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5th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit Scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Alcohol Justice
SAN RAFAEL, California, April 26, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 5th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit – will take place this coming Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the offices of Alcohol Justice in the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael. The event is hosted by Youth For Justice and is sponsored by the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition (a federally-funded Drug Free Community coalition), and Alcohol Justice. The event is free to the community with the intent to empower young people to share their ideas, experience, and activism with groups from Marin County and the Bay Area.
What: Youth Leadership Summit
- 12 p.m. Arrival – Sign-in
- 12:15 Opening Prayer Circle – Call to the Four Directions – Olivia Beltrán
- 1-1:30 Lunch – Inspirational speech by Ruthie Bolton
- 1:45-2:45 – Facilitated Sharing – Historical Overview of drugs and how they have been used to control people. Solution-In Lak’Ech – Luis Chacón
- 3-3:45 – Workshop Rotations
- 4-5 Entertainment:
- DJ Mike Major
- Daniel Cervantes – Poem
- Gaspar García – Acoustic Guitar
- Bahia Vista Dance Troup
- Hip Hop 4 Change
- 5 p.m. Closing Circle
When: Sunday, April 28, 2019, 12 – 5 p.m.
Where: Alcohol Justice
24 Belvedere St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
For Additional Information:
Maite Duran: 415/257-2499
[email protected]
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Texas homebuyers say the most difficult part of the process is finding the right home
AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A report released today by Texas Realtors provides insights into the demographics, motivations and opinions of Texas homebuyers and sellers. The 2019 edition of the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report offers details about real estate consumers’ income, ethnicity, age, and perceptions of the homebuying and selling processes.
Just over half of Texas homebuyers surveyed said that finding the right property to purchase was one of the most difficult parts of the process.
“We still have a tight supply of homes for sale in most areas of the state, which makes it challenging for buyers,” said Tray Bates, 2019 chairman of Texas Realtors. “We’re also seeing home prices rising faster than incomes, especially for first-time homebuyers. One key to a successful home search is for buyers to identify the features they value most in a home.”
Among those who bought newly built homes, the top reason for doing so was to avoid renovations or plumbing and electrical problems. Buyers who purchased previously owned homes mentioned value and price as their primary motivating factors.
The median age of Texas homebuyers was 47, unchanged from the previous year. The median age of first-time buyers was 32. Nearly one-third of all buyers were first-timers. The majority of Texas homebuyers (68%) were married couples, followed by single females at 15%, single males at 9% and unmarried couples at 5%.
Thirteen percent of homebuyers identified as Hispanic, with 7% black/African-American, and 4% Asian. Approximately three-quarters identified as white/Caucasian.
On the selling side of the transaction, the most popular reason for putting a home on the market was to move closer to friends or family, cited by 22% of respondents. Job relocations came in at 17%, while another 8% of sellers wanted to move closer to a current job.
Sellers spent a median of 10 years in their homes. The median sales price was $70,000 higher than what sellers paid for their homes. The median length of time a seller’s home spent on the market was four weeks.
Consumer satisfaction with Realtors was high, with 89% of buyers and 85% of sellers saying they would definitely or probably recommend their agent to others or use their agent again.
Bates concluded, “Buying or selling a home can be stressful … it involves multiple steps and large sums of money. It’s gratifying to see that Texans are getting the professional assistance they need to accomplish their real estate goals.”
About the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report
Data from the 2019 edition of the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report is derived from the 2018 Texas Profile of Homebuyers and Sellers by the National Association of REALTORS®, which analyzes survey data among Texans who bought or sold a home between July 2017 and June 2018. Texas REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market throughout the year, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, international trends and more. To view the Texas Homebuyers and Sellers Report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com.
About Texas REALTORS®
With more than 125,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
Contact:
Morgan Moritz
512-448-4950
[email protected]
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John Leguizamo Encourages Fans to Find Their Passion and Pursue Their Dreams in New Pepsi® Commercial Debuting During Billboard Latin Music Awards
PURCHASE, N.Y., April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — During tonight’s Billboard Latin Music Awards telecast on Telemundo, Pepsi will premiere a new national television advertisement starring award-winning actor John Leguizamo. The commercial (which can be viewed here) follows John throughout his day, while he overcomes mini obstacles on his way to his evening curtain call – highlighting his resilient personality and encouraging others to defy hurdles to reach their dreams. Pepsi will also bring an exclusive Latin music concert series to life through Billboard En Vivo, giving fans special access to their favorite artists this summer.
In addition to partnering with Telemundo and Billboard around the award show, Pepsi is partnering for the first time with Billboard for the fourth year of its En Vivo concert series taking place across Los Angeles, Miami and New York this summer. The series will celebrate Latin music and give passionate fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see chart-topping artists live at a series of exclusive shows, brought to you by Pepsi. More details on the concert series and ways to win your way in will be available later in the season via Pepsi’s social channels.
“I was thrilled when Pepsi approached me to star in their new commercial,” said John Leguizamo. “I especially love the message we’re sending to our fans through the spot… which is that no matter what type of obstacle or doubt comes your way – big or small – if you stick to your passion and listen to your own voice, you can get one step closer to living out your dreams.”
Marissa Solis, PepsiCo Vice President and General Manager of the Hispanic Business Unit, noted “With this commercial, we want to celebrate those that choose to listen to their inner voice in the pursuit of their passions.” Marissa added, “John has had a successful career and his journey represents the challenges that all of us face in the pursuit of our dreams. It is that determination and unapologetic approach that Pepsi wants to celebrate and encourage.”
As part of a larger partnership with Telemundo around the Billboard Latin Music Awards, Pepsi will air an additional spot during the April 25 telecast that features a unique picture-in-picture take on the commercial, starring Latinx Now! host Nastassja Bolivar. Following the unveiling of the spots, fans can also follow John’s social (@JohnLeguizamo) and #MiPepsi to see more content from the leading talent including inspirational messages to fans and behind-the-scenes content from the commercial shoot.
ABOUT PEPSICO
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2017, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose – our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around us. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world enable PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com.
ABOUT BILLBOARD MEDIA GROUP
Billboard is the world’s largest voice in music, built on the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres. The Billboard charts define success in music. From the iconic Billboard magazine to Billboard.com, the ultimate consumer-facing destination for millions of passionate music fans, to the industry’s most elite conference series and influencer events including the Power 100 and Women in Music – the Billboard brand has unmatched authority among fans, artists and the industry alike. Billboard has a social media footprint of 25.5M+ million social followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, and creates more than 160M+ cross-platform video views per month. Billboard magazine has published major news-generating covers recently including Travis Scott, Janet Jackson, Lil Wayne, Demi Lovato, Cardi B, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, BTS, and more. In December 2018, the Billboard Women in Music ceremony, which honored Ariana Grande as Woman of the Year, was live-streamed globally on Twitter.
In 2016, The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group acquired Spin Media’s storied music assets Spin, Vibe, and Stereogum, establishing the world’s largest music brand by digital traffic, social reach, and audience share. The combined entity of music and entertainment properties now reaches 41 Million + unique visitors and more than 20% of U.S. millennials.
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LG Household & Health Care To Acquire New Avon, LLC
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New Platform from Parabolt Helps Retailers Capture The “Magic Moment” of Sales
MIAMI, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Parabolt, gA’s digital innovation incubator, announces the launch of OCP (Omnichannel Customer Platform), a new cloud-computing platform that enables users to deliver improved customer experiences that boost sales and strengthen customer loyalty.
OCP is a SaaS (Software as a Service) cloud platform service that seamlessly integrates multiple technology sources like Wi-Fi, social data, and POS enabling industries and firms to better connect with their customers, enhancing encounters and improving operational efficiency.
OCP is already at work in the Mexican retail industry, improving visitor engagement at the La Comer chain of hypermarket stores. Using this new platform, retailers such as La Comer are able to assess vital insights into customer behavior, enabling them to develop targeted marketing interactions, sales strategies and personalized services for each buyer.
Juan Pablo Garza, OCP Sales Director points out that more than 85 percent of all sales decisions are still made inside stores “Most retailers fail to leverage this key issue because they are not assessing the available data that allows us to gain a complete understanding of a customer’s journey,” said the executive. “The chance to take a deep dive into online and offline customer behavior, and to synergize those interactions, is often overlooked.”
OCP makes that possible. With the platform’s innovative real time approach, it’s easier for retailers and other industry verticals to collect, consolidate and interpret data in order to fully understand their customers and visitors.
Parabolt’s new platform leverages Wi-Fi network infrastructure to assess visitor behavior such as average visit time, capture rate, loyalty and conversion rate – all without requiring visitors to log in to a store Wi-Fi domain. High volumes of data are captured from stores via multiple technology plugins, which are then processed by OCP using state-of-the-art algorithms.
Insights are then delivered via OCP’s dashboard and predictive information services, allowing users to plan effective marketing and promotion campaigns with greater ease and accuracy. Simultaneously, applied data science adds an objective, data-driven input that can optimize the layout and distribution of products in a store.
“We combine instore behavior and sales with predictive analytics and demographic data to build customer profiles and to engage customers in new exciting and personalized ways,” said Garza. “OCP closes the gap between the digital and physical worlds.”
OCP from Parabolt gives companies the ability to advance to the forefront of technology, harnessing the latest trends – and translating them into new business opportunities. To see OCP in action, visit Booth 1122 on the main exhibition floor of the eMerge Americas tech event this April 29 and 30, where Parabolt will be offering demos of this new, exciting platform.
About Parabolt
We are a company that transforms innovative ideas into disruptive and scalable businesses. From three camps and business portfolios, we incubate our own concepts and others from leading Latin American entrepreneurs and large corporations, assisting our partners and helping them to transform their business into disruptive digital products and collaborative platforms.
To find out more visit: http://www.parabolt.net
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REMEZCLA Becomes First Latino Publication To Ever Win A Webby
NEW YORK, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — REMEZCLA announced today that it has won Best Social Video in the Food & Drink category of the 23rd Annual Webby Awards. This is the first time a Latino publication has ever won a Webby Award, which is hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times. Respected as one of the most influential Latino youth media brands, REMEZCLA is one of few entities in the industry that is Latino-owned and is still led by members of the new Latino generation it aims to serve.
REMEZCLA’s mission is to push Latino culture forward by shattering stereotypes and shining a light on the stories about the Latinos no one else is telling. Its Webby-winning video “Chinese Latinos Explain Chino-Latino Food” is emblematic of this mission, highlighting the undersung Chino-Latino fusion cuisine, a staple of NYC that brings Chinese and Latin American influences together. This is a story that goes beyond food: it’s a story of converging cultures and identities – and of the large community of Chinese Latinos we rarely see represented in media.
“It’s an honor to be recognized among some of the best content creators in the industry,” said REMEZCLA Editor-in-chief & Chief Content Officer Andrea Gompf. “Our talented team works every day to create progressive, nuanced storytelling about Latino culture and identity, and we’re thrilled to see our efforts result in a historic Webby win. We hope this win inspires other Latino content creators to believe their stories are award-worthy.”
“Today, the Latinx community is influencing mainstream storytelling more than ever before. It is an honor to finally have our content and our culture recognized at this level,” said Andrew Herrera, CEO & Founder of REMEZCLA.
REMEZCLA will be honored at the star-studded Webby Awards ceremony on Monday May 13, 2019, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, where winners will have an opportunity to deliver one of The Webby Awards’ famous 5-Word Speeches.
About REMEZCLA:
REMEZCLA is an independent media brand. Founded in 2006, REMEZCLA was the first premium digital publication for young US Latinos. Today, the brand has become the go-to, on-the-pulse source to discover fresh Latino culture. REMEZCLA is also the preferred partner for leading brands interested in creating culturally relevant content and experiences for a new generation of Latinos. REMEZCLA and its best-in-class team have earned awards across several categories, including Cannes Lions, Clio, Ex Award, ANA Reggie Award and BizBash Awards, among others. REMEZCLA was founded and remains led by Latino entrepreneurs. REMEZCLA is a Certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise.
Learn more at www.REMEZCLA.com
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First Bank & Trust Company Appoints Key Leadership In Shenandoah Valley Market
ABINGDON, Virginia, April 25, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — First Bank & Trust Company and its parent holding company, First Bancorp, Inc., today announced key leadership changes in the Shenandoah Valley market. The leadership changes are in response to recent market growth, and the increased customer service needs resulting from the expansion of business. The Bank’s newly implemented leadership plan involves the promotion of several Bank officers, as well as the hiring of new bank personnel.
- John P. Bowers, Senior Vice President, has been appointed as the Regional Manager of the Shenandoah Valley market. Bowers will manage all aspects of the five branch offices which includes the deposit and loan portfolios for Staunton, Harrisonburg, Verona, Waynesboro and Bridgewater. He will also oversee activities in the three Loan Production Offices in Winchester, Woodstock and Hanover, Virginia. Bowers has been in banking for 30 years, and with First Bank & Trust Company for 17 years. The announcement comes on the heels of the retirement of John D. Meade, III. Meade recently announced his retirement after 40 years in banking. He has been with First Bank & Trust Company since 1995. Going forward, he will serve in an advisory role on a part time basis.
- Leonard Pittman has been appointed as Senior Vice President. Pittman has over 35 years of banking experience, most recently with Union Bank & Trust. In his new role at First Bank & Trust Company, he will serve as Commercial Lender for Staunton, Virginia as well as greater Augusta County.
- Bradley Webb has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Agricultural Lender and Regional Supervisor. Webb has been with First Bank and Trust Company’s Agricultural Division since 2006, and his office is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Webb will continue his focus on agricultural lending as well as assume a supervisory role in the Shenandoah Valley Region.
- Bradley Dunsmore has been promoted to Vice President, Commercial Lender. Dunsmore has been with First Bank & Trust Company for seven years. He will continue with his operational duties for the Staunton, Virginia office, and will expand his role into commercial lending, serving the Staunton, Harrisonburg and greater Rockingham County markets as First Bank & Trust Company expands efforts to provide services to small business and commercial markets in these areas.
“I know first-hand the importance of getting the right people in the right positions in order to provide our customers with the service they expect and deserve,” stated John Bowers. “These seasoned bankers will be instrumental to our success and will insure the Bank is positioned to execute its strategic plan in the Shenandoah Valley.”
About First Bank & Trust Company
First Bank & Trust Company, one of the top community banks in the United States, is a diversified financial services firm with office locations in southwest Virginia, northeast Tennessee, and New River and Shenandoah Valleys. Financial objectives are addressed by offering free checking products for personal and business accounts, and assessing lending solutions managed by mortgage, agricultural and commercial lending divisions. Comprehensive financial solutions are available through trust and brokerage service representatives.
The Bank that Puts You First.
For more information, visit www.firstbank.com or contact Nicole Franks [email protected]
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