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Business Launch Party Supports Local Small Businesses
Lk13 Development & Coaching, an Oregon-based company, will be holding a business launch party to announce the introduction of its complete coaching, mentorship and development programs. The function will occur on Saturday, March 3, 2012, from 6:00-8:00pm at Blackbird Coffee in Sherwood, OR. - February 21, 2012 - Lk13 Development & Coaching
Boast Capital Reviews Taxpayers' Ombudsman Report on SR&ED
Boast Capital LP reviews the Taxpayers' Ombudsman Report which deals with issues of service and fairness within the Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) Tax Incentive Program. - February 21, 2012 - Boast Capital
PhoneSmart’s Tron Jordheim Hosts MiniCo Webinar Focused on Sales Training for Self Storage Professionals
On February 22, 2012, longtime self-storage industry sales professional Tron Jordheim, Director of Operations for PhoneSmart, will present a free webinar for self‑storage professionals. The presentation “Sales Practices You Need to Master” will address the following... - February 21, 2012 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Blackburn Group Inc. Announces a New Designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management
Blackburn Group Inc.’s Enterprise Risk Management and Claim Settlement Solutions partners are pleased to announce being designated as the number one resource in the Risk and Insurance Management Society Buyers Guide for Enterprise Risk Management. The new designation by the RIMS Buyers Guide... - February 20, 2012 - Blackburn Group Inc.
New Kansas City Insurance Agency Releases Device to Help Slash Auto Insurance Bills
Chris Jones Insurance Agency launched this service Auto insurance comparision service in Kansas City on 02/15/2012. - February 20, 2012 - Chris Jones Insurance Agency
Xforex Forex Trading Platform Offers Free $5,000 Practice Account
Investing in Online Forex trading can be a very risky affair for people who do not have a thorough understanding of the market dynamics and to eliminate this risk it is imperative to start trading with a practice or dummy account. XForex.com offers a $5000 practice or demo account for the beginners to experience the real market situations without the risk of losing a single penny. - February 19, 2012 - Xforex Trading
World Bank Report Suggests Hong Kong Remains One of the Best Business Environments for Paying Taxes
James Ngai, partner in Russell Bedford Hong Kong, comments on World Bank Paying Taxes survey. - February 19, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
FXstreet.com's Forex Best Awards 2012
FXstreet.com announces the second edition of the Forex Best Awards which highlights the best content and experts of the Forex English-speaking market in 2011. The nominees have been selected by the FXstreet.com content team for their quality and popularity on the website. Eleven categories and a... - February 19, 2012 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
Paragon Commercial Bank to Host Leadership Raleigh Alumni Association Seminar on Social Media
February 21 Event Explores Benefits and Uses of Social Media - February 19, 2012 - Paragon Bank
Rescue Capital’s COO Maureen Healy Adopts a Pig
Rescue Capital’s COO Maureen Healy Adopts a Pig to sponsor a public charity to help children and their families diagnosed with cancer. - February 19, 2012 - Rescue Capital
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Managing Partner to Participate in TiE Arizona Panel
Sandy Abalos to Discuss Money Management Skills with Entrepreneurs - February 19, 2012 - Abalos & Associates
Creekside Financial Advisors' Founder & CEO, Nan Cohen, Receives 2012 YWCA Women of Achievement Award
Nan Cohen, Cleveland-based Creekside Financial Advisor’s founder and CEO, is selected as one of six recipients of leadership and community service award. - February 19, 2012 - Creekside Financial Advisors, LLC
Cheryl Shuman Launches Green Asset International Inc.
Green media executive Cheryl Shuman announced today the formation of Green Asset International Inc. (GreenAssetInc.com). - February 18, 2012 - Cheryl Shuman Inc.
Largest Solar Canopy in Kansas City Area Supports 75kW Solar Array in Crossroads Arts District
Travois Holdings, Inc., a private Kansas City-based company with 32 employees, has added an extensive renewable energy system to power its headquarters, located at 310 W. 19th Terrace in the Crossroads Arts District. Solar and Wind KC, owned by Andrew Homoly of Homoly Construction, installed... - February 18, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
Cypress College Recognizes Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager as Garden Grove Citizen of the Year
Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager Sandy Thomas will be recognized as the Garden Grove Citizen of the Year at Cypress College Foundation’s 37th Annual Americana Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 25 at the Disneyland Hotel. - February 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Denver, CO Worth Over $441,000
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, closed a commercial loan for Big Buzz Brands recently for $441,400 in total... - February 18, 2012 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Cashfreeholidays.com - Now There is a Travel Portal Which Offers Holiday Packages with the Real Option to Pay in Easy Emis, to Meet with "Consumer’s Real Need"
Building on its commitment for optimizing the buying experience for the travelers; specializing in destination travel, family vacations and corporate travel, the company provides other value added financial services like arranging loans to meet the fund requirement of the consumers, helping them to meet their travel needs. The company in unique in its category which sells Holidays & Loans both at the same time and on the same platform, by their portal www.cashfreeholidays.com - February 18, 2012 - cashfreeholidays.com
Russell Bedford Selects Correspondent Firm in Latvia
ECB SIA has been appointed as the correspondent firm of the Russell Bedford International accounting network in Latvia. - February 18, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Granada Mall Enhances Its Customers’ Visual Experience Through Wavetec’s Display Technology
NAWAT has provided Granada Mall with two custom designed, high resolution WAVETEC LED video walls, which offer an ideal way to enhance the visual aesthetics and experience of visitors. The video walls are located in the main lobby of the mall and have already become the center of attraction for all the visitors coming to the mall. - February 18, 2012 - Wavetec
Mazuma Capital Funds Heavy Machinery Transactions for U.S. Central Appalachian Thermal Coal Producer
Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, today announced that it has funded over $12.5 million dollars for a U.S. high quality thermal coal producer. The coal producer sought several funding sources that had expertise in funding newer companies. They had many challenges present in the... - February 17, 2012 - Mazuma Capital
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Hires 3; Announces Scholarship Recipient; Publishes Salary Surveys
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment hire three new employees. Announces scholarship recipient, David Dosher. Publishes updated US C-Level insurance salary surveys. - February 17, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Welcomes New Executive Vice President Richard E. Musgrove
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc. (hotelAVE) is pleased to announce that Richard E. Musgrove, CHA, CPM, CCIM, RPA has joined the company as Executive Vice President. According to Michelle Russo, President of hotelAVE, “Rich Musgrove comes to the company with extensive asset management... - February 17, 2012 - hotelAVE
Another Eleven Onboard with Erado Social Media Compliance
Erado the nation's lead service in SaaS based archiving of electronic communications, formally announces its exclusive agreement to provide social media compliance services to 11 new broker-dealers. - February 17, 2012 - Erado
Blue Skye Loan Officers Named Five Star Mortgage Professionals
Five Star Mortgage Professionals designation recognizes mortgage professionals who provide quality service to clients. - February 17, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending
WNC Provides $8 Million in Tax Credit Financing for Completion of 52,400-Square-Foot Navos Behavioral Health Care Campus in Burien, Wash.
New facility to accommodate relocation of Navos Mental Health Solutions, retain 175 jobs. - February 17, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Forum Receives Encouraging Drill Results on Inuit Owned Lands Nearby the Kiggavik Deposits-North Thelon Project, Nunavut
Forum Uranium Corp. is providing drill results on Inuit-owned lands held under an exploration agreement with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) on Forum's district-scale North Thelon project adjoining Areva Resources Canada's Kiggavik uranium deposit. Forum drilled nine holes totalling 2,036 metres on... - February 17, 2012 - Forum Uranium
NIPA Expands TPA Business Owner Services to Include 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©
The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is expanding its TPA Business Owner Resources to include the 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©, an exclusive online, 401(k) sales and service training program that will allow TPA firms to grow referrals and improve client services by providing financial advisers with valuable professional development. - February 17, 2012 - National Institute of Pension Administrators
Deltastock Offer MetaTrader 4 Mobile Platform
One of the most popular Forex trading platforms is available to iPhone and iPad users. - February 17, 2012 - Deltastock
StratexSystems Consultancy Partner's Productivity Improved by 20-30% with StratexPoint
Strategy Execution and Risk Management Software Provider, StratexSystems, explain how their product, StratexPoint, has enabled a key partner to improve their productivity by up to 30%. - February 17, 2012 - StratexSystems
RedGiant Analytics Inc. Establishes an Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
RedGiant Analytics, Inc (“RG”), a Madison-based business analytics firm announced the establishment of an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The office located in the capital city of Malaysia will be the focal point for sales and support in the region for RG’s innovative spatial and predictive business analytics solutions. These solutions primarily serve the retail, consumer package, casino-gaming, telecommunications, and logistics sectors. - February 16, 2012 - RedGiant Analytics Inc
Just Military Loans Launches New Referral Program
In order to find new people who are interested in Just Military Loans, the company has launched a new referral program. Each person who signs up for the referral program earns $25 cash (up to $250 per month) for each friend who gets approved for a loan and completes the online contract. - February 16, 2012 - Just Military Loans, Inc.
Citrin Cooperman Partner Terry Silver Presents at Elite Financial Advisor Conference
Philadelphia CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Forensic Accountant Addresses Financial Advising of Divorced or Divorcing Clients - February 16, 2012 - Citrin Cooperman
FIACYCP, S.A. Joins Russell Bedford CPA Group as Correspondent in Nicaragua
Russell Bedford accounting network appoints correspondent firm in Nicaragua. - February 16, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
iOption Wins Prestigious Award and Named "Best Binary Broker" by FxEmpire New Service
In early February, iOption was notified by the staff at FxEmpire that they have been selected to receive an award as the "Most Reliable Broker" as part of the annual Broker competition held by FxEmpire, the leading news and media service in the forex markets. As the competition continues... - February 16, 2012 - iOption Ltd
Solid Macro Conditions Expected in 2012 Despite Likely Volatility
Updated report from Investing Daily refreshes advisory outlook on 5 high yield stocks that pay dividends. - February 16, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
Mortgage Professionals Form Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers Leadership and Education Amid Turmoil in Financial Industry - February 16, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Texas Trust Brings 43,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs to Its Members
Texas Trust members can access cash from just about anywhere in the U.S. at no cost through the Allpoint surcharge-free ATM network. - February 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Baker Stearns Capital’s Gold Leverage Fund Shows Record Growth
With a posted annual gain of almost 46.8 percent, Baker Stearns’ Gold Leverage Fund records another exceptional year of increased returns and award winning client satisfaction worldwide. - February 16, 2012 - Baker Stearns Capital
CFLA Offers Commercial Business Licenses to West Coast Markets
The Nation's Premier Forensic Loan Audit and Mortgage Securitization Wholesaler and Loan Auditor Certification Training for Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals offers commercial business licenses to West Coast Markets. - February 15, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "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 that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
BNP Paribas Real Estate Recruits Gerardine Davies as Head of Investment Management in the UK
BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Gerardine Davies as head of UK investment management. The move is part of the leading international real estate adviser’s strategy to boost its transactional business and build on the international reach of the investment management team. BNP Paribas... - February 15, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Uniastrum Bank Posts Retail Time Deposit Portfolio Growth of 27.5% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s retail time deposit portfolio weighed in at Rb 32.4 bn, up Rb 7 bn year-on-year. - February 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Bermudo & Quijada y Asociados Named Correspondent of Russell Bedford in Seville, Spain
Seville-based multi-discipline practice joins Russell Bedford International accounting group as correspondent firm. - February 15, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
CFLA Announces Details Regarding the New Obama Settlement Which Does Not Preclude Borrowers from Still Suing Banks & MERS
The Obama Agreement does not prevent any action by individual borrowers who wish to bring their own lawsuits. State attorneys general also preserved, among other things, all claims against MERS, and all claims brought by borrowers. - February 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Integrated Financial Group Holds The Annual 2012 Consortium Retreat; LPL Financial Advisors Share Best Practices
Over 50 members of their consortium of LPL financial advisors and staff converged upon the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Hotel in Buckhead for the annual educational retreat held January 26th thru 28th. The Integrated Financial Group's 2012 Consortium Retreat is considered to be the highlight for the year among the independent advisor members. "It represents the essence of the consortium" - 'the Brain Trust' stated Don Patrick, Managing Director. - February 14, 2012 - Integrated Financial Group
Strategic Conversations Focus of Upcoming Webinar for Bankers in the Small Business Segment
Clarity Advantage to share conversation strategies bankers can use with small business prospects and customers in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - February 13, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Offers Ways to Reduce Insurance Cost
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance executive director to address ways to reduce the cost of long term care insurance protection. Jesse Slome offers smart ways to save when comparing LTC insurance. - February 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Financial Planning Association of Florida to Promote Professional and Consumer Awareness at Annual Trip to Tallahassee
Financial Planning Association of Florida leaders will be participating in their 6th Annual trip to Tallahassee on February 27 and 28. As a trusted resource in promoting the financial planning process and related issues to the State of Florida consumers and government officials, the FPA of Florida will advocate for the benefits of the financial planning profession and Florida consumers. - February 13, 2012 - Financial Planning Association of Florida
Canadian Mid-Market M&A Firm Receives Prestigious Awards
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, announced today that Office of the Year is awarded to CFA Oakville (Toronto), Ontario. In addition, Oakville-based Douglas Nix, CFA’s Vice Chairman, was named Dealmaker of the Year. These... - February 12, 2012 - Corporate Finance Associates
RateGenius Loan Services Begins 2012 with Over 100 Lenders Nationally - Auto Refinance Opportunities - Part of Many Financial Institutions New Year Growth Strategies
Last year proved to be hugely successful for RateGenius as they grew exponentially and welcomed 100 new lenders onto their already established auto-refinance program. With the developed national lender network, RateGenius has helped nearly 11,000 customers save money by funding over $2 Billion in... - February 12, 2012 - rateGenius