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LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jewelry lovers, the American Gem Society has a message for you: this is your season. This fall, some of the most stand-out fine jewelry you will see comes from members of the American Gem Society, a community of jewelry professionals dedicated to protecting the jewelry-buying public through a high standard of ethics and ongoing education.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Sept. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Tony Katz, Blend Bar Cigar proprietor Corey Johnston and Crossroad Vintners' Nolan Smith have released "Recovery Rye," a rye whiskey that provides needed dollars to hospitality workers across Indiana.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Packform, a company accelerating in the sphere of digital innovation, has further established its position as a startup to watch after being named the winner of a Gold Stevie Award in the Tech Startup of the Year - Software category.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept, 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PayneWest Insurance, a leading insurance brokerage in the Pacific Northwest, today announced partnering with TrustLayer, Inc., the next generation solution for compliance tracking. PayneWest will leverage TrustLayer to expand value added services within their many Specialty Practices.

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hoppon announces a newly launched hyperlocal app and online grocery and food marketplace for shopping online. With the era of COVID, many shoppers are having trouble getting groceries, for example. Using an online marketplace for the Chicagoland area, shoppers can discover new shops and order it for pickup or delivery.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tickle.Life (Tickle-dot-Life), World's First Community based Discovery Platform for Sex and sexuality, today announced a new collaboration with Wellcelium (well-see-lee-um), a new online school teaching sex, intimacy, and relationship skills through offering live classes, one-on-one coaching, and a variety of quality resources to deepen and grow human relationships.

WILDOMAR, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SAG Production comes to Wildomar! Surprisingly, in the midst of a pandemic when most businesses are operating in limited capacities or closed altogether, Wildomar Movie Ranch continues to develop partnerships with film producers to bring projects to the Inland Empire., Sussman-Hoyt PROductions announced.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Malla Haridat is an entrepreneur and author who has used all possible platforms to advocate for women empowerment. In line with her goal to help people develop an entrepreneurial mindset, Malla is set to speak at the WE NYC Conference: 10 Ways to Uncover New Business Opportunity.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Launch Pad Publishing is releasing its first memoir about overcoming cancer using unconventional methods. "Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery" (ISBN: 978-1951407292) tells the tale of environmental consultant Chris Joseph, who, at 59, received a diagnosis of stage three pancreatic cancer.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Sept. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After being closed for several months, Cottage Cooking Asheville has re-opened, but classes look a little different now. They're even more intimate and guests will enjoy more of a demo versus hands-on experience.

ST. CHARLES, Ill., Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Communities are continuing clean-up efforts following the summer's severe weather events, says Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network. This includes an Aug. 10 storm classified by the National Weather Service as a Derecho that produced widespread damage to trees, power lines, buildings, and vehicles from hurricane-force winds and 11 tornadoes.

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Axis Graphic Installations found its world-class sign installation services on full display during the recent March on Washington, held Aug. 28, 2020 - the 57th anniversary of the historic gathering where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. Ice cream carts featuring Axis-installed signage were used to distribute water, supporting peaceful protesters.

MANDEVILLE, La., Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sunpro Solar announced today that they will be the first solar contractor in the U.S. to install the new series of LG NeON 355 watts solar panels. These new modules are more aesthetically appealing and perform with cutting-edge high efficiency to bring more savings to homeowners.

NEWARK, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Camp Freeman, a Veteran Owned Ohio Non-Profit 501(c)(3) has been established to support homeless, at-risk, disabled, and transitioning veterans. Camp Freeman is launching their fundraising campaign on Gofundme.com September 11th, 2020 with a goal of $2.9 million to build their first regional facility and headquarters right here in central Ohio.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Faith Schwartz, President, Housing Finance Strategies, Washington, D.C. and Lee Raagas, CEO, Skid Row Housing Trust, Los Angeles, Calif., issue statement on housing crisis.

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman of FSG Messaging and Optics is asking both readers and aspiring authors to have a closer look at the motivational, inspirational, coaching and success books that are being released and marketed faster than ever.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept 11, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Good Heart Catering in Los Angeles is excited to welcome back those slowly returning to offices and film productions in Los Angeles.

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M.G.A. Garage Door Repair Houston TX launched a complete set of garage door installation houston service for any type of garage door. Experienced and skilled technicians will handle the installation service.

WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Pre-owned of Wilmington, ventured into the inception of another new location, this time in Leland, North Carolina.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pompano Beach residents are encouraged to attend a special presentation about the McNab House & Botanical Gardens during a virtual Pompano Beach CRA meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 1 p.m. The presentation will introduce Randy Hollingworth, Director of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Urban Design from the award-winning, international firm Bermello, Ajamil and Partners (B&A).

KENILWORTH, N.J., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- During this pandemic with major swings in the number of cases at schools you have a situation where institutions are scrambling like never before. Johnstone Supply offers the iWave-C from NuCalgon, patented, self-cleaning needle-point bi-polar ionization technology, with tests showing a 99.4% rate of reduction in Covid-19.

VENICE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Man8Plant Records announced today the release of "Plague Baby," a new video and single from Pete McCabe's latest album, "Many Storyed." McCabe is a folk and pop music artist, a troubadour and storyteller who is as topical and fresh today as the leading artists of the 60s were in their time.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former high school teacher, university adjunct and current curriculum developer manager for higher institutions, Joan Cheboswony is the founder of Worlds Unknown Publishers, a new self-publishing firm created to provide a platform for sharing stories about Africa, her people, cultures, and expansive natural beauty.

CHICAGO, Ill., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Thursday, September 24, at 5:30 p.m., Public Narrative will introduce new partners and a fresh approach to changing narratives, in the first-ever Celebration of Change. Registration is free for this online event. The annual Studs Terkel Community Media Awards, originally intended for this date, has been postponed to 2021.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- M.G.A Garage Door Repair Dallas TX, one of the leading Dallas garage door companies, releases a 24/7 emergency garage door solutions. The company releases this program because a problem with a garage door happens anytime.

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has placed 31st among Utah's Fast 50, a list of the state's 50 fastest-growing businesses as determined by Utah Business magazine.

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today the completion of its months-long rebranding effort to align the company's image with its expanded focus on quality and risk management for banks and credit unions, as well as independent mortgage lenders.

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Digital mortgage platform Maxwell today announced it has added underwriting and closing services to the Maxwell Fulfillment Platform, enhancing the company's comprehensive suite of technology and outsourced services for small and midsize lenders.

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree has hired SaaS sales executive Tyler Brantley as director of implementation. In this role, Brantley will serve as the internal liaison between FormFree's sales and operations teams and support revenue growth by working to ensure an ideal onboarding experience for every FormFree customer.

PRINCETON, N.J., Sept 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In light of the unprecedented events of 2020, PRINDIE: Princeton Independent Film Festival will hold its first all-virtual film festival, open this year to all film-lovers in United States. Running from Thursday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, the 13th, the festival features 37 short films. This year's film lineup focuses on issues surrounding immigration, mental health, youth, and cultural diversity / Black Lives Matter.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rhotheta International Inc., a full-service distributor of German-designed radio direction finders (DF), proudly announces the firm's 20th anniversary of providing DF equipment to the United States Civil Air Patrol (CAP).

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- They say first impressions are everything, and Marina Del Rey orthodontist Dr. Mario Paz celebrates that mantra with his over 6,000th installation of braces. Throughout his extensive career, Dr. Paz has improved the smiles of over 6,000+ patients ranging in age from six to 86.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The global pandemic has average parents becoming teachers, referees, cooks, therapists, and so much more. One mother, Melanie Donus, took on the extra challenges of parenting three autistic boys while leaping into sobriety and published a book about the experience.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been recognized as a Most Powerful Women in Fintech award honoree by PROGRESS in Lending Association.

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- House Overhead Garage Door Repair, a reputable garage door repair Houston company, launches commercial garage door services. The company releases this service because business owners or companies should protect their precious assets.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Haas Media LLC announces Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas, a new travel series on public television, premiering with a two-part special featuring Costa Rica this September on Public Television Stations nationwide, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Revealiency (aka Emissions-Based Maintenance or EBM) is a Clean Technology company that focuses on optimizing compression ignition engine performance by sampling, and analyzing, engine exhaust using EBM Artificial Intelligence (AI) software to identify corrective maintenance actions that can be taken by engine owners.

BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New River Dermatology, an award-winning leader in dermatological care, announced the company rebrand today in celebration of its 19th anniversary. New River Dermatology and its sister brand, New River Aesthetics, provide a range of comprehensive medical and aesthetic dermatological services to help patients address their skin care needs.

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of professional data recovery software, announces the release of DataNumen Outlook Repair 7.5. It recovers 95.7% of corrupt Outlook files, demonstrating the highest average recovery rate as of today (with the nearest competitor succeeding only with 53.24% of PST files).

LEHI, Utah, Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the appointment of Board Member Cathleen Schreiner Gates as company president.

WILTON, Conn. and LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While most are ready to see 2020 in the rearview mirror, Jul's Arthur, author of "25 Days of Holiday Organizing" (ISBN: 978-1733447409), suggests this be the holiday season that people go all out.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare announces the release of its latest iOS Location Changer software, iAnyGo, that can change location to anywhere. While there's certainly no shortage of GPS simulation apps on the market, iAnyGo differentiates itself through its seamless user interface and high customizability.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. and BELOIT, Wis., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Our Lady of Palestine, a not for profit webstore, signs an exclusive international distribution agreement with Blest Art, Inc., a religious goods company of Beloit, Wisconsin, to sell handicraft products from the Holy Land originating from the Palestinian Territory and Israel.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As families transition from summer activities to virtual, in-person, or hybrid schooling this fall, many caregivers are concerned about providing their children with activities that are fun and educational. Green Kid Crafts, a subscription box service centered on STEAM and nature-based activities, launched their Kitchen Table STEAM program on September 2 to give families extra support this fall.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Xelerate Logistics LLC ("XLR8") announced the launch of its latest additions to its business, two new divisions, Advanced Technology Services, and Medical Equipment & Shipping.

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named a finalist in the Content Marketing Institute's (CMI) 2020 Content Marketing Awards.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On February 12, 2020, 235 incarcerated men gathered in the yard of a maximum-security prison in California. They formed a circle, and in the center of that circle stood Grammy Award winning film producer Fritzi Horstman. She read aloud ten questions from the ACE test, a survey of Adverse Childhood Experiences

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Jacobsen Publishing has launched a hub for tracking the rapidly changing landscape of fuel producers adopting renewables, with a focus on renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuels and co-processing operations.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 8, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, announced that its founder and CEO Rick Triola has received the 2020 October Research Award for Innovation for his innovations in and driving adoption of remote online notarization (RON) in the lending and title/settlement services industries.

RED BANK, N.J., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger announced today that it has received a $50,000 donation from the Assurant Foundation to support its COVID-19 relief efforts. The donation will help Move For Hunger provide 120,000 meals to children, families, senior citizens and vulnerable communities that are facing hunger during the pandemic.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As video borescopes are increasingly used as a visual inspection tool, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescope is reputably one of the most desired tools to own. From family-owned businesses to Fortune 500 corporations, each day thousands of users rely on their VJ-3 to improve maintenance, inspection and repair processes.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- AAA Flag & Banner, the company that made headlines with its quick and innovative solution for filling empty Major League Baseball stadiums with cardboard cutout fans, has elevated its service to the next level with the rollout of custom online ordering portals for teams across the country.

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree has promoted Cindy Snow to the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her role as COO, Snow will craft efficient systems that elevate FormFree's performance while directly overseeing business operations, product management, business intelligence, integrations and customer support.

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a leader in the advertising world, will sponsor the long-awaited return of Greg Biffle to NASCAR. Sokal, a long-time supporter and avid fan of NASCAR, will be the proud sponsor of this event.

DENVER, Colo., Sept 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- We are proud to announce that Bryan Traeger, Head of Customer Success at digital mortgage provider Maxwell, has been announced as a winner of the 2020 HousingWire Insider Award.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that Katie Maxson, the firm's technology/product quality assurance and compliance Lead, has been named to HousingWire's 2020 Insiders Award list.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare, a leading smartphone solution provider, has updated iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer. The new version can help you easily transfer WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business messages between iOS and Android devices. There is no official method to transfer WhatsApp between iPhone and Android. Luckily, iCareFone for WhatsApp Transfer makes it possible.

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At a time when many youth club sports clubs are struggling or shutting down as a consequence of the national pandemic, one metro-Atlanta based club, A5 Volleyball Club, is boldly expanding, offering more world class opportunities for athletes to train and compete.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fortin Ironworks was inspired to design this new product because it simply felt that it gives the "right message at the right time." Bees exemplify communities working together and that was the buzz behind its new community "Bee Bench."

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In his groundbreaking new book, Cary Weldy discusses how the science of art - including the lines, shapes, colors, patterns, and symbology in a single tattoo or art piece on the wall - dramatically changes one's life experience.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brooks Transfer & Storage is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Fitzhugh as the organization's next president and chief executive officer. Fitzhugh brings to the position 25 years of experience, a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences in the Moving & Storage industry.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Queen of the Green, a VIP program developed by women's golf fashion brand KINONA, aims to reward loyal customers while giving back to women-led causes.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EnergyCAP, Inc. (ECI) is pleased to announce a list of notable accomplishments as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2020. ECI employees will begin operating from the company's new state-of-the-art, 20,000-square-foot headquarters facility this month.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision, the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending platform, today announced it will co-host a webinar with the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to dispense HECM myths and educate mortgage lenders on the business case for incorporating HECMS into their lending portfolio.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Sept. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to worldwide demand, FreeStylus has launched a first of its kind patent-pending 100% recyclable, single-use stylus designed to eliminate direct human contact with public technology surfaces.