Silicon Valley Entrepreneurs Bring Professional Soccer Team To San Francisco
SF Deltas To Begin Play in 2017
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A group of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley and Brazil announced today a new professional soccer team will be coming to San Francisco. The new team, named the San Francisco Deltas, the city’s only professional club, will begin play in February 2017.
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The San Francisco soccer startup is led by Colombian-born entrepreneur, Brian Andrés Helmick.
“Today is a great day for Bay Area soccer and sports fans alike,” said Brian Andrés Helmick, SF Deltas CEO. “This game — soccer, fútbol, football — is one that unites us all, crossing all boundaries whether geographical, religious or socio-economic. Now fans of the world’s largest sport will have an opportunity to experience it played at the highest level right here in the heart of the City.”
The team is funded by a diverse group of investors who have helped build companies like Apple, Facebook, Google, PayPal, Twitter and Yahoo. The investor group also includes individuals from venture capital firms including Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Felicis and Precursor. Finally, the investor group counts on entrepreneurs from Brazil who bring their expertise from the country with the most World Cup wins and the birthplace of some of the greatest players of all time.
“Timing is everything and current awareness of global soccer teams and players by Americans is at its peak,” said Emily Melton, Deltas investor and Partner at venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. “The trend of average stadium attendance for pro soccer is not only outpacing, but in some cases surpassing that of the NBA and NHL.”
Given its tech savvy fan-base, the startup plans on leveraging technology to enhance fan and player experiences, including the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ticketing and Virtual Reality.
“This opportunity is at the intersection of the technology capital of the world and the biggest sport in the world,” said Charles Hudson, Deltas investor and Managing Partner at Precursor Ventures. “Whether it’s VR, AI Ticketing, or wearables, Deltas fans will experience a well-integrated level of participatory engagement that will bring them into the action.”
The name ‘Deltas’ captures the spirit of the franchise squarely rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area that is known for change and innovation. The logo is a triangle and symbol for delta which means change. The logo incorporates the “S” and “F” of “San Francisco“.
The team intends to join the North American Soccer League (NASL), an alternate league to Major League Soccer (MLS), and will compete in the U.S. Open Cup and will host friendly matches, including a pre-season match against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Home matches will be played at Kezar Stadium, formerly home of the San Francisco 49ers, when they were in their startup phase. The greatest soccer player of all time Pelé even played in the stadium located in Golden Gate Park.
Deltas fans can now reserve their inaugural season tickets at sfdeltas.com and become Founding Season Ticket Members for an initial deposit of $50 per person. The stadium only has capacity for approximately 10,000 fans, so the inaugural season is expected to be sold out. Accessibility is a priority for the Deltas, so 3,000 Discounted Tickets for $20 or less will be available, subject to first come, first serve. The team is currently running a season ticket referral program offering fans an opportunity to win up to a lifetime of season tickets.
“We are fans who feel blessed to be in a position to be running a soccer team and wanted to do something special,” said Brian Andrés Helmick, SF Deltas CEO. “The person who refers the most people to buy season tickets will win lifetime season tickets and will be assigned Founding Season Ticket Holder #1. In short, we are searching for our #1 fan.” People can also win 5-year and 1-year season tickets.
For more information, visit www.sfdeltas.com.
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About the SF Deltas
The SF Deltas is an American professional soccer team based in San Francisco, California. The club was founded in 2015 by a diverse group of entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley and Brazil, and the team will begin play in February 2017. Home matches will be played at Kezar Stadium, formerly home of the San Francisco 49ers. To learn more, visit www.sfdeltas.com. Follow the Deltas on Twitter and Instagram at @sfdeltas and Facebook at www.facebook.com/sfdeltas.
New Spanish Campaign and Portal for Fire Prevention Information
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As summer approaches, wildfires increase. The USDA Forest Service and Hispanic Communications Network-La Red Hispana (HCN) are joining forces to launch a series of Spanish-language radio programs with information and recommendations on how to protect our forests and green open spaces.
The radio programs direct listeners to the USDA Forest Service website www.Bosque.gov/HCN, which gives the Spanish-speaking public general resources on the importance of getting involved in protecting our forests, and how to prevent wildfires.
Wildfires can threaten entire communities. They endanger our natural, economic and cultural resources.
Every year in the United States, an average of 62,000 human caused wildfires burn approximately 2.4 million acres. Most of these begin as unattended or abandoned campfires.
“Our Hispanic communities have a natural inclination to care about the environment, but sometimes don’t know how to make an actual difference. We want to inform and create action toward forest protection and wildfire prevention,” said Alison Rodden, CEO of Hispanic Communications Network.
In dry areas, such as Arizona and New Mexico, summer temperatures can cause an environment more frequently susceptible to wildfires.
The campaign informs the public that seemingly simple actions can cause major fires in forests:
- Lit cigarettes thrown from a vehicle or thrown to the ground
- Campfires and barbecues not completely doused
- Leftover charcoal and dry wood used to light a grill
- Equipment-caused accidental fires
Preventive measures must be kept in mind at all times. Dry, windy day conditions can cause a fire to spread quickly.
To learn more about how to protect our forests and help prevent forest fires, please visit www.Bosque.gov/HCN. Remember that environmental protection is our responsibility.
About Hispanic Communications Network (HCN) – La Red Hispana
Hispanic Communications Network (HCN)-La Red Hispana is a mission-driven media marketing organization based in Washington, DC. HCN serves as the largest producer of media content with an educational focus to improve quality of life for Spanish-speaking consumers in the United States. HCN’s primary mission since 1982 has been the production of daily radio programming on issues relevant to Hispanic public education and outreach campaigns. The company’s digital affiliate network launched in the fall of 2015. For more information visit hcnmedia.com and laredhispana.org.
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Colon Cancer Awareness “Thunderclap” on March 29th Brings Together Social Media Power of Over 100 Groups
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — “We know that in order to save more lives we need to drastically increase colon cancer screening rates among Hispanics. The question is, how do we help make that happen?”, says Dr. Richard Wender, chief cancer control officer for the American Cancer Society.
“We are bringing together over 100 partners through social media to get the message out about the importance of screening for early detection and prevention of colon cancer. It’s a life saving message for the one in two Hispanics who don’t get this recommended screening,” said Jane L. Delgado, PhD, MS, President and CEO of the the Alliance, the nation’s leading Hispanic health advocacy group.
The Nuestras Voces (Our Voices) Network, an initiative led by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health (the Alliance), and the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT), a coalition led by the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, are teaming up for a social media “Thunderclap” to address colon cancer in Hispanic communities. Despite national progress on screening, statistics indicate that Hispanics are one of the groups least likely to be screened for colon cancer, even though it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death among Hispanics.
The Thunderclap will take place on March 29, 2016 at 12:00PM EDT and will include messages in English and Spanish urging adults 50 and older to be screened for colon cancer. The messages will provide a link to information on screening from NCCRT and the Alliance’s bilingual Su Familia Helpline that provides tailored information and referrals to screening and health services in the caller’s community.
The Alliance and NCCRT are encouraging social media users to participate in the Thunderclap campaigns by posting the colon cancer awareness messages to social media on March 29TH:
- March is #coloncancer awareness month. Call 1-866-783-2645 today for life-saving screening info and referrals. http://thndr.me/RK3ZM7
- Marzo, mes de la concientización sobre el #cancerdecolon. La detección temprana salva vidas. Llame al 866-783-2645 http://thndr.me/9ZiKWy
So far, over 100 partners have signed up to send out the messages with a combined social media reach of over a million followers.
Large-scale efforts to increase colon cancer awareness are critical. Hispanics are one of the groups least likely to be screened for colon cancer, even though the disease is often preventable or detected early through screening. Nationwide, one in three adults between 50 and 75 years old are not screened as recommended, but among Hispanics, this number is closer to one in two. The NCCRT and the Alliance’s Nuestras Voces Network, supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have partnered to develop a series of efforts, including this month’s Thunderclap, to reduce this disparity.
To understand and address unique barriers to colon cancer screening facing Hispanics, ACS and NCCRT conducted discussions with unscreened Spanish-speaking Hispanics 50 years of age or older in 2015. Focus group participants identified a number of unique barriers to screening, including low awareness of colon cancer and screening tests, limited knowledge that screening can prevent this disease, and low prioritization of one’s health. The full findings of this research have been summarized in a 2016 guide available online: Hispanics/Latinos and Colorectal Cancer. NCCRT and the Alliance are using this information to shape future public health campaigns that will encourage Hispanics to be screened for colon cancer.
“The American Cancer Society is currently leading one of the most ambitious public health efforts of our time: to reach an 80% colon cancer screening rate by 2018. We know Hispanics are less likely to get screened, often facing language or cultural barriers. This is why it’s so important that we continue to develop unique messages that speak to those barriers. Lives depend on it, and we won’t leave any group behind,” says Dr. Richard Wender, chief cancer control officer for the American Cancer Society.
In 2016, over 134,000 cases of colorectal cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S. and over 49,000 people are expected to die from this disease. However, colon cancer remains one of the only cancers that can be prevented through regular screening by the detection and removal of pre-cancerous polyps. Screening tests can also detect cancer early, when it is at its most treatable stage. Tests include colonoscopy or take-home kits that check for blood in the stool. ACS encourages adults at average risk for the disease to get the test that is right for them stating at age 50.
For more information on the Thunderclap on March 29TH, visit:
www.thunderclap.it/projects/39124-prevent-coloncancer?locale=en (English)
www.thunderclap.it/projects/39123-prevenga-el-c-ncerdecolon?locale=en (Spanish)
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 health of Hispanics in the United States with a mission to achieve the best health outcomes for all. For more information visit us www.hispanichealth.org.
Nuestras Voces (Our Voices)
Nuestras Voces is a national network of over 100 organizations working for a tobacco-free world and to eliminate disparities in cancer prevention and treatment services. You can be part of this effort being led by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health! Join us at www.nuestrasvoces.org/join.
About the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable (NCCRT)
The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable was established by the American Cancer Society and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 1997. The Roundtable is a national coalition of public, private, and voluntary organizations whose mission is to advance colorectal cancer control efforts by improving communication, coordination, and collaboration among health agencies, medical-professional organizations, and the public. The ultimate goal of the Roundtable is to increase the use of proven colorectal cancer screening tests among the entire population for whom screening is appropriate. Visit NCCRT.org for more information.
About the American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 22 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress; 14.5 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.
The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC) to Host the 2016 Annual Summit & 30th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC
WASHINGTON, March 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC), the premier resource for corporate America on maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity, announces its 2016 NHCC Annual Summit and 30th Anniversary Celebration to be held April 6-7, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC.
The 2016 NHCC Annual Summit titled “Three Decades, One Goal: Transforming the Future,” will bring together subject matter experts in the areas of Diversity and Inclusion, Government/Public Affairs, Human Resources, and Marketing with the objective of identifying key opportunities and challenges for a stronger cooperation between these highly interlinked fields.
“On behalf of the NHCC Board of Directors, we are delighted to convene our Fortune 1000 corporate members in our nation’s capital to celebrate the positive impact NHCC has had within corporate America in growing the Hispanic market over the past 30 years,” said Lupe Alcala, NHCC Chair and Assistant Vice President, Administration Services, State Farm®.
The 2016 NHCC Annual Summit will bring together nationally recognized speakers, subject-matter experts, and corporate representatives from Fortune 1000 companies who intend to learn the latest corporate best practices in the areas of human resources and marketing. Among the confirmed speakers and presenters are:
- Soledad O’Brien, CEO, Starfish Media Group
- Luke Visconti, Founder and CEO, DiversityInc.
- Luis Lobo, Executive Vice President, Multi-Cultural Markets, BB&T Bank
- Jacqueline Hernandez, Chief Marketing Officer, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, and
- Dr. Robert Rodriguez, Founder & President, DRR Advisors
In addition, top national marketing and research firms will present the latest Hispanic consumer market trends, including:
- Edelman Intelligence
- The Kaleel Jamison Consulting Group
- Latinum Network
“We are delighted to offer these educational sessions to help our corporate members gain valuable insights and best practices on how their respective companies can maximize the Hispanic market opportunity which is over 1.5 trillion dollars strong in the United States alone!,” said Octavio A. Hinojosa Mier, Executive Director, NHCC. “Furthermore, NHCC is thrilled to celebrate its 30th year of serving its corporate members and will continue to strive to expand its value proposition to future Fortune 1000 corporate members who see the Hispanic market as a key sector in both growth and profitability.”
In conjunction with its annual summit, NHCC will also commemorate its 30th Anniversary. Together with Fortune 1000s executives representing various industries, NHCC will announce the recipients of its corporate leadership awards.
Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo is this year’s Diamond level sponsor. Other top corporate sponsors include Northwestern Mutual as Platinum level sponsor, Cox Enterprises, Inc., GlaxoSmithKline, and Walmart as Gold level sponsors; Cracker Barrel, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt, Ingeñuity, Marriott International, Shell Oil and the TJX Companies as Silver level sponsors; American Red Cross, Delhaize America, Herman Miller, State Farm®, SUPERVALU and Williams as Bronze level sponsors.
“Thanks to our corporate partners for their investment in NHCC and their unwavering commitment to the Latino community.” said Salvador Mendoza, Vice President, Diversity & Inclusion, NBCUniversal, Immediate Past NHCC Chair, and Chair of the 30th anniversary committee.
NHCC corporate membership is open to all Fortune 1000 and S&P 500 companies interested in maximizing their respective Hispanic market opportunity. Companies who join NHCC as corporate members find a great return of value in their annual membership. Among the key reasons why companies join NHCC as corporate members include access to member-only materials researched and developed by NHCC and its corporate partners, as well as brand recognition and affiliation with corporations connected with the Hispanic Community.
About NHCC:
Founded in 1985, NHCC is a unique membership organization comprised of Fortune 1000 corporations providing leading-edge corporate best practices, research and network opportunities for the benefit of its corporate members. NHCC is the premier resource on effectively maximizing the Hispanic market opportunity through marketing, community relations, human resources, and procurement within the foundation of corporate social responsibility. To learn more about NHCC visit us at www.nhcchq.org. Follow us on Twitter @NHCCorg.
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(Español) Con «Canción de cuna de Auschwitz», Mario Escobar pone sobre la mesa el trato nazi a los gitanos
FIBRA Prologis to Host First Quarter 2016 Earnings Conference Call April 22
MEXICO CITY, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss first quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Friday, April 22, at 11:00 a.m. CT/12:00 p.m. ET.
To access a live broadcast of the call, dial +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and enter conference code 77861557. A live webcast can be accessed at www.fibraprologis.com in the Investor Relations section April 22.
A telephonic replay will be available April 22–April 29 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 77861557. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2015, FIBRA Prologis comprised 188 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 32.6 million square feet (3.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.
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The Home Depot Receives 2016 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award
ATLANTA, March 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, with a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award – for its continued leadership in offering the latest innovations in energy efficient products.
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In 2015, The Home Depot helped customers save nearly $701.6 million in annual utility costs, equaling a 4 million metric ton decrease in greenhouse gas emissions through the sale of ENERGY STAR certified products. The Home Depot offers more than 17,000 ENERGY STAR products in stores and online.
This is the ninth year the company has been recognized by EPA for its achievements.
In December 2015, The Home Depot also announced that it had exceeded 2015 sustainability goals, achieving a reduction of energy use in its stores by 30 percent over 2004 levels – a savings of more than 8 billion kilowatts over ten years. The original goal set in 2010 was to reduce energy use by 20 percent.
“We’re constantly seeking new and innovative products that are energy efficient, enabling our customers to save in their homes and businesses as we also reduce energy use in our stores,” says Ron Jarvis, vice president of environmental for The Home Depot.
The company also continues to implement a number of sustainability enhancements to its stores each year including Energy Management Systems to control all store lighting and HVACs and a fuel cell program that provides up to 85 percent of the energy that each participating store needs to operate.
For more information on Home Depot’s renewable energy initiatives, visit http://builtfromscratch.homedepot.com.
To learn more about ENERGY STAR’s awards program, visit www.energystar.gov/awardwinners.
About The Home Depot
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,274 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2015, The Home Depot had sales of $88.5 billion and earnings of $7.0 billion. The Company employs more than 385,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
About ENERGY STAR
ENERGY STAR® is the simple choice for energy efficiency. For more than 20 years, people across America have looked to EPA’s ENERGY STAR program for guidance on how to save energy, save money, and protect the environment. Behind each blue label is a product, building, or home that is independently certified to use less energy and cause fewer of the emissions that contribute to climate change. Today, ENERGY STAR is the most widely recognized symbol for energy efficiency in the world, helping families and businesses save $362 billion on utility bills, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2.4 billion metric tons since 1992. Join the millions who are already making a difference at energystar.gov.