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Sales Boomerang recognized as Baltimore’s second fastest-growing company

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has earned the No. 2 spot on the Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) 2021 Fast 50, a list of the greater Baltimore region's 50 fastest-growing private companies. Fast 50 rankings were unveiled by the BBJ at a private reception on Thursday, November 4.

The 2021 Fast 50 were ranked according to average percent change in revenue during the three-year span from 2018 to 2020, as verified by the BBJ with assistance from accounting and consulting firm SC&H Group. Sales Boomerang's revenue growth from 2018 to 2020 was 3,882%, an achievement that earned the company the #101 spot on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing companies earlier this year.

By helping lenders identify the best times to offer loans, Sales Boomerang aids consumers while improving lenders' bottom lines. Sales Boomerang's lender clients have achieved customer retention rates of 1.4-5.3 times the industry norm and an average 20-40% lift to loan volume, results that increased the company's popularity and helped make its explosive revenue growth possible.

"It is an honor for Sales Boomerang to be recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal's Fast 50 awards program and we're thrilled to be leading the way for our local business community," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "Its high concentration of STEM experts and proximity to larger business hubs have made Greater Baltimore the perfect environment for tech startups like Sales Boomerang to thrive."

To view the full list of BBJ's 2021 Fast 50, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2021/11/05/fast-50-2021-private-companies-growth.html.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $150 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(TM) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has earned the No. 2 spot on the Baltimore Business Journal's (BBJ) 2021 Fast 50, a list of the greater Baltimore region's 50 fastest-growing private companies. Fast 50 rankings were unveiled by the BBJ at a private reception on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

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

Mortgage Professional America honors FormFree Account Manager Laura Graben with 2021 Rising Stars award

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that Account Manager Laura Graben has been named a 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine. The MPA Rising Stars award program honors promising young professionals who are making an impact on the housing and mortgage industries.

As a member of FormFree's customer success team, Graben helps mortgage lenders implement FormFree's flagship AccountChek automated asset verification service as well as AccountChek 3n1, a service that combines verification of borrower assets, income and employment in a single report.

Since joining FormFree two years ago, Graben has built a portfolio of over 130 accounts, including some of the largest mortgage companies in the industry. Her willingness to adapt and passion to serve has enabled Graben to exceed client expectations with fast onboarding times, low churn rates and triple-digit revenue growth.

Graben recently organized FormFree's second annual Heroes Golf Classic charity tournament, which took place on October 29 at the Château Élan Winery and Resort in Braselton, Georgia. The event brought together mortgage industry leaders from around the country to raise $57,030 for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides emergency assistance and preparedness education to communities affected by disaster.

"Laura's willingness to jump in headfirst to learn the ins and outs of the mortgage business impressed me from the start," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "She consistently goes the extra mile to serve her clients with intelligence and professionalism. Meanwhile, she has almost single-handedly built our Heroes Golf Classic tournament into a successful annual event that brings industry participants together to raise money for a worthy cause. I'm confident that we will continue to see great things from Laura."

To view the full list of 2021 MPA Rising Stars visit: https://www.mpamag.com/.

About FormFree:

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

About Mortgage Professional America:

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com.

FormFree® today announced that Account Manager Laura Graben has been named a 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) magazine. The MPA Rising Stars award program honors promising young professionals who are making an impact on the housing and mortgage industries.

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

CDF’s California Labor and Employment Law Blog Listed 7th on Feedspot’s ‘Top 40 California Law Blogs and Websites’

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California-based labor, employment and business immigration defense law firm, proudly announces its California Labor & Employment Law Blog ("blog") has been ranked 7th on Feedspot's recent list of the "Top 40 California Law Blogs and Websites." CDF's blog (www.CalLaborLaw.com) is an online web journal that allows our subscribers to access the most current information on the full spectrum of California-related labor and employment topics, as well as practical solutions for compliance.

CDF is not new to the blogosphere. The firm's California Labor & Employment Law Blog has been operational since 2005 and is being read by over six thousand subscribers. CDF's blog just doesn't cover the law, it takes the guesswork out of the often complicated legal developments and provides our subscribers with a succinct review of how changes to California labor and employment laws impact their workplace and offers suggestions for compliance.

"Amidst the constant fluctuations in California employment law, CDF's Blog Editorial Board communicates the most relevant news and trends for business owners, human resources professionals and in-house counsel on the latest developments in labor and employment law, as well as analysis and commentary regarding best practices," said Editor in Chief of CDF's blog, Mark S. Spring. "Our blog posts have proven especially helpful during this period of unprecedented challenges spurred by the constantly evolving laws, regulations and local ordinances related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as they are designed to provide employers with the insight they can leverage immediately."

CDF's Blog Editorial Board closely monitors, tracks and reports on legislative and judicial developments, court decisions, administrative agency opinions and new or revised requirements or regulations, as well as other topics of interest for those responsible for managing a workforce in California and for resolving the problems that often arise in the context of the employer-employee relationship, including such topics as Arbitration Agreements, COVID-19, Class Actions, Court Decisions, Discrimination, Harassment & Retaliation, Employee Hiring, Discipline & Termination, Employee Leaves, Immigration, Internal Investigations, New Laws & Legislation, Non-Compete and Trade Secrets, Cal/OSHA Issues, Personnel Policies and Procedures, Union-Management Relations, Wage & Hour Issues, Workplace Privacy and more.

Feedspot's methodology for its ranking included reviewing post frequency, relevancy, web traffic, social media followers, age of blog, domain authority, to name a few.

CDF's collective intelligence from our dedicated team of employment law attorneys is just one click away on our award-winning blog.

Look to http://www.callaborlaw.com/ for more in-depth coverage of California's legal employment law landscape.

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About CDF Labor Law LLP

For over 25 years, CDF Labor Law LLP has distinguished itself as a powerhouse in labor and employment law in California, defending employers in single-plaintiff and class action lawsuits and advising employers on related legal compliance and risk avoidance. Through decades of dedicated commitment to high-quality legal work and providing consistent and practical management solutions to our clients, CDF has earned a reputation as one of California's leading law firms. The firm has five offices throughout California - in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego. For more information, visit: www.CDFLaborLaw.com and find CDF on LinkedIn or Twitter to learn more about how the firm protects California employers.

CDF Labor Law LLP (CDF), a California-based labor, employment and business immigration defense law firm, proudly announces its California Labor & Employment Law Blog ("blog") has been ranked 7th on Feedspot's recent list of the "Top 40 California Law Blogs and Websites."

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

Vice Capital Markets’ Danny Enright honored as 2021 Rising Star by Mortgage Professional America

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced Senior Trader Danny Enright has been recognized by industry trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as one of its 2021 Rising Stars. In its inaugural year, the MPA Rising Stars award seeks to honor young professionals making a significant impact in the mortgage and housing industry.

Enright was recognized for his initiative in improving Vice Capital Markets processes and procedures around client communication. When the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) announced changes regarding second homes and non-owner-occupied properties last year, Enright created and implemented a direct communication channel with clients to assist them in navigating the required restrictions and limited allowable percentage of delivers. This helped Vice Capital's clients optimize their available loans eligible for sale and stay compliant with GSEs changes and requirements. In addition, Enright's efforts in evaluating and improving fallout assumptions have increased the performance and profitability of all Vice Capital clients despite the volatility of last year's market.

"Danny has grown professionally and personally by leaps and bounds in the past year. Not only did he complete his MBA, but his ability to speak directly and communicate effectively with all levels of the clients' senior management has made him a valuable asset," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "It's rare to find someone that understands the technical side of hedging and can also communicate in a way anyone can understand, which speaks to a maturity and industry understanding well beyond his years of experience. We're extremely proud of him and look forward to seeing what he accomplishes in the coming year."

To view the full list of 2021 MPA Rising Stars visit: https://www.mpamag.com/

About Vice Capital Markets

Since 2001, Vice Capital Markets has successfully managed interest rate risk and maximized profitability on more than half a trillion of MBS trades and mortgage-related transactions for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders of all sizes. With an average of more than 10 years' experience behind each of the traders on our team, Vice Capital has helped its clients realize, on average, a 25 to 55 bps improvement over their best effort execution, and Vice Capital's proprietary risk-management models and complex investor and agency best execution platform have consistently yielded safe and effective profit maximization for its clients. Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced Senior Trader Danny Enright has been recognized by industry trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as one of its 2021 Rising Stars. In its inaugural year, the MPA Rising Stars award seeks to honor young professionals making a significant impact in the mortgage and housing industry.

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

IDS’ Emilio Estrada Named a Mortgage Industry ‘Rising Star’ by MPA

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that account manager Emilio Estrada has been named a 2021 Rising Star by industry trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA). The MPA Rising Star awards program seeks to honor up-and-coming talent within the housing and mortgage industry.

Estrada is a valued account manager and driving force behind IDS' adoption of eClose technology. He serves as a guide to IDS' major clients as they implement and utilize hybrid eClosing and is a key developer behind the workflows for IDS agents. Estrada works between customer service and the development teams to communicate client needs and evolve IDS company settings and policy changes. This direct feedback line from IDS clientele has led to countless feature enhancements and improved processes.

"Emilio is known for his ability to think outside the box to solve arising issues and pain points for our clientele," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "His customer service goes above and beyond expectations, but what truly sets him apart is the way he shares the trials and tribulations of customer service with the team to improve our internal processes."

To view the full list of winners, visit https://www.mpamag.com/.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that account manager Emilio Estrada has been named a 2021 Rising Star by industry trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA). The MPA Rising Star awards program seeks to honor up-and-coming talent within the housing and mortgage industry.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

Mortgage Professional America honors multiple Promontory MortgagePath employees

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA) has recently recognized several of its employees. Chief Administrative Officer Bryan DeShasier was named a 2021 Housing Industry Icon by MPA in October, and Manager, Project Management Office Darcey O'Neill and Director of Backend Engineering Kevin Wheeler were both featured in MPA's 2021 Rising Star awards program, announced today.

"At Promontory MortgagePath, our people are as integral to our clients' success as our process, and these three individuals provide ample evidence to support that fact," said Debora Aydelotte, chief operating officer at Promontory MortgagePath. "It has been a pleasure to watch these talented professionals flourish, and on behalf of the entire company, I want to extend my congratulations to Bryan, Darcey and Kevin on these well-deserved recognitions."

MPA Housing Industry Icon Bryan DeShasier has been an integral part of Promontory MortgagePath from its inception. In addition to his involvement in the development of Promontory MortgagePath's proprietary point-of-sale technology Borrower Wallet(r) and the launch of its end-to-end mortgage origination and fulfillment platform Transform, DeShasier played a key role in the company's initiative supporting community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and minority depository institutions' (MDIs) efforts to expand access to credit and homeownership in underserved communities. Most recently, he helped facilitate the expansion of Promontory MortgagePath's investor network to provide a wide range of investor options and relationships in support of its community lending clients' secondary market efforts.

The MPA Rising Star award seeks to honor up-and-coming professionals in the mortgage and housing industry. Darcey O'Neill joined Promontory MortgagePath in 2018 as an Implementation Analyst and quickly rose through the ranks, recently being promoted to Manager, Project Management Office.. From optimizing the functions of the sales and technology teams to refining communications with clientele, O'Neill's internal process improvement efforts have a direct impact not only on client onboarding and service delivery but also on clients' origination efforts. She also managed the company's implementation of ComplianceEase, which resulted in a more timely and automated quality check for disclosures, saving time in Compliance and Fulfillment.

In a similar feat, Kevin Wheeler's software engineering acumen has enabled Promontory MortgagePath to yield greater efficiencies in its fulfillment processes and improve the user experience. His efforts have included overseeing enhancements to Promontory MortgagePath's pre-qualification letter templates to better suit the needs of lenders and borrowers and helping to implement the new URLA form within Promontory MortgagePath's tech stack. Most recently, he led the team responsible for the development of enhancements to Promontory MortgagePath's Conversation Log messaging tool to streamline communication and the transfer of information between clients' loan officers and Promontory MortgagePath's processors.

To view the full list of 2021 MPA Housing Industry Icons or Rising Stars, visit: www.mpamag.com

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

Promontory MortgagePath is a fast-growing team of passionate problem solvers on a mission to fundamentally change the way lenders approach their mortgage business. The company combines an intuitive, collaborative digital mortgage platform with modern, comprehensive fulfillment services, giving lenders the progressive technology and scalability required to profitably compete in today's rapidly changing residential mortgage market. Promontory MortgagePath's founder, former U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Gene Ludwig, is widely recognized as a visionary thinker on the critical issues confronting financial services, and his companies are renowned for helping community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, visit https://www.mortgagepath.com.

About Mortgage Professional America

A publication of Key Media, Mortgage Professional America (MPA) delivers news, opinion and analysis to mortgage, real estate and finance industry professionals through its bi-monthly magazine and daily email newsletter. For more information, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced trade publication Mortgage Professional America (MPA) has recently recognized several of its employees. Chief Administrative Officer Bryan DeShasier was named a 2021 Housing Industry Icon by MPA in October, and Manager, Project Management Office Darcey O'Neill and Director of Backend Engineering Kevin Wheeler were both featured in MPA's 2021 Rising Star awards program, announced today.

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

Whiteflash Named 2021 BBB Pinnacle Award Winner

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- For the second year in a row, and for an unprecedented 5 out of the last 10 years, Whiteflash Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2021 Pinnacle Award - the BBB's top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and social responsibility. The annual competition involves the finest retail jewelers from all across the Greater Houston area, the fourth largest market in America.

Whiteflash has been a BBB Winner of Distinction every year since 2004, maintaining an unbroken A+ rating with the BBB. The annual awards competition evaluates businesses on a comprehensive set of performance standards including product quality, customer care, consumer education, innovation, integrity, and social responsibility. With the 2021 Pinnacle award Whiteflash has been once again recognized as "Best in Class" and a market leader among the many well established fine jewelers in the Greater Houston Area.

Having launched in the year 2000, Whiteflash has been at the forefront of jewelry companies born into the information age. In addition to their world-class A CUT ABOVE® brand of super ideal diamonds, Whiteflash offers two other categories of precision cut AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent diamonds, all of which are in-house and available exclusively at Whiteflash. All are posted to their state-of-the-art responsive website with a full complement of diagnostics and advanced light performance imaging.

In addition to their deep inventory of precision cut certified diamonds Whiteflash is also an authorized distributor for some of America's finest bridal designers including Tacori, Verragio, Simon G, A. Jaffe, Ritani, Vatche and Benchmark, providing an extensive selection of top quality brand name diamond engagement rings.

Reached for comment on winning the BBB 2021 Pinnacle Award Whiteflash COO Eliezer Eber remarked, "Overcoming the challenges of a pandemic, with its supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages, makes being chosen for the BBB Pinnacle Award especially gratifying. It is a true reflection of the character and adaptability of our team, the resiliency of our business model, and a tribute to our laser focus on the customer experience."

Having been awarded the 2021 BBB Pinnacle once again validates the company's core value driven philosophy and devotion to best practices. Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society, an organization dedicated to consumer education and protection. They are also one of the few retail jewelers in the world certified for ISO9000 quality management. And a laser focus on the customer experience has resulted in a huge number of 5 star reviews at independent review sites like Google Reviews and Yelp.

In the words of Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler, "I am so proud of our team for once again being recognized by the BBB as 'best in class'. The Greater Houston area is home to some of the finest jewelers in America, and to receive the BBB Pinnacle is a humbling accomplishment, and one that is extremely motivating for the Whiteflash team."

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE® Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger's Magazine as the "Lord of the Online Rings" enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality loose diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient, secure and information rich environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcomes visitors to their showroom located in the upscale Houston area community of Sugar Land, Texas. Whiteflash is a proud member of the American Gem Society.

For more information, log onto https://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

RELATED LINKS:

https://www.whiteflash.com/a-cut-above-diamonds/

https://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/designer-rings.aspx

For the second year in a row, and for an unprecedented 5 out of the last 10 years, Whiteflash Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has been named winner of the prestigious Better Business Bureau 2021 Pinnacle Award - the BBB's top honor for excellence in quality control, customer care, and social responsibility.

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

Fluid Metering’s FVD Variable Dispense Pump Receives Gold in 2021 LEAP Awards

SYOSSET, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Fluid Metering, Inc. is proud to announce that they are the recipients of the gold award in the hydraulics category of WTWH Media's 2021 Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) for its FVD Variable Dispense Pump.

The LEAP awards are supported by WTWH Media, which includes Design World, Fluid Power World, Fastener Engineering and EE World showcasing global mechanical and electronic engineering achievements in a host of technology areas. This year's winners were chosen by an independent, third-party judging panel comprised of twelve OEM design engineers and academic professionals who evaluated hundreds of entries submitted by world-class manufacturers in diverse industries.

In selecting the FVD Variable Dispense Pump for the gold award, the judges commented: "The reduction of components by combining 3 functions within one pump is innovative. Fewer components mean fewer potential leakage points; and system better system reliability."

The FVD Variable Dispense Pump provides a simplified fluidic architecture that combines priming, flushing and a precise dispensing cycle in one pump. This all-in-one pump doubles the life cycle of current technologies by using chemically inert ceramic components that are dimensionally stable and do not deteriorate over 100s of millions of cycles. The ceramic piston eliminates the need for valves and elastomeric components associated with maintenance, provides accuracy and precision which translates into upfront cost savings along with less downtime and improved fluidic control performance.

"It is such an honor to be the recipient of the 2021 Gold Leap Award! To have been selected out of such a competitive field of world-class companies and technologies is very humbling!" said Robert Morin, Vice President, Commercial Operations at Fluid Metering. "The development of Fluid Metering's Variable Dispense pump has been a multiply year journey, with extensive market research. Our Product Development, led by Sean Madden, outdid themselves turning our customers' voice into a game-changing technology while ensuring world-class reliability."

About Fluid Metering, Inc.

Fluid Metering continues to be a leader in the manufacturing or valveless ceramic dispensers and metering pumps with strategic focus in the life sciences market space. Proudly, incorporating over 60 years of OEM design and experience to meet customer specific application requirements with Accuracy, Precision & Reliability!

Website: https://www.fluidmetering.com/

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/e0a2LVOWKnU

Fluid Metering, Inc. is proud to announce that they are the recipients of the gold award in the hydraulics category of WTWH Media's 2021 Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program (LEAP) for its FVD Variable Dispense Pump.

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

FlexCare Digital Health Honored with Four Awards at the Annual w3 Awards

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- With more than 3,000 entries from around the globe, The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts just announced the winners of its 16th Annual w3 Awards. FlexCare Digital Health, a leading provider of online and on-demand healthcare delivery, brought home a total of four awards and was recognized in the Mobile Apps and Mobile Features' categories.

The w3 Awards serves to illuminate creative excellence on the Internet and recognizes professionals who handle the creative and marketing acumen behind award-winning websites, video, marketing, mobile, social media and podcasts. These awards are sanctioned and judged by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invitation-only body consisting of top-tier professionals from a "Who's Who" of acclaimed media, advertising and marketing forums.

FlexCare Digital Health received gold awards in the following categories:

- Mobile Apps and Sites: Mobile Site Redesign for Mobile

- Mobile Features: Best Visual Design-Aesthetic for Mobile

- Mobile Features: Best Interface for Mobile

It also received a silver award in:

- Mobile Features: Best Visual Design - Function for Mobile

As one of the leading providers of digital health solutions in the U.S., FlexCare Digital Health is transforming healthcare by providing digital health services that benefit both employers and employees. By delivering immediate access to a variety of digital health providers via its cloud-based proprietary online portal and mobile app, FlexCare makes it possible for members to connect seamlessly via phone, text, secure video or app.

About FlexCare Digital Health

FlexCare Digital Health is a leading provider of online and on-demand healthcare delivery services to private and public employers, associations, brokers, school systems and more.

By using Digital Health services instead of more expensive urgent care and ER visits, FlexCare cuts unnecessary costs and keeps members smiling (instead of waiting).

Its core offerings include: Virtual Primary Care, Telemedicine, Dermatology, Behavioral Health Counseling, TeleDentistry, Caregiver/Companionship Support, TeleSpine and other digital health services.

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

About w3 Awards

The w3 Awards honors creative excellence on the web and recognizes the people behind award-winning sites, marketing programs, social content, mobile site/apps, and online video. In honoring the best of the web, the w3 Awards is the first major web competition to be accessible to the biggest agencies, the smallest firms and everyone in between. Small firms are as likely to win as Fortune 500 companies and international agencies.

SOCIAL MEDIA:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FlexCarePlus

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexcare-telemedicine/?viewAsMember=true

MULTIMEDIA

Sneak Peek at our award-winning app: https://youtu.be/Enusc-PoBic

With more than 3,000 entries from around the globe, The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts just announced the winners of its 16th Annual w3 Awards. FlexCare Digital Health, a leading provider of online and on-demand healthcare delivery, brought home a total of four awards and was recognized in the Mobile Apps and Mobile Features' categories.

Related link: http://flexcare.com/

Exiled Afghan Artist Paints Without Arms or Legs – Inspires Hero Award

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Robaba Mohammadi, Afghanistan's most famous artist, who paints with her mouth due to a birth defect which denies her the use of her limbs, is reacting to the Taliban's recent takeover of her homeland by building a movement to honor Heroes everywhere, and seeks assistance from those who share her goals with the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

According to Amy Chang and John Toomey, creators of the Fundly page set up to support her work, "Robaba needs assistance in helping her family emigrate to the U.S. as well as in setting up her Center to operate online."

Denied the usage of her arms and legs by a birth defect, Robaba started painting at age 12, learning to hold brushes in her mouth. Not only did she exhibit her paintings internationally by 16, but in 2019 she founded a school in Kabul, the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

When the Taliban took over Kabul on August 16, they evicted the Center's employees and shut it down. Now it is rebuilding itself online.

The Center's latest project is the Hero Award (heroaward.net) which recognizes significant achievements on behalf of the UN's 17 Agenda for Sustainability Goals. Previous winners hail from Kenya, Bangla Desh, Indonesia, Colombia, and Malaysia.

"Robaba's immense courage and persistence, shown by her overcoming a profound disability to build a career as an artist, as well as being a mentor for others, is something that can inspire achievers all over the world," says Chang, "and that is what the Hero Award is designed to do."

The Hero Award is conferred monthly upon those who demonstrate extraordinary achievement. In some cases, sketches, caricatures, GIFs, memes, and paintings of the Honorees will be offered as NFTs on Robaba's marketplace. Her platform employs fiat currency, and therefore does not waste the massive amounts of electricity that other NFT marketplaces based on the Etherium blockchain do.

Proceeds from NFTs will be split between Award recipients and the Robaba Foundation, as Robaba wants to remain involved in furthering the Award winners' work.

At present Robaba and two siblings are outside of Afghanistan, and four family members remain in the country. The Foundation is reaching out to international aid organizations to help the whole family reunite.

To help Robaba, and support the Hero Awards, anyone can donate at https://fundly.com/help-disabled-artist-s-family-reach-u-s.

MORE INFORMATION ON HERO AWARD: https://www.heroaward.net/

Follow Robaba on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/rubaba.mohammadi.1

Robaba Mohammadi, Afghanistan's most famous artist, who paints with her mouth due to a birth defect which denies her the use of her limbs, is reacting to the Taliban's recent takeover of her homeland by building a movement to honor Heroes everywhere, and seeks assistance from those who share her goals with the Robaba Art and Cultural Center.

SeQuel’s Jody Johnson Selected as 2021 Women in Business Honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. /ScoopCloud/ -- SeQuel Response is pleased to announce that Jody Johnson, CFO/COO, was selected for the 2021 Women in Business award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. After receiving hundreds of nominations, the Business Journal recognizes just 50 women who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and community contributions throughout the Twin Cities.

"I'm humbled to be chosen as a Women in Business honoree," said Johnson. "I feel quite lucky to be a part of SeQuel where I get to be intimately involved in building out the larger team, solving complex problems and identifying opportunities, all while working with people whom I genuinely like and whose abilities I have the utmost confidence in."

Throughout her career Jody has thrived in rapid growth environments. As a fast-paced and evolving agency, SeQuel was looking for a financial leader to establish business process solutions focused on scalability and rapid revenue growth. In August 2018, Jody Johnson joined SeQuel as Vice President of Finance and in only 14 months was promoted to the inaugural position of Chief Financial Officer. In late 2020, she added Chief Operating Officer to her resume. In addition to her career accomplishments, Jody actively supports her professional community and a variety of philanthropic programs.

"In Jody's short tenure with SeQuel Response, her unique leadership style generated a compelling sense of discipline and responsibility company-wide, to calmly inspire the transition of our financial culture into one of purpose and accountability," explained SeQuel Co-founder and CEO Jay Carroll. "Her persistence and thoroughness also successfully guided us through the COVID-19 pandemic to position the agency for stability during a challenging time for so many. We are proud of Jody's recognition and more than thankful for her significant contribution to SeQuel."

The 2021 honorees were featured in the Business Journal's special Women in Business publication on October 15, and celebrated during a luncheon event on October 18 in Minneapolis.

About SeQuel Response

SeQuel Response has quickly become the go-to direct response advertising agency for growth-oriented consumer brands looking to launch and rapidly scale their direct mail and digital marketing campaigns. In five consecutive years, Inc. Magazine has named SeQuel to its Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S.

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

For any business and/or media inquiries, please contact Jacqueline Johnson-Leister at 952-208-1314, or email her at jacquelinej@sequeldm.com.

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SeQuel Response is pleased to announce that Jody Johnson, CFO/COO, was selected for the 2021 Women in Business award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. After receiving hundreds of nominations, the Business Journal recognizes just 50 women who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and community contributions throughout the Twin Cities.

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SimpleNexus recognized for a third year as one of Utah’s fastest-growing companies in three independent rankings

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has been highlighted in three lists honoring 2021's fastest-growing Utah companies: Utah Business magazine's Fast 50, UtahValley360 BusinessQ magazine's UV50 and MountainWest Capital Network's Utah 100.

SimpleNexus made its third consecutive appearance on the Fast 50 and UV50, both of which ranked the SimpleNexus #15 in the state based on revenue growth. This year also marked the company's fourth consecutive appearance on the Utah 100, which placed SimpleNexus #18 statewide.

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its 41,000 active loan originators with more than 5.8 million borrowers and 141,000 real estate partners and grown to touch approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

"2020 was our biggest year yet. Our persistent growth is a testament to consumers' desire for a digital homeownership journey and SimpleNexus' category leadership in this space," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "We're honored to return to the Utah Business Fast 50, UV360 UV50 and MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 lists and thank each publication for this recognition."

To view the full lists of Utah's Fast 50, UV50 and Utah 100 honorees online, visit:

* https://www.utahbusiness.com/meet-the-2021-fastest-growing-companies-in-utah/

* https://utahvalley360.com/2021/09/28/2021-uv50:-fastest-growing-companies/

* https://www.mwcn.org/utah-100/

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platform's native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has been highlighted in three lists honoring 2021's fastest-growing Utah companies: Utah Business magazine's Fast 50, UtahValley360 BusinessQ magazine's UV50 and MountainWest Capital Network's Utah 100.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Auto Show Sales & Finance Wins Top Choice Award Winner For Third Consecutive Year – Voted Best Used Truck Dealership in the 2021 Top Choice Award Survey

WINNIPEG, Manitoba /ScoopCloud/ -- Auto Show Sales & Finance is excited to announce they have been selected as Manitoba's Consumer Choice Award winner for the 2021/2022 calendar year. This marks Auto Show's third year recognized by Consumers Choice as the best truck sales & leasing dealership in Winnipeg and its first year winning in multiple categories - being selected as the best pre-owned automotive dealership in Winnipeg.

"2021 was a challenging year for nearly everyone worldwide, both emotionally and financially. We feel extremely fortunate to have been able to retain our existing staff and continue to grow in the face of these headwinds, offering new employment opportunities to Manitobans and helping families put food on the table," said Joe Kupfer, Partner. "This year saw us ship vehicles to clients across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. The local support, especially though has been tremendous - thank you so much Manitoba for paying us a visit in your used car or used truck search!"

Heading into 2022, the company is well-positioned to continue its rapid growth with further expansion of its financial services division, in addition to its RV and leisure division now encompassing four new franchise lines. With annual sales approaching $50M, and in-stock inventory averaging three hundred or more products to choose from, Auto Show has steadily evolved to be Central Canada's largest independent automotive & RV dealership.

Development continues on their high-profile 25-acre property with the construction of expanded service facilities and selection of one or more franchised dealerships as strategic partners. "There are numerous synergies to be had partnering with a strong franchised new-car retailer. They would be advantaged by capturing a large volume of parts and service revenue from our pre-owned reconditioning operations, in addition to the manufacturer's recall work, pre and post-sale warranty work, autobody income, and likely referral business to a buy-here-pay-here program," explains Joe Kupfer. "In return, our pre-owned team would benefit from superior access to lease-return portfolios and manufacturer-exclusive supply lines, as well as OEM captive finance programs. It's a great opportunity for both parties should we sign a partner whose business values align with ours and something we're looking forward to announcing in 2022."

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

About Auto Show

Previously, the dealership has been recognized with 2019, 2020 & 2021 Consumer Satisfaction Awards, the 2020 Provincial Dealer of the Year Award (Manitoba), the 2021 Provincial Dealer of the Year Award (Manitoba), 2020 & 2021 Top Choice Awards, the 2020 & 2021 CarGurus Top Rated Dealer Awards, and the 2020 & 2021 Consumer Choice Awards. The Dealership was also awarded the coveted 2021 NATIONAL Dealer of the Year award (Canada) by Dealer Rater, the foremost North American company which provides the global standard for dealership reviews across the continent.

Auto Show is Winnipeg's premier automotive experience. Locally owned and operated, it was founded with the belief that a more lighthearted approach to shopping was possible. Auto Show made a conscious effort to be recognized for being unique and creative: from a very appealing and diverse product line to its facility design & décor. It primarily set out to approach sales to understand that customers are welcome to shop at their pleasure with no expectations of purchase. Carrying a wide range of pre-owned cars in Winnipeg, along with SUVs, trucks, vans, recreational products, as well as new and used RV's and camper trailers - the retailer strives to provide the best products available - both in variety and quality.

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Auto Show Sales & Finance is excited to announce they have been selected as Manitoba's Consumer Choice Award winner for the 2021/2022 calendar year. This marks Auto Show's third year recognized by Consumers Choice as the best truck sales & leasing dealership in Winnipeg and its first year winning in multiple categories - being selected as the best pre-owned automotive dealership in Winnipeg.

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

FormFree named a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced its selection as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professionals America (MPA). MPA's annual top mortgage employer report recognizes companies in the mortgage industry that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

To qualify for this honor, companies are evaluated by their employees via an anonymous survey that measures employee sentiment about benefits, incentives, professional development initiatives, culture and more. Only companies that earn an 80% or greater employee satisfaction score appear on the Top Mortgage Employer list.

FormFree employees expressed high regard for the company, citing its generous retirement and insurance benefits, incentive stock option, parental leave and regular team building activities as reasons for their satisfaction. Other perks of employment include a $1,500 professional development allowance for each employee and opportunities to participate in company-sponsored charitable initiatives with the Red Cross of Northeast Georgia and Extra Special People, a local charity for individuals with disabilities.

"FormFree fosters a collaborative, innovative work environment," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "We stand by our team 100% for their unyielding spirit as they propel our company to the forefront of the digital mortgage revolution."

To read more about the companies honored in MPA's 2021 Top Mortgage Employer cohort, visit https://www.mpamag.com/us.

About FormFree®

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

About Mortgage Professional America

Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage & finance industry's most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis. Created exclusively for the mortgage & finance industry, MPA provides a real-time web service that keeps time-poor mortgage & finance professionals up to date with the latest breaking news, cutting-edge opinion, and expert analysis affecting both their business, and their industry as a whole. For more information, visit https://www.mpamag.com/us.

FormFree® today announced its selection as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professionals America (MPA). MPA's annual top mortgage employer report recognizes companies in the mortgage industry that excel in workplace culture and employee satisfaction.

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

Nestle USA Awards Capstone Logistics Broker of the Year for 2020

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been named 2020 Broker of the Year by Nestle USA. Capstone's freight management division has served Nestle USA for more than five years, steadily growing the relationship each year.

Nestle USA leaders chose Capstone as Broker of the Year because of strong performance across several key areas: communication, innovation, service and account management, visibility, technology, and reliability.

"We are incredibly proud to have achieved this accolade from Nestle USA, the largest CPG company in the world," said Ross Vigil, EVP of Client Management - Freight Management at Capstone. "To have our team's commitment to service and innovation recognized by one of the strongest supply chain teams in the country is a tremendous honor."

Capstone provides high-touch transportation solutions powered by best-in-class technology. From handling high-risk temperature-controlled business to high-stakes production-line and retail shipments, Capstone has the operational expertise and carrier network to provide an exceptional experience to partners that require careful handling, meticulous execution, and end-to-end visibility.

Capstone's presence in more than 550 distribution centers gives partners unique access to actionable insights and support that can lead to faster driver turn times, reduced costs, operational efficiency, and shipper of choice status.

About Capstone Logistics

Capstone Logistics is the leader in providing specialized, technology-enabled solutions for the most challenging supply chains. Powered by an interconnected platform, Capstone creates end-to-end efficiencies and cost-savings that help suppliers, distributors, and retailers exceed customer expectations. From performance-driven labor solutions to high-touch transportation and fulfillment, Capstone delivers the scale, accountability, and continuity that enables modern supply chains to compete in an ever-evolving environment. To learn more, visit https://www.capstonelogistics.com/.

Capstone Logistics, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has been named 2020 Broker of the Year by Nestle USA. Capstone's freight management division has served Nestle USA for more than five years, steadily growing the relationship each year.

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

LBA Ware recognized as ‘Top Mortgage Employer’ by Mortgage Professional America

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America (MPA). Honorees were selected based on anonymous employee survey results that measured how their business performs on a variety of metrics, including culture, benefits and employee development.

Now in its third year, MPA's Top Mortgage Employer awards program recognizes mortgage industry employers that foster a world-class workplace. Winners were evaluated based on a combination of benefits offered and employee responses to anonymous workplace satisfaction surveys. Out of hundreds of companies surveyed, only those that achieved an average employee satisfaction rating of 80% or higher were recognized by MPA as a leading employer in the mortgage industry.

"We're proud to have a culture at LBA Ware that attracts creative and dependable talent," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "We make every effort to provide a fulfilling work environment because our team is our greatest asset and the root of all our success."

LBA Ware's high evaluation by its team members can be attributed to forward-thinking leadership, generous benefits, flexible work arrangements, professional development initiatives and the company's commitment to philanthropy.

The complete list of 2021 MPA top mortgage employers can be viewed at https://www.mpamag.com/us.

About LBA Ware™:

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2021 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com.

About Mortgage Professional America:

Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage & finance industry's most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis. Created exclusively for the mortgage & finance industry, MPA provides a real-time web service that keeps time-poor mortgage & finance professionals up to date with the latest breaking news, cutting-edge opinion, and expert analysis affecting both their business, and their industry as a whole. For more information, visit https://www.mpamag.com/us.

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LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced it has been recognized as a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America (MPA).

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Sales Boomerang highlighted as a premier employer in the mortgage industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been ranked a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) following a competitive selection process aimed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the U.S. mortgage industry.

Companies that chose to be considered in MPA's search for the best mortgage workplaces took part in a two-part process to determine placement. The first step assessed each company's workplace culture and benefits, and the second step was a survey completed by employees. MPA required a minimum number of responses based on company size and at least an 80% satisfaction rate to select the top companies.

"It's an honor for Sales Boomerang to be recognized as a distinguished workplace in the mortgage industry," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "We take the time and resources to invest in our team because we know their hard work and dedication is the reason Sales Boomerang has become the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool today."

Through growth and extremely low employee turnover, Sales Boomerang has more than tripled headcount over the past three years and continues to grow. The company has created a distinct service-oriented internal culture that reflects its No Borrower Left Behind™ mindset, setting a trend in the mortgage industry to value every borrower. Employees who participated in the survey highlighted Sales Boomerang's generous benefits packages, team-oriented internal culture and ample opportunities for advancement.

To view the complete list of MPA's Top Mortgage Employers of 2021, visit https://www.mpamag.com.

About Sales Boomerang:

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

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

About Mortgage Professional America:

Mortgage Professional America (MPA) is the mortgage & finance industry's most trusted source of news, opinion and analysis. Created exclusively for the mortgage & finance industry, MPA provides a real-time web service that keeps time-poor mortgage & finance professionals up to date with the latest breaking news, cutting-edge opinion, and expert analysis affecting both their business, and their industry as a whole. For more information, visit https://www.mpamag.com/us.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been ranked a 2021 Top Mortgage Employer by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) following a competitive selection process aimed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the U.S. mortgage industry.

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

FormFree’s Brent Chandler and Christy Moss honored by Mortgage Professional America as trailblazers in mortgage technology

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler and Head of Sales and Marketing Christy Moss have been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as 2021 Housing Industry Icons. The highly-competitive Housing Industry Icon awards are given to veteran executives who have acted as trailblazers and made an ongoing impact on the housing, mortgage and real estate industries. Chandler and Moss were honored for their instrumental careers in the mortgage technology field.

Since founding FormFree, Brent Chandler has gone to considerable lengths to transform the company into the industry leader it is today. Chandler was the mastermind behind FormFree's flagship product, AccountChek®, which streamlines mortgage underwriting for both borrowers and lenders, facilitating quicker decisions and higher borrower satisfaction. More recently, by enabling on-demand access to consumers' tokenized ability to pay (ATP®) information with FormFree's Passport® all-in-one verification service, Chandler has led the company to make mortgage underwriting even speedier while improving access to credit for low- and middle-income families.

"It's an incredible honor to be recognized by MPA alongside so many tremendous players in the mortgage industry," said Chandler. "When I first established FormFree, I was chasing the dream of making loans simpler and safer for everyone. Thanks to the help of our outstanding team, FormFree has thrived beyond my wildest dreams and transformed the way lenders conduct business."

Following an 11-year tenure at Fannie Mae, Christy Moss joined FormFree in October 2019. She has since helped the company drive digital transformation for consumers, lenders and investors. A champion for creating a more inclusive credit decisioning landscape, she encouraged lenders to widen their credit box without increased risk by assessing borrowers' ATP with FormFree's revolutionary AccountChek and Passport tools.

"I'm dedicated to helping change what is most consumers' largest financial transaction into a stress-free digital experience and improve the mortgage process for everyone," said Moss. "It's truly great to be recognized for a cause so near and dear to my heart."

To view the full list of MPA's 2021 Housing Industry Icons, visit: https://www.mpamag.com/us/best-in-mortgage/housing-industry-icons-2021/311599#winnersListSection

About FormFree®

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

FormFree today announced that Founder and CEO Brent Chandler and Head of Sales and Marketing Christy Moss have been honored by Mortgage Professional America (MPA) as 2021 Housing Industry Icons. The highly-competitive Housing Industry Icon awards are given to veteran executives who have acted as trailblazers and made an ongoing impact.

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

Three Mid America Mortgage Loan Officers Make the Cut for NAMMBA’s Top 100 by Units

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that three of its loan officers - Michael Bogar, DeAnna Morgan and Christine Pervan - have been included on the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) list of top 100 female and minority loan officers, measured by units.

NAMMBA is a national trade association dedicated to the enrichment and betterment of women and minorities who work in the real estate finance industry. The NAMMBA annual Top 100 list ranks female and minority loan officers, real estate agents and real estate teams according to the number of units originated/sold and overall volume.

"Christine, DeAnna and Michael are consistently among Mid America's top performers by any measure so it is especially gratifying to see them honored by NAMMBA," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "At Mid America, we are dedicated to providing industry-leading loan products, tools and resources that enable our loan officers to deliver top-quality borrower experiences. We are incredibly proud of these three members of the Mid America family and congratulate them on their stellar achievements in 2020."

Visit https://www.nammba.org/connect-top-100-winners to view the complete list of Top 100 honorees.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/.

Named a 2018 "Top Mortgage Workplaces" winner by Mortgage Professional America and a 2018 "Top Mortgage Employer" by National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

About NAMMBA

The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America is a purpose-driven organization that is dedicated to the inclusion of minorities and women in the mortgage industry who are advocates for sustainable homeownership in local communities. To fulfill its mission, NAMMBA provides programs and initiatives to introduce minorities and women into the mortgage industry, including recruiting, advisory, networking and training for enterprises and individual professionals. For more information, visit: http://www.nammba.org

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that three of its loan officers - Michael Bogar, DeAnna Morgan and Christine Pervan - have been included on the National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America (NAMMBA) list of top 100 female and minority loan officers, measured by units.

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

Nate Morris Endows Fellowship at Princeton University

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is pleased to announce the creation of the Nate Morris Fellowship at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, through a gift of the Morris Foundation. This gift is the second Presidential Fellowship endowed by Mr. Morris, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, joining the Nate Morris Fellowship at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, and creates a new opportunity for graduate students at Princeton.

While a fellow, Morris's fellowship advisor was the former United States Congressman and then faculty member the Honorable James A. Leach ('64) who was the John L. Weinberg/Goldman Sachs and Co. Visiting Professor of Public and International Affairs and served as a member of Princeton's Board of Trustees from 2002 to 2006.

This fellowship will expand the Fellows Program to include a participant from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, where Mr. Morris was selected to receive the fellowship at the Center for Study of Presidency and Congress during 2008-2009 academic term. The fellowship is specifically for graduate students at SPIA and the second fellowship for Princeton Students at CSPC which includes The Gerald L. Parsky Fellowship for undergraduate students, created for the former Princeton Trustee (1981 - 1991) and former member of the advisory council of the School of Public and International Affairs, Gerald L. Parsky ('64).

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress created the Presidential Fellows Program in 1970 to inspire higher education students to become the public servants that would guide our nation's future. The Presidential Fellows program provides top collegiate students with a year-long opportunity to study the U.S. presidency, the public policymaking process, and our president's relationships with Congress, the media, and the American public. The modern iteration of the center was created by former NATO Ambassador David Abshire.

"I am honored to be able to provide the CSPC Presidential Fellowship for SPIA graduate students for years to come," said Nate Morris, Founder & CEO of Rubicon. "This experience had a transformational effect on my life and my role as a social entrepreneur."

Participating Fellows hail from leading American and international colleges and universities, including Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, and the University of Kentucky. Since its inception, the Fellows Program has developed leadership skills in more than 1,500 students who have gone on to work as elected officials, Congressional and White House staff, award-winning journalists, CEOs of major corporations, and military leaders. Notable alumni of the Presidential Fellows program include Good Morning America Anchor George Stephanopoulos, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum, and Congressman Josh Harder from California's 10th District.

"We're excited to expand our Fellows Program to include a graduate student from Princeton University. We thank Nate for his leadership as well as the example he provides as an alumnus giving back to this program," said CSPC President & CEO, former Representative Glenn Nye.

Nate Morris of Lexington, Kentucky, is the Founder & CEO of Rubicon. Rubicon is a technology company born in the waste and recycling industry that powers a digital marketplace, provides a suite of SaaS products for waste, recycling, and smart city solutions, and collects and analyzes data for businesses and governments worldwide. Rubicon was named in 2021 one of the 100 most innovative companies by Fast Company. Morris is an alumnus of the CSPC Presidential Fellows Program, having been named a Fellow during his graduate studies at Princeton University in the 2008-09 academic year.

About Nate Morris

Nate Morris is the chairman and founder of Lexington, Kentucky-based Morris Industries, and its signature asset, Rubicon, a widely acclaimed software company focused on waste and recycling. Morris, a ninth-generation Kentuckian born in Lexington and raised by a single mother in a union household, attended public schools and was the first Kentuckian to be named to Fortune Magazine's 40 Under 40 list and to be recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He is also the youngest inductee ever to the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame. Morris is a senior advisor to the Atlantic Council's Scowcroft Center for Security, a member of Business Executives for National Security (BENS), a member of Phi Beta Kappa, a member of the Trilateral Commission, and a Fulbright Specialist Scholar.

About Rubicon

Rubicon is a Lexington, Kentucky based software platform that provides smart waste and recycling solutions for businesses and governments worldwide. Using technology to drive environmental innovation, the company helps turn businesses into more sustainable enterprises, and neighborhoods into greener and smarter places to live and work. Rubicon's mission is to end waste. It helps its partners find economic value in their waste streams and confidently execute on their sustainability goals. Rubicon is one of the first and largest certified B-corporations in the world. Learn more at https://www.rubicon.com/.

About the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress

The Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress (CSPC) is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank focused on understanding past lessons of Presidential and Congressional leadership; tackling today's strategic policy challenges; and educating future generations of leaders.

For more information on CSPC, visit https://www.thepresidency.org/ or follow CSPC on Twitter or LinkedIn.

The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress is pleased to announce the creation of the Nate Morris Fellowship at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, through a gift of the Morris Foundation. This gift is the second Presidential Fellowship endowed by Mr. Morris, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress.

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

IDS’ Mark Mackey Named MPA Housing Industry Icon

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that vice president and general manager Mark Mackey has been named to Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Inaugural Housing Industry Icon List. MPA's Housing Industry Icons are visionary leaders who have been instrumental in shaping the industry.

Since taking over as head of IDS in 2014, Mackey has solidified the firm's reputation as the doc prep provider of choice for compliance-minded mortgage lenders who demand reality-based document preparation and mortgage closing services, document customization and superior customer service. Under Mackey's direction and guidance, IDS has made several enhancements to its flagship product idsDoc from both a functionality and an integration standpoint to deliver upgraded digital mortgage capabilities, improve system-to-system connectivity and ensure compliance with changing regulations.

"I am honored to be recognized by MPA as a Housing Industry Icon, an achievement that would not have been possible without the wonderful team at IDS and all their hard work at ensuring our products and customer service are the best in class," said Mackey. "I truly view our company's success as a team effort and look forward to what's next for IDS and our clients in terms of growth and innovation."

Under Mackey's leadership, IDS has been rolling out its digital capabilities to keep pace with industry capacity and demand while quietly preparing behind the scenes for what's coming next. Over the past three years, IDS has introduced its eClose platform, Solitude Solution, and grown its capabilities to include hybrid eClose, full eClose and eNotes. Solitude Solution allows IDS clients to choose the level of eClose they are comfortable with and customizes the ceremony to fit their needs.

In Mackey's first year as VP, IDS saw a 68% increase in document orders and added a new Closing Disclosures product line. More recently, IDS' production volumes have increased 108% over the past five years. In 2020, IDS repeatedly broke monthly internal document production and fulfillment records while keeping up with the mortgage boom.

For the full list of winners, visit http://www.mpamag.com/.

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. ( https://info.idsdoc.com/ )

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today that vice president and general manager Mark Mackey has been named to Mortgage Professional America's (MPA) Inaugural Housing Industry Icon List. MPA's Housing Industry Icons are visionary leaders who have been instrumental in shaping the industry.

Related link: https://info.idsdoc.com/

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra earns recognition in national competition

LOWELL, Mass. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has been awarded third place in The American Prize Competition for the Performing Arts. The orchestra was recognized for their performances in its inaugural season, in a division that appraises professional orchestras around the United States.

The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation's most comprehensive series of contests in the classical arts. The American Prize is nonprofit, unique in scope and structure, and is designed to evaluate, recognize and reward the best performers, ensembles, composers, directors and administrators in the United States, based on submitted recordings.

Upon hearing about the award, LCO music director Orlando Cela said: "The orchestra is honored and grateful to have been awarded this prize. Congratulations to the other winners, and best wishes for their continuing musical endeavors."

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra provides the city of Lowell and surrounding areas with an ensemble that presents music at a very high level, of all styles and time periods, entirely free to the general population.

Upcoming offerings include performances of established masterpieces and brand new compositions by living composers, as well as lecture presentations in collaboration with Middlesex Community College, Lowell City of Learning, and other local organizations.

Visit https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/ for more information about the ongoing season.

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The Lowell Chamber Orchestra has been awarded third place in The American Prize Competition for the Performing Arts. The orchestra was recognized for their performances in its inaugural season, in a division that appraises professional orchestras around the United States.

Related link: https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/

ACES Quality Management CEO Trevor Gauthier Chosen as 2021 Vanguard by HousingWire

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced that its CEO Trever Gauthier has been honored by industry trade publication HousingWire in its annual Vanguard Awards program.

Gauthier was recognized for his efforts to exemplify ACES' company mission: Quality people behind quality products achieving quality results. Throughout the pandemic, he helped adjust the company's trajectory and operations to better suit the needs of both his staff and ACES users. This included implementing flexible schedules and unlimited paid time off to ensure staff could manage both the personal and professional challenges presented by the pandemic.

From a client perspective, Gauthier helped direct his team to create a new question set category within ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to house all COVID-related temporary regulatory provisions issued by state and federal agencies and the GSEs and then publish those updates through the ACES Compliance NewsHub, a free daily update of the most recent compliance news. The net effect of these shifts under Gauthier's direction and leadership was a 50% increase in reach and 55% expanded revenue since 2019.

"My motto has always been, 'Surround yourself with amazing people. Respect and empower them, and greatness will follow'," Gauthier said. "No matter the circumstances or external factors at play, my No. 1 concern has always been the success of our employees and customers. Without them, I would not be in this position and, therefore, owe them my sincere gratitude and appreciation for making this possible."

Now in its seventh year, the HousingWire Vanguard Awards seek to recognize executives that exhibit outstanding leadership while contributing to the growth of the housing economy and its various sectors, including origination, real estate and fintech.

"The Vanguards have become one of the highest achievements in housing and this year's list of award recipients represent an elite group of executives who proved to be resilient and adaptable throughout the past 18 months of extraordinary circumstances in the industry," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The 2021 Vanguards have proven to be true leaders, driving their organizations towards greatness, tackling challenges head on and making major waves in the housing market."

Visit https://www.housingwire.com/winner-profile/2021-vanguard-trevor-gauthier/ to view Gauthier's complete Vanguard profile.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management, formerly known as ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), 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:

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

* 7 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 banks; and

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

Unlike other quality control platforms, only ACES delivers Flexible Audit Technology, which gives independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions the ability to easily manage and customize ACES to meet their business needs without having to rely on IT or other outside resources. Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://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, announced that its CEO Trever Gauthier has been honored by industry trade publication HousingWire in its annual Vanguard Awards program.

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Chelsea Groton Bank Named Top Workplace for 6th Straight Year – CEO Michael Rauh Recognized with Leadership Award

GROTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chelsea Groton Bank was recently named a Top Workplace in Connecticut for the sixth consecutive year, and Michael Rauh, the Bank's President and CEO, was presented with this year's Leadership award, both in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees).

"We've received many awards over the years, but being on the Top Workplace list during an incredibly difficult time really speaks to the resiliency and dedication of our team members. Our employees care deeply for their team, customer and community members, and focus on helping everyone accomplish their goals with a one person at a time mindset. This level of care and dedication is the reason why we were able to provide critical services to so many," shared Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank.

"This year we focused even more effort on ensuring inclusion and equity in every aspect of our business, and continued to provide growth, training and leadership opportunities to team members at every level. I'm also honored to be a recipient of the Leadership award, a recognition based on employee feedback, which is truly humbling and gratifying."

The annual Top Workplace Awards, sponsored regionally by the Hartford Courant, are based on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Fifteen aspects of workplace culture were measured, covering four main areas, including how well employees work together toward a common cause. Employees were asked about company values, whether new ideas are encouraged or if managers help employees learn and grow. Pay, benefits and training also are key questions.

Chelsea Groton employees noted that their contributions both in and out of the office are highly valued and that they are members of a close-knit work family. Many feel proud to perform meaningful work that improves the lives of their neighbors, and to be a part of an organization that helped so many facing difficult times during the last 18 months, including Chelsea Groton's Foundation giving over $1 Million to the community in 2020.

"We've always taken great care in selecting benefits and initiatives that contribute to our employees' health and wellbeing, and that's never been more important than with the personal and professional challenges and changes brought forward due to the pandemic," said Anne Wilkinson, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. "When teams were largely remote, we held virtual get-togethers, Zoom fitness classes, and employee appreciation days to keep our workforce engaged. As more people came back to the office, we offered safe opportunities for outdoor gatherings, such as ice cream socials at area creameries. We've also done our best to be flexible and understanding when it comes to personal circumstances related to the pandemic, like individual health, childcare needs, and caring for aging family members. We're thrilled our team felt our efforts to accommodate needs and show appreciation."

While Chelsea Groton offers traditional benefits for employees, the Bank also provides employees the opportunity to partake in a variety of continual education programs, and offers the Grow, Launch, and Lead leadership programs for team members at every level within the organization. Team members are invited to participate in a wellness program designed with incentives to track and challenge participants in physical, mental, and financial well-being. Community volunteerism, donations and supply drives have also always been a driving factor in bringing the team together.

Leadership Award

Michael Rauh has been President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank since December 2010. Over the last decade, he has not only led the Bank through the expansion of product, service and technology offerings, but he has emphasized a commitment to supporting each individual customer's needs and goals, and dedicating time and resources to the education and development of team members at every level. In addition to being honored with the Leadership Award, Rauh was also recently named Citizen of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, and has led Chelsea Groton Bank to be named "Top Workplace" by the Hartford Courant and "Best Bank" by readers of The New London Day for six consecutive years, to be listed by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Banks, and to earn a 5-Star "Superior" rating for financial strength by BauerFinancial for over 25 consecutive years.

About Chelsea Groton Bank

Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a full-service mutually owned bank with over $1.5 billion in assets. Chelsea Groton Bank's products and services include consumer banking, business banking, mortgage and business lending, cash management, financial planning and financial education programs. With 14 branch locations throughout New London County and a Loan Production Office in Hartford County, Chelsea Groton Bank also provides online and mobile banking, 24-hour telephone banking, and nationwide ATM banking for individuals, families and businesses.

To learn more, please visit https://www.chelseagroton.com/. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Institution ID 402928.

Chelsea Groton Bank was recently named a Top Workplace in Connecticut for the sixth consecutive year, and Michael Rauh, the Bank's President and CEO, was presented with this year's Leadership award, both in the midsize employer category (150-499 employees).

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

HousingWire recognizes Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin’s influence on the mortgage industry with 2021 Vanguard award

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Co-founder and CEO Alex Kutsishin was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard awards. The annual awards program recognizes leaders in the mortgage and real estate industries who have made a tangible impact on the housing economy by generating cutting-edge initiatives, products and services.

Kutsishin co-founded Sales Boomerang less than five years ago with the goal of changing the way lenders think about customer retention by creating the nation's first automated borrower intelligence system. His innovative and entrepreneurial spirit has quickly brought the company to prominence in the lending industry, earning it two HousingWire Tech100 awards and building revenue growth of over 3,800% in just its first three years of operation. Sales Boomerang now works with over 150 independent mortgage banks, banks and credit unions for whom it delivered $468 billion in loan opportunities last year alone.

"It is a privilege to be recognized in the highly-competitive HousingWire Vanguard awards," said Kutsishin. "Sales Boomerang would not have its current success without the efforts of our entire team, who have worked tirelessly over the past five years to develop the company into the number one customer retention strategy that it is today."

The highly-competitive HousingWire Vanguard Award recognizes C-Level leaders that are committed to the growth of the housing economy and its numerous sectors, including lending, servicing, investments and real estate. Receiving hundreds of nominations each year, editors and reporters and HousingWire select award winners who have undeniably made an impact on the industry at-large.

"The Vanguards have become one of the highest achievements in housing, and this year's list of award recipients represent an elite group of executives who proved to be resilient and adaptable throughout this past 18 months of extraordinary circumstances in the industry," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "The 2021 Vanguards have proven to be true leaders, driving their organizations towards greatness, tackling challenges head on and making major waves in the housing market."

In the past year, Kutsishin oversaw the launch of Prescriptive Scenarios, Sales Boomerang's product line of 'smart' loan scenarios designed to identify the ideal loan for each borrower. By eliminating the loan discovery process, this new addition to the Sales Boomerang suite gives lenders real-time alerts to help them get a better picture of their client, anticipate their needs and build a stronger borrower-lender relationship. Advancements such as this one exemplify the reason why Kutchishin and Sales Boomerang are trusted by hundreds of the highest performing lenders of all types in the industry.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang transformed the relationship between mortgage lenders and borrowers with the introduction of the first automated borrower intelligence system in 2017. The company's intelligent alerts notify lenders as soon as a past customer or prospect is ready and credit-qualified for a loan. As the mortgage industry's #1 borrower retention tool, Sales Boomerang is trusted by more than 150 lenders - including brokers, independent mortgage companies, credit unions and banks - to help build lasting borrower relationships that maximize lifetime customer value. To date, Sales Boomerang alerts have enabled lenders to close more than $30 billion in additional loan volume that would have otherwise been overlooked and achieve customer retention rates that outperform industry norms by an average of 3-5X. To learn more about Sales Boomerang and its No Borrower Left Behind(tm) ethos, visit https://www.salesboomerang.com.

Sales Boomerang, the mortgage industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced that Co-founder and CEO Alex Kutsishin was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard awards.

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SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates honored by HousingWire for outstanding leadership in mortgage technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that its CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard award. The HW Vanguard award recognizes the top 50 housing executives who have made an impact on the housing industry at large.

An industry veteran of more than 35 years, Schreiner Gates was named president of SimpleNexus in September 2020 and took her place as CEO in June of this year. Schreiner Gates was recognized by HousingWire for her strategic leadership of the industry-leading SimpleNexus homeownership platform, which empowers 300 mortgage lenders to "do more" by connecting its 40,000 active LO users with more than 4.5 million borrowers and 141,000 real estate partners. In January of this year Schreiner Gates saw the company through a $108 million Series B funding round led by global venture-capital and private-equity firm Insight Partners and TVC Capital.

"It is a great honor to have been selected as a HW Vanguard this year," said Schreiner Gates. "I must share the credit with my outstanding team. Without their hard work and expertise SimpleNexus could never achieve such outstanding growth and success."

Schreiner Gates was also recognized for her role in the rapid rollout of Nexus Closing™, a single-platform solution allowing lenders to deliver a memorably modern closing experience complete with integrated remote online notarization (RON) and eSigning.

"We are proud to recognize the 2021 Vanguard winners, who represent the industry's most impressive leaders. They are leading through an incredible time for those in the housing market - whether real estate, mortgage or fintech - and driving one of the largest sectors of our economy," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler.

The HW Vanguard awards are given to housing industry leaders who have led their companies to new heights by delivering innovative products, services and initiatives designed to improve the U.S. housing or real estate economies. Winners of the award have made a tangible impact by serving the industry and improving its standards. For a full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is a homeownership platform transforming the mortgage experience and connecting borrowers, loan officers, real estate agents and settlement service providers throughout the homebuying process. The platform's native mobile toolset enables lenders to originate, process and close home loans from anywhere with increased efficiency and convenience. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals, sign disclosures and execute eClosings - all on the go. SimpleNexus provides borrowers with a single sign-on experience from home search to the application, document upload, eClose and beyond for a more streamlined homeownership journey.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that its CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates was selected as a winner of HousingWire's 2021 HW Vanguard award. The HW Vanguard award recognizes the top 50 housing executives who have made an impact on the housing industry at large.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Atlanta facial plastic surgeon recognized among Exceptional Women in Medicine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Klingenstein Fields Advisors named to Barron’s Top 100 RIA Firms for 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors), an independent investment advisor with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management (AUM), has been named to Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms for 2021. This is Barron's sixth annual ranking of registered independent advisory firms and recognizes top advisory firms nationwide.

Firms are asked to complete an extensive questionnaire in order to be considered, and criteria encompass "both qualitative and quantitative criteria, including: the assets a firm manages and the revenue those assets generate; regulatory record; staffing levels and diversity; technology spending; succession planning, and more."

"We are thrilled to be recognized as one of Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms this year," said Kenneth D. Pollinger, Co-Chairman and CEO of KF Advisors. "This honor reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. We are committed to continuing to serve our clients with a high level of expertise and attentiveness to help them achieve their financial goals."

According to Barron's, the goal of the rankings is "to shine a spotlight on the nation's best financial advisors, with an eye toward raising standards in the industry." Advisors who wish to be ranked complete a 102-question survey, and this data is verified by Barron's before it applies its proprietary rankings formula to the data. Ranking the firms is "meant as a starting point for clients looking for an advisor."

KF Advisors is an independent advisor registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission and based in New York City. For over 30 years, KF Advisors has been solely dedicated to helping individuals, families, and organizations achieve their legacy, philanthropic, and funding goals through customized wealth planning and investment management.

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

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Klingenstein Fields Advisors (KF Advisors), an independent investment advisor with approximately $4.5 billion in assets under management (AUM), has been named to Barron's Top 100 RIA Firms for 2021. This is Barron's sixth annual ranking of registered independent advisory firms and recognizes top advisory firms nationwide.

Related link: http://www.klingenstein.com

MTS and See Your Shadow Songwriting Win at 14th Prayze Factor Awards

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- On Saturday, September 19, 2021 the winners for the 14th Prayze Factor Awards were announced. MTS Management Group is proud that they, along with their client, See Your Shadow Songwriting, were selected among the winners. See Your Shadow, headed by Michael Coleman, was named Best Alternative Gospel Group for their single, "I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello."

MTS was honored with three awards: Manager of the Year, Record Label of the Year and PR/Marketing Company of the Year. These are the first wins for both MTS and SYS.

"I'm stunned and speechless," said Michael Stover, President of MTS. "I never imagined that we would receive finalist nominations, let alone take home 3 wins! Thank you to all those who voted for us and the International Music Association. God is so good!"

All events (except the main show) can be watched via PGN TV on your favorite streaming sites (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, IOS & Android Mobile Apps or you can watch on the Prayze Factor Awards website.

The Prayze Factor Awards are designed to expose faith-based arts on a national/international level with major market radio, television and industry exposure. Finalist nominees were selected through two tiers of fan and industry voting. Past seasons of Prayze Factor have yielded over 70 million votes. http://www.prayzefactorawards.com

See Your Shadow Songwriting is an international iTunes chart-topping songwriting/production co-op, led by Michael "Metropolitan Cowboy" Coleman. With their 25th single release, "It Starts With Hello," See Your Shadow has influenced the Dance Club genre and now traverses the Country market. "I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello" was a Christian Music Weekly chart hit. http://www.seeyourshadow.com

MTS Management Group was a 4-time nominee: Best Manager, Best PR/Marketing, Best Promotions, Record Label. Michael Stover is an internationally accomplished manager and publicist with artists in the United States, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Finland, Austria, and Sweden. With too many artists and collaborations to list here, Michael Stover has led the Country, Roots, Rock and Gospel markets throughout the United States and abroad to major exposure in Radio, Stream, Film and Video. https://www.mtsmanagementgroup.com/

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On Saturday, September 19, 2021 the winners for the 14th Prayze Factor Awards were announced. MTS Management Group is proud that they, along with their client, See Your Shadow Songwriting, were selected among the winners. See Your Shadow, headed by Michael Coleman, was named Best Alternative Gospel Group for their single, "I Will Tell Jesus You Said Hello."

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Erika Pusillo of Spodak Dental Group Earns AADOM Mastership (MAADOM)

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Erika Pusillo, practice optimizer at the Spodak Dental Group, recently earned the Master of the American Association of Dental Office Management (MAADOM). She was one of only 20 AADOM Fellows who were awarded this honor at the awards ceremony this year.

"It is such an honor to be one of the few AADOM members who has earned this prestigious recognition," said Pusillo. "Not only do I love learning, I love being able to share my dental knowledge with others so that all practice administrators can grow and help become better leaders in their own organization."

Becoming a Master distinguishes Pusillo's skills and leadership from other practice administrators within the dental industry. AADOM Masters is a level above AADOM Fellow, demonstrating Pusillo's motivation and being the best of the best.

Requirements for earning the MAADOM distinction include writing and publishing three articles in AADOM publications, accrue a minimum of 100 CE credits within five years of induction date, successfully complete the three-step OSAP-DALE Foundation Dental Infection Prevention and Control Certificate Program, attend chapter meetings and conferences, and more.

The Spodak Dental Group, 2017 Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility, and comprises a world-class association of dental professionals poised to provide full-service dental care second-to-none in both scope and skill. The Spodak Dental Group team includes General and Restorative Dentists, Endodontists, Periodontists, Board Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Master Ceramic Artists and Anesthesiologists, as well as one of the nation's only in-office dental labs.

Spodak Dental Group is located at 3911 W. Atlantic Ave. Call or text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information or to schedule a virtual or in-office appointment.

Erika Pusillo, practice optimizer at the Spodak Dental Group, recently earned the Master of the American Association of Dental Office Management (MAADOM). She was one of only 20 AADOM Fellows who were awarded this honor at the awards ceremony this year.

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

STRATAC Receives 3 Gold and 1 Silver 2021 MUSE Creative Awards

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- The 2021 MUSE Awards programs are now officially closed now that winners have been announced. Taking in 4,876 entries from all over the world in both the MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards, the competition has demonstrated itself to be one of the leading programs in honoring excellent individuals in the creative and design fields.

STRATAC has won the Insurance Website of the Year Gold, Self-Promotion Video of the Year Gold, Direct Marketing Branded Content of the Year Gold, and the Business to Business Video of the Year Silver awards in the competition, for their clients Gun and Trophy Insurance, Nisos, and VirPack.

"It was gratifying to be recognized for our work in these 4 different categories. We appreciate the trust our clients place in us - in our strategy, tactics, vision, and creativity. Especially in a year where 'thinking outside the box' became the only 'norm' - we were grateful for clients who were willing to take the leap and stay the course with their outbound efforts," stated Virginia Stewart Case, CEO. "This industry recognition has been a validation of our efforts and we are grateful to be among such enterprising competition for a second year in a row."

The MUSA Awards programs stay true to their objective of honoring professionals in both creative and design spaces, promoting the entrants' excellent works. The International Awards Associate (IAA), is the creator of these awards and upholds impartiality by enacting strict assessment criteria and organization of a jury made up of industry professionals, who are living examples of excellence themselves.

The Jury and Evaluation Process

With 46 jurors casting votes from 25 countries, the awards ensure that a diverse panel of qualified professionals are adjudicating the competition. These individuals can be found working under leading companies from the creative and design industries, such as Associate Creative Director of MullenLowe Renato Barreto, Visual Communication Design Specialist at United Nations Children's Fund Shangning Wang, Creative Director of BEAMY Ronn Lee, Creative Director of ADBRAIN Inc. Masanori Eto, Dr Adjunct Associate Professor and Design Director of Irving Smith Architects Jeremy Smith, Founder and Creative Director of Kre8ive Partners Mark Turner, Owner and Founder of UArchitects Misak Terzibasiyan, etc.

Every entry is assessed based on relevant standards pertaining to their respective industries in order to ensure impartiality. Further, blind judging is exercised, as such jurors are only able to assess each entry purely on its own merits.

ABOUT STRATAC

STRATAC provides strategic advice, comprehensive research, and tactical marketing services for B2B and B2C clients in the technology space. We take a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to psychology as it pertains to Sales, Operations, Marketing, and Employee Engagement, which allows us to elevate businesses and help them go to market or return to market. As a User Experience Design (UXD) agency, we help our clients shape a positive perception of their brands while creating memorable, positive engagements for their customers.

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

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The 2021 MUSE Awards programs are now officially closed now that winners have been announced. Taking in 4,876 entries from all over the world in both the MUSE Creative Awards and the MUSE Design Awards, the competition has demonstrated itself to be one of the leading programs in honoring excellent individuals in the creative and design fields.

Related link: https://stratac.com/

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Names Steiner Realty, Inc a Winner of the Pittsburgh Top Workplaces Award for the Third Year in a Row

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Steiner Realty, Inc. announces their designation as one of Pittsburgh's 2021 Top Workplaces. Steiner Realty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the third year in a row.

The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution, and connection, just to name a few.

"During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organizations, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business."

"For over 30 years, Steiner Realty has acknowledged the value of our people by providing a company culture that inspires personal growth and professional excellence," said Casey Steiner, President/CEO of Steiner. "This culture, which also centers around commitment and work ethic to facilitate safe and comfortable housing for our tenants, is contagious. We recognize that each and every member of Steiner Realty contributes to and directly shares in our success and our people are a significant part of why we continue to thrive.

"In that light, we are extremely pleased to have been recognized once again by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as a Top Work Place. This award validates that we truly are continuing to provide a healthy and inclusive work environment for our people, who are our company's greatest asset. Congratulations to all of our team members for helping to support our success."

About Steiner Realty:

Steiner Realty, Inc. is a Pittsburgh-based real estate brokerage firm owned and operated by Clarence H. (Casey) Steiner since 1989. Steiner Realty, Inc. currently manages over 1600+ rental units in the Greater Pittsburgh area in a mix of luxury loft apartments, community apartment complexes, small apartment buildings and high-rises, as well as single-family homes and townhouses. In addition to office staff, Steiner Realty employs a full-service maintenance staff to handle all aspects of property maintenance, repair, and updating. http://www.steiner-realty.com/ @SteinerRealty @SteinerRealty

About Energage

Energage offers a fully unified SaaS platform, plus support and professional services, to help organizations recruit and retain the right talent. As a B-Corporation founding member, Energage has committed itself to the purpose of making the world a better place to work together. Based on 14 years of culture research, the engine behind 51 Top Workplaces programs across the country, and data gathered from over 20 million employees at 60,000 organizations, Energage has isolated the 15 drivers of engaged cultures that are critical to the success of any business, and developed the tools and expertise to help organizations measure, shape and showcase their unique culture to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage. For more information, please visit https://www.energage.com/. Follow us on Twitter @teamenergage and Facebook and LinkedIn @energage.

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Steiner Realty, Inc. announces their designation as one of Pittsburgh's 2021 Top Workplaces. Steiner Realty has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for the third year in a row.

Related link: https://www.steiner-realty.com/

Balodana to compete as a finalist in the 2021 Go Global Awards

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- The International Trade Council announced this week that fashion startup Balodana has been chosen as a finalist for its prestigious 2021 Go Global Awards. This global competition celebrates the companies that are driving the economy forward through their innovations, technologies and strategies. Out of over 4,300 applicant companies from around the world, Balodana has ranked within the top 20 percent and will pitch in front of judges in the Women in Business category.

The Awards bring together hundreds of senior executives from some of the world's most innovative manufacturers, re-manufacturers and exporters, along with representatives from government bodies, trade associations, venture capital firms and financial institutions. The program aims to build a community of manufacturers, exporters and related service providers to support one another, share ideas, create partnerships and build on their existing knowledge and connections.

"As a global marketplace ourselves, Balodana is proud and humbled at the chance to compete against such a diverse array of innovative companies from all over the world," said Dana Todd, CEO of Balodana. "The International Trade Council continues to impress with its focus on global collaboration and growth, and particularly in its support for startups like us who are working at the supply chain level to meet the world's changing needs."

Winners of the Go Global Awards gain access to unique international platforms through the extensive International Trade Council's network of more than 176 countries and over 418 professional organizations worldwide. Finalist pitches will be publicly available during the Go Global Awards Judging Day on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. Interested parties are encouraged to register at https://www.airmeet.com/e/03dd3e60-f8cc-11eb-838b-e568775d064b.

About Balodana LLC

Balodana is the only multi-brand custom clothing marketplace that inspires and perfectly fits women who want to master the art of the first impression. In an era in which consumers expect personalized experiences, tailor-made clothing is not only personal but the most sustainable way to buy new garments today. We curate designers and on-demand custom manufacturers worldwide who specialize in women's made to measure clothing. Customers use their secure measurement profile to shop hundreds of custom style patterns in all price ranges and categories. The company was launched in 2019 serving US markets, with expansion plans to Canada and Europe in 2022.

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

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The International Trade Council announced this week that fashion startup Balodana has been chosen as a finalist for its prestigious 2021 Go Global Awards. This global competition celebrates the companies that are driving the economy forward through their innovations, technologies and strategies.

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

Los Altos CA Woman Recognized for Work Helping Women Who Feel Unsafe in Their Own Home

LOS ALTOS, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local woman, Ruth Darlene, founder and executive director of WomenSV, earns two national awards from DomesticShelters.org, a Midpeninsula Media Center award, and a $250,000 grant by Santa Clara County for her work helping women who feel unsafe in their own home.

Darlene was honored for her stellar work helping women in the throes of an abusive relationship and also bringing awareness of covert abuse and coercive control by training police officers, therapists, physicians, legal counsel, and others within the judicial system.

Along with the emphasis on training and education, WomenSV is also different from other domestic violence agencies in that Ruth assists women facing all forms of abuse including non-physical violence such as financial, legal, emotional, technological, and the many other ways that the abuser can keep control of his partner. Ruth has counseled women whose partner threatened he would take away their children, render her homeless, and ruin her career.

These victims of "hidden" abuse are in every socio-economic demographic of the Bay Area. The abusers are often smart, charming, and calculating and keep their abusive behavior behind closed doors. The recent passing of SB 1141 into law under Family Code 6320 incorporates coercive control into the definition of domestic violence and will help Ruth and her team promote the right of every woman and child to live in peace and safety in their own home.

WomenSV has helped over a thousand women since its inception in 2011. Ruth's tireless efforts have earned her several outstanding recognitions this year:

* DomesticShelters.org National Program/Shelter of the Year (< $500,000);

* National Program/Shelter Executive of the Year (< $500,000)

* Midpeninsula Media Center Local Hero Award

* Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors Grant of $250,000

Additional details can be found here:

Domestic Shelters Purple Ribbon Awards - https://www.domesticshelters.org/awards/winners

Midpeninsula Media Center Local Hero Award - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0iCv44FuyU

Board of Supervisors $250K grant announcement - https://www.losaltosonline.com/community/womensv-receives-250k-from-county/article_e79dbe28-d602-11eb-a04f-4f53f61352f6.html

Learn more about WomenSV at https://www.womensv.org/

Local woman, Ruth Darlene, founder and executive director of WomenSV, earns two national awards from DomesticShelters.org, a Midpeninsula Media Center award, and a $250,000 grant by Santa Clara County for her work helping women who feel unsafe in their own home.

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

‘A Bleeding Sky’ Wins Push Global Entertainment’s 2021 Listening Party Las Vegas Charts iTunes Pop Charts

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /ScoopCloud/ -- Push Global Entertainment is proud to have hosted "2021 Listening Party Las Vegas" a music performance competition in Las Vegas, Nevada that saw some of the brightest Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B rising stars compete for major label distribution and a marketing budget.

Almost two dozen contestants flew in from around the globe and the winner won a distribution deal with Push Global Entertainment LLC currently distributed by a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and a radio and PR campaign.

Endele Wilson, frontman for the group explains "This has been a long yet 'timeless' effort for us. We could never even tell you how many years we've been at this together because the days and nights have run together seamlessly. We do know it is not the numbers that matter but the quality of the moments and the beautiful music that comes out of the moments gathered...we are so proud of what we have created and continue to create."

Positive and always forward thinking the group "looks every hard to swallow moment as a lesson and the soft ones as the rewards we have been offered for our commitment to our art and each other," Wilson asserts. In regards to advice to aspiring artists, the singer songwriter continues, "Our best advice as a collective is do not fake ANY of this and ALWAYS push yourself...you can always do more. Be humble and appreciate everything, in both life and music and the music life."

Currently charting #162 on the iTunes Pop Song Charts, the grounded Wilson explains success as, "Being extremely happy with what you have done, what you have thought up, what you have created...to admire your art and yourself like one would admire someone on television or a movie but you yourself deserve it more because you have found a way to create happiness for yourself and quite possibly others...quite possibly many others."

What comes next for the super trio from Long Beach, California?

Wilson explains, "All of our dreams will continue to come true as we pray for them and accept them. We are cutting out our own statue and pouring the foundation for it. We will accept help and we will challenge ourselves to as a whole make a dramatic and drastic shift on the world of music. The time for us to elevate and share that elevation has come."

Follow the movement on Facebook, Instagram and you can also reach "A Bleeding Sky" on their email address: IAMSKYLEEVAGUE@GMAIL.COM. Stay tuned on social media for a new label created by the band to support their music.

Push Global Entertainment is proud to have hosted "2021 Listening Party Las Vegas" a music performance competition in Las Vegas, Nevada that saw some of the brightest Rock, Hip-Hop and R&B rising stars compete for major label distribution and a marketing budget.

Related link: https://pushglobalentertainment.com/