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Built Named Preferred Partner of The Mortgage Collaborative

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Built was named to The Mortgage Collaborative's Preferred Partner Network, providing solutions for digital draw management and collaboration software for the network's lenders active in construction lending.

The Mortgage Collaborative represents 115 of the nation's mortgage lenders with aggregate annual origination volume of over $190 billion. With Built, members of The Mortgage Collaborative will simplify construction loan administration with real-time transparency and faster access to draws. With a completely digital process, lender members will be able to use the data for proactive risk management and portfolio insights.

"Our strategic partnership with The Mortgage Collaborative is an important step in our mission to change the way the world gets built," said Chase Gilbert, president of Built. "Lender members using Built have a streamlined experience for borrowers, builders and internal staff and the transparency to power their efficient operations while reducing risk."

"Our mission at The Mortgage Collaborative is to empower our lender members across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise and improved compliance," said Rich Swerbinsky, chief operating officer for The Mortgage Collaborative. "We're proud to bring Built to the Preferred Partner Network to give our construction lending members a distinct advantage in the growing construction loan market."

About The Mortgage Collaborative:

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America. The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA). For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com.

About Built:

Built is the leading provider of secure, cloud-based construction lending software. Built's collaboration platform helps lenders streamline the draw management process and revolutionizes the experience delivered to their borrowers and builders through real-time transparency and faster access to draws. With a completely digital process, lenders are also able to use the data for proactive risk management and unprecedented portfolio insights. Built serves small, regional and national lenders coast-to-coast. To find out more visit http://www.getbuilt.com. join Built Technologies on LinkedIn or follow Built on Twitter at @BuiltTechnology.

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The Mortgage Collaborative Eclipses Industry with Lender-Focused Initiatives Launched at its 2017 Summer Conference

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- In the shadow of the first full solar eclipse in 38 years in the continental United States, The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) held its largest conference to date with nearly 300 members and vendor partners in attendance. TMC has extended its significant membership growth with 20 new members joining the cooperative since its 2017 Winter Conference less than six months ago.

During its Nashville summer conference event, the industry's premier lender cooperative introduced a series of initiatives that will strengthen its members' ability to operate a dynamic lending business more profitably.

"Our growth both in membership and member benefits is a tremendous validation of our founders' vision," said John Robbins, CMB, TMC Chairman. "We knew in 2013 that lenders were hungry for industry alliances that would actually improve their businesses, and that is what we've built."

Following are TMC initiatives launched at its 2017 Summer Conference:

* TMC Direct, powered by Resitrader, unites the TMC lender network with Resitrader technology, delivering a dynamic and interactive marketplace for whole loan trading and vendor orders.

"We're honored to support the remarkable growth and market presence of TMC," said John Ardy, CEO of Resitrader and chairman of TMC's Lender Member Engagement Committee. "We look forward to a relationship that takes full advantage of TMC's market expertise and alliances."

* TMC Benchmarking allows members to compare production and operational metrics among their TMC peers via a simple data submission interface delivering valuable insights in an easy-to-understand report.

"As our market evolves, the need for business Intelligence has never been more vital to making sound business decisions," said Jason Madiedo, president of Alterra Home Loans. "TMC has taken business intelligence to the next level by combining real time data and technology with regular ongoing peer-to-peer live interactions. This enables companies like Alterra to be exceptionally responsive and confident in our key decisions."

* TMC Affordable Lending Outreach is a pilot program offering affordable lending support and education for select TMC lenders through educational resources and materials provided by Fannie Mae to promote expanded lending to low- and moderate-income borrowers, rural and manufactured housing communities. Following its 2017 pilot, TMC plans to expand the initiative in 2018, allowing additional members of the cooperative to participate.

"TMC is pleased to promote affordable lending options to traditionally underserved markets in all corners of America with support from Fannie Mae," said David G. Kittle, vice chairman and president of The Mortgage Collaborative. "Whether it's rural areas or manufactured housing, TMC is committed to ensuring that mortgage access is available in all markets to households of modest means."

About The Mortgage Collaborative

Based in San Diego, The Mortgage Collaborative was founded in 2013 to empower mortgage lenders across the country with better financial execution, reduced costs, enhanced expertise, improved compliance, and to help its members access the dynamic and changing consumer base in America.

The association is managed by its founding members: John Robbins, CMB; David Kittle, CMB; Gary Acosta, CEO of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP); and Jim Park, former chair of the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA). Robbins and Kittle are former chairmen of the Mortgage Bankers Association of America (MBA).

For more information, visit: http://www.mortgagecollaborative.com/.

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Kraft Technology Group, LLC to Undergo International MSP & Cloud Certification

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Kraft Technology Group today announced that it will undergo the MSPAlliance's MSP/Cloud Verify Program (MSPCV), the oldest certification for cloud computing and managed services. The MSPCV is based on the 10 control objectives of the Unified Certification Standard for Cloud & MSPs.

The MSPCV was the first certification created specifically for the managed services and cloud industry. Every certification comes with a written report with the entire process documented, validated and signed by a 3rd party accounting firm. The MSPCV has been reviewed by governmental agencies and regulatory bodies across the globe and used and accepted in 5 continents around the world.

"The MSPCV examination is a rigorous certification process that benchmarks and verifies the quality of the company providing cloud and/or managed services," said Charles Weaver, MSPAlliance CEO. "We are very proud to have Kraft Technology Group undertake this important milestone for cloud and MSPs."

MSPCV was created, using a wide base of criteria, to certify cloud and Managed IT Solution Providers thereby ensuring that they have met and exceed well-established standards of excellence and client care.

Customers who select a company that is part of the MSPCV can also rest assured that their IT solution provider has met and exceeded the following standards dealing with:
* Corporate Risk Management
* Documentation
* Service & Program Change Management
* Event Management
* Logical Security
* Data privacy, security, and integrity
* Physical security
* Managed services SLA, reporting, and billing
* Corporate health
* Company is under constant external review from the MSPAlliance and the IT profession to continually maintain and improve standards of care.

"We see the MSPCV certification as a differentiator for Kraft Technology Group in the market. Our clients deserve to have the assurance we take the management of their I.T. operations seriously and that we are operating in a safe and secure manner," said Don Baham, President of Kraft Technology Group.

ABOUT KRAFT TECHNOLOGY GROUP:
Kraft Technology Group, LLC (KTG) provides Computer Services, I.T. Security, Network Support and Managed I.T. Services in the greater Nashville area and beyond. Our mission is to empower small and midsize businesses headquartered in Tennessee to efficiently & securely utilize best of breed technology, so they can focus on reaching and exceeding their strategic goals.

KTG is celebrating its 25th year in operation this year. KTG is part of KraftCPAs family of companies who has been operating since 1958 and is a pillar of the Nashville area business community. For more information, visit https://www.kraftgrp.com/.

ABOUT MSPALLIANCE:
MSPAlliance(r) is a global industry association and accrediting body for the Cyber Security, Cloud Computing and Managed Services Provider (MSP) industry. Established in 2000 with the objective of helping MSPs become better MSPs.

Today, MSPAlliance has more than 30,000 cloud computing and manage service provider corporate members across the globe and works in a collaborative effort to assist its members, along with foreign and domestic governments, on creating standards, setting policies and establishing best practices. For more information, visit https://mspalliance.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Don Baham
Kraft Technology Group
info@kraftgrp.com
Phone: 615-782-4254

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Universities Embrace Digital Transformation Through the Adoption of the Tealpass Automated Classroom and Event Check-In Platform

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tealpass, the makers of cloud-based automated Bluetooth check-in technology, announce the availability of its simple, reliable and secure mobile platform solution to increase student retention and success and provide data analytics for better decision making. With Tealpass, the once manually intensive and time-consuming task of taking class and event attendance can be done without professors, staff or students having to take action.

"Tealpass has allowed us to streamline student check-in using mobile phones. Their Bluetooth platform has automated our manual attendance processes for required credit and now allows us to accurately and quickly account for thousands of students in a single event," said Mike Green, Senior Vice President and CIO of Information Technology, Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. "The Tealpass dashboard allows us to easily account for analytical reporting, and enables us to route the data back into our own student information systems. We chose Tealpass because it's secure, reliable and easy to install and maintain."

Universities are investing in automated proximity check-in technology because data shows that attendance is a precursor to student success. With over 250,000 users since its launch in 2016, Tealpass is accelerating mobile engagement in higher education from small private colleges to large NCAA Division 1 universities and Ivy League schools.

"Research shows that attendance is a critical component to student success and retention, but it is a tedious and time-consuming process," said Tim Downey, CEO of Tealpass. "The Tealpass solution solves the problem of the manually intensive process of student check-in with an automated and effortless solution that leverages our everyday mobile devices. The result is enhanced student engagement with a positive impact on student outcomes."

Tealpass is a revolutionary check-in platform powered by BluCycles, a division of ComputeCycles, that makes checking in easier and more seamless than ever.

"Tealpass has created a one-step check in, even in situations where WiFi is spotty. No WiFi, no problem," said Van Simmons, ComputeCycles General Manager. "By using BluCycles' Bluetooth LE technology, Tealpass users can simply pull out their phone and with a single click of a button provide authenticated verification that they were present for an event. The Tealpass solution scales seamlessly from small events with a handful of people, to events with thousands of attendees."

Tealpass has uses for venues and conferences too by eliminating long lines and wait times, so you're in the heart of the action quicker.

Tealpass offers a simple, secure, and reliable mobile phone platform that:
* Turns your student's phones into a check-in tool, improving accuracy and saving time.
* Uses Bluetooth technology to know when a student walks into a room.
* Performance rates of over 18,000 check-ins recorded in under 3 minutes.
* Is secure, simple and can be setup quickly.
* Has a robust dashboard for easy class roster set up and captures FERPA-compliant data analytics.

About Tealpass:

Tealpass is a Bluetooth Low Energy Check-in Platform that allows users to turn their mobile phone into a check-in device. Users can check-in by either waiving their phone over another mobile device such as an iPad, or by tapping a button saying to self-check-in when in the proximity of another Bluetooth device. Tealpass believes that with their Bluetooth Check-in Platform, they can begin the process of eliminating the use and need for Plastic ID Cards.

The Tealpass platform transforms higher-education institutions by allowing professors and event staff to increase their productivity and enhance the student experience. Dedicated to developing a simple, easy-to-implement cloud-based mobile solution, Tealpass brings digital transformation to university campuses by automating student check-in.

To learn more about Tealpass visit https://tealpass.com/.

About BluCycles:

BluCycles is creating the next wave for BLE and sensor/ Internet of Things (IoT) applications. BluCycles make the complex seem intuitively simple.

With the use of BluCycles' framework, the company believes in a concept called the Internet of People (IoP) as opposed to the Internet of Things (IoT). Powerful smart devices which communicate using the IoT's natural language (BLE) are now being carried everywhere by people, not just being attached to Things. These devices carry high-speed internet connections, an impactful array of sensor technology and the ability to authenticate quickly and reliably. Information: blucycles.com.

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Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases the Daleo Entrance to Mammoth Cave

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the purchase of the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave, the longest cave system in the world. The land surrounding the entrance, now named the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve, is one mile east of Mammoth Cave National Park and protects 88 acres of classic karst on the Mammoth Cave Plateau.

The Daleo Entrance is now the only entrance to the Mammoth Cave system outside the national park owned by a conservation organization.

The preserve includes a number of caves, most notably the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave. The Daleo entrance is a significant portal into much of the cave system, and its acquisition is important in the overall goal of protecting the unique resources of the longest cave on earth.

"With this acquisition, SCCi continues its mission of protecting significant caves in the southeast United States," said SCCi Board Chair, Brian Krebs. "Now, the Daleo Entrance to the Roppel section of Mammoth Cave will be protected forever and accessible for recreational caving and scientific exploration. It is with great pride we announce this purchase and look forward to working with the broader cave conservation community of Kentucky."

SCCi would like to recognize the National Speleological Society (NSS) for its gift of $5,000 toward the purchase of the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve. The NSS is a non-profit organization dedicated to the exploration, study, and protection of caves and their environments, and foster fellowship among cavers.

Those interested in supporting the Elroy and Marilyn Daleo Cave Preserve acquisition and stewardship, can do so here: http://scci.org/daleo.

As part of National Park Week, SCCi held a formal announcement at the Mammoth Cave National Park Visitor's Center. The Cave Research Foundation (CRF) hosted a reception and meet & greet with SCCi following the announcement.

About Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc.:

SCCi currently protects 171 caves on 31 preserves in 6 states. Founded in 1991, SCCi is the world's largest land conservancy dedicated solely to cave conservation. SCCi conserves some of the Southeast's most significant wild caves, while protecting the habitat of many endangered animals, preserving historic artifacts, and providing some of the country's best recreational caving anywhere. Southeastern Cave Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

For more information, visit http://scci.org

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Hellboy Hell Water Selects XXX Distillery LLC of Sevierville and Pigeon Forge Tennessee

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. -- Dark Horse Comics and Prestige Imports LLC has selected XXX Distillery LLC's two locations to produce Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey. "We selected these craft distillers based on product quality, production capability and great tasting cinnamon whiskey," says Tom Cleaver, Prestige Imports LLC founder, "after an exhausted search of distilleries from around the United States."

XXX Distillery LLC's two locations in Sevierville and Pigeon Forge will craft produce, bottle and ship product to distributors across America. Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey is based on the best-selling comic book character Hellboy created by Mike Mignola. Hell Water is craft distilled, small batch naturally flavored cinnamon whiskey.

As seen in the Dark Horse series "Hellboy," American soldiers discovered Hellboy on December 23, 1944 after a Nazi experiment brought him to our world. Hellboy is the primary agent for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense (B.P.R.D.) a fictional organization charged with protecting America from the occult, paranormal & supernatural.

Hellboy Hell Water is micro-distilled, hand bottled and styled in the old traditional process of making Southern Corn Whiskey. Old fashioned corn whiskey uses only the finest corn, natural ingredients, spring water, glassware and craftsmanship.

Hellboy Hell Water National Launch -- Grand Opening April 14, 2017 Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

See below what makes XXX Distillery LLC the Winning Micro Distillery:
1) Made In the Smokey Mountains
2) High Quality 66.6 Proof (Super Smooth)
3) Micro-Distilled / Hand Crafted / Small Batches
4) Proprietary Mashbill - Corn, Wheat and Barley
5) Natural Cinnamon Flavoring (Hellishly Delicious)
6) English Mountain Spring Water (Smokey Mountains)
7) The Finest 750 ml Glassware, Tamper Proof Caps and Labels.

See below information regarding today's Comic Book Industry:
1) Hellboy Comics - Over 1 Million Facebook Followers
2) Dark Horse Comics - Over 380,000 Twitter Followers
3) Over 24 Million American Comic Book Consumers
4) Over 150 Comic Book Conventions across America.

The Grand Opening:
XXX Distillery LLC Pigeon Forge opens Friday April 14, 2017 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. We welcome all to taste our great Tennessee Moonshine, Whiskey & Hellboy Hell Water Cinnamon Whiskey.

Locations:
XXX Distillery LLC, 3303 Wears Valley Rd., Sevierville, TN 37862.

XXX Distillery LLC, 3435 Teaster Ln., Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

More information: http://tnxxxmoonshine.com/.

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New Dating App Focuses on Hearts not Heads

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Most online dating profiles start with a request to upload a headshot, but this newly-launched dating app has something else in mind. The Hart app from Hydroponic LLC is the first dating app that features no headshots, but focuses on creativity instead.

"It's a new era for making dating connections," says Scott Webb, the app's creator. "It's ideal for people who are less photogenic and prefer to make an introduction based on another connection."

People will use their creativity rather than their physical wiles to attract those of like-mind.

A blogger for the "Urban Dater" agrees and says, "Intelligence is the next thing in dating," and predicts the new Hart dating app will be too.

Webb was inspired to create the app after attending a Rolling Stones concert. He was struck that rock stars like Mick Jagger and Keith Richards could never have competed on an app like Tinder, but still drove women crazy anyway.

Raw talent often contributes to the magnetism. For example, someone might be able to spin words into beautiful poetry or run a five-minute mile, but are overlooked because their beauty runs deeper than what presents at the surface.

Shouldn't there be a way to highlight those abilities?

"Real relationships are more complex and 'commonality through expression' may be the better variable," Webb suggests. "The ability to articulate also drives the app user's potential success."

The Hart app provides the ideal platform for showcasing graphics, sketches or photos of their creative inventions or unique interests. They can also add up to five words to their presentation. Other interested users make comments or "write a critique." If the artist and the critique resonate, it's a match. Upgrades can also be made for less money than other apps.

David Basacco, CEO with the app development company, RhinoActive, says they chose to work on this because it really fills a niche. "We were excited about it from day one," he says.

The free Hart app is available on iTunes at: https://goo.gl/RhuW2w

Visit: http://www.lovehartapp.com/.

Media Contact:
Scott Webb
LoveHartApp.com
615-554-9666
info@lovehartapp.com

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