Honda Pilot Announced as Featured Vehicle for the Driveway of the Highly Coveted HGTV Dream Home 2019

December 6, 2018

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda is set to return for the third consecutive year as the exclusive automotive sponsor of the HGTV® Dream Home Giveaway 2019 in the Rocky Mountains resort town of Whitefish, Montana. The total grand prize package is the greatest in HGTV giveaway history, valued at more than $2.3 million. The package includes the HGTV Dream Home 2019 including all furnishings, the redesigned 2019 Honda Pilot Elite, and a cash prize of $250,000 that will be given away to one lucky winner in April 2019.

The redesigned Honda Pilot Elite will be integrated into the HGTV Dream Home 2019 television special on January 1, 2019, which showcases the construction and design of the home. Honda will produce a 30-second custom vignette showcasing the Pilot and invite viewers to enter the sweepstakes for their chance to win the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2019 (HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome). The creative concept for the vignette showcases how both the HGTV Dream Home 2019 and the Pilot are built for families that enjoy different types of adventure – be it family life in the cozy living room or a journey outdoors for some scenic camping. Wherever the road may lead, the 2019 Honda Pilot and HGTV Dream Home 2019 has it covered!

“The Pilot is the ultimate family vehicle, and with upgraded styling and capability it is more than ready for the different types of terrain and all-weather driving on the mountain roads of Whitefish, Montana,” said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Honda Automotive Marketing. “We can’t wait to see one lucky person’s dream come true when they win the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2019.”

HGTV Dream Home 2019 in Whitefish, Montana
The new, fully furnished home leads the prize package valued at more than $2.3 million – the largest giveaway in HGTV history. Constructed with the finest materials, reclaimed historical resources, and timber frame architecture characteristic to the area, the home was conceived by Timber Forge Design, built by Malmquist Construction, and designed by Brian Patrick Flynn. The sneak peek at this striking, lodge-style retreat is now available at HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome.

The approximately 3,650-square-foot house is situated on the edge of Glacier National Park with breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains and Whitefish Lake in Montana’s renowned Flathead Valley. Designed to cater to both an active lifestyle and big doses of relaxing fireside chats relaxing and entertaining, HGTV Dream Home 2019 can best be described as “mountain modern.”

Packed with custom touches and local craftsmanship, the three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath retreat boasts a great room with floor-to-ceiling accordion windows that open to an expansive outdoor living area. An upper deck and lower patio provide dining and lounging areas, grill, fireplace, and Scandinavian hot tub, all near a private entry to the Big Mountain ski slopes. Back inside, other notable features include a large mudroom essential for Montana living, a cozy pet nook, bunk room, and a “lodge” for hanging out with friends.

The official entry period for the HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2019 will run from Friday, December 28, 2018 through Monday, February 18, 2019. Eligible viewers can visit HGTV.com for full details and the official rules.

Viewers can catch the DIY Behind the Build: HGTV Dream Home 2019 special chronicling the home’s build process, which premieres Saturday, December 29,2018 at 11 p.m. ET on DIY Network, as well as the HGTV Dream Home 2019 Special, which airs Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at 8 p.m. ET on HGTV.

The 2019 Honda Pilot
The 2019 Pilot brings a long list of upgrades to Honda’s award-winning 8-seat SUV, including: more aggressive exterior styling, an available new hands-free access power tailgate, powertrain refinements, major upgrades to available connected-car technology, an available new Display Audio touchscreen system with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration, and a volume knob. The 2019 Pilot also adopts the Honda Sensing® suite of advanced safety and driver-assistive technology as standard on all trims.

Combined, the upgrades to Pilot for the 2019 model reinforce its capabilities while emphasizing the state-of-the-art technology and family-friendly character that has made it one of the most popular midsize 3-row SUVs. Pilot also remains one of the few models in its segment to offer 8 seats (7-seats with the optional second-row Captain’s Chairs), with three-person capacity in both the second and third rows, and with third row access made simple and easy by the available One-Touch Walk-In feature.

The 2019 Pilot’s more aggressive front and rear styling compliment the vehicle’s robust off-road and all-weather driving capabilities, supported by Honda’s available intelligent Variable Torque Management system (i-VTM4) with true torque-vectoring. The benefits from this technology include superior all-weather handling, and neutral, accurate steering under power.

For more information on the Honda Pilot and HGTV Dream Home 2019 visit: automobiles.honda.com/pilot and HGTV.com/HGTVDreamHome.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 36 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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Martin F. Roper Joins Fintech’s Board of Directors

December 6, 2018

TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Financial Information Technologies, LLC (Fintech) announced today that Martin F. Roper has accepted a position on the Board of Directors. As a member of the board, Martin will provide oversight to the corporate leadership team and act on behalf of the shareholders to assist with important policy decisions.

“I am proud to accept this position and join the Board of Directors for Fintech,” Martin stated. “The combined passion and abilities of the board and Fintech’s leadership will continue to create special opportunities for this company.”

With over 20 years of combined experience as CEO and COO of Boston Beer Company, Martin brings industry expertise and strategic guidance to support Fintech’s mission of providing superior products and services to the beverage alcohol industry. Under Martin’s direction, the masterful brewing company behind Sam Adams, Angry Orchard Cider, Twisted Tea, and Truly Spiked and Sparkling brands, quadrupled revenue and solidified the company’s position as a market leader in innovation, and wholesaler and retailer services.

“We’re honored to have Martin join our team of directors here at Fintech. His perspective is extremely valuable, and we’re confident he’ll provide the direction and insight we need to continue our growth within the industry,” said Fintech’s President, Tad Phelps.

Martin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and two Master’s Degrees in Engineering and Business Administration from University of Cambridge and Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration, respectively. Prior work experience includes SteelWorks, Inc., Blocksom & Company and the Boston Consulting Group.

About Fintech

Fintech, the leading solutions provider for beverage alcohol management, and regulatory information resource, offers a OneSource® solution with a suite of profit-building products and services for alcohol distributors and retailers.

With decades of industry experience offering unwavering dependability and trust, Fintech empowers users with information to increase margins and maximize operating efficiencies within their beverage alcohol category. By anticipating client needs, nurturing relationships, and growing partnerships within the industry, Fintech continues to deliver cutting-edge, strategic solutions that range from purchase order management, reconciliation, and data reporting, to pricing and promotion communication, payment compliance adherence, and regulatory resource connectivity.

Working with more than 3,600 alcohol distributors nationwide, Fintech links distributors to alcohol retailers, and manages data transformation for over 525,000 relationships, adding thousands of connections every month. For more information on how Fintech can better your business, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Post Offices Will Be Closed Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019

December 6, 2018

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Post Offices nationwide will be closed on Christmas Day, Tuesday, Dec. 25 and New Year’s Day, Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019. All Post Offices will be open and regular mail delivery will resume after the holidays on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

Some Post Offices may have extended hours leading up to the holidays, and limited hours on Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24.

New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31, Post Offices will be open during regular business hours. Customers should always check with their local Post Offices for hours of operation.

Blue collection boxes with final collection times before 12 p.m. (noon) will not be affected by early closing on Dec. 24. If a box has a final collection time after 12 p.m., its mail may be picked up earlier. For mail pickup on Dec. 24, please put your mail into blue collection boxes by noon regardless of the final collection times posted on the box. As a reminder, blue collection boxes are not serviced on Sundays.

Customers who have items to mail after the scheduled pick-up times on Dec. 24 should visit the Postal Locator on tools.usps.com to find local Post Offices which may be open late.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

Please Note: For U.S. Postal Service media resources, including broadcast quality video and audio and photo stills, visit the USPS Newsroom. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the USPS YouTube Channel, like us on Facebook and enjoy our Postal Posts blog. For more information about the Postal Service, visit usps.com and facts.usps.com.

More USPS holiday news, including shipping deadlines and Santa mail, can be found at usps.com/holidaynews.

For reporters interested in speaking with a regional Postal Service public relations professional, please go to about.usps.com/news/media-contacts/usps-local-media-contacts.pdf.

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L’Oréal Paris Honors Extraordinary Women of Worth at 13th Annual Celebration; Christy Silva of Aidan’s Heart Foundation Named National Honoree and Jaha Dukureh of Safe Hands for Girls Honored as 2018 Karen T. Fondu Impact Award Winner

December 6, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oréal Paris celebrated 10 women selflessly making an extraordinary difference in the world at the 13^th annual Women of Worth event last night. Inspired by the L’Oréal Paris tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” Women of Worth honors the intrinsic beauty and worth of women who are positively impacting their communities through philanthropy. This year’s Honorees represent a wide range of causes, from supporting female veterans, to teaching children about the importance of kindness, to facilitating meaningful connections between incarcerated parents and their children.

Thought leaders, philanthropists and business executives gathered at The Pierre Hotel in New York City to shed a spotlight on the 2018 Honorees and provide a national platform to tell their stories. The Women of Worth Honorees each received a $10,000 grant for their non-profit organizations, with Christy Silva of Aidan’s Heart Foundation and Jaha Dukureh of Safe Hands for Girls receiving special recognition for their work.

Following a nationwide, online public vote, Silva was selected as the 2018 National Honoree among thousands of votes on the L’Oréal Paris website and social channels. She received an additional $25,000 to support her cause, which raises awareness about Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The 2015 Women of Worth Honoree Jaha Dukureh received the Karen T. Fondu Impact Award. Dukureh was recognized for her continued work to protect young women and girls who are at risk of female genital mutilation. Since becoming a Women of Worth Honoree, Dukureh’s impactful work has grown to reach more than 750,000 women and girls in Africa and the United States through mentoring services, community engagement activities and educational resources. You can learn more about their stories and causes at WomenofWorth.com.

“Each year, I am in awe of the Women of Worth Honorees who selflessly give back and transform the lives of others,” said Tim Coolican, President, L’Oréal Paris. Karen T. Fondu, President Emeritus and Chairwoman of L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth added, “The unwavering courage and determination of our 2018 Women of Worth embodies the spirit of the L’Oréal Paris brand, and through our commitment to this program, their work will continue to touch the lives of generations to come.”

NATIONAL WOMEN OF WORTH HONOREE: CHRISTY SILVA, AIDAN’S HEART FOUNDATION, THORNDALE, PA
Silva created Aidan’s Heart Foundation after losing her seven-year-old son, Aidan, to Sudden Cardiac Arrest in 2010. In the midst of her devastating tragedy, Silva founded the organization to provide awareness, education and support to the southeast Pennsylvania region. Through her organization, she provides prevention and response resources to Sudden Cardiac Arrest. With this $35,000 grant from L’Oréal Paris, Silva will be able to provide training to thousands of high school students to become certified in CPR and purchase 35 AEDs for schools and youth-based organizations.

KAREN T. FONDU IMPACT AWARD WINNER: JAHA DUKUREH, SAFE HANDS FOR GIRLS, BRUFUT, THE GAMBIA
Cardiac surgeon and host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” Dr. Mehmet Oz presented this year’s Karen T. Fondu Impact Award to Jaha Dukureh for her cause, Safe Hands for Girls. As a 2015 Women of Worth Honoree, Dukureh was recognized for her life-saving work to protect young girls against female genital mutilation in Gambia, Africa. Her leadership and passion for serving others has led her to become a UN Goodwill Ambassador, Nobel Peace Prize nominee and one of TIME’s Top 100 Most Influential People in 2016.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be part of the Women of Worth community” said Jaha Dukureh. “Three years ago, L’Oréal Paris gave Safe Hands for Girls the platform we needed to make a lasting impact on thousands of women across the globe. I am so grateful for their continued support to elevate our mission to instill a sense of worth in the lives of girls everywhere.”

2018 WOMEN OF WORTH HONOREES
The 2018 L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Honorees were chosen from thousands of nominations for their unwavering commitment, drive and desire to better the lives of those around them. Throughout the Celebration, each Honoree was introduced by celebrities and influencers with a unique and personal connection to their cause.

Shreya Mantha – Charlotte, N.C.; Founder, Foundation For Girls, a youth-led social venture that aims to change the life trajectory for at-risk girls and youth through programs in financial wellness, leadership, digital literacy, and health and well-being.
Alisha Zhao – Portland, Ore.; Founder, Kids First Project, a non-profit that brings programs and services to youth who are homeless and living in shelters.
Hannah Dehradunwala – New York, N.Y.: Founder of New York-based Transfernation, which provides a platform for companies and corporate hospitality groups to donate extra food to hungry New Yorkers through on-demand pickups.
Genevieve Chase – Sun Valley, Idaho.; Founder, American Women Veterans, an organization focused on raising awareness of women’s contributions to the military and giving female veterans a place to connect, and advocate on behalf of military women and veterans.
Dr. Holly Jacobs – Coral Gables, Fla.; Founder, Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, a non-profit that serves thousands of victims of cyber sexual assault around the world and advocates for technological, social and legal innovation to fight the offense.
Jennifer Maddox – Chicago, Ill.; Police officer and Founder, Future Ties, a non-profit organization that helps young people and families on the South Side of Chicago become the best version of themselves through life skills training, mentoring, academic support, field trips, conflict resolution, resume building, community volunteerism and workshops.
Laura Reiss – Boca Raton, Fla.; Founder, Kindness Matters 365, which educates and inspires children about the importance of being grateful for who they are, showing kindness to themselves and others, and the many different ways they can give back to make a positive impact within their own communities and the world.
Christy Silva – Thorndale, Pa.; Founder, Aidan’s Heart Foundation, a non-profit committed to providing awareness, education and support to create heart-safe communities for youth regarding the prevention and response to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Betty Mohlenbrock – San Diego, Calif.; Founder, Reading Legacies, an organization committed to empowering children and youth in underserved, low-income areas, as well as those who have incarcerated parents or family members through intergenerational shared-reading experiences.
Carolyn Keller – Miami, Fla.; Founder, EBeauty Community, a non-profit that supports women undergoing treatment for cancer through a wig exchange program.

ABOUT L’OREAL PARIS
The L’Oréal Paris division of L’Oréal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in the United States in 1971 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Oréal Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. With L’Oréal’s invention of hair color in 1909, the brand continues to serve as a leading innovator of hair products across color, care, and styling with brands such as Superior Preference, Féria, Excellence Crème, Elvive, the Ever Collection, Advanced Hairstyle, and Elnett Satin Hairspray. L’Oréal Paris provides scientifically-advanced skincare products that are tested to address individual skin concerns through its renowned brands Revitalift, Hydra Genius, Age Perfect, and Sublime Bronze. L’Oréal Paris’ iconic cosmetics collections include Infallible, True Match, Colour Riche, Voluminous and Visible Lift. For more information about L’Oréal Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit www.lorealparisusa.com or follow on Instagram (@LOrealMakeup, @LOrealHair, @LOrealSkin, @LOrealMen, Snapchat (@LOrealMakeup), Twitter (@LOrealParisUSA), Facebook (@LOrealParisUSA), and Pinterest (@LOrealParisUSA).

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Car Care Council’s Free Car Care Guide: A Great Stocking Stuffer

December 5, 2018

BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — How about a holiday gift idea that is free, can help save money and shows how much you care? The Car Care Council’s 80-page Car Care Guide makes a great stocking stuffer for any driver on your holiday shopping list.

“Our popular Car Care Guide is a thoughtful gift that shows the drivers on your list that you care about their safety,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “The guide fits perfectly in any glove compartment, is a valuable reference and is available at no charge by visiting www.carcare.org. The Car Care Guide offers useful vehicle maintenance and fuel saving tips to help your special driver ‘be car care aware’ and save money in the new year and beyond.”

Available in English and Spanish, the council’s Car Care Guide is an 80-page, glove-box size consumer booklet that presents automotive maintenance and repair in everyday language. Single copies of the guide are available at no cost on the Car Care Council website at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide.

In addition, the non-profit Car Care Council recommends other inexpensive stocking stuffers related to vehicle safety, such as tire pressure gauges, ice scrapers, emergency kits and windshield wipers.

“These small and relatively inexpensive items can play a big role in vehicle safety and reliability, especially when it comes to winter driving when road conditions can be hazardous and unpredictable,” said White.

The Car Care Council is the source of information for the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign promoting the benefits of regular vehicle care, maintenance and repair to consumers. For the latest car care news, visit the council’s online media room at http://media.carcare.org. To order a free copy of the popular Car Care Guide, visit the council’s consumer education website at www.carcare.org.

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Low-income, rural kids at higher risk for second- or third-hand smoke exposure

December 5, 2018

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Infants and toddlers in low-income, rural areas may be at higher risk for second- and third-hand smoke than previously reported, according to a study supported by the National Institutes of Health. Approximately 15 percent of children in the study tested positive for cotinine, a byproduct formed when the body breaks down nicotine, at levels comparable to those of adult smokers. About 63 percent of children in the study had detectable levels of cotinine, suggesting widespread exposure to smoke. The study appears in Nicotine & Tobacco Research.

“Few studies have explored the risks of very young children, especially infants, for second- or third-hand exposure to smoking,” said James A. Griffin, Ph.D., deputy chief of the Child Development and Behavior Branch at NIH’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which funded the research. “The current study suggests that moving frequently, having more adults in the home and spending less time in center-based daycare facilities may increase a child’s exposure to smoke or smoke residue.”

The researchers analyzed data from the Family Life Project, a long-term study of rural poverty in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. For the study, saliva samples of 1,218 children were tested for cotinine. The samples were collected from children at age 6 months, 15 months, 2 years and 4 years. The presence of cotinine indicates that the child was exposed to second- or third-hand smoke. Second-hand smoke comes from a lit tobacco product, an electronic smoking device or the smoker. Third-hand smoke is an invisible residue from smoke that settles onto floors, furniture and clothing.

The researchers classified the children into three groups based on their cotinine levels. Fifteen percent of the children were in the high exposure group, with cotinine levels comparable to active adult smokers (12ng/mL or higher), 48 percent were in the moderate exposure group (0.46 to 12ng/mL) and 37 percent were in the low exposure group (less than or equal to 0.46ng/mL). These values are higher than those seen in data previously reported in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which found that only one-third to one-half of children’s blood samples had detectable cotinine.

“We found that infants had higher cotinine levels compared to toddlers,” said Lisa M. Gatzke-Kopp, Ph.D., a professor at Pennsylvania State University and the lead author of the study. “Because infants often put objects into their mouths and crawl on floors, they may be more likely to ingest smoke residue or get it on their skin, compared to older children.”

The study team evaluated independent factors that may influence a child’s probability of being in one of the three exposure groups. They found that lower income, less education, frequent residential moves and fluctuations in the number of adults within the home were associated with high smoke exposure, whereas time spent at a center-based daycare was associated with lower smoke exposure.

Factors influencing cotinine levels included the following:

When a caregiver had at least a high school degree, a child was 85 percent less likely to be in the high exposure group, compared to the other two groups.
Each residential move increased a child’s odds of being in the high exposure group, compared to the low exposure group, by 43 percent.
Each adult moving into or out of the home increased this risk by 11 percent.
A child who spent time in a center-based daycare was 81 percent less likely to be in the high exposure group, compared to the low exposure group.

“Our results, if supported by future studies, can help educate parents and caregivers, as well as improve prevention programs that seek to reduce children’s smoke exposure,” said Clancy Blair, Ph.D., M.P.H., a professor at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development and the senior author of the study. “For instance, nonsmoking families may not be aware that nicotine can be present in their child’s environment if their home was previously occupied by a smoker or if smoking is permitted at the workplace.”

Funding for the current analysis was provided by NICHD, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, all part of NIH.

Reference
Gatzke-Kopp LM, Willoughby MT, Warkentien SM, O’Connor T, Granger D, and Blair C. Magnitude and chronicity of environmental smoke exposure across infancy and early childhood in a sample of low-income children. Nicotine & Tobacco Research DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty228 (2018)

About the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD): NICHD conducts and supports research in the United States and throughout the world on fetal, infant and child development; maternal, child and family health; reproductive biology and population issues; and medical rehabilitation. For more information, visit NICHD’s website.

About the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program: ECHO is a nationwide research program designed to understand the effects of a broad range of early environmental influences on child health and development. For more information, visit ECHO’s website.

About the National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH, the nation’s medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit http://www.nih.gov.

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eMerge Americas Announces Partnerships With Leading Universities And Colleges

December 5, 2018

MIAMI, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas, the premier technology event connecting Latin America to the rest of the world, announced today new partnerships with Florida International University (FIU), the University of Miami (UM), Miami-Dade College (MDC) and Broward College.

For the first time, all four higher-ed institutions will converge at the Miami Beach Convention Center for the eMerge Americas annual event on April 29-30, 2019.

“Talent development and retention is critical to the growth and sustainability of the Miami tech ecosystem,” said Felice Gorordo, eMerge Americas CEO. “As important ecosystem partners, we are honored to build on our long-standing partnerships with FIU, UM, MDC–and now, Broward College–to help develop a pipeline of homegrown talent and opportunities.”

FIU and Cyxtera Technologies will be hosting their inaugural on-site cybersecurity augmentation training program at eMerge Americas. Drawing from experience in fund-formation, eMerge Americas and its partners will also assist FIU in launching and structuring an early stage, pre-seed venture fund.

“At FIU we are committed to life-long learning,” said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg. “We look forward to joining forces with other anchor institutions in South Florida and help eMerge participants gain important skills to get and create 21st century jobs.”

Earlier this year, MDC opened the Cybersecurity Center of the Americas, a hyper-realistic training platform aimed at detecting, stopping, and remediating cyberattacks in real-time. MDC’s Cybersecurity Center will provide training to students, public and private sector organizations, as well as cybersecurity professionals.

“In partnering with eMerge Americas, MDC seeks to continue expanding our South Florida tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem, and prepare our students to compete in tomorrow’s workforce today,” said Eduardo J. Padrón, the President of Miami Dade College.

eMerge Americas has also partnered with UM on the Latin American (LatAm) Roadshow to engage innovative university startups as part of the Hemispheric University Consortium, a platform for collaboration in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.

“Through the Hemispheric Consortium launched at eMerge Americas, the University of Miami is partnering with the leading universities across the region and helping foster a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem throughout the Americas,” said Dr. Julio Frenk, University of Miami President.

Together, eMerge Americas and UM are hosting pitch competitions as a cornerstone of the LatAm Roadshow at the Universidad de los Andes (Colombia), Technológico de Monterrey (Mexico), Universidad de las Américas (Mexico) and the Universidade de São Paulo (Brazil). The top two winners from each university will be fast-tracked into the eMerge Americas Global Startup Showcase in April.

For the first time, Broward College will have a presence at the upcoming eMerge Americas 2019 event showcasing their cutting-edge and entrepreneurially focused program both on the exhibit floor and on stage.

“We are consistently looking for new and innovative ways to help students embrace an entrepreneurial mindset,” said Gregory Adam Haile, Broward College President. “This collaboration with eMerge Americas, a leader in technology and innovation, will provide a platform for our entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and make business connections.”

The eMerge Americas 2019 lineup, featuring all four higher-ed institutions, sets the stage for another successful year of innovative collaboration and thought-leadership with game-changers in the Miami tech community.

Advanced registration for eMerge Americas 2019 is now open at emergeamericas.com.

About eMerge Americas
eMerge Americas is the premier technology event connecting Latin America to the rest of the world held annually at the Miami Beach Convention Center. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with America’s top business executives, technology decision-makers, and entrepreneurs, eMerge Americas is transforming Miami into the tech hub of the Americas. In 2018, eMerge Americas attracted more than 15,000 attendees from 400 participating companies and more than 40 countries. eMerge Americas serves as a catalyst in order to propel innovation and investment in South Florida and Latin America. The eMerge Americas founding partners include: Medina Capital, A Rod Corporation, Greenberg Traurig, Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, and the Miami Herald. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: emergeamericas.com.

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50+ CEOs Outpace Their Global Peers in Advancing Women For Second Consecutive Year

December 5, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the second year in a row, Catalyst CEO Champion For Change companies collectively have a higher representation of women in leadership positions at every level than their global peers—more women board directors, executives, senior managers, and managers. Since March 2017, the Catalyst CEO Champions—more than 50 top industry leaders—are demonstrating that progress is possible. We are still far from gender equality in the workforce and society, but as the Catalyst CEO Champions have proven, commitment that leads to action can effect change.

The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change signatories have committed to advancing more women, including women of color, into senior leadership positions and onto their boards. To hold themselves and their organizations accountable, these leaders boldly pledged to be transparent and share metrics on their progress. This is the second year Catalyst is reporting on how well their companies are living up to their commitments.

The numbers show that Catalyst CEO Champion For Change companies are outpacing their global peers in advancing women:

Women represent 38.1% of managers compared to 33% at global companies.
Women represent 28.2% of senior managers compared to 26% globally.
Women hold 24.4% of executive positions compared to 20% globally.
Women hold 27.7% of board seats compared to 22% at S&P 500 companies.

In addition, Catalyst CEO Champion For Change companies are outperforming their peers in advancing women of color, a particularly underrepresented group. They have a stronger pipeline of women of color in manager positions, and they are ahead of their peers in promoting these women into the executive ranks. They shine in the boardroom, where, collectively, they have more women of color board directors than the top 200 companies in the S&P 500.

“Catalyst CEO Champions passionately believe that what’s good for women is good for everyone. They’ve seen the positive results of increased diversity and inclusive cultures firsthand,” says Catalyst President and CEO Lorraine Hariton. “We are proud and honored to work with the Catalyst CEO Champions to both create gender equality in the workplace and inspire other organizations to do the same.”

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Join the conversation: #CatalystForChange #InclusionInAction

About Catalyst
Catalyst is a global nonprofit working with some of the world’s most powerful CEOs and leading companies to help build workplaces that work for women. Founded in 1962, Catalyst drives change with pioneering research, practical tools, and proven solutions to accelerate and advance women into leadership—because progress for women is progress for everyone.

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Stephanie Wolf, Founder & Principal, SWPR
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El Latino Semanal Surpasses 16 Million Hits in 2018

December 5, 2018

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El Latino Digital www.ellatinodigital.com the news and distribution site for el Latino Semanal surpassed 16 million hits in 2018. This unprecedented level of acceptance indicates that a large percentage of Hispanics now consume news and information by computers, tablets or smart phones.

Publisher Miguel Lavin stated today that the fourth quarter is expected to be the company’s best to date. “This year has been a good year for El Latino Semanal from a number of perspectives. We expanded our subscriber base substantially with our digital distribution of our print edition. Our strategic alliance with Hispanic Media Works to develop and manage our distribution website www.ellatinodigital.com to continue the present expansion in distribution and readership has paid great dividends.” Additionally, Lavin said, “We have laid the ground work to expand distribution using the digital format. We are now capable of reaching electronically the over 190,000 Hispanic emails in our market area.”

El Latino Semanal’s iconic format reflects the present market realities for print media and strikes a balance between informing the readers, giving our advertisers maximum exposure and controlling operating costs.

About El Latino Semanal Inc: El Latino Semanal is the largest and oldest Hispanic broadsheet weekly in DMA 38/H28 with measured distribution and readership. It started in 1976 serving 30K Hispanics. Today El Latino Semanal serves a Hispanic population approaching 500,000, as per the last census adjustment. The Latino Semanal markets to the English reluctant, the non- Hispanics who want to reach the Hispanic market and its Core Hispanic Community from Boca Raton to Ft Pierce. El Latino Semanal is a certified minority newspaper. It publishes legal ads for the State, County and Municipalities.

Contact:
Jose R. Uzal, National Sales Manager

561-310-5333
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SOURCE El Latino Semanal

Adam Math promoted to Vice President of Whitman Insight Strategies, Madison Ulczak joins team as Analyst

December 4, 2018

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Whitman Insight Strategies (WINS), a research-based strategy consultancy, today announced the promotion of Adam Math to Vice President, and the hiring of Madison Ulczak as an Analyst.

“Adam is a trusted advisor to our clients, and a respected leader within our organization,” said Scott Kotchko, President of Whitman Insight Strategies. “As a strategist, his work has been unparalleled in helping clients solve big problems and successfully navigate change.”

Commenting on his promotion, Mr. Math said “I’m excited for my new role, the firm, and our future. We exist to help our clients reach and exceed their goals. Our dedication to listening, innovating, and providing clear strategies for our clients is what drives us each and every day.”

Adam Math joined WINS in 2012, and most recently held the title of Senior Director. He previously worked at Nielsen in Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Math holds a B.S. in Marketing from the New York University Stern School of Business and is an avid fan of the New York Mets.

WINS also announced today the addition of Madison Ulczak as an Analyst. Ms. Ulczak was previously an Analyst with The Expert Institute, and is a graduate of Cornell University, holding a B.S. with high distinction in Human Development and minors in Global Health, and Law & Society.

“Madison joins our firm with academic and professional experience in social science research, policy research, and legal research that will immediately add value across the brands, causes, and campaigns we serve,” said Mr. Kotchko.

About Whitman Insight Strategies:

Founded in 2001, Whitman Insight Strategies (WINS) is a research-based strategy consultancy headquartered in New York City that helps clients win elections, issues, and market share.

www.whitmanstrategies.com

SOURCE Whitman Insight Strategies

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