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NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — StarKnightMT, a leading UTV accessories brand, proudly announces its title sponsorship of UTV Offroad Adventures to expand brand exposure and engage with the off-road community. This partnership reflects StarKnightMT’s commitment to providing high-quality gear for adventure seekers. As the brand’s slogan says: “Your trail, your gear.”

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — BlipCut, a leading innovator in video translation and localization, is excited to announce its integration of the DeepSeek model to enhance translation rewriting capabilities. The integration of DeepSeek enables BlipCut AI Video Translator to refine translated text with an advanced AI-powered approach, ensuring that subtitles and voiceovers better align with natural language nuances.

NEPTUNE, N.J., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Move For Hunger, the national nonprofit turning relocation into a lifeline for families facing hunger, is proud to announce a powerful new partnership with United Van Lines, further strengthening a mission that has already delivered over 2.5 million meals through the UniGroup network.

SHARONVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vandalia Rental, a trusted name in construction equipment solutions, is thrilled to invite contractors and community members to celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Sharonville. Join us on Thursday, March 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. at 3739 Hauck Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241, to experience everything this new branch offers.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress (CSPC) is excited to announce the launch of its Quarter Millennial Project, a multi-pronged initiative marking the 250th anniversary of the United States in the lead up to July 4, 2026. Through digital exhibits, story telling, and events, the project will examine the nation’s history through the lens of innovation as we approach this important milestone for the country. Today, two centerpieces of the project, a “Life in 1776” digital exhibit and an interactive “Innovation Timeline,” go live for public access on CSPC’s website.

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the 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 the third quarter (Q3) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its January 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, revealing a sharp rise in year-over-year (YoY) refinance activity alongside a drop in purchase lock counts. The decline in purchase lock counts marks the lowest January count since Optimal Blue began tracking this data in 2019. Meanwhile, refinance lock volume surged even though the Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices (OBMMI) 30-year ticked above 7% for the first time since May.

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProNotary, a leading provider of remote online notarization (RON) technology, has launched a new comprehensive training program designed to help businesses seamlessly integrate remote notarization into their operations. This initiative aims to streamline onboarding, reduce knowledge loss due to turnover, and make RON adoption more accessible than ever. [UPDATED]

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Feb. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Leadership coach and workplace performance consultant Laura Dowling releases her new book, “The Everyday Leader: Inner Mastery, Outer Impact” (ISBN: 978-1779623645; Tellwell Talent), an insightful guide that redefines leadership as an accessible and essential practice for individuals at every level. Recently recognized as an Amazon #1 Hot New Release in Career Guides, “The Everyday Leader” has also earned an IndieReader Approved designation for its well-crafted, engaging approach to leadership development. [UPDATED]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw Edimakor, the leading AI-powered video editing software, announces its Valentine’s Day Sale and invites you to express your love creatively. With its latest updates, Edimakor makes it easier than ever to create personalized, heartfelt videos that capture the essence of love and affection, now featuring an extensive collection of Valentine’s Day video templates to add a festive and romantic touch to your projects.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Casino Party Planners is proud to partner with the Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor (CARE) for their eighth annual Casino Night Fundraiser, set to take place on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Shiloh Farms. This exciting event promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment, camaraderie, and philanthropy, all in support of CARE’s vital work to assist sick and injured animals.

KOWLOON, Hong Kong, Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Coupert, a leading online platform for discovering and sharing discounts, today announced the most frequently used promotional codes in 2025. As shopping habits evolve and consumer preferences shift, these codes continue to dominate across various industries, providing substantial savings for shoppers and boosting retailer sales.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Save Long Beach Island (Save LBI), the non-partisan watchdog group formed in 2021 to protect the ocean and New Jersey Shore communities from the destructive impacts of offshore wind, announced today that, while it is gratified by the collapse of the controversial Atlantic Shores South projects, the organization will remain vigilant and continue the fight to ensure that these projects and the Atlantic Shores North project are canceled and never return.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced its integration with Thomas & Company, a leading provider of value-added employer services and innovative solutions to support employee relations programs. The integration adds Thomas & Company’s Wage and Employment Verification service to Informative Research’s verification platform.

ST. HELENA, Calif., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Following the tremendous success of the inaugural ‘Come Over October’ campaign, which reached over 1.7 billion media impressions and garnered coverage in major outlets including Forbes, NPR, and The Washington Post, COME TOGETHER-A Community for Wine Inc. announces the launch of Share & Pair Sundays, a Spring-to-Summer campaign celebrating the delicious marriage of wine and food. The new campaign also reinforces wine’s unique ability to bring people together, so successfully communicated in the Come Over October campaign.

ATLANTA, Ga., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Millionaire Mastermind Academy (MMA), a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, has released its 2023-2024 Annual Impact Report, underscoring its proprietary entrepreneur curriculum and the power of strategic national partnerships in creating pathways to financial independence for minority women entrepreneurs. MMA has supported over 8,000 entrepreneurs, empowering them with the education, mentorship, and resources needed to build and scale successful businesses.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Apparo opens their 2025 Mission Possible Award Program, a nonprofit accelerator sponsored by Accenture that takes nonprofits on ideation journeys to envision how technology can solve nonprofits’ most pressing challenges.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a pioneer in multimedia editing solutions, is thrilled to announce its exclusive Valentine’s Day event! Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate than by participating in a fun-filled activity that earns you entries and unlocks amazing rewards? Join now and stand a chance to win incredible prizes.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest mortgage lenders in the United States, today announced significant enhancements to its integration with nCino (NASDAQ: NCNO), the leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions. [UPDATED]

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Laura Schmidt, senior vice president of enterprise risk and internal audit at Rate, a leading residential mortgage lending company based in Chicago. With extensive experience in enterprise risk, internal audits and regulatory management, Schmidt offers valuable insights for lenders looking to mitigate risk and ensure compliance in today’s financial services landscape.

PLANO, Texas, Feb. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the trusted leader in sports management technology, is honored to share the stories of 27 extraordinary individuals whose dedication and passion for youth sports have left a lasting impact on their communities. The Stack MVP Awards shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes of sports-coaches, volunteers, officials, athletes, and leaders.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 0.12% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report for a deeper understanding of the latest market trends and dynamics.

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of PMI Lubricants (“PMI” or the “Company”), a portfolio company of Dunne Manning, to Wallis Lubricants, LLC. PMI is a leading Mid-Atlantic provider of lubricants, diesel exhaust fluid, and ancillary products to retail, commercial, and industrial customers throughout Virginia and parts of Tennessee, West Virginia, and North Carolina.

DENVER, Colo., Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced that Bill Cleary, vice president of Single-Family Credit Risk Loan Quality at Fannie Mae, will speak at the ACES ENGAGE conference at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 18-20, 2025.

ADDISON, Texas, Feb. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Click n’ Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced its SmartBuy™ Shared Appreciation Mortgage (SAM) program now features a 30-year, fixed-rate conventional option approved by Freddie Mac.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Feb. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today unveiled a series of new products and features, alongside its major Ask Obi AI assistant announcement, at its Summit user conference in San Diego. These innovation announcements underscore the company’s commitment to delivering high-impact solutions, at no additional cost, that tackle real-world challenges and help lenders maximize profitability.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced Ask Obi, an AI assistant designed to provide mortgage lending executives with instant, actionable insights from their Optimal Blue products and data. Unveiled during Optimal Blue’s inaugural Summit user conference in San Diego, Ask Obi gives lenders the power to view their operations holistically with data aggregation across Optimal Blue’s comprehensive capital markets platform.

WASHINGTON D.C., and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Teal, a sophisticated managed service provider supporting forward-thinking small and medium-sized businesses, is proud to announce that it has achieved ISO 27001 certification – a testament to its unwavering commitment to data security, privacy, and operational excellence.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its expansion into the servicing market with the launch of a Dark Matter servicing platform. This strategic move positions Dark Matter as a comprehensive provider of mortgage solutions by aligning the scalable, easy-to-configure servicing platform alongside the company’s loan origination systems (LOSs) and artificial intelligence productivity assistants.

HEALDSBURG, Calif., Feb. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Merriam Vineyards, a pioneering force in Russian River Valley’s diverse winegrowing landscape, announces the commencement of its 25th anniversary celebration. Founded in 2000 by Peter and Diana Merriam, the winery has evolved from its initial 12-acre purchase into a distinguished estate encompassing three distinct vineyard properties, each expressing the unique terroir of the Russian River Valley AVA.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Feb. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pokémon GO has captured the hearts of millions, encouraging players to get outside, explore, and hunt for rare Pokémon. But not everyone has the time or means to travel far and wide to catch region-exclusive Pokémon or join special global events. That’s where iToolab AnyGo steps in-a smart and simple solution for iOS users in 2025. With iToolab AnyGo, you can enjoy the thrill of exploring new locations without ever leaving your home.

NEW ORLEANS, La., and LOS ANGELES, Calif., Feb. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles prepare for Super Bowl LIX, Foundation for a Drug-Free World turns its focus to a different contest-the fight to keep kids off drugs. Drug-Free World volunteers and Scientology Churches across the U.S. will be setting out for New Orleans to help millions avoid the tragedy of addiction and overdose.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In the world of Pokémon GO, players are always looking for ways to level up their gaming experience. One popular method is location spoofing, which lets players explore new regions without leaving their homes. For iPhone users, MocPOGO iOS spoofing app has become a top choice in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about this tool.

SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 31, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MileageWise is the first company to announce offering lifetime plans for mileage tracking, catering to long-term users. By eliminating monthly or yearly fees, users can significantly reduce software costs over time. Mileage tracker apps have become indispensable for ensuring tax compliance, minimizing audit risks, and maximizing deductions.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The streets of Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and Malibu are like a wave of destruction I’ve never experienced before,” says James, a Scientology Volunteer Minister. “There are so many heartbroken people, people in despair, people in need of help.” James is among the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who began providing service as soon as the fires began.

SMITHFIELD, N.C., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Deacon Jones Automotive Group is proud to announce its expansion into South Hill, Virginia, with the acquisition of two new dealerships: Deacon Jones Honda of South Hill and Deacon Jones Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (CJDR) of South Hill. This strategic growth underscores Deacon Jones’ commitment to providing exceptional automotive services and an expanded inventory.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, has announced the integration of Cisco Duo Single Sign-On, a cutting-edge enhancement designed to fortify user login security. This milestone innovation introduces built-in two-factor authentication (2FA) to the platform, setting a new standard in safeguarding digital transactions.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Neurotech Reports, the longest-serving publishing and market intelligence firm covering the neuromodulation industry, announced the launch of its first European management and investment conference. The two-day event, called Neurotech Leaders Forum at imec, will take place on June 3-4, 2025 on the campus of imec in Leuven, Belgium. Imec, a world-leading research and innovation center in nanoelectronics and digital technologies, is deeply committed to advancing health innovations through the power of semiconductor technologies, making it the ideal host for the conference.

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the release of four new market intelligence dashboards that make it easy for lenders to slice, visualize, export and share historical and forecasted loan production, real estate listing and demographic data.