins. The third game features event newcomers Notre Dame and Loyola at 4:00p. The second and third games will be broadcasted live on ESPNU.

?This is our third year as the title sponsor of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic, and we look to leverage our position in a way that allows us to honor the brave men and women who have served our country,? said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. ?We are very proud to continue working with the Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes, and we?re looking forward to seeing the veterans in Baltimore.?

25 veterans will be attending the game as well as CPL. Donny Daughenbaugh, USMC (Ret).

On October 12, 2004, in Mahmoudiya, a city south of Baghdad, CPL Daughenbaugh was on a night foot patrol when a vehicle sped past his unit, screeched to a stop and opened fire on them with an AK-47. Donny was shot in the face by the attackers. The bullet barreled through his left cheekbone and lodged between the base of his skull and his top vertebra, fracturing his jawbone and just missing his vital nerves and brain by millimeters. A metal plate was placed to repair his jaw and the bullet was left in place because it was too close to his brain to remove.

Donny now works for the Coalition as a National Spokesman and director of event management.

?All of us at the Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes continue to be awed by Konica Minolta?s continued generosity and staunch support of America?s severely wounded service men and women,? said Patrick Norberto, General Manager, Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes. ?I am glad that corporations like Konica Minolta are willing to partner with us in our mission to provide severely wounded troops with the help they need and the respect they deserve.?

Ticket Information

Ticket prices for 2010 are $ 30 for Club Level seats, $ 20 for Lower Level reserved seats, $ 15 for groups of 10 or more and $ 10 for groups of 100 or more. All seats for the event are reserved so lacrosse fans are urged to make their plans early to purchase the best seats in the house.

Lacrosse fans interested in ticket information can call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE. Fans can also visit FaceOffClassic.com to get the latest news on the event and download a ticket order form.

About the Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes

The Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes is a 501(c)(3), non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to helping the severely wounded veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and their families rebuild their lives. The organization is the top nongovernmental association helping wounded troops from Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom and since its 2004 inception, has provided emergency assistance to severely wounded troops and their families in over 11,000 cases.

More than $ 22 million dollars has been distributed to date to prevent car repossessions and utility shut-offs while trips to sporting events, entertainment parks, and shows help to boost service members? morale, break the boredom of the routine of recuperation and help reintegrate wounded troops into civilian life. The annual all-expense paid Road to Recovery Conference provides seminars, career counseling, job fairs, evaluations, and inspirational success stories.

CSAH has partnered with numerous celebrities including Gary Sinise, Stephen Cochran, Big & Rich, LeAnn Rimes, Charlie Daniels, Regis Philbin and key corporate partners like Konica Minolta, T-Mobile, American Airlines, General Motors, Northrop Grumman and RoadCare Plus to help further our cause.

For more information, or to learn how you can help, please visit the website at http://www.saluteheroes.org.

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook and Twitter.

Konica Minolta Contact

James Norberto

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

+1 201.825.4000

Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes Contact

Patrick Norberto

Coalition to Salute America?s Heroes

+1 914.432.5400, extension 108

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Ramsey, NJ and Baltimore, MD (Vocus) March 4, 2010

When Maryland-Duke, Princeton-Johns Hopkins and Notre Dame-Loyola go head to head during the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on March 6, there will be 100 very special guests at M&T Stadium in Baltimore watching the games, thanks to title sponsor Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. (Konica Minolta). As part of continued efforts to support local communities in which the company maintains a presence, Konica Minolta, a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop, is donating 100 game tickets to the Gardenville Gators of the Baltimore City Youth Lacrosse Club and the lacrosse team at the Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy.

?One of our corporate initiatives is to connect with our local communities and a big part of that initiative is helping young students experience high profile events such as the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic,? said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. Inc. ?We are proud to be able to step up and provide these young lacrosse players with a chance to experience lacrosse on the collegiate level, and hope they are engaged to become the next-generation of great college lacrosse players and business leaders.?

Established in 2003, the Baltimore City Youth Lacrosse Team started with one team and today has grown into a championship program with more than 250 players on more than 10 teams. The program was started by Cameron Battle, whose vision was to introduce the game of lacrosse to the inner city youth of Baltimore. In addition to continually teaching the fundamentals of lacrosse along with the competitiveness of the sport, the Gardenville Gators instruct their players about the importance of sportsmanship in sports and in life.

?On behalf of the Gardenville Gators Lacrosse program, I would like to thank Konica Minolta for assisting our program,? said Michael “Tiger” McKinnon, Assistant Director, Gators Lacrosse. ?Our kids attended the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic the past two years and had an incredible experience. They can?t wait to be part of it again.?

Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy is a tuition-free, independent, Jesuit middle school providing opportunities that redefine the future for boys in Baltimore. Operating costs are funded by charitable giving from individuals, foundations and corporations. Students attend school on an extended day schedule for eleven months a year. The supportive environment and rigorous curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills to achieve. The academic curriculum is complemented by classes in art and music, and a comprehensive athletics program with six interscholastic teams, including lacrosse. Graduates of the Academy are accepted into the finest college preparatory high schools in the mid-Atlantic region. The educational program gets results – 99% of graduates have received their high school diploma, and more than 85% have matriculated in college or university.

“On behalf of the Saint Ignatius Loyola Academy?s lacrosse team, I would like to thank Konica Minolta for its support,” said Sebastian Price, Head Coach. “This is my fourth year coaching at the Academy and during my tenure we have tried to use lacrosse as a means to expand our students? horizons. An outstanding event like the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic provides our players with an experience that can inspire them to succeed as both athletes and students.”

Ticket Information

Ticket prices for 2010 are $ 30 for Club Level seats, $ 20 for Lower Level reserved seats, $ 15 for groups of 10 or more and $ 10 for groups of 100 or more. All seats for the event are reserved so lacrosse fans are urged to make their plans early to purchase the best seats in the house.

Lacrosse fans interested in ticket information can call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE. Fans can also visit http://www.FaceOffClassic.com to get the latest news on the event and download a ticket order form.

Team Practice Schedule at M&T Bank Stadium ? Friday, March 5

10.00a to 11.30a / Johns Hopkins University

11.30a to 1.00p / Loyola University

1.00p to 2.30p / University of Maryland

2.30p to 4.00p / Princeton University

4.00p to 5.30p / Duke University

5.30p to 7.00p / University of Notre Dame

Game Schedule at M&T Bank Stadium ? Saturday, March 6

11.00a / Maryland vs. Duke

1.30p / Princeton vs. Johns Hopkins

4:00p / Notre Dame vs. Loyola

About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the second consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. For more information, please visit http://www.CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook and Twitter.

Konica Minolta Contact

James Norberto

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.

+1 201.825.4000

Inside Lacrosse Contact

Christine Capella

Inside Lacrosse

+1 410.583.8740 (ext. 105)

Konica Minolta is a trademark of Konica Minolta Holdings, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

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Ramsey, NJ and Baltimore, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) February 22, 2011

Over the last five years, Inside Lacrosse has set the standard for promoting lacrosse with events such as the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic (Title sponsor: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.). This early season celebration for the sport has attracted more than 76,000 fans in its four-year history. The event has been a showcase for the elite names in college lacrosse, often serving as a preview of the NCAA Championships. Three of the last four national champions have started their season in the Face-Off Classic: Johns Hopkins in 2007, Syracuse in 2008 and Duke in 2010.

It’s no wonder that lacrosse fans circle the date for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic on their calendars each year. This year’s Face-Off Classic is set for Saturday, March 12 at M&T Bank Stadium with a game lineup that once again pits the top teams in college lacrosse against each other. Four of the six participating teams are ranked in the top 10 of the current Nike/Inside Lacrosse media poll and both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams will feature in the event.

2011 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic (Saturday, March 12 at M&T Bank Stadium)

Game No. 1 ? No. 1 Syracuse vs No. 14 Georgetown (11:00 a.m.)

Game No. 2 ? No. 5 Cornell vs No. 2 Virginia (1:30 p.m.)

Game No. 3 ? No. 9 Johns Hopkins vs UMBC (4:00 p.m.)

Fierce BIG EAST rivals No. 1 Syracuse and No. 14 Georgetown meet in the first game of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. The top ranked Orange return to the Face-Off Classic after last playing in the 2008 edition. A win over Syracuse would give Georgetown its first victory in the series since 2006 and almost certainly elevate the Hoyas to a top 10 ranking.

The second game pairs No. 2 Virginia and No. 5 Cornell. Bitter losses in the NCAA Semifinals saw both teams end its 2010 campaign at M&T Bank Stadium last May. The two opponents faced each other in the 2009 NCAA Semifinals, with the Big Red earning a 15-6 win. The Cavaliers gained a measure of revenge with a convincing 12-4 win at Cornell in the 2010 regular season.

Baltimore area foes No. 9 Johns Hopkins and UMBC will close out the event. Despite their geographic proximity to each other the Blue Jays and the Retrievers have only met eight times. Hopkins has won all eight matchups, including all six since the series resumed in 2005. Last year, JHU topped UMBC 16-10 at Homewood Field. A tight game through much of the third quarter, UMBC trailed 10-9 before the Blue Jays went on a 6-1 run to close out the game and seal the win.

Tickets are now on sale for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. Ticket prices are: $ 35 for Club Level seats; $ 22 for Lower Level reserved seats; $ 18 for groups of 10 or more; and $ 12 for groups of 100 or more. Parking can also be purchased in advance for $ 15. All seating locations are reserved.

Lacrosse fans interested in ticket information can call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE. In addition to the Ravens? box office, fans can purchase through Ticketmaster online at http://www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Fans can also visit FaceOffClassic.com to get the latest news on the event and details on ordering tickets.

?This is a great lineup of games,? stated Andy Bilello, Associate Publisher for Inside Lacrosse and the event?s director. ?We welcome back Syracuse and Virginia, teams that participated in the first two Face-Off Classics in 2007 and 2008. Those two enter the season as the top two teams in the national polls. They are joined by a perennial power in Johns Hopkins and three new teams to the event in Cornell, Georgetown and UMBC. It?s a mix that includes teams that are accustomed to being in the spotlight and a few teams that are receiving an exciting opportunity to play on a big stage.?

?We?ve found that teams often raise their level of play in this setting. Last year, the three games were decided by a total of four goals, two in overtime. We?re looking for more thrilling finishes on March 12.?

2011 Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll (week of February 21)

(* indicates team is a 2011 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic participant)

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Ramsey, NJ and Baltimore, MD (Vocus/PRWEB) March 11, 2011

Over the last five years, Inside Lacrosse has set the standard for promoting lacrosse with events such as the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic (Title sponsor: Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.). This early season event has attracted more than 76,000 fans in its four-year history and has been a showcase for elite names in college lacrosse, often serving as a preview of the NCAA Championships. Three of the last four national champions have started their season in the Face-Off Classic ? Johns Hopkins in 2007, Syracuse in 2008 and Duke in 2010.

The wait is over as this year’s Face-Off Classic is set for tomorrow (Saturday, March 12) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore with a game lineup that once again pits the top teams in college lacrosse against each other. Five of the six participating teams are ranked in the top 20 of the current Nike/Inside Lacrosse media poll, and both the No. 1 and No. 2 teams will play top competition in the event.

2011 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic

(Saturday, March 12 at M&T Bank Stadium)

Game No. 1 ? No. 1 Syracuse vs No. 20 Georgetown (11:00 a.m.)

Game No. 2 ? No. 9 Cornell vs No. 2 Virginia (1:30 p.m.)

Game No. 3 ? No. 17 Johns Hopkins vs UMBC (4:00 p.m.)

All times Eastern

Games No. 1 and No. 2 will air on ESPNU, while fans can watch Game No. 3 on ESPN3.com.

Fierce BIG EAST rivals No. 1 Syracuse and No. 20 Georgetown meet in the first game of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. The top ranked Orange return to the Face-Off Classic after last playing in the 2008 event. A win over Syracuse would give Georgetown its first victory in the series since 2006 and could elevate the Hoyas in the rankings.

The second game pairs No. 2 Virginia and No. 9 Cornell. Bitter losses in the NCAA Semifinals saw both teams end their 2010 campaigns at M&T Bank Stadium last May. The two opponents faced each other in the 2009 NCAA Semifinals, with the Big Red earning a 15-6 win. The Cavaliers gained a measure of revenge with a convincing 12-4 win at Cornell in the 2010 regular season.

Baltimore area foes No. 17 Johns Hopkins and UMBC will close the event. Despite their geographic proximity to each other, the Blue Jays and the Retrievers have only met eight times. Hopkins has won all eight matchups, including the six events since the series resumed in 2005. Last year, JHU topped UMBC 16-10 at Homewood Field. A tight game through much of the third quarter, UMBC trailed 10-9 before the Blue Jays went on a 6-1 run to seal the victory.

Tickets can still be purchased for the 2011 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic. Ticket prices are: $ 35 for Club Level seats; $ 22 for Lower Level reserved seats; $ 18 for groups of 10 or more; and $ 12 for groups of 100 or more. Parking can also be purchased in advance for $ 15. All seating locations are reserved.

Lacrosse fans interested in ticket information can call the Baltimore Ravens box office at 410-261-RAVE. In addition to the Ravens box office, fans can purchase through Ticketmaster online at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Fans can also visit http://www.FaceOffClassic.com to get the latest news on the event and details on ordering tickets.

?This is a great lineup of games as we welcome back Syracuse and Virginia, teams that participated in the first two Face-Off Classics in 2007 and 2008,? stated Andy Bilello, Associate Publisher for Inside Lacrosse and the event?s director. ?Entering the season as the top two teams in the national polls, they are joined by a perennial power in Johns Hopkins and three new teams to the event in Cornell, Georgetown and UMBC. It?s a mix that includes teams accustomed to being in the spotlight and a few teams that are receiving an exciting opportunity to play on a big stage.?

The event often raises the level of play for all teams involved. ?Last year, the three games were decided by a total of four goals, two of which were in overtime. We?re looking for more thrilling finishes tomorrow,? added Bilello.

2011 Nike/Inside Lacrosse Media Poll (week of March 7)

(Bold indicates team is a 2011 Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic participant)

1. Syracuse

2. Virginia

3. Notre Dame

4. Hofstra

5. Massachusetts

6. Stony Brook

7. Princeton

8. Maryland

9. Cornell

10. North Carolina

11. Army

12. Loyola

13. Pennsylvania

14. Denver

15. Duke

16. Ohio State

17. Johns Hopkins

18. Yale

19. Bucknell

20. Georgetown

?Our entire organization looks forward to continuing our commitment to the game of lacrosse, especially with our strategic decision to extend our title sponsorship of the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic,” said Kevin Kern, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. “Our sports marketing initiatives have consistently proven to be very effective in building brand awareness of Konica Minolta. In partnership with our friends at Inside Lacrosse, we look forward to sharing a great day of fast-paced action with lacrosse fans across the country.?

Konica Minolta and Inside Lacrosse invite all lacrosse fans to follow all of the action on the companies? respective social media sites:

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About Konica Minolta

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc. is a leader in advanced imaging and networking technologies for the desktop to the print shop. For the fourth consecutive year, Konica Minolta was recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys. BLI has named Konica Minolta 2011 ?Line of the Year? award winner for the company?s award-winning line of bizhub Color and Monochrome Multifunctional Products. For more information, please visit CountOnKonicaMinolta.com and follow Konica Minolta on Facebook (@Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A), YouTube (@KonicaMinoltaUS), and Twitter (@KonicaMinoltaUS).

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Inside Lacrosse is the premier media outlet for the sport of lacrosse, covering print (Inside Lacrosse Magazine, Face-Off Yearbook), online (InsideLacrosse.com, LacrosseForums.com, NLLInsider.com, WingsZone.com/nllmb), video (InsideLacrosse.tv and ?Inside Lacrosse on ESPN?) and events (Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic, Konica Minolta Big City Classic). IL is the online partner of ESPN.com.

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(PRWEB) January 17, 2002

St. Patrick Parade welcomes the Special Olympics and Michael McCrary

January 15, 2002

Baltimore, MD: St. Patrick Celebrations, Inc, the producers of Baltimore’s annual Saint Patrick Parade, scheduled for March 17, 2002, announced today that the Maryland Special Olympics will be participating in the parade by including a float and bringing with them Baltimore Raven Michael McCrary (a long time supporter of the Special Olympics in Maryland).

The parade chairman, David Keelan, said “The Irish Community believes that the parade, as a community event, has the responsibility to represent not only the Irish American contributions to Maryland, but the contributions all members of the community are making to our lives today.”

“The St. Patrick Parade draws up to 200,000 spectators. We are happy to enable the Special Olympics to promote awareness of their goals, mission, and achievements of their athletes through their participation in this major annual event.” said Keelan

In addition to the Special Olympics many other community organizations, such as The Humane Society, The Maryland School for the Blind, and others are also participating in the parade:

Given the enormous amount of coordination the application cut off date is January 30, 2002.

Marketing Chairman, Kevin Urick, said, “We encourage all interested parties to submit their applications as soon as possible so that we have enough time to consider them for participation. Applications are available on our web site http://www.stpatrickdayparade.com.

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About the Parade

12 member Irish Community groups organize the parade. The parade is fully funded through the efforts of the volunteer parade committee. The 2001 parade operating expenses were over $ 92,000.00, yet the parade is free to all spectators. The parade is also proceeded by the O’Doul’s Shamrock 5K race – the second largest 5k in Maryland

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(PRWEB) June 15, 2003

”To be recognized as one of the country’s fastest growing companies is an honour,” said company president, Mark Nicholls. “Our success is the result of hard work and shared vision amongst all Sportexe employees. The sports surfacing industry is extremely competitive and it would be easy to get left behind without that cooperative approach. The fact that we’ve grown so quickly speaks extremely well for our future.”

Recent high-profile Sportexe projects include the installation of their Momentum Turf at the Baltimore Ravens’ M and T Bank Stadium and University of California’s Memorial Stadium.

About Sportexe

Utilizing their own highly skilled manufacturing and installation crews, Sportexe has become a leader in sports surfacing, with a reputation for competitive pricing and complete quality control at every stage of a job. They’ve successfully completed countless installations at scholastic, commercial and professional levels.

Each one of their removable and permanent artificial turf products is designed and manufactured to ensure maximum safety and playability, including their premier infill product, recently deemed the safest (by the Human Performance Lab, University of Calgary) of the industry’s 20 leading surfaces.

Sportexe is the exclusive turf system supplier for the Arena Football League, AF2, National Lacrosse League, Major Indoor Soccer League and US Indoor Soccer League.

About PROFIT Magazine

PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT—which currently reaches more than 350,000 readers nationally—hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982, as Canada’s first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit PROFITguide.com.

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Round Rock, TX (PRWEB) May 18, 2007

For the first time since the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, a world championship will be played in New Orleans, a city with a long history of hosting title games with nine Super Bowls, four Final Fours and numerous Sugar Bowls, New Orleans Bowls and Bayou Classics.

Sportexe, a global leader in the synthetic turf industry and exclusive turf provider for the Arena Football League, is proud to announce that it will be featured as the official playing surface of ArenaBowl XXI to be televised nationally on ESPN from the New Orleans Arena on Sunday, July 29 at 2 p.m. CST. The New Orleans Arena is home to the AFL’s New Orleans VooDoo and features Sportexe synthetic turf. This announcement comes just one week since Sportexe announced it will be the official turf system used for ArenaCup8, the championship game for the AFL’s developmental league, arenafootball2.

“We are extremely excited to be underfoot of the AFL’s finest athletes at ArenaBowl XXI,” said Sportexe spokesperson Aaron S. Lee. “The New Orleans Arena is the perfect venue to host the AFL’s championship game. This event which combines the longevity and growth of one of the country’s great pro sports leagues with the history and resilience of one of the world’s great cities is something Sportexe can hang its hat on with pride. This is indeed a special season for all involved.”

Sportexe continues to solidify its status as the top professional indoor synthetic turf provider in North America as it is an official or exclusive turf provider for not only the AFL and af2, but also the Major Indoor Soccer League and the National Lacrosse League. Sportexe synthetic turf system clients also include the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens, New Orleans Saints, S.F. 49ers, and Buffalo Bills, along with the NCAA’s Cal-Berkeley, LSU, Alabama and Southern Miss.

“Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, infilled or non-infilled, no other company knows synthetic turf like Sportexe,” said Lee. “That is why Sportexe is the exclusive choice of many of the nation’s top professional sports leagues and the premium choice among consumers who demand quality and performance.”

“Sportexe has been our exclusive turf partner providing a tremendous product to the AFL since 1999,” said AFL Chief Operating Officer Joe Vrankin. “They are the perfect supplier for our championship game field.”

ArenaBowl weekend will be filled with interactive player and celebrity events, the annual ArenaBall Awards Show, a player combine, concerts, fan festivals and more. Significant community relations efforts will also be apart of the events leading up to the game. ArenaBowl XXI will mark the AFL’s third consecutive neutral-site championship game, all of which featured Sportexe synthetic turf systems. ArenaBowl XIX and ArenaBowl XX were both played in Las Vegas.

About Sportexe:

With offices in Ontario, Texas, and Georgia, Sportexe is dedicated to delivering top notch synthetic turf solutions to each and every client. As an acknowledged leader in the industry, the U.S Company prides itself on delivering products that feature the latest in innovation and superior engineering with an emphasis on research and development. Currently Sportexe is the exclusive or official turf system supplier for The Arena Football League, (AFL/AF2), National Lacrosse League (NLL), Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL), U.S. Indoor Soccer Association, and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA). Additionally, Sportexe partners with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA). Sportexe has also made tremendous progress in the international scene by securing relationships with both the International Hockey F

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