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Kia Telluride Wins 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award

IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kia Telluride has won the 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award in the 3-Row Midsize SUV category.  The award recognizes models with the lowest depreciation among competitors during the first five years of vehicle ownership.  Depreciation is often the most significant yet unexpected cost incurred during ownership of a vehicle and can impact overall value.

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IRVINE, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kia Telluride has won the 2021 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Award in the 3-Row Midsize SUV category.  The award recognizes models with the lowest depreciation among competitors during the first five years of vehicle ownership.  Depreciation is often the most significant yet unexpected cost incurred during ownership of a vehicle and can impact overall value.

Highest-in-segment 60-month residual value forecast makes Telluride more attractive than ever to those shopping for a new SUV.

«It is an honor that our Telluride has received a Best Resale Value Award from Kelley Blue Book, a trusted resource for consumers looking to make the right buying decisions,» said Sean Yoon, president & CEO, Kia Motors North America, Kia Motors America. «The Telluride delivers world-class design, quality, and technology, but is also the embodiment of the value proposition Kia delivers across our entire model line.»

Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards are established through the analysis of statistical models built upon millions of purchase transactions. Vehicles that earn the highest five-year residual values, expressed as a percentage of their original Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), are selected for these prestigious awards.

«Since its arrival in 2019, the Kia Telluride has triggered a flood of interest from consumers due to its attractive styling and standard features,» said Eric Ibara, director of residual values for Kelley Blue Book. «The high demand for this SUV, combined with low incentives and competitive prices contributed to the Telluride’s highest-in-segment 60-month residual forecast.»

For more information about Kelley Blue Book’s Best Resale Value Awards, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/best-resale-value-cars-trucks-suvs/.

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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Walton Family Foundation Lauds Breakthrough in Efforts to Rebuild Louisiana’s Coast

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The single largest ecosystem restoration project in U.S. history crossed a major milestone today when the Army Corps of Engineers released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. The proposed project will reconnect the Mississippi River to its wetlands to build and maintain tens of thousands of acres of land in the Barataria Basin, which is experiencing one of the highest rates of land…

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The single largest ecosystem restoration project in U.S. history crossed a major milestone today when the Army Corps of Engineers released the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion. The proposed project will reconnect the Mississippi River to its wetlands to build and maintain tens of thousands of acres of land in the Barataria Basin, which is experiencing one of the highest rates of land loss on the planet.

«Large scale problems, like climate change and rising seas, require bold collaborative solutions. This is a sign that we can do big things so that communities and nature can thrive together,» said Moira Mcdonald, PhD, director of the Walton Family Foundation’s Environment Program.  «There is still a lot of work to do to make sure that impacts of this project are managed equitably. But, we also know we are racing against the clock to grow new land that can protect communities and nature from devastating storms.»

The Walton Family Foundation has been a long time funder of a broad coalition of environmental, community and business interests together to restore Louisiana’s coast. 

About Walton Family Foundation

The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation. Three generations of the descendants of our founders, Sam and Helen Walton, and their spouses, work together to lead the foundation and create access to opportunity for people and communities. We work in three areas: improving K-12 education, protecting rivers and oceans and the communities they support, and investing in our home region of Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta. In 2019, the foundation awarded more than $525 million in grants in support of these initiatives. To learn more, visit waltonfamilyfoundation.org

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Subaru of America, Inc. Sponsors the Philadelphia Flower Show for the 20th Consecutive Year

CAMDEN, N.J., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that in keeping with its decades-long partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the <a target="_blank"…

CAMDEN, N.J., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that in keeping with its decades-long partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event. This year, The Philadelphia Flower Show will make history by moving the most sought-after gardening attraction outdoors. For the first time ever, the 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show will take place at the historic Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Park from June 5 to June 13, 2021.

«Each year, the Philadelphia Flower Show inspires nature lovers to enjoy earth’s natural beauty, while also gaining an understanding of how crucial it is to preserve it,» said Thomas J. Doll, President and CEO, Subaru of America, Inc. «We at Subaru are proud to be a part of the Philadelphia Flower Show for the 20th consecutive year, bringing the visual delights of the show outdoors for all to enjoy.»

The Flower Show’s move to an outdoor venue will allow for new creative expression and horticultural displays, as well as social distancing and the health benefits of being outside. The expanded show will cover 15 acres allowing for a spectacular presentation of all-new displays, plus activities for gardeners, plant enthusiasts, and design aficionados.

The theme for this year’s show, «HABITAT: Nature’s Masterpiece» will explore the beauty of life through the lens of nature. Visitors to the show will be treated to exceptional beauty, learn from a diverse line-up of designers and leading horticulturalists and enter a new gardener-centric experience that invites all gardeners at any skill level to nurture a lifelong connection to plants and gardening. Playing to its first-ever outdoor setting, the exhibits will incorporate the expansive landscapes of historic FDR Park.

As the exclusive sponsor, Subaru will celebrate the majesty of the great outdoors with several exhibits that educate attendees on wildlife and horticulture.

Subaru and The Cornell Lab of Ornithology will host designated birdwatching areas, engaging children and adults alike to witness wildlife in action at the FDR Park boathouse and pond. The birding areas will feature lessons on gardening to attract birds, building birdhouses, and information on identifying birds in both the eastern and western parts of the United States.

Subaru will also host several gardening workshops known as «Potting Parties» throughout the flower show. Hosted by the Official Botanical Artist of the GRAMMY® Awards, Tu Bloom, attendees will be invited to create their own container displays with a focus on pollinator plants that attract butterflies and bees. 

For Philadelphia Flower Show times and ticket sales, visit:  PHSOnline.org and follow #FlowerShow.

For information on Subaru’s environmental initiatives, visit: Subaru.com/earth.

About Subaru of America, Inc.  
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA has donated more than $190 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 40,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. 

For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. 

ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), an internationally recognized nonprofit organization founded in 1827, plays an essential role in the vitality of the Philadelphia region by creating healthier living environments, increasing access to fresh food, growing economic opportunity, and building deeper social connections between people. PHS delivers this impact through comprehensive greening and engagement initiatives in more than 250 neighborhoods; an expansive network of public gardens and landscapes; year-round learning experiences; and the nation’s signature gardening event, the Philadelphia Flower Show. PHS provides everyone with opportunities to garden for the greater good as a participant, member, donor, or volunteer. For information and to support this work, please visit PHSonline.org.

Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Nicholas Saraceni
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-3330
nsaraceni@subaru.com

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Employment Growth Expected to Gradually Improve Over the Coming Months

NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nonfarm employment increased by 379,000 in February, after an upwardly revised increase of 166,000 in January. The published unemployment rate dropped from 6.3 to 6.2 percent, and the true rate, after adjusting for the misclassification error, decreased from 6.9 percent to 6.7 percent in February. The labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 61.4 percent.

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NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nonfarm employment increased by 379,000 in February, after an upwardly revised increase of 166,000 in January. The published unemployment rate dropped from 6.3 to 6.2 percent, and the true rate, after adjusting for the misclassification error, decreased from 6.9 percent to 6.7 percent in February. The labor force participation rate remained unchanged at 61.4 percent.

Most job gains were in the services sector, primarily driven by an increase of 355,000 jobs in leisure and hospitality of which 286,000 came from the food services industry as restrictions were eased somewhat in some parts of the country. The number of jobs in the goods producing sector decreased because of job losses in construction related to inclement weather in February.

Looking ahead, The Conference Board expects gradual improvement in the labor market over the coming months. The number of infections has significantly decreased since early January, more people are being vaccinated, and states have lowered or are expected to lower restrictions on consumer and business activity. Fewer restrictions may boost employment growth, especially in in-person services. By late spring, job growth is expected to accelerate, partly driven by anticipated further government stimulus that will boost consumption spending and could help create or preserve jobs through the PPP program and aid to state and local government. Between now and the end of the year, around 4.5 million jobs could be added to the economy.

The prospect of stronger employment growth and the unemployment rate, which could drop below 5 percent in the second half of 2021, provide an upbeat outlook for the labor market in 2021. However, on the downside, the number of jobs is 9.5 million below a year ago, with the small majority being women, and it is still a long way to make up for that loss. Especially those working in in-person services–primarily people without a college degree as well as Hispanic and Black workers–have had more difficulty returning to work. In addition, the labor force participation rate of 61.4 percent in February remains below its rate of 63.3 percent from a year ago and has not shown any sign of improvement just yet. A return to normalcy and strong economic growth could pull people back into the labor market over the coming months, but it is not yet clear if this will lead to a full recovery in participation.

About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what’s ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org

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Where Travelers are Heading in 2021, According to Squaremouth

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges and concerns for travelers. As a result, we’ve seen a significant change throughout the travel landscape, including a major shift in where US travelers are booking trips. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down where travelers are heading in 2021.

Island Countries Surge in Popularity

  • 4 of the 5 most popular international destinations for US…

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Covid-19 pandemic has created new challenges and concerns for travelers. As a result, we’ve seen a significant change throughout the travel landscape, including a major shift in where US travelers are booking trips. Travel insurance comparison site, Squaremouth, breaks down where travelers are heading in 2021.

Island Countries Surge in Popularity

The rise in travel to island destinations proves US residents are still willing to leave the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

«Countries that have remained open throughout the pandemic have seen a significant surge in travel,» says Squaremouth Lead Data Analyst, Steven Benna. «This includes countries that have never been among our most popular destinations for US travelers, such as Turks and Caicos and the US Virgin Islands.»

The Most Popular International Countries

International Destination

Percent of Travelers

Year-Over-Year Growth

Mexico

13.7%

+8%

Costa Rica

6.3%

+89%

Turks and Caicos

4.4%

+536%

US Virgin Islands

2.3%

+137%

Dominican Republic

1.8%

+14%

Europe is No Longer the Top Region

  • Only about 8% of Squaremouth sales so far in 2021 are for trips to Europe, compared to a historical rate above 30%
  • The percent of travelers buying insurance for domestic trips has nearly tripled to 30%
  • The percent of travelers going on Caribbean trips has surpassed 20%, nearly double the pre-pandemic rate

Historically, travelers going to Europe have comprised the largest share of travel insurance sales, typically ranging from 25% to 45%. In 2021, the share of travelers buying travel insurance for trips to Europe has dropped to 8%.

On the other hand, the percent of travelers buying insurance for domestic trips and Caribbean trips has spiked.

The US now comprises roughly 30% of sales through Squaremouth.com, the most of any region, compared to about 11% before the pandemic. At the height of the pandemic, domestic travel peaked around 57%.

The share of travelers buying travel insurance for trips to Caribbean destinations now accounts for roughly 20% of policies purchased through Squaremouth.com this year, an increase from about 12%.

Methodology: Squaremouth.com hosts the largest number of travel insurance providers and policies that offer coverage related to the Covid-19 pandemic. Squaremouth Analytics has compared thousands of travel insurance policies purchased pre-and-post-pandemic to identify changes and trends in travel insurance.

ABOUT SQUAREMOUTH
Squaremouth compares travel insurance policies from every major travel insurance provider in the United States. Using Squaremouth’s comparison engine and third-party customer reviews, travelers can research and compare travel insurance policies side-by-side. More information can be found at www.squaremouth.com.

Available Topic Expert:
Steven Benna
sbenna@squaremouth.com
(727) 619-7262

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FINTECH.TV Partners With EmmyⓇ Award-Winning Media Pioneer Pat Mitchell For The Launch Of Dangerous Women: Leading Onward

NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FINTECH.TV, the leading media technology platform for digital and impact investment thought leadership content with a reach of 850M households globally through their online and broadcasting partners, announced today its collaboration with Emmy Award-winning journalist and pioneering media executive Pat Mitchell for the launch of <a target="_blank"…

NEW YORK, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FINTECH.TV, the leading media technology platform for digital and impact investment thought leadership content with a reach of 850M households globally through their online and broadcasting partners, announced today its collaboration with Emmy Award-winning journalist and pioneering media executive Pat Mitchell for the launch of Dangerous Women: Leading Onward. Hosted by Mitchell, this global interview series will go in-depth with awe-inspiring women who have changed the world. From technology mavens, barrier breaking feminists to leading experts in media, science, climate, sustainability, and impact investing, Dangerous Women: Leading Onward conversations highlight the extraordinary resilience and innovation of these illustrious women and presents their insights on moving progress forward.  The Dangerous Women: Leading Onward premiere episode featuring Thandie Newton debuts today, Friday, March 5, on FINTECH.TV. Episodes to follow will feature Christiane Amanpour, Gloria Steinem, Cheryl Dorsey, and Jacki Zehner.

The special series features an esteemed lineup of courageous, prominent, and badass women, including: 

  • Thandie Newton, Emmy and BAFTA-winning Actress, Activist & Philanthropist (premiering Friday, March 5 on FINTECH.TV & CNBC Africa)
  • Christiane Amanpour, CNN’s Chief International Anchor. Host of CNN International and PBS’s Amanpour & Company (premiering Tuesday, March 9 on FINTECH.TV & CNBC Arabia)
  • Gloria Steinem, Political Activist & Feminist Organize (premiering Saturday, March 13 on FINTECH.TV & Times Now India)
  • Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green
  • V, formerly Eve Ensler, Tony Award-winning playwright, activist, performer, and author of the Obie award-winning theatrical phenomenon «The Vagina Monologues»
  • Yang Lan, Founder of Sun Media Group and Sun Culture Foundation, Journalist and Media Entrepreneur
  • Jacki Zehner, President of The Jacquelyn and Gregory Zehner Foundation
  • Jacqueline Novagratz, CEO, Acumen
  • Mia Birdsong, Pathfinder, Activist, Storyteller
  • Catalina Escobar, Founder, CEO, Juanfe Foundation, Bogota, Colombia. 
  • Additional names to be announced.

In addition to streaming on FINTECH.TV, Dangerous Women: Leading Onward will be broadcast globally on Times Now India, CNBC Arabia, CNBC Africa.  A special is also planned to air on Bloomberg USA and UK editions. 

«I am passionately committed to optimizing every platform and opportunity to elevate women’s stories, ideas, and accomplishments, and the invitation to curate and host a series on this exciting new global platform, Fintech.TV, is irresistible,» said Mitchell. «Our vision for Dangerous Women: Leading Onward is to inform and inspire through conversation with some of the world’s most influential and interesting women; to share personal stories and professional accomplishments that model ways to invest time and resources for greater impact—to move onward towards a more just, sustainable, and equitable world.»

«Pat Mitchell has been a mentor to me and champion of women throughout her illustrious career.  Her support to women founders like me globally will always be counted as one of her many legacies. FINTECH.TV is honored to partner with Pat to bring conversations with such path-breakers to our global audiences of financial leaders, family offices, and especially our young audiences who are ready to learn, imbibe and rule,» said Kavita Gupta, co-founder and CSO of FINTECH.TV.

«Pat Mitchell is a beacon of leadership and courageous vulnerability. She is the epitome of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality — an inspiration and empowering force not only for all women and girls, but also for boys, men and the global business world,» said Vince Molinari, CEO of FINTECH.TV.

Dangerous Women: Leading Onward marks Mitchell’s return to the anchor chair after 15 years. As host, Mitchell will expand on her commitment to connect and strengthen the global community of women leaders.

Dangerous Women: Leading Onward is the latest series to launch as part of FINTECH.TV’s impact programming slate.  It recently launched Faces of Race with Roy Wood Jr and plans to roll out two additional series.

About Pat Mitchell
Pat Mitchell is the editorial director of TEDWomen. Throughout her career as a journalist, Emmy-winning producer, and pioneering executive, she has focused on sharing women’s stories. She is chair of the Sundance and the Women’s Media Center boards and a trustee of the VDAY movement, the Skoll Foundation, and the Acumen Fund. She is an advisor to Participant Media and served as a congressional appointment to The American Museum of Women’s History Advisory Council. She is the author of Becoming a Dangerous Woman: Embracing Risk to Change the World.                                 

About FINTECH.TV                                                    
FINTECH.TV is a global media platform bringing you top thought leadership interviews in finance, blockchain, technology, sustainability, impact investing, SDGs and ESG. With a global studio presence at leading international exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, NASDAQ, and the London Stock Exchange, FINTECH.TV reaches 850M households globally through distribution on their digital platform as well as on Bloomberg Television, CNBC Africa, and CNBC Arabia.

 

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FAU Poll: Floridians Bullish on U.S. Economy but Less Certain about Personal Finances, Spending Habits and Daily Routines

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won’t return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022, according to a statewide survey by the <a target="_blank"…

BOCA RATON, Fla., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — While Floridians are upbeat about the U.S. economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, many residents believe their finances won’t return to normal until later this year or even beyond 2022, according to a statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative  (FAU BEPI).

The survey showed that 36 percent of respondents were optimistic about the nation’s economic conditions in the next 12 months, while 28 percent were pessimistic. But personal money matters were another concern, with 21 percent saying it will take six months to a year for their finances to recover and 10 percent saying it will be later in 2022 or beyond.

As a result, consumers are more mindful of trying new product brands to save money. The poll revealed that 43 percent of the 436 respondents are more often changing to less-expensive products and 30 percent are more often researching brand and product choices before buying.

«With continued pressure on household income, consumers have had a change in shopping mindset since the COVD-19 pandemic started,» said Monica Escaleras, Ph.D., director of FAU BEPI in the College of Business. «People are focusing more on better value than brand loyalty, and it seems that this new behavior will continue even after the pandemic subsides.»

What’s more, Floridians believe their pre-pandemic daily routines will take even longer to return to normal than their finances.

More than half of respondents said they are very concerned or concerned about working in an office or job site outside their homes. About 62 percent said they are very concerned or concerned about dining indoors at a restaurant during the next two weeks. More than three-fourths of respondents expressed some form of concern about traveling by plane. 

Meanwhile, nearly one-fourth of those surveyed have received a vaccine. Forty percent would like to receive it, 27 percent said they don’t want it and 9 percent aren’t sure.

The survey results were collected Feb. 25-28 using a Dynata online survey that was administered in English and Spanish. The survey has a margin of error of +/- 4.7 percentage points. The polling results are available by clicking here.

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Visa Franchise Has Launched A New US E-2 Visa Approval Statistics Report

MIAMI, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Visa Franchise, the leading advisor for identifying and analyzing US businesses for foreign nationals who qualify for the E-2 Visa, has recently launched their E-2 Visa Approvals and Denials Statistics report for 2020. The E-2 Visa is one of the most…

MIAMI, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Visa Franchise, the leading advisor for identifying and analyzing US businesses for foreign nationals who qualify for the E-2 Visa, has recently launched their E-2 Visa Approvals and Denials Statistics report for 2020. The E-2 Visa is one of the most popular US visas a foreign national can obtain in order to immigrate to the US. Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the number of visas issued by the US has dropped from 8,7 million non-immigrant visas issued in 2019 to only 4 million non-immigrant visas issued in 2020.

Visa Franchise notes that the E-2 Visa has suffered several policy changes in 2020. These changes were in large part due to the mandate in Section 10 of Executive Order 13780, requiring the Department of State to review all non-immigrant visa reciprocity agreements to make sure they are truly reciprocal. As a result of these changes, citizens of Macedonia are no longer eligible for E-2 Visa, the citizens of Chile, Denmark, Norway, and Latvia have their E-2 Visa validity period reduced, and the citizens of Mexico have their E-2 Visa validity period extended from 12 months to 48 months. In 2020, only 23,493 foreign nationals obtained an E-2 Visa, while 3,266 applicants were rejected. This translates to a denial rate of 12,21%, which is less than half of the 25% denial rate for all non-immigrant visas.

According to Visa Franchise, Japan is the country with the highest E-2 Visa issuances with 8,654 Japanese citizens obtaining this type of visa in 2020. Most of the Japanese E-2 Visas are for E-2 managers that are transferred to work in a E-2 company in the United States. The next places in the report are occupied by Canada with 2,500 approvals, South Korea with 1,973 approvals, Germany with 1,487 approvals, France with 1,279 approvals, Great Britain and Northern Ireland with 1,275 approvals, Mexico with 838 approvals, Italy with 827 approvals, Spain with 583 approvals, and on the 10th place Taiwan, China with 390 approvals. Most E-2 Visas from countries besides Japan and Germany represent investor visas applied by individual entrepreneurs who plan to operate a small U.S. business.

Getting approval for certain immigrant and non-immigrant visas has become more difficult due to the stricter immigration policies implemented under the Trump administration. The E-2 Visa is one of the most popular and sought-after visas in the entire US immigration system. This visa allows applicants to renew indefinitely, enter and exit the US multiple times in the validity period and stay in the US for as long as two years per entry.

Visa Franchise is providing a smooth and secure path for families moving to the US through the E-2 investor visa. They can help foreign nationals looking to legally reside in the US by investing in a US small business. Their team analyzes the best business opportunities for their clients based on their unique profiles. Their research team constantly analyzes franchise and business concepts in order to deliver the best small business investment solutions directly to the customer.

For more information, visit https://www.visafranchise.com/

Media Contact

Patrick Findaro, Visa Franchise, 786-310-1773, info@visafranchise.com

 

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Hospital PMI™ at 57.5%; February 2021 Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

TEMPE, Ariz., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, say the nation’s hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®.

The report was issued today by Nancy LeMaster, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Hospital Business Survey Committee: «The Hospital…

TEMPE, Ariz., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Economic activity in the hospital subsector grew in February for the ninth consecutive month, say the nation’s hospital supply executives in the latest Hospital ISM® Report On Business®.

The report was issued today by Nancy LeMaster, MBA, Chair of the Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) Hospital Business Survey Committee: «The Hospital PMI™ registered 57.5 percent in February, up 1.7 percent­age points from the January reading of 55.8, indicating a ninth consecutive month of growth. The Business Activity Index decreased slightly compared to January. The New Orders and Employment indexes saw increases in February compared to January. The Case Mix Index decreased to 52 percent, down 4.5 percentage points compared to the January reading of 56.5 percent. The Days Payable Outstanding Index decreased to 50.5 percent, down 4.5 percentage points from the January reading of 55 percent. The Technology Spend Index registered 58 percent, an increase of 8 percentage points from the January reading of 50 percent.

«February comments from Business Survey Committee panelists were cautiously optimistic, with the exception of one panelist who wrote, «2021 is full speed ahead!» Overall, coronavirus (COVID-19) cases declined, and some organizations began to schedule more elective surgeries. Panelists reported varying rates of declines in cases, but the consensus expectation was that declines would continue. Supply chain disruptions continued, especially for needles and syringes and nitrile gloves. Availability and high prices were more of an issue for small providers and in rural areas,» says LeMaster.

Hospital PMI™ History

Month

Hospital PMI™

Month

Hospital PMI™

Feb 2021

57.5

Aug 2020

63.8

Jan 2021

55.8

Jul 2020

68.9

Dec 2020

62.6

Jun 2020

63.6

Nov 2020

62.6

May 2020

45.1

Oct 2020

63.0

Apr 2020

46.9

Sep 2020

63.3

Mar 2020

63.8

Average for 12 months – 59.7

High – 68.9

Low – 45.1

About This Report
The information compiled in this report is for the month of February 2021.

The data presented herein is obtained from a survey of hospital supply executives based on information they have collected within their respective organizations. ISM® makes no representation, other than that stated within this release, regarding the individual company data collection procedures. The data should be compared to all other economic data sources when used in decision-making.

Data and Method of Presentation
The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is based on data compiled from hospital purchasing and supply executives nationwide. Survey responses reflect the change, if any, in the current month compared to the previous month. For each of the indicators measured (Business Activity, New Orders, Employment, Supplier Deliveries, Inventories, Prices, Prices: Pharmaceuticals, Prices: Supplies, Backlog of Orders, Imports, Inventory Sentiment, Case Mix, Days Payable Outstanding, Technology Spend, and Touchless Orders), this report shows the percentage reporting each response and the diffusion index. Responses represent raw data and are never changed. Beginning in January 2021, the Report On Business® staff and consultants are gathering market information to better validate the Exports Index. Exports Index data are still being collected.

The Hospital PMI™ is a composite index computed from the following, equally weighted indexes: Business Activity, New Orders, Employment and Supplier Deliveries. Diffusion indexes have the properties of leading indicators and are convenient summary measures showing the prevailing direction of change and the scope of change. A Hospital PMI™ index reading above 50 percent indicates that the hospital sub-sector is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally declining. For the sub-indexes, except Supplier Deliveries, an index reading above 50 percent indicates that the sub-index is generally expanding; below 50 percent indicates that it is generally contracting. A Supplier Deliveries Index above 50 percent indicates slower deliveries and below 50 percent indicates faster deliveries.

The Hospital ISM® Report On Business® survey is sent out to the Hospital Business Survey Committee respondents the first part of each month. Respondents are asked to ONLY report on U.S. operations for the current month. ISM® receives survey responses throughout most of any given month, with the majority of respondents generally waiting until late in the month to submit responses to give the most accurate picture of current business activity. ISM® then compiles the report for release on the fifth business day of the following month.

ISM ROB Content
The Institute for Supply Management® («ISM») Report On Business® (Manufacturing, Services, and Hospital reports) («ISM ROB») contains information, text, files, images, video, sounds, musical works, works of authorship, applications, and any other materials or content (collectively, «Content») of ISM («ISM ROB Content»). ISM ROB Content is protected by copyright, trademark, trade secret, and other laws, and as between you and ISM, ISM owns and retains all rights in the ISM ROB Content. ISM hereby grants you a limited, revocable, nonsublicensable license to access and display on your individual device the ISM ROB Content (excluding any software code) solely for your personal, non-commercial use. The ISM ROB Content shall also contain Content of users and other ISM licensors. Except as provided herein or as explicitly allowed in writing by ISM, you shall not copy, download, stream, capture, reproduce, duplicate, archive, upload, modify, translate, publish, broadcast, transmit, retransmit, distribute, perform, display, sell, or otherwise use any ISM ROB Content.

Except as explicitly and expressly permitted by ISM, you are strictly prohibited from creating works or materials (including, but not limited to tables, charts, data streams, time-series variables, fonts, icons, link buttons, wallpaper, desktop themes, online postcards, montages, mashups and similar videos, greeting cards, and unlicensed merchandise) that derive from or are based on the ISM ROB Content. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the derivative works or materials are sold, bartered, or given away. You shall not either directly or through the use of any device, software, internet site, web-based service, or other means remove, alter, bypass, avoid, interfere with, or circumvent any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices marked on the Content or any digital rights management mechanism, device, or other content protection or access control measure associated with the Content including geo-filtering mechanisms. Without prior written authorization from ISM, you shall not build a business utilizing the Content, whether or not for profit.

You shall not create, recreate, distribute, incorporate in other work, or advertise an index of any portion of the Content unless you receive prior written authorization from ISM. Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute ISM ROB Content can be made by contacting Michelle Rusk in writing at: ISM Research, Institute for Supply Management, 309 W. Elliot Road, Suite 113, Tempe, AZ 85284-1556, or by emailing mrusk@ismworld.org; subject: Content Request.

ISM shall not have any liability, duty, or obligation for or relating to the ISM ROB Content or other information contained herein, any errors, inaccuracies, omissions or delays in providing any ISM ROB Content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon. In no event shall ISM be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages, arising out of the use of the ISM ROB. Report On Business®, PMI®, NMI®, Manufacturing PMI®, Services PMI®, and Hospital PMI™ are registered trademarks and trademarks of Institute for Supply Management®. Institute for Supply Management® and ISM® are registered trademarks of Institute for Supply Management, Inc.

About Institute for Supply Management®
Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) serves supply management professionals in more than 90 countries. Its 50,000 members around the world manage about US$1 trillion in corporate and government supply chain procurement annually. Founded in 1915 as the first supply management institute in the world, ISM is committed to advancing the practice of supply management to drive value and competitive advantage for its members, contributing to a prosperous and sustainable world. ISM leads the profession through the ISM Report On Business®, its highly regarded certification programs and the ISM Mastery Model®. This report has been issued by the association since 1931, except for a four-year interruption during World War II.

The full text version of the Hospital ISM® Report On Business® is posted on ISM®‘s website at www.ismrob.org on the fifth business day* of every month at 10:00 a.m. ET.

The next Hospital ISM® Report On Business® featuring March 2021 data will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

*Unless the New York Stock Exchange is closed.

Contact:

Michelle Rusk

Report On Business® Analyst

ISM®, ROB/Research Manager

Tempe, Arizona

+1 480.455.5944

Email: mrusk@ismworld.org

 

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CETY announces Regulation A subscriptions in $2.57 Million investment

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: CETY), a clean energy company focusing on products and solutions in the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability market, announced today CETY has received subscriptions under its offering under Regulation A+ in the aggregate amount of $2,570,000 at a price of $.08 per share.

Chief Executive Officer of CETY Kam Mahdi said «We are…

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: CETY), a clean energy company focusing on products and solutions in the energy efficiency and environmental sustainability market, announced today CETY has received subscriptions under its offering under Regulation A+ in the aggregate amount of $2,570,000 at a price of $.08 per share.

Chief Executive Officer of CETY Kam Mahdi said «We are grateful for the trust our new investors have in CETY. The new capital infusion should better enable us to execute our previously announced plans and goals for 2021 by accelerating key projects, enhancing supply chain, more rapidly fulfilling existing orders and building infrastructure for higher production volume.

These improvements are critical aspects of our roll out into new markets and to take full advantage of the new available tax incentives for clean energy project development in the United States. We also expect the additional capital to fuel our projected growth in key clean energy markets in China and Europe.»

About Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. (CETY)
Headquartered in Costa Mesa, California, Clean Energy Technologies (CETY) delivers power from heat and biomass with zero emission and low cost. CETY designs, produces and markets clean energy products & solutions focused on energy efficiency and renewable energy. The Company’s principal product is the Clean Cycle™ magnetic bearing heat recovery generator, offered by CETY’s subsidiary Clean Energy HRS, or Heat Recovery Solutions.

The Clean Cycle™ system captures waste heat from a variety of sources and turns it into electricity that can be used or sold back to the grid. CETY’s proven, reliable technology allows municipal, commercial, and industrial users with heat sources, such as from biomass, industrial processes, or energy production, to boost their overall energy efficiency with no additional fuel, no pollutants, and little ongoing maintenance. CETY’s common stock is currently traded on the OTC Market under the symbol CETY.

For more information, visit www.cetyinc.com or www.heatrecoverysolutions.com.

DISCLAIMER
This news release may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with respect to achieving corporate objectives, developing additional project interests, the company’s analysis of opportunities in the acquisition and development of various project interests and certain other matters. These statements are made under the «Safe Harbor» provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements contained herein.

Contact:
Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
Kam Mahdi, CEO
949-273-4990 x814
kmahdi@cetyinc.com 

Clean Energy Technologies, Inc.
2990 Redhill Avenue
Costa Mesa , CA 92626
949.273.4990 main
949.273.4990 fax
www.cetyinc.com

 

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