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San Diego Pawn Shop Owner Reports Increased Business at Pawn Shops
Luxury San Diego pawn shop owner Car Blackburn is reporting that San Diego pawn shops are seeing a surge in business as they shed their old image. - January 31, 2012 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
FXstreet.com Announces the Forex Person of the Year: Michael Greenberg
Michael Greenberg, Founder of Forex Magnates, has been named “Forex Person of the Year” 2011 by FXstreet.com. Forex Magnates is a specialized Forex news source and trading research firm. - January 30, 2012 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
Xsolla and ZipZap Partnership Allows Gamers to Pay for Virtual Currency with Cash
Partnership Will Help Gaming Publishers Expand Their Player Base to Tweens/Teens and Others Who Do Not Have a Credit Card or Bank Account, or Prefer to Pay with Cash - January 29, 2012 - ZipZap, Inc.
Increased Demand for Factoring Services Drives Record-Setting Year for Liquid Capital
2011 was a record-setting year for Liquid Capital, which saw a dramatic increase in factoring volume in both its U.S. and Canadian markets. The only full-service factoring company in the franchising industry, Liquid Capital grew by 45 percent in the U.S. from 2010 to 2011, and saw an increase of 20... - January 29, 2012 - Liquid Capital
Maxi Suites Hit the Leasing Market in Tampa Palms
With full occupancy in nine traditional executive suites, Tampa Palms Professional Center completes construction on eight oversized maxi suites. - January 29, 2012 - Tampa Palms Professional Center
Forex-Metal is Offering Professional Accounts for Experienced Traders
Forex-Metal is offering professional accounts with DMA variable spreads starting from 0.4 points. - January 29, 2012 - Forex-Metal
Free Live Webinar Trainings with the Tax Lien Lady
Entitled “Why Smart Investors Are Choosing Tax Liens in 2012.” This free one hour webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 31 from 2:00-3:00pm Eastern Time and again on Wednesday February 1 from 9:00 – 10:00 pm Eastern Time. - January 29, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com
Uniastrum Bank Reviews Results of 2011 Anti-Fraud Program
Last year Uniastrum staff thwarted 177 attempts by fraudsters to obtain a total Rb 80 million in retail credit. - January 29, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Nationally Recognized Forensic Loan Auditor Certification Training Class - March 2-4 - San Diego
This is a comprehensive 3-day training course designed to certify students as a "Forensic Loan Auditor." - January 29, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Equipment Leasing Rates to Remain Low in Light of Bernanke Announcement
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke announced Wednesday that interest rates are not likely to rise from their current record low until at least late 2014. The news came as an extension of nearly 18 months from the previous commitment to keep rates low until 2013. Since 2008, the Fed has attempted to... - January 28, 2012 - Taycor Financial
The Tallest Building in Latin America Chooses Wavetec’s Display Technology to Make a Content Rich Public Area
Wavetec’s Display technology will be used to create a landmark in Latin America - The Gran Torre de Santiago. The tower designed by Argentine architect César Pelli is a significant part of The Constanera Center complex, the biggest ongoing development in Chile, projected as the largest... - January 28, 2012 - Wavetec
Caisson Advises Rockspring on Industrial Investment Acquisition
Rockspring on behalf of Halifax Pension Nominees Ltd, advised by Caisson Investment Management, has acquired the freehold investment of six industrial properties at Walker Park, Blackburn, Lancashire from Rosedale Property Holdings and Downham Properties Limited, private clients of Bilsdale... - January 28, 2012 - Caisson Investment Management
Alex N. Sill Company Names Michael Perlmuter, JD, President
Third-generation family member, Michael Perlmuter, is promoted to President of Cleveland-based Alex N. Sill Company, North America’s leading provider of claims management services. - January 28, 2012 - Alex N. Sill Company
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance Launches New York Partnership Informational Website
The American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance has launched an informational website specifically for New York State residents interested in learning more about the New York State LTC Partnership program. - January 28, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Southwest Securities Managing Director Mark Grant to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" on Friday, 1/27 at 12 PM CT
Mark Grant, Managing Director of SWS Group, will appear live on Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies (www.winningstrategies.net) on Friday, January 27 at 12:00 p.m. CT. Listen live on www.winningstrategies.net CRN Digital Talk Radio Network on CRN 4, broadcast by affiliate stations listed at www. - January 27, 2012 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds Announces the Finalists of the "Top 50 California Attorneys Online of 2011"
Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds announces the finalists of “California’s Top 50 Criminal Defense Attorneys Online,” a list which their clients can use in researching the best attorney for their particular case. The Rynersons decided to put this list together because they know how difficult it can be to select the right attorney for a specific case. - January 27, 2012 - Greg Rynerson Bail Bonds
Free Webinar for Real Estate Investors: "Turn Key Opportunity for Today’s Market"
The webinar will be held on Wednesday February 8, 2011 from 9:00 – 10:30 pm Eastern Time, and participants can register at no cost at www.taxlienlady.com/WebinarTraining. - January 27, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com
Waldeck Tax Group to Offer Tax Preparation Special to Local Teachers and Students
With tax season 2012 just getting underway, Waldeck Tax is announcing an all inclusive, federal and state e-file special for all local teachers and students. The promotion will run through February 15, 2012. Local teachers will be able to have their personal federal and state taxes filed for a... - January 27, 2012 - Waldeck Tax
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Welcomes Two New Staff Members
McQuadeBrennan, LLP is proud to welcome two new staff members to their team. Kim Uttenweiler joins McQuadeBrennan as an Accountant. Kim has more than fifteen years experience in public accounting, including eight years with two of the current Big 4 firms. Prior to joining McQuadeBrennan, she was... - January 27, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
McQuade Brennan Staff Recognized as a SmartCPA in the Washington DC Business Community
Brian McQuade, CPA was recently selected as a top CPA in the Greater Washington area by SmartCEO magazine. Each year SmartCEO recognizes SmartCPAs who exemplify the roles of leaders, innovators and trusted advisors to their clients. For 2011, SmartCEO decided to ask their readers to share with them... - January 27, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
McQuadeBrennan, LLP Announces New Staff
McQuadeBrennan, LLP is proud to welcome three new staff members to their team. Rachel Sinks joins McQuadeBrennan, LLP as Director of Audit Services. Rachel has over twenty years experience in the accounting industry. Rachel has provided audit and consulting services to corporations and non profit... - January 27, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
Houston Insurance Agency to Expand Marketing Reach Into Social Networks
As one of the Houston's newest independent insurance agencies in the Houston Metro area, 1st Insure aims to put its customers and clients first when it comes to bringing better quality services. With the use of social marketing websites such as Twitter and Facebook 1st Insure can market and service policies on social networks. - January 27, 2012 - 1st Insure Houston Insurance
Premier Financial Insurance Launches Guaranteed Acceptance Health Care Coverage for Illinois Residents
Chicago-based health insurance company now offering Guaranteed Acceptance Health Care coverage. - January 27, 2012 - Premier Financial Insurance
Aspen Claims Service Expands Territory & Staff
Aspen Claims Service furthers its success by adding two additional states to their current coverage area, and adds two additional team members to their staff. - January 27, 2012 - Aspen Claims Service
Coming to Atlanta, GA ~ Mortgage Securitization Auditor Training Certification Class February 17-19, 2012
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC. has created a comprehensive training certification program entitled: Mortgage Securitization Auditor "MSA"- a 24-hour in-person intensive seminar held across the country. - January 27, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
CoreBrand Receives 2011 President’s Award from The Arc, One of America’s Largest Charities
Efforts on Behalf of Nationwide Charity Lead to Unique National Accolade for Brand Strategy Firm. - January 27, 2012 - CoreBrand
Uniastrum Bank Names Best Branch Performer of 2011
FY11 results show the lender’s Rostov-on-Don office posting a sustained upturn in core business segments. - January 27, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Closes Commercial Real Estate Loan in Plymouth, MI Worth Over $2.4 Million
Mercantile Capital Corporation, which ranks as 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 develop their own facilities, provided a commercial real estate loan for Master Automatic Machine Company... - January 27, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
FiPath for Advisors™ to Offer Social Media Archiving Service Through Arkovi
Provides members with a way to store, monitor and analyze their social media content in a compliant manner - January 27, 2012 - FiPath
Vali & Co. Joins Russell Bedford as Zimbabwean Correspondent
Russell Bedford accounting group welcomes its first correspondent in Zimbabwe. - January 27, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland Hires Todd Batchelor as Partner
National CPA Firm Audit Partner Joins The Firm’s Financial Services Group. - January 27, 2012 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Total Merchant Services of Mississippi Inc. Hits Significant Milestone in a Short Time
Total Merchant Services of Mississippi has hit a significant milestone and is happy to announce they have earned their 100th business customer in need of processing credit and debit cards. "This is a great day for all involved and proves hard work, great customer service, and going the extra... - January 27, 2012 - Total Merchant Services of Mississippi Inc.
Accident Insurance Company Hires Business Development Representative to Cover Tennessee
Insurance veteran, Pam Sadler, AAI, ARM, CPIA, has joined the AIC ranks as business development representative for the state of Tennessee. “What makes Pam a unique member of AIC’s growing team is that she brings an exceptional amount of industry expertise, capability and knowledge to... - January 26, 2012 - Accident Insurance Company
UAE Exchange & Union Bank of India Launch Real-time Account Credit Service FLASH Remit
Union Bank of India (UBI), the first public sector Bank in India to introduce FLASH Remit with UAE Exchange. The service shall be branded UNION FLASH Remit. UBI customers to now experience instant credit to accounts. - January 26, 2012 - UAE Exchange
AAC Revision Und Treuhand AG Named as First Russell Bedford Correspondent in Liechtenstein
Russell Bedford International appoints its first correspondent firm in Liechtenstein. - January 26, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Uniastrum Bank Reports 49% Jump in Small Business Loans in 2011
As of year-start 2012 the lender’s SB credit portfolio topped Rb 13 bn, with loan distributions totaling Rb 8.5 bn, up 22% on 2010. - January 26, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Clinical Financial Services (CFS) Expands Internationally with Office in Edinburgh, Scotland
Clinical Financial Services, LLC (CFS), a specialty service provider focused on the business and financial management activities for clinical trials, has expanded its global presence by opening a new office in Edinburgh, Scotland. April Mulroney, CA, CPA, having most recently served as Vice... - January 26, 2012 - Clinical Financial Services
Global Healthcare Investment Trends to Launch in Istanbul
Top 10 Plus One Global Healthcare Trends book. - January 26, 2012 - PHM International, Inc.
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. Children ages 6 – 12 will be given the opportunity... - January 26, 2012 - SWACHA
TaxLienLady.com Releases New Tax Lien Investing Videos
Joanne Musa, President and CEO of Tax Lien Consulting LLC and founder of TaxLienLady.com has just updated her free Tax Lien Investing Kit with 10 new videos on tax lien investing. The new Tax Lien Investing Secrets videos are 10 mini-lessons on topics such as, what you need to know before you... - January 26, 2012 - TaxLienLady.com
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Announces Merger Agreement
McQuadeBrennan, LLP, Certified Public Accountants and Judith Stanfield, founder of Stanfield and Phillips, Certified Public Accountants, are pleased to announce the merger of their accounting practices and Judith Stanfield’s admittance as a partner of McQuadeBrennan, LLP. Stanfield’s... - January 25, 2012 - McQuadeBrennan, LLP
TMS Funding Names Domenic Melillo VP of Wholesale Lending
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending channel of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Domenic Melillo as Vice President of Wholesale Lending. Mr. Melillo joins TMS Funding with over 30 years of success in mortgage sales management, operations, strategic development,... - January 25, 2012 - Total Mortgage
It’s Not Just Kids That Drown in Pools… Watch Your Dogs Too!
A warning and reminder to homeowners – swimming pools are dangerous for pets as well as kids – from leading homeowner advocacy group HomeSource. - January 25, 2012 - HomeSource Ltd
Circle City Tickets Welcomes Super Bowl XLVI to Indianapolis
Circle City Tickets, the oldest ticket broker in Indiana, prepares for the first ever Super Bowl at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 5. - January 25, 2012 - Circle City Tickets
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Hires Three New Brokers, Adding to Its Property and Professional Practice Groups
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) has increased its Brokerage division by hiring 3 new commercial brokers. Shane Holden, ARM joined the company on January 3, 2012. He comes to AUI with over 20 years of insurance and risk management experience in the retail agency, risk management and wholesale... - January 25, 2012 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Agcapita Farmland Fund Signs Purchase Agreement for 1,920 Acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan
Agcapita Farmland Fund is pleased to announce it has signed a purchase agreement for 1,920 acres in the RM of Chesterfield Saskatchewan as part of its fall 2011 acquisition program. - January 24, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP
A Newly Formed Company SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF is Actively Assisting Companies Affected by Declared Disasters by Processing Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Them
Due to the record number of disasters that occurred last year and continuing into this year there are SBA Disaster Loans available in most states of the country. While the property damage and home loan programs available after a disaster are well known the SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan for companies is little known. - January 23, 2012 - SBA LOAN AND DISASTER RELIEF
HRSB Partners with HealthView Services
HR Solutions & Brokerage, LLC partnered with HealthView Services to offer a new retirement health care assessment tool. This tool is revolutionary in estimating health care costs, which has historically been difficult to calculate. - January 23, 2012 - HR Solutions & Brokerage
Life House Funding Increases Revenue for 3 Straight Quarters with a Record Number of New Applicants
Life House Funding hits record revenue numbers and develops a technology that is revolutionizing the personal loan and small business loan market. - January 22, 2012 - Life House Financial Services
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is Pleased to Announce Its Second Highly Successful Closing
Agcapita Farmland Fund III is pleased to announce its second highly successful closing. Agcapita Farmland Fund III was opened to investors in October 2011 with a $20 million offering. Agcapita Fund III is the only farmland investment fund eligible for Registered Retirement Savings Plans (“RRSP”). Agcapita is one of Canada's most experienced farmland fund managers, launching its first fund in Q1 2008. - January 22, 2012 - Agcapita Partners LP