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PLANO, Texas, July 10, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue today released its June 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which revealed a stagnant late-spring housing market as home prices dropped for the first time in 2024 and purchase lock counts fell 8% over the previous year. All mortgage lock figures in this news release have been controlled for fewer market days in June.

WASHINGTON D.C., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 a major financial investment firm.

LAKE MARY and CASSELBERRY, Fla., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Just in time for summer activities: podiatric surgeon Divyesh Mehta, DPM, is bringing his expertise in Charcot foot reconstruction, a surgical procedure to correct serious complications typically resulting from diabetic-related neuropathy, to Modern Foot & Ankle.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, has named Brandon Hall as its new executive vice president (EVP) of operations. Hall brings over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence within the financial services sector and is known for implementing innovative process improvements, fostering cross-functional collaboration and leading through change.

LAKE ZURICH, Ill., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President Bernadette McDonnell has been selected by Mortgage Women Magazine for its 2024 Mortgage Star Award. McDonnell was chosen for her significant contributions to the industry and dedication to Dovenmuehle over the past four decades.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — New industry research commissioned by SeQuel Response and conducted by ISG Research shows 61% of marketers have increased direct mail investments in the last year, up 12% from 2023 data. The 2024 Direct Mail Marketing Benchmark Report provides an analysis of the current direct mail marketing landscape.

NOVI, Mich., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today it has integrated the Fannie Mae® Mission Score application programming interface (API) into its trading portal, allowing current clients to take advantage of pricing and best execution decisions to improve gain-on-sale.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., July 9, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2024 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 164 new projects as compared to 147 in May and 110 in April.

LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Jig LLC (“Jig”) today announced Jig App, a new project on Kickstarter providing unique experiences, more fun at home, and engaging educational and non-educational activities. Jig App is more than an app; it is a community of parents, educators, and service providers ready to help busy families with their unique needs and preferences.

EDMONTON, Alberta, July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Well known for her expertise in growing and cooking with fresh produce, Andrea Kristin is thrilled to celebrate the release of her highly anticipated book, “Fresh Grown: Essential Guide to Use, Store, and Make the Most of Your Vegetables” (ISBN: 978-1068810916; June 2024). This comprehensive guide is an essential resource for anyone looking to fully utilize their fresh produce and deepen their connection with their food, from garden to plate, Grey Arrow Press announced today.

DALLAS, Texas, July 8, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ProNotary™, an intuitive and user-friendly digital signing solution, has announced a new partner program. Designed to enable businesses to notarize documents online, ProNotary is excited to collaborate with new partners and generate new income streams for everyone involved.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Texas A&M University’s Global Youth Sport for Development Initiative (GYS4D) and Center for Sport Management Research and Education is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Skyhawks Sports Academy powered by Stack Sports, and Wellspring Consulting. This collaboration aims to leverage the unique strengths of each organization to empower youth worldwide through innovative sports programs designed to build leadership, educational, and life skills.

PARIS, France, July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Each year, Primum Familiae Vini (PFV), an association of twelve prestigious families from the world of wine, appoints one of its members as President to oversee the association for the year and act as its representative at various events around the world. This year, Charles Symington of the Symington Family Estates in Portugal succeeds Véronique Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin in France as PFV President for the period of July 2024 to June 2025.

WASHINGTON, D.C. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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.

ORLANDO, Fla., July 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — CenterPoint Group (“Centerpoint”), a leading Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) and procurement advisory firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Galen Baggs as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Galen Baggs brings with him over two decades of extensive experience in senior leadership roles across various industries, positioning him as a valuable asset to the CenterPoint team.

BOULDER, Colo., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has received two new honors, being named to HousingWire’s Women of Influence and Inman’s Best in Finance list. The Inman award is the second in a row for Rossato.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced the addition of three new team members to support growing demand for down payment assistance (DPA) programs.

ONTARIO, Calif., July 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are particularly dangerous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities.

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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 Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to discuss the impact of recent and upcoming policy changes on small to mid-size lenders.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 28, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, is thrilled to announce the success of its first-ever Luvme Hair Workshop, held on June 20th, 2024. The workshop was designed to provide a platform for learning, sharing, and connecting, embodying the brand’s dedication to helping young hairstylists and enhancing wig-wearing experiences.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mopec Group, a leading pathology technology company and manufacturer anatomic pathology equipment & supplies, is proud to announce the launch of the Mopec Maestro Encore, the latest advancement in grossing station technology. This release marks a significant milestone in Mopec Group’s strategic effort to emphasize innovation and integration of cutting-edge digital solutions as the standard for improving pathology workflow.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Revo sunglasses, the premium performance eyewear company known for its high-quality sunglasses, announces today a dynamic new partnership with New York Knicks basketball player, Donte DiVincenzo. This collaboration brings together Revo’s cutting-edge sunglasses and DiVincenzo’s stellar athletic career, highlighting a shared commitment to quality and performance both on and off the court.

LEXINGTON, Ky., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is pleased to partner with INTENT, a company focused on purpose-driven, career paths for student-athletes as they enter life after sports. INTENT, a game-changing, digital platform links student-athletes (along with military special ops veterans) to a powerful network of candidate-seeking employers.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced the launch of new integrations with Fannie Mae’s Mission Score application programming interface (API) and Mission Score 2 and 3 product grids that provide better transparency and pricing for mortgages aligned with Fannie Mae’s mission objectives.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., June 27, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — EnergyCAP has been named a Market Leader in the Energy Management Software category for the Summer 2024 Customer Success Report published by FeaturedCustomers. FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software & services helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor validated customer success content.

NAPA VALLEY, Calif., June 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Celebrating the role of wine as a communal and celebratory beverage both now and historically, the team behind COME TOGETHER – A Community for Wine Inc., announces the kickoff of their Come Over October campaign. Conceived by respected wine authority Karen MacNeil, together with wine industry communications professionals Gino Colangelo and Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET, the campaign encourages friends, family, and colleagues to “come over” during the month of October to share wine and celebrate friendship.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Parents navigating public education now have a powerful new resource at their fingertips. “How to Advocate for Your Child in Public Education: From Kindergarten to Post-Secondary” (ISBN: 978-0228896937) by esteemed Education Consultant Monika Ferenczy is a comprehensive guide designed to equip parents with the knowledge and skills needed to advocate for their children within the school system.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., and LEWISBURG, W.Va., June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Champion Challenge held in Lewisburg, WV June 14, 2024. Sponsored by the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club, the Wild Wonderful World of Pygmies National Convention brought together the best animals from all over the U.S. for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion.

NEPTUNE, N.J., June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 2009, Move For Hunger began mobilizing transportation networks to bring food to communities in need. Since then the 501(c)(3) organization has created a network of over 1,200+ transportation partners committed to reducing food waste. Altair Global has been an integral part of this effort, and we’re thrilled to announce that the team-up continues as we enter our ninth year of partnership!

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — UTTO Inc. partners with GRTGaz/RICE of France and the NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association (NGA) to develop and commercialize innovative Digital Mapping Solutions to revolutionize utility operations in U.S urban areas. Creating and maintaining accurate digital maps for buried infrastructure is a critical function for utility companies.

PLANO, Texas, June 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Optimal Blue announced the release of Competitive Data License, a collection of key national mortgage pricing data that enables lenders to price products competitively, operate more profitably, and react swiftly to changing market conditions. Competitive Data License draws upon direct-source loan data from the Optimal Blue PPE, which is used to price and lock over 35% of loans in the United States.

MIAMI, Fla., June 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Helen Braswell Kakouris, CPA, an award-winning financial expert and entrepreneur, proudly announces the upcoming release of her new children’s book, “A Dollar Is Magic” (ISBN: 979-8218428693), scheduled for publication in September 2024. In “A Dollar Is Magic,” Braswell Kakouris merges her professional knowledge and personal experiences as a mother of three to simplify complex financial concepts for young readers.

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y., June 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In a significant legal victory for upstate New York duck farmers, the New York Supreme Court in Albany has ruled against New York City’s ban on the sale of foie gras. The ruling confirms that Local Law 202, which sought to prohibit the sale of foie gras within City limits and had been enjoined by the New York State Department of Agriculture, violates state agricultural laws designed to protect farming practices and promote agricultural commerce, La Belle Farms announced today.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., June 21, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Olea Kiosks® is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation in kiosk technology, the Tampa Driver Check-In Kiosk. This new and innovative solution was designed to transform the way logistics companies manage driver arrivals and departures.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Today, FliFlik proudly announces the launch of its revolutionary AI Photo Enhancer – FliFlik KlearMax for Photo, a powerful new tool that leverages cutting-edge artificial intelligence to remove the blurry, increase resolution, and sharpen the details, turning your lackluster photos into stunning, high-quality images.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Inman has recognized its CEO Richard Gagliano with the 2024 Best of Finance award. Now in its second year, the award celebrates 150 innovative professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate, mortgage and finance sectors. Honorees are hand-selected by Inman’s editorial team.

BOULDER, Colo., June 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Floify, the mortgage industry’s leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that it has joined The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry. As a member of TMC’s Preferred Partner Network, Floify will provide its intuitive lending platform for mortgage lenders at a discounted rate to TMC members.

DENVER, Colo., June 20, 2024 (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 2023. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

CAPE COD, Mass., June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Glen Liset, a former advertising executive and seasoned storyteller, is thrilled to announce the release of his delightful new children’s book, “My Cow Stole My Kayak” (ISBN: 978-1779412836; Tellwell Publishing; Feb. 2024). This engaging and whimsical story follows Kate Jones and her family as they embark on a wild adventure at the annual county fair, culminating in a hilarious and unexpected dilemma involving a cow, a kayak, and a perilous ride down a creek.

NEW YORK, N.Y., June 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Luvme Hair, a leading brand in high-quality human hair wigs, is thrilled to announce that Luvme Hair PartingMax Glueless Wig has been voted the Best Quality and Versatility Wig of the first half of 2024. This recognition underscores Luvme Hair’s commitment to excellence and innovation in the wig industry.