Construction and Building, Education and Schools, Free News Articles, HVAC Heating and Cooling

Partnership with Energy Optimizers, USA, saves Shawnee Local Schools more than $394,000 in utility costs over three years

TIPP CITY, Ohio -- When Shawnee Local Schools partnered with Energy Optimizers, USA, on an extensive energy management project in 2013, the district expected to save about $117,500 annually.

The numbers are in, and they show the district has outperformed expectations by more than $40,000 over a three-year period.

From June 2014 through May 2017, the district reduced its energy costs by more than $394,000. Electric consumption is down by 12.9 percent, and gas consumption is down by 12.7 percent. The savings are normalized, or adjusted to account for outliers in weather conditions and costs.

"With this project, the Shawnee Local Schools administration set out with a very clear goal of improving lighting and air quality while saving taxpayer dollars," said James Spyker, Shawnee Local Schools Facility Manager. "By investing in relatively simple and proven energy conservation measures, we have cut our utility bills by a staggering amount. This is great news for our district and our taxpayers, but most of all, for our students. The dollars we are saving have a direct impact on our classrooms."

The project, completed in May 2014, included energy-efficient upgrades to the district's interior and exterior lighting systems and computer systems; the installation of occupancy sensors and smart kitchen controls; and retrofits to the district's boilers and chillers.

The majority of the project was funded through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission's House Bill 264 program, enabling the district to make cost-cutting improvements at no expense to taxpayers while ensuring the guaranteed savings of the project were met or exceeded.

The amount of energy saved by the project is equivalent to removing more than 144 cars from the road or preserving more than 219 acres of trees, according to Greg Smith, president of Energy Optimizers, USA.

"By championing a smarter way to manage their energy use, Shawnee Local Schools' administration and Board of Education have demonstrated that they are focused on the health of their finances and their community," said Smith. "The district has saved a tremendous amount on its utility bills and is actively conserving natural resources, and those savings will continue to accumulate. That's a win-win for the present and the future."

About Energy Optimizers, USA:
Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition in 2016.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 877-1919.

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Tipp City Public Library expects to cut utility expenses by $5,700 through partnership with local firm Energy Optimizers, USA

TIPP CITY, Ohio -- The Tipp City Public Library is partnering with local energy management firm Energy Optimizers, USA, to upgrade its lighting systems to LED, a move that is expected to generate an annual savings of $5,700.

The savings will be gained through both improved energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs. LED lighting uses an average of 60 percent less energy and lasts five times longer than the systems being replaced. The lighting also puts out less heat, which will help keep cooling bills in check during the summer months.

"We are pleased to work with a local company to enhance our lighting, reduce our environmental footprint and make better use of taxpayer dollars," said Lisa E. Santucci, Director, with Tipp City Public Library. "This is going to be a noticeable improvement that will transform how patrons interact with their library."

While the project will boost the library's bottom line, it also directly benefits library patrons. LED lighting offers a quality of light that is very close to natural sunlight, which creates a more comfortable environment for reading.

Energy Optimizers, USA, President Greg Smith said he is proud to be partnering with a cornerstone of the community that his company calls home. "This is a win-win project that truly benefits the entire community," he noted. "Not only will the new lighting create more inviting spaces, but the dollars saved can be invested in resources that benefit Tipp City residents."

The project includes a 10-year material warranty.

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with educational, governmental, commercial and industrial customers to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. The company was named to the INC. Magazine Top 500 list of fastest growing companies in the U.S. (2014), was named the Fastest Growing Company in the region for two consecutive years by the Dayton Business Journal (2013, 2014), and was named a finalist in the Dayton Business Journal Best Places To Work competition in 2016.

To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit the website at http://energyoptusa.com or call them at (937) 877-1919.

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Global DMS Valuation Management Platform is Now Integrated with Black Knight’s LoanSphere Exchange Technology

LANSDALE, Pa. -- Global DMS, a leading provider of cloud-based valuation management software, announced that it has integrated with Black Knight's LoanSphere Exchange platform, an online, collaborative technology that connects more than 25,000 mortgage industry service and solution providers.

This integration provides a gateway that helps support easy, secure lender access to Global DMS' comprehensive eTrac valuation management platform from their loan origination system (LOS), such as Black Knight's LoanSphere Empower and LoanSphere LendingSpace LOS, which are integrated with LoanSphere Exchange.

Global DMS' integration with LoanSphere Exchange enables lenders to order, check the status in real-time, review and upload completed appraisal files into the LOS. The bi-directional integration streamlines data exchange and facilitates ease of communication between the platforms. This eliminates the re-entry of data from initial ordering through review, thus reducing errors, ensuring compliance, cutting costs and dramatically speeding up the appraisal process.

Black Knight's Exchange technology provides integration, data management, decisioning support and workflow management to facilitate transactions between lenders and their service providers through a single, secure online platform.

"Through this integration, we significantly extend our reach to lenders that use Black Knight technology," said Vladimir Bien-Aime, president and CEO at Global DMS. "As a result of constantly changing legislation and higher origination costs, an increasing number of lenders are looking for an easy, cost-effective way to bring the appraisal function in-house. With Exchange, lenders essentially now have plug-and-play LOS integration to eTrac, which completely supports an in-house appraisal panel model, automates the entire valuation management process, and requires little-to-no IT resources to maintain."

"We are pleased to welcome Global DMS as one of Black Knight's Exchange integration partners in support of our commitment to reduce the time, cost and complexity to originate loans," said Tom Peterson, president, Lending Solutions division at Black Knight. "Mutual clients will be able to access a seamless integration to operate an in-house appraisal group on a national or regional level."

eTrac is a single-source valuation management platform that automates key aspects of the valuation process: vendor management, appraisal ordering, assigning orders, tracking status in real-time, handling accounting functions, appraisal delivery based on lender preferences, reviewing appraisals, and finally selling them via connectivity to the Uniform Collateral Data Portal (UCDP) and Electronic Appraisal Delivery portal. eTrac's configurable workflow engine establishes a smooth, workflow-driven process that removes manual touchpoints. eTrac helps support lender compliance with changing state-based rules, federal laws, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Dodd-Frank Act.

About Global DMS:
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Global DMS is a leading provider of commercial and residential real estate valuation solutions catering to lenders, servicers, AMCs, appraisers and other real estate entities. The company's solution set is cost effectively delivered on a software-as-a-service (SaaS) transactional basis that ensures compliance adherence, reduces costs, increases efficiencies and expedites the entire real estate appraisal process.

The company's solutions include its eTrac valuation management platform, eTrac WebForms, Global Kinex, AVMs, the MISMO Appraisal Review System (MARS), AMC State Regulations, ATOM (Appraisal Tracking on Mobile), and AMCmatch.com. For more information, visit the company's web site http://www.globaldms.com/ or call (877) 866-2747.

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iMobie AnyTrans Is Ready to Transfer and Manage Data from Android Devices

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- iMobie Inc., a leading software developer focused on Android and iOS, today proudly announces that its flagship product AnyTrans is now able to transfer and manage photos, messages, contacts, videos, apps and more from Android devices, even make a seamless transition from Android to Android, or iOS to Android.

Built on uniquely innovative technologies, it also comes as the only Android data manager that can download online videos & music from 900+ online sites, no matter to device or computer. Better still, iMobie gives away this $39.99 Android manager as a FREE gift to reward all users in the beginning of 2018, from Jan. 3 to Jan. 17, 2018 - available worldwide.

Get AnyTrans(r) Android manager for FREE: https://www.imobie.com/special/anytrans-new-year-giveaway-2018.htm

"AnyTrans has already successfully helped more than 10 million iOS users to transfer, back up and manage their data during the past 5 years - and we've got feedback from thousands of Android users, who also expect to manage Android data in an easy way," said Frank Kong, CEO of iMobie. "Regarding that, we developed AnyTrans to help Android users to transfer and manage data easily, securely and flawlessly. What counts is, users can download their favored videos or music directly to Android and enjoy them offline."

Download AnyTrans to manage Android data: https://www.imobie.com/anytrans/download.htm

The benefits you will get from AnyTrans Android manager:

Transfer both Android and iOS data across any Android devices:
AnyTrans can move all your Android data like photos, videos, messages, apps to any Android device, computer, or vice versa. You can also make a seamless switch from iOS to Android, for a full transition or just some of the files.

Take care of all your Android data in a familiar way:
Your important messages, contacts, photos, videos and more are visible in well-organized order. You can edit your contacts, add albums, export your data & files by easy drag-and-drop, etc. - you can do more than you expect with AnyTrans!

Download fantastic videos and audio offline from 900+ sites:
As all-in-one software, it downloads your lossless music, interesting videos, TV shows from 900+ online sites to computer, even to your Android device directly. Now you can enjoy all your favored music and videos offline, anywhere, anytime.

Learn more about AnyTrans Android manager: https://www.imobie.com/anytrans/android-manager.htm

Surprising gifts you will get from time-limited offer:
To reward customers' long-term support, iMobie gives away the $39.99 AnyTrans for everyone during Jan. 3 to Jan. 17, 2018. Users can also get a lucky chance to win the latest Samsung Galaxy S8 or HUAWEI Mate 10.

Get $39.99 AnyTrans for FREE and win Samsung Galaxy S8 or HUAWEI Mate 10 here: https://www.imobie.com/special/anytrans-new-year-giveaway-2018.htm

About iMobie Inc.:
iMobie Inc. was established at the end of 2011, located in Tianfu Software Park (China), a place gathering many talented software engineers. More information: https://www.imobie.com/

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SecuGen to Unveil New Hamster Pro 10 Ultra-Slim Fingerprint Reader and U10 Sensor at CES 2018

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- SecuGen is pleased to announce the unveiling of the soon to be released Hamster Pro(TM) 10 fingerprint reader. The Hamster Pro(TM) 10 is the smallest and lowest priced fingerprint in SecuGen's growing line of high quality fingerprint products.

The Hamster Pro 10 is a Mobile ID FAP 10, FBI Certified fingerprint reader that is compatible with SecuGen's free SDKs. This ultra-slim, sleek unit fits perfectly anywhere to secure your desktop, laptop, and even your Android cell phone. Developers will want to add Hamster Pro 10 compatibility to their software to enable affordable fingerprint biometric security for all users.

The Hamster Pro 10 is powered by SecuGen's U10 optical sensor. The U10 is among the smallest, high image quality optical fingerprint sensors on the market today with a thickness of just over 13 millimeters.

"With the Hamster Pro 10, our team has taken SecuGen's optical fingerprint technology and scaled it down to a tiny sensor while retaining its renowned image quality," said Dan Riley, SecuGen's VP of Engineering. "The almost unbelievably small U10 sensor inside is a remarkable feat of engineering. This is what our developer partners have been asking for, and we have delivered."

Won Lee, CEO of SecuGen added, "As always, we are relentless in our pursuit of higher quality and better products at increasingly lower price points. Our team has done it again, and our partners are giving us amazing feedback, including a major manufacturer for a laptop design that incorporates the U10 sensor. We are very proud of these new products."

The Hamster Pro 10 and U10 are scheduled for release in early Q2 of 2018. Both products will be on display at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, January 9 through 12, 2018 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, in booth #21767 of South Hall.

About SecuGen:

SecuGen Corporation (SecuGen.com) is the world's leading provider of advanced, optical fingerprint recognition technology, products, tools and platforms for physical and information security. SecuGen designs and develops FBI-certified fingerprint readers and OEM components, developer kits and software, including NIST/MINEX-compliant algorithms. Known for high quality, ruggedness, and price-performance, SecuGen's products are used across a wide range of industries, market segments and applications around the world including insurance and banking, medical and health care, point of sale, logical and physical access control, mobile devices, AFIS and law enforcement, and national ID and voter ID projects.

Learn more at: https://secugen.com/

SecuGen is a registered trademark of SecuGen Corp. in the United States and other countries.

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Bank of Southern California N.A. Opens Orange County Office

SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), a community business bank headquartered in San Diego, has announced the opening of a production office in Orange County in the city of Orange, Calif. In addition, the bank said it is actively looking to expand into other Southern California markets, as the company continues to grow the banks franchise throughout the Southern California region.

"The bank currently serves many clients who are based in Orange and Los Angeles counties, so our expansion into Orange County was the next, natural extension of our planned growth," said Nathan Rogge, president/CEO, Bank of Southern California. "The Orange County market is attractive, not only because of its proximity to the bank's existing footprint, but also because of the number of thriving and prosperous businesses in the region left unserved by larger regional and national banks."

Rogge said the new Orange County production office, staffed by business development officers and a few administrative employees will focus on originating business relationships with financing and cash management needs who desire the personal services of a dedicated Account Officer, but who are also comfortable managing their banking electronically through services such as online banking and bill payment, remote deposit capture, mobile banking, and electronic cash vault.

"The company's strategic vision is to become a leading community business bank serving the Southern California region, and grow into the bank's name as it implies," said Rogge. "Bank of Southern California has grown significantly in recent years through a combination of organic growth and acquisition, and we are continuing to pursue new market growth opportunities in 2018.

"Our clients recognize the value of our relationship-based, solutions driven approach, which combines the sophisticated financial expertise and tools of a large bank with the genuine, personalized service and local engagement of a community bank. We are pleased that we can now better serve Orange County businesses," concluded Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:
A growing community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed, and offers a range of financial products to individuals, professional, and small-to-medium sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with its clients. The Bank currently operates seven branches in San Diego and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, and a production office in Orange County.

For more information, please visit https://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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EPIC and Qualified Plan Advisors Announce Collaboration Agreement for the Benefit of Ascende Wealth Advisor Retirement Plan Consulting Clients

HOUSTON, Texas -- EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, the retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting subsidiary of EPIC Holdings, announced today a collaboration agreement between EPIC's Houston-based Ascende Wealth Advisors, Inc. (AWAI) and Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA), a division of Prime Capital Investment Advisors. QPA is a federally regulated investment advisor with more than 30 years of specialized expertise in 401k planning advisory services and private wealth management advisory services.

Due to changing and ever evolving regulations, the provision of retirement planning and consulting services has become increasingly more complex and challenging. To respond to these challenges, EPIC investigated a number of options, and felt that aligning themselves with a highly qualified specialty firm would best serve expanding client needs.

The result is a collaboration agreement and partnership with QPA that expands the resources available to both current and future EPIC clients. Under this agreement the AWAI team will become employees of QPA, who will now be utilized as a third party investment advisory partner for EPIC clients requiring these services.

QPA manages a very large retirement practice with offices and specialized resources around the country that will now be available to the retirement consulting team that has been serving Ascende/EPIC clients.

Under the agreement QPA will assume existing AWAI investment advisory contracts, so that clients will have the same service team.

About EPIC:

EPIC is a unique and innovative retail property & casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage and consulting firm. EPIC has created a values-based, client-focused culture that attracts and retains top talent, fosters employee satisfaction and loyalty and sustains a high level of customer service excellence.

EPIC team members have consistently recognized their company as a "Best Place to Work" in multiple regions and as a "Best Place to Work in the Insurance Industry" nationally.

EPIC now has more than 1,400 team members operating from 50 offices across the U.S., providing Property & Casualty, Employee Benefits, Specialty Programs and Private Client solutions to more than 20,000 clients.

With run rate revenues greater than $400 million, EPIC ranks among the top 20 retail insurance brokers in the United States. Backed by Oak Hill Capital Partners, the company continues to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions across the country. For additional information, please visit https://www.epicbrokers.com/.

About Qualified Plan Advisors:

Qualified Plan Advisors (QPA) is an independent, results driven advisory firm and fiduciary partner, comprised of a team of ERISA attorneys, over 70 advisors and more than 50 professional staff. QPA provides consulting services that are designed to deliver an à la carte experience to plan sponsors with either single or multiple needs. Please visit https://qualifiedplanadvisors.com/ to learn more.

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TuneFab Apple Music Converter for Windows updated to be fully compatible with Win 10/8/7/Vista/XP

HONG KONG, China -- TuneFab (www.tunefab.com), an advanced and professional digital program solution developer, today officially announced the new version with updates of its popular Apple/iTunes Music, Audible/iTunes audiobooks formats conversion software - TuneFab Apple Music Converter.

The product is one of the most powerful tools to achieve the format conversion of audio files, for the cause of being more compatible with Win 10/8/7/Vista/XP and the latest iTunes version.

TuneFab always sticks to the aim - "bring free to digital life." It provides the applications of developing audio and converting audio in Apple Music and iTunes Store, or any other audio files such as audiobooks.

Since TuneFab Apple Music Converter has provided wonderful services on its full control over the conversion of audio files, such as Apple Music, iTunes Music, iTunes audiobooks, Audible audiobooks, etc. Therefore, the release of the new version of the software is significant for not only our company but also users. With the amazing new updates, TuneFab Apple Music Converter will also fix the problem that happened before and offer much more reliable and compatible, safer solution to audio files conversion.

"We are always struggling for the satisfaction of customers and aim at providing the most professional but easy-to-grasp services for them. Hence, TuneFab Apple Music Converter would easily become outstanding versus other conversion services," stated John Smith, the founder of TuneFab, when he explained the reason to set up and design TuneFab. Holding this concept, we could now go further to know what features TuneFab Apple Music Converter actually owns.

Check out the amazing features of TuneFab Apple Music Converter (Windows) below:
• Support converting music tracks, audiobooks - Users are able to convert any Apple Music files to MP3/AC3/FLAC/AIFF and convert M4B/AA/AAX audiobooks to MP3;
• Extracting audio track from videos - TuneFab Apple Music Converter has the ability to extract audio track from movies, TV shows, music videos without limitation and save in MP3 format with lossless quality;
• Acceptance of many popular output formats such as MP3, M4A, FLAC, AC3, AIFF, etc.
• Be accessible to iTunes library - users can read the iTunes library from the software directly;
• Customizable settings;
• Fast conversion with high quality and easy-operating steps - adjustable conversion speed from 1X to 16X.

"TuneFab Apple Music Converter is a useful and compatible tool for everyone. I didn't meet any difficulty while working with this program. I have downloaded many Apple Music tracks but these music files can't be sync to my iPod. After I used this program to convert these Apple Music to MP3, I can sync them to iPod successfully now. It is really a user-friendly conversion program!" said Richard, a user of TuneFab Apple Music Converter.

Price and Availability:
TuneFab Apple Music Converter is available for Windows and Mac. Users are able to download the software for free -- providing 3-minute audio conversion in free trial version. Or users can pay $39.95 for the full version.

Overview of TuneFab Apple Music Converter Windows Version:
http://www.tunefab.com/apple-music-converter/

Download Site (direct downloads):

For Windows: http://www.tunefab.com/downloads/apple-music-converter.exe

For Mac: http://www.tunefab.com/downloads/apple-music-converter.dmg


About TuneFab:
TuneFab, gathering many talented and excellent engineers, is specialized in audio development and video conversion applications. Up to now, TuneFab has released three amazing programs such as TuneFab Apple Music Converter, M4V Converter and Screen Recorder. TuneFab Apple Music Converter is specialized in destroying the barriers of music files purchased in the Apple Music and iTunes Store by format conversion.

While TuneFab M4V Converter focus on obtaining the full control over M4V video files purchased or rented on iTunes Store. Moreover, the new product, TuneFab Screen Recorder concentrates on solving the problem of failing to download movies from some websites, which have the limitation to users to download movies. If you want to read more details, please check out this website: http://www.tunefab.com/

TuneFab always holds the attitude - "Bring Free to Digital Life," and we are trying to make our programs or services more helpful, convenient, and simple.

If you have more questions or comments on any TuneFab software, please visit our official website: http://www.tunefab.com/ or reach our email address: contact@tunefab.com by sending emails.

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East Coast Track Stars Heat Up Cold New Year’s Eve Second Prelim of The 44th Annual Colgate Women’s Games

BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Rising young stars and returning champions from all over the East Coast shared the spotlight throughout this holiday weekend at the second preliminary meets of the nation's largest women's amateur track and field series, the Colgate Women's Games. Extreme cold temps had little effect on top contenders, some who come from as far as New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Virginia and Georgia, as they continue to improve an already fast national pace.

Friday in the High School division, Manhattan sprinter Brianna White of Leman High School stepped up a notch with an impressive double win in the 55M (7.24) and the 200m (25.89). Her 55M race was her first victory in two seasons over reigning champion Iantha Wright of Jamaica, Queens, and her 200M win earns White her fourteenth first place sprint victory in major meets throughout 2017.

Returning hurdles champion Sophia Myers of Queens High School of Teaching, won the 55MH in 8.21; continuing an undefeated streak that began week one of last season's series.

Brooklyn's Daniella Griffith of Medgar Evers Prep won the 400 Meters in 1:00.16; Athing Mu of Trenton High School in New Jersey scored her second consecutive double win with improved times in both distance events, crossing the tape first in the 800M (2:18.81) and 1500M (4:53.82). In the High Jump, with event champion My'Khiyah Williams out this week, Phoebe Myers of Young Women's Leadership School cleared the bar at 5'2" for the win; and Manhattan's Mariam Cisse won the Shot Put with a toss of 10.78M.

In the Mid School Division on Saturday, 12 yr-old Avery Lewis of Westtown School in West Chester, PA remains one of the fastest young sprinters in the nation, scoring another double win in the 55M (7.19) and 200M (25.15). The four-time Colgate Women's Games sprint record-holder's performance in the 200M was another personal record for Lewis. Having won the 55M at the first preliminary meet in another personal best (7.16), officials said her times are likely among the fastest in the nation for a twelve year-old this year.

Meet Director Cheryl Toussaint said, "Avery continues to bring her A game each season, and her participation has created an especially high level of excitement ever since she began competing in our Elementary A division. She's also an excellent student as well as a phenomenal athlete."

Toussaint adds that the Colgate Women's Games strive to retain a welcoming atmosphere for athletes of all abilities. "Our goal is to help girls of all ages build self-esteem through friendly competition, encouraging them to discover and then challenge their own limits," she said.

Toussaint said the Colgate Women's Games have become a proving ground, drawing top athletic talent and have produced hundreds of national champions, and with last summer's six alumnae Olympic Team USA, 26 former Olympians. More importantly, she adds they continue to have a positive effect on countless lives over more than four decades.

"The number of participants and the size of the crowds made up of families and friends, some who travel great distances is evidence the Colgate Women's Games continue to be such an important event, and we are so pleased that thousands of participants and their families chose to celebrate their New Year's weekend with us in Brooklyn this weekend."

In the Mid School Division on Saturday, Peyton Rollins of Andrews Middle School was among those who travelled the furthest to compete, all the way from Massachusetts to win the 55MH in 8.31. Rollins, who placed second overall at last year's Colgate Women's Games, had more than a dozen first place wins in hurdles races at major regional meets throughout 2017.

Simone Kelly of Wissahickon Middle School in Ambler, PA won the the 400M in 59.61; Last year's first place finalist Alina LaForest of Drexel Neumann Academy, Chester, PA won the 800M in 2:21.10; Brooklyn's Rainn Sheppard of MS 313 won the 1500M in 4:53.70; and Rowan Houston of Rye Country Day School cleared the High Jump bar at 5'2" for her second win and personal best jump. Melissa Aymil of Mendham Middle School in Brookside, NJ retains her lead in the shot put with a personal best toss of 10.65M.

Among Sunday, New Years Eve's Elementary School B division highlights; Philadelphia's Amirah Nesmith, last year's first place finalist in the 200M, ran a 55M tie with Brooklyn's Kaela Swift of Success Academy Bed-Stuy, both finishing in 7.9. Swift won the 55M at the first prelim in 7.88.

Damira Allen of Chester School of the Arts, Chester PA, last year's Colgate Women's Games' Division A 800M finals champion and Special Awards winner for "Outstanding Competitor....", now leads Division B after winning the 800M at Prelim 1 in 2:26.68 and Prelim 2 in 2:27.52. Both personal best times for the 10 year-old, multiple Gold-medal Junior Olympic champion. Allen has an astonishing record of more than 40 first place middle and distance race wins at major regional and national mets in her age division since 2015.

Additional results for College/Open and Elementary A and 30's Plus division events are available at colgategames.com/results.

Participation in the Colgate Women's Games is completely free. Girls and young women compete within their own age/grade divisions for ribbons, medals and points. Events include 55 meters, 55-meter hurdles, 200 meters, 400 Meters, 800 meters, 1500 meters, high jump and shot put. Top point scorers advance to the Finals where they compete for trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Four preliminary meets and a semi-finals at Pratt Institute determine who will compete at the finals at the New Balance Track and Field Center at The Armory, New York Saturday, February 10, 2018, where trophies and educational grants-in-aid from Colgate-Palmolive Company are awarded to top place finishers in each grade division. Hopeful young track stars, parents and coaches can find information about the program at http://www.colgategames.com/.

*Photo Caption: Philadelphia's Amirah Nesmith and Brooklyn's Kaela Swift sprint to a tie in the Elementary B division 55 Meters at the second preliminary meet of the 44th Annual Colgate Women's Games in Brooklyn, NY on Sunday.

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Supreme Lending Branch Partners with May We Give for Love

DALLAS, Texas -- Supreme Lending, a nationwide lender, has announced that its San Diego, California branch has partnered with May We Give for Love, a San Diego-based nonprofit organization that provides financial contributions and volunteer support to several local charitable causes.

May We Give for Love was started by Supreme Lending loan officer May Nguyen (NMLS # 1058274), who works out of Supreme Lending's San Diego branch. Since the organization was founded earlier this year, it has raised upwards of $12,000 through events such as charity balls, bowling tournaments and golf tournaments.

May We Give for Love has donated to Corazon de Vida, a nonprofit organization providing support for orphaned and abandoned children in Baja California, Mexico; Friends of Downtown, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to San Diego City College students and donates holiday gift bags for homebound senior citizens; and Rancho de los Niños, an orphanage in Baja California, Mexico. Its board takes regular trips to the orphanages it supports and encourages volunteers to get involved by visiting the facilities.

"We wouldn't be able to accomplish what we have if it wasn't for companies like Supreme sponsoring our events and supporting our mission," said Nguyen. "I work at Supreme because the company embodies teamwork, accountability and support in everything they do from their charitable contributions to their business practices."

Nguyen has been in the mortgage industry for 12 years, three of which have been with Supreme Lending. She assists first time, FHA and veteran homeowners with the full range of mortgage products, and has established a niche in condominium financing in downtown San Diego.

"Purchasing a condo in downtown San Diego can be extremely difficult for getting a mortgage - a lot of deals fall through because loan officers can't get past the red tape due to defect litigation, which effects 50 to 60 percent of condo products in downtown," said Nguyen. "I've been able to close these deals because I am used to doing what others think you can't. That's what we do through May We Give for Love. We see the change we want to make and we find a way to do it."

About Supreme Lending:
Established by founder Scott Everett in 1999, Supreme Lending is a full-service mortgage lender licensed in 50 states with branches throughout the U.S, adding more branches each month. The growing company employs hundreds of employees and has been ranked among the "Best Places to Work" by American City Business Journals for the past five years. Supreme Lending has established relationships with all major investors, is a Fannie Mae seller/servicer, and offers a full range of mortgage programs, including conforming and non-conforming loans and FHA/VA loans. The corporate culture is based on a customer-comes-first approach, which helps homebuyers realize their dreams of homeownership.

Supreme Lending has been recognized for five consecutive years as an Inc. 500/5000 company and in 2013, 2014 and 2015, was named one of the Top 100 Mortgage Companies in America by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Supreme Lending is a licensed mortgage lender, and branch 741 (Branch NMLS 1455391) is licensed in California (California Residential Mortgage Lending Act License 4130655).

For further information, please visit http://www.supremelending.com/ or call (888) 392-0250.

EVERETT FINANCIAL, INC. D/B/A SUPREME LENDING NMLS ID #2129 (www.nmlsconsumeracces.org).

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