Strategic Benefits Advisors achieves WOSB certification, ranks among Atlanta’s top benefits firms for seventh year
ATLANTA, Ga., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has once again been honored by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta's top employee benefits and compensation companies. The 2025 recognition marks the firm's seventh consecutive year on the list and coincides with its new certification under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contract Program.
The Truth Behind Mozart’s Death: Fact or Fiction?
DARWIN, Australia, Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Was Mozart murdered because of a dangerous secret? A shocking new novel by Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis, "The Other Mozart: The Magic Flute - An Opera to Die For!" (ISBN: 978-1779628961; released through Tellwell Publishing, August 2025), raises bold questions about one of history's greatest composers - and whether his genius might not have been entirely his own.
Top Keynote Speaker Dr. Velma Trayham to Headline 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch at Congressional Black Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed economic strategist, entrepreneur, and business speaker Dr. Velma Trayham (who is also President and CEO of the Black Chamber of Arizona) will be a featured speaker at the 20th Annual Arizona National Nonpartisan Brunch, hosted by the HeroZona Foundation. The exclusive event will take place during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Annual Legislative Conference.
By Light Enterprise Achieves Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced it has officially achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, placing the company among a select group of defense and technology contractors nationwide. While By Light earned this certification for its Security Operations Center (SOC) in July 2025, it now holds the same certification across the enterprise.
ACES Quality Management Launches ACES Intelligence™, Redefining Mortgage and Financial Services Quality Control with AI
DENVER, Colo., Sept. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the launch of ACES Intelligence, the industry's first and only AI-powered features for quality control (QC). ACES Intelligence helps ACES customers improve quality, speed and efficiency by enhancing loan reviews, selection and compliance.
Velocity Credit Union Unveils Bold New Brand Identity and Launches Innovative Rewards Checking Account
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity Credit Union, a trusted financial partner for over 75 years, today announced the launch of its refreshed brand, including a new logo, a modernized website, and updated branch locations. The updated look and feel reflects Velocity's ongoing commitment to innovation, accessibility, and delivering an exceptional, member-first experience both in person and online.
Genisys Credit Union partners with Floify to enhance the member mortgage experience
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BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Genisys Credit Union has selected its platform to streamline mortgage lending workflows and deliver an improved member experience. The partnership reflects Genisys' focus on flexible technology solutions and Floify's commitment to supporting credit unions with scalable tools.
Argyle secures funding to accelerate open finance infrastructure for verifications
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Sept. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading verification platform for direct-source income and employment data, today announced a strategic investment round with new participation from Mastercard alongside continued support from current investors Bain Capital Ventures, Checkr, Rockefeller Asset Management and SignalFire. The investment reflects growing market demand for modern, consumer-permissioned verifications.
Former Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Author Aaron Bare Urge America to ‘Flip the Incentives’ Driving Political Violence
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Former Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Aaron Bare have released a joint essay, "The Perverse Mirror: Flipping Incentives Before Violence Becomes the Logic of the Game," confronting the alarming rise of political violence in America and offering a hopeful path forward, the Ricardo Rossello Nevares Foundation announced today.
SecuGen Announces the Unity 20 USB-S: A Simple, Smart Fingerprint Reader for Any System
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen, a world leader in fingerprint technology, today announced the Unity™ 20 USB-S, the newest addition to its Unity line of smart fingerprint readers. Ultra-compact, affordable, and FBI-certified for image quality, the Unity 20 USB-S delivers secure biometric authentication across a wide range of industries.
FirstClose Strengthens Sales Team with Industry Veterans to Support Growth in Home Equity Lending
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced the expansion of its sales organization with the addition of four accomplished industry sales professionals. These new team members bring deep industry experience and proven track records that will support the company's continued growth in home equity lending.
HotDeals Unveils 2025 Strategy to Help Shoppers Unlock a New Era of Smart Savings
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HotDeals, a leading online coupon and discount platform, today announced a comprehensive overview of the most common types of coupons-from percentage-off codes to free shipping offers-aimed at helping consumers shop smarter and save more in the digital age.
Hillcrest in La Verne Celebrates National Centenarian Day with Two Residents Over 100
LA VERNE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hillcrest, a senior living community rooted in service and care, is celebrating National Centenarian Day by honoring its eight centenarian residents whose lives span more than a century. National Centenarian Day is an opportunity not only to recognize individuals but also to reflect on the importance of community spaces that honor and uplift seniors.
Bragg® Celebrates National ACV Day with ‘Trendy Trade-In’
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bragg Live Food Products, Inc. ("Bragg"), the pioneer of apple cider vinegar (ACV), has launched its new campaign, "A Dose of What Works," to remind Americans that not every wellness craze delivers, but ACV has stood the test of time. To bring this message to life, Bragg will host its first-ever Trendy Trade-In Pop-Up on September 23, National ACV Day (a holiday created by the brand), at Santa Monica Pier.
GOLFTEC Partners with True Sync Media Inc. to Launch GOLFTEC TV, Enhancing the In-Center Experience
DENVER, Colo., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- GOLFTEC, the world leader in golf lessons and club fitting, today announced a strategic partnership with True Sync Media, Inc., a leading innovator in digital content solutions. Together, the companies will develop and implement GOLFTEC TV, a dynamic in-center media network designed to enrich the experience for GOLFTEC students and staff.
Ardley Launches OneLink Technology, Enabling Real-Time, Customized Mortgage Offers for Any Qualified Borrower
RESTON, Va., Sept. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ardley, the leading provider of borrower-level mortgage intelligence, today announced the launch of Ardley OneLink, a first-of-its-kind universal entry point to the Ardley Intelligence Platform. OneLink enables lenders and servicers to instantly deliver Ardley-enabled custom loan offers to any qualified potential borrower.
New Memoir Offers Hope, Healing, and Strength for Victims of Gender-Based Violence
TORONTO, Ontario, Sept. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author Traci L Woodcock courageously shares her new book, "I Rise, A Survivor I Stand" (ISBN: 978-1998482801; released through Tellwell Publishing, April 2025) - an empowering story of resilience and survival through the darkest moments of domestic abuse, stalking, and sexual assault. This gripping memoir is not just a recounting of trauma but a testament to the human spirit's capacity to rise from the ashes, providing a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.
NotaryCam partners with Dovenmuehle and RUTH RUHL, P.C. to streamline loan modifications with remote online notarization
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has partnered with mortgage subservicing leader Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc. and Texas-based law firm RUTH RUHL, P.C. to offer remote online notarization (RON) services for loan modification agreements.
Is American Freight Going Out of Business? Here’s the Truth
DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Despite recent reports, American Freight stores remain open across the United States. Pursuant to a purchase agreement and licensing agreement, 60 American Freight locations are open and serving customers daily. This press release is designed to provide accurate information about American Freight, including its background, recent developments, and current operating status.
56 New Food and Beverage Capital Projects Highlighted with a Rise in Processing Facilities
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on new planned capital project spending for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 56 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for August.
Ainzel Launches AI Capability Management (ACM), the New Enterprise Category Putting AI Agents to Work
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ainzel today announced the launch of AI Capability Management (ACM), the newest enterprise application category alongside ERP, CRM, and HCM. ACM provides the structure, discipline, and governance for managing AI Agents as a strategic business capability. With this launch, Ainzel establishes itself as the category leader, delivering the first complete ACM solution and shaping the future of how work gets done.
Vintage Americana Comes to Life at New Paul Stanley Museum in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A forgotten genius of mid-century advertising is finally getting his due. The newly launched Paul Stanley Museum, opening in Los Angeles in 2026, will honor the legacy of Paul Stanley Company - the creative powerhouse behind some of America's most beloved animated beer and soda advertising signs.
The Mortgage Collaborative partners with FICO to deliver exclusive credit intelligence to lenders
SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has added FICO, global analytics software leader, as an educational partner. This partnership gives members additional insights into credit data, market trends and risk modeling. Unlike TMC's traditional partners, FICO will not sell products or services, focusing instead on empowering TMC's lender network with actionable intelligence on credit behavior and market dynamics.
DocMagic One launches to unify mortgage production under a single, AI-powered platform
TORRANCE, Calif., Sep. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc. today announced the launch of DocMagic® One, a new platform for lenders that eliminates the inefficiencies of juggling multiple systems by bringing every critical loan manufacturing step into a single, intuitive platform. Document preparation, compliance checks, collaboration between borrowers, title agents and settlement agents, and closing coordination all happen in one place. Role-based permissions and organizational hierarchies keep tasks moving without bottlenecks.
Secured Signing Joins Clio’s App Directory to Simplify Digital Legal Document Signing
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Secured Signing, a global trusted leader in digital signature and remote online notarization solutions, is excited to unveil its latest integration with Clio, the industry's leading cloud-based legal technology platform. This integration streamlines document signing workflows for legal professionals - boosting efficiency, enhancing productivity, and freeing up more time to focus on what truly matters: their clients.
Refinances surge nearly 70% as purchase activity falls 10% in August
PLANO, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its August 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a sharp split between purchase and refinance trends as seasonal factors and falling rates reshaped origination activity. Total lock volume dipped about 2% month over month (MoM) as a roughly 10% drop in purchase locks outweighed the strongest month for rate-and-term refinances this year, which surged nearly 70%.
LumeFlow AI: The Secret AI Video Generator for Viral Social Media Content
NEW YORK, N.Y. and HONG KONG, Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A revolutionary AI video generation platform, LumeFlow AI, is here to transform how creators produce content. Built for the era of viral social media AI video, LumeFlow AI quickly turns static images and text into dynamic, high-quality videos in seconds with just a few clicks. It's the ultimate tool for anyone who wants to create viral clips, animated stories, or professional product videos without needing complex editing skills.
New Book, ‘The Crisis Casebook,’ Reveals How the World’s Leading Brands Navigate Disasters and Scandals
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a world where disruption is constant and crises can strike without warning, a new book by crisis management expert Edward Segal offers a timely roadmap for organizations, leaders, and public figures who want to be prepared for the inevitable. "The Crisis Casebook: Lessons in Crisis Management from the World's Leading Brands" (ISBN: 978-1399822381; hardcover) is published by John Murray Business.
New fund taps into generational investment opportunity in California property
DANVILLE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A new mortgage income fund has been launched with a target of $50 million in capital commitments to address California's unique housing and lending gap. Central Mortgage Income Fund (Central) has been founded by Bay Area property veterans Dan and Ben Dianda to invest in short-term, real estate-backed loans across California.
Home equity fintech FirstClose promotes Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today the promotion of Andria Lightfoot to vice president of client success. In her new role, Lightfoot will join the sales and revenue organization and be responsible for implementation and customer success strategy.
Holzman Laser Vision and Dr. Andrew Holzman Introduce Wavelight Plus Technology to the DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia Region
MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Holzman Laser Vision, led by nationally renowned refractive surgeon Dr. Andrew Holzman, MD, FACS, is proud to be the first practice to bring the Wavelight® Plus procedure - the latest advancement in laser vision correction - to patients across the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area.
ReLogic Research Launches ReLogic3D to Bring Metrology-Grade 3D Scanning Solutions to U.S. Industries
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReLogic Research today announced the launch of ReLogic3D, a new distribution and solutions company making high-precision 3D scanning technology more accessible to U.S. industries. ReLogic3D is proud to serve as the exclusive U.S. partner of SMARTTECH3D METROLOGY, a European based, industry leader known for its high-quality structured-light systems.
The Light Committee is First Headshot Photography Studio in Los Angeles to Earn 500 Five-Star Reviews
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Light Committee, a headshot photography studio known for providing amongst the best headshots in greater Los Angeles, has become the first such studio to achieve 500 five-star reviews on the map platform of world's largest online search engine. It also means the studio has more five-star reviews than any other headshot photography studio in greater Los Angeles.
Vmake Rolls Out Auto-Captioning Feature to Expand Global Audience Reach for Creators
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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vmake, a leading AI Talking video editor, introduced a new tool, "Auto Generated Captions," designed to integrate real-time captions, and it is worth the hype. Powered by AI, it helps businesses and creators to add and customize subtitles for videos in a few clicks. The tool is web-based and can help you add auto-generated captions in any language.
Strong Summer Showing with Another 143 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Project for August 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks new capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization projects.