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In North Miami Beach, RMA’s Redevelopment Strategies Spur $200M in Land Sales

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) announced that their award-winning redevelopment strategies for North Miami Beach have spurred land sales of over $200 million, with an estimated $500 million in new construction now underway or approved. The firm was hired to reinvent the city to compete with other thriving municipalities.

Verify Smart Corp (VSMR) Signs Letter of Intent to Acquire the Assets of Enabledware, LLC

FERNLEY, Nev., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Verify Smart Corporation (OTCBB: VSMR / OTC:VSMR) a Global innovator in financial fraud prevention and digital content distribution, announced today that it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire the assets of Enabledware, LLC for cash and stock. Enabledware is a global leader in digital signage with offices in the U.S. and U.K.

New Tech Advisory Board Helps Launch Clarke County Iowa Career Academy Program

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2017 marks the inaugural year for the Clarke Community Schools Career Academy program in the rural town of Osceola, Iowa. School administration, instructors, and local businesses have set forth a program focused on helping local students build a deeper understanding of how their education is integrated into future career options as well as learning the skills needed for trades available outside "traditional" secondary education tracks.

New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program Heads to Capitol Hill on 2017 ‘Hill Day’

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Feb. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program (NJMEP), the non-profit organization that provides resources and support to the state's manufacturing companies, announced today that CEO John Kennedy and several of NJMEP's manufacturing clients are headed to Capitol Hill on March 7 through 9, 2017 for Hill Day.

John Cannon Homes is Sarasota’s ‘Best Residential Builder’ Reader’s Choice Winner for 25th Consecutive Year

SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- John Cannon Homes continues to prove to be southwest Florida's recurring Best Builder taking home the Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers' Choice award in the Residential category for an unprecedented 25th consecutive year. Renowned for incomparable waterfront designs and luxury custom homes, John Cannon Homes has garnered 345 awards across four counties in over 100 prestigious communities.

Current Builders Selected as General Contractor for 5500 Broken Sound Residences in Florida

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Current Builders announced they have been selected as the general contractor for the 5500 Broken Sound Apartment project located in the Arvida Park of Commerce (APOC) in Boca Raton. New Century Companies is the developer of the 180 unit multi-family rental apartment community valued at $25 million.

EPIC adds Southeast Region Employee Benefits Consultant Richard Duhe in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Richard Duhe has joined the firm's Southeast Employee Benefits Consulting Practice in Atlanta as a Benefits Consultant and Director of EPIC MobileEZ(TM).

Two-Thirds of Large Companies Finding 2017 Lease Accounting Standards More Complex than Anticipated

GREAT FALLS, Va., Feb. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LeaseAccelerator, the leader in Enterprise Lease Accounting Software, announced the results of a Progress Report study gauging the readiness of large companies to support the new lease accounting standards (ASC 842) one year after their initial publication. The research study, conducted earlier this month, surveyed over 250 respondents in the accounting and finance functions at large public and private US-based corporations.

iCare Data Recovery Free helps Windows home users recover data deleted or lost due for different errors

GUANGDONG, China, Feb. 24, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iCareAll Inc. is pleased to announce that it has released iCare Data Recovery Free as a complete "data retrieval freeware" for internal hard drive recovery, external hard drive recovery, memory card recovery, pen drive recovery, USB flash drive recovery and almost all storage devices in every data loss disaster.

LTCi Leader ACSIA Partners Raises $15,220 to Help ‘Kill the Wicked Witch of Alzheimer’s’

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A colorful event brightened a long-term care convention on January 14 at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. Over 100 participants wore purple capes as "wizards" to help "kill the wicked witch of Alzheimer's," the mind-robbing disease that afflicts millions. Their company, ACSIA Partners, is one of America's largest long-term care insurance agencies.

Global DMS Welcomes Industry Veteran Julie Bussey as a Director of National Accounts

LANSDALE, Pa., Feb. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that Julie Bussey has joined the company as national accounts director. In this businesses development position, she will play an instrumental role in introducing Global DMS' suite of automated valuation management technology solutions to the mortgage lending industry.

Philip Stevens joins Connecticut-based Optima Group Inc. as Director

FAIRFIELD, Conn., Feb. 23, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Philip C. Stevens has joined Optima Group, Inc. as Director, with responsibility for helping the firm's clients achieve their goals through the development of business and marketing strategies as well as the deployment of communications initiatives. A seasoned executive from the financial services and insurance industries, Philip was most recently with Pappas MacDonnell, Inc., where he worked with a variety of clients in banking, investment management, insurance and business services.

ARMCO Named One of America’s ‘Top Mortgage Companies to Work For’ by NMP Magazine

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced that it earned a spot on National Mortgage Professional magazine's (NMP) annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2017.

At Daytona 500, Sokal Media Group Rides with Michael Waltrip During Final Race

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of the Triangle's largest advertising agencies, Sokal Media Group, announced today that they will support Michael Waltrip in his final race, the Daytona 500, on February 26, 2017. In a partnership with BK Racing, the Sokal Media Group logo will be prominently placed on the B Pillar located over the left shoulder of driver Michael Waltrip.

Premier Vintage Motoring Event, Concours d’Elegance of Texas, Announces its Relocation to Arlington

ARLINGTON, Texas, Feb. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Concours d'Elegance of Texas announced that it will hold its annual three-day vintage car celebration event in the Arlington Entertainment District (previously hosted in the Houston area). The Concours d'Elegance of Texas is one of the largest vintage motoring and luxury lifestyle events in the state, a world-class gathering of collector cars and vintage motorcycles in a wonderful park setting.

New York Indie Rock on the Rise: Delphino Releases First Album ‘Funny Cide’

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Combining the musical swagger of The Strokes, the DIY ethic of Black Flag, and the manic hair on fire delivery of Talking Heads, Delphino is a gritty indie rock band that just wants to get out of the basement and into your heart. Keeping the punk spirit in mind, over the past year Delphino has gone from playing in friends' basements and house parties to recording, mixing, and self-distributing their debut album, "Funny Cide," across New York.

National Mortgage Professional Names Global DMS as a 2017 Top Mortgage Company to Work For

LANSDALE, Pa., Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it was named to National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual "Top 100 Mortgage Employers" list for 2017.

Kraft Technology Group Supports Tennessee Entrepreneurs and SMBs During National Entrepreneurship Week

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kraft Technology Group, LLC today announced its participation in National Entrepreneurship Week, a weeklong series of activities that celebrates the efforts and impact of entrepreneurs and small-to-midsized businesses. Led by Microsoft and supported by more than 100 companies including Kraft Technology Group, National Entrepreneurship Week will kick off on Monday, Feb. 20 and conclude on Friday, Feb. 24, 2017.

Dearmob 5KPlayer Dethrones SHAREit uTorrent on Softonic Top Software Download List

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dearmob's 5KPlayer today kicks SHAREit off its throne on Softonic front-page top download list, leaving the old tycoon - SHAREit in the second place, followed by uTorrent, Whatsapp, and Mozilla Firefox. To celebrate, 5KPlayer joined with Digiarty offers every user the first HD Video Converter Giveaway campaign 2017.

Florida Attorney Bernard Walsh Speaks at National Trial Lawyers Summit on Trucking Accidents

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bernard F. Walsh, Esq., from the Bradenton office of personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, spoke at the 2017 Trial Lawyers Summit about trucking accident representation for plaintiffs. Billed as "the number one conference of the year," the Trial Lawyers Summit draws top civil trial plaintiff's attorneys and criminal defense attorneys from around the nation.

IDS Inc. Updates Borrower Data Collection Fields, Supports MISMO 3.4 for HMDA Compliance

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has updated its flagship mortgage doc prep platform idsDoc to include new borrower data collection fields that support compliance with the 2018 changes to Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) reporting.
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EPIC Insurance’s Thomas E. O’Neil Returns to New York as President of its Northeast Region

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 16, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Thomas E. O'Neil has been appointed Northeast Region President, relocating to New York City from EPIC's headquarters in San Francisco.

Quandis Court Connect, QCC, integrated with KMCIS CaseAware Case Management System

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MBA National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Exposition - Quandis, Inc., a leading default management mortgage technology provider, announced at the MBA's yearly servicing conference being held at the Gaylord Texas Hotel that it has seamlessly integrated its court case search solution, dubbed Quandis Court Connect (QCC), with KMC Information Systems, L.C.'s (KMCIS) CaseAware(R) case management system (CMS) for law firms.

Moonlite Bar-B-Q-Inn Celebrates 2017 ‘Read Across America’ through Community Outreach Project

OWENSBORO, Ky., Feb. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- March 2 is designated "Read Across America" day by the National Education Association, and the Moonlite Bar-B-Q-Inn is taking it one step further. It's partnering with the University Press of Kentucky and the Daviess County Public Library to host community reading events every Monday night in March.

Foodservice Boom or Bust? Over 500 Independent Restaurant Owners Voice Their Thoughts on 2017

PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey. The results summarize input gathered from over 500 independent restaurant owners regarding their restaurant outlook for 2017. The results indicate independent restaurant owners are optimistic about 2017, a theme supported by a majority who plan to grow and invest in their restaurant business in 2017.

ARMCO Adds New Capabilities to its ACES Audit Technology, will demo at MBA National Mortgage Servicing Conference

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Feb. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MBA National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Exposition - ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, announced at the MBA's annual servicing conference being held at the Gaylord Texan Hotel, that it has added to and enhanced business user-friendly configuration functionality to its award-winning ACES Audit Technology(TM) solution.

Newmark Associates Makes Community a Priority, Today Assisting Mt. Kemble Home in New Jersey

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Feb. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, volunteers from Newmark Associates are gathering to build and create items for the residents at the Mt. Kemble Home. Guided by Caring Capital, the team will roll up their sleeves to construct and mount bookcases in the Home's new library and craft a TV console system for the new Community Room. Volunteers from Newmark will also create wall hangings to brighten the entire residence. How fitting for a women-led commercial real estate firm to boost a women's residency!

Florida’s Current Builders Introduces Drone and Virtual Technology to Enhance Onsite Safety

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Investing in the most advanced technology is essential to Current Builders' mission. The general contractor is introducing the latest drones and virtual reality applications to enhance safety protocols on their South Florida construction projects; and are in the R&D phase of using the technology to resolve issues in the field, an application that will save time and money.

Smoochies for DVD Lovers: DVDFab Valentine’s Day Celebration offers up to 40-percent Discount

BEIJING, China, Feb. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On February 10, Fengtao Software, the industry leader in the field of DVD, Blu-ray and video backup solutions, joined the 2017 Valentine's Day celebration, offering a store-wide 25 percent coupon on all its shareware products; except for the DVD creator software, which enjoys an exclusive 40 percent deep discount. The promotion starts today, and closes on February 27, 2017.

EPIC Insurance Adds Adam Frugoli as VP Health Care Strategy Group in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Feb. 13, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a retail property & casualty brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Adam Frugoli has joined the firm as a vice president of EPIC's Health Care Strategy Group.

Over 270 Detroit High Schools Pledge to Drive Safe for Chance to Win $10K Courtesy of Dick Genthe Chevrolet

DETROIT, Mich., Feb. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dick Genthe Chevrolet recently announced it was giving local Detroit high schools the chance to win $10,000 by asking parents and teens to sign the Drive Safe Detroit, Teen Driver Pledge and obtain the most pledges; over 270 schools came aboard.

Simplifile E-recording Network Gains 43 New Counties and Parishes across Southern and Midwestern United States

PROVO, Utah, Feb. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced it has added 43 counties and parishes across the Southern and Midwestern United States to its e-recording network. All of the counties, which span 18 states, joined Simplifile's network in the last quarter of 2016 or first quarter of 2017, with most signing on in just the last two months.

IntellaSphere Offers Help to Dental and Medical Providers with New Division: IntellaHealth

SEATTLE, Wash., Feb. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IntellaSphere, Inc. announces the launch of its new IntellaHealth division. IntellaSphere, an integrated marketing system provider in Bellevue, Washington, recognizes that healthcare providers need to connect with their patients across a variety of online marketing channels and mechanisms.

Attorney Walsh Speaks to Students on ‘The Art of Communication’ at The Florida Justice Association Reception

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney Bernard F. Walsh gave a seminar on “The Art Of Communication” during the Florida Justice Association's Law School Outreach reception at Cooley Law School. Held at the Tampa Bay Campus of Cooley Law School located in Riverview Florida, the Florida Justice Association's (FJA) student outreach reception facilitated interaction and networking opportunities between FJA member attorneys, and Cooley Law School students and facility.

OpenClose and Global DMS Jointly Announce Integration of Their Platforms

LANSDALE, Pa. and WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based compliant valuation management solutions, and OpenClose, a comprehensive mortgage software solutions provider, jointly announced that they completed a seamless, bi-directional interface between Global DMS' eTrac Enterprise valuation management platform and OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) loan origination system (LOS). The new integration eliminates manual touch points, reduces costs and ensures appraisal compliance.

Waitlist Me is Changing the Old Floor Plan Approach to Table Management in the Restaurant Business

CHARLESTON, S.C., Feb. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Waitlist Me, Inc. announced a new set of table management features for its popular iPad and Android apps that helps restaurant staff know the best place to seat the next customer. The solution for managing tables without a spatial floor plan is an industry first, and was developed by combining insights from psychology, data science, and cutting-edge design principles.

Taxpayers Ask Tax Pros to Bid to Solve Their IRS Problems on FeeAuction

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., Feb. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's a common problem. In fact, approximately 13 million taxpayers are haunted by IRS issues that they want to solve, but are too bombarded with information to know where to turn. In short, they're overwhelmed. FeeAuction.com helps to alleviate that stress. It's a user-friendly website and new marketing technology that connects concerned taxpayers anonymously with multiple, licensed tax professionals.

Phil Hall’s ‘The Bootleg Files’ Movie Column Returns After a Two-Year Hiatus

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 7, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Bootleg Files, Phil Hall's celebrated weekly column focusing on classic and offbeat films and television productions that can only be accessed through unauthorized reproductions, is returning to the Internet after a two-year absence. The first new column will be published on Friday, February 10, on Cinema Crazed.

EaseUS Updates Interactive Interface for Data Recovery Wizard 11.0 to Improve Users’ Experience in Recovering Lost Data

CHENGDU, China, Feb. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard 11.0 has just been released with brand new interface to simplify whole data recovery process to minimize cost and time. This popular data recovery software restores lost or deleted document, photo, music, video, audio and email from almost catastrophic data loss disasters like hard drive damage, disk or partition formatting, virus attack, system crash, partition loss, RAW partition, operation error, etc.

Extreme Muscle Products Launches First Formulation, Q-Meric

AURORA, Colo., Feb. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Extreme Muscle Products (EMP) today announced the launch of its first formulation available for purchase, a product called Q-Meric. EMP is a newly created Colorado-based company focusing on health, wellness and athletic performance, with an emphasis on products that have synergistic effects.

National Leaders and Emotional Reunions Highlight Semi-Finals of 43rd Annual Colgate Women’s Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pratt Institute -- The Semi-finals of the 43rd annual Colgate Women's Games featured athletes in every age division continuing to set or retain nationally leading scores, and several competitors continuing to achieve their own personal records, as the field narrows to some 230 athletes who will compete in the finals.

OpenClose’s Multi-Channel Mortgage LOS and Correspondent Platform Fuels Record Company Growth

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class loan origination system (LOS) provider, reports that it is experiencing the highest level of growth in company history. The company attributes the bulk of its growth to an increasing demand for its comprehensive LenderAssist(TM) LOS that has true multi-channel capability along with its turnkey correspondent module, OC Correspondent(TM).
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Colorescience and Solesence Announce Skin Care Collaboration

ROMEOVILLE, Ill., Jan. 31, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Solesence, a skin care product manufacturer at the forefront of environmental protection technology, has announced a partnership with leading prestige beauty brand Colorescience in a special collaboration to develop products for skin care and protection. As part of their joint development and supply relationship, Solesence will use patented mineral skin care actives technology to develop sunscreen products exclusively for Colorescience.

FormFree Voted Among ‘Best in Show’ at Digital Mortgage Conference in San Francisco

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced it was selected as one of the top demos of the inaugural Digital Mortgage Conference, presented by National Mortgage News and held December 8-9, 2016, in San Francisco.

Florida’s Pompano Beach Cultural Center Announces Resident Companies

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Center today announced the names of the 11 regional non-profit organizations that will form the Center's resident companies. This Cultural Alliance is comprised of highly regarded performing arts organizations based in South Florida. Each will offer exciting individual performances, while also collaborating on special events and educational programming.

FENDER FRIEND LLC Offers Autonomous App to Automotive OEMs for Retrofitting Tech-Starved Vehicles

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New York-based FENDER FRIEND LLC is pleased to offer the autonomous app Fender Friend(TM) for licensing, effective Feb. 1, 2017. The Fender Friend seeks to provide older model vehicles with capabilities such as automatic braking and parking assistance, as just two examples of amenities currently standard in newer automobiles.

5 BARS Positions NRG Stadium As One of the Most Connected Football Stadiums in U.S.

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 BARS(R), a premier provider of wireless solutions, has positioned NRG Stadium as one of the most connected football stadiums today in time to support the biggest data-usage event in sports, next week’s Super Bowl LI. 5 Bars deployed a secure, reliable high density Wi-Fi network to support the heavy demand required by the team, venue and fans.

EPIC Brokers Adds Christopher J. Giuditta as VP in the Northeast

STAMFORD, Conn., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Christopher J. Giuditta has joined the firm as a vice president. Giuditta will focus on the cultivation and development of new revenue opportunities throughout EPIC's Northeast Region.

Join the New Tiny House Movement with Zero Percent APR Financing Available with Vermont’s Jamaica Cottage Shop

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Jan. 30, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jamaica Cottage Shop was getting at least five to 10 requests per day. Potential customers wanted financing options so they could easily afford a tiny house of their own. The Vermont-based retailer acted and now people can apply to pay over time for numerous cottage, cabin, tiny house and shed options.
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Earthy Pillows Offers An All-Natural Method of Physical Therapy During Sleep

CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The world is finally waking up to healing their bodies during sleep. Body Pillow Therapy(TM) from Earthy Pillows (formerly The Curvy Pillow Company) is a new concept in maintaining proper posture for comfort and healing during rest and recovery from injury.

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