Tag: Business

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 Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- All Injuries Law Firm is proud to announce the addition of Jenna Sutter, Esq. to our top team of attorneys. A member of the Florida Bar Association since 2022, Ms. Sutter brings a passion and energy for helping people with personal injury claims, and protecting the rights of Florida's workers.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- While it may not happen all the time, there have been several instances when Cottage Cooking, a cooking class business in Asheville, North Carolina, has guests who are treated to a real show. Most recently, a family of four bears - a mama and her three teenagers - decided to take a long family nap in the business' backyard.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a decrease of 5.67% in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report for comprehensive insights into the market dynamics.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- SET Enterprises, a leading independent management consulting firm serving the government pricing compliance needs of life sciences manufacturers, today announced the launch of SPI340B℠. This new service offering identifies specific 340B covered entities that exhibit suspicious purchasing patterns that suggest the entire volume of products purchased from pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers may not be dispensed solely to eligible patients of the covered entity.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- TAG CXO is thrilled to announce Todd Henne as a new addition to our fractional advisory team. Henne is a highly accomplished, results-driven senior accounting and financial management executive with more than 40 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, and operations management within start-ups and global multi-million-dollar organizations.

IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The construction unemployment rate in California stands at 3.9% through June 2024. While this marks a decrease in a year, a deeper review of the numbers shows that only 7 states have seen their unemployment rates improve slower than California, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released today by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). "While the industry is pleased with a relatively low unemployment rate, we wonder how much lower it could be if we simply adopted policies consistent with the rest of the nation," said John Morris, President and CEO, ABC Northern California Chapter (ABC NorCal).

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced 20-year mortgage industry veteran Brad Cardwell has joined DPR as its vice president of sales and business development.

ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Jeff Siegel, Emeritus Professor at the University of New England, has released his latest work, the "Nama Dictionary" (ISBN: 978-1923065512; March 11, 2024). The book is a detailed resource on the Nama language of Southern New Guinea. This is the first dictionary of a language from the Yam family to be published, contributing significantly to the documentation and preservation of Papuan languages.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- PIC proudly introduces WooSOS™, a powerful WordPress® Plugin that streamlines inventory management and order processing for businesses using WooCommerce® and SOS Inventory™. WooSOS simplifies online order fulfillment by pushing orders from WooCommerce - an ecommerce plugin - into SOS Inventory, an inventory management application.

IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Kelly Richards, Head of Sales Support, has been named a winner of the MPA Elite Women 2024 by Mortgage Professional America (MPA). This award recognizes exceptional female leaders who have significantly contributed to the mortgage industry.

FREMONT, Neb. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, Expono Books announced the release of "Idiot. Loser. Fraud. An Illustrated Guide to Donald Trump" (ISBN: 979-8332690723) by Tom Praddlun. "There will soon be a new Democratic nominee, but the Republican threat remains. Dishonest, hypocritical, racist, stupid and a convicted felon, Trump is still the Republican candidate," says the author.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Life Communities, a non-profit senior living and services organization, announces the expansion of two of its 62+ senior living campuses with the planned development of up to 24 new cottage homes. The new cottages will be built at Pleasant View in Ottawa, Illinois and Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana. The cottages at these two entrance fee communities are designed for modern living and long-term peace of mind.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform delivering data-driven solutions to the lending community, today announced the expansion of its verification platform through the integration of additional Equifax solutions that leverage The Work Number®, the industry-leading commercial source of consolidated income and employment information.

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 Dan Jones, a seasoned data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist, has joined the company as chief data officer.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced the delivery of generative AI capabilities centered on helping lenders maximize profitability on every loan transaction. Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of fingerprint biometric technology, announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian reseller partner TechMag and technological solutions developer Futura to help the Civil Police of Mato Grosso to authenticate and secure documentation produced during police inquiry processes.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Exodus United Global, a full-service motion picture and television distribution company specializing in the financing, distribution, and marketing of independent films and TV shows across various platforms, is thrilled to announce a multi-year agreement with Motionmind Ventures. This strategic partnership will bring major feature-length films and TV shows produced in India to audiences in the United States.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The Q2 report saw the national homebuyer assistance programs increase by 42 to 2,415 - the highest count on record. Much of this quarter's increase in program count was due to local agencies pulling more heavily from federal funding to support homebuyer assistance.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community.

IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Shannon Santos, Executive Vice President of Data Solutions, has been selected for the Mortgage Stars Award by Mortgage Women Magazine. This award recognizes exceptional women leaders making significant contributions to the mortgage industry.

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.

ST. HELENA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- This fall, William Cole Vineyards a multigenerational, family-owned winery producing handcrafted wines in St. Helena, will commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of their signature wines, the Cuvée Claire Cabernet Sauvignon. Created by owner and winemaker William Ballentine Jr. in honor of his daughter, Claire, there is either a family connection or a special commemoration behind every label at William Cole Vineyards.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Sacramento SPCA was awarded a $15,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in the Sacramento region.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Tenorshare 4DDiG is excited to announce its latest AI-powered video enhancer tool that will enhance, upscale as well as sharpen videos, all in one place. Harnessing the features of the user-friendly software, convert your videos into professional-looking exceptional pieces in no time.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the latest release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) had a nice surprise finding new ultra-slim LCDs for wayfinding (59mm mounted - well under ADA limit of 101), see post below and yes we have pricing. Robots show up with Miso and Flippy. We have added 15 electronic locker configurations. Trade shows are still in swing. Free passes and invites apply to restaurant operators.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Simple Electric is proud to have partnered with Sojourner House to improve safety outside of the facility. The focus was to enhance security with the installation of new outdoor fixtures and lighting solutions. This initiative is part of Simple Electric's commitment to our communities.

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A heartwarming new children's book by Sandy Forseille, "I Believe in You" (ISBN: 978-1779414465), is set to inspire readers of all ages with its touching tale of imagination, friendship, and the enduring power of believing in oneself. Based on the author's own self-love journey, this enchanting story is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner child and learn to believe in themselves.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Pump N' Pantry, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "Pump N' Pantry" or the "Company") on the sale of its convenience retail assets to United Refining Company. Headquartered in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pump N' Pantry is a leading, regional convenience retailer, operating 14 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia's Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026. The University of Georgia Alumni Association extended their heartfelt congratulations to Carlos.

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, VastAssetDefense.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The alliance is introducing an advanced AI platform called "Einstein" and is currently in Beta 4.0 and is also introducing a community called Vast Vault.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports management solutions, is excited to announce the signing of its new strategic partnership with The Miracle League, an organization focused on providing opportunities for children with disabilities to play Miracle League baseball.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading name in the human hair industry, is proud to introduce its premium Bundles with Closure, offering customers the ultimate solution for achieving seamless, natural-looking hairstyles. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Luvme Hair continues to set the standard for excellence in the hair extension market.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- EnergyCAP, a leader in energy and sustainability software solutions, is proud to announce its recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting & Management Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51572424, June 2024).

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its June 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a stagnant late-spring housing market as home prices dropped for the first time in 2024 and purchase lock counts fell 8% over the previous year. All mortgage lock figures in this news release have been controlled for fewer market days in June.

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, today announced Heidi Iverson, vice president of strategic partnerships, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.

CENTREVILLE, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Avenu Insights & Analytics, a leading provider of revenue recovery and software solutions for state and local governments, announces the launch of Avenu | Records, an innovative SaaS solution designed to revolutionize document imaging and indexing processes for municipalities. With Avenu | Records, Avenu continues to set the standard for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance efficiency and streamline operations for our clients.

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, today announced Kara Lamphere has been named a Mortgage Star in Mortgage Women Magazine's annual awards program.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, has named Brandon Hall as its new executive vice president (EVP) of operations. Hall brings over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence within the financial services sector and is known for implementing innovative process improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading through change.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2024 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 164 new projects as compared to 147 in May and 110 in April.

STUDIO CITY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- When Dr. Anju Mathur experienced health complications years ago, the shortcomings of her medical practice really hit home. While traditional medicine suppresses the symptoms of illness, she realized that actual healing needed to occur at a root level. She began to investigate alternative treatments for her own transformation which led to the establishment of her functional medicine office, the Angel Longevity Medical Center.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by ISG Research shows 61% of marketers have increased direct mail investments in the last year, up 12% from 2023 data. The 2024 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report provides an analysis of the current direct mail marketing landscape.

WASHINGTON D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- United Filmmakers, LLC, a vertically integrated motion picture and television production and distribution company, is thrilled to announce a potential financing opportunity for independent filmmakers working on feature-length films. This opportunity supports projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $20 million and is made possible through a strategic partnership with a major financial investment firm.

NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has integrated the Fannie Mae® Mission Score application programming interface (API) into its trading portal, allowing current clients to take advantage of pricing and best execution decisions to improve gain-on-sale.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President Bernadette McDonnell has been selected by Mortgage Women Magazine for its 2024 Mortgage Star Award. McDonnell was chosen for her significant contributions to the industry and dedication to Dovenmuehle over the past four decades.

CASSELBERRY, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Just in time for summer activities: podiatric surgeon Divyesh Mehta, DPM, is bringing his expertise in Charcot foot reconstruction, a surgical procedure to correct serious complications typically resulting from diabetic-related neuropathy, to Modern Foot & Ankle.

EDMONTON, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Well known for her expertise in growing and cooking with fresh produce, Andrea Kristin is thrilled to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated book, "Fresh Grown: Essential Guide to Use, Store, and Make the Most of Your Vegetables" (ISBN: 978-1068810916; June 2024). This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their fresh produce and deepen their connection with their food, from garden to plate, Grey Arrow Press announced today.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Jig LLC ("Jig") today announced Jig App, a new project on Kickstarter providing unique experiences, more fun at home, and engaging educational and non-educational activities. Jig App is more than an app; it is a community of parents, educators, and service providers ready to help busy families with their unique needs and preferences.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- ProNotary™, an intuitive and user-friendly digital signing solution, has announced a new partner program. Designed to enable businesses to notarize documents online, ProNotary is excited to collaborate with new partners and generate new income streams for everyone involved.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Texas A&M University's Global Youth Sport for Development Initiative (GYS4D) and Center for Sport Management Research and Education is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Skyhawks Sports Academy powered by Stack Sports, and Wellspring Consulting. This collaboration aims to leverage the unique strengths of each organization to empower youth worldwide through innovative sports programs designed to build leadership, educational, and life skills.

ORLANDO, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- CenterPoint Group ("Centerpoint"), a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and procurement advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Galen Baggs as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Galen Baggs brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in senior leadership roles across various industries, positioning him as a valuable asset to the CenterPoint team.

PARIS, France /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Each year, Primum Familiae Vini (PFV), an association of twelve prestigious families from the world of wine, appoints one of its members as President to oversee the association for the year and act as its representative at various events around the world. This year, Charles Symington of the Symington Family Estates in Portugal succeeds Véronique Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin in France as PFV President for the period of July 2024 to June 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Teal has been named one of the world's top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced the addition of three new team members to support growing demand

ONTARIO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities.

BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has received two new honors, being named to HousingWire's Women of Influence and Inman's Best in Finance list. The Inman award is the second in a row for Rossato.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) hosted its second Advocacy Committee trip to Washington, DC June 4-6, 2024, with 13 of its IMB and depository Lender Members meeting with key federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ginnie Mae, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to discuss the impact of recent and upcoming policy changes on small to mid-size lenders.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is thrilled to announce the success of its first-ever Luvme Hair Workshop, held on June 20th, 2024. The workshop was designed to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connecting, embodying the brand's dedication to helping young hairstylists and enhancing wig-wearing experiences.

LEXINGTON, Ky. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is pleased to partner with INTENT, a company focused on purpose-driven, career paths for student-athletes as they enter life after sports. INTENT, a game-changing, digital platform links student-athletes (along with military special ops veterans) to a powerful network of candidate-seeking employers.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced the launch of new integrations with Fannie Mae's Mission Score application programming interface (API) and Mission Score 2 and 3 product grids that provide better transparency and pricing for mortgages aligned with Fannie Mae's mission objectives.