Bravo Sports Expands Outdoor Division With Addition of E-Z UP® Instant Shelters® For Retail



BRAVO SPORTS EXPANDS OUTDOOR DIVISION
WITH ADDITION OF E-Z UP® INSTANT SHELTERS® FOR RETAIL

Santa Fe Springs, CA –Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, is proud to announce the company has expanded the outdoor division by entering into an exclusive license agreement with International E-Z UP, Inc., a company renowned for creating the first patented Instant Shelter® and “pop up” canopy .

With a roster of market leading brands, Bravo Sports has been looking to expand its presence in the retail channels for instant outdoor shade products.  “We are excited about the partnership with E-Z UP,” says Leonardo Pais, CEO of Bravo Sports.  “It is a logical fit for Bravo Sports because the companies share many of the same core competencies.  Rolling the E-Z UP brand into our portfolio of premium outdoor brands will be seamless and provide us with enhanced brand recognition to further our growth.”

Bravo Sports will license, manufacture, and market the E-Z UP® line of recreational instant shade products to retail markets.  Built for ease-of-use, durability and portability, the company will continue to feature the E-Z UP patented scissor action truss system.

“For over 30 years, E-Z UP has built a reputation on innovation and quality,” says Mark C. Carter, who founded the company in 1982 and invented and patented the E-Z UP® Instant Shelter® at the age of 22, in 1983.  “We believe our partnership with Bravo Sports will expand E-Z UP’s visibility in the U.S. and Canada retail market by utilizing Bravo’s impressive combination of substantial retail customer base in combination with ours and their distribution infrastructure.”

ABOUT E-Z UP:
In business for over 30 years, International E-Z UP, Inc. manufactures and markets a line of patented “instant shelters” and accessories that have revolutionized the tent and canopy industry.  Utilizing E-Z UP technology along with a commitment to production of superior quality and innovative products, E-Z UP continues to lead the portable shelter industry. The Instant Shelter® sets up in seconds on any surface without the use of tools or ropes. Popular uses include corporate, outdoor recreation, exhibit/sales booths, catered affairs, hotel, civic and special events, and many others. (800) 45-SHADE  www.ezup.com

ABOUT BRAVO SPORTS:
Bravo Sports, global leader in the recreational and sporting goods markets, has a stable of market-leading brands, including:  E-Z UP™, Shade Tech™, Quik Shade™, John Deere™, Element™, Moto Shade™, Quik Chair™, Quik Shade Pets™,  Blacktop 360™, Airzone™, Variflex™, Pulse Performance Products™, Kryptonics™, Darkstar™, Blind™, Tony Hawk™,  X Games™, Satellite™, Maple™, Channel One™, Static™, Ten-Eighty™, and Hyper™; to go along with several industry leading licenses with other outstanding partners like Marvel™,  Nickelodeon™ and Disney/Pixar™.  Products made by Bravo Sports, which include Instant Canopies, BBQ’s, Trampolines, Skateboards, Scooters, Skates, Ramps, Rails and more, can be found at major retailers worldwide.  Bravo Sports headquarters is located at 12801 Carmenita Rd., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670. 562-484-5100  www.bravosportscorp.com, www.pulsescooters.com, www.quikshade.com, www.quikshadepets.com, www.blacktop360.com,www.ezup.com

$41.5 MILLION BEACH FRONT ASSIGNMENT AWARDED TO ROB GIEM OF HÔM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

The Irvine Cove Property (2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach) Will Be Presented in a
Sealed Bid Offering on Thursday, June 27

Newport Beach, CA –  Now available, 2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach is one of only five homes that opens directly onto the sands of Irvine Cove, a sought after stretch of Southern California coastline in a gated private community.  Unique property specialists Rob Giem and Tad Baltzer, top producing  agents at HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across Southern California, will be presenting the property in a sealed bid.   The list price for the property is $41.5 million and the minimum bid is $28.8 million, which is also the published reserve.

Bids are due before 5:00 pm on Thursday, June 27 to Rob Giem (949.933.7046) at rob.giem@homgroup.com or Tad Baltzer (949.554.4140) at tbaltzer@homgroup.com.

“The property is spectacular,” says Rob Giem. “The local market for luxury property has improved significantly in this calendar year. This sealed bid offering is a compelling opportunity to acquire an exceptional, newly completed seaside residence.” To view photos and video of the desirable beach front property, as well as get additional information on 2495 Riviera Drive: http://www.lagunabeach-oceanfront.com

About 2495 Riviera Drive, Laguna Beach:
Featuring 115 linear feet on the beach, the approximately 7,200 square foot residence includes five bedrooms and nine baths. Completed in 2012, this striking residence perfectly embodies the promise of such an extraordinary oceanfront parcel.  The defining elements of California design – walls of glass, generously scaled rooms, a central courtyard, an informal plan, and correlated indoor/outdoor living – have been successfully incorporated into the design.

Clad in mahogany, bronze, limestone and glass, the substance of the structure is undeniable. Seamless transitions between interiors and exteriors evidence the transparent design complements this one-of-a-kind oceanfront setting. Offered well below the cost, this is an exceptional opportunity which will not come again. 

About Rob Giem:
Rob Giem has been representing clients in the sale and acquisition of fine coastal homes for over two decades. Clients appreciate his knowledge of the market, strategic marketing plans as well as his ability to negotiate favorable outcomes. His dedication has created lasting relationships with extraordinary trust. Rob has been involved in several record-setting transactions including the sales of the most expensive residence in the county, as well as the most expensive off-water and bay front residences. He has closed other record transactions in Newport Beach, Newport Coast, Laguna Beach and Shady Canyon. Recently, Rob was ranked by the Wall Street Journal and Realtrends as the 20th highest producing agent in the United States. Rob also serves as the Managing Director of HOM Sotheby’s International Realty. 

ABOUT HÔM SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

HÔM Sotheby’s International Realty is a luxury residential brokerage firm representing fine properties across southern California. With offices in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Balboa Island, Palm Springs, La Quinta, Rancho Mirage and Desert Falls, the Corporate Office is located at 1200 Newport Center Drive, Suite 100, Newport Beach, California 92660  949.554.1200  newport@homgroup.com www.homgroup.com

Save The Date! OC Suitcase Soirée: A Fundraising Voyage Helping Children With Autism




SAVE-THE-DATE

Eddie Guardado Foundation to Host Inaugural
OC Suitcase Soirée Benefiting Children with Autism


WHO:             Former MLB All-Star Pitcher Eddie Guardado, along with his wife Lisa Guardado,
will host the OC Suitcase Soirée to benefit children with autism.

WHAT:           The OC Suitcase Soirée invites guests to arrive, bags packed, in anticipation of winning one of the three grand prize travel packages, which departs directly from the event by private plane or limousine for a weekend getaway in Las Vegas, Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. Guests at the fundraising event will be entertained by live music, participate in silent and live auctions, and dine on an array of cuisine from top Orange County restaurants, while enjoying wine tasting and specialty drinks provided by Young's Market. 

100% of event net proceeds will benefit the Eddie Guardado Foundation, which supports the direct service program of ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!). ACT Today! is a national non-profit providing care and treatment to children with autism and support and assistance to families who do not have the means to provide the necessary treatment, therapy and tools for their children impacted by autism.

WHERE:           Lyon Air Museum, 19300 Ike Jones Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92707

WHEN:             Friday, September 20, 2013, 7 to 11 p.m.

TICKET INFO:  www.ocsuitcasesoiree.org or 714-442-3535


About The Eddie Guardado Foundation:
Major League All-Star Pitcher, Eddie Guardado and his wife Lisa established The Eddie Guardado Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) in 2008 after their youngest child, Ava, was diagnosed with autism. Lisa and Eddie understand the emotional and financial hardships families impacted with autism experience and founded the Eddie Guardado Foundation to help other families receive access to therapy and treatments that they could not otherwise afford.

In January 2011, The Eddie Guardado Foundation joined forces with ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today!), as both non-profits share the mission of providing awareness of and access to effective therapies for children with autism. Since their partnership began, the Eddie Guardado Foundation has enabled ACT Today! to provide an additional 100 grants to help children with autism achieve their highest potential. The organizations continue to collaborate together with Eddie and Lisa serving on the ACT Today! board. www.eddieguardadofoundation.org

Shock Doctor Continues Its Fearless Performance Tour In Council Bluffs, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska

Shock Doctor Fearless Performance Tour will be making stops at the SlumpBuster youth baseball tournament at the Council Bluffs Sports Complex in Iowa from June 13- 19. It will then continue its tour to the Omaha Baseball Village for the College World Series, where it can be spotted from June 20-24.