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| From: Tavern 101 Grill and Tap House
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tavern 101 Grill & Tap House, a beloved staple in Agoura Hills, stepped up once again to support first responders by providing hot meals to over 1,500 firefighters, sheriffs, and National Guard members battling the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades. This act of generosity is nothing new for Gonzalez and his team.
| From: Author Gerald Mackrell
TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Gerald Mackrell, a lifelong seeker of spiritual truth, invites readers on a deeply personal journey of faith, reflection, and exploration in his latest book, “Know, Trust, Abandon” (ISBN: 978-1779623188). Mackrell’s thought-provoking work delves into humanity’s perennial question: “Is there any meaning to life, or am I merely part of an elaborate accident that occurred millions of years ago?”
| From: Dark Matter Technologies
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the agenda for its Horizon User Conference. Exclusive to Dark Matter clients and partners, the conference will take place at the Omni Amelia Island on April 22-24.
| From: Pure Polymer Solutions
TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pure Polymer Solutions is setting a new standard for sustainability in water treatment with its revolutionary PUREMIX technology. Designed to reduce environmental impact while optimizing efficiency, PUREMIX empowers industries to embrace eco-friendly practices without sacrificing performance.
| From: The Mortgage Collaborative
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s leading network of independent mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, and service providers, is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Hall as its new Chief Executive Officer and President.
| From: Hillcrest
LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne is showing what it means to be a good neighbor by helping seniors displaced by the devastating Eaton Fire. Hillcrest offered seniors housing and a chance to rebuild their lives with a new home. The fire destroyed The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, leaving many residents, including those with significant health needs, without a place to call home.
| From: Concerned Shareholders of WOW
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Concerned Shareholders of WOW today issued the following letter to the management of WOW. To the Management and Board of Directors of WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW), We, as concerned stakeholders and shareholders are writing to formally request an update regarding the unsolicited non-binding preliminary proposal submitted on May 3, 2024
| From: DataBahn.ai
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DataBahn.ai (“DataBahn”), a trailblazer in Data Pipeline Management (DPM) and Data Fabric solutions, has unveiled Cruz, a cutting-edge AI agent tailored to revolutionize data engineering and operations. Purpose-built to address the complexities of modern data ecosystems, Cruz is designed to streamline processes, optimize workflows, and empower organizations to harness their data with unmatched efficiency.
| From: HotDeals
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HotDeals, a coupon website, is excited to announce the launch of its new feature page, “Most Common Coupon Phrases,” designed to make it easier for consumers to understand and navigate common coupon-related terms while shopping. This new page will help shoppers quickly find the best deals by providing clear explanations and direct links to relevant offers, saving time and ensuring they never miss a discount.
| From: Brax-Tone Records
DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his Brax-Tone Records debut release, “The Brax-Tone Experience,” a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles.
| From: Teal
WASHINGTON, D.C. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Teal, a sophisticated managed service provider serving forward-thinking small and medium-sized businesses, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Blackpoint Cyber, a trailblazer in threat intelligence and advanced cybersecurity tools. This collaboration underscores Teal’s commitment to safeguarding clients with cutting-edge solutions that stay ahead of cyber threats.
| From: CFD Companies
KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced key community building initiatives for 2025. Though the firm has experienced significant growth, it remains committed to fostering a family-like community that is the foundation for delivering exceptional service.
| From: LenderLogix
BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the 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 in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.
| From: Down Payment Resource
ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total number of available programs to 2,466.
| From: Tellwell Publishing
VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches “Kalman and Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz” (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.
| From: Columbia Vehicle Group
AIKEN, S.C., Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Tomberlin, the leading manufacturer of luxury electric street-legal LSVs (low-speed vehicles), golf cars and e-bikes, will display its latest personal transportation solutions at the 2025 PGA Show in Booth 2109. The world’s longest-running and largest golf-business event, the show will be held Jan. 21 – 24 at the Orlando Convention Center in Florida. “Our ‘Expect More’ theme highlights recent advancements in personal transportation,” says Scott Breckley, president of Columbia Vehicle Group.
| From: Nonprofit Story Bank
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the nation honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and anticipates the transition to a new administration, the importance of amplifying the voices of those impacted by policies has never been greater. Nonprofit Story Bank is stepping forward to ensure these voices-the human stories behind the policies-are neither muffled or ignored.
| From: Black Chamber of Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Twenty-two entrepreneurs graduated from the Impact AZ 2025 Supplier Diversity Accelerator on Tuesday, January 14, during a ceremony held at the Arizona Public Service (APS) Headquarters in Phoenix, the Black Chamber of Arizona announced today.
| From: Legacy Launch Pad Publishing
TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oklahoma-based author Kimberly Hayden introduces young readers to the value of worship and gratitude in her new children’s book “Libby Loves Church” (ISBN: 979-8330208562 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
| From: Chad Lawson Cooper
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Chad Lawson Cooper, a renowned movie producer and national playwright based in New York City, has made an offer of $20 million to acquire The Paul Robeson Theatre. Founded in 1980 and named in honor of the esteemed African-American singer and actor Paul Robeson, the theater showcased poetry, plays, and various works by black artists for over 25 years.
| From: Mortgage Capital Trading Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of MSRlive! 4.0, a groundbreaking enhancement to its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation platform. The latest version offers mortgage servicers an unprecedented level of transparency and business intelligence, equipping portfolio managers with powerful new tools to assess and optimize their portfolios.
| From: ColoCrossing
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ColoCrossing, a HostPapa Inc. company and global leader in enterprise-grade hosting solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of their new Los Angeles datacenter at 1200 W 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017. This expansion marks a significant milestone for ColoCrossing, reinforcing their position as a leader in colocation and dedicated server solutions in one of the nation’s most vital technology hubs.
| From: Doherty Enterprises
LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the official launch of their 9th annual Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest celebrates outstanding teachers, nominated by their students, by awarding each a $500 sponsorship check and hosting a special end-of-year class party.
| From: Doherty Enterprises
ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey are excited to announce the start of their 9th annual “Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest.” The essay contest is now open at participating Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s restaurants in New Jersey.
| From: J.R. O'Dwyer Co. Inc.
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The J.R. O’Dwyer Company, Inc. has published its January 2025 Crisis Communications Magazine featuring content designed to assist corporations and organizations manage their reputation, prevent communications crises and communicate effectively with the public and stakeholders.
| From: Lutheran Life Communities
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lutheran Life Ministries (“Lutheran Life”), an Illinois-based senior living organization, has added two new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Michael Renetzky, Chair of the Board, and Sloan Bentley, President, and CEO of Lutheran Life.
| From: Doherty Enterprises
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County today announced the official start of their 9th annual Above and “BEE”yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers – as nominated by their classroom students – rewarding teachers with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.
| From: Mortgage Capital Trading Inc.
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market dynamics.
| From: Hopdox
ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is excited to announce that it has entered a joint eRecording services agreement with Harris Recording Solutions to integrate Hopdox’s cutting-edge eRecording platform with Harris Recording Solutions’ land record management systems. This collaboration marks a major milestone in delivering more efficient, modern recording capabilities to counties nationwide.
| From: Hopdox
ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first eRecording in Clark County, Nevada. This milestone marks the inauguration of Hopdox’s services, enabling seamless and efficient document recording for the nation’s title companies, banks, and attorneys.
| From: Desakajo Publishing
WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the “Sisterhood” – a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment – in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A’Shellarien Addison announces the release of “This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris” (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing).
| From: ACES Quality Management
DENVER, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has sought to support its customers through turbulent market conditions by providing critical technology innovations to its quality control audit suite.
| From: IT Geeks
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IT Geeks, a Next-Gen Digital Transformation Company, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Clutch 1000, an elite list of top service providers from 320,000 companies worldwide. The achievement underscores IT Geeks’ unwavering dedication to delivering innovative eCommerce solutions that drive growth and transformation.
| From: Optimal Blue
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its December 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showcasing year-over-year (YoY) growth in mortgage activity, even as seasonal trends led to a month-over-month (MoM) decline in rate lock volumes. Overall, December mortgage lock volume was up 26% YoY, driven by an 18% increase in purchase locks, a 43% rise in cash-out refinances, and an 82% jump in rate-and-term refinances.
| From: ProNotary
DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of devastating wildfires, ProNotary, a leading remote online notarization (RON) software provider, is stepping up to empower businesses with the tools needed to integrate RON into their operations. By partnering with ProNotary, organizations can help communities impacted by these natural disasters access essential services like notarizing insurance claims, property agreements, and legal documents – all from a secure, remote platform.
| From: Tellwell Publishing
TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — At 49, “Smile,” affectionately known online as “The Smile Enthusiast,” unveils her groundbreaking longevity textbook, “#FUTURECENTURIONLIFE, My Longevity Lifestyle” (ISBN: 978-0228889540; released by Tellwell Publishing in November 2024). This inspiring work outlines her bold, holistic approach and detailed blueprint for achieving extraordinary health and longevity.
| From: CapitalW Collective
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time.”
| From: USA Needle Inc.
CICERO, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — USA Needle, Inc. (usaneedle.com), a leading provider of precision-manufactured needles, proudly announces its continued commitment to delivering top-quality surgical and industrial needles to meet the evolving needs of healthcare, manufacturing, and specialty industries.
| From: Street Media Group
LOVELAND, Colo., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Street Media Group, a leading out-of-home advertising provider, has announced plans to develop a new state-of-the-art digital billboard along Interstate 25 in northern Colorado. The 14-foot x 48-foot double-faced digital display will be strategically positioned at exit 254 between Loveland and Johnstown, marking a significant expansion of the company’s regional presence.
| From: Black Chamber of Arizona
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.
