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JPMorgan Chase Awards $25,000 Grant to Black Chamber of Arizona to Boost Entrepreneurial Growth and Economic Empowerment

PHOENIX, Ariz., Oct. 4, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona (BCAZ) is excited to announce that it has received a $25,000 seed funding grant from JPMorganChase. This generous contribution will fuel the Chamber's mission to strengthen Black businesses and produce new economic buying power throughout Arizona. The funds will support key programs aimed at empowering Black entrepreneurs, providing pathways to financial growth, and fostering greater economic inclusion.

MCT Reports 3% Increase in Mortgage Lock Volume, Refinance Activity Buoys Market

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 3, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 3.17% increase in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. The report highlights key market dynamics, offering industry professionals valuable insights. Industry professionals and enthusiasts are invited to download the complete report for comprehensive insights into the market dynamics.

Dr. Anju Mathur Revisits the Legacy of Suzanne Somers During Menopause Awareness Month with Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

STUDIO CITY, Calif., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Functional medicine doctor, Dr. Anju Mathur M.D., is honoring the legacy of Suzanne Somers on the anniversary of her passing during World Menopause Awareness Month 2024 in October. Dr. Mathur, founder and medical director of Angel Longevity Medical Center, was first featured in 2014 in Somers' New York Times best seller, "I'm Too Young for This!: The Natural Hormone Solution to Enjoy Perimenopause." [UPDATED]

How to Restore Whatsapp Backup From Google Drive to iPhone [Easily]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 2, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Migrating WhatsApp backups from Google Drive to iPhone can be particularly difficult for Android users. This difficulty arises from the differing encryption protocols and storage systems used by Google Drive and iCloud, which prevents direct transfers, says Tenorshare.

Beach Automotive Group Helps Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief Efforts in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After Hurricane Helene, Beach Automotive Group is helping aid the many communities across upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. Beach Automotive Group is facilitating a disaster relief initiative to collect essential items and provide support to those affected by the hurricane.

Global Environmental Leaders Kick Off Climate Week NYC at HBCU Green Fund’s Fourth Annual Climate Justice Summit

HARLEM, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Amid growing global calls for climate reparations and justice, over 350 global leaders, activists, and students convened in historic Harlem for the HBCU Green Fund's fourth annual Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver. This event kicked off Climate Week NYC with two days of impactful discussions addressing urgent climate challenges facing marginalized communities while advancing solutions rooted in racial and economic justice.

How to Transfer Whatsapp Messages from Android to iPhone Free and Easy

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As users eagerly await the new iPhone 16, the demand for a easy way to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone free has reached a new level. Traditionally, this process has been fraught with challenges due to the differences between the two operating systems, says Tenorshare.

Optimal Blue Expands Expertise, Market Leadership With Launch of Two In-House Podcasts

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue announced the release of two in-house podcasts that extend the reach of the company's capital markets experience and expertise built over its decades as the technology leader in its space. The Optimal Insights podcast and video, which will be released weekly, will provide timely analyses of market factors impacting loan originators and capital markets professionals.

HitPaw Edimakor Mac 3.2.4 Released with Updates for Advanced AI Avatar and AI Vocal Remover

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw Edimakor Mac 3.2.4 is a powerful update, including exciting features such as AI Avatar with talking photo lip-sync and AI Vocal Remover. The new version further extends its video editing possibilities to enable users to create professional-looking videos with less effort. Whether one is a content creator, marketer, or educator, the array of new features opens creative freedom and will make creating stunning videos easy as never before.

Brimma Tech Unveils Advanced AUS Sandbox Solution for Enhanced Mortgage Underwriting

WAKE FOREST, N.C., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Brimma Tech, a pioneering software development company specializing in AI-driven solutions for the mortgage industry, proudly announces the latest release of its Vallia AUS Sandbox. This innovative tool is designed to streamline the mortgage underwriting process, offering simultaneous risk and eligibility assessment capabilities with both Fannie Mae's Desktop Underwriter® (DU®) and Freddie Mac's Loan Product Advisor® (LPA℠).

Steve Clark, Former Senior Editor of The Paris Review, Releases Debut Short Story Collection ‘City Swimmers & Other Stories’ with Black...

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Acclaimed poet, painter and filmmaker Steve Clark has had a multifaceted career. Now, Clark is making another debut with "City Swimmers & Other Stories" (ISBN: 979-8990416727 [hardback]; Black Note Press), a collection of 10 short stories exploring the complexities of human relationships and the search for meaning in modern life.

Crystal Clear Hearing Center: A New Era of Hearing Healthcare

PLACENTIA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Located in Placentia, CA, Crystal Clear Hearing Center is dedicated to providing comprehensive hearing solutions tailored to meet each patient's unique needs. The center combines advanced diagnostic tools with expert audiological services to deliver an unparalleled level of care.

Grand Valley State University and University of Mississippi Fraternities Receive 2024 John Hart Hunter Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Sept. 25, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heroic Fraternities is proud to announce the Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega at Grand Valley State University and the Delta Xi Chapter of Kappa Sigma at the University of Mississippi as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 John Hart Hunter Award. This award recognizes fraternity chapters for their exceptional work in promoting a heroic vision of brotherhood, leadership, and service.

ThriveFEST 2024 at Lutheran Home Celebrates Active Aging, Learning and Community Connection

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Sept. 24, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Home invites the community to discover the art of positive aging at ThriveFEST 2024, celebrating life, learning and longevity. This educational event showcases a 134-year legacy of aging with grace and neighborly care and will deliver valuable insights for everyone - from seniors and caregivers to adult children looking to help their parents enhance their well-being.

Eagle Ventures Partners with Keel Point to Combat Human Trafficking Through Technology Investments

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 23, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Eagle Ventures, through its Eagle Freedom Fund, a leading impact investment vehicle focused on combating human trafficking, is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with Keel Point, a national private wealth management, family office services, and institutional asset management firm. Keel Point will serve as a Sub-Advisor to the Eagle Freedom Fund, bringing its financial expertise to amplify the Fund's efforts to invest in innovative technologies designed to combat human trafficking globally.

Step into the past and shape the story in ‘Smelling Daisies’ – a love triangle where readers hold the power to...

LANGFORD, B.C., Canada, Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready to be swept off your feet and into the past with the release of "Smelling Daisies" (ISBN: 978-1779418647), a thrilling new time-travel romance that puts the fate of its characters into your hands. Co-written by Elysia and Mark Stevens, their historical romance debut follows Daisy, a smart-mouthed Canadian soldier, who takes a much-needed trip after serving overseas - only to find herself transported back in time to a war-weary Scotland besieged by the vicious English army.

How to Transfer Data from Android to iPhone 16 [Quickly]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The iPhone 16's launch has generated excitement, with users eager to experience its advanced Apple Intelligence and 48MP Fusion Camera. As more people upgrade, the need to transfer essential data-like contacts, photos, and messages-from Android devices to the iPhone 16 has become increasingly important, says Tenorshare.

World-Renown BIPOC Leaders to Speak at Climate Justice Summit Kicking Off Climate Week NY in Harlem

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MEDIA ADVISORY: The Climate Justice Summit: People Deliver, a dynamic event that marks the start of New York Climate Week, will convene climate justice leaders from around the world to discuss global collaboration and knowledge exchange. Hosted by the HBCU Green Fund, Donors of Color Network, Columbia World Projects, ACE Observatory, Open Government Partnership, and Columbia University Climate School.

Matrix Advises on the Successful Sale of WTG Fuels, LLC’s Delivered Fuels Business

RICHMOND, Va., and BALTIMORE, Md., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of the propane, commercial motor fuels, and lubricants business of WTG Fuels, LLC to ThompsonGas, LLC. WTG Fuels is a subsidiary of West Texas Gas, a leading provider of natural gas distribution services throughout Texas and Oklahoma.

ProPair’s Q2 2024 Impact Study Reveals Significant Gains in Sales Conversions with Predictive Lead Assignments

SAN CARLOS, Calif., Sept. 19, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProPair, the fastest way for marketing and sales leaders to implement predictive AI, has released its Q2 2024 Impact Study, showcasing a substantial 46% improvement in sales conversions using Predictive Lead Assignments compared to standard lead assignment methods. This breakthrough underscores the growing importance of data-driven decision-making in sales strategies.