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Farmers & Merchants Bank Sponsors Summer Stage Country Concert Benefiting Pathways to Independence

Get your honky-tonk on with Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) this Memorial Day weekend to benefit Pathways to Independence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, healthcare, therapy and mentoring for young women victimized by abuse and neglect. Hosted by “Friends of... - May 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank

MRG Document Technologies Partners with The Stonehill Group to Offer Cost Effective Closing and Post-Closing Solutions for Mortgage Lenders Nationwide

The StoneHill Group, a nationwide provider of quality control audits, fulfillment, due diligence and FHA insuring solutions for mortgage originators, announced a strategic alliance with MRG Document Technologies (MRG), a leading provider of mortgage document preparation software and mortgage... - May 17, 2012 - The StoneHill Group

Industry Pros Continue Migration to WallachBeth Capital; More New Hires for Go-To Execution Experts

WallachBeth Capital LLC (“WB”), the institutional brokerage/execution firm specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equities and options, announced its further expansion with the recent hiring of Jennica Ross, who will oversee strategic client relationships, and options and merger... - May 17, 2012 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.

Randy Cochran Joins The Transition Companies

Randy Cochran has joined The Transition Companies, LLC (“TTC”) and has been appointed Senior Managing Director. - May 17, 2012 - The Transition Companies

Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors Announces the Addition of 4 Realtors

The Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors is proud to announce the addition of four Ann Arbor area real estate agents. Joining Reinhart are Nancy Burghardt, Pia Crum, Toni Golden, and Reesha Sullivan. - May 17, 2012 - Charles Reinhart Company, Realtors

TaxLienLady.com Announces New Update to Buying Tax Liens Online

The course has been updated just in time for Florida online tax sales which are starting now and run through the first of June. Florida is the state that has the most online tax sales, with 54 counties that conduct their tax lien sales online – all in the month of May. - May 17, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com

Greenbird Financial Launches More Enhanced Live Streaming Trading Tool

Greenbird Financial, a leading provider of premier commodity and brokerage trading services, recently announced the launching of its new and more developed real-time trading tool application, the Live Streaming via its website. - May 17, 2012 - Greenbird Financial

CAPCO Agrees £70 Million Revolving Credit Facility with BNP Paribas and HSBC

Capital & Counties Properties PLC has agreed a new five year £70 million revolving credit facility with BNP Paribas and HSBC Bank PLC, secured on certain assets at Covent Garden. - May 17, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate

SIA Group Named to Elite Builders Reserve List by Builders Mutual Insurance Company

Firm Earns Elite Recognition as Top 10 Agency, an Exclusive Group Whose Members Are Considered Absolute Best in the Business - May 17, 2012 - SIA Group

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to Host International Fiscal Association USA Triangle Region Meeting

National CPA Firm to Hold Inaugural Meeting of Chapter at Raleigh Office June 20 with Expert Discussing Latest Improvements to Tax Rules for the United Kingdom. - May 17, 2012 - Cherry Bekaert LLP

Diamond Joins FFRN

Mel Diamond Joins Freedom Financial Radio Network - May 17, 2012 - Freedom Financial Radio Network

DiCicco, Gulman & Company’s Fourth Annual A&E Summit to Focus on the Upcoming Election Year

Thomas P. O’Neill III to Discuss Impact of Election on A&E Industry - May 17, 2012 - DiCicco, Gulman & Company LLP

Cannon Realty & Associates Welcomes Realtor Tessa Marriott

Another Great Move –Tessa Marriott Joins Cannon Realty & Associates of The Woodlands, Texas. - May 17, 2012 - Cannon Realty & Associates

International Value Investor, Charles de Vaulx, Presents to Creekside Financial Advisor Clients

Charles de Vaulx, Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager of International Value Advisors, LLC shared his outlook and investment strategies with Cleveland boutique financial services firm. - May 17, 2012 - Creekside Financial Advisors, LLC

Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes Nine Commercial Loans in April to Finance Projects Valued at Over $38.8 Million

Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. SBA 504 loans to small business owners reports it closed 9 commercial loans in April worth more than $38.8 million in total project costs. - May 17, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation

Voyage Manager Partners with AST

Voyage Manager Ltd. has partnered with global satellite communications company, Applied Satellite Technology Ltd (AST Ltd), in order to provide Voyage Manager with access to Iridium as well as other major satellite communication platforms. - May 17, 2012 - Voyage Manager

Cheryl Shuman Signs Global “First Look” Strategic Alliance Contract with Rapid Fire Marketing (RFMK)

Shuman will Act as Company Spokesperson and to Conduct Product Placement, Marketing and Consulting Services - May 16, 2012 - Cheryl Shuman Inc.

Paragon Commercial Bank Holds Presentation on Harvesting Retirement Income

Mark Staples of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC Discusses Planning for Retirement - May 16, 2012 - Paragon Bank

KTC Capital Group Survey Reveals Investor Anticipation Stays Solid

Investor expectations for the balance of 2012 and well into 2013 stay solid as revealed by a recent survey of investors by KTC Capital Group. - May 16, 2012 - KTC Capital Management

Growth Capital, Exit Alternatives Among Top Concerns at M&A Insight 2012

Attendees at M&A Insight 2012 weighed in on top challenges related to exiting their businesses at the May 3 discussion featuring panelists from Consolidated Graphics, Doeren Mayhew firm TR Moore & Company, Haynes and Boone, and Main Street Capital Corporation. With nearly 100 business... - May 15, 2012 - Doeren Mayhew

HDFC ERGO Comes to the Rescue of Howrah Farmers Reeling from Excess Rainfall

HDFC ERGO provided relief to West Bengal farmers by settling their claim for kharif season losses incurred in last year's excessive rainfall. The company had insured Aman paddy crops under the govt. approved Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme. - May 15, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited

Tax Lien Investing Complimentary Webinar

There will be a complimentary webinar on tax lien investing on Thursday, May 17 at 9pm by Joanne Musa of TaxLienLady.com. Concerned about the economy? Sick and tired of watching the money in a retirement account disappear? Want to learn how to prepare for what's ahead, protect retirement, and... - May 15, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com

MiniCo Webinar for Insurance Agents to Discuss Hail and Other Perils Impacting Self Storage Risks

On May 30, 2012, MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC, will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents who want to learn about the wide variety of exposures impacting self-storage risks including many that are unique to the industry. The webinar Hail Happens and Other Perils Self-Storage... - May 15, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC

CarFinance247.co.uk Warns Car Buyers to More Than Just Kick the Tyres When Buying Second Hand

In a tough economic climate, every penny counts, and many Brits are turning to part-worn tyres as a way to economise on their motoring costs. However, as independent research* has revealed, in a sample of part-worn tyres, 98% were being sold illegally – potentially endangering lives. - May 14, 2012 - Car Finance 247

Lee Wealth Solutions Opens New Location Expanding Customer Access to Comprehensive and Objective Financial Services

At a time when saving for the future seems difficult, it still remains necessary. Lee Wealth Solutions is a boutique style financial planning firm that offers personal and confidential financial planning and investment services to people of all income levels from across the country. Lee Wealth Solutions gets to know their clients, their needs, goals and objectives before coming up with a plan for their future. The time to start planning for you and your family's future is now. - May 14, 2012 - Lee Wealth Solutions

Attorney Operated ~ Learn How to Perform a Mortgage Securitization Audit (May 25th-27th) ~ Las Vegas, NV

CFLA, Inc has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: "Mortgage Securitization Auditor 'MSA' - a 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country." - May 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Ambassador MSA Training Certification (Tier II) - 2 Day Class - June 16-17, 2012 - Las Vegas, NV

CFLA, Inc, the industry leading experts in "Mortgage Securitization" research and training has created a comprehensive 2nd Tier Mortgage Securitization training certification program. - May 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC

Uniastrum Boosts SME Credit Portfolio 125% in 2011

As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s small and medium enterprise credit portfolio tipped the scales at Rb 37.66 bn. Results for this segment show the lender issuing some Rb 28 bn to the SME community in 2011. - May 14, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank

BP Investments Launches Super Sports Pak™ and Super Sports Pak Plus™

BP Investments introduces the Super Sports Pak™ and Super Sports Pak Plus™ Energy & Weight Loss Supplements to the existing Virgin Extracts™ product line. - May 13, 2012 - BP Investments

Tax Resolution Firm in Charlotte Teams Up with SEO Firm to Notify Locals of Tax Relief Options

It will soon be easier for Charlotte-area residents to find professional assistance with tax problems and back tax returns. Taxation Solutions, Inc., a local tax resolution service specializing in tax settlement and tax relief issues, recently launched an online marketing campaign in conjunction... - May 13, 2012 - Taxation Solutions, Inc. - NC

Tax Resolution Expert in Overland Park, KS, Hires SEO Firm to Improve Its Web Presence

Taxpayers in Overland Park and the surrounding area will soon have an easier time finding the tax resolution services they need. - May 13, 2012 - Taxation Solutions, Inc. - KS

HDFC ERGO Launches “Health Claim Services” - in-House Health Claim Servicing Department

HDFC ERGO General Insurance, 4th largest private sector general insurance company in India announced the launch of Health Claim Services (HCS) - its in-house health claim servicing department. The main objective behind this initiative is to facilitate faster and transparent claim settlement process. - May 13, 2012 - HDFC ERGO General Insurance Company Limited

AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Completes SSAE-16 Certification

AHS demonstrates a higher level of assurance and operational visibility. - May 12, 2012 - AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions Medical Billing

Tucker Albin Announces Launch of New Website

Tucker, Albin and Associates, a well-known commercial collection agency, located in Richardson, Texas has recently unveiled a new, completely redesigned website with improvements designed to enhance the user-interface and improve the overall customer experience. - May 12, 2012 - Tucker, Albin and Associates, Inc.

UAE Exchange Extends FLASHremit in Philippines

- Joins hands with "Asia United Bank" and "Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co" - Account credit in real time - SMS notification to both parties on account credit - May 12, 2012 - UAE Exchange

Citrin Cooperman Partner James Revels Speaks to Physicians and Health Care Workers About Financial Health

Philadelphia CPA Addresses Financial Well-Being during Series of Lunch and Learns Presented to Children’s Surgical Associates Physicians and Staff - May 12, 2012 - Citrin Cooperman

Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Houston, TX Worth $660,000

Mercantile Capital Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or refinance their own facilities, closed a commercial loan for Stage Directions, Inc. recently for $660,000 in total... - May 12, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation

Haskell & White SEC Roundtable Series Examines the Resurgence in Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP Financial Measures are back, according to the latest SEC Roundtable presented by Haskell & White LLP, one of Southern California’s largest independently owned accounting, auditing and tax consulting firms. The April 25th program provided financial executives with a detailed look... - May 12, 2012 - Haskell & White

Excend Engaged as Investment Bank for Multi-Billion Dollar Judgment Litigation Funding

Excend to provide investment banking services for litigation capital requirements - May 12, 2012 - Excend

Buy Me a Drink App to Launch in Asia on May 16 at the Butter Factory

Location-based nightlife socializing App Buy Me a Drink (BMD) is set to launch to the Asian market on May 16th at Singapore Superclub - The Butter Factory. - May 11, 2012 - WAAVE Holdings Pte Ltd

Paper Trace Investigations LLC Launches

Paper Trace Investigations LLC is a Minnesota company that will provide investigative services to both commercial and private clients. Services include surveillance, witness statements and interviews, asset searches, skip tracing, undercover assignments and process service. - May 11, 2012 - Paper Trace Investigations

Ernst & Young Announces Finalists for the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Orange County

Ernst and Young announces 15 finalists for the 2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Orange County, Calif. Award winners will be announced at a special gala on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at the St. Regis Resort in Laguna Niguel. - May 11, 2012 - Ernst & Young LLP

The Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers HARP 2.0 Refinancing

Members of the Mortgage Alliance Are Handling Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) Loans for Homeowners Who Would Like to Refinance to Lower Interest Rates - May 11, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida

Direct Deposit Sees Vast Jump According to SWACHA Survey

Consumers continue to reduce the risk of lost or stolen checks by increasingly using Direct Deposit via ACH according to a recent survey from Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country. The results of the 2011 Consumer Insights... - May 11, 2012 - SWACHA

Roundstone Management, Ltd. Announces LongView Agency’s National General Agency Agreement

Roundstone Management’s LongView Agency is pleased to announce a new joint underwriting agreement with a rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best insurance company resulting in a collaboration of strength and stability. - May 11, 2012 - Roundstone

Peter Lyddy Joins Blue Skye Lending

5-Star Mortgage Professional Joins Mortgage Brokerage Firm in Lakewood Ranch, Florida. - May 11, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending

Building a Super-Referral Network Topic of Business Banking Webinar to be Held on May 17, 2012

Clarity Advantage to share techniques business bankers can use to quickly expand and focus referral networks, as well as strategies that will position them as “the ones” to refer to in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - May 11, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation

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