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Agencies Unite to Increase Economic Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses

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Agencies Unite to Increase Economic Opportunities for Minority-Owned Businesses


WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at increasing referrals between the two entities and ultimately increasing economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.

“This partnership provides a great opportunity to help more of our nation’s minority business enterprises advance through increased access to capital,” said MBDA National Director Alejandra Y. Castillo. “It is significant to join with an organization that believes in the power and importance of helping small and minority businesses navigate through capital hurdles so that they can equally compete and have chances at long-term success.  It also supports our continued effort in helping to grow, transform and diversify our minority business community.” 

MBDA maintains a national network of 44 Business Centers equipped with specialists that help the nation’s minority-owned firms grow through access to capital, contracts, and new markets. ICIC is a nonprofit research and strategy organization that aims to strengthen inner city economies by providing businesses, governments and investors with comprehensive and actionable information in the field about urban market opportunities. Through their Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, they help small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and provide a forum to connect directly with debt and equity providers.

“We are excited to execute the MOU and continue our work together to help minority-owned businesses reach their full potential,” said Hyacinth Vassell, Director, Inner City Capital Connection (ICCC) of ICIC. “The ICCC program is well positioned to help minority-owned businesses build capacity and access the capital needed to grow and create jobs in America’s inner cities.

A major provision of the MOU includes establishing a referral system whereby ICIC will refer minority-owned businesses to the MBDA Business Center network for business development assistance and technical support. Likewise, the MBDA Business Centers will nominate and refer clients to ICCC for training, education, on the opportunities and program they offer.

About the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
MBDA, www.mbda.gov, is the only Federal agency dedicated to the growth and global competitiveness of U.S. minority-owned businesses. Our programs and services better equip minority-owned firms to create jobs, build scale and capacity, increase revenues and expand regionally, nationally and internationally. Services are provided through a network of MBDA Business Centers. After 45 years of service, MBDA continues to be a dedicated strategic partner to all U.S. minority-owned businesses, committed to providing programs and services that build size, scale and capacity through access to capital, contracts and markets.  Follow us on Twitter @usmbda.

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City
The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 1994 by Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter. ICIC’s mission is to promote economic prosperity in America’s inner cities through private sector engagement that leads to jobs, income and wealth creation for local residents. ICIC brings together business and civic leaders to drive innovation and action, transform thinking and accelerate inner city business growth and investment. www.icic.org

Inner City Capital Connections
Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) is a national program that helps small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and connect with debt and equity providers. Executive education seminars, provided by top-tier professors from leading entrepreneurship institutions, offer participants an immersion experience in practical skills ranging from talent management and entrepreneurial finance to marketing and investor pitch presentations. Participant executives are also matched for intensive coaching sessions with high-profile capital investors, provided through an exclusive portfolio with our partners.

Follow us at @iccc_icic or iccapitalconnections.org

Contact: MBDA Public Affairs
Phone: (202) 482-1375
Fax: (202) 482-5117
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.mbda.gov

 


L’Oreal Paris’ Ninth Annual Women of Worth Celebration Recognizes 10 Exceptional Women; Phyllis Sudman Named 2014 National Honoree

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L’Oreal Paris’ Ninth Annual Women of Worth Celebration Recognizes 10 Exceptional Women; Phyllis Sudman Named 2014 National Honoree

L’Oreal Paris Leading Ladies Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Diane Keaton, Eva Longoria,
Andie MacDowell and Aimee Mullins Joined Special Guests Hoda Kotb, Mika Brzezinski
and Mary Alice Stephenson to Honor 2014 Women of Worth


NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — L’Oreal Paris honored 10 women for their extraordinary contributions to their communities at the ninth annual Women of Worth celebration Tuesday night and recognized Phyllis Sudman, co-founder of Simon’s Fund, as the 2014 Women of Worth National Honoree. Inspired by L’Oreal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, “Because You’re Worth It,” the Women of Worth program shines a spotlight on women making a beautiful difference in the world through volunteerism.

(L-R) 2014 L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Honorees Jenny Williamson, Rachel R. Jackson-Bramwell, Stephanie Decker, Shaaron Funderburk, Corinne Cannon, Phyllis Sudman, Brittany Wenger, Audra Dipadova Wilford, Deborah Snyder (Front) Mary K. Hoodhood at Women of Worth celebration at The Pierre on December 2, 2014 in New York City.

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Thought leaders, celebrities and leading female executives from a variety of industries convened at The Pierre in New York City to hear and share the incredible stories of these inspiring women. This year’s star-studded celebration featured special presentations from L’Oreal Paris ambassadors Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Diane Keaton, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell and Aimee Mullins. Hoda Kotb, Mika Brzezinski, Mary Alice Stephenson and 2013 Women of Worth Lauren Book and Kaitlin Roig-DeBellis were also in attendance to pay tribute to the 2014 Women of Worth honorees.

United in their relentless approach to tackling some of society’s most pressing issues, the 10 newest Women of Worth are pushing boundaries by pursuing their passions to accomplish extraordinary feats and bring about important change. From providing diapers to low-income families, to housing young girls rescued from human trafficking, the 2014 honorees were welcomed into an esteemed community of 80 Women of Worth alumnae from the past nine years. 

Each Women of Worth honoree received $10,000 and was chosen following a rigorous nomination process led by L’Oreal Paris and the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, Points of Light. The 2014 Women of Worth National Honoree, Simon’s Fund co-founder Phyllis Sudman, was awarded an additional $25,000 after receiving thousands of public votes via L’Oreal Paris’ social channels and website in support of her efforts to educate people about the conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death in young children and athletes. Sudman created the organization after she tragically lost her three-month-old son, Simon, and she has been on a mission ever since to check hearts and save lives.

“Every year at this event I am humbled by the unwavering determination, commitment and strength of our Women of Worth honorees.  These women are making a difference and are incredible role models for us all,” said L’Oreal Paris President, Karen T. Fondu. “We are committed to bringing the stories of all of our Women of Worth – past and present – to new audiences with the vision of inspiring even more women to follow their passion and make an impact.”

“I am truly grateful to be chosen as one of this year’s Women of Worth and to be voted the National Honoree,” said Phyllis Sudman, co-founder of Simon’s Fund and Pennsylvania resident. “This recognition is important on many levels; it validates Simon’s Fund and our work as we educate even more people to help save lives, and it demonstrates that when we focus on helping others, we can make a difference in the world.”

2014 WOMEN OF WORTH HONOREES 
This year’s honorees support a wide range of important causes and projects, created through adversity and meaningful life experiences.

  • Corinne Cannon – Washington, D.C.; Founder and Executive Director, DC Diaper Bank, a nonprofit organization which has distributed over 1 million diapers to mothers in poverty to help reduce maternal stress, founded after Cannon’s own experience as a new mother showed her that even with a strong network of support, stress can affect parents in many ways.
  • Stephanie Decker – Sellersburg, Ind.; Founder, The Stephanie Decker Foundation, a nonprofit organization that helps children with prosthetics engage in sports and provides access to leading-edge prosthetics to those who need them, created after Decker lost both of her legs protecting her young children from the destructive forces of a tornado.
  • Shaaron Funderburk – Gastonia, N.C.; Founder, Off the Streets Program (OTSP) and OTSP Transitional House, a nonprofit organization providing a home and support for women recovering from drug addiction and homelessness, created following Funderburk’s own recovery.
  • Mary K. Hoodhood – Grand Rapids, Mich.; Founder, Director, Kids’ Food Basket, the largest childhood anti-hunger organization in Michigan which helps underserved children. Despite being quadriplegic, Hoodhood was determined not to let her disability hold her back from helping others and has thus dedicated her time to giving back.
  • Rachel R. Jackson-Bramwell – St. Clair County, Ill.; Founder and Executive Director, Project Compassion and Compassionate Resources Center, a nonprofit that provides support for the St. Clair County and Greater St. Louis-areas homeless and low-income women and children, often overlooked by government services.
  • Deborah Snyder – Alexandria, Va.; President and CEO, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation, a nonprofit that helps to eliminate homelessness among veterans, created after Snyder’s retirement from the U.S. Army as a Lt. Colonel and helicopter pilot.
  • Phyllis Sudman (2014 National Honoree) – Plymouth Meeting, Pa.; Co-founder, Simon’s Fund, which raises awareness of the warning signs and conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death in children.
  • Brittany Wenger – Bradenton, Fla.; Duke University student and aspiring pediatric oncologist who invented Cloud4Cancer, a computer program that uses artificial intelligence and test results to diagnose breast cancer with 99 percent accuracy, driven by a young family member’s battle with the disease.
  • Audra DiPadova Wilford – Santa Ana, Calif.; Founder, MaxLove Project, a nonprofit organization that empowers families fighting childhood cancers and life-threatening conditions with whole-body wellness resources, education and research, founded after Wilford’s son Max was diagnosed with brain cancer at age four.
  • Jenny Williamson – Granite Bay, Calif.; Founder and CEO, Courage Worldwide, an international nonprofit volunteer organization building homes for children rescued out of sex trafficking.


WOMEN OF WORTH PROGRAM
Now in its ninth year, the program has recognized 90 incredible women for embodying the spirit of the L’Oreal Paris brand, through commitment to their communities, selflessness and drive to make a difference in the world.

To learn more about the program and this year’s Women of Worth visit WomenofWorth.com, and L’Oreal Paris on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lorealparis) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/lorealparisusa). Follow the conversation using the hashtag #WomenofWorth.

ABOUT L’OREAL PARIS
The L’Oreal Paris division of L’Oreal USA, Inc. is a total beauty care company that combines the latest technology with the highest in quality for the ultimate in luxury beauty at mass. The L’Oreal Paris brand encompasses the four major beauty categories – hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics – and includes such well-known brands as Preference, Excellence, Feria and Healthy Look hair color; Advanced Haircare, Advanced Hairstyle, Elnett Satin Hairspray, EverPure, EverStrong, EverSleek, EverCreme, EverStyle, EverCurl and L’Oreal Paris Kids hair care; Advanced Suncare, Youth Code, Revitalift, Age Perfect, Ideal Clean, Ideal Moisture, Sublime Bronze and Men’s Expert skincare; and the Colour Riche, True Match, Infallible, Visible Lift and MAGIC cosmetics collections, along with a portfolio of mascara including Voluminous, Double Extend and Telescopic among many others. For more information on L’Oreal Paris and its brands, and to receive personalized beauty advice, expert tips and exclusive beauty content 24-7 (wherever you may be), check out www.lorealparisusa.com.

L'Oreal Paris ambassadors, Eva Longoria, Julianne Moore, Andie MacDowell, Aimee Mullins and Diane Keaton, attend the ninth annual L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth celebration at The Pierre on December 2, 2014 in New York City.

 

Phyllis Sudman, L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree, co-founder of Simon's Fund, raising awareness for sudden childhood cardiac arrest

 

L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth


Watch “Terra Live Music In Concert” Performance Featuring Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan And Pablo Lopez, Presented By Sprint

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Watch “Terra Live Music In Concert” Performance Featuring Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan And Pablo Lopez, Presented By Sprint


MIAMI, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Terra hosted the ultimate concert headlined by Latin GRAMMY® winner Luis Fonsi in the latest “Terra Live Music in Concert” presented by Sprint. The mega concert features 3 of the most talented voices in Latin entertainment including urban music sensation J Balvin, internationally renowned artist/DJ/producer Juan Magan and Spanish pop sensation, Pablo Lopez. The concert, exclusively offered to Terra’s audience, can be viewed at www.Terra.com.

To view the performances by artist, please click on their name below.

“It was an honor to be a part of such a special week of Latin music and be able to share the performances of some of our favorite artists through ‘Terra Live Music in Concert’,” said Ingrid Otero, Director of Programming for Terra in the United States. “The performances by Luis Fonsi, J Balvin, Juan Magan and Pablo Lopez in Las Vegas were incredible and truly made the Terra stage shine.”

Earning the title as the “Leader of the New Generation of Latin Music,” Luis Fonsi boasts an incredible 17-year-career as a musician, songwriter and producer, winning a Latin GRAMMY for “Song of the Year” for his hit single “Aqui Estoy Yo,” 13 Premios Juventud Awards, five Latin Billboard Awards, eight Premio lo Nuestro Awards, among others. Fonsi‘s repertoire included all of his greatest hits that have gained him platinum and gold record sales across Europe, South and Central America, as well as the new songs from his latest album, “8,” featuring “Llegaste Tu”, a duet with superstar Juan Luis Guerra, including “Corazon En La Maleta” and “Que Quieres De Mi,”among others.

Latin GRAMMY award nominated emcee/singer, J Balvin, who burst onto the music scene with his critically acclaimed debut album, La Familia, and has become one of the most promising new talents in urban music joined Luis Fonsi and the rest of celebrity line-up. Balvin is familiar to “Terra Live Music” having performed on the “Terra Live Music in Studio” stage this past June. Fresh off of his North American tour alongside Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull, the Colombian enticed fans with an urban pop experience with hits that included multi-platinum breakthrough single, “6AM” and current chart-topping single “Ay Vamos.”

Juan Magan, internationally renowned DJ and creator of the “electro Latino” movement, is one of the most successful Spanish artists of recent times; over 100 concerts around the world,  1 million in attendance, currently has the #1 song in downloads, streams and views with his new single – “Si No te Quisiera”.  Juan Magan showcased his unique style dance and Latin music including 2013’s most streamed and downloaded song in Spain “Mal de Amores”.  On the other spectrum of the musical wheel, Pablo Lopez brought the romantic sounds of his native Malaga.  His debut album went gold in his Native Spain and has had a series of #1 tracks – including “Vi” and “Mi Casa”. Pablo Lopez enamored everyone with soulful interpretations of his Latin Grammy nominated album Once Historias y Un Piano. 

These four artists have revolutionized the Latin music genre with their unique sounds. Fusing together the rhythms of Latin pop, Reggaeton, EDM and Electro Latino into a sensational concert experience, Terra has found the most fitting way to celebrate its 15-year anniversary on the stage that started it all: “Terra Live Music”.

Fans can enjoy the #TerraLiveMusic performance with @LuisFonsi, @JBALVIN, @JuanMagan, and @PabloLopezMusic as they experience the incredible concert all over again … Let @TerraMusicaUS know what you think about the event! Thank you @Sprintlatino for helping us put on another great Terra event #MexicoYMas500.

The unforgettable night can be enjoyed by fans around the world exclusively on www.Terra.com.

ABOUT TERRA

Created in 1999, Terra is the leading digital content producer in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries, reaching a monthly audience of over 100 million people. Terra reaches users through editorial content and is a pioneer in sports and entertainment live transmissions – from live concerts performed by artists like Paul McCartney, U2, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes and Kings of Leon, to all European League and championship matches as well as the Olympic Games. Terra’s content is offered in English, Spanish and/or Portuguese in 19 countries across the United States, Latin America and Europe, through multiple screens – computers, tablets and smartphones. Led by the Global CEO, Paulo Castro, Terra’s headquarters are in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and the company has offices in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Spain and the United States.

Terra has just launched a new responsive layout providing an innovative content and advertising delivery with the objective to simplify user’s lives and allowing advertisers to reach consumers in a whole new way.  

“Terra. Your World, Simplified.” Visit the New Terra at www.Terra.com or click here for more information on “Terra Live Music”.

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Its businesses also include Universal Music Publishing Group, the industry’s leading global music publishing operation.

Universal Music Group’s record labels include A&M/Octone, Decca, Def Jam Recordings, Deutsche Grammophon, Disa, Emarcy, Fonovisa, Geffen Records, Interscope Records, Island Records, Lost Highway Records, Machete Music, MCA Nashville, Mercury Nashville, Mercury Records, Motown Records, Polydor Records, Universal Music Latino, Universal Republic and Verve Music Group as well as a multitude of record labels owned or distributed by its record company subsidiaries around the world. The Universal Music Group owns the most extensive catalogue of music in the industry, which includes the last 100 years of the world’s most popular artists and their recordings. UMG’s catalogue is marketed through two distinct divisions, Universal Music Enterprises (in the U.S.) and Universal Strategic Marketing (outside the U.S.). Universal Music Group also includes Global Digital Business, its new media and technologies division and Bravado, its merchandising company.

Universal Music Group is a unit of Vivendi, a global media and communications company.

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Charles S. Coffey, O.C. to receive inaugural G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala March 28, 2015

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Charles S. Coffey, O.C. to receive inaugural G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala March 28, 2015


TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ – The University of the West Indies today announced that Mr. Charles S. Coffey, O.C., will be honoured as the inaugural recipient of the G. Raymond Chang Award at the sixth annual The University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at the Ritz-Carlton, Toronto.

The G. Raymond Chang Award has been established to honour outstanding individuals who exemplify the leadership and ideals of G. Raymond Chang, O.C., O.J. (1948-2014). Mr. Chang was a recognized outstanding business leader and philanthropist who embodied great humility and commitment to his fellow persons. Chang, who passed away in July 2014, was the Gala’s patron for the past five years.

The UWI Toronto Gala is proud to also award and celebrate other outstanding community leaders for 2015:

Justice Juanita Westmoreland-Traoré, O.Q. is the recipient of the Luminary Award, which is given to people of Caribbean Heritage who are outstanding achievers on an international scale in their respective fields or people who have brought to prominence issues which affect the Caribbean.

She is the first Black judge appointed in the history of Québec. She also holds the distinction of being the first Black dean of a Canadian law school (University of Windsor). A trailblazer in social justice and the first black woman to teach law, at the University of Montreal and at the University of Quebec at Montreal.

The Chancellor’s Award is given to Canadian organizations which have contributed significantly to The University of the West Indies and/or the Caribbean or outstanding organizations owned by people of Caribbean Heritage.

The 2015 honourees are Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival and George Brown College.

The Scotiabank Toronto Carnival is an expression of Toronto’s multicultural and multiracial society. In its 46th year it has become a major international event and the largest cultural festival of its kind in North America. An increasing number of attendees and participants come from the U.S., and overseas. Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an exciting three-week cultural explosion of Caribbean music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and performing arts.

Since its founding in 1967, George Brown College has evolved to support the labour needs of a variety of key economic sectors. With three main campuses and several other downtown locations, its alumni serve every major industry in Canada. From the Jamaica Project to the Nine Miles of Smiles initiative, George Brown College has played an influential role in education and health care across parts of the Caribbean.

The Vice Chancellor’s Award is given to people of Caribbean Heritage who have gone on to make significant contributions within their organizations and communities. The 2015 honourees are:

  • Mr. Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the world renowned Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). He is also a Film Programmer, Film Critic, and modern day cultural philosopher. As he travels the world searching for the films that emote, transform and create discourse, he remains a respected leader in his community, lover of all cultures.
  • Dr. Catherine Chandler-Crichlow, a University of the West Indies alumnus and Executive Director of the Centre of Excellence in Financial Services Education (COE). Dr. Chandler-Crichlow has over three decades of talent development experience specializing in the areas of executive and leadership development, curriculum development and implementation, technology-mediated distance learning and program evaluation.

The University of the West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala benefits the University’s Scholarship Fund, that, to date, has awarded almost 200 scholarships. The Patron of the sixth annual Gala will be The Chang Family, with Dr. Sheldon Levy, President and Vice Chancellor, Ryerson University and Dr. Herbert Ho Ping Kong, Co-founder, Centre for Excellence for Education and Practice as acting Co-chairs.

For tickets please order using the online form at www.uwitorontogala.com, or by calling 416-214-7848 or by emailing [email protected].

The University of the West Indies was established in 1948 as a College of the University of London. It achieved full university status in 1962. Today it is the only pan-Caribbean tertiary level institution offering a wide array of diverse and accredited programmes to 45,000 students throughout the region, with campuses in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica, Anguilla, Antigua, The Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Turks and Caicos.


FIBRA Prologis Acquires 923,700 Square Foot Class-A Portfolio

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires 923,700 Square Foot Class-A Portfolio


MEXICO CITY, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL14), the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of an approximately 923,700 square foot portfolio of Class-A logistics facilities.

The portfolio includes:

  • a 574,800 square foot building at Prologis Park Tres Rios in Mexico City’s Cuatitlan Izcalli submarket; and
  • two buildings for a total of 348,900 square feet in Guadalajara’s South Periferico submarket.

“We are pleased to acquire this portfolio from our sponsor,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, FIBRA Prologis. “This acquisition is accretive to our existing portfolio. These properties are recently developed Class-A logistic facilities located within our master-planned parks and are fully occupied with most of the leases from our sponsor’s global clients. This acquisition also increases our presence in our global markets, which are the most dynamic logistic markets in the country.”

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is the leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico.  As of September 30, 2014, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 178 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 29.8 million square feet (2.8 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

The statements in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management.  Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comision Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and  the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

FIBRA Prologis.

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Governor Brown Appoints Juliann Sum Cal/OSHA Chief

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Governor Brown Appoints Juliann Sum Cal/OSHA Chief


SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today appointed Juliann Sum as Chief of the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), building on her more than 30 years working to improve occupational safety and health throughout the state, most recently as acting chief of Cal/OSHA.

“I am grateful for the opportunity as division chief to maintain and enhance safe workplaces and practices for workers and employers in California,” Sum said upon being sworn into office. “We will continue to consistently enforce Cal/OSHA standards, develop new standards based on scientific data and practical experience, and collaborate with labor and management organizations.”

In 2014, Sum established a hiring task force to facilitate filling Cal/OSHA vacancies and enabling senior staff at the division to mentor new hires before retiring. She has also strengthened the training of field staff and managers, providing them with core classes in accident investigation, citation writing, case review and legal appeals.

“Cal/OSHA has made great strides under Juliann’s leadership,” said California Labor and Workforce Development Agency Secretary David Lanier. “She has helped strengthen workplace safety laws, improved communication throughout the division, and has secured additional resources for the division through her steadfast advocacy.”

During her tenure as acting chief, Sum also initiated successful efforts to encourage more immediate correction of workplace safety hazards. Last month she led the division’s effort to finalize and publish specific guidance to protect workers in healthcare settings from exposure to the Ebola virus and other infectious diseases.

“Juliann has been a tireless advocate for safety in California’s workplaces,” said Christine Baker, director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). “As chief she will continue to focus on strengthening Cal/OSHA’s enforcement, compliance, outreach and education efforts.” Cal/OSHA is a division of DIR.

Sum joined DIR in 2012 as special advisor to Director Baker. She was designated acting chief in September 2013. Previously, Sum served from 1994 to 2012 as project director with the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment at UC Berkeley, and attorney and industrial hygienist with the Labor Occupational Health Program.

Her extensive experience also includes work as an associate attorney with the Environmental Law Foundation, Litigation Associate with Carroll, Burdick & McDonough, and as industrial hygienist and business representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1245.

Sum earned a Juris Doctor degree from University of California, Hastings College of the Law, a Master of Science degree in environmental health sciences from the Harvard School of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science degree in biophysics from Brown University.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Employers who want to learn more about California workplace health and safety standards or labor law violations can access information on DIR’s website.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Program provides free and voluntary assistance to employers and employee organizations to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may call the California Workers’ Information Hotline at (866) 924-9757 for recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA District Offices.

For media inquiries contact Erika Monterroza at (510) 286-1164 or Peter Melton at (510) 286-7046.

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Covered California Partners With National Immigrant Rights Organizations To Reassure Consumers In California And Nationally That Immigration Information Is Safe, Secure And Confidential

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Covered California Partners With National Immigrant Rights Organizations To Reassure Consumers In California And Nationally That Immigration Information Is Safe, Secure And Confidential


LOS ANGELES, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leading national and California immigrant rights organizations joined with Covered California to announce a partnership to spread the word to all communities that immigration status should not deter anyone who can benefit from obtaining coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The federal government’s leading official overseeing health insurance marketplaces across the nation joined the effort Tuesday to reinforce the fact that information shared in health coverage applications will be kept secure and confidential.

Any U.S. citizen or person who is lawfully present in California is eligible for health insurance through Covered California even if they have family members in their household who are undocumented.

With the president’s recent executive order, there is renewed attention on undocumented residents, and they need to feel confident that they can apply for coverage for legal family members without any consequences.

“We want everyone to know that when you apply for health insurance through a health insurance marketplace like Covered California, all of your information is kept private and secure,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “It will not be shared with or used by any immigration agency to enforce immigration laws. All information you submit is used strictly to determine your eligibility for health insurance programs available under the Affordable Care Act.”

The partnership involves MALDEF (the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), the National Immigration Law Center, Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Los Angeles, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles and the California Immigrant Policy Center.

“Families need adequate health coverage, so no family should have to avoid seeking coverage because of understandable concerns about a political atmosphere that continues to demonize certain immigrants,” said Thomas A. Saenz, MALDEF president and general counsel. “We are thankful that Covered California and the Department of Homeland Security have made it crystal clear that immigration enforcement and health coverage should not and will not mix.”

“We are very excited about our partnership with Covered California informing our communities that they do not need to fear sharing their immigration status,” said Stewart Kwoh, president and executive director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Los Angeles. “There are an estimated 1.3 million undocumented Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders in the nation, and we hope that this guidance encourages members of our community to seek coverage without fear of getting a family member deported.”

“With the highest rates of being uninsured, Latino immigrants who are eligible must take advantage of the opportunity to pursue health insurance coverage for themselves and their families,” said Arturo Vargas, NALEO Educational Fund executive director. “The health of Latinos will determine the future health of the state. Given the high stakes, we will continue to work to ensure that the Latino community is aware that any information given to Covered California or HealthCare.gov being used for purposes of health coverage eligibility determinations is strictly confidential and will not be shared with any other government agency, state or federal.”

In October 2013, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued a letter assuring consumers that information provided by individuals for coverage at Covered California — and other health care exchanges — would not be used for any other purpose than to ensure the efficient operation of the exchange (the full letter can be found at www.ice.gov/doclib/ero-outreach/pdf/ice-aca-memo.pdf). 

The partners in this effort want all consumers to know that noncitizens or undocumented family members on an application for insurance for other legal resident members of the household are not at risk. If a household includes both legal residents and non-legal residents, the legal residents can apply for coverage without fear. Their information will remain safe, secure and confidential and will not be used for immigration enforcement purposes. In addition, applying for insurance through Covered California does not affect an individual’s immigration status, nor will it affect the immigration status of any family member on the application or their ability to become U.S. citizens or permanent residents in the future.

As part of this effort, the partners have developed and will distribute a fact sheet for California in English and Spanish, as well as a fact sheet for other states. Plans are in the works to produce fact sheets in other languages, including Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. The available fact sheets are online at the following links:

California fact sheets:

Fact sheet for other states: www.CoveredCA.com/news/PDFs/immigration-fact-sheet-us.pdf.  

Finally, while noncitizens or undocumented residents will not be eligible for Covered California health insurance plans, they may be eligible for specific, limited Medi-Cal programs. Individual consumers and their families are encouraged to research their options through Covered California to see what health coverage options are available to them. Help is available in local communities by visiting www.CoveredCA.com and clicking “Find Local Help.” On that page, families can find a Certified Enrollment Counselor or a Certified Insurance Agent near them who can answer any question or concern and can help consumers enroll in an affordable, quality health plan. 

About Covered California
Covered California is the state’s marketplace for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. Covered California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Small businesses can purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits.

Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the new market work for California’s consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.


Actress Adamari López And Amgen Launch Spanish-Language Chemotherapy: Myths Or Facts™ Website And Resources

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Actress Adamari López And Amgen Launch Spanish-Language Chemotherapy: Myths Or Facts™ Website And Resources


Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades

Aimed at Helping Spanish-Speaking Patients and Caregivers Take Control of Their Chemotherapy Journey


THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today launched Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades, a Spanish-language extension of the Chemotherapy: Myths or FactsTM awareness initiative for cancer patients and their caregivers, featuring actress and Emmy® award-winning television personality Adamari López. In 2005, López was diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer. She has since become a breast cancer advocate and is working with Amgen to share her personal story.

“When going through a difficult situation, like a cancer diagnosis, it is critical to get information in your native language. I learned this first hand during my own chemotherapy journey, when I struggled to find helpful resources in Spanish,” said López. “Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades aims to bridge a gap for Spanish-speaking cancer patients by providing valuable in-language information to help them take charge of their chemotherapy journey.”

Nearly one in two Hispanic men and one in three Hispanic women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. For those who go through chemotherapy, having online information and resources in Spanish is highly valuable. Research shows Hispanic adults faced with a cancer diagnosis have very specific challenges when undergoing treatment and many decisions are guided by cultural factors, such as language, beliefs, values and traditions.1,2

Mike Cusnir, M.D., oncologist and hematologist from The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami Beach, Fla., is also working with Amgen to bring a medical perspective to the awareness initiative. “Many newly diagnosed cancer patients have preconceived notions about chemotherapy,” said Dr. Cusnir. “For example, some patients believe they have to isolate themselves from friends and family during treatment, or are unaware of certain side effects that they need to be prepared for. Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades provides useful resources for Spanish-speaking patients and their caregivers to help them ask the right questions, and together, make the best decisions possible with their doctor.”

Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades provides cancer patients and their caregivers with educational online resources, a series of videos featuring López and Dr. Cusnir sharing their experiences and insights, and downloadable tools with important things to think about before, during, and after chemotherapy treatment. Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades, and the English-language Chemotherapy: Myths or FactsTM, are sponsored by Amgen. To learn more, visit www.chemomythsorfacts.com or www.miquimioterapia.com.

About Adamari López
Adamari López is an accomplished actress and Emmy® award-winning television personality. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, she underwent a successful partial mastectomy, as well as chemotherapy. Since her diagnosis, Adamari has served as a public advocate for breast cancer awareness, education and research and today, has teamed up with Quimioterapia: Mitos y Realidades to help raise awareness of the questions surrounding chemotherapy and what to expect from treatment.

About Dr. Mike Cusnir
Dr. Mike Cusnir is an oncologist currently practicing at The Mount Sinai Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami Beach, Fla. He has gained international recognition as a medical oncology expert through his work as a clinician, researcher and professor in the field. Dr. Cusnir’s research interests span gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and head and neck malignancies and he has published widely on these subjects with numerous peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Cusnir completed a hematology/oncology fellowship at the University of Maryland, Greenebaum Cancer Center in Baltimore.

About Amgen
Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology.

Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be the world’s largest independent biotechnology company, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential.

For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen.

CONTACT: Amgen, Thousand Oaks
Kristen Davis, 805-447-3008 (media)
Arvind Sood, 805-447-1060 (investors)

References

1. American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanics/Latinos: 2013-2014. Available here. Last accessed Sept. 2014.

2. National Cancer Institute. Stress Management Therapy for Chemotherapy Patients. Available at: http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/featured/trials/mcc-0502. Last accessed Sept. 2014.

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National Hispanic Health Foundation Honors Health Leaders and Awards Scholarships to Students from Health Professional Schools

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National Hispanic Health Foundation Honors Health Leaders and Awards Scholarships to Students from Health Professional Schools


NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) hosts its 11th annual NYC Awards Gala where 10 students enrolled in health professional schools will be given scholarships to help finish school and become health providers and experts in NY and the Eastern U.S. Since 2005, NHHF has awarded $511,000 to 174 students across the nation.

The event will be December 4, 2014, at New York Academy of Medicine, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

Also being honored are key leaders for transforming their organizations so that more Latinos will have access to healthcare:

  • Jay Hershenson, Vice Chancellor, City University of New York
  • Yvette Calderon, MD, MS, Assistant Dean of the Office of Diversity Enhancement at Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Manuel Gonzalez, Co-Founder & CEO, Pediatric Innovations USA
  • Natalie Morales, News Anchor, NBC Today Show
  • Luis Rosero, Director of Hispanic Business Strategy, Toyota Motor North America

“The NHHF Scholarship Gala honors these leaders to inspire the student scholars to deliver quality healthcare, given the new 10 million insured Latinos we have with the Affordable Care Act this year,” said Dr. Elena Rios, President and CEO of NHHF and NHMA. “And by partnering with visionary sponsors, we are able to increase the number of trusted healthcare providers for Latino families.”

The United Health Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor and dedicated $160,000 to NHHF’s Health Professional Student Scholarship Program. The other sponsors of the program include City University of NY, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, North Shore LIJ, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, Healthcare Education Project, New York Presbyterian, The Commonwealth Fund, and the Latino Commission on AIDS AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, New York Life Insurance, Maximus, Aetna, Pfizer, MGM Foundation, Toyota, and the American Beverage Association.

The NHHF Health Professional Student Scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding student leaders who are committed to careers in the Hispanic community. They were selected by the Latino Caucus of the American Public Health Association, Hispanic Dental Association, Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, New York University, American Podiatry Association, Physician Assistants for Latino Health, American Association of Pharmacy Schools and the National Hispanic Medical Association. The 2014 scholarship award winners are:

Brenda Lopez, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry
Gladys Arias,  NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
William Cortes, Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy
Keyla Gervais, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Jeffrey Reynoso, Harvard School of Public Health
Ana Cisneros, Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine
Lydiesther Martinez, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Josue Ordaz, Indiana University School of Medicine – Lafayette
Kenneth Price, New York University School of Medicine
Maria Saavedra, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford

NHHF is the 501(c)(3) organization started by the National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA), that represents 50,000 Hispanic physicians across the U.S. The mission of NHHF is to improve the health of Hispanics through research and educational activities.


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