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21st Century America…enslaved and Dependent is the Newest Book by Joe Murtagh, President of the Dreamspeaker Inc.
Many are saying, “The sky is falling, the sky is falling.” It may well be but the key question is, how did we get ourselves in this mess, and what is the most prudent way out? How can the average American leverage current conditions to their advantage. - October 03, 2008 - The DreamSpeaker Inc
Hit Hard by the Economic Downturn, Charities Look to Innovative Fundraising Models to Keep Their Doors Open
Recently, many of us woke up to learn that the U.S. government had seized Washington Mutual, a bank over a century old. Having the distinction of being the largest bank failure in US history, this comes days after other indications of an imploding economy became 24-hour news topics. The list of... - October 02, 2008 - Charity Group, LLC
Retailer Turns to Internet as Gas Shortage in Southeast Affect Sales
Stork and Veil closes retail location and moves sales online after gas shortages in Georgia decimate sales. Shopping takes a significant downturn while consumer concentrate their time and dollars looking for gas. - September 30, 2008 - Canines and Critters
REOsphere Offers Foreclosure Real Estate Listings Map Search - Buyers Find Opportunities in Minnesota
Minnesota Foreclosure Homes are on the rise. REOSphere offers a free foreclosure listings portal to find these highly desired foreclosures for sale. Minnesota is ranked number 27th in properties with foreclosures for sale and filings. And the numbers continue to climb. Minnesota foreclosures for... - September 26, 2008 - REOSphere
Fundamentals of Chinese Pharma Industry Remain Strong Despite Anticipated Slower Growth in 2H/2008
While the Chinese pharmaceutical industry reported highly positive performance in the first half of 2008, WiCON International Group, the publisher of Pharma China and China Pharmaceutical Guide, expects the industry’s growth to slow down somewhat in the second half of 2008. Most... - September 12, 2008 - WiCON International Group LLC
Local Errand Service- My Personal Assistant- Helps Other Businesses Succeed
With the current state of the economy, businesses need to focus on being more efficient. My Personal Assistant Errand Service is a local small business that is designed to aide other businesses by running day to day tasks, making more time for business owners to use their time more effectively. My Personal Assistant now offers business membership membership discounts, making it even more cost effective to outsource tasks and errands. - September 12, 2008 - My Personal Assistant
Halloween Costume Retailers do Their Part to Help Shoppers During "Scary" Economic Times - "Shop Early to Save Big"
NewYorkCostumes.com and HalloweenAdventure.com, two of the largest Halloween costume retailers in the world, are currently offering discount codes and money saving advice to their customers to help them in this economically challenging times. - September 07, 2008 - HalloweenAdventure.com
August 2008 Foreclosure Report Issued by PropertyShark.com Covering New York City, Miami, Seattle and Los Angeles Foreclosures
PropertyShark.com releases quarterly report covering first-time residential foreclosures in Los Angeles, Miami, Seattle and New York City for August 2008. - September 06, 2008 - PropertyShark.com
RMCN Credit Services, Inc. is No. 408 in the Inc. 500
No. 408 RMCN Credit Services McKinney, TX Year: 2008 Industry: Financial Services Founded 1997 Growth: 759.6% 2003 Revenue: $742,845 2006 Revenue: $6.4 million Employees: 93 Website www.RepairMyCreditNow.com Ranked No. 17 in the Top 100 Businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Ranked... - August 20, 2008 - RMCN Credit Services, Inc.
Wheelhouse Advisors to Present at the 2008 Operational Risk Management Summit
Presentation Will Focus on Creating a Practical Convergence Program to Connect Risk Policy & Governance. - August 13, 2008 - Wheelhouse Advisors LLC
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to be Held at Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
President Bush signed the "Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008" on July 30th, making this workshop quite timely. Referenced as the "Hope for Homeowners Act" by many; FDM's goal is to help people position themselves to take advantage of the program when it takes effect October 1st, 2008. - August 08, 2008 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
Michigan Startup Grows Economy While Improving Health Care
A Michigan startup is taking on two major issues: Job creation and health care quality. WhereToFindCare.com LLC hopes to add hundreds of jobs while improving access to quality health care. - August 06, 2008 - WhereToFindCare.com LLC
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center, Has Merged Their Services to Form The Consumer Debit Mitigation Service, to Assist with Mitigation for All Consumer Services
Consumer Debit Mitigation Services in conjunction with the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center can now offer a complete consumer mitigation services. This is not a credit counseling agency, nor a lending facility. With the increase in credit card rates, the decrease in automobile values and the crisis in the Real Estate Market. DBM can assist consumers in all phases of debt mitigation - July 28, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
"Go Green Now!" The Green Technology Alliance is proud to present: A unique one day conference event. Date: August 13, 2008 in Austin, TX.
The need to conserve resources and operate more efficiently is known. What is missing is how to do it. Knowledge is the key. Join them and gain valuable tools, strategies, processes and more on how to help your organization "Go Green Now!" - July 23, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
In Debt: Americans Seek Debt Consulting to Negotiate Down Bills
WebCreditAdvisors.com helps overextended consumers reduce credit debt by cutting what they owe and negotiating better terms. - July 23, 2008 - Web Credit Advisors Inc
Private Equity Mutual Fund Distribution Growth Creates Need for Sales Professionals
Vista Research and Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Listed Private Equity Plus Fund, is seeking sales professionals to meet increased demand for private equity investment options among financial professionals. - July 21, 2008 - Vista Research and Management
Secured Loans Still a Viable Debt Solution
With house prices dropping, homeowners throughout the UK are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain secured loans. - July 19, 2008 - Think Money Ltd
Alternative Work Week Conserves Fuel, Cuts Costs for Employees
A Triad Business, Quixote Group, Implemented a Work-from-Home Program to Help Employees Combat Rising Fuel Prices this Summer. - July 18, 2008 - Quixote Group
The Shipping Shack, Inc. Announces Free Gas for It’s Customers; the Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Hi 96816 Announces it Will Give Away Gas Voucher
Today, The Shipping Shack, Inc. @ 3133 Waialae Ave., Honolulu, HI 96816 announces Free Gas vouchers to its customers with qualified purchase. - July 17, 2008 - The Shipping Shack, Inc.
National Career Expert Recommends Five Strategies for Job-Seekers Struggling to Find Employment in Weak Job Market
Dr. Randall Hansen recommends five strategies for job-seekers struggling to find employment in weak job market; to help overcome what he call the Job Market Blues. - July 17, 2008 - Quintessential Careers
Millions Driven Into Debt, But Debt Management Can Help
Commenting on proposed changes to vehicle excise duty, debt management company Gregory Pennington highlighted the negative impact the changes could have on millions of motorists already struggling to cope with escalating costs of living. The plans will mean higher road taxes for an estimated nine... - July 17, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
Indianapolis Attorney in National Spotlight
Indiana’s largest personal bankruptcy attorney, Mark Zuckerberg, was one of only three bankruptcy attorneys nationwide to be invited to Washington DC June 17 to participate in a Leadership Summit Meeting to brainstorm solutions to the massive home foreclosure problem. Zuckerberg is sited as a prominent national authority on bankruptcy reform and home foreclosure issues. - July 16, 2008 - The Bankruptcy Law Office of Mark S. Zuckerberg, P.C.
Skylark Taxi to Phase in Rate Increase
Taxi fares on the rise, riders to share burden of high gasoline prices. - July 02, 2008 - Texhoma Transportation Inc.
Prints Made Easy’s Quality Control Sector Meets Second Quarter Goal
In an ongoing effort to surpass its own Quality Assurance statistics, PrintsMadeEasy.com has implemented new procedures for Quality Control and Customer Service. The first step in the QC process is a thorough inspection of each business card order by PME’s superior graphic design... - July 02, 2008 - PrintsMadeEasy.com
Fish Don’t Fart™ * - Revolutionary New Invention Offers Easy Solution to Food Shortages: Portable Farms™
* EPA claims, “... in the U.S., cattle emit about 5.5 million metric tons of methane per year into the atmosphere, accounting for 20% of U.S. methane emissions.” Go green and eat more fish. Portable Farms™ LLC announces the availability of their new invention, Portable Farms™ which offers an easy way to grow 100 pounds of home-grown fish and 400 heads of lettuce (or other table vegetables) per year in a small 6 foot x 8 foot space. Units can be scaled in size. - July 01, 2008 - Portable Farms(TM)
Phoenix Foreclosures Continue Steady Climb in May 2008
Pima County Sees Decrease of Over 2 Percent. - July 01, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Charlotte Area Preforeclosures Increase in 2008
North Carolina Foreclosures Still Viewed as Stable Compared to the Rest of the Nation. - July 01, 2008 - Default Research Inc
Grimes Trucking Goes "Green"
With a foundation of three specific emission-saving directives, plus recycling and conservation activities company-wide, Grimes Trucking Company has taken on the challenge of going “green.” Grimes Trucking, a division of Jacksonville based The Grimes Companies, has announced formation... - June 30, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
The Italian Culinary Academy at the International Culinary Center Offers a Summer Special
The Italian Culinary Academy, sister school of the world-class French Culinary Institute in New York, has announced a $2,000 reduction in the tuition for its Italian Culinary Experience course that begins August 12, 2008. - June 27, 2008 - Italian Culinary Academy
Do You Have Money to Burn? Save More of What You Earn, Earn More of What You Save. Bob Brumm Shows How to Save Over $500 a Month.
Bob Brumm has released his new book that offers money saving strategies valued at over $500 a month, and much more over a lifetime. This new book will show you how to keep more of what you earn, make your money grow and how to save more for the future. - June 24, 2008 - Bob Brumm
Entrepreneurs Fight Back; Index of Private Company Revenue Presents Trends Contrary to Recession
The Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) saw a slight increase in revenues when assessing May over April. The index reflects that this portfolio of private companies are maintaining a three-year high reached in April. - June 24, 2008 - Private Company Index
Free Gas Cards - Relief at Last from LA's Le Petite Retreat Day Spa
Free gas cards for spa visits in this tough economy being offered by Los Angeles' Le Petite Retreat day spa. - June 23, 2008 - Le Petite Retreat day spa - Los Angeles
Green Technology Alliance Officially Launched and Announces 4 Key Partnerships
The Green Technology Alliance (www.GreenTechnologyAlliance.org) is an industry alliance designed to accelerate the adoption of green technologies. The GTA is focused on delivering a value exchange for all its members. - June 19, 2008 - Green Technology Alliance
Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) Recognizes Revelwood with Top Growth Award
New Jersey Firm, Revelwood, Soars to 120.6% Growth, Despite Economic Downturn. - June 19, 2008 - Private Company Index
NW Foreclosure Advisors Offers New Programs to Help Lenders and Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure
Mortgage Broker Referral and Loan Modification Programs implemented to provide more foreclosure services to people in need. - June 18, 2008 - NW Foreclosure Advisors
Online Real Estate Website Takes the Pain Out of Property Listing
Bloomkey.com provides a ‘paperless’ listing transaction platform. Now property sellers can list their properties in the MLS and leading search engines and real estate websites without the paperwork hassles (for thousands of dollars less). - June 17, 2008 - Bloomkey
‘forecasting for Real Estate Wealth’: Economic Trending Expert Writes Book About U.S. Real Estate Cycle and How to Triumph During Cyclical Challenges
The real estate market has hit a cyclical downturn not seen since the great depression. Property owners and buyers are searching to understand when it will bottom, how much it will affect their home value, and what to do during this uncertain economic turmoil. - June 17, 2008 - Monarch Group LLC
Discount Real Estate Catching on in West Michigan. Assist 2 Sell Wins National Sales Award.
West Michigan, – 6/13/2008 – Local Assist-2-Sell Real Estate Franchise receives National “Top 10” award for the month of April. - June 14, 2008 - Assist 2 Sell Buyers and Sellers Advantage
Credit Alliance Group's Debt Management Programs Are the Best Solution for People Overwhelmed with Unsecured Debts
With summer on our doorsteps Americans are already sweating over how they are going to meet their ever increasing financial demands. The nation's unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 percent in May — the biggest monthly rise since 1986 — as nervous employers cut 49,000 jobs. Unsecured debts are consuming people; debt management programs offer a great solution. - June 11, 2008 - Credit Alliance Group
Water4Gas - the Soaring Popularity of the Water4Gas Solution for How to Get Better MPG
Hundreds Converge on Weekly "Show and Tell" Type Exhibition in Los Angeles to Learn More and Compare Their Own Installations of Water4Gas and to Do Related Business. Thousands of new customers are buying Water4Gas information online weekly. See Videos from the Los Angeles park get togethers here. - June 05, 2008 - Garko Factor - Water4Gas MPG Solutions
19-Story "Sky Garage" in New York City's Chelsea District is "Topped Out," Announces the Architect of Record, Steven Kratchman
"Topping out" [all concrete poured] Completed on 10-story "Sky Garage" luxury condo at 200 11th Avenue in NYC's Chelsea district, says Architect of Record Steven Kratchman, AIA. - June 05, 2008 - Steven Kratchman Architect, P.C.
Growth of Private Companies on PCI/Gazelles Index Outpace Traditional Wall Street Indicators in April
Private Company Index/Gazelles (sub) Index increased 12.8% in April, meaning that this group of private companies saw an overall average gross revenue increase of that amount from month-end March figures. - June 03, 2008 - Private Company Index
The Federal Banking Co-op (FBC) Announces Alliance with The International Banking Cooperative
The Federal Banking Co-op (FBC) announced today the formation of an alliance with the International Banking Cooperative (IBC) to offer global banking products to their clients. FBC specializes in placement of funds at high interest rates in high rated secure banks throughout the world. The Federal... - June 02, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
How, and Why, Walk Away?
Struggling Homeowners Find Answers and Support - May 29, 2008 - You Walk Away LLC
Risk Management Announce New Service for Hedge Fund Managers
New service for Hedge Fund Managers looking for employment. - May 29, 2008 - FSE, LLC
Fighting the Economy - the Newport Marriott Hotel in Rhode Island Rewards Customers for Driving by Paying for Their Gas
The Rhode Island Newport Marriott Hotel offers customers $20’s in gas per night for every night that they stay between now and September, 2008. - May 24, 2008 - Newport Marriott Hotel, RI
Index Reflects Private Companies Achieved Revenue Growth for the Second Consecutive Month
The Entrex PCI reports April 2008 results, reviews Index trends and discusses correlation to other economic indicators. - May 23, 2008 - Private Company Index
The New Economic Stimulus Program by Valencia Stone Sarasota
Valencia Stone has launched their new Economic Stimulus Program in hopes of contributing to the betterment of our economy. They are offering a program to all taxpayers which would be one more step towards progressing away from our current economic crisis. - May 20, 2008 - Valencia Stone
Q1 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Entrex Private Company Index (PCI) reveals the five companies that topped their growth charts for Q1 2008. - May 17, 2008 - Private Company Index