Kia’s Accelerate The Good Program Offers Warranty Coverage Extension

April 8, 2020

IRVINE, California, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA), in conjunction with Kia Motors Corporation, has launched the Kia Promise warranty coverage extension program which is effective immediately and further enhances KMA’s recently announced Accelerate the Good program. Kia Promise is designed to ease some of the concerns experienced by Kia owners who may not be able to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealership for warranty repairs due to COVID-19 but have Kia vehicle warranties that are expiring.

“These are uncertain times and the Kia Promise warranty extension program will help bring peace of mind to customers affected by this pandemic by giving them one less thing to worry about,” said Michael Cole, president, KMA. “The health and safety of our customers and employees are our top priority and this warranty extension program is yet another way Kia and local Kia dealerships are working to support our customers’ individual needs.”

Qualifying Kia Customers:

Kia customers who experienced potentially warrantable concerns with their vehicle during the period of March 2020 through May 2020 and were not able to obtain service from a Kia dealer due to circumstances related to COVID-19; and
Repairs must be completed by June 30, 2020.

Customers should check with their local Kia dealer regarding their current hours and available special programs, such as vehicle pickup and delivery service, loaner vehicles, and electronic or digital repair authorizations, as well as sanitizing efforts taken to protect the safety of employees and customers.

Customers should contact Kia Consumer Assistance at 800-33-4KIA(4542) or online at www.kia.com for assistance with any COVID-19¹ related issues.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power² and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

¹ Dealers are encouraged to direct customers to contact Consumer Affairs at 800-333-4KIA(4542) or https://ksupport.kiausa.com/ConsumerAffairs to document their individual situation(s).
² Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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Survey Finds Taxpayers Not Verifying Tax Preparer Signature

April 8, 2020

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — An online survey paid for by the California Tax Education Council (CTEC), a state-mandated nonprofit organization that manages the registration of 40,000 unlicensed tax preparers, found that nine percent of taxpayers surveyed claim their tax preparer used a business label instead of signing the tax return by name.

“It may seem like a legitimate way to sign, but the actual copy filed doesn’t include the label. These tax preparers do that so they can’t be tracked or held accountable,” said Susie DiMaggio, chair of CTEC.

The survey was conducted during the 2019 tax filing season and focused on 500 adults in Los Angeles, the market the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB) reports to have the most problems with questionable tax preparers. Of those surveyed, 77 percent paid someone else to do their taxes. Only 11 percent claimed they verified their tax preparer signed.

Tax preparers are required by law to sign (typed or handwritten) client tax returns they prepared for a fee. The IRS also requires they include a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN) on federal tax returns.

Here’s how “ghost” tax preparers work. They print out tax returns for clients, tell them to sign and mail it out. What many taxpayers fail to notice is that instead of a name, the tax return is listed as “self prepared.” For electronically filed tax returns, their name is also left out. Other typical scams include claiming they “forgot” or promise to sign the tax return after payment is received.

“CTEC is working with FTB on a pilot enforcement program specifically targeting these ghosts,” DiMaggio said. “It will be interesting to see how the results unfold with filing extensions. Will they stick around longer giving our enforcement more time to track them down?”

California law requires anyone who prepares tax returns for a fee to be either an attorney, certified public accountant (CPA), CTEC-registered tax preparer (CRTP) or enrolled agent (EA). Taxpayers can submit anonymous reports regarding ghost tax preparers to CTEC.org. CTEC was established in 1997 by the California State Legislature to protect taxpayers against fraudulent tax preparers.

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Always Physician-Led, Conviva’s Dynamic Puts Doctors In Charge During The Coronavirus Pandemic While Providing Patients With A Sense Of Calm

April 8, 2020

MIAMI, April 8, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Conviva Care Centers is a physician-led care delivery organization that has leveraged six different healthcare companies to provide a unified patient-centric approach to senior care. The coronavirus pandemic brings to the forefront the value of its medical teams’ expertise at numerous centers throughout Florida and Texas.

“We are continually working with healthcare experts in the field, medical societies, and agencies. As a physician-led organization, Conviva is focused on leading the charge in the fight against COVID-19. Minimizing the risk of infection is a priority,” said Steven Lee, M.D., president of the Conviva Physician Group. “Now is a time for a call to action when all healthcare providers need to step up. Our clinicians and doctors are prepared to meet the challenges of any health emergency or crisis.”

The doctors of Conviva Physician Group are at the frontline of a pandemic of enormous proportions. Conviva will be offering telemedicine visits as an option for patients so that they may visit our clinicians from the comfort and safety of their own homes. A telemedicine visit with their Conviva provider can be set up by calling their center to schedule. If a patient must see a provider, they may call their center to schedule an appointment. “As clinicians and physicians, we play a critical role as healthcare providers, but we’re also a great resource for information that is timely, accurate, and evidence-based,” said Dr. Lee. “We understand patient concerns and realize there is a lot of anxiety, so we are here to help in any way possible.”

Being at the forefront of senior patient care requires team members, doctors, and nurses to take every precaution, including the use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, gowns, masks, and face shields. “We must remain healthy in order to help our patients stay healthy,” remarked Dr. Lee. “The public relies on us, and we’re doing everything in our power to safeguard our staff while we are caring for our senior patients.”

Symptoms of COVID-19 include coughing, a fever, and trouble breathing. Patients experiencing difficulty should call their Conviva primary care physician for an assessment, and all patients with or without symptoms should stay home and take precautionary measures such as social distancing and self-quarantine.

Being informed about coronavirus symptoms, potential contact, and limiting exposure is the best way to stay safe. “Patients can take advantage of telemedicine services provided by Conviva and know that our centers are taking every possible measure to combat this wide-spreading virus,” commented Dr. Lee. “It’s a very fluid situation that changes minute by minute and day by day, but we want the public to know that our teams of physicians, nurses, and support staff is providing the best possible response.”

ABOUT STEVE LEE, M.D.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified family medicine practitioner who has been driving clinical practices in a value-based care model in Florida for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of Fordham University and earned his M.D. from Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico. Prior to becoming managing partner at Conviva, Dr. Lee served as market vice president for the Humana Florida Care Delivery Organization, regional medical director for Humana Southeast Region, market vice president and senior medical director for Metcare, and market vice president and regional medical director for Senior Products Humana North Central Florida.

ABOUT CONVIVA
Conviva continues to reinvent excellence in healthcare by embracing meaningful patient relationships focused on producing optimal health outcomes. With more than 90 convenient locations throughout Florida (Broward County, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County and Tampa/Gulf Coast) and Texas (Corpus Christi, El Paso and San Antonio), the vast network of Conviva Care Centers is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of more than 300 primary care physicians and over 800 affiliated specialists that provide a wide range of vital healthcare services that patients require daily, including the advantages of senior care activity centers and 24/7 on-call physicians. The success of Conviva is measured by its patients’ clinical outcomes and long-term health benefits. To learn more, visit http://www.ConvivaCareCenters.com, or call (833) CONVIVA.

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CMC Releases 2020 Hispanic Market Guide Providing Research on Multicultural Majority and Comprehensive List of Trusted Culture Marketing Experts

April 7, 2020

Release Comes as Brands Look to Build and Rebuild with Cultural Insights

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As brands look to build and rebuild, they will need to look for growth opportunities within the rapidly growing multicultural markets. To arm them with the cultural insights needed, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing (CMC) is releasing its 2020 Hispanic Market Guide, the most comprehensive resource on the U.S. Hispanic market. The new publication is now available to view online or download for free.

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide serves as the authoritative source for identifying companies with trusted culture specialists. With the multicultural majority on the rise, this information is in top demand for marketers ensuring the success of their current and future outreach and marketing campaigns. In addition, the CMC provides new market research and insights from Nielsen and Kantar on the multicultural majority shift.

“Now more than ever, brands need to be culturally fluent to remain relevant and drive growth,” said CMC Chair Gonzalo del Fa, president at GroupM Multicultural. “The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide is a necessary source to connect marketers with the right cultural information and specialists who can advise them and help increase marketing ROI.”

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide provides brands and journalists with an unparalleled competitive intelligence tool for locating and targeting the top agencies in the market. It lists:

Top advertising, media and marketing companies vetted by the CMC that specialize in the Hispanic market
Key advertiser and agency relationships, specialties and contacts
Comprehensive demographic, marketing and media information provided by Nielsen
New market data and insights on Hispanic Centennials, including statistics, digital habits, cultural nuances, purchase behavior, high-purchase categories and favorite brands
Data on Latinx voting trends and habits, leading to the 2020 election

The CMC 2020 Hispanic Market Guide is available to view online or download. For more information, visit culturemarketingcouncil.org and follow the CMC on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @cmchispanic.

About CMC: Founded in 1996 as the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is the national trade organization of all marketing, communications and media firms with trusted Hispanic expertise.

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MicroBilt Creates Solution for SMB Lenders to Automate & Verify PPP Application Data

April 7, 2020

KENNESAW, Georgia, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MicroBilt launched an automated solution that allows the lending market to acquire and validate payroll while utilizing their current applications to verify bank account statements and business organization data required for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

A pioneer in risk assessment and mitigation, “MicroBilt wants to help get money faster to those who need loans through the Small Business Administration (SBA) and is providing the resources to lenders for qualified borrowers under the new Paycheck Protection Program that went into effect April 3, 2020“, said Walt Wojciechowski (CEO).

The program, initiated by the U.S. Treasury will provide $350 billion in fully forgivable loans to small business owners to enable them to maintain payroll during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, shoring up a key financial stressor on companies. The loans are fully forgivable if they are used to cover payroll costs and other allowable expenses, providing very important relief for small businesses. While vague guidelines exist, the actual facilitation of these loans is complicated and mostly manual at best.

MicroBilt will provide lenders across the country key information including:

Payroll Validation (940, 941,944,1099-MISC) & payroll reports directly from payroll companies
Bank account statements directly from financial institutions
Business organization data verification
Application data verification & more

The solution is available now and lenders can access directly from the MicroBilt website or integrate the platform into their application. In addition, the company is providing live in-person call center support to ensure easy access and streamlined communication throughout the process. MicroBilt is dedicated to providing a safe and secure method for managing these key application documents.

For more information on the Paycheck Protection Program: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp

ABOUT MICROBILT – MicroBilt has been a pioneer in data and risk management services for nearly 40 years. Delivered through secure APIs and powerful web portals, the company provides a broad array of traditional and proprietary alternative credit data enabling companies and consumers to do business where they couldn’t before. Backed by an exceptional service team, MicroBilt is committed to providing solutions that connect companies and customers. For more information visit www.microbilt.com or https://www.microbilt.com/product/small-business

MicroBilt is independently audited by Schellman & Company, an AICPA registered member. MicroBilt holds a current SSAE18 Type 2 SOC 1 certification, a PCI DSS 3.2 certification and is Experian EI3PA & FCRA compliant. Because these certifications are built on a foundation of information security, and not regulatory compliance, a much broader range of threats and vulnerabilities are addressed. Further, these certifications are an on-going process; actively maintained throughout the year. For more information on MicroBilt security, please visit https://www.microbilt.com/about-security

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BOSS Revolution Calling App Introduces Local News, Sports, Radio & Trends in Any Country

April 7, 2020

BOSS Revolution - Calling and payment service to help families and friends communicate and share resources around the world. A service of IDT Corporation.

NEWARK, New Jersey, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global provider of communications and payment services, today unveiled an entirely new dimension to its popular BOSS Revolution Calling app – local news, sports and trends – all in the local language – plus streaming from local radio stations in nearly every country around the globe.

Anyone with the app anywhere in the world can now see up-to-the-minute, country-specific news sourced from leading papers, radio and television networks and online resources — all in the country’s local languages. The news is conveniently organized into familiar categories including updates on COVID-19, sports, politics, entertainment, business, technology, health, celebrities and lifestyle. App users can also listen to unlimited radio from multiple local radio stations, see which songs and films are hot, catch up on trending tweets and watch popular videos. It’s all free through the BOSS Revolution calling app.

“The BOSS Revolution Calling app has added a whole new way to stay close to family, friends, and colleagues anywhere in the world,” said Jessica Poverene, VP Marketing for BOSS Revolution. “You’ll be able to catch up on what’s happening in your country of choice, and then talk or text with friends and family there all about it – without leaving the app. During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may not be able to travel to see friends and family overseas, but the BOSS Revolution Calling app’s new features will make you feel right at home.”

The BOSS Revolution Calling app now includes the following for virtually every country worldwide:

Updates on the COVID-19 pandemic
Headline news stories
Political, sports, business, entertainment, health, technology, lifestyle news
Weather for major cities
A choice of popular radio stations from around the country
Popular hit songs
Trending tweets
Most popular videos
and more…

The BOSS Revolution Calling app also continues to provide all the features that have made it so popular among customers in the United States for years. The app lets customers in the US make affordable phone calls anywhere around the globe, top-up the mobile phone accounts of friends and family or send money (through integration with the BOSS Revolution Money app). With Wi-Fi, customers can make and receive unlimited free peer-to-peer calls and send unlimited texts globally.

New customers to the BOSS Revolution Calling app receive $2 in free credit for international phone calls through April 30, 2020.

The BOSS Revolution Calling app is free in both the App Store and Google Play.

About IDT Corporation:
IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT) provides communications and payment services to individuals and businesses primarily through its Boss Revolution^®, net2phone^® and National Retail Solutions^® brands. IDT’s wholesale carrier services business is a leading global carrier of international long-distance calls. For more information on IDT, visit www.idt.net.

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The College Board Supports Students with Free, Remote Learning Opportunities Ahead of At-Home AP Exams in May

April 7, 2020

NEW YORK, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The College Board is supporting AP students with free, remote learning opportunities ahead of online, at-home Advanced Placement testing for its 2019-20 exam administration in May.

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“We surveyed thousands of students from all over the country, and they overwhelmingly want to test,” said Trevor Packer, the senior vice president of AP & Instruction. “We want to give every student the chance to earn the college credit they’ve worked toward throughout the year. That’s why we quickly set up a process that’s simple, secure, and accessible.”

These at-home testing options will provide more than three million students worldwide the opportunity to earn the college credit and placement they’ve been working hard toward all school year. The College Board surveyed 18,000 AP students, and 91% indicated they want to complete this important step, urging the organization not to cancel these exams.

Students can now continue preparing for exams at home with access to free, live and on-demand, mobile-friendly AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. Any relevant free-response questions in AP Classroom will be unlocked for digital use so students can access all practice questions of the type that will appear on the exam. AP Classroom is a free tool introduced earlier this year, which includes new instructional resources that provide daily support for students and teachers.

This year, the traditional, in-person AP Exams will be replaced by shorter, online versions that students can take at home in 45 minutes, on their device of choice—smartphone, tablet, or computer. Students without access to the internet or a device can contact the College Board to indicate their needs. Certain art and design courses will use portfolio submissions and will not have a separate online exam. All deadlines for portfolio submissions have been extended to May 26, 2020. Students taking world languages exams will complete two spoken tasks consistent with free-response questions three and four on the current AP Exam; written responses will not be required.

Details about exam fees and cancellations, credit and placement, calculator policies, and more will be added and continually updated on the College Board website and shared via email, through online educator communities, and social media.

About College Board

College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education. Each year, College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT^® and the Advanced Placement^® Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators, and schools. For further information, visit collegeboard.org.

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WGU’s Gap Scholarship to Cover Majority of Costs for Some California Community College Grads

April 6, 2020

SALT LAKE CITY, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Western Governors University (WGU) is making it easier for graduates of California community colleges to transfer and earn their bachelor’s degrees at the competency-based university. The university today announced the launch of the California Gap Scholarship, which will be offered to students who have earned an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) or an A.S. in Nursing and are also receiving Pell Grant funding. The university has set aside $50,000 in funding to help students who meet the requirements.

The California Gap Scholarship will be offered in the amount of tuition not covered by the student’s Pell Grant, leading to minimal out-of-pocket costs for students to earn their bachelor’s degrees at WGU. The scholarship will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis and is designated specifically for students who qualify for Pell Grants and have completed an ADT or A.S. in Nursing degree from any of the 114 California community colleges.

“Increasing access to affordable learning for everyone, and especially people from underserved backgrounds, is a big part of our mission,” said Rick Benbow, Regional Vice President for WGU. “The California Gap Scholarship will support our efforts by allowing many community college students to seamlessly transfer into four-year degree programs with very little out-of-pocket cost.”

Completely online and competency-based, WGU is designed to meet the needs of nontraditional learners. The competency-based model allows students to take advantage of their knowledge and experience to move quickly through material they already know so they can focus on what they still need to learn, saving both time and money. Success at WGU is measured in mastery of a competency or skill, rather than time spent in a classroom. WGU faculty members work one-on-one with students as mentors, offering guidance, support, and individualized instruction.

WGU has had a partnership agreement with the California Community College Board of Governors since 2017 that enables the state’ community college graduates to easily transfer credits to WGU and gives them a 5 percent tuition discount and access to scholarship opportunities. Offering the California Gap Scholarship deepens the relationship of this partnership and further increases access to affordable post-secondary for California residents.

To learn more about WGU’s California Gap Scholarship or to apply, visit www.wgu.edu/ccc.

About WGU
Established in 1997 by 19 U.S. governors with a mission to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education, online, nonprofit WGU now serves more than 121,000 students nationwide and has more than 173,000 graduates in all 50 states. Driving innovation as the nation’s leading competency-based university, WGU has been recognized by the White House, state leaders, employers, and students as a model that works in postsecondary education. In just 22 years, the university has become a leading influence in the development of innovative workforce-focused approaches to education. WGU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and has been featured on NPR, NBC Nightly News, CNN, and in The New York Times. Learn more at www.wgu.edu.

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FIBRA Prologis Acquires Premier Logisitics Park in Mexico City

April 6, 2020

MEXICO CITY, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, today announced the acquisition of eight properties totaling 3,989,725 square feet of Class-A logisitic space in Mexico City, from its sponsor, Prologis, for a total investment of US$353 million, including closing costs but excluding VAT.

Prologis Park Grande, which is 100 percent leased, consists of:

	Net Rentable Area	Customer
Grande 1	996,897	Amazon, Inc.
Grande 2	1,053,173	Mercado Libre
Grande 3	312,000	Geodis
Grande 4	255,840	Diageo
Grande 5	408,315	Hasbro / Ryder
Grande 6	312,584	Mary Kay / Truper / Geodis
Grande 7	283,360	Goncalves
Grande 8	367,556	VF Corporation

“Following a successful rights offering, we have further improved our portfolio with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art logistics park that’s fully leased to high-quality tenants across diverse industries” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Mexico. “We have increased our presence in the Mexico City market while deepening relationships with key customers and adding several new ones.”

With this acquisition, FIBRA Prologis’ gross leasable area increases to 38.9 million square feet and its concentration to e-commerce increases from 5 to 9 percent.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS

FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2019, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 191 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.9 million square feet (3.2 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 current 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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CBT College temporarily transitions to remote online learning model during the health crisis.

April 6, 2020

MIAMI, April 6, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — To comply with the social distancing requirements of the CDC, CBT College, the accredited trade and vocational school located in South Florida, announced that their Campuses across Miami Dade County has temporarily transitioned from classroom instruction to a distance education model until further notice.

“At these difficult times, our main concern is the health and welfare of our CBT Family. So, we decided to make the temporary transition from classroom instruction to remote online learning to minimize the spread of the virus and to comply with the official guidelines”, said Luis Llerena, President & CEO at CBT College.

To ensure digital accessibility throughout the transition to virtual classrooms, CBT College leadership assessed the internet service and laptops availability among the faculty and student body, to assure that everyone could have the proper access to the remote learning platform. “Normally, students with limited remote access use our labs and facilities to complete their classwork,” said Llerena. “But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we addressed the remote availability limitations by providing laptops to students that need them, ensuring that they can continue their courses online despite the unprecedented set of challenges that we are all facing nowadays.”

Llerena also mentioned that CBT College’s next step is to implement a hybrid remote-onsite learning environment once CDC and Miami Dade County guidelines allow faculty, students, and staff to return to the facilities completely. Meanwhile, they also set up a CBT Hotline (786-693-8896) to inform about the latest news regarding the shift to the remote working/learning environment during the pandemic, and a FAQ page within the CBT Website to answer questions related to CBT College and COVID-19.

“During these challenging times, we continue to be committed to providing a healthy and safe educational setting to our community and to continue to meet our mission of preparing our students for technical careers that fulfill the employment and economic development needs within the local, national, and international markets.”

– Luis Llerena, President and CEO.

About CBT College:

CBT College provides career training through a hands-on learning approach within the construction, technology, and allied health fields at its three locations across Miami-Dade County (Cutler Bay, Flagler, and Hialeah.) Over the past 31 years, the organization has graduated thousands of students into the Miami-Dade County workforce throughout more than 70 graduation ceremonies. The College’s involvement with employers, local organizations, and strategic business initiatives has opened up plenty of opportunities for our current students and graduates.

CBT College is also listed as a Military-friendly school and participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program, as well as is approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in the Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll International F-1 Visa students. The College is nationally accredited by ACICS, licensed by the Commission of Independent Education (CIE), and certified by the US Department of Education to receive Title IV funding.

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