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Neto Financial Group Opens Office in Nashville, Tennessee
Neto Financial Group Inc., an Accounting, Tax, and Wealth Advisory firm founded in Miami, Florida, has opened an office in Nashville, Tennessee. Elizabeth Morton, CPA, and Arturo Neto, CFA, CPWA, opened the office in early June to provide a full suite of financial services to small business owners... - July 10, 2018 - Neto Financial Group
Across-the-Board Demand Delivers Successful Year of Continued Growth for SkySparc
SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, achieved strong growth in core service areas across all client segments and geographies in 2017, leading to a best-ever financial performance. - June 07, 2018 - SkySparc
“Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act” Puts Regulation A+ Offerings Over the Top
With the signing by President Trump of the “Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act,” Regulation A+ now has validity to every single company listed on a major exchange such as the NYSE, NASDAQ, and the OTC among others. - June 07, 2018 - Reg.A Funding Group
The Launch of a Canadian Accountant Referral Service and Directory - CPALocate.ca - A New Way to Connect with Potential Clients
CPALocate.ca (“CPALocate”) is proud to announce the launch of a Canadian accountant referral service and directory. Consumers and businesses are often looking for specialized accountants, i.e. Chartered Professional Accountants (“CPA”), who can help either their families or... - June 05, 2018 - Minerva Tech
AmericaTowne Announces Partnership
AmericaTowne Announces Partnership with Three Governments in the Republic of Kenya - May 31, 2018 - AmericaTowne, Inc.
Liberian Native Stephen Gobewole’s New Book Details Africa’s Descent Into Poverty, Proposes Solutions to Help It Rise to Economic Success
Using data such as the Index of Economic Freedom, the Global Innovation Index and the Corruption Perception Index, a Liberian native steeped in finance and public policy knowledge explores why Africa has developed into a continent with poor nations. He describes how that happened and proposes how it can change for the better, detailed in a new book released by Dog Ear Publishing. - May 31, 2018 - Dog Ear Publishing
In 2017, Online Mortgage Lead Generation Accounted for Nearly 20% of Total Refinance Originations in the U.S.
In the final analysis of over 7 million Internet generated mortgage leads, iLeads.com® concluded that online consumers drove over $117 billion in loan origination dollars in 2017 and accounted for nearly 20% of total refinance originations in 2017*. For the final report for 2017,... - May 30, 2018 - iLeads
GCA Honored During the Dekalb Chamber's 2018 Apex Awards as the Winner of the Business of the Year Award in Business Advocacy
The Government Contractors Association was honored during the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce's 2018 Apex Awards. - May 26, 2018 - Government Contractors Association
ICERTIAS Introduces New EU Educational and Promotional Project: GDPR Stars
With the new EU privacy protection legislation coming into effect, the renowned international organization ICERTIAS presented today an entirely new educational and promotional program and seal - “GDPR Stars.” - May 25, 2018 - ICERTIAS
Meadows Bank Supports Meals on Wheels, a Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Program in Honor of 10 Year Anniversary
In celebration of its 10 year anniversary, Meadows Bank, a full-service community bank headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada is giving back to the community through a matching donation program to Meals on Wheels, a Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada program. Throughout the month of April, Meadows... - May 25, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Tharcisio B. Souza Santos Has Recently Been Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who
Tharcisio B. Souza Santos, of Celebration, Florida, has recently been honored as a Strathmore’s Who’s Who Top 10 Member for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of Consulting. - May 23, 2018 - Strathmore Who's Who
Meadows Bank Net Income Pops 43%
Meadows Bank announced that it posted a Net Income after Tax of $3,737,000 in the first quarter of 2018 which is $1,124,000 or 43% higher than its earnings during the first quarter of 2017. While the reduction in the corporate tax rate had a positive impact on the bottom line in 2018, the increase... - May 22, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Charles Laverty’s Mission to Reduce Heart Surgery
Heart disease kills 17M people every year and is the top global killer almost everywhere in the world. Overburdened healthcare systems are struggling to keep up with the growth, especially as populations age, economies develop and people adopt "western" style diets and lifestyles. Charles Laverty is on a mission to attack a major area of this global pandemic, open heart surgery. By adopting new technologies it may be possible to reduce surgery. - May 10, 2018 - Advanced Bifurcation Systems
SolarCraft, North Bay's Solar Leader, CEO Ted Walsh and California Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom Discuss Energy, Economics & the Environment
The CEO of Novato and Sonoma-based SolarCraft, a leading provider of solar and clean energy solutions for homes and businesses, met with Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom to discuss challenges facing the state and North Bay region. The lunch, attended by local business and environmental leaders, was hosted by Donald Simon and Zach Wasserman of the law firm Wendell, Rosen, Black & Dean in Oakland, CA in support of Newsom’s campaign for governor. - May 10, 2018 - SolarCraft
Trump’s Administration Contributes to a Rise in Homelessness. Could Rise Housing be the Answer?
Food, clothing, shelter. Some of the most basic needs and yet--Americans are facing a nation a where homelessness is even more of a pressing reality under the Trump administration. The administration’s budget includes $6.2 billion in cuts to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban... - May 10, 2018 - Rise Housing
36Squared Business Incubator Announces Grant to Assist Disabled Entrepreneurs
Chicago business incubator offers grant funds to disabled entrepreneurs. - May 08, 2018 - 36Squared Business Incubator
NewCasinosOnline.co Comments on UK Gambling Figures
Each year, the UK Gambling Commission publishes a report of participation figures within the industry and they’ve just released the statistics for 2017. Overwhelmingly, it’s all about growth, with higher levels of gaming and stimulated numbers in the industry. Experts at New Casinos... - May 06, 2018 - NewCasinosOnline.co
Distance Learning Systems Commits to Economic Development and Skills Enhancement Programs for Workforce
Online learning platform and education solutions provider Distance Learning Systems commits to strengthening Indiana’s workforce by adapting programs aimed at supporting jobs creation and training. - April 27, 2018 - Distance Learning Systems
flynas, the First Airline in Saudi Arabia to Offer Travel Insurance in Partnership with Chubb Arabia
flynas, the award winning Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East signed an agreement with Chubb Arabia Coorperative Insurance Company to offer flynas customers with travel insurance coverage, making flynas the first airline to offer its passengers travel... - April 25, 2018 - flynas
Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority Selects Search Firm
Leadership of the Brunswick and Glynn County Development Authority have retained Jorgenson Consulting, a national executive search firm located in Greensboro, NC to assist in the search for the next President and CEO. The executive search will be led by the Development Authority Board of... - April 20, 2018 - Jorgenson Consulting, Inc.
flynas Prepares to Participate in the 25th Arabian Travel Market in Dubai
flynas, the Saudi national carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, will be participating in the upcoming 25th Arabian Travel Market 2018. The renowned travel and tourism event will take place from the 22nd to 25th of April at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre... - April 17, 2018 - flynas
Survey Shows US Workers Feel Secure About Jobs
American workers are feeling more secure about their jobs, according to a new survey conducted by MoneyExaminers.com. - April 17, 2018 - Money Examiners
Xsolus Heads Crowdfunding Campaign: Blockchain Services and Product Ecosystem Development
Xsolus, a blockchain solutions company, offers its cryptocurrency crowdfunding campaign beginning May 1, 2018 at 15:00 GMT. The campaign is set to run for 4 weeks until May 29, 2018, or until all coins are sold out. The crowdfunding campaign aims to provide an opportunity for potential partners,... - April 16, 2018 - Xsolus Inc.
ARC Business Solutions Partners with The Globe Hub to Launch First Ever Contracting and Procurement Incubator for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses
Atlanta’s newest co-working space is the home of several small businesses that has been awarded over $125 million in contracts to date. - April 16, 2018 - ARC Business Solutions
KOSBE Facilitates Discussion on Trends in Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Introduction to Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The event is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - April 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Xsolus to Launch Coin Of The Realm (COTR): Open-Source Blockchain Platform for Decentralized Blockchain Application Development
Blockchain solutions company, Xsolus has developed Coin Of The Realm (COTR), an open-source platform that enables communities and organizations to create cryptocurrency coins instantly on their own dedicated public decentralized ledger with a new approach to consensus. It also allows developers to... - April 04, 2018 - Xsolus Inc.
Free Demo of The Academy, the Leading Course for Mastering Stocks, Released by Peter Leeds
World-renowned investment guru Peter Leeds is proud to announce the launch of the free demo of the Peter Leeds Academy - an intensive online course aimed at helping investors to master the volatile world of stocks. - April 03, 2018 - Modern Strategies, Inc.
Joint White Paper Published: Revenue Royalties Finance Strategy Includes Highlights on Public-Private Partnerships in China
A research study about the revenue royalties finance system is released for publication by Asia-Pacific Group, Beijing. With special emphasis on the implementation of the method in China. Authors Michael North, Liu Meiyan, Arthur Lipper. - April 02, 2018 - Asia-Pacific Group
NACCE Adds President Richard MacLennan to Its Board of Directors
NACCE Welcomes New Board Member Richard MacLennan of North Idaho College. - March 31, 2018 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
XYO Network Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance
Blockchain leader in crypto-location technology strengthens framework and alliances - March 29, 2018 - XYO Network
Paul Hynek Joins XYO Network as Board Advisor for Smart Cities
XYO Network, an industry leader in crypto-location technology, today announced that Paul Hynek has joined the firm’s advisory board. He will focus on providing input and guidance for technologies that will meet the demand and growing interest in developing Smart Cities projects around the... - March 29, 2018 - XYO Network
OpenLedger Becomes Aetsoft Partner, Moves to Belarus Hi Tech Park
OpenLedger ApS group has entered formal partnership with blockchain development veteran Aetsoft, and begun preparations to move to Minsk Hi-Tech Park to take advantage of a more favorable legislative environment. "This move makes OpenLedger ApS a key player in the emerging blockchain... - March 29, 2018 - OpenLedger ApS
Information.com Launches Comprehensive Finance Section
In order to help people understand the different financial aspects of their lives, Information.com has launched an extensive Finance section with all the relative topics having to do with money. - March 27, 2018 - Yolotech Media Group Ltd.
Overall Engagement Holds Relatively Steady, But 2018 Challenges Rise to the Top; Quantum Workplace Research Reveals Managers Will be the Key to Improving Engagement
Quantum Workplace, an employee engagement software company dedicated to making work better every day, has released the results of its 2018 Employee Engagement Trends study. Engagement improved slightly between 2016 and 2017, but analysis revealed possible stumbling blocks for the year ahead. Lack... - March 26, 2018 - Quantum Workplace
Revolving Loan Fund Helps Open, Expand Five Businesses, Create 43 Jobs
$172,000 in Marlborough Area Community Loans help kick start local businesses. - March 23, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Marlborough Receives $15,000 State Grant for Downtown Development
Massachusetts Downtown Initiative grant to pay for wayfinding and branding in downtown Marlborough, MA. - March 23, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Happy 9th Anniversary Bull Market; Diversifying Your Investments Now May be the Best Way to Survive the Next Bear Market (a 20% Drop) in Stock Prices
Vanguard and Goldman Sachs recently predicted that the odds of a "correction" which is a 10% stock market drop, or a "bear market" a 20% drop, are from 70%-88% respectively. Research from 7Twelve Advisors, LLC suggests that a deeply diversified investment portfolio may be an ideal way to absorb a significant stock market shock. - March 22, 2018 - 7Twelve Advisors, LLC
Diversity Can Help Motorsports Become More Competitive
Latest NASCAR races at ISM Raceway in Arizona illustrate the ethnic, gender and age transformations starting in NASCAR. - March 21, 2018 - Denise Meridith
XTIVIA, Inc. Acquires Pleasant Valley Business Solutions (PVBS)
XTIVIA, Inc. a leader in Enterprise Information Management today announced the acquisition of privately held PVBS, a Microsoft ERP and financial management solution provider based out of Reston Virginia. PVBS is recognized as the premier and leading Microsoft ERP partner for government contractors. - March 20, 2018 - XTIVIA, Inc.
China Overhauls Drug, Medical Insurance and Healthcare Regulation in Latest Government Reshuffle
One of the primary aims of the reorganization of central government is to overhaul China’s future healthcare and pharmaceutical regulation substantially, said WiCON|Pharma China (www.pharmachinaonline.com), which has summarized most important government organizational changes which will take place as proposed by the reform plan. - March 16, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
The BSC Group Arranges $98.15 MM Refinance of Self-Storage Portfolio
The BSC Group, a Chicago based self-storage and commercial real estate financing advisor, has closed a $98.15 MM CMBS loan for the refinance of a 22 property self-storage portfolio. Iron Guard Storage, a national self-storage owner and operator, engaged The BSC Group to facilitate a recapitalization of the subject portfolio with the goal of untrapping significant equity. - March 12, 2018 - The BSC Group, LLC
Innovative Career Education Platform Uplifts Women in Afghanistan; SearchPath, MyHuntPath and USAID Partner to Promote Afghan Women in Economy
MyHuntPath are empowering individuals around the world to take control of their careers, starting with a presence in Afghanistan, India, Lebanon, and the United States. The MyHuntPath platform actively provides career coaching to college students, midcareer professionals and senior executives, and... - March 09, 2018 - SearchPath Global
"...You Aren’t Always Right. You Should Listen to Other People, Too." 2018 IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame Inductee, Atul Vashistha Shares the Advice That Drives His Success
This was the most powerful advice Atul Vashistha received in his varied and successful career – and a theme he lives by – when Atul accepted the 2018 IAOP Leadership Hall of Fame award, he shared the source of the most powerful advice of his career, his then 6-year old daughter. Not... - March 08, 2018 - Neo Group
Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida Reveals "Florida's Dirty Little Secret"
Tom Coler of Buyer's Broker Discusses How Transactional Brokerage Leaves Consumers as Clueless as Ever. - March 08, 2018 - Buyer's Broker of Southwest Florida
March 2018 is Supply Management Month
ISM-Houston, Inc. Joins Other Supply Management Associations Worldwide To Recognize March 2018 as Supply Management Month. - March 07, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Evergreen, CO Real Estate is Still Booming Says Orson Hill Realty
Evergreen, CO real estate market is set to boom even more in the spring of 2018. Realtors and agents see another few months of value climbing left in this cycle. - February 28, 2018 - Orson Hill Realty
Harrisburg University Backed Thought Network Launches Pre-ICO March 1
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 26, 2018 - Thought Network
Radly Bates Index Dec 2017: Us Entrepreneurial Activity at Highest Level
The self-employment rate in the United States is 9.84% in December 2017, a slight increase from 9.80% in November 2017. The preliminary data for January is 9.76% suggesting that the higher levels will be maintained but the December data is subject to adjustment by the US Bureau Of Labor Statistics... - February 26, 2018 - S7 Group
Harrisburg University Backed Thought ICO Launches Whitelist
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 24, 2018 - Thought Network
Hacker Launches ICO
Thought is a blockchain and AI start-up, backed by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology. Thought is fundamentally changing the way data is processed by embedding AI into every small piece of data. This makes otherwise "dumb" information smart. Data becomes able to act on its own, eliminating the need for external applications, and thus makes data processing faster and cheaper. - February 23, 2018 - Thought Network