2019 Kia Soul Earns 5-Year Cost To Own Award By Kelley Blue Book

February 11, 2019

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) is pleased to announce that the 2019 Soul has won Kelley Blue Book’s 5-Year Cost to Own Award in the compact car segment.

“The key advantage that the Soul has over its competitors is its high residual values,” said Eric Ibara, director of 5-Year Cost to Own for Kelley Blue Book. “This year, the Soul ranked third in Best Resale Value, which translates into a low depreciation cost – the factor that accounts for one third of its overall ownership costs. While the Soul is credited with low costs in nearly all 5-Year Cost to Own categories, it also has the lowest financing costs and state fees in its segment.”

The 5-Year Cost to Own Awards honor vehicles and brands with the lowest projected ownership costs during the first five years after purchase. While depreciation and fuel costs generally account for the greatest expense in owning a vehicle, there are other factors that can impact cost of ownership, such as finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees.

“Value is a cornerstone of the Kia brand, and so offering a low cost of ownership to our customers is important to us,” said Orth Hedrick, executive director of Car Planning and Telematics, KMA. “Our stylish urban passenger vehicle has many positives, one of which is its budget-friendliness. It’s an honor to be recognized for being value-driven by Kelley Blue Book, a respected source for auto industry news and information.”

For more information on the award, visit https://www.kbb.com/new-cars/5-year-cost-to-own-awards/.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands and 50 Best Global Green Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and LPGA 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 Sorento and Optima GDI (EX, SX & Limited and certain LX Trims only) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts

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Data provider, MicroBilt, improves decisioning tool for growing alternative credit marketplace

February 8, 2019

KENNESAW, Ga., Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Alternative credit data pioneer MicroBilt recently announced the launch of iPredict Advantage, the next iteration of its powerful automated decisioning tool for lenders.

Built on an improved algorithm that takes in traditional and proprietary alternative credit data, iPredict Advantage boasts +10% added predictive value over the original iPredict which was launched in 2000. Unlike conventional credit decisioning tools, iPredict Advantage also includes bankruptcies, liens, judgments and evictions data in its consumer assessment.

“By combining traditional credit reporting with our PRBC Alternative Credit database and civil records data, we’re able to provide lenders with a more comprehensive picture of a consumer’s creditworthiness,” said Sean Albert, SVP/CMO at MicroBilt. “This delivers a win-win benefit. For the business, it often means opening the doors to customers they might have otherwise rejected due to thin traditional credit files. For consumers, it means access to the credit market where they didn’t have it before.”

iPredict Advantage factors in over 165 data attributes in calculating the potential risk of a loan applicant and returns a risk score, loan history, credit inquiry attributes, and consumer stability indicators. It is particularly relevant to the sub-prime lending space which has grown significantly in recent years and is increasingly vital to businesses and consumers.

“For people left out of the traditional credit market – for whatever reason – the use of alternative credit data such as their bill-paying habits and other known indicators of reliable financial management can often make the difference in being approved or denied for credit,” notes Keith Goodnight, SVP/Product Development at MicroBilt.

ABOUT MICROBILT
MicroBilt has been a pioneer in consumer 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 to the customers who want to do business with them.

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$17 Million Settlement for Purchasers of VIZIO Smart TVs Connected to the Internet Between February 1, 2014 and February 6, 2017 Announces Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP and Gibbs Law Group LLP

February 8, 2019

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Have You Purchased a VIZIO Smart TV Connected to the Internet Between February 1, 2014 and February 6, 2017? You Could Get Money From a Class Action Settlement.

The estimated payout is $13 – $31 per television. No receipt is needed.

To receive money you must submit a valid Claim Form by April 29, 2019 by visiting VizioTVsettlement.com

The class action alleges VIZIO violated privacy laws and consumer-protection laws by collecting sensitive information about what was displayed on certain VIZIO Smart TVs between February 1, 2014 and February 6, 2017 and selling your data to advertisers without sufficient disclosures. VIZIO denies these allegations. The court has not decided who is right.

Visit the VizioTVsettlement.com to file a claim and for full details on your rights and options, including how to request exclusion or object to the settlement.

SOURCE Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, Gibbs Law Group LLP

Latino Art Historian and Chef Receive Prizes Honoring Immigrants in U.S.

February 8, 2019

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Vilcek Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 Vilcek Foundation Prizes, awarded to spotlight immigrant contributions to all facets of American society.

“The U.S. could not maintain its position at the forefront of the arts and sciences if not for the many immigrants who decided to stake their lives and careers here,” says Rick Kinsel, president of the Vilcek Foundation. “With these prizes, we are pleased to give them the positive and public recognition that they so deserve.”

Carmen C. Bambach, born in Chile, is the recipient of the inaugural Vilcek Prize for Excellence. The prize includes a $100,000 award and is bestowed upon immigrants who have profoundly impacted American society and world culture. Bambach, curator of Italian and Spanish drawings at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is one of the most accomplished museum curators and internationally recognized experts in Old Master drawings. She explained the use of drawings in the complex technical processes used in producing panel paintings and frescoes during the Italian Renaissance, and has published over 70 scholarly articles, collaborated on many exhibitions of Renaissance artists, and wrote numerous entries for exhibition catalogues. Bambach was the organizer and curator of the 2017-18 Met exhibition Michelangelo: Divine Draftsman and Designer, which included drawings that had never been exhibited before, for a once-in-a-lifetime viewing opportunity. Her four-volume treatise, Leonardo da Vinci Rediscovered, is forthcoming from Yale University Press this summer.

Fabián von Hauske Valtierra, born in Mexico, is the recipient of the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Culinary Arts. The $50,000 prize is awarded to support early-to-mid-career immigrant professionals who have demonstrated significant promise. Von Hauske Valtierra is the co-chef and co-owner of Contra, Wildair, and Una Pizza Napoletana, all in New York City. Von Hauske Valtierra has built a reputation for combining diverse, international influences into a voice that is ambitious, experimental, and accessible. He has received several honors, including Michelin stars in 2017, and 2018, and has been named to the lists of Eater’s “Young Guns”; Zagat‘s “30 Under 30”; Forbes’ “30 Under 30″; and Food & Wine‘s “Best New Chefs”.

The prizewinners will be honored at a gala ceremony in New York in April, with presentations by Padma Lakshmi, New York Times best-selling author and host/executive producer of Top Chef; Marica Vilcek, co-founder of the Vilcek Foundation and a trustee of The Metropolitan Museum of Art; and Titia de Lange, Leon Hess Professor at the Rockefeller University.

The Vilcek Foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia. The mission of the foundation, to honor immigrant contributions to the U.S. and to foster appreciation of the arts and sciences, was inspired by the couple’s careers, as well as their appreciation for the opportunities they received as newcomers. The foundation awards annual prizes to immigrants, sponsors cultural programs, and manages the Vilcek Foundation Art Collections. To learn more, please visit vilcek.org.

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“Columna Estilos” Celebrates its 13th Year Anniversary as a Leading Information Source for the U.S. Hispanic Market with its 500th Edition on Sunday February 10, 2019

February 8, 2019

MIAMI, Feb. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Columna Estilos, known as the number one variety and entertainment digital magazine for the U.S Hispanic market, is celebrating its 13th anniversary on Sunday, February 10 with the publishing of its 500th edition. Since its first issue on January 2006, Columna Estilos became a trailblazer in the market due to its innovative format, delivered to a tailored audience that was able to receive a compilation of the latest entertainment, sports, arts and community news at the click of their fingers.

Currently, Columna Estilos is sponsored by important brands like: Neutrogena, Florida Prepaid, Aveeno, IHG Hotels, and is distributed to over 100 digital media outlets through the Hispanic Digital Network (HDN), reaching a wide number of countries in Latin America and Europe including México, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Spain, Italy, Germany, the Dominican Republic and Peru, among others. In addition, throughout the years, the digital magazine has featured important personalities not only from the entertainment world but also political figures, journalists, newsmakers and worldwide leaders including Deepak Chopra, Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jorge Ramos, Maria Elena Salinas, Don Francisco, The Fania All Stars, Joaquin Cortes, Gaby Espino and Prince Royce to mention a few.

With more than 25 years of experience as a seasoned reporter, Soraya Alcala, editor and founder of Columna Estilos, who has been recognized numerous times by organizations, including the U.S. Congress with an Honor Certificate for her work as an independent journalist in the U.S, said: “I feel very proud of the results we have achieved throughout the years because they represent the consolidation of a media outlet that embodies professionalism, perseverance and credibility. We continue with the clear goal of offering our audience a quality product based on relevant content for more years to come.”

The anniversary edition of Columna Estilos will include broadcast news 24 hours a day 7 days a week in partnership with EVTV news channel from Venezuela, Noticias ONU, Estilos Media Report with exclusive interviews and special reports, plus the launching of “Los 5 Pasos” (Five Steps) a brand new segment showcasing original content dedicated to recognized personalities all this content will bring a new and fresh image to Columna Estilos, while keeping the unique format that transformed it into the prominent information source for U.S. Latinos that it is today.

Social Media:
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To subscribe to Columna Estilos please visit www.columnaestilos.com

PRESS CONTACT
Santa Cruz Communications
Paola Marin
305-592-4473
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Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase is Now Offering the Most Advanced Techniques to Lift Sagging Skin with the Revolutionary Silhouette InstaLift®

February 7, 2019

Silhouette Instalift Mid Face - Courtesy of Kimberly Butterwick, M.D.

MIAMI, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Leyda E. Bowes, M.D., Marilyn Zabielinski, M.D. and the medical team at Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase are proud to announce the availability of a revolutionary, minimally invasive facial lifting procedure, Silhouette InstaLift® at Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase. Silhouette InstaLift® is the only facial rejuvenation treatment with a unique dual action that lifts the mid-face and adds volume for a naturally lifted look. The procedure helps increase volume while restoring the contours of the mid-face and cheek areas gradually and naturally.

The Silhouette InstaLift® gives both men and women a safe and effective solution to reverse facial sagging without surgery. During this minimally invasive, in-office procedure, the physician lifts the deeper layers of the skin with an innovative cone technology. The treatment takes approximately 45 minutes under local anesthesia, and unlike facelifts of the past, there is minimal downtime.

“Silhouette InstaLift® is the most advanced non-surgical and unique technology to lift sagging facial skin in the market,” says Dr. Leyda Bowes. “This is the top treatment procedure for patients whom face lift surgery is not their preferred treatment option. We are seeing tremendous success and satisfaction with our patients who opted for this minimally invasive treatment.“

“Silhouette InstaLift® is a wonderful non-invasive, quick in-office procedure to address skin laxity that occurs with aging. It instantly lifts and stimulates collagen production over several months, so the results are not only maintained, but improve over time. It’s an excellent complement to fillers and Botox, too,” says Dr. Marilyn Zabielinski.

The Silhouette InstaLift® technology is made from glycolide/L-lactide (PLGA), a biomedical copolymer that is well tolerated by the body. Over time the sutures will naturally be absorbed by your body while stimulating production of collagen to aid in healthy skin renewal for natural- looking, long lasting results. Results are visible immediately and improve over a three-month time span, with lasting lifting effects.

We are pleased to be hosting an exclusive Spring Lift event on Thursday, March 14 with a live demonstration, VIP pricing and a raffle for all attendees. Space will be limited and will fill fast. Please contact our direct cosmetic line at 305.856.6519 to preregister. Follow us on Instagram @BowesDerm and Facebook at Bowes Dermatology for additional event details.

To schedule a complimentary consultation with our aesthetics specialists, please contact our direct cosmetic line at 305.856.6519 or visit our website www.bowesdermatology.com for additional information on this revolutionary procedure.

About Riverchase Dermatology
Riverchase Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery is one of Florida’s largest and most comprehensive skin centers. Founded in Naples, Florida in 2000 by Andrew T. Jaffe, M.D., FAAD, Riverchase has maintained its initial vision of providing the most comprehensive skin cancer, dermatology and cosmetic surgery services for over a decade. The caring and skilled providers at Riverchase use the latest techniques and equipment to diagnose and treat a wide range of skin disorders and cosmetic concerns. Riverchase has many convenient locations throughout Florida. For more information, visit www.RiverchaseDermatology.com.

CONTACT
Monica Canino
Senior Marketing and Business Development Manager
(516)305-7539 [email protected]

Silhouette Instalift Mid Face by Ana Trisan, PA-C - Bowes Dermatology by Riverchase

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StarKist® Expands Tuna Creations® Pouch Line With New Asian Inspired Flavors

February 7, 2019

StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang, Tuna Creations® BOLD Red Curry with Coconut & Tuna Creations® Ginger Sesame

PITTSBURGH, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — StarKist Co. is proud to announce an addition of flavors to its line of Tuna Creations® single serve pouches: Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang; Tuna Creations® BOLD Red Curry with Coconut, and Tuna Creations® Ginger Sesame. This latest innovation allows tuna lovers to expand their horizons with adventurous new flavors, which are now available on the company’s recently launched web store, buy.starkist.com. The new site allows consumers to easily mix and match their favorite flavors for customized multi-packs.

“StarKist is constantly driving innovation when it comes to new flavor profiles. By introducing bold seasonings to our premium tuna, our consumers enjoy the health benefits of seafood with a kick of flavor,” said Andy Mecs, Vice President of Marketing & Innovation, StarKist Co. “Our on-the-go pouches have become an everyday staple, and by adding exciting, internationally inspired new flavors, we’re providing consumers with a quick and easy way to amplify their meals. At StarKist, we’ve built on the convenience momentum by launching our web store, where consumers can combine their favorites like the Chicken Creations^™ BOLD Buffalo Style flavor, with ones they’ve never tried before, like the Tuna Creations® Ginger Sesame pouch, into one, personalized multi-pack.”

According to Mecs, all StarKist pouches feature a convenient, tear-open and no-drain design, making it easy to enjoy premium, wild caught tuna straight from the pouch or in a simple meal, while giving you the protein you need to stay energized.

The three new, lightly seasoned premium tuna flavors will be available in the shelf-stable seafood section in select retailers. In the meantime, you can find them on StarKist’s new online store. Visit buy.starkist.com to find your flavor:

Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang Brings a Fiery Kick:
This spicy Korean Gochujang red pepper sauce, with a touch of onion and garlic, adds a BOLD punch to StarKist’s premium wild caught tuna. These single-serve pouches can be enjoyed with your favorite veggies, crackers or straight from the pouch. Each pouch is 80 calories and contains 13g of protein.

Tuna Creations® BOLD Red Curry with Coconut Bursts with Flavor:
Made with crushed red chilies, garlic, lemon grass and coconut milk, this new BOLD flavor brings an exotic kick to everyday meals. Enjoyed with rice, crackers or by itself, BOLD Red Curry offers 90 calories and 13g of protein per pouch.

Tuna Creations® Ginger Sesame Introduces a Savory Taste:
Wild caught, premium tuna is now readily available in a zesty ginger, soy sauce and sesame seed seasoning. Tuna Creations® Ginger Sesame gives you the perfect mix of ginger and spices with a hint of lemon, making it a great addition to wraps, on a salad or enjoyed straight from the pouch. This new flavor serves up 100 calories and contains 13g of protein per pouch.

In addition to the new offerings, StarKist’s current line of deliciously seasoned Tuna, Salmon and Chicken Creations™ include a variety of flavor options that complement a variety of meals. Consumers can satisfy any kind of craving, as StarKist has a portfolio of 23 flavors, including Tuna Creations® Ranch, Lemon Pepper, Sweet & Spicy, Herb & Garlic, Hickory Smoked, Bacon Ranch, Honey BBQ, Deli Style Tuna Salad, BOLD Hot Buffalo Style, BOLD Thai Chili Style, BOLD Jalapeño, BOLD Sriracha, BOLD Tapatío, BOLD with Rice & Beans in Hot Sauce, Salmon Creations® Lemon Pepper and Mango Chipotle, and Chicken Creations™ BOLD Buffalo Style, Chicken Salad, Ginger Soy and Zesty Lemon Pepper. These convenient, single-serve pouches make it easy to add protein into popular diets such as the keto diet and Mediterranean meal plans. Both the tuna and salmon pouches support the recommended two servings (8 oz.) of seafood weekly.

While Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style, BOLD Red Curry and Ginger Sesame can be enjoyed straight from the pouch, they are also a great addition to any meal. Visit www.starkist.com to learn more about the brand, its products and to explore StarKist developed recipes such as the Korean BBQ Tuna Taco Sliders recipe below:

Ingredients:
2 pouches (2.6 oz.) StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD Spicy Korean Style with Gochujang
4 Corn tortilla “taco sliders”

Mango Salsa:
¼ cup reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
½ cup diced mango
2 Tsp. chopped scallions
2 Tbsp. chopped red pepper
½ Tsp. lime zest
1 Tsp. lime juice

Directions:

Warm tortillas in oven until just warmed.
Meanwhile, mix salsa ingredients in a small bowl.
Place tortillas on a platter. Top each with a half pouch of tuna. Top with 2 Tbsp. salsa.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Recipe Yield: 2 (2 tacos)

About StarKist Co.
StarKist Co. provides trusted, healthy, food products in the United States. An industry innovator, StarKist was the first brand to introduce StarKist single-serve pouch products, which include Tuna Creations®, Salmon Creations® and Chicken Creations™. As America’s favorite tuna, StarKist represents a tradition of quality, consumer trust and a commitment to sustainability. StarKist’s charismatic brand icon, Charlie® the Tuna, swam into the hearts of tuna fans in 1961 and is still a fan favorite today. StarKist Co. is a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd.

Media Contact:
Michelle Faist
412-323-7457
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Cal/OSHA Announces May 9 Advisory Committee Meeting to Evaluate Electronic Submission of Workplace Injury and Illness Records

February 7, 2019

State of California Department of Industrial Relations

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Cal/OSHA has scheduled an advisory committee meeting on the electronic submission of injury and illness records. The public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elihu Harris Building, 1515 Clay Street Suite 1304, Oakland.

On January 25, federal OSHA published a final rule to amend its recordkeeping regulation by rescinding the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit information from OSHA Forms 300 and 301. Cal/OSHA has determined that by rescinding the requirement to electronically submit Forms 300 and 301 data, OSHA has substantially diminished the requirements that were originally set forth in OSHA’s May 12, 2016, “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” rule.

Pursuant to California Labor Code section 6410.2(b), Cal/OSHA has scheduled this advisory committee meeting to evaluate how to implement the changes necessary to protect the goals of the Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses rule.

Information on the advisory committee meeting has been posted online. Members of the public are invited to email their written comments [email protected]. The comment period is open until 5 p.m. on Friday, May 24.

The California Division of Occupational Safety and Health, or Cal/OSHA, is the division within the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) that helps protect California’s workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace.

Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Services Branch provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their safety and health programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from Cal/OSHA Consultation Services.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

https://www.facebook.com/CaliforniaDIR
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http://www.youtube.com/CaliforniaDIR
http://www.dir.ca.gov/email/listsub.asp?choice=1

The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. For general inquiries, contact DIR’s Call Center at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

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Second Successful Cohort Graduates as Part of the Woodforest Foundry in San Antonio, TX

February 7, 2019

Woodforest Foundry graduated its second entrepreneurship cohort working with Maestro Entrepreneur Center and The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Recently, Woodforest Foundry, a small business growth initiative of Woodforest National Bank, graduated its second entrepreneurship cohort working with Maestro Entrepreneur Center and The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Eighteen entrepreneurs (representing 14 small businesses) participated in a 10-week curriculum-based mindset and business development cohort program in San Antonio.

The Foundry strives to help entrepreneurs turn their passion into action and test their ideas and their ability to run a business. Overall, it’s a program to enhance local entrepreneurial ecosystems which revitalizes underserved communities and helps businesses grow. At its core, the Woodforest Foundry provides an action-oriented environment for entrepreneurs to create, collaborate, test, iterate, launch and grow ideas in a curated space supported by local Woodforest Bankers.

“It’s exciting to see our second cohort graduates learning about the Woodforest Foundry and how it gives them the tools and resources to start or scale their businesses. Participants who become part of the Foundry and join the cohort don’t just take classes; they become part of a growing and thriving local entrepreneurship ecosystem that gives back to other entrepreneurs and helps strengthen and sustain their city. The Foundry in San Antonio has been a successful prototype, and we are thrilled to expand the Foundry to new cities across the Bank’s footprint later this year,” said Doug Schaeffer, EVP, CRA Executive Director, Woodforest National Bank.

“The Foundry continues to inspire me. Small businesses that participate are getting stronger and becoming part of a special peer community. We are seeing huge results in such little time and we are so excited about it. Our small businesses are growing, hiring more employees and increasing their revenue. Having mentors and trusted guidance from successful business owners who face the same challenges and can share tools and lessons they’ve learned is invaluable,” said Julissa Carielo, Maestro’s President and Founder. “Many thanks to the Woodforest Foundry and the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for their continued support. With partners like them, Maestro Entrepreneur Center will continue to make an impact in our community and build a better tomorrow.”

“The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner of the Maestro Entrepreneurship’s 10-week cohort for small-, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses along with Woodforest National Bank. The cohort helps accelerate business growth and provide these business owners with the support, resources and tools they need to scale up within the Woodforest Foundry at the Maestro Entrepreneur Center,” said Rebecca Quintanilla Cedillo, Interim President & CEO, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Since 2017, over 40 entrepreneurs have participated in the cohort, providing trusted guidance to 20-plus small businesses, all of which have shown revenue growth from 10% to 75%. To date, 88 new jobs have been created in a historically underutilized (HUBZone) area of town, the poorest zip code in San Antonio. Plus, there have been 120-plus educational sessions held at Maestro since 2017, with over 2,200 entrepreneurs and other attendees.

About Woodforest
Celebrating 37 years of community banking service, Woodforest National Bank has successfully stood among the strongest community banks in the nation, proudly offering outstanding customer service since 1980. Woodforest currently operates over 700 branches in 17 states across the United States. For more information about Woodforest National Bank, please visit www.woodforest.com.

About Maestro Entrepreneur Center™
Maestro Entrepreneur Center™ is a nonprofit small business incubation and accelerator center founded in May 2016 in partnership with the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Located in a HUBZone, Maestro Entrepreneur Center™ serves small minority, women and veteran owned businesses in the City of San Antonio and metro area by offering unique Accelerator Program along with business to business mentoring and connecting our businesses to opportunities. Clients range from diverse industries such as the industrial, Construction, Businesses in Arts and Cultural, professional services and culinary catering services. Visit MaestroCenter.org for details.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Daniel Galindo | Senior Vice President, CRA and Strategy Director | Woodforest National Bank
210.862.0511 | [email protected]

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2020 Toyota Tacoma Positioned to Continue Segment Leadership with Host of New Upgrades

February 7, 2019

The 2020 Tacoma has more than 30 configurations in six model grades available.

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — With competition in the midsize pickup segment heating up, the Toyota Tacoma says, “Bring it.” The Tacoma has been America’s best-selling midsize pickup for 14 years running, and the 2020 models introduced at the Chicago Auto Show are the best-equipped ever.

A perennial award winner for segment-leading value, the Tacoma line boosts its appeal for 2020 with revised styling, expanded multimedia tech, added comfort and convenience features and, for the TRD Pro, additional off-road tech.

The third-generation Tacoma pickup, with a design inspired by Toyota’s legendary desert race trucks, continues the model’s tradition of working hard and playing hard. With more than 30 configurations in six model grades available, there’s a Tacoma for every need: work-ready SR; high-style, high-value SR5; athletic TRD Sport; adventurous TRD Off-Road; ultimate off-road TRD Pro; and top-of-the-line Limited.

Nearly all 2020 Tacomas debut a new front grille design and new or updated wheel, each tailored to the specific grade. Inside, a new 10-way power adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support adds comfort on all grades SR5 and up. A new multimedia system now includes Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa compatibility. The SR will feature an upgraded 7-inch touchscreen, while SR5 grades and higher will feature a larger 8-inch touchscreen display. A new LED bed lamp is also available to brighten nighttime functionality while consuming less energy.

Changes Across the Board

While every Tacoma will receive the upgraded audio system and larger touchscreen display, specific changes unique to each grade are not to be overlooked.

The Tacoma SR workhorse gets its share of updates in 2020, including a new grille design and intermittent wiper. Out back, the taillights are revised with a new dark housing. The LED bed lamp is an available option. SR will feature a larger 7-inch touchscreen with new multimedia system that features Android Auto, Apple Carplay, Amazon Alexa and SiriusXM capability, and more.

Tacoma SR5 is fitted with a new grille design, a new 16-inch dark satin wheel color, darker taillight housings, and an updated fabric design on the seatback. SR5 will also offer an available LED bed lamp and DRL headlight option.

For Tacoma TRD Sport, a new grille and 17-inch wheel highlight the changes. It also adds Passenger Smart Key entry, chrome taillamp inserts, and new LED fog lamps. A new LED DRL and LED headlight is available, as is the new LED bed lamp. The new Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) is available on Sport grades, and it provides views around the truck for easier, safer maneuvering in tight situations.

Tacoma TRD Off-Road will feature a new front grille design, LED foglamp, chrome insert taillamp and Passenger Smart Key entry. To provide a better view of the terrain under the vehicle, Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) is available. A new LED DRL and LED headlight is an available upgrade, as is a LED bed lamp. TRD Off-Road also comes standard with TRD-tuned Bilstein shocks, locking rear differential, Hill Assist Control (HAC), Multi-Terrain Select and Crawl Control.

Tacoma Limited’s look is more premium than ever with a new grille design, 18-inch alloy wheels, standard LED DRL and LED headlamps, and chrome taillamp inserts. It also received the upgraded Smart Key operation on the passenger door. The new Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) is standard equipment on Limited-grade Tacomas.

Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P), standard on every Tacoma grade, includes Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Sway Warning System, Automatic High Beams and High-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC).

Tacoma TRD Pro: More Trail-Capable Than Ever

For 2020, the Tacoma TRD Pro, one of a series of Toyota trucks and SUVs infused with ultimate capability by Toyota Racing Development, returns with a revised look and new features. New sequential LED/DRL headlamps, 16-inch wheel design and black-insert taillamps headline the exterior changes. Rigid Industries LED fog lights come standard for improved visibility on and off the highway. Newly available Army Green is the TRD Pro exclusive color for 2020, which will be offered along with Super White, Midnight Black Metallic and Magnetic Gray Metallic.

Inside TRD Pro, a new 10-way power seat adds comfort, and the multimedia system is upgraded with the new 8-inch touchscreen display, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, among others. For added convenience, Smart Key functionality now extends to the front passenger door.

High-tech trail assistance comes to the fore with the new Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) + Multi Terrain Monitor (MTM). The driver can select front, side, or rear views for improved visibility. When the going really gets rough, under vehicle terrain view can help the driver avoid potential unseen obstacles.

In other respects, the 2020 Tacoma TRD Pro continues with its roster of hardcore capability. A new 16-inch wheel is added to the mix, which is 4.188 lbs. lighter than the previous version. To complement the changes, TRD updated the tuning of the Fox 2.5-inch internal bypass shocks and front and rear springs. Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Kevlar-reinforced tires stand up to rough terrain.

The Tacoma TRD Pro comes standard with 4WDemand part-time 4-wheel drive with an electronically controlled transfer case and an electronically controlled locking rear differential. Automatic transmission-equipped Tacomas also further off-road capability and driver confidence with Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Multi-terrain Select, and Crawl Control.

With standard power moonroof and, on automatic transmission models, JBL Premium Audio, there’s no leaving luxury behind when the pavement ends.

Tacoma by the Numbers

Tacoma Access Cab models ride on a 127.4-inch wheelbase and have a 73.7-inch-long bed. The Tacoma Double Cab style is offered as a 127.4-inch wheelbase with a 60.5-inch bed or 140.6-inch wheelbase with the 73.7-inch bed. All models use an inner bed made from a sheet-molded composite (SMC) deck and tough, durable walls that are 10-percent lighter than steel.

The 2020 Tacoma offers a choice of two tough powertrains. The 2.7-liter DOHC 4-cylinder with 159 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque, and an available 3.5-liter V6 with 278 horsepower and 265 lb-ft of torque. Both are teamed to a 6-speed Electronically Controlled Automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), and the V6 can also be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

V6-powered Tacomas come standard with the Tow Package – which includes Class IV receiver hitch, automatic transmission fluid cooler, engine oil cooler, power steering cooler, 130-amp alternator, 4 & 7-pin connector with converter, and Trailer-Sway Control. When properly equipped, the Tacoma can pull up to 6,800 lbs. (per the SAE J2807 tow standard).

The Tacoma is assembled at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Texas (TMMTX), in San Antonio and Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Baja California (TMMBC), in Baja California, Mexico.

Limited Warranty and ToyotaCare

Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion with no mileage limitation. The Tacoma also comes standard with ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance and 24-hour roadside assistance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first.

About Toyota

Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 38 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold 2.8 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2018 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 16 years are still on the road today.

Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights the way it partners with community, civic, academic and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move, anything is possible. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

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