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Trucking Consultants, Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement by 10 New Clients to Facilitate Company Acquisitions Plus Consulting Assignment
Transportation management consultants hired by ten additional trucking and logistics companies to procure target acquisitions and redesign specific freight distribution systems. - August 24, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Allen Brooks to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" on August 20, 2010 at 9:00 A.m. ET
Allen Brooks, Managing Director of energy investment bank Parks Paton Hoepfl & Brown, will appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" www.winningstrategies.net on August 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Parks Paton Hoepfl & Brown is a Houston based independent investment banking... - August 19, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Introducing the Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
The Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors is the only trade association that focuses on the buying and merging of small and midsize businesses (SMB) - from the perspective of the buyer. - July 29, 2010 - Institute of Professional Business Buyer Advisors
Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Teams Up with Trucking Company Chairman and Block by Block to Rebuild Cedar Rapids, IA
Slow moving government spurs trucking executive into forming Block by Block to raise private and public funding to help Cedar Rapids recover from the Iowa floods of 2008—Ahern to aid in fundraising. - July 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Introducing Authorized Business Buyer Advocate, David Sweeten
Partner on Call Network would like to announce David Sweeten as the latest Authorized Business Buyer Advocate ®. David Sweeten, CBI, BCB, CPA, was looking to diversify and supercharge his dealmaking career, so he became an Authorized Business Buyer Advocate ®. - July 24, 2010 - "Partner" On-Call Network LLC
Trucking Acquisition Firm, Ahern and Associates Expands to Offer Financial Feasibility Services to Clients
Ahern and Associates, Ltd. to consult clients on personal wealth management and goal attainment before executing the sale of their trucking or logistics company. - June 30, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Bay Business Advisors and Calder Associates - Two Mid-Atlantic M&A Firms Join Forces
Bay Business Advisors of Reston, VA has merged with Calder Associates, Inc. headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey with offices also in Pennsylvania, to create one of the Mid-Atlantic’s leading mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in closely held businesses with revenues from... - June 28, 2010 - Bay Business Advisors
Midas Fund and Palantir Fund Managers to Appear on “Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies” June 18, 2010 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. ET
Tom Winmill Manager of The Midas Fund will appear at 9:00 a.m. ET and Tom Samuels Manager of the Palantir Fund will appear at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tim Connolly's Winning Strategies www.winningstrategies.net this Friday June 18th. The Midas Fund (MIDSX) (www.midasfunds.com) invests in securities of... - June 17, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern Breaks Tradition for St. Mary’s Food Bank; Calls on Trucking Industry for Summer Food Drive
Harsh economic conditions motivate local trucking and logistics consultant to double regular, holiday food drive efforts by asking trucking community to help replenish St. Mary’s diminishing food supply. - June 16, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Trucking and Logistics Conference Held by Ahern and Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Sets the Stage for 2011
Benesh/Ahern transportation conference recently held in Phoenix, AZ exhibited keen insight on the trucking and logistics industries and capital markets in transportation; conference’s success provided catalyst for second conference in 2011. - June 11, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
CPA in Miami Since 1983, Gustavo A Viera Announces the Firm Has Moved Into Its New Offices
The Miami accounting firm of Gustavo A Viera, CPA today announced it’s moved into it’s new offices at the Palmetto Bay Centre building located in Miami Fl located at 15715 S. Dixie Hwy. Suite 212. Originally established in 1983, Gustavo A Viera, CPA started the firm to fill a niche... - May 27, 2010 - Gustavo A. Viera, CPA
Free Webinar - IAG Information Seminar
International Acquisition Group (IAG) has introduced an online Seminar format for business owners looking to develop an exit strategy for their business. This seminar is an hour in length and is free. - May 24, 2010 - International Acquisition Group
The Montana Group Launches New Website
The Montana Group is a national business brokerage firm based in Atlanta, GA, who has 20 years of experience in merger/acquisition and business brokerage with over $400 million in transactions since 1991. - May 19, 2010 - The Montana Group
Custom HBC Engages The Transition Companies
Custom HBC retains The Transition Companies to assist with private equity options leading to accelerating growth. - May 15, 2010 - The Transition Companies
Ahern & Associates Selected by Linx Partners, LLC to Perform Transportation Company Acquisition Search
Trucking and logistics company acquisition specialists, Ahern & Associates, Ltd., engaged by New York and Atlanta based, Linx Partners, LLC to locate niche transportation acquisition target. - May 12, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates and Benesch, Friedlander Announce Panelists for Upcoming Trucking & Logistics Conference on Mergers, Acquisitions and State of Capital Markets
Expert panelists and keynote speakers announced for complimentary trucking and logistics conference to be held on May 25, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton, Phoenix; speakers to provide information on mergers, acquisitions, recapitalization, restructuring and profitability within the transportation industry. - May 05, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Secures KEH Logistics as Additional Agent Location for Thomas & Sons Distributors
Transportation analyst, Andy Ahern aids Thomas & Sons Distributors in growing their agent network through the addition of Pennsylvania based, KEH Logistics. - April 28, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Revolutionary Strategic Advisory Group Launches A RainMaker Venture
A RainMaker Venture (ARMV) is a full service business advisory group specializing in the sale, merger and/or acquisitions of both privately and publicly held businesses with annual revenues exceeding $10MM. ARMV is skillful in fulfilling your business personnel, operational and structural needs whether it is to prepare your company for sale or to take your company to the next level. - April 24, 2010 - A RainMaker Venture
Generational Equity Announces Sale of Reynoldsville Casket Company to Matthews International (Nasdaq: MATW)
Generational Equity, a leading advisor to privately held and family-owned businesses for mergers, acquisitions, strategic growth initiatives, business valuation and exit planning announced the acquisition of its client, Reynoldsville Casket Company headquartered in Reynoldsville, Pennsylvania to... - April 23, 2010 - Generational Equity
Generational Equity Announces Sale of Cox Instruments, LLC to Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI)
Generational Equity announced the successful sale of its client, Cox Instruments, LLC of Scottsdale, Arizona to Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. - April 16, 2010 - Generational Equity
Transportation & Logistics Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Contracted by John J. Jerue Companies to Grow Freight Brokerage Network
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates, Ltd. engaged by John J. Jerue Companies to locate additional agent locations for their expanding network of freight brokers. - April 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
“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
Doeren Mayhew Director Elected to The Joe Niekro Foundation Board of Directors
Doeren Mayhew, Troy-based certified public accounting and management consulting firm, announced today that Lawrence A. Simon, Director, was elected to The Joe Niekro Foundation Board of Directors. - March 24, 2010 - Doeren Mayhew
Doeren Mayhew Announces New Affiliate Company: Doeren Mayhew Financial Advisors, LLC
Doeren Mayhew (http://doerenmayhewfa.com), Troy-based public accounting and management consulting firm, announces the formation of a new venture, Doeren Mayhew Financial Advisors LLC (DMFA). DMFA combines the resources and experience of Doeren Mayhew’s accounting and consulting professionals... - March 24, 2010 - Doeren Mayhew
John Fischer Joins Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston
John Fischer Joins the CBB Team in Houston as M&A Advisor and Business Broker. - March 20, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Secures Additional Agent Location for Network F.O.B.
Indiana based Tepee Logistics Group joins Network F.O.B’s extensive group of agent locations. - March 19, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston Welcomes New Business Broker, Rosario Franco, to Its Team
CBB Announces Rosario Franco as a New Member of Its Team of Business Brokers in Houston. - March 18, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
Pradip Parekh Joins Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston
Pradip Parekh joins CBB, the largest business brokerage firm in Texas, as a M&A Advisor and business broker. - March 18, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
'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
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Dependable Highway Express (DHE) in Completing Trucking Acquisition of Matheson Fast Freight
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates, Ltd. aids west coast trucking and logistics conglomerate, The Dependable Companies with their latest trucking acquisition; broadens west coast LTL presence. - February 26, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Princeton Capital, CBIA, and Paradigm Associates Announce Exit Planning Seminar
How do you get the highest valuation when you Sell or Retire from your business? CBIA, Princeton Capital and Paradigm Associates have teamed up to help you provide the best Exit Strategy for your business. According to a Mass Mutual survey nearly a third of business owners do not have an exit strategy, and almost all plan to exit in less than five years. The lack of planning can cost them upwards of 30% of the purchase price, and increase the possibility the company will not sell at all. - February 23, 2010 - Princeton Capital Strategies, LLC
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
Muriel Siebert to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" February 12, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. ET
Muriel Siebert will appear live on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" on February 12, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Muriel "Mickie" Siebert is the CEO of Muriel Siebert & CO. Known as the First Lady of Wall Street, stockbroker Muriel Siebert made history in 1967 when she... - February 12, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Banks Concerned About Driving Efficient Revenue Growth Creating Need for Innovation in Distribution and Staffing
Distribution and resource management solutions have been loosely coupled in the marketplace. As clients concern for revenue efficiency has grown, so has the need to better match resources within and across channels and improve their sales and service effectiveness. - January 27, 2010 - Novantas LLC
Robert Bowman of Certified Business Brokers Presents "How The Market Values Your Business" at University of Houston Small Business Development Center on January 27, 2010
Robert Bowman of Certified Business Brokers in Houston will Make a Presentation to area Business Owners on How The Market Values A Business as Special Guest Speaker at a Workshop at University of Houston Small Business Development Center on January 27, 2010, Sponsored by Action Coach Business Consulting. - January 24, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Assists Universal Truckload Services, Inc. in Purchasing Freight Brokerage Firm, D. Kratt International, Inc.
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. acquires Chicago based freight forwarding and customs house brokerage firm, D. Kratt International, Inc. with the aid of transportation management and consulting firm, Ahern & Associates, Ltd. - January 21, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates Introduces Business Management Newsletter to Trucking and Logistics Industries; Complements Popular Ahern Advisory Podcast
Insightful, weekly newsletter aimed at aiding struggling trucking and logistics companies by providing expert advice on sound management principles and ethics in business. - January 20, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Envision Capital Management CEO Marilyn Cohen to Appear on Winning Strategies January 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Marilyn Cohen, CEO of Envision Capital Management, will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies (formerly Corporate Strategies) www.winningstrategies.net this Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:00 ET. Marilyn has been a Forbes magazine columnist and is a sought after expert appearing on... - January 15, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Gum Branch Capital Hires Leading Transportation Analyst, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates to Augment Search for Transportation Company Acquisition
Transportation acquisition specialist, Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates commissioned to find viable acquisition candidates for expanding Gum Branch Capital, LLC - January 13, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Ahern & Associates’ Senior Analyst, Bob Schwartz to Retire from Trucking Acquisition Industry After Seven Years of Service
Senior trucking acquisition analyst, Bob Schwartz to retire post at Ahern & Associates after seven years of facilitating dozens of successful trucking acquisitions and mergers. - January 07, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, of Certified Business Brokers in Houston, on Air with Host Steve Drake on KSEV 700 AM Radio
Jerry Verbout and Rose Stabler, representing Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, share information about buying and selling businesses with call-in listeners on KSEV 700 AM Radio, hosted by Steve Drake at the 11AM hour. - January 01, 2010 - Certified Business Brokers
Jerry Verbout with Certified Business Brokers in Houston, Receives Prestigious IBBA CBI Certification
Jerry Verbout, Business Broker and M & A Advisor with Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, receives prestigious International Business Brokers Association's Certified Business Intermediary designation, which is a designation that has been achieved by only a select number of professionals in Texas. - December 31, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Frank Stabler with Certified Business Brokers in Houston Receives EPI’s Prestigious CEPA Credential
Frank Stabler, principal of Certified Business Brokers (CBB) in Houston, earned the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) certification after completing The Exit Planning Institute's rigorous program. The CEPA designation has been awarded to an exclusive group of fewer than 100 business advisors worldwide. - December 29, 2009 - Certified Business Brokers
Trucking Consultant, Andy Ahern of Ahern and Associates Engaged by IWD Transportation to Facilitate Brokerage Company Acquisition
IWD Transportation, LLC seeks to add an additional brokerage company to their family of companies; appoints transportation consulting firm Ahern & Associates to further acquisition strategy. - December 18, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
Andy Ahern of Ahern & Associates Rally’s Trucking Industry to Fight Hunger Through St. Mary’s Food Bank
St. Mary’s Food Bank benefits annually from group donations procreated by the efforts of Andy Ahern and his many colleagues within the transportation industry. - December 16, 2009 - Ahern and Associates
First Houston Capital CIO Richard Leader to Appear on Winning Strategies December 11, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET
Richard Leader, Chief Investment Officer of First Houston Capital, will appear on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies (formerly Corporate Strategies) this Friday, December 11, 2009 at 9:00 ET. He is actively involved in all aspects of stock selection and portfolio design for clients of the firm. - December 10, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Symmetry Advisors Announces ARRA Funding for Intelligent Optical Systems, Inc.
Funding from the National Institutes of Health will be used to develop a nanosensor platform technology for early detection of ovarian cancer. - December 06, 2009 - Symmetry Advisors
Symmetry Advisors Announces Translational Grant Funding for the California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology
Sponsored research grant from a global telecommunications company will fund translational research in advanced audio technologies. - December 06, 2009 - Symmetry Advisors
Lily Transportation Hires Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Specialists, Ahern & Associates to Augment Expansion Efforts
Ahern & Associates to help fuel company growth by seeking out logistics company acquisition candidates for Lily Transportation Corporation. - December 04, 2009 - Ahern and Associates