Mary Kay Museum And Global Headquarters Building Voted Favorites In Addison For Third Straight Year
Mary Kay Museum And Global Headquarters Building Voted Favorites In Addison For Third Straight Year
Iconic Beauty Company Recognized in 2015 ADDISON Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
ADDISON, Texas, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The votes are in and for a third straight year Mary Kay Inc. was honored by ADDISON Magazine in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The Mary Kay Museum was voted “favorite art gallery/museum” for a third straight year while the company’s headquarters was voted “favorite office building” for a second year. Readers cast their votes from May 13 through June 5 in more than 80 categories including dining, attractions, shopping, lifestyle and business. The winners were recognized in a special awards presentation on June 23 at Table 13 in Addison, Texas.
Photo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150624/225487
A landmark along the Dallas North Tollway, Mary Kay’s global headquarters spans nearly 600,000 square feet on a 34 acre campus. The 13-story building features more than 10,000 windows, four acres of glass and more than 1,300 tons of granite. Originally built by a savings and loan corporation in the mid-80s, the interior was designed and finished by Mary Kay Inc., which has been the sole occupant since moving into the building in Dec. 1995. The building is also the first owner-occupied office building in the country to be awarded the Building Owners and Management Association’s (BOMA) 360 certification for its use of facility management best practices.
“Addison has been Mary Kay’s home for 20 years and we’re deeply touched to be recognized by ADDISON Magazine readers as their favorite office building for a second year,” said Melinda Sellers, Chief People Officer for Mary Kay Inc. “Thirteen was Mary Kay Ash’s lucky number so with 13 floors and 13 passenger elevators we knew this building was meant to be our home. It is a great honor to open the doors and share our headquarters with Mary Kay’s Independent Sales Force and guests right here in Addison to those visiting us from abroad.”
The Mary Kay Building houses more than 1,200 daily employees and features a full-service restaurant, fitness center and on-site health clinic. The Mary Kay Museum is also located within the company’s global headquarters. First opened in 1993 to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic beauty company, the museum is part history lesson, part tribute and part recognition hall to the life of one of America’s most famous businesswomen, Mary Kay Ash.
“From videos and articles of Mary Kay Ash to some of the first Mary Kay® products to prestigious awards and accolades on display, the Mary Kay Museum showcases our company’s rich history, as well as its vision for the future,” said Jennifer Cook, Director for the Mary Kay Museum and The Mary Kay FoundationSM. “We are honored to be named favorite museum for a third year by ADDISON magazine readers. A tour of the museum pays tribute to the millions of women throughout the years who have embraced Mary Kay’s vision, built its success and passed it on from generation to generation.”
Mary Kay’s global headquarters is located at 16251 Dallas Parkway in Addison. Admission to the Mary Kay Museum is free where patrons can enjoy a self-guided tour. For more information on the Mary Kay Museum, visit www.MaryKayMuseum.com.
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 beauty brand and direct seller 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.
Mary Kay Inc. Corporate Communications
marykay.com/newsroom
972.687.5332 or [email protected]
NOTE TO EDITORS: A high-resolution image is available at: http://hispanicprwire.com/multimedia/
Junior Achievement USA and the Association of Latino Professionals For America Join Forces to Prepare Youth for Career Success
Junior Achievement USA and the Association of Latino Professionals For America Join Forces to Prepare Youth for Career Success
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Junior Achievement USA® (JA) and ALPFA, Inc. (the Association of Latino Professionals For America) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Washington, D.C. The two organizations have agreed to work together on the shared goal of preparing young people to be work-ready and to provide them with a valuable means to explore career opportunities, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy. As part of this partnership, ALPFA Chief Executive Officer Charles P. Garcia today joins the Junior Achievement USA board of directors. Additionally, ALPFA will encourage its membership to become involved as volunteers and board members with JA’s 115 local offices across the United States. Finally, Junior Achievement USA will increase staff capacity to help manage the partnership.
“Each year, more than 200,000 business professionals volunteer to teach JA programs,” said Jack E. Kosakowski, president and CEO of Junior Achievement USA. “This agreement with ALPFA will help JA bring even more powerful role models into the lives of the young people we serve. We look forward to working with ALPFA in the years ahead as we empower young people to own their economic success.”
“Recent studies predict that forty percent of employment growth over the next five years will be from Latinos,” said Garcia. “If corporate America wants to recruit these Millennials, it will need to reflect Hispanics throughout its leadership ranks. Today, this is simply not the case. Nearly 90% of Fortune 1000 corporate boards lack any Latino representation. By ALPFA introducing our most talented Latinos to serve on JA’s local boards with senior corporate leaders, we hope to change that.”
About ALPFA:
Founded in 1972, ALPFA (www.alpfa.org) supports over 48,000 Latino students, professionals, and entrepreneurs through its 43 professional chapters across the country and 144 student chapters at major colleges and universities. ALPFA’s mission is to empower and develop Latino men and women as leaders of character for the nation, in every sector of the global economy.
About Junior Achievement USA® (JA):
Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches more than 4.5 million students per year in 115 markets across the United States, with an additional 5.8 million students served by operations in 120 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.
$100,000 RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarships Make College Dreams A Reality For Four Hispanic Students
$100,000 RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarships Make College Dreams A Reality For Four Hispanic Students
More than $3 Million in National Scholarships Awarded Since 2008
OAK BROOK, Ill., June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To help pave the way toward higher education, Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®), with the exclusive support of McDonald’s® Hispanic owner/operators, will award four college-bound Hispanic high school seniors an RMHC®/HACER® National Scholarship of $100,000 each. The RMHC/HACER National Scholarship is part of the Charity’s and McDonald’s commitment to helping students reach their full potential.
This year’s scholarship recipients are Manuel Tejeda, Tampa, Fla.; Olivia Velasquez, Ottawa, Ohio; Yanet Gomez, Naples, Fla.; and Juliana Pena, Ashburnham, Mass. National scholarship recipients are selected based on academic achievement, community involvement and financial need. The rigorous selection process includes a completed application, essay and interviews with a distinguished panel of judges representing academia, business, media, RMHC and McDonald’s.
“We’re committed to providing Hispanic students across the country opportunities to continue building promising futures with the financial support of the RMHC/HACER National Scholarship,” said J.C. Gonzalez-Mendez, president and CEO of RMHC. “We know this year’s scholarship recipients have worked diligently to pursue their college dreams, and we’re proud to help make those dreams a reality.”
“Finding out that I won the RMHC/HACER National Scholarship was the greatest moment of my senior year, even more so than getting into college,” said Juliana Pena. “With this scholarship and the support of the entire organization, I will be able to pursue my college degree at the University of Pennsylvania and be one step closer to becoming a leader in this global world.”
The RMHC/HACER Scholarship was established in 1985 by McDonald’s owner/operator and former educator Richard Castro after noticing increasing school dropout rates among Hispanic students due to financial difficulties. RMHC/HACER, which stands for Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources, counts on the support of RMHC, McDonald’s Corporation and McDonald’s Hispanic owner/operators. To date, more than $28 million in scholarship monies have been awarded.
In 2008, the national scholarship was founded, offering four $100,000 awards to Hispanic high school seniors. Since then, the national scholarship has provided $3.1 million in financial assistance to 31 students across the country.
Past scholarship recipients have attended prestigious universities, including Stanford University and Harvard University, and continued on to pursue careers in the medical, engineering and business fields, among others.
College-bound high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the upcoming 2016 RMHC/HACER Scholarship. Applications become available in October 2015 and awarded students are notified in the spring, which coincides with college acceptances.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children. Through its global network of local Chapters in 62 countries and regions, its three core programs, the Ronald McDonald House®, the Ronald McDonald Family Room® and the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile®, and millions of dollars in grants to support children’s programs worldwide, RMHC provides stability and vital resources to families so they can get and keep their children healthy and happy. All RMHC-operated and supported programs provide access to quality health care and give children and families the time they need together to heal faster and cope better. For more information, visit www.rmhc.org, follow RMHC on Twitter (@RMHC), or like RMHC on Facebook (Facebook.com/RMHC Global).
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to more than 27 million customers every day. Nearly 90 percent of McDonald’s 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by businessmen and women. Customers can now log online for free at approximately 11,500 participating Wi-Fi enabled McDonald’s U.S. restaurants. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and Facebook www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Jenina Nunez
McDonald’s USA
[email protected]
630-623-2069
Natalie Asorey
BodenPR
[email protected]
305-639-6770
Jennifer Smith
RMHC
[email protected]
858-229-7873
Innovative Research Probing Causes Of Preterm Birth Funded By The March Of Dimes
Innovative Research Probing Causes Of Preterm Birth Funded By The March Of Dimes
Scientists seek new ways to predict and prevent preterm birth
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Scientists from four states are aiming to improve understanding of the biology of labor and delivery and discover what triggers the onset of preterm labor, the March of Dimes announced today. What they learn could advance development of novel drugs and other treatments to help prevent preterm birth.
Logo – http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20150409/197662LOGO
These five scientists, who were awarded 2015 March of Dimes Prematurity Research Initiative (PRI) grants, are looking for answers in the placental microbiome, in genes and other factors that control cervical ripening, in the workings of uterine muscle cells, and in the amniotic sac (bag of waters) that surrounds the baby.
Premature birth is the leading cause of newborn death. Worldwide, more than one million children die each year due to complications of premature birth. Babies who survive an early birth often face lifetime health challenges, such as vision and breathing problems, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities. In 2013, one out 10 babies in the US was born preterm and the US rate exceeded that of most other high-resource countries.
“The causes of about half of all preterm births are unknown. Research aimed at identifying the unknown causes of preterm birth is crucial for development of effective treatments to prevent premature births,” says Dr. Jennifer Howse, president of the March of Dimes. “Prevention is the way to save babies from the death and disability caused by preterm birth.”
Since 2004, the March of Dimes has committed more than $28 million to the PRI grants. The grants are one of several March of Dimes grant programs available to researchers.
The 2015 PRI grantees include:
- Kjersti Aagaard, MD, PhD, of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, is using the latest technology to identify placental factors, including gene and metabolite variations alongside changes in placental microbes (microbiome), which may contribute to or better predict preterm birth.
- Sarah K. England, PhD, of Washington University School in St. Louis, is studying the role of a newly discovered channel (tiny opening) in the membrane of uterine muscle cells in initiating uterine contractions. Currently, the triggers of the onset of labor at or before term are unknown.
- Emmet Hirsch, MD, of NorthShore University HealthSystem, University of Chicago System in Evanston, Illinois, is investigating the role of autophagy — a process used by cells to eliminate damaged parts and dispose of bacteria and viruses — in maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and how disruptions may contribute to premature birth.
- John J. Moore, MD, of Case Western Reserve University and MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, is working to understand what causes weakening of the amniotic sac (bag of waters) and preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM). PPROM contributes to about 40 percent of preterm births.
- Ruth Ann Word, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, is trying to determine how body chemicals called prostaglandins control cervical ripening. She also aims to find out if certain drugs block the action of these chemicals in the cervix and help prevent preterm birth.
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. Find out how you can help raise funds to prevent premature birth and birth defects by walking in March for Babies at marchforbabies.org. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
Health Advocates Remake Famous “Hilltop” Ad
Health Advocates Remake Famous “Hilltop” Ad
It’s Time to Change the Tune on Soda, Says CSPI
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Real people suffering from diabetes, tooth decay, weight gain, and other diseases related to soda consumption are starring in a remake of Coca-Cola’s iconic “Hilltop” ad. The new video is health advocates’ latest salvo in their campaign to reduce the incidence of soda-related disease in America and around the world.
“Hilltop” first aired in 1971 and gained new cultural relevancy in the season finale of “Mad Men” on AMC. “I’d like to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony,” sang the original cast. “I’d like to buy the world a Coke, and keep it company.” But according to the nonprofit health advocacy organization behind the new video, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it’s time to change the tune. And, as it happens, the lyrics.
“For the past 45 years, Coca-Cola and other makers of sugar drinks have used the most sophisticated and manipulative advertising techniques to convince children and adults alike that a disease-promoting drink will make them feel warm and fuzzy inside,” said CSPI executive director Michael F. Jacobson. “It’s a multi-billion-dollar brainwashing campaign designed to distract us away from our diabetes with happy thoughts. We thought it was time to change the tune.”
Soda and other sugary drinks are the leading source of calories in the American diet, and raise one’s risks of diabetes, tooth decay, and weight gain—conditions experienced by the Denver-area residents who participated in the film.
“Soda is just one of several contributors to diet-related disease, but it’s a major one,” said Dr. Jeffry Gerber, a Denver-area physician who appeared in the film. “As a physician who asks all of my patients about the foods and drinks they choose, I see the connection between soda consumption and chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity every day of the week. It’s hard to ask patients to practice moderation when all of the advertising, marketing, and overall ubiquity of soda rewires people to overconsume sugary drinks.”
The film was produced by Scott McDonald and Gavin Anstey of the Lumenati agency, and was written by Mike Howard of Daughters & Howard. Alex Bogusky, formerly of Crispin Porter + Bogusky, provided overall creative direction. Bogusky also served as executive creative director for The Real Bears, CSPI’s 2012 short film that showed an animated family of polar bears suffering the consequences of soda-related disease. Coca-Cola called it “irresponsible and the usual grandstanding from CSPI,” while Mark Bittman of the New York Times called it “Depressing, touching, and effective.”
CSPI is providing Spanish, Portuguese, French, Hindi, and Mandarin translations of the lyrics used in the new film as a resource for health advocates around the world, where Coke and Pepsi are investing billions of dollars a year to promote the consumption of their products.
Change the Tune
Agency: Lumenati
Executive Creative Director: Alex Bogusky
Writer: Michael Howard
Executive Producer: Gavin Anstey
Creative Director: Scott McDonald
Director of Photography: Brad Conner
Director of Audio: Connor Birch
Lead Editor/Assistant DP: Frederick Remington
Producer: Andrew Aldrich
Assistant Audio: Jeff Cormack
Music and Sound: Play Plus Record
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a nonprofit health-advocacy group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI is supported largely by the U.S. and Canadian subscribers to its Nutrition Action Healthletter and by foundation grants.
NOTE TO EDITORS: Multimedia assets are available at: http://hispanicprwire.com/multimedia/
CHCI Announces 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Events
CHCI Announces 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Theme and Events
“Powering Growth and Influence”
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation’s leading Hispanic leadership development and educational services organization, today announced the theme Powering Growth and Influence for its 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) celebration in Washington, D.C. on October 6-8, 2015. CHCI hosts the nation’s premier events commemorating HHM, which draw more than 3,000 Latino leaders from across the country, and 12,000 live stream viewers from across the globe, to its Public Policy Conference, Reyes of Comedy, and Annual Awards Gala in Washington, D.C.
“Hispanic Heritage Month is a time for all Americans to celebrate and reflect on the many contributions the Latino community has made to the nation,” said Rep. Linda T. Sánchez, CHCI Chair. “It’s also important to look ahead and understand what the growing Latino community means for the country as a whole. That’s why this year’s conference theme and events will focus on how American Latinos are translating growth in numbers into political, cultural and economic influence. Whether it’s through opening businesses, leading current social and political movements, or impacting culture – Latinos are making significant contributions to all facets of American life.”
Complete Public Policy Conference Agenda
CHCI kicks off its 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month events with its annual Public Policy Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on October 6-7. This year, CHCI Chair Rep. Linda Sanchez will be joined by Congressional Hispanic Caucus members, administration officials, and national experts and scholars to participate in timely discussions of major policy issues affecting the Latino community. To complement the conference, CHCI’s Ready to Lead (R2L®) program educates and engages high school students in policy discussions while preparing them for college.
On October 7, CHCI will hold its 15th Annual Reyes of Comedy. This popular event features both established Latino comedians as well as emerging Latino talent for a night of exceptional entertainment. This year’s event is a sponsor benefit only and all proceeds support CHCI’s youth leadership development programs
The closing and premier event of the conference is CHCI’s 38th Annual Awards Gala at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This prestigious dinner recognizes CHCI’s highest honorees and celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of Latino leaders who are giving back to their communities. The Gala draws more than 2,000 guests including federal and local elected officials, corporate and nonprofit leaders, and celebrities.
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 – October 15. For CHCI, it also represents an opportunity to feature its highly competitive and nationally acclaimed Latino youth leadership development programs, including two fellowship programs, a congressional internship program, scholarship awards, and college readiness programs, Ready to Lead (R2L®) and R2L® NextGen, for high school students.
Important Dates
October 6-7, 2015
Public Policy Conference
October 6
Ready to Lead (R2L)
October 7
15th Annual Reyes of Comedy
October 8
CHCI 38th Annual Awards Gala
About CHCI
CHCI is the premier Hispanic nonprofit and nonpartisan 501(c)(3) leadership development organization in the country that educates, empowers, and connects Latino youth by providing leadership development programs and educational services. CHCI directly impacts the lives of more than 1,700 students and young professionals each year through its fellowships, congressional internships, scholarships, Ready to Lead (R2L®) college readiness program, and R2L NextGen program. CHCI NextOpp is its latest resource allowing young Latinos to save, search and share life-changing opportunities for Latinos across the United States.
The CHCI Board of Directors is comprised of Hispanic members of Congress, nonprofit, union and corporate leaders. Visit www.chci.org, or join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.