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Zanthion named Top 10 Home Healthcare Solution Provider for 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Zanthion, an AI-powered digital health company that provides technology solutions for home healthcare, senior group living, and remote patient monitoring, was recently chosen as a Top 10 Home Healthcare Solution Provider by Healthcare Tech Outlook, a print platform offering healthcare decision makers critical information on adopting, innovating and building new programs and approaches to enhance their capability to provide care.

Zanthion will be featured as the cover story of the publication's next print magazine that also includes a 4-page article featuring the San Francisco-based company's CEO, COO, and CFO - Philip Regenie, Jeff Robinson, and John Sebesta.

Zanthion has developed a SMART Wellness IoT Platform with a range of devices, from environmental sensors to wearables, that provide real-time data about a senior's whereabouts and vital signs which can be used to determine if a real emergency is present. Caregivers, both family and professional, use the Zanthion Caregiver App (Google Play Store for Android and Apple App Store for iOS) to respond to automatically detected falls or signals for assistance via a button push or a verbal command on a wearable device or SMART Tablet Gateway (a tablet or a phone).

Environmental sensors also predict any needed interventions, such as a fall is likely to happen in the near future or a possibility that a urinary tract infection is likely through the use of predictive analytics. Caregivers improve their operational efficiencies and lower costs by providing just in time services to their wards while tracking every aspect of their delivery and quality of services.

Senior group living communities can increase revenue, increase client/resident retention, decrease operational costs, provide proactive feedback on care, empower care staff to be "Super Caregivers", and differentiate themselves from competitors with the implementation of a Zanthion SMART Community system.

According to Zanthion CEO, Phil Regenie, "Our sole goal is to help older adults uphold their dignity in life. Zanthion offers an extensive architecture of sensors, wearable devices, and environmental equipment for the senior community so that they age gracefully in the comfort of their own homes," or in senior group living communities."

The link to the article is here: https://home-healthcare.healthcaretechoutlook.com/vendor/zanthion-vanguards-of-technologydriven-senior-care-system-cid-1280-mid-118.html

About Zanthion

Zanthion is an AI digital healthcare company specializing in PaaS, the integration of an extensible architecture of sensors, wearable devices, and environmental equipment for group senior living and aging in place-a combination of ridesharing (Uber/Lyft), smart homes, fall detection, and senior care. Zanthion exists to create new and disruptive solutions for seniors and their families to track and detect possible issues and injuries for today's seniors, using technology to provide a better quality of life for everyone involved.

Zanthion is a pioneer in changing our social environment with future vision, providing solution-based systems that improve the world based on an open source, transparent, crowd-sourced platform and social processes that accurately assess what happened, inform the correct resources, provide resources to the problem efficiently, and keep track of the efficiency of fixing the problem. Zanthion embraces a responsible future.

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

About Healthcare Tech Outlook

The goal of the healthcare industry has become determined and consistent: to build a patient-centered healthcare system that promotes choice, quality and affordability. These goals - patient-centrism, consumer choice, quality, affordability - are hallmarks of the pivot toward value-based care, one of the most powerful forces reshaping the industry. With this massive market shift, healthcare decision makers, institutes and care centers are looking towards Healthcare Tech Outlook, a print platform offering healthcare decision makers critical information on adopting, innovating and building new programs and approaches to enhance their capability to provide care.

From interoperability solutions for exchanging patient information across care settings to remote patient monitoring, important technological developments are shaping the future of healthcare organizations. Healthcare Tech Outlook has been a pioneer in offering a learn-from-peer approach to the healthcare arena, offering technology advice to enhance both the overall healthcare landscape and assist individual care providers - from general practitioners and specialists to post-acute care organizations.

One can clearly see that the movement has begun with most health systems such as Ascension Health, Dignity Health, Stanford and others investing into startups, and beginning to build their own innovation centers, redefining the way care is provided by the hospitals and community healthcare centers. In such a dramatic landscape, Healthcare Tech Outlook is determined to bring forth the complete picture of how the healthcare landscape can be enhanced and brought to new heights through the adoption of the latest technologies. Learn more at: https://www.healthcaretechoutlook.com/ or email: editor@healthcaretechoutlook.com.

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Zanthion, an AI-powered digital health company that provides technology solutions for home healthcare, senior group living, and remote patient monitoring, was recently chosen as a Top 10 Home Healthcare Solution Provider by Healthcare Tech Outlook, a print platform offering healthcare decision makers critical information on adopting, innovating and building new programs and approaches to enhance their capability to provide care.

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

NotaryCam Named to 2020 HW Tech100 Mortgage List

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has been included on the seventh annual HW Tech100 list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This marks NotaryCam's second straight appearance on the HW Tech100 list, which recognizes highlights "tech innovation that captures the entire U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investments."

"NotaryCam is honored to once again be recognized by HousingWire for our efforts to push for innovation in the real estate industry," said NotaryCam Founder and CEO Rick Triola. "NotaryCam is proud to have not only introduced remote online notarization (RON) to the real estate and mortgage industries, but also to have pounded the pavement and played a prominent role in expanding RON adoption and legislation since 2012. To date, 22 states have passed RON legislation, proving that this is a growing sector. NotaryCam is proud to champion efforts nationwide to expand RON and bring convenience to the closing table."

HousingWire editors highlighted NotaryCam's ability to conduct remote closing ceremonies without restrictions on the type, number or location of participants allowed to join the closing room. NotaryCam has facilitated more than 200,000 RON transactions in all 50 states and 146 countries. Additionally noted was NotaryCam's growth in 2019. Following a nearly 140 percent 2018 increase in new users, NotaryCam surpassed 200,000 users in the first half of 2019 and averaged over 10,000 new users monthly.

"There will always be doubt and opposition surrounding emerging technologies, but NotaryCam has worked hard to neutralize fears surrounding RON," continued Triola. "RON is steadily becoming an accepted and lauded practice in our field and NotaryCam is proud to have led that charge."

"HousingWire's motto for 2020 is growth through focus. With that lens, the Tech100 program underwent mitosis and emerged as two highly focused awards - Tech100 Real Estate and Tech100 Mortgage. While collaboration between real estate and mortgage professionals has never been higher, the tools and solutions that empower these professionals to excel are often entirely different." said HousingWire CEO, Clayton Collins. "The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing. Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

The full list of this year's winners is available at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners.

About HousingWire

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

About NotaryCam

After pioneering the world's first multi-party/multi-state remote online notarization (RON), career real estate executive Rick Triola founded NotaryCam and completed the first mortgage remote online closing (ROC) in 2014. Today, NotaryCam is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all 50 states and more than 146 countries. The company's patented eClose360® platform delivers the "perfect" online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios - RON, IPEN or Hybrids - with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. NotaryCam also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating.

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

NotaryCam®, the pioneering leader in online notarization and original provider of mortgage eClosing solutions, today announced that it has been included on the seventh annual HW Tech100TM list published by housing and mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire.

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

IDS Earns HW Tech100 Honor For Sixth Year

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. 2020 marks IDS' sixth overall appearance on the list.

"At IDS, we strive to offer our clients reality-based solutions to the ever-changing demands of the mortgage industry," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "IDS is honored to consistently be recognized by HousingWire as a tech leader in the housing economy, and I would like to thank our team for making that possible."

The HW Tech100 program highlights tech innovation that captures the entire U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate to mortgage lending, servicing, and investments. HousingWire editors noted IDS' 2019 quarterly doc increase, including a 30% increase in the third quarter over the same period in 2018. Additionally, IDS expanded its services by integrating with Questsoft, allowing Questsoft customers to directly order 4506-T income verifications to be eSigned through idsDoc.

"This year's Tech100 winners blew past innovation, moving beyond innovation to transformation," HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "In both the real estate and mortgage sectors, fintech companies continue to create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved."

To view the full list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners.

About HousingWire

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

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 regards to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. 2020 marks IDS' sixth overall appearance on the list.

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

ARMCO Makes HW Tech100 Mortgage List for Sixth Consecutive Year

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire. This marks ARMCO's sixth consecutive appearance on the HW Tech100 list, which highlights tech innovation that captures the entire U.S. housing economy, spanning real estate to mortgage lending, servicing and investments.

"At ARMCO, our unrelenting focus is on helping lenders achieve greater loan quality and reducing risk to their organizations. As a result, we are constantly making adjustments and enhancements to our product offerings to ensure we are staying on top of regulatory demands and providing lenders with best-in-class quality control technology," ARMCO CEO Trevor Gauthier said. "We are incredibly grateful to the staff at HousingWire for recognizing ARMCO's commitment to excellence and including us on this year's Tech100 Mortgage list."

"HousingWire's motto for 2020 is growth through focus. With that lens, the Tech100 program underwent mitosis and emerged as two highly focused awards - Tech100 Real Estate and Tech100 Mortgage. While collaboration between real estate and mortgage professionals has never been higher, the tools and solutions that empower these professionals to excel are often entirely different," said HousingWire CEO, Clayton Collins. "The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing. Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

In ARMCO's profile, HousingWire's editors noted ARMCO consolidated QC for mortgage and consumer lending into one central unit and reduced monthly reports for lenders from eight manually compiled reports to one interactive report. ACES Audit Technology™ expedites turn times, increases reliability and imparts standardization, accountability and auditability in virtually any quality control process. In 2019, ACES Audit Technology allowed users to recapture roughly 16 skilled labor hours per month to QC the same volume of loans, reduce turn times for month-end reports from several days to roughly one hour and replace email and spreadsheets with a secure, real-time online platform that enables seamless real-time information sharing among multiple locations.

"This year's Tech100 winners blew past innovation, moving beyond innovation to transformation," HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "In both the real estate and mortgage sectors, fintech companies continue to create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved."

About HousingWire

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

About ARMCO

Over half of the top 25 mortgage lenders and 33% of the top 150 lenders and servicers combined choose ARMCO. ARMCO's product line includes loan quality enterprise software, services, data and analytics. Its flagship product, ACES Audit Technology™, has set the bar for user definability in its category. It is used at virtually every point in the mortgage lifecycle, as well as for a wide range of risk-prone business operations outside traditional mortgage origination and servicing. ARMCO's consultative approach to customer relationships leverages 25 years of mortgage risk intel, assuring that its clients are using the most effective risk mitigation strategies, and are using the fastest, most reliable, most efficient means for preventing risk-related loss. ARMCO distributes the ARMCO Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report, a free quarterly analysis of industry-wide mortgage loan quality. For more information, visit www.armco.us or call 1-800-858-1598.

CES Risk Management (ARMCO), the leading provider of enterprise financial risk mitigation solutions, announced today it has been named to the 2020 HW Tech100™ Mortgage list published by mortgage industry trade magazine HousingWire.

Related link: https://www.armco.us/

FormFree Named to HousingWire’s Tech100 List of the Housing Economy’s Most Innovative Companies for a Sixth Time

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® has been named a recipient of HousingWire's eighth annual HW Tech100 award. This is the sixth year FormFree has been recognized by HousingWire as a leading innovator in housing technology.

The Tech100 program celebrates the technology companies whose solutions have been most impactful in helping mortgage lenders and real estate professionals solve business challenges. The program becomes more competitive each year as the number of technology providers in the housing space continues to grow.

"The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

"This year's Tech100 winners ... create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved," added HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez.

"FormFree's ambition to transform the way lenders and borrowers come to understand one another knows no bounds," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "This spirit of innovation drives everything we do, and we are honored that HousingWire has continued to recognize us as one of the industry's leading innovators year after year."

For a complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners/ .

About HousingWire

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

About FormFree

FormFree® is a market-leading fintech company whose revolutionary products AccountChek® and Passport(tm) are changing the credit decisioning landscape and encouraging lenders nationwide to incorporate a more holistic view of each borrower's financial DNA. To date, thousands of U.S. lenders and brokers have ordered millions of FormFree's patented verification reports representing over a trillion dollars in loan verifications. FormFree delights borrowers and lenders with a paperless experience, reduces origination timelines by up to 20 days and offers automated analysis and standardized delivery to lenders and investors using a secure ReIssueKey(tm). A HousingWire TECH100(tm) company for four consecutive years, FormFree is based in Athens, Georgia.

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

Twitter: @RealFormFree @HousingWire #Tech100

FormFree® has been named a recipient of HousingWire's eighth annual HW Tech100 award. This is the sixth year FormFree has been recognized by HousingWire as a leading innovator in housing technology.

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

SimpleNexus Makes Third Consecutive Appearance on HousingWire Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 for the third year in a row. Now in its eighth year, the HW Tech100 recognizes the most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy.

HousingWire's Tech100 program is designed to provide housing professionals a definitive list of the most innovative and impactful companies solving the problems mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day. Competition for the Tech100 program grows more competitive each year.

"The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

"We are incredibly proud that lenders and their referral partners continue to look to SimpleNexus as a leader in mortgage technology," said SimpleNexus Founder and CEO Matt Hansen. "We are earnest in our belief that innovation begins with listening to your customers, and we never tire of helping lenders find new ways to forge and enrich their connections with borrowers and Realtors."

For a complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @HousingWire #Tech100

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 for the third year in a row. Now in its eighth year, the HW Tech100 recognizes the most innovative technology companies in the U.S. housing economy.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

ReverseVision Named 2020 HW Tech100 Mortgage Company for Sixth Year

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- ReverseVision, the leading provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 Mortgage company for a sixth year. ReverseVision was previously named a HW Tech100 honoree in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

ReverseVision was recognized for helping lenders connect seniors with financial solutions with its best-in-class technology. ReverseVision is the mortgage industry's reverse platform of choice, having originated more HECMs and private reverse mortgage loans than all other technologies combined.

"ReverseVision is committed to evolving platform functionality and equipping every lender - forward and reverse - with tools to easily integrate HECM and private reverse mortgages into the loan evaluation, sales and origination process for every applicable senior borrower," said ReverseVision Vice President of Sales and Marketing Wendy Peel. "It is an honor to be recognized by HousingWire."

"This year's Tech100 winners blew past innovation, moving beyond innovation to transformation," HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "In both the real estate and mortgage sectors, fintech companies continue to create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved."

"HousingWire's motto for 2020 is growth through focus," said HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing. Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

Now in its eight year, the HW Tech100 Mortgage program showcases the housing industry's most innovative and impactful digital mortgage technology providers. To view the complete list of 2020 HW Tech 100 honorees, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About ReverseVision

ReverseVision, Inc. is the leading Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology platform, supporting more reverse mortgage transactions than all other systems combined. The company's comprehensive product suite flexes to lenders' unique business and operational models, connecting all lending participants across the entire reverse mortgage lifecycle to meet borrowers where they are in life. A six-time HousingWire TECH100(tm) company, ReverseVision continues to build on its technology's pioneering capabilities with frequent enhancements.

About HousingWire:

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

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

Twitter: @ReverseVision @HousingWire #HWTech100 #digitalmortgage #HECM

ReverseVision, the leading provider of Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and private reverse mortgage sales and origination technology, today announced it has been named a HousingWire (HW) Tech100 Mortgage company for a sixth year.

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

LBA Ware Recognized as 2020 HW Tech100 Company for Helping Mortgage Lenders Drive Profitability with Performance Management Software

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has been named a winner of HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 award, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the U.S. housing economy. This is LBA Ware's sixth consecutive year to be included in the list.

LBA Ware was recognized for its suite of software solutions designed exclusively for mortgage lenders, including CompenSafe™, the only incentive compensation management platform of its kind, and the introduction of LimeGear, a turnkey business intelligence platform. To date, LBA Ware has processed over $4.6 billion in lifetime incentive compensation while helping lenders optimize performance.

"We are honored to be recognized by HousingWire for a sixth consecutive year," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Because every lender approaches incentive compensation differently, CompenSafe's mission to simplify compensation plan management is a labor of constant innovation. That same innovative spirit fuels our LimeGear business intelligence solution, which shows mortgage lenders what's happening in their businesses (and why) and indicates next steps for continued success."

"Fintech companies continue to create new ways to approach the housing process, improving efficiencies, cutting costs and creating a new experience for all parties involved," said HousingWire Associate Magazine Editor Kelsey Ramírez.

"The winners of the 2020 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage and Real Estate awards are truly the most impactful and innovative companies in housing," added HousingWire CEO Clayton Collins. "Not only do these companies empower their clients and users, they are supporting a more efficient, accessible and sustainable housing economy."

To view the complete list of 2020 HW Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2020-housingwire-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

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, 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 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #Tech100

LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence software solutions for the mortgage industry, announced it has been named a winner of HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 award, which recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the U.S. housing economy.

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

North Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Joseph has been selected as a 2020 Miami Times ‘New Generation of Dreamers’

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Miami Times has selected North Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Joseph, Esq. to join the Class of 2020's "Next Generation of Dreamers." Joseph is being recognized for his leadership in resolving a water billing controversy affecting nearly 200,000 customers throughout Northern Miami-Dade County served by the city's water utility.

The Miami Times featured an interview with Michael Joseph in the 2020 "Next Generation of Dreamers" Special Supplement inserted inside its February 26 issue. The interview describes Commissioner Joseph's upbringing as the "Leader from humble beginnings dreams big" and his efforts to resolve a water billing controversy as his first major action after being elected to the North Miami Beach city commission in November 2018.

The water billing controversy burdened fixed-income households served by the city's water utility with increased water bills and a new monthly pay schedule from the previous quarterly schedule. The water bills were often three or four times higher than before. Water customers were furious. The neighboring city of Miami Gardens sued the city citing unfair practices.

As The Miami Times reports, "He heard the pleas of seniors who couldn't afford their water bills and acted."

Commissioner Joseph explained to The Miami Times that "On Sept. 17, my proposal to restore quarterly billing by NMB Water was approved and adopted."

"This was exciting news and means water bills will effectively decrease throughout the year. The vote lifted a burden for nearly 200,000 customers in Miami Gardens, Aventura, Sunny Isles, and throughout North-Dade whose bills were three or four times that amount," concluded Commissioner Joseph.

Read the complete interview with Commissioner Michael Joseph in The Miami Times here: https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/michael-joseph-fights-for-the-people-and-wins/article_53404fc6-5970-11ea-bad4-b75b06f83b65.html

Read Commissioner Joseph's article about the resolution to the water billing controversy here: https://www.michaeljosephnmb.com/post/we-did-it-nmb-water-returning-to-quarterly-billing-schedule

About The Miami Times Newspaper:

The Miami Times, the oldest and largest Black newspaper in the South, annually selects and highlights those in our community who display in their daily efforts, qualities that emulate the works of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other Black History makers. King used his early adulthood to organize ways to improve his community and has inspired millions to imitate or advance his mission.

These "New Generation of Dreamers" are people who use positions and platforms available to them to advance and improve the Black community. Their efforts sometimes fly under the radar of others, which illuminates the selflessness of the tasks they undertake.

Other 2020 Miami Times "Next Generation of Dreamers" include: Former Miami Heat Basketball Power Forward Udonis Haslem, Marketing Executive JaMarlin Martin, Psychiatrist Dr. Delvena Thomas, Filmmaker Elijah Wells, 6-year old oral hygiene advocate MaKynLee Elise, and Beauty Entrepreneur Melanie Fields. The Miami Times website is: https://www.MiamiTimesOnline.com

About Commissioner Michael Joseph, Esq.:

Commissioner Michael Joseph, Esq. is an attorney who champions civil rights and land use cases at the law firm of Galbut Walters and Associates. He is an inaugural member of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence program, a Thurgood Marshall law fellow and group seven commissioner of North Miami Beach, elected in 2018.

For more information or inquiries, visit his website at https://www.MichaelJosephNMB.com

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The Miami Times has selected North Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Joseph, Esq. to join the Class of 2020's "Next Generation of Dreamers." Joseph is being recognized for his leadership in resolving a water billing controversy affecting nearly 200,000 customers throughout Northern Miami-Dade County served by the city's water utility.

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

Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery Recognized as ‘Best of’ in Summerville and Mount Pleasant

CHARLESTON, S.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery (COAFS) was voted a 2019 Reader's Choice recipient by the readers of "Journal Scene." Named Best Oral Surgeons in the annual Best of Summerville competition, COAFS will be featured in the 2019 Reader's Choice special edition. Winners in all categories were announced at a party held at The Village of Summerville on February 25, 2020.

In addition to accolades from Summerville, COAFS was recently named 2020 Best Oral Surgery Practice by Mount Pleasant Magazine. Nearly 50,000 votes were cast by magazine readers.

Led by a team of highly trained, board-certified oral surgeons - Dr. Edward R. Strauss, DMD, MD; Dr. Aaron P. Sarathy, DMD; Dr. A Drane Oliphant, DMD, MD; Dr. Graham Lee, DMD; and Dr. Scott H. Godwin, DMD - Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery has six convenient locations in the Lowcountry area, including Charleston, North Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant, Bluffton and Knightsville.

Some of the practice's specialties include: total smile transformation, full-arch dental implants, implant-supported dentures, wisdom teeth extraction, same-day dental implants and corrective jaw surgery, to name just a few. Using advanced surgical techniques and state-of-the-art, cutting-edge technology, COAFS maintains a patient-centric philosophy to ensure that every client, regardless of the treatment, receives the ultimate patient experience.

"At COAFS, our surgeons are constantly striving to provide the highest quality care to our patients," said Dr. Aaron P. Sarathy, DMD. "We strive to give back to the community and to know our patients are recognizing this is a true honor for our doctors and team."

To learn more about COAFS, visit https://www.charlestonoralandfacialsurgery.com/.

For media inquiries, contact Stacey Kole with Branded Pros at 480.221.5818 or email stacey@brandedpros.com.

About Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery

COAFS has six locations in the Lowcountry, S.C. area, where its highly trained, board-certified surgeons provide patients with state-of-the-art treatment. With a commitment to cutting-edge technology and ongoing education, Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery offers the most advanced surgical techniques coupled with compassionate to produce the ultimate patient experience - every single time.

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

Charleston Oral and Facial Surgery (COAFS) was voted a 2019 Reader's Choice recipient by the readers of "Journal Scene." Named Best Oral Surgeons in the annual Best of Summerville competition, COAFS will be featured in the 2019 Reader's Choice special edition. Winners in all categories were announced at a party held at The Village of Summerville on February 25, 2020.

Aligned Technology Solutions Recognized on CRN’s 2020 MSP500 List

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company has named Aligned Technology Solutions to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category. This popular list identifies North American solution providers that deliver operational efficiencies, IT system improvements, and a higher rate of return on investments for their customers. These accomplished MSPs work tirelessly to guide their customers and create solutions for complex IT issues.

This annual list is divided into three categories: the MSP Pioneer 250 who are focused primarily on the SMB market; the MSP Elite 150, large data center-focused on- and off-premises; and the Managed Security 100 made up of off-premises-focused, cloud-based IT security services.

"We are honored and elated to be included in the CRN 2020 Managed Service Provider 500 rankings," said Gar Whaley, Co-founder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "Being included on this list is a testament to our team and the focus we have on helping our clients achieve success by leveraging technology solutions we implement and manage to grow and secure their business."

"MSPs are the critical bridge for customers looking to assess, implement and migrate their IT and cloud solutions to drive efficiencies, lower costs and secure your environment," said Bob Skelley, CEO of The Channel Company. "On behalf of our team at The Channel Company, I want to congratulate the accomplished companies on CRN's 2020 MSP 500 list and thank them for their commitment to finding innovative solutions that move the IT channel forward."

The MSP500 list will be featured in the February 2020 issue of CRN and online at http://www.crn.com/msp500.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

Since 2010 ATS has been helping organizations leverage and manage technology to grow and secure their businesses. Aligned Technology Solutions is an award-winning technology service provider delivering customized and comprehensive IT solutions for IT Outsourcing, Cybersecurity, Cloud, VoIP & Broadband. ATS is committed to providing world class customer service and best-of-breed technology solutions that provide our clients competitive advantage in their marketplace. Learn more at https://www.myalignedit.com/.

About The Channel Company

The Channel Company enables breakthrough IT channel performance with our dominant media, engaging events, expert consulting and education, and innovative marketing services and platforms. As the channel catalyst, we connect and empower technology suppliers, solution providers, and end-users. Backed by more than 30 years of unequaled channel experience, we draw from our deep knowledge to envision innovative new solutions for ever-evolving challenges in the technology marketplace. Learn more at https://www.thechannelco.com/.

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Aligned Technology Solutions, announced today that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company has named Aligned Technology Solutions to its 2020 Managed Service Provider (MSP) 500 list in the Pioneer 250 category.

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Mid America Mortgage Named to ‘2020 Best Mortgage Companies To Work For’ List by National Mortgage News

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that the company has been named one of the "2020 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" by mortgage industry trade publication National Mortgage News. Mid America ranked 20th among 40 lenders recognized nationally.

This annual survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best employers in the U.S. mortgage industry. National Mortgage News honored all the winners and revealed the final rankings in a special report published in January.

"Being recognized as a top workplace will always be a gratifying award, particularly an award like this that is based on our employees' perception of us and the workplace we've created," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "We would not be the organization we are without our dedicated and highly talented employees, each and every one of whom contributes to our culture, and I am enormously proud to accept this honor on their behalf."

"The companies named to this year's rankings have shown real commitment to workplaces that support and motivate their teams," said Richard Melville, Group Editorial Director for Banking and Capital Markets. "In financial services - and the mortgage business in particular - employee engagement is a critical component of success. Each of this year's honorees can be proud of the cultures they have built and sustained."

Companies from across the United States entered a two-part survey process to determine this year's "Best Mortgage Companies to Work For." The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process, analyzed the data, and determined the final rankings.

The full list of "2020 Best Companies to Work For" can be viewed at https://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/list/2020-best-mortgage-companies-to-work-for.

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/.

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Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that the company has been named one of the "2020 Best Mortgage Companies to Work For" by mortgage industry trade publication National Mortgage News. Mid America ranked 20th among 40 lenders recognized nationally.

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

Mortgage Fintech Provider OpenClose Experiences Significant Growth and Continues Adding Award Winning Talent

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose®, the leading mortgage fintech provider and multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), with nearly 20 years of successful implementations, announced that their newly tapped VP of Sales Engineering, Chris Olsen, was honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as one of the '40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40.' The publication cited Chris' efforts to drive technology adoption and innovation along with his consistent presences as a mortgage technology subject matter expert on panel sessions and roundtables as key reasons he was named to this prestigious, annual list.

Since joining OpenClose, Chris has been vital to introducing lenders to the OC Suite™ of innovative lending solutions including their ConsumerAssist™ Digital POS solution, which works seamlessly with its LenderAssist™ LOS and DecisionAssist™ product and pricing engine (PPE), IntegrationAssist™ RESTful API suite and OC Optics™, OpenClose's hugely popular business intelligence, analytics platform. With Chris' help, OpenClose's purely browser-based, end-to-end LOS with multi-channel automation capability has made additional strides in growing its customer footprint, automating lending processes and delivering significant ROI to OpenClose customers.

Chris brings to OpenClose a rich background in enterprise mortgage software from working at Ellie Mae as a Senior Technical Sales Engineer managing pre and post sales LOS engagements for core as well as add-on services. Chris also provides OpenClose with extensive team leadership skills which he honed as an AVP and lead Project Manager at JP Morgan Chase where he managed large projects and served as the primary vendor point of contact throughout new engagements. In addition, Chris has a unique understanding of the OpenClose fundamentals as he was also a Senior Software Developer and Partner at ClosersEdge, an independent software provider for the real estate title and settlement services industry.

"I am honored to be recognized by NMP magazine as one of the 40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40," said Olsen. "I've had the pleasure of working with numerous different types of sophisticated mortgage software solutions. It is clear that OpenClose has taken pole position in the LOS space and is well-positioned to continue growing at a healthy rate. I am excited to advance my career in mortgage technology with OpenClose and help lending entities bring newfound efficiencies to their businesses."

The annual list is comprised of mortgage professionals who are under the age of 40, as voted by their peers, who are accomplished individuals that carry the torch of professionalism, perseverance, leadership, excellence, and more - in their respective fields within the fast-moving mortgage industry. As with each year, NMP received many nominations, ultimately arriving at 40 official winners and identifying another 40 to watch that are mortgage professionals shaping the industry.

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose® is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist™, is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence.

For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

Media Contact:
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Profundity Communications, Inc.
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OpenClose®, the leading mortgage fintech provider and multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), with nearly 20 years of successful implementations, announced that their newly tapped VP of Sales Engineering, Chris Olsen, was honored by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as one of the '40 Most Influential Mortgage Professionals Under 40.'

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

Susan G. Komen North Jersey Announces Award Honorees Robert C. Garrett, Amparo Aguirre and LAX For The Cure

PARSIPPANY, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Susan G. Komen® North Jersey today announced its Pink Tie Party honorees to be recognized during the March 21st event being held at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jersey City. For over twenty years, Susan G. Komen North Jersey has helped those who can't pay for treatments, worked to ensure that all people get the care they need, fought for the rights of patients with policy makers and funded breakthroughs in research that saves lives.

This signature event celebrates deserving honorees and raises funds for life-saving North Jersey community programs and national research.

This year's deserving honorees are:

Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, Founders Award Honoree. Bob is CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health and a lifelong advocate working to enhance healthcare service within the community. He is widely recognized for his visionary leadership not only within the field of healthcare, but within the many organizations he supports through his work on advisory boards and boards of directors. Our Founders Award recognizes individuals who have made an impact on healthcare services in the North Jersey community through a lifetime of effort and commitment.

"Susan G. Komen North Jersey's community programs are an example of the very best collaboration in our healthcare community. When nonprofits partner with healthcare systems to deliver initiatives that get into the community with education and prevention programs, the entire community benefits. Hackensack Meridian Health will continue to support the programs that emphasize increasing access to that care," says Bob Garrett.

Amparo Aguirre, Trailblazer Award Honoree. Amparo Aguirre is a Komen-funded

bi-lingual Breast Health Outreach Coordinator at Trinitas Regional Medical Center. Our Trailblazer Award recognizes individuals whose commitment has made an impact on breast cancer awareness, early screening and detection within the North Jersey community.

"I am so honored to receive this award from Komen North Jersey. Saving lives is a privilege that most people don't have the opportunity to enjoy. Providing education and access to screening, particularly in the Latino Community, is my passion and I am grateful for this opportunity that Komen North Jersey provides," says Amparo Aguirre.

LAX for the Cure, Champion Award Honoree. LAX for the Cure is a girls' lacrosse tournament that was founded in 2007 by Jessica Shoulberg, CFO of STEPS Lacrosse LLC. During the summer of 2007, the STEPS Lacrosse club had three mothers fighting breast cancer. The Shoulbergs wanted to help in the fight against the disease and decided to use the growth of girls' lacrosse and the summer tournament circuit as a vehicle. LAX for the Cure was launched to meet the ideals of players, parents, clubs, and college coaches, with the additional goal of raising funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer.

To date, $3+ million has been raised; an amazing milestone and legacy for such an initiative. The LAX girls are driven competitors who embody the Champion Award that honors a competitive mindset and celebrates the heartfelt work and success of the organization. The girls are celebrated as champions within their sport and champions for the cause of breast cancer.

"Each has contributed immeasurably to our mission and to the fight against breast cancer. We provided them the opportunity to get involved in a life-saving cause and they ran with it. I am so proud of every one of the girls who, through their dedication, are giving hope to the thousands of people, right here, who rely on Susan G. Komen North Jersey to access quality, timely care," says Jessica Shoulberg.

"Our honorees represent the very best in leadership, passion and dedication that gives HOPE to thousands of women and men in North Jersey in need of breast health care or facing a breast cancer diagnosis," says Perla Haltner, Acting Executive Director of Komen North Jersey.

The honorees will be the stars of the evening alongside tasty food, cocktails, gaming and fun. It promises to be a memorable, feel-good night, thanks to the generosity of this year's Pink Tie Party sponsors including: Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas, Investors Bank, Dun and Bradstreet, ROI-NJ and TAPinto.net.

About Susan G. Komen®

Susan G. Komen® is the world's leading nonprofit breast cancer organization, working to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Komen has an unmatched, comprehensive 360-degree approach to fighting this disease across all fronts and supporting millions of people in the U.S. and in countries worldwide. We advocate for patients, drive research breakthroughs, improve access to high-quality care, offer direct patient support and empower people with trustworthy information. Born out of a promise between two sisters, Susan G. Komen remains committed to supporting those affected by breast cancer today, while tirelessly searching for tomorrow's cures.

About Susan G. Komen® and Komen North Jersey

Komen North Jersey is helping fuel research, advocate for patients and support people facing breast cancer locally through a variety of direct patient-centered services and by collaborating with area providers to remove barriers and connect people to needed care across Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren Counties.

For more information, call 908-277-2904 or visit https://komennorthjersey.org/.

Susan G. Komen North Jersey today announced its Pink Tie Party honorees to be recognized during the March 21st event being held at Ruth's Chris Steak House in Jersey City. For over twenty years, Susan G. Komen North Jersey has helped those who can't pay for treatments, worked to ensure that all people get the care they need, fought for the rights of patients with policy makers and funded breakthroughs in research that saves lives.

Related link: https://komennorthjersey.org/

Beach Floor & Decor Awarded Best Of Houzz 2020 – The Annual People’s Choice Award Highlights Home Remodeling and Design Professionals

SANIBEL, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Beach Floor & Decor of Sanibel, Florida has won a "Best Of Houzz" award for Outstanding Customer Service" on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design. The island business that has been creating interior designs and floor to ceiling renovations, for the past 40 years, changed ownership this past year and the new leadership team's focus is all about exceeding client expectations.

The company was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 2.5 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

"The Best Of Houzz" badge is awarded annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro's overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2019.

"At Beach Floor & Decor, everyone (owners, management, field personnel, trade partners) is physically and emotionally invested in working towards zero defect and exceeding client expectation every step of the way," says Jim Walseman, EVP of Client Service and Sales for Beach Floor & Décor. "Beach Floor & Decor always strives to provide honest, accurate, pricing with disclosure of costs and using the most cost-effective methods to complete a job. We continuously go to market to better understand what jobs are pricing out at so that we can be very competitive. We are likely not to be the lowest cost provider, but we feel the value add is evident."

"This year's Best Of Houzz awards go to an incredibly talented and service-oriented group of home remodeling and design professionals, and we're proud to highlight the winners on the Houzz website and app," said Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing for Houzz. "This award is particularly meaningful as it reflects the sentiment of the millions of homeowners in the Houzz community who are hiring home professionals for their projects across the U.S. and around the world."

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About Beach Floor & Decor

Our team with over 40 years of experience will give you the special attention you deserve on selecting a personalized, custom look. We offer some of the very best names in design and renovation. We work with builders, craftsmen, and tradesmen to bring your vision to life. We are highly skilled at coordinating large scale projects and thrive on delighting our clients with a positive design experience. We offer evening and weekend appointments, and even if you're already working with a contractor, Beach Floor & Decor's Sanibel Showroom can make your building project so much easier.

For more information, visit http://www.beachfloordecor.com/.

About Houzz
Houzz is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. Headquartered in Palo Alto, Calif., Houzz also has international offices. For more information, visit http://houzz.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jim Walseman
Beach Floor & Decor
+1-239-395-2525
jwalseman@beachfloordecor.com

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Beach Floor & Decor of Sanibel, Florida has won a "Best Of Houzz" award for Outstanding Customer Service" on Houzz®, the leading platform for home renovation and design.

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DocMagic Named a Top Mortgage Employer by National Mortgage Professional Magazine for the Fourth Straight Year

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has again been selected by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as a 'Top Mortgage Employer' for the fourth year in a row.

NMP arrived at the 2020 winners after polling readers regarding their employers, which was based on the following criteria: corporate culture, compensation, day-to-day management, internal communications, organizational agility, employee training, company resources, marketing, business strategy, ingenuity, innovation, technology usage, overall reputation, and industry participation.

The magazine states that based on the above criteria, it weighted the reasons that were the most important to readers, collected nominations and votes, and factored in industry reputation to create the annual list of Top Mortgage Employers.

DocMagic was identified as a mortgage software provider where employees thrive based on being tech-savvy, service-oriented, highly-motivated, and take extreme pride in what they do.

"We are honored to once again be selected as a Top Mortgage Employer for 2020. Our employees are the backbone of what makes DocMagic one of the most innovative, successful, and forward-thinking technology companies in the mortgage industry," stated Dominic Iannitti, president and CEO of DocMagic.

Notable is that DocMagic's Total eClose(tm) platform is the eClosing leader based on market share, overall satisfaction and lender loyalty in STRATMOR Group's 2019 Mortgage Technology Insight Study. A second DocMagic technology, the company's document generation solution, also holds the highest market share in its category. Together, Total eClose and DocMagic's dynamic document generation can provide lenders with 100 percent paperless eClosings. DocMagic continues to innovate, enhance, and deliver leading-edge digital mortgage automation solutions for lending entities of all types and sizes.

NMP is a well-respected, long-time industry source for extensive news coverage spanning mortgages, origination, compliance, secondary marketing, servicing, settlement, technology, trending, and more.

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops software, mobile apps, processes and web- based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit www.docmagic.com.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social: @DocMagic #TopMortgageEmployer #eClosingLeader #TotaleClose #MortgageTechnologyInsightStudy #MortgageDocumentGeneration

DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, regulatory compliance and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has again been selected by National Mortgage Professional (NMP) magazine as a 'Top Mortgage Employer' for the fourth year in a row.

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

Modest Means with Big Dreams – A True Rag to Riches Story

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local Performing Arts School THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO (CSS) of Aliso Viejo, Calif. won a National Title & coveted "Sweepstakes Award" at "The Musical Theatre Competition of America" held at Disneyland California this past weekend making THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO one of the top Musical Theater Programs in the country.

Top performance studios and public schools from around the country as far as Maine, Florida, Nevada and New Mexico traveled to Southern California to compete in the prestigious "The Musical Theatre Competition of America" at Disneyland. Schools competed in different levels celebrating a 9 - 12 minutes medley of a musical as well as solos and duets in voice and acting and technical disciplines. The school with the top combined scores won the coveted "Sweepstakes" title of Top Musical Theater Program.

The Center Stage Studio under the direction of Tracey Ball and Choreographer Chloe Nethery won top honors with both of their group numbers; "Beetlejuice Medley" 1st Place Ensemble and an Alan Menken Medley for 1st place in Musical Review. CSS also won 1st place overall in acting solos (Mitchell Berg) and Vocal Solos (Colin Kerrane) & vocal duet (Delaney McCarthy & Mitchel Berg).

"Center Stage parents, you need to thank your studio administrators for having the honor of being a part of a truly remarkable studio. I am blown away," says Gary Krinke, MTCA Adjudicator and Fullerton College Theater Arts Administrator.

The Center Stage Studio opened its doors 15 years ago in 2005 with one room, a stage made out of boxes and a shower curtains sewed together for a stage curtain.

Modest means however big dreams by studio founder Tracey Ball. "I used to wake up at 6 a.m. and bring my pillow to my studio and lay by the phone in case it rang. It's one thing to have a dream but you hope that others believe in you too!"

Within one year, Tracey went from 18 students to over 200 being one of the 1st schools to secure licensing to "High School Musical." Within 5 years CSS acquired a theater, this time with real curtain rigging, an elevated stage and tech booth; Along with a full conservatory with classes in voice, acting, comedy, jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical and acrobatics. A true triple threat performing arts center for kids.

"I grew up in Foster homes aging out when I was 17. My last foster family saved my life. I know what it is like not to fit in having gone to 8 elementary schools and 3 high schools. I am every child in the classroom. I am the child in the corner who is afraid to be the new kid. I go out of my way to train my staff to make sure every single child feels cared for and strives in their performing arts education. I'm not perfect but my heart is always in the right place. The sky is the limit. Dreams do come true and winning MTCA is another dream come true!" said Tracey Ball.

About The Center Stage Studio:

The Center Stage Studio, family owned and operated by Tracey Ball & Tony DiMiceli since 2005, spreading the love of performing arts with the children of Orange County being one of the very few specializing in triple threat education; acting singing and dance. The Studio has won countless awards including "Best Performing Arts School," Tracey Ball "Top Studio Director," "Top Vocalist and Actor/Actress" Access Broadway National Competition, "Best Performing Arts Cast" Turn It Around Tour, "Excellence in Musical Theater & "Best Actor/Actress Award" Junior Theater Festival/Freddie Mac.

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Jennifer Pendagrast
The Center Stage Studio Aliso Viejo, Ca
27101 Aliso Creek Road #136 Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
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949-305-9758

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Local Performing Arts School THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO (CSS) of Aliso Viejo, Calif. won a National Title & coveted "Sweepstakes Award" at "The Musical Theatre Competition of America" held at Disneyland California this past weekend making THE CENTER STAGE STUDIO one of the top Musical Theater Programs in the country.

Related link: https://thecenterstagestudio.com/

Morrison Outdoors Wins GearJunkie Best in Show Award at Outdoor + Snow Show

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. /ScoopCloud/ -- Just over one year since the Kickstarter campaign that launched their new company, Morrison Outdoors capped off a successful appearance at the 2020 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show by taking home GearJunkie's "Best in Show" award for their Little Mo 20° Baby Sleeping Bag.

"This is an incredible honor," said Morrison Outdoors Founder Tavis Malcolm. "To have our little sleeping bags held in the same class as new products from brands like The North Face and Rossignol was a tremendous surprise."

The Little Mo 20° Baby Sleeping Bag is the first and only cold-weather sleeping bag designed to provide a safe sleep environment for infants as young as 6 months old, up to around 24 months old.

"For families exploring the outdoors with very young children, this product could be a godsend," wrote GearJunkie in their Best in Show announcement.

In addition to receiving GearJunkie's Best in Show honors, the Little Mo 20° Baby Sleeping Bag was also named a Finalist for the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards.

The Innovation Awards are designed to "highlight the gear, brands, and shops that are making an impact," according to Outdoor Retailer, and the Little Mo 20° beat out entries from over 170 other brands to be named one of only 30 Finalists.

"We could not have had a better experience launching this new product at Outdoor Retailer," said Malcolm. "The response from parents, buyers, and industry veterans has been overwhelming. We're grateful for the opportunity to share our story and help make it easier for parents to go camping with their youngest children."

About Morrison Outdoors

Morrison Outdoors was founded in December 2018 with the mission to make getting outdoors with kids easier for parents. Their line of Little Mo Baby Sleeping Bags raised over $16k on Kickstarter in February 2019, and are now in stores in over 60 REI locations nationwide. They are members of the Pledge 1% movement and have committed 1% of every sale to giving back to their communities.

For more about Morrison Outdoors, please visit: https://www.morrisonoutdoors.com

Media Contact:
Tavis Malcolm
tavis@morrisonoutdoors.com

Just over one year since the Kickstarter campaign that launched their new company, Morrison Outdoors capped off a successful appearance at the 2020 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show by taking home GearJunkie's "Best in Show" award for their Little Mo 20° Baby Sleeping Bag.

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

Personal Injury Attorney Covington GA Ben Windham Selected to Super Lawyers® 2020 List

COVINGTON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Windham Law is proud to announce that Founding Partner, Mr. Ben Windham, has been selected to the 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers(R) list. This year marks the second consecutive year that Mr. Windham has been named to the prestigious list. Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters company, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Super Lawyers(R) selects only 5% of practicing attorneys on an annual basis using a patented multiphase selection process that includes research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. To choose their winning attorneys, Super Lawyers(R) evaluates candidates' verdicts and settlements, experience, bar involvement, honors and awards, pro bono and community service, and other qualifications on an annual, state-by-state basis.

Their mission is to create a credible and comprehensive list of exceptional attorneys that can be used as a resource for lawyers and consumers searching for legal counsel. The yearly list results in featuring profiles of attorneys across the nation who exhibit excellence in their practice areas. To be selected to the Super Lawyers(R) list speaks volumes about the reputation attorneys have cultivated among their peers, as well as their professional achievements and exemplary ethical conduct.

"I am honored to be named a Super Lawyer again for 2020 as it is an acknowledgement of the important work our firm does on behalf of our clients who put their trust in us to seek justice," says Windham. "This recognition is a testament to our firm's dedication to our clients and unwavering commitment to providing high-quality legal representation."

About Windham Law:

Our personal injury attorneys serve clients throughout Rockdale County and the greater Atlanta area, including Locust Grove and Greensboro, with an array of law services. We specialize in many areas of the law in order to provide honest counsel and tenacious litigation. Our approach is hands-on and personal because we believe it's the most powerful way to pursue any claim by being truly invested in delivering the outcome our client deserves. At Ben F. Windham P.C., expect a collaborative team with an entrepreneurial mindset determined to meet and exceed our client's expectations every step of the way.

To learn more about Ben F. Windham P.C. Trial Attorneys, or for a free case evaluation please visit https://windhamlaw.com or call 833-236-9467.

Ben F. Windham P.C.
Address: 2115 Usher St NW Covington, GA 30014
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Windham Law is proud to announce that Founding Partner, Mr. Ben Windham, has been selected to the 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list. This year marks the second consecutive year that Mr. Windham has been named to the prestigious list. Super Lawyers, a Thompson Reuters company, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Related link: https://windhamlaw.com

AdEdge Digital Marketing named Best Pay-Per-Click Agency

WESTPORT, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

The Best of Small Business Awards is a prestigious honor that recognizes and celebrates the best small- to mid-sized business visionaries. The awards are presented by the Small Business Expo, the country's largest and most attended business-to-business conference, trade show and networking event.

"Thank you to the Best of Small Business Awards for naming AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's Top Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Agency in 2019," said Anthony LoFrisco, Jr., managing director at AdEdge. "We appreciate the recognition of our excellence in digital marketing strategy and management. All the thanks goes to our operations team for their selfless and tenacious pursuit of new technologies, application of best practices and performance optimization."

The Best Pay-Per-Click Agency award recognizes AdEdge's expertise in banner advertising, paid search and social advertising, among other Pay-Per-Click tactics. Banner ads act like digital billboards in their ability to build recognition, trust and preference for brands, products and services. Unlike traditional media, banner ads are highly targetable, they facilitate website visits and performance is immediately measurable. Banner ads can be targeted based on age, gender, income, location, search history, even email. As a Pay-Per-Click tactic, advertisers pay only when targeted prospects click on ads and visit the company's website or landing page.

AdEdge is no stranger to winning awards. Incorporated in 2007, the company has a long history of recognition for its excellence in digital marketing. In 2018, AdEdge was awarded third place for national Best Small Agency from US Search Awards. In 2016, AdEdge was named a top 7% performer among all Google partner agencies nationwide. In 2015, the company won the Connecticut Better Business Bureau's annual Website Marketing Award. Mr. LoFrisco went on to serve on the board of directors for the Connecticut BBB from 2017 through 2019.

AdEdge Digital Marketing creates and manages custom digital marketing campaigns for clients nationwide. While they serve a wide range of organizations, their focus includes education, finance, law, medicine, real estate, industrial, trade, non-profit and marine industries. AdEdge expertise includes Search Engine Marketing (SEM), Search Engine Optimization (SEO), banner advertising, social media marketing, online directory optimization, reputation management and digital marketing performance analytics.

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

The Best of Small Business Awards recently named AdEdge Digital Marketing the nation's "Best Pay-Per-Click Agency" in 2019, recognizing the company for its focus on best practices in digital marketing, performance optimization, cost efficiency, lead generation and return on investment.

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

EnHelix ETRM Wins 2019 Leading Innovator in Oil and Gas Artificial Intelligence Analytics Software Award

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- EnHelix(R), EnHelix ETRM has emerged the Leading Innovators in Oil & Gas Artificial Intelligence Analytics Software for 2019. The announcement was made known in an announcement sent to EnHelix Marketing Director Jen Wang by Wealth & Finance International.

According to the announcement, EnHelix Commodity Trading & Logistics Software was selected as the leading software of the year after a judging process that took over three months.

Commenting on the award, Marketing Director of EnHelix Jen Wang said, "The EnHelix commodity trading and logistics software with artificial intelligence and blockchain is an advanced solution for trading companies which helps to standardize and automate its system of physical trades, reduces frauds and operational risks, and expedites settlement.

"Our artificial intelligence trading system is fit-for-purpose configurable software that works on machine learning, deep learning, and cognitive science with the goals of providing trading companies an advantage on speed and agility on highly competitive and volatile commodity markets."

Wang added, "Our customers are thrilled on how powerful the artificial intelligence is with business automation and seamless AI user experiences."

With EnHelix oil and gas AI solution, companies can now automate their trading, logistics, and accounting processes with machine learning capability with much-improved speed and efficiency. This benefits everyone along the supply chain from market participants to customers.

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

About the Artificial Intelligence Award:

The Oil and Gas Artificial Intelligence Award is an initiative of Wealth & Finance International launched to acknowledge the exemplary performance and innovation of some outstanding AI organizations. Winning the Artificial Intelligence Award provides organizations with the evidence they need to prove, beyond doubt that they are outstanding. Previous winners of the Artificial Intelligence Award include EQ investors, Ameriprise Financial (NYSE:AMP) among many other reputable companies.

About EnHelix(R):

EnHelix is a global software leader in providing commodity trading and logistics management solutions driven by integrated Blockchain and Artificial Intelligence to serve the value chain across crude oil, natural gas, LNG, refined products, petroleum, chemical, NGL, renewable, power, coal, and other commodity markets.

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EnHelix's EnHelix ETRM has emerged among the Leading Innovators in Oil & Gas Artificial Intelligence Analytics Software for 2019. The announcement was made known in an announcement sent to EnHelix Marketing Director Jen Wang by Wealth & Finance International.

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

Prairie State College’s William Berkley Recognized with Annual JV Educational Consultants Award

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Prairie State College (PSC) coordinator of Male Success Initiative (MSI) William Berkley recently was recognized with the 2019 Dr. Twitty J. Styles Leadership Award from JV Educational Consultants.

The award is named after Dr. Twitty J. Styles author, educator, and professor emeritus, at the prestigious Union College in Schenectady, New York. The award is presented annually to an educator or administrator who has demonstrated high standards in education and/or administration. One who has exhibited stellar integrity, high morals, and extreme passion in pursuing their educational goals and aspirations while also contributing to raising the standards for bettering the lives of our fellow mankind.

The award was presented to Berkley during the 2019 Annual International Males of Color Empowerment and Retention Educational Conference by Ja Hon Vance, Executive Vice President, JV Educational Consultants.

The Male Success Initiative (MSI) which is the school's mentoring program offers males of color one-on-one supportive relationships. In addition to mentoring, the program provides academic support, community service, campus engagement, and character development.

Dawn E. Beckford, Executive Administrator at JV Educational Consultants said their committee receives endorsements about outstanding faculty, staff, and administrators from all over the United States.

JV Educational's secret nominations focus on educational and enthusiastic technique, contribution to student retention, dedication to his discipline through scholarly advancements, and more. "Berkley exemplifies excellence in education," she added.

Learn more at: https://prairiestate.edu/student-services/academic-advising-center/male-success-initiative.aspx

Prairie State College (PSC) coordinator of Male Success Initiative (MSI) William Berkley recently was recognized with the 2019 Dr. Twitty J. Styles Leadership Award from JV Educational Consultants.

K3 Travel Named Winner of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- K3 Travel is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a national leading wedding planning brand and app.

In 2020, only five percent of hundreds of thousands of local wedding professionals listed on The Knot received this distinguished award. In its fourteenth annual year, The Knot continues supporting local wedding vendors like K3 Travel with The Knot Best of Weddings 2020, an annual by-couples, for-couples guide to the top wedding professionals. The Knot analyzed its millions of user reviews across vendor categories, including venues, musicians, florists, photographers, travel agencies, caterers and more, to find the highest rated vendors of the year. These winners represent the best of the best wedding professionals and that engaged couples should consider booking for their unique wedding, travel, and honeymoon needs.

"It's an honor to be recognized and seen as a respected partner by such a trusted industry leader like The Knot. We are so excited to assist newlyweds in creating travel memories for honeymoons and beyond," said Kathy King, CEO of K3 Travel.

The Knot has inspired 25 million couples (and counting!) to plan a wedding that's uniquely theirs. The Knot Best of Weddings gives couples the confidence to find and book the best local vendors like K3 Travel in Atlanta, Georgia to bring their travel and honeymoon visions to life.

About K3 Travel

K3 Travel is a boutique travel agency who for more than 10 years has created amazing travel memories for honeymooners, singles, new travelers and the most seasoned globetrotters. K3 Travel understands firsthand the irreplaceable memories of travel, and it's that passion that drives them to create unforgettable vacations for clients. Whether a weekend getaway, 7-day cruise or month-long passport-stamping trek across the globe, K3 Travel takes away all the stress and laborious work of planning a vacation while giving customers well-informed and appropriate travel advice.

K3 Travel also understands that each and every couple has their own style, budget and destination in mind for the perfect honeymoon. K3 Travel takes the time to learn everything a couple desires and finds the perfect honeymoon destination and adventure while also managing every aspect of their trip.

For more information, visit K3 Travel online at https://www.k3travel.com/ and follow on social media: https://www.facebook.com/K3Travel and Instagram @K3_Travel.

About The Knot

The Knot is the nation's leading multiplatform wedding resource offering a seamless, all-in-one planning experience-from finding inspiration and local vendors to creating and managing all guest experiences, wedding registries and more. The trusted brand reaches a majority of engaged couples in the US through the #1 wedding planning website TheKnot.com and #1 iOS and Android mobile app The Knot Wedding Planner, The Knot national and local wedding magazines, and The Knot book series. Since its inception, The Knot has inspired approximately 25 million couples to plan a wedding that's uniquely them. Visit The Knot online at TheKnot.com and follow on social media: Facebook.com/TheKnot and @TheKnot on Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram.

Media Contact:
Kathy King
Founder & CEO
K3 Travel
404-457-8032

K3 Travel is pleased to announce that they have been selected as a 2020 winner of The Knot Best of Weddings, an accolade representing the highest- and most-rated wedding professionals as reviewed by real couples, their families and wedding guests on The Knot, a national leading wedding planning brand and app.

Related link: https://www.k3travel.com/

PROGRESS in Lending Association Honors OpenClose CEO/CTO Jason Regalbuto with 2019 Lending Luminary Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose®, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Jason Regalbuto, the company's long-time CEO/CTO, was selected as a 2019 'Lending Luminary' by PROGRESS in Lending Association for his concerted work in leading the mortgage industry and his company to major success over the past 12 months.

PROGRESS in Lending defines a luminary as "a person who inspires or influences others." The association says that the mortgage market is currently filled with uncertainty and will remain in flux for some time to come, and a true Lending Luminary effectively handles and navigates constantly changing market conditions.

The Lending Luminaries list is comprised of business and technology leaders ranging from multiple areas in the industry including mortgage bankers, a wide array of lending entities, servicers, technology executives, consultants and more. They have been identified as leaders who are ensuring the future success for their companies and the industry as a whole.

Specifically, Regalbuto was cited by PROGRESS in Lending for helping spearhead a technology undertaking that offers OpenClose's own POS digital mortgage technology, consolidating it with their enterprise consumer direct solution, ConsumerAssist™. The offering enables OpenClose to provide a robust digital mortgage solution starting at the POS with key functions like 1003 capture, VOE, VOI, VOA, and tax returns - with instant validation from first party data sources. Credit is then pulled and the loan seamlessly and swiftly moves to underwriting for automated decisioning within OpenClose's fully browser-based LenderAssist™ LOS.

Furthermore, the offering provides real-time interaction with the borrower throughout the loan fulfillment process. Regalbuto was instrumental in this major technology and business breakthrough to penetrate the digital space, which has disrupted the existing modularized POS technology models.

"I am pleased to be honored by PROGRESS in Lending Association to receive its inaugural Lending Luminary award," said Regalbuto. "We have made great strides developing OpenClose into one of the mortgage industry's leading LOS platforms. To date, we are the only technology vendor proven to offer a comprehensive, purely browser-based LOS with multi-channel capability, along with both front-end digital POS and back-office LOS functionality via a single provider that is successful taking lender customers live. Our competitors are merely copying our marketplace positioning, messaging and value proposition. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, as they say. It's a very exciting time to be a part of OpenClose's wildly successful and rapid growth."

Serving as both CEO and CTO for OpenClose, Regalbuto helps shape the company's vision and marketplace positioning, strategic design of its core technology platform, development and enhancements of additional software modules, as well as the on-going development of new products, integrations, and innovative technology initiatives.

Moving forward, Regalbuto says he plans on focusing on incorporating the latest technologies into the existing OpenClose technology stack in order to satisfy multiple types of lender, borrower, and marketplace needs. Sophisticated technologies such as Business Intelligence (BI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Auto-tasking, Mobile App integrations, and more are all on his radar.

About OpenClose:
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose® is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist™, is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that Jason Regalbuto, the company's long-time CEO/CTO, was selected as a 2019 'Lending Luminary' by PROGRESS in Lending Association for his concerted work in leading the mortgage industry and his company to major success over the past 12 months.

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

Galileo Announces 2019 Spark Innovation Scholarship Winners

OAKLAND, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Three university students who are aspiring educators have been awarded Galileo's 2019 Spark Innovation Scholarship. Each winning student will receive $1000 to apply to their own educational endeavors. This year's winners are Jessica Cheng (University of California, Berkeley), Leah Nadir (Scripps College) and Cloey Stump (University of Redlands).

The scholarship application was available to all undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in education in California or Illinois, the states where Galileo operates its summer education programs. One hundred thirty students from 55 colleges and universities submitted essays of 500-750 words reflecting on how they plan to inspire kids to become innovators and how their current experience impacts or supports their future goals.

"Innovators are not born of rote memorization and blind obedience; they arise from the opportunity to draw from what they know, and to engage what those around them know as well...The classroom must be viewed as a team in which every member, students and teacher alike, has both something to teach and something to learn. When learning is a collaborative effort, students can develop the sense of confidence, ownership, and openness that true innovators bring to everything they do," wrote Nadir in her winning essay.

Galileo, which hires and trains nearly 1500 college students annually (and close to 3,000 staff total) to work with its programs each summer, began the Spark Innovation Scholarship in 2018 as a new way to support future educators who believe that- in order for students to have a competitive advantage and add true value to the global community of the future- innovation must be at the forefront of education. Galileo plans to continue awarding Spark Innovation Scholarships in the fall of 2020 and encourages all college students to apply.

"As an organization, we're honored to support educators of tomorrow who are ready to make an impact. As an individual, I was humbled to review all of the incredible essays - concrete outlines of each person's experience thus far, as well as a clear vision for how they plan to bring tools of innovation to students for years to come," says Viva Asmelash, and Associate Director of People Operations at Galileo, and an essay reviewer.

Learn more about the Spark Innovation Scholarship at: https://galileo-camps.com/jobs/blog/the-galileo-spark-innovation-scholarship-is-back/

About Galileo

Galileo operates 70+ summer camps throughout California and Illinois where more than 70,000 kids and almost 3,000 staff will invent, design, create and play in summer 2020. Galileo's mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. Founded in 2002 by Glen Tripp, Galileo is a certified B Corp, and was also named one of Forbes' Best Small Companies in 2017.

For more information visit: https://galileo-camps.com/why-galileo/our-mission/

Media Contact
Viva Asmelash
510.595.7293 ext 2
viva@galileo-learning.com

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Three university students who are aspiring educators have been awarded Galileo's 2019 Spark Innovation Scholarship. Each winning student will receive $1000 to apply to their own educational endeavors. This year's winners are Jessica Cheng (University of California, Berkeley), Leah Nadir (Scripps College) and Cloey Stump (University of Redlands).

Related link: https://galileo-camps.com/

Pixie Vacations Named Top Beaches Resort Travel Agency in the United States and Top Ten Agency World Wide at Sandals Star Awards

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- A total of 560 travel agents, media, and special guests from around the world traveled to Turks and Caicos where Sandals Resorts recognized the best of the best in the travel industry. Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards.

Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards. Pixie Vacations was named the number one travel agency in the United States for Beach Resorts. Pixie Vacations was also named the number one travel agency for Club Concierge, for taking care of our concierge's guests, and Pixie Vacations was also honored to be named in the TOP 10 of Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resort Travel agencies Worldwide!

Lisa Griswold, Owner of Pixie Vacations and Pixie Honeymoons (https://PixieHoneymoons.com), was recognized again as a Chairman's Royal Club Elite member. "We are honored and excited to receive six awards from Sandals and Beaches Resorts. We want to thanks Sandals and Beaches Resorts for recognizing our Pixie travel consultants hard work and dedication.

"Being named the number one travel agency for Beaches Resorts in the United States, and the Top 10 Agency Worldwide is due to our returning guests that our Pixie travel consultants treat like family. Each Pixie travel consultant gets to know their guests to providing the best possible Honeymoon, Wedding, and All-Inclusive vacation experience possible at Sandals and Beaches Resorts."

Pixie Vacations received Star awards for:
* Best of the Best
* Top Club Concierge Travel Agency
* Top Beaches Regional Travel Agency
* Top Beaches Travel Agency
* Top 10 Travel agencies Worldwide

Sandals Resorts created the S.T.A.R. Awards in 2002 to recognize the top travel agencies selling Sandals, and to showcase the newest in resort product and on-island attractions.

When planning your next vacation, contact a Pixie at Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons to plan your destination wedding, honeymoon, or all-inclusive vacation.

The Pixies at Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons have gone through extensive training and onsite inspections, as well as staying at Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and can provide insider tips, planning advice, and hands on experience to help you plan the perfect vacation.

Pixie Vacations / Pixie Honeymoons is located in Atlanta Georgia, but you can contact a Pixie from anywhere by calling 678-815-1584, or get a free vacation quote request online at https://pixiehoneymoons.com/book-now/

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A total of 560 travel agents, media, and special guests from around the world traveled to Turks and Caicos where Sandals Resorts recognized the best of the best in the travel industry. Pixie Vacations was honored to receive several awards at this year's Sandals Star Awards.

Related link: https://PixieHoneymoons.com

OpenClose CRO Vince Furey Wins 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- OpenClose®, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been selected by HousingWire as one of its 2019 Vanguard Award winners. This marks the fifth year that HousingWire has recognized executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

"Our Vanguard Award is reserved for the true trailblazers in the housing industry, the visionaries that are leading the charge into the future. This year's winners are the embodiment of that vision. In each corner of the housing industry, they are forging the path, setting the pace, and guiding housing into the next generation. And we couldn't be prouder to honor them as Vanguards," said HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane.

Furey was instrumental in helping boost OpenClose's year-over-year revenue by more than 100 percent. Further, he played a key role in spearheading the OpenClose business strategy to offer its own digital POS solution, incorporating it with the company's LenderAssist(TM) LOS platform and borrower direct portal, ConsumerAssist(TM). As a result, OpenClose is able to offer a comprehensive digital mortgage solution that is more efficient and cost effective than disparate offerings available on the market.

In addition, Furey helped develop a strategy to implement a RESTful API suite branded IntegrationAssist(TM), which provides seamless interaction with the OpenClose digital ecosystem. Ultimately, Furey's efforts helped OpenClose's LOS platform, POS system and PPE receive some of the highest Overall Satisfaction and Lender Loyalty Scores in the STRATMOR Group's last two Technology Insight Study reports.

"I am honored to be recognized by HousingWire and extend congratulations to my fellow Vanguard Award winners," stated Furey. "I am grateful for our amazing, innovative OpenClose team who make providing our lender partners modern technology exciting every single day."

HousingWire's 2019 Vanguards have led their respective companies to spectacular success, as evidenced by expanding products, services, and profits. These 50 winners were carefully selected by HousingWire's editorial board, chosen for their vital contributions to their companies and the dynamic way they are changing the industry. The majority of winners are leading from the C-suite, and many are also founders or co-founders of their businesses. Others are making invaluable contributions in business development, strategy, risk management and more.

"HousingWire's Vanguards represent the most inspirational leaders, builders, and shapers of the housing industry," HousingWire Associate Editor Kelsey Ramírez said. "It is one of the most distinguished awards in housing, and personifies the executives that are raising the bar for this industry and taking it to new heights."

About OpenClose:

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, OpenClose® is a leading enterprise-class, multi-channel loan origination system (LOS), POS digital mortgage and fintech provider that cost effectively delivers its digital platform on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) basis. The company provides a variety of innovative, 100 percent web-based solutions for lenders, banks, credit unions, and conduit aggregators. OpenClose's core solution, LenderAssist(TM), is comprehensive loan origination software that is completely engineered by OpenClose using the same code base from the ground up. The company offers a RESTful API suite that standardizes system-to-system integrations, making them easier to develop, quicker to implement and more cost effective. OpenClose provides lending organizations with full control of their data and creates a truly seamless workflow for complete automation and compliance adherence. For more information, visit https://www.openclose.com/ or call (561) 655-6418.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.HousingWire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Media Contact:
Joe Bowerbank
Profundity Communications, Inc.
949-378-9685
jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com

Social Media: @OpenCloseCocial #HW2019VanguardAward #VinceFurey #FinTechLeader

OpenClose, an industry-leading multi-channel loan origination system (LOS) and digital mortgage fintech provider, announced that its chief revenue officer (CRO), Vince Furey, has been selected by HousingWire as one of its 2019 Vanguard Award winners.

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

AIStorm Wins Frost and Sullivan’s 2019 Technology Innovation Award for its AI-in-Sensor Fast Edge SoC

SAN JOSE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- California-based AIStorm has developed a novel AI-in-Sensor (AIS) technology that enables real-time processing of sensor data at the edge, without digitization. The AIS technology uses a new patented technique called charge domain processing that controls the electron movement between the storage elements in the chip and uses switch charge circuits for mathematical control over the charge transfer.

AIStorm's patented chips are designed to be single chips integrating imagers (CIS or Lidar), voice (MEMs, microphones), or waveform (vibration or motion) sensors as well as flow, network, memory, power management and communication tasks. AIStorm's solutions enable "always on" imaging and audio event driven capability without polling, utilizing intelligent AI-based trigger mechanism, thus eliminating false triggers and using minimal power while waiting for an event.

AIStorm's AIS solution, powered by its charge domain and switched charge circuit processing technology, has the opportunity to overcome the shortcomings of existing GPUs and NPUs for high-performance, AI-based edge computing applications and is positioned to become a significant standard for edge computing and AI systems.

"AIStorm has gained a strong competitive advantage in the industry by developing a highly innovative AIS platform through its IP portfolio, team of engineers, and experienced leadership and has established a workplace culture of innovation and creativity." - Frost & Sullivan

"As the sensor and machine learning system are combined, and no input digitization is required, AIStorm's chips offer efficiencies five to ten times better than those of competitive systems, at a substantially reduced cost," says Lisa Orlandi, VP of World Wide Sales for AIStorm.

Link to full article: "AIStorm Wins Frost & Sullivan's 2019 Technology Innovation Award" (PDF): https://aistorm.ai/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/AIStorm-Technology-Innovation-Award-2019.pdf

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in a variety of regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer service and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analysis, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About AIStorm

AIStorm is the pioneer and leader in AI-in-Sensor charge domain processing, which eliminates the latency, power and cost associated with competitive AI solutions at the edge. AIStorm is headquartered in Silicon Valley, with offices in Cleveland, Houston, Graz and Budapest. The team includes industry veterans responsible for development of thousands of products, as well as for P&L and significant revenue growth at leading semiconductor companies.

For more information, visit https://aistorm.ai.

California-based AIStorm has developed a novel AI-in-Sensor (AIS) technology that enables real-time processing of sensor data at the edge, without digitization. The AIS technology uses a new patented technique called charge domain processing that controls the electron movement between the storage elements in the chip and uses switch charge circuits for mathematical control over the charge transfer.

Related link: https://aistorm.ai/

Edupoint Announces 4th Annual ‘Partner for Life’ Award Co-Recipients: Oregon’s High Desert Education Service District and Beaverton School District

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that Rachel Wente-Chaney, Chief Information Officer for High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) in Redmond, Oregon, and Steven Langford, Chief Information Officer for Beaverton School District (BSD) in Beaverton, Oregon, have been selected as co-recipients of the company's 2019 Partner For Life Award.

Bob Weathers, Founder and CEO of Edupoint, presented the awards at the Opening Session of the company's 2019 Synergy CONNECT conference in Anaheim, California, earlier this month.

Edupoint's partnerships with HDESD and BSD were instrumental in bringing about the Oregon Student Information System (OSIS) committee's 2012 selection of Synergy as Oregon's statewide student information system, representing more than 400,000 students.

"Rachel Wente-Chaney and Steve Langford are two early adopters who embodied the spirit of partnership that Edupoint considers one of the cornerstones of our business," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Office of Edupoint.

"They implemented Synergy at their districts before the statewide search effort and helped open many doors in the state adoption. The selection marked an important milestone for Edupoint, both in terms of our growth in the Pacific Northwest and as an affirmation of our maturity as a K-12 solutions provider and our potential growth nationwide. With this year's Partner for Life Award, we recognize Rachel and Steve for their ongoing commitment to Synergy and to the support of learning at their districts."

"Redmond School District was the first pilot district to work with us and with Edupoint to bring Synergy to Oregon," Wente-Chaney said. "My team has been supporting student information systems since 2009, and we provide everything from end user support - when a teacher needs to know how to take attendance or enter grades - all the way through patches, updates, and custom programming in Synergy. The OSIS team has also done great work with us over the years."

"We have some fantastic teams at Beaverton that support Synergy for our district of 41,000 students at 54 schools," Langford said. "Everything we do in IT is done together in teams, and that concept of collaboration and teamwork is something that we look for in our partners as well. We very much appreciate Edupoint's willingness to sit with us and explore new ways to give our students and staff time and information."

In recognition of Wente-Chaney and Langford's valued contributions, Edupoint has awarded $10,000 to each district to be granted as a student scholarship based on criteria of the district's choosing.

About Edupoint Educational Systems

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work, with seamlessly integrated student information management, learning management, MTSS, assessment, special education management, and analytics.

Synergy is unique among K-12 student data management solutions in providing an array of role-based mobile apps designed to give all stakeholders access to the tools they need when and where they need them. Thousands of schools nationwide choose the Synergy Education Platform to support 4.5 million students in 21 states.

Information: http://www.edupoint.com/.

Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, is pleased to announce that Rachel Wente-Chaney, CIO for High Desert Education Service District (HDESD) in Redmond, Oregon, and Steven Langford, CIO for Beaverton School District (BSD) in Beaverton, Oregon, have been selected as co-recipients of the company's 2019 Partner For Life Award.

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

SimpleNexus President and COO Ben Miller Honored as 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award Recipient

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that President and COO Ben Miller has been named a 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Now in its fifth year, the HW Vanguard Awards(TM) program recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

Miller was recognized as a savvy business strategist who has greased the wheels for SimpleNexus' rapid, five-year rise from startup to digital mortgage technology frontrunner. During his tenure, Miller has efficiently scaled the company, expanded partnerships and welcomed key talent. Miller's contributions enabled SimpleNexus to achieve 102 percent revenue growth in fiscal year 2018 and 1,405 percent growth over the last three years.

"The people at SimpleNexus have been the true secret to our success," said Miller. "Our people are real difference makers, because they share a vision to enable lenders and borrowers to easily complete mortgage loans from anywhere, and they live our core values of being hungry, innovative, vibrant and empathetic."

"Our Vanguard Award is reserved for the true trailblazers in the housing industry, the visionaries that are leading the charge into the future," said HousingWire Managing Editor Ben Lane. "In each corner of the housing industry, they are forging the path, setting the pace and guiding housing into the next generation."

To date, SimpleNexus has connected its more than 21,000 active loan originators with 1.3 million borrowers and 89,000 real estate partners to produce loans totaling over $200 billion in volume. Last year the company added 60 clients to its roster, bringing the total number of enterprise lenders SimpleNexus empowers to "do more" to more than 260, including 15 of the top 25 retail lenders in the United States.

The full list of HW Vanguard honorees can be viewed at https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-hw-2019-vanguards/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing, send pre-approvals and sign disclosures - all on the go.

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 40,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 4 million unique visitors each year. Our audience of mortgage, real estate, financial services and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit https://www.housingwire.com/ or https://www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, today announced that President and COO Ben Miller has been named a 2019 HousingWire Vanguard Award winner. Now in its fifth year, the HW Vanguard Awards program recognizes executives in the housing finance industry for their outstanding leadership in the space.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

The 2019 DangerMan Hero Awards Show and Concert Celebrates TV’s First Black Superheroes Actors Carl Lumbly and Simone Missick

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Fourth Annual DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert will be super special this year! Among the numerous honorees for the night being acknowledged for their community activism are two celebrated thespians who have portrayed history making superheroes on television.

Actors Carl Lumbly, the star of "M.A.N.T.I.S." the first primetime African-American superhero on network television and CBS "All Rise" star Simone Missick, TV's first black female superhero, Misty Knight, on Marvel's "Luke Cage," will be celebrated alongside nine additional illustrious recipients. The occasion is produced by actor, mentor and philanthropist Roger I. Tinsley, the founder of the DangerMan Urban Superhero brand and CEO/President of the DangerMan Education Foundation, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The show will take place at the California African American Museum located at 600 State Drive in Los Angeles. The red carpet and VIP Reception start at 5:30 p.m. with the concert and show starting at 6:45 p.m. and ending at 10 p.m. Aetna Foundation is the event sponsor.

The DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert will be hosted by America's premier R & B historian, Tyrone DuBose. Posthumously receiving the top 2019 DangerMan Hero of the Year award is Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, a United States House of Representatives from 1996 until his death in 2019. In addition to Lumbly's and Missick's superhero portrayal acknowledgment, Missick will also receive Best Actor Award for her role as the activist judge, Lola Carmichael, in the CBS legal drama, "All Rise."

The other 2019 honorees include LA City Council President Herb J. Wesson Jr.; youth organizer, Croyce Allen; writer/actress, Adilah Barnes ("Roseanne"); president and CEO California Black Chamber of Commerce, Jay King; education advocate, Rita Loof; Worthy of Love founder, Sister ("Sista") Mary; executive director of Anti Recidivism Coalition, Sam Lewis, and teacher/entertainment specialist, Nicshelle "GoDaWork" Farrow. HBO's "Insecure" will receive the DangerMan Hero Award Best Comedy Series.

For the first time, this year's ceremony will be accentuated with a live concert. Performances include Wu-Tang rapper, Solomon Childs; Aretha Franklin tribute artist, Vicky Love; R & B soul singer, Marva King, R & B soul band LeGrand Sinatra, comedian Sherwin Arae and a special guest appearance by Charles Wright, president of the Watts 103rd Street Band.

"This year is the 21-year anniversary for DangerMan, the fastest growing superhero brand in the world," cites Tinsley. "We are really excited about adding concert entertainment to our affair and we look forward to celebrating the noteworthy accomplishments of all our honorees. DangerMan has remained committed to keeping our streets safe and these heroes are helping to get the job done! The DangerMan Superhero brand is a symbol for justice not for some, but for all Americans."

As a 'real life' urban superhero, DangerMan is an advocate for children's rights promoting literacy, safety and good health. He wages against bullying and also fights human trafficking. DangerMan visits schools and community events encouraging his audience with a motto of "No gangs, guns, drugs, alcohol or tobacco." He has traveled throughout America and Haiti, empowering children to live their best life. "Protect, Promote and Provide" are the pillars DangerMan lives by.

"The DangerMan Chronicles," an internet crime series, is available on DangerMan's YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/urbansuperhero ). To hear the DangerMan theme song, remixed by Wu-Tang rapper Solomon Childs, go to https://youtu.be/--05oyAeSZM .

The DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert will be live streamed and covered on various social media platforms. For tickets to the Fourth Annual DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert go to http://www.dangermanheroawards.com/ and http://www.thedangerman.com/.

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The Fourth Annual DangerMan Hero Award Show and Concert will be super special this year! Among the numerous honorees for the night being acknowledged for their community activism are two celebrated thespians who have portrayed history making superheroes on television.

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

TeamSnap Named One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Inner City Businesses for Second Year in a Row

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Boulder's TeamSnap was named to the 2019 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America. This marks the second year in a row that TeamSnap has been named to the prestigious list.

TeamSnap jumped to 12th overall in the annual ranking based on its revenue growth rate from the past five years.

"We are incredibly proud to have created an industry-leading platform that millions of sports organizations and teams trust and rely on every day," said TeamSnap co-founder and CEO Dave DuPont. "Our commitment to taking the work out of play for anyone involved in organized sports has been a major factor in our growth."

Coaches, administrators, players and parents leverage TeamSnap's innovative technology every day to sign up, schedule, communicate, collect payments and coordinate everything for the sports season. TeamSnap serves more than 20 million users and 2 million sports teams worldwide across more than 100 different sports and activities.

The full list of ICIC recipients was revealed at the Annual Inner City 100 Conference and Awards in Boston and is available on Fortune's website - https://fortune.com/inner-city-100/2019/.

TeamSnap joined the other winning companies at the Inner City 100 Conference and Awards led by Fortune 500 executives and academics from top-tier universities.

ICIC, a 25-year-old national nonprofit founded by Harvard Business School professor Michael E. Porter, promotes economic prosperity in America's inner cities through private sector investment that leads to jobs, income and wealth creation for local residents.

About TeamSnap:

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, TeamSnap has taken the organization of youth, recreational and competitive sports into the 21st century. 20 million coaches, administrators, players and parents use TeamSnap's web and smartphone apps to sign up, schedule, communicate and coordinate everything for the team, the club and the season. TeamSnap makes organizing sports as simple as click, tap and go.

For more information, please visit https://www.teamsnap.com/.

Twitter: @TeamSnap @FortuneMagazine #YouthSports #SportsTech

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) announced that Boulder's TeamSnap was named to the 2019 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in America. This marks the second year in a row that TeamSnap has been named to the prestigious list.

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

Legendary Hollywood Film and TV Composer Artie Kane Wins Reader’s Favorite Award

VENICE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- "Music to My Years, Life and Love Between the Notes" (ISBN: 978-0983655039) by film and TV composer and conductor Artie Kane won the 2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in the Non-Fiction and Music/Entertainment category at the annual Reader's Favorite awards held on November 23, 2019 at the Regency Hotel Miami.

The memoir "Music to My Years, Life and Love Between the Notes" spans Artie Kane's fifty years working in the entertainment industry. Kane conducted scores for over 60 motion pictures, wrote music for over 250 television shows ("Wonder Woman," "Vegas," "The Love Boat," "Hotel," "Dynasty," "Matlock," "Question of Guilt," "Man Against the Mob") and seven motion pictures, such as "Looking for Mr. Goodbar," "Eyes of Laura Mars," "Night of the Juggler," and "Wrong Is Right."

From his humble beginnings in Columbus, Ohio, as a child prodigy on early radio, to the stages of New York and finally the movie industry in Hollywood, Kane with candor and acerbic wit recounts his quest to find love through eight marriages, four girlfriends and three sons as he pursued his dreams as a pianist.

His stories are illustrated with archival photographs with the entertainment industry's legendary figures -Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Jack Benny, Julie Andrews, Barbra Streisand and Quincy Jones -an insider's look at Hollywood culture, films, and TV shows of the last five decades.

"Artie Kane is unique ... uniquely intelligent, brilliant, and in spite of his struggles with himself...uniquely lovable. Also, for anyone interested in the inner byways of the Hollywood musical scene, his book is a highly recommended read," said John Williams.

"Coming from a music-loving, humorous, and glamorous Hollywood family, I found this book encompasses all those things, and more. A wonderful read," said Joan Benny.

"Artie Kane's personal story is by turns amusing, depressing, uplifting, disastrous, and hilarious...but always fascinating. While fostering an early prodigious talent and evolving into the highly developed artist he is today, he has used his years (and his ears!!) to learn and absorb all the aspects of music and life that have confronted him. I feel blessed to have known him and continue to be astounded by his constantly evolving perspectives. Prepare to be amazed! (and amused!!)," said Dave Grusin.

"Music to My Years: Life and Love Between the Notes" is available (Hardcover, dust jacket, 369 pages, 197 photos) on Amazon and https://amphoraeditions.com/product/music-to-my-years-life-and-love-between-the-notes/.

It is also available in electronic format on B&N Nook and Kindle and Audible.

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Twitter: @ArtieKaneMusic #AmphoraEditions

"Music to My Years, Life and Love Between the Notes" (ISBN: 978-0983655039) by film and TV composer and conductor Artie Kane won the 2019 Readers' Favorite Gold Medal in the Non-Fiction and Music/Entertainment category at the annual Reader's Favorite awards held on November 23, 2019 at the Regency Hotel Miami.

Related link: https://amphoraeditions.com/

Mid America Mortgage Named Top 25 Mortgage Company by MReport Magazine

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that the company has been named one of MReport's "2019 Top 25 Companies in Mortgage and Servicing."

MReport recognized 25 companies in Mortgage and Servicing, broken down into five categories - Law Firms, Lenders/Servicers, Minority/Women-Owned or Operated, Service Providers and Tech Providers - that have come up with the perfect blend of benefits, perks, culture and atmosphere to set them apart from the rest. These Top 25 companies were all nominated by employees who work within these organizations.

"Innovation and entrepreneurship are two of the key values that drive Mid America Mortgage. Not only are we focused on delivering a digital-driven consumer experience, but we are equally as committed to providing our employees with the latest technology and support tools to ensure their continued success," said Mid America Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode. "Knowing that our selection was based in large part on our employees' perception of us and the workplace we've created makes this award even more gratifying to receive, and in turn, we'd like to thank our employees for making Mid America Mortgage the organization it is today."

In the magazine's November profile on Mid America, MReport noted Mid America's benefits and perks including company-paid life insurance, paid time off and remote workplace available to most employees. Also highlighted was Mid America's commitment to allow for growth by providing cross-training and encouraging employees to take courses and earn certifications where applicable.

Profiles of all 25 honorees are included the November edition of MReport magazine, which can be viewed at http://digital.themreport.com/i/1181586-mreport-november-2019.

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://clicknclose.com.

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/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today that the company has been named one of MReport's "2019 Top 25 Companies in Mortgage and Servicing."

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

SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen Named to Inaugural Class of ‘Lending Luminaries’

, Nov. 22, 2019 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced that company Founder and CEO Matt Hansen has been named to PROGRESS in Lending's inaugural list of Lending Luminaries. The award program recognizes individuals whose vision and leadership have inspired others and helped companies better navigate a fluctuating mortgage market. /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced that company Founder and CEO Matt Hansen has been named to PROGRESS in Lending's inaugural list of Lending Luminaries. The award program recognizes individuals whose vision and leadership have inspired others and helped companies better navigate a fluctuating mortgage market.

Hansen was recognized as the founder and developer of SimpleNexus, the wildly popular, mobile-first lending platform that brings loan officers, borrowers and realtors together to seamlessly collaborate on home purchases from any device. Under his leadership, the firm - which recently ranked number 102 on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500™ list - has grown to serve more loan officers than any other mortgage point-of-sale platform in the United States.

"In a mortgage market that is always changing, one constant is the need for loan originators to collaborate with their customers and referral partners. We've made it our business to make that interaction as fun, efficient and effective as possible through mobile-first technology," said SimpleNexus CEO Matt Hansen. "I share this award with the whole SimpleNexus team, and we are honored to be recognized among such an inspiring group of individuals."

Profiles of the inaugural class of Lending Luminaries can be viewed online at http://progressinlending.com/2019/10/27/and-the-2019-award-winners-are/.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

SimpleNexus is the digital mortgage platform that enables lenders to originate and process loans from anywhere. The company's best-in-class, easy-to-use app connects loan officers to their borrowers and real estate agents to easily communicate and exchange data in a single location throughout the entire loan life cycle. Loan officers can manage their loan pipelines, order credit, run pricing and send pre-approvals - all on the go.

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading digital mortgage platform for loan officers, borrowers and real estate agents, announced that company Founder and CEO Matt Hansen has been named to PROGRESS in Lending's inaugural list of Lending Luminaries. The award program recognizes individuals whose vision and leadership have inspired others and helped companies better navigate a fluctuating mortgage market.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/