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MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArteQuesta announces its new software for art collectors, the Art Portfolio Management System. 'From a collector's standpoint, our software offers simplicity for managing a collection without cutting corners or lowering standards,' comments Rayah Levy, ArteQuesta's Founder and Director.

OSCEOLA, Iowa, Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With a visit to Altec, Inc. in Osceola, Iowa last month, Governor Terry Branstad doubled up the perception of positive manufacturing growth throughout Southern Iowa. Quickly following up an agribusiness / manufacturing visit to the community from Secretary of Agriculture, Bill Northey, the feeling in Osceola and surrounding communities is recent manufacturing growth is making a significant impact.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Real estate technology company Pavaso today announced the completion of its pioneering end-to-end digital process for the industry with the addition of its sales contract negotiation tool for real estate agents. The tool allows the deal to start digitally and flow through their established process with lenders and settlement agents, creating a unified modern experience for consumers.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 12, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Beginning October 1, 2015 all HIPAA Covered Entities must utilize ICD-10 Codes. Therapy Partner, the fastest growing practice management system for therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists has just launched automated technology that easily converts all patient diagnostic codes from the former DSM-4/ICD-9, to the new required ICD-10.

ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 9, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bode announced John Rhode has joined the company as an account executive in the wholesale and correspondent lending division. Rhode brings 24 years of wholesale lending experience to Mid America and will be focused on the metro-Chicago area and surrounding markets.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 8, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alec Monopoly is at Guy Hepner and he's bringing the streets with him. Who is Alec Monopoly? While his true identity remains a mystery, chances you've been to Los Angeles, New York, Miami or London, you've probably driven past the Monopoly artist's graffiti murals featuring widely-known, wealthy pop-culture figures from childhood, like the Monopoly Man, Richie Rich or Uncle Scrooge, or his interpretations of celebrity icons.

RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif., Oct. 7, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In today's fast-paced world of constant communication, deadlines and the ever-present to-do list, individuals may find it easy to lose sight of their personal aspirations and dreams. A new interactive art exhibit with installations cropping up around the world - including one now being planned by Green Hills Memorial Park in Rancho Palos Verdes the weekend of October 16 - is providing a much-needed opportunity to pause for reflection.

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Central Texas Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth(R), the global organization focused on driving middle-market growth, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Texas Military Officers Association, in an effort to actively expose the two organizations to each other's membership, foster integration, and promote joint programs.

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 6, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tom Del Beccaro, former Chairman of the California Republican Party and U.S. Senate candidate, today announced Economist Larry Kudlow's endorsement of him for U.S. Senate.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 5, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TV Star and lead expert of the hit cable television show 'Hoarders,' Cory Chalmers, will be making a special guest appearance at his newest Steri-Clean franchise. This franchise owned by Doug Baruchin is inviting the public to its grand opening / open house on Saturday Oct. 17, 2015, beginning at noon at their franchise headquarters.

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Pavaso, a provider of electronic collaborative technology for the real estate lifecycle, announced the availability of IDMAXX(SM), an identity validation/character reference tool that further enhances their end-to-end digital real estate process. The tool is currently in beta and being offered to users free of charge until the end of 2015.

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DocMagic, Inc., the premier provider of fully-compliant loan document preparation, compliance, eSign and eDelivery solutions, announced that PHH Mortgage (PHH), one of the largest providers of residential mortgages in the United States, has signed a multi-year license agreement to use its expansive set of products to help ensure compliance with the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) rule.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MCT Trading, Inc. (MCT), a recognized industry leader in mortgage risk management providing pipeline hedging, best-execution loan sales and centralized lock desk services, announced that it hired Paul Yarbrough to manage new client on-boarding, its secondary marketing technology, and solution training.

LANSDALE, Pa., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, a leading provider of web-based compliant valuation management software, announced that it has hired Mac Chiles as executive vice president of sales. In this role, he will be responsible for managing the company's sales and business development functions for its eTrac(R) Enterprise valuation management platform and ancillary solutions.

CORTE MADERA, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Don Harte, renowned Marin straight chiropractor, warns, 'Fall has begun. With that, the annual media blitz to convince us all to line up, like sheep, for the flu shot.'

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group International (CRGI), Urban Systems and Rhythm Engineering today announced they have joined forces to launch a strategic Smart City Alliance - a multi-company collaboration with the goal of designing and delivering a cloud-based, multifunction transportation solution that provides data and decision insights to metropolitan transportation managers, professionals and users.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The annual Event Planner Expo, brought to you by EMRG Media, announced that Alexandra Wilkis Wilson, co-founder Gilt.com, and CEO GLAMSQUAD, will be its keynote speaker this year. This premier event planner event will take place in New York City at the Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 West 18th Street, on October 7, 2015 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dr. Irene Bih Wakam, a family physician practicing in Ventura, California, has been awarded the 2015 Global Health Excellence Award from Student International Development Engagement, a program in which students travel abroad to enrich their global experience and contribute to development issues.

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Based on the hilarious book 'You Can't Make This Shit Up : Corporate America' by writer Sal Savello, the television series and comedy tour takes a satirical look at the antics and angst of climbing the ever elusive corporate ladder. Dallas, Texas-based creators are excited to announce the kick off the 'Corporate America Comedy Tour' promoting the TV Series starring actor David O'Hara known for 'The Departed,' 'Braveheart' and TV Series 'The Tudors.'

RICHMOND, Texas, Sept. 28, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Owner, an industry leading resource for budding and seasoned independent restaurateurs, recently published an industry survey on the hiring and staffing issues plaguing the foodservice industry today. More than 650 independent restaurant owners responded with the unique situations they are facing in hiring and retaining their staff.