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VENTURA, Calif., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Angel and Tracey Jimenez are excited to announce the launch of their new children’s book series and brand, Safety Dog Diego. Their debut book, “Safety Dog Diego Gets Adopted” (ISBN: 979-8341058088), introduces the heartwarming tale of a lively French Bulldog puppy, Diego, who is adopted and becomes an important safety figure, teaching kids practical tips on staying safe in their everyday lives.

TAMPA BAY, Fla., Oct. 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As Hurricane Helene & Milton wreaked havoc across Florida’s Gulf Coast, employees at Pure Polymer Solutions (PPS) took extraordinary action. Nick Strazzulla, a lead water treatment specialist at PPS, requested special permission from the company’s founder, Bob Davis, to use a company boat to deliver emergency supplies and assist in rescue operations in some of the hardest-hit areas, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Barrier Island, and Boca Ciega.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Agile, a groundbreaking fintech bringing mortgage lenders and broker-dealers onto a single electronic platform, announced today the launch of limit orders, a new quote request type for the To-Be-Announced mortgage-backed securities (TBA) market. Limit orders allow traders on Agile to request a specific price level, rather than conducting an open-ended bid process, giving them greater confidence and freeing precious time, especially during periods of market volatility.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) proudly announces Ron Busby, President & CEO of the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc., as the keynote speaker for its 26th Annual Pinnacle Awards Gala, to be held on December 13, 2024, at the SRP PERA Pavilion in Tempe, AZ. Presented by SRP and JP Morgan Chase, the gala will be a night of celebration, networking, and recognition of influential partners whose contributions have played a pivotal role in advancing BCAZ’s mission to support Black-owned businesses and underserved entrepreneurs across Arizona.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — California Safe Schools (CSS) a coalition dedicated to children’s environmental health and environmental justice, renowned for spearheading the most protective pesticide policy in the nation for K-12 schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District, hosted their 26th Annual ‘Your Life Is Now’ Forum on October 9th at the California Endowment in historic downtown Los Angeles.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its latest MiR Report today, reporting the September 2024 results for the Industrial Manufacturing industry’s planned capital project spending. This comprehensive overview report tracks North American industrial capital project activities, encompassing facility expansions, new plant constructions, and significant equipment modernization projects.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports announced that executives from several emerging neurotechnology startups will present for the first time at the 2024 Neurotech Leaders Forum in San Francisco, November 6-7. Among the new presenters are Paxos Medical, a firm that has developed a novel neuromodulation therapy for non-obstructive urinary retention.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced that AccountChek® supports new enhancements to Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) validation service designed to streamline the digital pre-close verification of employment (VOE), significantly enhance overall efficiency and improve the borrower experience.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. and ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) updates for October 2024 announced. As we gear up for IAAPA in Orlando this November, we’re excited to showcase our expertise in the kiosk market. Our demos will include self-order, digital wayfinding, cash-to-card, and accessibility. These solutions are particularly well-suited for amusement parks and cruise ships, where self-service, self-order, and digital signage (such as wayfinding) are in high demand.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 14, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SattvaLife AI (SattvaLife.ai), a digital wellness company, today announced the launch of its AI-powered holistic wellness chatbot – SattvaLife Chatbot. Available immediately on their website and android mobile app, this unique chatbot provides holistic wellness guidance, combining Generative AI technology with comprehensive holistic health principles.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CapitalW Collective, the glass shattering 501(c)(3) benefiting women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, today announced Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP as a new corporate sponsor. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in CapitalW Collective’s mission “to create more inclusive mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time.”

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 11, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing is excited to announce its official integration with Okta, a leading identity management solution, to deliver seamless and secure Single Sign-On (SSO) capabilities. This integration enhances user experience and security for employees, contractors, and business partners, ensuring they have quick, reliable access to the tools they need to perform at their best.

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the availability of Floify Verify, a native electronic verification of income and employment (VOIE) service powered by Argyle. Designed to streamline the mortgage origination process, Floify Verify allows lenders to verify income and employment at a cost-effective price point without the hassle of managing additional third-party vendors.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Since its release, iOS 18 has excited users around world with a range of new features and improvements like redesigned Photos app and Apple Intelligence. Millions of users have already upgraded to test out latest functionalities. Tenorshare, a top provider of iOS solutions, has quickly adapted to iOS 18.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IEP Physician Search concluded a physician placement agreement with Capitol Pain Institute (CPI), a leading pain management center based in Austin, Texas, with facilities in Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, Colorado, and Indiana. IEP Physician Search, with the largest database of Pain and Orthpaedic surgeons in the US, will leverage its unique position in the medical education and staffing industries to assist CPI in finding its perfect match.

FRESNO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the wake of destructive flooding in Kenya and parts of Tanzania, East Africa this spring, nonprofit organization Give A Hand has issued a call for an intensive relief effort to aid impacted families. Give A Hand executives said that while a minimal amount of aid is trickling through, hundreds of thousands of flood victims remain in need.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the integration of the LoanDynamics Model (LDM) from Andrew Davidson & Co. (AD&Co) into their mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation software. LDM is a well-respected prepayment model for residential mortgages that will complement MCT’s proprietary prepayment model in MSRlive!

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its September 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 50% month-over-month (MoM) increase in rate-and-term refinance activity as people who purchased homes in recent years jumped at the opportunity to lower their interest rates and mortgage payments. While the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered its target federal funds rate by 50 bps on Sept. 18, the market had already priced in a portion of the rate reduction, leading to a full month of increased refinance activity in September.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 7, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Miss Walker (Corrinne Walker) gives an in-depth, step-by-step guide on how to start a YouTube channel in the most recent part of her YouTube series. People will learn useful tips to get started on YouTube, such as how to pick the right topic, make content better, and get more subscribers. This episode has helpful insights and tips from an experienced creator that are perfect for people who are just starting out or who want to improve their current channels.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 seed funding grant from JPMorganChase. This generous contribution will fuel the Chamber’s mission to strengthen Black businesses and produce new economic buying power throughout Arizona. The funds will support key programs aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs, providing pathways to financial growth, and fostering greater economic inclusion.

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — eCaregivers is an innovative online platform connecting families with private-pay Care Providers, offering a safe, transparent, reliable, and affordable alternative to traditional caregiving agencies. Designed for both Care Seekers and Providers (companions, aides, LPNs, RNs, PTs), it provides agency-quality tools and features with potential savings of up to 50%. As eCaregivers disrupts the senior caregiving industry, it seeks strategic investors to drive growth and expand its scalable platform, reshaping the future of private-pay home care services.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.17% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The report highlights key market dynamics, offering industry professionals valuable insights. Industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report for comprehensive insights into the market dynamics.

SPOKANE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apex Leadership Company, a leading provider of fitness-focused youth fundraising programs, has announced a strategic two-year partnership with Skyhawk Sports Academy, a Stack Sports company, to expand its unique fundraising model to even more schools and students across the country. This collaboration unites two strong brands with a shared mission to enhance children’s lives through fitness, leadership, and personal development.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With the rapid increase in wireless technologies like 5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure is an inevitable part of modern life. As health concerns surrounding EMF radiation rise, Escape Zone is stepping up to offer immediate protection with its range of Faraday bags, backpacks, wallets, and more.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After Hurricane Helene, Beach Automotive Group is helping aid the many communities across upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Beach Automotive Group is facilitating a disaster relief initiative to collect essential items and provide support to those affected by the hurricane.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company’s capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals.

CHICAGO, Ill. and NEW YORK. N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, has once again hosted an unforgettable experience for its customers. Following the overwhelming success of previous #LUVMEPOPUP events in New York, Houston, and Atlanta, the highly anticipated Chicago event marked a milestone celebration of Luvme’s 10th anniversary.

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Brimma Tech, a pioneering software development company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the mortgage industry, proudly announces the latest release of its Vallia AUS Sandbox. This innovative tool is designed to streamline the mortgage underwriting process, offering simultaneous risk and eligibility assessment capabilities with both Fannie Mae’s Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) and Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠).

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. Now, Clark is making another debut with “City Swimmers & Other Stories” (ISBN: 979-8990416727 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

PLACENTIA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Located in Placentia, CA, Crystal Clear Hearing Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive hearing solutions tailored to meet each patient’s unique needs. The center combines advanced diagnostic tools with expert audiological services to deliver an unparalleled level of care.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Heroic Fraternities is proud to announce the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Grand Valley State University and the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at the University of Mississippi as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 John Hart Hunter Award. This award recognizes fraternity chapters for their exceptional work in promoting a heroic vision of brotherhood, leadership, and service.

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced downward revision of its 2024-2026 U.S. Mortgage Origination Forecast. Updated to reflect ongoing economic conditions, iEmergent now expects lower-than-anticipated growth for the next two years, particularly in the purchase mortgage market, while refinance volumes are projected to rise due to a gradual decline in mortgage interest rates.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Ventures, through its Eagle Freedom Fund, a leading impact investment vehicle focused on combating human trafficking, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Keel Point, a national private wealth management, family office services, and institutional asset management firm. Keel Point will serve as a Sub-Advisor to the Eagle Freedom Fund, bringing its financial expertise to amplify the Fund’s efforts to invest in innovative technologies designed to combat human trafficking globally.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the addition of the NOVA loan origination system (LOS) to its product lineup. Bringing the NOVA LOS under its banner alongside the Empower® LOS enables Dark Matter to offer two distinct LOS solutions and cater to a more diverse range of lender business models.

LANGFORD, B.C., Canada, Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Get ready to be swept off your feet and into the past with the release of “Smelling Daisies” (ISBN: 978-1779418647), a thrilling new time-travel romance that puts the fate of its characters into your hands. Co-written by Elysia and Mark Stevens, their historical romance debut follows Daisy, a smart-mouthed Canadian soldier, who takes a much-needed trip after serving overseas – only to find herself transported back in time to a war-weary Scotland besieged by the vicious English army.

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of the propane, commercial motor fuels, and lubricants business of WTG Fuels, LLC to ThompsonGas, LLC. WTG Fuels is a subsidiary of West Texas Gas, a leading provider of natural gas distribution services throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProPair, the fastest way for marketing and sales leaders to implement predictive AI, has released its Q2 2024 Impact Study, showcasing a substantial 46% improvement in sales conversions using Predictive Lead Assignments compared to standard lead assignment methods. This breakthrough underscores the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in sales strategies.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is proud to announce that it has been named to Barron’s Top 100 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Firms for 2024. “We are honored to receive this recognition,” said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Chairman and Co-CEO of KF Advisors. “This accomplishment is a team effort that would not be possible without the valuable contribution of each and every individual at KF Advisors.”

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 first quarter (Q1) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.