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Extending the Broad Reach of Scientology-Sponsored Humanitarian Initiatives

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Church of Scientology has long sponsored programs for the betterment of their communities and the world at large. These focus on eradicating social ills: from drug abuse and addiction to rampant violation of human rights and the lack of a moral compass that breeds corruption and crime. The Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center is the engine behind the broad reach of these humanitarian campaigns, including the Church's international response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A 185,000-square-foot facility, the Scientology Dissemination and Distribution Center houses manufacturing, distribution and administration and is entirely operated by Church staff.

The Center generates materials for the more than 11,000 Scientology Churches, Missions and affiliated groups worldwide, enabling these organizations to meet the growing demand for Scientology services and programs. Here, Church magazines are printed in 17 languages on a custom-built 121-ton web press that automatically switches print jobs from one language to another without stopping or even slowing down.

A string of industry awards attests to the quality of its products, including 11 print excellence Awards for 2020-2021 from the PIASC, the largest printing industry association in America.

The Center produces all educational materials for Church-sponsored humanitarian programs and provides these free of charge to schools, civic groups, governments, law enforcement and institutions in the private sector. The in-house cost to produce materials is about 10 percent of what the Church previously paid commercial printers. All of this is made possible by the generous donations of Scientologists from across the world.

In March 2020, with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center became essential to the Church's international response.

In a message two days after the pandemic was declared, on March 13, 2020, the birthday of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard, Mr. David Miscavige ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, reminded Scientologists of a maxim coined by Mr. Hubbard: "An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure." And he set the tone of the Church's response to the pandemic: "Well, how about a ton of prevention so as not to require an ounce of cure?"

To protect Scientology Churches, staff, parishioners and their communities, the Church compiled the most authoritative and effective guidelines for dealing with such an outbreak and distilled them into a series of illustrated booklets written in simple, direct language anyone can understand.

The booklets and dozens of informational videos were published on the Scientology How to Stay Well Prevention Resource Center, where they can be viewed or downloaded free of charge.

Meanwhile, the Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center fired up its presses, running them 24/7, and produced 17,500 booklets an hour in 21 languages.

The plan was for Volunteer Ministers from every Scientology Church and Mission to distribute these booklets in their communities. To ensure they could do so safely, the Dissemination and Distribution Center produced more than 35,000 pieces of Volunteer Minister protective gear and shipped these out with the booklets.

Then Volunteer Ministers carried out this educational campaign in their communities to help neighbors understand how to stay well. They handed out more than 7.5 million booklets to essential businesses for their customers and door-to-door in their neighborhoods.

The Center is featured in an episode of Inside Scientology on the Scientology Network. Inside the Church of Scientology International Dissemination and Distribution Center shows how the Church fused cutting-edge technology with its own organizational policy to bring purpose and dedication to manufacturing, creating a massive, modern, state-of-the-art phenomenon of printing, publishing and manufacturing technology.

This episode is available on the Scientology Network at DIRECTV 320. It can also be streamed at Scientology.tv and through satellite television, mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms.

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The Church of Scientology has long sponsored programs for the betterment of their communities and the world at large. These focus on eradicating social ills: from drug abuse and addiction to rampant violation of human rights and the lack of a moral compass that breeds corruption and crime.

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

Vice Capital Markets Commemorates 20 Years of Serving the Mortgage Industry’s Hedge Advisory and Secondary Execution Needs

NOVI, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced the firm is celebrating its 20th corporate anniversary. Since opening its doors in August 2001, Vice Capital Markets has helped countless clients properly and effectively manage interest rate risk and maximize profitability.

Vice Capital Markets began humbly as a one-person office with Principal Chris Bennett offering a personalized approach to each and every client. As Vice Capital Markets has grown over the past two decades, Bennett's bespoke methodology has remained the same, becoming one of the trademarks of the firm.

"I would like to thank both our Vice Capital team, as well as our clients, because we never would have made it 20 years without their dedication and support," said Bennett. "Over the years, our commitment to providing personalized care and attention to our clients has afforded us the opportunity to create lifelong relationships, not just business partnerships. Those relationships have ultimately been the secret to our success these past 20 years and I hope the next 20 years as well."

Throughout its history, Vice Capital Markets has pioneered technology solutions for its clients and partners, while still maintaining its commitment to customized, in-depth personal expertise. Today, 6% of all mortgages originated in the U.S. are traded by Vice Capital Markets or hedged using its proprietary software.

"As Vice Capital Markets has grown and technology has evolved, we've been able to develop innovative solutions for our clients without sacrificing the personal touch," said Vice Capital Markets President Troy Baars. "Often times, lenders are forced to choose between technology and experience, but Vice Capital offers both. We're proud to say we've been able to innovate for our clients while always remaining available for consultation."

About Vice Capital Markets

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

Learn more at https://www.vicecapitalmarkets.com/ or call (248) 869-8100.

NOVI, Mich., Aug. 12, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced the firm is celebrating its 20th corporate anniversary. Since opening its doors in August 2001, Vice Capital Markets has helped countless clients properly and effectively manage interest rate risk and maximize profitability.

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Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers Facilities Improvements to Marietta High School

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- Marietta City School District is investing in improving the High School café, kitchen, and concession stand with Energy Optimizers, USA. As a member of the META Solutions Educational Purchasing Co-op, the District will be able to tap into the LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program through the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia. This program enables the district to make these improvements at no additional expense to taxpayers while ensuring the best possible pricing.

The School District is installing LED lighting retrofits in the High School café, server, kitchen, and kitchen offices. Other improvements include new kitchen appliances, electrical upgrades, replacement of ceiling tiles in the café, pine paneling in the serving area, and new counter tops in the bar area. The floors will be waxed and conditioned. The concession stand will be expanded.

The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and maintenance costs from the LED lighting retrofits. Annual energy savings are anticipated at $2,377. Kitchen staff will have a much more efficient, safe workspace, and students will benefit from the improved facility.

LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

"At Marietta City School District, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Will Hampton, Superintendent. "This investment in our High School building will pay dividends to our bottom line while supporting our mission of empowering our students to excel academically and personally."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities," said Rusty Bookman with Energy Optimizers, USA. "Marietta City School District will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the community."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. In 2018, the company became part of The Habegger Corporation, an industry leading distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at https://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

Marietta City School District is investing in improving the High School café, kitchen, and concession stand with Energy Optimizers, USA. As a member of the META Solutions Educational Purchasing Co-op, the District will be able to tap into the LED Lighting and Energy Savings Program through the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

KROST Acts as Exclusive Financial Advisor for Integrity Bio in Sale to Curia

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization headquartered in Camarillo, California, was sold to Curia (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and leading global provider of advanced contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions. KROST, a Los Angeles-based firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Integrity Bio in the transaction.

Integrity Bio is known in the biopharmaceutical industry as an expert in hard-to-formulate biologics and fill-finish of unique therapies for phase I and phase II clinical trials. Integrity Bio formulates more than 60 large molecules in a typical year, including proteins, antibodies, lipid nanoparticles, peptides, and vaccines in liquid and lyophilized form. Curia currently provides customers with integrated solutions from formulation development through fill-finish commercial manufacturing across three facilities. The acquisition adds West Coast operations to Curia's East Coast and overseas capabilities.

Integrity Bio has been a client of KROST for ten years, during which time KROST provided Tax, Accounting, Consulting, R&D Tax Credit, Cost Segregation, and now, Mergers and Acquisitions services. KROST's service model is designed to guide and support businesses throughout their lifecycle, from early-stage start-ups to succession and exit planning.

KROST's M&A practice is led by industry veteran, Paren Knadjian, who joined the firm in 2017. Knadjian has nearly 25 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt financing. He has closed over $1.5 billion in transaction value throughout his career. As the leader of the firm's technology industry niche, Paren also assists companies in the business of technology and life sciences innovation.

"We have been advising Integrity Bio, its owners and management team for over 10 years. So when they were considering a sale, they turned to us to help them with deal value, deal structure, due diligence, accounting and tax matters, and transactional support. This acquisition comes at a meaningful time for the country. The work that Integrity Bio is doing, and will continue to do as part of Curia, will contribute to life-changing cures for health issues, much like we experienced in the last year and a half. This acquisition is not just a transaction; it has a huge impact on people's lives across the globe. I am thrilled we were able to assist Integrity Bio with this transition into their next chapter and look forward to seeing what Curia will do with their added capabilities," remarked Paren Knadjian.

"We would like to thank the KROST team - they were invaluable in this transaction, and we relied on them enormously," said Michael Reilly, CEO of Integrity Bio. "As part of Curia, we can now offer our customers not only world-class formulation and fill-finish but also world-class commercial manufacturing."

For more information about KROST's mergers and acquisitions, as well as capital markets services, visit https://krostcpas.com/ or contact Paren Knadjian.

For information about this transaction, please contact:

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ABOUT KROST CPAS & CONSULTANTS

KROST is a full-service Certified Public Accounting and Consulting firm headquartered in Pasadena, California. As trusted advisors and industry leaders, clients depend on KROST for timely information, innovative solutions, and results-driven teamwork in the areas of accounting, assurance, business management, consulting, tax, mergers and acquisitions, and wealth management.

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Integrity Bio, Inc., a privately held formulation and fill-finish organization, was sold to Curia (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc. (AMRI)), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and leading global provider of advanced contract research, development, and manufacturing solutions. KROST, a Los Angeles-based firm, acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Integrity Bio in the transaction.

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DocMagic Promotes Chris Lewis to Director of Enterprise Solutions

TORRANCE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has promoted Chris Lewis to Director of Enterprise Solutions. The new title reflects the elevated role he has proactively taken at the company in increasing revenue, forging strategic partnerships, and making inroads with large entities and marquee accounts.

"Since joining the DocMagic family in 2016, Chris has done an outstanding job helping clients go "e" and ultimately achieve 100 percent paperless eClosings," stated Dominic Iannitti, President and CEO of DocMagic. "Chris has become one of the mortgage industry's best subject matter experts on eClosings, digital mortgage workflow automation, and supporting solutions. This promotion is well-deserved, and we look forward to supporting his continued success."

In the Director of Enterprise Solutions role, Chris provides highly consultative, analytical, and solution-crafting insight for DocMagic's enterprise accounts to strategically implement its comprehensive Total eClose™ platform, eNotes, and eVaults, among other technologies. He collaborates with top-tier organizations to arrive at approaches to digital mortgage automation that align with their specific business models and long-term goals.

Chris has a rich background in the mortgage industry spanning more than 25 years working for prominent banks, mega lenders, servicers, technology providers, and other key entities in the supply chain. He started his career at Fidelity National Financial (FNF) and held a variety of roles in title insurance, eventually becoming COO over a large nationwide title operation and later migrating to the position of Chief Data Administrator.

In addition, Chris held key roles at several spin-off companies that includes Fidelity Information Services, Loan Portfolio Services, and Black Knight. Prior to joining DocMagic, Chris was Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase where he helped implement new processes and technologies for its Loan Administration Division.

"I am passionate about delivering on the promise of eClosings and digital mortgage workflows and excited about the success our clients are realizing with Total eClose," said Lewis. "At DocMagic, we take a business advisory approach to eClosings, guiding clients to hone their processes and workflows, implement quickly but strategically, and enjoy a smooth launch of the platform. I am elated to continue helping mortgage companies realize newfound digital efficiencies."

About DocMagic:

DocMagic, Inc. is the leading provider of fully compliant document generation, automated compliance, eSignature and comprehensive eMortgage solutions for the mortgage industry. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Torrance, Calif., DocMagic, Inc. develops award-winning software, mobile apps, and web-based systems for the production and delivery of compliant loan document packages. The company's solutions connect industry participants, promote collaboration, and data integrity to execute precision-based digital lending transactions. The company's compliance experts and in-house legal staff consistently monitor legal and regulatory changes at both the federal and state levels to ensure accuracy.

For more information on DocMagic, visit https://www.docmagic.com/.

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DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, automated regulatory compliance, and comprehensive eMortgage services, announced that it has promoted Chris Lewis to Director of Enterprise Solutions. The new title reflects the elevated role he has proactively taken at the company in increasing revenue, forging strategic partnerships, and making inroads with large entities and marquee accounts.

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

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers Indoor Air Quality Solutions and $51,000 in Annual Savings to National Trail Local School District

DAYTON, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- National Trail Local School District is investing in indoor air quality solutions and energy efficiency through a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The District did not ask for more taxpayer dollars but is using federal funds coming through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER).

National Trail is taking proactive steps to ensure that school facilities are as safe as possible by installing bi-polar ionization devices in HVAC units throughout the entire campus. These units send charged ions into the environment that break down viruses and other contaminants into smaller, harmless particles, which then drop out of the air.

In addition to these very important upgrades, the District is also implementing other improvements, including LED lighting retrofits, adding air conditioning to the upper part of the High School, removing asbestos, installing new duct work and chilled water piping, and replacing boilers, chillers, and air handler units. Building automation controls will improve comfort levels and ensure energy efficiency. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

With a project cost of $1.5 million, the District anticipates a reduction in utility and maintenance costs of about $51,000 annually. By using the Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia's (OCEPC) competitively-bid LED Lighting and Energy Savings program, the District did not have to go through a lengthy and expensive bidding process for the project.

The LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

Beyond the financial savings, LED lighting is a superior option for educational settings. The quality of LED lighting is very close to natural daylight, making it easier on the eyes. Further, it offers improved light distribution and lighting levels. LEDs are also free of the hum and flicker associated with fluorescent lighting, making it an ideal system for special needs classrooms. All these benefits are associated with improved behavior and health, in addition to increased motivation and higher test scores.

"At National Trail, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Bob Fischer, Superintendent. "This investment in our building will pay dividends to our bottom line while directly supporting our strategies to keep staff and students safe and improve student outcomes and our overall school climate."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities and, by extension, their overall performance," said Dave Eshbaugh, General Manager with Energy Optimizers, USA. "National Trail Local School District will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the community."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA, an Ohio-based energy services company, works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs. The energy measures can include lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S., was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition. To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 877-1919.

National Trail Local School District is investing in indoor air quality solutions and energy efficiency through a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The District did not ask for more taxpayer dollars but is using federal funds coming through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Funds (ESSER).

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148 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – July 2021 Recap

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- SalesLeads announced today the July 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 148 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Industrial Manufacturing industry construction news - https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/industrial-manufacturing/

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Type

- Manufacturing/Production Facilities - 136 New Projects

- Distribution and Industrial Warehouse - 55 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Scope/Activity

- New Construction - 43 New Projects

- Expansion - 58 New Projects

- Renovations/Equipment Upgrades - 60 New Projects

- Plant Closings - 7 New Projects

Industrial Manufacturing - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

Texas - 12
Ohio - 9
North Carolina- 9
Michigan - 9
New York - 7
Georgia - 7
Pennsylvania - 7
Indiana - 7
South Carolina - 6
Ontario - 6

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of July, our research team identified 12 new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by Samsung Electronics America, Inc., who is planning to invest $17 billion for the construction of a 6 million sf manufacturing facility in TAYLOR, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early 2022, with completion slated for late 2024.

Top 10 Tracked Industrial Manufacturing Projects

NEW YORK:

Biotechnology company is planning to invest $1.8 billion for the expansion of their laboratory, processing, and office facility in TARRYTOWN, NY by 900,000 sf. Completion is slated for 2027.

MICHIGAN:

Semiconductor company is expanding and planning to invest $300 million for the construction of a 140,000 sf manufacturing facility in BAY CITY, MI. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NEBRASKA:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $200 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in LINCOLN, NE. They have recently received approval for the project.

QUEBEC:

Wind turbine mfr. is planning to invest $160 million for an expansion of their manufacturing facility in GASPE, QC. They have recently received approval for the project.

TEXAS:

Specialty food packaging products mfr. is planning to invest $122 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in LUFKIN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CALIFORNIA:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $126 million for a 15,000 sf expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in THOUSAND OAKS, CA. They have recently received approval for the project.

MICHIGAN:

Automotive mfr. is planning to invest $100 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 270,000 sf EV battery manufacturing facility in ROMULUS, MI. They have recently received approval for the project.

MISSOURI:

Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $83 million for the expansion of their manufacturing facility at 4766 La Guardia Dr. in BERKELEY, MO by 58,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

PENNSYLVANIA:

Advanced materials mfr. is planning to invest $80 million for the construction of a manufacturing facility in BERKS COUNTY, PA. They have recently received approval for the project.

MASSACHUSETTS:

Medical device mfr. is planning to invest $41 million for the expansion of their warehouse and manufacturing facility in DEVENS, MA by 207,000 sf. They have recently received approval for the project.

About SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, SalesLeads Inc, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering researched-based, industrial project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified appointments with decision makers. Visit us at: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/ 800-231-7876

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SalesLeads announced today the July 2021 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. Research confirms 148 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector.

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Launch Pad Releases First Book By Real Estate Mogul and Art Impresario Daniel Lebensohn

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Los Angeles based publishing company Launch Pad Publishing is celebrating the release of "The Art of the Real: Real Life, Real Relationships and Real Estate" (ISBN: 978-1951407629) - the debut memoir from Daniel Lebensohn.

As the co-founder of BH3 Management, a real estate investment company that has invested more than $1.5 billion in commercial real estate debt and equity, Lebensohn has spent the past few decades navigating a cutthroat world filled with challenges, tough negotiators and impossible situations.

The book documents his impressive rise but also shows how, instead of allowing his circumstances to make him callous, Lebensohn instead dug into the values he learned growing up as the Jewish son of immigrant parents in 1970s Long Island-specifically the fact that success always comes down to having authentic relationships.

By turns dramatic and touching, "The Art of the Real" tells the tale of a rare real estate success story and even more rare tale of a man staying true to his values-and his childhood friends.

"Readers may pick up this book because they want to find out how they can have the kind of success Daniel has," says publisher Anna David. "They'll get that but I think they'll be surprised to see that they'll be left with a sense that success is less about how much money you make and more about who you surround yourself with and how you treat those people."

Echoes Genius Network founder Joe Polish, who's often been cited as the most well-connected man in the world, "Daniel's story shows how embracing a win-win mindset and emphasizing relationships about everything else is the true road to success."

"The Art of the Real: Real Life, Real Relationships and Real Estate" is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, among many other outlets.

To learn more visit: http://www.artoftherealbook.com/.

About Launch Pad Publishing:

A boutique publishing company primarily for entrepreneurs who are the leaders in their field, Launch Pad has published authors from the entertainment world, including TV newscasters and reality stars, as well as government sales experts, sports agents, coaches, non-profit founders and more. Learn more at: https://www.launchpadpub.com/.

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Los Angeles based publishing company Launch Pad Publishing is celebrating the release of "The Art of the Real: Real Life, Real Relationships and Real Estate" (ISBN: 978-1951407629) - the debut memoir from Daniel Lebensohn.

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Nation’s Only Black Cybersecurity Reskilling School Receives $10M Funding Boost to Connect Students with High-Paying Careers in Tech

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Detroit-based Automation Workz Institute, Inc., the nation's only Black tech diversity consulting and upskilling institution, today announced the close of $10 million growth financing to drive the expansion of their cybersecurity, network engineer and development certification courses to people of color across America.

* Game-changing funding will increase people of color access to Automation Workz programs

* 30 percent of Automation Workz graduates have received six-figure job offers

* "The best social justice program is a job, especially a high-paying high-demand tech job" - Automation Workz CEO & Founder Ida Byrd-Hill

Focusing on careers in network engineering, cybersecurity and IT/tech, as a post-secondary vocational school, Automation Workz customizes workforce training to develop diverse adults for high-paying careers in business, tech and cybersecurity. The announcement took place on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the 2021 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego.

"This new funding partnership with Blair is game-changing on so many levels," said Automation Workz CEO and Founder Ida Byrd-Hill. "Lack of money should not be a barrier to move into the plethora of high-paying tech jobs that, for too long, have been a barrier to people of color. For years, I've advocated the best social justice program is a job, especially a high-paying high-demand tech job. I'm so thankful to Blair for believing in Automation Workz which I built to discover the tech genius that is often overlooked within inner cities."

As an immediate benefit, the new funding will increase people of color access to Automation Workz's program using Income Share Agreements whereby students sign an enrollment agreement. Upon graduation or receipt of a higher-paying job, whichever happens first, they will share income to repay tuition over four years. Automation Workz will also be able to add more staff and artificial intelligence capabilities to increase enrollment, hence more job offers. Automation Workz's goal is to assist 50,000 people of color to achieve six-figure job offers to create prosperous affluent economies in inner cities across America, thereby reducing crime, poverty and the stress that plagues inner cities.

"Blair is excited to partner with Automation Workz, a leading education provider, to increase upward mobility and afford students the opportunity to achieve great outcomes," shared Justin Stolzenberg, Head of Growth at Blair. "Their commitment to providing students an excellent education and lifelong career path is second-to-none, and continuously proven through their commitment to outcomes-based financing. We are thrilled to work with Automation Workz on removing the burden of upfront payments from their students and increasing access to their program."

To date, 30 percent of Automation Workz graduates have received and accepted six-figure job offers with the highest offer received by a Black woman. Reflecting its community and student constituents, people of color Instructors and mentors provide a safe and inspiring training space to launch into the tech industry. In addition, beyond a traditional curriculum, hands-on certification training utilizing digital simulations, games and animation are unique tools to both grow and groom the invisible tech geniuses that live in inner cities.

Both endorsement and validation of its high-powered training is illustrated by Automation Workz's inclusion as one of the nation's top 10 Cybersecurity Bootcamps by Career Karma and being named one the Best Cyber Security Bootcamps of 2021 by Intelligent.com. In addition, Pearson PLC of London has validated Automation Workz as distinctly having a niche audience of 30-40-year-old Black women which is unique across the world.

About Automation Workz Institute

Founded in 2017 as Cisco Networking Academy, Automation Workz Institute is an SBA woman-owned career technical trade school that advocates the future - and how we get there - uniquely depends on automation, processes and people (APP). Emphasizing innovation and ideation, Automation Workz expertly retools and enhances APP for internal and external audiences through scalable, customized services designed for organizations of all sizes. In 2021, Automation Workz was ranked as one of the nation's top 10 Cybersecurity Bootcamps by Career Karma. Most recently, it was named one the Best Cyber Security Bootcamps of 2021 by Intelligent.com, a trusted resource for online degree rankings and higher education planning. For additional information, go to https://autoworkz.org.

About Blair

Blair empowers schools of all kind to be more accessible by structuring and creating sustainable ISA (Income Share Agreements) programs. The team at Blair deeply believes in two core facts: education is powerful and access to education should not depend on one's financial background. Millions of talented people are not able to fulfill their potential due to financial barriers. Backed by some of the most prestigious institutions of the educational and financial services sector, we are building the financial and technological infrastructure to create outcome-based financing methods. Our goal is to help level the playing-field and give everyone the chance to improve their own lives with just grit and passion rather than a stellar credit score. As a service to educational institutions, we only succeed if our partner institutions and their students succeed. To learn more, go to https://joinblair.com.

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Detroit-based Automation Workz Institute, Inc., the nation's only Black tech diversity consulting and upskilling institution, today announced the close of $10 million growth financing to drive the expansion of their cybersecurity, network engineer and development certification courses to people of color across America.

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FlexClip Enables Businesses to Create Explainer Videos with Huge Impact

HONG KONG /ScoopCloud/ -- In today's digital world, explainer videos have become extremely popular for their affordability and proven effectiveness in growing a business. PearlMountain, a multimedia software development company founded in 2006, enables businesses to create engaging explainer videos with its FlexClip video creation platform. At FlexClip, creating a pro-looking explainer video is easier than ever with a huge library of templates, stock videos, text animations, overlays, and animated elements.

FlexClip's explainer video maker is an easy-to-use tool that works in simple steps. It provides a diverse range of ready-made templates perfect for any business, from real estate to education. FlexClip is equally applicable for a product or service demo, company presentation, agency introduction, or a video for social media marketing. This powerful tool has everything needed.

Users can simply select a template that reflects their brand and add some personality to it with a selection of customization options. With drag and drop ease, users can add photos, video clips, logos, text effects, and animated elements to make explainer videos as unique as they are engaging. Users can choose from the music library of more than 100,000 licensed songs to give the explainer video the sound it deserves.

"Explainer videos play a key role in today's content marketing strategy," said Lin Xiao, CEO and founder of FlexClip. "We offer an accessible, easy, and affordable way for everyone to turn their content into an engaging video in minutes. Now you don't need to pay thousands of dollars or spend hours to get a compelling explainer video for your business. Our explainer video maker walks you through the process of producing a professional explainer video efficiently and flexibly."

Thanks to FlexClip, it's no longer a complicated and challenging task to create informative explainer videos that get messages across easily. In just a few minutes, business owners can generate a great video that can be used on their website, product landing page, for email marketing, social media posts, and paid ads. It's ease of use makes it especially beneficial for those with little to no video editing experience.

Learn more at: https://www.flexclip.com/learn/create-product-explainer-videos.html

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FlexClip, a browser-based video maker platform developed by PearlMountain Limited, provides one-stop video services that help novice users and professionals make tutorials, video trailers, explainer videos, presentations, social media videos, etc. with ease. FlexClip is used and loved by millions of people around the globe.

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Ellen Havre Weis, founder of San Francisco pop culture museum, dies at 64

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Ellen Havre Weis, founder of San Francisco's Museum of Modern Mythology, died Tuesday, July 27. The cause was brain cancer, her husband, Gordon Whiting, announced today. Weis was sixty-four.

Born in Trenton, New Jersey, on May 14, 1957, Weis was raised in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania, where she attended public schools. Her father was a product engineer. Her mother was a community college librarian.

Enrolling at the University of Iowa in 1975 to study writing, she quickly fell in with a group of intellectuals known as the Actualists, led by poet Anselm Hollo and small press publisher Allan Kornblum. Mentored by writer Jayne Anne Phillips, she published her first short fiction in North American Review.

In 1982 Weis moved to San Francisco where she founded the Museum of Modern Mythology with Matthew Cohen and Jeff Errick. The museum featured a collection of American advertising characters such as Mr. Clean and Jolly Green Giant, presented in a way to show their relation to mythic images and archetypes. The small museum quickly found wide acclaim, with feature stories in the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, People and the New York Times. Prominent mythologist Joseph Campbell, film historian Leonard Maltin, and marketing historian Trudy Kehret-Ward served on the board.

"Ellen sensed there was more than nostalgia at work in people's response to these images," said Gordon Whiting, Weis's husband. "They seemed familiar on a deep level, part of an ongoing story."

Weis and her husband formed WeisPR in 1994 in Berkeley, California. The firm represented media and industrial arts innovators such as special effects pioneer Phil Tippett, sound designer-film director Jim LeBrecht, designer Fu-Tung Cheng, and woodworking studio Berkeley Mills.

She later continued her writing pursuits, joining the Squaw Valley Community of Writers, where she studied with James D. Houston and Al Young. Her book "Berkeley: the Life and Spirit of a Remarkable Town" was published in 2004. For the past ten years she served as director of advertising for Bay Nature magazine.

After collapsing in January in the kitchen of her home in Altadena, California, tests revealed the presence of the glioblastoma multiforme, a form of brain cancer. Despite aggressive treatment, her condition deteriorated. She died at home in Altadena on July 27, 2021, in the arms of husband Gordon and son Benjamin. She is survived by them, and by her mother Aimee L. Weis, sister Margaret Chase, both of Ann Arbor, Michigan, and brother Fred Weis, of Arcata, California.

An agreement was reached last month putting the Museum of Modern Mythology's complete archive, some 3000 objects and manuscripts, into the collection of the Valley Relics Museum, Van Nuys, California, for continuing study and display.

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Ellen Havre Weis, founder of San Francisco's Museum of Modern Mythology, died Tuesday, July 27. The cause was brain cancer, her husband, Gordon Whiting, announced today. Weis was sixty-four. Weis and her husband formed WeisPR in 1994 in Berkeley, California.

Connected Solutions Group Achieves Cradlepoint 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization

RICHMOND, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG) today announced that it has achieved 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization from Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions. The 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization identifies and recognizes partner organizations that are leaders in positioning and selling Cradlepoint's 5G for business solutions by meeting a series of sales, technical, and business proficiency criteria.

By receiving the specialization, CSG will support Cradlepoint's efforts of selling the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of 5G solutions to meet the business imperatives of availability, interoperability, security, and manageability. CSG, an Elite Partner of Cradlepoint, is a Verizon-exclusive VAR providing mobility hardware and services to businesses across the US.

"We are just at the dawn of the 5G revolution and this Cradlepoint 5G Enterprise Branch Specialization is another step in CSG's strong commitment to being a national leader in providing the hardware and services for these advanced networks," said Michael Pittman, CEO at CSG. "Cradlepoint is a phenomenal partner to work with and we look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with them as we continue to push their outstanding technology to our customers."

By combining its NetCloud platform with a clean-sheet-of-paper design for its new 5G modems and antenna systems, Cradlepoint is the first to deliver comprehensive 5G solutions for business. Specific capabilities include combining LTE, Gigabit-Class LTE, and 5G in a single wireless WAN; supporting all 5G spectrums, interoperating with existing customer SD-WAN and router infrastructures; and simplifying the entire network management lifecycle.

"Cradlepoint is committed to leading the evolution of Wireless WAN and 5G and is both the first and best choice for customers in this space," said Eric Purcell, senior vice president of global partner sales at Cradlepoint. "Our reseller, service provider, and technology partners play a crucial role in this mission. The addition of CSG to our 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization program is another important step in leading the path to 5G for business."

For more information on CSG's work in the industry, please visit www.connectedsolutionsgroup.com. For more on Cradlepoint's 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization and the Cradlepoint Partner Program, please visit https://cradlepoint.com/partners/for-partners/.

About Connected Solutions Group

Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG) is a Richmond, Virginia-based leading VAR and wireless hardware deployment company. By bridging the wide gaps between development and deployment of M2M and IoT projects, CSG has created a true turnkey solution allowing customers to focus on building their applications while we design and implement cost-effective hardware to execute them efficiently. With services including MDM installation and support, custom programming, device staging and kitting, nationwide installation, and device activations, swaps and upgrades, CSG acts as the purchasing, fulfillment and installation team for our clients. Learn more at http://www.connectedsolutionsgroup.com.

About Cradlepoint

Cradlepoint is a global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions for branch, mobile, and IoT networks. Cradlepoint NetCloud, the personification of the company's Elastic Edge vision, is a subscription-based service with purpose-built endpoints that delivers a pervasive, secure, and software-defined Wireless WAN edge to connect people, places, and things over LTE and 5G cellular networks. More than 22,000 businesses and government agencies around the world rely on Cradlepoint to keep critical sites, points of commerce, field forces, vehicles, and IoT devices always connected and protected, including 75% of the world's top retailers, 50% of the Fortune 100, and first responder agencies in 25 of the largest US cities. Major service providers use Cradlepoint solutions as the foundation for innovative managed services. Founded in 2006, Cradlepoint is a privately held company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with a development center in Silicon Valley and international offices in the UK and Australia.

Connected Solutions Group, LLC (CSG) today announced that it has achieved 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization from Cradlepoint, the global leader in cloud-delivered LTE and 5G wireless network edge solutions. The 5G for Enterprise Branch Specialization identifies and recognizes partner organizations that are leaders in positioning and selling Cradlepoint's 5G for business solutions.

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Local Business Owner Jade Kettner Named to NSBA Leadership Council

FORT COLLINS, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Jade Kettner, Hawkeye NDT Services, Fort Collins, Colorado was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. NSBA is the nation's oldest small-business advocacy organization and operates on a staunchly nonpartisan basis. Kettner, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C.

"As a small-business owner, I see daily the importance of being involved and active when it comes to laws and regulation," stated Kettner. "Joining NSBA's Leadership Council will enable me to take our collective small-business message to the people that need to hear it most: Congress."

Jade Kettner began service to her country volunteering as a teen, 1987-88, at the Philippine Refugee Processing Center / PRPC-USDOD (Morong, Bataan, PI). That difficult red zone experience, a USDOD -United Nations joint project, primed her for the importance of advocating to Congress. Kettner believes to effect change; we must engage Congress directly. Kettner is passionate about Active-Duty Military/Veterans and their families. Jade has an insight into the military family experience. More importantly being a small business owner, with her Veteran (20 years retired US Army) husband, Jade brings a uniquely accurate and clear voice to the challenges and needs of the small American Woman & Veteran owned business.

Kettner joined the NSBA Leadership Council as part of her efforts to tackle the many critical issues facing small business, including tax reform, regulatory restraint, health care costs and how the Affordable Care Act will impact small business. The NSBA Leadership Council is focused on providing valuable networking between small-business advocates from across the country while ensuring small business a seat at the table as Congress and regulators take up key small-business proposals.

"I am proud to have Jade Kettner as part of our Leadership Council," stated NSBA President and CEO Todd McCracken. "She came to us highly recommended, and I look forward to our coordinated efforts for years to come."

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Aligned Technology Solutions Places 52 on the 2021 CRN® Fast Growth 150 List

ALEXANDRIA, Va. /ScoopCloud/ -- Aligned Technology Solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Aligned Technology Solutions to its 2021 Fast Growth 150 list in 52nd place. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants for their significant growth and meaningful performance over the previous two years.

"We are grateful and honored to be included on the 2021 CRN Fast Growth 150 List," said Gar Whaley, Cofounder, Aligned Technology Solutions. "Our entire team is dedicated to providing best-in-class Managed IT Services, Managed Cybersecurity and Compliance solutions to our clients across the US. Inclusion on the list demonstrates our leadership in these areas and the outstanding work and dedication of our teammates."

The IT channel is a highly competitive, fast-paced environment comprised of solution providers that deliver a complex array of hardware, software, communications and services. They must think outside the box to differentiate themselves, making sustained growth a notable achievement. To maintain the highest levels of growth, solution providers constantly need to evolve and keep ahead of groundbreaking changes within the marketplace. The 2021 Fast Growth 150 list acknowledges these companies' exceptional accomplishments and ongoing dedication to success.

"In today's unpredictable world, the pace of change within the IT channel is happening at breakneck speed. CRN's 2021 Fast Growth 150 list highlights industry-leading companies within the IT channel and their ability to outpace an ever-evolving market," said Blaine Raddon, CEO of The Channel Company. "The prominent companies on this year's list serves as an inspiration, setting an admirable level of excellence for their peers to follow. We are thrilled to honor these industry-leading professionals and wish them continued success for the foreseeable future."

A sampling of the 2021 Fast Growth 150 list will be featured in the August issue of CRN Magazine. You can view the complete list online at http://www.crn.com/fastgrowth150.

About Aligned Technology Solutions

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

About The Channel Company

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

Aligned Technology Solutions, announced today that CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company®, has named Aligned Technology Solutions to its 2021 Fast Growth 150 list in 52nd place. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT consultants for their significant growth and meaningful performance over the previous two years.

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Amazon Beauty Agency – Market Defense LLC – Announces New Leadership and Organizational Changes to Support Growth

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Market Defense, a leading brand growth and protection agency supporting Beauty and passion brands on the Amazon platform, just announced changes to its executive team and client delivery teams to support a surge in growth. Market Defense operates 3P businesses on behalf of its clients, providing deep expertise in Amazon account management, brand protection, value added logistics and performance marketing. Its portfolio of passion brands includes influential legacy brands like Dr. Dennis Gross and Philip B, as well as female-founded indie successes Beauty Bakerie and Sara Happ.

Vanessa Kuykendall, former Vice President of Business Development, has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Vanessa leads all client delivery. She is focused on scaling cross-functional client delivery and broadening capabilities in account management, brand protection and performance marketing to drive faster and more meaningful growth for Market Defense clients. Vanessa has worked in the beauty industry for 27 years in sales, training and merchandising leadership roles at The Body Shop, MAC Cosmetics, Estee Lauder and Tiffany & Co. Prior to co-founding Market Defense in 2017, Vanessa led the Beauty.com business for Walgreens.

Brandon Pemberton, former SVP, Client Engagement, has been promoted to President. In this role, Brandon is leading the overall scaling of the business and supporting operations as well as key initiatives to expand sector coverage, broaden services and deepen data & analytics capabilities. Brandon has worked with consumer and retail brands for 25 years in executive leadership roles and operating positions in product development, sales, merchandising and operations. Prior to joining Market Defense in early 2021, Brandon was a strategy principal at Point B where he focused on organizational design and development for global consumer data & analytics organizations.

Chad Annis, Founder and CEO shared, "I am so proud of the work that our clients and our teams are doing to support tremendous growth on Amazon. The pace of change on Amazon is more rapid than I've ever seen, and the requirements to win are increasingly complex. Brandon and Vanessa bring the leadership we require to stay ahead of these changes and continue to deliver outstanding results for our clients."

Market Defense has also brought Michael Sampson on board as an Advisor. Michael has been in beauty and personal care for nearly 20 years. In his early career at L'Oréal, he held several positions, eventually running the Prestige Professional brands as General Manager of Kerastase and Shu Uemura. Following L'Oréal, Michael ran incubator Hatch Beauty as the Brands' President, building products sold exclusively through premium beauty retailers. Following Hatch Beauty, Michael was the global CEO of Kate Somerville.

Alongside these leadership changes, Market Defense has invested heavily in its delivery teams including a doubling of brand management, logistics and marketing teams. This investment includes the integration of its sister company, Growth Atlas, an Amazon incubator for high-potential new brands.

About Market Defense

Market Defense is the most sought-after partner for prestige beauty and passion brands seeking to protect their brand equity and drive profitable growth on the Amazon Marketplace. We provide a full suite of services that includes: Account Management, Brand Protection & Legal, Logistics & Operations, Advertising, and Creative.

Learn more by visiting our website at https://marketdefense.com/.

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Market Defense, a leading brand growth and protection agency supporting Beauty and passion brands on the Amazon platform, just announced changes to its executive team and client delivery teams to support a surge in growth. Market Defense operates 3P businesses on behalf of its clients, providing deep expertise in Amazon account management, brand protection, value added logistics and performance marketing.

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Promontory MortgagePath’s Debora Aydelotte and Louann Bernstone Named 2021 NEXT Powerhouse Partners

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte and Managing Director and Head of Vendor Management Louann Bernstone have been selected as NEXT Powerhouse Partners.

The #NEXTPowerhouse Partner awards program honors female powerhouses at the intersection of the mortgage and technology industries.

"Promontory MortgagePath must have the highest quality team members in order to deliver the technology and scalability community lenders need to compete," said Promontory MortgagePath Founder and CEO Gene Ludwig. "Debora Aydelotte and Louann Bernstone are perfect examples of our best-in-class team. They are incredible leaders who we depend on day in and day out. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and appreciate that NEXT recognized their talent."

Aydelotte's passion for mentorship and commitment to employee success caught the attention of NEXT. Under her leadership, Promontory MortgagePath has grown tremendously from both a product and personnel perspective while blazing a trail for diversity and inclusion in the organization's leadership team. In the past 12 months, Aydelotte has overseen the Transform product launch, kicked off Promontory MortgagePath's initiative to help community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and minority-owned depositories (MDIs) expand mortgage credit access, and overseen the successful implementation of its first MDI, Industrial Bank, and the onboarding of two MDIs.

Bernstone was recognized for her efforts in curating and managing Promontory MortgagePath's tech stack, which includes all vendor onboarding and oversight to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and minimize vendor risk, leading due diligence efforts and ensuring all third parties are performing at optimal levels.

Thanks to Promontory MortgagePath's tech stack, community lenders utilizing Promontory MortgagePath's Borrower Wallet® point-of-sale technology and mortgage fulfillment services have experienced a 75% increase in the average number of loan applications taken per month, with month-over-month increases reaching as high as 255%. In addition, the application pull-through rate for Promontory MortgagePath's clients is 86%, demonstrating the overall quality of initial loan applications.

The full list of NEXT Powerhouse partners and award honorees can be viewed at https://nextmortgagenews.com/2021-next-powerhouse-award-winners/.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

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

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte and Managing Director and Head of Vendor Management Louann Bernstone have been selected as NEXT Powerhouse Partners.

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Dapa Products Share Tips on how to Select the Right Welt Cord for Outdoor and Indoor Use

JASPER, Ala. /ScoopCloud/ -- Welt cord is remarkably versatile and used in a highly diverse range of products. For businesses who plan to use welt cord as part of a product, they choose the right kind. The experts at Dapa Products are happy to help.

Welt cord is quite popular for many indoor as well as outdoor products. The key to getting the most out of the welt cord is to use the appropriate grade. Leading manufacturer Dapa Products is doing its best to educate on the subject. Recently, the team shared its thoughts on what welt cord works best indoors and what holds up best outdoors to help customers make better-informed decisions that meet or exceed their business's needs.

"We are always happy to discuss our products," commented a spokesperson from the company. "If there's ever a question, don't hesitate to give us a call."

For outdoor use, Dapa Products point towards three smart options: foam welt cord, a great choice for pillows and cushions that are left outside; vinyl welt cord, which is recommended for outdoor furniture that will be exposed to cold weather; and cotton welt cord, which is also a good choice for outdoor furniture, but this time with more diverse weather exposure, especially when the cotton has a covering.

For indoor use of welt cord, Dapa Products recommends cotton welt cord or braided welt cord most often. Vinyl is also an option as long as temperatures aren't expected to be high, damaging the cord or making it uncomfortable. And cotton is, of course, softer and more comfortable than vinyl.

Feedback for Dapa Products' Welt Cord continues to be completely positive across the board.

Chris S., from Ohio, recently said in a five-star review, "We had some bad experiences trying to find the correct materials to use for our company's outdoor chairs. Eventually, we came across Dapa Products, and their foam welt cord was perfect. There's no doubt about future products, and this is where we will return. The whole experience was perfect. Fully recommended!"

Dapa Products is a leading source for all kinds of welt cord made to the highest quality, offered at attractive prices, and backed up by first-class customer support. For more information or to place an order, be sure to visit https://www.dapaproducts.com.

About DAPA Products:

DAPA Products is known, not just for the Foam Welt Cord, but the highly demanded Foam Screen Spline, along with many more goods in the window, door, and upholstered furniture industries and braided products for the upholstery furniture industry. DAPA runs several extrusion lines 24 hours a day, 5 days per week. Foam Screen Spline has helped to reduce the stress of screening and now is the favored choice for many major manufacturers. Thanks to the support of our many friends and customers, a small beginning has proved to be highly successful. Foam Welt Cord and Foam Screen Spline are still our main products but we now provide many other products for these markets and several other industries.

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Nature Fluent begins offering free same-day delivery of its eco-friendly Cottontail bamboo toilet paper

MENIFEE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cottontail bamboo toilet tissue is now available for free same-day delivery in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and other select South Riverside County cities on all online orders placed at Cottontailusa.com before 3 p.m. local time. The new service is being offered directly to consumers and businesses, and will expand to other areas in the coming months. The service is expected to be available to 50 percent of Riverside County by the end of 2021, including Riverside the most populous city in the Inland Empire.

"With a limited number of sustainable toilet paper options on the shelves of our grocery stores, we are eager to offer a low cost and extremely convenient way for the local community to become more sustainable while helping to support reforestation projects in the wake of major wildfires like those in Paradise, California," said Tricia Hall, a representative for the Cottontail brand. "Customers already love the idea of purchasing bamboo toilet paper and getting it delivered directly to their home - getting it same-day delivery is a game changer."

The convenience of same-day delivery means that shoppers no longer have to wait in traffic, visit a conventional checkout and wait in line to purchase toilet paper. With no minimum purchase amount required, in just a few clicks on their phones, tablets, or computers, the new service allows customers to receive their purchase the same-day when they shop Cottontailusa.com. In addition to free same-day delivery, through a partnership with One Tree Planted a tree is planted for every 24 rolls ordered.

Cottontail toilet paper is 3-Ply and made from an all-natural organic bamboo pulp and the unique composition of bamboo means that this toilet tissue has great tensile strength. When it comes to the softness of Cottontail, customers will find a happy medium between comfort and safe. Cottontail bamboo toilet paper is septic tank safe, biodegradable and without chemicals like chlorine or synthetic fragrances.

Customers can now purchase 24 rolls of Cottontail bamboo toilet paper for $29.99 with free shipping and same-day delivery, making Cottontail toilet paper very competitive compared to other popular bamboo toilet paper brands.

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Nature Fluent is a sustainable consumer products company that advocates leading an organic lifestyle that supports the well-being of all individuals and the thriving of communities. For every 24 rolls of Cottontail bamboo toilet paper purchased, we plant one tree in order to preserve our planet for generations to come. To learn more, visit https://cottontailusa.com/.

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Cottontail bamboo toilet tissue is now available for free same-day delivery in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and other select South Riverside County cities on all online orders placed at Cottontailusa.com before 3 p.m. local time. The new service is being offered directly to consumers and businesses, and will expand to other areas in the coming months.

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African-American Woman College Student Retention Expert, Dr. Ezella McPherson Teaches Educational Institutions How to Retain and Graduate At-Risk Students

DETROIT, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- According to U.S. News & World Report, 1 in 3 first-year college students will not return for their sophomore year. In contrast to these discouraging statistics, Dr. Ezella McPherson has retained 82% to 100% of at-risk first-year college students during her tenure at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Wayne State University, and Indiana University. She shares more about her success with at-risk college students in her new book, "Real Outreach: A Practical Guide to Retaining and Graduating College Students" (ISBN: 978-1737273103).

Founder of Dr. McPherson Coaching, LLC, Dr. McPherson has also developed a Fall 2021 College Graduation Academy to help institutions to increase their college retention and graduation rates.

Dr. McPherson's passion to retain and graduate college students stems from her own undergraduate experience. While in undergrad, she was told by a college counselor to "drop out of college" and to forgo her dream of becoming the first person in her immediate family to earn a bachelor's degree. Since that moment, she has been determined to not only achieve personal success, but to help other college students to reach success as well.

For instance, she was instrumental in leading the efforts in the development of early alert programs and student retention programs aimed at helping at-risk students transition to college and graduate from Wayne State University and Indiana University South Bend.

Dr. McPherson Coaching, LLC's education firm offers a suite of services to help students persist in colleges and universities, including the College Graduation Academy.

Topics covered in the four-week virtual Fall 2021 College Graduation Academy are:

* Early alert systems, campus resources and technology

* Student outreach, marketing, advertising, and communicating your student success brand to at-risk college students

* High impact practices that retain college students

* Leveraging your campus network and using case management

Along with conducting her online College Graduation Academy, Dr. McPherson is the author of the book, "Real Outreach." At a time when college institutions are dealing with enrollment declines, the text addresses the college dropout phenomenon by encouraging college students to use campus resources, including professors, staff, administrators, and campus offices. Each chapter has case examples of how Dr. McPherson has supported college students (e.g., African American, Asian, Latinx, White) from diverse backgrounds (e.g., first-generation, international, students with disabilities) by helping them to overcome obstacles until they achieve their goals from freshman year through graduation.

College administrators and faculty members can benefit from the book by learning the best practices to retain and graduate at-risk college students. The book will also be of interest to high school students, college bound students, college students and their families so that they can learn about some challenges that college students endure while pursuing a college degree.

Released on May 12, 2021 via paperback and e-book, "Real Outreach" shot to number one in the Education Administration category during its second day of sales on Amazon.

"Real Outreach" is available online at Kobo.com, Nook.com, IngramSpark.com, Walmart.com, Perma-Bound.com, Apple books, Mackin.com, Bookshop.com, Books-A-Million.com, IndieBound.com, Amazon, Barnesandnoble.com, and other retailers.

Order from Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1737273101

Education professionals and institutions can register now for the Fall 2021 College Graduation Academy at https://drmcphersoncoaching.com/ or by emailing her directly at emcpher2@gmail.com.

Professionals, institutions, and college students seeking coaching can contact Dr. McPherson at emcpher2@gmail.com.

About Dr. McPherson Coaching, LLC

The mission of Dr. McPherson Coaching, LLC is to facilitate the retention and graduation of college students, especially underserved and the most academically at-risk collegians. Dr. McPherson offers one-on-one coaching and/or workshops for institutions and professionals. Founder Dr. Ezella McPherson envisions millions of college students becoming college graduates, especially at-risk collegians. She is here to support you in reaching your retention and graduation goals.

About Dr. Ezella McPherson

Dr. Ezella McPherson is a first-generation college graduate and a college student retention expert. Since Dr. McPherson had some painful experiences in college, she is passionate about helping others to succeed by preparing college students to graduate. For more than a decade, Dr. McPherson has mentored, retained and helped hundreds of college students to graduate. She obtained a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and earned her master's and doctorate degrees in Educational Policy Studies from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

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According to U.S. News & World Report, 1 in 3 first-year college students will not return for their sophomore year. Dr. Ezella McPherson has retained 82% to 100% of at-risk first-year college students during her tenure at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Wayne State University, and Indiana University. She shares more about her success with at-risk college students in her new book, "Real Outreach: A Practical Guide to Retaining and Graduating College Students" (ISBN: 978-1737273103).

Related link: https://drmcphersoncoaching.com/

Leading Digital Mortgage Platform Maxwell Named a 2021 Best Place to Work by Denver Business Journal

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Maxwell, a leading digital mortgage and fulfillment platform for small to midsize lenders, just announced it was named a 2021 Best Place to Work by Denver Business Journal. The company ranked sixth in the medium-sized category.

"At Maxwell, we've worked really hard to intentionally build our team culture. We put our company values at the forefront of everything we do, whether hiring or making business decisions," said Christie Grix, Maxwell's VP of People.

"Over the last year, we've grown by over 200 employees across the United States. We added the vast majority of those new team members while in a remote setting. This award is so meaningful because it shows the work we're putting into building and maintaining our culture through rapid growth and pandemic-related challenges is paying off."

Denver Business Journal Best Places to Work recognizes workplaces across various industries for their commitment to creating and maintaining a thriving, engaged culture. This year's winners showed additional dedication to keeping employees connected despite work-from-home settings and 2020's unique demands.

To select winners, Denver Business Journal partnered with Quantum Workplace to conduct an employee engagement survey measuring 10 key engagement categories. Those criteria included team effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, manager effectiveness, compensation, and benefits. Based on those results, Denver Business Journal chose 65 winners across the Denver metropolitan area.

Click here to view Denver Business Journal's full list of 2021 Best Places to Work: https://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2021/05/06/dbj-2021-best-places-to-work-extra-large-giant.html

To view job openings at Maxwell, click here: https://www.himaxwell.com/careers

To learn about Maxwell's comprehensive features for community lenders, including point-of-sale and fulfillment solutions, visit https://himaxwell.com/.

About Maxwell

Maxwell empowers mortgage lenders to enhance borrower experience, increase efficiency, and improve their economics by intelligently automating workflow through its digital platform and technology-powered services. Hundreds of mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions nationwide use the Maxwell platform to serve thousands of homebuyers every day. Founded in 2015, Maxwell is a member of the Mortgage Bankers Association and is proud to be built in Denver, Colorado. Since 2017, it has been named one of the most innovative companies in real estate by HousingWire Magazine. Learn more: https://himaxwell.com/features.

Maxwell, a leading digital mortgage and fulfillment platform for small to midsize lenders, just announced it was named a 2021 Best Place to Work by Denver Business Journal. The company ranked sixth in the medium-sized category.

Related link: https://himaxwell.com/

SimpleNexus Director of Sales Engineering Tracy Farber selected as NEXT 2021 Powerhouse Awards winner

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Tracy Farber, director of sales engineering, has been named a 2021 Powerhouse Awards winner by Next Mortgage Events (NEXT).

NEXT's Powerhouse Awards program honors female dynamos bringing positive change to the intersection of mortgage and technology. Farber was recognized in the award's partner category for her uncanny achievements over the last 12 months, including conducting more than 600 product demos of the SimpleNexus homeownership platform resulting in a 92% increase in license seats and a 432% increase in product upsells. Farber dedicates hours each week to developing customized demos that show lenders how SimpleNexus can adapt to their unique workflows and be configured to address specific challenges.

"Tracy's ability to build genuine partnerships and get to the root of the problems lenders face is unmatched," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "Her dedication to moving this industry forward shows in everything she does. She is extremely deserving of this recognition."

To learn more about the awards program and view the full list of NEXT Powerhouse partners and honorees, visit https://www.nextmortgagenews.com.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @NEXTMtgEvents #NEXTpowerhouse #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, today announced that Tracy Farber, director of sales engineering, has been named a 2021 Powerhouse Awards winner by Next Mortgage Events (NEXT).

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

American Red Cross Northeast Georgia selects FormFree as Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® has been recognized as the Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.

FormFree was named Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for providing mission-critical support and dedication to the Red Cross' efforts in the Northeast Georgia community. The Red Cross officially recognized 2021 volunteers and community partners who are saving lives and enriching the Red Cross' mission in the region at a virtual event on August 5.

The American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia provides direct service to 23 Georgia counties by supporting the collection, testing and distribution of blood and blood components in the region, providing emergency resources for military families, facilitating lifesaving training in first aid, CPR and use of AED and helping people and communities impacted by disasters.

"Our hats off to FormFree for their unwavering support of our mission," said Marlon Trone, executive director of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia. "We are grateful for their partnership and look forward to continuing to support Northeast Georgia's communities together."

FormFree's commitment to the American Red Cross stems back to the company's founding in 2008, when the company began supporting the nonprofit through participation in blood drives, food drives and fundraisers. In 2017, FormFree CEO Brent Chandler joined the board of directors of the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia. Currently FormFree Director of Marketing Sarah Crossley and Account Manager Laura Graben are co-chairs of the chapter's Young Professionals Advisory Board. Last year, FormFree helped raise nearly $30,000 for the charity as the host of October's Heroes Golf Classic tournament. The company plans to host the event again this fall.

"Giving back is a core value at FormFree. It's an honor to shine a light on a cause we care deeply about and that has a significant, positive impact on our immediate community," said Chandler. "In today's times, it is more important than ever to lend a helping hand."

About FormFree®

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

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit https://www.redcross.org/ or http://www.cruzrojaamericana.org/.

Twitter: @RealFormFree @GARedcross @NEGAARC #HeroesGolfClassic

FormFree has been recognized as the Corporate Blood Sponsor of the Year for the American Red Cross of Northeast Georgia, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps feed, shelter and provide support for people affected by fires and other disasters.

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

Journey Awards at The Fox Theatre Honors Politicians, Influencers, Celebrities and You

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Journey Awards announces their 5th annual ceremony to be held on Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Expect to see hundreds of celebrities, influencers, entertainers, executives, politicians and everyday people from all over the world, as they converge down the red carpet for an historic evening.

The Journey Awards was originally launched in 2016 to honor entities and individuals who inspire us, regardless of their status in our society. All nominated and voted for by the people.

The 2019 season received over 21,000 nominations and only 16 were honored at the Buckhead Theatre. As they geared up for the 2020 season, it was apparent that more categories were needed due to an extremely high influx of nomination requests.

Therefore, the organization added the following: Healthcare, Influencers, Entertainment, Philanthropy, Tech & Science, Religion, Career Professionals, Public Servants, Finance, News & Politics, Athletics, and most importantly our COVID 19 heroes!

"Expect to be entertained and inspired. I'm always intrigued to see beautiful human beings walk the red carpet wearing the most stunning gowns and tuxedos but then moments later, they're all in deep laughter at the same time in tears. It's the most powerful experience I've ever seen in my 22 years in the industry. No one leaves that room without being energized and inspired," said Kelsey Monroe the production strategist.

We are still accepting nominations until August 23, 2021. To learn more visit: https://www.thejourneyawards.com/.

PRE-EVENT INTERVIEWS:

We are now accepting nominations of people all media inquiries whether it's live on set or zoom interviews. (VIP guest appearance varies with their availabilities.)

COVERAGE OF EVENT:

Media check in at 3 p.m. Red-carpet reception at 4 p.m. Show starts 6 p.m.

ALL CDC GUIDELINES WILL BE ENFORCED

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/kZue7wcRXQY

MEDIA CONTACT:
Cathy Esterman Brand manager. Email: journeyawardspr@gmail.com Text Hotline: (678) 768 3717

IG: @Journeyawards FB: @Thejourneyaward Twitter: @journey_events

The Journey Awards announces their 5th annual ceremony to be held on Sunday September 5, 2021 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. Expect to see hundreds of celebrities, influencers, entertainers, executives, politicians and everyday people from all over the world, as they converge down the red carpet for an historic evening.

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

Churches of Scientology Promote Community Partnership on National Night Out

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Scientologists across America took a stand against drug abuse and crime August 3 by joining local law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to make National Night Out 2021 special for their communities. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and raises awareness about crime and drug prevention. The Church of Scientology International has backed this initiative for more than three decades.

Scientologists took part in events ranging from neighborhood barbecues, live concerts and family fun days hosted by their Church of Scientology to helping organize neighborhood events and providing drug and crime prevention materials to those attending.

"We support this initiative and its purpose of making neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live," says Fabio Amicarelli, Director of Humanitarian Programs of the Church of Scientology International.

The numbers show a clear relationship between drug use and crime:

* 21 percent of those sentenced in state prisons and local jails are incarcerated for crimes committed to obtain drugs or money for drugs.

* Drugs are a factor in almost 40 percent of those jailed or imprisoned for property crimes.

* 14 percent of those incarcerated for violent crimes report they committed their most serious offenses for drug-related reasons.

Scientology Churches sponsor chapters of Foundation for a Drug-Free World and the Foundation's award-winning Truth About Drugs initiative. They also provide drug education specialist training and work with local educators, police, churches and nonprofits to reach youth on this vital subject.

And in a direct address to crime, they use The Way to Happiness, the common-sense moral code written by humanitarian and Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard. With it, they assist community crime prevention efforts and provide police and correctional officers with tools to help inmates and ex-offenders become ethical and productive members of their communities.

Examples of the use and success of these programs are documented in the original television series Voices for Humanity on the Scientology Network.

The Founder of the Scientology religion is L. Ron Hubbard and Mr. David Miscavige is the religion's ecclesiastical leader.

Learn more about "The Way to Happiness" at: https://www.thewaytohappiness.org/

For more information, contact
Church of Scientology International Media Relations
mediarelations@churchofscientology.net
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Scientologists across America took a stand against drug abuse and crime August 3 by joining local law enforcement and nonprofit organizations to make National Night Out 2021 special for their communities. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and raises awareness about crime and drug prevention.

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

SimpleNexus ranks 47 out of 100 on Fast Company’s worldwide list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, nabbed the number 47 spot on Fast Company's third annual list of the world's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

As the first mobile homeownership platform, SimpleNexus is defined by innovation. It has carefully crafted its culture to promote innovation, from dozens of internal initiatives to a set of core values (HIVE, an acronym for hungry, innovative, vibrant, empathetic) that guide the work of employees in every department and at every strata of the organization. SimpleNexus touches approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

"It's an honor to rank among the top companies around the world that are striving to promote innovation," said SimpleNexus CEO Cathleen Schreiner Gates. "SimpleNexus' continued success calls for attracting out-of-the-box thinkers and innovators. We are dedicated to maintaining an environment to do just that."

Of the 2021 class of Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company editor-in-chief Stephanie Mehta said: "These leaders and teams created cultures of innovation and sustained them, even as remote work extended into 2021. This newest list of the Best Workplaces for Innovators honors those organizations that found ways to collaborate and invent despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring employees were at the forefront."

Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2021 Best Workplaces for Innovators program ranks 100 winners from a variety of industries, including computer science, biotech, consumer packaged goods, nonprofit, education, financial services, cybersecurity and engineering. Working together, Fast Company editors and Accenture researchers scored nearly 1,500 applications, and a panel of eight eminent judges reviewed and endorsed the top 100 companies. To see the complete list, go to https://www.fastcompany.com/best-workplaces-for-innovators/2021

About Fast Company:

Fast Company is the world's leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, ethonomics (ethical economics), leadership, and design. Written for, by, and about the most progressive business leaders, Fast Company and FastCompany.com inspire readers and users to think beyond traditional boundaries, lead conversations, and create the future of business. Headquartered in New York City, Fast Company is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with its sister publication Inc. Stephanie Mehta is editor-in-chief.

About SimpleNexus, LLC:

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus @FastCompany #FCBestWorkplaces #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, nabbed the number 47 spot on Fast Company's third annual list of the world's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/

Chicago West Side Families Celebrate 70 Years of Peace and Unity

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- 3161-3163 Monroe Family Fellowship Chicago IL and NewNegro Media announce a Plaque Dedication Ceremony at 3161-3163 Monroe, September 5, 2021, to celebrate the tenants 70-year anniversary. All families are invited, tickets are $30 and children under 12 free. The event kicks off Friday September 3 with an evening cocktail reception at Comfort Suites Lombard, Saturday September 4, Picnic Miller Meadows Forest Preserve River Forest, and Sunday September 5th Gumbo Gala following the dedication ceremony.

Participants must RSVP by August 27th, 2021, for ticket information contact Derrick Williams newnegro@yahoo.com or call (312) 523-7227.

3161-3163 W. Monroe is not an address; it is "the Mothership." For over 70 years families connected by bloodlines, childhoods and a church have resided at the six-unit, three-story, apartment complex, located in the heart of East Garfield Park. The "Monroe Family Fellowship" will be hosting a Plaque Dedication Ceremony September 5, 3161-3163 W. Monroe at 3 p.m.

The Family Fellowship are the Balthazars, Milam/Brownlee's, Jackson/Norwood, and Brown/Williams.

All Monroe family and friends are invited to attend a celebration to honor the pioneers and motivators of 3161, 3162, 3163 and 3164 W Monroe with a bronze plaque that reads, "A love silhouette of brick and mortar, this building and the names engraved below will forever be bound together as a symbol for grace, redemption, and unending friendship, proving unity and love trump racism, corruption, and palpable ignorance."

HONOREES:

* Mr. & Mrs. Louis and Doretta Balthazar, Mr. and Mrs. Richard and Robbie Brownlee, Mr. & Mrs. Louvania (Brother) and Dorothy Brownlee

* Mr. & Mrs. Henry and Lucy Hailey, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew and Margaret Milam, Mr. & Mrs. Sydney and Annie Norwood,

* Mr. & Mrs. Spencer and Mary Williams, Mrs. Anna White, Ms. Daisy Partee, Ms. John Ella Williams, Mr. Joe Ford,

* Reverend Ferdinand Hargrett, Reverend E.J. Hatch

The Milam and Brownlee family's relationship goes back to reconstruction when both families lived on plantations known in the 1900 census as Beat 5, Tate County, Mississippi. It was said "The Brownlee's were the only sharecroppers allowed to leave the plantation, because they were related to the White People who owned the land." This mattered little to Papa Brownlee. He had a reputation for being a defiant Black man, or the more popular phrase, "an unruly Negro," a trait present in the Brownlee's today.

Lucy Milam, born in slavery worked as domestic for a person only known as "The White Man." She would birth 14 children between her husband Hence Milam, and the man known as the "The White Man."

According to her Great Grandson Frank Wilson, "My father would tell me stories about how they would all go to this white lady's house, and she gave them food, because she knew they were the children of her husband."

Frank Wilson's father, Frank Milam partnered with Mr. Jake Brownlee and the two became the most successful bootleggers in Mississippi. Jake had a brother named Richard Brownlee. Richard was known for being handsome, a barber, and successful gambler. Richard liked to gamble and drink; Frank like to drink and gamble. By 1925, the rear of Richard Brownlee's shop became an official Negro Casino. Some years later, Richard would meet Frank Milam's 1st Cousin, a fair maiden named Robbie, and here is where story begins for the next generation.

In 1950 two families one from Louisiana and one from Mississippi purchased what is now 3161-3163 W Monroe. Among them were Robbie and Richard Brownlee, who could like many others, could pass for white, but instead demanded to be Black, purchased property, and invited other family to join them. The apartments soon became a way station for what would be called the "Great Migration."

3161-3163 Monroe is not a building; it is an institution. An urban motherland, that nurtures with a concrete smile, it is the address on birth certificates, parents birth certificates, grandparents birth certificates, and sadly obituaries. Despite the violence and gentrification of Chicago's Westside, after seven decades the families continue to keep the peace and maintain the property in the heart of East Garfield Park.

3161-3163 Monroe Family Fellowship Chicago IL and NewNegro Media announce a Plaque Dedication Ceremony at 3161-3163 Monroe, September 5, 2021, to celebrate the tenants 70-year anniversary. All families are invited, tickets are $30 and children under 12 free.

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

The Spodak Dental Group Celebrates 45th Anniversary By Giving Back to Their Local Community

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Established in 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is proud to now celebrate their 45th Anniversary in Delray Beach, Fla. The team of board certified general and specialty dentists and dental professionals realize that the community is a big part of their business longevity so are giving back to local community members and organizations as a way to say thank you.

"My dad, the founder of Spodak Dental Group, and my family have been proud Delray Beach residents for the past several decades and I couldn't think of anywhere else I'd want to have my business and raise my family," said Dr. Craig Spodak, general dentist at Spodak Dental Group. "The community has been monumental in creating the value in our business and what we do, so this is our opportunity to give back in a large, thoughtful and purposeful way."

In an effort to align with their core values, "Why we C.L.I.C.," the team of more than 40 team members is offering life-changing donations and community outreach.

C: Create a "WOW" experience for ourselves and our patients

L: Lead with authenticity and integrity

I: Inspire each other to achieve remarkable results

C: Cultivate community by providing support and positive communication

To celebrate each core value, the team will donate 45 smiles (needed dental treatments) to community members who are in need; will provide 45 community service hours to local organizations, including a tree planting event where the team will plant 45 trees in a local park; will donate 45 hours to aspiring dental professionals in an effort to better the field of dentistry and help others achieve their professional goals; and will cultivate team relationships in the community by hosting 45 hours of social events, respectively.

The Group has already teamed up with the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund to provide life-changing dentistry to local veterans who don't have dental coverage but who are in need of dental care. They also plan to continue partnering with other local organizations including Community Greening, Spirit of Giving, the Delray Beach Police Department, and more.

The events and give-back will continue through to June 2022, which is the 46th Anniversary of the practice. Community members are encouraged to join the Group's efforts, and are invited to reach out should they or someone they know need care.

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

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

Established in 1976, the Spodak Dental Group is proud to now celebrate their 45th Anniversary in Delray Beach, Fla. The team of board certified general and specialty dentists and dental professionals realize that the community is a big part of their business longevity so are giving back to local community members and organizations as a way to say thank you.

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

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, Delivers $25,000 in Annual Savings to St. Mary Catholic School

DAYTON, Ohio, /ScoopCloud/ -- St. Mary Catholic School is making an investment of $86,704 in a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The school paid cash for the project, which includes energy efficient LED interior and exterior lighting retrofits. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

The School anticipates a reduction in annual utility costs of about $25,000. The payback for the project is just 3-1/2 years, which makes this a very worthwhile endeavor.

The LED lighting retrofits offer up to 75 percent savings over the district's former lighting systems, offering an almost immediate reduction in utility costs. They will also last 3 to 4 times longer, which will further reduce long-term operations and maintenance costs.

Beyond the financial savings, LED lighting is a superior option for educational settings. The quality of LED lighting is very close to natural daylight, making it easier on the eyes. Further, it offers improved light distribution and lighting levels. LEDs are also free of the hum and flicker associated with fluorescent lighting, making it an ideal system for special needs classrooms. All these benefits are associated with improved behavior and health, in addition to increased motivation and higher test scores.

"At St. Mary Catholic School, we aim to be high achieving in all aspects of our operations, from academic performance to financial management," said Mrs. Elizabeth Tokodi, Principal. "We believe that this investment in our building will pay dividends to our bottom line while directly supporting our strategies to improve student outcomes and our overall school climate."

"We take great pride in our ability to provide schools with cost-effective solutions that make measurably better improvements to their facilities and, by extension, their overall performance," said Rusty Bookman, Senior Account Executive with Energy Optimizers, USA. "St. Mary Catholic School will be able to channel the savings it gains right back into its classrooms or into other needed capital improvements. That's a victory for the school, its students and the Parish."

About Energy Optimizers, USA

Energy Optimizers, USA, an Ohio-based energy services company, works with educational, governmental, commercial, and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs. The energy measures can include lighting retrofits, indoor air quality improvements, HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits, solar and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S., was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal, and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at https://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

St. Mary Catholic School is making an investment of $86,704 in a facilities improvement project with Energy Optimizers, USA. The school paid cash for the project, which includes energy efficient LED interior and exterior lighting retrofits. The benefits will be immediate, with reduced energy bills and an improved learning environment.

Related link: https://energyoptusa.com/

Jam to Low-Down Blues with Hurricane Jerry Loos at the Westerwood Blueberries and The Blues Concert

COLUMBUS, Ohio /ScoopCloud/ -- The Westerwood Senior Living community is hosting a Blueberries & The Blues summer concert from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, featuring local blues artist Hurricane Jerry Loos. Relax in the shade while you listen to low-down blues and celebrate the Columbus blueberry season with chilled blueberry limoncello cocktails and tasty treats created by Westerwood's Chef Marshall.

"We are thrilled to host Hurricane Jerry and showcase Chef Marshall's culinary skills," Lisa Burkhart, Executive Director said. "These events are a great way for us to showcase our beautiful community. Attendees will be able to meet residents and team members, and schedule tours of the community."

RSVP today for The Blueberries and The Blues concert by calling 614-368-1209 or visiting https://www.liveatwesterwood.org/events/. And make sure you enter to win one of four gift certificates to Fresh Thyme Market and a basket filled with all things blueberries.

Hurricane Jerry Loos started playing guitar in the late 1960's and has done session work for decades at local recording studios in Columbus Ohio. A versatile guitarist, Jerry has worked with a wide range of independent artists playing styles such as Gospel, Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, and others. Jerry enjoys many styles of music but plays Blues/Rock material in his band "Hurricane Jerry and Stormfront"

Listen to Hurricane Jerry on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaHC4215onQ.

Westerwood is also hosting a Resident Lifestyle Panel Brunch at 10 a.m. on August 18, 2021. Besides enjoying a delicious, complimentary brunch, the residents and dedicated team will share what makes Westerwood a remarkable place to enjoy life. They will also share updates on exciting new outdoor amenities that are being added to the 23-acre campus! RSVP today by calling 614-368-1209 or visiting https://www.liveatwesterwood.org/events/.

Westerwood, formerly Friendship Village Columbus, is a 23-acre, scenic nonprofit retirement community rooted in the northeast side of Columbus. It is minutes from downtown Westerville and Otterbein University. The active resident community loves lifelong learning, artistic pursuits, exercising, giving back and connecting with nature. Westerwood offers a top-rated, full continuum of care, including a Life Care contract.

This wooded oasis offers restaurant-quality dining cooked from scratch, wellness classes with a personal trainer, an arts studio, a woodshop and gardens in a friendly atmosphere where ageless spirits can indulge their curiosity. Westerwood is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit community. It is ranked as a Choice community by the Holleran Group in recognition of an exemplary culture of resident engagement. Westerwood has Platinum SAGECare certification, it has received the Top Workplaces award from Columbus CEO six years in a row and it has received the Best of Business: Retirement Community award. Learn more at https://liveatwesterwood.org/.

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The Westerwood Senior Living community is hosting a Blueberries & The Blues summer concert from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, featuring local blues artist Hurricane Jerry Loos. Relax in the shade while you listen to low-down blues and celebrate the Columbus blueberry season with chilled blueberry limoncello cocktails and tasty treats created by Westerwood's Chef Marshall.

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Chris Spencer Announces ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ Returning for Sixth Season

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Having just returned from Belize to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells, feature actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer is pleased to announce that everyone's favorite husbands are coming back - the "Real Husbands of Hollywood" has been renewed for a sixth season by BET.

"I am delighted to announce that 'Real Husbands of Hollywood' is coming back to BET for season six," said co-creator and co-executive producer Chris Spencer. "I'm looking forward the continuing adventures of Kevin Hart and the Hollywood husbands. We've got an exciting, adventure-filled season in store for everyone."

Created by Chris Spencer and Kevin Hart, "Real Husbands of Hollywood" follows Kevin Hart, Duane Martin, Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, J.B. Smoove, Nelly, Jackie Long Robin Thicke, and their celebrity friends, playing a fictionalized version of themselves, as they try to navigate the Hollywood landscape.

About Chris Spencer

Chris Spencer is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is the co-creator, co-developer, co-writer and co-executive producer of the scripted comedy, Real Husbands of Hollywood. He has starred in several film projects and is also one of the most sought-after writers having done projects with Wayans family and Jamie Foxx and was the producer of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor honoring Dave Chappelle. He also travels the country as a standup comedian and has performed on "The Chris Rock Show," "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and HBO's "Def Comedy Jam." Mr. Spencer co-hosts a weekly radio show, "Date Night with Chris & Vanessa," on Kevin Hart's SiriusXM channel, LOLRadio. He is working on several projects with the likes of Morgan Freeman, LeBron James, Fox and Universal Pictures.

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Having just returned from Belize to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells, feature actor, comedian, writer and producer Chris Spencer is pleased to announce that everyone's favorite husbands are coming back - the "Real Husbands of Hollywood" has been renewed for a sixth season by BET.

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Awarded Grant Through New Jersey State Council on the Arts as Part of the State’s Largest Appropriation in 55 Year History

MORRISTOWN, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("The Alliance"), one of the state's largest arts service organizations, was recently awarded a grant through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts ("NJSCA"). The awards announced last week were part of the largest state appropriation the Council has ever received in its 55-year history - $31.9 million as part of the state budget approved by Governor Murphy last month.

"This is a historic time for New Jersey's arts community. We thank Governor Murphy, Secretary of State Way, and the New Jersey State Legislature for their belief in the impact the arts have on our communities and the souls of our fellow New Jerseyans," says John McEwen, Executive Director, New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

For the first time in over a decade, the NJSCA budget was increased by 60%. As stated by the Council, $35.6 million in grants were awarded to support more than 700 arts organizations, projects, and artists throughout the state. Grant awards also included $7.5 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds, which were signed into law by Governor Murphy earlier this year as part of a multi-bill package aimed at economic recovery.

"Given the extraordinary times we are living, the increased funding to the arts causes me to beam with pride about the leadership of our great state," says Marshall Jones, III, Associate Professor - Theater, Mason Gross School of the Arts Rutgers and President of the Alliance Board of Trustees. John J. Wooten, Producing Artistic Director of Premiere Stages and Chair of the Alliance Board of Trustees, adds, "Increased funding from NJSCA could not have not come at a more crucial time. While theatres are beginning to transition back from virtual presentations to live productions, significant challenges remain. These enhanced resources will not only help theatres to safely re-emerge but will also help them to explore creative ways to re-envision their missions in a post-COVID world. Increased funding for New Jersey Theatre Alliance will also ensure that the incredible job the Alliance has been doing to assist the NJ Theatre Membership with re-opening efforts will continue."

A 33% increase from NJSCA has brought the Alliance's General Operating Support (GOS) grant up to a total of $208,705, support for their Cultural Access Network Project, a co-sponsored project that provides a wide range of services and programs to assist theatres and cultural organizations in making their programs and facilities accessible to seniors and people with disabilities, remained level with a grant of $70,000, and received a grant of $46,000 as part of the Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF).

"We are grateful for the support and partnership of the State Arts Council's Board and staff who have done an outstanding job in lifting up our field during this unprecedented time. We thank our colleagues at ArtPride New Jersey and all the state's arts advocates for their tireless efforts and encouragement in support of our field. This has been the most challenging time for our industry and as we continue to chart new waters and begin to welcome audiences back safely, these increased funds will have a major impact in helping our field on their path to stability," says McEwen.

About New Jersey Theatre Alliance

Founded in 1981, New Jersey Theatre Alliance ( https://njtheatrealliance.org/ ) was the first statewide service organization for professional, not-for-profit theatre companies in the United States, and is a leader in developing model programs that unite, promote, strengthen, and cultivate professional theatre in New Jersey. Funding for the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, a not-for-profit organization, is provided in part by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism, and contributions from individuals, corporations, and foundations including Amazon, the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The Grunin Foundation, The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey, The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, Bank of America, City National Bank, The Shubert Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Investors Bank, The Hyde and Watson Foundation, Kessler Foundation, The F.M. Kirby Foundation, E.J. Grassmann Trust, and The Union Foundation.

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New Jersey Theatre Alliance ("The Alliance"), one of the state's largest arts service organizations, was recently awarded a grant through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts ("NJSCA"). The awards announced last week were part of the largest state appropriation the Council has ever received in its 55-year history.

Related link: https://njtheatrealliance.org/

4,979 Square Foot Immaculate, Turn-Key Office Space Sublease at 9 West Broad Street in Stamford, CT Represented by Choyce Peterson

NORWALK, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Choyce Peterson, Inc. (www.choycepeterson.com), a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 4,979 square foot (SF) office suite available for sublease at 9 West Broad Street in Stamford, CT. Choyce Peterson Vice Presidents Adam Cognetta and Charlene O'Connell comprise the brokerage team.

9 West Broad Street is a Class A office building in the heart of downtown Stamford which completed a $10 million renovation in 2014. This property offers modern open common spaces coupled with incredible, upper-floor views of Long Island Sound, and walking access to downtown Stamford. The building is conveniently located 0.6 miles to I-95, 3.7 miles to the Merritt Parkway, and a 10-minute walk to the Stamford Metro-North Train Station. 9 West Broad also features covered parking, a private tenant shuttle to the Stamford Train Station, a full-service cafeteria with indoor and outdoor seating, fitness center, conference facility, and on-site security. The building is professionally owned and managed by Stamford-based, Forstone Capital.

The newly built-out, well-appointed 4,979 SF office space being marketed for sublease is on the 5th floor with expansive windows that offer panoramic views of downtown. With high grade finishes, the suite has 3 conference rooms, 20 workstations and an open pantry in its current configuration, and furniture can be made available. The sublease term is through October 2026, while a direct deal with the landlord is also possible.

Cognetta commented, "We are pleased to represent such a pristine, newly-built out office space within a freshly renovated downtown building. 9 West Broad Street is perfectly situated adjacent to Mill River Park and within walking distance of countless restaurants, and stores. This suite presents an ideal situation for any company looking to establish a presence in a class A building in downtown Stamford."

For further information, please visit our website: https://www.choycepeterson.com/property/9-west-broad-st-stamford-ct

About Choyce Peterson

Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm with offices in Norwalk, CT and Rye Brook, NY, was founded in 1997 and has negotiated millions of square feet of transactions in 42 states and Canada. The Choyce Peterson process delivers comprehensive and creative real estate solutions to ensure clients derive maximum value from their real estate decisions.

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Choyce Peterson, Inc., a full-service commercial real estate brokerage and consulting firm, announced they are exclusively representing a 4,979 square foot (SF) office suite available for sublease at 9 West Broad Street in Stamford, CT. Choyce Peterson Vice Presidents Adam Cognetta and Charlene O'Connell comprise the brokerage team.

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Truist Bank to Support Millionaire Mastermind Academy’s Business Development program for Minority Women Entrepreneurs

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today. The program graduates explored 13 weeks of business development, creating viable business models, marketing strategies, doing business with the federal government and more over the past three months.

Registration for the women-only event, to be hosted Aug. 16, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. Eastern at Newbirth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, is now open. With a theme of "The Gathering of the Queens: Empowering and Equipping Women Entrepreneurs," the special event features program founder and award-winning entrepreneur Dr. Velma Trayham, author and business leader Pastor Karri Turner, and Vice President and Area Lead of Truist Bank, Erin Floyd.

Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/economic-empowerment-seminar-women-only-tickets-157748968411

"The Millionaire Mastermind Academy has a mission to serve more than 1 million women by 2025 through empowered entrepreneurship. This would not be possible without the support of women across the globe and partnerships such as Truist Bank, Country Financial, Arizona State University, American Landmark and Fiji Water," Dr. Trayham said. "Entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses are the solution to reducing economic disparities and gender inequalities."

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is designed to provide business development and mentorship to Black and minority women entrepreneurs to overcome the challenges of economic instability. It educates women across the country while supporting the growth of their small businesses, combating the threat of poverty and gender-based income inequalities, and improving local economies.

"At Truist, our environmental, social and corporate governance contributions are more than a responsibility-they're an opportunity to fulfill our purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. By doing our part as corporate citizens to help build a better quality of life for the communities in which we live and work, we hope to inspire others to do the same and create a ripple effect of meaningful change," VP Area Leader Erin Floyd said. "Our communities are our best investment. That's why we're committed to our work through the Community Reinvestment Act. From funding programs that support LMI individuals and communities to building the capacity of charitable and nonprofit organizations, we're improving lives across the country."

According to the London Business School's Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, entrepreneurship creates jobs and new products, advances technology, and increases prospects for those who start, grow, work for, or invest in new ventures. To that end, the Millionaire Mastermind Academy has mentored more than 5,000 women, provided seed funding for new and diverse business ventures, and serves as one of the fastest-growing nonprofit organizations in the country.

About Millionaire Mastermind Academy

The Millionaire Mastermind Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to educate and support the growth of women-owned business enterprises, thereby strengthening the economic impact in their community. We have mentored more than 5,000 women through our programs. For more information visit https://millionairemastermindacademy.org/.

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Celebrating key milestones of the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, a nonprofit organization that aims to end poverty through entrepreneurship for minority women worldwide, Truist Bank is supporting recent graduates of the academy's Entrepreneur Accelerator Program, ThinkZILLA Consulting Group announced today.

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Promontory MortgagePath COO Debora Aydelotte Earns Top Female Industry Leadership Honors from HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte has been recognized by HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine for her leadership contributions to the mortgage industry. Aydelotte has been named one of HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence and is among Mortgage Banker Magazine's 2021 Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking.

Over the last 12 months, Aydelotte has overseen the launch of Transform, Promontory MortgagePath's expanded service delivery model, and kicked off the company's CDFI and MDI initiative. Under Aydelotte's leadership, Promontory MortgagePath has also expanded its operations with an additional fulfillment center, doubled its workforce year-over-year and garnered key endorsements from organizations such as the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the Community Development Bankers Association, the Oregon Bankers Association and the Oklahoma Bankers Association.

"Advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion has been a personal mission throughout my entire career, and being able to channel that passion into the work Promontory MortgagePath is doing to promote greater inclusion and equity in financial services has made my work that much more meaningful," said Aydelotte. "For nearly two decades, it has been my privilege as an executive to mentor others and contribute to their growth, and I am honored to be recognized by both HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine for these efforts."

Each of these awards seeks to highlight female pioneers, innovators and leaders in the mortgage industry. To view Aydelotte's profile and the full list of HousingWire Women of Influence honorees visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/presenting-housingwires-2021-women-of-influence/. Aydelotte's feature in Mortgage Banker Magazine, along with the full list of honorees, can be viewed at https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/powerful-women-mortgage-banking-2021.

About Promontory MortgagePath LLC | NMLS ID 1532373

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

Leading digital mortgage and fulfillment solutions provider Promontory MortgagePath LLC announced Chief Operating Officer Debora Aydelotte has been recognized by HousingWire and Mortgage Banker Magazine for her leadership contributions to the mortgage industry. Aydelotte has been named one of HousingWire's 2021 Women of Influence and is among Mortgage Banker Magazine's 2021 Powerful Women in Mortgage Banking.

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FormFree Announces Agreement with Lenders One to Offer Products to Member Base

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree® today announced it has entered into an agreement with Lenders One®, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers and service providers, to offer its product set to the Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative. Through the relationship, FormFree will offer Lenders One members access to automated borrower verification tools that enhance the customer experience and optimize lender business operations.

A national mortgage cooperative, Lenders One serves more than 240 banks, credit unions and independent mortgage bankers. Lenders One provides its members with special access to a network of premier mortgage technology, service vendors and solutions. Through its relationship with FormFree, Lenders One members may now enjoy special access to AccountChek 3n1, the award-winning digital asset, income and employment reporting service.

"We are pleased to offer Lenders One members improved origination efficiency and reduced per-loan costs with special access to AccountChek 3n1's combined VOA and VOIE reporting," said FormFree CEO Brent Chandler. "With consumer-permissioned access to direct source account data, 3n1 offers borrowers a modern, simplistic lending experience while significantly reducing the risk of fraud for lenders."

"We are excited to add FormFree to our Reseller platform," said Lenders One President Justin Demola, CMB. "Our team at Lenders One seeks out solutions to bolster members' business and create everyday efficiencies and cost savings. FormFree will add tremendous value to our strong platform."

About FormFree®

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

About Lenders One® Cooperative

Lenders One (LendersOne.com) was established in 2000 as a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers, banks, credit unions, correspondent lenders and suppliers of mortgage products and services. Participants on the Lenders One platform originated approximately $730 billion of mortgages during 2020, collectively ranking as one of the largest retail mortgage entities in the U.S. Lenders One is managed by a subsidiary of Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A.

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FormFree® today announced it has entered into an agreement with Lenders One®, a national alliance of independent mortgage bankers and service providers, to offer its product set to the Lenders One Mortgage Cooperative. Through the relationship, FormFree will offer Lenders One members access to automated borrower verification tools that enhance the customer experience and optimize lender business operations.

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