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INTAC Announces Its ASPPA Certification Renewal for Retirement Plan Service Provider Excellence
Intac Actuarial Services, Inc. earns it's CEFEX (Centre for Fiduciary Excellence) certification renewal for the fifth consecutive year. - July 21, 2017 - Intac Actuarial Services, Inc.
MDO Partners Advises on New Venture for Grove Bay Hospitality Group and Top Chef Winner Jeremy Ford
Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca Spearheads Asset Acquisition and Long-Term Commercial Lease for Stubborn Seed. - July 20, 2017 - MDO Partners
Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of Savocchi Glass
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of Savocchi Glass. Savocchi has been a staple in the Northshore community for over 60 years for glass replacement and restoration services to commercial and residential customers. The business was second generation family owned. Savocchi has... - July 20, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Long-Term Care Insurance Association Reports 39 Percent Increase in Consumer Inquiries
The number if consumers requesting long term care insurance information and costs from the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance increased 39 percent in the first half of 2017. - July 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
AmericaTowne and ATI Modular Announce License to Operate in Anhui Province
AmericaTowne, Inc. (“AmericaTowne”) and its subsidiary, ATI Modular Technology Corp., announced today that Anhui Ao De Xin Modular New Building Material Co., Ltd received its charter and license to operate in Anhui Province, Chizhou City China. - July 19, 2017 - AmericaTowne, Inc.
South Coast Surety's New Program Helps Landscape Contractors Generate More Profits
Fear of dealing with Surety Bond Companies keeps a lot of Landscape Contractors from bidding on annual maintenance contracts or landscape installations and repair work. South Coast Surety has developed a new Commercial Contract Surety Program that actually helps firms get established or improve their ability to bid on the growing number of public works. - July 19, 2017 - South Coast Surety
TAG in Orange County Appoints New Controller
Justin Atneyel brings eight years of experience in the accounting field to strengthen resources for corporate outsourced accounting division and TAG Family CFO. - July 19, 2017 - TAG
eCU Mortgage Names Candace Jones to Key Business Development Position
Mortgage industry veteran joins First Service's eCU Mortgage. - July 19, 2017 - First Service Credit Union
ONE Park Financial Opens Second Location in Coconut Grove
One Park Financial, a leader in providing capital to small and mid-sized businesses, has announced the opening of their second location in Coconut Grove. One Park Financial has been offering businesses a hassle-free and extremely efficient process of securing business capital without the headache... - July 19, 2017 - One Park Financial
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $21 Million Raise for APIAM Technologies
APIAM Technologies, Inc. (APIAM) announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $21 million of capital to complete R&D, launch the product, secure supplier purchase orders and fund transaction expenses. APIAM is a cutting-edge cargo tracking... - July 19, 2017 - Castle Placement
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Director Gives Free BFO Marketing Webinar
A free webinar on BFO Marketing for insurance agents was given today by the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. BFO stands for Be Found Online shared Jesse Slome, the Association's head and an award-winning marketing professional. - July 19, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $25 Million Raise for CarFund
CarFund announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $25 million of capital. The proceeds will be used to launch CarFund’s unique online auto dealership, and fund vehicle inventory. Based in New York and Los Angeles, CarFund will use its... - July 19, 2017 - Castle Placement
Castle Placement Named Exclusive Placement Agent for $4 Million Raise for TruckPay
Truckpay announced today that it has engaged Castle Placement as its exclusive placement agent to raise $4 million of equity to support continued product development, staffing, sales and marketing. TruckPay is a niche enterprise software solution that efficiently manages the logistics of and... - July 19, 2017 - Castle Placement
Tripoint Global Equities CEO Mark Elenowitz Announces Bobby Flay's "Bobby's Burgers Palace" Regulation A+ Offering on the "Reg.A Money Show"
While a traditional public offering has been reserved for large institutional investors and investment bank clients, celebrity chef Bobby Flay is the latest to take advantage of the new SEC regulations called "Regulation A+" allowing investors of all sizes to participate in his new offering on Tripoint Global Equities' "BANQ" portal. - July 19, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Galeana Telecommunications Investments (GTI), Inc. Sues Two Michigan Companies for $50 Million
Galeana Telecommunications Investments (GTI) Inc. has sued Amerifone and First International Exchange Group (FIEG) for Breach of Contract amounting to $50 Million. - July 18, 2017 - Galeana Telecommunications Investments (GTI), Inc.
Metro Merchant Services Receives National Recognition as American Small Business Champion by SCORE and Local Recognition for Two More Awards
Local business Metro Merchant Services has been chosen as the winner of two prestigious awards - the SCORE American Small Business Champion and the Superstars in Business Award by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce. Metro Merchant Services founder and president, Mark Landis, also received the David J Freschman Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce. - July 18, 2017 - Metro Merchant Services
Bay Mountain Capital Closes Record $4.4 Million “Hard Money” Loan
Bay Mountain Capital, a direct lender providing short term financing to real estate investors since 2009, recently closed a single loan transaction for $4.4 million. Dean Lontos, Bay Mountain managing partner explained, “This is a record loan size for us and provides evidence that the niche... - July 18, 2017 - Bay Mountain Capital
People Expert, Katharine Halpin to Speak at M&A Conference
Do you realize that 83% of all mergers and acquisitions fail to meet projected goals? M&A expert Katharine Halpin has developed proprietary methods to improve those dismal statistics. She will be presenting some highlights at the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors Conference in Chicago on July 20, 2017. - July 18, 2017 - The Halpin Companies, Inc.
San Diego’s Teresita L. Paje of Independent Capital Management Honored for Charitable Work with San Diego Premier Lion’s Club
Teresita L. Paje, volunteer for San Diego Premier Lions Club in San Diego, received Honorable Mention for philanthropic excellence in the eleventh annual Invest in Others Awards. The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation established its awards program to recognize the charitable work of financial... - July 18, 2017 - Independent Capital Management
AmeriFirst Financial, Inc. and First Rate Team Join Forces
AmeriFirst Financial, Inc., a trusted provider of mortgage loans for over 25 years, and First Rate Financial Group, a leading lender in Westlake Village, California announce they will join forces. The partnership will combine AmeriFirst Financial Inc.’s unmatched marketing platforms and... - July 17, 2017 - AmeriFirst Financial, Inc.
New Fintech - Traydstream - Launches Digital Revolution in Trade Finance with AI and Machine Learning Algorithms
A new Fintech solution - Traydstream - is launched by industry leaders, using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to redefine how trade documentation is processed by banks and large corporations. - July 17, 2017 - Traydstream
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Introduces Enhanced E&O Policy
A new low cost E&O policy for agents selling Medicare Supplement insurance was rolled out by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - July 16, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Second Branch in Central Ohio
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of a second office in Columbus, Ohio. Leading the branch is of Anthony Lavalle and accompanying him is mortgage loan originator Brandon Lay. Lavalle is a graduate of Ohio State University and he has been in the mortgage industry for more than... - July 15, 2017 - GoGSF
Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of Commercial Landscape Firm Grundstrom
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of Grundstrom Landscape Maintenance, Inc. Grundstrom is a commercial landscaping business that has been in operation since 1948. Grundstrom has long-standing relationships with many of its clients, some of which have been clients for over 30 years. - July 15, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Long-Term Care Insurance Tax Deduction May be Taken by More Seniors Reports AALTCI
Nearly nine million Americans deducted medical and dental expenses which can now include long-term care insurance premium costs according to a report from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. - July 15, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Better Medicare Alliance on Legislation Supporting Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans
Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) President and CEO Allyson Y. Schwartz released the following statement in response to the House Ways and Means Committee passage of H.R. 3168, legislation designed to provide continued access to specialized Medicare Advantage plans. - July 15, 2017 - Better Medicare Alliance
StipTrac.com to Reduce Stress Level for Car Dealerships Across the U.S.
Innovative Lending Solutions, LLC is excited to announce their latest software program Stip Trac. It is the first ever Automotive Loan Management System specifically designed for automotive dealerships that will assist dealers in tracking cashflow, collecting necessary loan documents, also known as... - July 15, 2017 - Innovative Lending Solutions
AmericaTowne and ATI Modular Agree to Plan of Merger
AmericaTowne, Inc. (“AmericaTowne”) and its subsidiary, ATI Modular Technology Corp., announced today that they have agreed to a Plan of Merger, which once closed, will result in a combination of their respective businesses into ATI Holdings, Inc., a Nevada corporation. In anticipation... - July 14, 2017 - AmericaTowne, Inc.
New Commitment of Traders Indicators for Three Major Platforms
DarkMindFX extends its free package of economic indicators with new ones: COT disaggregated report for non-financial instruments. Now it is possible to observe net positions for Commercial, Non-Commercial and Speculator traders using MetaTrader, cTrader and NinjaTrader terminals. - July 14, 2017 - DarkMind FX
Warrington Asset Management Wins Pinnacle Award’s 5-Year Best Options Strategy
Warrington Asset's Strategic Trading Program won the Pinnacle Award's Best Options Strategy for 5-years, only 18 months after separating from Morgan Stanley to go on its own. - July 14, 2017 - Warrington Asset Management
Firm Solutions and assure360 Consolidate to Offer Expanded Law Firm and Mortgage Servicer Solutions
New single company now offers complete technology, outsourcing and consulting solutions as one brand within the a360inc family of companies. - July 13, 2017 - a360inc
Top Gun Advisors Completes 112,509 SF Lease in Brampton, Ontario
Top Gun Advisors is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a 112,509 SF lease project located at 300 Kennedy Road Unit A Brampton, Ontario on behalf of their client, Amcor Rigid Plastics. The buyer was Orlando Corporation who was represented by Jon Brohman of the Orlando Corporation. - July 13, 2017 - Campio
Safe Money Broadcasting Acquires Independent Consumer Financial Education Website
Introducing the first-ever, completely independent platform to educate consumers about guaranteed retirement and insurance solutions. SafeMoney.com lets advisors promote themselves, enhance credibility with national branding, and enjoy a full-service client education program with no business requirements to any financial company. - July 13, 2017 - Safe Money Broadcasting
Moneyto Has the Honour to Announce a Special Offer for Its Customers on Remittances to Russia
Moneyto offers fixed £1 fee for online money transfers to Russia and even more profitable exchange rate until 3rd August 2017. - July 13, 2017 - Moneyto
Edward Jones Ranks Among Fortune 500 Again
Edward Jones is proud that their firm made this prestigious list for the fifth time. - July 13, 2017 - Jacob Miller: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Appalachian Underwriters Welcomes New Professional Liability Broker
Appalachian Underwriters is pleased to announce the addition of new Professional Liability Broker, Gary Smid, to their Sarasota office. He will be focusing on solving the coverage needs of both smaller and larger, complex Professional and Management Liability accounts. Smid’s target classes... - July 13, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
GSF Mortgage Welcomes New Branch in Palm Harbor, Florida
GSF Mortgage Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of the Palm Harbor, Florida branch. Anthony (Tony) Johncola will lead the branch and joining his team as mortgage loan originators are Walter Parker and Dan Clancy. Johncola brings with him more than seventeen years of experience in the real... - July 13, 2017 - GoGSF
Howard Commercial Represents Stone, Leyton & Gershman P.C. in Clayton, MO Office Space Renewal
Howard Commercial, a St. Louis based commercial real estate advisory firm, represented Stone, Leyton & Gershman, P.C. in the renewal of 12,000 square feet of office space at Pierre Laclede Center II, a Class-A Clayton, MO high rise owned by KBS Realty Advisors based in Newport Beach, CA. - July 13, 2017 - Howard Commercial Corp.
NBCUniversal Receives the 15th Annual Q Award for Its Development of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter Attraction
The 2017 Q Award was presented to this yearʼs recipient NBCUniversal for its new Universal Studios Hollywood attraction The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™. The Alliance for Quality Construction (AQC) event was held on June 15, 2017 at the Globe Theatre within Universal City Studios. AQC is one of several councils that BIA of Southern California memberships have the option of joining. - July 13, 2017 - BIA of Southern California
Taxation with Representation Advice from a Tax Resolution Specialist
New Life Tax Resolution announced today the book launch of “Taxation with Representation,” the first book-publishing imprint for the company. - July 13, 2017 - New Life Tax Resolution
SAFE Federal Credit Union’s Toby Hayes Named to National Member Loyalty Panel
Toby Hayes, VP of marketing for SAFE FCU, has been chosen to be part of a nationwide panel of marketers that is focused on customer loyalty and how credit unions can foster closer relationships with their members. - July 13, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
Consumers First Title Company, Inc. Celebrates a Decade of Putting the Consumer First
Ten years ago today Consumers First Title was founded on one simple premise, to be the best servicing title company in the industry by putting the Consumer First. - July 12, 2017 - Consumers First Title
AlphaFlow Launches "Tax Implications of Crowdfunding" eBook
The release of "Tax Implications Of Crowdfunding," an eBook examining tax issues investors face as they invest through real estate crowdfunding. - July 12, 2017 - AlphaFlow
Berkley Design Professional Announces New Hires & Promotions
Berkley Design Professional (Berkley DP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has significantly bolstered its underwriting staff with the addition and promotion of five professionals. "We are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our brokers and... - July 12, 2017 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Local Chicago Technology App Founder Shares New Survey on Hidden Fees
FeeBelly, a mobile app designed to instantly catch hidden fees, excess fees and costly details buried deep in fine print of financial agreements and contracts without professional legal assistance, has released a new study reflecting how much Americans are affected by hidden fees. The survey... - July 12, 2017 - FeeBelly
Viking Bond Service, Inc. Executive Vice President Thomas C. Buckner Attends NASBP Annual Meeting
The Vice President of Viking Bond Service, Inc., a provider of license surety bonds to Florida motor vehicle dealers, Thomas C. Buckner recently attended the National Association of Surety Bond Producers 2017 Annual Meeting. - July 12, 2017 - Viking Bond Service, Inc.
MarketCurrents and PrimeAlpha Launch PAMC Club
MarketCurrents and PrimeAlpha Launch PAMC Club As family offices and other investors are varying their investing attitudes, a new events business offers a novel approach for investors, funds and service providers to engage. PAMC Club launched this summer and is created through the partnership of... - July 12, 2017 - MarketCurrents
How do You Build a Chatbot? iAdvize Launches Bot Builder for Retailers.
Businesses can now create their own chatbots using iAdvize’s conversational commerce platform. - July 12, 2017 - iAdvize
RSA Subscribes to CRIF’s Centralised Industry Database for Pet Insurance Claims
RSA has consolidated its in-house claim data related to pet claims on the centralised platform. Initially using CACHE Pet at point of claim, the insurer will interrogate the consolidated data to identify fraud and validate claims faster and accurately. - July 12, 2017 - CRIF
Diversify Portfolio Announces Support for Multiple Stock Portfolios
Diversify Portfolio's focus is on providing tools to create more efficient and better performing stock portfolios. They have announced support for multiple portfolios per user which allows for cross portfolio analysis of key metrics. - July 12, 2017 - DiversifyPortfolio