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Silicon Prairie Investment Crowdfunding Portal First to Offer Self-Directed IRA Funding Option
Silicon Prairie Online (https://sppx.io), the first investment crowdfunding portal company to link blockchain based distributed ledgers under an Initial Crowd Offering model is pleased to announce the ability to invest with a Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SD-IRA) through an... - December 02, 2018 - Silicon Prairie Portal & Exchange
Latest Long-Term Care Insurance Claim Data Provides Valuable Insight Says AALTCI Director
Just released data on long-term care insurance policyholders provides valuable planning insights for consumers shares the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, the industry trade group. - December 01, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Military Spouse Advocacy Network Announces a Diamond Partnership with Defense Credit Union Council
Military Spouse Advocacy Network (MSAN) is proud to announce the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) has become a Diamond partner of MSAN. MSAN’s mission is to mentor, educate, empower and support all new military spouses as they begin and continue their journey as a military spouse. - November 30, 2018 - Military Spouse Advocacy Network
Abe Mann of Progress Capital Secures $23 Million for Newly Constructed Retail in Harlem, NYC
On behalf of Jeff Sutton and Wharton Properties, Abe Mann of Progress Capital secured $23,000,000 to refinance 324 West 125th Street. Located on a prime corner in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, the subject property is a newly constructed retail development anchored by CVS and Zwanger Pesiri... - November 30, 2018 - Progress Capital
Cloudwick to Preview Its New Serverless Self-Service Data Lake SaaS for Amazon SageMaker Machine Learning at AWS re:Invent 2018
Cloudwick, the Amazon cloud data lake software-as-a-service and managed service provider, will be previewing at AWS re:Invent its serverless data lake for Amazon SageMaker on Thursday November 29th from 1- 4pm at the AWS Experience Hub at the Aria West, Level 1, Pinyon Ballroom. Cloudwick is a... - November 29, 2018 - Cloudwick
Goodbit Announces Launch of New Website
The new website is an all-in-one starting point for anyone trying to learn about, or interested in investing in, cryptocurrencies. - November 29, 2018 - Goodbit
Hurricane Harvey Victim Writes the Book on Achieving Health and Wealth and Coming Back from Financial Hardship
In "The C.A.S.H. Formula" - a just-released how-to wealth-building book with a twist, author WenFang Bruchett shares her proven strategies for success that combine hard-hitting financial tactics with a dose of mindfulness and wellness. As founder of a company that helps starts-ups become... - November 29, 2018 - BlissFinance
Spencer Savings Bank Sponsors Lunch Program, Feeds Hundreds of Needy Community Members, and Distributes Over 1,000 Hygiene Items
It is commendable when organizations assist community members during the holiday season. Spencer Savings Bank recently sponsored the “Fund A Meal” program at Eva’s Village to help celebrate the spirit of the season by giving back. Employees also visited the nonprofit to help serve a hot lunch meal to hundreds of needy community members. Goodie bags filled with more than 1,000 hygiene items were also distributed to the guests. - November 29, 2018 - Spencer Savings Bank
Cornerstone CU League Honors Texas Trust Credit Union with Four Marketing Awards
Texas Trust Credit Union received four Pinnacle awards from the Cornerstone Credit Union League at its annual marketing conference. Pinnacle awards recognize excellence in credit union marketing, public relations, and business development. Texas Trust’s “Your Future is Bright”... - November 29, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Mars Bank’s Shawn Proper Graduates from PA Bankers Leadership Institute
Shawn R. Proper, Senior Vice President Mortgage and Consumer Lending at Mars Bank, recently graduated from the Pennsylvania Bankers Association (PA Bankers) Leadership Institute. A 15-month program, the Leadership Institute features a rigorous, participation-based curriculum with assignments completed individually and as teams. The learning is immediately applicable to work situations and long-term professional growth. - November 29, 2018 - Mars Bank
First-Ever Flagstaff Nissan Subaru Pawtraits Charity & Adoption Event Benefits Coconino Humane Association
Flagstaff Nissan Subaru will host its inaugural 2018 Pawtraits Charity Event, in benefit of the Coconino Humane Association, on Saturday, December 8 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at 4910 E Marketplace Drive. The dealership will be offering families with kids and/or pets pictures with Santa in exchange for a voluntary $20 donation, with 100% percent of all funds going to charity. The nonprofit will also have pets available for adoption during the event. - November 28, 2018 - Flagstaff Nissan Subaru
IPAK Hosts Its 11th Annual State of the Association Luncheon
Results of the California Landlords Summit on Homelessness will be announced. - November 28, 2018 - Income Property Association of Kern
Little Used Tax Provision Provides Significant Long-Term Care Insurance Planning Benefits Says AALTCI Director
Using a 1035 exchange to convert existing single-purpose life insurance into dual purpose life plus long-term care insurance coverage could be a wise planning move cites the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 28, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day to Address Construction Claims & Litigation Strategies at ExecuSummit
David Slaugenhoup of RT New Day, a senior consultant in RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice, will help attendees navigate today’s coverage options at the 3rd Annual Construction Defect, Claims & Litigation Strategies ExecuSummit to... - November 27, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Khalti Digital Wallet Ties Up with SS Pro, Nepal’s No. 1 Desktop Software for Stock Market Investors; Provides Cashback on Online Payments
Khalti Digital Wallet, one of the emerging digital wallets and payment gateways in Nepal has tied-up with SS Pro, Nepal’s No. 1 Desktop Software for Stock Market Investors. Now, investors can easily purchase SS Pro software digitally and make payments through Khalti Digital Wallet. As a promotional offer, Khalti is providing Rs. 100 cash back on every SS Pro subscription. - November 27, 2018 - Khalti Digital Wallet
Direct Auto & Life Insurance to Host "National Interview Day" on December 5
Direct Auto & Life Insurance will host a hiring event, National Interview Day, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 5, 2018 at 15 participating store locations in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. - November 26, 2018 - Direct Auto Insurance
ioBanker Launches the First Trustless 100% Full Digital Reserve Banking Platform Built on Top of a Smart Contract on Blockchain
A Regulated state of art cryptocurrency exchange to support the ancient concept of “full reserve banking.” - November 26, 2018 - ioBanker
It’s Not Too Late to be a Flu Fighter -- Free Flu Vaccines at Most Pharmacies or Doctor Offices for Members of the Central California Alliance for Health
Central California Alliance for Health members (Medi-Cal) can get a free flu vaccine in Santa Cruz, Monterey or Merced counties at most local pharmacies and doctor offices. Getting a flu vaccine this year for Alliance members is easy. Adult members ages 19 and older can drop by their local pharmacy; children under the age of 18 can receive a free vaccine at their doctor’s office. It’s not too late to be a flu fighter. - November 26, 2018 - Central California Alliance for Health
Conduct a Post Thanksgiving Relative Review Recommends Long-Term Care Insurance Association
Following a visit to the home of your aging parents, conducting a review of what you saw can help prevent future need for long-term care suggests the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - November 25, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
RoboForex Launches Ethereum Accounts
RoboForex, an international financial broker, is ready to launch accounts with Ethereum as a base currency. The traders will now be able to open accounts, deposit and withdraw ETH. This is yet another crypto-based account for RoboForex, the first being Bitcoin in early 2018. ETH will be available... - November 24, 2018 - RoboMarkets
Three Fire Units Win Mars Bank’s Facebook Contest; Receive Donation
As part of Mars Bank’s Step Forward campaign, three local fire units received donations from the bank for their involvement in the bank’s Step Forward for first responders Facebook contest. The Step Forward campaign was a two-month celebration of first responders, active military, and veterans. It ran from September 11 to November 11, Veterans Day. - November 23, 2018 - Mars Bank
iTrust Recognized in Independent Research Firm's Cybersecurity Risk Rating Solutions Report; the Nine Providers That Matter Most and How They Stack Up
iTrust, a leading cybersecurity risk ratings solution provider, has been named to Forrester’s New Wave™ Cybersecurity Risk Rating Solutions report Q4 2018. iTrust, one of the newest entrants into the space, has catapulted to be ranked as a top global provider in the... - November 23, 2018 - iTrust
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Posts Free Day Summit Program
The program for the 2019 Medicare and Senior Insurance Sales Summit was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. The conference is a free event for insurance and financial professionals. - November 23, 2018 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
The Mapable USA Crowdfunding Podcast Can Now be Heard on Several High Profile Syndication Podcast Networks
There’s big news from the Reg.A Funding Group: their “Mapable USA” radio podcast continues its climb as one of the best and most reliable sources of Crowdfunding information on the internet. - November 22, 2018 - Reg.A Funding Group
FACTON Announces New Features to Keep Product Costs in Check Together: Version 10 of the FACTON EPC Design Costing Solution
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing (EPC), today announced the release of version 10, the latest of its FACTON EPC Design Costing solution. The solution for design costing in the FACTON Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) Suite offers a range of enhancements. - November 21, 2018 - FACTON
Pikcio Partners with BioID to Deliver Age Verification as a Service - Meeting Regulatory Compliance Through Biometrics-Assisted Age Verification
Blockchain-based data exchange company Pikcio and cloud biometrics developer BioID have announced a joint project in which BioID’s facial recognition will be used to deliver age verification as a service. This partnership aims to ensure age verification restrictions are met by adult websites, in compliance with new UK regulations. - November 21, 2018 - BioID
Insurance Agents Overlook Significant Tax Benefit Advises American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance Director
Seniors can benefit from a significant tax deduction few insurance agents explain advises the director of the national long-term care insurance trade organization. - November 21, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Holds Toy Drive
Alliance ties in with the Marine Toys for Tots Program. - November 21, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Andeco Films Presents a Documentary on Gun Violence in America
This fall Andeco Films will present a documentary on gun violence in America. The title is "America, Back to The Wild, Wild West." - November 21, 2018 - Andeco Films LLC.
Jeff Holmes Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of SIAA
SIAA Chief Executive Officer, Matt Masiello, has announced, “Jeff Holmes has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of SIAA, effective January 1, 2019. Jeff has strengthened our Agency Foundation and Development Services nationally, working to build a model for all... - November 21, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
GoLookUp Announces New Best Products Review Service
To help online consumers purchase only quality items from well-known and licensed E-commerce stores, GoLookUp has launched a new Best Products review service. - November 20, 2018 - Lucky2Media, LLC
FLX Announces Innovative Crypto Currency Hardware Wallet
FLX Partnership (https://www.flxwallet.com) has released its innovative crypto currency hardware wallet (FLX One) and the simple to use backup device (FLX Key). The wallet has been designed to be both secure and extremely easy to use by both new and seasoned crypto currency owners and supports many... - November 20, 2018 - FLX Partnership
Cloudonix and Yealink Announce Interoperability Certification
Cloudonix®, a cloud based telecommunication service, today announced the device certification of Yealink’s phones with Cloudonix’s technology. - November 20, 2018 - Cloudonix
Abe Mann and Brit Zamoyta of Progress Capital Close $8.7M in Refinance for New York Townhomes in 4 Days
Abe Mann and Brit Zamoyta of Progress Capital closed $8.7M to refinance two luxury New York Townhomes and closed in 4 days. Property 1: 123 East 61st Street is an 8,500 SF property located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The subject property was in need of construction proceeds for hard and... - November 19, 2018 - Progress Capital
CompareRemit Expands Its Reach to Canada
The leading cross-border money transfer comparison portal expands corridor offering to cater to growing Canadian immigrant market. - November 19, 2018 - CompareRemit
Fintech Platform Kviku Launched Its Services on a Big Japanese Cross-Border Marketplace
A large European loan originator has launched on the Japanese marketplace. Kviku is a leading fintech platform which currently provides instant online point-of-sale and installment credit solutions to borrowers in Russia and Kazakhstan. - November 19, 2018 - Kviku
New Tax Deductible Limits for Long-Term Care Insurance Announced by AALTCI Director
A senior couple has the potential to deduct over $10,000 for their long-term care insurance premiums paid according to the director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Higher deductible levels for 2019 were just announced. - November 19, 2018 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Inspirant Group Names Len Musielak Head of Marketing
Digital Transformation Unconsultants add marketing role to grow brand awareness and lead thought leadership. - November 18, 2018 - Inspirant Group, Inc.
Texas Trust Credit Union Employees Raise Money for Children’s Miracle Network
A number of Texas Trust Credit Union employees raised $1,130 in the 24-hour Extra Life game-a-thon held at the credit union’s headquarters recently. The Extra Life game-a-thon is a national event that bring people together to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by... - November 17, 2018 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Smart Office Launches a New Social Selling Tool – LeadKlozer - For the Direct Selling Industry
Industry-leading technology firm, Smart Office, announces the launch of LeadKlozer, a Facebook-integrated social selling and lead management tool. LeadKlozer automates and improves lead tracking and follow-up for Direct Selling Industry leaders. - November 16, 2018 - Smart Office Solutions, Inc.
Finperform Wins Consulting Assignment from a Leading Japanese Bank
Finperform wins a major consulting assignment from a leading Japanese Bank (Bank) to implement regulatory reporting framework as part of the Bank's strategic BREXIT plan. - November 16, 2018 - Finperform Limited
Insurance Navy Brokers Announces New Location in the Elgin Community
The fastest-growing insurance agency in Illinois opens a new branch in Elgin, Illinois. - November 16, 2018 - Insurance Navy
Additional $30,000 Raised for Wounded Warrior Project from SIAA Member Agencies and Master Agencies
In recognition of Veterans Day, SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance) has raised over $30,000 in funds for the Wounded Warrior Project. SIAA appealed to its member agencies and master agencies this October and November to meet a $15,000 match contribution to the Wounded Warrior Project by Veterans Day and, once again, met their goal. SIAA has now raised $187,317 for the Wounded Warrior Project since they started supporting the organization two-and-a-half years ago. - November 16, 2018 - SIAA (Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance)
Joe Reynolds Named Assistant Vice President in National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice at RT Specialty/New Day
Joe Reynolds has been named an assistant vice president in the National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (formerly New Day Underwriting Managers) at RT Specialty/New Day. He is responsible for securing environmental and construction-related professional liability... - November 15, 2018 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
California Entertainment Insurance Firm Educates Readers on D&O Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance firm, recently released a blog educating readers on the importance of directors & officers insurance. - November 15, 2018 - MFE Insurance
Inspirant Group Names Mina Arsala Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation Unconsultants expand leadership team to meet growing demand. - November 15, 2018 - Inspirant Group, Inc.
Sun Acquisitions Has Been Engaged to Sell a Janitorial & Industrial Supply Business
Sun Acquisitions has been engaged to sell a profitable janitorial and industrial supply business. They have been in operation since 1937 in the southern Chicago area. The company offers a complete line of janitorial, maintenance, and industrial supply products with roughly 5,000 items in inventory. - November 15, 2018 - Sun Acquisitions
North Star Leasing Company Selects IDScloud to Accelerate Its Equipment Finance Growth
International Decision System (IDS), a leading provider of equipment finance and origination software, announced North Star Leasing Company (NSL) has selected IDScloud to support its growing equipment leasing business. - November 14, 2018 - International Decision Systems
FACTON Announces New Features to Keep International Supply Chains in Check: FACTON EPC 10 Should Costing
FACTON, the leader in Enterprise Product Costing (EPC), today announced a wide range of new high-performance features for Version 10 of its EPC Should Costing Solution. Now activity surcharges are considered in the labor cost calculation – alongside automatic cost calculation of the... - November 14, 2018 - FACTON
Town and Country Insurance Agency Hires Medicare Specialist
Angie Delle to assist seniors with transitioning into Medicare. - November 14, 2018 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance