Rapid Prototypes announces beta launch of AdaptRM Time Tracking and Invoicing service
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Rapid Prototypes, Inc. today announced the release of its AdaptRM Time Tracking and Invoicing beta service. Already supporting unlimited numbers of devices, this release incorporates a new invoicing ability. This option not only allows the user to track time to their various projects, but also creates professional invoices for direct transmission to clients via their preferred method.
Jeremy Burcham named Chief Strategy Officer at The Compliance Group, Inc.
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) today announced it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Chief Strategy Officer. Bringing nearly 14 years of quality control and operations experience, Burcham will be responsible for formulating, facilitating and communicating TCG's plans for the future.
Foodies welcome new store in Burbank, Van Dorn Gourmets, offering complete line of Spices, Seasonings, Blends and Dip Mixes
BURBANK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Foodies on alert! After experiencing popularity and success through their online store of gourmet rubs, seasonings, spices and dips, Van Dorn Gourmets has recently announced the launch of their first brick and mortar store in Burbank, Calif. Featuring an expanded line and customer-first service the store has been met with quick enthusiasm and positive feedback from area food lovers.
Laguna College of Art and Design and Project Gado bring Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers to Getty Images
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), the West Coast's top fine art college, today announced with Project Gado that 1,000 pages of material from The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers are now available on Getty Images. California Watercolorist Rex Brandt kept sketchbooks, photographs and archival materials that can now be viewed on the Getty Images website.
Smart Cities Prevail to Palo Alto: Pay Prevailing Wage
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In advance of tomorrow's soft opening of the still incomplete Mitchell Park Library, Dale Howard, spokesperson for Smart Cities Prevail, issued the following statement regarding the status of the troubled project, and called on city officials to change prevailing wage policy to mitigate similar problems in the future:
Southern California's First Working Vertical Farm on a High School Campus to include GardenSoxx drought resistant food growing system
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Alegria Fresh announced today the expansion of the hydroponic vertical farm at Bell Gardens High School, Southern California's first working vertical farm on a high school campus. The farm, which features high-performance urban hydroponic vertical and organic farming methods, will be completed with Phase 2, a high efficiency organic food production system using GardenSoxx(R).
California Art Gallery 'Goes Rogue' with Zero Commissions and all Artists Welcome
RANDSBURG, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Randall 'Hoot' Smith, owner of the Randsburg Art Gallery in California, today announced his rogue vision of promoting world class artists. 'I know this is hard to believe from an art gallery owner but I think that artists deserve 100 percent of the value of their art! Yes, that's right, 100 percent,' says 'Hoot.'
ReverseVision Names Jeff Birdsell VP to lead new RV Professional Services division
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc. today announced the launch of their Professional Services division aimed at helping reverse mortgage lenders and brokers to be more successful. Mortgage industry veteran and the company's former head of product management, Jeff Birdsell, CMB, will lead the RV Professional Services as Vice President of this new division.
Gov. Brown Signs Historic Deal for California Film Tax Credit Extension for Five Years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- After months of intensive negotiations, Calif. Governor Jerry Brown joined Assemblymembers Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) and Raul Bocanegra (D-Pacoima)...
Mortgage Technology magazine names ReverseVision a 2014 Lenders' Choice Award Finalist
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision Inc. today announced it has been named a finalist for the 2014 Lenders' Choice Award by Mortgage Technology magazine. ReverseVision is the leading provider of business solutions for the reverse industry offering such products as RV Exchange (RVX), and RV University.
Costume Outfitter, Sexy Wear Avenue, Celebrates its 10-Year Anniversary with Halloween Promotion
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sexy Wear Avenue, a popular online retailer of adult Halloween costumes for women, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with limited-time anniversary specials of extra 15 percent-off discount on all products storewide with coupon code SWA15.
Plastic Bag Ban Would Phase Out Single-Use Plastic Bags in California, approved by Assembly – SB 270
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Calif. State Assembly approved SB 270 by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), Senator Kevin de Leon (D-Los Angeles)...
Solutions Direct launches email marketing platform with automated push technology for promotion on a shoestring
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Everyone these days is looking for ways to save money, while making money. So, what's the answer? A new advertising company, Solutions Direct, thinks it knows. It starts with automated push technology. It can help with the simplest of projects such as increasing traffic to a new website to handling more advanced advertising campaigns for global corporations.
ArteQuesta has announced new artwork will be added to the Israeli Masters Collection to preserve Israeli art and culture
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ArteQuesta, a fine art investment company has announced new artworks to be added to the Israeli Masters Collection as part of their continued effort to preserve Israeli art and culture. The collection was created over ten years ago to gather and preserve historically significant artworks and artifacts by Israeli artists during Israel's diaspora and the emergence of the Jewish state in 1948.
Civic Resource Group unites multi-vendor applications and services on common platform with CivicConnect
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group today announced that it is initiating the City Development Ecosystem, a group which is chartered to promote new software models for civic organizations to take advantage of next generation applications and cloud infrastructure. It is software interoperability among multiple vendors that makes the City Development Ecosystem possible.
ArteQuesta announces updated Web Portal Providing Collectors and Art Investors with Art Market Intelligence
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ArteQuesta, a fine arts investment company is pleased to announce the launch of its new website at artequesta.com. ArteQuesta's web portal is designed to assist collectors, patrons, art professionals, and individuals in making thoughtful decisions for establishing or maintaining an art-investment portfolio.
The Compliance Group grows business 20 percent in Q2-2014, expands into Chicago/Midwest territory
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a Leading mortgage compliance services provider, today announced it has increased its roster of clients by 20 percent in the second quarter of 2014. This crop of new business includes a mix of mortgage lenders, retail and community banks and credit unions.
Civic Resource Group named to '100 Most Promising Technology Companies' list for its innovative IT platform called CivicConnect
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Civic Resource Group today announced that it received a notable inclusion on the CIOReview100 list in CIO Review magazine for its innovative programs and solutions that help civic organizations across the U.S. achieve their goals to become 'Smart Cities' in 2014.
New report shows nonprofits rank as 4th largest private employer in California and contribute 15 percent of state GDP
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to the CalNonprofits organization, California nonprofits generate $260 billion in total economic activity every year, producing more...
VLP Law Group LLP adds Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm for bankruptcy law, corporate and transactional matters
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP today announced the addition of Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm as partners. Taylor, based in Washington, D.C., practices bankruptcy law. Fromm, based in New York City, focuses on corporate and transactional matters.
Free Online Course on HUD Mortgagee Letter Changes offered through RV University (RVU)
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, Inc., a leading provider of business solutions for the reverse mortgage industry is offering a free online class 'Understanding the New Rules Regarding Non-Borrowing Spouses,' focused on changes announced by HUD in recent Mortgagee Letters 2014-07 and 2014-12 through its ReverseVision University (RVU).
Calif. Marketing Firm, Neotrope, again donates $25K in Services for Worthy Causes with 2014 PR Grant
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope, a 31 year old brand marketing, PR, and content development firm in California, today announced launch of its latest annual PR Grant program for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities for 2014. Launched in 2000, the non-profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential 'halo' sponsors.
ImmersiON Partnership with VRelia will enhance the Augmented Virtual Reality experience
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ImmersiON, a USA company of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, announced today its strategic fusion with VRelia, a company owned by Jose Antonio Garcia Marin headquartered in Spain. Novelo, the founder of internationally awarded TDVision, has proven a leader in the design and development of 3D digital infrastructure and visualization systems.
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Introduces Federal Guide for Small Businesses
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) today announced the publication of his newly-created Small Business Resource Guide,...
San Francisco contemporary artist John Waguespack launches Kickstarter campaign for his Salvador's Garden upcycled home goods line
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- San Francisco artist John Waguespack today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign for his latest inspiration, Salvador's Garden upcycled home goods line. The product line includes pillows and blankets - all made from an amazing textile of 100 percent post consumer recycled plastic bottles. The beautiful snow-white fabrics reminded John of a portrait of Dali he painted, which ultimately presented the perfect medium on which to share this new series.
Calif. Congressman Cárdenas helps Protect U.S. Companies from 'Patent Trolls'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, D.C. /California Newswire/ -- Today, U.S. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley, Calif.) and Blake Farenthold (R-Corpus Christi, Texas) introduced...
AMT Datasouth Corp now Shipping new Fastmark M Series Portable Bar Code Printers
CAMARILLO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- AMT Datasouth Corp., a leading supplier of value-added printing solutions, today announced that its Fastmark M3 and M4 battery-powered, portable, thermal bar code printers are now shipping and available with AMT Datasouth's proven proprietary PAL programming language.
Calif. Asm. Muratsuchi Receives Legislator of the Year Award from Assoc. of Global Automakers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Association of Global Automakers has announced Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi as their 2014 “Legislator of the Year.” The award...
Calif. Bill Incentivizing Small Business Growth Approved by State Assembly – AB 2096
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assembly Bill (AB) 2096, authored by Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance) and sponsored by Small Business California, passed...
MCT Trading announces MCTlive, its new Browser-based Software Platform for Secondary Capital Marketing Departments
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging, loan sale execution, and risk management services, today announced the formal launch of MCTlive, a secondary marketing technology platform designed for capital markets trading and pipeline management.
DrivenBI Self Service Data Analytics Platform Delivers Key Service Level Performance Metrics to dinCloud's Customers
PASADENA, Calif., /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI, a provider of cloud analytics platforms, today announced a partnership with dinCloud, a leading cloud services provider, that will allow dinCloud to provide their customers with DrivenBI's cloud analytics platform designed to unify, analyze, and report data aggregated from multiple sources.
MBA National Secondary Marketing Conference to feature Phil Rasori on panel 'Liquidity Challenges for Smaller Lenders'
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will moderate and drive a panel session entitled 'Liquidity Challenges for Smaller Lenders' at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Secondary Marketing Conference in New York City.
Clients of Network Control reported exceptional satisfaction ratings in the company's recent client key performance metrics report
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Clients of Network Control reported exceptional satisfaction ratings in the company's recent client key performance metrics report, with 95.5 percent of respondents expressing they are 'Very Satisfied' with the services provided, and 97 percent indicating that they would recommend Network Control to other organizations.
The Compliance Group Assists Financial Institutions with Comprehensive Suite of Outsourced Compliance and Audit Services
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- To meet lenders' growing demand for compliance assistance, leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. today announced that it offers a comprehensive suite of audit and monthly outsourced compliance services, encompassing both federal and state-level audits as well as a host of other compliance-related reviews and content development.
Assemblymember Muratsuchi Disappointed with Toyota’s Announcement to Move HQ from Calif. to Texas
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Calif. Assemblymember Muratsuchi (D – Torrance) today released the following statement in response to Toyota's announcement that they are...
DrivenBI announces strategic partnership with Future Intelligence Technology Inc.
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The business intelligence company, DrivenBI today announced that it has commenced an SRK reselling partnership with Future Intelligence Technology Inc. (FITi) in Taiwan, to provide its customers with timely communication, support, and services in the same time zone. Furthermore, since DrivenBI partnered with Salesforce in 4th Quarter of 2013, DrivenBI is one step closer to cultivating this established market outside the States.
Senior Corporate Partner David C. Lee Augments VLP Law Group's Silicon Valley Corporate Practice
PALO ALTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- VLP Law Group LLP today announced the addition of David C. Lee to its Corporate, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions practice group. Mr. Lee joins as a partner based in Silicon Valley. VLP has a broad-based corporate practice which is focused on the representation of start-up, middle market and later-stage companies across a range of industries, sectors and technologies.
Calif. Senator Padilla's Legislation Targets Mislabeled Seafood with Senate Bill 1138
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Calif. Senator Alex Padilla held a press conference at Taylor’s Market in Sacramento to announce Senate Bill 1138...
Mortgage Compliance Services Provider, The Compliance Group Inc., now Offers Subservicer Monitoring for Mortgage Bankers
CARLSBAD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a leading mortgage compliance services provider, is now offering subservicer monitoring services for mortgage bankers and the mortgage lending servicing operations of community banks and credits unions.
Lenders benefit from MCT Trading's consultative approach to hedging and lock desk services
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in mortgage pipeline hedging and risk management services, today announced that it added four newly created positions in order to provide unsurpassed service levels of sales support and guidance to lenders.
Free News Articles is serving up fresh brain food for Content Marketeers
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope today announced updated 'food for content marketing' available on Free News Articles(TM), an online resource launched in 2005 providing no-cost idea starters for bloggers, newsletter editors, and modern content marketers. With the explosion in the content marketing field, savvy bloggers can get tons of quick ideas in one place.
Mortgage industry expert Mark Johnson joins ReverseVision as Customer Support Manager
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, a leading software and technology provider for the reverse mortgage industry, today announced that industry expert Mark Johnson has joined its team in the role of Customer Service Manager. Johnson, who brings more than twenty years of reverse mortgage expertise, replaces Joseph Rinner who has moved into the role of Product Manager.
Bugatta, the highly esteemed bar, restaurant, events and wedding venue, hosted CBS wrap party for 'The Crazy Ones'
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Bugatta Supper Club, which has been hosting wrap parties for hit TV shows, movies, extravagant weddings and even the Academy Awards, today announced that it hosted the wrap party for the CBS hit comedy, 'The Crazy Ones,' starring Robin Williams and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The party featured some of the tastiest drinks and mouthwatering food in Los Angeles.
Mission from Hollywood to Berlin Tackling Licensing and Copyright led by National Association of Record Industry Professionals
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) led a delegation on a mission of commerce, culture and copyright advocacy from Hollywood to Berlin during September 2013 to stimulate entertainment economic activities in both countries. The mission resulted in music placements in American productions, including a German artist, and renewed interest in international creative collaborations.
JR Calanoc and Nancy Hwang of OVS present at Think Global to Grow Your Business – Best Practices in Outsourcing
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- One Virtual Source (OVS), in collaboration with the Philippine Trade and Investment Center - Silicon Valley presented to a crowd of entrepreneurs, startups and technology managers, discussing best practices in leveraging international software companies as a way to reduce costs and drive business growth.
Treadstone 71 and SYNCSTATE announce partnership for Cyber Intelligence Methods and Structured Analytics
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Treadstone 71 LLC today announced its partnership with SYNCSTATE, Inc. The partnership utilizes the cyber intelligence methods, and structured analytic techniques of Treadstone 71 in supporting the newly announced SYNCSTATE Cyber Threat Targeting Center. The partnership combines the collection, organization and analysis expertise of Treadstone 71 with the operational execution and in depth technical prowess of SYNCSTATE.
North Hollywood Printers Consolidate Union Printing Operations as The Harman Press
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Harman Press has acquired Fox Printing and its staff, effective February 10, 2014, continuing expansion of its commercial printing business, and the consolidation of union printers in the Los Angeles area. Both companies are family owned and members of Teamsters Local 572.
Home Improvement Industry Scores Below Average in the first 2014 Planese Inc. U.S. Customer Satisfaction Survey
SUNNYVALE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Planese Inc. today released a summary of its latest Consumer Satisfaction Survey, the first for 2014. Local Retailers are the best at meeting the needs of their customers - and grocery stores offer the most predictable consumer experience. The report was compiled from a survey of U.S. homeowners to determine their level of satisfaction with purchases of goods and services in 11 key industries.
DrivenBI has joined the AT&T Partner Exchange reseller program
PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DrivenBI has joined the AT&T Partner Exchange(SM) reseller program and is now authorized to resell advanced services from one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. Bundling AT&T branded solutions with DrivenBI's self-service analytics platform will provide innovative, customized choices for their customers.
Calif. Congressman Cardenas Meets with Local Business Leaders for National Association of Manufacturers Congressional Dialogue series
SAN FERNANDO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-San Fernando Valley) participated in the National Association of Manufacturers Congressional Dialogue series Monday,...
