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Hopkins Named Director of Program Development

March 6th, 2007

Hopkins Named Director of Program Development
Billiard Education Foundation Executive Director Laura Smith has announced the hire of long time industry leader Dawn Hopkins as Director of Program Development to assist the BEF in its goal of growing billiard’s grass roots through increased youth programs.

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BEF Academic Scholarship Program

March 6th, 2007

BEF Academic Scholarship Program
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is in the final month of accepting applications for the current year of scholarship awards. To be considered, completed paperwork must be submitted to the Billiard Education Foundation office, postmark no later than April 17, 2007.

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Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.

March 6th, 2007

Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.
The Armand Capital Group, a Chicago private equity firm and parent company of Belgium-based Saluc SA, maker of the famous Aramith billiard balls (www.aramith.com), has acquired the C.L. Bailey Co., a Marionville, MO, manufacturer and distributor of pool tables, gameroom furniture, and billiard accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.

March 6th, 2007

Parent Company of Aramith Acquires the C.L. Bailey Co.
The Armand Capital Group, a Chicago private equity firm and parent company of Belgium-based Saluc SA, maker of the famous Aramith billiard balls (www.aramith.com), has acquired the C.L. Bailey Co., a Marionville, MO, manufacturer and distributor of pool tables, gameroom furniture, and billiard accessories. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker

March 2nd, 2007

ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker
With the ultimate goal of gaining cue sport affiliation to the USOC – US Olympic Committee, the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is very pleased to announce a very significant restructuring within the United States for all three recognized disciplines of billiards – Carom, Pool and Snooker.
First, both the USBA – United States Billiard Association (Carom) and the USSA – United States Snooker Association (Snooker) formally agreed to be represented by…

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ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker

March 2nd, 2007

ACS Gains National Governing Body Status for Carom, Pool and Snooker
With the ultimate goal of gaining cue sport affiliation to the USOC – US Olympic Committee, the American CueSports Alliance (ACS) is very pleased to announce a very significant restructuring within the United States for all three recognized disciplines of billiards – Carom, Pool and Snooker.
First, both the USBA – United States Billiard Association (Carom) and the USSA – United States Snooker Association (Snooker) formally agreed to be represented by the ACS within the international billiard structure.

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Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services

February 21st, 2007

Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services
All STAT Courier Services, Inc. and its subsidiary, All Stat Business Support Services, LLC, is pleased to announce their partnership and official sponsoring of professional pool player Kim Shaw. All STAT is honored to be working with Kim, ‘The Cooler’ Shaw. “We have a great appreciation for her ability and dedication to women’s professional pool. We are confident Kim will continue to be a world class player and look forward…

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Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services

February 21st, 2007

Kim Shaw Partners with All STAT Courier Services
All STAT Courier Services, Inc. and its subsidiary, All Stat Business Support Services, LLC, is pleased to announce their partnership and official sponsoring of professional pool player Kim Shaw. All STAT is honored to be working with Kim, ‘The Cooler’ Shaw. “We have a great appreciation for her ability and dedication to women’s professional pool. We are confident Kim will continue to be a world class player and look forward to her many championships,” says Martha Watts, CEO and Director of All STAT.

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Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move Offices

February 16th, 2007

Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move OfficesMarketing Research to Receive Focus
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), the industry trade association for the billiards equipment and establishment sectors, will partner with Atlanta-based Meeting Expectations, a strategic consulting firm specializing in providing services to national trade associations. The BCA’s International Billiard Home Recreation Trade Show (set for Las Vegas in June) highlights innovation in billiards, including pool tables and supplies for home recreation use…

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Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move Offices

February 16th, 2007

Billiard Congress to Change Management Structure, Move OfficesMarketing Research to Receive Focus
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA), the industry trade association for the billiards equipment and establishment sectors, will partner with Atlanta-based Meeting Expectations, a strategic consulting firm specializing in providing services to national trade associations. The BCA’s International Billiard Home Recreation Trade Show (set for Las Vegas in June) highlights innovation in billiards, including pool tables and supplies for home recreation use as well as commercial billiard enterprises.

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