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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® to host national walk/run series in 65 communities

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La Caminata/Carrera de St. Jude contra el Cáncer Infantil se llevará a cabo en 65 comunidades, uniendo a colaboradores y seguidores de St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® de todo el país durante el Mes de Concientización del Cáncer Infantil en septiembre.

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — This September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® will rally hundreds of thousands of people from across the country with a shared goal to end childhood cancer.

St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer events are taking place in 65 communities as St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® rallies supporters from across the country for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September.

St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Among those helping raise awareness for the mission is actress Lucy Hale, recently announced as the St. Jude ambassador for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

Joining Hale for this movement are two dozen corporate partners as well as several digital influencers who are galvanizing supporters in their communities and raising awareness across the digital landscape. Hale also will take part in one of the 65 St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer events being held nationwide.

Since St. Jude opened its doors more than 50 years ago, treatments invented here have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent, and it won’t stop until no child dies from cancer.

“While tremendous strides have been made in research and treatments thanks in large part to St. Jude, we must act with urgency to help end pediatric cancer, which affects nearly 300,000 children worldwide each year and remains the leading cause of death by disease in U.S. kids today,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “We are thankful for Lucy Hale, all of our partners and the multitude of supporters who are making a difference by raising awareness and support for our lifesaving mission: Finding cures. Saving children.”

The St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer will take place in 65 communities across the country throughout September. Individuals can register to participate in this family-friendly event that raises funds to support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. Participants have the opportunity to participate in either a walk or 5K run.

“We cheer on these communities that are rallying together to help end childhood cancer, because they are giving St. Jude the freedom to focus on what matters most—saving children regardless of their financial situation,” Shadyac said. “Events like these help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.”

Individuals can also get involved by donating to participants or volunteering at one of the events. Learn more or find a St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer in your area by visiting stjude.org/together.

In addition to events taking place across the country, two dozen national partners are supporting St. Jude through various Childhood Cancer Awareness Month activities in September. Partners include Kmart, LOFT, Chili’s Grill & Bar, Carnival Cruise Line, AmazonSmile, CBS Sports, PayPal, Lancôme, CARS, Jewelers for Children, eBay, Green Giant, Cox Automotive, Publishers Clearing House, Medieval Times, Line-X, Coton Colors, Blo Blow Dry Bar, Nurse Mates, Cratejoy, Chase54, Assurance Financial, Bundle of Dreams and Winston Flowers.

National Series sponsors for the St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer events are Target, Thrivent Mutual Funds and American Airlines®. Chili’s Grill & Bar returns this year as the Platinum national team, and the Gold national teams are Tri Delta, DXL Men’s Apparel, Domino’s, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Fraternity and Window World.

Supporters can also get involved by contributing to the fundraiser on the St. Jude Facebook page beginning Sept. 1.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, liking St. Jude on Facebook (facebook.com/stjude), following St. Jude on Twitter (@stjude) and subscribing to its YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/MyStJude).

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Curacao and Operation HOPE Team Up to Improve Consumer Financial Education

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to provide the Latino communities it serves with access to financial education, Curacao, the largest Hispanic-centric retailer on the West Coast, serving diverse communities in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Tucson, and Phoenix, is partnering with Operation HOPE Inc., a global financial dignity and economic empowerment nonprofit organization, to provide monthly bilingual in-store classes to help customers learn about credit, budgeting and other topics that will enable them to achieve financial success. The classes will be offered at no cost to participants.

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“We are always looking for new ways to help educate and bring value to the community and are honored to team up with Operation HOPE Inc. to provide additional resources to our customers and staff. Our mission to help them better understand and take control of their finances aligns perfectly with Operation HOPE’s dedication to financial empowerment,” said Curacao’s CMO Ariela Nerubay.

“We are honored to partner with Curacao to extend our financial dignity programming in California, Arizona and Nevada—Operation HOPE commends Curacao for taking this step to empower its customers and employees, and uplift the communities it serves,” said Eric Parks, SVP, Program Operations – Western Region, Operation HOPE.

Classes will take place at Curacao’s South Gate and Las Vegas stores, located at 8618 Garfield Ave, South Gate, California 90280 and 4300 Meadows Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89107. Curacao is offering a series of four individual bilingual classes covering a range of topics and customers who complete them all will receive a certificate of completion as well as prizes. Classes are scheduled at the following dates/times:

  • September 18th – 6:00-7:00pm
  • October 23rd – 6:00-7:00pm
  • November 27th – 6:00-7:00pm
  • December 18th – 6:00-7:00pm

About Curacao:
Curacao is the leading Hispanic-centric high-tech superstore on the west coast, serving Latino communities for over 35 years with twelve 100,000 square foot mega-stores across Los Angeles, Nevada and Arizona and at icuracao.com. Curacao stores offer Latino communities access to the best technology, home & fashion products from top international brands, and travel & financial services needed for the lifestyle its customers want. Curacao is headquartered in Los Angeles.  For more info visit https://icuracao.com/. 

About Operation HOPE, Inc:
Since 1992, Operation HOPE has been moving America from civil rights to “silver rights” with the mission of making free enterprise and capitalism work for the underserved—disrupting poverty for millions of low- and moderate-income families across the nation. Through our community uplift model, HOPE Inside, which received the 2016 Innovator of the Year recognition by American Banker magazine, Operation HOPE has served more than 2.8 million individuals and directed more than $2.7 billion in economic activity into disenfranchised communities—turning check cashing customers into banking customers, renters into homeowners, small business dreamers into small business owners, minimum wage workers into living wage consumers, and uncertain disaster victims into financially empowered disaster survivors. Project 5117 is our multi-year four-pronged approach to combating economic inequality that aims to improve financial literacy, increase business role models and business internships for youth in underserved communities, and stabilize the American dream by boosting FICO scores. Operation HOPE recently received its third consecutive 4-star charity rating for fiscal management and commitment to transparency and accountability by the prestigious non-profit evaluator, Charity Navigator. For more information: www.OperationHOPE.org. Follow Operation HOPE on Twitter and Facebook @operationhope

Media Contacts:
Inma Carbajal-Fogel
MPRM Communications | [email protected] | 310.866.7646

Shalon Bell
Operation HOPE | [email protected] | 404.625.0688

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(Español) Póngase listo sobre la seguridad en este regreso a clases

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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov." border="0" alt="The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1973 and charged with protecting the American public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772, or visit http://www.saferproducts.gov. Further recall information is available at http://www.cpsc.gov.

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MoneyGram Strengthens Partnership with GCash in the Philippines

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MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — After the successful launch of direct receive service, MoneyGram (NASDAQ: MGI) and GCash announced today that customers worldwide can now also send money to over 10 million GCash mobile wallets in the Philippines, 24/7. This partnership supports further growth of MoneyGram’s digital channels in the world’s third largest remittances receive market.

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“With the growing number of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) looking for a reliable way to send money back home, the collaboration with GCash aligns with our strategy to provide user-friendly, rapid-response and low-cost channels to send money across borders,” said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram’s chairman and chief executive officer. “The expansion of digital channels combined with a strong network of agent locations, enables MoneyGram to offer a differentiated customer experience that allows consumers to transact with us their way,” added Holmes.

Funds can be sent via MoneyGram online or at any one of MoneyGram’s thousands of locations in 200 countries and territories around the world to reach a GCash mobile wallet in minutes. Money will be deposited into the mobile wallet in the Philippine Peso. The receiver will get an SMS notification of every incoming money transfer and will be able to use funds instantly for purchasing goods and services online or paying bills.

“We are delighted to partner with MoneyGram once more to improve the way remittances are processed in the Philippines. GCash is committed to make the experience of sending money more convenient for both the sender and receiver. The OFWs and their families are a big segment of the remittance business as well as a key contributor to the country’s economy. We need to do more for them and we think this partnership with MoneyGram leads us to that direction,” said Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of Mynt, the operator of GCash.

The launch of the new service was followed by a presentation of an OFW Family Card which allows customers to withdraw their money for free twice a month at any BancNet ATM in the Philippines. The OFW Family Card will be awarded to each registered and verified GCash user who receives a minimum of PHP 500 via MoneyGram between September 15 and December 30.

For more information about the service, please visit moneygram.ph.

About MoneyGram International
MoneyGram is a global provider of innovative money transfer and payment services and is recognized worldwide as a financial connection to friends and family. Whether online, or through a mobile device, at a kiosk or in a local store, we connect consumers any way that is convenient for them. We also provide bill payment services, issue money orders and process official checks in select markets. More information about MoneyGram International, Inc. is available at moneygram.com.

About GCash 
GCash is an internationally-acclaimed micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer. GCash can be used to buy prepaid load, pay bills, send money, make donations, shop online, and even purchase goods without the need to bring any cash. For more information, please visit https://www.globe.com.ph/gcash

About Mynt
Mynt is a partnership between Globe Telecom, the Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial, that provides innovative and first-in-world fintech solutions to consumers, merchants, and organizations. Its vision is to enable financial access for consumers and merchants by disrupting traditional channels through digital financial technology services. It operates two fintech companies: GCash, a micropayment service that transforms the mobile phone into a virtual wallet for secure, fast, and convenient money transfer, and Fuse, a tech-based lending company that enables Filipinos to get microloans to business loans without the traditional requirements set by banks and other lending institutions. For more information, visit mynt.xyz.

For more information, please contact:

Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc. (Mynt)
[email protected]
Twitter & Facebook:  gcashofficial
www.mynt.xyz

Maria Bankiet-Kamińska
MoneyGram 
Tel: + 48 (0) 22 377 2185
Mob: + 48 (0) 885 889 696
Mail: [email protected] 

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SOURCE MoneyGram International

(Español) Estanislao Bachrach presenta su bestseller internacional en Miami

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Estanislao Bachrach presenta su bestseller internacional en Miami

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Getaround Brings Hourly, Keyless Carsharing to Miami

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MIAMI, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, Getaround, the carsharing platform that empowers users to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city, announced its availability in Miami. Car owners can reduce the financial burden of car ownership, and even make some fun money, by listing their car on the platform. People share everything from sporty convertibles to practical sedans and earn thousands in extra income. Each car is equipped with Getaround Connect™, a proprietary technology that enables people to rent, locate and unlock the car using the Getaround app. Residents and visitors of Miami can instantly rent nearby cars without meeting the owner to exchange keys or waiting in line at a rental car company.

“It’s been our vision to drive change that has global impact, yet also positively affects local communities,” said Sam Zaid, CEO and co-founder of Getaround. “Our platform radically disrupts traditional car ownership by empowering those with cars to earn money on an often idle asset, and providing those who choose to live car-free with a hassle-free and convenient way to grab a car when they need one.”

In addition to creating economic opportunity for Miami locals, Getaround is investing in the South Florida area. Overseeing the Miami market is General Manager, Nick Chong, who has brought on a dozen local employees to help ensure a successful expansion into the area. Chong has also secured office space in Coral Gables and has partnered with several auto-body shops and regional vendors to support the company’s continued growth.

“As a long time Miami local, I’ve been thrilled to have watched the city boom,” said Chong. “With growth comes more people, more visitors and more cars on the road, resulting in congestion, traffic and a strain on our local transit system. Miami is ripe for a new, sustainable transportation option, and I’m confident Getaround will make an immediate impact on the city’s traffic and congestion.”

A study by the University of California Transportation Sustainability Research Center states that for every car shared about 10 are taken off the road. In turn, every 1,000 vehicles shared reduces up to 50M pounds of carbon dioxide, which means Getaround’s community of users is helping take cars off the road and lessen toxic emissions.

Getaround does not require signup fees, annual fees, or access cards, making it convenient and accessible for Miami residents to join the carsharing community as owners or renters. Each trip is insured by Getaround’s $1M insurance policy with 24/7 customer support and roadside assistance included. To learn more, list your car, or rent a car nearby, visit https://www.getaround.com.

About Getaround
Getaround empowers people to instantly rent and drive great cars shared by people in their city. Cars can be rented by the hour, or the day, with insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance included in each trip. By using the Getaround app, people skip the lines and paperwork at traditional rental car counters, and the hassle of buying and maintaining a car.

Powered by Getaround Connect™, the patented connected car technology, Getaround creates a fun and safe carsharing experience without the need to meet the car owner, carry an access card, or coordinate picking up a car key. People share everything from a Prius to a Tesla and earn thousands in extra income each year, offsetting the high cost of car ownership while also making a positive impact on the environment.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Getaround has thousands of cars available throughout major metropolitan areas across the United States. Existing investors in Getaround include SoftBank, Menlo Ventures, Braemar Energy Ventures, Asset Plus, Triangle Peak Partners, SPARX Group, Toyota Motor Corporation, Cox Automotive Inc., and SAIC Capital.

For more information visit Getaround.com, download the iPhone or Android app, like on Facebook, and follow on Instagram and Twitter.

 

SOURCE Getaround

If You Purchased Gasoline From A Valero Station In The State Of California And Paid With A Debit Card, A Class Action Lawsuit May Affect Your Rights

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BOCA RATON, Florida and LOS ANGELES, Aug. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The following statement is being jointly issued by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP and Hobson Bernardino + Davis LLP regarding the lawsuit Bautista v. Valero Marketing and Supply Company.

A pending lawsuit against Valero Marketing and Supply Company (“Valero”) alleges that Valero engaged in deceptive and unfair conduct in violation of California law by failing to ensure that customers are notified that debit card purchases of gasoline are charged a higher “credit” price, rather than an available lower “cash” price and, if so, whether the debit card purchasers are owed any money.  The lawsuit is known as Bautista v. Valero Marketing and Supply Company, Case No. 15-cv-05557-RS. Valero denies these allegations. The Court has not decided whether Valero did anything wrong.  There is no money or other benefit available now, nor is there any guarantee that there will be. However, your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act.  

WHO IS IN THE CLASS

You need to decide whether you are affected by this lawsuit. The Court certified class is defined as “All persons who, between December 3, 2011 and the final disposition of this action, purchased gasoline using a debit card at a Valero-branded station in California that does not disclose how gasoline purchased with a debit card is priced, and were charged more money per gallon than the advertised ‘cash’ price.”  A list of all affected Valero stations is available at http://gcginc.com/cases/bav/index.php.  If you purchased gasoline with a debit card from one of the stations on this list, you may be part of the Class.  You must check your financial records to determine whether you purchased gasoline using a debit card from one of the Valero stations on this list to determine whether you may be part of the Class.

YOUR RIGHTS AND OPTIONS

You have legal rights and options that you may exercise before the Court holds a trial, which is scheduled to begin on January 28, 2019.  The trial will decide whether the allegations being made against Valero, on your behalf, are correct. You have to decide whether to stay in the Class or ask to be excluded before the trial. Your legal rights are affected whether you act or don’t act – and you have a choice to make now:

Do Nothing

By doing nothing, you keep the possibility of getting money or benefits that may come from the lawsuit by staying in the class. If you stay in and the Plaintiff wins, you will be notified about how to seek money and other benefits from the lawsuit, but you will not be able to sue, or continue to sue, Valero – as part of any other lawsuit – about the same claims in this lawsuit.  You will also be legally bound by all of the Orders and judgments the Court makes.

Ask To Be Excluded

If you ask to be excluded and money or benefits are later awarded, you will not share in those monies or benefits but you will keep any rights to sue Valero separately about the same claims in this lawsuit.

To ask to be excluded, you must send an “Exclusion Request” in the form of a letter sent by mail, stating that you want to be excluded.  Be sure to include your name, address, and sign the letter.  You must mail your Exclusion Request postmarked by November 28, 2018, to: Bautista v. Valero Marketing and Supply Company, c/o GCG, P.O. Box 9349, Dublin, OH 43017-4249.  You may also get an Exclusion Request form at http://gcginc.com/cases/bav/index.php.

Should I Hire An Attorney

You do not need to hire your own attorney because Class Counsel is working on your behalf.  Class Counsel can be contacted at (800) 449-4900.  If you retain an individual attorney, you may need to pay for that attorney.

HOW DO I GET MORE INFORMATION

This is only a summary. For more information about the case, visit the website above.  PLEASE DO NOT CALL OR WRITE THE COURT FOR INFORMATION OR ADVICE.

 

SOURCE Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP and Hobson Bernardino + Davis LLP

“Last Call” to Invest in Sugar Free, Gluten Free, Award Winning Yolo Rum. Crowdfund on Wefunder to End Friday.

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Yolo Rum - You Only Live Once... Be extraordinary, drink extraordinary rum!

DENVER, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Yolo Rum is wrapping up an extremely successful equity crowdfund campaign on Wefunder.  The campaign will officially end Friday, August 31st.  Over 900 investors have participated in the crowdfunding, and many of the investors have taken an active role, advocating for the advancement, of the Yolo brand, in the market.  Recent press about rum points to a positive trend and a bright future for the expanding rum and craft spirit explosion. 

Yolo Rum - You Only Live Once... Be extraordinary, drink extraordinary rum!

Yolo Rum is pure rum (no additives) from Panama and is gluten free and sugar free.  It is made by Cuban born rum legend Don Pancho Fernandez.  Yolo Rum features Yolo Rum Gold (aged 10 years) and Yolo Rum Silver, combined Yolo Rum has won 21 international awards.
“Investing in Yolo Rum, automatically makes you part of the Yolo Rum Team, and I have been overwhelmed by the support from our team.  The encouragement and enthusiasm has inspired and invigorated all of our efforts.  YOLO!” Says CEO, Philip Guerin.

Yolo Rum has focused on the benefits of the crowdsource opportunities that the crowdfund has generated.  Yolo Rum investors have exclusive access to a monthly investors meeting/webinar and vote on relevant issues, live.

Yolo Rum is featured on the Wefunder platform and their website states, “Keep the American Dream alive. Back founders solving the problems you care about and help their startups grow.”
To invest in Yolo Rum go to:

https://wefunder.com/yolo.rum.llc

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SOURCE Yolo Rum

ELOQUII Says Hello To Miami!

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ELOQUII Is Now Open Inside Miami's Dadeland Mall

MIAMI, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ELOQUII, the fashion lifestyle brand that has transformed the way women sizes 14+ dress and participate in fashion, is coming to Miami for the next year. Now open inside Dadeland Mall, the store marks the runway-style driven brand’s first Southeast location.

ELOQUII Is Now Open Inside Miami's Dadeland Mall

The ultimate fashion destination for women sizes 14-28, the 1,900-square foot space showcases the brand’s ever-evolving assortment of fashion-forward pieces from dresses and special occasion styles, to workwear and outerwear, to separates and swim.

ELOQUII will bring runway-inspired selections to Miami locals, with prices ranging from $19 to $225. Centrally located inside South Florida’s iconic Dadeland Mall – owned by Simon, a global leader in premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations – the sleek store, with pops of gold throughout, has a luxe, indulgent appeal that shoppers are sure to enjoy.

“We are excited to have some fun in Miami and bring our customer the best in fashion, quality, and fit in our signature ELOQUII in-store experience,” said Mariah Chase, CEO.

A hallmark of ELOQUII’s store experience is its complimentary personal styling program, which is also available at their Miami location. ELOQUII has elevated the in-store experience by providing shoppers with expert onsite stylists who advise on trends through one-on-one appointments, group styling sessions or festive styling parties – all complete with champagne.

For ELOQUII the difference between like and love is the perfect fit. The brand works hard to get its fit just right. In addition to shopping the latest on trend looks, shoppers can also take advantage of early access to new collections, exclusive in-store events and free shipping on all online orders placed in the store.

Known for collaborating with well-known designers and brands including Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand Draper James and the much-anticipated JASON WU x ELOQUII Fall 2018 collection, ELOQUII debuts trend-leading collections in-store each month. Sparking a fashion revolution that is changing the way women shop – and the fashion industry at large ELOQUII is excited to bring its fashion-forward experience to Miami. Because like you, they know fashion doesn’t stop at size 12.

ELOQUII is located inside Dadeland Mall, near the Food Court, at 7535 N. Kendall Drive. ELOQUII will be open Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 9:30PM and Sunday from 12PM to 7PM. For more information email [email protected] or call (305) 665-6227. For details on store opening events and promotions follow @ELOQUII on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, and join the ELOQUII community by sharing your #XOQ looks on Instagram.

ELOQUII.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

ABOUT ELOQUII
ELOQUII Design Inc., based in New York and Columbus, Ohio, is a private company that is transforming the way women sizes 14+ dress and participate in fashion. The pioneering e- commerce destination for fashion in sizes 14 to 28, ELOQUII offers trend-driven style at accessible price points. The Company – in merchandise categories including apparel, swim, wide width footwear and accessories – debuts new and exciting trend-leading collections each month. ELOQUII also offers customers access to unique content through its Style & Substance platform, an editorial catalogue, and has created an online community through its #XOQ hashtag, which allows customers to tag themselves to the Company’s site via Instagram. The brand is currently sold at their Washington D.C. Pentagon City store, The Shops at North Bridge in Chicago, Easton Center in Columbus, Twelve Oaks Mall in Detroit, MI and through www.ELOQUII.com. Follow @ELOQUII on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for additional details on store opening events and promotions.

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SOURCE ELOQUII Design Inc.

International homebuyers add $10.89 billion to Texas economy from 2017-2018

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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — International homebuyers in the Texas real estate market added $10.89 billion to the Texas economy from April 2017 to March 2018, according to the Texas International Homebuyers Report released today by the Texas Association of Realtors. Texas ranked third among U.S. states for international home sales volume behind Florida and California respectively.

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“International home sales activity continues to be one of the strongest sectors in Texas real estate, spurring strong growth in the Texas economy,” said Kaki Lybbert, chairman of the Texas Association of Realtors. “Despite the slight drop in international homebuyers compared to the previous period, Texas remains an international hub and top destination for people from across the world to live, work and conduct business.”

Texas dropped from second to the third most popular state for international homebuyers, behind Florida and California and ahead of New York and Arizona. Texas accounted for 9 percent of all homes purchased by international homebuyers in the United States from April 2017 to March 2018, with 24,012 home sales out of 266,800 nationwide.

Six Texas metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) are in the top 50 MSAs nationwide for immigration, according to the latest Yearbook of Immigration Statistics from the Department of Homeland Security:

  • No. 6 – Houston – Sugar Land – The Woodlands
  • No. 8 – Dallas – Fort Worth – Arlington
  • No. 26 – Austin – Round Rock – San Marcos
  • No. 28 – San Antonio – New Braunfels
  • No. 33 – El Paso
  • No. 48 – McAllen – Edinburg – Mission

Texas had the highest volume of homebuyers from Mexico of any state from April 2017 to March 2018, with 38 percent of Mexican homebuyers who purchased a home in the U.S. choosing Texas. The Lone Star State was also a top destination for homebuyers from China (7 percent), India (6 percent), the United Kingdom (5 percent) and Canada (3 percent).

Texas ranked third in the nation for international home sales, behind Florida and California and above Arizona and New York. Texas accounted for 10 percent of all homes sold by international home sellers in the United States between April 2017 and March 2018.

Chairman Lybbert concluded, “Fueled by the desire to start and run a business, obtain world-class education or purchase investment property, international homebuyers continue to choose Texas. As the demand for Texas home ownership continues to span the globe, TAR encourages all homebuyers to work with a Texas Realtor to best understand and successfully navigate the home buying process.”

About the Texas International Homebuyers Report
The Texas International Homebuyers Report is based on survey data from the 2018 Profile of International Home Buying Activity by the National Association of Realtors, the 2012-2016 American Community Survey by the U.S. Census Bureau and the 2016 Yearbook of Immigration Statistics by the Department of Homeland Security. The Texas Association of Realtors distributes insights about the Texas housing market each month, including quarterly market statistics, trends among homebuyers and sellers, luxury home sales, condominium sales and more. To view the current Texas International Homebuyers Report in its entirety, visit texasrealestate.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of 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: Morgan Moritz, 512-448-4950, [email protected]

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SOURCE Texas Association of Realtors

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