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Innovative New Life Insurance Continuing Education Course Approved in California in New Annuity for Capital Gains Deferral
The Settlement Institute, a national educator for professional advisors dealing with real estate and business sales, has announced the launch of its new life insurance continuing education course on the Structured Sale annuity for capital gains deferral as the only one of its kind in existence. - September 30, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Record Times for Land Decontamination Process
Option Quest, LLC in cooperation with The Romanian Academy of Scientists announces an important breakthrough in land decontamination. Time cycles until the land is put back into the economic circuit for commercial or agricultural use is shortened to as little as 5-9 months. - September 08, 2007 - Option Quest, LLC
Karen Tipton Earns M&AMI Certification
Sunbelt office owner earns M&AMI certification from M&A Source. - July 05, 2007 - Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, LLC
Mike Lenz Earns CBI Designation
Sunbelt Office Owner Mike Lenz earns CBI designation from IBBA. - June 24, 2007 - Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, LLC
Large Private Equity Firms Purchase 42 Trucking and Logistics Companies in Effort to Go Public
A private transaction has taken place between two large private equity groups purchasing $500 million in trucking companies throughout the United States. These two groups, one based on Salt Lake City, and one based in Los Angeles, are in the process of acquiring 42 trucking and logistics companies... - June 21, 2007 - Corporate Acquisitions Group
Corporate Acquisitions Group Hired to Help Hedge Fund with Billion Dollar Project
Corporate Acquisitions Group has entered into a contract with Fairhills Capital, a New York Hedge Fund, to identify, contract, and manage the process of acquiring up to $1 Billion in private companies in the food service industry sector. The contract was established on February 2, 2007 between... - June 21, 2007 - Corporate Acquisitions Group
Sellers of Appreciated Real Estate Have at Least Nine Effective Sales Strategies to Choose from According to a New Publication
A new manual developed by top financial and tax experts reveals the top 9 ways that sellers of real estate or closely held businesses can sell for maximum benefit and tax savings - June 17, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Exploding Baby Boomer Generation Opens Up New Opportnuities for Financial Planners, CPA’s, and Life Insurance Agents with New Exit Advisors Affiliate Program
Responding to huge market demand for effective capital gains tax deferral strategies and training, SPI launches a program to bring the newest capital gains and exit planning strategies to professional advisors around the U.S. - June 16, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
ComStock Announces Promotion
ComStock Valuation Advisors Promotes Director - June 07, 2007 - ComStock Valuation Advisors
ComStock Valuation Advisors Promotes Director
ComStock Valuation Advisors, is proud to announce the promotion of Bill Dameworth to Managing Director. Bill joined ComStock in 2003 as Director of Valuation and Litigation Services of ComStock’s Winston-Salem office. Bill has 22 years of financial experience that includes commercial... - May 31, 2007 - ComStock Valuation Advisors
Sunbelt Cleveland Announces Sale of Roman Chariot
Sunbelt Cleveland facilitates the sale of Roman Chariot, an industry leader in automotive restyling. - May 04, 2007 - Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, LLC
Sunbelt of Tampa Moves to New Location
Sunbelt of Tampa, Florida relocates office to better serve clients. - May 03, 2007 - Sunbelt Business Advisors Network, LLC
Experienced Restaurant Execs Form Blank Check Company
Restaurant Acquisition Partners Seeks Emerging Casual, Quick Casual or QSR Concepts - February 27, 2007 - Restaurant Acquisition Partners, Inc.
Chicagoland Sunbelt Facilitates Sale of a Suburban Chicago Coffee Shop
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of a Suburban Chicago Coffee Shop. In its confidential marketing of the business, Chicagoland Sunbelt attracted and pre-screened numerous prospective buyers resulting in an attractive exit... - February 21, 2007 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
National Firm Dispels the Myth that High Returns Come with High Risk and Aims to Educate Investors How to Minimize Risk with Trust Deeds
Most investors have the mindset that the only safe investment is a low yield investment. However, Integrity Investment Fund, LLC a national firm, aims to educate investors how they can receive high yields with very little risk using real estate secured Trust Deeds. - February 13, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Revolutionary New Development in 1031 Exchange Safety for Sellers of Real Estate Big Hit with Investors
The popular 1031 exchange has just been made safer for sellers of appreciated real estate. Sellers performing a 1031 exchange can now worry less about not finding a suitable property in time thanks to a powerful tax deferral tool called the structured sale (aka Ensured Installment Sale). - February 12, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
National Expert Reveals Why Now May Be the Best Time to Sell Real Estate or a Business for Those Looking to Get Out of the Market
Selling appreciated assets such as businesses and real estate just got easier according to a national tax deferral firm who recently launched the revolutionary “Ensured Installment Sale” that helps to solve many of the problems sellers and buyers face with traditional sales methods. - February 03, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
National Expert Unveils Improved Capital Gains Tax Deferral Alternative to Now Defunct Private Annuity Trust
The long used Private Annuity Trust, which helped people defer taxes on the sale of real estate and businesses, has been made obsolete by Congress. But a new and superior technique takes its place. - February 03, 2007 - Settlement Professionals Inc.
Burley & Associates to Write Monthly Column for Inc.
Burley & Associates, Inc, a mergers and acquisitions firm specializing in small and mid-size companies, announced that John Burley has signed an Author Contract with Mansueto Ventures LLC, publisher of Inc. Magazine. Under the contract, Mr. Burley will produce a monthly column on mergers and... - November 22, 2006 - Burley & Associates, Inc.
Sunbelt Business Brokers facilitates sale of a General Nutrition Franchise store
Sunbelt Business Brokers, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of General Nutrition (GNC) store in the Chicago area. “This GNC store had a nine year track record and generated a lot of interest from potential buyers”, stated Domenic... - October 27, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Sunbelt Business Brokers Facilitates Sale of a Chicago-based Smoothie Store Concept
Sunbelt Business Brokers, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of new smoothie store concept in the Chicago area. This business was on the market for less than six months, during which time multiple prospective buyers were generated, and resulted in... - August 28, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Addresses Ways to Minimize Commercial Real Estate Investment Risks
Real Estate Services Firm Educates on Ways to Reduce Risks when Investing in Commercial Real Estate Ventures. - August 16, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Chicagoland Sunbelt facilitates sale of a Chicago Digital Security Business
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of a Chicago-based Digital Security and Surveillance business. This business had multiple offers and resulted in an attractive exit strategy for the business owners and an excellent acquisition for the buyers. - August 03, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Closes $8.7 Million Bridge Loan for Large National Egg Producer
Real estate services firm, Pacific Security Capital, announced today that it has placed an $8.7 Million bridge loan for Ernest Mahard, President of Mahard Egg Farms, one of the nation’s largest egg producers. - July 26, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Commercial Real Estate Executive, Donn Raabe, Joins Chicagoland Sunbelt Business Brokerage Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, announced today that Donn Raabe has joined the company as a Broker. In that capacity, Mr. Raabe will be responsible for helping business owners develop exit strategies, confidentially market those businesses, manage the... - July 19, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Finishes Puerta Azul Leisure Community Development
Destination community that is rich in leisure amenities nears completion in La Quinta, California. - July 19, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Why Green Building Makes Financial Sense - Pacific Security Capital Delivers Keynote Presentation at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference
Pacific Security Capital Managing Director, Theddi Wright Chappell, makes a keynote address at the Land Development Breakthroughs Conference on "How Sustainable Developments Make Greater Financial Sense." - June 30, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Cimarron Cove Community from Pacific Security Capital Nears Completion in Cathedral City, CA
Pacific Security Capital develops Cimarron Cove, a community focused on capturing California’s diversity – demographically, architecturally and economically. - June 06, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Amdel Associates Inc. to Purchase Altium Group
Amdel Associates Inc. announced today that it is entering into a letter of intent to purchase Altium Group, LLC. The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. - May 12, 2006 - Amdel Associates Inc.
Pacific Security Capital Develops EdenRock at PGA West Community - Commercial Real Estate Services Firm Builds in CA Hotspot
Pacific Security Capital plans to build the EdenRock at PGA West development in the Coachella Valley, CA. - May 09, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Chicagoland Sunbelt Facilitates Sale of a Chicago Shipping and Logistics Business
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, facilitated the sale of a Chicago Shipping and Logistics business. This business was on the market for less than six months, during which time multiple prospective buyers were generated, and resulted in an attractive exit strategy for the business owner and an excellent opportunity for the buyers. - May 01, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Commercial Real Estate Development Services Division Gets a Face Lift With Rick Dyer As New Managing Director
Rick Dyer is promoted to Managing Director of Development Services, as commercial real estate services firm, Pacific Security Capital, pursues further growth. - April 27, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Development Services Expert to Lead Commercial Real Estate Services Firm - Pacific Security Capital Names Louis Swart as New President
New President, Louis Swart, leads Pacific Security Capital in a new strategic direction as the commercial real estate firm adapts to a growing industry need for vertical integration. - April 24, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital Promotes CFO, Dan Ferris, to Chief Operating Officer
More growth ahead for Pacific Security Capital as new COO shares his vision for client focus. - April 06, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Former Manufacturing Executive, James Richards, Joins Chicagoland Sunbelt Business Brokerage Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, announced today that James Richards has joined the company as a Broker. In that capacity, Mr. Richards will be responsible for helping business owners develop exit strategies, confidentially market those businesses, manage the... - April 04, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Former Business Owner and Senior Executive, Jim Cohen, Joins Chicagoland Sunbelt Business Brokerage Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, announced today that Jim Cohen has joined the company as a Broker. - March 29, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Explains Why the Investment Community Should Value “Green”
Advisory Services expert, Theddi Wright Chappell, will be speaking at this week’s 2006 Swinerton Green Building Summit about why the investment community should take interest in "green" property development. - March 22, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Dorri Blank to Lead Franchising Effort for Chicago Business Brokerage Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, a business brokerage firm, announced today that Dorri Blank has joined their team and will assume responsibility for their franchise program. In this capacity, Ms. Blank will be responsible for the overall strategy and direction of the franchise program, as well as matching... - March 14, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Pacific Security Capital Predicts Stronger Multi-Family Market - Why Rental Real Estate is Thriving
Simon Acheson, Director of integrated real estate services company, Pacific Security Capital, addresses the growth of rental real estate at Apartment Finance Today’s Developer Conference 2006. - March 08, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Former Financial Services CEO, Larry Meek, Joins Chicagoland Sunbelt Business Brokerage Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, announced today that Larry Meek has joined the company as a Broker. - March 02, 2006 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
2006 Small Business Seminar Series: Buying, Selling and Valuation
Greater Michigan program offers free seminar covering methodologies to first timers. - February 20, 2006 - Sunbelt Business Advisors - Southeast Michigan
One of Michigan's Most Successful Entrepreneurs has Joined Forces with Sunbelt Business Advisors
Entrepreneur and businessman - Jonathan Rayos partners up with Sunbelt, to become part of the largest business brokerage firm in the world. - February 16, 2006 - Sunbelt Business Advisors - Southeast Michigan
Pacific Security Capital Appoints Gene Bentley as Director in its Global Investment Sales Group
Commercial real estate industry veteran, Gene Bentley, joins Pacific Security Capital’s investment sales group to work on large capital asset transactions. - January 05, 2006 - Pacific Security Capital
Capital Markets Services Expert – Simon Acheson - Reveals Latest Acquisition Strategies at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference
Capital Markets Services expert, Simon Acheson, Director of Pacific Security Capital, presents “From Acquisition to Implementation” at Land Development Breakthroughs Conference in Washington D.C. - December 13, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital Wins Two IRETO 2005 Commercial Real Estate Industry Awards
Pacific Security Capital, a leading provider of commercial loans, structured finance, investment sales and capital markets services, has received two commercial real estate industry awards from IRETO. - November 22, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital Appoints Corine Nussmeier as Director of Global Retail Services
Commercial real estate investment banking firm, Pacific Security Capital, continues its rapid expansion of its Investment Sales practice by appointing Corine Nussmeier as Director, Global Retail Services. - November 15, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank – Pacific Security Capital - Opens Seattle Office
Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank, Pacific Security Capital is expanding its commitment to the Seattle marketplace with the opening of a Washington office. - November 14, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital – Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank - Discusses Corporate Hiring Strategies at NYC Executive Summit
Mike Myatt, Executive Managing Director of Pacific Security Capital, speaks about “Recruitment & Retention Strategies” at the Commercial Property News Executive Summit in New York City - November 10, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital Addresses Future of Capital Markets at RealShare NetLease West Conference
Steve Otos, Senior Director of commercial real estate investment bank, Pacific Security Capital, has been invited to participate in a panel on “Capital Markets: Will The Bounty Continue?” at RealShare NetLease West in Los Angeles. - November 08, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital Provides Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services for North Carolina Planned Community Project
Commercial real estate investment bank, Pacific Security Capital, provides commercial real estate advisory services to an offshore sponsor for North Carolina planned community project. - October 27, 2005 - Pacific Security Capital