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Cleveland Financial Advisor Howard Slater Earns Coveted Master of Science in Financial Services Degree
Cleveland financial advisor Howard Slater, founder and partner of Cedar Brook Financial Partners, adds another academic designation to his list of accomplishments. - November 11, 2011 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
NorthWest Direct Marketing Joins Jobs4America Coalition
NorthWest Direct Marketing has joined the Jobs4america coalition, it was announced by Jeffrey Milberg, Vice President Sales. The company has made a commitment of adding 200 jobs in the Beaverton, OR and Dyersville, IA contact centers, as well as work at home agents over the next two... - November 11, 2011 - NorthWest Direct Marketing
Davis Brothers Buy Historic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop
Adam and Josh, Owners of Gold N Connection Pawn Shops, purchased the historic and iconic Happy Hocker Pawn Shop in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. - November 11, 2011 - GNC Pawn (gold n connection)
Forex-Metal: New Application - Open New Trading Account via Facebook
Forex-Metal has announced the launch of a new exclusive Facebook application to allow traders to open trading accounts directly from Facebook. - November 11, 2011 - Forex-Metal
Mercantile Capital Corporation Provides Commercial Real Estate Loan in Fort Walton Beach, FL Worth Over $300,000
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 Thompson’s Auto Service, LLC recently... - November 11, 2011 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
J.P. Turner Named “2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia” by Georgia Trend Magazine
Independent brokerage and investment banking firm J.P. Turner was nominated by home office employees and selected by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the best places to work in Georgia for the second year in a row. - November 11, 2011 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
Jim Cullum Joins Blue Skye Lending
Reverse Mortgage Specialist Joins Lakewood Ranch, Florida, Mortgage Company. - November 11, 2011 - Blue Skye Lending
Electronic Payment Systems Partners with Pink Ribbon Riders® to Provide Financial Assistance to Breast Cancer Patients
Electronic Payment Systems (EPS), a merchant service provider, proudly announces a new partnership with Pink Ribbon Riders (PRR)®, a 501 C3 non-profit organization that provides direct financial assistance to both men and women breast cancer patients. In addition to being a presenting sponsor for the 1st Annual Colorado Snow Run event upcoming March 2012, EPS has created a special Give Back Program enabling the PRR® to raise unlimited funds through merchant processing. - November 11, 2011 - Electronic Payment Systems (EPS)
H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Vaupell Acquires Russell Plastics
H.I.G. Capital announced that its portfolio company Vaupell Holdings, Inc. (“Vaupell”) has acquired Russell Plastics Technology Company, Inc. (“Russell”), a supplier of composite plastics products and assemblies serving primarily the aerospace and military markets. - November 10, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. and Charlesbank Sell Interest in Vision Source to Brazos Private Equity Partners
H.I.G. Capital and Charlesbank Capital Partners have sold their interest in Vision Source, a division of TLC Vision. An investor consortium led by Brazos Private Equity Partners purchased the division. - November 10, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Principia Delivers OIS Discounting to Support New Derivative Market Standards
Principia delivers web based OIS discounting for derivatives markets players to test the impact of switching to OIS. Principia's SaaS solution provides a backbone for portfolio management, risk management and accounting, incorporating the flexibility to apply the new valuation standards as the market makes the transition. - November 10, 2011 - Principia Partners LLC
Growing Against the Grain: a Story of Expansion in a Time of Recession
Pick up the newspaper or turn the radio on and it’s not news that the economy is still in a slump, and the job market is all but stalled. Even though the media has painted a picture of doom and gloom, at least until the government can make some headway on the job market or the proposed... - November 10, 2011 - Taycor Financial
Enquirica Research Paper Discusses Farmland as a Portfolio Allocation
Enquirica Research is pleased to release its research on the factors driving Canadian farmland values and western Canadian prices in particular. The report also deals with the role of farmland in a diversified portfolio - volatility, cross correlations and historical return profiles. Farmland... - November 10, 2011 - Enquirica Research
Sawgrass Cove Apartments Under New Ownership
Sawgrass Cove Apartments, a 336-unit community located in Bradenton, Florida, was recently acquired by Atlas Real Estate Partners and Andover Real Estate Partners. The acquisition represents the first formal partnership between Atlas and Andover. The two firms will work together to grow their... - November 10, 2011 - Greystar
Ennovent Invests in Barefoot Power
The funds will be used to provide renewable energy and lighting to off-grid communities in India. - November 10, 2011 - Ennovent Gmbh
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Launches First Chinese Language Web Site
Translated site will help advance the development of the outsourcing profession and industry in China, and promote IAOP in the region to non-English speakers. - November 10, 2011 - IAOP
Dorothy C. Behrens (Connie) of Abalos & Associates, PLLC Earns CPA Designation
Tax Supervisor of CPA Firm Now Able to Handle Independent Auditing, More Duties - November 10, 2011 - Abalos & Associates
ISMG Announces Release of Healthcare Information Security Today Survey Results
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of HealthcareInfoSecurity, announces the results of its inaugural Healthcare Information Security Today survey. The survey reveals the top information security trends, threats and priorities for hospitals, clinics, health plans and integrated delivery systems. - November 10, 2011 - Information Security Media Group
Uniastrum Bank Promises Loyal Depositors Higher Interest and New Account Holders Free Gifts
Effective November 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 anyone opening a Big Interest, Access, Pension Plus or Multicurrency deposit account will receive a welcoming gift. - November 10, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Managenable® Inc Launches Innovative and Affordable Risk Management Softwares
Managenable® Inc has released new comprehensive Risk and Control Management solutions that leverage the robustness of Microsoft Excel. These powerful objectives-centered applications are focused on qualitative assessments; they are simple, easy and effective to use, yet very affordable. - November 10, 2011 - Managenable Inc
H.I.G. Capital Sells Align Networks
H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm, announced the sale of its investment in Align Networks, Inc. The transaction adds to the firm’s long standing track record of successful workers’ compensation and healthcare service industry investments. - November 09, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Padgett is Moving and Looking for a Tenant
Padgett will be moving into the second floor unit and leasing the ground floor office space in this vibrant and growing business community. - November 09, 2011 - Padgett Business Services
TransNational Bankcard Adopts Adobe EchoSign to Improve Customer Service
Electronic signatures allow accelerated sales, lower costs, and better customer satisfaction - November 09, 2011 - TransNational Payments
IAOP Forms Alliance with APMG-International to Launch COS-FP Training and Certification Program
Latest Among Standardized Certification Programs for Outsourcing Industry - November 09, 2011 - IAOP
Texas Trust Credit Union Sees 75 Percent Jump in New Members Due to Bank Transfer Day, F.E.E. Syndrome Promotion
Bank Transfer Day ignited a surge in membership at Texas Trust Credit Union. In 30 days the credit union experienced a 75% increase in new members over the same time period a year ago. Nearly 1,300 consumers joined Texas Trust since the Bank Transfer Day initiative began. - November 09, 2011 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Thelma Jones, MD, FACP, Newest Inductee to be Featured in The American Society of Commerce Journal for Her Unique and Multiple Paths to Wellness
Options for Wellness is Dr. Thelma Jones expertise, see how her integrative Medical practices have gained a lot of attention in the Greater New York Area in the American Society of Commerce Journal. - November 09, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
Russell Bedford Video Highlights Global Pro Bono Work
International accounting network produces a film to show how its member firms are helping to make a difference - November 09, 2011 - Russell Bedford International
MJ Structured Settlement Annuities Partners with Florida Panthers
MJ Structured Settlement Annuities, Inc. (MJSSA) is stepping up to help support local area families and sports by partnering with the NHL Florida Panthers. The partnership includes ads and in house TV spots featuring MJSSA’s industry leading state of the art guaranteed financial products. The kickoff is a banner in the Saveology Iceplex in Coral Springs, FL. MJ Structured Settlement Annuities assists clients with creating a financial plan that offers security and a worry-free lifestyle. - November 09, 2011 - MJ Structured Settlement Annuities, Inc.
Costa Rican Dental Care is Offering a No-Cost Employee Dental Benefit Plan
During “Open Enrollment,” many companies are cutting back this year on their employee benefits to cut costs. By taking advantage of Costa Rican Dental Care no-cost dental plan option, people save thousands of dollars on major dental work costs by going to Costa Rica. - November 08, 2011 - Costa Rican Medical Care
Justina McCaffrey, Inc. Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc.), announced today the appointment of Gregory C. Woodward as the Company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Woodward, is principal owner of IMR, LLC., a U.S-based holding company that has agreed to acquire a 30% stake in Justina McCaffrey, Inc (JM, Inc) earlier... - November 08, 2011 - IMR, LLC
$500 Million Growth Equity Fund Raised by H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital, LLC, announced that it has successfully closed H.I.G. Growth Equity Fund II, L.P. (the “Fund”). The Fund held its final closing on June 30, 2011 with total aggregate commitments at its $500 million cap. - November 08, 2011 - H.I.G. Capital
Spectrum Commercial Lending Provides Clients Complete Financing Solutions for Business and Commercial Real Estate Purchases
Spectrum Commercial Lending, a national non-bank commercial lender located in Southern California provided their clients with a complete financial solution for their request to finance both a business purchase as well as the commercial real estate associated with the business. - November 08, 2011 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
What’s New in Sage MAS 90 Version 4.5?
BKD Technologies is pleased to present an informative webinar to help Sage MAS 90 and 200 users become more familiar with the latest features and enhancements in MAS 90 version 4.5. Join BKD for this free webinar on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 10 – 11 a.m. Central time. Attendees will... - November 07, 2011 - BKD, LLP
Fraud Awareness Week Casts Spotlight on White Collar Crime
DARTON GROUP Joins Ranks of Supporters for the November 6-12 Awareness Movement - November 07, 2011 - DARTON GROUP
InfoCube Consulting Employs Cognos Technologies to Help Companies Make Smarter Decisions
Specialist management accounting consulting company, InfoCube Consulting, announces new Cognos technology-based solutions available to help organizations significantly improve performance management. - November 07, 2011 - InfoCube.com.au
Dressler Construction Announces New Development Projects in Greater Charlotte Area
Dressler Construction has contracted with Red Bowl Asian Bistro and Carolina Eyecare Center for the development of both businesses' new locations. - November 06, 2011 - Dressler Construction
New- Cutting Edge Mortgage Securitization Training ~ Dec 3rd & 4th, 2011 ~ Las Vegas, NV
Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC, the industry leading experts in "Mortgage Securitization" research and training has created a comprehensive 2nd Tier Mortgage Securitization training certification program entitled: "AMBASSADOR Mortgage Securitization Auditor 'MSA.'" - November 06, 2011 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
UHY Advisors Hosts Free Tax Forum
UHY Advisors, a financial and business advisory firm with offices located throughout the U.S., is hosting its Tax Forum on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 12-6 p.m. EST. This annual conference takes place at the MSU Management Center located at 811 W. Square Lake Rd. in Troy, Mich. This free seminar is... - November 06, 2011 - UHY
AutoCricket.com to Attend Ad:Tech
AutoCricket.com announced their plans to attend the ad:tech conference and expo in November. - November 06, 2011 - AutoCricket.com
Generation Equity Advisors Expands Into Canada and Europe; Adds Nicolas Teboul to Its Investment Banking Team
Generation Equity Advisors expands its reach into Canada and Europe; adds Nicolas Teboul to its Investment Banking team to cover Technology companies. - November 06, 2011 - Generation Equity Advisors, LLC
Retirement Plan Educator Shannon Barry Joins Cedar Brook Financial Partners
Shannon Barry, a retirement plan educator, has joined one of Cleveland's largest independent wealth management firms, Cedar Brook Financial Partners, as a client manager. - November 06, 2011 - Cedar Brook Financial Partners LLC
UHY LLP Hosts Free Manufacturing Outlook 2012 Discussion
UHY LLP, a leading certified public accounting firm providing professional services to domestic and international companies, is hosting its annual Manufacturing Outlook 2012 on Thursday, November 10 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST at its Farmington Hills office, located at 27725 Stansbury Blvd.,... - November 06, 2011 - UHY
UHY LLP Hosts Free Accounting & Regulatory Update
UHY LLP, a leading certified public accounting firm providing professional services to domestic and international companies, is hosting its Accounting & Regulatory Update on Thursday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. This annual conference takes place at the MSU Management Center located at... - November 06, 2011 - UHY
New Sports Betting Exchange Seeks to Serve New Markets
The Sports Trading Exchange - Commission - Free Sports and Financial Trading - November 05, 2011 - Sports Trading Exchange
Willowsford Receives Two First Place Wins at Great American Living Awards
New Community’s “Inspired Living” Resonating with Industry and Homebuyers - November 05, 2011 - Willowsford
American Society of Commerce Has Recognized Cherie Lee Traylor, LCSW, of San Diego, California as a Fellow to be Featured in the American Society of Commerce Journal.
The American Society of Commerce Journal is the publication that distinguishes those individuals who contribute in building a better America. Cherry Trayler is a true professional and sets the standards in Psychotherapy. Ms. Cheri Lee Traylor, LMSW, who treats group and individual thearpy at... - November 05, 2011 - American Society of Commerce
WNC Founder and Chairman Wilfred Cooper, Sr. Inducted Into Affordable Housing Hall of Fame
Industry patriarch honored for pioneering the affordable housing industry. - November 05, 2011 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Auto Body Shops Use Facial Recognition Employee Time Clocks to Eliminate "Buddy Punching"
An auto body shop business with three locations in the Baltimore metropolitan area has succeeded at eliminating buddy punching through the use of Fareclock’s facial recognition employee time attendance system. Camden Body & Fender was founded in 1925 and is currently the oldest auto repair shop in Maryland. They made the switch to Fareclock earlier this year, and have no regrets. - November 05, 2011 - Fareclock
Paykings.com, a High Risk Merchant Accounts Processor Approves Companies Ignored by US Banks for Credit Card Processing, According to Paul Krueger
Paykings.com has announced new banking relationships in Europe and Asia that can allow traditionally "high risk" merchants to process online credit cards---those found in adult industries, pseudo-pharmaceuticals, and free trial continuity merchants. - November 05, 2011 - Merchant Payments Acceptance Corp
Mike Habib, EA Introduces Tax Planning & Tax Coaching Service
2011 year-end tax planning strategies for individual and business taxpayers. - November 04, 2011 - Mike Habib, EA Tax Relief Services