Cindy Holden

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- When Hurricane Helene swept through parts of North Carolina, communities in the mountains and beyond stepped up with sandbags, relief drives, and a shared sense of hope. Now, as homeowners and businesses continue to address long-term issues related to water damage, Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS) is answering the call to help ensure that healthy indoor environments remain part of the state's broader resilience plan.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mold Inspection Sciences (MIS), a leader in unbiased, science-based mold inspection and testing, is pleased to announce its expansion throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tucson, Sedona, Prescott, and Flagstaff. With more than 20 years of experience across 12 states, MIS brings a no-conflict-of-interest approach-offering only inspection and testing, never remediation-to help Arizona residents and businesses address hidden mold issues often triggered by monsoon season, intense summer heat, and year-round air conditioning demands.

WILMINGTON, Del. /California Newswire - National News/ -- A just-in-time new book for today's stressed out world, "I Need A Minute: Embracing Your Mental Health: A Guide for People of Faith" (ISBN 979-8303903685) is now available for readers seeking to integrate their faith with their mental health journey. This timely guide by author and minister Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison empowers readers to embrace vulnerability, overcome stigma, and find peace, healing, and purpose through a holistic, faith-driven approach.

LA MESA, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Ferret lovers across California and the nation are rallying behind Petition 2025-003, now officially acknowledged by the California Fish and Game Commission (FGC). This petition seeks to reclassify ferrets as domestic animals, challenging California's outdated and scientifically unsupported ban, LegalizeFerrets.org announced today.

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Christian Academy of Myrtle Beach (CAMB) is calling on businesses, organizations, and individuals to support its mission of providing a Christ-centered, high-quality education for students in the community. As one of the only faith-based schools in the area, the Christian Academy is dedicated to academic excellence, athletic opportunities, spiritual growth, and a strong commitment to service.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor is happy to announce the availability of the latest version 3.6.0 of its AI video editing software. The latest version has three new innovative features that are designed to transform static images into interactive video content with ease.Users can bring photos to life through AI-Powered Image-to-Video to create life-like clips.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Coupert, a leading digital savings platform, is proud to announce the launch of its 2025 Global Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting students worldwide in their academic and personal growth. By offering financial assistance, Coupert hopes to encourage young minds to focus on their education while promoting creative ways to save money.

NOVI, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is the first to integrate Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing application programming interface (API) into its trading portal. The API consolidates multiple APIs into one, simplifying the loan pricing process and enhancing pricing and commitments.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Alliance Group is proud to announce four significant promotions within its leadership team, reinforcing the company's commitment to excellence and growth. Additionally, two talented new team members have joined the organization, bringing valuable expertise to support Alliance Group's expanding initiatives.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- PowerPick Players Club, the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau, serving Arizona lottery players through its website ezpooling.com, announced today that it now offers lottery pools for Scratcher tickets. Up to now, the service has been limited to draw games for Powerball, Mega millions, Fantasy 5 and The Pick. To the best of its knowledge, PowerPick is the only lottery service offering Scratcher pools. Each pool is made up of only 10 players.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, and Jenner's Pond, announces a groundbreaking partnership with Amba to provide transformative health monitoring solutions that empower its residents and equip caregivers with the tools they need to deliver exceptional care. This collaboration reflects Simpson's ongoing commitment to fostering independence and ensuring the well-being of those in its care.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- If you've been scrolling through TikTok lately, you might have noticed a new interesting trend - AI Kiss and Hug. This trend was kicked off by iMyFone DreamVid, a powerful AI image-to-video tool and free AI kissing & hugging video generator. In just a few months, DreamVid has attracted tens of millions of loyal users, becoming a global phenomenon AI creative tool.

WASHINGTON D.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Teal, a sophisticated managed IT service provider supporting forward-thinking small and medium-sized businesses, has won a Silver Stevie Award in the front-line customer service team of the year - technology industries category in the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service.

PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its February 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a 7% month-over-month increase in mortgage lock volume driven primarily by a surge in refinance activity. Rate-and-term refinances saw the biggest jump, rising nearly 40% as homeowners seized the opportunity to lower their monthly payments. Cash-out refinances also edged higher, while purchase lock activity remained subdued for the second consecutive month.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Camino Chronicles Press and Karin Kiser today announced the release of "Before the Camino: Your Pocket Guide to Prepare Your Body and Mind for the Camino de Santiago." While most Camino guidebooks focus on logistics, Kiser takes a new approach in this comprehensive guide, addressing the deeper issues that compel people from all walks of life to the Camino de Santiago.

TORONTO, Ontario /California Newswire - National News/ -- Canadian author William J. Birrell's latest book, "The Tale of Sir Valiant and Earl Vladimoor: A Clash of Good and Evil" (ISBN: 978-1779624901), was released by Tellwell Publishing on December 20, 2024. This classic tale of heroism and sacrifice follows the adventures of Sir Valiant, a steadfast knight, as he battles against the sinister Vladimoor, the Dark Earl of Dragonshire, in a fight for justice, honor, and love.

STEPHENS CITY, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- When Sarah Lascano faced debilitating chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple food sensitivities affecting 90% of her diet, doctors told her there was nothing they could offer. After years of searching, she found dramatic healing when she discovered energy medicine. It is now her passion to help people find healing for hard-to-treat illness, even when nothing else has worked.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- EKSAtelecom, a leading innovator in professional communication headsets, is proud to announce that its latest products, the S30 and H1 Pro wireless headsets, are now available for purchase on Best Buy's online store. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding EKSAtelecom's presence in the North American market and providing business professionals and drivers with high-performance communication solutions.

BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the appointment of Sol Klein as head of client experience and business operations. Klein, a seasoned mortgage technology executive with extensive experience in customer success and implementation, will lead initiatives to help clients maximize the value of their investment in Floify's platform.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, is pleased to announce the promotion of Kortney Lane-Schafers to Vice President of Growth & Client Advocacy.

NEW YORK, N.Y, /California Newswire - National News/ -- As the global economy continues to evolve, the demand for smarter savings solutions is on the rise. PromoPro, a leading platform in the digital coupon industry, unveils its predictions for the future of the coupon landscape in 2025. With artificial intelligence (AI) and consumer behavior trends shaping the market, the industry is set for a transformative shift that will redefine how shoppers save money.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The trails are calling, and StarknightMT is answering with its Spring Adventures Sale! From March 7 to 21, 2025, experience the thrill of unbeatable deals on high-quality UTV parts and accessories. Enjoy a 14% discount sitewide on orders over $99 and discover even deeper discounts of up to 30% on select products. Get ready to elevate your off-road experience with StarknightMT.

CENTREVILLE, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Avenu Insights and Analytics today announces the launch of its innovative cloud-native Public Records Management System, which is setting a new standard for efficiency, security, and adaptability in state and local government operations. As one of several SaaS solutions on its GovInsights platform, Avenu | Records empowers clerks and recorders with seamless integrated credit card processing, robust data protection, and comprehensive tools for cashiering, imaging, indexing, redaction, and search-ensuring full compliance with statutory and business requirements.

WINNIPEG, Saskatchewan /California Newswire - National News/ -- Fantasy lovers and epic world-building enthusiasts have a new saga to explore in "Harbinger" (ISBN: 978-1998454334; Tellwell Talent), the latest novel by Niah Bach. This spellbinding tale of prophecy, betrayal, and forbidden love takes readers deep into the mystical realm of Praetoria, where the fate of an empire hangs in the balance.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income and employment data, today announced its inclusion on Forbes' 2025 list of America's Best Startup Employers. The annual ranking identifies the top-performing startups in the United States based on employer reputation, employee satisfaction and company growth.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Fannie Mae has once again recognized the company with their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Servicer Award for outstanding servicing performance during the 2024 program year. This honor marks the fourth time Fannie Mae has recognized DMI for servicing excellence.

BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced Dynamic Apps, a no-code feature that lets lenders tailor loan applications based on loan type. By eliminating irrelevant questions, Dynamic Apps shapes the home financing journey to borrowers' unique goals while helping lenders accelerate approvals, improve application completion rates and maintain regulatory compliance.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has been named the 2025 ICE Innovation Technology Partner of the Year by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /California Newswire - National News/ -- Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics, a leading provider of innovative health and aesthetic services, is proud to be recognized as a community favorite in Sioux City. Dedicated to enhancing wellness through a holistic approach, Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics offers a range of personalized services designed to promote health, beauty, and overall well-being.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- TAG CXO is excited to announce Ken Starr as the newest addition to our comprehensive fractional advisory team. Starr is a global revenue acceleration leader who consistently exceeds multi-million-dollar quotas and customer retention metrics. Having held titles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Ken is dedicated to building business.

ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has honored Mosi Gatling of New American Funding (NAF) with the 2024 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award, and Skyler Lemons of Exit Strategy Realty with hits inaugural Emerging Leader Award.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to the 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. The Tech100 Mortgage award recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry, highlighting solutions that drive efficiency, improve operations, and redefine what's possible in housing.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dr. Howard Zucker, who as a top official of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and New York State Health Commissioner, rigorously applied data to ensure that billions of people received the best possible care, announced the launch of "Docology," a video podcast intended to deliver the most reliable, proven medical information directly to the public, and sound early warnings about impending public health problems. Zucker is teaming with former CNN/US president Jon Klein's HANG Media to introduce a new twist to the popular podcast format: audience participation.

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.

DES MOINES, Iowa /California Newswire - National News/ -- Conterra Ag Capital has announced the January 2025 appointment of Jake Espenmiller as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Paul Erickson. Following a carefully planned and seamless 2-year succession strategy, this leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Conterra, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across the United States.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- SalesMind.ai, a cutting-edge AI-powered sales automation platform, has announced a research collaboration with Dave Zes, Statistics & Data Science Lecturer at UCLA and two teams of statistics students from UCLA to tackle one of the biggest challenges in AI-driven lead generation: data accuracy and quality.

NEW YOK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Digital forensics expert and thought-leader Robert B. Fried has announced the release of the third edition of his highly successful series of books, "Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content" (ISBN: 979-8218603922). With this new edition, Fried reaffirms his standing as a reliable authority in digital forensics, investigations, and eDiscovery, offering indispensable guidance for professionals tasked with safeguarding and analyzing electronic evidence amid rapidly developing technologies.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Renowned business strategist, corporate advisor, and economic empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO, Black Chamber of Arizona, will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference, joining an elite lineup of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable success for minority entrepreneurs.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced an enhancement to its integration with Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM). This enhancement enables LPA to assess income and employment for eligibility of representation and warranty relief for lenders using AccountChek® for automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) across a broad range of supported payroll providers.

DES MOINES, Iowa /California Newswire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on "Utilizing Market-level Mortgage Data to Increase Referrals and Grow Originations," offering credit union leaders actionable strategies for leveraging localized mortgage data to expand their member base and grow lending volume.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw Edimakor, a leading AI-powered video editing software, has unleashed its highly-anticipated Mac update version 3.5.0 which is bringing a set of cutting-edge AI-based features. The update will redefine the content creation of videos, allowing people to unlock advanced audio editing, video editing, and productivity features. From AI-based Voice Cloning to advanced subtitle features, version 3.5.0 of Edimakor is making pro-level content creation easy and within your means like never before.

CEDAR PARK, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Zeteo Biomedical LLC today announced the launch of its ZTech-P CygnusMR™ and CygnusSDX™ delivery devices, designed for precise, metered-unit dosing of dry powder drugs and biologics via systemic nasal and nose-to-brain administration. These innovative needle-free delivery systems provide pharmaceutical and biotech companies with advanced solutions to accelerate the development, clinical evaluation, and commercial deployment of dry powder nasal combination products for a broad range of therapeutic applications.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HitPaw is preparing to integrate DeepSeek AI into HitPaw FotorPea, enhancing AI-powered image generation. With HitPaw FotorPea's Upcoming Integration of DeepSeek AI, users can expect a more powerful and refined AI-driven image generation experience, setting new standards for creativity and precision.

MCLEAN, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cole Engineering Services Inc. (Cole), a By Light company, has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that it is no longer under investigation. Neither Cole nor By Light was ever a target of the investigation. Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, is a premier provider of advanced training solutions and services.

McLEAN, Va. /California Newswire - National News/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) has been informed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) that Cole Engineering Services (Cole), its wholly owned subsidiary, is no longer under investigation. Neither By Light nor Cole was ever a target of the investigation.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Jenner's Pond, a vibrant Simpson senior living community on an 88-acre campus in West Grove, has forged a unique and impactful partnership with the University of Delaware's highly-regarded Healthcare Theatre Program to bring engaging and informative communications and healthcare education to its residents.

BARDSTOWN, Ky. /California Newswire - National News/ -- BARDSTOWN, Ky., Feb. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bellewood Designs, the maker of beautiful handcrafted cabinets that securely and discreetly store your firearms and other necessary gear and valuables of Bardstown, Kentucky, was noticed by members of the team at MAGLITE® at the 47th annual Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas Nevada in January and has been chosen to participate in the February "Best in Show" sweepstakes put on by MAGLITE®.

AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- System4 Facility Services Management ("System4"), a leading company in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that a new office has opened in Austin, Texas. System4 of Austin will be servicing Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has acquired MonitorBase, a borrower monitoring and predictive analytics platform. This acquisition, following MMI's recent addition of Bonzo, a CRM and conversation platform, unites data intelligence, borrower monitoring, and automated engagement into a seamless, end-to-end system for mortgage professionals.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- StarKnightMT, a leading UTV accessories brand, proudly announces its title sponsorship of UTV Offroad Adventures to expand brand exposure and engage with the off-road community. This partnership reflects StarKnightMT's commitment to providing high-quality gear for adventure seekers. As the brand's slogan says: "Your trail, your gear."