National Pork Board Debuts Swine University at SOBEWFF®
DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The National Pork Board (NPB) is introducing Swine University at this week’s 2019 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) in Miami. The initiative, which includes a virtual tour of a pig farm and an introduction to the next generation of farmers, engages consumers and shares the sustainability story of today’s pig farming. Consumers also will learn about the health and nutritional value of pork, which is the most consumed protein in the world.
“Swine University gives us an opportunity to share what our pig farmers do every day to produce delicious, healthy and safe pork with influencers and consumers,” said Jose de Jesus, director of multicultural marketing at the National Pork Board. “With many of today’s consumers two to three generations removed from farming, it’s important to offer the unique opportunity to go inside a pig barn through the power of technology.”
By providing an interactive experience, consumers will learn how America’s pig farmers are building on generations of continuous environmental improvement. Compared with 55 years ago, research shows that today’s pig farming requires 75.9 percent less land, 25.1 percent less water and 7.0 percent less energy use, with a 7.7 percent smaller carbon footprint. The research demonstrates American pig farmers’ commitment to doing what is best for people, pigs and the planet.
The five-day festival runs from Wednesday, Feb. 20, through Sunday, Feb. 24. Pat Bane, who is America’s Pig Farmer of the YearSM, will attend the festival and share what it means to be a pig farmer today with attendees.
“Taking care of my animals and ensuring their well-being is critical, especially for consumers who have questions about pig farming,” said Bane, who farms in Illinois. “That’s why I am open to bringing people to my farm, showing them around and sharing my story. We want the public to know how we raise pigs and that every day we do what is right to care for our animals, to keep them healthy and to properly manage our farm.”
The National Pork Board will participate in five major events at SOBEWFF®:
- Tequila Cazadores presents Tacos After Dark hosted by Michael Symon
- Heineken Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® hosted by David Burtka & Neil Patrick Harris
- Goya Foods’ Fun and Fit as a Family featuring Kidz Kitchen
- Coca-Cola Beachside BBQ hosted by Guy Fieri
- Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine hosted by Eileen Andrade & Fernando Desa
The Pork Board also will collaborate with high-profile Latin chefs and influencers. This will include Jose Mendin, a five-time James Beard nominee and driving force behind Pubbelly restaurants; Ana Quincoces, a celebrity chef and lifestyle influencer; and Eddie Zamora, a social influencer and creator of the popular travel and food blog, The Yum Yum Foodie.
Mendin, the chef and owner behind one of Miami’s new and hottest restaurants, La Placita, will create a pork burger at the Heineken Light Burger Bash presented by Schweid & Sons® event. He also will roast a pig at Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine.
Quincoces will host a health-inspired cooking demo focused on children at the Goya Foods’ Fun and Fit as a Family event. She will share the nutritional benefits that come with including pork as part of family meals. A Pork Board study released in January shows that 9 percent of all dinner occasions at home in America are inspired by a celebratory occasion emphasizing family, flavor and fun. Children typically request this meal occasion.
Quincoces, Bane and Zamora, along with chefs Richard Ingraham and Fernando Desa, will serve as Pork Board judges at Goya Foods’ Swine & Wine. Bane and Mendin also will serve as judges at the Coca-Cola Beachside BBQ hosted by Guy Fieri.
For more information on the Pork Board and SOBEWFF®-inspired pork recipes by chef Mendin, including Orange Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin, Mediterranean-Style Pork Sirloin Chops and Pork Shoulder Pozole Verde, visit PorkEsSabor.com and follow along on social media at @PorkEsSabor on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Join the conversation using #SwineUniversity and #PorkEsSabor.
About The National Pork Board
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety and sustainability and environmental management.
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The Home Depot to Present at Raymond James 40th Annual Institutional Investors Conference
ATLANTA, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Home Depot®, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, today announced that Ted Decker, executive vice president of merchandising, will present at the Raymond James 40th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando, Florida. The presentation will begin at 8:05 a.m. ET on March 5, 2019.
The presentation will be webcast live over the internet at http://ir.homedepot.com/events-and-presentations. A link will be displayed under “Events and Presentations.” The webcast will be archived and available at the same location after the conclusion of the live event and will be available until April 4, 2019.
The Home Depot is the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, with 2,287 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. In fiscal 2017, The Home Depot had sales of $100.9 billion and earnings of $8.6 billion. The Company employs more than 400,000 associates. The Home Depot’s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
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PSL Software Wins Spot on Best of The Global Outsourcing 100 List by IAOP
MEDELLIN, Colombia, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — PSL Corp., one of Latin America’s premier software outsourcing providers, secured a coveted spot on the Best of The Global Outsourcing 100® list by IAOP. PSL was first included on the GO100® list in 2018 and awarded high marks in the categories of Customer References, Awards & Certifications and Programs for Corporate Social Responsibility. This new recognition speaks to PSL’s continued ability to excel at building long-term client partnerships that result in improved offshore software development services and surpass expectations.
“Companies, today, are facing a competitive and continuously changing business landscape; for that reason, the Global Outsourcing 100 and World’s Best Advisors lists are what organizations in our industry aspire to as these awards are a testament to those companies that have raised the bar,” said IAOP CEO, Debi Hamill.
PSL looks to differentiate itself by continuing to invest in innovations that provide added value to client-partners, such as internal training and development, comprehensive capability adoption strategy and PSL Labs.
“As PSL continues to grow and receive distinguishing recognitions, it is more important than ever for us to do so responsibly by championing our founding values of excellence, innovation, openness, integrity, and making positive contributions. This recognition serves as a reminder that while we have achieved considerable successes, we can never stop evolving and striving for better,” noted Jorge Aramburo, founder and CEO of PSL.
In 2019, PSL is further enhancing its programs encouraging the participation of women and girls in technology, developing more internal-facing technology solutions to support employee development and growing more impactful partnerships with local and international communities.
About PSL Corp.
PSL Corp delivers high-quality software engineering services by mastering advanced processes and technologies, such as big data, machine learning, and DevOps, among others. The company’s reliable nearshore model, coupled with its top-tier, extensively trained software engineers, allows for efficient agile iterations and continuous experimentation.
About IAOP & GO100
IAOP is the global association that brings together customers, providers, and advisors in a collaborative, knowledge-based environment that promotes professional and organizational development, recognition, certification, and excellence to improve business service models and outcomes.
For more information or to get involved, visit www.IAOP.org.
Contact
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1-866-867-9116
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Upliftv Premieres Inspiring Christian Musical about God’s Grace and Forgiveness
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wave upon wave of God’s saving grace and forgiveness come to Upliftv on the 23rd with the world debut of Wholly Broken, a powerful and entertaining faith-based musical featuring an ensemble of award-winning television, Broadway and recording-industry personalities. The exciting new series bursts onto the screen at 7 p.m. EST as part of the popular Cinema Saturday’s block, sponsored by Parables TV. Upliftv distinguishes itself as the globe’s one-stop-hub for spiritual refreshment with the best in Christian movies, series, documentaries and teachings.
Wholly Broken is set to the backdrop of the iconic Hamptons villages in Long Island, New York and presents a recovering-alcoholic minister picking up the pieces after a bitter divorce and the loss of his congregation. The series also follows the stories of other community members and the issues they face in contemporary society.
Wholly Broken is directed by and stars Tom Humbert of the Austrian historical drama Murer: Anatomy of a Process (Anatomie eines Prozesses). Costars a diverse cast including Terri Conn and Alicia Minshew from the long-running soap operas As the Word Turns and One Life to Live.
Humbert said he started to develop the series in 2012 as an answer to the mostly-negative headlines that permeated the news cycle. “The questions range out … where is God? Why God… why?” Humbert said. “I hope this will remind us that God’s love is enduring no matter how messed up things may seem,” he said. “He will never turn away from us!”
“We are very excited to bring Wholly Broken to Parables and Upliftv,” added Parables TV Vice President Isaac Hernandez. “Musical dramas have done very well lately, so we believe this launch will be greatly enjoyed by our audience,” Hernandez said. The series will be accessible on-demand via the Parables TV subscription-based streaming service. Learn more and hear original cast recordings at whollybroken.com or watch the trailer at parables.tv
Upliftv is owned and operated by Olympusat and is available on DIRECTV, Buckeye Broadband, Consolidated Communications, Frontier Communications and Hotwire Communications. For additional information please visit upliftv.com.
Olympusat – Press Contact:
Jesús Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]
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HPRA/Los Angeles Continues Its Mission To Empower And Provide Resources For Hispanic Public Relations Professionals
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Public Relations Association/Los Angeles (HPRA-LA) announces today its 2019 Board of Directors and leadership appointments, bringing a diverse field of PR professionals from various industries.
HPRA continues to be the leading resource for communication professionals and those seeking expertise in the Hispanic market. Members have access to first-rate programming, such as:
- Professional development
- Networking events
- Discounted membership rates for national industry conferences
- Hispanic PR Campaign of the Year Awards – ¡Bravo! Awards
- Scholarship and college outreach programs
Taking on the role of chapter president for his second consecutive year, Stephen Chavez, owner of Chavez PR based in Los Angeles, shares his focus this year will be to build local membership by offering true value and excellent programming.
“We have an all-star board with senior level executives who are bringing to the professional organization fresh ideas and resources. If you’re not a member of HPRA/LA, now is the perfect time to join,” said Chavez.
The 2019 HPRA/Los Angeles Board of Directors include:
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:
President – Stephen Chavez, ChavezPR
Vice President/President Elect- Claudia Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz Communications
Treasurer – Lourdes Rodriguez, Saban Community Health Clinics
Secretary – Cynthia Zavala, Mitú
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT-LARGE:
Helen Sanchez, Sanchez & Arevalo Public Relations
Denisse Montalvan, Zeno Group
Roxana Lissa, Rox United
Marco Gonzalez, Lieberman
Rudy Rubio, Latino Key Network
Nashi Nyssen, Blue Shield of California
Maricela Cueva, VPE Tradigital Communications
Rachel Matos, Blue Collective Agency
Mayola Delgado, Univision Los Angeles
COMMITTEE LEADERS:
Sasha Chavez, University of La Verne and intern at Southern California Edison
Carmen Huerta, LAGRANT Foundation
Richard Garcia, The Qualia Group
Sara Santos, Source One Digital Agency
Roxana Salcedo, The Blaine Group, Inc.
Erika Villalvazo, E! Entertainment
EmilyCabrera, BHSC Global
Mayra Rosas, Intern
For more information about HPRA/Los Angeles, please join the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/HPRALosAngeles/
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Texas Realtors to Showcase the Texas Real Estate Market at the World’s Leading Property Exhibition Event in Cannes France
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas Realtors and nine local Realtor associations across the state will be represented at Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier (MIPIM), the world’s leading global real estate market, business conference and networking event in Cannes France from March 12-15, 2019 to promote Texas’ robust real estate and business environment to the international business community.
“Texas is a great place to live, work, and do business. Over the past 10 years, investors from across the globe have experienced the benefits of engaging in the Lone Star State’s commercial and residential real estate market,” said Tray Bates, chairman of Texas Realtors. “In attracting increased investment in real estate, we envision unlimited growth in economic activity for Texas. On behalf of Texas Realtors and our local associations, we look forward to leveraging what our great state has to offer at MIPIM.”
As a global conference, MIPIM draws some of the most influential members of the real estate and property industry from across the world during the four-day event in Cannes, France each March. The event hosts more than 26,000 real estate professional attendees, including 5,400 investors and 3,800 CEOs and c-level professionals from 560 cities in 100 countries.
Among the nine Realtor associations representing Texas real estate, several will travel to MIPIM with Texas Realtors such as the Houston Association of REALTORS®, MetroTex Association of REALTORS®, and the San Antonio Board of REALTORS®. Each partnering local Texas Realtor association and Pampa Economic Development Corporation will be represented by Texas Realtors through economic development collateral, detailing key information about its markets to share with MIPIM attendees.
Local Texas Realtor associations and partners joining Texas Realtor at MIPIM include:
- Amarillo Association of REALTORS®
- Austin Board of REALTORS®
- Collin County Association of REALTORS®
- Corpus Christi Association of REALTORS®
- Greater El Paso Association of REALTORS®
- Greater Fort Worth Association of REALTORS®
- Houston Association of REALTORS®
- MetroTex Association of REALTORS®
- Pampa Economic Development Corporation
- San Antonio Board of REALTORS®
About Texas REALTORS® (formerly the Texas Association of REALTORS®)
With more than 114,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
About MIPIM
MIPIM, the world’s leading property market, brings together all the key actors of the real estate business. Investors, developers, end-users, architects, hotel groups, public authorities and property associations gather in Cannes for four intensive days of networking, matchmaking and development of international business relations. MIPM has established itself as an essential meeting place for city administrations who attend in order to both promote inward investment opportunities and discuss major key policy issues that urban conglomerations are facing around the world. Learn more at www.mipim.com.
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Texas ranks second in the U.S. for relocation activity in 2017
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Texas ranked second in the nation for relocation activity in 2017, according to the Texas Relocation Report released today by Texas REALTORS®, which analyzes the latest migration data from the U.S. Census Bureau and U-Haul.
“Texas remained a hotbed of relocation activity in 2017 due in part to our diverse job opportunities, record-breaking housing market and booming economy,” said Tray Bates, 2019 chairman of Texas REALTORS®. “This is the fifth year in a row that Texas has gained more than 500,000 new residents from out of state and we anticipate that trend will continue in the coming years.”
According to the report, Texas welcomed 524,511 new residents in 2017. This is less than the number of out-of-state residents who moved to Texas in 2016 (531,996). The net gain of out-of-state residents in Texas in 2017 fell from 87,656 in 2016 to 57,173 residents in 2017.
Residents moving to Texas from outside of the United States made up nearly half of the total inflow of residents. Among U.S. states, the highest number of new Texans relocated from California (63,175), Florida (33,740), Louisiana (28,700), Illinois (26,214) and New York (20,644).
Texas ranked third in the United States for the number of residents moving out of state (467,338) in 2017. The most popular out-of-state relocation destinations for Texans were California (40,999), Oklahoma (32,430), Florida (31,625), Colorado (25,212) and Louisiana (17,674).
At the metropolitan statistical area (MSA) level, Los Angeles-Long Beach–Anaheim, New York–Newark–Jersey City and Chicago–Naperville–Elgin produced the highest volume of residents relocating to Texas. The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington MSA recorded the highest number of incoming residents from out-of-state (230,118), followed by Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land (203,279).
At the county level, Harris County (Houston) led the state with a net gain of 83,282 residents relocating from out of state, but four of the top 10 counties with the highest net gain of out-of-state residents were in North Texas (Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties). Three of the top 10 counties were located in the Gulf Coast.
Bates concluded, “As more residents and businesses choose to put down roots in Texas, we need to preserve our favorable conditions to buy, sell, rent and own real estate here. As always, Texas REALTORS® will take the lead in advocating for policies at the state Capitol and in our communities that support our increasing population and strong economy.”
About the 2019 edition of the Texas Relocation Report
The 2019 edition of the Texas Relocation Report is based on data from the 2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau. The report analyzes county relocation data for the 40 largest demographic areas in Texas. Texas REALTORS® distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, international trends, and more. To view the Texas Relocation Report in its entirety, visit TexasRealEstate.com.
About Texas REALTORS® (formerly the Texas Association of REALTORS®)
With more than 114,000 members, Texas REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit texasrealestate.com to learn more.
Contact:
Hunter Dodson
(512) 448-4950
[email protected]
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California Labor Commissioner’s Office Reminds Employers that Valid Workers’ Compensation Insurance is Required
OAKLAND, California, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The California Labor Commissioner’s Office reminds employers they must maintain valid workers’ compensation insurance coverage for all workers, including part time employees.
If the Labor Commissioner’s Office finds an employer does not have valid coverage for its workers, it can cite the employer $1,500 per employee not covered by valid workers’ compensation insurance, and issue a stop order prohibiting work until valid insurance is acquired. The employer may be required to pay employees’ lost wages during the work stoppage. Violation of the stop order could result in additional penalties up to $10,000 and misdemeanor charges.
The Labor Commissioner’s Office advises employers who purchased insurance with American Labor Alliance and CompOne USA that these companies are not licensed to sell insurance in California. The California Department of Insurance in December imposed a $4.3 million penalty on the companies for selling workers’ compensation and liability policies to employers of farmworkers without being properly licensed.
Additional details on workers’ compensation insurance requirements, including FAQs, are posted online. Information on insurance companies licensed to sell workers’ compensation insurance in California and an online rate comparison of the top 50 workers’ compensation insurers is available on the Department of Insurance website.
The Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Labor Standards Enforcement, or the California Labor Commissioner’s Office, combats wage theft and conducts on-site inspections to investigate and enforce compliance with minimum wage and other California labor laws. Its wide-ranging responsibilities include retaliation complaint investigations, public works enforcement, licensing and registration, as well as multilingual labor law education and outreach for workers and employers.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).
Members of the press may contact Erika Monterroza or Paola Laverde at (510) 286-1161, and are encouraged to subscribe to get email alerts on DIR’s press releases or other departmental updates.
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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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SOURCE California Department of Industrial Relations; California Labor Commissioner’s Office