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COL E Dryden Pence III Executes Change of Command
On Saturday July 11th, 2015, Founder and Principal of Pence Wealth Management, COL E Dryden Pence III, executed a Change of Command of the US AFRICA COMMAND ARE with his successor. COL Pence was the initial Commander of one of the nation's newest Brigade Level Commands. The unit now carries out... - July 25, 2015 - Pence Wealth Management
Hilliker Corporation Helps Sublease Space to Well-Known Restaurant
National Mexican chain opens doors at fourth area location. - July 25, 2015 - Hilliker Corporation
Fannin Innovation Studio and University of Houston Announce the Formation of GuidaBot, LLC
Technology enables interventions using real-time MRI guidance. - July 25, 2015 - Fannin Partners, LLC
Russell Bedford Firm SMP Partners Announces Launch of FATCA and CRS Reporting Tool
Webtech and SMP Partners, Isle of Man, launch a solution for secure on-line FATCA and CRS reporting. - July 25, 2015 - Russell Bedford International
Premier Supply Chain Services Provider Launches New Supply Management Recruiting Podcast Series
Source One hosts leading procurement talent management firm MRA Global Sourcing for New Podcast Series: Supply Management Recruiting Insider. - July 24, 2015 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
GSF Mortgage Appoints New CFO
GSF Mortgage is pleased to announce that Bruce Olster will be its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. In his role, Olster will maintain and develop relationships with financial partners, deal with investors that lend to the company and oversee financial reports as well as internal... - July 24, 2015 - GoGSF
Tredence Announces Sponsorship of Tableau Customer Conference 2015
Tredence is proud to be a Tableau partner and Kilobyte Sponsor of Tableau Customer Conference 2015. - July 24, 2015 - Tredence Inc.
Van Ecker Couder Associates Announce Expansion Program
Brussels-based investment firm, Van Ecker Couder announce their plans for future expansion. - July 24, 2015 - Van Ecker Couder Associates
ALTCI Video Shares Choices for Those Not Able to Qualify for Long-Term Care Insurance
Individuals unable to get long term care insurance because of poor health have options according to a just produced AALTCI consumer video. - July 24, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Parents’ Guide to Vaccinations During National Immunization Awareness Month
As the kids head back to school, it’s time for parents to make sure they start off their new year as prepared as possible. One crucial factor is ensuring that children are up-to-date on their vaccinations. - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Whitefish Credit Union Welcomes New Chief Credit Officer
Whitefish Credit Union names Steven Moss as the Credit Union’s new Business Lending chief credit officer and senior management team member. - July 24, 2015 - Whitefish Credit Union
Take a Stand at Work with Five Ways to Avoid “Sitting Disease”
Each day, many Americans spend hours – or even the entire workday – sitting. Add that to time spent on your commute and relaxing on your couch and you can understand why simply sitting has become a significant health issue. In fact, the scientific community is now referring to this... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Five Warning Signs to Catch Lyme Disease Early
In the U.S, an estimated 300,000 people are infected annually with Lyme disease, commonly through tick bites. Because it can be difficult to know whether or not you have Lyme disease, the experts at NurseWise, a national multilingual nurse triage and health education provider, have put together... - July 24, 2015 - Nursewise
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Announces Merger
Illinois-based insurance agencies join forces. - July 24, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Roch Capital Acquires Oceanfront Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, FL
Roch Capital Acquires Hampton Inn Jacksonville Beach/Oceanfront, a 177 room hotel, located on the ocean in Jacksonville Beach, FL. - July 24, 2015 - Roch Capital
Altoma Real Estate Advisors LLC Announces Closing $11,700,000 on (2) CRE Loans in Q2 2015
Altoma, a CRE mortgage and capital markets intermediary based in California, successfully placed and closed a $5,900,000 loan on a Class B strip retail center in the Portland, OR SMSA on April 23rd, 2015. On July 8, 2015, Altoma also placed and closed a $5,800,000 loan for a Class B theater anchored retail center in Merced, CA. - July 23, 2015 - Altoma Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Ryan Hart Joins Coquest Inc. as Director of Research, Portfolio Manager
Ryan Hart, CFA, CAIA, joined Coquest Inc. as Director of Research and portfolio manager. Formerly with Altegris Advisors, Mr. Hart will find and perform due diligence on new managers to add to Coquest client portfolios. - July 23, 2015 - Coquest Inc.
Approved Mortgage Reviewed by Global Research Firm Great Place To Work®
94% of employees at the largest locally owned mortgage banking firm believe that Approved Mortgage Corporation is a great place to work according to a culture review conducted by Great Place to Work®. - July 23, 2015 - Approved Mortgage Corporation
IP Quest Announces First Contest of Prior Art Research
IP Quest Inc., a privately-held company based in Tokyo, Japan, today announced the launch of its first-ever contest on the site. IP Quest is inviting patent researchers globally to participate in the contest about graphics display system to submit a prior art. The contest opens on July 14, 2015... - July 23, 2015 - IP Quest Inc.
Sammons Enterprises, Inc. Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
Dallas-based, Sammons Enterprises, Inc. promotes Vice President and Treasurer, Pam Doeppe, to chief Financial Officer. - July 23, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Independent Farmers Insurance Agent, Rebecca Dillow, Opens a New Location in Wylie, Texas
Rebecca Dillow, Independent Farmers Insurance Agent, announces the immediate opening of a new location in Wylie, Texas that will serve the insurance needs for the people and communities of Wylie, Sachse, Murphy, including all of Collin and Rockwall Counties. - July 23, 2015 - Farmers Insurance - Rebecca Dillow Agency
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Affiliate Announces First Distribution to Oil & Gas Fund
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) affiliate, Spicewood Energy Management, LLC, announces first quarterly distribution to its inaugural oil and gas fund, Spicewood Energy Fund I, LP. - July 23, 2015 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
Gatecoin Exchange Announces Advisory Board
TechStars Accelerator partner, former CIO of top brokerage firm Newedge among those tapped to help boost Gatecoin exchange’s growth. - July 23, 2015 - Gatecoin Limited
FRONTLine Insurance's Backyard Safety Tips for Summer
FRONTLine Insurance provides property and casualty insurance for coastal properties in Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. FRONTLine provides innovative solutions to help their customers recover quickly and with confidence. They offer tips and ideas that help everyone enjoy summer safely. - July 22, 2015 - Frontline Insurance
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Marketing Manager in St. Louis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Missy Palitzsch as marketing manager in St. Louis. She joins TeamGO with 14 years of industry experience and has previously held a real estate license. She has experience as a regional marketing manager where she managed several teams, created business plans and... - July 22, 2015 - GoGSF
Briggs International Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
International materials handling equipment distributor, Briggs International has appointed Darron Ash President and Chief Executive Officer. Ash was previously chief financial officer for Sammons Enterprises, Inc., the holding company for Briggs International. “Our Briggs businesses continue... - July 22, 2015 - Sammons Enterprises
Illinois Insurance Agency Celebrates 25 Years in Business
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance member marks milestone anniversary. - July 22, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Long Term Care Insurance Top Producers Announced by AALTCI
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance announced the nation's top long term care insurance producers today. - July 22, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Russell Bedford Names ASB as Its First St Petersburg Member Firm
Addition of ASB Audit Company boosts coverage of Russell Bedford network in Eastern Europe. - July 22, 2015 - Russell Bedford International
PrivatePlus Mortgage Expands Team, Adding Mortgage Banker Wil Hersh
PrivatePlus Mortgage, a division of Private Bank of Buckhead, has named Wil Hersh a Vice President and Mortgage Banker. He has been in the financial industry for 15 years and has lived in Atlanta more than 30 years. “Wil has the ability to quickly map out client needs and recommend... - July 21, 2015 - PrivatePlus Mortgage
Gales Joins Mars National Bank as Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking
Kristy A. Gales joined Mars National Bank as an Assistant Vice President, Retail Banking. She will be located in the Cranberry Branch Office at 20246 Route 19, Cranberry Township. She brings over a dozen years of retail banking experience, mainly serving customers in Butler and Allegheny... - July 21, 2015 - Mars Bank
Farmers Insurance Names Mittie Brown in Shelby County Among Farmers Top Agents in Country
Mittie Brown of Alabaster, AL, has been named a Championship agent by Farmers Insurance(SM) for her outstanding achievement and customer focused efforts by the Los Angeles-based, multi-line insurer. - July 21, 2015 - Farmers Insurance
Reverse Mortgage Counseling Helps Seniors Make Informed Decisions
Guidewell Financial Solutions’ reverse mortgage counseling provides older adults with crucial information and helps them avoid being misled. - July 21, 2015 - Guidewell Financial Solutions
ARIDO Jewelry Honoring Sam Salama for His Contribution to the Jewelry Industry
The ARIDO Gem award recognizes extraordinary talent excellence & design in Jewelry, Fashion, Art, Music, Film & TV. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family & celebrity guru, Thomas Chappell. - July 20, 2015 - ARIDO Jewelry
Paypro Corporation Partners with Kronos SaaShr to Accelerate Workforce Management Business in the Cloud
Paypro Corporation, a New York-based workforce management solutions provider announced a partnership with Kronos SaaShr, Inc. today. As a Kronos SaaShr full suite partner, Paypro will continue to grow its business by offering a complete workforce management solution delivered in the cloud on a... - July 20, 2015 - Paypro Corporation
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Closes $4.6 Million Hotel Loan in Jacksonville
Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced it closed a hotel loan, financing the $4.6 million purchase of a 118-unit Country Inn & Suites in the Baymeadows area of Jacksonville for BDS Hotel Investments Inc. The company financed the purchase with an SBA 504 loan and plans to renovate the... - July 19, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Breadwinner Moms Demonstrate Strength and Resilience
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County, a member of the National Foundation for Credit CounselingⓇ (NFCCⓇ), recognizes that the reality faced by women who are primary wage earners in their household depends upon which of the two circumstances they are facing. Counseling and education have proven to be significant change factors for breadwinner mothers who are facing tough financial choices. CCCS-OC is able to provide financial counseling. - July 18, 2015 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County
Grant Barra Accepts BBB Complaint Free Award on Behalf of Barra & Associates LLC
Barra & Associates, an Insurance and Financial Services Brokerage, has received the 2014 Complaint Free Award from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). Presented annually, the Complaint Free Award is given to BBB accredited businesses that do not receive any customer complaints over the course of... - July 18, 2015 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Jason Morgan, Director of Global Health and Wellness at GE Healthcare Will Speak at 7th Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
To bring the latest information and real world information through case studies to attendees, the Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress announces Jason Morgan, the Director of Global Health and Wellness at GE Healthcare, as a speaker for the upcoming 2015 taking place September 27 – 30... - July 18, 2015 - Employer Healthcare & Benefits Congress
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Member Celebrates Anniversary
St. Louis-based insurance agency marks 40 years in business. - July 18, 2015 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced plans today for the organization's eighth national Medigap conference. - July 18, 2015 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
High-Risk Auto Insurance Experts BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. Helping Ontario Drivers Achieve Low Cost Policies This Summer with Online QuoteTool
Barrie, Ontario-based high-risk auto insurance specialists, BeWiser Insurance Brokers, Inc. are now helping Ontario drivers back onto the summer roads by offering their free online quote tool. The insurance company’s online quote tool will help Ontario drivers who are considered high risk by the marketplace to learn more on the affordability of their latest insurance options. - July 18, 2015 - BeWiser Insurance Brokers
Benefitter Introduces Advisor 2.0
A rundown of Benefitter's enhanced software product, demystifying the individual market for health insurance brokers and employers. - July 17, 2015 - Benefitter
Decisif Consulting Announces Opening of New Office in Australia
Decisif Consulting, a global Workday Advisory Services Partner focused on supporting customer adoption of Workday Financial Management, announced today that they are opening a new office in Sydney, Australia, which will increase their capacity to support global clients in all regions of the... - July 17, 2015 - Decisif Consulting
Medtown Ventures, LLC Announces Exclusive License Agreement with Georgia Tech Research Corporation
Medtown Ventures forms a new company, CellectCell Inc., to focus on commercialization of adhesive-signature based cell selection technology invented and patented by Georgia Tech. - July 17, 2015 - Medtown Ventures
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Finances $8.2 Million Hotel Purchase at University of Illinois; Comfort Suites Renovations Underway
Fountainhead Commercial Capital announced it closed a hotel loan in Illinois. Located within walking distance of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, they financed the $8.2 million purchase of an 86-room Comfort Suites. - July 17, 2015 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County Addresses Financial Challenges Faced by Military
National Foundation for Credit CounselingⓇ (NFCCⓇ) and Ohio State University (OSU) Study Reveals Unique Financial Challenges Faced by the Military. - July 16, 2015 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Orange County
GSF Mortgage Welcomes Diligent Branch in St. Louis
GSF Mortgage is pleased to welcome Jim Donovan and his team in St. Louis, Missouri. Donovan, branch manager, joins TeamGO with 11 years of mortgage industry experience. Donovan was a member of Midwest Mortgage Capital and when MMC decided to join forces with GSF Mortgage, Donovan chose to come... - July 16, 2015 - GoGSF
Options Exist for Those Who Can't Qualify for Long Term Care Insurance Reports AALTCI
Individuals who are unable to health qualify for long term care insurance have some very viable options reports the American Association for Long Term Care Insurance. - July 16, 2015 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Frances Fabbro Named Encore Bank Sun City Branch Manager
Encore Bank is pleased to announce that Frances Fabbro has been appointed as its new Sun City Center Branch Manager. Her appointment is the result of an intensive candidate search to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of long-time Branch Manager, Jim Wilmouth. Fabbro offers 40 years of... - July 16, 2015 - Encore Bank