Janice Sand

RICHMOND, Va. and BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. ("Matrix"), a leading, independent investment bank, is pleased to announce the sale of Shape LLC ("Shape" or the "Company") to an undisclosed buyer. Prior to the sale, Shape was owned by funds managed by Gen Cap America, Inc. ("Gen Cap"), a private investment firm headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich., Jan. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology products, announced their new distributor partnership with Nano Surgical to become the exclusive master distributor of Lumohs Lighted Scalpel Handles in the pathology and laboratory markets.

WARRENTON, Va., Jan. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The average wedding costs about $35,000. And that's just average. That's why more and more couples are turning to smaller, more intimate gatherings like the "Sweet and Simple Weddings" of Ciao Bella Celebrations. Their stress-free, fun and elegant weddings consistently receive five-star reviews on sites such as Trip Advisor, Google and Wedding Wire. Why? Because the owners, Mona and Dan McLinden, are passionate about what they've created.

ADDISON, Texas, Jan. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender serving consumers and mortgage originators through its wholesale and correspondent channels, today announced Sean Drake has joined the organization's third-party originator (TPO) sales team as an account executive.

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed author and Orlando area resident Bob Herpe is thrilled to announce the release of his second book, "The Other Side of Crisis" (ISBN: 979-8350927269; Feb. 2024) Following the success of his debut novel, "Gravnick," which captivated readers after its 2019 release, Herpe's newest work promises to be an even more compelling and thought-provoking journey.

BOULDER, Colo., Jan. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, commissioned an independent study of 150 high-performing loan originators (LOs) in 2023 to gain recruiting and retention insights. "High-performing" LOs were defined as being in the top 20% of closed loan dollars or volume.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their annual "Cursive is Cool"® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The contest dates are January 23 through April 15, 2024. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place based on legibility and neatness.

MANCHESTER, N.H., Jan. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Avatar Construction of Watertown, MA announced today that construction is ready to commence for Grand Maison, a six-story, 223-unit apartment complex and retail space located at 533 Elm Street. This project, set to open in 2026, will transform the current aging commercial space into a modern living destination for both families and individuals.

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Emerging author Douglas A. King has recently released his latest work, "An Innocent World," (IBSN: 978-0228828884; Released July, 2023) a captivating exploration of an alternative reality where the consequences of Adam and Eve's actions are reconsidered. In this book, King envisions a world vastly different from our own, inhabited by immortal beings reminiscent of classic space aliens, promoting a society free from harm and conflict.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative new leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the availability of a new, automated workflow in the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that makes it easier for lenders to identify and qualify loan applicants who could benefit from evaluation of their positive rent payment history.

WASHINGTON, D.C., and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Teal, a managed IT service provider for small- to medium-sized organizations that value genuine partnership, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Jill Paulus as Director of Finance, Accounting, and Procurement on January 2. Bringing over a decade of diverse experience in the managed IT services sector, Jill exemplifies a unique blend of technical acumen and strategic business insights.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Jan. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) is pleased to announce the 29th Annual S. E. Manly African American Short Film Showcase (SEMAASFS) closing event, the weekend of January 19-21st, it will include 50 short films. BHERC is also hosting students to see the must-see film Origin, by talented and prolific filmmaker, Ava DuVernay, the first weekend of its release nationally. "We must go out and support our filmmakers and help make their films a success at the box office," noted BHERC President Sandra Evers-Manly.

PORTO, Portugal, Jan. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Concordia has named Porto, Portugal as the host city for its 2024 Europe Summit, taking place May 28-29, 2024. Building on the 2023 Concordia Europe Summit, which took place last June in Madrid, Spain (view the report), Concordia's fourth Europe Summit will bring together 100 decision makers for a set of high-level, interactive, and largely closed-door conversations on key challenges, opportunities, and priorities dominating the European agenda.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Entrepreneur Greg Lindberg is set to merge about 38 percent of his investments with Quadro Acquisition One Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("Quadro SPAC"). The group of Lindberg's investments, consisting of seven operating companies and their subsidiaries, is currently part of the portfolio of companies known as the "Global Growth Companies."

SEATTLE, Wash. and DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- 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 Seattle's inaugural Black Homeownership Symposium on January 26. Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB), one of the oldest minority trade associations in the nation and its foremost network of Black real estate professionals, will unveil the findings of the first-ever Washington state edition of the State of Housing in Black America (SHIBA) report.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Quadro Acquisition One Corp., a NASDAQ-listed Special Purpose Acquisition Company ("Quadro SPAC") has agreed to acquire a group of seven companies in the sports collectibles, software, cloud-based IT and healthcare services segments with an estimated pro-forma enterprise value of $3 billion (referred to as the "Global Growth Companies"). These companies are affiliated with Global Growth, a private equity firm founded by Greg Lindberg. The name and the symbol under which Quadro SPAC will trade upon the completion of its business combination with Global Growth Companies will be determined at a later date.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), a leading mortgage hedge advisory and secondary marketing software firm, revealed today a 13.71% decline in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. To gain comprehensive insights into the market dynamics, industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nibav Lifts USA, a leading home elevator company, is thrilled to announce its expansion into the vibrant city of San Francisco, California. This strategic move signifies a momentous leap for the company as it extends its presence into one of the most dynamic and architecturally significant cities in the United States.

CENTREVILLE, Va., Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Avenu Insights & Analytics ("Avenu"), the global leader in revenue recovery and administrative solutions for state and local governments, is proud to announce the acquisition of Finvi's State and Local Government ("Finvi SLG") Division. This strategic move marks a significant expansion of Avenu's offerings and capabilities in serving state and local governments.

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USA Field Hockey, the national governing body for the sport of field hockey in the United States, is excited to announce a landmark partnership with Skyhawks powered by Stack Sports. This strategic collaboration aims to introduce field hockey to young athletes across the country and foster the growth of the sport at the grassroots level.