Arizona Tribal Gaming Tops $1 Billion in Shared Revenues with All Arizonans through the Arizona Benefits Fund

August 8, 2014

Arizona Tribal Gaming Tops $1 Billion in Shared Revenues with All Arizonans through the Arizona Benefits Fund

TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Valerie Spicer, Executive Director of the Arizona Indian Gaming Association (AIGA), announced today that Tribal Gaming has contributed more than $1 billion in shared Tribal gaming revenues to Arizona over the past 11 years. The historic achievement was recorded in the first quarter of FY 2015, according to the Arizona Department of Gaming. Tribal gaming revenue directly supports Arizona public and charter schools, trauma and emergency services, economic development through tourism, wildlife conservation, and cities and towns throughout the state.

“In 2002, when the Tribal leaders envisioned how to share gaming revenues, they wanted to provide not only for their own people, but for everyone who calls our state home,” said Spicer. “Our culture teaches us to give back and help others. Through their wisdom the Leadership developed the Arizona Benefits Fund.”

Records published by the Arizona Department of Gaming show that Tribal contributions have continued, uninterrupted, even during the worst of the Great Recession. The first recorded year of funding is FY 2004. Since that year, Tribal gaming has contributed nearly $430 million directly to Arizona’s school districts to support students and teachers, and approximately $215 million to more than 64 hospitals in Arizona to provide emergency and trauma services. Tourism and wildlife conservation have each received about $61.5 million, and cities and towns have received nearly $105 million. According to Peter Rhee, M.D., Chief, Division of Trauma, Critical Care, Burn and Emergency Services, UA Department of Surgery, the trauma center in Tucson would not be where it is today without the money made available by Tribal Gaming dollars for trauma and ER services.

“Shared gaming funds have provided a consistent and much needed source of revenue for Arizona,” said Sherry Cordova, Chairwoman of the Cocopah Tribe, who was a member of the Prop 202 AIGA Leadership. “It is remarkable to realize that Tribes have been able to give back more than $1 billion to our state. The Arizona Benefits Fund and Tribal Gaming have been more impactful than any of us could have imagined.”

In addition to its impact through sharing revenues, Tribal gaming is a proven economic engine for the State. A statewide economic impact study of Indian gaming, commissioned by AIGA in 2012, verified that more than 15,000 people were directly employed in Indian gaming in Arizona and, when indirect jobs were added, that number exceeded 22,000. Jonathan B. Taylor, author of the study, concluded that if tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tribal gaming in Arizona would rank above Mining and Logging, making it the third largest industry sector in the State.

Tribal gaming is working for Tribes by creating positive and lasting impacts that benefit current members and future generations. Gaming is a major source of employment for non-Tribal and Tribal people alike, especially in rural areas of the state where economic opportunities are limited. Because of gaming dollars, Tribal governments are addressing chronic reservation deficits in education, health, housing, public safety and infrastructure. Tribal gaming also benefits Tribes who don’t engage in gaming through the negotiation of transfer agreements which provide much-needed revenue to fund those governments.

“While the purpose of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act is to promote economic development and opportunities to increase self-sufficiency for the Tribes, the State also benefits from Tribal contributions that fund important programs,” said Dan Bergin, director of the Arizona Department of Gaming. “Passing the $1 billion threshold in contributions to Arizona is quite an achievement, and we congratulate the Tribes on reaching this milestone.”

Concluded Spicer, “Reaching the $1 billion mark is clearly significant; sharing revenues sets our industry apart. Arizonans who need trauma care or have children in school, own businesses that rely on tourism, or revel in the natural beauty of our state, all benefit directly from Tribal gaming. It’s why we say, ‘It’s the Tribal in Tribal Gaming that makes the difference.'”

The Arizona Indian Gaming Association has a membership of 18 tribes representing more than 90% of the Indian people living on reservations in Arizona. Current membership includes: Ak-Chin Indian Community, Cocopah Indian Tribe, Colorado River Indian Tribes, Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, Fort Mojave Tribe, Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, Gila River Indian Community, Havasupai Tribe, Hualapai Tribe, Kaibab-Paiute Tribe, Navajo Nation, Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O’odham Nation, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation and Pueblo of Zuni.

Contact: Valerie Spicer, 480-284-4034, [email protected]

KWHY TV Canal 22 MundoFOX Los Angeles Delivers Compelling First-Ever Local Town-Hall Debate on US-Mexico Children Immigration Crisis

August 8, 2014

KWHY TV Canal 22 MundoFOX Los Angeles Delivers Compelling First-Ever Local Town-Hall Debate on US-Mexico Children Immigration Crisis

Canal 22 Los Angeles breaks away from “safe to report” journalism to deliver an emotional and controversial citizen discussion on current US-Mexico border conflict.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In an effort to voice, inform, and educate Angelenos on the ever-growing issue of immigration, Noticias 22 MundoFOX, la voz de tu ciudad, the Los Angeles flagship affiliate of MundoFOX, successfully premiered “Fronteras Encontradas” (Crossed Borders), a special town hall news debate and discussion featuring local political figures, activists and artists. The August 4 premiere featured a two-part series of the debate covering the controversy behind immigration in a time where thousands of children are fleeing their countries in the hopes to escape violence, poverty and despair for refuge.

The average audience for the special was 187% greater than the station’s time period average in the July 2014 sweeps rating period. (Source: Nielsen NSI, Average Audience, Persons 2+).

The “Fronteras Encontradas” town hall was the only primetime program to present both sides of the immigration debate from all sectors and perspectives in the City of Angels. A partial list of guest panelists from business, political and entertainment communities included:

Moctesuma Esparza, Producer and community activist
Angelica Salas, Director, CHIRLA
Councilman Jose Huizar, District 14
Enrique Arevalo, Immigration Lawyer
Herbert Baker, Concerned Citizens of L.A.
Luis Alvarado, Republican National Hispanic Assembly
Maria Luisa Arredondo, Huffington Post Columnist
Nestor Valencia, Honorable Mayor, City of Bell
Nina Jersey Vargas, Immigration Reform Activist

“While there are divergent opinions on the immigration issue, we brought the community together for a compelling and honest discussion that informs and educates them on issues and topics of interest that impact all of us,” said Otto Padron, COO & President Meruelo Media.

About Meruelo Media

Meruelo Media, the media division of Meruelo Group, currently operates Los Angeles radio station KDAY, 93.5 FM and three television stations in Los Angeles, Houston and Santa Barbara; as well as a superstation on its digital KWHY-TV 22.2 stream with carriage on Time Warner Cable. KWHY-Channel 22 Los Angeles is the flagship and local affiliate station of the MundoFOX television network. Meruelo Group is a privately-held management company serving a diversified portfolio of affiliated entities with interests in banking and financial services, food services (manufacturing, distribution, and restaurant operations), construction and engineering, hospitality and gaming, real estate management and development, media (television and radio), and public and private equity investing.

Media Contact:
Rebekah Salgado
[email protected]
562.228.8191

(Español) Univision Communications Inc. anuncia nombramientos ejecutivos clave

August 7, 2014

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NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® And Mexican Chef Pati Jinich Join Forces To Inspire Latina Moms To Create Recipes For Everyday Happiness

August 7, 2014

NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® And Mexican Chef Pati Jinich Join Forces To Inspire Latina Moms To Create Recipes For Everyday Happiness

Monthly Series of Original Recipes Made with Love and Good Intentions Launch in August 2014

GLENDALE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk and lauded Chef Pati Jinich, host of the PBS show Pati’s Mexican Table and author of the cookbook by the same name, announced a partnership to inspire bicultural Latina moms to provide new and traditional experiences to their families through snacks, desserts, breakfasts and treats made with love and good intentions.

NESTLE LA LECHERA(R) AND MEXICAN CHEF PATI JINICH JOIN FORCES TO INSPIRE LATINA MOMS TO CREATE RECIPES FOR EVERYDAY HAPPINESS

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“My childhood in Mexico was marked with sweet memories, many of which involved La Lechera. Today, I love making treats for my family with sweetened condensed milk, and they always taste better when I prepare them with a specific intention in mind. Whether it’s to teach my boys that compromise is sweet with a Marbled Tres Leches Cake or to help them wake up with Dulce de Leche Pancakes, La Lechera is part of our daily lives,” said Pati Jinich. “I’m very excited to share my appreciation for La Lechera with Latinas across the U.S. who also want to create recipes that bring everyday happiness to their loved ones.”

Every month between August 2014 and July 2015, the brand will share an exclusive two-minute video of Jinich presenting a new recipe and what her personal inspiration was for developing it for her family. The first clip features the Over-the-Top Choco Flan, Pati’s take on the Mexican staple Flan Imposible with bonus chocolate chunks, which she created to celebrate the extra effort her son put on a school project. This and the remaining clips and recipes will be shared and promoted across La Lechera’s digital assets (LaLechera.com, Facebook, Twitter and soon-to-launch YouTube), and Jinich’s online platforms (including her blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest).

Pati Jinich is a DC-based Mexican chef best known for her culinary show on PBS Pati’s Mexican Table, in which she combines personal stories from her life with the nuts-and-bolts of Mexican cuisine. In each episode, she invites viewers to travel with her to Mexico to visit with family and friends in the culinary world and then takes them back to her DC kitchen to teach them how easy and fun it is to make home-style Mexican food. As part of her partnership with La Lechera, Jinich will also make a series of online and offline appearances and incorporate La Lechera as a sponsor of the third season of Pati’s Mexican Table.

“We’re delighted to collaborate with Pati Jinich who not only brings incredible recipes to the table, but is able to personally connect with our consumers, most of whom, like her, are bicultural Latinas living in the U.S. Pati embodies our existing campaign which is anchored on the insight that Latina moms in the U.S. take cues from their Hispanic heritage and American lifestyles in order to create new traditions and experiences that will ensure a happy childhood for their children. We are fortunate that La Lechera is part of these sweet memories,” said Priscila Stanton, Marketing Manager for La Lechera at Nestlé USA.

The program, which is part of La Lechera’s larger “Recipes for Happiness” campaign that has been running since June 2012, will also be supported by digital and social media. Consumers and media are encouraged to follow along online via #LaLechera.

About Pati Jinich
Pati Jinich is host of the hit Public Television series Pati’s Mexican Table, which is aired nationwide, and is now on its third season. It was nominated for a 2014 “Best Informational Program” Imagen Award and a 2014 IACP “Best Series” Award.

Pati is a cookbook author, cooking teacher and chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, DC. Pati was born and raised in Mexico City and comes from a family of accomplished cooks. She has resided in the Washington, DC area for the past 14 years, where she and her husband are raising their three boys. To learn more, visit www.patismexicantable.com.

About NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA®
NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® is the #1 Sweetened Condensed Milk brand in the world and has been a key ingredient for delicious desserts since 1921. In the U.S.A., NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® offers a wide portfolio of products, including NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk can and squeeze bottle, NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Dulce de Leche can and squeeze bottle, NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA Fat Free can, NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Baking Kits and other better for you products. NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® is the key ingredient and topping for a wide range of dessert favorites such as Flan, Cheesecake, and Fruit Parfait. By adding the creamy sweetness of NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® to your favorite desserts and drinks, you will bring sweet smiles to your family. For product information and news, visit LaLechera.com or Facebook.com/LaLechera.

About Nestlé USA
Named one of “The World’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine for seventeen consecutive years, Nestlé provides quality brands that bring flavor to life every day. From nutritious meals with LEAN CUISINE^® to baking traditions with NESTLÉ^® TOLL HOUSE^®, Nestlé USA makes delicious, convenient, and nutritious food and beverages that make good living possible. That’s what “Nestlé. Good Food, Good Life” is all about. Nestlé USA, with 2013 sales of $10 billion, is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland — the world’s largest food company with a commitment to Nutrition, Health & Wellness — with 2013 sales of $99 billion. For product news and information, visit Nestleusa.com or Facebook.com/NestleUSA.

Former Clients of International Immigrants Foundation and International Professional Association May Be Eligible for Restitution

August 7, 2014

Former Clients of International Immigrants Foundation and International Professional Association May Be Eligible for Restitution

NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A $2.2 million Immigrant Restitution Fund has been created to provide restitution to former clients of the International Immigrants Foundation (IIF) and International Professional Association (IPA), two non-profit organizations operating in New York City that allegedly defrauded immigrants and engaged in the unauthorized practice of law.

To be considered for restitution, former clients who paid for or received legal services from IIF and/or IPA must submit a claim form by October 23, 2014. The New York Legal Assistance Group will administer the Immigrant Restitution Fund and evaluate claims and forward payments to former IIF Members and/or IPA clients who paid for or received legal services. For more information call the Fund Hotline at 212-514-4265 or go to: www.nylag.org/IPA.

In 2010 the New York State Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the International Immigrants Foundation and International Professional Association alleging that IIF and IPA misrepresented their ability and qualifications to provide immigration-related legal services, defrauded immigrants with false promises of citizenship and residency, engaged in the unauthorized practice of law, illegally charged excessive fees for services, and violated laws governing not-for-profit corporations.

The New York State Office of the Attorney General alleged that IIF lured immigrants to purchase “memberships” with the organization by promising members they would receive special privileges such as free or low cost legal fees. Once members requested legal representation, however, they were directed to IPA, where they were generally required to pay additional fees to have immigration papers prepared and filed—often by non-attorneys who were unqualified to do such work.

On May 29, 2013, the Court approved a Settlement Agreement between the Office of the Attorney General, Defendant Edward Juarez, and Defendants IIF and IPA. As a result of the settlement IIF and IPA were closed, and Defendant Juarez agreed that he would no longer provide immigration legal services or hold any position with financial responsibility for any non-profit in the State of New York.

Each year, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) provides free civil legal services to over 75,000 New Yorkers who cannot afford private attorneys. Founded in 1990, NYLAG operates on the premise that low-income individuals can improve their lives significantly if given access to the justice system. NYLAG’s Immigrant Protection Unit, one of the largest immigrant services providers in New York State, provides low-income immigrant communities with comprehensive legal services, and educates immigrant communities about the dangers of fraudulent immigration law practitioners and other barriers to attaining lawful residence. For more information, visit: www.nylag.org.

(Español) La Campaña Hispana Más Grande de Este Año de Oscar Mayer Regresa El Personaje “Totalmente Transparente” de Lola

August 7, 2014

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Gift of Hope Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Week With “Faces of Hope” Awards

August 6, 2014

Gift of Hope Celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Week With “Faces of Hope” Awards

Awards Ceremony To Celebrate High Donor Authorization Rate Among Latinos and Recognize Key Contributors

CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network kicked off National Minority Donor Awareness week, (August 1-7), with the inaugural “Faces of Hope” Awards ceremony on July 31^st. The “Faces of Hope” distinction was awarded to Chicago city officials and professionals who through their work have delivered long-term benefits to Hispanics and to the area of organ donation and transplantation. During this week, Gift of Hope will also honor the generosity of multicultural donors and their families. As part of the event, Fernando Martinez’ poignant testimony about how his wife and Heroine saved his life, underscored the critical need for Latinos to register their decision to save lives through organ and tissue donation.

“Now more than ever, Hispanics are demonstrating a greater understanding about the facts and benefits surrounding organ donation. The donor authorization rate among Latinos in Illinois is a remarkable 80% making it one of the highest in the country.” Raiza Mendoza, Manager of Hispanic Affairs for Gift of Hope. “This is due in part to Gift of Hope’s continuous efforts to provide information through testimonials, educational initiatives, programs and community events,” concluded Mendoza.

Additionally, recent historic legislative and medical milestones like SB0741 – TVDL y SB0957 – Medicare & Medicaid alignment, provide greater opportunities for Latinos to register their decisions to be organ donors and gain access to organ transplantation. This is why Gift of Hope is honoring the contributions and achievements of State Senator, 20^th District, Iris Y. Martinez, State Representative, 24^th District, Elizabeth “Lisa” Hernandez, State Representative, 4^th District, Cynthia Soto, State Representative, 2^nd District, Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, State Representative, 39^th District, Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios, Dr. David Ansell, Senior Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Rush University Medical Center, Dr. Jose Oberholzer MD, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, Andrés Jaramillo Ph.D., Director of the Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics Laboratory at Gift of Hope, Jose R. Sanchez, President & CEO, Norwegian American Hospital, Juan Zavala, President of Latinos for Health, and Vicente Serrano, Producer and Journalist, “Sin Censura” Radio and TV.

“The noteworthy work and accomplishments of these extraordinary individuals has impacted thousands of Latinos and has left a positive and lasting imprint on the landscape of organ and tissue donation in Chicago for years to come, making them truly ‘Faces of Hope’,” said Kevin Cmunt, Gift of Hope’s President/CEO. “We look forward to continue our work together to enrich the lives of the people in our communities,” concluded Cmunt.

Gift of Hope’s efforts in the Latino community have been increasingly fruitful, however the shortage of Hispanic organ donors remains critical and as the community continues to grow, so will the need for donors. The average number of people who die each year before they can receive a lifesaving organ transplant is nearly 11,000 – or 30 people every day. Dr. Christopher Barry, a transplant surgeon and researcher says, “This is the equivalent of 22 jumbo jets crashing every year with no survivors.” Sadly, the solution to this alarming number of deaths lies in the willingness of every person to become an organ donor.

Organ and tissue donation represents the opportunity to walk away from indifference and brings us closer to ease the suffering of those that are most vulnerable, giving them the gift of hope and life. For more information about organ donation visit: www.giftofhope.org/espanol.

Contacts:

Janet Domínguez
Hispanic Media Relations

P: 312.281.2044

C: 630.779.3800

[email protected]

Sonia Sotello
Hispanic Media Relations
P: 312.281.2164
C: 312.909-7259
[email protected]

About Gift of Hope

Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network is a nonprofit organization that coordinates donation of organs and tissues with 180 hospitals in Illinois and northeast Indiana. Since its inception in 1986, Gift of Hope has coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 20,000 organ transplant beneficiaries, and bettering the lives of hundreds of thousands of recipients of tissue transplants. For more information: www.giftofhope.org/espanol or call: 877-577-3747.

Montejo Brings Its Authentic Mexican Flavor To The United States

August 6, 2014

Montejo Brings Its Authentic Mexican Flavor To The United States

Anheuser-Busch to Import Mexican Lager to Southwest Markets Beginning Sept. 1

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Beer drinkers in the southwestern United States can quench their thirst for a unique, refreshing and authentic Mexican lager when Montejo arrives at bars, restaurants and at grocery and convenience stores in September. Anheuser-Busch will import Montejo – a golden lager beer with more than 100 years of Mexican brewing tradition. The launch of Montejo marks the first import from Mexico to the United States by Anheuser-Busch.

With origins in Mexicos’s Merida, Yucatan, Montejo is brewed at Cerveceria Modelo S. de R.L. de C.V. in Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico. Perfect for parties and outdoor refreshment, Montejo is best enjoyed in a wide-mouthed glass and pairs well with Mexican cuisine. “Our brewmasters have perfected the Montejo recipe using time-honored Mexican brewing traditions. The result is a bright, smooth and full-flavored lager with a crisp finish,” said Cesar Enrique Lopez Pineda, Montejo head brewmaster. “It’s an honor to make this regional favorite available to beer drinkers outside of Mexico for the first time.”

According to Ryan Garcia, Anheuser-Busch vice president of regional marketing, “Mexican beers account for nearly 60 percent of imports, and we are responding to consumer demand for an authentic and distinctly Mexican lager. “Anheuser-Busch will put muscle behind Montejo’s launch in California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas with an integrated advertising and marketing campaign that includes Hispanic targeted radio, digital, print, experiential and outdoor advertising. Los Angeles, Houston and San Antonio residents will also catch a glimpse of one of Mexico City’s most iconic images – classic VW Beetle “vocho” taxicabs – delivering Montejo samples to legal-age adults during various local events and festivals.

Montejo local market launch activities will pay homage to the brand’s deep heritage and personality. In Los Angeles, Montejo will sponsor the GRAMMY® award-winning Los Tigres del Norte – a norteno-style ensemble band based in California. The band will be honored Aug. 21 with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and a VIP after-party where guests will enjoy Montejo as the exclusive beer sponsor.

Montejo contains 4.5 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) and will initially be available in packs of 12 12-ounce cans and six 12-ounce bottles.

For more information on Montejo, visit www.CervezaMontejo.com.

About Anheuser-Busch
Based in St. Louis, Anheuser-Busch is the leading American brewer, holding a 47.6 percent share of U.S. beer sales to retailers. The company brews Budweiser and Bud Light, two of the world’s largest-selling beers. Anheuser-Busch is a major manufacturer of aluminum cans and has been a leading aluminum recycler for more than 30 years. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev, the leading global brewer, and continues to operate under the Anheuser-Busch name and logo. For more information, visit www.anheuser-busch.com.

For more information, contact:
Nick Kelly, Anheuser-Busch
[email protected]
757-573-8146

Michael Delgado
[email protected]
661-505-5545

Toyota Drives Towards Its New Home As Its Supplier Diversity Teams Deliver Founding Principles Of ‘Building A Better Society’

August 6, 2014

Toyota Drives Towards Its New Home As Its Supplier Diversity Teams Deliver Founding Principles Of ‘Building A Better Society’

ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On behalf of the world’s top automaker, Diversity in Promotions, (DIP), one of Toyota’s longtime diversity suppliers, and the Dallas – Ft. Worth Minority Supplier Diversity Council (DFW MSDC), are pleased to announce Toyota’s Supplier Diversity Exchange Event. Scheduled for August 13, 2014, this event is designed to help Toyota identify certified minority- or women-owned suppliers for various construction phases of its new corporate campus in Plano, Texas that will house Toyota’s North American headquarters. Suppliers wishing to participate must meet the prequalification criteria per trade category, some of which have general contractor implications. More specific information can be obtained by contacting DIP, DFW MSDC or accessing the link below.

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“Since announcing the move to Plano, all of our teams have worked cohesively and cross functionally to insure inclusion among the certifying regional councils, government entities, our suppliers and throughout the business community in general,” said Monetta Stephens, Toyota Supplier Diversity.

“In fact, based on prior success, we are partnering with DFW MSDC and DIP to insure that this build-out engages the most innovative designs and processes, based on Toyota’s pillars of respect for people and continuous improvement,” adds Bonnie Clinton, who leads Indirect Procurement at the Torrance location.

This exchange event is designed to promote total inclusiveness by engaging potential participants in the Dallas Metroplex. DIP and DFW MSDC are partnering to insure that the most pivotal suppliers are reached by conducting outreach not only within the regional councils of nationally recognized certifying agencies, but also across key Metropolitan areas, in faith-based institutions, civic groups and on social media.

Qualified suppliers will need to submit their business profile in order to receive an invitation to the event. Suppliers receiving an invitation will be treated to networking opportunities with key decision makers, construction timeline and project management information and business growth opportunities. During the event, Toyota’s Construction Developer and Project Management Teams will engage potential suppliers in a match-making session to gauge capabilities and align Toyota business needs. For more information and to obtain prequalification criteria, certified MBE/WBEs are asked to contact DIP and/or DFW MSDC using the contact information below.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 25 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 40,000 people (more than 32,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.5 million cars and trucks (more than 2.2 million in the U.S.) in 2013 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

About Diversity in Promotions, Inc. (DIP)
Diversity in Promotions, Inc. (DIP) is a B2B resource that builds business development gateways to grow and strengthen minority businesses and multicultural communities. DIP engages to customize solutions so that small, minority or women owned businesses exceed expectations as corporate partners achieve their business goals. Visit www.diversityinpromotions.com

About Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Diversity Council (DFW MSDC)
The D/FW MSDC is a privately funded, nonprofit, business organization, formed in 1973 by major corporations committed to fostering a business environment which promotes access and opportunity for minority-owned businesses Visit www.dfwmsdc.com

EVENT INFORMATION
Date:	August 13, 2014
Where:	Plano, Texas
Who:	Certified MBE/WBE Suppliers
NAICS Codes:	236220, 541310, 423210, 561730, 561710, 561621
	(All Sub-Codes are included)

To Pre-Qualify: http://bit.ly/1tOAbU7

For more information, please contact:

Diversity in Promotions, Inc.	DFW MSDC
Tracey Bell, President	Andrew Nash, Director of Operations
Tel: +1-469-718-5589	Tel: +1-214-630-0747

Morgan & Morgan and The Doss Firm, LLC Announce Investor Alert: Commissioner’s Report on UBS Puerto Rican Bond Funds Anticipated

August 6, 2014

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Rafael Blanco Latorre, Commissioner of the Puerto Rico Office of the Financial Institutions, recently told Reuters that his office is winding up an investigation into whether Puerto Rican bond funds were unsuitable for the UBS clients who bought them, and that the results of that investigation would soon be released. This report will likely impact the claims of potentially thousands of Puerto Rican investors, including clients of UBS and other brokerage houses, who lost much of their life savings by investing in closed-end Puerto Rican bond funds.

These bond funds held Puerto Rican
government bonds that were underwritten by UBS and sold by UBS and other brokerage firms and investment companies, such as Merrill Lynch, Oppenheimer Funds, and Wells Fargo. The bond funds plunged in value at the end of the summer of 2013 as concerns grew about Puerto Rico's weak economy and ability to repay government debt. The net asset value of these funds fell nearly 40% in 2013, according to a report by the Office of the Financial Institutions Commissioner, and have reportedly fallen even more in 2014. In February 2014, UBS issued a report stating that Puerto Rico's debt would be downgraded to "junk" status by one or more of the Big 3 credit rating agencies (Moody's, S&P and Fitch).

Puerto Rican bond funds were reportedly sold to investors as safe and secure investments that were suitable for conservative investors and retirees. In fact, however,
that was not the case.

All brokers, financial advisers and brokerage firms owe certain enforceable legal duties to their investor clients. Among them is the duty to understand and disclose, prior to the investment, all material facts and risks of a proposed investment, and to refrain from recommending or purchasing investments that are unsuitable for the investor in light of that investor's age, investment time horizon, risk tolerance, and other factors.

We believe that investors who purchased these bond funds may have compelling claims to recover their losses. So far, approximately 200 people on the island have filed Puerto Rico bond fund cases with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) against UBS and other brokers, according to FINRA records and Reuters.

The law firms of Morgan & Morgan and The Doss Firm are working together to try to recover
investor losses.

To learn about your rights, contact Peter Safirstein or Sheila Feerick of Morgan & Morgan at (800) 732-5200 or email them at [email protected]. You may also contact Jason Doss or Sam Brannan at The Doss Firm, LLC (www.dossfirm.com) or call them at (855) 4DOSSLAW. We will review and analyze statements and other documents, and recommend a course of action at no charge.

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Contact:

Morgan & Morgan

Peter Safirstein, Esq.

28 West 44th Street

Suite 2001

New York, NY 10036

1-800-732-5200

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