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LA JOLLA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In a move to significantly reduce lead times for critical diagnostic research components, AAAbio (AAA Biotech, LLC) has announced a major restructuring of its international logistics framework. By empowering a curated network of regional partners, the company is ensuring that its comprehensive suite of Elisa Kits and protein reagents is […]
BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Marketing Courtney Dodd has been named a Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine. The Women of Tech award recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of technology through innovation, leadership and community impact.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Leslie Cheshier, its chief client officer, has been named a 2026 Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine. The award recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of mortgage technology through innovation, leadership and […]
TROY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Audrey Clearwater, Senior Vice President of Sales Operations, has been named a Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine. The award recognizes individuals who are shaping the future of mortgage technology through innovation, leadership and […]
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homeownership programs, today announced that Kathy Gault, DPA Program Specialist, has been named a 2026 Women of Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine, recognizing her impact on advancing mortgage technology and expanding access to affordable housing.
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 that Lisa Binkley, Chief Operations Officer, has been named a Women of Mortgage Tech award winner by Mortgage Women Magazine for 2026. The award recognizes individuals shaping the future […]
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — A Birmingham Scouting America Youth has accomplished an extremely rare and challenging feat that few have attained since the Scouting program began in 1910. Seventeen-year-old Garrett Jones, a member of Troop 4, in Vestavia Hills Alabama has achieved an extraordinary milestone by earning every merit badge in the Scouting America’s premiere […]
GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, today announced that Corey Hampton, Vice President of Product Management, has been named among the 2026 Women of Tech by Mortgage Women Magazine (MWM). The award honors influential women who are driving innovation, […]
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q4 2025 and the full calendar year (CY) 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the […]
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Andria Lightfoot, vice president of client success, has been named a 2026 Mortgage Women Magazine (MWM) Women of Tech Award winner, recognizing her leadership, innovation and impact advancing mortgage technology and […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — What began in 1996 with twelve cancer survivors carrying handwritten flags to the summit of Utah’s highest peak has grown into one of the state’s most powerful annual traditions, presented by Survivor Wellness. This July, Survivors at the Summit celebrates its 30th year — a milestone that speaks not […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — As demand for summer home renovations and household upgrades continues to grow, online savings platform Valuecom today announced the launch of its new “Summer Home Shopping Deals Hub,” designed to bring together the latest promo codes and discounts from home, furniture, building materials, and lifestyle brands in one centralized destination.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — As inflation and rising living expenses continue to affect household budgets across the United States, American consumers are increasingly changing the way they shop online. PromoCodie, a U.S.-focused online coupon and savings platform, recently released new consumer trend insights showing how shoppers are becoming more strategic in their efforts to […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2026 results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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, […]
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: […]
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
