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Enact Launches Insider Partner Program to Accelerate Solar and Storage Services for Installers

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Data as a service, PG&E, Growth, Bright, Entrepreneurship, Solar energy, Solar chimney, Data, Enactment, Marketing, DocuSign, Renewable energy

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enact Solar, the award-winning intelligent digital platform revolutionizing the way solar and energy storage projects are planned, implemented and overseen, has launched its Insider Partner Program, to further streamline and simplify their partners' solar and storage businesses by providing signed solar projects while using Enact's All-in-One software platform.

Key Points: 
  • Partner Installers to Grow and Streamline Their Solar and Storage Business with Signed Solar Projects Using Enact's All-In-One Software Platform
    PLEASANTON, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enact Solar , the award-winning intelligent digital platform revolutionizing the way solar and energy storage projects are planned, implemented and overseen, has launched its Insider Partner Program, to further streamline and simplify their partners' solar and storage businesses by providing signed solar projects while using Enact's All-in-One software platform.
  • As a true two-sided platform, Enact not only helps customers purchase solar and storage systems but also helps solar installers with the all-in-one cloud software platform to design and manage projects.
  • The new Partner Program succeeds Enact's major upgrade to its solar design software in November 2023, aimed at enhancing the productivity of solar installers.
  • "Our newly launched Insider Partner Program is designed to help installers grow and build their solar business while meeting the requirements of their solar and energy customers, through providing a cost efficient, transparent and simplified solar process," said Deep Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder at Enact.

Enact Launches Insider Partner Program to Accelerate Solar and Storage Services for Installers

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Data as a service, PG&E, Growth, Bright, Entrepreneurship, Solar energy, Solar chimney, Data, Enactment, Marketing, DocuSign, Renewable energy

PLEASANTON, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enact Solar, the award-winning intelligent digital platform revolutionizing the way solar and energy storage projects are planned, implemented and overseen, has launched its Insider Partner Program, to further streamline and simplify their partners' solar and storage businesses by providing signed solar projects while using Enact's All-in-One software platform.

Key Points: 
  • Partner Installers to Grow and Streamline Their Solar and Storage Business with Signed Solar Projects Using Enact's All-In-One Software Platform
    PLEASANTON, Calif., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Enact Solar , the award-winning intelligent digital platform revolutionizing the way solar and energy storage projects are planned, implemented and overseen, has launched its Insider Partner Program, to further streamline and simplify their partners' solar and storage businesses by providing signed solar projects while using Enact's All-in-One software platform.
  • As a true two-sided platform, Enact not only helps customers purchase solar and storage systems but also helps solar installers with the all-in-one cloud software platform to design and manage projects.
  • The new Partner Program succeeds Enact's major upgrade to its solar design software in November 2023, aimed at enhancing the productivity of solar installers.
  • "Our newly launched Insider Partner Program is designed to help installers grow and build their solar business while meeting the requirements of their solar and energy customers, through providing a cost efficient, transparent and simplified solar process," said Deep Chakraborty, CEO and Co-Founder at Enact.

BARK Expands Consumables Business With Launch of Cereal-Inspired Dog Treat Collection to Inject Innovation, Fun & Humor Into Retail Pet Aisles

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Online Retail, Retail, Other Consumer, Consumer, Other Retail, Specialty, Pets, Collection, Humour, Love, Multimedia, Hunt's Snack Pack, Dog, Banjo-Kazooie, BarkBox, Parent, Toot, Bright, Meat, Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, Food industry

The Snack Pack from BARK features treats inspired by classic breakfast cereals with corresponding mascots and surprises in every box.

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  • The Snack Pack from BARK features treats inspired by classic breakfast cereals with corresponding mascots and surprises in every box.
  • To coincide with the treats, BARK is releasing plush dog toy versions of each treat’s mascot, including Jim Sock, Tooty the Toot, Goober B.
  • BARK is prioritizing growing its consumables business in 2024 and breaking through in a crowded, established category with fun, nostalgia-inducing products for dogs and dog parents.
  • To learn more about the Snack Pack and to purchase, visit bark.co or target.com or visit Target stores.

Bright MLS January 2024 Housing Report: 2024 Kicks off With Higher Home Prices in the Mid-Atlantic

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Monday, February 12, 2024
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Overall, January closed sales across the Bright MLS service area were higher than a year ago, suggesting that buyers took advantage of falling rates at the end of last year. However, new pending sales and showing activity was relatively limited. The wintery weather is partially responsible for the lower activity. The other culprit was the Mid-Atlantic's restricted supply which has lingered near historic lows.

Key Points: 
  • Prices in the Mid-Atlantic have been rising for 143 consecutive months (with one exception last April when the median price was flat).
  • Overall, new listings in the Bright MLS service area were 9.9% lower in January 2024 than what they were in January 2023.
  • Bright MLS January 2024 Housing Report: 2024 Kicks off With Higher Home Prices in the Mid-Atlantic
    Active listings at the end of January 2024 stood at 26,962.
  • "Demand outpaced supply in 2023 and the trend will continue in 2024," said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS Chief Economist.

Mountain Commerce Bank Announces Promotions for Eight Key Team Members

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As it completed 2023, Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MCBI), the Knoxville, Tennessee-based bank holding company and parent of Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB), announced the promotions today of eight key MCB team members.

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  • KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As it completed 2023, Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. (OTCQX: MCBI), the Knoxville, Tennessee-based bank holding company and parent of Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB), announced the promotions today of eight key MCB team members.
  • "As MCB continues to expand its team, we are ensuring that the right individuals are placed in key positions," Bill Edwards, President and CEO of Mountain Commerce Bank, said.
  • Kevin Horne, Executive Vice-President, Chief Credit Officer, Chief Operating Officer has been promoted to Chief Banking Officer.
  • Connie French, senior vice president and senior relationship manager has been named team leader for the Bank's West Knoxville Financial Center.

New Year, New Bright Energy® Beverages at The Human Bean

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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MEDFORD, Ore., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new, energizing blend is making a debut at The Human Bean drive thrus across the U.S.

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  • MEDFORD, Ore., Jan. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A brand new, energizing blend is making a debut at The Human Bean drive thrus across the U.S.
  • The franchise is releasing its fresh and flavorful proprietary Bright Energy® energy drink — an innovative formula containing 160 mg. of caffeine and a special vitamin blend per 16 oz.
  • "We take such pride in the quality of our coffees, and this is a natural next step," says Dan Hawkins, co-founder and CEO of The Human Bean.
  • Thirsty customers in search of cool convenience and Bright flavor will find the new energy drinks at The Human Bean drive-thru locations starting January 3, 2024 and throughout the year.

Redfin Launches AI-Powered Tool to Redesign Listing Photos

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
Finance, Interior Design, Professional Services, Residential Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, MLS, AI, Chocolate liquor, IPhone, Multimedia, Partnership, Interior design, Real estate, Bright, Redfin

(NASDAQ: RDFN) — Today Redfin ( redfin.com ) launched Redfin Redesign, an AI-powered tool that lets consumers change the appearance of walls, floors and countertops in home photos.

Key Points: 
  • (NASDAQ: RDFN) — Today Redfin ( redfin.com ) launched Redfin Redesign, an AI-powered tool that lets consumers change the appearance of walls, floors and countertops in home photos.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231207198499/en/
    Redfin users will now have the option to redesign interior photos of homes listed by Redfin or on Bright MLS.
  • In total, Redfin Redesign is available for more than 75,000 listings across the U.S.
    To try Redfin Redesign, select an eligible home like this one from your Redfin search results.
  • Click the “Redesign” button on the first listing photo, then select a room to redesign from a gallery of interior photos.

Bright MLS November Housing Report: Mid-Atlantic Market Continues to Defy Expectations

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Even as mortgage rates hit a two-decade high in November, homebuyers remain active throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The number of closed sales continued to track below last year's levels, with 15,970 total sales throughout the region, down 6.3% from November 2022. However, there were 15,964 new pending sales last month, which is down just 0.7% compared to a year ago.

Key Points: 
  • "Housing demand has remained strong this fall, despite higher rates," said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS Chief Economist.
  • At the end of the month, there was a total of 32,522 active listings across the Bright MLS service area.
  • According to the Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index (HDI), the Philadelphia metro market remains limited.
  • According to the Bright MLS T3 Home Demand Index (HDI), market conditions in the Washington, D.C. metro declined slightly month-over-month, from 58 in November to 56 in December, indicating limited market activity.

Bright MLS Housing Forecast: 2024 Will Be Better for Buyers

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite slower home price growth, affordability will be the biggest challenge for homebuyers in 2024, according to the Bright MLS 2024 Housing Forecast released today. However, more  buyers and sellers will return to the market in the coming year as interest rates fall from 22-year highs, and homeowners begin to loosen their grip on 3% mortgage rates as life events prompt more people to move. The result will be more options for home shoppers and a rise in home sales, though market activity is still projected to remain well below typical levels.

Key Points: 
  • Based on the Bright MLS forecast, buyers and sellers in 2024 can expect:
    A new normal for mortgage rates that fall below 7% in the first quarter and range between 6-6.5% before reaching 6.2% at year-end.
  • "After a very difficult market for buyers who have had to contend with an atypical housing market in 2023, home shoppers will find more listings to choose from in 2024, " Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS Chief Economist said.
  • Affordability will continue to challenge buyers – Several factors will push and pull at home prices in 2024.
  • Right now, the outlook is for a mild and short recession in 2024, which will not have a major impact on the housing market.

Collabra Technology Appoints David Charron to its Board of Directors

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collabra Technology, Inc. ("Collabra"), a real estate digital marketing technology and analytics solution provider today announced the appointment of David Charron to its Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Collabra Technology, Inc. ("Collabra"), a real estate digital marketing technology and analytics solution provider today announced the appointment of David Charron to its Board of Directors.
  • MRIS subsequently evolved into Bright MLS, Inc. where Charron served as Bright's initial Chief Strategy Officer until stepping away from that role in 2019.
  • "David Charron is one of the brightest minds and most respected leaders in our industry, and we are fortunate to have him choose to join our Board" said Russ Cofano, President and CEO of Collabra Technology.
  • Charron will join former Microsoft CIO Jim DuBois, investor and startup leader Tom Simpson, investment banker Patrick Ringland and Cofano on the Collabra Board.