Multicultural Center of the South

Drinking Water Quality, Flooding, Trash Top Water Concerns of Disadvantaged and Tribal Communities

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The quality of drinking water, flooding, lack of access to adequate green space, contamination and pollutants, and trash are among the most urgent water-related concerns facing low-income and tribal populations around the nine-county Bay Area, according to the Regional Needs Assessment released today by the San Francisco Estuary Partnership. Led by members of disadvantaged and tribal communities, the report was developed through the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Program's Disadvantaged Communities and Tribal Involvement program, which is funded by the California Department of Water Resources.

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  • Led by members of disadvantaged and tribal communities, the report was developed through the Bay Area Integrated Regional Water Management Program's Disadvantaged Communities and Tribal Involvement program, which is funded by the California Department of Water Resources.
  • Concerns about tap water quality were particularly noted across the Bay Area, a region typically known for its high-quality drinking water.
  • "This report sheds light on the systemic and pervasive nature of water quality and water management problems shared by disadvantaged and tribal communities throughout the Bay Area.
  • Many participants directly linked their concerns over different water issues to their personal health and the health of their communities.

Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Showcases New Minority- and Women-Owned Supplier Content Experience on Proof ® eCommerce Platform

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
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Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazers)the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced it has launched a new content section on SGProof.com, created specifically to highlight the Companys minority- and women-owned supplier partners.

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  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits (Southern Glazers)the world's pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcoholtoday announced it has launched a new content section on SGProof.com, created specifically to highlight the Companys minority- and women-owned supplier partners.
  • The new initiative will provide minority- and women-owned brands the opportunity to promote their products through editorial content on the eCommerce platform.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210921005234/en/
    Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits' new content section on SGProof.com, created specifically to highlight the Companys minority- and women-owned supplier partners (Photo: Business Wire)
    Retailers are interested in diversifying their shelves, and Southern Glazers is delivering an increased selection of minority- and women-owned brands, said April Alejandro, Vice President, Multicultural Center of Excellence, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits.
  • Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits is the worlds pre-eminent distributor of beverage alcohol, and proud to be a multi-generational, family-owned company.

Amid Recent Growth, Commercial Development Resources Hires Two Civil Engineers to Support Boom in California Land Development Projects

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Tuesday, August 31, 2021
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Working under Founder Aaron Albertson, Villanueva is a civil engineering project manager and Ocampo is an associate engineer.

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  • Working under Founder Aaron Albertson, Villanueva is a civil engineering project manager and Ocampo is an associate engineer.
  • A graduate of Portland State University, Villanueva holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering and holds the Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
  • Ocampo is a recent graduate of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering.
  • Founded in 2007, Commercial Development Resources is an industry leader in civil engineering and land development services in Southern California.

Multicultural Center of the South to Host 15th Annual Taste of Culture Fundraiser on Saturday, July 27

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
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BOSSIER CITY, La., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Multicultural Center of the South, a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate the general public about the rich diversity and history of Shreveport-Bossier, Northwest Louisiana, and the South, will host its annual Taste of Culture fundraiser event, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel in Bossier City.

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  • BOSSIER CITY, La., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Multicultural Center of the South, a nonprofit organization with a mission to educate the general public about the rich diversity and history of Shreveport-Bossier, Northwest Louisiana, and the South, will host its annual Taste of Culture fundraiser event, 6-9 p.m., Saturday, July 27 at DiamondJacks Casino and Hotel in Bossier City.
  • Tickets for the event are $50 each and are available for purchase at http://www.MCCSouth.org .
  • Established in 1999, the Multicultural Center of the South is Louisiana's only multicultural center.
  • To receive future updates from the Multicultural Center of the South, like the organizational page on Facebook by searching @MCCSouth.