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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
FROM MANY NATIONS, ONE MAINE – Celebrate at 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON)
PORTLAND, Maine, July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Hundreds of international flags will sway in the breeze as summer heats up on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Deering Oaks Park for the 23rd Annual Greater Portland Festival of Nations (FON). This vibrant celebration is a feast for the eyes and ears, showcasing Maine's rich cultural diversity while preserving traditions, fostering ethnic understanding, and promoting unity. This year's theme: 'FROM MANY NATIONS, ONE MAINE.' FON is thrilled to welcome back its charismatic chair, Michael O. (Michael Odokara-Okigbo), Portland's own singing sensation. Now a celebrated singer, songwriter, and actor based in Los Angeles, Lagos, and New York City, Michael O. will headline the festival in a triumphant homecoming. The electrifying Stream Reggae Band returns as the house band, alongside a lineup of talented performers ready to dazzle the crowd. Attendees will enjoy the scenic beauty of Deering Oaks Park while savoring delicious global cuisines from diverse vendors, dancing to live music, and exploring unique holiday shopping opportunities. Represented cultures include African American, Armenian, Bosnian, Cambodian, Caribbean, Congolese, French, Finnish, Greek, Hispanic, Irish, East Indian, Italian, Native American, Nigerian, Polish, Romanian, Somali, Sudanese, Thai, Ugandan, and Vietnamese. The FON is goal is to provide a fun and uplifting experience for families so this year we are proud to announce that Love Lab Studio will provide art activities for children! Love Lab Studio is a children's and community art studio located in Portland. They believe art is one of the tools for co-creating a better world. They are so excited to make art with everyone! For more information, please visit Highlights include: Admission is FREE! (Food and gifts available for purchase.) COME, EAT, SING, DANCE, AND CELEBRATE MAINE'S CULTURAL TAPESTRY! When: Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10 AM – 6 PM Where: Deering Oaks Park, Portland, Maine More info: MULTIMEDIA: Image links for media: POSTER: LOGO: NEWS SOURCE: Greater Portland Festival of Nations ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) Shalom Odokara Coordinator/FON (207) 420-1277 ### Keywords: Entertainment, Greater Portland Festival of Nations, Stream Reggae Band, Deering Oaks Park, Michael Odokara-Okigbo, Women in Need inc, PORTLAND, Maine This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Greater Portland Festival of Nations) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127749 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Dovenmuehle's 2025 SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Reports Validate Robust Internal Controls and Data Security Standards
LAKE ZURICH, Ill., July 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc., a leading mortgage subservicer, today announced the successful completion of its 2025 Service Organization Control (SOC) 1® Type 2 and SOC 2® Type 2 audits. These independent audits, conducted by the public accounting and business advisory firm Plante Moran, PLLC, affirm Dovenmuehle's adherence to the highest standards for internal controls, data security, and operational effectiveness. The SOC 1 Type 2 report evaluates the effectiveness of Dovenmuehle's internal controls relevant to financial reporting, while the SOC 2 Type 2 report examines the effectiveness of Dovenmuehle's systems and controls related to security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. Together, the reports provide clients with independent, third-party verification that Dovenmuehle securely manages sensitive information and ensures service reliability. 'Our clients rely on us as a trusted partner in today's complex regulatory and data security landscape,' said Dovenmuehle Senior Vice President Matt Budy. 'These successful audits are a testament to our ongoing commitment to mitigating risk, protecting borrower data, and maintaining the integrity of our systems and reporting processes.' Dovenmuehle's SOC 2 Type 2 audit specifically reviews the following trust services criteria: The SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 reports are now available to all Dovenmuehle clients via DMIConnect under the 'DMI Corporate Documents' tab. Clients can also request the reports from their Account Manager. About Dovenmuehle Founded in 1844, Dovenmuehle (Lake Zurich, Ill.) is a mortgage subservicer for commercial banks, credit unions, independent mortgage lenders, MSR investors and state housing finance agencies nationwide. The company subservices portfolio loans, as well as loans sold to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Ginnie Mae and the Federal Home Loan Bank with servicing retained. Using a combination of best-in-class and proprietary technology, Dovenmuehle helps lenders reduce servicing costs and deliver consistently high levels of service to homeowners while maintaining compliance with investor and regulatory requirements. Learn more at NEWS SOURCE: Dovenmuehle ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) Lindsey Neal Depth for Dovenmuehle (404) 549-9282 [email protected] ### Keywords: Mortgage, mortgage subservicer, Dovenmuehle SOC 2 Type 2 audit, Service Organization Control, fintech, LAKE ZURICH, Ill. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Dovenmuehle) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127743 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Friday Harbor launches open APIs to give mortgage lenders and vendors more integration flexibility
- New API suite makes it easy to plug Friday Harbor's AI-powered Origination Assistant into any LOS or POS - SEATTLE, Wash., July 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced the availability of open APIs, giving lenders and vendors a new level of flexibility in how they integrate Friday Harbor into their mortgage tech stack. With Friday Harbor's open API suite, lenders can now bring the power of AI-assisted file review into any workflow, regardless of which loan origination system (LOS), point-of-sale (POS) platform or internal tools they use. The APIs are fully documented and designed to support rapid onboarding, with developer-friendly guides and real-time support to help lenders and partners get up and running quickly. 'Lenders shouldn't have to change their tech stack to get the benefits of Friday Harbor,' said Theo Ellis, CEO of Friday Harbor. 'With our open APIs, they don't have to. Now any lender or vendor can easily connect to Friday Harbor and unlock the same speed and accuracy that has helped our customers reduce file touches, cut days off their loan cycles and improve the borrower experience.' 'We saw an opportunity to accelerate our implementation of Friday Harbor using the new open APIs,' said Andrew Badstubner, Chief Information Officer at First Community Mortgage. 'The ability to integrate on our own timeline allowed us to put AI-powered origination tools into the hands of loan teams much faster and start delivering value right away.' In addition to embedding Friday Harbor into custom workflows, vendors such as LOS and POS providers can now use the open APIs to build native integrations that deliver Friday Harbor's capabilities directly within their user interfaces. Once connected, lenders gain the ability to: By giving both lenders and tech providers a more flexible path to integration, Friday Harbor's open APIs support the broader goal of reducing manual work in mortgage manufacturing and enabling a more intelligent, automated loan process. To access Friday Harbor's developer documentation or request an API key, visit About Friday Harbor Friday Harbor is an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time. The company combines deep fintech expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to remove complexity, slash origination costs and deliver a better borrower experience. For more information, visit Tags: #mortgagetech #AI #fintech NEWS SOURCE: Friday Harbor ### MEDIA ONLY CONTACT: (not for publication online or in print) Leslie W. Colley Depth for Friday Harbor [email protected] (678) 622-6229 ### Keywords: FinTech, Friday Harbor's open API suite, fintech, AI-powered Origination Assistant, loan officers, SEATTLE, Wash. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Friday Harbor) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127713 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
Associated Press
7 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Glancy Wine Education Foundation Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanding National Impact
- Milestone year with increased scholarship recipients and robust fall programming - SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) today celebrates the 5th anniversary of its founding with the release of its mid-year impact data, highlighting important growth in scholarship awards, industry sponsorship, and national reach. Since 2020, GWEF has awarded 249 scholarships to aspiring wine professionals from underserved communities across the United States, with total distributions of $350,000 in funding. 'We are thrilled to see the transformative impact GWEF has made in our first five years as a foundation and the accelerated engagement thus far in 2025,' said Ana Keller, President of GWEF. 'We are dedicated to continuing this work, expanding our community, and building a more diverse wine industry for a sustainable future.' 'Being inclusive and growing diversity in the wine industry is critical for our industry wellbeing and requires all of us to lean in. Expanding our reach to support students nationally has clearly demonstrated to us that there is significant demand for this kind of education and the kind of financial support we provide,' stated Keller. Born from necessity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, GWEF emerged as an industry response to support individuals facing shutdowns and layoffs throughout the hospitality sector. What began as immediate relief evolved into addressing a deeper need for inclusion and diversity within the wine industry. 'We rapidly saw that the need included not only career development but also support for more inclusion and diversity within the wine industry,' explained Alder Yarrow, Vice President of GWEF. 'We decided to create a foundation that would engage and encourage wine-curious professionals – at whatever their employment level and from all walks of life – to advance their journey through deeper education and training.' The foundation's impact extends across diverse population groups nationwide, spanning both urban centers and underserved rural communities. GWEF Scholarships give recipients access to prestigious wine education programs offered by the foundation's educational partners in San Francisco, New York, and several cities in the Midwest (Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland and Cincinnati). Available programs include Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualifications, Society of Wine Educators certifications, Wine Scholar Guild programs, and other specialized courses and certifications. GWEF's fifth anniversary year launched with significant national expansion through strategic partnerships with the International Wine Center in New York City, the American Wine School in Chicago, and the Association of African American Vintners in addition to its founding partner school, the San Francisco Wine School. Building on this momentum, GWEF prepares for its annual board retreat and strategic planning session focusing on the annual Online Auction Fundraiser this September 2025, along with events and activities for 2025-2026. To stay up to date, visit 'Our fundraising team is working closely with wineries, educational foundations, wholesale and retail partners, private individuals and more organizations who want to walk the walk of supporting diversity within the wine industry,' noted Alder Yarrow, Vice President, GWEF. Professionals in need of financial aid, are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at Applications are available in Spanish and English. Awards are made monthly. About The Glancy Wine Education Foundation: Established in 2020, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation (GWEF) is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization dedicated to assisting underserved and minority communities with scholarships to further their professional wine education, increase diversity, and raise earning power. GWEF has a four star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum Transparency rating from Candid. Find out more at Professionals in need of financial aid are encouraged to apply for scholarships year-round at To Donate please click here and for Sponsor opportunities, click here. For media inquiries, please contact: Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET and Board Member [email protected] or 415|701-9463 (WINE) Angela Slade, Slade Consultancy [email protected] or 415 819 5131 LOGO link for media: NEWS SOURCE: Glancy Wine Education Foundation Keywords: Wines and Vineyards, The Glancy Wine Education Foundation GWEF, DEI, BIPOC, Diversity, Wine Education, Scholarships, Philanthropy, Hospitality Education, Sommeliers, Beverage Directors, Hospitality, SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Glancy Wine Education Foundation) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127635 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. 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Associated Press
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
‘Deceit, Corruption, Cover-Up,' A True Story Written by Michael Leonetti, the Innocent Victim
LAS VEGAS, Nev., July 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Michael Leonetti, a well-known entertainer and master chef was wrongfully arrested, convicted and jailed for a crime he did not commit. It took him 12 years in jail to prove his innocence. His book details and exposes all court documents confirming it was a huge cover-up by the courts, lawyers, detectives and a prison warden. Based on a true story, Michael Leonetti's 'Deceit, Corruption, Cover Up' (ISBN: 978-0578619514) is the extraordinary read that clearly outlines his wrongful arrest and conviction and his continuous court appeals for over 12 years in attempt to prove his innocence. He not only proved his innocence but revealed the deep corruption within the judicial system that included detectives, judges, lawyers including the former O.J. Simpson Las Vegas judge and even a prison warden. Michael, of Italian descent, was born in South Philadelphia. His grandfather encouraged him to become a musician and his grandmother taught him how to cook. After moving to Las Vegas to pursue his entertainment career he quickly became known as a drummer and singer opening many entertainment doors at a variety of strip hotels. As a businessman, Michael launched Las Vegas Image Magazine that featured monthly a huge variety of celebrities such as Jerry Lewis and Robert Goulet. He also showcased his talents as renowned master chef and owner of 'My Mother's House.' In the early 2000's Michael's life passed before him as he was convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail for a crime he did not commit. Michael was framed and the legal documents displayed in his book support his innocence. The named detective that arrested Michael arrested him without cause which ultimately pushed Michael to file a $250,000 lawsuit against the Metro Police Force for false imprisonment. Shortly after his arrest Michael's wife of 25 years filed for divorce due to her parents continuously pushing as they disliked her husband. Being very spiritual, Michael believed God always had a plan for him while all seemed lost and senseless. With God's direction Michael began during his sentence writing, producing and directing 60 biblical plays with thousands of the most hardened criminals, something that has never been accomplished in the history of a prison system. The Court of Appeals after 12 years reversed and remanded that Michael Leonetti's case on actual innocence and ordered the Nevada Federal Court Attorney to put in an addendum petition on actual innocence in April of 2013. All the documents withheld indicated clearly he did not commit the crime. Michael speaks from his heart and his riveting book clearly sets the record straight on his 12 years of incarceration for an offense he did not commit. Audio trailer for book (on SoundCloud): Learn more about the author: MEDIA CONTACT: Candi Cazau Candi Cazau PR Services [email protected] 702-521-7290 NEWS SOURCE: Author Michael Leonetti Keywords: Books and Publishing, author Michael Leonetti, humorist, ISBN 9780578619514, new books, true crime, Leonetti Marketing, memoir, wrongful arrest and conviction, LAS VEGAS, Nev. This press release was issued on behalf of the news source (Author Michael Leonetti) who is solely responsibile for its accuracy, by Send2Press® Newswire. Information is believed accurate but not guaranteed. Story ID: S2P127619 APNF0325A To view the original version, visit: © 2025 Send2Press® Newswire, a press release distribution service, Calif., USA. RIGHTS GRANTED FOR REPRODUCTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY ANY LEGITIMATE MEDIA OUTLET - SUCH AS NEWSPAPER, BROADCAST OR TRADE PERIODICAL. MAY NOT BE USED ON ANY NON-MEDIA WEBSITE PROMOTING PR OR MARKETING SERVICES OR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. Disclaimer: This press release content was not created by nor issued by the Associated Press (AP). Content below is unrelated to this news story.
