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Francisca Restaurant anuncia en Times Square sus planes de expansión para 2021

MIAMI, 7 de enero de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Tras el anuncio oficial con una campaña audiovisual en Times Square, Francisca Restaurant — uno de los conceptos gastronómicos latinoamericanos más exitosos de Miami — informó que abrirá 12 nuevas locaciones en Florida como parte de sus proyectos de expansión para este 2021.

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El video con la noticia, difundido desde el corazón publicitario de Estados Unidos, forma parte de una campaña que exalta la historia de Francisca, luego de su apertura en 2016 en la ciudad de Doral y sus planes de consolidación en el mercado norteamericano en los últimos años.

«Estamos felices de compartir este anuncio con nuestros clientes y aliados. El crecimiento de Francisca Restaurant, una marca con sello venezolano se debe al inmenso apoyo que hemos recibido desde el primer día. Luego de cientos de peticiones, decidimos abrir más sedes en otras ciudades de Florida«, informó Jesús Pita, CEO de la compañía, desde Nueva York.

Después de la inauguración del primer local en Doral hace 4 años, Francisca Restaurant cuenta con otras 3 sedes operativas en Miami, Miami Lakes y Miramar y actualmente genera más de 190 empleos para la comunidad. Las próximas ciudades donde se abrirán nuevas sedes son Brickell, Orlando, Kendall, Davie y otras que se anunciarán próximamente.

Levin de Grazia, CEO de Bocas Group, dijo que los planes de la corporación se enfocan en llevar los sabores latinoamericanos a toda Florida y Estados Unidos y que Francisca ofrecerá la posibilidad participar a pequeños, medianos empresarios y emprendedores a invertir en una licencia para trabajar y crecer bajo el respaldo de una de las marcas más exitosas en el sector de restaurantes en el Sur de la Florida.

Bajo el eslogan El éxito se cocina al carbón, Francisca Restaurant se consolidó como la sede del pollo al carbón de Miami, único en su estilo y sabor, y como lugar de encuentro y celebración de la gastronomía latinoamericana.

El orgullo por las tradiciones de nuestra cocina se materializa en la historia de Francisca, una mujer venezolana que recorrió toda Latinoamérica y logró rendir tributo a nuestros sabores. Hoy este honor crece y se consolida gracias a una visión de trabajo duro, obsesión por la calidad, el servicio y la pasión por la cocina.

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Francisca Restaurant anuncia en Times Square sus planes de expansión para 2021

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WOLF School Honors Its 2020 Award Winner Antonella De La Tore

APTOS, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Web of Life Field (WOLF) School is proud to announce its 2020 Award Winner for WOLF School Staff of the Year– Antonella de la Tore. A naturalist teacher and a true rising leader at the WOLF School, Antonella has been teaching at WOLF since her hire in late 2017. She has been an excellent teacher and leader for her students, and has also become a leader on the staff, leading trainings, improving our systems, and helping create opportunities for our staff to learn to be better teachers. She is a consistent advocate for equity. While Covid-19 has given most WOLF staff a break from teaching after March 2020, Antonella has been busy creating, growing, and working independently to create opportunities for youth.

Antonella is currently in the process of creating a new organization called PUENTES Wilderness Immersion, a Spanish-English multi-week backpacking program for young adults. This program aims to bridge divides that exist due to historical and systemic inequities by providing free opportunities for groups of 10-12 folks to immerse themselves in California landscapes and return to their communities with new experiences and connections. Her program is centered on increasing BIPOC’s access to the outdoors by prioritizing equitable and inclusive programming and a decolonized curriculum. She is hoping to pilot PUENTES in the Summer of 2023 and will be looking for board members soon (if board membership interests you, use the contact info provided in this Press Release.

She also recently completed the eight month Rising Leaders Fellowship through Youth Outside– a professional development fellowship program for outdoor educators with a focus in social justice, intentional communication, youth empowerment, curriculum development. Through this fellowship she also received coaching on Trauma Informed Youth Development and is hoping to continue training in the mental health field to be a more well-rounded educator and overall mentor to young people.

We are looking forward to seeing Antonella’s future work with youth and offer her our congratulations and many thanks for all her contributions at WOLF School!

Media Contact

Heather Butler, WOLF School, (831) 684-0148, hbutler@wolfschool.org

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Francisca Restaurant Announces Its Expansion Plans For 2021 In Times Square

MIAMI, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, during the official announcement in Times Square, Francisca Restaurant — one of the most successful Latin American gastronomic concepts in Miami — reported that it will open 12 new locations in Florida as part of its expansion plan for 2021.

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FRANCISCA RESTAURANT ANNOUNCES ITS EXPANSION PLANS FOR 2021 IN TIMES SQUARE

«We are happy to share this announcement with our clients and partners. The growth of Francisca Restaurant, a brand with a Venezuelan stamp, is due to the immense support we have received since our opening. After hundreds of requests, we decided to open more locations in other cities in Florida,» informed Jesús Pita, CEO of the company, from New York.

After the opening of the first location in Doral 4 years ago, Francisca Restaurant has opened 2 other locations in Miami Lakes and Miramar and currently generates more than 190 jobs for the community. The next cities where new locations will open are Brickell, Orlando, Kendall, Davie and others to be announced soon.

Levin de Grazia, CEO of Bocas Group, said that the corporation’s plans are focused on bringing Latin American flavors to Florida and the United States. Francisca Restaurant will offer the possibility to small and medium-sized entrepreneurs to invest in a license to work and grow under the backing of one of the most successful brands in the restaurant industry in South Florida.

Under their slogan «Success is cooked over charcoal», Francisca Restaurant established itself as the headquarters of Miami’s charcoal chicken. Unique in its style and flavor, and as a meeting place to celebrate Latin American gastronomy.

The pride in the traditions of our cuisine is embodied in the story of Francisca, a Venezuelan woman who traveled throughout Latin America and managed to pay tribute to our flavors. Today, this honor grows and is consolidated thanks to a vision of hard work, high quality standards, service and a passion for cooking.

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Francisca Restaurant Announces Its Expansion Plans For 2021 In Times Square

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Francisca Restaurant Announces Its Expansion Plans For 2021 In Times Square

MIAMI, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, during the official announcement in Times Square, Francisca Restaurant -one of the most successful Latin American gastronomic concepts in Miami– reported that it will open 12 new locations in Florida as part of its expansion plan for 2021.

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Nexion Travel Group Holds Expo for Travel Advisor Prospects

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexion Travel Group, the industry’s premier host agency, is holding a complimentary virtual expo on Jan. 13 and 14. <a target="_blank"…

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nexion Travel Group, the industry’s premier host agency, is holding a complimentary virtual expo on Jan. 13 and 14. Nexion EXPO is a one-stop solution for travel advisors of all experience levels who are interested in learning about what a host agency is, and how Nexion Travel Group can help them achieve their goals as independent travel advisors. The event is open to all North American travel advisors and those considering a career as a travel advisor.

«Throughout the pandemic, interest in becoming a travel advisor has remained high. Many current travel professionals are also seeking a new way forward,» said Heather Kindred, CTIE, Senior Director of Business Development and Education at Nexion Travel Group. «Nexion EXPO will help these individuals discover how to be successful in this business. And, as a virtual event, Nexion EXPO can be made available to a wide variety of people who might otherwise not be able to attend.»

Nexion Travel Group will be using the same interactive online platform it used for its annual CoNexion conference, held virtually last fall, to bring Nexion EXPO to life. The platform allows attendees to chat with Nexion Travel Group staff, learn about their programs and tools, and access all the information even after the event ends.

Attendees at the Nexion EXPO can expect:

Live chats with Nexion Travel Group’s experts who can discuss the host agency’s award-winning programs and tools like Agent Profiler and the Escape omnimedia program.
A deep dive into Nexion Travel Group’s preferred suppliers, with information on the high commission rates the host agency can offer its members.
Top-tier educational opportunities virtually and live to help grow their business and bring in new clients.

Nexion EXPO participants can also get valuable information and network with others in similar situations, such as new to the industry, experienced advisors, and those who are considering becoming a travel advisor. Nexion Travel Group-Canada will also have a dedicated virtual room staffed with experts to help Canadian advisors.

«Travel is on its way to recovery,» commented Jackie Friedman, CTC, CTIE, President of Nexion Travel Group. «As people enter the industry or consider their next steps, they are seeing the value that a host agency can bring to the independent advisor. The COVID-19 pandemic has ironically provided the ideal situation to bring forth a large-scale virtual recruiting event like Nexion EXPO. It may not be safe to gather in person right now, but it is a great time for current and potential travel professionals to spend some time at a virtual event and make an investment in their future with Nexion Travel Group. We look forward to meeting everyone!»

Nexion EXPO will be held Jan. 13 and 14, 2021, with live staffing from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. CST on Jan. 13 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST on Jan. 14. The Nexion EXPO event platform will also be open for browsing Jan. 13 – Feb. 14, 2021. Free registration is available at https://nexion.com/expo-registration/.

All travel professionals interested in learning how to succeed as a professional business owner, backed by Nexion Travel Group’s many great benefits, are encouraged to call 800-747-6813 or email sales@nexion.com.

Nexion Travel Group
Nexion^® Travel Group is a fully accredited host agency, offering membership to independent travel professionals since 1995. As part of Travel Leaders Group, Nexion Travel Group provides ticketing, operations and fulfillment support to independent travel professionals coupled with best-in-class tools, technology, marketing, education and support. Nexion Travel Group is the complete host agency for multi-agent agencies, corporate agencies, experienced agents and those new to the industry.

Contact:	Berit Griffin
	651.442.5173
	berit.griffin@nexion.com

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Travel restrictions update: South Africa ban extended, Israel (and Jerusalem) removed from Travel Corridors list

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Travel restrictions update: South Africa ban extended, Israel (and Jerusalem) removed from Travel Corridors list

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LONDON, 07 January 2021

LONDON, 07 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

From 4am Saturday 9 January, people arriving in England from Botswana, Israel (and Jerusalem), Mauritius or Seychelles will need to self-isolate.

The government has responded swiftly to new evidence showing an urgent need to halt travel from all southern African countries to help prevent the spread of a new coronavirus (COVID-19) variant identified in South Africa.

Entry into England will be banned to those who have travelled from or through any southern African country in the last 10 days, including Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini, Zambia, Malawi, Lesotho, Mozambique and Angola – as well as Seychelles and Mauritius. This does not include British and Irish Nationals, longer-term visa holders and permanent residents, who will be able to enter but are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival along with their household.

The government has therefore also removed Botswana, Seychelles and Mauritius from the travel corridor list, with the changes coming into place from 4am on Saturday 9 January 2021.

The move, in addition to the travel ban imposed on South Africa on 23 December 2020, follows new data on the steep rise in incidence of the new variant, that has vastly increased the risk of community transmission between 9 other southern African countries as well as the Seychelles and Mauritius, which both have strong travel links with South Africa. Urgent restrictions are therefore now needed to prevent the spread of this strain in the UK.

The measures will be in place for an initial period of 2 weeks while the scientific data and alternative ways to protect the UK and our partners in Africa are reviewed.

Any exemptions usually in place – including for those related to employment – will not apply and those British nationals arriving into England from the other southern African countries, Seychelles and Mauritius after 4am on Saturday 9 January cannot be released from self-isolation through Test to Release. People sharing a household with anyone self-isolating from these countries will also have to self-isolate for 10 days.

Ministers have also removed Israel (and Jerusalem) from the government’s travel corridor list, as data from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and Public Health England has indicated a significant change in both the level and pace of confirmed cases of coronavirus. The decision to remove Israel (and Jerusalem) has been made following a sustained and accelerating increase in COVID-19 cases per 100,000 of the population, similar in trajectory to the UK.

National restrictions for England introduced on 6 January 2021 remain in place meaning everyone must stay at home unless travelling for a very limited set of reasons, including for work. This means people can no longer travel to take holidays or travel internationally unless for work or other legally permitted reasons. Those in breach of the rules face penalties starting at 200 pounds, rising to a maximum of 6,400 pounds.

People in all countries affected by the travel ban are encouraged to follow the local rules and check FCDO travel advice for further information. All travellers, including those from exempt destinations, will still be required to show a complete passenger locator form on arrival into the UK unless they fall into a small group of exemptions.

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LONDON, 07 January 2021 /PRNewswire Policy/ —

From 4am Saturday 9 January, people arriving in England from Botswana, Israel (and Jerusalem), Mauritius or Seychelles will need to self-isolate.

The government has therefore also removed Botswana, Seychelles and Mauritius from the travel corridor list, with the changes coming into place from 4am on Saturday 9 January 2021.

The measures will be in place for an initial period of 2 weeks while the scientific data and alternative ways to protect the UK and our partners in Africa are reviewed.

SOURCE UK Department for Transport

SinglePoint Announces Capital Re-Structuring and Spin-Off of Non-Core Asset, 1606 Corp., to All Shareholders

PHOENIX, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SinglePoint Inc. (OTC: SING) («SinglePoint» or the «Company»), a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, today announced the Company will affect a 1-for-75 reverse split of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock. Additionally, the Company will, on a 1-for-1 basis, spin-off of 1606 Corp. to its shareholders, which will become its own entity. The spin-off and the effectiveness of the reverse stock split will occur after the filing of required documentation with SEC and Finra, and the expiration of proscribed time limits after mailing of materials to shareholders.

The solar energy market is experiencing exponential growing demand and is expected to reach $223 billion by 2026¹. To help sustain this growth, there is expected to be significant government support with investing heavily in renewable energy through direct investments, subsidies as well as tax credits. SinglePoint intends to evaluate additional opportunities for strategic spin-off’s, combinations, sale and/or purchase of other non-core, non-alternative energy assets to streamline offering and accelerate positioning of SinglePoint as leader in renewable energy solutions.

«This represents a key component in our planned, multi-stepped approach towards uplisting to a national exchange and enhancing shareholder value. By taking this initial step of separating into two independent companies, each business will have the ability to enhance focus on its significant market opportunities and evolve into two industry-leading companies, each one entirely focused on delivering quality products and services,» commented Greg Lambrecht, Chairman and CEO of SinglePoint. «Our team is laser-focused on establishing a rich portfolio of leading renewable energy solutions and leveraging the rapidly growing solar market to build short- and long-term value. We believe this is a significant moment for SinglePoint and look forward to providing continued updates as we execute our deliberate path forward.»

The brand 1606 was launched in October 2019, based upon indicated market interest received at the 2019 NACS show from major retailers and distributors. 1606 was designed to be the premium brand and continues to innovate and differentiate itself as evidenced by the recent introduction of a six pack point of sale display unit designed to be placed on countertops or next to the register retail locations across the nation.

«Our team is committed to building shareholder value and expanding our market exposure. After months of discussions with partners and financial institutions, we believe that this is the best path forward in providing the Company the optimal opportunity to grow and achieve our ultimate goal of listing on a national exchange. We believe that by successfully executing this reverse split and a spin-off of one of our designated non-core assets, we have a greater potential in gaining increased attention from larger institutional and family office investors that have the ability to provide accretive capital,» added Wil Ralston, President of SinglePoint.

About SinglePoint Inc.

SinglePoint Inc. is a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions to consumers and small commercial businesses. SinglePoint is committed to building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional model. For more information, visit the Company’s website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on LinkedIn and Twitter.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential of listing on a national exchange, the spin-off, operations of 1606, solar operations and future plans and objectives of the Company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.

Technical complications, which may arise, could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The Company undertakes no duty to revise or update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

Investor Contact:

JTC Team, LLC
Jenene Thomas
833-475-8247
SING@jtcir.com

¹ Valuates Reports; Solar Energy Market by Technology (Photovoltaic Systems and Concentrated Solar Power Systems), by Solar Module (Monocrystalline, Polycrystalline, Cadmium Telluride, Amorphous Silicon Cells, and Others), by Application (Residential, Commercial and Industrial) and End-Use (Electricity Generation, Heating, Charging and Lighting): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026

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SunPower Corporation to Close Manufacturing Facility in Hillsboro, Oregon

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ:SPWR), a leading solar technology and energy services provider, today announced that it will close SunPower Manufacturing Oregon, LLC, its solar panel manufacturing plant in Hillsboro, Ore.

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«We made the difficult but necessary decision to close our plant after careful evaluation and the change in focus of our business over recent months,» said Tom Werner, CEO and chairman of the board of SunPower. «We recognize how hard this is for all the employees impacted and are dedicated to helping them through this transition.»

In August 2020, SunPower completed the spin-off of Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. The spin-off encompassed international panel manufacturing and associated sales, which is now run by Maxeon. Following the split, SunPower is focused on innovative solar and battery storage system sales and services for customers in the U.S. and Canada, as well as developing downstream energy services products like energy management software. SunPower is continuing to provide the most powerful and efficient solar panels through a supply agreement with Maxeon.

The decision to close the plant will impact approximately 170 employees. SunPower will provide all impacted employees with comprehensive separation packages, including severance, work transition assistance and six months of COBRA for continuation of health insurance coverage. The company will source and present open positions from other area employers, host a virtual job fair to assist in securing new employment, and encourage employees to apply for open positions at SunPower if they are willing to relocate.

The company is taking steps to cease operations by March 2021 and complete the wind-down of the facility in early June while simultaneously looking into other options. These include selling the plant, exploring a joint venture option or assessing potential partnerships.

SunPower will continue its distributed generation investments consistent with its business strategy. Its U.S. workforce of about 1,200 employees in numerous cities across ten states is currently growing with demand. Additionally, SunPower has a network of more than 700 independent residential and commercial dealers across 46 states – each its own small business – totaling more than 17,000 U.S. jobs.

About SunPower
Headquartered in California’s Silicon Valley, SunPower (NASDAQ:SPWR) is a leading Distributed Generation Storage and Energy Services provider in North America. SunPower offers the only solar + storage solution designed and warranted by one company that gives customers control over electricity consumption and resiliency during power outages while providing cost savings to homeowners, businesses, governments, schools and utilities. For more information, visit www.sunpower.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements regarding our plans for, and the timing and impact of, shutdown of our Oregon manufacturing facility, and our future areas of focus. These forward-looking statements are based on our current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and involve substantial risks and uncertainties that may cause results, performance or achievement to materially differ from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: (1) the timing and execution of restructuring plans; (2) employee management and retention issues that may arise; (3) estimates and assumptions related to the cost of exiting employees, modifying or terminating lease and other real estate obligations, and other associated costs; (4) potential disruptions to our operations and supply chain that may result from epidemics or natural disasters, including impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic; and (5) changes in public policy, including the imposition and applicability of tariffs. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is included in filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from time to time, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading «Risk Factors.» Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or on the SEC Filings section of our Investor Relations website at investors.sunpower.com. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information currently available to us, and we assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.

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