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DELRAY BEACH, Fla., May 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 15 Top Workplaces 2025 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the ninth time that the Group has won the award. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of a confidential survey that gathers employee feedback.

PLANO, Texas, May 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced that Ask Obi, an AI-powered assistant designed to help mortgage lending executives extract real-time insights from across Optimal Blue’s capital markets platform, is now generally available to all PPE clients. Introduced at the company’s inaugural user conference in February and refined through beta testing with select clients, Ask Obi provides executives with fast answers to complex profitability questions at no additional cost.

TEMECULA, Calif., May 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest quarterly “books to bookmark” list for Q1 (Jan.-March) 2025, noting 11 new and interesting “good reads” from small publishers released in 2025. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses or celebrity authors.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AudFree, a leading developer of multimedia software solutions, today announced the launch of AudFree Streaming Audio Recorder, a powerful and user-friendly tool designed to record music from multiple streaming music platforms while preserving original audio quality. This innovative software empowers music lovers to enjoy their favorite tracks offline without restrictions, supporting customizable audio settings, fast speed, and ID3 tag retention.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., May 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced a strategic integration with Halcyon, a fintech innovator revolutionizing income verification through real-time access to IRS tax transcript data. This integration delivers verification of employment and income (VOE/I) reports-including payroll and paystub data-directly into Halcyon’s income calculator, enabling faster, more automated income assessments.

DENVER, Colo., May 15, 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 fourth quarter (Q4) and calendar year (CY) of 2024. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In times of economic turbulence, shifting markets and rising global tariffs, traditional sales methods are faltering. That’s why Spire Selling (spireselling.com) has launched a career development program in addition to a new book – “Cheating Death” (ISBN: 978-1069339287) by CEO and 35+ year sales veteran, Robert Herbst.

RIVERSIDE, Calif., May 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A seismic shift is underway in supporting individuals and families with complex needs, including homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and chronic medical conditions. His Daughters House proudly launches His Daughters Health, an integrated health and housing division redefining care and assistance in California. Our one-stop model prioritizes stability, health equity, and long-term outcomes, ensuring individuals and families receive coordinated, trauma-informed care that addresses immediate needs and builds lasting pathways to self-sufficiency.

BRISBANE, Queensland, Australia, May 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — He was the child no one wanted, the boy in crumpled pyjamas roaming the streets while the world looked away. Now, Steven Murphy’s gripping memoir “Pyjama Boy” (ISBN: 978-1779626011) is back, updated, unfiltered, and more relevant than ever. This is not just a comeback. It’s a wake-up call.

DENVER, Colo., May 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that it has been named one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology. The annual awards program recognizes the leading companies in the financial technology sector that foster exceptional workplace experiences and support employee engagement satisfaction.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American Food and Beverage industry, revealing a total of 48 new projects. Notably, renovations and equipment upgrades constituted 44% of this activity. The Firm’s tracking encompasses facility expansions, new plant constructions, and key equipment modernization initiatives within the sector.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced the debut of its integration with Encompass® Consumer Connect™, a digital mortgage point-of-sale solution from ICE Mortgage Technology®, part of Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). In addition, Argyle announced the release of significant upgrades to its existing integration with ICE Mortgage Technology’s flagship Encompass® loan origination system.

ORLANDO, Fla., and PLANO, Texas, May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports management solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Florida Coaches Coalition (FCC), the principal advocate and leadership organization for coaches in Florida. This collaboration will help provide resources and technology for high school, middle school, and youth coaches throughout the state.

MYSTIC, Conn., May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — First Choice Safety Solutions: Safety, Rescue, Access, Training, and Gear is proud to announce its official partnership with Petzl, a global leader in safety, fall protection, and rope access equipment, as a Petzl Technical Partner (PTP). This collaboration will significantly enhance safety training, equipment accessibility, and expert consulting services for industries where workplace safety is paramount.

PLANO, Texas, May 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its April 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total loan lock volume rose 3.2% month-over-month (MoM) as the spring homebuying season progressed, with purchase locks up 7.5% despite ongoing economic pressures.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cafely, the premium Vietnamese coffee brand known for bold flavor profiles, today announced the official release of BanMe, its most potent offering yet and a legitimate contender for the world’s strongest coffee. These exceptional beans are sourced directly from Vietnam’s renowned coffee capital, Buon Ma Thuot, at an altitude of 800 meters in the lush Central Highlands.

ASHEVILLE, N.C., May 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Echoes of the Forest, an Asheville-based 501(c)(3), is thrilled to announce the unveiling of its very first Echo. This is a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to promote community revitalization, environmental restoration, and economic rejuvenation through art. The event will take place at Foundation Woodworks in Asheville’s River Arts District on Thursday, June 12 at 5 p.m..

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Amerigo Scientific unveils its line of different-sized bioconjugated fluorescent nanodiamonds (FNDs), designed to redefine precision in cellular and in vivo imaging. These bioconjugated FNDs are provided to address critical challenges in high-resolution diagnostics, targeted drug delivery, and real-time biological tracking, positioning itself as a game-changer for researchers and scientists alike.

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The well-known AI visual creation platform iMyFone DreamVid is proud to introduce its latest breakthrough feature, “Come to Life.” This innovative technology allows users to bring any character from a photo-whether it’s a lost loved one, a favorite anime character, or a celebrity crush-into a real video for lifelike interaction. What once existed only in dreams is now a reality.

INDIAN TRAIL, N.C., May 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital CJDR of Indian Trail is honored to partner with Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North Carolina to grant a life-changing wish for 17-year-old Zeke, a local teen living with a critical illness. The dealership will host a special wish reveal event on Thursday, May 15 at 11 a.m., celebrating Zeke’s upcoming shopping spree – his one true wish.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its integration with Tidalwave, an agentic AI mortgage point-of-sale (POS) platform. The integration embeds Argyle’s verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution directly into Tidalwave’s borrower workflow, eliminating manual steps and accelerating loan origination as lenders prepare for a more active housing market.

OMAHA, Neb., May 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — US Farm Data is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Sidles as Director of Innovative Data Solutions, a newly created role designed to expand the company’s strategic partnerships with enterprise-level agribusinesses and related sectors. In this role, Sidles will work directly with executive leadership teams – CEOs, CMOs, VPs of Marketing and Strategy.

CANBERRA, Australia, May 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Independent author Libby Hall has released her inspirational memoir, “The Unknown Truth” (ISBN: 978-1779626387) released by Tellwell Publishing February 2025, a candid exploration of her journey through mental health challenges. The book delves into the complexities of self-discovery, healing, and finding clarity amid life’s struggles.

AHMEDABAD, Gujarat, May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — OnPrintShop recently launched a simple yet high-impact iteration that is feature-packed with an intelligent blend of customization and sales-boosting tools. This version is designed to simplify complex processes, accelerate performance speed, and enrich customer engagement with unmatched ease.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a raw revelation of maternal mental health struggles rarely discussed openly, wellness coach Emily Wright Mitchell has released “Better Than Before: How Overcoming Depression and Obesity Led To One Mom’s Wellness Transformation” (ISBN: 978-1964377841 [ebook]; 978-1964377834 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

WASHINGTON, D.C., and ONTARIO, Calif., May 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — MAGLITE is once again teaming up with the National Police Dog Foundation in their efforts to honor all K-9s killed in the line of duty in 2024 and their handlers at the National K-9 Memorial in Washington, D.C., Sunday, May 11. MAGLITE will be providing an engraved MAGLITE® flashlight with the fallen K-9’s name and the National Police Dog Foundation logo to every handler honored at the event.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Beycome (Beycome.com), the leading direct-to-consumer residential real estate platform-closing a home every 30 minutes without in-house agents, middlemen, or hefty commissions, and saving users an average of $12,400 per sale, is proud to announce its official expansion into Ohio.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2025 report on planned capital project spending in the Manufacturing construction industry, highlighting a growing new project pipeline. The Firm’s tracking of North American activity identified 133 new projects slated for development. This surge includes investments in facility expansions, the construction of new manufacturing plants, and significant equipment modernization projects.

BUFFALO, N.Y., May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., May 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hurricane season 2025 is around the bend and homeowners in south Florida now have a new choice for window and door installation services – Armor Pro Windows. It’s promising to set itself apart with unmatched affordability, exceptional customer service and a seamless experience and offering a free impact window and door estimate.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The San Francisco Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI-SF) hosted its Annual Awards Celebration on Monday, April 28, 2025, at The Civic Kitchen Cooking School. Guests gathered to honor five exceptional women in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries, each recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the culinary world. [UPDATED]

VALENCIA, Calif., May 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — IRS Solutions®, the trusted name in tax resolution software, announces the launch of its latest innovation, the Discrepancy Report. This cutting-edge feature is designed to simplify the detection of discrepancies between filed tax returns and income data reported to the IRS by third parties. This will empower tax professionals to prevent audits while delivering exceptional service to their clients proactively.

WAKE FOREST, N.C., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Capital Chevrolet of Wake Forest is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2025 Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Teacher of the Year award, presented to Macy Brinson, a physical education teacher at Kingswood Magnet Elementary in Cary. In recognition of her exceptional dedication to education, Capital Chevrolet is gifting Brinson a brand-new Chevrolet.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 6 p.m., Breathe Southern California will host its highly anticipated Breath of Life Awards at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. The annual event recognizes visionary leaders and organizations committed to advancing clean air, environmental health, and lung health equity across California. [UPDATED]

ALLENDALE, N.J., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, eight exceptional New Jersey educators-each nominated by their own students-will receive a $500 sponsorship check to enrich their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, as well a special end-of-year party for their students at Applebee’s.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Navigating a prolonged era of complexity marked by compressed margins, fierce recruiting wars, regulatory uncertainty, and rapid technological transformation, mortgage lenders find guidance and support in collaboration, according to The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), an industry-leading organization for mortgage lenders of every variety.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., May 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Long Island announced the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, four Long Island teachers-each chosen by their students-will each receive a $500 check to enhance their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, plus an end-of-year celebration with their classroom students at their local Applebee’s.

PLANO, Texas, May 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today announced the general availability of Originator Assistant, a powerful addition to the Optimal Blue PPE. Leveraging generative AI, Originator Assistant eliminates human bias in the loan structuring process and helps originators identify all options for a borrower, providing more ways to help consumers realize the American dream of homeownership.

IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the launch of Tropos, a next-generation borrower portal that will empower lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences from initial application through clear-to-close. Designed with the flexibility to support a variety of consumer lending products, Tropos enhances Cloudvirga’s POS ecosystem with a modular, customer-first solution that helps lenders drive engagement, reduce time to close and establish lasting borrower relationships.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., May 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced the winners of the 9th annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest. This spring, six exceptional teachers-each celebrated by their students-will be granted a $500 check to invest in their classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, along with an end-of-year party for their classroom students at their local Applebee’s.