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Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. Closes Large SBA 504 Loan in January
Spectrum Commercial Lending, Inc. a non-bank commercial lender provided low fixed rate financing for their clients on a 50,000 plus square foot industrial building using the SBA 504 loan program. - February 09, 2010 - Spectrum Commercial Lending
Understanding Self-Storage Pro Formas the Focus of MiniCo Publishing Webinar
For self-storage business owners, understanding the pro forma is one of the most critical aspects of the financial process. On March 10, 2010, self-storage industry veteran Mike Parham, Founder and President of Noah’s Ark Development, a Parham Group company, will present the free webinar... - February 09, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Business Banking Sales Managers: New Solution for Conducting Interesting, Fun Sales Meetings
Business bankers can say “good-bye” to boring, redundant sales meetings with the launch of Clarity Advantage’s Sales Meeting in a Box—the fun, new way for managers to motivate sales staff and increase sales results. - February 09, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ACCA and FSB Host Discussion on SMEs and the Equality Bill
Small Businesses face challenges of diversity and equality. - February 08, 2010 - ACCA
Role of Audit is Crucial for Ukraine's Continuing Economic Development Says ACCA
But corruption, lack of transparency and publicity are key challenges for businesses and auditors. - February 08, 2010 - ACCA
Sam Arnold / AICG, Inc. Seek to Fill Chinese Education Void with Opening of Athena’s Higher Learning Center Branches in the U.S.A.
Demand for Chinese language study in the United States leads Athena’s Higher Learning Center, financed by Sam Arnold/AICG, to open 8 Chinese language schools in three states within the next two years. - February 08, 2010 - American Independent Capital Group, Inc.
Worldwide Medical Partners and Phoenix Healthcare Foundation Relief Efforts in Haiti
In response to Haiti’s immediate needs, Worldwide Medical Partners (www.wmpmedical.com) and Phoenix Healthcare Foundation (PHF) (www.phfcaeres.org) has been working in Haiti in collaboration with the nonprofit EcoWorks International (www.ecowroksinternational.org) since January 13th. Their... - February 07, 2010 - Worldwide Medical Partners, LLC
BankInfoSecurity.com Editor to Deliver ‘State of Banking Information Security’ at RSA Conference
RSA Conference Platinum Media Sponsor, BankInfoSecurity.com, will also be presenting an educational session on information security in the finance industry based on results of a survey of bank, credit union, and financial professionals. - February 07, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Audit Concept Becomes Correspondent Firm of Russell Bedford International in Morocco
Addition of correspondent firm in Morocco completes Russell Bedford coverage in key North African countries. - February 07, 2010 - Russell Bedford International
Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life Partner with Benefitfocus
Benefitfocus® announced today a partnership with Pierce Group Benefits and Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company to provide Benefitfocus HR InTouchTM, a centralized platform for benefits enrollment and management. As employers increase the number of voluntary benefits they offer their... - February 06, 2010 - Pierce Group Benefits
Innovative Credit Consultants Raises Funds for Haiti Relief
Innovative Credit Consultants Donates Thousands to Support American Red Cross Relief Programs in Haiti. - February 06, 2010 - Innovative Credit Consultants
James F. Byrd of Crescent State Bank Participates in Dancing with the Sandhills Stars Competition
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that James F. Byrd, senior vice president at the bank, competed in the Dancing with the Sandhills Stars competition... - February 06, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Announcing the Banking Information Security Today 2010 Survey
Information Security Media Group Debuts Results of Third Annual Study at RSA Conference on March 1. - February 06, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Russell Bedford Costa Rica Appoints Audit Director
Sergio Calderón has joined the Costa Rican member firm of the Russell Bedford International accounting network - February 06, 2010 - Russell Bedford International
Front Futures Acquires FINE Security Trading
Front Futures has acquired the FINE Security Trading- a real-time position-keeping and risk management system that captures and values exchange-traded and cleared products across multiple trading venues. - February 06, 2010 - Front Futures
Latest Latin American Alternative Investment News
Agribusiness: Alternative Latin Investor Reports - Coffee: Agricultural Case Study - February 06, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Author to Award Financial Assistance to Deserving Families
A Florida author is giving back to help families in need. With his new book, Saving Your American Dream, finance professional Jason Biro launches a campaign to provide direct financial assistance and one-on-one advice to help families save their homes and rebuild their finances. - February 05, 2010 - CRDG
Highland Capital Management Completes CLO Value Fund I and Provides a 138 Percent Gross Return to Its Investors
Highland continues to see opportunity in the CLO market - February 05, 2010 - Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Tony Chen Promoted to Executive Vice President of Integrated Healthcare
Mr. Chen Expands Chief Technology Officer Role with EVP - February 05, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Daniel Boisvert Becomes President of Integrated Healthcare, LLC
Mr. Boisvert Takes on Roles of President and CEO of the CDHC Company - February 05, 2010 - GreenWood International Insurance Services, Inc
Meyer-Chatfield Launches Free Online Research Portal
This site is packed full of articles, white papers, regulatory bulletins and other educational resources compiled by Meyer-Chatfield's in-house research team, strategic partners and affiliates. - February 05, 2010 - Meyer Chatfield, Corp.
J.P. Turner Welcomes National Director of Training and Development
J.P. Turner hires Greg Mausz to lead the development of training programs for their independent representatives. - February 05, 2010 - J.P. Turner & Company, LLC
N-iX is Going to Participate in CeBIT 2010
N-iX, Ukrainian IT outsourcing provider of software solutions and engineering services, has recently announced its participation in CeBIT 2010 (Hannover, March 2-6). - February 05, 2010 - N-iX LLC
N-iX Has Confirmed Its Microsoft Gold Certified Partnership for 2010
N-iX, Ukrainian IT outsourcing provider of software solutions and engineering services, has verified its status of a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for year 2010. N-iX LLC has gained the highest status of Microsoft partnership in 2009 as recognition of its highest level of technological... - February 05, 2010 - N-iX LLC
One Year After President Obama Signed the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act Cheap Living Tips Announces: Children are Still Uninsured
On the anniversary of the signing of the Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) Cheap Living Tips encourages parents of uninsured children to explore Federally funded State low income health insurance programs to obtain medical coverage for their minor children. - February 04, 2010 - Cheap Living Tips
RegaloCard Adds Leading Entertainment Venue in El Salvador to Its Mobile Payments Network
World Games Partners with RegaloCard Enabling Salvadorans in the US To Invite Their Family Out for a Days Entertainment While Avoiding Costly Money Transfer Fees. - February 04, 2010 - RegaloCard
Voyage Home Loans Employees Contribute to Haiti Relief Efforts
In an employee-led initiative, Voyage Home Loans donated over eight hundred dollars to UNICEF’s ongoing humanitarian relief effort for children in Haiti. The donations were collected by members of a team from KDND 107.9 “The End” in Sacramento. The contributions were a part of... - February 04, 2010 - Voyage Home Loans
Tanya Marchiol of TEAM Investments Announces the Premiere of Her Free Online Video Series "The Prosperity Series"
Tanya Marchiol, real estate mogul and CEO of Phoenix-based, TEAM Investments announces the premiere of her online video series entitled, "The Prosperity Principles: Creating Generational Wealth through Real Estate." The free online video series will provide information on various real... - February 04, 2010 - Team Investments
Controllers, LLC Announces New Service Offering to Support the Office of the CFO/Controller with the Month End Closing Process
More and more companies are facing challenges achieving a timely period close and producing adequate reporting. - February 04, 2010 - Controllers, LLC
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com Debuts from Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, a multimedia site providing news, insights and education on information security, risk management and privacy in the healthcare industry. - February 04, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Advantax Announces Release of New 2010 Property Tax Software
Advantax announces the release of its new 2010 PTR by Advantax® corporate property tax software. The 2010 version now makes it easier for tax departments to complete all functions of the property tax compliance process. - February 04, 2010 - Advantax Group, LLC.
Pay Asia Launches Pay Bharat in India
Pay Asia, Asia's most innovative payroll and human resource outsourcing (P&HRO) provider launched its India payroll offering today, Pay Bharat in Bangalore, India. Pay Bharat will leverage the Pay Asia experience to deliver a tailored service to meet the specific needs of the Indian market. - February 04, 2010 - Pay Asia Management Pvt Ltd
CMA Announces Sao Paulo Based Proximity and Collocation for Brazil Exchange Trading Community
Ultra-Low Latency Proximity and Collocation offering for local and international financial institutions and vendors looking to participate in the explosive Brazilian Exchange traded market place. - February 03, 2010 - CMA
Leading Home Improvement Retailer Joins the RegaloCard Mobile Payments Network In Guatemala
Construcentro A Leading National Home Improvement Chain in Guatemala Partners with RegaloCard Enabling Guatemalans to Avoid Costly Money Transfer Fees. - February 03, 2010 - RegaloCard
Short Sales Increasing, Coastal Credit Solutions Responds
Real estate short sales are predicted to see an increase in 2010 and Coastal Credit Solutions is sending its highly rated service team to help. - February 03, 2010 - Coastal Credit Solutions
Denko Group Receives Customer Service Gold
The Southeast Asia Investor Advocacy Association (SAIAA) announced today that Denko Group achieved its highest ratings in customer service. - February 03, 2010 - Denko Group
Premier Apartment Advisors Team Joins Cornish & Carey
C&C has significantly expanded its multi-family investment services group by adding the brokerage team from Premier Apartment Advisors. Richard Knutson, John Leyvas, Jay Cross, Stephen Pagones, Mike Pagones and Anthony Pappageorge will be based in C&C’s Oakland office and Vince McCarrie will be based in C&C’s Santa Clara office. This team joins industry veteran Keith Suddjian, senior vice president in C&C’s Palo Alto office, who together comprise C&C’s Apartment Advisors. - February 03, 2010 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Hop Into Power Financial Credit Union on March 20 to Meet the Easter Bunny
South Florida's leading credit union opens its doors to host the Easter Bunny for free photos - February 03, 2010 - Power Financial Credit Union
Warranties 4 Wheels, Auto Warranty Specialists Designs Specialty Program: Exclusionary Emergency Vehicle Coverage
First ever in the nation, Warranties 4 Wheels designed a program to offer coverage on Ambulances and other emergency vehicles. Warranties 4 Wheels is now offering exclusionary coverage in this class. - February 03, 2010 - Warranties 4 Wheels
Jarvis & Mackenzie Chairman Applauds Obama Banking Proposal
Jarvis & Mackenzie Chairman, Anthony Jarvis, welcomed on Friday, plans by U.S. President Barack Obama to curb risk-taking activities by banks, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The commodity firm chairman has long been opposed to “the institutions” ability to play banker... - February 03, 2010 - Jarvis & MacKenzie
Account Executives Join FIRM Consulting Group
FIRM Consulting Group announced that Elizabeth Galvin and Maureen Massari have joined the organization as Account Executives for the Tampa market. The move represents FIRM Consulting’s commitment to the Tampa community while expanding its presence in Florida. With the companies continued... - February 03, 2010 - FIRM Consulting Group
Atlanta’s Lady Rerun Wins SafeAuto’s Dothejingle.com Contest
SafeAuto Insurance is very proud to announce Atlanta-based Portia Allen, also known as Lady Rerun, as the winner of the Do The Jingle Contest for 2010. Coming very close behind in second place was the Pinnell Dance Centre, from Columbus, Ohio. The winning submission, with a total of 58,415 votes,... - February 03, 2010 - SafeAuto Insurance Company
Credit Union Industry Leaders Join CURD Again
Officials at Financial Service Centers Cooperative, Inc. (FSCC), today announced that PSCU Financial Services and Ongoing Operations have joined the Shared Branching network to host the Credit Union Retail Delivery Convention (CURD) again. The title of this year’s event is “Delivering the Future Now.” The event will take place in Chicago on June 30-July 2, 2010 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel. - February 02, 2010 - financial service centers cooperative, inc
New Free Referral Service Steers Families Through Maze of Healthcare Choices
MT Care Navigators is Most Comprehensive Service of Its Kind in the State; Elder Care Issues a Specialty. - February 02, 2010 - MT Care Navigators
Forexpros Launches News Service to Cover Forex, Stocks
Forexpros’ experienced journalists provide traders with real-time coverage of markets, key economic events; service to be offered as premium product to companies, news media. - February 02, 2010 - ForexPros
Sam Arnold / AICG, Inc. to Open Branch Office in Mongolia
AICG and three partners will open an AICG branch in Ulaanbaatar Mongolia that will focus on providing capital for investment. - February 02, 2010 - American Independent Capital Group, Inc.
Nutritional Qualities of Yak Products Drives Industry Expansion in China
Sam Arnold / AICG to secure $40 million to expand production of nutritionally beneficial Yak products by Chinese company. - February 02, 2010 - American Independent Capital Group, Inc.
Calgary Business Leaders Join to Launch UrbanStar Capital, a Full Service Real Estate Asset Management and Investment Firm
UrbanStar Capital (http://www.urbanstarcapital.com/) is a specialized firm that designs, implements and operates real estate asset management solutions for investors. With a strong management team, hands on experience, and well-defined industry relationships, UrbanStar Capital is well placed to grow its market position. - February 02, 2010 - none
New Podcast on Accelerating Bank Sales to Businesses Debuts
Small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage launches Sales Thoughts, a podcast aimed at helping bankers accelerate sales to small and medium-sized businesses. - February 02, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
Don't panic. Be prepared. Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora,... - February 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora