Every 2021MY Mazda Vehicle Tested Earns 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 (built after September 2020), CX-5 and CX-9.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 (built after September 2020), CX-5 and CX-9.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

To qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, Mazda vehicles earned good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations: moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Mazda vehicles also earned advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and good or acceptable headlight ratings. 

«With safety a top priority for Mazda, we are proud to have every Mazda vehicle tested earn the coveted 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. This accomplishment stems from our committment to our owners,» said Mazda North American Operations President Jeff Guyton. «Our customers have come to expect Mazda’s dedication to providing advanced safety technologies paired with dynamic styling, which give them a confident and more enjoyable driving experience.»

Mazda’s i-Activsense is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They include active safety technologies that support safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technologies include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

To learn more about Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technology, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website – https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.

The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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Every 2021MY Mazda Vehicle Tested Earns 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ Award

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 (built after September 2020), CX-5 and CX-9.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the winners of its highest award in safety, the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+. All tested Mazda vehicles made the list for the second year in a row. These vehicles include the Mazda3 Sedan and Mazda3 Hatchback, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30 (built after September 2020), CX-5 and CX-9.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through nearly 700 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at www.mazdausamedia.com. (PRNewsFoto/Mazda North American Operations)

To qualify for the 2021 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award, Mazda vehicles earned good ratings in each of the Institute’s six crashworthiness evaluations: moderate overlap front, driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. Mazda vehicles also earned advanced or superior ratings for front crash prevention in both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-pedestrian evaluations and good or acceptable headlight ratings. 

«With safety a top priority for Mazda, we are proud to have every Mazda vehicle tested earn the coveted 2021 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ award. This accomplishment stems from our committment to our owners,» said Mazda North American Operations President Jeff Guyton. «Our customers have come to expect Mazda’s dedication to providing advanced safety technologies paired with dynamic styling, which give them a confident and more enjoyable driving experience.»

Mazda’s i-Activsense is an umbrella term covering a series of advanced safety technologies which make use of detection devices such as milliwave radars and cameras. They include active safety technologies that support safer driving by helping the driver to recognize potential hazards, and pre-crash safety technologies which help to avert collisions or reduce their severity in situations where they cannot be avoided. Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technologies include Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Brake Support with Collision Warning, Smart Brake Support, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go Function, Blind Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning System with Lane-Keep Assist, Driver Attention Alert, High Beam Control, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and Traffic Sign Recognition.

To learn more about Mazda’s i-Activsense advanced safety technology, please visit the MazdaUSA.com website – https://www.mazdausa.com/why-mazda/safety.

The IIHS is an independent, non-governmental safety-testing organization, funded by the insurance industry. For more information, visit https://www.iihs.org/ratings/top-safety-picks.

Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States and Mexico through approximately 620 dealers. Operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at InsideMazda.MazdaUSA.com/Newsroom.

Follow MNAO’s social media channels through Twitter and Instagram at @MazdaUSA and Facebook at Facebook.com/MazdaUSA.

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Rare Vehicles, Real Estate, and More Now Up for Bid on HiBid.com After $30.5M Sold in Last Week’s Auctions

OCALA, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HiBid.com is the leading auction platform for buying and selling a wide range of assets across hundreds of categories, including everything from antiques and horse-drawn equipment to modern art and computers. The site facilitated 1,105 auctions from February 15th

OCALA, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — HiBid.com is the leading auction platform for buying and selling a wide range of assets across hundreds of categories, including everything from antiques and horse-drawn equipment to modern art and computers. The site facilitated 1,105 auctions from February 15th through the 21st, generating more than $30.5 million in gross auction proceeds. Bidders placed more than 1.02 million bids per day on average, resulting in the sale of over 380,000 lots.

HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex, providing auctioneers a comprehensive auction management platform that supports webcast auctions, internet-only auctions, and absentee bidding.

February 15th-21st HiBid.com Highlights
Gross Auction Proceeds: $30,539,044
Gross Merchandise Volume: $44,580,524
Lots Sold: 383,070
Online-Only Auctions: 951
Webcast Auctions: 64
Average Bidders Per Day: 1.02 million
Average Bids Per Day: 1.75 million

Current Auctions 
The list below is just a sample of the numerous auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the page for links to the latest Features and Hot auctions, or use the search box to find nearby auctions. In these and other auctions on HiBid.com, bidders have the opportunity to bid on a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, MC Harley Davidson Shovelhead, furniture, an Oklahoma country home with barns and 10-plus acres land, and much more.

Classic and Rare Vehicle Auction
Seller: Campen Auktioner A/S 
Dates: January 1st-March 7th
Lots: 43
View Auction Items 

Scratch and Dent Online Furniture Auction
Seller: Storey’s Auctions
Dates: January 26th-February 25th
Lots: 273
View Auction Items 

800 Acres and Country Home in Oklahoma
Seller: United Country Heard Auction & Real Estate, LLC 
Dates: February 8th-March 3rd
Lots: 6
View Auction Items 

If you’re looking to sell through HiBid.com, click here to describe what you wish to sell, and a local HiBid auctioneer will help you get started.

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About HiBid & Auction Flex
HiBid is an online auction platform supporting webcast auctions, internet-only auctions, and internet absentee bidding. It is available as both a private-label solution and a portal. HiBid is integrated with Auction Flex, the market leader in auction software for live auctions, with capabilities that include cataloging, clerking, cashiering, accounting, mailing list management, inventory management, and multi-parcel. HiBid and Auction Flex were built from the ground up to function together seamlessly. They are products of Sandhills Global, the technology company behind AuctionTime.com and numerous industry-focused brands.

Contact Us
352-414-1947 
sales@auctionflex.com

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Michael Leipold Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate to Represent Ohio – Decorated Military Leader, Dedicated Civil Servant, Family Man and Proud First Responder Fighting the Opioid Crisis in the Buckeye State

XENIA, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Leipold announced he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 as a Republican, to replace retiring incumbent Rob Portman. A retired Chief Warrant Officer Four with 22 years of active federal service, Michael…

XENIA, Ohio, Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Michael Leipold announced he is running for the U.S. Senate in 2022 as a Republican, to replace retiring incumbent Rob Portman. A retired Chief Warrant Officer Four with 22 years of active federal service, Michael is a decorated Apache helicopter pilot, winning the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal for Valor on two occasions. Upon retiring from the U.S. Army in 2015, Michael continued his dedication to public service as a first responder EMS pilot, and has served as a MedFlight pilot for the past six years, working closely with local and state law enforcement, firefighters and medical personnel.

«I am running for the United States Senate because I believe that the citizens of the great state of Ohio deserve better,» Michael said. «Our country is at a pivotal time in its history and needs strong leaders that are transparent in their dealings. Elected officials should have the interests of their constituents as their highest priority, and I aim to change the current climate of the Senate – starting with responsible representation.»

Michael Leipold: Bringing Proven Leadership Skills to the U.S. Senate

A devoted husband and father of eight children, Michael recognizes family as the foundation of his faith and his public service: «Family is everything,» said Michael. «Family is where it begins; it’s your support, and first community.» Michael’s other accomplishments and attributes include:

  • Six deployments as an Air Mission Commander fighting terrorism in combat locations within the Middle East, including Iraq and Afghanistan.
  • Served in senior level positions as an advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
  • Compassionate civil servant who leads by example, has never shied away from a tough challenge, and is proactive on issues that are important to Ohioans.

Michael is a strong advocate of Constitutional rights and equality, national security, Veterans’ rights, term limits, and the sanctity of life. Michael also firmly believes in the «America First» doctrine, and is prepared to represent Ohio businesses and workers in Washington, ensuring that an economic boom works for all Americans. Helping to confront the opiate pandemic in Ohio is a top local priority for Michael, and he is member of the American Counseling Association, having personally assisted those with addiction disorders in their recovery.

As a U.S. Senator, Michael will bring teambuilding and leadership skills, a steady presence under extreme pressure, and an impeccable character devoted to traditional Biblical values to the U.S. Senate. To learn more about Michael Leipold’s full platform and candidacy, visit him at: www.Leipold4Senate.Republican 

Media Contact:

Michael Leipold
291995@email4pr.com 
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El Nobu Hotel and Restaurant abre en Elbtower Hamburg, Alemania, con SIGNA Real Estate

NUEVA YORK, 24 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nobu Hospitality, marca de estilo de vida mundial fundada por medio de Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro y Meir Teper, se…

NUEVA YORK, 24 de febrero de 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nobu Hospitality, marca de estilo de vida mundial fundada por medio de Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro y Meir Teper, se complace al anunciar su expansión continuada en la «Gate to the World,» Hamburgo, Alemania.

«Estamos muy contentos de trabajar junto a SIGNA en lo que respecta al desarrollo del Nobu Hotel en la gran ciudad de Hamburgo», declaró Robert De Niro y el chef Nobu Matsuhisa, fundadores de Nobu Hospitality.

El Nobu Hotel and Restaurant se situará dentro de Elbtower, un proyecto de SIGNA Real Estate, una de las empresas inmobiliarias más importantes de Europa. Elbtower será un destino de desarrollo de uso mixto en el que se integrará un espacio de oficina premium y se establecerá el Nobu Hotel and Restaurant en el rascacielos más alto de la ciudad.

Timo Herzberg, consejero delegado de SIGNA Real Estate Germany, explicó: «La asociación junto a Nobu Hospitality en el lanzamiento del Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Hamburg pone de manifiesto el desarrollo atractivo de Elbtower en forma del rascacielos más alto del norte de Alemania. Hamburgo encaja a la perfección como un destino integrado en la colección del Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, acogiéndose a través de nuestros inquilinos más destacados para oficinas en la Elbtower como el destino más exclusivo dentro de Hamburgo».

Trevor Horwell, consejero delegado de Nobu Hospitality, destacó: «Es un gran honor y una enorme emoción el poder trabajar junto a SIGNA en este proyecto único. Se trata del primer proyecto de esta asociación que está en crecimiento, y llevamos a cabo la exploración de otros destinos junto a SIGNA. Hamburgo es una potencia económica dentro de Alemania, y para nosotros se trata de un emocionante destino de cara a los viajeros, ya sea un viaje de negocios o por placer, y encaja a la perfección con nuestra clientela global. El Elbtower es un proyecto especial planificado como el destino de estilo de vida dinámico de nivel mundial de Hamburgo junto a nuestro Nobu Hotel and Restaurant situado en el núcleo de todo ello«.

Gracias a sus 245 metros de altura y a sus 64 pisos por encima del río Elba, el Elbtower está diseñado por el prestigioso estudio de arquitectura David Chipperfield Architects, y completará la silueta de la ciudad gracias a su destacada fachada en forma de curva. Forman un contrapunto diseñado para la famosa sala de conciertos Elbphilharmonie y sirve como punto de entrada al prestigioso distrito de HafenCity. La Elbtower integrará el Nobu Hotel and Restaurant, estando la misma torre compuesta por espacios de oficinas de diseño flexibles y que presentan unas vistas sin igual de la ciudad y más allá. Las plantas bajas, gracias a sus diseños innovadores, van a crear el centro de la comunidad de Elbtower, desempeñando un papel vital para situar a Elbtower como el lugar más atractivo para trabajar, dormir, comer y beber, comprar y socializar dentro de Hamburgo. La oferta va a estar formada por una variedad de tiendas de venta al por menor, restaurantes y espacios dedicados al co-working. El Elbtower se suma así a la cartera de propiedades inmobiliarias exclusivas que forman parte de SIGNA Group en espacios privilegiados en ciudades de Europa.

El Nobu Hotel Elbtower Hamburg contará con 191 habitaciones y suites de diseño espacioso, un restaurante Nobu con capacidad para 200 comensales, un bar elegante con terraza y un salón con vistas al Río Elba, además de disponer de un gimnasio y un centro de bienestar de última generación. Aparte del restaurante y de los comedores privados, el hotel proporciona un espacio muy destacado para la celebración de eventos, como empresariales y sociales, además de una terraza al aire libre. Otro punto destacado va a ser el club de miembros privado Nobu dirigido a la comunidad local, un punto en el que los miembros se beneficiarán de un salón privado que presenta una oferta destacada de alimentos y bebidas, acceso al gimnasio y centro de bienestar del hotel, además de los eventos exclusivos para miembros. Nobu es una de las marcas hoteleras de lujo más famosas a nivel global, y destaca gracias a su prestigiosa y premiada cocina japonesa de «nuevo estilo» y a su excepcional oferta hotelera repartida por los lugares más buscados del mundo, y presenta un servicio auténtico, espacios públicos llenos de energía y un diseño realmente diferenciador.

NOBU BATHROOM

 

NOBU HOSPITALITY FOUNDERS

 

THE ELBTOWER HAMBURG

 

NOBU GUEST ROOM

 

 

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Florida Housing Coalition Announces Major New Initiative: Center for Racial Equity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity: www.centerforracialequity.org

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity will serve as a composite platform for the Coalition’s efforts focused on race and equity in public and private investments, regulations, and legal and policy frameworks that shape Florida’s neighborhoods, cities, and regions.

«We know two things: Florida—like every other state in the nation—has a housing problem intricately linked with race; and Florida’s cities often look to the Coalition to help them solve housing problems,» Coalition’s President and CEO Jaimie Ross said. «What is the right approach for local communities to take? There are no obvious benchmarks and little to no statewide policy guidance to indicate a single working approach. This is how the Coalition can help,» she added.

The idea for the Center came from discussions among Coalition staff in response to the protests for Black Lives Matter that occurred nationally throughout 2020. «Each of us felt a need to respond to the urgency of the moment in a way that was thoughtful and deliberate and that would move the dial long term,» Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashon Nesbitt said.

Closing the Racial Disparity Gap in Homeownership
Central to its early efforts is the seminal program Closing the Gap – a matching grant program for municipalities. With funding in place from major underwriters Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the program provides a 3:1 match in technical assistance and resources to close the gap in the homeownership rate between Black and white households.

«Bank of America is helping advance racial equality and economic opportunity, with a particular focus on helping create opportunity for people and communities of color,» said Gene Schaefer, Miami market president for Bank of America. «We are committed to helping multicultural families and communities begin to build personal wealth and family legacy through the power of homeownership.»

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity is being launched with funding by the Wells Fargo Foundation, which is focused on advancing racial equity and creating pathways to safe, affordable homes.

«Having a safe and affordable place to call home is essential to help lay the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity,» said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of housing affordability philanthropy with Wells Fargo. «With our support for the Coalition’s Center for Racial Equity, we hope to inspire meaningful change to a long history of systemic inequality, injustice, loss of wealth, and housing instability experienced by people of color, particularly during times of economic distress.  We aim to build a more inclusive, sustainable future where everyone can have a quality and affordable place to call home.»

Other Programs the Center is launching with include:

Leading with Equity Online Course
Funders Collaborative & Allies
Glossary of Shared Language
HBCU Internship Program

SOURCE Florida Housing Coalition

Florida Housing Coalition Announces Major New Initiative: Center for Racial Equity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity: www.centerforracialequity.org

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity will serve as a composite platform for the Coalition’s efforts focused on race and equity in public and private investments, regulations, and legal and policy frameworks that shape Florida’s neighborhoods, cities, and regions.

«We know two things: Florida—like every other state in the nation—has a housing problem intricately linked with race; and Florida’s cities often look to the Coalition to help them solve housing problems,» Coalition’s President and CEO Jaimie Ross said. «What is the right approach for local communities to take? There are no obvious benchmarks and little to no statewide policy guidance to indicate a single working approach. This is how the Coalition can help,» she added.

The idea for the Center came from discussions among Coalition staff in response to the protests for Black Lives Matter that occurred nationally throughout 2020. «Each of us felt a need to respond to the urgency of the moment in a way that was thoughtful and deliberate and that would move the dial long term,» Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashon Nesbitt said.

Closing the Racial Disparity Gap in Homeownership
Central to its early efforts is the seminal program Closing the Gap – a matching grant program for municipalities. With funding in place from major underwriters Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the program provides a 3:1 match in technical assistance and resources to close the gap in the homeownership rate between Black and white households.

«Bank of America is helping advance racial equality and economic opportunity, with a particular focus on helping create opportunity for people and communities of color,» said Gene Schaefer, Miami market president for Bank of America. «We are committed to helping multicultural families and communities begin to build personal wealth and family legacy through the power of homeownership.»

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity is being launched with funding by the Wells Fargo Foundation, which is focused on advancing racial equity and creating pathways to safe, affordable homes.

«Having a safe and affordable place to call home is essential to help lay the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity,» said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of housing affordability philanthropy with Wells Fargo. «With our support for the Coalition’s Center for Racial Equity, we hope to inspire meaningful change to a long history of systemic inequality, injustice, loss of wealth, and housing instability experienced by people of color, particularly during times of economic distress.  We aim to build a more inclusive, sustainable future where everyone can have a quality and affordable place to call home.»

Other Programs the Center is launching with include:

Leading with Equity Online Course
Funders Collaborative & Allies
Glossary of Shared Language
HBCU Internship Program

SOURCE Florida Housing Coalition

Florida Housing Coalition Announces Major New Initiative: Center for Racial Equity

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity:

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity: www.centerforracialequity.org

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity will serve as a composite platform for the Coalition’s efforts focused on race and equity in public and private investments, regulations, and legal and policy frameworks that shape Florida’s neighborhoods, cities, and regions.

«We know two things: Florida—like every other state in the nation—has a housing problem intricately linked with race; and Florida’s cities often look to the Coalition to help them solve housing problems,» Coalition’s President and CEO Jaimie Ross said. «What is the right approach for local communities to take? There are no obvious benchmarks and little to no statewide policy guidance to indicate a single working approach. This is how the Coalition can help,» she added.

The idea for the Center came from discussions among Coalition staff in response to the protests for Black Lives Matter that occurred nationally throughout 2020. «Each of us felt a need to respond to the urgency of the moment in a way that was thoughtful and deliberate and that would move the dial long term,» Coalition Chief Programs Officer Ashon Nesbitt said.

Closing the Racial Disparity Gap in Homeownership
Central to its early efforts is the seminal program Closing the Gap – a matching grant program for municipalities. With funding in place from major underwriters Bank of America and Wells Fargo, the program provides a 3:1 match in technical assistance and resources to close the gap in the homeownership rate between Black and white households.

«Bank of America is helping advance racial equality and economic opportunity, with a particular focus on helping create opportunity for people and communities of color,» said Gene Schaefer, Miami market president for Bank of America. «We are committed to helping multicultural families and communities begin to build personal wealth and family legacy through the power of homeownership.»

The Florida Housing Coalition Center for Racial Equity is being launched with funding by the Wells Fargo Foundation, which is focused on advancing racial equity and creating pathways to safe, affordable homes.

«Having a safe and affordable place to call home is essential to help lay the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity,» said Eileen Fitzgerald, head of housing affordability philanthropy with Wells Fargo. «With our support for the Coalition’s Center for Racial Equity, we hope to inspire meaningful change to a long history of systemic inequality, injustice, loss of wealth, and housing instability experienced by people of color, particularly during times of economic distress.  We aim to build a more inclusive, sustainable future where everyone can have a quality and affordable place to call home.»

Other Programs the Center is launching with include:

Leading with Equity Online Course
Funders Collaborative & Allies
Glossary of Shared Language
HBCU Internship Program

 

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Hyundai Lands Seven Vehicles on Car and Driver Editors’ Choice List for 2021

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list representing this year’s standard of excellence. The Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Sonata, Palisade and Veloster N join the prestigious list out of more than 400 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that Car and Driver editors test, rate, and rank in each of 32 market segments.

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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai has landed seven products onto the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list representing this year’s standard of excellence. The Hyundai Accent, Elantra, Kona, Kona EV, Sonata, Palisade and Veloster N join the prestigious list out of more than 400 cars, trucks, crossovers and SUVs that Car and Driver editors test, rate, and rank in each of 32 market segments.

«Having ambitious product goals has allowed us to deliver products that meet consumer needs. The seven Hyundai products featured by Car and Driver on their annual Editors’ Choice list showcases our commitment to delivering outstanding vehicles,» said Olabisi Boyle, vice president, Product Planning and Mobility Strategy, Hyundai Motor North America.

Eligibility for the Car and Driver Editors’ Choice list includes only vehicles that the Car and Driver staff has driven. «This is the list of those we would recommend to our friends and family,» said Sharon Silke Carty, editor-in-chief, Car and Driver. «The vehicles we think are reliable, safe, and fun to drive.»

Car and Driver conducts rigorous instrumented testing on hundreds of vehicles each year. Those results are but one element considered for earning a spot on the Editors’ Choice list. The other criteria used to choose the vehicles for the Editors’ Choice list includes the rankings each vehicle earns within its market segment and editors’ subjective evaluations of each vehicle’s performance, value, and how well it fulfils its intended mission. Each vehicle Car and Driver tests is ultimately given a rank in its market segment versus its competitors. That rank can be found on each vehicle’s 2021 make-model page under the heading «Where This Vehicle Ranks.»

The full list of the 2021 Editors’ Choice award winners is available now at CarandDriver.com.

HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

At Hyundai Motor America, we believe everyone deserves better. From the way we design and build our cars to the way we treat the people who drive them, making things better is at the heart of everything we do. Hyundai’s technology-rich product lineup of cars, SUVs and alternative-powered electric and fuel cell vehicles is backed by Hyundai Assurance—our promise to create a better experience for customers. Hyundai vehicles are sold and serviced through more than 820 dealerships nationwide and nearly half of those sold in the U.S. are built at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. Hyundai Motor America is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and is a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of Korea.

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U-Haul Store in Lake Forest Closes Retail Showroom after 24 Years

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U-Haul of Lake Forest at 23211 Olive Ave. closed its retail showroom and ceased most on-site services on Feb. 22.

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Feb. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — U-Haul of Lake Forest at 23211 Olive Ave. closed its retail showroom and ceased most on-site services on Feb. 22.

The location served self-movers in and around the Lake Forest community for 24 years.

The Olive Avenue store had operated on two parcels of land: a 16,500-square-foot tract with the retail building, which U-Haul® plans to maintain for future use; and a 7,000-square-foot tract the Company had been leasing, but will no longer do so.

Local residents can continue to have all their moving needs met just 0.3 miles away at U-Haul Moving & Storage of Lake Forest at 25290 Jeronimo Road, former site of Laguna Hills Nursery. The new store offers truck and trailer sharing, moving supplies and boxes, towing equipment and professional hitch installation, U-Box® portable storage containers and more.

U-Haul Moving & Storage of Lake Forest also has 1,133 self-storage units for rent with climate-control options and high-tech security features at affordable price points. Propane will soon be available on the 3.08-acre lot.

Contact the store at (949) 768-4681 or stop by to see general manager Philip Guerra and his team. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.

Local U-Haul Companies are always exploring opportunities for growth as they pursue means to better serve the needs of customers, but sometimes find it necessary to close or relocate stores. Reasons for closures can include: long-term strategic plans; physical plant limitations; shifts in demographics; trends in migration; expansion of the U-Haul neighborhood dealer network; and proximity to other new or existing U-Haul stores.

As a result of the closing showroom and services at 23211 Olive Ave., 14 Team Members were let go.

As an essential service provider, U-Haul has remained open throughout the COVID-19 outbreak while offering contactless programs and enhanced cleaning protocols, including added steps for sanitizing equipment between customer transactions. U-Haul products are used daily by First Responders; delivery companies bringing needed supplies to people’s homes; small businesses trying to remain afloat; college students; and countless other dependent groups, in addition to the household mover.

Please visit uhaul.com/announcement for more information on how U-Haul is keeping its Team Members and customers safe.

About U-HAUL

Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of 22,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers’ patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 127,000 trailers and 41,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 774,000 rentable storage units and 66.7 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry, and is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S.

Contact:
Andrea Batchelor
Jeff Lockridge
E-mail: publicrelations@uhaul.com 
Phone: 602-263-6981
Website: uhaul.com

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