Belamere Suites Hotel Wins 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for Hotels
PERRYSBURG, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ — Belamere Suites Hotel today announced it has been recognized as the overall winner in the Romance category of the 2018 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Hotels, ranking #1 in America two years in a row. Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide.
Addition of 23 Jurisdictions in the Eastern U.S. Pushes Simplifile E-recording Network Past the 1,700th Mark
PROVO, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — Simplifile, a leading provider of real estate document collaboration and recording technologies for lenders, settlement agents, and counties, today announced that 23 additional recording jurisdictions throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast have adopted Simplifile’s e-recording platform.
DocMagic Reaches 300 Million Mortgage eSignings as More Borrowers Opt for eSigning and More Lenders Require Proof of TRID Compliance
TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has processed more than 300 million mortgage-related electronic signatures.
Bank of Southern California N.A. announces new SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Led by Steve Pollett
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced that Steve Pollett has joined the company as SVP, SBA and Commercial Real Estate Lending Group Manager. With more than 30 years’ experience in SBA and Commercial Real Estate lending, Pollett will be responsible for leading a team to provide financing to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the Southern California region.
Wondershare Has Launched an SD Card Repair Contest and Awards Winners with Samsung SD Card
GUANGDONG, Hong Kong /ScoopCloud/ — Owing to the fast development of the IT as well as the world, people have grown great concern into the need of storage as well as backups the data efficiently, says Wondershare. SD card – a type of high-quality memory card – has been introduced to the vast majority of users. However, SD card damage and corruptions occur to everyone. Data loss is terrible. We usually choose to extract the important information although the storage device is damaged.
Auto Iron Brake Dust and High Blood Pressure: The ‘Moon Dust’ Link
KESWICK, Va. /ScoopCloud/ — Did you know that every person has 50,000 miles of blood vessels that are exposed to deadly iron? This is the concept that will be addressed by William J. Rowe, M.D. at the upcoming Internal Medicine and Patient Care Conference, March 26-27, 2018 in Vienna, Austria.
iEmergent Joins The Mortgage Collaborative’s Preferred Partner Network
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s only independent mortgage cooperative, today announced the addition of forecasting and analytics firm iEmergent to its Preferred Partner network. iEmergent offers TMC members market-based forecasts that can drill down into communities, making the intelligence relevant to both high-level strategic issues and specific market challenges.
Edupoint’s Growth in Virginia Continues with Prince William County Schools’ Selection of Synergy Education Platform
MANASSAS, Va. /ScoopCloud/ — Edupoint Educational Systems is pleased to announce the selection of its industry-leading Synergy Education Platform by Prince William County Schools (PWCS). Synergy Education Platform will provide PWCS with a secure, flexible, and collaborative solution for comprehensive student information and learning management in a private, cloud-hosted environment.
Cursive is Cool Handwriting Contest Launches on 41st Anniversary of National Handwriting Day
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Cursive writing continues to enjoy increasing appreciation in the United States and around the world, and the annual Cursive is Cool contests for 2018 are launching on the 41st anniversary of National Handwriting Day, celebrated around the world on Jan. 23 each year. Presented by the Campaign for Cursive, a committee of the American Handwriting Analysis Foundation, the date is associated with the birth of John Hancock.
Paragon Insurance Holdings LLC Names Andrew Petersen as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations
AVON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ — Paragon Insurance Holdings, LLC (“Paragon”), a national multi-line specialty MGA, today announced the addition of Andrew Petersen to the Paragon executive management team as Regional President and EVP of Reinsurance Operations. Petersen will report to Ron Ganiats, Paragon’s CEO.
The C Diff Foundation Raises Clostridium difficile Infection (C.difficile) Clinical Trial Awareness Worldwide
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — The C Diff Foundation announced today that their organization has implemented a global campaign to raise awareness in 2018 of Clostridium difficile infection (C.difficile) clinical trials, clinical studies, clinical research and observational studies evaluating interventions for C. difficile prevention, treatments, and environmental safety.
St. Thomas University holds groundbreaking ceremony for its new Gus Machado School of Business Complex
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — St. Thomas University will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018 for its new Gus Machado School of Business Complex. The new building will have state-of-the-art classrooms with a robust technology infrastructure. It will include a trading room and a global conference auditorium.
Spodak Dental Group Named VIP: Platinum Nationwide Invisalign Provider
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Spodak Dental Group has been named a VIP: Platinum Provider of Invisalign(R) for 2018, which is the second highest distinction in the field. VIP: Platinum Providers make up a select few of all North American Invisalign Providers and are among some of the most experienced.
EPIC Insurance Adds Philip Westphal in Sacramento, Calif.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants (‘EPIC’) announced today that risk management and insurance professional Philip Westphal has joined the firm’s commercial property/casualty team in Sacramento, Calif. as a Risk Advisor/Broker in EPIC’s Healthcare Practice. Westphal will report to Managing Principal and Healthcare Practice Co-leader, Tom McCready.
FormFree Celebrates Its Tenth Year of Operations with Broader Investor Acceptance, New Products and Features for Lenders
ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — The last 24 months have seen aggressive growth and milestone achievements for automated verification provider FormFree — and now the fintech company is setting its sights on achieving even greater market penetration in 2018 thanks to broader investor acceptance and new products and features designed to meet lenders’ unique needs.
Kathy Gonzales Named Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking for Bank of Southern California N.A.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink:BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has appointed Kathy Gonzales as Senior Vice President, Director of Branch Banking. She will be responsible for supporting the Bank’s commitment to the customer experience by deepening customer relationships, and identifying opportunities to increase the bank’s market share.
Hak’s Presents Full Product Line and Talks Innovation at Winter Fancy Foods
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Hak’s, a leading manufacturer of clean ingredient sauces, condiments, and prepared foods looks forward to showcasing its full product line at the Winter Fancy Foods show, Booth #6406, from January 21 – 23 in San Francisco. Hak’s products feature a unique combination: They’re all designed by celebrity chef and founder Sharone Hakman, while offering great taste AND clean ingredients.
MQMR Announces Internal Audit Services Compliant with Fannie Mae Seller/Servicer December 19 Update
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Quality Management and Research, LLC (MQMR), a leader in mortgage risk management and compliance services, today announced that its Internal Audit services offering meets or exceeds the requirements for Fannie Mae seller/servicers to be in compliance with the December 19, 2017 Fannie Mae Selling Guide Announcement SEL-2017-10 update.
Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Shares How to Avoid Living in Your Kid’s Basement When You Retire
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — In his compact new book, “The Mindset of Retirement Success: 7 Winning Strategies to Change Your Life” (ISBN: 978-0999641408), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor Rodger Alan Friedman, delivers blunt advice to anyone who has been putting off retirement planning.
Whiteflash adds bridal designer A.JAFFE
HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Whiteflash Inc., international retailer of ideal diamonds and designer engagement rings, today announced that it has been chosen to become an authorized reseller for A.Jaffe, the iconic American bridal designer with a 125 year heritage.
Continuing Its Growth, VLP Law Group Welcomes Partner Debra B. Vernon to the Firm’s Corporate Practice Group
PALO ALTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce that Debra B. Vernon has joined the firm’s Corporate Practice Group as a partner based in the San Francisco Bay area. Ms. Vernon is a mentor at the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and for the Branson Centre for Entrepreneurship – Caribbean.
Nation’s Best Track Stars Head to Semi-Finals of 44th Annual Colgate Women’s Games
BROOKLYN, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ — From an initial field of thousands, some 445 girls and young women from elementary school through college and beyond, have scored points to earn a spot in the semi-finals of the 44th annual Colgate Women’s Games Track and Field Series. From Georgia to Massachusetts, these gifted young competitors include some of the nation’s top-ranked athletes in their events and divisions.
Mortgage Capital Trading COO Phil Rasori Scheduled to Speak at the Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that its COO, Phil Rasori, will be speaking on a panel session at the MBA’s 2018 Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 being held at the Ritz-Carlton in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
MAG Instrument and Maschmedt and Associates collaborate on marketing of MAGLITE products in Western US
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — MAG Instrument Inc. has inked a manufacturer’s representative agreement with Maschmedt Group, a full service sales and marketing firm, to greatly increase its reach in the critical retail sectors of sporting goods and hardware. The deal is expected to boost sales of MAGLITE products in these sectors especially in the Western United States where Maschmedt and Associates concentrates its efforts.
Record Year for Cloudvirga Closes with Customers of Its Digital Mortgage Platform Producing Over $100B in Loan Volume
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Cloudvirga CEO Michael Schreck is on a mission to help mortgage lenders reinvent the mortgage factory. A developer of intelligent mortgage point-of-sale platforms, Cloudvirga gives consumers and loan officers a digital mortgage experience and helps lenders grow market share by automating the mortgage back office, saving them up to $1,500 a loan.
Smaller Originators Will Follow Top Lenders’ Lead in Making Homeowner’s Insurance Part of the Digital Mortgage, Says Matic CEO
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Integrating homeowner’s insurance into the mortgage origination process is a relatively new idea – and one Matic CEO Aaron Schiff anticipates will gain traction in 2018. His firm expects small and mid-sized mortgage operations will follow the lead of several marquee lenders that added homeowner’s insurance to their origination workflows last year. Wider availability of cutting-edge digital capabilities like online bind will also make integrated homeowner’s insurance more attractive for lenders, Schiff says.
TeamSnap Kicks Off the 2018 Registration Season After Expansion and Record Engagement in 2017
BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — TeamSnap, the household name in integrated sports management, officially kicks off the 2018 registration season this month following a record year of overwhelming growth across all of its business units. Additional highlights for TeamSnap in 2017 include raising $25 million in financing led by the Foundry Group in January.
JenCap Holdings LLC to Acquire Genesee General, a Specialty Insurance Business
ALPHARETTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — JenCap Holdings LLC (JCH), a specialty insurance business, announced today that it has agreed to acquire privately-held Genesee General, a managing general agency, program administrator and wholesale insurance broker based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The transaction is expected to close in January 2018. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) Founder David Lykken Names Beth Ozenghar President and COO
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Leading mortgage industry management consulting firm Austin, Texas-based Transformational Mortgage Solutions (TMS) today announced that it has named Beth Ozenghar its new president and COO. Ozenghar, whose mortgage career spans three decades, had been in the role of senior executive advisor with TMS since 2016. TMS Founder David Lykken will retain the title of founder and chief transformation officer, focusing on spearheading the firm’s management consulting engagements.
Top 40-selling Texas State Men and Boys Choir Bound for Carnegie Hall Performance
FORT WORTH, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — Imagine performing at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall in New York. That has long been the dream of members of the Top 40-selling Texas State Men & Boys Choir, who are currently celebrating their third anniversary. That anniversary will be marked by: the release of the choir’s fourth record, a four-city tour, and a magical Carnegie Hall performance.
Call2Customers Announces the Launch of Revamped and Responsive Website
NEW DELHI, India /ScoopCloud/ — One of India’s most promising outsource call centers, Call2Customers (C2C), launches new website to expand its customer base and engagement. ‘Changes are the law of nature and results in improvement and betterment of any entity. So we are happy to welcome you to the new look of the website showing Call2Customers’ prospective and perspective to work as a call center partner with global companies,’ says Raj Kanojia of C2C.
XG Communities announces advancement for the City of Beaumont’s 5G wireless strategy
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — XG Communities LLC and the City of Beaumont, Calif. announced that approximately 2,000 street light poles are available to wireless carriers and technology companies for small cell deployment. The street light poles are available on XG Communities’ Site SeleX Platform.
XG Communities Threatens the Current Outdated Small Cell Deployment Model
IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — XG Communities, a premier provider of accelerated, organized and predictable wireless deployment for cities and municipalities across the U.S., today announced initial success in solving the small cell inventory and speed-to-deployment problems facing connectivity providers. Contrary to macro tower ownership models, XG Communities serves as the facilitator in the process for both cities and carriers, reducing variability and increasing the speed.
RESOLUTION SONG Movie sings into stores EVERYWHERE with SONY PICTURES and SMITH GLOBAL MEDIA Distribution
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Urbanstylz Entertainment today announced that ‘Resolution Song’ will be released nationwide. The film’s underlying faith, family, and racial components will resonate with all communities. Directed by award-winning Film Director, Antonio James (‘Trey,’ 2013), “Resolution Song” was acquired by Sony Pictures affiliate, Smith Global Media, in 2016 and will be released via Sony Pictures Home Entertainment division February 6, 2018.
Mortgage Capital Trading Bolsters its Marketing Team with the Addition of Ian Miller as CMO
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, announced that Ian Miller has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this newly created position, he is responsible for ensuring that MCT’s marketing strategy effectively supports the company’s business plan and helps drive growth.