ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Jackson Copeland Foundation to help ensure families can afford essential living expenses following a blood cancer diagnosis.
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News: ACES Quality Management Named One of 2026 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology for Fourth Consecutive Year | CitizenWire
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The awards program was created in 2017 and is a project of Arizent and […]
News: Four-Time Surfside Mayor Charles W. Burkett Announces Candidacy for Governor of Florida as a ‘No Party Affiliation’ Candidate | CitizenWire
SURFSIDE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Charles W. Burkett, four-term Mayor of Surfside and lifelong Floridian, today announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election as a No Party Affiliation candidate.
News: The Light Committee Opens Photography Studio in New York City | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for creating some of the best headshots in Los Angeles, has opened a second studio in New York City just about 10 years after its first studio in LA. The New York city studio will provide similar services to the LA studio.
News: Service 1st names Lucas Jones senior vice president of operations | CitizenWire
HAMMONTON, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Service First Information Solutions, LLC (Service 1st), a leading provider of credit reporting and verification solutions for the mortgage industry, announced today the appointment of Lucas Jones as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, Jones will lead operational strategy and execution, with a focus on driving efficiency, enhancing customer […]
News: PoKeep Launches Major Update to Its Free Pokémon GO IV Calculator | CitizenWire
HONG KONG /CitizenWire/ — PoKeep, a resource for Pokémon GO players, today announced a significant update to its IV Calculator, making it easier for trainers to interpret hidden stats, check combinations against their power-up dust tier, and see league-oriented ranking context for competitive play.
News: Musicful Launches v3.0 AI Model with Voice Customization for Reusable Voice Profiles | CitizenWire
SHENZHEN, Guangdong, China /CitizenWire/ — Musicful AI Music Generator, an AI music generation platform, released its v3.0 model with a new voice customization feature that enables users to create and reuse personalized AI voice profiles across music compositions.
News: OptiFunder Launches OptiExchange, Connecting Lenders to Trusted Industry Solutions | CitizenWire
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — OptiFunder today announced the launch of OptiExchange, a partner network designed to connect mortgage lenders with a curated ecosystem of technology providers, warehouse and capital partners, and service solutions across mortgage lending.
News: Theatrical Artist Tonoccus McClain Gives Voice to Systemic Challenges in a Riveting Multimedia Theater Piece at the Hollywood Fringe Festival | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Tonoccus McClain, prolific actor, writer and maker of all things theatrical is pouring his heart and soul into a deeply personal work in his first venture as a producer and writer at The Hollywood Fringe Festival. Known for being an open-ended festival with bold experimental performances, Tonoccus aims to expand […]
News: The Hercules Portfolio of Andromeda Software Inc., an Operating Group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), Acquires Peocit Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. | CitizenWire
HUNT VALLEY, Md. and PUNE, India /CitizenWire/ — The Hercules Portfolio of Andromeda Software Inc. (“Andromeda”), an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), announced that it has acquired Peocit Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (“Peocit”). Founded in 2002, Peocit is a provider of core banking and lending software solutions and services with multi-lingual functionality, […]
News: Hillcrest and 3rd3rd Reframe Senior Living Marketing at LeadingAge California Conference | CitizenWire
PALM DESERT, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — At the LeadingAge California conference for aging services leaders, Cynthia Thurlow, CEO and President of 3rd3rd Marketing, and Shirley Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hillcrest, share real-world marketing insights, results and actionable strategies in two sessions: “No Re-Branding Required to Win Residents” on May 20 and “Inclusive Storytelling: […]
News: Fahe Launches National Digital Campaign to Attract Donors and Investors to Housing Can’t Wait | CitizenWire
BEREA, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Fahe, a regional nonprofit network and Community Development Financial Institution dedicated to building thriving communities across Appalachia, today announced the launch of a digital advertising campaign introducing Housing Can’t Wait(r) to donors, investors, philanthropic advisors, donor-advised fund professionals, and private wealth advisors seeking measurable, place-based impact.
News: Friday Harbor becomes first mortgage technology provider to receive AI governance compliance attestation from Brody Gapp | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, is the first mortgage technology provider to receive an AI governance compliance attestation from mortgage banking and financial services law firm Brody Gapp LLP.
News: New Residential Facility Opens in Clayton County, Bringing Much-Needed Addiction Treatment Access to South Atlanta | CitizenWire
JONESBORO, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Samba Recovery Atlanta today announced it will officially open its Jonesboro facility to patients on May 18, 2026, expanding access to medically supervised detox and structured residential addiction treatment in Clayton County. Local leaders and community members previously gathered on April 13, 2026, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to […]
News: Click n’ Close expands Whole Loan Trading division with engagement of Christy Soukhamneut and Launch Point Advisory Group | CitizenWire
ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, announced strategic engagement of Christy Soukhamneut and Launch Point Advisory Group to support the expansion of its Whole Loan Trading division. The move is part of a broader initiative to grow Click n’ Close’s secondary market presence and offer whole loan trading opportunities across […]
News: NewFed Mortgage leverages Friday Harbor to boost fulfillment productivity by 35% | CitizenWire
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — NewFed Mortgage Corp., a full-service residential mortgage lender operating across more than 20 states, today announced the companywide rollout of Friday Harbor’s AI pre-underwriting platform following a successful pilot program that demonstrated measurable gains in fulfillment productivity and underwriting throughput. Since implementing Friday Harbor, NewFed processors handle 36% more files per […]
News: The UPSHOT League Announces Expansive Multi-Platform Media Distribution for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League will launch its inaugural 2026 season with one of the most comprehensive media distribution strategies ever assembled for a startup women’s sports league, combining the national Scripps Sports Network FAST channel, global streaming with YouTube and local over-the-air television distribution, including in all four Upshot League markets (Greensboro, […]
News: Gutscheine7 Announces Launch of Germany Travel Savings Platform to Enhance Experience for U.S. Visitors | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Gutscheine7 (Gutscheine7.de), a Germany-focused coupon platform, today highlighted how its service helps U.S. travelers save money while shopping in Germany by providing access to localized discounts, real-time promotions, and easy-to-navigate deal listings. As international travel continues to rebound, American tourists are increasingly looking for practical ways to manage spending in […]
News: Neurotech Reports Announces Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., as Keynote Speaker for the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neurotech Reports today announced that Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in neural engineering and implantable neurotechnology, will keynote the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec, taking place June 23-24, 2026, in Leuven, Belgium.
News: Neurotech Reports Announces Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., as Keynote Speaker for the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Neurotech Reports today announced that Thomas Stieglitz, Ph.D., a globally recognized expert in neural engineering and implantable neurotechnology, will keynote the Second Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum imec, taking place June 23-24, 2026, in Leuven, Belgium.
News: Amba to Highlight Real-World Results in Webinar on Proactive, AI-Enabled Care | CitizenWire
NAPLES, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Amba, a leader in passive AI-powered care technology, will host a live webinar titled “From Staffing Crisis To Operational Advantage” on May 20, 2026, focused on how senior living operators can move beyond reactive care and how working with better visibility and earlier insight improves operational efficiency.
News: The Mortgage Collaborative launches Mortgage AI Council to advance responsible AI adoption for community and mid-sized lenders | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced the formation of the Mortgage AI Council, a standing committee under TMC’s lender member board of directors. The council will give community banks, credit unions and independent mortgage bankers the governance frameworks, peer intelligence and collective […]
News: OptiFunder Connects LendingPad LOS to Genesis to Link Origination and Warehouse Funding | CitizenWire
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — OptiFunder®, the mortgage industry leader in warehouse management automation, announced a new integration with LendingPad, the award-winning, cloud-native loan origination system. The integration brings LendingPad and Genesis by OptiFunder together, creating a direct connection between loan origination and warehouse funding operations.
News: Karen MacNeil to Keynote 2026 UC Davis / Harvard ‘Vine to Mind’ Symposium, Joined by Christine Wente and Michael Mondavi | CitizenWire
ST. HELENA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of “The Wine Bible,” and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Vine to Mind Symposium, a joint initiative of the University of California, Davis and Harvard University, taking place May 19-20 on the UC Davis […]
News: Watkins Insurance Group Expands Private Client Practice with Addition of Industry Veteran Patrick McFadden | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Watkins Insurance Group, a leading independent insurance agency in Texas, has announced the addition of Patrick McFadden as a Private Client Insurance Advisor. McFadden brings 30 years of insurance experience and holds the LUTC and FSCP professional designations. His hire reflects the agency’s continued commitment to serving the Austin metro market […]
News: Web Scribble Launches Career Center Technology for Colleges and Universities | CitizenWire
BOCA RATON, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Web Scribble, a leading provider of career center technology for associations and mission-driven organizations, today announced the launch of Career Center technology for colleges and universities. The new offering helps institutions connect students earlier to employers, mentors, alumni, professional communities, career fairs, and long-term career pathways in one student-centered experience.
News: Simpson Elevates Senior Living Dining Experience with Joyous Program | CitizenWire
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Simpson, a family of communities in Pennsylvania, is introducing a new spring and summer Joyous dining program to residents of Jenner’s Pond. Recognizing the joy many residents take in dining, whether socializing with neighbors or trying a new dish, the Joyous program from Sodexo brings together warm service, thoughtful experiences, […]
News: Kiosk Association Anchors Tech Hub at 2026 NRA Show, Highlights Self-Service, AI, Payments and Accessibility | CitizenWire
CHICAGO, Ill. and DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) and The Industry Group (TIG) will serve as a central technology hub for self-service, AI, payments, and accessibility at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, May 16-19. Restaurant operators and technology leaders are invited to visit Booth #5829 in the North […]
News: Vesta Partners with OptiFunder to Bring Loan Origination and Warehouse Funding Together | CitizenWire
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — OptiFunder, the mortgage industry pioneer in warehouse management automation, has partnered with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system and agent platform, to connect loan origination and warehouse funding workflows. The integration links origination, funding, and sale to the capital markets, eliminating fragmented systems and manual handoffs that have historically slowed […]
News: $20 Billion Tesla Semiconductor Plant Headlines 149 New Industrial Capital Projects | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades. Leading the month is Tesla’s planned $20 […]
News: ‘What Remains After’ by Pauline J. Grabia Explores Trauma, Memory, and the Long Road to Healing | CitizenWire
WELLAND, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Released by Tellwell Publishing, “What Remains After” by Pauline J. Grabia (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense novel that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival.
News: Optimal Blue report: Purchase demand holds firm as April lock activity cools | CitizenWire
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its April 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage lock activity pulled back after a strong first quarter. Total rate-lock volume declined 9% month over month (MoM) but remained 11% higher year over year (YoY). Purchase lock volume declined just under 2% from March […]
News: FirstClose introduces SmartDocs disclosure automation through its point-of-sale platform | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced SmartDocs, a new disclosure intelligence capability available through its XpressEquity point-of-sale platform. SmartDocs functions as the intelligence layer that determines when disclosure obligations begin and initiates the appropriate workflow based on lender-configured […]
News: The UPSHOT League Announces Inaugural Team Rosters Ahead of Historic Opening Season | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises – the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE – featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience.
News: UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves Ahead of Inaugural Season | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league’s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women’s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation.
News: California’s Response to Ferret Lawsuit Raises Questions About Agency Authority and Petition Rights | CitizenWire
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — LegalizeFerrets.org says a new phase has emerged in California’s long-running ferret controversy after the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife filed demurrers in response to a lawsuit involving Petition 2025-003 – a citizen petition seeking reconsideration of California’s classification of domestic ferrets as […]
News: Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing, Signaling Bold New Era in Digital and AI-Driven Strategy | CitizenWire
COOK, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Art Unlimited, a full-service marketing agency, today announced it is officially rebranding as A-Squared Marketing, effective immediately. The new name reflects a sharpened strategic focus and an expanded suite of services – including cutting-edge AI-enabled search optimization – while honoring the agency’s long-standing commitment to results-driven marketing.
News: Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Honors Greater Augusta Owner Jeremiah Adell Jr. with Rookie of the Year Distinction | CitizenWire
AUGUSTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors has named Jeremiah Adell Jr., owner of Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta, its 2025 Rookie of the Year, an award presented recently in 2026 to recognize outstanding overall performance based on sales, market growth and contribution to the brand.
News: HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0 is Launched with Video Beauty, New AI Generative Models, and Next-Gen Video Generators | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement and generation platform. This release introduces a high-precision background removal model, a new video beauty module, upgraded AI generative models, and enhanced video generation with Kling […]
News: Glancy Wine Education Foundation Releases 2026 Impact Report, Marking Six Years of Progress in Diversifying the Wine Industry | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the wine industry through scholarships for underserved professionals, today released its 2026 Impact Report. The report details the Foundation’s cumulative work since its 2020 founding and introduces newly compiled data on the demographic communities GWEF serves.