Invitation: Attend Oglala Lakota Homeland Victory Celebration & Sobriety Social Gathering

April 28, 2018

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WHITECLAY, Neb., April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mitakuyapi, Alcohol Justice is reporting that members of the Oglala Lakota Nation proudly yet humbly invite people to come and celebrate the one-year anniversary of the ending of exploitative alcohol sales in Whiteclay, Nebraska. In addition to the celebration there will be a meal shared in honor of loved ones in recovery and loved ones lost to ‘Whiteclay’s poison’.

WHAT:           Celebration – music, dancing, spoken word, games, for youth & adults, speakers,
                       sobriety roll call
WHERE:         Whitemen Fear to Tread, BIA-27, Porcupine, SD 57772
WHEN:           April 30, 2018, 5-10 p.m.
WHO:

Sonny Skyhawk, Founder and CEO, American Indians in Film and Television, Alcohol Justice Board Member
Olowan Sarah Thunder Hawk Martinez, Pine Ridge Oglala Lakota Activist
Bryan Brewer, former Oglala Sioux Tribal President

WHY: In 2017, the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission denied the renewal of the alcohol licenses of the four Whiteclay liquor stores after finding the town did not have adequate law enforcement. All types of criminal activities took place at the stores and in the town, such as tax evasion, sexual assaults, murders, violence, public intoxication, selling alcohol to minors, using food stamps to purchase alcohol; yet local law enforcement failed to act for decades.

The four liquor stores in the town of Whiteclay, Nebraska (population 9), bootlegged 3.5 million cans of beer a year into the Oglala Lakota homeland of Pine Ridge, South Dakota, where it is illegal to possess or consume alcohol. Multi-generations have suffered alcoholism and devastating alcohol related problems. It has been estimated that alcohol abuse impacts 80 percent of Pine Ridge families and one out of four children suffer from fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).

SPONSORS:

MORE INFO: Call Olowan Martinez (605) 407-1381 / (605) 455-1482

CONTACT: Jorge Castillo
213 840-3336

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4th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit Scheduled Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Alcohol Justice

April 28, 2018

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SAN RAFAEL, California, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 4^th Annual Marin Youth Leaders Summit will take place this coming Sunday, April 29, 2018, 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), Alcohol Justice, Iglesia Gracia Manifiesta, Bellam Market, and S & A Landscape Materials. The event is free to the community.

What: Youth Leadership Summit

Lunch – youth & adults will prepare and share a healthy meal together
Opening Prayer Circle – Ernesto Hernandez, Mayan Elder, Teacher
Musical Entertainment – Elizabety Itzun, Lali Castillo, Citlaly Cortes, all members of Youth For Justice
Facilitated Sharing – Reclaiming Identity, The Power of Identity

Miguel Gavaldon, Marin Community Foundation Board of Directors
Victoria Hernandez, Bioneers
Ernesto Hernandez, Mayan Elder, Teacher
Rainiero Miranda, Ph.D., MFT

Gardening – refreshing a community medicinal herbal garden at Bellam Market
Closing Circle

When: Sunday, April 29, 2018, 12 – 5 p.m.

Where:    Alcohol Justice
                24 Belvedere St.
                San Rafael, CA 94901

For Additional Information: Call Maite Duran at 415/257-2499 or email [email protected]

CONTACT:	Maite Duran 415 717-1099
	Jorge Castillo 213 840-3336

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Jane Fraser and Maria Elena Salinas join Glasswing International for an evening in support of children and youth

April 27, 2018

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Glasswing International's 2018 Gala raises $675,000 for children and youth in Latin America. Glasswing co-founders Ken Baker, Celina de Sola, and Diego de Sola with special guest independent journalist and producer Maria Elena Salinas, Glasswing Ambassador ESPN Commentator Fernando Palomo, and youth beneficiary Ana in New York City.

NEW YORK, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Glasswing International, a nonprofit organization that gives children access to quality education and safe spaces in some of the most challenging circumstances, celebrated its fourth annual benefit gala in New York City last night, raising a record-breaking $675,000 for the organization.

Special guest independent journalist and producer Maria Elena Salinas delivered opening remarks at the gala which honored Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi Latin America for Citi’s and Citi Foundation’s notable work with the organization on the Pathways to Progress initiative in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. At the event, Jane announced the Citi Foundation’s commitment of $1 million to continue programming with the nonprofit.

“In our work, we see kids facing seemingly insurmountable challenges on a daily basis. The potential of this young and resilient generation is being thwarted by external factors such as conflict and a lack of opportunity. When kids are given access to quality education, safe spaces, mentorship, and a community that believes in them, we can unlock their potential and really transform lives,” said Glasswing co-founder Celina de Sola, who, earlier this month, was selected to join the inaugural Obama Foundation Fellowship class – a group of 20 civic innovators from around the world who were selected from a pool of over 20,000 applicants from 191 countries, as she addressed the crowd on Thursday night. Over 300 business leaders, social figures, and diplomats were greeted by Glasswing co-founders Celina de Sola, Ken Baker, and Diego de Sola, gala co-chairs Carmen Busquets, Jana Pasquel de Shapiro, Olivier Sarkozy, and Chris Varelas, and Glasswing Ambassador Fernando Palomo.

The crowd was also addressed by Ana, a 17-year-old Glasswing student currently enrolled in the Youth L.E.A.D. (Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Development) program, supported by the Citi Foundation. She spoke about her own experience as a young adult in Guatemala and how her future changed once she joined the program which helped her to become an entrepreneur. “Through the program, I learned how to run my own business and how to budget. I now know how much I should earn based on what I produce. I am no longer shy, I am no longer insecure, I am no longer afraid to look for opportunities, and I have learned to be confident in my decisions,” she said.

Funds raised during the fund-a-need auction will be directed to Glasswing’s education and health programs to help empower youth, like Ana, and their communities.

ABOUT GLASSWING INTERNATIONAL
Glasswing International is a non-profit organization that empowers individuals to addresses the root causes of poverty and violence in their communities through education and health programs. Its cross-sector approach creates partnerships with international and local governments, businesses, NGOs, and civil society. Since its formation, Glasswing International has impacted the lives of over 850,000 individuals in Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States. For more information, please visit www.glasswing.org.

Glasswing co-founders Diego de Sola, Celina de Sola, and Ken Baker with Citi Latin America CEO Jane Fraser, Citi El Salvador's Ana Cristina Lopez, and youth beneficiary Ana.

Glasswing co-founder, Celina de Sola, with entrepreneur and e-commerce pioneer Carmen Busquets and fashion designer Donna Karan.

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Iberia Unveils New Route Madrid-San Francisco With Guest Olive Oils From Spain

April 27, 2018

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Margarita_Cocktail_Infographic — Try this classic cocktail like never before with Olive Oils from Spain.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Two of Spain’s emblems, Iberia and Olive Oils from Spain, work together to consolidate the positioning of the two most powerful sectors of the Spanish industry: tourism and agri-food. Each new route opened in the world by the airline brings a bit more Spanish liquid gold to consumers around the world. A product that has had a notable role in the presentation of the new Iberia route linking Madrid and San Francisco to informants and tourism professionals from the United States, Olive Oil from Spain has created a really innovative proposal, integrating this food into cocktails, deepening the inexhaustible versatility of the Spanish flagship product.

Try this classic cocktail like never before with Olive Oils from Spain.

A millenary tradition in a 21st century cocktail bar

Olive Oils from Spain have been the most surprising ingredient of the evening. Its texture, aromas and flavors have not gone unnoticed for high end cocktails. The juices of the olive are known mainly for dressings and frying. With innovations like those presented in San Francisco, it opens the door to the disclosure of new applications for an extremely versatile product, ranging from pastries to cosmetics, to cocktails with and without alcohol, such as:

Margarita with Hojiblanca EVOO
Virgin Mary with Picual EVOO
Gin Tonic with Arbequina EVOO
San Francisco with Cornicabra EVOO

Olive Oils from Spain are the promotional brand of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofesional, a non-profit organization, formed by all the representative entities of the sector in Spain. Its main objective is todisseminate information on the product, its uses and health properties throughout the world. The Interprofessional has been developing promotional campaigns for almost a decade to bring this super food to consumers in five continents. Among its priorities is the United States market, where Olive Oils from Spain are leaders, with exports in 2017 of 124,000 tons.

Iberia, for its part, has been proudly taking the image of Spain across the globe for more than 90 years, in the fuselage and interior of its aircraft. Throughout this time it has established itself as a symbol of Spain’s leadership in quality, development and modernity,values that match perfectly with those of Olives from Spain. In 2016 and 2017 it was the most punctual airline in the world, according to FlightGlobal.

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Give all your cocktails the ultimate twist of texture, aroma and flavor with Olive Oils from Spain

For more information: Antonio Martínez, Responsible for Interprofessional Communication of Spanish Olive Oil, Telephone: +34-91-523-43-84, [email protected]

SOURCE Olive Oils from Spain

GIVE YOUR HOME A REFRESH THIS SPRING!

April 27, 2018

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NEW YORK, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After a long, chilly winter, nothing lifts spirits like the first signs of spring. Spring is a time to pack up the old, usher in the new, kick off the snow boots, and slip on the sandals. With some creativity, open-mindedness and a little elbow grease, you can clean out and update your home without breaking the bank. If the warm weather has you itching to refresh your home, DIY and design expert Martin Amado will help you say goodbye to winter with his top tips that will leave the home sparkling! He’ll help homeowners tackle springtime updates by starting with a thorough cleaning and then adding fresh and trendy décor swaps and upgrades.

Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/82852241-spring-home-sprucing-tips/

Deep clean: Start the season off with a thorough home cleaning. Wipe down surfaces with multipurpose cleaner that disinfects and leaves the home smelling fresh! Fabuloso® Complete™ is a new multi-surface, multi-action cleaner that delivers a powerful clean all around your house. It cuts through grease, removes lime scale, and helps remove stains, all with the great fragrance you remember from Fabuloso®. Use it on almost any hard surface in your house, like walls, bathrooms, and floors. It comes in two varieties, Floral Burst and Cool Mist, and will be available at select retailers like Family Dollar, Walmart, and online.

Laundry refresh: Switch out your winter wardrobe and freshen up your spring wardrobe. Make sure you’re using the correct amount of detergent and don’t forget to add the fabric conditioner for that added softness! New Suavitel® Complete™ fabric softener has superior technology that helps keep clothes looking newer longer. The new formula provides advanced softening vs. regular density, as well as long-lasting color protection and wrinkle reduction after 5 washes, tested on cotton and cotton-polyester fabrics, compared to washing with detergent alone.
Comes in two favorite scents, Field Flowers® and Morning Sun®.

Outdoor cleaning: Pressure wash the exterior of your home, deck and patio furniture. For many of us, spring calls for new clothes. For your house, that might mean a fresh coat of paint. Check for any paint on your house or deck that is peeling and reseal any wood to prevent any future rot.

Bring the outdoors in: Tropical and floral prints are a big design trend and can be incorporated with decorative accessories such as wall art and pillows. You can also incorporate plants and greenery indoors by hanging macramé baskets or placing them on bookshelves or even inside geometric glass containers. Container gardens can also spruce-up a front entrance or deck.

For more tips for sprucing up your home this spring, please visit betterstuffforlife.com

SOURCE MultiVu

LUCIA ZARATE: THE ODYSSEY OF THE WORLD’S SMALLEST WOMAN by Cecilia Velástegui named 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist

April 27, 2018

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Award-winning Author Cecilia Velástegui, Foreword Reviews INDIES Finalist, Novel LUCIA ZARATE: The Odyssey of the World's Smallest Woman

MONARCH BEACH, California, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Libros Publishing is pleased to announce that Lucía Zárate: The Odyssey of the World’s Smallest Woman by award-winning author Cecilia Velástegui has been recognized as a finalist in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.

Author Cecilia Velástegui commented, “I’m honored by this recognition from Foreword Reviews. I devoted many years to research and to write Lucía Zárate: The Odyssey of the World’s Smallest Woman. Lucía’s tiny proportions captivated audiences at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exhibition and turned her into a celebrity who met President Hayes and Queen Victoria. Her poignant, real-life odyssey is spellbinding.”

http://ceciliavelastegui.com/

Lucía Zárate is a mesmerizing tale of survival, resilience and the uplifting force of friendship set in the circus sideshows of the 1880s. It received first place in the International Latino Book Awards, the nation’s oldest and largest Hispanic literary awards. Velástegui’s novel was also runner-up to the prolific master Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s 2017 novel What We Become.

Foreword Magazine, Inc. hosts its annual awards program each year. Finalists represent the best books published in 2017. After more than 2,000 individual titles spread across 65 genres were submitted for consideration, the list of finalists was determined by Foreword’s editorial team. Winners will be decided by an expert team of booksellers and librarians—representing Foreword’s readership—from across the country.

Winners in each genre will be announced June 15, 2018.

The complete list of finalists can be found at:

https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/finalists/2017/

“Choosing finalists for the INDIES is always the highlight of our year, but the job is very difficult due to the high quality of submissions,” said Victoria Sutherland, founder/publisher of Foreword Reviews.

Novel LUCIA ZARATE: THE ODYSSEY OF THE WORLD'S SMALLEST WOMAN by Cecilia Velástegui is Foreword Reviews INDIES FINALIST. http://ceciliavelastegui.com/

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Putting the ‘Fun’ in Functional: 2019 Honda Fit Arrives in Showrooms

April 27, 2018

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The 2019 Honda Fit Goes on Sale April 30.

TORRANCE, California, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The fun, versatile and stylish 2019 Honda Fit begins arriving at dealerships nationwide on April 30 with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ of $16,190 (excluding $890 destination and handling), unchanged from the previous model year. The 2019 Fit continues to boast unparalleled versatility, premium feature content and a playful, city-friendly demeanor – particularly with its standard 6-speed manual gearbox.

The 2019 Fit lineup includes the affordable-yet well-equipped Fit LX, aggressively styled Fit Sport, the upgraded Fit EX, and leather-lined Fit EX-L. With available Honda Sensing^®, the 2019 Fit provides one of the most robust suites of advanced driver-assistive and safety technology packages in the subcompact car segment. Better yet, Fit LX models equipped with Honda Sensing^® start under $18,000¹.

Combined to either a slick-shifting 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT²), Fit’s 1.5-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder i-VTEC™ engine produces a peak output of up to 130 horsepower and 114 lb.-ft. of torque. The 2019 Fit carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 29/36/31 mpg (city/highway/combined)³ for the manual transmission, and 33/40/36 mpg for CVT models.

2019 Fit Pricing & EPA Data

Trim	Transmission	MSRP	MSRP Including $890 Destination	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway / combined)⁴
LX	6MT	$16,190	$17,080	29 / 36 / 31
LX	CVT⁴	$16,990	$17,880	33 / 40 / 36
LX w/ Honda Sensing^®	CVT	$17,990	$18,880	33 / 40 / 36
Sport	6MT	$17,500	$18,390	29 / 36 / 31
Sport	CVT	$18,300	$19,190	31 / 36 / 33
Sport w/ Honda Sensing^®	CVT	$19,300	$20,190	31 / 36 / 33
EX	6MT	$18,160	$19,050	29 / 36 / 31
EX	CVT	$18,960	$19,850	31 / 36 / 33
EX-L	CVT	$20,520	$21,140	31 / 36 / 33
EX-L w/ Navi	CVT	$21,520	$22,410	31 / 36 / 33

Standard features on all Fit models include rearview camera, liftgate spoiler, auto on-off headlights, LED taillights, Bluetooth^®, and a multi-function center console.

Fit’s vibrant palette of exterior color consists of eight choices: Helios Yellow Pearl, Orange Fury, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red, Aegean Blue Metallic, and new Platinum White Pearl.

The Honda Fit continues to blend fun-to-drive performance with outstanding fuel efficiency, comfort, and safety in a high-quality, affordable package. Clever packaging, such as the fuel tank mounted underneath the front-row seats, gives the 2019 Fit unequaled cargo capacity, boasting a class-leading 52.7 cubic-feet of space with the rear seats folded down.

For the latest in-vehicle connectivity experience, Sport models and up include Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™ integration through a high-resolution, 7-inch touchscreen. The available Honda Sensing^® suite of technologies includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and new Auto High-Beams.

What’s New for 2019?

Auto High-Beams added to Honda Sensing-equipped models
New Platinum Pearl White exterior color replaces White Orchid Pearl

Honda Fits for the U.S. market are manufactured in North America, at Honda’s Celaya, Mexico plant.

More Information
Additional media information including high-resolution photography and video of the 2019 Honda Fit is available at www.hondanews.com/channels/fit. Consumer information is available at www.automobiles.honda.com/fit. To join the Fit community on Facebook, please visit www.facebook.com/hondafit.

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, 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 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2017, nearly 93% of all Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $890 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² CVT models are LEV3-SULEV30-rated in California and states that have adopted California vehicle emission regulations. CVT models in non-CARB states and 6MT models in all 50 states are LEV3-ULEV125-rated.
³ Based on 2019 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
⁴ Continuously Variable Transmission

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Häagen-Dazs® Shops Announces Free Cone Day on May 8 to Support the Buzz

April 27, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., ice cream fans across the U.S. can make their day a little more extraordinary by visiting participating Häagen-Dazs^® Shops locations to indulge in one free scoop of ice cream in a sugar cone, cake cone or cup. Since this year marks the 10^th anniversary of the brand’s honey bee support, Häagen-Dazs is dedicating Free Cone Day to the hard-working bees by asking consumers to support the buzz by enjoying a free scoop, learning more about the bees’ needs and offering their support to the cause.

One-third of Häagen-Dazs ice cream flavors rely on pollinators, but bees are disappearing at an alarming rate and need help. Over the past 10 years, Häagen-Dazs has supported honey bee research and education by donating more than $1 million and working with ingredient suppliers, the Xerces Society and agronomists to create bee-friendly environments on farms where some of the brand’s most essential ice cream ingredients are grown – such as almonds and strawberries. To date, more than 11,000 plants have been planted, impacting 840 acres of farmland. The brand is also working toward the Bee Better Certification for products using these ingredients by helping farms create pollinator habitats and eliminate harmful pesticides.

“Free Cone Day is an opportunity to say thank you to our loyal fans, and we want to continue to recognize the pollinators that make our ice cream possible,” said Adam Hanson, The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company, Inc. President and General Manager. “Last year, we shared information about why the bees need our help and how everyone can play a role, which received great feedback from our customers. With this year marking the 10^th anniversary of the brand’s honey bee support, we wanted to build on that information and encourage everyone to band together for this important cause.”

Thanks to The Extraordinary Honey Bee, a new, award-winning immersive VR experience created by Häagen-Dazs, consumers can view the world through a bee’s perspective, learning more about the plight of the honey bee and simple steps that can help these vital pollinators thrive. On Free Cone Day, consumers in a few select Shop locations will have the opportunity to experience the video using VR technology.

This Free Cone Day, consumers can support the buzz by:

Visiting a Häagen-Dazs Shops location to try one of the many bee dependent ice cream flavors
Learning more through The Extraordinary Honey Bee VR experience and spreading the word
Donating to the Xerces Society to help reach a goal of planting 1 million acres of habitat for bees: www.xerces.org/hd

For more information about Häagen-Dazs Shops’ Free Cone Day and to find out which local Häagen-Dazs Shops are participating, please check the Shop Finder at www.haagendazs.us/freeconeday.

The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company is always seeking new franchise owners with a passion for Häagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream to open shops in premier locations. To learn more about Häagen-Dazs Shops or how to open a franchise, please visit the www.haagendazsshoppecompany.com.

About Häagen-Dazs Shops
The first Häagen-Dazs Shop opened in Brooklyn, NY in 1976, giving consumers a new outlet for the distinctive velvety, super-premium ice cream of Häagen-Dazs. Today the Häagen-Dazs Shops system in the United States is made up of more than 200 independently owned and operated locations, franchised by The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company, Inc., which proudly offer top quality indulgent desserts that start with Häagen-Dazs products. For more information, please visit www.haagendazs.us/shops, join the company’s fan page at www.facebook.com/HaagenDazsUS and follow the brand on Twitter at @HaagenDazs_US.

Ice cream fans across the US can celebrate free cone day on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. by visiting participating Häagen-Dazs® Shops.

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ECONTENT TV Creates And Manages The Hispanic Social Media Campaign For Montefiore’s CORAZON Premiered At The Tribeca Film Festival

April 27, 2018

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NEW YORK, April 27, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ECONTENT TV is supporting Montefiore’s promotion of their film CORAZÓN through social media.

Starring Academy Award® nominee Demian Bichir (A Better Life, The Hateful Eight, Aliens, Savages) and Ana de Armas (Blade Runner 2049, Hands of Stone), and directed by John Hillcoat, Montefiore’s short film CORAZÓN made its world premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival.

“We are pleased to support Montefiore’s promotional efforts for this important initiative,” said Felix M Mendez, president of ECONTENT TV. “This is a powerful film based on a real life story and we are happy to be doing our part to create awareness and motivate more people to become organ donors.”

The social campaign will run until the end of April, which is National Donors Month, and the film can be watched for free on corazonfilm.com.

About ECONTENT TV
ECONTENT TV is an award-winning production company dedicated to create content for digital, social and traditional media. It is based in New York with strategic offices in London, Madrid and Mexico City.

Contact information:
Alejandra Martinez
[email protected]
917-470-9659

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Toyota’s Mississippi Plant Investments in Full Bloom

April 26, 2018

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Sean Suggs, president of Toyota Mississippi, spoke at the plant's ground breaking ceremony for the new visitor center and announcement of a $170 million investment to build the 12th generation Corolla using the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

BLUE SPRINGS, Mississippi, April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It is springtime in Blue Springs, and plants – such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi – are growing. During a groundbreaking ceremony for Toyota Mississippi’s new visitor and training center, the company announced it would invest $170 million to build the 12th generation Corolla using Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

The TNGA investment enables the assembly plant to stay competitive globally.

“We will be able to respond quicker and be more flexible in order to meet market demands down the road,” said Toyota Mississippi President Sean Suggs. “I’m very proud of our team members and the partnerships we have developed across the state.”

Implementation of TNGA, along with an overall increase in production, will create 400 new jobs over the next 12 months. This investment directly supports Toyota’s plan to invest $10 billion in its U.S. facilities over the next five years. This investment brings the company to $4.27 billion of new investment in the U.S. since the commitment was announced in 2017. Toyota’s total investment in the U.S. over the past 60 years is $25 billion.

TNGA
The $170 million investment in the Mississippi assembly plant will include a complete replacement of the current production lines allowing the facility to produce advanced vehicles more efficiently and better adapt to changing market needs.

TNGA is a new approach to the way Toyota designs, engineers and produces its vehicles. While retaining traditional Toyota values, such as exceptional quality and safety, TNGA improves performance of all models, including providing more responsive handling and a more comfortable, enjoyable feel while driving. It also shortens the development cycle for vehicle improvements and new vehicles by providing a more flexible production environment.

Today’s announcement is another economic development win for the state of Mississippi. It brings Toyota’s investment in this facility to more than $1 billion since 2007.

“For more than a decade, Toyota has been a valued corporate partner to Blue Springs and the state of Mississippi,” said Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant. “Toyota’s commitment to building a sense of community is illustrated by the company’s continued investment in its operations and philanthropic efforts throughout the region. This latest investment and addition of hundreds of new jobs reinforces Toyota’s dedication to excellence in Blue Springs for generations to come.”

New Jobs
Toyota will work with its hiring partner ResourceMFG to hire 400 team members to meet the growing demand for the world’s best-selling vehicle of all time, the Toyota Corolla.

“ResourceMFG will aid in recruiting approximately 400 new team members over the next 12 months,” Suggs said. “These jobs will support production of the all-new Corolla, and we are excited to build more of them for our loyal customers.”

Visitor and Training Center
Being competitive in the marketplace also requires both a strong workforce and talent pipeline. Toyota will continue “growing their own” by providing enhanced workforce development training at its new visitor and training center.

“Today is very exciting as we unveil the design and break ground on our future visitor and training center,” Suggs said. “Toyota knows that you have to put in the effort to get the results, and this is just the beginning of that effort.”

Local architecture firm JBHM designed a 15,000-square-foot facility to support the plant’s growing need to accommodate public visitors and workforce training.

Training Center: Workforce development is the fuel that enables Toyota to be successful. The meeting and training space will accommodate up to 120 people and include state-of-the-art audio-visual technology.
Public Gallery: The nearly 5,000-square-foot space will feature interactive exhibits, the Toyota Production System and environmental elements while highlighting the success story of the region and the state of Mississippi’s economic development.

Scheduled to open in November 2019, the visitor and training center will be open to the public five days per week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Contact:	Kathryn Ragsdale, 662-317-3524
	Karen Nielsen, 469-292-2659

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SOURCE Toyota Motor North America