National business, entertainment, and technology news from CitizenWire and the Neotrope® News Network, USA.
SAN CARLOS, Calif., April 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A current law states that California businesses cannot claim their products are ‘Made in the USA’ unless 100 percent of the components are manufactured in the country. The federal standard is 75 percent, which places an unfair disadvantage on California firms because there are some products […]
SAN MARCOS, Calif., April 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a leading mortgage compliance services provider, is pleased and privileged to announce that the California Mortgage Bankers Association has recently named its CEO and president Annemaria Allen a director.
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LendingQB, a provider of end-to-end loan origination software, announced that it has been designated to Mortgage Technology magazine’s Top 50 Service provider’s list for the first time. The company attributes the value that its new loan origination system (LOS) is delivering to lending organizations as a […]
SIGNAL HILL, Calif., April 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On May 1, 2013, Food Finders is kicking off its 3rd Annual ‘Summer To End Hunger’ Food Drive. The food drive will run through the entire month of May, and food that Food Finders collects during the May 11 Stamp Out Hunger postal drive will contribute […]
AGOURA HILLS, Calif., April 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Interthinx, a leading provider of comprehensive risk mitigation solutions for the financial services industry, has released its annual Mortgage Fraud Risk Report, a report covering data and trends based on analysis of loan applications processed in 2012 by the Interthinx FraudGUARD(R) system.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The California Council on Economic Education (CCEE) announced today that the four-student team from San Rafael High School, in San Rafael California, led by instructor Abigail Shapiro, won first place in the 2013 MoneyWise Teen Contest. The winning team included students Rebecca Brown, Frances Casey, Natasha […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today is the long-awaited launch of the upgraded Masterseek business search experience that has the industry buzzing. A successful test phase was concluded during the month of March, and now the newly improved system is available to everyone in beta phase. The upgrades will provide a […]
DURANGO, Colo., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — While business spending on all telecommunications services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of 11.3 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research.
SAN RAMON, Calif., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, today announced another success in their ‘Fraud Doesn’t Work Here’ campaign in partnership with the California McDonald’s Preferred Operator Group (POG).
OWENSBORO, Ky., April 24, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary with a good, old-fashioned get together in its parking lot on Sunday, April 28 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. In the tradition of the Sunday family get-together, no alcohol will be permitted. There will be free sandwiches, soda, […]
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — James Allen, one of the leading online diamond and luxury jewelry retailers, announced today an exclusive online partnership with Diamond in the Rough, the most renowned brand for natural, rough diamond jewelry. Now James Allen customers can choose from a wide variety of over four hundred […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Inclusion Project, co-founded by entertainer Clay Aiken, is pleased to announce it is one of 10 recipients for 2013 of Neotrope’s annual J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations (PR) and cause-marketing support to the National Inclusion Project […]
LANSDALE, Pa., April 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Global DMS, the leading provider of Web-based compliant valuation management software for the mortgage industry, announced that it has been named one of five finalists in the state of Pennsylvania’s inaugural ‘Governor’s Impact Awards’ in the category of small business impact within its region.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 23, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CandyLipz LLC announces a new product – the Xtreme Lip-Shaper(R) System – that allows users to naturally control the appearance and size of their lips. It’s no longer necessary to experience expensive and invasive injections to achieve more luscious and fuller lips.
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Today, John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, made the following statement recognizing Earth Day on April 22, 2013: The United States joins countries around the world today in commemorating Earth Day. Ever since I was involved in the first Earth Day in Massachusetts, way back in 1970, this has always been […]
SAN MARCOS, Calif., April 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG), a leading mortgage compliance services provider, has hired sales veteran Nicole Delzer as national sales director. Delzer’s responsibilities will include new business development, as well as managing TCG’s national sales pipeline and internal sales team.
CULVER CITY. Calif., April 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — DAX (formerly Sample Digital), the Los Angeles-based provider of cloud production workflow and media asset management applications and services to companies that produce, distribute and license audio-visual content, has been awarded the StudioDaily Prime Award for ‘Ease of Use.’
MADISON, N.J. and TIGARD, Ore., April 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Bausch + Lomb, the global eye health company and Paragon BioTeck, Inc. today announced that the companies have entered into a license agreement for Bausch + Lomb to commercialize and distribute Paragon’s phenylephrine in the United States on an exclusive basis beginning this month.
ATLANTA, Ga., April 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nobody wants bad apps. Software owners don’t want to receive bad products. Users don’t want to have bad apps on devices. But what hides behind the meaning of the word ‘bad’? How can software owners avoid building and getting ‘bad’ mobile apps? ‘Generally, a bad app is […]
SIGNAL HILL, Calif., April 19, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Food Finders, Inc. of Signal Hill, California, is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope’s 2013 J.L. Simmons NonProfit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will assist with Food Finders’ mission to redistribute food donated by the regional hospitality industry and local grocers […]
SANTA ANA, Calif., April 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ‘This is an exceptional exhibit, one that offers deeply personal work from photographers launching new themes,’ noted Bob Killen, the fine art program leader for Calumet University, the education and events division of Calumet Photographic.
DENVER, Colo., April 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) has brought on software development specialist, Matt Steck, as the company’s chief information officer. With more than 15 years of experience in information technology, Steck will be responsible for all software development initiatives within the Titan family of […]
MIDDLETOWN, Conn., April 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Catalysts Powering Educational Performance (CPEP) of Middletown, Connecticut is pleased to announce it is a recipient of Neotrope’s 2013 J.L. Simmons Non-Profit PR Grant award. With this commitment, Neotrope(R) will provide public relations support to CPEP over the next year to raise awareness around its programs and […]
KIRKLAND, Wash., April 18, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — An updated workplace guide, announced today, describes the tax, productivity, and other benefits of adding the “missing link” to employee benefit packages: long-term care insurance. Titled ‘Long Term Care Outreach and Education Program,’ the 12-page guide is published by LTC Financial Partners, LLC (LTCFP), one of America’s […]
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Snazzy sparkles and well-worn blue jeans are the attire of choice for the 8th annual Seasons of Life Soiree 2013, an event to benefit vital non-profit patient services at Four Seasons Compassion For Life. The event is presented by Park Ridge Health at the Crown Plaza Asheville.
SOUTH LONDONDERRY, Vt., April 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jamaica Cottage Shop announced this week that it’s not just about sheds and storage spaces anymore…its new line of eco-friendly, tiny houses is getting attention from around the country.
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., April 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EaseUS Software, a provider of partition management, data recovery and backup solutions, today announces the release of EaseUS Partition Master in a new updated version: EaseUS Partition Master 9.2.2. This new version introduces a highlight that when upgrading to any paid edition from the trial […]
BOULDER, Colo., April 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Olim Soccer League of Israel represents 18 nationalities and is now using TeamSnap, a mobile and web service for managing ongoing activities and groups. The league is entirely comprised of immigrants and acts as a competitive and social platform to play soccer with like-minded foreigners while […]
NEW HAVEN, Conn., April 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its corporate practice with the addition of Marcus Wilkinson, who joins as a partner based in Connecticut. Marcus Wilkinson handles angel investments, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters.
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Soup Kitchen of Boynton Beach is proud to announce its first gala in recognition of its thirty years in serving the local community. The organization is a not for profit, sustaining itself only through the generosity of the community and its volunteers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., April 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) announced today that wholesale brokerage industry veteran Sheryl Smith has joined the firm as director.
NEW YORK, N.Y., April 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MarriageVisaHelp, a global visa consultancy specializing in family immigration, today announced that two important changes have recently been made by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) which will affect those applying for a UK spouse visa, UK fiancee visa, UK unmarried (de facto) partner visa and other […]
TUCSON, Ariz., April 12, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Kief-Joshua Vineyards announces the Second Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 18 Arizona Wineries in one location, is slated for April 20 and 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kief-Joshua Vineyards in beautiful Elgin, Arizona.
ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Meeting strict compliance standards and competitive bidding requirements, North American Roofing strengthens its national position as one of the largest commercial roofing companies in the U.S. with the award to participate in the National Joint Powers Alliance(R) (NJPA), through their premier construction program with ezIQC(R), which helps […]
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Style Tech, a provider of nail art technology for nail and beauty salons in the United States, announced it has signed an exclusive distributorship with Fashion Tec USA, Inc., a U.S. technology firm. This agreement will enable Style Tech to make the Tat’z Nail’z imaging […]
DENVER, Colo., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage fulfillment outsource services expert Titan Lenders Corp. (Titan) now offers Platinum Data Solution’s RealView automated underwriting appraisal tool to its growing clientele of mortgage lenders and related residential finance service providers, including servicers, investors and state housing finance agencies (HFAs).
GREENSBORO, N.C., April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Asheville fine artist Cindy Walton has been selected as one of 20 North Carolina abstractionists to present her work, technique, and inspiration in the innovative Pecha Kucha style on Tuesday, April 23, as part of the Green Hill Center for North Carolina Art spring focus on abstract […]
CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 11, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProSource announced today that Beacon Printing recently increased its capabilities with the addition of a Konica Minolta color bizhub Press and a black and white bizhub Pro, both with variable data printing support. The color press allows Beacon to produce the best color images in the production […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 10, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Kelly Kyle as a senior account manager in its Los Angeles office. Kyle brings 12 years of experience in the healthcare and wellness insurance sector to EPIC.
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., April 9, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Wed., April 10, Dr. Barry Eichengreen will be the Guest Expert on ‘Market Wrap with Moe Ansari,’ a nationally syndicated radio show that analyzes Wall Street news and provides insight into the complexities of the stock market.
