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Paragon Bank Announces New Operations Center in North Raleigh
Local Bank Facility Allows Growing Staff to Better Manage Assets Securely - July 26, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Promotes Stephanie Bryant to Senior Vice President
16-Year Industry Veteran Specializing in Serving Private Banking Clients - July 26, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Featured Guest Jack A. Bass on the Wealth DNA Radio Show Discussing Off-Shoring Operations and Banking July 28, 2014 at 9:00 am PDT (12 Noon EDT)
Special Guest Jack A. Bass discusses a growing trend that has been expanding over the last 40 years, due to expanding government regulations which complicates life for citizens with financial dealings overseas. The trend that our global village is embracing involves outsourcing. Companies and businesses are "off-shoring" their operations and banking. Is this a trend that could help enhance your business profitability, or build your wealth? - July 25, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio
Hilliker Corporation Sells Crescent Planing Mill's 124-Year-Old Building
The family woodworking company was in business for 122 years. - July 25, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
DRB Capital Appoints New Executive Chairman; Leader in Annuity Industry Strengthens Resources
DRB Capital (http://www.DRBCapital.com) announced today that James Terlizzi has joined the firm as its Executive Chairman. Mr. Terlizzi comes with a wealth of experience in the specialty finance space. As one of the original members of Peachtree Settlement Funding, he helped preside over the... - July 24, 2014 - DRB Capital
IFG Opens South Africa Master Licensee Office in Pretoria
The Interface Financial Group is pleased to announce the opening of their South Africa Master Licensee office in Pretoria. This new office represents another significant stage in the expansion plans for Interface. - July 17, 2014 - The Interface Financial Group
Paragon Bank Names Patsy Johnson City Executive for New Cary Office
28-Year Banking Veteran Will Focus on Private Banking Services for New Office Opening in September 2014. - July 17, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Hilliker Corporation Finds New Home for Family Business
Affton Radiator and A/C Service moves to larger building, plans big renovations. - July 16, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Bradley Smith to Maryland
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Bradley Smith as branch manager in Perry Hall, Maryland. This is the company’s fifth branch in the state. Smith comes to GSF Mortgage with 22 years of industry experience. He is a graduate of Towson University with a bachelor’s degree in social... - July 12, 2014 - GoGSF
Paragon Bank Names Lisa M. Gallimore Vice President and Client Development Officer
21-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank
Paragon Bank Names Kristin C. Sutton Senior Vice President and Client Development Officer
20-Year Banking Industry Veteran Joins North Carolina-Based Bank - July 11, 2014 - Paragon Bank
MyNewMerchantAccount.com Announces the Hiring of Alexis Taylor as the Company's Chief Operating Officer
MyNewMerchantAccount.com has made a huge leap forward once again. They've brought on board strategic marketing genius Alexis Taylor as their new Chief Operating Officer. A move that the company says will "change the game completely." MyNewMerchantAccount.com matches small to mid-sized... - July 08, 2014 - MyNewMerchantAccount.com
Hilliker Corporation Sells St. Louis Landmark
Local commercial real estate company buys building for future development. - July 08, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
AgGeorgia Farm Credit Distributes Over $10 Million in Cash to Members in 2014
Over $287 million in cash returned to borrowers since 1988. - July 07, 2014 - AgGeorgia Farm Credit
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Triple Net Leased ALCO Property in Southern Illinois
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction. - July 05, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Paragon Commercial Corporation Announces Stock Split
125-for-1 Stock Split Became Effective June 23, 2014. - July 04, 2014 - Paragon Bank
St. Louis Business Journal Ranks Clearent #2 on List of Fastest Growing Companies
Marks Clearent’s 3rd Year on Prestigious List. - July 03, 2014 - Clearent
GSF Mortgage Brings Customer Service to Pittsburgh
GSF Mortgage is proud to welcome Gino Gregory as branch manager in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He comes to GSF with nine years of mortgage industry experience. Gregory graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with degrees in both finance and information systems. Immediately following college, he... - July 03, 2014 - GoGSF
Bonanza Cat Hospital in Las Vegas Expands Thanks to $958,000 SBA Loan
TMC Financing's Southern Nevada office helped secure SBA loan for long-standing cat hospital in Las Vegas. The facility grew to 6,883 square feet where it will continue to serve area pet owners. - July 03, 2014 - TMC Financing
Sandy Eisho Joins Farbman Group / NAI Farbman as Financial Analyst/Administrator
In this new position, Eisho will interact with all Farbman Group / NAI Farbman personnel regarding financial support on each individual client and with client companies to obtain necessary and updated financial information. - July 03, 2014 - Farbman Group/NAI Farbman
Mars National Bank CEO Jim Dionise Elected to Board of Statewide Association
James V. Dionise, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mars National Bank, has been elected to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Board of Directors. Mr. Dionise will serve as chair of the Member Services Policy Committee on the Board. Mr. Dionise will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2014. - July 03, 2014 - Mars Bank
New Mission Fed Bottom Line Rates Every Day for Auto Loans
Mission Federal Credit Union recently announced it now offers new bottom line rates for auto loans. - July 02, 2014 - Mission Federal Credit Union
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Net Leased Tuffy Auto Service Center
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction. - July 01, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Hilliker Corporation Assists Investor with St. Peters' Purchase
New owner to lease building's space to potential retail clientele. - July 01, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Innovative Loan Programs from Woodside Credit
Woodside Credit is proud to introduce an innovative loan program to allow people to purchase an exotic car like a Ferrari or Maserati at a dramatically lower monthly payment than any other leasing program available. The key to this innovative program is providing a longer loan term than... - June 29, 2014 - Woodside Credit
GSF Mortgage Expands to San Diego
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome David Pelesh as branch manager in San Diego, California. Pelesh is a graduate from Arizona State University with a degree in business and economics. After college, he worked for a call center in Phoenix, where he got a taste of the mortgage industry. When he... - June 29, 2014 - GoGSF
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Second Branch to Sarasota
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Kelly Oatsvall as branch manager in Sarasota, Florida. Joining Oatsvall is Warren Herman, mortgage loan originator. This is the second branch in Sarasota. Oatsvall comes to GSF Mortgage with 14 years of industry experience. She started as a pre-processor and... - June 27, 2014 - GoGSF
LorenDonFord Loans Becomes Title Sponsor of PGA Tour’s National
The PGA Tour and tournament host organization Tiger Woods Foundation today announced Antigua-based LorenDonFord Loans, the nation’s second largest retail lending broker, has signed a multi-year agreement to become title sponsor of the LorenDonFord Loans National beginning this year. The... - June 27, 2014 - Lorendonford
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a Single Tenant Zero Cash Flow CVS Property in the Los Angeles MSA
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction. - June 26, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Clearent Expands Reporting Suite with Chain Reporting
Ideal Reporting Solution for Multi-Location Merchants - June 26, 2014 - Clearent
Westwood Net Lease Advisors Represent Private REIT
St. Louis company works with New York business to facilitate deal. - June 25, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
GSF Mortgage Adds Experienced Team to Pittsburgh
GSF Mortgage is delighted to announce it has opened a second branch in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Overseeing this addition is Benjamin Bogats, branch manager. Jason Horr, mortgage loan originator, will be joining him. This is GSF Mortgage’s fifth branch in the state. Bogats is a graduate from... - June 22, 2014 - GoGSF
Gross Joins Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending
Aaron Gross joined Mars National Bank as Vice President, Mortgage Lending. Mr. Gross has 18 years of residential mortgage lending experience and will be responsible for developing and managing client relationships. “Mr. Gross is a seasoned mortgage professional,” said Shawn Proper,... - June 21, 2014 - Mars Bank
Net Leased Chipotle Property in Milwaukee Sale Arranged by The Boulder Group
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a private investor based in Chicago. - June 20, 2014 - The Boulder Group
Hendon Homes and Guild Mortgage Present a Free Showing of the World Cup Final Match at the Vashon Movie Theatre
Aaron Hendon, Hendon Homes, and Mike England, Guild Mortgage, have rented the Vashon Movie Theatre and are opening it to the community for a free showing of the World Cup Final on the big screen. - June 20, 2014 - Hendon Homes
Sigma Payment Solutions Adds to Suite of Loan Payment Channels with Pay-by-Phone Technology
Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system – now available nationwide – encourages more on-time payments, eliminates human error, and allows collectors to focus on delinquent borrowers. - June 20, 2014 - Sigma Payment Solutions
Hilliker Corporation Assists Local Investor with 1031 Exchange
Company helps with Globe Drug building sale and John Stark Printing purchase. - June 19, 2014 - Hilliker Corporation
Intouch Credit Union 40th Anniversary Celebration to End with a $4,000 Donation
ITCU wraps up their anniversary donation drive with a check presentation to CPFS on June 26. - June 19, 2014 - InTouch Credit Union
Gasparin Recognized for 40 Years of Service
Donna Gasparin of Mars National Bank was recognized for serving over 40 years in the banking industry at the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PBA) Group 8 meeting held on April 8, 2014 at the Marriott Pittsburgh North at Cranberry Woods. The 40-Year Club consists of bankers completing 40 or more... - June 18, 2014 - Mars Bank
Linda Dale Announces the Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtors, Linda Dale and Tim Connelly announce the first ever "Great Home Giveaway" where home buyers can win up to $100,000 toward the down payment on their next home. Linda and her entire team at Linda Dale Real Estate Experts, RE/MAX Action Realty, just wanted to find a way to give back to the community and the amazing people of Montgomery and Bucks Counties, PA, the suburban Philadelphia market. - June 16, 2014 - Linda Dale Real Estate Experts
GSF Mortgage Welcomes First Branch in Illinois
GSF Mortgage is excited to announce the company has added its first branch in Illinois. Anthony McCallahan, branch manager, will be overseeing this addition in Chicago. McCallahan is a graduate from Ferris State University with a degree in finance. After college, he aspired to work on Wall Street... - June 15, 2014 - GoGSF
The Upham Group Announces the Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Chris Upham, announces the first ever "Great Home Giveaway" where home buyers can win up to $100,000 toward the down payment on their next home. Chris and entire team at The Upham Group just wanted to find a way to give back to the community and the amazing people of Alexandria, Virginia and the greater Washington, DC Metro area. - June 13, 2014 - The Upham Group
New York Real Estate Experts Announce the Great Home Giveaway
Local Realtor, Rummy Dhanoa, Joins Hundreds of Agents across the Country in the first ever “Great Home Giveaway.” - June 13, 2014 - New York Real Estate Experts
Paragon Bank Names Al Grygiel as Client Development Officer
North Carolina-Based Bank Welcomes 30-Year Industry Veteran to Growing Team - June 13, 2014 - Paragon Bank
GSF Mortgage Achieves Top Honor Workplace Award
GSF Mortgage is honored to have been recognized with three awards at the 2014 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Top Workplaces breakfast. Out of the 75 companies in the Small Company Category (140 or fewer employees), GSF Mortgage brought home the “Best in Class” award and ranked... - June 13, 2014 - GoGSF
Vertical Capital Markets Group to Wholesale Greenwood Capital SMAs and Crescent Mutual Funds
Vertical Capital Markets Group today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Greenwood Capital Associates, LLC of Greenwood, S.C., to be the wholesale marketer of The Crescent Funds and Greenwood Capital’s Separately Managed Account strategies. “Greenwood Capital combines... - June 12, 2014 - Vertical Capital Markets Group
MyNewMerchantAccount.com Revolutionizes How Small Businesses Choose the Right Merchant Account Provider
With so many options (and competition), looking for a good reputable merchant account provider has become a tedious task to say the least. Well all that has changed. MyNewMerchantAccount.com announced today that they've completely revolutionized the way the small business owner chooses their... - June 10, 2014 - MyNewMerchantAccount.com
Iron Solutions, Canada West Equipment Dealers, and SouthWestern Association Establish Bob Robeson Memorial Scholarship
Iron Solutions and two dealer associations have jointly launched an annual scholarship, available to agricultural systems management students at the University of Missouri. - June 07, 2014 - Iron Solutions
GSF Mortgage Adds Loan Originator to California
GSF Mortgage welcomes Jeremy Sheppard to its branch in Sacramento, California. Sheppard will work under Jonathan Greene, branch manager. Sheppard is a graduate from New Mexico Highlands University with a degree in mass communication. After college, he wanted to have a career that he was passionate... - June 07, 2014 - GoGSF
Featured Guest Lyn Rowe on the Wealth DNA Radio Show Discussing Long-Term Care Planning and Strategies June 9, 2014 at 9:00 AM PDT (12 Noon EDT)
The Wealth DNA radio show is dedicated to helping listeners increase their wealth, as well as educating savers & investors. During this show they will cover one of the most important topics that could affect your financial future and standard of living – Long-Term Care Planning and Strategies. Lyn Rowe, CFP of I Want My LTC will be their special guest to cover this vital topic. Lyn Rowe, is a Certified Financial Planner and Care Management Specialist. - June 06, 2014 - Wealth DNA radio