Tag: Business
Reopened Pennsylvania American Freight stores host Labor Day event with new financing options | National News
PITTSBURGH, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Pennsylvania, with locations in Altoona and Pittsburgh. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
City of Dania Beach Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis | National News
DANIA BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.
Sokal Officially Certified for INFINITI Retailer Website Program | National News
RALEIGH, N.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Sokal is pleased to announce its official certification as a preferred provider for the INFINITI Retailer Website Program, effective August 18, 2025. As a certified partner, Sokal is now authorized to deliver website solutions, search engine optimization (SEO), and digital advertising services to INFINITI retailers through the INFINITI Digital Program.
Labor Day event happening at reopened Michigan American Freight stores, with new financing options | National News
DETROIT, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, 2025, reopened in Michigan, with locations in Lansing, Livonia and Warren. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day events happening at selected reopened American Freight stores in Kentucky | National News
LOUISVILLE, Ky. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in Kentucky, with locations in Bowling Green, Elizabethtown, Louisville (Watterson Trail) and Louisville (Preston Highway). Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Illinois American Freight stores | National News
CHICAGO, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a 2025 Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Illinois, with locations in Champaign, Decatur and Loves Park. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New options for financing, and Labor Day event happening at reopened Indiana American Freight stores | National News
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Indiana, with locations in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened Georgia American Freight retail stores | National News
ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day 2025 event, Aug. 13 to Sept. 7, reopened in Georgia, with locations in Augusta, Douglasville, Marietta, Morrow and Savannah. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened New York American Freight stores | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in New York, with a location in Buffalo. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
Singapore firm challenges industry giants with breakthrough technology that cuts multi-gigabyte transfer times from hours to minutes | National News
SINGAPORE /California Newswire - National News/ -- Raysync, an established provider of enterprise file transfer solutions, today announced significant performance benchmarks that position its proprietary UDP Transfer Protocol as a game-changing alternative to traditional file transfer methods. Independent testing shows Raysync's technology delivers transfer speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional FTP protocols, enabling enterprises to transfer multi-terabyte datasets in minutes rather than hours.
EZpooling – Sole Provider of Lottery Pools in AZ Celebrates 30 Years | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it celebrates its 30th year providing players with more chances of winning jackpots and other large prizes through its website.
Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month | National News
CHANDLER, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders came together on Aug.1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts for a high-energy celebration kicking off National Black Business Month, hosted by the Black Chamber of Arizona in partnership with the City of Chandler.
ACES Q1 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report reveals early signs of loan quality risk amidst mounting market pressures | National...
DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
‘Unforgiving Thresholds’ – Book Five in ‘The Shaman Speaks’ Series by Don Trudeau Calls Urgent Attention to Humanity’s Tipping Points |...
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Canada /California Newswire - National News/ -- Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of "Unforgiving Thresholds" (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed 'The Shaman Speaks' series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.
Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF | National News
MANKATO, Minn. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot.
NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont | National News
HOUSTON, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont's enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital notarizations in the state.
Informative Research named 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending for innovation in mortgage credit and verification technology | National...
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, announced it has been named a 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending, honoring the company's pioneering work in delivering automation, efficiency and cost savings to mortgage lenders across the U.S.
Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale | National News
PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company's clients and integration partners, along with thought leaders and experts from across the mortgage industry, for three days of insights, connection and strategy.
RECA Reauthorized: Expanded Compensation Offers Renewed Hope to Radiation Exposure Victims | National News
PRESCOTT, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- After years of advocacy and policy delays, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has been reauthorized and expanded through December 31, 2028, the Law Office of Laura J. Taylor PLLC announced today. Signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, this legislation reinstates a critical federal compensation program for individuals harmed by nuclear weapons testing and uranium industry work during the mid-20th century.
All Injuries Law Firm’s Back-to-School Giveaway Supports Port Charlotte Students and Families | National News
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- All Injuries Law Firm, P.A., a long-standing advocate for Southwest Florida residents, recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at its Port Charlotte office to help local students start the academic year prepared and confident. The event welcomed area families to select free backpacks filled with essential school supplies.
Steady Summer for Industrial Manufacturing with 141 New Projects Recorded in June and Again July 2025 | National News
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads reports a consistent summer for the industrial manufacturing sector, with 141 new capital projects announced in both June and July 2025. The Firm's monthly report, which tracks planned new capital projects including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects across North America, confirms this consistent level of activity.
Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences | National News
DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that three senior professionals from its team will participate in major industry conferences throughout September and October, showcasing ACES' leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management and loan quality.
Floify wins 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award for Best Loan Origination Solution | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award winner for Loan Origination Solution of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies, products and services shaping the future of real estate.
Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association | National News
HAILEY, Idaho /California Newswire - National News/ -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program's Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey's council meeting on August 11, 2025.
Osborne Mint Hosts Striking Ceremony for 2025 ANA Show Eagle Coin | National News
CINCINNATI, Ohio /California Newswire - National News/ -- Osborne Mint in Cincinnati hosted a striking ceremony on July 23rd for the 2025 ANA Show Eagle coin, celebrating history, artistry, and numismatic tradition. This marks the second release in the acclaimed ANA Show Eagle series, which debuted at the 2024 World's Fair of Money.
Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle's growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.
Cloudvirga honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, announced that Tropos, its next-generation borrower portal, has been named Loan Application Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards.
Floify named NMP Originator Choice winner for 2025 | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category.
Down Payment Resource named to 2025 Inc. 5000 after 130% three-year growth | National News
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 it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list.
From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, "Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education" (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.
The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging | National News
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one's choice.
Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July | National News
PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained.
Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership | National News
PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company's market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. "Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence - and our new brand embodies that," said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue.
Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch | National News
AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union's continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central Texas.
UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y, /California Newswire - National News/ -- Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.
Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects Remain Strong in July 2025 | National News
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- In July 2025, the Food and Beverage industry continued to show strong growth with 55 new capital projects planned across North America. The July planned projects total is consistent with the 56 new industrial projects reported in June 2025, showing a steady pipeline of activity. These projects, which include new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects, were tracked by Industrial SalesLeads.
New book, ‘Whispers from the Shadow,’ spotlights suicide’s silent struggle: A psychologist’s battle with his own shadow | National News
TORONTO, Ontario /California Newswire - National News/ -- What if the very voice that drove you to save others was the same one urging you toward the edge? Icy Peaks Publishing is proud to announce the release of "Whispers from the Shadow: Confronting the Call of Suicide" (ISBN: 978-1069171009) by Dr. Jacques A. Frigault. Dr. Frigault holds a doctorate in psychology and breaks decades of silence to share a most personal and haunting story - his own.
Simple Electric Steps Up for Vulnerable Seniors in Scottsdale | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Simple Electric is proud to be restoring safety and peace of mind to a 55+ Community. The neighborhood was recently left in disrepair due to contractor negligence. Unethical work created dangerous conditions and left residents facing major repairs.
Eclipse Integrated Systems Unveils Next-Gen Quantum-Resilient MMDC Platform Powered by IBM Enterprise Storage | National News
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Eclipse Integrated Systems, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise-grade IT and cybersecurity services for small and mid-sized businesses, proudly announces a transformative upgrade to its flagship Micro Managed Data Center (MMDC) platform-now powered by IBM's latest enterprise-grade flash storage and encryption technology.
Argyle and LenderLogix partner to embed automated income, employment, and asset verification at the start of the loan process | National...
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers.
LenderLogix Q2 2025 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Shows Increased Loan Quantities as Borrower Activity Holds Steady | National News
BUFFALO, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools.
Bucks County Consultant Ryan Abramson Releases Free Toolkit to Help Families Access Private School Financial Aid | National News
LANGHORNE, Pa. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Families across Pennsylvania now have a new resource to help them navigate the often confusing and stressful private school financial aid process. Ryan Abramson, founder of Bucks County-based Oakridge Leaders and an award-winning author and communications strategist, has released a free digital toolkit designed to guide parents through each step of applying for financial assistance at independent schools.
‘Pundalik & Lord Vitthala’ Shares a Timeless Story for Children, of Love and Respect for one’s parents and what this truly...
LEICESTER, U.K. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Mala Khiroya, a pharmacist turned author and storyteller, introduces young readers to the beauty of love, respect, and family values through her new children's book, "Pundalik & Lord Vitthala: The Man Whom God Visited Because He Served His Parents Selflessly with Love" (ISBN: 9781779628800; released July, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing) - this inspiring story is now available worldwide.
AI Meets Demolition: Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC Releases Instant Budget Calculator for Property Owners | National News
AMESBURY, Mass. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Apex Abatement and Demolition LLC today announced the release of an AI-powered Instant Demolition Budget Calculator. The free online tool provides fast, rough cost estimates for commercial and residential demolition projects, helping contractors, property owners, and developers plan more efficiently.
The Big Picture webcast’s August lineup features experts on mortgage broker advocacy, construction finance, mortgage advice innovation and housing public policy...
CLEVELAND, Ohio /California Newswire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its August guest lineup featuring four accomplished leaders who will explore diverse topics including mortgage broker advocacy, the future of mortgage advice and technology, construction finance and how emerging housing public policies are shaping the mortgage industry.
Shaun Simms of FirstClose named 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Shaun Simms, Director of the Project Management Office (PMO), has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
Informative Research’s Elizabeth Campos named 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider that offers data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending industry, announced today that Elizabeth Campos, Director of Compliance, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.
Dovenmuehle’s Amber Cowan honored as 2025 HousingWire Insider | National News
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that its Vice President of Default Operations, Amber Cowan, has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Insiders. Now in its seventh year, the award celebrates behind-the-scenes leaders whose operational excellence, innovation, and quiet influence are vital to their company's success.
Class Valuation’s Executive Vice President of Quality Control Cristy Conolly Named to HousingWire’s ‘Insiders’ List | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Cristy Conolly, its executive vice president of quality control, has received a HousingWire 2025 Insider Award. HousingWire's editorial team selected the 2025 honorees based on the significance of their contributions, their leadership in execution and their overall impact on their companies and the industry.
