IDS Expands Settlement Agent Roles in Solitude Solution
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has updated and expanded several features within its eClose platform Solitude Solution to streamline the closing ceremony and better support the settlement agent’s role in the closing process.
Michael Jackson Tells His Own Story in Interactive Audio Book Filled with Intimate Voicemail Recordings
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Dieter Wiesner, Michael Jackson’s former manager and friend, had many voice recordings from the pop icon, and sought a way to share them with others. “Michael Jackson: The Real Story” (ISBN: 978-1732181397), co-authored by Wiesner and Jah and published by Kingdomedia, is the result of that desire.
Danville Congregational Church Chosen Best Place of Worship by East Bay Times Reader’s Choice Awards
DANVILLE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Danville Congregational Church (DCC) today announced that it was named “Best Place of Worship” for 2020-2021 by the East Bay Times Reader’s Choice Awards. The church also received that honor from East Bay Times readers for 2019-2020. This latest recognition will appear in a supplement to be published with the Sunday, June 28 edition of the East Bay Times.
Expert DOJO Invests $1.2 Million in Diverse Startups this June
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — On June 3, 2020, Expert DOJO has announced that its current accelerator cohort has invested in 12 companies. Of 12 investments made, 9 are minority-led businesses, and of the same 12 investments, 4 have female founders.
Associated Colleges of Illinois Board Elects New Leadership for 2020-2021
CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ — The Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) Board of Trustees elected Lyn Bulman, retired executive vice president of global human resources, Fellowes Brands, to a two-year term as board chair. Bulman succeeded Frank D. Cella, managing director, Marsh USA, Inc., who served as ACI’s board chair since 2017.
National Community Stabilization Trust Announces Leadership of Two National Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — oday, the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) announced its leadership of two national initiatives. First, NCST announced the formation of the Homeownership Alliance, which will advocate for more resources and better policies to increase affordable homeownership opportunities for American families.
National Online Speech Therapy Company Creates Free Resource Library in Response to Pandemic
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ — Great Speech, Inc., an online speech therapy company, saw a spike for service demand when the pandemic hit. Founder and Clinical Director, Avivit Ben-Aharon, MS Ed., MA CCC-SLP, also quickly realized that many consumers who desperately needed services, lacked the financial resources or insurance coverage to pay for online services.
ReverseVision President Joe Langner Lauded as Mortgage Technology Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced that company President Joe Langner has been honored as a mortgage technology Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending Association.
FileMage Gateway Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
SANTA MONICA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — FileMage, a provider of enterprise-grade cloud migration and file transfer software solutions, today announced the availability of FileMage Gateway in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Azure.
Dogs Trapped in Hot Cars – The Sacramento SPCA is Helping Keep Pets Safe
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — As the Sacramento region heads into an extremely hot week, one local animal welfare organization is taking action to help animals left in hot cars. The Sacramento SPCA is providing thermometers to all animal control officers in Sacramento County.
Cyber Intelligence Tradecraft Subscription Model from Treadstone 71 Announced
HALF MOON BAY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Treadstone 71, the leading pure-play cyber intelligence and counterintelligence firm announced the release of a new subscription model. The new model not only includes online, in-depth, standard-based intelligence training, but offers access to CyberIntellipedia and up to four weeks of consulting time.
First Los Angeles Dental Clinic That Uses Hospital-Type HVAC Systems to Mitigate Diseases Like COVID-19
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Mi Dentista Dental Clinic in collaboration with a mechanical engineering firm, HVAC Engineering, has set up the first known dental clinic in Los Angeles that uses Negative Pressure Environments to mitigate diseases like COVID-19, namely the disease associated with the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
Mental Health Awareness License Plate Winning Design
LAFAYETTE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — BeingwellCA, a California 501(c)(3), submitted the initial design for the Mental Health Awareness License Plate to California Department of Education for DMV review.
Customizable Kids’ Routine Charts Help Fill a Needed Niche
AURORA, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — Marie Green, founder Inspired Prose Printables, saw a need and filled it. She used her graphic design skills to create a business that helps busy parents wrangle schedules through simple drag and drop features that are actually fun for kids to follow.
Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda, Together with Collaborative Partners, Distributes Free PPE to Facilities in Alameda County
PLEASANT HILL, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Ombudsman Services of Contra Costa, Solano and Alameda today announces the upcoming free drive-through PPE distribution to Alameda County facilities on Friday, June 26, 2020.
FoneGeek Releases iPhone Passcode Unlocker to Unlock iPhone and iPad
SHENZHEN, China /ScoopCloud/ — Forgot iPhone passcode or Apple ID password? FoneGeek launches iPhone Passcode Unlocker to help you unlock Apple ID and remove iPhone passcode from locked, disabled or broken screen without password.
Singing Dog Vanilla Introduces Organic Vanilla Cocoa Frosting Mix in Compostable Packaging
EUGENE, Ore. /ScoopCloud/ — Singing Dog Vanilla is introducing an Organic Vanilla Cocoa Frosting Mix with compostable packaging after movement of their Organic Vanilla Frosting Mix surged by 209% this year. Sales growth is most likely encouraged by an increase in home baking while people shelter in place.
The Jacobsen Announces Release of Sage, a New Augmented Intelligence Platform
BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — The Jacobsen has announced the release of their new augmented intelligence platform for commodity price forecasting, named Sage. “We are the first price reporting agency to release a forecasting product built on machine learning and augmented intelligence in our niche,” states John Donicht, President of The Jacobsen.
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund and MAGLITE Partner with Pedestrian Safety Institute to Promote National Traffic Safety Awareness Month
ONTARIO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) and Mag Instrument, U.S. Manufacturer of the iconic MAGLITE flashlight, have partnered with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to drive awareness of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrian and traffic fatalities in the Month of July.
STRATAC Leadership named Co-VP of Communications for American Marketing Association – Austin Chapter
AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ — STRATAC Marketing’s Virginia Case was elected Co-VP of Communications by the voting members of the American Marketing Association’s Austin Chapter – a premier marketing collaborative in Austin, Texas.
How to Combat the Spotted Lanternfly Now in the Nymph Stage
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ — The Spotted Lanternfly is a destructive insect that has invaded the Philadelphia area. All winter long, their eggs lay waiting for the warm weather, carefully encased in a protective, hardened layer of secretion. Now that they’ve emerge as nymphs, it’s time to take action!
Voices.com and Voicify Announce Partnership to Bring Human Voice Over to Voice Assistant Applications
LONDON, Ontario /ScoopCloud/ — Voices.com, the world’s leading marketplace for voice over services, and Voicify, the enterprise conversational experience platform deploying to voice assistants, have formed a partnership to help brands serve their customers better through the power of the human voice.
African-American Mother and Daughter Team Develop Solutions in New Cosmetic Lines
WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Entrepreneur Raquel Riley Thomas and her 14-year-old daughter Maria Raquel Thomas have both started cosmetic lines to bring solutions to problems women and girls have. Raquel, an Army Veteran and former Pageant Queen, is the founder of Raquel Riley Thomas Beauty.
FlexCare Launches Rebrand Strategy to Emphasize Digital Health Solutions
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — Exciting things are happening at FlexCare which is why they recently launched a rebranding campaign to help get the word out. As of June 15, the company logo changed slightly to reflect the company’s strength, capabilities, growth and emphasis on providing Digital Health solutions to the marketplace.
Robot Helps with Social Distancing at Space Golf in Illinois
OLAND PARK, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ — As Illinois prepares to move to Phase Four of its re-opening plan, one small business, Space Golf, has employed a robot to help serve customers and reduce direct person-to-person contact, during the days of COVID-19.
Colorado Optometrists Announce Tips to Help Avoid Eye Health Challenges from Increased Screen Time During COVID-19 Pandemic
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — As social distancing becomes a normal way of life during the COVID-19 pandemic many individuals are participating in increased screen time. The Colorado Optometric Association (COA) and the public health campaign 2020 Eyes Colorado, have collected tips from its doctors of optometry on how to keep eyes healthy.
Adelante Healthcare Selects Pedro Cons as New CEO
PHOENIX, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ — Adelante Healthcare has announced the appointment of Pedro Cons as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Cons will join the organization on July 6, 2020. Mr. Cons has worked tirelessly to build relationships with a variety of entities including schools, businesses, other nonprofit organizations.
ReverseVision Taps Carissa Orozco as Director of Business Development, Strategic Partners
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ — ReverseVision, the leading technology provider for the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse lending program market, today announced the appointment of Carissa Orozco as director of business development, strategic partners.
2019 ARMCO QC Trends Report Indicates Overall Marked Improvement in Critical Defect Rate over 2018
DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ — ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced the release of the quarterly ARMCO Mortgage QC Trends Report. The latest report, which provides nationwide loan quality findings based on data derived from ACES Audit Technology covers both the fourth quarter (Q4) and the 2019 calendar year (CY).
Top of Mind places among the world’s top creators of video content in 41st Annual Telly Awards competition
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, took home four trophies in this year’s 41st Annual Telly Awards.
ViewTech Borescopes Announces VJ-3 2.2-Millimeter Mechanical Articulating Video Borescope
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ — As inspection areas decrease in size, ViewTech Borescopes insertion tube diameters must follow suit. The VJ-3 2.2-millimeter is the newest and smallest diameter inspection tool available from the industry-leading video borescope professionals at ViewTech. The VJ-3 2.2mm is utilized during many different types of inspection processes.
Atlanta Businessman Reveals Success Secrets in Debut Book
ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — Atlanta businessman, personal coach and author, Khigh Shotwell, founder of Puppetless World, has revealed the formula for his success in his debut book, “The Game is to be Sold, Not Told” (ISBN: 978-1734711400).
IDS Inks Exclusive Partnership Agreement with Mortgage Builder
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ — Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today it has expanded its partnership to become the exclusive integrated document preparation vendor of Mortgage Builder, a provider of award-winning mortgage loan origination and servicing software.
Black-Owned Private Equity Firm Offers Zero-Percent Interest Loans to Businesses of Color Impacted by COVID-19, Civil Unrest
GREENSBORO, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ — Today, North Carolina-based, black-owned private equity firm, Building Wealth & Communities (BWC) Capital, announced the launch of the BWC+invest Zero-Percent Interest Loan Program. Developed for small, emerging businesses of color across the country.
Centier Bank Slashes Man-Hours Spent Calculating Incentive Compensation by 99% with LBA Ware’s CompenSafe
MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ — LBA Ware, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that Centier Bank (Centier), Indiana’s largest private, family-owned bank, has implemented CompenSafe to automate incentive compensation for its residential lending department.