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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Next month, the San Francisco chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI) will host a virtual panel discussion titled New Frontiers in Meat & Dairy: Improving our Food System with Innovative Biotech, led by a visionary panel of female leaders from California-based companies that have pioneered exciting and delicious alternatives to conventional meat and dairy products.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- South Dakota Youth Soccer Association (SDSYA) - the official youth state soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer has announced a multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, as the Exclusive Technology and Online Registration Provider for the state.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stephanie Summers, a Frederick, MD-based financial advisor with Kramer Wealth Managers, affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation, was featured as a keynote speaker at Advisor Group's annual W Forum conference, held in San Diego, Calif. February 6-8, 2023.

ISSAQUAH, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its speaker lineup for the upcoming ACES ENGAGE conference, taking place at the historic Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, May 17 - 19, 2023.

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach today announced their union under the new name TrustEngine™, an identity that embodies the merged organization's vision to help lenders drive undeniable value as clients' trusted financial advisors. The name also reflects the brand's heritage as a trusted service provider to mortgage lenders for more than a quarter-century.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, a global leader in modern sports technology, announced it has added Meridix, an innovative video streaming platform with the industry's most flexible technology, to the Stack Sports ecosystem. Meridix is an unlimited streaming platform for any size team or organization. It simplifies covering sports LIVE at any level, including youth, high school, college, and pro.

NORTH BERGEN, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- As the weather starts warming up and many are gearing up for hiking, trekking, and other spring adventures, lightweight and durable outdoor footwear designed to provide stability and comfort is inevitable. Nortiv8, a leading footwear brand that offers top-quality outdoor shoes, has kick started the year with improved customer services while providing an exciting offer for first-time shoppers.

SHELBURNE, Nova Scotia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Perusine Press celebrates Black History Month with author Procopius Canning's deeply researched book "Ancient Black Civilizations Matter: Sort of like Wakanda, only real!" (ISBN: 979-8696570037), a fascinating survey of Blacks and Black culture in the ancient world.

ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, announced that Alabama-based mortgage banker Barr Group Mortgage has completed the first eNote transaction through Click n' Close's non-delegated correspondent eNote program. Entities participating in the transaction include the registration of the eNote on the MERS® eRegistry (the mortgage industry's approved eNote system of record), Ameris Bank as Barr Group Mortgage's warehouse lender and DocMagic as the eClosing and eVault tech provider.

PERTH, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- F. Dumanjug felt a strong calling to write during Australia's extensive lockdowns. As someone who did not have a prior interest in being an author, she began to question herself. However, F. Dumanjug states that God spoke and said, "This book, I will make it happen, and it will be done." Several months later, born out of her personal journals "To Listen of the Lord's Jesus Christ Voice, Holy Spirit" (ISBN: 978-0228885740; Jan. 2023) came to life.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Huber Engineered Woods, LLC., in Crystal Hill, Virginia has been recertified as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). This is the site's 4th recertification since originally being certified on July 13, 2006.

OAKLAND, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- For years, Anton Law Group has offered leading workers compensation and work injury representation to people throughout Contra Costa, Ventura, and San Joaquin Counties. Now, they're expanding their services north and east so they can help people throughout the Oakland area.

MONTREAL, Quebec /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sound Therapy expert Dr. Shelley Snow is launching her new book, "The Power of Sound to Heal" (IBSN 978-0228876915; June, 2022); the book hit #1 for 3 days in a row on Amazon's KDP charts. It introduces new audiences to the emerging fields of Sound Therapy and Sound Healing. "The Power of Sound to Heal" contains easy-to-learn tools that use sound to promote mental and physical health.

ROCKVILLE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2023 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars. The prestigious NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes those who advocate for postdoctoral scholars.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Tenaska Virginia Generating Station in Scottsville, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). Tenaska Virginia Generating Station is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition in Virginia.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- When users buy a new iPhone or switch from an Android, it is necessary to know how to restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone. Although restoring WhatsApp from iCloud is possible, there is no option to transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone. This leaves them no choice but to use third-party software. Tenorshsare iCareFone Transfer is one such free tool that offers a quick and reliable way to restore WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone and vice versa.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- International Paper-Richmond Container in Richmond, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). International Paper-Richmond Container is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition in Virginia.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- United Airlines, Inc. in Dulles, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles International Airport is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Commissioner Gary G. Pan announced today that the Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc. (EDLI) in Newport News, Virginia, has been certified as a Virginia SHARP Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), the agency's highest level of recognition for excellence in safety and health management systems for small businesses.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Drs. Campbell, Cunningham, Taylor & Haun, a leading eye care provider in East Tennessee, recently expanded its team of skilled medical professionals with the addition of General Ophthalmologist Andrew Johnston, M.D., to offer its growing patient base even more options for top-rate eye care.

LANCASTER, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Might America's first president have quenched his thirst at the Lancaster Tavern and Inn, which was built circa 1790 in the Virginia town where George Washington's mother, Mary Ball Washington, resided? While we will probably never know for sure, he did visit the area five times during his presidency. Since the Tavern was the only public house at the time, it's quite likely Mr. Washington bellied up to the bar and dined here. And now, it can be yours as it hits the market via online auction, with bids closing the morning of February 22, 2023, says the auction firm, Tranzon Fox.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- IMI SalesLeads announced today the January 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 130 new projects in January as compared to 177 in December 2022 in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- iToolab Co Ltd. (iToolab), a software development company, has come up with a new solution - RecoverGo (Android) that's designed to extract Android backup data from Google Drive. With iToolab RecoverGo (Android), you can easily preview, selectively recover data from Google Drive backup. Whats' more, users will never worry about factory resetting Android to restore backup from Google Drive.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With Valentine's Day less than a week away, last minute shoppers need not fret. The Hollywood Burlesque Festival is offering a sweetheart deal that includes a chance to win two VIP tickets and a 30% discount for anyone that buys at least two tickets. Heading into its 10th year, the Hollywood Burlesque Festival takes place March 17-19, 2023 at The Vermont Hollywood.

ARLINGTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Vector Structural Engineering is excited to announce that it's opening a new office in Arlington, TX. The reason behind this opening is two-fold: to expand its presence to better serve clients in need of excellent structural engineering services in Texas; and to help employees achieve their career goals.

NORWALK, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After, Inc. announced today that ENVE (enve.com) will utilize QuickReg® to provide a seamless post-sale registration experience to its dealers and customers. ENVE Composites designs, manufactures, and markets handmade carbon fiber bicycle rims and components, and custom bikes (through its premium dealer network) and is highly respected amongst professional riders and biking enthusiasts for its engineering, innovation and customer service and support.

MURRAY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- MonitorBase, a mortgage fintech company that monitors prescreened credit information and real-time behavioral data to alert lenders when one of their contacts is in the market to purchase or refinance a home, today announced the launch of instant credit inquiry alerts for their mortgage lender clients.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With Valentine's Day right around the corner and romance in the air, Honeymoons.com invites couples to think beyond the typical gifts of roses and chocolates this year. The easy-to-reach, beautifully scenic island of Jamaica offers a wonderful variety of unusual and unforgettable romantic experiences to share.

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- People in and around the City of Industry now have the opportunity to enjoy Korea's number one chicken sandwich brand. Mom's Touch has opened a new location there, adding to their existing locations in Gardena and Long Beach, California. The grand opening of this new location was Monday, February 6, 2023.

GRANTS PASS, Ore. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Gun violence is a growing concern that affects every aspect of our lives. In response, Acoem has developed its Acoustic Threat Detection technology, a military-proven solution that is now available for civilian use. The technology has been refined over 30 years through constant innovation and millions of gunshot data collected from multiple combat theaters.

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Board of Directors for NGPA, the worldwide LGBTQ+ aviation community, following a comprehensive, year-long process involving member and volunteer feedback, strategic planning and a thorough search and interview schedule, has selected Justin Ellixson-Andrews as the next executive leader of the Association. Justin will begin his service as Executive Director of NGPA starting on February 8, 2023.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- On February 17, 2023, Houston, Texas pianist/composer Melvin Johnson will offer a gift to the world with his debut album, "Little Red Wagon," overflowing with musical narratives on family love and the life lessons they provide. Johnson, who once thought of himself as only a live performer, found a unique hunger for recording and production during COVID lockdown.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for January 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Statewide growth and local expertise - while that may sound like a bit of an oxymoron - it's actually what Sequoia Real Estate has in mind for its future. And Jim Enes, a Bay Area native, is the right person to propel its growth. He's been hired as the company's Regional Sales Manager and brings more than 32 years of experience to the table.

TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Send2Press®, a newswire service of Neotrope®, launched in 2000, announced today an expansion of its "Social Flurry" news amplification tools. Send2Press began promoting client news content via social media in 2005, with the nascent launch of the original social sites. Its Social Flurry℠ program helps clients engage staff, friends, and clients to amplify reach of news announcements onto a larger social footprint, at zero cost.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- We Inspect, LLC, a global mold inspection, consulting and health technology company, recently acquired Certified Mold Inspections and The Mold Guy. Its acquisitional goal is to unify these individually-owned family businesses under one name and to better serve the community as a whole.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Vape Detector, a Californian brand, has announced the launch of its line of Vape Detectors for schools, hotels, businesses, and parents. The growing popularity of vaping among young people has made it increasingly difficult for schools and workplaces to enforce policies against it. Vape Detector™ is a trademarked brand of Forensics Detectors which is a leading gas detection company located in Los Angeles, California.

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the inaugural Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list* for 2023! Legacy Wealth is a diverse team that includes Financial Advisors Fernando Ereneta, Justin Ancona, and Jennifer Secola.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- This year marks the 20th anniversary for Charles Communications Associates (CCA), a leading wine marketing firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. What began at the dining room table of founder Kimberly Charles in 2003 with her first client, noted actor and vintner Fess Parker, has grown over the last twenty years to represent clients in Japan, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and the U.S with a dynamic team.

NEPTUNE, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is bringing awareness and food to communities struggling with hunger found 2022 their biggest year since launching. By mobilizing transport networks to deliver surplus food to communities in need they have been able to distribute over 4.5 million meals across the nation.

DAYTON, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Bash Foo, specializing in web design, SEO, creative services, and digital marketing, announced today the introduction of Fractional CMO and Sales Enablement to its popular service offerings. The new services augment and highlight Bash Foo's continued expansion, enhancing its clients' sales and revenue goals.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Los Angeles-based CPA firm, KROST CPAs & Consultants, welcomes Grant K. Miller, CPA, EA, as Principal of Tax. To begin his new role as Tax Principal, Grant will be based in our Woodland Hills office and he will provide direction and leadership to further the success of our tax department. He will also work closely with clients to manage their expectations for deliverables, services, and budgets.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Millionaire Mastermind Academy announced today that IMPACT AZ 2025, a nine-month supplier diversity readiness program designed to close the racial wealth gap for black and minority business owners, is proud to announce JPMorgan Chase as its title sponsor. Since 2015, JPMorgan Chase has spent $11 billion with diverse suppliers. In 2020 alone, the diverse supplier spend was over $2 billion.

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- RightOnTrek was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Already receiving multiple best-in-class awards and recognitions from Backpacker Magazine for their outdoor adventure meals, they now earn recognition for their packaging and product experience pairing as well.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Culture Aesthetics & Wellness, a new med spa located in the Farragut community, has recently opened its doors with a mission to offer the people of Knoxville and East Tennessee a true, all-inclusive experience, owners say. It's been a labor of love, but the practice established its sophisticated, state-of-the-art facility off Concord Road followed by the launch of its cutting-edge website, all to rave reviews from an eager client-base.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Diana Aleksandrova has always wanted to be a mom, but after years of trying to become pregnant, that dream hasn't come true yet. Inspired by her struggles and the legend about the storks bringing the babies, she writes "The Lazy Stork" (ISBN: 978-1953118264; May 2023; Dedoni).

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- ACE Home Services, a leading provider of HVAC and plumbing services in the Phoenix metropolitan area, is proud to announce its fourth annual air conditioning unit giveaway. This year, the company has chosen to honor the hard work and dedication of local community member, Sandra Saldana, by providing her with a brand new A/C unit, valued up to $10,000.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that Carol Burke has been appointed regional director of enterprise sales. As part of the enterprise sales team, Burke is tasked with expanding MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which now includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, while also driving brand awareness and adoption in mortgage-related verticals, such as title and insurance.

TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Neotrope®, a 40 year old marketing and entertainment company, announced today that it is now accepting applications from U.S. based 501(c)(3) charities "doing good" for its JL Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants program. For 2023 ten worthy causes will each receive $3,000 of in-kind donations for PR and marketing support via Send2Press® Newswire, for a total program value this year of $30,000.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today it has hired Don MacKillop as regional director of enterprise sales. In this role, MacKillop will be tasked with expanding MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which now includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, while also driving brand awareness and adoption in mortgage-related verticals, such as title and insurance.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pittsburgh Internet Consulting announced today that it has rebranded to effectively align with its core mission as a growth-oriented marketing agency. The company's name is now PIC, and its new logo and messaging reflect a dedication to PIC's creative and value-based Walk With You Marketing™ approach.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Alliance Group announced that Stephen Walther, Vice President of Sales & Distribution, has been elected to the FACC Board of Directors. Walther will bring with him decades of experience in the Life Insurance and Financial Services Industry, and a long track record of leading innovative and diverse teams of independent insurance agents and agencies across the country.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from its latest Homeownership Program Index (HPI). The firm's analysis of 2,351 homebuyer assistance programs in its DOWN PAYMENT RESOURCE® database revealed that the net number of homebuyer assistance programs increased by 1.82% from Q3 to Q4 2022.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Eric J. Hertz, P.C. Trial Attorneys in Atlanta, recently filed four additional property damage cases against Sterigenics. The firm is representing homeowners within a close radius of the plant that were adversely affected. The home values in this area were adversely affected due excessive emissions of a dangerous, cancer-causing chemical called Ethylene Oxide (EtO).

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ORLANDO, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A massive 54 acre sports-themed AirBnB style resort near Orlando is defying what market experts are calling the "AirBnBust," Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC announced today. The Lake Louisa Chateau, adjacent to the beach at Central Florida's Lake Louisa State Park, is a dream come true for sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

BOALSBURG, Pa., /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- EnergyCAP, a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, today announced the launch of CarbonHub, a new solution that offers financial-grade carbon accounting and sustainability reporting.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- TravelInsurance.com today announced they surpassed 90,000 customer reviews on Shopper Approved, a rapidly growing customer review platform in the United States. The verified customer reviews resulted in an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, with 78,000 reviews receiving a perfect 5-star rating. TravelInsurance.com currently has the highest amount of third party reviews of any company in the travel insurance industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) announced Shavon Arline-Bradley was hired to serve as the organization's first president and chief executive officer. After 88 years, the organization changed its governance structure to work more efficiently.

NORWALK, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- After, Inc., a global leader in warranty solutions and post-sale customer experience technology, will be joining an awesome list of exhibitors at the 2023 National Hardware Show, January 30 - February 2 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV. Come meet our team during the show at Booth SL4279!

MADISON, Wis. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- SaaS company and leader in document communication, AirDeck, achieved Systems and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type 1 compliance after a rigorous assessment conducted by a third-party auditor, Johanson Group LLP. Johanson Group specializes in SOC 2 audits and provides audit and professional services to public and private companies, large and small, in a variety of industries.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, is pleased to announce it is the first secondary marketing platform to integrate with Freddie Mac's Income Limits application programming interface (API) created for the first-time home buyer area median income (AMI) limits. Income Limits allows for the accurate pricing of Credit Fee in Price (Exhibit 19, or "Credit Fees") waivers.