Janice Sand

AMES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Midland Co., an emerging leader in land-based shrimp production technology, today announced two major milestones: the launch of its shrimp products in all Fareway Meat Markets and select Fareway grocery stores, and the expansion of its network of independent farms across Iowa and the Midwest.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In his debut novel "Verisi Millitude: The Adventure Saga" (ISBN: 978-1834182056; released by Tellwell Publishing; October, 2025), author and artist Oren Schott invites readers into a world of swords, sorcery, and peril. What begins as a simple quest for riches quickly becomes an unforgettable journey of camaraderie, personal transformation, and survival against impossible odds.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- During National Family Caregiving Month, Simpson is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by sharing resources and guidance through its Confident Caregiving for Family and Friends webinar. Simpson, a nonprofit senior living organization serving older adults for more than 150 years, offers families guidance, resources, and reassurance that they are not alone.

DENVER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering the second quarter (Q2) of 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the leader in mortgage technology, has been recognized with the 2025 AI Pioneer Award by PROGRESS in Lending Association for leveraging artificial intelligence like ChatMMI cross its platform to deliver to deliver real, measurable outcomes for lenders-from opportunity discovery and timely outreach to borrower retention and lifetime loyalty.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- icture this: endless golden grass, a scorching dry season and a journey from Tanzania to Kenya in search of life-giving water. In a new children's book written by Liisa Andreassen and illustrated by Frederic Gingillino, "Gnu Gnu and Punda's Great Adventure" (ISBN: 979-8218776183), give young readers the opportunity to join two unlikely companions - the sturdy wildebeest Gnu Gnu and the fast, sharp-eyed zebra Punda. They quickly discover that working together makes them stronger than they ever imagined.

VICTORIA, B.C. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Tellwell Publishing is proud to announce that it has received a BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the Professional Services category for the second year in a row. This marks the company's fourth consecutive nomination and second win, recognizing Tellwell's ongoing commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, and integrity in the publishing industry.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Beginning November 18, the National Agricultural Aviation Association's annual Ag Aviation Expo will kick off at the Reno Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Returning to their 12th NAAA expo, ViewTech Borescopes will have their VJ-4 articulating video borescopes on hand to trial.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. and PLYMOUTH, Minn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Rice Park Capital Management LP ("Rice Park"), a Minneapolis-based private investment firm specializing in mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), announced today that it has acquired Rosegate Mortgage, LLC ("Rosegate Mortgage"), NMLS #2020757, a retail and consumer-direct mortgage lender headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union (Velocity) has announced the launch of a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program designed to give members greater financial flexibility and control over their everyday spending. A financial institution with over $1 billion in assets and serving over 80,000 members, Velocity is introducing this program to further its commitment to offering comprehensive financial services to its members for every stage of their life.

WATERTOWN, Mass. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Avatar Design & Construction, a leading commercial design-build firm, today announced the official trademarking of its company name (Avatar®) as a design-build brand and the launch of its new trademarked "Grand" line of multi-family apartment buildings. This strategic move solidifies the company's identity and introduces a new standard of living to the New England market, beginning with three major projects in Manchester, New Hampshire.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief nonprofit, is bringing an unforgettable experience to downtown Nashville this fall. The Music City Drop invites brave participants to rappel 20 stories down the Omni Hotel while raising awareness and critical funds to fight hunger and food waste.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its October 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing that rate-lock activity remained strong despite seasonal cooling and continued to outpace last year's levels. Total lock volume fell 4.2% month over month (MoM) from September's peak but was still up 18% year over year (YoY) as borrowers responded to improving affordability and narrower rate spreads.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire - National News/ -- HousingWire has recognized Dan Jones, Chief Technology Officer at Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), as one of its 2025 Tech Trendsetters - an annual honor celebrating 75 technology leaders who are shaping the future of housing through innovation.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Coherent Publishing is pleased to announce that esteemed researchers and authors Patrick Wood and Courtenay Turner have joined forces to unveil their provocative new book, "The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America" (ISBN: 979-8993564609), now available through Technocracy News as well as Amazon and Books.by.

SEATTLE, Wash. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that its AI Originator Assistant now performs collateral analysis alongside credit, income and asset reviews. The enhancement enables lenders to underwrite appraisals and appraisal-related documents with the same precision and consistency the platform already delivers for other loan file components.

MARKDALE, Ontario /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Tellwell Publishing is proud to announce the release of "Search for the Crystal Shard" (ISBN: 978-0228820246), the first installment in The Biagsi Prophecy series by DLF Waugh - an immersive fantasy that weaves together destiny, elemental magic, and the deep bond between two souls tasked with restoring balance to their world.

ADDISON, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced a significant expansion of its warehouse line capacity dedicated to its growing One-Time Close (OTC) construction-to-permanent wholesale lending business. The expansion, supported by Merchants Bank and other warehouse partners, triples Click n' Close's OTC capacity and follows a record fiscal year performance, reinforcing the confidence of its capital partners in the company's financial strength and specialized business model.

LEBANON, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The GEM MINER'S Holiday Show, produced by MAGMA, the Mid-Atlantic's premium Gem, Jewelry, Bead, Mineral and Arts and Crafts Show, will be conducting its 17th annual event at the Lebanon PA County Fairgrounds and Expo Center November 14-16, 2025. The Holiday Show is a major production in the gem show circuit and an international event with vendors from around the world.

RICHMOND, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In a powerful challenge to conventional medical thinking, triple board-certified medical doctor Dr. Aaron Hartman has released "UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds" (ISBN: 978-1968339142 [paperback]; 978-1968339135 [ebook]; 978-1968339159 [hardcover] published by Legacy Launch Pad Publishing). In it, he shares the extraordinary story of how his daughter Anna overcame a devastating cerebral palsy diagnosis through functional medicine and nutrition.