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Award-Winning Toastmaster Launches 2021 Burbank International Film Festival

BURBANK, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Award-winning Toastmaster Jeff Rector, of Toastmasters International District 52, invites film industry professionals and film enthusiasts to secure their VIP All-Access Passes to the Festival Screenings, Red Carpet Events, Parties and Closing Night Dinner & Gala Awards Show. The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) is proud to celebrate its 13th anniversary in the "Media Capital of the World."

"We are very excited to be able to screen live again at the Burbank AMC 16 Theatres, and to bring filmmakers from around the world together to share their art, ideas, and to create future collaborations," says Toastmaster Jeff Rector, President and Director of BIFF. "From the speech I present on Opening Night, to writing, producing and hosting the two-hour Closing Night Gala and Awards Show, the knowledge and experience I've acquired from being a Toastmasters International member have been invaluable."

Emily Bridges, daughter of actor Beau Bridges ("The Fabulous Baker Boys"), will be presented with the President's Innovation Award for her film, "Acting: The First Six Lessons," which she co-wrote with Beau.

BIFF will also be presenting the Annual Garry Marshall Spirit Award, and will also be paying tribute to the Bridges Family (Lloyd, Beau, Jeff, Jordan, and Emily), celebrating three generations of actors. Other celebrity participants include Priscilla Presley, Natasha Henstridge ("Species," "The Whole Nine Yards," "The Whole Ten Yards"), Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family"), and Nigel Gibbs ("Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul") to name just a few.

WHEN AND WHERE:

2021 Burbank International Film Festival

Dates: September 9 - 12, 2021

Location: Burbank AMC 16 Theaters 125 E. Palm Ave. Burbank, CA 91502

For more information, please visit https://www.burbankfilmfest.org/

About District 52

District 52 comprises more than 90 corporate and community Toastmasters clubs in Burbank, Glendale, Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, San Fernando Valley, Valencia, Calabazas, and Malibu.

To learn more about District 52 please visit: https://www.district52.org/

About Toastmasters International

Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 300,000 in more than 15,800 clubs in 149 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit https://www.toastmasters.org/. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

Award-winning Toastmaster Jeff Rector, of Toastmasters International District 52, invites film industry professionals and film enthusiasts to secure their VIP All-Access Passes to the Festival Screenings, Red Carpet Events, Parties and Closing Night Dinner & Gala Awards Show. The Burbank International Film Festival (BIFF) is proud to celebrate its 13th anniversary in the "Media Capital of the World."

Related link: https://www.district52.org/

‘A Bleeding Sky’ Wins Push Global Entertainment’s 2021 Listening Party Las Vegas Charts iTunes Pop Charts

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Push Global Entertainment is proud to have hosted "2021 Listening Party Las Vegas" a music performance competition in Las Vegas, Nevada that saw some of the brightest Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B rising stars compete for major label distribution and a marketing budget.

Almost two dozen contestants flew in from around the globe and the winner won a distribution deal with Push Global Entertainment LLC currently distributed by a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and a radio and PR campaign.

Endele Wilson, frontman for the group explains "This has been a long yet 'timeless' effort for us. We could never even tell you how many years we've been at this together because the days and nights have run together seamlessly. We do know it is not the numbers that matter but the quality of the moments and the beautiful music that comes out of the moments gathered...we are so proud of what we have created and continue to create."

Positive and always forward thinking the group "looks every hard to swallow moment as a lesson and the soft ones as the rewards we have been offered for our commitment to our art and each other," Wilson asserts. In regards to advice to aspiring artists, the singer songwriter continues, "Our best advice as a collective is do not fake ANY of this and ALWAYS push yourself...you can always do more. Be humble and appreciate everything, in both life and music and the music life."

Currently charting #162 on the iTunes Pop Song Charts, the grounded Wilson explains success as, "Being extremely happy with what you have done, what you have thought up, what you have created...to admire your art and yourself like one would admire someone on television or a movie but you yourself deserve it more because you have found a way to create happiness for yourself and quite possibly others...quite possibly many others."

What comes next for the super trio from Long Beach, California?

Wilson explains, "All of our dreams will continue to come true as we pray for them and accept them. We are cutting out our own statue and pouring the foundation for it. We will accept help and we will challenge ourselves to as a whole make a dramatic and drastic shift on the world of music. The time for us to elevate and share that elevation has come."

Follow the movement on Facebook, Instagram and you can also reach "A Bleeding Sky" on their email address: IAMSKYLEEVAGUE@GMAIL.COM. Stay tuned on social media for a new label created by the band to support their music.

Push Global Entertainment is proud to have hosted "2021 Listening Party Las Vegas" a music performance competition in Las Vegas, Nevada that saw some of the brightest Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B rising stars compete for major label distribution and a marketing budget.

Related link: https://pushglobalentertainment.com/

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing releases business book for female entrepreneurs by angel investor Mimi Maclean

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumni, non-profit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. "How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles, whether that means founding a company, getting venture funding or working their way to CEO. MacLean seamlessly weaves her personal experiences as a high-powered investment banker, former buyer at Bloomingdale's, angel investor, founder of three companies and mother of five into this guide for the female CEOs of tomorrow.

She offers sage advice, unabashedly shares her mistakes along the way and asks useful questions that will serve as a guidebook on building a successful company from the ground up regardless of the industry. Adding supplemental wisdom and anecdotes from the high-powered women she interviews on her top-rated podcast, The Badass CEO, MacLean has created the ideal roadmap for women who want to follow in her stead and pave their own way to success.

"As a female founder, I'm incredibly proud to be involved with a book that will empower so many women," says publisher Anna David. "Mimi is a superwoman and while we may not all be able to accomplish as much as she does, we can at least learn how she does it with this book."

MacLean's mission with "How to Be a Badass Female CEO" is as ambitious as her other goals. "I want to see women smash sales goals year after year, taking their ingenious inventions and gorgeous designs into markets all around the globe," she says. "I want to see women who start out as entry-level assistants end up at the head of the boardroom table, remaking the image of the CEO into one that's fierce, feminine and running things on her own terms."

"How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: https://mimimaclean.com/

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including TV newscasters and reality stars, as well as government sales experts, sports agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more.

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Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing the first book by angel investor, CPA, Columbia Business School alumni, non-profit founder and podcaster Mimi MacLean. "How to Be a Badass Female CEO: Slay the Competition and Reach the Top" (ISBN: 978-1951407681) is designed to help women succeed in male-dominated roles.

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Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover Wins New Product Award

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The inventor of the Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover, Katherine Miles, is excited to announce that this deceptively simple mobility product has earned the New Product Pavilion Providers' Choice Bronze Award at the 2021 Medtrade West national trade show. Sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, the honor highlights the potential of the Ruby Slipper to make a difference in the lives of seniors and others with limited mobility.

The Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover helps people enter and exit a vehicle seat with ease, allowing seniors with limited mobility and persons recovering from injury or surgery to get to the places they want and need to go: visiting friends and family, running errands and going to medical appointments.

"To be selected for this award by our fellow Medtrade attendees means a lot," said Miles. "It's real confirmation that our simple little product can be a life-changer for many people. We are so grateful to Medtrade West and HomeCare Magazine for the opportunity to spread the word about the Ruby Slipper!"

"We're probably one of the lowest-tech products here," said Steve Porcaro, Ruby Slipper's Director of Business Development. "You don't have to change the battery, you don't have to learn to operate it. Just put it on the seat, set it up and you're good to go. People were very excited about the simplicity and the ease, and how comfortable and simple it was. And everyone said the same thing: how come I didn't think of that?"

Miles and the Ruby Slipper team look forward to making more connections at the upcoming Medtrade East event in October 2021 in Atlanta.

About Medtrade West and HomeCare Magazine

Held July 12-14 in Phoenix, Medtrade West marked Ruby Slipper's return to its first in-person national trade show in eighteen months. The nation's largest home medical equipment exhibition and conference, Medtrade has been helping the industry grow since 1979.

HomeCare is the leading business magazine for home medical equipment and home health professionals.

About the Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover

The Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover is a specially designed, heavy-duty double-layered seat cover with a unique sliding action that allows passengers to swivel in and out of the car seat with ease. This simple seat cover allows passengers to quickly and easily enter or exit virtually any vehicle. The Ruby Slipper is comfortable, convenient and helps reduce stress while traveling. It is intended for anyone with limited mobility and strength, or recuperating from a recent surgery.

The Ruby Slipper fits virtually all passenger cars and trucks, is easily installed in minutes, works on both cloth and leather seats, and can be moved from car to car as needed. The nylon fabric is rugged, comfortable and easy to care for.

About Ruby Slipper, LLC

Made entirely in America, the Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover can be purchased online at https://www.rubyslipperswivelcarseatcover.com/ (via PayPal) or by calling 877-855-3065. The cost is $79.95 plus $11.95 shipping. The Ruby Slipper comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.

Questions can be directed to https://www.rubyslipperswivelcarseatcover.com/contact or 877-855-3065. Ruby Slipper, LLC is located at P.O. Box 508, St. Clairsville, Ohio, 43950.

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The inventor of the Ruby Slipper Swivel Car Seat Cover, Katherine Miles, is excited to announce that this deceptively simple mobility product has earned the New Product Pavilion Providers' Choice Bronze Award at the 2021 Medtrade West national trade show. Sponsored by HomeCare Magazine, the honor highlights the potential of the Ruby Slipper to make a difference in the lives of seniors and others with limited mobility.

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Highlighting New Acquisitions on View at the Museum of Sex, NYC

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Museum of Sex, NYC is proud to announce that as of September 1, 2021, Zoya Cherkassky's drawing "Untitled" from her "Women Who Work" series and Louis Soubrier's Siège D'Amour Love Chair will be on view in the second floor exhibition "Artifact [xxx]: Selections from Secret Collections." The Museum recently acquired the chair from M S Rau LLC, New Orleans and the drawing from Fort Gansevoort Gallery, NYC for the permanent collection.

Artist Zoya Cherkassky recently detoured from her usual practice to explore the topic of female sex work in a series called "Women Who Work." In this drawing, Cherkassky beautifully and hauntingly portrays the disassociation and alienation many women experience during sexual intercourse and intimacy. Inspired by the horrific story and subsequent Russian mythologization of Viktor Mokhov, who abducted two teenage girls in 2000 and held them hostage as enslaved sex workers for four years in a bunker, the drawing highlights the power dynamics, abuse and fear that can accompany sex and the sex work industry.

Specially designed in 1890 by French cabinet-maker Louis Soubrier for King Edward VII (1841-1910), the Prince of Wales and King of England from 1901 to 1910, who was also known as "Dirty Bertie," the love chair enabled the infamous playboy prince to partake in sexual amusement with minimal exertion in numerous ways, including with two ladies at once. Le Chabanais, one of the extravagant brothels of nineteenth and twentieth century Paris, kept the original chair in a private room for the future king's personal use. While the exact chair used by "Dirty Bertie" is now owned by Soubrier's great-grandson, the example on view at the Museum of Sex is one of just two replicas based on the original design. The only other known replica is on view at the Sex Machines Museum in Prague. The chair has been featured in both BBC and Smithsonian documentaries such as the "Private Lives of Monarchs."

As part of the rotation of new objects into "Artifact [xxx]," the Museum has also recently hung Keith Haring's "Bad Boys" (1986), a set of 6 framed silkscreen prints on loan from the Keith Haring Foundation until February 2022. The exhibition also features objects on loan from the Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender, and Reproduction at Indiana University Bloomington, Stanley B. Burns, MD Collection & Archive and the Dittrick Medical History Center at the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH.

ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF SEX

The mission of the Museum of Sex is to preserve and present the history, evolution, and cultural significance of human sexuality. Since opening in 2002, the museum has collaborated with world-renowned cultural institutions, artists, and academics to create exhibitions and interactive programs that explore the best in current scholarship in the arts, sciences, and humanities. From fine art to historical ephemera, its permanent collection comprises more than 15,000 sexually significant artifacts.

To learn more visit: http://www.museumofsex.com/

Facebook: @mosex | Twitter: @museumofsex

Museum of Sex, 233 Fifth Avenue (at 27th Street) New York, NY 10016, (212) 689 6337.

Press Contact | emarballo@museumofsex.com

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The Museum of Sex, NYC is proud to announce that as of September 1, 2021, Zoya Cherkassky's drawing "Untitled" from her "Women Who Work" series and Louis Soubrier's Siège D'Amour Love Chair will be on view in the second floor exhibition "Artifact [xxx]: Selections from Secret Collections." The Museum recently acquired the chair from M S Rau LLC, New Orleans and the drawing from Fort Gansevoort Gallery, NYC for the permanent collection.

Related link: https://www.museumofsex.com/

Church of Scientology International Honors Those Who Served After the 9/11 Terror Attacks

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. The Church of Scientology International honors the rescue workers and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who served them. The unsung heroes who responded to the attacks at Ground Zero 20 years ago on September 11 brought hope and renewed belief at a time when an affirmation of the basic goodness of Mankind was sorely needed.

"As any New Yorker would tell you," said one of the first Volunteer Ministers to arrive on the scene, "to see the Twin Towers disintegrate was a living nightmare. Over 25,000 people were gotten out of the towers because of the work of the responders, civilians who were fire wardens for their floor, strangers assisting others out to safety, police, firefighters, emergency medical services responders, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day in service to others."

As the twin towers erupted in flame and smoke, downtown New York was a war zone recalls Scientologist Bill Runyon on an episode of the original TV series Destination Scientology on the Scientology Network. Runyon served as liaison between the Church of Scientology, its Volunteer Ministers and New York City officials. His wife and both children also served as Volunteer Ministers at Ground Zero, where they helped see to the needs of the rescue workers.

Scientologists from across New York and New Jersey immediately headed for the Church of Scientology New York, just off Times Square on West 46th Street. The Church soon became the communications and logistics hub of the Church's relief efforts. Over the next nine months, some 800 Scientologists from across the United States and abroad served at "the pit" to help rescue workers contend with the gruesome and hazardous conditions.

"We were under the pile, we were on top of it," said a retired New York City firefighter who served at Ground Zero. "We were chest-deep in muck." He recalls how the Volunteer Ministers were always there when they finished a shift. "We would come out of there. There was a whole support group on the outskirts of the pile. It made you feel good to know they were out there when you were going to come out of that hole."

Volunteer Ministers provided food, water, clothing, gear and other necessities to the cleanup crews. For nine months they continued to serve until all that remained of the World Trade Center was a cavernous pit.

"We kind of get a lot of the credit," said a New York City Police officer, "but I think a lot of the credit has to go to the people on the outskirts such as the Scientology volunteers and such that provided us with comfort while we were down there at a time when we needed it probably more than most people understand or realize."

At the 2001 celebration of the founding of the International Association of Scientologists (IAS) in October, Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige spoke of the impact of the Church of Scientology of New York as headquarters of the Ground Zero effort. "With their recent actions and the compassion they have shown they now have a prominence greater than ever before." He announced that the IAS would be funding the full top-to-bottom restoration of the New York Church "in appreciation for their being there to help the city when it counted."

Three years later, in September 2004, dedicating the new Church of Scientology of New York, Mr. Miscavige reiterated the importance of what New York Scientologists inspired across the rest of the world three years earlier: "For in the darkest of times and worst of places, you stood tall amongst it all as a shining beacon of light," serving as a living example of the motto of the Scientology Volunteer Minister: "Something can be done about it."

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard.

A Volunteer Minister's mandate is to be "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring truth and spiritual values to the lives of others." Their creed: "A Volunteer Minister does not shut his eyes to the pain, evil and injustice of existence. Rather, he is trained to handle these things and help others achieve relief from them and new personal strength as well."

For more information, visit the Scientology Network or the Scientology Newsroom.

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Saturday marks the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. The Church of Scientology International honors the rescue workers and the Scientology Volunteer Ministers who served them. The unsung heroes who responded to the attacks at Ground Zero 20 years ago on September 11 brought hope and renewed belief at a time when an affirmation of the basic goodness of Mankind was sorely needed.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Monetary Metals Finances Jeweler’s Growth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Monetary Metals announces a 150% increase in its financing of Gold Bullion International's expansion of its 22- and 24-karat luxury gold jewelry collection, Auvere™.

Gold Bullion International (GBI) is paying 4% on the gold lease. Leased inventory is off-balance sheet, and the jeweler avoids exposure to the price of gold.

GBI completed its initial lease from Monetary Metals in 2019. Since then Auvere has grown dramatically. Its products have been featured in Vogue, Elle, Cosmopolitan, and Vanity Fair.

"We're pleased to grow with GBI. Our investors are always looking to put more gold to work in a well-run business," commented Keith Weiner, CEO of Monetary Metals.

"We couldn't be happier with the growth of the Auvere brand and platform. It's encouraging to have Monetary Metals as our financing partner, because they keep up with our demand," said Marc Scher, President of GBI.

About Monetary Metals

Monetary Metals® is Unlocking the Productivity of Gold™ by offering a Yield on Gold, Paid in Gold® to investors, and Gold Financing, Simplified™ to gold-using businesses (mints, miners, refiners, jewelers, etc.). In addition, the company's market analysis and proprietary charts, including the gold forward rate, are utilized by gold investors and gold-using businesses globally. The company's content is widely syndicated on gold, alternative investing, and mainstream sites. Learn more at: https://monetary-metals.com/.

About Gold Bullion International

Gold Bullion International™ is one of the most trusted names in the precious metals industry, servicing institutional and retail clients around the world. GBI offers a wide variety of bullion products and technology services in addition to proudly offering Auvere, a line of 24k gold jewelry. Learn more at: https://bullioninternational.com/.

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Monetary Metals announces a 150% increase in its financing of Gold Bullion International's expansion of its 22- and 24-karat luxury gold jewelry collection, Auvere™. Gold Bullion International (GBI) is paying 4% on the gold lease. Leased inventory is off-balance sheet, and the jeweler avoids exposure to the price of gold.

Related link: https://monetary-metals.com/

GIA and AGS Award 2nd Annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship to Ohio Jeweler

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- The second annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship - created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Gem Society (AGS) in 2019 - was awarded to Rachel Burazer, a sales associate and custom designer at Argo & Lehne Jewelers, an AGS member store in Columbus, Ohio.

The scholarship will cover complete tuition for the GIA Graduate Gemologist on-campus or distance program in Carlsbad, California, along with the costs of the AGS Way Course and entry to the 2021 AGS Conclave event in Dallas, Texas, September 12-14.

AGS and GIA jointly established the Beatrice Shipley Scholarship, which was announced by Susan Jacques, GIA president and chief executive officer, at the 2019 Conclave. AGS administered the application process and awarded the scholarship.

"AGS would like to thank GIA for their ongoing commitment to AGS and for partnering on this scholarship. Beatrice Shipley, along with her husband, changed the course of the jewelry industry," said Katherine Bodoh, CEO of the American Gem Society and AGS Laboratories. "We are so pleased to award Rachel with this scholarship. She is passionate about the jewelry industry, bettering herself, and serving her customers. I know this opportunity will propel her career forward."

"Beatrice Shipley was a trailblazing businesswoman who believed in and helped establish GIA and AGS and our shared mission to protect consumers. At the core of this mission is educating the next generation of jewelers, and we are honored to do this together with AGS, our sibling organization," said Susan Jacques, GIA president and CEO. "Congratulations to Rachel Burazer! I look forward to her continued success as a GIA alumni and member of AGS."

"Earning this award demonstrates that patience, determination, and loving what you do can get you anywhere in life," said Ms. Burazer. "I am so grateful to have this help to advance in my career and invest in my future. What an honor it is to represent my company and Beatrice Shipley! Thank you."

Born in Northeast Ohio, Rachel moved to Chicago, where she obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design. After working in the food and beverage industry and at Bloomingdale's, Rachel realized that she needed to combine her hospitality experience with a more refined retail environment. She first worked at an AGS member store, Steve Quick Jeweler, where she was given the knowledge and trust to accelerate on her own. With that experience and success, the transition to Argo & Lehne was smooth. Currently, Rachel acts as a mentor to her colleagues, a liaison with many vendors, and an employee trusted by the customers.

Both GIA and AGS were founded in the 1930s when Robert and Beatrice Shipley cashed in their savings to create two organizations with the goal of educating jewelers, professionalizing the industry, and creating a guild for these jewelers to join.

About the American Gem Society

The American Gem Society (AGS), founded in 1934 by Robert M. Shipley, is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting a high standard of ethics, continuous education, and consumer protection within the jewelry industry. AGS awards credentials for its members, who are held to the highest ethical and professional standards in the industry and must pass annual recertification examinations to maintain their titles.

About GIA

An independent nonprofit organization, GIA (Gemological Institute of America), established in 1931, is recognized as the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA invented the famous 4Cs of Color, Clarity, Cut and Carat Weight in the early 1950s and in 1953, created the International Diamond Grading System™ which, today, is recognized by virtually every professional jeweler in the world.

Through research, education, gemological laboratory services, and instrument development, the Institute is dedicated to ensuring the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science, and professionalism.

Website: https://www.americangemsociety.org/

Facebook: @AmericanGemSociety1934

Instagram: @AmericanGemSociety

Twitter: @AmerGemSociety

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The second annual Beatrice Shipley Scholarship - created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the American Gem Society (AGS) in 2019 - was awarded to Rachel Burazer, a sales associate and custom designer at Argo & Lehne Jewelers, an AGS member store in Columbus, Ohio.

Related link: https://www.americangemsociety.org/

Nomis Solutions Senior Product Manager Erik McNally Honored as a 2021 HousingWire Insider

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced that senior product manager Erik McNally has been named a 2021 HW Insiders Award honoree by industry trade publication HousingWire. The HW Insiders award program honors operational superstars in housing that are driving their companies and clients forward.

According to the publication, this year's list of honorees represents a wide range of occupations within the housing economy, from lending and real estate to fintech. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging behind-the-scenes projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

McNally was specifically recognized for his contributions to the successful launch of Nomis' competitive mortgage technology platform, which generated more than $1 million of contract revenue in its first year alone. Internally, McNally works cross-functionally between teams to continuously develop Nomis' product vision and also serves as a mentor to Nomis' mortgage team, hosting trainings and product demonstrations to further communicate the organization's value proposition and vision.

"Erik is an essential member of the Nomis Solutions team. He never shies away from a challenge and no matter the task, Erik can be counted on to dive in 100% and do whatever is necessary to ensure a successful outcome," said Frank Rohde, president and chief executive officer at Nomis Solutions. "All of us at Nomis are extremely proud of Erik and congratulate him on receiving this tremendous honor."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed-all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better-growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

About Nomis Solutions

Nomis Solutions is a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider that delivers competitive intelligence to bankers and mortgage lenders to facilitate more advanced pricing strategies. The company's analytics platform and end-to-end pricing tools enable retail banks and mortgage lenders to achieve customer- and borrower-centric pricing backed by real-time, actionable data. The platform also supports banks and mortgage lenders in their understanding and anticipation of the evolving demands of customers and borrowers, competitors, and ever-changing market conditions. For more information, please visit http://www.nomissolutions.com/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit http://www.housingwire.com/ or http://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

Nomis Solutions (Nomis), a global, industry-leading pricing and profitability management solutions provider, today announced that senior product manager Erik McNally has been named a 2021 HW Insiders Award honoree by industry trade publication HousingWire. The HW Insiders award program honors operational superstars in housing that are driving their companies and clients forward.

Related link: https://www.nomissolutions.com/

Spodak Dental Group’s Use of ‘Laughing Gas’ Helps Patients Who Suffer from Depression

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Spodak Dental Group team is committed to helping their patients not only achieve their smile goals, but also their overall comfort in and out of the dental chair. While nitrous oxide has been offered as an effective treatment for anxious or fearful patients, it has now been shown to help with patients who suffer from depression.

A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine has shown that nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, can relieve symptoms of depression otherwise resistant to current drugs. The randomized phase II clinical trial of 24 volunteers in the United States with treatment-resistant major depression shows that a low dose of nitrous oxide offers a benefit that appears to last for several weeks and come with very few side effects.

The first treatment involved an hour-long high dose of nitrous oxide (at 50 percent), the second involved an hour-long low dose of the drug (at 25 percent), and the last involved a placebo. The majority of people in the trial showed a high rate of response and symptom improvement over the course of the trial. This is the first time that a study has shown these results.

The Spodak Dental Group state-of-the-art facility offers nitrous oxide in each of the 18 state-of-the-art operatories. Patients are invited to enjoy nitrous oxide for any treatment or procedure, including cleanings, which are monitored by board certified general and specialty dentists.

"We are committed to our patients' overall safety, health and wellness, which is why we safely offer nitrous oxide," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "Not only is it a safe option for anxious or depressed patients, the effects dissipate quickly once the gas is not inhaled and there are no negative side effects."

The Spodak Dental Group, a 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment.

The Spodak Dental Group team is committed to helping their patients not only achieve their smile goals, but also their overall comfort in and out of the dental chair. While nitrous oxide has been offered as an effective treatment for anxious or fearful patients, it has now been shown to help with patients who suffer from depression.

Related link: https://www.spodakdental.com/

Talon International Announces Launch of 100% Sustainable Ghost Net Products

WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- After years of meaningful development, Talon International is proud to announce the launch of its innovative Ghost Net Products. The company successfully developed a solution to improving marine habitats by collecting and recycling the surplus of plastic waste that has consumed our beloved oceans.

Plastic waste has finally reached the top of society's agenda. Only nine percent of the plastic produced since the beginning of the material's revolutionary debut has been recycled. Unfortunately, much of the remainder invade our waters-4.9 billion tons consuming the habitats of vital marine wildlife. If the trend continues, our oceans will contain more plastic than fish in less than thirty years.

Talon has taken to collecting abandoned ghost nets, a substantial portion of our planet's plastic waste, and developing them into an assortment of practical fashion items, including zippers, buckles, cord adjusters, buttons, and more. The company's process is simple: search, collect, clean, regenerate, and develop the recycled resin into innovative products that will change the world, one ghost net at a time.

Talon International has been awarded the Global Recycled Standard by the INFL Laboratory and Institute, certifying that its Ghost Net Products and manufacturing practices conform with international voluntary standards. The company currently coordinates and operates the recycling of ghost nets found amongst China's shores. Talon is honored to be the first audited and certified fishing net recycling system in China.

Larry Dyne, CEO of Talon International explains, "We believe that the solution is obvious. We have been practicing it for years now. Reuse! At Talon, we are at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. We coordinate and operate the collection and recycling of ocean waste plastic, including fishing nets, to reduce the environmental harm."

Alongside their corporate efforts to push the boundaries with innovative designs and solutions, Talon International presents retailers everywhere the opportunity to take part in raising sustainability standards. Talon designed the sustainable Ghost Net Product line with their valued partners in mind, in hopes to encourage more retailers like yours to make a difference.

Hand-in-hand, companies everywhere have the power to make a positive, influential impact on the planet. Until zero ghost nets remain in our oceans, let us reduce, reuse, and recycle together.

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HitPaw Watermark Remover 1.3.0 Helps To Remove Watermark from Videos without Blur

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- To provide a better experience to remove video watermark, HitPaw released HitPaw Watermark Remover version 1.3.0 with 3 more video watermark removing modes: Matte Filling, Color Filling, and Gaussian Blur and add the feature to remove moving watermark from video. All these features are creative and cannot be found in any competitive products.

Curious about these new features? Go ahead with us.

1. Matte Filling

Matte filling is a function that is the same as stamp clone in the Photoshop. It can remove watermark from video via copying the content from the selected part in your video to cover the watermark. It can work to get great results even though your watermark is on a complex background.

2. Color Filling

Color Filling allows you to detect what color other parts are using and apply it to cover the watermark. Using this way can erase the watermark from video without blur if the watermark's background is single-color

3. Gaussian Blur

Blur the watermark on your video to remove the video watermark successfully. It can be used in any case. But can get better effect if your video watermark is in single-color background with few elements.

4. Remove Moving Watermark

Moving watermarks can be found in a lot of videos. There is no solution in the market at the moment except using HitPaw Watermark Remover. You only need to tell HitPaw Watermark Remover the start and endpoint of the watermark, it can remove it successfully.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Watermark Remover can work on Windows 11/10/8/7 64 bits and macOS 10.13 or later version.

Here is the price list for Windows and Mac:

HitPaw Watermark Remover for Windows

$4.99/month

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HitPaw Watermark Remover for Mac

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To provide a better experience to remove video watermark, HitPaw released HitPaw Watermark Remover version 1.3.0 with 3 more video watermark removing modes: Matte Filling, Color Filling, and Gaussian Blur and add the feature to remove moving watermark from video. All these features are creative and cannot be found in any competitive products.

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Tres Amigos Grill introduces their new menu item Chef John’s Street Tacos for Taco Tuesday

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tres Amigos Grill in Winter Garden known for creating, grilling and serving a fusion of Tex-Mex, Grilled and Mexican Style offerings announces the addition of Chef John's Street Tacos to its menu.

"As we launch Chef John's Street tacos on Tuesday, Tacos are not only for Tuesdays. We ask all our friends to consider living every day like it's Taco Tuesday since these will be available every day," says John Kresl, owner, aka "Chef John."

Served with your choice of skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, pork carnitas or vegetables, the Chef John Street Tacos are wrapped in crispy homemade corn tortillas and topped with Pico De Gallo, Cotija cheese and our homemade hot sauce. To top it off, we add a few lime wedges to the party.

Kresl adds, "For every item on our menu old or new, we keep the home in homemade from the produce to the process and from preparation to presentation. Every step, every stage and every layer of every ingredient matters to us at Tres Amigos Grill."

Based in Winter Garden, Florida, Tres Amigos Grill delivers flame grilled to order entrees methodically prepared and distinctively dressed with the freshest toppings, seasonings, and sides for individuals, families and friends.

From Grilled Stuffed Tacos to our Stuffed Grill Bowls, and full course entrees to our customized catering menu, Tres Amigos Grill practices a personalized approach to preparing every individual order and every special request.

Tres Amigos Grill is Creating, Grilling, and Serving Food and Friendships in Winter Garden, Florida and beyond. Every item on the Tres Amigos grill menu is created, served, and shared for dining in, carrying out, curbside pick-up, or delivery.

Starting Tuesday, September 7, Tres Amigos Grill is introducing Chef John Street Tacos to the menu available every day.

"We invite our friends and our neighbors to embrace the taco," says Chef John Kresl.

Visit Tres Amigos Grill at their Winter Garden Location at 1025 South Dillard Street, Winter Garden, Florida 34787.

More information on their website at https://tresamigosgrill.com/

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Tres Amigos Grill in Winter Garden known for creating, grilling and serving a fusion of Tex-Mex, Grilled and Mexican Style offerings announces the addition of Chef John's Street Tacos to its menu.

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HousingWire Recognizes IDS’ Katie Means as 2021 Insider

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that implementation specialist Katie Means has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insiders Award list. The list honors operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

As an implementation specialist, Means is responsible for guiding new clients through the implementation of IDS' mortgage document software, idsDoc. In her role, she assists by customizing federal, state and lender-specific mortgage documents and making configurations within IDS' in-house software.

With a vast understanding of mortgage documents, Means works every day to provide a high level of customer service. Since last year, Means has led 20 successful implementation projects, onboarding her clients at a highly-efficient pace to provide the best possible experience for the client. During that time, she has also created over 1,000 documents that are used in tens of thousands of mortgage transactions across the country each month and worked on nearly 6,000 help desk tickets with 100% satisfaction feedback.

"Katie's expertise and drive is invaluable to the IDS organization, which has been proven by her strong ability to lead large projects and mentor team members," said Travis Carroll, IDS Director of Implementation Services. "She is definitely a rock star in the residential mortgage space, and I look forward to her continued career growth and success."

The 2021 HousingWire Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole. The Insiders are the professionals their companies turn to with their most important or challenging behind-the-scenes projects, and their contributions and hard work lead to superior results.

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HousingWire Insiders winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. Learn more: https://info.idsdoc.com/.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that implementation specialist Katie Means has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insiders Award list. The list honors operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

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MCT’s Paul Yarbrough is named to HousingWire’s 2021 Insiders Award List

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, announced that Paul Yarbrough, Director of the Client Success Group, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insider Awards list. The list is designed to honor an organization's operational all-stars - those insiders who are the company's best-kept secret, yet vital to its success.

The list is composed of 100 winners from across the country, each of whom were selected by HousingWire's editorial staff based on contributions to their company's success in the last 12 months. The deciding factor to earn a spot on the list was not the winners' job title, but rather the way they performed their job. This year's list of honorees represents a wide range of occupations within the housing economy, from lending and real estate to fintech and capital markets.

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies," HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

As the head of client success, Mr. Yarbrough has been able to grow MCT's dedicated client success team from the ground up by seeking out those who also have experience as clients of MCT. He pushes his team forward through mentorship and training, which he carries over to MCT's clients and investors. This puts him in the unique position of being able to listen to different angles of feedback from clients, traders, and investors. His love for educating, training, and assisting clients and investors has helped him push forward MCT's value of client-first interactions.

"I am humbled to be selected for HousingWire's Insider award. I was in the unique situation of first being an MCT client, then working with MCT so I have a great sense of the client experience. Through that, I am able to pull the collaboration of my team and the support from other MCT divisions that helps me ensure the success for our clients," said Mr. Yarbrough. "Being able to create a service-oriented team environment is the pinnacle of the client success group."

About MCT:

Founded in 2001, Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT) has grown from a boutique mortgage pipeline hedging firm into the industry's leading provider of fully integrated capital markets services and technology. MCT offers an array of best-in-class services and software covering mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR portfolio valuations, business intelligence analytics, mark to market services, and an award-winning comprehensive capital markets software platform called MCTlive! MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MCT also has offices in Philadelphia, Healdsburg, and Texas. MCT is well known for its team of capital markets experts and senior traders who continue to provide the boutique-style hands-on engagement clients love.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/ or call (619) 543-5111.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

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Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), an industry-leading mortgage hedge advisory firm, announced that Paul Yarbrough, Director of the Client Success Group, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Insider Awards list. The list is designed to honor an organization's operational all-stars - those insiders who are the company's best-kept secret, yet vital to its success.

Related link: https://mct-trading.com/

Leading Colorado Lead, Mold, and Asbestos Removal Company, Asbestos Abatement, Inc., welcomes new Co-Owner, Jesse Mount

LAKEWOOD, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- In a time of pandemics, hurricanes, and other bad news, Asbestos Abatement, Inc. is happy to announce the new co-ownership of the company, by Jesse Mount. The company has been rapidly expanding its services throughout Colorado, and has been very active during the recent years, helping both residential and commercial clients alike with Lead, Mold, and Asbestos Removal.

Project Manager Jesse Mount joins Joel and Jen Egelman, owners and founders, in operating Asbestos Abatement, Inc. and has helped to grow the company to become one of the top 5 asbestos removal contractors in Colorado. With AHERA certification and over 50 years combined experience, the company offers full services of lead remediation, mold removal, and asbestos abasement to Colorado resident and businesses alike.

Jesse Mount has been working in the abatement industry since 2004, and got his start renovating and removing asbestos and lead paint from the barracks of Fort Lewis military base, outside of Tacoma, Washington. He and his new wife relocated to Colorado to work in the growing field of remediation. He started as a worker, worked his way up to Supervisor, then to Project Manager, and now has become a co-owner in the rapidly growing business. He and his wife are happy to reside in Colorado, and have 2 children.

About Asbestos Abatement, Inc.

Asbestos Abatement, Inc. is one of the top 5 asbestos removal contractors in Colorado, and has a long list of satisfied clients, including Wal-Mart, military and federal facilities, restaurants, shopping strips, apartment complexes, and numerous residential clients. Founded by Joel Egelman, the company's technicians are AHERA certified, and have over 50 years combined experience with asbestos removal. Asbestos Abatement, Inc. offers both residential and commercial asbestos abatement services, and is a very active member of the Denver Community.

To Learn More about Asbestos Abatement, Inc., visit the company website - http://www.asbestosfree.com/, email them at bids@asbestosfree.com, or call 303-794-4450.

In a time of pandemics, hurricanes, and other bad news, Asbestos Abatement, Inc. is happy to announce the new co-ownership of the company, by Jesse Mount. The company has been rapidly expanding its services throughout Colorado, and has been very active during the recent years, helping both residential and commercial clients alike with Lead, Mold, and Asbestos Removal.

Related link: https://abateproco.com/

Strategic Capital Attends the 2021 Colorado Trial Lawyers Association Convention, Sponsors Special Events

LITTLETON, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- From Thursday, August 5 to Saturday, August 7, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) held its annual convention. While they offered virtual attendance, they also hosted the conference in person in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Strategic Capital team joined them at The Steamboat Grand for the hybrid event, which was themed "Conquering New Horizons Together."

The 2021 convention included continuing legal education (CLE) credit opportunities alongside social events like a golf tournament and happy hour.

Ric Perez, Strategic Capital Senior Vice President and National Marketing Director, said, "Strategic Capital was proud to be back on the road sponsoring our good friends and business partners at the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association."

Strategic Capital supported the event and Colorado trial lawyers through two distinct sponsorships. First, they sponsored the Friday night happy hour at the convention. This social event featured a full bar, games, and a special beer tasting event - plus a root beer tasting for any underage attendees.

Beyond hosting this opportunity for attendees to network while their families relaxed, Strategic Capital also announced that they will be a Silver Sponsor at the 2nd Annual CTLA/Case Coalition Par 3 Classic, the Summer Sunset Bash. This golf tournament will be held on Friday, September 17, and will benefit Colorado Trial Lawyers Care (CTLC), which pools resources to help those in need.

CTLC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that provides rapid relief to individuals, families, and organizations experiencing hardship. That relief might come in the form of monetary aid, legal services, or basic necessities. The CTLC helps those affected by natural disasters, crime, and other challenging situations.

"We look forward to our continued support and are excited to be a Silver Sponsor at the 2nd Annual Summer Sunset Bash," Perez said of Strategic Capital's involvement in the upcoming CTLC fundraiser.

The Summer Sunset Bash begins at 3 p.m. at the Columbine Country Club Pool and Par 3 Complex in Littleton, Colorado. Attendees do not necessarily need to be golfers, as the event also gives individuals the option to choose to instead play tennis or attend the social event. The latter will feature food and drinks, music, lawn games, and a live and silent auction.

To participate in any portion of the Summer Sunset Bash, individuals must register in advance. Registration is available online at https://www.ctlanet.org/?pg=events&eid=107007&evAction=reg

Those unable to attend in person can participate in the silent auction online at https://www.32auctions.com/SSB21. Auction proceeds go to the Colorado Trial Lawyers Care fund.

Learn more at: https://www.strategiccapital.com/

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From Thursday, August 5 to Saturday, August 7, the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) held its annual convention. While they offered virtual attendance, they also hosted the conference in person in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The Strategic Capital team joined them at The Steamboat Grand for the hybrid event, which was themed "Conquering New Horizons Together."

Related link: https://www.strategiccapital.com/

youturn and First Sun Partner to Provide EAP clients with Innovative Substance Misuse Support

GREENVILLE, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- youturn, the world's largest platform of evidence-based and therapist led video content for Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Misuse, announced a partnership with First Sun EAP. Through the partnership, youturn and First Sun will co-market services to help enterprises decrease employee stress and anxiety while increasing resilience and productivity.

The partnership will provide First Sun clients with access to youturn's risk mitigation training content for businesses and the youturn library will supplement First Sun's expansive employee and leader support programs.

youturn's CEO, Shay Houser, said, "First Sun is the leading EAP in the Southeast. Serving over 150,000 lives, we believe our combined efforts can reduce employee Stress, Anxiety, and Depression (SAD) while minimizing the impact of substance misuse inside the enterprise."

According to Maria Lund, First Sun's president and COO, "Our business is designed to grow with the needs of our customers. Offering youturn is a great added-value service that aligns with the how we are helping our customers support their employees through this difficult time."

A New Solution to a Growing Epidemic:

First Sun EAP has witnessed the transformation of mental and emotional assistance for employees for decades and, since the onset of the pandemic, has seen first-hand the impact of the rise in mental illness and decline in well-being. There is clear evidence for the need and value of organizations investing in substantial support for employees around stress, anxiety and depression. Additionally, the national rise in substance misuse is impacting every business.

According to a Gallop Poll, close to half of U.S. adults, 46%, have dealt with substance use problems in their family. And that was pre-COVID-19. Substance Misuse amongst employees has accelerated to epidemic levels. And, the missing link in the well-being of employees, is the impact of loved ones at home who are struggling. This trend is a silent killer of productivity, and more importantly, people.

First Sun and youturn intend to address this crisis by combining youturn's evidence-based educational content with First Sun's extensive clinical and workplace expertise.

"An increasing number of employees struggling with mental health challenges are reaching out to First Sun for help," said Maria Lund. "It is our goal to make our broad array of services accessible to everyone. We can now expand our convenient well-being solutions to include youturn's powerful suite of offerings."

About youturn

youturn maintains the world's largest library of proprietary, therapist-led, video content about substance misuse. youturn's team has lived experience and have supported tens of thousands of individuals and families navigate the world of substance misuse. youturn has been utilized by leading institutions such as the Illinois Army Reserves, University of South Carolina Medical School, Clemson University School of Medicine, The South Carolina Veterans Administration, Prisma Health as, and numerous publicly held enterprises. Learn more: https://youturn.net/.

About First Sun

First Sun EAP is a leading provider of well-being solutions for work, home and life. We collaborate with enterprises and groups so their entire population is covered through our comprehensive well-being services: full service EAP, population programs, training and development, and critical incident response. Our integrated approach to well-being reduces the overwhelming challenges people face every day and supports leaders with tools to create success. For more information or to get a quote visit https://firstsuneap.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

youturn: Shay Houser, CEO, 864.373.5007

First Sun: Maria Lund, President/COO, maria.lund@firstsuneap.com 803-530-2748

youturn, the world's largest platform of evidence-based and therapist led video content for Stress, Anxiety, and Substance Misuse, announced a partnership with First Sun EAP. Through the partnership, youturn and First Sun will co-market services to help enterprises decrease employee stress and anxiety while increasing resilience and productivity.

Related link: https://youturn.net/

Promontory MortgagePath’s Chiara Mazzonis and Dean McCall named 2021 HW Insiders by HousingWire Magazine

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced two of its employees - Human Resources Director Chiara Mazzonis and Managing Director of Development Operations and Data Dean McCall - have been recognized by industry trade publication HousingWire in its 2021 HW Insiders awards program.

"Chiara and Dean exemplify what it means to be an operational superstar. Both have been with Promontory MortgagePath from the beginning, and their dedication, hard work and passion for our mission to deliver a faster, more inclusive mortgage origination process have helped the company reach new heights in the past year," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "It is with great pride that we congratulate them both on this well-deserved honor."

Mazzonis was recognized for her efforts over the past year in managing a 91.2% increase in Promontory MortgagePath's workforce - many of whom are remote employees - while also maintaining all-time-high employee satisfaction levels and a less than 1% employee turnover rate during the pandemic. With Mazzonis' help, Promontory MortgagePath has also prioritized diversity and equity as its workforce grows. Currently, more than half of executive-level positions are held by women and/or persons of color, and the company has achieved an 8% year-over-year increase in the diversity of its entire employee base and a 10% increase in the number of female team members.

As the mastermind behind Promontory MortgagePath's cloud infrastructure blueprint, McCall has developed a talent for matching data architecture to unique mortgage-industry problems and incorporating self-service data insights into mortgage operations. In addition to many of his back-end development contributions, McCall led the team responsible for creating Promontory MortgagePath's point-of-sale technology Borrower Wallet®, as well as developing the company's proprietary data collection tools Perfected Qualifying Data® and IncomeAI®. Thanks to his efforts, Promontory MortgagePath has grown from a start-up to more than 200+ employees servicing multiple customers in just a few short years. At Promontory MortgagePath, McCall has been able to channel over 20 years of industry experience into efforts that have helped clients achieve, on average, a 75% increase in the number of loan applications taken per month, with month-over-month increases reaching as high as 255%.

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed - all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better - growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

The HousingWire Insiders awards program seeks to highlight team members that are behind the scenes and vital to their organization's success. Insider honorees have been featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed on www.housingwire.com.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced two of its employees - Human Resources Director Chiara Mazzonis and Managing Director of Development Operations and Data Dean McCall - have been recognized by industry trade publication HousingWire in its 2021 HW Insiders awards program.

Related link: https://www.mortgagepath.com/

HousingWire Selects ACES Quality Management Executive VP Nick Volpe as 2021 HW Insider

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced industry trade publication HousingWire has named Executive Vice President of Key Accounts Nick Volpe as one of its 2021 Insiders.

As ACES' internal subject matter expert on loan quality, Volpe is the author of the company's quarterly Mortgage QC Industry Trends report. Additionally, his oversight of the ACES account services team resulted in record-breaking customer retention and satisfaction. As a direct result of his leadership and attention to client service, ACES has seen a 200% increase in its net promoter score (NPS) since the company began tracking this metric in 2016.

"Volpe is a key contributor to ACES' success in so many ways. While most of the industry is familiar with his work regarding ACES' QC trends reporting and the QC Now web series, his work behind the scenes in helping our clients maximize the value they derive from ACES' technology is equally as impactful," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Nick's efforts continue to drive ACES forward, and on behalf of the company, I'd like to extend our congratulations to him and our thanks to the HousingWire team for bestowing Nick with this honor."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

This year's HW Insiders award program honored 100 operational superstars that are driving their organizations forward. Insider honorees have been featured in the September issue of HousingWire Magazine. The complete list of HousingWire Insiders can be viewed at www.housingwire.com.

About ACES Quality Management®

ACES Quality Management®, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 3 of the top 5 and more than 50% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

* 1 of the top 3 credit unions in the USA.

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced industry trade publication HousingWire has named Executive Vice President of Key Accounts Nick Volpe as one of its 2021 Insiders.

Related link: https://www.acesquality.com/

Mortgage Coach COO Kelli Hodges honored as 2021 HW Insiders award recipient

CORONA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Coach, the industry's leading platform that enables mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan options for consumers, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 HW Insiders award honoree by HousingWire. Now in its sixth year, the HW Insiders award program honors housing finance professionals who are "operational all-stars" vital to their company's success.

Hodges was recognized for organizational leadership at Mortgage Coach that has enabled the cutting-edge borrower education and sales enablement platform to rapidly scale in recent years. Transformation initiatives introduced by Hodges - including reorganizing Mortgage Coach's training and customer success teams and building out a robust network of partner integrations - have increased customer adoption and elevated customer retention to an astounding 99.8%. In addition to creating a top-shelf experience for Mortgage Coach customers, Hodges has fostered high employee retention as the de facto head of human resources and improved internal operations by introducing and relaunching productivity-enhancing software.

"Kelli's ability to lead with experience and intelligence has helped Mortgage Coach seamlessly scale to serve our expanding customer base while enhancing our platform with functionalities and partnerships that deliver increased value for mortgage lenders," said Mortgage Coach President Joe Puthur. "I can't speak highly enough for the success that she's been able to help us create. So much of it is attributable to her unmatched talent and leadership."

"We first met Kelli while collaborating on an integration years ago and were blown away by her talent as a process improver and her rare combination of business and technological acumen," said Dave Savage, co-founder and CEO of Mortgage Coach. "We are thrilled that she is now an integral part of the Mortgage Coach leadership team and are proud of the important contributions she has made."

"During a fast-paced and tumultuous year for mortgage lenders, Kelli Hodges' operational leadership enabled Mortgage Coach to deliver in spades for its lender customers by bolstering partner integrations and enhancing the customer success experience," said Clayton Collins, CEO at HW Media. "Her dedication to helping lenders earn borrower confidence as a consultative partner in the housing finance experience exemplifies what it means to be a HW Insider."

About Mortgage Coach

Mortgage Coach is the leading platform that allows mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan comparisons for consumers. With the Total Cost Analysis presentation, lenders can create a multi-option comparison, offering the borrower a more personalized digital experience. This level of transparency has revolutionized the rate quoting and pricing process allowing borrowers to make faster, more informed mortgage decisions and ultimately, increase production and pipeline conversion for lenders of any size. For more information on how to start using borrower education as a competitive advantage, please visit http://www.mortgagecoach.com/.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

About HW Media

HW Media aspires for audiences to "Come for the content, and stay for the community." By aligning vertical expertise and innovative B2B marketing solutions, HW Media answers the ever-evolving needs of modern professionals, brands and marketers. With a premium suite of advertising solutions, HW Media builds upon this principle, improving reader experience and delivering brand results. Based in Dallas with team members across the country, HW Media was founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire and is owned by Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm.

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Mortgage Coach, the industry's leading platform that enables mortgage lenders to create digital and accurate home loan options for consumers, today announced that chief operations officer (COO) Kelli Hodges has been named a 2021 HW Insiders award honoree by HousingWire.

Related link: http://mortgagecoach.com/

SimpleNexus is certified as eClosing solution provider by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, is now a Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-reviewed eClosing solution provider. The designation affirms that SimpleNexus' Nexus Closing™ eMortgage solution meets both GSEs' technical requirements for eClosing, eNote and eVault functionality and has been tested for compatibility with the GSEs' respective eNote delivery systems.

eMortages are faster, offer improved data quality and can be cheaper to execute than traditional mortgages. Now, approved Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Seller/Servicers desiring to deliver eMortgages to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can use Nexus Closing to create and submit eMortgages to both GSEs. Lenders that work with a pre-tested eMortgage vendor like SimpleNexus can expedite the GSE approval process to deliver eMortgages.

"Nexus Closing gives lenders the flexibility to make the closing experience as digital as they want," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "In addition to giving borrowers more time to review and understand closing documents, Nexus Closing offers lenders substantial ROI with improved operational efficiency, increased data integrity and faster delivery of loans to the secondary market."

Nexus Closing™ provides borrowers a memorably modern closing experience as part of an end-to-end, single-sign-on homebuying experience that increases repeat and referral business. The solution comes with integrated remote online notarization (RON) and eSigning, automatic generation of a tamper-sealed eNote document and delivery of the eNote into a secure eVault for delivery to the MERS® eRegistry.

To view Fannie Mae's complete eClosing Technology Service Provider List, visit: https://singlefamily.fanniemae.com/applications-technology/eclosings-emortgages

To view Freddie Mac's Reviewed Vendor List for eMortgage, visit: https://sf.freddiemac.com/working-with-us/electronic-loan-documents/reviewed-vendor-list

For more information about Nexus Closing™ eMortgage, visit: https://www.simplenexus.com/emortgage/

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

Learn more at: https://www.simplenexus.com/

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, is now a Fannie Mae- and Freddie Mac-reviewed eClosing solution provider. The designation affirms that SimpleNexus' Nexus Closing™ eMortgage solution meets both GSEs' technical requirements for eClosing, eNote and eVault functionality and has been tested for compatibility with the GSEs' respective eNote delivery systems.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Mid America Mortgage Adds Pete Jackson as Divisional Director for Wholesale/Non-Delegated Correspondent Channel, Tim Frohock as Regional Director

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Pete Jackson has joined the company as a divisional director and Tim Frohock as a regional director. With more than 30 years of wholesale and correspondent lending experience, Jackson and Frohock will play a critical role in the continued growth and success of Mid America's wholesale/non-delegated correspondent lending channel.

"Pete and Tim's unique backgrounds and expertise in agency and government lending have been an ideal cultural fit for Mid America, as we continue to cater uniquely to the home financing needs of everyday Americans including veterans, FHA borrowers and those in rural America," said Mid America's Executive Director of TPO Lending Adam Rieke. "By combining these specialized government lending products with our One Time Close product, MAM is ideally positioned to attack the national housing shortage and continue to provide affordable financing options even in the new construction space."

Rieke, Jackson and Frohock have a long history of working together. All three started their mortgage banking careers together at Carl I. Brown and Company/First Tennessee Bank and remained there for 10 years, becoming regional vice presidents managing Operations and Sales. Later, when Jackson was managing a divisional office for Bank of America, Frohock recruited him to join SunTrust Bank as a regional wholesale vice president and help build a fulfillment center in Overland Park, Kansas. After successfully managing Production and Operations centers for SunTrust Bank for many years, Jackson and Frohock continued to work in the Wholesale/Non-Delegated space, as did Rieke, but all three worked for competing organizations. Most recently, Jackson recruited Frohock to join him and Rieke at Mid America Mortgage and build a Western Regional office in Phoenix.

"As a pioneer and innovator in the digital mortgage space, Mid America continues to provide secure and convenient remote digital closing options, which have become critical over the past year for closing continuity amid the COVID lockdown," said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Our continued commitment to technology coupled with our industry-leading turn times make Mid America an ideal landing spot for tech-savvy, growth-minded account executives, a fact bolstered by the top workplace honors we've received from numerous industry trade magazines."

Mid America is actively seeking account executives in every market across the United States. To learn more about opportunities in Mid America's wholesale division, contact Pete Jackson at: pete.jackson@midamericamortgage.com

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

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Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that Pete Jackson has joined the company as a divisional director and Tim Frohock as a regional director. With more than 30 years of wholesale and correspondent lending experience, Jackson and Frohock will play a critical role in the continued growth and success of Mid America's wholesale/non-delegated correspondent lending channel.

Related link: https://www.midamericamortgage.com/

Greek American Author Releases New Memoir ‘Sophia’s Return’

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- The new book by author Sophia Kouidou-Giles, "Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past" (She Writes Press - September 7, 2021 - ISBN: 978-1647421717 | $16.95. E-ISBN: 978-1647421724 | $9.95) follows a daughter's journey to understand why her mother left their family home when the author was a seven-year-old child, without a good-bye or explanation.

Decades later Sophia travels back to Greece, determined to find her mother's grave and finally learn about the reasons for her parents' divorce. As she digs, she begins to realize how clashing cultures between her Greek-born mother and her father's early years in Turkey wreaked havoc on the marriage. Determined to unlock the true story, she interviews family members, all of whom are sympathetic but reluctant to disclose information. Finally, she hires an attorney to search for documents-and uncovers a story she never knew existed.

"In life's journey," said Kouidou-Giles, "it seems the unknowns of the past rule us more than the uncertain future, and sometimes the deceased influence us more than the living. It appears that time is not linear, the present is a false, precarious moment, where we endlessly strive to remain able to stand for ourselves."

Written with illuminating insights and a mature understanding of what forced her mother's decision to abandon their home, Sophia's compassionate, authentic recounting of her journey will encourage those who search for the truth to persist in seeking answers to life's unanswered questions.

About the Author

Sophia Kouidou-Giles, was born in Greece, and as a Fulbright grant recipient, she was educated in the USA. She holds a Bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work. In her 34 year child welfare career, she served as a practitioner, educator, researcher and administrator publishing articles in Greek and English professional journals with a focus on child welfare services to abused/neglected children, and statewide responsibilities in child care licensing and adolescent services for youth in foster care in the State of Washington.

In recent years, her focus has shifted to writing non-fiction and poetry. Her Greek Language memoir, "Επιστροφή Στη Θεσσαλονίκη," published by Tyrfi Press in Greek, in 2019, is available in all Greek bookstores and in the US direct from the Author. Her poetry chapbook "Transitions and Passages" received recognition in a juried competition by the Contemporary Quilt Art when she worked in partnership with Deborah Gregory, an internationally known Quilt Artist.

In 2014, "Life on Egypt Street" placed 9th in the Fourth International short story competition and is published in an anthology entitled The Time Collection. Her writing has appeared in the following journals: Persimmon Tree, The Hellenic Voice, Assay, The Raven's Perch, The Blue Nib, The Writers and Readers Magazine. A member of AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs) and IBRA (Independent Book Publishers Associations), she has collaborated with author groups in Seattle, Washington, where she resides. She travels often, always returning to Thessaloniki.

Sophia Kouidou-Giles is available for speaking engagements, literary events and interviews.

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The new book by author Sophia Kouidou-Giles, "Sophia's Return: Uncovering My Mother's Past" (She Writes Press - September 7, 2021 - ISBN: 978-1647421717 | $16.95. E-ISBN: 978-1647421724 | $9.95) follows a daughter's journey to understand why her mother left their family home when the author was a seven-year-old child, without a good-bye or explanation.

Related link: https://www.sophiakouidougiles.com/

HousingWire honors Sales Boomerang CFO Arend de Jong as a 2021 HW Insider

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Arend de Jong has been recognized as a 2021 HousingWire Insider. The award honors 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

De Jong has worked tirelessly to translate Sales Boomerang's No Borrower Left Behind(tm) mission into a workable business model with clearly defined business metrics. As testament to his success, in August Sales Boomerang debuted in the top 3% of the Inc 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies after posting revenue growth of more than 3,800% in its first three years of operation.

Outside of finance, de Jong works to ensure that each Sales Boomerang team member understands how they play a part in the company's success. For example, he hosts a monthly meeting, open to all employees, in which he breaks down Sales Boomerang's recent performance metrics, what each means for the business and how individual employees can impact them. This meeting is the most well-attended voluntary meeting Sales Boomerang hosts.

"Arend is an indispensable member of our leadership team," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "He's made a huge impact on our strategic and financial success and has played an outsized role in shaping our culture and maintaining employee engagement."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success, and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

Now in its sixth year, the HousingWire Insiders award program seeks to highlight operational all-stars who are making a big difference behind the scenes. The full list of 2021 Insider honorees can be reviewed at https://www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 125 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $30 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

@SalesBoomerang @HousingWire #HWinsiders #mortgageindustry #noborrowerleftbehind

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Arend de Jong has been recognized as a 2021 HousingWire Insider. The award honors 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

Related link: https://www.salesboomerang.com/

SimpleNexus CFO and COO Kevin McKenzie honored as a HousingWire 2021 Insiders Awards winner

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, announced that leading housing finance industry publication HousingWire has selected Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer Kevin McKenzie as a 2021 Insiders Awards winner.

Since joining the organization in 2019, McKenzie has led a $108 million capital raise, developed organization-wide performance dashboards to keep SimpleNexus operations aligned with strategy and spearheaded partnership agreements with some of the largest organizations in the industry. His work has played a critical role in helping SimpleNexus grow to become a mortgage technology leader that has connected 40,000 active loan originators with more than 4.5 million borrowers and 141,000 real estate partners to date.

"Kevin has provided the glue between our operations and strategic initiatives that have allowed SimpleNexus to double in growth year over year," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "His incredible business acumen and ability to create systems for collaboration across the disciplines of sales, engineering, product and customer has provided the scaleup platform for the company."

"The housing economy has successfully navigated a year of record-high volumes and technological innovation moving at breakneck speed - all while grappling with the operational challenges presented by a global pandemic," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "This is the perfect time to pause and recognize the professionals in mortgage, real estate and technology who are truly moving this market forward. The 2021 HousingWire Insiders all possess the intellect, stamina and leadership to transform the housing industry for the better - growing businesses and supporting millions of American families."

The Insiders Awards program recognizes 100 housing industry professionals who are moving mountains behind the scenes, taking on challenging projects and yielding positive results for their organizations. This year's honorees are featured in the September issue of HousingWire magazine and on https://www.housingwire.com.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platforms' native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com or https://www.housingwire.com/advertise to learn more.

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SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, announced that leading housing finance industry publication HousingWire has selected Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer Kevin McKenzie as a 2021 Insiders Awards winner.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

HousingWire honors FormFree Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

Wuethrich joined FormFree in January 2018. Initially hired into a sales position, he quickly transitioned to a role on FormFree's business intelligence team that better suited his post-graduate data analytics experience. He now serves as the company's director of product, overseeing the company's flagship AccountChek® asset verification service as well as AccountChek 3n1, which combines automated asset, income and employment verification into a single service. More than 3,000 lender clients, including 60% of the nation's top-50 mortgage lenders, have used AccountChek or AccountChek 3n1. Wuethrich is also heavily involved in the development of Passport®, the first consumer Financial DNA® mobile application.

"Caleb keeps multiple FormFree departments working in sync to create, maintain and continually enhance our innovative product suite. From product development to launch, he is behind it all, soup to nuts," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "He is a vital contributor to the organization and could not be more deserving of this award."

"The winners of our Insiders award are an incredible group of doers that we're proud to recognize for their essential contributions to their companies and the larger mortgage and real estate ecosystem," HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Everyone on this year's list is a crucial part of their company's success, and we're honored to give them the spotlight."

Now in its sixth year, the HW Insiders award program recognizes industry professionals who are behind the scenes helping move the needle for their organizations. The full list of 2021 Insiders honorees can be reviewed at https://www.housingwire.com.

About FormFree®

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport® make for a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape by enabling lenders to understand people's true ability to pay (ATP®). To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing trillions of dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, dramatically reduces origination timelines and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey®. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 7.5 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com/ to learn more.

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FormFree® today announced that HousingWire, a leading publication in the mortgage and financial technology industries, has selected Director of Product Caleb Wuethrich as a 2021 HW Insider, an award honoring 100 operational superstars in housing who are driving their companies and clients forward.

Related link: https://www.formfree.com/

Multi-Faceted Entertainer Vanessa Williams Spotlights New American Founding Figure Slave Heroine with Foreword in Creative Nonfiction Release, ‘Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution’

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth" by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, published by Lyons Press, is a fascinating historical narrative that takes place in the North during the 18th century and details the intertwining of two lives, a Revolutionary War spy, Robert Townsend and an enslaved woman, known only as Elizabeth or Liss.

Robert Townsend, one of America's first spies, is credited with being instrumental in the colonies' victory in the Revolutionary War. Liss' life travails, as laid out in this riveting creative nonfiction, coupled with her intelligence, beauty and prowess, position her as a new figure in the founding story of America.

Bellerjeau, an acclaimed historian and the Director of Education at Raynham Hall Museum, the former home of the Townsend family in Oyster Bay, New York, has researched the Townsend family and those they enslaved for over sixteen years. Her discovery of Liss lends important credence to not only the experience of a woman of color during America's founding period, but also contributes valuable insight into the extent of slavery in the North, long before the Civil War.

Slavery was not just a 19th-century issue. In fact, there were 244 years between the arrival of the first African slaves to the colony of Virginia in 1619 to the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. By contrast, there have only been 158 years between 1863 and 2021, with the United States having a longer history as a nation with slavery than without it. American history is grossly misrepresented when slavery is only acknowledged as an occurrence in the middle of the 19th century.

In "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution," we learn that Liss was first enslaved in Oyster Bay on Long Island, NY in the 1770's during the Revolutionary War by Robert Townsend's family. Townsend became a spy for George Washington and a key member of the legendary Culper Spy Ring. She escaped with a British commander named Col. Simcoe, later was re-enslaved in New York City, and after the war was separated from her toddler son and transported to Charleston, South Carolina where she was enslaved yet again. Robert's persistent efforts to bring her back to New York and reunite her with her child are the second half of this amazing narrative.

Vanessa Williams' own ancestral ties to Oyster Bay, which also date back to the early 1800's, endeared her personally to the tale of a woman that history overlooked. "Claire was able to trace my lineage back to the 1820's, all the way back to a time when slaves did not have a last name. I found her research about Liss captivating and intriguing. Here was a brave Black woman from Oyster Bay who started life as a slave, became involved with the spy Robert Townsend, and may have been a spy herself. She finally achieved her freedom all in the same area where my roots as an American go back hundreds of years. Historically marginalized stories are at last being brought to the forefront and Liss rises like a phoenix among them. Claire's Bellerjeau's collaborative effort with Tiffany Brooks brings history to life and reveals a new African American female hero, Liss!" cites Vanessa Williams.

"When I first uncovered Liss' story, not only was she completely invisible, but the very idea that there was slavery in New York during the Revolution was completely foreign to almost everyone," notes Bellerjeau. "In popular culture, we are generally given broad brush-stroke tropes about heroic figures like George Washington, Paul Revere, and the Sons of Liberty, and significant events like the Boston Massacre. For several years I resisted connecting Liss to the Townsend spy story, but as my research continued, the two stories merged. To me, what makes her so important in American history is we haven't had a person of color to focus on, to see the Revolution through their eyes. Our story, while unfolding among the well-known people and places of the Revolution, gives the reader a rare glimpse of what life was really like for enslaved people struggling though the upheaval of the time."

"The book is of interest for many reasons," adds Tiffany Yecke Brooks, "not the least of which is that Liss' story touched so many different headliners from early American history. Our book gives America a way of seeing the northern theater of the war, which is part of our cultural legacy, but also opens our eyes to northern slavery. To see how deeply slavery was ingrained in New York is shocking. But to acknowledge the many roles and dynamics that everyone played, and not a select view, is critical to the true telling of history."

"My continuing focus is going to be to bring this story to a national audience," says Bellerjeau. "I'm grateful for the interest shown by Vanessa Williams and hoping her connection to the story will raise even more awareness. Liss is symbolic of so many unheralded voices and stories from our collective past. She's a national founding figure."

Further immerse yourself in American 'herstory' at https://www.espionageandenslavement.com/ and follow "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution" on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Espionage-and-Enslavement-in-the-Revolution-177409520576347.

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Multi-award-winning entertainer Vanessa Williams has penned a moving book foreword that shines the spotlight on an amazing tale of spying and slavery during the Revolutionary War while unveiling an unlikely heroine. "Espionage and Enslavement in the Revolution: The True Story of Robert Townsend and Elizabeth" by Claire Bellerjeau and Tiffany Yecke Brooks, is published by Lyons Press.

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Success Systems, Inc. Relocates Headquarters to 383 Main Ave, Norwalk, CT: Choyce Peterson Negotiates 5,649 SF Transaction

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, announced the successful conclusion of sublease negotiations on behalf of Success Systems, Inc. (www.success-systems.com) for a 5,649 square foot (SF) office at MerrittView, 383 Main Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Choyce Peterson Principal John Hannigan represented Success Systems in this transaction.

When Success Systems recognized that their current lease was nearing expiration, they reached out to Hannigan who had represented them in their original relocation from Stamford to Norwalk in 2015. They explained that they were seeking to relocate within Norwalk to an attractive building with excellent amenities including covered parking, in a convenient location near the Merritt Parkway. They also wished to take advantage of the economic environment favorable to tenants.

After touring buildings throughout the Norwalk area, Success Systems narrowed in on a sublease at MerrittView, 383 Main Avenue. This particular suite had an existing layout conducive to their space needs and included furniture. The Success Systems team appreciated that MerrittView presents a great value combination of rental rates and best-in-class amenities including a newly renovated fitness center and cafeteria, ample covered parking, and shuttle service to the South Norwalk and Merritt 7 train stations. Most importantly, the MerrittView building has a convenient location right at Exits 40A/B on the Merritt Parkway, is only 0.5 miles to the Merritt 7 Train Station, 4 miles to the South Norwalk Train Station, and 3 miles to I-95 (Exit 15).

Hannigan commented, "It's been a pleasure representing Success Systems once again in their lease negotiations. There were many available suites to tour in all areas of Norwalk, but by focusing on the most important factors of value and location, we were able to guide the decision-making process, find the best solution to suit their needs, and negotiate very favorable economic terms."

The Success Systems team concluded, "We were very happy to once again work with John on this relocation project. He understood exactly what we were seeking in a new office and did an excellent job of analyzing market options, including the favorable economics of a sublease. We are excited to expand our office space in this new location with terrific amenities for our employees."

The sublandlord was represented by Executive Managing Director Patricia Valenti of Newmark Knight Frank. The landlord of the MerrittView building is Empire State Realty Trust.

About Success Systems, Inc.

Success Systems is the most recommended supplier of cloud-based, turnkey store automation solutions for independent convenience, grocery, petroleum, tobacco and liquor retail outlets. Reflecting more than 36 years of field-tested experience, our offerings are designed to help customers optimize every aspect of their operations and achieve measurable results.

About Choyce Peterson

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage firm with offices in Norwalk, CT and Rye Brook, NY, was founded in 1997 and has negotiated millions of square feet of transactions in 42 states and Canada. The Choyce Peterson process delivers comprehensive and creative real estate solutions to ensure clients derive maximum value from their real estate decisions.

Learn more: http://www.choycepeterson.com/

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Choyce Peterson, Inc.
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Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, announced the successful conclusion of sublease negotiations on behalf of Success Systems, Inc. for a 5,649 square foot (SF) office at MerrittView, 383 Main Avenue in Norwalk, CT. Choyce Peterson Principal John Hannigan represented Success Systems in this transaction.

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Capital Industrial Shares the Benefits of Sealing Concrete Floors

MATTITUCK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capital Industries, a leader in industrial concrete repair products, has released a tip sheet on how concrete floor coatings benefit commercial businesses.

Repore urethane concrete sealer is a one-step system made up of moisture-cured urethane. It is typically applied to the surface of concrete floors to create a moisture, chemical, and abrasion-resistant coating for your flooring. This product provides various benefits that make it one of the most beneficial things property owners can utilize on their floors.

The benefits of sealing concrete floors are plentiful and can help industrial businesses in the long run. Here are four reasons why it is beneficial to seal concrete floors in industrial buildings.

1. Sealing concrete floors in industrial buildings can protect them from harsh chemicals and cleaners.

Sealing concrete floors in industrial buildings can help to protect them from harsh chemicals and cleaners. Applying a sealant is very important because the lifespan of a non-sealed floor can shorten the lifespan by the chemical used.

Repore floor sealant is also popular for sealing warehouse floors, factory floors, and even commercial kitchen floors. It can be a much more cost-effective solution than digging up the floor and replacing it with something else. A recent study has shown that the average cost of replacing a floor is around $10,000, whereas sealing the floor is much less. Companies should consider these benefits before deciding whether to seal the floors.

2. Help the floor last longer to increase its lifespan.

Sealing a concrete floor improves durability by protecting it from cracks and stains. The most common type of sealer used is called a urethane sealer. These sealers offer moderate protection against staining and wear.

3. Improve the safety of working conditions for employees in the industrial building.

Concrete is a building material that, if left unsealed, can cause major slip hazards for workers. The spills created are also a safety hazard because they create a slip hazard as well. However, sealing the concrete floor will reduce the risks for workers.

Seal concrete floors at any point after pouring them. It helps keep the concrete from becoming slippery and spilling onto the floor, creating more hazards for employees.

4. Reduce the costs associated with repairs and maintenance.

Concrete floors can easily get damaged when they are not maintained properly. The cracks and chips in the surface will make the floor uneven, increasing the risk of falls.

Commercial concrete floor sealer can help to reduce costs by increasing its lifespan, making it more durable and easier to clean.

It also helps to avoid any damage caused by spills and other incidents. Concrete sealing also helps to save energy, as you will not need powerful cleaning equipment or boiling water that may cause damage to your floor.

* The sealer protects against stains and scratches by filling in imperfections on the surface

* The sealer makes it easier to clean up because dirt particles do not get embedded in the surface

* It can also act as an additional protective layer

Capital Industries is the best place to find industrial concrete floor sealers. We have a one-step floor sealer to suit any size of business at an affordable price. Our floor sealer is a single component moisture-cured urethane, clear coating and cure time, provides a convenient solution to the need for high-performance floor coating.

Contact our team today at (631) 298-6300 to learn more about purchasing high-quality, affordable industrial concrete floor sealers for your business. If interested in a long-lasting product that is resistant to wear and tear, contact us to learn more about sealing concrete floors.

Learn more: http://www.kwikbond.com/category/concrete-sealer/

About KwikBond

Capital Industries, Inc. is a leading supplier of commercial and industrial concrete repair products. For over 30 years, we have proudly serviced contractors, factories, warehouses and distribution centers for industrial, institutional and commercial customers. We carry a full range of concrete repair materials, including those specifically designed for low temperature areas such as freezers and coolers. Our floor repair products are rapid hardening, allowing you to reopen repaired areas with minimal downtime. All of our products are designed to be used by in-house maintenance personnel and come with an ironclad 100% guarantee of satisfaction.

Capital Industries, a leader in industrial concrete repair products, has released a tip sheet on how concrete floor coatings benefit commercial businesses. The benefits of sealing concrete floors are plentiful and can help industrial businesses in the long run. Here are four reasons why it is beneficial to seal concrete floors in industrial buildings.

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Tenorshare Announces Giveaways for The Upcoming Apple iPhone 13

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Tenorshare has recently announced that it is celebrating the coming new iPhone 13 with amazing giveaways. Tenorshare will offer many kinds of prizes, including an iPhone 13, $100 Amazon Gift Card, $50 Cash, Air Tag and 10 Free Licenses. From now until September 20, 2021, everyone must seize the ultimate opportunity!

Tenorshare's focus is on the iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac platforms and core technology study. They provide users with solutions for device content management, data recovery, password recovery, system repair, and other practical mobile phone and computer essentials.

Design Your Exclusive iPhone 13 And Win the Prizes

Tenorshare has designed a variety of colors, notch, and camera types to provide participants with as many choices as possible, so that everyone can design their own satisfactory work. Participants should join TenorshareDIY activity and share this activity to Facebook, tag Tenorshare with hashtag #TenorshareDIY and Tag two of their friends.

Winners will be announced via Tenorshare's official Facebook on Sept 25, 2021 in Pacific Standard Time (PST). After the announcement, winners shall reply in 7 business days, or it will be regarded as a declination of the prize.

How to participate:

For more information, please click the links below: https://www.tenorshare.com/event/tenorshare-diy-iphone-13.html

About Tenorshare

Tenorshare is an international software company founded in 2007 and is known for its highly rated software products. More information: https://www.tenorshare.com/

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Tenorshare has recently announced that it is celebrating the coming new iPhone 13 with amazing giveaways. Tenorshare will offer many kinds of prizes, including an iPhone 13, $100 Amazon Gift Card, $50 Cash, Air Tag and 10 Free Licenses. From now until September 20, 2021, everyone must seize the ultimate opportunity.

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TAG CXO Announces Industry Veteran Executive Paul Elliott Joins Team

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Paul Elliott still values the promise behind a handshake. He grew up listening to talk of the family business discussed around the dinner table. His Midwest family, led by his grandfather, modeled those downhome values where only a handshake was required. Elliott has used those impressionable lessons throughout his life and in his own career. Now he aims to serve others with the same kind of integrity as the newest chief information officer at TAG CXO, an organization of successful fractional executives available for hire.

Elliott comes from a long career - more than 30 years - in executive leadership roles across industry sectors including healthcare, information technology, retail, consumer goods manufacturing and supply chain. His visionary yet practical approach helps companies realize business purpose, discover means of scaling operations with technology, find revenue streams and value creation opportunities.

He's spent time with large corporations, such as Insight and Johnson & Johnson, and small, entrepreneurial start-ups, helping to achieve goals and improve metrics and outcomes. While Elliott's resume boasts many successes, such as a recent build and go-to market launch of a customized technology suite, his servant-centered leadership style focuses on people.

"At the end of the day for me, my greatest professional accomplishment is the people that I've impacted or that have impacted me," Elliott says.

With TAG CXO, Elliott has the opportunity to reach more people in need. The contract-based, executive-as-a-service business model is growing, he says. Companies get affordability and access to the skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced leaders they need to achieve a goal.

"TAG is so fortunate to have Paul Elliot join our growing bench of tried and true, large company, CIO executives," said P. Theisen, founder and CEO of TAG CXO. "Paul truly has the hindsight and expertise our mid-market clients are asking for and they'll be delighted to receive from him."

Elliott's supportive leadership approach spills over into his personal life as well. He values his family and finds joy in spending time with his wife and daughter.

To learn more visit: https://tagcxo.com/services

About TAG CXO:

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, TAG CXO is a privately held company, providing Interim and Fractional IT leadership executives, founded in 2019. The company maintains a bench of industry-trained, enterprise-level executives, available on demand to mid-market CEOs. TAG CXO executives help to round out a firm's leadership team and close the IT talent gap with fully qualified expertise, offering a more affordable, lower-risk option than hiring full-time staff. Learn more at: https://tagcxo.com/.

TAG CXO, 7000 N 16th Street, Suite 120-167, Phoenix, AZ 85020.

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Paul Elliott still values the promise behind a handshake. He grew up listening to talk of the family business discussed around the dinner table. His Midwest family, led by his grandfather, modeled those downhome values where only a handshake was required. Elliott has used those impressionable lessons throughout his life and in his own career. Now he aims to serve others with the same kind of integrity as the newest chief information officer at TAG CXO.

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Fanplayr Launches PrivacyID to Address New Privacy Laws and Upcoming Ban on Third-Party Cookies

PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fanplayr, a global leader in online behavioral personalization, artificial intelligence and user privacy, announced the introduction of its new anonymized user identification solution PrivacyID.

According to a UNCTD report COVID-19 accelerated the growth of e-commerce with more business being conducted online than ever before, including the use of sensitive data. As data breaches continue, privacy is a growing concern for most users on the web. At the same time, Google continues its plan to phase out third-party "cookies," making it harder for online businesses and advertisers to track web users. Companies also must adhere to expanding state laws outlining user data protections and the penalties for breaches in user privacy.

Fanplayr's propriety solution, PrivacyID, protects user data by assigning user identifiers and anonymizing the information collected, allowing customers to access the information without breaking privacy regulations or compromising user security.

According to Rajiv Sunkara, CTO and co-founder of Fanplayr, privacy regulations and data breaches are growing concerns for most businesses. "Consent regulations are evolving and difficult to manage," says Sunkara. "The changing landscape unfortunately has led to less accurate business analytics, reduced ability to identify visitors, and has dialed back some of the developments in user experience. We developed PrivacyID specifically to solve these issues."

The technology behind PrivacyID is unique in that it allows for seamless use of the anonymized information, giving providers of third-party services access to the data while keeping it protected so there's no disruption of integration with their services. Data is collected continuously any time a user interacts with a customer's website or any of their third-party services such as SMS and email providers. Administration is simple with customers using a single dashboard to manage user identifier access within their organization and third-party service organizations.

"After more than a decade of providing personalization and artificial intelligence solutions to our customers, we're confident PrivacyID will solve some of the pain points that have evolved with recent changes in regulations," says Simon Yencken, CEO and co-founder of Fanplayr. "Our primary objective is to allow our customers to move forward with the advancements we've made in user experience and sales conversion, while maintaining the utmost integrity of their user data."

Fanplayr has been granted provisional patent protection on the technology behind PrivacyID and will test the system with a select group of customers in 2021.

Learn more about PrivacyID: https://privacyid.ai/

About Fanplayr:

Fanplayr is a global leader in e-commerce behavioral data, using machine learning and AI to enable businesses to increase conversion rates and revenue, collect more leads, and retarget visitors with personalized recommendations during and after the shopping experience. Fanplayr is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with offices in New York, Buenos Aires, Brazil, Mexico, Milan, London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Stockholm, Hamburg, Melbourne and Tokyo.

Learn more: https://fanplayr.com/

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Fanplayr, a global leader in online behavioral personalization, artificial intelligence and user privacy, announced the introduction of its new anonymized user identification solution PrivacyID. The technology behind PrivacyID is unique in that it allows for seamless use of the anonymized information.

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Scientology Network Shares Vital Information on International Overdose Awareness Day

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- On International Overdose Awareness Day, a full day of drug-prevention programming on the Scientology Network provides solutions at the grassroots level. The Church of Scientology International invites parents, educators and civic and community leaders wishing to make a difference about the drug overdose crisis to see how leaders in the field of drug prevention are making an impact on this urgent issue.

Beginning at 5:30 a.m. EDT on International Overdose Awareness Day, Scientology Network is airing shows on how leaders in the field of drug prevention are making a difference, using the Truth About Drugs materials of Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

"Voices for Humanity" episodes feature drug prevention heroes from across the globe:

* Michael DeLeon, founder of Steered Straight nonprofit, travels across the U.S. educating millions of people about the danger of drugs.

* Darren Tessitore has reached an estimated 3.1 million students with the truth about drugs through partnership with driver education groups.

* Meghan Fialkoff leads a corps of drug prevention volunteers educating inner-city schoolchildren in New York on the dangers of drugs.

* Former El Salvadoran Air Force Officer Hugo Angulo Rogel reaches youth in his country's schools with his popular anti-drug program.

* Maite Marques, a former drug addict, who lived on the streets in the Philippines before turning her life around, became an inspirational leading voice in the battle to educate the country's youth on the devastating effects of street drugs.

* The Jive Aces, U.K.'s No.1 Jive & Swing band, promote a drug-free lifestyle through their high-energy shows and music and their unrelenting commitment to community service and helping others.

* Vasu Yajnik started a movement to combat the culture of drug use in India.

* Dr. Beatriz Villarreal made it her life's mission to combat drug abuse in the Latino community of San Diego, California, by educating families on the dangers of drugs.

* Vlastimil Špalek has taken on the drug culture in his native Czech Republic, the largest producer of crystal meth in Europe.

* Ingrida Lingyte has created a drug prevention movement throughout Colombia to educate youth on the dangers of drugs.

* Barry Paul fights against the culture of drugs and violence that has destroyed many families in his native Kenya.

* Carmen Margro, a former drug addict, now brings hope to entire communities by leading a movement in South Africa to provide information on the devastating effects of drugs.

* Khai Aziz, a legendary punk rock musician in Malaysia uses his celebrity to take on the drug culture and educate at-risk youth throughout his country

Programming also includes Foundation for a Drug-Free World's youth-friendly public service announcements that dispel pro-drug myths about the most commonly abused drugs.

Also airing is the award-winning feature-length Truth About Drugs-Real People, Real Stories documentary.

According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, "Prevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs."

Learn how to use the Truth About Drugs program to save lives. Visit the Scientology Network on International Overdose Awareness Day.

The Scientology Network debuted March 12, 2018. Since launched with a welcome by Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists, showing the Church as a global organization, and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions. The network also showcases documentaries by independent filmmakers who represent a cross-section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.

Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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On International Overdose Awareness Day, a full day of drug-prevention programming on the Scientology Network provides solutions at the grassroots level. The Church of Scientology International invites parents, educators and civic and community leaders wishing to make a difference about the drug overdose crisis to see how leaders in the field of drug prevention are making an impact on this urgent issue.

Related link: https://www.scientology.org/

Print’s Not Over – It’s Just Getting a New Lease on Life

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Is print cool or old school? According to the Productivity Network LLC, a Chicago-based print production company, it's a little of both and that's a good thing. In business for one year, the team at the Productivity Network is positive that print's not just sexy, it's downright hot.

Co-owners, Erika Pflederer and Michael Wade, believe that while digital continues to reign, print is far from over. That's why they've extended their hand to those who want to add or re-introduce print into their mix.

"The past year has taught us many things," Pflederer says. "Among those lessons learned are: anything is possible, people are increasingly growing tech-weary, business models are rapidly changing and more and more consumers crave nostalgia. It's these factors and more that point to a comeback for print. It's time for print to shine again."

In fact, Pflederer and Wade were so confident that they bet their careers on it and launched the Productivity Network in September 2020. To date, it's landed some impressive accounts including a well-known packaged goods company and multiple financial businesses.

The co-owners intentionally designed their business to be virtual which provides them the flexibility to work with anyone, anywhere. And being veterans of the print ad business, they have a wealth of resources at their fingertips.

Its model is low overhead, killer service, attention to detail, top talent and the ability to scale up and down as needed.

"We can quickly pivot to meet demand," she says.

Since launching their business, Pflederer and Wade have worked on a variety of print campaigns ranging from billboards and transit signage to bus wraps and business presentations.

"Of course, we do digital work too. We're not that crazy," Pflederer shares. "It's just that we believe print has to be accessible to those who want it and we really know how to do it. There are not many in-house print production services out there anymore and we serve to fill that niche. We work directly with brands too."

Pflederer, who grew up working in her dad's print shop, makes it a point to ask people to think about print.

"Just look around. Go into a shop. Get on a train. Drive on the interstate. Open your mail. Dig into that swag bag. We're surrounded by print. Sometimes people don't even realize they need print until they think about it. 'Oh yeah,' they say. It's not going away and we're here to help," she says.

About Productivity Network

The Productivity Network provides high-end print production services typically found at large advertising agency studios. It can meet a variety of production needs ranging from print to digital and can efficiently and professionally handle ever-changing production needs. Prior to launching Productivity Network, Pflederer and Wade worked for multiple major advertising agencies and for countless top-name brands. They've successfully executed and delivered national and international print campaigns and now they're excited to pass on that expertise and passion directly to their clients.

For more information, visit: https://www.productivitynet.com/.

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Is print cool or old school? According to the Productivity Network LLC, a Chicago-based print production company, it's a little of both and that's a good thing. In business for one year, the team at the Productivity Network is positive that print's not just sexy, it's downright hot.

Related link: https://www.productivitynet.com/