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On/Go for Good, Charitable Foundation, Donates Essential Intrivo COVID-19 Test Solutions to the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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MIAMI, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On/Go for Good, the charitable foundation founded by Intrivo, the leading health technology company that delivers the On/Go digital health suite for a variety of health and wellness related conditions, has made a much needed donation of COVID-19 tests to the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP.) The tests are to be used for distribution to the public through the Ventanilla de Salud program at Mexican Consulates throughout the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Contributions are made in the form of financial support, medical supplies, and technology resources.
  • Our collaboration with the U.S.- Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership exemplifies our commitment to helping everyone live healthier, happier lives."
  • Andy Carey, Executive Director of the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership, said, "We are elated to continue to support COVID-19 programming with our partners at On/Go.
  • Recently, On/Go for Good has been recognized by Fierce Healthcare as a 2023 Fierce 50 honoree for Social Impact.

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER COVID-19 TESTING PROGRAM ENDS

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP), the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Cross Border Xpress (CBX) announce the end of the U.S.-Mexico Border COVID-19 Testing Program at the San Diego-Tijuana CBX on June 29, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • SAN DIEGO, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP), the Consulate General of Mexico in San Diego, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), and Cross Border Xpress (CBX) announce the end of the U.S.-Mexico Border COVID-19 Testing Program at the San Diego-Tijuana CBX on June 29, 2023.
  • A total of 16,857 individuals, aged 5 and up, participated in the program, and 564 positive COVID-19 cases were identified.
  • "We greatly appreciate our community partnership with BPP and extend our thanks to Cross Border Xpress for allowing us to provide this important service to our community."
  • Funded by the CDPH's California Office of Binational Border Health, the program allowed the CDPH COVID-19 Testing Task Force to test for COVID-19 and to provide international travelers with information about COVID-19 prevention and treatment.

Joaquin Luken Named San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border Coalition Executive Director

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border Coalition (SBC) is pleased to announce Joaquin Luken as the organization's next Executive Director.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of the San Diego-Tijuana Smart Border Coalition (SBC) is pleased to announce Joaquin Luken as the organization's next Executive Director.
  • "It is a great privilege to lead the Smart Border Coalition," said Luken.
  • "Joaquin has a deep understanding of the U.S.-Mexico border region," said Steve Williams, who co-chaired the SBC selection committee.
  • He has extensive experience in business development and management, real estate, publishing, trade organizations, marketing, communications, sales, and program development on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico Border.

The Best of the US and Mexico

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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The U.S. side the region spans from the Gulf of Mexico ports in Brownsville-Cameron County in the east to the logistics centers of the Laredo-Webb County area in the west.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. side the region spans from the Gulf of Mexico ports in Brownsville-Cameron County in the east to the logistics centers of the Laredo-Webb County area in the west.
  • The Mexican portion of the region extends from the beaches of Matamoros in the east to the manufacturing plants of Nuevo Laredo in the west.
  • Rio South Texas allows companies to leverage strengths of the U.S. and Mexico under one integrated management structure.
  • One of the unique trade benefits of Rio South Texas' geographic location is its bi-national operational flexibility.

The Best of the US and Mexico

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Monday, June 20, 2022
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The U.S. side the region spans from the Gulf of Mexico ports in Brownsville-Cameron County in the east to the logistics centers of the Laredo-Webb County area in the west.

Key Points: 
  • The U.S. side the region spans from the Gulf of Mexico ports in Brownsville-Cameron County in the east to the logistics centers of the Laredo-Webb County area in the west.
  • The Mexican portion of the region extends from the beaches of Matamoros in the east to the manufacturing plants of Nuevo Laredo in the west.
  • One of the unique trade benefits of Rio South Texas' geographic location is its bi-national operational flexibility.
  • And with SpaceX operations at Starbase, Texas ramping up, the Rio South Texas region may soon feature trade connections beyond terrestrial confines.

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER PHILANTHROPY PARTNERSHIP AND VENTANILLA DE SALUD AT THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF MEXICO IN SAN DIEGO BEGIN FREE COVID-19 RAPID TESTING AT CROSS BORDER XPRESS

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A collaboration between the Ventanilla de Salud program of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, the State of California, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) has begun providing free COVID-19 rapid testing to California-bound travelers, two years and older, at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facilities in San Diego, California.

Key Points: 
  • This program is supported by the California Department of Public Health, Office of Binational Border Health, and the COVID-19 Testing Taskforce.
  • SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --A collaboration between the Ventanilla de Salud program of the General Consulate of Mexico in San Diego, the State of California, and the U.S.-Mexico Border Philanthropy Partnership (BPP) has begun providing free COVID-19 rapid testing to California-bound travelers, two years and older, at the Cross Border Xpress (CBX) facilities in San Diego, California.
  • "I congratulate the Border Philanthropy Partnership, an ally of the Consulate in the Ventanilla de Salud program that operates daily at our offices, for having been selected to provide rapid tests at CBX," said Ambassador Carlos Gonzlez Gutirrez, Consul General of Mexico in San Diego.
  • The Ventanilla provides reliable information on health topics, counseling, and referrals to available and accessible health services.

Brownsville - The New Silicon Valley of Space

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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Additionally, Arseneau announced that 9point8 Capital is creating a Space Scholarship Fund that will be available for students in Brownsville who attend the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, Arseneau announced that 9point8 Capital is creating a Space Scholarship Fund that will be available for students in Brownsville who attend the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley.
  • Brownsville is often considered the third city for space after Cape Canaveral and Houston in the U.S. and is well on its way to becoming the Silicon Valley of Space because of its ties with SpaceX.
  • Their innovative agile approach to the space industry is considered more effective than what traditional space companies have seen in the past.
  • As the latest New Space City, Brownsville's space ecosystem is growing with SpaceX, Spaced Ventures, and Space Channel.