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NORWELL, Mass., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Miniter Group today publishes informative industry material in their second quarterly e-newsletter.

The Miniter Group Quarterly Newsletter will consist of a general banking industry section, Insurance Tracking Operations Tidbits, Compliance Updates, and Employee Highlights.

Jim Gilpin, EVP & COO of Miniter Group, comments today, «Our existing and potential new clients are encouraged to read the quarterly newsletters as a communicative resource for internal updates and banking industry news.»

In our Q1 Newsletter issue of 2021, we will introduce the upcoming compliance webinar, which will examine the significant compliance issues since the CFPB began updating RESPA. It will provide perspective on these examination findings from both compliance and operational standpoints.

The newsletter will also cover the significance of mortgage insurance tracking in the current economic climate, tracking technology updates, and considerable employee spotlights. We anticipate the publications of informative newsletters each quarter moving forward.  

To subscribe to the Miniter Quarterly Newsletter, please visit our website at MINITER.COM and fill out the newsletter subscription form.

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Miniter Group is a leading provider of collateral risk transfer solutions to the lending industry, providing blanket and lender-placed insurance solutions to over 600 lenders in 41 states. Miniter’s in-house software development team continues to work with lenders to enhance the fast-growing Borrower-CentricSM Insurance Tracking System.

Miniter’s solutions include Vendor Single Interest Insurance, Lender Placed Insurance, Collateral Protection Insurance, and Mortgage Impairment Insurance.

We invite you to call us at 1-800-MINITER or visit us on the web at www.miniter.com.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A new research report from Cornerstone Advisors reveals that while nearly half of mid-size bank and credit union executives are more optimistic about 2021 relative to 2020, they remain especially concerned about the interest rate environment and a weak economy.

What’s Going On In Banking 2021: Rebounding from the Pandemic, authored by Ron Shevlin, Cornerstone research director and noted fintech expert, identifies the concerns, priorities, fintech plans and future forecasts of 260 community-based financial institutions.

A key finding in this year’s report revolves around digital transformation. Just a handful of surveyed institutions indicate they have completed their digital transformation strategy. «Quite frankly, we have our doubts about that,» the report counters, «as all of them didn’t even launch a strategy until 2019.» Based on survey responses, Cornerstone estimates that most institutions have a six- to eight-year timeframe to complete their digital transformation journey.

Other select study findings:

• Both banks and credit unions consider revenue generation opportunities a technology spending priority this year.

• 42% of banks and 35% of credit unions are very interested in partnering with fintechs for digital account opening in 2021.

• The number of executives who see Big Tech firms (Apple, Amazon, Google) as a major threat declined significantly from last year.

• The percentage of banks placing a high priority on commercial real estate loans dropped sharply from 76% in 2020 to 45% this year.

The report also presents Shevlin’s Top Trends for 2021, which explores shifts in the financial services value chain across a number of areas including small business relationships, fintech-as-a-service platforms, and fintech-powered core system workarounds.

«Changes (or disruptions) to the value chain have certainly been in the works for a while now,» Shevlin maintains, «but 2021 is going to shine a much brighter spotlight on those activities—making 2021 the year of value chain disruption in banking and fintech.»

This year’s report is the result of Cornerstone’s sixth annual What’s Going On In Banking study. 

Cornerstone Advisors, a management and technology consulting firm, brings innovative insights and execution to help banks and credit unions reach the next level of performance. For more information, visit crnrstone.com.

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Anago Cleaning Systems today announced it has moved up five spots to #33 and retains its #2 spot in its industry category in Entrepreneur magazine’s yearly Franchise 500 ranking. This highly competitive list is the publication’s most prestigious ranking, recognizing the top 500 franchises that continue to evolve and maintain relevance with the latest trends, while reporting the greatest growth.

«Anago Cleaning Systems is proud to be recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine for the quality and dynamic franchise growth of our franchise model,» said Adam Povlitz, CEO & President of Anago Cleaning Systems. «2020 was particularly challenging for all industries and Anago was proud to be considered an essential, frontline business tasked with keeping, schools, hospitals, and many different types of businesses safe and open during the pandemic. Our Franchisees relied on our brand’s core values to navigate the changing landscape, continue growth, implement new and innovative technologies, while keeping their strong passion for service.»

Anago Cleaning Systems is consistently recognized within Entrepreneur’s suite of ranking systems, earning the #14 fastest growing franchise last year. Anago Cleaning Systems’ position on the ranking demonstrates the brand’s rising popularity with both franchisees and customers.

«The importance of commercial cleaning has been re-defined due to COVID-19,» added Povlitz. «What we’ve experienced with global events such as the 2008 financial meltdown, the spread of the H1N1 virus in 2009 and now the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 is that people turn to franchises that offer essential services still needed despite times of a strained economy. As an industry, we expect to see continued growth and expansion as we continue to live with the COVID-19 pandemic.»

Anago Cleaning Systems is a pioneer of the master franchise system, which allows successful mid-career professionals to operate their own exclusive regional franchises, while allowing small businesses to invest in their success.  Both levels simply focus on running their business while Anago Cleaning Systems provides assistance, guidance, and critical tools to grow.

The Franchise 500 is an annual listing of the top 500 American franchising companies compiled by Entrepreneur magazine through a submission and review process. The list includes both public and privately held companies and has been published annually since 1979. The magazine compiles its ranking of the companies on a set of criteria—franchises are assessed across five pillars including: costs and fees, size and growth, support, financial strength and stability, and brand strength.

About Anago Cleaning Systems

Anago Cleaning Systems is an international commercial cleaning franchise brand. Utilizing the Master Franchise System, Anago supports over 45 Master Franchisees and over 1,700 Unit Franchisees.  Founded in 1989, Anago has set the worldwide standard in business support and structure for local and regional companies to provide unparalleled cleaning services to businesses of all kinds. Anago was ranked #33 overall by Entrepreneur magazine in its latest Franchise 500® ranking. For further information, visit its website at AnagoMasters.com.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — United Energies Development Corporation, a wholesale industrial retail gas producer and alternative energy company, today announced it has finally broken the cost barrier to making «Green» Hydrogen from electrolyzing water. This will be the only Hydrogen generation company in the World using this process. United Energies Development Corporation is constructing the patented Photovoltaic and Electrolyzer hybrid facility using classified technology originally designed for NASA. This patented and secured method for making «Green» Hydrogen and Oxygen gas in large scale from groundwater and sunlight is the next stage in the evolution of the Hydrogen industry.

Denis Luz, CEO, explains their mission statement, «We are a Hydrogen generation company, which other people do, but it is our process that separates us from our competition. Most commonly Hydrogen is made from Natural gas, but it is costly, dirty, and it is filled with Sulfur that contaminates fuel cells. Instead, we start with ultra-pure water, turning it into 99.9998% pure Hydrogen and Oxygen gas using specialized equipment and a large Photo-Voltaic Array. Today all Hydrogen comes into Arizona by tanker or rail from California, where the nearest Hydrogen generation facilities are located. We are able to eliminate that transport cost, bringing H2 production costs to $1.33 Kg/H2 at an electricity cost of $.05 kWh. Our equipment uses only 1.2 MW/hr to make 1,077 Kg/H2 a day.  No other companies’ technology come close, especially the PEM systems that use large power to pressurize the water.»

Our Process

United Energies will be the only plant using this equipment with patented technology, that weakens the molecular bond of water before splitting it. By reducing the energy of the water itself to near Zero, an electrical charge can separate it with lower input power, utilizing alternative sources such as wind, tidal, or in this case solar, lowering the cost of production.  United Energies will store both solar and off-peak electricity at night, and sell it back to the utility when it is required by regulatory agencies or when they are being strained to capacity.

About United Energies Development Corporation

United Energies Development Corporation is an industrial and retail gas producer utilizing revolutionary methods for producing Hydrogen and Oxygen gas by combining solar electricity and groundwater with alkaline electrolysis Zero-point energy process. We harness the natural resources that go underutilized, and capitalize on their availability to produce valuable commodities with lowered production costs. By providing a clean fuel alternative that offers long range, our goal is to fuel the 1.4 billion or more cars and trucks running on gasoline and Diesel in the world, polluting our planet.
www.uedevco.com

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PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — California’s buildings are a leading source of air pollution and climate-changing emissions and must be electrified for the state to meet its public health and climate goals. Making this transformational shift will require a mix of incentives, innovation, and education about all-electric technologies. A new study released today by New Buildings Institute (NBI) in partnership with the Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) lays the groundwork for the important work ahead.

The Building Electrification Technology Roadmap (BETR) is a first-of-its-kind study focused on accelerating the adoption of highly efficient electric technologies that displace fossil fuel technologies. The study takes a comprehensive look at electrification technology options across various residential and commercial building types. The authors characterize more than three dozen technologies across technology readiness, product availability, ease of application, market awareness, and their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. BETR highlights major roadblocks facing these technologies and provides recommendations on how to accelerate market adoption.

«California’s buildings produce more smog-causing pollutants than cars. Electrification is the pathway for cleaning up our buildings sector. This report lays out a clear roadmap showing how electrification technology can help achieve public health and climate goals,» says Panama Bartholomy, Director, BDC.

At its core, BETR is a guide for efficiency programs, which have a 40-year history of improving energy outcomes in buildings and beyond. The study sends important signals to other stakeholders, including manufacturers, designers and building owners. More than a dozen experts contributed to the report, which was funded by NBI, Southern California Edison, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Pacific Gas and Electric, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and the Electric Power Research Institute.

«There is a wealth of information in BETR. Having the full suite of electrification technologies mapped out gives us a guide for where to focus these next few years to decarbonize buildings,» says David Jacot, P.E. Director of Efficiency Solutions, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Key Findings from the Building Electrification Technology Roadmap

Every major end use is ready for electrification technology.
Replacing fossil fuel-based space heating, water heating, cooking, and laundry systems with efficient all-electric technologies cuts energy use by over 40% and carbon emissions by over 75% for those four end-uses across multiple California climate zones.

Heat pumps are a clear winner on space heating and cooling.
Heat pumps stand out when it comes to electrifying space heating and cooling due to their mature technology, high market awareness, and high efficiency. Heat pumps are ready and available for new construction and retrofit applications in every sector.

Heat pump water heaters (HPWHs) offer the highest potential for rapid greenhouse gas reductions.
Fossil-fuel combustion water heaters account for a whopping 40% of natural gas use in California single-family homes, according to the California Energy Commission. The state’s residential gas water heaters should be electrified by 2045. HPWHs are a decades-old, reliable technology that’s readily available for new construction, some retrofits, and multifamily applications.

Induction cooking technology would reduce emissions while improving indoor air quality.
Today’s electric induction range tops are a desirable technology to displace gas cooking. They have superior controllability, user experience, and health and safety benefits. While gas cooking accounts for just 7% of total residential gas use statewide, benefits related to improving indoor air quality makes them attractive.

Heat pump dryers and combo washer/dryers could be game-changers.
Heat pump dryers use half the energy of a standard gas burning or electric resistance dryer, according to ENERGY STAR. Combo washer/dryers (condensing dryers), which are common in Europe, are another promising laundry technology offering greenhouse gas reduction and energy savings.

«Although fuel-fired equipment in homes and buildings has a long history of meeting our needs, on-site gas combustion has a limited future,» says Cathy Higgins, NBI Research Director, who co-authored BETR with Alexi Miller, NBI Associate Technical Director. «Growing the market share of all-electric technologies can accelerate grid decarbonization. However, this transition will take time, so the sooner we get started the better.»

To hear more about BETR and building decarbonization, join a free webinar, February 25, 2021, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST: https://newbuildings.org/event/its-getting-betr-the-building-electrification-technology-roadmap-is-here/

Download BETR at https://newbuildings.org/resource/building-electrification-technology-roadmap/

About New Buildings Institute

NBI pushes for zero energy and carbon neutral performance in buildings. NBI works collaboratively with industry market players to promote advanced design practices, innovative technologies, public policies, and programs that achieve these goals. Learn more at www.newbuildings.org

About Building Decarbonization Coalition

The BDC unites building industry stakeholders with energy providers, environmental organizations, and local governments to help electrify California’s homes and workspaces with clean energy. Learn more at www.buildingdecarb.org

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — SynED, a national non-profit focused on education, today released ReportOUT, a quarterly publication that highlights innovative educational initiatives that promise different perspectives and lasting changes, with its latest edition entitled «Beyond the Pandemic: Lessons Learned from COVID 19, Volume 8.«

ReportOUT includes insights from across the economic, education, and political world, bringing a diverse array of viewpoints and analysis on how to approach education differently.

«COVID-19 has amplified existing problems in our community and in education, but we should be excited by the fact innovation has suddenly moved from the margins to the center of many education systems,» said Guy Smith, Executive Editor, ReportOUT. Mr. Smith, a former faculty member at Antioch University who also previously served as the Dean of Educational Programs at Santa Barbara City College, continued: «Another lesson from the pandemic is that we can operate smarter at a number of levels. For instance, we’ve learned that some higher education functions can be done remotely with few, if any, negative consequences.»

This issue is a compendium of 13 articles that provide insights and lessons from community colleges to the future of delivering online learning from 5G to 10G.

Emiliana Vegas, a Senior Fellow and co-director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution stated in «Beyond Reopening Schools: How Education Can Emerge Stronger Than Before Covid-19«: «we found that many of the promising innovations were on the margins of education systems and not at the center of how learning takes place. These include 1) innovative pedagogical approaches alongside direct instruction to help young people not only remember and understand but analyze and create; 2) new ways of recognizing learning alongside traditional measures and pathways; 3) crowding in a diversity of people and places alongside professional teachers to help support learning in school; and 4) smart use of technology and data that allowed for real-time adaptation and did not simply replace analog approaches.«

Steven Mintz, a professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin, writes in «K-12 Trends and the Future of Higher Education«: «Long before this spring’s lockdown or this summer’s protests, public schools had already begun to reckon with gross disparities in learning outcomes and multiple barriers to students’ academic success. Colleges and universities have much to learn from their struggles to eliminate achievement gaps and promote educational equity.» As we look to the future of higher education, Dr. Mintz outlines seven key trends from K-12 that higher education stakeholders should take note of today:

1.  Prioritize Equity

2.  Embrace Differentiated Instruction

3.  A Skills and Outcomes Focus

4.  Life Skills and Social Emotional Learning

5.  Redesigning Assessments of Learning

6.  Addressing Nonacademic Barriers to Student Success

7.  Building a Learning Ecosystem and Wraparound Supports

«We will never go back to where we were before COVID, but if we pay attention to the data and listen to what our communities say they need, we can make incredible strides in education that will be felt for generations to come,» concluded Mr. Smith.

About synED

SynED is a non-profit organization that acts as a catalyst to help you help others to improve their lives through education and knowledge and skill acquisition, giving them rich career opportunities. Our team will identify the people, processes and technology needed to achieve your goals and maximize your returns.

About ReportOUT

Recognizing that real change is necessary, ReportOUT focuses on the non-traditional, and the notion that effective educational practices can be found in some unlikely places. When searching around the edges, exploring techniques and technologies outside of traditional education, and looking within the ancillary realms of corporate training, for profit schools, and independent learning systems, it helps to have a guidebook.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — CaseWorthy, the leading provider of Case Management software for nonprofit and government organizations, introduces an all-new brand image today with a fresh logo, an immersive, vibrant website and even a friendly mascot. At a time when the need for Case Management software is more apparent than ever before, CaseWorthy redefines its look to more closely match its energy & passion for the work of their clients.

CaseWorthy works alongside human services and government entities across the country as a true case management partner. Their software allows nonprofits to access a variety of tools to better organize and manage the ever-changing needs of their clients. With CaseWorthy, these organizations can compile and share information from multiple providers to more efficiently track each client’s case & better serve each client. Ultimately, this leads to stronger relationships and trust in their communities.

CASEWORTHY IS A SCALABLE & CONFIGURABLE SOLUTION TO MATCH EACH UNIQUE ORGANIZATION

In addition to their new branding, CaseWorthy is unveiling a video to showcase just how impactful their system can be. CaseWorthy is proud of their partners and the amazing things they do. This extra spotlight will not only reinforce the legitimacy of their platform but bring attention to the real heroes on the front lines in their communities.

«The old branding didn’t represent the level of passion we hold for our clients,» says Rhett Richins, President at CaseWorthy. «We don’t just sell software. We understand the diverse nature of nonprofit work necessitates you have a fully-fitted case management system in place. With the explosive growth we’ve had over the past few years, it was time for us to update our branding to match the energy and heart of our organization.»

The company culture has developed alongside the brand. In 2020, they adopted new, employee-created values:

• Excellence: We strive for excellence. We take pride in our work. We go above and beyond the call of duty.
• Collaboration: We’re stronger together, our team has a cooperative spirit and mutual respect. Good ideas come from anywhere, so the more voices the better.
• Service: Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to provide a service that’s anything but basic.
• Compassion: It’s compassion and kindness that wins over our clients at the end of the day, and that effort of understanding and accepting others is one of our biggest strengths.
• Empowerment: We have the resources and freedom needed to complete our projects. We work to enrich the lives of everyone we serve.

CaseWorthy invites you to join in the celebration by letting them know what you think of their new branding, website, and video. Find them on LinkedIn to engage.

About CaseWorthy:

Established in 2008, CaseWorthy has been raising the bar on how human service organizations interact with their software partner. CaseWorthy enables organizations to successfully capture and manage client data in one, secure location. Built from the ground up around the idea that case management software should support the needs and workflows of the staff and organization rather than dictate how they work, CaseWorthy supports the daily efforts and data needs for hundreds of human service organizations and community initiatives. By consolidating data and systems into a single platform, CaseWorthy helps nonprofits and other government agencies access the information they need to better coordinate services and more effectively address the 360 degree needs of every individual and family they serve.

To learn more about CaseWorthy, visit their brand-new website at CaseWorthy.com.

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