Ronald McDonald House Charities® Of Southern California Awards $233,000 In Scholarships To 85 College-Bound Southland Students

June 20, 2017

LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California (RMHCSC), in partnership with Southern California McDonald’s operators, is helping 85 of the Southland’s brightest and most deserving high school seniors make their college dreams a reality this fall by awarding more than $233,000 in scholarships. Since 1990, RMHCSC has helped pave the way toward higher education for more than 3,400 exceptional Southern California students, providing more than $5.7 million in funds to help ease the financial burden of college tuition, fees and educational expenses. Selected from a pool of more than 1,400 applicants, the 2016-17 RMHCSC Scholarship Program recipients were recently recognized at a celebratory luncheon that took place at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Poornima Vijayashanker, engineer and founder of education company Femgineer, delivered the keynote address and Univision network’s Fernanda Kelly served as master of ceremonies.

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“This year’s group of young scholars has truly inspired us with their extraordinary accomplishments and commitment to their community,” said Vince Bryson, CEO, RMHCSC. “We’re excited to see them achieve their educational dreams and are confident that their successes will motivate the next generation.”

Every year, RMHCSC supports outstanding college-bound students across Southern California through four competitive RMHC scholarships: RMHC/Hispanic American Commitment to Educational Resources, RMHC/African American Future Achievers, RMHC/Asian Pacific American Students Increasing Achievement, and RMHC/Scholars. Award recipients are selected through a rigorous application process based on a number of criteria including academic achievement, community involvement, leadership skills, letters of recommendation and financial need.

Funding is made possible through the fundraising efforts of more than 120 local McDonald’s operators in Southern California, McDonald’s corporate staff and the global and Southern California chapters of RMHC. Additionally, the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC) pays for all administrative costs for managing the scholarship program.

Interested students can begin the 2018-19 application process in October 2017. For more information, please visit www.rmhcsc.org/scholarships.

About McDonald’s of Southern California
McDonald’s of Southern California is comprised of more than 600 franchised and company-owned McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties. Learn more at http://changeisheremcdsocal.com/ and follow us on Instagram @mcdonalds_socal and Twitter @McDonalds_SoCal.

About Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California
For 40 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California (RMHCSC) has been dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and keeping families close in Inyo, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties. RMHCSC helps families with critically-ill children stay together, connecting them with others facing similar challenges through its six Ronald McDonald Houses® in Bakersfield, Loma Linda, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Orange and Pasadena and two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms®. One of the few chapters to operate a cost-free, medically supervised Camp Ronald McDonald For Good Times®, RMHCSC helps children with cancer and their siblings rediscover childhood and develop the self-esteem and self-efficacy often lost as a result of the disease. The organization also provides funding through its Community Grants Board to deserving non-profits that improve the lives of children and funds four college scholarship programs that help exemplary high school students pursue the education of their dreams. Learn about these programs and more at www.rmhcsc.org or on Facebook.com/RMHCSoCal, Twitter.com/RMHC_SoCal and Instagram/RMHC_SoCal.

Media Contact:
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Jacara Jenkins
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SOURCE Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California

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June 20, 2017

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SOMOSTV, SOMOS Productions, SOMOS Distribution and SOMOS Next Luis Villanueva announces the creation of SOMOS Group

June 20, 2017

MIAMI, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Luis Villanueva, an executive in the Spanish entertainment industry and CEO of audiovisual production and distribution companies, announced the creation of SOMOS Group (www.somosgroup.com) to stimulate synergies among the companies under his management. SOMOS Group will facilitate the growth of SOMOSTV, SOMOS Productions, SOMOS Distribution and SOMOS Next with content producers and distributors among clients in different regions, whether on traditional platforms or new digital technologies.

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Luis Villanueva, President and CEO of the SOMOS Group of companies, stated: “We participate in different phases of audiovisual entertainment. Our companies have grown and reached a size such that coordination and pooling of services are advised, which will produce synergies, maintaining independence. This activity is now assumed formally, since the evolution of the industry is leading to the leveraging of resources. I believe that this will be good for the business at a time when our clients and the audience have more contact due to the growth of new distribution models and habits of content consumption.”

SOMOSTV produces paid television channels in Spanish in North America (excluding Canada), Central America, Panama and the Caribbean. Its channels ViendoMovies and Semillitas enjoy wide distribution through “TV Everywhere” applications, including “On Demand” content. SOMOS Next participates in the “Over-the-Top” market (Internet), distributing content in the United States and Puerto Rico in “On Demand under Subscription,” applications and television under its brands FlixLatino and Pingüinitos. SOMOS Distribution distributes content globally (with emphasis on the Spanish-speaking market) in all industry windows (paid television, free television, OTT, etc.), and SOMOS Productions produces audiovisual content in all genres. Luis Villanueva stated: “With the globalization of television and the overlap between windows, the integration of content distribution in all its forms and genres as well as its production, there are many areas that we hope to develop to the benefit of our shareholders and clients. Today, content development has to consider these points of contact to maximize yield.”

SOMOS Group will create synergies for the companies among the different areas, including business development, the legal department, finance and marketing support.

SOURCE SOMOSTV

CIOMA Ventures Across the State to Educate Members About the Fuel Industry and Convenience Store Issues

June 20, 2017

SACRAMENTO, California, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Last week’s Riverside visit concluded CIOMA’s regional meetings which have been hugely successful in educating attendees in a variety of legislative and regulatory issues, membership development, and promoting the yearly Pacific Oil Conference.

Within the last two months, CIOMA staff have ventured from Northern to Southern California to meet with attendees from over 50 companies that operate within the state. These regional meetings were held in Pleasanton, Fresno, and Riverside, California.

CIOMA Executive Director, Ryan Hanretty, shared and discussed insights and issues relevant to the convenience and fuel industry retailers and suppliers. Some of the highlights of Hanretty’s presentation were AB 1645 (Muratsuchi), which would ban the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid by refineries. Proposing such a ban would leave refineries without the integral components to produce California grade gasoline. Another issue, SB 300 (Monning), would mandate health-warning labels to be placed on many sugar-sweetened beverages, and exposing beverage manufacturers and food retailers to lawsuits and fines. Lastly, the Bay Area tobacco bans were a hot topic of discussion as Contra Costa, San Francisco, Oakland and San Leandro c-stores are currently in jeopardy of losing their right to sell tobacco products to customers.

Attendees were encouraged to assist CIOMA in these battles, and to reach out to their local legislators to make their opposition heard. These issues directly affect the oil-industry and will severely hurt businesses if action is not taken to fight them.

CIOMA would like to thank everyone who attended the regional meetings and for their willingness to continue being a part of this important organization.

CIOMA is the industry’s statewide trade association representing the needs of independent wholesale and retail marketers of gasoline, diesel, lubricating oils and other petroleum products; transporters of those products; and retail convenience store operators.

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SOURCE California Independent Oil Marketers Association (CIOMA)

The Gentle Barn Moves Forward in St. Louis

June 20, 2017

SANTA CLARITA, California, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In 23 days, 5,000 people from all 50 United States and over 40 countries, came together to start a Gentle Barn in Missouri to heal abused animals and work with at-risk children. The Gentle Barn (www.gentlebarn.org), the national non-profit who rescued six cows who escaped from a slaughterhouse, has reached their goal to purchase property and give the cows a forever home. Along with thousands of public donations, Gentle Barn received matching contributions of $50,000 from a couple of supporters that jumpstarted the $400,000 GoFundMe campaign.

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“Chico, Spirit and their brothers are very special animals with an incredible message that has resonated with people around the world,” says Ellie Laks, Founder of Gentle Barn. “We’re so excited to create a location in St. Louis and want to thank everyone who has continued to the campaign. The cows will become ambassadors in Gentle Barn’s program and will help children and adults breakthrough emotional barriers. What a dream come true.”

Celebrities and athletes close to Gentle Barn, David Backes, Richard Marx, Daisy Fuentes, Tori Spelling, Rick Springfield, and Dodgers stars, Clayton Kershaw, Brandon McCarthy, Chris Hatcher and Rich Hill contributed memorabilia and shared the campaign through social media in support of raising the funds to purchase the property and to support the additional $200,000 for start-up costs.

“It is life changing to be witness to these sentient beings who deserve freedom and to live their lives without fear,” says Jay Weiner, Co-Founder of Gentle Barn. “What a special day the grand opening will be when we can bring the community in to experience the magic of these animals.”

You can support the opening of The Gentle Barn MO and help name a cow by visiting http://www.gentlebarn.org/stlouissix. #stlouissix

ABOUT THE GENTLE BARN
The Gentle Barn is a national nonprofit, founded in 1999 as a safe haven and place of recovery for abused animals. Gentle Barn offers their unique philosophy of rehabilitating animals and connecting their stories of survival and healing to the experiences of children who have suffered any type of trauma. By interacting with the animals and taking a hands-on role, those who participate in the programs learn empathy, trust and forgiveness.

SOURCE The Gentle Barn

The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa Opens As An All-Villa Oceanfront Resort On Mexico’s Pacific Coast

June 20, 2017

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LOS CABOS, Mexico, June 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Vistana™ Signature Experiences, owner and operator of Westin Vacation Club resorts and an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), today announced the grand opening of The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa. The highly anticipated oceanfront resort has completed an extensive renovation in the once-again thriving southern end of Baja California.

“The Westin in Los Cabos has charmed guests for years and we’re thrilled to reintroduce this iconic landmark to the local community and global travelers,” said Steve Williams, chief commercial officer, Vistana Signature Experiences. “This stunning property is an exciting addition to our portfolio of Westin Vacation Club villa resorts, and we look forward to providing vacationers another enticing option in one of Mexico’s most preferred settings.”

Designed by renowned architect Javier Sordo Madaleno, the resort has transformed its 243 guest rooms and suites into 147 stylish villas. The resort’s well-appointed accommodations include studios and two-bedroom villas. Additionally, the two-bedroom premium villas and two expansive luxury suites feature private balcony Jacuzzis. Designed for extended stays, the villas are equipped with full modern kitchens, balconies, and washers and dryers.

“With the revival of Los Cabos and new energy in the destination, this is the perfect opportunity to raise the standards for well-being in the market, as only Westin^® can,” said Brian Povinelli, senior vice president and global brand leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. “With the brand’s unique wellness proposition for leisure travelers, from our iconic Heavenly^® Bed to our energetic and nutritious SuperFoodsRX™ menu, we are proud to empower our guests to be their best selves while on the road and away from home.”

The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa has expansive spa and fitness facilities, spanning 10,000 square feet. Inspired by the colorful artwork from the Otomí people of Central Mexico, Spa Otomí offers an array of experiences for guests to soothe, revitalize and reclaim their well-being with a luxurious bathing suite, seven treatment rooms and a scenic relaxation lounge. The WestinWORKOUT^® Fitness Studio features the finest exercise equipment from world-class brands in an open, airy and well-designed space.

The resort also offers the brand’s signature RunWESTIN™ Concierge, who hosts group runs for guests and encourages runners of all levels to grab a running map with scenic routes along the beachfront and amid the local landscape. Additional amenities to keep travelers moving include multiple infinity-edge pools, tennis courts and beach volleyball. For families, the idyllic resort also introduces the Westin Family program, designed to cater to the new way modern families travel with a reinvented kids club, reimagined family experiences and more enriching branded amenities for young travelers.

Guests have a choice of many dining options, including Cocina Casera, serving regional and international cuisine; and the upscale, gourmet restaurant El Ciruelo. The resort also offers quick-service options at Mercadito and casual menus at both La Cantina Sports Bar and Coralline, located beachside. Guests can enjoy cocktails and a lighter menu oceanfront at Margaritas swim-up poolside bar. In addition, the resort provides a number of communal grilling areas and experiences such as tequila tastings and live local music.

The Westin Los Cabos Resort Villas & Spa joins the brand’s growing presence in Mexico, which currently includes hotels and resorts in Mexico City, Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, Cozumel and two properties in Cancún. The brand will also welcome The Westin Puebla and The Westin Monterrey, both expected to open in 2018.

For more information, please visit: vistana.com and westin.com.

About Vistana Signature Experiences, Inc.
Vistana™ Signature Experiences, Inc., an operating business of ILG (Nasdaq: ILG), is the exclusive provider of vacation ownership for the Sheraton^® and Westin^® brands under license from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC and is an authorized partner of the SPG^® program. More than 220,000 families own at the company’s 21 villa resorts in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean, which operate under the Sheraton and Westin brands. Vistana offers a flexible vacation lifestyle, giving Owners and Members the ability to vacation within a collection of villa-style resorts in the best locations within the most sought-after destinations. Customers also enjoy privileged access to trade their ownership for stays at more than 1,300 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries through the Starwood Preferred Guest^® program, one of the industry’s leading loyalty programs, allowing members to earn and redeem points for room stays, room upgrades and flights, with no blackout dates. Headquartered in Orlando, Florida and with over 4,300 employees in North America, Vistana continues to build on its more-than-35-year history of excellence in vacation ownership and leisure travel. For more information, please visit vistana.com.

About Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, a leader in wellness and hospitality for more than a decade, empowers guests and associates to embrace well-being and be their best selves through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-Being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 200 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience offerings that include the iconic Heavenly Bed, RunWESTIN and Westin Gear Lending with New Balance, delicious and nutritious SuperFoodsRx™ and more. To learn more, visit www.westin.com. Stay connected to Westin: @westin on Twitter and Instagram and facebook.com/Westin.

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SOURCE Vistana Signature Experiences

Honda Debuts New Website for Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Offering Shoppers Refined Search Capability and a Seamless User Experience

June 19, 2017

TORRANCE, California, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda today debuted a completely redesigned Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) vehicle website (www.HondaCertified.com) providing an easier and more focused shopping experience for its pre-owned vehicles, which have experienced sales growth of 6.8 percent this year, outpacing the performance of the non-luxury certified pre-owned auto market. The new site makes inventory the primary focal point for shoppers, introducing a new inventory alert feature for the most up-to-date vehicle availability information. The revamped site also filters inventory search results by specific features (e.g., leather interior or rearview camera) to help visitors find the vehicle that is right for them.

Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales provide a gateway to the Honda brand with more than half of Honda’s CPO customers new to the Honda family. With an influx of new customers and to address car shoppers’ biggest request that vehicle and feature comparison be easily accessible to help make their purchase decision online, Honda has implemented a vehicle compare feature, a vehicle recommendations tool and an interactive payment calculator to help potential customers find vehicles within their budget. The new Honda CPO website also features a responsive design that provides a seamless browsing experience on any device whether customers are using their computer at home or mobile phone on the go.

“Driven by a great deal of research and customer feedback, Honda’s new destination for certified pre-owned vehicles brings inventory front and center,” said Dan Rodriguez, Manager of Auto Remarketing, Certified Pre-Owned at American Honda. “With the booming growth in our Certified Pre-Owned sales, we’ve engineered our new Honda site to make comparisons simple, while providing an online shopping experience that makes finding a vehicle fun and easy.”

Key Features of the New Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Site:

Inventory Alerts: Once a shopper creates an alert, Honda will notify that customer when the vehicle they are looking for is available.
Similar Vehicle Comparison: Visitors can view and compare suggestions for other Honda Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles they may be interested in.
Favorite Vehicle Shareability: The new site enables users to share the vehicles they’re considering with friends and family.
Vehicle Comparability: Shoppers can compare different Honda models to help make their vehicle decision.
Device-Agnostic Design: New website design provides a seamless user experience across all platforms, regardless of device.
New Imagery and Videos: The new www.HondaCertified.com offers the latest photos of your favorite Honda vehicles, as well as videos showcasing Honda cars and light trucks in action.

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 of 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 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 95 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Thousands Joined Archbishop Gomez For Special Mass In Solidarity With All Immigrants

June 19, 2017

LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Archdiocese of Los Angeles launched today TheNextAmerica.org (FuturoEstadosUnidos.org), a new bilingual website aiming to raise awareness, provide resources and share the Christian perspective on immigration. The website is launching on the heels of the Mass in Recognition of All Immigrants yesterday, a special Mass presided by Archbishop José H. Gomez at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels that united thousands in prayer and celebration of the immigrant spirit of the U.S.

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“The promise of America is that this land will be a home for all peoples — no matter what the color of their skin, or what nation they came from, or what language they speak, or what religion they believe,” said Archbishop Gomez in his homily. “Let us pray for our country today. May we know peace and security and freedom in our borders, and may our children be blessed. Let us pray for our leaders in Washington and all those who serve our country in government and law enforcement. Let us dedicate ourselves — all of us — to the beautiful promise of America!”

The Mass is a culmination of a novena, nine days of prayer and reflection, at parishes throughout the tri-county Archdiocese, and a three-day, 50-mile walking pilgrimage by a group of faithful from Orange County to the Cathedral for all those impacted by the broken immigration system.

Following the Mass, faithful venerated the relics of St. Junípero Serra, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and St. Toribio Romo. These saints are of great significance to the Catholic immigrant community in the U.S. from its founding to present day. Those attending the Mass also wrote prayer requests for the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe that they left in the Shrine of the Relic of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Cathedral. Archbishop Gomez will present the prayers at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a Mass for the first Archdiocesan Pilgrimage with Archbishop Gomez to the Basilica in Mexico City on July 8. Faithful may submit prayer requests at TheNextAmerica.org though the first week of July.

TheNextAmerica.org provides information and resources for anyone interested in or affected by immigration in the U.S. The site includes an overview of immigration from a Christian perspective, Archbishop Gomez’ vision of immigration in the U.S., outlines the need for reform, and provides resources for parish communities, media, and offers various ways in which to become involved and obtain support.

The community of faith across the Archdiocese are also showing their support by sharing immigration stories on social media using the hashtag #PrayForImmigrants and using the #PrayForImmigrants Facebook profile photo frame available at archla.org/prayforimmigrants.

CONTACT:
Adrian Alarcon
213-637-7216 | [email protected]
Doris Benavides
213-637-7254| [email protected]

SOURCE Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Westfield Century City Hosts Job Fair Recruiting Event For Residents And Military Veterans Seeking Employment

June 19, 2017

LOS ANGELES, June 19, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A free Job Fair showcasing a portion of the approximate 10,000 full-time and part-time retail, management, corporate, operations, and sales positions created by the $1 billion revitalization of Westfield Century City will take place at the shopping center (10250 Santa Monica Boulevard) on Friday, June 23rd, and Saturday, June 24th, 2017. On both days, the Job Fair will be open between 10:30 – 11:30 am only for military veterans seeking employment, while general candidates will be welcome between 11:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Among the more than 30 retailers and restaurants participating in the two-day Job Fair are: Gelson’s Markets, All Saints, Saje Natural Wellness, H&M, Travis Mathew, Eataly, Cinnabon, Auntie Anne’s, Sketchers, Chase Bank, Sugarfina, Randy’s Donuts, Abercrombie & Fitch, Papyrus, The Body Shop, Penahligon’s, Everytable, Fossil, vineyard vines, Shake Shack, and Microsoft.

In addition to meeting with recruiters from Westfield and the many retailers in attendance, job seekers will also be able to take advantage of free services such as resumé (CV) support and training, as well as special LinkedIn “Rock Your Profile” seminars.

Anyone interested in attending the Job Fair can register for free online at: www.westfield.com/centurycity. Persons seeking additional information can send inquiries to: [email protected].

As part of this Job Fair, Westfield is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring our Heroes (HOH) initiative to offer dedicated employment opportunities specifically geared to military veterans and their families— including Guard and Reserve members, transitioning service members, and military spouses.

“Veterans and military spouses represent a tremendous source of talent for employers in communities across the country,” said Eric Eversole, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of Hiring Our Heroes. “We’re honored to once again join Westfield to host an event that will connect Los Angeles-area businesses with skilled members of the military community.”

During the past five years, Hiring our Heroes has hosted some 1,000 hiring events which have resulted in more than 28,000 military veterans and spouses securing jobs. In addition, HOH has facilitated hundreds of thousands of additional jobs for military veterans and spouses through its other initiatives, programs, and online resources.

Also partnering with Westfield in the two-day Job Fair is the National Retail Federation (NRF) as part of its RISE Up initiative. This new training and credentialing initiative is designed to help people acquire the skills they need to secure jobs in retail and advance into promising careers.

“At the National Retail Federation, we know that retail doesn’t just provide first jobs, but opportunities for lifelong careers,” said Ellen Davis, Executive Director of the NRF Foundation. “RISE Up helps the people who need it the most, and we are happy to partner with Westfield Century City to help find more of these people a pathway to a career in the retail industry.”

“We consider it an honor to make this Job Fair available to area residents and to the military veterans whose service to our nation is so deeply appreciated,” said William Hecht, Westfield’s Chief Operating Officer. “This event is also an important reminder that the transformation of Westfield Century City is making a valuable contribution to our local economy by creating approximately 10,000 new jobs and generating $1.4 billion in economic output for our community.”

ABOUT WESTFIELD CENTURY CITY

Westfield Century City is rewriting the rules of retail with a $1 billion transformation intended to create an open-air L.A. escape like no other. Upon project completion, this will be a 1.2 million square foot destination encompassing more than 200 luxury, contemporary and influencer designer brands, a new three-level flagship Nordstrom featuring its latest design concepts, a completely remodeled three-level Bloomingdale’s, a modern new two-level Macy’s, a luxurious Equinox fitness club and spa, as well as the West Coast’s first Eataly.

With the focus entirely on the customer, the new Century City experience will begin with easy and convenient parking— doubling current capacity. Then, once inside, visitors will have the outside all to themselves: no cars, no city noise, and no hassle. Imagine acres of open space and a beautifully landscaped garden environment designed to celebrate casual luxury and the outdoor lifestyle. This will be the perfect setting to socialize with family and friends, enjoy special events and entertainment, and simply unwind and relax under the Southern California sky. For more information: www.westfield.com/centurycity

ABOUT HIRING OUR HEROES

Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment. Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s vast network of state and local chambers and other strategic partners, Hiring Our Heroes has helped hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment through more than 1,000 job fairs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and on military installations overseas; a suite of free online resources; and the Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness and educating the public on how the free enterprise system improves society and the economy.

ABOUT THE NRF FOUNDATION’S RISE UP INITIATIVE

NRF is the world’s largest retail trade association, representing discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is the nation’s largest private sector employer, supporting one in four U.S. jobs – 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation’s economy.

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SOURCE Westfield Century City

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