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2023 Issue 3 | GearedUp
Alder Partners Makes a Sunny Impact This Summer
Even though the summer months are often not as busy for franchisees , Alder Partners is making the most of the slower season by getting involved with its local community . On June 3 , Alder Partners donated over 300 Planet Fitness ® duffle bags , which were handed out to participants at two separate events : the New Balance Foundation 5k for Fitness and the Fitness on the Field event .
The New Balance Foundation 5k for Fitness was held by the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center . This event was in support of its Let ’ s Get Movin ’ initiative , a lifestyle-change program for children and teens that promotes healthy living and exercise , teaches proper nutrition and helps younger people to make healthier lifestyle choices . There were about 300 runners in the New Balance
Alder Partners donated over 300 PF duffle bags for distribution during the New Balance Foundation 5k for Fitness .
Pinnacle Service Brands Starts Spring Off Right with Starkville Stride
Pinnacle Service Brands partnered up with the
Starkville Chamber of Commerce to sponsor the Starkville Stride , a team competition for local businesses to reach the highest number of steps between March 1 and April 14 . The Greater Starkville Development Partnership aims to enhance the quality of life and economic vibrancy for residents , visitors and business owners . For the past three years , the partnership has run the Starkville Stride Challenge to get local businesses up and moving with the goal of improving the overall health and wellness of the Starkville community .
During the Starkville Stride Challenge , teams competed to win a trophy , while individuals on a team could be entered into drawings for cash prizes or door prizes donated by local businesses . Everyone had to pay an entry fee of $ 10 to enter the challenge . Once the entry fee was paid , each participant received a link to sign up for the MoveSpring app , which is the partnership ’ s primary fitness tracker . The app can be used on any smart device to track
Foundation 5k for Fitness .
Fitness on the Field was held in Conyers , Georgia . The event ’ s participants were welcome to join in a wide array of outdoor workouts . The event was free and promoted the importance of health and wellness . Over 150 participants took part in the Fitness on the Field event . Also in June , the franchise group had to complete a full cardio reequip . After the reequip , the group donated almost a dozen pieces of cardio equipment to the Revere School Department , which allowed the Revere High School to upgrade its current weight room .
Students at the Garfield School in Revere , Massachusetts , were able to stay hydrated during their field day thanks to Alder Partners , which donated a pallet of PF-branded waters .
Alder Partners also donated a pallet of PF ® -branded waters to the Garfield School in Revere , Massachusetts . The group wanted to make sure that the local students were able to stay cool and hydrated during their field day . Since Alder Partners has 28 locations in Georgia and nine locations in Massachusetts , the group tries to stay involved in those two states as much as possible .
“ As always , we feel it is important to give back to the community any way we can , and when we are able to help the youth , it just makes it that much more fulfilling ,” said Area Manager Joseph Perrella . G
activity . Every participant received a registration bag with a water bottle , health and wellness information , coupons from local businesses and more . Over 50 local businesses participated in the Starkville Stride this year .
As part of the sponsorship , Pinnacle Service Brands provided an exclusive offer and coupons in the official race swag bag . The group also had an advance preview night for Stride participants and an online workout session . The franchise awarded a free year of a Black Card membership for the top two male and female finishers .
The franchise ’ s sponsorship was in lieu of the Starkville grand opening March 19 . The Starkville Chamber of Commerce attended the grand opening . Other attendees for the grand opening event included the Mississippi State University mascot and the members of the Golden Triangle Boys & Girls Club . Pinnacle donated $ 2,500 to the local Boys & Girls Club in celebration of the grand opening . G
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