Tag: Business
Kim Briesemeister of Florida’s RMA on How City Leaders Must Plan for Smart Growth Trends
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kim Briesemeister, co-founder of RMA, recently spoke at the Smart Growth Partnership event in Fort Lauderdale addressing the best ways for city leaders to stay ahead of the trends that are affecting the global economy. The redevelopment expert and author of "Reinventing Your City" stressed the importance of concentrating on the changing retail environment and the growth of smart cities.
National Mortgage Professional (NMP) Names OpenClose a 2018 Top Mortgage Employer for the Second Year in a Row
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that was it was again honored as a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional magazine (NMP) for 2018. OpenClose was one of only ten companies to be included in the Services Providers category.
Florida Branding Strategist Loren Weisman Joins the Third Eye Management and Associates Team
NAPLES, Fla., March 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Third Eye Management and Associates, Inc. is pleased to announce that Loren Weisman has joined the Third Eye Team. A branding strategist and keynote speaker, Weisman brings a wealth of information regarding brand development, brand strategy, brand evaluation and brand activation.
Simplifile Approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State as E-Notary Vendor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., March 6, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that it has been approved by the Arkansas Secretary of State as an electronic notary (e-notary) service provider. As a result, Simplifile users in the 23 Arkansas recording jurisdictions in Simplifile's e-recording network will now have the ability to electronically notarize documents, thus streamlining their processes and allowing them to keep as much of the real estate transaction electronic as possible.
Inlanta Mortgage Integrates LBA Ware’s CompenSafe with LendingQB
MACON, Ga., March 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced that Wisconsin-based Inlanta Mortgage has completed integration between LBA Ware's CompenSafe(TM) automated compensation calculation platform and LendingQB's cloud-based loan origination solution (LOS). Through the integration, Inlanta is able to leverage real-time loan production data to automatically calculate compensation for each of its 100+ loan originators (LOs).
Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation Celebrates Launch of UK Affiliate, SUDC UK
CEDAR GROVE, N.J., March 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC) Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of its affiliate in the United Kingdom, SUDC UK. The SUDC Foundation, which is based in the United States, serves over 800 families in 18 countries who have experienced the unique challenges and unanswered questions that follow a sudden, unexpected and unexplained loss of a child.
Virginia Cybersecurity Startup CounterFlow AI Inc. closes $2.7M Seed Round
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Feb. 27, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cybersecurity startup CounterFlow AI announced last week that it has raised $2.7 million in seed funding from Osage University Partners, the Charlottesville Angel Network, and a number of individual investors who also supported the founders' previous venture, nPulse Technologies (acquired by FireEye in 2014).
Startup Empowers Girls to Learn, Grow, Dream and Build Startups – Girls Inspired Globally
CAMBRIDGE, U.K., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Girls Inspired Globally is a new startup that seeks to allow young women to improve themselves and the world through imaginative use of readily available technologies like smart phone apps, online video, and social media.
NEXT Mortgage Conference Announces Jan. 2018 ‘NEXT Who’s Who’ Winners
EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of NEXT, the mortgage technology conference for women, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2018 NEXT Who's Who list. The NEXT Who's Who recognizes NEXT conference attendees who are demonstrating leadership in the mortgage industry.
New Help with Tax Notices Book ‘Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!’
STUART, Fla., Feb. 20, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SFS Tax Problem Solutions Press announces the release of "Now What? I Got a Tax Notice from the IRS. Help!" (ISBN: 978-0692997154) by Jeffrey Schneider. "Now What?" is available nationwide today in paperback. It will be published in an eBook edition in March and an audio book edition in June 2018.
SunBug Solar in Massachusetts Becomes a Certified B Corporation
ARLINGTON, Mass., Feb. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SunBug Solar, a local solar installer in Arlington, Mass. is proud to announce it is now a Certified B Corporation. In so doing, SunBug joins the global movement of people using business as a force for good. B Corps are important because they inspire all businesses to compete not only to be the best in the world, but to be the best for the world.
OpenClose Bolsters Software Integration and Support Teams from Fintech Industry
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Feb. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose(R), an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and mortgage fintech provider, announced that it has added staff to its integration and customer support departments. The new hires will help enhance OpenClose's existing software products, facilitate digital mortgage processes, produce fintech-level innovation and provide excellence in customer support. The company also recently added three senior software engineers to its development team.
Florida-based ARMCO Named a ‘Top 100 Mortgage Employer’ for Second Consecutive Year
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of financial quality control and compliance software ACES Audit Technology(TM), announced that was named among National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine's annual Top 100 Mortgage Employers list for 2018. This is the second consecutive year the company has been recognized with this distinction.
For 2018, Medical Care Alert Again Named to University of Florida Gator100 List of Fastest Growing Companies
NORTHVILLE, Mich., Feb. 14, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Medical Care Alert, a leading provider of medical alert systems to senior citizens nationwide, has been named to the University of Florida's Gator100 list of fastest growing alumni companies for the second year in a row.
Union Institute Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program awarded CACREP accreditation
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Union Institute & University's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program is awarded accreditation by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). Union is a national university with academic centers located in: Ohio, Florida, and California.
NEXT Mortgage Conference 2018: Pavaso Leads Charity Effort Benefiting Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas
EDMOND, Okla., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NEXT Mortgage Events LLC, a creator of events for women mortgage executives, has announced that Pavaso, a mortgage industry leader in eClosing and consumer management technology solutions, led a charity effort that raised over $2,200 for Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, at NEXT, the mortgage industry's only technology-centric conference for women executives.
LBA Ware CEO Lori Brewer Named to 2018 MPA Hot 100 List for Technology Contributions to Mortgage Industry
MACON, Ga., Feb. 12, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced today that its CEO Lori Brewer has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's "2018 Hot 100" list. Brewer was recognized for her entrepreneurship and innovation in pioneering the development of a first-of-its-kind software solution to automatically calculate loan officer (LO) compensation.
Global DMS Launches EVO-Commercial, a Next-Generation Valuation Management Software Platform
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it launched EVO-Commercial(TM) (EVO-C) at the MBA's CREF/Multifamily Housing Convention & Expo being held in San Diego from February 11 - 14. The new platform is 100 percent configurable, fully customizable, quick and easy to implement, eliminates numerous steps in the workflow process, lowers system maintenance costs and empowers end-users as well as management teams, among many other efficiency gains.
Simplifile VPs Nancy Alley, Vicki DiPasquale Recognized in MPA’s 2018 Hot 100
PROVO, Utah, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, announced that Simplifile Vice President of Strategic Planning Nancy Alley and Vice President of Sales Vicki DiPasquale were named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2018 Hot 100. The honor, now in its sixth year, recognizes "100 movers and shakers who are heating things up in the mortgage world."
The Cooksey Team Founder Michael Cooksey Recognized by Mortgage Professional America in 2018 Hot 100
ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today its founder Michael Cooksey has been honored by housing industry trade magazine Mortgage Professional America (MPA) on its 2018 Hot 100 list.
TRK Connection CTO Randy Abbey Named to MPA’s 2018 Hot 100
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Chief Technology Officer Randy Abbey has been named to Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine's 2018 Hot 100. He was recognized for contributing unique technology-based innovations in mortgage quality control (QC) and risk management.
C2SMART Signs Agreement with NEXT Future Transportation for Cyberphysical Test Bed
BROOKLYN, N.Y., Feb. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- C2SMART, a Tier 1 USDOT University Transportation Center based at New York University Tandon School of Engineering, and NEXT Future Transportation have agreed to collaborate on the creation of a cyberphysical test bed to test NEXT's designs for modular self-driving vehicles. C2SMART will build and use scale models of NEXT's vehicles along with simulations to test routing algorithms and operational policies for shared autonomous vehicles, helping the company to propose and start field pilots in cities.
Non-Profit Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Wins 2018 Academy of United States Veterans ‘VETTY’ Award
WILLISTON, Fla., Feb. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, Inc. is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit, located in Williston, Fla. On January 20, 2018 its Founder and CEO, Carol Borden and National Canine Program Director, Nate Burney were at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. to accept the 2018 VETTY Award for outstanding efforts in Veterans Mental Health.
Wondershare Recoverit Gets Your Data Back On Track
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 2, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industry leader Wondershare Technology specializes in providing software to streamline and bring simplicity to today's busy world. Today it announced the launch of its revolutionary new data recovery software, Recoverit.
In Florida, RMA Terminates Contract as Pompano Beach CRA Managers
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) today announced that they have terminated their contract as Managers to the Pompano Beach CRA, a position the firm has held since 2009. Despite the redevelopment agency's newsworthy success in transforming the city, the firm's principals, Kim Briesemeister and Chris Brown, felt that terminating their contract was their only option due to the hostile environment that has been pervading the CRA meetings over the past few months. The termination letter submitted on February 1, 2018 will result in a 90-day transition period.
Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, saves New Richmond Schools nearly $705,000 in energy costs over a three-year period
TIPP CITY, Ohio, Feb. 1, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Three years after engaging Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve energy efficiency in its buildings, New Richmond Exempted Village Schools has shaved nearly $705,000 from its utility bills.
Carpe Diem Tech Issued Critical NIL Patent for Microfluidic and Integrated Printed Electronic Devices
FRANKLIN, Mass., Jan. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Carpe Diem Technologies has been issued Patent US9804488 for the production of products incorporating NIL features. The system is entitled "System and method for fabricating miniature structures on a flexible substrate." The patent's key claims facilitate roll-to-roll or flexible panel manufacturing of very precise complex devices - inexpensively.
Restaurant Owners Survey Shows Optimism: Over 880 U.S. Independent Restaurant Owners Voice Their Thoughts on 2018
PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 31, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RestaurantOwner.com has released the report of their 2018 Independent Restaurant Outlook Survey. The report summarizes input gathered from over 880 independent restaurant owners and operators regarding their 2017 financial performance as well as their 2018 expectations.
Kelly Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Receives DealerRater 2018 Consumer Satisfaction Award
EMMAUS, Pa., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM has been awarded a 2018 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. DealerRater, the world's leading car dealer review website, created the Consumer Satisfaction Award program to let online car shoppers instantly spot dealers that provide high-quality customer service.
Kelly Buick GMC in Emmaus PA Receives DealerRater 2018 Consumer Satisfaction Award
EMMAUS, Pa., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Buick GMC has been awarded a 2018 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. In Emmaus and Easton, Pa., Kelly Auto Group does not only showcase sought-after vehicle options, but unmatched service and parts as well.
Critical Loan Defect Rates Increase for Third Consecutive Quarter, says ARMCO
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2018 (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 second quarter of 2017.
Neurotech Reports Announces 2018 Investment and Management Conference for Bioelectronic Medicine in NYC
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of Neurotech Business Report newsletter, today announced the launch of the Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, the first investment and management conference for the bioelectronic medicine industry. The inaugural event will take place on March 22, 2018 at the Millennium Broadway Times Square in New York, N.Y.
Kelly Nissan of Route 33 in PA Receives DealerRater 2018 Consumer Satisfaction Award as Highest Rated in Country
EASTON, Pa., Jan. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Nissan of Route 33 has been awarded a 2018 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. DealerRater, the world's leading car dealer review website, created the Consumer Satisfaction Award program to let online car shoppers instantly spot dealers that provide high-quality customer service.
Kelly Auto Group Receives Dealer Rater’s 2018 Consumer Satisfaction Award
EMMAUS, Pa., Jan. 29, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly Auto Group has been awarded a 2018 DealerRater Consumer Satisfaction Award, an annual recognition given to auto dealerships that deliver outstanding customer service as rated by online consumer reviews. DealerRater, the world's leading car dealer review website, created the Consumer Satisfaction Award program to let online car shoppers instantly spot dealers that provide high-quality customer service.
Wine Lovers! MIAVINO Sensual LLC Introduces Wine Flavored Edible Massage Oils in Time for Valentine’s Day
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Just how far can the nation's growing taste for wine go? The owners of MIAVINO Sensual, Frank and Miranda Brown, decided it also had to go into their premium edible massage oils. Houston, Texas-based, MIAVINO Sensual has introduced an exclusive line of ultra-lightweight, premium, edible massage oils in four palate-pleasing, full-bodied wine flavors designed to take your entire sensual massage experience to a whole sexy new level.
LBA Ware’s CompenSafe Hits $1 Billion in Lifetime LO Compensation Calculations
MACON, Ga., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware(TM), a leading provider of automated compensation software and systems integration solutions for mortgage lending and retail banking, announced their sales incentive platform CompenSafe calculated $1 billion in lifetime origination commissions and operational bonuses in 2017. LBA Ware also experienced notable year-over-year growth, marked by a 152 percent increase in total compensation processed and a 130 percent increase in the number of lenders using LOS Talker, the company's systems integration solution.
The IRS Lien and Levy Holiday is over – If you owe back taxes, notices are coming again and soon
STUART, Fla., Jan. 26, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After a temporary break during the hurricanes and the holidays, the Liens, Levies and Garnishments that were held back by the IRS are starting again and will be en route to your mailbox to those that owe back taxes, says Jeffrey Schneider EA, CTRS, NTPI Fellow, and principal at SFS Tax Problem Solutions.
Paragon Insurance Holdings Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President, Reinsurance Operations
AVON, Conn., Jan. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC ("Paragon"), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon's CEO.
Edupoint Growth in Virginia Schools Continues with Prince William County Schools’ Selection of Synergy Platform
MANASSAS, Va., Jan. 23, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint(R) Educational Systems is pleased to announce the selection of its industry-leading Synergy(R) Education Platform by Prince William County Schools (PWCS). Synergy Education Platform will provide PWCS with a secure, flexible, and collaborative solution for comprehensive student information and learning management in a private, cloud-hosted environment. The district is the second largest school division in Virginia and the 35th largest in the country, serving nearly 90,000 students across approximately 100 schools.
JenCap Holdings LLC to Acquire Genesee General, a Specialty Insurance Business founded in 1982
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Jan. 16, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Genesee General, a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The transaction is expected to close in January 2018. Financial terms were not disclosed.
David Lykken, founder of Transformational Mortgage Solutions, Names Beth Ozenghar President and COO
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 15, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) today announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of senior executive advisor with TMS since 2016. TMS Founder David Lykken will retain the title of founder and chief transformation officer, focusing on spearheading the firm's management consulting engagements.
India’s Call2Customer Announces the Launch of Revamped Responsive Call2Customers Website
NEW DELHI, India, Jan. 11, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- One of India's most promising outsource call centers, Call2Customers (C2C), launches new website to expand its customer base and engagement. 'Changes are the law of nature and results in improvement and betterment of any entity. So we are happy to welcome you to the new look of the website showing Call2Customers' prospective and perspective to work as a call center partner with global companies,' says Raj Kanojia of C2C.
Keynote Speaker and Branding Strategist Loren Weisman announces early 2018 events and appearances
VERO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Branding Strategist and Keynote Speaker Loren Weisman announces that he will be appearing in early 2018 on The Roberts and Lowe CEO Entrepreneur Cruise, Bob Harrison's Hawaii Increase Event, Natasha Senkovich's Intuition to Raise your income Global Summit and The Business Excellence Summit hosted by Kay Sanders. Weisman will also be appearing at a series of private engagements ranging from Atlanta to Miami in the first quarter of 2018.
Florida Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo is a free event at the Port St Lucie Civic Center
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla., Jan. 9, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Treasure Coast Opportunity Network today announced that the 2018 Treasure Coast Real Estate and Home Expo will be open Saturday Jan. 20, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free to attend for all businesses, and all ages, at The Port St. Lucie Civic Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Rittenhouse Capital Advisors’ CEO George Johnson Discusses Current State of the Commercial and Multifamily Finance Market
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Jan. 8, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Rittenhouse Capital Advisors (RCA) is a commercial real estate finance advisor with over 60 years of combined banking experience. Currently in its fourth year of operation, Rittenhouse Capital has increased its loan production volume by a minimum of 30 percent year-over-year by delivering creative commercial financing solutions for their real estate investor clients.
TRK Connection’s VP Colton Hansen Named to 2017 NMP ’40 Under 40′ Mortgage Professional List
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 5, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TRK Connection (TRK), a leading provider of mortgage quality control and origination management solutions, announced today that Vice President of Business Development Colton Hansen has been named one of "The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" for 2017 by industry trade magazine National Mortgage Professional.
Global DMS’ Fintech Now Integrated with Black Knight LoanSphere Exchange Technology
LANSDALE, Pa., Jan. 4, 2018 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it has integrated with Black Knight's LoanSphere Exchange platform, an online, collaborative technology that connects more than 25,000 mortgage industry service and solution providers.
SecuGen Corp. to Highlight the SafeDefend Personnel Protection System at CES 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- SecuGen Corporation and SafeDefend LLC have teamed up to create the SafeDefend Personnel Protection System and will be demonstrating the product at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.
Deacon Jones Chrysler operations resume after driver crashes into building at Smithfield NC dealership
SMITHFIELD, N.C., Dec. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Police in Smithfield are still working with the Johnson County District Attorney's Office to determine what led a man to drive his truck through the side of the building at Deacon Jones Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram on Tuesday, December 26. The incident occurred at 1109 N Brightleaf Blvd. in Smithfield.
Michael Cooksey of Mid America Mortgage Named One of NMP Magazine’s 2017 ’40 Under 40′
DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 27, 2017 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Cooksey Team, a top producing retail branch of Mid America Mortgage, Inc., announced today that its founder Michael Cooksey has been named one of "The 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40" for 2017 by industry trade magazine National Mortgage Professional.
