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ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has been named the 2025 ICE Innovation Technology Partner of the Year by Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure.

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ProNotary, a leader in remote online notarization (RON) technology, is pleased to announce its participation in the ABA Tech Show 2025, taking place April 2-5, 2025, in Chicago. The event, a premier legal technology conference, will bring together industry leaders, law firms, and tech innovators to explore the latest advancements in legal tech.

CHICAGO, Ill. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Casino Party Planners, the premier provider of luxury casino night experiences in Illinois and Indiana, is proud to celebrate its 15th anniversary of delivering unmatched entertainment, professional service, and authentic Vegas-style casino events. Since its founding, the company has become the #1 choice for corporate events, fundraisers, and private celebrations, bringing high-end casino experiences to thousands of satisfied clients.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics, a leading provider of innovative health and aesthetic services, is proud to be recognized as a community favorite in Sioux City. Dedicated to enhancing wellness through a holistic approach, Prosper Direct Health and Aesthetics offers a range of personalized services designed to promote health, beauty, and overall well-being.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- TAG CXO is excited to announce Ken Starr as the newest addition to our comprehensive fractional advisory team. Starr is a global revenue acceleration leader who consistently exceeds multi-million-dollar quotas and customer retention metrics. Having held titles such as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Chief Sales Officer (CSO) and Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Ken is dedicated to building business.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Multi-award-winning filmmaker David Wittkower is in the final lap of completing "TEAM 28," a high-octane documentary that takes audiences deep into the world of short track racing. The film follows the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a dedicated grassroots team. "We are starting the editing process now," Wittkower said, "but we're looking to raise funds to finish the film."

MESA, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Edupoint® Educational Systems, creator of the industry-leading Synergy Education Platform, today announced its partnership with ParentSquare, an award-winning unified school-home engagement platform for K-12 education. This partnership will facilitate smoother onboarding and integration for Synergy customers interested in using the ParentSquare platform to communicate with families for student success.

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has honored Mosi Gatling of New American Funding (NAF) with the 2024 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award, and Skyler Lemons of Exit Strategy Realty with hits inaugural Emerging Leader Award.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a market leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to the 2025 HousingWire Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. The Tech100 Mortgage award recognizes the most innovative and impactful technology companies in the mortgage industry, highlighting solutions that drive efficiency, improve operations, and redefine what's possible in housing.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Want to know how to find Pokémon in Pokémon GO without moving from the comfort of your home? You can spoof to the location of your choice and catch rare Pokémon without wasting time looking for them with PoGoskill V2.1.0.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dr. Howard Zucker, who as a top official of the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and New York State Health Commissioner, rigorously applied data to ensure that billions of people received the best possible care, announced the launch of "Docology," a video podcast intended to deliver the most reliable, proven medical information directly to the public, and sound early warnings about impending public health problems. Zucker is teaming with former CNN/US president Jon Klein's HANG Media to introduce a new twist to the popular podcast format: audience participation.

IRVINE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, has joined the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA) as an affiliate member. Through its membership, Cloudvirga aims to support credit unions in delivering exceptional member lending experiences while improving efficiency through automation and intelligent workflow solutions.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), a leading network of mortgage lenders dedicated to innovation and collaboration, has released its latest Pulse of the Network report, offering key insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the mortgage industry in 2025. The survey, conducted with decision-makers-including CEOs, COOs, and department heads from banks, credit unions, and independent mortgage banks (IMBs)-highlights how lenders are preparing for a shifting market landscape.

DES MOINES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Conterra Ag Capital has announced the January 2025 appointment of Jake Espenmiller as President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding company founder Paul Erickson. Following a carefully planned and seamless 2-year succession strategy, this leadership transition marks a significant milestone for Conterra, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses across the United States.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Jim Parrott, a nonresident fellow at the Urban Institute and co-founder of Parrott Ryan Advisors. Parrott will join hosts Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman to discuss key housing policy developments shaping today's mortgage landscape.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SalesMind.ai, a cutting-edge AI-powered sales automation platform, has announced a research collaboration with Dave Zes, Statistics & Data Science Lecturer at UCLA and two teams of statistics students from UCLA to tackle one of the biggest challenges in AI-driven lead generation: data accuracy and quality.

NEW YOK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Digital forensics expert and thought-leader Robert B. Fried has announced the release of the third edition of his highly successful series of books, "Forensic Data Collections 2.0: A Selection of Trusted Digital Forensics Content" (ISBN: 979-8218603922). With this new edition, Fried reaffirms his standing as a reliable authority in digital forensics, investigations, and eDiscovery, offering indispensable guidance for professionals tasked with safeguarding and analyzing electronic evidence amid rapidly developing technologies.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Renowned business strategist, corporate advisor, and economic empowerment advocate Dr. Velma Trayham, CEO, Black Chamber of Arizona, will take the stage at the A.G. Gaston Conference, joining an elite lineup of business leaders, innovators, and policymakers dedicated to fostering economic growth and sustainable success for minority entrepreneurs.

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, announced an enhancement to its integration with Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPASM) asset and income modeler (AIM). This enhancement enables LPA to assess income and employment for eligibility of representation and warranty relief for lenders using AccountChek® for automated verification of income and employment (VOIE) across a broad range of supported payroll providers.

DES MOINES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced that its CEO, Laird Nossuli, will present at the 2025 CU: REALM Live! April 14-15 in San Diego, California. Nossuli will lead the day one session on "Utilizing Market-level Mortgage Data to Increase Referrals and Grow Originations," offering credit union leaders actionable strategies for leveraging localized mortgage data to expand their member base and grow lending volume.