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Covenant Xtract Announces New High Yield Core Bond Service
Covenant Xtract announces its new High Yield Core Bond Service. The new product complements its existing full service High Yield Covenant Xtract and New Issue Covenant Xtract services and provides access to a core group of approximately 850 summarized bonds. “Given the number of... - March 07, 2009 - Xtract Research
GrammaTech Achieves Record Revenue in 2008
120% increase in CodeSonar sales is testament to strength of flagship product and sales execution. - March 07, 2009 - GrammaTech, Inc
SLS International, Inc. Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy with DIP Financing
Plans to Complete Sale in Bankruptcy Within 60 Days. SLS International, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SLSZ) announced today that it filed a voluntary chapter 11 petition in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Company announced that it intends to conduct a sale of... - March 06, 2009 - SLS International, Inc.
It' All About the Price
Will we ever see "Once upon a time again" in real estate and lending? What (or who) really caused this global-pandemic-economic crisis? Up until now, all of the actions from Washington, D.C., have been treating the symptoms. So when do we address the real problem of reduced prices? What can we do to stimulate prices? Are we there yet? Or does this go on and on? - March 06, 2009 - Stewart Title of Nevada Holdings, Inc.
Interest Rates at Their Lowest in 40 Years
In an effort to stimulate the economy, the Fed has lowered the prime rate to the banks that has not been seen in over 40 years. What does that mean for Main Street? It means it is time to consider refinancing your current mortgage, consolidate your 1st and 2nd mortgage, purchase that rental... - March 06, 2009 - Vantage Mortage
Tony Argiz to Serve as Chair-Elect of Orange Bowl Committee for 2009-10 Year
Tony Argiz will serve as the 72nd President and Chair of the Orange Bowl Committee during the 2010-11 year. - March 06, 2009 - MBAF LLC
Shakleton White Associates CEO Skeptical as Stock Funds Lose 8.7% in February
Mutual-fund investors, still reeling from heavy double-digit losses in 2008, took a further beating in February, with average stock-fund returns down 8.7% in the month. - March 06, 2009 - Shakleton White Associates
Shakleton White Associates CEO Claims Further Losses Likely Before Next Major Low
After concluding its worst six-month span since 1932, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has broken into the 6,000s to start March. - March 06, 2009 - Shakleton White Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Urges US Not to Back Pedal on Trade
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman, Peter Matthews, on Wednesday warned that global trade talks could remain stalled if President Barack Obama's administration backpedals on liberalization amid the economic crisis. - March 06, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Worried as US Stocks Close Lower and the Dow Jones Falls to a 12 Year Low
U.S. stock indexes fell for the fifth straight session on Tuesday to the lowest point in more than 12 years as auto and home sales data helped perpetuate the most punishing bear market in the post-World War II era and the Standard & Poor's 500 closed below 700 for the first time since 1996. - March 06, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Believes the US Economy is on the Brink of a Depression
A Depression doesn't have to be great bread lines, rampant unemployment, a wipeout in the stock market. The economy can sink into a milder depression, the kind spelled with a lowercase d and it may be happening now. - March 05, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Voices Concern as Dow Finishes Below 7,000 for First Time Since '97
A relentless sell-off in the stock market Monday blew through barriers that would have been unthinkable just weeks ago, and investors warned there was no reason to believe buyers will return anytime soon. - March 05, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
LadyAdvisor.com Hosts Free Business Building Webinar for Financial Wholesalers
Lady Advisor founder, Kirsten Lewis, announces an upcoming webinar for financial wholesalers, teaching important strategies and tools for partnering effectively with women financial advisors. - March 05, 2009 - Lady Advisor
Coface Credit Management North America Goes Green
Coface Credit Management North America, Inc. (CCMNA) announced today a factoring facility for a $3 million manufacturer and distributor of solar panels in Southern California. The company, which has current sales of nearly $3 million, hopes to grow to $10 million by offering terms to its customers... - March 05, 2009 - Coface North America, Inc.
Business Development Corporation of Provo Recognizes Renasis Success
Renasis founder, Ki Chun, thanks BDC board for mentoring and continued support. - March 04, 2009 - Renasis, LLC
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Predicts the Current Credit Crisis will Continue Throughout 2009
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman, Peter Matthews, spoke openly today about his growing concern for the immediate future for the American economy and the need for tighter legislation in the future if the world is to avoid another serious credit crisis. - March 04, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
First Investors Included in Barron’s Annual Fund Ranking Survey
First Investors placed 14th out of the 59 fund families in Barron’s annual fund ranking survey for 2009. Published in conjunction with Lipper, the survey is based on 2008’s results. As in the past, Barron’s has segmented the universe of funds into five categories: U.S. Equity (48. - March 04, 2009 - First Investors Media
MDMC Successfully Completes SAS70 Type II Audit
MDMC, a leading provider of mortgage loan due diligence and agency delivery services, has successfully completed a SAS70 Type II Audit for the audit period July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. - March 04, 2009 - Mortgage Data Management Corporation
Titan Tax Relief Supports New York Congressman Who is Putting Pressure on the IRS to Offer Tax Relief to Alleged Madoff Victims
A New York Congressman said Wednesday he has asked the Internal Revenue Service to provide tax relief to victims of disgraced financier Bernard L. Madoff’s alleged Ponzi scheme. - March 02, 2009 - Titan Tax Relief
Balfour Beatty Construction Awarded $293 Million Jail Expansion Project
Balfour Beatty Construction announced today the award of the Mecklenburg County Jail expansion project in Charlotte, North Carolina. The award comes through a joint venture team composed of Balfour Beatty Construction, Rodgers Builders, Trotter Development Group, and Lockman-Brooks Marketing... - March 02, 2009 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Growing Agency a Bright Spot Amid Ad Industry Struggles
Most ad agencies are struggling to keep staff, acquire new clients, as well as trying desperately to retain the ones they have. Yet, Plan B has steadily been growing in all directionsTheir world-class creative experience and instincts, our forward thinking business model of 'full-service, on-demand' and their perfect balance between tradition and technology makes them a valuable marketing partner to clients that want to stay ahead of the curve with their competition. Visit www.thisisplanb.com. - March 02, 2009 - Plan B
The Transition Companies LLC to Host M&A Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies LLC is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum in Chicago area in May 2009. - March 02, 2009 - The Transition Companies
LTS Advisors LLC Announces Buisness Plan Services
LTS Advisors has announced a new initiative to provide business plan services to individuals and small entities looking to gain a competitive advantage in this difficult economic climate. - March 02, 2009 - LTS Advisors, LLC
Survive The Recession – Be E.I.
The following press release informs individuals how-to survive the worst recession since the great depression. - March 01, 2009 - E.I. Enterprise LLC
Ernst & Young’s Paul A. Penler to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready? on 03/18/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Paul A. Penler, Executive Director, Auditing Tools and Techniques, Global Assurance and Audit Practice, Ernst & Young LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled:... - February 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Bowne & Co’s Rob Blake to Speak at KC’s Event on XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready? on 03/18/2009
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts recently announced that Rob Blake, Senior Director of Interactive Services and founding member of XBRL.ORG, Bowne & Co., Inc. will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “XBRL Part II... - February 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on "Mark-to-Market" Accounting Standards on 3/19/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts announced today that Sergey Volkov, CPA, CFA, Director, Structured Finance Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Understanding the Current Status Of... - February 28, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Discover and Invest Forms Partnership with Currency Solutions
Currency Solutions are pleased to announce their partnership with Discover and Invest, an investment consultancy firm. - February 28, 2009 - Discover And Invest
Crescent State Bank Named Among Top Wilmington Banks
Keith Betts, market president at Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been featured in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal’s Book of Lists. Bank rankings were organized according to the... - February 28, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Market Rates Insight Celebrates 24 Years of Trusted Service Providing Banks and Credit Unions with Deposit, Loan, and Fee Studies
MRI celebrates its 24th anniversary by offering free 24-hour access to its advanced pricing system. - February 28, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
Wood Pellet Producers Are Increasingly Competing with Pulp Manufacturers for Wood Fiber, Reports WRQ
The global wood pellet industry has developed remarkably fast, evolving from being practically non-existent 15 years ago to being an important wood fiber consumer which is increasingly competing with pulp and wood-panel industry for wood raw-material. - February 27, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
March is "National Use Your Gift Card Month"
Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most dreamed of gifts. $7.5 billion - that is the amount retailers estimate was spent on gift cards... - February 27, 2009 - Gift Idea Center
Government Announces Changes to HIPS - London & Country Mortgages
The Government has reviewed the current Home Information Packs and have announced changes to ensure that they contain more helpful information. - February 27, 2009 - London & Country
Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session
Due to insistent public demand, The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that it has scheduled a live webcast on Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session. This special event is scheduled on Monday, March 23, 2009, at... - February 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Peter Matthews Spurned Outright Federal Control of U.S. Banks in Favor of a Public-Private Partnership
Speaking from their corporate headquarters, in Seattle, Washington, Peter Matthews commented that the government should use supervision instead of shareholder control to guide major banks, and warned against dismantling their franchises. Matthews comments mirrored those of some economists and... - February 27, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Applauds President Obama’s Crisis Speech as a Chance to Overhaul Banking and Health Care
President Barack Obama framed the U.S. economic crisis as an opportunity to solve some of the nation’s most intractable issues and signaled that more taxpayer money would be needed to end the credit crunch. In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Barrack Obama said... - February 27, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Design Builders Approved for Cellibus Capital Corporation Unsecured Business Loan
F & T Creative Design Builders, A Essex, CT residential construction and remolding company, has just been funded for a unsecured business working capital loan through Cellibus Capital Corporation. - February 27, 2009 - Provision Capital Corp
Miller Heiman Releases Annual Sales Best Practices Study Results
Miller Heiman announced today the results of the 2009 Miller Heiman Sales Best Practices Study. Now in its sixth year, more than 21,000 sales professionals have participated in the study to date. “Every year we reach out to our extensive database of sales professionals, sales leaders, and... - February 27, 2009 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Cuddle Up with Artistic Checks New "Dog Days" Check Design
This new product suite from Artistic Checks features over twenty different dog breeds in a fun and playful way. Portrayed on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a leather checkbook cover, these designs are sure to warm the hearts of everyone. - February 27, 2009 - Artistic Checks
Peachtree Planning Chooses DoubleDome for Web Design
DoubleDome Web Technologies has been awarded a web design project by Atlanta, Georgia based Peachtree Planning. - February 27, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Credit Repair Company Stresses the Importance of Maintaining Good Credit Scores in Our Current Economic Situation
Ovation Credit Services Urges People with Poor Credit Scores to Take Action Now. - February 26, 2009 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Euro Converts Launches New Convertible Research Service
Euro Converts LLC an affiliate of Xtract Research LLC, announces its new convertible research service. The online platform provides traders, analysts and portfolio managers with a library of European convertible prospectus documents. The service is designed to provide easy access to critical... - February 26, 2009 - Xtract Research
Pension Analytix Inc., Announces the Integration of Its Proprietary Plan Sponsor Database with Salesforce.com
Pension Analytix, Inc., a leading provider of marketing analytics for defined contribution and defined benefit plans, today announced their latest offering - the integration of their proprietary technology based analytics with Salesforce.com. This feature provides sales and marketing professionals... - February 26, 2009 - Pension Analytics Inc.
First Bank CEO Jerry Ocheltree Named Business Leader of the Year
First Bank (Nasdaq: FBNC) President and CEO Jerry Ocheltree was named 2008 Financial Services Business Leader of the Year on Feb. 17 as part of the Triad Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Business Leader Magazine. "It's a great honor to be selected for this award," said Ocheltree. - February 26, 2009 - First Bank
anca Euromobiliare (Suisse) Selects GAIN for the Integration of SIX Telekurs VDF Into Apsys
Swiss private bank benefits from straight-through-processing Apsys interface from AIM Software. - February 26, 2009 - AIM Software
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Tracesmart Sign the Personal Information Promise
Consumer data specialists highlight their commitment to ethical data practices. - February 25, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Statement 142 Mergers and Acquisitions for Non Profits
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Statement 142 Mergers and Acquisitions for Non Profits. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, May 4, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New York). The... - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Bowne & Co., Inc., Leading Provider of Shareholder and Marketing Communications Services Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on XBRL Part II on 03/18/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Bowne & Co., Inc., a leading provider of shareholder and marketing communications services will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 18, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group