Cindy Holden

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Small Business California (SB-Cal) has launched its annual small business survey, open for responses from small business owners and executives throughout the state. Executives will now be able to complete the online questionnaire, which will be used to inform elected officials and policy makers on the issues that are most salient to small business owners in California.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- “SLOW DOWN AND BREATHE!” “Have you considered a gluten free diet?” “You are such an inspiration! If I were you I wouldn’t talk at all.” These are comments San Francisco's Only Female Stuttering Comedian, Nina G has encountered. Nina handles hecklers like a pro on stage, but once the show is over, she still has to endure disparaging comments about how she talks.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On February 11th, 2018, comedian Nina G will be at the Stage Werx theater debuting her one-person show, Stutterer Interrupted. The show explores what it’s like to be a stuttering woman in non-stuttering world. How does it feel when people constantly try to finish your sentences? When they ask if you forgot your own name? How do you go from twenty years of hiding your voice to performing on stage every night? These are some of the questions that Nina will address.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Dialpad, the pure-cloud business communications provider whose mission is to “Kill the Desk Phone” across corporate America, is now giving Bay Area small businesses an early holiday gift as it sets out to “Kill the Phone Bill.” Starting today, Dialpad is offering a completely free version of its award winning service by expanding the company’s efforts to disrupt the small business telephone market with the release of Dialpad Free™.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- On behalf of its network of lenders, David G. Kittle, CMB, president and vice chairman, The Mortgage Collaborative, has issued the following statement on the Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) release of its GSE Reform proposal, "GSE Reform: Creating a Sustainable, More Vibrant Secondary Mortgage Market":

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Whether you love or hate them, local taxes and fees are critical sources of revenue that pay for good roads, clean water and safe communities. To help protect these funds, MuniServices, one of the nation’s leading municipal tax auditors, has partnered with attorney Ben Fay to advise its city and county clients on the legal application of their local ordinances, and to help protect them against social and economic changes.

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With revitalization efforts in full swing over recent years, the City of Palm Springs has renewed its crown as a destination hub for Hollywood stars, hipsters and everyone in between.

CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- In years past, Cathedral City, a desert community of 52,000 people located between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, was more well-known for its golf courses than its cannabis industry. Now, in the wake of the passage of Prop. 64 last November, a new “Green Rush” has the potential to carve a niche in the Coachella Valley landscape, says MuniServices.

CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 31, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On August 29, 2016. Redstone Bank made a generous donation of $50,000 to the Whiz Kids Program. The Whiz Kids program is an individualized tutoring program that has over 800 volunteers who tutor less fortunate students from schools throughout the Denver Metropolitan Area.

Repeal will cost Wisconsin thousands of jobs, hundreds of millions of dollars MADISON, Wis. /Neotrope News Network/ -- Just completed research by Colorado State University...

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Everyday women will prove that the sport of pole dancing is no longer just for strippers when they take the stage, in costume, at a historical bikini bar on Sunday, October 26 during Amanda Leigh's Amateur Pole Art Showcase Pre-Halloween Party. Held at the World Famous Cheetahs Club Hollywood, show time begins at 8 p.m. and doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Unanimous Council Decision Paves Way for SB 7 Compliance NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Last night, the Newport Beach City Council voted unanimously to...

Supporters Hail Victory for Bipartisanship, Economy and California Taxpayers SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Last Friday, after hearing arguments from both sides in the...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, San Diego Superior Court Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil issued a tentative ruling upholding Senate Bill 7 – a bipartisan law enacted in 2013 that is designed to encourage more of California’s Charter Cities to pay Prevailing Wage on locally-funded construction projects. In response to today’s developments, Dale Howard, spokesperson for Smart Cities Prevail – California’s leading research and education authority on Prevailing Wage issues – issued the following statement.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- With the deadline for placing city charter measures on the November ballot passed, the cities of Grover Beach and Wasco recently abandoned their efforts to place Charter proposals on the November ballot, says The Middle Class Taxpayers Association. However, three cities including Arroyo Grande, Costa Mesa and Escondido are among those who will place similar measures before voters in November.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, the Middle Class Taxpayers Association launched a new website - charterwarning.com - aimed at providing a reliable source for information on potential dangers that can be hidden in some city charters like the ones being considered this year in as many as five cities across California.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Attention all Tone Junkies! Famous Youtuber/Axeman SoloDallas will be unveiling two new Schaffer Replica™ Guitar Effects based on...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- A coalition of reproductive rights organizations and Storefront Political Media are working together to produce a new short film on the history of reproductive health services in California. The project will be partly financed through an innovating crowd-funding campaign.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- According to Smart Cities Prevail, three recent polls conducted in California show broad support for prevailing wage policies on...

The songwriter round is set for Friday, August 9 from 9-11pm in the famed Nashville venue NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — When Nashville’s finest songwriters are also singers, sooner or later they will be showcasing their creations in a writers round like the Shane Barrett-produced show set for Douglas Corner Cafe on […]

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Blue Horizon International prepares to treat multiple conditions in their new laboratory NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Blue Horizon International (BHI) along with its local partner, Medissimo Hospital, announced to press, media and guests, the opening of their new stem cell research and treatment laboratory in Bratislava, Slovakia on July […]

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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., July 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stem cell therapy research and treatment will now be available at the Blue Horizon International (BHI) laboratory at the Medissimo Hospital in Bratislava, Slovakia. BHI, along with its local partner, will host a press conference and ribbon-cutting ceremony where its research and treatment lab will […]

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 8, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Country music singer Sandra Piller will appear alongside stars of classic motion pictures, television, and hit records at The Hollywood Show in Los Angeles. Recognized as one of the world’s most celebrated autograph and photo-opportunities for fans, the upcoming event will feature Shady Hill Records artist […]

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Jane Bach, Sandra Piller and Kelly Fitzgerald perform a live show July 17 to be streamed on StageIt.com LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 5, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Music-lovers everywhere can enjoy a Nashville-style songwriter’s round and have it as close as their computer screen on Wednesday evening, July 17, as Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, and […]

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Team Seagraves Ranked Among Top 1,000 in U.S. DAYTON, Ohio, July 1, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RE/MAX agents led the 2013 list of the top 1,000 real estate sales professionals in the U.S. as measured by the number of properties sold per agent, says RE/MAX Alliance. Published by The Wall Street Journal and REAL Trends, […]

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TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 27, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Langdon, Superintendent of Deer Park Community City Schools, announced that the district is implementing an energy conservation project to reduce energy usage, improve the facilities, and save taxpayer dollars. The district selected Energy Optimizers, USA, to develop complete turn-key energy conservation solutions for four district buildings.

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EATON, Ohio, June 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Energy Optimizers, USA is proud to present Eaton High School senior, Burke Halderman, with the 2013-2014 Youth Energy Leadership Award, a unique scholarship opportunity that is offered to promising students interested in pursuing post-secondary education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics) related field of study. […]

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TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Energy Optimizers, USA is proud to present Jackson High School junior, Madison Hutchinson, with the 2013-2014 Youth Energy Leadership Award, a unique scholarship opportunity that is offered to promising students interested in pursuing post-secondary education in a STEM (Science, Technology, Education, and Mathematics) related field of […]

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Ants, antelopes and aardvarks join pandas, gorillas and whales in songs for children from Ruth Roberts Music. Sixteen tracks are on “Animal Songs That Tickle Your Funny Bone” and the prices of the songs and the album have just been reduced on iTunes. “We’re celebrating the […]

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FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, today announced that PennyMac Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE:PFSI) is using its short sale technology to assist in effectively and efficiently managing the short sale process.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Velplex, LLC announced this week that after one year, TopProdeals(TM), a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers of discount dental supplies, has evolved into being an industry leader. On average, dentists realize an average savings of 50 to 75 percent off retail prices. Product diversity is also a key to the site's success.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the second in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos, 'Understanding Healthcare Reform.' The video provides a clear overview of the Affordable Care Act, simplifying its many elements into a straightforward, easily understood review.

CULVER CITY, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Shaun Valentine, a cloud software specialist, has joined DAX, LLC as Director of Program Management. Valentine will oversee product strategy and future roadmap of the DAX application and platform. Valentine comes to DAX after nearly three years at Cognizant where he was Sr. Product Manager for the assetSERV product line overseeing product strategy and roadmap for their digital asset management offering.

DAYTON, Ohio, June 12, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The area’s leading industrial flooring finisher Summit Industrial Flooring has named Bryan G. Sowder its new president. “We are extremely pleased that Bryan has come aboard,” said Kim Powell, CEO of Summit Industrial Flooring. “Bryan’s talent is in leading teams and positioning businesses for accelerated growth. With [...]

Jim Ziegler to lead Summit’s multi-state sales strategy in Ohio and South Carolina. DAYTON, Ohio, June 12, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The area’s leading industrial flooring professionals, Summit Industrial Flooring, have named Jim Ziegler as their new Regional Sales Professional, Industrial Coatings Specialist and Multi-Accredited Trainer. “Jim brings almost three decades of industry experience,” said [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bright Spanish, an organization comprised of a small group of Spanish teachers, is offering free six-week Spanish courses online. The classes are taught live in a video conference 'classroom,' where students listen to the teacher and participate in real time. The group hopes to make Spanish learning more accessible by providing interactive, guided classes that anyone can take regardless of their location or budget.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Corporate Advocate, once a construction and real estate accounting firm, faced a challenging economy and shrinking business prospects. In 2008, its owners decided to reinvent The Corporate Advocate to a business processing outsourcing company. Chief Operating Officer Ray Blom relied on the County of San Bernardino's Workforce Investment Board (WIB) to find and train the right employees for the new business platform.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — From the names of the presidents to the story of the US flag and much more, the history of the United States is celebrated in many children’s songs of the late Ruth Roberts. “These sing-along songs are primarily aimed at children in grades K-6,” states Susan [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 6, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The moon shines brighter and the sparks really fly in the latest music video from country artist Sandra Piller. “When the Lights Go Out,” a song written by Jane Bach, Kelly Fitzgerald and Piller, celebrates the magic that occurs between lovers when they’re alone and they [...]

TIPP CITY, Ohio, June 4, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Greg Smith, President of Energy Optimizers, USA, announces the hiring of two professionals to join the Tipp City-based energy conservation firm. “As our business continues to grow, it is crucial that we hire the best associates to join the Energy Optimizers, USA team.” Brad Alexander is an [...]

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 21, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Blue Horizon International is proud to participate as an exhibitor at the World Stem Cells Regenerative Medicine Congress 2013. Europe’s largest and most important conference for regenerative medicine will take place in London May 21-23. Blue Horizon International’s exhibit presentation will feature the successes of [...]

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Reynolds Law Offices previous office location at 300 E. Business Way has closed its doors. Effective immediately, the firm is now located in the beautiful and spacious Westlake Center on Lake Forest Drive at the corner of Reed Hartman Highway and Glendale Milford Road in Blue Ash. [...]

DAYTON, Ohio, April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Always Ballroom of Dayton, Ohio is pleased to welcome Goran Nordin to their dance studio on April 18th, 2013 for a limited engagement. Always Ballroom has been Dayton’s home for Traditional, Ballroom, Latin and Modern dance for over 11 years and continues to deliver high quality dance [...]

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hearing great songs in an up-close-and-personal setting is common in music-friendly towns like Nashville, but Hollywood is not to be outdone as Genghis Cohen presents a special Monday evening “songwriter’s round” on March 18 featuring Jane Bach, Sandra Piller, Kaela Gardner, and Kyle Megginson. “We love this location for [...]

FLAT ROCK, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Inventors Tom and Martin Bottorff announced this week that they have filed a patent for a product called the TMB Moulding/Trim Quick Release System (patent application number: 13459229; patent publication number: US20120272610A1).

GUANGZHOU, China (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SandalUp launches online store to serve native English-speaking customers. The company has grown over the 10-plus years it has been in business and customers can now shop from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

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BOSTON, Mass. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Truebridge, Inc., a Boston-based financial services marketing firm for banks and credit unions, has acquired American Brokerage Consultants of St. Petersburg, Florida. The announcement was made today by Stewart Rose, CEO of Truebridge.

DETROIT, Mich. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SoulTracks and soul music fans around the world are taking action to support soul music, one of the most revered forms of music in the world. From Motown to Memphis, from James Brown to Jill Scott, 'soul music' is the sound of our lifetime.

LANSDALE, Pa. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that due to an uptick in the mortgage industry's need for its suite of SaaS-based technology solutions, the company has experienced significant organizational growth. As a result, various measures have been taken to strategically manage ongoing growth and effectively support clients.

KIRKLAND, Wash. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Until recently, long-term care financing has been offered to Americans primarily in the home; and the means of financing has been limited to LTC insurance, for the most part. That's no longer so with LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America's largest and most experienced LTCi agencies.