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Cross-Border Online Shopping Club iguama Partners with Banco Promerica in Guatemala

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MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today iguama and Banco Promerica announced they have entered into a joint agreement that makes iguama the exclusive U.S. Cross-Border Online shopping club for all Promerica customers in Guatemala. As a iguama member, Promerica customers receive competitive prices when shopping from popular U.S. brands, exclusive deals, promotions and free international shipping on select products.

iguama is a membership based cross-border online shopping mall that provides consumers in Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala and Panama access to U.S. retail brands not typically available for purchase in Latin America. Founded in 2014, the company is the first e-commerce cross-border online club in Latin America where members receive competitive pricing on popular U.S. merchandise, free shipping and savings on cross-border transactions. All international paperwork, taxes and shipping are handled by iguama, giving customers an easy and seamless shopping experience, just as they would at a local shopping mall.

After 24 years of growing, Promerica Group has become one of the largest banks in Central America, with operations in Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala. Banco Promerica in Guatemala is a bank that maintains steady growth, leadership, service innovation and benefits for its customers.

“We are excited to announce this relationship with Banco Promerica which will give to its customers in Guatemala direct access to deals and promotions in the United States and, in many cases, without the cost of international shipping. From browsing to purchasing, customers shopping on iguama will never have to worry about additional expenses when importing from the U.S.; pricing is total and guaranteed,” said Diego Fernandez, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iguama. “We are honored to be working with Banco Promerica and their loyal customers.”

“Banco Promerica of Guatemala is proud to partner with iguama and offer our customers the opportunity to experience a new way of shopping while helping them be financially responsible”, said Edgar Bran, Banco Promerica’s Guatemala CEO. “The discounts on U.S. retail brands offered through iguama are unique in the marketplace, and we believe that waiving the iguama subscription fee is a great way to provide our customers a valuable service while managing their money wisely.”

About iguama

Established in 2014, iguama is the first and only e-commerce cross-border shopping club that allows Latin Americans to buy top quality brands from U.S. stores at affordable prices. The company’s core business model markets club memberships and does not profit on the products it sells or on international costs associated with each transaction, making it very simple for U.S. stores to sell products in Latin America. All of the complexity in cross-border transactions is handled by iguama, which includes: local marketing, customer service, total in-country calculation of price, efficient logistics and payment acceptance. Based in Miami, iguama is backed by venture capital firm PeopleFund. Visit www.iguama.com for more information.

About PeopleFund

PeopleFund is a global pioneer in value added investments focused on technology, internet and media. They are uniquely positioned to add significant value to companies by leveraging their in-house management and technology expertise. The investment approach allows them to partner and invest in early through growth venture investments, private equity and public companies. By partnering with management and entrepreneurs, PeopleFund has generated industry leading returns for all their investors. For more information please visit: www.peoplefund.com

About Banco Promerica of Guatemala

Banking network Promerica is a leading group with a wide range of banking and commercial services, focused on areas of consumer banking, private banking, corporate banking and electronic payment methods for different customer segments. For more information, visit www.bancopromerica.com.gt.

The Tastiest Of All Battles Is About To Begin On Discovery Familia

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Los chefs Poncho Cadenas y Buddy Valastro junto al conductor Leandro 'Chino' Leunis de la serie Batalla de Cocineros de Discovery Familia.

MIAMI, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Discovery Familia premieres a reality show format contest series featuring twelve couples of amateur chefs from Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico, competing to discover the real taste, quality and originality of homemade food. BATALLA DE COCINEROS is hosted by Argentine presenter Leandro “Chino” Leunis, and includes the special participation of Mexican chef Alfonso “Poncho” Cadenas, and pastry chef Buddy Valastro. The series premieres November 7 and will air Mondays at 9PM E/P.

Chefs Poncho Cadenas and Buddy Valastro with host Leandro 'Chino' Leunis from the Discovery Familia's series Batalla de Cocineros.

Although none of the contestants are famous chefs, own renowned restaurants, or have long careers in culinary arts, they all share a great passion for cooking and a deep love for entertaining and treating loved ones to authentic homemade foods. The first episode will feature all twelve couples in a qualifying contest tailored to their specialties, in which only eight couples will have a chance to remain competing.

Starting the second BATALLA DE COCINEROS episode, the kitchen will turn into a fierce and ruthless steaming battlefield, and each episode will feature the couples facing three challenges they will need to successfully overcome in order to stay in the competition. One of the episodes will have the contestants working in teams and preparing dinner for eight people including a celebrity guest of honor invited to the family table. Ultimately, only one couple will be declared the winner of the US$50,000 grand prize.

Celebrity guests include Argentine actors Leonardo Sbaraglia and Nicolás Riera, former Colombian soccer player Mauricio “Chicho” Serna, Mexican actors Iván Arana and Ana Serradilla, and renowned celebrity chef Narda Lepes from Argentina. All of them will taste the dishes made by the contestants and reach a verdict deciding who moves forward in the competition.

BATALLA DE COCINEROS is produced by Nippur Media for Discovery Familia, under the supervision of Michela Giorelli and Rafael Rodríguez.

For more about network programming, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia, and Twitter @DiscoveryFam

About Discovery Familia
Part of Discovery Communications, Discovery Familia is the Spanish-language network dedicated to Hispanic women and the things that matter in their lives. During the day, the Discovery Kids block provides a safe environment for children aged 2-6 with entertaining, curriculum-based programming to prepare them for the world around them. In the evening, the channel offers programming for women, focusing on topics such as home décor, food, health, beauty and parenting, For more information, please follow us on facebook.com/discoveryfamilia and Twitter @DiscoveryFam.

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David Guetta joins Generation Now youth festival for Central America

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David Guetta joins Generation Now youth festival for Central America

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — David Guetta joins Generation Now (GenNow Fest), the first major festival to celebrate, empower, and inspire the youth of Central America to champion positive change in their communities. Glasswing International has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Istmo Music, MTV Agentes de Cambio, and Global Citizen Festival executive producers Riot House to organize GenNow Fest, a two-day, socially focused festival that will take place on November 11 and 12 at the historic Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador. Guetta will be joined by Chino y Nacho and NERVO.

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“I am thrilled to be participating in Generation Now Festival, my only performance in Central America this year. I truly believe that this is a generation of change, a generation that will inspire, the generation that will fulfill the potential of these beautiful countries. Music has the power to unite. Let’s all unite on the dancefloor,” said David Guetta, globally recognized DJ/Producer.

GenNow Fest will celebrate local heroes and mobilize youth to generate positive attention to the region as well as promote youth engagement and intercultural understanding. The event’s objective is to incentivize youth to take an active role as agents of change in their society and to encourage them to do it now. In the spirit of the festival, MTV Latin America will be presenting one of the artists with the prestigious MTV Chiuku Award, which recognizes celebrities who positively use their influence to contribute and develop special projects helping improve their communities as “Agents of Change.”

“It’s an honor and joy to count on artists like David Guetta, Chino y Nacho, NERVO, and others to inspire and benefit Central American youth. We are convinced that with this event and their performances, we will generate greater educational and development opportunities for the communities in which we work,” said Celina de Sola, co-founder and vice president of programs at Glasswing International. “All proceeds of GenNow Fest will go to youth programs in public schools in Central America through Glasswing International.”

Other personalities participating in GenNow Fest include motivational speaker Maickel Melamed; Fabian Debora from Homeboy Industries; MTV VJ Pamela Voguel; pro skateboarders Chico Brenes and Monica Torres; rappers Snif and MC KO CO; break dancers Stimpy, Snapshot and Wandeepop, and Kid Glyde; DJs Loup Rouge, Lebangy, B-One, and Mussa; Salvadoran graffiti artists Eddi E.S. Crew and Skar; and various Central American celebrities as masters of ceremonies.

Approximately 30,000 Central American youth are expected to attend the event which will include:

  • A youth forum featuring global speakers who will focus on motivating, inspiring, and empowering youth;
  • An expo center where international organizations, NGOs, and businesses will share information on community projects, volunteer opportunities, and corporate social responsibility programs;
  • Social dialogue roundtables to discuss topics relevant to youth in the region;
  • Performances from recognized national and international artists;
  • An arts and culture center, skate park, sports and recreation arena, tech village, and more.

Two weeks prior to GenNow Fest, Glasswing International will simultaneously execute the “Manos a la Obra Now” social project in all Central American capitals, where thousands of volunteers will be mobilized to transform parks, schools, and other public spaces in major cities. After the festival, youth will still have an opportunity to take an active role in their communities by presenting a proposal for a social project and competing to win a grant to receive financial support to execute it in their community.

For more information, please visit: gennowfest.org.

About David Guetta
Following on from three award nominations at the 2016’s Billboard Awards, including Top Dance / Electronic Artist, Top Dance / Electronic Album and Top Dance / Electronic Song, David Guetta took away the award for Top Dance / Electronic Artist–ranking him as the world’s biggest DJ and performing artist. Boasting over 55 million fans on Facebook and 5 million followers on Instagram, as well as a sales career of 9 million albums, 40 million singles, 2 billion streams on Spotify and 4.3 billion official views on YouTube, he has won 23 different industry awards during his career so far.

About Glasswing International
Glasswing International is a non-profit organization that addresses the root causes of poverty and violence through health, education, and community empowerment programs. Its cross-sector approach creates partnerships with international and local governments, businesses, NGOs, and civil society. In nine years Glasswing has grown from a team of three to a 250+ person organization across Latin America, the Caribbean, and New York. Currently, Glasswing has offices in six Central American countries and projects in 14 countries. Since it was formed, Glasswing International has directed over $25 million to education and health programs with less than 5% going to administrative costs. For more information, please visit www.glasswing.org

About USAID
Established in 1961, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the lead U.S. Government agency for foreign assistance. USAID’s assistance program recognizes that the security and economic growth of the Central American region impact the U.S.  Working together with the governments and people of the region, USAID is helping to create prosperous, safe and more democratic societies that provide educational and economic opportunities for youth to build their lives in their home countries.   

About Istmo Music
Main organizer of concerts and high-quality, large-scale musical events in El Salvador, Istmo’s objective is to unite youth in Latin America and around the world through the universal language of music. Through their reach and relationship with artists, media, and the private sector, Istmo works to secure talent and leverage their experience in the promotion and production of concerts. Moreover, they offer their relationships with the media and assist in developing social media campaigns.

About Riot.House
RIOT.HOUSE. Executive Producers and co-creators of the annual Global Citizen Festival in New York City’s Central Park, one of the largest change making concerts of our time. GlobalCitizen.org is a content and social action platform for a global generation that wants to solve the world’s biggest challenges. Global Citizen is building the largest social activism platform in the world, connecting the power of popular culture and desire for unique content and experiences with simple, effective actions to solve global challenges. The festival draws 60,000 people every year, in the past 5 years 7.5 million actions have been taken resulting in $25 Billion in poverty fighting funds announced on stage. It is broadcast on MSNBC and YouTube and has included Beyoncé, JAY Z, Rihanna, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys, Bono, Leonardo DiCaprio, Malala, Bill & Melinda Gates, The First Lady Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden and many others. www.Riot.House 

About MTV Agents of Change 
Since 2005, Agents of Change was introduced to enable young adults to bring innovative ideas into action in their communities and create a positive place to live in. This initiative helps give young people an open setting for them to share their stories and experiences on how they are making a difference. Agents of Change also helps to promote the involvement of these proactive young adults and the multiple issues they are challenged with. Education, employment, the environment and health issues are just a few of the developing topics that our Agents of Change focus their hard work and dedication on. For more information: http://agentesdecambio.mtvla.com/

All-New 2017 Mazda CX-5 to Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

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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

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda Motor Corporation announced today that the all-new 2017 Mazda CX-5 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show, open to the public November 18-27. Mazda will hold a press conference at 12:50 p.m. on November 16, the first of two press days.

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With the all-new CX-5 crossover SUV, Mazda has further refined every element of its design and technology to offer new dimensions of driving pleasure. Taking the KODO—Soul of Motion design concept to a new level, the company has honed the car’s beauty, imparting a powerful combination of sophistication and strength.

All-new Mazda CX-5

■ Mazda’s Exhibits at the Los Angeles Auto Show

Vehicles scheduled
for sale

All-new Mazda CX-5 [world premiere], Mazda MX-5 RF

Vehicles on sale

Mazda3, Mazda6, Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 (current model),

Mazda CX-9

Reference exhibits

Mazda Prototype (race car) [world premiere]

Technology exhibits

SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (gasoline engine)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5 (gasoline engine)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5T (direct-injection turbocharged gasoline engine)

Note: The all-new CX-5 will launch as a 2017 model in the U.S. Model year designations will vary by region.

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

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RAGÚ® Brand To Celebrate 80th Anniversary At 2017 Rose Parade®

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MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, Oct. 27, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Today the RAGÚ® brand announced it will kick off the celebration of its 80th year (2017) in a BIG way—with a float in the 128th Rose Parade® presented by Honda®! Participating in the parade is a first for the brand and, on January 2, 2017, spectators will watch RAGÚ pasta sauce pay tribute to its Italian founders, the family farmers who grow their ingredients, as well as the sauce makers and consumers who have made RAGÚ pasta sauce America’s favorite. This tribute, entitled “Simmered in Tradition,” is a lush floral tableau that shares the brand’s inspiring success story through the past, present and future. RAGÚ pasta sauce invites consumers who have enjoyed the brand’s iconic and delicious sauces over the past 80 years to help ring in the next 80. After all, the best recipes are those that combine both old and new traditions.  

To bring this 80th anniversary vision to life, the RAGÚ brand partnered with Paradiso Parade Floats and its renowned designer, Charles Meier. “The RAGÚ team requested the ‘reddest float in the parade’ to highlight the vine-ripened, California-grown tomatoes that go into every jar of their pasta sauce. We delivered a float design that invites spectators to see, smell and savor the brand’s long-standing tradition of great taste,” said Meier.

To highlight the ripe, California-grown tomatoes that infuse every jar of RAGÚ red sauce with its trademark flavor, 50 oversized tomatoes will grace the RAGÚ float. Tens of thousands of red roses and more than 25,000 carnations will create these larger-than-life tomatoes. The float design also makes use of fresh vegetables including garlic, zucchini, peppers and eggplant – staples of Italian home cooking. Herbs like basil, fennel and oregano, used in many taste-tempting RAGÚ sauces, can also be found onboard the RAGÚ float.  A gigantic, fanciful tomato vine winds throughout the design, weaving past, present and future together and reminding viewers that a great sauce, like a RAGÚ sauce, always starts with great ingredients.

The RAGÚ story begins at the rear of the float.  This depicts the brand’s rich past when, during the Great Depression, the Italian-born founders Assunta and Giovanni Cantisano began selling their homemade pasta sauce made from ingredients they picked fresh from their backyard garden. From their home in Rochester, New York, where RAGÚ was first sold, they created an indelible partnership. With hard work and dedication, the sauce they created grew into a beloved household name. “The RAGÚ pasta sauce you enjoy today is Assunta and Giovanni’s legacy to us, the echo of their runaway success that really changed what Americans eat,” said Colleen Nash, Senior Brand Manager at Mizkan America, Inc., the makers of RAGÚ sauces.

In an effort to recognize everyone who has contributed to eight decades of the RAGU success story—from the farmers to the sauce makers and consumers—the middle of the float features a family dinner table. Seated at the table will be California-based family farmers from the Muller Ranch, who will share an al fresco pasta meal on the “Simmered in Tradition” float. “For three generations in California’s Central Valley, the family at the Muller Ranch has cultivated the flavorful, vine-ripened tomatoes used in RAGÚ sauces. We are honored to celebrate their important contribution to the RAGÚ brand’s success by having them join us for this year’s parade,” said Nash.

For the past 35 years, RAGÚ sauce has been made with 100 percent vine-ripened, California tomatoes and cultivated on family farms, like the Muller Ranch, and then carefully simmered to perfection just miles away from the fields where they grow. “My father, son and I have worked in partnership with RAGÚ for decades selecting the tomato varieties we plant each year and working together to ensure our tomatoes reach the sauce makers at the peak of flavor.  We’re proud to be part of the RAGÚ team and thrilled to be part of the brand’s 80th anniversary celebration,” said Frank Muller.

The front of the float promises pasta lovers from coast to coast a delicious sight in the form of a steaming plate of spaghetti topped with RAGÚ sauce. “Spectators’ mouths will be watering as they watch the float pass by—that’s because a giant plate of spaghetti will actually be steaming!” said Nash.  Assunta’s recipe book rests close by, a reminder of the rich history of the RAGÚ brand and the sauce-making traditions carried forward to today and tomorrow.

To help the RAGÚ brand gear up for the launch of the milestone 80th anniversary year, the brand invites RAGÚ lovers to join in the spirit of the celebration. To make it even more exciting, one lucky person and a guest will be offered a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Pasadena to see the 2017 Rose Parade® in person. RAGÚ fans can enter for a chance to win by flaunting their homemade “float” on Facebook. To learn more about the RAGÚ brand’s 80th anniversary celebration at the 128th Rose Parade® and beyond, visit www.RAGÚ.com and follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook  and Twitter. No purchase necessary. 

About The RAGÚ® Brand
The RAGÚ® brand was founded in 1937 by Assunta and Giovani Cantisano and their sauce was originally sold from their home in Rochester, New York. Assunta carried her family’s recipe from Italy when she immigrated to New York in 1914, and it has now been enjoyed by American families for 80 years. With a wide selection of sauce varieties ranging from the beloved Old-World Style to Organic and Homestyle, RAGÚ® sauce is always “Simmered in Tradition.” Today, RAGÚ® sauce is the go-to pasta sauce for families coming together to share a quick and delicious meal. For the very latest news, recipes and more from the RAGÚ® brand, please check out the brand at www.RAGÚ.com. You can also follow along on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook and Twitter.

About Mizkan America, Inc.
Based in Mount Prospect, IL, Mizkan America, Inc., is a subsidiary of the Mizkan Group, a global, family-owned company that has been Bringing Flavor To Life™ for more than 200 years.  As one of the leading makers of condiments and sauces in the United States, Mizkan America maintains 17 manufacturing facilities that serve the retail, foodservice, specialty-Asian and food-ingredient trade channels.  Since 2005, Mizkan America has seen dramatic growth and their portfolio now includes a wide variety of vinegars, Italian and Asian sauces, peppers, cooking wines, wine reductions, sushi seasoning, salad dressings and mustards.  Mizkan America brands include:  RAGÚ® , Bertolli®, Holland House®, NAKANO®, Four Monks®, Barengo®, Mitsukan®, Tres Hermanas®, Nature’s Intent® and World Harbors®.  Mizkan America is also the exclusive distributor for Angostura® Bitters in North America.  For more information about Mizkan America, please visit:  www.Mizkan.com.

About The Mizkan Group
The Mizkan Group is a privately held, international food manufacturer, headquartered in Handa City, Japan, with a heritage that spans more than 200 years.  Always guided by the company’s Two Principles (Offer customers only the finest products; and Continuously challenge the status quo), the Mizkan Group offers a line-up of well-known international brands under the Mizkan umbrella and is a leader in the liquid condiment category.  The Mizkan Group has operating facilities around the globe in places including:  Japan, China, the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.  More information about the Mizkan Group can be found at:  www.Mizkan.com.

About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses®
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts America’s New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® presented by Northwestern Mutual and a variety of accompanying events. 935 volunteer members of the association will drive the success of the 128th Rose Parade, themed “Echoes of Success,” on Monday, January 2, 2017, followed by the 103rd Rose Bowl Game.  For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com.  Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube and visit our blog at blog.tournamentofroses.com.

About The Muller Ranch
The Muller Ranch is a family farm started in 1967 by Joe Muller, Sr., a Swiss immigrant who traded his dairy farm in the Santa Clara Valley of California for some prime Yolo County, California farmland. Today, the farm is operated by the second and third generations of Muller farmers and produces a bounty of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, garlic, walnuts and almonds using conventional and organic farming practices. The vine-ripened tomatoes destined for RAGÚ® sauce have been cultivated on the farm for over 20 years. The Muller Family is proud of their focus on sustainability, diversity and quality. For more information, please check out their farm at www.mullerranch.com or visit their Instagram account at Californiafarmsandranches.

Contact:
Tiffany Briggs
[email protected]
312-255-3142

National Alliance for Hispanic Health Receives Grant from Newman’s Own Foundation in Support of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! Events

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Grant recognizes tenth anniversary of event series as part of effort to improve access to fresh food and nutrition education in underserved communities.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance) has been awarded a grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman, to support the tenth anniversary of the ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® event series across the nation.

Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to the Alliance as part of a broader commitment to support programs that increase access to fresh food and nutrition education in underserved communities. This funding will help the Alliance conduct ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events in 11 communities to support healthy lifestyles, including nutrition education, healthy cooking demonstrations, and access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

“Newman’s Own Foundation has been a bedrock supporter of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® that has delivered nutrition education, access to healthy foods, options for physical activity, and life-saving health screenings to over 175,000 people.  It is support that is improving lives every day powered by partnership with over 400 community organizations and over 1,000 volunteers,” 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 proud to fund the Alliance as they work to make a difference in our communities,” said Bob Forrester, President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation. “They are one of the many organizations helping to identify needs and fill the gaps for children and families who lack access to healthy foods.”

Newman’s Own Foundation has been supporting food and nutrition programs for more than 30 years and has given more than $11.5 million to nutrition-focused organizations since 2014. The Foundation continues Paul Newman’s commitment to give all net profits and royalties from the sale of Newman’s Own food and beverage products to charity. Since 1982, more than $475 million has been donated to thousands of charities around the world.

About the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (The Alliance)
The Alliance is the nation’s foremost science-based source of information and trusted advocate for the best health outcomes for all. For more information, visit http://www.hispanichealth.org or call the Alliance’s Su Familia National Hispanic Family Health Helpline at 1-866-783-2645.

About ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 
In its tenth year, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® is the premier national family physical activity and healthy lifestyle event series in the nation. The events are driven by local needs, organized by a leading Hispanic organization in the community, and supported by long-term national partners along with over 400 community partners and 1,000 volunteers annually. In 2016, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events will be held in Los Lunas, NM; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Orlando, FL; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Phoenix, AZ; Brownsville, TX; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and, San Diego, CA. The National Alliance for Hispanic Health and the Healthy Americas Foundation present the series, along with its national supporter, Newman’s Own Foundation; national media partner, Univision Communication’s Salud es vida ¡Entérate!; and the Embassy of Mexico. For more information call 1-866-783-2645 or visit http://www.getupgetmoving.org or find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/healthyamericas

FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

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FIBRA Prologis.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), Mexico’s leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate, today declared a cash distribution of Ps. 323.9 million (US$ 17.4 million), or Ps. 0.5105 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0275 per CBFI) related to the results of the quarter ending September 30, 2016.

The distribution is payable November 4, 2016 to CBFI holders with an ex-dividend date of October 31, 2016 and a record date of November 3, 2016.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of September 30, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 190 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 33.3 million square feet (3.1 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

FIBRA Prologis.

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November 2016 Is Prematurity Awareness Month

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March of Dimes Foundation Logo

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To honor the 380,000 babies born prematurely each year in the United States and their families, prominent buildings and landmarks nationwide, including the Empire State Building in New York City, will be bathed in purple lights for Prematurity Awareness Month in November.

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Prematurity Awareness Month is being supported by Ally Brooke Hernandez, singer and member of Fifth Harmony, who was born three months premature herself; Chef Jacques Torres, who will host a fundraising event as part of Light BKLYN Purple in New York City; and Kelsey Nixon, Celebrity Chef from the Cooking Channel and contributor to The Rachael Ray Show.

Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) is the #1 killer of babies in the U.S., and the leading cause of death of children under age 5 around the world. Babies who survive an early birth often face serious and lifelong health problems, including breathing problems, jaundice, vision loss, cerebral palsy and intellectual delays.

Prematurity Awareness Month lightings include State Capitol buildings in Alabama, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee, as well as:

  • Birmingham Zoo, AL;
  • Union Plaza Building (downtown skyline), Little Rock, AR;
  • All 5 river bridges spanning the Arkansas River;
  • Hippodrome Theater, Gainesville, FL;
  • Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH;
  • Howard Hughes Corporation Building, Honolulu, HI;
  • Power & Light Building, Kansas City, MO;
  • Biloxi Lighthouse, MS;
  • Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA;
  • The Auxilio Mutuo Hospital, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.

November 17 will be recognized around the globe as the 6th annual World Prematurity Day (WPD). More information is available on Facebook, where families and volunteers can share stories and videos about babies born too soon. Add your voice and sign-up on Thunderclap to automatically post a message of support and awareness of prematurity to your social media community. Change your profile picture by adding a WPD profile picture on Facebook and Twitter, helping to raise awareness without saying a word. Go Purple! by wearing purple or get more creative by covering your home, car or office – be sure to snap a photo and join thousands of people around the world by posting it to social media with #givethemtomorrow and #worldprematurityday.

Other Prematurity Awareness Month events include:

  • Delivery of cards featuring messages of hope to families in the hospital newborn intensive care unit (NICU) in New York City, Chicago, IL, and Houston, TX;
  • Premature birth summits for professionals in California, Oregon, and Virginia;
  • “Lost But Not Forgotten,” a candlelight ceremony for families that have lost a baby in Savannah, GA;
  • Healthy Babies are Worth the Wait® program launch in Alabama;
  • “High Heels for High Hopes” in Eugene, OR;
  • March of Dimes Signature Chefs in Utah will prepare a gourmet meal for families in the NICU.

The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. Launched in fall 2016, our Give them tomorrow campaign unites the efforts of the March of Dimes, corporations, organizations, and individuals to raise awareness and fund the fight against premature birth. Do something today: send a card to a family with a sick or premature baby in newborn intensive care, join a social movement by sharing #babysfirst, and observe World Prematurity Day on Nov. 17. Give them tomorrow is supported by generous corporate partners including Mud Pie, Philips Avent, Famous Footwear, Alex and Ani, Aldi, Bon-Ton, and Anthem. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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Let’s Celebrate ¡Vive Tu Vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® 10th Year Anniversary in Dallas, TX!

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DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This Saturday, October 29, 2016, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health and The Concilio present the 10th Annual ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® Dallas at H. Grady Spruce High School. The event promotes Hispanic family physical activity and good nutrition for better health and wellness for all. This FREE, open to the public event is made possible by an extraordinary group of partners and volunteers.

“The Concilio is once again honored to have partnered with the Alliance to implement ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! ® in Dallas,” said Florencia Velasco Fortner, President and CEO of The Concilio. “We are very excited about the event’s tenth year anniversary. This event has helped over 15,000 people in Dallas through the years. It is an important one-stop shop for families to receive multiple nutrition and wellness services, addressing the health disparities in the Pleasant Grove community. Southeast Dallas is the third poorest community in the county, with 22.9% of households in poverty. Our children need resources to manage their health, and this event provides families assistance to do just that.”

What:
Health Screenings: Cholesterol, Glucose, Blood Pressure, Dental, Kidney, and more!
Fitness: Zumba, Yoga, and Field Day Activities
Health Information: Information on Nutrition and Community Resources
Nutrition: Fresh fruits and healthy snacks available, along with educational resources
Family fun: Music, Dancing, Raffles, Giveaways

Where: H. Grady Spruce High School, 9733 Old Seagoville Road, Dallas, TX 75217
When: Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Cost: FREE!

“We are celebrating a 10-year anniversary of ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!, the nation’s largest annual event series promoting healthy lifestyles in Hispanic communities,” said Dr. Jane L. Delgado, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic Health, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group. “Driven by a “can-do” volunteer spirit, ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving! is working neighbor-to-neighbor to support healthier environments.”

“We are proud to support ¡Vive tu vida! Get Up! Get Moving!® events across the country,” said Robert Forrester, president of Newman’s Own Foundation. “The Foundation places a high priority on improving nutrition access, and National Alliance for Hispanic Health is working at the community level to advance the health and wellness of individuals.”

DIR Awarded $1.8 Million Federal Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Programs in California

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OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a $1.8 million ApprenticeshipUSA grant to the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to develop and expand apprenticeship programs in California.

The federal grant will bolster DIR and its Division of Apprenticeship Standards’ (DAS) plan to double the number of registered apprentices over the next 10 years, to engage non-traditional, emerging and high-growth industries in apprenticeship, and increase opportunities for women and low-income groups.

“Apprenticeship programs are one of the best paths that workers can choose to find world-class on-the-job training that leads to good-paying careers,” said California Labor and Workforce Development Secretary David M. Lanier. “California is home to the nation’s largest and fastest-growing apprenticeship system, and this funding will help us expand opportunities for jobs that lead families to the middle class.”

California has more than 73,000 active apprentices, the most in the nation.

“The grant recognizes California’s commitment to apprenticeship and the investment needed to ensure our state will meet the needs for skilled labor in the near future,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “This funding will allow us to expand into new industries and offer more career opportunities to workers.”  

Key activities supported by the $1.8 million grant include:

  • Business engagement in key industries including advanced manufacturing, transportation, information and communication technology, and healthcare.
  • Increased diversity and equity in apprenticeship opportunities targeting women, minorities, people with disabilities and lower-income groups.
  • Development of a robust data management system to track apprenticeship program performance and outcomes.

The Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS) creates opportunities for Californians to gain employable lifetime skills and provides employers with a highly skilled and experienced workforce while strengthening California’s economy.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 also offers recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics.

Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Peter Melton at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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