News from May 2022
USHCC & Grubhub Restaurant Small Business Grant Program supports Hispanic-owned restaurants: 'Small businesses have faced a disproportionately difficult 18 months'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2022
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Fund and Chicago Headquartered Grubhub have partnered to offer grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for Hispanic-owned restaurants in Los Angeles and San Diego.
Former Vice President of Marketing at Instagram joined Upwork: 'This is an exciting time to be joining Upwork’s visionary leadership team'
By Bree Gonzales | May 31, 2022
Upwork welcomed the former global vice president of marketing for Instagram at Meta, Melissa Waters as one of its new hires this year.
GoPuff waives Buffalo-area delivery fees for two weeks after grocery store shooting
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
GoPuff recently made an announcement that Buffalo-area order delivery fees will be waived for two weeks after the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store.
GoPuff's Gola: 'Honored' to makes CNBC's Disruptor 50 list for third consecutive year
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
Yakir Gola, co-founder and co-CEO of GoPuff, is grateful to have made it on CNBC's list of 50 'disrupters' for the third consecutive year.
Lyft offers free rides to grocery store for Buffalo residents after recent shooting: 'Residents, use code "BuffaloLyftUp"'
By Trina Thomas | May 31, 2022
Lyft is now offering free rides to Buffalo residents who need to go to grocery stores after the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store left ten dead.
Tovar on Grubhub's donation to New York charity after Buffalo mass shooting: 'Grubhub is about building connections and supporting communities'
By Andy Nghiem | May 30, 2022
Grubhub recently announced a donation to a New York charity organization in the wake of the Buffalo mass shooting.
Uber reveals new resources: 'It's important that drivers with Uber feel comfortable'
By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2022
Uber recently revealed that the company is adding resources to give its drivers a more comfortable and safe experience.
Octopus Interactive acquired by T-Mobile: 'We’re thrilled to join the T-Mobile team'
By Bree Gonzales | May 25, 2022
T-Mobile has acquired Octopus Interactive, the largest national network of interactive video screens inside Uber and Lyft vehicles.
Gaming platform executive: 'We are excited to name DoorDash as the official on-demand delivery platform of FaZe Clan'
By David Beasley | May 24, 2022
FaZe Clan, a lifestyle and media platform "rooted in gaming and youth culture," recently announced a new partnership with DoorDash, according to a news release.
Airbnb launches massive updates: 'The way people travel has changed forever'
By Andy Nghiem | May 24, 2022
Airbnb recently announced that has introduced changes and updates to keep up with the new ways people are living and traveling post-pandemic.
U.S. Department of Agriculture on Georgia Agri-Tourism trail: 'a place where we could farm the land, nurture the minds of people and empower our community'
By David Beasley | May 24, 2022
New Communities Land Trust, an organization founded in 1969 to provide a safe haven for black farmers, has launched the Southwest Georgia Agri-Tourism Trail, "a collection of extraordinary stays and experiences on Airbnb throughout southwest Georgia," according to a news release.
National Labor Relations Board: 'Should we adhere to the independent-contractor standard?'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a notice on Dec. 27 in The Atlanta Opera, Inc. 371 NLRB No. 45 (2021) inviting parties to submit briefs concerning if the NLRB should reconsider how it "determines the independent contractor status of workers," a statement from the NLRB said.
Uber continues toward a green recovery: CEO says it is Uber's responsibility to 'aggressively tackle the challenge of climate change'
By Bree Gonzales | May 17, 2022
Uber's Head of Sustainability Police Adam Gromis looks back on how the company has conducted various efforts throughout 2021 to meet its zero-emissions pledge Uber announced in September 2020.
Grubhub’s new pay card: ‘This card meets employees wherever they are’
By Tamara Browning | May 16, 2022
An online food delivery marketplace has launched a program that will help businesses post-pandemic meet their employees’ meal needs.
Instacart and Publix: 'Publix is bringing 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time'
By Caleb Lombardo | May 16, 2022
In a press release, Instacart and Publix announced that the large retailer will now be offering 15-minute delivery to their customers for the first time ever.
DoorDash on its new educational program: 'We were immediately blown away by the entrepreneurial spirit of all of the business owners'
By Andy Nghiem | May 13, 2022
DoorDash recently announced the first business owners who have been selected to participate in its new Accelerator for Local Goods program.
Lyft: 'We look forward to gradually bringing Shared rides back'
By Trina Thomas | May 12, 2022
Lyft Shared rides are making a comeback.
DoorDash partners with Nimbus: 'We're proud to bring DoorDash Kitchens to Brooklyn'
By Trina Thomas | May 12, 2022
DoorDash recently revealed the opening of a DoorDash Kitchens Brooklyn location inside Nimbus.
Gig work presses on: 'I'm able to be more flexible'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2022
Hannibal Darby, a rideshare driver from New York, explains that flexibility is a benefit of working in the gig economy.
Grubhub's Driver Grant Program rewards drivers for 'efforts off the road'
By Trina Thomas | May 11, 2022
Grubhub has awarded $10,000 grants to 20 drivers as part of its Driver Grant Program.