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Adeptive Software and Quandis announce New Partnership
FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management technology solutions, and Adeptive Software, the developer of ResWare(TM), announced that they have with integrated Quandis’ interface to the government’s Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) database for bankruptcy searches.
DAX LLC announcea additional U.S. patent for cloud-based media workflow application for film and TV
CULVER CITY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DAX LLC and its parent company, Sample Digital Holdings LLC, announce today that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent for ‘a system and method for media content collaboration throughout the media production process,’ as U.S. Patent No. 8,218,764.
Antimicrobial Screen Protecting Films for iPhone and iPad Announced
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Accurate Imaging Resources announced this week its launch of Accurate Films – screen protectors for cell phones, tablets, laptops, monitors, PCs, and LCD TVs. ‘These new multipurpose and multifunctional screen protectors will work for Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy 3S phones, Apple iPads and more,’ Michael Doyle, Director of Sales for […]
Atlanta-based Boddie Law Firm, LLC offers Zealous, Efficient, Dedicated Legal Representation
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — The Boddie Law Firm, LLC, an Atlanta-based criminal defense, personal injury and family law practice, has opened its newest office in the Douglasville, Ga. area at 8333 E. Office Park Dr., a short distance from the Douglasville County Courthouse.
LendingQB’s Binh Dang named a ‘Top 40 Under 40’ Most Influential Mortgage Pro
COSTA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that its president, Mr. Binh Dang, has been named to National Mortgage Professional magazine’s Top 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40 list.
United Wholesale Mortgage announced that it designed and launched a unique dashboard-level reporting system for brokers
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), a top-10 national wholesale mortgage lender, announced that it designed and launched a unique dashboard-level reporting system for brokers. Dubbed Account Success Report (ASR), the proprietary system tracks and analyzes brokers’ loan quality, efficiency and production. A monthly report is produced containing key information that gives brokers […]
2013 Ely Winter Festival features Snow Sculptures and ArtWalk Event for 20th Anniversary
ELY, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — The 20th annual Ely Winter Festival runs from Feb. 1 to the 10th in the northern Minnesota tourist city known for its local beauty and wilderness. The volunteer Board has announced a celebratory, expanded schedule of events with something for all ages and interests taking place over the Festival’s 10-day period […]
ArteQuesta announces Israeli Masters Collection – historically significant art
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ArteQuesta launches its Israeli Masters Collection, announces Rayah Levy and Jessica Jacobson, co-founders of ArteQuesta. This collection is the culmination of a decade of work to gather and preserve historically significant art works by Israeli Master Artists during Israel’s emergence as the Jewish state.
California’s fastest growing brokerage continues Central Valley expansion
FRESNO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Chad Seiler and Steve Parson as property and casualty insurance brokers and principals in its Fresno office. Seiler and Parson bring an extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation cost […]
Huge Lots of Pavestone Inventory to be Sold and Auctioned by IAAS Worldwide
HAGERSTOWN, Md. /CitizenWire/ — Home owners and contractors envisioning spring home improvement projects like building a beautiful patio, walkway, retaining wall or surrounding gardens and pools with pavers from IAAS could save a budget-minded builder thousands of dollars. Offered to the general public as well as special pricing for contractors, handyman companies and decorators, by […]
Titan Lenders Corp’s Capital Solutions unit adds Joel Veenstra as National Sales Director
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Titan Capital Solutions, a wholly-owned correspondent lending subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., has hired Joel Veenstra, a 24-year financial services sales executive, to lead its burgeoning sales team as national sales director. In addition to his sales leadership duties, Veenstra will be responsible for driving Titan’s growth […]
Alternatives for Seniors and LTC Financial Partners Join Forces to Ease Shift to Senior Living
KIRKLAND, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP) announces an alliance with Alternatives for Seniors, the leading senior housing and services online directory. ‘Together our two companies will ease the transition to senior living, which usually involves a host of stressful lifestyle and financial adjustments,’ says Cameron Truesdell, CEO of LTCFP.
Webinar for non-profits: Mark Rhode to Speak On ‘Integrated Marketing for Nonprofits’
DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Orange Leap’s monthly Shine Brighter Series of webcasts for nonprofits continues on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, 2 p.m. EST, with ‘Integrated Marketing for Nonprofits’ presented by Mark Rhode, vice president at Russ Reid.
Award-Winning Radio Personality Sheena Metal Celebrates Four Years at LA Talk Radio
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Countering the rapid turnover of 21st century radio personalities, a four-year on-air run is a milestone, especially when it keeps on running. Veteran radio host and personality Sheena Metal recently celebrated her 1,000th broadcast by interviewing LA Talk Radio station owner/founder Sam Hasson. The celebration was a ramp-up to […]
DesignWise Medical and Cnicus LLC to develop medical device used to confirm the correct placement of feeding tubes in infants
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Pediatric non-profit, DesignWise Medical, Inc., in conjunction with Cnicus LLC (Chicago, Ill.) has been awarded a $25,000 grant by the Atlanta Pediatric Device Consortium to continue the development of a medical device used to confirm the correct placement of feeding tubes in infants and children.
New App for iPhone and iPad: Digiarty Software’s Space Settlers is a Sci-Fi Game with Extraordinary Visuals
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Digiarty Software today is proud to announce that ‘Space Settlers’ – the first and adventurous multiplayer online Sci-Fi game for iOS based iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available on app store. Upon the release of this online real-time strategy game, intrepid Sci-Fi gamers can embark on numerous […]
Synergy Purchase by Chesterfield County Public Schools Includes Proviso Allowing Virginia Schools to License Full Suite
MESA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market, has been awarded a contract to implement its Synergy Education Platform for the Chesterfield County Public Schools (CCPS) after an extensive evaluation and RFP process.
The Mission of National Structured Funding™ is to become a leader in the Structured Settlement industry
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — National Structured Funding announces the launch of its website and services in 50 states. Buyer of structured settlements, fixed annuities, state lotteries, royalty payments, nationwide.
iFOS announces External Application Reviewers Needed for CDFI Fund Programs and Native American CDFI Assistance Program
CLARKSVILLE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions (iFOS) Managing Consultants, LLC is seeking applicants to serve as field reviewers in evaluating grant applications submitted to the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) for the fiscal year 2013 funding rounds of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) […]
Sixth Meeting of the U.S.-Chile Environmental Affairs Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Dr. Kerri-Ann Jones will lead the United States delegation and co-chair the sixth meeting of the U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Environmental Affairs Council and fourth meeting of the U.S.-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation […]
World Savvy study and cultural exchange program in Bangladesh enables US youth
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Thirty U.S. youth leaders and five U.S. educators are set to return next Saturday, January 12, 2013, from a month-long immersion study and cultural exchange program in Bangladesh from World Savvy. The group studied how global climate change has impacted local communities in Bangladesh, and upon return to the U.S., […]
Edgewood Partners has added Terri Parreira as a property and casualty insurance producer
FRESNO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Terri Parreira as a property and casualty insurance producer and principal in its Fresno office. Parreira brings an extensive knowledge of risk management, property and liability insurance and workers’ compensation cost control to EPIC.
Long-term Care Industry Firms to Merge: Individual Commercial Brokerage, Inc. and Gelbwaks Executive Marketing Corp.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. /CitizenWire/ — The National LTC Network is pleased to announce the merger of two of its member firms’ Long Term Care insurance brokerage operations. Effective January 1, 2013, Individual Commercial Brokerage, Inc. (ICB) and Gelbwaks Executive Marketing Corp. (GEM) are combining their two award-winning and nationally-recognized operations.
New StegAlyzerFS Application offers Rapid Field Triage for Detecting Digital Steganography
FAIRMONT, W.Va. /CitizenWire/ — Backbone Security, Inc., the global leader in advanced digital steganography detection and hidden information extraction tools, is pleased to announce a new addition to their highly acclaimed StegAlyzer family of products.
Calumet Gallery in Hollywood hosts new Exhibit with Five Photographers Exploring Vision Beyond Documentation
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Calumet Photographic is proud to host this exceptional exhibit that offers deeply personal work from photographers exploring new themes: ‘Five Views’ represents recent work by five emerging photographers in the gallery of Calumet’s Hollywood store located at 1135 N. Highland Ave. The exhibit begins January 8 and runs through February […]
The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association announces Confab: Connections Focused on Your Future
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — The Texas Mortgage Bankers Association (TMBA) today announced that its annual Southern Secondary Market Conference – dubbed ‘Connections Focused on Your Future’ – will be held at the Marriott Woodlands Waterway Hotel and Convention Center in Houston, Texas on February 12-14, 2013.
Banking Grades continues to issue an A rating to Bank of Southern California
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Bank of Southern California N.A., a locally owned community business bank, has been recognized as one of the top small business lenders among medium sized banks for the largest number and dollar volume of 7(a) loans in 2012 in the greater San Diego area according to the U.S. Small Business […]
New ready-to-drink beverage Re-Fuel™ Energy Drink launched in 16-oz Can for Retail and Nightclubs
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Multi-Flow Industries, a fountain-beverage manufacturer and distributor for over 75 years, recently introduced one of its best-selling brands – Re-Fuel(TM) – in a 16-ounce can. This product launch represents the premier introduction of a ready-to-drink beverage from the company that helped to revolutionize energy drinks available for nightclubs and bars […]
Jane Bach to Appear at LAWIM Singer-Songwriter Night at M Bar
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jane Bach, writer of hit songs for Reba McEntire, Jo Dee Messina and many others, joins four noted artists in a special performance on Wednesday, January 9, for the next Singer-Songwriter Night presented by the Los Angeles Women in Music at the M Bar in Hollywood. Hosted by hit songwriter/performer […]
Homeplace Insurance Brokers Inc acquired by Edgewood Partners Insurance Center
ONTARIO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today it has entered into an agreement to acquire Homeplace Insurance Brokers, Inc.
Museum-Quality Artwork Collections with Resources for Art Investors at ArteQuesta.com
MILL VALLEY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ArteQuesta co-founders Jessica Jacobson and Rayah Levy today announced the long-awaited launch of ArteQuesta.com, the company’s intuitive new web portal featuring museum-quality artworks and collections.
Nine Brokers Named to Georgia Association of Business Brokers Million Dollar Club for 2012
ATLANTA, Ga., /CitizenWire/ — Nine members of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) helped entrepreneurs buy and sell more than $40 million worth of small and medium businesses in 2012. ‘The Georgia market for buying and selling businesses remains strong with a large number of buyers with the financial ability to make significant purchases,’ […]
Marie Bruning joins Bank of Southern California’s San Diego Management Team
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Bank of Southern California N.A. has announced that Marie Bruning has joined the bank as Vice President, Client Relationship Manager. She is responsible for business development and client relationship management for the company, and will be headquartered in the company’s corporate office in Del Mar.
Edupoint Educational Systems’ Synergy Solution Receives Endorsement from Council of Administrators of Special Education
MESA, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information management systems provider to the national K-12 market, has received an endorsement for their Synergy(R) Special Education (SE) solution from the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE).
Silliker 3rd Party Food Safety Audit lands Multi-Flow Industries, a manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages, a score of 98.4 percent
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Multi-Flow Industries, proudly announced its prestigious 2012 Silliker 3rd Party Food Safety Audit, which landed the manufacturer of fountain-dispensed beverages a score of 98.4 percent. The audit covered Food Safety as well as GMP requirements.
2013 Driving Away Hunger Campaign launched by Premier Medical Transportation
COLTON, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Premier Medical Transportation, a Colton-based medical transportation company, has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to serve Riverside and San Bernardino in a year-long campaign, Driving Away Hunger. Premier Medical Transportation will donate one meal to Second Harvest Food Bank for every transport call they receive. The Driving Away Hunger campaign […]
Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 earned by Medical Care Alert
NOVI, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Medical Care Alert, a national provider of emergency medical alert systems for senior citizens, has earned the 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award in recognition of superior customer service. This recognition is only awarded to the top 5 percent of all companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of […]
According to a new report from Thintri, Soaring Wireless Data Traffic Creates Opportunities in Bandwidth Leasing
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — According to a new report from Thintri, Inc., scarcity of wireless bandwidth is creating extraordinary opportunities in bandwidth leasing, particularly in wireless systems. The global telecommunications industry faces an imminent crisis in growth of mobile data traffic, and its inability to meet growing demand with the industry’s present (and planned) […]
SecuGen Corp to demo compatibility of SecuGen Hamster Fingerprint Readers with Android OS at CES 2013 in Las Vegas
SANTA CLARA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce a demonstration of Android(TM) compatibility with SecuGen Hamster IV(TM) and Hamster Plus(TM) fingerprint readers. This demonstration will be shown in SecuGen’s booth (#36175) at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 8 – 11, 2013.