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Strategies for Self-Storage Success in a Hard Economy the Topic of Next MiniCo Webinar
The next webinar in the MiniCo webinar series for self-storage professionals will feature longtime self-storage management professional Stephan A. Ross, owner of Cutting Edge Self Storage Management, discussing the key actions that self-storage operators can take to help their businesses thrive in... - September 15, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Fiduciary Duty: What Does It Really Mean?
EL CAP Announces Release of In-Depth Report. - September 14, 2010 - EL CAP, Inc.
Cash Register Systems Selects Vendor Safe Technologies to Deliver PCI-DSS Solutions to Its Merchant Customers
Vendor Safe to provide simplified, low-cost PCI DSS compliance via SaaS - September 14, 2010 - Vendorsafe.com
Lance Futures Bags the Best Online Broker Award in Europe
Lance Futures was recently awarded as Best Online Broker in Europe due to its never-ending commitment to brokerage related innovations. The award was given by a group of independent brokers and investors in Europe, the Broker Community. - September 14, 2010 - Lance Futures
ICM Space Representative Takes to the Skies in Run Up to Google Lunar X Prize Team Summit
Sarah Fry, senior representative for Isle of Man-based ICM Space, has jetted off to the World Satellite Business Conference, which is taking place in Paris between 6th and 10th September 2010. - September 14, 2010 - ICM Group
Reducing Energy Costs Through Self-Storage Roofing Retrofits - the Topic of MiniCo Webinar
Self-storage operators may not realize it, but their roofing may be costing them money and profits. On September 22, 2010, Bill Shanko, Regional Manager for leading national roofing contractor D.C. Taylor Co., and Gary Shultz, a representative for Carlisle SynTech, Inc., will present a free webinar... - September 14, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Uniastrum Cements Its Position in Saint Petersburg Auto Finance Market
The Bank dramatically increased its share of the Saint Petersburg auto credit market just two months after launching its Uni SPG loan program. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Increases Payment Card Spending Limits
The Bank is now offering loyal customers 25% more credit. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Uniastrum Bank Places 31st by Credit Portfolio Volume in RBC Top-500 Rankings
New data released by RosBusinessConsulting news agency show Uniastrum’s overall credit portfolio expanding over 60% year-on-year as of July 1, 2010. - September 13, 2010 - Uniastrum Bank
Colvin & Co.'s Farmland Outlook for 2010 and Beyond Conference
Colvin & Co. LLC cordially invites the public to attend the Farmland Outlook for 2010 and Beyond conference on September 20, 2010 at The Allerton Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. The conference is an exclusive event, open to the public at No Cost. The conference will address the world’s... - September 13, 2010 - Colvin & Co. LLC
Hoffman Asset Management Launches Managed Futures Program to Overcome the "Small Account Conundrum"
Award winning Commodity Trading Advisor Dean Hoffman, through his firm Hoffman Asset Management, is launching a managed futures product for smaller investors. “This is an underserved market, as most individually managed trend following programs have minimums of $1,000,000 or more,” says Hoffman. - September 12, 2010 - Hoffman Asset Management
Westcore Capital Limited Declares Commodity Trading Operations in Asia Pacific Region
Due to constant demands, the Westcore Capital Limited announced today its plans to put up the first ever commodity management office in Asia Pacific Region. The plan is part of the Westcore Capital Limited’s expansion, logistics, marketing and distribution and risk management services program within Asia pacific region, including Australia. - September 12, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
Westcore Capital Limited's Alternative Investment Strategy Fund Captivates Billion of Assets
Despite the ups and downs of the financial market industry, Westcore Capital Limited Alternative Investment Fund, focused on managed futures has attracted one billion in assets. - September 12, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
Westcore Capital Limited Names New Chairman of Risk Management Department
Mr. Alberto Larson, a trading expert, financial strategist and a veteran in the brokerage industry, is Westcore Capital Limited's new Risk Management Department Chairman. In his capacity, Mr. Larson has been an associated person registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a member of the National Futures Association. Mr. Larson is responsible on overseeing client’s strategy, hedge funds, managed futures funds, client-relations and sales. - September 12, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
Technology Association of Georgia Selects Director of Economic and Community Resources
The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has announced today that Chelsea Arkin has been hired as Director of Economic and Community Resources for the organization. In this role, Arkin is responsible for producing the State of the Industry: Technology in Georgia Report. This report, which is... - September 12, 2010 - TAG think
Seattle's Synergetic Finance Adds Business Consulting & Valuation and M&A Services
To better serve its business partners and clients, The Synergetic Finance Companies have added business consulting and valuation and merger and acquisition services to the firm’s offerings. Along with this addition, company president Joe Maas has rebranded Synergetic Finance, formerly known... - September 12, 2010 - Synergetic Finance
300 Jobs Saved as FRP Advisory Facilitates Sale of Calyx Group to Better Capital Fund
FRP Advisory, the specialist restructuring, recovery and insolvency firm, facilitates the sale of the trade and assets of certain subsidiaries of Calyx Holdings Limited to a vehicle of Becap Fund LP, a dedicated fund of Better Capital Limited. - September 12, 2010 - FRP Advisory LLP
valuescope Launches Free News-Service for M&A Deals in the International Banking Sector
Current events on international banking M&A-deals, easily accessible and organized on one platform. - September 12, 2010 - valuescope GmbH
Crescent State Bank Named to The Financial 100
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (http://www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the company was ranked No. 21 in The Financial 100 rankings by Business North Carolina magazine. Based on... - September 11, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Dorman Financial Management, P.A, Helps Disadvantaged Residents Obtain Crucial Identification Documents
Dorman Financial Management volunteers at IDignity to help unfortunate residents obtain important state and federal documents which links them to critical services. - September 11, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
eZuce Inc. Introduces OpenUC Enterprise Communications
eZuce delivers the industry’s first open unified communications enterprise solution providing a lower total cost of ownership and available as CaaS offering. - September 11, 2010 - eZuce Inc.
Managed DSE Services Will Help to Mitigate Risk and Cut Costs
New Cardinus Service Maintains Compliance at Lowest Possible Cost, Multiple Levels of Intervention Ensure Appropriate Response - September 11, 2010 - Cardinus Risk Management
New Publication by Insure4USA.com Details How Long Does a DUI Affect Auto Insurance Rates
DUI or driving under influence of alcohol or drugs is unfortunately the number one cause of traffic related accidents in the United States, many of them leading to fatalities. With the ever increasing statistics of traffic related deaths every year, insurance companies have come down hard on... - September 11, 2010 - Insure4USA
Lance Futures Launches Manage Futures Fund with Transparency and Liquidity
Lance Futures has recently launched a new managed futures fund equipped with daily transparency with mark to market evaluation, weekly redemptions and subscriptions. - September 11, 2010 - Lance Futures
Former J.G. Wentworth Vice President Joins Rescue Capital
Former Vice President of Underwriting for J.G. Wentworth, Maureen Healy has joined Rescue Capital as Chief Operations Officer. - September 11, 2010 - Rescue Capital
Amero Enterprise Launches New Pell Grants Website, PellGrants.us
PellGrants.us is the Biggest Site in the Realm of College Grants. The Site Provides Free Information, Tools, and Strategies Helping Undergraduate and Graduate Students Pay for College with Money That is Not Required to Pay Back. - September 10, 2010 - Amero Enterprise
"One Stop" Solution for Isle of Man Companies Following Launch of Capital Markets Alliance Between ICM Group, Ernst & Young and Dougherty Quinn
A "one stop" offshore solution for Isle of Man companies seeking a listing on the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment market has been launched by Inter-Continental Management Ltd, part of the Douglas-based ICM Group of companies, through an alliance with "Big Four" accountancy firm Ernst & Young and leading Isle of Man law practice Dougherty Quinn. - September 10, 2010 - ICM Group
Lance Futures Launches Hedge and Managed Futures Funds
Two different accounts that utilize the expertise of Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs), the managed futures funds and hedge funds can now be opened at Lance Futures, a leading commodity brokerage firm in Frankfurt, Germany. - September 10, 2010 - Lance Futures
Legal Issues Related to the Importation of Goods are the Focus of a Breakfast Event on Sept. 16 in Schaumburg, IL
Mark Zolno, a leading expert on the legal aspects of international trade, will make a special presentation on the current issues related to the importation of goods and raw materials at a breakfast event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Sept. 16 in the offices of Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond, Ltd., 1101... - September 10, 2010 - Kutchins, Robbins & Diamond
FISC Solutions Hires Account Executive
FISC Solutions, a third party service provider located in Lewiston, Maine, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Splane to the role of Account Executive. Michael joined FISC on August 2, 2010, bringing a background in business development and sales. Michael is a well-known sales... - September 10, 2010 - FISC Solutions
Diversified Investment Advisors Launches “Your Money Matters” Page on Facebook
Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., a national investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plans, has launched “Your Money Matters” on Facebook to share and explore retirement and personal finance issues and trends with consumers. Located at... - September 10, 2010 - Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc.
Ahern and Associates Hired by National 3PL, ParcelPort for Dual Acquisition Duties
Third party logistics provider, ParcelPort has engaged Ahern and Associates to further their logistics and warehousing acquisition strategy. - September 10, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
US Top Ten Bank Moves to Error-Free Signing of Consumer and Small Business Loans with Silanis E-Signatures
A top ten commercial bank in the United States is moving to error-free signing of consumer and small business loans across its 3,025 retail branches announced Silanis Technology today. This leading commercial lender has integrated Silanis’ enterprise electronic signature platform with its Consumer Loan Operations (CLO) to keep the loan application process electronic, and eliminate the errors. - September 10, 2010 - Silanis Technology Inc
Westcore Capital Limited Offers More Global Diversification Opportunities
From simple and basic trading services, now comes another milestone for Westcore Capital Limited as it unveils global diversification opportunities through its new yet proven effective multi-manager commodity strategies fund. - September 09, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
Clarity Advantage Reveals How to Capture Full Small Business Relationships for Greater Retail Profitability at the Retail & Small Business Banking Conference Sept. 22-24
A “mixed-household” strategy that integrates a bank’s retail and small business strategies to develop the full business + owner + employee relationships can significantly impact overall retail profits, says Nick Miller, president of Clarity Advantage. Miller will speak on Capturing the Full Small Business Relationship at the Retail & Small Business Banking Conference on September 23, 2010 in Albany, N.Y. The conference is presented by the New York Bankers Association. - September 09, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Brady Katz and White Announces Rapid Cash Recovery Management
After nearly 2 decades, BKW has released its Rapid Cash Recovery Management program designed to assist small businesses in recovering those hard to collect receivables. - September 09, 2010 - Brady Katz and White, Inc.
Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Sponsors Hartford Wealth Forum Summit
Cornerstone Wealth Management Group will be showing attendees how to efficiently manage their money by achieving diversification and lowering risk through tactical and alternative investing. - September 09, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
CardReady Appoints Art Porth as Executive Vice President
CardReady announced the appointment of Art Porth as the company’s new Executive Vice President. With an extensive background in electronic payments, Mr. Porth will oversee all of CardReady’s strategic business development and mange both its direct and indirect sales channels. - September 09, 2010 - CardReady
DAT-Consultancy Introduces Pre-Legal Debt Collection to Foreign Creditors in Turkey
Debt collection as financial service is a totally new business sector in Turkey. With the launch of its pre-legal collection services, DAT-Consultancy has been able to serve the need for a professional and effective approach. A combination of personal involvement, mediation and judicial solutions has proven to be very successful and has received much praise from debtors and collectors. - September 09, 2010 - DAT-Consultancy
Ternian® Launches a New "Mid-Level" Medical Plan for Struggling Employers
Ternian Insurance Group LLC., a Phoenix based insurance program manager and administrator, has developed and launched a new medical insurance plan called, HealthValu®. HealthValu is designed to provide a "mid-level" of medical insurance protection for employer groups that cannot... - September 08, 2010 - Ternian Insurance Group LLC.
New Shelving System Cuts Labour Costs & Drives Sales
A point of sale pilot project in the Republic of Ireland has proved to be a recession beater, driving sales and cutting labour costs. Since the Supervalu store in Midleton, Nr Cork, installed the BevTrac® system designed and built by global retail activation company RTC (Europe), sales have risen and labour savings to the tune of a day and a half a week have been made in the soft drinks section alone. - September 08, 2010 - RTC (Europe)
Simage Technologies, a Digital Security Company, Introduces Secure Contactless Token Device
Simage Technologies introduces the Secure Contactless Token, a multi-purpose device that meets the full range of ID, payments and secure authentication requirements. This all-in-one device uses multiple biometric authentication to provide highly secure methods of user verification. - September 08, 2010 - Simage Technologies
Calyx Group Enters Into Administration - FRP Advisory Appointed Administrators
The Calyx Group and its subsidiaries were placed into administration on 3 September 2010 with the appointment to the UK and Northern Ireland entities of Joint Administrators from FRP Advisory. - September 08, 2010 - FRP Advisory LLP
Lighthouse Software Releases PCI Merchant Management as a Service or Platform
"With the PCI Merchant Management System, merchant portfolios can be monitored in real-time for completion and compliance. Based on experience with Merchant Management Software and PCI Requirements, Lighthouse Software has produced a product that is easy for Merchants to understand. Required information can be provided on demand to processors, banks and card brands." -- Bruce Dubbert, Industry Consultant - September 07, 2010 - Lighthouse Software Development, Inc
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. Closes Over $20M in Owner-User Commercial Real Estate Projects for the Month of August 2010
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. a non-bank commercial lender located in Southern California announced that they had closed over $20M in commercial real estate projects throughout Southern California that accounted for over 221,300 sq. ft. of commercial real estate. - September 07, 2010 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
Smaller Hedge Funds to Thrive Under Dodd-Frank Bill
The Dodd‐Frank Bill signed into law on July 21 promises to improve accountability, transparency and end the "too big to fail" notion. At the same time it allows for smaller hedge funds (under $150 million) to thrive. HEDGEAnswers Launch Session's faculty provides insights to assist budding hedge fund managers on September 15. - September 07, 2010 - HEDGEAnswers
BKD Technologies Webinar Series: What’s New in Sage MAS 90 Version 4.4?
BKD to present the recent changes an organization can take advantage of when using the new Sage MAS 90. - September 07, 2010 - BKD, LLP
MiniCo Webinar Features Self-Storage Legal Expert Jeffrey Greenberger on Legal Aspects of Marketing Promotions
On September 15, 2010, self-storage legal expert Jeffrey J. Greenberger, Esq., will present the free webinar “Seven Words You Should Never Say: Legal Reasons for Taming Your Advertising Claims.” Joseph Dahlquist, Product Manager for Chamberlain Access Solutions, the webinar’s... - September 07, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Westcore Capital Limited Opens International Online Trading Service for Australian Traders
Westcore Capital Limited has finally launched its integrated online trading services for Australian investors. The release of the new service for Australian traders was due to the continuous request from previous and current account holders from Australia. - September 05, 2010 - Westcore Capital Limited
First Dental Health Ranks No. 3485 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 51%
Inc. magazine today ranked First Dental Health NO. 3485 on its fourth annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded... - September 05, 2010 - First Dental Health