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Bankers Asset Management Uses Quandis' Valuation System to Efficiently Complete BPOs and Manage Agents

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Quandis, Inc., a leading provider of default management mortgage technology solutions, today announced that Bankers Asset Management (BAM), an established outsourcer of REO asset management valuation services, is successfully utilizing its valuation system to streamline the company's entire broker price opinion (BPO) process within BAM's valuations division.

Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival Announces Three-day Musical Lineup with Dot Dot Dot, Magic Box, and Michael McDermott Band

CHICAGO, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- Jeff Fest Arts and Music Festival is pleased to announce its three-day musical lineup and headliners including Dot Dot Dot, Magic Box and the Michael McDermott Band. Jefferson Memorial Park's lush green lawn and ball fields transform into a giant backyard for all to enjoy over the course of the three-day festival from July 26 - 28, 2013.

Banks Flock to Financial Education to Drive Sales

BOSTON, Mass., May 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Truebridge Financial Marketing, which provides banks and credit unions with a financial education marketing system, announces the addition of 28 new clients in just six months. More and more banks and credit unions are discovering that financial education, properly delivered, is a cost effective way to generate sales for all business lines, from deposits and loans to investments, insurance and trust.

SecuGen India is Now Open for Business

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- SecuGen Corporation is pleased to announce the establishment of SecuGen India. The market for fingerprint biometrics is growing rapidly in India and the surrounding region. The opening of SecuGen India's offices will enable SecuGen to better support the Indian market and its many customers, resellers and partners in that region.

Huskies for Adoption Hermosa Beach Saturday May 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PALMDALE, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Want to know what Snow Dogs do in the summer? They go to Hermosa Beach, of course. Husky Haven of LA today announced that huskies will be coming to the Fiesta Hermosa annual event in Hermosa Beach this Saturday May 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The huskies will be located in front of the Comedy Store. Husky Haven of LA is dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abandoned Siberian Huskies.

You want a Voice? You have a Choice!

PENSACOLA, Fla. /New York Netwire/ -- You want a Voice? You have a Choice! John Krause today has announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress, seeking the 2014 Republican Nomination for United States House of Representatives to represent Florida's First Congressional District.

EPIC Creates Healthcare Engagement Video Series

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consultancy, announced today their release of the first in a series of Healthcare Engagement Videos. EPIC is providing the videos with production support from GuideSpark, a digital employee communications provider, and health insurance carrier UnitedHealthcare.

EPIC adds Power Brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths and launches Denver office

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, announced today that brokers Kathleen Felderman and Jonathan Griffiths have joined the firm. Felderman, who has received national recognition as a Real Estate industry Power Broker in 2008, 2010, and 2011 joins EPIC as national real estate practice leader and managing principal.

Banks Will Become Prime Places to Learn About Long-Term Care Insurance, Predicts LTC Partners and Insurance Services

KIRKLAND, Wash., May 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Following a recent announcement, LTC Partners and Insurance Services, LLC, will be providing long-term care education to member banks of the California Bankers Association (CBA), one of America's largest state banking trade organizations.

FirstClose Hires Industry Veteran Chip Caldwell as VP, Southeast Region Manager

AUSTIN, Texas, May 17, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FirstClose, a recognized aggregator in mortgage settlement services, announced that it hired Chip Caldwell to manage the company's Southeast territory. The addition of Mr. Caldwell helps satisfy a growing demand for FirstClose's end-to-end settlement services offering and supporting technology solutions for use by mortgage lenders.

Free Data Recovery Software by Remo Software – Popular Remo Recover is now a Free Data Recovery Tool

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Remo Software announced today that it has released a free data recovery tool which is available for Windows 8 users. Now, there is no need to spend dollars to recover files, photos and other important data; as users can get back their data without even spending a penny. Remo Recover Windows Free Edition is a powerful recovery utility built on the award-winning Remo Recover Engine.

LendingQB Incorporates Mortgage Insurance Underwriting Guidelines into its Automated Underwriting Engine

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 16, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LendingQB, an end-to-end provider of loan origination software, announced that it has implemented the mortgage insurance (MI) companies' full set of underwriting guidelines into its automated underwriting system (AUS). As a result, MI eligibility and pricing is automatically calculated and paired with the investor's underwriting decision for a complete and accurate decision that is rendered instantly at the point-of-sale (POS).

Roemtech, LLC Announces its Newly Developed PMA-350H Mixer/Amplifier with Auto-HummBuster Technology

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Roemtech, LLC today announced release of its new PlenumAmp PMA-350H. Specifically designed for above ceiling applications, this plenum rated mixer/amplifier is equipped with Roemtech's new Auto-HummBuster technology. In addition, it features three inputs, external volume control, P/A override, and green sleep mode. The PMA-350H is designed for conference room and classroom audio systems.

State Farm Grant provides Economics and Financial Literacy Training to Teachers and Students in California

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- CCEE (California Council on Economic Education) recently received an $8,000 State Farm Grant to provide financial education training to teachers through the Virtual Economics 4.0 program. The teachers trainings are intended to help educators increase student understanding of economic, personal finance, and entrepreneurship concepts.

Dispatch Digital Announces Pair of Educational Digital Strategy Seminars for Columbus Area Small and Medium Businesses

COLUMBUS, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- Dispatch Digital, the digital media and marketing services division of The Dispatch Printing Co., today announced a pair of fast-paced, digital media seminars - 'Making Money with Digital Media' - designed to help local Ohio merchants make the best use of digital media opportunities to grow their business.

WTCI Expands Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 15, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Wholesale Trading Co-Op Insurance Services, LLC (WTCI) has enhanced its Catastrophe Risk Modeling and Consulting Services. WTCI has added Risk Management Solutions catastrophe modeling software to the foundation of its risk modeling services and solutions. In addition, risk modeling professional Bruce Norris, a WTCI director, recently enhanced his personal consulting capabilities by earning the Certified Catastrophe Modeler (CCM) designation from the AIR Institute.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Announces Formation of Risk Management Department

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /New York Netwire/ -- Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company, the state's fastest growing medical liability insurance company, announced that they are adding a Risk Management Department to support and develop preventative medical practices for their policyholder/owners. AMIC has hired Rebecca Tutton R.N.,J.D, the Director of Hospital Risk Management for the UAMS Medical Center.

Workforce Investment Board's On-the-Job Training allows MedRevenu, Inc. to double in size in 2012

UPLAND, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Back in 2012, MedRevenu, Inc. founder John Alvarez faced increasing demand for his company's services. This challenged MedRevenu's capacity; Alvarez had to turn business away. When the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board contacted Alvarez about its no-cost On-The-Job training program, he recognized that the program would be a valuable resource for expansion.

Hobsons and Regent Education Partner to Streamline Financial Aid Process for Growing Non-Term Populations

FREDERICK, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- Hobsons today announced a strategic partnership with Regent Education, the leading provider of SaaS financial aid management and enrollment optimization solutions for higher education. The partnership will combine the best of breed enrollment services offered by Hobsons with Regent's industry leading Student Needs Application Platform (SNAP) solution.

Heart IT Releases WebPAX Universal Viewer

DURHAM, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero-footprint medical imaging workstation, announced today the release of it's WebPAX Universal Viewer as an addition to its product portfolio. The new WebPAX Universal Viewer allows hospitals and clinics to add web-based, fully diagnostic image viewing to their existing infrastructure for both Radiology as well as complex moving Cardiology images.

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