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BankSouth Mortgage’s Shannon K. Bradshaw named 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- BankSouth Mortgage today announced that Senior Mortgage Banker Shannon K. Bradshaw has been recognized as a 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. Each year, Five Star Professional honors outstanding real estate agents and mortgage professionals across the country, recognizing no more than 7% of all agents in a market.

Bradshaw, who was named a Five Star Mortgage Professional for the seventh time in 10 years, is the only Georgia-based loan originator to have won this award a total of seven times since its inception in 2003.

"It's beyond humbling to once again be honored as a Five Star Mortgage Professional," stated Bradshaw. "To be consistently recognized as a top mortgage banker in the Atlanta market by my industry peers and customers is extremely fulfilling. In my 16 years in the mortgage industry, I have always strived to provide the best possible experience not only to my borrowers, but all parties involved in the mortgage process and this award acknowledges that effort."

As a mortgage banker at BankSouth Mortgage, Bradshaw places primary emphasis on service and communication with her customers. By making herself accessible, Bradshaw proves a great resource for both accurate and timely information. Staying current with loan options and products, educating clients to make informed decisions, and making the loan process a worry-free experience are among Bradshaw's primary goals in her business.

"Shannon has a high degree of empathy and understands the logical side of the mortgage business," stated BankSouth Mortgage CEO Kim Nelson. "The mortgage industry is about people, plain and simple. Shannon thrives in helping our customers navigate the emotional landscape and reach the desired conclusions. Shannon's skillset, financial knowledge and understanding of the human element make up the perfect mix in just the right amounts as a trusted mortgage advisor."

Five Star Mortgage Professional award candidates are identified through evaluations submitted by consumers and real estate agents. To receive the award, a mortgage professional must satisfy five objective eligibility and evaluation criteria that are associated with mortgage professionals who provide quality services to their clients. The award process is conducted annually in each market. For more information on the research methodology and to see the full list of winners, go to https://www.fivestarprofessional.com.

About BankSouth Mortgage:

BankSouth Mortgage, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BankSouth, originates over $1 billion in home loans with more than 60 experienced loan officers in 11 offices. With its industry-leading ReadyLoan® app, borrowers can easily and securely apply for a home mortgage and monitor its approval progress from underwriting to closing. For more information, visit https://www.banksouth.com.

BankSouth Mortgage today announced that Senior Mortgage Banker Shannon K. Bradshaw has been recognized as a 2022 Five Star Mortgage Professional award winner. Each year, Five Star Professional honors outstanding real estate agents and mortgage professionals across the country, recognizing no more than 7% of all agents in a market.

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

Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, takes place each January and aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group recently announced the 2022 class of Living Benefits Ambassadors team as part of their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month campaign. The Ambassadors will head up local grassroots campaigns to spread education and awareness for Living Benefits Awareness Month in January 2022.

The chosen Living Benefits Ambassadors are as follows:

* Frank Tomazine (Pike Creek Financial - Newark, Delaware)
* Frederico Martins (Five Rings Financial - Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL)
* Vytas Skapcevicius (Goodwill Financial - Chicago, IL)
* Simone Lewis-Pidgeon (Five Rings Financial - Plano, TX)
* Morgan Marx (Synergy Financial Solutions - Houston, TX)
* Soraia Close (Five Rings Financial - Orlando, FL).

Living Benefits Awareness Month, or LBAM, takes place each January and aims to educate consumers on the importance of owning Living Benefits life insurance and the role it plays in protecting families' financial security.

ABOUT LIVING BENEFITS AWARENESS MONTH:

Living Benefits are features built into life insurance policies (term and permanent) that allow the policyholder access to their death benefit while they are still alive if they get sick or injured. Cancer, heart attack, stroke, major organ transplant, blindness, paralysis, and chronic illness are some of the triggering events that would allow for acceleration of the policy's death benefit.

"Living Benefits will safeguard your family from the cause of 50% of the bankruptcies in the U.S. every year ― medical bankruptcy resulting from a critical illness," says Lee Duncan, President and CEO of Alliance Group.

"Getting sick no longer means certain death," says Duncan. "Having emergency access to your life insurance policy's death benefit while you're still alive is a hugely valuable option to have. More people should know about that option. That's why we created Living Benefits Awareness Month five years ago, and we're so excited about building on that success."

According to Duncan, consumers can get a better idea of what LBAM is all about by visiting a website created by Alliance Group that is geared towards educating the general public on Living Benefits. The address for the site is https://www.alliancegrouplife.com/site/lbam.

The company's main website is https://www.alliancegrouplife.com

ABOUT ALLIANCE GROUP:

As "The Living Benefits IMO," Alliance Group provides independent agents and agencies with superior marketing and training solutions. Since 1998, Alliance Group has been helping life insurance agency partners spread awareness about Living Benefits life insurance, while also helping them solve clients' tax-free retirement, mortgage protection, small business planning, and estate planning needs. Alliance Group has an A+ rating on BBB.

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Alliance Group recently announced the 2022 class of Living Benefits Ambassadors team as part of their fifth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month campaign. The Ambassadors will head up local grassroots campaigns to spread education and awareness for Living Benefits Awareness Month in January 2022.

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

As City Runoffs Loom, Georgia Non-Profit Proclaims November ‘No More Runoffs Month’

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Georgia voters head to the polls, and some cities may need runoff elections this month. To educate citizens about alternatives to this system, Better Ballot Georgia, Inc (BBGa), an all-volunteer, Georgia non-profit proclaims November to be "No More Runoffs Month."

Across the state of Georgia, voters are going to the polls for local elections, but many of them will need to go a second time this month. Some local elections have multiple candidates - including the City of Atlanta, South Fulton, Ball Ground, Smyrna, and Peachtree City - and are likely to need a runoff on Nov. 30. While runoffs ensure that the winning candidate has more than 50% of the vote, they cost significant additional taxpayer money and voter time and hassle.

"All this time, effort, and expense is unnecessary," states Shai Robkin, President of Better Ballot Georgia, Inc (BBGa). "Instant runoff voting (IRV), also called ranked choice voting, is a simple and proven alternative. BBGa proclaimed November 'No More Runoffs' month to spread the word about this solution."

IRV has been used in elections around the world for over a hundred years and has been adopted by states, cities and counties across America, from Maine to Alaska. In Georgia, IRV was recently implemented for overseas and military voters. The momentum for IRV is driven by the desire to promote fair and open competition that offers voters more choices, reduce the hyper partisanship that afflicts our political institutions, and deliver government that works on behalf of the majority of the country's citizens.

"When I tell people about IRV, they usually say that it just sounds like common sense," shares Robkin.

Georgia citizens can register their support for IRV by signing the petition at https://www.betterballotgeorgia.org/petition.

Learn how IRV could have impacted the upcoming municipal elections, including the race for the Mayor of Atlanta, at BBGa's monthly meeting on November 18.

Register at https://www.BetterBallotGeorgia.org/no_more_runoffs_month or vote in the poll yourself at https://www.betterballotgeorgia.org/atlanta_mayor_poll

About Better Ballot Georgia:

Better Ballot Georgia, Inc (BBGa) is an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization promoting "common sense solutions for a healthy democracy." BBGa believes that the first step to elections that benefit all citizens is instant runoff voting, also called ranked choice voting. BBGa celebrates its 1-year anniversary this November. Visit https://www.betterballotgeorgia.org/ for more information.

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Georgia voters head to the polls, and some cities may need runoff elections this month. To educate citizens about alternatives to this system, Better Ballot Georgia, Inc (BBGa), an all-volunteer, Georgia non-profit proclaims November to be "No More Runoffs Month."

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

World of Illumination Unveils Two New Experiences in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- World of Illumination - the producer of the world's largest drive-through animated light show - is unveiling two new theme parks in the Atlanta-metro area. Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton will be home to Arctic Adventure and Six Flags White Water in Marietta will house Rockin' Christmas. Both shows feature millions of colorful lights and hundreds of animated displays synchronized to popular and beloved holiday music. The shows' construction is already underway and presale tickets are now on sale.

World of Illumination's Arctic Adventure is a polar-themed extravaganza that introduces guests to a 32-foot-tall snowman named Sunny and all of his tundra-bound friends. With whimsical winter characters and a simulated snowfall, visitors will be mesmerized by the larger-than-life, interactive nature of the experience, which opens November 12, 2021.

The musically themed Rockin' Christmas showcases such elements as gigantic boomboxes, iPods and jukeboxes along with DJ Santa and his sidekick the Little Drummer Boy spinning tunes for disco dancers. Additionally, a 500-foot long RGB LED tunnel doubles as Santa's magic portal. The show opens November 17.

Designed to be enjoyed from the safety and comfort of the guest's vehicle, both attractions are about one mile in length and take approximately 25-30 minutes to drive through.

"Our team is thrilled to be bringing these two state-of-the-art shows to Georgia," said Yakir Urman, World of Illumination CEO. "Each experience is completely different from the other and we hope Atlanta residents will visit both this holiday season."

World of Illumination's shows will be open nightly, including holidays, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. All ticket prices are per vehicle, so guests can load up their cars with family and friends to enjoy the show.

From now until October 26, presale tickets are available for a discounted rate. A portion of proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish Georgia.

Online reservations are required and tickets will not be sold at the gate.

For more information or to purchase advance tickets, visit https://www.worldofillumination.com/.

About World of Illumination:

With headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, World of Illumination is the producer of the world's largest drive-through animated light show, featuring millions of state-of-the-art lights and displays set to holiday music. The company's theme parks are currently located in California, Arizona and Georgia. Connect at @worldofillumination.

World of Illumination - the producer of the world's largest drive-through animated light show - is unveiling two new theme parks in the Atlanta-metro area. Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton will be home to Arctic Adventure and Six Flags White Water in Marietta will house Rockin' Christmas.

Related link: https://worldofillumination.com/

Depth Public Relations marks 15-year milestone serving mortgage industry fintech innovators

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its launch during the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo 2021 in San Diego.

DepthPR's business model was conceived to fill a knowledge and service gap for growth-focused technology innovators driving the modernization and digitization of housing finance. Combining unrivaled strategic insights and top-shelf content development with native digital marketing acumen, DepthPR has a track record for fueling adoption of its clients' solutions and services from customer relationship management (CRM), appraisal and loan origination through mortgage servicing, quality control (QC) and capital markets.

DepthPR founder Kerri S. Milam launched the firm in 2006 for the simple reason that she knew she could "build a better mousetrap" based upon her breadth of experience encompassing global PR agencies, public policy, B2B technology innovation, state and local government, financial journalism, cause-related marketing and B2B consulting.

"We ventured out on our own and hitched our wagon to residential finance innovation out of a passion for housing as a key economic driver and an affinity for the tech innovators and visionaries driving its modernization," said Milam. "Building a business is a worthwhile challenge, and even more so if you build it where your heart and intelligence can work in concert. That is what we created, and also the kind of client we serve most effectively."

During the last decade and a half DepthPR has maintained its commitment to avoid working with its clients' direct competitors and to facilitate strategic cross-pollination across clientele - an added value that continues to set the agency apart. Further, the firm emphasizes integrated marketing planning and a project management approach to maximize sustained momentum, support strategic pivots, and ensure 360-degree accountability.

"It says a lot that DepthPR has been the IDS agency of record since 2009," said IDS CEO Mark Mackey. "During that 12-year relationship we have come to rely on their services and to value the way they collaborate with our internal marketing team to ensure we spotlight the reputation we've built with mortgage lenders, closing agents and our partners over more than 30 years."

Despite the pandemic, DepthPR grew its client roster by 17% in the past year, increased employee headcount by 30% and promoted two staff members. As DepthPR reflects on its successful 15 years and its cultivation of mortgage, housing, and financial technology expertise, it looks to broaden its client base among emerging regtech markets.

About DepthPR:

Depth Public Relations (DepthPR) is a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, real estate professionals and appraisers. DepthPR is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. DepthPR is a member and supporter of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Housing Finance Strategies and The Mortgage Collaborative. For more information, visit https://www.depthpr.com/.

Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its launch during the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo 2021 in San Diego.

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

Depth Public Relations promotes Johnna Szegda and Jenny Moss to client services director

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech), today announced its promotion of two key staff members in time to celebrate at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo 2021 in San Diego.

Promoted to client services director are Johnna Szegda and Jenny Moss, who both joined the firm in 2018 as client service managers and immediately assumed integral roles in the delivery of client-facing services including writing and content creation, industry media and grassroot relations and frontline client relationship management. In their elevated roles, Szegda and Moss are responsible for delivering deep strategic guidance and broader industry relations for their client relationships as well as supporting broader agency growth initiatives.

"Just to be clear, promoting both Johnna and Jenny is not the result of DepthPR's growth," said firm Founder and President Kerri S. Milam. "Rather, our firm is growing because Johnna and Jenny have put their shoulders and minds to the wheel in serving our clients, putting into practice our fundamental principles of strategic planning, project management, superior writing and content development and end-of-the-day accountability. That is why we have promoted them."

Szegda joined DepthPR in Q1 2018 following an initial six-month contract engagement with the firm. Previously, she served as program and operations coordinator for a not-for-profit focused on building women's political power and civic engagement. She served as a supplemental instructor for introductory philosophy courses as she earned her bachelor's degree in English at Georgia State University.

Moss joined DepthPR in Q4 2018 after serving as a marketing and communications specialist with a metro-Atlanta mortgage banking firm and as assistant director of media relations at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. Moss holds a master's degree in sports management and policy and a bachelor's degree in public relations, both from The University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.

"It has been a great pleasure working alongside Johnna and Jenny for the last three-plus years," said DepthPR Vice President of Client Services Leslie Colley. "These are women who put their shrewd minds and sharp pencils to work every day to create the best possible outcomes for our clients. They are also fabulously unique individuals who have contributed significantly to the culture of our growing agency. Their promotion is well deserved."

"I have had the privilege of watching Jenny and Johnna mature into zealous client advocates and astute PR practitioners," said DepthPR Vice President of Client Services Lindsey Neal.

"Their tenacity, creativity and attention to detail have played no small role in ensuring the success of our clients' initiatives and cementing DepthPR's reputation for excellence in the mortgage fintech industry. Quite simply, we would not be the agency we are today without them."

About DepthPR:

Depth Public Relations (DepthPR) is a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, real estate professionals and appraisers. DepthPR is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. DepthPR is a member and supporter of the Mortgage Bankers Association, Housing Finance Strategies and The Mortgage Collaborative. For more information, visit https://www.depthpr.com/.

Depth Public Relations, Inc. (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for mortgage fintech innovators, the residential finance industry and technology for emerging regulated markets (regtech), today announced its promotion of two key staff members in time to celebrate at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Annual Convention & Expo 2021 in San Diego.

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

Singer Tony Hightower Brings Real Jazz to The Young Generation on ‘Legacy’ Sophomore Project Richly Inspired by His Jazz Singer Mother Theresa Hightower

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz - Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started.

His sophomore project, "Legacy," finds Hightower moving assuredly from original compositions such as the soulful scat-laced "All to the Good," the seductive Brazilian bossa nova "Rendezvous" and the tender Al Jarreau-esque love beg "I Need You" to swingin' covers of Earth, Wind & Fire's classic "Can't Hide Love," a mean shuffle boogie through Al Green's "Love and Happiness" and a smoldering tiptoe through the 1929 Andy Razaf standard "Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good To You" made further famous in 1944 by

Tony's greatest vocal hero, Nat "King" Cole.

"I didn't have a choice about doing this music," Hightower confesses. "My mother, Theresa Hightower, lived her life onstage. She was a fiery and versatile vocal pro by age 16 and had me when she was 19. So, you could say I've been performing since the womb." Growing up under a local legend mother - a Funk-Rocker who could sing anything and mentored many singers coming behind her - Tony learned music first-hand from Bobby Blue Bland and the Platters to Mother's Finest. And as mother Theresa evolved as a first-class singer - shifting her focus to Jazz that resulted in her historic residency at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in once fiercely segregated Buckhead. GA - so, too, did Tony's taste begin to broaden.

"When my mom followed Freddy Cole at The Ritz Carlton, he became a fan and then they became friends. Later, Mr. Cole called to ask me to accompany him on drums. By then, he was more like family. One day, he told me in earnest, 'You need to start writing your own songs. We need new songs!' I hesitated but by his nudging and God's, I started on some songs that worked. My hope was to create The New Standard, thus the title/concept of my debut CD."

A man of the Hip Hop/R&B generation, Tony is known for singing with Soul luminaries such as Gerald Levert, Lionel Richie, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and OutKast. However, the last 7 years have found him totally devoted to jazz, on a mission into bring the real deal to fresh young audiences in memory of his mother and Mr. Freddy Cole, at whose funeral he tearfully blessed in song. "I worked hard on my first record to ensure that my tone was tight and that my songwriting mirrored the timeless songs of yesterday. On Legacy, my sound is evolving into something that's more uniquely soulful and 'me' that I believe the pure jazz world will respect but that can also play in the soul-pop world like Al Jarreau was able to do."

No statement could be truer with one listen to Hightower's divinely varied latest offering, Legacy, so titled as a tribute to the memory of his mother who was honored with a proclamation from the city of Atlanta and October 29 being declared 'Theresa Hightower Day' upon her passing. "My mother was my best friend," Tony says softly. "We used to always have this one debate. I'd say music is about melody. She insisted it was all about the lyrics."

At a recent intimate performance during the Candlelight Series at Piedmont Park, Hightower sang a repertoire of all Ellington music show. Onstage, he spied a pair of pretty ladies who could not have been older than 22. His heart was gladdened. "When I say these things, I really mean it. My influences stretch from Mel Torme' and Marvin Gaye to Charlie Wilson (lead singer of The GAP Band) and Aaron Hall (lead singer of Guy)," Hightower concludes. "I'm finding ways to sing that makes all of that appropriate. That's what makes me unique as a Jazz singer."

"LEGACY" CD debuts November 5, 2021

For more information, contact:
J'ai StLaurent-Smyth
Inque Public Relations - 917.627.9161
Inquepublicity.pr@gmail.com

Keep up with Tony by visiting:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.towerz

Instagram: @thetonyhightower

Instagram Business: @tonyhightowerstandard

Twitter: @tony_hightower

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bieJ1z_Yx__leYAZTFZgA

VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1AKAbId-dZs

Singer/Songwriter Tony Hightower is taking up the mantle to be a bridge that ushers R&B audiences into Jazz - Real Jazz. With years of experience as a singer, drummer, and actor (easily recognizable from his work in Tyler Perry movies/TV/stage productions), Atlanta-native Hightower is still just getting started.

Related link: https://www.facebook.com/tony.tower

Gala to end Pancreatic Cancer Raises Over $1 Million

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Purple Pansies, a pancreatic cancer nonprofit organization, recently held its 12th annual Pillars of Hope Gala, presented by Kroger, raising more than $1 million in one evening. The gala was officially renamed Pillars of Hope by the nonprofit to show support for survivors and the hope to cure pancreatic cancer.

Founding Purple Pansies in 2008, Maria Fundora holds the gala in September in honor of when she lost her mother, Iluminada Milian, in 2007. "She fought so hard," Fundora said. "When I lost her three months after diagnosis I could not just sit still. I had to do something. I had to fight, to be able to find a way to help others, so others would not go through what my family went through."

The evening included a presentation of the inaugural Pillars of Hope Bill Palmer Legacy Award.

The award honors the late Bill Palmer (founder of Applebee's) for his pioneering support of Purple Pansies and his own courageous fight with the disease. For the first year of this award, Tim Brown, Atlanta President of Kroger, received the award for his involvement and service, both personally and professionally.

"Kroger and our partners are excited to be involved with Purple Pansies and Pillars of Hope and to be able to assist in raising money for this organization. I was truly honored to be recognized and receive the Bill Palmer Legacy Award," said Tim Brown, president of the Kroger Atlanta division. "My wife, Angie, and I look forward to supporting this organization in the future."

According to the American Cancer Society, research for pancreatic cancer is one of the least funded of all cancers. The organization is guided by "CARS": Community, awareness and resources.

To date, Purple Pansies has raised over $4 million to support research and clinical trials through the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope.

"We have learned people are coming in earlier to diagnose pancreatic cancer," said Dr. Daniel Von Hoff, Distinguished Professor in TGen's Molecular Medicine Division. "Stage 1a early pancreas cancer 5 year survival rates have grown from 45% to 84% due to awareness with events like this gala."

During the gala, a video featured Dr. Von Hoff, describing how pancreatic cancer treatments are improving and a current clinical trial of patients on a ketogenic diet. He encouraged the fight and displayed a purple bracelet made by Lana Stowell, a local Alpharetta, Ga., youth. Everyone in the audience received one of the more than 200 bracelets made by Lana to join us together as a community.

Dr. Andrew Page, M.D., director of surgical oncology and HPB surgery at Piedmont Healthcare, spoke about the unique fight of pancreatic patients: "They all share in common their trust in me which I treasure and their warrior spirit which I honor ... Let's keep going."

During the evening, Purple Pansies officially announced the launch of their scholarship program for high school seniors who have a parent, guardian or are themselves suffering from pancreatic cancer. Their goal is to continue support families across the country that have been affected by pancreatic cancer.

Additional information can be found at https://purplepansies.org/

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Purple Pansies, a pancreatic cancer nonprofit organization, recently held its 12th annual Pillars of Hope Gala, presented by Kroger, raising more than $1 million in one evening. The gala was officially renamed Pillars of Hope by the nonprofit to show support for survivors and the hope to cure pancreatic cancer.

Related link: https://purplepansies.org/

Atlanta facial plastic surgeon recognized among Exceptional Women in Medicine

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Atlanta facial plastic surgeon Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Atlanta Face & Body, has recently been selected as one of Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2021. This distinction is based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine and specifically recognizes women who contribute to the advancement of healthcare through clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership.

Dr. Whitaker's extensive career in surgical and non-surgical facial rejuvenation has even earned her the nickname of "Queen of Faces" from many of her patients. She said this recent honor of being recognized in such a distinguished category is an acknowledgement for which she is truly appreciative.

"I'm beyond thrilled to be recognized as one of Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine," Dr. Whitaker said. "While improving the quality of life for my patients by helping them achieve their aesthetic goals will forever be my objective, it's always a delight to be acknowledged in such a way, and alongside other esteemed colleagues in their respective fields."

Recipients are recognized annually based on peer nominations and acknowledgement of outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine. Each woman will be featured in a publicized list, which will include information about the doctor, their accepted insurance, medical facility affiliations, training, and specifics on expertise in each of their profiles.

For Dr. Whitaker, this distinction simply furthers her belief that her career path was somehow 'meant to be.'

"I realized that it was a calling rather than a choice," she said. "I wanted to help people in a very direct, personal way that utilized my talents. I couldn't imagine doing anything else."

Dr. Whitaker is a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon who has performed more than 5,000 facelifts. She is widely sought out for her vast anti-aging surgical expertise, employing the latest advancements in surgical facial rejuvenation. Dr. Whitaker established Atlanta Face & Body to be a premier medical aesthetics practice and state-of-the-art AAAHC accredited surgery center to meet a wide range of aesthetic desires for every patient in her care.

Visit https://www.atlantafaceandbody.com/ for more information.

Atlanta Face & Body is located at 3200 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Suite 205 in Vinings.

Atlanta facial plastic surgeon Elizabeth Whitaker, M.D., F.A.C.S., of Atlanta Face & Body, has recently been selected as one of Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women in Medicine for 2021. This distinction is based on outstanding accomplishments and dedication to the field of medicine and specifically recognizes women who contribute to the advancement of healthcare through clinical care, research, community service, education, and leadership.

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

Journey Awards at The Fox Theatre Honors Politicians, Influencers, Celebrities and You

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Journey Awards announces their 5th annual ceremony to be held on Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Expect to see hundreds of celebrities, influencers, entertainers, executives, politicians and everyday people from all over the world, as they converge down the red carpet for an historic evening.

The Journey Awards was originally launched in 2016 to honor entities and individuals who inspire us, regardless of their status in our society. All nominated and voted for by the people.

The 2019 season received over 21,000 nominations and only 16 were honored at the Buckhead Theatre. As they geared up for the 2020 season, it was apparent that more categories were needed due to an extremely high influx of nomination requests.

Therefore, the organization added the following: Healthcare, Influencers, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Tech & Science, Religion, Career Professionals, Public Servants, Finance, News & Politics, Athletics, and most importantly our COVID 19 heroes!

"Expect to be entertained and inspired. I'm always intrigued to see beautiful human beings walk the red carpet wearing the most stunning gowns and tuxedos but then moments later, they're all in deep laughter at the same time in tears. It's the most powerful experience I've ever seen in my 22 years in the industry. No one leaves that room without being energized and inspired," said Kelsey Monroe the production strategist.

We are still accepting nominations until August 23, 2021. To learn more visit: https://www.thejourneyawards.com/.

PRE-EVENT INTERVIEWS:

We are now accepting nominations of people all media inquiries whether it's live on set or zoom interviews. (VIP guest appearance varies with their availabilities.)

COVERAGE OF EVENT:

Media check in at 3 p.m. Red-carpet reception at 4 p.m. Show starts 6 p.m.

ALL CDC GUIDELINES WILL BE ENFORCED

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kZue7wcRXQY

MEDIA CONTACT:
Cathy Esterman Brand manager. Email: journeyawardspr@gmail.com Text Hotline: (678) 768 3717

IG: @Journeyawards FB: @Thejourneyaward Twitter: @journey_events

The Journey Awards announces their 5th annual ceremony to be held on Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Expect to see hundreds of celebrities, influencers, entertainers, executives, politicians and everyday people from all over the world, as they converge down the red carpet for an historic evening.

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

Truist Bank to Support Millionaire Mastermind Academy’s Business Development program for Minority Women Entrepreneurs

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today. The program graduates explored 13 weeks of business development, creating viable business models, marketing strategies, doing business with the federal government and more over the past three months.

Registration for the women-only event, to be hosted Aug. 16, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, is now open. With a theme of "The Gathering of the Queens: Empowering and Equipping Women Entrepreneurs," the special event features program founder and award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham, author and business leader Pastor Karri Turner, and Vice President and Area Lead of Truist Bank, Erin Floyd.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-seminar-women-only-tickets-157748968411

"The Millionaire Mastermind Academy has a mission to serve more than 1 million women by 2025 through empowered entrepreneurship. This would not be possible without the support of women across the globe and partnerships such as Truist Bank, Country Financial, Arizona State University, American Landmark and Fiji Water," Dr. Trayham said. "Entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses are the solution to reducing economic disparities and gender inequalities."

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is designed to provide business development and mentorship to Black and minority women entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of economic instability. It educates women across the country while supporting the growth of their small businesses, combating the threat of poverty and gender-based income inequalities, and improving local economies.

"At Truist, our environmental, social and corporate governance contributions are more than a responsibility-they're an opportunity to fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. By doing our part as corporate citizens to help build a better quality of life for the communities in which we live and work, we hope to inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect of meaningful change," VP Area Leader Erin Floyd said. "Our communities are our best investment. That's why we're committed to our work through the Community Reinvestment Act. From funding programs that support LMI individuals and communities to building the capacity of charitable and nonprofit organizations, we're improving lives across the country."

According to the London Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, entrepreneurship creates jobs and new products, advances technology, and increases prospects for those who start, grow, work for, or invest in new ventures. To that end, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy has mentored more than 5,000 women, provided seed funding for new and diverse business ventures, and serves as one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in the country.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

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Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

FormFree integrates AccountChek 3n1 one-stop VOE/VOIE into Encompass®

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® has partnered with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure,  to make its AccountChek 3n1 asset, income and employment verification service available in Encompass®, the mortgage industry's leading cloud-based loan origination platform.

The seamless API integration allows lenders to order, manage and review verification of asset (VOA) and verification of income/employment (VOIE) reports with a single provider selection in Encompass. By consolidating VOA and VOIE orders through a single vendor, mortgage lenders improve efficiency in the loan origination process, reduce per-loan costs and streamline vendor due diligence.

FormFree's AccountChek 3n1 securely delivers direct-source VOA and VOI/E data in less than a minute, significantly shortening loan application timelines and collecting critical underwriting documents earlier in the application process.

VOA (Asset Report)

For over 10 years, FormFree VOA has helped borrowers skip the paper chase when qualifying for a loan. Borrowers send their direct-source financial data straight to lenders in an underwriting-friendly format that reduces delays, manual errors and fraud risk. Real-time insight into borrowers' assets, income and employment enables better credit decisioning.

Key features include:

* Average connection time of just 22 seconds

* Available with 30, 60, 90 and 180-day refresh periods

* Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) rep and warrant relief eligible

VOIE (Income and Employment Report)

Several of today's popular VOI and VOE solutions have a success rate of less than 50%, requiring lenders to fall back on manual verification processes that are slow and result in a diminished borrower experience. FormFree's VOIE product covers 85% of all U.S. workers (over 100 million wage earners), saving lenders time and improving margins.

Key features include:

* Flat pricing significantly lower than market alternatives

* Up to 6 most recent pay stubs and 2 years of W-2s

* One free report refresh prior to close

"Now mortgage lenders can get all three core verifications - assets, income and employment - from one trusted partner within the familiar Encompass environment," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "By combining VOA and VOIE, FormFree's AccountChek 3n1 eliminates the cost and headache of managing multiple vendors, helps loan teams work more efficiently and delivers a world-class borrower experience that expedites pre-approvals and increases loan pull-through."

About FormFree®

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

ICE Mortgage Technology combines technology, data and expertise to automate the entire mortgage process from consumer engagement through loan registration and every step and task in between. ICE Mortgage Technology is the leading cloud-based loan origination platform provider for the mortgage industry with solutions that enable lenders to originate more loans, lower origination costs, and reduce the time to close, all while ensuring the highest levels of compliance, quality, and efficiency. Visit https://www.icemortgagetechnology.com/ or call (877) 355-4362 to learn more.

About Intercontinental Exchange

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity.

Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located here: https://www.intercontinentalexchange.com/terms-of-use. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading "Key Information Documents (KIDS)."

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 -- Statements in this press release regarding ICE's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see ICE's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors in ICE's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on February 4, 2021.

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FormFree® has partnered with ICE Mortgage Technology™, part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure,  to make its AccountChek 3n1 asset, income and employment verification service available in Encompass®, the mortgage industry's leading cloud-based loan origination platform.

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

HousingWire selects DepthPR founder Kerri Milam as 2021 Marketing Leader

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending fintech and residential finance industries since 2006, today announced company Founder and President Kerri Milam is a recipient of HousingWire's inaugural Marketing Leaders award.

"The housing sector is driven by sales and marketing agility and execution. The successful market-share leaders consistently demonstrate a commitment to marketing strategy, superior communication and a passion for the technology that builds relationships and closes transactions," said HousingWire Media CEO Clayton Collins. "The Marketing Leaders award recognizes the CMOs and marketing executives who drive outsized business outcomes, transform brands and make everyone around them better."

Milam's career-long passion for issues related to residential finance and desire to work with industry innovators led her to found DepthPR in 2006. As president, she guides her company and clients to serve as meaningful contributors of mortgage industry thought leadership and delivers shrewd advice that elevates business strategies and keeps the customer experience front and center. HousingWire's awards committee was particularly struck by Milam's success in helping her clients maintain a high level of visibility while grappling with the uncertainty of an unprecedented pandemic. DepthPR increased both its employee headcount and client roster by more than 15% in 2020, during which time DepthPR clients received an average 592% ROI from DepthPR's services.

"I am honored to be among this talented and admirable peer group of HousingWire 2021 Marketing Leaders who inspire me with their accomplishments," said Milam. "It is no secret that I love the U.S. housing finance sector and am committed to advancing mortgage fintech innovation by delivering strategic marketing services to its visionaries and workhorses. There is nothing more gratifying than to provide value to a cause one is passionate about."

"The level at which we've been able to accomplish our strategic goals is indicative of the tremendous value that Kerri Milam and the DepthPR team have brought to FormFree," said FormFree Head of Sales and Marketing Christy Moss. "Kerri has a unique ability to quickly analyze opportunities and foresee the best approach to create visibility and deliver our message to the market, further accelerating our growth. Our company is proud to have such a brilliant public relations and marketing strategist as a part of our team."

Now in its inaugural year, HousingWire's Marketing Leaders award program seeks to highlight the brightest minds in marketing within the housing industry. View the full list of 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leaders at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/presenting-housingwires-2021-marketing-leaders/.

About DepthPR:

Depth Public Relations (DepthPR) is a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending and residential finance industries. Since 2006, the firm has represented a clientele of established and emerging brands serving mortgage lenders, real estate professionals and appraisers. DepthPR is committed to serving the cause of digital innovation and to practicing the pay-it-forward principle alongside The Golden Rule. DepthPR is a member and supporter of the Mortgage Bankers Association and The Mortgage Collaborative. For more information, visit https://www.depthpr.com/.

About HousingWire

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

Twitter: @HousingWire #HWmarketingleaders #mortgagemarketing

Depth Public Relations (DepthPR), a leading provider of consultative marketing, public relations and reputation management services for the mortgage lending fintech and residential finance industries since 2006, today announced company Founder and President Kerri Milam is a recipient of HousingWire's inaugural Marketing Leaders award.

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

Top of Mind CRO Nick Belenky honored as 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leader

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, today announced HousingWire has selected Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky as a 2021 Marketing Leader. In its inaugural year, the HousingWire Marketing Leaders award program "celebrates the most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing economy" who "have a track record of transforming brands, leading teams and driving business results within their industries."

Belenky was recognized for leadership that has elevated Top of Mind's brand and marketing strategy in addition to helping hundreds of lenders maximize the impact of their marketing departments. In the last year, Belenky has grown Top of Mind's marketing team by over 300%. Additionally, he's launched several customer-facing resources such as Surefire Mortgage Marketing University, a free resource that educates lenders about basic and advanced components of mortgage marketing and how they fit together in a mature marketing program; Inside the Lenders Studio, which highlights the careers of top-producing LOs; and The Trending Mind, a video update on Surefire's features.

"It has been a record-breaking year for Top of Mind in more ways than one," said Nick Belenky. "I'm thankful to have a hand in the organization achieving all that it has and appreciative of this recognition from HousingWire."

"The housing sector is driven by sales and marketing agility and execution. The successful market-share leaders consistently demonstrate a commitment to marketing strategy, superior communication and a passion for the technology that builds relationships and closes transactions," said HW Media CEO Clayton Collins. "The Marketing Leaders award recognizes the CMOs and marketing executives who drive outsized business outcomes, transform brands and make everyone around them better."

The full list of 2021 HousingWire Marketing Leader honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

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.

Twitter: @HousingWire #HWmarketingleaders @mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced HousingWire has selected Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky as a 2021 Marketing Leader.

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

Leading Nonprofit Focused on Lifting Minority Women out of Poverty Welcomes Dr. Alice White Bussey for June 21st Economic Empowerment Fireside Chat

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham. In addition, Dr. Trayham is the CEO of ThinkZILLA Consulting, a culturally aware brand engagement firm that supports Minority Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs through program development, DE&I and business development training.

Registration for the free, women-only event is now open: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-chat-with-dr-alice-white-bussey-tickets-155538298237

"Dr. Bussey offers a global perspective on everything from women entrepreneurs to launching a successful business to overcoming challenges, and we are honored to have the opportunity to connect with her in this month's special fireside chat," Marieke McArthur, Program Coordinator for Millionaire Mastermind Academy said. "I look forward to hearing her time-tested wisdom first-hand."

The tenth of 12 children, Bussey served as Georgia's first Labor Department federal representative, developing programs for seniors, welfare clients, high-school dropouts and more. She also served as the Federal Women's Program manager for the eight-state southeastern region. In 1985, she became the first woman elected president of the Atlanta Business League. Bussey later transitioned to the floral industry when she married florist James Bussey, becoming the first African American FTD florist in Atlanta. The once local retail operation now does business internationally.

In addition, Bussey serves on the board of The International Florists Association, Georgia Council of Visitors, Atlanta Private Industry Council and many others.

The Global Mindset edition of the monthly fireside chat will focus on entrepreneurial expansion and economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners everywhere. The Millionaire Mindset Academy has already helped more than 5,000 women launch successful small businesses, while awarding scholarships and seed funding to help them create sustainable business enterprises.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy:

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

Learn more about ThinkZILLA Consulting at: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

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Dr. Alice White Bussey is internationally recognized for her ability to train and inspire small business owners. On June 21 at 2 p.m. Eastern time, Bussey will share her wisdom and experience in a fireside chat with Millionaire Mastermind Academy founder and CEO, Dr. Velma Trayham.

Related link: https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

FormFree and MX receive 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® has been named a recipient of the 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership. FormFree was recognized for collaborating with financial data firm MX to improve its customer experience through the implementation of API and token-based connections that speed data retrieval and eliminate vexing multi-factor authentication pop-ups. Together, the companies succeeded in reducing the average aggregation time for FormFree connections by 89 percent.

FormFree automates lenders' verification of loan applicants' assets, income and employment. Since its founding in 2008, FormFree has helped lenders calculate, verify and quantify what consumers can afford for over $2 trillion in mortgage loans.

"FormFree is revolutionizing the credit landscape by capturing a holistic view of each consumer's unique Financial DNA, a process that begins with the retrieval of consumer data from financial institutions and other authoritative sources," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Through our partnership with MX, we are continually advancing our data connections in ways that benefit both lenders and consumers, and we are honored to be recognized by Tearsheet for this important work."

The Tearsheet Data Awards identify and celebrate the best work in financial data, ecosystems and alternative data. A panel of industry expert judges evaluated entries in eight categories based on criteria including creativity, innovative thinking, customer value and results.

"We received dozens of entries from some of the best companies in the industry," Tearsheet said in a written statement. "It was very hard to choose single winners from so many qualified submissions."

Winners of the 2021 Data Awards were announced May 27 at Tearsheet's DataDay Conference, an event exploring the challenges and opportunities data aggregators, banks, payment firms and fintechs face as they work to build the rich financial data ecosystems that underpin the modern financial experience. View a complete list of winners here.

About FormFree:

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

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

Twitter: @RealFormFree @tearsheetco @mX #fintech #DataAwards2021

FormFree has been named a recipient of the 2021 Tearsheet Data Award for Best Data Aggregator/Fintech Partnership. FormFree was recognized for collaborating with financial data firm MX to improve its customer experience through the implementation of API and token-based connections that speed data retrieval and eliminate vexing multi-factor authentication pop-ups.

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

King of Battle Rap to change lives with latest Battle Rap Tournament

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc. has brought together some of battle raps lyrical geniuses to help one lucky winner's dream come true in winning the first annual Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Tournament. Contestants will have the opportunity starting June 1, 2021 to register on worldwidebattleoftherappers.com under one of 10 leading battle rappers in the game to guide them to the Grand Finale as their Team Captain. Giving them a chance to win $100,000 in cash, a studio produced record and a signed major record deal.

Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc. is inviting you to attend their press conference on June 7, 2021 at the infamous CoCo Studios in Atlanta, GA and meet the 10 Battle Rappers who have committed their expertise in getting their team to the top. With the support of American Rapper Cassidy, known as the King of Battle Rap, helped bring together this amazing collective of Team Captains who were happy to put their battle rap beefs if any aside to help the battle rap culture make history. The conference will give more insight on the tournament and why these 10 battle rappers wanted to make a difference.

"We wanted to set ourselves apart from other battle rap tournaments in terms of not only the large cash prize but through sophisticated technology development and virtually bring together battle rappers from around the globe," said Reginald Greene, CEO and founder of Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc. With over 4 decades working alongside some of the biggest names in music, Greene looks forward to shaping the gap in battle rap and inspire rappers to follow their dreams.

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

Interviews and photo opportunities ahead of and at the press conference will be available with:
* Reginald Greene, CEO & President, Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc.
* Cassidy, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Murda Mook, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Jag, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Daylyt, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Danny Myers, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Calicoe, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Reed Dollaz. American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* Eazy The Block Captain, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain
* T-Rex, American Battle Rapper, Team Captain

The press conference can be attended in-person or by virtual request. For further information or to confirm your attendance either virtually or in-person, please contact John D. Armstrong Jr. directly at wwbotrmediateam@gmail.com or by phone 215-221-4075.

The details of the event are as follows:

Who: Worldwide Battle of The Rappers

What: Press Conference/Interviews

Where: CoCo Studios, 767 Trabert Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318

When: Monday, June 7, 2021 2 p.m. ET

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Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Inc. has brought together some of battle raps lyrical geniuses to help one lucky winner's dream come true in winning the first annual Worldwide Battle of The Rappers Tournament. Contestants will have the opportunity starting June 1, 2021 to register under one of 10 leading battle rappers in the game to guide them to the Grand Finale as their Team Captain.

Top of Mind Networks Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard honored as 2021 HousingWire Rising Star

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, announced its Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard has been named a 2021 Rising Star by HousingWire. Now in its eighth year, the HousingWire (HW) Rising Star award program recognizes industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields.

Selected as a HW Rising Star for his effectiveness as a customer success champion, over the last year, Minard has enabled more than 16,000 loan originators to fill their production pipelines and helped hundreds of mortgage lenders achieve extraordinary results. Minard's team achieved 100% customer retention across all accounts, and in January 2021, Top of Mind customers reported 100% satisfaction with the platform.

"Ryan's success is a demonstration of his passion for client service, where he is a natural force that brings technology and origination teams together in a mutually beneficial partnership," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "His recognition as a HousingWire Rising Star is well-deserved and all of us at Top of Mind are extremely proud of Ryan's success."

"Blazing a new trail in a year that came with no road map, this year's winners tapped into their core strengths to not only help their companies navigate the tumultuous year, but set them up for success as they journey into 2021," said Brena Nath, HW+ managing editor at HousingWire. "We're honored to present HousingWire's 2021 Class of Rising Stars and their remarkable impact in the industry."

The full list of 2021 HousingWire Rising Star honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

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.

Twitter: @HousingWire #HWInsiders @mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced its Director of Customer Growth Ryan Minard has been named a 2021 Rising Star by HousingWire. Now in its eighth year, the HousingWire (HW) Rising Star award program recognizes industry professionals who have become leaders in their respective fields.

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

LBA Ware welcomes former State Bank vice president Georgia Capalbo to client success team

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has tapped former State Bank vice president Georgia Capalbo as client success product liaison. In her new role, Capalbo will assist lenders post-implementation to ensure they are leveraging CompenSafe™ to its fullest potential.

Capalbo possesses 11 years' administrative commercial banking experience, including nine years as a State Bank vice president until the company's 2018 merger with Cadence Bank. Beginning in special assets, Capalbo's role at State Bank expanded to support business intelligence, business analytics and third-party software management, where she served as a liaison between business lines and third-party software vendors to develop productivity and efficiency improvement solutions.

"Georgia's commercial mortgage banking knowledge makes her a powerful addition to the team," said LBA Ware CEO and Founder Lori Brewer. "Now on the inside looking out, Georgia possesses the lender empathy, product knowledge and technical skillset to help our clients flourish."

"I've always admired Lori and the LBA Ware team. She's made such an impact on the industry while growing an amazing company and taking care of her employees," said Capalbo. "I'm thrilled to be a part of such an innovative team and cannot wait to see what we accomplish."

Capalbo's hire and expansion of the client success team speak to LBA Ware's recent growth. In August 2020, LBA Ware onboarded its 100th CompenSafe client and was named an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company for the second year in a row, climbing more than 1,000 spots over its 2019 ranking.

About LBA Ware™:

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia.

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

Twitter: @LBAWare #mortgageindustry #mortgagetechnology #mortgagelending #peoplemovers

LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has tapped former State Bank vice president Georgia Capalbo as client success product liaison.

Related link: https://go.lbaware.com/

Plan sponsors should prepare for smooth sailing for ‘SECURE Act 2.0’ retirement reform bill

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) issued a statement today notifying plan sponsors of pending bipartisan legislation that could significantly impact employer-sponsored retirement plans. The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021 on Wednesday, May 5; now the bill moves on to the full House, where it enjoys considerable bipartisan support.

Designed to build on the SECURE Act - and, consequently, dubbed the 'SECURE Act 2.0' - the proposed retirement reform legislation seeks to enhance the long-term financial security of millions of Americans by providing wider access to retirement savings. While most provisions of the legislation would apply to plan years beginning after December 31, 2022, certain provisions would apply after December 31, 2021.

SBA Principal Andy Adams offered the following summary of SECURE Act 2.0 provisions that are likely to affect a majority of retirement plan sponsors. According to Adams, the bill:

* Requires plan sponsors to automatically enroll employees in 401(k) and 403(b) plans unless they specifically opt out

* Introduces several changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules:

- Raises the RMD age (the age at which participants must begin withdrawing from their retirement accounts) from 72 to 75 over 10 years

- Reduces the individual tax penalty for failure to take the RMD

- Provides more flexibility in the allowable timing, amounts and features of life annuities to satisfy RMD requirements

- Expands the amount that can be excluded from RMD rules if used to purchase qualified longevity annuity contracts

* Ties the IRA catch-up contribution limit, which allows those age 50 and older to make additional contributions beyond the standard limit, to inflation

* Creates new, higher catch-up contribution limits that apply at ages 62, 63 and 64 for those who participate in employer-sponsored retirement plans, including SIMPLE plans

* Allows individuals to pay down a student loan instead of contributing to a 401(k) plan and still receive an employer match in their retirement plan

* Allows employers to offer small, immediate financial incentives to employees to join retirement plans

* Requires plan sponsors to allow part-time employees who work at least 500 hours a year for 2 consecutive years (not 3 years, as under current law) to participate in company 401(k) plans

* Gives plan sponsors greater flexibility in correcting plan errors, for example:

- Allows more time to correct missed contributions to employees' retirement accounts without penalties

- Expands the scope of the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System (EPCRS), which allows plan sponsors to self-report errors to the IRS and correct those errors without drastic penalties

* Limits the degree to which plans may seek to recoup excess retirement plans payments from participants

* Instructs the Department of Labor to issue new guidance for benchmarking of target date funds

* Limits the disclosures required to those not participating in plans

* Creates a central data repository for lost participants (the 'Retirement Savings Lost and Found')

* Requires plan sponsors to provide participants with at least one paper account statement per year

* Adjusts top-heavy rules for certain DC plans

* Gives employers latitude to rely on employee self-certification that hardship distribution requirements have been met

Certain additional provisions, Adams noted, apply only to public employer plans or to special classes of individuals such as military personnel, firefighters and first responders. Other provisions not summarized here are likely to affect only a small percentage of plans. Read the full text of H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021, here.

"With strong, bipartisan support for this legislation among both House and Senate membership, the odds are good that the so-called 'SECURE Act 2.0' will enjoy a relatively smooth path toward final passage," said Adams. "Retirement plan sponsors should take this opportunity to familiarize themselves with the bill's provisions and put a strategy in place for implementing necessary plan changes by the end of next year."

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

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

#EmployeeBenefits #BenefitsConsulting #RetirementLegislation

Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) issued a statement today notifying plan sponsors of pending bipartisan legislation that could significantly impact employer-sponsored retirement plans.

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

Sponsors Can Help At-Risk Asians Travel Safely in Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled.

According to co-founder Soan Gunawan, "When we heard about the horrific attacks we wanted to help. We figured the most immediately useful thing we can do in the near term is sponsor rides for those who are genuinely fearful of local travel, especially at night. And if we can provide a stellar experience for both rider and sponsor, we can maintain the service for as long as the assaults continue."

Both those who want a ride and those who wish to sponsor one can do so by visiting sponsoraride.net.

Individuals and businesses who donate at least $25.00 to provide rides for Asians at risk can be mentioned on the website as members of the Hero Circle.

Riders get reimbursed by filling out a Google form on the site, and submitting a selfie and a photo of their receipt from Lyft, Uber, or the taxi company (necessary so as to discourage fraud).

"We notice that both sides of the transaction feel rewarded," says co-founder Anna Chu Lin. "The traveler has the cost of their safe ride underwritten, and the sponsor gets well-deserved recognition for helping someone at risk get to where they need to go. We are always thinking of new ways to reward both the sponsor and the rider."

If they like, sponsors who join the Hero Circle can have their own non-profit, school, church, or enterprise mentioned on the agency's partners' social media, which receive over 290,000 unique views a month. In addition, when sponsors underwrite more than $50.00 for rides a donation is made in their name to Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta (advancingjustice-atlanta.org).

Sponsor a Ride emphasizes that they only sponsor essential travel, not pleasure trips. Atlanta is the test market; in June they hope to begin serving Baltimore, D.C, Cleveland, Chicago, and San Diego.

For more information go to https://www.sponsoraride.net/. https://twitter.com/RideSponsor, https://www.instagram.com/sponsoraride/

MEDIA CONTACT
John A Toomey
E-mail: fixxer@prodigy.net
Phone Number: 626-230-8862

Due to increases in violent attacks and threats against Asians in recent months, many feel unsafe travelling in Atlanta via public transit or on foot. Sponsor a Ride is a new service, funded entirely by donations, which addresses the problem by underwriting Lyft, Uber, and cab trips for Asians who are female, seniors, or disabled.

Related link: https://www.sponsoraride.net/

Top of Mind launches ‘Retention Center’ to help loan originators foster customer loyalty

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, today announced it has launched the Surefire CRM Retention Center to help loan originators (LOs) foster loyalty among their clients.

The Retention Center is an online retention gift store that enables loan originators (LOs) to curate a gift-receiving experience for clients in lieu of or in addition to corporate-level client retention initiatives. Within the Retention Center, LOs can build automated retention gift campaigns based on rules such as loan type (refinance or purchase), loan amount and occasion. Once a retention gift campaign has been activated, Top of Mind dynamically customizes, professionally packages and ships the retention gift to its recipient. Retention Center gift options include bamboo cutting boards, premium whole-bean coffee, a self-inking address stamper and dynamic birthday cards.

"There are innumerable studies that illustrate how customer retention is a critical component of company growth. Retaining customers is less expensive than acquiring new ones, and loyal customers are more likely to spend more and refer family and friends," said Top of Mind Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky. "We launched the Retention Center to help lenders strengthen borrower repeat business with unique gifting opportunities that make clients feel valued and help originators stay 'top of mind.'"

Top of Mind's Surefire CRM is the most-used CRM and marketing platform in the mortgage industry. Mortgage professionals of all stripes - including retail, wholesale, consumer direct and bank lenders - strengthen referral partnerships and deepen their emotional connections with borrowers to cultivate clients for life.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's Surefire CRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced it has launched the Surefire CRM Retention Center to help loan originators (LOs) foster loyalty among their clients.

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

Dr. Bernice King, Martin Luther King III & Jason Carter Join The Peoples’ Agenda to Launch Statewide Votercades on John Lewis National Day of Action

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- In an effort to bring attention to the onslaught of voter suppression laws and ignite public support for bills to restore protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda (Peoples' Agenda) will join local and national partners to host Votercades, teach-ins and other events throughout the state on John Lewis Voting Rights Day of Action, 2 PM Saturday May 8, 2021.

For a city-by-city schedule of Votercades and events visit https://tinyurl.com/peoplesagenda.

Charles Steele, president, SCLC; Jason Carter, grandson of former President Jimmy Carter; Dr. Bernice King and Martin King III, the children of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Cheryl Lowery, daughter of Dr. Joseph E. Lowery; and other children of civil rights leaders will be on hand to kick off the Votercades during a press conference 2 PM Saturday May 8, 2021 at The King Center on Auburn Ave. The press conference will be broadcasted as part of a national press conference hosted by Transformative Justice Coalition in Washington, DC.

"We expect the participation on Saturday to be even larger than our Votercades during the runoffs because on the same day, same time, concerned citizens will drive through various U.S. cities to bring attention to the urgent need for policies that make voting easier, not harder," said Helen Butler, executive director of the Peoples' Agenda. "Here in the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement we are determined to send a loud message that, as our founder, Dr. Joseph Lowery said, 'We're not going back. We've marched too hard, died too young and bleed too profusely to allow anyone to turn back the hands of time on our journey to justice' - even in a global pandemic."

Created in response to the COVID-19 crisis, Votercades are presidential-style motorcades that are safer than marching during the pandemic. In many cities they will be followed by outdoor or virtual activism villages providing information for citizens to become civically involved. Votercades were instrumental in bringing attention to the importance of the 2020 election and were used to turn out Black and Brown voters in record numbers during the Georgia Senate runoff in Jan.

Dekalb and Clayton County Votercades and a caravan from The Carter Center will join the Atlanta group at The King Center. After the press conference they will proceed through the city, ending at Cascade United Methodist Church where they will have a teach-in. Other Georgia cities hosting events include: Athens, Albany, Augusta, LaGrange, Loganville, Macon, Savannah, Statesboro, and Hinesville.

For starting locations go to https://tinyurl.com/peoplesagenda and for Gwinett County, https://tinyurl.com/peoplesagenda1 .

Partners joining the Peoples' Agenda for the John Lewis Voting Rights Day of Action include leaders from civil rights, faith, labor and the business community the Voting Rights Alliance, Clayton County Black Women's Roundtable and Westside Neighbors United in Macon. Current bills the groups are supporting are S1 (For The People Act); HR 4 (The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act); and HR 51 (Washington, DC Admissions Act), making the District of Columbia the 51st state and empower the predominately Black residents with equal voting rights.

Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization performing year-round voter registration, education and mobilization in Black communities throughout Georgia. Led by board chair, Rev. J. A. Milner, and Butler, the organization has headquarters in Atlanta and offices in Athens, Albany, Macon, Augusta, LaGrange and Savannah. For more information visit http://thepeoplesagenda.org/, email coalition@bellsouth.net or call the Peoples' Agenda at (404) 653-1199.

MEDIA CONTACTS

Contact: Edrea Davis- edmedia@dogonvillage.com

Sean Davis - otssean7@gmail.com

Phone: 770.961.6200/818.613.9521 (text)

In an effort to bring attention to the onslaught of voter suppression laws and ignite public support for bills to restore protections of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda (Peoples' Agenda) will join local and national partners to host Votercades, teach-ins and other events throughout the state on John Lewis Voting Rights Day of Action, 2 PM Saturday May 8, 2021.

Related link: http://www.thepeoplesagenda.org/

Strategic Benefits Advisors welcomes Kah-Lee Wong as senior benefits consultant

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) announced that Kah-Lee Wong, FSA, EA, MAAA, has joined the firm as a senior benefits consultant. In this role, Wong will work closely with organizations to provide actuarial consulting services and solve challenges related to their employee benefits plans.

Wong has over 30 years' experience leading benefit consulting teams with a focus on defined benefit (DB) and health and welfare (H&W) plans. Prior to joining SBA, Wong was a managing consultant at private actuarial and benefits consulting firm Cambridge Advisory Group for 13 years. Other roles include nearly two decades at global retirement and benefits consulting firm Mercer, where she was a principal. Wong's experience encompasses a range of benefits-related services for large- and medium-sized companies, including actuarial valuation, plan compliance, M&A due diligence, plan termination and plan administration.

"Kah-Lee's reputation as a highly accomplished actuary and employee benefits professional precedes her. She excels at understanding the needs of plan sponsors and guiding teams to provide exemplary service," said SBA Co-Founder and Principal Mindy Zatto. "She is a welcome addition to SBA and will play a vital role in helping clients optimize their benefits offerings."

Wong holds a bachelor's degree in business administration (BBA) with a concentration in actuarial science and finance from the University of Texas at Austin.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 1,000 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002 by veteran consultants Mindy Zatto and Andy Adams, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of over 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry. For more information, visit http://www.sba-inc.com/.

Independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) announced that Kah-Lee Wong, FSA, EA, MAAA, has joined the firm as a senior benefits consultant. In this role, Wong will work closely with organizations to provide actuarial consulting services and solve challenges related to their employee benefits plans.

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

Mortgage Bankers Association Honors Top of Mind’s David Orsini as a 2021 Tech All-Star for Pioneering Advancements in Mortgage Marketing Technology

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, today announced Chief Product Officer David Orsini has been named a 2021 Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

Orsini was recognized for blazing the trail for mortgage marketing innovation by leading the development of Surefire CRM, the first CRM and marketing automation platform built specifically for the mortgage industry. In defining what a mortgage CRM and marketing automation platform should be, Orsini cemented innumerable innovative "firsts" as table-stakes capabilities. Notably, Orsini enabled Surefire as the first CRM to integrate with mortgage loan origination systems, enabling automation of in-process communication between loan officers and borrowers. Additionally, Orsini led Surefire as the first CRM to automate essential mortgage marketing compliance capabilities.

"From the beginning, David has had a knack for getting to the root of lender issues," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "His vision and unique skill for transforming mortgage lenders' pain points into technology solutions have established Surefire as the gold standard for mortgage marketing. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this honor."

Orsini also spearheaded bringing Top of Mind's Client for Life workflow to market. Client for Life is an automated workflow that carefully curates an award-winning mix of interactive emails, direct mail marketing, personalized voicemail recordings and dynamic text messaging to a borrower five years after closing. This loyalty-building workflow includes Power Calls, a feature that allows users to automate client and prospect telephone follow-up, and Power Messaging, a feature that keeps everyone on the same page with in-process updates delivered through text message.

"It has been a pleasure to develop groundbreaking technology and grow professionally within Top of Mind," said Orsini. "I'm both deeply humbled and re-energized by receiving this meaningful industry recognition. I look forward to continuing to innovate and to contribute to a maturing mortgage technology ecosystem."

For 20 years, the MBA has recognized outstanding mortgage technology leaders with the Tech All-Star Award program. 2021 Tech All-Star winners will be recognized at the MBA Spring Conference, April 20-22.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's Surefire CRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@mortgagecrm #digitalmortgage #MBASPRING21 @mortgagebankersassociation

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced Chief Product Officer David Orsini has been named a 2021 Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

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

Compleat Software Invited to Join the Information Technology Alliance (ITA) as an Alliance Partner

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Being recognized for its clear commitment to providing superior technology products and solutions to small and medium-size businesses, Compleat Software has joined the Information Technology Alliance (ITA).

ITA is the highly regarded international not-for-profit association of leading Consulting and VAR firms, CPA firms, and technology product/service providers. The ITA invitation was extended because of the high level of support and service Compleat Software has provided to their business partners and clients, and for their commitment to being a leader in the information technology (IT) industry.

"The primary focus of ITA is to provide an independent forum for leading IT business owners to exchange information, share best practices, assess the current status and future direction of the profession, and thereby to improve their overall business results," said Shawn Slavin, President of ITA. "In becoming an Alliance Partner in ITA, Compleat Software has shown that they are committed to being part of the long-term success of their business partners and their end user clients."

"Being an ITA Alliance Partner is a great way to meet, and network with, some of the biggest and best firms in the IT business," said Bill Hammer, GM of North America of Compleat Software. "We are always looking for ways to improve our products and to help our business partners grow and add more value to their clients. Having this ITA membership opportunity will allow both our people, and our clients, to be more successful in the future."

Current Compleat Software Partners that are ITA Members:

AcctTwo Shared Services, LLC, BCS ProSoft, Inc., BTerrell Group LLP, Business Technology Partners LLP, Express Information Systems, JMT Consulting Group, Inc., LBMC Technology Solutions

About ITA

ITA, http://www.italliance.com/, is a not-for-profit professional trade association of leading firms and companies whose purpose is to share information and build relationships that improve the way member firms do business. Because the ITA membership roster consists of many of the most highly regarded mid-market technology professionals and product/service providers, ITA enjoys substantial collective influence and often acts as an authoritative voice for the IT profession.

About Compleat Software

Compleat Software is a global SaaS company providing leading edge AP Automation and P2P "purchase to pay" solutions that offer the next generation automation at an affordable cost for the SME market. Delivering a single seamless, paperless process that incorporates for e-invoicing, purchase invoice approval, purchase order and receipting along with Savings as a Service.

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

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Being recognized for its clear commitment to providing superior technology products and solutions to small and medium-size businesses, Compleat Software has joined the Information Technology Alliance (ITA).

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

Indigo in Motion: long-time studio is in high gear and on a new path

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- For more than 20 years Indigo Studios has been creating beautiful CGI content for its long-standing clients like Caterpillar, Ford, Daimler AG and Hasbro, to name a few. Once again, Indigo has pushed the creative bar even further by launching Indigo in Motion, a dedicated motion design and VFX platform in their Atlanta offices, with the studio's Detroit, Chicago and London offices supporting the charge.

A link to our latest reel can be found here: https://indigostudios.com/reel/

Indigo's goal is to become one of the leaders in motion for the automotive and other industries needing creative storytelling.

"When we commit to a new offering for our clients, we don't do it halfway," said Peter Stamos, CEO of Indigo Studios. "Our clients are part of our family. And we're an extension of their marketing teams. So, it's only natural for us to make big decisions like this one, with them in mind."

Building and investing in the studio's infrastructure pipeline was a large part of this venture for Indigo. But that was only half of the investment. "We knew that if Indigo in Motion was going to be successful, we would need to bring on board some of the very best artists in the business," Stamos said. "So, that's what we did."

Indigo hired Felipe Roque, a seasoned artist in CGI and 3D, and a solid leader in the automotive sector. "Felipe was a must-have for us," said Indigo's Director of CGI Chris Clor. "To call him a 'car enthusiast' is selling it short. This guy, lives and breathes automobiles - and that dedication is reflected in his art."

Also added to the Indigo in Motion roster are Senior 3D artists Corin Segar and Dariusz Macowski, with decades of combined automotive experience.

Stamos is quick to note that the changes to his studio are added services and not replacement services. "We've invested in motion but we're still in the business of making beautiful CGI stills," he said. "Client demand is high in both areas and we're pleased to provide our expertise in both. Now, we're simply offering a whole new opportunity for our current clients and for clients to come."

Founded in 1996, Indigo Studios is headquartered in Atlanta, GA with offices in Chicago, Detroit and London, England. With services that include production, CGI, animation, motion design, VFX, retouching and experiential, Indigo Studios is always looking for what's at the heart of an experience and expressing it, picture perfect. Because, Indigo believes the best way to tell a good story is to tell it beautifully.

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

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For more than 20 years Indigo Studios has been creating beautiful CGI content for its long-standing clients like Caterpillar, Ford, Daimler AG and Hasbro, to name a few. Once again, Indigo has pushed the creative bar even further by launching Indigo in Motion.

Related link: https://indigostudios.com/

Top of Mind Welcomes Former MonitorBase Chief Revenue Officer and Mortgage Industry Veteran Rick Webster as VP of Client Strategy

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, announced it has added mortgage and marketing expert Rick Webster as VP of client strategy. In this role, Webster will serve as the firm's client-facing liaison, leveraging martech best practices, out-of-the-box automation and digital marketing expertise to ensure Surefire CRM users achieve their goals.

As the leader of Top of Mind's Blueprints for Success initiative, Webster will collaborate with the firm's sales and account management teams to help users maximize Surefire CRM capabilities. In addition to identifying and driving Top of Mind best practices, Webster will leverage both his fintech experience at MonitorBase and considerable insider knowledge of marketing and funnel strategies to guide mortgage lender success.

"Rick Webster's rare combination of marketing, technology and mortgage business experience make him an exceptionally valuable evangelist for the Surefire CRM platform and a proven resource for helping mortgage lenders realize topflight marketing outcomes," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "With his expertise in mortgage marketing and successful background in digital advertising, Rick will be a strategic asset to advancing our clients' marketing objectives."

In addition to Webster's previous role as chief revenue officer of MonitorBase, a SaaS B2B fintech platform utilizing AI and big data to enhance predictability, marketing and customer retention for banks, realtors and mortgage lenders, his career achievements span the mortgage, marketing and technology industries, including serving as vice president at Doorway Home Loans and mortgage-related roles at Merrill Lynch and E*TRADE. Most recently, Webster was at the helm of PierBase as an advisor to early-stage SaaS startups providing revenue-generating growth strategies. He is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and events, including HousingWire's engage.marketing.

"I'm extremely honored to join the team at Top of Mind," said Webster. "I look forward to evangelizing the power of the Surefire platform and helping our clients drive deeper outcomes using our technology."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, announced it has added mortgage and marketing expert Rick Webster as VP of client strategy.

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

Best-Selling Author and Executive Coach, David Nour To Release 11th Book, Curve Benders, On April 27

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- On the heels of his successful podcast of the same name, "CURVE BENDERS," Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach, David Nour will release his 11th book April 27, 2021 and offering leaders at a strategic crossroads insight on how to capitalize on their strategic relationships. Senior leadership and board advisor, educator, executive coach, and bestselling author, David Nour is internationally recognized as the leading expert on the application of strategic relationships in profitable growth, sustained innovation, and lasting change.

"'CURVE BENDERS' focuses on a roadmap of how strategic relationships can dramatically alter our non-linear growth trajectory against the forces that will shape the future of how we'll work, live, play and serve others," said David Nour. "I hope that this book offers some motivation but also will serve as a guide to what you want in life and how you can get it."

Since 2008, Nour has had his eleven books translated into eight languages thus far and include the bestseller "Relationship Economics(r)" (Wiley), "Co-Create" (St. Martin's Press), and now "Curve Benders" (Wiley, 2021).

Nour serves as a trusted advisor and coaches global corporate leaders. He is an adjunct professor at the Goizueta Business School at Emory University and was named to the Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Professionals and the Thinkers 50 Radar Class of 2021 lists. A Forbes Leadership contributor on the Future of Work, and an Inc. contributor on Relationship Economics, Nour's unique insights have been featured in a variety of prominent publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fast Company, Huffington Post Business, Entrepreneur and Knowledge@Wharton. He's also the host of the popular "Curve Benders" podcast.

In addition to his advisory roles and executive coaching, Nour delivers an estimated 50 customized keynotes annually for global brands, association conferences, and academic forums on strategic business relationships and organizational value creation. Tailoring content for audiences from boardrooms to ballrooms, delivered in-person or high-res virtually, he shares unique insights and an independent perspective, peppered with interactive moments and real-world takeaways, to inspire people to think and behave differently in the face of continued global disruptions.

Born in Iran, Nour immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with $100, limited family ties and no fluency in English. He graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in business management and went on to earn an Executive MBA from the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He resides in Atlanta, GA, with his family.

Recent Praise for "CURVE BENDERS"

"Curve Benders is sure to become a staple in our lexicon, like Game Changer, Originals, Loonshots, and Blue Ocean Strategy." - Jude Buckley, EVP Mobile - Samsung Electronics America.

"Curve Benders is Nour's Covid moment - that for all of us to remain relevant, we must invest in our biggest asset: our strategic relationships, to learn and grow faster than we've ever done so in the past." - Marshall Goldsmith, Thinkers50 Hall of Fame.

"I really enjoyed Nour's lens on the personal S-curve in Curve Benders; what a brilliant way to think about your reinvention to remain relevant in the future of work." - Garry Ridge, Chairman & CEO - WD-40 Company

For more information, please visit http://www.nourgroup.com/.

On the heels of his successful podcast of the same name, "CURVE BENDERS," Leadership Advisor and Executive Coach, David Nour will release his 11th book April 27, 2021 and offering leaders at a strategic crossroads insight on how to capitalize on their strategic relationships.

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

Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable Break from Battling Voter Suppression to Honor Valiant Women of the Vote

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Despite the ongoing efforts of many leaders to suppress the voices of Georgia residents, Black and Brown voters turned out in record numbers, electing the most diverse leadership in the state's history. Last week, the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda's women's network, Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (BWR), took a short break from their fight against archaic voter suppression laws to recognize the historic leadership of local Black women during a virtual event, "Celebrating Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced."

"Black women have worked extremely hard over the past year to make sure every eligible voter was able to cast a ballot that counted without fear or intimidation," said Helen Butler, executive director of the Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda. "We wanted to take a moment to recognize the impact their service has had on our community, locally and nationally."

The first valiant woman of the vote, Dekalb County Commissioner Mereda Johnson, was elected to serve District 5 in 2015. A co-founding partner with the law firm of Johnson Hopewell Coleman, Commissioner Johnson has been a practicing attorney for more than 33 years, concentrating in family law. In 1985, she became the first Black female judge appointed in DeKalb County Courts.

"I decided to be a part of the change I wanted to see in Dekalb," said Commissioner Johnson. "Everyday I wake up to serve my neighbors and try to improve the quality of life in my community."

Gwinnett County Commissioner Nicole Love Hendrickson was elected chair of the Board of Commissioners in 2020, making her the first African American to hold this position. She was the founding director of the Gwinnett County Community Outreach program where she launched several community-based initiatives and has served on the boards of the United Way Gwinnett Community and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Elected in 2020, Henry County Commissioner Carlotta Harrell is the daughter of a pastor and a freedom fighter. She is a managing partner and VP of Business Development with The Harrell Group, a women-owned consulting firm. Commissioner Harrell served as chief of staff for the Henry County Commissioner in District V and was a consultant for the Georgia Conference of African American Mayors, assisting mayors and cities with identifying over $300 million dollars in funding for infrastructure and economic development projects.

Prior to being sworn in as the county's first Black and first woman chairperson, Cobb County Commissioner Lisa Cupid served on the Board of Commissioners for eight years representing District Four. Commissioner Cupid is an attorney and former mediator, policy analyst and manufacturing process engineer. She is known as a strong advocate for the fair treatment of all of Cobb's residents and stakeholders regardless of geographic, demographic or economic standing. Her accomplishments include championing Cobb's newly instituted Sunday transit service and advocating for enhanced public safety measures.

The Rita Jackson Samuels Trailblazer Award was given to Felicia M. Davis, the co-founder of HBCU Green Fund and convener of Clayton County Black Women's Roundtable. Davis has been a staunch advocate for climate justice and spent just as much time promoting voting. Mentored by renowned civil rights leader, Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Davis has led voter registration, education and mobilization initiatives locally and nationally. She serves on the board of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and was a partner with the late Rita Samuels in Women Flying High, a business devoted to increasing women's participation in Atlanta airport contracts.

"My friend, Dr. Rita Jackson Samuels, would be so proud of the historic number of Black women elected officials in Georgia," said Davis. "Rita dedicated her life to women's empowerment, especially getting Black women elected. Today we're leading in Clayton, Cobb, Gwinnett, Dekalb, Henry and Douglas Counties, and throughout the state."

Dr. Samuels was a civil and women's right's visionary who worked alongside some of the most powerful leaders in the country including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. She became the first Black woman in Georgia's history to serve on the staff of a Georgia Governor and went on to serve in the staff of President Jimmy Carter.

The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda ( http://thepeoplesagenda.org/ ) is proud to promote health, wealth, and economic prosperity for women through Georgia Black Women's Roundtable, an affiliate of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation's Black Women's Roundtable (blackwomensroundtable.org); an intergenerational leadership development, mentoring, and empowerment arm for Black women and girls that stays at the forefront of championing justice and equitable public policies.

Contact: Edrea Davis
Phone: (770) 961-6200)/ (818) 613-9521

Despite the ongoing efforts of many leaders to suppress the voices of Georgia residents, Black and Brown voters turned out in record numbers, electing the most diverse leadership in the state's history. The Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda's women's network, Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (BWR) recognized the historic leadership of local Black women.

Related link: http://www.thepeoplesagenda.org/

Top of Mind Debuts Bidirectional Connection Between Its Surefire Automated Mortgage Marketing Platform and Salesforce CRM

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind) today announced the debut of a bidirectional data connection between Surefire, the number-one platform for automated mortgage marketing, and Salesforce, the world's most popular enterprise CRM. The connection gives mortgage lenders unprecedented choice and control over the way information is shared between their enterprise CRM and mortgage marketing technologies.

Salesforce is not required to reap the benefits of Surefire, which offers native CRM capabilities. However, Top of Mind's tie-in with Salesforce Lightning Connect helps banks, credit unions and independent mortgage companies that have already invested in Salesforce maximize the effectiveness of their marketing programs by playing to the unique strengths of each platform.

"For an enterprise-class lender, there's no better CRM than Salesforce - and there's no better mortgage marketing automation tool than Surefire," said Top of Mind Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer Erik Enright. "We've made it easy for lenders to leverage the best of both systems and tailor the experience to the exact way they do business."

Top of Mind's connection with Salesforce comes pre-configured with default mapping to Salesforce data fields, making it easy to use out of the box. By adjusting a few simple toggles, lenders can specify exactly what data should be shared between systems, which direction the data should flow and when it should be pushed. For instance, lenders may wish to share just leads and contacts, or they may choose to share tasks, events, emails, and phone call records. Records can be shared as they are created, or they can be shared every time they're updated. Lenders can even create and share custom data fields.

"We built this connection to give mortgage lenders choice and control over the way Salesforce and Surefire work together - without the need to hire a six-figure developer or consultant," said Enright. "Whether loan originators log into both systems or only use one system of record, the data flow can be adjusted to suit."

Lenders that use Salesforce Sales Cloud to manage leads and customers can turn on Top of Mind's marketing automation workflows to engage contacts with dynamic content designed to win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. If a company prefers to build its customer journeys with Salesforce Marketing Cloud instead of Surefire, it can still make its marketing automation more impactful with Top of Mind's award-winning content. And whether a lender uses Salesforce Sales Cloud, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, or both, its marketing program can be greatly enhanced by the application of Top of Mind's Blueprints for Success, a set of mortgage marketing best practices informed by the team's more than 450 years of mortgage industry experience.

For more information about Top of Mind's connection with Salesforce, request a demo.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks ( https://www.topofmind.com ) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@mortgagecrm @salesforce #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind) today announced the debut of a bidirectional data connection between Surefire, the number-one platform for automated mortgage marketing, and Salesforce, the world's most popular enterprise CRM.

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

Top of Mind’s Surefire CRM Integrates with LendingPad LOS to Streamline Communication Throughout the Loan Origination Process

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, today announced an integration between its Surefire CRM and the LendingPad(r) suite of loan origination solutions (LOS).

The direct API connection enables real-time sharing of contact records and loan milestones between LendingPad and Surefire CRM, which in turn allows lenders to automate the delivery of personalized communication that enhances the loan applicant experience and keeps deals moving forward. For instance, originators can use Surefire CRM to dynamically generate and deploy interactive content that walks first-time homebuyers through what to expect during the loan process. The system can automatically "nudge" applicants who need to submit documents to complete their loan applications. And once an application is complete, Surefire CRM keeps all stakeholders up to date on the loan's status at every stage in the origination process, eliminating the need for borrowers and loan originators to play phone tag.

"We've been hearing from more lenders as well as independent mortgage brokers that LendingPad has become their LOS of choice thanks to its quick speed-to-value and smooth URLA execution," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "We have responded swiftly to that market demand with a seamless integration that lets lenders combine the agility and efficiency of LendingPad with the power of industry-leading marketing automation tools and dynamic content from Surefire CRM."

LendingPad offers a full suite of cloud-based LOS solutions for mortgage brokers, independent mortgage companies, banks and credit unions with fast implementation and flexible pricing that scales to teams of any size, from just a few users to enterprise institutions. Each edition of the LendingPad LOS fully supports the redesigned Uniform Residential Loan Application (URLA) and is Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO) v3.4 compliant.

"LendingPad is an agile, modern LOS with a commitment to serving mortgage lenders - and helping them compete - woven into our DNA," said LendingPad Managing Director Wes Yuan. "Our integration with Top of Mind's Surefire CRM delivers on that commitment by enabling originators to stay engaged with borrowers throughout the loan process in a way that's both personal and efficient."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks ( https://www.topofmind.com ) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About LendingPad:

LendingPad Corp ( https://www.lendingpad.com ) provides a complete suite of loan origination solutions for banks, brokers, and institutions via its LendingPad LOS product line. LendingPad is designed to streamline operations, strengthen communication, and reduce costs in mortgage lending. The cloud-based solutions include end-to-end features such as point-of-sale, document management and loan fulfillment. LendingPad is a winner of the 2021 HousingWire Tech100 award and one of the Top 10 Mortgage Solution Providers by Banking CIO magazine. The platform is endorsed by the National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) and the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) and is a premier member of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).

@mortgagecrm @LendingPad #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced an integration between its Surefire CRM and the LendingPad(r) suite of loan origination solutions (LOS).

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

Top of Mind Partners with MBS Highway to Make Real Estate Report Cards Available Through Surefire CRM

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, has partnered with MBS Highway to distribute Real Estate Report Cards through Top of Mind's award-winning Surefire CRM.

MBS Highway's Real Estate Report Card is a single-page dashboard that provides homebuyers a high-level overview of a home's value couched within the context of neighborhood real estate data. Designed to position mortgage lenders and their real estate agent partners as market experts, Real Estate Report Cards include graphs depicting a property's historical and forecasted appreciation, affordability index and current neighborhood inventory. Real Estate Report Cards can be co-branded with real estate agents to strengthen referral partnerships.

Top of Mind's integration with MBS Highway enables lenders to generate and distribute Real Estate Report Cards from Surefire CRM, facilitating their seamless deployment via email or text in tandem with Surefire CRM's award-winning marketing campaigns and automated workflows.

"We are very pleased to announce the integration of MBS Highway with Top of Mind," said MBS Highway Founder and CEO Barry Habib. "This will make it even easier for our mutual clients to maximize the benefits of these two powerful tools, especially during the changing market."

"Loan officers are always looking for ways to help borrowers make better-informed buying decisions and integrating Real Estate Report Cards within Surefire makes that possible at scale," said Top of Mind Chief Revenue Officer Nick Belenky. "We're proud to partner with MBS Highway to deliver a world-class, omnichannel marketing experience for our mutual customers."

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About MBS Highway:

MBS Highway is a Holmdel, New Jersey-based mortgage intelligence and sales effectiveness platform that enables mortgage industry professionals to interpret, forecast, and leverage activity in the mortgage markets to drive value to potential homebuyers. MBS Highway offers exclusive information that mortgage professionals can rely on for ultimate relevance, speed, and precision. The Company aims to deliver products that enhance the value mortgage professionals can provide to existing and prospective customers, increasing their topline revenue and overall customer experience. For more information, visit www.mbshighway.com.

@mortgagecrm @MBSHighway #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has partnered with MBS Highway to distribute Real Estate Report Cards through Top of Mind's award-winning Surefire CRM.

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

Top of Mind’s Power Video Helps Loan Originators Build Personal Connections with Clients, Prospects and Referral Partners – in Seconds

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, today announced the launch of Power Video, a new toolset within Surefire CRM that makes it easy to record and send videos to clients, prospects and referral partners at scale.

Loan originators (LOs) do not need any special software to use Power Video; instead, they can record videos directly within Surefire CRM or upload videos from any mobile device. Lenders can send video content to clients and referral partners via email or text message on a one-off basis or as part of an automated, targeted marketing workflow.

"You can't always talk to your customers face-to-face, but that doesn't mean you can't make a connection that's both personal and powerful," said Top of Mind Executive Vice President of Sales Nick Belenky. "We built Power Video to make it easy for lenders to manage video communication at scale, whether they have one LO or ten thousand LOs."

Frontline originators don't even have to log in to Surefire CRM to benefit from Power Video. Explains Belenky, "Let's say a lender wants to send a video birthday greeting to every past client. With Power Video, the marketing manager can send the entire origination team a script with a link to record their birthday greeting - all via text message. The system automatically uploads each LO's video clip to the right folder in the Surefire content library, and then the workflow is ready to deploy in a centralized fashion."

Power Video offers lenders scalability and built-in compliance controls that are not available in other mortgage video solutions. Every Power Video automatically becomes part of the lender's audit file in Surefire, making it easy to respond to records requests in the event of a compliance audit.

For more information, visit https://www.topofmind.com/power-video/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals can effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

@mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage #PowerVideo #SurefireCRM

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, today announced the launch of Power Video, a new toolset within Surefire CRM that makes it easy to record and send videos to clients, prospects and referral partners at scale.

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

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