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iEmergent confronts the DEI debate with bold webinar on the business case for diverse lending
DES MOINES, Iowa — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a provocative new webinar that dares to reframe the diversity conversation through a business lens. Amid growing pushback on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, iEmergent is doubling down on the importance of inclusive lending to lenders’ long-term success. Titled “Not Sold on Diversity? Fine. Let’s Talk About Your Bottom Line,” the roundtable session will take place Wednesday, April 30, from 1 to 3 pm ET….
MMI Strengthens Mortgage Tech Leadership in Q1 2025 with MonitorBase Acquisition and Major Platform Enhancements
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the industry’s leading mortgage and real estate data solutions provider, announces major Q1 2025 platform enhancements alongside its strategic acquisition of borrower monitoring and predictive analytics leader, MonitorBase. These initiatives solidify MMI’s position as The Ultimate Lead-to-Loan Growth Platform(tm), providing mortgage professionals with unparalleled data intelligence, automation, and borrower engagement tools….
Cursive is Cool Contest Invites Young Writers to Showcase Their Handwriting Skills
VENTURA, Calif. — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) is excited to announce the return of the Cursive is Cool contest, encouraging students from kindergarten through sixth grade to celebrate the important skill of handwriting. Young writers across the country are invited to put pen to paper and demonstrate their cursive skills for a chance to win fantastic prizes!…
Floify’s Maggie Zielinski Swanson named to HousingWire’s 2025 Rising Stars list
BOULDER, Colo. — 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….
Approximately $150 Million Available for Wildlife Habitat Projects
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — 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….
American Gem Society Launches the Jewelry Evaluation Advisor (JEA) and the Updated Certified Sales Associate (CSA)
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — 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….
Coupert Launches ‘Pure’ Extension: A Privacy-Focused and Unbiased Smart Shopping Experience
NEW YORK, N.Y. — 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….
Pain Neuromodulation Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2030
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — 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….
Advantage Honda to Break Ground on New Dealership in Fox Lake, IL
FOX LAKE, Ill. — 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….
Redefining Coffee Culture: Moka & Co. Yemeni Coffee Hits Staten Island
NEW YORK, N.Y. — 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….