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Jim Revis Promoted to New Assistant Vice President Position for TPA Alternative Service Concepts
Revis promoted from claim supervisor/account manager to newly created assistant vice president executive position with oversight of five regional claim offices. - May 09, 2013 - Alternative Service Concepts
A Controversial Nasdaq Proposal to the SEC Suggests that Internal Audits at America’s Public Companies May Minimize the Risk for Economic Instability
As law makers, federal regulators and industry leaders seek solutions to avert future economic meltdowns, public companies face increasing scrutiny. One rule currently under consideration by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would require Nasdaq-listed companies to establish an ongoing... - May 08, 2013 - Weaver
Grant Barra Receives GAMA International’s Brian H. Early Frontline Excellence Award
The honor recognizes superior frontline and second-line managers who are directly responsible for a portion of an agency or firm, including recruiting, launching and supervising new agents or advisors. Cited for outstanding leadership, Barra, who is a Managing Partner with a multi-line insurance marketing organization, was among 15 managers who accepted the award at LAMP, GAMA’s annual conference, this past March in Washington, D.C. - May 08, 2013 - Barra & Associates, LLC
April is a Winning Month for Maverick’s Reverse Mortgage Network
Maverick Funding Corp. is number eight on Top 100 HECM Lenders Report. - May 08, 2013 - Maverick Funding Corp.
Brick Street Software’s Website Adapts in a Mobile Moment
Multichannel Marketing Innovator Releases an Intuitive Mobile User Experience for Visitors. - May 08, 2013 - Brick Street Software
A Next-Generation Customer Card Programme: Sportpoint Teams Up with easycash Loyalty Solutions for Its Customer Loyalty Concept
easycash Loyalty Solutions GmbH, a company of the Ingenico Group (Euronext: FR0000125346 - ING), has created a new customer card programme for the sporting goods retailer Sportpoint that is currently one of a kind. A special feature of the new "Go for Sport" card is the fact that... - May 08, 2013 - easycash GmbH
Accutrac Launches Enhanced, Yet Simplified, Financing Solutions for Truckers
Accutrac’s flat fee factoring for trucking and transportation companies, like its name implies, is a simplified form of factoring where the fee is quoted upfront, all in. - May 08, 2013 - Accutrac Capital Solutions Inc.
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc. Launches Online Consumer Life Insurance Quote Engine & Sales System Exclusively for Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Agents
FS Marketing Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Financial Services Marketing, Training & Cross-Sale programs, launches its online consumer term life insurance quote engine and sales system. Property & Casualty Agencies and Independent Insurance Agents now have the ability to leverage a multi-channel approach to sales, and capitalize on the rapidly growing trend for consumers to both research and purchase life insurance products online. - May 07, 2013 - FS Marketing Solutions
Free Online Title Insurance Calculator Offered for New Jersey Property Transactions on CounsellorsTitle.com
Loan officers, real estate agents and home buyers can find out how much title insurance will cost for purchases made in New Jersey. - May 07, 2013 - Counsellors Title Agency, Inc.
Hilliker Corporation to Help Sell South St. Louis Landmark
Johnny's Market closed six months ago after 68 years in business. - May 07, 2013 - Hilliker Corporation
zIngenuity Announces Launch of Its Redesigned Website
zIngenuity, a national provider of risk management and mortgage fulfillment services for mortgage lenders and servicers, has redesigned its website to align with current service offerings. “The mortgage market continues to undergo an unprecedented level of change, and zIngenuity has... - May 06, 2013 - zIngenuity, Inc.
Campbell Global Network Expands Research and Development Center in China
Campbell Global Network Execs and local leaders from Beijing signed an accord to expand the firm’s multi-purpose R&D hub in China. - May 05, 2013 - Campbell Global Network
ISMG Launches HIPAA Omnibus Resource Center
Information Security Media Group, publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its new Resource Center on the HIPAA Omnibus Rule. The microsite, sponsored by Experian Data Breach Resolution, is dedicated to providing in-depth news and analysis on the recently enacted... - May 05, 2013 - Information Security Media Group
Rozanne Reynolds - Educator of the Year
Rozanne Reynolds, Founder and President of AHI Real Estate & Insurance Services, Inc. and partner in Accredited Home Study Institute Inc., has enjoyed a 27 year career in the Real Estate and Real Estate Education industries. Most recently, she was elected Real Estate Educator of the Year. - May 05, 2013 - AHI Real Estate & Insurance Services Inc.
CardFlex: 5 Reasons You Should Have a Prepaid Debit Card
There are numerous benefits of using prepaid debit cards. Here are five reasons you should have a prepaid debit card in your wallet. - May 05, 2013 - CardFlex
Home Health Care Provider in Royal Oak, Michigan Receives Commercial Loan from Mercantile Capital Corporation
HealthCall of Detroit, Inc., one of the largest private duty home health care providers in the state of Michigan, recently refinanced acquisition and construction costs totaling $1,626,700, under the Small Business Administration’s 9 month rule. Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading... - May 04, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
May is Direct Deposit and Direct Payment Month
Businesses Promote Use of Electronic Banking Transactions - May 04, 2013 - SWACHA
EXIGIS® Launches Specialized Exposure Data Management Software Suite for Public Sector
EXIGIS, LLC. (www.exigis.com), the leading provider of risk management, insurance, and trade finance software and services, partnered with the nation’s leading public sector insurance broker to launch RiskWorksPS™ – a risk and insurance workflow automation software suite developed and configured specifically to the unique needs of the public sector. - May 04, 2013 - Exigis, LLC.
FXstreet.com's Trader of the Year Contest 2013 to Start in June
FXstreet.com, in collaboration with AFB FX, is happy to announce the Trader of the Year 2013, the 6th edition of the competition, to be held from June 2nd to 28th, 2013. - May 04, 2013 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
Now Kick-Ass Budget App Available in Android Play Store from Wild Secret Inc.
Wild Secret Company has launched the android version of Kick-Ass Budget App. The growing demand for the Kick-Ass budget iPhone app has compelled the company to launch the version, to fulfill customers requirements. - May 04, 2013 - Kick-Ass Budget
Applications Now Open for the Artha Venture Challenge
An opportunity to access Rs 25 lakh of match growth funding for ambitious social ventures. - May 04, 2013 - Ennovent Gmbh
Knowledge is Power at Last for the Mortgage Loan Consumer
Information, technology, security and convenience coming together to help the consumer make the best decision about a mortgage loan. Housing Sacramento Magazine is joining with ExpressRealEstateLoan.com to provide the mortgage customer with the latest information and basic knowledge about mortgages. - May 04, 2013 - Housing Sacramento Magazine
SBM Investment Companies Commence Voluntary Chapter 11 Reorganization
SBM Investment Certificates, Inc. (“SBMIC”) and SBM Certificate Company (“SBMCC”) (together, the “SBM Investment Companies,” “Companies” or “SBM”) today announced that they have filed voluntary petitions under chapter 11 of the United... - May 03, 2013 - SBM Financial Group
Oregon City Insurance Agency Selected Among America's Best
Choices Insurance Agency, located in Oregon City, has been selected by Insurance Training Associates as one of the top insurance agencies in America based on positive customer reviews. - May 03, 2013 - Insurance Training Associates, LLC
Crowdfunding Group Turns Up the Heat on First Project
CrowdfunderCoop.com is launching its first crowdfunding campaign with an offering of high-tech Fireproof Storage Boxes. Funders can help the company move from completed R&D into full scale production by purchasing the initial run of the product. - May 03, 2013 - CrowdfunderCoop.com, Inc.
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Helps Window Company Receive Tax Exemption on Aircraft Purchase
Window Manufacturing Company Receives Tax Exemption on Purchase of Piper Mirage Airplane. - May 03, 2013 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Help Consulting Company Get Tax Exemption on Plane
Building Consulting Business Obtains Tax Exemption on Purchase of Columbia Aircraft. - May 03, 2013 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
InTouch Credit Union Leaders Honored with Business Women & Associate of Year Awards
InTouch Credit Union (ITCU) is proud to announce recent honors received by ITCU executives Diane Gerstner and Sherry Cassidy by the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA)’s Plano Charter Chapter. Gerstner was selected as one of the ABWA Plano Charter Chapter’s Women of the... - May 03, 2013 - InTouch Credit Union
Cedar Brook Financial Partners Welcomes Jo Ross
Client-relationship professional, Jo Ross, joins Cedar Brook Financial Partners. - May 03, 2013 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
Recordsforce to Present at Fusion 2013
Leading provider of document management and business process optimization services will be speaking and exhibiting at Fusion 2013, the premier event for financial operations professionals. - May 03, 2013 - Recordsforce
Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions "Cruise for Kids" Motorcycle Run to be Held May 19th
The Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions is hosting The 9th Annual Credit Union Cruise For Kids Motorcycle Poker Run on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Quaker Steak and Lube motorsports-themed restaurant in Pinellas Park. The Poker Run registration will begin at 10 am at Brandon Harley Davidson with Uncle... - May 03, 2013 - Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union
Campbell Global Network Emphasizes on Client Satisfaction and Product Enhancement
Campbell Global Network recently concluded its exhibit of the latest and most extensive customer service selection, product line, and innovations at London. - May 03, 2013 - Campbell Global Network
Dane Street Announces Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN as Vice President of Operations
Dane Street, a leading URAC accredited provider of Peer Review services to the Workers Compensation, Disability, Pharmacy, Auto and Group Health markets, today announced that Kathy Heiting Garcia, RN, BSN has joined Dane Street as Vice President of Operations. Kathy brings over 20 years of... - May 02, 2013 - Dane Street
Sequester Seminar for Small and Mid-Sized Companies
Fallout from the Sequester is likely to affect most Florida companies, and not in a good way. Small and mid-size companies are the least likely to anticipate the impact and therefore most likely to incur them without adequate defense. To arm small and mid-size business people with how to best... - May 02, 2013 - Laurence Consulting & Assoc, LLC
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) Announces Successful Drilling of the McCoy Blanding Oil Well
Texas Energy Group, LLC (TEG) would like to formally announce the successful drilling of the McCoy Blanding oil well located in Liberty County, Texas. - May 02, 2013 - Texas Energy Group, LLC
Woodlake Commodity Solutions Adds Up Multi-Lingual Enhancement to Mobile Trading Application
Woodlake Commodity Solutions a global leading provider of commodity and brokerage trading services that specializes in currency, futures and Contract for Difference, informed its traders today the launching of more enhanced mobile trading through iPhone trading application with additional multi-language application. - May 02, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions
National Futures and Commodities Exchange to Conduct Environmental Audit
In line with corporate directives, the CSSD (Corporate Safety and Security Division) will be conducting a series of Environmental Audit starting next month. All auxiliary offices will be subject to the bi-annual Environmental Audit initiatives. - May 02, 2013 - National Futures and Commodities Exchange
Presti & Naegele Panel Discussion About Obama's Health Care Act and the Federal Debt Crisis
A recent panel discussion hosted by top accounting firm Presti & Naegele has answered pressing questions about how the federal debt crisis and Obama's new Health Care Act impact small business communities. In the spirit of the present rising economic uncertainty, the talk addressed and clarified issues related to the national deficit, available insurance options, and tax implications. - May 02, 2013 - Presti & Naegele
Securities America’s Anderson Joins BISA Board
Securities America’s Mike Anderson, has been named to the Bank Insurance and Securities Association’s (BISA) Board of Directors. Mike Anderson joined Securities America in January 2012 and heads the Financial Institution and Business Growth Division. - May 02, 2013 - Securities America Inc.
Ian Wilson Joins Hitec Laboratories
Hitec Laboratories, a leading provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) software solutions to enterprises around the world, are pleased to announce that Ian Wilson, recently Business Development Director at Sopra Group, is joining the Hitec Team as Director of Sales, UK and Ireland. - May 02, 2013 - Hitec Laboratories
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Refinancing for a Self-Storage Facility in Moreno Valley, CA
Mercantile Capital Corporation, a leading provider of U.S. SBA 504 loans, recently closed a commercial loan for A-American, LP to refinance an existing mortgage on a self-storage property in Moreno Valley, California. - May 02, 2013 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
AIC Underwriters Hires Chief Marketing Officer
AIC Underwriters, LLC (AICU) announces the appointment of Thomas E. Hickey, CIC as the chief marketing officer. In his role, Mr. Hickey will be responsible for driving the overall marketing for AICU’s products and services. He will oversee business development and establish distribution... - May 02, 2013 - AIC Underwriters LLC
Sales are Brewing at Hilliker Corporation
St. Louis commercial real estate company helps with sale of 75,000-square-foot building to local brewing and bottling facility. - May 02, 2013 - Hilliker Corporation
Robert D. Edelheit, OptiMed, and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces: OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program
The OptiMed Essential Bronze Plus Program gives an option for Mid to Large employers with low group participation to potentially offer a cost saving Health Insurance plan to their full-time employees and comply with the employer provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). - May 01, 2013 - OptiMed Health Plans
Cherry Bekaert LLP Promotes John Richardson to Director of Risk Advisory Services
Accounting Industry Veteran to Provide Specialized Services for Firm’s Risk Advisory Group. - May 01, 2013 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
The 2112 Group Appoints Diana L. Mirakaj Chief Operating Officer; Promotes Amber Plante to Managing Editor
The 2112 Group, the leader in IT channel market research and professional services, today appointed Diana L. Mirakaj as the company’s first chief operating officer. Mirakaj, who had served on the 2112 advisory board, is a seasoned marketing, operations and business management professional... - May 01, 2013 - The 2112 Group
Online Investment Bank Goes Viral on LinkedIn - Wall Street Welcomes Banker Bay
Wall Street’s raving about this revolutionary new firm spreading like wildfire on LinkedIn, and seeing hundreds of deals through its online Alpha platform – and Banker Bay hasn’t even launched. - May 01, 2013 - Banker Bay
QuickBooks Online for iPad® App Helps Small Businesses Work Productively On-the-Go
Presti & Naegele Accounting Technology Consultants are excited to announce to small businesses that the QuickBooks Online for iPad is now available for small businesses to use on-the-go. The company believes this application will further support small business owners’ efforts to increase their productivity in keeping their books. - May 01, 2013 - PNATC
A Shower of Blessings from Woodlake Commodity Solutions
Many of Woodlake Commodity Solutions’ shareholders, a large portion are employees, are expected to get an early and “fat” paycheck this quarter as the Board of Directors today affirmed a quarterly dividend of thirty-eight cents ($0.38) per share on the Common Stock, payable on or after June 14, 2013 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 01, 2013. - May 01, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions
Woodlake Commodity Solutions Promising Changes at the Consumer Marketing and Sales Arena
Jordana Jenkins, Brandon James and Mia Brewster Take on Progressive Leadership Roles as Woodlake Commodity Solutions reveals promising changes to its Customer Marketing and Sales Division, spearheaded by Chris Wellington, Head, Global Customer Marketing and Sales. - May 01, 2013 - Woodlake Commodity Solutions