Tag: Florida Business
Dark Matter Technologies named to HousingWire’s Tech100 for innovation in loan origination technology
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's 2024 Tech100 Mortgage list of companies shaping the future of the housing finance sector. HousingWire attributed the recognition to the cutting-edge technology behind the Empower(r) loan origination system (LOS), a comprehensive, bundled offering from Dark Matter that provides all-in-one mortgage origination functionality.
Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 Makes a Huge Splash
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Under a canopy of stars, Pompano Beach was transformed into a haven for jazz enthusiasts as over 10,000 music fans showed up for the beachside celebration. Jazz royalty including Branford Marsalis, Ms. Lisa Fischer & Grand Baton, David Sanchez, and Najee held court on the Champion Porsche Stage at Jazz Fest Pompano Beach 2024 and captivated audiences with their incredible talent.
Bob Herpe Releases Paperback of ‘The Other Side of Crisis’
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- 94-year-old Orlando area resident and author, Bob Herpe, announces the release of the paperback version of his latest suspense-thriller. The best-selling author said this new version of his novel "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269) will be available Feb 1, 2024 on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookbaby.com. It will be in bookstores nationwide thereafter.
Tampa-Based Human Rights Activist Helps Protect Youth from Human Trafficking
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Florida is the third-busiest hub for child sex trafficking in the United States. Tampa-based activist Christopher King, United for Human Rights Florida Executive Director and Founder of the nonprofit The Gentlemen's Course, works to protect youth from being trafficked. How he came to take on this mission is documented in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation Celebrates First Annual Catalyst Awards
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Carl Angus DeSantis Foundation recently held the first annual Catalyst Awards luncheon at LaCigale in Delray Beach. Pastor Bill Mitchell of CityLead Boca and Delray Beach police Sgt. Danny Pacheco Jr. of Delray Kicks were each honored as the inaugural recipients of cash grants of $32,500 each. The Catalyst Award program was established to celebrate the spirit of the late entrepreneur and humanitarian Carl Angus DeSantis.
Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Tony Fox as chief of client engagement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced industry veteran Tony Fox as its chief of client engagement.
Bob Herpe Releases His Second Book, a Thrilling New Novel: The Other Side of Crisis
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Acclaimed author and Orlando area resident Bob Herpe is thrilled to announce the release of his second book, "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269; Feb. 2024) Following the success of his debut novel, "Gravnick," which captivated readers after its 2019 release, Herpe's newest work promises to be an even more compelling and thought-provoking journey.
New workflow in the Empower LOS makes it easier for mortgage lenders to consider rent payments when qualifying first-time homebuyers
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the availability of a new, automated workflow in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that makes it easier for lenders to identify and qualify loan applicants who could benefit from evaluation of their positive rent payment history.
Realfinity Launches Dual-License Program for Real Estate Agents
MIAMI, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Real-Finity, Inc. ("Realfinity") is excited to announce the availability of its Dual-License Program enabling the integration of mortgage services for real estate agents. In the dynamic and increasingly challenging environment of real estate, agents are now able to take advantage of this innovative solution to combat pressure on their commissions and enhance their value proposition by offering mortgage services.
61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October
61 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects for November 2023 Holds Firm with October /ScoopCloud/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the November 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 61 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for both November and October.
Doherty Enterprises-Owned Florida and Georgia Applebee’s® Locations Announce 8th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in Florida and Georgia today announced the official start of their 8th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their classroom students - rewarding teachers with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.
Murray Homes Wins At The NARI CotY 2023 Awards!
SARASOTA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Each year, NARI of Tampa Bay presents Contractor of the Year Awards to members who have demonstrated outstanding work through the submission of their remodeling projects. The CotY Awards are the highest form of recognition by industry leaders and peers and celebrate members committed to design, best practices, integrity, high standards, and professionalism.
Modern Foot & Ankle Expands Foot Care Excellence in Florida With Opening of Lake Nona Clinic
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week, Modern Foot & Ankle, a prominent podiatric group known for its commitment to patient-centered care and medical innovation, announced the opening of a new location in the vibrant community of Lake Nona. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the group, which already operates 14 clinics throughout Tampa, Orlando, and Palm Beach, Fla.
136 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Projects to Finish Out December 2023
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the December 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 136 new projects a drop from 161 in both October and November in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.
When You Race in the Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic, Everyone is the Winner
CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Say No to Drugs Holiday Classic is a race to save lives. And the message could not be more timely, according to Julieta Santagostino, president of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida, a drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology. "Drugs affect everybody," she says in an episode of Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.
New SF Book Offers Fictional Window into The Intersection of Science and Traumatic Events
TAMPA, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The recently-released "TRAUMERGY" (ISBN: 978-1633572874) by Patrick R. Carberry, published by New Harbor Press, is a science fiction thriller that's as compelling as it is provoking. The author invites readers to join him on a captivating journey where he delves into what he calls TRAUMERGY - also known as traumatic energy.
Spodak Dental Group Offers $1,000 Off Invisalign Treatment for Patients of Now Bankrupt SmileDirectClub
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The recent news of SmileDirectClub's bankruptcy has stranded current patients of their more than 2 million users without answers, aligners, and possibly still unhealthy and misaligned teeth. The Spodak Dental Group (SDG) team would like to help. If you are a SmileDirectClub patient and are not sure where to turn to next, SDG has some recommendations.
Enhanced integration between the Empower LOS and DocMagic adds support for home equity, wholesale channels
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced significant enhancements to the integration between the comprehensive Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and DocMagic's document generation solution.
Meet Scientologist Pam Ryan-Anderson and See How She Continues to Create a Remarkable Christmas for the Clearwater Community
CLEARWATER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Winter Wonderland is celebrating 30 years of bringing joy to the children of Clearwater. But how is the grass-covered park in downtown Clearwater transformed into a magical Christmas village? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the year-round work that results in its magical materialization. Watch Meet a Scientologist: Pam Ryan-Anderson on the Scientology Network.
Forever Studios Announces the Launch of Its ‘Memories of America’ Campaign
BOCA RATON, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Forever Studios is proud to announce the launch of its Memories of America campaign, a marketing initiative to provide the best memory preservation services for families across America. The new Gold Standard brand aims to offer industry leading analog photo and video media digitization, proprietary cloud storage and organization software, AI based old photo restoration and proofing platform, handcrafted photo art tributes with a dedicated concierge team.
Publix Employees Federal Credit Union inks contract with Dark Matter Technologies to modernize mortgage operations
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced a contract with Lakeland, Florida-based Publix Employees Federal Credit Union (PEFCU). The signing is the first under Dark Matter's new corporate structure and reflects the growing footprint of the company's popular Empower(r) Loan Origination Platform in the credit union sector.
CUSO Home Lending rolls out Dark Matter’s Empower LOS to support mortgage and home equity products
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- CUSO Home Lending has made Empower LOS, a cloud-based loan origination system from Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), available to its credit union owners. CUSO Home Lending is the first credit union service organization to leverage Empower's newly developed joint-venture feature, which allows credit unions to offer individualized branding, products and pricing while taking advantage of the efficiency and cost savings of their CUSO's shared services model.
Modern Foot & Ankle Triumphantly Expands Footprint to South Florida
JUPITER, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- This week Modern Foot & Ankle, a trusted name in podiatry in Tampa and Orlando, achieved a major milestone by expanding operations into South Florida. Spearheading the venture is Tamara Nemeroff, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon.
73 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Project Takes a Slight Dip in September 2023
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 73 new projects as compared to 77 in August in the Food and Beverage sector.
Dr. Tiffany Dudley and Spodak Dental Group Offer Complimentary Telemedicine TMJ Consultations
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dr. Tiffany Dudley and the Spodak Dental Group team are now offering free TMJ phone and virtual consultations with a goal to help patients suffering from migraine and chronic headaches find relief. It is estimated that roughly 10 million people in the United States suffer from at least one TMJ disorder.
RMA Expands Services to Support CRA Leaders on Compliance Issues
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, Redevelopment Management Associates (RMA) is proud to announce an expansion of services supporting Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs) in the often gray area of statutory compliance. Due to the frequently misunderstood requirements of the CRA statute before, and the more restrictive change to the statute after 2019, once standard activities and expenditures within CRAs may now violate statutory restrictions on spending.
Bajek Publisher Services to celebrate fourth year in business
NAPLES, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Local Naples company Bajek Publisher Services has helped high profile independent authors make it big. The company will be headed to the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world's largest book trade show, this fall as it celebrates its fourth-year in business.
Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Durflinger as chief product officer. Durflinger, a 15-year mortgage technology veteran, comes to Dark Matter from ICE Mortgage Technology, where she most recently served as senior vice president of product development.
Modern Foot & Ankle Welcomes New Podiatrist in Lake Mary, Casselberry
LAKE MARY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Modern Foot & Ankle, Florida's leading provider of podiatric care, proudly welcomes foot and ankle surgeon Kristina Sikar, DPM, to the team. Dr. Sikar received extensive training during her surgical residency at Harvard Medical School and while in private practice in Palm Beach.
Q3 2023 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects Remain Flat with 150 for September
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the September 2023 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 150 new projects in September as compared to 151 in August and 140 in July.
Dark Matter Technologies adds mortgage technology veteran Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Michael Housch as chief risk and information security officer. Housch, a C-suite and information security veteran of two and a half decades, joins Dark Matter following an eight-year stint with Black Knight, Inc (acquired by Intercontinental Exchange).
Rapid Deployment Solutions Announces Sponsorship of the 2023 Special Olympics Race for Inclusion – Miami
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Rapid Deployment Solutions ("RDS") - a leading implementation partner with SAP Solutions for OpenText - is announcing its sponsorship of the 2023 Special Olympics Race for Inclusion on December 8, 2023, in Miami, FL.
Hallandale Beach CRA Launches Free Car Ride Service to Boost Local Businesses
HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Hallandale Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is thrilled to announce its latest initiative to promote local exploration and enhance the city's vibrant community. As part of their ongoing commitment to providing residents and visitors with every opportunity to experience the best that Hallandale Beach offers, the CRA proudly announces Freebee.
Dark Matter Technologies joins ACUMA as an affiliate member
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Dark Matter aims to help credit unions increase loan origination, improve loan quality and enhance member satisfaction.
Modern Foot & Ankle Celebrates Grand Reopening of Clinic, Welcomes New Podiatrist
ORLANDO, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Following extensive renovations, Central Florida podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle is set to reopen its Orlando clinic next week-and with a new podiatrist to boot.