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SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has automated the process of digital TBA trade assignment during the loan sale process for both mortgage lenders and participating correspondent investors. This automation makes assignment of trade loan sales (AOTs) faster, more convenient, and easier for investors to offer.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A group of HBCU Green Fund Fellows from Atlanta University Center recently dedicated their spring break embedded in an African village on the border of Senegal and Mauritania building a tree shelter, planting trees and digging a well in their ongoing efforts to help the vulnerable communities that are most impacted by the effects of climate change, but contribute the least.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Industry veteran Leonard Jones has been named Executive Director of Municipal Banking and Head of Public Finance for Blaylock Van, LLC, the nation's longest-continuously operating Black-owned investment firm. In this role, he will lead the firm's banking team and solutions for local and municipal government organizations with a focus on financial and risk management.

ST. STEPHENS CHURCH, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Anchored by a 200-year-old manor house surrounded by nearly 400 acres, this historic Virginia estate known as Holly Hill is now truly going to the dogs - and to the cats, rabbits, and many other creatures whose well-being the Richmond SPCA champions and helps safeguard. Thanks to a generous benefactor, the proceeds from the sale of this estate, which is on both the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks register, will benefit the local animal welfare non-profit, according to auction firm, Tranzon Fox.

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and TurboTenant, a digital one-stop-shop for landlords looking to simplify then scale their rental business, have launched a partnership to provide landlords with an affordable and comprehensive protection plan for their rental properties.

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 launched its new Custom Dashboard Hub and expanded the business intelligence (BI) tools available on its platform, increasing users' ability and ease in developing strategy, recruiting, nurturing talent and discovering new opportunities.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that public accounting and business advisory firm Plante Moran, PLLC has completed an annual review of Dovenmuehle's subservicing operations and published its findings via Service Organization Control (SOC) 1® Type 2 and SOC 2® Type 2 reports.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Author and licensed Naturopathic Doctor, Sarah Zadek, has released a comprehensive guide to fertility. The book is titled "It Takes Two... And A Uterus: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding and Enhancing your Fertility," (ISBN: 978-0228884170; March 1, 2023) the book offers evidence-based guidance on improving the odds of a healthy pregnancy, whether naturally or with the help of advanced reproductive technologies such as IVF.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Setting the stage for dramatic change among Black-owned Arizona businesses, IMPACT AZ 2025 is kicking off its supplier diversity readiness program to close the racial wealth gap for business owners through a three-year supplier diversity readiness program, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

VIENNA, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Aravenda Consignment Software, a leader in consignment software solutions, has been selected as a part of the Techstars Oakland powered by JP Morgan program. Techstars is a prestigious accelerator program that receives over 10,000 applications annually and selects only 2-3% of these applicants in various global cohorts. The Techstars Oakland Program is the first for Techstars in the San Francisco Bay area.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Steve Madden, the iconic business mogul known primarily for his eponymous shoe brand, added bestselling author to his repertoire when he released "THE COBBLER: HOW I DISRUPTED AN INDUSTRY, FELL FROM GRACE, AND CAME BACK STRONGER THAN EVER" in 2020. Bajek Publisher Services and Kucerak + Company announced today that a new, updated version of Madden's updated memoir will be released.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Diners in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties mourned the loss of a local barbecue staple: 101 BBQ Hut. Now, the establishment has reopened at a new location in Westlake Village. The Westlake Village iteration of 101 BBQ Hut is operating under new management.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Foneazy has proudly announced a major update on its record-breaker product UnlockGo iPhone Screen Unlocker for Mac. The powerful upgrade has provided Mac users with an easy and efficient way to remove various locks on the iPhone.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Soberlink, a leading provider of technology-driven addiction recovery solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its stigma-breaking "Sober Voices" campaign for Alcohol Awareness Month. In an effort to empower individuals in their journey to sobriety and break the stigma surrounding addiction, Soberlink encourages people to share their personal recovery stories on social media using the hashtag #sobervoices and tagging @soberlink.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Tenorshare Co., Ltd (Hong Kong) is a leading provider of highly efficient and user-friendly software solutions, backed by a team of dedicated experts. In response to multiple complaints from WhatsApp users regarding the challenges of recovering deleted messages on Android and iOS devices, Tenorshare has recently launched its latest innovation - UltData WhatsApp Recovery V2.0.0.

DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the immediate availability of 2022 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. To celebrate providing lenders with early access to HMDA reporting, iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli shared summary observations drawn from the loan-level origination data.

PLEASANTON, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems announced today that Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) has selected the company's industry-leading Synergy® Student Information System (SIS) to replace its current system from Aequitas for its K-12 student data management needs. The district's Synergy solution will include Synergy SIS and Synergy Online Registration hosted on Edupoint's AWS Cloud Hosting platform.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kevin Baragona, founder and CEO of DeepAI, an online and API accessible AI (artificial intelligence) service that gives everyone the opportunity to use new AI technology to generate custom images, relevant content and more, has shown 10x user growth over the past year.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- IMI SalesLeads announced today the March 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 192 new projects in March as compared to 110 in February in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that the System4 of Jacksonville office location is under new ownership.

DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- On March 22, 2023, Stride Autism Centers and Blank Children's Hospital co-hosted a free workshop to help caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The "Orientation to Autism Diagnosis and Treatment" event was designed to provide essential information for parents and other caregivers, with the aim of helping them navigate the challenges of caring for a child with ASD.

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list! The recently released list recognizes advisors and practices on a state-by-state basis from national, regional and independent firms.

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 March 2023. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- One of the country's most historic college football games, the storied Denny's Orange Blossom Classic presented by Ready Life, is poised to continue shining light on its bright future. Fans are invited to join a national watch party, which includes the opportunity to discuss an array of topics while viewing the game with sports heroes and celebrities through online channel, HANG Media.

PERTH, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Author Colleen Millsteed has announced the release of her book, "Battle Angel: The Ultimate She Warrior," (IBSN: 978-0228888727; March 2023) a collection of empowering poetry written to inspire women to tap into their inner strength and overcome the challenges of life.

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Spring/Summer 2023 - Pick your park and take advantage of what nature has to offer with rare spring and summer availability in some of the greatest outdoor places on earth. Xanterra Travel Collection today announced openings in Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon region, Death Valley, Cedar Creek Lodge (just outside of Glacier National Park), and Zion. And yes, most have deals.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today, LifeBrand, an AI-powered Social Media Cleaning platform, and Stack Sports proudly announce their partnership to empower athletes to use social media intelligently and responsibly. Together, they will be able to help athletes and students use their online presence to their fullest potential by clearing away potentially harmful content that can affect their future success in academic, professional, and athletic arenas.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Cheyenne Hunt, a passionate advocate for social justice and equality, announced today her candidacy for Congress representing California's 45th district. Hunt has built a strong following on social media platforms like TikTok, where she has used her often provocative content to educate and mobilize young people around progressive issues.

EVERGREEN, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A National Buyers Agents Association (NBAA) survey of its members reveals surprising homebuyer concerns. Detailed results of the national survey are included in the association's blog section of its website. Some agents responded in the survey that their markets are not declining.

DOVER, Del. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Leads Fish, the leading provider of seller leads for real estate investors, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated marketplace. After years of extensive research and development, Leads Fish has created a solution that enables real estate investors to purchase leads with ease and security.

NORTHGATE, South Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Australian author Jayda Addleton announces the release of her debut poetry book, "Unspoken Emotions" (ISBN: 978-0228883203; March 2023), which explores life from a child's innocence to facing the harsh realities of the world. "Unspoken Emotions" is a collection of poems that offers an honest and raw portrayal of life's challenges.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Starting from March 21, 2023, Tenorshare 4DDiG, a well-known software provider, is launching the biggest World Backup Day Sales now. Both Mac users and Windows users are able to get a 30% off coupon to purchase 4DDiG data recovery software. The best way to prevent data loss is to back up your data frequently. However, even if the data is accidentally lost, 4DDiG enables you to recover important data.

BERKELEY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Covenant Winery Summer Music Series, now in its 2nd year, will kick off at their Sixth Street Winery in Berkeley on Sunday, April 23rd, and continue through the end of July, just before harvest season starts. Showcased at the winery's new outdoor tasting lounge, fans of wine and music can enjoy the vibe of the Berkeley Drinks District, while sipping a nice array of wines from throughout California's diverse wine regions.

MINEOLA, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Mark Rios, the writer, director and lead actor of the acclaimed indie mobster TV series "A Family Thing," has created and produced an intimate new stage show about Elvis Presley that explores The King's undeniable love of gospel music, cast member Ben Tinsley announced today. “The Gospel Soul of Elvis,” inspired by true events, will be performed with amazing music by seasoned actors and singers.

PENTICTON, B.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Scott Macfadyen's crime thriller, "A Whisper in The Shadows" (ISBN: 978-0228882787) follows former assassin Layla, a devoted mother and wife. When someone from her past is gunned down and left for dead, Layla returns to her old life - one that her family knows nothing about. Now Layla must keep her secret safe from her family while searching for those that shot her mentor, the man who saved her from a life on the streets and turned her into a hitwoman.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) Saturday issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $140 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that its founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2023 MBA NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA is the leading professional group for the mortgage industry with more than 2,100 member companies.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) is now accepting new membership applications through May 31, 2023, with the aim of furthering its mission to support and nurture the next generation of women leaders in the food, fine beverage, and hospitality industries.

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 it has expanded access to its platform with a new user tier for small and mid-size (SMB) independent mortgage lenders and brokers. Previously focused on enterprise accounts, MMI is now making a dedicated effort to providing value to the individual and SMB spaces.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, a leading provider of multimedia tool industry, is proud to announce the release of HitPaw Video Converter V2.8.0. This new version comes packed with amazing features that are designed to help users improve the efficiency, and provide the best 3D and music experience.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, the leading software developer for video and photo editing solutions, is thrilled to announce the release of its latest product - HitPaw Online AI Photo Enhancer. With it, unblurring photos or upscaling images up to 8X online will no longer be a problem.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Data is at the heart of modern businesses, making it more important than ever to ensure it is properly protected. Unfortunately, data loss can occur due to various reasons such as hardware failure, natural disasters, or human error. That's why Tenorshare is dedicated to offering tools to safeguard valuable information. On World Backup Day, Tenorshare is providing 30% discounts for individuals and businesses worldwide to remind them to take the necessary steps to protect data.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- iToolab UnlockGo (Android) today introduced a new feature focused on removing Google FRP lock from Vivo smartphones and pads. With this new feature, Vivo users don't need to go through complicated steps to bypass Google account, PIN or pattern verification manually.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- In the fall of 2022, TecnoTree acquired TrustStar, a SaaS application using proprietary artificial intelligence designed to provide mortgage loan officers with a simple way to access relevant market data to grow their businesses. TrustStar delivers a robust set of features that include loan officer insights, listing trends, realtor match, intelligent recruiting, lender competition, and many more through its powerful artificial intelligence platform, and now powered by Tecnotree, a world leader of 5G multi-cloud enabled digital technology.

ATHENS, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- FormFree® today announced that developer of collaborative solutions for the housing finance industry, IndiSoft, is leveraging FormFree's Passport® to enable HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (HCAs) to provide more effective and expeditious consumer counseling.

PARK CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- We are excited to announce collaboration between Surefoot and Rocket Closet, two leading companies in the ski industry. The partnership offers members of the Surefoot Mountain Club an alternative to continue with the ultimate ski travel experience, making it easy and hassle-free to store their ski equipment.

SPRING MOUNTAIN, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The year 2023 marks a significant milestone for the Barnett family who in 1983, seeking a respite from the pressures of city life in San Francisco, found a special, high elevation property on Spring Mountain Road in the Napa Valley that was to become the renowned vineyard and winery it is today.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Anna Krogh has been hired as the company's vice president of business development. In this role, her responsibilities will include growing Dovenmuehle's client list by sourcing new prospects and fostering and developing long-term relationships and clients.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- lijah Walker got connected to We Are G.A.M.E in 2016 when DJ Reed - the G.A.M.E. alumnus who is now a cornerback with the New York Jets - introduced him to Blaze Bhence while he was in college. He was then introduced to Joyce Thigpen, co-founder of the nonprofit. She helped Walker develop a class schedule to move him forward in both his academic and athletic careers.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- KROST has been recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today for the third year in a row. The firm ranked 72nd with a 16.60% change in revenue from the previous year. In addition, KROST has also been named a Regional Leader of 2023. The firm recently launched a new service, KROST Fund Admin Solutions, to further assist and add value for their clients.

ASPEN, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Stack Sports, a leading provider of sports technology and services, is excited to expand its commitment to increasing youth sports participation and transforming the overall sports experience for children across the United States through a new partnership with the Sports & Society Program at the Aspen Institute as the newest member of the Project Play 2024 roundtable.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Dream Pairs, a leading name in fashion footwear, is thrilled to announce the launch of its latest collection of comfortable sandals-the Wonder Cloud Collection. Designed to offer unparalleled comfort without compromising on style, these sandals are perfect for individuals who appreciate a chic yet easy-going footwear experience.

TUCSON, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Expanding to serve more businesses and communities across Arizona, Growth Partners Arizona (GPAz) is in growth mode: Thinkzilla Consulting Group Announced today The organization recently hired a new Executive Director to lead the expansion of lending programs for nonprofits and small businesses in Arizona.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Clear Sky Resorts announces an early April 27 opening of their one-of-a-kind resort near Grand Canyon National Park. Clear Sky Resorts delivers a unique hospitality experience with luxurious Sky Domes, perfect for nighttime stargazing and lots of fun activities for the whole family.

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Professional Tennis Player Madison Keys and her Kindness Wins foundation to reveal renovated tennis courts in North Charleston ahead of the 2023 Credit One Charleston Open. After the unveiling, youth in attendance will participate in a tennis clinic before a Q&A with Madison.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- For years, Strategic Capital has worked closely as a partner of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association (TTLA), sponsoring events and working alongside TTLA attorneys to help clients best manage their settlements. Now, though, this relationship takes a step forward. Strategic Capital is officially a Texas Trial Lawyers Association Sustaining Partner, making it one of the official TTLA business partners in 2023.

BERKELEY, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, environmental protection, and animal welfare. The ten destinations showing the most impressive progress are honored with "Best Ethical Destinations" Awards. These worthy countries, including several island nations, stand to benefit greatly from our travel dollars in a post-pandemic world.

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 Shayna Wilmet as its newest regional director of growth. Wilmet's responsibilities will include consulting and strategizing with MMI's growing roster of mortgage enterprise clients, which includes 20 of the top 25 lenders in the nation, to identify growth opportunities to drive adoption and increase return on investment (ROI).

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- PassFab, a prominent software development firm, is pleased to announce the launch of its Happy Easter sales campaign. This campaign provides consumers with the opportunity to take advantage of three fantastic prices on PassFab software and online resources.

KEYPORT, N.J. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- This acquisition accelerates the expansion of DCL as a DMS provider within the independent dealer network that it already serves, as well as opens the door for franchised dealers to install Lease Here Pay Here (LHPH) as a separate department within their dealerships, much like F&I departments created in the late '70s.

SHELTON, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- LUXY Ride (luxyride.com), the only nationwide (B2C & B2B) booking platform that optimizes excess capacity in the livery industry and allows travelers to reserve executive black car services at significantly optimized prices, has announced the launch of its new security feature, the OTP (One Time Passcode), which provides an extra layer of safety for both passengers and drivers.

DAYTON, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Today marks a new era for Quinn's Commercial Cleaning Company, as Daniel and Sarah Quinn have purchased the business from Daniel's parents, Ken and Betty Quinn. Established in the 1980s, Quinn's has been a staple in the local community ever since, providing top-notch office cleaning services to businesses of all sizes. Now with the help of Daniel and Sarah, the company is expanding and growing faster than ever before.

GARNAVILLO, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pattison Company, a legacy Northeast Iowa Company manufacturing quality proppants and aggregates for the gas, oil, and construction industries, recently launched a revolutionary railcar storage system. Pattison Storage Solution is putting railcar storage costs back on track, said a Pattison Company spokesperson.

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, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the third quarter (Q3) of 2022. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

MURRIETA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A newly released children's book, "Our Walk with Grandma" is both fun and educational. It shares a cherished time of a grandma and her grandkids enjoying a beautiful walk together while learning about the surrounding nature. It's written by Dolores F. Kurzeka, delightfully illustrated by Nichole Monahan and posthumously released by her children to honor her memory.