Vantage unveils Supercar Blondie as Brand Ambassador

January 18, 2023

Alexandra Mary Hirschi from Supercar Blondie, and Nadine Azzam, Head of MENA for Vantage, at the signing ceremony and press conference held on 18 January in Dubai.

Supercar Blondie partners with Vantage Markets for financial education

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Multi-asset broker, Vantage International Group Limited (“Vantage” or “Vantage Markets”) is pleased to unveil Alexandra Mary Hirschi, of Supercar Blondie, as its Brand Ambassador.

This partnership marks a milestone between an online brokerage with a social media publisher, aimed to use their respective expertise to provide accessible and relevant financial education both on Vantage’s platforms and on Supercar Blondie’s online education channel, Xplained.

Marc Despallieres, Chief Strategy and Trading Officer at Vantage, says, “We are truly excited to work with Supercar Blondie once again, in a greater capacity as our brand ambassador. Her adventurous attitude, tech-savvy, and global appeal makes her a perfect fit for us to raise Vantage’s brand awareness among younger and more discerning audiences. I know her unique presentation style will help demystify trading, and make it approachable and relevant for all.”

The social media publisher draws over 1 billion views per month across the group, with over 85 million followers globally. As a leading voice and influence in a traditionally masculine industry, Supercar Blondie engenders Vantage’s beliefs in female empowerment, alongside a shared commitment of Vantage towards innovation, and climate action, which is aligned with Vantage’s partnership with NEOM McLaren Extreme E.

Alexandra Mary Hirschi says, “I am all for bringing exciting and transformative content to our audience. One of our key goals in 2023 is to empower our audience by providing accessible financial education materials. With that, I’m thrilled to partner with a market leader like Vantage to raise the bar on financial education and strengthen financial literacy for all. Vantage is a company with a big heart, and It’s exciting to see the impact we can make together.”

This announcement marks a strengthening of the partnership between the two organisations that was first established in 2022 when Supercar Blondie participated in the Blue Carbon initiative in Sardinia, Italy, to formally launch Vantage’s corporate ESG journey, and bring awareness to climate change.

About Vantage

Vantage (Vantage International Group Limited) is a multi-asset broker offering clients access to a nimble and powerful service for trading CFD on Forex, Commodities, Indices, Shares, ETFs and Bonds.

With more than 13 years of market experience, Vantage entities now have over 1,000 employees across more than 30 global offices.

Vantage is more than a broker. It provides a trusted trading ecosystem, an award-winning mobile trading app, and a user- friendly trading platform that enables clients to take advantage of trading opportunities. Download the Vantage App on App Store or Google Play.

trade smarter @vantage.

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Frito-Lay Transforms California Facility into Showcase for Sustainability

January 18, 2023

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Modesto Site Fleet Operations’ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cut by More than 90 Percent Thanks to Zero- and Near Zero-Emission Technologies

MODESTO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Frito-Lay, a leading food manufacturer and division of PepsiCo, today announced the near completion of its Modesto, California, facility’s transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies. The project was started in 2019 and supported by the California Climate Investments (CCI) initiative, in conjunction with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB), to demonstrate the sustainability benefits of zero-emission (ZE) and near zero-emission (NZE) technologies.

The Frito-Lay Modesto site is one of the largest Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities in the United States at 500,000 square feet, sitting on 80 acres and employing more than 1,100 associates. The facility is the first Frito-Lay manufacturing facility to implement site-wide alternative fuel vehicles, on-site renewable energy generation, energy storage equipment and employee electric vehicle charging stations.

“At Frito-Lay and PepsiCo, we are dedicated to operating within our planetary bounds and inspiring positive change. The transformation at Modesto is in direct support of our PepsiCo Positive (pep+) commitment to building a circular and inclusive value chain and achieving net zero emissions by 2040,” said Steven Williams, CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America. “To date, the Frito-Lay Modesto transformation has resulted in a 91 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from direct fleet operations, or 5,250 metric tons of GHG emissions. If the standard 4-person compact SUV drives on average 15,000 miles per year with an average MPG of 25.5, this reduction is the equivalent of removing just over 1,000 standard compact SUVs from the road.”

Now near completion, the transformation at Modesto is a template for and can help accelerate the continued proliferation of large-scale commercialization of ZE and NZE technologies at freight facilities and warehouses, magnifying emissions reduction benefits on a broad scale.

The upgrades in Modesto employ the latest in sustainable technology to reduce environmental impact, while also offering employees on-the-job training to maintain and operate the new high-tech equipment. These updates include the replacement of diesel fleet assets with ZE and NZE alternatives, fueling and charging infrastructure for the new fleet, and on-site renewable energy generation and storage. These technology upgrades are another step in achieving our pep+ goals:

Three BYD 8Y electric yard tractors improve operations efficiency, and the associated tailpipe emission reductions contribute to our commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across our value chain. Each yard tractor operates 20 hours per day and moves more than 150 trailers while only charging for two hours every day.
1-megawatt solar carport with energy storage, which doubles the amount of solar generation capacity at the facility by supplementing the site’s 1-megawatt of rooftop solar panels.
12 Crown Li-ion forklifts powered by lithium-ion batteries to improve energy and time efficiency.
2.7 megawatt-hours of on-site battery storage to help reduce the site’s electricity costs and support grid capacity by reducing the facility’s electricity load on the grid during peak times.
Electric Tesla over the road semis and four Tesla 750kW charging stations to provide the semis with up to 400 miles of range in 1 hour of charging. PepsiCo and Frito-Lay are now the first company to have a commercial fleet featuring the electric semi.
38 Volvo VNL compressed natural gas (CNG) tractors fueled by CNG with RNG attributes from a nearby, public access CNG fueling station owned and operated by Beyond6.
Six Peterbilt 220EV electric box trucks that provide zero emission last mile delivery into the Modesto community, reducing tailpipe emissions and allowing Frito-Lay to deliver products directly to retail customers.
Seven dual-head employee electric vehicle charging stations capable of charging up to 14 vehicles at one time.

Additionally, in 2021 the Frito-Lay Modesto site achieved sourcing 100 percent of its electricity from renewable sources. On-site solar power provides up to 20 percent of the Modesto facility’s energy use daily.

“CARB’s approach to fighting local air pollution is to work with industry and other partners on projects that demonstrate how a fleet can protect public health by shifting to clean vehicle technologies and equipment. This includes zero-emission trucks and related charging infrastructure,” said CARB Executive Officer, Dr. Steven Cliff. “The transformation of the Frito-Lay facility in Modesto is a notable example of this approach. It also makes the case to other fleets and freight facilities in California — and throughout the nation — that a shift by companies and fleets to the cleanest trucks and equipment directly improves the air for communities adjacent to these facilities.”

The Frito-Lay Modesto project was supported by the “California Climate Investments” (CCI) initiative in conjunction with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD), and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). The total grant for $15.4 million covered a portion of the Frito-Lay transformation and the placement of a publicly accessible CNG station, owned by Beyond6, formerly known as American Natural Gas. The grant share for Frito-Lay was $12.2 million and the match funding required $13.5 million in cash and in-kind services. Other project participants include Café Coop, CALSTART, Project Clean Air, University of California and Riverside CE-CERT. Equipment and technology suppliers for the project include BYD Motors LLC, ChargePoint, Crown, Meritor, Peterbilt, Tesla and Volvo. California Climate Investments is a statewide initiative that puts billions of cap-and-trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment — particularly in disadvantaged communities. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: caclimateinvestments.ca.gov.

To take a virtual tour of the Frito-Lay Modesto facility, visit here. Media assets for this project are available for download at fritolay.com/newsroom.

About Frito-Lay North America

Frito-Lay North America is the $19 billion convenient foods division of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Frito-Lay snacks include Lay’s and Ruffles potato chips, Doritos tortilla chips, Cheetos snacks, Tostitos tortilla chips and branded dips, SunChips multigrain snacks and Fritos corn chips. The company operates 30+ manufacturing facilities across the U.S. and Canada, more than 200 distribution centers and services 315,000 retail customers per week through its direct-store-delivery model. Learn more about Frito-Lay at the corporate website, www.fritolay.com, on Twitter (@fritolay), on Instagram (@fritolay) and on Facebook (Frito-Lay).

Frito-Lay celebrated its Modesto, Calif., facility’s transformation into a first-of-its-kind showcase for sustainable manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution technologies.

Frito-Lay transformed its Modesto, Calif., site by replacing diesel fleet assets with ZE and NZE alternatives and installing fueling and charging infrastructure for the new fleet as well as on-site renewable energy generation and storage.

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KIA SPORTAGE HYBRID NAMED 2023 EDMUNDS TOP RATED SUV

January 18, 2023

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Kia Sportage Hybrid Named 2023 Edmunds Top Rated SUV

First Win for Sportage Hybrid in Competitive Selection Process

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid SUV was recognized as the 2023 Edmunds Top Rated SUV. This win recognizes the first-ever Sportage Hybrid in its first year of production.

“The Sportage Hybrid delivers a combination of refinement, interior room, and efficiency in a package that is more attractive than ever, and worthy of Edmunds’ best-in-segment honors,” said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America. “With more than 125,000 units sold last year, the Sportage model lineup was our top seller and it’s clearly resonating with our customers as much as it is with the experts at Edmunds.”

Edmunds editors selected the Sportage Hybrid from among all mainstream and luxury SUV segments as best exemplifying an SUV that is accommodating, capable, comfortable and a strong value.

“The Kia Sportage Hybrid is a great example of why SUVs are now the default choice for American families. It’s comfortable, stylish, packed with the latest tech and blessed with a powerful hybrid system. It’s also a great value, which makes it an outstanding choice,” said Alistair Weaver, Editor-in-Chief, Edmunds.

The Sportage Hybrid paves a new pathway for Kia’s electrification efforts, as the third model in an ongoing cadence of electrified offerings guided by Kia’s global EV strategy, “Plan S.” Its electrified performance comes from a hybrid powertrain combining a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine with a 44-kW motor that is rated at an EPA-estimated 43 MPG combined for the FWD variant and 38 MPG combined¹ when equipped with available all-wheel-drive². Working together, the engine and motor produce 227 horsepower.

Kia America – about us

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of over 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America*.

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

* The K5, Sportage, Sorento, and Telluride (excludes HEV and PHEV models) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Based on EPA estimates. Actual mileage will vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and your vehicle’s condition. See FuelEconomy.gov for more details.
² No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver errors and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely.

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FIBRA Prologis Declares Quarterly Distribution

January 18, 2023

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, declared today a cash distribution of Ps. 572.2 million (US$30.7 million), or Ps. 0.5599 per Certificado Bursátil Fiduciario Inmobiliario (“CBFI”) (US$ 0.0300 per CBFI) related to the results of the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2022.

The distribution is payable January 27, 2023 to CBFI holders.

Ex-dividend date of January 25, 2023.

Record date of January 26, 2023.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 225 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.6 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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FIBRA Prologis Announces Strong Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Earnings Results

January 18, 2023

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MEXICO CITY, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR:

Leases commenced were 7.3 million square feet.
Period-end and average occupancy were 98.9 and 98.4 percent, respectively.
Net effective rents on rollover were 20.5 percent.
Customer retention was 91.0 percent.
Same store cash NOI was 6.5 percent.
Acquired US$135 million of Class-A properties.
7.8 million square feet green certified in the year.

Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 0.8163 (US$0.0411) for the quarter compared with Ps. 5.7144 (US$0.2758) for the same period in 2021. For the full year 2022, net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 8.4672 (US$0.4158) compared with Ps. 11.7470 (US$0. 5761) for the same period in 2021.

Funds from operations (FFO), as modified by FIBRA Prologis per CBFI, was Ps. 0.8277 (US$0.0417) for the quarter compared with Ps. 0.8748 (US$0. .0425) for the same period in 2021. For the full year 2022, FFO per CBFI was Ps.3.6549 (US$0.1809) compared with Ps. 3.4606 (US$0. 1708) for the same period in 2021.

SOLID OPERATING RESULTS

“2022 set another exceptional year with new records in our operational and financial results, boosted by nearshoring and rental growth. This continues to reflect the resiliency in our strategic business model. Additionally, our balance sheet is stronger than ever as a result of to the Rights Offering we did back in September thanks to the trust that our shareholders have provided to us,” said Luis Gutiérrez, president, Latin America, Prologis. “During the year, we accomplished several accretive acquisitions, both from our sponsor, Prologis, and from third parties. Because of this we have enhanced our position in the markets where we have presence and remain focused on delivering continued sustainable growth.”

Operating Portfolio	2022	2021	4Q22	4Q21	4Q22 Notes
Period End Occupancy	98.9 %	97.9 %	98.9 %	97.9 %	Our six markets are above 98%, the highest occupancy since IPO.
Leases Commenced	7.3 MSF	5.6 MSF	2.0 MSF	1.4 MSF	The activity was concentrated in Juarez, Guadalajara and Mexico City.
Customer Retention	91.0 %	65.6 %	91.0 %	65.4 %
Net Effective Rent Change	20.5 %	8.8 %	26.7 %	15.2 %	Led by Juarez and Guadalajara.
Same Store Cash NOI	6.5 %	10 %	9.8 %	6.8 %	Led mainly by rent change and annual rent increases.
Same Store Net Effective NOI	5.1 %	4.8 %	7.1 %	3.0 %	Led by rent change and annual rent increases.

STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION

As of December 31, 2022, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 23.7 percent and liquidity was approximately Ps. 12.4 billion (US$640 million), which included Ps. 9.7 billion (US$500 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 2.7 billion (US$140 million) of unrestricted cash.

GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2023

(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts) FX = Ps$20.5 per US$1.00	Low	High	Notes
FFO per CBFI	US$0.1750	US$0.1850	Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements and any potential incentive fee.
Full Year 2023 Distributions per CBFI	US$0.1300	US$0.1300	An 8% increase vs 2022.
Year End Occupancy	97.0 %	98.0 %
Same Store Cash NOI	3.0 %	5.0 %	Based in U.S. dollars.
Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI	13.0 %	14.0 %
Asset Management and Professional Fees	US$31	US$34
Building Acquisitions	US$100	US$300
Building Dispositions	US$0	US$50

WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:

Thursday, January 19, 2023, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET.
Access the live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events.
Dial in: +1 888 330 2384 or +1 240 789 2701 and enter Passcode 3140861.

A telephonic replay will be available January 19 – February 2 at +1 800 770 2030 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 647 362 9199 from all other countries using conference code 3140861. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2022, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 225 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 43.6 million square feet (4.0 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, (ix) risks related to the coronavirus pandemic, and (x) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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As NY’s Population Rapidly Ages, AARP Unveils its 1st State Blueprint for Action to Improve Life for the 50+

January 18, 2023

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Urges One-Stop Benefits Shop, Advance Public Disclosure of Rx Price Hikes, More

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Create a one-stop shop for New Yorkers to access all benefit programs for which they qualify. Require big drug companies to publicly disclose proposed price hikes in advance. Increase wages for home care workers and increase state funding for in-home services for the elderly to support New Yorkers aging in their own homes.

These are among many recommendations in “NY State Blueprint for Action,” AARP New York’s first such roadmap with policy priorities and actionable steps for the State to help improve life for the fastest-growing segment of New York’s population: the 50-plus.

New Yorkers 50 and older account for more than a third of the state’s population, contributing about $600 billion a year to the state’s economy and representing the driving force in New York’s cultural life and civic engagement. They account for the state’s leading volunteer base and represent the largest voter turnout bloc.

“New York’s 50-plus have the experience, expertise and commitment to make our state’s future bright,” said AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel. “We must address the challenges they experience, and this blueprint provides a roadmap to help our leaders, legislators and policymakers tackle that task.”

Here are some of the blueprint’s top recommendations:

Stand up for nursing home residents by increasing funding for New York’s federally-required independent nursing home oversight agency, the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP). AARP New York is urging a $15 million increase in the upcoming state budget for LTCOP to hire more professional staff and conduct weekly visits at all facilities. A recent AARP New York report found over 96% of nursing homes in New York City and nearly 60% statewide didn’t receive a single visit in the first quarter of 2022;
Ensure those who qualify for benefits receive them by creating a multilingual universal benefits form for older New Yorkers for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), Medicare Savings Program – which helps seniors pay their Medicare premiums and prescription drug costs – and similar programs. This would establish a universal entry point “one-stop shop” that uses “data matching” to screen for all benefits and automatically submits applications the applicant opts into – as well as driving significant federal aid New York is now leaving on the table;
One step toward that goal would be to enact a bill introduced last year (S8362A-Parker)/A9099A-Cusick) to require the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to coordinate with utilities on automated file matching for Energy Affordability Program participants;
Fight skyrocketing prescription drug costs by requiring public reporting of proposed price hikes in advance – as Governor Kathy Hochul proposed in her 2023 State of the State Message – allowing safe and legal importation of FDA-approved prescription drugs from Canada, and limiting New York prescription drug prices to the much lower Canadian prices;
Incentivize more New Yorkers to earn their way out of poverty through work by removing the EITC age cap so the fast-growing number of working New Yorkers 65-plus can qualify – and increase the credit from 30% to 40% of the federal credit;
Support fair pay for home care workers by establishing a floor based on 150% of the regional minimum wage, and increase State funding for home- and community-based services for the elderly – both of which would support New Yorkers ageing in their own homes as the vast majority want;
Confront the affordable housing crunch by encouraging creation of more properly regulated and safeguarded “mother-in-law apartments,” known as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) – while urging municipalities to access $85 million in current year funding to update existing ADUs and build new units;
Encourage home accessibility by increasing funding for the Access to Home Program, which provides financial assistance to make residential units accessible for low- and moderate-income persons with disabilities, and for the Residential Emergency Services to Offer (Home) Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program, which provides financial resources to help homeowners age 60 and over address health and safety-related emergencies and code violations;
Fight age discrimination by enacting a bill that passed the State Senate last year to prohibit employers from requiring job applicants to disclose age, date of birth or date of graduation unless the employer can demonstrate how that information relates to the job;
Encourage more New Yorkers to save for retirement by including “gig” workers in the Secure Choice Savings Program, which requires private sector employers to offer retirement savings options to employees that do not currently have a plan;
Support New Yorkers in fighting unfair utility rate hikes by providing “intervenor” reimbursement to help give residential utility customers an equal footing with utility companies and big business groups before regulators.

“NY State Blueprint” is available online. AARP New York staff and volunteers will share hard copies of the book and meet with leaders across the state to discuss policy solutions and push for increased support and attention to the issues and recommendations outlined in the blueprint.

Click to read “NY State Blueprint”

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_{AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.}

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REI Systems Hires GSA Veteran Dominic Sale as Vice President of Government Affairs

January 18, 2023

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STERLING, Va., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — REI Systems is pleased to welcome Dominic Sale as the new Vice President of Government Affairs. In Dominic’s role at REI Systems, he will play a lead role in the vision, strategy, and processes to expand REI’s Federal business. Dominic has spent nearly his entire 29-year career working to improve transparency, collaboration, security, and program effectiveness across numerous federal agencies. Dominic brings 14 years of Federal government experience between the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and GSA, where he headed up multiple high-profile transformations.

At OMB, Dominic served as acting Deputy Federal CIO and led the creation of the IT Dashboard, USASpending, Recovery.gov, and he directed several government-wide initiatives such as the Grants Management Line of Business, eRulemaking, and Benefits.gov.

During his tenure at GSA, he was a senior executive leading various government-wide technology-focused programs. His portfolio included programs such as FedRAMP, Login.gov, USA.gov, HSPD-12, Section 508, Data Center Optimization, and many others. He also led a significant restructuring of the Technology Transformation Services, where he served as one of the two top career officials in both operational and delivery roles.

“Dominic’s big-picture mindset, can-do attitude, and experience tackling the government’s most formidable challenges made him the perfect fit for REI Systems. We are thrilled to welcome him aboard as we work together to deliver mission impact across the Federal government,” said REI’s Chief Growth Officer, Wagish Bhartiya.

About REI Systems

REI Systems provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Our technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. We take a Mindful Modernization^® approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is the REI Way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology. Learn more at REIsystems.com.

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FAIR & NATIONAL DATE FESTIVAL RETURNS ON FEBRUARY 17 FOR 10 DAYS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS IN INDIO — IT’S A DATE!

January 18, 2023

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Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival February 17-26, 2023 Riverside County Fairgrounds, 82-503 CA Highway 111, Indio, CA, 92201

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INDIO, Calif., Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — It’s a date! The family-favorite Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival is back for ten days beginning Friday, February 17, and will feature a wide array of fun for everyone!

Sponsored by Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, the festival, which takes place at the Riverside County Fairgrounds at 82-503 CA Highway 111, Indio, 92201, will return February 17-26 and feature attractions unique to Riverside County, including the Greater Palm Springs area. Guests will enjoy exhilarating carnival rides, live music, date cooking demonstrations, Blue Ribbon competitions, cute farm animals, and their favorite fair foods.

“The Fair and Date Fest hasn’t happened since before the pandemic, and the community keeps telling us just how excited they are to have their premier annual event back in the Coachella Valley,” said event manager Chris Pickering, Founding Partner of Pickering Events. “With 75 years of history, the Fair and Date Fest is the largest event in the county centered on celebrating community achievement. Whether you excel in the arts, animal care, culinary field, or a variety of other endeavors, there’s a chance for you to win a coveted Blue Ribbon.”

Pickering also noted that guests can now purchase advance tickets online for significant savings and to avoid long entry lines once at the Fairgrounds. “The best deal for locals is a $30 Season Pass that allows a guest entry into the event all ten days,” Pickering added. “And with the grandstand lineup we’re about to announce, you’ll want to visit more than once.”

All ten days of the event will feature grandstand entertainment, and guests can receive early access to purchase reserved seating tickets by subscribing to the Fair and Date Fest’s email list.

“Fantasy Springs Resort Casino is proud to sponsor the Date Festival this year. After a three-year hiatus, we are thrilled to bring this wonderful family event back to the Coachella Valley,” said Paul Ryan, General Manager & COO of Fantasy Springs. “Like the Fair itself, our resort and casino have something for everyone: gamblers, golfers, fine diners, and fans of big name entertainment, from country, R&B, and rock to soul, Latino stars, and comedy greats.”

Originating as a festival to celebrate the end of the annual date harvest, the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival customarily welcomes over 250,000 guests each February. In addition, the Fairgrounds hosts various community-focused events all year long, ranging from multi-day festivals to private events.

Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival

Dates & Hours of Operation

Friday, February 17: 3:00 – 10:00 pm

Saturday, February 18: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday, February 19: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Monday, February 20: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Tuesday, February 21: 3:00 – 10:00 pm

Wednesday, February 22: 3:00 – 10:00 pm

Thursday, February 23: 3:00 – 10:00 pm

Friday, February 24: 3:00 – 10:00 pm

Saturday, February 25: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

Sunday, February 26: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

For more info about the festival, please visit
https://www.datefest.org/p/about/faqs

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Acura Expands Support of Indie Film Community at Sundance Film Festival; Announces Schedule of Sundance Programming Jan 20 – 23

January 18, 2023

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Acura MDX is the Official Vehicle of the Sundance Film Festival

Acura offers largest-ever Sundance presence to lift up independent artists and underrepresented voices in film
2023 Acura Sundance footprint includes two venues – Acura Festival Village and new, interactive Acura Energy Lab – packed with day-to-night entertainment programming
Acura Sundance film partnerships include Ben Platt’s upcoming Theater Camp and Going Varsity in Mariachi
Acura to host highly anticipated Sundance panels with partners including the NAACP, The Latinx House, Outfest, Prime Video/IMDb, Wall Street Journal and Latino Filmmakers Network
Acura’s full lineup of Precision Crafted Performance vehicles will be on display throughout Sundance with MDX and MDX Type S SUVs serving as the Official Vehicle of the Festival
R&B Pop duo Emotional Oranges to headline Acura Energy Stage with musical performance Friday, Jan 20

TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Reflecting its heritage as a challenger brand, Acura is headed to Park City as the Official Vehicle and Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival committed to supporting emerging artists and underrepresented voices in film. The brand’s efforts will be brought to life through engaging programming partnerships and the independent spirit of Sundance’s filmmakers whose innovative thinking and power of imaginative storytelling will be on full display. This year, Acura is showcasing its dedication to highlighting like-minded organizations such as the NAACP, The Latinx House, Outfest, the Latino Filmmaker’s Network and a DEI panel discussion with Prime Video/IMDb, by providing a platform for creative partners to shine a light on important initiatives.

2023 Acura Sundance Film Festival Programming Highlights

For 2023, Acura’s Festival footprint now includes two venues, offering day-to-night engaging entertainment programming. The Acura Festival Village and the new, interactive Acura Energy Lab will host interviews, panels and premiere parties with A-list actors, writers and directors; and feature live music performances. Guests will also get to experience Acura’s just-debuted New World. Same Energy brand marketing campaign – a fast-paced journey across the Acura multiverse highlighting their Precision Crafted Performance lineup and all-electric future at both venues. Additionally, R&B sensation, Emotional Oranges, will headline The Acura Energy Stage on Friday, January 20th, and Adrian Quesada of the Black Pumas will also DJ a special program that same evening. Miami’s DJ Cardi will be treating festival-goers to live music throughout the first weekend as Acura’s resident DJ.

As Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the 2023 MDX and MDX Type S performance SUVs will serve as Official Vehicle of the Festival. More than 100 Acura SUVs will transport filmmakers, talent, festival jurors and Sundance Institute staff around the Festival. In addition, Acura’s full performance lineup will be on display throughout Park City, including the all-electric Acura Precision EV Concept that previews the styling of the zero-emissions 2024 Acura ZDX and ZDX Type S, all-new 2023 Integra sport compact, and Type S models, including the TLX Type S PMC Edition. 2023 marks 13 consecutive years for Acura as Official Vehicle and Presenting Sponsor of the Sundance Film Festival.

Where to Find Acura at Sundance

At the Acura Energy Stage within the Acura Festival Village, guests will be treated to live music, DJs and refreshments from 4 to 6 p.m. daily, courtesy of White Claw. Artists, filmmakers and festival-goers will experience digital installations and enjoy hot beverages to warm up from 12 to 6 p.m., courtesy of Acura. The brand’s new second location, the Acura Energy Lab, is a visually charged experience featuring Acura’s New World. Same Energy. brand marketing campaign and includes a unique interactive installation by Mattaniah Aytenfsu (@muhtanya), a viral design engineer who mixes art with technology, who is featured as a performance driver in Acura’s new campaign. Refreshments from 4 to 6 p.m. will be available daily, courtesy of Rabbit Hole Distillery.

This year, Acura is once again hosting The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village where IMDb will capture exclusive interviews with leading actors, writers and directors that will serve as the cornerstone of IMDb’s Sundance Film Festival coverage.

Acura also is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Dramatic & U.S. Documentary Audience Awards and The Vanguard Awards honoring filmmakers who have displayed excellence in their respective categories.

The Acura Festival Village is located on Swede Alley at 5th St. (480 Swede Alley). Public hours: Friday, January 20 through Monday, January 23 from 12 to 6pm (subject to change). The Acura Energy Lab will be located at 364 Main Street and is open to the public from 12 to 6pm (subject to change).

2023 Schedule of Acura Sundance Programming

Friday, January 20

10am – 4pm – INVITE ONLY – The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village
Doors Open @ 12pm (Acura Festival Village & Acura Energy Lab)
2:30 – 3:30pm – IMDb & Prime Video “Authentically Successful” Panel (Acura Festival Village)

A discussion between community leaders who are paving the way for authentic and inclusive productions. Panelists include Alex Schmider, director of Transgender Representation at GLAAD; Andria Wilson Mirza, director of ReFrame; Crystal Echo Hawk, founder and executive director of IllumiNative; Kyle Bowser, senior vice president of the NAACP Hollywood Bureau; and Nic Novicki, founder of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. The panel will be moderated by Latasha Gillespie, global head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility for Amazon Studios and Prime Video, with an introduction from Nikki Santoro, chief operating officer of IMDb.

4 – 6pm – PRIVATE IMDb & Prime Video Networking Event (Acura Energy Lab)

Following the Authentically Successful panel at Acura Festival Village, Acura will host Prime Video, IMDb and participating organizations for a private networking event at the Energy Lab.

4 – 6pm – Acura Hours (Acura Energy Stage)

Open to the public, Acura Hours provide Festival attendees with a place to recharge and connect with fellow festival-goers. Guests will be treated to live music from Acura’s resident performer, DJ Cardi, and refreshments, courtesy of White Claw.

7:30 – 10pm – Adrian Quesada DJ Set and Emotional Oranges Headline Music Concert (Acura Energy Stage @ Acura Festival Village)
11pm – 4am – INVITE ONLY – TAO Park City with special performance by Diplo

As the Official Vehicle of TAO Park City, Acura will shuttle VIP attendees to Tao Group Hospitality’s annual afterparty.

Saturday, January 21

10am – 4pm – INVITE ONLY – The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village
Doors Open @ 12pm (Acura Festival Village & Acura Energy Lab)
12 – 3pm – The Outfest Outpost at Acura Festival Village (Acura Festival Village)

12 – 1:15pm: Reception, Welcome and Introductions with Outfest Board and Staff
1:15 – 1:30pm: Fireside Chat Featuring Readyset X D. Smith “Subverting Marginalization: How We Tell Our Own Stories”

Speakers include: Ready Set CEO, Y-Vonne Hutchinson and two-time Grammy-nominated music producer D. Smith

1:30 – 2:15pm: Panel – The Road to Abundance: From Sundance and Outfest to the Oscars

Moderated by Martine McDonald, Outfest Director of Artist Development and panelists including: Dania Bdeir, Warsha; Jen Rainin, Holding Moses; Chester Algernal Gordon, The Inspection; Zackary Drucker, The Stroll; Roger Ross Williams, Cassandro; and Saim Sadiq, Joyland

2:15 – 2:55pm: Outfest LGBTQIA+ Actors Roundtable

Speakers include: Zoe Terakes, Talk to Me; Lio Mehiel, Mutt; Travina Springer, To Live and Die and Live; and more to be announced.

4 – 6pm – Acura Hours (Acura Energy Lab)

Open to the public, Acura Hours provide Festival attendees with a place to recharge and connect with fellow festival-goers. Guests will be treated to live music from Acura’s resident performer, DJ Cardi, and refreshments, courtesy of Rabbit Hole Distillery (Acura Energy Lab).

6 – 8pm – PRIVATE Theater Camp Premiere Party (Acura Festival Village)

Acura will host the Official Premiere Party for Theater Camp, the new film from Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman that follows the eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York. Produced by PictureStart, Topic Studios and Gloria Sanchez Productions.

11pm – 4am – INVITE ONLY – TAO Park City with special performance by Mel Debarge and Rachel Winters

As the Official Vehicle of TAO Park City, Acura will shuttle VIP attendees to Tao Group Hospitality’s annual afterparty.

Sunday, January 22

10am – 4pm – INVITE ONLY – The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village
Doors Open @ 12pm (Acura Festival Village & Acura Energy Lab)
1:30 – 3pm – PRIVATE WSJ Panel & Networking Event (Acura Energy Lab)

The Environmentalism On Screen panel discussion will feature a conversation with The Wall Street Journal’s Entertainment Reporter Erich Schwartzel; Matthieu Rytz, Director of the documentary Deep Rising; and Elaine McMillion Sheldon, director of the documentary King Coal, whose work explores the theme of preservation and how the world reckons with the future of energy.

4 – 6pm – Acura Hours (Acura Energy Lab)

Open to the public, Acura Hours provide Festival attendees with a place to recharge and connect with fellow festival-goers. Guests will be treated to live music from Acura’s resident performer, DJ Cardi, and refreshments, courtesy of Rabbit Hole Distillery.

4 – 6pm – PRIVATE – The Latinx House Presents Going Varsity in Mariachi Premiere Party (Acura Festival Village)

Acura will host the Official Premiere Party for Going Varsity in Mariachi, presented by The Latinx House. In a South Texas high school auditorium, trumpets ring out, thick guitarrón strings thrum, and violin bow hairs snap and swing wildly through the air. This is the world of competitive scholastic mariachi. Produced by James Lawler and Julia Pontecorvo (Osmosis Films), and Luis A. Miranda, Jr. (Embeleco Unlimited).

Monday, January 23

10am – 4pm – INVITE ONLY – The IMDb Studio at Acura Festival Village
Doors Open @ 12pm (Acura Festival Village & Acura Energy Lab)
12 – 1pm – NAACP Black Equity in Mainstream Media Panel (Acura Festival Village)

The panel will focus on the cultural contributions generated by the Black community and explore whether the originators of such valuable assets possess a stakeholder interest in the commercial outcomes derived from their “mainstream” exploitation. Moderated by Kyle Bowser, Senior Vice President NAACP Hollywood Bureau, panelists include: Trovon Williams, Senior Vice President Marketing & Communications, NAACP; Kenya Parham, Cultural Strategist, The Legacy Firm, Inc.; and Brian Walker, CEO of Picture Motion.

2 – 4pm – Latino Filmmakers Network Panels (Acura Festival Village)

2 – 2:45pm Our Road to the Sundance Film Festival

A candid conversation celebrating some of the Filmmakers and their films playing at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. This panel will inspire you to get your projects going, no matter the obstacles.

3 – 4pm Funding and Distribution for Your Films

An insightful panel discussion with industry professionals, about the sources of funding and distribution paths for independent films in the 21st century.

4:30 – 7pm – Acura Hours (Acura Energy Stage)

Open to the public, Acura Hours provide Festival attendees with a place to recharge and connect with fellow festival-goers. Guests will be treated to live music from Acura’s resident performer, DJ Cardi, and refreshments, courtesy of White Claw.

Tuesday, January 24

6:30 – 9pm – PRIVATE – Sundance Film Festival Feature Film Competition Celebration (Acura Festival Village)

About Acura
Acura is a leading automotive nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to expressive styling, high-performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup currently features four distinctive models – the next-gen Integra sport compact, TLX sport sedan, the RDX and MDX sport-utility vehicles, along with high-performance Type S variants. Acura’s first all-electric model will be an SUV, the ZDX and ZDX Type S, and will arrive in 2024. All Acura vehicles sold in America are made in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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RICARDO ARJONA ANNOUNCES BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER TOUR 2023

January 18, 2023

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RICARDO ARJONA BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER TOUR 2023

Produced by Loud And Live, and back by popular demand the Blanco y Negro: Volver Tour 2023 will hit more than 23 cities throughout the United States

Tickets on Sale Starting This Friday, January 20th at www.ricardoarjona.com

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MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Loud And Live, the South Florida-based entertainment, marketing and media company, announces that BLANCO Y NEGRO, considered one of the most successful tours of 2022 by superstar artist and composer Ricardo Arjona, has extended into 2023 by popular demand as BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER.

More than 23 North American cities will be part of the historic experience of BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER, including for the first time San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Austin, Kansas, Minneapolis, and Ontario, among other cities. The tour begins in Seattle on Friday, April 28th.

The prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City prepares to welcome RICARDO ARJONA for the first time with his BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER, tour on Sunday, June 18th.

“Loud And Live had the honor of producing Ricardo’s Blanco y Negro Tour last year with 35 shows in the United States and Ecuador, making it one of the most successful tours of all time,” said Nelson Albareda, CEO and Founder of Loud And Live. “This year, we are deeply proud to reunite him with his fans.”

After reaching an audience of more than three million people with “Hecho A La Antigua,” the most viewed streaming concert in the history of music in Latin America and Spain, Ricardo Arjona set a precedent with BLANCO Y NEGRO, as it has been considered the artist’s most daring bet. It is a breath of fresh air from an established singer-songwriter who is constantly reinventing himself and who typically doesn’t repeat cities on a tour, is ready for BLANCO Y NEGRO: VOLVER.

Tour Dates for Blanco y Negro: Volver

Friday, April 28, 2023	SEATTLE	WA	WaMu Theater
Sunday, April 30, 2023	PORTLAND	OR	Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
Friday, May 5, 2023	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	Chase Center
Sunday, May 7, 2023	LOS ANGELES	CA	Crypto.com Arena
Thursday, May 11, 2023	ONTARIO	CA	Toyota Arena
Friday, May 12, 2023	SAN DIEGO	CA	Pechanga Arena
Saturday, May 13, 2023	GLENDALE	AZ	Desert Diamond Arena
Thursday, May 18, 2023	AUSTIN	TX	Moody Center
Friday, May 19, 2023	HOUSTON	TX	Smart Financial Centre
Saturday, May 20, 2023	DALLAS	TX	Texas Trust CU Theatre at Grand Prairie
Monday, May 22, 2023	KANSAS CITY	MO	T-Mobile Center
Thursday, May 25, 2023	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	Target Center
Friday, May 26, 2023	CHICAGO	IL	All State Arena
Sunday, May 28, 2023	NASHVILLE	TN	Bridgestone Arena
Friday, June 2, 2023	BOSTON	MA	Agganis Arena
Saturday, June 3, 2023	UNCASVILLE	CT	Mohegan Sun
Friday, June 9, 2023	WASHINGTON	DC	Capitol One Arena
Saturday, June 10, 2023	READING	PA	Santander Arena
Sunday, June 11, 2023	RALEIGH	NC	PNC Arena
Sunday, June 18, 2023	NEW YORK	NY	Madison Square Garden
Wednesday, June 21, 2023	ORLANDO	FL	Amway Center
Thursday, June 22, 2023	TAMPA	FL	Yuengling Center
Sunday, June 25, 2023	MIAMI	FL	FTX Arena

While everyone looked to follow popular trends in music, Ricardo Arjona once again chose his own path and ventured out to the legendary Abbey Road studios to produce 24 original songs. Once again contradicting everything that exists in music in Spanish and reinforcing more than ever what he knows how to do best.

Anyone who thinks that BLANCO Y NEGRO is the most popular project on the radio, or that appears in the most playlists on Spotify are wrong. With a black and white aesthetic and a video for each song, recorded in the same studio in London where the 24 songs were made, Ricardo Arjona started a project amid a pandemic that industry scholars pointed out as doomed to fail. It brought together elements not commonly used nowadays in the music industry recording live instruments with equipment from the 60s, without any technological fuss.

To this day, BLANCO Y NEGRO, with close to 100 shows between Europe, United States and Latin America, is one of the most popular tours in the market. More than a million and a half people attended the concerts last year, all claiming that the show is not just a concert but a unique experience. The tour was distinguished as one of the 20 most powerful tours in the world along with Coldplay’s and several others.

The official sale for the general public is Friday, January 20, 2023 at 10 a.m. EST (local time). For information on ticket sales visit: www.ricardoarjona.com

About Loud And Live:

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.

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