Lexus Partners With Artists & Designers For New LF-Z Electrified Concept Car Virtual Interiors Series
PLANO, Texas, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To celebrate the world premiere of the LF-Z Electrified, a battery electric concept vehicle symbolizing the brand’s next chapter, Lexus has partnered with three pioneering artists and designers to re-imagine the latest concept car’s interior. Star footwear designer Salehe Bembury, digital artist Ondrej Zunka and Japanese fashion label Hender Scheme bring virtually rendered interiors that reflect Lexus’ continued dedication to accelerating its electrified future.
Conceived as a platform for collaboration, the LF-Z Electrified Virtual Interior series brings together ambitious and innovative talent across a range of creative practices. The program introduces a new approach to design, a synergy between art, fashion, lifestyle, and technology that challenges the status quo of the automotive space. The collective of creatives, handpicked by Lexus, exemplifies the different aspects of Lexus’ core principles: future-inspired design, Japanese heritage and takumi craftsmanship, and an enhanced human-machine connection.
“LF-Z Electrified embodies the future of the Lexus brand, so it is exciting to see that future represented by such diverse talent across the design space,” says Brian Bolain, general manager at Lexus International. “Each of the collaborators brings a fresh energy that not only reinterprets the interior of the LF-Z but also examines the themes of Lexus’ next chapter.”
Salehe Bembury: blending future aesthetic with organic materials and bright colors
Kicking off the series is award-winning footwear designer Salehe Bembury, whose interior design concept embraces the future. Bringing his nature-inspired design approach to the LF-Z Electrified, Bembury conceptualized a virtual interior that blends both a futuristic aesthetic with organic materials alongside his signature use of bright color.
“I want this car to feel like a seamless juxtaposition of machine and nature,” says Bembury. “Equally utilizing the function of the machine and the benefits and nature to fuel and nurture the passengers to their destination.”
The concept uses colors inspired by sandstone landscapes and other natural tones, setting aside traditionally futuristic materials in favor of natural materials like cedar, cork and granite. These natural materials sit alongside textiles and patterns that reference Bembury’s background in sneaker design, such as a “hairy” suede used on the seatbacks, and a fingerprint motif that is often found in the designer’s work, applied here for a personalized control panel.
“Just as he has done with footwear, Salehe has pushed the envelope of what design can be in terms of material selection, silhouette and storytelling,” says Bolain. “He is one of the most exciting designers in the sneaker space right now, and he embodies the bold thinking and energy that we see in Lexus’ future.”
Ondrej Zunka: seamlessly embracing future technologies rooted in thoughtful consideration
Forgoing traditional notions of car design and transporting the Lexus LF-Z Electrified further into the future, Ondrej Zunka’s concept car features space-age mechanisms, sci-fi materials and multidimensional hues that transcend both time and space. “This interior design is purely speculative so I allowed for free associations and pure imagination and creativity,” says Zunka. “I wanted to make the interior feel as if it wasn’t made by humans, but maybe designed by a sophisticated artificial intelligence. I wanted to go past any known language and design concepts and forget about what is usually used in automotive interior design.”
Looking at Lexus’ commitment to intuitive technology, Zunka, through the lens of his digital art practice, renders a virtual interior that pushes the boundaries of functionality and design. The tech-forward interior imagines intelligent lighting along the car’s panels that emit an entirely visceral sensation that subtly regulates mood. Translucent silicone seat cushions with memory foam-like properties and a panoramic ceiling, crafted from brushed chrome, complete Zunka’s hyper-futuristic vision for the Lexus LF-Z Electrified.
Hender Scheme: leather craftsmanship rooted in Japanese heritage
With their deep focus on the natural material characteristics of leather, Tokyo-based fashion label Hender Scheme was a natural fit to reflect Lexus’ Japanese heritage and takumi craftsmanship. For their LF-Z Electrified virtual interior, Hender Scheme imagines an entirely leather interior juxtaposed with the concept vehicle’s groundbreaking technology. The untreated, organic material will develop a “patina” over time, deepening in color and becoming unique to each vehicle. The concept reflects the passage of time and the driver’s relationship to the vehicle.
In a process that mirrors the 60,000 hours of experience required of a Lexus takumi craftsman, the design is rooted in the work of specialty craftsmen from Asakusa, Tokyo. At the beginning of the process, leather requires trained eyes to identify its natural material characteristics for use on the project such as thickness and elasticity. From there, molding methods would be introduced to shape the leather to the roof, doors and dashboard, beautifully finishing these sculptural parts.
ABOUT LEXUS
Lexus launched in 1989 with a flagship sedan and a guest experience that helped define the premium automotive industry. In 1998, Lexus introduced the luxury crossover category with the launch of the Lexus RX. The luxury hybrid sales leader, Lexus delivered the world’s first luxury hybrid and has since sold over 1.5 million hybrid vehicles.
A global luxury automotive brand with an unwavering commitment to bold, uncompromising design, exceptional craftsmanship, and exhilarating performance, Lexus has developed its lineup to meet the needs of the next generation of global luxury guests and is currently available in over 90 countries worldwide.
Lexus associates/team members across the world are dedicated to crafting amazing experiences that are uniquely Lexus, and that excite and change the world.
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Honda Ridgeline Claims Class Win at San Felipe 250
SAN FELIPE, Mexico, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Honda Off-Road Racing Team returned to Baja California last weekend, and continued its string of Class 7 [unlimited, V6-powered race trucks] victories in Saturday’s SCORE International San Felipe 250.
Driver Jeff Proctor and navigator Evan Weller built an early lead along the rough, 280-mile loop course that started and ended along the Gulf of California town of San Felipe. Despite a pair of mid-race stops to replace cut tires, Proctor and Weller survived sand washes and multiple “square edge” ruts and jumps to build a 35-mile lead with 20 miles remaining, then cruised to the team’s first SCORE win of 2021, and sixth victory in Baja for the Ridgeline.
Making approximately 550 horsepower, HPD’s 3.5-liter HR35TT engine uses the same block and cylinder heads as the production V6 that powers the production Ridgeline. Additional, custom elements of the powertrain include an HPD-designed intake plenum and custom Engine Control Unit programming.
SCORE International San Felipe 250 Results
- 1stClass 7 [unlimited V6 trucks] Jeff Proctor/Evan Weller – Honda Ridgeline
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JEFF PROCTOR (owner/driver Ridgeline Off-Road Race Truck) won Class 7 for unlimited V6 Trucks: “My co-driver Evan (Weller) navigated a flawless race. We had some pretty good lines in the sand washes, and it was one of those days that everything just clicked. We didn’t really have any issues. We did have a couple earned flats, but for the most part it was a pretty good day for us. We are taking home the class win and couldn’t be more excited to kick this 2021 SCORE Season with a ‘W’. To get through all those nasty, sharp-edged rocks, all the square-edged whoops that San Felipe is known for, we are just stoked to be here at the finish line.”
Fast Facts
- This is the first San Felipe 250 win for the Honda Off-Road Racing Team, in its first appearance in the event for the Honda Ridgeline.
- It is the sixth class win for the Ridgeline in the last 12 SCORE events on the Baja Peninsula for the Ridgeline since the debut of the program in 2015.
- In addition to this weekend’s win in San Felipe, the Honda Off-Road Racing team has won its class four times in the Baja 500, and once in the Baja 1000.
Next
The Honda Off-Road Racing Team returns to action on the Baja peninsula June 12 for the 53rd annual SCORE Baja 500. Photos and information from the Ridgeline Off-Road Race Truck’s efforts can be viewed on Instagram at @hondaoffroadracing and @proctor_race.
Honda Racing social media content and video links can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).
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Medical Clinic Serving Houston’s Most Vulnerable Immigrant Population Denied COVID-19 Vaccine
HOUSTON, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas Health and Human Services recently informed Hillcroft Physicians, P.A. Clinic (Hillcroft) after five months of waiting doctors will not be given the COVID Vaccine to distribute to their needy immigrant population.
“Five years ago, an investigation was launched by the Government into Hillcroft Physicians Clinic. At that time, the clinic was rapidly growing, providing medical services to thousands of newly arrived immigrant patients who relied on Medicaid for their families’ vital medical services,” says Ali Fazel, attorney for Dr. Farizani, Medical Director of Hillcroft Physicians Clinic. “Hillcroft is unique in that it provides medical services to mainly refugees from war-torn countries. The staff speaks ten different languages providing healthcare services to a population from 30 plus countries. Some of these new Americans have limited experience with healthcare, and that often led to a misunderstanding of continuity of care and confusion as to who was treating their families regardless of the effort undertaken by Hillcroft staff to educate and explain the complex structure of American healthcare services. This misunderstanding fueled the Governments’ investigation into Hillcroft and may have caused the Texas Department of Health and Human Services to deny the COVID-19 vaccine distribution to Hillcroft patients.”
For over twenty years Hillcroft Physicians have served over 200,000 patients through almost 700,000 office visits. There has never been a single action taken by the Texas Medical Board or lawsuit filed against any physician or provider who works at Hillcroft Physicians Clinic. Hillcroft continues to keep its doors open to serve the patients they love so dearly.
About Hillcroft Physicians Clinic:
Hillcroft Physicians and Providers have been serving the Gulfton and surrounding South West Houston Community for 24 years. Practitioners, along with the support team of assistants, translators, and educators work to comprehensively provide the best care possible to the medically underserved newly immigrated and refugee patients from over 30 countries. The largely immigrant population served by Hillcroft Physicians Clinic presents unique challenges that must be addressed during each visit and include culture, language, diet, mental status, and of course, physical health.
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Café Bustelo® to Award $125,000 as part of Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship, Recognizing Latino Students and Their Commitment to Education and Their Communities
ORRVILLE, Ohio, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, iconic espresso-style coffee brand Café Bustelo® launched the 2021 Café Bustelo® El Café del Futuro Scholarship in partnership with the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU). This year, the company will include an additional $25,000 in scholarships in celebration of its partnership with the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures film IN THE HEIGHTS. From the creator of Hamilton and the director of Crazy Rich Asians, IN THE HEIGHTS—where streets are made of music and little dreams become big—is the cinematic event of the summer, and Café Bustelo is proud to be the exclusive coffee of IN THE HEIGHTS. The film releases in theaters nationwide and streams in the U.S. exclusively on HBO Max – June 11. It will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release.
Since the scholarship began in 2014, $430,000 in college funds have been awarded to 86 Latino students nationwide through the partnership. This year, Café Bustelo wants applicants to share how their heritage, family, and community have impacted their desire and motivation to obtain a college degree; how they plan to give back to their community; and what they intend to accomplish with their degree in an essay in English or Spanish (800 words or less). Eligible applicants have the opportunity to receive one of 25 $5,000 scholarships. All eligible applications must be received by July 5, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Scholarship recipients will be announced on or about September 7, 2021.
“At Café Bustelo, we celebrate young Latino scholars who are committed to advancement and education,” said Eduardo Merino, Senior Brand Manager at Café Bustelo. “Our society has gone through so much this past year, and it may be even more difficult for a student to prioritize higher education. Café Bustelo wants to support them in that effort. Estamos aquí para ayudar en lo que podamos.”
“We are proud to partner with Café Bustelo to offer El Café del Futuro Scholarships to deserving Hispanic students across the country,” said HACU President and CEO Antonio R. Flores. “These scholarships support students and highlight the importance of the Latino culture and the vital role families and communities play in motivating students to achieve their educational goals.”
For complete information and scholarship guidelines, please visit here.
Café Bustelo coffee is available at leading grocery retailers nationwide and online at CafeBustelo.com. Visit CafeBustelo.com for more information or follow @CafeBustelo on Instagram, Twitter and @CafeBusteloOfficial on Facebook.
About Café Bustelo
Our delicious coffee and rich espresso heritage was born in 1928. Since then, we’ve not only been proud of our rich, full-bodied flavor, but also of our unique and inviting culture. Café Bustelo coffee can be prepared using your preferred method. Available in the forms you want, including K-Cup® pods.
About HACU
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities represents more than 500 colleges and universities committed to Hispanic higher education success in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Latin America, Spain and school districts throughout the U.S. The association’s headquarters are located in San Antonio, Texas, with regional offices in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, California. HACU is the only national association representing existing and emerging Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). For more information, visit hacu.net or follow @HACUnews on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
About IN THE HEIGHTS
In the Heights fuses Lin-Manuel Miranda’s kinetic music and lyrics with director Jon M. Chu’s lively and authentic eye for storytelling to capture a world very much of its place, but universal in its experience, where the streets are made of music and little dreams become big. The film stars Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, singer/songwriter Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Olga Merediz, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Stephanie Beatriz, Dascha Polanco and Jimmy Smits.
Chu directed the film from a screenplay by Quiara Alegría Hudes, based on the musical stage play, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes and concept by Miranda. Miranda, Hudes, Scott Sanders, Anthony Bregman and Mara Jacobs produced the film, with David Nicksay and Kevin McCormick serving as executive producers. Warner Bros. Pictures presents a 5000 Broadway / Barrio Grrrl! / Likely Story / SGS Pictures Production, A Jon M. Chu Film, In the Heights. Slated to open on June 11, 2021 in theaters and on HBO Max, the film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures. It will be available on HBO Max for 31 days from theatrical release. The film is rated PG-13 for some language and suggestive references. www.intheheights-movie.com
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Honda-Powered Drivers Score Victories in INDYCAR, Formula One and Off-Road
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alex Palou completed a “Hat Trick” of international racing victories for Honda today by claiming his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory at the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama.
Palou’s win at Barber Motorsports Park completed the weekend sweep for Honda, which included wins by Max Verstappen in his Red Bull Racing Honda in the Formula One race at Imola, Italy; and the Jeff Proctor-led Honda Off-Road Racing Team claiming the Class 7 victory in the SCORE International San Felipe 250 in Baja, Mexico.
Starting third in today’s season-opening, 90-lap contest, Palou was flawless in claiming victory in just his 15th INDYCAR start, and his first with Chip Ganassi Racing. At the checkers, Palou held off former series champion Will Power by four-tenths of a second to claim the win, with his Ganassi teammate and defending series champion Scott Dixon, third.
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1st Alex Palou |
Chip Ganassi Racing Honda |
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Chip Ganassi Racing Honda |
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7thGraham Rahal |
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda |
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8thMarcus Ericsson |
Chip Ganassi Racing Honda |
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9thAlexander Rossi |
Andretti Autosport Honda |
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10thRomain Grosjean-R |
Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda |
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11thJack Harvey |
Meyer Shank Racing Honda |
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13thTakuma Sato |
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda |
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15thEd Jones |
Dale Coyne Racing with Vasser-Sullivan Honda |
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17thJames Hinchcliffe |
Andretti Autosport Honda |
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19thJimmie Johnson-R |
Chip Ganassi Racing Honda |
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22ndColton Herta |
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90 pts |
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Alex Palou (Chip Ganassi Racing Honda) started 3rd, finished 1st, first career NTT INDYCAR SERIES win in his 15th race start. “We knew we’re with the best team, and had a great car today. So we knew a win was possible. Everyone on the team did an amazing job. The team was telling me on the radio ‘keep doing what you’re doing’. It was one of those days when everything went well. We had good fuel mileage, good tire management and good pace. This team is amazing. Honda gave us a great engine. Honda and Chip Ganassi Racing, what else can I ask for?”
Romain Grosjean (Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda) started 7th, finished 10th in his INDYCAR debut, top rookie race finish: “What a day! My first race in INDYCAR, and my first top-10 result. We can be very happy with that. We fought for a long time with the top four, and we did our best. There’s a lot that we learned today, so we’ll move on to St. Pete and keep working to improve. I still need to get used to rolling starts [as used in INDYCAR, Formula One uses a standing start], but it was a lot of fun!”
David Salters (President, Honda Performance Development) on today’s season-opening Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama: “It was a good day for Honda Power here in Alabama. A big ‘thank you’ to the amazing team at HPD, who worked tirelessly to provide the best possible performance for our teams. It was particularly rewarding to see our colleagues here from Alabama, who manufacturer rugged vehicles such as the Pilot, Passport and HPD Ridgeline. A big thanks to our teams, who all raced well, and a big hug to race winner Alex Palou, who drove simply outstanding all day to record his first INDYCAR victory. We all extremely proud to represent Honda in what was a great weekend of racing for the company.”
Fast Facts
- Honda takes the initial lead in the 2021 INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship with an unofficial total of 90 points to 73 for rival Chevrolet. Honda is seeking the company’s fourth consecutive NTT INDYCAR SERIES Manufacturers’ Championship in 2021.
- Alex Palou also takes the early-season lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings, with 53 points to 41 for Team Penske’s Will Power. Palou’s Chip Ganassi Racing teammate, defending and six-time INDYCAR champion Scott Dixon, is third with 35 points.
- Seven wins in 2020 brought Honda the company’s ninth INDYCAR Manufacturers’ Championship, and third consecutive title, with Honda driver Scott Dixon prevailing to win his sixth Drivers’ Championship, highest among all active drivers in the series.
Next
The NTT INDYCAR SERIES now heads southeast to Florida for next weekend’s Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, April 23-25.
Honda Racing social media content and video links from Barber Motorsports Park can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).
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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 95,852 Square Feet of Logistics Space inside Mexico City
MEXICO CITY, April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of 95,852 square feet of infill, logistics space in Mexico City for a total investment of Ps$237 million, including closing costs, capital improvements and equity carry. The property is in Vallejo, Northern Mexico City, surrounded by good in–place infrastructure, public transportation, and specialized labor force.
“We believe Vallejo is an efficient and well–located submarket for accommodating institutional customers willing to maintain operations within a close range of the city’s top consumption centers,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “In line with our urban, Last Touch® strategy, this property will provide us the ability to address an unfulfilled demand for location–driven new customers interested in e-commerce operations.”
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2020, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 205 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 40.2 million square feet (3.7 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.
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This Week, VoLo Foundation Celebrates Earth Day With Florida Climate Week
JUPITER, Fla., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This week, on Thursday, April 22nd, over 1 billion participants around the world will unite to celebrate Earth Day, and Florida residents will be amongst them. At the same time, VoLo Foundation is hosting Florida Climate WeekSM, to bring Florida residents together for climate action and solutions.
The free virtual summit, which is open to the public, takes place from April 19 – 23 and presents over 45 events discussing the effects that climate change is having on Florida communities – and how to become part of the solution for a sustainable planet for future generations.
The list of speakers also includes The CLEO Institute Executive Director Yoca Arditi-Rocha, Moms Clean Air Force Florida Organizer Gabriella Da Silva, The Everglades Foundation Chief Executive Officer Eric Eikenberg, and Founder/CEO of Voloridge Investment Management and Founder of VoLo Foundation David S. Vogel.
The keynote event of Florida Climate WeekSM will be the Climate CorrectionTM conference. The symposium will discuss data about climate change and will share ideas, cutting-edge research, and solutions to accelerate positive global change. Climate CorrectionTM will take place virtually on April 23rd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET.
At a regional level, the cities of Clearwater, Deltona, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Palm Bay, and West Palm Beach have declared the week of April 19th as Florida Climate Week.
Florida Climate WeekSM is sponsored by the British Consulate-General Miami, and the City of Orlando. Media partners are Florida News Network, a state radio news network providing news, resources, and long form programming to radio stations throughout Florida; and The Invading Sea, a collaborative of 26 Florida media organizations that focuses on the threats the state faces from the warming climate. It takes editorials and opinion pieces from newspapers and freelance contributors, posts them on The Invading Sea website and distributes them to its media partners.
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Secretary Dr. Ben Carson Visits Goya Foods In Recognition Of The Company’s Commitment To Community
BROOKSHIRE, Texas, April 16, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Goya Foods Texas welcomed Dr. Ben Carson, founder of the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) to its Brookshire, Texas manufacturing and distribution facility.
Dr. Carson’s American Cornerstone Institute bases its foundation on the cornerstones of FAITH, LIBERTY, COMMUNITY and LIFE.
Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods and Trustee of ACI stated: “I am honored to serve The Institute and its founder, Dr. Ben Carson.” He added: “Dr. Carson has achieved so much in his incredible life and career, yet I believe his greatest work lies ahead in making the four Cornerstones the foundations for our Country and society.”
“Bob Unanue is a man of great character and integrity and his leadership qualities are apparent not only in the way he runs Goya but also in how he cares deeply for his fellow man and community. The American Cornerstone Institute is proud to partner with him as we try to unify our nation through the cornerstones of faith, liberty, community, and life,” said former Secretary of HUD, Dr. Ben Carson.
ACI’s four cornerstones aligns with the beliefs of Goya Gives and many of the organizations the company supports. Goya Gives is a global program committed to supporting the overall well-being of communities throughout the country and around the globe.
Goya has always worked with organizations like Eyes on Me, a local non-profit in Brookshire, Texas that mentors and serves at-risk youth and their families. Through the Goya Gives program, Goya has supported the mission of Eyes on Me, which is to see communities and neighborhoods that are statistically low-income, high crime, over-looked, and under-served transformed and strengthened.
To learn more about Goya Gives, please visit: www.goya.com
About Goya Foods
Founded in 1936, Goya Foods, Inc. is America’s largest Hispanic-owned food company, and has established itself as the leader in Latin American food and condiments. Goya manufactures, packages, and distributes over 2,500 high-quality food products from Spain, the Caribbean, Mexico, Central, and South America. Goya products have their roots in the culinary traditions of Hispanic communities around the world. The combination of authentic ingredients, robust seasonings, and convenient preparation makes Goya products ideal for every taste and every table. For more information on Goya Foods, please visit www.goya.com.
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