Ardent Mills’ Molinos de Puerto Rico Named MIDA’s Manufacturing Company of the Year

July 15, 2016

Jon Stuewe, president of Ardent Mills' Molinos de Puerto Rico accepts the award for 2016 Manufacturing Company of the Year from (left) Manuel Reyes Alfonso - Executive Vice President of the Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution. (MIDA by its acronym) and (right) Ricky Castro - President of MIDA.

DENVER, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Molinos de Puerto Rico, the Caribbean arm of Ardent Mills’, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, was honored in June with the Manufacturing Company of the Year from the Puerto Rico Chamber of Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution (MIDA by its Spanish acronym).

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“We see this award as a reflection of our commitment to provide only the best and top-quality products to our customers and consumers,” says Jon Stuewe, president of Molinos de Puerto Rico. “Any time we are recognized by the community, it carries a special meaning about how we contributed to its overall health, growth and success. Being specifically recognized by MIDA is an honor for Molinos and our team members. Our people are the key to our success.”

Stuewe notes, “For generations, Amapola® has been a trusted brand. When people see the Amapola® logo, it triggers their childhood memories and the way mom used to cook. Each day, we continue to work to earn this trust.”

Later this year, Molinos de Puerto Rico will be hosting two major milling events: ALIM (Latin-American Association of Milling Industries) 2016 annual meeting and the Caribbean Millers Association convention.

About Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills’ operations and services are supported by more than 40 flour mills and bakery-mix facilities along with a specialty bakery and Mobile Innovation Center, all located in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, CO and employs more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies. To learn more about Ardent Mills, visit ardentmills.com.

About Molinos de Puerto Rico
Ardent Mills’ Puerto Rican operation, Molinos de Puerto Rico is the territory’s leading supplier of flour as well as wheat, corn and rice-based food ingredients. Its Amapola® brand is the territory’s leading retail flour and corn meal brand. Molinos de Puerto Rico’s ingredients and retail products are distributed throughout Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and the U.S. mainland. Established in 1958, it employs more than 100 team members and has operations in Guaynabo’s Amelia district. In addition to Amapola®, Molinos de Puerto Rico brands include Special 50® and Buccaneer® flours among others.

Statement by Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, President of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), Regarding the Attack in Nice, France

July 15, 2016

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SACRAMENTO, California, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), the world’s largest Hispanic Christian organization, representing millions of Evangelicals worldwide, today made the following statement regarding The Bastille Day attack in Nice, France:

“Today’s terrible attack in the southern coast of France reminds us of the dark days in which we live. While yet grieving for the victims of the tragedies in our home country, we now turn our attention to Nice, where we join in mourning the heartbreaking loss of innocent lives.

“We are reminded in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, that in the beginning ‘darkness covered the earth.’ But God spoke and said ‘let there be light’ and immediately it was so.

“In that same spirit, individuals of faith must speak and act accordingly, being a light of support to those grieving and a light of hope to a world who is fearful of the next attack. Darkness has tried to cover the face of the earth once again, but we have the opportunity to shine the light by standing for love not hatred.”

The NHCLC serves as a representative voice for the more than 100 million Hispanic Evangelicals assembled in over 40,000 U.S. churches and hundreds of thousands of additional congregations spread worldwide throughout the Spanish-speaking diaspora. Seeking to reconcile evangelist Billy Graham’s message of salvation with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s march of prophetic activism, the NHCLC emphasizes “7 Directives” of Life, Family, Compassionate Evangelism, Stewardship, Justice, Education and Youth. For additional information, visit http://www.nhclc.org.

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PanamaToday.com is born, a new digital bilingual media intended for influential users of Panama and the United States

July 15, 2016

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MIAMI, July 15, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The new media with relevant content in English and Spanish, is focused on English speaking and bilingual audience with special attention to the political and economic news of Panama. Is the focal point of PanamaToday.com, a media that has been born with the vocation to serve the most demanding audiences of Latin America and the US, interested in this strategic enclave located in Central America.

Users will find all the up to date news, created from another perspective and original approaches. Subjects from Panama, Latin America and the world, but that also includes research reports that will provide data and exclusive stories that will turn this new media into a required daily visit to their readers who seek to go beyond the news.

One of the stronger points of PanamaToday.com will be the follow-up to everything related to the newly expanded Canal of Panama, with its political and economic perspectives, and the monitoring and analysis of the broadcasting media inside the country, who set the path of the news agenda.

PanamaToday.com will have teams of journalists in Miami, Panama and Caracas, from where will be elaborated news and reports that will compose the daily offer of the media. For this purpose they count on HispanoPost, the first media platform in Spanish that responds to the current demand of information in high quality digital video for Latin America and the world.

Manuel Aguilera, CEO of HispanoPost, said: “Thanks to this initiative, PanamaToday will be listed as a new information reference for audiences of Panama, Latin America and United States. We will bring all of our journalistic experience and digital management knowledge to such demanding audiences”.

“I think that the historical moment, both politically and economically, that lives in Panama and its projection abroad gives every sense to the PanamaToday.com initiative. They are going through many transcendent things that provoke interest inside and outside the country”, concluded Aguilera.

ABOUT HISPANOPOST

HispanoPost is the first media platform in Spanish that responds to the current demand for information in digital video with high quality, original, with investigative journalism reliable and rigorous about stories and themes from around the world that engage and commit the new consumers of news.

Launched in December of 2015 with an international network that operates in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Middle East, in few months HispanoPost has managed to position itself as a global media force, operating the first online videos platform that have been recorded with mobile and mini-cameras; an international network of provision of video content and technological solutions for TV channels, digital media and brands; a suite of production of television, documentaries and films, high level events and even a creative agency of its own.

Divisions of HispanoPost Media Group include in its digital platform information from Hispanopost.com, the B2B content provider service and Marketing Agency.

The HispanoPost team is located in all the hot spots on the planet: United States, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Argentina, Spain, Brussels, Israel and Iran.

HispanoPost | http://www.hispanopost.com

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The Latino Coalition Hosts Premier Hispanic Event at 2016 Republican National Convention

July 15, 2016

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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the eve of an unprecedented Republican National Convention, The Latino Coalition (TLC), the leading national non-partisan advocacy organization representing Hispanic businesses and consumers, will host the premier Latino event, “Honoring Hispanic Leaders,” on Wednesday, July 20 in Cleveland, OH.

“Many of our national leaders, including the presidential candidates to date, have not effectively engaged the ever-important Latino electorate,” said Hector Barreto, TLC’s Chairman and Former Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. “One thing is clear: Hispanics have the power to change the direction of our economy and our country’s future this election day. On July 20, we will educate, inspire and build on our community’s power, with the goal of reminding our leaders that Latinos are much more than just the fastest growing demographic group.”

In describing TLC’s goals for the Convention, Barreto said: “We will connect our members, with elected officials and with the Republican Presidential campaign. And we will continue to serve as a key center of influence and a leading voice on the issues that matter most to Hispanic Americans— national security, the economy, healthcare and education.”

Facilitating access and vital information at this year’s Republican Convention, TLC’s event program will include: a briefing entitled “Is it the Best of Times or the Worst of Times?” and an “Honoring Hispanic Leaders Luncheon“. The briefing will examine the issues and common sense solutions important to the business community and will be emceed by FOX News Contributor and The Washington Times political columnist, Mercedes Viana-Schlapp.

The Latino Coalition has confirmed influential leaders and speakers including: former Presidential nominee New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Congressman Bill Flores (R-TX), Congressman Keith Rothfus (R-PA), newly-appointed Mexican Ambassador Carlos Sada, The Libre Initiative Executive Director Daniel Garza and key leadership from the Republican National Committee.

“In past elections, the Hispanic American electorate have proven their voting power,” said Jennifer Sevilla Korn, RNC Deputy Political Director. “This election will be no different. Therefore, we are excited to take part in The Latino Coalition’s event to celebrate the diversity and vibrancy Latinos contribute to our country.”

Celebrating the contributions of Hispanics to the world of business and the greater Latino community, the event will also honor prominent individuals such as The Coca-Cola Company Vice President of Latin Affairs, Rudy Beserra. Beserra is not only a trailblazer in his role as a Latino business executive, he exemplifies decades of leadership in his community involvement as well.

The exciting day will also include the release of the TLC Rising Latino Electorate: Latinos and the 2016 Elections poll – an on-going election-year study revealing how conservative Latinos are not a monolithic voting bloc. The poll sampling confirms that the country’s growing Republican and Independent Hispanic population does not have an overwhelming favorable view of either presidential candidate, to date. The complete poll findings will be released July 20 during the briefing.

“Both candidates, especially Donald Trump, still have the opportunity to change their outreach to the Latino community and it starts with a new dialogue. The “Honoring Hispanic Leaders” event is the starting point of what we hope is a new and constructive conversation with the Latino community,” said TLC National Executive Director, Allen Gutierrez.

For more information on this or all of The Latino Coalition 2016 events, visit www.thelatinocoalition.com/events/.

The Latino Coalition would like to thank the following sponsors: AT&T, Comcast Universal, Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, Microsoft, and National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators.

ABOUT THE LATINO COALITION- The Latino Coalition (TLC) was founded in 1995 by a group of Hispanic business owners from across the country to research and develop policies solutions relevant to Latinos. TLC is a non-profit nationwide organization with offices in California, Washington, DC and Guadalajara, Mexico. Established to address and engage on key issues that directly affect the well-being of Hispanics in the United States, TLC’s agenda is to create and promote initiatives and partnerships that will foster economic equivalency and enhance and empower overall business, economic and social development for Latinos. Visit www.thelatinocoalition.com.

California Announces Major Regulatory Proposal to Improve Safety at Oil Refineries

July 14, 2016

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SACRAMENTO, California, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) today announced a landmark set of regulations to strengthen workplace and environmental safety at oil refineries across the state.

The regulatory proposals are intended to make California refineries safer both for workers and surrounding communities. The two regulations implement key recommendations of the Governor’s Interagency Working Group on Refinery Safety, and are the result of a multi-year effort, including extensive consultation with workers, industry, NGOs, and communities, following a serious chemical release and fire at Chevron’s Richmond oil refinery in August 2012.

“The proposed regulations will put into place new strategies to prevent major incidents at refineries, and to protect refinery workers and surrounding communities from exposure to health and safety risks,” said David M. Lanier, Secretary of the Labor and Workforce Development Agency.

The proposal includes two complementary regulations – one overhauling Cal/OSHA worker safety regulations as they apply to refineries and another strengthening the California Accidental Release Prevention program (CalARP) regulations designed to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances that could harm public health and the environment. DIR, Cal OES, and CalEPA have collaborated to ensure that the two regulations are aligned.

“These regulations will make refineries safer neighbors and employers. Refinery workers, community and environmental organizations, and industry leaders worked with us to develop requirements that are practical and effective,” said Matthew Rodriquez, California Secretary for Environmental Protection.

The proposed regulations incorporate the most advanced principles of safer engineering and management, as well as attention to the human and organizational elements of safety. Key features of the proposed regulations include:

Increased employer accountability for the mechanical integrity of refinery equipment;
Requirements to adopt inherently safer designs and systems, to the greatest extent feasible;
Increased employee involvement in all aspects of the safety and prevention program;
Periodic workplace safety culture assessments to evaluate whether management is appropriately emphasizing safety over production pressures;
Authority for refinery personnel to shut down a unit if needed in the event of an unsafe condition or emergency and provisions for anonymous reporting of safety hazards;
Requirements for investigations to determine root causes of any incidents that do occur and develop interim and permanent corrective measures in response; and
Annual public reporting of refinery safety metrics.

Major incidents at oil and gas refineries pose a significant risk to refinery workers and nearby communities while costing Californians an average of $800 million a year in disruption to fuel supplies.

“The proposed amendments to the California Process Safety Management program and Accidental Release Prevention program are significant improvements that will strengthen protections for workers, communities and the environment, based on lessons learned and best practices,” said Vanessa Allen Sutherland, Chairperson of the U.S. Chemical Safety Board. “We look forward to seeing the final regulations implemented, and we hope that they prove to be a model for refinery worker protection and public safety for the rest of the country.”

Cal OES and DIR’s Occupational Standards Board will provide a minimum of 45 days to solicit comment on the proposed regulations. A public hearing on the Process Safety Management regulation will be held in Sacramento on September 15; a public hearing on the CalARP regulation has not yet been scheduled.

Following a serious chemical release and fire at Chevron’s Richmond oil refinery in August 2012, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. called for an Interagency Working Group to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future incident. The Working Group consisted of participants from 13 agencies and departments, as well as the Governor’s office.

Over an eight-month period, the Working Group met with industry, labor, community, environmental, academic, local emergency response and other stakeholders. It also worked closely with the Contra Costa County Health Services Hazardous Materials Division, which implements an industrial safety ordinance that served as a model for the proposed refinery safety regulations. In February 2014 the Working Group issued a final report with recommendations to improve safety practices at refineries and develop more reliable and effective emergency response plans. The proposed regulations implement one of four key recommendations of the final report.

California now has an Interagency Refinery Task Force, headed by CalEPA with participation from DIR, its division Cal/OSHA, and 11 other federal, state, and local agencies and departments. The task force works collaboratively to achieve the highest possible level of safety for refinery workers and local communities, and prepare for and effectively respond to emergencies if they occur.

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CHS Ranked No. 1 Best Place for Women and Diverse Managers to Work By DiversityMBA Magazine

July 14, 2016

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CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Carolinas HealthCare System earned the number one position in DiversityMBA Magazine’s 2016 ranking of the “Best Places for Women & Diverse Managers to Work.”

This is the third straight year CHS has received recognition as part of DiversityMBA’s ranking program. In 2014, CHS was listed as number seven and in 2015, CHS placed second.

“This national honor again recognizes the intentional advances CHS is making and has made – first, to ensure teammates and leaders represent the diversity of our patients and the communities we serve; and second to create an environment where people have a sense of belonging, respect differences, enjoy meaningful work and feel their contributions are valued,” said Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Debra Plousha Moore.

Companies were selected for the list based on scores for representation, board diversity, recruitment, workplace inclusion, retention, succession planning and accountability.

“With the changing dynamics of the global population, American companies are investing more and more resources in creating inclusive cultures that are diverse,” said Pam McElvane, CEO, DiversityMBA. “We are excited to celebrate the intentional progress these companies are making to ensure that their employees and leaders represent the diversity of the consumers in the marketplace.”

Carolinas HealthCare System was cited for its efforts in implementing System Resource Groups to support diverse talent across the system, as well as its intentional efforts to recruit and retain diverse leadership.

CHS will be profiled in the August issue of the publication.
For more information, visit www.diversitymbamagazine.com and www.carolinashealthcare.org

About Carolinas HealthCare System
Carolinas HealthCare System (carolinashealthcare.org), one of the nation’s leading and most innovative healthcare organizations, provides a full spectrum of healthcare and wellness programs throughout North and South Carolina. Its diverse network of care locations includes academic medical centers, hospitals, freestanding emergency departments, physician practices, surgical and rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, nursing homes and behavioral health centers, as well as hospice and palliative care services. Carolinas HealthCare System works to enhance the overall health and wellbeing of its communities through high quality patient care, education and research programs, and numerous collaborative partnerships and initiatives.

Statement Of March Of Dimes President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse On Failure Of Congress To Pass Legislation To Combat Zika Virus

July 14, 2016

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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes released today the following statement from President Dr. Jennifer L. Howse as Congress departs for the political conventions and summer recess without having sent legislation to the President to provide federal resources to combat Zika virus:

“The U.S. Congress has done a grave disservice to pregnant women, infants and families across this nation today by adjourning for seven weeks without having addressed the public health crisis posed by Zika.

“Members of Congress should be ashamed that they were unable to come together on a bipartisan solution that would protect women and their babies from Zika and the terrible birth defects it causes. It boggles the mind that the House of Representatives and the Senate have simply walked away from their obligation to protect the health and wellbeing of their constituents.

“Today, over 1,300 Americans have already been diagnosed with Zika virus in the states, and almost 3,000 in the territories. Almost 650 cases of Zika have been identified among pregnant women in the states and territories. Several infants have been born with microcephaly, a permanent, untreatable condition. How many more babies will have to be born with grievous brain damage before Congress feels the need to act?

“Families don’t care if help comes from Republicans or Democrats. Zika virus certainly isn’t going to discriminate between families based on political affiliation. Our nation’s political dysfunction has reached a whole new level when our elected officials cannot agree on how to stop a virus that destroys infants’ brains before they are born.”

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs.

For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. For detailed national, state and local perinatal statistics, visit persistats.org. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

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Mary Kay Names Lewisville Location For New $100 Million Manufacturing And Research And Development Facility

July 14, 2016

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Mary Kay Inc. will build its $100 million manufacturing and research and development facility on a 26.2 acre plot at the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Vista Ridge Mall Drive in Lewisville, Texas. The global beauty company is expected to break ground on the approximately 470,000 square foot building this September with a projected completion date the first quarter of 2018.

DALLAS, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Global cosmetics company Mary Kay Inc. will build its $100 million manufacturing and research and development facility on a 26.2 acre plot at the northeast corner of Denton Tap Road and Vista Ridge Mall Drive in Lewisville, Texas. Mary Kay, founded in Dallas and a top beauty brand in more than 35 markets around the world, identified the city of Lewisville in Denton County last November as the future site of its new facility following an exhaustive search of potential locations throughout North Texas but had yet to name the building site publically.

The beauty company is expected to break ground on the approximately 470,000 square foot building this September with a projected completion date in the first quarter of 2018. As Mary Kay approaches the status of a top five beauty brand globally, company leaders expect the new facility will support Mary Kay’s future needs in producing high quality skin care and color cosmetics for its more than 3.5 million independent sales force members worldwide. Jacobs Engineering will provide the building design and Beck Construction will serve as the general contractor.

“This state-of-the-art facility is being specifically designed and built to meet not only today’s, but tomorrow’s, challenges to ensure the future of Mary Kay in an ever-growing and changing global marketplace. I am extremely proud of our commitment to Texas and to remain competitive with ‘Made in America’,” said Thomas Cho, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Mary Kay Inc. “We are very excited about our innovative vision for Mary Kay’s new U.S.-based global manufacturing and research and development facility.”

Mary Kay Inc. invests millions of dollars in research and development and conducts more than 500,000 tests each year to ensure Mary Kay® products meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance. The iconic beauty company’s current global manufacturing and R&D facility opened on Regal Row in Dallas in 1969. Today, the 420,000 square feet facility employs more than 500 employees and produces up to 1.1 million products per day, of which 57 percent are exported to Mary Kay Inc.’s international markets.

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top social commerce beauty brand in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

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Sharemoney Adds Money Transfer Options to Include Uruguay

July 14, 2016

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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, New Jersey, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sharemoney, the online money transfer service of Omnex Group, has expanded its services to include Uruguay as one of its transfer options. With over 25 years of experience transferring money from the United States to places all over the world, Sharemoney is now continuing its goal to make international money transfer easier. Sharemoney’s mission is to help people living in the U.S. send money to their loved ones all over the world, and this addition will further that goal.

Many immigrants who are from Uruguay currently live in the United States and send money back home to their loved ones and relatives for financial support. To make it easier to transfer funds, Sharemoney has expanded service to add Uruguay to its list of recipients. Now, people living in the U.S. will have an easier time sending money where they want to.

Fees for sending money to Uruguay are as low as $3.99, and the money transfer services include cash pickup, with support from some of the country’s most trusted major banks.

Money can be sent in as little as two minutes, and Sharemoney is always available via phone or email for customer support or to help with transactions.

Whether you only need to transfer money once or you’d like to do so on a regular basis, Sharemoney’s new expanded services to Uruguay make it more convenient and secure. For more information about sending money to Uruguay from the United States, visit https://www.sharemoney.com/uruguay/.

ABOUT SHAREMONEY®
Sharemoney® is the online money transfer service of Omnex Group, Inc., a licensed remitter. With over 25 years in the money transfer industry, Omnex and its Sharemoney service offer flexible money transfer options to over 41,000 payout locations around the world. Servicing major countries including Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, the Philippines and Vietnam, Sharemoney allows for families and loved ones to send money in as little as two minutes with the great exchange rates and low fees. To learn more about online money transfers through Sharemoney visit http://www.sharemoney.com.

DreamTrips™ Vacation of More Than 800 to Miami Highlights Local Restaurants with Exclusive Events

July 14, 2016

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WorldVentures, the leading international direct seller of vacation club memberships

PLANO, Texas, July 13, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Throughout this week more than 800 DreamTrips Members are vacationing in Miami, Fla. on a trip that celebrates local restaurants and exclusive excursions.

Members on the vacation trip are encouraged to “experience the city together” with the launch of DreamTrips Local (DTL) in South Florida. DreamTrips Local is a new program that allows DreamTrips Members to dine at participating restaurants and earn points towards DreamTrips vacations using the award-winning DreamTrips mobile app. For five days beginning July 12 Members are invited to join the Florida Foodie Frenzy at any of the more than 30 participating restaurants in South Florida and post their food experiences for a chance to win a $100 Visa® gift card. One winner will be chosen each day and posted on the @DreamTrips Local: United States page on Facebook. Diners are invited to post photos of their food experience on @dtlocalusa on Instagram and @DTLocal on Twitter. #FloridaFoodieFrenzy

The trip will culminate on Thursday, Jul. 14 when two restaurants will host exclusive events for DreamTrips Members, beginning with a Mojito Mixer Happy Hour at the Pelican Hotel private penthouse featuring three different varieties of mojitos and mouth-watering hors d’oeurvres. This will be followed by private chef’s dinner at South Beach’s Caffe Milano, also situated right in the heart of the hot and happening scene of Ocean Drive. Members will enjoy a one-of-a-kind menu, inclusive of a demonstration by Chef Christina Testa and a tasting dessert bar.

About WorldVentures
WorldVentures Marketing, LLC, a privately held company based in Plano, Tex., sells travel club memberships providing a diverse set of lifestyle products and experiences. The company’s goal is to help Independent Representatives, DreamTrips™ Members and employees achieve more fun, freedom and fulfillment in their lives. WorldVentures uses the direct sales model to go to market with active Representatives and Members in 29 countries. For more information, visit www.worldventures.com.

About DreamTrips
DreamTrips is a travel club community where Members experience customized travel opportunities and valuable deals at selected restaurants, hotels, excursions and entertainment venues in destinations all over the world. The DreamTrips membership appeals to the unique mindset of the traveler who experiences the world through the DreamTrips community, with the idea that “the best way to experience the world is together.” For more information, visit www.dreamtrips.com.

Media contact:
Laura Wards
Senior Director Corporate Affairs
WorldVentures Holdings, LLC
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