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Boston Architectural College Announces New Vision and Strategic Plan Highlighting Innovation and Expanding Global Access to Future-Oriented Design Education

BOSTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Boston Architectural College (BAC) today announced the launching of its bold new vision through its ‘BAC to the Future’ strategic plan. Through this innovative plan, the BAC’s focus will be transforming current programs and creating future-oriented design programs accessible to students in the U.S. and around the world.

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The Boston Architectural College campus at 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA.

The plan is the culmination of efforts that began in 2019, spearheaded by President Mahesh Daas. «This bold initiative demonstrates the institution’s long-term commitment to inclusive access to world-class design education for all students,» said Daas. «Our focus is to lead the way by creatively responding to sector-wide changes in higher education, and harnessing the wisdom gained during pandemic times.»

Throughout the BAC’s collaborative process, leadership engaged students, faculty, staff, trustees, and creative instigators as well as gathered insights for the institution’s future direction through «think wrong» design workshops and other creative fora along with conducting rigorous strategy validation studies to inform the plan. The five-year plan has been enthusiastically approved by the BAC Board of Trustees.

This year-long effort translated into a set of six vision statements:

We envision delivering on our educational mission of diversity and inclusion to help our students fully actualize their potential.
We envision the college as a global network, a cloud canopy with virtual aerial roots that capture social differences and facilitate the learning of the curious, the creative, the ambitious, the exemplary traditional and nontraditional students irrespective of social identities and geographic location.
We envision a network of seamless flows propelling students from preK-12 systems and across national and international postsecondary systems into design education.
We envision a world where design literacy is an essential quality of global citizens, and design thinking becomes a basic skill for all to build a sustainable, thriving, and robust community.
We envision promoting design literacy and design thinking to build a resilient and flourishing society.
We envision the BAC evolving into a robust and growing institution, and the BAC’s educational innovations emulated across the higher education spectrum.

This vision combined with supporting goals and strategies enable the BAC to undertake nine key initiatives in areas such as Academic Excellence, Social Justice, Global Growth, Design Entrepreneurship, and others.

One of the early initiatives, The BAC Cloud Canopy™ platform was expedited and launched its first component, The BAC Cloud Lab™ during the Coronavirus pandemic to meet students’ emerging needs. The groundbreaking platform offers cloud-based access to coursework, labs, events, and services on any enabled device—regardless of where students are located around the world.

«Since its inception over 130 years ago, this institution has been a hub promoting creativity and innovation. Its alumni—spread around the globe—continually transform the human experience through the built environment,» said Board Chair, Richard Martini, B.Arch. ’84. «Now, under the direction of President Daas, the BAC is advancing toward fulfilling its vital mission of diversifying the design fields. Not only does this influence how we approach the global learning experience, but it also prepares our students for producing real world, sustainable solutions.»

Founded 131 years ago, The Boston Architectural College is a recognized institution providing excellence in practice-integrated design education to members of diverse communities―with students representing 35 countries. Ranked #1 for Best Graduate School for Earning Potential and #4 for Best Architecture School offering Bachelor’s Degrees in the U.S. in 2020 by GradReports, the BAC offers on-site and online bachelors and graduate degrees in architecture, interior architecture, landscape architecture, design studies, and continuing education. In 2005, the BAC became the first institution in the U.S. to offer an accredited online degree in architecture. The BAC upholds the importance of inclusive admission, diversity, innovation, dedicated faculty, and the intrinsic value of both academic and experiential education.

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Loud And Live Announces Launch Of Loud And Live Studios

MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Loud And Live, a leading entertainment, sports and marketing company, announces the launch of its latest division, Loud And Live Studios.

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MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Loud And Live, a leading entertainment, sports and marketing company, announces the launch of its latest division, Loud And Live Studios.

Loud And Live, a Leading Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Company, Announces Launch Of Studio Division

Loud And Live, which has developed and distributed content across its respective divisions since 2019, has formalized and consolidated its content development efforts under the newly formed Loud And Live Studios. Based out of Miami, Loud And Live Studios will serve as the content arm for the company.

From livestreams, podcasts and short & long form content, to music specials, documentaries and branded content, Loud And Live Studios was established in an effort to continue supporting the company’s vision to innovate and expand its capabilities and better serve its clients. «We’ve been organically developing content for years, so the launch of this division is a natural step for us as the demand from consumers and brands for content of all types, digital, streaming, and beyond, continues to grow,» said Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live.

Within Loud And Live’s marketing services division, its content development work for brands has also grown exponentially. Most recently, the company has developed unique and branded content for clients such as Walmart, P&G, McDonald’s, Nestlé and Frito-Lay, among others. «When you boil it down, from sports and entertainment, to lifestyle properties and brand work, our capabilities and the nature of our business offers a unique ecosystem to develop original content for our business units, as well as for our clients», Albareda added.

Across its Entertainment division, the company has been producing music specials for the likes of Sony Music Latin, HBO and YouTube. Last year, it also live-streamed multiple concerts, including with Latin icons Ricardo Montaner and Fito Paez. Already in 2021, Loud And Live Studios is in the post-production phase for two music specials set to premiere later this year on a major global network, to be announced. It’s also finalizing deals with various global Latin artists for the exclusive rights to their livestreamed concerts.

Around Sports, the company has been developing and distributing content since its inception, including the production of the exclusive Spanish-language broadcast of the 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games, as well as the production and live broadcast of CrossFit Open 19.5, both which were hosted on Loud And Live Sports’ YouTube channel. Most recently, Loud And Live Sports launched the Trials, a global digital fitness competition that was broadcasted on a proprietary platform developed by Loud And Live, which featured athletes competing from across the world and representing a total of 72 countries. It also owns and produces the Loud And Live Sports Podcast, which features unique content from across the sports and fitness industries.

Building off its continued success, the company plans to establish Loud And Live Studios into a leading media and content development player.

An Entertainment, Marketing, Media & Live Events Company, Loud And Live performs at the intersection of music, sports, lifestyle and content development. Headquartered in Miami with additional offices in San Francisco, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Spain, Loud And Live is driven by its passion to create engaging experiences for global audiences. www.loudlive.com | www.instagram.com/loud_live | www.instagram.com/loudliveentertainment/ | www.instagram.com/loudlivesports/

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Loud And Live Announces Launch Of Loud And Live Studios

Leading Entertainment, Sports & Marketing Company Formally Establishes Content Development Division

MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Loud And Live, a leading entertainment, sports and marketing company, announces the launch of its latest division, Loud And Live Studios.

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MIAMI, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Loud And Live, a leading entertainment, sports and marketing company, announces the launch of its latest division, Loud And Live Studios.

Building off its continued success, the company plans to establish Loud And Live Studios into a leading media and content development player.

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Fintech Welcomes Over 300 MAPCO Express, Inc Locations

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Financial Information Technologies, LLC («Fintech»), the leading business solutions provider for the beverage alcohol industry, today announced that MAPCO Express, Inc has enrolled 336 of their convenience store locations. This partnership brings Fintech’s industry-leading automated beverage alcohol payments and data integration to MAPCO’s corporate locations across seven states.

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The selection of Fintech for beverage alcohol management comes from MAPCO’s short-and long-term goals to improve operational efficiency while also strengthening corporate visibility in the company’s beverage alcohol category. To ensure a successful rollout, Fintech worked diligently with MAPCO’s purchasing, finance, price book, and IT teams, as well as their distributor partners. Further, Fintech established a seamless alcohol invoice data integration into MAPCO’s back-office software, PDI Enterprise, to bring immediate and actionable data to the appropriate teams.

«The transition to Fintech has already given our teams the resources necessary to improve our beverage alcohol business. Fintech provides excellent communication and client support, and we look forward to a long, mutually-beneficial business partnership,» said Keith Slater, MAPCO CFO.

«We are proud to welcome MAPCO to our growing network of convenience store retailers utilizing Fintech’s profit-building platform. We remain committed to world-class service and are pleased to provide MAPCO with intuitive technology and data integration that will enhance operations as they continue to grow their business,» said Tad Phelps, Fintech CEO.

About MAPCO Express, Inc

The MAPCO team of more than 3,200 dedicated employees with a strong commitment to customer service delivers Convenience You Can TRUST® at more than 340 company-owned convenience and fuel retailing stores. Operating in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Virginia, Kentucky and Mississippi, MAPCO stores offer a wide array of high-quality products and services. Customers can refresh and recharge with freshly brewed coffee, packaged snacks and drinks, high-quality fuel and special deals through the industry-leading MY Reward$ loyalty program. MAPCO and its subsidiaries also operate a fuel logistics business comprised of more than 100 tankers and a fuel wholesale and fleet group serving more than 125 accounts. MAPCO is a subsidiary of COPEC, a leading South America-based retail company.

About Fintech

Fintech is the leading business solutions provider of affordable technology built to simplify beverage alcohol management for any business, of any size, that sells alcohol. We empower retailers, distributors, and suppliers by automating essential manual processes and data insights associated with product catalog management, alcohol invoice payment, customer sales management, and industry data collection. With over 30 years of industry experience and unwavering dependability, Fintech delivers an immediate ROI to 650,000 business relationships nationwide. By simplifying the day-to-day functions necessary to protect and grow margins, teams can get back to doing what they do best – taking care of customers and growing their businesses. To learn more, visit www.fintech.com.

FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. is the owner of the trademark FINTECH, the Stylized F Logo, and several other trademarks and service marks, many of which are registered at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The underlying software behind the services offered by FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC and content of this website are ©2020 FINANCIAL-INFORMATION-TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. All rights reserved.

Contact: Misha Hart, 800.572.0854 x 3827, mhart@fintech.com

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Legendary Latin Artist Celia Cruz’s African Roots Revealed Through Living Descendants and AfricanAncestry.com

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Known to many as ‘La Guarachera de Cuba‘ and the ‘Queen of Salsa,’ Celia Cruz, the most popular Latin artist of the 20^th Century, posthumously adds the Balanta people of Guinea-Bissau to her distinguished legacy. As part of AfricanAncestry.com’s Remember Who You Are campaign, Cruz’s iconic roots were traced using the…

«This is an exciting moment for us because Celia Cruz fully embraced her African heritage in life and her music, which is pretty trailblazing for her time,» said AfricanAncestry.com President and Co-founder Gina Paige. «We’re proud to support the growing number of people from Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, etc., turning to us to add the ‘African’ to their identities and legends such as Cruz paved the way.»

AfricanAncestry.com used its single lineage MatriClan^® test to trace Celia Cruz’s mother’s mothers’ line to the Balanta people of Guinea-Bissau as means to honor Cruz. Celia Cody, Cruz’s niece and namesake provided her DNA through a simple swabbing of the cheek.

Records show that nearly 600,000 enslaved Africans were brought to Cuba during the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Born in Havana, Cruz often integrated Yoruban Tribal influences in her work as a fearless show of African pride. «We now know she’s of the Balanta people — known as ‘those who resist’ — and we are honored to celebrate her legacy in this unprecedented way,» said Paige.

To see the video Reveal of Celia Cruz’s ancestry, visit AfricanAncestry.com/Remember. Visit www.AfricanAncestry.com for special Black History Month offers throughout February. For press inquiries in English and/or Spanish, contact Daniel Ali at Gatekeeper@TaylorCommunicationsGroup.com.

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Beraja Medical Institute Joins Quigley Eye Specialists

FORT MYERS, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Quigley Eye Specialists has partnered with Beraja Medical Institute (BMI) and Douglas Surgery Center (collectively «BMI»), a South Florida leader in the diagnosis and treatment of vision disorders. Beraja Medical Institute has been providing care to Miami-Dade County for over 30 years and now joins 19 other locations under Quigley Eye Specialists ownership in Florida. This partnership will establish Quigley Eye Specialists’ presence in Miami-Dade County.

BMI is led by ophthalmologists Dr. Roberto Beraja and Dr. Victor Beraja.

Roberto Beraja, MD, is a skilled ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon. In 1987, he earned his medical degree from the renowned McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Later that same year, Dr. Beraja co-founded Beraja Medical Institute, where he currently serves as the medical director of ophthalmic surgery.

Victor Beraja, MD, is a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Beraja graduated from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, Facultad de Medicina and is a member of the American Board of Medical Specialties. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the department of surgery at Florida International University College of Medicine in Miami, and Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.

«Partnering with BMI is an excellent opportunity for expansion into Southeast Florida,» said Dr. Thomas Quigley, Founder of Quigley Eye Specialists. «Miami-Dade is a vibrant market with impressive growth. For more than 30 years, Dr. Roberto Beraja and Dr. Victor Beraja have been taking great care of patients in Coral Gables and are respected surgeons with exemplary reputations. With a Southeast location, we will be able to build upon the success of BMI. We look forward to our partnership and are excited about the future.»

The partnership will ensure patients throughout Florida will have convenient access to industry-leading specialists, innovative treatments, and state-of-the-art equipment. Together, Quigley Eye Specialists and BMI have 36 optometric physicians and ophthalmic surgeons with three surgery centers in Southwest and Southeast Florida.

Founded in 1988, Quigley Eye Specialists consists of more than 100 medical professionals, including surgeons, optometrists, retina specialists, and technicians. Offices are conveniently located throughout Southwest and Southeast Florida in Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Coral Gables, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Naples, North Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Venice.

About Quigley Eye Specialists

Technology leaders in eye care, Quigley Eye Specialists is one of the nation’s leading multispecialty ophthalmology practices specializing in cataracts, laser cataract surgery, glaucoma, iLASIK, dry eye, eyelid surgery, retinal issues, corneal conditions, routine eye care and facial plastic surgery. As the number one choice for cataract treatment in Southwest Florida, Quigley Eye Specialists is committed to providing the highest level of quality eye care and service to the community. For more information or a full list of locations, visit www.QuigleyEye.com.

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Mazda Reports January Sales Results

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total January sales of 25,259 vehicles, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020. With 24 selling days in January, compared to 25 the year prior,…

Sales Highlights

Sales of Mazda’s family of crossovers, including the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9, totaled 20,279 in January, an increase of 6.9 percent compared to January 2020.
Sales of the CX-9 increased 5.7 percent in January with 2,698 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-5 increased 5.2 percent with 13,583 vehicles sold.
Sales of the CX-30 totaled 3,624 in January, an increase of 53 percent compared to January 2020.
Sales of the MX-5 Miata totaled 536 vehicles, an increase of 35.4 percent compared to January 2020.
Sales of the Mazda3 increased 22 percent with 3,046 vehicles sold.
CPO sales totaled 5,247 vehicles in January, an increase of 12.4 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported January sales of 3,769 vehicles, a decrease of 21.2 percent compared to January 2020.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.


	Month-To-Date				Year-To-Date

	January	January	YOY %	% MTD	January	January	YOY %	% MTD
	2021	2020	Change	DSR	2021	2020	Change	DSR

Mazda3	3,046	2,496	22.0%	27.1%	3,046	2,496	22.0%	27.1%
Mazda6	1,398	1,755	(20.3)%	(17.0)%	1,398	1,755	(20.3)%	(17.0)%
MX-5 Miata	536	396	35.4%	41.0%	536	396	35.4%	41.0%
CX-3	374	1,146	(67.4)%	(66.0)%	374	1,146	(67.4)%	(66.0)%
CX-30	3,624	2,368	53.0%	59.4%	3,624	2,368	53.0%	59.4%
CX-5	13,583	12,908	5.2%	9.6%	13,583	12,908	5.2%	9.6%
CX-9	2,698	2,552	5.7%	10.1%	2,698	2,552	5.7%	10.1%


CARS	4,980	4,647	7.2%	11.6%	4,980	4,647	7.2%	11.6%
TRUCKS	20,279	18,974	6.9%	11.3%	20,279	18,974	6.9%	11.3%

TOTAL	25,259	23,621	6.9%	11.4%	25,259	23,621	6.9%	11.4%


*Selling Days	24	25			24	25

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The Ad Council and Autism Speaks Further Advocacy for Early Autism Screening Through Latest Awareness Campaign

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Identifying the early signs of autism can make a lifetime of difference in helping a child access resources and thrive later in life. As part of their ongoing commitment to lowering the age of diagnosis and empowering more autistic children to reach their full potential, the Ad Council and Autism Speaks launched an all-new bilingual awareness campaign today encouraging parents and caregivers of young children to <a target="_blank"…

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According to the CDC, autism effects an estimated 1 in 54 children in the U.S., and though autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 18 months, the signs can begin to appear even earlier. Despite this, the average age of diagnosis is 4 years and 3 months, and even later in minority and low-income communities. This later diagnosis results in missing out on access to critical, life-enhancing resources and supports. As COVID-19 prevented many families from regular well-visits to assess progress toward developmental milestones, experts believe that even more children have gone undiagnosed in recent months.

The new campaign, which features three children on the spectrum and their families, centers on a series of birthday parties with select examples of how children with autism may respond differently to day-to-day situations and how parents can identify the signs and support their child’s healthy development. The spots resolve in the positive outcomes that are possible following a diagnosis – conveying how identifying a child’s unique needs can be a pivotal turning point to help them achieve better outcomes.

The awareness campaign prompts parents and families to provide early support by visiting ScreenForAutism.org or DeteccionDeAutismo.org, to access both English and Spanish resources to identify the signs of autism, take part in a screening questionnaire and request information from the Autism Speaks Autism Response Team before, during and after a child’s diagnosis. In addition, the site features free, bilingual materials such as the 100 Day Kit, providing families pivotal information and advice for making the best possible use of the first 100 days following a diagnosis.

Autism Speaks also offers a virtual adaptation of the Caregiver Skills Training (CST) program, developed with support from the World Health Organization. CST is an evidence-based program that helps bring autism best practices to low-resource settings, and it has been successfully implemented in 33 countries around the world. This series of animated videos makes it easy for parents and caregivers to learn how to support their child’s development through everyday routines and activities, which is more important today than ever for the many families whose access to intervention has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

«Increasing early screening and timely interventions for kids on the spectrum is a crucial part of our mission, and our work with the Ad Council is so important to advancing this effort,» said Pamela Dixon, director of clinical services and inclusion at Autism Speaks. «The earlier a child can receive support – whatever their unique set of strengths and challenges are – the better their future outcomes can be. We believe in a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential, and early diagnosis is critical to making this a reality.»

By sharing the positive outcomes that can follow a diagnosis, the campaign aims to destigmatize autism screenings, by encouraging the dialogue that is essential to accessing support. Research shows that early intervention can improve learning, communication and social skills among young children with autism. The campaign urges parents to understand how learning the signs of autism, many of which are identifiable early in a child’s life, can afford the best opportunities to deliver benefits across the entire life span.

«It was important that the ultimate takeaway was one of hope and positivity. We chose to use a childhood birthday to underscore the message that it’s never too early to look for signs of autism, and reassure parents that a screening is not something to fear, but rather the first step to a better life for their child,» says David Povill, executive creative director at BBDO.

«Early detection and screening for autism continues to be an important issue for the Ad Council to communicate to families because diagnosis and early intervention improve outcomes for children. And COVID presents a particularly unique challenge for parents of young children right now, since they aren’t interacting with physicians or childcare workers as much as they normally would,» said Ad Council Chief Campaign Development Officer Heidi Arthur. «On the other hand, parents and caregivers are spending more time with their children than ever before. It’s critically important that those parents know what signs to look for and know where to go to learn more.»

To learn more about early screening for autism, visit ScreenforAutism.org or join the conversation with @AutismSpeaks on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For personalized support and questions, contact Autism Speaks’ Autism Response Team at 1-888-AUTISM2, en Español at 1-888-772-9050 or email help@autismspeaks.org.

About autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder, refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication. We know that there is not one autism but many subtypes, and each person with autism can have unique strengths and challenges. A combination of genetic and environmental factors influence the development of autism, and autism often is accompanied by medical issues such as GI disorders, seizures and sleep disturbances.

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To find resources, join a fundraising walk or make a donation, go to www.AutismSpeaks.org.

About the Ad Council

The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit www.adcouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view our creative on YouTube.

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Cantu Beauty Announces Winners of Elevate Workshop Series in Partnership with 25 Black Women in Beauty

Womenpreneurs Alicia Scott, Arah Sims, and Tomi Alisha will collaborate with Cantu on a marketing campaign for their budding businesses to launch this spring

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Womenpreneurs Alicia Scott, Arah Sims, and Tomi Alisha will collaborate with Cantu on a marketing campaign for their budding businesses to launch this spring

STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cantu Elevate, the latest initiative from Cantu Beauty, an award-winning multicultural hair care brand, and ‘25 Black Women In Beauty‘ (25BWB) has selected the winners of the beauty business accelerator: Alicia Scott of Range Beauty, Arah Sims of Kyutee Nails, and Tomi Alisha of NaturAll Club. Each winner participated in the Cantu Elevate workshop series last fall and was chosen out of more than 60 women-led beauty businesses to receive a Cantu-sponsored campaign valued at $160,000. Scott, Sims, and Alisha advanced in the selection process through their enthusiastic efforts and engagement during the workshops and coupled with their innovative product offerings, captured the attention of Cantu.

Cantu Elevate 2021 Winners: Kyutee Nails, NatruAll, and Range Beauty

«With black entrepreneurs, especially women, starting businesses at a higher rate we wanted to provide a catalyst for these businesses to succeed,» says Dametria Mustin, Vice President of Global Marketing at Cantu Beauty. «After learning more about these amazing women-led businesses, I’m inspired by what they were able to take away from the experience to help navigate the shifts taking place in the beauty industry.»

As an entrepreneur, there is always room for continued education. During this transformative season, Cantu Beauty will team up with The Sasha Group (a VaynerX company) and Reddish to work directly with each womenpreneur to continue the journey of strengthening their brand. Together, Cantu, Sasha, and Reddish will use their respective expertise to help build a brand marketing campaign or e-commerce presence for each beauty brand to launch in spring 2021.

Sims, Alisha, and Scott will focus specifically on their business challenges to take their brand to new heights in the beauty space. After gaining public approval, Kyutee Nails, a direct-to-consumer nail glam company, came to fame using advanced technology to create nail polish art peel-n-press. Popular influencers and celebrities caught on and the trendy designs got exposed to over 20 million social platform users. Sims wants to leverage this opportunity to present Kyutee Nails as an innovative brand that fuses beauty with a purpose and revitalizes its e-commerce strategy.

NaturAll is seeking to set a new beauty standard by only using fresh, frozen, natural, and non-toxic ingredients to hand-make healthy hair formulas that provide ultra hydration. Vegan and cruelty-free makeup brand Range Beauty focuses on clean products for the forgotten shades, utilizing botanicals in makeup to create special formulas for acne and eczema-prone skin. Both brands are looking to learn how to manage a successful marketing campaign using the latest measurement tools to compare their metrics against other start-up competitors.

«The workshops were a great reminder to always tap back into our ‘why’ and ‘who’,» says Alicia Scott of Range Beauty. «My favorite part of the workshops was actually our homework after the first session. Writing out my North Star and thinking through my audience in more detail helped me think about our marketing efforts in a more targeted way.»

Cantu Beauty created Elevate with its marketing partners to provide access and education to help Black, female-led beauty businesses thrive economically within this new beauty landscape. Through guided workshops and a grant program, Cantu will continue its work with 25 BWB to provide a platform that accelerates continued growth for beauty businesses.

To learn more about each Cantu Elevate winner, follow Kyutee Nails (@kyuteenails), NaturAll Club (@naturallclub), and Range Beauty (@range_beauty) on Instagram. Additionally, follow Cantu Beauty on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for updates on upcoming Elevate workshops and events later this year.

ABOUT CANTU
It’s Cantu Beauty’s mission to celebrate you in all your glory. Whether you’re rocking coils, curls, waves, or straight tresses, Cantu designs products specifically with you and your hair’s versatility in mind. Cantu’s collection of award-winning products is inspired by beautifully textured hair to help you achieve any look you desire. With a one-of-a-kind formula, Cantu helps achieve everything from cutting-edge looks to classic styles.

ABOUT 25BWB
25 Black Women in Beauty is dedicated to elevating and celebrating Black female entrepreneurs, executives, and rising stars in beauty. The organization offers an exclusive network enabling intentional network, career placement, and other services. 25BWB has been featured by Glamour, Forbes, Essence, The Zoe Report, WWD, and other leading publications. Visit 25BWB.org to learn more.

ABOUT PDC
PDC Wellness & Personal Care Co. (formerly known as PDC Beauty & Wellness Co.) has its origins in Parfums de Coeur, Ltd., which was founded in 1981. PDC has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing beauty and wellness companies in the world. PDC’s portfolio of category-leading brands includes Cantu®, Dr Teal’s®, Eylure®, and Body Fantasies®. PDC’s products can be found at major mass, chain drug, grocery, and specialty retailers throughout the US, UK, and in over 60 markets globally. PDC was recently named U.S. Supplier of the Year, Consumables, Health & Wellness, by Walmart. PDC is owned by affiliates of CVC Funds and Leonard Green & Partners, as well as its management. For more information, please visit pdcbeauty.com.

ABOUT CVC CAPITAL PARTNERS
CVC is a leading private equity and investment advisory firm. Founded in 1981, CVC today has a network of 23 offices and over 550 employees throughout Europe, Asia, and the US. To date, CVC has secured commitments of over US$160 billion from some of the world’s leading institutional investors across its private equity and credit strategies. In total, CVC currently manages approximately US$105 billion of assets. Today, funds managed or advised by CVC are invested in more than 80 companies worldwide, employing over 400,000 people in numerous countries. Together, these companies have combined annual sales of approximately US$92 billion. For further information about CVC please visit cvc.com.

ABOUT LEONARD GREEN & PARTNERS
Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. («LGP») is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles. The firm partners with experienced management teams and often with founders to invest in market-leading companies. Since its inception, LGP has invested in over 90 companies in the form of traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and selective public equity and debt positions. The firm primarily focuses on companies providing services, including consumer, business, and healthcare services, as well as retail. For more information, please visit leonardgreen.com.

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The Home Depot Bringing 1,500 New Jobs to Dallas-Fort Worth Metro with New Distribution Center

DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot^® today announced it has opened a new distribution center in Dallas to fulfill online orders and store orders. The 1.5 million square-foot distribution center is designed to meet customers’ delivery needs through multiple channels, whether delivering items directly to customers’ homes or for pickup at local stores.

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The company’s newest Dallas supply chain site also manages customer delivery and installation of large appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators ordered in stores or online. From final sale to removal of old appliances, the operation offers an improved purchase and delivery experience for Home Depot customers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

«We’re focused on creating an easier and more convenient shopping experience for our customers’ home improvement needs, whether they shop in stores or online,» said Stephanie Smith, senior vice president of supply chain for The Home Depot. «Our supply chain is the foundation for delivering on our Pro and DIY customers’ changing expectations, which is why we’re investing to offer same day and next day delivery to 90 percent of the U.S. population.»

The Dallas-Fort Worth market is a key hub for The Home Depot’s delivery and supply chain strategy. Early last year, the company opened another delivery center at the new Dallas campus that delivers building materials and other bulky products directly to DIY and Pro customers when and where they need it, all within the same day or the next day of ordering.

The new facility features a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell charging station — a sustainable and more efficient way to power material handling equipment. It also includes more than six miles of mechanized lines and other automation technologies that enable increased product flow.

The facility is part of the company’s $1.2 billion investment to expand its national distribution and delivery network. Ultimately, the company’s supply chain footprint in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will grow from 2.1 million square feet to 4.5 million square feet and will create approximately 1,500 new jobs by the end of this year. The company currently operates 20 distribution centers in the state.

Interested jobseekers should visit careers.homedepot.com or text JOBS to 52270 for a link to apply for local positions.

ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,296 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2019, The Home Depot had sales of $110.2 billion and earnings of $11.2 billion. The company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.

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