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Americans Still Wary to Finance Cars
The American public is still hesitant to finance the purchase of a new car, Qualtrics study says. - September 29, 2011 - Qualtrics
eToro Blog Now Available as WebTrader Widget
eToro traders can now keep up with eToro’s premier news portal’s live updates while trading with the eToro WebTrader. - September 28, 2011 - eToro Group Ltd.
What a Difference One Year Makes: Buyers of Market Research Are Dramatically More Satisfied with Price
After years of price pressure, additional price reductions across most MR segments are now unwarranted. - September 27, 2011 - MarketResearchCareers
Expand, Engage, and Lead at the 3rd Annual “A-Ha!” NH Social Media Business Summit
Epiphanies, Inc., in collaboration with the NH Division of Economic Development, will host the 3rd Annual "A-Ha!" NH Social Media Business Summit on Thursday, October 27th, 2011. Gunstock Mountain Resort in Gilford is this year's Venue Partner, and their main lodge will serve as the collaborative learning space for entrepreneurs, passionate professionals, trailblazers, dreamers, and biz dynamos from across the Granite State. - September 23, 2011 - Epiphanies, Inc.
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping Showcases Luxury Dog Collars
MyReviewsNow Online Shopping is branching out into luxury dog collars from Dog Collar Boutique. A plain leather collar may have been acceptable in the past, but contemporary dogs need a fashionable collar to suit their owner's lifestyle and Dog Collar Boutique offers the finest. - September 21, 2011 - Retail Solutions Advisors
New York City Foreclosures Down 70 Percent from August 2011; Queens and Staten Island Foreclosures Decreased by 80 Percent
The number of new scheduled NYC foreclosure auctions was down 70% in August 2011 compared to August 2010, and was down 7% from July 2011. - September 21, 2011 - PropertyShark.com
“Small Businesses, Big Ideas”: The 8th Annual Harlem Business Economic Summit
Compelling business experts and thriving entrepreneurs provide cost-effective techniques and advice on how to grow a small business in this economy - September 21, 2011 - The Harlem Business Alliance
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Reach New Highs in 2011 with the Biggest Increases Seen in Russia, Finland and Western US
Wood costs account for about 60 percent of the production costs when manufacturing pulp for paper. According the Wood Resource Quarterly, wood fiber costs have gone up about 25 percent since early 2009, reaching record levels in the 2Q/2011. - September 17, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Colorado New York Life Office Hosts National Sales Career Day September 19, 2011
Despite continued high unemployment rates across the country, New York Life Insurance Company is highlighting our financial strength and hiring initiatives by holding a National Sales Career Day on September 19, 2011. The event will be held in Arvada , Colorado and 120 offices nationwide. New York Life's goal is to hire 75 agents locally and 3,500 nationwide in 2011. - September 13, 2011 - New York Life Insurance Company
Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp Named Exclusive Lender for IHOP Franchisee Association
Fort Lauderdale-based Institutional Banking Services, N.A. Corp (IBS, N.A.) today announced an exclusive, multi-million dollar financing agreement with the Blue Roof Franchise Association (BRFA), a group representing the interests of International House of Pancakes (IHOP) franchisees. BRFA has an... - September 08, 2011 - Institutional Banking Services, N.A.
Avant CEO Meets with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz
Shari Dingle Sandifer, CEO Avant Healthcare Professionals and VP of AAIHR, met with Philippine Secretary of Labor Dimapilis-Baldoz in Manila on August 26, 2011 to discuss recruitment of Filipino educated healthcare professionals by Avant and other AAIHR member companies, as well as to share current industry updates and issues. Philippine Regulatory Chairperson Teresita Manzala was also in attendance at the meeting. - September 08, 2011 - Avant Healthcare Professionals
August Home Sales Shatter All Time Record for LGI Homes
After a record breaking month in July, LGI Homes has beat the record again, ending August with 84 residential closings. That is a 47% increase from July, which had 57 closings. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder Magazine among America’s Largest Builders. LGI fully expects to be in... - September 07, 2011 - LGI Homes
Insurial Americas, Inc.'s China Subsidiary Acquires Sizeable Customer Base for Its Trade Discounts Service
Wall Street-based Insurial Americas, Inc. announced today that its China subsidiary has acquired over 30 customers from four countries for the trade discounts services it launched in June 2011. Insurial's sales teams in various countries, including India and Pakistan, are aggressively pursuing... - September 03, 2011 - Insurial Americas, Inc.
PackagingSupplies.com Ranks on the 2011 Inc. 500|5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 53%
Inc. Magazine Unveils Its Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc.500|5000 which includes Packaging Supplies at No. 3409. - September 01, 2011 - Cleveland Packaging, Inc.
NAMB Seeks Reduction in Fed Overregulation
NAMB feels lifting of LO compensation rule will boost mortgage related jobs and stimulate the economy through less overreaching lending regulations. - September 01, 2011 - National Mortgage Professional Magazine
Jacobson Companies Acquires G-Link Express Logistics
Continues to Expand International Platform in Asia Pacific - August 31, 2011 - Jacobson Companies
Paisley Financial Outlook - Warns High Risk of Double Dip Recession by Q4 - 2012
Paisley Financial Releases August 2011 Macroeconomic Outlook Report. Paisley Financial presents an examination of the Japanese lost decade alongside the U.S monetary and fiscal course since 2008. This report relies on the framework of the U.S economy in a "balance sheet" recession. The... - August 31, 2011 - Paisley Financial
The National Black Chamber of Commerce and Southwest Airlines Announce Diversity Recruiting Center’s "Connecting Employers with Talent Sweepstakes"
Sweepstakes to promote diversity recruiting, and proceeds are used to create educational and business opportunities for America's small, diverse businesses leading to job creation. - August 25, 2011 - Diversified Workplace
Longtime Business Relocates as Industry Booms
ISS/CareerSaver expands on all fronts with over 75 new jobs being added this year. - August 24, 2011 - Career Saver
Indian Country Business Summit Keynote Speakers Announced
The 2011 Indian Country Business Summit (ICBS) keynote speakers have been announced. U.S. Representative Tom Cole and Mark Masters, CEO Chloeta Fire LLC, will address an array of topics regarding “Teaming for Success.” The ICBS will focus on familiarizing buyers with state, federal,... - August 23, 2011 - Chloeta
Any Controversy Over "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-Up Bad and Broke) Song is "Misguided and Unfair," Says Its Composer and Producer
Ever since the August 1 launch of the "Bushwacked (Bewildered, Beat-up Bad and Broke) album, featuring a lead single of the same name, C.R. Ecker, composer and producer of the song, and album, has met resistance among those who feel the single and music video represent an attack on President George W. Bush, just based on the title without hearing it. Rather, he says, "I wrote and recorded the song in 1991 as an 'anthem of American angst' during the recession then, a song more timely now." - August 23, 2011 - Charles R. Ecker
Free Service to Business Owners
Market research group offers their service completely free to all business owners in the United States. U.S. Business Survey is launching an effort to assist struggling businesses affected by the recession. - August 19, 2011 - U.S. Business Survey, LLC
Bernards Bins’ Garage Shelves Fully Maximise a Garage’s Potential
One of the premier providers and stockists of affordable storage solutions in the UK today, Bernards Bins are today underlying how much an improvement affordable garage shelves can make to storage in the home. The team behind Bernards Bins have noticed a larger call for their customers looking for... - August 12, 2011 - Bernards Bins
Projility Receives GSA STARS II – Government-wide Acquisition Contract (GWAC)
As a GSA STARS II contract holder, Projility will provide civilian, DoD and intelligence agencies proven strategic and management consulting services that only small business can deliver. - August 09, 2011 - Projility Inc.
New Home Sales Soar for LGI Homes with a Record Breaking July
LGI Homes is pleased to announce that July was a record breaking month for residential closings. With a previous closing record of 56 in October of 2010, LGI Homes reached 57 closings on new homes in July 2011, an all-time high for the homebuilder. Currently, LGI Homes is ranked 58th by Builder... - August 06, 2011 - LGI Homes
Housing Slump Boosts Screened Porches’ Popularity
Long® Fence recommends screened porches for homeowners who want to extend their living space. Screened porches can be used for many activities, and they increase a home’s appeal when built correctly with high-quality materials. According to a 2010 Fannie Mae National Housing Survey,... - August 05, 2011 - Long Fence
U.S. Concrete Awarded High Profile Infrastructure Project in Dallas, Texas
U.S. Concrete, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCR) today announced that its Redi-Mix, LLP operation in Dallas/Fort Worth has been selected by Trinity Infrastructure, LLC as the concrete supplier for a major section of the LBJ Express project in Dallas, Texas. Redi-Mix will supply concrete for the western section... - August 05, 2011 - US Concrete
Hotel Industry Stimulus Plan Unveiled to Increase Occupancy Rates in a Down Economy
Barter Media Solutions has announced today the roll out of a $200 million dollar stimulus plan designed to help resorts and hotels and Convention & Visitor Bureaus in today's challenging economy. - July 22, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Terrace Capital Spearheads $7.2MM Refinance for Multifamily Property in Atlanta, GA
Terrace Capital, Inc., represented an established, local multifamily real estate developer (MSC Investment & Management) in the refinance of Sierra Forest Apartments, a 272-unit class B, apartment complex located at 6660 Mableton Parkway in the city of Mableton, Cobb County, Georgia. The city of Mableton is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area and has a population of approximately 26,000. - July 22, 2011 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
Rescue Capital Stresses the Need for Consumer Education
In these uncertain times, many individuals are selling their structured settlement and annuity payments for cash. With many players in the industry, savvy sellers have been getting multiple quotes in order to maximize the amount of cash they can receive for their future payments. Due to a recent merger, many individuals who thought they were getting multiple competitive offers may be in for a big surprise. - July 15, 2011 - Rescue Capital
Company Winding-Up Petitions on the Rise in the UK
The Business Sale Report, which provides information on distressed businesses, has released figures showing a 22 per cent increase in the number of winding up petitions lodged through the courts in the second quarter of this year, compared to the same period last year. These figures continue the... - July 14, 2011 - Business Sale Report
President Preckwinkle Creates Bond Team with Focus on Local, Minority Firms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle submitted the County’s Master Bond Ordinance yesterday as the government takes steps to restructure its debt and establish itself on a more sound financial footing. The ordinance was introduced and referred to the Finance... - July 14, 2011 - Cook County Government
Fairbanks First Launches Think Local Lecture Series
Fairbanks First will hold the first of four programs in its Think Local Lecture Series on Thursday, August 11, 2011 in the auditorium of the Noel Wein Public Library. The series of discussions and presentations is aimed at business owners, consumers, and citizens of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. - July 11, 2011 - Fairbanks First
Author, JD Gerdeman, Creates YouTube Videos of US Budget Concerns to Capture Traffic
James Gerdeman, a middle class American, developed short videos about the US Budget and government to sell more copies of his books. "With YouTube, millions can access the clips," said Gerdeman. "Offering clips about proposed budgets without the in depth analysis of experts is key to success," he said. JDGerdeman.com now includes several subjects: Budget Issues & Deficits, 13% increase of discretionary, Job Creation, 1 Trillion savings over 10 years and more. - July 07, 2011 - JDGerdeman
Orlando Mortgage Lender FBC Releases Central Florida Mortgage Report for May
Orlando mortgage lender FBC recently released their Central Florida Mortgage Report for May 2011. All of the data contained in the report is compiled from financed properties located in Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Osceola and Lake Counties and excludes condos and distressed properties unable to... - July 05, 2011 - FBC Mortgage
Angolan Investment Opportunities to be Showcased at iPAD Angola in September
Senior Angolan cabinet members will once again head up a high-level, expert government delegation addressing prospective investors at the annual iPAD* Angola investment forum which is taking place in Luanda, Angola from 13-16 September. The conference and exhibition will focus on infrastructure... - July 01, 2011 - iPAD Angola
NH Division of Economic Development Says at Least 23 Massachusetts Insurance Companies Would Save Millions Annually by Redomesticating to New Hampshire
In this current economic climate, every penny counts, and revenue-conscious insurance companies are looking for new ways to hold down costs and create a positive impact on their income statements. Trimming office supply budgets and reducing travel expenditures can make a small dent, but there's an... - June 30, 2011 - NH Division of Economic Development
New Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program to Help Businesses of All Sizes and Industries
Barter Media Solutions (BMS) introduces an innovative Troubled Inventory and Assets Recovery Program designed to help businesses of all industries recover full value for troubled inventory, holdings and assets. - June 29, 2011 - Barter Media Solutions
Chinese Pharma Prospects Clouded by Increased Short Term Risks Despite Another High Performance Year in 2010
Notwithstanding the challenges, the Chinese pharmaceutical industry and market managed to post high growth again in 2010, according to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2011 (6th Edition), which was officially inaugurated today by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China. Nonetheless, increased short term risk factors and uncertainties recently are clouding the future prospects of Chinese pharma for MNC companies. - June 29, 2011 - WiCON International Group LLC
MiniCo Insurance Agency Adds Aspen American Insurance Company for Alternative Self Storage Industry Solution
MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Aspen American Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Aspen Insurance Holdings Limited, to be an additional carrier for MiniCo’s specialty insurance programs for the self-storage industry. Aspen American Insurance... - June 27, 2011 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Tampa’s Intelligent Office® Wins Two Awards for Contributions to Local Economy and Community
Intelligent Office activities and contributions also position VP Karen Gillman as finalist for local award by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. - June 24, 2011 - Intelligent Office of Tampa Bay
Business is Booming in Greenwood, Indiana
26.4% increase in local business advertising in the Greenwood HomePages® Directory demonstrates optimism and commitment to local consumers. - June 23, 2011 - American Marketing & Publishing
Heritage Capital Group and Pegasus Residential Join Forces to Continue North Carolina Portfolio Expansion
Heritage Capital Group and Pegasus Residential join forces to continue North Carolina portfolio expansion. Heritage Capital Group, the investment arm of Heritage Management, announces its expansion into the Raleigh, NC Market with the purchase of 3 apartment communities along with a partnership... - June 22, 2011 - Pegasus Residential
Popular Nonprofit Organization Falls Victim to Economic Downturn
ALERT Health, a nonprofit organization providing preventive health counseling, testing, and referral will close its office on June 30th due to funding constraints. Founded in 1997 as “Hep-C ALERT” by Andi Thomas, a patient affected by chronic Hepatitis C, its original mission was to... - June 22, 2011 - ALERT Health, Inc.
Easy-Forex See the Euro Remains Under Pressure as Greece’s Problems Resume
Easy-Forex dealing room noted that the euro recovered some of its losses during yesterday’s US session after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union reached an agreement on Greece. Easy-Forex head dealer, Nicolas Shamtanis noted that fears of a Greek default eased after the IMF appeared willing to offer further financial aid to Greece as long as the new austerity plan is approved. - June 18, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex.com Puts Comment on Euro-Zone Greece Debate
Easy-Forex.com recently reported on the debt crisis in Greece putting pressure on the Euro. This is back in the spotlight after the S&P downgraded the country three levels to CCC, the world's lowest credit rating. Now EU financial leaders are debating whether to delay the next rescue payment. Bloomberg reported that major banks including BNP Paribas, Societe Generale SA and Credit Agricole SA may have their credit ratings cut by Moody's Investors Services because of their investments in Greece. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy Forex Puts Perspective Under Fears of Greece’s Future
The euro plummeted yesterday as fears over Greece’s debt crisis intensified. The Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, offered to step down and proposed a unity government while protests in Athens against austerity measures continue. Easy Forex report that against the dollar, the euro shed 2.4% breaking below the 1.4100 level to trade as low as 1.4090 from 1.4438. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex Put Leading IMF Candidates Under the Microscope
Following the very public arrest on charges of rape, and subsequent resignation of IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn as reported by CNN 19 May, Easy-Forex takes a look at a number of leading candidates have emerged and the currency markets are weighing up the possible repercussions of each potential appointment. - June 17, 2011 - easy-forex
Expert Advice on the Decision to Lease or Buy in Business Review Canada
Laura Clapper of Buffini & Company explains what to keep in mind when making a decision whether to buy or lease property. It’s the age-old question on the minds of experienced and first-time homebuyers alike: Is this a good time to buy a home? With the American housing market still in... - June 16, 2011 - WDM Group
A New Era Was Ushered in at the Beginning of This Year: the Baby Boomers Hit Retirement Age
Livingsenior.com is an online resource center that provides a wide range of valuable information for seniors and their families as they make the transition into the golden years of retirement. - June 14, 2011 - LivingSenior