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CB Technologies, Inc. Welcomes Stan Galanski as Senior Vice President, Engineered Solutions

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KIRKLAND, Washington, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — CB Technologies, Inc. (cbtechinc.com), a woman-owned Solution Provider and Systems Integrator, proudly announced Stan Galanski has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Engineered Solutions. Stan joins the team after serving as the Senior Director of Channels and Alliances position at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, a company where he worked the past 10 years. There he developed channel sales strategy for HPE Big Data Solutions Portfolio—ranging from data protection, archiving, ECM, and eDiscovery, and Platform Portfolio — products that included analytic search, video surveillance, broadcast monitoring, and customer profiling. His work also included managing channel sales teams across North and South America which required daily coordination of Field Sales, Pre-Sales, and Services resources.

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Galanski is quoted stating, “There were three reasons that led me to join CB Technologies (CBT).  The first was CBT’s expansion towards being a Solution Provider vs. a Reseller.  While the emphasis on solution selling has long been promoted and adopted within the OEM Community, few partners have successfully made that financial investment, much less a notable transition.  Kelly Ireland and her team recognize the sizable markets, across multiple industries, that need well-architected and cost-effective answers, and they are aiming to be the Solution Provider of choice.  Secondly, the concentrated number of experienced and dedicated personnel within this company was surprising – encouraging me to want to work with a group of individuals that already had a sound reputation in the IT Business.  Lastly, their alignment with HPE’s technology, business strategy, etc., made it very easy for a 10 year veteran of HPE to sign on.”

“Adding Stan Galanski to the CB Technologies management team fills a key role in our evolution in building highly engineered, world class solutions.  Stan brings a vast knowledge and experience across government, aerospace, federal markets and manufacturing as well as a technical background that is needed in order to stay in stride with the rate of innovation in IT today,” commented Kelly Ireland, CB Technologies’ CEO.  “His experience in the Big Data market is an added plus, especially with our latest innovation, Asset Intelligence, which utilizes multiple aspects of Big Data to provide consolidation and feature-rich management of physical assets throughout any corporation.”

Stan has excelled as a Senior Executive with over 20 years of experience across the IT and High Tech markets. He aspires to lead companies in information technology acquisition and management, especially in the frontiers of Big Data, Cyber Security, and Data Analytics. Galanski states, “Industries of all kinds are trying to tackle how to utilize more efficient computing power, how to manage huge reservoirs of Information, and which Analytic Tools to apply for problem solving and profit adherence. CBT is putting itself front and center in these challenges and I feel privileged to be associated with their efforts.” Stan has also maintained an active role in Humanitarian Services via his position in Rotary International on Water and Sanitation, College Sports (University of Texas), as well as studies and collects wines from the major grape growing regions of the world.

About CB Technologies, Inc.

CBT is an award-winning solution provider and systems integrator with team members in Southern California, Seattle, St. Louis, Detroit, Washington D.C. and Albuquerque. Founded in 2001, this woman-owned company’s impressive resume includes over 15 years supporting, planning and integrating technology in support of the Department of Defense, State/Local/Education, Fortune 500 and smaller enterprise businesses. CBT is an HPE Platinum Partner that is perennially named to the CRN Solution Provider 500, Inc. magazine’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies and OCBJ’s list of top companies. In addition, CBT was awarded the HP PartnerOne Award for Cloud Partner of the Year in 2015.

Media Contact:

Rhondi Lenaker

Marketing & Events Manager

CB Technologies, Inc.

714-573-7733

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MassMutual named a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute

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SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2016 World’s Most Ethical Company®.

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This year marks the tenth anniversary of Ethisphere and the World’s Most Ethical Companies designation which recognizes those companies who align principle with action, work tirelessly to make trust part of their corporate DNA, and in doing so, shape future industry standards by introducing tomorrow’s best practices today.

“I’m extremely pleased that, once again, MassMutual has been honored as a World’s Most Ethical Company.  Ethics and integrity are not only fundamental to our company’s culture, they’re core to how we run our business and top-of-mind in everything we do,” said Roger Crandall, Chairman, President and CEO. “Every day, our policyowners and customers trust us to help provide them with financial security and peace of mind. This is a trust hard-earned from nearly 165 years of being there when they’ve needed us most, helping people secure their future and protect the ones they love.”

This is the third consecutive year that MassMutual has been recognized.  In 2014, MassMutual was the first mutual company in the life insurance industry category to be honored with this distinction.  This year, the company remains the only mutual named World’s Most Ethical in the life insurance industry category, underscoring the company’s commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices.

“Companies rely on Ethisphere to continually raise and measure the standards of corporate behavior. Those that demonstrate leadership in areas like citizenship, integrity and transparency create more value for their investors, communities, customers and employees, thus solidifying a sustainable business advantage,” explained Ethisphere’s Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Erblich. “Congratulations to everyone at MassMutual for being recognized as a World’s Most Ethical Company.”

Methodology & Scoring
The World’s Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute’s Ethics Quotient™ (EQ) framework developed over years of research and vetted and refined by the expert advice from Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Company Methodology Advisory Panel. The EQ offers a quantitative way to assess a company’s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies, rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics.

Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%) and provided to all companies who participate in the process.

Full List of 2016 World’s Most Ethical Companies
About MassMutual
About the Ethisphere Institute

Media Contact
María Fernanda Trochimezuk
 (310) 696-9585
[email protected]

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MoneyGram to Release Second Quarter 2016 Results

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DALLAS, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) will announce its second quarter 2016 financial results on Friday, July 29, 2016. Alex Holmes, chief executive officer, and Larry Angelilli, chief financial officer, will host a conference call at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss the financial results. The news release and the webcast will be available at ir.moneygram.com. Participants may join the call at the numbers below:

Toll Free:

1-800-341-3130

International:

1-913-981-5510

Replay:

1-877-870-5176 or 1-858-384-5517

Replay ID:

6122443

Replay is available through August 5, 2016

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About MoneyGram International
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in the U.S. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

Investors:
Suzanne Rosenberg
214-979-1400
[email protected]

Media Contact:
Michelle Buckalew
214-979-1418
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It’s Easy To Have A Worry Free Vacation In Puerto Rico

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PRTC promotions and Zika education efforts are driving consumers to continue to book Puerto Rico for their summer vacations. Image credit: Puerto Rico Tourism Company

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC)’s fourth annual Summer is Easy promotion is outpacing last summer’s bookings. The campaign generated a 6 percent rise in participating partner room night sales in May and a seven percent rise in June —versus the same months in 2015.  Comparatively, bookings through Summer is Easy partner Expedia are currently 9.7 percent above 2015 bookings. The promotion highlights how travel to Puerto Rico has never been easier—no passport is required for U.S. citizens, more than 70 direct flights from the U.S. to Puerto Rico daily—and just how many things there are to do on the island—travelers can choose from beach vacations, rainforest adventures, cultural explorations, and more. This promotion, combined with PRTC’s dedicated efforts to educate travelers about Zika misperceptions and how they can enjoy a worry free vacation in Puerto Rico is clearly paying off.

PRTC promotions and Zika education efforts are driving consumers to continue to book Puerto Rico for their summer vacations. Image credit: Puerto Rico Tourism Company

 

Visit www.SummerIsEasy.com to learn more about great summer travel deals to Puerto Rico.

“We have been working hard to ensure that travelers are educated about the Zika virus and understand that by following the CDC’s simple guidelines, they can have a worry-free experience on the island,” said PRTC Executive Director Ingrid I. Rivera Rocafort. “By providing travelers with the facts and dispelling the misperceptions about Zika on the island, we have been able to show travelers that, unless they are pregnant or planning a family in the near future, the Zika virus is nothing to be afraid of. This early success with the Summer Is Easy campaign suggests that informed travelers are choosing facts over fear and continuing to book Puerto Rico.”

The PRTC has been working closely with the CDC and the local Department of Public Health to stay at the front line of defense against the virus. It is taking every precaution possible, including working with hotels to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, providing education materials about preventing mosquito bites to hotels and guests, and encouraging all travelers to stay informed and prepared. According to Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association (PRHTA) President and CEO, Clarisa Jiménez, “PRHTA hotels are actively and aggressively spraying the grounds using Department of Health-endorsed mosquito control companies.” Jiménez added that “The PRTC, PRHTA, and partners have taken all the measures that the CDC has recommended from day one to protect anyone who visits our beautiful island.”

For more information on Puerto Rico and what it’s doing to prevent Zika, please visit: puertoriconow.seepuertorico.com.

About Puerto Rico Tourism Company
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC), founded in 1970, is a public corporation responsible for stimulating, promoting and regulating the development of the tourism industry.  It markets Puerto Rico as a tourism destination through advertising, public relations and promotional activities; promotes tourism among visitors and local residents; provides visitor orientation and technical assistance to investors; evaluates tourism facilities and establishes standards of quality; and regulates and oversees gaming operations.  PRTC has offices and representatives in the U.S. mainland, Canada, Europe and Latin America.

About Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association
The Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association is the organization that represents the private tourism sector in Puerto Rico. Founded in 1950, the Association has over 500 corporate members, among them large, medium, and small hotels; restaurants; Airlines; and other businesses that serve the Puerto Rico tourism industry

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Latin Music Bands Rock Chicago

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TORRANCE, California, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The summer music scene kicked into high gear this weekend during one of the nation’s largest Latin alternative music festivals, Ruido Fest.  

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As the exclusive automotive sponsor, Toyota didn’t skip a beat as fans experienced the energy of the event through shared content created with:

  • Mexican indie-pop singer and composer Carla Morrison
  • Mexican pop-rock singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade
  • Mexican-American, L.A.-based band La Santa Cecilia. 

The artists shared highlights with festivalgoers and music fans through Toyota hashtags #BoldWish and #VayamosJuntos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Powered by the bold Camry, Morrison surprised one lucky fan by fulfilling their #BoldWish at Ruido Fest. Also joining the music fun, Lafourcade joined Cuban actor, singer and Univision TV presenter, William Valdes, for a live karaoke session as part of their #BoldWish. In addition, social media famous photographer Bryant Eslava and Valdes created a 360º live video along with the other artists to share festival highlights with music fans on Toyota Latino channels.

Through the lens of “Musica y Destinos,” the Toyota Música area immersed festivalgoers in vehicle displays that engaged them through a series of virtual reality zones and shareable GIF photo opportunities starring the bold Camry, the all-new Prius, the RAV4 Hybrid, and the Corolla. A special perk for Toyota owners included exclusive access to a loyalty deck with a bird’s eye view of the festival each day.

To support up-and-coming artists, a Toyota-sponsored stage featured some of today’s rising Latin alternative music stars.   

“Music is ingrained in the lives of so many of our guests,” says Tyler McBride, Toyota’s engagement marketing manager.  “We use music to connect with our guests and Ruido Fest was the perfect setting. Whether in person or via our social channels, Toyota is committed to engaging our artist partners and giving our guests an up close and personal view of the music journey.”

As a major sponsor of music festivals, Toyota has developed a social activation to engage attendees as well as raise funds for VH1 Save the Music. Festivalgoers visit the activation space and share on social media using #ToyotaGiving to show their support, while simultaneously increasing music education awareness. The social campaign benefits VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a national nonprofit organization committed to restoring music education programs in America’s public schools. A $30K donation will go to a designated school later this year.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands.  Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.).  Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.  

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment.  As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com. 

Latin Music Bands Rock Chicago

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TORRANCE, California, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The summer music scene kicked into high gear this weekend during one of the nation’s largest Latin alternative music festivals, Ruido Fest.  

Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7877351-toyota-latino-ruidofest/

As the exclusive automotive sponsor, Toyota didn’t skip a beat as fans experienced the energy of the event through shared content created with:

  • Mexican indie-pop singer and composer Carla Morrison
  • Mexican pop-rock singer/songwriter Natalia Lafourcade
  • Mexican-American, L.A.-based band La Santa Cecilia. 

The artists shared highlights with festivalgoers and music fans through Toyota hashtags #BoldWish and #VayamosJuntos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Powered by the bold Camry, Morrison surprised one lucky fan by fulfilling their #BoldWish at Ruido Fest. Also joining the music fun, Lafourcade joined Cuban actor, singer and Univision TV presenter, William Valdes, for a live karaoke session as part of their #BoldWish. In addition, social media famous photographer Bryant Eslava and Valdes created a 360º live video along with the other artists to share festival highlights with music fans on Toyota Latino channels.

Through the lens of “Musica y Destinos,” the Toyota Música area immersed festivalgoers in vehicle displays that engaged them through a series of virtual reality zones and shareable GIF photo opportunities starring the bold Camry, the all-new Prius, the RAV4 Hybrid, and the Corolla. A special perk for Toyota owners included exclusive access to a loyalty deck with a bird’s eye view of the festival each day.

To support up-and-coming artists, a Toyota-sponsored stage featured some of today’s rising Latin alternative music stars.   

“Music is ingrained in the lives of so many of our guests,” says Tyler McBride, Toyota’s engagement marketing manager.  “We use music to connect with our guests and Ruido Fest was the perfect setting. Whether in person or via our social channels, Toyota is committed to engaging our artist partners and giving our guests an up close and personal view of the music journey.”

As a major sponsor of music festivals, Toyota has developed a social activation to engage attendees as well as raise funds for VH1 Save the Music. Festivalgoers visit the activation space and share on social media using #ToyotaGiving to show their support, while simultaneously increasing music education awareness. The social campaign benefits VH1 Save The Music Foundation, a national nonprofit organization committed to restoring music education programs in America’s public schools. A $30K donation will go to a designated school later this year.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands.  Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.).  Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.  

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment.  As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com. 

Kmart Donates $250,000 to March of Dimes for Zika Prevention

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Top corporate contributor, Kmart, has donated $250,000 to boost March of Dimes’ Zika advocacy and education campaign called #ZAPzika.

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Kelly Cook, Kmart’s chief marketing officer and the mother of triplets born prematurely, accompanied the March of Dimes 2016 National Ambassador family to a visit with President Barack Obama at the White House last week. Afterwards, Kmart, the top corporate sponsor for the March of Dimes for 33 years, pledged additional funds to help support the fight against Zika.

“It’s a great honor to make this donation after our discussion with President Obama,” said Ms. Cook. “It reflects the passion of all Kmart associates and our Shop Your Way members nationwide. We are passionate about the March of Dimes campaign to educate and advocate for healthy moms and babies in the United States, and we invite other corporations to join in this vital fight.”

Kmart has raised more than $140 million since 1983, supporting research, education, and other programs to help prevent premature birth, the leading killer of babies. 

“Kmart is the gold standard for corporate philanthropy,” says Dr. Jennifer L. Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “For 33 years Kmart, their associates and customers, have helped give every baby a fighting chance and now they are leading the fight against the Zika virus.”

For more information Kmart’s work with the March of Dimes, visit kmart.com/marchofdimes.

March of Dimes’ Mission to #ZAPZika

Puerto Rican native Ismael Torres-Castrodad, this year’s March of Dimes National Ambassador and his mother, Ismari Castrodad, had a special message for the President during their visit to the White House on June 30. They told the President that they have friends and acquaintances who were infected by the Zika virus acquired in Puerto Rico, and the March of Dimes believes it’s only a matter of time before the same thing happens in the continental U.S.

“After hearing 13-year-old Ismael speak from the heart with President Obama about their shared passion to prevent Zika infection in the U.S., I knew Kmart had to lead the effort to help,” said Ms. Cook.

As part of the campaign, March of Dimes issued the top 5 tips for Zika Prevention (#ZAPzika):

  1. Use spray, keep mosquitoes away: make sure it’s EPA registered.
  2. Say you will, embrace the chill: use air conditioning and window screens if possible.
  3. If it’s wet, it’s a threat: remove still water.
  4. Get protected, not infected: wear clothes to prevent bites. Use a condom to prevent sexual transmission.
  5. If you suspect, then connect: call your health care provider if you are at risk of infection.

The March of Dimes provides up-to-the-minutes education on Zika prevention in both English and Spanish. The English website is www.marchofdimes.org/zika and Spanish website is www.nacersano.org/zika. Or, you can ask a question in both languages at www.marchofdimes.org/ask-us.aspx.

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense.

About the 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. 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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(Español) Pablo Soria de Lachica – Destaca Las Diferencias Entre Las Tendencias de Propiedades Entre México Y Los Estados Unidos

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State of the Art Media Space unveiled for 2016 GOP Convention

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CLEVELAND, July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in Convention history, the traditional Radio Talk Show Row is being expanded into the new Media Row, a creative space for members of the media and Republican messengers that includes all media platforms.

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Since 2012, the way that news is produced and consumed has changed drastically. In an effort to recognize this unique change, the Republican National Convention has designed a one-of-a-kind space in a way that will provide Convention surrogates with an opportunity to spread their message across all platforms in a short amount of time. We are excited to offer national, regional, digital, social, and radio the opportunity to interact with Convention surrogates allowing our party to reach new audiences than we have before. That GOP official doing a television interview can now go to the next booth for radio, YouTube or other media platforms. The layout has been organized in such a way that it is not only encouraged for surrogates to engage with multiple platforms, but it is also convenient for everyone participating in the Convention.

Not only has the purpose of the space been redesigned, but the look and feel have also been changed. We transformed a parking garage into an innovative media hub. Every inch of Media Row is camera ready at any moment. Windows have been replaced to allow more natural light, carpet has been laid, light fixtures have been replaced, and paneling has been customized to fit the theme of RNC in CLE. This around-the-clock space has been built and designed for maximum Convention coverage for surrogates and media who operate 24/7 to deliver news to Americans watching the Convention activity from across the country.

“We have seen an immense amount of changes in news consumption since 2012, and Media Row will help us engage these new media platforms in unique ways,” said Convention Director of Communications Kirsten Kukowski. “This is the only space of its kind in 2016 and we are very proud to share our message with national, regional, local, and social media outlets around the clock during the week of Convention. The goal is that no matter the channel, beginning July 17, RNC in CLE will be available everywhere.”

Check out the time lapse video of Media Row’s construction here.

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@GoParks Expedition Inspires Diverse Audiences To #FindYourPark [CONTEST]

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APPLY FOR ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY AT WWW.NATIONALPARKS.ORG AND BE A PART OF THE ADVENTURE BY FOLLOWING #FYPx ON SOCIAL MEDIA

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — An adventure to Yosemite National Park and a variety of national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area awaits eight lucky millennial online influencers, thanks to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks. Starting today, the call for applicants for the National Park Foundation’s 2016 Find Your Park Expedition is open at www.nationalparks.org/FYPx. The application period goes through August 5, 2016. Follow #FYPx on social media for updates.

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Engaging people from all backgrounds and inspiring them to discover all that a park can be through a variety of national park experiences, the expedition highlights the essence of the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement.

“Through instagram posts, snapchats, tweets, blogs and more, people everywhere will be transported to stunningly beautiful and culturally rich places through the eyes of eight diverse social media influencers,” said David French, senior vice president of marketing, communications, and corporate partnerships at the National Park Foundation. “As we celebrate the National Park Service Centennial this year and look toward the future of our national parks, there is no better time to engage in innovative partnerships that connect people from all backgrounds to these treasured places and inspire the next generation of park stewards.”

Thanks to support from Find Your Park premier partners REI and Subaru, and through partnerships with Aramark, Columbia Sportswear, and Southwest Airlines, expenses including transportation and lodging will be covered and outdoor gear will be provided.

You can read quotes from each of the National Park Foundation partners and find out why they feel it’s important to support the expedition on the National Park Foundation’s blog today.

In its fourth year, the expedition will raise awareness about all that the National Park System has to offer, including careers with the National Park Service. In addition, the experience will redefine the word “park.” Beyond vast landscapes, the expedition will bring attention to historical, urban, and cultural parks, as well as National Park Service programs that protect, preserve and share America’s collective heritage in communities nationwide.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION 
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help PROTECT more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts, CONNECT all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture and rich history, and INSPIRE the next generation of park stewards.  In 2016, commemorating the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, the Foundation launched The Centennial Campaign for America’s National Parks, a $350 million comprehensive fundraising campaign to strengthen and enhance the future of these national treasures for the next hundred years.  Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

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202-796-2538
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