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National Retail Solutions Continues Commitment to

Community with Another Employee Blood Drive

OUR BUREAU added Katz. “NRS is deeply com-
mitted to community welfare, as evi-
Newark, NJ
denced by our frequent blood drives,
ational Retail Solutions yearly toy collections, and coat drives.
(NRS), a leading provider of Our mission extends beyond business
Npoint-of-sale (POS) solutions success; we strive to positively im-
for independent retailers, is proud to pact people’s lives and help retailers
announce another employee blood thrive.”
drive for January 28. The blood drive National Retail Solutions (NRS)
demonstrates the company’s ongoing operates the leading point-of-sale
dedication to supporting community (POS) terminal-based platform and
health initiatives and saving lives. NRS Pay credit card processing for
“We are excited to partner again small and mid-size independent re-
with the New York Blood Center tailers. With thousands of active ter-
(NYBC) to allow our employees to minals across the USA and Canada,
donate blood,” said Elie Y. Katz, Pres- The blood drive is a testament to lives. The achievement underscores the robust, custom-built POS system
ident and CEO of NRS.The success of the continued commitment of NRS the impact even small actions can includes features such as inventory
our previous blood drive demonstrates and the IDT employees to supporting have when undertaken collectively. management, sales tracking, and mar-
the power of collective action, and we community health and saving lives. It “We believe in the power of col- keting tools, empowering store own-
are confident that our employees will builds on the success of our previous lective action, and blood donation ers to compete and thrive against the
continue to make a meaningful impact employee blood drive, which collected is a simple yet impactful way for our competition. NRS is a subsidiary of
in the community.” 9000 ml of blood to potentially save 123 employees to make a real difference,” IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT).

Blazers Cricket Academy: A Year of Triumph and Vision

ARCHAN MEHTA Looking ahead to 2025, BCA
aims to continue its growth with ex-
San Jose, CA
citing plans. These include introduc-
he Blazers Cricket Academy ing a uniform coaching curriculum,
(BCA) recently celebrated its building two more turf pitches, and
Tfirst anniversary, highlighting a establishing a high-performance
year of remarkable growth and success center. They also want to strength-
in Bay Area cricket. Starting small in en pathways for players to transition
2023, BCA has quickly become a into local clubs, minor leagues, and
key player in the local cricket scene, major leagues, ensuring a clear path
achieving significant milestones and for those pursuing cricket at higher
setting ambitious goals for the future levels.
of Blazers Cricket Academy. Collaboration has been key to
BCA began with just 17 players BCA’s success. Partnerships with par-
and three part-time coaches. In one ents, sponsors, coaching staff, and
year, it grew to an impressive 287 reg- Blazers Women’s team winning SD Open 2024 organizations like XLNC Realty and
istered players and 18 coaches. This Mission for Sports (M4S) have played
growth was matched by a major ex- Coaching and player develop- celebrated major victories, including a vital role in improving facilities and
pansion in facilities. What started as ment are top priorities for BCA. winning the San Diego Open and the promoting youth cricket. This team-
one practice location and one ground With a strong coach-to-player ratio, U15 Women Coach Copeland Series work has created a supportive crick-
now includes seven practice locations their program focuses on skill de- Test Match, setting new standards for eting community that benefits players
and three grounds across the Bay velopment, strength and condition- women’s cricket in the region. and the sport.
Area, giving players more opportuni- ing, and well-organized coaching BCA’s achievements extend In just one year, Biju Nair, the
ties to practice and compete. plans through SportsPlus. Over the across all age groups. The U11 teams founder and CEO of Blazers Crick-
The academy’s success is also due past year, BCA has held more than performed well at the 2024 USA Hub, et Academy indicated that BCA has
to its focus on high-quality facilities. 200 practice matches and nearly 335 while the U13 group became Bay Area made a significant impact on Bay
BCA now offers two turf nets, ten As- games, with coaches present at every champions. The U15 category gained Area cricket. BCA’s dedication to
troTurf nets, two turf center wickets, match to guide players. national recognition, with three play- player development, world-class fa-
and three AstroTurf center wickets. BCA has also made women’s ers reaching the national level and cilities, and community engagement
Partnerships with facilities like Gomes cricket a central focus. Their efforts one being named MVP. At the U17/19 sets them apart. With their ambitious
Cricket Nets, MSJE Cricket Nets, Fal- have increased participation, with level, over ten players represented the plans for the future, BCA is on track
lon Park Elite Indoor Cricket, and Hat- highlights such as hosting the Bay Area Bay Area, and three were selected to take cricket in the region to even
trick Sports ensure players have access Open, which drew 150 women play- for the USA U19 squad, showcasing greater heights, building a strong leg-
to excellent training environments. ers. The academy’s women’s teams BCA’s ability to develop top talent. acy as a hub for talent and innovation.

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