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New Mortgage Website Answers Over 200 Questions That Consumers Have Regarding All Aspects of Home Financing
The mortgage landscape is changing daily, so much so, that many people, including those that may want to inquire about financing are hesitant, or intimated to, thinking that their options have all but gone away. Martin Sloan, Loan Officer with Lake in the Hills based Milestone Mortgage, after... - January 30, 2009 - Milestone Mortgage
MB Trading Launches MBT University
MB Trading (“MBT”), a technology-driven, low-cost brokerage specializing in order routing in securities, futures, foreign exchange instruments, bonds, and options through various global exchanges, announced today that it has launched its new website with a new on-line training facility... - January 29, 2009 - MB Trading
FISC’s Loan Servicing Department Experiences Stunning Growth
FISC Solutions announces that their Loan Servicing Department has almost doubled loan volumes from the 2007-2008 to the 2008-2009 school year – from 487,912 in new loan disbursements to 948,366. Over the past year the student loan industry faced many challenges due to changes in regulations... - January 29, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Emilio Miret of First Rehab Life Receives Award
PIA New York honors Emilio Miret with the “Distinguished Insurance Service” Award - January 29, 2009 - ShelterPoint
Focus Management Group Appoints Gouskos to Lead Its Banking and Financial Institution Practice
In an announcement made today by J. Tim Pruban, President of Focus Management Group, Christopher A. Gouskos has joined as Managing Director to lead the business restructuring firm’s Banking and Financial Services Restructuring practice. Gouskos will be responsible for growing the firm’s... - January 29, 2009 - Focus Management Group
3GS, LLC Names Inside Sales Professional
3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has announced that Betty Blum has joined the firm as an inside sales professional. In this position, Blum will work closely with the general managers to increase market share at their various 3GS business... - January 29, 2009 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global Market SM), has announced that the bank will sponsor the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber Executive Women’s Luncheon... - January 29, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Ohioquotes.com Presenting "Ohio Athlete Of The Month" Award
Each month, Ohioquotes.com will honor an Ohio athlete for athletic excellence. - January 29, 2009 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. Announces New Online Benefit Tools and Online Administration Tools for New and Current Clients
Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc. announces new online benefit tools and online administration tools for clients. Customizable Website for OptiMed Clients: Robert D. Edelheit and United Group Programs, Inc is pleased to announce additional online functionality tools both for... - January 28, 2009 - United Group Programs, Inc.
Coface North America Names ARFactor, LLC to Represent Its Trade Receivable Financing Business Line for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Coface Credit Management North America, Inc. has named ARFactor, LLC as its sales agency for trade receivables financing in its Mid-Atlantic region. Michael LaRocco, Principal of ARFactor, LLC will be responsible for the development of Coface’s trade receivable financing services for small to... - January 28, 2009 - Coface North America, Inc.
C&C Launches C&C Capital Advisors
Cornish & Carey Commercial/ONCOR International today officially launched a new special assets services division within the C&C Capital group, called C&C Capital Advisors. Current economic and capital market conditions have created a unique financial environment in which this group is uniquely positioned to advise. - January 28, 2009 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
SDJB Explains Business Model for Buying and Selling Used Jewelry, Watches, and Diamonds
San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has issued an explanation of its customer service and business model for buying and selling pre-owned luxury items. - January 28, 2009 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) Intensifies Search of Master Franchisees in Europe
Recent listing at Frankfurt Stock Exchange signalizes prime importance of the German market for FCBB – FCBB provides quick return of up-front investment and great long-term residual income for Masters – German spokesman and Public and Investor Relations Agency for enhanced brand development in Germany. - January 28, 2009 - First Choice Business Brokers
No. 1 New Year's Resolutions Helped by Online Seminar
The majority of Americans want to get out of debt in 2009, and there is help for those unsure how. - January 28, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
Self-Storage Confidence Index Announces First Quarter Results
MiniCo Publishing has announced the results of the Self-Storage Confidence Index (SSCI) survey for the first quarter of 2009. An initiative of MiniCo Publishing, The Parham Group, and Cushman & Wakefield, Inc., the index is designed to anticipate the effects of economic conditions and trends on... - January 28, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Liberty Tax Service Holds Grand Opening in Horn Lake
Liberty Tax Service, the fastest growing tax service ever is opening a new office in Horn Lake. The new Liberty Tax is located at 3048 Goodman Road W., and is open Monday – Friday from 7am to 9pm and Saturday – Sunday from 12pm to 6pm during tax season. There will be a Grand Opening... - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS
Liberty Tax Service Offers February Slumber Party - Overnight Hours For Early Filers
Restless taxpayers due a refund can dodge the early-filers rush and have their taxes prepared overnights at the Liberty Tax Service office located at 3048 Goodman Road W in Horn Lake. The Liberty Tax office will be open 24 hours a day from 7 a.m. on February 2nd through midnight on February 4th. - January 28, 2009 - Liberty Tax Service - Horn Lake, MS
MiniCo Publishing Hosts Webinar on Marketing in a Tough Economy
MiniCo Publishing will host the free webinar "Innovative Marketing Strategies for Tough Economic Times." Presented by Derek M. Naylor, President of Storage Marketing Solutions, the live webinar on February 24, 2009, is part of the ongoing Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series. - January 27, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Career Transition Network Launches Holistic Transition Services to Support Those Losing Their Jobs
Career Transition Network, LLC (CTN) launches holistic transition services to support those losing their jobs. CTN's comprehensive services model brings together a team of Certified Leadership Coaches, Registered Wellness Providers and Financial Consultants to provide personal transition services... - January 26, 2009 - Career Transition Network LLC
AnyLawsuits Launches New Customer Service Project
As the company continues to put its customers first Any Lawsuits has emerged as the leader in lawsuit funding over the past 6 months. - January 26, 2009 - Anylawsuits.com
Ohioquotes.com Offering New UnitedHealthCare Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Ohioquotes.com, the premier Ohio health insurance website, is offering the new UnitedHealthCare plans to its customers. - January 26, 2009 - Ohio Health Insurance Plans
Old Republic Home Protection Expands
Despite the downturn in the real estate market, Old Republic Home Protection continues to expand their business through a mix of strategic planning and wise allocation of resources. At a time when many competitors in the home warranty industry are reducing staff and consolidating their sales focus,... - January 25, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
ORHP Sales Team Brightens Holidays for Three Las Vegas Families
‘Tis the season. . .to be “People Helping People!” Rather than doing a traditional gift exchange this holiday season, Old Republic Home Protection’s Central Southwest Sales Team, the “Southwest Superstars,” showed their holiday spirit by contributing the money... - January 25, 2009 - Old Republic Home Protection
Apex Professionals Releases Comments on ABC News' Coverage of Timeshare Scams
After years of complaints against the news and media for not running more stories about the "deep dark secrets" of the timeshare industry, Apex Professionals recognizes ABC News recent story as a step in the right direction. - January 24, 2009 - Apex Professionals
Justin Lukasavige, Owner of Lukas Coaching, Announces the Launch of a New Website
Justin Lukasavige, Life Coach and owner of Lukas Coaching, a company based in Cary, NC that helps people fight their way out of debt and find work they love, announces the launch of a newly redesigned website: http://www.LukasCoaching.com - January 24, 2009 - Lukas Coaching
Crescent State Bank Hosts Informational Open House
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will host an informational open house on Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Preston office, located at 1005 High House Road. - January 24, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
ImGlobal Solutions Proposals Combined, Save Merchants Over $400,000 a Year
ImGlobal Solutions, LLC announced today that merchants who received proposals have combined saving opportunities of over $400,000 a year. - January 24, 2009 - ImGlobal Solutions, LLC
IRESE, Inc. Launches Industry's First Real Estate Only Securities and Derivatives Exchange
IRESE Exchange Provides Liquidity to Mortgages in Commercial and Residential Real Estate Properties, Property Price Decline Insurance and Debt Free Cash to Property Owners. - January 24, 2009 - IRESE, Inc.
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Names Senior Tax Accountant
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Jamie Altman has joined the firm as a senior tax accountant. In this position, she will handle client relations, research and compliance, as well as tax returns for businesses and individuals. - January 23, 2009 - Abalos & Associates
FISC Solutions SVP Elected President of HRASM
FISC Solutions’ Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Kristine Avery, SPHR, was recently elected President of the Human Resources Association of Southern Maine (HRASM). HRASM is a Portland, Maine based organization of human resource professionals with specialist and generalist... - January 23, 2009 - FISC Solutions
Appointment of Second Buenos Aires Practice Launches Russell Bedford Argentina National Network
Buenos Aires audit and consulting practice Marinozzi-Mazzitelli & Asociados joins Russell Bedford International. - January 23, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
SIA Group Names Sales Executive
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Pete Schwartz has been named a sales executive at the branch office in Raleigh. In this position, Schwartz will be responsible for retaining and... - January 23, 2009 - SIA Group
Auto Insurance Fraud Increasing—how It Affects Policyholders
InsuranceBureau.com reports that economic conditions are creating a surge in auto insurance fraud. - January 23, 2009 - InsuranceBureau.com
Daniel T. Ferrera’s 2009 Stock Market Forecast Now Available: An Essential Tool for Any Serious Investor and Analyst
The Sacred Science Institute has published "The Outlook for 2009" by renowned Gann expert, Daniel T. Ferrera. Mr. Ferrera has written and published multiple books on forecasting financial markets, including a 100+ year forecast. - January 22, 2009 - Sacred Science Institute
Commercial Account Officers Meet in Chicago to Discuss Best Practices
First American Annual Sales Kick-Off Meeting Held in Downtown Chicago. - January 22, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
MiniCo’s Sommer and Good Named Vice President
Hardy Good, Chairman and CEO of MiniCo, Inc., has announced the promotions of Dan Sommer and David Good. Mr. Sommer has been named Vice President, Publishing, Marketing and Communications, as well as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Good has been promoted to Vice President, Information Technology, and... - January 22, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Addition of Correspondent Firm in Albania Boosts Russell Bedford Coverage in South East Europe
Multi-discipline Tirana practice, ZIG Consulting, joins Russell Bedford International as Albanian correspondent firm. - January 22, 2009 - Russell Bedford International
Primerica Presents Four Tips for Creating an Emergency Fund
Financial experts recommend having an emergency fund of at least three to six months’ savings. Primerica, a financial services industry leader, offers four key tips clients can follow to start building a financial safety net. - January 22, 2009 - Primerica Financial Services
Connexus Credit Union Opens New Branch in Fairfield, Ohio
On January 19, 2009, Connexus Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of their new branch within the Liberty Mutual building at 9450 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio. Connexus’ new branch will be staffed from 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. In addition, an ATM and a... - January 22, 2009 - Connexus Credit Union
BankInfoSecurity.com Announces Media Partnership with RSA® Conference 2009
BankInfoSecurity.com announced it has entered into a media partnership with RSA® Conference 2009, taking place April 20-24, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, USA. - January 22, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
MiniCo’s Jim Clemmensen Named Senior Vice President
Hardy Good, Chairman and CEO of MiniCo, Inc., has announced the promotion of Jim Clemmensen to Senior Vice President, Insurance Operations. He will be responsible for executive management of MiniCo Insurance operations and development of new frontline opportunities. Mr. Clemmensen joined MiniCo in... - January 22, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Debt Shield Urges Consumers to Get Free Annual Credit Report
Consumer reminder about importance of free annual credit report from Debt Shield, an award-winning debt settlement company. - January 22, 2009 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Michael A. Krafft, Founder and Chairman of The Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE) Announced Today a New Professional Services Forum on LinkedIn
Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)’s mission is to provide a platform and create insight so policy makers and small and middle enterprises ("SMEs") can better define, assess, and improve their effectiveness and impact in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (“FDI”) by creating an enabling environment where investments can flourish. - January 22, 2009 - Global Center for Economic Enabling Environments (GCEEE)
Use of Contract Talent and Independent Contractors Growing, According to MBO Partners and HCI
According to research announced today by MBO Partners and HCI, the segment of the U.S. workforce that includes contract talent, such as independent contractors, freelancers, and independent consultants, is growing at more than twice the rate of traditional employment. - January 21, 2009 - MBO Partners
Celebrity Judges Help SafeAuto® Launch DoTheJingle.com Contest to Find Stars of Next Ad Campaign
SafeAuto® Insurance Company launched their first ever public casting call today in an effort to find new talent for their next advertising campaign. Featuring celebrity judges affiliated with non-profit Rock n' Renew, SafeAuto® created the microsite, DoTheJingle.com where contestants can upload their own versions of the iconic SafeAuto® jingle for a chance to win. - January 21, 2009 - SafeAuto Insurance Company
New Calculator Shows DIY Debt Settlement Savings
Personal finance company publishes online calculator consumers can use to estimate the savings they can realize through do-it-yourself debt settlement as compared to professional debt settlement services. - January 21, 2009 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
AdvanceMe Receives Recognition for Public Relations Efforts
MarCom Awards recently announced winners for the 2008 international awards competition that recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. AdvanceMe, with over 200 employees in metro-Atlanta, GA, was recognized with a “Gold” award for... - January 21, 2009 - AdvanceMe
Native North Texas Business Executive, John Pillow, Announces Office Opening
Native North Texan and business executive, John Pillow, announced today that he has opened his office in Plano representing Aflac. Aflac is known for its policies that pay cash benefits when a policyholder has a covered accident or sickness. Most of Aflac's policies are individually underwritten... - January 20, 2009 - Pillow Group
MiniCo Insurance Adds Coverage Enhancements for Self-Storage Specialty Program
MiniCo Insurance’s self-storage specialty insurance program now offers three new options to enhance coverage for self-storage property owners. The specialty businessowner policy may be augmented by adding any of the three new enhancements described below: · Blanket Property Coverage... - January 20, 2009 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Launch Of CO2 Carbon Emissions Trading Announced by CTA Firm, Genuine Trading Solutions
Carbon Emissions CO2 Trading Launched by CTA Firm Genuine Trading Solutions. - January 20, 2009 - Genuine Trading Solutions