Collaborating for Local Change

Toyota Employee Resource Groups Across Country Collaborate to Direct Funding for Social and Racial Justice Programs; Grants Awarded to 48 Nonprofits in 17 Communities Nationwide

PLANO, Texas, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Late last year, Toyota North America launched an initiative to bring employee voices to help address disparities in communities across the country. 

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Toyota Employee Resource Groups Across Country Collaborate to Direct Funding for Social and Racial Justice Programs; Grants Awarded to 48 Nonprofits in 17 Communities Nationwide

PLANO, Texas, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Late last year, Toyota North America launched an initiative to bring employee voices to help address disparities in communities across the country. 

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The idea: Create a grassroots employee-led fund to address social and racial justice issues spearheaded by Toyota’s 100 employee resource group chapters.

Toyota employee resource groups representing Asians, Blacks, Christians, People with Disabilities, Latinos, LGBTQ+, Parents, Pet Advocates, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals, as well as Environmental causes worked together to identify and direct funding to programs in their local communities.

«This initiative brought us together, providing a collective voice for good on issues that affect us all,» said Sandra Phillips Rogers, group vice president, chief legal officer and chief diversity officer, Toyota Motor North America. «It also gave our employees the opportunity to take concrete action within the communities where they work and live.»

The result:  A total of $475,000 in grants awarded to 48 nonprofits in 17 communities across the country, addressing critical needs such as food insecurity, healthcare access, economic self-reliance, youth mentoring, job training, and education.

One such nonprofit to benefit from the program is YWCA Charleston, in West Virginia. The organization is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, dignity and freedom for all. Funding will support their ongoing implicit bias training and outreach programs.

«Through this grant we can reach more people in the region and provide training and resources to increase understanding of how they can help eliminate racism,» said Debby Weinstein, chief executive officer, YWCA Charleston, W. Va.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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victor.vanov@toyota.com  

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Collaborating for Local Change

Toyota Employee Resource Groups Across Country Collaborate to Direct Funding for Social and Racial Justice Programs; Grants Awarded to 48 Nonprofits in 17 Communities Nationwide

PLANO, Texas, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Late last year, Toyota North America launched an initiative to bring employee voices to help address disparities in communities across the country. 

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Toyota Employee Resource Groups Across Country Collaborate to Direct Funding for Social and Racial Justice Programs; Grants Awarded to 48 Nonprofits in 17 Communities Nationwide

PLANO, Texas, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Late last year, Toyota North America launched an initiative to bring employee voices to help address disparities in communities across the country. 

Toyota Employees Collaborate for Local Change Infographic

The idea: Create a grassroots employee-led fund to address social and racial justice issues spearheaded by Toyota’s 100 employee resource group chapters.

Toyota employee resource groups representing Asians, Blacks, Christians, People with Disabilities, Latinos, LGBTQ+, Parents, Pet Advocates, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals, as well as Environmental causes worked together to identify and direct funding to programs in their local communities.

«This initiative brought us together, providing a collective voice for good on issues that affect us all,» said Sandra Phillips Rogers, group vice president, chief legal officer and chief diversity officer, Toyota Motor North America. «It also gave our employees the opportunity to take concrete action within the communities where they work and live.»

The result:  A total of $475,000 in grants awarded to 48 nonprofits in 17 communities across the country, addressing critical needs such as food insecurity, healthcare access, economic self-reliance, youth mentoring, job training, and education.

One such nonprofit to benefit from the program is YWCA Charleston, in West Virginia. The organization is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, dignity and freedom for all. Funding will support their ongoing implicit bias training and outreach programs.

«Through this grant we can reach more people in the region and provide training and resources to increase understanding of how they can help eliminate racism,» said Debby Weinstein, chief executive officer, YWCA Charleston, W. Va.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships. 

Toyota has created a tremendous value chain and directly employs more than 36,000 in the U.S. The company has contributed world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 30 million cars and trucks at our 9 manufacturing plants, 10 including our joint venture in Alabama that begins production in 2021.

To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Media Contact

Victor Vanov

victor.vanov@toyota.com  

469-292-1318

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Horario de verano: empiece la nueva temporada con seguridad

WASHINGTON, 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El domingo 14 de marzo marca el inicio del horario de verano, momento en el que los consumidores deberán adelantar una hora sus relojes. A medida que los consumidores dan la bienvenida a la nueva temporada, la Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) exhorta a las personas a que incluyan la seguridad en la primavera cambiando las baterías de las alarmas detectoras de humo y monóxido de carbono…

WASHINGTON, 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El domingo 14 de marzo marca el inicio del horario de verano, momento en el que los consumidores deberán adelantar una hora sus relojes. A medida que los consumidores dan la bienvenida a la nueva temporada, la Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) exhorta a las personas a que incluyan la seguridad en la primavera cambiando las baterías de las alarmas detectoras de humo y monóxido de carbono (CO).

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov. (PRNewsfoto/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Co)

Las alarmas de humo y CO necesitan que se les instalen baterías nuevas cada año, a menos que cuenten con baterías selladas de 10 años. Las alarmas también deben verificarse cada mes para cerciorarse de que estén funcionando correctamente. Instale detectores de humo en cada piso de su casa, dentro de cada dormitorio y afuera de las áreas para dormir. Las alarmas de CO deben colocarse en cada piso de su casa y afuera de las áreas para dormir. Siga las instrucciones del fabricante para la ubicación y altura a la que se deben instalar. Si suena la alarma de humo o de CO, diríjase a un lugar seguro fuera de su casa y llame al departamento de bomberos.

«Las alarmas de humo y monóxido de carbono salvan vidas», expresó el presidente interino de la CPSC, Robert Adler. «Las alarmas que cuentan con baterías nuevas le dan a su familia un tiempo valioso para escapar de un incendio o de una acumulación mortal de monóxido de carbono en su casa».

De acuerdo con un informe reciente de la CPSC, hubo un promedio anual de casi 362,000 incendios involuntarios de estructuras residenciales, 2,300 muertes, más de 10,400 lesiones y $669 mil millones en pérdidas de propiedad de 2015 a 2017. Según los CDC, en EE. UU. aproximadamente 400 personas mueren cada año por intoxicación por monóxido de carbono.

Monóxido de carbono:

  • Conocido como el asesino silencioso, porque no se puede ver ni oler, el monóxido de carbono es un gas venenoso que puede provenir de diversas fuentes, como las plantas eléctricas (generadores portátiles).
  • Si elige una alarma enchufable de CO, asegúrese de que también cuente con baterías de respaldo.
  • Nunca opere una planta eléctrica dentro de una casa, garaje, sótano, espacio de acceso, cobertizo o en el porche cerca de la casa.

Incendio:

  • Para evitar incendios, solicite que un profesional inspeccione cada año sus electrodomésticos que funcionan con combustible, como el calentador y la chimenea.
  • Mantenga los calefactores portátiles alejados de cortinas, camas y cualquier elemento combustible.
  • Asegúrese de que el suministro de agua de los rociadores contra incendios esté abierto.

Prepare un plan de escape en caso de incendio:

  • Asegúrese de que cada habitación cuente con dos salidas; generalmente una puerta y una ventana, y un camino despejado hacia el exterior a partir de cada salida.
  • Cerciórese de que todos en la casa conozcan el plan de escape y practíquenlo dos veces al año.

Para obtener más consejos para que usted y su familia se mantengan seguros, visite el sitio SeguridadConsumidor.gov.

Acerca de la CPSC
La Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE.UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) se encarga de proteger al público contra riesgos irrazonables de lesión o muerte asociados con el uso de miles de tipos de productos del consumidor. Muertes, lesiones y daños a la propiedad debido a incidentes con productos del consumidor le cuestan al país más de $1 billón de dólares al año. La labor de la CPSC ha contribuido a una disminución en el índice de muertes y lesiones vinculadas a los productos del consumidor en los últimos 40 años.

La ley federal prohíbe a cualquier persona vender productos sujetos a un retiro voluntario del mercado anunciado públicamente y llevado a cabo por el fabricante; o a un retiro obligatorio ordenado por la Comisión.

Para más información:
– Visite SeguridadConsumidor.gov.
– Reciba alertas electrónicas. 
– Síganos en Twitter @SeguridadConsum, @USCPSC y en Facebook e Instagram @USCPSC.
– Reporte productos peligrosos o lesiones por productos en www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Llame a la línea de información al 800-638-2772 (teletipo 301-595-7054).
– Contacto para los medios de comunicación.

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Horario de verano: empiece la nueva temporada con seguridad

WASHINGTON, 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El domingo 14 de marzo marca el inicio del horario de verano, momento en el que los consumidores deberán adelantar una hora sus relojes. A medida que los consumidores dan la bienvenida a la nueva temporada, la Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) exhorta a las personas a que incluyan la seguridad en la primavera cambiando las baterías de las alarmas detectoras de humo y monóxido de carbono…

WASHINGTON, 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — El domingo 14 de marzo marca el inicio del horario de verano, momento en el que los consumidores deberán adelantar una hora sus relojes. A medida que los consumidores dan la bienvenida a la nueva temporada, la Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE. UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) exhorta a las personas a que incluyan la seguridad en la primavera cambiando las baterías de las alarmas detectoras de humo y monóxido de carbono (CO).

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov. (PRNewsfoto/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Co)

Las alarmas de humo y CO necesitan que se les instalen baterías nuevas cada año, a menos que cuenten con baterías selladas de 10 años. Las alarmas también deben verificarse cada mes para cerciorarse de que estén funcionando correctamente. Instale detectores de humo en cada piso de su casa, dentro de cada dormitorio y afuera de las áreas para dormir. Las alarmas de CO deben colocarse en cada piso de su casa y afuera de las áreas para dormir. Siga las instrucciones del fabricante para la ubicación y altura a la que se deben instalar. Si suena la alarma de humo o de CO, diríjase a un lugar seguro fuera de su casa y llame al departamento de bomberos.

«Las alarmas de humo y monóxido de carbono salvan vidas», expresó el presidente interino de la CPSC, Robert Adler. «Las alarmas que cuentan con baterías nuevas le dan a su familia un tiempo valioso para escapar de un incendio o de una acumulación mortal de monóxido de carbono en su casa».

De acuerdo con un informe reciente de la CPSC, hubo un promedio anual de casi 362,000 incendios involuntarios de estructuras residenciales, 2,300 muertes, más de 10,400 lesiones y $669 mil millones en pérdidas de propiedad de 2015 a 2017. Según los CDC, en EE. UU. aproximadamente 400 personas mueren cada año por intoxicación por monóxido de carbono.

Monóxido de carbono:

  • Conocido como el asesino silencioso, porque no se puede ver ni oler, el monóxido de carbono es un gas venenoso que puede provenir de diversas fuentes, como las plantas eléctricas (generadores portátiles).
  • Si elige una alarma enchufable de CO, asegúrese de que también cuente con baterías de respaldo.
  • Nunca opere una planta eléctrica dentro de una casa, garaje, sótano, espacio de acceso, cobertizo o en el porche cerca de la casa.

Incendio:

  • Para evitar incendios, solicite que un profesional inspeccione cada año sus electrodomésticos que funcionan con combustible, como el calentador y la chimenea.
  • Mantenga los calefactores portátiles alejados de cortinas, camas y cualquier elemento combustible.
  • Asegúrese de que el suministro de agua de los rociadores contra incendios esté abierto.

Prepare un plan de escape en caso de incendio:

  • Asegúrese de que cada habitación cuente con dos salidas; generalmente una puerta y una ventana, y un camino despejado hacia el exterior a partir de cada salida.
  • Cerciórese de que todos en la casa conozcan el plan de escape y practíquenlo dos veces al año.

Para obtener más consejos para que usted y su familia se mantengan seguros, visite el sitio SeguridadConsumidor.gov.

Acerca de la CPSC
La Comisión de Seguridad de Productos del Consumidor de EE.UU. (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC) se encarga de proteger al público contra riesgos irrazonables de lesión o muerte asociados con el uso de miles de tipos de productos del consumidor. Muertes, lesiones y daños a la propiedad debido a incidentes con productos del consumidor le cuestan al país más de $1 billón de dólares al año. La labor de la CPSC ha contribuido a una disminución en el índice de muertes y lesiones vinculadas a los productos del consumidor en los últimos 40 años.

La ley federal prohíbe a cualquier persona vender productos sujetos a un retiro voluntario del mercado anunciado públicamente y llevado a cabo por el fabricante; o a un retiro obligatorio ordenado por la Comisión.

Para más información:
– Visite SeguridadConsumidor.gov.
– Reciba alertas electrónicas. 
– Síganos en Twitter @SeguridadConsum, @USCPSC y en Facebook e Instagram @USCPSC.
– Reporte productos peligrosos o lesiones por productos en www.SaferProducts.gov.
– Llame a la línea de información al 800-638-2772 (teletipo 301-595-7054).
– Contacto para los medios de comunicación.

*Entrevistas en español disponibles

Comunicado número: 21-094

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Motor Vehicle Dealers Industry | BizVibe Adds New Motor Vehicle Dealers Which Can Be Discovered and Tracked

NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BizVibe has expanded the number of companies which can now be discovered and tracked for their motor vehicle dealers industry group.

NEW YORK, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — BizVibe has expanded the number of companies which can now be discovered and tracked for their motor vehicle dealers industry group.

Discover 15,000+ motor vehicle dealer company profiles on BizVibe. Get started for free

Companies listed under the NAICS category for motor vehicle dealers are defined as being primarily engaged in retailing new and used recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, ATVS, and other motor vehicles (such as mopeds, snowmobiles, powered golf carts, etc.). BizVibe’s detailed company profile insights help users to discover, track, evaluate, and connect with motor vehicle dealer companies from all over the world.

More Details: https://trade.bizvibe.com/Other-Motor-Vehicle-Dealers/ 

BizVibe’s Motor Vehicle Dealers Industry Group Contains the Following:

  • Detailed company profiles, spanning across 150+ countries
  • 40+ related product and service categories
  • Company news tracking

What’s in a Company Profile?

  • Organizational insights such as key competitors, operating categories, products, and service offerings
  • Employee details such as key company personnel, stakeholders, and decision makers.
  • Company performance and risk monitoring
  • Latest company news with the option to sign up for weekly or monthly alerts

Quickly find the right companies best suited for your business. Get started for free

Top Countries

BizVibe’s platform contains 15,000+ motor vehicle dealers company profiles which span across 150+ countries:

  • 7,500+ companies in USA
  • 4,500+ companies in UK
  • 800+ companies in Canada
  • 500+ companies in Australia
  • 200+ companies in New Zealand

Products and Services

BizVibe categorizes all motor vehicle dealers into 40+ product and service categories including:

  • Caravans
  • Motorboats
  • ATVs
  • Motorcycles
  • Yachts

View all related product and service categories

News Tracking

BizVibe allows users to create custom dashboards to manage and track companies within motor vehicle dealer categories. Track the latest news of all your followed companies including:

  • Financial News
  • M&A Partnerships
  • Product/Service Launches
  • Management Moves
  • Compliance and Legal News

Retail Trade Industry Companies

The motor vehicle dealers industry group is a part of BizVibe’s retail trade industry. There are 27 retail trade industry groups in total. Discover retail trade companies for related industry groups:

  • Clothing Stores
  • Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Stores
  • Health and Personal Care Stores
  • Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
  • Automobile Dealers

View all retail trade categories

BizVibe for Buyers and Sellers

BizVibe is the modern B2B platform dedicated to connecting global buyers and sellers. Powered by the latest best-in-class solutions, BizVibe provides outstanding product features for both category managers and sales professionals.

For buyers, BizVibe helps companies quickly discover and shortlist suppliers, compare companies, create customized alerts for supplier news, and send RFI/RFPs from pre-built templates. For sales teams, Bizvibe allows users to efficiently build prospects lists, track and evaluate companies, and integrate their CRM.

This all-in-one platform was designed to equip users with all necessary tools needed to complete the entire buying/sales cycle in a single workspace.

About BizVibe

BizVibe has been conceptualized and built by a team based out of Toronto, Bangalore, and London. We are a branch of Infiniti Research and have dedicated units in all three locations. BizVibe helps buyers find the most relevant suppliers from around the world and help sellers target prospects who need their products and/or services. For more information, please visit www.bizvibe.com and start for free today.

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Freedonia Analyst Weighs In On Goodyear Tire & Rubber’s Acquisition of Cooper Tire & Rubber

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the leading US-based manufacturer of tires and a leading supplier of other industrial rubber products, announced recently that it was acquiring Cooper Tire &…

CLEVELAND, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goodyear Tire & Rubber, the leading US-based manufacturer of tires and a leading supplier of other industrial rubber products, announced recently that it was acquiring Cooper Tire & Rubber, the second-largest US-based tire producer. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021, will create a firm with annual revenues of over $17 billion and a global network of over 50 manufacturing plants.

According to Freedonia Group industry analyst Matt Zielenski, the transaction provides significant benefits for both firms. «For Goodyear, the company will be able to greatly its position in the large replacement tire market – both in the US and elsewhere in the world. Rising automobile prices in the US will encourage many people to extend the lifespan of their vehicles before trading them in, which in turn will support long-term demand for replacement tires. Additionally, as automobile ownership increases in such nations as China, the market for replacement tires will also rise.»

Furthermore, a burgeoning Asian market for motorcycles will provide additional growth opportunities for the combined company, as both Goodyear and Cooper have extensive product lines in that market segment.

Zielenski noted that for Cooper, the deal allows that company’s products to be sold through Goodyear’s extensive global distribution network – such as the TireHub joint venture with Bridgestone, as well as at Goodyear’s chain of Goodyear-branded service stations – thus broadening its customer reach.  Additionally, Cooper will have access to Goodyear’s technologies, such as run-flat tires, thus potentially boosting the performance properties of its replacement tire offerings.

For more information on the global market for tires, see the Global Tires study from Freedonia.

About the Freedonia Group – The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.

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Ismael Cala convenes a free Meditation Challenge through the app «Escala Meditando»

It will be between March 15 and 22 with the theme of Elevating self-esteem.

MIAMI, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ –…

It will be between March 15 and 22 with the theme of Elevating self-esteem.

MIAMI, March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Communicator, author, and strategist Ismael Cala will guide the first meditation challenge of 2021 between March 15 and 22 through the app «Escala Meditando», completely free, with the theme of Elevating self-esteem.

«Self-esteem is one of the most relevant factors for personal well-being and is key to relating to the environment in a positive way. Confidence and value as a human being are precious psychological resources. A healthy individual can resist unpleasant evaluations, both internally and externally, and that is called self-esteem,» explained Cala.

Those interested in participating need to:

  1. Download the app «Escala Meditando» on a cell phone and register. Those who already have it simply need to activate notifications to receive an alert when it is available.
  2. After registering, activate notifications to receive an alert when each meditation is available.
  3. Participants will have 72 hours to complete the daily challenge.
  4. Downloading and registration in the app are completely free.
  5. «Escala Meditando» is available on Google Play and in the Apple Store.

«Meditation seeks to achieve a state of attention centered on a thought or feeling. It is a life tool that reduces stress and anxiety levels in addition to relieving muscle tension and insomnia,» added Ismael Cala.

The meditation challenges will be «The mirror – building my higher self», «My body, my temple – the reflection of beauty», «The family circle – free yourself and value yourself», «Belonging – friendship», «Rhythmic love – to the same beat», » Growth at work – my best self», and «Being the change – a common good».

More information: https://www.appescalameditando.com/reto

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life coach and business strategist For five and a half years, he hosted the primetime show CALA on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur He is the author of eight bestsellers on leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal development, including «El Poder de Escuchar» and «Despierta con Cala». Cala was born in Santiago, Cuba in 1969. He graduated from the executive program of the prestigious Singularity University in Silicon Valley (California). Personally trained with great teachers including Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, Robin Sharma, Dr. Bruce Lipton, Dr. Joe Dispenza, and John C. Maxwell among others. He is the ambassador of the concept of Corporate Happiness for Latin America. He is the founder and president of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

 

 

 

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Windham Mountain Invests $4 Million in Capital Improvements

WINDHAM, N.Y., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Windham Mountain announced today more than $4 million in capital improvements and key weekend and holiday capacity limits on lift ticket sales for winter 2021/22. Highlights of the capital expenditure include a revamped Kid’s Center for children’s snowsport programs as well as significant snowmaking automation projects and sustainability efforts. The Resort also announced that season pass offerings will be available <span…

WINDHAM, N.Y., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Windham Mountain announced today more than $4 million in capital improvements and key weekend and holiday capacity limits on lift ticket sales for winter 2021/22. Highlights of the capital expenditure include a revamped Kid’s Center for children’s snowsport programs as well as significant snowmaking automation projects and sustainability efforts. The Resort also announced that season pass offerings will be available March 12-14 at the lowest-available rates.

«Despite the challenges of the 2020/21 season, our guests have frequently cited their enjoyment of the resort with reduced numbers of guests on weekends and holidays. There’s a lot to be said for an elevated mountain experience that prioritizes quality service over large-volume crowds,» stated Windham Mountain President and General Manager, Chip Seamans. «With this announcement, we are committing to provide full access to season passholders, while also planning for daily limits on lift ticket sales,» he added.  Demand for season passes this year was at an all-time high, resulting in limits on pass sales as the season unfolded. 

Season pass and seasonal program sales will launch with a 72-hour sale from March 12-14, 2021. Returning for next season is the popular Windham Ultra Pass – combining the benefits of unlimited skiing at Windham Mountain with an Ikon Base pass that offers skiing privileges at over 40 mountain destinations world-wide. Also back is the Windham-only Double Diamond Season Pass, along with the value-oriented Sunday through Friday season pass. Seasonal instruction programs for adults and youth, along with the Windham Race Factory competitive youth offerings will be featured. 

With Covid-19 safety measures in place, guests are encouraged to make purchases on-line whenever possible. Walk-up and telephone orders via 518-734-4300 will also be accepted.

Just two and a half hours north of New York City, Windham Mountain is a place to get lost and found again, to find stunning adventure close to home, and to be reminded of how good it feels to be alive with family and friends in the fresh air. Boasting 285 skiable acres across 54 trails serviced by 11 lifts, the Resort offers six terrain parks, an award-winning snowsports school, lodging, on-mountain dining, an Adventure Park, a full-service spa, and much more.

 

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Blue Shield of California anuncia que más de 1,200 centros de vacunación contra el COVID-19 se sumaron a la red mejorada de proveedores de California

OAKLAND, Calif., 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Como administrador externo del estado, Blue Shield of California ha logrado un progreso significativo en el objetivo estatal de suministrar vacunas a todos los habitantes de California de manera equitativa, segura y lo más rápido posible, especialmente en las comunidades afectadas de manera desproporcionada por la pandemia.

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OAKLAND, Calif., 10 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Como administrador externo del estado, Blue Shield of California ha logrado un progreso significativo en el objetivo estatal de suministrar vacunas a todos los habitantes de California de manera equitativa, segura y lo más rápido posible, especialmente en las comunidades afectadas de manera desproporcionada por la pandemia.

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La red mejorada de proveedores del estado ahora cuenta con más de 1,200 centros de vacunación en toda California representados por alrededor de 90 proveedores de servicios médicos que incluyen Centros de salud aprobados por el gobierno federal (FQHC, por sus siglas en inglés), clínicas comunitarias, entidades de salud multi-condado, sistemas hospitalarios, grupos médicos, farmacias y otros.

En combinación con los mega sitios operados por el gobierno federal, California está en vías de superar la meta de contar con la capacidad estatal suficiente para aplicar más de 4 millones de vacunas a la semana para el mes de abril.

«Estamos muy complacidos con el enorme progreso que ha logrado Blue Shield en desarrollar nuestra capacidad de vacunar a la población de California de forma rápida, segura y equitativa», dijo Yolanda Richardson, secretaria de la Agencia de Operaciones Gubernamentales de California. «Gracias al trabajo excelente de Blue Shield y los equipos estatales, así como de las autoridades locales de salud pública de todo el estado, creo que California estará preparada para aplicar la mayor cantidad de dosis de vacunas contra el COVID-19 que prevemos recibir del gobierno federal en las próximas semanas».

La lista actualizada de proveedores de vacunación participantes está disponible en este enlace.

«Nuestro objetivo es salvar vidas al ofrecer a todos los habitantes de California un acceso equitativo a las vacunas, especialmente en las comunidades más afectadas por la pandemia», dijo hoy Paul Markovich, presidente y director ejecutivo de Blue Shield of California. «Estamos trabajando en estrecha colaboración con los funcionarios locales, del condado y del estado, con los proveedores de atención médica y con otros sectores importantes para establecer una red de vacunación eficiente que se vea limitada únicamente por los suministros que recibamos. Juntos, podemos vencer a esta pandemia, reactivar nuestra economía y volver a la normalidad más rápido».

Algunos detalles actualizados sobre la red mejorada:

  • La red mejorada de proveedores del estado cuenta actualmente con más de 1,200 centros de vacunación
  • Todas las entidades de salud multi-condado fueron contratadas
  • Se están ampliando los sitios de OptumServe
  • Los Centros de salud aprobados por el gobierno federal (FQHC) en los condados de la Ola 1 firmaron un contrato para integrar la red del administrador externo
  • Se están finalizando los detalles sobre las opciones de vacunación para las personas con discapacidades y aquellas imposibilitadas de salir de sus casas
  • Se están finalizando acuerdos con los condados, incluidos los planes de igualdad que contratan a organizaciones comunitarias.

Es importante destacar que, durante el periodo de transición a lo largo de marzo, los proveedores que ya aplican la vacuna seguirán recibiendo dosis a fin de garantizar que estén disponibles para el mayor número posible de personas de forma equitativa, eficiente y segura. El objetivo es mejorar la red de proveedores de vacunación para aumentar su capacidad y apoyar el objetivo estatal de aplicar 4 millones de dosis a la semana.

Blue Shield sigue trabajando diligentemente para que el mayor número de proveedores elegibles participen en la red mejorada, incluyendo las FQHC, las clínicas comunitarias, las entidades de salud multi-condado, los sistemas hospitalarios, los grupos médicos, las farmacias y otros. Juntos, el objetivo es establecer una red que llegue a todos los rincones del estado, especialmente a las comunidades que se han visto afectadas de manera desproporcionada por esta pandemia. 

Blue Shield es un plan de salud no lucrativo que respondió a la convocatoria del estado y está respaldando sus esfuerzos de distribuir las vacunas para ayudar a salvar vidas. El plan de salud está trabajando en estrecha colaboración con todos los condados, sus funcionarios de salud pública y las autoridades estatales para establecer una red de vacunación que contribuya a cumplir el objetivo estatal de garantizar que todos los habitantes tengan acceso a las vacunas de manera equitativa, eficiente y lo más rápido posible.

El plan de salud está participando en esta iniciativa a precio de costo sin obtener ganancias del estado. Blue Shield no cobrará al estado por el trabajo de su personal dedicado a esta iniciativa; únicamente le facturará los gastos reales de apoyo a la red de vacunación hasta el límite del contrato.

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Blue Shield of California está dedicada a crear un sistema de salud no sólo digno de su familia y amigos sino además sosteniblemente económico. La organización no lucrativa tiene un estado tributario no exento, es un miembro independiente de Blue Cross Blue Shield Association y cuenta con más de 4 millones de clientes, 6,800 empleados y más de $20 mil millones en ingresos anuales. Fundada en 1939 en San Francisco y con sede actual en Oakland, Blue Shield of California y sus subsidiarias ofrecen planes de salud para cuidados médicos, dentales, de la vista, Medicaid y Medicare en California.

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Blue Shield of California Announces More than 1,200 COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Join California’s Enhanced Provider Network

OAKLAND, Calif., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California, as the state of California’s third- party administrator, has made significant progress in supporting the state’s goal of providing vaccines to all Californians equitably, safely and as quickly as possible, especially for communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. 

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OAKLAND, Calif., March 10, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Blue Shield of California, as the state of California’s third- party administrator, has made significant progress in supporting the state’s goal of providing vaccines to all Californians equitably, safely and as quickly as possible, especially for communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. 

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The state’s enhanced provider network now includes more than 1,200 vaccination sites across California, represented by nearly 90 healthcare providers that include Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), community clinics, multi-county entities, hospital systems, medical groups, pharmacies and others.

Combined with the mega sites operated by the federal government, California is well on its way to exceeding the goal of creating statewide capacity to administer more than 4 million vaccinations a week by April.

«We are pleased with the tremendous progress Blue Shield has made in building capacity to deliver vaccinations to Californians quickly, safely and equitably,» said California Government Operations Agency Secretary Yolanda Richardson. «Due to the good work of the Blue Shield and state teams, as well as local public health leadership across the state, I believe California will be ready to administer the increasing supplies of COVID-19 vaccine we expect to receive from the federal government in the weeks ahead.»

The latest list of participating vaccine providers can be found at this link.

«Our goal is to save lives by helping to provide all Californians equitable access to the vaccines, especially in those communities hardest hit by the pandemic,» said Paul Markovich, president and CEO, Blue Shield of California. «We are working diligently with local, county and state officials, healthcare providers, and other important stakeholders to build a high-performing network that’s only constrained by the supply we receive. Together, we can defeat this pandemic, reopen our economy and more quickly return to normalcy.»

Below are more details on the enhanced network: 

  • More than 1,200 vaccination sites currently in the state’s enhanced provider network
  • All multi-county entities have contracted
  • OptumServe locations are being expanded
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) in the Wave 1 counties have signed the third-party administrator network contract
  • Finalizing details on vaccination options for home bound residents and Californians with disabilities
  • Finalizing agreements with counties, including equity plans that engage community-based organizations

It is important to note that during the March transition period, the providers already administering the vaccine will continue to receive doses to ensure vaccines are available to as many Californians as possible. The aim is to enhance the vaccine provider network to increase its capacity and support the state’s goal to administer 4 million doses a week.

Blue Shield continues to work expeditiously to have as many eligible providers participate in the enhanced network including FQHCs, community clinics, multi-county entities, hospital systems, medical groups, pharmacies and others. Together, the goal is to build a network that reaches every corner of the Golden State, especially those communities that have been disproportionately affected by this pandemic.  

Blue Shield is a nonprofit health plan that’s answering the call by the state to support its vaccine distribution efforts to help save lives. The health plan is working closely with each county, their public health leaders, and state officials to build a vaccine network to help meet the state’s goal to ensure all Californians have access to the vaccines equitably, efficiently and as quickly as possible.

The health plan is taking on this effort at cost without making a profit from the state. Blue Shield is not charging the state for its staff time devoted to this effort. It will only bill the state actual expenses to support the network up to the limit of the contract.

About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California strives to create a healthcare system worthy of its family and friends that is sustainably affordable. Blue Shield of California is a tax paying, nonprofit, independent member of the Blue Shield Association with over 4 million members, 6,800 employees and more than $20 billion in annual revenue. Founded in 1939 in San Francisco and now headquartered in Oakland, Blue Shield of California and its affiliates provide health, dental, vision, Medicaid and Medicare healthcare service plans in California. The company has contributed more than $500 million to Blue Shield of California Foundation since 2002 to have an impact on California communities.

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