Tabitha Berg

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Enterprise Account Executive/Sales Engineer Maggie Zielinski Swanson has been named to HousingWire's prestigious Rising Stars list for 2025. Swanson, 29, joined Floify in 2021 as a skilled sales professional and has quickly become an indispensable force in the company's collaborative culture and growth.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced that Senior Software Engineering Manager Shawn Chandwani, 34, has been named among HousingWire's Rising Stars. The annual list celebrates young professionals who shoulder significant leadership responsibilities and contribute to the broader industry and business landscape, establishing themselves as influential figures and leaders for tomorrow.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Click n' Close (CNC), a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced that Project Manager Janet Pitney has been honored with a place among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars. The award honors young real estate and mortgage professionals making impressive career moves while driving growth for their companies and the industry. Pitney is recognized for her outstanding leadership and innovation in technology and operations.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the mortgage industry, today announced its Principal Application Architect Josh Reed has been honored among the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars, which recognizes mortgage and real estate professionals under 40 who have made impactful career decisions driving growth in the industry and at their companies. Reed has been honored as a Rising Star for his outstanding contributions to innovation, efficiency, and compliance in the mortgage industry.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research Data Solutions, a division of Informative Research and leading provider of data-powered borrower intelligence and analytics tools for the financial services industry, today announced its Data Solutions Team Lead Jooyoung Jung has been recognized as a 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Honoree. The award highlights real estate and mortgage professionals under the age of 40 making impressive career moves while empowering growth and change among their peers.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced that IT Development Manager Praneeth Reddy Saripalli has been honored as a recipient of the 2025 HousingWire Rising Stars Award. The award recognizes real estate and mortgage leaders 40 years old and under who drive growth and achieve remarkable career milestones. Saripalli's leadership, technical vision and ability to align people, processes and technology have been instrumental in Informative Research's continued growth and market leadership.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Today, the Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council (LSOHC) issued its annual Call for Funding Request from the Outdoor Heritage Fund. Approximately $150 million will be available for both metro and statewide grants to aid Minnesota habitat restoration, protection and enhancement.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The American Gem Society (AGS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor(tm) (JEA) designation and the relaunch of the updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. These programs, available to AGS members, are designed to empower jewelry professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers while upholding the highest standards of excellence and professionalism.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Coupert, a global smart savings assistant, has officially released a new browser extension - Coupert Pure. Designed for users who care about privacy and efficiency, Coupert Pure eliminates affiliate-based monetization, maintains neutrality in coupon recommendations, and integrates AI technology to deliver a next-generation intelligent shopping experience.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Sean Dugan, incoming CEO of Dark Matter Technologies. Dugan will join co-hosts Rich Swerbinsky, mortgage business consultant and executive coach, and Rob Chrisman, editor-in-chief of the widely followed Chrisman Commentary newsletter, to discuss his leadership vision, Dark Matter's newly announced servicing platform and strategies lenders can employ to stay competitive in a shifting mortgage landscape.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the newsletter Neurotech Business Report, announced the availability of a new market research report that forecasts the growth of the worldwide market for implanted pain neuromodulation systems. According to the newly published report, "The Market for Implanted Pain Neuromodulation Systems: 2025-2030," the worldwide market will be $3.37 billion in 2025, growing to $6.49 billion by 2030, which represents a 12% compound annual growth rate.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Advantage Dealer Group is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for its newest dealership, Advantage Honda of Fox Lake. The event will take place on Thursday, April 17, at 11 a.m. at 91 US Route 12, Fox Lake, IL 60020. This milestone underscores Advantage Dealer Group's ongoing commitment to excellence in automotive sales and service, as well as its dedication to supporting the local community.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- "The Paper Bear," a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, has been officially selected for the 2025 Florida Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. The world premiere of the film will take place during the festival, which runs from April 11 to 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the film's journey to raise awareness about Northwest Florida's biodiversity.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Moka & Co., a New York-based specialty Yemeni café, is proud to announce the opening of its sixth location in Staten Island, on Sunday, March 30th. This milestone highlights the brand's rapid expansion, with five locations opened across the boroughs in just one year and two more on the horizon, including a flagship café in Harold Square.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- FocuSee, an AI-powered screen recorder with auto-editing, has taken center stage after Elon Musk shared a video recorded with it on X (formerly Twitter). The viral post has amassed millions of views and sparked widespread discussions, positioning FocuSee as an essential tool for creators looking to effortlessly create demo or tutorial videos that stand out.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) has once again demonstrated the power of its network by swiftly assisting lenders to resolve a critical VA lending issue that had stalled loan processing nationwide. Through rapid collaboration, direct engagement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and the persistence of key TMC members, impacted lenders regained their VA underwriting and insurance authority in just one week-ensuring veterans could move forward with their home purchases.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The North Carolina Business Coalition on Health (NCBCH) proudly announced the winners of its 4th Annual Culture of Wellbeing Awards during the NCBCH Spring Forum held last week in Greensboro, North Carolina. This year's award recipients exemplify excellence in workplace wellness and employee wellbeing.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today announced a strategic alliance with Cotality™ (formerly CoreLogic®) that expands access to its mortgage origination and pricing data. Through this collaboration, Cotality will offer Optimal Blue's data to a broader audience, including hedge funds, capital markets participants, and investment firms seeking insights into the mortgage markets.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The "Return to Office" movement means more employees are reporting to work. This means businesses and workplaces are addressing common restroom concerns, such as restroom privacy, which is an issue that 70% of restroom users view as important. And since 83% of employees view workplace restrooms as an indicator of how a company values its employees, companies nationwide are using StallPlus+ Restroom Privacy Gap Guards from Restroom Specialties.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it announced that to the best of its knowledge, it is now the only service in Arizona to offer lottery players more chances of winning jackpots and other large prizes through its website ezpooling.com.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- After decades of helping others find meaning in their lives, renowned life coach and entrepreneur Paul T. Peters offers his proven method in "Discovering and Embracing Your Life Purpose" (ISBN: [Paperback: 978-1964377681; eBook: 978-196437769]), a practical guide to uncovering one's unique calling. The book is being re-launched by Elevate Press.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As the New Year kicks off, Stack Sports and the Future Stars Series (FSS) are proud to announce the continuation of their strategic partnership for a second year. This collaboration remains focused on revolutionizing youth sports, particularly baseball, while also setting the stage to expand into additional sports in the future. With the success of year one, both organizations are more committed than ever to providing athletes, families, and coaches with unparalleled tools and experiences.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in digital signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, proudly announces its seamless integration with NetDocuments, the premier cloud-based document management system (DMS) tailored for legal, financial, and professional services firms. This collaboration empowers users to efficiently handle eSignatures and online notarizations without leaving the NetDocuments platform, revolutionizing workflows while bolstering security and ensuring compliance.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dr. Marco N. Barusco, a pioneer in hair restoration surgery and renowned educator, has been appointed Vice President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). This prestigious role reflects his decades-long commitment to advancing cosmetic surgery standards, particularly within hair restoration.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The U.S. healthcare industry has a current surge in demand for healthcare professionals, driven by an aging population and increased chronic diseases. That's why a well-recognized trade school in Las Vegas, Northwest Career College (NCC), is poised to help meet this demand and is committed to providing hands-on training for students pursuing a range of healthcare careers.