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San Bernardino County Supports Employers Get Job Help with Human Resources Hotline
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board, through a partnership with the California Employers Association, has helped more than 100 businesses with no cost human resources consulting.
California Charity, Families Uniting Families, launches Project Fatherhood with Local Event
LONG BEACH, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Families Uniting Families will be extending an invitation to those in the community to join in a ‘Family Game Night’ on March 24, 2011 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at their offices in St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, located at 525 E. 7th Street, Long Beach.
MCT Trading, Inc. adds Rhonda Beck, CMB as Regional Sales Director
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — MCT Trading, Inc., a recognized leader in hedging and risk management, has announced that Rhonda Beck has joined the firm as regional sales director for its Charlotte, North Carolina office, and will lead the company’s expansion in the Southeast Unites States.
Celebration Media and Talk of the Town News announce 2011 Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (CitizenWire) — Celebration Media and Talk of the Town News have announced the most recent recipients of their Talk of the Town Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction. Award winners can display their ratings in their facilities and on their websites. Additional award recipients will be announced throughout the year.
2011 National Technology in Mortgage Banking: HELM360’s Shay Tengan to Participate in Panel Session on Business Intelligence
POWAY, Calif. (CitizenWire) — HELM360, a business intelligence, analytics and software integration firm, announced its EVP, Shay Tengan, will speak on a panel session that addresses the latest trends and advances in business intelligence (BI). The panel is being held at the MBA’s 2011 National Technology in Mortgage Banking Conference and Exposition.
TeamF1, Inc., a leader in embedded networking and security software, announces partnership with OpenVPN Technologies
FREMONT, Calif. (CitizenWire) — TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, today announced a partnership with OpenVPN Technologies, a leading developer of open source VPN software. This partnership enables additional SSL VPN alternatives for device manufacturers using TeamF1’s SecureF1rst line.
The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One
DES MOINES, Iowa (CitizenWire) — Des Moines author Douglas E. Mitchell today announced the release of his latest book, ‘The MultiThread Marketer: How To Hire (Or Better Yet) Become One’ (ISBN: 9781607460541).
‘3 in 4 Need More’ Campaign Will Make Its Second Road Show Appearance at 2011 LTCi Producers Summit
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — On Sunday April 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the ‘3 in 4 Need More’ campaign will make its second public appearance, following the first in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 8. The campaign seeks to inform Americans that health insurance isn’t enough.
7th Annual INNOVATE Conference for Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50 Users hosted by JMT
PATTERSON, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — The 7th annual INNOVATE conference will be at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut April 27-28. INNOVATE is a two-day conference for nonprofit and public sector organizations interested in improving their working knowledge of popular software Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50.
Raise Funds for The Bob Moog Foundation: New Spectrasonics Omnisphere Library and Contest to Win Custom OMG-1 Synth
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (CitizenWire) — The Bob Moog Foundation today announced that music software developer Spectrasonics has launched a unique, multi-faceted tribute to honor the legacy of synthesizer pioneer Dr. Robert Moog. Spectrasonics has released the ‘Bob Moog Tribute Library’ created by renowned artists for Spectrasonics’ Omnisphere virtual instrument software.
LifeSpan TR3000i is the Best Budget Treadmill as chosen by voters in About.com’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — The LifeSpan TR3000i treadmill, made by PCE Health and Fitness, is the Best Budget Treadmill as chosen by voters in About.com‘s annual Readers’ Choice awards. The LifeSpan TR3000i treadmill was selected over all other treadmills, including other leading brands.
LTC Financial Partners LLC and Caregiver Services Inc. announce Strategic Alliance
KIRKLAND, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Today LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), which educates Americans on the need to plan for long-term care, announces a strategic alliance with Caregiver Services Inc. (CSI), which provides in-home care so people don’t have to leave their homes to receive care elsewhere.
DMD Exhibits DataTrac Originator Mortgage Lending Solution at ICBA Conference
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Del Mar DataTrac, the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, will exhibit and demonstrate its DataTrac Originator mortgage lending point-of-sale solution at the 2011 ICBA National Convention in Orlando.
Alabama Graphics has been awarded the Excellence in Construction Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (CitizenWire) — Alabama Graphics has been awarded the Excellence in Construction Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Birmingham Chapter for their work in The Clubhouse at The Cottages of Baton Rouge.
Austin’s Energy Xtreme earns The Work Truck Show Green Award
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — As fuel prices continue to increase and consume work truck fleet fuel budgets, Energy Xtreme’s Utility Series of Idle Reduction solutions pave the way to lowering fuel consumption and dependence on foreign oil. The company’s work truck line of products was recognized by National Truck Equipment Association.
Atlanta’s Victory Jet LLC offers Luxury Boeing 737-300 for Charters
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Victory Jet, LLC, an aircraft lessee and charter broker specializing in air transportation for professional sports teams, corporate clients and private charter clients, announced today that its flagship Boeing 737-300 is available for charter booking. The 64-seat, VIP-configured luxury jet has a range of approximately 3,000 nautical miles.
The Wall Street Journal’s Women In The Economy Conference to include Pathbuilders President Helene Lollis
ATLANTA, Ga. (CitizenWire) — Pathbuilders is pleased to announce that Helene Lollis will serve as a subject matter expert for the Mid-Career Stage Working Group for The Wall Street Journal’s Executive Task Force on Women in the Economy.
Mortgage Escrow Account Fraud Exposed by Mortgage Audit Expert Jack Conte
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Congress are taking notice, and now, so is Mortgage Audit Service. They all recognize that some mortgage servicers may be guilty of illegal activities servicing the escrow account and are working to uncover the truth and to make positive changes.
Silent Auction: OASA Records to Auction Rare Live Rehearsal Tape Featuring Aretha Franklin and the Late Van McCoy
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — OASA Records announced this week its silent auction of a live and rare rehearsal tape, never heard before, featuring Aretha Franklin and the late Van McCoy singing a tune titled, ‘I Was Made for You, You Were Made for Me.’
Author and Speaker Marilyn Schoeman launches Global Green Light Day on March 21
SEATTLE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Global Green Light Day is a powerful new global movement. Initiated by Marilyn Schoeman, creator of Green Light, it occurs on the first day of spring, March 21. On this day, step out with your Greenest spirit and enjoy Global Green Light Day. The Green Light Goal is: Create the greatest […]
Buffington Homes announces Premier Austin Texas Real Estate at Southpark Meadows
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — Buffington Homes, the leader in Austin Texas real estate for over forty years, is excited to announce the release of their new Capital Plus series homes in The Reserve at Southpark Meadows, a master planned community offering the excitement and convenience of urban living with the affordability of suburban pricing.
Noted Attorney Linda Rost Joins Virtual Law Partners
PALO ALTO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Virtual Law Partners LLP is very pleased to announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property practice with the addition of Dr. Linda Rost as a partner. Dr. Rost joins VLP from the Silicon Valley office of Ropes & Gray where she represented clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and […]
Julia Dean Photo Workshops Opens New Hollywood Center for Teaching, Darkrooms and Exhibitions
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (CitizenWire) — The Julia Dean Photo Workshops, the West Coast’s largest non-degree based school of photography, will mark the opening of its new headquarters in the heart of Hollywood’s Media District on March 26, 2011.
EASEUS Hard Drive Cloning Software Helps Transfer and Protect Data for Windows 7
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — EASEUS Todo Backup, the award-winning backup and disaster recovery solution for the Windows environment, features hard drive and partition clone capabilities to simplify the process of upgrading a hard disk or transferring files to a new hard disk drive for Windows Server 2000 / 2003 / 2008 and Windows […]
P6010 SIGINT Tuner announced by Protium Technologies, Inc.
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. (CitizenWire) — After several years of intensive technical development, Protium Technologies, Inc. is shipping the P6010 tuner, an advanced yet inexpensive component from the company’s growing SIGINT receiver product line. The SDR/FPGA-based modular design covers the 20-6,000 MHz frequency range in a small brick package specifically designed for cost-sensitive tactical applications.
Foreclosure Deals says Changing Market Indicates It Could Be the Best Time to Buy a Foreclosure
MIAMI, Fla. (CitizenWire) — Foreclosure Deals, an online leader in the foreclosure listings and foreclosure information industry, reports that rising mortgage costs and declining foreclosures in many areas signals that now could be the best chance homebuyers have to save money on discount foreclosure homes.
Trans Marine Propulsion Systems Corrects Announcement of March 9, 2011
SEATTLE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — On March 9, Trans Marine Propulsion Systems issued a press release that included errors, corrected here. The release stated that TMPS had secured a sales and service agreement from Valley Power Systems for the Volvo Penta Industrial Diesel line, and that TMPS will be providing sales and service for the west […]
Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development – 2nd Edition announced by KnowledgeAdvisors
CHICAGO, Ill. (CitizenWire) — KnowledgeAdvisors, a learning measurement software and solutions company that improves the effectiveness of learning, today announced the publication of a new book titled ‘Human Capital Analytics: Measuring and Improving Talent Development – 2nd Edition’ (ISBN: 9781595716446) by its CEO and COO, Kent Barnett and Jeffrey Berk respectively.
United States and Canada Mark 20th Anniversary of Air Quality Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CitizenWire) — The United States and Canada today marked the 20th anniversary of the U.S. – Canada Air Quality Agreement, an agreement that has significantly reduced acid rain and smog. Through this agreement, the United States and Canada have made great strides to reduce harmful air pollution. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and […]
Arizona, Florida and New Jersey Mortgage Lenders Choose DMD DataTrac Originator POS Technology
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Del Mar DataTrac, Inc., the leading provider of affordable end-to-end mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, has signed a community bank and three mortgage lenders for its DataTrac Originator point-of-sale (POS) automation solution.
idsDoc Platform from International Document Services, Inc. gets enhanced e-Signature options
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (CitizenWire) — International Document Services, Inc., a mortgage document preparation vendor, has enhanced the e-signature options for the idsDoc platform. Changes were made based on the feedback and demand of customers and reflect the growing demand for more sophisticated e-signature capabilities that also keeps the process simple for borrowers and lenders […]
Insight Research Corp study says U.S. Businesses Will Spend $237 Billion on Managed Telecom Services Over Five Years
MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. (CitizenWire) — While U.S. business spending on wireline telecommunications services are expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, spending on managed services is expected to grow at a compounded rate of 12 percent over the period, says a new market study from Insight Research.
DeRosa Mangold Consulting recognized with the Sage President’s Circle Award for superior performance in fiscal year 2010
AUSTIN, Texas (CitizenWire) — DeRosa Mangold Consulting, a full-service Value Added Reseller of accounting software and a Sage Platinum Partner, was recently recognized with the Sage President’s Circle Award for superior performance in fiscal year 2010, which ended September 30.
Del Mar DataTrac celebrates 20th Anniversary, Surpassing $2 Trillion Funded through DataTrac SaaS
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Del Mar DataTrac (DMD), the leading provider of affordable mortgage lending automation solutions, and an industry pioneer in business intelligence, paperless lending, and loan process workflow tools, is observing its 20th anniversary in 2011.
Integrated Document Collaboration with IBM LotusLive announced by eXpresso Corp
PALO ALTO, Calif. (CitizenWire) — eXpresso Corporation, a pioneering provider of online community solutions for business, is introducing real-time, online editing and collaboration of Microsoft Office and IBM Lotus Symphony files in IBM LotusLive.
Edupoint Educational Systems GENESIS SIS selected by SFUSD for student management
IRVINE, Calif. (CitizenWire) — Edupoint Educational Systems, a leading student information system (SIS) solutions provider to the national K-12 market and based in Irvine, California, has been selected to implement its GENESIS SIS solution suite for the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD).
Internationally recognized Chef Charlie Trotter will become the first Chef to officially sponsor the BCA
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. (CitizenWire) — Internationally recognized Chef Charlie Trotter will become the first Chef to officially sponsor the BCA, a culinary and hospitality organization that focuses on advancing diversity within the industry. Electrolux Professional will be the chair and title sponsor in celebrating diversity at the BCA’s 18th Annual Gala and Cultural Awareness […]
Trans Marine Propulsion Systems appointed Service Center for Volvo Penta Line by Valley Power Systems
SEATTLE, Wash. (CitizenWire) — Seattle-based Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. (TMPS), known worldwide for their diesel service and engineering department, has secured a sales and service agreement from Valley Power Systems for the Volvo Penta Industrial Diesel line. TMPS will be providing sales and service for the west coast of the United States, which includes […]
Laurie Spira has joined DocMagic Inc. as chief compliance officer
CARSON, Calif. (CitizenWire) — DocMagic, Inc., the mortgage industry’s leading provider of compliant loan document solutions, announced that Laurie Spira has joined the company as chief compliance officer.