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Valerie Gotten

Valerie Gotten
Valerie G has been an editor with California Newswire for several years, is a gifted theremin player, can quote copious lines from 'Red Dwarf' and also knows where her towel is. Oddly, she does not drive, nor does she take the bus. She identifies as both human and democrat.

In Washington D.C., Brainy Camps’ Race for Every Child Team to Support Programs for Children with Chronic Conditions

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brainy Camps Association, which provides camps for children with chronic health conditions, has announced its participation in the Race for Every Child fundraiser in Washington, D.C. The annual event, scheduled for Oct. 20, 2018, is sponsored by Children's National Health System and helps to raise funds for the pediatric hospital's many departments and causes.

FormFree and Freddie Mac Partner to Automate Income and Asset Assessment to Speed Origination Process

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Freddie Mac has named FormFree a designated third-party service provider for automated income and asset assessment capabilities. The announcement came as the GSE unveiled new enhancements to Loan Advisor(SM) at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention and Expo in Washington, D.C.

Holiday Travel Winter 2018: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance When Booking Your Holiday Vacation This Year

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For the best prices and travel options, October is an ideal time to book your holiday travel, whether it's a family gathering for Thanksgiving or a ski trip around Christmas break, according to TravelInsurance.com. It's a great time to take advantage of deals, which become harder to come by closer to the intended travel date.
Cloudvirga

Cloudvirga Selected to Demo Mobile POS at 2018 MBA Annual Conference and Expo in Washington, DC

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage software, announced that it has been selected to demo its recently launched Mobile POS at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Conference & Expo 2018, taking place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C.

Dallas-based Ainsworth Advisors Lands Top-Tier Mortgage Business Leaders to Guide Long Range Growth for Lenders

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ainsworth Advisors, LLC, a group of veteran mortgage industry leaders offering strategic and tactical advice, helping improve efficiencies and developing strong leadership teams for world-class mortgage lending businesses, today announced it has deepened its bench strength with unparalleled expertise in key operations and planning areas.

Carol Borden, CEO of Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. Named 2018 Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year

WILLISTON, Fla., Oct. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On October 3, 2018, Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs' Founder and CEO Carol Borden was selected as the 2018 Corporate Pet Industry Woman of the Year, at an awards ceremony held in Philadelphia, Pa.

LoanBeam and FormFree Partner to Automate Income Extraction, Calculation for Mortgage Lenders

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree has partnered with LoanBeam, the leader in automated income extraction and calculation, to make it easy for mortgage lenders to solve two of their toughest underwriting challenges: collecting digital borrower financial data directly from the source and calculating qualified income with accuracy, consistency and efficiency.

RMA Awarded Management Contract by City of Cape Coral, Florida

CAPE CORAL, Fla., Oct. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA today announced it has been selected by the City of Cape Coral, Florida to provide implementation management consulting services related to the Bimini Basin Implementation Plan. The award-winning economic development firm will provide a scope of services including investment attraction, property acquisition and the promotion of development opportunities.
EPIC Insurance

EPIC Insurance Brokers Acquires Not-For-Profit and Social Services Specialist Total Management Corporation in NY

NEW YORK and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Total Management Corporation (TMC) and EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, a unique and innovative national retail insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm, announced today that EPIC has acquired the assets, employees and operations of TMC.
OPENCLOSE

OpenClose Launches RESTful API Suite for Connectivity to Third Party Applications and Services

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced the release of a RESTful API suite designed to offer its customers an easier, more cost effective and secure standardized solution to enable rich and deep direct interactions with their system of record from third party and home grown systems.

Mold Inspection Sciences Texas Inc. Invests in FLIR E6 Infrared Camera Technology to Expand Testing Capabilities

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mold Inspection Sciences Texas (MISTX) today announces the rollout of FLIR E6 Infrared Cameras across all Mold Inspection Sciences Texas service areas. The introduction of this advanced, non-invasive technology allows MISTX field teams to zero in on and identify potential sources of moisture during testing and sampling investigations.

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City Names TEAMSNAP a 2018 Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses

BOULDER, Colo., Oct. 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Boulder's TeamSnap was named to the 2018 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America. TeamSnap is ranked 19th overall based on its five-year revenue growth rate.

Mid America Mortgage Hires Pamela Misner to Manage Underwriting on West Coast

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 10, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced the firm has retained Pam Misner as Underwriting Manager. With nearly 30 years of mortgage expertise, Misner will direct Mid America's mortgage loan underwriting and collaborating on the expansion of origination and production teams for Mid America's West Coast branches.
DocMagic blood drive

DocMagic Teams with Southern California Non-Profit Groups in Support of 2018 Breast Cancer Awareness Month

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has donated a shipment of its popular custom-made pink bunny slippers, which will be handed out at a blood drive event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Twenty percent of all donated blood will be given to cancer treatment and research.
Neotrope 2018 Nonprofit PR Grant

Eight Notable U.S. Charities Selected to Receive Neotrope’s 2018 JL Simmons Nonprofit PR Grant Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Neotrope, a California-based marketing, branding, entertainment, publishing and technology firm founded in 1983, today announced the eight U.S. 501(c)(3) charities selected for its annual J.L. Simmons Nonprofit PR Grants program for 2018/19. With this year's Grant, each charity will receive up to $2400 in services including PR, marketing and social media promotion.

Innovative Solutions from EASEUS to the dreaded ‘Windows 10 (1809) October 2018 Update Deleting Files’ Error

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Microsoft has pulled the mass rollout of Windows 10 1809 October 2018 Update after a bug hitting users, causing file deletion on Windows PC. EaseUS Software is providing innovative solutions to fix this issue.

LBA Ware’s Lori Brewer to Moderate Panel on Data-Driven Best Practices for Mortgage Lender Staffing at MBA Annual 2018 in D.C.

MACON, Ga., Oct. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders, today announced that company Founder and CEO Lori Brewer will moderate a panel on the science of staffing a mortgage business at the 2018 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention and Expo, which takes place October 14-17 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Holistic Practitioner Desiree Arnold of Lifely Up Presents ‘Women’s Midlife Revolution Summit 2018’ a Free Teleconference

TRINIDAD, Oct. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With society continuing to place great emphasis on youthfulness, for many women, aging presents its own unique midlife crisis. Desiree Arnold understands firsthand the emotional and physical toil on women upon reaching their 40's and beyond. A holistic practitioner, naturopath and the founder of Lifely Up, a web portal dedicated to menopausal transition, Arnold wanted to nurture women through a passage that she feels should be celebrated not vilified.

FormFree to Host James Deitch Book Signing at 2018 MBA Annual Convention in D.C.

ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Automated verification provider FormFree and co-sponsors LexisNexis Risk Solutions, LoanBeam, SingleSource and Teraverde will host a book signing and networking event featuring James Deitch, CPA, CMB, at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention and Expo being held Oct. 14-17, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

To Fight Toxic Mold in Homes and Businesses, New Advanced Mold Prevention Products Launched by Miami Mold Specialists

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- South Florida based indoor environmental services and mold removal company, Miami Mold Specialists, releases innovative line of aerosol based mold removal, mold inhibiting, and mold preventative products.

Hope, Pray, Sing: The Ormewoods release new music video that reaches across the aisle

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Ormewoods - Claire Pearson and Don McCollister - is an Americana and folk duo, and their new music video, "Hope, Pray, Sing," was released to draw people closer together rather than tear them apart.
Mortgage Capital Trading - MCT

Mortgage Capital Trading Adds Investors to Bid Tape AOT Tri-Party Agreement Automation in its Bid Auction Manager (BAM) Platform

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that new investor bid tape assignment-of-trade (AOT) loan sale executions are now available for sellers using its BAM whole loan trading platform.

Edupoint Enters Alaska Schools with the Matanuska-Susitna School District’s Selection of Synergy Education Platform

PALMER, Alaska, Oct. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) selected Edupoint(R) Educational Systems to implement the district's industry-leading Synergy Education Platform. The district's Synergy solution will include the full suite of Synergy modules - Synergy Student Information System, Synergy Learning Management System with RTI/MTSS and Assessment, Synergy Special Education, and Synergy Analytics.

Simplifile Completes West Virginia’s First E-recording Transaction for Land Documents

PROVO, Utah, Oct. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that it has facilitated the first e-recording transaction in the state of West Virginia. The transaction was completed on Friday, Aug. 24 in Monongalia County, W. Va., which is the first recording jurisdiction in the state to begin e-recording land documents.

Former Cash Money Records Artist Tab ‘Hot Boy Turk’ Virgil Jr. Offers Inspiring, Real Life Story of Redemption In His Tell-All...

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Oracle Group announces Former Cash Money Records artist Tab "Hot Boy Turk" Virgil Jr. takes you on a journey of deep spiritual and mental growth in his new book, 'The AutoThugOgraphy of Turk' (Hardcover: Wahida Clark Publishing: ISBN: 978-1947732216).

Moduline Chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic Racing Team

BROCKTON, Mass., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Moduline Cabinets, a leading high-alloy aluminum cabinet manufacturer, was recently chosen by the New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team to outfit their work containers. The team is a combination of The New York Yacht Club and Bella Mente Quantum Racing Association. They will compete in the upcoming 36th America's Cup in New Zealand in 2021.
NEXT Future Transportation

NEXT Future Transportation joins Public Finance thought leadership discussion – contributes perspective on the adoption of autonomous vehicles

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Future Transportation Inc. ('NEXT'), the world's leading modular-electric vehicle company, is pleased to join municipal finance leaders - from public sector issuers to investors, investment bankers, municipal advisors, rating agencies, buyers and bond counsels to discuss the key topics relating to the advancement of autonomous transportation.

Ground Breaking for Construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument October 7

LEWISTON, Maine, Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On Sunday, October 7, 2018, The Herschel "Woody" Williams Medal of Honor Foundation will be breaking ground for construction of the Maine Gold Star Families Memorial Monument. This memorial is one of 87 across 34 states that will honor all our Gold Star Families.

IDS Inc. Develops Fresh MortgageFlex Integration to Support Latest MISMO Standards

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has built a brand new interface with mortgage loan origination and servicing technology provider MortgageFlex Systems that operates on the MISMO Version 3.3 data standard.

To transform VR training and design, HaptX unveils its HaptX Gloves Development Kit

SEATTLE, Wash., Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HaptX Inc., the leading provider of realistic haptic technology, today unveiled the HaptX(R) Gloves Development Kit, an industrial-grade product for advanced simulation in virtual reality. HaptX Gloves empower professional VR users to develop simulations with realistic touch feedback and natural interaction for the first time.

CenTex Hosting integrates Ezeelogin SSH Security Jump Server Solution

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 3, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ezeelogin, a secure SSH Jump server solution, today announced that it was chosen as the software for securing the server infrastructure in operation by CenTex Hosting, a provider that specializes in shared hosting , dedicated servers, virtual private servers, colocation, and managed services.

RMA to Provide Consulting Services for City of Greenacres, Florida

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) today announced it has been hired by the City of Greenacres to develop a vision for the City and create a strategic action plan. RMA will guide the 8th largest municipality in Palm Beach County towards future economic growth by implementing the firm's proven strategies which have reinvented numerous cities throughout the state.

Ohio’s Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation Names Ian Roberts as New Executive Director

NEWBURY, Ohio, Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Camp Ho Mita Koda Foundation is pleased to announce that Ian Roberts has been named as Executive Director of the organization. Roberts is returning home to Ohio from Colorado, where he served most recently as Director of Overnight Camps for Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, Colorado.

Sokal Media Group in North Carolina Signs Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail for Automotive Marketing Campaign

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is now the agency of record for Capital Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail, the newest member of the widely growing Capital Automotive Group. The Capital group has been a client of Sokal Media Group for over a decade while they continue to grow and thrive in various locations throughout North Carolina.

FinKube and Plaid Inc. Offer Webinar on Digital Lending Technologies

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FinKube, a company that provides AI-powered Platform-as-a-Service solutions for a range of industries, announced today that the company will offer a free webinar featuring Plaid Inc. - a financial technology platform that powers modern, digital financial services.
LBA WARE

LBA Ware Sponsors Young Entrepreneurs Academy to Cultivate a Future Entrepreneurs in Georgia

MACON, Ga., Oct. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, the leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lenders announced its fiscal sponsorship of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce's Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), an innovative program that transforms local middle and high school students into real entrepreneurial successes.

The SUDC Foundation Applauds Introduction of Federal Bill to Address Unexpected Infant Deaths

CEDAR GROVE, N.J., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The SUDC Foundation is pleased to support Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04), Tom Cole (OK-04) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03) to combat Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID).

North Carolina’s Capital Auto Group Acquires Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail

RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The rapidly growing Capital Auto Group recently acquired Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Indian Trail as their newest store addition. Capital Auto Group has been a thriving brand since 1985, boasting 17 impressive stores, reaching communities throughout North Carolina.
California Lawfirm SBEMP LLP

California Lawfirm SBEMP LLP Launches New Website Design with Online Attorney Booking Consultation

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SBEMP LLP, a full-service law firm with offices in Palm Springs, Orange County, San Diego, New Jersey, and New York, launched a new website for potential and existing clients to easily find our offices, contact information, see our practice areas. The site offers a simplified, streamlined design with information about our practice areas.

Maryland-based ReAgg LLC Explains the Types of Aggregates Used in Construction Projects

CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReAgg is a leading construction aggregate supplier in the Capitol Heights, Maryland, Washington D.C., and northern Virginia areas. We have supplied crushed aggregate in Capitol Heights and surrounding areas for several industries and projects throughout our over 33 years in business, including private, commercial, industrial, military, highway, and government projects.

Capital Industries Inc in NY Presents a Guide to Using an Easy One-Step Floor Sealer for Commercial Flooring

CUTCHOGUE, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Industries, Inc. are commercial flooring repair and sealer experts. Using a concrete sealing product on flooring enhances the safety of the warehouse or other commercial space for staff and enhances the durability of the flooring. Commercial flooring typically has foot and vehicle traffic from forklifts.

New Local Colorado Print Web Portal from Catch Fire Marketing Allows Customers to Design Online and Print

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., Oct. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's business environment with increasing competition from internet companies Greenwood Village based Catch Fire Marketing has announced the launch of its Bcardsnow.com internet-based printing platform.
NotaryCam

NotaryCam and DocMagic Integrate Fintech to Eliminate Reliance on In-Person Notarizations for eClosings

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, and NotaryCam, the leader in online notarization solutions, announced an integration that eliminates the need to wet-sign loan documents in the physical presence of a notary by allowing loan documents to be quickly and compliantly eNotarized online.
MCT Trading COO Phil Rasori

Mortgage Capital Trading Adds Multi-Factor Authentication to its MCTlive! Secondary Marketing Software

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it has implemented multi-factor authentication (MFA) security protocols, which require multiple methods to verify a user's identity for logins and transactions.

Tenorshare Announces its Any Data Recovery for Mac V1.0.0, Fully Supporting macOS Mojave

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare has released Any Data Recovery for Mac V1.0.0. It is perfectly compatible with macOS 10.14. With new support for Apple File System (APFS) and HFS+, the scanning quality of this program is further improved; it can find every byte on your Mac.

NEXT Mortgage Events Selects Advisory Board with 8 Top Women Mortgage Executives

EDMOND, Okla., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced the selection of the NEXT Advisory Board, a group of eight top mortgage industry executives. NEXT Advisory Board members were selected to advise event organizers on content, assuring that all sessions continue to address the needs of women executives at mortgage lending institutions and GSEs.
OC Jiu-Jitsu

OC Jiu-Jitsu Holds Inaugural Fundraising Event and Continuing Campaign to Support National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Orange County Jiu-Jitsu (OC Jiu-Jitsu), a Clark Gracie Academy, and Hot Head Clothing, an apparel line designed solely to benefit child cancer patients, announced that they recently held a unique fundraising event to heighten awareness and raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to combat childhood cancer.

Yes Siri, TeamSnap Youth Sports App for iOS Has Been Optimized with Siri Shortcut Functionality

BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, announced today that its popular iOS app has been fully upgraded for iOS 12 delivering full Siri Shortcut functionality.

Joseph Ferber Joins Frenkel & Company, an EPIC Company in New York as a Principal

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel & Company - an EPIC Company announced today that risk management and insurance professional Joseph Ferber has joined the firm's operations in New York as a Principal.

New York-based Frenkel Benefits, an EPIC Company Adds Nicholas Tunno as a Principal

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Frenkel Benefits - an EPIC Company announced today that employee benefits, risk management and insurance professional Nicholas Tunno has joined the firm in New York as a Principal.

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