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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.

Steps to Improve Independence When Living with Visual Impairment

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and 2020 Eyes Colorado are speaking out about how to improve independence and quality of life when experiencing permanent vision loss. 2020 Eyes Colorado is the COA's eye health public awareness initiative to promote healthy eyes and vision across the state throughout the year.

Capstone Logistics Launches CapstonePay for Digital Unloading Payments

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga., Feb. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has announced the launch of CapstonePay, a remote payment system that enables truck drivers delivering into Capstone-supported facilities to electronically pay for unloading services without leaving their cab.

Tori Belle Cosmetics is giving up to $25,000 in Grants to Those in Need!

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Feb. 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tori Belle community is making a difference to those in need during the upcoming TB's Got Talent Charity Bash, airing Live, March 3 at 4 p.m. PT. "This is our fourth Virtual Charity Bash and we have raised nearly $90K for families in need to date. It is an honor to make a positive impact in the lives of our most vulnerable families all over the world," said Co-founder and CEO of Tori Belle Cosmetics, Laura Hunter.

Who Is Coffee Launches Online Specialty Coffee Store That Provides Spotlight and Fair Pay to Colombian Coffee Farmers

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Who Is Coffee, Inc., a transparent and direct trade coffee company, announced the launch of an online specialty coffee store that puts the emphasis on the stories of Colombian coffee farmers. Colombian specialty coffee is available for shipping directly to consumers in whole bean or ground coffee in aesthetic packages that prominently display the face and name of the coffee farmer that grew and processed the specialty coffee.

GRANDO Announces the Brand New Single ‘Time’

OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This press release is to serve as the official announcement by GRANDO on the release of the 2nd SINGLE titled "Time" from the forthcoming ALBUM "By Your Side." The Single is available on all Streaming Services.

Thinkzilla Launches New DEI Scorecard to help Organizations Grow Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Focus

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Companies with ethnically diverse executive teams outperform their peers by a full 33 percent when it comes to profitability, according to a recent McKinsey report, and yet many companies still come up short in terms of diversity, equity and inclusion work.

Houston Embroidery Service Releases: ‘Check Out These 10 Best Promo Products for Restaurant Business’

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As part of their endeavors to assist restaurants in increasing their overall brand image through the incorporation of promotional products, Houston Embroidery Service team have published their brand-new blog providing restaurant owners with a helpful list of promotional products that is sure to positively increase the eatery's brand image, as well as its overall guest satisfaction.

KLLM Transport Services Announces Largest Driver Pay Increase in Company History

JACKSON, Miss., Jan. 19, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- KLLM Transport Services (KLLM), one of the leading temperature-controlled, truckload carriers in North America, announced today the largest comprehensive pay and compensation increase in company history.

Shares of Capital Stock of 45 East 66th Owners Corporation Offered at Auction

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the Continental United States and Caribbean, has announced it will auction 1835 shares of capital stock of 45 East 66th Owners Corp. and appurtenant to 45 East 66th Street, PHAB, New York, New York on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., in person at the offices of Pryor Cashman LLP, located at 7 Times Square, New York, NY, and online via Maltz Auction's website.

Laura Hunter Wins 2022 BIG Innovation Award

WOODINVILLE, Wash., Jan. 17, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Earlier this month, the Business Intelligence Group named Laura Hunter, founder of LashLiner, Inc., and wholly-owned subsidiary, Tori Belle Cosmetics, as a leader and winner in the 2022 BIG Innovation Awards. This annual business awards program recognizes organizations, products, and people that are bringing new ideas to life in innovative ways.

New Online Bookstore Creates Marketplace for Self-Published Authors Struggling to Compete on Amazon

NEW ORLEANS, La., Jan. 13, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The self-publishing book industry's exponential growth has taken the world by storm. Opening doors once closed to unknown writers, self-publishing creates an alternative - some may say disruptive - option for writers with a small fan base to share their work and build brand awareness on a global scale. Empowered by the popular do-it-yourself movement, a new direct-to-customer bookselling platform, Direct2Author.com, launched in December.

Vice Capital Markets breaks internal trading volume record in 2021, helps clients achieve peak profitability

NOVI, Mich., Jan. 12, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that the company set a new internal trade volume record last year, trading more than $202 billion on behalf of its full service clients. Using an advantageous mix of delivery and execution, the company was able to help its clients capitalize profitably on each trade.

Tenorshare Announces its Revamped iCareFone Transfer V4.0.0 for a Better User Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 11, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare has proudly announced that it has launched iCareFone Transfer V4.0.0 with a new function, which provides the easiest and most effective way to transfer Line data from Android to iOS.

Tacoma Marketing Agency Giving Away $5,000 of Services and Advertising to PNW Businesses

TACOMA, Wash., Jan. 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- David White Marketing Services has just launched their Support Local Campaign to give away $5,000 of marketing & advertising services to 2 businesses in the PNW. The purpose of this campaign is to support local business during a tough time of a changing digital landscape from large platforms like Google & Facebook. You can nominate a business on their website.

Optometrists Speak Out About Colorado’s Dangerous Driving

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Colorado Optometric Association's doctors of optometry are speaking out this month about dangerous driving in the state. Colorado optometrists are seeing a problem rising on the roads that impact more than just eye health. Fatal car accidents across Colorado have increased over the course of the pandemic even though less miles were driven.
Living Benefits Awareness Month

Alliance Group and Living Benefits Awareness Month

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Jan. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Group launched their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, to be observed throughout the month of January 2022. The industry-wide campaign, which takes place each January, aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance and the role it plays in protecting families' financial security.

SIERA.AI Announces $6.8 Million Seed Funding Round

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Connected Industrial Mobility leader, SIERA.AI, announced the completion of a $6.9 million seed funding round. The funding round was supported by Parkway Venture Capital, a New York venture capital firm and Ubiquity Ventures, a Silicon Valley seed-stage institutional venture capital firm.

Where Did Four Million U.S. Workers Go and What Are They Doing? asks the Merito Group

TYSONS, Va., Jan. 3, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Great Resignation era of workers are returning to the workforce but not as originally imagined. Carolyn Thompson, CEO of talent acquisition and consulting services company Merito Group states, "With new priorities and values, Americans are searching for a new job or a new career, which also means becoming an entrepreneur."

Sales4Roofers Enhance Customer Experience with Their Covid-Free Roofing Estimate Online Service

HAWTHORNE, N.J., Dec. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sales4Roofers team continues to push boundaries in the global roofing industry by providing solutions that help roofers engage their customers - existing and potentials, better, while also ensuring homeowners have a seamless experience.

Fluid Metering Announces Promotion of Sean Madden to Vice President, Commercial & Product Development

SYOSSET, N.Y., Dec. 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid Metering Inc., a pioneer in the design and manufacture of high precision microfluidic solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Madden to Vice President, Commercial and Product Development.

Environmentally Sensitive Cleaning Solutions Company launches new website to better educate and serve

ABILENE, Texas, Dec. 20, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProfitMax Chemical has launched a new website. With a newly revamped web presence, ProfitMax Chemical aims to serve as an endurance resource for environmentally sensitive cleaning solutions by inspiring trust through educating.

Ahwatukee Realtor, Mike Holt, Joins COR Consultants

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- COR Consultants is pleased to announce that Mike Holt has joined the team as a real estate agent. Mike Holt is an Ahwatukee Realtor who has a degree in Computer Science and past experience managing teams at Amazon.

Two ACES Quality Management executives selected by MPA Magazine for its annual Elite Women Awards program

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced Amanda Phillips, executive vice president of compliance, and Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, have been selected by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) in its 2021 Elite Women Awards program.

Winners Announced for Second Annual Colorado Youth Art Contest

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 16, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 2020 Eyes Colorado and the Colorado Optometric Association (COA) announce the winners of the Second Annual Youth Art Contest. Students grades 1-12 were invited to submit 2D artwork while reflecting on the value of their eyesight through the theme, "My Future Vision."

Kulana Media Productions LLC Launches New Version of Vacation Countdown App Website with Integrated Travel Blog and More Travel Content

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Dec. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kulana Media Productions LLC is excited to announce the launch of their updated Vacation Countdown App website. This version includes an integrated travel blog as well as a redesigned home page. New content will be published three times a week and include travel tips, the best destinations for travelers, and reviews about the best travel products.

Critical defect rate increases 13% Q2 2021, according to ACES Quality Management Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2021.

Viral Penn Badgley Lookalike, Musician Nick Serena, Performs Slithering, Sauntering Smut Rock

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- How a musician went viral: It all started when Nick Serena and his sister, Kaelynn, made a TikTok of Nick imitating Joe Goldberg, America's "favorite serial-killing romantic" and the protagonist of Netflix's hit show, "YOU," as played by Penn Badgley. That TikTok video has already attracted over a million views and counting!

National Buyers Agents Association Releases Guide on How to get Young Adults to Listen to their Parents about Buying a House

EVERGREEN, Colo., Dec. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Buyers Agents Association just released a guide for parents and grandparents who want to advise younger people about using a buyers agent. The association often gets calls from older people who have become convinced that a buyers agent is critical for their family member's success in home buying, but don't know how to best communicate that to their child or grandchild.

Custom Cable Manufacturing Company Celebrating 50% More Capacity for Growth

AUBURN, Wash., Dec. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Technical Cable Applications (TCA) is a custom cable manufacturer based out of Auburn, Washington, serving companies nationwide. Without a doubt, this eager and innovative company has grown leaps and bounds over the course of the pandemic, with no slowing down in sight. Pedal to the metal, these out-of-the-box thinkers are excited to be able to take on more business.

DataNumen SQL Recovery 6.1: Now Supports the Turkish Language

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataNumen company, the manufacturer of award-winning repair tools, has released DataNumen SQL Recovery version 6.1. It is a professional solution for retrieving data from inaccessible MDF and NDF files, and its multilingual interface now supports Turkish (apart from nine European and Asian languages).

Software company iMyFone launches real-time voice changer

GUANGDONG, Shenzhen, Dec. 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Software company iMyFone recently launched its voice changer feature, the iMyFone MagicMic. This voice modulator software allows users to change their voices in real-time.

FSO Awarded $31.2M EWOCS Task Order – ACS, By Light JV Supports Operation of World’s Only Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC)

FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Full Spectrum Operations, LLC (FSO), an SBA-approved, Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture (JV) between American Communications Solutions LLC (ACS), and By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), has been awarded a $31.2M task order under the USAF - Eastern Western Operational Communication Services (EWOCS) Single Award IDIQ.

ACES Quality Management Partners with Financial Services RegTech Provider Winnow Solutions

DENVER, Colo., Dec. 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has partnered with Winnow Solutions to power certain compliance and regulatory operations within ACES through its RegTech platform Winnow®.

New men’s luxury brand North Country successfully navigates global supply chain crisis

NEW YORK, N.Y., Dec. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- North Country, a newly launched men's premium clothing brand, today announced that it has successfully skirted global supply chain issues and is poised for a robust Q4 holiday shopping season. North Country's Fall/Winter collection of authentic Portuguese flannel shirts is in-stock and ready-to-ship from New York.

Seedling Welcomes New Development Director

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seedling Foundation, a non-profit organization providing school-based mentoring for children who have an incarcerated parent, has selected Julie Barschow as Development Director. Ms. Barschow joins Seedling with over 20 years of nonprofit management, development and marketing experience.

New How-To Book Targets Women Who Are Just Getting Started in the World of Investing

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 30, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beverly Bowers, a retired financial planner, entrepreneur and founder of Sister Courage Publishing, realized there was a need for a guidebook that would help women learn more about how to take charge of their investments. So, she set out to create a book specifically written for women. The end result is: "How to Dress a Naked Portfolio: A Tailored Introduction to Investing for Women" (ISBN: 978-0578312705; Sister Courage Publishing).

‘I FIL-AM POWERED’ Virtual Health and Wellness Summit on December 1-3, 2021

FALLS CHURCH, Va., Nov. 22, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Metro Washington DC (PACC-DC), in collaboration with Trainstation Philippines is spearheading a three-day virtual summit to promote health and wellness on December 1-3 at 6 p.m. EST entitled, "I FIL-AM POWERED." Says PACC-DC PRO, Olma Inocentes, "The title is a play at Fil-Am, short for Filipino-American, and empowerment because we believe that focusing on health and wellness promotes and supports personal growth, leading to self-empowerment."

New Blog Series from National Buyers Agents Association Provides Free Real Estate Guidance

EVERGREEN, Colo., Nov. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Buyers Agents Association just completed a blog series that educates potential home buyers about buying or selling real estate in the next three months. Special consideration is given to how to handle the escalating prices of homes.

Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival Awarded THE BEST IN TEXAS

MESQUITE, Texas, Nov. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas Fly Fishing & Brew Festival received gold and silver awards as "The Best In Texas" at the 27th Annual Texas Festivals & Events Association Conference and Trade Show. The 2021 Kaliff Insurance "The Best In Texas" Awards ceremony was held on Nov. 13 and hosted by the City of San Antonio. The entries submitted were for TFEA member events held between April 1, 2020 and Sept. 20, 2021; and the marketing competition includes a total of 69 categories.

2021 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ Ranks FormFree 379th Fastest-Growing Company in North America

ATHENS, Ga., Nov. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced it ranked 379 on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 27th year.

Holiday Shoppers Tired of 2021 Supply Chain Shortages Bargain Hunt from Consignment Stores Searching NWT

TYSONS, Va., Nov. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Aravenda announced today that resale and online consignment is outpacing traditional retail at an 11x growth rate. Resale doesn't always mean buying used. Carolyn Thompson, CEO of Aravenda Consignment Software states, "Our clients are selling all kinds of new, unused items in their resale shops internationally. Items that are in high demand this holiday season include high-end luxury goods, sporting goods, collectibles, sneakers and streetwear, many of which are NWT (new with tags) or NIB (new in box)."

Online music school Soundfly and Grammy-winning artist Kiefer team up on innovative piano course

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Award-winning pianist and producer Kiefer and online music school Soundfly have developed a comprehensive new piano course that bridges the world of jazz and hip-hop. Kiefer: Keys, Chords, and Beats is available today in Soundfly's subscription library of creative music courses and offers an in-depth look inside Kiefer's creative process, giving students the tools to transform their own piano skills.

Apple’s New macOS Monterey Disappoints Mac Users with Paralyzed Macs, Update failure, and Unavailable NTFS Write Support

CHENGDU, China, Nov. 5, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Apple's macOS 12 Monterey has been officially released to the general public on October 25, 2021. This update brings a refined macOS Big Sur experience and new features including Live Text, AirPlay, SharePlay, and Shortcuts app. The top-end 2021 MacBook Pros with M1 Pro or M1 Max chips are shipped with macOS Monterey. But macOS Monterey users are reportedly facing problems, says iBoysoft.

Vice Capital Markets’ Danny Enright honored as 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America

NOVI, Mich., Nov. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced Senior Trader Danny Enright has been recognized by industry trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as one of its 2021 Rising Stars. In its inaugural year, the MPA Rising Stars award seeks to honor young professionals making a significant impact in the mortgage and housing industry.

ACES Quality Management announces ACES ENGAGE, a two-day conference defining the future of quality management and control for the financial services...

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 3, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the launch of ACES ENGAGE, a conference designed to bring together the nation's top financial services quality management professionals to discuss industry trends and best practices.

Onshore Strategies Offers Flexible Oil and Gas Supply Chain Consultants and Contractors

DENVER, Colo., Nov. 2, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Onshore Strategies just launched an oil and gas-focused supply chain consulting firm that's working to solve the industry's supply chain challenges. This new, woman-owned business has proven sourcing strategies to save businesses money and time, while improving auditability, helping with ESG efforts and increasing capital. The answer is hiring consultants to meet specific demand and need.

Baseball Leading Technology, GamePlan, Continues to Roll – Is GamePlan the next Sports Tech Unicorn?

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On the heels of a series of successful launches and new deals at last year's MLB Winter Meetings, GamePlan continues its dominance as the most helpful tool for baseball clubs at every level. GamePlan, powered by Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing global provider of sports technology, replaces paper playbooks and computer film studies with the latest in mobile technology.

SIERA.AI Announces Q3 FY21 New Customers and Expanded Deployment

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SIERA.AI a leading innovator of digitization and safety solutions for preventing industrial forklift accidents announced today the continued rapid growth of new customer wins and expanded deployment of its SIERA.AI S2 and S3 forklift digitization and safety solutions.

The Automotive Tissue Valet: A Car Tissue Holder

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's a clever idea and one that sprung from two near-miss accidents when Arlene Mathews, a registered nurse, and founder of Care Dynamics, Inc. attempted to grab a tissue while driving. She's now relaunched the product with a better look and design.

Fluid Metering’s FVD Variable Dispense Pump Receives Gold in 2021 LEAP Awards

SYOSSET, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid Metering, Inc. is proud to announce that they are the recipients of the gold award in the hydraulics category of WTWH Media's 2021 Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) for its FVD Variable Dispense Pump.