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Castle Placement See Resurgence in Capital Raising for Conventional E&P Companies
Castle Placement, a technologically innovative boutique investment bank, announced today that it has seen a boost in energy companies seeking capital for conventional oil and gas exploration, development and production. For the past several years, energy investors and independent operating firms... - January 31, 2018 - Castle Placement
JF2 Capital Invests in Promising Texas-Based Adient Medical
Today JF2 Capital Partners (JF2), a Dallas, Texas venture capital firm, announced its growth capital investment in Pearland, Texas-based Adient Medical. Adient’s mission is the development of absorbable medical devices with the premise that implants should be safe and efficacious during their... - January 30, 2018 - JF2 Capital Partners
Ashley Reddick Named Manager at SAFE Federal Credit Union Branch in Bishopville
Ashley Reddick has been named branch manager at the Bishopville branch of SAFE Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union based in the Midlands. She leads a staff of seven at the branch, located at 596 Sumter Highway. Reddick has worked at SAFE since 2012, serving most of that time as head... - January 26, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $40 Million Raise for PetroMar Ships, Inc.
PetroMar Ships Inc. (PetroMar) announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $40 million to acquire and operate charter tankers for major oil companies. PetroMar Ships, Inc. has been established by PetroMar Corp., a leading ship-management services... - January 25, 2018 - Castle Placement
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Robin Kelly Its Director of Compliance
Robin Kelly, who has worked at SAFE Federal Credit Union for 18 years, has been named the credit union’s Director of Compliance. Kelly was SAFE’s Card Services Manager for more than a decade, after starting with the credit union in 2000 as a switchboard operator, working her way up... - January 25, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Boutique Acquisitions Group Purchases 100-Bed Student Housing Property at University of Arizona Tucson
Synergetic Investment Group (SIG), a boutique multifamily and student housing acquisitions group, makes its entry into the Tucson off-campus student rental market with the purchase of Sahuaro Point Villas, serving the students at University of Arizona, Tucson. - January 22, 2018 - Trisource Capital, LLC
Commercial Mortgage Banker Arranges Cash Out Refinancing
Randy Rienas of Compass Commercial Mortgage, Inc. has successfully placed a $7.0MM cash out loan refinancing for the Golden Shoppes located in West Palm Beach, Florida. - January 21, 2018 - Compass Commercial Mortgage, Inc.
Education Lender Expands Loan Consolidation Opportunities
Helping Borrowers Take Control of Their Financial Future - January 17, 2018 - iHELP Student Loan/RSLFC
Omanye Money Opens a New Shop in Dubai for Its Payments and Transfer Services
Omanye Money, the money transfer and payment solutions provider, announced on Monday that Dubai will be the regional hub for its operations across the Middle East following the opening of its shop in the city to oversee its operations in the UAE and beyond. Omanye Money already enables many people... - January 17, 2018 - Omanye Limited
Residential Home Funding Corp. and Carbon Credit Capital Launch World’s First Carbon Neutral Mortgage Product
Brand New “Green” Mortgage Product Gives Borrowers the Power to Directly Help the Environment. - January 16, 2018 - Residential Home Funding Corp.
New Book Release for Business and Life Success
Speaker and Author Marc Demetriou Receives Praise for Newest Book "Lessons From My Grandfather." - January 16, 2018 - Marc Demetriou
SAFE Federal Credit Union Gives More Than $1 Million to Members
Members of SAFE Federal Credit Union received annual bonus dividends and interest rebates on December 31 totaling more than $1 million, based on their account usage. The payments were based on members’ account usage. Deposit accounts, including certificates, received a 12 percent bonus based... - January 14, 2018 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Marc Demetriou to Speak at Lakeland High School
On January 19, 2018, Marc Demetriou will return to his alma mater Lakeland High School to speak to the school’s chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), DECA members and business education staff on what it takes to be truly successful and to lead their best life. He will be... - January 10, 2018 - Marc Demetriou
American Receivable Launches New Website
American Receivable Corporation proudly announces the launch of their newly designed website, www.americanreceivable.com. The new website serves as a navigation portal for small businesses across America seeking cash flow assistance. The site is optimized for the end user’s technology, i.e. - January 10, 2018 - American Receivable Corporation
DLP Realty Property Management, a Dream Live Prosper Company, Closes Ninth Acquisition in Under Three Weeks to Finish 2017 with 4500+ Multi Family Managed Rental Units
DLP Realty Property Management, a Dream Live Prosper Company, based in Bethlehem, PA, is experiencing a real estate surge with an impressive $103M in acquisitions in December alone. Nine multifamily acquisitions, totaling 1552 rental units in four states in under three weeks. “DLP Realty... - January 04, 2018 - Dream Live Prosper
United World Infrastructure Presents Urban Innovation to Impact Workplace Happiness Aligned with UAE Vision 2021 at International Conference on Happiness
Senior Manager, Aubrilyn Reeder, from Dubai-based United World Infrastructure, described the role that urban development has on workplace happiness at the city level, neighborhood level, and building level. Like the UAE, Bhutan is a global leader in advancing happiness objectives through national initiatives. - January 03, 2018 - United World Infrastructure
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Donates to Wells Fargo’s Holiday Food Bank Program
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, was happy to donate this holiday season to Wells Fargo’s holiday Food Bank program. Wells Fargo is working with United Way Worldwide to help make sure meals are sent to families in need. Non-perishable food items... - December 29, 2017 - Prospect Home Finance
Voting Starts in January for 3 Directors of SAFE Federal Credit Union
Voting begins January 1 for three seats on the SAFE Federal Credit Union board of directors. There are four candidates running, with all three incumbents seeking re-election and one new candidate. The new candidate is Lucreia Bennett, program director for the health information management program... - December 29, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Gregory Englesbe, Entrepreneur, Attends the Achilles’ 13th Annual SPIRIT of AMERICA Holiday Dinner/Dance; Honors Generations of US Veterans
Mar-a-Lago member and FL resident, entrepreneur, and owner of E Mortgage Management, Gregory Englesbe attended huge Holiday event Honoring Generations of US Veterans. - December 27, 2017 - E Mortgage Management
Aptus Honored to Win 2017 Architecture Firm of the Year Award
Aptus, an architecture firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Long Beach, California has been awarded the 2017 AIA Nevada Firm of the Year Award on December 13th, 2017. This Firm of the Year Award is the highest honor the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Nevada... - December 23, 2017 - Aptus
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Loan Originator to the Hoosier State
GSF Mortgage Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of Kara Heath as a mortgage loan originator located in Evansville, Indiana. A lifelong Indiana native and a graduate of Southern Indiana University, Kara brings eight years of experience in the mortgage industry with her to her new... - December 22, 2017 - GoGSF
ATS Celebrates 10 Years of Service to the Design Community
ATS Spec Tool, a free timesaving Specification Information System that connects the design community with specs from leading manufacturers' celebrates being online for 10 years. - December 22, 2017 - Allied Technical Solutions
Mission Federal Credit Union Receives 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving San Diego, Orange and Imperial Counties has named Mission Federal Credit Union as recipient of its prestigious 2017 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, category 500+ employees. The award recognizes Mission Fed for its strong commitment to integrity, customer service... - December 21, 2017 - Mission Federal Credit Union
GSF Mortgage Promotes Gino Gregory to Area Manager
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to announce that Gino Gregory has been promoted to area manager in Western Pennsylvania, where he previously served as a branch manager. In his new position, he will focus on growing the presence of the GSF brand in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas as well as... - December 15, 2017 - GoGSF
Dan Kiehl Joins Alliance Group Mortgage
Dan Kiehl Joins Alliance Group Mortgage in Sarasota, Florida, as a Mortgage Loan Originator. - December 14, 2017 - Alliance Group Mortgage
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Supports the Community During the San Diego Santa Run
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, was pleased to have supported their community in Pacific Beach during the San Diego Santa run on December 9th 2017. The San Diego Santa Run is an event that has a series of runs on Garnet Avenue, which is where Prospect... - December 13, 2017 - Prospect Home Finance
Zeus CrowdFunding Earns Top-Ten Ranking in Real Estate Crowdfunding Industry
Newcomer, Zeus CrowdFunding, named the #7 real estate crowdfunding site on the Web. - December 13, 2017 - Zeus CrowdFunding
New Mortgage Banker Joins Platinum Home Mortgage
With more home mortgage loan options than most lenders, Corey Vandenberg has joined Platinum Home Mortgage Corporation in Lafayette Indiana. Corey has 17 years of local banking experience and brings with him a vast array of experience in consumer and commercial lending. From purchase to remodel to... - December 06, 2017 - Platinum Mortgage Consultant Corey Vandenberg NMLS 563900
Global Debt Registry Joins The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
Leading FinTech firm joins roster of top institutional financial services firms driving blockchain innovation across the sector. - December 06, 2017 - Global Debt Registry
HealthGrowth Capital Appoints Douglas Hoey to Its Board of Advisors
Doug Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, joins Board of Advisors of HealthGrowth Capital, LLC, an alternative specialty lender to independent pharmacies. - November 30, 2017 - HealthGrowth Capital, LLC
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $5-50 Million Raise for Total Insurance Payments Inc.
Total Insurance Payments Inc. (TIP), the only end-to-end payments platform designed for the insurance industry, announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $5 million of equity to develop its business operations and onboard its first three... - November 29, 2017 - Castle Placement
Chris Spade of Keller Williams San Diego Metro, Sellers Another Mission Valley Condo
Chris Spade at Keller Williams San Diego Metro closes 10225 Caminito Cuervo #142 MLS #170049272. - November 27, 2017 - Keller Williams San Diego Metro
Exciting Agri Invasion Expected When Agribusiness Congress East Africa Comes to Uganda Next Week
Some 2000 agri professionals are expected to descend on the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge from 29-30 November for the Agribusiness Congress East Africa conference and outdoor exhibition. Uganda’s Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry & Fisheries, the... - November 26, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
Altoma Announces Closing $92,003,500 via 24 Transactions Over 12 Months
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC, a CRE debt and equity placement shop based in California, closed $92,003,500 in 23 debt financings and 1 investment sales referral in a 12 month period from mid Nov. 2016 to mid Nov. 2017. The placements include acquisition financing, refinancing and construction financing for new and repeat clients alike, who rely on Altoma for top tier service and certainty of execution, time and time again. - November 24, 2017 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Documentary About the 2016 Libertarian Party JohnsonWeld Campaign Hits IndieGOGO
“I Am Gary Johnson” Documentary Explores the Libertarian Movement and 2016 Presidential Election Campaign of Third Party Candidates Gary Johnson and Bill Weld. - November 24, 2017 - Park City Family Office
The Brevity Group Opens Their Doors Directly to Consumers
The Brevity Group specializes in leveraging disputed entities into a fair negotiation by holding the disputed entity accountable. - November 20, 2017 - The Brevity Group LLC
Global Debt Registry Unveils Collateral Pledge Blockchain Proof of Concept
Company demonstrates in the Innovation Spotlight at Wall Street Blockchain Alliance - November 20, 2017 - Global Debt Registry
COMESA-ACTESA Partner with Agribusiness Congress East Africa, Agritech Expo Zambia and Farm-Tech Expo Kenya
COMESA-ACTESA have entered into a five-year partnership with the Agribusiness Congress East Africa, taking place from 29-30 November at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI) in Namulonge, Uganda. - November 18, 2017 - Agribusiness Congress East Africa
ASC Arranges $4.9 Million for Multifamily Portfolio in Chicago
American Street Capital (“ASC”) announced today that it has arranged a total of $4.9 million in acquisition loans for a three building, 88-unit multifamily portfolio located in Chicago, IL. - November 16, 2017 - American Street Capital
Chris Hurn of Fountainhead Commercial Capital Named SBA 504 Lender of the Year
Fountainhead Commercial Capital's CEO and founder Chris Hurn was recently named an SBA 504 Lender of the Year by the Coleman Report, a leading provider of information to small business bankers. Fountainhead, a non-bank lender founded in 2015, offers SBA 504 and conventional commercial real estate... - November 16, 2017 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Counselytics and MRI Join Forces to Automate Lease Abstraction and Eliminate Data Entry
Counselytics and MRI have sealed a partnership deal to automate lease and real estate document abstracts and eliminate data entry, seamlessly piping the data that powers the biggest CRE firms in the world. - November 14, 2017 - Counselytics
Credit Benchmark Appoints William Haney as CEO
Credit Benchmark, the leader in bank-sourced credit analytics, has announced the appointment of William Haney as CEO, effective immediately. Mr. Haney will be based in New York. Credit Benchmark co-founder Donal Smith, who has served as CEO since 2016 will return to his role as full-time Executive... - November 14, 2017 - Credit Benchmark
Bay Mountain Capital Closes $8.5 Million Loan to Austin Land Developer
In a joint venture with a private debt fund, Bay Mountain Capital recently closed an $8.5 million loan, nearly doubling the previous July record of $4.4 million. The record-setting loan was secured by approximately 150 acres of light industrial land located in Austin, Texas. The borrower plans to... - November 13, 2017 - Bay Mountain Capital
JF2 Capital Invests in High Growth Dallas Start Up
JF2 Capital Partners (JF2), a Dallas, Texas venture capital firm, today announced it has made a growth capital investment in Dallas-based Selery, a unique one-stop shop logistics provider for small to medium eCommerce businesses. Selery specializes in inventory fulfillment and warehousing for... - November 13, 2017 - JF2 Capital Partners
SAFE Federal Credit Union Hosts Easy Street Dinner in Columbia November 16
The autumn edition of the SAFE Federal Credit Union Easy Street Dinner, to be held in Columbia November 16, will have a distinct New Orleans feel to it. The Mardi Gras masquerade-themed event will be held at the Seawell’s Banquet Facility on Rosewood Drive in Columbia. The dinner is for... - November 08, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Mars Bank Wins Bankers Challenge Prize Donated to Community Health Clinic of Butler County
Mars Bank won the 2017 Bankers Challenge Golf Challenge organized by the Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau. The winning Bank names a charitable organization to receive the winnings from the tournament; Mars Bank represented the Community Health Clinic of Butler County. James V. Dionise,... - November 03, 2017 - Mars Bank
UWI Celebrates World Cities Day with a 4th International Award in Its Leading City
Dubai-Based, Global Firm UWI, Embraces World Cities Day Objectives in Its Flagship City - November 02, 2017 - United World Infrastructure
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1.94 Million to Over 1,400 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize eight of their affiliate real estate and lending specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These eight... - November 01, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
The Future of the Mortgage Experience with NestReady
NestReady is defining the future of the mortgage experience by bridging the gap between home discovery and financing with Boston Private. NestReady is a real estate platform that brings all parts of the home-buying cycle together. Boston Private is a leading wealth management, trust, and private banking company with a national presence. - November 01, 2017 - NestReady
Serve First Solutions Announces New Partnerships
Today Serve First Solutions announced the signing of several long-term contracts with The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors Association of Tampa, South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association and Southwest Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association. Serve First provides... - October 30, 2017 - Serve First Solutions