GAINESVILLE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Meteor Education, the leader in the design and delivery of collaborative, flexible learning environments that accelerate student engagement, announces the acquisition of Advanced Technologies Consultants (ATC), a leading provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) training and equipment in both the secondary and post-secondary education markets. This acquisition not only reinforces Meteor Education’s commitment to helping K-12 schools and districts deliver comprehensive, future-ready learning solutions and environments that meet the needs of today’s students, it enables the company’s expansion of that vision to the post-secondary and career and workforce development markets.

ATC’s unique expertise in industry-standard training systems and curricula, paired with Meteor Education’s modern, collaborative and evidence-based learning environments, provides educational organizations at all levels with holistic solutions to help their students explore fast-growing career pathways such as smart manufacturing, mechatronics, automotive, automation, and robotics.

“This acquisition represents our opportunity to provide deeper CTE support to our current K-12 school and district partners, while expanding our ability to help post-secondary institutions provide critical career development pathways and reskilling of the US workforce,” said Bill Latham, CEO of Meteor Education. “By welcoming the ATC team to Meteor Education, we are broadening our combined impact, helping educational institutions create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that foster a new generation of future-ready learners.” 

“ATC is thrilled to become part of the Meteor Education family,” said Tom Close, President of Advanced Technologies Consultants. “We have long admired their commitment to transforming learning spaces to better serve students and educators. Together, we will enhance our ability to provide cutting-edge training technologies to schools across the country, ensuring more students have access to the high-quality, industry-relevant training they need to succeed.” 

This partnership sets the stage for future growth as both Meteor Education and ATC continue to develop solutions that inspire students, support educators, and transform the learning experience across K-12 and post-secondary spaces.

For more information, please visit www.meteoreducation.com and www.atctrain.com.

About Meteor Education:

Meteor Education is the leader in the design and delivery of collaborative, flexible learning environments that accelerate student engagement. As part of our full-service approach, Meteor’s local teams, educator experts and design specialists partner closely with each school district to create social classrooms and other custom spaces that empower educators to develop future-ready students. We provide training to teachers to help maximize the positive effect of each environment and tools so districts can measure the impact on student learning and the overall value provided to their community. Meteor has helped thousands of schools improve their learning settings over the past 30 years. In 2023, we partnered with over 1,000 districts across the US to impact the educational experience of more than 185,000 students.

About Advanced Technologies Consultants (ATC):

ATC is the leader in providing industry-standard training solutions for schools and companies that set students up for real world success. Our full-service approach includes local teams working closely with instructors to create educational programs that result in career-relevant skills and certifications. Through our more than 40 manufacturing partners, ATC offers a wide range of the most up-to-date curriculum, equipment, software and furniture. Every customer benefits from our 60 years of experience and free ongoing program support. ATC is proud to have helped over 2,100 schools across the US empower their students and achieve their training goals.

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Chelsea Adicks
Meteor Education
800-699-7516
cadicks@meteoreducation.com

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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Gift Card Market (thegiftcardmarket.com), based in Kansas City and Fort Myers, announced today at the Retail Gift Card Associations Forum event in San Diego the launch of a groundbreaking digital platform designed to simplify the process of sending gift cards to over 5 million local restaurants, spas, and salons. Consumers can now send local gift cards to their friends and loved ones effortlessly via text or email.

Until now consumers faced challenges finding gift cards for their favorite local businesses in one convenient location. The new Gift Card Market platform overcomes these obstacles by providing access to virtually all restaurants, spas, and salons anywhere in the US, and then enables gift cards for those businesses to be sent directly from a known contact, creating a more personal and meaningful experience.

“Consumers love sending gift cards for the amazing local restaurants that form the heart of our communities,” said Brett Glass, Founder and CEO of Gift Card Market. “They want a quick, secure, and easy way to deliver these gifts through a text message, within an existing conversation thread, to their loved ones.” This new “In the Moment” gifting capability allows consumers to instantly send thank you notes, acknowledge special occasions, or treat a friend while simultaneously driving traffic to local businesses.

With multiple patents pending, this new technology marks a significant leap from traditional gift card platforms, which often struggle to include local options. Gift Card Market has developed a dynamic, proprietary curation engine that customizes gift card options based on the local businesses chosen by the purchaser. 

Gift Card Market offers this service to local favorites at no cost to the merchants. Nicole Glass, President of Gift Card Market, stated, “Consumers equate food with love, and sending someone you care about to a beloved local gem is far more meaningful than giving a typical gift card.”

To expedite the rollout of its new technology, Gift Card Market has also partnered with Stored Value Solutions (SVS), a leader in the gift card industry. SVS will serve as their official launch partner, providing access to these local favorite restaurants for its existing clients. “SVS is renowned for its customer-centric approach and innovative solutions. We are excited to collaborate with the SVS team to bring a local focus to our industry,” said Brett Glass.

“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Gift Card Market. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our commitment to delivering innovative solutions to our clients and gift card consumers. Together, we will leverage our combined expertise to create exceptional value and drive growth in the industry. We look forward to working closely with Gift Card Market and are excited about the possibilities ahead,” said Jenny Parris, Chief Revenue Officer of SVS.

About Gift Card Market

Gift Card Market is a pioneering digital gift card platform that simplifies the process of sending gift cards to friends and family for over 5 million local restaurants, spas, and salons. In a world where finding gift cards for small, locally owned businesses can be difficult, Gift Card Market has made it easy with its innovative, patent-pending technology.

Users can discover local favorites through a simple search interface and enjoy streamlined sending options via text or email, backed by advanced fraud protection. Based in Kansas City and Fort Myers, Gift Card Market brings over 20 years of experience in gift card innovation. For media inquiries, contact 384461@email4pr.com.

About SVS

A leading prepaid provider, SVS manages more than 700 million card products and processes over 2 billion transactions annually. SVS partners with top retailers around the world to offer stored value solutions that effectively drive the behavior that will lead to business success. SVS is headquartered in Louisville Kentucky, USA, and owned by Atlanta-based Corpay, Inc.. For more information, visit: www.storedvalue.com.

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VANCOUVER, Oct. 7, 2024 /CNW/ — Governor Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero of the state of Nayarit in Mexico announced today that the state is now the official Mexican Tourism Destination of the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League and their home game venue, Rogers Arena.

“We are very pleased to be able to partner with such an integral part of the Vancouver world,” said Navarro Quintero. “We invite Vancouverites to visit the state of Nayarit to embark on a journey filled with rugged, pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant cultural experiences.

“We are home to breathtaking scenery, rich culture, and warm hospitality,” the governor added. “Nayarit is always an unforgettable experience for travelers seeking relaxation, adventure, and exploration.”

“One of the great things about the game of hockey is its ability to unite people from diverse backgrounds, which makes this new partnership with the state of Nayarit so meaningful,” said Michael Doyle, President, Canucks Sports &Entertainment, Business Operations. “Our fans enjoy unforgettable experiences at Rogers Arena, and I’m sure they’ll also be eager to visit Mexico and immerse themselves in the stunning scenery and rich culture of Nayarit.”

As the “Official Mexican Tourism Destination of the Canucks,” the state of Nayarit will benefit from a comprehensive, multi-platform marketing campaign that will feature its world-class tourism offerings. The partnership with Canucks Sports & Entertainment (CSE) includes onsite events, signage across Rogers Arena, and social media promotions for VIP experiences with the team, among other elements of the campaign.

The partnership with CSE marks the second sports such alliance for Nayarit following its alliance with National Football League team the Dallas Cowboys, announced in late August. Both efforts comprise the initial part of the state’s historic entrance to the world of professional sports and tourism partnerships.

The campaign aims to benefit from the visibility these sports alliances will create and expose more potential visitors interested in exploring the varied tourism offerings found in Nayarit.

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