Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles

Mopec Announces Distribution Partnership with StatLab to Bring You the Best Cassette Printer in North America

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. -- Mopec, a leading manufacturer of anatomic pathology grossing stations, announced their new distributor partnership with StatLab to allow their customers the opportunity to purchase StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printers directly from Mopec.

Widely reviewed as the best cassette printer on the market, the StatLab PiSmart Cassette Printer is designed to improve accuracy, efficiency, and automation in your lab. This new partnership will simplify the process for customers looking to upgrade their grossing station expenditures with additional equipment and accessories.

"Mopec prides itself on building the safest and most advanced grossing stations and pathology equipment in the market," said Carmen Evola, CEO of Mopec. "If there's something we can't build, we're going to partner with someone who can. Mopec is thrilled to work with StatLab to help us provide our customers with a product we trust from a company we can rely on."

The PiSmart Cassette Printer is available in two models, the PiSmart Single Plus and the PiSmart Six. The PiSmart Single Plus is suitable for on-demand printing and can deliver the first printed cassette in under three seconds. The PiSmart Six offers more functionality with 6 cassette hoppers and can be used for on-demand or batch printing.

Both models feature a built-in scanner as well as an internal label design software allowing the printer to be used efficiently without the use of a PC. The true on-demand printing and small footprint makes the PiSmart Cassette Printer ideal for integrating seamlessly with the Mopec Maestro Grossing Station, giving customers unparalleled convenience and workflow optimization in their lab.

"Mopec was in search of a cassette printer that met the same quality and convenience our customers have grown accustomed to when ordering from Mopec," said Jeff Pemberton, Vice President of Marketing & Consumables. "We wanted to provide an option that would integrate well with our Maestro grossing stations and that we felt comfortable putting our reputation behind. StatLab's PiSmart was the obvious choice."

Along with the PiSmart Cassette Printers, Mopec is also adding Pi Cassettes to their Consumables lineup. Pi Cassettes are designed specifically for use on the PiSmart printer. They utilize a patented feature that both protects the printed surface during dewaxing, while still enabling the surface to be cleared of wax.

For more information or to obtain a quotation, please visit https://www.mopec.com/, or call (800) 362-8491.

About Mopec:

Mopec, based in Madison Heights, Michigan, is a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality pathology, anatomy, mortuary, and necropsy equipment and products. Founded in 1992, Mopec differentiates itself through its extensive engineering process, superior design, and market-leading quality. Mopec is Elevating Pathology and specializes in solutions for forensic and anatomic pathology labs in hospitals, universities, morgues, and a variety of other markets. Mopec is committed to the production innovative products and providing high quality customer service. For more information, visit https://www.mopec.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Real Estate

Armadillo x Beycome: Expanding the real-estate ecosystem

MIAMI, Fla. -- Pioneering homeowner-centric tech startups Armadillo, a modern tech-enabled home warranty platform, and beycome, a leading tech-enabled digital real estate platform, have launched a partnership to provide homeowners and soon-to-be homeowners with an additional tool to facilitate the home selling experience.

This collaboration provides beycome's 'seller' clients with the ability to add an Armadillo home warranty in-app to reduce friction for the seller and move the transaction along more smoothly and efficiently. Armadillo's product also provides support via seller's coverage, which covers the cost of appliance/system breakdowns that may occur leading up to a closing date.

"Armadillo's value proposition goes arm-in-arm with beycome and their client base. Adding an Armadillo plan removes any uncertainties around potential breakdowns of home appliances/systems and removes obstacles that could hinder a sale. Armadillo x Beycome means that properties sell more quickly and at a higher value," said Armadillo CEO Matan Slagter.

"Our partnership with Armadillo aligns with our goal of making real estate transactions as stress-free as possible, and this home warranty plan is a critical component of that effort," said beycome CEO Nico Jodin. "We quickly discovered we share a fundamental ethos and circumstance: the inception of both companies was a response to the industry standard that just wasn't cutting it. We were both driven to do things differently and we knew there would be an opportunity in the future to do something meaningful together."

In December 2022, Armadillo and Beycome began work on an integration, and hit the market in under 2 weeks. When the Armadillo x Beycome collab dropped - despite it being during the slowest real estate season - home sellers jumped to add Armadillo coverage to their listings.

Armadillo and Beycome are next-generation platforms for homeowners and sellers. With the Armadillo x Beycome partnership, the platforms make buying and renting a home easier, faster, cheaper and fair by helping buyers and renters through every step of the process, consolidating it all in one digital platform and putting commission dollars back in the sellers' pocket.

ABOUT BEYCOME:

Beycome is a real estate technology platform that revolutionized the process of buying and selling homes. By eliminating the need for a real estate agent, beycome allows users to digitally purchase or sell their home and everything in between, resulting in significant cost savings on commissions. Since its launch in July 2020, beycome has closed 5,700 properties worth $1.7 billion, saving users over $51 million in commissions. With a remarkable pace of one property closing every 40 minutes, beycome is a modern, faster, easier, and cheaper alternative For Sale by Owner or traditional real estate practices. It is worth noting that beycome operates entirely without in-house realtors.

Learn more by visiting https://www.beycome.com/ or sending an email to press@beycome.com for media or partnership inquiries.

ABOUT ARMADILLO:

Armadillo is a technology company that offers home warranty plans designed for a new generation of homeowners. Founded in 2021 by Matan Slagter and Lansdon Robbins, Armadillo's mission is to provide an effortless homeownership experience. Armadillo plans are available nationwide. Learn more by visiting www.armadillo.one or sending an email to info@armadillo.one for media or partnership inquiries.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Government, Software

Avenu Partners with League of Oregon Cities to Provide Expertise and Support to Local Governments

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Avenu Insights & Analytics (Avenu), the leading provider of revenue recovery and administration solutions for state and local governments, is proud to announce its partnership with the League of Oregon Cities (LOC). As part of this collaboration, Avenu will offer its expertise in various subjects to cities across Oregon, helping them maximize revenue, maintain compliance, and improve their operations.

With Avenu's vast experience in serving cities of all sizes across the country, they are well-positioned to provide some dedicated webinars as well as subject matter expertise on a range of critical issues. Among the topics that Avenu will cover as part of its partnership with the League of Oregon Cities are short-term rental compliance and administration, compliance auditing, tax administration, transient occupancy tax, digitizing documents, and cybersecurity.

"Through this exciting partnership, the LOC's 241 member cities will have access to Avenu's extensive experience and proven success in finding cost-effective solutions for local governments," said LOC Executive Director Patty Mulvihill. "Avenu clearly has the capabilities to provide high-impact resources to cities of diverse size throughout Oregon."

In addition to dedicated webinars, Avenu will also invite cities to participate in national events, with the first being a National Economic Forecast in partnership with the UCLA Anderson Forecast. By providing cities with access to these events, Avenu hopes to help them stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in their field, ultimately helping them provide better services to their communities.

"We are excited to partner with the League of Oregon Cities and offer our expertise to cities across the state," said Paul Colangelo, Avenu's CEO. "Our team is dedicated to helping local governments succeed, and we look forward to working with city officials and staff to tackle the challenges they face."

The partnership between Avenu and the League of Oregon Cities is a testament to the importance of collaboration and knowledge sharing among local government organizations. By working together, Avenu and the LOC hope to help cities across Oregon thrive and provide their residents with the best possible services.

About League of Oregon Cities:

Founded in 1925, the League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is a voluntary association representing all 241 of Oregon's incorporated cities. The LOC helps city governments serve their citizens by providing legislative advocacy services, policy consultation, intergovernmental relations assistance, networking and training, technical assistance, and publications.

About Avenu Insights & Analytics:

Over 3,500 state and local governments have partnered with Avenu to drive positive results for their communities through software administration and revenue recovery solutions. Avenu's comprehensive software solutions digitally transform government by modernizing processes, providing online access to records, and reducing costs. Avenu also provides a robust ecosystem of revenue management services that identify and recover untapped revenue. State and local governments work closely with Avenu to increase revenue without raising taxes, streamline internal operations, and improve services by enhancing connectivity for constituents. Avenu is a portfolio company of Mill Point Capital. To learn more, visit https://www.avenuinsights.com/.

About Mill Point Capital:

Mill Point Capital LLC is a private equity firm focused on control investments in lower-middle market companies across the business services, technology and industrials sectors in North America. Mill Point's experienced team of investors and Executive Partners seek portfolio company value enhancement through rigorous implementation of transformative strategic initiatives and operational improvements. Mill Point is based in New York, NY. For more information, please visit https://millpoint.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Sports and Activities

RightOnTrek Is the Official US Backpacking Gear Rental Partner for HIGHLANDER

COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. -- RightOnTrek, which aims to introduce everyone to the great outdoors and backpacking, is partnering with international backpacking adventure company HIGHLANDER to provide its award winning meals and gear rental support for HIGHLANDER's US based events.

Having just completed construction of its first Wilderness EDGE, a 24x7 fully automated outdoors gear rental facility outside Glacier National Park, RightOnTrek also offers a gear rental delivery service for guided expeditions in the western US.

HIGHLANDER has four backpacking "Adventures of a Lifetime" scheduled in the US for 2023, which will be served by RightOnTrek:

* Big Bear Lake, California (May 24th - 28th)

* Ogden, Utah (September 5th - 9th)

* Kalispell, Montana (September 19th - 23rd)

* North Lake Tahoe, California (October 3rd - 7th)

HIGHLANDER participants can reserve their gear online in advance at RightOnTrek's website, and RightOnTrek will deliver it to them at the event. When the event is complete, RightOnTrek will pick up the gear, giving HIGHLANDERs a fluid and easy gear rental experience.

"RightOnTrek is committed to providing the best meals and backpacking gear to HIGHLANDERs," said Victoria Livschitz, RightOnTrek founder and CEO. "We spent years developing our meals and turnkey outdoors gear rental delivery service and are ready to make sure their guests are fully equipped for their trek."

RightOnTrek gear rentals offer everything backpackers need including tents, cooking gear, communication devices, backpacks, sleeping bags, trekking poles, bear sacks and bear spray. They offer for sale consumable items including first aid kits, water purification drops, emergency shelters, and an essentials kit that has everything from sunscreen to lighters, wipes, soap, toothbrush, insect repellant and more.

RightOnTrek meals are highly rated by local enthusiasts and mainstream publications alike. BACKPACKER Magazine gave it the best Mac and Cheese award saying, "This mac is like a from-scratch Kraft with the volume turned up to 11." RightOnTrek offers six signature breakfasts and ten dinners and accommodates special dietary needs and preferences including vegetarian, vegan and keto. It also has offerings that are suitable for those with peanut, dairy, gluten and soy allergies.

About HIGHLANDER:

HIGHLANDER is a leading global long-distance backpacking event series organizer with over 40 events in 20 countries worldwide. It's a chance to experience the Adventure of a Lifetime on 2-5 day guided treks of approximately 15, 30, 60 or 100 miles. HIGHLANDER is for all nature lovers, explorers and modern-day nomads who are ready to get out of their comfort zone and embark on a completely self-sustained multi-day stay in nature.

For additional information visit https://highlanderadventure.com/. To contact HIGHLANDER, email info@highlanderadventure.com.

About RightOnTrek:

RightOnTrek (RightOnTrek.com) makes epic outdoor adventures accessible to new hikers and lifelong mountaineers alike. It makes amazing backcountry experiences simple with an online trip planner, complete high tech outdoors gear rental packages, and delicious and nutritious trail meals. RightOnTrek offers its signature meals, a full day meal planner, and single day meal kits which give you all the snacks and sides you need for full day and multi-day treks. With RightOnTrek, you can feel confident finding your way through the wilderness, and return safely with memories that will last a lifetime.

For additional information visit https://rightontrek.com/. To contact the RightOnTrek team, email info@rightontrek.com.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software, Sports and Activities

Stack Sports Inks New Partnership with The Coaching Manual to Inspire and Educate Coaches and Players Around the World

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Stack Sports has announced a new multi-year partnership with The Coaching Manual, the world's premier digital soccer coaching platform, to further its mission of inspiring soccer coaches and players around the world through innovative technology partnerships.

Sports Connect, the flagship club management platform for Stack Sports, will provide a new digital coach education solution for soccer clubs of all sizes and levels of play. This new connected experience will make season development and session planning easy for soccer coaches and players everywhere. Clubs can access a massive library of professional training content and industry-leading organizational tools to help grow participation in the sport and enhance the overall soccer experience.

"We're incredibly proud to be able to be a part of Stack's world-leading digital offerings to the worldwide sports industry, helping to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes around the globe," said Chris Barton, Founder of The Coaching Manual. "The Coaching Manual's unrivaled library of training session content featuring some of the most respected coaches in the world, as well as market-leading tools and education resources, will be instantly available to thousands of coaches thanks to this partnership. We are dedicated to supporting Stack's customers and partners in alignment with their four key pillars: Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development - and in doing so, ensuring a more rewarding soccer experience for all."

"Partnerships like this are an integral part of our goal of creating a connected ecosystem in soccer and improving the overall experience for all coaches and players. We are honored to work with The Coaching Manual to make this a reality," said Adam Abney, General Manager of Sports Connect. "The Coaching Manual helps inspire its members to achieve their full potential, and Sports Connect will be an integral partner in this mission. We are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative coaching and education technology solutions."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Sports Connect and The Coaching Manual will have access to a full suite of features, including training session and development tools, full coaching sessions, season plans, and much more.

To learn more about Sports Connect's new Coach Education Platform powered by The Coaching Manual, visit https://www.sportsconnect.com/coaching-manual/.

About The Coaching Manual:

The Coaching Manual is a resource built for soccer coaches who want to improve their understanding of coaching, find real practical sessions which they can use, and accelerate the development of their players by creating a first-class soccer learning environment.

The wealth of broadcast-quality video content available on The Coaching Manual is suitable for coaches of all levels, from beginner and recreational coaches to those working in the professional game. As well as world-leading content, The Coaching Manual's practice design and season planning tools help coaches use their time efficiently and effectively, ensuring players get the most out of every session. Easy-to-use organizational functions allow clubs to build - and effectively communicate - coaching philosophies, player pathways, and more.

The Coaching Manual provides access to more than 3,000 pieces of coaching content including broadcast-quality video content - including sessions and practices provided by some of the best coaches in the game - insightful guides, In-depth coach interviews, handy infographics, articles, and more. With the world's largest library of coach and player education content and a suite of tools to help coaches deliver a consistently brilliant learning experience, The Coaching Manual is the leading online soccer education resource.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, VAR and IT Consulting

By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning Partner to Offer Work Role Training for the Cyber Workforce

MCLEAN, Va. -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC announced today it is collaborating with CompTIA and Infosec Learning LLC to offer work role training courses that increase proficiency and prepare individuals for industry certifications. By Light integrates CompTIA's eLearning content and Infosec Learning's virtual labs on its unique Imerzi™ platform (www.imerzi.com) to provide focused, hands-on training.

"Cyber is doing. By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning are a perfect combination for learners who need to go beyond PowerPoint presentations and lectures," said Tim Grattan, Senior Vice President of Cyberspace Operations at By Light.

Using the NIST Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (NCWF), By Light correlates the tasks, knowledge, and skills for each work role to CompTIA's industry-leading certifications. By Light's cyberspace operators then choose among thousands of Infosec Learning virtual labs and curate those that best apply the lessons in each learning module. The result is a seamless, web-based training experience that requires students to demonstrate aptitude for a selected work role and industry certification. Courses may be self-paced or instructor-led depending on the training environment desired.

The gap between supply and demand for cyber workers in the U.S. continues to expand according to CyberSeek™, a cybersecurity workforce analytics platform. Employers posted 769,736 openings for cybersecurity positions or jobs requiring cybersecurity skills in the 12-month period that ended in September 2022. There were nearly 70,000 cyber job openings in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area for the same period. The By Light, CompTIA, and Infosec Learning partnership addresses this gap and offers a "job ready" path for those interested in building a career in cyber.

"Robust cyber defense begins with professionals who are educated, trained, and certified to understand the current threat landscape and the policies, practices, and procedures to counter those threats," said Joe Padin, Senior Vice President of U.S. Government and Commercial Sales at CompTIA. "Our joint efforts with By Light are aimed at expanding the Nation's cyber workforce."

About By Light

By Light Professional IT Services LLC is an ISO 9001, 20000-1, and 27001 registered and CMMI-Dev Level 3 rated systems integrator that provides secure turnkey systems by incorporating exceptional engineering, project management, telecommunications, and cyber capabilities to safeguard mission success. Founded by industry professionals with extensive knowledge in DoD, DISA, and other U.S. Government agencies, By Light successfully implements technical solutions that integrate commercial best practices to meet the needs of the government. For more information, visit https://bylight.com/.

About CompTIA:

The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. Learn more: https://www.comptia.org/.

About Infosec Learning

Infosec Learning provides colleges, universities, and businesses with innovative, impactful virtual labs for hands-on, personalized learning. The lab solution is an online, remote accessible laboratory environment giving students a real-world experience that provides the necessary skill-set readiness needed to perform security practitioner support. The virtual labs include step-by-step instruction and a "capture the flag" assessment feature to teach and to verify lessons learned. For more information, visit https://infoseclearning.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software, Sports and Activities

Unlocking Player Potential: Stack Sports and Versus Join Forces to Drive Player Development

ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Stack Sports and Versus (VS), a digital learning platform rooted in sport, announced today a strategic alliance aimed at providing access to content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches.

Born out of an industry void of reliable and accurate training and mentorship, VS was created to be a vehicle for any aspiring athlete to learn the critical skills needed to succeed both in sports and in life. With the latest conversational video A.I. technology, VS is the first digital learning platform to give users the ability to ask questions and receive responses in real-time from the brand's roster of expert athletes, including Albert Pujols, Jennie Finch, Kelley O'Hara, Tyler Adams, and others.

"The partnership with Stack Sports amplifies our efforts to provide any aspiring athlete with access to the people, insights, and vision that can help them reach their highest potential," said Eric Frye, CEO at VS. "Now every player, parent, and coach within the Stack Sports ecosystem can access VS' exclusive content focused on leadership, mindset, and competitive excellence from the world's best athletes and coaches. Further, through our video AI technology, users can ask questions and engage in conversations that align well with Stack's overarching focus to drive engagement, foster positive mindset, and enhance player development."

With Stack Sports' mission to increase participation and transform the sport experience, this partnership is a natural fit and offers a unique opportunity for player development using AI within the sports community. With over 35 million users globally Stack Sports will help VS serve an unmatched ecosystem of sports families and clubs.

"We are thrilled to partner with Versus and bring their innovative and unique approach to player development to the Stack Sports community. The integration of conversational video AI technology and access to world-class athletes and coaches will provide a valuable and personalized learning experience for players, coaches, and parents," said Brandon Shangraw SVP of Innovation at Stack Sports. "This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission while delivering real value to athletes, parents, and partners."

VS is committed to contributing 10% of topline revenue to charitable organizations that focus on development and access for underserved youth as a part of its mission to level the playing field.

For more information, visit https://versus.co/partner/stacksports

About Versus (VS):

Versus (VS) was founded by St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol and his wife Amber Marmol to supply aspiring athletes with a new platform to learn vital skills, techniques and lessons to apply on and off the field. Using next generation conversational AI technology, VS is the first learning platform to give users the ability to ask questions live during a session and receive a response from the brand's roster of expert athletes, or "Mavens." VS Mavens are some of the greatest athletes in sports including Fernando Tatis Jr., Albert Pujols, Jennie Finch, and Jessica Mendoza. To stay up to date on the newest developments and announcements go to versus.co or follow us on social - TikTok, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development.

To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Business, Free News Articles, Software

HomeScout partners with Down Payment Resource to capture consumer demand for homebuyer assistance program information

ATLANTA, Ga. -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting home buyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that it has partnered with HomeScout LLC to help mortgage lenders generate and convert more leads by meeting heightened consumer demand for information about affordable pathways to homeownership.

HomeScout provides a suite of tools and services to help mortgage lenders increase production by generating and nurturing in-market homebuyer business at the early stages of the home buying journey. With affordability challenges causing many qualified borrowers to sideline themselves from home buying, HomeScout has partnered with Down Payment Resource to rally homebuyer engagement with programs that reduce the costs of homeownership.

HomeScout has embedded Down Payment Resource's down payment assistance (DPA) finder in its partner-branded property search sites, thereby flagging listings that are eligible for homebuyer assistance programs including down payment and closing cost assistance, Mortgage Credit Certificates and affordable first mortgages. Each eligible listing invites consumers to discover which programs and how much funding they may be eligible for by supplying basic qualification information such as household size and income. Loan originators are notified when consumers engage with the DPA tool, enabling them to reach out with financial guidance at the earliest signs of homebuyer intent.

"Consumers' eagerness to engage with our tools continues to signal an immense, unmet appetite for homebuyer assistance," said DPR Founder and CEO Rob Chrane. "By making DPA program information easily accessible through its consumer-facing portal and loan originator-branded landing pages, HomeScout is helping lenders see the opportunity homebuyer assistance programs offer to fill sales pipelines while helping qualified borrowers overcome financing hurdles to homeownership."

"Rob and his team are moving the needle by exposing a groundswell of consumer DPA interest, but the fact remains that consumers need lender support to finance a mortgage with down payment assistance," said HomeScout Founder and CEO David Camp. "HomeScout's partnership with Down Payment Resource opens additional avenues for transactions for lenders, aligning with our mission to help our clients increase production."

About Down Payment Resource:

Down Payment Resource (DPR) is an award-winning technology provider helping the housing industry connect homebuyers with the homebuyer assistance they need. With toolsets tailored for real estate agents, multiple listing services and mortgage lenders, DPR's technology empowers housing professionals to make affordable home financing opportunities more accessible while growing business and forging referral partnerships. The only organization to track the details of every U.S. homebuyer assistance program, DPR frequently lends its expertise to nonprofits, housing finance agencies, policymakers, government-sponsored enterprises, think tanks and trade organizations seeking to improve housing affordability. Its technology is used by five of the top 10 retail mortgage lenders by volume, three of the four largest real estate listing websites and 500,000 real estate agents. For more information, visit https://downpaymentresource.com/.

About HomeScout:

HomeScout is a lender-centric platform dedicated to growing conversions and retention rates for the mortgage industry. Built by real estate and mortgage industry veterans, HomeScout provides an extraordinary suite of solutions to best serve in-market home buyers and sellers, while also providing the necessary tools to amplify business growth.

With HomeScout, consumers will find all the tools they need to help them through the home buying and selling journey, including a branded and secure search portal.

HomeScout is committed to the retention and growth of database clients while providing commission security and consistency for mortgage professionals and organizations.

For more information on HomeScout visit https://homescout.realty.com/.

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Alliances and Partnerships, Books and Publishing, Business, Entertainment, Free News Articles, General Editorial, Regional Events

Black History Month – Teaching Black Children The Value Of Building Wealth, Saving Money, and Financial Literacy

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- On the last day of Black History Month, nationally recognized Black Producer and Creator Joe Young, Jr., in partnership with JPMorgan Chase, will launch a print and digital comic book teaching financial literacy to students featuring "KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER."

On February 28, 2023, 10 a.m. at P.S. 171 Patrick Henry Preparatory school in Harlem, Principal Dimitres Pantelidis, will host a Black History Month event for fourth, fifth, and sixth-grade students to celebrate the conclusion of the month.

Students will officially meet KEMET, a ten-year-old time-traveling comic character who goes back to meet African-American historical firsts, legends, and inventors, both living and deceased, who share with KEMET what they have done to contribute to the outstanding accomplishments of building this country and improving civilization.

By traveling through a history time capsule called "Sankofa 82," KEMET, in mascot form, will talk to the students about the value of money and saving and the importance of financial literacy.

"There is a dire need for youth in urban areas to understand the importance of basic money management," said Joe Young, Founder and Producer of Joe Young Entertainment. "KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER will engage the students to think about the value of money, saving, and investing. Promoting financial literacy in our schools impacts the mind and behavior towards money management and understanding the value and importance of generational wealth."

"Financial health is a critical component of creating a stronger economic foundation and building generational wealth for the Black community," said Jumoke Fagbayi-Butts, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant at Chase. "We are committed to addressing the unique financial needs of those too often left behind in a growing economy. Our firm works with leaders like Joe Young to support the next generation of Black prosperity."

"We are happy to join nationally recognized cartoonist Joe Young, his cartoon character KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER, and JoAnn H. Price, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Fairview Capital, to present this comic book to all students at P.S. 171 in Harlem," said Rocky Chowdhury, Vice President, and Community Manager for Chase in Harlem. "Building positive financial health habits early in life leads to great success, and applaud Joe's work to teach students responsible money habits that will help secure their financial futures."

KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER BACKGROUND

KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER comic book, was co-written by Joe Young and his daughter Paige Young. The comic book story features ten-year-old "Ro" who runs a lemonade stand and decides to use her profits from the revenues generated from her lemonade stand business to buy a new scooter. She gets frustrated after running into problems raising enough money.

KEMET, alerted about her dilemma, takes off in "Sankofa 82" to help her. He introduces Ro to three successful Black entrepreneurs from past and present: the late A.G. Gaston, one of the wealthiest African Americans of his time, including a $130 million business empire spanning communications, real estate, and insurance; JoAnn H. Price, Co-Founder/Managing Partner of Fairview Capital Partners (Private Equity and Venture Capital firm) with over $10.4 Billion in assets under management since inception; and the late Mary Ellen Pleasant, a 19th-century entrepreneur, financier, real estate magnate, and abolitionist who was the first self-made millionaire of African-American heritage.

Beginning in March, Young and his mascot KEMET will commence a tour to visit schools and youth groups with his KEMET BIG TIME SAVER PROGRAM. The KEMET youth activity sheets, which include fun and educational Black history facts, are distributed nationwide to schools and Black newspapers, reaching over 22 million readers a week. Young is in pre-production for the KEMET BIG TIME SAVER animated film.

* 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. P.S. 171 Patrick Henry School, 19 E 103rd St, New York, NY 10029

Black History Month event with over 100 elementary students to meet KEMET, celebrate African American leaders and discuss the importance of financial health and generational wealth for young people. Courtesy of JP Morgan Chase, every student will receive a copy of KEMET, BIG TIME SAVER.

* 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Apollo Theater, 253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027

Joe Young will host a KEMET Book Signing at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem to celebrate Black History Month.

ABOUT JOE YOUNG:

Joe Young is the Founder and president of Joe Young Entertainment and the President and CEO of Hartford's Got Talent!, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. He is an award-winning cartoonist, filmmaker, producer, writer, and teaching artist. Young is the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The University of Bridgeport. In 2022 Young teamed up with music icon Smokey Robinson to produce the animated BLACK AMERICAN film. The animation was featured on ABC's "The View" TV program. In 1999, he received the Daily Point of Light award from the White House from Presidents Bill Clinton and the late President George H.W. Bush for volunteering to bring the arts to inner-city youth.

He has been recognized for his accomplishments, including being an Amazon National Best-Selling Author, featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not, and in The NAACP 100 Most Influential Blacks in CT. His work has appeared in People, Ebony, GQ and Jet Magazine, the Boston Globe, New York Times, C-Span, ABC's The View, CNN, the Black Family Channel, and other national media outlets.

Learn more: https://joeyoung.org/

For more information on Joe Young and the KEMET comic property, email: info@joeyoungentertainment.com

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Delaware Youth Soccer Association Seals Partnership With Stack Team App to Grow and Advance Soccer

BEAR, Del. -- Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA) - an official youth soccer association of the United States Soccer Federation and US Youth Soccer, announced a partnership with Stack Team App, as an integral Mobile-App solutions provider for the state. This partnership was established to further Delaware's mission of advancing and improving the game of soccer through the use of innovative technology partnerships.

Stack Team App will provide technology solutions for the state association, affiliated clubs and leagues, the participating players, coaches, families, and volunteers. Advanced functionality and existing features aim to help grow participation in the sport and enhance the youth soccer experience.

Stack Team App's partnership with DYSA furthers the governing body's mission of providing quality opportunities for its members. The technology solutions offered through this partnership assist athletes, coaches, families, and volunteers. The Stack Team App initiative consists of leading services powered by Stack Sports connecting every level of the soccer pathway.

"Delaware Youth Soccer Association has created a partnership with Stack Team App and we are excited to offer this tool to our members, providing added benefit to administrators, coaches, and parents," said Laura Sturdivant, Executive Director of DYSA.

"Partnerships like this are an integral part of our goal of creating a connected ecosystem in soccer. We are honored to work with Delaware to make this a reality," said Daniel Smith, General Manager of Stack Team App. "DYSA helps inspire its members to achieve their full athletic potential, and Stack Team App will be an integral partner in this mission. We are proud to serve alongside their mission through innovative mobile technology solutions."

Affiliated clubs partnering with Stack Team App will have access to a full suite of features, including robust communication tools, seamless team scheduling, team attendance tracking, live scores and standings, availability insights, ad revenue opportunities, and much more.

To learn more about Stack Team App, visit https://www.teamapp.com/.

About Delaware Youth Soccer Association:

The Delaware Youth Soccer Association (DYSA), is an affiliate of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and United States Youth Soccer (USYS). The mission of the Delaware Youth Soccer Association is to promote and facilitate the game of soccer for all youth at all levels of play in Delaware. The ultimate vision of the state association is to be the best youth sports organization through the provision of services, education and opportunities to the youth athletes of Delaware. The Delaware Youth Soccer Association seeks to work with integrity, cooperation, fairness, accountability, professionalism, collaboration, innovation, passion and excellence in all actions.

About Stack Sports:

With nearly 50 million users in 35 countries, Stack Sports is a global technology leader in SaaS platform offerings for the sports industry. The company provides world-class software and services to support national governing bodies, youth sports associations, leagues, clubs, parents, coaches, and athletes. Some of the largest and most prominent sports organizations including the U.S. Soccer Federation, Little League Baseball and Softball, and Pop Warner Little Scholars rely on Stack Sports technology to run and manage their organizations. Stack Sports is headquartered in Dallas and is leading the industry one team at a time focusing on four key pillars - Grassroots Engagement, Participation Growth, Recruiting Pathways, and Elite Player Development. To learn more about how Stack Sports is transforming the sports experience, please visit https://stacksports.com/

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