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eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that it has acquired Lauritano Appraisal Services (LAS), a highly respected New York-based residential appraisal firm with more than 30 years of experience delivering high-quality valuation services.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Casino Party Planners, a leader in premium casino-themed entertainment, is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in Colorado. This expansion marks another milestone in the company's continued national growth, bringing its signature high-energy, professionally managed casino experiences to clients across Fort Collins, Denver, and surrounding regions.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Water management is one of the most critical operational challenges in mining. From slurry transport and flotation processes to tailings handling and cooling systems, large volumes of water move through nearly every stage of mineral production. Pure Polymer Solutions, a Florida-based water treatment company, is expanding its collaboration with mining and aggregate operations by sharing treatment strategies that help clarify process water.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) will close its seventh season with "Heroism," a powerful and thought-provoking orchestral program on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM at the Richard and Donahue Academic Arts Center in Middlesex Community College. True to LCO's mission, the concert is free and open to the public.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Larrea Press today announced its book "Miscalculated Risks: Attacked, Crippled, Paralyzed, Drowning, Unconscious and Freezing in The Wild (Just Not All At Once)" (ISBN: 979-8998909504), by Michael Cooper has been selected as a finalist for Adventure, Sports & Recreation Book of the Year by Foreword INDIES - one of the most respected international literary award panels.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Industry Group, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming National Restaurant Show (NRA), held May 16-19 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.. Located in the North Building at Booth #5829, the exhibit will feature a curated ecosystem of restaurant automation, AI-driven ordering, and accessibility solutions.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Intetics Inc., a global technology company specializing in custom software development and AI-powered solutions, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world's first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Hiive Gym is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest location in Las Vegas, a premier Precor showcase facility dedicated to fostering a welcoming, family-oriented fitness environment. The celebration took place on April 12 at 9375 South Rainbow Boulevard, #120, Las Vegas, NV 89139.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry tracking North American capital project activity across new plant construction, facility expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month's research confirms 165 new planned projects.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint biometric technology, today announced the commercial availability of its Unity™ 20 MOSIP fingerprint authentication device. Now certified and listed on the MOSIP Marketplace, the Unity 20 MOSIP is ready for immediate deployment in national digital identity programs around the world.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Epic fantasy author Michal Snaerravn announces the completion of his acclaimed trilogy, "The Chronicles of Hadúr," with the release of "Mist of Akhlys" (ISBN: 978-1834181714), published December 21, 2025, through Tellwell Publishing, alongside the launch of a new, free tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) campaign series inspired by the books.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of industrial video borescopes, will return as an exhibitor at the Metalcasting Congress, hosted by the American Foundry Society. The event will take place April 14-16 at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, bringing together industry professionals, manufacturers, and innovators from across the metalcasting sector.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Optimal Blue today released its March 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, reflecting resilient mortgage activity as purchase demand strengthened despite higher rates. Total rate-lock volume rose 13% month over month (MoM) and 26% year over year (YoY). Purchase activity led the month, with purchase lock volume up 38% from February and 20% from March 2025. Cash-out refinance volume increased 9% MoM and 21% YoY, while rate-and-term refinance volume declined 34% from February but remained more than 66% higher YoY.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Veteran studio drummer and record producer Howard Farber is marking the 60th anniversary of the novelty smash "They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" - a record on which Farber performed all drums, tambourines, and hand clapping, and for which he also coined the name Napoleon XIV.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, will engage with members and industry partners across a series of key mortgage conferences and events nationwide throughout the second quarter.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that it now supports new 30-year fixed-rate specified-cash payup commitment grids from Fannie Mae, which became effective April 9, 2026.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Earlier this year, Domaine Carneros Winery received the Sustainable Business of the Year award from the Napa Chamber of Commerce, presented by MCE Clean Energy, a not-for-profit public agency that has set the standard for clean energy in California since 2010. Domaine Carneros was founded by the Taittinger family nearly four decades ago with the conviction that the finest méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines begin with the healthiest land.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Ethical Advocate, a Chapel Hill-based provider of ethics and compliance reporting solutions, today announced the release of an updated version of its Ethical Advocate online web application, designed to meet the accessibility requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The updated platform fully conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the federal standard now required for all state and local government websites and mobile applications.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Delores Lopez as chief operating officer, effective April 6. In this role, Lopez will lead operations, drive scalable growth initiatives and implement operational strategy across the organization, reporting to Ian Kimball, president.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a pace few people feel prepared for. For many entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals, the rise of AI has created a growing sense of urgency... and overwhelm, says Dean Graziosi, multiple New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced that its Director of Sales Thomas Rasmuson has been named a 2026 Rising Star by HousingWire. The annual HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes standout professionals under 40 who are making a significant impact on the housing industry through leadership, innovation and measurable business results.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), today announced that Amanda Standley, vice president of business development for Bluebird Valuation, a Class Valuation company, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star. The HousingWire Rising Stars award recognizes emerging leaders under 40 in mortgage and real estate who are leading change and making a meaningful impact on their organizations. This year, 75 young professionals were named to the list.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, 33, head of product, has been named a 2026 HousingWire Rising Star. Barber joins 74 other young professionals on this year's list.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Protective apparel manufacturer Kappler®, Inc. marks its 50th anniversary on April 1, with a twist of corporate irony around the company's April Fools' founding date in 1976. As millions of emergency responders and safety professionals can attest, Kappler's innovative chemical suits are no joking matter.

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced Ask Aiva®, a conversational AI assistant natively embedded within the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that allows lenders to query their origination environment in plain language, receive instant answers to see how those answers were derived.