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NAPLES, Fla. (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE), May 14, 2026 — Amba, the leader in passive AI powered care technology, will hold a live webinar on May 20, 2026 titled “From staffing crisis to operational advantage”. The webinar will focus on how senior living operators are able to move beyond reactive care, and how better visibility and early insight can improve operational efficiency. Image caption: Tiffany Village’s care teams will discuss how they use Amba’s AI-powered passive technology to reduce falls and hospitalizations across its senior living communities during the webinar “Staffing crisis to operational advantage” on May 20, 2020. The session will be presented in partnership by Senior Housing News and feature Kristen Parsons as President of Tiffany Village, Kenny’s Pond and Amba Founder & CEO Stuart Hamilton. The two will discuss what has changed in the past two years since using Amba. They will also discuss what this shift means for care delivery and how teams work on a daily basis. Amba uses passive sensors that are designed to protect privacy. It tracks patterns of sleep, movement and behavior without using cameras or audio. Over time, Amba builds a baseline of each resident, flagging meaningful changes. This helps teams decide when and where to intervene. The system can be easily integrated into existing environments and workflows, allowing communities the opportunity to adopt it without having to change infrastructure or workflows. The webinar is based on a new case-study based on the results of the St. John’s communities in Newfoundland, where Amba was used to give care teams a clearer view into resident needs and enable them to intervene earlier before an issue or infection arises. Care teams at Tiffany Village and Kenny’s Pond have experienced fewer disruptions and a more consistent level of care. In data analyzed between 2023 and 2025, occupancy increased and labor costs decreased, while care teams felt more confident about how they prioritized their day. Highlights of the results at Tiffany Village and Kenney’s Pond include: 89% decrease in falls 78% decrease in medication issues 97% reduce in hospitalizations. “Amba is easy to fall inlove with,” said Parsons. Once your team starts using it daily, it becomes a part of the way you deliver care. Hamilton, from Amba, said that most communities don’t lack effort but they do lack visibility. “When teams are able to see what is changing in real-time, they don’t need to wait until something goes wrong. They can step in sooner, with more confidence, to focus their time on what’s really important. Topics include: How can you increase caregiver capacity without adding staff? Why do many systems keep communities in reactive workflows? What does proactive care look like in reality? What do two years of data reveal about operations? To register or download the case study, visit: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5323094/16843E5E12924BD0B946E1C5C11C26D9?partnerref=amba ABOUT AMBA Amba is a technology platform designed to support a more proactive approach to care in senior living environments. It continuously monitors patterns of sleep, movement and in-room activities without using cameras or audio. The platform helps care teams focus on the most important areas and act sooner by identifying meaningful changes. Amba is designed to work within existing environments. This makes it easier for communities and healthcare providers to improve care consistency. Learn more at: https://amba.co/ MULTIMEDIA: IMAGE link for media: https://www.Send2Press.com/300dpi/26-0514-s2p-amba-300dpi.webp Image caption: Tiffany Village will discuss how its care teams use Amba’s AI-powered passive care technology to reduce falls, hospitalizations, and missed care tasks across its senior living communities in the webinar “Staffing Crisis To Operational Advantage” on May 20, 2026. News Source: AmbaTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/amba-to-highlight-real-world-results-in-webinar-on-proactive-ai-enabled-care/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press(r), Newswire, on behalf of the news provider. The news source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.

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SAN DIEGO (CALIFORNIA), MAY 14, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Collaborative, the nation’s largest independent network of mortgage lenders, has announced the formation of a Mortgage AI Council. This is a standing committee of TMC’s board of directors. The council will provide community banks, credit Unions and independent mortgage banking firms with the governance frameworks, peer-intelligence and collective voice they need to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly, as the technology reshapes the way lenders originate loans and assess risk, and serve borrowers. Image caption: TMC, The Mortgage Collaborative. The Mortgage Collaborative’s president and CEO, Jodi Hall said that the largest institutions have AI teams and resources they can’t match. The Mortgage AI Council exists in order to change this equation. We are not here just to observe the AI discussion in this industry. We are here to lead the conversation. The council will be led by Amy Azorandia who is chief compliance officer of Click n’ Close and Erin Dee who is chief operating officer of InterLinc Mortgage. They developed the charter and governance structure with TMC leadership. The council will work on consolidating fragmented AI frameworks into a standard lenders can implement. It will also facilitate peer knowledge exchange and vet AI vendors based upon member-identified requirements, as well as monitor regulatory developments in fair loaning, model explainability and data privacy. Dee said that lenders are being asked by regulators to evaluate and implement AI faster than they can keep up. The council will provide a structured approach to collaborating with other members, so that no one has to start from scratch, or make the same costly mistakes alone. The council will also release an annual report on the state of mortgage AI, benchmarking adoption and governance maturity across the lender community. All TMC members who are in good standing can participate at no extra cost. Jodi Hall is the president and CEO of The Mortgage Collaborative. She said that Asif Alam, CEO at ActiveComply saw this need earlier than most of us, and TMC was the perfect place to make it a reality. The Mortgage AI Council is a testament to the fact that this network was created for that purpose. For more information, visit mortgagecollaborative.com or contact TMC at TheMortgageCollaborative@mtgcoop.com. ABOUT MORTGAGE COLABORATIVE Mortgage Collaborative is a membership-driven group that empowers mortgage lending across the United States by networking, education, and advocacy. TMC fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring that its members succeed despite market conditions. For more information, visit mortgagecollaborative.com. LOGO link for media: https://mortgagecollaborative.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Color-Logo-The-Mortgage-Collaborative-scaled-1.png News Source: The Mortgage CollaborativeTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/the-mortgage-collaborative-launches-mortgage-ai-council-to-advance-responsible-ai-adoption-for-community-and-mid-sized-lenders/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press (r) Newswire, on behalf of the news provider. The source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.

ST. HELENA, Calif., May 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Karen MacNeil, wine authority, author of “The Wine Bible,” and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine, will deliver the opening keynote at the 2026 Vine to Mind Symposium, a joint initiative of the University of California, Davis and Harvard University, taking place May 19–20 on the UC Davis campus.

Photo caption: Karen MacNeil, author of “The Wine Bible,” and co-founder of COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine.

MacNeil will be joined by Christine Wente and Michael Mondavi, two figures whose family names have shaped the American wine story for generations. Together, the three will speak to the cultural standing of California wine today, and to the work of sustaining wine’s place in American life for the next generation.

That work is the animating purpose behind Come Together A Community for Wine, which MacNeil co-founded in 2024 with Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET, of Charles Communications Associates and Gino Colangelo of Colangelo & Partners. In response to mounting headwinds facing the global wine industry, Come Together has built two of the largest pro-wine consumer campaigns in the United States: Share & Pair Sundays, now in its second year and running May 3 through June 28, and Come Over October, returning for the third year this fall.

“Wine is at a critical juncture in American culture, and we must rise to meet the challenges,” said MacNeil. “The Vine to Mind Symposium gives us—scientists and industry leaders alike–an opportunity to come together to explore a modern and practical approach to wine over the coming decades. Coming together on behalf of wine’s future underscores wine’s historic role as the beverage that has brought people together for 8000 years.”

The Vine to Mind Symposium convenes data scientists, scholars, and industry leaders to examine how data-driven insight and AI can advance viticulture, enology, and wine communications. Additional speakers include Orley Ashenfelter, Eric Asimov, Jing Cao, Felicity Carter, Joe Czerwinski, Xiao-Li Meng, Madeline Puckette, Liz Thach, Jason Wise, and Ben Montpetit. Sessions will be held at the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science, with a post-symposium visit to Napa Valley on May 21.

ABOUT THE VINE TO MIND SYMPOSIUM

The 2026 Vine to Mind Symposium is organized by the Harvard Data Science Initiative in partnership with the Agricultural and Resource Economics department and the Viticulture and Enology department at the University of California, Davis. The symposium brings together wine industry leaders and academics to explore the intersection of wine, wine communications, data science, and artificial intelligence, and how data-driven insights and AI can advance viticulture, enology, and the broader wine ecosystem. This year’s gathering also marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Judgment of Paris, widely considered the blind tasting that forever changed the cultural landscape for the California wine industry. The 2026 symposium will be held on the UC Davis campus May 19–20, 2026, with a post-symposium visit to Napa Valley on May 21. For topics, speakers, and past highlights, visit: https://www.vinetomind.org/.

About COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine

COME TOGETHER A Community for Wine is a dynamic community for wine enthusiasts dedicated to fostering connections, education, and appreciation within the wine world. Through innovative campaigns and community-driven initiatives, the organization brings together industry professionals, passionate consumers, and wine lovers of all backgrounds to celebrate wine’s unique ability to create meaningful human connections. Founded by noted wine writer and author Karen MacNeil, along with leading wine industry marketers Gino Colangelo of Colangelo & Partners and Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET of Charles Communications Associates, the mission-driven company shares the story of wine’s historic and contemporary role as a beverage that uniquely brings people together. Learn more: https://www.cometogetherforwine.com/.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Kimberly Noelle Charles, DipWSET kcharles@charlescomm.com 415-701-WINE (9463)

Regan Carlin rcarlin@colangelopr.com 978-460-3921

News Source: COME TOGETHER – A Community for Wine Inc.

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AUSTIN, Texas, May 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Watkins Insurance Group, a leading independent insurance agency in Texas, has announced the addition of Patrick McFadden as a Private Client Insurance Advisor. McFadden brings 30 years of insurance experience and holds the LUTC and FSCP professional designations. His hire reflects the agency’s continued commitment to serving the Austin metro market and specifically the growing segment of individuals and families whose lifestyles and assets require a more tailored approach to coverage strategy and personal service.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick to our team,” said Chris Scott, President of Watkins Insurance Group. “This addition reflects our ongoing commitment to serving the full breadth of insurance needs across the Austin community including clients with complex portfolios who benefit from the kind of personalized, consultative approach Patrick brings. He is exactly the caliber of advisor we look for when expanding our team.”

McFadden’s career spans nearly every facet of the insurance industry. He began as a Claims Representative, a foundation that shaped his understanding of how coverage performs when it matters most. Over the following three decades, he went on to serve as an Agency Owner, Private Client Advisor, Sales and Operations Manager, Regional Manager for a national carrier, and Risk Management Consultant. That breadth of experience gives him a perspective on risk that few advisors can match.

“Given our track record of success serving high-net-worth clients in Austin, expanding our private client practice was a natural next step,” said Hanna Ogle, Executive Vice President of Personal Lines. “Patrick’s background managing complex insurance portfolios for individuals with significant assets makes him an outstanding fit for our clients, and his addition allows us to serve this segment at an even higher level. Clients with complex personal risk profiles deserve an advisor who understands that from day one.”

In his new role, McFadden will focus on building and managing comprehensive risk portfolios for individuals and families with complex personal risk profiles, including high-value homes, vehicles, and personal assets. He takes a proactive, consultative approach designing custom risk management plans around each client’s lifestyle, assets, and long-term goals, then actively monitoring those plans as circumstances change.

About Watkins Insurance Group

Watkins Insurance Group is a Top 100 Property & Casualty agency as ranked by Insurance Journal and the largest privately-owned independent insurance agency in Central Texas. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the agency delivers tailored insurance, employee benefits, and surety bond solutions for businesses and individuals across the country. Watkins operates through multiple locations, supported by a veteran leadership team and a network of globally connected resources through its membership in Assurex Global, the world’s largest association of privately held insurance brokers. For more information, visit https://watkinsinsurancegroup.com/

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dshanya Reese, CIC
Brand Marketing Manager
Dreese@WatkinsInsuranceGroup.com

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BOCA RATON, Fla., May 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Web Scribble, a leading provider of career center technology for associations and mission-driven organizations, today announced the launch of Career Center technology for colleges and universities. The new offering helps institutions connect students earlier to employers, mentors, alumni, professional communities, career fairs, and long-term career pathways in one student-centered experience.

Image caption: Web Scribble Launches Career Center Technology for Colleges and Universities.

Web Scribble has spent more than two decades building career engagement infrastructure for professional associations, serving more than 400 associations and helping millions of job seekers connect with employers and professional communities. The company is now extending that experience into higher education, where institutions are placing greater emphasis on career readiness, employer relationships, alumni engagement, and measurable student outcomes.

“Students and families are asking harder questions about where education leads, and institutions are expected to answer with more clarity,” said Alexey Gutin, Co-Founder and CEO of Web Scribble. “Web Scribble is bringing employer relationships, career pathways, and professional associations into higher education so institutions can create a stronger connection between education, opportunity, and long-term success.”

CONNECTING STUDENTS TO WHAT COMES NEXT

Career services teams are being asked to connect more parts of the student career journey, from exploration and employer engagement to mentoring, career fairs, alumni participation, and outcomes visibility. Web Scribble’s Career Center technology is designed to bring these functions together in one platform, giving campus teams better visibility into career engagement and giving students a clearer path from education to opportunity.

THE PLATFORM INCLUDES:

• Branded career center experiences
• Employer networks and partnership tools
• Virtual and in-person career fair management
• Mentoring programs connecting students with professionals and alumni
• Alumni career engagement
• Career guides, career paths, interview preparation, offer support, and application assistance
• Career engagement signals and activity visibility for campus teams

ABOUT THE LAUNCH

Web Scribble will introduce the higher education Career Center offering through several higher education events and conversations, including a booth presence at the NACE conference. Institutions can book time with the Web Scribble team at NACE here:

Web Scribble will also present at SUNY CUAD and Florida ACE, continuing conversations with higher education leaders focused on career readiness, alumni engagement, employer relationships, and student outcomes.

Web Scribble’s Career Center technology for higher education is available now. Institutions interested in learning more can visit here.

ABOUT WEB SCRIBBLE

Web Scribble is a leading provider of career center technology for associations and higher education. For more than 20 years, Web Scribble has helped organizations connect people to opportunity through career centers, job boards, career fairs, mentoring, employer engagement, career pathways, and related career tools. Web Scribble serves more than 400 associations and has helped millions of job seekers connect with employers and professional communities. The company helps organizations strengthen career engagement, create new employer-supported revenue opportunities, and deliver measurable value to the communities they serve. Learn more at https://www.webscribble.com/.

News Source: Web Scribble Solutions, Inc.

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