WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced ZillowHousing24 (tag: #ZillowHousing24), a virtual housing event broadcast in partnership with Zillow Home Loans and presented by Housing Finance Strategies on December 3, 2024.
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News: PRESS CONFERENCE: Black Youth Groups Convene to Announce 50-Day Voter Mobilization Plan and Demand Action on Key Issues Identified in Black Youth Agenda | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — MEDIA ADVISORY: In response to dangerous policies outlined in Project 2025 and the ongoing frustration voiced by Black youth that their votes are courted but their voices remain unheard, the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition (YBLOC) and HBCU Green Fund will host Vision Forward to chart the course for a policy-driven […]
News: Teal Ranked Among Elite Managed Service Providers on Channel Futures 2024 Next Generation List | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Teal has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 2024 Next Generation rankings. The Next Generation list, affiliated with the MSP 501, honors industry-leading managed service and technology providers who drive a new wave of growth and innovation for the tech channel via ground-breaking […]
News: The Mortgage Collaborative Participates in FHFA 2024 TechSprint Showcasing Innovative Generative AI Solutions for Housing Challenges | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Represented by its president and COO, Melissa Langdale, The Mortgage Collaborative’s (TMC) “Open Angels” team were among the notable solutions recognized for their impact and potential at The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)-hosted Velocity TechSprint, spotlighting the transformative potential of generative AI in addressing the current housing market’s pressing challenges.
News: Teal Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 2093, for the 6th Time | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Inc. revealed today that Teal ranks No. 2093 with a three-year revenue growth of 251% on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment-its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.
News: Exodus United Global Signs Multi-Year Agreement to Bring Indian Films and TV shows to the U.S. | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Exodus United Global, a full-service motion picture and television distribution company specializing in the financing, distribution, and marketing of independent films and TV shows across various platforms, is thrilled to announce a multi-year agreement with Motionmind Ventures. This strategic partnership will bring major feature-length films and TV shows produced in India […]
News: United Filmmakers Announces an Exciting Financing Opportunity for Independent Filmmakers | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON D.C. /CitizenWire/ — United Filmmakers, LLC, a vertically integrated motion picture and television production and distribution company, is thrilled to announce a potential financing opportunity for independent filmmakers working on feature-length films. This opportunity supports projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $20 million and is made possible through a strategic partnership with […]
News: Teal in Top Best Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Teal has been named one of the world’s top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation.
News: The Mortgage Collaborative Advocates for Lender Concerns at Federal Housing Agencies During June DC Visits | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) hosted its second Advocacy Committee trip to Washington, DC June 4-6, 2024, with 13 of its IMB and depository Lender Members meeting with key federal agencies, including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ginnie Mae, Federal Housing Finance […]
News: Institute Founder Credits Youth for Human Rights for the Vision That Informs Her Life’s Work | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — From the playgrounds of a ghetto neighborhood in Romania to the halls of the United Nations, Isabelle Vladoiu’s journey has been driven by a single compelling force: the pursuit of justice and human dignity. But it was not until she took part a UN Summit organized by United for Human Rights […]
News: Each Year, The Friday before Memorial Day is Declared ‘Don’t Fry Day’ to Encourage Sun Safety and Awareness | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day, May 24, 2024, as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin […]
News: Honoring the 100th Anniversary of L. Ron Hubbard Becoming the Nation’s Youngest Eagle Scout | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — L. Ron Hubbard joined the Boy Scouts in Tacoma, Washington, in 1923, in the early years of Scouting, a movement founded by Robert Baden-Powell in 1910. By the spring of 1924, Ron had not only earned an impressive 21 badges, he also led Washington, D.C., Troop 10 to victory in the […]
News: Small Business Expo D.C. – You’re Invited: Earn Chances To Win A Free iPad From Teal | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Teal, a managed service provider for organizations that value responsive support and cybersecurity, invites business leaders to visit their booth at the Small Business Expo for three chances to win an iPad on April 4, 2024. Additionally, Teal staff will hand out free resources to help professionals improve their IT strategies.
News: Religious Freedom: A Fundamental Human Right at Risk for 80 Percent of the World’s Population | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — “The challenges to religious freedom across the globe are structural, systemic, and deeply entrenched,” said U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Antony Blinken in a statement January 4. “But with thoughtful, sustained commitment from those who are unwilling to accept hatred, intolerance, and persecution as the status quo we will one day […]
News: TEAL Announces Jill Paulus As Director Of Finance, Procurement | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Teal, a managed IT service provider for small- to medium-sized organizations that value genuine partnership, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jill Paulus as Director of Finance, Accounting, and Procurement on January 2. Bringing over a decade of diverse experience in the managed IT services sector, Jill exemplifies a unique […]
News: MSP Merge: Teal Delivers Elevated Service, Security to SMBs | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Aligned Technology Solutions and TechGen Consulting, two award-winning managed IT service providers, merged to form a new company called Teal. This merger is a strategic alliance, built upon complementary strengths, to deliver elevated IT and cybersecurity services to small- and medium-sized organizations – especially those with heightened cybersecurity or compliance requirements.
News: Black Women in STEM Pen New Children’s Science and Nature Book for HBCU Green Fund’s Publishing Arm Launch | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Fostering their continued efforts to create innovative programs to lead the charge in building a more sustainable future, the HBCU Green Fund, founded by environmental leader, Felicia Davis, has launched a self-titled publishing brand. Their first release, “MSITU: The Old-Growth Forest,” is written by three women in STEM, Spelman college students […]
News: Planet Defense LLC and UniDoc Health Corporation Collaborate to Deliver Smart Health Remote Clinics to Rural and Underserved Populations in the USA | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Planet Defense, a global leader in smart healthcare solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with UniDoc Health Corporation (UniDoc), a North American-based firm renowned for its cutting-edge healthcare technologies. Together, the two companies will build and deploy Smart Health Remote Clinics – first in the State of Alaska and […]
News: Planet Defense LLC Launches Nationwide Cybersecurity Assessment and Training Services for Municipal, County and State Governments | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Planet Defense LLC, a leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, is pleased to announce the nationwide launch of its comprehensive cybersecurity assessment and training services tailored specifically for municipal, county, and state governments. This milestone represents a major step forward in strengthening the cybersecurity postures of government entities across the nation.
News: Newly Revised Book By Music Business Legend, Bunny DeBarge Gaining Biopic Buzz, Released Juneteenth | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — VocalzMusic & Publishing announces that famed Motown songwriter, recording artist and lone female member of legendary R&B sibling singing group, DeBarge, Bunny DeBarge released her newly revised, tell all memoir, “The Kept Ones: DeBarge, The Fame Years,” in print, with a gold ribbon design, on Monday, June 19, 2023.
News: Free Tickets Announced for Concert Promoting Juneteenth, Pride Month – Can Music Heal Our Nation? | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The nonprofit “Faith In Peace” Concert Saturday, June 17, 2023 7:30-10pm will be held in the Sixth & I Synagogue in Washington, DC by the Concert for the Human Family (CFHF), with recently announced free ticket offers, says Light4America. The concert benefits multiple nonprofits including Rotary District 7620 (Washington, DC and […]
News: The Friday before Memorial Day is Declared ‘Don’t Fry Day’ to Encourage Sun Safety and Awareness | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day, May 26, 2023, as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin […]
News: NCNW HIRES NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO: Lauded Civil Rights Organization Changes Governance Structure First Time in 88-Years | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Today, National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) announced Shavon Arline-Bradley was hired to serve as the organization’s first president and chief executive officer. After 88 years, the organization changed its governance structure to work more efficiently.
News: Housing Finance Strategies Announces #HousingDC23 | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced the return of the highly successful #HousingDC conference on September 26-27, 2023. More than 2,000 viewers participated in #HousingDC22 presented last September ahead of the midterm elections and post event attendee surveys confirmed high demand for continued delivery.
News: HBCU Green Fund and Center for Environmental Justice Cites Small Progress Toward Climate Justice at COP27 in Egypt and Commit to Helping Young African Students | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — In an effort to increase diversity at the recent United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, the HBCU Green Fund and the Harambee House/Citizens for Environmental Justice (HH/CFEJ) partnered to lead a delegation of 27 persons from the United States, Africa and the diaspora to participate in the […]
News: Planet Defense LLC and Cape Fox Corporation Partner to Develop a Groundbreaking Innovation Hub in Ketchikan, Alaska | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Planet Defense LLC announced today its close partnership with Cape Fox Corporation (CFC) to develop and manage a technology Innovation Hub in Ketchikan, Alaska, starting immediately. This new project – a Public-Private Partnership – will strengthen Ketchikan’s native community and local commercial businesses by providing them with emerging and smart technologies. […]
News: MediSked’s Doug Golub: Washington, D.C. 2022 Timmy Award Winner for Best Tech Manager | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Doug Golub, President of MediSked, LLC, has been announced as Washington, D.C.’s Best Tech Manager Timmy Award Winner for 2022, chosen by peers in tech. Presented by community platform Tech in Motion, the Timmys is a celebration of the top people and companies to work for in technology.
News: Sustainable Africa Future Network’s PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection Kicks Off with Poignant Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield urged activists to come together to achieve climate justice during her opening message to nearly 500 people logged on from around the world for today’s kick-off of the PRE-COP27 Virtual Climate Change Collection hosted by the HBCU Green Fund’s Sustainable Africa Future Network.
News: A State-Of-The-Art Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) Launched by Planet Defense LLC in Stafford County, Virginia | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The creation and implementation of a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC) that is a core element of the Virginia Smart Community Testbed based in Stafford County, Virginia, was announced today by Planet Defense LLC and its government and industry partners. Planet Defense LLC is a global cybersecurity consulting, engineering and training […]
News: #HousingDC22 Annual Housing Champion: Frank Nothaft | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced this year’s Housing Champion Award recipient is the late Frank Nothaft. Each year Housing Finance Strategies reviews a short list of candidates for the prestigious Housing Champion award and announces the winner at the #HousingDC conference.
News: New Children’s Book Embraces the Bond of Parents and Child Through Life and Death | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — With an aim to help families begin to heal after the terrible loss of a child, “ScootieToots and the Feathers From Heaven: A Family Healing Book” (ISBN: 978-0228866862) by Audri B. Cabness is a whimsical children’s story with a powerful message that offers families an uplifting vantage point, at any point […]
News: Housing Finance Strategies Names Industry Leader Jeff Jaffee as Senior Advisor | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced she has recruited industry veteran Jeff Jaffee to join her firm as a Senior Advisor focusing on fair lending and consumer protection compliance.
News: New Writing Program Mobilizes Therapists to Help K-12 Teachers, Librarians and School Administrators | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — The Things They Carry Project (TTC), part of New Directions in Writing, an offshoot of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis, was launched in April 2021 to offer writing for resilience workshops to frontline Covid healthcare workers suffering the trauma of working during the pandemic. The project has helped over 700 […]
News: U.S. Climate Activist, Illai Kenney, Urged Young Leaders to Unite Globally for Climate Justice During the Continental Youth Symposium in Uganda | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Determined to encourage unity across the African Diaspora, expand their global network of youth working to advance climate justice and to promote the upcoming PreCOP27 Africa Virtual Summit, the HBCU Green Fund sent a small delegation to participate in the 3rd African Peer Review Mechanism Continental Youth Symposium in Kampala, Uganda […]
News: HousingWire identifies Sales Boomerang’s Richard Grieser as a Marketing Leader | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Richard Grieser, vice president of marketing, was named to the prestigious 2022 HW Marketing Leaders List. This award, presented by HousingWire magazine, is presented to marketing leaders driving outsized business performance in the mortgage and real […]
News: Mobile Truck Mounted Medical POD to Aid Sick and Wounded Ukrainian Civilians Hand Off Event to United Help Ukraine | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Pacific Engineering Inc. (PEI) has joined forces with United Help Ukraine (UHU), Gaithersburg, MD to take a small, but critical step to provide much-needed care to Kharkiv’s sick and wounded. PEI is honored to make a contribution to UHU by donating a truck-mounted Rapid On Demand – Portable Medical Platform (ROD-PMP™) […]
News: Housing Finance Strategies Hires Stuart Quinn as Managing Director | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Housing Finance Strategies Founder & CEO Faith Schwartz today announced she has recruited mortgage consulting and product manager Stuart Quinn to join her firm as Managing Director.
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 […]
News: Housing Finance Strategies Names Allen Jones Chief Administrative Officer | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Housing Finance Strategies President Faith Schwartz today announced that she has named industry veteran and former Big 4 consulting executive Allen Jones as Chief Administrative Officer and Managing Director of the Consulting Practice.
News: Sales Boomerang releases Q1 2022 Mortgage Market Opportunities Report | CitizenWire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /CitizenWire/ — Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry’s top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today released its latest Mortgage Market Opportunities Report. The Q1 2022 report showed an increase in purchase and home-equity loan opportunities that could help lenders offset dwindling refi volume.