Mes: febrero 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — iQSTEL, Inc. (USOTC: IQST) today announced a letter of intent (LOI) agreement to develop a proprietary electric battery (www.iQBatteries.com). The agreement is entered into between iQSTEL’s Technology Division subsidiary, IoT Labs (www.iotlabs.mx), and MODUS GROUP (http://www.modusai.co/about-us/), the industrial engineering and design firm engaged by Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) for the design and development of Alternet’s Revolt Electric Motorcycle.

IoT Labs has produced industry award winning technology solutions (www.iotsmartgas.com) recognized alongside Apple, Amazon and General Electric (https://iotbreakthrough.com/2021-winners/). The MODUS design team brings more than 200 patentable claims. 

Together, the two plan to concentrate electric vehicle battery development efforts on HD Thin Film Lithium Battery technologies while also conducting new battery technologies research and development to include, for example, research and development into Hemp and Nano-Material based batteries.

The agreement announced today expands upon the existing working partnership between IoT Labs and MODUS. IoT Labs and MODUS recently announced working together to develop Smart EV solutions (www.iotsmartev.com) that IoT Labs will in turn market to the entire EV industry.  Under the current project timeline, IoT Labs anticipates a Smart EV solution suite prototype by July of this year.

About iQSTEL Inc (Updated):

iQSTEL Inc (OTC: IQST) (www.iQSTEL.com) is a US-based publicly-listed company offering leading-edge Telecommunication, Technology and Fintech Services for Global Markets, with presence in 13 countries. The company provides services to the Telecommunications, Electric Vehicle (EV), Liquid Fuel Distribution, Chemical and Financial Services Industries. iQSTEL has 4 Business Divisions: Telecom, Technology, Fintech and Blockchain, with worldwide B2B and B2C customer relations operating through its subsidiaries: Etelix, SwissLink, QGlobal SMS, SMSDirectos, IoT Labs, Global Money One and itsBchain. The Company has an extensive portfolio of products and services for its clients: SMS, VoIP, 4G & 5G international infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel Marketing, IoT Smart Electric Vehicle Platform, iQ Batteries, IoT Smart Gas Platform, IoT Smart Tank Platform, Visa Debit Card, Money Remittance, Mobile Number Portability Application MNPA (Blockchain Platform) and Settlement & Payments Marketplace (Blockchain Platform).

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ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Universal Engineering Sciences® (UES), a nationwide leader in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting, has acquired Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. (CTE), one of Southern California’s leading engineering firms providing geotechnical, environmental and civil engineering; survey; construction inspection and materials testing services to development and construction communities. CTE has 150 employees, with locations in San Diego/Escondido, Chula Vista, Riverside and Ventura/Oxnard, strengthening UES’s presence in California. UES recently acquired Wallace-Kuhl & Associates in Northern California and operates an office in Irvine.

«We are committed to developing innovative approaches to our clients’ projects, and we have a strong track record of delivering high-quality services for more than 30 years,» said CTE Vice President and Principal Dan Math, RCE, GE. «Since UES is known for their innovative approach and excellent client service, joining the family of companies is an exciting way for us to leverage the resources of a national firm to serve our valued clients.»

CTE is the seventh investment made by Palm Beach Capital and UES Chief Strategy Officer Gary Elzweig, PE. UES serves clients throughout the West and Southeast, including California, Nevada, Utah, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Virginia and North Carolina, operating from 37 offices with 1,850 highly skilled professionals.  

«We are pleased to welcome CTE to the UES family of companies, since we share a similar approach to developing trusted client relationships that stand the test of time,» said UES Western Regional President James Bristow, PE. «Together we can pioneer groundbreaking geotechnical solutions by bringing together some of the brightest minds and strongest legacies in geotechnical engineering and our other complementary businesses.»

CTE’s projects have included deep foundation design, site-specific seismic response development, ground modification, slope stability analyses and typical grading control in high-rise and mid-rise office buildings, hotels, condominiums and apartments, casinos, universities, various K-12 public school projects, churches, shopping malls, residential developments, industrial parks and earth and rockfill dams, as well as hundreds of U.S. Navy, U.S. Army Corps, federal highway, state, city, municipal, and utility projects.

UES is considered a pioneer of the industry and stands at the forefront of emerging technology, best practices and influential legislature. Projects include both public and private clients, ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial and education. UES engineers, geologists, certified inspectors and scientists offer an unwavering commitment to excellence, approaching each project as an opportunity to cultivate enduring relationships with clients.

Launching a Unified Digital Presence
UES recently launched a sophisticated new website, combining the entire family of companies under one unified digital presence at universalengineering.com. The website offers more robust content and a more sophisticated look and feel as the company continues to grow and evolve.

«As our seven companies merge together and leverage our incredible bench strength of talent, expertise and brand recognition nationwide, our new website demonstrates our unified, collaborative approach,» said James. «We are sharing our growth story and conveying our leadership in the industry while remaining true to our roots and showing how we are making a lasting, positive impact in our communities.»

About Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences (UES), headquartered in Orlando, is a rapidly growing engineering firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With more than 1,850 professionals across 37 national branches, UES consults on projects of all sizes to help deliver needed infrastructure and to build safe and successful communities. Recent mergers with GFA International, Inc., Nova Geotechnical & Inspection Services, Contour Engineering and Wallace-Kuhl & Associates have made UES one of the largest, most resource-rich organizations of its kind. For more information, please visit universalengineering.com or follow UES on social media.

About Construction Testing & Engineering
Founded in 1989, Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. (CTE), commenced operations with two professional engineers and one engineering geologist. Over the past 25 years, CTE has grown to become a large regional multi-disciplined engineering company employing more than 150 professionals. Locally owned and operated, CTE is a leading engineering firm primarily doing business in the southwestern United States. From offices located in San Diego/Escondido, Chula Vista, Riverside and Ventura/Oxnard, CTE provides geotechnical, environmental, and civil engineering; survey; construction inspection and materials testing services for owners, developers, contractors and public entities within the communities we reside. Visit www.cte-inc.net for more information.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Coinciding with the start of Black History Month, the National Park Foundation (NPF) announced it is celebrating the 20^th anniversary of its African American Experience Fund (AAEF) throughout 2021. Established in 2001, with the support of the 15^th Director of the National Park Service (NPS) Robert G. Stanton, the first African American NPS Director, AAEF’s mission is to connect all people to the role of African Americans in U.S. history through national parks. Thanks to the generosity and ongoing partnership of the Fund II Foundation (Fund II), NPF is increasing philanthropic support for AAEF, focusing on projects at 13 national park sites.

«Black history is American history,» said National Park Foundation Chief Program Officer LaTresse Snead. «The stories our national parks tell will be enriched by investing in sites and programs that preserve and share the diversity of our country, including the contributions of Black people in America.»

The National Park Foundation works hand in hand with NPS and other partners to preserve and share stories that honor Black history in parks and communities across the country.

In 2013, NPF helped establish Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument in Ohio, which honors the first African American national park superintendent, by funding the purchase of Col. Young’s historic home from the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.’s Friendship Foundation and donating it to NPS.

More recently, the Fund II Foundation’s investment has dramatically expanded AAEF’s impact.

«We’re grateful to the Fund II Foundation for their partnership to honor and elevate the stories, contributions, and leadership of African Americans through the lens of national parks,» said National Park Foundation President and CEO Will Shafroth. «Thanks to the generosity and vision of partners like Fund II, the National Park Foundation is increasing public understanding of and access to our shared heritage within national parks.»

In Atlanta, NPF and Fund II worked together to purchase the homes where Dr. King was born and where he and Coretta Scott King raised their family and launched the civil rights movement. These homes are now a part of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park. NPS will now be able to preserve and share these critical pieces of American history in perpetuity, including through digital platforms. Among the projects now underway is one to create an exhibit to interpret and celebrate the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King.

«Fund II Foundation is honored to preserve the cultural richness of the African-American experience in the places we share, places that are as close to sacred spaces as you can get,» said Fund II Foundation Founding Director Robert F. Smith. «The outdoors is a natural antidote to despair, and in these times, that’s essential for us to trust in the future. I am awestruck when I see the tender, loving care being taken by the Park Service to preserve the lands and buildings that were so important to our ancestors. Their sacrifices shaped history as well as today and tomorrow, and they deserve our honoring them.»

In Auburn, New York, NPF acquired the Thompson Memorial AME Zion Church, donated it to the National Park Service, and is now helping to restore it. This church is where Harriet Tubman’s funeral was held in 1913.

In Chicago, NPF has raised and contributed more than $10 million to support bringing Pullman National Monument to life, transforming the iconic clocktower into the park’s visitor center and enabling the planning, design, and renovation of the 10,000 square foot building and surrounding 12-acre factory site. NPF funding will also facilitate the installation of new exhibits at the future visitor center and the development of educational programming for young visitors and their families. These exhibits will connect people to the important role that Pullman Porters played in labor history, including calling attention to the growing wealth inequality of the Gilded Age and advocating for better working conditions and wages.

In Mississippi, NPF was instrumental in the effort to establish Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, honoring Medgar’s legacy and Myrlie’s ongoing leadership in advancing civil rights. Through a grant to the National Park Service, NPF provided the funds necessary to acquire the Evers’ property from Tougaloo College. 

In Alabama, NPF is supporting the Discovery Lab at Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. The lab will serve as a central location for aviation research, education, training, and public programming. It will enhance visitors’ interpretive experience and train the next generation of aerospace engineers with virtual reality flight training using a flight simulator system.

During the summer and fall of 2020, NPF partnered with NPS, Greening Youth Foundation, and Fund II on the internX program to place 12 collegiate interns with national parks, including Harriet Tubman National Historical Park and Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site. The internships create on-ramps for future leaders in conservation and preservation.

Individuals, foundations, and companies can support NPF’s AAEF efforts to preserve and share Black history and culture through national parks by visiting the NPF website. 

Endnote: In this press release, NPF uses the language Black and African American interchangeably. While the intent is to honor inclusivity and be representative of various ways that people identify, we recognize that this language does not account for all identities. We also recognize the importance and need of specificity in reference to particular communities.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
The National Park Foundation is the official charity of America’s national parks and nonprofit partner to the National Park Service. Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation raises private funds to help protect more than 84 million acres of national parks through critical conservation and preservation efforts and connect all Americans with their incomparable natural landscapes, vibrant culture, and rich history. Find out more and become a part of the national park community at www.nationalparks.org.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Mayor Muriel Bowser and Events DC, Washington DC’s official convention and sports authority, launched Phase 2 of the DC CARES Program this week, which will provide over $8 million in relief funding to eligible excluded workers in the District of Columbia. The program is intended to serve residents that have been omitted from federal stimulus efforts and are experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The additional aid comes from the District of Columbia’s budget and supplements the $5 million in relief for Phase 1 of the program provided by Events DC in June.

«In funding this initiative for excluded workers, Mayor Bowser and her partners on the DC Council are proud to collaborate with Events DC to make this investment in our DC values of hope, love, diversity and inclusiveness,» said John Falcicchio, deputy mayor for planning and economic development.

DC CARES is a continuing partnership among Events DC, the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Greater Washington Community Foundation and key partnering community-based organizations (CBOs). To implement Phase 2 Events DC has provided the Greater Washington Community Foundation with $8.1 million to purchase pre-paid debit cards of $1,000 per card. In collaboration with the Executive Office of the Mayor, the Community Foundation will facilitate the outreach, processing and distribution of the pre-paid debit cards through the CBOs.

«This program remains a core part of our mission to serve and give back to our communities which will help to continue to propel our city forward,» stated Greg A. O’Dell, president and chief executive officer of Events DC. «We’re excited to see the overwhelming response to the program so far. We thank Mayor Bowser, the DC City Council, the Community Foundation and our partnering organizations for their tireless efforts in supporting the excluded worker community during this critical time of need. «

The identified community-based organizations will issue the pre-paid debit cards to eligible workers based on certain criteria. The relief funding will be targeted to those families who live in the District, have experienced loss of income due to the public health emergency, and are ineligible for unemployment insurance or federal COVID-19 relief, to include returning citizens and cash economy workers.

The Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity that manages hundreds of charitable giving funds on behalf of generous individuals, families, and businesses in the Washington, DC metro area. The community-based organization currently designated to help implement the DC CARES program include the following:

• Bread for the City
• The Central American Resource Center (CARECEN)
• CentroNía
• Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)
• Mary’s Center
• Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
• DC Jobs with Justice

Applicants who may be eligible for the program can access it through the centralized intake process at www.DCCARES2021.org or 202-332-1264. Any applicant who believes they may be eligible is encouraged to apply.

About Events DC
Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, delivers premier event services and flexible venues across the nation’s capital. Leveraging the power of a world-class destination and creating amazing attendee experiences, Events DC generates economic and community benefits through the attraction and promotion of business, athletic, entertainment and cultural activities. Events DC oversees the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, an anchor of the District’s hospitality and tourism economy that hosts more than 1.7 million visitors and generates more than $400 million annually in total economic impact, and the historic Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square. Events DC manages the RFK Stadium-Armory Campus (RFK Campus), including Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Festival Grounds at RFK Campus, The Fields at RFK Campus, the non-military functions of the DC Armory and the Skate Park at RFK Stadium. Stay current on the 190-acre RFK Campus Redevelopment Project at www.RFKCampus.com. Events DC also built and serves as landlord for Nationals Park, the first LEED-certified major professional sports stadium in the United States. Events DC manages Gateway DC, R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center and the Entertainment and Sports Arena (www.ESAontheRise.com), all conveniently located in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, DC.

CONTACTS

Chinyere Hubbard, Events DC
202-439-5133
chubbard@eventsdc.com

Elizabeth Falcon, DC Jobs with Justice
202-674-2872
elizabeth@dcjwj.org

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