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Agora Data Announces Sharon Mancero as Managing Director to Drive Innovation and Growth in Auto Finance Solutions for Lenders

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

ARLINGTON, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora Data, a fintech company that provides technology, capital, and guidance with predictable loan performance and analytics for the subprime automotive industry, announces the appointment of Sharon Mancero as Managing Director.

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  • ARLINGTON, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Agora Data, a fintech company that provides technology, capital, and guidance with predictable loan performance and analytics for the subprime automotive industry, announces the appointment of Sharon Mancero as Managing Director.
  • Mancero joins Agora with an impeccable finance background and deep auto industry experience.
  • She will help introduce strategic initiatives that best leverage Agora's assets and auto financing talents to optimize portfolios and balances sheets for small to mid-sized institutions including banks, credit unions, and finance companies.
  • Mancero spent more than 30 years at Wells Fargo, 20 of which were in the Asset-Backed Finance group providing senior lending facilities to consumer finance companies in the U.S. and Canada.

Neuropathy Action Foundation Launches White Paper on Future of Gene Therapy & Urges Innovative Policy Approaches to Ensure Patient Access

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Monday, March 4, 2024

SANTA ANA, Calif., March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Neuropathy Action Foundation (NAF), a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring neuropathy patients have access to the treatments necessary to improve their quality of life, today announced the release of a new white paper, "The Promise of Gene Therapy for Neuropathy and Rare Diseases." The white paper explores the transformative potential of gene therapy for neuropathy and other patients and details policy considerations to ensure equitable patient access to these revolutionary treatments.

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  • The white paper explores the transformative potential of gene therapy for neuropathy and other patients and details policy considerations to ensure equitable patient access to these revolutionary treatments.
  • "The promise of gene therapy is immense, particularly for patients with neuropathy and other conditions with limited or no treatment options.
  • Creating New Payment Models: Innovative payment models should offset the current exorbitant costs and uncertainties associated with gene therapy.
  • Despite its decades-long scientific foundation, gene therapy represents a shift in healthcare and the translation of gene therapy from laboratory research to clinical application remains in its infancy.

New American Funding Strengthens Team by Adding Mortgage Industry Leader Mosi Gatling

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding, one of the nation's largest independent mortgage lenders, announced today that industry leader Mosi Gatling has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth and Expansion. Gatling is one of the nation's most prolific loan originators, specializing in loans to previously underserved communities. Gatling brings more than a decade of lending experience to New American Funding.

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  • TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding , one of the nation's largest independent mortgage lenders, announced today that industry leader Mosi Gatling has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth and Expansion.
  • Gatling will be part of the leadership team at New American Funding and will play a visible and active role in the company.
  • "We are very excited to welcome Mosi to the NAF team," said Patty Arvielo, New American Funding Co-Founder and CEO.
  • Mosi is a proven leader in the mortgage industry and is passionate about making a difference.

The XPENG G9 delivered top performances in severe winter weather conditions during 2024 NAF Winter Test

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Monday, February 12, 2024

The XPENG G9 sent for testing was the 4WD Performance version, which is the best-selling vehicle within the brand's European portfolio.

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  • The XPENG G9 sent for testing was the 4WD Performance version, which is the best-selling vehicle within the brand's European portfolio.
  • The G9 also ranked #5 in the range test, with a 13.1% real-world deviation rate to its WLTP range.
  • According to the report, all cars were affected by driving conditions and low temperatures in the winter test to varying degrees.
  • For more details on the NAF winter charging test, see here .

SXSW EDU® UNVEILS LINEUP FOR 2024 PODCAST STAGE AND NEW KEYNOTE AND FEATURED SESSIONS

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages. As one of the first of its kind at an education event when introduced three years ago, SXSW EDU's Podcast Stage, presented by GitLab Foundation, continues to break ground in showcasing the medium's power as an important storytelling tool, capturing the intersection of education, society, and culture. This year's program will feature the live recording of the debut audio series, "The Amendment," hosted by celebrated journalist and editor-at-large of The 19th News, Errin Haines, as well as the launch of "The Cusp, a Work Shift podcast," hosted by Paul Fain. In addition, attendees will be delighted to hear from comedian Sarah Rose Siskind, musicians Rapsody, Jackie Venson, and DJ Reborn, and groundbreaking authors Jacqueline Woodson, Bettina Love, and Carlos Moreno, just to name a few.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas , Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The South by Southwest EDU® Conference & Festival shares the exciting lineup for the 2024 Podcast Stage, as well as new voices for the Keynote and Featured Stages.
  • In total, audiences will be able to attend 14 podcast sessions spearheaded by several returning and first-time presenters.
  • Alongside the Podcast Stage, SXSW EDU is excited to roll out additional programming for the 2024 conference and festival that further explores sense and story-driven methods for enhancing learning.
  • SXSW EDU unveils three new Featured Sessions examining the impact of an emotionally poignant approach to education, whether through music or intentional vulnerability.

General Mills Announces Long-time Senior Executive Shawn O’Grady to Retire

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced the retirement of Shawn O’Grady, Group President, North America Foodservice (NAF).

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  • General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced the retirement of Shawn O’Grady, Group President, North America Foodservice (NAF).
  • Sharma will report to Nudi and join the General Mills Senior Leadership Team.
  • “Shawn has been a tremendous asset to General Mills over the past 35 years, most recently leading our North America Foodservice business through the pandemic to significant growth for the enterprise,” said Jeff Harmening, chairman and CEO, General Mills.
  • “Shawn’s enthusiasm for his team and General Mills consumers is truly unmatched, and he and his leadership will be missed.”
    Sharma joined General Mills in 2014 and currently is President, U.S.

New American Funding to Expand Footprint with Acquisition of Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp.

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

TUSTIN, Calif., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New American Funding (NAF), one of the nation's leading independent mortgage lenders, announced today that it is set to acquire Draper and Kramer Mortgage Corp. (DKMC), a subsidiary of Chicago-based Draper and Kramer Holding (DKH), a financial and real estate services provider.

Key Points: 
  • As a result of this acquisition, new and existing customers can expect an even higher level of service and support from New American Funding.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Draper and Kramer's mortgage division to NAF," said New American Funding Co-Founder and CEO Rick Arvielo.
  • "This strategic move will allow us to expand our footprint and better serve clients in the Midwest and East Coast regions.
  • The acquisition of DKMC is another step towards this goal and solidifies New American Funding's position as a leader in the mortgage industry.

NetDevOps Days and AutoCon Join Forces to Accelerate Booming Network Automation Community

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetBox Labs and Network Automation Forum (NAF) today announce the convergence of the network automation industry’s two foremost events, NetDevOps Days from NetBox Labs and NAF’s AutoCon.

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  • NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetBox Labs and Network Automation Forum (NAF) today announce the convergence of the network automation industry’s two foremost events, NetDevOps Days from NetBox Labs and NAF’s AutoCon.
  • The resulting singular event series, AutoCon, will converge network automation thought leaders, engineers, and executives and accelerate the industry.
  • “NetBox Labs built something special with NetDevOps Days, and injected a huge shot of energy into the network automation community,” said Scott Robohn, co-founder, Network Automation Forum.
  • Both NetDevOps Days and AutoCon sprang to life in 2023 independently, but the events’ paths quickly converged, with complimentary content and a singular focus on helping network practitioners accelerate their network automation journeys.

XPENG G9 Achieves a Five-Star 2023 Sustainability Rating from Green NCAP

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The XPENG G9, now on sale in Europe, has received a five-star 2023 sustainability rating from Green NCAP

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  • The XPENG G9, now on sale in Europe, has received a five-star 2023 sustainability rating from Green NCAP
    The rating recognises XPENG's long term commitment to green mobility and sustainability, as well as XPENG G9's highest standards in smart design and energy efficiency technologies
    AMSTERDAM, Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPENG Motors (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company, today announces that the international model of their flagship electric SUV, XPENG G9, has received a five-star 2023 sustainability rating from Green NCAP.
  • Green NCAP is an independent pan-European initiative that promotes the development of cars that are clean, energy efficient and cause as little harm to the environment as possible.
  • Green NCAP judges cars across three core areas, including the Clean Air Index, Energy Efficiency Index, and Greenhouse Gases.
  • The XPENG G9 received an average score of 95% in the tests.

New American Funding Selects Snapdocs as Digital Closings Provider

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, announced that New American Funding (NAF) has selected its eClosing platform to accelerate digital closing adoption and deliver a streamlined experience to borrowers and the loan officers who serve them.

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  • Snapdocs , the mortgage industry’s leading digital closing provider, announced that New American Funding (NAF) has selected its eClosing platform to accelerate digital closing adoption and deliver a streamlined experience to borrowers and the loan officers who serve them.
  • NAF chose Snapdocs due to its demonstrated reliability, expertise in digital transformation, and unparalleled capability to provide a fully transparent process for all parties involved in mortgage closings.
  • “We are dedicated to meeting the needs of the next generation of homebuyers,” said Kevin English, COO of New American Funding.
  • “Snapdocs is proud to advance the digitization of the mortgage market through our partnership with NAF, an industry-leading innovator,” said Michael Sachdev, CEO of Snapdocs.