Letter Carriers to Be Recognized as Heroes of the Year

September 19, 2016

National Association of Letter Carriers.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Letter carriers who rescued residents from burning homes, saved a young boy who had darted onto a busy highway and stopped an assault and robbery targeting several women will be honored Wednesday in Washington DC.

Other carriers being recognized on Sept. 21 brightened the lives of children with disabilities, rescued a girl from a vicious dog attack or provided help to families struggling with substance abuse.

The eight honorees represent thousands of letter carriers who not only deliver the mail to 155 million households and businesses across the country six or even seven days a week, but often assist in situations involving car crashes, fires, crimes or health crises or otherwise improve the quality of life in the communities they serve.

Mark Pizzo of Snellville, GA, who saved a girl by fighting with a pit bull that had her head in its jaws, is the National Hero of the Year. Bradley Gentz of Osage, IA, an Army veteran who noticed a boy sitting in a wheelchair on his mail route and transformed the young man’s life by racing with him in marathons around the country, is Humanitarian of the Year. Michael Murphy of Florissant, MO, a Marine Corps veteran and Navy reservist who tackled a cinderblock-wielding man attacking women in two cars, is Central Region Hero of the Year

David Crestik of El Cajon, CA, Western Region Hero of the Year, spotted smoke coming from a home and carried an injured resident to safety. Evangeline Johnson, of Southfield, MI, who is receiving the Carrier Alert Award, helped a woman and her daughter escape from a house engulfed in flames. Patrick Byrne of Lynn, MA, an Army veteran who helps others break through the stigma of substance abuse after losing his own son, will receive the Education Award.

Lars Edleblute of York, PA, who saved a boy who had run from his mother and jumped a fence onto a highway, is Eastern Hero of the Year. Letter carriers from Syracuse, NY, who delighted a seriously ill child by organizing a parade of postal trucks and other community service vehicles to welcome him home after months in the hospital, will get the Branch Service Award.

The National Association of Letter Carriers Heroes of the Year will be honored by NALC President Fredric Rolando at a special luncheon at noon Wednesday at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Go to http://nalc.org/heroes for further information on the Heroes, including video, audio and text.

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The NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 280,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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An Appetite for Green Cards Drives EB-5 Investors to Chef-Driven Restaurants in Florida

September 19, 2016

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MIAMI, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chef-driven restaurants in Florida are increasingly turning to foreign capital to fund the expansion of their concepts.

Chefs and restaurant operators are tapping foreign investors to invest $500,000 in exchange for U.S. residency under the EB-5 Investor Visa Program. Restaurants are highly popular with EB-5 investors because they create a significant number of jobs, the main requirement to obtain residency for the investors and their families, said Roger A. Bernstein, co-owner of American Life Investment LLC regional center. Mr. Bernstein is rebranding ALI as “EB-5 for Florida Regional Center” to expand its focus to include chef-driven restaurants and small- to mid-size projects across Florida. EB-5 for Florida Regional Center is currently raising capital for two successful and popular restaurant brands in South Florida: Tap 42 (http://www.tap42eb5.com/) and Meat Market Steakhouse (https://meatmarketeb5.com/)

For information on EB-5 for Florida Regional Center visit https://eb5forflorida.com or contact +1 (305) 455-3217

“There are many investors who prefer smaller projects that can be completed relatively fast,” said Bernstein, who is a veteran immigration attorney in Miami. “Also, it is easier for them to understand how a chef-driven concept will create jobs, pay them interest on their loan, pay them back their investment and get their family the green card.”

Latin American investors are increasingly applying for EB-5 visas and investing in restaurants ran by experience operators as a means to obtain their green card. Since 2008, the number of EB-5 investors from Venezuela has jumped 93.6 %, from Mexico 85.5 % and from Brazil 82.3 %.

Miami Beach-based Meat Market is an example of a chef-driven concept that has attracted those investors to help fund the opening of its Palm Beach restaurant in 2014.

“In less than two years, investors are on their way to obtaining conditional residency, more than sufficient jobs have already been created and the investors are on track to have their capital returned by year five,” said David Tornek, co-owner of Meat Market now expanding across Florida.

EB-5 for Florida Regional Center is raising up to $10 million to bring Meat Market to Tampa, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and downtown Miami. The regional center is also raising $10 million to bring Tap 42 to Midtown Miami, West Palm Beach, Miami Beach, and Aventura.

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Olsbergs MSE, Honda Capture First Red Bull GRC Double-Podium Result

September 19, 2016

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Honda Olsbergs MSE drivers Sebastian Eriksson and Joni Wiman captured a double-podium finish in Red Bull Global Rallycross competition on Saturday at Evergreen Speedway.

SEATTLE, Sept. 18, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For the first time in the manufacturer’s history, Honda Olsbergs MSE drivers Sebastian Eriksson and Joni Wiman captured a double-podium finish in Red Bull Global Rallycross competition on Saturday at Evergreen Speedway. With the result, Honda has now tallied five podium finishes in its inaugural season in Red Bull GRC.

After enduring the rain and mud-soaked conditions, Eriksson piloted his No. 93 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic Coupe to a second-place finish, while his teammate, Wiman, finished third. Both drivers displayed superb car control through the difficult circumstances. Eriksson’s inside starting position on the middle of the front row and Wiman’s, on the inside of the third row, proved to be the edge the team needed to secure the second and third positions through the hole shot.

The Honda Civic Coupe’s turbocharged power plant enabled an aggressive start off the line, with Eriksson running side-by-side with Tanner Foust and Wiman navigating past four competitors going into the first corner. The aggressive start led to precision and consistency across the soaked .791-mile circuit and particularly through the muddy, 22.5 percent dirt section.

The Honda Racing teammates both took their Joker Laps on the third lap, enabling them to open an early gap on the rest of the field. Eriksson and Wiman’s 8,500 rpm Honda Civic engines paced the rest of the Red Bull GRC field by more than 1.137 seconds.

The Olsbergs MSE and Honda-powered team displayed toughness, speed and consistency all weekend long. Eriksson won the Semifinal A heat and led the Saturday morning warm-up. Wiman’s difficult fourth-place finish in Semifinal B led to his front-row starting position in the Last Chance Qualifier (LCQ). Ultimately, Wiman’s poise and perseverance led him to victory in the LCQ and the inside starting position going into the final.

With Saturday’s result, Honda remains in third place in the season-long manufacturers’ championship. The Honda Racing team now heads to the final event on the 2016 Red Bull GRC calendar, a home race at the Port of Los Angeles. Coverage of the doubleheader Red Bull GRC LA Presented by Honda, begins on Sunday, October 9 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC. Online coverage begins at 3:30 p.m. on RedBull.TV.

Sebastian Eriksson (No. 93 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic): “We had such a great weekend here in Seattle. Our team fought hard all weekend long and to come away with a double podium is truly special for the entire team. We gave everything we had today and knew that the conditions were not on our side, but we persevered, and to be on the podium with Joni [Wiman] is even more special. I’m looking forward to competing in Honda’s home race in Los Angeles.”

Joni Wiman (No. 31 Honda Red Bull OMSE Civic): “Man, this was a long time coming. We have finished fourth and fifth so many times this season that coming away with the podium finish feels like a big weight off my shoulders. The team deserves so much and lately luck has not been on our side. Now, we’ve just got to do it all again in Los Angeles.”

Andreas Eriksson, CEO/ Team Principal, Olsbergs MSE: “To see both cars up at the front is really great. We’ve proven that we have the pace and it’s hard to put it all together in half a year. Everything is different; there are so many different areas to find improvements. We continue to improve and get faster and faster, but when we’re competing in Red Bull Global Rallycross with Honda engines and sponsors like Red Bull and Bluebeam, winning is something we strive for and we won’t be satisfied until we do.”

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Mortgage Pilot with Freddie Mac Expands Options for Diverse Communities

September 19, 2016

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Mortgage Pilot with Freddie Mac Expands Options for Diverse Communities

TUSTIN, California, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — New American Funding and Alterra Home Loans, two national mortgage banks, announce the launch of Your Path, a new loan program that makes affordable homeownership opportunities available by considering the changing demographics of U.S. borrowers. Utilizing Freddie Mac’s low down payment Home Possible mortgages as its foundation, this pilot program features greater flexibility for qualifying borrowers.

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“We have a passion for making sure everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve the American dream, and we’re excited to work with Freddie Mac to create a greater pathway to homeownership for more people,” said Patty Arvielo, President of New American Funding.

“By collaborating, we can put what matters most first, offering more options to a more diverse set of consumers, and helping them build wealth through homeownership. We are excited to collaborate with Freddie Mac and New American Funding on this effort,” commented Jason Madiedo, CEO of Alterra Home Loans.

Your Path puts affordable homeownership within reach for more borrowers by taking into consideration a wider range of factors than traditional underwriting methods, including the needs of self-employed borrowers, seasonal employees, and multi-generational households.

“As we look to support responsible lending, provide sustainable homeownership, and improve access to credit for American families, we recognize that borrower demographics are changing and that traditional underwriting methods don’t account for some of today’s borrower characteristics,” said Danny Gardner, Freddie Mac’s Vice President of Affordable Lending and Access to Credit. “We conducted this pilot to evaluate underwriting features that account for borrower preferences, household formation trends, and other financial considerations as part of our commitment to building a better Freddie Mac and a better housing finance system.”

An official announcement will take place during the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) National Convention, which happens in Los Angeles, CA, from September 19 – 20, 2016.

About New American Funding

New American Funding is a Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae Direct Seller/Servicer, FHA Direct Endorsement and VA Automatic mortgage lender. The company is licensed in multiple states across the nation, has over 100 branch locations and offers a variety of purchase home loan and refinance loan options, including: Conventional, FHA, Cash Out, Fixed Rate and Adjustable Rate Mortgages, VA, HARP 2.0, Jumbo, and Reverse Mortgages.

About Alterra Home Loans

Alterra Home Loans is a minority-owned, Nevada-based retail lender that provides mortgage loans and refinancing services to new and existing homeowners. With offices in ten states, Alterra is committed to helping consumers “build wealth through homeownership” by offering high quality financial mortgage solutions that are supported by sophisticated tools, better processes and innovative products. Alterra’s inclusive approach to mortgage lending is focused on helping consumers of all cultures, especially those that are underserved, attain financial security and create a better life for themselves and their children by achieving the American Dream.

Chicago United Report Reveals Minorities’ Career Earnings Trail Those of Caucasian Males By 30-45 Percent

September 19, 2016

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2016 Inside Inclusion Report Also Shows Minorities Continue to be Underrepresented in Leadership Positions at Chicago’s Top 50 Companies

CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Chicago United unveiled the findings of its biennial report, Inside Inclusion Featuring the Corporate Diversity Profile, which examines trends in the racial composition of board of directors and senior leadership positions in the top 50 Chicago-headquartered companies. The report revealed minimal gains in minority representation throughout executive ranks and examined its significant impact of earning power over minority groups’ lifetimes.

In addition to leadership diversity trends, this year Chicago United partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago to calculate earnings trajectories over a 40-year career of different races/ethnicities, genders and education levels using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The results found that, compared to white males, most minorities experience significantly reduced lifetime earnings regardless of their level of educational achievement.

For example, minorities with professional degrees earn less than white males with similar levels of education:

Over a lifetime, African American men will earn 74 percent of their white male counterparts’ earnings.
Caucasian females will earn 68 percent and African American females will earn 67 percent of what white males earn.
Latino males will earn 71 percent and Latinas will earn only 55 percent of their white male counterparts’ lifetime earnings.
Asian females fare slightly better, earning 80 percent of white males’ lifetime earnings.
Asian males were the one exception to the trend, earning 6 percent more than white males over a lifetime.

“The fact that the majority of diverse professionals are subject to lesser lifetime earnings than their Caucasian counterparts, regardless of an equivalent education level, has corresponding negative impact on the ability to purchase homes, accumulate savings, pay for their children’s education and build generational wealth. These findings reveal that inclusion is a necessary strategy in addressing disparities which are obviously not linked to educational differences,” said Gloria Castillo, president and CEO of Chicago United. “It is clear that intentional action is needed now, more than ever, to implement leading inclusive business practices.”

An analysis of the larger trends in racial diversity across Chicago’s top 50 companies (based on revenue) shows incremental movement across three core areas, including boards of directors, C-suites and executive ranks:

Minority representation on boards of directors increased from 12 percent to 14 percent between 2014 and 2016 with African Americans maintaining the largest percentage of representation at 8 percent.
Minority representation in the C-suite grew by 1 percent between 2012 and 2014 from 7 percent to 8 percent and remained stagnant (8 percent) in 2016. African Americans, Asians and Hispanics are separated by no more than a couple of percentage points, showing representation levels of 4 percent, 3 percent and 2 percent, respectively.
19 out of 50 (38 percent) of Chicago companies have no ethnic diversity within their executive ranks and minority representation slipped between 2016 and 2014, decreasing from 10 percent to 9 percent.

“The people serving on board of directors and in the C-suite make decisions about where corporate investments are made. These critical decisions have a very direct impact on economic opportunity and who benefits in wealth creation,” added Castillo. “In order to achieve equal representation in these leadership positions, I challenge our local leaders to consider what purposeful changes they can make to strengthen diversity within their organizations and positively impact the communities of Chicago.”

To provide organizations with a roadmap to improve in areas critical to diversity and inclusion (D&I) advancement, Chicago United convened a team of leading diversity and human resources professionals to identify the most relevant challenges and best practices of Chicago’s corporations. This taskforce, chaired by Warren M. Smith, America’s career management leader at Ernst & Young LLP, together discovered insights that informed a Toolkit included within Inside Inclusion that offers insights into leading D&I practices and provides questions to keep leaders and stakeholders engaged in an ongoing dialogue around diversity and inclusion.

“The Toolkit provides an introspective review into an organization’s talent agenda and how organizations can continue to advance their efforts,” said Smith. “It provides a scalable framework that can be applied at the corporate or business-unit level—and that’s what makes it so powerful.”

To download a copy of 2016 Inside Inclusion Report, please visit chicago-united.org.

About Inside Inclusion

Inside Inclusion examined the top 50 Chicago-based public companies ranked by 2015 revenues as reported in the Crain’s Chicago Business Book of Lists, December 2015. The number of incumbents and ethnicity was determined by reviewing company proxy statements.

Additionally, in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, an analysis was conducted by Maude Toussaint-Comeau, senior business economist in the community development and policy studies division of the economic research department, to help illustrate the earnings prospects of workers across stages of their career. The calculations are based on American Community Survey (ACS) 2010-2014 five-year estimates.

About Chicago United

Chicago United is a corporate membership, advocacy organization whose mission is to achieve parity in economic opportunity for people of color by advancing multiracial leadership in corporate governance, executive level management, and business diversity. Founded in 1968, the organization is focused on transforming the Chicago region into the most inclusive business ecosystem in the nation by engaging the top publicly and privately held corporations in leading talent management and inclusive diversity practices. Chicago United’s signature programs include its Business Leaders of Color publication which showcases a diverse pool of corporate director candidates and the Five Forward Initiative, designed to invigorate job creation in communities of color by increasing the scale of large MBEs in the Chicago region.

Letter Carriers Recognized as Heroes of the Year

September 16, 2016

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National Association of Letter Carriers. (PRNewsFoto/National Association of Letter Carriers)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Letter carriers who rescued residents from burning homes, saved a young boy who had darted onto a busy highway and stopped an assault and robbery targeting several women will be honored on Sept. 21 in Washington DC.

Other carriers also are being recognized as heroes, for having brightened the lives of children with disabilities, rescued a girl from a vicious dog attack or provided help to families struggling with substance abuse.

The eight honorees represent thousands of letter carriers who not only deliver the mail to 155 million households and businesses across the country six or even seven days a week, but often assist in situations involving car crashes, fires, crimes or health crises or otherwise improve the quality of life in the communities they serve.

Mark Pizzo of Snellville, GA, who saved a girl by fighting with a pit bull that had her head in its jaws, is the National Hero of the Year. Bradley Gentz of Osage, IA, an Army veteran who noticed a boy sitting in a wheelchair on his mail route and transformed the young man’s life by participating with him in marathons around the country, is Humanitarian of the Year. Michael Murphy of Florissant, MO, a Marine Corps veteran and Navy reservist who tackled a cinderblock-wielding man attacking women in two cars, is Central Region Hero of the Year.

David Crestik of El Cajon, CA, Western Region Hero of the Year, spotted smoke coming from a home and carried an injured resident to safety. Evangeline Johnson, of Southfield, MI, who is receiving the Carrier Alert Award, helped a woman and her daughter escape from a house engulfed in flames. Patrick Byrne of Lynn, MA, an Army veteran who helps others break through the stigma of substance abuse after losing his own son, will receive the Education Award.

Lars Edleblute of York, PA, who saved a boy who ran from his mother during a heavy downpour and jumped a fence onto a highway, is Eastern Hero of the Year. And letter carriers from Syracuse, NY, who delighted a seriously ill child by organizing a parade of postal trucks and other community service vehicles to welcome him home after months in the hospital, will get the Branch Service Award.

The National Association of Letter Carriers Heroes of the Year will be honored by NALC President Fredric Rolando at a special luncheon at noon on Sept. 21 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave. NW, Washington, DC. Go to http://nalc.org/heroes for further information on the Heroes, including video, audio and text.

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The NALC represents letter carriers across the country. Its 280,000 members make it the largest of the four unions representing employees of the United States Postal Service. Founded by Civil War veterans in 1889, the NALC is among the country’s oldest labor unions.

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MicroTech CEO Honored with Hispanic Heritage Foundation Award for Technology

September 16, 2016

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TYSONS CORNER, Va., Sept. 6, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced Anthony (Tony) Jimenez, Chief Executive Officer of MicroTech will receive the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s (HHF) Award for Technology at the 29^th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards on September 22, 2016, in Washington, DC. The Awards recognize the contributions and accomplishments of Latino leaders in various fields while celebrating cultural pride and the great promise to America. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Actress/Singer Angelica Maria, Author Junot Díaz, Businessman George Herrera and Singer J Balvin were announced earlier as Honorees.

In selecting Jimenez for this award, Foundation leaders point to his work, not only in the field of Technology, but also as a “visionary innovator, veteran, leader, and entrepreneur.” The Hispanic Heritage Foundation has given this extremely prestigious award to top educators, physicians, innovators, business professionals, community leaders, elected officials, celebrities and artists.

“I am honored and humbled to join such a distinguished group of current and past honorees to receive this amazing award many consider the most prestigious honor from the Latino community,” says Tony Jimenez. “Technology has not only given me the ability to open doors and create opportunities for others in our community, it has inspired other Latinos to follow in our footsteps. Technology truly is an equalizer! I want to thank my wife Lilli; Mis Hijos, my children; our friends; our valued MicroTech employees; and Nuestra Grand Familia, our community!”

The audience for the Awards Ceremony includes up to 2,000 people, including members of Congress, White House officials, ambassadors, business and community leaders, celebrities and youths. The evening is co-hosted by more than 40 top national Latino organizations, and the White House hosts a briefing for the honorees and performers.

Created by the White House in 1988 to commemorate the establishment of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Hispanic Heritage Awards are considered one of the highest honors for Hispanics in the United States. Past honorees have included Rita Moreno, Placido Domingo, Celia Cruz, Antonio Banderas, Tito Puente, Anthony Quinn, Carlos Gutierrez, Juan Marichal, Los Tigres Del Norte, Jose Feliciano, Isabel Allende, Alejandro Sanz, Oscar De La Hoya, Gloria Estefan, Martin Sheen, Andy Garcia and Juan Luis Guerra, among many others.

About MicroTech: MicroTech, a certified and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC), has had noteworthy success since its inception in 2004. Under Mr. Jimenez’s leadership, the privately owned company has experienced exponential growth and has been repeatedly recognized as a small business success story. Described as the “hottest Hispanic business in the nation,” MicroTech was ranked as the #1 Fastest Growing Hispanic Company in the Nation for three consecutive years by Hispanic Business Magazine. MicroTech was also named one of the Top 10 Fastest Growing Hispanic-Owned Companies in the Nation for five consecutive years and has been repeatedly listed on Washington Technology’s annual list of the Top 100 Government Contractors.

MicroTech provides Cloud Computing, Technology Services, Cyber Security Solutions, Products & Managed Service Solutions, Network Systems Integration, Big Data Management, Telecom Solutions & Integration and Financial Services to the public sector, as well as commercial enterprises. ISO 20000 and ISO 9001:2008 certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 rated in Services & Development and ITIL management qualified, MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation’s Capital in Tysons Corner, Virginia, with key offices in New Jersey, Virginia; Georgia, and Mexico City. To learn more, visit www.MicroTech.net. Follow MicroTech on Twitter.

About Tony Jimenez: Tony is the award-winning Founder, President, and CEO of MicroTech, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). He is an active member of the technology industry and an advocate for the Veteran, Hispanic and Small Business communities. As a respected business owner, successful entrepreneur, and award-winning small business advocate, Jimenez is always willing to go that extra mile! To learn more, visit www.microtech.net/meet-ceo

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2017 Genesis G90 Named Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan

September 16, 2016

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MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Genesis G90 flagship sedan was honored with the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award at the 2016 Miami International Auto Show. For almost a decade, Ruedas ESPN has established solid credibility among Hispanic consumers based on market-focused criteria for their annual vehicle nominations and is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated awards during the official start of the auto show season.

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“We are honored to accept this Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award for the 2017 Genesis G90, as we recognize Latino car buyers’ influence in the marketplace and how the U.S. Hispanic market is fundamental to our ongoing success,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “We will continuously strive to deliver the highest levels of refinement in all Genesis vehicles with a dedicated focus on performance, satisfaction and service as we welcome owners into the Genesis family.”

The annual Ruedas ESPN Awards are judged by a panel of automotive experts that form the editorial team of the national radio show. Vehicles are nominated in ten categories each year. A selection of the factors that weigh heavily in winning the highly coveted award include: Vehicles must be available in the marketplace or by the end of the current year, must meet high quality standards, generate popular interest among Hispanic automotive consumers, and offer a strong value for the money.

“The 2017 Genesis G90 is a true game changer in the automotive luxury market, the brand’s flagship sedan has redefined modern luxury with unparalleled consumer-centric programs with time savings conveniences,” said Jaime Florez, founder and host of Ruedas ESPN on ESPN Deportes Radio Network. “The 2017 G90 wins the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award because it delivers on refinement, convenience and dynamic performance, combined with a strong value factor that resounded unanimously among the panel of jurors.” Mr. Florez continues, “the Genesis G90 provides segment-leading standardized safety and a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technologies, important factors for Hispanic car buyers.”

The Genesis G90, along with all Genesis vehicles, launch with exclusive consumer-centric programs to elevate the luxury ownership experience. From valet service appointments scheduled using the Genesis mobile app to complimentary maintenance and Genesis Connected Services, the Genesis Experience is designed to provide time-saving conveniences.

All Genesis vehicles offer Genesis Connected Services to bring seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Genesis Connected Services can be easily accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror and center stack, the web or via an exclusive Genesis owners’ smartphone app.

Ruedas ESPN is a two-hour radio show focused on the auto industry and the world of motorsports, designed to deliver useful and timely information for US Hispanics in an entertaining manner. Broadcast on the ESPN Deportes Radio network of more than 50 AM & FM stations all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and on Channel 157 of both the SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio systems, every Sunday at 11 AM (EST) it brings outstanding content to enrich a compelling listening experience. The sections include recommendations on how to best purchase a vehicle; interviews, reviews about cars; suggestions regarding insurance and financing, and coverage of the most important events in the automobile industry and the world of motorsports.

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2017 Genesis G90 Named Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan

September 16, 2016

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MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Genesis G90 flagship sedan was honored with the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award at the 2016 Miami International Auto Show. For almost a decade, Ruedas ESPN has established solid credibility among Hispanic consumers based on market-focused criteria for their annual vehicle nominations and is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated awards during the official start of the auto show season.

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“We are honored to accept this Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award for the 2017 Genesis G90, as we recognize Latino car buyers’ influence in the marketplace and how the U.S. Hispanic market is fundamental to our ongoing success,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “We will continuously strive to deliver the highest levels of refinement in all Genesis vehicles with a dedicated focus on performance, satisfaction and service as we welcome owners into the Genesis family.”

The annual Ruedas ESPN Awards are judged by a panel of automotive experts that form the editorial team of the national radio show. Vehicles are nominated in ten categories each year. A selection of the factors that weigh heavily in winning the highly coveted award include: Vehicles must be available in the marketplace or by the end of the current year, must meet high quality standards, generate popular interest among Hispanic automotive consumers, and offer a strong value for the money.

“The 2017 Genesis G90 is a true game changer in the automotive luxury market, the brand’s flagship sedan has redefined modern luxury with unparalleled consumer-centric programs with time savings conveniences,” said Jaime Florez, founder and host of Ruedas ESPN on ESPN Deportes Radio Network. “The 2017 G90 wins the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award because it delivers on refinement, convenience and dynamic performance, combined with a strong value factor that resounded unanimously among the panel of jurors.” Mr. Florez continues, “the Genesis G90 provides segment-leading standardized safety and a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technologies, important factors for Hispanic car buyers.”

The Genesis G90, along with all Genesis vehicles, launch with exclusive consumer-centric programs to elevate the luxury ownership experience. From valet service appointments scheduled using the Genesis mobile app to complimentary maintenance and Genesis Connected Services, the Genesis Experience is designed to provide time-saving conveniences.

All Genesis vehicles offer Genesis Connected Services to bring seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Genesis Connected Services can be easily accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror and center stack, the web or via an exclusive Genesis owners’ smartphone app.

Ruedas ESPN is a two-hour radio show focused on the auto industry and the world of motorsports, designed to deliver useful and timely information for US Hispanics in an entertaining manner. Broadcast on the ESPN Deportes Radio network of more than 50 AM & FM stations all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and on Channel 157 of both the SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio systems, every Sunday at 11 AM (EST) it brings outstanding content to enrich a compelling listening experience. The sections include recommendations on how to best purchase a vehicle; interviews, reviews about cars; suggestions regarding insurance and financing, and coverage of the most important events in the automobile industry and the world of motorsports.

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2017 Genesis G90 Named Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan

September 16, 2016

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MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2017 Genesis G90 flagship sedan was honored with the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award at the 2016 Miami International Auto Show. For almost a decade, Ruedas ESPN has established solid credibility among Hispanic consumers based on market-focused criteria for their annual vehicle nominations and is one of the most prestigious and highly anticipated awards during the official start of the auto show season.

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“We are honored to accept this Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award for the 2017 Genesis G90, as we recognize Latino car buyers’ influence in the marketplace and how the U.S. Hispanic market is fundamental to our ongoing success,” said Erwin Raphael, general manager of Genesis in the U.S. “We will continuously strive to deliver the highest levels of refinement in all Genesis vehicles with a dedicated focus on performance, satisfaction and service as we welcome owners into the Genesis family.”

The annual Ruedas ESPN Awards are judged by a panel of automotive experts that form the editorial team of the national radio show. Vehicles are nominated in ten categories each year. A selection of the factors that weigh heavily in winning the highly coveted award include: Vehicles must be available in the marketplace or by the end of the current year, must meet high quality standards, generate popular interest among Hispanic automotive consumers, and offer a strong value for the money.

“The 2017 Genesis G90 is a true game changer in the automotive luxury market, the brand’s flagship sedan has redefined modern luxury with unparalleled consumer-centric programs with time savings conveniences,” said Jaime Florez, founder and host of Ruedas ESPN on ESPN Deportes Radio Network. “The 2017 G90 wins the Ruedas ESPN Best Luxury Sedan Award because it delivers on refinement, convenience and dynamic performance, combined with a strong value factor that resounded unanimously among the panel of jurors.” Mr. Florez continues, “the Genesis G90 provides segment-leading standardized safety and a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge technologies, important factors for Hispanic car buyers.”

The Genesis G90, along with all Genesis vehicles, launch with exclusive consumer-centric programs to elevate the luxury ownership experience. From valet service appointments scheduled using the Genesis mobile app to complimentary maintenance and Genesis Connected Services, the Genesis Experience is designed to provide time-saving conveniences.

All Genesis vehicles offer Genesis Connected Services to bring seamless connectivity directly into the car with technology like Remote Start with Climate Control, Destination Search powered by Google®, Remote Door Lock/Unlock, Car Finder, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery. Genesis Connected Services can be easily accessed from the buttons on the rearview mirror and center stack, the web or via an exclusive Genesis owners’ smartphone app.

Ruedas ESPN is a two-hour radio show focused on the auto industry and the world of motorsports, designed to deliver useful and timely information for US Hispanics in an entertaining manner. Broadcast on the ESPN Deportes Radio network of more than 50 AM & FM stations all over the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and on Channel 157 of both the SIRIUS and XM Satellite Radio systems, every Sunday at 11 AM (EST) it brings outstanding content to enrich a compelling listening experience. The sections include recommendations on how to best purchase a vehicle; interviews, reviews about cars; suggestions regarding insurance and financing, and coverage of the most important events in the automobile industry and the world of motorsports.

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