Both Cars and Trucks Drive Record September Sales for American Honda

October 3, 2017

American Honda set new car and truck sales records in September, with the best-selling Honda Civic leading the charge as it jumped 25.8 percent en route to its own September record.

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported best-ever September total sales of 142,722 Honda and Acura vehicles, an increase of 6.8 percent vs. September 2016. Honda Division also set a new September record, gaining 7.4 percent on sales of 129,776 units. Honda cars and trucks both set September records, with cars gaining 14.5 percent on sales of 69,407, and trucks up 0.2 percent on sales of 60,369 units, even as supplies of key truck models remain tight. Acura Division sales rose 1.0 percent on sales of 12,946 vehicles for the month, with trucks setting a new September record—gaining 2.4 percent on sales of 9,061 units.

Honda
Strong sales of both cars and trucks fired Honda brand sales gains in September, pushing the brand to new records for both. Civic stole the show, posting a 25.8 percent jump for a new September mark, while Accord gained nearly 10 percent for the month despite being at the end of its lifecycle. On the truck side, HR-V extended its streak of record sales months to nine, while Pilot enjoyed a double-digit gain helped by a recent increase in production volume. However, tight supplies of key models checked sales growth with the remainder of the Honda truck lineup.

Civic sales jumped 25.8 percent on sales of 35,452 to smash its previous September best.
Accord posted a notable total 29,789 sales for the month, gaining 9.5 percent as it continues to buck industry sales trends even in its final days on the market.
HR-V also set a new September mark, extending its 2017 record streak to nine months with a gain of 17.1 percent on sales of 8,024 units.
Sales of Honda’s Pilot rose sharply in September, up 11.8 percent on sales of 10,295 while CR-V posted another strong month of 30,956 despite inventory issues.

“Honda is enjoying a sales situation that, while still favoring truck growth, has been punctuated by new strength on the car side of the equation,” said Jeff Conrad, senior vice president of the Automobile Division of American Honda. “After a strong media launch of the 2018 Accord last week, we’re excited to see how this great new car contributes in the coming months.”

Acura
Acura sales rose slightly in September, continuing a steady pace driven by the on-going strength of the Acura MDX and RDX and supplemented by continued recent gains by Acura’s gateway sedan, the ILX, which has performed well above the industry in the segment. Acura trucks set a new September best, driven by the MDX which also set a September record.

ILX sales gained for the fourth straight month, rising 33.4 percent on September sales of 1,222.
With production of the MDX now transferred completely to Ohio, production increases are already reaping benefits as MDX gained 8.9 percent on sales of 5,368 for a new September record.

“Despite softened sales in several key segments where we compete, Acura was able to continue sales gains in September,” said Jon Ikeda, vice president & general manager of the Acura division. “With production changes helping our MDX inventory, we will continue efforts to gain sales momentum.”

	American Honda Vehicle Sales for September 2017
							Month-to-Date				Year-to-Date
							September 2017	September 2016	DSR % Change**	MoM % Change	September 2017	September 2016	DSR % Change**	YoY % Change
	American Honda Total						142,722	133,655	2.7%	6.8%	1,231,603	1,228,380	-0.2%	0.3%
	Total Car Sales						73,292	64,586	9.1%	13.5%	613,181	629,011	-2.9%	-2.5%
	Total Truck Sales						69,430	69,069	-3.3%	0.5%	618,422	599,369	2.7%	3.2%
	Honda					Total Car Sales	69,407	60,622	10.1%	14.5%	576,417	587,584	-2.3%	-1.9%
	Honda					Total Truck Sales	60,369	60,220	-3.6%	0.2%	541,060	521,069	3.4%	3.8%
	Acura					Total Car Sales	3,885	3,964	-5.8%	-2.0%	36,764	41,427	-11.6%	-11.3%
	Acura					Total Truck Sales	9,061	8,849	-1.5%	2.4%	77,362	78,300	-1.6%	-1.2%
	Total Domestic Car Sales						65,647	58,310	8.3%	12.6%	514,294	583,049	-12.2%	-11.8%
				Honda Division			61,856	54,448	9.2%	13.6%	478,353	542,679	-12.2%	-11.9%
				Acura Division			3,791	3,862	-5.6%	-1.8%	35,941	40,370	-11.4%	-11.0%
	Total Domestic Truck Sales						69,430	69,069	-3.3%	0.5%	618,422	599,369	2.7%	3.2%
				Honda Division			60,369	60,220	-3.6%	0.2%	541,060	521,069	3.4%	3.8%
				Acura Division			9,061	8,849	-1.5%	2.4%	77,362	78,300	-1.6%	-1.2%
	Total Import Car Sales						7,645	6,276	17.1%	21.8%	98,887	45,962	114.2%	115.1%
				Honda Division			7,551	6,174	17.6%	22.3%	98,064	44,905	117.4%	118.4%
				Acura Division			94	102	-11.4%	-7.8%	823	1,057	-22.5%	-22.1%
	Total Import Truck Sales						0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
				Honda Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
				Acura Division			0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
MODEL BREAKOUT BY DIVISION
	Honda Division Total						129,776	120,842	3.3%	7.4%	1,117,477	1,108,653	0.4%	0.8%
		* ACCORD					29,789	27,204	5.3%	9.5%	250,802	258,619	-3.4%	-3.0%
		* CIVIC					35,452	28,184	20.9%	25.8%	284,380	283,783	-0.2%	0.2%
		CLARITY					66	0	0.0%	0.0%	532	0	0.0%	0.0%
		CR-Z					27	165	-84.3%	-83.6%	651	1,864	-65.2%	-65.1%
		* FIT					4,073	5,068	-22.7%	-19.6%	40,049	43,255	-7.8%	-7.4%
		INSIGHT					0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%	3	63	-95.3%	-95.2%

		CROSSTOUR					0	5	-100.0%	-100.0%	5	725	-99.3%	-99.3%
		* CR-V					30,956	31,884	-6.6%	-2.9%	280,933	263,493	6.2%	6.6%
		HR-V					8,024	6,853	12.6%	17.1%	74,034	58,270	26.5%	27.1%
		ODYSSEY					8,310	8,954	-10.8%	-7.2%	75,309	94,835	-20.9%	-20.6%
		PILOT					10,295	9,206	7.5%	11.8%	84,203	90,999	-7.9%	-7.5%
		RIDGELINE					2,784	3,318	-19.3%	-16.1%	26,576	12,747	107.6%	108.5%

			***		Memo: Accord FHEV		2,278	1,160	88.8%	96.4%	17,430	2,880	502.6%	505.2%
					Memo: Civic Hybrid		2	38	-94.9%	-94.7%	60	855	-93.0%	-93.0%
	Acura Division Total						12,946	12,813	-2.8%	1.0%	114,126	119,727	-5.1%	-4.7%
		ILX					1,222	916	28.3%	33.4%	9,073	11,747	-23.1%	-22.8%
		NSX					26	38	-34.2%	-31.6%	355	83	325.9%	327.7%
		RLX / RL					94	102	-11.4%	-7.8%	823	1,053	-22.2%	-21.8%
		TLX					2,543	2,908	-15.9%	-12.6%	26,513	28,540	-7.5%	-7.1%
		TSX					0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	4	-100.0%	-100.0%

		MDX					5,368	4,930	4.7%	8.9%	38,182	39,578	-3.9%	-3.5%
		RDX					3,693	3,919	-9.4%	-5.8%	39,180	38,722	0.7%	1.2%

			***		Memo: ILX Hybrid		0	0	0.0%	0.0%	0	1	-100.0%	-100.0%
					Memo: RLX Hybrid		18	24	-27.9%	-25.0%	161	158	1.5%	1.9%
					Memo: MDX Hybrid		239	0	0.0%	0.0%	1,075	0	0.0%	0.0%
	Selling Days						26	25			230	229
	**** Hybrid						2,590	1,426	74.6%	81.6%	19,735	5,904	232.8%	234.3%

	* Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic & global sourced parts
	** Daily Selling Rate
	*** Memo line items are included in the respective model total
	**** Hybrid includes FHEV, PHEV, CR-Z, Civic Hybrid, Insight, ILX Hybrid, RLX Hybrid, RLX Sport Hybrid, MDX Sport Hybrid and NSX

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Mazda Reports September Sales

October 3, 2017

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Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total September U.S. sales of 25,738 vehicles, representing an increase of 3.4 percent versus September of last year. With 26 selling days in September 2017, versus 25 the year prior, the company posted a decrease of 0.6 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.

Key September sales notes:

The Mazda CX-5 posted its best-ever month since going on sale in February of 2012, with 12,440 vehicles sold in the month of September. This number represents an increase of 32.6 percent versus September of last year, and marks its seventh best-ever month in CY2017.
Momentum around the Mazda MX-5 Miata continues, with the world’s best-selling two-seat roadster posting a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 12.5 percent in the month of September. Total sales, which includes both the MX-5 soft top and MX-5 RF, reached 846 vehicles sold in the month of September.
Sales of the seven-passenger Mazda CX-9 rose 0.9 percent YOY with 1,850 vehicles sold in the month of September.
Total sales of Mazda’s CX crossover SUV line, including the CX-3, CX-5 and CX-9, were up 23.6 percent YOY with 15,743 vehicles sold in the month of September. Among CX buyers, Mazda customers continue to choose the AWD option, with 62.2 percent of CX-line vehicles sold in September being equipped with i-ACTIV All-Wheel Drive.
Mazda reported Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) sales of 3,580 vehicles, marking a YOY increase of 29.0 percent.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported September sales of 3,888 vehicles, marking a decrease of 17.9 percent versus September of last year.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 600 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	September	September	%	% MTD	September	September	%	% YTD
	2017	2016	Change	DSR	2017	2016	Change	DSR

Mazda3	6,112	7,350	(16.8)%	(20.0)%	60,107	74,131	(18.9)%	(20.0)%
Mazda5	1	3	(66.7)%	(67.9)%	10	365	(97.3)%	(97.3)%
Mazda6	3,036	4,052	(25.1)%	(28.0)%	27,850	35,862	(22.3)%	(23.4)%
MX-5 Miata	846	752	12.5%	8.2%	9,717	7,840	23.9%	22.3%
CX-3	1,453	1,513	(4.0)%	(7.7)%	11,981	14,007	(14.5)%	(15.6)%
CX-5	12,440	9,385	32.6%	27.5%	92,550	82,439	12.3%	10.8%
CX-9	1,850	1,834	0.9%	(3.0)%	18,082	9,621	87.9%	85.5%

Total Vehicles

CARS	9,995	12,157	(17.8)%	(20.9)%	97,684	118,201	(17.4)%	(18.4)%
TRUCKS	15,743	12,732	23.6%	18.9%	122,613	106,067	15.6%	14.1%

TOTAL	25,738	24,889	3.4%	(0.6)%	220,297	224,267	(1.8)%	(3.1)%


Selling Days	26	25			230	227

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Century 21 Real Estate, In Partnership With The Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Provide Scholarship Opportunities To Latinas In Miami

October 3, 2017

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MADISON, N.J., Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Century 21 Real Estate LLC, franchisor of the iconic CENTURY 21® brand, announced today the launch of the “Empowering Latinas” program, an educational and business opportunity that will help Latina entrepreneurs in South Florida earn a real estate license. In partnership with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Century 21 Real Estate will not only provide 70 scholarships but C21^® affiliated brokers in the greater South Florida region will also mentor the scholarship awardees and offer them the opportunity to hone their craft with a local franchise affiliate.

“Not only is the Latina population booming in the United States, the impact of the ambicultural Hispanic woman as the primary household income earner and purchasing decision maker makes her a mainstream powerhouse and a real estate industry catalyst for entrepreneurial growth,” said Cara Whitley, chief marketing officer, Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “Empowering Latinas is an opportunity for Hispanic women to advance their educational and career goals with a global family of brokers and agents who share similar cultural foundations like family, traditions, and an amazing work ethic.”

The “Empowering Latinas” scholarships cover the 63-hour course tuition fees for the Gold Coast School in the metropolitan Miami and Fort Lauderdale area plus the fees to take the Florida real estate agent exam.

“When you become part of the CENTURY 21 System, you’ll have the flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunity of being independently owned and operated along with joining a global brand committed to your personal growth,” said Melva Garcia, director of the luxury division and affiliated agent at CENTURY 21 Yarlex International Realty.

The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Friday, December 8, 2017. Go to the C21empoweringlatinas.com to find out more about the “Empowering Latinas” scholarship program, or to the Hispanic Heritage Foundation to complete the scholarship applications in English, http://hispanicheritage.org/empoweringlatinas/, or in Spanish, http://hispanicheritage.org/empoweringlatinas-spa/.

About Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Century 21 Real Estate LLC is comprised of approximately 7,450 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 79 countries and territories worldwide with more than 115,000 independent sales professionals. Century 21 Real Estate has numerous websites to help answer specific consumer needs. They are century21.com, century21global.com, commercial.century21.com, century21.com/finehomes, and espanol.century21.com.

©2017 Century 21 Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. CENTURY 21^® and the CENTURY 21 Logo are registered service marks owned by Century 21 Real Estate LLC. Century 21 Real Estate LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated.

Contact:
Peter Mosca
Century 21 Real Estate LLC
Phone: 973.407.5180
Email: [email protected]

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After Hurricane Irma, ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Brings Needed Services and Day of Family Fun to Kissimmee

October 3, 2017

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KISSIMMEE, Florida, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On Saturday, October 7, 2017, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Hispanic Federation present the 2nd Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® in Kissimmee, Florida. The event promotes physical activity and good nutrition in the Hispanic family for better health and wellness for people of all ages and sizes.

“For eleven years ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, has provided nutrition education, free health screenings and wellness activities to communities across the nation,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “We are grateful and proud of the work and energy of all our partners and hundreds of volunteers that make these events such a success and celebration of family, culture, and health.”

“It is an honor to work alongside teachers and students from Horizon Middle School in an event that, in addition to providing free health services to families in Osceola County, will promote our traditions as part of the nationwide Hispanic Heritage Month celebration,” said Rafael Palacio, Hispanic Federation Florida State Director. “We are excited to partner with organizations such as Orlando City Foundation, Florida Dairy Farmers, Hope and Help and many, many others, to bring this family-oriented event to Poinciana, Haines City, Davenport and Kissimmee residents,” added Palacio. He also highlighted that Hispanic Federation staff will be distributing information about their Hurricane Maria relief efforts. “We want to welcome families from Puerto Rico who have just moved to Central Florida because of the critical situation on the island. This will be a great opportunity to know about local resources and organizations.”

What: ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!^® event featuring —

Health Screenings: Kidney, blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, flu shot & dental
Fitness: Zumba, volleyball, tennis, soccer and martial arts clinics
Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks, along with educational resources
Family fun: Live music, dance performances, prizes and giveaways

Where: 2020 Ham Brown Road, Kissimmee, FL – at Horizon Middle School
When: Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

“The National Alliance for Hispanic Health has a longstanding commitment to help create healthier communities. We are proud to contribute to their efforts through our continued support of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! events,” said Robert Forrester, President and CEO of Newman’s Own Foundation. The Foundation is marking its 8^th year as a national sponsor of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series.

The events are also supported nationally by the Healthy Americas Foundation. This is the 11^th anniversary of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! event series that in its first decade has been attended by over 175,000 people and provided over 85,000 free health screenings.

SOURCE National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Ismael Cala Celebrates 40th Year of his Career by Presenting the Cala Speakers Agency

October 3, 2017

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MIAMI, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ismael Cala, best-selling author and life and business strategist, celebrated the 40^th year of his professional career – having started on the radio at the age of eight – by inaugurating new offices, as well as radio and TV studios, and introducing the representation and promotional agency, Cala Speakers.

“My first thought is to send wishes of solidarity, compassion and support to Mexico and Puerto Rico, areas that have been severely affected by natural disasters,” Cala noted at the start of the event.

At the debut of Cala Speakers, Cala emphasized that “many voices are necessary to create a movement. Diverse voices, but in unity with a single purpose: to transform lives and improve our societies.”

Wendy Sayago, executive director of Cala Speakers, explained that her objective is to create a community of leaders with the best influencers, experts and coaches to offer events and training solutions to public and private organizations.

Among the first members are Colombian producer, composer and four time Grammy winner, Kike Santander; award-winning Venezuelan writer and presenter, Boris Izaguirre; Miss Universe 1986, Bárbara Palacios; renowned journalist Glenda Umaña, and psychologist, TV host and author, Dr. Nancy Álvarez.

Additionally taking part are: Ingrid Macher, the most influential Hispanic woman in matters of health and wellbeing in the U.S. and Latin America; author and producer Luz María Doria; journalist and author Cecilia Ramírez Harris; physician and nutritionist Samar Yorde; and psychologist and presenter Tuti Furlán. Also joining are motivational speakers Laura Posada (U.S.A.), Maickel Melamed (Venezuela), Adriana Macías (Mexico), Juanpi Dolante (Panama), Elí Bravo (Venezuela), Felipe Viel (Chile), and Martín Llorens (Spain), among many other experts.

Two other important announcements were made at the event. Ismael Cala announced the addition of Rita Herrera de Ramírez as the new CEO of Cala Enterprises, and Ismael Cala Foundation ambassador Dilcia Ruán announced the next fundraising dinner, which will also feature an art auction, to be held on November 3, at 7PM, at Brickell Plaza in East Miami.

Event photos are available at: https://www.facebook.com/IsmaelCala/posts/1811661248861289

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist; bestselling author on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship and personal development; ambassador for the concept of productive happiness in Latin America.

For more than five years, Cala hosted the primetime show “CALA” on CNN en Español. The New York Times has called him “the Latino Larry King.” He is currently considered one of most important communicators in the Americas, and his message of social entrepreneurship, mindfulness and wellbeing has impacted millions of people who follow his work in books, seminars, workshops and lectures.

Author of the bestsellers Despierta con Cala (‘Wake up with Cala’), La vida es una piñata (‘Life is a Piñata’), El analfabeto emocional (‘The Emotional Illiterate’), El poder de escuchar (‘The Power of Listening’), Un buen hijo de P… (‘A Real Son of a B…’) and El secreto del bambú (‘The Secret of Bamboo’), Cala was born in Santiago de Cuba in 1969, and holds a degree in Art History from the Universidad de Oriente. He is the co-author of the book “Beat the Curve,” with Brian Tracy. Ismael Cala graduated from the School of Communication at York University in Toronto and has a diploma from Seneca in Television Production.

Cala has worked with leading gurus Deepak Chopra y John C. Maxwell, and has studied with coaches such as Tony Robbins. He is President of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation. For further information, visit: www.IsmaelCala.com.

SOURCE Cala Enterprises

Avon And The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade Celebrate Its 25 Year Legacy Of Fighting Breast Cancer

October 3, 2017

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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New Avon LLC (“Avon“), the leading social selling company in North America, announced its efforts to build on its 25 year legacy of raising breast cancer awareness. With the help of its woman to woman network of Avon Representatives, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed more than $800 million globally to breast cancer causes, educated 180 million about breast health, and funded more than 145 million people about breast health.

“Avon has a long-standing commitment to women and we are proud of our Avon Breast Cancer Promise to ensure every woman, every day is breast health aware,” said Scott White, Chief Executive Officer, New Avon LLC. “Connections and conversations between women are at the heart of Avon. Over the last 25 years, our Representatives have united as a force for good in raising awareness and funds for breast cancer. Each pink ribbon product sold, each brochure distributed, and every conversation can be a valuable trigger for women to take action for their own wellbeing.”

“There is still much work to be done in raising awareness of breast cancer, particularly its signs, risks and how to act on concerns about it,” said Dr. Paul Goss, Chairman of the Avon Foundation Scientific Advisory Board and Director of Breast Cancer Research at Massachusetts General Hospital. “Awareness is essential, since it increases the likelihood that breast cancer is detected at an early stage. Early detection is the most effective way of saving lives, it is crucial to tackling breast cancer.”

Avon and the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade work year round to make an impact in the fight against breast cancer. Among the initiatives launching in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, include:

“Shop for the Greater Goods,” an exclusive boutique featuring limited-edition Pink Hope fundraising products. Available through Avon Representatives, the collection offers unique products, including an official signature lipstick shade, Pure Pink, within the top-selling Avon True Color Perfectly Matte Lipstick line. Avon will donate 20% of net profits from these products – up to $1 million in 2017 – to the Avon Foundation for Women to support Avon Breast Cancer Crusade programs across the country.

Thousands of walkers, including many Avon Representatives and employees, will take part in the AVON 39 The Walk To End Breast Cancer as they walk 39 miles to raise awareness and funds in New York City on October 14 and 15. This is the seventh and final walk of the 2017 season which has raised more than $600 million dollars since its inception in 2003.

Launch of the new Avon Breast Cancer Crusade website which features the 8 Simple Steps to Check Yourself. The site also highlights the efforts the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade is making to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates.

Funds raised from all Avon Breast Cancer initiatives go towards programs such as the Avon Access to Care Program, which has awarded more than 790 grants to 200 hospitals across the country through the end of 2016, totaling more than $235 million. Funding also supports seven Avon Comprehensive Breast Care Centers of Excellence, all located at major academic medical centers. Avon grants enable these Centers to develop new programs to reach and treat the underserved populations in the respective communities, providing them direct access to the cutting-edge advancements in treatment and care that are being developed at these same institutions.

To learn more about Avon, to purchase a product from the Shop for the Greater Goods, or to locate an Avon Representative, visit avon.com.

About New Avon LLC

New Avon LLC (“Avon“) is the leading social selling beauty company in North America, with independent sales Representatives throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. Avon’s product portfolio includes award-winning skincare, color cosmetics, fragrance and personal care products, featuring iconic brands such as ANEW, Avon Color, mark.by Avon, and Skin So Soft, as well as fashion and accessories. Avon has a 130 year history of empowering women through economic opportunity, and supporting the causes that matter most to women. Together, Avon and the Avon Foundation for Women have contributed over $1 billion globally toward eradicating breast cancer and domestic violence. Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avon.com.

About the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade

Since 1992, the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade has been working to improve breast cancer outcomes and reduce disparities in survival rates. The Crusade’s strategic grant making reflects: a holistic and place-based approach in high-need areas throughout the United States; a commitment to enabling access to medical advances and support services for breast cancer patients, particularly those from vulnerable populations; and a commitment to investing in research on the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of breast cancer. In the U.S., the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade manages the Avon Foundation for Women’s breast cancer programs. The Avon Foundation for Women partners with affiliate Avon Foundations and Avon markets around the world for additional programming. In total, Avon and the Foundation have contributed more than $800 million to breast cancer programs around the world through 2015. To learn more, visit www.avonbcc.org.

Contact: Sweta Shah; [email protected]

SOURCE New Avon LLC

Inspired by Wanderlust, Sherwin-Williams Names 2018 Color of the Year

October 3, 2017

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Inspired by Wanderlust, Sherwin-Williams Names 2018 Color of the Year

CLEVELAND, OCT. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A fusion of rich blue with jewel-toned green, the 2018 Color of the Year, Oceanside SW 6496, represents the growing desire for color that is both accessible and elusive. A complex, deep color, Oceanside offers a sense of the familiar with a hint of the unknown, bridging between old and new, light and dark.

“Green-blues in deep values, such as Oceanside, respond to changes in light, which is a quality that creates intense dimension,” says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing at Sherwin-Williams. “It is a tremendously versatile color, and harmonizes with other diverse color groups.”

Bringing the Color of the Year into the home

Blues evoke a multitude of moods and associations depending on hue, shade and application. Despite this variety, they are universally perceived as intelligent, honest and interesting—making blue the most beloved color worldwide. Oceanside’s multi-dimensional look could create a welcoming statement as a lively color for a front door. This green-meets-blue tone can also boost creative thinking and clarity of thought in a home office, or invite meditation and introspection in bedrooms or reading nooks.

“People today have a growing sense of adventure, and it is making its way into even the coziest corners of our homes. We are craving things that remind us of bright folklore, like mermaids and expeditions across continents. Oceanside is the color of wanderlust right in our own homes,” says Wadden.

Oceanside’s versatility allows it to play well with many colors. It is a bright counterpart to equally eye-catching colors, such as Exuberant Pink SW 6840 or Honey Bees SW 9018, or it can rest relaxingly alongside other blues, such as In the Navy SW 9178.

It is also the ideal companion for corals and copper metallic tones. Oceanside is universally embraced by design styles from mid-century modern to Mediterranean-inspired, and traditional to ultra-contemporary.

The Color of the Year in commercial spaces

Oceanside offers familiar inroads to bold color for developers, builders and interior designers. As with other colors found in nature, Oceanside can channel healing and tranquil emotions, but also spur heightened levels of creativity—making for a peaceful first impression in an office or hotel lobby and a bright, imaginative environment in classrooms.

“Oceanside is reminiscent of the multi-tonal blues found in nature, offering a memorable, yet calming effect for public spaces,” says Wadden. “It is a new twist on navy, a common color for use in commercial spaces. When placed correctly, it is refreshing and offers dimension and depth as a statement color.”

Channeling the inspiration of indigenous patterns and artisan styles embraced by many community spaces, Oceanside pairs best in commercial settings with camel-colored neutrals such as Tatami Tan SW 6116 and Tamarind SW 7538. As a base color, it effortlessly accents pops of red, like Heartthrob SW 6866 or Borscht SW 7578.

About Sherwin-Williams 2018 Colormix Forecast

A part of the ‘Unity’ palette that was announced earlier this year, Oceanside is one of the colors in the 2018 Colormix Forecast. For more information on the annual Sherwin-Williams Colormix Forecast, visit swcolormix.com.

About Sherwin-Williams Color of the Year

Led by Director of Color Marketing Sue Wadden, the Sherwin-Williams global color and design team travels the world to research and identify key trends that influence the way we interact with color. From those findings, the team selects the strongest influence and then decides the Color of the Year. This is the eighth year Sherwin-Williams has named an official Color of the Year with the 2018 selection, Oceanside SW 6493. A list of colors selected includes: 2011: Indigo Batik SW 7602, 2012: Argyle SW 6747, 2013: Aloe SW 6464, 2014: Exclusive Plum SW 6263, 2015: Coral Reef SW 6606, 2016: Alabaster SW 7008, 2017: Poised Taupe SW 6039. For more information visit SWCOTY.com.

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For more than 150 years, Sherwin-Williams has been an industry leader in the development of technologically advanced paint and coatings. As the nation’s largest specialty retailer of paint and painting supplies, Sherwin-Williams is dedicated to supporting both do-it-yourselfers and painting professionals with exceptional and exclusive products, resources to make confident color selections and expert, personalized service at its more than 4,200 neighborhood stores across North America. For more information, visit sherwin-williams.com/hogar. Join Sherwin-Williams Latino on Facebook and Twitter.

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CITGO Announces Donation of 50,000 Barrels of Diesel to Puerto Rico Relief Efforts

October 2, 2017

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HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CITGO Petroleum Corporation, an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A., announced today that it will donate up to 50,000 barrels of diesel to Puerto Rico. The donation is to assist the federal, state and local authorities in providing services to those afflicted by Hurricane Maria’s devastating path.

CITGO, in conjunction with the Government of Puerto Rico and the Municipality of San Juan, will direct the barrels of diesel produced from the CITGO Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex to meet the pressing needs of public hospitals, nursing homes, shelters and other qualified organizations currently operating on diesel generators.

This donation is aligned with the company’s longstanding tradition of supporting disaster relief programs as part of social responsibility efforts in the communities in which it operates and beyond, such as the relief efforts for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, for Hurricane Sandy in 2012, and most recently for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma which devastated Coastal Texas, Louisiana and Florida. In times of natural disasters, CITGO has made it a priority not only to help those affected but also to use the strength of its resources and operations to restore fuel supply to meet the energy needs in the region.

The hearts of the people of CITGO are with the people of Puerto Rico during this difficult time. CITGO hopes this donation will help alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable while electrical power is restored in the island.

About CITGO

CITGO, based in Houston, is a refiner, transporter and marketer of transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products. The company is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A., the national oil company of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. For more information, visit www.CITGO.com.

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Motorists Can Celebrate Fall Car Care Month in Three Easy Steps

October 2, 2017

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BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — October is Fall Car Care Month, the ideal time of the year to pay special attention to that vehicle you depend on so much to get you where you are going, says the Car Care Council.

“Celebrating Fall Car Care Month with some basic service is as easy as one, two, three and it doesn’t have to take much time or money,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “In fact, many repair facilities and auto parts stores offer special pricing and promotions during the month of October, so this is the perfect time to give your vehicle a little TLC.”

The non-profit Car Care Council suggests following three easy steps to help keep your vehicle running safely, dependably and efficiently.

Schedule a vehicle inspection with your favorite professional service technician or do it yourself to make sure your vehicle is road ready for the winter months ahead.
Order a free copy of 80-page Car Care Guide at www.carcare.org/car-care-guide. The guide is perfect for the glove box and is a valuable reference for every car owner.
Sign up for the free custom service schedule at www.carcare.org/custom-service-schedule. With email reminders, the schedule will help you remember to keep car care on track.

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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Teamsters Denounce False Reports of Work Stoppage by Union Drivers in Puerto Rico

October 2, 2017

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Teamsters Union denounces reports from online, anti-union sources that stated Teamster truck drivers in Puerto Rico have refused to move supplies from the port as part of an effort to leverage wage increases from the government. These reports are false and have no basis in fact.

The truth is that members from Teamsters Local Union 901 in San Juan have been working or volunteering since the day after the hurricane passed, helping with disaster relief and recovery.

“Let me be clear – Teamsters in Puerto Rico have been working on the relief efforts since day one,” said Alexis Rodriguez, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local Union 901. “Anyone that has reported anything different is lying. Our only agenda is to help bring Puerto Rico back better and stronger.”

“These viral stories spreading across the internet are nothing but lies perpetrated by anti-union entities to further their destructive agenda,” said Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa. “The fact that they are attempting to capitalize on the suffering of millions of citizens in Puerto Rico that are dire need of our help by pushing these false stories, just exposes their true nature.”

The union is also coordinating with the AFL-CIO to send Teamster volunteers to Puerto Rico to help augment the relief efforts. Hundreds of Teamsters have volunteered to aid in the recovery in the key areas like the distribution of aid and sanitation.

“The outpouring of volunteers from our membership across the country is truly inspiring,” said George Miranda, President of Teamsters Joint Council 16 in New York, N.Y. “We have had hundreds of members contact us to volunteer their time to go down to Puerto Rico to help with the relief efforts.”

Contact:
Galen Munroe, (202) 624-6911
[email protected]

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