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EV Range and Liberty Partner to Bring Fast Electric Vehicle Charging to Northstar California Ski Resort
TRUCKEE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Today, EV Range and Liberty, a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (NYSE: AQN), announce a unique three-way collaboration that brought four high-powered electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers to Northstar California ski resort, which is owned and operated by Vail Resorts. These are the first fast chargers in the Tahoe area located at a ski resort property.
FormFree releases Residual Income Knowledge Index, an intelligent new system for assessing borrowers’ Ability to Pay, to lenders nationwide
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 6, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® today announced the general availability of its Residual Income Knowledge Index™, or RIKI™. RIKI is an innovative method for measuring consumers' Ability-to-Pay (ATP®) for mortgages and other loans based on monthly income and spending. When paired with traditional credit scoring models, RIKI offers lenders a more complete understanding of consumers' creditworthiness and creates homeownership opportunities for those with little to no credit history.
Walmart Names Siani Probiotic Body Care as Finalist for 2022 Open Call Event: A Golden Opportunity for Small Business Growth
BENTONVILLE, Ark., June 30, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Walmart selected Siani Probiotic Body Care as one of 1,200 finalists from 13,000 applications for its ninth annual Open Call event. Walmart's initiative focuses on increasing jobs in America by supporting products made, grown, or assembled in the USA.
Assurant Turns Their Miles Into Meals, Donating Over 380,000 Meals to Food Insecure Communities
RED BANK, N.J., June 1, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, embarked on the third annual "Turning Miles Into Meals" challenge this April to benefit core charitable partner, Move For Hunger.
Frontera Group, Inc. Acquires Portion of Intellimedia Network, Inc.’s Immersive Technology IP
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Intellimedia Networks, Inc., a Los Angeles based immersive solutions technology company, today announced that certain of its IP has been acquired by Frontera Group, Inc. (OTC Pink: FRTG) ("Frontera" or "the Company"), a Dallas, Texas based technology-focused strategic acquirer of revenue-generating companies and intellectual property (IP), as part of its multi-part strategy to make further acquisitions from Intellimedia's suite of technology solutions.
Southwest Airlines New Amarillo to Austin Flight Takes Off Today
AMARILLO, Texas, March 10, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amarillo travelers today experienced the start of new options featuring the state capital as Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV), in conjunction with Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, celebrated the start of Southwest Airlines' new daily non-stop service to Austin.
New Jersey Applebee’s Locations Announce 6th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
ALLENDALE, N.J., Feb. 15, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar has announced and is accepting nominations for its 6th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest, which recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their students - by rewarding them with a sponsorship check and end-of-year class party. The contest is being offered at Applebee's restaurants in New Jersey owned and operated by local franchisee Doherty Enterprises.
JV Group, Inc (OTC MARKETS:ASZP) announces Change of Control
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 14, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publicly-held JV Group, Inc. (OTC MARKETS: ASZP) announces the completion of a change in control effective November 23, 2021. Harthorne Capital, Inc has acquired voting control in a private securities purchase agreement for 98.2% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company's common stock from Michael A Littman ATTY, Defined Benefit Plan, an affiliate of Michael A Littman, as trustee.
Mid America Mortgage announces completion of new funding source for its down payment assistance program through J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC
ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 5, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has secured an additional line of liquidity from J.V.B. Financial Group, LLC (member of FINRA and SIPC) ("JVB"), an indirect controlled subsidiary of Cohen & Company Inc. (NYSE American: COHN), through the company's Agency MBS & Gestation Repo Group.
Fintech Company, Mortgage Coach, integrates with ICE Mortgage Technology enabling accurate loan comparisons
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced an advanced integration with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure.
Mortgage Coach integrates with First American Title, empowering consumers greater insight into title fees during loan selection
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, today announced its integration with First American Title Insurance Company, a leading provider of title insurance and settlement services and the largest subsidiary of First American Financial Corporation (NYSE: FAF).
Mortgage Coach & Sales Boomerang accelerate lead conversion with personalized Total Cost Analysis (TCA)
IRVINE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Mortgage Coach, the borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to deliver clear mortgage advice and lending education with the interactive Total Cost Analysis (TCA) loan comparison, today announced an integration with Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system.
US-based Carbon Direct invests €15M ($17.7M) for 7% stake in Calix’s LEILAC business
SYDNEY, Australia, Sept. 15, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Multi-award-winning Australian technology company Calix Limited (ASX: CXL) ("Calix" or the "Company") is pleased to announce global decarbonisation investor Carbon Direct Capital Management has invested €15m for a 6.98% equity stake in Calix subsidiary, the LEILAC Group, which is dedicated to the commercialisation and ongoing development of Calix's LEILAC CO2 capture technology.
Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with iHeartMedia on Marketing Campaign
CHICAGO, Ill., Aug. 17, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with iHeartMedia on a multiplatform marketing campaign across multiple markets in the United States to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.
FormFree integrates AccountChek 3n1 one-stop VOE/VOIE into Encompass®
ATHENS, Ga., July 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree® has partnered with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, to make its AccountChek 3n1 asset, income and employment verification service available in Encompass®, the mortgage industry's leading cloud-based loan origination platform.
Move For Hunger to Connect Food Donations with Local Distribution Centers in Partnership with Goldman Sachs Asset Management
NEW YORK, N.Y., June 23, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, today announced that they will partner with the Private Real Estate business within Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) on a national program that leverages both organizations' networks to create scalable social impact through community-based food distribution channels.
ICE Mortgage Acquires eVault Tech from DocMagic, Inc. for Encompass eClose
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, today announced it will deploy an eVault solution for secure storage of digital mortgages and notes, based upon technology acquired from DocMagic, Inc.
Beyond Benign Launches Its Green Chemistry Commitment 25×25 Initiative
WILMINGTON, Mass., Jan. 21, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beyond Benign, a green chemistry education nonprofit, today announced the launch of its Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC) 25x25 Initiative, working to ensure that 25 percent of graduating chemists in the US have a background in green chemistry by 2025 with the support of Beyond Benign partner Dow (NYSE: DOW).
Nocera, Inc. Signs Variable Interest Entity Agreements Resulting in 100% Controlling Interest in Xin Feng Construction Co., Ltd. and Shunda Feed...
TAIPEI and ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 13, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nocera, Inc. (OTC:NCRA) ("Company") today announced that it has formally signed Variable Interest Entity ("VIE") agreements with Xin Feng Construction Co. Ltd., (XFC) a Taiwan construction firm, and Shunda Feed Co., Ltd., (SFC) a Taiwan aquaculture feed firm resulting in 100% controlling interest in both companies.
Galway Insurance Holdings Secures Majority Interest from Harvest Partners with Investments from Oak Hill Capital and The Carlyle Group
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Galway Insurance Holdings ("Galway"), the holding company for EPIC Brokers & Consultants ("EPIC") and JenCap Holdings ("JenCap"), which together represent one of the nation's largest insurance distribution firms, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement with vehicles controlled by Harvest Partners, LP and its affiliates ("Harvest") for a majority interest of Galway.
SimpleNexus Collaboration with Progressive Insurance Brings Home Insurance to Mobile Mortgage App Used by Nearly 3 Million Borrowers
LEHI, Utah, Nov. 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the availability of home insurance quotes from Progressive® (NYSE: PGR) within the SimpleNexus digital mortgage app.
LBA Ware’s LimeGear Business Intelligence Platform Brings Performance Dashboards and Scorecards to Users of Fiserv’s Mortgage Director LOS
MACON, Ga., Nov. 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, has partnered with Fiserv Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) to provide out-of-the-box business dashboards and reports to users of the Mortgage Director loan origination system (LOS).
SimpleNexus Extends Ellie Mae Integration with Hybrid eClosings for Mortgage Lenders and Borrowers
LEHI, Utah, Oct. 7, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced the availability of its recently launched hybrid eClosing feature on the Ellie Mae Digital Lending Platform.
Beyond Benign Partners with Dow to Expand Green Chemistry in Higher Education
WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Green chemistry education nonprofit Beyond Benign partnered with Dow (NYSE: DOW) at the start of 2020 to encourage academic institutions to engage in the adoption of green chemistry in higher education. Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that generate the least amount of harm and waste possible while maintaining excellent quality.
FormFree Enhances Encompass Consumer Connect® Integration with Auto-Population of Borrower Data into 1003 Loan Application
ATHENS, Ga., Oct. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FormFree today announced enhancements to the integration between its AccountChek verification service and Encompass Consumer Connect. Now, borrower data collected by AccountChek in Consumer Connect will automatically map to the Form 1003 (the Universal Residential Loan Application) in the Ellie Mae Digital Lending Platform, saving lenders time and relieving them of the frustration and risk associated with manual data entry.
DocMagic and Simplifile Team to Advance eClosing Adoption in Mortgage Industry
TORRANCE, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced it has partnered with leading real estate document collaboration and recording technology provider Simplifile to deliver new process efficiencies that further digitize the closing process.
New UniConverter v12 with Powerful Media Convert Feature Upgrade
SHENZHEN, China, July 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On July 08, 2020, Wondershare (SHE: 300624) launched UniConverter v12 to hit the market. The latest version has an overhauled navigation bar-based interface and claims to offer drastically improved performance of the 'Video Converter' tool.
Mortgage Insurance Ordering Made Seamless as OpenClose® Integrates Its LenderAssist™ LOS with Radian
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., June 12, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an industry-leading digital mortgage fintech provider, announced it completed an interface with Radian Guaranty Inc., the mortgage insurance (MI) subsidiary of Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN). The integration leverages OpenClose's omni-channel loan origination system (LOS) and RESTful API suite, allowing Radian customers to order MI without exiting the LenderAssist LOS.
VDC Display Systems Selected for MMD Program
COCOA, Fla., May 18, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Video Display Corporation (OTC:VIDE) is pleased to announce that its VDC Display Systems subsidiary has been awarded a significant contract by a major US defense contractor for the delivery of its next generation Multi Mission Display (MMD) rugged display line.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. Funds More Than $487.8 Million in PPP Loans
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, announced today that it has funded more than $487.8 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. These results, as of 9:30 p.m. PDT on May 7, 2020, provided 1,940 local businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) with critical financing to retain or restore jobs for 51,523 individuals.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. (BCAL) Announces Q1 2020 Results
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Total assets increased to $852 million at March 31, 2020, up from $830 million in the prior quarter and an increase of 10.8% compared to March 31, 2019.
Paragon Insurance Holdings Acquires Trident Public Risk Solutions from Argo Group
NEW YORK, N.Y., May 4, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC, headquartered in Avon, Connecticut, a national MGA, announced today that it has closed on the purchase of Trident Public Risk Solutions (TPRS). Acquired from Argo Group (Argo), the transaction positions Paragon as one of the largest providers of commercial insurance coverage for public entities in the U.S.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. and CalWest Bancorp Announce Changes to Merger Agreement
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) and CalWest Bancorp (OTCBB: CALW), today announced that they have renegotiated the terms of their merger and have agreed to amend the initial Definitive Agreement announced on October 21, 2019 following shareholder meetings held on April 22, 2020.
iQ International AG Adds Industry Leaders to Its Advisory Board
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 22, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iQ International AG (ISIN CH0451424300 / WKN A2PAA5 / Symbol IQL), a multinational Sustainable Technologies company publicly traded on the Regulated Market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with its global head office in Zug, Switzerland and North American headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona, is adding three industry leaders to its Advisory Board to assist the Company in its expansion plans.
Kroger, Mattress Mack and Mayor Sylvester Turner Announce Partnership on Senior Needs Drive for 10,000 Seniors
HOUSTON, Texas, March 30, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Kroger Company (NYSE: KR) along with Mattress Mack of Gallery Furniture and Mayor Turner announced their partnership to feed over 10,000 seniors in need.
OpenClose Partners with Genworth Mortgage Insurance to Offer a Streamlined Mortgage Insurance Process from within its LenderAssist LOS
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose®, the industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced it has partnered with Genworth Mortgage Insurance, an operating segment of Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW), establishing a direct integration to access mortgage insurance (MI) from the LenderAssist™ LOS platform.
Sokal Joins CDK Global Partner Program
RALEIGH, N.C., March 10, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a full service automotive advertising agency announced today that it has become a participant in the CDK Global Partner Program, the largest marketplace of third-party automotive applications and integrations. CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDK) is the largest provider of integrated information technology solutions to the automotive retail industry.
Reliant Holdings Inc. (OTC: RELT) Announces Strategy to Position the Company for Growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Reliant Holdings Inc. (OTC: RELT) recently announced that it has recorded its best year yet in 2019. The past year has seen record-breaking revenues for the company, which has quickly grown into a construction conglomerate that offers comprehensive services in the residential construction realm, from design phases through to fine details post construction.
RMA Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Strategies that Helped Secure Amazon Deal for City of Deltona
POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Jan. 6, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RMA has revealed the international deal-making that was required to secure an Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) distribution center as the anchor for the new Portland Industrial Park in Deltona, Florida. RMA's economic development and real estate project management team brokered the deal between DOT Properties headquartered in Australia; Seefried Industrial Properties, the developer for Amazon; and the City.
Bank of Southern California, NA (OTC:BCAL) Completes Capital Offering and Plans to Form Holding Company
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, announced today the successful completion of a capital raise of approximately $12 million through the issuance of common stock in a private placement to institutional and accredited individual investors at a price of $12.00 per share.
INDOOR HARVEST CORP. Announces 2020 New Outlook and Ventures / Acquisitions Pending
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 13, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Indoor Harvest Corp. (OTC: INQD) announced today the development of the 2020 New Outlook Plan along with impending initial ventures/agreements validating Indoor's approach to leverage a variety of factors making Indoor an attractive venture, merger, technology, partner through its public company platform.
Black Knight Inc. Joins The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) Preferred Partner Network
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the mortgage industry's only independent cooperative, today announced that Black Knight, Inc. (NYSE:BKI), a leading provider of mortgage software, data and analytics solutions, has been added to its Preferred Partner network.
SimpleNexus Expands On-the-Go Credit Services with Integration of Instant Merge from CoreLogic
LEHI, Utah, Nov. 14, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the integration of the CoreLogic Instant Merge credit solution into its mobile app and web-based digital mortgage platform.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. Names Troy Perry Managing Director, Business Banking in L.A. Area
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Troy Perry has joined the company as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will be responsible for broadening Bank of Southern California's market presence by actively seeking new business opportunities throughout Los Angeles' Westside.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. (BCAL) Announces Third Quarter 2019 Results
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) today reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019. Total assets grew to $839 million at September 30, 2019, a 14% increase compared to the third quarter of 2018.
Bank of Southern California, N.A. (BCAL) and CalWest Bancorp to Merge
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL) and CalWest Bancorp (OTCBB: CALW), today announced the signing of a definitive agreement and plan of merger (the "Agreement") whereby CalWest Bank will merge with and into Bank of Southern California. The merger is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of all regulatory approvals and the approval of the shareholders of CALW and BCAL.
Bank of Southern California (BCAL) Names Jacob Mathews Managing Director of Business Banking
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, is pleased to announce that Jacob Mathews has joined the company as Managing Director of Business Banking. He will be responsible for expanding Bank of Southern California's client base by actively seeking new business opportunities in Los Angeles County and Orange County.
Elizabeth Karwowski, CEO, Get Credit Healthy, Selected Woman With Vision Award Winner
SUNRISE, Fla., Sept. 18, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fin-tech company, Get Credit Healthy, Inc., (a subsidiary of Beta Music Group Inc. OTC PINK: BEMG) announces CEO Elizabeth Karwowski, has been selected as a winner of the Women With Vision Award, to be presented live, during the Vision Summit on September 25 in Tampa, Florida.
BioAdaptives, Inc. Announces Return to Fully Reporting and Appointment of President
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Sept. 11, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- BioAdaptives, Inc. (OTC BB: BDPT) announced the Company's return to a fully-reporting entity, and the appointment of Mr. Robert W. Ellis as its new President, reporting to Dr. Edward E. Jacobs, Jr.
JenCap Holdings LLC to Acquire Aran Insurance Services Group, a Specialty Insurance Business
NEW YORK, N.Y., Aug. 21, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- JenCap Holdings (JenCap), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Aran Insurance Services Group (Aran), a specialty program administrator with offices in Arizona, Colorado, Massachusetts and New York. Founded in 2009, Aran has been led by Tim Kenny and John LaCava who have built one of the leading program administration insurance platforms in the country.
