Scientology Volunteer Ministers Year in Review: Disaster Response Teams Reach Out With Help

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- For more than 40 years, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have responded to natural and manmade disasters. And this year was no exception. The year had no sooner started than a massive mudslide devastated Quito, Ecuador. The worst downpour in nearly two decades unleashed a torrent of water, mud, rock and debris that toppled houses, swept away motorcycles and cars, and left thousands stranded. Scientology Volunteer Ministers helped with the cleanup and provided supplies to those in need.

Volunteer Ministers responded to the refugee crisis in Eastern Europe, with more than 17 million fleeing Ukraine, most of them taking refuge in nearby countries. Working in coordination with aid organizations, volunteers from across Europe including Italy, Hungary, Moldova, Slovakia and Germany raised donations and collected and transported urgently needed supplies, provided transportation to temporary quarters, worked at distribution points and manned shelters.

More than 3,000 miles away in Pakistan, Volunteer Ministers mobilized to respond to catastrophic floods that left a third of the country submerged. Thousands were stranded without access to first aid or needed medical care. To help remedy this, the Scientology Volunteer Ministers organized teams of doctors and nurses who traveled to remote regions and provided care. They also brought food, water and other emergency supplies.

More than 700 Volunteer Ministers responded to the devastation of the 150-mph winds and 13-foot storm surge of Hurricane Ian. Teams cut down damaged trees, providing access to communities cut off by the storm's destruction, helped locate valuables, shored up and protected homes and worked on the arduous muck out and cleanup of homes that could be salvaged. Others manned temporary shelters, and organized and distributed water, food, hygiene and baby supplies, and other urgently needed items.

Wherever they go, Volunteer Ministers care for the emotional and spiritual needs of the victims. They help them prevail over loss and grief, regroup, and confront the future. They use Scientology assists, techniques developed by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard that address the emotional and spiritual factors in stress and trauma. And they share the Scientology Tools for Life, a series of online films and courses that train people in skills they can use to help others overcome the difficulties they are faced with in the aftermath of disaster.

The Church of Scientology Volunteer Ministers program is a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. It constitutes one of the world's largest independent relief forces. Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, calling on Scientologists to use what they know to redouble their efforts to aid their fellow man, has inspired tremendous growth in the Volunteer Ministers movement.

A Volunteer Minister's mandate is to be "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, 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."

Their motto is no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it."

For more information on the technology used by the Volunteer Minister, watch Scientology Tools for Life on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV 320 or at www.Scientology.tv.

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For more than 40 years, Scientology Volunteer Ministers have responded to natural and manmade disasters. And this year was no exception. The year had no sooner started than a massive mudslide devastated Quito, Ecuador.

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Good Heart Catering Launches Catering Delivery Service in Glendale

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Good Heart Catering, the premier breakfast and lunch caterer for organizations in Los Angeles, is excited to announce the launch of its delivery service in Glendale. With a focus on fresh, chef-driven meals and a commitment to exceptional service, Good Heart Catering is the perfect solution for businesses and organizations looking for convenient and delicious food options including boxed lunches and individual meals.

"We are thrilled to expand our services to the Glendale area," said Jon Toktas, owner of Good Heart Catering. "We understand the importance of reliable and convenient catering options for busy businesses and organizations, and we are committed to providing the highest quality meals and service to our customers."

Good Heart Catering's easy-to-use website makes ordering a breeze, allowing customers to select from a wide variety of flavors and options. From breakfast burritos to gourmet sandwiches, Good Heart Catering has something for every taste and dietary restriction.

"Our customers love the variety of flavors and options available through Good Heart Catering's website," said Toktas. "Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast or a hearty lunch, we have something for everyone at your next event"

In addition to its delicious food options, Good Heart Catering is also committed to providing exceptional service. All orders are prepared fresh and delivered on time, ensuring that customers receive the highest quality meals every time.

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About Good Heart Catering:

Good Heart Catering is a Los Angeles based caterer founded in 2016 with the goal of being a dedicated, corporate, and event caterer for employers in Los Angeles. Since their founding in Good Heart Catering has served LA's top employers with consistent and delicious service. With the help of those clients, Good Heart Catering has donated over 10,000 meals to the LA Food Bank and makes it a part of its mission to make sure everyone has a chance to nutritious meals. To read more click https://goodheartcatering.com/r/ckd

Good Heart Catering, the premier breakfast and lunch caterer for organizations in Los Angeles, is excited to announce the launch of its delivery service in Glendale. With a focus on fresh, chef-driven meals and a commitment to exceptional service, Good Heart Catering is the perfect solution for businesses and organizations looking for convenient and delicious food options including boxed lunches and individual meals.

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IMPACT AZ 2025 Keys in on Supplier Diversity Readiness to Close Racial Wealth Gap for Black-owned Businesses

PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Designed to make an impact for Black-owned businesses in the new year and beyond, IMPACT AZ 2025 focuses on supplier diversity readiness to close the racial wealth gap for diverse business owners. The Millionaire Mastermind Academy program is accepting applications from serious entrepreneurs interested in a solutions-driven accelerator program that will help them grow business with corporations, expand customer discovery and market validation, and enhance financial management and business development, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

IMPACT AZ 2025 is the first direct response to the State of Black Business Report, which highlighted both the financial gaps in this community as well as the opportunity: The Black community is fastest-growing demographic in Arizona, with 33% growth from 2010 to 2020. The nine-month program is a collaboration between the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that has mentored more than 8,000 diverse women entrepreneurs while addressing barriers to economic mobility, in conjunction with the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce.

"While Arizona continues to grow its commitment to diverse business ownership, institutional barriers to success such as lack of access to capital and quality business trainings are still a reality. That's what we're here to change," said Dr. Velma Trayham, founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy. "This unique program invites more voices to the table and more support in developing and realizing entrepreneurial goals."

Applications opened Jan. 10 with a deadline of March 15. The initial accelerator program will kick off April 24. The Millionaire Mastermind Academy's Scottsdale, office, located at Arizona State University's Skysong 3, will provide a physical space for entrepreneurs to meet with mentors and corporations part of the Supplier Diversity program. The space will also support collaboration, networking opportunities and round table discussions for business growth.

By 2025, the initiative aims to expose more than 25,000 individuals to entrepreneurship opportunity and education, a minimum of 50 businesses awarded contracts with companies for supplier diversity while empowering more than 200 new businesses to launch and more than 500 established businesses to grow their employee base. IMPACT AZ 2025 is targeting the food service, real estate, beauty/fashion, technology, professional services, retail and trade, and manufacturing industries.

"For Arizona to thrive, attract industries, and be a place people want to live, work and raise their families, we cannot afford - financially or morally - to leave anyone out. This is not about helping one group at the expense of another. We must continue to make intentional, targeted investments of political, social and business capital to aid in our priority to building a better ecosystem for Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. It is a matter of good business which creates greater opportunities for all Arizonans," noted Teniqua Broughton, Executive Director, State of Black Arizona.

"Breaking down barriers and helping Black business owners overcome obstacles to entrepreneurship, we are creating meaningful economic opportunity through the power of supplier diversity programs, which are more critical than ever to businesses of all sizes," Robin Reed, CEO of Black Chamber of Arizona added.

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy expanded to Arizona two years ago and has helped minority women nationwide gain the entrepreneurial resources needed to succeed in business, while awarding more than $200,000 in scholarships and more than $50,000 in seed funding. The program also offers a Real Estate Accelerator Program to help minority women create diversity in the real estate industry.

Corporations interested in supporting IMPACT AZ 2025 to develop a ready-made pipeline of diverse suppliers can contact info@impactaz2025.com or call 888-508-1145. Sponsors will be announced shortly.

About IMPACT AZ 2025

IMPACT AZ 2025 is a supplier diversity readiness program designed to close the racial wealth gap of business owners. Supported by the Millionaire Mastermind Academy in partnership with the Arizona Black Chamber of Commerce, IMPACT AZ 2025 is a nine-month business accelerator focused on supplier diversity training to grow business opportunities. For more information visit https://impactaz2025.com/

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a Nationwide pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit addressing the barriers to economic mobility for minority women who have been systemically and historically underserved and excluded. We remove systemic barriers. We've helped more than 8000 Women Across the country and serve thousands of women annually with entrepreneurial resources, tools, and access to move forward in life. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

About the Black Chamber of Commerce

The Black Chamber of Arizona help increase entrepreneurial and corporate diversity by building stronger businesses that serve all communities. We do this by providing tools and education to create more "bankable" businesses, by removing barriers that impede access to capital, and by partnering with leading educational institutions to help create competitive business advantages through workforce diversity. For more information visit https://blackchamberaz.com/.

About The State of Black Arizona

The State of Black Arizona is the leader in the production, synthesis and socialization of actionable data and insights for all Arizonans with a primary focus on the Black community. Across Arizona, communities of color are underrepresented in the public sphere and significantly disproportionately impacted by many conditions that result in unequitable outcomes in areas such as education, economic mobility, and health and well-being. A concerted effort is needed to ensure these concerns are identified, validated, and brought to the attention to the Black community in addition to civic and community leaders. For more information visit https://stateofblackarizona.org/

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Designed to make an impact for Black-owned businesses in the new year and beyond, IMPACT AZ 2025 focuses on supplier diversity readiness to close the racial wealth gap for diverse business owners. The Millionaire Mastermind Academy program is accepting applications from serious entrepreneurs interested in a solutions-driven accelerator program, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

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Capital Powersports Continues to Push the Boundary of What a Powersports Superstore Can Be

WAKE FOREST, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The adventure store for all sizes continues to expand! Today Capital Powersports officially announces the addition of Greenger, Volcon, and Segway brand products. "With the increased demand for fresh and new product thinking, the addition of these all-electric and hybrid vehicles from these three new brands will help us jump start into the future with environmentally friendly, yet exciting new product," said Kevin R Dunn, General Manager of Capital Powersports.

GREENGER, an ePowersports company, offers the CRF-E2 electric dirt bike for kids and the recently announced Saddleback Balance bike. VOLCON, an ePowersports company, recently announced receiving the first order from the US Army for the Stag. VOLCON offers a range of electric vehicles from the two-wheel fat tire Brats, Grunts, and Runts, Torrot kids MX, SuperMotard, and Trials bikes, and the all-new Stag side by side.

SEGWAY POWERSPORTS, is a gas and hybrid Powersports company, offering ATVs, UTVs, and SXS's. SEGWAY Powersports recently announced the 2023 Villain Sport Model SXS is now available in the U.S. Market.

"2022 was an especially big year for us here at Capital Powersports. We were in our first full year with Kawasaki and Suzuki, it was our 10th Anniversary as a dealer and with American Honda, we became a 7-year winner of the Honda Council of Excellence, continued to improve our Google Score rating with nearly 900 reviews with a 4.7 rating, held our title as #1 with Yamaha in the district for motorcycle sales, broke our vehicle sales record with over 1000+ units sold, and then added three new brands! I am very proud of our team who continue to outperform the industry despite the challenges, building the customer experience to the highest level. We all look forward to even bigger plans going into 2023 with expansion plans and more brand additions in the works!" said Dunn.

Founded in 2012, Capital Powersports is a full-service franchised dealer in Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Greenger, Volcon, and Segway. Offering sales, service, parts, and accessories serving the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill-Research Triangle area in Wake Forest, NC (919)719-0700.

Learn more: www.CapitalPowersports.com

The adventure store for all sizes continues to expand! Today Capital Powersports officially announces the addition of Greenger, Volcon, and Segway brand products. Founded in 2012, Capital Powersports is a full-service franchised dealer in Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Greenger, Volcon, and Segway.

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GridBright® upgrades Oracle Network Management System (NMS) at Mid-Carolina Electric Cooperative (MCEC), underscoring the repeatability of GridBright’s NMS Configuration for Cooperatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MCEC, an early adopter of Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS), undertook a major NMS upgrade and re-integration with core operational systems with both standard configuration and custom integration modifications to enable the efficient operations of an ever-increasing complex electric grid. GridBright, in its upgrade of Oracle NMS at MCEC, further leveraged its proven NMS Configuration for COOPS that incorporates industry best practices from over thirty utility implementations.

As a result, GridBright implemented Oracle NMS and associated integrations at MCEC in about nine months utilizing the GridBright COOP configuration.

"The GridBright team has done an excellent job. The Oracle NMS Coop configuration designed and implemented by GridBright is working great for our operations group," said MCEC project manager Gail Campbell.

"We expect utilities focus on network management systems upgrades and new implementations to increase because of the need to integrate renewables and manage increasingly costly grid threats such as cyber-attacks and natural disasters. Accelerating this will be the substantial amount of funding available from Government sources as the Nation significantly increases investment in the electric grid for sustainability and resilience," said GridBright Executive Vice President Tom Servas.

"GridBright's NMS Configuration for COOPS helps utilities implement grid improvements with both faster time to value and lower implementation costs," Servas added.

In 2022 there have been 15 weather/climate disaster events with losses exceeding $1 billion each to affect the United States, according to NOAA. Additionally, the US government plans to invest over $16 billion in energy infrastructure to build a 21st-century electrical grid in the coming years.

About GridBright®:

GridBright specializes in secure and sustainable grid systems integration. We provide a comprehensive set of utility systems strategy consulting, business case development, procurement process support, and system implementation and integration services and software solutions. Our capabilities span all domains of information and operations technologies and systems deployed in utilities across the United States.

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MCEC, an early adopter of Oracle Network Management Systems (NMS), undertook a major NMS upgrade and re-integration with core operational systems of an ever-increasing complex electric grid. GridBright, in its upgrade of Oracle NMS at MCEC, further leveraged its proven NMS Configuration for COOPS that incorporates industry best practices from over thirty utility implementations.

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Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association kicks off 2023 with new logo, branding

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, unveiled an updated logo and brand identity for 2023. The brand refresh aligns with the organization's new purpose and direction as the connection point, legislative voice and educational resource for Michigan's real estate finance economy.

In 2022, the MMLA added 270 individual members, 16 corporate partner companies and three chapter partners to its membership rolls. To support its mission and members, the organization:

* Hosted 45 events around the state, including in-person breakfasts, luncheons, seminars and social events;

* Offered numerous free webinars on educational topics and current issues;

* Expanded its board of directors; and

* Launched an in-depth course for its young professionals and future leaders to learn all aspects of the mortgage industry.

On the legislative front, the MMLA continued to ensure Michigan mortgage professionals' concerns were heard within the state legislature through its non-partisan political action committee MORBANPAC and its long-standing relationship with Karoub Associates, Michigan's longest-serving multi-client lobbying firm.

"Since its inception, the MMLA has connected the best of the Michigan mortgage industry and provided its members with resources to help them stay up to date on industry trends and events on both the state and national level. In doing so, the MMLA is constantly reviewing and evaluating its brand and mission to ensure we are serving our members to the absolute best of our ability," said MMLA CEO Joanne Misuraca. "Our new logo and brand are a reflection of our promise to serve as the hub for Michigan's real estate finance economy, connecting industry professionals with peers and partners to encourage growth and drive consumer confidence."

"The MMLA is a member run organization. Having a diverse and robust membership better serves our entire industry, and as an organization, we want to continue bringing together mortgage professionals from different service models such as independent mortgage bankers, mortgage brokers, community bankers, and credit unions, to ensure every voice is heard and represented," said Julie Conley, MMLA's 2023 State Board President. "With the addition of a Membership Manager, our goal for this upcoming year is to engage with all Michigan mortgage professionals and affiliates to get them involved in the MMLA."

The MMLA is the exclusive trade group representing the interests of Michigan's mortgage industry and delivering opportunities for mortgage professionals to expand their industry expertise, share best practices and advocate for Michigan's housing community. To learn more or to become a member, visit www.mmla.net.

About The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association:

Since its inception in 1929, the Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA) has advocated for its members by providing the resources, legislative voice and education needed to effectively support Michigan's larger real estate community. Highly regarded as one of the best run mortgage associations in the country, it's mission is to:

* Connect Michigan mortgage professionals and deliver the necessary support for them to excel personally and professionally;

* Forge internal and external connections with local mortgage professionals for the betterment of Michigan's real estate community; and

* Support the advancement of Michigan mortgage professionals and the local real estate community at large.

To learn more or to become a member, visit https://mmla.net/.

The Michigan Mortgage Lenders Association (MMLA), the only Michigan-based association dedicated solely to the housing finance industry, unveiled an updated logo and brand identity for 2023. The brand refresh aligns with the organization's new purpose and direction as the connection point, legislative voice and educational resource for Michigan's real estate finance economy.

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TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP Invests in TRAiNED

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $1 million Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding round for TRAiNED, Inc.

TRAiNED was founded in December 2021 with a mission to reduce costs, increase efficiency and even out the boom-and-bust cycles in the mortgage industry. Its flagship product, Mortgage Origination Responsible Intelligence (MORI) is designed to be a self-service system for automating steps within the labor-intensive mortgage origination workflow. The system leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) data models in a secure environment to process documents and generate normalized and valid data for return to the lender's loan origination system (LOS).

MORI has recently completed alpha and beta testing and is already showing success providing clients with an average of 15 hours saved every week. TRAiNED is updating the AI and adding functionality to the MORI platform on a regular basis to provide even greater industry efficiencies. The company also offers the ability to augment staffing needs with data labeling and document indexing services.

"The limited partner's investment in TRAiNED is a testament to the need for our solution. The fact that my peers on the fund have also signed client relationship agreements is extremely helpful in TRAiNED's development. There are great things to come, and I am grateful for TMC's Tech Fund in taking this journey with me," said Jonathan Freed, CEO of TRAiNED, Inc.

TRAiNED is a partnership between enterprise-level AI company Inpleo, mid-sized independent mortgage lender Success Mortgage Partners and Freed, a former owner of a mid-sized independent mortgage lender and operating partner of TMC's Emerging Tech Fund. The three partners bring together technology and experience to move the mortgage and other paperwork-heavy industries toward adoption of meaningful, productive and cost-efficient automation.

"Success Mortgage Partners, Inc is thrilled to participate in this investment," said Owen Lee, CEO of Success Mortgage Partners, Inc and TMC Emerging Tech Fund Council Member. "What TRAiNED brings to the table is technology that saves time and conserves resources by automating 'back end' mortgage processes that are endlessly repetitive and traditionally executed by personnel. With TRAiNED, these tasks can now be automated with a superior rate of accuracy, saving mortgage lenders time and money on every single file, which compounds over time and number of files."

The Limited Partners of the TMC Emerging Technology Fund consist of some of the most technology-forward lender members of TMC who evaluate and invest in companies looking to advance the mortgage industry. The Fund continues to look for investment opportunities that will result in higher profitability and business process improvement for TMC lender members.

For more information, please reach out to info@tmctechfund.com To learn more about TRAiNED, visit gettrained.ai or reach out at info@gettrained.ai.

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, Calif., The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 by four notable industry leaders and is the nation's largest independent mortgage cooperative network. TMC is singularly focused on creating an environment of collaboration and innovation for small to mid-size mortgage lenders across the country to reduce cost, increase profitability, and better serve the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network serving the mortgage industry, announced today that the TMC Emerging Technology Fund LP (the "Fund") recently participated in a $1 million Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE) funding round for TRAiNED, Inc.

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GOALS Council Announces 2023 Chairperson and Three New Council Members

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory council created by Stack Sports and youth soccer executives, has announced the appointment of Joel Dragan, the Executive Director of Florida Youth Soccer, as the 2023 Chairperson to head the GOALS Council.

"The GOALS Council is about working together for the holistic good and inspiring more children to try out the sport of soccer," said Dragan. "I hope that we can bring the game to kids who aren't currently participating in any fashion. Too often we get bogged down in the details. You don't need anything other than a ball and an open area to play."

In addition, the GOALS Council welcomed three new members: Jennifer Davis, the Executive Director of South Texas Youth Soccer, Melissa Riemer, the Director of Operations at Arlington Soccer Association in Virginia, and Chelsie Hawley, the Executive Director of Skyhawks Rise.

"GOALS stands for Growth, Organization, Advancement, & Learning in Soccer and represents Stack Sports' mission to invest in youth soccer in a meaningful way, as we are truly invested in helping organizations increase participation and grow the game in our communities," said Andrew R. Hiatt, Vice President of Growth and Market Strategy at Stack Sports and former US Youth Soccer Chief Operation Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome the new members of the GOALS Council and are excited about their energy and commitment to youth soccer. Stack Sports is honored to support the council as they identify their primary initiatives and areas of growth for 2023."

Founded by Stack Sports and leading figures in the soccer industry, the GOALS Council is a national strategic advisory group focused on improving soccer for the next generation. This group of soccer leaders works together to address key issues in the sport and serve as a hub for innovative solutions. Stack Sports is committed to supporting the council's efforts through its partnerships, connections, and resources.

"The purpose of the GOALS Council is to check allegiances at the door and meet together with other advocates for the growth of the soccer in the United States to work together collaboratively in ways that is not normally possible," said Frannie Fabian, Head of Partner Engagement at Stack Sports. "We want to inspire more children to pick up the sport as we know youth sports involvement has lifelong health benefits."

The 2023 GOALS Council meeting will be held at the United Coaches Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 11, 2023. Subsequent meetings will be held quarterly throughout the year.

To learn more about the GOALS Council, you can visit its website at: https://stacksports.com/goals-council

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars - Play, Improve, and Engage.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

The GOALS Council, a strategic advisory council created by Stack Sports and youth soccer executives, has announced the appointment of Joel Dragan, the Executive Director of Florida Youth Soccer, as the 2023 Chairperson to head the GOALS Council.

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California African American Women Partnership Sage Investment Club Celebrates 25 Years of Stock Market Education and Profits

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sage Investment Club, an investment firm managed by an all-female, African American leadership team, today celebrates 25 years since the launch of its investment platform. Founded by Sonya Weaver-Johnson, the group offers investment education and co-investment opportunities.

While working as a self-employed day trader, Ms. Weaver-Johnson was surprised to learn that women were less likely to invest in the stock market than their male peers. This startling fact inspired her to form a community of women she would personally equip with the knowledge to become skilled investors. From the outset, she began educating women about capital markets, offering a proven investment strategy and a simple platform for trading.

Today, Sage Investment Club is ringing the proverbial bell to celebrate its 25th anniversary, and members continue to profit substantially from this unique venture.

According to a 2021 survey conducted by NerdWallet, "Forty-eight percent of women currently invest in the stock market compared to 66% of men. What's more alarming is women are less likely than men to have learned about investments."

Sage Investment Club has been on a mission to bridge this gap for over two decades. Early in the club's history, Ms. Weaver-Johnson claimed, "With a little education and engagement, virtually anyone can become a successful investor." Unsurprisingly, her bold statement has rung true for dozens of women trained by the club over the years.

The members of Sage Investment Club use a cloud-based application to manage club operations, and its internal systems are secure and automated. Also, these highly educated women have diverse professional backgrounds and are leaders in healthcare, technology, law, entertainment, and education. The club reached its silver anniversary by leveraging technology, applying industry-specific thought leadership, committing to sound investment principles, and fostering a sisterhood - something few other investment groups can claim. Since its inception, the club's portfolio has consistently outperformed the S&P 500 and NASDAQ indexes.

Although investment management is the club's core function, it has a long-standing culture of giving back. Club members are highly active in their communities and support charitable organizations through board service, philanthropy, and volunteerism.

Looking forward, Sage Investment Club plans to further diversify its portfolio by investing in modern vehicles like socially responsible exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the metaverse. Additionally, the club aims to provide a unique space where women can learn and earn together for years to come.

More Information: https://sageinvestmentclub.com/.

About Sage:

Sage Investment Club is an all-female, African American investment group founded in 1997. Based in California, it is one of the longest-running investment clubs in the United States. Members cooperatively manage a high-value portfolio of equity securities and cash equivalents using a proprietary investment strategy. The club's motto is "Learning and earning together."

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Sage Investment Club, an investment firm managed by an all-female, African American leadership team, today celebrates 25 years since the launch of its investment platform. Founded by Sonya Weaver-Johnson, the group offers investment education and co-investment opportunities.

Related link: https://sageinvestmentclub.com/

California Strawberry Festival is Back – at a New Venue

OXNARD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- After a three-year hiatus due to challenges brought on by the pandemic, the 2023 California Strawberry Festival will take place May 20-21. For the first time ever, the event will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

"We are thrilled to relaunch the California Strawberry Festival in 2023 at the Fairgrounds," says Dean Kato, Chairman of the California Strawberry Festival Board of Directors. "We realized that the event had outgrown the available space at our longtime venue, Oxnard's College Park. It's our 'comeback' year - and we want to come out bigger and better than ever."

This isn't the first time the Festival has outgrown a location, and the Fairgrounds venue was considered when the California Strawberry Festival moved from Channel Islands Harbor to College Park in 1991.

"Although the Festival has historically taken place in Oxnard, it belongs to all of Ventura County," says Kato.

The beachside location provides iconic views, and Ventura offers up a vibrant downtown just a few blocks away, with hotels, restaurants, and nightlife. Guests will appreciate that the Fairgrounds is close to the 101 freeway and has onsite parking, and the Festival will continue to host free shuttle services from many convenient locations.

Ventura's Amtrak station is situated adjacent to the Fairgrounds, so it's easier than ever to take the train directly to the Festival. Another benefit is that buildings, lighting, and restrooms are built-in amenities at the rain-or-shine venue.

"The Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center was built with the space and structural elements to accommodate large festivals," says Fairgrounds CEO Stacy Rianda. "We're looking forward to hosting the California Strawberry Festival."

The California Strawberry Festival is known in Ventura County as the kick-off to summertime, and tens of thousands of festivalgoers attend the celebration each year. Local non-profit organizations, food vendors, artists and crafters, entertainers, sponsors and hundreds of volunteers are instrumental to its success.

The all-volunteer board is ready for the opportunity to raise the bar in 2023.

"We've already been hard at work on the re-launch," says Kato. "Change is exciting. But of course, some things will stay the same - like the always-popular $5 build-your-own strawberry shortcake, fresh-picked local strawberries, and really nice arts and crafts. We're anticipating an outstanding Festival in 2023."

To keep posted on the 2023 California Strawberry Festival, go to https://castrawberryfestival.org/ or Facebook @CaliforniaStrawberryFestival.

After a three-year hiatus due to challenges brought on by the pandemic, the 2023 California Strawberry Festival will take place May 20-21. For the first time ever, the event will be held at the Ventura County Fairgrounds.

Related link: https://castrawberryfestival.org/

HitPaw Releases Big Updates for HitPaw Online Background Remover to Edit Images with Well-crafted Templates

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- For some reasons such as e-commerce, social media, or graphic design, you will need to create some stunning images. Therefore, HitPaw Online Background Remover provides plenty of templates to create eye-catching images within seconds. Removing backgrounds from images and changing backgrounds with customized templates have never been easier.

Let's find out what are the amazing features HitPaw Online Background Remover has updated:

* Clear and Easy-to-Navigate Interface

HitPaw Online Background Remover has changed its UI into a pleasing color which makes it clearer. And its interface is easy to navigate, so you can easily remove background with it even if you are a beginner.

* Massive Well-crafted Templates

Various types of background templates for profile pictures, online shops, social posts or covers, ID photos, OOTD, memes, etc have been introduced in HitPaw Online Background Remover. This web tool can perfectly meet your different needs.

* Powerful Multi-layers Editing

Served as a photo editor as well, HitPaw Online Background Remover provides a multi-layers editing feature that allows you to change the layer stacking order, edit text or select a certain layer. Use HitPaw Online Background Remover to personalize your images in your way.

* Professional Shadow Effect

To make your images more natural and professional, we offer the shadow effect. You can add a shadow effect to your image, adjust the opacity, radius, and color of the shadow, or move the position of the shadow.

Featured by frequent update, please keep following HitPaw Online Background Remover to enjoy more advanced features.

Compatibility and Price:

Compatibility: HitPaw Online Background Remover works well on Chrome on PC now.

Price: Starts from $9.99 for per month and $59.88 for per year.

For more information checking, you can visit: https://online.hitpaw.com/online-background-remover.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing meme-making, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit:

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For some reasons such as e-commerce, social media, or graphic design, you will need to create some stunning images. Therefore, HitPaw Online Background Remover provides plenty of templates to create eye-catching images within seconds. Removing backgrounds from images and changing backgrounds with customized templates have never been easier.

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Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group Do Joint Venture

SEATTLE, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group, Inc. (VastSolutionsGroup.com) are pleased to announce their joint venture, AssetDefenseAdv.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The advanced platform is called "Einstein" and is currently in Beta 1.0.

Asset Defense Team is a well-respected firm known for its innovative strategies and high success rate in safeguarding assets for individuals and businesses. VastSolutionsGroup.com is a renowned provider of tax and retirement strategies using artificial intelligence with a strong track record in sophisticated tax mitigation strategies.

Together, Asset Defense Team and VastSolutionsGroup.com will offer a full range of asset protection services, including risk assessment, security planning, and crisis management while using advanced proprietary strategies and platforms. Their team of experts will work closely with clients to understand their unique needs and develop customized solutions to help them secure their assets and minimize risk.

Some AI vendor partners will be OpenAi's Chatgpt, Microsoft's Bing, and Google.com's TensorFlow.

"We are excited to partner with VastSolutionsGroup.com and bring our combined expertise to the table," said Bob Bluhm, CEO of Asset Defense Team. "This joint venture will allow us to better serve our clients and provide them with the highest level of protection for their assets."

"Asset Defense Team is a natural fit for us, and we are thrilled to join forces with them," said R. Kenner French, of Vast Solutions Group. "We believe that this partnership will allow us to better serve our clients and help them achieve their asset protection goals."

About Asset Defense Team:

Asset Defense Team is a leading asset protection firm that helps individuals and businesses safeguard their assets through innovative strategies and top-quality services.

About Vast Solutions Group, Inc.:

The pioneer in tax and retirement strategies for entrepreneurs using artificial intelligence™. Vast Solutions Group, Inc. has been in existence since 1969 and has offices throughout the U.S. Learn more: https://vastsolutionsgroup.com/.

MORE INFORMATION:

For more information about AssetDefenseAdv.com, please visit the website at https://assetdefenseadv.com/ or e-mail Kenner@VastSolutionsGroup.com.

Instagram: AssetDefenseAdvisors

Twitter: @AssetDefenseAdv

Asset Defense Team and Vast Solutions Group, Inc. are pleased to announce their joint venture, AssetDefenseAdv.com. This partnership brings together two leading companies in the asset protection and tax strategy industry, combining their expertise and resources to provide top-quality services to clients around the globe. The advanced platform is called "Einstein" and is currently in Beta 1.0.

Related link: https://vastsolutionsgroup.com/

Come grow with us as Triple Finale’s Short Story Audiobook Authors create fast moving storylines with a triple-ending twist

REDMOND, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Triple Finale L.L.C. has added an exhilarating twist to short stories as a form of entertainment, by developing a virtual platform for fast-paced trilogies. We offer an audiobook/eBook marketplace platform where individuals sell their triple-ending short stories online to generate extra income.

We encourage authors, bloggers, content creators, and novices to purchase our Triple Finale Author membership and join in on the fun of writing and selling fast-paced, triple-ending short stories. We offer a variety of genres including Romance, Comedy, Suspense, Sci-Fi and Kid-Friendly short story audiobooks and eBooks.

Launch Overview:

* Product name: Triple Finale Author Membership

* Price: $20/month

* Launch date: January 14, 2023 - Author/Vendor Grand Opening

* Description: Triple-ending Audiobook/eBook Online Marketplace for Authors

* Website: https://triplefinale.com/

* Location: Redmond, Wash.

"With the global audiobook market growing to over $35 billion/USD by 2030 (according to Grand View Research), fast-moving short stories with unpredictable endings are the evolution of present day audiobooks," says said Andrea Mitchell-Khan, President and CEO of Triple Finale L.L.C. "Our triple-ending short story format is our delightful response to this demand for compelling, vibrant short story entertainment. We want our authors to have as much fun creating these audiobooks as their fans have experiencing them. Writing enthusiasts from all levels of expertise are welcome to join our platform. Their short stories don't have to be perfect, just fun!"

Our virtual Grand Opening on January 14, 2023 is an invitation to everyone to purchase a Triple Finale Author Membership and create triple-ending short stories on our platform. Headquartered just minutes away from downtown Seattle, WA in the beautiful city of Redmond, WA, our mission is to provide a fair, fun, quality audiobook/eBook marketplace platform for creative writers. To promote an all-encompassing virtual shop which meets the needs of our customers, we encourage our authors to create and sell both audiobooks and eBooks on our platform.

Since every short story sold on the Triple Finale L.L.C. platform must have three alternate endings, our authors let their imaginations soar. Our customer review rating system provides authors with instant feedback on which version of the story their fans love the best, and our Podcast showcases stories from our trending authors. Enjoy the Journey.

Come grow with us on January 14, 2023. Look for us at https://www.triplefinale.com/.

Also, join us on Facebook at Triple Finale Podcast and our Instagram handle is @triplefinalepodcast.

RELATED LINKS:

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https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/audiobooks-market

https://triplefinale.com/about-us/

https://triplefinale.com/podcast/

Triple Finale L.L.C. has added an exhilarating twist to short stories as a form of entertainment, by developing a virtual platform for fast-paced trilogies. We offer an audiobook/eBook marketplace platform where individuals sell their triple-ending short stories online to generate extra income.

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

Friends for Infinity: The Detective John Hollis Series – A contemporary mystery novel seeking the ‘why’ instead of the ‘who’

PICKERING, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ -- In Jennifer Gellel's current "why-done-it" novel, "Friends for Infinity: The Detective John Hollis Series" (ISBN: 978-0228879626; August, 2022), after a woman turns up dead in a local children's park, Detective John Hollis is quick to arrest the killer after a resident confesses, but he struggles to understand why this unlikely suspect has committed such a heinous crime.

"Friends for Infinity" features Detective John Hollis, who is new to Greenville, Maine's police department. He is a homicide detective who has come from Los Angeles for a much-needed break from the city's rising violent crime. But shortly following his arrival, jumping straight from the frying pan into the fire, he is faced with his first murder case in his new role. "Friends for Infinity" is an untraditional why-done-it mystery novel, desperately seeking the truth.

Author Jennifer Gellel earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario where she studied English and became interested in writing. She currently lives in Toronto, Canada, and is an avid supporter of all her city's major sports teams and the theatre arts district. She has run several Toronto marathons, where she qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon, completing the run with success in 2009. Today, she serves on the front line of her city's police service, giving her a unique insight into procedural investigations.

"Friends for Infinity: The Detective John Hollis Series," Jennifer's first novel, was released in 2022. Please visit https://jennifergellel.com/

"Friends for Infinity" is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $22.99) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Jennifer Gellel

Email: falconjenn[at]hotmail.com

Genre: FICTION

Released: August, 2022

PAPERBACK: ISBN-13: 978-0228879626

HARDCOVER: ISBN-13: 978-0228879633

EBOOK: ISBN-13: 978-0228879640

Publisher: Tellwell Publishing ( https://tellwell.ca/ ).

In Jennifer Gellel's current "why-done-it" novel, "Friends for Infinity: The Detective John Hollis Series" (ISBN: 978-0228879626; August, 2022), after a woman turns up dead in a local children's park, Detective John Hollis is quick to arrest the killer after a resident confesses, but he struggles to understand why this unlikely suspect has committed such a heinous crime.

Related link: https://jennifergellel.com/

‘Beat the hell out of Putin!’ Ukrainians have come up with a new stress relieving game, KICK THE PU

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Kick the Pu" (aka "Kick the Invader"), a brand-new stress relieving adventure game, is now available in mobile application stores from PRICERA DMCC. Players could make good use of the game, as it may help them blow off steam and release their negative emotions in a playful manner by beating up, firing a Javelin, or throwing a hand grenade at one of the world's biggest anti-heroes and invaders.

In the release version of the game players are given the opportunity to mock and torment Putin, Lukashenko, a so-called "chmonya" (that's what they call a Russian soldier), or a "Kadyrovite" (called the soldiers of Ramzan Kadyrov).

A number of Russian propagandists will soon appear in the game as well. Players are offered a selection of weapons: a knife, a machine pistol, a hand grenade, or a grenade launcher. The game is now available on the App Store and Google Play in any country of the world except for Russia and Belarus.

Game video trailer: https://youtu.be/xbWGuBNcdpg

"Kick the Pu" also supports a good cause - by playing it, you are helping Ukrainian defenders. Most of the ad revenue from the free version of the game will be used to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The premium version costs 99 cents, all of which will be spent on wounded defenders' medical treatment. The funds transfer reports will be published in the game developers' Telegram channel.

The game was developed by a team of Ukrainian IT professionals and Belarusian programmers who had been persecuted over their support of the opposition and forced to flee Belarus.

"Back in March 2022, we got this idea of creating a simple anti-stress game where every Ukrainian could mock and abuse Putin. In a matter of a few days, we put together a team of developers, artists, and animators - Belorussians and Ukrainians who were prepared to work on this social project free of charge," says one of the developers, Vlad Sen. "The first version of the game was ready in just three weeks, in April. That is when the lengthy and complicated process of publishing our app on the App Store and Google Play began. Our submissions were repeatedly rejected despite numerous appeals - we had to submit more than 15 of those."

In anticipation of cyberattacks and bot invasions by the Russian FSB, the developers of "Kick the Pu" are urging all mobile device users who would like to play the game to download it as soon as possible, or else it may be too late because of the bot attacks. If you download the game now, you will be able to play it even when it disappears from the app stores.

The game developers are also encouraging players to give the game high ratings, leave comments with ideas of how the game could be improved, and share the app with their friends. All of that would help to beat the negative comments and complaints left by ruscists so that more people can have access to such a fun way of dealing with stress.

The game can be downloaded from the Google Play and App Store.

Anyone who would like to take part in the creation of new versions of "Kick the Pu" is welcome to do so by suggesting new types of weapons, new anti-heroes or ways of mocking them. The incoming suggestions include some public figures whom Ukrainians "admire" the most: Vladimir Solovyov, Olga Skabeyeva, Margarita Simonyan, Dmitry Medvedev, Anton Krasovsky, Sergey Shoigu, Dmitry Kiselyov. You can "treat" them to a hearty smack or a nice kick, shoot them with a Ukrainian Stuhna-P or an American HIMARS. You are welcome to send in your ideas via the developers' Telegram channel chat or email them at pytun.huylo@gmail.com.

According to psychologist Iryna Tarasova from the "Therapy of Win" centre that provides social and psychological support and rehabilitation to service members, this kind of pastime activity can be a good idea for the player's psychological wellbeing because their interactions with anti-heroes are actually aimed at alleviating stress.

"Firstly, all of the aggression toward the enemy that the player has been trying to suppress eventually piles up and finds its way out through frustration, and the game provides a perfect virtual target for those negative emotions," Iryna says. "The important thing is that the player feels in control of their interaction with the enemy. For instance, the character selection option puts the player in control of their emotions, as it helps them find the best match for the image of the aggression trapped inside.

"Secondly, physical interaction helps reduce stress, so making your body involved in the process is a rather common technique (e.g. when the player vigorously presses the buttons to strike their enemy). Switching the focus from the internal to the external can also be beneficial. When the anger toward our enemy has been piling up inside us for so long that we feel overwhelmed by it, the game provides us a safe place for releasing it. Such practice can help us make way for emotional healing, as it can provide more room for positive feelings that aren't even related to the game. Moreover, the emotions we experience when we defeat our enemy help to bolster our position of strength, which is very valuable in current circumstances."

Link to download the game "Kick the Pu":

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moon.ktp&pli=1

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/vn/app/kick-the-invader/id1621047373

"Kick the Pu" (aka "Kick the Invader"), a brand-new stress relieving adventure game, is now available in mobile application stores from PRICERA DMCC. Players could make good use of the game, as it may help them blow off steam and release their negative emotions in a playful manner by beating up, firing a Javelin, or throwing a hand grenade at one of the world's biggest anti-heroes and invaders.

How to Factory Reset Apple iPhone Without Passcode in 2023

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- How do I factory reset my iPhone without passcode? Many iPhone users ask this common question when they have to factory reset their phone and don't remember its password. Luckily there is a way out of this predicament with an iPhone password unlocker solution, called Tenorshare 4uKey. Curious to know when and how Tenorshare 4uKey can iPhone factory reset without passcode? Let's find out.

Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/6rRtHX7nrHU

When Would You Want to Factory Reset an iPhone?

iPhone users often find themselves in dithers, wondering how to factory reset on iPhone without passcode. There are several reasons behind wanting a factory reset, such as:

* You may want to erase data from your iPhone before selling it.

* You forgot its lock screen password.

* You entered the wrong passcode several times, and now your iPhone is locked.

* You got a used iPhone with a passcode.

"No matter what reasons behind needing a factory reset on iPhone without passcode, it is tiresome to factory reset iPhone without passcode or computer," says the Tenorshare spokesperson. "No worries, Tenorshare has launched 4uKey to reset iPhone to factory settings without passcode or iTunes backup."

How to Factory Reset iPhone Without a Passcode Using 4uKey?

Due to advanced technology and near 100% success rate in bypassing iPhone passwords without iTunes, Tenorshare 4uKey will match your demands for it can reset iPhone to factory settings without passcode.

Below has shown how you can use 4uKey to do a factory reset when you forgot your passcode and wish to do a factory reset:

* Connect your locked iPhone to your computer and launch 4uKey.

* Press "Start" and then "Next."

* Download the latest firmware when prompted and click "Start Remove."

* 4uKey will factory reset your phone successfully.

What Would You Gain Apart From Resetting an iPhone Without a Passcode?

In addition to doing an iPhone factory reset without passcode, Tenorshare 4uKey iPhone password unlocker tool can also help you with the following:

* Remove Face recognition ID, and Touch ID from iOS devices.

* Remove 4 and 6-digit passcodes and lock screen within a short time.

* Remove the MDM profile and MDM screen and unlock iPhone without requiring iTunes or iCloud backup.

* It supports the current iOS 16 devices and iPhone 14 models.

https://www.tenorshare.com/products/4ukey-unlocker.html

https://www.tenorshare.com/iphone-tips/how-to-factory-reset-iphone-without-passcode.html

https://startup.info/how-to-factory-reset-iphone14-without-apple-id-password-solved/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rRtHX7nrHU

https://youtu.be/sBvSmMC1UY4

About Tenorshare:

Tenorshare, a trustworthy smartphone solution provider, has won many awards for providing practical solutions with technical support to millions of users worldwide. Tenorshare 4uKey is a prime example. Although performing a factory reset on your iPhone is impossible if you remember its passcode, you can do an iPhone factory reset without passcode or iTunes with Tenorshare 4uKey.

More information: https://www.tenorshare.com/

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How do I factory reset my iPhone without passcode? Many iPhone users ask this common question when they have to factory reset their phone and don't remember its password. Luckily there is a way out of this predicament with an iPhone password unlocker solution, called Tenorshare 4uKey. Curious to know when and how Tenorshare 4uKey can iPhone factory reset without passcode? Let's find out.

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

EaseText launched Audio to Text Converter to easily transcribe audio to text offline on PC

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- It is with great enthusiasm that EaseText, the world-leading creativity software company, announces the launch of EaseText Audio to Text Converter, the latest iteration of their award-winning speech to text transcription software. With EaseText Audio to Text Converter, users can convert and transcribe audio to text offline on computer with ease.

EaseText Audio to Text Converter is an offline AI-based automatic audio transcription software. It uses artificial intelligence technology to transcribe & convert audio to text in real-time. The transcription can run offline on your computer to keep your data safe and secure. It supports a wide range of languages and offers a range of customization features, including the ability to transcribe multiple speakers and generate summaries of meetings and conversations.

"Unlike using other online transcription software, users need to upload the audio file to a web server in order to transcribe the audio to text," said Vincent Song, the CEO of EaseText. "Our Audio to Text Converter is an offline tool that provides high quality and accuracy.

The whole converting process is done locally on the computer even without internet. This will keep the private data protected and secure."

Step-by-step tutorial: https://www.easetext.com/tutorial/how-to-transcribe-audio-to-text-freely.html

OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE:

1 -- Convert audio file to text in high quality

EaseText Audio to Text Converter can convert audio to text very fast, with high quality and high accuracy. Bath file converting is also supported.

2 -- Transcribe speech to text in real time

EaseText Audio to Text Converter is a renowned automatic transcription tool that uses artificial intelligence technology to transcribe audio to text in real-time.

3 -- Record Meeting and take notes smoothly

With EaseText, users can easily record meeting & take notes from Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Cisco Webex, etc. It is a highly efficient tool both in terms of time and cost.

4 -- Support saving text transcript as PDF, HTML, TXT and WORD

After converted & transcribed audio to text, users can export and save the content as a document file such as PDF, HTML, TXT or Microsoft Word.

5 -- Support 24 languages including English, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Chinese, etc

Price and Availability:

For personal 1 computer usage, it is available at $2.95 /month. You also can buy the Family edition that $4.95 /month for 3 computers.

Learn More:

https://www.easetext.com/tutorial/how-to-transcribe-audio-to-text-freely.html

About EaseText:

EaseText Software is a leading software development company providing data management software solutions. Founded in 2012, EaseText has been an award-winning developer, especially in the image, audio, video, PDF and text converting field.

More information: https://www.easetext.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/easetext

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ease_text

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@easetext

It is with great enthusiasm that EaseText, the world-leading creativity software company, announces the launch of EaseText Audio to Text Converter, the latest iteration of their award-winning speech to text transcription software. With EaseText Audio to Text Converter, users can convert and transcribe audio to text offline on computer with ease.

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

Legacy Launch Pad Podcast Changes Podcast Name to ‘On Good Authority’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced today that it is updating its publishing podcast name to "On Good Authority: Publishing the Book that Will Build Your Business." The podcast, which has been named one of the best publishing podcasts by LA Weekly, Feedburner and Kindlepreneur, among others, has long been hosted by Launch Pad founder and New York Times bestselling author Anna David.

The name change is a result of David's continued effort to differentiate the podcast from other publishing podcasts. "There are shows about how to write a book and others about how to publish a book," she says. "While my show delves into both, its primary purpose is to teach listeners how to build authority from a book."

"On Good Authority" is, per Listen Notes, in the top 1% of successful podcasts. It features solo episodes as well as interviews with top entrepreneurs and bestselling authors. Guests have included "48 Laws of Power" author Robert Greene, "Never Split the Differenc" author Chris Voss and an array of other New York Times bestselling authors, including Lori Gottlieb, Annabelle Gurwitch, Gigi Levangie and Adam Carolla.

The show is "always giving you the best guests, content and insight," raves LA Weekly. "From NFTs to selling your book to Hollywood, you'll learn from the best on how to use your book to bolster your career and passion."

"On Good Authority" has over 300 four and five-star ratings on Itunes and has reached over a million downloads. David, who has appeared on "Today," "Good Morning America" and "The Talk," among other outlets, is wrapping up a book based on her podcast interviews, scheduled to be released in April, 2023.

About Legacy Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company for entrepreneurs building their authority through books, Legacy Launch Pad has released over 40 books on topics as varied as real estate, franchises, entertainment and business leadership, many of which have become Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellers.

Find more information at: https://www.legacylaunchpadpub.com/podcast/.

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing announced today that it is updating its publishing podcast name to "On Good Authority: Publishing the Book that Will Build Your Business." The podcast, which has been named one of the best publishing podcasts by LA Weekly, Feedburner and Kindlepreneur, among others, has long been hosted by Launch Pad founder and New York Times bestselling author Anna David.

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

PCDA Partners with Sports Connect to Transform The Modern Athlete Journey

ANDOVER, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA), the first network of post-high school inter-connected soccer academies in the United States, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to further advance their mission of bridging the gap between youth soccer and the next level.

Sports Connect's partnership with PCDA furthers the company's mission of powering the entire athlete journey. PCDA provides a route for all levels of advancement, ranging from collegiate soccer to the professional level. The technology solutions provided through this partnership make it easy for athletes, coaches, and families throughout their soccer journey.

"We are very excited to secure a partnership with Stack Sports in order to provide our members access to innovative registration technology and a seamless sign-up and application experience," said Ryan Hodgson, Chief Executive Officer of the PCDA. "With the Sports Connect platform as the official registration partner of PCDA, we know we have secured a partner who is best positioned to advance our mission."

As an official partner of the Pre-College Development Academy, Sports Connect will serve as the participation growth platform for the academy.

"We are proud to partner with the Pre-College Development Academy to provide more opportunities for youth soccer players along their journey and ultimately continue to grow participation in the sport," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "The PCDA helps inspire its members to achieve their full athletic potential, and Sports Connect is beyond honored to be an integral partner of their mission."

Sports Connect will provide a seamless player registration experience and PCDA will have access to a full suite of features, including industry-leading growth insights tools, Mobile-First Registration, administrator dashboards, secure online payment processing, and much more.

PCDA has long-term goals to continue to expand and serve its membership over the next few years and believes that Sports Connect is the conduit to help prime this advancement.

If your player is ready to take advantage of the benefits of this new exclusive partnership, fill out an application form at https://www.precollegeda.com/.

About the Pre-College Development Academy

Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Andover, Minnesota, the Pre College Development Academy is the first network of post-high school inter-connected soccer academies in the United States. Their goal is to bridge the gap between youth soccer and an athlete's "next level" while preserving eligibility. Whether an athlete has aspirations of playing college soccer in the USA, academy soccer overseas, or pursuing a professional career, the Pre College Development Academy serves to continue a soccer player's development until they are ready for the next step in their journey.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

The Pre-College Development Academy (PCDA), the first network of post-high school inter-connected soccer academies in the United States, has announced a new multi-year partnership with Sports Connect, powered by Stack Sports, to further advance their mission of bridging the gap between youth soccer and the next level.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

HitPaw Photo Enhancer V2.0.2 released, offering great update for improved efficiency and optimized functions

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw has newly released HitPaw Photo Enhancer V2.0.2 with the improved with processing efficiency more accurate processing time. HitPaw provides lossless enhancement while you're able to keep your photo's information such as photo shooting location, exposure and so on. And there's more features of batch enhancing and notification has been optimized.

LET'S CHECK OUT THE NEW FEATURES:

* Improved Enhancing Efficiency and Estimated Time

Efficiency comes first for the batching enhancing work, and HitPaw keeps training our AI to be more accurate and fast. In this update, HitPaw Photo Enhancer now increase the image processing efficiency when scanning and provides more specific processing time for you.

* Optimized Batch Enhancing Option

Batch enhancing function now becomes more powerful and intellectual. The AI model and photo size you set would be automatically applied to all photos uploaded. What's more, you can freely preview the batch enhanced image in full size perfectly inside the software.

* Keep The EXIF Data If You Need

HitPaw Photo Enhancer will provide a option for you whether to remain EXIF data, the the original information of photos. The EXIF Information includes figures such as exposure, ISO, shutter, GPS locations, and so on.

* Better Notification for User Interaction

Sometimes you might forget to select the AI model when you're about to making your photo clear or your destination disk is out of memory. HitPaw now has better notifications to avoid such needless waiting to save your time.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Photo Enhancer is now compatible with Win 11/10/8/7 and macOS 10.15 and above. The pricing starts from $17.99 USD for a month plan.

For more price checking and information, you can visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-photo-enhancer.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing meme-making, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html and https://www.hitpaw.com/

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HitPaw has newly released HitPaw Photo Enhancer V2.0.2 with the improved with processing efficiency more accurate processing time. HitPaw provides lossless enhancement while you're able to keep your photo's information such as photo shooting location, exposure and so on. And there's more features of batch enhancing and notification has been optimized.

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The SHE LAB™ announces the launch of Insight Salons – a new and faster way for brands to unearth actionable insights from women consumers to global brands

MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Insight Salons offer a new way for brands to gain insights quickly from women consumers. The SHE LAB has curated a proprietary panel of women representing a myriad of voices and points of view across the U.S., and is making them available to brands and insight managers in bi-weekly showcases, called Insight Salons.

The company is adding 100+ women per week in the U.S. and plans to recruit women in Europe and South America in the latter half of 2023. Panelists are recruited through the founders' personal networks and are invited because of their Influencer status and desire for deeper connection with brands and companies.

You won't find these extraordinary women in any other traditional research panels.

Weekly Insight Salons will feature panelists that have been hand-picked to discuss specific topics. All sessions will be conducted online and are designed and moderated by RIVA-trained moderators. Observers are monitored for questions, probes, and follow-ups throughout each session. Observers receive an Action Brief after each session and panelists will be available for follow-up IDIs, ethnographies and custom focus groups should a brand want to hear more.

"We wanted to make it easy for brands to hear what women are talking about on an on-going basis, and to create stronger connections and advocacy between brands and their customers," says Stacy Graiko,co-Founder at The She Lab. "Our women panelists want to collaborate with brands and companies because they believe they can help them be better. These women have something to say and an impact to make, and we want to connect them to brands that are equally optimistic about creating change."

"Women's voices matter and we get to facilitate deep and raw discussions to elevate their voices into actionable insights for brands," says Faith James, co-Founder at The She Lab. "Women are having these conversations constantly in their own circles, around their kitchen tables, at work and over drinks. Through the She Lab, we're creating opportunities for brands to engage with those conversations when they need it, without having to commission traditional research studies. This means virtually any brand with any budget level can access qualitative insight when they need it."

Clients can choose to attend the Insight Salons as a silent observer, or submit questions that are specific to their category and brand and hear the panelists discuss them. Fees range from $297 for observing to $1,000+ to hear panelists discuss unique brand questions per session, and the bi-weekly schedule includes sessions with Gen X, Gen Y (Millennials), Gen Z, Boomers and Parents.

The Insight Salons launch January 2023 and brands are invited to experience the inaugural salons on January 10th and 11th, at no cost.

For more information on THE SHE LAB AND The Insight Salons, visit https://shelab.xyz/.

Follow SHE LAB on Twitter and IG: @shelabxyz

About The SHE LAB:

The SHE LAB is a qualitative market research firm founded by former advertising executives Faith James and Stacy Graiko, co-authors of the book, "Ladies Power Up Your Brand."

Insight Salons offer a new way for brands to gain insights quickly from women consumers. The SHE LAB has curated a proprietary panel of women representing a myriad of voices and points of view across the U.S., and is making them available to brands and insight managers in bi-weekly showcases, called Insight Salons.

Related link: https://shelab.xyz/

HitPaw Announces Release of HitPaw PicCutout App V1.0.0 for iOS to Auto Remove and Change Background Precisely

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- HitPaw has newly released HitPaw PicCutout App for iOS V1.0.0 which can precisely and easily remove background from image, change background and resize image for E-commerce, social media, or other use with massive background templates. Please don't hesitate to personalize your images with HitPaw PicCutout APP.

LET'S DIVE INTO THE FEATURES OF THE APPLICATION:

* Automatically Cutout Anything from Image

HitPaw PicCutout can easily cutout products, people, animals, cars, real estate and more from image automatically, without any photo editing skills. Thus, it's a useful App for your profile avatars, social media, podcast covers, perfect for product photography and e-commerce.

* Provide Massive Free-to-Use Background Templates

It also provides tons of built-in background templates for minimal shops, profile pictures, social networks, magazines, etc. Guess what? All templates are free to use! Besides, more templates keep updating, so stay with HitPaw PicCutout, and you'll discover more.

* Powerful Background Eraser and Restorer

We provide Erase Background and Restore Background features for you to perfect your image after background removal. These are manual tools, so you can edit your image in your way.

* Easily Change Background Color with the Color Picker

With the powerful color picker, in case you want to make ID photos, passport photos or others, you can quickly change the background color into any color you want.

* One-click to Resize Image for Various Platforms

Numerous customized size templates according to specific platforms are also available. Just one click to get different sizes of images for easy sharing.

Compatibility and Price:

Compatibility: HitPaw PicCutout App is compatible with iOS now.

Price: Free

For more information checking, you can visit: https://apps.apple.com/cn/app/piccutout/id1661086790

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing meme-making, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html and https://www.hitpaw.com/.

Our Social Media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQwRggaotgiMcPbiCOsJeBA

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hitpawofficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hitpawofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hitpawofficial/

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HitPaw has newly released HitPaw PicCutout App for iOS V1.0.0 which can precisely and easily remove background from image, change background and resize image for E-commerce, social media, or other use with massive background templates. Please don't hesitate to personalize your images with HitPaw PicCutout APP.

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

HitPaw Video Converter V2.7.0 Major Update includes AI Noise Remover and Blu-ray DVD Converter

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the last version of HitPaw Video Converter, AI has helped a lot of users to remove the vocals from songs. For HitPaw Video Converter V2.7.0, AI Noise Remover aims to enhance the experience of recording video and audio by automatically removing background noise. HitPaw Video Converter supports converting Blu-ray DVDs now.

Highlight features of HitPaw Video Converter V2.7.0:

* AI Noise Remover

Noise Remover can easily remove the background sound of videos, such as static, echo, and wind noise. Import recording files and AI will automatically remove background noise from video and audio so that they may be used in higher-quality ways.

* Blue-Ray DVD Converter

HitPaw Video Converter supports Blu-Ray DVDs now. Usually, the Blue-Ray DVD needs Blue-Ray Player to watch and also has restrictions between different areas. You can convert DVDs to MP4, MOV, RMVB, and WMV without losing any quality so that Blue-Ray Player is no longer needed and you can play the video in different areas.

OTHER OPTIMIZED FEATURES:

* Video Player Supports Screenshot: By using HitPaw Video Player, you can capture screenshots of videos.

* Improve the User Interface and Interaction: With the redesigned User Interface, it becomes easier for users to use HitPaw Video Converter.

* Optimize Intel GPU Acceleration: HitPaw Video Converter supports Intel graphics cards with full-process acceleration, which boosts the conversion speed by 2 times faster.

* Support time input in video cropping: For precise video editing, users can locate the target timeline by inputting the time.

Compatibility and Price:

HitPaw Video Converter is now compatible with Windows including Win11/10/8/7 and Mac OS Monterey. Its pricing starts from $19.95 per month, $39.95 per year, and $79.95 for the lifetime.

For more information checking, you can visit: https://www.hitpaw.com/purchase/buy-hitpaw-video-converter.html

About HitPaw:

HitPaw is an emerging software company specialized in files compressing, video editing, screen recording, watermark removing, image editing, photo enhancing, etc. We help users turn their inspiration into reality so that we can generate more ideas to make the world be full of more creativity.

To know more, you may visit https://www.hitpaw.com/about.html

Our Social Media

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In the last version of HitPaw Video Converter, AI has helped a lot of users to remove the vocals from songs. For HitPaw Video Converter V2.7.0, AI Noise Remover aims to enhance the experience of recording video and audio by automatically removing background noise. HitPaw Video Converter supports converting Blu-ray DVDs now.

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

Retail Kiosk and Digital Signage News from the Kiosk Industry Group Jan. 2023

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

News From Across Self-Service

* Airport Digital Displays and DVLEDs

* POS Order Terminals and McDonald's Style Pedestal Kiosks

* POS Terminal & Kiosks New Member POSBANK

* NRF 2023 - Come See us in 1602

* Kiosk Mode - What is Windows Kiosk Mode

* POS Order Touch

* Media Kiosk Writeups - Mondelez and NRN

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks Video - Double Screen - In the Wild

* NRF 2023 KMA - Samsung, Pyramid, KioWare, Vispero,& Olea.

* Grocery Self-Checkout & Disabled Shoppers - Food Institute

* No-Code Development Platform Intuiface Supports Raspberry Pi

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/news-posts/

AVIXA Writeups

* NASA uses digital signage to speed up ticketing

* MSP Airport DVLEDs + 900 screen Project

* PDF - 2022 Drive Thru Study Report

* PDF Report - 2022 State of Restaurant Industry

* PDF - 7-Eleven Digital Signs

* Mexico Amusement Park Digital Signage Case Study

* Customer Self Order & Digital Messaging

* Wayfinding in Walmart

Learn more: https://xchange.avixa.org/users/kiosk-manufacturer-association/content

Videos

* Samsung Kiosk

* Automated Self-Return Retail Kiosks

* Digital Menu Boards Samsung

* NASA Ticketing Kiosks

* Taco Bell NY Cantina

* McDonald's Latest Concept for Automated

Insights

Interesting to see DVLED news in Minneapolis. The genesis of their solution was cloned in part by earlier solution deployed by Minnesota Twins. Extended writeup with pics supplied by the airport authority.

We've added POS aka Point of Sale as one of our main content threads for 2023.

Also, we have updated Market Research with new numbers for the industry along with restaurant statistics. We also take our shot at 2023 predictions.

For more information contact info@kioskindustry.org or visit https://kioskindustry.org/. Since 1996 for 27 years.

For all verticals visit The Industry Group.at: https://industrygroup.org/

Thanks to the companies whose support makes this possible.

Kiosk Association News - Kiosks & Digital Signage in Retail: Next week is NRF in New York and we are in our usual location at entrance to lower level in #1602. We'll have 4 demos available at our booth. Other booths to visit include KIOSK (5502), Pyramid (3482), Storm Interface (1707), ImageHolders (4266), Insight Touch (1327), POSBANK (5649), Samsung (3657), Ingenico (3738), Elo (5803), Esper (855) and Star Micronics (5449).

Related link: https://kioskindustry.org/

iToolab WatsGo V7.0.0 Released! You Can Download and Transfer WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone/Android Now

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- iToolab Co Ltd (iToolab) is an innovative high-tech company to help users to solve smartphone issues. As iTooolab WatsGo has debuted for months, which has been trusted by millions of users around the world. Now, the new version V7.0.0 of iToolab WatsGo enables users to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone using Google Drive. This is undoubtedly a big leap for WhatsApp data transfer. And this will motivate excitedly most of iToolab users.

"The majority of our users feedback that they want to move what has been backed up on Google Drive, especially WhatsApp. Now, we make it true. They can download WhatsApp backup and transfer to iPhone or Android, just select what they want to restore," said Mia Garcia, CEO at iToolab.

KEY FEATURES OF ITOOLAB WATSGO V7.0.0:

Download WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to Computer

iToolab WatsGo won't let you take much time to accomplish the goal, just log into your Google account which has been backed up WhatsApp and download WhatsApp backup on Google Drive within minutes. This is definitely the easiest way to access WhatsApp backup in Google Drive.

100% secure and privacy kept, no record will be saved in iToolab WatsGo.

What's more, iToolab WatsGo will keep downloaded WhatsApp backup history and you can check them anytime if necessary. You can set a password for the Google Drive backup, and no one will access it.

Restore WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive to iPhone/Android

After you've downloaded WhatsApp Backup from Google Drive, you are free to restore WhatsApp backup to your iPhone or Android device. Connect your device to the computer, and then select the exact data type, follow the simple guide to transfer WhatsApp backup from Google Drive to iPhone, just as easy as A-B-C.

Learn more: https://itoolab.com/whatsapp-transfer-backup-restore/

PRICE:

1-Month Plan: $16.95

1-Year Plan: $29.95

Lifetime Plan: $39.95

More info: https://itoolab.com/buy/watsgo-for-windows/

Device Compatibility:

Windows: All systems running on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7

Android: Android 5.0-13: Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, LG, Google, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Lenovo, HTC, ASUS, ONEPLUS, Sony, Vivo, etc.

iOS: iOS 10-16: All iPhone models running on the selected iOS versions.

About iToolab:

iToolab is a Hong-Kong based and leading iOS and Android solution provider that's working with a vision to help smartphone users tackle different technical errors on their Devices. Over the years, the company has helped millions of users fix iOS issues and regain access to their iPhones and iPads. As of now, iToolab is serving in 130+ countries and has an extensive user base. The creative approach of developers is the primary reason behind the high success rate of all iToolab's products.

For more details, please visit:

Website: https://itoolab.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/itoolab

Twitter: https://twitter.com/IToolab

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itoolab

RELATED LINKS:

https://itoolab.com/whatsapp-tips/how-to-transfer-whatsapp-messages-from-android-to-iphone-using-google-drive/

https://itoolab.com/whatsapp-tips/can-i-download-whatsapp-backup-from-google-drive/

iToolab Co Ltd (iToolab) is an innovative high-tech company to help users to solve smartphone issues. As iTooolab WatsGo has debuted for months, which has been trusted by millions of users around the world. Now, the new version V7.0.0 of iToolab WatsGo enables users to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone using Google Drive. This is undoubtedly a big leap for WhatsApp data transfer. And this will motivate excitedly most of iToolab users.

Related link: https://itoolab.com/

Strategic Benefits Advisors offers guidance for plan sponsors as they seek to comply with landmark SECURE 2.0 retirement legislation

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) issued a statement today outlining provisions of the newly enacted SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) that are likely to affect most medium to large retirement plan sponsors.

"Employers are still getting their arms around the scope of change represented by SECURE 2.0," said SBA Principal Andy Adams. "We've created an outline that trims the Senate Finance Committee summary down to those provisions most relevant to defined contribution plans without taking all the meat off the bones. Our goal is to give plan sponsors an approachable entry point for understanding where the rubber meets the road."

Hailed as landmark retirement reform, SECURE 2.0 builds on the SECURE Act of 2019 to enhance the long-term financial security of millions of Americans by providing wider access to retirement savings. President Biden signed SECURE 2.0 into law on December 29, 2022, as part of a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill that also includes funds for national defense, medical research, safety, veteran health care and disaster recovery.

While most provisions within the 358-page SECURE 2.0 package apply to plan years beginning January 1, 2024, or later, certain provisions apply for the 2023 plan year. According to Adams and fellow SBA Principal Lynn Bullard, SECURE 2.0 provisions that will affect a majority of large and mid-sized defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors can be summarized as follows.

Mandatory changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules:

* Effective December 29, 2022, expands the amount that can be excluded from RMD rules if used to purchase qualified longevity annuity contracts.

* Effective January 1, 2023, raises the RMD age (the age at which participants must begin withdrawing from their retirement accounts) from 72 to 73, with a subsequent increase to 75 effective January 1, 2033.

* Effective January 1, 2023, reduces the individual tax penalty for failure to take the RMD.

* Effective January 1, 2023, provides more flexibility in the allowable timing, amounts and features of life annuities to satisfy RMD requirements by removing an existing actuarial test.

* Effective January 1, 2024, allows the surviving spouse of a participant who dies before commencing RMDs to elect to be treated as the employee for RMD purposes.

* Effective January 1, 2024, eliminates RMD requirements on Roth accounts prior to a participant's death.

Other changes to retirement plan distributions:

* Effective for federally declared disasters occurring on or after January 26, 2021, provides permanent rules related to the permitted use of retirement funds by affected individuals including penalty-free withdrawals of up to $22,000, taxation over three years, repayment provisions and special loan considerations.

* Effective December 29, 2022, eliminates the 10% early withdrawal penalty on distributions to terminally ill participants.

* Effective December 29, 2022, limits the repayment period for distributions taken for qualified birth or adoption expenses to three years.

* Effective January 1, 2023, permits employers to rely on employee self-certification of an event that constitutes a hardship.

* Effective January 1, 2024, eliminates the 10% early withdrawal penalty on amounts up to $1,000 in a year for personal or family emergencies. No other such emergency distribution may be made within three years unless the initial distribution is repaid.

* Effective January 1, 2024, creates a new, penalty-free withdrawal for victims of domestic abuse. Income taxes will be refunded to the participant for distributions repaid within three years.

* Effective January 1, 2024, increases the mandatory distribution cap to $7,000 (formerly $5,000).

* Effective December 29, 2025, permits distributions of up to $2,500 to pay for long-term care insurance premiums with no early withdrawal penalty.

Additional operational changes:

* Effective December 29, 2022, allows employers to give DC plan participants the option to receive employer matching contributions on a Roth (after-tax) basis.

* Effective January 1, 2023, allows employers to offer de minimis, immediate financial incentives (such as gift cards) to encourage employees to join retirement plans.

* Effective January 1, 2023, limits the types of plan disclosures required to those who have not elected to participate.

* Effective January 1, 2024, requires that all catch-up contributions to qualified retirement plans by highly paid participants be made on a Roth (after-tax) basis.

* Effective January 1, 2024, allows employers to offer individuals the option to pay down a student loan instead of contributing to a 401(k) plan and still receive an employer match in their retirement plan. Plan sponsors may conduct separate non-discrimination testing for these individuals.

* Effective January 1, 2024, allows plan sponsors to offer non-highly compensated employees an emergency savings account. Employers may auto-enroll employees at no more than 3% of compensation. Contributions are capped at $2,500, after which time contributions must be stopped or directed to an employee's Roth IRA until the balance falls below the cap.

* Effective January 1, 2024, modifies top-heavy testing so that a plan sponsor may test non-excludable and excludable employees separately.

* Effective December 29, 2023, allows plan providers to offer the ability to automatically deposit a participant's default IRA from a previous employer into a new employer's qualified plan.

* Instructs the Department of Labor to issue new guidance by December 29, 2024, on benchmarking target date funds against appropriate indices.

* Instructs the Department of Labor to create a central data repository (the 'Retirement Savings Lost and Found') by December 29, 2024, for participants to search for their plan administrator's contact information.

* Effective January 1, 2025, requires new 401(k) and 403(b) plans to automatically enroll employees unless they specifically opt out.

* Effective January 1, 2025, creates new, higher catch-up contribution limits for those ages 60 through 63 who participate in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

* Effective January 1, 2025, requires plan sponsors to allow part-time employees who work at least 500 hours a year for two consecutive years (not three years, as under current law) to participate in company 401(k) plans.

* Effective January 1, 2026, requires plan sponsors to provide participants with at least one paper account statement per year, unless the participant elects otherwise.

Updates to plan correction methods:

* Effective December 29, 2022, expands the IRS' Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS) by allowing more errors to be corrected through self-correction, extending applicability to inadvertent IRA errors and exempting certain RMD failures from excise taxes.

* Effective December 29, 2022, limits the degree to which plans may seek to recoup excess retirement plan payments from participants and gives plan sponsors the ability to choose not to recoup overpayments.

* Effective January 1, 2024, allows for correction of reasonable errors in administration of automatic enrollment and automatic escalation within 91/2 months after the end of the plan year in which the mistakes occurred (alleviating concern over the existing safe harbor correction method under EPCRS that expires December 31, 2023).

This list is not exhaustive. The full text of SECURE 2.0, including provisions that affect pension and cash-balance plans, may be found on pages 2046-2404 of the omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.

The Senate Financial Committee's 19-page summary of SECURE 2.0 may be found here (PDF): https://www.finance.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/Secure%202.0_Section%20by%20Section%20Summary%2012-19-22%20FINAL.pdf

"For retirement plan sponsors, the question is not whether SECURE 2.0 impacts them, it's which of the more than 90 provisions apply to them and when do they take effect," said Bullard. "Determining the portions of the law relevant to each plan's unique situation is the first step in building a comprehensive plan of action that will keep employers in compliance with minimal disruption to participants and administrative teams."

For help bringing your plan into compliance with SECURE 2.0, talk to your SBA consultant or email info@sba-inc.com to connect with SBA's experienced team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors:

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 1,000 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 25 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry.

For more information, visit https://www.sba-inc.com/.

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.sba-inc.com/new-bill-targets-employer-sponsored-retirement-plans/

https://www.napa-net.org/sites/napa-net.org/files/SECURE%20Act%202.0%20Final%20Text_122022.PDF

Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) issued a statement today outlining provisions of the newly enacted SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0) that are likely to affect most medium to large retirement plan sponsors.

Related link: https://www.sba-inc.com/

MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices: December 2022 Data

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for December 2022. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels. A broad-based view of the entire market provides a more accurate picture of mortgage originations versus indices that are influenced by mega lenders. The December MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices is broken out by transaction type: purchase, rate/term refinance, and cash out refinance.

December MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices show that year-over-year total lock volume (-67.5 percent) continues to drop, as expected, when compared to activity in 2021. Both the month-over-month rate/term refinance lock figure and purchase index decreased for the third consecutive month. Total mortgage rate locks by dollar volume decreased 19.8 percent month-over-month in December. Cash out refinances are down 23.5 percent month-over-month and from one year ago volume is down 90.0 percent, while rate/term refinance volume has dropped 93.3 percent from 2021. Please note that loan sizes were up more than 8 percent over the past year, with the average loan amount increasing from to $320k.

It is important to note that MCT's rate lock activity indices are based on actual dollar volume of locked loans, not number of applications. Especially in a tight purchase market, MCT believes its methodology (using actual loans locked vs. applications) is a more reliable metric. There is a higher likelihood of having multiple applications per funded loan, and prequals do not convert at as high of a rate in the current market as has historically been the case - especially when applications are counted at the early stage of entering a property address.

* INDEX VALUES TO END DECEMBER AS A PERCENTAGE BENCHMARKED TO THE START OF THE MONTH

Category | Month-Over-Month Index Value Change

Total: -19.81%

Purchase: -19.69%

Rate/Term Refinance: -17.01%

Cash Out Refinance: -23.46%

* INDEX VALUE CHANGE YEAR-OVER-YEAR

Category | Year-Over-Year Index Value Change

Total: -67.45%

Purchase: -50.10%

Rate/Term Refinance: -93.28%

Cash Out Refinance: -90.04%

MCT will be publishing the MCTlive! Mortgage Lock Volume Indices monthly, intending the data to serve as an enduring informational tool for industry participants, analysts, and watchers.

To find the December report, please visit: https://mct-trading.com/mctlive-lock-volume-indices-december-2022-data/

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's offerings include mortgage pipeline hedging, best execution loan sales, business intelligence and analytics, outsourced lock desk solutions, MSR valuation, hedging, and bulk sales, and the world's first, truly open marketplace for loan sales. MCT supports independent mortgage bankers, depositories, credit unions, warehouse lenders, and correspondent investors of all sizes within its award-winning digital platform, MCTlive!®. Headquartered in sunny San Diego, MCT also has offices in Healdsburg, CA, Philadelphia, PA and Texas.

For more information, visit https://mct-trading.com/.

Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the leader in capital markets software and services supporting more lenders with hedging and pipeline management solutions than any other single provider, is pleased to present the MCTlive! Lock Volume Indices for December 2022. MCT Data represents a balanced cross section of several hundred lenders among retail, correspondent, wholesale, and consumer direct channels.

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

Opticom Technologies celebrates 50 years of industrial video monitoring solutions

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Opticom Technologies, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, is celebrating 50 years in business. The company, founded in 1973, has evolved to continue offering innovative products as video monitoring technology has advanced.

"It's unique for a video monitoring company to have 50 years of history under its belt," said Opticom Global Sales Manager Heidi Schmidt. "We're honored to continue serving our industrial and commercial customers with the latest advances in video technology."

Opticom was founded by "Richard" David Boyd, a proponent of CCTV monitoring long before adoption ramped up after 9/11 and the security concerns the terrorist attacks brought forward. Boyd passed away in 2021, but his legacy continues.

With its rugged products, designed to withstand harsh environments, Opticom Tech best serves commercial and industrial companies like sawmills, mines, food processing plants, and other facilities with dust, vibration, moisture, and other elements not generally accommodating to video equipment.

"Our product development centers around designing products throughout the entire video monitoring system - cameras, mounts, monitors, connectors, and more - that can survive in tough environments," said Schmidt. "Our customers can't afford to stop production to troubleshoot or replace a video camera, so we build products that last; a fact reflective in our 50-year history."

Products of note developed by Opticom include its CC02 rugged industrial analog and TVI cameras, CC03 explosion-proof cameras, CC04 high-definition IP networking cameras, and VM-1 vibration shock mounts.

Opticom will be celebrating its 50th year throughout 2023 with customer acknowledgements, giveaways, and other announcements.

About Opticom Tech:

Founded in 1973, Opticom Technologies provides integrated video monitoring solutions for industrial applications, including sawmills, mines, food processing facilities, and more. Built to withstand harsh environments, Opticom's rugged cameras and equipment stand the test of time.

For more information, visit https://opticomtech.com/

Opticom Technologies, a leader in industrial video monitoring solutions, is celebrating 50 years in business. The company, founded in 1973, has evolved to continue offering innovative products as video monitoring technology has advanced.

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FormFree’s Brent Chandler named a 2023 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that its founder and CEO Brent Chandler was featured in National Mortgage Professional's list of 2023 Industry Titans. The inaugural Industry Titans awards program recognized 24 of the most notable leaders in mortgage lending.

Chandler was honored for his numerous achievements in the housing finance ecosystem, including being the first to bring electronic asset verification to mortgage lending with FormFree's pioneering product, AccountChek®. Using consumers' direct-source bank data, AccountChek combines verification of a loan applicant's assets, income, employment and rent payment history into one paperless step. It then automatically delivers findings to financial institutions in a single, underwriter-friendly report.

Chandler broke new ground again with the October 2022 release of FormFree's Residual Income Knowledge Index(tm) (RIKI(tm)). With rules-based alternative credit algorithms, RIKI measures consumers' ability to pay (ATP®) for a loan based on their monthly income and spending, opening the credit box for the 53 million American consumers without a credit score and 100 million renters who receive no credit for their monthly rent payments.

"For more than a decade, our incredible team at FormFree has focused on developing solutions to reduce long-standing biases in credit decisioning and help expand access to sustainable credit for historically underserved communities," said Chandler. "I'm humbled that this passion has earned me recognition among some of the most influential leaders in the mortgage industry."

The 2023 Industry Titans are featured in the January 2023 issue of National Mortgage Professional magazine. Winners' profiles can also be viewed online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/meet-nmp-2023-titans-industry.

About FormFree®

As the industry's go-to provider for direct-source VOA and VOI/E data, FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before. Our patented AccountChek® and Passport® products open doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®). We have completed over $4 trillion in loan verifications that help lenders lower operating costs while improving the borrower experience.

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree® today announced that its founder and CEO Brent Chandler was featured in National Mortgage Professional's list of 2023 Industry Titans. The inaugural Industry Titans awards program recognized 24 of the most notable leaders in mortgage lending.

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

Down Payment Resource’s Rob Chrane honored by National Mortgage Professional’s inaugural Industry Titans award program

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) selected its Founder and CEO Rob Chrane to its first cohort of Industry Titans honorees. The 2023 Industry Titans award program recognizes influential leaders that have made impactful contributions to the housing finance industry.

Chrane was honored for his work at DPR, a technology firm enabling the housing industry to connect homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs that make the wealth-building advantages of homeownership more accessible. Consumers and housing professionals query DPR's database to discover homebuyer assistance programs more than 200,000 times a day. To date, more than 9.3 million unique consumers and housing professionals have used DPR to find home financing assistance.

"By spreading awareness about financial programs designed to uplift homebuyers through my work at DPR, I have the opportunity to help the housing industry meet community needs and help community members build wealth through homeownership," said Chrane. "It is an honor to be recognized by NMP for following my passion for affordable lending programs, trends and strategies."

Over the last year, Chrane has greatly expanded DPR's ability to raise awareness about homebuyer assistance programs by partnering with numerous multiple listing service (MLS) providers and consumer home search sites Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com. He also oversees the development of DPR's Homeownership Program Index (HPI), a quarterly report that uncovers DPA trends by surveying the funding status, eligibility rules and benefits of all U.S. homebuyer assistance programs.

Read the full list of 2023 Industry Titans in the January issue of National Mortgage Professional, or online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/meet-nmp-2023-titans-industry.

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With toolsets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents.

For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) selected its Founder and CEO Rob Chrane to its first cohort of Industry Titans honorees. The 2023 Industry Titans award program recognizes influential leaders that have made impactful contributions to the housing finance industry.

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

ACES Quality Management’s Trevor Gauthier selected as a 2023 Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional Magazine

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that CEO Trevor Gauthier has been selected as an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. This award seeks to highlight the individuals that have dedicated their lives to the mortgage industry with confidence, compassion and pride.

"As always, I am humbled to receive this individual recognition, but any success I've achieved as head of ACES is a direct result of the talented group of people I'm surrounded by every day," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "My career in the financial services industry has been thrilling and most importantly, continues to teach me new things to this day. I'm thankful to have the opportunity to continuously learn from and share my experiences with those around me and have them share their experiences with me."

Under Gauthier's leadership, ACES has continued to advance QC automation and deliver mission-critical features and functionality through its flagship ACES Quality Management and Control® software platform. Additionally, Gauthier has ensured ACES maintains its commitment to providing free services to the industry through its ACES Compliance NewsHub, an online compliance news repository that has published over 800 articles and over 170 calendar items year-to-date and the quarterly Mortgage QC Trends Report. ACES has published over 5,032 changes and additions to their ACES Managed Questionnaires to ensure clients have the most up-to-date regulations.

Gauthier's full profile can be viewed in the January issue of NMP or visit: https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/meet-nmp-2023-titans-industry

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management 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:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

* 3 of the top 5 credit unions in the United States.

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.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that CEO Trevor Gauthier has been selected as an Industry Titan by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine. This award seeks to highlight the individuals that have dedicated their lives to the mortgage industry with confidence, compassion and pride.

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

Scientology Tools for Life Empower Leaders to Help Better Life for All

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa /ScoopCloud/ -- Hundreds of committed changemakers see this new year as a turning point for South Africa. Empowered through community and economic development workshops at Castle Kyalami, Scientology headquarters in the country, they know that as they return to their communities and implement what they have learned, the impact will continue to swell, as those they empower reach out to others with the Scientology Tools for Life.

A district manager of an educational support nonprofit believes everyone should study the Scientology Tools for Life courses. "They have taken my skillset to a whole new level," he says, "and I can't wait to impart this knowledge."

A department head of a secondary school says, "the knowledge from the Tools for Life courses really improved my communication skills and I am now comfortable in interacting with other people in my environment, especially talking to fellow educators and learners." In addition to the knowledge he gained, he felt "a unique sense of togetherness, a feeling of belonging to a wonderful group of profound people." This is echoed by an education specialist, who says "every new thing I learned from the Scientology Volunteer Ministers motivated me to bring change into my community."

"Because I am shy, I just feel they gave me that urge to want to do more," says a graduate who works for a sustainable agriculture nonprofit. She now feels more capable of accomplishing her goals. "I can organize, I can mobilize people, I can speak, I can be vocal."

"This is what I want to achieve," says a Gauteng University intern who was able to overcome certain fears that prevented him from being successful. He realized these truly are tools for life "because they equip you to be able to tackle any challenge and any obstacle that you are faced with."

Scientology Tools for Life were developed for the training of Scientology Volunteer Ministers, a religious social service created in the mid-1970s by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. The Volunteer Ministers are among the world's largest independent relief forces.

Mr. Hubbard described the Volunteer Minister as "a person who helps his fellow man on a volunteer basis by restoring purpose, 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."

Their motto is, no matter the circumstances, "Something can be done about it."

Castle Kyalami serves as a home for the community and a nexus for all who share the goal of bettering the lives of individuals and strengthening communities across the region, nation, and all of Africa. Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, dedicated Kyalami Castle on New Year's Day 2019, reaffirming the commitment of Mr. Hubbard that "from Southern Africa will spring the next great civilization on this planet."

For more information on the Scientology Volunteer Ministers of South Africa, visit the Scientology website.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientologynews.org/press-releases/

https://www.scientology.tv/films/scientology-principles/tools-for-life.html

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Hundreds of committed changemakers see this new year as a turning point for South Africa. Empowered through community and economic development workshops at Castle Kyalami, Scientology headquarters in the country, they know that as they return to their communities and implement what they have learned, the impact will continue to swell, as those they empower reach out to others with the Scientology Tools for Life.

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

iEmergent CEO Laird Nossuli honored in National Mortgage Professional’s 2023 Industry Titans awards program

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) has selected Laird Nossuli to its inaugural list of 2023 Industry Titans - a new award program honoring housing leaders who represent the mortgage industry with professionalism and pride.

NMP recognized Nossuli for her work developing iEmergent's market intelligence and forecasting technology, which helps lenders find untapped areas of mortgage opportunity in both existing and emerging markets. After taking over as CEO of iEmergent in 2014, Nossuli broke new ground with the development of Mortgage MarketSmart, the only solution specifically designed to help mortgage lenders locate, understand and meet the needs of racially and ethnically diverse markets.

A trusted voice in the mortgage technology landscape, Nossuli is also regularly invited to share her expertise on data intelligence, market forecasting and strategies for closing the racial and ethnic homeownership gap at industry conferences, webinars and affordable housing workgroups.

"I joined the mortgage industry because I was driven to help lenders better understand the barriers to homeownership that have disproportionately affected majority-minority and low-to-moderate income communities for decades," said Nossuli. "As a 2023 Industry Titan, I hope to inspire even more mortgage professionals to overcome these barriers and create accessible paths to homeownership with data-driven, community-focused tools and strategies."

The 2023 Industry Titans will be showcased in the January 2023 issue of National Mortgage Professional Magazine. The full list of honorees is also available online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/meet-nmp-2023-titans-industry.

About iEmergent

Founded in 2000, iEmergent provides mortgage lending forecasts and analytics to the lending, housing and real estate industries. The company offers an extensive variety of forecast and market intelligence products, including Mortgage MarketSmart, a visualization tool that helps lenders quantify how mortgage markets will change. For more information, visit https://www.iemergent.com/.

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that National Mortgage Professional (NMP) has selected Laird Nossuli to its inaugural list of 2023 Industry Titans - a new award program honoring housing leaders who represent the mortgage industry with professionalism and pride.

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

J.W. Heist Steakhouse Opens in Downtown Bozeman – Woodfire Cooking Wrapped in a Fine Dining Experience

BOZEMAN, Mont. /ScoopCloud/ -- The latest addition to the Montana culinary scene is J.W. Heist Steakhouse, an establishment that honors the West's ranching traditions; draws inspiration from classic American steakhouses; and produces plates with the highest level of culinary preparation. The vision for this upscale restaurant comes from a five-generation Montanan with homesteader roots; a seasoned restauranteur; a Bozeman-based, nationally-recognized interior designer; and a hospitality group consisting of executive chefs, restaurant consultants, art curators, and craftsmen. J.W. Heist opens its doors-a culmination of years of both big-picture planning and attention to detail.

J.W. Heist, a landmark Montana steakhouse. strives to fill a culinary gap since Boodles was destroyed by a natural gas explosion in 2009. Situated at 27 East Main St, J.W. Heist contributes to Bozeman's downtown vibe which attracts out-of-state visitors, fellow Montanans, and locals alike. On the exterior the clean, black façade with tasteful neon signage is both traditional and fresh - being as relevant in the 2020's as it could have been in the 1920's.

Brett Evje, one of the restaurant group's partners and chief executives, has a long history in Montana hospitality. He has been integral to the vision of Montana landmark establishments such as Stacey's in Gallatin Gateway, the Old Saloon in Emigrant, and Plonk in downtown Bozeman and Missoula. The namesake of this newest venture comes from Evje's family. The Heists homesteaded in the Cinnabar Basin, coincidentally about the same year as the fictional character John Dutton of "Yellowstone."

Behind the culinary and customer experience vision is Michael Ochsner, a seasoned restauranteur. As one would expect from a steakhouse, the menu features classic cocktails, prime beef, and an award-winning wine list. Adding to the high caliber fare are fresh seafood offerings and vegetables. The open-plan kitchen allows patrons to see the chefs at work over a woodfire and movable grill.

Ochsner says, "The customer experience begins on the street in the context of historic downtown Bozeman. As one enters the foyer, the vibe is both contemporary and traditional. The experience is not just visual, but also tactile with the feel of the leather furnishings, stone tables, and crisp linens. With a state-of-the-art woodfire grill and the high-quality beef that comes off it, the subtle smells in the space are notable. On top of that, we have a seasoned staff of restaurant professionals who are attentive without being stuffy."

The wood paneling, custom finishings, historical lighting, and fine art all contribute to an ambience that has both a classic American steakhouse feel as well as a Western welcome.

Starting from the entrance, the history and cultural iconography of Montana are referenced. The fine art is provided by Montana Trails Gallery and Tierney Fine Art and includes images of the North American fauna like bison and elk, scenes of frontiersmen exploring the wild, and paintings of cattle and cattlemen.

The restaurant's art is curated by and interiors designed by award-winning designer William Peace of Peace Design. Peace splits his time between Montana, Atlanta, and travel destinations world-wide. Since putting down roots in the West in the 1990's, Peace's imprint in the Rocky Mountain region has gained recognition for being both locally-influenced and globally-attuned. The design for J.W. Heist is just that - blending Montana authenticity with East Coast sophistication.

With attention to detail and a welcoming environment, J.W. Heist Steakhouse offers classic fare while paying homage to our namesake. Serving prime beef, fresh seafood, classic cocktails and an award-winning wine list, we are dedicated to making your experience memorable and of the highest caliber.

Learn more at: https://jwheist.com/

27 E Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715

IG: @jwheist

FB: @jwheiststeakhouse

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The latest addition to the Montana culinary scene is J.W. Heist Steakhouse, an establishment that honors the West's ranching traditions; draws inspiration from classic American steakhouses; and produces plates with the highest level of culinary preparation. The vision for this upscale restaurant comes from a five-generation Montanan with homesteader roots.

Related link: https://jwheist.com/

AIRBNBUST? Nope! Thousands are Busting Down Doors To Get To Stay At This One

ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- During what market analysts are calling the "AirBnBust," at least one savvy host has found a way to thrive. While thousands of AirBnB owners are bemoaning losses and contemplating selling off their properties, Orlando Area Luxury Rentals' "Great Escape Parkside" is already 86% sold out for 2023. In fact, this game-themed AirBnB now has a waiting list for June and July.

How is success possible in what analysts are predicting will be the worst year in history for many AirBnB hosts?

Owned by designer Andrew Greenstein, The Great Escape Parkside, which can sleep a whopping 54 guests (but regularly caters to groups of just 20-30 people), specializes in family reunions and corporate retreats. Greenstein's "game house" re-defines the "AirBnB" concept by providing not just a place to sleep but rather, an entire resort-like vacation "experience." The home's proud owner says many of his guests come to Central Florida just to experience this property and do nothing else locally during their visit.

The success of this 10 acre gated "game house" mansion has captured global media attention over the last few years. Its gigantic swimming complex includes the world's only billiard table pool (yes, a "pool pool"). A super fast waterslide plunges swimmers towards a mosaic "cue ball" while a theme park worthy lazy river wraps around the whole thing. Behind the swimming "pool pool" is a 12-foot tall inflatable "soccer dartboard." Next to that is "human whack-a-mole." Oh, and there's a one-half basketball court, inflatable soccer billiards, and a custom-designed gigantic "Never Be BOARD Game" out back too!

Inside, there's not one but two fully immersive escape room experiences themed around popular games like CLUE and RISK. The are multiple arcades and even a carnival midway "tent" area including a skeeball machine and a hammer strike. Not to be outdone, there's also an actual high-tech laser maze bedroom and, of course, a karaoke sound stage and a movie theater too.

Great Escape Parkside isn't Greenstein's only unique AirBnB style property. He owns 4 of these themed giants and helped design and list a 5th one. Each one's calendar is filling up quickly for 2023 despite analysts' gloom and doom reports about the impending "AirBnBUST."

But Greenstein says there's "more to his secret sauce" than just unique home concepts. "Part of it," he divulges is "just plain good old-fashioned customer service."

While AirBnB has is becoming sometimes known for impersonal hosts, unavailable property managers, and jacked up pricing, Greenstein prides himself on providing customers with what he calls a "6 star experience" from the moment they first contact his team through checkout and beyond. Their response time to any questions is lightning fast and extremely personable.

They go out of their way to make each family feel special and everyone in Greenstein's employ knows to "spare no expense" and "do whatever it takes" to keep guests not just happy but "blown away."

As a result, Greenstein has built up an enormous client database with tremendous goodwill and repeat business. "This," he says with the grin of a kid who just won their favorite board game, "is our security. THIS is what provides us with enough bookings in a 'down economy' to persevere. We have built our own audience and brand loyalty."

Indeed, the Great Escape Parkside has earned nearly 300,000 loyal Facebook followers while most AirBnB operators debate whether social media is "worth it." Essentially, it's an AirBnB that has transcended AirBnB.

Struggling with your rental during the "bust?" Greenstein's example proves that with the right attitude, there is hope.

See The Great Escape Parkside AirBnB here:

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/23428546

About Orlando Area Luxury Rentals:

Orlando Area Luxury Rentals LLC is a central Florida company offering unique mansions for rent on gated acreage. A unique brand of "themed home experience" combined with "6 star service" has helped OALR maintain a world class reputation for excellence among travellers. Learn more at: https://orlandoarealuxuryrentals.com/.

During what market analysts are calling the "AirBnBust," at least one savvy host has found a way to thrive. While thousands of AirBnB owners are bemoaning losses and contemplating selling off their properties, Orlando Area Luxury Rentals' "Great Escape Parkside" is already 86% sold out for 2023. In fact, this game-themed AirBnB now has a waiting list for June and July.

Related link: https://orlandoarealuxuryrentals.com/