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VIP Successfully Delivers Fairfax County’s Land Management and Licensing Transformation

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VIP’s expertise and proficiency in application lifecycle testing, application configuration and scripting, data conversion, project management, and business analysis were instrumental in delivering tangible, quantifiable results for the project.

The project’s success has garnered overwhelming praise and awards nationwide, delivering the first of several releases within a year and positioning it as the second-largest project in Accela’s history. Fairfax County’s commendable achievement won first place in Government Technology’s “2023 Digital Counties Survey” in the 1,000,000 or more population category and stands as a testament to the project’s transformative impact.

The single most positive impact of the PLUS implementation is that the entire land development process is now managed in one system. Whether you’re a customer or a county employee, you can now see the application process and status in one place. County Staff can quickly link a site plan to a building record, a rezoning to a site plan, or an unpermitted violation to a building record with only a few clicks. This eliminates the need to look at any other system or to route questions to other departments. The PLUS system added speed, consistency, predictability, accountability, and transparency to the entire permit review and approval process to help grow business, protect citizens, and build thriving communities within the County.

About VIP
VIP helps its clients strengthen mission outcomes by combining deep industry specialization, agility to adapt as needed, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. VIP empowers clients to modernize systems and experiences with leading technology solutions through our systematic and repeatable system integration and time-tested delivery methodology. VIP addresses the complexity of digital transformation nationwide for customers such as the California Department of Consumer Affairs, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, Oregon Department of State Lands, Nevada Department of Public Safety, and Fairfax County. Since 1996, VIP has worked with over 1,200 public sector and commercial clients. For more information, please visit‥https://trustvip.com.

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Alysa Leland, Visionary Integration Professionals, 916-985-9625, [email protected], https://trustvip.com/

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NetActuate Completes Expansion in Sydney Data Center, Adding Service Capacity and Upgrading Anycast Platform

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NetActuate’s recent 2023 ITDM Global Network and Infrastructure Outlook Report found that 90% of IT decision-makers plan to expand their footprint in the next year or two. 84% of those with expansion plans will add points of presence in global markets outside of the US.

“Being prepared for large global expansions from both new and prospective customers is a strategic priority for us,” said Mahle. “Adding capacity to locations like Sydney enable us to better support our customers’ global scaling in the coming years.”

As a major business and financial hub in the Asia-Pacific region, Sydney, Australia is a strategic location for providers that need to reach both local and international clients, especially those in Asia. It provides a central point for businesses looking to connect with the growing digital economies in Asia.

NetActuate’s Sydney data center features direct links to submarine cable landing stations, and as well as access IX Australia, to the continent’s largest peering exchange. Customers in NetActuate’s Sydney data center can also benefit from direct connectivity to AWS and Azure.

This facility is certified compliant for ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 1 Type II, and SOC 2 Type II. Deploying in Sydney can help organizations meet the requirements for Australia’s strict data privacy regulations.

Providers can easily deploy and expand their global presence on NetActuate’s anycast delivery platform, built on one of the largest peered IPv4 and IPv6 networks in the world. Purpose built to deliver low latency and high reliability across diverse global markets, NetActuate’s anycast platform is available in over 40 US and global locations, with simple, predictable monthly pricing.

To learn more about NetActuate’s services from Sydney, please schedule a call with a solution specialist by calling +1-919-381-5400 or visiting netactuate.com.

About NetActuate

NetActuate is a leading provider of highly available, low latency custom network and infrastructure services that reach every major global market. From the datacenter to the last mile, we help providers take their products and services to the global edge faster. Our customers can rapidly scale without fear of high costs or devastating performance issues. We built one of the world’s largest global networks by number of peers, and it serves as the foundation for our performance BGP anycast platform that powers over 25 billion transactions a day.

To schedule a call with NetActuate engineers or learn more about our products and services, visit netactuate.com. To discover how anycast can boost reliability, reduce latency, and simplify architecture all at the network level, visit NetActuate’s anycast resource site at anycast.com.

Media Contact

Marketing Director, NetActuate, +1.800.419.2656, [email protected], https://netactuate.com

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CCASS Certification for Compressed Air System Management Achieved by EXAIR Application Engineer

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EXAIR is proud to announce that Application Engineer and International Sales Manager Neal Raker has earned a CCASS (Certified Compressed Air System Specialist) certification, accrediting his understanding of how to best utilize and optimize compressed air systems and products

CINCINNATI, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Understanding how to optimize compressed air usage requires extensive knowledge and understanding of the utility. Calling on years of experience while working directly with customers and their requirements, EXAIR Application Engineers work diligently to provide proper guidance on how to get the most out of their application. To compliment this established effort, EXAIR is proud to announce that Application Engineer and International Sales Manager Neal Raker has earned a CCASS (Certified Compressed Air System Specialist) certification, accrediting his understanding of how to best utilize and optimize compressed air systems and products.

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Kukuiʻula Announces Highest-Priced Single-Family Homesite Ever Sold on Kauaʻi’s South Shore

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Setting a New Benchmark: Kula Makai Homesite N Shatters Records on the South Shore with a Historic Sales Price

SOUTH SHORE, Hawaii, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Kukuiʻula, the esteemed pioneer of Private Club developments on Kauaʻi, proudly marks a historic milestone with the sale of the most expensive single-family homesite ever documented on Kauaʻi’s breathtaking South Shore. The acquisition of Kula Makai Homesite N for a remarkable $8.65 million presents an extraordinary opportunity within the Kula Makai neighborhood to design and construct a world-class residence along the western fringe of Kukuiʻula.

“The sale of Homesite N establishes a new pinnacle in luxury real estate on Kauaʻi’s South Shore,” says Suzanne Harding, Managing Broker of Kukuiʻula Realty. “It solidifies Kukuiʻula’s reputation as the premier destination for discerning second-home buyers who seek the epitome of island living. With an exclusive array of activities that span immersive wellness experiences to unparalleled culinary dining options, this community stands as the ultimate haven for families who yearn to harmonize relaxed luxury living with the island’s natural beauty.”

Kula Makai Homesite N, spanning just over an acre in size, offers the idyllic canvas for crafting a tailor-made, world-class abode. Featuring a graded, level foundation, the forthcoming residence will command captivating views of the Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole golf course and the expansive Pacific Ocean. This prestigious homesite, perched atop a promontory, affords panoramic vistas of the coastline and the open ocean to the south and west. Kula Makai remains one of Kauaʻi’s last oceanfront estate enclaves, with a limited availability of three lots, starting at $3.5 million. There is also a handful of homesites at the elevated enclave of Aepo Nei, offering sweeping views from $1.4 million.

In addition to these homesites, Kukuiʻula offers an array of luxury turnkey and custom homes, including standout listings such as Kahalawai Custom Home 17, Hale Kainalu, and Hale Nanea, among others. To explore the range of available real estate options, including the few remaining homesites, please visit kukuiula.com/own/.

ABOUT KUKUIʻULA

Kukuiʻula, the first Private Club development on Kauaʻi, is a 1,010-acre residential and resort community, positioned on the island’s southern coast in Poʻipū, nestled between the National Tropical Botanical Garden and historic Old Kōloa Town. Kukuiʻula comprises a collection of custom ocean view homesites and luxury homes, villas, cottages and bungalows. The private clubhouse serves as the social and recreational centerpiece of the community and includes the main clubhouse, a world class spa, the Golf Clubhouse home to a Tom Weiskopf-designed 18-hole golf course, pickleball and tennis courts and an inviting collection of saltwater swimming pools replicating a private oasis and expansive lawn with sand-pit volleyball, bocce ball and more. The Club also offers a 10-acre upcountry Farm & Lake and orchard park area for members and guests to pick their own produce from tropical fruit to herbs and hike its surrounding trails. To learn more about Kukuiʻula residential offerings, please visit kukuiula.com/own/. 

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Kukui’ula, 1 8182573529, [email protected], https://kukuiula.com/

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Groundbreaking Food Security Non-Profit Announces Nearly $200,000 in Grants to Reach 480,000 Smallholder Farmers

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Seattle-based Grow Further will direct funds from individual donors and other sources to support innovative agricultural research in Ghana and Tanzania. The winning projects will benefit small-scale farmers while enhancing food security and nutrition. For the first time ever, Grow Further is connecting individual donors to developing world agricultural scientists. After vetting by Grow Further, individual member donors selected two winning entries among the more than 700 proposals received from throughout the world.

SEATTLE, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Grow Further (growfurther.org), a collaborative non-profit connecting people and ideas for a food-secure future, is pleased to announce its first-ever grant awards in support of smallholder farmers. $196,000 in grants will support two innovative food security research endeavors in sub-Saharan Africa over three years.

This milestone marks the beginning of Grow Further’s mission to revolutionize and expand funding for developing-world agricultural research, currently dominated by governments and major foundations.

“Never before has there been a good answer to the simple question, ‘I want to support the future of food security. How do I get involved?'”, said Grow Further’s founder and CEO Peter Kelly.

Aiming to be a “March of Dimes for Food”, Grow Further takes its strength from the power of individual donors. Unique in agricultural research philanthropy, Grow Further’s member donors not only fund winning project proposals, but also actively participate in assisting staff in selecting and monitoring these unique and innovative research ideas. The focus is on smallholder agricultural innovation.

$133,000 of the total grant funding has been awarded to the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute (SARI) in Tamale, Ghana to develop the first commercial variety of Bambara groundnut. The award will support three years of studying the needs of farmers, breeding, agronomic research, and partnerships to ensure wide adoption.

A further $63,000 has been awarded to the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Arusha, Tanzania. The funds will help cover two years of research and development for a new mobile phone app that will enable smallholder farmers to quickly identify diseases threatening staple crops.

Food security advocates and members of the media can learn more about Grow Further and its first grantees at the Borlaug Dialogue during a side panel discussion on how innovative financing can accelerate agricultural research and development. The panel will occur on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at 7 am to 9 am Central.

In Ghana, SARI will work to breed Bambara groundnuts that are high yielding and have traits farmers want. Bambara groundnut is a traditional crop that’s loaded with nutrients, highly valued in the market, and able to grow under adverse environmental conditions, making it adaptable to climate change. However, yields remain low, in large part due to a lack of research. With Grow Further’s support, SARI hopes to fundamentally change this. Working closely with women farmers and other stakeholders, the project aims to breed the first commercial variety of Bambara groundnut, optimized for on-farm and domestic consumption or the growing export market for nut milk.

CSIR-SARI’s goal is to reach at least 80,000 farmers with its improved Bambara groundnut varieties, similar to the population reached by breeding efforts for other crops at the institute. “Ghana is a food insecure country, particularly rural communities compared to urban centres,” said SARI’s research scientist Alhassan Nuhu Jinbaani. “So far, there haven’t been any improved varieties of Bambara groundnuts. This despite the important nutritional value of the Bambara groundnut. It is highly nutritious. It is also very favorable to be grown in unfavorable and dry conditions.”

Scientists at NM-AIST will harness Grow Further’s grant to develop a machine learning-driven smartphone application aimed at smallholder farmers. With the app, developed with the direct input of smallholder farmers through focus groups, farmers will be able to take pictures of the leaves and stems of crops. The app will then tell them if the plants show early signs of disease attacks, buying farmers time to stop the threats and save their crops.

“We are working on detecting diseases in maize and common beans,” said NM-AIST research scientist and lecturer Neema Mduma. “For maize, our target is maize lethal necrosis and streak virus, and for beans, our focus is on bean rust and bean anthracnose.”

“This project aims to reach 400 farmers this year,” Grow Further CEO Kelly explained. “By 2025, that goes up to 45,000 farmers. And 400,000 by 2030. And these are just the first of our projects, with many more to come. The long-term goal is to inspire a whole sector of agricultural research charities to support the future of food security, just like there’s a whole category of medical research organizations where folks can easily get involved.”

In addition to active individual donors and members, Grow Further grants are made possible through the generous support of select corporate and foundation partners.

Contacts

To learn more or for questions, journalists are invited to contact Grow Further founder and CEO Peter Kelly at +1 206-390-6744 or [email protected].

For the CSIR-Savanna Agricultural Research Institute in Ghana, please contact monitoring and evaluation and gender specialist and Principal Investigator Alhassan Nuhu Jinbaani at +233 (0) 24 280 2784 or [email protected].

Journalists wishing to connect with the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology in Tanzania can reach data scientist and Principal Investigator Neema Mduma at [email protected].

The Grow Further management consultant, Altruist Partners, is also available to the media. Please contact Donald Summers at [email protected].

For photos to use with this story, please contact Iquo Essien at [email protected].

About Grow Further

At Grow Further (growfurther.org), we engage farmers, scientists, and individuals in participatory innovation for global food security and sustainable agriculture. Our members come from different backgrounds, but we all come eager to learn from each other, invest in the future of food, support scientists with overlooked ideas, and help small-scale farmers. Learn more at https://www.growfurther.org/why-we-exist/.

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Peter Kelly, Grow Further, 1 206-390-6744 , [email protected], https://www.growfurther.org/

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An Analysis of Consumer Complaints Submitted to the CFPB

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As regulatory scrutiny increases amidst turbulent market conditions, this report continues to serve as a valuable tool by highlighting important trends and insights around consumer complaints and enforcement actions.

Detailed in this:

  • Consumer complaints and trends by product
  • The impact of regulators’ focus on protecting vulnerable populations, including military servicemembers and older consumers
  • Enforcement trends by year, consumer relief by year, and under each Director
  • How to avoid consumer complaints with a strong marketing compliance program

“At PerformLine, our mission has always been to empower compliance leaders with the technology, tools, and knowledge they need to ensure their organization and partners provide transparent and accurate information to consumers across any channel,” said Paul Wilmore, COO of PerformLine. “Armed with the knowledge from this report, paired with PerformLine’s omni-channel compliance solution, companies can proactively monitor marketing communications to better protect consumers and avoid the complaints that lead to investigations and enforcement actions by the CFPB.”

To download a copy of PerformLine’s 2023 Complaint Risk Signal Report, click here.

ABOUT PERFORMLINE

PerformLine is the leading platform for omni-channel compliance oversight. Its cloud-based platform is mission-critical for companies to discover, monitor, and act on compliance risk in their marketing, sales, and partner channels. Through sophisticated technology, the PerformLine platform provides end-to-end marketing compliance automation, from the review of material before publication to continuous live monitoring across consumer-facing channels, including the web, email, social media, calls, and messages. PerformLine is trusted by consumer finance brands and global organizations to make efficient marketing compliance their competitive advantage. Learn more at PerformLine.com.

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Claire Milazzo, PerformLine, 1 9735902305, [email protected], www.PerformLine.com

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Former tech professional and concerned mom to debut AI thriller same day as UK AI Safety Summit

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A former tech professional and concerned mom to launch her debut novel, The Doomsday Code, a gripping AI thriller that explores the ethical and social implications of advanced artificial intelligence. The novel will be released November 1st to coincide with the UK AI Safety Summit, a global event that aims to address needed AI regulation and oversight.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As the world prepares for the UK AI Safety Summit, the first ever global event aimed at addressing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI), a new novel by Scottsdale author and concerned mother Sara Yager sheds light on the dark side of AI and its potential threat to the next generation. In The Doomsday Code, coming November 2023, the author twists the plausible into the nightmarish in a chilling worst-case story of technology gone awry.

After a major breakthrough at an AI lab in Shanghai, a powerful prototype is stolen by bad actors who want to use it to gain control of critical infrastructure and upend decades-old institutions of power. Ex-NSA hacker Adrian Pryor must do the impossible: find the AI and stop the sweeping cyberattacks before the crisis escalates into a full-scale international conflict. But can he outmaneuver a rival that grows more cunning, more powerful, and more unpredictable with each passing hour?

Drawing upon extensive research and a decade in the tech industry, Yager presents a haunting tale of what this technology may look like left unchecked. The author said, “I wrote this novel because I am a concerned mom who worries about the future my children will inherit. The Doomsday Code is both a high-octane thriller and a somber warning about a technological threat that is, unfortunately, all-too-real.”

The BookLife Prize says, “the prose is top-notch,” and that The Doomsday Code “captivates the reader right out of the gate.” A Readers’ Favorite reviewer wrote, “Yager put a lot of care and attention into trying to humanize the motivations of each <character>…This creates a unique scenario where the onus shifts to the reader to determine who is the true villain in this moving story.”

As the world grapples with the rapid advancements in AI, the release of The Doomsday Code and the UK AI Safety Summit serve as timely reminders of the need for responsible development and regulation. The book will be available for preorder beginning 11/1/2023, to coincide with the UK AI Safety Summit, which will take place from November 1st to 2nd at Bletchley Park in London. The summit will bring together international governments, leading AI companies, and experts, for crucial talks about needed AI regulations.

The Doomsday Code will be available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats on Amazon and most major online retailers. For more information, or to request review copies, a press kit, or interviews, please reach out to [email protected] or visit www.sarayager.com.

Media Contact

Sara Yager, Sandstone Books, 1 (480) 232-7248, [email protected] 

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SoCal Resident Wins Gold for Team USA at 2023 Veteran Fencing World Championships

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Lydia Fabry, resident of Simi Valley, California, takes home her 3rd individual gold medal in the women’s veteran 60 saber tournament and helps sweep a second gold medal for the USA Fencing Team in this year’s Veteran Fencing World Championships.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — She only started fencing for a couple of years while in her 40s, inspired by her teenage daughter’s love of the sport, and then returned to fencing in her 50s for fun and to help stay in shape. Now, Lydia Fabry, a multi-medaling saber fencer, did it again this year at age 64 to bring home her third gold medal and regaining the title of Veteran World Champion in women’s’ veteran 60 saber. The last time she took gold and the World Champion title was in 2019 when competing in Cairo, Egypt.

While fencing is not a well-known or easily understood sport, it was one of the original sports to be included and remain as part of the modern Olympic Games. The sport itself includes three different competition weapons, the foil, which is considered the dueling weapon, the epee, which was designed to draw first blood, and the saber, which is the cutting weapon used by the cavalry and Zorro! All of these events will play out at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris next year and in Los Angeles in 2028.

Fabry first learned to fence in foil but those helping to teach her noticed she would move too fast and was incorporating sloppy footwork. They had her try saber, her footwork got better, and the rest has been history. In the 14 years as a Veteran fencer, Fabry has qualified for nine World Championships and taken home medals in gold, silver and bronze.

This year was a tough one for Fabry. She broke her foot accidentally while playing around with pickle ball which took her out of being able to compete in a much needed springtime National event. However, she was able to pull the points needed at the final Summer Nationals event to qualify as a member the 2023 US Women’s Saber Team. Due to personal issues, Fabry was not able to make the 2022 world team but says her proudest moment this year, “was when I reminded last year’s World champion why I beat her in 2019.” She says, “I was so happy to get my feet back and help not only myself but also the team to fence smartly and take home those gold medals in both events.”

She trains in West Los Angeles at the Avant Garde Fencers Club and gets regular support from Coach Michael Costin. Fabry says that Coach Costin said, “you don’t need luck to win,” as she was leaving to travel to her event. She took that as a sign that she could and would do well.

This year’s World event was a first for USA Fencing on many levels including being hosted on its own soil and topping the medal count from previous years for a total of 24 medals including 13 gold. The women’s saber team also swept the gold medals across individual and team fencing events for another historic moment for the USA. The last time was in 2015, when Lydia Fabry was also a team member.

The tournament took place in Daytona Beach, Florida and lasted six days while the world’s top Veteran fencers competed in 24 events for men and women in individual and team competitions. Next year’s veteran World fencing event will be held in Dubai, a popular city in the United Arab Emirates.

Fabry’s next goal, she says, “to do it all again next year!”

Media Contact
Lydia Fabry, Search Visible, Inc., 1 505-310-2226, fabry.lydia@gmail.com

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United Expands Texas Operations with Insight Realty Network Merger

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The merger was driven by shared core values, synergies and a desire to expand their agents’ local and national market reach. The combined operations will operate as United Real Estate | DFW Properties with offices in Fort Worth and Grapevine. It is a full-service real estate company supported by a leadership team with 75 years of combined experience.

“This merger is a perfect example of how companies can leverage synergies, internal talent and resources to become one of the strongest players in the market. With the support of the sixth-largest national brokerage in the U.S., this union is exciting and strategic for both companies,” says Rick Haase, President of United Real Estate.

United is the sixth largest brokerage in the U.S. in transactions, as ranked in the 2023 RIS Media Power Broker Report. Headquartered in Dallas, the company’s leadership and internal teams facilitate mergers and strategic growth moves for its operations nationwide.

“United approached us because of the value we offer. By combining our arsenal of resources, we are doubling down on the market and positioning our company and agents for explosive growth. In this merger, one plus one equals four,” says Andy Bearden, CEO of United | DFW Properties.

“We have discussed growing through merger or partnership for some time. We built our brokerage from the ground up and knew we wanted to expand further for our agents and clients. Having a powerful partner in the Fort Worth market makes a lot of sense for us. Collectively, we will gain market share throughout the DFW metroplex,” comments Brenda Cole, Owner-Principal Broker of United | DFW Properties.

“This merger is all about synergy. It brings new energy, new talent, more agent services and a larger service footprint. We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with shared leadership and agent-centric cultures,” adds Andy Gabehart, Owner-Partner of United | DFW Properties.

As a result of the merger, Insight Realty agents gain access to United Real Estate’s wide array of offerings, including a nationwide referral network, Bullseye™ Agent Productivity Platform, automated marketing, customizable websites, CRM, lead automation and training, among other services.

United | DFW Properties agents receive new resources from Insight Realty, including one-on-one social media consulting, Regus workspace partnership, mentoring program for new agents, property management program and team-building expertise.

Agents will have access to new programs announced at United’s business conference in Orlando last month: a financial wealth-building program, healthcare plans and LeadBoost platform, among others.

To learn more about United Real Estate, brokerage succession planning, brokerage valuation and sale or franchising opportunities, visit GrowWithUnited.com or call 888-960-0606. Agents interested in learning about career opportunities with United Real Estate can visit JoinUnitedRealEstate.com or call 817-360-8499.

About United Real Estate
United Real Estate (United) – a division of United Real Estate Group – was founded with the purpose of offering solutions to real estate brokers and agents in the rapidly changing real estate brokerage industry. United provides the latest training, marketing and technology tools to agents and brokers under a flat-fee, transaction-based agent commission model. By leveraging the company’s proprietary cloud-based Bullseye™ Agent & Broker Productivity Platform, United delivers a more profitable outcome for agents and brokers. United Real Estate operates in 32 states with 150 offices and more than 19,000 agents. The company produced over 77,900 transactions and $27.9 billion in sales volume in 2022.

About United Real Estate Group
United Real Estate Group (UREG) operates United Real Estate and United Country Real Estate, addressing the unique market needs of suburban, major metropolitan urban and rural markets. Utilizing the cloud-based Bullseye™ Agent & Broker Productivity Platform, UREG offers the latest training, marketing and technology tools producing a significant competitive advantage. The platform realizes a decade-long investment in virtual agent and brokerage technology services and is powered by a 2.6 million listings data warehouse generating over 3 million monthly visitors and 30,000 leads per year. Together, the United Real Estate Group supports more than 630 offices and over 21,000 real estate and auction professionals across four continents. United Real Estate Group produced over $34.4 billion in 2022. Through its in-house advertising agency, UREG offers differentiating marketing support and collateral for specialized lifestyle property websites as well as access to a 650,000+ opt-in buyer database. For more information about United Real Estate or United Country Real Estate, please visit UnitedRealEstate.com or UnitedCountry.com.

Media Contact
April Gonzalez, United Real Estate, 816-420-6258, agonzalez@unitedrealestate.com, www.UnitedRealEstate.com

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Growth Equity Firm Volition Capital Promotes Jim Ferry to Partner

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“My ten years at Volition have been an amazing experience where the team has always challenged me to be a contrarian investor and become an industry expert in emerging categories,” said Ferry. “To me, investing is more than a business transaction; it’s a true partnership. The most rewarding part of this job is being able to meet and work with entrepreneurs that are in it for the long haul. As a Partner, I look forward to continue working with founders to help them achieve their aspirations.”

Ferry’s investment experience spans several Volition Capital portfolio companies including Automatiq, ButterflyMX, Doing Things, Grove Collaborative (NYSE: GROV), and Rounds. Most recently, he led Volition’s investment in Aditude, a leading advertising operations technology solution for online publishers that was recently named in the top 500 on the Inc. 5000 list. He also played an instrumental role in the successful exits of Connatix (acquired by Court Square), Dragonfly (acquired by L Catterton), and JazzHR (acquired by Jobvite).

“Watching Jim’s journey at Volition over the past 10 years has been remarkable,” said Larry Cheng, Managing Partner at Volition Capital. “Through hard work and differentiated thinking, Jim has consistently demonstrated an expert ability to discover emerging opportunities in contrarian fields. Most notably, Jim’s deep understanding of the Volition ethos and ability to connect and work closely with our founders makes his promotion to the Volition Partnership a natural decision.”

As Partner, Ferry will continue to strengthen portfolio company relationships, focusing on providing founders with effective growth strategies and guidance. To learn more about Ferry, please visit https://www.volitioncapital.com/team/jim-ferry/.

About Volition Capital

Volition Capital is a Boston-based growth equity firm that principally invests in high-growth, founder-owned companies across the software, Internet, and consumer sectors. Founded in 2010, Volition has over $1.7 billion in assets under management and has invested in and/or provided sub-advisory advice to more than 40 companies in the United States and Canada. The firm selectively partners with founders to help them achieve their fullest aspirations for their businesses. For more information, visit http://www.volitioncapital.com or follow us on Twitter @volitioncapital.

Media Contact

Peter Moran, Indicate Media, 347-880-2895, [email protected], indicatemedia.com

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