Four country recreational leagues will host first annual Carbon County Cup contest.

Jim Thorpe, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/28/2011 -- The Jim Thorpe Rotary Youth Sports Association (JTRYSA), Lehighton Area Soccer Club (LASC), Panther Valley Youth Soccer Association (PVYSA), and Towamensing Soccer Club (TSC) will come together on November 5 for the first annual Carbon County Cup tournament. Young soccer players under the age of 12 will come from all four country clubs will compete for the honor of holding the championship cup for one year. A cup will be awarded to the top U6, U8, U10 and U12 teams in the county. The games will take place at the Beltzville State Park soccer fields.

"Because we're all recreational leagues, we don't put a big emphasis on winning," said JTRYSA Board President Joe Galvin. "That makes the game a lot of fun for players of all skill levels. But we also want to encourage our young players to compete to win. That's what this new tournament will be about."

In addition to the cups that each division's top team will take home, players from all first place teams will get gold medals. Silver and bronze medals will be awarded to all second and third place teams.

About Jim Thorpe Rotary Youth Sports Association
The Jim Thorpe Rotary Youth Sports Association was founded in 1993 to provide a recreational soccer program that would serve as a bridge to high school soccer and beyond for children aged 4 and above. The program oversees a large number of volunteer coaches, assistants and board members who together provide two seasons of soccer each year, in the spring and fall. The program provides the children of our community with a healthy, safe, and exciting sport to play.

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Mayfield, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 07/28/2011 -- The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth, announced today that it is holding a free workshop on how to produce and use biomass fuel.

The workshop, entitled "Go Green With Biomass," will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 PM at the Wayne County Conservation Office, 648 Park Street, Honesdale, PA. The workshop is free to attend and refreshments will be provided.

"The RC&D Council has a tradition of bringing quality educational programs to residents of our 10-county area," said Brian Oram, PNE RC&D Council Chairman. "As fuel and heating costs continue to rise, biomass will become more important. This program can benefit the farmers that can provide it and the home and business owners who may one day rely on it."

Farm and forest owners will learn about growing and producing new fuels such as switch grass and wood leftovers, while homeowners will have the opportunity to learn about non-fossil fuels for heat with minimal carbon pollution. Speakers covering these topics will be Bob Thomas, Paul Reining, Bob Muller, and Phil Buckingham.

For more information, please call Bob Thomas at 570-470-1305.

About Poconos Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit organization that has been active in northeast Pennsylvania since 1980. The Council is committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth and is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The regional organization encompasses and serves the following ten counties: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne. Find out more about the organization by visiting the website at http://www.pnercd.org.

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Many high value local programs at risk if the RC&D Council can’t keep its funding.

Mayfield, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2011 -- The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth, has put out an urgent call to its board members, partners, supporters and community beneficiaries to save the program from federal budget cuts that threaten to make it impossible for the organization to continue its work. RC&D provides a number of very valuable programs to residents of 10 counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.

"We have not done this in the past, but it is critical that we make a significant effort in getting our message out to the communities, citizens, and groups that have used our services and assistance," RC&D Council Chairperson Brian Oram said in a letter released earlier this week. "In 2010, we, Pocono Northeast RC&D Council, leveraged our support by over 403%! Our program is the most cost effective means of creating jobs, implementing change in the community, and making environmental improvements throughout the US."

The RC&D Program funding has been slated for zeroing out for FY 2012 and for the current continuing resolution for this year.

Currently there are two versions of the continuing resolution being considered: the House version has the RC&D Program zeroed out; the Senate version has $25 million allotted. The RC&D Program is currently funded at $52 million annually.

The RC&D Council has been responsible for many important programs over the year. Most recently, the Council launched a program to help residential well owners finance needed well repairs with funds borrowed at only 1% interest rate for up to 20 years. The Council is asking all interested parties to reach out to legislators about the program and request their support.

About Poconos Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit organization that has been active in northeast Pennsylvania since 1980. The Council is committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth and is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The regional organization encompasses and serves the following ten counties: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne.

Find out more about the organization by visiting the website at http://www.pnercd.org.

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The RC&D Council will make funds available for much needed repairs.

Jim Thorpe, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/12/2011 -- The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council, a non-profit organization committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth, announced today its Household Water Well System Program for homeowners within the Council's service area. The program provides education, resources, and low-interest loans to low to moderate income homeowners residing in rural areas needing to service, repair, or upgrade their household water well system including new well construction, if necessary.

The Household Water Well System Program has been established to assist low to moderate income homeowners in rural areas by providing education and outreach, technical resources, and financial assistance to enhance or rehabilitate household wells, thus providing clean water to these households. Under the direction of the RC&D Council, education and outreach about proper well placement, construction, and maintenance will be provided at workshops and through media outlets. In addition to the educational aspect of the program, a loan program has been established to provide low interest loans to homeowners for the purposes of enhancing, rehabilitating, replacing, and/or constructing private water wells that have been adversely impacted through contamination or have ceased to function properly.

The RC&D Council will be hosting a series of workshops throughout northeast PA to educate and inform homeowners on household water wells. The information provided at the workshops will include information on the geology and hydrology of the area, information on typical well and drinking water issues, and specifics of the RC&D Household Water Well Program. The training events will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on the following dates and locations:

· March 14- Monroe County Conservation District, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
· March 21- Lake Township Municipal Building, 488 State Route 29, Harvey's Lake, PA 18618
· March 22- Columbia County Agricultural Center, 702 Sawmill Road, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
· March 23- Wayne County Park Street Complex, 648 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431

Through the program, the RC&D Council will make loans available at 1% interest rate for up to 20 years. Loans cannot exceed $11,000 per household. Successful applications will be assessed an additional fee to cover loan closing costs. Eligible homeowners/households will be those located in a rural area and with a low to moderate income who need assistance with their private water well. Homeowners must reside in Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill or Wayne county. The following website can be used to determine rural eligibility: http://www.ruralpa2.org/rural_muni_sd.cfm. Other restrictions and underwriting requirements exist.

Applications for the Household Water Well Systems Loan will be accepted beginning March 1, 2011, and reviewed every two weeks beginning April 25, 2011. Interested homeowners are urged to attend a training program or call the Council at 570-282-8732 ext. 4.

About Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit organization that has been active in northeast Pennsylvania since 1980. The Council is committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth and is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The regional organization encompasses and serves the following ten counties: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne.

Find out more about the organization by visiting the website at http://www.pnercd.org.

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An engineering demonstration is designed to get kids excited about learning.

Jim Thorpe, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/24/2011 -- The Weatherly Institute for Robotics and Engineering (WIRE) will be holding a robotics demo at the Wilkes-Barre location of Barnes & Noble Booksellers on Friday, January 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.

The demo will feature sample robots and software programming using Lego Mindstorm Robotics kits. There will also be a brief discussion of today's state of robotics, where the discipline is headed in the near future and what opportunities it offers to today's students.

"We have been teaching kids about robotics and engineering for the past seven years," said Stephen Kew-Goodale, executive director of WIRE. "It has always been our goal to expose young people to the great world of engineering, and to encourage them to consider engineering as a field of study in their college careers."

The event is aimed at kids between the ages of 7 and 14, but parents who are interested in seeing hands-on engineering are also encouraged to attend.

The institute has taught thousands of hours of classes at a variety of locations covering many types of engineering education including robotics, programming, electronics, structural engineering, aerospace engineering and nanotechnology. Among the most important fields WIRE teaches to both youth and adults is alternative energy.

About Weatherly Institute for Robotics and Engineering
The Weatherly Institute for Robotics and Engineering (WIRE) was built on a solid foundation laid down over years by the Weatherly Robotics Club, an organization that has led student competitors in the FIRST robotic competition for five years. The organization is a growing group of youths, young adults, and adult mentors that subscribe to the philosophy of gracious professionalism and the teaching of robotics and engineering technology for younger children and young adults. It has created a safe, non-violent, program that allows children of all ages to come and learn about the sciences and to express their own creativity while learning new skills.

WIRE is a non-profit organization, that does accept donations willingly and greatly appreciates them. Find out more about the organization on the website at http://www.weatherlyrobotics.org.

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Class will cover the basics of good interviewing and news reporting.

Jim Thorpe, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/15/2010 -- Rick Grant & Associates (RGA), a public relations and marketing communications firm that specializes in emerging media to tell customer success stories, is offering a Newspaper Training Program on Thursday, November 11, 2010, from 6-8 PM. The program is aimed at adults who have always wanted to write for the local paper but do not have the skills or contacts to get their material printed.

"Being a good newspaper reporter requires a willingness to be objective and observant," said Rick Grant, Principal of RGA. "Participants in our newspaper class are going to learn what it takes to cover local news and sell what they write to local papers. We'll talk about what it takes to be a good reporter and provide tips for getting published immediately."

The class will be held at the RGA office located at 47 Broadway, Suite 201. The cost is $25 per person. Space is limited and the class will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. To register for the class, please call the RGA office at 570-325-2818 during business hours.

Rick Grant has been a reporter and editor for more than 25 years. He currently writes for Times News, Journal of Penn Forest Township and a number of national publications.

About Rick Grant & Associates
Founded in 2007, Jim Thorpe, Pa.-based Rick Grant & Associates (RGA) provides business leaders with customized strategic messaging solutions designed to establish strong market presence, expand company awareness and significantly increase sales and revenue. The RGA team provides customers with creative communication strategy designed to tell the stories that best complement existing marketing initiatives. To learn more about the company, visit http://www.rga-pr.com.

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Jim Thorpe, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2010 -- WB Electric Inc., a residential/commercial electrical contractor and the fastest growing solar panel installer in the Northeast, announced today that it will be hosting a Solar Thermal Training Seminar at its Jim Thorpe location on October 11, 12, and 13.

Three levels of training will be offered over the three days by SunMaxx Solar, an industry leader in solar energy installation training. The levels will cover an introduction to solar hot water systems, solar domestic hot water system sizing with hands-on workshops, and solar space heating and hot water system sizing with hands-on workshops.

"We are happy to offer this educational service to the community," said WB Electric founder and principal Walter Bevilacqua. "Renewable energy is the future and we're going to need trained technicians who understand it. By allowing SunMaxx to train in our facility, we are doing our part for the future of our industry and for the homeowners in our area."

There is a $225 fee for the training at any of the levels, but participants who want all three levels of training can get it for a discounted fee of $600. For more information, directions to the WB Electric office or to register for training, visit www.wb-electric.com.

About WB Electric Inc.
WB Electric Incorporated is an Electrical Contracting company located in the beautiful town of Jim Thorpe in eastern Pennsylvania, serving Carbon County, Monroe County, the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. WB Electric provides electrical lighting design and installation, generator systems, industrial motor control and automation, lighting control, stage lighting, voice/data/video networks and maintenance for the Commercial, Institutional, Residential and Industrial construction sectors.

The company is currently the fastest growing solar energy photovoltaic installer in the region and is a registered installer with the State of Pennsylvania for purposes of the state's solar energy grants. For more information about the company, visit the website at http://www.wb-electric.com.

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The company has advanced to the finalist in the race for Entrepreneurial Award

Frederick, MD -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/20/2010 -- Default Resource, a diversified financial services company specializing in collateral valuation, REO asset management services, fraud risk mitigation, training and other mortgage servicing-related offerings, announced today that is has been selected as a finalist for the Entrepreneur Council of Frederick County's 2010 Entrepreneur Awards.

Default Resource and its executives will be featured in 270Inc Magazine in its June/July issue and will also be the subject of a video presentation that will be produced by the organization and presented during the awards ceremony this summer.

"We are very proud to be selected as a finalist," said Frank Marshall, President of Default Resource. "We have worked hard to build a business that is firmly rooted in Frederick County and we're proud of both what we have accomplished and the community in which we live and work."

"The finalists in our program represent the very best companies in our area and should all be proud of their accomplishments," said Chris Olson, President of the Entrepreneur Council of Frederick County. "Our committee was very impressed with this year's finalists and consider each one partly responsible for the high level of economic success we enjoy in our area."

The winner will be made public at the awards program on June 22nd.

About Default Resource
Default Resource, formed in 2005, is a diversified financial services company specializing in collateral valuation, REO asset management services, fraud risk mitigation, training and other mortgage servicing-related offerings based in Frederick, Maryland. The company's brands include Mark-to-Market, DefaultSchool, Defaultology, FraudIndicator.com, HazardRecovery.com and Executive Asset Management. Today, the company is called on to complete in excess of 27,000 property valuations per month, has trained over 40,000 real estate agents and offers the industry's leading REO Outsourcing, Hazard Claim, and Fraud Risk Mitigation services to mortgage services nationwide. For more information about the company, visit the website at http://www.defaultresource.com.

Media Contact:
Matt Strickberger
908-350-3286
Matt.strickberger@rga-pr.com

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Detailed Asset, Loan and Securities Data Will be Continually Displayed and Updated in Transparent Global “DataNet”

New York, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/08/2010 -- DelphX Capital Markets LLC, developer of the new "Sigma" (Syndicated, Investor-Guaranteed and Managed Asset) form of asset-backed securities, and "DelphX" (the transparent market through which Sigmas will be valued and traded by institutional market participants), announced today it has chosen Bowne & Co., Inc. to exclusively host its "DataNet" network of virtual data rooms. The integration of DataNet within DelphX will enable all market participants and regulators to:

- Access detailed asset and loan level information regarding every Sigma asset, portfolio and issue, and continuously monitor its ongoing performance in real-time; and
- Collectively assess the risk and current value of each Sigma portfolio through a continuous application of the respected Delphi Method, and anonymously trade all Sigma issues on DelphX, an SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System.

"In our search for the optimal DataNet host, we reviewed many VDR providers and platforms, and found the Bowne team and their SmartroomSM technology to be the best in every category" said Larry Fondren, DelphX CEO. He added, "Bowne's state-of-the-art SmartroomSM assures all market participants 24/7/365 access to the granular detail, documentation and real-time market data they need to independently assess the risk and value of every Sigma asset and portfolio".

Brandon Farley, Global Director of Bowne Smartroom, noted "We're delighted to be hosting the secure, high-speed and intuitive DataNet environment DelphX participants need to value and trade Sigmas, and we're also very pleased to be an integral part of this new transparent form of asset-backed securitization, increasing our engagement in this data-rich market".

Gerry Oakes, Senior Vice President of Mortgage Industry Advisory Corporation ("MIAC"), which oversees the loading and updating of all deal, asset and loan level documents and information within DataNet, added, "We're very impressed with the forefront technology of the Bowne Smartroom, and I'm personally pleased to be working with the Bowne team".

About DelphX
Through DataNet and its regulated ATS, DelphX will enable all market participants to access detailed and continuously updated information regarding every amortizing asset in a Sigma portfolio and independently and collectively assess the risk and potential value of those assets and securities. Participants can also employ that vital information, and the details of all anonymous orders and trades of other DelphX participants, to determine the optimal price and terms of its own orders to buy or sell Sigma securities. All trades negotiated through DelphX are settled with the Depositary of the applicable issue (which acts as the counterparty to both buyer and seller). To learn more about Sigmas and "Securitization 2.0", please visit http://www.DelphX.com.

About SmartroomSM and Bowne & Co
Formerly Bowne Virtual Dataroom, SmartroomSM is a dedicated Web facility that provides authorized users with access to a secure on-line repository of documents. Often engaged for due diligence relevant to an M&A transaction, it is also used widely for other purposes, ranging from corporate data repository to portfolio management and fund-raising.

Bowne provides shareholder and marketing communications services around the world. Dealmakers rely on Bowne to handle critical capital markets communications with speed and accuracy. Compliance professionals turn to Bowne to prepare and file regulatory and shareholder communications online and in print. Investment managers and third party fund administrators count on Bowne's integrated solutions to streamline their document processes and produce high quality communications for their shareholders. Marketers look to Bowne to create and distribute customized, one-to-one communications on demand. With 2,800 employees in 50 offices around the globe, Bowne has met the ever-changing demands of its clients for more than 230 years. For more information, please visit http://www.Bowne.com

About MIAC
With its headquarters in the Wall Street area, MIAC, a registered SEC Investment Advisor, has been the preferred destination for sophisticated mortgage participants since 1989. The trademarked MIAC Analytics software suite has long been the risk management solution of choice for originators and servicers responding to opportunities in the constantly evolving mortgage market. From loan origination to balance sheet risk management, MIAC offers integrated and comprehensive solutions for mortgage originators, servicing owners, and MBS portfolio managers. For more information, please visit http://www.MIACAnalytics.com

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Exciting new training program will help professionals in our area learn to help residents in our area save on their utility bill.

Mayfield, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/22/2010 -- The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council has partnered with HeatSpring Learning Institute to offer an Accredited Geothermal Installer Certification Course in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The course is scheduled for April 12 through April 14, 2010 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania at the Columbia County Agricultural Center.

This training program is a three day comprehensive course focused on the design and installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems. The course includes an open book exam required to become an IGSHPA Accredited Geothermal Installer. The course will also include the fundamentals to build a strong foundation in the How's and Why's of properly designed and installed geothermal heat pump systems; advanced topics related to selecting, sizing, and designing a ground source heating/cooling system; a directory listing in both International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) and the HeatSpring Website; reference materials and collectors; a 1-year IGSHPA membership as well as hands-on training in Pipe Fusion.

Attendees will learn to design and install geothermal systems from the author of the new IGSHPA Design and Installation Manual and obtain credentials and manuals needed to be a geothermal installer. On the third day of the course, an open book exam is given to meet the accreditation requirements as a geothermal installer. This course is also approved for Continuing Education Credits - AIA Approved - 24 HSW LU Hours.

For more information - please visit the course website at
https://www.heatspring.com/index.php?id=event&event_id=560.00000

Because the Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council is co-sponsoring this course, the organization is providing a discount code as an incentive to promote the proper installation and design of geothermal systems. During the registration process on the HeatSpring Website, use the promo code "pocono."

About Poconos Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit organization that has been active in northeast Pennsylvania since 1980. The Council is committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth and is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The regional organization encompasses and serves the following ten counties: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne. Find out more about the organization by visiting the website at http://www.pnercd.org.

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Company focus shifts from brokers to mid-tier banks; Sauri becomes CIO.

Dallas, TX -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/18/2010 -- Catalizador Private Equity Fund, a team of venture capitalists that includes Jim McMahan, Stewart Hunter and Bryan Harlan of Benchmark Mortgage and other significant Texas-based business partners, has announced the completed acquisition of MortgageDashboard™, a leading on-demand loan origination software system enabling paperless mortgage processing for lenders, credit unions and banks. Catalizador took control of MortgageDashboard last fall when the technology firm lost an important line of credit and was on the brink of insolvency.

MortgageDashboard was created to be a web based mortgage banking software solution for loan originators by Jorge Sauri almost a decade ago. The LOS was quickly adopted by brokers and net branch operators who were attracted to the affordable, SaaS product. At one point, the company was serving a user base of over 3,000 customers nationwide. When wholesale lending fell out of favor, the company began to shift its focus to mortgage banks, credit unions and community banks, but nearly ran out of time.

"We were attracted to MortgageDashboard when a group of private investors with significant mortgage industry backgrounds introduced us to the technology and called it the best completely online, web based loan origination software on the market," said Jim McMahan, managing partner of Catalizador. "Our fund looks to the future of the housing finance industry and this web based loan software is the way loans will be originated going forward."

Catalizador Private Equity Fund stepped in to recapitalize MortgageDashboard to allow it to continue operations and began the acquisition process. Now that it has been completed, MortgageDashboard has become one of the few mortgage technology firms operating today that has its flagship product in use as a mission critical application at the institution run by its primary investors.

Sauri has remained with the company he founded and is now the company's chief developer and chief information officer, where he continues to provide breakthroughs in innovation and works to simplify the technology required by mortgage brokers and bankers alike.

David Childers has been tapped as a primary strategist and the company's vice president of sales. He is a highly successful business development consultant with over 10 years experience working with mortgage brokers and bankers, assisting them with developing their businesses, creating winning strategies, and executing their visions to become successful organizations.

"We're seeing tremendous adoption in this market for three primary reasons," Childers said. "First, lenders appreciate the comprehensive audit trails we provide our customers, which allows them to remain in full compliance with all FDIC, GLB and Sarbanes Oxley requirements for data security and borrower privacy. Secondly, we maintain a SAS-70 secured environment monitored and controlled by an independent third party for the industry's best disaster recovery solution. Finally, our SaaS mortgage banking software puts our customer's data in a secure online environment that they can access anytime from anywhere. MortgageDashboard is the solution our customers are looking for now."

About Mortgage Dashboard
Since 2001, MortgageDashboard has been providing the leading Web-based, on-demand loan origination software solution built on the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Most experts agree that SaaS will continue to be the most efficient and valuable way for delivering software to the end user. MortgageDashboard was developed from the ground up to provide the most effective SaaS Mortgage banking software for marketing, originating, processing and closing loans from within all popular web browsers and most operating systems. With e-Briefcase, the completely paperless MortgageDashboard electronic document management system, you can greatly enhance your workflow and manage your business from anywhere the internet is available. With exceptional security and data protection, hundreds of seamlessly integrated third party vendors, as well as free, informative training and support, MortgageDashboard gives you the power to work with confidence. MortgageDashboard also strives to provide the best customer support available in the industry, providing peace of mind to its customers. Mortgage Dashboard is based in Austin Texas. To learn more about Mortgage Dashboard, visit http://www.MortgageDashboard.com or call 800-209-8812.

Media Contact: Rick Grant
rick@rickgrant.net
800-979-9079

Company Contact: David Childers
david@mortgagedashboard.com
770-634-5804

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Dallas, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/08/2010 -- B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc has partnered with leading educator to provide a Senior Certified Sustainability Professional certification program. After completing this premier certification program, attendees will be established as sustainable business professionals ready to take responsibility for setting the direction and coordinating an enterprise's sustainability strategy across multiple functional areas, such as sales, marketing, communications, new product development, global supply chain, operations, and corporate social responsibility.

The objective of this program is to aid students in:

1. Establishing and maintaining a green procurement strategy.
2. Apply the principles of environmentally preferred purchasing, design for environment, eco-control systems, and sustainable business practices.
3. Develop and Indentify Corporate Social Responsibility strategies to meet organizational needs.
4. Develop and use Environmental Management System (EMS) practices.
5. Improve product positioning using the green marketing mix principles.
6.Organize and sequence carbon strategies using the World Resource Institute protocol.
7. Improve operational sustainability through greening the logistics and supply chain.

The following is an outline of the program:

I. Green Purchasing Fundamentals -Introduction to Green Procurement
II. Sustainability 101: Corporate Social Responsibility
III. Carbon Strategies: Developing a Carbon Policy
IV. Environmental Management Systems - EMS (ISO 14001)
V. Environmental Accounting 101
VI. Green Marketing & Sales Force Essentials
VII. Green Transportation: 12 Best Practices
VIII. Sustainability Leader - Defining the Performance Requirements
IX. Advanced Green Purchasing- Alternative Materials
X. The Sustainability Consultant- Green Consulting 101

The program offers over 110 hours of training using state-of-the-art distance learning technologies. There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection (Broadband Internet connection is highly recommended). In addition, you will need to have Internet Explorer, Adobe Reader, Flash Plug-in and a QuickTime plug-in on your computer (all available through free downloads).

About B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc
B.F. Environmental Consultants Inc is family owned business located in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The company provides professional consulting services and customized training programs. The company has partnered with natural educators to offer affordable distance learning courses on alternative energy systems, Solar Energy Boot Camp, Geothermal Systems, natural gas development, petrochemical training, environmental science, soil science, health and safety OSHA, industrial training, and engineering management.

Editor's Note:
For more details, please visit|
Professional Sustainability Professional Training and Certification Program
http://www.bfenvironmental.com/sustain.php

Professional Certification Program in Green Building Design and Remodeling
http://www.bfenvironmental.com/GreenBuild.php

Contact: Brian Oram
brf0204@ptd.net
570-335-1947

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Servicers can recover property losses by tapping into existing P&C insurance policies.

Santa Barbara, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/24/2009 -- Equi-Trax Asset Solutions, LP, a national collateral valuation provider offering a line of hybrid valuation products delivered under a meticulous quality control process to bridge the gap between BPOs and full appraisals, has announced that it will offer an innovative new asset recovery program that can save servicers money they would otherwise spend to rehabilitate REO properties. The Asset Recovery Insurance Plan is offered in conjunction with the Law Firm of Jeffrey A. Miller and Associates, located in Burbank, CA, which focuses on residential and commercial insurance claims.

"Over one half of foreclosed properties are damaged by the former owners upon foreclosure and eviction," said Guy Taylor, Equi-Trax CEO. "This damage is often covered under an existing insurance policy but many servicers are not aware. Even when they are, it takes a lot of time and effort to file and manage the claims process."

According to Taylor, the average damage per property, on a nationwide basis, is $35,000 and generally relates to lost fixtures, damaged walls, lighting, HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems. A vital part of the claims process is having a good valuation on the property, which will be provided by Equi-Trax as a service to the Law Firm and Equi-Trax's mutual clients. The Law Firm will then use that information to secure the servicer's claim.

All fees for the service are based on the success of the program. There are no upfront fees for participation in the program. The Asset Recovery Insurance Plan is available to servicers nationwide.

About Equi-Trax
Equi-Trax Asset Solutions, LP, Santa Barbara, CA, is a national property valuation firm servicing the U.S. financial services industry. By leveraging AVM technology and the skills of certified appraisers licensed to serve the mortgage industry, Equi-Trax developed a new line of collateral valuation products that combined the best elements of BPOs, AVMs and desktop appraisals. Equi-Trax has earned a leading position in the industry through the use of detailed analytics, quality control, valuation accuracy and service flexibility. The firm's technology platform uses over 400 data rules and connections to over 17,000 certified, evaluated and performance rated vendors to give its clients the information they need to manage their risk appropriately at a price they can afford. Find out more about Equi-Trax Asset Solutions at http://www.equi-trax.com.

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--New tool empowers third parties to support servicers by structuring loan mods--

Ronkonkoma, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/02/2009 -- ADAPT Enterprise, LLC, provider of an on-demand software solution for loss mitigation specialists in every sector, has announced the release of ADAPT, a web-based NPV Decisioning Engine designed to empower mortgage brokers, attorneys, community-based organizations and others to support servicers by preparing loan modification packages that conform to the government's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) guidelines automatically. ADAPT stands for Automated Decisioning Asset Performing Technologies.

The tool enables loss mitigation professionals to instantly determine the eligibility of a loan modification, based on HAMP guidelines. The system applies the base NPV calculations and defines the reduced rate, modified term, step-rate along with principal forbearance (if suggested), all in real-time. It then produces the package for the servicer's review.

"Servicers are overwhelmed with the volume of loan modifications they are receiving right now and can not deal with them because they are so busy dealing with borrowers who are closer to being foreclosed upon," said Tom Sato, President of ADAPT. "This tool will allow loss mitigation specialists to do the heavy lifting for mortgage loan servicers, providing them with deals that will meet HAMP guidelines, complete with the paperwork to move the deal through to closing. This is the solution the industry has been looking for."

ADAPT provides a secure pre-qualification application exchange, which is triggered by the end-user, enabling the homeowner to enter data in a secure web environment. The tool informs all parties that the homeowner is required to enroll into a HUD-approved housing counseling program automatically if it detects that the back-end DTI exceeds 55%. The system will automatically import the borrower's data into the Freddie Mac Loss Mitigation Transmittal Summary form as soon as it automatically confirms borrower eligibility.

About ADAPT Enterprise, LLC
ADAPT Enterprise, LLC is a Delaware Company with its Corporate Offices located in Ronkonkoma, NY. The foundation of the company has been built upon a deep understanding of the loan default process, which has been applied to a proprietary platform which creates operational efficiencies by automating the manual processes. ADAPT, which stands for Automated Decisioning Asset Performing Technologies, enables the Loss Mitigation Specialist to quickly identify and pre-qualify borrower eligibility for rules-based modification. As an emerging Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, ADAPT provides the opportunity to connect, define and execute from remote locations - while understanding the importance of delivering on-demand solutions to meet our clients' changing expectations as markets evolve. With our focus on being the best-of-breed technology partner, we continuously strive to create excellence through service and performance. Find out more about the company on its website at http://www.adapt-now.com.

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Villanova University is hosting the 2009 Pennsylvania Stormwater Symposium. The event will aid our knowledge and understanding of sustainable stormwater management for all aspects of planning, design, implementation and regulatory compliance.

Villanova, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/25/2009 -- 2009 Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Symposium - the focus of the Symposium is "Bailing Out Stormwater". The Symposium will on October 14 - 15, 2009 and the Municipal Workshop is being held on October 14, 2009, both of the events are being held at Villanova.

Stormwater Management Symposium
The purpose of the symposium is to advance the knowledge and understanding of sustainable stormwater management for those dealing in all aspects of planning, design, implementation and regulatory compliance. A workshop for non-engineers will be held in conjunction with the symposium. This is the seventh symposium on stormwater issues that has been held at Villanova. This event will bringing Together: Engineers, Planners, Water Resource Professionals, Regional, State and Local Government Representatives, Land Development Professionals, and Watershed and Conservation Groups.

Symposium Details: This year we have the honor of being addressed by John Hines, Deputy Secretary of Water Management, and Glenn Rider, Director of the Bureau of Watershed management as well as many notable speakers from both the private and the public sector. Of course the VUSP and TVSSI researchers will present their latest results! Wednesday we focus on concurrent technical sessions with over 25 podium presentations on all phases of stormwater management. The topics and speakers are better than ever and we look forward to hearing what they have to say. For lunch we will be joined by the municipal attendees, and we will then launch into another technical podium session. Following on is the poster session, and reception. For Thursday we have a star studded lineup of speakers! We start with a talk by Professor Traver on Green Infrastructure, and then hear from Glenn Rider, Director of the Bureau of Watershed Management, PaDEP on the many new stormwater initiatives in Pennsylvania. Next we hear from the Philadelphia Water Department Office of Watersheds, Michael Ports from Bergmann Associates, Ed White the NRCS State Soil Scientist, and Jennifer Kehler on the Act 167 Program. Finally for those who enjoy our yearly tours, we are going to again offer several options with Lunch. We are including many breaks to allow you to interact with the posters, the vendors, and your colleagues.

The symposium proceedings will be published over the internet, and Lunch will be provided on Wednesday the 14th, and an informal reception will be held following the conclusion of sessions that day.

Municipal Workshop
This 1-day workshop will present practical information and strategies for dealing with stormwater runoff in your municipality. We start with stormwater fundamentals, look at inspection and infiltration testing, and end with runoff controls and maintenance. You will be joining the main symposium for both lunch and to hear John Hines, Deputy Secretary for Water Management, PaDEP speak on stormwater and watershed issues. Following a tour of the Villanova Urban Stormwater Management BMP Research and Demonstration Park, you will rejoin the main symposium for a poster session and reception. This one-day workshop is for municipal elected and appointed officials, and their staff and planners. Lunch and the reception is included in the registration fee.

To Register for either event, please visit:
http://www3.villanova.edu/VUSP/PASWM/index.htm

This event is being promoted by the Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council - a grassroots community organization.
http://www.pnercd.org

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Two Resource Conservation & Development Councils host show to benefit area residents.

Mayfield, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/03/2009 -- The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) Council in association with the Endless Mountains RC&D Council, non-profit organizations advocating natural resource and community sustainability in Pennsylvania, have announced the first Northeast PA Energy Solutions Expo to be held on June 13th and 14th, 2009, at the Luzerne County Fairgounds in Dallas, Pa. The event will focus on alternative and renewable energy opportunities as well as energy conservation for residents, landowners, municipalities, regional governments, and local businesses.

The event is open to area residents of all ages and will provide a range of educational opportunities, including free adult continuing education units from Wilkes University for those who attend any of the many educational seminars presented during the show. In addition, around 60 area organizations and businesses will have booths at the show, providing information on many products and services that benefit area residents.

"There is a lot of urgency in the news about energy alternatives and conservation, but very little in the way of informal education and outreach to the public," said Brian Oram, Chairperson of the Pocono NE RC&D Council. "We hope the expo will provide citizens with the opportunity to learn about solutions and innovative technologies that may be long-term, affordable options."

The Energy Expo will provide a forum where area residents can learn about conservation and alternative energy solutions. The event will provide presentations and seminars on many energy topics, including solar energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, biomass energy, green building design, energy audits, farm energy audits, biofuels, transportation efficiency, state/federal tax credits, and financing. Exhibits will be provided for children that are fun and educational.

The event will cost $5 per adult with children under 12 free. If you have questions about the Expo, please visit http://www.pnesolutions.org or contact the Pocono Northeast RC&D Council at 570-282-8732 ext. 4.

About Endless Moutains Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Endless Mountains Resource Conservation and Development (EMRC&D) Council was established in 1967 and included Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, and Wyoming Counties. In 1992, Lycoming County was added to the area. The RC&D Program is unique combination of private enterprise and Federal assistance that encourages the blending of natural resource use with local economic and social values. Program objectives address improving the quality of life, including social, economic and environmental concerns; continuing prudent use of natural resources; and strengthing local citizens' ability to utilize available sources of assistance through Federal and State agencies, and other public and private entities. The RC&D Program provides a form of "facilitated self-help" for conservation and economic development in communities across the Nation essentially serving as regional rural development organizations.

About Poconos Northeast Resource Conservation & Development Council
The Pocono Northeast Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Council is a non-profit organization that has been active in northeast Pennsylvania since 1980. The Council is committed to the preservation and protection of natural resources within a framework of economic growth and is directed by a group of dedicated volunteers.The regional organization encompasses and serves the following ten counties: Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, and Wayne. Find out more about the organization by visiting the website at http://www.pnercd.org.

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