Tag: Michigan Business
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.
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.
Class Valuation’s Elite Appraiser Panel opens new business opportunities for the nation’s top appraisers | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that its Elite Appraiser Panel, a groundbreaking program, has doubled in size during the past 12 months and is setting new standards for professional excellence. Class Valuation's exclusive, invitation-only Elite Panel now comprises hundreds of high-performing appraisers nationwide.
Class Valuation’s Melinda Lesinski named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Melinda (Mindy) Lesinski has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Women of Influence list. HousingWire's Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses and the industry at large, with a specific focus on contributions during the most recent 12 months.
Class Valuation launches next-generation appraisal review solution designed to enhance compliance and reduce repurchase risk | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the launch of Class Valuation Analysis (CVA), a next-generation appraisal review solution engineered to bring greater transparency, compliance and confidence to residential property valuations.
Class Valuation expands sales leadership with industry veterans Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today the expansion of its national sales team with the appointments of Jim Bannister and Scott Shaw as senior sales executives. Together, they bring over 45 years of combined experience in mortgage lending, financial services and technology to the company's expanding leadership.
Class Valuation appoints Chris Flynn as chief data officer to accelerate innovation and data strategy | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Chris Flynn has joined its leadership team as chief data officer effective April 1. In his new role, Flynn will lead Class Valuation's enterprise data strategy, overseeing the development of scalable analytics, AI capabilities and automation to improve valuation accuracy, speed and transparency.
Class Valuation expands private lending capabilities with acquisition of Appraisal Nation | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading national real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced the strategic acquisition of Appraisal Nation, a Cary, North Carolina-based AMC specializing in comprehensive valuation solutions for the private lending market.
Vice Capital Markets Integrates with Fannie Mae’s New Loan Pricing API to Streamline Mortgage Loan Pricing and Commitment | National News
NOVI, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is the first to integrate Fannie Mae's new Loan Pricing application programming interface (API) into its trading portal. The API consolidates multiple APIs into one, simplifying the loan pricing process and enhancing pricing and commitments.
R&B/Jazz Artist Reggie Braxton Mixes his Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style with Erykah Badu’s ‘Next Lifetime’ Cover | National News
DETROIT, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his Brax-Tone Records debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience," a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles.
Vice Capital Markets signs 50th Investor Partner to ViceEx mortgage whole loan trading platform | National News
NOVI, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today the addition of its 50th investor to its all-inclusive whole loan trading platform Vice Execution Portal™ (ViceEx™). This addition enhances the platform's ability to deliver unmatched market access and execution flexibility for clients selling mandatory, including all agency executions.
Vice Capital Markets Launches Integration with Fannie Mae Mission Score API | National News
NOVI, Mich., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has integrated the Fannie Mae® Mission Score application programming interface (API) into its trading portal, allowing current clients to take advantage of pricing and best execution decisions to improve gain-on-sale.
Mopec Group Unveils Next-Generation Maestro Grossing Station: The Mopec Maestro Encore | National News
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec Group, a leading pathology technology company and manufacturer anatomic pathology equipment & supplies, is proud to announce the launch of the Mopec Maestro Encore, the latest advancement in grossing station technology. This release marks a significant milestone in Mopec Group's strategic effort to emphasize innovation and integration of cutting-edge digital solutions as the standard for improving pathology workflow.
The Pistons Foundation Awards The Literacy Project Grant to Promote Literacy in Detroit | National News
DETROIT, Mich., June 5, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Literacy Project is excited to announce the "Passport to Literacy" event, taking place at O'Hair Park in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 1pm-4pm. This event is made possible through the generous support of the 2023 Pistons Neighbors Park Activation Grant, aimed at promoting literacy and providing children with access to valuable resources through city parks.
beycome.com expands Its R/EVOLUTIONARY Real Estate Services to Michigan, Empowering Homeowners and Buyers | National News
DETROIT, Mich., April 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a groundbreaking move that's set to change the Michigan real estate landscape forever, beycome (beycome.com), the innovative platform that's already redefined real estate in 9 states, announces its arrival in Michigan. This expansion is more than just a new market; it's a new dawn for Michigan homeowners and buyers, offering them unparalleled control and savings in their real estate transactions.
Mopec Partners with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners to Provide Free PPE to Multiple Counties Across Michigan | National News
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology equipment and products, has partnered with the Michigan Association of Medical Examiners (MAME) to distribute vital personal protection equipment to multiple counties across Michigan, offering a lifeline to medical examiners at the frontline of public health.
Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with Nano Surgical to Offer Customers the Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles | National News
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology products, announced their new distributor partnership with Nano Surgical to become the exclusive master distributor of Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles in the pathology and laboratory markets.
Move For Hunger sets the new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion | National...
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 23, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- It was just confirmed, Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, successfully broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger. The previous record, set in 2021, stood at an impressive 6,391 cereal boxes.
Move For Hunger Teams Up with Kroger, the Detroit Pistons, WK Kellogg Co, and more to Topple 15,000 Cereal Boxes like...
DETROIT, Mich., Oct. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a national non-profit organization that fights hunger and food waste, will attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the Most Cereal Boxes Toppled in a Domino Fashion with Topple Hunger on October 12 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The Topple Hunger event aims to shatter the current record of 6,391 cereal boxes by more than double - toppling 15,000 boxes at the Henry Ford Detroit Pistons Performance Center.
New Smart Watch For Seniors with Fall Detection from Medical Care Alert
NORTHVILLE, Mich., July 13, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Seniors have a new way to stay safe with the new SmartWatch PRO from Medical Care Alert. This smart watch is designed for seniors to get emergency help when needed, and stay connected with family and friends. Unlike standard smart watches, the SmartWatch PRO is designed with seniors in mind and offers automatic fall detection as an optional feature. [VIDEO]
Vice Capital Markets Releases Integration with Freddie Mac Income Limits API
NOVI, Mich., May 16, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it is one of the first Freddie Mac-integrated Secondary Market Advisors (SMAs) to release an integration with Freddie Mac's Income Limits application programming interface (API).
Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with StatLab to Bring You the Best Cassette Printer in North America
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., March 22, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology grossing stations, announced their new distributor partnership with StatLab to allow their customers the opportunity to purchase StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printers directly from Mopec.
Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association Announces Speaker Lineup for 2023 Sales Rally
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 20, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, has announced the speaker lineup for its 2023 Sales Rally, taking place March 14 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan.
Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association kicks off 2023 with new logo, branding
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich., Jan. 12, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, unveiled an updated logo and brand identity for 2023. The brand refresh aligns with the organization's new purpose and direction as the connection point, legislative voice and educational resource for Michigan's real estate finance economy.
Opticom Technologies celebrates 50 years of industrial video monitoring solutions
BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 5, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Opticom Technologies, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, is celebrating 50 years in business. The company, founded in 1973, has evolved to continue offering innovative products as video monitoring technology has advanced.
Michigan business owner creates Genesee County COVID-19 Portal – App to save lives
NEW YORK, N.Y. and FLINT, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jonathan McKay, operating as the Project Manager for the Genesee County COVID-19 Portal (GCCP) presented by Flint Innovative Solutions 501(c)(3) designed by Keeping Tabs, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint 501(c)(3), and Michigan United 501(c)(3). The GCCP is a curated mobile application used to offer credible information resources to the members of Flint, Michigan, and the surrounding Genesee County areas.
Vice Capital Markets Releases API for Freddie Mac Cash Purchase Statement
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 18, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it is one of the first Freddie Mac-integrated Secondary Market Advisors (SMAs) to release an integration for Freddie Mac's Cash Settlement Purchase Statement application programming interface (API).
Midland Public Schools (Michigan) Selects Synergy Education Platform
MIDLAND, Mich., June 2, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Edupoint Educational Systems announced today that Midland Public Schools (MPS) has selected the company's industry-leading Synergy® Student Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs. The district's Synergy solution will include Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Special Education (SE).
Pristine Rejuvenation Expands to Accommodate Growth
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., May 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A bigger office suite means better patient care for Pristine Rejuvenation, a med spa that focuses on aesthetic injectables and skin rejuvenation treatments. Eman Dahmani, company Principal, announced that the new facilities were opened to handle the spa's steady growth.
Mortgage Hedge Advisory Firm Vice Capital Markets promotes Shawn Ansley to CIO
NOVI, Mich., April 21, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it has promoted Shawn Ansley to chief information officer (CIO). As CIO, Ansley will be tasked with the continued development of information technologies and deepening integrations with the agencies and major loan origination systems.
The Eulogy Writers Reach Out to Ukrainians in Distress
DETROIT, Mich., March 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Eulogy Writers, America's leading eulogy writing service, established in 2014, today announced that a portion of every fee collected will be donated to the Save the Children® charity, designated for the assistance of Ukrainian refugees.
Registration Now Open for NEA Dell National Entrepreneur Pitch Contest: Over $10,000 in Cash and Prizes
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 24, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Entrepreneurs Association (NEA) will host a National Virtual Pitch Contest on Wed. April 20, 2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ET on Zoom. Contestants will have an opportunity to win over $10,000 in cash and prizes. The event was created to give entrepreneurs and small business owners an opportunity to receive national exposure, professional coaching, funding and other resources.
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.
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.
Mopec Introduces Guardian Quick-Deploy Coolers under Guardian Systems Line
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Sept. 29, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, is proud to announce the latest innovation and addition to its Guardian Systems product line. The Mopec Guardian Quick-Deploy Cooler is adaptable, portable, and is a rapidly deployable system for the long term storage of human remains.
The Keeping Tabs Awareness Campaign: Rotting Rationality
FLINT, Mich., Sept. 24, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Jonathan McKay, better known by his social influencer tag RoarJMcKay is a psychedelic multimedia content creator hailing from Flint, MI. Harnessing the influence of psychedelia, McKay has begun to apply concepts of geometric structure and interconnectedness visually in abstract ways. After surviving the disastrous "Flint Water Crisis" and fighting a brave battle with Cancer in his saliva glands, Jonathon had a new vision for life. That new vision was "Keeping Tabs."
Vice Capital Markets Commemorates 20 Years of Serving the Mortgage Industry’s Hedge Advisory and Secondary Execution Needs
NOVI, Mich., Aug. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced the firm is celebrating its 20th corporate anniversary. Since opening its doors in August 2001, Vice Capital Markets has helped countless clients properly and effectively manage interest rate risk and maximize profitability.
Nation’s Only Black Cybersecurity Reskilling School Receives $10M Funding Boost to Connect Students with High-Paying Careers in Tech
DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 10, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Detroit-based Automation Workz Institute, Inc., the nation's only Black tech diversity consulting and upskilling institution, today announced the close of $10 million growth financing to drive the expansion of their cybersecurity, network engineer and development certification courses to people of color across America.
African-American Woman College Student Retention Expert, Dr. Ezella McPherson Teaches Educational Institutions How to Retain and Graduate At-Risk Students
DETROIT, Mich., Aug. 9, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to U.S. News & World Report, 1 in 3 first-year college students will not return for their sophomore year. Dr. Ezella McPherson has retained 82% to 100% of at-risk first-year college students during her tenure. She shares more about her success with at-risk college students in her new book, "Real Outreach: A Practical Guide to Retaining and Graduating College Students" (ISBN: 978-1737273103).
West Bloomfield Med Spa Establishes New Location
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pristine Rejuvenation, located in West Bloomfield, recently converted from a mobile medical aesthetics practice created in early 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to a more permanent location to serve its clients in a greater capacity.
UBX Cloud awarded 10 Most Promising Cloud Solution Providers 2021
DETROIT, Mich., May 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- UBX Cloud, a U.S. based cloud provider headquartered in Madison Heights, Mich., has been awarded "10 Most Promising Cloud Solution Providers 2021" by CIOReviewIndia. UBX leverages proven, off-the-shelf technologies in its private cloud operations arena, globally.
UBX Cloud becomes first U.S. based CSP to offer CMMC cloud enclaves
DETROIT, Mich., March 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- UBX Cloud is the first U.S. based cloud services provider to offer Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) cloud enclaves. The CMMC represents the Department of Defense's continued effort to protect Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in the defense supply chain.
The Push2BeGreat Clothing Brand Incorporating Artificial Intelligence to Innovate Learning Methods in Literacy
DETROIT, Mich., Feb. 23, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Shwinn Innovations, LLC, the Push2BeGreat Brand and the non-profit 501(c)(3), the Innovative Learning Curriculum, are announcing the development of a revolutionary new educational framework that focuses on providing an equal opportunity to economically, disadvantaged youth in diverse, urban areas.
Registration is Now Open for the 2021 National Virtual Pitch Competition for Entrepreneurs with over $5,000 in Cash and Prizes
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Feb. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The National Entrepreneurs Association and Dell Technologies will host the 2021 National Virtual Pitch Contest for Entrepreneurs Wednesday March 24, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Zoom. Contestants will have an opportunity to win over $5,000 in cash and prizes.
Mopec Introduces Disinfection and Air Purification Systems for Lab Safety
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced two new products under their Guardian Systems line that are specifically designed to help improve disinfection processes and improve laboratory safety.
Tubbergen reports Recently Passed COVID Relief Bill May Threaten Your Retirement
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 7, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Does the Recently Passed COVID Relief Bill Threaten Your Retirement? According to Dennis Tubbergen, a partner with Retirement Lifestyle Advocates, that question is not as crazy as you may be thinking it is.
Mopec Announces New Morgue Overflow Cold Storage Container Systems
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, the nationwide leader in pathology, anatomy, mortuary and necropsy equipment and supplies, announced a new all-inclusive cold storage container system available on a monthly rental basis to provide morgues, funeral homes, and healthcare organizations with increased decedent refrigeration capacity.
Microcide Announces Launch of Speed-breaker for Fast Moving COVID-19 Infections for Health Care Facilities
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 4, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Microcide® Inc. a leading Michigan based biotechnology company, today announced the test results of its COVID-19 faster virus killing range of products, PRO-SAN® Cleaner sanitizer, SILKY-SOFT® hand sanitizer, and DENTORAL® mouthwash.
Detroit Moms Partner to Start Virtual Circle Time for Preschoolers Who Need Socialization
DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 17, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- No Fear Café, a co-learning center located in the heart of Detroit, announced the launching of its new online community, "Ready to Learn Circles." Moms and business owners, Alicia McKay and Shanna Sansom, have partnered to launch "Ready to Learn Circles" which is a new virtual program that pairs qualified instructors with early learners ages 2-6, for live, remote, daily Circle Time sessions.
Entrepreneur Moves Once Seasonal Lake Orion Sanitation Company to Year-Long Business Model
LAKE ORION, Mich., Dec. 9, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When Darin Gross purchased Turner Sanitation in early 2020, he never imagined that re-shaping the business would take him through a pandemic and increased need for his services. But as the company has steered toward additional services and greater community needs, the once seasonal business has been transformed into a full-year operation.
