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New Maine Gay-Owned Financial Services Business: Client Sets the Price, and Pays in Gold
Virtual Galt, a new Saco, Maine-based financial services consultancy, has an idea it considers revolutionary. Rather than setting prices, it accepts as full payment whatever its clients wish to pay for its services. As an additional innovation, the company states it prefers payment in gold or gold... - October 30, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Equity Capital Funding Seeks Private Investor Capital for Commercial Real Estate Investment
ECF structures low-risk investments for high net worth clients which (1) Protect Invested Capital and (2) Generate Great upside Yield in selected, economically vibrant Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA). The $100 million cash injection will allow the firm to aggressively expand its acquisition efforts. - October 29, 2008 - Equity Capital Funding LP
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Expands Operations by Forming a Commercial Brokerage Division and Opens a New Location in Sarasota, Florida to House the New Division
AUI has formed the Commercial Brokerage Division and has selected a dedicated staff with the knowledge and expertise to facilitate solutions for property and casualty risks that are unique, unusual, or require a high capacity. The new Brokerage Division allows AUI to expand beyond their existing... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Careers at Browndorf PEM LLC
Browndorf seeks Senior Wealth Advisors for its growing wealth advisory division. The position demands entrepreneurial thinkers to build and manage their businesses. - October 29, 2008 - Browndorf pem, LLC
Tips from Browndorf PEM for Successful Investment Banking
Browndorf PEM is a full-service private equity management firm providing a complete suite of financial management and growth products. Browndorf, a company led by Matthew Browndorf, Esq., offers Wealth Advisory Services, proprietary private equity and hedge fund management services and independent... - October 29, 2008 - Browndorf pem, LLC
Debt Shield Continues Big Brother Big Sister Program for 3rd Year
Employees at award-wining debt settlement company participate in local Big Brother Big Sister "Bigs in School" program for third consecutive year. - October 29, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
Envoy Mortgage Goes Green
Gary Bussard, Branch Manger of the St. Louis Offices of Envoy Mortgage Announces that Envoy Mortgage Goes Green. - October 29, 2008 - Envoy Mortgage, St. Louis, MO Branch
Small Business Start-Ups: Lower Costs in a Down Economy
MyCorporation, a division of Intuit, the makers of Quicken & TurboTax is offering Free incorporation or LLC filings for a day on November 11, 2008. With this economy, MyCorporation is giving back to the small business community. This is a great chance to formalize a new business, to save money and protect personal assets. Their offering is a great alternative to a lawyer (faster and far less expensive). - October 29, 2008 - MyCorporation
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Expands MGA Operations by Acquiring the Insurance Assets of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
AUI has acquired the “Business Insurance Center” Insurance assets of NFIB, a leading small business association representing small and independent businesses, from MSC Insurance Agency of Tennessee, LLC., the program administrator. The transaction consists of approximately 75%... - October 29, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
SIA Group Announces New Hire
Don Mills, president of SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Brandon Sewell has been enrolled in the firm’s management training program. In this position, Sewell will gain knowledge in all aspects of the... - October 29, 2008 - SIA Group
Rapidly Growing LadyAdvisor.com Creates Director of Corporate Services Position in Response to Great Interest from Wall Street
Global online community for female financial advisors, LadyAdvisor.com, is experiencing rapid growth as the only resource of its kind. Founder and President Kirsten Lewis announces the creation of a new Director of Corporate Services position to facilitate this growth. - October 28, 2008 - Lady Advisor
San Diego Jewelry Buyers Publishes History of Pawn Shops
San Diego Jewelry Buyers has published online a brief history of pawn shops which highlights some of the interesting roles pawnbrokers have played in history. - October 28, 2008 - San Diego Jewelry Buyers
Website Offers Tools for Accountants, Those That Need Them
The Green Brim LLC, a Tampa, Florida-based Internet company announced today the launch of its new accounting and audit website, Accountingnation.com. The Accountingnation.com offers a wide array of accounting and audit tools and tips to help both accountants and consumers of accounting-related... - October 27, 2008 - The Green Brim, LLC
AEX Sets the Record Straight About Availability of Commercial Financing
AEX Commercial Financing Group has published a series of reports to help correct recent misinformation about the availability of small business loans, commercial real estate loans and business cash advances. - October 27, 2008 - AEX Commercial Financing Group
Sage MAS 90 and 200 ERP 4.3 Awarded 5-Star Rankings in The 2008 CPA Technology Advisor Review
HighTower announces that CPA Technology Advisor publication awarded perfect 5-star ratings to Sage MAS90 and MAS200 ERP 4.3. - October 26, 2008 - HighTower, Inc.
Core3 Launches On Demand HR sm
Core3, Inc., has announced the launch of their HR On DemandSM platform and service offering. HR On DemandSM effectively automates all HR-related activities and provides administrators and employees with the full functionality of an enterprise-class, web-based HR Information System. Designed... - October 25, 2008 - Core3, Inc.
Crescent State Bank’s Knightdale Branch Named Business of the Month
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 the bank’s Knightdale branch has been named October’s Business of the Month by the Knightdale... - October 25, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
3GS, LLC Acquires Kentucky-Based Document Destruction Company
3GS, LLC, a business venture formed to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired Purchase Records Destruction, a Calvert City, Ky.-based document destruction company. Purchase Records Destruction specializes in secure on-site and off-site document destruction and provides... - October 25, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
ResAvenue Announces a Tie-Up That Will Make Hoteliers Now Breathe Easier
ResAvenue simplifies the online distribution process by signing an agreement with Micros Systems for its Micros Fidelio solution. Now, ResAvenue partner hotels that use the Fidelio solution can upload allotments, rates, restrictions, availability, status messages etc directly through their Fidelio PMS. - October 24, 2008 - Avenues India Pvt. Ltd.
ORHP Makes Key Placement in Northern California Sales Force
In order to better serve the Real Estate Industry in today’s changing market conditions, Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, has made a key addition to their Northern California Sales Force. Jennifer Serpa recently joined the Northern California Sales Team as an... - October 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
ORHP Boosts Southern California Sales Force
Old Republic Home Protection, a leading home warranty provider, recently made a key addition to their Southern California Sales Force. Marlena Walker joined the Southern California Sales Team as an Account Executive, serving the counties of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo. Her solid background... - October 24, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
Dallas Credit Repair Company Launches Website
Website offers free credit repair consultation and free credit repair information. - October 24, 2008 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Chad Ratliff Listed in Top 20 Under 40 Feature
Chad Ratliff of McCall Insurance and The Ratliff Group is honored by the Blue Ridge Business Journal as one of Southern Virginia's Top 20 emerging leaders under the age of 40. - October 23, 2008 - The Ratliff Group, LLC
ISMG Debuts Mobile Banking Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveil a new webinar detailing the mechanics behind successful mobile banking applications. - October 23, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
ISMG Unveils Vendor Assessment Webinar
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, announce a timely web-based event, targeted at financial institutions large and small, which unveils the must-know “do’s and don’ts” for evaluating third-party service providers. - October 23, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Ensemble Financial Named Top Brokerage
Ensemble Financial Services, the leading outsourcing company for independent financial advisors, was named top brokerage firm by the Rochester Business Journal in its September 26th edition. - October 22, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services
Robert D. Edelheit is Pleased to Announce 3 Year Rate Guarantees for United Group Programs, Inc./OptiMed
OptiMed's Three Year Rate Guarantee OptiMed Is Now Offering a 3 Year Rate Guarantee in Select States. OptiMed Health Plans will offer four distinct fully insured OptiMed medical plans, and guarantee competitive rates for 3 full years. No gimmicks, no smoke and mirrors, just four great programs... - October 22, 2008 - United Group Programs, Inc.
HR Technology Advisors Announces New Appointments
Three new team members will extend consulting, service, and business development capabilities and strengthen core offer. - October 22, 2008 - HR Technology Advisors, LLC
American Debt Counseling Acquires Family Credit Counseling Corporation’s 5,000 Clients
On Friday, October 10th American Debt Counseling, Inc. (ADC) agreed to take over the clients of Family Credit Counseling Corporation of Coral Springs, FL., effective as of Tuesday, October 14th. - October 21, 2008 - American Debt Counseling
Place Trade Financial CEO Quoted in The News & Observer Regarding Wachovia Bank Concerns
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a global full service brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she was included in The News & Observer article entitled “Bank investors twisting on news” regarding... - October 21, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
ABC 11 Eyewitness News Taps Place Trade Financial CEO to Address Stock Market Concerns
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a global full service discount brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she was interviewed by Tim Nelson of ABC 11 Eyewitness News regarding the Triangle’s concerns with... - October 20, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Sage MAS 90 and MAS 200 V4.3 Improve Business Intelligence and Efficiency
The latest version of Sage MAS90 and MAS200 provides businesses with new tools that allow them to become more efficient, productive and profitable. Learn more at www.hightowerinc.com - October 19, 2008 - HighTower, Inc.
Moneta Sharpens Strategic Focus with New Executive Leadership Team
Moneta Corporation, a growing alternative payment choice for online transactions, has named a team of executives to lead the company’s expansion in consumer enrollments and merchant partnerships. Moneta offers merchants and consumers a convenient, safe and affordable method for Internet ACH debit transactions directly from a consumer’s bank deposit account. - October 19, 2008 - Moneta Corporation
CES Futures Announces Dedicated Team to Serve Broker-Dealers
CES Futures (http://www.cesfutures.com/) is pleased to announce the addition of a team of experienced industry professionals dedicated to providing broker-dealers with access to quality alternative investments including hedge funds and managed futures. The team's mission is to support independent broker representatives and other financial firms in providing their clients with a full range of wealth management solutions. - October 19, 2008 - CES Futures Brokerage Co. Ltd.
Opal Conferences Invites Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Boston Wealth Management Forum
Addressing suitability for 130/30 portfolio strategy for endowment and pension funds - October 18, 2008 - GG Curtis Consulting
Company Names Wayne Wisong SR Director, Erisa Compliance
Mahoney & Associates, a privately-held international compensation and benefits management firm, announces the appointment of Wayne Wisong, JD as Senior Director, ERISA Compliance. Mr. Wisong joins the firm as an integral member of the company’s Compliance & Audit Services Department. - October 18, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
New Appointments at Russell Bedford Cyprus Firm
Russell Bedford member firm Totalserve Management Ltd, Cyprus, has made three new appointments to its management team. - October 18, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Crescent State Bank Vice President Named Chair of 2009 Raleigh Business Expo
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 Sally Neuman, vice president at the bank, has been named chair of the 2009 Raleigh Business Expo presented by... - October 18, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Webmasterchecks Upgrades to the Most Secure Business Check in the World
Webmasterchecks is upgrading all of their check stock to an high security check, designed by Frank W. Abagnale, (who was portrayed in the movie “Catch me if you can"). The check has 12 security features, including a dual-tone watermark, heat-sensitive ink, and chemically reactive paper, making the check virtually impossible to replicate/alter. - October 17, 2008 - webmasterchecks
NASDAQ and Learning Markets Announce Partnership
Learning Markets, LLC announces it has signed a content distribution agreement with NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. The agreement calls for NASDAQ OMX to distribute content from Learning Markets on its Web site, www.nasdaq.com. - October 17, 2008 - Learning Markets
Kitsap Companies Expand Into New Industrial Park
Gig Harbor North Airport Industrial Park Announces Completion Schedule for Phase I Building C. - October 17, 2008 - Coldwell Banker Park Shore Real Estate
Mahoney & Associates Names Christopher Gammill, MBA as Benefits Consultant
Appointment fills key role for company. - October 17, 2008 - Mahoney & Associates
Las Vegas Attorney Launches LienStripping.com
Website Aimed at Offering Relief to Thousands of Struggling Homeowners - October 17, 2008 - LienStripping.com
Banking Confidence Survey Launched by Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com and CUInfoSecurity.com, launches its new Banking Confidence Survey. The study, inspired by recent, historic events in the banking industry, assesses the aftershocks of these events on U.S. banking institutions and the vital... - October 17, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
HDFC Standard Life Unveils ‘Sar Utha Ke Jiyo,’ a Music Album That Embodies and Propagates ‘Self Respect’
HDFC Standard life launch new album ‘Sar Utha Ke Jiyo,’ the album epitomizes ‘Self Respect’ and ‘Self Reliance,’ as strong virtues to lead life at one’s own terms. The album’s six songs comprise of two original compositions and four compilations symbolizing ‘Self Respect’ and ‘Self Reliance.’ - October 17, 2008 - HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited
Morrison, Brown, Argiz & Farra, LLP Named "Best of the Best" for Thirteenth Year by Inside Public Accounting
More than 250 accounting firms participated in the IPA’s Annual Survey and Analysis of Firms, from which the top 25 were determined. - October 17, 2008 - MBAF LLC
Russell Bedford Boston Firm Promotes Mark Paquin, CPA to Principal
Mark Paquin has been promoted to Principal at Boston-area CPA and business advisory firm Rucci Bardaro & Barrett. - October 17, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Dale Carnegie Tampa Bay Wins 2008 Small Business of the Year
Dale Carnegie® Tampa Bay, was recently named Small Business of the Year by the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce for 2008. The company was honored for outstanding business achievements at an event held at the Tampa Convention Center. “We have been committed for a number of years to... - October 16, 2008 - Rick J. Gallegos & Associates
Aker Financial Expands Research Capabilities Under Experienced Leadership
Aker Financial (www.akerfinancial.com) announced today the expansion of their research team under the leadership of Mr. Mark Parker, an accomplished hedge fund investment professional with extensive industry experience. - October 16, 2008 - Aker Financial AS
Crescent State Bank Security Director Discusses Fighting Fraud Seminar and Shred-a-thon Event
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 the release of an audio podcast discussing Fighting Fraud, the first event in Crescent State Bank’s... - October 16, 2008 - Crescent State Bank