Mes: diciembre 2020

Global Citizen Announces ‘STAND UP: A Global Citizen Prize Project’ Album Out Now Ahead of Global Citizen Prize Award Ceremony

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International advocacy organization Global Citizen announced their partnership with Parlophone Records/Atlantic Records and Grammy-winning recording artist Raphael Saadiq to release <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — International advocacy organization Global Citizen announced their partnership with Parlophone Records/Atlantic Records and Grammy-winning recording artist Raphael Saadiq to release STAND UP, an eight-song collection that aims to restore hope, and inspire and celebrate the heroism of leaders and activists around the world. STAND UP is now available on iHeartRadio, TIDAL, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube, and Deezer ahead of the Global Citizen Prize award special airing tomorrow, Saturday, December 19, 2020 on NBC.

Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen said, «We are so incredibly grateful to Raphael Saadiq and the incredible artists who worked with us on this special album. Music has always been at the heart of the Global Citizen movement, and we hope this album will inspire and celebrate people across the world who are working to make a difference.»

Executive produced by Raphael Saadiq, the album features iconic songs re-imagined by some of today’s most beloved artists, including Tori Kelly + JoJo, PJ Morton + Yola, Andra Day + Chelsea Collins, Ari Lennox + GoldLink, Jordin Sparks + MILCK, Bonfyre + Masego and Lucky Daye + BJRNCK + Big Freedia. 

«It was an honor to work on STAND UP with Global Citizen and such incredible artists, who all came together for this passion project in a year that has been so difficult for so many,» said Raphael Saadiq, Artist and Executive Producer of STAND UP. «During this time, music has played a key role in keeping us all connected and my hope for those who listen is to feel empowered to create change.»

STAND UP is released ahead of the Global Citizen Prize award special, a broadcast event hosted by John Legend that honors those making extraordinary efforts to lift up the world’s most vulnerable, while making the world a better place. In advance of the album release, TIDAL and Raphael Saadiq hosted an exclusive listening session, joined by multi-platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks and singer, songwriter, and social activist MILCK. TIDAL members can re-watch the album listening session on tidal.com/standup and non-members can sign up for a free limited time membership to access the session and other TIDAL content, no payment required. Spotify also worked in collaboration with the STAND UP album experience to create exclusive video interstitials of behind the scenes making of the album. Exclusive interviews with artists, including Raphael Saadiq, will be featured on Spotify’s The Get Up podcast and integrated marketing activations from iHeartRadio will also help promote the album.

Global Citizen Prize will premiere on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 8:00 P.M. ET on NBC in the United States and CTV in Canada. The Global Citizen Prize will also air on MSNBC on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 10:00 P.M. ET, with a second airing on New Year’s Eve at midnight. Albavision in Central and Latin America, Digicel in The Caribbean, South Pacific and Central America, Insight TV in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Mediacorp in Singapore, SABC in South Africa, SKY Media in the United Kingdom, TIDAL in the United States, TRACE Anglophone West Africa in Nigeria, Ghana and East Africa, MTV International on select channels in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, Multimedios Televisión in México, and Vodafone in Europe, Africa, Oceania and Asia will also air the awards. The Global Citizen Prize show will also be available digitally on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Global Citizen Prize will also feature a performance of STAND UP track, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman covered by Tori Kelly and JoJo. Visit globalcitizen.org/prize for a full listing of global broadcast times. 

The Countdown to the Prize digital pre-show, hosted by Access Hollywood’s Scott Evans, will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with John Legend, Common, Alessia Cara, Tori Kelly, JoJo and Raphael Saadiq, special packages on the Prize winners, and a virtual red carpet, streaming at 7:30 P.M. ET on Facebook and Twitter. See here for digital pre-show air times around the world. 

Full Tracklisting:

  1. Come Together (The Beatles) – Jordin Sparks x MILCK
  2. Give The People What They Want (The O’Jays) – PJ Morton x Yola 
  3. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin) – Tori Kelly x JoJo
  4. Higher Ground (Stevie Wonder) – Andra Day x Chelsea Collins
  5. Mercy Mercy Me (Marvin Gaye) –  Bonfyre x Masego
  6. Be Thankful for What You’ve Got (William DeVaughn) – Lucky Daye x BJRNCK x Big Freedia
  7. Sorrow Tears and Blood (Fela) – Ari Lennox x GoldLink
  8. Humxn Race (written by Raphael Saadiq & Taura Stinson; featuring various artists on the album)

This year’s Global Citizen Prize will be recognized across six categories, including Global Citizen of the Year, Global Citizen Prize for World Leader, Global Citizen Prize for Business Leader, Global Citizen Artist of the Year, Cisco Youth Leadership Award and the Global Citizen Country Hero Award, and the broadcast and digitally streamed special will also feature inspirational stories and unforgettable performances from artists including Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend and JoJo and Tori Kelly, who will perform their collaboration of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.

For more information about how to join the movement or tune into the Global Citizen Prize award ceremony, please visit www.globalcitizen.org and follow @GlblCtzn Twitter, Facebook and Instagram using #GlobalCitizen.

ABOUT GLOBAL CITIZEN: 
Global Citizen is the world’s largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty by 2030. With over 10 million monthly advocates, our voices have the power to drive lasting change around sustainability, equality, and humanity. We post, tweet, message, vote, sign, and call to inspire those who can make things happen to act — government leaders, businesses, philanthropists, artists, and citizens — together improving lives. By downloading our app, Global Citizens learn about the systemic causes of extreme poverty, take action on those issues, and earn rewards with tickets to concerts, events, and experiences all over the world. To date, the actions of our community, along with high-level advocacy efforts and work with partners, has resulted in commitments and policy announcements from leaders valued at over $48 billion, affecting the lives of more than 880 million people. For more information, visit globalcitizen.org.

ABOUT PARLOPHONE RECORDS:
With more than a century of experience in discovering and nurturing iconic recording artists, Parlophone is among the best known and most loved record labels in the world. Parlophone’s broad roster of popular and influential artists include Coldplay, Gorillaz, Blur, Lily Allen, David Guetta, Kano, Paul Weller and Tinie Tempah. Parlophone’s legendary catalogue artists include Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Cliff Richard, Tina Turner, Duran Duran and Radiohead. Parlophone is part of Warner Music Group.

CONTACT:
Global Citizen, Charmion Kinder,  media@globalcitizen.org
Sunshine Sachs on behalf of Global Citizen, GC@sunshinesachs.com

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GoSun Earns 2021 CES Innovation Award Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy for GoSun FLOW Portable solar water purification system debuts at CES

CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GoSun, a pioneer in the fuel-free industry, has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), for the company’s GoSun Flow water purifier in the category Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy. The GoSun Flow uses solar energy to filter 99.99% of pathogens from water, and can function as a portable handwashing station, hot shower, and a source of clean drinking water, to name just a few of the…

CINCINNATI, Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — GoSun, a pioneer in the fuel-free industry, has been named a CES 2021 Innovation Awards Honoree by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), for the company’s GoSun Flow water purifier in the category Sustainability, Eco-Design & Smart Energy. The GoSun Flow uses solar energy to filter 99.99% of pathogens from water, and can function as a portable handwashing station, hot shower, and a source of clean drinking water, to name just a few of the options.

«We are ecstatic to be honored by CTA for our innovative Flow, a solar-powered clean water and sanitation system that underscores GoSun’s goal of creating products that allow us to always be prepared while not having to rely on fuel,» said inventor and entrepreneur Patrick Sherwin, GoSun’s CEO. «GoSun is committed to making the highest quality and most accessible solar-powered products that can be relied on, day in and day out, and the Flow is a seriously great innovation that we will introduce at CES 2021. Particularly in these uncertain times, being able to pump, purify and deliver large amounts of clean water is essential. The flow also allows you an easy way to wash your hands any time, anywhere.»

What sets the GoSun FLOW apart? It provides filtered water at the flip of a switch, recharges with the sun and provides more ways to hydrate. It does not require pumping, sucking, straining or waiting. Instead of manual pumping, GoSun FLOW’s USB-powered pump does the work, pumping over 100 gallons of water on a single charge, then is easily recharged or powered with the sun. It is difficult to find uncontaminated water when off-grid, but Flow’s three-stage cartridge filter is long-lasting and effortless. The FLOW includes:

  • Collapsible Sink: The collapsible sink fills up to nine liters, folds down to just two inches and the integrated basket handles make it easy to carry a full load.
  • Filter: The unique three-stage filter removes 99.99% of pathogens, including viruses, thanks to a powerful, electropositive charge generated by nano alumina fibers. It does not require backflushing or rinsing, yet it lasts for up to 1,000 liters.
  • Pump: Drawing only two watts, this diaphragm pump can move about one liter per minute while running on any USB source. No regular maintenance, plus the pump is fully serviceable for years of water delivery.
  • Flex Faucet with Clamp and Switch: A faucet, showerhead, clamp and switch assembly in one, this highly flexible element sets up anywhere in seconds. The clamp can fit up to two inches and the flexible hose can be positioned in any direction.
  • Powerbank: Lithium ion is a game changer. This 18.5wh powerbank can run the Flow for hours, but just in case, you can keep it charged with the integrated solar panel. The powerbank can also charge a phone.

Flow is ideal for camping, boating, off-grid, emergency-preparedness and more, and at just 2.75 pounds travels easily. According to Sherwin, «With today’s amazing technology, why limit your water filter to a single function? Now when you’re traveling, camping or just out and about, you have everything AND the kitchen sink. «

People want to live more independent, healthy and resilient lives. GoSun has developed breakthrough solar technologies that can cook, cool, light, power electronics and now, purify and deliver water. These affordable products are all portable, highly efficient and free of harmful emissions.

The 2021 CES Innovation Award is another feather in the cap for GoSun, previously been honored by CTA with a 2019 Climate Change Innovator Award, and was Chosen as CTA’s 2017 Small Business of the Year.

GoSun CEO Patrick Sherwin, an entrepreneur and inventor, is available for phone and virtual interviews. Patrick has committed his professional life to clean technology, dedicated to finding solutions to create a healthy, resilient future, aided by his deep roots in outdoor adventure. For additional information, please visit http://www.gosun.co. Media material, including high resolution product photos, logos and videos, can be found at https://gosun.co/pages/press.

About GoSun
Founded in 2016, GoSun has become the first consumer solar appliance manufacturer to break into mainstream markets centered around enjoying power, food, and drink while outdoors. GoSun’s breakthrough solar-powered technologies can cook, cool, light, power your electronics and now, purify and deliver water. These affordable products are all portable, more efficient, and free of harmful carbon emissions. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, GoSun has established partnerships with companies and organizations including REI, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, the UN, and various NGOs. Visit http://www.gosun.co for more information.

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gary@gosun.co

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Los conductores salen a la carretera con Lassa Snoways 4, diseño para duras condiciones de invierno

Snoways 4, el neumático de invierno de nueva generación de Lassa, está listo para llegar a las carreteras para un sólido rendimiento y conducción segura sean cual sean las condiciones. Lassa Snoways 4, con éxito demostrado en test desarrollados según los criterios de manejo, frenado y aquaplaning en condiciones de invierno, es también muy apreciado por los conductores por su mayor vida útil.   

ESTAMBUL, 18 de diciembre de 2020  /PRNewswire/ — Bajo su marca Lassa, Brisa presenta su nuevo diseño de patrón Snoways 4 para los…

Snoways 4, el neumático de invierno de nueva generación de Lassa, está listo para llegar a las carreteras para un sólido rendimiento y conducción segura sean cual sean las condiciones. Lassa Snoways 4, con éxito demostrado en test desarrollados según los criterios de manejo, frenado y aquaplaning en condiciones de invierno, es también muy apreciado por los conductores por su mayor vida útil.   

ESTAMBUL, 18 de diciembre de 2020  /PRNewswire/ — Bajo su marca Lassa, Brisa presenta su nuevo diseño de patrón Snoways 4 para los conductores que prefieren viajar sin comprometer la durabilidad, seguridad y alto rendimiento en condiciones de humedad, nieve o en seco.

Drivers Hit the Road with Lassa Snoways 4 in Heavy Winter Conditions

Tras demostrar su éxito en pruebas TUV SUD, Lassa Snoways 4 ofrece un rendimiento superior en comparación con sus competidores en frenado en mojado, aquaplaning y adherencia sobre mojado lateral sin comprometer el rendimiento de conducción en nieve o en seco. Gracias a la nueva estructura de patrón con varias muescas y surcos tridimensionales, ofrece ahora mayor rendimiento en mojado y nieve en comparación con diseños de patrones previos. 

Con su reforzada estructura de hombro, este neumático de nueva generación, que ha mejorado su resistencia frente a cortes y gravilla y mayor vida útil, tiene un patrón modificado de amplias dimensiones para evitar el aquaplaning. Con la adición de 58 tamaños de Snoways 4 de hasta 20 pulgadas, Lassa logra un 93% de cobertura del mercado de los neumáticos de invierno lamellen europeos.

Lassa Snoways 4 pone a prueba el invierno en todo el mundo

Lassa Snoways 4, que es la opción de los conductores que prefieren la seguridad y tranquilidad conduciendo en condiciones de invierno, llega a las carreteras de varios mercados; de Rusia a Ucrania, de Finlandia a Alemania.

Lassa Snoways 4 está desarrollado considerando condiciones de carretera de países objetivo, así como hábitos de conducción de consumo y expectativas del cliente, y sigue disfrutando de éxito sostenible en mercados internacionales.  

Lassa Snoways 4 – Neumático de invierno de próxima generación: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBnitk5Hv20 

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Travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries for which restrictions on non-essential travel should be lifted

Travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries for which restrictions on non-essential travel should be lifted

Travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries for which restrictions on non-essential travel…



Travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries for which restrictions on non-essential travel should be lifted

Travel restrictions: Council reviews the list of third countries for which restrictions on non-essential travel should be lifted

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BRUSSELS, 17 December 2020

BRUSSELS, 17 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. As stipulated in the Council recommendation, this list will continue to be reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 16 December member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries:

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

Rwanda

Singapore

South Korea

Thailand

China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity

Travel restrictions should also be gradually lifted for the special administrative regions of China Hong Kong and Macao, subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

Residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican should be considered as EU residents for the purpose of this recommendation.

The criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures, including physical distancing, as well as economic and social considerations. They are applied cumulatively. Reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis.

Schengen associated countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) also take part in this recommendation.

Council Recommendation amending Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction

Background

On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a communication recommending a temporary restriction of all non-essential travel from third countries into the EU for one month. EU heads of state or government agreed to implement this restriction on 17 March. The travel restriction was extended for a further month respectively on 8 April 2020 and 8 May 2020.

On 11 June the Commission adopted a communication recommending the further extension of the restriction until 30 June 2020 and setting out an approach for a gradual lifting of the restriction on non-essential travel into the EU as of 1 July 2020.

On 30 June the Council adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, including an initial list of countries for which member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders. The list is reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

The Council recommendation is not a legally binding instrument. The authorities of the member states remain responsible for implementing the content of the recommendation. They may, in full transparency, lift only progressively travel restrictions towards countries listed.

A Member State should not decide to lift the travel restrictions for non-listed third countries before this has been decided in a coordinated manner.

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BRUSSELS, 17 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries for which travel restrictions should be lifted. As stipulated in the Council recommendation, this list will continue to be reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

Based on the criteria and conditions set out in the recommendation, as from 16 December member states should gradually lift the travel restrictions at the external borders for residents of the following third countries:

Australia

Japan

New Zealand

Rwanda

Singapore

South Korea

Thailand

China, subject to confirmation of reciprocity

Travel restrictions should also be gradually lifted for the special administrative regions of China Hong Kong and Macao, subject to confirmation of reciprocity.

Residents of Andorra, Monaco, San Marino and the Vatican should be considered as EU residents for the purpose of this recommendation.

The criteria to determine the third countries for which the current travel restriction should be lifted cover in particular the epidemiological situation and containment measures, including physical distancing, as well as economic and social considerations. They are applied cumulatively. Reciprocity should also be taken into account regularly and on a case-by-case basis.

Schengen associated countries (Iceland, Lichtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) also take part in this recommendation.

Council Recommendation amending Council Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction

Background

On 16 March 2020, the Commission adopted a communication recommending a temporary restriction of all non-essential travel from third countries into the EU for one month. EU heads of state or government agreed to implement this restriction on 17 March. The travel restriction was extended for a further month respectively on 8 April 2020 and 8 May 2020.

On 11 June the Commission adopted a communication recommending the further extension of the restriction until 30 June 2020 and setting out an approach for a gradual lifting of the restriction on non-essential travel into the EU as of 1 July 2020.

On 30 June the Council adopted a recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on non-essential travel into the EU, including an initial list of countries for which member states should start lifting the travel restrictions at the external borders. The list is reviewed regularly and, as the case may be, updated.

The Council recommendation is not a legally binding instrument. The authorities of the member states remain responsible for implementing the content of the recommendation. They may, in full transparency, lift only progressively travel restrictions towards countries listed.

A Member State should not decide to lift the travel restrictions for non-listed third countries before this has been decided in a coordinated manner.

Copyright European Union, 1995-2020

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El BEI y Banco Ademi proporcionan 10 millones de euros (EUR) a emprendedores y propietarios de micro y pequeñas empresas en la República Dominicana

El BEI y Banco Ademi proporcionan 10 millones de euros (EUR) a emprendedores y propietarios de micro y pequeñas empresas en la República Dominicana

El BEI y Banco Ademi proporcionan 10 millones de euros (EUR) a emprendedores y propietarios…



El BEI y Banco Ademi proporcionan 10 millones de euros (EUR) a emprendedores y propietarios de micro y pequeñas empresas en la República Dominicana

El BEI y Banco Ademi proporcionan 10 millones de euros (EUR) a emprendedores y propietarios de micro y pequeñas empresas en la República Dominicana

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LUXEMBURGO, 16 December 2020

LUXEMBURGO, 16 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — El BEI ayuda a Banco Ademi a reforzar el apoyo a las microempresas en la República Dominicana, prestando especial atención a las mujeres empresarias

Apoyo de la UE en el marco del Instrumento de Microfinanciación ACP para contribuir a la reducción de la pobreza, el equilibrio de género y el empleo

El préstamo apoyará a las microempresas y a las pequeñas empresas que han de hacer frente al impacto de la crisis de la COVID-19.

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) concede un préstamo de 10 millones de euros a Ademi para ayudar a la entidad proveedora de microfinanzas a aumentar sus préstamos a microempresas en la República Dominicana.

El préstamo del BEI ayudará a Ademi a reforzar su base de financiación con recursos a largo plazo en moneda local, actualmente no disponible en el mercado local. Se espera que el préstamo permita a Banco Ademi conceder 28 000 préstamos a pequeñas empresas, incluidos 14 000 préstamos destinados a mujeres, manteniendo al mismo tiempo unos 12 000 puestos de trabajo. Además del préstamo, Banco Ademi seguirá beneficiándose de la asistencia técnica financiada por el BEI, que se reorientará para apoyar la respuesta frente a la crisis (por ejemplo, la continuidad de las actividades y la gestión de la liquidez).

El sector de la microfinanzas se ha visto gravemente afectado por las consecuencias económicas de la crisis de la COVID-19 en la República Dominicana. El BEI hace especial hincapié en el desarrollo del sector privado, el fomento de la inversión y la inclusión económica y social de las microempresas. El Banco ha movilizado importantes recursos para prestar apoyo financiero a las microempresas, cumpliendo su objetivo de apoyar el desarrollo del sector privado en la creación de valor y empleo en la región.

En relación con el nuevo préstamo, el vicepresidente del BEI, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, responsable de las operaciones de financiación en el Caribe, ha declarado: «Mejorar el acceso de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a la financiación es crucial en la lucha contra la pobreza. Este nuevo préstamo apoyado por la competitiva financiación a largo plazo del BEI ayudará a aprovechar oportunidades económicas y a mejorar el desarrollo social en la República Dominicana. Banco Ademi es uno de los socios de microfinanzas a largo plazo del BEI en el país y, nos complace reforzar nuestra cooperación para apoyar a las microempresas en un contexto difícil como el que nos encontramos hoy, cuando estas pequeñas empresas se encuentran entre las más afectadas por la pandemia Covid-19 y necesitan nuestra ayuda más que nunca».

El presidente ejecutivo de Banco Ademi, Guillermo Rondón indicó: “con este acuerdo reafirmarnos nuestro compromiso de servir a los sectores más vulnerables, que generan un gran impacto social porque aportan al progreso y la calidad de vida de las familias y al desarrollo comercial del país. Somos pioneros otorgando estos tipos de préstamos a emprendedores y propietarios de las micro y pequeñas empresas, considerando siempre la equidad en cuanto al género.”

El préstamo se firmó en el marco del Instrumento de Microfinanzas ACP, una línea de crédito de 60 millones de euros que apoya proyectos de microfinanzas en países de África, el Caribe y el Pacífico destinados a reducir la pobreza y fomentar la igualdad de género y el empleo.

El 50 % de los préstamos a microempresarios se concederá a mujeres empresarias como parte del 2X Challenge (Desafío 2X).

Banco Ademi, que inició sus operaciones en 1983 en barrios marginados de Santo Domingo como ONG, se ha convertido en uno de los mayores proveedores de servicios financieros para microempresas y pymes del país. Banco Ademi fue la primera ONG del país en convertirse en un banco comercial en 1997. Desde mayo de 2013 el Banco está autorizado a ofrecer todos los productos y servicios propios de los bancos de servicios múltiples de la República Dominicana. El BEI ha colaborado con Banco Ademi durante casi 30 años y ha firmado 10 acuerdos de préstamo con esta entidad de microfinanzas.

El préstamo se otorgará en pesos dominicanos, lo que protegerá a Ademi y sus microclientes contra los riesgos cambiarios.

El BEI en la región

El BEI es el mayor banco público multilateral del mundo; destina cerca del 10 % de sus préstamos a inversiones fuera de la Unión Europea.

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones es el mayor banco público internacional del mundo y ha respaldado el desarrollo y la actividad económica en el Caribe a través de préstamos e inversiones en capital por valor de 2 000 millones de euros desde que llevó a cabo su primera operación en la región.

En la República Dominicana, el BEI ha proporcionado un total de 409 millones de euros a proyectos que abarcan el sector de la energía, las pequeñas empresas y el transporte.

Información general:

En la actualidad Banco Ademi beneficia mensualmente a un promedio de 10 mil propietarios y propietarias de micro empresas que operan en toda la geografía nacional en los distintos sectores de la economía, con monto promedio por mes que supera los RD$500 millones. En lo que va de año y a pesar de la situación generada por la Pandemia del Covid-19, ha desembolsado hasta el cierre del pasado mes de noviembre, unos 78,322 préstamos por RD$6,351 millones. Estos recursos han permitido que nuestros clientes actuales y los nuevos clientes hayan podido reiniciar sus operaciones de forma exitosa luego de la parálisis que represento el cierre de las actividades en el segundo trimestre del presente año.

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LUXEMBURGO, 16 December 2020 /PRNewswire Policy/ — El BEI ayuda a Banco Ademi a reforzar el apoyo a las microempresas en la República Dominicana, prestando especial atención a las mujeres empresarias

Apoyo de la UE en el marco del Instrumento de Microfinanciación ACP para contribuir a la reducción de la pobreza, el equilibrio de género y el empleo

El préstamo apoyará a las microempresas y a las pequeñas empresas que han de hacer frente al impacto de la crisis de la COVID-19.

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones (BEI) concede un préstamo de 10 millones de euros a Ademi para ayudar a la entidad proveedora de microfinanzas a aumentar sus préstamos a microempresas en la República Dominicana.

El préstamo del BEI ayudará a Ademi a reforzar su base de financiación con recursos a largo plazo en moneda local, actualmente no disponible en el mercado local. Se espera que el préstamo permita a Banco Ademi conceder 28 000 préstamos a pequeñas empresas, incluidos 14 000 préstamos destinados a mujeres, manteniendo al mismo tiempo unos 12 000 puestos de trabajo. Además del préstamo, Banco Ademi seguirá beneficiándose de la asistencia técnica financiada por el BEI, que se reorientará para apoyar la respuesta frente a la crisis (por ejemplo, la continuidad de las actividades y la gestión de la liquidez).

El sector de la microfinanzas se ha visto gravemente afectado por las consecuencias económicas de la crisis de la COVID-19 en la República Dominicana. El BEI hace especial hincapié en el desarrollo del sector privado, el fomento de la inversión y la inclusión económica y social de las microempresas. El Banco ha movilizado importantes recursos para prestar apoyo financiero a las microempresas, cumpliendo su objetivo de apoyar el desarrollo del sector privado en la creación de valor y empleo en la región.

En relación con el nuevo préstamo, el vicepresidente del BEI, Ricardo Mourinho Félix, responsable de las operaciones de financiación en el Caribe, ha declarado: «Mejorar el acceso de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas a la financiación es crucial en la lucha contra la pobreza. Este nuevo préstamo apoyado por la competitiva financiación a largo plazo del BEI ayudará a aprovechar oportunidades económicas y a mejorar el desarrollo social en la República Dominicana. Banco Ademi es uno de los socios de microfinanzas a largo plazo del BEI en el país y, nos complace reforzar nuestra cooperación para apoyar a las microempresas en un contexto difícil como el que nos encontramos hoy, cuando estas pequeñas empresas se encuentran entre las más afectadas por la pandemia Covid-19 y necesitan nuestra ayuda más que nunca».

El presidente ejecutivo de Banco Ademi, Guillermo Rondón indicó: “con este acuerdo reafirmarnos nuestro compromiso de servir a los sectores más vulnerables, que generan un gran impacto social porque aportan al progreso y la calidad de vida de las familias y al desarrollo comercial del país. Somos pioneros otorgando estos tipos de préstamos a emprendedores y propietarios de las micro y pequeñas empresas, considerando siempre la equidad en cuanto al género.”

El préstamo se firmó en el marco del Instrumento de Microfinanzas ACP, una línea de crédito de 60 millones de euros que apoya proyectos de microfinanzas en países de África, el Caribe y el Pacífico destinados a reducir la pobreza y fomentar la igualdad de género y el empleo.

El 50 % de los préstamos a microempresarios se concederá a mujeres empresarias como parte del 2X Challenge (Desafío 2X).

Banco Ademi, que inició sus operaciones en 1983 en barrios marginados de Santo Domingo como ONG, se ha convertido en uno de los mayores proveedores de servicios financieros para microempresas y pymes del país. Banco Ademi fue la primera ONG del país en convertirse en un banco comercial en 1997. Desde mayo de 2013 el Banco está autorizado a ofrecer todos los productos y servicios propios de los bancos de servicios múltiples de la República Dominicana. El BEI ha colaborado con Banco Ademi durante casi 30 años y ha firmado 10 acuerdos de préstamo con esta entidad de microfinanzas.

El préstamo se otorgará en pesos dominicanos, lo que protegerá a Ademi y sus microclientes contra los riesgos cambiarios.

El BEI en la región

El BEI es el mayor banco público multilateral del mundo; destina cerca del 10 % de sus préstamos a inversiones fuera de la Unión Europea.

El Banco Europeo de Inversiones es el mayor banco público internacional del mundo y ha respaldado el desarrollo y la actividad económica en el Caribe a través de préstamos e inversiones en capital por valor de 2 000 millones de euros desde que llevó a cabo su primera operación en la región.

En la República Dominicana, el BEI ha proporcionado un total de 409 millones de euros a proyectos que abarcan el sector de la energía, las pequeñas empresas y el transporte.

Información general:

En la actualidad Banco Ademi beneficia mensualmente a un promedio de 10 mil propietarios y propietarias de micro empresas que operan en toda la geografía nacional en los distintos sectores de la economía, con monto promedio por mes que supera los RD$500 millones. En lo que va de año y a pesar de la situación generada por la Pandemia del Covid-19, ha desembolsado hasta el cierre del pasado mes de noviembre, unos 78,322 préstamos por RD$6,351 millones. Estos recursos han permitido que nuestros clientes actuales y los nuevos clientes hayan podido reiniciar sus operaciones de forma exitosa luego de la parálisis que represento el cierre de las actividades en el segundo trimestre del presente año.

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Bonterra Organic Vineyards Advertising Campaign Named 2020’s Best Organic Initiative by the Drinks Business

HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bonterra Organic Vineyards («Bonterra») was awarded the 2020 Best Organic Initiative award by the drinks business (U.K.) for its widely viewed Tastes Like Saving the Planet advertising campaign. In its…

HOPLAND, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bonterra Organic Vineyards («Bonterra») was awarded the 2020 Best Organic Initiative award by the drinks business (U.K.) for its widely viewed Tastes Like Saving the Planet advertising campaign. In its 11th year, the Green Awards recognize leaders in the global beverage trade industry who are catalyzing change with their environmental and social performance. Bonterra was commended by the publication this year for using humor to raise awareness among consumers about the importance of climate action, while also touting the benefits of regenerative organic farming, including better taste in the glass.

The Green Awards recognize global beverage leaders who are catalyzing change with environmental and social performance

The annual Green Awards celebrate businesses that are going above and beyond to reduce their impact on the environment, making a difference in combating the climate crisis, and promoting news of their efforts to a wide audience. Acknowledging that organic wines, beers and spirits have entered the mainstream as a popular consumer choice, the judges this year sought to recognize a company or brand for its work in bringing a fresh approach to organics in the production, retail or on-trade arena, with an emphasis on efforts launched in the last 12 months.

«We are honored that our campaign was recognized by the drinks business among global organic initiatives as one that stands out, and makes an impact,» noted Rodrigo Maturana, VP of Marketing & International Business at Fetzer Vineyards, parent company for Bonterra. «We had a lot of fun with this campaign, which pokes fun at wine clichés while highlighting the important fact that regenerative organic farming can help save the planet,» he added.

Bonterra’s innovative Tastes Like Saving the Planet campaign ran from August through November 2020 predominantly on popular streaming platforms and targeted digital media networks. Garnering some nine million completed video views, the campaign was an on-brand complement to Bonterra’s regenerative organic advocacy efforts and comprehensive sustainability initiatives, ultimately elevating awareness for the transformational power of organics while building brand loyalty. Crucially, it also helped grow consumer awareness for how their purchases can help the planet—with a sip of good humor on the side.

In addition to the drinks business commendation, Bonterra is also the recipient of the 2020 California Green Medal in the Environment category, awarded earlier this year. Part of the Sixth Annual Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards, the California Green Medal recognizes the leadership of wineries and vineyards committed to sustainability, and is presented by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Wine Institute, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Napa Valley Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrowers and Vineyard Team. Bonterra was among four awarded wineries and was singled out as the Environment winner, formally recognized as the California winery that «best demonstrates Environmental Stewardship through maximized environmental benefits from implementing sustainable practices.»

Up 21% this year,1 Bonterra has long been devoted to regenerative agriculture, farming exclusively organically since 1987. The winery’s mindful approach to farming includes beneficial practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, compost application, animal grazing, integrated pest management, wildlife integration, and conservation of nearly 50% of its land as preserved wildland. These practices increase soil fertility and enhance the resilience of vineyards, with research indicating that regenerative agriculture leads to measurable climate benefits like increased organic carbon storage. Beyond the vineyard, Bonterra is certified Zero Waste and CarbonNeutral®, its energy is 100% green, and its team raises awareness for climate- and soil-beneficial legislation with legislators in California and Washington, D.C.

About Bonterra
Organically farmed and masterfully made, the Bonterra Organic Vineyards collection epitomizes wines that are perfectly in tune with nature. A celebration of the vitality derived from organic cultivation, the portfolio features wines coaxed from the earth by careful farming practices carried out on a dynamic network of estate and partner farms throughout California. In addition to a widely available selection of organically farmed wines that includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Equinox Red, Young Red and Rosé, Bonterra crafts a trio of sought-after single-vineyard offerings from estate Biodynamic® vineyards in Mendocino County, and Elysian Collection Merlot, an elevated offering from organic grapes.

Long before organic produce filled the shelves of neighborhood groceries, the dedicated team at Bonterra was committed to organic and Biodynamic farming because they passionately believe that farms teeming with biodiversity— encompassing vines, insects and wildlife, and healthy soils—yield organic grapes leading to better wines. www.Bonterra.com

©2020 Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Mendocino County, California USA.

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Reynolds Launches Recently Acquired Reconditioning Software ReconTRAC®

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of automotive dealership software, documents, and professional services, announced today that ReconTRAC®, a web-based software application that streamlines the vehicle reconditioning process, is now available to automotive retailers.

«Reconditioning is one of the most underserved areas of a dealership from a technology perspective,» said Robert Burnett,…

DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of automotive dealership software, documents, and professional services, announced today that ReconTRAC®, a web-based software application that streamlines the vehicle reconditioning process, is now available to automotive retailers.

«Reconditioning is one of the most underserved areas of a dealership from a technology perspective,» said Robert Burnett, executive vice president of Business Development at Reynolds. «Managing the reconditioning process is often done manually and is fraught with inefficiencies and a lack of accountability.

«ReconTRAC addresses these issues by empowering dealers to perfect their vehicle reconditioning process and identify what departments are slowing the process down,» Burnett continued. «ReconTRAC can take the time needed to move a vehicle through reconditioning down from a few weeks to as quickly as a few days.»

ReconTRAC offers a range of potential benefits for retailers including:

  • Reduced time between tasks with automated workflows, resulting in quicker total turnaround times.
  • A customizable interface to match their pre-existing reconditioning steps.
  • Tracking on cycle times to reveal inefficiencies and provide accountability.
  • A mobile application to increase flexibility and usability.

«When it comes to improving efficiency and department performance in reconditioning pre-owned vehicles, it’s impossible to overstate the benefit of automation with a customizable application,» said Brad Schafer, co-creator and director of ReconTRAC. «The degree to which this software can speed up inventory turnover translates into significant increases in gross profit for retailers.»

«Ultimately, this joint offering from ReconTRAC and Reynolds is indicative of our shared commitment to improving dealer performance in the used vehicle space,» said Doug Grimaldi, co-creator of ReconTRAC. «Our solution is uniquely positioned in this market to offer end-to-end digital process tracking and an active fix to manual reconditioning. We’re confident in the value ReconTRAC will deliver to retailers and can’t wait to go to work for them.»

ReconTRAC software works seamlessly with major DMS providers and will continue to do so.

For more information about ReconTRAC, please visit www.recontrac.com.

About Reynolds
Reynolds and Reynolds is a leading provider of automobile dealership software, services, and forms to help dealerships deliver better business results and transform the customer experience. The company is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, with major U.S. operations in Houston and College Station, Texas, and Celina, Ohio, as well as operations in Canada, in the U.K., and Europe.
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About ReconTRAC®
ReconTRAC is a simple yet powerful program designed by automotive dealerships, for automotive dealerships. It tracks the entire reconditioning process so you can easily see which departments are slowing you down. ReconTRAC offers robust reporting, customized workflows, streamlined practices, and remote consulting that saves your dealership and detail department time and money.
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Statement of Cathy Bennett, NJHA President and CEO, on Passage of Legislation Preserving the Status of Nonprofit Hospitals

PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «This legislation is the result of cooperation at the highest levels between the Legislature, municipalities and the Hospital Association. It preserves New Jersey’s nonprofit hospital property tax exemption and ensures the robust hospital-community relationship by creating a system for our hospitals to pay for the municipal services they use. This new contribution joins the long list of community benefits our hospitals…

PRINCETON, N.J., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — «This legislation is the result of cooperation at the highest levels between the Legislature, municipalities and the Hospital Association. It preserves New Jersey’s nonprofit hospital property tax exemption and ensures the robust hospital-community relationship by creating a system for our hospitals to pay for the municipal services they use. This new contribution joins the long list of community benefits our hospitals provide, including $24.7 billion in economic benefits and 154,000 jobs statewide.»

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Kia Motors America Announces Executive Management Team Appointments

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced two executive-level promotions to support the fast-growing organization’s needs as its product portfolio, customer base and units in operation continue to expand. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2021.

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced two executive-level promotions to support the fast-growing organization’s needs as its product portfolio, customer base and units in operation continue to expand. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2021.

Kia Motors America announces executive management team appointments.

Bill Peffer, who joined KMA in July 2017, has been named chief operating officer and executive vice president. Peffer will lead all customer facing functions – sales, marketing, and service – in the U.S., and will report to Sean Yoon, the president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors North America. Under Peffer’s leadership as vice president of sales operations, KMA is on the cusp of achieving the highest retail sales total in company history through the development of a consistent and sustainable partnership with the dealer network.

«In the most difficult of circumstances, Kia’s U.S. sales have outperformed the industry throughout 2020 under Bill’s leadership,» said Yoon. «This promotion is well deserved, and with five all-new and significantly redesigned vehicles slated for introduction in 2021 Bill will play an increasingly important role in the growth and maturation of the Kia brand.»

Russell Wager, who joined KMA in July 2019, has been promoted to the position of vice president of marketing.  In this position, Wager will lead and unify the marketing operations, customer journey, and public relations areas for KMA.  As director of marketing operations, Wager forged a first-of-its-kind partnership with the 72nd Emmy® Awards telecast and played a key role in KMA’s Accelerate the Good pandemic response. Wager will report to Bill Peffer.

«Russell has instilled new energy into Kia’s U.S. marketing activities and played a significant role in driving more first-time Kia shoppers to our showrooms,» said Yoon. «With his commitment to innovation and disruption, Russell will continue improving perception as Kia’s next generation of world-class products come to market,» said Yoon.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

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*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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Kia Motors America Announces Executive Management Team Appointments

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced two executive-level promotions to support the fast-growing organization’s needs as its product portfolio, customer base and units in operation continue to expand. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2021.

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IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced two executive-level promotions to support the fast-growing organization’s needs as its product portfolio, customer base and units in operation continue to expand. Both appointments are effective January 1, 2021.

Kia Motors America announces executive management team appointments.

Bill Peffer, who joined KMA in July 2017, has been named chief operating officer and executive vice president. Peffer will lead all customer facing functions – sales, marketing, and service – in the U.S., and will report to Sean Yoon, the president and CEO of Kia Motors America and Kia Motors North America. Under Peffer’s leadership as vice president of sales operations, KMA is on the cusp of achieving the highest retail sales total in company history through the development of a consistent and sustainable partnership with the dealer network.

«In the most difficult of circumstances, Kia’s U.S. sales have outperformed the industry throughout 2020 under Bill’s leadership,» said Yoon. «This promotion is well deserved, and with five all-new and significantly redesigned vehicles slated for introduction in 2021 Bill will play an increasingly important role in the growth and maturation of the Kia brand.»

Russell Wager, who joined KMA in July 2019, has been promoted to the position of vice president of marketing.  In this position, Wager will lead and unify the marketing operations, customer journey, and public relations areas for KMA.  As director of marketing operations, Wager forged a first-of-its-kind partnership with the 72nd Emmy® Awards telecast and played a key role in KMA’s Accelerate the Good pandemic response. Wager will report to Bill Peffer.

«Russell has instilled new energy into Kia’s U.S. marketing activities and played a significant role in driving more first-time Kia shoppers to our showrooms,» said Yoon. «With his commitment to innovation and disruption, Russell will continue improving perception as Kia’s next generation of world-class products come to market,» said Yoon.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America continues to top quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the «Official Automotive Partner» of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of more than 750 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and K5 are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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