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ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — OptiFunder, the mortgage industry pioneer in warehouse management automation, has partnered with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system and agent platform, to connect loan origination and warehouse funding workflows. The integration links origination, funding, and sale to the capital markets, eliminating fragmented systems and manual handoffs that have historically slowed […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades. Leading the month is Tesla’s planned $20 […]
WELLAND, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Released by Tellwell Publishing, “What Remains After” by Pauline J. Grabia (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense novel that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival.
PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its April 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found that mortgage lock activity pulled back after a strong first quarter. Total rate-lock volume declined 9% month over month (MoM) but remained 11% higher year over year (YoY). Purchase lock volume declined just under 2% from March […]
AUSTIN, Texas /CitizenWire/ — FirstClose, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced SmartDocs, a new disclosure intelligence capability available through its XpressEquity point-of-sale platform. SmartDocs functions as the intelligence layer that determines when disclosure obligations begin and initiates the appropriate workflow based on lender-configured […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League today announced the official rosters for its four founding franchises – the Jacksonville WAVES, Savannah STEEL, Charlotte CROWN, and Greensboro GROOVE – featuring more than 40 athletes with WNBA, international, and elite NCAA experience.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league’s inaugural season and its mission to elevate women’s professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation.
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — LegalizeFerrets.org says a new phase has emerged in California’s long-running ferret controversy after the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife filed demurrers in response to a lawsuit involving Petition 2025-003 – a citizen petition seeking reconsideration of California’s classification of domestic ferrets as […]
COOK, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Art Unlimited, a full-service marketing agency, today announced it is officially rebranding as A-Squared Marketing, effective immediately. The new name reflects a sharpened strategic focus and an expanded suite of services – including cutting-edge AI-enabled search optimization – while honoring the agency’s long-standing commitment to results-driven marketing.
AUGUSTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Pillar To Post® Home Inspectors has named Jeremiah Adell Jr., owner of Pillar To Post of Greater Augusta, its 2025 Rookie of the Year, an award presented recently in 2026 to recognize outstanding overall performance based on sales, market growth and contribution to the brand.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement and generation platform. This release introduces a high-precision background removal model, a new video beauty module, upgraded AI generative models, and enhanced video generation with Kling […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity in the wine industry through scholarships for underserved professionals, today released its 2026 Impact Report. The report details the Foundation’s cumulative work since its 2020 founding and introduces newly compiled data on the demographic communities GWEF serves.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Dunkman, the apparel and brand platform founded by basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal, has designed and delivered a new generation of uniforms for the UPSHOT League as the league prepares for its inaugural season tipping off May 15. The UPSHOT League enters the market at a pivotal moment for the sport.
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, is expanding and connecting its campus with the addition of the Gateway Project. The project includes a walkway connecting its east and west campuses, a new neighborhood of single-family homes, and the renovation of three existing homes.
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), a nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to protecting our oceans from needless industrialization, along with other concerned parties, filed suit against the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to compel the agency to act on a 2025 petition intended to protect the critically endangered […]
BALTIMORE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — AgingIN, a national leader advancing innovation in eldercare, has opened registration for its highly anticipated annual conference, “Peak Purpose: Redefining How We Live and Age.” The event will explore the impact of how people-first living improves care and strengthens culture while helping organizations perform better.
KANSAS CITY, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — Author and entrepreneur Miles Hillmann announces the release of his new book, “The Super Seeders: How Plant Scientists Are Racing to Protect Global Food Security Amid Climate Change and Disease” (ISBN: 978-1834188355, released May 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing), a deeply researched and compelling account of the global scientific effort […]
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic, Inc. (DocMagic®) announced today that it has received two new certifications from MISMO®, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization. MISMO’s eVault System Certification covers SmartSAFE®, DocMagic’s core eVault for managing eNote workflows and MERS® eRegistry activity, and SmartSAFE XL™, an API-first eVault designed for enterprise environments that require flexible deployments […]
NOVI, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, today announced the public release of the Vice Capital Par Note Rate, a proprietary daily mortgage rate benchmark designed to provide a distinct, market-based view of mortgage pricing. Available via an online tracker, the benchmark […]
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today that Romina Cusenza, vice president of marketing, has been named a 2026 Trailblazers in Sales, Marketing and PR award winner by Progress in Lending. The award recognizes mortgage industry professionals […]
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Health writer DéShond G Barnes has launched a new book “Counteract the Junk: How Research Shows That Fiber Can Counteract the Physiological Effects of Saturated Fat, Calories and Other Junk Food Components – A Flexible Anti-Diet Approach to Staying Healthy” (ISBN: 979-8245516394).
ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Amy Azorandia as chief compliance officer. In this role, Azorandia will lead the company’s compliance strategy, governance framework and risk management infrastructure as Click n’ Close continues to scale its national platform and expand its lending programs.
DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — Transformational life coach and speaker Karen L. Hatch announces the release of her powerful new book, “Knife in Shining Armor: Overcoming the Shock of Deception” (ISBN: 978-1834189499), published March 27, 2026, through Tellwell Publishing. In this deeply personal and empowering work, Hatch shares her journey through covert emotional, psychological, and spiritual […]
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — As global technology and retail leaders accelerate investment in artificial intelligence-driven commerce, Black Friday Lifestyle, a unified consumer platform owned by Empire License, Inc., is emerging as a key player in the evolving race to shape how consumers shop and spend.
NEW ORLEANS, La. /CitizenWire/ — ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will showcase its newest innovation-the VJ-4 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescope-at the NBAA Maintenance Conference. Taking place May 5-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the event brings together aviation maintenance professionals, technicians, and industry leaders to discover […]
DETROIT, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — At the 44th Automotive/Petroleum Industry Forum, presented by the Detroit Advisory Panel (DAP) through the American Petroleum Institute (PEI), the TOP TIER™ Approved Fuels Program announced a strategic shift in program leadership, naming Tier One Fuel Quality of Midland, Michigan, as its new Program Administrator and appointing Sarah Goralski as Program […]
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — DealCycl, Inc. today announced the general availability of DealCycl Company, the cap table management and corporate governance platform for private companies. DealCycl Company is available immediately across four pricing tiers – Free, Starter, Growth, and Scale – with no waitlist, no sales calls, and no per-stakeholder pricing.
MILFORD, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — The team at Total Sonics, the intellectual property licensing division of THAT Corporation, has had a very busy 2026. This latest agreement brings together Total Sonics and Xiaomi (pronounced “sh-ow-mee”), a true global technology leader with advanced product families in cell phones, tablets, televisions, appliances, wearables, office, smart home, high-tech entertainment […]
XUANCHENG, China /CitizenWire/ — As demand for durable, low-maintenance outdoor materials intensifies across commercial and residential construction, KR New Materials Co., Ltd. (KR WPC) is expanding its product portfolio with a new line of ASA/PVC co-extruded wood-plastic composite (WPC) solutions. The new range targets architects, landscape designers, contractors, and international distributors seeking outdoor materials that […]
WESTMINSTER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — The Kiosk Association (KMA) today announced the appointment of Matthijs Verhagen, European Sales Manager at Storm Interface, as Co-Chair of its Accessibility Committee. Verhagen joins Michael O’Hare (TFA Consulting) and Oscar Rozo (LG Electronics) to lead the committee at a critical inflection point for the self-service industry.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Xentra Transport, a same-day courier and B2B logistics company headquartered at 240 W 40th Street in Manhattan, today announced the launch of its on-demand freight service, giving businesses across New York and New Jersey the ability to book a cargo van or box truck for same-day pickup and delivery in […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — When Ani Lalazarian changed careers in 2020, leaving the fashion world to become an energy healer, breathwork facilitator and spiritual guide, she held tight to one conviction: that children and adults all carry a special light within them-they simply need the tools to find it. Now, Dragonfly Dreams Press, LLC […]
FREDERICK, Md. /CitizenWire/ — CareopsHQ today officially launches its White Glove Senior Care Program, giving Maryland families a vetted, affordable alternative to traditional home care agencies – and giving hospital discharge planners, social workers, and geriatric care teams a first-of-its-kind referral option they can stand behind.
HOUSTON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — After last exhibiting in 2016, ViewTech Borescopes will return to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) to showcase its latest remote visual inspection technologies from May 4-7 at NRG Park. Highlighting solutions designed to support safer, more efficient inspections in offshore and subsea environments, they will join industry leaders from around the […]
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc., the mission-driven company behind the Come Over October™ and Share & Pair Sundays™ wine advocacy campaigns, today announced the launch of the second annual Share & Pair Sundays campaign, running May 3 through June 28, 2026. Across nine consecutive Sundays, anchored by Mother’s Day, […]
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, recently sat down with industry innovators Tall Poppy Real Estate to discuss the successful, large-scale integration of the Secured Signing API into their core proprietary platform. By embedding high-security digital signatures directly into its internal workflows, […]
GULF BREEZE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That’s a core question at the heart of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335115). Written by Neal Winsomer, it’s scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The award-winning documentary “Wolf’s Message” will begin streaming free on Tubi starting April 29, expanding its reach across international markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand; inspired by the best-selling book by acclaimed spiritual teacher and former U.S. Navy Commander Suzanne Giesemann.
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has released its analysis of 2025 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data in Mortgage MarketSmart. Presented by iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli, the findings point to a market that is regaining momentum after a prolonged […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — The demand for smarter and more precise AI creative tools is growing fast. Creators today don’t just want beautiful images – they want consistency, storytelling, and control across every project. To meet this need, HitPaw Edimakor announces the release of Edimakor V4.9.0, a major upgrade that brings two powerful features: […]
