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Gulf Coast Venture Forum Elects 2009 Board of Directors
Timothy J. Cartwright, Tammie Nemecek, Roger Warren, Fred Klaucke, and Bill Hagman have been elected to serve a one-year term on the board. - December 23, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Celebrity Photographer, Mycki Manning's Fairy Art Joins the Michael Godard Art Gallery
Mycki Manning's Fairy Art & Fairy Portrait Experience will join The Michael Godard Art Gallery at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Soft opening reception, Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. Mycki's captivating fairy art is showcased at the Godard Gallery featuring an experience in which someone can become the artwork: beginning with a fairy makeover, and then a unique photography session resulting in artful fantasy photos & a canvas original which is painted with oils by Mycki. - December 21, 2008 - Mycki Manning Image Design, Inc.
Virtual Galt Corporation Announces Creation of LGBT Stock Index
Today, Virtual Galt Corporation announced the creation of the Virtual Galt Pride IndexSM, a passive stock index of companies with strongly supportive LGBT human resource policies. The index is comprised of stock of 97 companies. All the companies are also on the S&P 500 Index. The 97 companies... - December 21, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) Invests in the Acquisition of Models1
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) invests in the acquisition of Models1, UK's largest and most respected modeling agency. - December 20, 2008 - Optimal Investment Group, Inc.
Bobokus.com Launches Forex Education, Coaching, and Community Website for Currency Traders Worldwide
Today, a new opportunity exists for Currency or Forex Traders to attain a complete and personalized education in for profitably trading in the Foreign Exchange market. Given the proper education and trading methods, members of the site will become and remain profitable in today's volatile markets. - December 20, 2008 - Bobokus
The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. - December 19, 2008 - The Transition Companies
BDA Advises Areva on China JV with Xiamen Huadian
Areva T&D, advised by BDA, has formed a 55/45 JV with Xiamen Huadian Switchgear Co Ltd. The JV will manufacture medium and high voltage switchgear products. - December 19, 2008 - BDA Partners Ltd
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 37% from October 2008, But Up 37% from November 2007 Says PropertyShark.com Report
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 37% higher than in November 2007, however compared to October 2008, foreclosures dropped by 37%. Suffolk County foreclosures were down 9% and Nassau County foreclosures were down a large 51%. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
New Jersey Foreclosures Drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth Counties Top the List of New NJ Foreclosures (Propertyshark.com Report)
PropertyShark.com released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in New Jersey for November 2008. New Jersey Foreclosures drop 20% in November 2008; Union, Bergen, Passaic and Monmouth counties top the list of new foreclosures. Sussex County had the highest rate of foreclosures per household. - December 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
MB Trading Connects to TSX, Adds Canadian Symbols for Trading
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that its customers can begin trading symbols on the Toronto Stock Exchange via the company’s Award-winning trading platform, the MBT Navigator*. At the time of the trade, a forex transaction is also placed in the... - December 18, 2008 - MB Trading
Online Forex Trading Names Richard Lee New Chief Currency Strategist
Forex news and educations site, Online Forex Trading, has named Richard Lee Chief Currency Strategist. - December 18, 2008 - Online Forex Trading
LJL Funding Announces November 2008 Investor Distribution of 10.53%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a 10.53% annualized return as of November 30, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - December 18, 2008 - LJL Funding, LLC
'Soul Currency' is Main Street's Hope to Create Wall Street Value and Abundance, says Author Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu
Ernest D. (Ernie) Chu, a former Wall Street investment banker and capital markets expert, offers a message of hope and practical inspiration for Main Street in his new book, "Soul Currency: Investing Your Inner Wealth for Fulfillment and Abundance." - December 17, 2008 - Soul Currency Institute
Cabo Roig Property Still Attractive to Buyers
Even with the current economic crisis echoing around the world, it is very hard to find up and coming areas that are still experiencing growth or enjoying movement in the property market. - December 17, 2008 - mevilla
TreXGlobal.com Eliminates Late Rent Payments with Premium SimplifyEm.com Property Management Software
A leading provider of free property management software and tax filing web tools for real estate investors, announced today that it will be rolling out a new line of premium services for its SimplifyEm.com property management software - December 17, 2008 - TrexGlobal, Inc
Japanese Content Firm Aligns with Dubai Merchandising Outfit
A new agreement has recently been concluded between d-rights Inc., an integrated production company based in Japan handling entertainment contents in animation and live-action films around the world, and NewBoy FZCO, a company based in Dubai engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of... - December 16, 2008 - NewBoy FZCO
New York Investing Releases Its Top Ten Economic Predictions for 2009
The New York Investing meetup, which has accurately predicted almost every major event of the credit crisis, sees further problems with the economy next year with deepening recession, unemployment rising toward double digits, a troubled consumer and more bailouts. While it will be a year of tough times for many people, it will be a good period to pick up investing bargains. - December 16, 2008 - New York Investing Meetup
Microcapmatters.com Initiates Coverage of AERS
Microcapmatters.com, a website that focuses on situations dealing within the microcap markets, is pleased to announce the initiation of coverage of Aerius International, Inc. (AERS.PK). Aerius international is a developmental company in the cellular antenna industry with patents pending that will... - December 16, 2008 - Microcapmatters.com
vineyard vines® Signs Licensing Deal with the National Football League
Brothers Shep and Ian Murray, CEOs and Co-Founders of vineyard vines®, announced today that their company has entered into a licensing arrangement with the National Football League to design and distribute a collection of men’s and women’s custom apparel and accessories. The initial... - December 15, 2008 - vineyard vines
The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC. - December 10, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Koldcast TV to Distribute Comedy Series Called Invention with Brian Forbes
Comedy team David Beeler and Tom Konkle inked a distribution and promotion deal with Koldcast.TV for a season of episodes of the hit silly, science chat show, Invention with Brian Forbes. - December 10, 2008 - Pith-e Productions
Is Algae Oil Fuel or Nutrition?
New algae oil products are valuable as Omega-3 DHA Therapy™ [patent pending] for high triglycerides and serving diabetes. A recent international peer reviewed publication places a question mark on biodiesel from algae oil as a current business model for commercialization. The future remains to be seen. Now, in contrast, the report points to commercial viability instead in omega-3 nutritional oils. - December 10, 2008 - Source-Omega
Ovation Credit Services Goes Green in an Effort to Inspire Change
Ovation Credit Services, a leading credit repair company, announces its efforts to go green and encourage change among other businesses. It is the first credit report repair company to go public with its commitment to the environment. "By proactively and voluntarily undertaking green... - December 10, 2008 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Los Angeles Foreclosures Up 51% Over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures Up 6%, Seattle Down 22%, and New York City Flat Compared to November 2007
PropertyShark.com today released its monthly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for November 2008. Los Angeles foreclosures up 51% over November 2007; Miami Foreclosures up 6%, Seattle down 22% compared to November 2007. New York City foreclosures fall to November 2007 levels. - December 09, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Easy-Forex™ Opens in London
Easy-Forex has established an office in London, just months after launching its new forex trading platform, the Visual Trading Machine™. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Noted Speaker and Financial Expert Gordon 'Grant' Curtis to Address Alternative Investment Symposium
Gordon “Grant” Curtis has been invited to host a socially responsible energy panel discussion on December 8, 2008 at the Laguna Niguel California Ritz Carlton. Mr. Curtis is the portfolio Director and Business Strategist for a European Family investment office. Despite economic uncertainties, the office continues to deliver double-digit returns including calendar year 2008. - December 05, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting
Wake County Economic Development Assistant Executive Director to Explain Role of Engineers in Economic Development
Ken Atkins, executive director for Wake County Economic Development (WCED) (www.raleigh-wake.org), has announced that Conni Tucker, assistant executive director, will speak to the American Council of Engineering Companies of North Carolina (ACEC/NC) on Wednesday, Dec. 10 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - December 05, 2008 - Wake County Economic Development
AOS Institutional Introduces Custom Brokerage Solutions for Institutions and Professional Traders
AOS Institutional offers customized brokerage solutions to hedge funds, institutional investors, and high volume trading groups through a menu of clearing and execution alternatives, technology, and flexible, competitive fee agreements. - December 04, 2008 - AOS, Inc.
Buy Gold Anonymously: Capital Conservator Launches New Investment Option for Offshore Accounts
Anonymous purchase of physical gold now possible through Capital Conservator's offshore brokerage accounts. - December 04, 2008 - Capital Conservator
Sparrowtech Signs Agreement to Rehabilitate Oil Wells in Texas
Trading Symbol (OTC- PINK: SPMC) Sparrowtech Resources, Inc. ("Sparrowtech") announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with Templar PetroConsultants, Inc. (“Templar”) to acquire a working interest in ten (10) previously-producing wells, within the J.P. Morris,... - December 03, 2008 - Sparrowtech Resources, Inc.
First Ever Report Covering Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals in Latin America Released
Buenos Aires-based Capricorn Research Group (CapRG) has released the only report analyzing ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in Latin America. Taking into consideration the current state of global economic affairs, Latin America has remained markedly resilient and is poised to rebound... - December 03, 2008 - EMIA (The Emerging Market Investor's Association)
Opalesque Launches New International Key Publication on Islamic Finance
Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher covering alternative investments, has launched the Opalesque Islamic Finance Briefing as its eighth publication. This new, free publication is published daily and follows the popular Opalesque “Briefing” format, offering a quick and complete overview on growth, opportunities, products and approaches to Islamic Finance. - December 03, 2008 - Opalesque Ltd
Franchise Direct Introduces the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe
Franchise Direct, one of the world’s leading portals for franchise and business opportunities, has introduced its exclusive list of the Top 500 Franchise Opportunities in Europe. By providing essential information for potential franchisees, Franchise Direct has become an indispensable resource on franchising in Europe. - December 01, 2008 - Franchise Direct UK & Ireland
Sawlog Prices Increase in China in 3Q 2008 as Log Supply Tightens, Reports WRI
The domestic sawlog market in China has tightened as a result of reduced log imports from Russia in 2008. The increased competition for logs has pushed log prices upward to record highs in the 3Q 08, according to Wood Resources International. - December 01, 2008 - Wood Resources International LLC
Investing Group That Predicted the Credit Crisis Will Give Views on the Economy in 2009
Financial blogger, Daryl Montgomery, will be giving a talk on economic predictions for 2009. His previous talk on the economy for 2008 given last December proved to be highly accurate and became a widely watched You Tube video. For those who don't live in the New York area the information will be released online in the days following the meeting. - December 01, 2008 - New York Investing Meetup
Self-Storage Confidence Index Announces First Quarter 2009 Survey
MiniCo Publishing has announced the launch of the Self-Storage Confidence Index (SSCI) survey for the first quarter of 2009. An initiative of MiniCo Publishing, The Parham Group, and Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., the index is designed to anticipate the effects of economic conditions and trends on self-storage operations. - December 01, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Bay Peak 1 Acquisition Corp. Acquires Shengtai Power International by Issuing Common Stock
Bay Peak 1 Acquisition Corp. completes a reverse merger transaction with Happy Corporation Ltd and changes name to Shengtai Power International. - November 29, 2008 - Bay Peak LLC
International and Private Equity Buyers Forum
The Transition Companies is pleased to invite key executives to an International and Private Equity Buyers Forum at The Renaissance Hotel Times Square, New York City on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 9:00 AM. - November 27, 2008 - The Transition Companies
IDL (EU) Rewarded for Another Outstanding Project
IDL (EU) Limited, Blue C’s main shareholder and the architectural force behind the luxury Whiterocks resort in Bafra, North Cyprus, recently received the distinction of seeing one of their projects recognised by the very top level of the interior design community. During last month’s... - November 27, 2008 - Blue C Developments
Investors Tackle Surge in Mergers and Rights Issues with timetotrade
New timetotrade Share Reorganisation Calculator helps UK investors to model the impact of share reorganisations such as mergers, rights issues and takeovers - and their resulting tax implications. The tool can be found at http://www.timetotrade.eu - November 27, 2008 - timetotrade
Asia Charts is "In the Professional League" After Being Awarded the Professional Enterprise Certification; Catch the TV Feature on Channel News Asia on 26 November 9:30pm
Asia Charts Pte Ltd has been awarded the “Professional Enterprise Certification” (PEC) for its professionalism and good management practices. There will be a special feature "In The Professional League" on Channel NewsAsia (Singapore's premier TV News channel) on 26 November 2008 9.30pm Singapore time. - November 26, 2008 - Asia Charts Pte Ltd
Venturbase Website is Launched to Provide the Sale and Purchase of Investment Opportunities
Venturbase, an exciting new web site today announced the launch of their new web site http://www.venturbase.com. Potential investors visiting this web site can view advertising placed in different investment categories. If the person would like more information, they simply contact the person who... - November 25, 2008 - Venturbase
PCM Initiates the Next Evolution of Private Company Financing
PCM Exchange, the exchange that allows private companies to connect directly to accredited investors, announced a major initiative to create the next generation of services for companies seeking funding and investors adding to and managing portfolios. This undertaking will provide new opportunities for private companies that are looking for new capital sources or alternate exits during a slumping economy. - November 24, 2008 - Connectors Group
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC Expands It’s Service Offerings to Include Stock-Secured Loans
Aspen Financial Partners, LLC (Aspen) is pleased to announce that is has expanded it’s service offerings to include facilitating stock-secured loans. - November 19, 2008 - Aspen Financial Partners, LLC
Gulf Coast Venture Forum Monthly Meeting Scheduled for December 4, 2008
The next GCVF membership meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2008 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Tiburon Golf Course Clubhouse, 2620 Tiburon Drive in Naples - November 19, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Long Island Foreclosures Drop 8% from September 2008, But Up 41% from October 2007 Says PropertyShark.com
The number of new foreclosures in Long Island is 41% higher than in October 2007, however compared to September 2008, foreclosures dropped by 8%. Suffolk foreclosures were up 23% compared to October 2007, while Nassau foreclosures recorded a 51% increase over the same time period. - November 18, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Bettertrades Collaborates with Forbes.com to Catapult Investor iConference
Online-Only Event Features Steve Forbes and an All-Star Panel of Investment Advisors, including BetterTrades veteran Scott Schilling. - November 18, 2008 - BetterTrades
Los Angeles Foreclosures Down 51% from Sept 2008: Seattle and Miami Foreclosures Up
In the October Foreclosure Report by PropertyShark.com, Los Angeles Foreclosures were down 51% from Sept 2008, falling close to Oct 2007 levels. Compared to September 2008, Miami was up 93% and Seattle was up 14%. Compared to October 2007, foreclosures in Miami were up 35%, while Seattle increased by 108%. New York City Foreclosures drop 15% from Sept 2008 but climb 50% over Oct 2007. - November 17, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
Naples Investment Expert Speaks at Gulf Coast Venture Forum Kick-off Meeting
Andrew D.W. Hill of Comerica Bank reviewed the current investment climate, including the fundamental, technical and behavioral economics at work in today’s economy. - November 15, 2008 - Gulf Coast Venture Forum
Churchill Knight Announces Its 3,000th Client
Churchill Knight, one of the UK’s leading freelancer and contractor accounting firms, today announced the signature of its 3,000th client. In addition to its other services, Churchill Knight provides freelancers, contractors and the self-employed with umbrella company alternatives, limited... - November 13, 2008 - Churchill Knight