Grab Your Passport: Spring Break Is Almost Here

January 23, 2018

MIAMI, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Skyscanner, the global travel search engine, wants to give travelers some good news looking for a respite from this brutal winter. Whether the season has subjected you to record snowfall or the flu epidemic, it’s time to start planning your spring break getaway. Skyscanner has gathered data from its more than 60 million monthly users to identify the top insights as well as the best deals and destinations that are proving this spring break will be anything but a staycation.

Spring break has historically been a time for more conventional destinations, but 2018 is shaping up to be a bit of a game changer:

While the top five tried and true destinations continue to lead top searches by travelers (i.e. New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Las Vegas, and London), there are several exciting international destinations topping the list, including Tokyo, Paris, and Bangkok.
Travelers are encouraged to explore more international and long-haul domestic destinations that offer incredible projected savings, such as:

Bangkok – 11 weeks in advance (54% savings)
Paris – 7 weeks in advance (47% savings)
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic – 12 weeks in advance (45% savings)
Nassau – 11 weeks in advance (34% savings)
Puerto Vallarta – 10 weeks in advance (34% savings)
Amsterdam – 7 weeks in advance (34% savings)
San Juan – 10 weeks in advance (20% savings)
Cancun – 10 weeks in advance (20% savings)
San Francisco – 7 weeks in advance (20% savings)
Honolulu – 9 weeks in advance (15% savings)

Travelers are clearly eager to go the distance this spring break, and Skyscanner looked into what the booking trends are looking like to-date:

Given the spike in international and long-haul travel, Skyscanner has found an increase in the number of travelers booking a longer length of stay

9% have booked 7-day trips
7% have booked 8-day trips
6% have booked 9-day trips

Skyscanner is also seeing more travelers choosing to travel on less traditional days of the week to score better savings

16% are traveling on Monday and Tuesday
15% are traveling on Wednesday

*Data Methodology: Destinations were chosen based on historical flight redirects data (March – April 2017). Skyscanner best-time-to-book data was collected from the same period, using average seat price data of flights from the US to the Destination City.

About Skyscanner
Skyscanner is a leading global travel search company providing free search of flights, hotels and car rental. Founded in 2003 Skyscanner helps to meet the travel planning needs of over 60 million people each month. Skyscanner is available in over 30 languages. Skyscanner’s highly-rated free mobile app has been downloaded over 70 million times. The privately-owned company employs over 900 staff and has ten global offices in Edinburgh, Singapore, Beijing, Shenzhen, Miami, Barcelona, Glasgow, Sofia, Budapest and London. For more information, please visit http://www.skyscanner.com and our news site.

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Homebuilder Opens New Community In Lake Elsinore’s Summerly Masterplan

January 22, 2018

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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Richmond American Homes of California, a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the opening of Marisol, a new community in Lake Elsinore’s popular Summerly masterplan. Real estate agents and prospective homebuyers are invited to participate in Grand Opening festivities on January 27—a special event featuring two model homes for tour, a catered taco bar, an ice cream truck and a face painter.

Surrounded by spectacular views and conveniently located near I-15, Marisol at Summerly boasts 30 acres of parks and open space, including approximately three miles of trails. In addition, residents can take advantage of The Links at Summerly golf course and the Summer House at Summerly Recreation Center.

New homes at Marisol are priced from the low $400,000s, with only 51 homesites available. Buyers will enjoy an elegant selection of ranch-style floor plans, offering up to approximately 2,800 square feet and showcasing distinctive Spanish, Craftsman or Italian detailing. If building from the ground up, buyers can also work with a design consultant at Richmond American’s Home Gallery™ to choose from hundreds of textures, finishes and fixtures.

To learn more about Marisol at Summerly, call 909.579.3288 or visit RichmondAmerican.com.

About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.

Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC’s homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 190,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation’s largest homebuilders, MDC’s subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MDC.” For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.

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NHEO Institute Launches An Inspiring Campaign To Eliminate Construction-Related Hazards

January 22, 2018

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HOUSTON, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — National Hispanic Entrepreneurs’ Organization (NHEO) Institute has proudly announced that it has successfully launched an inspiring campaign called ‘Building a Safer Future’. With an aim to impact more than one million people, the campaign will play a major role in reducing and ultimately eliminating construction-related hazards.

The campaign will involve hundreds of volunteers across the country working during the year, as NHEO Institute celebrates its 10th Anniversary serving the Hispanic community.

“All accidents are preventable so let us work together under the umbrella of this campaign to improve the culture of workplace safety for everyone” said NHEO Institute Board Member Miguel Galarza. Stats have shown that while workplace fatalities have dropped 20 percent in last decade, workplace fatalities among Hispanic construction workers have risen almost 35 percent in the same period.

“Safety is our priority at NHEO, and we are committed to identifying ways to improve the safety and health conditions of contractors, construction workers, and their families; especially those hard to reach or those who need extra help due to cultural and language barriers.” he added. ‘Building a Safer Future’ campaign participants will pledge a commitment to the program by wearing a yellow wristband. At the end of the year they will receive a Certificate of participation and evaluation of their safety related activities issued by NHEO Institute.

The campaign will include monthly educational webinars led by industry experts and partners sharing safety and health best practices. It will culminate with an event in Houston by the end of the year to showcase the campaign impact and results. To learn more about this initiative, please visit www.nheo.org

About NHEO Institute:
NHEO Institute promotes and supports the advancement and growth of all contractors to reach their full potential. We are committed to quality and safety while working towards solving our industry’s productivity and workforce training challenges. Further information is available at www.nheo.org. Follow NHEO on Twitter @NHEO.

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Latino Conservation Week dates set for July 14 – 22, organizations invited to hold events

January 22, 2018

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WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With the goal of creating opportunities for organizations and parks to engage Latinos and for Latinos to demonstrate their passion for the outdoors and protecting public lands, the 5^th annual Latino Conservation Week will take place July 14 – 22, 2018 and is expected to be celebrated with over 120 events nationwide.

For last year’s LCW, over 100 events across the nation were held by groups like National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Wildlife Refuge System, Latino Outdoors, REI, Audubon Society, Latino Outdoors, Save the Redwoods League, George H.W. Bush Vamos a Pescar Education Fund, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Sierra Club, League of Conservation Voters and Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation.

“LCW is about engagement – groups and parks engaging Latinos and Latinos engaging with groups and parks,” said Maite Arce, president and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, which launched the LCW initiative in 2014. “While this week is designed to highlight Latinos, we want it to be as inclusive as possible – all are welcome to participate and organizations are welcome to design their own events.”

The focus on Latinos stems from the historical lack of outreach into the community to provide opportunities for involvement in conservation and outdoor activities. As the largest minority group in America – one that is expected to grow to nearly one-third of the population by 2050 – the Latino community’s role as stewards will be critical to the future success and preservation of our nation’s public lands.

“Latino Conservation Week helps break down barriers to the Latino community’s enjoyment of public lands, encourages new opportunities to experience these sites, creates a unique platform for reaching this community and inspires the next generation of environmental stewards,” said Arce.

In just four years, LCW grew from 17 events a year to over 100 events annually. For organizations, parks and other groups interested in holding their own event, they should visit www.LatinoConservationWeek.com to post the event to the national calendar or contact Hispanic Access Foundation at [email protected] or 202-640-4342 for more information.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

Contact: Robert Fanger
Phone: 317-410-7668
E-mail: [email protected]

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Sixt Rent-a-Car Continues U.S. Expansion, Opening New Location at San Antonio International Airport

January 22, 2018

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SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sixt Rent-a-Car, the world’s premiere affordable luxury car rental service with more than 2,000 locations in over 100 countries, is renowned around the world for its one-of-a-kind “Sixt Experience”, meeting the unique needs of each customer with world-class service. In the United States, Sixt is upgrading and improving existing locations, as well as expanding to new markets as rapidly as possible.

Today, Sixt is announcing that it’s officially open for business at the San Antonio International Airport. The company’s latest new location is inside a brand-new, on-airport Consolidated Rental Facility (CONRAC).

“From the iconic Riverwalk, to the Alamo and its historic Missions, to a host of first-class attractions, San Antonio is an unforgettable travel destination. This incredible city merits an equally incredible travel experience, and that’s why Sixt is proud to be open for business. We’re grateful to Mayor Nirenberg, our friends at the airport, and so many other good people who have made us feel so very welcome,” said Daniel Florence, Chief Operating Officer of Sixt USA. “Every time we have the opportunity to open a new U.S. location and make Sixt available in a new market, it’s a particular thrill for us. We’ll work harder than everyone else to earn new business, showing our customers that the unique affordable luxury experience Sixt has to offer is unmatched anywhere else. I want to personally invite all travelers to and residents in the greater San Antonio area to give Sixt a try, we can’t wait to meet you.”

In 2017, Sixt unveiled a newly-expanded offering at its flagship space in the Miami International Airport and at its Seattle-Tacoma International Airport location, launched a new location at the San Diego International Airport, and moved into its new North American corporate headquarters in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. As the 5^th largest car rental company in the U.S. after just seven years, Sixt’s success story continues to unfold month after month. The company has grown to over 750 employees, and serves more than 50 rental locations located in California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Washington, Texas, Connecticut, New Jersey, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Arizona, and Massachusetts.

About Sixt:
Sixt SE has its registered headquarters in Pullach near Munich and is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services for business and corporate customers as well as private travelers. With representations in over 100 countries worldwide Sixt is continually expanding its presence. The Company’s strengths lie in the high proportion of premium cars in the vehicle fleet, its employees’ consistent service orientation and a good price-performance ratio. Taken together these strengths have given Company an excellent market position. Sixt was founded in 1912 and maintains alliances with renowned brands in the hotel industry, well-known airlines and numerous prominent service providers in the tourism sector. The Sixt Group generates revenues of EUR 2.4 billion (2016). http://about.sixt.com/

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DISH releases Hopper Duo Smart DVR; new DVR tailored to one- and two-TV households

January 22, 2018

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ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — DISH today released Hopper Duo, its dual-tuner HD set-top solution for one- and two-TV households. Hopper Duo packages the most essential features of DISH’s award-winning Hopper 3 for customers with smaller-scale entertainment setups.

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“The average US home has about two TVs connected to a pay-TV service,” said Niraj Desai vice DISH vice president of product management. “Hopper Duo is a feature-rich, high-value product for households that want DVR capacity for only one or two screens.”

The Wi-Fi-capable Hopper Duo includes the modern Hopper user interface with HD graphics and easy content discovery; a 500 GB hard drive for up to 125 hours of HD DVR recording; compatibility with Amazon Alexa voice control; universal search; Bluetooth audio support via adapter; Picture-in-Picture viewing; Remote Finder; and apps like Game Finder, Pandora and DISH On-Demand, with Netflix coming soon. Hopper Duo ships with DISH’s new voice remote.

Hopper Duo supports a second HDTV when paired with a Joey (Joey, 4K Joey or Wireless Joey). With two tuners, Hopper Duo customers can watch or record two live programs simultaneously. If a customer is recording two live shows, they can still watch previously recorded titles from their DVR or anything from the OnDemand catalog.

Beginning today, qualified new and existing customers can receive a Hopper Duo at no upfront cost. The Hopper Duo system requires a whole-home DVR fee of $10 per month, with an additional $7 per month required for an added Joey.

*Note: The average number of pay-TV set-top boxes per household in the United States is 1.7, according to a recent study by Leichtman Research Group.

About DISH
DISH Network Corporation is a connectivity company. Since 1980, DISH has served as the disruptive force in the pay-TV industry, driving innovation and value on behalf of consumers. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers with its satellite DISH TV and streaming Sling TV services. DISH operates a national in-home installation workforce, as well as an advertising sales group delivering targeted advertising solutions on DISH TV and Sling TV. In addition to its TV services, DISH has commenced buildout of a nationwide narrowband “Internet of Things” network that will apply capacity from its strategic spectrum portfolio. DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is a Fortune 200 company.

For more information on DISH TV products and services, visit www.dish.com
For more information on Sling TV products and services, visit www.sling.com
For company information, visit about.dish.com

Subscribe to DISH email alerts: about.dish.com/alerts
Follow @DISHNews on Twitter: twitter.com/DISHNews

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Hennessy V.S.O.P Honors Miguel Cotto With The 14th Annual Privilège Award

January 22, 2018

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Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, presents six-time championship boxer and philanthropist Miguel Cotto with the 14th annual Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Award following the last match of his accomplished boxing career. The private dinner celebration took place at Hunt & Fish Club in New York City. Manny Gonzalez, Senior Director, Multicultural Marketing, Moët Hennessy presented Cotto with the award along with a donation to support the boxer’s ongoing community efforts.

NEW YORK, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Hennessy, the world’s best-selling Cognac, honored six-time championship boxer and philanthropist Miguel Cotto, as the recipient of the 14^th annual V.S.O.P Privilège Award. The Privilège Award recognizes Cotto’s mastery in the boxing ring, which has spanned more than 15 years – as well as his contributions and dedication to empowering the Latino community and his home of Puerto Rico.

Now in its 14^th year, the Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Award is bestowed to individuals who are not only masters at their craft, but have achieved unparalleled levels of accomplishment and use that success to inspire and give back to their community through leadership, service and mentorship.

Cotto, who recently retired after one of the most storied careers in modern boxing, began his professional fighting in 2001 and has since risen above every obstacle, injury and adversary to leave an indelible mark on the sport – with a 41-6-0 record and winning championship belts in four weight classes. In addition to his showmanship in the ring – Cotto has shown just as much passion outside of the ring, empowering Latinos through his Fundacion El Angel de Miguel Cotto charity – where most recently he’s spent his efforts in helping the Hurricane Maria recovery across the island of his home of Puerto Rico.

“It is a true honor to be presented with the Hennessy V.S.O.P Privilège Award,” said Cotto. “Like Hennessy, I am dedicated to empowering future generations, and being recognized for these efforts is both humbling and inspiring.”

During the evening, Hennessy also announced its donation, on behalf of Miguel Cotto, to the Hispanic Federation to help support his continued efforts to rebuild and bring relief to Puerto Rico, and to the Fundacion El Angel de Miguel Cotto to support the boxer’s ongoing community efforts.

About Hennessy
In 2018, the Maison Hennessy celebrates over two and half centuries of an exceptional adventure that has linked two families, the Hennessys and the Fillioux, for eight generations and spanned five continents. It began in the French region of Cognac, the seat from which the Maison has constantly passed down the best the land has to give, from one generation to the next. In particular, such longevity is thanks to those people, past and present, who have ensured Hennessy’s success both locally and around the world. Hennessy’s success and longevity are also the result of the values the Maison has upheld since its creation: unique savoir-faire, a constant quest for innovation, and an unwavering commitment to Creation, Excellence, Legacy, and Sustainable Development. Today, these qualities are the hallmark of a House – a crown jewel in the LVMH Group – that crafts iconic and prestigious Cognacs.

Hennessy is imported and distributed in the U.S. by Moët Hennessy USA. Hennessy distills, ages and blends spanning a full range: Hennessy V.S, Hennessy Black, V.S.O.P Privilège, X.O, Paradis, Paradis Impérial and Richard Hennessy. For more information and where to purchase/ engrave, please visit Hennessy.com.

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HairSil HairCare Announces Brand Relaunch and New Office Opening

January 22, 2018

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DALLAS, Jan. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — HairSil HairCare Products LLC, a Hair Care Product and Company that helps support healthy hair growth for men and women, announced the opening of its new office in Southlake, Texas and the relaunch of the brand – HairSil Accelerator.

The product line will offer its popular selling items, which also have an excellent track record: Shampoo Accelerator, Treatment Serum, and Treatment Extra Strength. We also offer our new products, Accelerator Conditioner, and HairSil Maintenance System, which are available by pre-order. The product is now attractively re-packaged in English and Spanish, and marketed directly to men, women, and teens experiencing alopecia and other hair growth issues.

HairSil was previously sold nationally at Walmart, Walgreens, and Meijer, and was very popular with consumers interested in accelerating hair growth or those suffering from hair loss, but the brand was only available in select markets. Consumers can now order directly via www.hairsilhaircareproducts.com or www.hairsil-accelerator.com. This new strategy creates a direct-to-consumer system which removes extra costs and creates added value for the HairSil customer.

Jose Reyes, Founder of HairSil stated, “HairSil has done an outstanding job in helping transform damaged hair to an optimal state of health. We are proud that we are able to offer our customers affordable value-added products that work.” The company started in 2011 and developed a clinically proven therapeutic formula to assist in healthy hair growth: Pisum Sativum (Green Pea Extract), the natural protein found in HairSil, is clinically proven to improve hair growth.

HairSil will be available for purchase through our new website: www.hairsilhaircareproducts.com or www.hairsil-accelerator.com or toll free at 1-844- 424-7745 (844-HAIRSIL)

HairSil HairCare Products LLC, 950 E. State Hwy 114 Suite 160, Southlake, Texas 76092.

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Olympusat Telecom Makes the Shortlist for the PTC’18 Innovation Awards

January 22, 2018

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WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat Telecom, a subsidiary of Olympusat Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish and English-language networks, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as one of the candidates included in the shortlist for the PTC’18 Innovation Awards.

Designed to honor the individuals and companies that have innovated and continue to transform the telecommunications industry, the PTC’18 Innovation Awards recognizes Olympusat Telecom as one of the candidates for the prestigious Best Overall Innovation Award at the PTC’18 Innovation Awards. The nomination comes as a result of the company’s notable contributions to the OTT streaming space, enabling carriers to gain new subscribers, retain existing customers and increase their average revenue per user (ARPU), as well as the significant contributions made by VEMOX™, Olympusat Telecom’s OTT TV Everywhere platform, to the multicultural TV and media market.

Since its inception, VEMOX has innovated the industry by combining technology and content offering over 60 Spanish-language linear TV channels and thousands of hours of video on demand (VOD). Therefore, transforming the way Spanish-language content is produced, ingested, managed, packaged and distributed, all in a cost-effective and reliable carrier-grade OTT platform that resonates with the consumer.

“Over the years our products have made it easier for subscribers around the world to sign-up for higher bandwidth packages, by providing an array of Spanish and English-language entertainment options to millions of multicultural households in the U.S.,” stated Austin Powers, Co-founder and President of Olympusat Telecom. “We are excited to be part of the shortlist for the PTC’18 Innovation Awards; this nomination serves as testament for all the hard work we have put into providing fast, simple and affordable access to quality national and international entertainment for the Hispanic community.”

This year, the PTC’18 Innovation Awards recognizes various important categories including Lifetime Innovation, Best Overall Innovation, Best Networking Innovation, Best Application/Service Innovation, Best Regulatory Innovation and Best Quality of Life Improvement. The PTC’18 Innovation Awards recipients will be announced during the inaugural Innovation Awards Gala taking place on Tuesday, January 23^rd, 2018.

For more information on Olympusat Telecom, visit olympusattelecom.com.

To learn more about Olympusat, please visit olympusat.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

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In show of outreach, Koons of Silver Spring offers free oil change, vehicle services, to all federal government employees during 2018 federal government shutdown

January 21, 2018

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SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Koons of Silver Spring, a major auto dealership outside of Washington DC is offering free oil changes, tire rotations and inspections to all federal government employees during the January 20^th, 2018 federal government shutdown.

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Alex Perdikis, President and Owner of the dealership group, was quoted as saying, “Koons of Silver Spring will continue to support those that serve our country. As a community leader, we want to step up and help all of those affected by the shutdown. A vast majority of current federal government employees are within our community, not only as clients, but as neighbors, friends, and family.”

According to various social media posts by the dealership group:
Koons of Silver Spring will extend the following offer to all current federal government employees during the total federal government shutdown on January 20, 2018.
-A FREE Oil Change, tire rotation, and inspection on ANY make and model of vehicle.

In order for this offer to be valid, an appointment must be scheduled during the 1-20-2018 total government shutdown.
To set your appointment, please contact Koons of Silver Spring at:

About Koons of Silver Spring: Koons of Silver Spring, located in Silver Spring, Maryland; sells and services new Fords, Lincolns, Mazdas, and has an extensive pre-owned operation. Koons of Silver Spring has over 130 employees and was selected as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Washington Business Journal in 2016, the 6th year in a row. Koons of Silver Spring is a reigning President’s Award winning dealership. Koons of Silver Spring was founded in 2010.

Follow Alex Perdikis: @alex_perdikis

Follow Koons of Silver Spring Twitter and Instagram: @Koonsmotors

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