Southwestern Investment Group Welcomes Gary Bonner as Chief Operating Officer

FRANKLIN, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced Gary Bonner has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As an industry professional and serial entrepreneur, Gary brings more than 30 years of experience growing companies and leading cross-functional teams.

"We're delighted to have Gary join us during this pivotal time of growth for the firm," said Jeff Dobyns, President of Southwestern Investment Group. "Gary's professionalism, deep insight, and track record of success speaks for itself. We're excited to have him on board to help us continue our mission and to help steer and execute our strategic vision."

"Gary is an innovative, experienced, and professional operations executive who brings a wealth of experience to this critical role," said Matt Brinker, Manager Partner with Merchant Investment Management, a minority investor in Southwestern Investment Group. "His clear vision and deep understanding of the industry is well suited to the firm, and we're very excited to have him on board."

Previously, Gary was a founder and Chief Operating Officer of Avalon Advisors, a Houston-based RIA founded in 2001, where he oversaw its growth in AUM from $450 million with 10 employees to $9 billion in AUM and 72 employees serving 550 client families. While at Avalon, he was responsible for all technology, cybersecurity, operational, and administrative areas and has extensive experience in both compliance and finance.

"I couldn't be more honored to join such an esteemed organization as Southwestern Investment Group, said Bonner. "Jeff and his leadership team have done an outstanding job growing the firm and keeping a laser focus on delivering exceptional client service. The firm's commitment to its people, clients, business partners, and the broader community is embedded in the culture and is what sets the firm apart."

Gary is an active board and committee member within the RIA community, contributing to industry-related articles and serving as a panelist at industry conferences. He has also served in voluntary leadership roles with two Houston-based charities focused on children. Gary received his BA in Economics with a minor in Finance from Texas A&M University.

Southwestern Investment Group is a family of advisors that takes an integrated approach to wealth management and believes in a purpose bigger than itself. The company's core values serve as further proof that success can be achieved by cultivating a culture of appreciation. For more information about Southwestern Investment Group, visit swinvestmentgroup.com or call 615-861-6100.

About Southwestern Investment Group:

As of 3/31/2022, Southwestern Investment Group was established in 2002 as an independent practice and manages more than $5.8 billion in client assets. The advisors at Southwestern Investment Group are registered representatives with Raymond James Financial Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, which allows them to have the support of a large company while offering the personalized services of a smaller organization. Southwestern Investment Group uses sensible, sound, and conservative investment strategies and holistic services to enhance and help preserve your wealth. For more information, visit https://www.swinvestmentgroup.com/.

About Raymond James Financial Services:

As of 3/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF), a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,500 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. Total client assets are $1.26 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.

Securities offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA / SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Southwestern Investment Advisory Services, Inc., an independent registered investment adviser. Southwestern Investment Group is not a registered broker-dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Representatives may not be registered to offer securities and advisory services in all states.

Southwestern Investment Group, an independent wealth management company, today announced Gary Bonner has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. As an industry professional and serial entrepreneur, Gary brings more than 30 years of experience growing companies and leading cross-functional teams.

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DocMagic’s Chief Compliance Officer, Gavin T. Ales, Receives 2022 Next Gen Leader Award

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Gavin T. Ales, its chief compliance officer, has been named a Next Gen Leader for 2022 by PROGRESS in Lending.

The Next Gen Leader award highlights rising visionaries and thought leaders that have been in the mortgage industry for 15 years or less. PROGRESS in Lending states that the winners encompass a wide range of mortgage professionals with diverse skill sets that have one commonality: helping their companies make a difference for the good of the industry. Winners of the award are creative, out-of-the-box thinkers who go beyond what's expected, are not afraid to step forward and blaze a new trail, and constantly offer bold new ideas.

Gavin is an expert in mortgage banking compliance, federal and state regulatory compliance, financial services law, real estate law, and consumer credit law, among other focuses. He has a rich background in the mortgage industry working on both the lender and vendor side of compliance. Gavin routinely collaborates with lenders, GSEs, investors, servicers, warehouse lenders, settlement provides, technology partners, and other relevant entities on industry compliance matters.

As chief compliance officer at DocMagic, Gavin oversees the company's compliance service to ensure that all of DocMagic's technology solutions are fully compliant with changing rules and regulations. He regularly spearheads large, high-impact compliance projects and has led clients as well as additional members of the mortgage supply chain through some of the most challenging compliance initiatives. Prior to DocMagic, Gavin spent seven years at Prospect Mortgage serving in multiple roles, climbing to the position of deputy chief compliance officer.

"I am honored to receive this recognition from PROGRESS in Lending, which is a reflection of not only my efforts, but also the hard work and dedication of my team to ensure that lenders utilizing DocMagic's robust solution suite are always compliant with regulatory requirements and guidelines," commented Ales. "At DocMagic, our focus on innovation and staying ahead of 'what's next,' enables our clients to proactively plan and gain peace of mind vs. merely react to the ever-evolving nature of regulatory change."

The complete list of Next Gen Leader winners for 2022 can be found on PROGRESS in Lending's website: https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2022-nextgen-leader-award-winners-are/

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and ensure data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy. For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document generation, regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that Gavin T. Ales, its chief compliance officer, has been named a Next Gen Leader for 2022 by PROGRESS in Lending.

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

Trion Properties Makes Largest Acquisition To Date With $108.75 Million Off-Market Acquisition In Highly Desirable Denver Submarket

EDGEWATER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Trion Properties, a multifamily investment sponsor and private equity real estate firm based in West Hollywood, California and Miami, Florida, has successfully completed the off-market acquisition of Terra Village, a 402-unit multifamily community in Edgewater, Colorado, a rapidly gentrifying urban submarket of Denver, for $108.75 million.

Terra Village, which Trion will be rebranding as Edge 26 at Sloan's Lake, is the firm's largest acquisition to date and fifth acquisition in Colorado, bringing their total multifamily portfolio in the state to more than 1,500 units.

"Through the unique opportunity to acquire this stand-out asset at an attractive basis and completing strategic upgrades, we will be able to unlock tremendous value potential," explains Max Sharkansky, Managing Partner at Trion Properties. "The Edge 26 community will meet an underserved need for quality apartment communities at an affordable price point relative to new construction in the area, especially as the wider metro area is projected to increase by another 700,000 residents by 2030, and reach nearly 4.1 million by 2040, according to projections by the state demographer."

David Moghavem, Director of Acquisitions at Trion Properties, adds: "By leveraging our strong broker relationships across Denver's middle and institutional markets, we were presented with a favorable off-market deal by Elliott Polanchyck at Unique Properties Brokerage. Steady collaboration and direct communication throughout the process allowed us to negotiate an effective deal ultimately resulting in a win-win for both parties."

The asset sits on nearly 16 acres of land, which is the largest site area of 10 multifamily properties comprised of more than 300 units in Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, and Sloan's Lake, positioning it as a rare low-density community within a high-density urban pocket, notes Moghavem.

"The urban environment in a suburban setting continues to flourish in this submarket, drawing a new resident demographic seeking an attractive alternative to downtown Denver," continues Moghavem. "Tucked between Sloan's Lake and Wheat Ridge, the area borders some of Denver's most popular dining neighborhoods with many restaurateurs looking westward for new locations, as well as longstanding establishments remaining in the mix."

Trion will implement its proven value-add strategy and renovate the property to meet the needs of the changing demographic and the heightened demand for quality in the area, according to Farhan Mahmood, Partner and Director of Acquisitions at Trion Properties.

"Previous ownership put a strong emphasis on curing deferred maintenance and transferred the property in excellent functioning condition," says Mahmood. "Prior maintenance items include complete re-piping of the two-pipe heating system, adding new mini split systems to all units, new landscaping, repaving asphalt, replacing windows, sliders, roofs, and renovating all the common area amenities. With less risk and overhead, we can now focus on strategically elevating the asset by fully rebranding the property, modernizing classic interiors and incorporating a complete tech package, implementing in-unit washers and dryers, and adding additional amenities such as a gym and outdoor fitness area, a dog park, and improving the overall curb appeal with new paint, signage, and landscaping."

Constructed in 1970, Terra Village is a three-story, 402-unit, garden style community comprised of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments, of which 66% are two- and three-bedroom units. Individual units offer residents private patios or balconies with open floorplans. The property has 23 buildings, built in two phases, with two and three-story walkups. Existing amenities include a pool, basketball court, playground, pet play area, courtyard, picnic area, and walking and biking trails.

The property's West Denver location of Edgewater offers residents ample employment opportunities and ease of transport. Only 10-minutes from downtown Denver, public transit options and Interstate 70 run through the heart of the submarket, connecting Interstate 25 and the rest of the Denver metropolitan area. Additionally, less than 1-mile to Sloan's Lake Park-which is considered Denver's second largest park and largest lake-residents can enjoy various athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, multi-use trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

Terra Village is located at 6201 W 26th Ave, Edgewater, Colorado.

About Trion Properties  

Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Trion Properties is a private equity real estate firm that invests in value-add multifamily throughout the west coast. Trion has completed more than $1.4 billion in transactions, with a portfolio of over $1 billion in assets, generating an average internal rate of return in excess of 30 percent. With its fully built-out operator platform, Trion has repositioned and stabilized undervalued assets, leveraging its expertise in real estate finance and renovation of multifamily properties to drive returns for its investors.  

Since its inception, Trion has acquired the fee interest-or in certain instances the debt secured by the fee interest-of over 4,460 multifamily units. To date, Trion has successfully repositioned and resold over 2,230 units and over 200,430 square feet of commercial real estate space.  

The principals of Trion Properties are Max Sharkansky and Mitch Paskover, two real estate professionals with over 30 years of combined experience in finance, acquisitions, management and redevelopment.

Additional information is available at: https://trionproperties.com/.  

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Trion Properties, a multifamily investment sponsor and private equity real estate firm based in West Hollywood, California and Miami, Florida, has successfully completed the off-market acquisition of Terra Village, a 402-unit multifamily community in Edgewater, Colorado, a rapidly gentrifying urban submarket of Denver, for $108.75 million.

Related link: https://trionproperties.com/

WIS ED Assists in Increasing the Cybersecurity Workforce by Delivering High Quality Cybersecurity Courses

BALTIMORE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- WIS ED LLC (WIS ED) has partnered with Tech Quest Apprenticeship, a national initiative led by Clark University's School of Professional Studies, to provide information technology (IT) and Cyber-related pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers through 2023.

Statement from Dr. Duane Wilson, CEO, WIS ED LLC:

"It is the primary goal of WIS ED to address the sizable shortage of professionals equipped to respond to cyber-threats. WIS ED is excited to partner with Clark University on their Tech Quest Apprenticeship program to help the nation step closer to a workforce that can handle cybersecurity threats wherever they may arise."

Statement from Dug Jones, Program Director, Tech Quest Apprenticeship:

"Apprenticeships are the perfect vehicle and WIS ED is the perfect partner to maximize this opportunity to help develop young people for careers in IT and Cybersecurity."

Background

Tech Quest Apprenticeship and WIS ED LLC partnered to maximize the impact of their grant funding from the Office of Apprenticeship within the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration.

According to the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE):

* There is an estimated global shortage of 3.12 million cyber professionals.

* 50% of surveyed, hiring managers state that applicants lack the qualifications needed to perform cyber jobs.

* As of April 2021, in the US, there are 464,420 total cybersecurity job openings and 956,341 total employed cybersecurity workforce.

It is due to this need that WIS ED was established: to address the digital skills, cyber training and education gap at all levels of education. An apprentice pipeline is a key part of the strategy to build this workforce, hence the partnership with Clark University's Tech Quest. Tech Quest assists individuals 17 years and older who are unemployed, underemployed or are incumbent workers needing new skills.

Together, WIS ED and Tech Quest are providing pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship program development and expansion assistance for the following profession: Cyber Security Analyst. To further their reach, WIS ED will also add job titles for Information Technology and Software Engineering to their apprenticeship program. Tech Quest's grant funding focuses on eight states: California, Florida, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon, and Texas. WIS ED's reach in Maryland and other states supports Tech Quest's efforts as well as assist with employment opportunities for the workers that reside in these communities.

ABOUT WIS ED LLC:

WIS ED LLC, established in 2020, is a for-profit organization located in Anne Arundel County, MD. WIS ED is a Cyber Training and Education Firm focusing on the delivery of advanced technical content in several areas to include: Blockchain Technology, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Computer Science, and Data Science. Through our education services, we have developed cyber focused curricula for secondary education students (specifically 11th and 12th graders), programs for postsecondary and graduate institutions and other courses for educational organizations.

Through our training services, we offer Cyber Training or simulations to educators, employees, or trainers in many industries to include Federal, Commercial, and Academia. The training we provide comes in the form of summer boot camps (for at-risk youth), certification training programs (for employees and career changers) and information sessions (for the general population). We have trained over 200 individuals since 2020. Our Maryland State approved Pre-apprenticeship/Apprenticeship program is another avenue to assist individuals who are seeking a career in cybersecurity. More Information: https://www.wiseducation.org/

ABOUT TECH QUEST APPRENTICESHIP:

Tech Quest Apprenticeship, funded by a $12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment, and Training Administration, provides business technology training nationwide for unemployed and underemployed individuals, and to those who seek to master relevant technology skills in an evolving workplace. Clark University is working with the Public Consulting Group (PCG) and a national consortium of workforce development boards to provide 4,000 pre-apprenticeships and 1,000 information technology (IT) and IT-related apprenticeships to thousands of individuals in eight states through 2023. More information: https://www.clarku.edu/schools/sps/programs/workforce-grants/

ABOUT CLARK UNIVERSITY:

Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university that prepares its students to meet tomorrow's most daunting challenges and embrace its greatest opportunities. Through 33 undergraduate majors, more than 30 advanced degree programs, and nationally recognized community partnerships, Clark fuses rigorous scholarship with authentic world and workplace experiences that empower our learning community to pursue lives and careers of meaning and consequence. Clark's academic departments and institutes develop solutions to complex global problems across the disciplines, and the University addresses the behavioral health of adolescents and young adults through the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise. More Information: https://www.clarku.edu/schools/sps/

LEARN MORE ABOUT WIS ED LLC AT: https://www.wiseducation.org/

WIS ED LLC (WIS ED) has partnered with Tech Quest Apprenticeship, a national initiative led by Clark University's School of Professional Studies, to provide information technology (IT) and Cyber-related pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships to unemployed, underemployed, and incumbent workers through 2023.

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

Gray Brothers Wildlife LLC Releases Bat Guide Providing Connecticut Homeowners with Knowledge to Identify Possible Bat Infestations

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Gray Brothers Wildlife LLC announced today they released a guide on their website that will help homeowners identify any signs of bat problems or infestations within a home. The guide is called: "How Do I Know If I Have Bats in My Home? 9 Signs You Might Have a Bat Problem."

"Bats are very quiet compared to most pests that can enter your home and because they are more likely to be active in the evening hours, you will have to go through our list to confirm any suspicions if you are sharing your home with bats," says Eric Gray, Owner, Gray Brothers Wildlife LLC.

Gray adds, "There are nine bat species native to Connecticut, including brown bats, the eastern red, silver-haired, and hoary bats. Bats in Connecticut tend to nest in trees but will often end up in sheds, gutters and attics."

Your Hearing Sounds from Your Attic and Walls

Mice and raccoons typically make a lot of noise inside walls and attics, but you can also hear when a bat is flying around inside. Bats that are stuck in an attic or wall can fly around at all hours of the day and night, even though they are nocturnal. Bats stuck in small spaces can make the noises sound louder. If bats happen to live in your attic, you may hear scratching along the walls as they move throughout the space.

It's important to listen for any noises from your attic, this could indicate a bat infestation or another wildlife problem.

Entry Points

Bats use the same one or two entry points to access your attic and this will most likely be found along near your roof. Wall vents, gable vents or loose eaves or siding can be entry points as well. Most of the time you will be able to see it from the exterior of your home. Bats tend to leave a greasy film close to the access point, especially on a lighter color siding.

Droppings

Bats that reside in an attic will often relieve themselves as they squeeze through the opening, this will look dark, spotted, oily or streaky. Look along your eaves and siding to any potential opening when walking around your home.

Visual confirmation

Bats are active in the evening and at night, the best time to confirm the presence of bats in your home is to see them leaving. If you notice an entry point or droppings, wait outside in the evening, and keep an eye out in that area. If you have a bat issue you will most likely see them entering and exiting at this time.

Feeding Roosts

Bats can have several roosts, which they typically use for sleeping and eating. These roosts can often be close together, especially in an attic. Feeding roosts are the easiest to spot as there will be droppings under these roosts as the bats will digest their meals.

Mating

Bat mating season starts in the summer and continues into the fall. This is the most active time of year for bats as they will become more active and fly together or in groups. During mating season, it is also possible to see bats out during the daytime.

Scratch Marks

Bats will leave scratch marks on the surfaces they perch to, which will become noticeable, especially on wood surfaces or drywall. This could also indicate another problem with mice or wildlife, it is important to have a professional check out if you find scratch marks.

Brown Stains on Your Ceiling

If you have many bats in your attic or they have resided for a long time, it is possible that bat urine and excrement can leak into the sheetrock, and you will start seeing brown stains on your ceiling that are similar to a water leak.

Strong Smell in Your Attic

If you are in your attic and notice a very strong ammonia smell, this could be caused by a buildup of bat urine and lack of ventilation. Even if the ammonia smell is subtle, it could indicate that a bat or other animal is urinating in your attic.

If You Have Found Bats in The Attic

Now that you have figured out what signs to look for, you know if you might have bats living in your home. If you do, you are probably wondering how you can get rid of them safely. Gray Brothers can inspect the area and determine if they can remove the animal. Some bat species are protected by the law in Connecticut, they cannot be killed if they are found in your home. Gray Brothers Wildlife are the bat professionals in Connecticut and will quickly and humanely remove any bats found in your home.

LEARN MORE: https://www.graybrotherswildlife.com/

Gray Brothers Wildlife LLC announced today they released a guide on their website that will help homeowners identify any signs of bat problems or infestations within a home. The guide is called: "How Do I Know If I Have Bats in My Home? 9 Signs You Might Have a Bat Problem."

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

Covenant Winery Summer Music Series Announces July Calendar Berkeley, CA Drinks District is Hopping

BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Covenant Winery Summer Music Series, which kicked off on Memorial Day weekend in Berkeley at their Sixth Street winery, continues through July with four concerts, July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022. Showcased at the winery's new outdoor tasting lounge, fans of wine and music can enjoy the vibe of the Berkeley Drinks District, while sipping a nice array of California and Israeli wines.

Covenant founding winemaker Jeff Morgan, who owns the winery with his wife and CEO Jodie, has a deep history with music as a performer, specifically as a saxophone player. After a formal education at the French National Music Conservatory in Nice, France Jeff became a co-band leader for the house band in Monte Carlo at Prince Rainier's Grand Casino in Monaco. He took a hiatus from playing music for the last 25 years, but during the recent Covid pandemic, he had some time on his hands and returned to his saxophone again.

Today, a year later, Jeff has regained his playing chops. His funk band, Free Run, will perform July 17 and 24 this month.

Other bands to be featured in the music series include: Dave Eagle's Brazilian Trio de D and the original rock band, Felsen, with all musicians hailing from the Bay Area.

For the complete Covenant Winery concert schedule, go to https://www.exploretock.com/covenant-wines/event/342902/summer-concert-series.

Performances take place between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets can be purchased in advance, and $20 will get you a glass of wine (choice of white, rose or red), light snacks and concert admission. Advance reservations can be made at wine@covenantwines.com.

Covenant Winery is located at 1102 Sixth St. in Berkeley, California.

LEARN MORE: https://covenantwines.com/

The Covenant Winery Summer Music Series, which kicked off on Memorial Day weekend in Berkeley at their Sixth Street winery, continues through July with four concerts, July 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2022. Showcased at the winery's new outdoor tasting lounge, fans of wine and music can enjoy the vibe of the Berkeley Drinks District, while sipping a nice array of California and Israeli wines.

Related link: https://covenantwines.com/

Effective Mind Mapping Note Taking with PDNob Mind Map

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Being a student isn't an easy road - sure, it's the easiest phase of your life but it comes with its own set of challenges. Ranging from never-ending assignments to exams and part-time hustles, there is so much a student has to manage. For this reason, smart studying is the ultimate solution and there is nothing better than taking notes to just revise and get done with exams. But hey, is making notes that easy? No! So, if you are a student and struggle with making notes, PDNob Mind Map is here to help!

The first step to honing the study skills is to opt for mind mapping note-taking because it forces you to pay heed to what the teacher is saying and helps you retain your focus in class. In simpler words, taking notes is a great way of learning and keeps you engaged throughout the process. In addition, it helps keep a record and regularly reviewing these notes can help you prepare for the exams pretty quickly.

However, is it efficient to just keep transcribing every word your professor says? It's a hard no!

The traditional way of linear note-taking is not only hard but it's extremely inefficient and actually disturbs the learning experience - it wouldn't be wrong to say that it becomes a chore! For this purpose, mind mapping note-taking is preferred as it helps branch out the information for better understanding.

Solving The Note-Taking Issues With PDNob Mind Map

It's safe to say that the mapping method of note-taking is new and not everyone knows about it. However, we are here to change this reality for you because we are going to talk about PDNob Mind Map. It's a tool designed for students and everyone else who has to process a lot of information. PDNob Mind Map helps make notes with the mind mapping technique.

The mind mapping note-taking technique helps students to take notes by using the most important information in the form of keywords and making connections with the ideas and facts on a visual screen. It helps in summarizing the information and keeping all the facts and details on one sheet. It not only reduces the labor that goes into making notes but it also improves the learning experience.

PDNob Mind Map is one of the best study tools that helps students make notes with the mind mapping technique, so you can put in the keywords and make connections for elaborations. Once you are done, just save them on the online dashboard or download them on the device to access them anytime you want. It's a fun and engaging way of learning, helps with the presentation, boosts the creativity, and on top of everything, it's flexible, so you can enjoy productivity.

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About PDNob Co., Ltd:

PDNob is a leading and professional software provider. We provide professional office softwares and aim to help users with high-productivity workflow.

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Being a student isn't an easy road - sure, it's the easiest phase of your life but it comes with its own set of challenges. Ranging from never-ending assignments to exams and part-time hustles, there is so much a student has to manage. So, if you are a student and struggle with making notes, PDNob Mind Map is here to help!

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Move For Hunger and Graebel Companies Renew their Partnership to Aid Food Insecure Communities

NEPTUNE CITY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Graebel Companies, Inc. a leading provider of global talent and workplace mobility solutions, have renewed their partnership to continue the fight against hunger in the United States.

Graebel joined Move For Hunger as a partner in 2016 and continues to be an active partner through events like the Move 2 Fight Hunger Challenge. Last fall this virtual activity challenge had more than 350 Graebel employees across 11 countries move a total of 11,000 miles through exercise which assisted in providing 47,000 meals to food banks and those facing hunger. Since this partnership began, Graebel has helped provide more than 100,000 meals to those in need. They also continue to be active in the Move For Hunger race team, turning their miles into meals to fight food insecurity.

"We are very pleased to continue our relationship with Move For Hunger," said Ben Ivory, senior vice president of Sustainability at Graebel, "We understand the urgent need to address food insecurity in many communities and thank Move for Hunger for their leadership in creating a meaningful difference for so many individuals in need."

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy and now has a network of over 1,100 moving companies, many of the world's leading relocation management companies, and more than 3,000 multi-family apartment communities. All of these organizations help in the fight to end hunger by collecting food items and delivering them to local food banks in the United States and Canada.

"Graebel Companies proves time and time again their dedication to fighting hunger," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger. "They continuously encourage their employees to get active in Move For Hunger initiatives, as well as sponsor those initiatives. Their support is so appreciated."

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at https://www.moveforhunger.org/

About Graebel Companies, Inc.:

Graebel Companies, Inc. is a leading provider of global talent and workplace mobility solutions for some of the world's largest and most recognized brands and their employees in 165 countries. Since its founding in 1950, Graebel has innovated and grown to deliver excellent relocation service and results for clients, all while remaining family-owned and focused on people-first mobility. With custom technology solutions, Graebel develops and implements mobility strategies that help companies attract and retain talent; respond faster to global market trends; maximize return on mobility programs; and create exceptional experiences that make global talent mobility more humane and as seamless as possible. As a full-service relocation management company (RMC), Graebel addresses every part of the mobility lifecycle for employers and employees, including services for departure and move management, destination, settling-in, and ongoing assignments. For more information, visit www.Graebel.com. Here's to the world ahead®️.

Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, and Graebel Companies, Inc. a leading provider of global talent and workplace mobility solutions, have renewed their partnership to continue the fight against hunger in the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Hero Homes Solutions acquires 98 homes in Lima, Ohio

The acquisition of the four single family homes marks the company's 98th home purchase in Lima Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Hero Homes Solutions LLC, one of the fastest-growing single family owner-operators in Ohio, announces it has acquired four additional single family rental homes in Lima Ohio and is under contract to purchase an additional 22 with options to purchase an additional 60.

This marks the company's 6th portfolio acquisition in Lima in the past 10 months bringing the total number of homes it owns in Lima to 98. The company also owns and operates 352 homes in Urbana, Dayton Toledo and Columbus.

For generations Lima has been one of Ohio's most respected communities and was at a time more populous than Columbus. Years of underinvestment have forced residents away from the city center to the suburbs where all new construction was developed. Like Columbus, Lima is currently experiencing a reinvestment in the city center where many residents are seeking quality affordable housing. Over the past 5 years Lima has seen the development and improvement of schools, and the expansion of new business. The town is currently thriving with a 3.4% unemployment rate, one of its lowest rates in decades.

"We are pleased to expand our presence in Lima," said Sayam Ibrahim, Chief Executive officer of Hero Homes Solutions LLC. "The community is in the ideal location for those looking to live in a small, up-and-coming city, job opportunities and plenty of shopping and dining just minutes away." The plans to spend over $1 million in improvements on all the homes it has purchased in Lima. To date it has already completed the renovation of 35 of the 98 homes. Renovations include landscaping, roofing, kitchen and bath upgrades as well as improving siding, insulation and more energy efficient HVAC systems.

About Hero Homes Solutions LLC:

Hero Homes Solutions, LLC was founded in 2011 by Sayam Ibrahim along with his brothers Amiel and Xavier Ibrahim. Since 2011, Hero Homes Solutions, LLC has purchased and renovated over 400 homes in Ohio with an emphasis on Columbus, Dayton, Lima and Urbana. Mr. Ibrahim's brother, Amiel, is a resident of Ohio and oversees all renovations and property management of its assets while Xavier is based out of Florida and runs acquisitions for the company. Hero Homes Solutions plans to buy 500 homes a year in Ohio and is joined by U.S and international investors including: Mr. Jack Afik, Anthony Pollak, Michael Salkind, Joe Lubeck and Schloss Bros. L.P.

LEARN MORE: https://www.herohomessolutions.com/

Hero Homes Solutions LLC, one of the fastest-growing single family owner-operators in Ohio, announces it has acquired four additional single family rental homes in Lima Ohio and is under contract to purchase an additional 22 with options to purchase an additional 60.

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

Kupros, Inc. Holds First Annual 3D Printing Embedded Circuit Design Competition

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. /ScoopCloud/ -- Consumer-grade 3D printers are capable of creating sophisticated embedded 3D printed electronic circuits. And, that's why Kupros, Inc. has decided to host its first competition - to showcase just that. Competition prizes will total $26,250.

Kupros, Inc., an early-stage startup that's disrupting the world of printed electronics and antennas, is excited to give people the opportunity to demonstrate their capability as well as that of the printers in this first annual competition.

The goal of the competition is to encourage innovators in the additive manufacturing community to explore and expand the capability for printing embedded electronic circuits, antenna and sensors using commercial-grade FFF/FDM 3D printers. Competition participants should be able to demonstrate functionality in their product design which will be observed and assessed via video.

"We will shortlist 10 entries and print them on our MAKERGEAR M3-ID dual head 3D printer using PLA and Cu-29 conductive filaments," Ian Ramsdell, CEO of Kupros, says. "Next, the final products will be demonstrated, and videos posted on our website for 3D-printing enthusiasts to vote for the winning submission."

Entries are due to Kupros by midnight on July 31, 2022. For an entry form and more information about the competition, visit: https://www.kuprosinc.com/Competition.

About Kupros, Inc.:

Kupros, Inc. is an "Innovation First" company that's committed to rapid and ongoing research and development. It specializes in creating exotic filaments to expand the capability of the additive manufacturing industry in the U.S.

Winner of the Radius Indiana and Crane IP Defense Innovation Pitch Competition, graduate of the NSIN Foundry, gBETA, and BunkerLabs business accelerator programs and licensed by the DoD Crane Naval Laboratory, the revolutionary Cu-29 conductive filament is 80 times more conductive than currently available options. Preliminary testing of Cu-29 has shown a resistivity of only 74.3 micro-ohms per centimeter, which is less than 3% different to bulk copper (99% pure). Currently available products have resistivity greater than 6,000 micro-ohms per centimeter.

Planned product releases for 2023 include a high conductivity variant of Cu-29, and aerospace and radiation hardened variants.

For more product information visit: https://www.kuprosinc.com/Products

Consumer-grade 3D printers are capable of creating sophisticated embedded 3D printed electronic circuits. And, that's why Kupros, Inc. has decided to host its first competition - to showcase just that. Competition prizes will total $26,250.

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

PitBullTax Software Integrates with Major Tech Companies to Further Dominate The IRS Tax Resolution Industry

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- PitBullTax Software, the Nation's Leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys has announced the release of Version 7.0. Version 7.0, a quantum leap in automation, integrates with other major high-tech platforms to provide its licensees with elevated efficiency and workflow to handle more cases and to adapt to the "new normal," a more virtual work environment.

Major tech enhancements now include seamless Zoom Meetings Integration, File Storage Synchronization with Dropbox, Google Drive and OneDrive, SMS text communications, and Outlook and Google Calendar synchronization. In addition, other new features are a state-of-the-art proprietary Notifications Dashboard and a new user-friendly interface.

In conjunction with creating a more advanced platform for the virtual and workplace environments, the release is also perfectly timed to the significant ramp up of IRS collection enforcement that delinquent taxpayers are now experiencing, the exact clients of PitBullTax's licensees.

Jaime S. Buchwald, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO explained, "Now with the dire aspects of the pandemic hopefully behind us, the IRS has dramatically increased its collection efforts. With approximately 50 million troubled taxpayers in the U.S. and approximately 15 million troubled taxpayers currently in the IRS collection division, the demand for IRS tax resolution services is at an all time high. With PitBullTax Software Version 7.0 our licensees stand ready to efficiently, profitably and successfully handle this major influx of new business."

"Our company has been at the forefront of the IRS tax resolution industry for over 12 years, with a team of software engineers, developers, tax resolution specialists, customer service representatives and security professionals who are keenly aware of the constantly changing landscape of technology advancements, professional workflow, and tax law procedures," stated Jose Alfaro, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer. "With our Version 7.0 enhancements and integrations our licensees will be able to continue to provide outstanding IRS tax resolution services."

To demonstrate the full impact of version 7.0, the company will be hosting webinars to introduce licensees and potential licensees to the new integrations and enhancements.

"Of course, we will also be doing deep dives into the software in our classes in PitBullTax Institute, our IRS and NASBA accredited educational division. Not only will attendees gain tremendous insights and value in learning how to incorporate these cutting-edge tools into their practices, but they will also receive continuing education credits," said Irina N. Bobrova, MST, EA and Chief Operating Officer.

ABOUT PITBULLTAX SOFTWARE:

PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely on their software to prepare their clients' IRS resolution cases and automate their IRS Tax Resolution practices. Innovation, efficiency and making its licensees more profitable are the cornerstones of the company's philosophy.

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

PitBullTax Software, the Nation's Leading IRS Tax Resolution Software for CPAs, EAs and Tax Attorneys has announced the release of Version 7.0. PitBullTax Software has licensees in all 50 states that rely on their software to prepare their clients' IRS resolution cases.

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

Click n’ Close Promotes Daniel Forshey and Sady Mauldin to C-Suite

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, is pleased to announce the company has promoted Daniel Forshey to Chief Operating Officer and Sady Mauldin to Chief Compliance Officer.

"With the change in company direction this year, we knew we needed an executive team that possessed the institutional knowledge and the industry expertise to help steward our transition," said Click n' Close Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Dan and Sady have been tremendous assets to our organization, making them the perfect choice to round out our C-suite as we enter our next chapter."

Mauldin is a seasoned attorney with more than 15 years of experience. She joined the organization in March 2021 as compliance counsel for the servicing division. As Chief Compliance Officer, Mauldin will manage compliance programs for all of Click n' Close's verticals. In addition, she will provide legal oversight of Click n' Close's regulatory compliance and quality control, internal audit, policies and procedures, change implementation, continuing education and vendor management.

Forshey holds more than 20 years of mortgage experience, with a background that includes retail and wholesale lending, secondary markets, collateral analysis and compliance. He joined the company in 2010 as a manager and direct endorsement underwriter, where he was responsible for managing processing, underwriting, sales and closing with a team of 18. As Chief Operating Officer, Forshey will be responsible for improving efficiency across Click n' Close's processes, products and systems to support the company's growth.

About Click 'n' Close, Inc.:

Click 'n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click 'n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click 'n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, Power Buyer bridge loan program, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click 'n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click 'n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

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

Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, is pleased to announce the company has promoted Daniel Forshey to Chief Operating Officer and Sady Mauldin to Chief Compliance Officer.

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

Scientology 4th of July Celebration Brings the Community Together with Family Fun

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- More than a thousand joined the Church of Scientology Los Angeles in East Hollywood for a 4th of July family festival filled with games and activities for the children.

It was a classic sun-filled Los Angeles day, perfect for celebrating the 4th of July on L. Ron Hubbard Way. The entire street was decorated in red, white and blue. And with so many games and activities to choose from, there was something to delight children of all ages throughout the afternoon.

Activities and games included bouncy houses, a water slide for the older kids and a splash pad for the toddlers. Youngsters competed in sack races, pie-eating contests and hula hoop competitions while others played basketball and Velcro archery.

The petting zoo, pony rides and treasure hunt were particularly popular. And for the artistically inclined, an arts and crafts booth was open all afternoon.

This was the latest of a series of events held by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles, each of them free of charge and organized for maximum fun for the entire family. Last month the community joined the Church in a Memorial Day celebration, and more holiday-themed programs are planned throughout the year.

For more information on the next community celebration, contact the Church of Scientology Los Angeles at (323) 953-3206 or visit their Facebook or Instagram.

The Church of Scientology Los Angeles is an Ideal Scientology Organization, configured to service Scientologists in their ascent to spiritual freedom and serve as a home for the entire community-a meeting ground of cooperative effort to uplift people of all denominations.

An episode of "Inside Scientology" featuring the Church of Scientology Los Angeles was part of the special when Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige launched the network in 2018. The network is available at DIRECTV channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, through mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

LEARN MORE:

https://www.scientology.tv/series/inside-scientology/inside-a-church.html

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

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VIDEO: https://youtu.be/emtjD_s6SHA

More than a thousand joined the Church of Scientology Los Angeles in East Hollywood for a 4th of July family festival filled with games and activities for the children.

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

‘Revenge Never Sleeps’ – Is Anyone Safe? Master Thriller Writer Releases Cat and Mouse Revenge Story

PERTH, Western Australia /ScoopCloud/ -- A psychologically complex villain faces off against a tenacious FBI agent in "Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" (ISBN: 978-0228879206; paper; Tellwell Talent), the latest globe-trotting thriller by author Dr. Monique Gliozzi.

Released in June 2022, "Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" tells the story of Larissa La Roche, heiress to a multimillion-dollar wine production empire in Napa County, who is led down a path of deception and destruction when her dormant, tragic past returns to haunt her. Taking the reader on a journey across the globe, the story also re-introduces fan-favorite character, Isabella Ashford, who is tasked with hunting down this unusual suspect, tenaciously venturing across the United States and into Europe to stop the dangerous sociopath in her tracks.

"I have been asked by my fans whether I would write another adventure involving Detective Isabella Ashford, who was the main protagonist of my very first book 'Foresight' and then its follow on, 'Hunted,'" said Gliozzi, when asked about her latest novel, "This time I felt like upgrading her status from a detective to FBI field agent. She is a lady with a strong sense of intuition and psychic abilities which has served her well so far."

With an abundance of 5-star reviews under her belt for not only "Foresight" and "Hunted," but also her standalone novels "Vestige," "Facets of the Past" and her collection of short stories, "Diversity," this latest story from Australia's most prominent up-and-coming thriller writer is set to hook fans from the first page.

DR. MONIQUE GLIOZZI works as a psychiatrist, clinical lecturer and pilot in Perth. "Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" is her sixth novel. To learn more about Monique, her novels, and the rave reviews they've received, visit https://moniquegliozzi.com/.

"Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" is now out through Tellwell Publishing (RRP $21.99) and available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indigo and more.

BOOK SUMMARY:

Author: Monique Gliozzi

Genre: FICTION / Thriller

Released: JUNE 2022

PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 978-0228879206

HARDCOVER ISBN-13: 978-0228879213

EBOOK ISBN-13: 978-0228879220

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

A psychologically complex villain faces off against a tenacious FBI agent in "Once is Never Enough: Revenge Never Sleeps" (ISBN: 978-0228879206; paper; Tellwell Talent), the latest globe-trotting thriller by author Dr. Monique Gliozzi.

Related link: https://moniquegliozzi.com/

ZKTeco USA collaborates with IMRON Corporation and Z9 Security to launch Atlas access control panels integrated with UnityIS software

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- ZKTeco USA announced today that IMRON Corporation has fully integrated its Atlas access control panels with the UnityIS software platform, certified as z9/op=n by Z9 Security. With this integration, UnityIS customers now have a vast portfolio of access control panels to choose from. Atlas panels are simple and easy to install, designed and engineered in the USA, NDAA compliant and available in 1, 2 and 4 door versions.

"ZKTeco USA appreciates the high value delivered to customers with Atlas panels in conjunction with industry-leading access control partners like IMRON Corporation and Z9 Security," said Manish Dalal, president and founder of ZKTeco USA.

"Atlas panels offer PoE, WiFi, and advanced access control, along with being OSDP Verified, to bring a fully secure, reliable, and integrated solution," said Esteban Pastor, product manager at ZKTeco USA.

"UnityIS supports the full functionality of ZKTeco Atlas panels, managed from the cloud. The integration scales as needed, for fully-featured advanced access control," said Fawzia Atcha, vice president, IMRON Corporation.

"IMRON Corporation has been an innovator and trendsetter in access control software for decades. ZKTeco USA has been changing the face of the global access control industry with an amazing array of high-quality hardware and software products. Z9 Security is proud to have had longstanding relationships with both companies, and is incredibly pleased to be able to help connect UnityIS and Atlas using z9/op=n technology," said Ken Larson, president of Z9 Security.

About ZKTeco USA:

ZKTeco USA is a globally-renowned enterprise delivering access control and biometric verification technology designed to make the world a safer place. ZKTeco USA brings a wide range of solutions to market, including Smart Identity Authentication Applications, Smart Entrance Control Applications (for both pedestrians and vehicles), and Smart Office Applications. Products range from simple RFID & QR code readers to advanced biometric door controllers, turnstiles, walkthrough metal detectors, and even X-ray inspection scanners. ZKTeco USA is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, and is focused upon marketing, selling, servicing, and maintaining products and warranties for the entire ZKTeco product range sold throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information, please visit https://www.zktecousa.com/.

About IMRON Corporation:

IMRON Corporation is a leading provider of Security Management Software and Access Control solutions. With its non-proprietary open-architecture standard, IMRON Corporation converges solution-oriented technology, customization, and unparalleled customer service for easy-to-use security solutions which have been installed and field-tested at more than 10,000 sites worldwide. IMRON's flagship product, UnityIS, offers unprecedented control of all physical security requirements, in the cloud. Hybrid solutions can leverage virtually any existing system, as well as disparate technologies, to create a customized, cost-effective offering. The company was founded in 1997 by Imron Hussain, who was the first to develop a fully integrated Windows-based software application integrating Access Control, Video Management and Alarm Management. More information on this integration is available at https://imron.com/zk-atlas-hardware.

About Z9 Security:

Z9 Security is the leading independent provider of innovative software, firmware, and cloud components to the access control industry. Z9 Security is the creator of the z9/op=n standard, which enables unprecedented interoperability between a wide variety of access control software and hardware platforms. More information on z9/op=n is available at https://www.z9security.com/open/.

ZKTeco USA announced today that IMRON Corporation has fully integrated its Atlas access control panels with the UnityIS software platform, certified as z9/op=n by Z9 Security. With this integration, UnityIS customers now have a vast portfolio of access control panels to choose from.

Related link: https://zktecousa.com/

Ally Walker’s directing debut ‘Far More’ gets a new lease on life!

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Libelula Productions, LLC. presents, "Far More," which will begin streaming on July 5, 2022, on Apple TV, Google Play/YouTubeTV, Vudu, and Amazon Prime. "Far More" stars Adrian Grenier ("CLICKBAIT") as Sean McCallister, a successful fashion designer who returns home after a long absence to see his terminally-ill brother, played by Bailey Chase ("LONGMIRE").

Along the way, he butts heads with his cantankerous father, played by Daniel Hugh Kelly ("CRAZY ALIEN"). But with the help of his sister-in-law, elegantly played by Selma Blair ("MEAN GIRLS"); his precocious nephew, Joshua Rush ("ANDI MACK"); and his brother's nurse, Drea de Matteo ("THE SOPRANOS"); Sean is able to confront the past and prove that, as cliche as it sounds, love truly does conquer all.

At-times funny, always emotional, "FAR MORE" takes one on a journey to discover that the secret to life is loving what you have.

Ally Walker's first film as a writer and director is titled "Far More." Ally Walker has appeared in "Sons of Anarchy," "Profiler," "Ghosted," "Happy Texas," "Universal Soldier," "While You Were Sleeping," and "Longmire" over the course of her thirty-year acting career

About Libelula Productions LLC:

Since 2005, Libelula Productions LLC is an independent production company located in Los Angeles, California.

Website: https://libelulaproductionsllc.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allywalker1

Twitter: @allywalker1

Instagram: @allywalker1

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Far More trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_SAXgSHlb0

Libelula Productions, LLC. presents, "Far More," which will begin streaming on July 5, 2022, on Apple TV, Google Play/YouTubeTV, Vudu, and Amazon Prime. "Far More" stars Adrian Grenier ("CLICKBAIT") as Sean McCallister, a successful fashion designer who returns home after a long absence to see his terminally-ill brother, played by Bailey Chase ("LONGMIRE").

Related link: https://libelulaproductionsllc.com/

HousingWire identifies Sales Boomerang’s Richard Grieser as a Marketing Leader

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Richard Grieser, vice president of marketing, was named to the prestigious 2022 HW Marketing Leaders List. This award, presented by HousingWire magazine, is presented to marketing leaders driving outsized business performance in the mortgage and real estate industries.

By using client testimonials and clear and succinct messaging, Grieser had developed and delivered a marketing strategy for Sales Boomerang that not only allows the company's personality to shine through, but markets to prospects by putting lender partnership and education first. Through an omnichannel approach featuring highly informative webcasts, guides and courses, Grieser has been able to connect with audiences, promote Sales Boomerang's products, increase client retention and facilitate explosive year-over-year growth. In the last year, Gresier's marketing efforts helped Sales Boomerang to grow revenue by more than 116% year-over-year and increase existing customer growth rates by 400%.

"The HW Marketing Leaders distinction is a collection of the most esteemed marketing minds in the industry and I am humbled to be among them this year," said Grieser. "While I do not view this honor as an individual achievement because our amazing team at Sales Boomerang is the largest driving force behind our success, I am honored to be the face of those efforts. I strive to ensure all of Sales Boomerang's marketing efforts and strategies embody our ethos of No Borrower Left Behind(tm) and it is very gratifying to see those efforts not only achieve exponential sales and business growth, but also be recognized by a leading publication in our space."

In the past year, Grieser has spearheaded the production of several white papers and eBooks, providing lenders with numerous tools for increasing borrower retention, which Sales Boomerang has made available at no cost to the mortgage industry. Lenders have certainly seen the value in both implementing a borrower retention strategy and partnering with the industry's #1 automated borrower intelligence and retention platform to do so, as Sales Boomerang debuted on the 2021 Inc 5000 in the top 3% after seeing explosive three-year revenue growth of more than 3800%.

To make the HW Marketing Leaders list, nominees must be at the Chief Marketing Officer level (or equivalent) in mortgage lending, servicing and real estate and demonstrate leadership by continuously growing, leading and motivating high-performing marketing teams. The leaders must also show a track record of transforming brands, building their organizations' reputations, and driving business results within the industry.

"The accomplishments that we saw in the 2022 Marketing Leaders exemplify the crucial role that marketers play within their organizations and the vast impact that their work can have," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "Through their brand initiatives and strategic vision, this year's honorees not only set the stage for their brand perception and presence within the industry, but also shape, educate and grow their teams internally."

The full list of HW Marketing Leaders is available in the July 2022 issue of HousingWire magazine and can also be viewed online at https://www.housingwire.com.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value.

To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5x. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

About HousingWire:

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

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Richard Grieser, vice president of marketing, was named to the prestigious 2022 HW Marketing Leaders List. This award, presented by HousingWire magazine, is presented to marketing leaders driving outsized business performance in the mortgage and real estate industries.

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

FormFree announces support for new Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor enhancement aimed at expanding sustainable homeownership for renters

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® announced that mortgage lenders using AccountChek® verification of asset (VOA) reports in conjunction with a Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) solution will soon benefit from an enhancement that takes loan applicants' 12-month on-time rent payment history into consideration when assessing eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers.

The enhancement, which is effective once announced in the Freddie Mac July Guide Bulletin, is designed to expand sustainable homeownership for the millions of Americans by taking their rent payment history into account when assessing eligibility. The expansion of rent payment history can increase the number of mortgage loan applicants who receive an Eligible/Accept recommendation in LPA.

"Freddie Mac is focused on offering value to our clients and improving the borrower experience as we continue to modernize the mortgage process," said Kevin Kauffman, Freddie Mac Single-Family Vice President of Client and Partner Delivery. "FormFree has been a strong partner on this journey by helping lenders assess credit eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers."

LPA will automatically identify on-time rent payments - including those made via mobile apps like Venmo, Zelle and Paypal - within AccountChek VOA reports and take them into consideration when assessing eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers. Only on-time rent payments will be considered; LPA will not assess late or missing rent payments.

"Freddie Mac's move to have Loan Product Advisor consider rent payment history in its assessment is part of a much larger push for more equitable home financing practices," said FormFree Chief Customer Officer Christy Moss. "People of color, who have disproportionately low homeownership rates and are overrepresented among credit invisible consumers will be most positively impacted by this enhancement to LPA."

"FormFree takes great pride in helping borrowers communicate their ability to pay and equipping lenders with the tools to confidently and efficiently verify borrower credentials," continued Moss. "We look forward to supporting Freddie Mac as it continues to deploy technology that improves access to sustainable credit for homebuyers."

Lenders can leverage rent payment history assessment through LPA asset and income modeler (AIM) when they order AccountChek reports of any length, including 30-, 60-, 90- and 180-day reports. In supplying LPA with 12 months of rent payment history, AccountChek has established safeguards that ensure the collection of extended rent payment history does not expose lenders to non-rent transactions, such as large gift deposits, that occurred more than 90 days in the past.

"FormFree remains committed to developing and supporting solutions that correct the racial homeownership gap," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Using FICO scores alone to evaluate creditworthiness excludes a large swath of minority homeowners who pay their rent on time and responsibly manage their finances without borrowing money from creditors. Direct source financial data is the key to understanding consumers' true ability and FormFree applauds Freddie Mac's efforts to help lenders finance homeownership more equitably."

For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/rent/.

About FormFree:

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

FormFree® announced that mortgage lenders using AccountChek® verification of asset (VOA) reports in conjunction with a Freddie Mac Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠) solution will soon benefit from an enhancement that takes loan applicants' 12-month on-time rent payment history into consideration when assessing eligibility for qualified first-time homebuyers.

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

U.S. News & World Report Names The Welstone At Mission Crossing a Best Senior Living Award Winner

MISSION, Kansas /ScoopCloud/ -- Active Independent Living community The Welstone At Mission Crossing earned a top honor in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Independent Living category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

The initiative began last fall, and used objective, independent statistical assessment of consumer satisfaction survey data gathered from nearly 2,500 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities throughout the United States. The rating criteria included analysis of consumer satisfaction across categories like community and activities, food and dining, caregiving, and management and staff.

"I am incredibly proud of our community and team members for exhibiting excellence on a national stage," said Jeff Brown, Executive Director of The Welstone at Mission Crossing. "Being named a Best Senior Living community truly reflects our team's passion for our seniors, and the motivation to provide a product that actively supports our residents' meaningful and fulfilled lives in our Independent Living community."

"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."

The Welstone At Mission Crossing is operated by Florida-based Discovery Senior Living, which had 34 communities across the country place atop the inaugural Best Senior Living rankings.

For more information about the ranking criteria, and to view winning communities, please visit the U.S. News & World Report website here: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living

About Discovery Senior Living:

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States.

By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 13,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers.

Learn more here: https://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com

About U.S. News & World Report:

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 50 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Active Independent Living community The Welstone At Mission Crossing earned a top honor in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Independent Living category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report.

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

U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Southport a Best Senior Living Award Winner

SOUTHPORT, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Southport earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Assisted Living category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

The initiative began last fall, and used objective, independent statistical assessment of consumer satisfaction survey data gathered from nearly 2,500 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities throughout the United States. The rating criteria included analysis of consumer satisfaction data across categories such as community & activity, food & dining, caregiving, and management & staff.

"It's a great honor to be recognized for excellence on such a grand scale," said Ann Worley, Executive Director of TerraBella Southport. "This meaningful achievement proves that our community's design and amenities, care and lifestyle programming, dining and recreation options, and most importantly, our team members, truly stand out in a crowded and competitive industry."

"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."

TerraBella Southport is operated by Florida-based Discovery Senior Living, which had 34 communities across the country place atop the inaugural Best Senior Living rankings. For more information about the ranking criteria, and to view winning communities, please visit the U.S. News & World Report website here: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 15,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers. Learn more here: https://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com

About U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Senior living community TerraBella Southport earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Assisted Living category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

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

U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Northridge a Best Senior Living Award Winner

RALEIGH, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Northridge earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

The initiative began last fall, and used objective, independent statistical assessment of consumer satisfaction survey data gathered from nearly 2,500 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities throughout the United States. The rating criteria included analysis of consumer satisfaction across categories like community and activities, food and dining, caregiving, and management and staff.

"We take great pride in our SHINE Memory Care program and are honored that our team's commitment to excellence has been recognized," said Sherry Tabor, Executive Director of TerraBella Northridge. "This award is indicative of our continuing pursuit to build and sustain a culture of excellence and provide exceptional experiences for our resident seniors."

"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."

TerraBella Northridge is operated by Florida-based Discovery Senior Living, which had 34 communities across the country place atop the inaugural Best Senior Living rankings.

For more information about the ranking criteria, and to view winning communities, please visit the U.S. News & World Report website here: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living

About Discovery Senior Living:

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States.

By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 15,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers.

Learn more here: https://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com

About U.S. News & World Report:

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Senior living community TerraBella Northridge earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

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

Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announces Independence Day Boycott from Roe v Wade Decision

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local and national pro-choice groups have declared that since women are rapidly losing the freedom to control their own bodies, Independence Day has struck a new chord this year... with a spending strike. Bans Off Our Bodies in Florida is calling for a complete strike of all retail goods from July 2 until the completion of July 4, 2022. Since women have 85% control over consumer spending according to Forbes, the impact could be huge.

"We're looking to show Florida and the country that the impact of controlling women's bodies will have far-reaching consequences," said Laura Lippo, one of the event organizers, "Today, women control more than $10 trillion of total U.S. household financial assets according to CNBC. I hope we send the message that if the government tries to control our bodies, we will leverage our spending power to affect the economy of this country."

Americans are estimated to spend 7.52 billion dollars over the holiday weekend; Bans Off Our Bodies is calling for a total freeze-out of this spending. "Whether it's fireworks or food, gas or clothes, don't do it! Don't spend a dime," Co-organizer Alicia Caple says, "We will be seen. We will be heard."

Event info: https://facebook.com/events/s/independence-day-boycott/763275934854040/

Group info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1056758318558916/

Local and national pro-choice groups have declared that since women are rapidly losing the freedom to control their own bodies, Independence Day has struck a new chord this year... with a spending strike. Bans Off Our Bodies in Florida is calling for a complete strike of all retail goods from July 2 until the completion of July 4, 2022.

U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Lake Norman a Best Senior Living Award Winner

MOORESVILLE, N.C., /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Lake Norman earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

The initiative began last fall, and used objective, independent statistical assessment of consumer satisfaction survey data gathered from nearly 2,500 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities throughout the United States. The rating criteria included analysis of consumer satisfaction data across categories such as community and activity, food and dining, caregiving, and management and staff.

"It is a wonderful honor for our Memory Care program and dedicated team members to be recognized," said Dee Medlin, Executive Director at TerraBella Lake Norman. "This achievement demonstrates that our care and specialized activity programs, and particularly our team members, truly stand out in the industry."

"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."

TerraBella Lake Norman is operated by Florida-based Discovery Senior Living, which had 34 communities across the country place atop the inaugural Best Senior Living rankings. For more information about the ranking criteria, and to view winning communities, please visit the U.S. News & World Report website here: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living

About Discovery Senior Living:

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 15,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers. Learn more here: https://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com

About U.S. News & World Report:

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Senior living community TerraBella Lake Norman earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

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

ACI Board of Trustees Appoints April Arnold as ACI Executive Director

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Board of Trustees of Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) (https://acifund.org) appointed April Arnold, CFRE, as ACI executive director, succeeding Mick Weltman, who will retire after leading the organization for nearly eight years. Arnold brings substantial experience as a leader and fundraiser in higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. She begins her leadership role with ACI July 5.

Currently, Arnold is an independent consultant who has worked with organizations such as Kidsmatter, Naperville, Illinois, and Futures Fundamentals, Chicago.

Arnold, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theater Arts from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, said she is honored to be selected as ACI's next executive director. "My passion has always been to support youth," she said. "As a first-generation college student, I understand what degree completion means not only for student success, but also for the success of the family. My own experience would have been quite different without encouragement and guidance from others. To me, the secret sauce of ACI is in what we can do to augment resources, provide connections, and foster opportunities to support the colleges and universities served."

Arnold's experience as a fundraiser was key in her selection as executive director, said Lyn Bulman, chair of the ACI Board of Trustees. "The breadth of her not-for-profit experience, and particularly her time in higher education, was also an attraction," she commented. "In addition to her previous roles, everyone who met April as part of the selection process felt that she would be a good fit with ACI's culture. I am confident that April Arnold will be a worthy successor and a strong ambassador for ACI's mission."

Arnold's previous work experience includes serving as operations director for Sounds Good Choir, NFP, Downers Grove, Illinois, from 2019 to 2022. In that role, she established procedures and operations for the startup organization that serves hundreds of older adults in the Chicago area through community-based choirs. Her success included annual fundraising campaigns that increased at least 9 percent each year.

In higher education roles, she was director of corporate and foundation relations at Northern Illinois University (NIU) from 2014 to 2018. At NIU, she developed new giving policies, raised $2.5 million towards scholarship and program support, and secured one of the largest seven-figure gifts to the foundation. From 2007 to 2013, Arnold worked at Elmhurst University, Elmhurst, Illinois, an ACI member, where she was director of institutional giving and served in other senior development roles. Among her achievements were generating more than $1 million in new gifts to support capital, endowed and annual initiatives, raising $1.7 million toward a department goal of $3 million, organizing a signature fundraising event that netted more than $300,000 annually and establishing corporate alumni gatherings to build engagement.

In addition, Arnold held senior-level development and marketing roles with several nonprofit organizations, including Elmhurst Art Museum; Museum Explorer, Inc., North Riverside, Illinois, where she was also co-founder; DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville; plus Arts Alliance Illinois, Classic Digital, Inc., and Chicago Symphony Orchestra, all in Chicago.

Arnold became a Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) in March 2020. She is also active in community service activities. In 2019, she was named Outstanding Volunteer for West Suburban Philanthropic Network, Wheaton. Since 2019, she has served on the DuPage Board of Directors for Metropolitan Family Services, Wheaton, and is development and stewardship chair. She previously served on the board for Family Shelter Service, Wheaton, and served on strategic planning committees for DuPage Convention and Visitor's Bureau, and DuPage Arts for All.

Arnold and her family reside in suburban Chicago.

About Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI):

ACI is a collaboration of 26 private, independent colleges and universities, representing more than 70,000 students. Established in 1952, ACI supports member colleges and universities by advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed in college, careers and life. The organization raises funds for scholarships, emergency financial aid and peer mentoring, and it provides member services such as professional development conferences, college-to-career seminars and other events.

Learn more: https://acifund.org/

The Board of Trustees of Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) appointed April Arnold, CFRE, as ACI executive director, succeeding Mick Weltman, who will retire after leading the organization for nearly eight years. Arnold brings substantial experience as a leader and fundraiser in higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. She begins her leadership role with ACI July 5.

Related link: https://acifund.org

Don’s Auto Repair Commemorates 80 Years of Serving Local Families with Official ‘Don’s Auto Repair Day’ In Blue Ash, Ohio

BLUE ASH, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Don's Auto Repair is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1942, with the official declaration of "Don's Auto Repair Day" in Blue Ash, Ohio from the city's very own Mayor Marc Sirkin. In celebration of this achievement, Don's Auto Repair has taken a day of celebration to reflect on their loyal clients, amazing community, dedicated employees, and their future growth opportunities.

The owners of Don's Auto Repair, Chad Schnitzler and Don Schnitzler III, are proud to share this anniversary milestone with the community of customers and business owners their family has worked hard over the decades to serve with the highest level of commitment to keeping their automobiles, trucks and commercial fleets running well.

"The last 80 years have given us the opportunity to serve generations of families in our community with excellence in auto repair," said Don Schnitzler, president of Don's Auto Repair. "Our success is a direct reflection of the trust our customers put in us to take care of their automobiles and business fleets every day."

The guest of honor for their 80th Anniversary, Don Schnitzler Sr., who was only 8 years old at the time his father, Marion Schnitzler, started the business, remembers the family history well. "My father started the business in 1942. I took over in 1958, then my son Don Jr. managed the business, and then my grandsons took over in 2010. I'm proud of my grandsons for their continued success, hard work, and growth through adding new locations and services."

Mayor Sirkin of the great City of Blue Ash in Ohio adds his thoughts to their anniversary day: "As mayor of the of the City of Blue Ash, Ohio, I am both proud and honored to have Don's Auto Repair as a thriving business in our community. It is my honor to declare today, June 30th, 2022 as 'Don's Auto Repair Day' in our great city of Blue Ash. There are few businesses that have been in business for over 80 years, and it speaks volumes to both the support our community gives to local businesses, and the excellent level of service Don's Auto Repair has provided over the years."

Don's Auto Repair has not only grown locally under their own brand and location, but has also expanded operations through opening an additional location to serve Cincinnati, Ohio in the Columbia-Tusculum area, and through acquisition of additional shops, brands, and business lines. Chad Schnitzler, Vice President expounds on operations, "With the expansion of our services and operations in Blue Ash, we acquired and maintain other long-standing businesses serving North Cincinnati. Bill's Auto Service And Towing and Bill's Towing have contributed to the ability to serve local residents well. Our mantra at Don's Auto Repair is "Our family serving yours, since 1942" and we look forward to serving more generations of families with excellence in auto care."

About Don's Auto Repair, Inc.:

Don's Auto Repair, located in Blue Ash, Ohio is a proud family-owned and operated business committed to providing the best and most comprehensive automotive service experience and repairs for your vehicle. Don's Auto Repair, Inc. also has a location downtown Cincinnati in the Columbia-Tusculum area on Delta Avenue and operates Bill's Auto Service and Towing as well as a full-service towing operation Bill's Towing available 24-hours serving all of the greater Cincinnati area. They can be found on the web at https://www.donsautorepairinc.com/

Don's Auto Repair is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its founding in 1942, with the official declaration of "Don's Auto Repair Day" in Blue Ash, Ohio from the city's very own Mayor Marc Sirkin. In celebration of this achievement, Don's Auto Repair has taken a day of celebration to reflect on their loyal clients, amazing community, dedicated employees, and their future growth opportunities.

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

iEmergent appoints Megan Horn as Chief Marketing Officer

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced the appointment of Megan Horn as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Horn will oversee marketing, public relations, brand management and customer experience for the growing company.

Prior to her appointment as CMO, Horn consulted with iEmergent through her own outfit, Megan Horn Digital. In this capacity, Horn was instrumental in developing iEmergent's website, brand messaging and digital strategy. Before her engagement with iEmergent, Horn was marketing director at Far Reach, iEmergent's technology development partner. Horn has also held positions at marketing and advertising agencies, where she acquired a diverse skill set including content strategy and development, social media management, graphic design and public relations.

"iEmergent is uniquely positioned to help mortgage lenders address a complex challenge - serving traditionally underserved, home-ready markets - by identifying current and future market opportunity with great accuracy down to the neighborhood level," Horn said. "My top priority is generating broader exposure for iEmergent and communicating the value proposition of Mortgage MarketSmart, an incredibly powerful tool for helping mortgage lenders identify gaps in sales coverage, expand into new markets and serve communities more equitably."

Horn holds a bachelor's degree in marketing and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Northern Iowa. She is an avid volunteer and community advocate, and in the past has donated both her time and marketing expertise to nonprofit organizations such as the Cedar Bend Humane Society and Cedar Valley United Way. Since 2018, Horn has been a board member of the CedarValley PrideFest.

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 the appointment of Megan Horn as chief marketing officer (CMO). In this role, Horn will oversee marketing, public relations, brand management and customer experience for the growing company.

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

U.S. News & World Report Names TerraBella Spartanburg a Best Senior Living Award Winner

SPARTANBURG, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Senior living community TerraBella Spartanburg earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

The initiative began last fall, and used objective, independent statistical assessment of consumer satisfaction survey data gathered from nearly 2,500 Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities throughout the United States. The rating criteria included analysis of consumer satisfaction data across categories such as community & activity, food & dining, caregiving, and management & staff.

"It's a great honor to be recognized for excellence on this national stage," said Jarred Pearson, Executive Director of TerraBella Spartanburg. "This meaningful achievement further validates that our community's care and lifestyle programming, and most importantly, our team members, allow us to stand out and truly outshine the competition."

"Until now, families have had limited information when comparing providers of independent living, assisted living, memory care or continuing care," said Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report. "The Best Senior Living ratings fill this informational gap with comprehensive and transparent data to help older consumers and their families identify high-quality senior living communities that meet their needs and preferences."

TerraBella Spartanburg is operated by Florida-based Discovery Senior Living, which had 34 communities across the country place atop the inaugural Best Senior Living rankings.

Learn more: https://www.terrabellaseniorliving.com/

For more information about the ranking criteria, and to view winning communities, please visit the U.S. News & World Report website here: https://health.usnews.com/best-senior-living

About Discovery Senior Living:

Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, Discovery Marketing Group, and Discovery At Home, a Medicare-certified home healthcare company. With almost three decades of experience, the award-winning management group has been developing, building, marketing, and operating upscale senior-living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative "Experiential Living" philosophy across a growing portfolio of more than 15,000 existing homes or homes under development, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 10 largest U.S. senior living operators and providers. Information: https://www.discoveryseniorliving.com/

About U.S. News & World Report:

U.S. News & World Report is the global leader in quality rankings that empower consumers, business leaders and policy officials to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives. A multifaceted digital media company with Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews platforms, U.S. News provides rankings, independent reporting, data journalism, consumer advice and U.S. News Live events. More than 40 million people visit USNews.com each month for research and guidance. Founded in 1933, U.S. News is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Senior living community TerraBella Spartanburg earned a top spot in the first-ever Best Senior Living rankings by U.S. News & World Report, winning in the Best Memory Care category. The 2022-2023 Best Senior Living guide is a debut offering from U.S. News & World Report, itself the foremost global authority in health ratings and consumer advice, attracting more than 50 million visitors per month.

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

Walmart Names Siani Probiotic Body Care as Finalist for 2022 Open Call Event: A Golden Opportunity for Small Business Growth

BENTONVILLE, Ark. /ScoopCloud/ -- Walmart selected Siani Probiotic Body Care as one of 1,200 finalists from 13,000 applications for its ninth annual Open Call event. Walmart's initiative focuses on increasing jobs in America by supporting products made, grown, or assembled in the USA.

Siani will be contending for a chance to secure a variety of deals, ranging from supplying products to a few local stores to providing hundreds of Walmart and Sam's Club locations. Jacqueline Gelardi, president of Siani, said, "We are thrilled to have this opportunity to grow our business by partnering with Walmart. If chosen, this opportunity will be the needed jump-start to build awareness of the benefits of topical probiotics. And we would love to provide more USA-based job opportunities."

Walmart chose 3 of Siani's top-selling products to compete in the open-call event: BabyBiotics®, FemBiotics™, and Pet Probiotic Spray. All 3 products are made, grown, and assembled in the USA.

Siani FemBiotics™ - Natural Probiotic Skin Care for Women

Siani's moisture-infusing, natural probiotic topical spray protects against harmful bacteria on the skin, creating an optimal environment for skin to flourish while diminishing inflammation. These probiotics assist in the reduction of yeast infections, acne, rashes, cold sores, odors, and more. Siani's all-natural probiotic skincare sprays are safe for internal and external use.

Siani BabyBiotics® - Topical Probiotic Skin Care for Babies

Awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval, this award-winning topical probiotic helps ensure children's health and prevent common issues associated with newborns through adolescence.

BabyBiotics topical probiotic spray assists with diaper rash, hand-foot-mouth, ringworm, ear infections, nasal congestion, pink eye, canker/cold sores, and more. This product is especially supportive for c-section babies who did not receive the beneficial flora from the birth canal.

Siani Probiotic Pet Solutions - Natural Probiotic Spray for Pets

Siani's organically approved Probiotic Pet Solutions helps reduce vet costs by promoting immune health, preventing skin diseases, and improving faster healing. It helps to diminish itch, odors, runny eye stains, bad breath, cracked paws, and more and is for internal and external use.

About Probiotics

Probiotics are micro-organisms that help restore the beneficial bacteria that protect humans from harmful contaminants by eliminating the biofilm layer that defends destructive pathogens.

Similar to probiotics taken internally, topical probiotics provide numerous benefits. Like dietary probiotics impact your stomach's biome, probiotic skincare products promote a healthy skin biome by influencing the types of bacteria that live on your skin.

Siani's topical probiotics have good bacteria (microscopic cleaners) that break up biofilm by killing the harmful bacteria and leaving the good bacteria to thrive. The good bacteria create a protective shield against bad bacteria.

About Siani

Siani Probiotic Body Care offers a complete line of natural probiotic skincare sprays, lotions, and creams for men, women, children, babies, and pets.

Clinically tested, Siani Probiotic Body Care products reduce pathogens' ability to flourish. Carefully and ethically cultivated, Siani Probiotic Body Care products are made with nature in mind.

* Live probiotics and purified water only.

* Grown with 100% organic ingredients, Vegan-friendly, and Gluten-free.

* 100% Non-GMO, no fragrances or colorants.

* VEGAN - Pareve Probiotics.

* Never tested on animals.

* Made in the USA.

In light of growing concern about viruses, the strength of Siani's regular line of skincare sprays has been doubled to add more protection with no increase in sale price. These probiotic skincare sprays can be applied everywhere on the body to fight pathogens, which cause a whole host of problems, including diaper rash, cold sores, jock itch, acne, yeast infections, and more.

Based in Florida, Siani is owned and operated by three women dedicating their time to improving health on local, national, and international levels.

For further research and information, learn more at https://probioticbodycare.com

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) helps people around the world save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in retail stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 230 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and clubs under 46 banners in 24 countries and eCommerce websites. With fiscal year 2022 revenue of $573 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.3 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity.

Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Always consult your healthcare professional before making any changes to your health care regimen.

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Walmart selected Siani Probiotic Body Care as one of 1,200 finalists from 13,000 applications for its ninth annual Open Call event. Walmart's initiative focuses on increasing jobs in America by supporting products made, grown, or assembled in the USA.

Related link: https://probioticbodycare.com/

The Obsidian WROTE Collection and Black Writers Workspace Launch Writing Competition for Black Creators

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Black writers, bloggers, journalists, poets, songwriters, and screenwriters now have a place to showcase their work, find writing jobs, win cash prizes, and collaborate with peers. The Black Writers Collaborative, a new literary competition designed to empower writers with a flair for crafting culture-infused works of art, is the latest brainchild of The Obsidian WROTE Collection, a Chicago-based content marketing platform designed to connect Black writers to top industry brands looking to amplify African American voices, and the Black Writers Workspace, a New Orleans-based online community of over 13,000 new and independent writers.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/BCCWROTE.

"Black writers are telling the stories of this time in history," said Michelle D. Jackson, author, and founder of the Black Writers Workspace. "Not only are we historians; we are lyrists, playwrights, authors, reporters, and poets committed to sharing our life experiences with the world, our way. The Collaborative gives voice to writers who never felt our stories mattered and now appreciates the growing marketplace for our craft."

Known in many circles as the Black writer's 'LinkedIn,' the Obsidian WROTE hopes to utilize the Collaborative to build a pipeline of qualified writers by inspiring participants to create a free profile and share their work on the platform.

"It's time for Black writers to reclaim our narrative and reshape the Black experience," said Angela Ford, Founder and Executive Director of The Obsidian Collection Archives. "WROTE is a marketplace that connects brands, media outlets, and agencies with Black voices with the hope that they can profit from their stories. That's why our partnership with the Collaborative provides an opportunity for more Black voices to be highlighted and heard."

To participate, writers must create an Obsidian WROTE profile and submit a 5-8-page response to the following writing prompt: What Black leader or literary legend inspired me the most? Or writers can submit 5-8 pages of any culture-infused written work of art. Submissions can be a fictional or non-fictional narrative, screenplay, song, or journalistic article. There is no fee to participate. To register, visit https://bit.ly/BCCWROTE. The deadline is August 15, 2022.

The top winner will receive $500 cash, access to The Obsidian Collection of Black media images, and a Black Writers Workspace promotional package worth over $750. The second and third place winners will receive $250 and $150 cash and a Black Writers Workspace promotional package.

To learn more, visit the website or email Michelle Jackson at events@prsolutionsllc.org.

To join the Black Writers Workspace, follow the group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/blackwritersworkspace

MEDIA CONTACT: marketing@prsolutionsllc.org.

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Black writers, bloggers, journalists, poets, songwriters, and screenwriters now have a place to showcase their work, find writing jobs, win cash prizes, and collaborate with peers. The Black Writers Collaborative, a new literary competition designed to empower writers with a flair for crafting culture-infused works of art, is the latest brainchild of The Obsidian WROTE Collection, and the Black Writers Workspace.

Church of Scientology Helps Nonprofit Strike Out Against Drugs

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- In the heart of Hollywood, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles joined forces with local nonprofit Strike Out Against Drugs in a musical tribute to drug-free living.

Visitors to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking were treated to a different kind of rock concert this year. On a stage just outside the Scientology Public Information Center on Hollywood Boulevard, the nonprofit Strike Out Against Drugs organized the concert. And the message of those performing was: Learn the truth about drugs. Because knowing about something that can hurt you is half the battle of being able to defeat it.

Strike Out Against Drugs founder David Sanchez knows what he's talking about when he speaks about the importance of drug education. Introduced to marijuana by a neighbor at the age of 9, he soon progressed to heroin and crystal meth, and from there to a life of crime. By the time he was 18 he was serving time in jail and ended up doing so for a total of 22 years.

When he finally got himself off drugs in 2012, he opened a sober living facility called Beacon of Hope to help former addicts transition to a drug-free, crime-free life.

He and most of the men in his facility started on drugs when they were kids, which is why he is so passionate about reaching kids before they become statistics.

"I had to find an organization that was like-minded, that had the will and the want to get out there and make a change in the community," Sanchez says in an episode of "Voices for Humanity" on the Scientology Network. "Drug-Free World has the facts about drugs, the truth about drugs."

Learning that the Church of Scientology Los Angeles is active with the program locally, he visited the Church and they provided him with all the materials and assistance he needed to get his drug prevention program off the ground.

Sanchez delivers drug education in local schools. And he brings former addicts with him to talk to kids about what drugs are and what they do. "We are real people telling our real stories," he says. And he finds the Foundation for a Drug-Free World's youth-friendly materials get through to kids that the smartest thing they can do is to make the firm decision not to experiment with drugs.

To make his initiative available to anyone, anywhere in and around Los Angeles, Sanchez bought and refurbished a minibus, turning it into a mobile drug prevention theater where he shows the Foundation for a Drug-Free World public service announcements and "Truth About Drugs: Real People, Real Stories" documentary. He parks the bus at events, festivals-anywhere people gather.

To date, David Sanchez has reached over 1.5 million people with its anti-drug message and has changed the lives of countless kids.

"If I can keep one person, one kid, from having that type of lifestyle," says Sanchez, "then I've done my job, and I'm very proud to be able to do that."

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

Noting the role substance abuse plays in the disintegration of the social fabric, Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote, "Research has demonstrated that the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs."

Foundation for a Drug-Free World was formed in 2006 to serve as the primary distributor of educational materials and to develop new materials to meet the challenge of continually changing drug trends. The Foundation has grown to a network of some 200 chapters around the world. Thanks to the support of the Church of Scientology and Scientologists, it provides the Truth About Drugs secular program and materials free of charge to drug educators worldwide.

Voices for Humanity is a Scientology Network original series of short documentaries introducing changemakers from all faiths, cultures and nations as they extend help to their communities through Scientology-sponsored humanitarian programs.

Since launching with a special episode featuring Scientology ecclesiastical leader Mr. David Miscavige, Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Broadcast from Scientology Media Productions, the Church's global media center in Los Angeles, the Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320 and can be streamed at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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In the heart of Hollywood, the Church of Scientology Los Angeles joined forces with local nonprofit Strike Out Against Drugs in a musical tribute to drug-free living. Visitors to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking were treated to a different kind of rock concert this year.

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

Move For Hunger and SML Relocation Renew Partnership to Fight Food Waste and Hunger Across the United States

NEPTUNE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Simple Moving Labor Relocation (SML), a nationwide moving service company, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the 5th time to continue their fight against hunger and food waste throughout the United States.

Move For Hunger was founded in 2009 by Adam Lowy, and has provided more than 27 million pounds of food, equaling over 23 million meals, to food pantries and banks across the United States. Since the pandemic started, Move For Hunger has had to meet the growing need of food insecurity in the United States and Canada, where 42 million Americans and 1 in 8 Canadians struggle with hunger.

SML Relocation's partnership with Move for Hunger is unique in that they contribute quarterly based on the direct consumer fundraising they do each quarter. With their fundraising campaign, they invite customers to donate at the time of booking, and then, as a company, match the customer donations. SML Relocation become a partner with Move For Hunger in 2018 and has since provided more than 78,700 meals through monetary contributions to food insecure communities across the nation.

"SML is proud to support this organization in its mission to fight hunger and reduce food waste," says Josh Barnes, vice president of SML Relocation. "Every day across the country millions of individuals are food insecure; our partnership with Move For Hunger provides the most logical way for SML to positively affect real and meaningful change in people's lives."

Move For Hunger has a network of more than 1,100 moving companies, 3,000 multifamily apartment communities, and many of the world's leading relocation management companies, that collect unopened, non-perishable food and deliver it to local food banks.

"We are beyond thankful for 5 years of partnership with SML and the ability to work with each partner in a way that makes the biggest impact on food insecure communities," said Adam Lowy, Executive Director and Founder of Move For Hunger.

About Move For Hunger:

Move For Hunger, a 501(c)(3), is working to end hunger and food waste in America. 42 million Americans struggle with hunger while 35% of the food produced in this country goes to waste. By mobilizing moving companies, multifamily apartment communities, corporations, and volunteers, Move For Hunger has delivered more than 27 million pounds of food to food banks - providing 23 million meals for those in need.

Get your company involved by registering to hold a food drive, fundraiser, or team building opportunity. Visit Move For Hunger to learn more about their work at www.moveforhunger.org

Simple Moving Labor Relocation (SML), a nationwide moving service company, and Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief non-profit organization, have renewed their partnership for the 5th time to continue their fight against hunger and food waste throughout the United States.

Related link: https://moveforhunger.org/

Dining Out Jersey’s 2nd Annual Foodie Expo Features North Jersey’s Best Restaurants, Gourmet Food Shops and More

PARAMUS, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dining Out Media LLC will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo on Thursday July 14, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus, New Jersey. The event will feature North Jersey's best restaurants, gourmet food shops, BBQ, craft beer, wine, and spirits, as well as celebrity guests, music, and other food-related vendors.

The event will be held in the main ballroom as well as BBQ and grilling on the rooftop. Some food trucks are also scheduled to participate. Participating businesses are primarily from Bergen, Hudson, Essex, and Morris counties.

"We originally saw this as an opportunity to support local restaurants and small businesses that were adversely affected by the recent events while at the same time giving area residents an excuse to get out and enjoy themselves again. This year we will continue the tradition," said Paul Turpanjian, Publisher of Dining Out Jersey Magazine.

Guests will enjoy the festivities which will include food tastings across a wide variety of cuisines from the area's top restaurants. Paid admission gives guests access to all.

"We are looking forward to giving local foodies an opportunity to get out once again and be entertained while enjoying the savory and sweet flavors that our many fine North Jersey restaurants are famous for," said Turpanjian.

"The restaurant industry was the hardest hit during the pandemic. Now these businesses are hoping to gain more exposure and make up for what was lost, which makes what is now our 2nd Annual food festival a very important one," added Turpanjian.

Dining Out Jersey Magazine is North Jersey's preeminent lifestyle magazine focusing on dining out and other food-centric content.

For further info or tickets go to: https://www.diningoutjersey.com/dining-out-jersey-foodie-expo-2022/

Venue information: https://www.theterracenj.com/

Dining Out Media LLC will be hosting the 2nd Annual Dining Out Jersey Foodie Expo on Thursday July 14, 2022 from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. at The Terrace at Biagio's in Paramus, New Jersey. The event will feature North Jersey's best restaurants, gourmet food shops, BBQ, craft beer, wine, and spirits, as well as celebrity guests, music, and other food-related vendors.

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

Ruoff Mortgage Selects ACES Quality Management & Control to Improve Loan Quality Enterprise-wide Across Multiple Product Lines

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. (Ruoff Mortgage), a full-service residential mortgage lender, has selected its flagship audit platform ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to support the company's origination and servicing quality control (QC) audits.

"By prioritizing compliance and loan quality, lenders can gain deeper business insights while staying ahead of ever-changing regulatory requirements. Given Ruoff Mortgage's 70 retail locations throughout the Midwest, as well as its online reach to 45 states, there's a significant amount of compliance ground to cover," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Our technology enables lenders to ensure compliance at all levels while also providing lenders with the flexibility to align our system with their unique needs and internal structure to improve internal reviews, communication and defect remediation, with the overall goal of reducing risk and enhancing loan quality."

Ruoff Mortgage selected ACES to help support its quality assurance, quality control and internal audit processes enterprise-wide to help track loan quality and effectively and quickly identify, communicate and remediate exceptions. Using ACES managed questionnaires, action planning capabilities and the ACES CONNECT communication portal, Ruoff Mortgage can seamlessly review 300 loans monthly while communicating report findings internally and reviewing its quality control and assurance procedures.

"ACES will tremendously improve our audit accuracy and produce clear, easy-to-read reports in minutes," said Diana Ringer, Chief Compliance Officer at Ruoff Mortgage. "It will help increase productivity, efficiency and quality, all while controlling overall costs."

About Ruoff:

Ruoff Mortgage is a full-service residential mortgage company with 70+ retail locations and originates in 45 states through their online consumer direct division. They have been recognized by several prominent industry publications such as the Scotsman Guide's list of Top Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Executive Magazine's Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America and have been listed on the Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies for nine years in a row. Ruoff Mortgage has a 98.2% customer satisfaction rating, as compiled by CX leader, Customerville. For more information, visit www.ruoff.com.

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:

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

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology®, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit 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 Ruoff Mortgage Company, Inc. (Ruoff Mortgage), a full-service residential mortgage lender, has selected its flagship audit platform ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to support the company's origination and servicing quality control (QC) audits.

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

GridBright® completes Oracle Utilities Network Management System (NMS) implementation at Colquitt EMC, extending the reach of full-featured utility network management

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- State-of-the-art electric utility network management systems are no longer only possible in the realm of large utility organizations. The needed sophistication to manage the modern grid does not recognize any utility network as too small to pose operating challenges. But the cost of these systems can be too high for smaller utilities to absorb. GridBright, in its implementation of Oracle Utilities Network Management System at Colquitt, has changed the game for smaller but not less essential utility operations.

"In the past, many COOP utilities could not afford the cost of implementing a full feature NMS. We changed that by developing a template to implement NMS/OMS at smaller utilities cutting implementation costs significantly," said Tom Servas, executive vice president at GridBright.

GridBright is a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN).

At Colquitt, GridBright implemented Oracle Network Management System over 12 months. The implementation spanned the project's entire lifecycle from "March 2021" to "February 2022" and included the integration of outage map capabilities from DataCapable.

"From start to finish, the project was amazing and has dramatically increased our ability to manage not only outages, but the resources involved in restoring power to our members. Gridbright's approach made an affordable deployment of Oracle Network Management System possible. Engaging GridBright was the right move and took the worry out of our migration. Everyone involved with our project brought a wealth of knowledge, quality, and commitment to meeting our goals," said Jeffery Patterson, vice president, Information Technology at Colquitt EMC.

This advance in the viability of more cost-efficient NMS implementation is timely as the US Government begins the implementation of the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). In addition, there is a specific focus on technology enhancing grid flexibility and the cyber threats presented to rural and municipal utilities, specifically in that legislation.

"With Colquitt's project as a blueprint, COOPs can now implement Oracle's Network Management System at a price that works for them," said Brad Williams, vice president of Industry Strategy at Oracle Energy and Water. "Now, COOPs can benefit from a full-featured solution that enables them to manage every piece for their operation - from distribution to customer-owned grid devices, to improve reliability and customer service even in the most extreme circumstances."

With more than 30% of Americans being served by public power utilities or MUNIs, it is expected that utilities like Colquitt will require NMS offerings like Oracle's Network Management System to support achieving the national energy goals of the IIJA. With GridBright's approach, the cost is decreasing as a barrier to these utilities' ability to implement network management systems that meet their challenges.

About GridBright®:

GridBright is a consulting firm specializing in secure 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. Our capabilities span all domains of information and operations technologies and systems deployed in utilities across the United States. Learn more at: https://www.gridbright.com/

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State-of-the-art electric utility network management systems are no longer only possible in the realm of large utility organizations. The needed sophistication to manage the modern grid does not recognize any utility network as too small to pose operating challenges. But the cost of these systems can be too high for smaller utilities to absorb. GridBright, in its implementation of Oracle Utilities Network Management System at Colquitt, has changed the game for smaller but not less essential utility operations.

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

FMTC Safety Continues Expansion with On-Site Training & Instruction Acquisition

HOUMA, La. /ScoopCloud/ -- FMTC Safety is continuing its global expansion in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors by acquiring Houma-based On-Site Training & Instruction. With this acquisition, the Houma location now offers certified OPITO training, a safety training for Oil, Gas, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers. Later this year, the company will obtain the certified STCW accreditation and offer various STCW training courses, safety training for seafarers which will make FMTC Safety the first and only one-stop-shop for workplace safety courses in the USA.

Besides Houma, FMTC has five locations in The Netherlands, one in Dunkirk, France, and one in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia. FMTC offers compliant training according to domestic and international accrediting standards such as GWO, STCW, OSHA, OPITO, and customized training for all sectors.

International certification, same family business:

The acquisition of On-Site Training & Instruction by FMTC Safety originates from a solid 3-year partnership between the two companies. The partnership in Houma was FMTC's first international experience and turned FMTC from a national Dutch company into a global company. Acquiring the Houma location is seen as the start of expanding further in the USA.

By combining the strengths of both companies, the Houma location is now able to offer training in accordance with the OSHA standards, and the newest international standards. In addition, the facilities have been improved, and courses can now be booked online at any given moment the client prefers. In addition, FMTC guarantees that courses always take place, even with just one trainee. Besides these modernizations of the Houma-based company, the course additions, and the new name, the company is still run by the same trusted employees.

Kaylab Verdin, Center Manager FMTC Houma: "We are delighted that FMTC decided to invest in our company in Houma. FMTC understands our unique company culture. We now work under the FMTC banner, but we are still the same devoted family business. And even though Winona 'Bebe' Mahler McElroy, the founder of On-Site, has now retired, her son Alfred Fox is still as involved as always as we continue to help our clients to the safest work environments with our dedicated team."

First woman founder and CEO:

Winona "Bebe" Mahler McElroy founded On-Site in 1989. She was the first woman founder and CEO in the male-dominated safety industry. Breaking through tradition and stereotypes, Winona McElroy became the first woman firefighter in Houma. She was known for taking every possible safety training she could, which eventually led to her being asked to teach a Hazmat training, a course for dealing with dangerous substances. Soon many other companies caught on and asked her to be their safety instructor as well.

"At that time, I was driving around Houma with a 10 lb. extinguisher in my jeep and I was getting paid by teaching hundreds of men working with hazardous material. As a woman, when I proactively started offering safety courses to companies, many thought I was just a sales representative. They were all amazed that I was the one teaching the courses and it was my company. This is how I got started and founded On-Site Training & Instruction in the late eighties. I am happy that On-Site is in such good hands with FMTC and they continue to bring safety to the workplace!"

About FMTC Safety:

FMTC Safety is the safety training center for Offshore training, Wind training, Maritime training, and Industry training offering certified training according to international standards. The company's goal is to smartly and sustainably enhance safety in the workplace with respect for people, the planet, and the environment. FMTC's unique selling point is its client-based approach. The client always decides when they want to train and where the training will take place. At this moment, FMTC has 9 training locations around the world. Two locations are in The Netherlands, one in Dunkirk, France, one in Houma, Louisiana, USA, and one in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

For more information, please visit: https://fmtcsafety.com

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FMTC Safety is continuing its global expansion in the Offshore, Wind, Maritime, and Industry sectors by acquiring Houma-based On-Site Training & Instruction. With this acquisition, the Houma location now offers certified OPITO training, a safety training for Oil, Gas, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) workers.

Related link: https://fmtcsafety.com/