New financing options and Labor Day event happening at reopened New York American Freight stores
BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, 2025, reopened in New York, with a location in Buffalo. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
New financing options & Labor Day event happening at reopened Florida American Freight stores
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.
Singapore firm challenges industry giants with breakthrough technology that cuts multi-gigabyte transfer times from hours to minutes
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Raysync, an established provider of enterprise file transfer solutions, today announced significant performance benchmarks that position its proprietary UDP Transfer Protocol as a game-changing alternative to traditional file transfer methods. Independent testing shows Raysync's technology delivers transfer speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional FTP protocols, enabling enterprises to transfer multi-terabyte datasets in minutes rather than hours.
EZpooling – Sole Provider of Lottery Pools in AZ Celebrates 30 Years
PHOENIX, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it celebrates its 30th year providing players with more chances of winning jackpots and other large prizes through its website. PowerPick is not a lottery and does not sell lottery tickets. It provides a pooling service to players throughout Arizona.
Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month
CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders came together on Aug.1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts for a high-energy celebration kicking off National Black Business Month, hosted by the Black Chamber of Arizona in partnership with the City of Chandler.
ACES Q1 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report reveals early signs of loan quality risk amidst mounting market pressures
DENVER, Colo., Aug. 20, 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 release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the first quarter (Q1) of 2025. The latest report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from ACES Quality Management & Control® software.
‘Unforgiving Thresholds’ – Book Five in ‘The Shaman Speaks’ Series by Don Trudeau Calls Urgent Attention to Humanity’s Tipping Points
WHITEHORSE, Yukon, Canada, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of "Unforgiving Thresholds" (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed 'The Shaman Speaks' series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.
Life Plan Humboldt Unveils Humboldt Commons, a National Model for Community-based Aging
MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Life Plan Humboldt (LPH), the nonprofit organization creating Humboldt County's first resident-driven senior living community, proudly announces the name of its first community: Humboldt Commons. The name was selected from more than 300 submissions gathered through a community-wide naming campaign that invited the entire Humboldt community to participate.
Gates & Garage Door Express Inc Launches Smart Access Control Upgrades for Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. has launched a new access-control upgrade service across Los Angeles, offering homeowners and business owners modern electric gate systems, keyless garage entry and smart-home integration solutions. The company says the initiative will help clients secure their properties while making access more convenient for deliveries, guests and employees.
Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF
MANKATO, Minn., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot.
NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont's enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital notarizations in the state.
Informative Research named 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending for innovation in mortgage credit and verification technology
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRRE) -- Informative Research (IR), a leading technology provider of data-driven credit and verification solutions for the lending industry, announced it has been named a 2025 Lending Tech Titan by PROGRESS in Lending, honoring the company's pioneering work in delivering automation, efficiency and cost savings to mortgage lenders across the U.S.
Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company's clients and integration partners, along with thought leaders and experts from across the mortgage industry, for three days of insights, connection and strategy.
RECA Reauthorized: Expanded Compensation Offers Renewed Hope to Radiation Exposure Victims
PRESCOTT, Ariz., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After years of advocacy and policy delays, the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) has been reauthorized and expanded through December 31, 2028, the Law Office of Laura J. Taylor PLLC announced today. Signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on July 4, this legislation reinstates a critical federal compensation program for individuals harmed by nuclear weapons testing and uranium industry work during the mid-20th century.
All Injuries Law Firm’s Back-to-School Giveaway Supports Port Charlotte Students and Families
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- All Injuries Law Firm, P.A., a long-standing advocate for Southwest Florida residents, recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at its Port Charlotte office to help local students start the academic year prepared and confident. The event welcomed area families to select free backpacks filled with essential school supplies.
Steady Summer for Industrial Manufacturing with 141 New Projects Recorded in June and Again July 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads reports a consistent summer for the industrial manufacturing sector, with 141 new capital projects announced in both June and July 2025. The Firm's monthly report, which tracks planned new capital projects including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects across North America, confirms this consistent level of activity. This sustained growth indicates a strong and stable period of planned capital spending within the industry.
Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences
DENVER, Colo., Aug. 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 three senior professionals from its team will participate in major industry conferences throughout September and October, showcasing ACES' leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management and loan quality.
Floify wins 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award for Best Loan Origination Solution
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award winner for Loan Origination Solution of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies, products and services shaping the future of real estate.
Nate Ward Graduates Class 2 Wastewater Apprenticeship Program through Idaho Rural Water Association
HAILEY, Idaho, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Idaho Rural Water Association (IRWA) is proud to recognize Nate Ward for graduating from the Apprenticeship Program's Class 2 Wastewater track. His achievement was celebrated during the City of Hailey's council meeting on August 11, 2025. Nate's graduation represents the completion of a rigorous, two-year registered apprenticeship.
Osborne Mint Hosts Striking Ceremony for 2025 ANA Show Eagle Coin
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Osborne Mint in Cincinnati hosted a striking ceremony on July 23rd for the 2025 ANA Show Eagle coin, celebrating history, artistry, and numismatic tradition. This marks the second release in the acclaimed ANA Show Eagle series, which debuted at the 2024 World's Fair of Money.
Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award
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NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 13, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle's growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.
Cloudvirga honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, announced that Tropos, its next-generation borrower portal, has been named Loan Application Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. Launched in May, Tropos empowers lenders to deliver personalized, intuitive digital experiences that drive conversion.
Floify named NMP Originator Choice winner for 2025
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category. While Floify continually releases updates, the company's introduction of Dynamic Apps in 2025 is particularly notable.
From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’
LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, "Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education" (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.
The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging
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ST. LOUIS, Mo., Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one's choice. With a new name comes a renewed strategic direction—one centered on delivering hands-on services, consulting, and coaching to communities throughout the aging services sector.
Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained. Mortgage rates rose MoM across all loan types.
Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match
LA VERNE, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, wellness-centered living and a true sense of belonging - especially for those entering this next chapter on their own.
Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company's market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. "Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence - and our new brand embodies that," said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue.
Two Prominent Professors to Keynote 25th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report newsletter, announced that two prominent figures in the field of neurotechnology will keynote the 2025 Neurotech Leaders Forum, which takes place November 5-6 in San Francisco. Edward Chang, chair of the department of neurological surgery at UC San Francisco, will discuss future applications of implanted brain sensing and stimulation devices.
Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union's continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central Texas.
UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services
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NEW YORK, N.Y,, Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.
Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects Remain Strong in July 2025
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In July 2025, the Food and Beverage industry continued to show strong growth with 55 new capital projects planned across North America. The July planned projects total is consistent with the 56 new industrial projects reported in June 2025, showing a steady pipeline of activity. These projects, which include new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects, were tracked by Industrial SalesLeads.
Secured Signing Expands Capabilities with In-Person Electronic Notarization Upgrade
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signature and online notarization technology, has announced a significant upgrade to its In-Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) solution. The revamped IPEN experience is now fully integrated into the same intuitive dashboard used for Remote Online Notarization (RON) and Digital Signatures-enabling notaries to manage in-person signings with greater speed, convenience, and consistency.
Informative Research Enhances Mortgage Prequalification Insight with The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax
GARDEN GROVE, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the addition of The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax to its integrated suite of mortgage credit and verification tools. The Work Number Report Indicator empowers lenders by delivering a first-in-market solution: an Equifax credit report alongside an indicator of employment status earlier in the mortgage qualification process.
‘The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills’ Get Glitzy Debut at Comic-Con
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The glittering facade of Beverly Hills just got a serious makeover in the pages of "The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills" illustrated novel. Writer and longtime comic-book scribe Steve Stern ("Zen Intergalactic Ninja") said, "It's the story of four students at Beverly Hills High who receive some wild powers during a cosmic event at Griffith Observatory, are immediately outed by a tabloid reporter, and then given their own reality TV show." He added with a smile, "What could possibly go wrong?"