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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid Columbia waters and even some icy cold pools every February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon. Donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 1,500 brave (some might say crazy) supporters across Oregon would have been preparing to take the Polar Plunge next month.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lawrence, New York based Jacobs Real Estate Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of Navona @ Live Oak Apartments, a 104-unit Class B multifamily community located in San Antonio, Texas. Originally developed and operated as a Hawthorne Extended Stay Hotel, the property was acquired by Jacobs in 2013 and underwent a repositioning project to convert the property to multifamily use.

AUSTIN, Texas and OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla., Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pure Protein, LLC (Pure Protein) and subsidiary company Pure Transplant Solutions, LLC (PTS), announced today that Blake Harlan has been promoted to President and Rico Buchli, PhD to Vice President of Products and Services.

LEHI, Utah, Feb. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced accelerated momentum in 2020 marked by expansive market growth and product innovation.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With only 13 days left before California Proposition 58 property tax breaks undergo changes and limitations imposed by new tax measure Proposition 19, on Feb. 16, 2021 – popular trust lender Commercial Loan Corporation is offering Heirs of Estates and Trust Beneficiaries, who are inheriting a home from parents, a free benefit analysis.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Lincoln Law School of San Jose is proud to announce that its newly designed website launched on January 25, 2021, after several months of working on its development. Their old site was perfectly functional, but this much-needed refresh will help students, potential students, faculty, and supporters to gain more from Lincoln’s online presence.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HG Doctors recently added a third location to its family of healthcare practices – Coral Springs Medical & Dental. Its one-stop approach to healthcare services is a driving force behind its expansion. This new facility offers primary care/family medicine, geriatrics, senior activities, behavioral health, podiatry and dental care – all under one roof.

OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EATYALL founders, Andy and Marianna Chapman, plan to send hundreds of Chef Care Packages to hardworking chefs in 2021. The Chapmans have built relationships with chefs around the globe for over a decade, assisting them in their search for better ingredients.

NEW YORK and HONG KONG, Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DataNumen company, the developer and vendor of pro-level recovery solutions, announces the release of DataNumen DWG Recovery 2.1. This program performs quick repair of inaccessible AutoCAD drawing files with the highest average recovery rate confirmed by comparative tests. The new features of version 2.1 include automatic upgrades to the latest version and auto-check for product updates.

JACKSON, Calif., Feb. 3, 2021, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — SunnyCal Solar Inc., a provider of innovative solar products, announces release of the new EV Solar Carport to provide independent charging power for Electric Vehicles.

RICHMOND, Va., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG), a national leader in wireless hardware deployment and services, today announced that it has launched a full-scale managed services division. The MSP offerings, which are well over a year in the making, allow the company to offer its customers 24/7/365 support on hardware and services.

REDDING, Conn., Feb. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Burroughs Media has developed a dynamic new tool for social media managers and individuals posting on Facebook, the Ultimate Poster for Facebook, a Chrome browser extension. It posts to up to 20 groups in one click! This extension has grown quickly with currently over 10,000 users.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is pleased to welcome John Prentis and Larry Bowlus to its Executive Risk and Cyber practice. Joining from a global broker, Prentis and Bowlus will focus on large public, technology, and financial institution executive liability coverages, including Directors & Officers Liability.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw publishes HitPaw Toolkit version 1.2.0 with new features: video converter, merge video, resize video, and photo editor which makes it more powerful to edit videos and pictures. As a video and picture tool for beginners, HitPaw focuses on easy-to-use UI and strives for providing “no tech necessary” video editing tools for users. (VIDEO)

WHITEFISH, Mont., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RightOnTrek today announced the release of its long-awaited Adventure Meals for backpackers. Their meals use the finest ingredients and preferred preparation and preservations techniques to create a delicious dining experience on the trail.

CHICAGO, Ill., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nana’s All Purpose Alkaline Seasoning, a premium Himalayan Salt based alkaline blend sold direct to consumers, at nanaseasoning.com, in an 8.4-ounce bottle is being “censored” by Facebook, says Changing The World Foods, LLC. Since October 27, 2020 Facebook has stopped this small business and others from placing paid advertisements.

MCKINNEY, Texas, Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Blockit Inc., a leading provider of digital care coordination solutions, has been on the front lines of the pandemic, providing a no-cost adaptation of their deeply integrated and highly sophisticated healthcare scheduling platform to be utilized toward COVID-19 relief efforts. Today, Blockit announced that its vaccine scheduling solution is now being used by over 350 organizations responsible for scheduling over 400,000 vaccines.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Olea Kiosks, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its leadership team to include sales management and strategic business development. The company has expanded the role of Rusty Gaynes to Director of Sales, Alliances and Strategic Partnerships and promoted Daniel Olea to Director of Strategy and Business Development.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Words that Build is a new, crowdsourced podcast that publishes hot takes from industry professionals and transmutes written articles from top publications to audio. Topics range from updates on recent commercial and residential real estate projects to property tech and urban planning.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Sales Boomerang, the industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced the beta release of Prescriptive Scenarios, a product line of ‘smart’ loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower.

WARRENTON, Va. and Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pulsar Global Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Valentis, a defense and risk management firm, announces the acquisition of Blueshield Security and Investigations, LLC based in Warrenton, VA. The acquisition by Pulsar Global brings to realization the investigation unit of Valentis Security.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Skell, Inc., dba Bug-A-Salt, has filed suit against the department store chain Dillard’s and its distributor, William E. Connor & Associates, for infringing on Skell’s 2013 patent for a “bug killing gun,” according to Bug-A-Salt’s attorney, Liat Cohen.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation will receive the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR) on February 15, 2021. This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation’s outstanding achievements, advancements, and innovations in international business and global affairs.

RED BANK, N.J., Feb. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Moving Ahead Services, an independent mover that has 6 locations nationwide, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a partnership that will help provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the United States.

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — World leader in improving brain performance, Aviv Clinics, has opened its state-of-the-art, 30,000-square-foot medical facility – the first treatment center of its kind in North America. The practice, located at The Center for Advanced Healthcare in The Villages, Florida, is dedicated to Aviv’s scientifically evidenced medical program concentrated in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1. 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated businesses all over the country. Despite this hostile business climate, Getec Industrial’s business grew by 28%. This was due to several actions taken by executive leadership this year.

MARINA DEL REY, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Loren Data Corp. (LD.com), a leader in B2B messaging platform technology, announced today that Faxinating Solutions, a Montreal-based service provider, has partnered with Loren Data’s ECGrid(r) backbone to connect its customers to EDI VAN trading partners.

ROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As advocates for a rewarding postdoctoral experience, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) applauds the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for increasing the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) stipends for fiscal year 2021.

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Hyogo Business & Cultural Center and the Kobe Trade Information Office today announced the hosting of a webinar for Healthcare Tech and Digital Health startups looking for opportunities to expand their business into Japan. The webinar will be the first of its kind, with the goal of connecting with and providing useful information to as many potential future business partners as possible.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Breaking Hits, an organized aggregator of an authentic opinion App, is ramping up to launch its pilot program. The first will focus on the Super Bowl and the second on Valentine’s Day. Both will ask, “Retire or fire?” and ask music and non-music related questions. It’s a new voice that music industry pros will want to hear.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Goddess In Secret, a new luxury women’s beauty brand focused on helping women retain their youthful beauty, has announced the launch of its anti-aging skincare product, Secret Ethereal Beauty Elixir. The product is packed with 24 organic oils, absolutes, and extracts that synergistically work together to improve and enhance the look of more youthful, radiant skin.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Sacramento SPCA announced today that they have reached more than 90% of their fundraising goal to finish construction of the Zoe K. McCrea Animal Health Center – and the non-profit organization is asking for community support to help cross the finish line.

PROVO, Utah, Jan. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PhoneSoap proudly announces a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 with its ExpressPro disinfection technology. According to a recent study conducted by the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, the PhoneSoap ExpressPro, a rapid UV disinfection device for cell phones, tablets, and other hard-to-clean hand-held items, resulted in a 99.99% reduction of SARS-CoV-2 during the 30-second cycle time.

FREDERICK, Md., Jan. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Phenomenology, Inc., an innovative production model in the performing arts, stepped up to assist the Academy for the Fine Arts to raise ten thousand dollars in critical funds to finance a state-of-the-art dance studio for Frederick County Public School students.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fanplayr, a leader in online behavioral personalization and artificial intelligence for the past 10 years, announced it will add Personalized SMS to its menu of products for targeting lead generation and online shoppers.

RICHMOND, Va., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On February 14 the Richmond Environmental Film Contest Committee will virtually award the winners of the Environmental Film Contest and screen each film. The contest was open to novice and experienced Virginia filmmakers submitting films on environmental topics regarding Virginia.

REDONDO BEACH, Calif., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “Parents’ Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy and Resilient Children,” presented in partnership with Beach Cities Health District and South Bay Mommies and Daddies, is a five-part video series designed for parents of children ages 0-6.

WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Fig Linens and Home, a bedding and linens shop in Westport, Connecticut, is pleased to announce that they have recently updated their website. This was to ensure that the website is up-to-date, can easily be navigated, and is mobile responsive. The company offers bedding, linens, and home furnishings to purchase online throughout the United States.

NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As a medium sized services business, DN Van Lines learned the hard way about “Staying the course,” an idiomatic expression that means to persevere to the end, no matter what difficulties or obstacles stand in the way.

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 28, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management™ (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced it has selected Amanda Phillips as executive vice president of compliance.