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Helen Sipsas is Awarded Certified Financial Planner™ Designation
Helen Sipsas, MBA, CFP®, a Managing Principal of Peak Wealth Advisors with offices in San Luis Obispo, CA and Pasadena, CA has been authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board) to use the certification marks CFP®, Certified Financial Planner™ and CFP... - October 06, 2010 - Peak Wealth Advisors
Raytheon Co. and Bridge Energy Win Innovation Awards at Marlborough Business Innovation Summit
Inaugural event recognizes two of Marlborough’s key innovative industries. - October 06, 2010 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Savannah Economic Development Authority Contributes to Technology Association of Georgia’s Economic Gardening Program
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) today announced that the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) has pledged $15,000 to the Economic Gardening program in the Coastal Georgia Economic Development District. This contribution is in addition to the $100,000 investment TAG has brought... - October 01, 2010 - TAG think
Hoteliers Start Hiring Again
A WageWatch poll of hotels in summer 2010 showed that rates for hourly employees are on the rise as demand for line level employees has been steadily increasing since the first quarter of this year. - October 01, 2010 - WageWatch, Inc.
North Carolina Economic Advisor Says That Continuing with the Same Failed Policy of Industrial Recruitment Hoping for Better Results is an Act of Political Insanity
State Leaders Should Focus on Private Investments in Small Business and Regional Economic Growth in the State’s Eight Metro Regions. - September 29, 2010 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Pivotal Payments Announces 2010 Mid-Year Results
Pivotal Payments, one of North America’s fastest growing payment processors, announced their 2010 semi-annual results exceeded expectations in a variety of key indicators. - September 28, 2010 - Pivotal Payments
UK Businesses Remain Optimistic About the Economic Outlook
The results from Abbey Business Centres Annual Business Confidence Survey are in and its good news for the North West - September 23, 2010 - Abbey Business Centres
Skills to Achieve Offering New Solution to Get North Americans Back to Work
With the North American economy coming back – slowly and the threat of a double dip many job seekers are looking for resources that will get them back to work. After 2 years of research, development and testing, Corey Harlock has launched Skills to Achieve. Skills to Achieve is a... - September 22, 2010 - Skills to Achieve
NPSA Celebrates Container Industry Economic Outlook
The National Portable Storage Association (NPSA), a nonprofit membership association dedicated to the advancement of the portable storage industry, is celebrating the end of the recession for the container industry. - September 18, 2010 - National Portable Storage Association
Tradetuber Welcomes Interfax Business Wire Services to Its Platform: "A Singular E-Commerce and Communications Collaboration"
Tradetuber (Universal) Tech. Co. Ltd., an e-business company based in Hong Kong, China, and Interfax Business Wire Services, a leading commercial news distribution platform, today announced the formation of a partnership that will expand the international reach of both firms in the realm of media,... - September 15, 2010 - Tradetuber(Universal)Tech.ltd
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
CSP International™ Committed to Moving the Economy Forward
Christine Rae President of CSP International is pleased to announce Lynelle Hartman will lead CSP in their North America Market Operations for EcoLiving and Eco Certification Training Programs. CSP International Business Training Academy, revered as the global premier staging training company... - September 03, 2010 - CSPI Academy
America's Service Meltdown: Restoring Service Excellence in the Age of the Customer
Author Raul Pupo’s America’s Service Meltdown: Restoring Service Excellence in the Age of the Customer offers a straightforward, no nonsense model that clearly explains how to organize the modern enterprise for the delivery of service excellence. The book is both timely and provocative, and should be of interest to executives, academics, and the general consuming public - September 02, 2010 - rpholdings
Survey by FRP Advisory: Post-Recession Hangover Will Linger Warns the Professional Services Sector
A recent poll by restructuring, recovery and insolvency specialists, FRP Advisory LLP, shows that the majority of professionals surveyed, in the financial and legal sectors, believe the worst effects of the recession are still with us. - September 01, 2010 - FRP Advisory LLP
Breitling Oil and Gas to Present at 8th Annual MENA Oil and Gas Conference
Breitling Oil and Gas CEO Chris Faulkner will present at the 8th Annual Middle East and North Africa Oil and Gas Conference. - August 26, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Chariff Realty Group Sold a Commercial Building with 90% Financing Through a Government Based SBA Loan in an Economy Where Financing is Near Impossible
5963 Biscayne Boulevard, a 2700 square foot high-exposure building, sold to England-born and current Miami Beach resident, Attorney Robert Dixon, this month, who obtained 90% financing through a government-based SBA loan in an economy where financing is near impossible, let alone 90 percent financing. Chariff Realty Group is encouraging other Small Business Owners to research Category #504 SBA real estate Loans as a financing option. - August 24, 2010 - Chariff Realty Group
New Social Voyeurs Write Love Song for the Unemployed
Some people react to being laid off with anger, some with despair. Rob Sobol of New Social Voyeurs reacted by writing a song, “Keep Keeping the Faith.” “A whole lot of folks like you and me were or are suffering very quietly, trying incredibly hard to find a new job, they need to... - August 20, 2010 - New Social Voyeurs
Breitling Oil and Gas Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network
Breitling Sponsors the Mangru Report on FOXBusiness Network. - August 18, 2010 - Breitling Oil and Gas
Wood Fiber Costs for the Global Pulp Industry Fell in the 2Q/10 After Having Increased for 18 Months, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The global pulp industry benefited from lower wood fiber costs and higher product prices in the 2Q/10. Wood chip and pulpwood prices fell the most in the US, Sweden, Finland, Australia and Eastern Canada. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) fell for the first time since early 2009, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - August 14, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Translation and Localization Industry Pricing Survey Reveals While Demand is Up, Prices are Down
Industry pricing report, based on Common Sense Advisory’s survey of 651 language service providers, details cost of services across 156 language pairs. - August 14, 2010 - Common Sense Advisory
CPEhr Named One of "Best Places to Work" in Los Angeles
HRO firm ranked for the second year in a row in the LA Business Journal’s prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2010 competition. - August 13, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Global Trade of Softwood Logs Has Increased in 2010 After Having Fallen 30 Percent in Two Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher worldwide demand for forest products has increased global shipments of softwood logs by 20 percent in 2010, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. This year may be a turning point for global log trade, which had fallen 30 percent between 2007 and 2009. - August 09, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
Another Indicator Showing the Health of the US Economy Comes Up Short
Statistics from other members of the country's leading organization of commercial collection professionals indicate the condition of the US economy. - August 04, 2010 - Credit Decisions International, Ltd
Florence Community Healthcare in Florence Arizona, a Full-Service Hospital, Opens Its Doors to the Public, July 23, 2010
With the economy still struggling and jobs scarce in many sectors, one rural community in Florence Arizona is celebrating the opening of a new full-service hospital. Not only will it bring much needed medical care and specialties to the region, it will add over $10 million annually in "collateral benefit." FCHC has already created over 100 new jobs and will add over 100 more in the next year. - July 29, 2010 - Florence Community Healthcare
2PONS Magazine Launches Now Hiring 15 Million Campaign
2PONS Magazine, a printed coupon publication, launched its "Now Hiring 15 Million" website last week and plans to hire any unemployed U.S. resident as an independent sales contractor as long as they have access to a computer with high speed internet and a phone with an unlimited long distance service plan. No investment is required and the applicant can start immediately. Sales or marketing experience is not a factor because the company believes all Americans can sell a product or service. - July 29, 2010 - 2pons
MoneyNYC is Proud to Announce the Launch of RestaurantFinanceNYC.com Offering Factoring and Cash Advance Services to the Food and Beverage Industry
Restaurantfinancenyc.com offers restaurants and bars cash advances against future sales in as little as a week. - July 27, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
Orange County Opens Its Hearts and Wallets to Those in Need - in a Big Way
Orange County United Way Closes Annual Fundraising Campaign with Unprecedented 43 Percent Increase Over Prior Year - July 27, 2010 - Orange County United Way
Los Angeles Business Journal Recognizes Two CPEhr Employees as “Women Making a Difference”
Two CPEhr employees are recognized in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 9th annual Women Making a Difference competition for the corporate and community contributions. - July 24, 2010 - CPE HR, Inc.
Exports of Lumber and Logs from New Zealand on Pace to Reach a Record in 2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Higher demand for forest products in China, South Korea and India is benefiting log and lumber exporters in New Zealand. The value of exported forest products have increased over 54% in 2010, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The strengthening export market has pushed domestic sawlog prices to their highest levels in eight years. - July 24, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC
The W.A.D. Group is Proud to Announce the Launch of MoneyNYC.com, a Collaboration of Multiple Financial Service Providers
The W.A.D. Group has announced that it has launched it's new financial services website, www.moneynyc.com. MoneyNYC.com combines multiple financial services in one place to serve individuals, business owners, and entrepreneurs. - July 23, 2010 - The W.A.D. Group, LLC
Teresa Heinz Kerry Featured in a Funny and Hopeful Film, "My Tale of Two Cities," Premiering at Boston Museum of Fine Arts July 29-Aug. 5th
On July 29, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts presents a timely new film, My Tale of Two Cities, a funny and heartfelt tale of coming home again and of people and cities reinventing themselves for a new age. The film’s director, St. Elmo’s Fire screenwriter Carl Kurlander, will attend screenings on opening night July 29th, and a special screening on July 30th with a "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" sing-a-long celebrating the film's theme that each of us can make a difference where we live. - July 23, 2010 - 1905 Productions
EL CAP Inc. - Redefining the Investment Process
Announces the Opening of Their Charlotte, Vermont Office - July 22, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Father and Son Team up to Fight Recession and Save the Environment
Central Virginia Appliance helps consumers in a bad economy - Refurbished appliances are a great way to battle the current economic crisis for entrepreneurs as well as consumers. - July 20, 2010 - Central Virginia Appliance
Maxed Out Author/Director Calls on Obama to Nominate Elizabeth Warren to Head Financial Reform
"Maxed Out" Author/Filmmaker James Scurlock calls on President Obama to nominate Elizabeth Warren to head Financial Reform Body. Elizabeth Warren starred in Scurlock's award winning 2007 documentary on debt. - July 16, 2010 - James Scurlock
Popfax.com Introduces Its New Interactive Web Interface
Popfax.com presents its new design with increased number of faxing options and optimized graphical interface. Now, end-users can benefit from more simple and enjoyable process of online faxing. - July 12, 2010 - Popesco
Chinese Pharma Powers on Despite Global Economic Slowdown
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2010 (5th Edition), which was officially released in July 2010 by WiCON International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the Chinese pharmaceutical sector maintained its high growth trend in 2009 despite the global financial crisis and economic slowdown. - July 09, 2010 - WiCON International Group LLC
IndiaMART.com Augments SMEs Growth with Free ICT Tools & Services
An endeavor to demystify the world of Information and Communication technology (ICT) for Indian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) took shape in the form of first-of-its-kind Conference on 'Free for SMEs' organized by IndiaMART.com and Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi yesterday. - July 09, 2010 - IndiaMART InterMESH Limited
Author Adam Wasserman Set to Release New Book on the History of Gold
As gold's price skyrockets to new heights, its overwhelming popularity is displayed in the wide array of pamphlets, websites, commercials, brokers, and financial advisors all urging people to "buy gold now!" Behind the scenes, the politics of gold are also becoming prevalent. Gold is... - July 08, 2010 - Adam Wasserman
3 Million British Expats Abroad Could be Empowered by DIDXchange Local DID Phone Numbers
Super Technologies, Inc. announces wholesale telephony-related companies can join DIDXchange marketplace and take advantage of 1000 United Kingdom DIDs at $200 USD per month. United Kingdom's capital London is a global financial hub for international business, making it an ideal place to at least have a virtual presence via a "local phone number." British expatriates are first on the list for takers. - July 08, 2010 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
4.6 Million Pounds Sterling Boost for Edinburgh Economy
Business tourism has delivered a 4.6 million pounds Sterling boost to the economy in Edinburgh according to new figures from the Edinburgh Convention Bureau (ECB). - July 08, 2010 - Edinburgh Convention Bureau
Finamex Introduces Mexican Exchange Trading, Direct Market Access (DMA) and Proximity Through Co-Location for High Frequency, Low-Latency Execution
Finamex, a leading independent Mexican agency broker dealer, provider of high-frequency and low-latency execution services, has rolled out an offering in-line with the new Mexican Derivatives and Stock Exchanges' DMA and co-location initiative. - July 05, 2010 - Finamex Casa de Bolsa
Delray Beach CRA's Silver Anniversary Recalls Milestone in Downtown's Turnaround
The Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is now 25 years old. The dramatic turnaround of downtown Delray is credited to many, but the CRA has led the development that has brought thousands of new residents and enhanced the tax base. - July 04, 2010 - Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Global Private Equity Fundraising at Lowest Level Since 2003 - $41.3bn Raised in Q2 2010
The $41.3bn collected by the global private equity industry from 82 final fund closes in Q2 2010 is the lowest total since 2003, and is a reflection of the continuing harsh fundraising conditions for managers seeking capital. It it is clear that the recovery in the fundraising market anticipated by many in the industry, including Preqin, has yet to occur. However, a number of factors indicate that conditions are set to improve towards the end of this year and into 2011. - July 01, 2010 - Preqin ltd
Hard Money NYC is Proud to Announce the Launch of 48houslawsuitcash.com
48hourlawsuitcash.com provides cash advances to individuals who have an anticipated personal injury settlement or already settled case within 48 hours of taking in the application. - June 18, 2010 - Hard Money NYC
China Guarantee Industry Investments and Market Outlook to 2011 Now Available at ReportsandReports
China guarantee industry is developing rapidly. As of the end of 2008, there had been 4,247 credit guarantee agencies serving small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China; the total amount of guarantee for SMEs’ loans had reached RMB1.75 trillion, involving 907,000 companies. - June 10, 2010 - ReportsandReports
CMA Broadens Trade Hub Connectivity with Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) Exchange Trading Through InterBolsa
CMA the leading market data, order management and connectivity provider of Latin American exchange trading furthers its access in every major Latin American market adding Colombia's market leader InterBolsa onto CMA Trade Hub. - June 09, 2010 - CMA
B-EZ Enterprises Launches Self Help Debt Negotiation Essay Contest Entitled "Tell Other Consumers Your Debt Negotiation Stories"
B-EZ Enterprises has launched a Self Help Debt Negotiation essay contest to show consumers it’s possible to negotiate directly with creditors. The rules are simple; simply tell how entrant resolved debt(s) with creditors. Entrants must have successfully negotiated with creditors without the use of a debt settlement company or attorney. Any party meeting these requirements is invited to share with others struggling with debt the various self help methods that can be utilized. - June 07, 2010 - B-EZ Enterprises
ACCA SME Committee Experts Urge Coalition Government to Establish Recovery Plan for Small Businesses
Coalition government must “think small first” when establishing new proposals for economic recovery - May 30, 2010 - ACCA
Postcode Anywhere MD Guy Mucklow Joins Board of Intellect
Entrepreneur joins list of prominent technologists; aims to “represent interests of small to medium business.” - May 26, 2010 - PCA Predict
Wood Fiber Prices for the Global Pulp Industry Rise 11%, Reaching Pre-Financial Crisis Levels in the 1Q/2010, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
The strong pulp market has pushed wood fiber costs upward in most regions around the world the past 12 months. Both the softwood and hardwood wood fiber price indices (SFPI and HFPI) have gone up the past year and were more than 11 percent higher in the 1Q/10 as compared to 1Q/09, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - May 25, 2010 - Wood Resources International LLC