MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Dec. 20, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embark Holdings, Inc. (OTC Markets:GFMD) the parent company to American West Baseball League (a Professional Minor Baseball League) is pleased to announce the signing of an LOI agreement between American West Baseball League (AWBL) and an individual whom will be announced in the future for a Northern California Territory.
The individual that has signed the LOI is in the process of working on a new stadium to be built and is shooting to play ball in the 2014 season. As soon as the city approves the feasibility study, the next step will be to get an architect to design the stadium and begin construction. AWBL will make further announcements as the process moves forward.
"The agreement between AWBL and the individual is another great addition to our league as we continue to grow rapidly through strategic territories, such as Northern California. With this addition, we've achieved a significant milestone and look forward to our continued success," stated Michael Cummings, AWBL CEO. "In addition, the synergies and partnership will play a significant role in the expansion of American West Baseball League to the North also; will enhance our ability to be one of the top rated minor baseball leagues on the West Coast."
About American West Baseball League (AWBL)
American West Baseball League was formed in 2012 and will play its inaugural season in 2013. The league was founded by Michael Cummings, after acquiring 2 teams which played in another league that ceased operations 30 days after the acquisitions.
Cummings, a Southern California native, decided to create a new league that would support the team members and their organizations, provide an opportunity that ball players would be looked at by scouts and other leagues, all the while providing Fun Friendly, Family Entertainment. AWBL will operate in cities not served by Major or Minor League Baseball teams and is an Independent Minor Baseball League. Though not part of the official minor league system, its level of play is considered to be comparable to A-AA level.
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