Category: Business

Centerpoint Appoints Galen Baggs as New Chief Operating Officer

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

MAGLITE, The Pedestrian Safety Institute, Additional Partners to Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety During 2024 National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month

ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

The Mortgage Collaborative Advocates for Lender Concerns at Federal Housing Agencies During June DC Visits

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Celebrating the Success of The First Luvme Hair Workshop

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Mopec Group Unveils Next-Generation Maestro Grossing Station: The Mopec Maestro Encore

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Revo Sunglasses Announces Exciting New Partnership with New York Knicks Star Donte DiVincenzo

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

AVCA Partners with INTENT – A Team Academic Award Sponsor and Dynamic Digital Platform Connecting Student Athletes with Life After Sport

LEXINGTON, Ky. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

MCT Integrates with Fannie Mae’s Mission Score API and New Product Grids to Empower Originators to Take Advantage of Market Incentives for Mission-oriented Lending

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

EnergyCAP Named Market Leader in the Summer 2024 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Come Over October 2024 Campaign Officially Announced

NAPA VALLEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Empowering Parents: New Book by Education Consultant Monika Ferenczy Teaches Essential Advocacy Skills for Public Education

OTTAWA, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

National Pygmy Goat Association Crowns Champions at 2024 Convention

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

750,000 Meals and Counting: Altair Global and Move For Hunger Renew Partnership for Ninth Year

NEPTUNE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ — 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!

UTTO Inc. partners with GRTGaz/RICE of France and the NYSEARCH/Northeast Gas Association (NGA) for innovative Digital Mapping Solutions

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Optimal Blue Launches Competitive Data License to Help Lenders Optimize Margins With Competitive Loan Pricing Data

PLANO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

New Book by Helen Braswell Kakouris Teaches Financial Literacy to Kids

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

New York Supreme Court Upholds La Belle Farm and Hudson Foie Gras’s Right to Sell the Duck Delicacy in NYC

SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Dark Matter Technologies’ Richard Gagliano honored with the 2024 Inman Best of Finance award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Floify brings its industry-leading point-of-sale technology to The Mortgage Collaborative as a preferred partner

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

Critical Defect Rate Declines Five Straight Quarters, Ending 2023 at 1.53%, Per ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

A Wild Ride Awaits: Glen Liset’s New Children’s Book, ‘My Cow Stole My Kayak’

CAPE COD, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ — 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.

One Man’s Tragedy Becomes a Treasure: Announcing the Release of ‘Concrete Dreams’

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — A local Austin man, Woody Shea, stood at the pinnacle of his career as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of a multinational corporation. A leader, innovator, and problem-solver, his days were filled with high-stakes decisions and groundbreaking technology. But in 2019, life took an unexpected turn, leading him to release a book of poetry, “Concrete Dreams” (ISBN: 979-8328164092).

Argyle’s Shmulik Fishman named an Inman Best of Finance award honoree

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been named to Inman’s 2024 Best in Finance list. Now in its second year, the award honors professionals hand-selected by Inman’s editorial team for their role in shaping the mortgage and financial services industries through leadership and commitment to innovation.

Dovenmuehle’s Above Average Residential Mortgage Loan Primary Servicer Ranking Affirmed by S&P Global Rankings

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed its Above Average ranking of Dovenmuehle as a residential mortgage loan primary servicer with a stable outlook. For 13 consecutive years, Dovenmuehle has consistently received an Above Average ranking from S&P.

Publishers Newswire announces Semi-annual BOOKS TO BOOKMARK List for June 2024: 8 New Books You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for June 2024, noting 8 new and interesting books from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published over the past year. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional large book publishing houses or celebrity authors.

Luvme Hair Human Hair Wigs: Enhancing Confidence and Beauty Worldwide

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Luvme Hair, a leading brand of high-quality human hair wigs, is proud to highlight the transformative power of their premium wigs, designed to enhance confidence and beauty for women worldwide. Luvme Hair’s commitment to excellence is evident in all human hair wigs, crafted to provide a natural look and feel that blends seamlessly with your hair.

Klingenstein Fields Advisors Adds Senior Planner to its Team

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors) is pleased to welcome Andrew Vrachimis as a Managing Director. Andrew will join the Wealth Planning team, helping individuals and multi-generational families grow and protect their wealth and accomplish their estate planning and charitable goals. With a practical approach to personalized wealth planning, Andrew will guide clients through the many critical decisions surrounding their complex balance sheets, cash flow needs, legacy and philanthropic goals, and other planning considerations.