Verizon Ignites Innovation with Kickoff of 2015 Powerful Answers Award

March 26, 2015

Verizon Ignites Innovation with Kickoff of 2015 Powerful Answers Award

Third annual award challenge opens for submissions today, and will award $6M to powerful technology solutions in Transportation, Emergency Response, and Internet of Things

BASKING RIDGE, New Jersey, March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Expanding its ongoing commitment to innovation and social responsibility, Verizon said today it is now accepting ideas for its 2015 Powerful Answers Award program.

Now in its third year, Verizon’s Powerful Answers Award offers innovators, developers and entrepreneurs a total of $6M in cash prizes, plus the opportunity for winners to participate in an Accelerator program designed to help develop their ideas and bring solutions to market faster.

The Verizon Powerful Answers Award program seeks ideas that leverage cutting-edge technology to create solutions that deliver social good. The 2015 program is seeking ideas in three core categories, each with three subcategories:

Transportation: How can technology enable better, more efficient ways to reduce the complexities of transportation and distribution in the physical world?
- Smarter Driving
- Public Transport & Sharing
- Logistics and Distribution
Emergency Response: How can technology enable first responders and emergency crews to locate and save lives faster; what solutions can improve long-term recovery for survivors?
- First Responders
- Search and Rescue
- Long Term Relief
Internet of Things: How can using technology behind the Internet of Things (IoT) enable new intelligent actions that will have wide-scale and beneficial impacts in the following areas?
- Connected Health
- Smart Cities
- Smart Agriculture

Ideas can be submitted beginning today through June 18, 2015, at www.powerfulanswersaward.com. Submissions will be judged by panels of industry experts, and winners will be announced in late 2015.

Verizon will award cash prizes of $1 million to the top winner in each of the three core categories. The second prize winner in each category will receive $500,000 and two third-prize winners in each category will receive $250,000, for a total of $6 million.

“Verizon is committed to supporting innovation at all levels, from early stage startups to more developed companies through a variety of initiatives including the Powerful Answers Award, Verizon Ventures’ portfolio and investments, and through the Accelerator program for Powerful Answers Award winners,” said John Doherty, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Chairman and Chief Investment Officer of Verizon Ventures. “We’ve seen previous winners enjoy great success, and look forward to the new ideas and solutions this year’s program generates.”

New Accelerator Program for Powerful Answers Award Winners Helps Get Solutions to Market Faster

The Verizon Powerful Answers Award Accelerator program at BootUp Academy, designed to strategically accelerate the growth of participating Powerful Answers Award winners, was recently launched for the 2014 winners.

The Accelerator provides 2014 winners with customized programs built to accelerate growth and drive go-to-market strategies. Based at BootUp Academy in the heart of Silicon Valley, participants embark on intensive workshops and knowledge exchange sessions that provide “best practices” in business planning, product development, UX/UI design, global go-to-market strategies, communications, financing and growth hacking. The 2014 winners in the program also have the opportunity to be connected with Verizon Subject Matter Expert Mentors, global advisors, investors, thought leaders and industry experts who can support the acceleration of their powerful answers into sustainable, meaningful companies.

To learn more about the Verizon Powerful Answers Award program or to submit your idea, please visit: www.powerfulanswersaward.com. Follow the journey with these innovators on Twitter at #VZPAA.

About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America’s most reliable wireless network, with more than 106 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America’s most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries. A Dow 30 company with more than $120 billion in 2013 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of 178,500. For more information, visit www.verizon.com/news.

Guadalajara-Houston, New Service for Volaris

March 26, 2015

Guadalajara-Houston, New Service for Volaris

– New service to strengthen Volaris positioning as the airline with the most flights to international destinations from Guadalajara

MEXICO CITY, March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) the ultra-low cost airline operating the most extensive domestic route network servicing the US and Mexico, today inaugurated new international service between the cities of Guadalajara, Jalisco and Houston, Texas with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

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Houston becomes the second destination operated by Volaris to the state of Texas, after its non-stop service to San Antonio. A third destination to the state will soon be announced, with a Dallas – Guadalajara flight. Houston, one of Texas’ ultimate cosmopolitan cities, is widely known in Mexico for its excellent restaurants, shopping for all tastes, cultural sites including beautiful plazas and over 300 parks, and outstanding medical services. Houston is also an important business destination, thanks to its rapidly diversifying energy based economy, including high technology and medical research industries.

For Volaris, bringing together friends and families on both sides of the border remains one of the most important missions. According to the Pew Research Center, Houston has a Hispanic population of over 2 million people, of which 50% are of Mexican origin. The new service will facilitate communication between Jalisco residents and their relatives and friends in Houston.

Volaris CEO, Enrique Beltranena, spoke of the significance of offering Volaris customers’ new and attractive destinations and strengthening Volaris’ presence in Texas. “We are very pleased to bring to market a second destination in Texas, and soon a third one with the Dallas announcement. We reiterate our commitment towards providing Guadalajara – Mexico’s Perla Tapatía — greater domestic and international connectivity and our leadership with 37 serviced destinations, averaging 480 weekly flights from this city. This is how we will maintain our position as the official airline of Guadalajara.”

“Passengers at Houston’s Bush Airport continue to enjoy an unprecedented level of connectivity with Latin America and new partners like Volaris are helping to make that connection even stronger,” Mario C. Diaz, Director of Aviation of the Houston Airport System said. “This new non-stop service complements the continued expansion of the international service available at IAH and will provide Volaris’ customers with even better access to our dynamic, growing city and all that it offers.”

For those interested in the new service, flight schedules, including dates and times of operation, are announced as follows:

Guadalajara, Jalisco – Houston, Texas

(Effective March 23. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays)

Departing Guadalajara, Jalisco at 8:25 hrs., arriving Houston, Texas at 10:35 hrs.
Departing Houston, Texas at 11:55 hrs., arriving Guadalajara, Jalisco at 14:20 hrs.

Launched at an inaugural fare starting at US $115, flights are available for booking with Volaris’ buy-ahead approach and innovative pay-per-service plan, Tu Decides, whereby travelers specifically select only those services they need for their trip. Booking is available for customers at all Volaris sales channels including online (www.volaris.com), our Call Centers in Mexico (01-800-122-8000) and the US (1-866-988-3527), or through any of our authorized travel agencies.

About Volaris

Controladora Vuela Companía de Aviacion, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) is an ultra low cost airline providing point to point services and operating between Mexico and the US. The ultra low cost highly efficient business model offered by Volaris provides low base fares to develop its market, coupled with outstanding levels of quality services and a wide array of products. Since beginning their operations in March 2006, Volaris has increased its routes from an initial 5 to a current 132 and its fleet from 4 to 51 aircrafts. Volaris currently operates over 200 daily flight segments on routes connecting 38 cities in Mexico and 19 cities in the United States with Mexico’s most modern airplane fleet. Volaris targets passengers visiting friends and family, price sensitive business travelers, and leisure travelers in Mexico and to select US destinations. Proudly Mexican, Volaris is regarded as one of the new leading companies in the country. Among other recognitions, Volaris has received the prestigious ESR Award for Social Corporate Responsibility for five consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.volaris.com

Nordstrom Opens Doors At Mall Of San Juan In Puerto Rico

March 26, 2015

Nordstrom Opens Doors At Mall Of San Juan In Puerto Rico

SEATTLE, March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading fashion specialty retailer Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) today opened the doors to its first store in Puerto Rico at The Mall of San Juan. The two-level, 138,000 square-foot store features the latest interior and exterior design concepts, three restaurants and an enhanced beauty experience.

“This is an exciting day for us – we’re thrilled to open the first Nordstrom in Puerto Rico,” said Manolo González, Nordstrom Mall of San Juan store manager. “We’re humbled by the warm welcome we’ve received and are going to work hard to take care of customers here and to offer them an outstanding shopping experience in our store.”

The store houses five shoe departments, expansive cosmetics and accessories areas and a comprehensive offering of popular brand names for women, men and children. Customers can find shoes and handbags from Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, Tory Burch, Vince Camuto, Michael Kors and many more. The women’s apparel offering features fashion from numerous brands, including Missoni, Versace Collection, Herve Leger, Topshop, BCBG, Michael Michael Kors, Elizabeth and James and Haute Hippie, among others. Customers will find brands like Burberry Beauty, Chanel, Jo Malone, La Mer, Khiel’s, MAC, Creed and more in the beauty department, which has been designed to enable customers to shop the way they want – whether they’re looking for a high-touch service experience or the opportunity to discover and play on their own.

In addition to its vast merchandise offering, Nordstrom Mall of San Juan features the company’s newest design concepts, which incorporate natural light, wood finishes and other modern updates. Nordstrom also offers services and amenities including in-store alterations and tailoring, certified shoe and bra fitters, and Personal Stylists (a free wardrobing and shopping service).

The store also features three food offerings: Bazille, a full-service, bistro-style restaurant, Habitant, a bar where customers can enjoy delicious small plates and handcrafted cocktails, and the Ebar, which offers specialty coffee drinks and grab-and-go food options.

Opening day festivities began at 8:00 a.m. with a Beauty Bash hosted by Nordstrom just outside the store’s mall entrance. Customers enjoyed complimentary skincare consultations, demonstrations and makeup lessons from the store’s team of beauty and fragrance experts. When the first customers walked through the doors as the store opened at 10:00 a.m., they were greeted by cheers and applause from more than 600 employees.

Ahead of the store’s opening day, Nordstrom hosted and underwrote the cost of a gala for 1,800 guests. Ticket sales from the event raised $120,000 for three local nonprofit organizations: Boys & Girls Clubs de Puerto Rico, Fundación Infantil Ronald McDonald and SER [Sociedad de Educación y Rehabilitación] de Puerto.

About Nordstrom
Nordstrom, Inc. is a leading fashion specialty retailer based in the U.S. Founded in 1901 as a shoe store in Seattle, today Nordstrom operates 299 stores in 38 states and Canada. Customers are served at 116 Nordstrom stores in the U.S. and two in Canada; 173 Nordstrom Rack stores; two Jeffrey boutiques; and one clearance store. Additionally, customers are served online through Nordstrom.com, Nordstromrack.com and HauteLook. The company also owns Trunk Club, a personalized clothing service serving customers online at TrunkClub.com and its five clubhouses. Nordstrom, Inc.’s common stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol JWN.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Amy Jones
Nordstrom, Inc.
(206) 384-0739

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Soak Up Some Knowledge about Preventing Water Damage

March 26, 2015

Soak Up Some Knowledge about Preventing Water Damage

BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — April showers bring May flowers but it also brings the potential for water in your basement. One of the worst experiences a homeowner can have is a backed-up sewer or drain filling the basement with foul-smelling water and sewage. Water losses are rising even though many of these accidents are preventable. In 2014, State Farm paid nearly $1.8 billion for water loss claims as a result of frozen pipes, flooded basements and burst appliance hoses, an increase from the $1.3 billion State Farm paid in 2013.

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Top Ten States for State Farm Claims Due to Water Loss in 2014

Top States for Paid Water Loss Claims	Amount Paid for Water Loss Claims	Number of Water Loss Claims
1. California	$221,424,497	16,631
2. Texas	$137,501,184	20,429
3. Georgia	$137,260,031	16,833
4. Illinois	$123,380,532	15,409
5. New York	$99,044,118	12,353
6. Michigan	$88,771,032	10,659
7. Pennsylvania	$81,206,511	14,235
8. Tennessee	$60,423,019	7,162
9. Ohio	$52,454,367	7,601
10. Maryland	$49,617,368	6,433

Understanding what your insurance policy covers will help keep your head above water when there is a water loss because homeowner policies do not cover flood losses. Back-up of sewer or drain endorsement is an additional endorsement that may be purchased for covered accidental direct physical loss caused by water or sewage that enters through a sewer or drain that is located inside the interior of the home or building. It also provides coverage if water enters and overflows a sump pump well that is located inside the interior of the dwelling.

Maintenance of your home is vital when it comes to preventing water damage. Preventative maintenance can be cheaper and easier than tearing out and replacing the floor and subfloor because of an undetected leak from a toilet or pipe.

Suggestions for Regular Home Maintenance to Help Reduce Water Damage

Regular cleaning of your home’s interior helps you spot trouble early. Pull out everything under sinks monthly and check for moisture all the way back to the wall.
Check water lines to ice makers, disposals, dishwashers and other appliances that use water. Be sure not to kink or puncture water lines if the appliance is moved.
Check the sump pump at least once per month as the metal pole on pedestal pumps can corrode, plus the float and intake can become stuck or clogged. Use batteries or a generator if you lose your electric power often during storms.

Suggestions for Seasonal Home Maintenance to Help Reduce Water Damage

Check your drains and gutters every few months. Water can seep into your home if leaves and debris block gutters and drain pipes.
Gutters and downspouts should extend far enough away from the foundation to carry water away from the dwelling. The ground should slope away from your home, garage and outbuildings.
Inspect your roof yearly. Make sure you don’t have any loose shingles and that the edging is down nice and tight.
Inspect window frames and look around windows and doors for gaps between the sills where caulk needs replacing. Act quickly to replace, prime/paint and caulk any damaged wood.
Replace appliance hoses with a tougher hose that’s covered in flexible, braided steel.
Consider having a water leak detection system installed. Water leak detection systems connect a water-sensitive probe to an electronic alarm that signals a water leak.

Sometimes water still gets in. If you have a finished basement, be aware of the dollars you have at stake if a sewer or drain loss occurs. To ensure that your belongings aren’t damaged, items stored in basement areas should be shelved or kept off the floor. Furniture should be on casters or shims and arranged away from floor drains. Don’t let water losses sink you. Remember that water will go where it wants, when it wants, so take care of problems immediately.

About State Farm
State Farm and its affiliates are the largest providers of car insurance in the U.S. In addition to providing auto insurance quotes, their 18,000 agents and more than 65,000 employees serve over 82 million policies and accounts – nearly 80 million auto, home, life, health and commercial policies, and nearly 2 million bank accounts. Commercial auto insurance, along with coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles, is available. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No. 41 on the 2014 Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit www.statefarm.com.

State Farm Releases Top 10 States for Water Damage Claims in 2014

(Español) Ismael Cala participará en el evento Seducción del Espíritu, invitado por Deepak Chopra

March 26, 2015

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2015 eMerge Americas Conference

March 26, 2015

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julian Castro to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2015 eMerge Americas Conference

Conference to attract thousands of global industry leaders from across North America, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America to discuss transformative innovations.

MIAMI, March 26, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — eMerge Americas has announced today that U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julian Castro will serve as a keynote at the conference, which will take place May 1-5, 2015 in Miami, Florida. Secretary Castro is scheduled to deliver his keynote address on Monday, May 4, 2015.

“It is an honor for us to welcome Secretary Castro as a keynote for the eMerge Americas Conference. His vision and success in positioning San Antonio as a leader in the New Energy Economy and now as the U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development makes him an ideal speaker for our eMerge America attendees,” said Manuel D. Medina, Managing Partner of Medina Capital and founder of eMerge Americas.

Now in its second year, eMerge Americas 2015 is expected to attract thousands of attendees, hundreds of top companies and the world’s leading disruptors and thought leaders with the goal of exchanging ideas around technology and innovation. Throughout the five days, the conference will host a variety of exhilarating programs. Key elements on this year’s agenda include:

Startup Showcase – Entrepreneurs from over 100 start-up incubators/accelerators from Latin America and Europe compete for funding from well-known investors. emergeamericas.org/startups
Country Pavilions – Participating nations from the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia showcase their local innovations and connect with strategic partners, generate new international leads and become a part of the ever-expanding technological transformation in the Americas.
Women, Innovation & Technology (WIT) – A one-day summit showcasing top female professionals from different industries discussing how they are transforming the business landscape through technology and innovation. emergeamericas.org/wit
eGov: Government Innovation Summit – Prominent mayors and government officials from around the globe gather to address the challenges faced by accelerated urbanization and how to transform their urban communities into Smart Cities through the power of innovative technology.

Among the conference’s key elements this year is the eGov – Government Innovation Summit, a two-day private event that gathers prominent government officials from all over the globe to discuss sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by accelerated urbanization. This year’s eGov Innovation Summit will include panel discussions with prominent industry thought leaders focused on smart cities, public private partnerships and sustainability. Confirmed speakers include:

Manuel Medina – Founder, eMerge Americas
Carlos Gimenez – Mayor, Miami Dade County
Catherine Bracy – Director of Community Organizing, Code for America
Julian Robinson-Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Jamaica
Emilio Diaz – Executive Vice President, Indra
Rodolphe El-Khoury – Dean, Miami University School of Architecture
Carlo Ratti – Director, MIT SENSEable City Lab
Richard Sear – Global VP, Visionary Innovation, Frost & Sullivan
Darren Ware – Senior Manager, Global Economics and Research Practice, Cisco

In addition to its featured speakers, the eMerge Americas eGov Summit will welcome a distinguished list of dignitaries and government officials from all over the world, including representatives from Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Haiti, Italy, Jamaica, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mexico, Monaco, Panama, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, and Uruguay.

About eMerge Americas eMerge Americas serves as the preeminent innovative thought exchange helping transform Miami into the technological hub of the Americas. By connecting global industry leaders and investors with the America’s top business executives, IT decision-makers, and innovative entrepreneurs, new partnerships that will spur visionary innovation and technological advancements in the Americas for the betterment of business and society are being forged. Summits focused on healthcare, entertainment and media, finance, cities, and education address the most pressing issues of today and provide solutions and resources to continue the rapid advances of the 21st century. eMerge Americas Founding Partners are the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, Miami-Dade County, Greenberg Traurig, P.A., and Medina Capital. For more information about eMerge Americas, please visit: www.emergeamericas.org.

Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces the 12th Minority Job Fair 2015

March 25, 2015

Minority Chamber of Commerce Announces the 12th Minority Job Fair 2015

The only local Career Fair in Miami opens to students, veterans and specialized high-tech workers!

MIAMI, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Minority Chamber of Commerce announces the official launch of its “Minority Career Fair Miami 2015: Employment & Education” coming up this Monday March 30, aimed at stimulating employment in a dynamic and proactive environment in Miami Dade County, Florida.

The event takes at the Hotel Holiday Inn Miami Airport located at 1111 S Royal Poinciana Blvd Miami Springs, FL. (Lejeune RD & 36 NW). The event is from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Entrance and parking are free.

More than 20 large corporations, small minority business owns, and academic institutions will be seeking to hire top Minority American talent from South Florida, and we are expecting over 300 attendees as we celebrate our 15th Anniversary at the Minority Chamber of Commerce!

This exclusive event is tailored for top-notch candidates who are language-proficient and cross-culturally competent job–seekers—from achieved professionals, students, Veterans, High Tech Specialists and recent minority professionals and skilled workers.

According to Doug Mayorga, Founder and Executive President of the Minority Chamber of Commerce, “one only needs to take a glance at today’s workforce marketplace at local level, their diverse and ever-evolving composition to discern the inevitable trend: the increasing and imperative need to have human resources strategically prepared to bridge people and organizations beyond language, cultural and other barriers“

The Minority Career Fair Miami 2015 is an opportunity to meet job seekers from various industries and specialties; including finance, marketing, retail, healthcare, pharmaceutical, communications, Information technology, Engineering, hospitality, linguistics, international relations/business, and much more. All confirmed participating companies will have access to resumes for registered applicants before this exclusive Minority Career Fair Miami 2015.

About Minority Chamber of Commerce: The economy of the future lies in the youth of today, our new generation. We are leading advocate for entrepreneurship education and provide programs to help businesses connect to college, universities, expand community access and develop minority workforce for private and public sector in America. For more information: www.minoritychamber.net

All the employers-members attending will be eager to hire immediately. Serious jobseekers can’t afford to miss this event and need to pre-register at [email protected]

For More Information:
Maria Loaisiga
Senior Planner Director
786/260-1572
[email protected]

National Hispanic Medical Association National Conference to Focus on Health and Wellness Strategies for Local Hispanic Communities

March 25, 2015

National Hispanic Medical Association National Conference to Focus on Health and Wellness Strategies for Local Hispanic Communities

WASHINGTON, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Medical Association, the nation’s leading organization working with Hispanic physicians to improve the health of America’s Hispanic and other underserved populations, will hold its 19^th Annual Conference March 26-29, 2015, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel, 2660 Woodley Road, N.W., Washington, D.C.

More than 600 physicians, other health professionals, and government and private sector advocates will gather for the conference that will focus on “Effective Strategies to Improve the Health of Hispanics in our Local Communities.”

Leading authorities will come from across the country to discuss Healthy Nutrition and Lifestyle programs for Hispanics to advance the NHMA Communications Campaign with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to inform policymakers and physicians to discuss how families can decrease childhood obesity.

“This year the NHMA is bringing hundreds of physicians and medical students to meet Congress,” states the President and CEO, Dr. Elena Rios, “to advocate for a 2 year continuation for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) with Medicare new payment method for doctors based on performance, to reduce Medicare Advantage cuts to seniors and SNAP programs for families, and to increase Hispanic premed students in community colleges.”

On Friday, March 27, at the Opening Plenary at 1:00 pm, leaders from the US Department of Health and Human Services, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Hogg Foundation, and Grantmakers in Health will share their successful programs about prevention of disease and coordinating patient centered medical homes for the growing Hispanic population in the United States. On Saturday, at the Luncheon, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD will address the audience on partnership building, and the Coca-Cola Company will address the need for low calorie/low sugar and better nutrition for Hispanic families. That evening, at the Awards Gala, Dr. Sandra Hernandez, President, California HealthCare Foundation will address the need for Hispanic leadership in health and mental health.

The NHMA sessions will discuss Increasing Hispanics in the STEM and Medicine Workforce and in Clinical Trials, New Technology to Monitor and Educate Hispanics in the Home, HIV-AIDS and Hepatitis C epidemics, Obesity Reduction, Aging Patients management, veterans’ health, behavioral health, as well as other topics.

NHMA will also be recognizing leadership efforts to improve Hispanic health – Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, Administrator of National Science Foundation France Cordova, George Paz, CEO, Express Scripts, Dr. Francisco Fernandez, Dr. Luis Aguilar, and presidents of Hispanic medical societies and health professional associations in the US.

The meeting is being supported by Centene, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, California HealthCare Foundation, Alta Med, Eli Lilly, Anthem Blue Cross, Dignity Health, CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield, Earthjustice, Maximus, Pfizer, NY Life, United Healthcare- Latino Solutions, American Heart Association, AT&T, Goya, Johnson & Johnson, The California Endowment, Novo Nordisk, Abbot, Abbvie, Takeda, PhRMA, The California Wellness Foundation, United Healthcare, WK Kellogg Foundation, Coca-Cola and others.

For more information about the NHMA Annual Conference, visit www.NHMAmd.org and see #NHMA2015.

Established in 1994 in Washington, D.C., the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) association representing the interests of 50,000 licensed Hispanic physicians in the United States. NHMA is dedicated to empowering Hispanic physicians to be leaders to improve the health of Hispanics and all Americans.

The Minority Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Invest in Miami: Investors and Entrepreneurs World Forum”

March 25, 2015

The Minority Chamber of Commerce Hosts “Invest in Miami: Investors and Entrepreneurs World Forum”

The Bi- Annual Investment Immigration Summit Presents EB-5 Projects and L1A Entering Capital Markets From Around the World to Miami

MIAMI, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Minority Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third global conference EB-5 & L1A Entrepreneurship Immigration conference next March 27 2014 at the world class facility Double Tree Miami Airport located at 711 NW 72 Avenue, Miami Florida. Immigration and investment experts as well as senior public officials join to discuss how the Green Card program can unlock foreign capital and incentivize investment through the Federal EB-5 Program and L1A for entrepreneurs for dedicate projects in Miami.

The conference will provide the latest market, legal, and economic information and updates to project developers, regional center executives, immigration, and legal professionals within the EB-5 & L1A for global entrepreneurs. Given the current condition of the credit market, EB-5 & L1A Visa may be the answer for businesses without traditional capital options and joint ventures opportunity.

“This promises to be a great opportunity on the EB-5 & L1A program for those who are looking to invest in businesses and create jobs,” said Minority Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Doug Mayorga. “We have seen a growing interest in those types of visas as an available and expedient source of capital. Now we want to help cities in South Florida by shedding light on the process.”

The conference will provide clear and practical information for:
Developers and business owners interested in EB-5 capital
Establish partnership with companies through L1A Visa
Minority Chamber of Commerce ‘Shark Tank program

About the Minority Chamber of Commerce: Our members and our coalition partners represent the lifeblood of the America economy. We pay the taxes. We create businesses. We create the jobs. We defend freedom and we build dreams for minority entrepreneurs. Capitalism is at a crossroads. The free enterprise system, based upon the values of individual initiative, hard work, risk, innovation and profit, built our great country. We must take action to reaffirm the spirit of enterprise in America with opportunities and direction.

For more information to register: [email protected] Fees for the full-day event start at $195. Space is limited. All the media will have access to the forum without any charge.

Media: Maria Loaisiga
(786) 260-1572
[email protected]

Discovery En Espanol Explores One The Greatest Mysteries Of Christianity

March 25, 2015

Discovery En Espanol Explores One The Greatest Mysteries Of Christianity

As part of its Holy Week programming, the network premieres the special SECRETOS DE LA CRUCIFIXION, Sunday, April 5

MIAMI, March 25, 2015 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Many of the secrets of Judeo-Christian religions have been hidden for centuries, but now, thanks to scientific advances and cutting-edge technology, a number of these controversial mysteries are being reexamined. In SECRETOS DE LA CRUCIFIXION (Secrets of the Crucifixion), a special airing Sunday, April 5 at 10 PM E/P, Discovery en Espanol explores the science behind the faith, examining facts and events related to one of the most iconic symbols of the Western civilization: the crucifixion.

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Directed by filmmaker and investigative journalist Simcha Jacobovici (“The Lost Tomb of Jesus”), the documentary follows the examination of human remains found in a Jerusalem ossuary believed to belong to “Mattathia (Matthew) son of Judah,” the last legitimate king of Israel, who, like Jesus, was crucified by the Romans. Based on analysis of the remains, which include a crucified hand and three iron nails, experts will have a unique opportunity to examine the bones of a man who was crucified around the time of Jesus of Nazareth, and unlock key facts about his crucifixion.

The documentary provides details of the investigation and the work of teams of scientists and anthropologists as they examine the forensic and archeological evidence to find answers to the following questions: How exactly was Jesus Christ crucified? What was the shape of the cross: the classic form used in most iconography, an “X” or a “T”? And finally, could the traditional depicture of Christ on the cross be all wrong?

Also on Sunday, April 5 at 9PM E/P, Discovery en Espanol will air the special “El sudario de DaVinci,” which examines the mystery behind the shroud of Jesus, a holy Christian relic.

For more about the network’s programming, please visit discoveryenespanol.com or follow us on facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.

About Discovery en Espanol
Discovery en Espanol connects Spanish-speaking viewers in the U.S. to the world and all its wonder and possibilities. It provides quality programming focusing on bold storytelling across core genres including adventure, ingenuity, natural history, investigation and current affairs. Created by Discovery Communications, Discovery en Espanol is widely distributed on Hispanic tier packages throughout the country. For more information, please visit discoveryenespanol.com or follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/discoveryenespanol and Twitter @DiscoveryenESP.

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