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AmCap Home Loans Selects LimeGear by LBA Ware to Fuel Productivity with Turnkey Business Intelligence (BI)

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that AmCap Home Loans (AmCap) has implemented LBA Ware's LimeGear™ BI platform across its 143 branch locations. AmCap also uses LBA Ware's ICM platform CompenSafe™ to manage incentive pay for its 600 loan originators.

AmCap is a Houston-based independent mortgage bank that produced $4.4 billion in loan volume in 2020. As a licensed lender in 43 U.S. states, AmCap adopted LimeGear to empower employees to better utilize its production data and make data-driven decisions in near real-time.

"As a mortgage lender, we generate so much data that even several talented analysts can't derive actionable intelligence in a timely manner by manually combing through and restructuring it. With LimeGear's dashboard, I get meaningful insights in ten minutes that would normally take several days of sifting through Excel spreadsheets," said AmCap Chief Analytics Officer Matt Stokes. "LBA Ware has done their research. They're mortgage people, they know what key performance indicators and insights we need to accomplish our business goals, and they've built it all for us in LimeGear."

LimeGear promotes mortgage lender productivity and efficiency with turnkey mortgage business intelligence. Visually intuitive dashboards quickly give lenders a high-level overview of critical insights with the ability to drill down into key performance indicators (KPIs) such as funded volume, fall-out rate, turn time and loan revenue. Stokes identified LimeGear's machine learning model, Propensity to Fund, which predicts the likelihood of a loan application to fund within 90 days as his most heavily relied-on feature. The volume-forecasting capability of Propensity to Fund enables lenders to more efficiently manage warehouse lines of credit.

"In today's high-volume environment lenders need timely insights that enable them to measure performance, zero in on profitability and maximize productivity," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "LimeGear delivers these insights with turnkey dashboards and reports, no developer required."

About LBA Ware™:

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com.

About AmCap Home Loans:

At AmCap, we believe in raising the standard of mortgage lending. Since 2007, we've experienced steady and continuous growth, which we attribute to our innovative, modern business practices and one simple philosophy - making good loans to good borrowers.

In order to continue our legacy as a fiscally strong company dedicated to doing right by our employees and our customers, we're constantly seeking new tools, new products and new opportunities to advance the interests of the loan officers and homebuyers with whom we work. With our flexible approach to lending and aggressive pursuit of improvement, AmCap is creating a better home buying experience every day.

Twitter: @LBAWare #LimeGear #BI

LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that AmCap Home Loans (AmCap) has implemented LBA Ware's LimeGear™ BI platform across its 143 branch locations. AmCap also uses LBA Ware's ICM platform CompenSafe™ to manage incentive pay for its 600 loan originators.

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

Dalfen Industrial, LLC selects Pereview as its new asset management platform

DALLAS, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Leading industrial property investment management firm Dalfen Industrial (dalfen.com) (DI) has chosen Pereview Software (pereviewsoftware.com) to support its growing portfolio and data strategy.

"With the rapid growth of the sector and the company, DI needed to find a better way to manage the siloed data generated by its various departments," said Max Gagliardi, Managing Director of Capital Markets for Dalfen. "We chose Pereview to help organize those large amounts of data and create a layer of portfolio intelligence our team can use to create value for our investors.

"Pereview's platform allows our team to break the silos, automate reports and dashboards, and gain a broader understanding of market-wide trends we are facing at the macro and micro levels."

Daryl Pitts, Pereview's Senior Vice president of Global Sales, said they will integrate with Dalfen's PM/GL environment to collect all financial and operational property level data. The software will also connect its proprietary Excel modeling framework to Dalfen's underwriting, valuation, and budget models. This will fully capture all historical, current and projected data across the entire Dalfen real estate investment ecosystem.

"Max and his team knew that their capital markets and asset management teams needed to harness the power of their data - not only as point-in-time and historical for analysis, but also forward-looking assumptions and projections," Pitts said. "This is something that firms like Dalfen have needed in order to continue to deliver the absolute and upmost value to their internal and external stakeholders. Pereview is honored to have been selected as their software and data partner with our industry-leading platform."

About Dalfen Industrial

Dalfen Industrial is one of the nation's largest buyers and developers of industrial real estate and is a leader in the last-mile property sector. DI has a vertically-integrated platform with boots-on-the-ground throughout the nation. They currently own and operate millions of square feet of strategically located last mile distribution facilities across the U.S. Learn more at https://www.dalfen.com/.

About Pereview Software

Pereview is the only all-in-one asset management platform that manages all of a client's data across the entire asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposition. By aggregating, governing and interpreting internal and external disparate data into a single source of truth, Pereview reduces time spent on tedious report creation by 90 percent and provides actionable insights while delivering unparalleled analytic capabilities with consistent data governance for the overall increased value of your investments. Learn more at https://pereviewsoftware.com/.

Leading industrial property investment management firm Dalfen Industrial (DI) has chosen Pereview Software to support its growing portfolio and data strategy.

Related link: https://pereviewsoftware.com/

Champ Kennels: A Dog Breeder to the Stars

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- When selling dreams wasn't a choice, William (Champ) Geoffrey Morgan, chose to focus on pairing people with "man's best friend." In this case, man's best friends are miniature French bulldogs and Champ Kennels, a luxury dog service, shows that hard work breeds opportunity.

Since he was 12, William has bred dogs. Six years later, he's still at it and better than ever. He saw a niche in the luxury dog market and sought to fill it. Today, his attention to quality service and compassionate care has paid off and earned him a place as the number one celebrity dog breeder in Los Angeles.

Designer dogs have become increasingly popular in recent years. More and more celebrities have been spotted carrying their four-legged friends in purses or strutting around with them in strollers. They want to take their furry companions everywhere, and smaller breeds make that easier to do.

As a result, Champ Kennels' business has skyrocketed over the last few years. And, its popular breed, the Mini French Bulldog, is turning heads everywhere. Champ Kennels has helped many Hollywood stars to find just the right companion. For example, Chris Brown, Woo Vicky, Bhad Bhabie, Famous Dex, Rich the Kid, NBA Youngboy, Macnificent, Moneybagg Yo and Rosci Dash are among his happy customers.

"Hospitality is the new lifestyle etiquette," Morgan says. "We promise to exceed the needs and wants of our clients by giving exceptional service."

So, what's down the road for this city's celebrity dog breeder? Morgan says he hopes to move into providing therapy dogs to people in hospitals and to those with mental health needs.

About Champ Kennels

William (Champ) Geoffrey Morgan Champ was born and raised in Inglewood, California. In addition to being a dog breeder to the stars, he's an aspiring rap artist.

For more information, follow Champ Kennels on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champ_kennels/ or email: kennelchamp@gmail.com .

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When selling dreams wasn't a choice, William (Champ) Geoffrey Morgan, chose to focus on pairing people with "man's best friend." In this case, man's best friends are miniature French bulldogs and Champ Kennels, a luxury dog service, shows that hard work breeds opportunity.

Related link: https://www.instagram.com/champ_kennels/

A GoFundMe Page Is Now Live to Help China Rescue Dogs with Transporting Rescue Dogs

VASS, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- China Rescue Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to rescuing and saving dogs from the slaughterhouses, meat trade, abuse and neglect in China, and finds them forever homes here in the United States.

China Rescue Dogs has two hundred forty (240) dogs that will be arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport from China over the next few months. These pups will then live the rest of their lives with their forever families, surrounded by love and affection. The first two groups of dogs are scheduled to arrive at JFK on March 18 and 20. 2021.

Once these rescue dogs arrive in the New York, they need to be transported to their forever homes across the country. Currently, China Rescue Dogs rents multiple cargo vans for this purpose. This is an enormous expense - since that money could go towards saving more dogs.

So, Sam Scaman, a small business owner and China Rescue Dogs volunteer, started a GoFundMe page to help the organization purchase a bus. According to Scaman, "Everyone in the organization is a volunteer. All the donated money goes to rescuing dogs. Crowd sourcing additional donations for a bus, only makes sense."

"Our mission is to save as many dogs as we can," said Jill Stewart, President and Founder of China Rescue Dogs. "The price of a reliable used bus is the equivalent to us saving 30 dogs. If people can help, we encourage them to go to the GoFundMe page."

LEARN MORE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-them-deliver-rescue-dogs

The organization is interested in a used 2012 Ford F650 bus being sold by Midwest Transit Equipment in Kankakee, Illinois. It is a 41-passenger bus, but the seats would be removed to build custom shelving bins for the safe placement of the dogs in their crates.

China Recue Dogs is an organization founded by Jill Stewart, an ardent advocate of animal rights worldwide, and especially in China. Their global mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs from China and provide them with loving forever homes in North America. There are over a dozen other U.S. dog rescue organizations that are working with China Rescue Dogs on these rescues.

"Funding is crucial," admits Stewart. "We never say no to any dog - mixed breeds, banned breeds, disabled dogs and seniors. We try to rescue them all. Unfortunately, we cannot do that without the public's continued support."

About China Rescue Dogs

China Rescue Dogs is a 501(c)(3) rescue with the purpose of rescuing and rehabilitating dogs from the meat trade, abuse and neglect in China and providing them with loving homes in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about their work, visit https://chinarescuedogs.org/.

VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/2xJQuQvkjXk

Recent articles about China Rescue Dogs on People.com:

https://people.com/pets/200-dogs-saved-dog-meat-trade-flying-to-new-york/

https://people.com/pets/60-dogs-rescued-china-dog-meat-trade-need-donations/

https://people.com/pets/china-rescue-dogs-saves-dogs-china-dog-meat-trade/

IMAGE LINKS FOR MEDIA:

Picture 1: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0309-crdogs-beauty-300dpi.jpg

Caption: This beautiful dog will be the United States soon, where he can meet his forever family and live the rest of his life surrounded by love.

Picture 2: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/21-0309-crdogs-van-300dpi.jpg

Caption: This is the bus China Rescue Dogs is looking to purchase. 2012 FORD STARTRANS COMMERCIAL CUTAWAY DRW. Capacity is 41 Passengers DIESEL fueled with HYD Brakes and a CUMMINS Engine.

China Rescue Dogs is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to rescuing and saving dogs from the slaughterhouses, meat trade, abuse and neglect in China, and finds them forever homes here in the United States. Once these rescue dogs arrive in the New York, they need to be transported to their forever homes across the country.

Related link: https://chinarescuedogs.org/

Kids Read Now continues literacy partnership with schools, eliminating the summer slide for Michigan students

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across Michigan, including Brighton Area Schools, Grand Haven Public Schools, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Coopersville Area Public Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. The number of students in the Kids Read Now program continues to grow with almost 400,000 books being mailed to students in 2020 alone!

Most students will experience reading skill loss over a typical summer break from school. Creating home libraries is key to preventing a steep learning slide due to summer break and recent extended school closures. "Kids are excited to receive books at home by mail, and not only eliminate the summer slide, but gain up to 2.5 months of learning during the summer," said Leib Lurie, CEO of Kids Read Now.

"Students and parents loved getting books to read over the summer. Students picked the books they wanted to read and that was a powerful tool for motivating young readers! Great program," said Molly B., Classroom Teacher, Eaton Rapids Public Schools.

"Families loved the engagement and excitement students felt over the summer months when a new book arrived. Educators loved the fact that we were getting books in our students' hands over the summer months helping to decrease summer slide," said Monica T., Elementary Principal, Holly Area Schools/

The Kids Read Now K-3 summer reading program mails eight new books to students and includes exciting multicultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles loved by children. Mailing books builds ongoing enthusiasm but does not require in-home technology. Each book includes guided discussion questions to help improve reading skills and increase family engagement. The ninth book of beautifully illustrated creative writing prompts concludes the program so children can write their own stories. Best of all, kids keep their new books!

Kids Read Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the singular mission to eliminate learning loss for all K-3 students.

To learn more about Kids Read Now, please visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

*VIDEO: https://vimeo.com/513510815

Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across Michigan, including Brighton Area Schools, Grand Haven Public Schools, Forest Hills Public Schools, and Coopersville Area Public Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Announces its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament Dates

DESTIN, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- It's time to break out that fishing gear. AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar is hosting its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament from April 2-3, 2021. And, this year's event benefits two of its favorite non-profits, the Destin Fishing Museum and Kids on the Coast Foundation. Proceeds from the tournament will be split between the two.

Early registration is $400 and goes through March 29. After that, registration goes up to $500 and regular registration and packet pickups start at 6:30 p.m. on April 1. Anglers can register in person at any of AJ's four locations; or email entry forms to: fishing@ajs-destin.com. $10,000 in cash awards are guaranteed.

This year's tournament has a few changes compared to previous ones. For example, this year, all boats registered will be entered into a drawing for a free entry into the 2021 Destin Fishing Rodeo. A drawing will be held April 1 after all registrations have been received. And, since Easter falls on that first Sunday in April, this year's event has been shortened to two days instead of three.

Tournament weigh-ins will be held on the docks at AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar and scales will be open both tournament days from 4 p.m. till 8 p.m. Weigh-in festivities are free and open to the public. Free parking is available too.

For more information, email: fishing@ajs-destin.com; call: 850-837-0404; or follow their Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/AJs-Spring-Fling-Cobia-Tournament-1355341257859169

About AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar

Since 1984, AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar has been serving cold Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. What began as a popular local hang out known for fresh oysters and cold beer has grown into one of the most iconic "hot spots" on the Destin Harbor. From its humble beginning shucking oysters off the deck behind a small trailer on the Destin Harbor, it's proud to have grown to four locations along Florida's Emerald Coast, serving the freshest seafood, best live music and most exciting water activities in the Destin area.

Learn http://www.ajs-destin.com/

It's time to break out that fishing gear. AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar is hosting its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament from April 2-3, 2021. And, this year's event benefits two of its favorite non-profits, the Destin Fishing Museum and Kids on the Coast Foundation. Proceeds from the tournament will be split between the two.

Related link: https://ajsdestin.com/

JewelryBund.com Continues to Make the Mark on Excellent, Decade-long Wholesale Jewelry Service to Fashion and Jewelry Boutique Owners Worldwide

EMERYVILLE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- After more than ten years of success, JewelryBund Inc. continues to become one of the biggest professional fashion and jewelry manufacturing and wholesaling business. In its service to the wholesale jewelry industry, the company shows distinct leadership to the brand with JewelryBund's customer-oriented mindset that gained the trust of over 600,000 customers across 200 countries.

Founded in 2008, JewelryBund Inc. revolutionized the business of providing top-quality jewelry and accessories for the sole purpose of reselling. Starting a jewelry business has its challenges, especially when it comes to securing the products. The traditional approach to negotiating with manufacturers is to physically shop for the items. Retailers and business owners never had the luxury to solely buy their stocks online due to the fear of having an inventory that wasn't evaluated properly.

Bigger online platforms like Etsy and Faire have been bridging the gap between manufacturers and resellers. Their online marketplaces revolve around the business strategy that lets individual sellers post their own listings for their clients to see. Both of these platforms, like other online marketplaces, thrive on having as many sellers post as many products as possible. This strategy allows the platforms to have a wide range of items in their catalogs.

However, buying on these platforms means dealing with thousands of different sellers who are also communicating with their own manufacturers just to fulfill the order. The look behind the scenes will tell you that in most cases, these indirect purchases lead to a higher procurement cost with a time-consuming and inconsistent service level experience.

That is where JewelryBund effectively changes the scene of manufacturing and wholesaling. Through JewelryBund, their customers were able to browse, order, and receive items in bulk from direct factory sources without the need to travel back and forth for negotiations with resellers. All items that are sold on the company's website are owned and produced by JewelryBund which made quality-control more efficient and effective. Jewelry resellers can buy all demanded jewelry items at one-stop without worrying about the potential troublesome multi-rounds negotiations with many sellers.

By having self-owned products, JewelryBund takes full guarantee in providing fashion and jewelry items of high-quality catered for reselling. Consistency is highly regarded in the products which makes it suitable for rebranding and reselling. Even without physical evaluation of clients, the quality stays the same.

Over the past ten years, JewelryBund operates three jewelry and accessories factories in China, making the company well-equipped for handling large-scale orders at the lowest costs possible. With such a customer-oriented goal, JewelryBund became one of the leading one-stop sources for all kinds of jewelry products.

In an incredibly competitive market, JewelryBund understands the importance of being first in the fashion trends so their clients can also be the leading jewelry shops and boutiques. Every piece curated under JewelryBund is backed by careful market and customer research to pinpoint all the fashion needs and wants when it comes to Western and Eastern jewelry trends.

The product catalogs under JewelryBund refresh daily to stay true to that goal. Designs are constantly added to capture the newest trends of the market while the old ones are phased out to make sure that every piece of an item bought by the clients is market-competitive and worthy of selling.

Aside from having the best products at the market with the best prices possible, JewelryBund is also highly coveted due to the company's track record of holding steady relationships with the clients. JewelryBund helps its clients embrace the success of jewelry reselling by having professional clients' service support available at all times through their live chat, email, and official community pages.

In addition to that, the company goes beyond the basic means of customer support. JewelryBund also offers business supporting services for would-be entrepreneurs planning to start their own online jewelry business on eBay and Amazon. Despite being a large company, JewelryBund places high importance on every start-up business of every size and provides every support manageable in order to secure their client's success.

As stated by JewelryBund vice president - Cynthia Wong, "We take customers' satisfaction as the first priority because we consider our clients as our business partners who will grow up with us for doing jewelry sales business. We win trusts and maintain long-term business relationship for a bilateral success."

All the heartfelt efforts of JewelryBund certainly paid their due. The company, along with its clientele, continues to grow after such a strong decade. With their belief in "One World, One Jewelry Wholesale Price", JewelryBund continues to push the boundaries to be the leading manufacturer and wholesaler of refined, quality products.

The company's senior business development manager, William Lee added, "Our world-class customer service will guide start-up jewelry businesses all the way to become profitable with rapid business expansions and developments and offer valuable resales experience."

Get in touch with https://www.jewelrybund.com/ to experience firsthand the company's world-class service and become one of their 600,000 empowered and successful business owners.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jewelrybund

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jewelrybund

After more than ten years of success, JewelryBund Inc. continues to become one of the biggest professional fashion and jewelry manufacturing and wholesaling business. In its service to the wholesale jewelry industry, the company shows distinct leadership to the brand with JewelryBund's customer-oriented mindset that gained the trust of over 600,000 customers across 200 countries.

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

New Jersey Youth Soccer Extends Partnership With Stack Sports To Streamline The Registration Process With Best-in-class Technology

TRENTON, N.J. /ScoopCloud/ -- Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced a two-year extension of its strategic partnership with New Jersey Youth Soccer, the governing body for US Youth Soccer in New Jersey.

Stack Sports will continue to deliver best-in-class technology and service to New Jersey Youth Soccer through its U.S. Soccer Connect platform, an exclusive version of Stack Sports' Sports Connect platform developed in conjunction with U.S. Soccer. The U.S. Soccer Connect platform provides the operating system and technology solutions for the state association, its member clubs and leagues, and the parents, players, coaches and teams participating in NJYS's soccer community.

"In a time with so much change and uncertainty, Stack Sports has remained a reliable partner committed to the success of our members. Continuing our partnership further aligns us with the tech leader in this space and will provide our members with stability, partner-focused improvements, and best-in-class technology. We are looking forward to a bright future for soccer in New Jersey," said Evan Dabby, Executive Director at NJYS.

"We are both motivated and humbled about the opportunity to continue innovating and delivering unique experiences for years to come with New Jersey Youth Soccer and its soccer community. Developing deep strategic partnerships is fundamental to our goals of growing sports participation and making sports easy for everyone involved, and our relationship with New Jersey is a perfect example of that," said Tom Arnett, General Manager of Sports Connect.

Members of NJYS will continue to benefit from U.S. Soccer Connect's exclusive functionality such as athlete safety features, mobile-first player registration, digital marketing hub, comprehensive financial reporting, automated coach compliance, and direct integration with the U.S. Soccer Federation. This connected ecosystem will save staff and volunteers thousands of administrative hours annually and will continue to improve the connectedness of the game globally.

About New Jersey Youth Soccer

New Jersey Youth Soccer, a 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with U.S. Youth Soccer and the U.S. Soccer Federation, is comprised of more than 100,000 players from 5 to 19-years-old; 20,000+ coaches; and thousands of volunteers. Members collectively support the sport of soccer through training, practice, competition and the spirit of good sportsmanship. The association features recreational, travel soccer programs at multiple skill levels; Olympic Development Programs (ODP); tournaments including the National Championship series; coach and referee training and certification programs; and TOPSoccer, a program for children with special needs. To learn more about NJYS go to www.njyouthsoccer.com/about_us.

About Stack Sports

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations, including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars, rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on three key pillars - Play, Improve, and Engage. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit http://www.stacksports.com/.

Stack Sports, the largest and fastest-growing provider of sports technology, today announced a two-year extension of its strategic partnership with New Jersey Youth Soccer, the governing body for US Youth Soccer in New Jersey.

Related link: https://stacksports.com/

United Private Cloud: Leader in Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage and Orchestration Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- United Private Cloud, a global leader in software-defined hybrid cloud management, announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been named as a "Leader" in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis, within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

With almost two decades of building and delivering very high-performance software-defined enterprise-grade Private Cloud IaaS globally, United Private Cloud (G3) is on its Gen-3 version. United Private Cloud is fully software-defined and highly scalable across geographies, with on-demand scaling and flexible contracts.

* Fully software-defined, highly scalable private cloud in 13 geographies, across five continents with on-demand scaling and flexible contracts.

* United Private Cloud point solutions (including Oracle, SAP, DaaS, Kubernetes) available across VMware, Hyper-V, and OpenStack.

* Lockdown security, 99.999% availability, 10-100 gig networking, High-Performance Compute and Storage with greater than 50K+ IOPS.

* Drive 30-50% saving across public clouds and on-prem data centers.

* Compliant to over 30 standards like SOC I, SOC II, SSA 18, HIPAA, FISMA, FEDRAMP, GDPR, and NIST 800-53.

United Private Cloud is built with locked-down security, high-performance, 10-100G networking, 50K+ IOPS, and 99.999% availability. Cloud solutions offered by United Private Cloud are 30-50% cheaper than AWS, Azure, or GCP, and 50-75% cheaper than on-premise data centers and other private cloud providers. It is offered in three flavors of G3, which includes VMware, Hyper-V, and Openstack.

NelsonHall's NEAT vendor evaluation assesses United Private Cloud's overall ability to meet future client requirements along with delivering immediate benefits to Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services clients. This evaluation assessed all the major cloud providers in this segment worldwide.

The NEAT assessment identifies United Private Cloud's Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services as a "Leader" in the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

United Private Cloud's product portfolio includes:

* Kubernetes: managed Kubernetes cluster as a service and offers UnityOneCloud to provide various services, including multicloud container management and monitoring.

* G3 for SAP: a dedicated private cloud solution for SAP.

* G3 for Oracle: private cloud for Oracle X86 intel process.

* Desktop as a Service: private cloud including production environment and compliance. It has a lot of experience in this area across building, testing, securing, hardening, and deploying into production.

* Data center assets and cloud assessment: end-to-end data center assessment of hardware's EOL, EOS, servers, routers, and console managers.

* Private Cloud (build as a service): enabling build of customized software-defined private cloud, through a six-step approach including consulting-led services across cloud assessment, scalability, disaster recovery, enterprise grading, production environment, and compliance.

* Silicon UnitedCloud: enables Silicon companies to run optimized silicon tapeout workloads (Cadence, Synopsys, Mentor, etc.) in a secure private cloud with the ability to scale on-demand for rapid silicon tapeout execution.

"United Private Cloud (G3) is on its Gen-3 version, having been built over almost two decades. It is fully software-defined and highly scalable across geographies, with on-demand scaling and flexible contracts," said John Laherty, Senior Research Analyst at NelsonHall.

Being elated on the recognition, Abhijit Phanse, CEO of United Private Cloud, added, "We strive to drive innovation and enable organizations to gain performance advantages, lower costs, rapidly respond to unpredictable demand, and easily solve data sovereignty and compliance requirements. The recognition of United Private Cloud as a 'Leader' in Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services shows the value of the company's end-to-end capabilities to orchestrate the latest cloud offerings, enable the new offering services and manage the underlying technical platform."

About United Private Cloud:

United Private Cloud is a leading enterprise-grade Software-Defined Private Cloud company delivering enterprise-grade private clouds across 13 data centers over 5 continents globally. United Private Cloud's G3 IaaS provides high-performance, 99.999% availability, locked-down security, and software-defined agility and scalability while offering greater than 30% cost savings than any primary public cloud provider. We are one of the world's experts at building and operating highly available, secure, and scalable private clouds.

About NelsonHall:

NelsonHall is the leading global analyst firm dedicated to helping organizations understand the 'art of the possible' in digital operations transformation. With analysts in the U.S., U.K., and Continental Europe, NelsonHall provides buy-side organizations with detailed, critical information on markets and vendors (including NEAT assessments) that helps them make fast and highly informed sourcing decisions. And for vendors, NelsonHall provides deep knowledge of market dynamics and user requirements to help them hone their go-to-market strategies. NelsonHall's research is based on rigorous, primary research and is widely respected for the quality, depth, and insight of its analysis.

United Private Cloud, a global leader in software-defined hybrid cloud management, announced that its Cloud Infrastructure Brokerage & Orchestration Services has been named as a "Leader" in the latest NelsonHall NEAT analysis, within the Cloud Orchestration Services market segment.

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

Wellness Coaches Announces New COVID-19 Testing Contract with Abbott Labs

BLUE BELL, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Wellness Coaches has contracted with Abbott to immediately offer the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 test. Wellness Coaches now offers this 15-minute self-contained rapid test kit for $5 with low-cost administration to existing and new clients.

The BinaxNOW™ rapid COVID-19 antigen card allows qualitative detection of specific antigens to COVID-19 in the human nasal cavity. This nasal swab test is a fast, reliable, highly portable and affordable way to detect an active COVID-19 infection.

Since 2002, Wellness Coaches has been a leading provider of field-based testing services and has managed rapid and scalable deployment teams customized to meet the needs of their business clients and government organizations. To date, Wellness Coaches has administered more than 700,000 COVID tests spanning all 50 states. Immediately with the BinaxNOW™ test, Wellness Coaches can greatly expand access to testing for companies and businesses to ensure their employees work safely in a COVID-free environment.

"Abbott's life changing technology is what organizations need to affordably get their employees back to work safely," said Rob Putnam, CEO of Wellness Coaches. "We are proud to continue helping companies maintain their healthy workforce as an Abbott distribution-partner for this low-cost rapid COVID test solution."

Upon request, Wellness Coaches can also administer confirmatory PCR molecular testing with results in 30 minutes on-site. These testing sites can be mobilized, staffed and standing in as little as 72 hours.

For more information about Abbott's BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 rapid antigen test, click here - https://abbott.mediaroom.com/2021-01-12-Abbott-Announces-Fulfillment-of-Federal-Government-Purchase-of-150-Million-BinaxNOW-TM-COVID-19-Rapid-Tests-and-Is-Now-Ready-to-Support-Commercial-Distribution

About Wellness Coaches:

Wellness Coaches is one of the largest and most-experienced wellness, nutrition, and injury prevention coaching providers in the workplace, utilizing both onsite and virtual expertise to the workforce, along with new solutions specifically designed to defeat the spread of COVID-19.

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Wellness Coaches has contracted with Abbott to immediately offer the BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 test. Wellness Coaches now offers this 15-minute self-contained rapid test kit for $5 with low-cost administration to existing and new clients.

Related link: https://wellnesscoachesusa.com/

Midwives for an Equitable and Sustainable Future: ACNM Extends Year of Nurse and Midwife, Begins Decade of the Midwife

SILVER SPRING, Md. /ScoopCloud/ -- Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021 in Europe, to celebrate and recognize the hard work of nurses and midwives fighting the pandemic. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports this decision and hereby extends this recognition to the United States.

The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical role midwives play in keeping people healthy across the lifespan. It has also exposed the weaknesses in our healthcare systems and the enormous challenges midwives face every day, as well as shined a light on their incredible commitment and courage. Finally, it has given us the opportunity to reconsider and explore models of care that center midwifery care. As the world's oldest profession, midwives must play an integral part in the future of the world's healthcare.

2021 also kicks off the "Decade of the Midwife" (2021-2030), an initiative led by the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM). We are at a pivotal point in history, and the actions we take over the next ten years will determine the future direction of healthcare. This initiative will aim to highlight the role of midwives as gender champions in their communities and disseminate evidence about the vital need for midwives to transform quality sexual and reproductive healthcare for a sustainable future.

"We are thrilled to extend the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife and kick off the Decade of the Midwife," stated ACNM President, Cathy Collins-Fulea, DNP, CNM, FACNM. "Given the critical roles midwives have played in the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever there is a need to celebrate, uplift, and center midwives in the conversation about improved healthcare."

ACNM's goals for the Decade of the Midwife center around four categories: practice, education, research, and policy. This initiative will integrate seamlessly with our strategic goals, mission, campaigns, and contributions over the next ten years. By focusing on how we can center the midwife in the fight for equitable and sustainable global healthcare, we can work to achieve sexual and reproductive health and rights for all.

About ACNM

With over 6,500 members, ACNM is the professional association that represents certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in the United States. ACNM promotes excellence in midwifery education, clinical practice, and research. With roots dating to 1929, our members are primary care providers for women throughout the lifespan, with a special emphasis on pregnancy, childbirth, and gynecologic and reproductive health. ACNM provides research, administers, and promotes continuing education programs, establishes education and clinical practice standards, and creates liaisons with state and federal agencies and members of Congress to increase the visibility and recognition of midwifery care.

Learn more at https://www.midwife.org/.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization extended the Year of the Nurse and the Midwife into 2021 in Europe, to celebrate and recognize the hard work of nurses and midwives fighting the pandemic. The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) supports this decision and hereby extends this recognition to the United States.

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

ViewTech Borescopes Acquires New Clients Replacing Outdated Visual Inspection Scopes

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /ScoopCloud/ -- Whether an inspection application requires a small diameter borescope to enter a narrow access port or one that can articulate as it navigates through lengthy piping, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescopes are utilized and relied upon throughout every industry. North America's lineup of top-selling articulating video borescopes caught the attention of two of their newest clients, a manufacturer of oceanographic measurement equipment and a global energy supplier.

A Production Engineer for an oceanographic equipment manufacturing company sought a new visual inspection tool to assist with product design. It was essential the borescope feature brighter lighting and an improved image quality than their current borescope was equipped with. Through ViewTech Borescopes no-cost, no-obligation demo offer, their Washington based facility was able to trial a VJ-3 2.8mm x 1.0-meter video borescope.

With hands-on experience utilizing the VJ-3, the ViewTech borescope documented areas not visually accessible during previous remote visual inspections (RVI). The decision to purchase was easy to quantify by their engineering team.

Another of ViewTech's newest clients, a global energy supplier, was not able to complete necessary inspections. With their current borescope too large to access chiller tubes, it was critical they purchase an inspection tool specifically for this application. After researching new borescopes for sale, they immediately considered ViewTech's VJ-3 video borescope. The video borescope requirements their Operations & Maintenance Supervisor deemed crucial were: 360-degree articulation, more than 20 feet of insertion tube, and a diameter smaller than half of one inch. The borescope experts at ViewTech recommended they trial a VJ-3 Dual Camera. While many borescopes use side view attachments or interchangeable viewing angle tips, with the ViewTech Dual Camera borescope, simply pushing a button toggles between front-view and side-view cameras. After their free demo VJ-3 Dual Camera was onsite and chiller tube inspections complete, the ViewTech video borescope was purchased by their O&M Supervisor.

VJ-3 Video Borescope

The VJ-3 mechanical articulating video borescope is a NDT instrument used for the RVI of machinery, equipment, and components. The VJ-3 facilitates the visual recording and photo documentation of inspection and components in areas that are otherwise inaccessible or require great effort and expense to access directly. The VJ-3 video borescope consists of two modules integrated into one system: an insertion tube with distally mounted camera/LEDs, and the base unit with a control panel, LCD monitor, power source, and all necessary circuitry.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, founded as RF System Lab in 2008, is North America's #1 seller of video borescopes. Their first product, the VJ borescope, set a new standard for portability, ergonomics, and ease-of-use, with its industry-first mechanical, joystick-controlled articulation.

For more information on VJ-3 Video Borescope: https://www.viewtech.com/

MULTIMEDIA:

*VIDEO (YouTube): https://youtu.be/nMzKWtANhjQ

Whether an inspection application requires a small diameter borescope to enter a narrow access port or one that can articulate as it navigates through lengthy piping, ViewTech Borescopes VJ-3 video borescopes are utilized and relied upon throughout every industry.

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

The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra releases ‘Bridge’ – the first of Three Unlikely Albums created during a Global Pandemic

SAVANNAH, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- A global pandemic may have cancelled all of the shows, but nothing could cancel The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra's creativity and desire to make music. With a newly unexpected empty calendar, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra focused its attention on recording.

Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson took their band to the NFS Ranch in Elkton, Florida, during Summer 2020 to record original songs and original arrangements of popular songs. They recorded 26 songs that are separated into three albums. The first album released this year is entitled "Bridge."

Most musicians and performers were caught off guard when their "well" went dry. Jeremy and Clay took the occasion to dig a new well. Exciting opportunities arose as the well began to take shape. From virtual shows in an empty theater to socially distanced neighborhood block parties, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra has been able to work while many were forced to sit at home.

Perhaps the greatest opportunity to arise is the band's Hollywood debut. Four songs on the album are featured in the Universal Pictures movie Courting Mom & Dad, starring Scott Baio and Kristy Swanson, that was released in February. The film is directed by Anna Zielinski, a childhood friend of Jeremy and Clay.

"BRIDGE is an album that connects our band's history with its future; from the Great American Songbook to original tunes. I love this collection of new music and fresh arrangements!" said Tommy Brinson, musical director.

"Wow, what a band! These guys put on one amazing program!" said Brian Laczko, Executive Director, Carson Center, Paducah, KY.

"A real class act! Undoubtedly the best concert I've attended in years. I found myself totally caught up in the [sic] experience," said Tommy Usrey, CEO, Northeast Louisiana Arts Council

"Bridge" is now available for purchase as a CD at https://equinoxorchestra.com/ or on all streaming platforms.

Visit https://thefabulousequinoxorchestra.hearnow.com

MULTIMEDIA (VIDEO+IMAGES):

VIDEO: "Outcast Anthem with lyrics" - https://youtu.be/sEVbiFelwBU

- Jeremy and Clay: https://www.dropbox.com/s/yptomz4gi1h5m6q/Clay%20and%20Jermey%20-%20geoff%20Johnson%2003.jpg?dl=0

- Logo 72dpi: https://www.dropbox.com/s/63al7v6wnvqhk8a/Equinox%20Orchestra%2072dpi.jpg?dl=0

- Bridge Cover 300dpi: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ci6v77ppn1nwi72/BRDIGE%20cover.jpg?dl=0

A global pandemic may have cancelled all of the shows, but nothing could cancel The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra's creativity and desire to make music. With a newly unexpected empty calendar, The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra focused its attention on recording.

Related link: https://equinoxorchestra.com/

Valentis Announces New Vice President of Strategy, Martha Hunter

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /ScoopCloud/ -- Valentis today announced that Martha Hunter will become the company's first-ever Vice President of Strategy, effective March 2021. She fills a new position helping the company meet growing demand for expansion. Valentis is committed to an aggressive plan that focuses on messaging and education to advance its security solution, supply chain, and risk management consulting services worldwide.

Martha Hunter comes from the marketing industry where she was a Business Development Executive for six years. Hunter's new position will be responsible for developing and implementing the strategic growth initiatives for Valentis using her experience and resolve to meet objectives to Valentis.

"Valentis already has a reputation for breaking the mold in the security and investigations industry. I have spent my career challenging people and companies to think differently and ask the question 'Why not us? Valentis's culture, values and leadership style embodies that spirit," says V.P. of Strategy Hunter.

She adds, "Strategy development is not a once-a-year thing anymore, it's ongoing and needs to come with recommendations and actions and the company needs to be willing to act. I'm honored to have the opportunity to play a role in the execution piece of strategy, and I'm thrilled to join a women-owned, purpose driven company and look forward to driving new possibilities for our people, our customers and our stakeholders."

Marnie Sutch, CEO, of Valentis welcomed Martha to her new position, stating, "The addition of Martha to our team is about her ability to bring innovation and change to Valentis. The ability to deliver a professional service that delivers a driven result for our clients is a team effort and having Martha strengthens our team."

About Valentis:

Valentis is a fully operational security logistics and risk management solution for a variety of clients and security concerns. We are growing domestically, and envision global ventures, with services and products under development to create a network of global affiliates, lead through branding, and expand our clients; financial institutions, governments, religious facilities, maritime, cybersecurity, combined with specially developed training, software and telecommunication consultancy, and more. We are mindful and committed and care about our clients, team, and shareholders.

More information:

https://www.valentissecurity.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marthahunter/

CONTACT: Shannon Wright, info@valentissecurity.com

Valentis today announced that Martha Hunter will become the company's first-ever Vice President of Strategy, effective March 2021. She fills a new position helping the company meet growing demand for expansion.

Related link: https://valentisinternational.com/

Main Street Cinemas in Queens Reopens after Pandemic Closure

QUEENS, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- After being shut down for one-year, Main Street Cinemas, a Queens movie theater, is re-opening on Friday, March 5. Staff is excited to welcome everyone back and is looking forward to rekindling the in-person movie-goer experience.

For nearly 20 years, Main Street Cinemas, a small, family-owned business has experienced its share of ups and downs, but Rudy Toolasprashad, Main Street Cinemas' owner, admits that this past year tops the hardship list. He did everything he could to keep his employees on the payroll and to avoid closing down and walking away for good.

"The business serves as more than just a way to support my family," he shares. "Over the years, it's also become the source of so many memories I've created with family and friends. I had to hold on tight. I knew my kids would have been disappointed if I didn't."

Historically, Main Street Cinemas is known for playing the latest blockbusters in all genres. It's screened everything from "Star Wars" and Marvel's "Avengers" to "Toy Story," "Saw" and more.

And, 2021 is shaping up well too. It has an exciting line-up of movies to kick off its grand re-opening to include: "Raya and The Last Dragon," "Chaos Walking," "Tom & Jerry," "Boogie," "Wonder Woman 1984," "The Little Things," and "Croods: A New Age."

"My staff and I can't wait to see our regular customers again and to meet some new people too. Something tells me this year's just going to keep getting better," Toolasprashad says.

Ticket prices for 2D movies are $11 for adults and $8 for children/seniors. Daily, noon matinees are $6. 3D movies are $14 for adults and $11 for children/seniors.

Main Street Cinemas is located at: 72-66, Main Street, Queens, N.Y. 11367.

For more information, call 718-263-4825 or email mainstreetcinemas@gmail.com.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MainStreetCinemasNY

After being shut down for one-year, Main Street Cinemas, a Queens movie theater, is re-opening on Friday, March 5. Staff is excited to welcome everyone back and is looking forward to rekindling the in-person movie-goer experience.

Promontory MortgagePath Wins Spot on HousingWire’s 2021 Tech100 List of Most Innovative Mortgage Tech Companies

DANBURY, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Promontory MortgagePath LLC today announced it was named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage winner. The industry trade publication HousingWire chooses this list of top technology companies in the mortgage space.

HousingWire chose Promontory MortgagePath, a leading provider of comprehensive digital mortgage and tech-driven fulfillment solutions, for its work in, "simplifying and automating problems in the fulfillment space that, to-date, have been complicated and manual...Through its technology and mortgage fulfillment solutions, [Promontory MortgagePath] provides the scale and cost efficiencies that previously only existed at larger banks. With [Promontory MortgagePath], community lenders can continue to offer personalized service to their communities at a cost that allows them to compete with big brands."

"At Promontory MortgagePath, our goal is to level the playing field for community and regional lenders by equipping them with the tools to profitably launch, re-launch, and scale their mortgage operations," said Promontory MortgagePath CEO and Founder Gene Ludwig. "Our mortgage origination technology and fulfillment services allow community and regional lenders to leverage the power of a network, and we're increasing access to homeownership for everyone in the communities these lenders serve. We're thankful to the team at HousingWire for this 2021 HW Tech100 recognition."

According to HousingWire, "The Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a list of the most innovative and impactful companies that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the problems that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face everyday... For the second year in a row, the Tech100 program was divided into the HW Tech100 Mortgage and the HW Tech100 Real Estate to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations within both sectors."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said Brena Nath, HousingWire's HW+ Managing Editor. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About HousingWire

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

About HW Media

HW Media aspires for audiences to "Come for the content, and stay for the community." By aligning vertical expertise and innovative B2B marketing solutions, HW Media answers the ever-evolving needs of modern professionals, brands and marketers. With a premium suite of advertising solutions, HW Media builds upon this principle, improving reader experience and delivering brand results. Based in Dallas with team members across the country, HW Media was founded in 2016 through the acquisition of HousingWire and is owned by Riomar Capital, an entrepreneurial investment firm.

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 their ability to help community lenders resolve their most pressing challenges. To learn more, https://www.mortgagepath.com.

Promontory MortgagePath LLC today announced it was named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage winner. The industry trade publication HousingWire chooses this list of top technology companies in the mortgage space.

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

Mid America Mortgage Launches Click n’ Close Title to Provide Digitally-Driven Real Estate Closing Services Powered by RON

ADDISON, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has launched Click n' Close Title, a digital-first residential title insurance company, to deliver more comprehensive digital mortgage closing services to the residential real estate market. Licensed in six states (Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Michigan and Virginia) with more on the way, Click n' Close Title utilizes a completely digital process to deliver a consistent, modernized mortgage closing ceremony for all parties involved.

"Having been a digital-first mortgage lending shop since 2016, we've observed first-hand the power of technology to transform the archaic, painful homebuying process into one with less friction and more emphasis on convenience for the consumer," said Mid America Owner and CEO Jeff Bode. "Title represents the final piece of this puzzle from the consumer experience perspective, and in in the interest of furthering our commitment to modernizing the mortgage process, we felt the time was right to extend our knowledge to the title side of the transaction with the launch of Click n' Close Title."

Powered by remote online notarization (RON) technology, Click n' Close delivers 100% paperless closings that improve efficiency and reduce delays in processing closing documents. Its RON process permits the borrower to schedule an online video conference with a notary, giving them ultimate control over where and when they sign their closing documents utilizing SSL encryption to ensure security. This also allows the borrower to review their closing documents before signing in most cases so that they can ask questions or consult with a trusted advisor prior to closing day. Once the documents are signed, funding occurs within 10 minutes rather than the traditional two hours after signing.

"Buying a home is one of the most nerve-wracking financial experiences a consumer will undertake, and with the advancements in technology available today, there is simply no reason to add to the stress of this important event by remaining committed to a paper-driven, in-person closing ceremony," said Nicki Compary, General Counsel and Director of Title Operations of Click n' Close Title. "With the completely digital process we've established at Click n' Close Title, borrowers real estate agents and mortgage lenders can all expect a smooth, hassle-free process that is designed to delight."

Click n' Close Title is available to do business with mortgage lenders and real estate agents in all states where it is currently licensed. For more information, visit https://www.clicknclosetitle.com.

About Click n' Close Title

Click n' Close Title is a residential title insurance company that specializes in remote notary and digital closings. At Click n' Close Title, we work closely with the real estate community to ensure that each real estate transaction is handled professionally and meets or exceeds expectations. We know that efficiency, precision, and communication are vital during the closing process. The Click n' Close Title team helps our clients in a wide variety of residential transactions such as refinancing, purchasing, sales, reverse mortgages, construction financing and closing whether you are buying, selling or refinancing a home. Learn more at https://www.clicknclosetitle.com/.

About Mid America Mortgage, Inc.

Mid America Mortgage, Inc., Addison, Texas, is a multi-state, full-service mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its retail, wholesale and correspondent channels. We offer a wide range of residential home loan programs to meet the needs of most home buyers and homeowners and are also the nation's leading provider of Section 184 home loans for Native Americans. Learn more at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/.

In operation since 1940, Mid America has thrived by retaining its entrepreneurial spirit and leading the market in innovation, including its adoption of eClosings eNotes. Click n' Close is Mid America's ultra-secure, digital mortgage approval and closing process that gets home buyers from application to closing within two weeks. With just a few clicks at closing, Click n' Close puts keys in the home buyer's hand in 15 minutes or less. Apply online at https://www.midamericamortgage.com/click-n-close/#cnc.

Frequently named a top mortgage employer/workplace by industry trade magazines such as Mortgage Professional America, MReport, National Mortgage News and National Mortgage Professional, Mid America is looking for tech-savvy, service-oriented mortgage professionals to join our growing team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with industry-leading tools and technology to deliver a great package of competitive pricing, programs and knowledgeable service. Want to join our team? Visit https://www.midamericamortgage.com/careers/.

Twitter: @midamericamtge

Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced today it has launched Click n' Close Title, a digital-first residential title insurance company, to deliver more comprehensive digital mortgage closing services to the residential real estate market.

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

Associated Colleges of Illinois to Host March 9 Virtual Event Focused on Solutions to Illinois’ Economic Challenges

CHICAGO, Ill. /ScoopCloud/ -- College presidents, corporate leaders and students will lead an Associated Colleges of Illinois' (https://acifund.org) virtual event March 9, at 11 a.m., focused on how educators and the business community are working together to offer solutions to economic challenges faced by Illinois' companies, schools and students.

Registration (ow.ly/NzAm50DNZCo) for the virtual event is open through March 9. The video program can be viewed on ACI's website (https://acifund.org/march-9-virtual-event/).

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2q_DTK-PnKPDVx42kIlZUvzEnnlUeOxNXRw9kprHVG76-xw/viewform

The event, "A Smarter Solution: How the Liberal Arts and Business Community Together are Solving Illinois Challenges," includes discussion of ACI's extensive alumni employment data (https://acifund.org/member-employment-data/). Presidents of four ACI-affiliated colleges and universities, a Fortune 500 company CEO and two corporate members of ACI's Board of Trustees, including a student, will be presenters.

The virtual event is planned for 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. CST. President Jamel Santa Cruze Wright, Eureka College, will introduce the program and offer concluding remarks. Wright is also ACI president.

Other topics and speakers are:

* What are the challenges? - President Philip G. Ryken, Wheaton College

* How can we meet these challenges? - Kunal Kapoor, CEO, Morningstar, Inc., and graduate of ACI-member Monmouth College

* What do ACI-member schools offer as one solution? - President Teresa L. Amott, Knox College

* What have been the results shown by the employment data? - President Troy D. Hammond, North Central College

* How can you get involved? - Chloe Overstreet, ACI board member and student at ACI-member Eureka College, and Mark A. Vargas, ACI board member and president, Licentiam. Vargas is also a graduate ACI-member Judson University.

After the virtual event, a recording will be available on ACI's YouTube channel.

About ACI:

Associated Colleges of Illinois (ACI) is a collaboration of 26 private, independent colleges and universities, representing more than 70,000 students. Established in 1952, ACI supports member colleges and universities by advancing independent liberal arts and sciences education and helping underserved students succeed in college, career and life. The organization raises funds for scholarships, peer mentoring and emergency financial aid, and it provides member services such as professional development conferences and college-to-career seminars and events. Visit ACI's website https://acifund.org for more information.

College presidents, corporate leaders and students will lead an Associated Colleges of Illinois' virtual event March 9, at 11 a.m., focused on how educators and the business community are working together to offer solutions to economic challenges faced by Illinois' companies, schools and students.

Related link: https://acifund.org

Chelsea Groton Bank Introduces Local Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking Team and New Ways to Connect

GROTON, Conn. /ScoopCloud/ -- Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to introduce Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking, a new digital personal experience that gives members the flexibility to bank when, where and how it's most convenient. There are currently two ways to connect with a Video Banker - either at one of the Bank's walk-up or drive-up Video Banking ATMs, or via a secure video call made through an app on a member's phone or computer.

"We are focused on providing innovative tools and services to our members, ensuring that they have convenient access to our team and their finances," said Jenn Pensa, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank. "We believe this technology will be invaluable to members of our community, both during pandemic times and after, providing them opportunities to interact with our team when, where, and how they want to. Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking is an example of a personalized customer-facing technology that will enable us to continue to enhance relationships and provide our trusted service to individuals and businesses even after-hours or off-site."

The Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking Team who will assist members and non-members at the Bank's walk-up and drive-up Video Banking ATMs, and when contacting a banker through the online and mobile app, includes Mariel Duran-Lora of Waterford, Alex Johnson of New London, Kyle Main of Canterbury, Dee Houde of Norwich, and Zina Secchiaroli of New London, as well as business bankers, commercial lenders, mortgage loan officers, and members of the wealth management team.

VIDEO BANKING ATMS

Video Banking ATMs have replaced the more traditional ATMs at the Bank's Mystic and Niantic walk-ups, and New London, Norwichtown and Norwich-Westside drive-ups, with additional locations coming this year. They offer the ability to speak directly with a local bank representative, in addition to typical ATM functions. Instead of inserting a card into the machine to make a simple withdrawal or deposit, users can touch the screen in order to be connected live to a video banker, who will assist with banking transactions, loan payments, cashing a check down to the penny, and many other tasks that would normally be completed inside a branch, during a live conversation on screen.

For those asking, "Why not just use an ATM?" here are a few reasons these tools will benefit the Bank's members:

1. No Debit Card or PIN Needed - Since a member is connecting face-to-face with a banker, members can verify their identity by providing a license or answering security questions if they've forgotten their debit card or PIN.

2. Banking Questions Answered - While you can't complete tasks that require signatures through the Video Banking ATM, members can ask financial questions, update account information, and so much more.

3. Enhanced Withdrawal and Deposit Features - Video Banking ATMs allow members to cash a check to the penny, receive cash in smaller denominations, have higher withdrawal limits, and transactions post immediately so a balance is available in real-time.

4. Extended Hours - Chelsea Groton's Video Banking team is available to assist members at walk-up and drive-up Video Banking ATMs Monday - Saturday, before and after traditional banking hours.

VIDEO BANKING APP

In addition to Video Banking ATMs, Chelsea Groton has also partnered with POPio Mobile Video Cloud (POPi/o), the industry's first interactive mobile video banking solution, to offer members an app similar to FaceTime or TeleHealth. Because of the added capabilities and built-in security features, bankers and members are able to share and sign documents, review proposals together and more, all during the live video call from a member's phone, tablet, or computer.

"We've already had experiences where, due to travel restrictions, members were unable to meet at a branch to sign documentation. We were able to have a meeting through the Video Banking App that allowed all parties to connect, converse and sign documents. This wouldn't have been feasible without the Video Banking App," explained Pensa.

Members can schedule a video call with any of the Chelsea|LIVE Video Bankers, or with a specific banker or department.

For more information about the new video banking channels, and to get to know the Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking team, visit http://www.chelseagroton.com/ChelseaLIVE.

About Chelsea Groton Bank

Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a full-service mutually owned bank with over $1.4 billion in assets. Chelsea Groton Bank's products and services include consumer banking, business banking, mortgage and business lending, cash management, financial planning and financial education programming. With 14 branch locations throughout New London County and a Loan Production Office in Hartford County, Chelsea Groton Bank also provides online and mobile banking, 24-hour telephone banking, and nationwide ATM banking for individuals, families and businesses.

To learn more, please visit http://www.chelseagroton.com/.

Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. NMLS Institution ID 402928.

Chelsea Groton Bank is pleased to introduce Chelsea|LIVE Video Banking, a new digital personal experience that gives members the flexibility to bank when, where and how it's most convenient.

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

Across Healthcare announces the eDocSS app, an EHR integrated application that allows surgeons and institutions to comply with new Commission on Cancer Synoptic Operative Report Standards

CARROLTON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Across Healthcare announces the eDocSS app, an EHR integrated application that allows surgeons and institutions to comply with new Commission on Cancer Synoptic Operative Report Standards. Evidence-based research indicates that surgical outcomes related to cancer patients such as quality of life and survival can be improved by adhering to specific operative techniques. In addition, replacing narrative operative dictations with synoptic operative reports can improve the capture of vital cancer surgery information. With these facts in mind, the 2020 Commission on Cancer (CoC) standards for accreditation now require synoptic operative reports (SORs) for four new operative standards that span colon, breast, and melanoma surgery.

To facilitate implementation of these operative standards, Across Healthcare co-developed the electronic Documentation of Surgery Standards (eDocSS) app with the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This app, which is embedded into electronic health records (EHRs), provides surgeons with ACS-developed Synoptic Operative Reports (SORs) that include evidence-based data fields, linkages to appropriate coding standards, and detailed explanatory notes to facilitate accurate completion of the report. Across Healthcare is working closely with EHR vendors to embed the app using a standards-based SMART on FHIR framework, that aligns with the 21st Century Cures Act final rule, to speed implementation and adoption.

"As one of the most advanced cancer centers in the country, Helen F. Graham Cancer Center within the Christiana Care Health System, was honored to be the initial site for the eDocSS app," said Dr. Karen Louie, Breast Surgeon. "With the app embedded into our Cerner PowerChart, this makes completing a synoptic operative report very efficient for our surgeons."

The eDocSS application includes the following:

* Auto-population - Pre-existing fields are pulled from the patient record, and the surgeon needs only to verify the information or edit as needed.

* CoC Standards - Fulfills the synoptic operative reporting requirements for the Commission on Cancer 2020 operative standards 5.3 through 5.6.

* American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) TNM Staging System - TNM categories are incorporated into any data fields related to staging.

* National Cancer Database (NCDB) Codes - Select NCDB codes and definitions from the Standards for Oncology Registry Entry (STORE) manual that are relevant to the data fields in the app.

* EHR Integration - eDocSS uses SMART on FHIR and will be integrated with top EHR vendors. This application is not a standalone app, but rather uses Single Sign On (SSO) and embeds inside the workflow of the EHR.

"We were blessed to work closely with the experts at ACS as well as many surgeons across the country to develop the eDocSS app," said Jason Colquitt, CEO of Across Healthcare. "Our focus will now shift to supporting the more than 1,500 CoC accredited cancer programs that need to comply with the new CoC operative standards."

Currently, there are three SORs available in the eDocSS app. The ACS CSSP (Cancer Surgery Standards Program) team is planning to develop over 45 SORs that will all be available within eDocSS as they are released. Additional management and maintenance of the SORs within eDocSS will be handled by Across Healthcare. The eDocSS app is available to both CoC and non-CoC surgeons and institutions.

To learn more about eDocSS visit www.eDocSS.app or contact us at info@edocss.app.

About Across Healthcare

Across Healthcare was formed in 2012 and has been a trusted partner to many clients by helping them envision, design, and deliver innovative healthcare technology solutions. The mission of Across Healthcare is to help clients deliver software solutions successfully by imparting our 20+ years of healthcare experience to accelerate the process and produce a quality product. The core company philosophy is the principle of reciprocity: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

To learn more about Across Healthcare visit http://www.acrosshealthcare.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Laura Colquitt
info@edocss.app
Across Healthcare
770-316-5569

Across Healthcare announces the eDocSS app, an EHR integrated application that allows surgeons and institutions to comply with new Commission on Cancer Synoptic Operative Report Standards. Evidence-based research indicates that surgical outcomes related to cancer patients such as quality of life and survival can be improved by adhering to specific operative techniques.

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

IDS Selected for HousingWire’s Tech100 List for the Seventh Year

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today it has once again been selected for inclusion on the HW Tech100 list, an annual list of the top technology companies in the mortgage and real estate sectors as determined by industry trade publication HousingWire. 2021 marks IDS' seventh year on the Tech100 list.

According to the publication, the "unequalled customization and superior customer service" IDS delivers to mortgage lenders, as well as its "eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms" earned it another spot on the Tech 100 Mortgage list. The idsDoc platform also includes nearly 3,000 unique audits covering state, federal and investor requirements to ensure compliant, defect-free documents, and the firm's eClosing capabilities enable lenders to deliver a more modern mortgage closing experience.

"At IDS, our technology is designed with the end-user in mind, and we strive to deliver the features and functionality lenders need most in today's mortgage market so that our clients can focus less on the mechanics and more on what matters most - the borrower," said IDS Vice President and General Manager Mark Mackey. "On behalf of IDS, I'd like to thank HousingWire for recognizing us as a tech leader worthy of inclusion on this year's Tech100."

According to the publication, "The Tech100 program provides housing professionals with a list of the most innovative and impactful companies that can be leveraged to identify partners and solutions to the problems that mortgage lenders and real estate professionals face every day... For the second year in a row, the Tech100 program was divided into the HW Tech100 Mortgage and the HW Tech100 Real Estate to highlight the innovation and achievements of organizations within both sectors."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said Brena Nath, HousingWire's HW+ Managing Editor. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of the 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About HousingWire

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

About IDS, Inc.

IDS, a Reynolds and Reynolds company, was founded in 1986 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is a nationwide provider of mortgage documents and compliance. IDS services include eSignatures, closing documents, initial disclosures, document fulfillment and integration with leading loan origination systems and eClosing platforms. The IDS flagship doc prep solution, idsDoc, is recognized in the industry for its ability to be customized to meet specific lender needs, particularly in regard to major industry compliance changes. (https://info.idsdoc.com/)

Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), announced today it has once again been selected for inclusion on the HW Tech100 list, an annual list of the top technology companies in the mortgage and real estate sectors.

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

LBA Ware Makes Seventh Consecutive Appearance on the HousingWire 2021 HW Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

MACON, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry has been named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage company for the seventh year in a row. HousingWire's annual HW Tech100 award program recognizes the top companies truly leading the way toward a more innovative and efficient housing economy.

LBA Ware was recognized for empowering mortgage lenders of all sizes to drive performance with advanced BI and incentive compensation platforms. With over 100 independent mortgage banks, depository banks and credit union clients, CompenSafe™ is the only mortgage industry-specific ICM platform offering the flexibility and scalability to implement variable compensation plans to mortgage sales and operations teams with ease. LBA Ware's newest product, LimeGear™ is a turnkey BI platform that enables mortgage lenders to deploy unified data strategies across their organizations with actionable insights in near real-time.

"We're proud that lenders continue to look to LBA Ware as a mortgage technology partner and honored to be recognized by HousingWire for the seventh consecutive year," said LBA Ware Founder and CEO Lori Brewer. "Our innovative spirit continues to drive us to develop and refine software solutions that help lenders achieve their performance goals."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view a complete list of winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About LBA Ware™:

LBA Ware is a leading provider of cloud-based software for mortgage lenders. Since 2008, LBA Ware has been on a mission to help mortgage companies reach new heights with software that integrates data, incentivizes performance and inspires results. Today, more than 100 lenders of all sizes, including some of the nation's top producing mortgage companies, use LBA Ware's award-winning technology to enhance lender experiences and maximize the human potential within their organizations. A 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private company, LBA Ware is headquartered in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit https://www.lbaware.com/.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @LBAWare @HousingWire #Tech100

LBA Ware™, a leading provider of incentive compensation management (ICM) and business intelligence (BI) software solutions for the mortgage industry has been named a 2021 HW Tech100 Mortgage company for the seventh year in a row.

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

California Woman Survives Acid Attack and Works to Raise Awareness

PASADENA, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Olga Kambod, a Pasadena, California resident, was the victim of a brutal acid attack which scarred the right side of Her face. And while she may have been the victim in the incident, her attitude is far from someone who's giving in to her attacker.

"After the attack happened, I started researching acid attacks and was stunned to find that I was not alone here," she says. "There are many people who have suffered similar injuries."

In fact, acid attacks happen across the world with a disproportionate impact on women. According to Acid Survivors Trust International (A.S.T.I.), acid attacks reflect and perpetuate discrimination of women and girls in society, and is prohibited by international law. However, all too often, it's a crime that goes unreported and unpunished because survivors of acid attacks live in fear of reprisals for reporting the attack.

Acid causes the skin and flesh tissue to melt. Survivors face permanent disfigurement and often social isolation - devastating their self-esteem and psychological well-being. A survivor needs immediate specialist medical treatment as well as possible sanctuary, reconstructive surgery, follow-up physiotherapy, counseling and long-term support. Often dozens of surgical procedures are required.

"Many people who experience such an attack have a difficult time regaining confidence and even leaving the house," she says. "It's just so emotionally difficult. I can relate and have worked to rebuild my life," she explains.

When Kambod posted some photos and explained the incident on her Facebook page, she received an onslaught of comments and questions related to acid attacks. So, she decided she wanted to focus some of her attention on raising awareness about the subject in the U.S.

Kambod immigrated to the U.S. from Russia, where she was a model and beauty contest winner. She's been in the U.S. for 10 years and is a law school graduate, working to pass the BAR. She plans to concentrate her practice on helping women and men who have been the victims of domestic violence and abuse.

"I don't want to be seen as a victim," she says. I'm a survivor."

Learn more at: https://facebook.com/Olga-Oleana-Kambod-102755695211882/

Personal page: https://facebook.com/olga.alexia93

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Olga Kambod, a Pasadena, California resident, was the victim of a brutal acid attack which scarred the right side of Her face. And while she may have been the victim in the incident, her attitude is far from someone who's giving in to her attacker.

Boomer Brains Declining Faster Than Earlier Generations, Despite Higher Wealth, Education

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. /ScoopCloud/ -- Despite U.S. Baby Boomers having the longest life expectancy in history [1], their brains are aging at a faster rate than previous generations, according to a recent Ohio State University nationwide study [2]. For Boomers, the first generation to show cognition regression, research indicates that wealth and education have no equitable bearings on brain function. Currently ranging from ages 62 to 72 (born 1948-1959) and primed for a lengthy and enriching retirement, the feared complexities of living an increasingly longer life - but with a quickly declining brain - is evitable for those able and willing to invest in advanced treatments, such as the Aviv Medical Program.

Living better, longer

Spawning the longevity movement are societal concerns associated with a population in which older people outnumber the young - a historical first, projected for 2025 in the U.S., when seniors (65 million) will surpass children age 13 and under (58 million). Recognizing global impacts of an aging population, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, an initiative dedicated to improving the lives of older people, their families and the communities in which they live.

Progress abounds and none too soon. Bioscience researchers are developing promising medical treatment options to give people longer lasting cognitive function enabling optimum health later in life. Just last month (February 2021), a Bloomberg Moonshot episode, the network's global news streaming program, dedicated an entire episode to medical advancements that are already in practice and scientifically-proven to treat the aging process - ultimately, circumventing age-related diseases - as explained by leading researchers from Harvard Medical School and Aviv Scientific.

Of those discussed, the Aviv Medical Program, a proprietary protocol concentrated in hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), is attracting affluent, active Boomers from all over the world. Results from a landmark study, published in the peer-review journal Aging [3], indicate that upon completing the three-month program participant bodies changed at cellular level - equivalent to 25 years earlier - among healthy adults age 64 or older. This proven treatment is readily available and presents opportunity to improve and restore cognitive function such as memory, attention, speed of information processing and more.

"Until now, biologically preserving and restoring healthy brain function was unavailable. Today, there's finally an individualized brain health program that actually assesses and changes the physiology of the brain," said Mohammed Elamir, M.D., board-certified physician at Aviv Clinics. "This will enable people to take control of the trajectory of their health span. Protecting your independence, mobility, vitality and personality can be by choice - not by chance."

For Boomers embarking on the third age - ready to redefine retirement with energy, mobility, independence and healthy brain performance, the Aviv Medical Program is a substantial investment cost in improving quality of life today and maintaining it for years to come. Outside of Israel, the treatment is only available at the Aviv Clinics medical center located in Central Florida.

Treating the Aging Process, Enhancing Brain Performance

Aviv Clinics is now open and accepting new clients looking to improve and maintain cognitive acuity and physical performance. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (352) 488-2848 or visit https://aviv-clinics.com/.

About Aviv Clinics

Founded in 2017, Aviv Clinics delivers a new approach to healthy aging - The Aviv Medical Program. Designed to improve the aging process by increasing cognitive and physical performance in healthy aging adults, Aviv's three-month program provides daily hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) sessions in a state-of-the-art facility. The impact of these HBOT sessions is maximized through personalized cognitive and physical training programs with a personal nutrition plan. The Aviv Medical Program was developed based on over a decade of research and development under the leadership of Dr. Shai Efrati, Chair of Aviv Clinics' Scientific and Medical Advisory Board.

For the latest updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/AvivClinics/ or http://www.aviv-clinics.com/.

Media Contact:
Maureen Gonzalez
FINN Partners for Aviv Clinics
+1 954 368 9809 | Maureen.Gonzalez@finnpartners.com

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CITATIONS:
[1] United Nations - World Population Prospects

[2] Hui Zheng, PhD, Ohio State University - A New Look at Cohort Trend and Underlying Mechanisms in Cognitive Functioning, The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 2020;, gbaa107

[3] Hachmo Y, Hadanny A, Abu Hamed R, Daniel-Kotovsky M, Catalogna M, Fishlev G, Lang E, Polak N, Doenyas K, Friedman M, Zemel Y, Bechor Y, Efrati S. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases telomere length and decreases immunosenescence in isolated blood cells: a prospective trial. Aging (Albany NY). 2020; 12:22445-22456.

Despite U.S. Baby Boomers having the longest life expectancy in history, their brains are aging at a faster rate than previous generations, according to a recent Ohio State University nationwide study. The feared complexities of living an increasingly longer life - but with a quickly declining brain - is evitable for those able and willing to invest in advanced treatments, such as the Aviv Medical Program.

Related link: https://aviv-clinics.com/

Denver-Based Plastic Surgeon and Founder of BEAUTY by BUFORD Presents ‘The Boob Job Bible: Your Ultimate Guide to Breast Surgery’

DENVER, Colo. /ScoopCloud/ -- Board-certified Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Buford is excited to announce the publication of his latest book, "The Boob Job Bible: Your Ultimate Guide to Breast Surgery." This seminal text approaches the topic of breast enhancement in an informal but educational manner, making the subject of breast augmentation accessible and interesting to all.

Dr. Buford's hope is for The Boob Job Bible to be an informative resource for anyone seeking breast enhancement and for it to clear up the many questions, mistruths, and fables that women have encountered across the internet, through their friends, and even from medical providers. If you're thinking of augmenting your breasts with implants, you're joining scores of happy, fulfilled women on this journey.

There are many nuances that go into finding an outstanding surgeon, including choosing the right implants, timing your procedure, and ensuring a safe and healthy recovery. Whether you're just now familiarizing yourself with the term "breast augmentation" or you're well on your way to choosing implants, The Boob Job Bible is an invaluable resource.

According to Dr. Buford: "In the past, breast enhancement has been somewhat of a taboo subject, but this is no longer the case. Now, women from all walks of life are joining the long list of satisfied patients who have undergone breast augmentation to enhance their appearance and increase their confidence.

"Without your support, all of us at BEAUTY by BUFORD would never have accomplished everything we have accomplished over the last 20 years. And so I humbly dedicate this book to all of our wonderful patients who have made us who we are today. We hope you enjoy the expertise throughout this book. Thank you!"

You can download your own complimentary copy of this book on the BEAUTY by BUFORD website here: https://www.beautybybuford.com/the-boob-job-bible-guide-breast-enhancement/

Or purchase your own copy from Dr. Buford here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X84J6Y4?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860

About Dr. Buford:

As an experienced authority in the area of breast revision surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Buford specializes in non-invasive and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures that empower his patients and community to look and feel their best. A nationally recognized expert and trainer, Dr. Buford has performed more than 4,000 breast-related procedures over his career and has worked with patients from all over the world. Dr. Buford's practice, BEAUTY by BUFORD, is located at 10459 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, CO, 80124; (303) 747-6719.

Media contact: Gregory Buford, MD, FACS - BEAUTY BY BUFORD - (303) 747-6719

Board-certified Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Gregory Buford is excited to announce the publication of his latest book, "The Boob Job Bible: Your Ultimate Guide to Breast Surgery."

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

Divine Home Care Services Receives Best of Home Care Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

HILLSBORO, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- Divine Home Care Services announced today that it has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse. DIVINE also earned the award in 2018, 2019, and 2020 and is now ranked among a small handful of home care providers across the country who have proven their ability to provide the highest quality care to clients.

"We want to congratulate Divine Home Care Services on receiving the Best of Home Care - Provider of Choice Award," says Erik Madsen, CEO of Home Care Pulse. "Since these awards are based on real, unfiltered feedback from clients, DIVINE has proven their dedication to providing a great work environment and solid training to employees, while maintaining their focus on client and caregiver satisfaction."

"We are honored by this recognition" says Claudia Berdegue, principal at DIVINE, "it is a true testimony to the professionalism and commitment of our wonderful team of caregivers."

Based in Hillsboro, Divine Home Care Services is an independent home care agency providing personal assistance, Alzheimer's care, and household services to clients in the comfort of their own homes. DIVINE operates throughout Central Texas since 2012.

Home Care Pulse is the industry's leading firm in satisfaction research, quality assurance. On behalf of home care businesses across North America, Home Care Pulse gathers unbiased satisfaction ratings from clients and detailed feedback to ensure the best in-home care possible can be provided.

Learn more: https://divinehomecareservices.com/

Divine Home Care Services announced today that it has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® - Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client satisfaction scores gathered by Home Care Pulse.

Related link: https://divinehomecareservices.com/

Kids Read Now sends books to students – engages families: North Carolina students will spend the summer reading free books

GREENVILLE, N.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across North Carolina, including Pitt County Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer. The number of students in the Kids Read Now program continues to grow with almost 400,000 books being mailed to students in 2020 alone!

Most students will experience reading skill loss over a typical summer break from school. Creating home libraries is key to preventing a steep learning slide due to summer break and recent extended school closures. "Everyone wins when schools enable parents to eradicate learning loss for K-3 students over the summer. Many of those students gain up to 2.5 months of learning during the 12-week summer break," said Leib Lurie, CEO of Kids Read Now.

"It was a great way for my students to receive quality books that they could keep and read! It also helped motivate them throughout the summer to read!" said Amanda J., Classroom Teacher, ECU Community Schools.

The Kids Read Now K-3 summer reading program mails eight new books to students and includes exciting multicultural, fiction, and nonfiction titles loved by children. Mailing books builds ongoing enthusiasm but does not require in-home technology. Each book includes guided discussion questions to help improve reading skills and increase family engagement. The ninth book of beautifully illustrated creative writing prompts concludes the program so children can write their own stories. Best of all, kids keep their new books!

Kids Read Now is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the singular mission to eliminate learning loss for all K-3 students.

To learn more about Kids Read Now, please visit https://kidsreadnow.org/.

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Kids Read Now has partnered with school districts across North Carolina, including Pitt County Schools, to mail books directly to their students' homes over the summer.

Related link: https://kidsreadnow.org/

Top of Mind Selected for HousingWire’s 2021 Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

ATLANTA, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.

Top of Mind has set the industry gold standard with Surefire CRM, the most-used CRM and marketing platform in the mortgage industry. Surefire's workflows and award-winning content help mortgage professionals of all stripes strengthen referral partnerships and deepen their emotional connections with borrowers to cultivate clients for life.

"We're honored to be recognized as a tech leader in the industry. We take pride in helping mortgage professionals grow their careers and businesses," said Top of Mind CEO Bill Hayes. "We are working every day to create features that truly deepen the relationship between borrowers and loan officers."

HousingWire's annual Tech100 program was created to provide housing professionals a definitive list of the most innovative and impactful companies serving mortgage lenders and real estate professionals. Competition grows tremendously every year.

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of 2021 HousingWire Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About Top of Mind Networks:

Founded in 2003, Atlanta-based Top of Mind Networks (https://www.topofmind.com) started as a bootstrapped direct-mail marketing company. Today, the company is recognized as the mortgage industry's most-relied-upon provider of marketing automation and creative content solutions. From individuals to enterprise lenders, Top of Mind's SurefireCRM helps thousands of mortgage professionals win new business, earn repeat business and deserve referral business. With intuitive, "set it and forget it" workflows and award-winning content, mortgage professionals are able to effortlessly maintain and deepen their emotional connections with clients.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @HousingWire #Tech100 @mortgagecrm #marketingautomation #mortgagemarketing #digitalmortgage

Top of Mind Networks (Top of Mind), a leader in customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation software for the mortgage lending industry, has been named to HousingWire's 2021 Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries.

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

Influencer-Driven Beauty and Wellness Brand Everra Reaches Milestone of 13,000 Brand Influencers and Successfully Launches Two New Global Markets

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- Within its first year of selling, beauty and wellness brand Everra has collaborated with more than 13,000 Influencers from across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. At the beginning of February, Everra successfully expanded its Influencer platform to both Australia and New Zealand and welcomed hundreds of new Influencers that were waiting to collaborate with Everra.

In January 2020, Everra first introduced three innovative skincare products - the Everra Face Serum, Everra Eye Serum, and Everra InstaLast Serum - powered by the Swiss Red Love Apple. Since then, the company has quickly expanded its product line by developing and introducing more than 120 different products that include color cosmetics, an innovative cordless cosmetic airbrush system, adhesive and magnetic eyelash extensions, and a broad range of wellness nutritionals and vitamin supplement stick packs.

Everra promotes positive culture through products like the "I Am" series of Magnetic and Adhesive Lux Lashes. These products are named after positive affirmations that empower the user, such as "I Am Beautiful," "I Am Strong," and "I Am Enough" Lux Lashes. Each month a new lash is released with a new "I Am" affirmation. In October, for instance, they released the "I Am A Survivor" Lux Lash to support Breast Cancer Awareness. For February, they launched the "I Am Loveable" Lux Lash along with a campaign to encourage women to embrace that they are loveable and to support the self-love movement.

"We are extremely proud of what we have accomplished in our first twelve months and are grateful for the incredible community of more than 13,000 Influencers that empower and inspire our customers around the world," said Chris Welch, President and CEO. "We offer an ever-growing line-up of both beauty and wellness products, which is why we say Everra is where inner health meets outer beauty."

If you ask Tracey Vlahos, CSO, what is Everra? She would tell you that "Everra is a global beauty and wellness company with a culture of positivity. The Everra community encourages belief in self, promotes self-confidence and is built on acceptance and individuality where people are encouraged to come as they are. Everra embodies this through a focus on high quality, affordable products, community spotlight and encouraging their Influencers to empower, amplify, and influence their own communities in a positive way."

About Everra

Everra's mission is to empower and amplify the influence of individuals throughout the world with high quality and affordable products, unrivaled financial opportunity, innovative technology and a collaborative community we call family.

For more information, please visit Everra at https://www.everra.com/

Within its first year of selling, beauty and wellness brand Everra has collaborated with more than 13,000 Influencers from across the United States, Canada, and the U.K. At the beginning of February, Everra successfully expanded its Influencer platform to both Australia and New Zealand.

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

SIERA.AI Named a Finalist for Best New Product for the 2021 MHI Innovation Awards

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions, leveraging machine vision, IoT sensors and AI technologies to prevent forklift accidents, was named a finalist in the "Best New Product" category for material handling, logistics and supply chain professionals by MHI. SIERA.AI joins a list of distinguished finalists including SVT Robotics, ThruWave, Vecno Robotics and Wiferion GmbH, chosen from a field of 92 submissions.

"SIERA.AI is honored to be an Innovation Awards finalist," said Saurav Agarwal, President and CEO, SIERA.AI. "We have an incredible, talented team whose passion, endless energy and dedication help create an environment where innovation, creativity and collaboration thrive."

SIERA.AI's new standard for lift truck safety ensures safety in the warehouse, distribution center or manufacturing facility. The S3 Proximity Warning & Impact Monitoring works on any gas, electric or LP lift truck. The system monitors around the lift truck with audible and visual alerts. S3 with Slow to a Safe Stop for electric lift trucks ensures maximum workplace safety.

If a pedestrian, product or vehicle gets within the defined distance, and the operator is unaware, the S3 overrides the driver and automatically slows down and comes to a safe stop. All incidents are reported in our cloud-based dashboard, ready for analysis to ensure OSHA forklift safety standards.

The MHI Innovation Awards educates and provides insights on the latest material handling and supply chain products and services to ProMatDX attendees. ProMatDX is a digital event for manufacturing and supply chain professionals with critical access to the latest solutions to improve resiliency and agility of their operations. SIERA.AI is a sponsor for the event.

About SIERA.AI

SIERA.AI believes in the Power of One. Our goal is to remove one barrier at a time with innovative solutions that empower and safeguard company assets and protect their employees so they can focus on what they do best. We accomplish this by integrating technologies such as machine vision, IoT sensors and AI to prevent accidents before they even happen. For more information visit https://www.siera.ai/.

SIERA.AI, a leading innovator for safety solutions, leveraging machine vision, IoT sensors and AI technologies to prevent forklift accidents, was named a finalist in the "Best New Product" category for material handling, logistics and supply chain professionals by MHI.

Related link: https://www.siera.ai/

DataNumen Exchange Recovery Is Now Available in Multiple Languages

NEW YORK, N.Y. /ScoopCloud/ -- DataNumen, a software company specializing in pro-level data recovery solutions, has released the new version of its OST repair tool. DataNumen Exchange Recovery 8.5 retrieves data from inaccessible offline storage tables, preventing the loss of important data from Outlook 365, Exchange, IMAP, or Outlook.com. The new version is localized into 9 languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.

MS Outlook is a globally popular email client and personal information manager with over 400 million users. It stores user data in offline storage tables (OST) for the following types of accounts: IMAP, Outlook 365, Outlook.com, and Exchange accounts. OST files allow the user to access previously downloaded emails, calendar entries, and other data without an Internet connection.

However, sometimes the contents of an offline storage table become inaccessible - for example, if the file is damaged or orphaned (which means that the account linked to this OST file is no more available). In some cases, it can entail grave problems and material losses, especially if the file contains important business data. Currently, MS Outlook does not offer any remedies for such a situation, therefore it is recommended to install an external OST repair tool - for example, DataNumen Exchange Recovery.

This program can fix any errors caused by inaccessible OST files. If an offline storage table is damaged, DataNumen Exchange Recovery retrieves its contents and generates a new OST file to replace it. In case of an orphaned file, the program converts it to a PST table, which can be easily accessed by Outlook. DataNumen Exchange Recovery can also restore permanently deleted emails or other objects in the user's Exchange mailbox.

DataNumen Exchange Recovery is based on advanced technologies, which allow to analyze OST files byte by byte and retrieve as much data as possible. According to comparative tests, this solution demonstrates the highest average recovery rate in the market: 96.8% against 51.9% of the nearest competitor. That is why DataNumen Exchange Recovery, along with other DataNumen products, is used by Microsoft, Oracle, Intel, and other large corporations.

Learn more about testing metrics: https://www.datanumen.com/exchange-recovery-compare/

KEY FEATURES OF DATANUMEN EXCHANGE RECOVERY:
- Repair of damaged or corrupt OST files;
- Quick conversion of orphaned OST files to PST format;
- Recovery of mail messages, calendar appointments, attachments, and other objects;
- Recovery of permanently deleted objects in an Exchange mailbox;
- Recovery of encrypted OST files without a password;
- Support for batch processing;
- Auto-check for updates;
- Multilingual interface.

Learn more about DataNumen Exchange Recovery at: https://www.datanumen.com/exchange-recovery/

Pricing and Availability

DataNumen Exchange Recovery 8.5 is compatible with Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP, Vista/7/8/8.1/10 and Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019 (both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems). The cost of a business license starts from 29.95 USD. It is also possible to download a free evaluation version.

About DataNumen

Founded in 2001, DataNumen is the developer and vendor of professional data recovery software. The product line of the company includes recovery solutions for Outlook, Word, Excel, PDF as well as backup software and database recovery tools. Hundreds of top companies all over the world choose DataNumen products: IBM, Intel, AT&T, Microsoft, General Electric, Xerox, and Oracle among them.

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

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DataNumen, a software company specializing in pro-level data recovery solutions, has released the new version of its OST repair tool. DataNumen Exchange Recovery 8.5 retrieves data from inaccessible offline storage tables, preventing the loss of important data .

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

Sales Boomerang included in HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Revolutionary Companies Serving the Mortgage Industry

WASHINGTON, D.C. /ScoopCloud/ -- Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

Sales Boomerang was recognized by HousingWire for its cutting-edge borrower intelligence and retention system. The mortgage lending industry is known for its exceedingly low average customer retention rate. Twenty percent of borrowers return to their prior lender for their next loan, while the remaining 80% look elsewhere. Sales Boomerang helps banks, credit unions and non-depository lenders overcome this challenge by building lasting relationships with their borrowers and achieving borrower retention rates of 65% or higher.

"Borrower retention is a problem lenders have faced on their own for far too long. By carefully listening to lenders, we've crafted timely-solutions to meet their specific needs," said Sales Boomerang CEO Alex Kutsishin. "We're proud of the unbelievable results our clients are experiencing with Sales Boomerang, it's their results that have brought this recognition from HousingWire."

"I've been involved in choosing Tech100 winners since we started the program in 2014, and every year it manages to get more competitive," HousingWire Editor and Chief Sarah Wheeler said. "These companies are truly leading the way to a more innovative housing market."

The HousingWire Tech100 award recognizes innovative companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process in the U.S. housing market. To view the complete list of Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

About Sales Boomerang:

Sales Boomerang revolutionized the relationship between a Mortgage Lender and Borrower with the introduction of the only automated Borrower Intelligence System in 2017, which tells lenders when anyone in their database is ready for a loan. Today, Sales Boomerang is the #1 Borrower Retention strategy in the industry and has discovered over $30B in new volume for Lenders. Sales Boomerang's notifications are integrated with the best CRM/Marketing Automation Systems in the industry to provide a seamless experience for Lenders and Borrowers. Sales Boomerang's employees are dedicated to improving the lending experience for Lenders and Borrowers, and united behind the ethos - No Borrower Left Behind™.

About HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @SalesBoomerang @HousingWire #Tech100 #mortgageindustry #financialinclusion

Sales Boomerang, the industry's top-rated automated borrower intelligence and retention system, today announced it has been named to HousingWire's HW Tech100 list of the most innovative technology companies in the housing economy.

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

Governor Abbot’s Disaster Declaration Recognizes Dire Relief Support but the Texas Department Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) Responsive Mold Regulation Changes Wrongly Backs Emergency Licensed Mold Remediation Efforts, a Threat to Public Health and Safety

AUSTIN, Texas /ScoopCloud/ -- In response to the announcement issued by Governor Abbot on February 12, 2021, in regard to the severe winter weather that caused statewide damage, the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Association (TMARA), the leading professional organization dedicated to protecting consumers throughout Texas, issued the following statement:

Statement by Mike Marshall, President, TMARA:

"At TMARA, we continue to fight for the regulation of our mold industry to protect consumer health, safety and financial well-being. While we understand the need for Governor Abbot's call to action and the support of our fellow mold professionals, the mold regulations should not change to grant emergency licensed contractors the ability to perform mold remediation without an independent mold assessment, mold remediation protocols in place and standard reporting requirements as outlined in the Texas Mold Regulations.

Repairs are just getting started, and property owners need to be aware that they do not want just anyone addressing a potential mold issue. They must seek someone who is qualified, licensed and working inside the mold regulations set forth by the State of Texas. By using an emergency licensed mold remediation contractor, property owners may not be able to obtain a protocol that outlines the steps on properly removing mold from a property, nor will property owners be able to receive a signed Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) without the requirement of having their entire property inspected and cleared, not merely the mold-impacted areas. The CMDR provides property owners and potential future buyers with a level of assurance that a mold issue has been eliminated and the underlying cause has been remedied. As outlined on the Consumer Mold Information Sheet (CMIS), a TDLR publication, 'Receiving a certificate documenting that the underlying cause of the mold was remediated is an advantage for a homeowner. It prevents an insurer from making an underwriting decision on the residential property based on previous mold damage or previous claims for mold damage. If you sell your property, the law requires that you provide the buyer a copy of all certificates you have received for that property within the preceding five years.' https://www.tdi.texas.gov/orders/co-03-1223.html

Unfortunately, we have seen these types of scenarios before. Someone uses an unqualified professional, and a few months down the road, a state-licensed mold assessor or remediator comes back to find a 'remediated' property worse off than it was from the initial damage. In fact, many of us are still addressing these same types of issues from Hurricane Harvey.

For property owners or professionals who want advice on the right way to move forward, consumers must:
* Contact a qualified water mitigation company and/or start drying out their home or building.
* If mold is suspected, contact a state-licensed mold assessment company or consultant to perform an initial mold assessment, obtain a protocol for mold remediation, hire a state-licensed mold remediation contractor to perform the remediation, have a Post Remediation Mold Assessment done and receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation.
* To confirm the license status of a potential company or contractor, we recommend visiting https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/licensesearch/.

TMARA supports granting emergency licenses because given our state of emergency, mold professionals are in high demand. We do not support waving the other regulations that ensure consumer safety. We call on Governor Abbot to mandate that TDLR requires all emergency personnel to prove they meet our state qualifications and to require these emergency licensees to follow the same mold regulations that are required of the state licensees that support the millions of Texans that are affected by this disaster. Time and time again, we fight this battle, many state officials agree, and yet here we are once again risking the health and safety of the people of the great state of Texas."

More About TMARA:

Located in Austin, the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Association is the leading trade association in Texas with member companies making up the largest portion of the mold inspection and remediation marketplace in the state. TMARA was formed during the 86th Texas Legislation period when bills were proposed in both the Texas state Senate and House of Representatives to deregulate the mold industry. Our voices were heard, and those bills were not adopted, but our work is far from over. Members who gathered during that period saw not only a threat to industry standard but a need to fight irreversible change that would endanger public health and the livelihood of hundreds of licensed professionals. With a mission to continue to cultivate responsible mold inspections and remediations, TMARA offers an unparalleled commitment to a professional culture of credibility by maintaining regulation and high ethical practices. For more information, visit https://tmara.org.

In response to the announcement issued by Governor Abbot on February 12, 2021, in regard to the severe winter weather that caused statewide damage, the Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Association (TMARA), the leading professional organization dedicated to protecting consumers throughout Texas, issued the following statement:

Related link: https://tmara.org/

FormFree Makes Seventh Appearance on HousingWire’s Tech100 List of Most Innovative Companies in Mortgage Technology

ATHENS, Ga. /ScoopCloud/ -- FormFree™ today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's annual Tech100 list for the seventh time. The award recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.

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

"We're honored to be recognized by HousingWire year after year. Our ambition to transform the way lenders and borrowers understand each other has no limit," said FormFree Founder and CEO Brent Chandler. "This award fuels our resolve to continue making loans simpler and safer for everyone."

"After the uncertainty and unpredictability of last year, we expected a greater adoption of technology. However, these 100 real estate and mortgage companies took digital disruption to a whole new level and propelled a complete digital revolution, leaving a digital legacy that will impact borrowers, clients and companies for years to come," said HousingWire HW+ Managing Editor Brena Nath. "Knowing what these companies were able to navigate and overcome, we're excited to announce this year's list of the most innovative technology companies serving the mortgage and real estate industries."

To view the complete list of 2021 HousingWire Tech100 winners, visit https://www.housingwire.com/articles/introducing-the-2021-hw-tech100-mortgage-winners/.

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 HousingWire:

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

Twitter: @HousingWire #Tech100 @RealFormFree #mortgageindustry #fintech #financialinclusion

FormFree today announced its inclusion in HousingWire's annual Tech100 list for the seventh time. The award recognizes companies and solutions that are revolutionizing the mortgage process.

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

SimpleNexus Announces Inaugural Nexus Award Winners at 2021 SimpleNexus User Group, Opens Early Access Sign-up for Remote Online Notarization

LEHI, Utah /ScoopCloud/ -- SimpleNexus (https://simplenexus.com/), developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2021 Nexus Awards. During the event, SimpleNexus opened early access sign up for Remote Online Notarization (RON).

Presented at the 2021 SimpleNexus User Group (SNUG) conference, the Nexus awards honor SimpleNexus customers and partners who are transforming the homeownership journey for homebuyers across the United States through their use of the SimpleNexus platform.

The four winners of the 2021 Nexus awards are:

* Capstone Award: Residential Mortgage Services (RMS)

The Capstone Award is given to a mortgage lender who is dominating the market through their implementation of SimpleNexus. In 2020, RMS leveraged SimpleNexus' reporting API to make real-time data-informed business decisions. Leveraging SimpleNexus, RMS exceeded $8.5 billion in loan volume in 2020, a 70% increase over 2019.

* Referral Award: CMG Financial

The Referral Award is given to a mortgage lender driving high referral volume through the SimpleNexus platform. In 2020, CMG Financial shared the SimpleNexus mobile app 42,000 times.

* Partner Award: Progressive Insurance

The Partner Award is given to a vendor who has worked collaboratively with SimpleNexus to provide lenders with a world-class homeownership journey platform. In 2020, Progressive Insurance partnered with SimpleNexus to make it easy for borrowers to secure a home insurance policy as they complete other loan-related tasks in the SimpleNexus app.

* Trailblazer Award: Highlands Mortgage

The Trailblazer Award is given to an outstanding beta partner who is leading the way as an early adopter of SimpleNexus' most cutting-edge features. Highlands Mortgage performed hundreds of hybrid eClosings within their first month of going live with SimpleNexus and has volunteered to beta test SimpleNexus Remote Online Notarization (RON).

More information: https://www.simplenexus.com/nexus-awards-2021/

SimpleNexus also announced during SNUG that Remote Online Notarization (RON) is concluding the BETA phase in preparation for an official launch. Current customers and others interested in learning more about RON and the official release availability can join the list at https://www.simplenexus.com/RON.

"Our goal at every SNUG event is to provide customers with informative and engaging sessions that will help them derive greater value from the SimpleNexus platform and excel in the current market," said SimpleNexus VP of Marketing Richard Jackman. "By all measures, SNUG 2021 was a resounding success. Special congratulations go out to our inaugural Nexus Award winners, who lead the industry by example."

SimpleNexus serves a user base of more than 32,000 loan originators, 141,000 real estate agents and 3 million borrowers. To date, the platform has handled over 13 million loans totaling over $3 trillion in volume and touches approximately one in eight home loans originated in the United States.

Those who registered for SNUG 2021 can view conference sessions on demand through March 26, 2021.

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.

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

Twitter: @SimpleNexus #digitalmortgage #mortgageindustry #mortgagelending

SimpleNexus, developer of the leading homeownership platform for loan officers (LOs), borrowers, real estate agents and settlement agents, has announced the winners of the inaugural 2021 Nexus Awards. During the event, SimpleNexus opened early access sign up for Remote Online Notarization (RON).

Related link: https://simplenexus.com/