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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.

LBA Ware Releases 2019 LO Compensation Report

MACON, Ga., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry compensation in 2019. The firm's analysis of year-over-year data from its CompenSafe ICM platform reveals compelling trends about how mortgage lenders nationwide are managing commissions for loan originators (LOs).

Prairie State College’s William Berkley Recognized with Annual JV Educational Consultants Award

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Prairie State College (PSC) coordinator of Male Success Initiative (MSI) William Berkley recently was recognized with the 2019 Dr. Twitty J. Styles Leadership Award from JV Educational Consultants.

Mold Inspection Sciences Texas and Blackmon Mooring and BMS CAT Collaborations Deliver New Mold Response Efficiencies

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- "The Secret Life of Mold," a podcast released by Mold Inspection Sciences Texas, recently sat down with Robby Jackson, general manager of Blackmon Mooring & BMS CAT Austin, to discuss the solution for a more efficient response to mold.

Papa and Priority Health Announce Strategic Partnership Launch to Offer Senior Citizens More Freedom to Age in Place

MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Inc., a nationwide provider for seniors and caregivers announced today its newest partnership with Priority Health. Papa will provide "Grandkids On-Demand" for Priority Health's PriorityMedicare Edge and PriorityMedicare Ideal Medicare Advantage plan members.

Vermont Company Jamaica Cottage Shop Ships 10 Thousandth Building

SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jamaica Cottage Shop has hit a milestone. After 25 years of being in business, it's excited to announce it just shipped its 10 thousandth building. And, considering the company's owner first started out building dog houses, that's a pretty impressive accomplishment.

iSkysoft Launches FilmoraPro Video Editor for Pros and Industry Creators

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 16, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iSkysoft, a leading multimedia software company since 2007, has announced the launch of FilmoraPro, a professional video editing software for professional editors and industry creators.

Homestake Capital’s New Brand: Kokes Properties – a Real Estate Legacy

BRIELLE, N.J., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third generation real estate developer, Michael J. Kokes, president, proudly announces Homestake Capital LLC is now Kokes Properties, a full-service real estate firm. Rebranding as Kokes Properties showcases the company's aspiration to become New Jersey's premier, vertically integrated real estate firm and solidifies the Kokes name as one of the most trusted in the industry.

National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association Inks Partnership Deal with Oscar Mike Foundation

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Mobility Equipment Dealers Association (NMEDA) today announced the signing of a partnership agreement with the Oscar Mike Foundation (OMF) establishing NMEDA as the Official Vehicle Sponsor for OMF's signature event, the United States Quad Rugby Association National Championships.

Papa Announces Launch with Alignment Healthcare for Medicare Advantage Members

MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 15, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Inc., a leading provider for seniors and caregivers nationwide, announced today its partnership with Alignment Healthcare to provide "Grandkids On-Demand" for qualifying members of its Medicare Advantage plans. A soft launch kicked off in Los Angeles on Sept. 1, 2019, with expansion to additional membership on Jan. 1, 2020.

Gallup-McKinley County Schools in New Mexico Selects Synergy Education Platform

GALLUP, N.M., Jan. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gallup-McKinley County Schools (GMCS) has selected the industry-leading Synergy(r) Education Platform by Edupoint Educational Systems for its K-12 student information management needs. The district's Synergy solution will include Synergy Student Information System, Synergy Special Education, and Synergy Analytics in a cloud-hosted environment.

Papa Partners with Higi to Support Health Screenings and Ongoing Support for Senior Citizens via Accessible Healthcare Technology

MIAMI, Fla., Jan. 14, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Papa Inc., a leading provider for seniors and caregivers nationwide announced today its newest partnership with Higi, a healthcare technology company that operates a nationwide network of Smart Health Stations. Papa Members can now visit Higi's 10,000 stations, publicly available at grocery, pharmacy, and other community locations with assistance in transportation and technology usage from a Papa Pal.

Coldwell Banker Elite Debuts a Brand New Look

FREDERICKSBURG, Va., Jan. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Coldwell Banker Elite unveiled its fresh new look as the Coldwell Banker network undergoes a visual transformation as part of "Project North Star." Coldwell Banker Elite is deploying all new office signage, yard signs, marketing materials and more as part of the full network-wide rebrand this year.

Deacon Jones Acquires Lee Hyundai of Goldsboro

RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deacon Jones Auto Group recently acquired Lee Hyundai of Goldsboro and will rename the store "Deacon Jones Hyundai." This location, at 304 N Oak Forest Rd. in Goldsboro, NC, will continue the growth and the investments that Deacon Jones has made to this area of the Goldsboro community.

SimpleNexus Invests in Client Success with the Addition of Five Senior Leadership Positions

LEHI, Utah, Jan. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced it has filled roles in five senior leadership positions to support customer success and scale the company's internal and external growth.

4Ry, USDA and Texas A&M AgriLife to Develop Innovative Spraying Technology for Cattle Fever Ticks

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Jan. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 4Ry Inc. announced today that 4Ry and Texas A&M AgriLife Research have signed a research agreement. They will collaborate with the USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to more efficiently and effectively spray cattle to eliminate cattle fever ticks.

Dayna’s iCare Foundation Partners with Amish Builder to Send Shippable Homes to Bahamas Hurricane Victims

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas, it destroyed thousands of lives and over 13,000 homes were lost. The region continues to be in the midst of a humanitarian crisis and thousands from Great Abaco are still displaced and struggling for shelter. Dayna's iCare Foundation, a 501(c)(3), is working to help solve the housing problem with its partner, TinyLux Homes.

Howard Safe and Lock Co Houston Brings New Key Cutting Equipment for Serving Clients Better in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a region like Houston, local locksmith services have constantly been growing. A vast majority of the population banks on Howard Safe & Lock Co Houston, simply for the efficiency level of technicians and timely service.

DoorBusters Lock and Safe Las Vegas Now Offers 24 Hour Guaranteed Services

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Jan. 3, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DoorBusters Lock & Safe Las Vegas, a community-focused locksmith service provider in Las Vegas, recently announced that their mobile team is now available 24 hours a day to provide impeccable services.

New Year! New Look! As of Jan. 1, Fuzzy’s Empanadas is now The Naked Empanada

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Jan. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- New Year! New Look! As of January 1, 2020, Fuzzy's Empanadas is now The Naked Empanada. We're not going anywhere - just shaking things up a bit. Fuzzy will still be the master mind behind your favorite empanadas.

What are the latest features of Wondershare Recoverit 8.5

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Losing your precious data can be a quite horrific experience for anyone. However, it's something that can happen to anyone and at any time. So, what do you do when you lose some important data? You can employ the use of an impressive tool: Wondershare Recoverit 8.5.

Top of Mind Expands Mortgage Compliance Solutions with CCPA Readiness Ahead of January 1 Deadline

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 30, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top of Mind Networks, a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced that its Surefire CRM is ready to help mortgage lenders meet their obligations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

HexGn Study: Startup Investors Shun Asia in 2019 and Flock to Americas and Europe

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 27, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HexGn released a study of the funding trends in the global startup ecosystem in 2019; the team analyzed over 60,000 deals and one million data points for the report.

MediBid Named Potential Optum Competitor in Petition to Deny Public Records Request

KATY, Texas, Dec. 20, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MediBid, an online marketplace where doctors provide bids to patients on medical care to bring competition back into the medical marketplace, along with its CEO, Ralph Weber, were named recently in the Petition for Declaratory Order Denying Representative Martin Daniel's Public Records Request by Optum on December 12, 2019.

GoNGet Apps: At Your Service with the Tap of An App – Locating the Best from the Gig Economy

MACOMB, Mich., Dec. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With GoNGet, it's easy to get any work done by the right person with the right expertise. Need your driveway shoveled? Need your car detailed? Just post a job, list your price and professionals will start applying immediately. Developed by U.S. Publications, Inc., GoNGet User and GoNGet Service Provider apps is a match that works.

Ball Drop Show Announces Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration with Exclusive Dinner Show Performances and Ultimate Ball Drop Views

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ball Drop Show at Bobby Van's Times Square announces its annual New Year's Eve gala celebration with a show featuring Cirque inspired performers and a world-class view of the iconic Times Square Ball Drop in New York City, including a four-course meal, a premium open bar with champagne toast and exclusive admission to the Ball Drop After Party to follow.

Latest ARMCO QC Trends Report Draws Correlation Between Lenders’ Profitability and Adaptability to Market

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 19, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk management solutions, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report covers second quarter (Q2) 2019 and provides loan quality findings for mortgages reviewed by ACES Audit Technology.

SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) 2020 Agenda Announced

LEHI, Utah, Dec. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the agenda for SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) 2020 conference being held February 9-12 at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Snowbird, Utah.

TatumTek Completes Land Acquisition for Development of Hi-Tech Modular Construction Assembly Plant in Lamesa, TX

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edwin Tatum, Founder and CEO of Dallas-based TatumTek, a modular construction firm with offices at 2121 N. Peart St. Suite 300 Dallas, TX 75201, announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of a 64.73 acre tract of land located on the north side of Highway 180 just west of the Lamesa city limits in Lamesa, Texas.

PROGRESS in Lending Association Honors OpenClose CEO/CTO Jason Regalbuto with 2019 Lending Luminary Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Jason Regalbuto, the company's long-time CEO/CTO, was selected as a 2019 'Lending Luminary' by PROGRESS in Lending Association for his concerted work in leading the mortgage industry and his company to major success over the past 12 months.

Enzove Reviews and Compares the Latest in Jewelry

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Enzove offers comprehensive buying guides and product reviews of jewelry and related accessories with updated comparison and top product pages. They aim to guide consumers through a progressively complex market and direct them to buy the best products through their in-depth analysis.

LBA Ware Launches CompenSafe University to Help Lenders Achieve Their Compensation Plan Management Objectives

MACON, Ga., Dec. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced the launch of CompenSafe University (CSU), a two-day training program designed to help lenders derive additional value from their investment in CompenSafe.

Blue River Pharmacy Launches a New Website to Better Service Customers in the Brownsburg Area

BROWNSBURG, Ind., Dec. 17, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 95Visual is pleased to announce the launch of Blue River Pharmacy's new website. The primary goal during the process was to improve the navigation of Blue River's vast product offering.

The Nation’s Largest Track Series For Girls Produces World-Class Athletes and Exceptional Young Women

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dec. 14-16, 2019 -- This weekend's opening preliminary meet of the Colgate Women's Games was the first event since the passing of its founder, Fred Thompson. Thompson's contribution to the sport extended well beyond mentoring and coaching dozens of Olympians and world-class athletes.

New DesignCap Launch Lets Anyone Create More Engaging Visuals Online

HONG KONG, Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DesignCap, an all-in-one online graphic design platform from PearlMountain Limited, today released version 1.2.0 - a major update that makes visual designs for social media, blogs, and other marketing presences achievable for anyone.

FIL-AM EXPO 2020 in Northern Virginia billed as the largest Filipino-American event in DMV area on June 13-14, 2020

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington DC (PACC-DC), in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, is spearheading what is now being billed as the largest Philippine-American event in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area - the Fil-Am Expo 2020 on June 13 and 14, 2020, following the June 12 Philippine Independence Day.

Drop-In Daycare Grand Opening in Ballantyne Neighborhood in Charlotte, NC

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 16, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Although many parents enroll their children in traditional daycare facilities and schools, there is a large gap when it comes to finding part-time childcare for working parents, stay-at-home moms, and after hours. Giggles Drop-In Daycare addresses those needs and is excited to announce the opening of their Charlotte location in the Ballantyne neighborhood on December 29, 2019.

Crawl Space Door Systems, Inc. Announces Court Case Win Against Competitor Making False Claims

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Dec. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On September 24, 2013, Smart Vent filed a lawsuit against Crawl Space Door Systems, Inc. in the NJ Federal Court, case 1:13-cv-05691-JBS-KMW. Crawl Space Door Systems, Inc. filed a counter-claim. The lawsuit is now over and Crawl Space Door Systems won.

NEXT and Housing Finance Strategies Announce #NEXTDC20

EDMOND, Okla. and WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capitalizing on the success of their recent executive summit in Washington D.C., NEXT Mortgage Events and Housing Finance Strategies announced #NEXTDC20, their second annual event to be held shortly after the November 2020 election in Washington, D.C.

Pixie Vacations Named Top Beaches Resort Travel Agency in the United States and Top Ten Agency World Wide at Sandals Star...

ATLANTA, Ga., Dec. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A total of 560 travel agents, media, and special guests from around the world traveled to Turks and Caicos where Sandals Resorts recognized the best of the best in the travel industry. Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards.

Smith Wealth Advisors Selects Myles Richards Construction as General Contractor for Vista Park Development in Lamesa, Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Smith Wealth Advisors, an independent wealth management firm located at 6836 Bee Caves Road, Suite 272 in Austin, Texas, has selected Myles Richards Construction, Inc, as General Contractor for the Vista Park, LLC development, the largest residential development in Lamesa in many years, Ron Smith, Founder & President of Smith Wealth Advisors announced today.

EPIC Adds Matthew Presutti as Managing Principal in their New York operations

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Dec. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Matthew Presutti has joined their EPIC New York operations as managing principal on the employee benefits team.

Capital Automotive Group Donates $26,050 to Local Susan G. Komen Affiliate

RALIEGH, N.C., Dec. 12, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capital Automotive Group has generously donated $26,050 to the Susan G. Komen(R) NC Triangle to the Coast (Komen NCTC) local affiliate. The campaign, which was designated "Share the Awareness Breast Cancer Campaign" in October of this year, enabled the dealership to donate a portion of their proceeds for the month.

Mold Inspection Sciences Texas Announces New Business Development Professional, Chris Gardner, to Join Team

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mold Inspection Sciences Texas, one of the state's largest mold inspection and testing companies, is proud to welcome new hire Chris Gardner to its staff. Chris will play a vital role in securing new business development leads and nurturing commercial customer relationships.

Cosmetic Insurance Services (CIS) Now Offering Insurance to Cosmetic and Personal Care Products Containing CBDs

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cosmetic Insurance Services (CIS), a national multi-line Specialty Program Administrator and the nation's leading insurance provider to the Cosmetics and Personal Care industry, announced their ability to now offer insurance to those companies whose cosmetic and beauty products include CBDs (Cannabidiol) within their formulations

After, Inc. launches QuickReg 2.0 with additional benefits for Manufacturers and their Customers

NORWALK, Conn., Dec. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After, Inc., the global leader in Warranty Marketing and Analytics Solutions since 2005, just announced the launch of QuickReg 2.0, the next iteration of its smart registration solution. QuickReg, launched in March 2019, helps manufacturers drive higher registration rates by making product registration quick, easy and convenient for consumers through their preferred channel of choice

Carpe Diem Technologies Receives Exclusive License for Nano Imprint Aligned Printed Electronics and Capillary Devices

BOSTON, Mass., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carpe Diem Technologies, Inc. (Carpe Diem) has signed an exclusive license agreement with the University of Minnesota for the commercialization of breakthrough printed electronics technology. The technology is called SCALE (Self-aligned Capillarity-Assisted Lithography for Electronics), and is particularly suitable for printing on flexible substrates, such as paper and plastic.

TechStak Launches Suite of Cybersecurity Resources for the Unique Needs of Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today TechStak, a leading SMB service provider matching companies with highly curated and pre-vetted outsourced IT partners, announced they have launched a cost-effective arsenal of risk assessment tools and accompanying educational resources designed for the unique needs of smaller businesses.

Bill Dehlinger joins RMA as Associate Broker

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) - RMA is pleased to announce that real estate expert Bill Dehlinger has joined the team to lead the firm's real estate projects in Central Florida. Dehlinger, who is currently the Florida Vice President of Operations for the CCIM Institute in Florida, will be focusing on several major projects for city and private clients including Deltona and Winter Park.

Fly Together Fitness, Somerville’s First Pole Fitness Studio, Opens December 9

SOMERVILLE, Mass., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fly Together Fitness, the first pole fitness and dance studio in Somerville is open for business with classes starting on December 9. A local small business owned and operated by eleven women united by their passion for the sport, Fly Together Fitness offers Somerville and greater Boston residents a fun new fitness alternative to traditional gym workouts.

Dryades YMCA Partners with the Recirculating Farms Coalition

NEW ORLEANS, La., Dec. 10, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Dryades YMCA is partnering with the Recirculating Farms Coalition (RFC), a sustainable farming and food justice advocacy organization. RFC will relocate its farm - Growing Local NOLA - to YMCA-owned land on Jackson Avenue, where it crosses Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard in Central City, just a few steps from the Dryades Y building.

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