B.A.S.S. headquarters moves to Hoover
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new headquarters of the world's largest fishing organization was held Monday. B.A.S.S. works to promote the sport of bass fishing to all ages.
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'We're looking for an environment that reflected our brand and our values, what we stand for in the sport fishing industry,' B.A.S.S. CEO Chase Anderson said. 'And it was so special when we found this beautiful natural environment here in Inverness right on Lake Heather.'
Celebrating the grand opening was Bassmaster Classic champion Easton Fothergill, who graduated from the University of Montevallo. Elite Series anglers Will Davis Jr. and Justin Hamner, who are Alabama natives, were there. High school anglers from Vestavia Hills, Hoover and Briarwood Christian attended.
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