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IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Millions of Latinos live financially between multiple countries – working in one place while supporting family in another. Yet the financial system has never been designed for that reality. DNERO, a new borderless Neobank, officially launches March 24 to address this gap with a unified digital platform built specifically for people who manage finances across the United States and Latin America.

“The Latino economy already operates across borders, but the financial system still doesn’t,” said Vanessa Mena, CMO at DNERO. “Millions of Latinos live financially between multiple countries, working in one place, supporting family in another, but the tools available today were never designed for that reality. DNERO was created to build the financial infrastructure that finally matches how the modern Latino economy actually moves.”

A Single Platform for Cross-Border Financial Lives
DNERO introduces a digital wallet that consolidates remittances, payments, and financial management into one unified ecosystem. The platform was designed specifically for the financial reality of millions of Latinos living between the United States and Latin America. Users can send money across borders with a flat $2 fee per transfer, access a cashback debit card, and manage their finances across multiple countries without the friction of traditional banking systems.

The platform addresses a costly problem for Latino communities. Today, many people pay between $8 and $20 or more per transfer once all fees and exchange rate spreads are included. DNERO replaces percentage-based fees, hidden foreign exchange margins, and multiple processing charges with transparent, predictable pricing, all accessible directly from your phone. Users can move money anytime, from anywhere, without ever needing to step into a physical bank branch.

At launch, DNERO will focus on the financial corridor between the United States and Mexico, one of the largest cross-border financial flows in the world. Expansion into El Salvador and Colombia is planned in the coming months, followed by a phased rollout across up to 22 Latin American countries as DNERO builds a borderless financial infrastructure designed to serve the rapidly growing global Latino economy.

Built for a Borderless Generation
DNERO’s approach differs from traditional remittance services by treating cross-border money movement as the foundation of a broader financial ecosystem rather than a standalone transaction. The platform is designed to help users move from simply sending money to building long-term wealth through credit-building tools and future services including insurance and mortgages.

DNERO operates on a modern financial infrastructure built through partnerships with leading fintech platforms and financial institutions. Together, this ecosystem connects payment networks, international banking systems, and local financial rails across multiple countries – creating what DNERO describes as a new layer of borderless financial rails for the global Latino economy. Through these integrations, including international banking connectivity enabled by its fintech partners, DNERO helps facilitate fast, seamless account-to-account money movement while reducing many of the traditional intermediaries, delays, and costs associated with cross-border transfers.

“While traditional systems were built decades ago for domestic banking, DNERO’s infrastructure is designed for the borderless financial reality the Latino community lives in today,” Mena explained.

Founding Members Program Opens March 24
The first 10,000 users to join DNERO will become Founding Members, receiving 12 months of free transactions across the platform. This group will form the initial community building the DNERO financial movement from day one. Once the first 10,000 spots are filled, the platform will remain open to new users under the standard $2 flat-fee structure.

Interested users can join the early Founding Members access by downloading the app and registering.

From Money Movement to Wealth Building
DNERO’s vision extends beyond solving immediate remittance challenges. The company aims to create a platform where Latinos can manage finances, access credit, and build generational wealth within one unified system.

“Our vision is to move the community from simply moving money to building wealth,” said Mena. “For a community that has historically been underserved by traditional banking systems, access to these tools is critical. DNERO is designed to help Latinos not only support their families today, but also build financial stability and generational wealth for the future.”

The company’s expansion strategy prioritizes corridors over individual countries, focusing on markets where strong migration patterns, remittance flows, and economic connections already exist. This corridor-first approach allows DNERO to build financial infrastructure that reflects how the Latino economy actually lives and moves across borders.

Addressing a Global Market Gap
DNERO was founded on the recognition that the Latino economy had already become global while the financial system serving it had not. The platform represents years of development focused on building technology, securing institutional-grade banking partnerships, and designing a financial system that reflects how millions of people actually move money.

The Latino economy has already gone global,” Mena said. “DNERO is building the financial system that finally catches up.

As the Latino economy continues to grow globally, DNERO positions itself as the financial operating layer supporting that growth for a borderless generation building businesses, supporting families, and creating wealth across multiple countries.

About DNERO
DNERO is a borderless Neobank building the financial infrastructure for the modern Latino economy. Through a unified digital platform, DNERO enables real-time international account-to-account transfers, payments, and financial management tools designed for people who live financially between the United States and Latin America. The company launches March 24, 2025, with service between the United States and Mexico, with planned expansion to El Salvador and Colombia followed by a phased rollout across up to 22 Latin American countries as DNERO builds a borderless financial infrastructure designed to serve the rapidly growing global Latino economy.

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SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Italian aerospace exports to the United States rose nearly 8% in 2025, expanding about five times faster than overall U.S. aerospace imports, according to data analyzed by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). U.S. aerospace imports from Italy reached $1.71 billion, a 7.94% increase from the previous year, while total U.S. aerospace imports rose 1.53% to $42.2 billion, based on Trade Data Monitor figures processed by ITA’s Houston office. The growth underscores strengthening supply-chain ties between Italian manufacturers and the U.S. aerospace industry as more than 20 Italian companies prepare to participate in the Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (ADSS) in Seattle on March 18–19, a key event for the sector’s global supplier network.

Italy’s share of the U.S. aerospace import market climbed to 4.05% in 2025, up from 3.30% in 2023, even as other major European suppliers—including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom—recorded declining shares. The main driver of the increase was the aircraft and helicopter components sector, which rose 23.27% year over year to $1.038 billion, accounting for more than 60% of Italy’s aerospace exports to the United States. Exports are increasingly concentrated around two major U.S. aerospace hubs. Virginia and Texas together accounted for 53.69% of Italian aerospace exports to the United States in 2025. Virginia remained the largest destination, with imports totaling $514.1 million, representing a 134.65% increase compared with 2024. Texas followed with $403.7 million, up 13.56% year over year.

The Aerospace & Defense Supplier Summit (ADSS) in Seattle is a business-to-business event focused on the aerospace and defense supply chain. The summit centers on scheduled one-on-one meetings between major manufacturers and specialized suppliers and takes place in one of the United States’ largest aerospace clusters. The Italian delegation at ADSS is coordinated by the Italian Trade Agency’s Houston office, in collaboration with AIAD — the Federation of Italian Companies for Aerospace, Defense and Security.

The 21 Italian companies participating in Seattle include: A. Abete, ALA, Apeiroon, Com.Stamp, Connex Italiana, DAVI-Promau, DeAMS, EIE Group, GFM, Growermetal, HTT – High Tech Tools, Laga, OMA, OMPM, OVS Villella, Poggipolini, SITTI, REA Space, Umbragroup, Vimi Fasteners, and Zoppas Industries. They will be joined by three of the most interesting startups accelerated by INNOVIT – Italian Innovation and Culture Hub in San Francisco: bitCorp, Oris Space, and Podium.

The Seattle mission will also include two networking events connecting the Italian delegation with the regional aerospace ecosystem. A pre-event reception on March 17, co-hosted by the Consulate General of Italy in San Francisco and Serena Corp, will bring together local aerospace stakeholders and members of the Italian delegation. An on-site networking reception on March 18 during the summit will also feature participation from the Consulate, which will introduce the INNOVIT startups.

Italy ranks among the top ten aerospace producers worldwide and the fourth largest in Europe. The sector generates more than €16 billion in annual revenue, with exports accounting for over 70% of production, making it one of the most internationally oriented segments of Italian manufacturing. The industry directly employs more than 50,000 highly skilled professionals. Its industrial structure includes five global prime contractors, supported by a network of more than 300 small and medium-sized enterprises, which together account for roughly 85% of companies operating in the sector. Approximately two-thirds of industry activity focuses on the production of aircraft, helicopters, and spacecraft. Around 47% of activity is dedicated to manufacturing, 20% to Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), while the remainder involves high-value systems such as avionics, radar technologies, and propulsion systems. Italy’s aerospace ecosystem is organized around several regional clusters—including Piedmont, Lombardy, Lazio, Puglia, Campania, Veneto, and Umbria—where collaboration between industry, universities, and research institutions continues to support research, innovation, and technological development.

Next Steps. After Seattle, the Italian aerospace mission will continue to Satellite Show in Washington, D.C., starting March 23, followed by the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs (April 13–16).

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FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Dani Johnson, founder of Special Gathering, is set to appear on Next Level CEO, where she shares how intentionally designed convenings can catalyze collaboration, equity-driven dialogue, and meaningful social impact.

Next Level CEO is a high-impact educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight elite entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and top performers who have built powerful brands and created meaningful impact. The series gives viewers a rare inside look at real strategies, mindsets, and leadership lessons from those who have actually built lasting success. Each episode highlights a CEO’s story and expertise, revealing the moves that drive influence, growth, and modern business excellence. You can find out more about the show by visiting their website

In her episode, Johnson explores how thoughtfully designed gatherings can move beyond traditional events to become strategic spaces for alignment, collaboration, and systems-level change. She also breaks down how intentional facilitation, clear purpose, and inclusive dialogue can transform convenings into catalysts for measurable progress.

Dani’s episode will be available soon on Inside Success Network through their distribution platforms. In the meantime, you can find out more by visiting https://cast.nextlevelceotv.com/dani-johnson

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PORT MANSFIELD, TX, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In a move poised to steer the Port of Port Mansfield toward expansive yet mindful growth, the Willacy County Navigation District (WCND) has named Oscar Montoya Sr. as its new Director. Announced on March 12, 2026, this appointment comes at a pivotal time for the modest yet vital Texas harbor, where rising demands from bustling sister ports like the Port of Brownsville, Port of Harlingen, and Port of Corpus Christi underscore the need for visionary leadership. Montoya, with his extensive background in public service, emerges as a beacon of experience, ready to blend commerce, environmental responsibility, and community ties into a cohesive future.

Montoya’s career, spanning more than 38 years, reads like a masterclass in resilient governance. From his current role as Mayor of Mercedes, Texas—where he has managed an $18 million budget to fund public safety, infrastructure, and economic projects—to his leadership at the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, Montoya has consistently demonstrated the ability to lead large teams through complex challenges. As Division Chief since 2014, he oversees 100 investigators tackling everything from homicides to organized crime, while also commanding SWAT operations and managing a staggering $100 million budget. His collaborative leadership style exemplifies his knack for fostering intelligence-sharing among agencies, a skill that will translate seamlessly to the future of the Port of Port Mansfield.

But Montoya’s expertise isn’t confined to law enforcement. His six-year stint as Director of Hidalgo County Emergency Management honed his crisis coordination prowess, overseeing disaster plans for hurricanes, floods, and pandemics across a vast jurisdiction. In hurricane-prone South Texas, this experience is invaluable for safeguarding the port’s operations and ensuring rapid response to environmental threats. Earlier roles, such as Security Director at Lone Star National Bank, where he slashed fraud losses by 50% through innovative data strategies and security upgrades, and Director of the Sheriff’s Police Academy, where he delivered 10,000 annual training hours, further highlight his multifaceted talents in risk management and personnel development.

As Director, Montoya is set to chart a course that amplifies the port’s potential while preserving its charm. The Port of Port Mansfield, known for its recreational fishing and serene waterways, faces opportunities to expand amid regional port pressures. Montoya’s direction emphasizes transparent leadership, with upcoming projects including targeted harbor dredging to boost commercial access without compromising ecosystems, partnerships with environmental agencies for sustainable coastal management, and community forums to incorporate local input on development. The Port of Port Mansfield and the WCND serves all of Willacy County; the growth we foster at the Port will have a positive impact on the entire County. These efforts will promote progress through eco-conscious initiatives, such as wetland restoration and green infrastructure, ensuring the port thrives as a hub for both economy and environment.

What sets Montoya apart is his role as a bridge-builder—linking elected officials, administrative teams, and the public. Certified as a Master Peace Officer and UTRGV Public Manager, with studies in Criminal Justice, he embodies the strategic planner who turns policy into action. In an era where ports must navigate economic waves alongside ecological currents, Montoya’s appointment signals a commitment to balanced, forward-thinking stewardship.

As the WCND embarks on this new chapter, Willacy County can anticipate a leader who not only understands the intricacies of governance but also champions the human element. With Montoya at the wheel, the Port of Port Mansfield is primed for a voyage of inclusive growth and enduring progress. The Willacy County Navigation District continues on their path of making the Port of Port Mansfield, TX the Port of Opportunity.

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FL, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Heather Fahnestock, founder of Waterview Learning Academy, is set to appear on Next Level CEO, where she shares how holistic, student-centered curriculum design can transform education outcomes.

Next Level CEO is a high-impact educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight elite entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and top performers who have built powerful brands and created meaningful impact. The series gives viewers a rare inside look at real strategies, mindsets, and leadership lessons from those who have actually built lasting success. Each episode highlights a CEO’s story and expertise, revealing the moves that drive influence, growth, and modern business excellence. You can find out more about the show by visiting their website

In her episode, Fahnestock explores how identifying gaps in traditional education can drive innovation, and breaks down how a holistic, future-focused curriculum can prepare students for lifelong success.

Heather’s episode will be available soon on Inside Success Network through their distribution platforms. In the meantime, you can find out more by visiting https://cast.nextlevelceotv.com/heather-fahnestock

Heather Fahnestock
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