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Sustainable Initiatives Help the Environment …and Bottom Line
Sustainability practices in buildings or buildings being developed are no longer chic alternatives; they are quickly becoming part of the fundamentals of real estate. MB Real Estate, a Chicago-based full-service commercial real estate company, is helping to lead the way in sustainability that benefits not only the environment, but also the pocketbooks of building owners and tenants. - April 08, 2010 - MB Real Estate
CardReady Integrates Operations with New Intuitive Web Based System
CardReady's new state of the art, intuitive web based operational system will benefit employees, customers, and sales partners alike by drastically increasing speed and efficiency. - April 07, 2010 - CardReady
Bluestone America Enhances Its Legacy Charitable Gifting Program
Bluestone America introduces its Legacy Gifting Program which will provide its products and services which specify in financial strategies, philanthropic programs, and charitable gifting programs utilizing both traditional and alternative funded life insurance products. Bluestone America’s most commonly used programs are The Heritage Plus Program and The Legacy Builder Program. These programs offer clients a favorable new way to donate sizable gifts using life insurance. - April 03, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Capital Corp. Merchant Banking, Inc. Receives 2009 Best of Business Award
Small Business Commerce Association’s Award Honors the Achievement of Capital Corp Merchant Banking. - April 03, 2010 - Capital Corp Merchant Banking
VoiceCash Announces Management Change; Dr. Tariq Habib Becomes New CEO of VoiceCash Middle East & Asia Operations
VoiceCash today announced that Dr. Tariq Habib will become the new CEO of VoiceCash Middle East and Asian operations. Dr. Habib is widely regarded as a pioneer for the digital economy in the Middle East. He has held various senior-management positions at Emirates Telecom Corporation (Etisalat)... - April 03, 2010 - VoiceCash
Randolph Bank Team Takes to the Streets to Raise Funds in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
Residents Commit to Walk 60-Miles in Three Days for the Cause. - April 01, 2010 - Randolph Bank
AHEB Investment Group Assists MLS Invest Ltd with 200m Euros Bank Collateral Deal
AHEB Investment Group was a key factor in the successful outcome of MLS Invest’s application to secure 200 million euros of finance for their European project. AHEB played a fundamental role in securing all bank collateral needed to ensure approval of the necessary bank finance. - March 31, 2010 - AHEB Investment Group
Bluestone Wealth Management Appointed as Transamerica General Agency
Bluestone Wealth management has been selected by Transamerica as its general agency offering its financial services and products. The agreement will allow Bluestone to underwrite Transamerica’s insurance product line and was selected by Transamerica, in part, because of its existing charitable gifting programs and proprietary trust structures that are well aligned with Transamerica products. - March 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
“Fed Friday” Founder Hank Mulvihill to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” March 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET
“Fed Friday” Founder Hank Mulvihill will appear live on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" www.winningstrategies.net on March 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. He will be discussing the Fed Friday economic forum to be held in Dallas, Texas on Friday, March 26, 2010. Jason... - March 26, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Phil Baker, Jr. CEO of Hecla Mining Co. to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” March 26th at 10:00 a.m. ET
Phil Baker, Jr. CEO of Hecla Mining Company will appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" www.winningstrategies.net March 26, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Hecla is the oldest U.S.-based precious metals mining company in North America and the largest producer of silver in the U.S. - March 25, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
CardReady Launches New Targeted B2B Advertising Campaign
CardReady with the help of its lead creative agency, 71 Design Team, is set to unveil its new advertising campaign. - March 25, 2010 - CardReady
Alberta Mortgage Broker First Foundation Named Finalist for Two Canadian Mortgage Awards
First Foundation Residential Mortgages, an independent Edmonton and Calgary mortgage broker, is pleased to announce that it is returning to the Canadian Mortgage Awards as a finalist in two categories. In 2009 the company was honoured as a finalist for "Best Customer Service from an Individual Office." - March 24, 2010 - First Foundation Inc.
Amero Enterprise Launches New Financial Aid Website, Amero.org
Amero.org As One of the Biggest Sites in the Realm of Financial Aid, Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - March 22, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
1 in 6 People Malnourished According to Agcapita Research
According to a report by the United Nations, capital shortages created by the financial crises have caused a sharp uptick in global hunger levels with over 1 billion people now undernourished. Farmers in the developing world in particular are having more trouble sourcing working capital and... - March 22, 2010 - Agcapita Partners LP
Scientific Capital Arranges Financing for Ramada Inn in Phoenix and Econo Lodge in Lexington
Scientific Capital arranges a 2 million SBA 7a loan for the refinance of the Ramada Inn in Phoenix, Arizona. The project was financed at 66% Loan to Value (LTV) and included financing of the Property Improvement Plan required by the franchisor. Scientific Capital also arranges a 750,000 SBA 7a... - March 21, 2010 - Scientific Capital Group, Inc.
As 53,000 Repossessions Predicted for 2010 Debt Release Direct Offers Help
The Council for Mortgage Lenders have predicted the number of repossessions in 2010 to be 53,000, up by 15 per cent on 2009. Debt Release Direct is offering people the help to get back in control of their finances. - March 21, 2010 - Debt Release Direct
Agcapita Farmland Fund II Closing
Agcapita is a Calgary based agriculture focused private equity firm which manages RRSP and TFSA eligible farmland investment funds and is part of a family of funds focusing on commodity linked, hard asset investments with over $100 million in assets under management. Agcapita’s investment team has over 50 years of private/public markets, investment and finance experience and its field team has over 150 years of direct farming experience. - March 20, 2010 - Agcapita Partners LP
Debt Release Direct Offers Pet Owners Debt Management Advice
Pet owners are turning to debt management companies for debt management solutions after facing high vet bills and pet insurance. - March 20, 2010 - Debt Release Direct
Charles Nam Announces Bluestone Wealth Management to be Incorporated as Part of Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center
Charles Nam, CEO of Bluestone America, announces the expansion of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth center to include Wealth Management & Insurance Services. Bluestone Wealth management was created in 2005 and offers financial services utilizing insurance products, asset allocation, alternative investments, and estate planning. - March 19, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Innovative Mortgage Match Button Establishes Homebuyers Purchasing Power
Online tool shows how much they can afford to buy and identifies best available loans. - March 19, 2010 - icanbuy
Monique Van Grinsven Joins the Real Estate Inner Circle™
Top REALTOR and Real Estate Coach adds to the REIC Ranks. - March 19, 2010 - Real Estate Inner Circle
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Advises Customers on How to Spot Gold Scams
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has just published a consumer tips article for people who are selling their old gold but worried about being caught in a gold scam. “Selling some old gold items is now a popular way for people to get quick cash,” explains Carl Blackburn, owner of SDJB,... - March 18, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
UnitedProsperity.org Reaches Major Milestone in Supporting Impoverished Entrepreneurs in Developing Countries
Within a few short months of its launch, UnitedProsperity has generated $100,000 in loans for 500 Entrepreneurs living in extreme poverty - March 18, 2010 - UnitedProsperity.org
Noel Cain Joins the BSC Group as Vice President
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm, announced Noel Cain has joined the firm as a vice president to help support the company’s recently formed alliance with 1st Service Solutions, a Dallas-based loan restructuring organization. Building upon his previous... - March 18, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
VoiceCash Welcomes Pascal Beij New VP Sales & Marketing, VoiceCash Mobile Bank Increases Brand Awareness
VoiceCash Mobile Bank, a turnkey supplier for international mobile money transfer services, today announced the appointment of Pascal Beij to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. In his new role, Beij will be responsible for increased marketing activities and growing sales revenue. - March 18, 2010 - VoiceCash
New Debt Management Site Launched by Debt Options
Debt Options have unveiled an important new UK website devoted to assisting debt-troubled consumers with unmanageable debts. Whilst most sites offer only information, the new site actually gives consumers a straightforward method for reviewing their finances and starting their recovery plan... - March 17, 2010 - Debt Options
Freedom Debt Relief Receives Industry Certification
Goldine Research firm evaluation marks company as leader in debt settlement industry. - March 17, 2010 - Freedom Financial Network
Tim Tully Joins the Real Estate Inner Circle™
Top Realtor and Real Estate Coach adds to the REIC Ranks. - March 13, 2010 - Real Estate Inner Circle
SDJB’s Carl Blackburn Discusses the Economic Impact of Its Gold and Jewelry Buying Business
Carl Blackburn, owner of San Diego Jewelry Buyers, discusses various aspects of his company’s business, including the impact that its gold, jewelry, and diamond buying service has on the San Diego economy. - March 13, 2010 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
'Beware of Greeks Bearing Bonds' on Winning Strategies Talk Show March 12, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. ET.
Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net will discuss the recent sale of Greek bonds and the odd way they were marketed this week, on the CRN Digital Radio Network show. Senior Editor Tim Connolly commented, “Greece conducted a successful bond sale, but according to... - March 12, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
First American Equipment Finance Ranks in the Top 10 Independent Leasing Companies
Monitor Releases the Top 25 Independent Leasing Companies for 2010. - March 11, 2010 - First American Equipment Finance
AHEB Investment Group Provides Project Funding Assistance for Waste2Energy
During their project funding application, Waste2Energy enlisted the professional assistance of AHEB Investment Group in order to successfully secure their financing. - March 11, 2010 - AHEB Investment Group
Maffia Team Joins Cornish & Carey
Michael Maffia, Putnam Daily and Justin Stark have joined Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International to form the new C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team. The Group will be based in the San Francisco office and led by Michael Maffia, one of the top leased investment brokers in the country. The C&C Leased Investment Group – Maffia Team is a new addition to the C&C Investment Sales Platform led by President Erik Doyle. - March 11, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Cornish & Carey Expands Into the North Bay with Two New Offices
Cornish & Carey Commercial expanded for the first time into the North Bay region with the establishment of two new offices in Larkspur and Santa Rosa, completing C&C’s Northern California footprint. Senior Vice President Haden Ongaro will manage both offices. C&C selected 20 new agents to staff the offices. - March 10, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Social Business Bank Opens Doors
Introducing dignity back into the banking and financial services along with making social business a mainstream and well understood term are the two goals of Social Business Bank. - March 10, 2010 - Social Business Bank Corp.
Bluestone America’s CEO, Charles Nam, Announces the Opening of Bluestone Holdings as Its Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Unit
Charles Nam anounces the opening of the Bluestone Holdings New Commercial Brokerage division to be part of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center. - March 09, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
PRN Funding Introduces Real-Time Web Communication
By integrating new technology into its Web site, PRN Funding, LLC has made it even easier for healthcare factoring prospects to communicate with the firm over the web. Specifically, users now have the option to Chat Live via Meebo and have their questions about invoice funding answered in real-time... - March 05, 2010 - PRN Funding
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® Cites Five Most Important Tax Law Changes for 2010
Each year, taxpayers leave money on the table by failing to claim deductions and credits available to them when filing their annual tax returns. The Silver Spring, MD Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® office highlight the five most important tax law changes for 2010. “Many taxpayers are not... - March 02, 2010 - Jackson Hewitt Tax Service - Four Corners
Charles Dargan Appointed as CFO of Bluestone America
The appointment of Charles Dargan as CFO of Blusetone America was announced today. Mr. Dargan will head up management of all financial structures including accounting, finance, investment planning, mergers and acquisitions and structured debt instrument planning. Mr. Dargan brings a wealth of banking experience, most notably as banking director of Seidler Companies Inc. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
William Soady Appointed as President of Bluestone America
William Soady has been appointed President of Bluestone America to provide additional project funding for asset based projects using high securitization methods. Mr. Soady brings over 30 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as other areas of finance and asset management including commercial real estate, insurance & annuities, banking & lending, management and marketing. - February 27, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
BSC Group Forms Alliance with 1st Service Solutions to Support Self Storage Property Owners and Investors
The BSC Group, a commercial real estate financing advisory firm that specializes in the self-storage industry, announced it formed a marketing alliance with 1st Service Solutions, Inc. to exclusively promote their loan restructuring services to storage owners and investors nationwide. Based in... - February 27, 2010 - The BSC Group, LLC
Bluestone America Will Provide Longevity Asset Backed Global Bond Offering
Bluestone America launches its Longevity Asset backed global bond offering. It is an innovative approach to funding and securitizing asset based projects in a variety of new ways in both, foreign and domestic markets. The Longevity based Asset is the debt servicing component used; it is uninvolved in any speculative or derivative factors and is a 144A SEC registered corporate debt offering. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Announces the Offering of Its Preferred Wealth PPM
Bluestone America announces its Preferred Wealth PPM which offers instruments to ensure high ratio securitization of debt. The initial strategy of the new PPM is to buy and hold through maturity of US based portfolios called Longevity Assets. The PPM will be offered through two different debt instruments. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
Bluestone America Opens Preferred Wealth Center
It is a great pleasure to announce the opening of the Bluestone Preferred Wealth Center, specializing in asset management, securitization, alternative funding, new asset class. The center also specializes in risk management, portfolio review, as well funding strategies for commercial real estate projects in both, long and short term. - February 25, 2010 - Bluestone America Inc.
AHEB Investment Group Now Offers Financing with More Options for Clients
AHEB Investment Group has announced it can now provide further assistance to clients who require financing to fund their project and developments through arrangement of collateral. - February 23, 2010 - AHEB Investment Group
Pawnee Leasing Makes Opportunities Available to Brokers and Lessors
Pawnee Leasing has made available a mini-ticket program for assets and industry classes that are considered less desirable by many funding sources. - February 21, 2010 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
The Merchant Capital Group Launches New Website
The Merchant Capital Group (TMCG) a leading provider of award-winning merchant processing services, and working capital solutions for small businesses, today announced the official release of a newly redesigned corporate website. - February 21, 2010 - The Merchant Capital Group
Real Estate Inner Circle™ Expands to Australia and New Zealand
Jo-Anne Oliveri joins Real Estate Inner Circle™ to bring empowering real estate coaching “down under.” - February 20, 2010 - Real Estate Inner Circle
Bryan Perry to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" February 19, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. ET
Bryan Perry will appear live on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" www.winningstrategies.net on February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Bryan will be discussing double digit yield investing, and focusing on the master limited partnerships (MLPs) such as Enterprise Products (ticker:EPD). - February 17, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Green Finance Training Helps Real Estate Professionals Win More Green
Galley Eco Capital announced the launch of the Competitive Edge series of green finance classes, the first ever green finance education series created especially for real estate professionals. The San Francisco classes will address the critical shortage of professionals with skills to help real estate investors to build and invest in higher value green properties. - February 16, 2010 - Galley Eco Capital