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News: BEAM Collaborative and SMB.co Partner to Strengthen Local Businesses and Keep Main Street Local | CitizenWire

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — BEAM Collaborative today announced a strategic partnership with SMB.co, an AI-powered marketplace for buying and selling small businesses. Together, the organizations will strengthen local businesses and keep them locally owned by making business succession simpler, more accessible, and more sustainable for buyers, sellers, and communities.

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News: Bernard F. Walsh Recognized as 2026 Lead Counsel Verified by LawInfo in Florida Personal Injury Law | CitizenWire

SARASOTA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Bernard F. Walsh, a senior partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, has been named Lead Counsel Verified for 2026 in Florida Personal Injury law. This independent designation is issued by LawInfo, a premier national lawyer directory and legal resource that has served consumers for nearly three decades.

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News: The UPSHOT League Announces its Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed […]

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News: By Light To Acquire Digitas Technologies | CitizenWire

MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber products and solutions and a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital LLC (Sagewind), today announced that it has acquired Dignitas Technologies (Dignitas), a leading provider of Modeling, Simulation, & Training (MS&T) products and solutions. Financial […]

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News: New Food and Beverage Planned Projects Return to May 2025 Levels | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the Food & Beverage new planned capital project spending report for January 2026. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. January 2026 recorded 48 new planned projects, a decline that returns activity […]

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News: Vertyx to showcase intelligent loan servicing technology at MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced that company Co-Founders Ayo Opeyemi and Moyin Opeyemi will participate in a live demo session during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo, which runs from Feb. 16-19., 2026.

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News: Optimal Blue report: Sub-6% rates spark refinance surge early in 2026 | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its January 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a strong start to the year as falling rates drove a sharp increase in refinance activity. Total rate-lock volume rose 16% month over month (MoM) and finished January 36% higher year over year (YoY), led by a surge […]

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News: ‘Matthew’s Journey: The Return Home’ by William Joseph Birrell Explores Love, War, and the Long Road Back | CitizenWire

WELLAND, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Author and longtime educator William Joseph Birrell releases his latest novel, “Matthew’s Journey: The Return Home” (ISBN: 978-1834182674 released by Tellwell Publishing), an historical fiction story centered on love, separation, and survival during wartime.

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News: Edimakor Valentine’s Day Sale 2026: Express Your Love with AI, Up To 50% OFF | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — This Valentine’s Day, HitPaw Edimakor invites creators, couples, and storytellers to celebrate love in a more meaningful way-through creativity. To mark the season, Edimakor is launching a special Valentine’s Day Sale, offering up to 50% off on popular plans along with exciting bonuses.

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News: The Mortgage Collaborative and Mortgage Bankers Association announce partnership agreement | CitizenWire

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national association representing the real estate finance industry, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand advocacy, education and engagement opportunities for their members.

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News: CCHR: Billions of Dollars Wasted on Mental Health Research with Worsening Outcomes | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Research waste at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is reportedly costing U.S. taxpayers over $100 million annually, according to analyses of completed NIH-funded trials. With an annual budget of $48 billion, the NIH is the largest public funder of health, including mental health research, in the world. Citizens Commission […]

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News: Pearls, Moonstone, and Opal: The ‘Cloud Dancer’ Gems to Know for Valentine’s Day | CitizenWire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — On the heels of Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, the American Gem Society is sharing Valentine’s Day inspiration featuring luminous white gemstones like pearls, moonstone, and white opal, timeless pieces that feel modern, romantic, and easy to wear long after February 14.

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News: New Mexico Public Education Department Selects Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint as Statewide Student Information System | CitizenWire

SANTA FE, N.M. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has selected the Synergy Education Platform, including Edupoint’s Synergy for States solution, as the state’s first statewide student information system. The initiative marks a major step forward in New Mexico’s efforts to modernize its K-12 data infrastructure […]

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News: Top Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Savings Strategies for 2026 | CitizenWire

SINGAPORE /CitizenWire/ — With Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach a new high in 2026, last-minute shoppers are navigating an increasingly complex retail environment marked by higher prices, shorter promotional windows, and rapidly changing discounts. According to HotDeals.com, understanding where and how savings appear in the final days before February 14 has become just as […]

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News: Luvme Outlet Launches with Up to 50% Off Select Wigs | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a trusted brand of real hair wigs and hair extensions, announced the launch of Luvme Outlet, a new destination featuring up to 50% off select styles. The outlet brings together limited-time offers across popular looks, making it easier for customers to access quality, wear-ready options while Luvme Hair […]

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News: University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces the Retirement of Coach Michael Miller | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — With the 2025-26 college basketball season underway, long-time university, junior college and high school coach Michael Miller has formally retired from coaching, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and more than 750 victories, the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announced today.

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News: iEmergent earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for mortgage forecasting and market intelligence | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. iEmergent was selected for its continued expansion of data-driven tools that help […]

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News: Argyle earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for income, employment and asset verification solutions | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. The recognition reflects Argyle’s continued product innovation and measurable impact across the mortgage industry.

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News: Down Payment Resource makes HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for expanding access to homeownership | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with down payment programs, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list. DPR first appeared on the HousingWire Tech100 list in 2017.

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News: The Big Picture webcast to cover policy, compliance, lender strategy and digital transformation in February | CitizenWire

CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, announced its February lineup of guests, representing a broad swath of expertise from across the mortgage industry. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob Chrisman, author of the […]

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News: Dark Matter Technologies named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for AI-supported, scalable mortgage platforms | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing companies whose technology solutions are shaping the future of the mortgage industry. This marks the company’s third appearance on the Tech100 list.

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News: Vinyl Craft Opens Second Location in Fresno, Bringing Premium Vinyl Products and Customer Service to Central California | CitizenWire

FRESNO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Vinyl Craft is an established, trusted vinyl fence material company that has operated out of its headquarters in Oxnard, California since 1997. In an effort to make its vinyl fencing and gate products more readily available to Central Californians, the team has expanded to a second location in Fresno.

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News: Argyle secures long-term U.S. GSA Multiple Award Schedule contract for income, employment and asset verifications | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced it has secured a contract on the United States General Services Administration’s (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) under contract number 47QTCA26D002N.

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News: Black Chamber of Arizona Launches Black History Month Business Series | CitizenWire

PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — The Black Chamber of Arizona announced today the launch of Black History in Business: Fireside Chats Across Arizona, a four-part, in-person Black History Month business series held every Thursday in February from 7-9 p.m. The weekly events will spotlight Black-owned businesses and employer firms, highlighting their role in job creation, economic […]

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News: Friday Harbor named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list for advancing AI pre-underwriting | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, an award that recognizes the most innovative technology companies shaping the future of mortgage lending. Friday Harbor was selected for advancing the use of artificial intelligence to bring underwriting insight earlier in the loan lifecycle, helping lenders surface and resolve […]

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News: Informative Research earns HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 recognition for simplifying credit and verification workflows | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that it has been honored on the annual HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 list. The award honors the technology providers driving meaningful change in the mortgage industry.

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News: NotaryCam receives HousingWire Mortgage Tech100 award for 8th consecutive year | CitizenWire

HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been recognized among the 2026 HousingWire Mortgage Tech100. The award spotlights the fintech organizations impactfully innovating mortgage operations and processes.

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News: Class Valuation named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for advancing appraisal technology and service innovation | CitizenWire

TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, recognizing the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage industry. Class Valuation has earned multiple Tech100 honors over the years, reflecting its sustained leadership in appraisal modernization through advanced technology, […]

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News: FirstClose Named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 Winner | CitizenWire

AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, has been named a 2026 HousingWire TECH100 winner. HousingWire selected FirstClose for its end-to-end lending platform that combines real-time property intelligence with automated workflows to help lenders accelerate decisioning, reduce operational friction and close […]

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News: Floify named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for AI-powered point-of-sale innovation | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology organizations serving the mortgage and housing finance ecosystem.

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News: Vertyx caps a year of accelerated growth and mortgage servicing technology market expansion | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced the completion of a milestone year marked by significant market expansion, increased platform adoption and continued innovation across compliance, security and community engagement.

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News: Dovenmuehle maintains FHA Tier 1 rating from HUD’s Tier Ranking System (TRS) II Scorecard throughout 2025 | CitizenWire

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it maintained a Tier 1 Rating from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) throughout 2025. This quarterly rating was awarded for Dovenmuehle’s Federal Housing Administration (FHA) servicing performance under HUD’s Tier Ranking System II (TRS […]

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News: ACES Quality Management’s Sharon Reichhardt Selected to Moderate Session at 2026 MBA Servicing Solutions Conference | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Sharon Reichhardt, executive vice president of operations, has been selected to speak at the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference, taking place Feb. 16-19, 2026, in Dallas.

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News: Coolmuster Android Assistant V6.0.111 Launches with Enhanced Data Management and Connectivity | CitizenWire

SHENZHEN, China /CitizenWire/ — Coolmuster, a leading data management software and solution provider for over 20 years, today announced a significant update to its flagship software, Coolmuster Android Assistant V6.0.111.. This release delivers substantial improvements in data handling, cross-platform compatibility, and connection stability, reinforcing its role as a one-stop PC solution for Android data management,

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News: New Book ‘Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness’ Explores How Reconnecting with Yourself Leads to a More Fulfilling Life | CitizenWire

SUDBURY, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — In an era marked by rising stress, disconnection, and declining happiness, author and former investment management chairman Jonathan J. Woolverton offers a timely and practical guide to reclaiming joy and purpose in his new book, “Self-Worth: The Path to Happiness” (ISBN: 9781834181714 released November 7, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing).

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News: DocMagic recognized on HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list | CitizenWire

TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic, Inc. announced today that it has once again been named to HousingWire’s Tech100 Mortgage list, earning recognition every year since the program’s inception. The annual award recognizes the most innovative technology companies transforming the mortgage industry.

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News: iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 Officially Released: Recover Permanently Deleted Files | CitizenWire

KOWLOON, Hong Kong /CitizenWire/ — Are permanently deleted files really gone? Is there any way to recover permanently deleted files? It’s now possible thanks to iToolab’s breakthrough in data scanning and recovery. iToolab RecoverGo Windows Data Recovery V1.3.0 optimizes the scanning modes, offering a high success rate up to 99% for severe data loss scenarios.

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News: Edimakor V4.6.0 Boosts Creativity Through AI Motion Tracking and Image Enhancer | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw Edimakor officially releases version 4.6.0 – bringing powerful new AI-driven upgrades to video and image editing. This major update focuses on smarter automation, smoother workflows, and higher-quality results – helping content creators, businesses, and everyday users produce professional visuals with far less effort.

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News: Elevate, Dark Matter Technologies’ servicing platform, gains momentum with new signings and technology enhancements | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).

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News: CCHR: Historic European Vote Rejecting Coercive Psychiatry Underscores Urgent Need for U.S. Reform | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The United States is increasingly isolated in its continued reliance on forced psychiatric commitment and treatment, as global human rights institutions move decisively to end coercive mental health practices. Following a landmark unanimous vote, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is urging U.S. policymakers to bring American mental […]

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