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SparkBase Welcomes Christine Primisch
Strong Demand Prompts Expansion of Client Services Team - September 21, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
Supporting Local Shelters and Evacuees of 2007 San Diego County Wildfires
Rousted from their homes by disastrous firestorms, thousands of evacuees fled for shelter at Qualcomm Stadium where Debt Free League personnel joined masses of volunteers to provide aid during the 2007 Southern California wildfires. Reminiscent of the Hurricane Katrina-spurred 2005 New Orleans... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Honoring Law Enforcement Workers During 2007 Wildfires
Countless San Diego County Deputy Sheriffs and law enforcement agencies joined over 8,000 firefighters and nearly 20,000 firefighting volunteers to lessen damages of the Southern California wildfires. Collectively, 17 active wildfires burned through 781 square miles and caused $1 billion in damages... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Debt Free League Supports HDSA Fight on Huntington’s Disease
Debt Free League became a new corporate sponsor of Team 2Cure HD and Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA). Team2Cure has successfully completed the 2006 and 2007 RAAM. The team’s riders are participating on their third consecutive race, the 27th Annual Race Across America... - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Debt Free League Sponsors Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Race
The joint venture also seeks to identify how the debt settlement debt management procedure excels over bankruptcy, consolidation, and credit counseling. - September 21, 2009 - Debt Free League
Banking Webinar Provides Insight Into Conducting Cash Management Conversations with Small Businesses
Bankers can hear successful strategies for engaging small business owners in cash management conversations by tuning into Clarity Advantage’s free webinar “Talking Cash Management with Small Businesses” on October 15, 2009. - September 21, 2009 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Alternative Investor Reports on Private Equity ; Regional Opportunities - Latin America
Alternative Latin Investor, a new Digital Publication based out of Buenos Aires takes a closer look at the proportionally large private equity potential within Central America. The article includes insight from two key players in the region, Aureos and MesoAmerica to get an idea of what’s going on. - September 20, 2009 - Alternative Latin Investor
Sponsors of YME National Breast Cancer Organization Walk
Besides helping families to get out of debt, this Mother’s Day, Debt Free League became a proud sponsor and participant in Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization’s 3-Mile Walk to Empower. The commemorative charity event took place at Mariner’s Point in Mission Bay Park, San... - September 20, 2009 - Debt Free League
Participating Sponsors of 18th Annual AIDS Walk San Diego
Along with hundreds of volunteers, Debt Free League and other corporate sponsors joined more than 30 HIV/AIDS service and education providers to benefit the 18th Annual AIDS Walk San Diego. AIDS Walk San Diego is the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser and non-governmental provider of funds for San Diego... - September 20, 2009 - Debt Free League
NZ Developer Discounts Prime Coastal Realestate
"Arcadia Heights" an elevated coastal section subdivision in Paunui, New Zealand is being released by the vendor some 30% below Dec 2007 valuations. Competitive Finance is available and each sections can potentially be subdivided into 2x building platforms. Independent NZ forecasters suggest house values will be increase up to 30% by 2012. - September 19, 2009 - Maree Neal Consulting
Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP Launches UCITS Umbrella Fund
Cheyne Capital Management (UK) LLP announces the launch of its Select Convertibles Fund, the first in a series of classes that Cheyne will be launching over the next year. - September 19, 2009 - Cheyne capital
BICG Formalizes Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) Offering with Addition of Highly Skilled Personnel
Mike Zajec joins BI Consulting Group as VP of EPM Practice - September 18, 2009 - BI Consulting Group
Announcing New E-Book on Internet Marketing Written Exclusively for Financial and Investment Firms
A new E-book was written to help financial advisors and investment firms master the concept of Internet Marketing, including website design, search engine optimization and social networking. - September 18, 2009 - ClaroConnect Solutions, LLC
1-800-GET-A-YES and getayes.com Relaunch to Pull Special Finance Customers Today Throughout United States
AdTel, parent company to TRI, has revamped and relaunched the original 1-800-GET-A-YES and GetAYes.com brands to be up and active nation wide. - September 18, 2009 - Advocate USA LLC
Debt Free League Sponsors ID ME NOW
The national private foundation works directly with law enforcement agencies and parents of missing children. - September 18, 2009 - Debt Free League
Focus Management Expands East Coast Presence
Focus Management Group opens a new office in Philadelphia, PA. - September 18, 2009 - Focus Management Group
Rentricity, ARRA to Support New Hampshire-Based Water Utility Clean Energy Initiative
Rentricity Inc., a New York-based renewable energy recovery company, is completing an energy recovery installation within the Water Treatment Facility in the City of Keene, New Hampshire. This project, which will transform the excess energy contained in over-pressurized water pipes into a new source of "green" electricity, is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) stimulus funding program. - September 17, 2009 - Rentricity Inc.
Listed Private Equity Plus Fund Broadens Investor Availability Through Discount Brokerage Firms
Vista Research and Management, LLC (Vista) announced today on its website, www.vrmfunds.com that the Listed Private Equity Plus Fund (Ticker: LPEAX) is now available directly to individual investors through a broad array of discount brokerage firms. These firms include Charles Schwab, TD... - September 17, 2009 - Vista Research and Management
Adam Mesh Trades Up with StreamSend
StreamSend, a leading email marketing software provider, has helped Adam Mesh Trading Group use email marketing to educate its stock investor membership, while building and strengthening those relationships. Adam Mesh Trading Group is a recognized leader in stock market investment coaching. As... - September 16, 2009 - EZ Publishing
TheSmallCapInvestor.com – Weekly Research Update for September 7, 2009 Thru September 13, 2009
TSCI Weekly Research Update for new small cap equity reports and commentary for the period September 7th – September 13th - September 16, 2009 - The Small Cap Investor LLC
Multi-Industry Risk Management Association Riskopolis.org Now Reaches Over 100 Countries
Ground-breaking Professional Risk Management Association attracting members from every risk management discipline worldwide. - September 15, 2009 - Riskopolis.org
First Atlantic Commerce Teams Up with Chexx Inc. to Provide International Checks and Electronic Funds Transfer Across the Globe
FAC merchants can now benefit from the world’s most convenient way to issue and send a high volume of outgoing payments – in most currencies to beneficiaries around the world - September 14, 2009 - First Atlantic Commerce
Imports of Logs, Lumber and Pulp to China Increased Substantially in the 2Q/09 as the Country’s Economy Grow by Almost 8%, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
China became the major import destination for many globally traded forest products in 2009. The country is the world’s largest importer of wood pulp and logs, and was the 2nd largest importer of softwood lumber in the world in the 2Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 13, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
American Pride Bank Presents Donation to Wesleyan College
American Pride Bank donates $500.00 to Wesleyan College. American Pride Bank has locations in Macon, Georgia and Warner Robins, Georgia. Wesleyan College is located in Macon, Georgia. - September 13, 2009 - American Pride Bank
Wikiwealth.com Introduces Interactive WACC Analysis for Over 3,000 Investments
WikiWealth.com combines the highest quality WACC discount rate analysis with Web 2.0 technologies for over 3,000 companies. See WACC calculations of your favorite companies and experiment with WikiWealth.com’s analysis to create your own valuation. - September 13, 2009 - Wikiwealth.com
Largest Independent Information and Evaluation Database of Wealth Managers Now Online
MyPrivateBanking.com has created the largest free online database of private banks and wealth managers from across the world. Detailed data on more than 500 providers from 60 countries plus ratings allow clients an easier search and selection. - September 12, 2009 - MyPrivateBanking GmbH
North Carolina Speaker Releases E-Book on How to Get Out of Debt
At a time when unemployment is estimated at 9.7 % in the U.S., companies are laying off employees right and left and the credit crunch continues, Brown’s “Get Out of Debt and Get On With Your Life” is a welcome respite from grim financial forecasts. Brown’s fresh and sometimes outrageous approach has long attracted seasoned and aspiring business owners and professionals to her seminars. - September 12, 2009 - Spirited Solutions Professional Speaking and Coaching Firm
FSCC Shared Branching Network Continues to Expand in the Midwest
Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC), the nation's largest and most convenient credit union Shared Branching Network, today announced that three Midwest credit unions have joined the FSCC Shared Branching Network. - September 12, 2009 - financial service centers cooperative, inc
Europe’s Most Successful Collector Coin Direct Marketer Increases Monthly Revenue by 75% Using Portrait Software
Portrait Software, a leading provider of insight-driven customer interaction software, has been selected by Samlerhuset to provide Portrait Campaign Manager (PCM) throughout its European operations. Samlerhuset says "Our monthly turnover, through the telemarketing channel alone, increased by 80% and we are looking to see similar returns in our other European operations." - September 12, 2009 - Portrait Software
Sample Legal Forms & Business Documents Now Available for Free at WhichDraft.com
WhichDraft.com announces the launch of its free contract generation website, which offers free contract templates, explanations, and an easy to use document creation wizard to guide you though the contract assembly process. - September 11, 2009 - WhichDraft.com
Carlton Hobbs LLC to Exhibit at the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show from October 29th Through November 1st, 2009
Carlton Hobbs, the long established international antiques dealer, is delighted to announce his participation in the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show this fall, which will take place from Thursday, October 29th through Sunday, November 1st. "We love the atmosphere of the San Francisco show... - September 11, 2009 - Carlton Hobbs LLC
Sweden Consumes More Than 20% of the World’s Wood Pellets and Demand is Growing, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The decision by EU to use a minimum of 20% renewable energy by 2020 has driven a rapid increase in wood pellet production in Europe. Sweden, Germany, Denmark and the UK are expected to have the fastest growth in consumption the coming 10 years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 11, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
ENC CPA’s, P.C. is Proud to Announce That Kim Crocco Has Joined the Firm
ENC CPA’s, P.C. is proud to announce that Kim Crocco has joined the firm as the Company’s Administrative Assistant while doubling as the Company’s Receptionist. - September 11, 2009 - ENC CPA's
Your Money Clinic: Free Financial, Tax & Estate Planning Guidance
Financial Symmetry and Bridges Law Firm PLLC have combined their efforts to give back to the community by providing free financial, tax and estate planning guidance to the public. This event was designed to help give people guidance about where to find answers in a “no strings attached” environment. Anyone seeking advice is encouraged to bring documents relevant to his/her situation such as 401(k), IRA and Brokerage account statements, tax returns, and wills and estate related information. - September 11, 2009 - Financial Symmetry, Inc.
2n20.com Introduces First Transparent Secondary Market Platform for Trading Hedge Funds
2n20.com created a new internet platform for secondary market trading of hedge funds, implementing new transparency standards in a market where information typically is scarce. Offers on the platform not only include fund details, but the exact price a buyer or seller expects to realize. By... - September 11, 2009 - 2n20.com AG
Super Jumbo Loan Program for Residences, Second, Vacation and Luxury Homes Release by Capital Line Funding Group
Super Jumbo Loan Program Announced for Residences, Second Homes, Vacation Homes and Luxury Homes Nationwide at a low interest rate in the low to mid 5% range. - September 11, 2009 - CaliforniaSuperJumboMortgage.com
Green Grass Realty Announces Their Dedication to Providing Affordable Real Estate Services to Sellers and Buyers
GreenGrassRealty.com, a Middle Tennessee discount real estate broker, provides four listing options for home sellers with excellent customer service, information and resources are provided to For Sale by Owners and home buyers, free market analysis, dream home finder, mortgage quotes, featured listings, video tours. - September 10, 2009 - Green Grass Realty
Foreclosure Response Team’s Realtor Affiliate Cheryl Jackson of RE/MAX 1st Realty in Marquette, Michigan Facilitates Short Sale Closing on Single-Family Home
Scott D. Coloney, President of Fort Lauderdale, FL–based Foreclosure Response Team, has announced that company’s “Realtor Affiliate” Cheryl Jackson of Re/MAX 1st Realty, has closed on a Short Sale transaction for a single-family home located at 1813 Gray Street in Marquette,... - September 10, 2009 - Foreclosure Response Team
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Audit Partner Participates in N.C. Center for Nonprofits Conference
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. (CB&H) (www.cbh.com) has announced that Edward T. (Eddie) Burke, CPA, an audit partner at the firm, will participate as a table speaker in the N.C. Center for Nonprofits 2009 Statewide Conference, Hope in Chaotic Times. The conference is scheduled for... - September 10, 2009 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Gibbs to Speak at America's Bank Board Symposium
Andrew K. Gibbs, CFA, CPA/ABV, leader of Mercer Capital's Financial Institutions Valuation practice, will be a speaker at America's Bank Board Symposium to be held September 13-15, 2009 at Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. The conference, presented by American Banker and Bank... - September 10, 2009 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
FROST, PLLC Warns Nonprofits to Update Cash and Investment Risk Policies or Face the Financial Consequences
In a downturn economy, some nonprofit organizations are being forced to cut back on program services and operating expenses, while others are operating on reserve funds - exposing fundamental investment risks. FROST, PLLC calls for nonprofits to review and update their cash and investment policies to avoid potential financial damage. - September 10, 2009 - FROST, PLLC
Newport, RI Company Announces the Hire of 9 Loan Officers
Advanced Financial Services (AFS), with over 110 hires year-to-date, surpassed 400 employees this month. Nine new employees will join the firm on September 14 as loan officers. Advanced Financial Services welcomes the following nine new employees: George Garcia Mr. Garcia comes from Presidents... - September 10, 2009 - Advanced Financial Services
Financial Literacy Forums Launched - What You Know Counts
FinanciaLiteracy.Com/Prosperity® Forums Weigh in…What You Know Counts. Healthcare, Social Security and Medicare…What to Do? - September 10, 2009 - FinanciaLiteracy.com
CPEhr Named as One of Top Ten “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Human Resources company CPEhr earned a sixth place ranking for mid-sized businesses, beating hundreds of companies in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s prestigious “Best Places to Work” 2009 competition. - September 09, 2009 - CPE HR, Inc.
New Research from Market Rates Insight Indicates Interest Rates on Deposits Not Likely to Increase in Remainder of 2009
National Average Rate for CDs and Money Markets Shows Loss of 27% through August Compared to 26% in Full Year 2008, and Without Cyclical Lift in Q3. - September 09, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
Ash Mehta, CEO of Orchard Growth Partners, is Participating in the Blackthorn Focus Roundtable on Smallcap Markets, Sponsored by BDO Stoy Hayward
Ash Mehta will be attending the roundtable on 'Solutions for Smallcap Markets', held at the BDO Stoy Hayward Baker Street offices on September 10th, in order to champion the needs of AIM quoted growth businesses. - September 09, 2009 - Orchard Growth Partners Ltd
Merchant Data Systems Selects SparkBase
Merchant Data Systems chooses SparkBase for Gift and Loyalty Program Processing. - September 08, 2009 - SparkBase LLC
The Brazilian Pulp Industry Increase Production and Pulpwood Costs Are Going Up in 2009, Reports Wood Resource Quarterly
Brazil increased pulp production in 2008 by about eight percent. Wood fiber costs have remained unchanged in the local currency in the 2Q/09 but were eight percent higher in US dollar terms as compared to the previous quarter, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 08, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Time is Right to Refinance a Mortgage, Bills.com Says
Mortgage interest rates are staying low, making home refinance appealing for many Americans, said Ethan Ewing, president of free online consumer portal Bills.com, and that means it is a good time for home owners to make the most of what might be their biggest debt. With mortgage interest rates... - September 07, 2009 - Bills.com, LLC
National Debt Relief Stimulus Plan Makes Waves After National Launch
The National Debt Relief Stimulus Plan offered by Debt Free League is rapidly spreading throughout the country. Its numerous benefits are helping Americans in financial distress to efficiently eliminate troubling credit card, medical, and business debts. - September 07, 2009 - Debt Free League