California Labor Commissioner’s Office Posts Guidance on Agricultural Overtime Pay Schedule in Effect This Year
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Labor Commissioner’s Office has posted guidance for agricultural employers and workers on an overtime pay schedule that went into effect January 1. The law’s overtime pay requirements will be phased in according to the table below.
“We encourage large and small agricultural employers in the state to note the new farmworker overtime pay requirements that will phase in until a 40-hour standard workweek is reached,” said California Labor Secretary Julie A. Su.
The daily and weekly thresholds at which agricultural workers receive overtime pay will phase-in according to the following schedule:
For the first year of the phase-in, agricultural workers at large businesses earn overtime pay for all hours worked over 9.5 hours in a day or over 55 hours in a workweek. Small employers have an additional three years before the changes to daily and weekly overtime pay take effect.
The Labor Commissioner’s Office has also posted answers to frequently asked questions regarding overtime for agricultural workers.
Agricultural workers are defined in Wage Order 14 and include employees who are engaged in the preparation and treatment of farmland as well as the care and harvesting of crops. Agricultural workers include employees engaged in sheepherding, irrigation and licensed crew members on commercial fishing vessels.
Workers who do not receive proper overtime and other pay can file a wage claim with the Labor Commissioner’s Office to begin the process to recover unpaid wages and penalties. Failure to pay proper overtime can result in a civil penalty of $50 per pay period for each underpaid employee.
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 public works enforcement, retaliation complaint investigations, licensing and registration, as well as multilingual labor law education and outreach for workers and employers.
In 2014, the Labor Commissioner’s Office under Julie A. Su’s leadership launched the Wage Theft is a Crime multilingual public awareness campaign. The campaign defines wage theft and informs workers of their rights and the resources available to them to recover unpaid wages or report other labor law violations.
Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734).
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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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FIBRA Prologis Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Earnings Results
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV:FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year 2018.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE YEAR:
- Period-end occupancy was 97.4 percent.
- Net effective rents on rollover increased 13.1 percent.
- Weighted average customer retention was 79.3 percent.
- Same store cash NOI grew 2.2 percent.
- Completed asset acquisitions totaled US$80.4 million.
Net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 1.3768 (US$0.0686) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 1.2176 (US$0.0669) for the same period in 2017. For the full year 2018, net earnings per CBFI was Ps. 4.6280 (US$0.2392).
Funds from operations (FFO) per CBFI was Ps. 0.7782 (US$0.0385) for the fourth quarter compared with Ps. 0.7209 (US$0.0407) for the same period in 2017. For the full year 2018, FFO per CBFI was Ps. 2.9038 (US$0.1506).
STRONG OPERATING RESULTS CONTINUE
“2018 was a terrific year for FIBRA Prologis,” said Luis Gutierrez, CEO, Prologis Property Mexico. “We delivered excellent organic growth, driving rents over 13 percent higher at expiration while year-end occupancy beat the market by 160 basis points. We also acquired new Class-A buildings from our sponsor, Prologis, that expanded our portfolio and deepened our presence in key markets.”
Gutierrez added: “In this current atmosphere of economic and geopolitical uncertainty, our team remains focused on strengthening customer relationships and watching for any changes in demand. I am confident in our investment strategy, irreplaceable portfolio, experienced team and proven track record.”
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Operating Portfolio |
4Q18 |
4Q17 |
Notes |
|
Period End Occupancy |
97.4% |
97.3% |
|
|
Leases Commenced |
1.8 MSF |
2.0 MSF |
64% of leasing activity related to Tijuana and Reynosa |
|
Customer Retention |
68.0% |
90.7% |
|
|
Net Effective Rent Change |
13.5% |
14.0% |
Led by Tijuana and Monterrey |
|
Cash Same Store NOI |
-2.1% |
4.8% |
Lower expense recoveries and higher concessions related to longer term partly offset by higher rents |
|
Same Store NOI |
-1.9% |
3.7% |
SOLID FINANCIAL POSITION
At December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis’ leverage was 35.2 percent and liquidity was Ps. 4.7 billion (US$237.0 million), which included Ps. 4.3 billion (US$220.0 million) of available capacity on its unsecured credit facility and Ps. 339.0 million (US$17.0 million) of unrestricted cash.
GUIDANCE ESTABLISHED FOR 2019
“While the outlook for our business remains positive, we are favoring liquidity over capital deployment until there is more clarity in the capital markets and the macroeconomic environment,” said Jorge Girault, senior vice president, Finance, Prologis Property Mexico. “We are confident in our ability to deliver positive results given the embedded rent upside in our portfolio, our capital recycling program and our strong balance sheet.”
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(US$ in million, except per CBFI amounts) FX = Ps$20.0 per US$1.00 |
Low |
High |
Notes |
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FFO per CBFI |
US$0.1550 |
US$0.1650 |
Excludes the impact of foreign exchange movements and any potential incentive fee |
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Full Year 2019 Distributions per CBFI |
US$0.1240 |
US$0.1240 |
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Year End Occupancy |
96.0% |
97.0% |
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Same Store NOI (Cash) |
1.0% |
3.0% |
Based in U.S. dollars |
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Annual Capital Expenditures as % of NOI |
13.0% |
14.0% |
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Asset Management and Professional Fees |
US$20.0 |
US$22.0 |
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Building Dispositions |
US$50.0 |
US$70.0 |
WEBCAST & CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
FIBRA Prologis will host a live webcast/conference call to discuss quarterly results, current market conditions and future outlook. Here are the event details:
- Friday, January 25, 2018, at 9 a.m. CT/10 a.m. ET
- Live webcast at www.fibraprologis.com, in the Investor Relations section, by clicking Events
- Dial in: +1 877 256 7020 or +1 973 409 9692 and enter Passcode 93296074.
A telephonic replay will be available January 25– February 1 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 93296074. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.
ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2018, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 200 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 36.0 million square feet (3.3 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, and (ix) 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.
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FAIR Health Cost Transparency Websites for Consumers Widely Used in 2018
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In 2018, consumers across the country made widespread use of fairhealthconsumer.org, a free, award-winning, healthcare cost transparency website, according to FAIR Health analytics. The year-end statistics provide insight into users’ demographics and habits and how healthcare cost transparency can be successful.
A Spanish version of FAIR Health Consumer, fairhealthconsumidor.org, newly revised and launched in September, was also widely visited but used somewhat differently, according to statistics from September 12 to November 8, 2018. Infographics on statistics are available here for FAIR Health Consumer and here for FAIR Health Consumidor.
FAIR Health President Robin Gelburd stated: “We are pleased that consumers across the country are finding their way to the healthcare cost estimate tools and educational materials available on FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor. Helping consumers navigate the complexities of the healthcare system is an integral part of FAIR Health’s mission.”
Broad Reach
FAIR Health Consumer, which includes medical and dental cost lookup tools and rich educational material on health insurance, reached hundreds of thousands of users and received millions of page views in 2018. The top 10 states from which users originated included all four US Census Regions: Northeast (New York, New Jersey), South (Texas, Florida, Georgia, Virginia), Midwest (Illinois, Ohio) and West (California, Oregon).
All types of insurance status were represented among visitors to FAIR Health Consumer, including out of network (29.5 percent), in network (26.1 percent) and uninsured (13.8 percent).
Gender
The gender distribution differed between users of FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor. Women (52 percent) were more common than men (48 percent) among FAIR Health Consumer users, though the split was fairly even. But men (62 percent) predominated over women (37 percent) among FAIR Health Consumidor users.
Age
All adult age groups were represented among FAIR Health Consumer users. The biggest share was that of individuals aged 25 to 34 years:
- 18-24: 9.3 percent;
- 25-34: 28.4 percent;
- 35-44: 26.2 percent;
- 45-54: 15.1 percent;
- 55-64: 12.7 percent; and
- 65+: 8.3 percent.
FAIR Health Consumidor users similarly represented a broad spectrum of adult age groups, but the biggest age group was that of individuals aged 35 to 44 years.
Search Terms
The top searched medical term on FAIR Health Consumer was “MRI,” but the top searched term on FAIR Health Consumidor was “psychotherapy.” “CT scan” and “colonoscopy” were the second and third top terms, respectively, on the English-language site, compared to “colonoscopy” and “MRI,” respectively, on the Spanish-language site.
The top three dental terms searched on FAIR Health Consumer, from highest to lowest, were “root canal,” “crown” and “implant.” The top three dental terms searched on FAIR Health Consumidor, from highest to lowest, were “bone surgery,” “grafts” and “soft tissue (gum).”
Access to the Sites
FAIR Health Consumer users accessed the site much more often via tablet or desktop (70 percent) than mobile (30 percent), but the reverse was true for FAIR Health Consumidor users (25 percent tablet or desktop versus 75 percent mobile).
Most users accessed FAIR Health Consumer and FAIR Health Consumidor via direct search, but a larger percentage of Spanish-speakers came via social media (18 percent from Facebook) compared to English-speakers (6 percent from all social media).
For infographics on statistics, see below or click here for FAIR Health Consumer or here for FAIR Health Consumidor.
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About FAIR Health
FAIR Health is a national, independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing transparency to healthcare costs and health insurance information through data products, consumer resources and health systems research support. FAIR Health possesses the nation’s largest collection of private healthcare claims data, which includes over 27 billion claim records contributed by payors and administrators who insure or process claims for private insurance plans covering more than 150 million individuals. FAIR Health licenses its privately billed data and data products—including benchmark modules, data visualizations, custom analytics, episodes of care analytics and market indices—to commercial insurers and self-insurers, employers, providers, hospitals and healthcare systems, government agencies, researchers and others. Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a national Qualified Entity, FAIR Health also receives data representing the experience of all individuals enrolled in traditional Medicare Parts A, B and D; FAIR Health houses data on Medicare Advantage enrollees in its private claims data repository. FAIR Health can produce insightful analytic reports and data products based on combined Medicare and commercial claims data for government, providers, payors and other authorized users. FAIR Health has earned HITRUST CSF and Service Organization Controls (SOC 2) certifications by meeting the rigorous data security requirements of these standards. As a testament to the reliability and objectivity of FAIR Health data, the data have been incorporated in statutes and regulations around the country and designated as the official, neutral data source for a variety of state health programs, including workers’ compensation and personal injury protection (PIP) programs. FAIR Health data serve as an official reference point in support of certain state balance billing laws that protect consumers against bills for surprise out-of-network and emergency services. FAIR Health also uses its database to power a free consumer website available in English and Spanish and an English/Spanish mobile app, which enable consumers to estimate and plan for their healthcare expenditures and offer a rich educational platform on health insurance. The website has been honored by the White House Summit on Smart Disclosure, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), URAC, the eHealthcare Leadership Awards, appPicker, Employee Benefit News and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance. FAIR Health also is named a top resource for patients in Elisabeth Rosenthal’s book, An American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back. For more information on FAIR Health, visit fairhealth.org.
Contact:
Dean Sicoli
Executive Director of Communications and Government Relations
FAIR Health
646-664-1645
[email protected]
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The Thalia Sodi™ Brand Launches New Hair Care Line, Adria By Thalia®
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Thalia Sodi, world renowned singer, songwriter, author, and entrepreneur, launches the newest extension of her lifestyle brand, Adria By Thalia. The 7-piece beautifully fragrant hair care collection includes salon quality shampoo, conditioner and five styling essentials. Formulated with a proprietary CAPPA 5™ Complex, the products offer women of all hair types red-carpet ready results at an accessible price point.
Designed to suit the dynamic lifestyle of today’s modern woman, the collection features:
- “the foundation” Shampoo (10 fl oz.)
- “the nourisher” Conditioner (8.5 fl oz.)
- “all in wonderful” All-In-One Spray (6 fl oz.)
- “the stylist” Styling Foam (8 oz.)
- “the big deal” Volumizing Spray (6 fl oz.)
- “the refresher” Dry Shampoo (5 oz.)
- “the perfectionist” Hair Spray (9 oz.)
The unique CAPPA 5™ Complex, found in all of the Adria By Thalia products, includes coconut, agave, passion fruit, peony and avocado extracts full of proteins and amino acids that enhance the overall look, luster, and health of your hair. This blend of ingredients keeps hair vibrant, hydrated and strong while repairing damage and preventing split ends. The formulations offer noticeable results that last all day while being gentle enough for color-treated hair.
“I am so excited to launch my first hair care line, Adria By Thalia,” said Thalia. “My hair has seen it all – from the stage to the studio to the stylist chair. I created Adria by Thalia because I know the transformative effect that great hair can have on your confidence. Your hair should be as strong, vibrant and full of life as you are! It was also important to me to create products that work for all hair types and cater to different styling needs. I’m proud to have created a line of products that make every woman feel beautiful.”
The look and fragrance of the Adria By Thalia product line was very important to the development process, making sure it felt luxurious and decadent. Thalia hand-selected the notes of the fragrance, which include green leaves, rose petals, sheer musk, apple, pear, aloe, fresh cucumber, and violet petals, and played an important role in designing the light pink and rose gold packaging.
For daily glam shots, behind-the-scenes content, how-to hair tutorials and a glimpse into Thalia’s personal beauty style, follow the Adria By Thalia conversation on social media @adriabythalia.
The brand will begin rolling out this January to most Walmart stores, select Target locations and online at both retailers nationwide. Please check your local store for details. For more information please visit www.adriabythalia.com.
About The Thalia Sodi™ Brand
Thalia Sodi is a lifestyle brand encompassing multiple categories including, fashion, accessories and beauty. Created for the modern and feminine woman, the brand reaches consumers through multiple touchpoints with product lines in ready to wear, footwear, accessories and now beauty. The brand entered into the beauty market through product a collaboration with Eylure in 2018, and its newest 2019 launch, Adria by Thalia, an at-home collection of hair care products brought to you by Thalia, one of the most successful and influential Latino artists and entrepreneurs in the industry today.
About Thalia
Thalia is a superstar singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, philanthropist, actress, fashion designer and digital influencer. She rose to fame after starring in various telenovelas that have been translated in several languages and have aired in more than 180 countries with a viewership of more than two billion people worldwide. She has had 28 Top 10 singles — 15 of which went to No. 1 — and she has sold more than 45 million records, making her one of the bestselling Latina artists of all time. She has also received two Latin Billboard awards and several Premios lo Nuestro and Premios Juventud awards — and was recognized in 2013 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She has been named one of People Magazine’s Most Beautiful (Los Más Bellos) a record nine times (May 2012) and one of the top 25 most powerful Latinas by People en Español.
About Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group (ABG) is a brand development, marketing, and entertainment company, which owns a portfolio of global entertainment and lifestyle brands. Headquartered in New York City, ABG manages, elevates, and builds the long-term value of more than 50 consumer brands and properties by partnering with best-in-class manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers. Its brands have a global retail footprint in more than 100,000 points of sale across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, mass, and e-commerce channels and more than 4,600 branded freestanding stores and shop-in-shops around the world. ABG is committed to transforming brands by delivering compelling product, content, business, and immersive brand experiences. It creates and activates original marketing strategies to drive the success of its brands across all consumer touchpoints, platforms, and emerging media. ABG’s portfolio of iconic and world-renowned brands includes Marilyn Monroe®, Mini Marilyn®, Elvis Presley®, Muhammad Ali®, Shaquille O’Neal®, Dr. J®, Greg Norman®, Neil Lane®, Thalia®, Michael Jackson® (managed brand), Nautica®, Aéropostale®, Juicy Couture®, Vince Camuto®, Herve Leger®, Judith Leiber®, Frederick’s of Hollywood®, Nine West®, Frye®, Jones New York®, Louise et Cie®, Sole Society®, Enzo Angiolini®, CC Corso Como®, Hickey Freeman®, Hart Schaffner Marx®, Adrienne Vittadini®, Taryn Rose®, Bandolino®, Misook®, 1.STATE®, CeCe®, Chaus®, Spyder®, Tretorn®, Tapout®, Prince®, Airwalk®, Vision Street Wear®, Above The Rim®, Hind®, Thomasville®, Drexel®, and Henredon®. For more information, please visit ABG-NYC.com
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La Cosecha Latin Market to Open this June in the Union Market District
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Cosecha, EDENS’ contemporary Latin market, will open this summer in the heart of the nation’s capital and the Union Market District at 1270 4th Street NE with more than a dozen businesses in over 20,000 square feet of culinary, retail, entertainment and community space.
Meaning “the harvest” in Spanish, La Cosecha, will be a central gathering place celebrating Latin American arts, culture and heritage. Fusing education and experience, La Cosecha will bring a collection of first-to-region restaurants, retail, cultural programming and pop-ups to Washington. The La Cosecha community will be comprised of artisans, businesses and entrepreneurs delivering authentic foods, flavors and craftsmanship to the nation’s capital.
“We are excited to open the doors of La Cosecha this summer, establishing an international stage for the beautiful, rich cultures of Latin America,” says EDENS CEO Jodie W. McLean. “We’ve been inspired by the support and enthusiasm of both the Latin American embassies and the wider Latin American community who have been instrumental and instructional in guiding our attempt at bringing forth an authentic, sophisticated representation of the rich heritages, cultures and experiences of their home countries. We look forward to inviting everyone to La Cosecha in June and know that, much like us, you’ll be inspired.”
The elevated, high-design market will serve as a gathering spot for celebrating contemporary expressions of Latin culture through food, art, music, fashion, film, sport, travel and dance. Along with key food and retail partners, Washington’s influential international community will play a pivotal role at La Cosecha, too.
The market’s partnerships with Latin embassies, cultural and diplomatic leaders and strategic stakeholders from the Latin community will solidify La Cosecha as a national platform for Latin culture and cuisine. Cultural opportunities for the larger community will include art exhibits, film screenings, live performances, media lab space and outdoor activations throughout the year.
Opening with 14 retail partners, EDENS is excited to highlight some of them:
- Internationally renowned chef Juan Manuel Barrientos will bring the second U.S. outpost of his luxury elcielo restaurants to D.C. – following the first in Miami – offering his innovative take on cuisine from his native Colombia. Originally based in Medellín, elcielo first opened 14 years ago, adding a second location in Bogotá, which is continually ranked in the top 50 ranking of Latin American restaurants.
- “Bringing elcielo to La Cosecha is a privilege,” Barrientos says. “The D.C. area has a large multicultural population from all over the world, and I’m proud of our food heritage from Colombia that we want to share with Washington.”
- Brazilian native Carolina Furukrona‘s luxury lifestyle brand NOVA BOSSA promotes artisanal brands from the Latin world across art and home décor, bain couture, fashion accessories, handbags, jewelry and ready-to-wear.
- “I am excited to give a platform to the cutting-edge design and masterful craftsmanship I saw from years of traveling throughout Latin America as a museum and corporate executive,” says NOVA BOSSA founder, creative director and CEO Carolina Furukrona. “NOVA BOSSA will be at the forefront of independent, mission-based brands that emphasize exclusive products, collaboration, focused curation and cultural exchange to give consumers authenticity and originality, and the women artisans we invest in opportunity and empowerment.”
- Amparo comes from Mexico-born, longtime D.C. local Christian Irabién, whose cooking is inspired by his family’s traditions from Chihuahua, Distrito Federal (CDMX) and the coastal states of Veracruz, Yucatán and Guerrero. Irabién spent the previous five years cooking with Chef José Andrés and Chef Cathal Armstrong, discovering his love of fine dining and combining it with the traditional flavors he grew up with. Following a wildly successful pop-up last summer, he brings the eatery (named for his mother and grandmother) to La Cosecha, offering a modern-day take on Mexican cuisine alongside a mezcal-heavy beverage program.
- “With Amparo, I’m aiming to dispel the notion that Mexican food is the same copy-and-paste menu most Americans are familiar with,” Irabién says. “We want to challenge the stereotypes around what Mexican food can be and want Amparo to be a place not just where people eat, but also experience as a hub for Mexican culture.”
- Bolivian native Chef Sebastian Quiroga is behind the plant-based fine dining experience at Ali Pacha, which means ‘the plant universe’ in the Aymara language. Hailing from Le Cordon Bleu London, Astrid & Gaston in Lima and both Relae and Studio in Copenhagen, Quiroga pairs traditional Bolivian ingredients with modern culinary techniques to create artistic, sustainable vegan dishes. Ali Pacha was named one of the five most exciting Latin American restaurants to watch in 2019.
- The signature fare from Venezuelan chef Federico Tischler‘s White Envelope Arepa + Ceviche Bar – a new concept from the Baltimore favorite – is inspired by the cultures, geographies and individual people that have influenced the chef’s career and personal taste over the years. White Envelope will feature a menu that mixes traditional preparations and recipes with modern adaptations, combining local products with global flavors.
- Grand Cata owners and co-founders Pedro J. Rodriguez and Julio Robledo hail from Puerto Rico and Chile, respectively, but their wine shop in Shaw specializes in bottles from across Latin America and heritage nations. Grand Cata’s second D.C. location is a new grocery-wine bar concept for La Cosecha featuring a curated selection of classic and sustainable natural wines from Latin America in addition to artisanal gastronomic products from the region. Grand Cata will also feature a wine club, workshops and private events.
- “La Cosecha is the perfect next step for Grand Cata as a natural meeting point of the diverse Latin American cultures in the nation’s capital,” say Rodriguez and Robledo. “We love connecting and telling our story through the products from our home countries. We think of ourselves as Latin American ambassadors of the culture and we love to share this with everyone.”
- The sibling duo behind D.C.’s popular Peruvian Brothers – Giuseppe + Mario Lanzone – were born and raised off the coast of Lima, pursuing separate professional paths (including Olympic rowing for Giuseppe) for more than a decade before teaming up for their culinary venture. With their first brick-and-mortar location and the expansion of the business, they’ll bring Peruvian-style sandwiches, empanadas, desserts and hot sauces to the market.
Designed in collaboration with Gensler, La Cosecha will feature beautiful concessions and gathering spaces, including a private event space, reflecting some of the most intriguing aspects of Latin American architecture and interior design.
“Growing up in Colombia, I drew on my experiences of being at the plaza for market day and holidays,” says Gensler Principal Design Director Walter Trujillo. “Our goal with La Cosecha was to design a rich tapestry of spaces centered around a ‘plaza,’ celebrating Latin culture and community through food and experience.”
Future La Cosecha retail partners include a coffee shop, mezcaleria, books + paper boutique and more, adding to an already rich cultural district that has hosted the annual James Beard Foundation Sunday Supper fundraiser at Union Market, as well as world-renowned artists Yoko Ono and Mr. Brainwash.
Additionally, La Cosecha’s Culinary Immersion Studio will offer artists, chefs and the public the opportunity to dive head-first into Latin American kitchens, sampling cuisines that can only be shared through hands-on experience. The studio will also be a hub for other creative activations and education, such as language classes, workshops, art exhibitions, talks and pop-ups, serving as a place to get creative, share stories and learn from doing.
Also as part of its community outreach, La Cosecha will work in tandem with the Carlos Rosario School, which has transformed the lives of tens of thousands of immigrants in D.C. by investing in and supporting their development and skills. The complementary Carlos Rosario Culinary Arts Internship Program will provide internship job placement opportunities, work experience and exposure via La Cosecha’s retail partners.
Another highlight is EDENS’ newly established La Cosecha Foundation, which will contribute to and support important causes in Latin America. Retail partners will donate a portion of sales to the Foundation to achieve this goal. The Foundation will also be supplemented by additional fundraising and support from strategic partnerships and sponsorships.
La Cosecha is slated to open in June 2019. For more information, visit www.lacosechadc.com and @lacosechadc.
ABOUT LA COSECHA
La Cosecha is a contemporary market in Washington, D.C. celebrating Latin American culture and conversation by telling the stories that unite the Americas: love of family, community and life; pride in values; credence in hard work; and celebration through food and art. At La Cosecha, a place designed for community, we discover seasonal experiences in music, film, culinary learning and creative tourism all grounded in the cultures it serves with a philanthropic mission to foster business education throughout Latin America. Our unique and rich experiences are curated in partnership with Latin American embassies and cultural tastemakers. The harvest, la cosecha, is the natural time of joyfully reaping what has been cultivated by a dynamic community. Celebremos.
ABOUT EDENS
EDENS is a retail real estate owner, operator and developer of a nationally-leading portfolio of 125+ retail places. Our purpose is to enrich community through human engagement. EDENS has 250 employees across offices in key markets including Washington, D.C., Boston, Dallas, Columbia, Atlanta, Miami, Charlotte, Houston and Denver. For additional information about the company and its retail real estate portfolio, visit www.edens.com.
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The Money Services Business Association (MSBA) Elects New Board Members for 2019
MONTVALE, New Jersey, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Money Services Business Association, Inc. (MSBA), a US-based trade association for the non-bank money services industry, has elected four new Board Members for the 2019 – 2021 term.
Kathy Tomasofsky, Executive Director of the MSBA, said: “We are very excited to continue to broaden the Board with business leaders who represent different business models, offer a variety of products and operate across multiple corridors.”
“We are grateful to the existing Board Members, who founded the Association and continue to make a huge contribution. The new Board members will join them to support the Association’s work with members, regulatory agencies that supervise our businesses in the United States and abroad, member and non-member banks, and legislative authorities.”
The MSBA is currently comprised of 75-member companies specializing in a wide range of non-bank money solutions, from payment card issuers and distributors to digital international remittance services. Last year, the Association integrated the National Money Transmitters Association (NMTA) into its operations and welcomed the Regional Money Services Business Association members.
The Board and MSBA members will continue to increase awareness of the critical services provided by the non-bank money services industry, with the aim of encouraging continuous, safe innovation and improving the environment for the provision of banking services to the money services business industry.
The money services business industry handled $1.24 trillion in 2017, according to the MSB Call Report data released by CSBS. The World Bank reported that the annual volume of remittances (international money transfers) grew to almost $689 billion in 2018, with $68 billion outflowing from the United States.
New Board Members:
Jani Gode, CAMS, CFCS, Chief Compliance Officer of Payoneer
Laybaa Hernandez, CAMS, CFE, Chief Operating Officer of DolEx Dollar Express, Inc.
Ajit Paul, Director of Moneydart Global Services, Inc. DBA Xpress Money
Erick Schneider, Commercial Vice President at WorldRemit
Current Board Members:
Paul S. Dwyer, Jr. , CEO Viamericas Corporation. MSBA Chairman
Fernando Fayzano, CEO Pontual Money Transfer
Aurora Garza-Hagan, CEO, BBVA Transfer Services, Inc.
Ran Grushkowsky, President and Co-Founder, WireCash
Nicole Ibbotson, SVP and General Counsel, InComm Financial Services, Inc
Suresh Ramamurthi, CEO, Yantra Services
Jorge Raull, CEO, Transnetwork Corp.
For additional information on the Association and to become a member, please visit: www.msbassociation.org
About the MSBA
The Money Services Business Association, Inc. or MSBA is a national trade association focused on the non-bank money services industry, including licensed money transmitters their agents/authorized delegates, payment card issuers and distributors, payment processors, international remittance companies, bill payment companies, mobile payment application providers, money orders, payment aggregators, virtual currency exchanges and administrators, eWallet providers and other similar money services providers that are engaged in payments.
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Powerful is Now Available at Publix–January 24th, 2019
MIAMI, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Powerful Foods announces that, starting January, Powerful Protein Drinks and Powerful Yogurt will be available at Publix stores in South Florida.
Three hundred stores will now be stocked with all four flavors of the Powerful Protein Drink, and two of the Powerful Greek Yogurts.
Made with a Greek yogurt base, our Chocolate, Vanilla Maple, Mocha Double Espresso, and Coconut flavored Drinks offer 20g of protein, 160 calories, and low sugar and fat levels that make them a unique refreshment option. Powerful Drinks are a convenient, on-the-go alternative to fuel active lifestyles.
Powerful Blueberry Acai and Powerful Key Lime Greek Yogurts are to stand next to the Powerful Drinks on the shelf. Offering 21g of protein, made with Whole Milk and no added sugar, Powerful Greek yogurt is meant to be a satisfying healthy snack. Its 8 ounce serving size–50% larger than most single serve options– make Powerful Yogurt an ideal breakfast or meal replacement alternative meant to keep fueling active lifestyles.
“We are excited to bring Powerful products to Publix’s customers,” says CEO and Founder, Carlos Ramirez. “It is a promising match, considering consumers are on the lookout for more health-conscious choices in the grocery aisles; and we are thrilled to deliver just that.”
Powerful products are now available at nearly 12,000 stores across the States, as well as online platforms like powerful.co, Amazon.com, and Walmart.com. Powerful Foods products are also available through distributors including KeHe, UNFI, Lipari Foods, and Dora’s Naturals.
Moreover, Powerful is increasing and strengthening–along with its footprint–its presence in the South Florida region. The brand will participate in The Miami Marathon this coming January 27th, and is also expected to attend more than ten Spartan Races across the US in its quality of brand partners.
For more information on Powerful products, store locations, and online deals, visit powerful.co.
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Herb Scannell Named President And Chief Executive Officer Of Southern California Public Radio
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Herb Scannell, who has successfully led global media and digital organizations ranging from Viacom’s Nickelodeon, Next New Networks, BBC Worldwide North America and Mitú, has been selected by the Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) Board of Trustees to be its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Scannell will join SCPR in February and succeeds founding president and CEO Bill Davis, who announced his retirement last June. SCPR operates Los Angeles’ award-winning local journalism leader KPCC and is the publisher of the newly re-launched innovative digital Angeleno news website LAist.
“I began my career in radio, and I couldn’t think of a better time, place or city to return to this medium I love,” Scannell said. “We’re experiencing an audio renaissance. Podcasts are blossoming and local public radio is filling a journalistic void left by the diminishing number of local newspapers. At the same time technology is changing the game with the emergence of smart speakers and – very soon – smart cars. California and Los Angeles are the hub of both culture and innovation, and what happens here matters everywhere. I want to congratulate Bill Davis for what he has accomplished, and I thank the SCPR Board for giving me the opportunity to build upon his legacy.”
“We are incredibly excited that Herb will lead SCPR through its next period of innovation and growth,” said SCPR Board Chair Ana Valdez. “Herb has the perfect mix of media experience and commitment to public service journalism. And through his Puerto-Rican heritage, he brings a very deep and personal understanding of the power of diversity and the importance of authentically representing the audience we serve. We are also thrilled that Bill Davis will continue his relationship with SCPR as President Emeritus.”
“I am profoundly honored to pass the baton to Herb Scannell,” said Bill Davis. “I’ve had an amazing run during the past 18 years, and I’m confident that Herb will lead SCPR to new heights. I look forward toward supporting Herb and everyone at SCPR through this transition as we move forward and realize our potential as a diversified media company.”
Part of the American Public Media Group, SCPR is a national leader in public service journalism and civic engagement. With award-winning programs such as “AirTalk with Larry Mantle,” “Take Two” and “The Frame,” KPCC produces more local news and public affairs programming than any other public radio station in the country. KPCC/LAist newsroom has won more local, regional and national awards than any other broadcast news station—commercial or public—in Los Angeles. It is also one of the most diverse news organizations in the country, with more than 50% of its journalists being people of color.
These initiatives and investments resulted in impressive audience growth and an equally impressive expansion in membership and funding. SCPR’s broadcast audience has grown from 200,000 in 2000 to 800,000 in 2018. SCPR’s audience is one of the most diverse—if not the most diverse—audiences in all of public media. One in five KPCC listeners is Latino, and more than 40% of the station’s weekly audience are people of color. LAist has added a digital audience that now totals 800,000. Current memberships at SCPR are also at an all-time high of 73,196 members. SCPR’s revenues for 2019 are projected to reach a record $32.5 million.
Herb brings to SCPR a track record of successfully launching and scaling a wide range of successful media companies and platforms, as well as a long connection to public radio. Since 2000, he has been on the board of New York Public Radio (NYPR) where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2009-2013. During his time as Chair, the organization went through its most expansive period, purchasing WQXR, the leading classical music station, and acquiring half of the NJ Public Radio stations closest to NYC. With WNYC management Scannell helped plot a strategic course resulting in the station becoming a leading producer of podcasts, including such hits as Here’s the Thing, 2 Dope Queens, Freakonomics Radio, and more. Regularly, NYPR appears among Apple’s most popular podcasts.
As president at Viacom’s Nickelodeon, Scannell led the network to an unprecedented stretch of 10-years as the top-rated network in cable television. Under his leadership Nickelodeon birthed some of the most iconic properties in youth entertainment, including Dora, the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and Rugrats, all of which became multi-billion-dollar global licensing powerhouses. In addition to his role at Nickelodeon, Scannell was the Vice Chairman of MTV Networks and oversaw adult brands Spike TV and TV Land, among other businesses.
After leaving Nickelodeon, Scannell served as founding CEO of Next New Networks, a pioneer in the online video network space, partnering with independent web creators to produce and package innovative original web content. Next New Networks was acquired by YouTube in 2011. Scannell subsequently joined BBC Worldwide as President, North America, where he oversaw a portfolio that included the flagship cable channel BBC America, as well as sales of the vast BBC library and original shows via its LA-based original production group. In 2017 he moved to Los Angeles at CEO of the Latino-targeted digital media company Mitú.
Former SCPR Chair and long-time media analyst Gordon Crawford was effusive in his praise for Scannell and referenced his leadership at NYPR as an important factor in the Board’s decision. “Herb Scannell’s executive media experience speaks for itself,” said Crawford. “Herb’s combination of executive leadership, understanding of non-profit governance and track record of building audiences and brands makes him singularly qualified to fulfill SCPR’s strategic ambitions.”
About 89.3 KPCC-FM and Southern California Public Radio
Southern California Public Radio (SCPR) is a member-supported public radio network that operates the following stations—89.3 KPCC-FM in Los Angeles and Orange County, 89.1 KUOR-FM in the Inland Empire and 90.3 KVLA-FM in the Coachella Valley, 89.9 FM in Santa Barbara, and 89.5 KJAI Ojai in Ventura County—and publishes the digital news site LAist. Reaching more than 900,000 listeners every week, SCPR is the most listened-to public radio news service of any kind in Southern California and recognized nationally as a leader in public service journalism and civic engagement. SCPR serves the diverse communities of Southern California with award winning local news coverage, as well as the most National Public Radio (NPR) content available anywhere in the region. SCPR’s flagship station, KPCC, has garnered more than 400 journalistic honors since 1999, more than all the other radio stations in Los Angeles combined. SCPR features signature public radio programs from APM, the BBC, and PRI. Listeners around the globe can access news, join blogs, download podcasts, as well as hear a live web stream at www.scpr.org. LAist is an innovative news site that combines in-depth coverage with unique insights into life in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. LAist’s audience is more than 700,00 monthly readers.
About American Public Media Group
American Public Media Group is the largest station-based public radio organization in the U.S., combining multi-regional station operations, national programming creation and distribution and innovative digital, social and mobile services in one organization. Supported financially by contributions from individual donors, sponsors, philanthropic foundations as well as the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, APMG’s operations include Minnesota Public Radio®, a 46-station network serving nearly all of Minnesota and parts of surrounding states, and Southern California Public Radio, a four-station network serving Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County and the Inland Empire. Programs produced by MPR’s national programming division, American Public Media®, reach more than 20 million listeners via 1,000 radio stations nationwide each week. APM is one of the largest producers and distributors of public radio programming in the world, with a portfolio that includes BBC World Service, Marketplace®, Live from Here, and the leading classical music programming in the nation. APM also offers a diverse array of podcasts featuring the best in food, culture, entertainment, business and investigative journalism. For more information on American Public Media Group, visit americanpublicmediagroup.org.
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The new book by Romert Díaz Méndez, “¡Sigue La luz!” is a work that tells the story of Palmera, a developing country and how a leader achieves social progress.
NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Romert Díaz Méndez was born in the Dominican Republic, studied at the Technological University of Santiago “UTESA” and graduated with a degree in Computer Science, he completed a master’s degree at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, obtaining the title of Magister in Business Administration in August of the year 1994. He has served as a university professor at the Technological University of Santiago “UTESA” and the Dominican University O & M extension of Santiago; as a systems analyst and computer programmer. In 2000 he published his first book entitled “The Hecatombe de Velos”. This is a work of a philosophical-political-religious nature. In September of 2016 he moved, along with his family, to live in the United States of North America; and from there he brings us his new work “¡Sigue La luz!” where he shows us the vicissitudes of a political leader and his participation in the development of a country.
The author Romert Díaz Méndez brings readers a fantastic story about the hope and determination of human beings when they propose an objective to activate the progress of the community: “The plot begins its development in a rural family of very scarce resources who sees how one of his children gets sick and faces death almost with resignation due to lack of resources. In this first part the faith, the sacrifice and the capacity of suffering of the father and the mother are put to the test.
After the first phase of the work, the story continues its development with the daily life of Palmera, where Ramón Duarte, the main character of the work, is persecuted and mistreated during his foray into revolutionary life in his high school years. The young man, during his growth, sees the great contrast between the life of a developed country and his country, which leads him to reflect deeply, becoming a leader that changed and restructured the entire state apparatus of Palmera, until it became a model country of democracy and development for the whole world. “
Published by Page Publishing, based in the city of New York, the work of Romert Díaz Méndez, “¡Sigue La luz!”, Is an interesting, refreshing and original story, written in a novelistic format, which suggests that a better world if possible, with effort and tenacity.
For readers who wish to live an experience full of hope and determination, they can do so, through this wonderful work, by specifying the purchase of “Follow The Light!”, in any book store, or in Apple’s online stores iTunes, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or any questions, please contact Page Publishing, through the following number: 866-315-2708.
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