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Ralph Nader Proclaims Five Counts for Impeachment of George W. Bush to PR.com in Candid Interview
In an interview with PR.com’s Senior Editor, Allison Kugel, Ralph Nader details five charges for alleged credible impeachment of George W. Bush and Dick Cheney. - May 16, 2008 - PR.com
Moms Eliminate Financial Problems Almost Instantly
Corporate layoffs and home-business startups are both at all-time highs. Home-based businesses make up roughly half of all U.S. businesses and mompreneurs are getting in the game. With the recent scares in the economy moms are being extra diligent and becoming successful in the... - May 14, 2008 - Tri-J LLC
Permian Basin Home Builders Association Touts Strength of West Texas Economy and Housing Market
The West Texas economy and housing market continue to buck the national trend. With the lowest unemployment rates in Texas and responsible lending, the Midland-Odessa, Texas area is showing strong, steady growth. - May 07, 2008 - Permian Basin Home Builders Association
NW Foreclosure Advisors, LLC Offers Short Sale Assistance to Realtors and Homeowners
NW Foreclosure Advisors, LLC Assists Real Estate Professionals and Their Clients Who Are Headed Into Foreclosure by Stopping the Foreclosure, Saving Their Personal Credit and Protecting Them from a Future Liability. - May 06, 2008 - NW Foreclosure Advisors
As Oil Prices Climb, Fleets and Businesses Turn to Fuel Discount Codes and Promotional Coupons
Allied Business Network, a business discount membership club offers consumers immediate relief from gas price hikes – in the form of discount codes and promotional coupons. - May 03, 2008 - Allied Business Network
Business Buying Group's Promotional Codes, Discount Coupon Memberships Triple in Recessive Economy
Allied Business Network, ABN, can save your company by using promotional and coupon codes on business products and services. - May 03, 2008 - Allied Business Network
Economic Recession Leads to Double Digit Growth
Organic-based lawn care leader, NaturaLawn of America, is experiencing a 20% growth spurt despite the onset of an economic recession in the United States. - May 01, 2008 - NaturaLawn of America
The Federal Banking CO-Op and the Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center Announce Their Plans to Develop National Sales Staff and Membership Recruiters
Due to the huge increase in Foreclosures and Home Owners at Risk seeking immediate assistance The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center will be recruiting local sales staff and counselors to help homeowners understand their options and help them work out their housing problems. At the same time, FBC will be hiring local membership representatives to help grow their membership and assist on a local levels. - April 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Secrets to Success in a Soft Economy
With a continuing bleak economic outlook and weakening consumer sentiment, businesses are looking for an edge anywhere they can get one. Businesses that are finding it difficult to compete on product, price, placement, or promotion in this environment can now turn to customer experience to gain an edge with ClearBrick’s latest customer experience solution. - April 25, 2008 - ClearBrick LLC
Economic Downturn Breeding New Opportunities; Why Traditional Job Boards Should be Worried
The word recession has a horrible ring to it. Most people picture the time in the early twentieth century where people were jumping from windows and eating potatoes for every meal. Some of those closely affected are taking action. The construction industry and the real estate industry are, without a doubt, the worst hit followed by the banking/mortgage sector. That doesn’t necessarily spell disaster for all. - April 25, 2008 - EquipmentJobs.com
National Network of Real Estate Professionals Aim to Bring Awareness to Residential Property Taxes
Taxable values may not reflect current housing values, leaving many to pay too much tax. - April 24, 2008 - Property Tax Experts
New Study Quantifies Work-from-Home Savings for Earth Day
Analysis of published research, released today, offers hope for Earth Day. The study shows that while less than 4% of the U.S. workforce currently work from home, 40% have jobs that would allow them to telecommute. According to the study, new teleworkers could annually save 625 million barrels of oil, reduce greenhouse gas pollution by 107 million tons of CO2, and save almost $43 billion at the pumps. Each worker would save 26 work-days and over $800, time and money wasted commuting. - April 21, 2008 - Undress4Success.com
Trepp Finds Delinquencies on Pro Forma Loans Negligible
A new report from Trepp LLC, the leading provider of CMBS and commercial mortgage information, analytics and technology, provides an in-depth look into the details and performance of Pro Forma loans in the CMBX indices. Since the beginning of the credit crunch in 2007, it has often been asserted... - April 18, 2008 - Trepp, LLC
UrbanRide Offers Career Counseling Services to MPI Members
Members of the New York Chapter of Meetings Professionals International to receive 16 hours of professional counseling services. - April 18, 2008 - UrbanRide, Inc.
The Grimes Companies Reports Record 1st Quarter 2008
The Grimes Companies, a leading Jacksonville based logistics and supply chain provider, has reported its strongest period in company history for the first quarter of 2008. Identified by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2007 as the 9th fastest growing company in NE Florida, Grimes set new... - April 15, 2008 - Total Distribution, Inc.
Private Company Employment Data and CEO Sentiments Indicate Belt Tightening — But No Mortal Fear
Negative sentiment nearly quadrupled in Q4 (from prior periods) when CEOs reported their outlook for “next quarter’s business climate.” Private company CEOs also believe funding will be increasingly more difficult to obtain in 2008 per a dramatic increase in perception that financial resources, both capital and debt, will be tighter in the coming period. - April 12, 2008 - Private Company Index
Detroit Area Foreclosures Decrease 16 Percent in March 2008
Foreclosure Statistics Continue to Improve in the Area. - April 11, 2008 - Default Research Inc
North Carolina Innovation Economist Moderates National Teleconference on Innovation Economics
The long-term economic woes of America were the topic of an April 10, 2008, national roundtable discussion sponsored by the Capital Formation Institute, an advocacy think-tank for innovation economics based in Virginia. Thomas Vass, an innovation economic expert, located in Raleigh, N. C., was... - April 11, 2008 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Economic Data Comes 'Alive' with OECD Factbook 2008
The free online economic statistics in the 2008 OECD Factbook have been transformed to include animated diagrams of the key indicators which bring the data alive visually. The interactive graphs enable users to clearly observe trends in the statistics and interact with the data to perform their chosen comparisons between countries. - April 10, 2008 - OECD Publishing
Bush Administration Expands FHAsecure to Offer More Assistance and Financing Aid to Homeowners Facing Foreclosure
The Bush Administration today announced new plans to help homeowners facing foreclosure. See if you qualify and enroll at www.fedfac.com - April 09, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Index Reveals That Revenue Growth Rates of Historically High-Growth Companies Have Slowed
The Entrex PCI/Gazelles Index, a newly formed, 10 company, high-growth subset of the three year old Private Company Index (PCI) saw slowed growth this month -- as measured by monthly company revenues. - April 01, 2008 - Private Company Index
FEDs Expected to Announce New Mortgage Guarantee Swaps Through the FHA This Week
In an unprecedented move the President Bush, Treasury Secretary Paulson and the Federal Reserve have reversed their position on helping homeowners at risk. President Bush has been saying he would veto any legislation that would help Homeowners and Investors facing foreclosure. He has announced his support of the newest plan offering FHA guaranteed mortgages. - March 29, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
National Roundtable on America’s Economic Condition Scheduled for April 10, 2008
Technological Innovation Crucial to Future American Economic Prosperity. - March 29, 2008 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Cause Related Labeling; Bettering the World One Label at a Time
Online Labels, Inc., the Internet's leading supplier of blank labels for laser and inkjet printers, introduces a program designed to benefit non-profit organizations and charitable causes nationwide. One label at a time. - March 20, 2008 - Online Labels, Inc.
Malaysian Economic Agenda Set to Propel Growth
Anwar Ibrahim says that with a resounding victory in the March 8th elections, KeADILan (Justice Party) is set to begin implementation of its economic agenda which will stimulate economic growth, attract foreign investment and ensure that marginalised and poor communities receive adequate attention and support from the government. - March 12, 2008 - Office of Anwar Ibrahim
Customers for Private Jets? Recession Proof.
Charter air flights soar despite the US economy downturn. - March 11, 2008 - Blue Star Jets
2008 PCI/Gazelles Recognized as Benchmark Group of Top Growth PCI Companies
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces the creation of the PCI/Gazelles, a 10 company subset of the PCI portfolio recognizing the top growth firms of 2007—as measured by the percent change in 2007 revenues over 2006. The PCI/Gazelles Index will be tracked monthly and plotted against the... - March 05, 2008 - Private Company Index
David Brandon of Domino’s is Guest on Podcast Show: "50 CEOs on the D: Detroit Renaissance Reports"
CEO discusses agenda for improving Michigan’s competitiveness. - March 05, 2008 - Detroit Renaissance
O’Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage Thriving and Actively Recruiting Real Estate Agents Despite a Tough Market and Other Brokerage Firms Closing
Finally, some positive Las Vegas real estate news you can write about. O'Keefe Casto - a new residential real estate brokerage firm - officially opened its doors today and, in fact, is actively recruiting agents and outperforming the MLS... despite other brokerage firms in Las Vegas closing or downsizing and the fact that this is an extremely tough real estate market. This press release can also be downloaded at: http://www.mxservices.net/OCRB/OCRB-PR022608-FINAL.pdf - March 04, 2008 - O'Keefe Casto Residential Brokerage
Noted eBay “Weird Stuff” Author and Entrepreneur Releases New eBook About Online Marketing
Brian Schwartz, a successful eBay seller noted for his successful "weird stuff" auctions (such as candy bar wrappers and drink cups) and his highly creative approach toward cross promotion of his legitimate eBay store, is releasing a new eBook on innovative cross-promotional strategies for the general online commerce market. - March 01, 2008 - ItsALLinThePackaging
A Different Approach to Revitalizing the Housing Market
Lyle Martin, co-founder and co-chief executive of Assist-2-Sell, shares his thoughts on what it will take to get the housing market back on track. - February 28, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Economic Stimulus Bill Good News for California Mortgages
As predicted president Bush recently signed the economic stimulus bill into law. And for people in California, this is exciting news. Why? Much lower interest rates are available to someone who has a conforming loan than those who have jumbo loans. - February 21, 2008 - MLS, Mortgage Loan Specialists
Assist-2-Sell Optimistic About New Homeowner Relief Program
Assist-2-Sell responds to this week's announcement that major lenders will offer relief to troubled homeowners through "Project Lifeline." - February 15, 2008 - Assist-2-Sell
Delaware Based Firm Scores Top Honors for Three Year Growth According to Private Company Index
The Private Company Index (PCI) is pleased to name Appletree Answering Service as its 2007 Top Growth Company. The 12-year old Wilmington-based company, offering live answering and call center services, experienced average annual revenue growth of 65% over the past three years. A $12 million... - February 14, 2008 - Private Company Index
Baby Boomers Dominate New Homes Sales for 2007
Del Webb’s Village at Deaton Creek is #1 Selling Community in Atlanta. - February 13, 2008 - Village at Deaton Creek by Del Webb
Generation Y: Exposed, Explored, Explained
New book highlights successes by members of the newest generation of young adults and offers insights about how to appeal to this group - February 07, 2008 - Bea Fields Companies, Inc.
After Football, Now IT’s Outsourcing for Brazil
The economic and political leader of Latin America, Brazil, is a leader in IT and outsourcing industry also. The country has proved its position in the sector and is all set to fortify it in future. - January 31, 2008 - RNCOS
Uncertain Economy Brings New Life to Old Business, New Company
Retailers feeling the woes of a floundering economy and escalating advertising costs are finding renewed value in one of the oldest forms of advertising---the walking billboard. - January 28, 2008 - Advanced Advertising Promotions LLC
Bill Gates Speaks About Technology and Business Being the Cure for the US Recession
Bill Gates believes that technology will revive the US economy and help it avoid a recession. He calls for “creative capitalism” which combines Technology with Capitalism to improve living standards around the world. - January 26, 2008 - Business Systems Solutions
The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges
The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
New Instrument Enables Investors to Capture Income from Private Company Revenue Growth
Entrex Inc. announces the creation of a proprietary new financing instrument called Top-line Income Generation Rights Contracts, or “TIGR CubsSM”, which are designed to garner high current cash-on-cash returns from investments into growth-oriented private companies. David Weild, the... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index
Q4 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces its “Top Five Growth Company” slate for Q4 2007. These five honorees experienced overall average revenue growth of 56.3% over their Q4 2006 performance. This diverse group includes a broad spectrum of companies ranging from technology, to... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index
Private Companies Keep Growing Despite Credit and Inflation Worries
The Private Company Index (PCI) gracefully crested to a new healthy peak amid loud Q4 concerns about a US economic slowdown and a possible recession. Company reporting for December 2007 revenue puts the index up to 961, a 1.7% increase over November. Conversely, the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P Small... - January 18, 2008 - Private Company Index
Place Trade CEO Named to NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a full service discount brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she has been named to the NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors. As a board member, Place will... - January 12, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Emerging Global Economies Driving Global Growth
Lombard Global has released their outlook on emerging global economies for 2008 as well as continuing global growth. - January 09, 2008 - Lombard Global
WDH Nationwide Mortgages Releases Its Thoughts on Why Now is a Good Time to Buy a New Home
New and used home prices have stabilized, interest rates have fallen, real estate has historically been one of the best investments, and this next year should present a good buying opportunity. - January 04, 2008 - WDH Nationwide Mortgages
Release of SAIL - Secure Automated Interactive Library
Background Investigations, public records research all ordered and managed through RMS's interactive system. - January 02, 2008 - FSE, LLC
General Informatics Managing Partner Named Senior Editor of Technological Forecasting & Social Change
Dr. Fred Phillips has been named Senior Editor of Elsevier’s international journal Technological Forecasting & Social Change. Published continuously since 1967, TFSC publishes peer-reviewed advances in technology assessment, forecasting, and policy. - December 27, 2007 - General Informatics LLC
Sister’s Business Partners Continue to Invest Resources, Time and Energy in This Inspired Community
FivePine Lodge, Ponderosa Lodge, Suttle Lake Lodge, Lake Creek Lodge, and Black Butte Ranch in partnership with the Sisters Chamber of Commerce represent a dedicated group of property owners that envision a powerful promotional impact by joining forces for their marketing plans. - December 15, 2007 - Sisters Chamber of Commerce
RNCOS Releases Report on Opportunities in Thailand Tourism Industry
RNCOS’ has released a report named “Opportunities in Thailand Tourism Industry (2007-2009)” report that gives an in-depth analysis of the present and future prospects of the Thailand tourism industry. - December 15, 2007 - RNCOS