Public Relations

MARSHALL FNDN Names Nancy Lewis Heins to Board of Directors

Arthur R. Marshall Foundation Names Nancy Lewis Heins to Board of Directors

(Lake Worth, FL – May 4, 2012) Nancy Marshall, President of the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation, which champions the restoration and preservation of the greater Everglades ecosystem, today announced that Nancy Lewis Heins has been named to the nonprofit organization’s Board of Directors.

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PBS KIDS GO! WEB SERIES OH NOAH! OFFERS NEW VIDEOS AND GAMES

PRODUCED BY THIRTEEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH WNET, UPDATED WEBSITE ENGAGES KIDS IN SPANISH LANGUAGE LEARNING AND FUN

New York, NY—May 3, 2012. Oh Noah!, the fun and funny PBS KIDS GO! web series (pbskidsgo.org/noah) formerly known as Noah Comprende, is rolling out an impressive line-up of new animated interactive videos and games that introduce kids to Spanish. Games embedded in the videos, together with other interactive challenges and adventures on the website, provide children ages six to eight with an engaging introduction to Spanish vocabulary and common phrases.

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KRAVIS CENTER is Honored by School Board of Palm Beach County

School Board of Palm Beach County Salutes the Kravis Center for Supporting Teachers & Students

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SJ PUBLIC RELATIONS, A DIVISION OF THE SAN JOSE GROUP RECEIVES TOP BILLINGS FROM THE PUBLICITY CLUB OF CHICAGO

Agency Earns A Golden and Silver Trumpet Award from the 53rd Annual Awards Competition

Chicago (April 30, 2012) – SJ Public Relations (SJPR), known for its award-winning, strategic, multicultural communications campaigns, earned a Golden and Silver Trumpet Award from the Publicity Club of Chicago’s Annual Trumpet Awards competition. Now in its 53rd year, the awards honor achievement in public relations and communications across the Midwest.

WPB's Mounts Botanical Garden to Host SPRING PLANT SALE - April 28 & 29

Mounts Botanical Garden to Host Annual Spring Plant Sale and Hibiscus & Rose Shows April 28-29

(West Palm Beach, FL – April 20, 2012) The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden expects hundreds of local horticultural enthusiasts and gardening fans at the upcoming:

More than a… Spring Plant Sale
and Hibiscus & Rose Shows
Saturday, April 28 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
+ Breakfast for Mounts Members, 8 to 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 29 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In the Garden
FREE for Mounts members; $10 for non-members

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Boost Tax Refund by up to $5k with WEb Connector EZ - online EITC tax calculator

In the final days of tax season, WE Connect is encouraging Californians to try its online calculator that can help quickly and easily determine if they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) — a federal tax credit that can boost an individual’s or family’s federal refund by as much as $5,751. The WEb Connector EZ, created by Intuit, asks four questions and within minutes lets taxpayers know whether they may be eligible for the EITC.

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RENA BLADES to Receive Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Award - May 3

For Immediate Release
Contact: Elaine Meier
Elaine Meier Associates 561.330.3610

Rena Blades to Receive Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Women In Leadership Award

Honored May 3 at Kravis Luncheon

WEST PALM BEACH (April 5) – Rena Blades, CEO of the Palm Beach County Cultural Council has been chosen by Executive Women of the Palm Beaches to receive its 2012 Women In Leadership Award for the public sector.

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KRAVIS CENTER Presents 'Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE!' - May 5

Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE!
A BIG Family Musical
At the Kravis Center• Saturday, May 5th
Scholastic’s Clifford The Big Red Dog®, in conjunction with his 50th anniversary celebration in 2012-2013, comes to life on stage in an all new family musical, Clifford The Big Red Dog LIVE! at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts for two performances Saturday, May 5th. The show is a part of the Kravis Center’s Family Fare Series. Tickets start at $12 and are on sale now at the Kravis Center Box Office (561) 832-7469 or (800) 572-8471, or by visiting www.kravis.org/clifford.

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Accentmarketing Among Top 50 Women Led Businesses in Florida

Miami, FL (April 2, 2012) - Accentmarketing, a full-service multicultural marketing communications agency, was named one of the Top 50 Women-Led Companies of Florida by The Commonwealth Institute South Florida (TCI) and the Johnson A. Edosomwan Leadership Institute at the University of Miami School of Business Administration. Accentmarketing’s President & Managing Partner, Lisette Hoyo, was recognized during the prestigious ceremony that honors the women who lead these companies.

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KRAVIS CENTER Announces KRAVIS ON BROADWAY 2012-2013 Season

Oh What A 5th Anniversary Season with JERSEY BOYS Working Its Way Back During the 2012-2013 Kravis On Broadway Season!

Kravis On Broadway Announces the 2012-2013 Series

* CATCH ME IF YOU CAN (November 13-18)
* JERSEY BOYS (December 19-January 6)
* MARY POPPINS (January 29-February 3)
* BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (March 5-10)
* JEKYLL & HYDE with Constantine Maroulis & Deborah Cox (March 26-31)
* PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT (April 23-28)

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DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL UNDERGOES ON-AIR REVAMP

The network offers more adventure, more emotion and more experiences than ever before.

Discovery en Español, the #1 non-fiction Spanish-language PayTV network, announced today that it is introducing a bold evolution of its brand, implementing a character-centric makeover and immersive on-air redesign. The network’s new look launches today. The refresh kicks off with a robust programming line-up of over 170 hours of premiering series and specials, making it one of the most varied offerings in Spanish-language cable today.

PB County Cultural Council Posts Guide to Cultural Summer Camps for Children

Palm Beach County Cultural Council Posts
Guide to Cultural Summer Camps for Children

Potential Campers Can Apply Online for Scholarships;
Registration Deadline is April 13

(Lake Worth, FL – March 19, 2012) The Palm Beach County Cultural Council, the official arts agency that serves non-profit cultural organizations and professional artists throughout the county, has posted on its website (www.palmbeachculture.com) a guide to local summer camps with a cultural theme.

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Crane's BeachHouse Hotel in Delray Announces THIRD THURSDAY FUN-RAISERS 2012

Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar Launches Third Annual Series of THIRD THURSDAY FUN-RAISERS to Benefit Local Nonprofit Organizations

June 21 – Juneteenth Celebration

September 20 – PR Yak-Yak

October 18 – Reach Out

November 15 – Crane’s 10th Anniversary Party

(Delray Beach, FL – March 19, 2012) Cathy Balestriere, general manager of Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, today announced that the popular, Key West-style boutique hotel is launching its third annual series of THIRD THURSDAY FUN-RAISERS to benefit local nonprofit organizations.

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KRAVIS CENTER 20th Anniversary

The Kravis Center’s Annual Gala Celebrates 20 Years of Artistic Excellence & Commitment to the Community

On March 3rd, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts hosted its 20th Anniversary Season Gala, a black-tie dinner-dance that included a performance by multiple Gold, Platinum and Grammy Award® winner Chris Botti, America’s largest selling jazz trumpeter.

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Crane's BeachHouse Hotel in Delray Celebrates Mangos & Margaritas March

Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel in Delray Beach
Celebrates Mangos & Margaritas March - Olé!

(Delray Beach, FL – March 14, 2012) Cathy Balestriere, the general manager of Crane’s BeachHouse Hotel & Tiki Bar, today announced that the gorgeous Key West-style location is nearly halfway through Mangos & Margaritas March, kicking off a full season of South-of-the-Border enticements, including:

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METROPOLITAN OPERA GUEST ARTIST DEAN PETERSON featured with THE DELRAY BEACH CHORALE'S "An Afternoon at the Opera"

Dean Peterson, bass-baritone, whose noted guest appearance with The Metropolitan Opera and top opera houses worldwide adds an exceptional dimension to this program. Dean is originally from south Florida, so this is a rare and affordable local opportunity to hear him perform as a special guest.

This concert will also feature Delray Beach Chorale’s Young Artist soloists in lead roles from LaTraviata, Madame Butterfly, Faust, Lohengrin, Fidelio, Il Travatore, and Nabucco, and with piano and the 60-member Delray Beach Chorale in accompaniment.

CNN en Español Appoints Willie Lora News Director

Willie Lora has been appointed News Director for leading Spanish-language news network CNN en Español. He most recently served as the channel’s Washington, DC Bureau Chief and will relocate to Atlanta to assume his new position. The announcement was made today by Eduardo Suarez, Vice President of Programs, CNN en Español.

As News Director, Lora becomes CNN en Español’s primary news content executive. He will be responsible for strategy, planning and execution of all newscast content, coverage prioritization and editorial vision for the network.

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2/29 NY Event: HPRA-Hispanic Public Relations Assoc. Leap Into 2012 Networking Mixer

Hola!
I really hope that you can join us on TOMORROW, Wed. Feb. 29th for the HPRA Leap into 2012 networking mixer.
Please let me know if you have any questions or problems with the link.
PRESS/MEDIA Friends on my list are FREE. Please RSVP direct to me at Janice@sbawpr.com
Best,
Janice Torres
Register online today! Visit HPRA.com
Come Join us!

HPRA New York Leap Year Mixer
When: Wed., Feb. 29, 2012 from 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Where: Highland Park, 206 E. 34th St.

Online registration is required for PR attendees.
Media can RSVP to Janice@sbawpr.com

Fotolia Delivers Industry-­‐First Plugin for Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop

New York, NY, February 23, 2012 -­‐ Silicon Publishing and Fotolia announced an exciting new plugin that incorporates over 16 million stock photos directly into Adobe’s Creative Suite (CS5.5)

Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association and the National Latino Alliance on Health Information Technology Announce Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez as their “Lifetime Achiever Award” Recipient

Press Contact
John Simmons
LISTA
800-775-0889
simmonsj@a-lista.org

LISTA and LatinoHIT to Launches EHRInsights2015 in Washington, D.C.
New York, NY − February 22, 2012. Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (www.a-lista.org) and the National Latino Alliance on Health Information Technology (www.latinohit.org) announced today that the recipient of their 2011 Government Beacon Lifetime Achievement Award is the Honorable Congressman Charles Gonzalez

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