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News: Become a Certified Sommelier in One Week: Wine School of Philadelphia Launches Summer Wine School 2025 | CitizenWire

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — The Wine School of Philadelphia today announced the return of Summer Wine School, offering students across the country the opportunity to earn their sommelier certification in just one week. With flexible evening classes and a hands-on curriculum, the program has become a go-to for aspiring wine professionals and serious enthusiasts alike.

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News: Q2 Industrial Manufacturing Soars 31% for Planned Projects Over $100M; June Planned Industrial Projects Hit 141 | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. According to the firm’s research, 141 new industrial manufacturing projects were tracked in June 2025 alone, reflecting robust activity across North America.

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News: Informative Research’s Shannon Santos Named MPA Elite Woman Award Honoree | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and a leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, announced today that its executive vice president, Shannon Santos, has been named a 2025 Mortgage Professional America (MPA) Elite Woman Award recipient.

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News: Avatar Construction Expands Design-Build Expertise in Ground-Up Developments Across Massachusetts & New Hampshire | CitizenWire

BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — Avatar Construction, a premier design-build firm specializing in ground-up developments, is setting a new standard in the construction industry across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. With proven expertise in Multi-Family Apartments, condominiums, hotels, and mixed-use projects, Avatar Construction offers a full spectrum of services designed to streamline complex developments from concept through […]

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News: Strategic Benefits Advisors outlines what plan sponsors need to know about the One Big Beautiful Bill | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) today released a practical summary of the employee benefits provisions contained in the newly enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. While the legislation spans a wide range of tax and policy changes, SBA’s summary highlights […]

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News: Edimakor Celebrates its 1st Anniversary: Join the Festivities with Exclusive Gifts and Discounts! | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In celebration of its first anniversary, Edimakor, the creative video editing software trusted by content creators around the world, is thrilled to launch a limited-time Sales Promotion Event. This special campaign gives users the chance to enjoy exclusive discounts and win exciting gifts.

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News: By Light Achieves CMMC-Level 2 Certification | CitizenWire

MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) is proud to announce that it has been officially appraised at Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, demonstrating the company’s deep commitment to safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and meeting the cybersecurity requirements of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

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News: Dovenmuehle’s 2024 SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Reports Validate Robust Internal Controls and Data Security Standards | CitizenWire

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leading mortgage subservicer, today announced the successful completion of its 2024 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1® Type 2 and SOC 2® Type 2 audits. These independent audits, conducted by the public accounting and business advisory firm Plante Moran, PLLC, affirm Dovenmuehle’s adherence to the highest standards […]

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News: Black Friday Reimagined: A Brand Built for Acquisition | CitizenWire

MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — A one of a kind intellectual property suite is now available for full acquisition, offering an unprecedented opportunity to own the Black Friday season, Empire License, Inc. announced today. The Black Friday Lifestyle is not just a brand – it’s an immersive retail experience that blends AI, family entertainment, loyalty rewards, […]

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News: The Wake-Up Call: Challenging Feminism’s Impact on Dating | CitizenWire

BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland /CitizenWire/ — If dating feels like one big performance review and you’re constantly trying to prove you’re good enough, this book is your permission slip to stop. Meet “Stop Hating Dating, Start Being You” (ISBN: 978-1834182261) – the bold and brutally honest read from Gold Coast-based author Sarah van Eck, which is […]

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News: CFD Companies’ Support of Social Media Marketing Validated by Adviser Appearance at Jolt! Conference | CitizenWire

KOKOMO, Ind. /CitizenWire/ — CFD Companies’ efforts to support adviser marketing were validated recently when CFD affiliated financial adviser Rachael Camp was a featured panelist at the 2025 Jolt! Conference. Social media marketing remains prohibited at many financial services firms, but CFD has calculated that the extra regulatory burdens are a part of providing exceptional […]

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News: Friday Harbor launches open APIs to give mortgage lenders and vendors more integration flexibility | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the availability of open APIs, giving lenders and vendors a new level of flexibility in how they integrate Friday Harbor into their mortgage tech stack.

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News: Radiodetection and UTTO Elevate Utility Locating with Integrated Field Intelligence | CitizenWire

BRISTOL, England /CitizenWire/ — UTTO’s Locate Assurance® now integrates into Radiodetection’s Locate Performance Management™, delivering advanced data-driven solutions and driving the industry forward. This strategic collaboration delivers real-time quality checks, in-depth data analysis and highly accurate mapping for utility locators.

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News: New Industry Research Shows Direct Mail Outpaces Digital in Performance Gains | CitizenWire

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Direct mail is proving its staying power, according to new industry research commissioned by Franklin Madison Direct and conducted by Circlebox. The 2025 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report shows 67% of marketers saw improved direct mail performance over the past 12 months – the highest lift among all direct marketing channels, […]

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News: Down Payment Resource announces strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ to expand access to homebuyer assistance programs | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced a strategic partnership with FirstHome IQ, a nonprofit empowering the next generation of homeowners through modern, accessible financial education and tools for industry partners.

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News: Nut Studio Breaks Barriers to Local AI Deployment – No Coding Required | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Since iMyFone has officially launched Nut Studio on May, an innovative desktop application designed to make local deployment of Large Language Models (LLMs) accessible to everyone – no programming skills required, users include individuals and businesses can harness the power of advanced AI completely offline, ensuring maximum privacy, security, and […]

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News: Informative Research Expands Verification Platform with Halcyon Integration | CitizenWire

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Informative Research (IR), a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the availability of Halcyon’s IRS tax transcript service within the IR Verification Platform. This enhancement expands Informative Research’s suite of verification of income and employment (VOI/E) options.

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News: Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanding National Impact | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today celebrates the 5th anniversary of its founding with the release of its mid-year impact data, highlighting important growth in scholarship awards, industry sponsorship, and national reach. Since 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities across the United […]

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News: EKC PR Client Michael Naizu’s Film ‘Bound For Glory,’ Starring Janel Parrish, Named Finalist in Gold House’s AAPI Renaissance Rally | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Janel Parrish (“Pretty Little Liars,” “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) will star in the feature adaptation of “Bound For Glory,” an emotionally resonant indie drama from rising AAPI filmmaker Michael Naizu, EKC PR announced today.

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News: ‘Deceit, Corruption, Cover-Up,’ A True Story Written by Michael Leonetti, the Innocent Victim | CitizenWire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Michael Leonetti, a well-known entertainer and master chef was wrongfully arrested, convicted and jailed for a crime he did not commit. It took him 12 years in jail to prove his innocence. His book details and exposes all court documents confirming it was a huge cover-up by the courts, lawyers, […]

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News: Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, Visits Dr. Howard Zucker’s ‘Docology’ Podcast on July 14 | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Tommy Thompson will join host Dr. Howard Zucker for an upcoming episode of the viewer-interactive podcast, “Docology,” on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1 p.m. ET, HANG Media announced today. Thompson, who served under President George W. Bush, is the latest in […]

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News: Food and Beverage Rebounds in June with 56 New Industrial Planned Projects Igniting Growth After Decline | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads just released its June 2025 report, revealing a notable rebound in planned capital project spending for the North American Food and Beverage industry. After two months of decline, the sector saw a strong comeback with 56 new projects confirmed. June saw month-over-month growth across all categories with new […]

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News: MMI Strengthens Unified Mortgage Tech Solution with Major Q2 Enhancements | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /CitizenWire/ — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry’s sole provider of a unified mortgage technology solution, today announced a series of major platform enhancements and strategic product upgrades delivered in Q2 2025. These developments reinforce MMI’s leadership as the only cohesive system delivering market intelligence, predictive borrower alerts, conversation-driven CRM, and […]

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News: Click n’ Close Honored as Top USDA Wholesale Mortgage Lender Award for Second Consecutive Year | CitizenWire

ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced it has been honored for the second year in a row as a 2025 Top Wholesale Lender Champion by the United States Department of Agriculture. This recognition underscores Click n’ Close’s continued commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative […]

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News: Snappy Tomato Pizza Expands with New Maysville, KY Location | CitizenWire

MAYSVILLE, Ky. /CitizenWire/ — Snappy Tomato Pizza is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its newest location in Maysville, Kentucky, bringing its famous pizza, fresh ingredients, and friendly service to the local community. Scheduled to open in late July, the new store will be located in the Bluegrass Center at 1122 US HWY 68 […]

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News: 25 Mortgage Executives Bridge Local Advocacy and National Innovation Through Dual Roles with TMC and State MBAs | CitizenWire

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Twenty-five executive leaders from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) have been identified as holding current leadership positions in their respective state Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBAs), showcasing a growing alignment between grassroots industry advocacy and national operational collaboration.

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News: A New Survey from Handy Recovery Advisor Shows Over 70% of U.S. Users Have Faced Data Loss | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Handy Recovery Advisor, a trusted resource for data recovery tips and digital safety advice, has published the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. The report highlights how everyday users deal with data loss and how most don’t take action until it’s too late.

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News: Floify’s head of product Sydney Barber receives 2025 Mortgage Star Award | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, head of product, has received a 2025 Mortgage Star Award. The Mortgage Star awards honor exceptional women in the mortgage and housing finance industry who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to advancing the profession.

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News: Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s inaugural Game Changer award. The recognition celebrates technology providers whose products solve real industry challenges and improve the mortgage lending process.

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News: GGAssist GamiMate – The Best AI Gaming Companion for Gamers | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — We are pleased to announce that GGAssist GamiMate is now available. As a customized software for gamers, GamiMate is able to communicate with players in-game and discuss strategies. Who says AI teammates are not as good as real teammates? GamiMate will crush that statement!

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News: City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update | CitizenWire

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the […]

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News: Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platform | CitizenWire

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Arcasa, a provider of solar-integrated mortgage solutions, and Down Payment Resource, the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Arcasa’s Energy-Smart DPA program is now listed nationwide in Down Payment Resource’s DPA Directory. Energy-Smart DPA combines a market-rate home […]

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News: Floify receives inaugural Game Changer award from PROGRESS in Lending | CitizenWire

BOULDER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced today that its no-code Dynamic Apps engine has been selected as the first-ever Game Changer Award recipient by PROGRESS in Lending. The technology tailors every loan application to a borrower’s exact purpose while ensuring airtight compliance.

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News: ACES Quality Management strengthens executive team with key promotions in compliance leadership | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the promotion of two internal compliance leaders: Amanda Phillips to general counsel and executive vice president of compliance, and Savannah Prout to associate vice president of compliance.

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News: Refis, Product Shifts and Strong Agency Participation Define June Market Advantage Report | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its June 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total lock volume rose 1.95% month-over-month (MoM), driven by increased refinance activity. Refinance share climbed from 16% to 18% of all locks as rate-and-term refinances jumped 17.4% MoM and 18.4% year-over-year (YoY). Cash-out refinances rose 8.1% from May […]

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News: Bleeding Blue Inc. Hosts Casino-Themed Cigar Night in Doral with Casino Party Planners Florida | CitizenWire

DORAL, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — On Tuesday, July 8, the cigars won’t be the only thing on fire in Doral. Bleeding Blue Inc. is bringing the heat with a Casino-Themed Cigar Night, hosted at Tabacon Cigars and Spirits and powered by the immersive event expertise of Casino Party Planners Florida.

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News: Plait Debuts First Real‑Time AI Nutrition Coach for WHOOP® Users | CitizenWire

PANAMA CITY, Panama /CitizenWire/ — Plait, the web platform that converts wearable metrics into precision nutrition (10,000+ meal plans generated to date), today introduced its AI Nutrition Coach, the first solution designed to adapt meal plans in real time to WHOOP® data. Core workout, strain and sleep metrics are pulled directly from WHOOP’s API, while […]

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News: New Book Explores Public Support for the Replacement of the Current Income Tax System | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — It’s been 250 years since the first tax revolution. Media Arts Institute, a Seattle-based media company, has just released a new book, “Tax Revolution 2.0, Let’s Get Rid of the Income Tax” (ISBN: 979-8288643385; paper) by media consultant and researcher Rich Germaine.

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News: HotDeals Launches New Rewards Points System: Unlock Exclusive Benefits and Earn Big | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — HotDeals has just unveiled its brand-new HD Membership & Rewards Points system, offering users more opportunities to earn, redeem, and enjoy exclusive perks. With this exciting upgrade, every interaction, purchase, and check-in becomes more rewarding. Whether you’re a daily shopper or an occasional user, this system has something for everyone.

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