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News: Olea Kiosks®, Inc. Adds Industry Veteran James Walker to Sales Team | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Olea Kiosks®, Inc., a visionary provider of innovative self-service kiosk solutions, today announced the growth of its sales team by adding veteran healthcare sales executive James Walker.
News: Sales Boomerang integration with Volly enables lightning-fast lead response for increased mortgage loan volume and customer retention | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sales Boomerang, the industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced its integration with Volly, an industry-leading provider of SaaS-based fintech and creative marketing services to the financial services industry.
News: SimpleNexus applauds Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for targeting federal Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation as National Advocacy Conference priority | CitizenWire
LEHI, Utah /CitizenWire/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today praised the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for naming federal Remote Online Notarization (RON) legislation as a core issue of its National Advocacy Conference.
News: Sponsors Can Help At-Risk Asians Travel Safely in Atlanta | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are […]
News: EPIC Adds Sam Wagener as Principal – Further Strengthens P&C and Captive Capabilities in West Region | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Sam Wagener has joined the firm.
News: Shoplifting and Dishonest Employee Average Case Values Increased in 2020, According to Jack L. Hayes International’s 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey! | CitizenWire
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Jack L. Hayes International, Inc. released today the results of their 33rd Annual Retail Theft Survey which reports on over 184,000 shoplifters and dishonest employee apprehensions in 2020 by just 22 large retailers, who recovered over $81 million from these thieves.
News: DocMagic to Give Away its Popular Bunny Slippers to Donors at Upcoming Los Angeles-Area Blood Drive | CitizenWire
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it will be offering its signature pink bunny slippers to each person that donates blood at an upcoming mobile blood drive on Sunday, May 16, in downtown Los Angeles.
News: Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Training Resource | CitizenWire
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Tekwell Services Certified by the State of Georgia as Electric Motor Basics Training Resource. We are proud to announce that our Plant Manager and Senior Trainer, Phil Aloisio, has been certified by the Georgia State Board of Examiners for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts.
News: New Minnesota-based Staffing Firms Assist Companies to Improve Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | CitizenWire
SAINT PAUL, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — LAK Technology Inc. recently announced that two of its DBAs, PowerSource Staffing Inc. and Empowers Staffing Inc. are working to fill two distinct niches in the recruiting and staffing industry. They’re not only helping companies to improve their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), but they’re also helping people of color […]
News: Daisy Village Grand Opening of Center for Children with Special Needs | CitizenWire
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Broward Children’s Center (BCC), the largest non-profit organization in Pompano Beach, announces the official opening of Daisy Village, coinciding with a series of events in celebration of its “50 Years of Caring for Children with Special Needs.”
News: HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports Announce Partnership Bringing Streamlined Digital Ticketing and Payment Processing Solutions to Clients | CitizenWire
COLUMBUS, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — HomeTown Ticketing and Stack Sports, along with its payment processing solution Stack Pay, are pleased to announce an innovative partnership that brings together the best in technology and service for the benefit of youth organizations, K12 Schools, colleges, and associations across the country. Existing clients of both companies will benefit from […]
News: 151 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – April 2021 Recap | CitizenWire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — SalesLeads announced today the April 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects.
News: State College Area School District in Pennsylvania Selects Synergy Student Information System | CitizenWire
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — State College Area School District (SCASD) has selected the industry-leading Synergy® Student Information System (SIS) by Edupoint® Educational Systems for its K-12 student information and learning management needs, replacing eSchoolPlus™ SIS. The district’s Synergy solution will include Synergy SIS and Synergy Online Registration in a cloud-hosted environment. SCASD serves nearly […]
News: ‘GROUNDED’ opens at the SLEEPCENTER Gallery | CitizenWire
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — RE:ARTISTE International Art Organization and The Espejo Organization for the Arts are pleased to present “GROUNDED,” an art exhibition juried by award-winning visual artist Mensur Bojda that will be hosted at the SLEEPCENTER Gallery from May 10th to May 20, 2021.
News: Muirfield Mechanical Releases Air Conditioning Installation Company FAQ | CitizenWire
AYER, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Muirfield Mechanical Services, Eastern Massachusetts’ premier air conditioning installation and repair company, has released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) when selecting a new air conditioning system installation provider.
News: Local Community Gift Card Program Shows up to 8X ROI on Federal Funds Invested to Help Small Businesses in Pandemic Recovery | CitizenWire
MENLO PARK, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — As communities strive to help their local businesses weather the pandemic storm, Yiftee has grown to more than 270 Community eGift Cards across the United States and executed 74 “Buy-One-Get-One” programs. These programs enlist entire communities in purchasing eGift Cards that can only be spent at local businesses, where the […]
News: McCombs Properties Announces Sale of Premier Resort Development, The Reserve at Lake Travis | CitizenWire
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Today, McCombs Properties announced the sale of one of their flagship developments, The Reserve at Lake Travis. Since acquiring the land in 2008, The Reserve has become the premier resort property on Lake Travis boasting 200 plus homes, an award-winning marina, a world-class swim park and multiple amenities.
News: Move For Hunger and Shyft Announce a New Partnership to Help Fight Food Insecurity Nationwide | CitizenWire
RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Shyft, the #1 online moving marketplace, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today a new partnership that will grow Move For Hunger’s food rescue and hunger relief programs to provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the country.
News: Record-Setting Video Borescope Unit Sales Begin Second Quarter 2021 | CitizenWire
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — With thousands of ViewTech Borescopes clients relying on a VJ-3 video borescope for routine inspections and maintenance, word-of-mouth referrals contributed to ViewTech’s record unit volume sales during April business.
News: Siperstein Dermatology Group Reveals Revolutionary Moxi Laser | CitizenWire
BOCA RATON, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — In an effort to help patients look and feel their best, Siperstein Dermatology Group reveals the revolutionary Moxi Laser this month. The Moxi Laser is the latest way to revitalize and refresh skin’s appearance by improving tone and texture, providing patients with a gentle approach to radiant skin.
News: MCT’s Enhanced Best Execution (EBX) Technology Automates MSR Retain-Release Decisions | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Mortgage Capital Trading®, Inc. (MCT), the leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced today their Enhanced Best-Execution (EBX) tool used for MSR retain-release decisions has now automated the function of pulling comprehensive data from MCTlive!® and MSRlive!®.
News: Edupoint Named CODiE Award Finalist in Two Categories for Outstanding Response to Pandemic | CitizenWire
MESA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint® Educational Systems announced today that its industry-leading student data and learning management solution, Synergy® Education Platform, has been named a 2021 SIIA CODiE Award finalist in the Best Customer Experience in EdTech and Best Remote Learning Partner K-12/Higher Education categories.
News: Stride’s Evidence-Based Autism Therapy Now Available at Four Iowa Locations | CitizenWire
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — Stride Autism Centers (“Stride”), a mission-driven provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, today announced that it has expanded to serve families at four centers throughout Iowa. Stride is now actively enrolling clients at all four locations, including Clive and Johnston in the Des Moines metro area, Cedar Rapids, […]
News: Top of Mind launches ‘Retention Center’ to help loan originators foster customer loyalty | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced it has launched the Surefire CRM Retention Center to help loan originators (LOs) foster loyalty among their clients.
News: A Fresh Start For 2 Female DEVELOPERS | CitizenWire
HAMMOND, Ind. /CitizenWire/ — Ms. Vianna C. Little, Visionary at Fresh Start Now Enterprise with Ms. Freddie C. Batchelor, A Systemic Change Catalyst at Enterprise of Destiny, two mission-driven women of color professional social enterprise business owners and developers, have come together to launch Project300(™)!
News: National Coronavirus Hotline: Expanding to Rural and Underserved Counties in California | CitizenWire
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — National Coronavirus Hotline (NCH), a treatment center for Coronavirus and common health issues, built and managed by Pandemics Projects Inc. is proud to announce that it is expanding to rural and underserved counties in California.
News: Tapcheck Announces New Website Launch | CitizenWire
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Tapcheck, a leading financial service provider that offers an innovative and easy-to-integrate financial wellness benefit that allows employers to give employees the ability to access their earned wages before payday, today announced the launch of its new website.
News: Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III & Jason Carter Join The Peoples’ Agenda to Launch Statewide Votercades on John Lewis National Day of Action | CitizenWire
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — In an effort to bring attention to the onslaught of voter suppression laws and ignite public support for bills to restore protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples’ Agenda (Peoples’ Agenda) will join local and national partners to host Votercades, teach-ins and other events throughout […]
News: FormFree’s Christy Moss Lauded as 2021 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine | CitizenWire
ATHENS, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — FormFree® today announced Christy Moss, head of sales and marketing at FormFree, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine for her trailblazing 30-year career in the mortgage industry.
News: Move For Hunger and Altair Global Renew Partnership to Fight Food Insecurity Nationwide | CitizenWire
RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Altair Global, the largest independent, full-service, global mobility services company, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, announced today their renewed partnership that will provide much-needed assistance to food banks across the country.
News: Securitronics Meets Rochester Regional Health’s Sensitive Security Through ZKTeco USA’s Touchless Biometric Access Control | CitizenWire
ALPHARETTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Rochester Regional Health needed to enhance security at key health system facilities throughout Western New York. Securitronics, a security company specializing in the provision of intelligent, technologically empowered security systems was contacted for this project. Securitronics connected with ZKTeco USA to deploy a new state-of-the art access control solution using SpeedFace.
News: Sokal Selected as Certified Digital Ad Provider in INFINITI IMP | CitizenWire
RALEIGH, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sokal Digital, an automotive digital agency, announced today that it has been selected as a certified digital advertising provider in the INFINITI Marketing Program (IMP).
News: Ken Rakusin Grows Gordon Brush Mfg. Co. Inc. Into Major US Manufacturer of Industrial Brushes | CitizenWire
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In 1990, Ken Rakusin took the position of president at Gordon Brush Manufacturing Company, but he was not sure what he was getting himself into. The company was based out of a dark and rundown 15,000 square foot facility.
News: Agri-Investment Services Hires Central Oregon Representative | CitizenWire
SALEM, Ore. /CitizenWire/ — Agri-Investment Services recently employed George Riggins as their Central Oregon Representative. Mr. Riggins has a degree in Business Marketing from Carolina University and was previously employed as a market analyst for Fiat Chrysler and as a marketing executive for the Zane Firm.
News: SimpleNexus President Cathleen Schreiner Gates Named 2021 Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine | CitizenWire
LEHI, Utah /CitizenWire/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced Mortgage Women Magazine has recognized Cathleen Schreiner Gates as a Mortgage Star.
News: LBA Ware’s Q1 2021 Mortgage Loan Compensation Report shows slight decrease in basis points paid | CitizenWire
MACON, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today released summary statistics on the state of mortgage industry loan compensation in the first quarter of 2021.
News: Mid America Mortgage CFO Michael Kennemer Receives HousingWire’s Inaugural 2021 Finance Leaders Award | CitizenWire
ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Michael Kennemer has been named to HousingWire’s inaugural 2021 Finance Leaders awards, recognizing the top finance executives driving financial performance, expanding margins, improving liquidity and helping their businesses access capital markets.
News: ReverseVision’s Wendy Peel honored as a Mortgage Women Magazine Mortgage Star for bringing reverse mortgage loans into the mainstream mortgage market | CitizenWire
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ReverseVision®, the leading national provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, announced Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel has been named a Mortgage Star award recipient by Mortgage Women Magazine.
News: NotaryCam’s Expanded Remote Notarization Functionality Receives Honorable Mention In Pandemic Response Category for Fast Company’s 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards | CitizenWire
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, announced today that its remote ink notarization (RIN) functionality and remote online notarization (RON) expansion has been included in the 2021 Fast Company World Changing Ideas Awards.