Tag: Business

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Black Chamber of Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of its Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) Business Supportive Grant designed to help address the challenges SEDI-owned businesses face. The recipients were officially recognized and spotlighted at the Black Chamber of Arizona's 26th Anniversary Gala on December 13, where over 500 community leaders, national figures, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate economic impact and strides made to close the racial wealth gap.

COSTA MESA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Tidemark Talks, a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories behind Orange County's most iconic business leaders, officially launched this week. The podcast features authentic, compelling interviews with some of the region's most notable entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries. The podcast is hosted by Jim Snyder, CEO of Tidemark Real Estate Services, alongside Taylor Snyder and Basil Newburn.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in New Mexico, is proud to announce an extended multi-year partnership with Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports. As the Exclusive Technology, Online Registration, and League Management Provider, Sports Connect will continue delivering innovative solutions for NMYSA, affiliated clubs, and leagues, empowering administrators, coaches, families, and players to thrive on and off the field.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Kiosk Industry Group, the marketing arm of KMA Kiosk Association, announces the Best of 2024 Self-Service award winners. The winners exemplify the best in self-service and kiosk design, including kiosks. You can meet many of the winners and chat at NRF this week.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ChagaRoot, a local pioneer in plant-forward dining, is excited to announce the launch of its new Cleanse & Nourish program. For a limited time, cleanses are now available with free delivery throughout the Las Vegas Metro area. This innovative program offers a holistic approach to cleansing and nourishment through carefully designed meal and supplement plans.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry podcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features technology executive Sofia Rossato, president and general manager of Floify, a leading mortgage point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. A respected proptech and fintech executive with more than 20 years' experience growing companies in startup and large corporate environments, Rossato brings a market-tested perspective to the challenges and opportunities mortgage lenders contend with during the U.S. housing industry's fluctuations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in April 2025, succeeding current CEO Rich Gagliano.

BRISBANE, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Prepare for a rollicking, unpredictable adventure in "2nd Last Chance" (ISBN: 978-1779621689), the latest novel by Darren E. Watling, released by Tellwell Talent 12 December 2024. This genre-defying story blends irreverent humour with high-stakes survival as humanity faces its second-last chance to avoid annihilation-and the fate of the world rests in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Glynns Thomas, founder of Sacramento's renowned headshot photography business Glynns Thomas Headshots, has been selected to present at Imaging USA 2025. This prestigious conference, dedicated to photography and imaging professionals, will take place in Dallas, Texas, from February 2-4, 2025.

BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Sales, Jason Mapes, has been named a 2024 Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending (PIL). Now in its fourth year, PIL's Thought Leader award recognizes industry thought leaders who are not afraid to "step forward and blaze a new trail."

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Renowned Pittsburgh-based medical malpractice and personal injury law firm, Rosen & Perry, is proud to announce its new name: Perry Calder Law. The rebranding reflects a new chapter for the firm following the retirement of founding partner Neil Rosen, while honoring its decades-long legacy of providing compassionate and effective legal representation to injury victims and their families.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Author and reality TV personality Johnny Stanz has released his debut children's book, "Everyone Is Perfect for Just Who They Should Be" (ISBN: 978-0228895190), published on December 12, 2024, by Tellwell Publishing. This beautifully written poem teaches readers of all ages the importance of kindness, self-acceptance, and celebrating the differences that make each person unique. The book has already reached #1 as a Hot New Release in Amazon.com's Children's Multiculturalism & Tolerance category.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of Clearfield MMG, LLC, a Virginia-based company renowned for its expertise in innovative, specialized treatment and waste disposal solutions, to VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a leader in sustainable waste management and environmental solutions and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- A troubling reality in the healthcare industry has come to light: health care insurance companies are being allowed to prioritize profits over people, causing a devastating ripple effect that results in nearly 50% of home care agencies closing their doors within five years, says Ace Compliance Consulting. As the baby boomers retire, this systemic failure threatens the very fabric of our healthcare ecosystem and leaves vulnerable populations without essential care.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Alliance Group is proud to announce the eighth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM), kicking off this January with the theme, Get the Most Out of Life. The month-long campaign aims to educate consumers about the transformative value of Living Benefits life insurance, which ensures policyholders get more value from their life insurance premiums by offering powerful, free features that traditional policies lack.

EDMONTON, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Ethnomusicologist and author Paula J. Conlon celebrates the life and artistic contributions of Doc Tate Nevaquaya with her new book, "Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Master Comanche Artist and Flute Player" (ISBN: 978-0228866374). Released Oct. 30, 2024 by Tellwell Publishing, this biography honors Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996), a master artist, musician, and Knowledge Keeper of the Numunu (Comanche) Nation's traditional arts.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports management solutions, is excited to announce its renewed partnership with Gridiron Football, a national leader in youth non-contact football. As part of our partnership, Sports Connect will continue to serve as a preferred registration and website provider of Gridiron Football leagues across the United States.

TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of certain assets of Atlantic States Lubricants Corp. ("ASL") to Moove, formerly known as PetroChoice. Atlantic States Lubricants, based in Farmingdale, New York, is an authorized distributor of Mobil-branded lubricants and related products.

DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Romance and suspense novelist Sharon L. Clark ushers in a new series just in time for holiday book shoppers. On December 3, 2024, "I'll Call You Mine" (ISBN: 979-8886533033), the first in Clark's Enderlin Calling series hit bookshelves and is already making a buzz in the romance, workplace romance, and suspense novel categories on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major book outlets.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leader in mortgage subservicing, announced today that it received a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle's Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD's Tier Ranking System II (TRS II).

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- NY Mental Health Center, a premier teletherapy group composed of some of the most highly experienced clinical psychologists in New York State, is proud to announce the launch of psychiatry services in partnership with Dr. Michael Genovese of Genovese Psychiatry Services PC. This collaboration marks a transformative step in delivering comprehensive mental health care to New Yorkers, combining elite psychology services with top-tier psychiatry and medication management.

IRVINE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that Ryan Kaufman, IT Manager of Integrations, has been named to the National Mortgage Professional (NMP) 40 Under 40 list. This honor recognizes exceptional professionals who are influencing the future of the mortgage industry.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Stephanie Durflinger, its chief product officer, has been named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter, and Bethany Williams-Woodward, its data solutions product manager, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 40 Under 40 list.

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces that it has advised Jolley Associates, LLC and S.B. Collins, Inc. (collectively, "SBC") on the sale of its convenience retail, wholesale dealer, and residential heating oil (d/b/a as Clarence Brown) businesses to Stewart's Shops Corp.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Lutheran Home has been recognized on Newsweek's prestigious list of America's Best Nursing Homes for 2025, a recognition that highlights its commitment to Grace-filled living and comprehensive care. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Lutheran Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate care and a full spectrum of services for seniors and their families for more than 130 years.

SYDNEY, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- In today's rapidly shifting business landscape, where building trust seems increasingly complex, a revolutionary new book is set to change the game. "Mutuality - the Future of Trust: The Executive's Handbook, Enabling Mutuality to Cognitively Transform Organisations" (ISBN: 978-1068933387) by Matthew Byrne and Denis Jenkins, offers a cutting-edge approach to transforming organisational systems through the power of relational trust.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- KMA / Kiosk Manufacturers Association announces that next up is NRF in NYC! We'll be handing out the 2024 best kiosk design awards. The awards are free and open to any kiosk companies and self-service technology companies. This year we are participating in the Tech Tours. Also this year we will be announcing "Best Self-Service 2024" awards.

ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Jeff Raich has joined the organization as a national sales director in correspondent lending.

BUENA VISTA, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Financial Advisor Jonathan Mintle of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Buena Vista, Colorado has received the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, or CFP®, certification, granted by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board).

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Skyhawks Sports, a Stack Sports company, is proud to announce the winner and finalists of the 2024 Coach of the Year Award. This annual accolade honors coaches who exemplify exceptional dedication, leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive sports experiences for young athletes.

MALIBU, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- As the Franklin Fire nears containment, having scorched over 4,000 acres and displaced thousands of residents, the Satellite Phone Store (satellitephonestore.com) is stepping up to provide critical communication solutions to assist recovery efforts and prepare communities for future emergencies.

WESTPORT, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Saugatuck Rowing Club (SRC), a leading name in the rowing community, is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2024 winter season, offering a variety of programs and specialized training designed to empower rowers of all ages and experience levels. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Saugatuck River, the club's winter season promises top-tier coaching, new indoor training options, and unique experiences for athletes looking to maintain peak fitness or begin their rowing journey.

CINCINNATI, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Chase Doors, a trusted name within the Senneca family of brands, is excited to unveil the ColdGuard GEN II Sliding Door, a groundbreaking solution for cold storage environments. As the newest addition to the Chase product lineup, the GEN II Slider redefines quality, durability, & customization for cooler & freezer applications, offering long-term performance tailored to diverse customer needs.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Sandra Evers-Manly, a visionary champion of untold stories, cultural empowerment and educational opportunity, has established the Dr. John Brooks Slaughter NSBE Fund at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, continuing her lifelong mission of breaking barriers and illuminating extraordinary legacies, the BHERC announced today.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Recently, the Tenorshare website has received a major upgrade that focuses on providing a better user experience. "The upgrade is all about making life easier for our users. Our website now features our newest innovative products to enable users to solve more challenging problems from their daily walk of life," says a Tenorshare spokesperson.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, has announced a 15.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The data, reflecting current market dynamics, is available in MCT's latest report, which offers in-depth analysis and insights for industry professionals and stakeholders.

MESA, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced that Northshore School District (NSD) has been selected as the recipient of the company's ninth annual Partner for Life Award. Edupoint Founder Bob Weathers, alongside Edupoint President Rob Wilson, presented the award to Allen Miedema, Executive Director of Technology at Northshore, on November 7 at the 2024 Synergy Connect Users Conference in Anaheim, California.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ProNotary, a pioneering force in the remote online notarization (RON) industry, today announced its expansion into Montana, Iowa, and Missouri. This milestone marks a significant step in ProNotary's mission to provide seamless and secure notarization solutions across the United States, enabling notaries and businesses in these states to connect with clients anywhere in the world.

NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform's ability to deliver unmatched market access and execution flexibility for clients selling mandatory, including all agency executions.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Independent author W Blair Doman releases a gripping historical fiction novel, "Pressed: Recruitment by Force" (ISBN: 978-0228815914), released by Tellwell Publishing. The book sheds light on the lives disrupted by England's practice of impressment - the forced recruitment of men and boys for naval service - during the 1700s and 1800s. This novel offers a poignant look at the human cost of war and the plight of those who endured it unwillingly.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today released its November 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, highlighting a 25% decrease in month-over-month (MoM) lock volume as interest rates hit their highest levels since early July, creating headwinds for affordability.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The NY Mental Health Center (NYMHC), a leading provider of teletherapy services for New York residents, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Path 2 Potential (P2P), a premier provider of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This collaboration will create a seamless support system for families navigating the challenges of autism, combining expert teletherapy services with specialized ABA care.

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Be On The Move, a woman-owned home health physical therapy business in Boynton Beach, Florida, proudly announces the introduction of SoftWave Therapy, a researched and effective treatment designed to provide effective pain relief and accelerated healing.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Optimal Blue today announced the speaker lineup for its inaugural user conference, the Optimal Blue Summit 2025. Legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk will headline the event. The conference will also feature sessions led by Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Business Development Michael Fratantoni, Ph.D., MBA Associate Vice President of Secondary and Capital Markets Sasha Hewlett, AMP, HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler, and representatives from Microsoft.

MESA, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced the honorees of this year's Synergy Achievement Awards program. The annual awards program celebrates partner districts that use the Synergy platform beyond "out-of-the-box" applications, customizing their Synergy solution to positively impact student learning, improve a process, or solve a problem.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Industrial SalesLeads released its November 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a significant uptick in activity. The firm, which monitors North American industrial capital project plans, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernizations, identified 151 new projects for the month.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- American West Water Advisors, LLC and process patent inventor, Marvin Nash announced that they have joined together to create "fit for purpose" to reuse brackish, by product, industrial and other waste waters for beneficial use that is both safe and affordable.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a leading provider of digital signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is excited to unveil a series of powerful enhancements to its platform. These updates solidify its leadership in the digital notarization industry by optimizing workflow efficiency, increasing transparency, and enhancing user control.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- TAG CXO is excited to announce Lisa Schaffner, PhD, as the newest member of our fractional advisory team. Dr. Schaffner is an execution-oriented visionary in her field and accelerates rapid and sustained returns by transforming data and analytics assets into actionable insights.

OCALA, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Casino Party Planners, Florida's premier provider of authentic casino-themed events, is thrilled to announce their upcoming partnership with Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center for a one-of-a-kind charity event, "Las Vegas Live." This special evening will take place on December 7, 2024 at Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala, Florida, offering guests the full Las Vegas experience while supporting an inspiring cause.

KOKOMO, Ind. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced that they continued to enjoy growth in the second and third quarters of 2024. Multiple financial professionals moved their affiliations from competitors to the CFD Companies during the last two quarters, bringing over an additional $300 million in assets under advisement (AUA) to the CFD Companies.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- As the holiday season approaches, Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights extends a warm invitation to seniors considering a lifestyle change as winter begins setting in and the days get shorter. Many people think they need to wait until after the holidays to explore senior living, but why wait? The holiday season is a wonderful time to make a move, as communities like Lutheran Home offer festive events and activities that help residents stay engaged, connected and surrounded by new friends.

CERRITOS, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- This year families with children undergoing treatment at local children's hospitals can check one thing off their holiday to-do list, getting a Christmas tree, thanks to a local brand representative firm and its clients. EPIC trends and partners launched their 3rd annual holiday campaign, Bringing Christmas Home, by delivering 200 undecorated Christmas trees to its diverse group of clients in design around Southern California.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- UTR Sports, a global leader in tennis and pickleball player ratings and event management, today announced an expansion of its partnership with Stack Sports to incorporate TeamInn travel services. TeamInn, Stack Sports' dedicated travel service platform, will now provide travel accommodations for UTR Sports tournaments and events, simplifying travel planning for players, coaches, officials, and fans.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Handy Recovery Advisor, a data recovery and management portal, surveyed 1,000 US everyday users about their data security awareness and backup routines. While the insights reveal positive tendencies, such as a 78% backup rate among users, it shows considerable gaps such as failure to differentiate between data backup and syncing, lack of data encryption on external drives, and irregularity in backup practices.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Lynn Gallant Blackburn's powerful new book, "For the Love of My Sister" (ISBN: 978-1779620699; Nov. 25, 2024), is now available through Tellwell Publishing.  Author Lynn Gallant Blackburn seeks to honor the memory of her sister Paula Gallant, who was tragically murdered through domestic violence in 2005.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Frodio, a Los Angeles-based luxury hair brand, has officially launched, offering an innovative collection of premium wigs and ponytail extensions. Designed to combine elegance, versatility, and comfort, Frodio sets a new standard in the hairpiece industry, empowering gen z women to express their individuality effortlessly.

DESTIN, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- For the ninth consecutive year, AJ's on the Bayou is excited to invite everyone to its free Thanksgiving Day meal, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beloved waterfront restaurant aims to surpass last year's turnout of nearly 1,000 meals, extending a warm invitation to all in the community.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Spodak Dental Group proudly sponsored another Halloween Candy Buyback event this year, where both local children and members of the armed forces benefited. The team collected more than 210 pounds of Halloween candy, which was donated to Soldiers' Angels in support of international and national heroes as part of the "Treats for Troops" initiative.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) today announced it ranked No. 418 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, an annual ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year. MMI grew 260 % from 2020 through 2023.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands /Massachusetts Newswire: -- LearnWise AI, an AI-powered student assistant platform, secures €2 million in seed funding from Emerge. The investment will fuel global expansion, enabling universities to address increasing student support queries through ethical AI-driven solutions.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire: -- DermTech, a leader in cutting-edge skincare tools, announces its premium 0.5mm and 1.5mm microneedle derma rollers, designed for both men and women seeking effective solutions for hair and beard growth, wrinkle reduction, and scar treatment. With a focus on quality and safety, DermTech is redefining at-home skincare with its dermatologist-recommended products.