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GSD Venture Studios selecciona a XCOOP para impulsar su expansión global

SILICON VALLEY, California, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — XCOOP firmó un joint venture con GSD Venture Studios para acelerar la expansión global de esta fintech nacida en Latinoamérica. GSD, dirigido por Gary Fowler y Derek Distenfield, ya lanzó con éxito 15 empresas emergentes en todo el mundo, entre ellas dos unicornios.

A partir de este acuerdo Fowler y Distenfield asumirán un papel activo y ocuparán puestos ejecutivos en XCOOP…

A partir de este acuerdo Fowler y Distenfield asumirán un papel activo y ocuparán puestos ejecutivos en XCOOP Global como presidente de la junta y Chief Revenue Officer para llevar a cabo los objetivos de expansión y crecimiento global.

«Creemos que XCOOP tiene todos los ingredientes necesarios para ser una historia de éxito global. Han llegado hasta aquí con un gran esfuerzo y mucho talento, algo que detectamos y podemos potenciar para llevarlos al siguiente nivel», dijo Gary Fowler, de GSD Venture Studios y el nuevo presidente de XCOOP Global.

«Estamos en camino de convertirnos en el servicio de transferencia de dinero internacional peer to peer número uno en América latina con proyección global y la asociación con GSD Venture Studios nos permitirá acelerar aún más este proceso», dijo el fundador de XCOOP, Alex Torriglia.

GSD Venture Studios crea empresas innovadoras de inteligencia artificial que están superando los límites de cómo se construyen y utilizan las tecnologías emergentes. Las empresas de la cartera de GSD han logrado tasas de ejecución de USD 2 millones a USD 100 millones, expandiéndose rápidamente a medida que captura a los mejores talentos para ayudar a las empresas a #GoGlobal.

Además, GSD Labs, una empresa asociada de GSD Venture Studios, funciona como un acelerador enfocado en ayudar a las empresas internacionales a obtener financiamiento y expandirse en los Estados Unidos y más allá.

«Estamos encantados de que GSD Venture Studios nos ayude a reestructurar los procesos internos de la empresa para lanzar la operación con éxito en el mercado norteamericano y desde allí escalar globalmente», explicó Torriglia.

Acerca de XCOOP

XCOOP es la primera red cooperativa latinoamericana conformada por compañías de servicios «FINTECH», instituciones financieras, proveedores de tecnología, retailers y una red regional de comercios unidos con el fin de crear e impulsar la inclusión financiera de sectores no bancarizados de la población, a través de la creación del primer ecosistema Peer to Peer para pagos electrónicos y pagos móviles basados en el envío de remesas de dinero desde, hacia y entre los países de América latina y demás países.

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Zen Consulting/ prensa@zenconsulting.com.ar
Flavia Alemann / falemann@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.54248000
Florencia Gradi / fgradi@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.58781478

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GSD Venture Studios Selects XCOOP for Global Expansion

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — XCOOP, signed a joint venture with GSD Venture Studios, to accelerate global expansion of this fintech born in Latin America. GSD, led by Gary Fowler and Derek Distenfield, already successfully launched 15 start-ups globally.

This agreement ensures that Fowler and Distenfield will take an active role and will assume executive positions in XCOOP Global as chairman…

This agreement ensures that Fowler and Distenfield will take an active role and will assume executive positions in XCOOP Global as chairman of the board and CRO to carry out the goals of global expansion and growth.

«We believe that XCOOP has all the necessary ingredients to be a global success story. They have come this far with great effort and a lot of talent, something that we detected and can empower to take them to the next level,» said Gary Fowler, GSD Venture Studios and the new chairman of XCOOP Global.

«We are on track to become the number one peer to peer international money transfer service in the world and partnering with GSD Venture Studios will accelerate us even faster,» said the founder of XCOOP, Alex Torriglia.

GSD Venture Studios creates innovative artificial intelligence companies that are pushing the limits on how emerging technologies are built and used. The companies in the GSD portfolio have achieved execution rates of $ 2 million to $ 100 million, from workplace technology to aging in place. GSD is expanding rapidly as it captures top talent to help #GoGlobal businesses.

In addition, GSD Labs, a partner company, functions as an accelerator focused on helping international companies obtain financing and expand in the United States and beyond.

«We are thrilled that GSD Venture Studios will help us restructure the company’s internal processes to launch the operation successfully in the North American market and from there scale globally,» explained Torriglia.

About XCOOP

XCOOP is the first digital remittance company that integrates electronic and mobile payments based on money remittances from, to and between the countries of Latin America and to other countries.

More information
Zen Consulting/ prensa@zenconsulting.com.ar
Flavia Alemann / falemann@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.54248000
Florencia Gradi / fgradi@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.58781478

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GSD Venture Studios Selects XCOOP for Global Expansion

SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — XCOOP, signed a joint venture with GSD Venture Studios, to accelerate global expansion of this fintech born in Latin America. GSD, led by Gary Fowler and Derek Distenfield, already successfully launched 15 start-ups globally.

This agreement ensures that Fowler and Distenfield will take an active role and will assume executive positions in XCOOP Global as chairman of the board and…

In addition, GSD Labs, a partner company, functions as an accelerator focused on helping international companies obtain financing and expand in the United States and beyond.

About XCOOP

XCOOP is the first digital remittance company that integrates electronic and mobile payments based on money remittances from, to and between the countries of Latin America and to other countries.

More information
Zen Consulting/ prensa@zenconsulting.com.ar
Flavia Alemann / falemann@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.54248000
Florencia Gradi / fgradi@zenconsulting.com.ar/ +54.911.58781478

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Televisa has joined global leaders with its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. («Televisa» or the «Company») announced today that it has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), joining 1,000+ companies worldwide. The initiative drives ambitious climate action into the private sector by enabling companies to set science-based emissions reduction targets. It defines and promotes best practice in emissions reductions and net-zero targets in line with climate science.

Televisa is committed to…

Televisa is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and to strengthening its renewable energy programs in order to contribute to the national goal of clean energy generation, as well as to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal number seven, which fosters the use of and access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

The Science Based Targets initiative is a partnership between CDP, which is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts, the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), World Resources Institute (WRI), and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Sustainability is a priority to Televisa and an important component in the formulation of its business strategy.

Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the Company’s results and prospects. Actual results could differ materially from these statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release should be read in conjunction with the factors described in «Item 3. Key Information – Forward Looking Statements» in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20 – F, which, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this press release and in oral statements made by authorized officers of the Company. Statements contained in this release relating to the COVID-19 outbreak, the impact of which on our business performance and financial results remains inherently uncertain, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Televisa

Televisa is a leading media company in the Spanish-speaking world, an important cable operator in Mexico and an operator of a leading direct-to-home satellite pay television system in Mexico. Televisa distributes the content it produces through several broadcast channels in Mexico and in over 70 countries through 25 pay-tv brands, television networks, cable operators and over-the-top or «OTT» services. In the United States, Televisa’s audiovisual content is distributed through Univision Communications Inc. («Univision»), a leading media company serving the Hispanic market. Univision broadcasts Televisa’s audiovisual content through multiple platforms in exchange for a royalty payment. In addition, Televisa has equity representing approximately 36% on a fully-diluted basis of the equity capital in Univision Holdings, Inc., the controlling company of Univision. Televisa’s cable business offers integrated services, including video, high-speed data and voice services to residential and commercial customers as well as managed services to domestic and international carriers. Televisa owns a majority interest in Sky, a leading direct-to-home satellite pay television system and broadband provider in Mexico, operating also in the Dominican Republic and Central America. Televisa also has interests in magazine publishing and distribution, professional sports and live entertainment, feature-film production and distribution, and gaming.

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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offers Magical Family Getaways With Savings On Hotel Stays & Walt Disney World Theme Park Tickets Until June 18, 2021

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — No one creates a magical family vacation experience like the Disney Springs Resorts Area Hotels in the Walt Disney World® Resort, and now is the perfect time to book that long-awaited escape with exceptional rates for stays in your choice of six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels. With rates starting as low as $76 per night*, a stay at any of these hotels has the added benefit of a complimentary bus shuttle to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks (check individual hotels for bus information), plus a «Passport to Savings» booklet featuring discounts and specials from Disney Springs® merchants on entertainment, shopping and dining, and advance tee times and discounts at all Walt Disney World® golf courses. Make your Disney Springs Resorts Area Hotels room reservation at https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

With all that the Walt Disney World® theme parks and Disney Springs® has to offer, the decision is easy to plan your stay at one of the six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels. Situated on Walt Disney World Resort property, all six hotels are ideally located within easy walking distance to Disney Springs®, which now features more than 150 retail, dining and entertainment establishments. This includes exceptional dining options — ranging from casual fare to extraordinary restaurants by renowned James Beard Award-winning chefs – as well as outstanding shopping, unique attractions, and numerous choices to enjoy outdoor entertainment. Among the new offerings at Disney Springs® are Gideon’s Bake House, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brews, M&M’s Store, Rustic Cuff new pop-up location, and Fit 2 Run is back in a new location.

In addition to their convenient location and exceptional values starting at only $76 per night*, the six Disney Springs® Resort Area Hotels are known for their first-class facilities and on-site amenities. Additional benefits of staying at one of the six hotels include the ability to purchase Disney Theme Park Tickets at the hotels’ website, http://www.disneyspringshotels.com and at their Guest Service’s Desk.

2021 Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket Offers include a 4-Day Ticket for only $199 + tax (only $50/day), OR a 3-Day Ticket for only $179 + tax, OR a 2-Day Ticket for only $149 + tax. Both a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass system and valid admission for the same park, on the same date, are required for each person, ages 3 and up. Reservations are limited and subject to availability. Create the perfect Disney Theme Park experience today! Purchase tickets at https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

For families that like to enjoy multiple theme parks, Park Hopper® is available, allowing the guest to visit more than one park per day. Guests must make a Theme Park reservation via the Disney Park Pass reservation system for the first park they plan to visit. Guests will be able to visit a second park starting at 2 pm, subject to the park’s capacity limitations.

To take advantage of these Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels’ special rates, book your stay now through March 28, 2021 for travel between now and June 18, 2021. These special rates are:

B Resort & Spa – room rates from $79 per night;
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – room rates from $78 per night;
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – room rates from $109 per night (promo code V2);
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – room rates from $89 per night (promo code V2);
Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area – room rates from $79 per night;
Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – room rates from $76 per night.

For more information on the special hotel rates, or to make a reservation, https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/. Some blackout dates may apply, and availability may be limited. Resort fees, taxes, gratuities and daily parking, if applicable, are not included in above rates. This room rate offer is not valid with any other offer or promotion, or on existing reservations, or for groups.

Discover exciting new offerings as well as the classic favorites at Walt Disney World® Resort. For a quick glimpse at what you’ll enjoy at the Magic Kingdom®Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, or Epcot® visit here: https://disneyspringshotels.com/magic21/.

Theme Park Highlights:

Magic Kingdom® Park – Enjoy whimsical Character Cavalcades throughout the day, with some favorite Disney friends appearing along the parade route. Explore your favorite iconic attractions including the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Pirates of the Caribbean and «It’s a Small World».
Disney’s Hollywood Studios® — The whole family will love Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – a new adventure! Plus, you can take an adventure in a galaxy far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge; or the very popular Toy Story Land with Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Celebrate the magic of nature at Pandora – The World of Avatar where you can fly on the back of banshee, hike amid floating mountains or take a mystical boat into a bioluminescent rainforest! You will explore a lush African savanna on Kilimanjaro Safaris and have a quacking good time with Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Launchhpad McQuack on Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!
EPCOT® — Celebrate the arts and savor culinary creations at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, Jan 8 – Feb 22, 2021. Enjoy a hang-gliding adventure across the globe, or board an ancient Norwegian vessel and be whisked away to the kingdom of Arendelle! Plus, the Taste of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is only a month away, debuting March 3 and continuing through July 5. This annual family favorite includes gorgeous topiaries of Disney characters, 20 stunning garden areas throughout the park, more than 20 outdoor kitchens featuring specialty cuisine and libations, live music daily and more.

*Room rates are based on availability and do not include applicable taxes and fees. Some blackout dates may apply and availability may be limited. Daily parking fee, (if applicable), and gratuities are not included. This offer is not valid with any other special offers, promotions, reservations, or for groups.

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Invest Cyprus: United States and the Republic of Cyprus set to expand bilateral trade and investment, US Ambassador tells conference

NICOSIA, Cyprus, Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The United States is ready to expand bilateral trade and investment with the Republic of Cyprus, according to the US Ambassador to Cyprus, who said that security co-operation between the two countries «has never been stronger».

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Speaking during a video conference organized by Invest Cyprus, alongside the Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Christodoulides and Finance Minister Constantinos Petrides and, the US Ambassador Judith Garber called on US investors to explore business opportunities in Cyprus, saying the US was working with the Republic on an ‘action plan’ to enhance bilateral trade.

«While the US and Republic of Cyprus continue to expand our security partnership, our partnership cannot fully blossom without a parallel increase in public and private sector economic ties,» Ambassador Garber said.

Pointing to several high-level Washington visitors to Cyprus over the past year, the ambassador added: «The United States and Republic of Cyprus, to an unprecedented degree, are working toward together for peace and stability in the eastern Mediterranean region and our security cooperation in particular has never been stronger. These engagements are truly a tangible sign of the enduring US interest in the East Mediterranean in general and the Republic of Cyprus in particular.»

Through the conference, Cyprus is one of the first EU countries to move towards strengthening links with the US since Joe Biden clinched the US presidency. Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Christodoulides welcomed a recent MoU with the United States for cooperation in science and technology. «It is clear that Cyprus and the United States are two like-minded countries which aim to advance their partnership and act on common values for greater security, prosperity and stability in the Eastern Mediterranean,» he said, «All these developments create many opportunities for further co-operation. There is considerable presence of US investors on the island in key sectors such as energy, financial services, shipping and higher education, which is solid proof of confidence in the Cyprus economy. At the same, there is a lot of untapped potential and further prospects which should be further explored. We are ready for this.»

As part of a package of incentives to promote the island’s economic recovery, investors can take advantage of attractive tax rates and a set of newly approved Cabinet incentives targeting the international high-tech industry. George Campanellas, Chief Executive of Invest Cyprus added: «Cyprus is well placed to capture a business community looking for a business-friendly jurisdiction in the EU, and this extends to the finance industry, while also catering to the needs of tech companies.»

Invest Cyprus has introduced an one-stop shop for investment funds, private equity and family offices to support the landing of high value investments into projects that align with key government strategies for sectors such as healthcare, tourism and hospitality, education, technology and infrastructure projects.

Other speakers at the conference, Cyprus’s Proposition as an EU Financial Services Center for US Companies, included representatives from EY Cyprus, PwC Cyprus, KPMG Cyprus, Deloitte, Kinanis LLC, Chrysostomides LLC and Alter Domus.

About Invest Cyprus

Invest Cyprus (Cyprus Investment Promotion Agency) is the investment authority of the Government of Cyprus dedicated to attracting and facilitating foreign direct investment into the country. Its mandate is to raise awareness of Cyprus as a destination for FDI across the globe, providing certainty around all aspects of operating a business in Cyprus and supporting potential investors in developing their business case for investment into the country.

Investcyprus.org.cy

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FutureStitch, Inc. and TOMS® Partner on New, Innovative Sock Line

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FutureStitch, Inc. an Orange County-based textile and technology company, has announced a new partnership with TOMS, a philanthropic pioneer in the shoe industry. The multi-year licensing and manufacturing agreement will provide TOMS…

FutureStitch’s product design capabilities and highest level of advanced manufacturing

The two brands have made social and environmental responsibility core of their businesses, and now they’ll work together to design, develop, manufacture, market and distribute a state-of-the-art line of socks. The collaboration with TOMS showcases FutureStitch’s world-class technicians and machinery that are disrupting the archaic knitwear industry as a whole.

«We’re thrilled to partner with TOMS, a leading global company bringing better products to customers worldwide,» said FutureStitch Co-Founder and CEO, Taylor Shupe. «Our partnership demonstrates FutureStitch’s commitment to working with brands that share our values and guide today’s ideas into tomorrow’s technologies with scalable solutions at every stage of the product development cycle. TOMS has been a model of corporate social responsibility, and just like us, they’re in the business of improving lives.»

The FutureStitch and TOMS partnership focuses on the creation of high-quality and customized product. It means every component of the product can be tailored to create a complementary sock for TOMS shoes. In keeping with both brands pledge to social responsibility, every purchase enables investments in local partners who are working to create positive change.

«Our partnership enables us to leverage the power of FutureStitch’s product design capabilities and highest level of advanced manufacturing to build highly customized products to complement our unique shoe collection,» said TOMS CEO Magnus Wedhammar.

In addition to being SA 8000 certified, FutureStitch’s revolutionary manufacturing facility recently received the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification. It’s the first U.S.-based manufacturer in China to receive the LEED Platinum certification, which recognizes FutureStitch’s achievement in operating a healthier, more energy and resource-efficient building.

The product will be available in March on TOMS.com and in TOMS Retail Stores.

To find out more about FutureStitch and TOMS, visit futurestitch.com and TOMS.com.

About FutureStitch
Founded in 2017, FutureStitch, Inc. is a leading global textile and technology company founded by Taylor Shupe and Peter Shi. FutureStitch’s main purpose is to create premium knitted products through a business model that promotes social and environmental consciousness. In a continued mission to revolutionize the archaic knitwear manufacturing industry, in 2018, FutureStitch opened an industry-leading facility with unmatched design services and rapid time-to-market capabilities. In 2020, the FutureStitch factory located outside Shanghai, China received the highest LEED Platinum Certification for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility at every level of operation.

With offices in San Clemente, California, and Haining, China, FutureStitch has a strong brand portfolio that includes Stance China LTD, InStitches Inc., Boosocki LLC, FreshMD LLC, and Golden Willow LTD; and is the contract manufacturer of Stance socks.

About TOMS
TOMS has always been in business to improve lives. Since we first launched in 2006, our community has impacted 100,000,000 lives through our giving.

Today, we give 1/3 of our profits to efforts around the world that are creating positive change.

This is our commitment—to our partners, to our community, and to our future.

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CGTN: China celebra el Año Nuevo Lunar con una gran victoria en la mitigación de la pobreza

PEKÍN, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — El miércoles se celebra el «Lichun», el primer período solar del año, considerado el comienzo de la primavera. Como dice un dicho chino, «el trabajo de todo el año depende de un buen comienzo en la primavera».

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El presidente chino Xi Jinping, también secretario general del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China (CPC), visitó el miércoles el condado de Qianxi en la provincia de Guizhou al suroeste de China, previo al año nuevo chino.

El 12 de febrero es el inicio del Año Nuevo Lunar chino. En todo el país se realizan diferentes actividades tradicionales para dar la bienvenida al Año Nuevo.

En la plaza pública de la aldea de Huawu en un municipio étnico de Miao, Xi habló con los aldeanos que participaban en actividades festivas y extendió los saludos de Año Nuevo a las personas de todos los grupos étnicos del país.

Un modelo de mitigación de la pobreza

Guizhou, que solía ser una región a nivel provincial con la mayor población de personas pobres, ha sacado de la pobreza a más de 9 millones de personas desde 2012, con un producto interno bruto (PIB) que ascendió a CNY 1,78 billones (USD 276.000 millones) en 2020.

En la tarde del miércoles, Xi visitó el condado de Qianxi, ciudad de Bijie, donde inspeccionó el ambiente ecológico de un importante afluente del río Wujiang y visitó a los residentes locales en la aldea de Huawu.

La aldea es un ejemplo del esfuerzo masivo que adelanta el país para mitigar la pobreza. Fue sacada de la pobreza en 2019.

Bijie, enclavada en lo profundo de las montañas cársticas de Guizhou, solía ser una de las ciudades más empobrecidas de China.

Con el respaldo del gobierno central y de otros órganos estatales, la ciudad empezó a cultivar la tierra, convirtiendo áridas montañas en verdes exuberantes.

Luego, bajo la orientación de expertos, los aldeanos comenzaron a desarrollar la agricultura, la ganadería y el turismo rural.

Bijie convirtió la lucha con la naturaleza en resultados ganar ganar, y pudo levantarse de la línea de pobreza.

El presidente Xi denominó la historia de éxito de Bijie como «un modelo del impulso de alivio de la pobreza de China«.

Una gran victoria

En medio de la COVID-19, China ha cumplido con sus tareas para ganar la batalla contra la pobreza, y cumplió el objetivo de mitigación de la pobreza de la ONU 10 años antes de lo previsto.

Durante ocho años de trabajo sostenido, China ha logrado sacar del estándar actual de pobreza a toda la población rural, siendo casi 100 millones las personas beneficiadas.

China ha eliminado a todos los condados pobres de la lista de pobreza, y ha erradicado la pobreza absoluta y la pobreza regional.

La mitigación de la pobreza siempre ha sido una preocupación principal para el presidente Xi, quien reiteró que «no se debe dejar atrás a ninguna zona o persona pobre».

Artículo original: aquí.

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Realty ONE Group plantará UN árbol por cada UNA de sus transacciones en 2021 con su programa ONE Tree, ONE World

LAS VEGAS, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Realty ONE Group, una marca de estilo de vida moderno y una de las franquicias de más rápido crecimiento del sector inmobiliario, lanzó un nuevo programa para generar un impacto positivo en el medio ambiente y marcar una diferencia en las comunidades de todo el mundo. A través del programa ONE Tree, ONE World (UN árbol, UN mundo), el franquiciador global se compromete a plantar un árbol por cada inmueble que sus profesionales del sector inmobiliario compren o vendan en 2021,…

ONE Tree, ONE World es parte de la iniciativa sin ánimo de lucro ONE Cares (501(c)3) de la empresa y también ofrecerá a sus REALTORS^(R)la oportunidad de comprar o plantar árboles en nombre de sus clientes por los inmuebles que se hayan comprado y vendido a lo largo del año.

«El amor es nuestra regla de oro y retribuir es parte de nuestra COOLTURA, está en nuestro ADN«, afirmó Kuba Jewgieniew, director ejecutivo y fundador de Realty ONE Group. «ONE Tree, ONE World nos brinda la oportunidad de generar un impacto directo y significativo en nuestras comunidades de todo el mundo en más de 111.111 maneras.«

El año pasado, el UNBrokerage, como se le conoce en la industria, se sintió increíblemente orgulloso de donar casi USD 100.000 a organizaciones benéficas y comunidades de todo el país, junto con miles de horas de voluntariado en los mercados locales.

El franquiciador global tuvo otro año récord, al vender 86 franquicias a pesar de la pandemia, e incorporó a más de 2.600 profesionales del sector inmobiliario.

Obtenga más información en www.OwnAOne.com.

Acerca de Realty ONE Group

Fundado en 2005, Realty ONE Group revolucionó la industria al cambiar radicalmente el concepto de las franquicias inmobiliarias con un modelo de negocio único, una «coolture» divertida, infraestructura tecnológica y un nivel superior de soporte para sus profesionales inmobiliarios. La empresa ha evolucionado rápidamente para incorporar a más de 15.000 profesionales del sector inmobiliario en más de 300 oficinas en 45 estados de los EE. UU., en Washington D.C. y en Canadá. Realty ONE Group forma parte del 1 % superior en el país de acuerdo con REAL Trends, ha sido reconocido por Entrepreneur Magazine como una de las cinco mejores franquicias inmobiliarias, y ha estado en la lista de compañías de más rápido crecimiento de Inc. 500 durante siete años consecutivos. Realty ONE Group sigue avanzando y abriendo puertas, no solo para sus clientes, sino también para profesionales inmobiliarios y propietarios de franquicias. Para obtener más información, visite www.RealtyONEGroup.com.

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Boston Architectural College anuncia su nueva visión y plan estratégico que resalta la innovación y amplía el acceso global a la educación en diseño orientada al futuro

BOSTON, 4 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Boston Architectural College (BAC) anunció hoy el lanzamiento de su nueva y audaz visión a través del plan estratégico «BAC to the Future». Por medio de este innovador plan, el enfoque del BAC se centrará en transformar los programas actuales y crear programas de diseño orientados al futuro, accesibles para estudiantes en los Estados Unidos y a nivel mundial.

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Este plan es la culminación de los esfuerzos iniciados en 2019 encabezados por el presidente Mahesh Daas. «Esta audaz iniciativa demuestra el compromiso a largo plazo de la institución con el acceso inclusivo a la educación en diseño de clase mundial para todos los estudiantes», comentó Daas. «Nuestro enfoque se centra en liderar el camino respondiendo de manera creativa a los grandes cambios en la educación superior del sector, y aprovechar los conocimientos obtenidos durante los tiempos de la pandemia».

En el proceso colaborativo de BAC, la dirección integró estudiantes, docentes, personal, directivos y promotores creativos junto con percepciones sobre el rumbo futuro de la institución, por medio de los talleres de diseño «think wrong» y otros foros creativos, para llevar a cabo rigurosos estudios de validación estratégica y elaborar el plan. El plan a cinco años fue aprobado con gran entusiasmo por la junta directiva del BAC.

Este trabajo, extendido a lo largo de un año, derivó en un conjunto de seis declaraciones de visión:

Visualizamos cumplir nuestra misión educativa de diversidad e inclusión para ayudar a que los estudiantes puedan explotar completamente su potencial.
Visualizamos la universidad como una red global, un follaje en la nube con raíces aéreas virtuales que capturen las diferencias sociales y faciliten el aprendizaje de los estudiantes tradicionales y no tradicionales curiosos, creativos y ambiciosos, independientemente de sus identidades sociales o su ubicación geográfica.
Vislumbramos una red de flujos ininterrumpidos que impulsen a los estudiantes en los sistemas desde prekínder hasta grado 12 y en sistemas de educación superior nacionales e internacionales hacia la educación en diseño.
Imaginamos un mundo donde el conocimiento en diseño sea una cualidad esencial de los ciudadanos globales, y el pensamiento del diseño se convierta en una habilidad básica para todos, para construir una comunidad sostenible, pujante y sólida.
Ambicionamos promover el conocimiento y el pensamiento del diseño para construir una sociedad resiliente y próspera.
Visualizamos el BAC evolucionando hacia una institución sólida y creciente, y que las innovaciones educativas de BAC sean emuladas a lo largo del espectro de la educación superior.

Esta visión, combinada con diferentes estrategias y objetivos conexos, le permiten al BAC emprender nueve iniciativas fundamentales en áreas como Excelencia Académica, Justicia Social, Crecimiento Global, Emprendimiento en Diseño y otras.

Una de las primeras iniciativas, la plataforma «The BAC Cloud Canopy™», se aceleró y lanzó su primer componente llamado «The BAC Cloud Lab™» durante la pandemia del coronavirus, buscando satisfacer las necesidades emergentes de los estudiantes. Esta revolucionaria plataforma ofrece acceso en la nube a cursos, laboratorios, eventos y servicios en cualquier dispositivo compatible, independientemente del lugar del mundo donde se encuentren los estudiantes.

«Desde su fundación hace 130 años, la institución ha sido un centro neurálgico que promueve la creatividad y la innovación. Sus exalumnos, esparcidos alrededor del mundo, transforman continuamente la experiencia humana a través del entorno construido», afirmó Richard Martini, miembro de la junta y promoción B.Arch. ’84. «Hoy, bajo la dirección del presidente Daas, el BAC avanza para cumplir su misión vital de diversificar los campos del diseño. Esto no solo ejerce influencia sobre cómo abordamos la experiencia de aprendizaje global, sino que también prepara a nuestros estudiantes para elaborar soluciones sostenibles para el mundo real».

Fundado hace 131 años, el Boston Architectural College es una institución reconocida que propende por la excelencia en la educación en diseño integrada a la práctica, para miembros de diversas comunidades, y con estudiantes provenientes de 35 países. Calificada la no. 1 como Mejor Escuela de Posgrado en Potencial de Ingresos, y no. 4 como Mejor Escuela de Arquitectura con oferta de Títulos de Licenciatura en los Estados Unidos para 2020 por GradReports, el BAC ofrece programas de licenciatura y posgrados, presenciales y en línea, en arquitectura, arquitectura interior, arquitectura paisajista, estudios de diseño y educación continua. En 2005, el BAC se convirtió en la primera institución de los Estados Unidos en ofrecer un pregrado virtual acreditado en arquitectura. El BAC defiende la importancia de la admisión inclusiva, la diversidad, la innovación, la docencia permanente y el valor intrínseco de la educación, tanto académica como experiencial.

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