American Artist Mateo Blanco Creates a Portrayal of the American Flag Made from His Clothing
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.
SimpleNexus launches ConnectUs Chat to facilitate real-time loan file collaboration between loan teams, borrowers and real estate agents
LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced the release of SimpleNexus ConnectUs Chat, a messaging feature that enables real-time loan file collaboration.
Pennsylvania Becomes Home to Brand New ‘COVID-Friendly’ Physical and Spiritual Adventure
BOILING SPRINGS, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — Co-owners Cody Meassick and Chris Paradysz present the opening of Adventure Explorations, a multi-disciplined, concierge adventure company using top-notch gear and guides to create custom experiences. With discovery at its heart, adventure creates extraordinary moments of clarity, truth and connection.
Patent Bots LLC Releases New Legal Rankings for Tracking Patent Quality
SOMERVILLE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Patent Bots today announced its Patent Law Firm Quality Scores, a new ranking of 802 U.S. patent law firms with at least 50 issued patents for the year ending March 31, 2020. Patent Bots downloaded 310,842 publicly available patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office and then used the company’s AI-powered, automated patent proofreading tool to count the number of errors in each issued patent.
Stalking Horse Bid Set as Green Mountain College Campus Goes to Auction
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Maltz Auctions, a premier full-service auction company serving the Continental United States and Caribbean, announced it has a well-qualified, interested party who placed a $3m stalking horse bid for the idyllic 155-acre Green Mountain College Campus, anchoring Main Street, in the Historic downtown of Poultney, Vermont, which was previously listed at $23m.
Estes-Hightower PLLC launched PleadWrite.com to rival leading online document generation companies by offering free probate litigation services to Texas customers
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Estes-Hightower PLLC, a Houston law firm, offers free probate litigation with the purchase of a last will and testament through PleadWrite.com. The online system is unique compared to competitors like LegalZoom or Rocket Lawyer by offering free probate litigation.
LBA Ware Taps Data and Analytics Product Expert Brian Jordan as Director of Product Management
MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, has tapped financial data and analytics industry expert Brian Jordan as director of product management. Jordan was hired to enhance and expand LimeGear, LBA Ware’s recently launched turnkey business intelligence (BI) platform.
Datasembly’s Real-Time Data is Helping Retailers Respond and Plan Ahead
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Datasembly is providing real-time insight into product pricing and availability data for retailers across America. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a landscape requiring retailers to focus on challenges posed by increased competition, omnichannel execution and contactless data acquisition.
PULLING BACK THE MASK: Masks Do Not Conceal Government Policies and Private Towing Companies’ Practices that Wound Poor Families and Damage Local Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, the Fair Towing Alliance, has begun an intense period of records research and analysis in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Maryland, to pull back the mask on government agencies and private towing companies that seize and often sell the cars of people who are poor – and for a profit.
Sasha Baluka Promoted to Partner at Bessolo Haworth, a Leading West Coast Tax, Accounting and Business Advisory Firm
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bessolo Haworth, a leading West Coast tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces the promotion of Sasha Baluka to partner. Baluka will continue to manage some of the firm’s largest clients and will now also work with the firm’s partners to manage and lead the organization.
Lift & Care Systems Provides Resource Sheet for Massachusetts Caregivers
LAKEVILLE, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Lift & Care Systems announces the release of the following Resource Sheet for Massachusetts Caregivers. “We tried to gather the best resources for anyone who has a loved one who has suffered from a disability,” says Dave Austin, President of Lift & Care Systems.
NotaryCam CEO Rick Triola Praises ALTA, MBA and NAR for Issuing Model RON Executive Order
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola today hailed the efforts of the American Land Title Association (ALTA), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and National Association of Realtors (NAR) to provide guidance and standardization for states seeking to temporarily authorize the use of remote online notarization (RON) for real estate closings.
‘Special Twins’ Tour of Duty Makes History
HOWELL, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — Mid-Atlantic Multi-Specialty Surgical Group, L.L.C. (MAMSURG) is announcing that two of their providers, Vince and Vance Moss, Army Reservists, Colonels, and G.H.O.S.T. surgeons for U.S. Special Operations Command, are returning home from Afghanistan in support of Operation Resolute Support following a unique, unprecedented 6 month tour of duty.
IDS Applauds Mortgage, Real Estate Industry Trade Groups for Their Development of Draft Model Remote Online Notarization Executive Order
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey today commended the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), American Land Title Association (ALTA) and National Association of Realtors (NAR) for the groups’ development of a draft model remote online notarization (RON) executive order to bring consistency to the various temporary measures non-RON-approved states have issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heartwood Assisted Living launches Re-Branding of Website and Service Offerings
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Heartwood has been a long-standing staple for Residential assisted living among San Antonio Locals. With its Mid-Century modern touches and at-home feel, seniors feel as though it’s a blast from the past in their day to daycare.
Oscilla Power, Inc. Announces Launch of MicroVentures Investment Opportunity
SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ — Oscilla Power, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a private placement offering in accordance with Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg. CF) adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through MicroVentures.
Globest Trading Inc. and Internet Brand Development Resolve Pending Lawsuit with Canon
GLENDORA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Canon Inc., Globest Trading Inc., and Globest’s parent company, Internet Brand Development (HK) Limited (“IBD”), have entered into a settlement agreement to amicably resolve the pending lawsuit between Canon and Globest in the Central District of California.
Current Builders Announces New Affordable Senior Housing Project in Manatee County
SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Current Builders today announced their newest project Reef at Riviera, located in Manatee County, Florida. The general contractor has formed a joint venture with the developer Dominium Inc., based in Plymouth, Minnesota, to build a new affordable senior housing project in the City of Palmetto.
Despite Uncertain Times, Avatar Construction Continues to Thrive with Rapid Expansion of Commercial Construction Services Across Northeast
BOSTON, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — Avatar Construction, Inc. announces continued expansion and record-breaking growth in 2020. While most companies have experienced a drop in business due to current events, Avatar has experienced a massive increase in both new projects and revenue.
Significant Changes in Airline Pet Travel Options: Company Offers Safe Alternative
TUCSON, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ — 25 years ago, when Happy Tails Travel began shipping pets by air, it was a simple process with many flight options and minimal restrictions. Slowly the requirements increased. This is especially true over the past 2 years, during which time many airlines suspended flying pets for a period of time to improve pet safety and decrease airline liability. These changes continue to rise.
ARMCO Executive to Co-Host QC Webinar through MBA’s Education Department
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Executive Vice President of Operations, Sharon Reichhardt will share her expertise on loan quality and risk management during an upcoming webinar sponsored by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA)
DataNumen Office Repair 4.8 Makes It Easy to Recover Damaged or Corrupted Microsoft Office Files
HONG KONG /ScoopCloud/ — An upgraded version of a comprehensive suite for MS Office file recovery is now available – DataNumen Office Repair 4.8. It’s a full suite of free repair and recovery tools that includes: Access Repair, Excel Repair, Word Repair, Outlook Repair and PowerPoint Recovery.
Hank Metzger is Top Refinance Originator at American Financing Corporation
AURORA, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — Hank Metzger of American Financing Corporation is excited to announce that Scotsman Guide ranked him number four refinance originator in 2019.
Black Underrepresentation Worsens in Management, STEM Jobs
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — With Black Lives Matter and other protests against racial discrimination, discussions have broadened to include underrepresentation of blacks in management positions in the workplace. The latest job index data shows black underrepresentation in management occupations has worsened over the past three years, Dr. Nathan Hardy finds.
TCIA (Tree Care Industry Association) has Canceled This Year’s 2020 TCI Expo that was Scheduled for October
BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — The 2020 TCIA Expo was slated to take place in Baltimore, but has been canceled according to Synertree, LLC. This comes as a result of all major events being canceled in Baltimore due to COVID-19. The Expo is the world’s largest tree industry event, drawing over 4,000 tree care industry professionals from across the globe.
Top Housing Officials and Execs to Speak At #NEXTDC20
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — NEXT Mortgage Events, LLC (NEXT) and Housing Finance Strategies have announced an all-star lineup of Washington and housing industry luminaries that are confirmed to speak at #NEXTDC20, a virtual executive summit that will take place on November 10, 2020.
COVID-19 and Black Lives Matter Disproportionately Affecting Black Moms in America
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — June’s first-ever State of Black Mothers In America became the largest conference dedicated to this audience in the world, says event co-host Christine Michel Carter. With nearly 2,000 attendees, it surpassed the attendance of the previous title holder by more than three-fold.
AARP Maryland Seeks 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees
BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ — AARP Maryland is continuing to accept nominations for its 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honor a Marylander over the age of 50, who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2020.
Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.
‘Money Is an Energy Game,’ Gold Winner of 2020 COVR Visionary Awards for e-books, is now available in print
ARLINGTON, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ — Madeline Gerwick of Polaris Business Guides and Margaret Donahue of Feng Shui Connections announce the print publication of “Money Is an Energy Game” (ISBN: 978-1734283600). Released in Kindle format in December, 2019, this book was named the Gold Winner of 2020 COVR Visionary Awards for e-books on June 6, 2020.
ITA and Getting to Global Announce New Partnership
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Getting to Global and the International Trade Administration (ITA) have partnered to help exporters better navigate federal government trade resources. As such, all federal assistance available to exporters will now be made available on Export Connect, a new platform that brings together in one place all the resources businesses need to export smarter.
Green Buildings Are Not Sustainable, says Janis Birkeland
MELBOURNE, Australia /ScoopCloud/ — According to Dr Janis Birkeland, the originator of net-positive design, while sustainable ‘green’ buildings are making great strides, they still do more damage than no building at all.
America’s Values: Valuegraphics Survey shows Patriotism is the #1 priority, ahead of Family
VANCOUVER, B.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Among the 56 core human values that The Valuegraphics Database measures, the average American ranks “Belonging” ahead of “Family” and “Relationships” – a result that reflects the very strong national pride in the U.S.
Free Augmented Reality (AR) Fireworks for July 4 from Anywhere
DUBLIN, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — Using the free TotalAR app on a smartphone or tablet, you can watch augmented reality fireworks from any location from 9 p.m. to midnight local time on July 4, HoloPundits announced today. The fireworks display will run 12 minutes and will feature patriotic virtual fireworks and music.
New Rug Website Makes Finding a Specific Rug Size a Breeze
WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ — It’s a common problem for consumers – finding just the right size area rug to fit a specific space. A new website, RugsBySize.com, launched by GetBySize, LLC, solves this problem by aggregating multiple retailers all in one place. Consumers no longer have to visit different retailers to find what they’re looking for.