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BEST BUY, EARVIN ?MAGIC? JOHNSON AND THE MAGIC JOHNSON
FOUNDATION EMPOWER NORTH MIAMI
WHAT:
Best Buy and the Magic Johnson will unveil a technology makeover for the
Magic Johnson Foundation Community Empowerment Center at NANAY Community Center
in North Miami. Through new product
integration, and on-site support from Best Buy?s Geek Squad, the updated center
will be reconfigured to create a connected classroom environment as well as an
expanded curriculum. . Best Buy also is installing new technology throughout the
NANAY Center to facilitate group learning and NANAY?s ability to connect with
and utilize external resources.
Tours and demonstrations will be conducted by Best Buy and center
representatives.
WHO:
Best Buy,
Earvin ?Magic? Johnson and the Magic Johnson Foundation
WHEN:
Monday, July 25
from 8:45-9:30 ? a.m.
NOTE: Media reps ? please arrive
and check-in at 8:15. At 8:45, Mr. Johnson and representatives from Best Buy and
NANAY will make remarks and entertain questions.
WHERE:
Magic Johnson Community Empowerment
Center ? Miami
NANAY Community Center
659 NE 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161
WHY:
Magic Johnson Enterprises and Best Buy formed a strategic partnership in
support of urban development and community enrichment programs. In 2011, Best
Buy is celebrating 15 years of doing business in and supporting the Miami
community. As part of that community support, Best Buy is committed to creating
opportunities for youth via access to technology.
One of the NANAY Center?s key uses for the new
technology is to launch programs to support and develop youth in the North Miami
community as part of its focus on youth and community development.
CONTACT: Tammy Warren
The Magic Johnson Foundation
310.247.2033
About Best Buy Co., Inc.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is a leading multi-channel global retailer and
developer of technology products and services. Every day our employees ?180,000
strong ? are committed to helping deliver the technology solutions that enable
easy access to people, knowledge, ideas and fun. We are keenly aware of our role
and impact on the world, and we are committed to developing and implementing
business strategies that bring sustainable technology solutions to our consumers
and communities. For information about Best Buy, visit
www.bby.com.
About the
Magic Johnson Foundation
The Magic Johnson Foundation
was established in 1991 as a single-disease organization that worked to raise
funds for community-based organizations dealing with HIV/AIDS education and
prevention programs. The Foundation since expanded the mission to focus on
developing programs and supporting community-based organizations that address
broader educational, health and social needs of ethnically diverse, urban
communities. Learn more at
www.magicjohnson.org
About Magic
Johnson Enterprises
Magic Johnson Enterprises, formed in 1987,
serves as a catalyst for community and economic empowerment by making available
high-quality entertainment, products and services that answer the demands of
ethnically diverse urban communities. Through investment, partnership and
consultation, Magic Johnson Enterprises has a portfolio of companies that
strategically work together to reinforce the organization's focus on serving
emerging, multicultural communities. Learn more at
www.magicjohnson.com
About the
NANAY Resource Center
Founded in 1994, NANAY Resource Center?s
mission is to promote the health, welfare and well-being of elders, youth and
community. NANAY means National
Alliance to Nurture the Aged and the Youth.
An intergenerational center where youth supports and recognizes the older
person is an important part of society.
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