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Hyundai Motor North America appoints Edgar Carranza as Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Motor México

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

MEXICO CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hyundai Motor North America has named Edgar Carranza, Hyundai Motor Mexico (HMM), Chief Executive Officer effective August 1.

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  • MEXICO CITY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hyundai Motor North America has named Edgar Carranza, Hyundai Motor Mexico (HMM), Chief Executive Officer effective August 1.
  • "Hyundai continues to position itself strategically in the Mexican market, given our focus on customer satisfaction and providing them with products that are innovative, safe and offer differentiated quality", said Edgar Carranza, CEO of Hyundai Motor Mxico.
  • Before joining Hyundai Motor de Mxico, he held key positions within Nissan Motor Company in Mexico, the United States and Japan.
  • Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) was established in 2018 to provide strategic oversight of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Canada, Hyundai Motor Mexico, Genesis Motor America, and Genesis Motor Canada.

Hyundai Motor North America Announces Promotions Among National Market Leadership Teams

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

Tedros Mengiste is Promoted to Vice President, Genesis Sales Operations, Genesis Motor America

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  • Tedros Mengiste is Promoted to Vice President, Genesis Sales Operations, Genesis Motor America
    Bob Kim is Promoted to Vice President, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America
    David VandeLinde is Promoted to Vice President, After-Sales, Hyundai Motor America
    FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jos Muoz, president and chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) announced today the promotion of five key members of his HMNA executive team.
  • Randy Parker is promoted to CEO of Hyundai Motor America (HMA).
  • Bob Kim is promoted to vice president, national sales, Hyundai Motor America.
  • And having Ted and Bob leading sales efforts for GMA and HMA will ensure we continue to increase market share across both brands in the U.S."
    Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) was established in 2018 to provide strategic oversight of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Canada, Hyundai Motor Mexico, Genesis Motor America, and Genesis Motor Canada.

Fayre launches NFT Marketplace, the first part of their Web3 ecosystem which will include decentralized loyalty and check-in-to-earn

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- London based Fayre Labs, a Web3 gateway connecting brands and fans, has launched their NFT marketplace, Fayre.com, which includes 0% transaction fees when their FayreCard NFT is used or Fayre token is locked.

Key Points: 
  • Zero transaction fees for members is a key differentiator in current market conditions where price sensitivity is a major issue.
  • The Fayre NFT marketplace is the first piece of a broader Web3 ecosystem that is being built.
  • Other differentiators include a brand dashboard that allows brands and IP owners to communicate and engage with their NFT holders and create and manage NFT memberships.
  • "Fayre aims to attract the next 10 million NFT owners and this starts with brands, and their existing fans," said Carranza.

Fayre raised $3.8 million to help brands create and manage NFT communities

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Monday, February 14, 2022

Immediately after Boson, Carranza decided to launch Fayre, a platform where brands and celebrities can create and manage NFT fan drops as clubs or decentralized loyalty programs.

Key Points: 
  • Immediately after Boson, Carranza decided to launch Fayre, a platform where brands and celebrities can create and manage NFT fan drops as clubs or decentralized loyalty programs.
  • It allows brands and IP owners to manage NFT communities similar to how they manage other social platforms.
  • Carranza and his talented team are also currently exploring NFT use cases for brands in the Metaverse and P2E (play to earn gaming).
  • Fayre aims to be a top-five NFT community player alongside other leading Web3 companies.

SBA Announces Recipients of Tibbetts Awards for Demonstrating Significant Economic and Social Impact from R&D Funding

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

For nearly four decades, the SBIR and STTR programs have been assisting small businesses with launching ideas from conception to market.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly four decades, the SBIR and STTR programs have been assisting small businesses with launching ideas from conception to market.
  • The Tibbetts Awards highlight our nations next generation of competitive creators who help push the U.S. economy into the future, said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
  • These stories demonstrate the substantial economic and social benefit of the SBIR and STTR programs and their impact on our economy.
  • It boasts one of the highest returns on taxpayer investment when measuring federal funding and economic impact.

SBA Announces Military Spouse Employment Partnership with the Defense Department

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Washington, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Dec. 9, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration will join the Department of Defenses Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP ) for a virtual ceremony.

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  • Washington, Dec. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Dec. 9, 2020, the U.S. Small Business Administration will join the Department of Defenses Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP ) for a virtual ceremony.
  • MSEP connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who commit to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses.
  • SBA proudly joins this partnership, which will strengthen our Agencys dedication and support to the one million military spouses in our nations military community located around the world, said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
  • Military spouses are skilled, diverse, problem solvers, and we welcome their contributions to SBA.

Hardwire Donates Two Million Face Shields to New York City Schools

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Hardwire's donation of top-quality, U.S.-manufactured face shields will provide an added layer of protection for all teachers and faculty members throughout the New York City School System.

Key Points: 
  • Hardwire's donation of top-quality, U.S.-manufactured face shields will provide an added layer of protection for all teachers and faculty members throughout the New York City School System.
  • In the last two weeks, Hardwire dispatched 35 trucks to the New York City Department of Education.
  • "Our city owes a debt of gratitude to those, like Hardwire, who stepped up to help New York during this crisis," said Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza.
  • "These face shields will be put to immediate use serving students across this city especially our students with disabilities.

Readout from the SBA /Treasury Roundtable Discussion with Minority Depository Institutions

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Sunday, August 2, 2020

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, 2020, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Justin Muzinich, U.S. and other senior Treasury and SBA officials participated in a roundtable discussion with National Bankers Association Chairman Kenneth Kelly and executives from several minority depository institutions (MDIs).

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 30, 2020, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Jovita Carranza, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Justin Muzinich, U.S. and other senior Treasury and SBA officials participated in a roundtable discussion with National Bankers Association Chairman Kenneth Kelly and executives from several minority depository institutions (MDIs).
  • The discussion focused on the MDIs' experiences as lenders in the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), including their work to serve small businesses in low- and moderate-income communities.
  • Administrator Carranza and Deputy Secretary Muzinich thanked the MDIs for their continued efforts in ensuring that PPP funds reach all communities in need.
  • As of July 24, 2020, 171 MDIs had participated in the PPP, approving over 120,000 loans for more than $10 billion.

Jovita Carranza Pledges to Create More Opportunities for Women, Underserved, and Veteran Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, January 14, 2020

She served in the George W. Bush Administration as Deputy Administrator, from 2006-2009.

Key Points: 
  • She served in the George W. Bush Administration as Deputy Administrator, from 2006-2009.
  • The President nominated Administrator Carranza to lead the SBA while she was serving as the 44th Treasurer of the United States.
  • "I look forward to helping elevate female entrepreneurs and our military veterans, expanding access to SBA resources among entrepreneurs in disadvantaged communities, and continuing to prioritize disaster relief."
  • I intend to put particular emphasis on opening more doors for women and for entrepreneurs in underserved communities, including military families and veterans.

U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza and Florida Lt. Governor Jeanette Nuñez Applaud Hispanic Entrepreneurship at The Latino Coalition's Latina's Prosperity Summit

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Tuesday, October 1, 2019

With an emphasis on Latinas in business, the one-day event celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the entrepreneurial power and success of the Latino community.

Key Points: 
  • With an emphasis on Latinas in business, the one-day event celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing the entrepreneurial power and success of the Latino community.
  • During the summit, Treasurer Carranza applauded the achievements of Hispanic entrepreneurs saying, "Small business is a vital component to our nation's economy,"said U.S. Treasurer Jovita Carranza.
  • Also praising Hispanic entrepreneurship was Florida's first Latina Lieutenant Governor, Jeanette Nuez.
  • During the Latina's Prosperity Summit, TLC signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Prospanica, an association advocating for Hispanic business professionals for three decades.