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iGrad Financial Wellness CTO Honored by Employee Benefit Adviser
Employee Benefit Adviser has honored iGrad Chief Technology Officer, Dean Harris, with a “Benefit Innovator” award for his work on the Enrich™ Employee Financial Wellness Education Platform. Dean Harris responded to the honor by calling attention to the collective work done at... - April 26, 2017 - iGrad
Cypress West Partners Brings Ryan Borzouei on Board as Director of Acquisitions and Casey Immel as Director of Leasing
To further support its growth, Cypress West Partners, one of the Western US’ leading owners and operators of healthcare real estate, has added Ryan Borzouei as Director of Asset Management and Acquisitions and Casey Immel as Director of Leasing. The new hires are part of a strategic... - April 26, 2017 - Cypress West Partners, LLC
Medicare Supplement Association's First Ad Runs in Kiplinger Retirement Report
To create awareness for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's Find A Local Agent online directory, the trade group's first print ad campaign has been launched. - April 26, 2017 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
James Bly Speaks at Family Office Exchange's Multi-Family Office Council Meeting on Improving Generational Planning Utilizing HWSC's Proprietary Research
James Bly, Founder & CEO of HWSC was invited to present HWSC's proprietary research on upper middle market family controlled businesses during Family Office Exchange's Multi-Family Office Council meeting on March 16, 2017. The event attendees discussed their client's concerns on how to prepare... - April 26, 2017 - Headwaters SC, LP
GMS, Inc. Collaborates with HR Consultant and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Government Professor to Host Three Part FLSA Webinar Series
Grants Management Systems, Inc. (GMS), provider of accounting and revolving loan software for nonprofit organizations announced today its collaboration with Human Resource Consultant, Drake Maynard, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Government Professor, Diane M. Juffras,... - April 26, 2017 - GMS, Inc.
StartEngine Announces Exciting First Quarter and Plans for 2017
StartEngine Heralds a New Era to Lift Up a Diverse Set of Entrepreneurs, Welcomes More of America to Real Entrepreneurial Dreams. - April 26, 2017 - StartEngine
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes New National Accounts Marketing Representative, Howard Sampsell
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of the new National Accounts Marketing Representative, Howard Sampsell, to the Oak Ridge office. He will be working with national agents to enhance current partner relationships, grow AUI’s national book of business, and... - April 26, 2017 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Sun Acquisitions Has Been Engaged to Sell a General Contractor Specializing in Commercial Construction
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a general contractor that does business in the Greater Chicago area. The Firm was established in 1985 and specializes in the construction of commercial and industrial buildings and remodeling. The Business has been pre-qualified for... - April 26, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Miniter Group Launches New Miniter.com Home Page
Miniter Group has launched a new home page to disseminate new lender insurance information. - April 25, 2017 - Miniter Group
MDO Partners to Present on FCPA at SCCE Miami Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference
Managing Partner Richard Montes de Oca to Co-Lead Discussion on FCPA Enforcement. - April 25, 2017 - MDO Partners
Newest Crowdfunding Website with a Unique Design to Raise the Most Money for It's Users
Crowbump.com launches full scale today as the newest online fundraising platform with a unique vision to not just collect donations but to raise the most money possible for each user. With this specific advantage over competitors, Crowdbump is shifting the effectiveness and impact of online giving. - April 25, 2017 - Crowdbump - Online Fundraising
Pune Central Global Azure Boot Camp – Limited Cloud, Unlimited Beer – A Resounding Success
Fintech Thought Leaders organized the Central Pune event as part of the Global Azure Boot Camp, at Poona Club. The tag line for this event was: “Limited Cloud, UnLimited Beer.” - April 25, 2017 - FinTech Thought Leaders
Industry Experts Join the Fintech Thought Leaders Advisory Board
Fintech Thought Leaders announces its Advisory Board members. - April 25, 2017 - FinTech Thought Leaders
MedUSA Adds Medical Rehabilitation Associates, Inc (MRA) to Its Growing List of Clients
MedUSA Healthcare Services announced the addition of Medical Rehabilitation Associates, Inc (MRA) to its growing list of Clients. MedUSA provides end-to-end Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) services for MRA. Billing services commenced late in 2016. “We started seeing the impact of... - April 24, 2017 - MedUSA Healthcare Services
Jenny Hammond Joins Asset TV
Asset TV, the worldwide leader in financial and investment video, has further extended its editorial and content resources with the arrival of Jenny Hammond as its latest presenter and producer. Jenny joins Mark Colegate to become one of the faces of Asset TV in the UK. Jenny who has worked as a... - April 24, 2017 - Asset TV UK
Canadian Insurance Industry’s Most Promising Young Professionals Revealed
50 young professionals have just been recognized in a list of the insurance industry’s rising young stars. - April 23, 2017 - Key Media
Reg.A Funding Group Partners with SMM to Provide Content for Regulation A+ Equity Crowdfunding Newsletter
Expert content and services from the Reg.A Funding Group is about to get even more widely distributed to investors and everyone involved with the Reg.A+ industry. - April 22, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Sun Acquisitions Welcomes Luis Ramirez to the Team
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce that Luis Ramirez has joined the team as an advisor. Luis has over twenty years of business experience that spans a variety of roles in finance, marketing, operations and management. Luis understands what it takes to own and sell as business as he has... - April 22, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Sun Acquisitions Has Been Engaged to Sell a Fundraising Franchise w/ Proprietary Program
Sun Acquisitions announced today that it has been engaged to sell a fundraising business. The Business is a franchise that has exclusive rights to Northern Cook, Lake and McHenry counties. The Franchise has a very unique solution for fundraising and does not require franchisees to pay any franchise... - April 22, 2017 - Sun Acquisitions
Tremend Becomes Backbase Partner in Romania
Tremend, an Inc.5000* and Deloitte Fast 50 CE** software company, announces an implementation partnership with Backbase, an industry-leading Omni-channel banking software platform designed to accelerate customer-centric digital transformations across the financial services industry. The... - April 22, 2017 - Tremend Software Consulting
Jetico Digital Spring Cleaning: Save on Data Wiping and Encryption Software
This April do a Digital Spring Cleaning: Encrypt and Permanently Delete Files - April 22, 2017 - Jetico Inc.
Atlanta FinTech Startup Invited to Money 20/20 Startup Challenge
After winning the Technology Association of Georgia’s Fintech Innovation Award, Trust Stamp will now compete at both the 36|86 Technology Conference in Tennessee and on a national level in the prestigious Money 20/20 Startup Challenge in Las Vegas. - April 20, 2017 - Trust Stamp
Homes for Heroes® Presents Colorado Nurses Association with National Hero Spotlight Award and $3,000 Donation
Homes for Heroes® selects the Colorado Nurses Association as a National Hero Spotlight Award recipient and presents it to Terry Buxton, PhD, RN, CNE, Professor of Nursing at Regis University and President of the Colorado Nurses Association (CNA), along with a donation for $3,000 to the Colorado... - April 20, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
PayAsia Announces Appointment of Chris Brunton as Chief Technology Officer
PayAsia is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Chris Brunton as Chief Technology Officer. Chris has over 20 years experience in Human Resource and Payroll Technology Business Process Outsourcing and has consulted to the company since December 2015. Over this period his expertise and... - April 20, 2017 - Pay Asia Pte Ltd
New AAMSI Video Helps Promote Medicare Supplement Agent Online Directory
A new video helps promote the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's online directory of local agents. - April 20, 2017 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Whitefish Credit Union Receives Diamond Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Marketing and Business Development
Whitefish Credit Union received three Diamond Awards from the Credit Union National Association, which recognizes outstanding marketing, branding, and business development achievements in the credit union industry. The Diamond Award is the pinnacle of credit union marketing and business... - April 20, 2017 - Whitefish Credit Union
African Financial & Economic Data’s Data Hub, Sector Focus and Country Profile Packages Now Available via the Beast Apps
African Financial & Economic Data (AFED) a provider of definitive financial and economic intelligence on Africa, announces the release of the BeastExcel plug-in, built in partnership with the Beast Apps. - April 20, 2017 - Exchange Data International
Real Estate in Africa as Profitable Investment Vehicle
Real estate is promising and highly profitable sphere for investing money. Real estate investments are among the most reliable assets that the invest market has for a long time. - April 20, 2017 - Hermes-Sojitz
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Placed Among Top 50 Realtors in the Nation
Only Long Island Based Company to Rank in Top 50 for Sales Volume - April 20, 2017 - Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
One of the Top Marketers in the U.S. Lands at TaxSlayer; Chris Moloney to Lead Marketing, Digital and Growth for the Fast-Growing Tax and Online Financial Services Firm
After leading Scottrade, Experian, and Wells Fargo Advisors through major growth periods, Chris Moloney joins one of the top tax service providers in the U.S. "Moloney put Scottrade on the map." - CMO.com / Adobe; Moloney has keynoted digital marketing events in Australia and Japan and was featured in the marketing book, "Taking Down Goliath." His creation of the "Band Search Campaign" for Experian earned him a Grand Midas Award. - April 19, 2017 - TaxSlayer
#NazmiyalGivesBack! Helping Kids with Life Threatening Illnesses Find the Light - Nazmiyal Antique Rugs Launches New Philanthropic Endeavor with The Pinwheel Project!
Nazmiyal Antique Rugs in NYC is doing its part to help make the world a better place. Teaming up with a tiny but mighty foundation: The Pinwheel Project, Nazmiyal will be working hard to bring much need joy to kids with with life threatening illnesses who are forced to endure long term hospital stays and palliative care. - April 19, 2017 - Nazmiyal Collection
Homes for Heroes Honors Affiliate Real Estate and Lending Specialists Who Gave Back More Than $1,000,000 to 1,150 Heroes
Homes for Heroes, Inc. is proud to recognize six of their affiliate real estate specialists who have reached significant milestones and who will be inducted into the prestigious Homes for Heroes “Heroes Served Club” in recognition of their achievements. These six individuals and their... - April 19, 2017 - Homes for Heroes
Retirement Expert, Rick Maraj, to Host "Building a Better Retirement" Radio Show
Rick Maraj, founder and owner of The Retire Advisory Group, an independent financial advisory firm, is now hosting his new radio show on Sarasota News Radio 1320 and 1450 AM. The show "Building A Better Retirement" airs Sundays from 2pm-3pm. - April 19, 2017 - The Retire Advisory Group
PayAsia Surpasses a Significant Milestone in Its Indian Contract Staffing Business – 525+ Locations Serviced
PayAsia is pleased to announce that their Indian Contract Staffing business, PayBharat, recently surpassed 525 locations serviced by Contract Staffers for our many loyal customers. - April 19, 2017 - Pay Asia Pte Ltd
PayAsia Partners with Ultimate Software to Meet Asia Client Needs
PayAsia, one of Asia Pacific’s leading managed payroll and cloud HR services companies, today announced a partnership with Ultimate Software (“Ultimate”), a leading provider of cloud-based human capital management solutions, to service the payroll needs of its clients across Asia. - April 19, 2017 - Pay Asia Pte Ltd
SAFE Federal Credit Union Names Darrell Merkel President and CEO
Darrell Merkel takes the reins at Safe Federal Credit Union in Sumter, South Carolina. - April 19, 2017 - SAFE Federal Credit Union
PrivatePlus Mortgage Expands Into Savannah Market
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of National Bank of Commerce, is pleased to welcome a team of five mortgage pros as it launches an expansion into the Savannah market, serving that city and surrounding areas. “Since the launch of PrivatePlus, we have said that our strategy might include... - April 18, 2017 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
RateGenius Named Top Workplace in Austin
RateGenius, an Austin-based, nationwide web-based vehicle refinance loan broker was named a Top Workplace in Austin for the fourth consecutive year. The award was set-up by The Austin American Statesman to recognize companies that have a great workplace. RateGenius, founded in 1999, believes in an... - April 18, 2017 - rateGenius
BrookStone Insurance Group Achieves One Year in Business
BrookStone Insurance Group, LLC was formed by Brook Crawford in April of 2016 after Crawford sold his interest in an existing agency. The agency, located in Dallas, Texas, started business with just four employees, three in sales and one in administration, and has now tripled in size with a total... - April 17, 2017 - BrookStone Insurance Group
ARGI Recognizes Another Employee for Earning the Certified Financial Planner™ Credential
ARGI congratulates Jason Simpson in becoming the third CFP© in their Bowling Green office, joining Jeanne J. Fisher, CFP©, CPFA, MBA and CFP© Board Ambassador, and Dena R. Nelsen, CFP©. ARGI currently employs 24 Certified Financial Planner™ professionals in six regional locations. - April 15, 2017 - ARGI Financial Group
Securities Attorney Laura Anthony Appears on the Reg. A Money Show and Provides Legal Insights Into Regulation A+ Tier 1 & Tier 2 Offerings
The Reg.A Money Show is hosted by Ron Costa and Miguel Dotres, who bring a wealth of information in regards to Reg A+, SEC filings, social media marketing, and various other topics in an entertaining and informative format. The podcast is quickly emerging as a “must listen” to all those interested in the Reg.A+ industry. - April 15, 2017 - Reg.A Funding Group
Staying Safe and Building Trust in the Sharing Economy is as Easy as Taking a Selfie
Criminal activities resulting from recent Airbnb account hacks demonstrate the critical need for improved identity verification and trust in the peer-to-peer and sharing market. - April 14, 2017 - Trust Stamp
Building the Future of Insuretech with Plug and Play Tech Center
Aureus Analytics has been shortlisted by Plug and Play Tech Center in its prestigious accelerator cohort for this summer. This is a big boost for Insuretech considering the large cost of fraud - nearly USD 80 Bn a year- and poor customer retention rates. Aureus leverages analytics to help insurers predict and contain fraud, improve cross sell and claims, improve loyalty thereby improving the overall customer experience. - April 14, 2017 - Aureus Analytics
What Happens When Corporations Hate Their Own Customers
The recent forcible removal of a passenger from an overbooked United Airlines flight shows the distain many corporations have for their own customers. This event is not isolated to the airlines industry, but also includes the financial services, cable TV, and other industries. This could be a tipping point for consumers. - April 14, 2017 - The Progressive Investor
HyCarb Inc. Announces Addition to the Board of Advisors
HyCarb, a company that is commercializing innovative next generation products and applications that utilize graphene and carbon nanotube technologies, announces the appointment of Sven Hackmann as a new member of HyCarb’s Board of Advisers. - April 14, 2017 - Rapid Venture Partners
Manchester Real Estate - New Program for House Flipping Properties Nationwide
Manchester Real Estate Launches Division to Help House Flippers Maximize Profits With direction from local real estate company, house flippers can get the most from their investments. The team at Manchester Real Estate has announced the launch of a brand new division that will aid clients seeking... - April 14, 2017 - Manchester Real Estate
Powers Insurance and Benefits' Employee Earns Insurance Certification
St. Louis' Amy Connell now a Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC). - April 14, 2017 - POWERS Insurance & Risk Management
Edward Jones Earns New Honor: Best Workplace in Financial Services and Insurance
Edward Jones is proud to be named one of the country’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance by Fortune magazine and consulting firm Great Place to Work®. - April 13, 2017 - Jacob Miller: Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Sabine FCU Caps Long Relationship with Dolphin Debit, Moving All Its ATMs to Dolphin
Houston-based Dolphin Debit takes over management of credit union's ATMs. - April 13, 2017 - Dolphin Debit
GSF Mortgage Names Spanuello Director of Third Party Origination
GSF Mortgage Corp. Mortgage Corp. is pleased to name Leo Spanuello as director of third party origination. With more than 12 years of successful TPO development throughout Wisconsin, he will be responsible for establishing partnerships with banks, credit unions, mortgage bankers and brokers and... - April 12, 2017 - GoGSF