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NEWTON, Mass — Firestone Financial Corp. a leading provider of equipment financing, announced the addition of Berkshire Bank to its bank group and the signing of $150 Million, multi-year revolving credit facility. Provided through a bank group led by Citizens Bank, the facility is an increase of $25 Million to the line secured in May […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc., a leading theme park and entertainment company, announced March 4, 2013, that Judith A. McHale has been named a member of the board of directors of SeaWorld Entertainment. McHale, who recently served in the U.S. State Department as Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, joins […]
AUSTELL, Ga. — Six Flags Over Georgia announced on March 4, 2013, the retirement of its park president, Melinda Ashcraft, capping an incredible 45-year career with Six Flags. Ashcraft has enjoyed a remarkable journey with Six Flags that began at Six Flags Over Georgia, where she worked as a ride operator the year the park […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — San Antonio’s new destination for family fun includes world-renowned Morgan’s Wonderland theme park and its newest neighbor, 8,000-seat Toyota Field, a new multi-purpose stadium and home of the San Antonio Scorpions FC pro soccer team. Morgan’s Wonderland will begin its 2013 season at 10 a.m. Friday, March 1, while the Scorpions […]
SANDUSKY, Ohio — Cedar Point amusement park/resort reached an exciting milestone February 27, when workers completed the track for GateKeeper, the record-breaking wing coaster that has transformed the park’s entrance. At approximately 2 p.m., workers connected the last of the 102 pieces of track, closing the 4,164-foot loop. “GateKeeper is truly an innovation in thrills,” […]
Thousands of attractions industry professionals to convene in Beijing for the four-day conference and trade show at the China National Convention Center in 17-20 June 2014 The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) announced Asian Attractions Expo (AAE) 2014 will take place at the China National Convention Center (CNCC) in Beijing 17-20 June […]
A Change.org online petition has been created by those who want Playland Park in Rye, N.Y. to remain a true traditional amusement park. The petition is gaining momentum with numerous individuals from around the world showing their support by signing and commenting. The petition asks that the Westchester County, N.Y. Executive and Board of Legislators […]
The World Waterpark Association will broadcast a live webinar on March 6, 2013, at 2 p.m. ET with a session on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, brought to you by the WWA’s Government Relations Committee and the WWA Insurance Program and its partner agency, Haas & Wilkerson Insurance. The Affordable Care Act: What […]
The New Jersey Amusement Association is helping to spread the word that American Express and Clear Channel are teaming up to assist Hurricane Sandy relief efforts by offering free radio time for small businesses to announce to their communities that they are open for business. From now until March 31, 2013, small businesses can visit […]
GURNEE, Ill. — Go Big. Go Backward! For a limited time only, the world’s first suspended looping coaster, Batman The Ride, will be more intense than ever when riders dare to take on an all new experience – going backward! As the roller coaster climbs the 10-story lift hill, riders will take in the full […]
