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Pinnacle Group Named One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women by Newsweek

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Friday, March 8, 2024

DALLAS, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Group, the country's largest Latina-owned workforce solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Group, the country's largest Latina-owned workforce solutions provider, is proud to announce that it has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
  • To that end, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce America's Greatest Workplaces 2024 For Women."
  • Founded and led by Chairman and CEO Nina Vaca, Pinnacle Group was twice named the fastest-growing women-owned/led company in the country by the Women Presidents' Organization.
  • "This is a beautiful validation of what we at Pinnacle Group already know – this is an incredible company for women.

HITN-TV Celebrates Puerto Rican Heritage Month With a Special Historical Series

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

In recognition of their profound impact, HITN-TV , the nation’s leading Spanish-language media source for educational and cultural programming, is thrilled to announce its second annual Puerto Rican Heritage Month celebration.

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  • In recognition of their profound impact, HITN-TV , the nation’s leading Spanish-language media source for educational and cultural programming, is thrilled to announce its second annual Puerto Rican Heritage Month celebration.
  • This year, the network is paying tribute to Puerto Rican trailblazers who have made significant contributions to their communities and beyond with the captivating historical series “ Puerto Rican Heritage .”
    This press release features multimedia.
  • ET, in an exclusive screening hosted at the renowned Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College.
  • For more information about the documentary series and the special screening at the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College, please visit https://www.hitn.org/hitn-celebrates-puerto-rican-heritage-month/ .

AI Startup BlastPoint Exceeds $8M Seed Funding to Accelerate Expansion of Customer Insights Solution

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

BlastPoint , a minority-led AI consumer analytics trailblazer, surpasses $8 million in funding with the recent investment from Curql .

Key Points: 
  • BlastPoint , a minority-led AI consumer analytics trailblazer, surpasses $8 million in funding with the recent investment from Curql .
  • The company will use the capital to accelerate its upward trajectory as the industry’s most personalizable and accurate customer insights solution, empowering businesses across highly regulated industries—including utilities, financial institutions, automotive, insurance, and more—to optimize customer engagement, surpass benchmarks, generate revenue, and achieve growth.
  • This includes the introduction of BlastPoint Foundations to democratize data-driven decision-making by making insights accessible to clients with diverse financial availabilities and reinforcing BlastPoint’s dedication to inclusivity.
  • By thoroughly auditing models, BlastPoint ensures unbiased training to deliver accurate AI outputs that are clear and justifiable.

Employee Empowerment Recognized With Prestigious Honor

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Stellantis' Latins in Connection (LinC) has been named as one of the Top Employee Resource Groups of the Year for 2023 by LATINA Style magazine.

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  • Stellantis' Latins in Connection (LinC) has been named as one of the Top Employee Resource Groups of the Year for 2023 by LATINA Style magazine.
  • "From its members to its leaders, LinC is especially worthy of this deserving honor for all that they do to advocate for and advance Latins across the company and in the community.
  • In a statement, the magazine also congratulated Stellantis for its "support of employee empowerment, retention, promotion and diversity."
  • The report recognized companies that support programs encouraging training, mentorship, leadership development and promotion for Latinas.

MEDIA ALERT: Global Superstar Nathy Peluso Joins Dove to Champion Hair Self-Expression with #MyHairAMiModo Message on the Biggest Night in Latin Music

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Friday, November 17, 2023

Last month, Dove announced #MyHairAMiModo in partnership with Latina advocates to help drive catalyzing conversations surrounding the limiting societal expectations associated with Latinas' hair and celebrate the beautiful diversity of hair within the community.

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  • Last month, Dove announced #MyHairAMiModo in partnership with Latina advocates to help drive catalyzing conversations surrounding the limiting societal expectations associated with Latinas' hair and celebrate the beautiful diversity of hair within the community.
  • As top artists gathered for the Latin music industry's biggest night in Sevilla, Spain, Nathy Peluso celebrated #MyHairAMiModo on the red carpet.
  • Known to express herself through her hair and bold style, Nathy helped amplify the #MyHairAMiModo message with the goal of encouraging women to embrace their diverse hair types and styles.
  • Renowned hairstylist Iván Gómez partnered with Dove to style Nathy's hair for this iconic evening in Latin music.

ONDA, an Auberge Spa, Debuts at Susurros Del CorazSn, Auberge Resorts Collection as the Largest and Most Innovative Resort Spa on the Bahía de Banderas

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

PUNTA DE MITA, Mexico, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Susurros del CorazSn, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning, beachfront resort in Punta de Mita on the cusp of its one-year anniversary, today unveils its new spa and wellness concept, ONDA, an Auberge Spa. The largest and most innovative resort spa on the Bahía de Banderas, its 11 treatment rooms and luxurious facilities are tucked into a serene setting where the jungle meets the sea. Drawing on the Mexican phrase, "que onda?," which asks "what's your vibe?," ONDA answers with joyfulness, playfulness and lightness. As wellness becomes more sought-after year after year, there is often an underlying stress that can come with thinking you're not well "enough." ONDA echoes the qualities of Mexico's culture—full of color, joy, celebration, authenticity and nature—that lure travelers to the destination in the first place, for a higher state of wellbeing that everyone can embrace. By incorporating this essence and energy into its body therapies, immersive treatments and movement classes, ONDA will be the go-to destination for wellness seekers around the Riviera Nayarit.

Key Points: 
  • The largest and most innovative resort spa on the Bahía de Banderas, its 11 treatment rooms and luxurious facilities are tucked into a serene setting where the jungle meets the sea.
  • We wanted to extend that feeling into the spa and bring out the fun in wellbeing.
  • "In Mexico, a person with a great vibe and positive energy is referred to as someone with a great 'onda.'
  • Embodying the relaxed oceanfront living that defines Susurros as a resort, ONDA's design mirrors the raw simplicity of the destination.

2FIT™ BRANDS Initiates Major Push Into Global Healthy Snacks Market Projected to Reach $152.5 Billion by 2030 - Amazon Top-Selling Gluten-Free, Vegan Protein Bar Brand Now Available at Common Market Co-Op

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

MIAMI, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2FIT BRANDS (2FIT) recently announced the inclusion of its growing line of vegan protein bars and Vegan Protein Bites at Common Market Co-Op – a specialty grocery store that focuses on affordable and conscientious products for a wide variety of diets and lifestyles. The inclusion of 2FIT products at Common Market Co-Op is the beginning of a major marketing push by the company to raise brand awareness, while expanding the business into a variety of retail stories and lengthening their product reach across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "Our company was founded to empower women by delivering tasty vegan and healthy products," said Nathalia Rojas, Co-Founder of 2FIT.
  • "And that mission is one of the major inspirations that keeps us working hard.
  • But we are a brand suitable for everyone – and we're always happy to welcome new consumers!"
  • "Our products are meant for anyone who likes a flavorful snack that is also pure and healthy," said Marcela Charry, 2FIT Co-Founder.

PepsiCo Selects 10 Hispanic-Owned Food and Beverage Startups to Join the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

PURCHASE, N.Y., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) announced the 10 finalists chosen to participate in the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos (Together We Grow) Edition. For the first time in its history, the program is focused on supporting emerging Hispanic businesses that provide products, services and technology solutions across the food and beverage industry.

Key Points: 
  • Through the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition, we're committed to helping even more businesses grow faster and sustain their long-term performance."
  • The Greenhouse Accelerator program launched in Europe in 2016 and expanded to North America in 2018.
  • This is the eighth Greenhouse Accelerator program, and the objective remains the same: to support entrepreneurs in their growth.
  • For more information on PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator: Juntos Crecemos Edition, please visit https://greenhouseaccelerator.com/juntos-crecemos/ .

Fairview Capital Releases 2022 Market Review, Tracking the Growth of Woman and Minority-Owned Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms in the United States

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Fairview Capital, one of the largest minority-owned private equity and venture capital investment management firms in the United States, with over $10 billion under management since inception, today released the Firm’s 2022 Market Review of Woman and Minority-Owned Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms .

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  • Fairview Capital, one of the largest minority-owned private equity and venture capital investment management firms in the United States, with over $10 billion under management since inception, today released the Firm’s 2022 Market Review of Woman and Minority-Owned Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230317005191/en/
    The data shows that the opportunity for backing woman and minority-owned private equity and venture capital firms is at record levels.
  • Fairview similarly observed a record 346 women and minority-owned firms in the market raising capital during the year, up from 280 firms in 2021.
  • Spotlight on venture capital: In 2022, 75% of woman and minority-owned firms were raising venture capital funds.

Condé Nast Traveler Names Virgi Schiffino Kennedy, Founder of Lux Voyage, a "Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2023"

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virgi Schiffino Kennedy, Founder of Lux Voyage, a Philadelphia-based, private luxury travel consultancy that provides travel aficionados with tailor-made, extraordinary journeys worldwide, has been awarded the prestigious Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2023 Award. The Condé Nast Traveler's annual list of Top Travel Specialists Award is a highly coveted accolade that recognizes Lux Voyage's commitment to providing unparalleled luxury travel experiences to its clients and recognizes the best in the luxury travel service industry. The selection process is rigorous and winners are chosen by a panel of Condé Nast editors and travel experts who evaluate thousands of nominations from world-renown brands across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Virgi Schiffino Kennedy, Founder of Lux Voyage , a Philadelphia-based, private luxury travel consultancy that provides travel aficionados with tailor-made, extraordinary journeys worldwide, has been awarded the prestigious Condé Nast Top Travel Specialist for 2023 Award .
  • The Condé Nast Traveler's annual list of Top Travel Specialists Award is a highly coveted accolade that recognizes Lux Voyage's commitment to providing unparalleled luxury travel experiences to its clients and recognizes the best in the luxury travel service industry.
  • A Latina-owned, luxury travel company, Lux Voyage is renowned for its bespoke and unique itineraries that cater to the most discerning travelers.
  • Founded by Dominican-born, Virgi Schiffino Kennedy, Lux Voyage has set the standard of what a luxury travel planner can and should be.