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ViewTech Borescopes Brings a New Dimension to Rotating Equipment Inspection at 2026 Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit this week at the 2026 Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia, showcasing advanced remote visual inspection solutions for pumps, compressors, turbines, and other critical rotating equipment. Among the featured technologies will be the VJ-4 3D Measurement video borescope, an inspection system that combines high-resolution imaging with 3D measurement capabilities.

ViewTech Borescopes will showcase the VJ-4 3D Measurement video borescope at the 2026 Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS)
Image caption: ViewTech Borescopes will showcase the VJ-4 3D Measurement video borescope at the 2026 Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia (TPS) in Houston, Texas.

From September 22–24, rotating equipment engineers and technicians will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. At Booth 2834, attendees can experience the VJ-4 and see how remote visual inspection technology can provide access to internal components through small access points, helping reduce or eliminate the need for equipment disassembly.

In addition to identifying defects such as cracking, corrosion, erosion, pitting, deposits, and wear, the VJ-4 3D Measurement allows users to capture dimensional data for more accurate evaluation and documentation. By combining visual inspection with measurement capabilities, the VJ-4 can help maintenance teams streamline inspections, minimize downtime, and make more informed maintenance decisions.

“Reliable inspection data is essential for maintaining the performance and availability of rotating equipment,” said Sales Consultant Chris Courtright. “The VJ-4 helps inspection teams move beyond visual assessment by providing measurement capabilities that support faster, more confident maintenance decisions.”

ViewTech will also highlight its Borescope Report Maker, ODIN, for Operator Driven Inspections. The software simplifies inspection documentation and produces professional reports that help maintenance teams communicate findings, track equipment condition, and make data-driven repair decisions.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, a leading seller of video borescopes in North America, has equipped more than 3,000 companies since 2008. The company’s VJ-3 and VJ-4 series provide advanced remote visual inspection capabilities for applications across turbomachinery, pumps, power generation, aviation, manufacturing, and heavy equipment.

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

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NotaryCam President Brian Webster named a 2026 Inman Best in Finance honoree

HOUSTON, Texas, July 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that President Brian Webster has been recognized as a 2026 Inman Best in Finance award winner. The award honors mortgage and finance professionals who have advanced innovation and raised industry standards for excellence. Webster is recognized for his enduring role in modernizing the mortgage process and normalizing remote online notarization as a trusted, compliant component of digital closings.

NotaryCam President Brian Webster
Image caption: NotaryCam President Brian Webster.

With more than 25 years of experience in mortgage and financial services, Webster has helped transform RON from an emerging concept into a mainstream element of the homebuying experience. He has guided the expansion of NotaryCam’s secure, compliant RON and identity verification solutions across newly approved states while deepening integrations with leading eClosing and document providers.

Prior to leading NotaryCam, his work at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Wells Fargo and Freedom Mortgage contributed to early eMortgage initiatives that laid the groundwork for today’s paperless closing ecosystem. He has also played an active role in shaping industry standards through collaboration with regulatory and trade organizations.

“Being recognized by Inman alongside so many outstanding professionals in mortgage and finance is a tremendous honor,” said Webster. “This recognition reflects the work of the entire NotaryCam team and the partners who trust us to deliver a better closing experience. We remain committed to making remote online notarization more accessible, more secure and more seamless for everyone involved in a transaction.”

Explore the full list of 2026 Inman Best in Finance honorees at https://www.inman.com/best-of-finance-awards/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than two million customers across the United States and more than 146 countries. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction where RON is allowed and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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ViewTech to Exhibit Advanced Articulating Video Borescope Inspection Solutions at Offshore Technology Conference

HOUSTON, Texas, May 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — After last exhibiting in 2016, ViewTech Borescopes will return to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) to showcase its latest remote visual inspection technologies from May 4-7 at NRG Park. Highlighting solutions designed to support safer, more efficient inspections in offshore and subsea environments, they will join industry leaders from around the world as they explore innovations shaping the future of energy.

ViewTech Borescopes invites Offshore Technology Conference attendees to Booth 3303 for live demos of advanced inspection technology
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Attendees are invited to visit ViewTech Borescopes at Booth 3303 to experience live demonstrations of the company’s industry-leading video borescopes. Engineered for durability and precision, these tools enable inspectors to conduct non-destructive testing (NDT) in hard-to-reach areas throughout the oil and gas industry, reducing downtime and eliminating the need for costly equipment disassembly.

“OTC is a key event for connecting with offshore energy professionals who demand reliable, high-performance inspection solutions,” said Zack Wessels, Senior Sales Consultant at ViewTech Borescopes. “Our video borescopes help teams identify issues faster, minimize operational disruptions, and maintain the highest safety standards in challenging environments.”

ViewTech Borescopes’ equipment is widely used across offshore oil and gas platforms, subsea applications, and marine operations. With features such as 3D stereo measurement, high-resolution imaging, annotation and intuitive controls, the company’s solutions empower inspectors to make informed decisions in real time. Paired with the VJ-4, their Borescope Report Maker—Operator Driven Inspections (ODIN)—software streamlines the inspection process and delivers clear, professional reports that support faster, data-driven maintenance decisions.

In addition to product demonstrations, ViewTech representatives will be available to discuss customized inspection programs, rental options, and training services tailored to offshore industry needs.

Read more about the Offshore Technology Conference: https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/offshore-technology-conference-2026/

TRY BEFORE YOU BUY

ViewTech offers an exclusive No-Cost, No-Obligation Demo Program. This program allows end-users the opportunity to evaluate a ViewTech video borescope at their own MRO facility on their own aviation equipment, ensuring the technology meets their specific inspection requirements before any financial commitment.

VJ-3 AND VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE

The VJ-3 and VJ-4 mechanical articulating video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. With diameters as small as 0.85mm, the VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require significant effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes consist of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

ABOUT VIEWTECH BORESCOPES

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America’s top seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

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

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GHIRP to Host 5-Year Anniversary Spring Festival Amid Threats to Immigrant Legal Services and Growing ICE Presence

HOUSTON, Texas, April 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP) will host its 5-Year Anniversary Spring Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Dan Electro’s in Houston. The event will bring together community members and advocates to celebrate five years of impact while raising urgently needed funds to defend immigrants across the Galveston–Houston area.

Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP) 5-Year Anniversary Spring Festival Fundraiser
Image caption: Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project (GHIRP) 5-Year Anniversary Spring Festival Fundraiser.

This year’s Spring Festival comes at a pivotal and deeply challenging moment. Across Texas and the nation, immigrant communities are experiencing an expanded and increasingly aggressive ICE presence, while funding for legal services programs face growing threats. Together, these forces are pushing more children, survivors, and families into deportation proceedings without access to basic due process.

Legal representation is often the deciding factor between safety and separation, but access to attorneys and legal information remains alarmingly scarce. Nationwide, tens of thousands of people face immigration court each year without an attorney. In Texas, the gap is even more severe. As of the most recent data available (December 2025), only 27.8% of immigrants in deportation proceedings in Texas had legal representation, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC). National research consistently shows that immigrants with attorneys are up to 5x more likely to be successful in their case than those forced to navigate the system alone, underscoring how devastating the lack of counsel can be.

GHIRP exists to close that gap. The team provides free, high-quality legal services to immigrants, including survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other crimes; detained and unaccompanied immigrant children; and individuals seeking protection from deportation. Immigrants in the United States do not have the right to a government-appointed attorney, even when their freedom, safety, or family unity is at stake. Without representation, many are forced to navigate one of the most complex legal systems alone, often with life-altering consequences.

“Now more than ever, our community needs strong, well-resourced organizations standing up to protect immigrants confronting an immigration system that is becoming more punitive and less humane,” said Chiqui Sánchez Kennedy, Executive Director of GHIRP. “As enforcement expands and funding for supportive programs is threatened, the need for legal representation is growing more urgent every day.”

Over the past five years, GHIRP has built a proven model of holistic, trauma-informed legal representation, helping children, survivors, and families navigate one of the most complex immigration legal systems in the world. GHIRP’s mission is to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in the Galveston-Houston area.

The Spring Festival Fundraiser is designed to be both a celebration and a call to action. This family-friendly event will feature live music, multicultural food, kids’ activities, raffles, and community performances, while reminding attendees that private and unrestricted donations from the community are increasingly essential to fill dangerous funding gaps and keep life-saving legal services available to those in need.

Proceeds from the event will directly support GHIRP’s free legal services, helping ensure that immigrants in our community are not forced to face detention and deportation proceedings alone.

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About GHIRP

The Galveston-Houston Immigrant Representation Project is a nonprofit organization of dedicated lawyers and legal professionals committed to providing high-quality legal services to immigrants in the Galveston-Houston area. GHIRP offers comprehensive representation and holistic legal support to protect the dignity, safety, and rights of immigrants.

GHIRP’s mission is to build a resilient, diverse community by providing comprehensive representation and holistic legal services to immigrants in need.

Website: https://ghirp.org/

Donate: https://ghirp.org/donate/

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Hann Builders and Collaborative Design Group Showcase the Ivanhoe Modern Home on the 2026 Houston Modern Home Tour

A Houston builder, architect, and interior designer reveal how a 20-year partnership and shared commitment to craft produced one of the tour's most distinctive residences

HOUSTON, Texas, March 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hann Builders and Collaborative Design Group Architecture and Interiors will open the doors of the Ivanhoe Modern Home, located in Houston’s Afton Oaks neighborhood, on March 28 as part of the 2026 Houston Modern Home Tour, a self-guided showcase of five of the city’s most compelling contemporary residences.

The Ivanhoe Modern Home in Houston’s Afton Oaks neighborhood. Photography by Felix Sanchez.
Photo caption: The Ivanhoe Modern Home in Houston’s Afton Oaks neighborhood. Photography by Felix Sanchez.

TWENTY YEARS OF BUILDING TOGETHER

The partnership between Hann Builders and Collaborative Design Group stretches back more than two decades. Their first project together was a 15,000-square-foot residence in Sugar Land. Since then, Hann and Bufalini have collaborated on homes across Houston’s most sought-after neighborhoods, developing a shorthand that lets each bring out the best in the other’s work. When Olivia Bufalini stepped into leadership at CDG in 2023, she brought a new generation of design thinking to a partnership already built on trust.

“Stephen is a builder with a project manager’s mindset. He is focused on what happens between now and completion, down to the smallest detail,” said Mark Bufalini, a fellow of the American Institute of Architects and the American Society of Interior Designers, and principal of Collaborative Design Group. “When you have that level of trust, you can push the design further because you know the execution will match.”

A DESIGN SHAPED BY THREE DISCIPLINES

Extreme drainage requirements and on-site detention created engineering challenges before construction could begin. Hann’s team resolved the permitting and site work long before the first wall went up, clearing the path for the design to unfold without compromise.

From the street, the Ivanhoe Modern Home reads as warm and contemporary. The exterior features steel siding imprinted with high-resolution wood grain, a solution the team chose after years of watching traditional wood siding deteriorate in Houston’s climate. The result reads as white oak with the resilience of metal. Inside, a real wood statement ceiling carries the same tone, with Hann matching the indoor stain to the exterior siding for a seamless connection between outside and in.

“Every home teaches you something new,” said Stephen Hann, founder of Hann Builders. “On this one, it was finding a way to give the homeowners the warmth of real wood on the exterior without the maintenance issues Houston’s climate creates. The steel siding with a wood-grain imprint was the answer, and matching the interior wood ceiling to that tone tied the whole design together.”

The first floor is organized as a single, flowing entertaining environment. An open plan connects the family and dining areas to a glass-enclosed wine room, an elliptical bar designed by Collaborative Design Group, and a fully integrated golf simulator. Expansive sliding glass doors along the rear elevation dissolve the boundary between the interior and the pool and landscaped yard beyond.

Olivia Bufalini led the interior design around how the family actually lives.

“The interiors were thoughtfully conceived with family living at the forefront, beginning with finishes chosen for their durability, ease of care, and timeless appeal. A serene palette of soft hues, clean modern lines, and layers of warm wood create a home that feels both elevated and effortlessly livable,” said Olivia Bufalini, COO and Design Director of Collaborative Design Group. “This design language carries seamlessly into the furnishings, where comfort meets intention, resulting in spaces that are inviting, refined, and designed to be enjoyed by every member of the family.”

LIVING IN THE DETAILS

The primary suite features a dual-entry bath with separate his-and-her zones, each with its own water closet and dressing closet, sharing shower access. Five additional ensuite bedrooms accommodate immediate and extended family. A secondary staircase leads to an exercise room and a private retreat overlooking the two-story garage through interior glazing, where a specialty car sits on a raised lift. A dedicated playroom completes the upper level.

The main staircase serves as a sculptural focal point that expresses itself both inside and out. A dramatic two-sided fireplace anchors the two-story family room and foyer, while an upper-level circulation gallery visually connects the home’s private spaces.

ABOUT THE 2026 HOUSTON MODERN HOME TOUR

The self-guided tour takes place Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets start at $20 and are available at houstonmodernhomestour.com. Visitors can tour homes at their own pace in any order and meet the architects, designers and builders inside each home. High-resolution images available upon request.

ABOUT HANN BUILDERS

Hann Builders is a Houston-based luxury custom home builder led by Stephen Hann, who has been building fine homes since 1993. The firm specializes in new construction and large-scale renovations across Houston’s most prestigious neighborhoods, delivering a boutique, hands-on building experience rooted in craftsmanship, communication and lasting relationships. Learn more at https://hannbuilt.com/.

ABOUT COLLABORATIVE DESIGN GROUP

Collaborative Design Group Architecture and Interiors is an award-winning, full-service architecture and interior design firm led by principal Mark Bufalini, AIA, ASID, and COO and Design Director Olivia Bufalini, ASID. Based in Houston since 2006, CDG has been selected as an AIA Home Tour participant every year since 2019 and has won numerous Star Awards, ASID Awards and Prism Awards. Learn more at https://cdgai.com/.

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ViewTech Borescopes to Demonstrate VJ-3 and VJ-4 Borescopes for Corrosion-Sensitive Industries at AMPP 2026

HOUSTON, Texas, March 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of high-quality video borescopes for remote visual inspection, will exhibit at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026, taking place March 15–19, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Attendees are invited to visit ViewTech at Booth #2309 to see the latest advancements in remote visual inspection technology and learn how the VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes can improve maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency across corrosion-sensitive industries.

A field professional performs a remote visual inspection of industrial piping using a ViewTech borescope
Image caption: A field professional performs a remote visual inspection of industrial piping using a ViewTech borescope, highlighting the technology featured by ViewTech Borescopes at Booth #2309 during the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo.

Hosted by the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, the annual conference is the world’s largest event dedicated to corrosion control, coatings, and materials protection. With thousands of engineers, inspectors, asset owners, and industry leaders in attendance, the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026 features an expansive exhibition hall highlighting the latest innovations in corrosion mitigation, materials performance, and asset integrity solutions.

At Booth #2309, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its full line of professional-grade video borescopes designed to deliver clear, real-time inspection inside pipes, tanks, turbines, engines, and other hard-to-access equipment. ViewTech’s industrial borescopes help maintenance teams detect corrosion, cracking, and foreign object debris without disassembly, reducing downtime and inspection costs.

“Attending events like the AMPP Annual Conference give us the opportunity to connect directly with professionals responsible for protecting critical infrastructure,” said James Shomin, Customer Outreach Manager for ViewTech Borescopes. “Remote visual inspection plays a key role in proactive maintenance, and we’re excited to demonstrate how our VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes help teams inspect faster, safer, and with greater accuracy.”

Conference attendees are encouraged to stop by Booth #2309 to meet the ViewTech team, explore the latest inspection technology, and discuss applications across industries including oil and gas, power generation, manufacturing, aerospace, and infrastructure.

Read more about AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026:
https://www.viewtech.com/about-us/tradeshows/ampp-annual-conference-expo-2026

ABOUT VIEWTECH BORESCOPES

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America’s top seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

VJ-3 AND VJ-4 VIDEO BORESCOPE

The VJ-3 and VJ-4 mechanical articulating video borescopes are nondestructive visual testing instruments used for the remote visual inspection of machinery, equipment, and components. With diameters as small as 0.85mm, the VJ-3 and VJ-4 facilitate the visual recording and photo documentation of an inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require significant effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 and VJ-4 video borescopes consist of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs and the base unit with control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

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

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NotaryCam surpasses 2 million lifetime notarizations, doubles credit card transaction volume in 2025

HOUSTON, Texas., Jan. 30, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a standout year in 2025, having reached more than 2 million successful notarizations to date, including more than 238,000 notarizations completed this year. The company also doubled both its credit card transaction volume and the number of servicers using loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, exemplifying growing industry adoption of digital solutions.

Infographic: NotaryCam year in review 2025
Image caption: Infographic: NotaryCam year in review 2025.

“2025 was a pivotal year for NotaryCam as we saw record adoption of remote online notarization across real estate, servicing and credit workflows,” said Brian Webster, president and CEO of NotaryCam. “Surpassing the 2 million notarization milestone reflects not only the scalability of our technology, but the trust our clients place in us to deliver secure, compliant and reliable digital transactions. As demand for RON continues to accelerate, we remain focused on expanding access, strengthening integrations and helping the industry modernize with confidence.”

In 2025, NotaryCam also played a central role in Stewart’s launch of Signer’s Choice, a premier, all-in-one signing solution that unifies NotaryCam’s industry-leading remote online notarization technology with Signature Closers’ nationwide in-person signing network. The combination brings together two proven Stewart companies under a single brand, delivering unmatched flexibility for title companies, lenders and institutions navigating increasingly complex signing requirements.

By integrating RON and in-person signing capabilities into one compliant, scalable solution, Signer’s Choice eliminates the fragmentation that has long challenged the signing process, allowing transactions to move seamlessly forward without redraws, rekeying, alternate providers or costly delays.

“The launch of Signer’s Choice was one of the most important milestones of the year for us,” Webster said. “By bringing Signature Closers together with NotaryCam under a single brand, we’ve created a truly unified signing experience that gives our clients the flexibility to move between remote and in-person notarization without disruption. It’s a powerful extension of our mission to modernize transactions while preserving the human-driven service the industry depends on.”

The company onboarded more than 60 new enterprise clients and 149 independent notaries. NotaryCam expanded existing partnerships and integrated with several additional partners expanding its footprint in mortgage servicing and originations. In addition, the company achieved a Trustpilot score of 4.9 and an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 88, based on more than 13,000 responses with an average score of 9.6, reflecting exceptional customer satisfaction.

NotaryCam’s 2025 achievements solidify the company’s position as a trusted provider of digital notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, powered by its scalable, MISMO-certified eClose360® platform. Featuring secure signing rooms and flexible integration capabilities, the platform continues to set industry benchmarks for reliability and operational efficiency.

Multiple industry recognitions underscored NotaryCam’s expertise:

  • The company was included in the HousingWire Tech100 for the seventh consecutive year.
  • President and CEO Brian Webster was honored as a HousingWire Vanguard.
  • Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon was named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter.

ABOUT NOTARYCAM, A STEWART COMPANY

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is a leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every allowable jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

NEWS SOURCE: NotaryCam Inc.


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NotaryCam Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon honored as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon has been honored as a 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter. The award is given to technology leaders driving impactful innovation in the housing industry. Bisaillon is honored for his work bridging the gap between technology development and end-user needs to advance digital closing solutions through automation and integrative closing processes.

NotaryCam Enterprise Product Manager Joseph Bisaillon honored as HousingWire Tech Trendsetter
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Bisaillon has played a central role in shaping the evolution of digital closings and driving industry-wide adoption of remote online notarization (RON), helping lenders adapt to a more connected, fully digital ecosystem. Previously, he led development of one of the first MISMO-certified RON platforms, contributing to national standards and legislation that paved the way for secure online notarization. Working with NotaryCam, Bisaillon continues driving innovation by integrating previously fragmented processes through AI tools that classify documents, validate compliance and enhance accuracy and efficiency in the signing process. His leadership in unifying RON, eSignature, IPEN, and mobile notarization within a single platform has further helped lenders and title partners accelerate closings while maintaining the highest levels of compliance and borrower trust.

Bisaillon’s guidance has also been instrumental to the success of NotaryCam’s Done For You program, which is designed to minimize disruption and make eClosings accessible through lenders’ title partners. His contributions to behind-the-scenes processes such as eNote creation and registration have enhanced efficiency, introduced innovative solutions, and ensured that lenders and title partners alike experience a seamless transition into electronic closings.

“The mortgage and title industries are at a turning point. Connecting systems, people, and data in ways that drive real efficiency and trust is critical,” said Bisaillon. “It’s a privilege to receive recognition for all that our team at NotaryCam continues to accomplish as we focus on developing technology that meets regulatory standards while simplifying the closing experience for everyone involved.”

“The 2025 Tech Trendsetters exemplify the creativity and execution that define the next generation of housing innovation,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “Whether it’s advancing AI and automation, strengthening data ecosystems, or elevating the digital experience for professionals and consumers alike, these leaders are shaping the future of a more efficient housing sector.”

Explore the full list of 2025 HousingWire Tech Trendsetter award recipients: https://www.housingwire.com/techtrendsetters/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers across the United States and more than 146 countries. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction where RON is allowed and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

About HousingWire

HousingWire is 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.

Explore more at www.housingwire.com.

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NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform supports MISMO’s SMART Doc v3 standard for electronic HELOCs

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that its eClose360® platform is fully compatible with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization’s (MISMO) newly published SMART Doc® V3 standard for electronic home equity lines of credit (eHELOCs).

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The MISMO eHELOC standard provides a common framework for originating, closing and servicing eHELOCs by defining the data, document structure and process requirements needed to create a SMART Doc® V3 file. It establishes consistent formats for key sections of a HELOC agreement—including agreement details, advance terms, interest terms, payment terms and closing costs—and maps the required fields to ensure interoperability between lenders, settlement service providers and investors.

NotaryCam’s eClose360 platform aligns with these requirements by enabling compliant remote online notarizations, automating document tagging and preparation to reduce errors, generating and managing eNotes through government-sponsored enterprise-approved vendors, and securely depositing and delivering completed eNotes via its integrated eVault. Together, these capabilities allow lenders to originate and close eHELOCs in full compliance with MISMO’s SMART Doc V3 specification while streamlining operations and enhancing borrower convenience.

“By ensuring our platform is compatible with MISMO’s eHELOC standard, we are enabling lenders and settlement partners to confidently bring digital mortgage innovation to the home equity market,” said Brian Webster, president and CEO of NotaryCam. “Our eClose360 platform delivers the consistency and compliance required for eHELOC originations while maintaining the speed, security and borrower-friendly experience lenders expect from modern closings.”

For more information on NotaryCam’s RON and eClosing services, visit https://www.notarycam.com/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers across the United States and more than 146 countries. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction where RON is allowed and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes employment and other documents allowed by law. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promotor Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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NotaryCam partners with Dovenmuehle and RUTH RUHL, P.C. to streamline loan modifications with remote online notarization

HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced it has partnered with mortgage subservicing leader Dovenmuehle Mortgage Inc. and Texas-based law firm RUTH RUHL, P.C. to offer remote online notarization (RON) services for loan modification agreements. This collaboration aims to modernize the loss mitigation process by improving efficiency, reducing cost and friction and enhancing the borrower experience.

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Using NotaryCam’s secure RON platform, Dovenmuehle and RUTH RUHL, P.C. facilitate compliant, real-time digital notarization of loan modification documents. This eliminates the need for borrowers to attend in-person appointments or coordinate limited-time windows with traditional notaries.

“Adding RON to the loss mitigation toolkit doesn’t just simplify the process for borrowers, it creates tangible operational and financial benefits for servicers and their clients,” said Brian Webster, president and CEO of NotaryCam. “By enabling faster turnaround of notarized documents, RON helps servicers meet critical deadlines, limit the accrual of daily interest costs tied to warehouse lines and support more effective hedge execution for lenders.”

For subservicers and legal partners supporting lenders and investors, every day a loan modification is delayed can increase carrying costs, create liquidity strain and risk falling outside of securitization or repooling timelines. RON shortens these cycles by eliminating common bottlenecks associated with traditional notarization, which is often a friction point for both borrowers and servicers.

“At Dovenmuehle, we’re focused on streamlining operations in ways that empower borrowers and protect our clients’ bottom line,” said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President of Default Servicing Ron Malik. “Partnering with NotaryCam and RUTH RUHL, P.C. supports our ongoing effort to enhance loss mitigation servicing with tools and technologies that make a meaningful difference without compromising compliance.”

“This partnership is rooted in shared values, efficiency, integrity and exceptional customer service,” said Ruth Ruhl, founder and president of RUTH RUHL, P.C. “With NotaryCam’s platform, we’ve significantly reduced turn times and seen strong feedback from both servicers and borrowers. It’s clear that RON is the future of loss mitigation, and we’re proud to help lead that evolution.”

As more lenders explore the benefits of digital notarization, Dovenmuehle plans to expand its use of NotaryCam’s platform across its client base. NotaryCam’s solution is currently available in all states where RON is authorized, which includes 45 states and the District of Columbia. It is supported by a robust nationwide network of experienced, highly trained notaries.

For more information on NotaryCam’s RON services, visit https://www.notarycam.com.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers across the United States and more than 146 countries. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction where RON is allowed and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes employment and other documents allowed by law. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promotor Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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NotaryCam helps major credit card issuers fight fraud and reduce time to resolution with RON-based identity verification

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the continued expansion of its fraud prevention use cases within the credit card industry. Through its secure, on-demand RON platform, NotaryCam enables major U.S. card issuers to accelerate identity verification, reduce time to resolution and intervene earlier in the fraud lifecycle, often before financial losses are incurred.

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Global payment card fraud losses reached $33 billion in 2023 and are expected to cumulatively total more than $403 billion over the next 10 years, with a disproportionate amount occurring in the United States [*note:1]. Meanwhile, U.S.-based fraud prevention efforts remain costly and reactive. Each $1 of fraud loss costs financial firms more than $5 when accounting for investigation, recovery and operational burden [*note:2].

By integrating NotaryCam’s platform into their customer identity verification workflows, credit card issuers can shift from reactive fraud mitigation to proactive fraud prevention. For one major issuer, NotaryCam is flagging an average of 7 to 10 potentially fraudulent transactions per week, streamlining decision-making while strengthening compliance and audit trails.

“Most identity fraud is caught eventually, but it’s often too late. The financial damage has already been done,” said Brian Webster, president of NotaryCam. “By embedding RON earlier in the customer journey, NotaryCam helps card issuers detect and resolve identity mismatches before accounts are misused or fraudulent applications are approved.”

The time savings are equally significant. Before adopting RON, cardholders were required to locate and visit an in-person notary, a process that introduced delays of several days. Now, applicants can schedule and complete a secure online notarization through NotaryCam in minutes, 24/7. For example, one credit card provider uses NotaryCam to validate identities for applicants whose submissions trigger enhanced verification, while another requires identity validation before reactivating cards flagged as lost or compromised.

NotaryCam supports its credit card clients through a flexible service model: institutions can either license NotaryCam’s platform for internal use or refer customers to NotaryCam’s professional notary pool. The platform is integrated across fraud prevention, banking, deposit and card operations functions, delivering reliable performance at scale.

“With fraud attacks growing more complex and costly, card issuers need identity verification solutions that work in real time and across multiple departments,” added Webster. “NotaryCam delivers a seamless experience for both customers and compliance teams while helping issuers avoid the long-tail costs of identity fraud.”

To learn more about how NotaryCam helps financial institutions reduce fraud and accelerate customer identity validation, visit: https://www.notarycam.com/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for hundreds of thousands of customers in all U.S. states where allowed and more than 146 countries. With a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses and includes employment and other documents allowed by law. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promotor Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

CITATIONS:

[1] https://nilsonreport.com/newsletters/1276/

[2] https://risk.lexisnexis.com/insights-resources/research/us-ca-true-cost-of-fraud-study#financialservices

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NotaryCam Certified to Provide Remote Online Notarization Services in Vermont

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 19, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, its certification to perform RON services in the state of Vermont. This development follows Vermont’s enactment of legislation supporting remote notarizations, allowing notaries with a Special Endorsement to perform digital notarizations in the state.

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With this certification, Vermont-based notaries can now leverage NotaryCam’s secure platform to complete notarizations digitally, expanding access to convenient, compliant and fraud-resistant notarial services. This advancement empowers lenders and real estate professionals operating in Vermont to streamline borrower interactions without compromising on security or legal integrity.

“RON can not only increase convenience but also support fraud prevention strategies,” said Brian Webster, president of NotaryCam. “With RON acceptance increasing nationwide, we’re eager to continue delivering secure, innovative RON solutions to help lenders build processes to prepare for an increasingly digital future.”

To date, 47 states and the District of Columbia have enacted legislation enabling remote e-notarization, with Vermont being the most recent to join. NotaryCam’s platform supports both e-signatures and RON, ensuring electronic documents meet state and federal compliance standards. The platform is available as a licensed software solution for enterprises and independent notaries, or users can access NotaryCam’s nationwide network of professional notaries for on-demand services.

For more information on RON legislation in Vermont, visit the National Notary Association: https://www.nationalnotary.org/knowledge-center/news/law-updates/vt-administrative-rules-2025.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is a leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every allowable jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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NotaryCam honored on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of premier technology providers for the 7th time

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious Tech100 awards program. Now in its 13th year, HousingWire Magazine’s Tech100 program honors the most innovative and impactful organizations in the mortgage and real estate industries. NotaryCam has been recognized for its unique “Done For You” eClosing program, record growth, an increased nationwide footprint and industry-leading customer satisfaction.

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Over the past year, NotaryCam executed over 154,000 RON transactions, including a 26% increase in loss mitigation-related transactions. Serving over one million users globally, NotaryCam’s industry-leading 86 Net Promoter Score (NPS, with over 23,427 responses and a mean score of 9.5), reflects its ability to meet growing demand from lenders for exceptional user experience and borrower support. NotaryCam expanded its nationwide footprint by securing RON provider approvals in South Dakota and California, positioning itself to support transactions in states that recently passed RON legislation. Additionally, NotaryCam grew its client base by adding over 75 new customers and expanding into new verticals, solidifying its role as a leader in digital notarization solutions.

The Tech100 list can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions for the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day. NotaryCam’s eClose 360® platform helps lenders address borrower demand for digital mortgage solutions by providing an end-to-end eClosing solution. Seamlessly integrated with top document providers such as DocMagic and Asurity, NotaryCam supports lenders and title companies, reduces human error, improves closing times and delivers secure, customizable signing room options. Its advanced features provide automated tagging, generate compliant eNotes and enable secure eVault management.

“Our record-breaking growth and expanded footprint highlight the growing demand for digital transformation in real estate and mortgage transactions,” said Brian Webster, president of NotaryCam. “By securing RON provider approvals in key states like South Dakota and California, NotaryCam is positioned to meet evolving market needs while ensuring a superior customer experience.”

“The 2025 Tech100 honorees are driving real transformation in mortgage and real estate,” said Sarah Wheeler, Editor-in-Chief at HousingWire. “These companies are not just enhancing processes—they’re redefining what’s possible. From streamlining lending operations to elevating the real estate experience, their innovations are paving the way for a more efficient and dynamic housing market.”

Explore the full list of 2025 HousingWire Tech100 honorees: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/here-are-the-2025-tech100-mortgage-honorees/.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is the leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers across the United States and more than 146 countries. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every jurisdiction where RON is allowed and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

About HousingWire

HousingWire is 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.

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NotaryCam Drives Digital Transformation with Record Growth in 2024

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced a milestone year in 2024, having completed more than 154,000 RON transactions. The company also experienced a 26% increase in loss mitigation-related RON transactions through its real estate vertical, reflecting its ability to address lenders’ needs for efficient borrower support.

NotaryCam Drives Digital Transformation with Record Growth in 2024
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“2024 has been a pivotal year for NotaryCam as we’ve embraced new opportunities and tackled industry challenges head-on,” said Brian Webster, president of NotaryCam. “Through the expansion of our platform, enhancements to client support, and unwavering commitment to innovation, we’re empowering lenders, title companies and borrowers to fully embrace the digital transformation of real estate and mortgage closings.”

NotaryCam achieved key state approvals in South Dakota and California, paving the way for expanded digital notarization capabilities nationwide. This growth enabled the company to onboard more than 75 new clients and extend its services across multiple verticals.

Among its most notable 2024 achievements, NotaryCam:

  • Launched its “Done For You” eClosing program, providing seamless transitions to full digital closings, complete with eNote creation and secure eVault options.
  • Enhanced platform features with integrations like DocMagic, reducing document error rates and improving signing accuracy through conditional annotations and grouped tags.
  • Maintained an industry-leading Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 86, based on over 23,000 responses with an average score of 9.5, reflecting exceptional customer satisfaction.

NotaryCam’s 2024 accomplishments continue positioning the company as a trusted partner for digital notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, supported by its scalable, MISMO-certified eClose360® platform. With advanced features, including automated tagging, secure signing rooms and integration flexibility, the platform has become a benchmark for reliability and efficiency in the industry.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

NotaryCam, a Stewart-owned company, is a leader in online notarization and mortgage eClosing solutions, having notarized documents worldwide for more than a million customers. The company’s eClose360® platform delivers the “perfect” online mortgage closing in every allowable jurisdiction and supports all eClosing scenarios with a flexible workflow for document recording and unparalleled identity verification, security and customer convenience. In addition to real estate transactions, NotaryCam provides RON services to many Fortune 500 companies as well as small and midsize businesses. The company also proudly maintains an industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

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

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Bridging Policy and People: How Nonprofit Story Bank Preserves Stories to Inspire Action

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — As the nation honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and anticipates the transition to a new administration, the importance of amplifying the voices of those impacted by policies has never been greater. Nonprofit Story Bank is stepping forward to ensure these voices—the human stories behind the policies—are neither muffled or ignored.

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In today’s shifting social and media environment, where platforms like TikTok face restrictions and companies like Meta adjust their approach to fact-checking, platforms dedicated to truthful storytelling are increasingly critical. Nonprofit Story Bank provides an essential space to archive and share the stories of nonprofit organizations working directly with communities to address pressing issues.

“Policies affect real people in profound ways,” says Lisa N. Alexander, Executive Director of Nonprofit Story Bank. “Our mission is to connect policymakers, media, and the public with the stories that highlight the human impact of decisions made at every level.”

Nonprofit Story Bank focuses on:

Archiving Stories: Building a repository of narratives that reflect the lived experiences of individuals and communities.

Amplifying Voices: Sharing these stories widely to ensure they inform public discourse and decision-making.

Empowering Change: Supporting communities in advocating for their needs and priorities through accessible storytelling.

Releasing this message ahead of the inauguration and the official MLK Day celebration underscores the pressing need to amplify stories that champion justice, equality, and understanding during this transformative moment in history. Nonprofit Story Bank is committed to ensuring these voices are preserved and shared—not merely as a record of the past but as a catalyst for action and a bridge to deeper, more meaningful connections.

“In a time when endless information often drowns out the voices of those directly impacted by policies, storytelling is still one of the most powerful tools we have,” says Alexander. “Nonprofit Story Bank is dedicated to ensuring these voices are heard and their stories remembered.”

We invite nonprofit organizations, activists, and community leaders to join us in this mission. Together, we can document and share the stories that shape our world.

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

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Healthcare Insurance Policies Fuel Crisis: The Silent Killer of Home Care Agencies

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 30, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A troubling reality in the healthcare industry has come to light: health care insurance companies are being allowed to prioritize profits over people, causing a devastating ripple effect that results in nearly 50% of home care agencies closing their doors within five years, says Ace Compliance Consulting. As the baby boomers retire, this systemic failure threatens the very fabric of our healthcare ecosystem and leaves vulnerable populations without essential care.

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According to recent studies, home care agencies are disproportionately impacted by unfair reimbursement practices, delays in claim approvals, and rising operational costs driven by insurance loopholes. These obstacles make it nearly impossible for agencies to sustain operations, leaving patients stranded and caregivers jobless.

“This is more than a business crisis; it’s a humanitarian crisis,” said Charlene Taylor, CEO at Ace Compliance Consulting. “When home care agencies close, families at their most vulnerable state, lose access to the care they rely on, and dedicated healthcare workers lose their livelihoods. This isn’t just about numbers—this is about the impact on people’s lives.”

KEY ISSUES: HOW INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE UNDERMINING HOME CARE

  1. Non-Payments: Insurance companies such as United Healthcare and Texas Healthspring, grant prior authorization for the agency to render services and fail to pay the agency after the agency has rendered services to patients, paid nursing, home care aids, and therapy staff.
  2. Delayed Reimbursements: Home care agencies often wait months for insurance companies to process claims, creating cash flow challenges that lead to closures.
  3. Arbitrary Denials: Insurance providers deny claims for essential care, forcing agencies to absorb costs or pass them onto patients.
  4. Reduced Coverage Rates: Insurers frequently cut reimbursement rates, leaving agencies unable to cover the cost of care and payroll for caregivers.

THE IMPACT: A LOOMING PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS

With the aging population rapidly increasing, the need for home care services has never been greater. Yet, the actions of the health insurance industry are eroding this critical sector.

  • 50% of home care agencies close within five years due to financial strain.
  • Millions of seniors and individuals with chronic illnesses are left without access to quality care.
  • The caregiver workforce dwindles, exacerbating a growing labor shortage in the healthcare industry.

A CALL TO ACTION

The time to act is now. Regulators, policymakers, and industry leaders must hold health insurance companies accountable for their role in undermining home care agencies.

Key recommendations include:

  • Insurance Oversight Board: Provide oversight and support for agency owners to file complaints that are investigated with legal and financial ramifications against the Insurance companies.
  • Legislative Reforms: Mandate timely reimbursements and fair compensation for home care services.
  • Transparency Standards: Require insurers to disclose reimbursement practices and payment timelines.
  • Public Awareness Campaigns: Notifications of non-payments and denials for care or services must be provided to both the agency and the patient. Educate patients and families about their rights and the importance of supporting home care providers.

VOICES OF CHANGE

Stories from the front lines reveal the human toll of this crisis:

  • The CEO of an agency forced to lay off employees, transfer patients to another agency, and closed its door permanently due to over $500k in unpaid insurance claims with prior authorizations.
  • A single mother in Houston forced to quit her job because her home care agency closed, leaving her without care for her disabled child.
  • A 78-year-old veteran in Houston struggling to find care after his local agency was shuttered due to mounting insurance disputes.

“If we don’t fix this, we’re setting ourselves up for a healthcare catastrophe,” added Charlene Taylor. “We must protect the backbone of our healthcare system before it collapses entirely.”

Join the Movement

Ace Compliance Consulting invites healthcare providers, advocates, and concerned citizens to join the fight for fairness in the healthcare insurance industry. Together, we can ensure that home care agencies thrive and continue to provide life-saving care to those who need it most.

About Ace Compliance Consulting:

Ace Compliance Consulting is a leading startup and compliance consulting company with programs to support home care agency owners to be profitable, maintain compliance, and achieve success in home care with peace of mind. https://www.acecompliance.org/

For media inquiries or to share your story, contact:
Charlene Taylor
Success Strategist
Ace Compliance Consulting
(713) 995-8146
acecares2@gmail.com

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NotaryCam hires Sam McPherson as new Head of Customer Success

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the appointment of Sam McPherson as the new Head of Customer Success. In this role, McPherson will oversee customer relationships, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience while driving retention and advocacy.

"We are pleased to welcome Sam to the NotaryCam team. His depth of experience in developing customer success strategies, especially within digital environments, makes him an ideal fit as we continue to grow," said Brian Webster, President of NotaryCam. "Sam's proven ability to scale processes, foster deep customer relationships and drive meaningful results will be instrumental as we enhance our client services and maintain our position as the leader in remote online notarization. We're confident that our customers will continue to experience best-in-class support and innovation under Sam's leadership."

McPherson brings over a decade of experience in customer success and growth strategies within the B2B SaaS sector. He has held key roles, including Director of Growth and Customer Success at Hire Ground and Director of Customer Success at SharpSpring, where he developed innovative onboarding and customer engagement programs that increased client satisfaction and retention rates. His expertise in building and leading teams that drive long-term success aligns with NotaryCam's mission to deliver secure, convenient, scalable eClosing and online notarization solutions.

"NotaryCam has a stellar reputation in the industry, and I'm honored to join a company that has consistently set the standard for excellence in eClosings and online notarization," said McPherson. "I look forward to contributing to the continued success of our customers by helping them maximize the value they get from our solutions."

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company

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

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

News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced the appointment of Sam McPherson as the new Head of Customer Success. In this role, McPherson will oversee customer relationships, focusing on delivering an exceptional client experience while driving retention and advocacy.

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

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Florida’s Leading Podiatric Group Takes A Giant Leap Into Texas

SPRING, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Houston, we don't have a foot care problem - now that Modern Foot & Ankle has moved into the Lone Star State. The podiatric group originated in Florida and has a strong presence in Tampa, Orlando, and Palm Beach. But with its recent acquisition of a clinic in Spring, Texas, Modern Foot & Ankle enters a watershed moment.

According to Erika Correa, the vice president of operations for Texas, expanding to a new state has been a pivotal and ambitious undertaking-one that reshapes the group's identity and reaffirms its commitment to broadening access to exceptional podiatric healthcare.

"We view the expansion as a remarkable opportunity to extend our unique brand of high-quality, technology-driven, and patient-centric care to even more individuals," she elaborated. "We're excited for Texans to experience the superior level of service that defines Modern Foot & Ankle."

The podiatric field is growing quickly in Texas, continued Correa, which is home to many state-of-the-art facilities and hospitals. She added that the group is "always looking for ways to expand both geographically and technologically, so Texas is the perfect place for growth."

Located outside of Houston at 2616 FM 2920 Road in Spring, the group's newest clinic was originally founded more than 25 years ago by Robert J. Moore III, DPM, a board-certified podiatric surgeon. Dr. Moore will stay on as the office's sole practitioner, as his dedication to patient care and ties to the area make him an invaluable addition to the Modern Foot & Ankle team.

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Moore and his staff to the MFA family," said Correa. "His values align perfectly with ours, and we look forward to working together to continue providing top-tier podiatric services to the Spring community."

Dr. Moore says he shares her enthusiasm and is excited to introduce the group's reputation for excellence to Texas. He plans to leverage the organization's resources to promote foot and ankle wellness in innovative ways.

"I can think of no better partner than Modern Foot & Ankle to expand what we have created here in Spring to other parts of Houston and Texas," said Dr. Moore. "The confluence of our office's commitment to strong relationships and MFA's technological and operational expertise makes us an unstoppable force."

Though the Spring clinic officially transitioned into a Modern Foot & Ankle location this month, the group has immediate plans to launch more offices in Texas. Correa says the leadership team is in the early stages of opening another clinic in the Houston area and intends to grow rapidly from there.

"Convenience is key to our healthcare model," she explained. "We prioritize convenience by not only offering multiple locations within each serviced area but also by providing extended office hours and access to on-site diagnostic equipment. This ensures our physicians can deliver swift and comprehensive assessments and enables our patients to prioritize their foot health without compromising their busy lives."

Patients of the Spring clinic can expect to receive the group's signature experience: compassionate care complemented by excellent customer service. With a focus on education and fostering strong doctor-patient relationships, Dr. Moore and Modern Foot & Ankle are dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal foot health and improve their overall well-being.

"I eagerly anticipate the ongoing opportunity to treat and educate my community for years to come," said Dr. Moore. "With MFA on board, our journey promises to elevate even further, ensuring enhanced care for all."

For appointments and inquiries, patients can visit book.mfahealth.com or call 1-844-MODERN9.

About Modern Foot & Ankle®

Through Big-City Technology. Small-Town Care.® Modern Foot & Ankle is reshaping the patient experience and curating a progressive model for podiatric healthcare. Our physicians provide comprehensive medical and surgical solutions for foot and ankle conditions in clinics throughout Florida and Texas. With 24/7 online booking and check-in, extended office hours, advanced on-site equipment, and cutting-edge treatment options, Modern Foot & Ankle serves patients efficiently, comfortably, and on their schedule.

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

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News from Modern Foot and Ankle

Houston, we don't have a foot care problem - now that Modern Foot & Ankle has moved into the Lone Star State. The podiatric group originated in Florida and has a strong presence in Tampa, Orlando, and Palm Beach. But with its recent acquisition of a clinic in Spring, Texas, Modern Foot & Ankle enters a watershed moment.

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NotaryCam Achieves Record RON Growth in 2023

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced significant growth in 2023, expanding its independent notary platform customer base by 46% and the number of loss mitigation-related RON transactions by 115%. The company also increased its medical credentialling remote notarizations by 45%, executing transactions in 160 out of 192 countries worldwide, and augmented its nationwide footprint by becoming an approved RON provider in North Carolina, Delaware and Illinois. With the passage of California's RON legislation in late 2023, NotaryCam also prepared its platform to begin supporting transactions in this state.

"We have taken massive strides this past year toward nationwide acceptance of RON and eNotary services," said NotaryCam president Brian Webster. "With a 10% increase in year-over-year total transactions - even in a down market - NotaryCam is poised to drive even more RON adoption across multiple verticals in 2024 while also continuing to champion mortgage lenders' digital transformation efforts."

NotaryCam's accomplishments contributed to maintaining its industry-leading 99.8 percent customer satisfaction rating and the highest Net Promoter Score (NPS) amongst the best global tech brands.

The company's other 2023 achievements include:

* Suzanne Singer's appointment as Director of Sales and Marketing;

* President Brian Webster's selection as a 2023 Vanguard awards program recipient by HousingWire and recognition as one of 2023's Best in Finance by Inman;

* The additional integration with Asurity® Partners' cutting-edge mortgage document generation platform - Propel™; and

* Inclusion in HousingWire's annual TECH100 awards program for the fifth year.

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

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

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

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News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and leading remote online notarization (RON) provider for real estate and legal transactions, announced significant growth in 2023, expanding its independent notary platform customer base by 46% and the number of loss mitigation-related RON transactions by 115%. The company also increased its medical credentialling remote notarizations by 45%, executing transactions in 160 out of 192 countries worldwide.

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

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NotaryCam makes its 6th appearance on HousingWire’s annual Tech100 list of innovative technology

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious Tech100 awards program by HousingWire, a leading industry publication.

Over the past year, NotaryCam executed more than 180,000 RON transactions. The company also grew its independent notary platform customer base by 46% and increased the number of loss mitigation-related RON transactions by 115%. In addition, the company expanded its nationwide footprint by becoming an approved RON provider in North Carolina, Delaware and Illinois. With the passage of California's RON bill this year, NotaryCam has also prepared its platform to support RON transactions in that state.

Now in its 12th year, the Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a comprehensive list of the most innovative and impactful organizations in the industry. The list can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the challenges that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day.

"We're honored to secure a spot on the HousingWire Tech100 list for the sixth consecutive year, alongside exceptional companies," expressed Brian Webster, President of NotaryCam. "For years, NotaryCam has led the way in the Remote Online Notarization (RON) domain, an area we consistently enhance. It remains an essential tool in the ongoing global shift towards digitalization."

"One of the most exciting parts of my role at HousingWire is having a front row seat to witness stunning innovation in mortgage and real estate," said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. "HousingWire is dedicated to serving housing professionals with the full picture, and the full picture isn't complete without deep and insightful coverage and resources to help mortgage and real estate professionals uncover the innovators and solutions that drive growth and efficiency in the housing sector."

About NotaryCam, a Stewart Company:

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

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

About HousingWire:

HousingWire is the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets. Built on a foundation of independent and original journalism, HousingWire reaches over 60,000 newsletter subscribers daily and over 1.0 million unique visitors each month. Our audience of mortgage, real estate and fintech professionals rely on us to Move Markets Forward. Visit www.housingwire.com or www.solutions.housingwire.com to learn more.

News from NotaryCam Inc.

NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization and identity verification/authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced its inclusion in the prestigious Tech100 awards program by HousingWire, a leading industry publication.

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

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Houston Dental Practice Offers Free Lifetime Teeth Whitening at Five Locations

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- A Dental Care is excited to announce its new teeth whitening service. When customers pay a one-time fee of $50 for their first teeth whitening treatment, they receive free teeth whitening for life.

"Our primary goal is to keep our customers happy and coming back for more," Dr. Lalani, COO, A Dental Care, says. "We want them to smile with confidence and we can help them to do that in as little as one treatment."

A Dental Care dentists use a dental laser and safe, quality whitening gels to remove yellow stains and brighten teeth color. The whole process takes about one hour.

Professional teeth whitening can help to lighten staining and discoloration caused by factors such as aging, smoking, medications, certain foods and beverages and more.

A Dental Care has five convenient locations throughout Houston:

Gulfgate Dental Office: 6888 Gulf Fwy., Houston, TX 77087

Tidwell Dental Office: 3301 Tidwell Rd., Suite D, Houston, TX 77093

Spring Dental Office: 7312 Louetta Rd., B119, Spring, TX 77379

Union Dental Office: 4654 Hwy 6 N, Suite 401, Houston, TX 77084

Greens Road Dental Office: 165 Greens Rd., Houston, TX 77060

"So, when customers come in for other routine or special dental care procedures, they can get their free teeth whitening done at the same time," Dr. Lalani says.

A Dental Care dentists work with customers to create a custom-teeth whitening plan to ensure they receive the best smile possible.

About A Dental Care:

In business since 2010, A Dental Care offers comprehensive, 360-degree dental and oral healthcare. From wisdom teeth removal and dental implants to teeth whitening and Invisalign braces, it offers one-stop shopping at all of its five locations.

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News from A Dental Care

A Dental Care is excited to announce its new teeth whitening service. When customers pay a one-time fee of $50 for their first teeth whitening treatment, they receive free teeth whitening for life. A Dental Care has five convenient locations throughout Houston.

Related link: https://adentalcare.com/

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Houston Association of Realtors implements Down Payment Resource to engage homebuyers with affordable pathways to homeownership

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) has implemented Down Payment Resource (DPR) to bring Greater Houston area homebuyers' attention to homebuyer assistance programs in the wake of declining housing affordability. Data indicates that homebuyer assistance programs can be especially impactful in the Greater Houston area, where 89% of listings are eligible for assistance and HAR reports that only 40% of households could afford to buy a home in Q4 2022.

HAR is the second largest local real estate trade association in the nation, supporting more than 49,000 Houston real estate professionals. Notably, the organization has exceptionally strong engagement with Houston residents, evidenced by its multiple listing site's (MLS) status as the only local website to rank as a top 20 real estate website in the U.S. According to DPR analysis, 70 homebuyer assistance programs are available across HAR listings, including more than 50 down payment assistance programs, as well as numerous affordable first mortgage programs, mortgage credit certificates (MCCs) and combined assistance programs.

HAR's MLS integration with DPR enables consumers to search for properties that are eligible for homebuyer assistance, and it prominently flags assistance-eligible listings. The integration also makes it easy for Realtors to learn about homebuyer assistance programs and locate assistance-eligible listings that meet their clients' needs. Additionally, HAR members have access to DPR's library of marketing resources, which helps them raise community awareness about homebuyer assistance programs that can make homeownership more affordable.

"HAR has a longstanding track record of investing in its Realtor members and the communities it serves, which is reflected in its local reputation as a trusted source of housing information," said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. "Its production of a Housing and Rental Affordability Index is especially commendable because it exposes the financial burden residents face to obtain housing at the county and city levels. HAR's commitment to understanding and meeting the needs of its market has guided its partnership with DPR, which has the potential to connect thousands of Houstonians with the stability and wealth-building benefits of homeownership."

"HAR strives to equip the community and members with resources that help homebuyers enjoy sustainable homeownership in our hometown," said HAR Chair Cathy Treviño. "We are excited to bring affordable homeownership opportunities to light and help more people achieve their dreams of homeownership."

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is a nationwide database of down payment assistance and affordable lending programs. The company tracks funding status, eligibility rules, benefits and more for approximately 2,200 programs in 11 categories. Its award winning technology helps the housing industry connect more homebuyers to the down payment help they need. DPR has been recognized by Inman News as "Most Innovative New Technology" and the HousingWire Tech100(tm). DPR is licensed to Multiple Listing Services, Realtor Associations, lenders and housing counselors across the country. DPR's subscription based service, Down Payment Connect, helps agents and loan officers match buyers to available programs. For more information, please visit https://downpaymentresource.com/ and on Twitter at @DwnPmtResource.

About Houston Association of Realtors®:

Founded in 1918, the Houston Association of Realtors® (HAR) is a 50,000-member organization of real estate professionals engaged in every aspect of the industry, including residential and commercial sales and leasing, appraisal, property management and counseling. It is the largest individual dues-paying membership trade association in Houston as well as the second largest local association/board of Realtors® in the United States.

News from Down Payment Resource

The Houston Association of REALTORS® (HAR) has implemented Down Payment Resource (DPR) to bring Greater Houston area homebuyers' attention to homebuyer assistance programs in the wake of declining housing affordability. Data indicates that homebuyer assistance programs can be especially impactful in the Greater Houston area, where 89% of listings are eligible for assistance and HAR reports that only 40% of households could afford to buy a home in Q4 2022.

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

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HireShield – a Texas-based background check company with industry-leading turnaround times for all background checks

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- HireShield is excited to announce the launch of its updated platform - HireShield.com. "We had one objective coming into this, streamline and simplify the background check process," said Kumayl Alikhan, Head of Operations at HireShield. "We hear it all the time from our clients; having background check results populate instantly helps save employers valuable time onboarding a potential new hire and staying the course of their business operations."

The standard HireShield report output includes information on:

* Criminal records (Federal and State level)

* SSN Verification

* Age Verification

Also offered are more advanced background checks that give a full-spectrum history of a candidate, such as professional licenses, bankruptcy searches, civil judgments, and tax liens. Employers such as small businesses, staffing companies, and large conglomerates are typical users of HireShield, but use cases can be found in any business that screens candidates before hiring them into their organization.

Setting up HireShield is quick, easy, and hassle-free. The intuitive dashboard provides all the tools for managing and updating your security settings with minimal effort. Simply input the candidate's name, SSN, and date of birth to receive the background check results on your screen in under a minute.

HireShield's background check capabilities are a result of a decade-plus investment in 5,000+ API connections. Using the highest standard of encryption technology built on a secure framework and in compliance with FCRA guidelines, HireShield has become the premier resource for pre-employment background checks.

To learn more about HireShield or to run a background check - visit them at https://hireshield.com/ or reach out to orders@hireshield.com for corporate pricing.

News from Hireshield

HireShield is excited to announce the launch of its updated platform - HireShield.com. "We had one objective coming into this, streamline and simplify the background check process," said Kumayl Alikhan, Head of Operations at HireShield. "We hear it all the time from our clients; having background check results populate instantly helps save employers valuable time onboarding a potential new hire and staying the course of their business operations."

Related link: https://hireshield.com/

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Houston Music Educator-Pianist Melvin Johnson Journeys to New Heights Through Family Wisdom in Debut ‘Little Red Wagon’

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- On February 17, 2023, Houston, Texas pianist/composer Melvin Johnson will offer a gift to the world with his debut album, "Little Red Wagon," overflowing with musical narratives on family love and the life lessons they provide. Johnson, who once thought of himself as only a live performer, found a unique hunger for recording and production during COVID lockdown.

Mixed with exposure in multiple genres and styles, his education and training as a classical pianist forged a fluid and diverse composer and producer whose time has finally come! "Little Red Wagon" is an invitation into the narratives that have created who Melvin is today, immersing you through sound and story -- overflowing with origins profound and far-reaching.

"Little Red Wagon" opens with "To Pop: The Explanation," an homage to his adopted father Robert Lloyd Parker.

"I wanted to open verbalizing something to bring the listener into my story. One year I went to an all-state competition, played with phenomenal musicians, and made first chair. I called to tell 'Pop' but, unusually, he did not answer. He'd died in the hospital. This track is me having a final conversation with him," says Johnson.

Recorded with several hand-picked musicians from Houston, including members of his band The Electro-Akoustic, Little Red Wagon is filled top to bottom with autobiographically inspired life gems. The welcoming shifting tempos of "Perspective" are Melvin's reflection on the Bible scripture, 1 Corinthians 13:11 that begins, "When I was a child, I spoke as a child..." There's a sizzling danceable number titled "Black Bacon Funk." The hypnotic waltz "Beyond the Glass" was inspired by a summer excursion Melvin and his wife Tamara took their son Gavin on to local amusement park. Most powerful of all is "Extension," inspired by a moment of panic, when Melvin realized that he had not fully processed the weight of a situation that he experienced as a child, at the hands of his stepfather.

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Reflecting on all he has created here, Melvin Johnson concludes, "These first fully arranged instrumentals do not belong in any genre box, be it Jazz, Classical, Choral, Gospel, etc. If anything, what I hear in my heart and spirit is music for film - for mature musical audiences. 'Little Red Wagon' is a road map to the next six collections of original music I'm recording in the future."

"Little Red Wagon" available on all digital platforms February 17, 2023.

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* To Pop (The Explanation)

* Perspective

* So Simple

* Beyond the Glass

* Black Curtain

* Extension

* Little Red Wagon

* Little Red Wagon (Reprise)

* To Moshea (Interlude)

* Over and Over (Featuring Moshea Johnson)

* Black Bacon Funk

* Good Night Gavin

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News from Melvin Johnson

On February 17, 2023, Houston, Texas pianist/composer Melvin Johnson will offer a gift to the world with his debut album, "Little Red Wagon," overflowing with musical narratives on family love and the life lessons they provide. Johnson, who once thought of himself as only a live performer, found a unique hunger for recording and production during COVID lockdown.

Related link: https://melvinjohnsonmusic.com/

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Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit Inspires Women Worldwide to Take Their Power Back and Unleash Their Sexy Diva

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Sexy Diva World, Inc. will host its inaugural Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit on February 3-5, 2023 at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe. Award-winning fitness competitor and 2 time NPC bodybuilding champion Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, is proven to empower and inspire women to embrace self-love and sisterhood, take their power back, and unleash their "Sexy Diva."

Through an impactful and transformative 3-day life-changing EXPERIENCE in a trusted safe space, women have access to Taylor and divinely inspired hand-selected group of like-minded certified experts, coaches, certified professionals and special guests that provide tools to release trauma and limiting beliefs, transform their mindset, health and habits to achieve the body they desire, emerge in the fullness of their feminine energy, their authentic power, to unleash their Sexy Diva and transcend beyond all limits to create a life they love. Yoga, breathwork, meditation, and sound bath are just a few interactive transformational activities addressing mental, emotional, and physical well-being to embrace self-love.

"Transformation happens the minute a woman makes the choice to unleash her Sexy Diva!" says Taylor. "I get excited knowing that our Self-Love and Sisterhood Summit creates massive breakthrough after breakthrough for women in a safe space that foster impactful transformation that is effective in supporting women to go beyond limitations they have put on themselves or allowed others to put on them so they can powerfully create the life they love."

Known as "The Liberian Lioness," Taylor hosts this Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit in addition to other programs committed to inspire and empower women worldwide to embrace self-love and sisterhood and discover their authentic selves. Ready to unleash your Sexy Diva?

Register for the summit at: https://www.sexydivaworld.com/.

Download and sign the Sexy Diva Integrity Pledge today as your commitment to powerfully creating a life you love in a Sexy Diva World: https://www.sexydivaworld.com/female-empowerment-programs-integrity-pledge.

About Sexy Diva World, Inc.:

Sexy Diva World, Inc. is a female empowerment company that inspires and empowers women worldwide to embrace self-love and sisterhood and create a life they love through summits, retreats, support groups, and programs to help women of all ages and from all walks of life access their feminine energy, operate in their authentic power and unleash their Sexy Diva. Through specifically designed programs addressing the needs of the whole woman, women discover self-love, and they are connected to a genuine circle of like-minded women for their health and well-being.

Under the Sexy Diva World umbrella is the Diva in Training Foundation, supporting single moms and empowering girls to love themselves, build confidence, and boost self-esteem. Sexy Diva World is the playground that empowers women globally to Release. Transform. Emerge. Transcend.

For the latest news and information regarding Sexy Diva World, visit: https://www.sexydivaworld.com/.

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Sexy Diva World, Inc. will host its inaugural Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit on February 3-5, 2023 at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe. Award-winning fitness competitor and 2 time NPC bodybuilding champion Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, is proven to empower and inspire women to embrace self-love and sisterhood, take their power back, and unleash their "Sexy Diva."

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Whiteflash Honored by BBB for 18 years of Excellence

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Whiteflash Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has received their highest honor to date from the Better Business Bureau as part of the BBB's 100 Year Centennial Celebration. The BBB recognized Whiteflash as one of a select group of companies who have been Winners of Distinction for more than 15 years in a row in the BBB's annual Awards for Excellence competition.

Entrants must maintain an A+ rating with the BBB and the businesses are scored on a comprehensive set of performance standards including product quality, customer care, consumer education, innovation, integrity, and social responsibility.

Whiteflash has an unbroken record of BBB Awards dating back to 2004. In addition to being awarded Winner of Distinction for the past 18 years, Whiteflash has received the coveted BBB Pinnacle Award five times in the last 10 years. This is a stunning achievement considering the Greater Houston Area is the fourth largest market in America and home to many of the finest jewelry brands in the world.

In the words of Whiteflash COO, Eliezer Eber, "This special award from the BBB means so much to me because it speaks to the consistency of our performance, especially in light of the many external challenges we've overcome during the last several years. I'm super proud that our team always looks for solutions rather than excuses, and gratified that they have been recognized for their long track record of extraordinary efforts."

Founded in the year 2000, Whiteflash has been at the forefront of jewelry industry since the beginning of the information age and the emergence of e-commerce. In addition to their internationally recognized A CUT ABOVE® super ideal diamonds, Whiteflash offers two other categories of precision cut AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent diamonds, all of which are in-house and available exclusively at Whiteflash. All are posted to their state-of-the-art website with a full complement of diagnostics and advanced light performance imaging.

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

Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler reflected on the BBB Award saying, "It's always been wonderful to be recognized for excellence by the BBB, but this award is next-level. It demonstrates that our company culture is built solidly around a set of Core Values that always put the customer first - a laser focus that never changes from year to year, even during difficult times."

Being recognized for their unblemished record of excellence by the BBB validates the company's customer advocacy philosophy and devotion to best practices. Whiteflash is a member of the American Gem Society, an organization dedicated to consumer education and protection. They are also one of the few retail jewelers in the world certified for ISO9000 quality management. Their unwavering focus on the customer experience has resulted in a huge number of 5 star reviews at independent review sites like Google Reviews and Yelp.

About Whiteflash:

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

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

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

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

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Whiteflash Ideal Diamonds and Fine Jewelry has received their highest honor to date from the Better Business Bureau as part of the BBB's 100 Year Centennial Celebration. The BBB recognized Whiteflash as one of a select group of companies who have been Winners of Distinction for more than 15 years in a row in the BBB's annual Awards for Excellence competition.

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

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‘ALICE’ Families Focus of New Docudrama by Education Based Housing, Premieres July 21

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- A $500 or $1,000 unplanned expense is enough to send an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) family spiraling according to a report by Bankrate. Education Based Housing, a Houston nonprofit that serves ALICE families and communities knows this to be true. The organization partnered with Cypress creative agency, PrettyWork Creative to produce a docudrama to show situations real families face and expand the national conversation on ALICE families.

"The Spiral" will premiere Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the India House, 8888 West Bellfort St., Houston, TX 77031.

Education Based Housing Chief Executive Officer, Jarvis Taylor, believes the short film will help "unpack how stereotypes affect a communities' ability to access resources and services." According to Taylor, individualist pursuits and chasing the American dream has led to deeper levels of poverty for many thus continuing the cycle of generational poverty. The solution, according to Taylor, is building successful, thriving communities. "It's going to take all of us to overcome systemic poverty," said Taylor.

The docudrama is based on a combination of news headlines and personal stories and leaves viewers asking, "what would you do?" Premiere attendees will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ask questions of Taylor and other guest panelists.

Click here to watch the film's trailer and go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/masquerade-a-short-film-premiere-tickets-342443597017 to register for the free premiere.

About Education Based Housing:

Education Based Housing's (EBH) mission is to work with ALICE households to provide access to quality housing and tools to help them sustainably thrive. By expanding the knowledge and comfort level that individuals and families have with a variety of work-related skills, EBH helps broaden a family's opportunities and empower each member with practical skills to help them achieve their goals.

With a variety of training programs including medical assistant and accounting specialist training, class attendees are better prepared to seek better jobs and continue their education, so that they will be role models for their families and communities.

Learn more: https://educationbasedhousing.org/

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A $500 or $1,000 unplanned expense is enough to send an ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) family spiraling according to a report by Bankrate. Education Based Housing, a Houston nonprofit that serves ALICE families and communities knows this to be true. It partnered with Cypress creative agency, PrettyWork Creative to produce a docudrama to show situations real families face and expand the national conversation on ALICE families.

Related link: https://educationbasedhousing.org/

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Black Maternal Mental Health Week Begins July 19 – Shades of Blue Project will host a week-long event

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Black maternal morbidity is on the rise and the numbers are higher than originally reported. According to a study by the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland, Black mothers are 3.5 times more likely to experience death by pregnancy. Kay Matthews, founder of The Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week says the mental health of Black mothers is also a factor in the significantly higher numbers.

The Shades of Blue Project is hosting a week-long event focused on Black maternal mental health and will launch with a press conference and balloon release on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Houston's City Hall - Hermann Square Park from 4 to 8 P.M.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week will be held July 19 through July 25 and includes an in-person training session, a two-day summit, a community awards brunch, a walk and family fun day, and ends with a State of Black Maternal Mental Health Roundtable discussion.

"We have many issues in our city around mortality and morbidity and its ties to postpartum mental health complications," Matthews stated. "We've always had a problem, but what will we do to solve it?" she asked.

Matthews and her collaborative partner, Kimberly A. Baker, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health Promotion & Behavioral Science, say they know that it will take "education, awareness, and action" to finally see a decrease in Black maternal morbidity.

The two-day hybrid summit will be held July 21-22, 2022 and Matthews and Baker are excited the event is back in person and for the continued virtual component. Matthews grinned, "I'm excited to see people excited about it being in person."

This year's summit includes local, national, and international speakers. A partial list of speakers and topics include:

* Nathalie Walton of Expectful; Innovation in Maternal Mental Health

* Titi Otunla, of Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a Nurse-Midwife and Carla Ortique, MD of The Women's Specialist of Houston at Texas Children's Hospital; Let's Talk: Addressing What's Killing Black Women Giving Birth (OBGYN & Midwives)

* Marquita Stray of Imani's Light; A Deafening Silence - The Intersection of Black Birthing People, Perinatal Loss, and Disenfranchised Grief

* Zainab "Zee" Sulaman of Health Connect One; Maternal Mental Health in our Community

* Omari Maynard of The ARIAH Foundation, Kenn Harris of National Institute for Children's Health Quality; and Shaugnn Thomas of Invest in Yourself; Fatherhood in the Black Community

This is the organization's fourth year hosting Black Maternal Mental Health Week and Matthews hopes the project is short-lived. "My goal is to no longer have a Black Maternal Mental Health Week 10 years from now," she said. Matthew hopes that through continued awareness, understanding, and action taken by her organization and community partners, that there won't be a need for the event. "But until we reach that point, we'll continue to be here and show up," she affirmed.

For registration, complete list of speakers, and full description of activities, please visit: https://www.shadesofblueproject.org/black-maternal-mh-week.

About The Shades of Blue Project:

The Shades of Blue Project is a Houston-based nonprofit organization with a continued focus on improving the maternal mental health outcomes for black and brown birthing people. The Shades of Blue Project recently opened a Maternal and Mental Health Resource Center located in North Houston. The center offers social support services, job placement skills, onsite therapy sessions, support groups, and many more dedicated services to benefit the community.

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

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Black maternal morbidity is on the rise and the numbers are higher than originally reported. According to a study by the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland, Black mothers are 3.5 times more likely to experience death by pregnancy. Kay Matthews, founder of The Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week says the mental health of Black mothers is also a factor in the significantly higher numbers.

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

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Business and Economic Empowerment Leader Dr. Velma Trayham Announced as Keynote Speaker for Takeaway Tax Business Conference in Houston, TX

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Highlighting the power of entrepreneurship to change the world and end poverty, award-winning B2B/diversity consultant and leader Dr. Velma Trayham (CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group) has been announced as the keynote speaker for TakeAway Tax's upcoming Tax Business Conference in Houston on Aug. 4.

Dr. Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting, a Black- and woman-owned Marketing Strategy and Diversity Consulting agency that opened its fourth office in Scottsdale last year, and founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nationwide nonprofit that provides entrepreneurial training and mentorship programming to help minority women rise above poverty through empowered entrepreneurship and spiritual development. Dr. Trayham was recently honored by President Joe Biden, with a Lifetime Achievement Award for mentoring more than 8000 black business owners.

With concierge tax services for businesses, TakeAway Tax is a rapidly growing franchise that trains others interested in owning their own franchise in addition to providing tax preparation for organizations of all sizes.

"TakeAway Tax really understands the combined power of entrepreneurship, communication and business development and it will be an honor to share insights on small business growth with their attendees," said Dr. Trayham. "When we come together to pool our wisdom, experience and vision, our businesses all benefit from this collective knowledge and awareness."

The Tax Business Conference, to be held at The Ballroom at Bayou Place in Houston's Theater District, will convene tax professionals and firms to share ideas and insights to bolster business and inspire entrepreneurship throughout the industry.

Trayham's previous national speaking and marketing campaigns include VistaCreate, Cheddar News and Country Financial, among others. Her previous speaking engagements include the American Heart Association, Georgia Power, Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Greater Phoenix Urban League, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Texas Black Expo and many more.

About Dr. Velma Trayham:

Dr. Velma Trayham is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker and economic empowerment specialist who believes in the power of inclusive, equitable businesses to create community and spark change. The CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group, which brings greater awareness to initiatives that support underserved communities, Dr. Trayham also founded the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, which has mentored more than 8,000 minority women business owners in its first three years. For more information, please visit https://thinkzillaconsulting.com/

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Highlighting the power of entrepreneurship to change the world and end poverty, award-winning B2B/diversity consultant and leader Dr. Velma Trayham (CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group) has been announced as the keynote speaker for TakeAway Tax's upcoming Tax Business Conference in Houston on Aug. 4.

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Top Business Expert Dr. Velma Trayham Honored with Biden’s Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Honoring her remarkable leadership and service, Dr. Velma Trayham was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. The annual awards honor a select few who "exhibit outstanding character, work ethic and dedication to their communities." Dr. Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting, one of the nation's fastest-growing diversity, equity and Inclusion consulting firms, and founder of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a leading nonprofit organization that addresses the barriers to economic mobility for women who have been systemically and historically underserved and excluded by providing entrepreneurial training and mentorship programming to help women minority women rise above poverty through empowered entrepreneurship.

The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award was presented during the Gathering of Queens Economic Empowerment event, hosted by the Millionaire Mastermind Academy in Houston to share new strategies and dynamic leadership principles for success. Recipients of the award must have completed a minimum of 4,000 hours of volunteer service.

According to presenter Dr. Verna Caddie, "Dr. Velma received The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for all of the hard work she does to help so many people change their lives, by ending poverty through entrepreneurship."

Dr. Trayham was honored with the award based on her career of supporting more than 8,000 women to excel in diverse small businesses while launching a $500,000 scholarship fund to move women out of poverty through entrepreneurial training and mentorships. Likewise, through Dr. Trayham's leadership, Thinkzilla has helped more than 200 prominent public and private organizations expand DEI initiatives, enjoy exponential growth and reach new audiences.

"I am passionate about breaking generational curses and equipping others to rise above poverty," added Dr. Trayham, who is recognized as one of the nation's top business experts and motivational speakers. "I am also incredibly fortunate to love the work I do, the people I work with and the communities we serve."

About Dr. Velma Trayham:

Dr. Velma Trayham is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker and economic empowerment specialist who believes in the power of inclusive, equitable businesses to create community and spark change. The CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting Group, which brings greater awareness to initiatives that support underserved communities, Dr. Trayham also founded the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, which has mentored more than 5,000 minority women business owners in its first three years.

For more information, please visit https://www.velmatrayham.com/ or https://www.thinkzillaconsulting.com/

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Honoring her remarkable leadership and service, Dr. Velma Trayham was recently awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award by President Joe Biden. The annual awards honor a select few who "exhibit outstanding character, work ethic and dedication to their communities." Dr. Trayham is the CEO of Thinkzilla Consulting.

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Real Estate Technology Firm Swift Homes Partners with KBME on Marketing Campaign

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with KBME Sports talk 790AM on a marketing campaign in Houston, Texas to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.

"Our partnership with KBME is important because of the scope and scale they provide," a Swift Homes senior executive said. "As the leader in sports programming throughout Houston and Southern Texas, their relationship with their audience allows Swift Homes to effectively communicate to prospective home sellers - educating audiences across the country about simplifying their home selling process."

Swift Homes is a technology company specializing in fast and easy home sales without the seller needing to list their property with a realtor. Their innovative platform provides home sellers with a fast cash offer and closing as quickly as thirty days. Additionally, with Swift Homes, sellers pay no traditional broker fees and make no repairs. Swift Homes stands out among its competitors because it operates across the United States, so sellers aren't limited to specific geographies.

In addition, Swift Homes provides special seller-friendly offerings such as allowing sellers to remain in their homes with a rent back program. Even more, Swift Homes will make a purchase even if the home being sold is an investment home with tenants.

The marketing campaign began in February 2022 exclusively to sports fans across the Houston area.

About Swift Homes

Swift Homes is the pre-eminent buyer of homes within the real estate tech space. Their technology has revolutionized and simplified the way a home is sold by streamlining the process and removing unnecessary fees and time that come from listing a home with a broker. With over 20,000 offers made, Swift Homes is one of the largest technology-based home buyers in the country, and their team has over 20 years of experience purchasing homes. In short, if sellers need to sell fast or for any reason, they can sell to Swift Homes in a few easy steps. Learn more: https://www.selltoswift.com/

About KBME Sports Talk 790AM

KBME Sports Talk 790AM carries leading sports content including live broadcasts of the NBA's Houston Rockets, MLB's Houston Astros and Texas Longhorns. Visit https://sportstalk790.iheart.com for more company information.

News from Swift Homes

Today, Swift Homes announced a partnership with KBME Sports talk 790AM on a marketing campaign in Houston, Texas to help build awareness of Swift Homes' benefits and seller-friendly offerings that are available to consumers who are looking for real estate advice and services.

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

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System4 Welcomes New Franchise Partners in Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced new franchise ownership of the Houston, Texas location.

"We're very excited for Cris and Roger to join the System4 family. They are focused on providing a world-class experience for their customers and service partners. We've been impressed with their passion for the business and their desire to succeed," said Scott Kubec, Chief Operating Office, System4 Facility Services Management.

Local business owners, facility managers and business leaders throughout the Houston, Texas area will continue to have customized facility service solutions with excellent customer service by having a single point of contact for all facility service needs. System4 of Houston specializes in creating customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance solutions that fit the unique needs of any type or size business. Whether a car dealership, a medical office or childcare facility, System4 of Houston has you covered - inside and out!

On March 1, 2022, Roger and Cris Vasseur assumed ownership of the System4 of Houston market. The System4 of Houston office is located at 5444 Westheimer Rd, Suite 1000, Houston, TX 77056. The System4 of Houston office can be reached at 713-819-4012.

"We wholeheartedly believe in providing quality facility services to the Houston market, which is not only good business but smart business for our customers. With our forward thinking, innovative approach we're able to provide exemplary service to the Houston area by being our customers' one-stop-shop," said Cris and Roger Vasseur, Franchise Owners, System4 of Houston.

About System4

Founded in 2004, System4 Facility Services Management has become an industry leader in commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance. With more than 65 locations nationally, System4 manages the interior and exterior of any size or type facility. As a business's one point of contact for all facility service needs, System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost.

Contact System4 of Houston at 713-819-4012 to discuss customized facility service solutions.

To learn more visit: https://system4.com/

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System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced new franchise ownership of the Houston, Texas location.

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Overnight Drive Joins TNCRadio.LIVE

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- On the heels of an announcement regarding their Prime Time programming, TNCRadio.LIVE, announced today that another well-known radio personality can now be heard on the trucker-centric streaming radio station.

"We are excited to announce that in cooperation with Hot Shot's Secret, The Steve Sommers Overnight Drive program can be heard on TNCRadio beginning February 7, 2022." The announcement was made on-air by Ron Samuels, Vice President and one of the founding partners of TNCRadio.

With a predominantly talk format including live shows and popular podcasts, the station grew quickly since its launch in mid-2020 because of its easy availability online at http://www.tncradio.live/ and via Google Play, Apple's App Store, Alexa, and hundreds of platforms and devices.

"It makes a lot of sense for us to partner with TNCRadio.LIVE to bring Steve's show to the leader in 24-hours streaming talk radio for truckers," said Chris Gaberelcik, founder and CEO of Hot Shot's Secret. Under his leadership, Gabrelcik has positioned the "Hot Shot's Secret" brand as the primary sponsor for "The Steve Sommers Overnight Drive" since its launch and has supported the trucking industry for over 20 years.

TNCRadio.LIVE will broadcast Sommers' popular live call-in show during its familiar midnight to 5 a.m. ET, timeslot.

"This is another important step in our expansion to multiple platforms," according to Chad Highland, Program Director for The Overnight Drive. "As Steve's program continues to gain listeners throughout the country, we are investigating multiple avenues for growth."

As a part of the agreement between Hot Shot's Secret and TNCRadio, the "Hot Shot's Secret" brand will feature prominently on TNCRadio both on-air and on social media.

"This is truly a win-win for both organizations," said TNCRadio Managing Partner, Tom Kelley. "The agreement allows Hot Shot's Secret to extend their on-air reach to a 24-hour platform and allows TNCRadio to keep our focus on building a safe place for drivers to get the news and information they need, and the music and entertainment they want."

TNCRadio.LIVE began broadcasting in mid-2020 and provides on-going weather, traffic, and emergency information and entertainment to the Transportation Industry, primarily to commercial drivers. The station is privately owned. TNCRadio.LIVE is a DBA of IMSICO, LLC, a Texas Company.

For more information about TNCRadio.LIVE visit http://www.tncradio.live/.

For more information about Hot Shot's Secret's full line of performance products, visit http://www.hotshotsecret.com/To speak directly with one of Hot Shot's Secret highly qualified technicians, call toll free 800-341-6516. Keep up with the latest Hot Shot's Secret company and product news on Facebook and Instagram, or by following #hotshotsecret and #teamhotshots.

News from TNCRadio.LIVE

On the heels of an announcement regarding their Prime Time programming, TNCRadio.LIVE, announced today that another well-known radio personality can now be heard on the trucker-centric streaming radio station.

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Houston Embroidery Service Releases: ‘Check Out These 10 Best Promo Products for Restaurant Business’

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- As part of their endeavors to assist restaurants in increasing their overall brand image through the incorporation of promotional products, Houston Embroidery Service team have published their brand-new blog providing restaurant owners with a helpful list of promotional products that is sure to positively increase the eatery's brand image, as well as its overall guest satisfaction.

This fresh blog provides restaurant owners a detailed list of the most popular promotional products that should be available in restaurants all around the world. This blog includes insight from both marketing specialists and restaurant owners, detailing which promotional products can greatly improve the brand image of any food establishment. Over 82% of people have reported to have a more favorable impression of a particular restaurant after receiving a branded promotional product.

Houston Embroidery Service is no stranger to guest relations, especially when it comes to brand awareness, and have specifically curated this blog to let restaurant owners in on the best promotional products that they can gift to their restaurant guests to truly win over their target audience and promote their business.

Statistical polls have shown that more than 80% of restaurant goers who receive branded promotional products from an eatery that they visited had a more positive impression of the restaurant itself when compared to a restaurant not providing them any kind of promo product. Promotional product companies are an incredible asset for restaurant owners to utilize, as they can create high end products that restaurant customers would be proud to keep, wear, or use.

The promotional product that is given out to restaurant guests has the ability to not only improve and progress the life of that particular customer, but it also intensifies the overall brand image of the restaurant, greatly increasing the restaurant's sources of revenue and popularity amongst the masses.

Key findings from the blog include providing restaurant guests with reusable bags that have the eatery's logo printed on to the bags themselves, handing out aprons and t-shirts that act as promotional apparel pieces for the restaurant to provide to their customers, and creating unique and distinctive toys with the restaurants mascot or logo on them to give out to children that come in to eat at the restaurant.

The blog also goes on to describe how important dining is for individuals of all ages. Restaurants act as a place for people of all walks of life to come together and share their lives with each other and a restaurant that provides promotional products makes these individuals and their families feel even more special, allowing them to feel truly welcomed and appreciated by the restaurant and its employees.

There are a number of different items that restaurant owners can utilize as promotional products for their customers, increasing the restaurant's overall brand and marketing endeavors as a whole.

Learn more: https://houstonembroideryservice.com/blog/check-out-these-10-best-promo-products/

About Houston Embroidery Service

This is a promotional products distributor and an embroidery company that provides all type of promotional items to promote a business. This company also makes all kinds of custom patches like custom leather patches, custom iron on patches, custom Velcro patches, and custom embroidered patches. This company was established in 2009 in Houston, TX.

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TNCRadio.LIVE Announces 2022 Lineup

HOUSTON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- TNCRadio.LIVE announced today that some well-known personalities have joined with the trucker-focused Internet streaming radio station to provide new programming beginning in January 2022.

With a predominantly talk radio format including live shows and popular podcasts, the station grew quickly since its launch in mid-2020 because of its easy availability online at www.tncradio.live and via Google Play, Apple's App Store, Alexa, and hundreds of platforms and devices.

"This has been an incredible journey and we are very enthusiastic about our future," said Managing Partner, Tom Kelley. "Since the station was founded, we believed that if we kept our focus on building a safe place for drivers to get the news and information they need, and the music and entertainment they want, we would be successful."

In October 2021, the streaming station launched their "TNCRadio Prime Time" lineup, 7-9PM ET daily. The shows are produced by TNCRadio.LIVE and are available as a podcast a few days after the original broadcast. "Our first season was extremely well received, and we are grateful to our many listeners who have jumped in with us," said Shelley Johnson, co-host of "Women Road Warriors," a lively talk show designed to empower and inspire women in the trucking industry.

Johnson, an Executive Vice President and one of the founding partners of TNCRadio.LIVE, made the formal announcement on-air. "We are so happy to announce that Ice Road Trucker Alex Debogorski, "America's Trucking Sweetheart" Marcia Campbell, and Dr. Christopher Cortman of "Building Strong Minds," can all be heard on TNCRadio starting in January 2022."

Alex Debogorski, a standout on The History Channel's "Ice Road Truckers" series, is well-known for his ability to tell stories of his nearly 50 years driving trucks in Canada. "Basically, all we have to do is just wind him up and get out of the way," Kelley said with a laugh. He continued, "Tale Lights," a new show to the TNCRadio Prime Time lineup "is the perfect format for Alex. The program is geared around letting drivers do what they do best. Next to being a safe driver, every decent driver loves to tell their stories. Alex is one of the best storytellers you have ever heard."

By his own account, well-known musician/trucker 'Long Haul Paul' Marhoefer has been a big fan of Marcia Campbell's for many years. "Having Marcia back on the air is going to be a huge hit for a lot of us," said the singer. "It was a very sad day when she left the airways in 2020. Even if it's only going to be once a week, I know many drivers have been waiting a long time for this."

The pandemic has certainly increased health awareness across the board. Trucking is no exception. The new show "Building Strong Minds," with noted author and psychologist Dr. Christopher Cortman will take on subjects that drivers sometimes avoid discussing.

"We will tackle anything and everything from stress, anxiety, loneliness and depression to practical tips on how to improve relationships from the road," according to show producer, Tom Kelley.

This will be the second season of the TNCRadio.LIVE Prime Time lineup and includes season one holdovers, "Women Road Warriors," hosted by Johnson and motivational author/speaker/driver Kathy Tuccaro, "TruckersLife Radio," hosted by TFC Global President, Ron Fraser and "The Train Station," with longtime Houston radio host Bill Waldrop, recently named as one of the corporate partners. The TNCRadio Prime Time slot also includes "Keep on Talkin'" with host/partner/driver Tom Kyrk introducing listeners to many of trucking's most interesting people.

Finally, company Vice President and another founding partner, Ron Samuels brings his nearly 60 years in radio to the table with a new show. "Reverse Gear," a look back at the history of popular music, will give the listeners an opportunity to not only remember some of the best songs of the last six decades, but also to see how the artists who wrote and performed some of these classics made their mark in the industry.

About TNCRadio:

TNCRadio.LIVE began broadcasting in mid-2020 and provides on-going weather, traffic, and emergency information and entertainment to the Transportation Industry, primarily to commercial drivers. The station is privately owned. TNCRadio.LIVE is a DBA of IMSICO, LLC, a Texas Company.

If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule interviews with people mentioned in this release, please contact Barry Rogers, Wayne PR & Consulting, Barry@WaynePR.com, visit the website https://tncradio.live/ or email info@tncradio.live

News from TNCRadio.LIVE

TNCRadio.LIVE announced today that some well-known personalities have joined with the trucker-focused Internet streaming radio station to provide new programming beginning in January 2022. Alex Debogorski, Marcia Campbell, and Dr. Christopher Cortman join the lineup of the Streaming Radio Station dedicated to truckers.

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