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Talking Lexa Bear Turns Your Digital Assistant Into Your Forever Friend – New Kickstarter Launch

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 11, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wetwire Robotics today announced they are launching the first in a new line of smart toys geared towards digital assistants like Amazon's Alexa devices. The first model is called Lexa Bear and is a talking teddy bear that is designed to hold an Echo Dot or connect with any Bluetooth device like a mobile phone or tablet. Wetwire Robotics has designed the bear to synchronize its mouth movements in real time to the human voice. It is not limited to pre-recorded audio and can speak with about any audio it's connected to.

How Group Travel Insurance Can Help Plan and Protect Your Next Company Group Trip

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Whether it's a family reunion, a school team outing, a destination wedding or friends just traveling together for a special getaway, TravelInsurance.com recommends group travel insurance plans to protect their investments. Planning travel for groups of 10 or more on the same itinerary can involve a lot more logistics than the typical trip. The company's Group Travel Site offers an easy and affordable way for group leaders or travel agents to offer trip protection to all of the members of the group and manage them all on a single site.

Pendo, a National Appraisal Management Company (AMC), Strengthens Market Position

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo., Oct. 10, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pendo, a nationwide appraisal management company (AMC), announced that Paul Wholley has been hired as VP of Sales, responsible for leading the company's national sales team.
Mortgage Capital Trading

Mortgage Capital Trading Again Named a ‘Best Place to Work’ in San Diego – Sixth Consecutive Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that it earned a spot on the San Diego Business Journal's (SDBJ) Best Places to Work list for the sixth year in a row.
Killer Noodle L.A.

Killer Noodle Announces L.A. Grand Opening on Oct. 16 for Tantanmen Lovers

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Killer Noodle in WLA Sawtelle Japantown is pleased to announce a Grand Opening special event on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Sawtelle, Los Angeles, followed by the official Grand Opening of the restaurant on the 16th.
AV Industry Hall of Famer Bob Sharp

Utelogy Corp. Recruits AV Industry Hall of Famer Bob Sharp to Serve as its Global Business Development VP

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, Utelogy Corporation announces the hiring of Bob Sharp as Vice President, Global Business Development. Utelogy makes software for control, enterprise management, and analytics of audiovisual systems for business and education.
City of Lake Forest CA

Lake Forest CA to enter into agreement with 5 Bars Communities, to accelerate its small cell wireless coverage

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing, and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Lake Forest.

Rich Eagar of EPIC to Present on Retirement Advisory Practice at 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. and HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 9, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Retirement Consultant Rich Eagar will present at the 2017 PLANADVISER National Conference (PANC) on Thurs., Oct. 12 at the JW Marriot, Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla.

Top Education Platform for Stock Market and Forex Traders LiveTraders Announces Launch of its Scholarship Program

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Celebrating the breakthrough success of their education and training programs for Stocks, Options and Forex professional traders Live Traders have decided to give back to the financially less fortunate. The educational platform recently celebrated the launch of the Live Traders Scholarship Program where qualified students have a chance to go through the Live Trader training program for free or at dramatically deep discounts.

MORTGAGE NEWS: NAMB Appoints Valerie Saunders as Its New Executive Director

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, the organization that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced that it has appointed Valerie Saunders as the organization's new executive director.
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Smart Cities of Beaumont and Dinuba are accelerating small cell wireless coverage and protecting their assets with 5 Bars

IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced agreements to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of Beaumont and the City of Dinuba.
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RoweBots Research Unison RTOS Now Supports Modbus Communication Protocol for IoT and M2M

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, RoweBots, an embedded systems software company, announces new Modbus communication protocol interface capabilities with its Unison RTOS, a real-time operating system that offers a complete component set for the development of IoT and M2M Communication Embedded Applications.

Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing – new book by Rocky Davidson, CPA available from Qbix Accounting

MACON, Ga., Oct. 5, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Qbix Accounting Solutions announces a new eBook by Rocky Davidson, CPA. The 8-page eBook, "Optimal Nonprofit Financial Management through Outsourcing" is written for Nonprofit Executive Directors who are looking to improve their accounting function.
The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC)

Certified Credit Reporting Joins Mortgage Collaborative Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new preferred partner relationship with national credit information service provider, Certified Credit Reporting. As a result of this new partnership, lender members of The Mortgagee Collaborative will receive discounted pricing on Certified Credit's suite of credit and verification services.
5 Bars Communities

San Luis Obispo enters into Agreement with 5 Bars Communities to Accelerate Small Cell Wireless Coverage

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities LLC, a premier provider of wireless plans, asset marketing and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to market and manage wireless coverage solutions with the City of San Luis Obispo.

Never before seen biominerals discovered by the CEO of BioMineral Tea, Frankie Alfonso

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., Oct. 3, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The CEO of BioMineral Tea Organic Minerals Inc., Frankie Alfonso, discovered the visual evidence of biomineral structure and their various bio-photonic colors. A biomineral is an organic mineral from an herb which shares the same chemistry as the human body and is the key element which provides positive and negative electric charges to all cells and vital organs. Each different color biomineral represents a different frequency of energy which can also be measured in electron volts (eV).

NAMB Rebrands to Better Reflect the Professional Diversity of Its Member Base in Mortgage Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 2, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NAMB, an association that represents the interests of individual mortgage loan originators and small to mid-size mortgage businesses, today announced a rebranding that includes a new logo and marketing campaign. NAMB's new brand identity emphasizes the diversity of its member base, which includes individual loan originators and small and midsize mortgage origination businesses of all kinds-brokers, bankers and correspondent lenders.
Matic and LendingQB

Matic Insurance Services & LendingQB Partner to Solve Mortgage Delays Caused by Homeowner’s Insurance

SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Matic Insurance Services, a digital insurance agency that enables borrowers to purchase homeowner's insurance during the home-buying transaction, today announced a new partnership with LendingQB, a provider of "lean lending" loan origination technology. Matic announced the news as part of a live demonstration at San Francisco's Digital Mortgage Conference.

EPIC’s Retirement Consultants Named to 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers List

HOUSTON, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Director of Retirement Rob Massa and Ascende Wealth Advisers Inc., EPIC's Retirement Consulting Team, has been named to the 2017 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers. This list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving Defined Contribution (DC) retirement plans.

Capacity LLC appoints Darren Lavelle new VP of Client Services, serving Order Fulfillment Industry

NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J., Sept. 28, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Capacity LLC, trusted leaders in order fulfillment, e-commerce, and electronic data interchange (EDI), is proud to announce the appointment of Darren Lavelle to the position of Vice President of Client Services.

Over 400 Independent Restaurant Owners Share What They do in 2017 to Recruit their Best Employees

PHOENIX, Ariz., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner today released the results of their 2017 Independent Restaurant Recruiting Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 400 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their proven recruiting practices.
SOKAL MEDIA GROUP

Sokal Media Group Signs Koeppel Auto Group, of the NYC Metro area

RALEIGH, N.C. and NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is proud to be the new agency of record for Koeppel Auto Group, of the NYC Metro area. Koeppel includes Ford, Mazda, Nissan, and Subaru dealerships and have been serving Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and the Greater New York area since 1937.

The Event Planner Expo 2017 NYC Presents Opportunities for New York City Event Planners to Make Connections and Increase Business

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EMRG Media is excited to announce it's hosting the fifth year of the Event Planner Expo, a premier events and hospitality tradeshow. This year its speaker lineup is more impressive than ever and will take place on Oct. 4, 2017, at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

FormFree and LexisNexis Risk Solutions Expand Alliance Providing Liens and Judgments Data

ATHENS, Ga., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree(R) today announced the impending launch of AccountChek Plus(TM), a new tool for lenders that combines the features of AccountChek(R), the nation's most trusted asset verification app, with liens and civil judgments data from LexisNexis(R) Risk Solutions. By giving lenders a more complete picture of borrower ability-to-pay before loans go to underwriting, AccountChek Plus cuts costs, reduces risk and empowers better lending decisions.
The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC)

Built Technologies Named Preferred Partner of The Mortgage Collaborative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending.

EPIC’s Tom Mackey to Present on Cyber Security Threats at Next Generation Manufacturing Event

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Risk Management Consultant Tom Mackey will present at the Seventh Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga.

Tenorshare Software Releases iTransGo to transfer data from an old iPhone to new without iTunes or iCloud

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare launches iTransGo, a new product designed to transfer files directly between any iOS devices; clone everything from old iPhone to a new one with one simple click. The launch of iTransGo really can be good news for those who recently bought a new iPhone 8/8 Plus or iPhone X.
SOKAL MEDIA GROUP

In North Carolina, Sokal Media Group Signs Victory Chevrolet

MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group is the new advertising agency of record for Victory Chevrolet, a family owned Chevrolet dealership with new and used inventory. With a convenient location in Charlotte, N.C., this dealership desires to exceed customer expectations and deliver the best service possible, along with making the car shopping experience fun again.

Critical Defect Rates Continue Upward Trend according to ARMCO’s New Q1 2017 Trends Report

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 25, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced the release of the ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report for the first quarter of 2017.
Kevin Costner of Lender Price

Mortgage Tech Company, Lender Price Names new CEO and Opens New $10M Investment Round

PASADENA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Lender Price, the emerging leader in digital mortgage lending technology, announced today that it has named veteran mortgage industry executive Jerry Halbrook as its CEO and has opened a fresh round of equity funding to fuel its growth trajectory.
DocMagic's Mike Zarrilli

HousingWire Honors DocMagic’s Mike Zarrilli with 2017 Insiders Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that its head of operations, Mike Zarrilli, has been named to HousingWire's Insiders Award list for 2017.
The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC)

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Welcomes Addition of ACS Accounting to Preferred Partner Network

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, announced a new partnership with east-coast based CPA and advisory firm, ACS Accounting. The new relationship with ACS, adds another best-in-class tax and accounting firm to their preferred partner network.
Mortgage Collabortive

The Mortgage Collaborative Names Rich Swerbinsky as its COO

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced it has promoted Rich Swerbinsky to the role of Chief Operating Officer. Having served as its executive vice president of national sales and strategic alliances since 2015, Rich Swerbinsky will now serve TMC as its COO.

Credit Unions Across USA Successfully Leveraging the OpenClose LenderAssist™ LOS

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 21, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), a multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage software solutions provider, announced that multiple credit unions are now using OpenClose's LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform to automate the mortgage side of their businesses.

Residential Renovations in Ohio Named by REMODELING to 2017 Big50 Class of America’s Top Remodelers

TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Residential Renovations has been selected by REMODELING magazine to join the REMODELING Big50. Each year since 1986, the REMODELING Big50 inducts 50 remodeling companies that have set exceptionally high standards for professionalism and integrity through exemplary business practices, craftsmanship, and impact in their community or the industry at large. Big50 remodelers run successful, often growing, companies of various sizes that have taken the lead in raising industry standards.

EPIC Insurance adds Broker Anthony Gerrato to its New York City Team

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Anthony (Tony) Gerrato has joined the firm as a Principal in EPIC's New York City office.

Nonprofit Executive Series Fall-Winter 2017 Schedule Announced by Xanegy for Nonprofit Leaders

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 20, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Nonprofit Executive Series webcasts, hosted by Xanegy, will kick off on Tuesday, September 26, with "Trends in Human Capital Management." The Nonprofit Executive Series is a monthly webcast for nonprofit leaders.

Serving the Homeless in Las Vegas, Innovative Plumbing LLC Needs Your Support

LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Most people know when they are going to get their next meal or where they are going to lay their head to sleep. That is not the case for over 9,000 homeless men, women and children in the community, says Innovative Plumbing Pros LLC who is partnering with the Las Vegas Rescue Mission and sponsoring the 6th Annual Walk a Mile in My Shoes event.

In NYC, The Event Planner Expo 2017 Hosted by EMRG Media, Offers Exceptional Speakers including Martha Stewart

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 19, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It's setting up to be their best event yet. The Event Planner Expo, hosted by EMRG Media, has already developed a reputation for being a premier events and hospitality tradeshow, but this year, they're taking it to another level. On October 4, 2017, keynote speaker, Martha Stewart, will talk about her road to success. The Expo is scheduled to take place at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street from 2 to 8 p.m.

Sarasota Florida Injury Lawyer David Shapiro Named ‘Top 10 Plaintiff’s Attorney’ by Attorney & Practice

SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ATTORNEY AND PRACTICE Magazine has awarded David Shapiro Esq., with a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation. David Shapiro Esq., founding partner of the Sarasota based personal injury law firm Shapiro Goldman Babboni Fernandez & Walsh, has been awarded a Top 10 Plaintiff's Attorney Designation by the popular legal industry and legal news website Attorney and Practice Magazine.
SOKAL MEDIA GROUP

North Carolina Ad Agency, Sokal Media Group Signs Toyota of Dartmouth

RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal Media Group has signed as agency for record for Toyota of Dartmouth. Toyota of Dartmouth is a full-service automobile dealership that boasts of 25+ years of excellent service and sales. Located in North Dartmouth, Mass., they offer buying and leasing options, all available through their online inventory or browsing through their pristine showroom.

ARMCO Releases ACES Automated Document Manager™

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 18, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software, today announced the release of ACES Automated Document Manager. ADM can parse hundreds of PDF files, identify each document in the file, and categorize them by document type or name.

In Jamaica New York, Reception at Cocoon Homecare in support of Council Member Donovan Richards

JAMAICA, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This past Wednesday evening, a crowd gathered at a reception at Cocoon Homecare in Jamaica to show their support for Council Member Donovan Richards. Also notably present was Community Board 12 Chairwoman Adrienne Adams who just clinched the democratic primary for the District 28 City Council seat and is well positioned to win the seat in the general election in November.

5 Bars XG Communities and City of St. Louis announce agreement to accelerate small cell wireless infrastructure

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Sept. 15, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 5 Bars Communities, a dba of XG Communities, a premier provider of wireless master plans, asset management, marketing agreements and engineering services for cities and municipalities across the United States, announced an agreement to develop a wireless master plan and manage small cell wireless infrastructure for the City of St. Louis, Mo.

In New Jersey, Robin Sharma’s ‘Lead Without A Title’ Executive Program Scheduled for October 2, 2017

JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lead Without A Title(TM) (LWT) offers more than just a training program or leadership class, it offers a method to achieve breakthroughs. LWT America is pleased to announce a four-day event, which will take place on October 2-5, 2017, in Jersey City at WorkSocial's premier training room. LWT is inviting business executives and members of senior leadership teams to a fun and interactive four-day workshop. It will be led by LWT Master Facilitator Danette Fenton-Menzies and Facilitator Shantanu Mohan.
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2017

TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco 2017 – Media Advisory: CEO of Sparkle Coin, Inc. Shows New eCommerce-optimized Crypto-currency

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Sparkle Coin, Inc., founders of Sparkle Coin, a new cryptocurrency that allows users to make purchases from popular online retailers - like Amazon and Walmart - and features a currency exchange for liquidity, will be hosting a "lunch and launch" event during TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017.
ReverseVision RVX LOS

ReverseVision to Host 2018 UserCon, February 6–8 in San Diego for Mortgage Pros

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of technology and training for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) industry, will host its third annual user conference February 6-8, 2018, at the Kona Kai Resort and Spa on San Diego's Shelter Island.

In Atlanta, CEO Paula Dezzutti of Local Choice Spirits, Nominated Business of the Year; 2017 RICE Awards

ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 14, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paula Dezzutti will be attending the RICE Awards in Atlanta Georgia on September 23, 2017 at City Hall in Atlanta Georgia. Dezzutti has been nominated Business of the year. The business men and woman that have been nominated by the people, are a remarkable slate of nominees that are exemplary in their continued dedication and commitment not only for innovative and successful businesses but recognized locally for the good they do in the community.
EPIC's Chambers and Dennis

Duane Dennis and Jamie Chambers of EPIC to Present Employee HR Tech Strategies at Cement Employers Assoc. Annual Meeting

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Principal and Senior Consultant Duane Dennis and Director of HR Technology Solutions Jamie Chambers will present at the Cement Employers Association Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 8:15 a.m. at South Point Hotel Casino Spa in Las Vegas.

eXpd8 Launches THREAD, new Legal Case Management Software, on Sept. 18 in Microsoft’s Charlotte NC Campus

DUBLIN, Ireland and CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brett Wolfe, Microsoft to unveil eXpd8's latest legal case management software. eXpd8, the Irish market leader in case management software, today announced its official launch of Thread in North America. Thread is a brand-new cloud-based legal case management software, built in collaboration with Microsoft which enables legal practices to free up valuable time, be more productive, increase profitability and truly digitally transform their firms.

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