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GARDEN GROVE, Calif., July 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform delivering data-driven solutions to the lending community, today announced the expansion of its verification platform through the integration of additional Equifax solutions that leverage The Work Number®, the industry-leading commercial source of consolidated income and employment information.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), a leader in data intelligence and market insight tools for the mortgage and real estate industries, announced today that Dan Jones, a seasoned data and artificial intelligence (AI) strategist, has joined the company as chief data officer.

NEW YORK, N.Y., July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- iMyFone VoxBox, a leading text to speech voice generator in voice AI technology, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated video dubbing feature. This new addition empowers users to effortlessly add high-quality voiceovers to their videos, revolutionizing the way content is created and consumed.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of fingerprint biometric technology, announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian reseller partner TechMag and technological solutions developer Futura to help the Civil Police of Mato Grosso to authenticate and secure documentation produced during police inquiry processes.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q2 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The Q2 report saw the national homebuyer assistance programs increase by 42 to 2,415 - the highest count on record. Much of this quarter's increase in program count was due to local agencies pulling more heavily from federal funding to support homebuyer assistance.

PLANO, Texas, July 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today announced the delivery of generative AI capabilities centered on helping lenders maximize profitability on every loan transaction. Through direct engagement with its thousands of clients, the company has begun delivering generative AI capabilities built for secondary-market-specific use cases and purposefully designed to solve the real-world challenges that mortgage lenders face.

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Exodus United Global, a full-service motion picture and television distribution company specializing in the financing, distribution, and marketing of independent films and TV shows across various platforms, is thrilled to announce a multi-year agreement with Motionmind Ventures. This strategic partnership will bring major feature-length films and TV shows produced in India to audiences in the United States.

ATLANTA, Ga. and NEW YORK, N.Y., July 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Luvme Hair, a leading brand in the human hair wigs industry, successfully hosted its first pop-up shop in Atlanta, Georgia from July 12th to 14th, building on the success of previous events in New York City and Houston. The event celebrated beauty, innovation, and community.

CELEBRATION and WINTER GARDEN, Fla., July 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.

IRVINE, Calif., July 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Informative Research, a leading technology platform that delivers data-driven solutions to the lending community, announced today that Shannon Santos, Executive Vice President of Data Solutions, has been selected for the Mortgage Stars Award by Mortgage Women Magazine. This award recognizes exceptional women leaders making significant contributions to the mortgage industry.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, July 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark announcement during the 2024 Concordia Amazonas Summit last week, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali revealed plans to double Guyana's protected areas, currently covering around 8.4% of the country's landmass, within 18 months. The announcement was made during the opening dinner of the Summit at the president's home, featuring President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali along with H.E. Iván Duque, Former President of the Republic of Colombia and Chair of the Concordia Amazonas Initiative, Matthew Swift, Co-Founder, President & CEO of Concordia, and Vickram Bharrat, Minister of Natural Resources, Guyana.

ST. HELENA, Calif., July 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- This fall, William Cole Vineyards a multigenerational, family-owned winery producing handcrafted wines in St. Helena, will commemorate the 25th anniversary of one of their signature wines, the Cuvée Claire Cabernet Sauvignon. Created by owner and winemaker William Ballentine Jr. in honor of his daughter, Claire, there is either a family connection or a special commemoration behind every label at William Cole Vineyards.

SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Sacramento SPCA was awarded a $15,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in the Sacramento region.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Simple Electric is proud to have partnered with Sojourner House to improve safety outside of the facility. The focus was to enhance security with the installation of new outdoor fixtures and lighting solutions. This initiative is part of Simple Electric's commitment to our communities.

BUFFALO, N.Y., July 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the latest release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process during the second quarter (Q2) of 2024.

WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) had a nice surprise finding new ultra-slim LCDs for wayfinding (59mm mounted - well under ADA limit of 101), see post below and yes we have pricing. Robots show up with Miso and Flippy. We have added 15 electronic locker configurations. Trade shows are still in swing. Free passes and invites apply to restaurant operators.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., July 16, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Drug-Free World has achieved a significant milestone. "We are thrilled to announce that the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has been granted Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council," posted the Foundation's executive director Jessica Hochman on X (formerly Twitter) on July 4.

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc., a leading, independent investment bank, has advised Pump N' Pantry, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "Pump N' Pantry" or the "Company") on the sale of its convenience retail assets to United Refining Company. Headquartered in Montrose, Pennsylvania, Pump N' Pantry is a leading, regional convenience retailer, operating 14 convenience stores throughout central Pennsylvania.

WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C., Canada, July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- A heartwarming new children's book by Sandy Forseille, "I Believe in You" (ISBN: 978-1779414465), is set to inspire readers of all ages with its touching tale of imagination, friendship, and the enduring power of believing in oneself. Based on the author's own self-love journey, this enchanting story is perfect for anyone looking to reconnect with their inner child and learn to believe in themselves.

ATLANTA, Ga., July 15, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alliance Group is proud to announce that Carlos Vazquez, its esteemed Marketing Coordinator, has been elected to the University of Georgia's Latino Alumni Council. Carlos will serve a two-year term, spanning July 2024 to July 2026. The University of Georgia Alumni Association extended their heartfelt congratulations to Carlos.