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Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation again win the Global Excellence Award (GEA) for 2023

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation have again won the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR). This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding success in creating sustainable solutions through partnership, innovation, and best practices in order to advance its mission of eradicating poverty by fostering development and promoting affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all.

"We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps that are urgently needed to shift the world to a sustainable and resilient path as we embark on this collective journey," Wilshire stated.

As conflicts and divisive international issues arise, the Wilshire Foundation has advanced its humanitarian efforts and funding capabilities to provide shelter and placement for refugees from wars and establish self-sustained communities in India and Africa. The foundation recognizes that international trade can be an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction while creating an important source of income for both the private and public sector in developing countries. This mission to transform poverty goes hand-in-hand with strategies to improve health and education, reduce inequality, and spur economic growth-all while tackling climate change and working to preserve our oceans and forests.

"Partnerships and collaborations between nations, researchers, and industry teams have highlighted the incredible things we can do together as we promote awareness of sustainable change. The result is transforming not only human equality but also creating economic solutions that deliver new inspiration to every generation on our planet. Our dedicated teams are already bringing us closer and closer to seeing real change," Taylor said.

During a time when most companies and institutions are battling severe economic fluctuation and political crises, the Wilshire Foundation has been receiving praise and funding that will expand its sustainable, innovative, and award-winning programs and projects. Inspired by the tenets of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization (WTO), the foundation's cutting-edge financial structures have put it in the spotlight of companies to continue to watch.

The CISFR's Global Excellence Award will be presented to the Wilshire Foundation in New York, New York, on April 24, 2023. Members of the CISFR include the World Trade Organization, the United Nations, International Conscious Capital, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

For more information, visit: http://www.wilshirefoundation.net/

Taylor Wilshire and the Wilshire Foundation have again won the Global Excellence Award (GEA) from the Consortium of International Social and Financial Responsibility (CISFR). This award highlights the Wilshire Foundation's outstanding success in creating sustainable solutions through partnership, innovation, and best practices in order to advance its mission of eradicating poverty by fostering development and promoting affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all.

Related link: http://wilshirefoundation.net/

NPA Names Kozlowski, Meissner as 2023 Winners of Annual Awards

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- As it celebrates its twentieth anniversary, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that Lisa Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Christian Meissner, Ph.D., are the 2023 winners of two of the most prestigious awards in the national postdoctoral scholar community.

The NPA Distinguished Service Award recognizes the highest appreciation for an individual that has demonstrated a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. Today, that honor was bestowed on Dr. Lisa Kozlowski, who has worked and advocated on behalf of postdocs and the postdoctoral community through the NPA and in her own career continuously for the past two decades.

"I'm so very honored to have been nominated and selected for the NPA's Distinguished Service Award," said Kozlowski. "I look forward to continuing my work with and for postdoctoral fellows, who make such great contributions to the research enterprise." Kozlowski serves as Associate Dean for Student and Postdoctoral Affairs at Thomas Jefferson University. She started as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins University in 1997, where she helped lead one of the first postdoctoral associations in the nation.

The NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes the very best of mentors across the nation who advocate for postdoctoral scholars, celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) values, and empower their postdoc scholars to succeed. The NPA is dedicated to both recognizing champions and serving as a model for greater DEI in the postdoctoral community.

Dr. Christian Meissner was named the winner of the 2023 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award of the Year today in recognition of his fifteen years of outstanding mentoring of postdoctoral scholars. Meissner, a professor in the department of psychology at Iowa State University, completed his Ph.D. in cognitive & behavioral sciences at Florida State University. He is recognized for his approach to mentoring, characterized by his peers as empathetic and empowering.

"I'm incredibly humbled by this recognition," said Meissner. "Mentorship has been the most enjoyable aspect of my career and I am grateful to have collaborated with such outstanding early career scholars."

"Drs. Kozlowski and Meissner demonstrate the highest levels of leadership in promoting both individual postdocs and the entire postdoctoral community and are most deserving of our highest awards," stated NPA board chair Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., MPS in recognizing the winners. "All of us can learn from their dedication to promote a culture of belonging and understanding."

In addition, in honor of the NPA's twentieth anniversary, Dr. McKinney presented a special NPA Chair's Recognition to the seven postdoctoral scholars whose inspiration and persistence were instrumental in founding the association in 2003: Drs. Orfeu Buxton, Karen Christopherson, Raymond Clark, Carol Manahan, Avi Spier, Claudina Stevenson, and Arti Varanasi.

About the National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable and educational association headquartered in Rockville, MD. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its 22,000 individual and 230 organizational members.

Learn more at: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

As it celebrates its twentieth anniversary, the National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) today announced that Lisa Kozlowski, Ph.D., and Christian Meissner, Ph.D., are the 2023 winners of two of the most prestigious awards in the national postdoctoral scholar community.

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

Class of 2022 Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School Graduate Makes FFA History

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Brian Kavanagh, Class of 2022, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, was the first student to be selected for the National FFA Organization leadership on the state level. And, he just gave his retirement address as Treasurer at the California State FFA Leadership Convention in Ontario, California.

When the Class of 2022 created the Temecula Saint Jeanne chapter in 2018, there were only four catholic high schools in the United States which offered FFA; Saint Jeanne is the only high school in Temecula that offers FFA.

Kavanagh has attended St. Jeanne's since kindergarten and attributes his success as FFA Treasurer to school leaders.

"St. Jeanne's set me up for success," he says. "Having spent the entirety of my education with my St. Jeanne's family, I grew not only academically, but developed a strong moral compass and found my spiritual path as well."

Christian Gomez, agriculture teacher and FFA Advisor, Saint Jeanne, says that an extremely important part of the FFA is the leadership aspect. Students have the opportunity to run for an FFA office at multiple levels ranging from local to national. At the state level, students are elected by a body of delegates, two from each chapter in the state of California.

"The process to run for office is about three months long and is extremely competitive," Gomez says.

State officer candidates undergo many screenings and interviews by a nominating committee. After multiple rounds of cuts, the top 12 students have the opportunity to be slated for a position at the State Leadership Conference that occurs every year.

Kavanagh took a GAP year to devote himself to the position and says he found it important to delay his education plans and to serve for a year with the California FFA Organization because he saw the value in having the potential to directly impact the next generation of educators, business owners, politicians, farmers and leaders.

"In my freshman year, I was impacted by the State Officers and wanted to give back to the same family that allowed me to grow, learn and flourish," he says. "I've learned so many soft and hard skills this year by traveling up and down the state and facilitating leadership conferences, teaching workshops in high schools and middle schools, advocating with elected leaders and forging connections - experiences that I am not too sure are offered in any university class."

Kavanagh shares that he also has a deeper understanding of how agriculture truly is the most foundational industry of the nation. And, he says he owes a lot to his alma mater.

His chapter advisor, Gomez, adds, "The fact that Brian was one of the founding members and had the opportunity to be elected as a state officer at the end of his senior year was an incredible accomplishment. There are programs that have been around since 1928 when the FFA was first founded, and have yet to have a state officer come from their program."

And it looks like Brian has opened the door for other leaders as a second St. Jeanne student, Makena Stanisai, was elected to state office and slated to take over as secretary in 2023-2024.

"I believe these accomplishments are a true representation of how special Saint Jeanne's is," Gomez says. "These students are eager to extend a hand wherever they can and they're passionate about diversifying their high school experience by partaking in organizations and classes that aren't typical of a classic high school experience."

And, as a member of FFA, Kavanagh created his own business, selling homemade jam, and learned more about entrepreneurship and leadership through agriculture.

"Having an FFA program changes the lives of these students," Gomez says. "Without their FFA experience, many have shared that they may have still been undecided on what they wanted to pursue in life and in college."

Kavanagh plans to attend the University of Notre Dame in the Fall where he will study International Business.

About the FFA:

The FFA is an organization that intends to prepare its members for future career success and much more through agricultural education. It has more than 8,000 chapters in the nation including U.S. territories with 850,000+ members. The California Chapter has about 100,000.

For more information: https://www.ffa.org/

About Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School

The Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac community's shared Catholic vision is to guide and challenge students through excellence in teaching. They strive to develop a sense of ownership in each of their students for their own life-long learning. Students can achieve their maximum potential to become faith-filled, literate, integrated, and contributing members of a multicultural society.

For more information: https://www.sjdlshs.com/

Brian Kavanagh, Class of 2022, Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac Catholic School, was the first student to be selected for the National FFA Organization leadership on the state level. And, he just gave his retirement address as Treasurer at the California State FFA Leadership Convention in Ontario, California.

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

Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP® – CEO of Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor List for the sixth year in a row – in Illinois

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list!

The recently released list recognizes advisors and practices on a state-by-state basis from national, regional and independent firms: https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/?sh=181ba856ab97

"For the sixth year in a row, I've been named as one of Forbes' Best in State advisors for Illinois. I'm grateful for the many families we have served, some relationships for over 20 years," said Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP®.

He added, "This award is a testament to the clients who have placed their trust in us, as well as the entire Legacy Wealth team, that has continued to grow and develop in order to serve clients better every day. We view our clients as extended family and look at awards like this, as simply a reminder of the ways in which we have been able to guide clients in their financial journeys."

The Legacy Wealth Advisors team has also recently been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams Lists, and includes Financial Advisors, Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP®, Justin Ancona, CFP® & Jennifer Secola, CFP®.

Fernando Ereneta, CFP®

Private Wealth Advisor

Registered Principal, RJFS, Inc.

CEO, Legacy Wealth Advisors

Legacy Wealth Advisors

4200 Cantera Drive | Suite 221 | Warrenville, IL 60555

630-791-9226 (Phone/Fax)

fernando.ereneta@raymondjames.com

www.legacywealthadvisorsil.com

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Forbes Top Wealth Advisors Best-In-State (2023)

The Forbes America's Top Wealth Advisors 2023 ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a review of best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. This ranking is based upon the period from 6/30/2021 to 6/30/2022 and was released on 4/4/2023. Investment performance is not a criterion because audited records rarely exist and clients have varying risk levels. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. Research Summary (as of April 2023): 39,007 Advisor nominations were received based on high thresholds. 22,243 Advisors were invited to complete the online survey. SHOOK has conducted over 17,546 telephone interviews with advisors. 3,557 Advisors were interviewed in-person at the Advisors' location and 1,361 interview were web-based. Final list of the top 250 advisors was then compiled based an algorithm that considers both quantitative and qualitative criteria. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-in-state-wealth-advisors/?sh=181ba856ab97 for more info.

2023 Forbes America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-in-State

The 2023 Forbes ranking of America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 4/1/2021 to 3/31/2022 and was released on 01/12/2023. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 8,000 team nominations, 2,860 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/list-directory/#470ac626b274 for more info.

About Raymond James Financial Services

As of 12/31/2022. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,700 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.17 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.

Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Fernando S. Ereneta of Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor list! The recently released list recognizes advisors and practices on a state-by-state basis from national, regional and independent firms.

Rob Chrane of Down Payment Resource honored as a 2023 Tech All-Star by Mortgage Bankers Association

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that its founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2023 MBA NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA is the leading professional group for the mortgage industry with more than 2,100 member companies. Its Tech All-Star awards are presented to individuals who deliver significant, impactful contributions to the mortgage industry.

Chrane was recognized for developing innovative tools that enable mortgage lenders, real estate agents and multiple listing services to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible to consumers and easier to originate. DPR keeps tabs on every homebuyer assistance program in the country by communicating with over 1,200 program providers year-round and keeping more than 2,300 down programs up-to-date in its DPA Directory.

"I am grateful and very honored to receive this award from MBA because, for more than a decade, my team and I have made it our mission to give housing professionals the tools and resources they need to help more borrowers achieve homeownership, particularly those in underserved communities," said Chrane. "I hope that this recognition will raise industry awareness about the far-reaching benefits that affordability programs offer to homebuyers and housing professionals."

Chrane's nomination was supported by Meg Burns, Executive Vice President, Housing Policy Council, a trade association for mortgage originators, servicers, insurers and settlement service providers. "There is no other single place to turn for this important information, and Rob's dedication to creating the platform and updating the information regularly is meaningful, commendable, and certainly worthy of recognition as an MBA Newslink Tech All-Star," Burns wrote in her recommendation.

Tech All-Star winners received a plaque and were honored during a live ceremony earlier today at the MBA Tech Solutions Conference and Expo in San Jose, Calif. They also are featured in MBA NewsLink, the trade association's online news channel.

About Down Payment Resource:

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

Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that its founder and CEO Rob Chrane has been named a 2023 MBA NewsLink Tech All-Star by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA is the leading professional group for the mortgage industry with more than 2,100 member companies.

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

Accounting Today Names KROST Top 100 Firm and Regional Leader 2023

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- KROST has been recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today for the third year in a row. The firm ranked 72nd with a 16.60% change in revenue from the previous year. In addition, KROST has also been named a Regional Leader of 2023. The firm recently launched a new service, KROST Fund Admin Solutions, to further assist and add value for their clients.

"We at KROST are once again honored to be recognized as a Top 100 Firm and a Regional Leader for 2023 by Accounting Today. It is through the hard work and dedication of our team that we have been able to consistently achieve this type of success. I am truly grateful to all of our team members who are so committed to excellent service and our mission, simplifying the complex," said Jason Melillo, CPA, CEO

Accounting Today's Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders are the annual rankings of leading national and local firms, as well as their chief executives' take on the major issues facing their firms, and their strategies for success for the year and beyond. The awards recognize the largest tax and accounting firms by revenue, both regional and nationwide. Previously, Accounting Today has named KROST a Top 100 Firm in 2022 and 2021, Fastest Growing Firm in 2021 and 2018, a Top Regional Leader in 2019, and a Top Firm to Watch in 2017. To view the full list of KROST's awards and recognition, please visit KROSTCPAs.com/awards.

Accounting Today is the leading information resource for public accountants - serving the community of professionals who provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, auditing, financial planning, and business advisory and consulting services to individuals and small businesses. Accounting Today is sharply focused on the industry's most important concerns, including tax law, accounting standards, technology, audit and assurance, and wealth management. Its analysis and breaking news, opinion and expert advice, and practical business-building ideas enable partners, principals and practitioners to make informed decisions about their business and the clients they serve.

ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS:

Established in 1939 in Pasadena, California, KROST is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm serving clients across various industries. Our focus is on recognizing opportunities and creating value for clients by equipping them with the tools to make better business and financial decisions for the future. As trusted advisors, clients depend on KROST to provide timely information, innovative solutions, and result-driven teamwork to ensure success. Along with providing traditional services, such as Tax, Accounting, and Assurance & Advisory, KROST also provides special services, including Client Accounting Services (CAS), Mergers & Acquisitions, Wealth Management, Tax Specialty Services, KROST Business Intelligence (KBI), and KROST Fund Admin Solutions.

Contact us for a complimentary consultation to see how our experts can customize a package dedicated to your needs: https://www.krostcpas.com/contact.

Learn more about KROST's services: https://www.krostcpas.com/services.

KROST has been recognized as a Top 100 Firm by Accounting Today for the third year in a row. The firm ranked 72nd with a 16.60% change in revenue from the previous year. In addition, KROST has also been named a Regional Leader of 2023. The firm recently launched a new service, KROST Fund Admin Solutions, to further assist and add value for their clients.

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

Ethical Traveler Announces ‘Ten Best Ethical Destinations’ Awards for 2023

BERKELEY, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, environmental protection, and animal welfare. The ten destinations showing the most impressive progress are honored with "Best Ethical Destinations" Awards. These worthy countries, including several island nations, stand to benefit greatly from our travel dollars in a post-pandemic world.

Despite the chaos wrought by COVID-19, we enter 2023 seeing rays of hope. But the world won't recover overnight. This is especially true for the international travel industry, which employs one out of ten people worldwide. The recent challenges to travel and tourism have had a devastating impact across this vast sector of human society.

Visiting our winning destinations will help these nations emerge from the pandemic's shadow, and continue their impressive work in social justice and environmental stewardship. By "voting with your wings" (once you are vaccinated, of course!), you can reward these nations for their efforts and motivate neighboring countries to do the same.

Ethical Traveler congratulates the 2023 honorees of the Ten Best Ethical Destinations Awards.

In alphabetical order (not in order of merit), the winners are:

* Barbados

* Belize

* Botswana

* Cabo Verde

* Chile

* Costa Rica

* Mongolia

* Palau

* Seychelles

* Timor-Leste

"At long last, travel is returning," says Ethical Traveler's Executive Director Jeff Greenwald. "And as it does, we hope our international community will rise to the occasion. As 2023 unfolds, all of us can play an active role in redefining what travel is, and how it might enhance the lives of people around the world. When we visit the countries on our list - which have taken important steps to increase the welfare of their people while safeguarding their natural treasures - we're expressing our admiration and support in a tangible way."

Adds Greenwald, "One lesson we learned from the pandemic is that our borders are imaginary. We inhabit and share the resources of a small planet, stunning in its beauty, diversity and fragility. Our only path to survival lies with taking care of each other. And this begins with knowing each other. Travel and exploration - whether to the jungles of Belize, the steppes of Mongolia, or the reefs of Seychelles - brings more than a new awareness of this world. It shows us what it means to be human."

About Ethical Traveler:

Ethical Traveler is a project of the Berkeley-based Earth Island Institute, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The mission of Ethical Traveler - "Empowering travelers to change the world" - highlights the economic clout of travel and tourism to protect human rights and the global environment.

No money or donations of any kind are solicited or accepted from any nations, governments or travel providers in the countries under consideration for our annual list. All parts of our 2023 report may be shared freely, with accreditation.

For Further Information please visit https://ethicaltraveler.org/

For inquiries, please email info@ethicaltraveler.org

Ethical Traveler, P.O. Box 5883, Berkeley, CA 94705 USA

Every year, California-based Ethical Traveler reviews the world's developing nations for their commitment to human rights, social welfare, environmental protection, and animal welfare. The ten destinations showing the most impressive progress are honored with "Best Ethical Destinations" Awards. These worthy countries, including several island nations, stand to benefit greatly from our travel dollars in a post-pandemic world.

Related link: https://ethicaltraveler.org/

TravelInsurance.com is Named One of the Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023 by Money.com

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- TravelInsurance.com, a leading travel insurance comparison site, has been named one of the "Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023" by Money.com. The recognition follows TravelInsurance.com's previous designation in 2021 and 2022 as the "Best for Comparing Travel Insurance Quotes" by Money.com.

TravelInsurance.com was recognized as "Best for Comparing Quotes" due to their innovative approach to allow travelers to quote, compare, and buy within minutes from the top insurance providers. Money.com also credits the travel insurance comparison site with a user-friendly platform that simplifies the comparison and shopping process.

Customers can enter their trip information for quotes from top rated insurers, including options from basic to premium. A results page presents information on coverage, reviews, ratings, and a link to each insurer's COVID-19 policies, all with the ability to compare policies in an easy-to-understand table.

With over 93,000 verified customer reviews, an average 4.9 out of 5.0 star rating, and 81,000 reviews receiving a perfect 5-star rating, TravelInsurance.com offers a lowest-price-guarantee and saves travelers time and money by allowing them to compare multiple quotes on a single platform. Customers also experience a safe and secure checkout process with an immediate instant confirmation of coverage.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition from Money.com for the third time. This award is a testament of our commitment to provide travelers with the best possible travel insurance options to protect their trips and provide them peace of mind," said Stan Sandberg, co-founder of TravelInsurance.com.

Money.com used several factors to evaluate and compare each of the top travel insurance providers, including plans and coverage, ease of use, customer service and support, and industry reputation. TravelInsurance.com meets the criteria for each of Money.com's factors, with ease of use as the cornerstone to helping traveler's quickly find and compare multiple policies to fit their ever-changing needs.

TravelInsurance.com is committed to providing the best service and policies that cover issues from unexpected medical emergencies, to lost baggage and trip cancellations and interruptions. Their customizable travel insurance could help recoup costs that are otherwise lost to the consumer.

To learn more about TravelInsurance.com and its range of travel insurance options, visit https://www.travelinsurance.com/.

About TravelInsurance.com:

TravelInsurance.com helps simplify the complicated world of travel insurance by providing consumers with the easiest way to compare and buy trip insurance coverage online. A member company of the U.S. Travel Insurance Association, TravelInsurance.com is owned and operated by DigiVentures Holdings, LLC, a licensed agency that works with some of the largest travel insurers in the industry. Purchases can be made directly through the TravelInsurance.com website, with policies sent by email within minutes.

TravelInsurance.com, a leading travel insurance comparison site, has been named one of the "Best Travel Insurance Companies of 2023" by Money.com. The recognition follows TravelInsurance.com's previous designation in 2021 and 2022 as the "Best for Comparing Travel Insurance Quotes" by Money.com.

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

iEmergent’s Laird Nossuli honored with National Mortgage Professional Magazine’s 2023 Women of Inspiration award

DES MOINES, Iowa /ScoopCloud/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as one of its 2023 Women of Inspiration. The awards program highlights female visionaries who are paving the way for the next generation of women in mortgage lending.

Driven by her passion for closing the racial homeownership gap and increasing homeownership across the board, Nossuli oversees iEmergent projects that empower lenders to meet the home financing needs of historically underserved minority markets. She is best known for guiding the development of Mortgage MarketSmart, the industry's only market intelligence and forecasting platform specifically designed to map the movement and growth of diverse communities.

Nossuli's extensive experience helping lenders meet the needs of underserved homebuyers has made her a respected thought leader in the fields of housing diversity and affordable lending. One of her most notable achievements in the past year was hosting and moderating a free special purpose credit program (SPCP) workshop that educated attendees about SPCP development and qualified for credit toward the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) designation.

"As a mother and wife, as well as a fintech leader, I'm well aware of the unique challenges women face in the male-dominated mortgage industry," said Nossuli. "For that reason, I am deeply passionate about helping my fellow women and the industry as a whole succeed with tools that help overlooked families build wealth through homeownership."

The 2023 Women of Inspiration are featured in the March 2023 issue of NMP Magazine and online at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/.

About iEmergent:

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

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

iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO Laird Nossuli was recognized by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) as one of its 2023 Women of Inspiration. The awards program highlights female visionaries who are paving the way for the next generation of women in mortgage lending.

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

Percy honored as a 2023 HW Tech100 company for innovation in real estate and mortgage technology

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that HousingWire has named it as a 2023 HW Tech100 honoree. The HW Tech100 awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies reshaping the mortgage and real estate industries.

Percy was honored for its pre-mover intelligence and marketing tools that reshape the way real estate brokerages and mortgage lenders capture, engage and retain clients by delivering real-time data intelligence on consumer behavior and homebuying intent. For real estate agents, Percy's flagship Home Valuation Site (HVS) engages seller leads with equity insights and proprietary market demand data that establish agents as market experts. For loan officers, the HSV's personalized home equity dashboard reveals financing options and insight into borrowing power.

"By empowering housing professionals with foresight into the early signs of home buying and selling intent, Percy has helped its clients engage more than 1.2 million homeowners who represent a potential listing volume of over $1 trillion," said Percy Founder and CEO Charles Williams. "Our success as a proptech disruptor is made possible by the hard work of Percy's talented team members."

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

The complete list of 2023 HW Tech100 Real Estate and Tech100 Mortgage honorees can be viewed in the March edition of HW Magazine and on HousingWire's website.

About Percy:

Percy delivers real-time, pre-mover data intelligence on consumer behavior and homebuying intent to real estate agents and mortgage lenders. Using proprietary machine learning, Percy aggregates billions of pre-buying and pre-selling consumer behavior signals throughout the homeownership journey to reshape the way agents and lenders capture, engage and retain their clients. Over 40% of the top 100 real estate brokerages in the U.S., collectively representing over 250,000 agents, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data.

Learn more at: https://percy.ai/

Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that HousingWire has named it as a 2023 HW Tech100 honoree. The HW Tech100 awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies reshaping the mortgage and real estate industries.

Related link: https://percy.ai/

MMI recognized as one of HousingWire’s Tech100 innovative mortgage technology companies

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today it has been named to the 2023 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list. This is MMI's first appearance on the HW Tech100 list, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful organizations that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day.

The MMI platform provides users with data intelligence, market insights and resources for taking action to advance their goals. From growing referral partners to sourcing talent, MMI has shown the housing industry the power of data presented in a manageable way.

MMI collects, collates and cleanses data from multiple mortgage and real estate sources before serving it up to clients in a user-friendly format. By allowing businesses to sort and view the data in a myriad of ways, MMI's platform essentially allows clients to slice and dice the data to find the answers they are looking for and provide actionable insights. It shows current and relevant data as well as the means to analyze and act on it, giving businesses the ability to identify targets for growth that will actually move the needle.

"In challenging markets like we're seeing today, it can be extremely difficult for loan originators to drum up new purchase business and new agent relationships. However, the data is trending upward for MMI users, who are, on average, closing more deals, generating more volume and cultivating more agent relationships," said MMI founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "MMI is honored to have our efforts in providing market insight tools and the subsequent successes of our users recognized by HousingWire, one of the industry's top publications. We hope to continue to expand the functionalities available on our platform as we grow in the ever-expanding field of data intelligence."

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

Each year the Tech100 program has continued to expand and the applicants increase in caliber and innovation as the demand for technology in housing continues to progress. For the fourth year in a row, the Tech100 program has been presented in two groups - Tech100 Mortgage and Tech100 Real Estate - to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations from both sectors.

To view a complete list of HW Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About MMI

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 450 enterprise customers, including 20 of the top 25 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io/ or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today it has been named to the 2023 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list. This is MMI's first appearance on the HW Tech100 list.

Related link: https://mmi.io

FormFree selected to HousingWire Tech100 for the ninth year

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's (HW's) annual Tech100 list for the ninth year. The HW Tech100 Mortgage Awards recognize the U.S. housing economy's most innovative and influential fintech companies and solutions.

Since 2008, FormFree has brought to market several first-of-its-kind solutions designed to help mortgage lenders underwrite loans more efficiently. It is the maker of Passport®, a solution that gives lenders more comprehensive insight into borrowers' true ability to pay (ATP®). Last October, FormFree launched its Residual Income Knowledge Index™ (RIKI™), a groundbreaking tool that helps lenders better determine risk based on residual income analysis. Both solutions enable mortgage lenders to adopt more inclusive credit decisioning practices.

"This is FormFree's ninth year as a HW Tech100 company, and it is truly an honor to see our logo represented alongside other enterprising housing technology organizations," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "Digital asset verification was cutting-edge when we introduced it to the mortgage industry more than a decade ago. Now, we plan to transform the finance industry a second time by making home financing and the wealth-building benefits of homeownership accessible to more people with RIKI and Passport."

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

HW receives hundreds of HW Tech100 award nominations each year. Submissions are carefully evaluated by a selection panel of industry leaders and HW's editorial team. 2023 Tech100 Mortgage and Tech100 Real Estate honorees are featured in the March issue of HW Magazine and on the HW website.

About FormFree®

FormFree helps lenders understand credit risk like never before with its patented Passport® product, which opens doors to more inclusive credit decisioning by revealing each customer's true ability to pay (ATP®), and patent-pending Residual Knowledge Income Index™ (RIKI™), an innovative method for evaluating consumer creditworthiness based on residual income analysis. For more information, visit https://www.formfree.com/ or follow FormFree on LinkedIn.

FormFree® today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's (HW's) annual Tech100 list for the ninth year. The HW Tech100 Mortgage Awards recognize the U.S. housing economy's most innovative and influential fintech companies and solutions.

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

NotaryCam makes its 5th appearance on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of innovative technology

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Tech100 awards program.

Last year, NotaryCam surpassed more than one million successful remote online notarization (RON) transactions and did so while maintaining a net promoter score higher than the mortgage industry average. NotaryCam saw 36% year-over-year growth in real estate transactions and 121% in its insurance transactions. In the last year, NotaryCam has also updated its eClose360® platform, expanding its capabilities and delivering a better user experience for all parties.

For the eleventh year, the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations. The list can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day.

"We're proud to be included in HousingWire Tech100 list for the fifth year in a row with such great company," said NotaryCam president Brian Webster. "NotaryCam has been a pioneer in the RON space for years. It's something we're continually improving and a necessary tool as the world continues to embrace digitalization."

In 2022, NotaryCam launched "NotaryCam for Independent Notaries," providing a platform for notaries to perform RON transactions on an as-needed basis. Prior to the official product launch, NotaryCam had three individual notaries signed up and by the end of 2022, this user base had grown by over 3,000%.

As NotaryCam continues to expand throughout the mortgage industry, its partnership with a law firm has helped begin specializing in loan modification transactions. Through this partnership, servicing clients have not only reduced turn times and costs, but they have also been able to shorten the execution timeline and reduce or even eliminate the need for overnight shipping.

"Housing News podcast listeners are well aware of my vision and north star of a more elastic housing market - a housing market powered by technology that enables the same human capital efficient operations at 12 million annual loans as 4 million annual loans. We're focused on elevating the innovators that are building paths and solutions that enable the largest and most important sector in the U.S. economy to operate efficiently and profitably - the innovators that make housing more accessible and more desirable for the 130 million households that benefit from the stability and economic advantages of homeownership" said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The Tech100 program is the gold standard for organizations in housing who are at the forefront of the kind of innovation that will change the industry forever."

To view the full list of HW Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes the execution of employment-related documents, legal docs (e.g. power of attorneys) and Apostilles. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

Visit https://www.notarycam.com for additional information or to get a document notarized today.

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.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has been selected by the publication HousingWire for its annual Tech100 awards program.

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

TrustEngine named to HousingWire’s 2023 Tech100 Mortgage list

OWINGS MILLS, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- TrustEngine™, a provider of data-driven homebuyer engagement and education solutions for lenders, has been selected as a HousingWire (HW) 2023 Tech100 Mortgage Award winner. For 11 years, the HW Tech100 Awards have recognized the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

TrustEngine, formerly Sales Boomerang and Mortgage Coach, was recognized for its role in establishing a borrower intelligence platform (BIP) as a key component of the modern-day lender's mortgage tech stack. By far the most comprehensive BIP on the market today, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform drives increased loan applications, customer loyalty and team performance by collecting, enhancing and analyzing borrower data; prescribing actionable borrower opportunities; pacing opportunity delivery; guiding compelling borrower and loan officer interactions that convert; and providing comprehensive performance measurement and refinement.

"By bringing world-class customer intelligence to the mortgage industry, TrustEngine is driving volume at a time when lenders need it most," said TrustEngine CEO Rich Harris. "We are honored to be named a HousingWire Tech100 winner and gratified to see borrower intelligence platforms recognized as a permanent and essential fixture in the modern mortgage tech stack."

Among its many features and capabilities, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform was recognized by HousingWire for empowering lenders to understand borrowers more profoundly and engage them with offers they genuinely value. By analyzing billions of first- and third-party data points, TrustEngine can help mortgage loan originators understand borrowers' financial objectives, identify the loan products and scenarios best suited to advancing those objectives, and present that information to borrowers in a way that inspires swift action.

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

For more information about HousingWire's Tech100 Mortgage Awards and the full list of 2023 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About TrustEngine:

More than 200 independent mortgage companies, credit unions, banks and brokers depend on TrustEngine's innovative solutions to unlock additional loan opportunities, increase conversion and strengthen customer loyalty through individualized, data-driven engagement and education. With Sales Boomerang's intelligent alerts, lenders always know when a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. Award-winning loan presentations from Mortgage Coach equip lenders to deliver a consultative home financing experience that encourages faster, more informed loan decisions. New in 2023, the TrustEngine Borrower Intelligence Platform (BIP) combines the best of both flagship products with world-class data analysis and segmentation, sophisticated probability and profitability modeling, intelligent loan pacing and routing, compelling borrower interactions, and ongoing performance evaluation and optimization. The result is a category-leading solution that enhances lenders' existing technology investments and puts data in the driver's seat of every customer engagement. For a closer look at how TrustEngine turns loan officers into trusted mortgage advisors, visit https://www.trustengine.com.

TrustEngine™, a provider of data-driven homebuyer engagement and education solutions for lenders, has been selected as a HousingWire (HW) 2023 Tech100 Mortgage Award winner. For 11 years, the HW Tech100 Awards have recognized the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

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

LenderLogix makes Second Appearance on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of Innovative Mortgage Technology Firms

BUFFALO, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced it has been named to HousingWire magazine's annual Tech100 list. HousingWire's Tech100 award seeks to highlight the most innovative technology companies across the housing sector. LenderLogix earned a spot for its white-labeled mortgage automation software, enabling lenders to provide seamless digital experiences to the modern homebuyer.

"As a former loan officer, our suite of products is designed to close the gap between what loan officers actually need and the tech required to do it," said LenderLogix Founder and CEO Patrick O'Brien. "We're pleased to be included in this year's Tech100 and eager to bring further innovation to the mortgage industry."

LenderLogix offers a suite of tightly integrated white-labeled solutions for lenders of all sizes. Its most recent innovation, LiteSpeed, a streamlined point-of-sale (POS) system, has gained significant traction with lenders since its release in early Q1 2023. Early results indicate borrowers go from perusing a lender's website to becoming a credit-authorized lead in 90 seconds, and 72% of all borrowers upload at least one document within 30 minutes.

Yielding large results for lenders across the country, QuickQual users see an average increase in their pre-qualification to application conversion rate of 30%. In addition, QuickQual boasts an average adoption rate of 95%, and borrowers log in to QuickQual an average of 22 times before submitting an offer. Fee Chaser is the fee collection solution of choice for several top-10 U.S. lenders. Companies using Fee Chaser collect 94% of their upfront fees within 24 hours, with 60% in less than five minutes.

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

To view the full list of HW Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/announcing-the-2023-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About LenderLogix

LenderLogix leverages the four decades of firsthand mortgage origination and real estate experience of its executive team to design customized software and APIs to meet the needs of today's mortgage lenders. The company's suite of products addresses the speed at which today's real estate market moves by delivering technology solutions that create agile and informed borrowers, build strong referral partners and ultimately save lenders time and money. For more information, visit https://www.lenderlogix.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 more than 125,000 newsletter subscribers daily and 1 million unique visitors each month and has more than 5,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage automation software and application programming interfaces (APIs), today announced it has been named to HousingWire magazine's annual Tech100 list. HousingWire's Tech100 award seeks to highlight the most innovative technology companies across the housing sector.

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

ACES Quality Management Makes Ninth Appearance on HousingWire Tech100 List of Top Mortgage Tech Companies

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been selected for the ninth consecutive year by HousingWire magazine for its annual Tech100 awards program. The magazine chose ACES for the continual innovation of its flagship quality control (QC) auditing platform ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

"2022 was a highly volatile year for mortgage lenders. While loan quality is always a moving target, last year's challenges certainly underscored the need to maintain quality and mitigate risk," ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "At ACES, we're committed to making this target obtainable and seamless by delivering QC tools to help lenders maintain the integrity of their origination and servicing portfolios. Even with lenders tightening their budgets in the face of rapidly declining loan volumes, we still increased our client base by 22%, which speaks to the importance lenders place on loan quality."

In 2022, ACES launched a new compliance-driven oversight process via a role-based permission system within ACES CONNECT. The module allows users to self-remediate audit findings, access reporting and trending data, review audit documents and manage corrective action plans in coordination with their organization's risk department. The company also released a new servicing-focused multi-answer managed questionnaire and added and reviewed over 950 articles along with close to 200 calendar items to its free Compliance NewsHub, in addition to producing its quarterly Mortgage QC Industry Trends report.

2022 also saw the successful launch of ACES' inaugural ACES ENGAGE event for mortgage/financial services risk management and QC professionals. During the event, the company announced its new Certified ACES Administrator (CAA) program to enhance users' knowledge base and offer official accreditation for system administrators. ACES ENGAGE will take place again this year at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo., on May 17-19, 2023.

"As someone who had a front-row seat to watch the housing economy's tech transformation, I am increasingly in awe of the innovation we have seen from the Tech100 winners year after year," HW Media Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "With new technologies emerging every day, I am proud to be part of this exciting journey that has positioned the industry to be more efficient, more transparent and more accessible than ever before."

HousingWire's TECH100 award seeks to highlight the most innovative technology companies across the housing sector. To view the complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/announcing-the-2023-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit www.acesquality.com or call 1-800-858-1598.

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.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has been selected for the ninth consecutive year by HousingWire magazine for its annual Tech100 awards program. The magazine chose ACES for the continual innovation of its flagship quality control (QC) auditing platform ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

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

With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 149 Percent, Aligned Ranks No. 64 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Mid-Atlantic Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides comprehensive IT & cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, ranked No. 64 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Mid-Atlantic economy's most dynamic segment - its independent small businesses.

"Aligned Technology Solutions is elated to receive this award," said Don Sauer, a co-founder of Aligned. "This is our third consecutive appearance on an Inc. 5000 Regionals list. I thank our amazing clients and talented staff for helping us reach this incredible milestone. Our employees' dedication to our mission and go-giver attitude drives our continued success. We look forward to continuing to add value to our client's lives with our best IT services and solutions."

"Our Managed Services and Managed Security clients are always telling us how much they appreciate our world-class service," said Gar Whaley, Aligned co-founder. "We're ecstatic to provide clients with top-notch service and technology solutions that elevate their strategies - helping them to grow and secure their business. We're honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 Regional rankings."

The companies on this list show a remarkable rate of growth across all industries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Between 2019 and 2021, these 141 private companies had an average growth rate of 381 percent and, in 2021 alone, they added 14,439 jobs and $2.66 billion to the Mid-Atlantic region's economy. Companies based in the Richmond, Virginia and the Washington, D.C. areas had the highest growth rates overall.

Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic can be found at inc.com/mid-atlantic starting February 28, 2023 - including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria.

"This year's Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America's off-the-charts growth companies. They're disrupters and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you'll be hearing about for years to come," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Aligned is an award-winning service provider that has supported organizations in leveraging and managing their technology since 2010. Businesses gain a powerful marketplace advantage when they partner with Aligned because they gain access to the latest in IT outsourcing, cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud solutions. A core belief demonstrated by the Aligned team is that all partners deserve world-class concierge care from highly skilled professionals.

Leaders that want to maximize their IT - and allow it to become a truly strategic asset to their organization - partner with Aligned. For more information, visit our Aligned Technology Solutions website or follow us @AlignedTechnologySolutions on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more: https://www.myalignedit.com/

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Regionals

Methodology

The 2023 Inc. 5000 Regionals are ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2019 and 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2019. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2019 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $1 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc. Media

The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent.

The associated Inc. 5000 Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

Aligned Technology Solutions, an IT and security service partner that provides comprehensive IT & cybersecurity solutions for small to medium-sized businesses, ranked No. 64 on Inc. magazine's fourth annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Mid-Atlantic list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Mid-Atlantic private companies, based in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.

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

Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving senior living community in the Cascade Mountain foothills, makes living a quality 100-year life possible

ISSAQUAH, Wash. /ScoopCloud/ -- Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

The adage "live long and die short" was coined by Roger Landry, MD, MPH, in his book titled, Live Long, Die Short: A Guide to Authentic Health and Successful Aging, and it means we could all focus on living physically and intellectually active lives until the end.

Timber Ridge at Talus, managed by Life Care Services®, provides a setting to make this possible. The resort-style community, located in Issaquah, Washington, is perched on Cougar Mountain, surrounded by the Pacific Northwest's world-famous evergreens, and is part of a 630-acre master-planned community featuring a collection of well-designed neighborhoods.

Due to its location, Timber Ridge residents spend more time hiking, kayaking, birdwatching, swimming, and so much more while leaving the cleaning, cooking, and mowing to the amazing Timber Ridge team.

"When I approached 70 years old, I knew I didn't want to put the burden on my family to manage my life as I aged, and I also wanted to live near fun, active neighbors, so I chose Timber Ridge. I'm more active today than I ever was when I was working. Last year, my friends and I hiked our local trails, and we continue to stay on the move in the mountains," said resident Dawn Brislawn.

Life Plan Communities like Timber Ridge are entrance fee communities, which means residents move in when they are healthy and active and have a full continuum of care, such as assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, should they ever need it. Many communities such as Timber Ridge, feature lush amenities like resort-style swimming pools, multiple dining venues, cocktail bars, robust fitness programs, and much more.

Life Care Services (LCS), Timber Ridge's management company, was recently ranked highest in customer satisfaction with independent senior living providers for the fourth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. LCS also achieved the highest score in all six factors of independent living resident satisfaction: resident activities, community staff, the price paid for services received, resident apartment/living unit, community building and grounds, and dining.

"We are proud to be a part of the LCS family, a team recognized for providing the best independent senior living experience to residents," said Heather Turner, Executive Director at Timber Ridge.

Timber Ridge offers a high-quality, personalized, and compassionate continuum of care, should residents ever need it. U.S. News 2022-2023 Best Nursing Homes ranked Briarwood at Timber Ridge among the elite 16% of Skilled Nursing Facilities that earned the highest possible achievement.

About Timber Ridge at Talus:

Timber Ridge at Talus is the region's premier Life Plan Community, beautifully nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, Washington. As the area's first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, the campus and natural settings reflect the residents' love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find this unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and a beautiful location anywhere else. When the community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors isn't visiting other parts of the world, you'll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail, or just enjoying the spectacular views. If you're looking for a different perspective on senior living near Seattle, elevate your lifestyle and outlook at Timber Ridge.

For more information about Timber Ridge, visit https://timberridgelcs.com/ or call 425-427-5200.

To learn more about Life Care Services® and the J.D. Power award, visit: https://www.lcsnet.com/news-insights/news/life-care-services-ranked-1-in-independent-living-customer-satisfaction-by-j.d.-power-for-four-consecutive-years.

Timber Ridge at Talus, a thriving 62+ community, announced that despite the life expectancy decline in the U.S. during the last several years, largely due to COVID, the number of centenarians is increasing at the same time, which means many will be planning for the 100-year life in 2023.

Related link: https://timberridgelcs.com/

California State University San Bernardino’s School of Entrepreneurship Makes Top 10 Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs in the West

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

CSUSB improved on previous rankings in every category. For Best Business Schools, the school was listed among 243 colleges and universities nationwide and 62 in the West. Under the MBA rankings, CSUSB was listed among the Best On-Campus MBA programs. In the Top 50 Best Online MBA programs, CSUSB was ranked 32nd in the nation, among the top 4 in California, and first in the state in public universities.

Similarly, in the Top 50 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs in the world, CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship was ranked 44th globally, 8th in the Top Entrepreneurship Programs in the West, among the top 4 in California, specifically for its Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI)_and MBA graduate programs focused on Entrepreneurship.

"Entrepreneurship studies at CSUSB continue to go from strength to strength," said Mike Stull, professor of entrepreneurship. "We have created an innovative approach to graduate education in both our Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the MBA program that excels at preparing students to be the future entrepreneurs of our region and beyond. Additionally, we have a robust ecosystem created by our Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) that supports and encourages experiential learning and startup activity."

The Princeton Review's annual ranking is based on a survey conducted of nearly 300 schools with entrepreneurship offerings, the rankings reported today took into account more than 40 data points about the school programs, faculties, students, and alumni. The 60-question survey included questions on: the percentage of faculty, students, and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors; the number and reach of mentorship programs; scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies; and the level of support for school-sponsored business plan competitions.

"We recommend these schools highly and with great regard for the MBA programs they offer," said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief. "Since we developed our b-school rankings more than two decades ago, our goal, every year, has been to help applicants choose the MBA programs best for them. This is why we collect a broad range of data to compile rankings in multiple categories. In our opinion, no b-school is #1 in all aspects, nor is any b-school ideal for all applicants. However, every MBA program-on-campus as well as online-that made our lists for 2023 offers outstanding academics, superb experiential components, and impressive career services. As important, everyone garnered positive ratings from MBA students we surveyed who attend-or are recent grads of-the program."

For the full list of top undergraduate and graduate schools for entrepreneurship visit Princeton Review - https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings?rankings=top-west-entrepreneurship-grad.

About CSUSB's School of Entrepreneurship:

California State University San Bernardino's School of Entrepreneurship, the first and only academic school dedicated to Entrepreneurship in California, serves nearly 1,000 students each year by delivering a wide range of educational programs and experiential learning opportunities that create the next generation of innovative change makers and entrepreneurs. The School of Entrepreneurship is part of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.

The JHBC is fully accredited by the AACSB and NASPAA and is one of the leading business schools in Southern California. The mission of the college is as an applied business program plays a key role in developing an educated and entrepreneurial workforce that in turn enables the community to attract and keep quality jobs in the region. Providing over 17 concentrations in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with campuses in San Bernardino and Palm Desert, the JHBC has produced over 13,000 graduates--the majority of whom live and work in the growing and booming economy of Southern California.

For more information, visit https://entre.csusb.edu/.

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The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

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United Airlines, Inc. has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- United Airlines, Inc. in Dulles, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP).

United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles International Airport is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition.

United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles is an "above the wing" (ATW) customer service and "below the wing" (BTW) ramp, baggage handling, and aircraft fueling operation. Daily there are approximately 36 international flights and 180 domestic flights that originate or connect at the Dulles United hub. The fleet of aircraft range from intercontinental wide-bodied jets for international destinations to smaller commuter jet airplanes for domestic commuter service.

Currently, this site has approximately 1,713 full-time employees (121 salaried/1592 hourly) with approximately 1,063 contract workers. Employees are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Capital Air Lodge 1759.

The Virginia VPP recognizes and promotes exceptional safety and health management systems for Virginia's employers in all industries. In VPP, the participant's management, workers, and VOSH establish a cooperative relationship that encourages continuous improvement in worksite safety performance.

Acceptance into Virginia's VPP is confirmation and recognition that an employer has achieved safety and health excellence well above their industry peers. The VOSH VPP administers the Virginia STAR, Virginia Challenge, VADOC Challenge, Virginia BEST, and Virginia BUILT programs. For more information about this program or the other services we offer, visit our website at https://www.doli.virginia.gov/voluntary-protection-program/

DOLI also offers free On-Site Consultation Services to help employers better understand and voluntarily comply with VOSH standards. Priority is given to high-hazard workplaces with 250 or fewer employees and all services are offered to employers at no cost. On-Site Consultation Services helps employers identify and correct potential safety and health hazards by conducting walk-through surveys (without citations or penalties), abatement advice, on-site training, and program assistance to develop safety and health programs. Additional information about On-Site Consultation Services can be obtained by contacting the DOLI office closest to you at www.doli.virginia.gov

The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is financed in part by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under §23(g) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Zero percent, or $0.00 of the State Plan budget, is financed through nongovernmental sources.

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United Airlines, Inc. in Dulles, VA, has been reapproved as a Virginia STAR Worksite under the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry's Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP). United Airlines Airport Operations at Dulles International Airport is one of 37 current participants in the STAR program of public/private sector worksites to achieve and retain this recognition.

Related link: https://www.doli.virginia.gov/

Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc. Receives the Virginia ‘Sharp’ Designation Under the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Commissioner Gary G. Pan announced today that the Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc. (EDLI) in Newport News, Virginia, has been certified as a Virginia SHARP Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), the agency's highest level of recognition for excellence in safety and health management systems for small businesses.

"This outstanding achievement in occupational safety and health has come through the dedication and hard work of Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc. employees and management. I commend EDLI for embracing the cooperative spirit of SHARP, and congratulate them on their hard earned certification as a Virginia SHARP Worksite," said Commissioner Pan.

Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc.'s commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees is demonstrated by its low injury and illness rates. The Ashland facility has a total three-year average for the TCIR (Total Case Incident Rate for injuries and illnesses) of 0.0 compared with a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) national rate of 1.2, representing a TCIR rate 100% lower than the national average for the industry. The site's three-year average DART rate (Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred injury and illness cases) is 0.0, compared with the 0.6 national rate, which is 100% below the national average for the industry.

As part of the recognition for achieving Virginia SHARP status, the worksite is entitled to fly the Virginia "SHARP Worksite" flag. The process for reaching Virginia SHARP status is extensive to ensure that only the very best companies qualify. Currently, there are only 12 Virginia SHARP sites in the state. Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc site has set a standard of excellence that is second to none. They have participated in SHARP since 1998 and have not had a recordable incident in ten years.

Virginia businesses that participate in SHARP substantially improve safety and health protection for thousands of Virginia employees through cooperative efforts to reduce injuries, illnesses, and fatal accidents. SHARP worksites regularly report decreased bottom-line costs associated with dramatically reduced injury and illness rates (an average of approximately 50% below the respective industry average) and improved productivity and employee morale. Reducing private-sector employer costs associated with injuries, illnesses, and fatal accidents enhances a company's economic viability and competitiveness, and increases available capital for reinvestment, expansion, and new hiring.

DOLI also offers free On-Site Consultation Services to help employers better understand and voluntarily comply with VOSH standards. Priority is given to high-hazard workplaces with 250 or fewer employees and all services are offered to employers at no cost. On-Site Consultation Services helps employers identify and correct potential safety and health hazards by conducting walk-through surveys (without citations or penalties), abatement advice, on-site training, and program assistance to develop safety and health programs. Additional information about On-Site Consultation Services can be obtained by contacting the DOLI office closest to you at www.doli.virginia.gov

The Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) program is financed in part by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under §23(g) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Zero percent, or $0.00 of the State Plan budget, is financed through nongovernmental sources.

The Virginia On-Site Consultation Cooperative Agreement program is financed in part by a grant from the U. S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), under §21(d) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Zero percent, or $0.00 of the Virginia Consultation budget, is financed through nongovernmental sources.

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Commissioner Gary G. Pan announced today that the Engineering Development Laboratory, Inc. (EDLI) in Newport News, Virginia, has been certified as a Virginia SHARP Worksite under the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP), the agency's highest level of recognition for excellence in safety and health management systems for small businesses.

Related link: https://www.doli.virginia.gov/

2023 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award Finalists Announced

ROCKVILLE, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2023 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars.

The prestigious NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes those who advocate for postdoctoral scholars; exhibit outstanding communication skills; embed diversity, equity and inclusion values in mentoring; demonstrate respect for the work and career paths of postdoctoral scholars; create productive working environments to enhance the postdoctoral experience; and show resilience and creativity as mentors in navigating change.

"Recognition as a mentor in the academic community is an exceptional achievement, as it demonstrates great dedication to those whose professional careers are just beginning," said Caleb McKinney, Ph.D., MPS, chair of the NPA board of directors and interim assistant vice president at Georgetown University Medical Center.

The 2023 finalists for the NPA Gallagher Mentor Award are:

* Ya-Ting T. Liao, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University

* Christian A. Meissner, Ph.D., Professor, Department of Psychology, Iowa State University

* Lakesh Sharma, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Soil Fertility and Sustainable Agriculture, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida

"The NPA recognizes the selfless actions of each of these impressive individuals in mentoring postdoctoral scholars," stated NPA executive director and chief executive officer, Thomas P. Kimbis. "It is hard to understate their contributions to those scientists and researchers fortunate enough to interact with them every day."

The winner of this year's award will be announced at the 2023 NPA Annual Conference, taking place in Philadelphia on April 21-22, 2023 and through a virtual event May 11-12, 2023. This year marks the twentieth anniversary of the founding of the NPA, which will be celebrated during these events.

Registration remains open for this event and is accessible to anyone around the world. Learn more: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/page/2023AC

About the National Postdoctoral Association:

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational association headquartered in Rockville, MD and celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. Founded in 2003, the NPA envisions an inclusive community where all postdocs are empowered, valued, recognized, and supported in their current and future endeavors. The NPA serves the entire postdoctoral community, including its nearly 25,000 individual and 250 organizational members.

Learn more: https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/

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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA), in partnership with Gallagher, today announced the finalists for the 2023 NPA Gallagher Mentor Award. The award recognizes a faculty member or advisor who engages in exceptional mentoring of postdoctoral scholars. The prestigious NPA Gallagher Mentor Award recognizes those who advocate for postdoctoral scholars.

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Percy CEO Charles Williams honored as RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker for the second consecutive year

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

The Real Estate Newsmakers award program recognizes housing leaders who have made newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and have positively impacted the communities they serve. RISMedia editors named six categories of winners: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders and Luminaries. In 2022, Williams was recognized in the Influencer category.

"It's always so inspiring to see the incredible accomplishments of so many real estate professionals around the country, and this year's group of 2023 Newsmakers takes that concept to a whole new level," said John Featherston, founder, CEO and publisher of RISMedia. "From the creativity and innovation being implemented through our changing times, to industry records being broken, to the wonderful charitable work being done across the nation, we continue to be amazed by the ingenuity and success of these real estate professionals, over 300 of whom we are honoring on our sixth year of publishing Real Estate Newsmakers."

"As a third-generation real estate professional, I've witnessed firsthand the hoops that real estate agents jump through to identify high-intent home buyers and sellers. That's why my strategic vision for Percy centers on demystifying the time-consuming process of cultivating and converting leads," said Williams. "Receiving RISMedia's Newsmaker award for the second consecutive year strengthens my resolve to empower the real estate industry with state-of-the-art tools that harness the power of behavioral data to drive revenue."

RISMedia will honor 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers at a September 6 event held in conjunction with its 2023 CEO & Leadership Exchange. The complete list of 2023 Real Estate Newsmakers can be viewed in RISMedia's online directory or in the February issue of Real Estate magazine.

About Percy:

Percy leverages the power of housing market intelligence to help real estate brokers and mortgage lenders close more deals and build lifelong client relationships. With fully customized web pages and interactive dashboards that hook clients on homeownership data and proprietary market insights for housing professionals, Percy positions brokers and lenders as trusted advisors in the homeownership journey. More than 150 U.S. real estate brokers, including nine of the top 10 brokerages, rely on Percy to differentiate themselves with data. To learn more about Percy, visit https://percy.ai/.

About RISMedia:

For more than 40 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its premium content channel, Premier; its award-winning Housecall blog; and its iconic networking and educational events, including RISMedia's virtual Real Estate's Rocking in the New Year; RISMedia's CEO Exchange; RISMedia's Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner; and RISMedia's Newsmakers Reception & Dinner. Through RISMedia's content programs - including ACE, a turn-key social media content system - real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home. Visit RISMedia.com, RISMedia's Premier, and ACESocial for more information.

Percy, maker of market intelligence-driven client engagement tools for real estate brokers and mortgage lenders, today announced that CEO Charles Williams has been named an RISMedia 2023 Real Estate Newsmaker. Williams was honored in the Futurist category for innovation in the property technology (proptech) field that has enabled real estate brokerages to close more deals and strengthen client relationships.

Related link: https://percy.ai/

Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams List – in Illinois

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the inaugural Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list* for 2023! "This recognition is owed to the clients that place their trust in the team to serve them. It also further reinforces the teams' commitment to providing clients with a comprehensive and customized best-in-class wealth management experience," said Seth Pietrini, COO at Legacy Wealth Advisors.

"The Legacy Wealth Advisors Wealth Management team is inspired and grateful to serve multi-generational clients and their families, and I am proud to see the team receive this prestigious award', he added.

Legacy Wealth is a diverse team that includes Financial Advisors Fernando Ereneta, Justin Ancona, and Jennifer Secola.

Fernando S. Ereneta has previously appeared on the top industry recognition for the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisors in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022.

The Forbes/SHOOK Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams ranking, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm that looks at criteria such as service models, investing process, team construct, skill sets, etc. Also factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records. Research also consists of qualitative criteria, including telephone, virtual and in-person interviews.

For the full list and further information visit: https://www.forbes.com/lists/wealth-management-teams-best-in-state/

Seth Pietrini

COO, Legacy Wealth Advisors

Office Manager, RJFS

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.

Member FINRA/SIPC

4200 Cantera Drive, Suite 221

Warrenville, IL 60555

630-791-9226 (Phone/Fax)

seth.pietrini@raymondjames.com

www.legacywealthadvisorsil.com

Investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc.

Legacy Wealth Advisors is not a registered broker/dealer and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services.

About Raymond James Financial Services As of 10/31/2022:

Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. is a financial services firm supporting independent financial advisors nationwide. Since 1974, Raymond James Financial Services Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, has provided a wide range of investment and wealth planning related services through its affiliate, Raymond James & Associates, Inc., member New York Stock Exchange/SIPC. Both broker/dealers are wholly owned subsidiaries of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE-RJF) a leading diversified financial services company with approximately 8,700 financial advisors throughout the United States, Canada and overseas. Total client assets are $1.15 trillion. Additional information is available at raymondjames.com.

Advisors: Fernando S. Ereneta, CFP(r), Justin Ancona, CFP(r), Jennifer Secola, CFP(r)

200 Cantera Drive, Suite 221 | Warrenville, IL 60555

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The 2023 Forbes ranking of America's Top Wealth Management Teams Best-In-State, developed by SHOOK Research, is based on an algorithm of qualitative criteria, mostly gained through telephone and in-person due diligence interviews, and quantitative data. This ranking is based upon the period from 4/1/2021 to 3/31/2022 and was released on 01/12/2023. Advisor teams that are considered must have one advisor with a minimum of seven years of experience, have been in existence as a team for at least one year, have at least 5 team members, and have been nominated by their firm. The algorithm weights factors like revenue trends, assets under management, compliance records, industry experience and those that encompass best practices in their practices and approach to working with clients. Portfolio performance is not a criteria due to varying client objectives and lack of audited data. Out of approximately 8,000 team nominations, 2,860 advisor teams received the award based on thresholds. This ranking is not indicative of an advisor's future performance, is not an endorsement, and may not be representative of individual clients' experience. Neither Raymond James nor any of its Financial Advisors or RIA firms pay a fee in exchange for this award/rating. Raymond James is not affiliated with Forbes or Shook Research, LLC. Please see https://www.forbes.com/lists/list-directory/#470ac626b274 for more info.

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Raymond James Financial Services is proud to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has been named to the inaugural Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list* for 2023! Legacy Wealth is a diverse team that includes Financial Advisors Fernando Ereneta, Justin Ancona, and Jennifer Secola.

RightOnTrek Eco-Friendly Product Design is Finalist for Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. /ScoopCloud/ -- RightOnTrek was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Already receiving multiple best-in-class awards and recognitions from Backpacker Magazine for their outdoor adventure meals, they now earn recognition for their packaging and product experience pairing as well.

RightOnTrek re-imagined the eating experience around its packaging and challenges the industry convention of heavy plastic aluminum-laden pouches. RightOnTrek's multi-layer package material is made of 100% bio-based materials sourced from tree pulp. Their meals are designed to cook in minutes, and taste great. The eco-friendly packaging is waterproof and still has the durability required for any outdoor adventure.

One of the biggest accomplishments in RightOnTrek meal packaging is that it's plastic-free.

The middle barrier layer is a material made from Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) approved wood pulp.

The inner linear low-density polyethylene (LLDPE) is a bio-based plastic. The company that produces it is International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC), certified.

The convention for outdoor meals is to cook and freeze dry food in a factory, package for a 10 to 30-year shelf life, and the end user rehydrates their meal with warm water in the bag.

While the soak-in-a-bag method is convenient, it requires heavy packaging that can handle the boiling water without burning one's hands. Sourcing and processing the plastics and metals in this packaging do harm to multiple upstream ecosystems, and you certainly don't want any of it in your system or our environment after use.

RightOnTrek challenges the need for adventure-ready meals to have doomsday-worthy shelf life. Their meals cook fresh on the trail and are ready for your next adventure, with an 18-month shelf life.

"The material going into the packaging is as important as what it turns into after use. By choosing 100% bio-based packaging derived from renewable resources, we feel we are doing our best to maintain a sustainable life cycle on the consumers' behalf," said Eric Boxer Sustainability Engineer and Head Chef of RightOnTrek Meals.

RightOnTrek is thrilled to be recognized as one of top-30 Product of the Year finalists.

Its core team was in attendance at the Outdoor Retailer Snow Show from January 10-12, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah to join with leaders in outdoor product innovation: https://outdoorretailer.com/events-education/innovation-awards/.

RightOnTrek meals are available in retail stores throughout the US, and online. Learn more: https://rightontrek.com/meals/store

About RightOnTrek:

RightOnTrek is a leader and innovator in outdoor recreation services that make epic wilderness adventures and transformative outdoors experiences accessible to everyone. For first-time family campers and lifelong elite mountaineers it provides an online trip planner, 24/7 automated gear rental near Glacier National Park, and the most delicious and nutritious backpacking meals you can find. Its Adventure Meals are available both online and in a growing number of retail stores nationwide. Learn more: https://rightontrek.com/.

RightOnTrek, Inc., 2593 Highway 2 East, Suite 3, Kalispell, MT 59901, USA.

RightOnTrek was selected as a finalist in the 2023 Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Already receiving multiple best-in-class awards and recognitions from Backpacker Magazine for their outdoor adventure meals, they now earn recognition for their packaging and product experience pairing as well.

Related link: https://rightontrek.com/

Deaf Financial Advisor Lee Kramer Named to Money’s Changemakers List

FREDERICK, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Money profiled 50 innovators shaping Americans' finances, and included Kramer Wealth Managers' CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Lee Kramer in their list. The wide-ranging list of people making meaningful, positive change in personal finance include Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin, YouTuber MrBeast, singer Lil Nas X, and Roblox CEO David Baszucki.

Lee Kramer was named to the list in large part due to his work in bridging the gaps of financial literacy within the Deaf community. "Many of us learn financial concepts from our parents when we're young, but when there's a communication barrier and you can't communicate well with your parents, that information doesn't get passed down," he says. "Dinner table conversations over holidays - Deaf children don't have the ability to just overhear Dad and Grandpa talking about their investment portfolios."

Providing Deaf wealth management services has been a challenge. There are only two Deaf CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professionals who are currently practicing and both are with Kramer Wealth Managers. Their team also has the first Deaf female financial advisor to pass the FINRA Series 7.

Kramer's company has an entire "Learn From Us" section on its website that includes an ASL library of finance and investment terms like diversification, time horizon and volatility. (Upon clicking a glossary card, a video pops up with a brief explanation in ASL.) Another part of the site is devoted to vlogs in ASL that tackle current events like inflation. It's helpful information even if you're hearing, which many of Kramer's clients are.

Kramer Wealth Managers was established in 1985 and includes five Deaf advisors and five full-time staffers, two of whom are hearing. Everyone is fluent in ASL and works out of offices in Maryland and Texas.

Money was founded in 1972 as a print magazine that helped everyday people live richer lives by learning personal finance strategies that improved their bottom line. Money is written and edited by a team of journalists and researchers with decades of experience and have won national awards for reporting. The full changemakers list can be seen at: https://money.com/Changemakers/

Visit the Kramer Wealth Website at https://kramerwealth.com.

For inquiries, contact Kramer Wealth Managers at (240) 379-6929 or email contact@kramerwealth.com.

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Securities and Investment Advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation, Member FINRA/SIPC. Traditional Insurance offered through Kramer Wealth Managers, which is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation. Branch office address: 9099 Ridgefield Drive, Suite 101, Frederick, MD 21701.

Money profiled 50 innovators shaping Americans' finances, and included Kramer Wealth Managers' CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Lee Kramer in their list. The wide-ranging list of people making meaningful, positive change in personal finance include Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin, YouTuber MrBeast, singer Lil Nas X, and Roblox CEO David Baszucki.

Related link: https://kramerwealth.com/

Down Payment Resource presents Richmond Association of REALTORS® CEO Laura Lafayette with 2022 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it selected Laura Lafayette, CEO of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR), as the winner of its 2022 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award. Now in its fifth year, the award program recognizes an individual or organization that has exhibited a steadfast commitment to expanding access to affordable homeownership.

The Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award was created in memory of one of DPR's first employees, Beverly Faull, for her wholehearted dedication to the company's mission to provide greater visibility and access to homebuyer assistance programs. DPR received 51 nominations for this year's award cycle. A housing professional with three decades of experience in the industry, Lafayette was selected for her work expanding access to affordable housing as CEO of RAR and the Central Virginia Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Lafayette's most notable accomplishments include organizing local Affordable Housing Awareness Week initiatives for ten years running, which mobilized hundreds of volunteers across Richmond to help local affordable housing nonprofits build and repair homes. She also launched the Partnership for Housing Affordability, a nonprofit that champions affordable housing policies and programs in the Richmond region, and she led the creation and implementation of the Richmond Regional Housing Framework.

Some affordable housing initiatives that Lafayette is currently spearheading include a regional home repair program for low-to-moderate income seniors, a pilot low-income real estate tax relief program and a pilot initiative that provides partial real estate tax exemption to Richmond's affordable housing providers as a way to preserve existing affordable housing.

"Affordable housing accessibility has been a passion of mine for decades because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to secure safe, sustainable homeownership for their family," said Lafayette. "I am incredibly grateful to DPR for their recognition and for supporting my mission to help industry professionals better meet the housing finance needs of the diverse Richmond community."

In recognition of her achievements, DPR will make a $5,000 donation on Lafayette's behalf to the charitable organization of her choice. Lafayette has opted to contribute the funds to the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to create affordable, sustainable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households. Lafayette established the organization in 2015 and has helped it become one of the fastest-growing community land trusts in the country. She currently serves on the board as the immediate past chair.

To learn more about Lafayette's work with the Maggie Walker Community Land Trust, visit https://maggiewalkerclt.org/.

About Down Payment Resource:

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

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Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it selected Laura Lafayette, CEO of the Richmond Association of REALTORS® (RAR), as the winner of its 2022 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About FormFree®

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About Down Payment Resource:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About ACES Quality Management:

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment.

For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About iEmergent

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

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

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

MediSked Named Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Provider For Second Year

ROCHESTER, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- MediSked, LLC was named as one of the Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Providers of 2022 by Medhealth Outlook, after being named one of the Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Companies of 2021 by Healthcare Tech Outlook.

These issues of each magazine contain an annual listing of ten companies that are at the forefront of providing Population Health Management solutions and impacting the industry.

MediSked has been a trusted technology partner to health and human services organizations across the country since 2003, delivering comprehensive Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions via a person-centered technology model. MediSked offers a full-featured, modular software ecosystem for agencies in the home and community-based services (HCBS) and long-term services and supports (LTSS) industries.

MediSked's population health management offering is distinctive from others in that MediSked is one of the few premier technology vendors that has in-depth experience in supporting statewide Medicaid transformation. With MediSked's population health management solution suite, agencies can generate extensive analytics to identify opportunities that improve individual and population-level outcomes.

To learn more about MediSked's population health management solution, visit https://www.medisked.com/

To view MediSked's 2022 award in Medhealth Outlook, visit https://medhealthoutlook.com/population-health-edition-2022/

About MediSked:

MediSked is the leading brand in holistic solutions that improves lives, drives efficiencies, and generates innovations for health and human service organizations that support our community. MediSked solutions combine to provide innovative, person-centered technology that improves outcomes and quality, while reducing costs for individuals receiving home and community-based services and long-term services and supports through government & oversight, care coordination/payer and provider agencies. MediSked has supported clients across the United States since 2003.

MediSked, LLC was named as one of the Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Providers of 2022 by Medhealth Outlook, after being named one of the Top 10 Population Health Management Solution Companies of 2021 by Healthcare Tech Outlook.

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

Announcing Seedling’s Fab Five Winners: Seedling to Honor Winners at 11th Annual April Gala in support of Children who have an Incarcerated Parent

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Seedling invites the Austin community to our 11th Annual Austin's Fab Five - Light Up the Night! Gala on the evening of Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. Join us as we honor five true local heroes whose selfless devotion has left a profoundly positive impact in the lives of hundreds of Central Texas children.

This prominent event benefits Seedling by raising vital funds used to bring hope and opportunities for thousands of children affected by parental incarceration in Central Texas.

This year's honorees are Ana Cortez, President at Mexican American School Boards Association; Jonathan "Chaka" Mahone, Founder, DAWA (Diversity and Wellness in Action); Dr. Rosalind Oliphant, Mentor Teacher and Community Partnerships for Bertha Sadler Means Young Women's Leadership Academy and Gus Garcia Young Men's Leadership Academy; Lisa Ivie Miller, Principal and Financial Advisor, CAPTRUST, and Blake Absher, Executive Vice President, Austin Market President, Broadway Bank.

Nominee photos and bios may be downloaded here: https://one.bidpal.net/fabfive23/custom/custom2

The process of selecting the honorees is a rigorous and highly competitive one. Seedling chooses candidates who are leaders in the Austin community and whose work positively impacts Central Texas children. Fab Five honorees are devoted champions for underserved children as well as education. The Fab Five event highlights the work and leadership of the honorees while raising much needed funds to support school-based mentoring for children impacted by parental incarceration.

"This is our eleventh year hosting the Fab Five Gala, and every year we continue to raise the bar for, and accomplish our fundraising goals, so more children can experience the benefits of having a caring mentor in their life," said Julie Barschow, Seedling Director of Development. "As we reflect on the contributions of this year's Honorees, we look to our extraordinarily generous community to help us continue the Fab Five - Light Up the Night! Gala for many years to come."

Proceeds from the event support Seedling's mentor program, which provides mentors as role models and sources of support and encouragement to children whose parents are absent from the home serving a jail or prison sentence.

For information on the event or Seedling's impact in the lives of children in our community, please visit the Fab Five website at https://bit.ly/FabFive22 or contact Emily Slater at Emily@seedlingmentors.org or 512-323-6371.

About Seedling:

Seedling has provided school-based mentoring for children impacted by parental incarceration since 2006. This school year, Seedling aims to provide mentoring for 525 students in Austin ISD, Del Valle ISD, Pflugerville ISD, Hays CISD, KIPP Public Schools, and Austin Achieve, and is currently seeking mentors. Each year, Seedling also awards $5,000 scholarships to 8th grade students to use toward their post-secondary education. Since the pandemic, Seedling has expanded programming to include virtual and summer mentoring, additional scholarship opportunities, and extra support for high school mentees. Seedling is a 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization, Tax ID #74-2841791. Donations are tax deductible.

To learn more about Seedling or to become a mentor visit Seedling's website at https://www.seedlingmentors.org/ or call (512) 323-6371.

Seedling invites the Austin community to our 11th Annual Austin's Fab Five - Light Up the Night! Gala on the evening of Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Austin. Join us as we honor five true local heroes whose selfless devotion has left a profoundly positive impact in the lives of hundreds of Central Texas children.

Related link: https://seedlingmentors.org/

3rd Annual Synergy Achievement Awards Program Recognizes Partner Districts for Commitment to Stakeholders

MESA. Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference last month at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional application of Synergy functionality to significantly benefit district stakeholders.

Four districts were selected as 2022 award winners. Cobb County School District (GA) and Bassett Unified School District (CA) were awarded $5,000 technology grants, and Chesapeake Public Schools (VA) and Loudoun County Public Schools (VA) were awarded $2,500 technology grants.

"It's a pleasure each year to see how our Synergy Achievement Awards nominees are applying Synergy features and capabilities to fit their districts' unique needs," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. "I am happy to congratulate this year's winners, who were selected in recognition of their commitment to maximizing the Synergy modules they have licensed and making everyday tasks easier for all users."

The 2022 awards program received nominations from Edupoint partner districts of all sizes across the country.

About Edupoint Educational Systems:

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work. Synergy is unique among student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 22 states.

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

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Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, announced this year's Synergy Achievement Awards recipients at its Synergy Connect National Users Conference last month at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tennessee. The annual awards program recognizes exceptional application of Synergy functionality to significantly benefit district stakeholders.

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

‘My Father The Queen’ Wins Best LGBT Screenplay from Best Script Award – London

CYPRESS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The Best Script Award - London selected "My Father The Queen" as the winner of the Best LGBT Screenplay during their Autumn 2022 competition. The screenplay was written by filmmaker Lisa N. Alexander, owner of PrettyWork Studios. It is her first feature work.

The screenplay was selected from hundreds of entries and according to Alexander, "a wonderful nod" to the work that took three years to complete. "To win best screenplay for my first ever feature is a huge source of pride," the filmmaker said. "I'm very grateful for the competition and the judges who saw the beauty and relevance in 'My Father The Queen,'" she continued.

The film addresses mental health in the Black community, what happens to the family dynamic and familial relationships when a member chooses to live closeted, how "daddy issues" manifest in real life, and finally, what healing looks like.

Alexander is grateful for all the people who encouraged her to complete the screenplay as well as shoulder some of the pre-production work. "I could not have asked for a better writing coach than Khufere [Qhamata]," said Alexander. "And having Professor Stanley Davis on the team has been one of the best gifts I could have received," she continued.

Alexander is currently raising funds for the project and expects production to begin Summer 2023 with a film release in 2024. She will direct and produce the film through her production company, PrettyWork Studios and has begun building her team.

Cast and crew members include:

* Brandon James, Director of Photography

* Jessica L. Davis, First Assistant Director

* Bridget Fizer, Costume Designer

* Nykema Brown, Makeup Artist

* Linda Robinson, Actress (Carolyn)

In all, the screenplay for "My Father The Queen" has earned seven Official Selection, Semi-Finalist, and Nominee laurels from various film festivals in 2022.

About PrettyWork Studios:

PrettyWork Studios brings together diverse experts and talent to help tell amazing stories-whether they be for the big or small screen. PrettyWork Studios is Black woman owned and focuses on telling stories that explore the many facets of Black culture and other BIPOC concerns. Learn more: https://prettyworkstudios.com/

For more information about "My Father The Queen":

Website: https://www.myfatherthequeen.com/

IMDBPro - https://pro.imdb.com/title/tt24044362/?ref_=nm_ovrvw_cr_kf_1

Facebook: @myfatherthequeen

Instagram: @myfatherthequeen

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The Best Script Award - London selected "My Father The Queen" as the winner of the Best LGBT Screenplay during their Autumn 2022 competition. The screenplay was written by filmmaker Lisa N. Alexander, owner of PrettyWork Studios. It is her first feature work.

Related link: https://prettyworkstudios.com/