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News: Roofing Contractor Couto Construction Wins Owens Corning Award for Philanthropy | CitizenWire

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — In 2018, “Couto Cares” became Couto Construction’s company motto and it continues to be at the heart of what this roofing contractor stands for most. That’s why they’re excited to announce that they were the recent recipient of the Pinnacle Award, an Owens Corning Community Award, in the community category.

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News: Atlanta Native Singer Tony Hightower Kicks Off the New Jazz Concert Season at Friday Jazz at The High Museum in Atlanta Friday, June 17 | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — At a time when Jazz music could truly use a boost in listenership, singer Tony Hightower is on a mission to be the bridge to help a younger generation of appreciators crossover. With his sophomore album LEGACY entering the marketplace in June 2022, all-around singer/entertainer Hightower – a protégé of the […]

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News: As the Cost of Food Soars, Move For Hunger and North American Van Lines Renew their Partnership to Provide Hunger Relief | CitizenWire

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — North American Van Lines, Inc., one of the world’s largest van lines and a provider of the highest quality personalized moving experience for over 88 years, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have announced their ninth partnership renewal.

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News: Georgia State Soccer Association Partners with CaptainU to Create New Recruiting Pathways for Athletes | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Georgia State Soccer Association – the official National State Association of USSF, as well as the recognized national soccer association within the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), the worldwide governing body for soccer – announced today a new partner in CaptainU, powered by Stack Sports, to help more athletes find […]

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News: DualSafe Password Manager: An Easy-to-Use and Secure Password Manager Featuring AES-256 Encryption and Dark Web Monitor | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — iTop today officially launched its advanced password management tool- DualSafe Password Manager, offering the ultimate protection of online account information and fast logins. By applying AES-256, the industry’s strongest encryption standard, and the built-in security tools, DualSafe provides password management with a high-security level.

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News: Pompano Beach CRA Seeks Restaurant Developer/Operator for Prime Site: Restaurant to Anchor Old Town Arts and Entertainment District | CitizenWire

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified respondents for the development and operations of a restaurant located in the “Old Town Arts and Entertainment District” in the City of Pompano Beach. The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) process is to select a […]

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News: Mortgage Markets CUSO implements Mortgage Coach to increase mortgage lending engagement at credit unions | CitizenWire

IRVINE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Mortgage Coach, a borrower conversion platform empowering mortgage lenders to educate borrowers with interactive presentations that model home loan performance over time, announced today that Mortgage Markets CUSO, LLC has implemented Mortgage Coach to grow mortgage lending engagement at the credit unions it serves.

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News: The Spodak Dental Group Completes 45th Anniversary Celebration by Changing 45 Lives and Donating More Than $107,000 in Dental Treatment | CitizenWire

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The Spodak Dental Group team is honored and proud to have been a staple in the Delray Beach community since 1976. As their way of saying thanks and giving back, they spent their entire 45th Anniversary Year providing complimentary dental services to community members who otherwise wouldn’t be able to […]

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News: Ida Gasparova is a Living Inspiration for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Rising Fashion Icons | CitizenWire

MILAN, Italy /CitizenWire/ — Renowned European entrepreneur, model, and fashion icon, Ida Gasparova has proudly announced the launch of her new Capsule Collection under her fashion brand Incantevole Milano. In 2021, Ida ventured into entrepreneurship with her fashion line Incantevelo Milano, which is designed exclusively for young and fearless women.

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News: ACES Quality Management Unveils Certified ACES Administrator Program at Inaugural ACES ENGAGE Event in Colorado Springs | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the launch of its Certified ACES Administrator (CAA) program during its inaugural ACES ENGAGE event, held May 23-25, 2022 at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.

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News: Down Payment Resource analysis finds that 33% of declined mortgage applications are declined for reasons addressable with homebuyer assistance | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the nationwide database for U.S. homebuyer assistance programs, today announced findings from an analysis showing that a substantial share of mortgage loan applications are both declined for reasons that can be addressed with homebuyer assistance and eligible for homebuyer assistance programs.

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News: T8iana – THE SIGN You Have Been Looking For | CitizenWire

MELBOURNE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — Australian Pop Singer Songwriter, T8iana, who was recently featured in Rolling Stone Magazine’s Global Artist Spotlight, has often talked about her dark past which involved assault and bullying by strong male figures, as she was growing up as a trans kid. She has released her latest single ‘The Sign’ on 13th […]

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News: KPost Roofing & Waterproofing Receives National Excellence in Construction Award from Associated Builders and Contractors for Globe Life Field | CitizenWire

DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — KPost Roofing & Waterproofing today announced work on the Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, has earned a national Excellence in Construction® Pyramid Award, presented during ABC’s Convention 2022 in San Antonio, on March 16. The EIC awards are the construction industry’s leading national competition that honors general and specialty contractors […]

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News: Kelly Roofing Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Florida Roof Owners | CitizenWire

NAPLES, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Kelly Roofing, an award-winning roofing company, celebrates their 50th anniversary on June 13, 2022. The company was founded by Joe Kelly, Sr., in 1972 and is now run by his son, Ken Kelly. For decades, Kelly Roofing has helped Florida homeowners extend the lifespan of their roofs, and they plan to […]

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News: City of Pompano Beach and its CRA Issue Invitation to Negotiate to Master Developers Globally | CitizenWire

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The City of Pompano Beach (City) and the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) have issued an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) for a Master Developer to help the City and CRA create a new Downtown and realize the vision of an exciting destination for businesses, residents, tourists, and other investment […]

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News: North Dakota Soccer Association Partners with Sports Connect To Advance The Game Using Innovative Technology | CitizenWire

BISMARK, N.D. /CitizenWire/ — North Dakota Soccer Association (NDSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in the state, has announced a new five-year partnership with Sports Connect to grow and advance the game of soccer in North Dakota. Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, will provide technology solutions for the state association, NDSA member […]

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News: Kastle and Move For Hunger Join Together in the Fight Against Hunger for the Third Year | CitizenWire

RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Kastle, an industry leader in security property technology, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have partnered up again to fight food insecurity and food waste nationwide. Kastle joined Move For Hunger in 2020 and has since contributed over 150,000 meals to food insecure communities across the […]

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News: ViewTech Borescopes Exhibiting This Month at Three Leading Industry Conferences | CitizenWire

TRAVERSE City, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting for the first time at three leading North American conferences, all taking place this month. ViewTech’s line of video borescopes will be on display for attendees and exhibitors during AUTOMATE, the Global Energy Show, and the International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo.

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News: End-to-end transport Solution for Medical therapies and Products Relying on Cold Chain: Secure, Traceable, Reusable | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Southern California based Mergers and Acquisitions firm ProNova Partners has been commissioned to facilitate investment in or the sale of a patented, groundbreaking packaging technology. The technology facilitates a secure, traceable, and reusable end-to-end transport solution for expensive medical therapies and products that rely on the cold chain.

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News: Raytheon Chesapeake Depot reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) | CitizenWire

RICHMOND, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Raytheon Chesapeake Depot in Chesapeake, Virginia has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry’s Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

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News: EPIC Adds to Life and Executive Benefits Platform with Acquisition of Dixon Wells, Inc. | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (EPIC) announced today that it has acquired Dixon Wells, Inc. (Dixon Wells) in a strategic move to expand EPIC’s geographic footprint in the life insurance, executive benefits, and financial advisory distribution businesses under the Vanbridge Life and Executive Benefits umbrella.

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News: Graham V. Bayly Joins EPIC’s Midwest Region and Financial Services Division | CitizenWire

CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that Graham V. Bayly has joined the firm as a managing principal and Midwest Private Equity practice leader in its Financial Services division.

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News: Students Complete HBCU Green Fund’s Fellowship – Primed for Growing Opportunities in Clean Energy | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — After successfully completing a rigorous fellowship that exposes students to opportunities in clean energy and sustainability, Serena Echols was awarded an internship assisting a community in Florida that was exposed to contaminated groundwater. One of twelve students selected by the HBCU Green Fund to participate in their inaugural Atlanta University Center […]

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News: Bird Conservancy of the Rockies Announces Summit to Conserve North America’s Central Grasslands | CitizenWire

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — More than 200 organizations across eight sectors representing Mexico, Canada, the U.S., and Indigenous Nations, came together for two days in May for a multi-national summit to commit to conserve North America’s Central Grasslands. Hosted by the Grasslands Roadmap Planning Committee, the announcement comes from Bird Conservancy of the Rockies, […]

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News: Legacy Launch Pad Publishing releases comedic memoir about mother-daughter relationships by Bonnie Lorber Habyan | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — How can you honor a lifetime of quirky, funny and off-color perspectives from your beloved but aging mom? If you’re Bonnie Lorber Habyan, you gather all those moments, write them into a hilarious book and launch it on her 91st birthday. Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is proud to be releasing […]

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News: iEmergent appoints Chris Richey as Chief Analytics Officer | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Chris Richey as chief analytics officer. In this role, Richey will oversee and expand upon iEmergent’s data analytics capabilities, which help mortgage lenders identify gaps in sales coverage and […]

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News: EPIC Marketing & Design Team Wins Communicator Awards | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that its marketing and design team has been recognized for multiple Communicator Awards for its work in 2021. The Communicator Awards are an international awards program recognizing big ideas in marketing and […]

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News: Midland Public Schools (Michigan) Selects Synergy Education Platform | CitizenWire

MIDLAND, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint Educational Systems announced today that Midland Public Schools (MPS) has selected the company’s industry-leading Synergy® Student Education Platform for its K-12 student information and learning management needs. The district’s Synergy solution will include Synergy Student Information System (SIS), Synergy Online Registration, Synergy MTSS, and Synergy Special Education (SE).

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News: Mortgage lenders are now able to use FormFree AccountChek to satisfy Freddie Mac’s reverification of employment requirement | CitizenWire

ATHENS, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — FormFree® today announced that its AccountChek® digital asset verification service supports a new enhancement to Freddie Mac’s Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM) solution that makes assessment of borrower employment easier, faster, less expensive and more fraud-resistant.

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News: Silicon Valley Enthusiast is a Top East Bay Used Car Dealer | CitizenWire

HAYWARD, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Used car shoppers have quickly discovered that Silicon Valley Enthusiast (SVE) is the best dealership in the East Bay to go to for premium vehicles at highly competitive prices. As their company name suggests, the team at SVE are long-time car aficionados that are fully committed to helping customers find the […]

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News: NGPA Commences Pride Month by Giving Back: 2022 Scholarship Cycle Opens | CitizenWire

ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Today, the NGPA is proud to announce the opening of its most comprehensive scholarship offering in the organization’s history. NGPA is excited to announce that this year the organization is providing over $300,000 in scholarship dollars, which is doubled from 2021. This is possible due to the generosity of […]

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News: Cheryl Messner joins Sales Boomerang to oversee customer experience department | CitizenWire

WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that it has tapped Cheryl Messner to manage its customer experience departments. In her new role, Messner will define strategies to enhance Sales Boomerang’s customer experience, engagement, success and operations as well as help the company build […]

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News: Couple Writes Ideal Book for People Thinking About Parenthood, Those Already Expecting, or New Parents Wanting Some Comfort As They Navigate Delightful Highs And Overwhelming Lows | CitizenWire

MELBOURNE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — “What Do You Even Do With A Baby? A Parent’s First Year” (ISBN: 978-0228869689) is a book aiming to demystify parenting so people can make well-informed decisions about becoming one. Authors Sarah and James Dunham struggled with the lack of a clear picture of what life would be like on the […]

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News: Assurant Turns Their Miles Into Meals, Donating Over 380,000 Meals to Food Insecure Communities | CitizenWire

RED BANK, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a leading global business services company that supports, protects and connects major consumer purchases, embarked on the third annual “Turning Miles Into Meals” challenge this April to benefit core charitable partner, Move For Hunger.

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