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DIVERSIFIED RESTAURANT GROUP CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF NEW TACO BELL IN INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI ON SEPTEMBER 29

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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INDEPENDENCE, Mo., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees operating more than 325 Taco Bell locations, is opening its newest Taco Bell in Independence, MO at 16502 US Highway 40. A grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting open to the public is slated for Friday, September 29 from 10am - noon.

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  • INDEPENDENCE, Mo., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Diversified Restaurant Group (DRG), one of the largest Taco Bell franchisees operating more than 325 Taco Bell locations, is opening its newest Taco Bell in Independence, MO at 16502 US Highway 40.
  • A grand opening celebration with a ribbon cutting open to the public is slated for Friday, September 29 from 10am - noon.
  • The first 100 customers to make a purchase will get a Taco Bell branded cup with a free taco coupon.
  • To place an order with the new Independence Taco Bell restaurant, download the Taco Bell app from the App Store or Google Play.

SEVEN IN TEN HISPANIC SMALL BUSINESSES OPTIMISTIC ABOUT FUTURE, DESPITE HEADWINDS

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, Hispanic-owned businesses contribute over $800 billion dollars to the U.S. economy, and Hispanic entrepreneurs are starting businesses at a rate roughly three times the general population. However, millions of Hispanic small businesses (HSBs) disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 are still working to financially recover.

Key Points: 
  • Survey reveals that post-pandemic, Hispanic small businesses are rebounding nicely, yet may be missing opportunities to prepare for future challenges.
  • However, millions of Hispanic small businesses (HSBs) disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 are still working to financially recover.
  • According to a new survey released today from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) and Nationwide in collaboration with Reimagine Main Street , the majority of Hispanic small businesses (HSBs) are optimistic about the future of their business, despite the fact that only two in five are optimistic about the future of the economy.
  • Small businesses and their workers must rebound from the COVID-19 crisis so that communities thrive and the benefits ripple throughout the economy.

Candidate Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen Gains Major Ground as One of the Top 3 Candidates in the Heated Insurance Commissioner Race

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Sunday, June 5, 2022
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Dr. Allen's advertising platform has taken off across the state, reaching voters from San Diego to Oakland, California.

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  • Dr. Allen's advertising platform has taken off across the state, reaching voters from San Diego to Oakland, California.
  • Candidate Allen has appeared on many podcasts, radio shows, and local television, including Hollywood Unlocked with Jason Lee and The Cut.
  • For 20 years, Dr. Eugene Allen and his wife, Dr. Connie Yu Allen, have centered their commitment to the communities of Los Angeles.
  • Dr. Allen is a friend, brother, and son to those who come into contact with the candidate.

California Poised to Be First State to Stop Geolocation Tracking, New Report Shows Need For Privacy Protections From Connected Cars says Consumer Watchdog

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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However, California is poised to be the first in the nation with an "opt-out" for precise geo-location that is set to take effect in California by 2023.

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  • However, California is poised to be the first in the nation with an "opt-out" for precise geo-location that is set to take effect in California by 2023.
  • The report was presented to the California Privacy Protection Agency at public hearings held today.
  • "Consumers should have the right to say no to being tracked in their cars" said the report's author, Justin Kloczko.
  • "California's new privacy law offers the best hope for limits on automotive surveillance if the California Privacy Protection Agency fulfills its mandate to give consumers an opt out right.

TEGNA Names Humberto Hormaza President and General Manager at WTIC-WCCT in Hartford

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Monday, February 28, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Humberto Hormaza has been named president and general manager at WTIC - WCCT , the FOX and CW affiliates in Hartford, Conn., effective March 7.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Humberto Hormaza has been named president and general manager at WTIC - WCCT , the FOX and CW affiliates in Hartford, Conn., effective March 7.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220228005834/en/
    Humberto Hormaza named president and general manager at WTIC-WCCT in Hartford, Conn. (Photo: Business Wire)
    Hormaza joins WTIC-WCCT from Entravision Communications Corporation in Orlando, Fla., where hes served as senior vice president and general manager since 2014.
  • Humberto is a proven leader with an outstanding track record, said Larry Delia, SVP, media operations, TEGNA.
  • Prior to Entravision, Hormaza was local sales manager at WJAN and WFUN in Miami and led the launch of MundoFOX.

HELLO ALICE LAUNCHES THE YEAR OF SMALL BUSINESS, A MOVEMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAACP, U.S. HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK, AND MASTERCARD®

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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The Year of Small Business (YOSB) will open up equitable access to capital, direct consumer spending toward small business owners, and provide business education, networks, and opportunities to 3 million small business owners.

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  • The Year of Small Business (YOSB) will open up equitable access to capital, direct consumer spending toward small business owners, and provide business education, networks, and opportunities to 3 million small business owners.
  • Each cohort supports 2,500 diverse entrepreneurs, divided into small groups for a personalized, hands-on experience supported by a growth-focused curriculum.
  • "We're proud to partner with Hello Alice on the Year of Small Business to broaden our collective impact and celebrate the small business community."
  • For small business owners, organizations, and corporations interested in getting involved in the Year of Small Business, please visit https://helloalice.com/the-year-of-small-business/ .

The Largest Coalition of National Small Business Organizations, Small Business Roundtable, Applauds Bipartisan Infrastructure Passage

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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While infrastructure week became a punchline in Washington, these investments in roads, bridges and technology is not a joke to American small businesses.

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  • While infrastructure week became a punchline in Washington, these investments in roads, bridges and technology is not a joke to American small businesses.
  • We applaud the Administration and Congress for their bipartisan efforts to reach an agreement on a comprehensive infrastructure plan.
  • The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is proud of our lawmakers for moving bipartisan legislation across the finish line for women business owners across America.
  • The Small Business Roundtable (http://www.smallbusinessroundtable.org/) is a coalition of leading small business and entrepreneurship organizations, dedicated to advancing policy, securing access, and promoting inclusion to benefit the businesses at the heart of the American economy.

California Hispanic Chambers Of Commerce Demand Accountability As Recent Report Reflects California's Newest Energy Providers Are Woefully Behind In Contracting With The State's Diverse Small Businesses

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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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SACRAMENTO,Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A recent report commissioned by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) has revealed that California's Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) are woefully behind in contracting with the state's diverse small businesses.

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  • SACRAMENTO,Calif., Aug. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A recent report commissioned by the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) has revealed that California's Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs) are woefully behind in contracting with the state's diverse small businesses.
  • Community Choice Aggregators are a much newer set of energy agencies regulated by the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC).
  • "California is home to the nation's largest and fastest growing segment of diverse small businesses," said Julian Canete, President and CEO, CHCC.
  • The CHCC, through its network of over 103 local Hispanic chambers and trade associations, represents the interest of over 815,000 Hispanic businesses in California.

Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities Say Nasdaq’s New Board Diversity Reporting Rule Is a Missed Opportunity for People with Disabilities

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Friday, August 6, 2021
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34-90574, that requires U.S.-listed companies to meet certain diversity objectives and report on the composition of their boards of directors.

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  • 34-90574, that requires U.S.-listed companies to meet certain diversity objectives and report on the composition of their boards of directors.
  • Disability:IN believes that Nasdaq missed an important opportunity to demonstrate to corporate America that people with disabilities matter in diversity metrics and that disability disclosure is a material issue for investors.
  • The disability community comprises 1.3 billion people worldwide, including nearly 33 million working-age Americans, and should be included in corporate diversity initiatives and in the national conversation around diversity and equality.
  • As a national cross-disability rights organization AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 50+ million Americans with disabilities.

United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and National Minority Supplier Development Council Host a Virtual Candidate Legislative Forum on Thursday, October 8, 2020

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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
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Washington, DC, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.

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  • Washington, DC, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
  • ET, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) and the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC) are teaming up to host a non-partisan Virtual Candidate and Legislative Forum.
  • We are pleased to partner with the USHCC to create a platform for legislators and policy makers to discuss their agenda for minority business advancement.
  • Its important to ensure that minority business enterprises are at the forefront of policy development as we near the 2020 election, said Adrienne Trimble, President & CEO, NMSDC.