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Mr. Darren Walker, Dr. Albert Bourla, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to be awarded Concordia Leadership Award at the 2024 Annual Summit this September

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit (September 23-25, Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel), the leading public-private sector forum alongside the UN General Assembly.

Pass and registration information can be found here - https://www.concordia.net/annualsummit/2024-concordia-annual-summit/

The Concordia Leadership Award recognizes global leaders across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors who have made pioneering contributions and inspired others through their ability to turn vision into impact. Voted on by the Concordia Leadership Award Committee, recipients possess a commitment to catalyzing positive social and economic change while promoting effective public-private collaboration to create a more sustainable future. Past recipients include: Laura Bush, Former First Lady of the U.S.; Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group; Ginni Rometty, Former Chairman, President & CEO of IBM; Mónica Ramírez, Founder & President of Justice for Migrant Women; Doug McMillon, CEO of Walmart; Christiana Figueres, Founder of Global Optimism; António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations; Secretary Hillary R. Clinton, Former Secretary of State for the U.S.; and, Nobel Peace Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, Founder of Grameen Bank and Co-Founder and Chairman of Yunus Social Business.

Anita McBride, Chair of Concordia's Leadership Award Committee, Leadership Council Member, and Former Assistant to President George W. Bush & Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, expressed her admiration: "This year's selection process was incredibly thorough, and I am deeply honored to announce the Leadership Award recipients for 2024. From revolutionizing global health through rapid vaccine development to fortifying international security in the face of unprecedented challenges and transforming philanthropy to tackle systemic inequality, these distinguished individuals exemplify the transformative power of visionary leadership. We all have so much to learn from their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to making the world a better place."

Anita McBride, Chair of Concordia's Leadership Award Committee, Leadership Council Member, Author, and Former Assistant to President George W. Bush & Chief of Staff to First Lady Laura Bush, expressed her admiration: "The process for evaluating nominees and making a selection for our annual Leadership Award is always a robust and thorough exercise. I am delighted to Chair this committee for Concordia and deeply honored to announce the Leadership Award recipients for 2024. From revolutionizing global health through rapid vaccine development, to fortifying vital international security partnerships in the face of unprecedented challenges, and transforming philanthropy to tackle disparities and raise standards of living for more people, these distinguished individuals exemplify the transformative power of visionary leadership. We all have so much to learn from their remarkable achievements and unwavering commitment to making the world a healthier, safer and better place for everyone."

Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis, Co-Founders of Concordia, shared their thoughts: "We are immensely proud to honor this year's Leadership Award recipients for their unparalleled contributions in their respective fields. Dr. Bourla's groundbreaking work in global health, Secretary General Stoltenberg's steadfast dedication to international security, and Mr. Walker's transformative impact on philanthropy serve as powerful examples of the extraordinary difference visionary leadership can make. Their achievements inspire us all and underscore Concordia's mission to recognize global leaders who turn vision into impact."

For the nonprofit sector, Concordia is proud to honor Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for his remarkable contributions to advancing social justice and reducing inequality. Leading one of the world's most influential philanthropic organizations, Mr. Walker has championed initiatives that address systemic inequality and support innovative approaches to social change. His pivotal role in resolving the historic bankruptcy of Detroit, the issuance of $1 billion in social bonds in U.S. capital markets, and efforts to strengthen and stabilize nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic have set new standards for impactful giving. His dedication to civil rights, economic empowerment, education, and the arts has transformed countless lives. The Leadership Award is pleased to celebrate Mr. Walker's visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to supporting those most in need during times of crisis.

For the private sector, Concordia has selected Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman & CEO of Pfizer, for his extraordinary leadership and impact in the pharmaceutical industry. Dr. Bourla's mobilization of resources and the accelerated vaccine development in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have transformed Pfizer into a science-driven powerhouse, significantly increasing its research and development investments. Additionally, under his leadership, Pfizer has deepened its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles, maximizing its impact across various therapeutic areas. Dr. Bourla's unwavering dedication to improving human health has not only revolutionized Pfizer but also set a new standard for the pharmaceutical industry. The Leadership Award acknowledges the profound impact he has had on countless lives worldwide.

For the public sector, Concordia is proud to recognize H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for his unwavering commitment to global security and cooperation. During his expanded tenure, the Secretary General has demonstrated decisive action in the face of evolving security challenges, leading to the reinforcement of collective defense with a greater focus on innovation and strengthening partnerships. His steadfast determination to uphold international support for Ukraine amid Russian aggression, alongside his efforts to foster greater transatlantic unity, underscores his dedication to upholding international peace and stability. As his term draws to a close, the Leadership Council honors Secretary General Stoltenberg's remarkable impact as a global leader, celebrating the courage, purpose, and diplomacy that continue to inspire and guide us toward a safer and more secure world.

Concordia is the leading public-private sector convener, with the Annual Summit the largest and most inclusive nonpartisan gathering alongside UNGA. The Annual Summit brings together today's preeminent global C-suite executives, heads of state, government officials, nonprofit leaders, and entrepreneurs to explore the greatest global challenges of our time and identify opportunities for market-led solutions. This year's agenda will cover pivotal topics shaping our world, from the transformative impact of AI on industries to the landscape of international business, geopolitics, migration, healthcare, education, and more.

Learn more: https://www.concordia.net/leadershipaward/

For press inquiries, contact Emanuel Echeverri at eecheverri@concordia.net.

About Concordia:

Concordia, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, is the leading public-private sector convener, establishing and elevating market-led solutions to global challenges. Concordia was founded in 2011 by Matthew A. Swift and Nicholas M. Logothetis. Learn more: https://www.concordia.net/.

The Concordia Leadership Council is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Award: Mr. Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation, for the nonprofit sector; Dr. Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, for the private sector; and H.E. Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary General of NATO, for the public sector. The three recipients will be formally recognized for their exceptional leadership at the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit.

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

Teal Makes the Inc. 5000, at No. 2093, for the 6th Time

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Inc. revealed today that Teal ranks No. 2093 with a three-year revenue growth of 251% on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment-its independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Under Armour, Timberland, Oracle, Patagonia, and many other household-name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

"Receiving this recognition from Inc. is an incredible honor," said Don Sauer, CEO and Cofounder of Teal. "Our continued success on the Inc. 5000 list is a direct result of the dedication and expertise of our highly-trained staff. We couldn't achieve recognition like this without their commitment to excellence and the trust our clients place in us every day."

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges. Among this year's top 500 companies, the average median three-year revenue growth rate is 1,637 percent. In all, this year's Inc. 5000 companies have added 874,458 jobs to the economy over the past three years.

For complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, location, and other criteria, go to www.inc.com/inc5000. All 5000 companies are featured on Inc.com starting Tuesday, August 13, and the top 500 appear in the new issue of Inc. magazine, available on newsstands beginning Tuesday, August 20.

"One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list," says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. "To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year's honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce."

"Navigating economic disruption has strengthened our resolve and sharpened our focus," said Sauer. "It's driven us to double down on our commitment to our clients. And our ability to uphold our exceptional technology standards and deliver on our obsessive service promise, even in tough times, is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our team."

For more information on Teal's Inc 5000 2024 ranking, please contact Brittany Watson at (703) 740-8797 or email at brittany.watson@tealtech.com.

About Teal

Teal provides exceptional managed IT solutions for small- to medium-sized organizations that value real partnerships and elevated security - strategically accelerating their partner's growth and protecting them from evolving digital threats. With over two decades of experience, Teal enriches lives by delivering obsessive services, prioritizing integrated cybersecurity, and investing in their staff.

Small business leaders deserve to optimize their technology investments and empower their teams with an award-winning partner who genuinely cares about their success. Visit the website for information on Teal's services or follow @TealMSP on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and X.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2024 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2020. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent-not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies-as of December 31, 2023. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2020 is $100,000; the minimum for 2023 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.

About Inc.

Inc. Business Media is the leading multimedia brand for entrepreneurs. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of our community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating our future. Inc.'s award-winning work achieves a monthly brand footprint of more than 40 million across a variety of channels, including events, print, digital, video, podcasts, newsletters, and social media. Its proprietary Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since its launch as the Inc. 100 in 1982, analyzes company data to rank the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The recognition that comes with inclusion on this and other prestigious Inc. lists, such as Female Founders and Power Partners, gives the founders of top businesses the opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, to be held from October 16 to 18 in Palm Desert, California, please visit http://conference.inc.com/.

Inc. revealed today that Teal ranks No. 2093 with a three-year revenue growth of 251% on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment-its independent, entrepreneurial businesses.

Related link: https://tealtech.com/

ACES Quality Management EVP of Compliance Amanda Phillips Selected as a 2024 Insider by HousingWire Magazine

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

With more than a decade of experience, Phillips leads a team of compliance experts responsible for updating the ACES Compliance NewsHub, a free online repository delivering the latest financial credit and compliance news. Last year, Amanda's team completed:

* 272 regulatory publication reviews;

* 415 news articles for the ACES Compliance NewsHub; and

* 147 compliance calendar items and notifications for ACES users.

Most recently, Phillips led the compliance efforts in developing ACES PROTECT®, an a la carte suite of automated federal and state regulatory compliance tests available within the ACES platform. Phillips' efforts have expanded ACES customers' auditing capacity by increasing audit speeds by over 50% and improving revenue retention through greater visibility across multiple lines of business.

Phillips and the compliance team also manage a complex set of questionnaires covering the eligibility and regulatory compliance for mortgage lending and servicing, along with multiple specialty questionnaires for consumer lending, call monitoring, the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), fraud and more. Last year, Amanda and the team expanded the ACES Managed Questionnaires to include state-level compliance questions. In 2023, the compliance team made 9,131 additions and edits to ACES Managed Questionnaires. Phillips is also a regular speaker on compliance and regulatory issues for CUNA, ACUMA and MBA workshops and the ACES QC Now Webinar Series.

"Mandy is a key contributor to the ACES team and so deserving of this spotlight. Regardless of the forum, she is always committed to providing the industry with valuable and up-to-date content on current and upcoming regulatory requirements," said ACES CEO Trevor Gauthier. "Mandy's leadership and compliance expertise is the grease to ACES' wheels of making continual updates and improvements to our platform. From the small lender in a singular state to enterprise level, ACES Quality Control is able to serve a variety of professionals with Mandy's compliance expertise and leadership."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities, and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

The 2024 Insiders have been carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole. This year, 70 operational leaders in housing who are working behind the scenes to drive their companies and clients forward were selected. To view the complete list of 2024 HousingWire Insiders recipients, visit https://housingwire.com.

About ACES Quality Management

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

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

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

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

About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market, and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has announced its Executive Vice President (EVP) of Compliance Amanda Phillips has been named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine's annual award program.

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

Dovenmuehle’s Patricia McCarthy named a 2024 Insider in HousingWire Magazine’s annual award program

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

McCarthy's leadership and contributions to Dovenmuehle over the last two years led to her selection. As Vice President of the Escrow Department, McCarthy has implemented the Loss Draft Notification system, significantly streamlining customer interactions and operational processes. This innovative system allows homeowners to submit claims online, receive in-app notifications and access information on their claims, enhancing customer convenience and satisfaction. It also provides lenders with timely status updates on outstanding claims, improving overall efficiency.

"Patricia has been instrumental in Dovenmuehle's success. Her ability to foster direct client interactions, implement innovative solutions and adapt to industry challenges exemplifies her dedication to excellence," said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Glen Braun. "Her proactive leadership, particularly during crises like the Colorado wildfires, and her commitment to personalized support highlight her as deserving of this recognition by HousingWire."

McCarthy has played a pivotal role in enhancing Dovenmuehle's service delivery through continuous client feedback and data analysis. Her proactive approach includes daily calls with clients and leveraging JIRA system data to drive improvements. Patricia's hands-on leadership and high-touch approach have built strong client relationships, ensuring timely assistance and resolution, particularly in times of crisis. Her efforts have increased operational efficiency and significantly boosted customer satisfaction and trust.

HousingWire's selection committee carefully selected the 2024 Insiders based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry.

"We are thrilled to announce the 2024 HousingWire Insiders, celebrating the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who tirelessly drive their organizations to new heights," said HousingWire Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Over the past nine years, this award has highlighted the exceptional achievements of thousands of Insider honorees whose behind-the-scenes dedication and expertise have profoundly shaped the housing industry."

About Dovenmuehle

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors, and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae, and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches more than 125,000 newsletter subscribers daily, one million unique visitors each month and has more than 6,000 members and event attendees. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President of the Escrow Department Patricia McCarthy was selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Informative Research’s Penny Gonzalez Named 2024 HousingWire Insider

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

Gonzalez' recognition highlights her exceptional leadership and significant contributions to Informative Research. Her hands-on approach to client management and her strategic insights have ensured the seamless delivery of services, positioning Informative Research as a trusted partner in the industry.

"Penny's unwavering commitment to operational excellence and her ability to optimize resources while maintaining high service standards during periods of increased volume truly set her apart," said Patrick Buckner, COO. "Her leadership in process reengineering and proactive problem-solving skills reflect her dedication to enhancing our capabilities and inspiring those around her."

Over the past year, Gonzalez has led several critical projects, including a major process reengineering initiative focused on improving the company's credit supplement operations. Her strategic insights and implementation prowess resulted in a substantial increase in productivity and significantly reduced processing times. This initiative enhanced operational efficiency and significantly lowered the time and cost associated with obtaining these updates, providing lender clients with faster, more reliable credit assessments.

Additionally, Gonzalez has played a crucial role in managing key accounts, monitoring service times, resolving issues and tracking client requests to identify trends. Her efforts have been instrumental in maintaining high service standards during increased workloads, efficiently managing the higher volume without additional labor.

The 2024 Insiders were carefully selected by HousingWire's selection committee based on their vital and dynamic contributions to their companies and the industry as a whole.

"We are thrilled to announce the 2024 HousingWire Insiders, celebrating the intrapreneurs and operational leaders who tirelessly drive their organizations to new heights," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Over the past nine years, this award has highlighted the exceptional achievements of thousands of Insider honorees whose behind-the-scenes dedication and expertise have profoundly shaped the housing industry."

About Informative Research

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit Informative Research.

About HousingWire

HousingWire is an information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism, and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.

Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Penny Gonzalez, Vice President of Business Process, has been selected by HousingWire magazine for its annual Insiders awards program.

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

Dark Matter Technologies’ Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann honored with 2024 HW Insiders Award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

Rebmann was hand-selected by Dark Matter's CEO Rich Gagliano to lead the Empower product integration team in 2011, back when the loan origination system (LOS) had far fewer clients and was in need of a new direction. Over the next 12 years, Rebmann played a critical role in helping transform Empower into the most advanced and one of the most-used core origination technologies, now used by more than 80 lenders. Never one to rest on his laurels, today Rebmann continues to wield great influence as product evangelist, where he works hand-in-glove with Dark Matter Technologies' sales engineers to provide lenders with solutions tailored to their unique business models.

Equipped with exceptional knowledge and passion for Dark Matter's products, Rebmann was appointed product evangelist in 2023. In this role, Rebmann is now passing that product enthusiasm and inquisitiveness on to the Dark Matter sales team. Craig and his team regularly educate sales about product enhancements and best practice applications. He accompanies sales engineers on product demos, delving into lenders' business models and challenges to provide a consultative experience.

During his tenure leading product, Rebmann's notable accomplishments include bringing to market automated, task-based workflows that transform back-office productivity (also known as the Orchestration Engine); building out a more robust integration with the Exchange integration hub; and developing correspondent lending functionality within Empower.

"We are fortunate to have Craig guiding development decisions. His lengthy experience with Empower provides us with valuable insight to help Dark Matter's product and technology specialists identify the needs of customers and match them with the right solutions," said Dark Matter CEO Rich Gagliano. "His honesty, work ethic and enthusiasm encapsulate Dark Matter's values and are setting the table for a very bright future. We are so pleased he chose to join us when he did."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency, and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities, and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

The full list of winners is available on HousingWire.com.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

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Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Craig Rebmann, its product evangelist, has been named a 2024 HW Insider. Now in its ninth year, the HW Insiders program recognizes talented operations professionals laying the foundation of success for their organizations.

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

Argyle’s Rowdy Harris honored as HousingWire Insider

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

Over the last 12 months, Harris has helped define Argyle's approach to mortgage customer onboarding and support, driving rapid and effective industry adoption of its award-winning verification of income and employment (VOIE) solution. The customer success team is the fastest-growing division in Argyle and has continued supporting customers efficiently throughout the 10X increase in verification volume and 1000% revenue growth Argyle has experienced over the last four quarters. Harris has served as the primary point of contact for more than 50 lenders, working closely with each to maximize the cost savings, time savings and borrower satisfaction they derive from Argyle and providing white-glove support daily as questions or other needs arise.

"It doesn't matter what your title is; anyone can be a leader," Harris said. "The most impactful leaders lead by example, and that's what I try to do. I share knowledge with my teammates, and they do the same in turn. It's all about taking initiative and communicating results to solve problems and deliver outstanding service."

"The HousingWire Insiders honorees are the operational leaders who are the backbones of their organizations - driving innovation and efficiency and creating opportunities for their organizations," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "By improving user experiences, identifying market opportunities and developing efficient processes, these outstanding individuals are propelling their organizations toward sustained growth and excellence."

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is the leading provider of real-time income and employment verifications. As an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) validation service, Argyle empowers mortgage lenders to auto-retrieve paystubs and W-2s, understand consumers' ability to pay and improve loan quality-all at 60-80% less cost. Argyle's commitment to innovation is backed by investors including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr and Rockefeller Asset Management.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

To stay up to date on all Argyle news, sign up for our newsletter here: https://argyle.com/blog/.

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Argyle, a platform providing automated income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its principal mortgage customer success manager Rowdy Harris has been honored as a 2024 HousingWire Insider. Now in its ninth year, the Insiders Award recognizes operational all-stars working behind the scenes in companies across the housing industry to drive innovation and underpin business growth.

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

Informative Research’s Kelly Richards Receives MPA Elite Women Award

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Kelly Richards, Head of Sales Support, has been named a winner of the MPA Elite Women 2024 by Mortgage Professional America (MPA). This award recognizes exceptional female leaders who have significantly contributed to the mortgage industry.

Richards' selection highlights her noteworthy achievements, forward-thinking initiatives and unwavering dedication. With over 30 years of experience, Kelly has been essential in driving impactful programs and fostering positive change within Informative Research and the broader industry. Her focus on creating, executing and launching successful client partnerships through comprehensive engagement strategies, process reviews and workflow efficiencies has set a new standard for excellence in sales support.

"Kelly's dedication to enhancing client experiences and her leadership in driving creative solutions make her a deserving recipient of the MPA Elite Women 2024 award," said Informative Research President Sean Buckner. "Kelly's commitment to customer success coupled with her passion for high performance within her entire team exemplifies the qualities of a true industry leader. We are proud to have Kelly on our team and celebrate her remarkable achievements."

As Head of Sales Support at Informative Research, Richards has spearheaded proactive client outreach efforts, enhancing the client onboarding process and leading the account management team to ensure the highest levels of support and service. Her previous account management experience gave her a deep understanding of customer experience, enabling her to develop key process improvements that significantly enhance client workflows.

The MPA Elite Women 2024 list was compiled through a rigorous nomination and review process, selecting 50 outstanding women who have made their mark in the industry. The awards recognize exceptional female leaders who have demonstrated excellence and contributed significantly to the mortgage industry. These influential women excel in their roles, blaze trails and achieve remarkable feats in the mortgage industry.

About Informative Research:

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://hubs.ly/Q02J4dG50.

About Mortgage Professional America:

We are the world's leading independent mortgage publisher (www.mpamag.com), reaching over 140,000 mortgage and finance professionals daily in four markets. We publish magazines, daily news, opinion and analysis in addition to a growing series of special reports - industry surveys and rankings showcasing the best individuals, companies and products in the market.

Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Kelly Richards, Head of Sales Support, has been named a winner of the MPA Elite Women 2024 by Mortgage Professional America (MPA). This award recognizes exceptional female leaders who have significantly contributed to the mortgage industry.

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

Informative Research’s Shannon Santos Wins Mortgage Stars Award

IRVINE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Shannon Santos, Executive Vice President of Data Solutions, has been selected for the Mortgage Stars Award by Mortgage Women Magazine. This award recognizes exceptional women leaders making significant contributions to the mortgage industry.

Santos' selection highlights her dedication to the mortgage industry through her multifaceted expertise, innovative solutions and pursuit of addressing industry challenges. As the Executive Vice President of Data Solutions, she specializes in risk management and data-driven quality control solutions, empowering lenders to navigate complex regulatory landscapes efficiently. Her profound understanding of industry challenges, such as rising origination costs and compliance burdens, is a testament to her commitment to the industry.

"Shannon's holistic approach to improvement, from technological advancements to mentoring initiatives, demonstrates her commitment to excellence and positions her as a standout nominee," said Informative Research President Sean Buckner. "Her ability to leverage technology and develop tailored solutions, as demonstrated by her successful integration projects and cost-saving initiatives, truly sets her apart as a Mortgage Star."

Santos' commitment to streamlining processes is a professional endeavor and a mission to inspire change. Her advocacy for cost-effective prequalification tools like Informative Research's SoftQual enhances lenders' efficiency and sets a new standard for the industry. Santos' forward-thinking approach to improving borrower qualification processes through predictive modeling for lead generation is a testament to her innovative spirit. By reshaping industry practices and facilitating access to creative solutions, she inspires others to drive efficiency, compliance and profitability.

The Mortgage Star Awards celebrates the strong and inspiring women in the mortgage sector who excel in their roles, blaze trails, inspire others and achieve remarkable feats beyond the ordinary. This year's honorees exemplify these qualities through their pioneering efforts, leadership and innovation in the mortgage industry.

The honorees will be featured in issue 3 of Mortgage Women Magazine, including profiles of each winner. Additionally, they will be celebrated at the Mortgage Star Awards Luncheon in New Orleans on July 10. This event will coincide with the Mortgage Star Conference, offering registered honorees free admission and a physical plaque.

About Informative Research

Informative Research, a Stewart company, is a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community. The solutions provider currently serves mortgage companies, banks, and lenders throughout the United States. The company is recognized for streamlining the loan process with its straightforward service model, progressive solutions, and cutting-edge technology. To learn more, visit https://www.informativeresearch.com.

Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Shannon Santos, Executive Vice President of Data Solutions, has been selected for the Mortgage Stars Award by Mortgage Women Magazine. This award recognizes exceptional women leaders making significant contributions to the mortgage industry.

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

Alliance Group’s Carlos Vazquez Elected to The University of Georgia’s Latino Alumni Council

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia's Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026.

The University of Georgia Alumni Association extended their heartfelt congratulations to Carlos, recognizing his outstanding commitment to the university and his readiness to serve as an ambassador for the UGA community. His selection to this prestigious council underscores his dedication to fostering connections among UGA alumni and advancing the university's mission.

"Being elected to the University of Georgia's Latino Alumni Council is a profound honor for me," said Carlos Vazquez. "The personal and professional success I've achieved are deeply rooted in the connections I made and the foundation I built in Athens, Georgia. I'm excited to give back and support initiatives that enrich the experience for our Latino students and alumni."

Carlos joins a distinguished group of individuals serving on one of UGA's four esteemed Affinity Councils, which include the Black Alumni Leadership Council, the Latino Alumni Council, the Women of UGA, and the Young Alumni Leadership Council. These councils play a crucial role in building a vibrant community among specific alumni populations, promoting engagement and support for the university.

In his new role, Carlos will have the opportunity to contribute his talents, insights, and passion to initiatives that enrich the UGA experience for all Latino alumni. As a proud representative of the University of Georgia, he will embody the Bulldog spirit, furthering the mission and values of UGA through his dedicated service.

Alliance Group congratulates Carlos Vazquez on this achievement and looks forward to the positive impact he will undoubtedly make on the Georgia Latino Alumni Council and the broader UGA community.

About Alliance Group:

As "The Living Benefits IMO," Alliance Group provides independent agents and agencies across the United States with superior marketing and training solutions. Since 1998, Alliance Group has been helping its partners spread awareness about Living Benefits life insurance, while also helping them solve their clients' puzzles regarding tax-free retirement, mortgage protection, small business planning, estate planning needs, and more.

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

Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia's Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026. The University of Georgia Alumni Association extended their heartfelt congratulations to Carlos.

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

EnergyCAP Named a Major Player in Worldwide Carbon Accounting & Management Software in Latest IDC MarketScape Report

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- EnergyCAP, a leader in energy and sustainability software solutions, is proud to announce its recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting & Management Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51572424, June 2024).

The report aims to help organizations better understand the carbon accounting and management software ecosystem by taking a deep dive into current software platform offerings. Vendors were evaluated on six capability and six strategy categories.

"We are honored to be recognized by the IDC MarketScape as a Major Player in carbon accounting and management software," said Tom Patterson, CEO of EnergyCAP. "We believe this acknowledgment reflects our dedication to providing innovative and reliable solutions that help our customers achieve their energy and sustainability goals effectively."

For more information about EnergyCAP and its suite of products, please visit https://www.energycap.com/.

About IDC MarketScape:

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of ICT (information and communications technology) suppliers in a given market. The research methodology utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each vendor's position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of IT and telecommunications vendors can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360-degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective vendors.

About EnergyCAP:

EnergyCAP is a leading provider of energy and sustainability enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. With a proven track record of delivering exceptional value and results for over forty years, EnergyCAP helps thousands of public and private organizations optimize energy consumption, reduce costs, and enhance sustainability efforts. By providing robust data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities, EnergyCAP empowers organizations to make informed decisions and achieve their energy management and sustainability goals. Visit EnergyCAP.com to learn more.

EnergyCAP, a leader in energy and sustainability software solutions, is proud to announce its recognition as a Major Player in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Carbon Accounting & Management Applications 2024 Vendor Assessment (doc # US51572424, June 2024).

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

Click n’ Close Chief Operations Officer Kara Lamphere Selected in Mortgage Women Magazine’s Annual Mortgage Star Award Program

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Kara Lamphere has been named a Mortgage Star in Mortgage Women Magazine's annual awards program.

Kara's position as a Mortgage Star is marked by her exceptional leadership, innovative mindset and unwavering commitment to excellence. With more than 20 years of experience in various facets of the mortgage industry, Kara possesses a unique blend of expertise in compliance, operations, quality control and audit.

"Kara is the COO every business wants," said Click n' Close Founder and CEO Jeff Bode. "In addition to ensuring the efficiency of our internal operations, Kara has also played a key role in bringing our initiatives such as our down payment assistance with shared appreciation product to market. She's extremely deserving of this recognition, and we congratulate her on this latest achievement."

"My passion for mentoring, team building and problem solving has been the key to my professional success, and I'm proud to have leveraged those skills in developing the proprietary DPA offerings we've created at Click n' Close to help address the affordability issues affecting potential homebuyers," said Lamphere. "I'm honored the Mortgage Women Magazine team has chosen me as a recipient of this year's Mortgage Star award and hope to continue addressing future market challenges through technology and innovation."

The Mortgage Star awards program celebrates strong and inspiring women within the mortgage sector. To view the complete list of the 2024 Mortgage Stars, visit: https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/magazine/mortgage-women-magazine/empire-state-drive/digital-edition

About Click n' Close, Inc.:

Click n' Close, Inc., formerly known as Mid America Mortgage, is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

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

Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Kara Lamphere has been named a Mortgage Star in Mortgage Women Magazine's annual awards program.

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

MMI’s VP of Strategic Partnerships Heidi Iverson Named a Mortgage Star in Mortgage Women Magazine’s Annual Award Program

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Heidi Iverson, vice president of strategic partnerships, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.

"Regardless of market conditions, leveraging data and strategic partnerships enables mortgage professionals to thrive," said MMI Founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "Heidi's extensive industry experience, deep product expertise and recruiting background uniquely position her to help guide our enterprise users in getting the most out of the MMI platform. She is an integral part of our team, and we are thrilled to see the industry recognize her for her efforts."

Iverson was selected as a Mortgage Star for her contributions in helping users harness MMI's robust capabilities to deliver custom-tailored insights and feedback. Through webinars and speaking engagements at industry events, Heidi regularly showcases live the transformative power of MMI's data intelligence and market insights.

"With my background in sales and consulting, I know firsthand how data drives success in a business. At MMI, it's rewarding to show lenders how to use our data to drive their business success," said Iverson. "It's an honor to receive this recognition and I look forward to having more transformative conversations with recruiters and loan officers.

The Mortgage Star awards program celebrates strong and inspiring women within the mortgage sector. To view the complete list of the 2024 Mortgage Stars, visit: https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/magazine/mortgage-women-magazine/empire-state-drive/digital-edition

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 450 enterprise customers, including over half of the top 100 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Heidi Iverson, vice president of strategic partnerships, has been named a Mortgage Star by Mortgage Women Magazine.

Related link: https://mmi.io

Dovenmuehle’s Bernadette McDonnell named 2024 Mortgage Star Award Winner by Mortgage Women Magazine

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President Bernadette McDonnell has been selected by Mortgage Women Magazine for its 2024 Mortgage Star Award.

McDonnell was chosen for her significant contributions to the industry and dedication to Dovenmuehle over the past four decades, during which time she has held roles in nearly every internal department. As Vice President, she has spearheaded the implementation of project plans to enhance transfer efficiency, ensuring meticulous compliance with state laws and regulations. Her leadership style fosters a positive work environment characterized by open communication and collaborative problem-solving, earning her the trust and admiration of colleagues and clients.

"Bernadette has been a cornerstone of Dovenmuehle's success for over forty years. Her unparalleled expertise in mortgage loan servicing, particularly in transfer and conversion processes, has driven operational excellence and client satisfaction," said Glen Braun, Senior Vice President of Dovenmuehle. "Her ability to tailor solutions to meet clients' unique needs and her commitment to continuous improvement has been instrumental in DMI's growth. Bernadette's dedication to mentoring the next generation of mortgage professionals and her unwavering commitment to excellence make her extremely deserving of this recognition by Mortgage Women Magazine."

The Mortgage Star Awards celebrates the strong and inspiring women within the mortgage sector who excel in their roles, blaze trails, inspire others and achieve remarkable feats that go beyond the ordinary. This year's honorees exemplify these qualities through their pioneering efforts, leadership and innovation in the mortgage industry.

Honorees will be featured in issue 3 of Mortgage Women Magazine, including profiles of each winner. Additionally, the honorees will be celebrated at the Mortgage Star Awards Luncheon in New Orleans on July 10. This event will coincide with the Mortgage Star Conference, offering registered honorees free admission and a physical plaque.

About Dovenmuehle:

Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans and loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high service levels to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at https://dovenmuehle.com/.

Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (Dovenmuehle), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Vice President Bernadette McDonnell has been selected by Mortgage Women Magazine for its 2024 Mortgage Star Award. McDonnell was chosen for her significant contributions to the industry and dedication to Dovenmuehle over the past four decades.

Related link: https://dovenmuehle.com/

Teal in Top Best Managed Service Providers by Channel Futures

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Teal has been named one of the world's top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation.

For the past 17 years, managed service providers around the globe have submitted applications for inclusion on this prestigious and definitive listing. It is a milestone achievement for any managed services organization to be included on the list. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey uses a quantitative methodology to rank companies based on their annual revenue, profitability measured by EBITDA, and recurring revenue. The methodology has been developed by a "Who's-Who" in the managed services industry.

MSPs that qualify for the list must also pass a rigorous review conducted by the Channel Futures research team and editors. Channel Futures ranks applicants using a unique methodology that weighs financial performance according to long-term health and viability, commitment to recurring revenue and operational efficiency.

Channel Futures is pleased to name Teal to the 2024 MSP 501 for the 6th consecutive year.

"We are thrilled to be listed on Channel Futures' MSP 501 for the 6th consecutive year," said Don Sauer, CEO and Cofounder, Teal. "This recognition underscores our commitment to delivering exceptional, responsive services and maintaining a strong cybersecurity focus. It's truly a testament to our team's relentless dedication to innovation and client success. More importantly, it reflects our mission to enrich our clients' lives by providing technology solutions that empower them to achieve their goals and enhance their overall business operations."

This year's list is among the most competitive in the survey's history. Winners will be recognized on the Channel Futures website and honored during a special ceremony at Channel Futures MSP Summit 2024, Sept 16-19, in Atlanta, GA.

The MSP 501 represents the best in the technology services industry delivering outstanding vendor and platform-neutral advice and value to small, midsized, and enterprise customers. This year, the MSP 501 generated nearly $25 billion aggregate revenue with an average growth or recurring revenue of 19%. These are truly the best of the best. Many of their services and technology offerings focus on customer needs in the areas of AI, cloud, security, collaboration, networking, help desk and remote monitoring and management.

The Channel Futures MSP 501 is responsible for keeping its global customers safe, connected, and efficient.

"The 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 winners survived a challenging market and emerged as the highest performing and most innovative IT providers in the industry today," said Dave Raffo, MSP editor and MSP 501 project manager. "The most impressive thing about the MSP 501 winners is they deliver for their customers every day. These are the most innovative, driven, and successful MSPs in a fiercely competitive industry."

"For a managed service provider to attain a spot on the Channel Futures MSP 501 everything must be operating at peak performance. This list represents the most productive, profitable, fastest-growing, organizations in the technology industry focused on driving their customers to new heights." said Bob DeMarzo, VP Content, Informa Channels.

"These are the best of the best in the managed services industry as defined by Channel Futures' extensive research. The MSP 501 companies are the most sought after by peers who want to understand today's best practices and by technology suppliers who want to partner with these organizations," DeMarzo stated. "At their core, these are vendor and platform neutral partners focused on doing what is right for their customers."

The Channel Futures media organization, owned and operated by Informa, is the only channel-centric events, media, and research company that can provide insight into the managed services market.

The data collected by the annual MSP 501 helps every company on the list and every provider with a managed services practice, benchmark their performance and uncover new ways to grow.

Background:

The 2024 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analyzed by the Channel Futures research and editorial teams. Data was collected online from February to May, 2024. The MSP 501 list recognizes top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin and other factors.

For more information on Teal's 2024 Channel Futures ranking, please contact Brittany Watson at (703) 740-8797 or email at brittany.watson@tealtech.com.

About Teal:

Teal provides exceptional managed IT solutions for small- to medium-sized organizations that value real partnerships and elevated security - strategically accelerating their partner's growth and protecting them from evolving digital threats. With over two decades of experience, Teal enriches lives by delivering obsessive services, prioritizing integrated cybersecurity, and investing in their staff.

Small business leaders deserve to optimize their technology investments and empower their teams with an award-winning partner who genuinely cares about their success. Visit the website for information on Teal's services or follow @TealMSP on LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and X.

Learn more at: https://tealtech.com/services/

About Channel Futures:

Channel Futures is a media and events destination for the information technology and communications industry. We provide information, perspective, and connection for the entire channel ecosystem, including solution providers (SPs), managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), cloud service providers (CSPs), value-added resellers (VARs) and distributors, technology solutions brokerages, subagent, and agents, as well as leading technology vendor partners and communication providers.

Channel Futures is where the world meets the channel; we are leading Channel Partners forward. Our properties include awards programs such as the Channel Futures MSP 501, a list of the most influential and fastest-growing providers of managed services in the technology industry; Channel Partners events, which delivers unparalleled in-person events including Channel Partners Conference & Expo and MSP Summit. More information is available at channelfutures.com.

Channel Futures is part of Informa Tech, a leading provider of market insight and market access to the global business technology community. Through in-depth expertise and an engaged audience community, Informa Tech helps business professionals make better technology decisions and marketers reach the most powerful tech buyers and influencers in the world. Across its portfolio of over 100+ trusted brands, Informa Tech has over 1000 industry experts, including over 400 research analysts and consultants in global research group Omdia, and a monthly audience reach of over 125 million. Informa Tech is a division of FTSE 100 company Informa plc.

Teal has been named one of the world's top-performing managed service providers in the prestigious 2024 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. The Channel Futures MSP 501 list, a technology industry benchmark, ranks companies based on their growth, profitability, and innovation.

Related link: https://tealtech.com/

Floify’s President and General Manager Sofia Rossato named to 2024 HousingWire Women of Influence and Inman Best in Finance lists

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has received two new honors, being named to HousingWire's Women of Influence and Inman's Best in Finance list. The Inman award is the second in a row for Rossato.

Rossato was tapped to lead Floify in Spring 2022, soon after the popular mortgage point-of-sale company's acquisition by Porch Group. Taking the helm of a fintech company during a historically brutal housing market, Rossato has proven her mettle as a leader by strengthening Floify's market footprint with customer empathy and business acumen.

Since taking over at Floify, Rossato has infused new life into the popular mortgage point-of-sale (POS), overseeing the rapid rollout of features that help its lenders and broker customers optimize operations and improve borrower service. Last fall, she greenlit a verification of income and employment waterfall workflow and oversaw the launch of Floify Broker Edition in December 2023, followed by Floify Lender Edition in March 2024.

Prior to Floify, Rossato was managing director and COO for the billion-dollar information division of $17B fintech, IHS Markit. She also was CEO of SnapEngage, an omni-channel messaging platform and early adopter of AI.

HousingWire's Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses and the industry at large - with a specific focus on contributions during the most recent 12 months.

Inman's 2024 Best in Finance list, now in its second year, honors professionals hand-selected by Inman's editorial team for their role in shaping the mortgage and financial services industries through leadership and commitment to innovation.

"I am deeply honored by both of these awards and want to thank and recognize the small but mighty team we've assembled here at Floify for getting us here. These awards truly belong to all of us," says Rossato. "I'm proud of the products we've launched during the past 12 months and the business value they are providing to mortgage lenders and brokers at a time when we all need to contain costs and boost productivity. We are proud to be leading this charge for our customers."

The complete lists of HousingWire Women of Influence winners and Inman Best in Finance winners can be viewed on the publications' respective websites.

About Floify:

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH).

For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this release may be considered "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning the Company's possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words "believes," "estimates," "expects," "projects," "forecasts," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "plans," "scheduled," "anticipates," "intends," or similar expressions.

These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Porch and its management at the time they are made, are inherently uncertain. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (1) expansion plans and opportunities, and managing growth, to build a consumer brand; (2) the incidence, frequency, and severity of weather events, extensive wildfires, and other catastrophes; (3) economic conditions, especially those affecting the housing, insurance, and financial markets; (4) expectations regarding revenue, cost of revenue, operating expenses, and the ability to achieve and maintain future profitability; (5) existing and developing federal and state laws and regulations, including with respect to insurance, warranty, privacy, information security, data protection and taxation, and management's interpretation of and compliance with such laws and regulations; (6) the Company's reinsurance program, which includes the use of a captive reinsurer, the success of which is dependent on a number of factors outside management's control, along with reliance on reinsurance to protect us against loss; (7) uncertainties related to regulatory approval of insurance rates, policy forms, insurance products, license applications, acquisitions of businesses or strategic initiatives, including the reciprocal restructuring, and other matters within the purview of insurance regulators; (8) reliance on strategic, proprietary relationships to provide the Company with access to personal data and product information, and the ability to use such data and information to increase transaction volume and attract and retain customers; (9) the ability to develop new, or enhance existing, products, services, and features and bring them to market in a timely manner; (10) changes in capital requirements, and the ability to access capital when needed to provide statutory surplus; (11) the increased costs and initiatives required to address new legal and regulatory requirements arising from developments related to cybersecurity, privacy, and data governance and the increased costs and initiatives to protect against data breaches, cyber-attacks, virus or malware attacks, or other infiltrations or incidents affecting system integrity, availability and performance; (12) retaining and attracting skilled and experienced employees; (13) costs related to being a public company; and (14) other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and in Part II, Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, as well as those discussed in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all of which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Nothing in this release should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the forward-looking statements in this release do not reflect the potential impact of any divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, or other business combinations that have not been completed as of the date of this release. Porch does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of changed circumstances, new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sofia Rossato, its president and general manager, has received two new honors, being named to HousingWire's Women of Influence and Inman's Best in Finance list. The Inman award is the second in a row for Rossato.

Related link: https://floify.com/

EnergyCAP Named Market Leader in the Summer 2024 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- EnergyCAP has been named a Market Leader in the Energy Management Software category for the Summer 2024 Customer Success Report published by FeaturedCustomers. FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software & services helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor validated customer success content such as customer testimonials, success stories, case studies, and customer videos.

FeaturedCustomers evaluated all the potential Energy Management Software companies on its platform for possible inclusion in the report. Only 21 companies met the criteria needed for being included in the Summer 2024 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report. EnergyCAP earned a Market Leader award in the category.

The Customer Success Report is based on the curation of authenticated case studies, testimonials, and videos from across the web, telling a complete story of vendors in the Energy Management Software space through real customer experiences. Rankings are determined by multiple factors including total number of customer success content, social media and market presence, vendor momentum based on web traffic and search trends, and additional data aggregated from online sources and media properties.

Market Leader - The Market Leader designation is awarded to vendors with substantial customer base & market share and enough customer success content to validate their vision. Leaders have the highest ratio of customer success content, content quality score, and social media presence relative to company size. Highly rated by customers, EnergyCAP consistently publishes high quality, vendor produced customer success content and curates quality customer references from multiple third-party sites.

The full report, along with EnergyCAP's profile, is available for you to download here: https://www.featuredcustomers.com/vendor/energycap

"Being recognized as a Market Leader in the Summer 2024 Energy Management Software Customer Success Report by FeaturedCustomers is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team at EnergyCAP," said Tom Patterson, CEO of EnergyCAP. "Our commitment to delivering exceptional energy and sustainability solutions and ensuring customer success remains at the forefront of our mission.

"This accolade reflects our consistent efforts to provide top-tier service and innovative solutions that empower our customers to achieve their sustainability goals. We are honored by this recognition and will continue to strive for excellence in helping our clients manage their energy data and drive sustainable outcomes."

About EnergyCAP:

For forty years, EnergyCAP has helped over 10,000 energy and sustainability leaders across government, education, and commercial sectors streamline utility bill accounting, energy management, and sustainability reporting. EnergyCAP's financial-grade energy data analytics platform and tools make it the leading energy and sustainability ERP platform on the market today. EnergyCAP, LLC is a multiple year winner of ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies, and Environmental Leader's Product of the Year. In addition to software, EnergyCAP, Inc. provide implementation, training, utility bill processing & management, and support services. Learn more: https://www.energycap.com/.

About FeaturedCustomers:

FeaturedCustomers, the world's only customer reference platform for B2B business software & services, helps potential B2B buyers research and discover business software & services through vendor validated customer reference content such as customer testimonials, success stories, case studies, and customer videos. Every day their platform helps influence the purchasing decisions of thousands of B2B buyers in the final stages of their buying cycle from Fortune 500 companies to SMB's. For more information, visit https://www.featuredcustomers.com/.

EnergyCAP has been named a Market Leader in the Energy Management Software category for the Summer 2024 Customer Success Report published by FeaturedCustomers. FeaturedCustomers is the leading customer success content marketing platform for B2B business software & services helping potential B2B buyers make informed purchasing decisions through vendor validated customer success content.

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

National Pygmy Goat Association Crowns Champions at 2024 Convention

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Champion Challenge held in Lewisburg, WV June 14, 2024. Sponsored by the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club, the Wild Wonderful World of Pygmies National Convention brought together the best animals from all over the U.S. for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion.

Buck Class:

The National Champion Buck is "R" Wild West Pygmy's Hot Butter Rum owned and bred by Denise Aragon in Fort Davis, TX. First runner up is Lil' Champs Tales of Tonka owned by David and Traci Chillon. Bred by Michael and Heather Putman. Second runner up is Horns-N-Roses I'm Royal Too owned by Bryson Staley and Donna Staley. Bred by Bryson Staley.

"I felt really blessed," said Denise Aragon. "I am very blessed with all the people that have come into my life and helped me get where I'm at. I also want to thank Doug and Lisa Bragg and especially Inga Gonzalez who mentored me."

Doe Class:

The National Champion Doe is Burntwood Farms Lovee, bred and owned by Doug and Lisa Bragg in Chesapeake, OH. First runner up is B&B Pygmies Wanda Maximoff owned by Brittany Minter and Arianna Minter. Bred by Brittany Minter. Second runner up is Echo Springs Lucinda bred and owned by Sheryl Auel Howard.

"We were very excited and thankful for our animal to be chosen," said Doug and Lisa Bragg. "To be chosen as national champion doe is an honor. We would like to thank Linda Henwood of Whirlwind Farms for her influence of her herds genetics and Denise Aragon for allowing us to own her beautiful dam."

Wether Class:

The National Champion Wether is Twilight Valley White Legs Matter owned and bred by Rebecca Zimmerman in Sperry, OK. First runner up is Shasta View Sail On Sailor owned by Erin Kamysiak and bred by Diane Keith. Second runner up is Hanging Banners Paparazzi bred and owned by Michael Putman, Heather Putman, Deb Graff and C Graf.

"I really didn't expect him to win this year. It completely threw me for a loop," said Rebecca Zimmerman. "Winning National titles back-to-back is a dream come true. I just don't have words to express my feelings."

"Congratulations to all the winners," said Darren Watkins, President of the National Pygmy Goat Association. "Their hard work has paid off with beautiful animals deserving of this title."

About National Pygmy Goat Association:

The National Pygmy Goat Association is the official breed registry for Pygmy Goats in the United States. Founded in 1976, the NPGA sets breed standards, provides animal registration, maintains a database of pedigrees, certifies judges, and sanctions pygmy goat shows.

For more information visit: https://npga-pygmy.com/.

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Photo caption: (L-R) Doug Bragg holding Burntwood Farms Lovee, Rebecca Zimmerman holding Twilight Valley White Legs Matter, and Denise Aragon holding "R" Wild West Pygmy's Hot Butter Rum.

The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Champion Challenge held in Lewisburg, WV June 14, 2024. Sponsored by the North Carolina Pygmy Goat Club, the Wild Wonderful World of Pygmies National Convention brought together the best animals from all over the U.S. for a chance to claim the top honor of national champion.

Related link: https://www.npga-pygmy.com/

Dark Matter Technologies’ Richard Gagliano honored with the 2024 Inman Best of Finance award

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Inman has recognized its CEO Richard Gagliano with the 2024 Best of Finance award. Now in its second year, the award celebrates 150 innovative professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate, mortgage and finance sectors. Honorees are hand-selected by Inman's editorial team.

Gagliano was recognized for establishing Dark Matter as an independent company in September 2023. Gagliano had served as president of the company's predecessor, Black Knight Origination Technologies, a division of Black Knight, Inc., where he considerably grew the functionality and market share of its flagship product, the Empower® Loan Origination System (LOS). Notably, Gagliano's foresight into the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies guided the firm to begin developing AIVA® solutions that support lender productivity in 2018. Today, dozens of mortgage lenders rely on the AIVA solutions to automate stare and compare tasks.

"Mortgage lending is a complex process subject to intense regulatory requirements and ever-changing economic factors," said Gagliano. "The Dark Matter team strives to deliver the innovative technology lenders need to remain agile and provide outstanding experiences to their borrowers, and I am honored to lead them towards this goal."

"This year, Inman continues to highlight the extraordinary achievements of professionals who are setting new standards in the mortgage and financial services sectors of the real estate industry," said Emily Paquette, Inman CEO. "Their relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to improving community services is what truly sets them apart."

The complete list of Inman Best of Finance honorees can be viewed at https://www.inman.com/best-of-finance-awards/.

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Inman has recognized its CEO Richard Gagliano with the 2024 Best of Finance award. Now in its second year, the award celebrates 150 innovative professionals demonstrating exceptional leadership and impact in the real estate, mortgage and finance sectors. Honorees are hand-selected by Inman's editorial team.

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

Luvme Hair PartingMax Glueless Wig Voted Best Quality and Versatility Award for the First Half of 2024

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in high-quality human hair wigs, is thrilled to announce that Luvme Hair PartingMax Glueless Wig has been voted the Best Quality and Versatility Wig of the first half of 2024. This recognition underscores Luvme Hair's commitment to excellence and innovation in the wig industry.

The PartingMax Glueless Wig has gained widespread acclaim for its superior quality, comfort, and versatile styling options. Crafted from 100% natural human hair, this wig offers a seamless and natural appearance virtually indistinguishable from natural hair. The wig's HD lace and 7x6 closure provide a realistic scalp look, making it a favorite among customers seeking style and authenticity.

Key Features of PartingMax Glueless Wig:

* High-Quality Human Hair: Made from 100% natural human hair, ensuring a realistic look and feel.

* HD Lace: The HD lace offers an undetectable hairline, blending seamlessly with all skin tones.

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* Breathable Cap: Designed for maximum comfort, allowing air circulation to keep the scalp cool.

* Versatile Styling: It can be styled with heat tools like natural hair, allowing for curling, straightening, and dyeing.

Customers worldwide have expressed satisfaction with the PartingMax Glueless Wig, highlighting its influence on their confidence and appearance. Marie Magoo, a customer, shared, "Let me say that this wig is FABULOUS! It's soft, fluffy, flowy, and gorgeous! The 7X6 closure allows the wig to be styled in various ways. It can be parted on the side, the left or right, and down the middle. I will attempt to braid it and wear it in a partial updo next. RUN! Don't walk to get this wig!"

The PartingMax Glueless Wig collection is now available for purchase at Luvme Hair's official website: https://shop.luvmehair.com/collections/partingmax-glueless-wig-7x6-lace-wig.

"At Luvme Hair, we strive to create wigs that enhance beauty and confidence," said Helena Lee, founder of Luvme Hair. "Being voted the Best Quality and Versatility Wig of the first half of 2024 is a testament to our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction."

About Luvme Hair

Luvme Hair is a reputable brand in the hair industry, known for its high-quality human hair wigs, glueless wigs, HD lace wigs, PartingMax Glueless Wigs, Bob Wigs, and PreMax Wigs that allow individuals to effortlessly switch up their looks. With a focus on innovation, creativity, quality, and customer satisfaction, Luvme Hair has garnered a loyal customer base globally, with over 1 million satisfied customers all over the world. For more information about Luvme Hair and its products, please visit their official website at https://shop.luvmehair.com/.

Luvme Hair, a leading brand in high-quality human hair wigs, is thrilled to announce that Luvme Hair PartingMax Glueless Wig has been voted the Best Quality and Versatility Wig of the first half of 2024. This recognition underscores Luvme Hair's commitment to excellence and innovation in the wig industry.

Related link: https://shop.luvmehair.com/

Argyle’s Shmulik Fishman named an Inman Best of Finance award honoree

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been named to Inman's 2024 Best in Finance list. Now in its second year, the award honors professionals hand-selected by Inman's editorial team for their role in shaping the mortgage and financial services industries through leadership and commitment to innovation.

* Argyle Founder Recognized: Shmulik Fishman, Argyle founder and CEO, was named to Inman's 2024 Best in Finance list for modernizing the way lenders verify income and employment for loans.

* Leader in Industry Innovation: Inman's annual Best in Finance award celebrates the achievements of the best and brightest in the mortgage and financial services industries.

* Impartial Selection: Argyle was selected for this honor by Inman's editorial staff.

Inman, a leading independent news publisher for the residential real estate industry, recognized Fishman for revolutionizing the way lenders verify income and employment with reliable, fast, and affordable connections to consumer-permissioned payroll data. Since the beginning of 2023, Argyle has welcomed upwards of 100 mortgage lenders who have seen time savings of 5-7 days per loan and cost savings of 60-80% since switching to Argyle for verification of income and employment (VOIE).

"I'm proud of the results Argyle has achieved and the business value they represent for our customers - but even more than metrics, we're interested in driving long-term change," said Fishman. "We've built a remarkable mortgage team that truly grasps the problems lenders face and has the talent and motivation to tackle those challenges. Leading this effort is an honor."

"This year, Inman continues to highlight the extraordinary achievements of professionals who are setting new standards in the mortgage and financial services sectors of the real estate industry," said Emily Paquette, Inman CEO. "Their relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to improving community services is what truly sets them apart."

Inman Awards announced its Best of Finance honorees on Monday. Read the complete list of winners here: https://www.inman.com/best-of-finance-awards/.

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr, and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of consumer-permissioned access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows-including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments-so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

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Shmulik Fishman, CEO of Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been named to Inman's 2024 Best in Finance list. Now in its second year, the award honors professionals hand-selected by Inman's editorial team for their role in shaping the mortgage and financial services industries through leadership and commitment to innovation.

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

MMI’s VP of Enterprise Sales Melissa Sike Named a 2024 Most Powerful Women in Fintech Award Winner by Progress in Lending

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Melissa Sike, vice president of enterprise sales, has been named by PROGRESS in Lending in its annual list of the Most Powerful Women in Fintech.

"MMI's success wouldn't be possible without the brilliant people who are a part of the organization, and Melissa is undoubtedly one of our brightest," said MMI Founder and CEO Ben Teerlink. "Her industry experience, product expertise, and consultative approach ensure every new MMI customer who comes on board is set up for success right from the sales process. I'm thrilled to see her getting the outside accolades she deserves."

Now in its sixth year, this award recognizes women who are reshaping the financial services industry. PROGRESS in Lending selected Sike for her remarkable success in just three short years at MMI. Sike has significantly expanded MMI's enterprise customer base, which comprises more than 450 enterprise customers and half of the top 100 lenders in the country. Despite a down market, Sike has consistently grown MMI's sales department and client roster.

"It's an honor to be included in this list, especially in the presence of so many extraordinary women," said Sike. "I'm equally as proud of the MMI platform and the power we put into the hands of our enterprise customers to help them find more deals in this challenging market."

To view the complete list of the 2024 Most Powerful Women in Fintech, visit https://mymortgagemindset.com/the-2024-most-powerful-women-in-fintech-award-winners-are/

About MMI:

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI) is a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, the company's signature product, MMI, provides actionable intelligence for lenders, real estate agents, real estate brokerages, title companies and others in the real estate industry. MMI is currently used by more than 450 enterprise customers, including over half of the top 100 lenders in the country. To learn more, visit https://mmi.io or contact sales@mmi.io.

Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced Melissa Sike, vice president of enterprise sales, has been named by PROGRESS in Lending in its annual list of the Most Powerful Women in Fintech.

Related link: https://mmi.io

Edupoint Wins ‘Education Administration Solution of the Year’ in 6th Annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards Program

MESA, Ariz. /ScoopCloud/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced that its Synergy Student Information System (SIS) has been selected as winner of the "Education Administration Solution of the Year" award in the 6th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

Synergy SIS is the core module in Synergy Education Platform, a comprehensive student data management ecosystem that combines student information management, MTSS, assessment, analytics, special education, and more in one seamless platform that includes a powerful suite of native, role-based mobile apps. Built from the ground up on a single database, Synergy provides districts with real-time data systemwide to simplify administration, unlock unprecedented insights, and facilitate communication at all levels.

The platform's seamless-by-design approach gives educators a powerful edge in seeing and responding to the whole student. Dashboards and reports can combine data from different domains providing transparency into performance trends, consistency of instruction, curriculum effectiveness, professional development needs, equity concerns, resource use, and more. Teachers have gradebook access to a 360° student profile alongside MTSS information, up-to-date IEPs, and 504 accommodations. Parents receive portal updates on assignment and assessment scores, MTSS plan progress, progress toward IEP goals, and more. Multi-step processes move smoothly and continuously, with stakeholders receiving notifications even as workflow steps cross from one module to another. As a result, districts can respond in a timely and targeted manner to identified student needs, with continuity of support from the classroom to MTSS plans to special education referral and services.

Likewise, the Synergy ecosystem is intuitive to use, with one password and place to access all data and tools, flexible navigation, easy personalization for users, and fast, accurate search. Synergy Mail with automatic translation and multi-language support for the ParentVUE® portal make communication inclusive for families. Synergy integrates with virtually any third-party application, including Ed-Fi, OneRoster®, and Google for Education(tm) productivity applications.

"Districts relying on student data management solutions that don't inherently talk to each other have to move and sync data on an ongoing basis, which can not only cause data accuracy issues, but can also impede educators' ability to accurately identify student needs and respond in real time," said Steve Johansson, Managing Director, EdTech Breakthrough. "As a seamless data ecosystem, Synergy bypasses these issues, helping users work more efficiently and effectively and giving them back time for projects and tasks that positively impact student outcomes."

"Our ecosystem approach to student data management is one of the most cited reasons that school districts choose Edupoint, along with its comprehensive functionality, powerful feature set, and exceptional flexibility," said Rob Wilson, President and Chief Innovation Officer at Edupoint. "We're pleased to be honored with the 'Education Administration Solution of the Year' award from EdTech Breakthrough."

About Edupoint Educational Systems

For over 35 years, the leadership of Edupoint Educational Systems has provided well-designed, technologically advanced student data management systems that empower K-12 stakeholders to improve student achievement. Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint is an industry-leading student data management ecosystem built to fit the way educators already work. Synergy is unique among 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. More than 5.5 million students use Synergy in 22 states. Learn more: https://www.edupoint.com/

About EdTech Breakthrough

Part of Tech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence and recognition platform for global technology innovation and leadership, the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program is devoted to honoring excellence in educational technology products, companies and people. The EdTech Breakthrough Awards provide a platform for public recognition around the achievements of breakthrough educational technology in categories including e-learning, student engagement, school administration, career preparation, language learning, STEM and more. Learn more: EdTechBreakthrough.com.

Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy® Education Platform for K-12 student information and learning management, today announced that its Synergy Student Information System (SIS) has been selected as winner of the "Education Administration Solution of the Year" award in the 6th annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market.

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

Argyle CEO Shmulik Fishman honored as a 2024 Tech All-Star by Mortgage Bankers Association

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its CEO Shmulik Fishman has been named a 2024 Tech All-Star by MBA NewsLink, a publication of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The award celebrates mortgage industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions to mortgage technology. In bestowing the honor upon Fishman, MBA NewsLink referenced the transformative impact of Argyle, the company Fishman founded in 2018, and its verification of income and employment (VOIE) methodology.

Verifying loan applicants' income and employment has long troubled lenders, with traditional providers achieving only 20-30% success, often requiring costly manual intervention. These outdated solutions are ill-suited to today's workforce and expensive for lenders at a time when origination costs have risen to untenable levels.

Before Argyle, "automated" verification meant paying high fees for outdated, inaccurate consumer data. Fishman launched Argyle to create fast, affordable, consumer-permissioned connections between payroll processors and businesses. Under his leadership, Argyle has achieved an industry-leading conversion rate of 55% while saving companies an average of 80% on total verification costs. Since the beginning of 2023, 98 mortgage lenders have adopted Argyle for VOIE services.

After founding Argyle less than six years ago, Fishman prioritized the creation of its mortgage-specific division. Under his leadership, Argyle became the first consumer-permissioned provider to support Day 1 Certainty(r) as an authorized report supplier for Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter(r) (DU(r)) validation service. Fishman also shepherded the company's successful integrations with the Empower loan origination system (LOS) from Dark Matter Technologies, ICE Mortgage Technologies' Encompass LOS and nCino's Mortgage Suite. To further enhance Argyle's mortgage bench strength, he recruited industry veterans Sam E. Oliver III (a three-decade Freddie Mac veteran) and Jason Cave (former chief fintech officer for the Federal Housing Finance Agency) to its advisory board.

"We're on a mission to build a universal network for consumer-permissioned income and employment data to modernize mortgage lending in ways that improve business efficiencies and transform lives," said Fishman. "The entire Argyle team strives to deliver meaningful cost savings, faster processing and underwriting and a superior customer experience, and we're growing and innovating every day."

The MBA Newslink announced the Tech All-Star award winners Tuesday at the MISMO Spring Summit in San Francisco. Read the full list of winners here: https://newslink.mba.org/mba-newslinks/2024/june/mba-honors-2024-newslink-tech-all-stars/.

About Argyle:

Founded in 2018, Argyle is backed by top investors, including Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, Checkr, and Rockefeller Asset Management. Argyle is the leading provider of direct-source access to real-time income and employment data. With Argyle, companies automate critical workflows-including income and employment verifications, deposit switches, wage advances and loan repayments-so they can build better, more efficient processes, reduce risk and scale their business. Argyle largely serves the mortgage, background check, personal lending and banking industries as well as the gig economy.

For more information on Argyle's industry-leading platform, please visit https://argyle.com/.

To stay up to date on all Argyle news, sign up for our newsletter here: https://argyle.com/blog/.

Argyle, a platform providing real-time income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced its CEO Shmulik Fishman has been named a 2024 Tech All-Star by MBA NewsLink, a publication of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The award celebrates mortgage industry leaders who have made outstanding contributions to mortgage technology.

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

Click n’ Close to Receive Top Lender Award at USDA’s Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program Ceremony

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that it will be honored with a top lender award at the United States Department of Agriculture's Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program ceremony. This recognition underscores Click n' Close's commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative loan programs.

Click n' Close has been instrumental in extending more than $1.5 billion in Down Payment Assistant-related financing, helping over 6,000 borrowers become homeowners. The company continues to innovate with programs like SmartBuy(tm), which combines USDA or FHA-insured 30-year first mortgages with second-lien options to assist homebuyers with down payments, closing costs or interest rate reductions. Most recently, Click n' Close unveiled its DPA with Shared Appreciation loan program, which offers a below-market interest rate for first-lien FHA and USDA loans and a repayable DPA second lien in exchange for up to 40% of the home's appreciation during the first five years.

Other innovations include Click n' Close's One-Time Close (OTC) program, which offers 100% loan-to-value (LTV) financing covering land, construction and closing costs and features no down payment or minimum investment requirements and the ability to finance the 1% USDA Guarantee Fee up to 101% LTV.

"We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program. This award reflects our dedication to providing accessible and affordable mortgage solutions to families across the country," said Jeff Bode, founder and CEO of Click n' Close. "We look forward to celebrating this achievement with our peers. This honor motivates us to continue our efforts in expanding homeownership opportunities and supporting the diverse needs of American homebuyers."

The award ceremony will be at 11 a.m. EST on Thursday, June 12, on the Whitten Patio at the Whitten Building in Washington, D.C. The event will celebrate the achievements of 27 top lending partners across the nation across 11 different categories, with Click n' Close receiving accolades for its significant contributions to homeownership.

About Click n' Close, Inc.

Click n' Close, Inc. is a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels and is also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. In operation since 1940, Click n' Close has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings and eNotes.

Combining this culture of innovation with a risk management mindset enables Click n' Close to deliver new products to market that address the challenges facing both borrowers and third-party originators (TPOs). These innovations include its USDA one-time close construction loans, proprietary down payment assistance (DPA) program and reverse mortgage division. Its direct relationships with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and private investors afford Click n' Close direct access to the capital markets, thus ensuring maximum liquidity for its product innovations. By servicing its loan programs in-house, Click n' Close provides its wholesale and correspondent partners with an additional level of certainty regarding loan salability and superior borrower service over the life of the loan.

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

Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that it will be honored with a top lender award at the United States Department of Agriculture's Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program ceremony. This recognition underscores Click n' Close's commitment to fostering homeownership and supporting community development through innovative loan programs.

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

Floify’s head of marketing Courtney Dodd named to HousingWire’s 2024 Marketing Leaders list

BOULDER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Marketing, industry veteran Courtney Dodd, has been named to HousingWire's 2024 Marketing Leaders list. The award celebrates the industry's most creative and influential marketing minds who have demonstrated a track record of transforming brands, leading teams and driving business results.

Floify tapped industry marketing expert Courtney Dodd in 2023 to breathe new life into its marketing and reinforce its position as a mortgage innovator. Since joining the firm, Dodd has built a metrics-based, full-funnel marketing strategy from the ground up and led the successful launch of two major products, Floify Broker Edition and Floify Lender Edition.

"Courtney combines her marketing expertise with industry knowledge to deliver highly effective multi-channel marketing campaigns that show lenders and brokers how Floify helps address their immediate and unique challenges," said Sofia Rossato, president and general manager at Floify. "Courtney's deep understanding of the market has been a boon to Floify and our customers."

Dodd formerly served as director of integrated marketing at SimpleNexus (now an nCino company) during a period of accelerated growth. Prior to that, she was partner marketing manager at Ellie Mae (now ICE Mortgage Technology), where she led strategic product marketing initiatives including branding, positioning, client communications and go-to-market planning. Before that, she served as marketing manager at Calyx Software and was the regional marketing consultancy team lead at PrimeLending, a PlainsCapital Company.

"The 2024 Marketing Leaders are once again setting the bar high, pushing boundaries and redefining excellence in mortgage and real estate," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Their innovative strategies, creative campaigns and data-driven approaches are not only driving remarkable business growth but also inspiring a new standard of excellence. We are immensely proud to honor these visionary leaders who exemplify the transformative power of marketing."

About Floify

Floify is a digital mortgage automation solution that streamlines the loan process by providing a secure application, communication, and document portal between lenders, borrowers, referral partners, and other mortgage stakeholders. Loan originators use the platform to collect and verify borrower documentation, track loan progress, communicate with borrowers and real estate agents, and close loans faster. The company is based in Boulder, Colorado and is a subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. ("Porch Group") (NASDAQ: PRCH). For more information, visit the company's website at https://floify.com/ or on social media at Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter / X.

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Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Marketing, industry veteran Courtney Dodd, has been named to HousingWire's 2024 Marketing Leaders list. The award celebrates the industry's most creative and influential marketing minds who have demonstrated a track record of transforming brands, leading teams and driving business results.

Related link: https://floify.com/

Dark Matter Technologies VP of Marketing Wes Horbatuck honored as HousingWire Marketing Leader

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its vice president of marketing, Wes Horbatuck, has been honored by HousingWire as one of its 2024 Marketing Leaders. The award celebrates the 50 most creative and influential marketing minds of the housing industry and recognizes leaders who have transformed brands and driven business results for their organizations.

Wes Horbatuck is a 14-year mortgage marketing veteran. In 2023, he played a pivotal role in launching Dark Matter as the driving force behind the company's marketing and sales teams, directing product positioning and customer relationships. Horbatuck is recognized for masterminding the Dark Matter brand and supporting the company's position as a product innovator with the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and the suite of AIVA® AI Virtual Assistant solutions.

In less than a year, Horbatuck and his team have documented success by expanding Dark Matter's share of voice, growing its market footprint, and hosting its first-ever user conference, Horizon 2024, which attracted a capacity crowd of 250. Additionally, Horbatuck increased Dark Matter's social media following, launched a new website and debuted the "Spotlight" podcast series.

"Before finding my way to the mortgage industry, I co-founded a surf apparel company called Driftline and even appeared on ABC's 'Shark Tank,'" said Horbatuck. "The entrepreneurial attitude I gained and nurtured through those experiences has been vital to reimagining and executing the new Dark Matter brand. My team has gone above and beyond to establish the company's brand and messaging, and I'm ecstatic to see the positive impact on our customers' trust and Dark Matter's industry presence."

"The 2024 Marketing Leaders are once again setting the bar high, pushing boundaries and redefining excellence in mortgage and real estate," said HousingWire Editor-in-Chief Sarah Wheeler. "Their innovative strategies, creative campaigns and data-driven approaches are not only driving remarkable business growth but also inspiring a new standard of excellence. We are immensely proud to honor these visionary leaders who exemplify the transformative power of marketing."

About Dark Matter Technologies:

Operating with the nimble nature of a startup and the disciplined maturity of one of the industry's leading providers, Dark Matter Technologies delivers cutting-edge technology, unparalleled automation and relentless innovation to leading mortgage lenders and companies nationwide. For more information, visit https://www.dmatter.com.

Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that its vice president of marketing, Wes Horbatuck, has been honored by HousingWire as one of its 2024 Marketing Leaders.

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

Simpson Senior Living Executives Honored with Distinguished Service Awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Life Plan Communities, affordable housing, home care, and rehabilitation, announced that Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, and Thomas Lee III, Director of Maintenance at one of their communities, Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, were honored earlier this month with distinguished service awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania. LeadingAge Pennsylvania, a non-profit trade association, advocates for policy and advancing aging services and care for Pennsylvania seniors, and represents 400+ high-quality senior housing, health care, and community services across the Commonwealth.

"The dedication, compassion, and leadership of this year's recipients embodies the highest ideals of care and service, enriching the lives of countless individuals within their communities," said LeadingAge PA President and CEO, Garry Pezzano. "LeadingAge PA remains resolute in its commitment to championing and honoring the outstanding contributions of those who tirelessly serve older adults throughout Pennsylvania."

Dr. McKinley received the Paul P. Haas Lifetime Achievement Award, LeadingAge PA's most prestigious honor. This is presented annually to a distinguished person who exemplifies leadership, service, and commitment to the association and across the state to impact and advance the field of aging services positively. Dr. McKinley has demonstrated this through her 35-plus years in the field of aging services, always working diligently to advocate for those she serves.

"As someone deeply rooted in the field of health administration and driven by personal experiences with my aging parents - one who battled Parkinson's and the other currently with cognitive needs - I understand the critical need for modernizing aging services," said McKinley. "Simple yet overlooked aspects around aging are often misunderstood due to unintentional ageism in the care sector. My mission is to utilize modern research, practices, and technology to enhance the aging experience with dignity and comfort throughout the journey. I am especially excited about our age-tech initiatives, including a new 'tech bar' at our Jenner's Pond community. As a CEO and board member of LeadingAge PA, I am honored to have the opportunity to use my knowledge and personal experiences to do so."

Also recognized was Mr. Thomas Lee of Simpson Meadows, a Life Plan Community in Downingtown, PA, who won the Manager of the Year Award. Lee has worked at Simpson Meadows for 24 years and is widely recognized among his team and peers as a manager who goes above and beyond. Constantly available, even during off hours, Lee's management approach ensures that every professional team member is well-prepared to thrive in their roles.

"I love what I do at Simpson Meadows. It's not just a job to me, but a home and my community. I thank my team, who all make doing a fantastic job possible," Lee said.

Simpson is among other non-profit organizations in the U.S. that play a vital role, prioritizing people over profits and delivering stability, quality care, and excellence for aging adults. Management in this sector is not for the faint of heart, as it is still recovering from the pandemic and righting the ship.

For additional information, please visit: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/communities/simpson-house/

Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, Receives Paul P. Haas Lifetime Achievement Award: https://youtu.be/hDnPe1ioZdc?si=wq-E7dCTbvKelSQ.

About Simpson

Since 1865, Simpson has strived to build communities and services for older adults to thrive. Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit family of services consisting of three Life Plan Communities (also known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs): Simpson House, Simpson Meadows, and Jenner's Pond; three affordable senior living communities: Simpson Gardens I, Simpson Gardens II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson HomeCare and Simpson Rehabilitation. They have been dedicated to offering the highest level of lifestyle and care available in beautiful, dignified, and spiritual settings.

About LeadingAge PA

LeadingAge PA is a trade association representing 400+ high-quality senior housing, health care and community services across the commonwealth. These providers serve over 75,000 older Pennsylvanians and employ over 50,000 dedicated caregivers daily. Services our members offer include Life Plan Communities/Continuing Care Retirement Communities, skilled nursing communities, assisted living residences, personal care homes, LIFE providers, home and community-based services and affordable senior housing. LeadingAge PA advocates on behalf of our members at the state and local levels to influence positive change and affect a healthy vision for the delivery of quality, affordable and ethical care for Pennsylvania's seniors. For more information, visit https://www.LeadingAgePA.org/.

Simpson, a Pennsylvania regional retirement system that includes Life Plan Communities, affordable housing, home care, and rehabilitation, announced that Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, and Thomas Lee III, Director of Maintenance at one of their communities, Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, were honored earlier this month with distinguished service awards from LeadingAge Pennsylvania.

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

Doherty Enterprises-Owned New Jersey Applebee’s® Restaurants Announce Winners of 8th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’

ALLENDALE, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey.

After a rigorous judging process, the following eight winners, from schools across the state, were announced:

* Ms. Pulitano of Barnegat High School in Ocean County

* Ms. Cosaro of Butler High School in Morris County

* Ms. Haas of Hillsborough High School in Somerset County

* Ms. Sherman of Lincoln Middle School in Passaic County

* Ms. Mule of Lyndhurst Middle School in Bergen County

* Ms. Nolan of Mount Olive Middle school in Morris County

* Ms. Wallace of Nicolaus Copernicus School (Jersey City PS 25) in Hudson County

* Ms. Walker of Summerfield Elementary in Monmouth County

Back in January, the Doherty-owned Applebee's restaurants asked students in local elementary, middle, and high schools to draft and submit essays explaining how their teachers went above and "BEEyond." A panel of judges selected the top eight essays and awarded those special teachers with a check for $500 to better their classrooms and the opportunity to host an exclusive end-of-year class celebration at their local Doherty-owned Applebee's restaurant.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable educators recognized in our eighth annual 'Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest' at our New Jersey Applebee's locations," remarked Kevin Coughlin, Director of Operations - New Jersey, Doherty. "Celebrating the unwavering dedication of our local teachers who nurture and inspire our youth is a profound privilege. It is incredibly rewarding to provide a platform for students to express the significant influence their teachers have had on their lives and to shine a light on the community champions who make a difference every day."

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®.

Applebee's franchise operations consisted of 1,636 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 12 countries outside the United States as of March 31, 2024. This number does not include one domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and 11 Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 140 restaurants in New Jersey & New York, including six restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, JINYA Ramen Bar and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 14 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 70th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 24th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,000 people and donated over $5.5 million directly back to those in need. Learn more: https://www.dohertyinc.com/.

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New Jersey announced today the winners of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey.

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

Doherty Enterprises-Owned Long Island Applebee’s® Restaurants Announce Winners of 8th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the winners of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey.

After a rigorous judging process, the following four winners, from schools across Long Island, were announced:

* Mr. Iannucci of Baldwin Middle School

* Ms. Akturk of Longwood High School

* Ms. Pirozzi of Longwood High School

* Ms. Ryan of Westside School

Back in January, Doherty-owned Applebee's asked students in local Long Island elementary, middle, and high schools to draft and submit essays explaining how their teachers went above and BEEyond. A panel of judges selected the top four essays and awarded those special teachers with a check for $500 to better their classrooms and the opportunity to host an exclusive end-of-year class celebration at their local Doherty-owned Applebee's.

"We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable educators recognized in our eighth annual 'Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest' at our Long Island locations," remarked Brian McDonnell, Doherty's Director of Operations for Long Island. "Acknowledging the unwavering dedication of local teachers in nurturing and inspiring our youth is a profound privilege. It is incredibly rewarding to provide a platform for students to express the significant influence their teachers have had on their lives and to shine a light on the community champions who make a difference every day."

About Applebee's®

As one of the world's largest casual dining brands, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar serves as America's kitchen table, offering guests a lively dining experience that combines simple, craveable American fare with classic drinks and local drafts. Applebee's makes it easy for family and friends to connect with one another, whether it's in a dining room or in the comfort of a living room, Eatin' Good in the Neighborhood™ is a familiar and affordable escape from the everyday. Applebee's restaurants are owned and operated by entrepreneurs dedicated to more than serving great food, but also building up the communities that we call home. From raising money for local charities to hosting community fundraisers, Applebee's is always Doin' Good in the Neighborhood®.

Applebee's franchise operations consisted of 1,654 Applebee's restaurants in the United States, two U.S. territories and 11 countries outside the United States as of September 30, 2023. This number does not include two domestic Applebee's ghost kitchens (small kitchens with no store-front presence, used to fill off-premise orders) and 12 Applebee's international ghost kitchens. Applebee's is franchised by subsidiaries of Dine Brands Global Inc. [NYSE: DIN], which is one of the world's largest full-service restaurant companies.

About Doherty Enterprises, Inc.

Established in 1985, Doherty Enterprises owns and operates more than 140 restaurants in New Jersey & New York, including six restaurant concepts: Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, Panera Bread, Chevys Fresh Mex, JINYA Ramen Bar and its own concepts, The Shannon Rose Irish Pub and Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas. In addition, Doherty Enterprises is also a franchisee of Sola Salon Studios with 14 locations in Staten Island and New Jersey.

Doherty Enterprises is ranked 25th in Top 200 Franchisees in the United States by Restaurant Finance Monitor, is recognized as the 80th largest Foodservice revenue company in the United States by Nation's Restaurant News, the 70th largest privately held business in the New York Metro area by Crain's Business, and 24th largest privately held company in New Jersey by NJBIZ.

The Doherty vision is to be the "Best Food Service Company in the Communities We Serve" and its mission is to "Wow Every Guest Every Time, Wow our People, Wow Our Communities and Wow Our Suppliers." Doherty Enterprises has also been lending a helping hand to team members and their immediate families when financially burdened through the WOW a Friend Foundation. To date, the foundation has assisted more than 4,000 people and donated over $5.5 million directly back to those in need. ( https://www.dohertyinc.com/ ).

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the winners of their 8th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." Developed to acknowledge exceptional local educators, the contest encouraged students to write an essay nominating the special teacher who has had the most impact on their educational journey.

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

MUSEWIRE ranked #35 among the top 70 Music Industry Blogs for 2024

TEMECULA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs on the web. MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire™) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2005. A publication of Neotrope®. Edited by Christopher Simmons, a working tech journalist since 1984, and member ASCAP.

"This was nice to be honored again this year for inclusion on the Feedspot annual list," said Christopher Laird Simmons. "Seems my 'blog' has gone up in their ratings each year, which is nice, considering I'm not flooding the web anymore with 'me too' press announcements, and shooting for stuff a bit more personal; meaning stuff I like or news from less commonly known music stuff."

About MuseWire:

MuseWire is an online magazine published and edited by Christopher Simmons, an award-winning artist, author, musician, photographer and creative. The publication covers new music, new music tech and gear (both music instruments and audiophile gear), and selected news from music education and music business concerns. MuseWire was originally known as Music Industry Newswire (MIN) prior to a rebrand and scale back circa 2016.

Learn more at: https://MuseWire.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/musewire

View an example Wayback Machine snapshot of the old Music Industry Newswire version of site, from 2010 here (Wayback Machine): https://web.archive.org/web/20100106014415/http://musicindustrynewswire.com/

About Feedspot:

Feedspot is a Content Reader. It helps you keep up with multiple websites in one place so that you need not visit each website to see what's new. "Feedspot makes keeping up with your favorite websites as easy as checking your email."

See the complete list of music industry blogs honored for 2024 at: https://music.feedspot.com/music_industry_blogs/

About Christopher Laird Simmons:

Christopher Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first music industry article to POLYPHONY magazine (purchased by MIX and became Electronic Musician). Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist's Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.

His full-time gig is acting as CEO and founder of NEOTROPE® and its PR brand Send2Press®.

As a musician he played in several bands in the '80s including PROJECT 11 and PETS GONE WILD (featured in the LA Times "Calendar" section and an LA Weekly "Band Name of the Week").

He released numerous indie cassette albums in the 1980s under the moniker, BLUETOY. His music has been played on late night space radio stations, and positively reviewed in Electronic Musician and 'zines like SYNE. A CD of his music from the mid '80s was released on Neotrope® Records in 2000, "BESERKER." The album is still available on most streaming platforms (albeit in horribly recompressed form).

His music has been used for two cable TV productions in the late 1980s in California: the award-winning "VIDKIDCO" and "Viewpoints on Video" from the Long Beach Museum of Art.

He is quoted in two music books: "Music Business For Dummies" (ISBN: 978-1119049654) and "The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business" (ISBN: 978-1608325788), both by music industry veteran Loren Weisman. Simmons is one of the quoted business experts in "Career and Corporate Cool" (ISBN: 978-0470120347) by branding expert Rachel C. Weingarten.

Simmons has some minor notoriety for having published two highly popular genre fanzines: in the late 1970s, "The Adama Journal" - and late 1980s, "Galaxy Class."

Chris is no relation to a Canadian pianist of the same name, another electronic musician of the same name, nor a graphic artist based in San Francisco, also of same name. Recently he began using his full name to better differentiate himself from the brothers from another mother.

Learn more about Christopher Simmons at https://ChristopherSimmons.com/ (website under reconstruction for 2024; it's a mess!).

X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/tophersimmons

Facebook (main personal page): https://www.facebook.com/christopher.l.simmons

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neosimmons/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophersimmons/

Neotrope Records: https://neotroperecords.com/

Neotrope Press: https://neotropepress.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

Photo link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-1231-s2p-christopher-simmons-300dpi.jpg

Caption: Artist, author, musician, Christopher Laird Simmons.

MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs on the web. MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire™) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2005. A publication of Neotrope®. Edited by Christopher Simmons, a working tech journalist since 1984, and member ASCAP.

Related link: https://christophersimmons.com

Denver Post Names ACES Quality Management a Recipient of Colorado Top Workplaces 2024 Award

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces.

"We take immense pride in the culture at ACES, a pride that resonates through our products and daily engagements. The success of our internal culture and the expansion of our product suite are testaments to the unwavering commitment of our team," said CEO Trevor Gauthier. "We're honored to once again be named in Denver's Post Top Workplaces list, reaffirming our dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace environment."

The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC. The confidential survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution, and connection, to name a few.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

About Energage:

Making the world a better place to work together

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 16 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.

About ACES Quality Management:

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

* 60% of the top 50 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 11 of the top 30 retail banks; and

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

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

ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced it has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by Denver Post Top Workplaces. The Top Workplaces list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey.

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

Empowering Women in Finance: Financial Women of San Francisco Announces Scholarship Winners

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names ten students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2024 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

FWSF's scholarship program aims to support and empower women pursuing careers in finance and accounting, industries historically dominated by men. By providing financial assistance and mentorship opportunities, the program seeks to break down barriers and foster a more inclusive environment for women in these fields.

"We are delighted to recognize the outstanding achievements and potential of these remarkable women," said Sue English Mazzetti, President of Financial Women of San Francisco. "Each of our scholarship winners has demonstrated not only academic excellence in finance and accounting, but also a deep passion for helping their communities. We are confident they will make significant contributions to the industry and serve as inspiring role models for future generations. And we are so grateful to our sponsors for helping to make these scholarships happen."

The FWSF scholarships - $10,000 for undergraduate and $15,000 for graduate students - support each recipient's educational goals. Beyond financial support, FWSF scholarship recipients also receive mentorship from FWSF members and the opportunity to attend career development and networking events with an FWSF membership.

Each recipient is an academic and community leader whose goals align with FWSF's mission to empower and support women in finance. These ten inspiring winners will be honored at the FWSF Scholarship Awards Ceremony, coming up on June 6 in San Francisco. Financial Women of San Francisco congratulates the 2024 scholarship winners!

2024 Graduate Scholarship Recipients:

* Vira Aleksandrova - Santa Clara University

* Linyue (Evelyn) Chen - Stanford Graduate School of Business

* Ruth Mbanali - University of California, Berkeley

* Yvonne Mondragon - University of California, Berkeley

* Kavya Tiwari - University of San Francisco

2024 Undergraduate Scholarship Recipients:

* Angelica Mendoza Buncio - Saint Mary's College of California

* Morgan Newkirk - Dominican University of California

* Jouel Anyeng - St. Mary's University of California

* Kaitlyn Staats - Santa Clara University

* Sherlene Su - University of California, Berkeley

For more information about FWSF or to become a member, click here: https://financialwomensf.org/membership/

For more information please visit https://financialwomensf.org/ or follow the Financial Women of San Francisco on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Financial Women of San Francisco:

For over 60 years, Financial Women of San Francisco has sought to advance the success of women in finance and financial services and to be a source of insight and inspiration to financial women executives and managers throughout the Bay Area.

The organization's membership includes women in positions of influence within the financial services sector and women who hold senior level positions within non-finance companies, government agencies, and the non-profit sector. Members include CEOs, CFOs, corporate treasurers, CPAs, attorneys, commercial and private bankers, investment advisors, fund managers, securities analysts, administrators, financial planners, consultants, recruiters, and marketers.

Financial Women of San Francisco (FWSF), an organization dedicated for more than 60 years to advancing the careers of women, names ten students from Bay Area colleges and universities as its 2024 scholarship recipients. FWSF has awarded over $3 million in scholarships over the past 35 years to more than 325 Bay Area women.

Related link: https://financialwomensf.org/

Sun Sentinel Names Spodak Dental Group a Winner of the South Florida Top Workplaces 2024 Award

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 25 Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the eighth time that the Group has won the award.

The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of a confidential survey that gathers employee feedback. The survey, administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC, uniquely measures employee experience and workplace culture, including employees feeling Respected & Supported, Enabled to Grow, and Empowered to Execute, among others.

"Our team is what makes our business so special. Not only do our team members take the very best care of each other, they also take the very best care of our family of patients," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "We invest and reinvest in our team every chance we get because their happiness, growth and leadership abilities are directly correlated with the unparalleled care they provide."

The South Florida Sun Sentinel surveyed 39,694 employees in South Florida to find the best places to work. More than 22,400 employees responded to the survey.

For 2024, 6,649 organizations were invited to survey their employees, and 174 were surveyed. Based on employee survey feedback, a record 138 organizations have earned recognition in the 10th year of the Sun Sentinel's Top Workplaces program in small, medium and large business categories. Spodak Dental Group is ranked No. 25 of 79 small businesses. A small business is a business with less than 125 employees.

"Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees," said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. "That's something to be proud of. In today's market, leaders must ensure they're allowing employees to have a voice and be heard. That's paramount. Top Workplaces do this, and it pays dividends."

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

Call/text (561) 303-2413 or visit https://www.SpodakDental.com/ for more information.

Spodak Dental Group has been awarded the No. 25 Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Sun Sentinel in the small business category. This is the eighth time that the Group has won the award. The Spodak Dental Group, an Inc. 5000 honoree, has evolved to become South Florida's premier, comprehensive dental facility.

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

Mother-Daughter Team Wins Prestigious Lynn McIntosh Award at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. /ScoopCloud/ -- In an inspiring celebration of creativity and dedication, author Gwendolyn Mukes and illustrator Alex Wallace, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, have been honored with the Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards, WF Publications announced today. This significant achievement highlights their exceptional contribution to children's literature and the impact of their recent work on the book "Gwen Didn't Care" (ISBN: 979-8985784428).

The Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence, previously known as the Director's Award, is presented by the Oklahoma Center for the Book to recognize books of special merit. The award acknowledges a title that transcends traditional categories by addressing subjects of deep significance and historical importance.

The awarded book, "Gwen Didn't Care," beautifully illustrated by Alex Wallace, provides a poignant depiction of a day in the life of young Gwen as she navigates the realities of Jim Crow laws during a visit to the Oklahoma City Zoo. Despite the harshness of segregation, the story, told with vibrant and captivating illustrations, offers a powerful lesson on racial equality and historical awareness in an accessible, engaging, and entertaining manner for young readers.

Gwendolyn Mukes, apart from her writing, is renowned for her role in the historic 1958 Oklahoma City Sit-In Movement alongside Clara Luper. Her transformative work in education and civil rights has made her a celebrated national figure. Upon retiring from education nearly 10 years ago, Gwen became an actress and splits her time between Oklahoma and California. She can be spotted in various commercials, movies, TV shows and print ads.

This year's ceremony, held on Saturday, May 11, at the Oklahoma History Center, saw a diverse array of literary talents, with 28 finalists selected from 179 entries. The Oklahoma Book Awards annually celebrate the state's literary achievements in categories including fiction, non-fiction, children and young adult, poetry, and combined design, illustration, and photography.

For further details about the Oklahoma Book Awards and the celebrated works of this year's nominees, please visit https://www.oklahoma.gov/.

For more information, or to contact the author or illustrator regarding "Gwen Didn't Care," email info@wibsllc.com.

The book can be purchased through Amazon and select book stores.

MEDIA ONLY CONTACT:

Kat Walker

WF Publications

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In an inspiring celebration of creativity and dedication, author Gwendolyn Mukes and illustrator Alex Wallace, a dynamic mother-daughter duo, have been honored with the Lynn McIntosh Award for Excellence at the 35th Annual Oklahoma Book Awards, WF Publications announced today. This significant achievement highlights their exceptional contribution to children's literature and the impact of their recent work on the book "Gwen Didn't Care" (ISBN: 979-8985784428).

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