Monthly Archives: December 2024

DALLAS, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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 /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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 /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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 /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system, celebrates the ongoing achievements of its residents who continue to make significant impacts in their communities and beyond. Under the leadership of Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson's President and CEO, a noted expert in the elder care field, the organization remains dedicated to its mission of enriching the lives of older adults by supporting its residents' ambitions and facilitating their continued impact on the world, including two remarkable women residents.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /CALIFORNIA 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Many users are looking for a free PDF editor alternative to Adobe. This is because the sheer number of features Adobe Acrobat holds can overwhelm anyone. Not to mention, it comes with a learning curve and its subscription model is costly if you edit infrequently, says Tenorshare. Curious about the best free PDF editor alternative to Acrobat - one that's easier to use and offers a better experience?

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw, a world-renowned brand specializing in providing high-quality digital creation tools, is pleased to announce a major upgrade to HitPaw Online Video Enhancer: the launch of the new low-light enhancement model. This innovative technology is designed to help users easily improve the image quality of nighttime videos.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CALIFORNIA NEWSWIRE/ -- The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) raised $49,247 at its recent online silent auction, with lively bidding from hundreds of participants around the United States. Proceeds from the auction help provide scholarships to wine & hospitality professionals from diverse communities demonstrating financial need.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Frank Moseley president of Unirealm Information Systems announced a warning to 17 North Carolina counties that they must perform a special audit check because statistical anomalies indicate that presidential electronic ballots with no corresponding physical ballot may have been tabulated.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Lutheran Life Communities invites compassionate donors to support their Foundation's Chaplaincy Fund, a critical program ensuring spiritual care and emotional support for seniors across four vibrant communities. A chaplain is a certified clergy member who provides spiritual care to people from all denominations.

BALTIMORE, Md. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) announced that $50,000 in college scholarship money will be awarded to graduating high school students who have promoted veganism in their schools and/or communities. Awards will include one $10,000 scholarship and six $5,000 scholarships, plus runner-up prizes.

OCALA, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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. /California Newswire - National News/ -- 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.