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Virtual Galt Corporation Announces Creation of LGBT Stock Index
Today, Virtual Galt Corporation announced the creation of the Virtual Galt Pride IndexSM, a passive stock index of companies with strongly supportive LGBT human resource policies. The index is comprised of stock of 97 companies. All the companies are also on the S&P 500 Index. The 97 companies... - December 21, 2008 - Virtual Galt
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) Invests in the Acquisition of Models1
Optimal Investment Group (OIG) invests in the acquisition of Models1, UK's largest and most respected modeling agency. - December 20, 2008 - Optimal Investment Group, Inc.
Crescent State Bank Named to List of Top Triangle Banks
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 has been named one of the Top 25 Triangle Banks by Triangle Business Journal. Rankings were based on... - December 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB) Significantly Increased Number of Franchisees in the Last Quarter of 2008
Advanced franchise-model makes rapid accession of franchisees possible – Option to start small with low royalty as access way into business. - December 20, 2008 - First Choice Business Brokers
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) insurance quotes search on their website. InsuranceBureau.com, known for its unbiased informational resources on insurance issues, is endeavoring to help individuals in this struggling... - December 20, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
The Transition Companies Advises King Oil Company on Sale to Private Investor
The Transition Companies LLC (“TTC”) announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. - December 19, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Beacon Realty Capital Announces $6.3 Million Financing Transaction for Suburban Chicago Retail Center
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced a $6.3 million refinancing for an Illinois borrower on Oak Creek Plaza, a 200,000 square-foot retail center located in Mundelein, Ill. The five-year fixed rate term loan closed in October 2008 and was funded through... - December 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Top Tips for Expat Christmas Giving
HSBC International employs staff all around the world. Not all of these are lucky enough to make it home for the holidays, so HSBC are running a competition to make giving gifts that much easier. - December 19, 2008 - HSBC International
Enter Offshore Expat Christmas Prize Draw
HSBC International employs staff around the world; many will spend Christmas away from home. To make the holiday season easier to bear, HSBC International are running an expat Christmas competition. - December 19, 2008 - HSBC International
HighTower recognized as a Technology Pacesetter for 2008 – Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, and MAS 500
Accounting Technology publication chose HighTower, a leading reseller of Sage MAS 90, MAS 200, MAS 500, as a Technology Pacesetter for 2008. - December 19, 2008 - HighTower, Inc.
Compass Advisory Group (a Fifth Avenue Advisors Company) Advises Invest Holdings, Inc. On Sale of Two Business Units
Open Finance Network Acquires the operating subsidiaries of Invest Holdings, Inc.: American Securities Group and Epluribus, Inc. - December 19, 2008 - Fifth Avenue Advisors
Information Security Media Group Unveils Its 2009 Risk Management & Information Security Training Catalog for the Finance Industry
BankInfoSecurity.com and CUinfoSecurity.com, unveil their new webinar training catalogs for 2009. - December 19, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Online Forex Trading Names Richard Lee New Chief Currency Strategist
Forex news and educations site, Online Forex Trading, has named Richard Lee Chief Currency Strategist. - December 18, 2008 - Online Forex Trading
MB Trading Connects to TSX, Adds Canadian Symbols for Trading
MB Trading (“MBT”), a financial services company, announced today that its customers can begin trading symbols on the Toronto Stock Exchange via the company’s Award-winning trading platform, the MBT Navigator*. At the time of the trade, a forex transaction is also placed in the... - December 18, 2008 - MB Trading
LJL Funding Announces November 2008 Investor Distribution of 10.53%
LJL Funding, the manager of the LJL Secured High Yield Income Fund, announces a 10.53% annualized return as of November 30, 2008. The Fund provides secure, high yield returns through the use of a high equity position trust deed mortgage fund. - December 18, 2008 - LJL Funding, LLC
The Mini Medical and Limited Medical Plan Sales & Marketing Conference to Address Top Issues
The mini medical and limited medical plan Sales & Marketing Conference to address the issue of “How credit crisis and economy will affect mini medical and limited medical plans and opportunities.” As hundreds of thousands of Americans are terminated from employment this creates a... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference Announces It’s New Topic
The Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Sales and Marketing Conference announces it’s new topic- “How to use the Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit to pay for mini medical, limited medical and worksite programs”. The Advanced Earned Income Tax Credit can help employees take... - December 18, 2008 - Mini Medical & Limited Medical Plan Conference
Holiday Season Creates Unique Problems for Homeowners
InsuranceBureau.com reports that many home insurance companies see a spike in (http://www.InsuranceBureau.com) home insurance claims during and after the winter holiday season. With this time of year there are specific perils that homeowners should be aware of. The holiday season may bring along... - December 18, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
Qifang Named China's First World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer
Qifang recognized for innovative online student loan technology; honored for impact on business and society. - December 18, 2008 - Qifang Inc.
Mobile Finance, Inc Offers Mobile Home Financing and Refinancing in Pennsylvania
Mobile Finance, Inc, a specialty financial services company focused on offering mobile home loan programs, announced that it is offering a mobile home refinancing program that includes debt consolidation. - December 17, 2008 - Mobile Finance, Inc
Personal Finance Executive Calls for More Choices on Credit Card Statements
Study shows asking for the minimum encourages prolonged debt. Personal finance executive calls on credit card companies to give more choices. - December 17, 2008 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
RaboPlus Innovation Proves a Winner Despite Economic Downturn
RaboPlus' what is believed to be a New Zealand first - www.BankaRate.co.nz, offers a limited number of exclusive term deposit rates that are typically higher than comparable offerings from the major banks, on a "first in, first served" basis. - December 17, 2008 - RaboPlus.co.nz
Cornish & Carey Recognized as Top Brokerage Firm
Cornish & Carey Commercial was recognized by the California Real Estate Journal as the second leading commercial brokerage company in the state of California. C&C is the only firm ranked in the top 10 with offices located in one geographic region of the state, which underscores the depth of the company’s presence. The Silicon Valley Business Journal recognized C&C as the top “Commercial Brokerage Firm of the Year” and awarded C&C President Erik Doyle “Commercial Broker of the Year.” - December 17, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
Streamlined Loan Modification Announced
Veritus Funding improves loan modification process for homeowners. - December 17, 2008 - Veritus Funding
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. (AUI) Opens New Office in Boca Raton, FL and Hires Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp
Marshall Gordon and Skylar Rupp have joined AUI to market and underwrite Workers’ Compensation for PEO Firms nationwide. Gordon and Rupp will be based out of the new Boca Raton office and will also market AUI’s other workers’ comp programs, contractors’ general liability,... - December 17, 2008 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Cheyne Capital Wins Three Major Credit Awards
Cheyne Capital, a leading alternative asset manager, won three major awards for its credit fund business at the Creditflux industry awards in London. - December 17, 2008 - Cheyne capital
Auto Insurance Quotes Comparison Made Easy
InsuranceBureau.com, a consumer watchdog group, is now offering free auto insurance quotes search on their website. - December 17, 2008 - InsuranceBureau.com
New York Investing Releases Its Top Ten Economic Predictions for 2009
The New York Investing meetup, which has accurately predicted almost every major event of the credit crisis, sees further problems with the economy next year with deepening recession, unemployment rising toward double digits, a troubled consumer and more bailouts. While it will be a year of tough times for many people, it will be a good period to pick up investing bargains. - December 16, 2008 - New York Investing Meetup
Rising Unemployment Rate Prompts Employees to Seek COBRA Alternatives
Swelling ranks of unemployed workers find themselves responsible for health insurance premiums. COBRA allows them to keep benefits, but at their own expense. - December 14, 2008 - Best Healthcare Rates
Healthcare Scouts Partners with www.AAACEUS.com to Offer Discounted Online Continuing Education (CEUS) to Certified Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare Scouts, www.healthcarescouts.com, a national leader in recruiting and permanent placement of licensed healthcare professionals, based in Maitland, FL, has recently partnered with the continuing education provider, www.AAACEUS.com, of Denver, CO. www.AAACEUS.com is one of the first national online educational services to offer continuing ed for multiple certifications to the nursing, social work, case management and rehabilitation communities. - December 14, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Top Growth Mid-Market Private Firms Announced for Q3 2008
Ten North American private companies cited for quarter over quarter growth. - December 13, 2008 - Private Company Index
Financial Crossroads Offers ‘East Coast Team’ to Help Consumers
Financial Crossroads, a debt settlement company headquartered in Santa Ana, California, is pleased to announce its addition of an East Coast team to help customers access client service professionals during convenient business hours, regardless of location. The expanded team will also reduce wait... - December 13, 2008 - Financial Crossroads Santa Ana California
Pegasus Credit Repair Announces “No Set-Up Fee”
Award winning credit report repair service available at affordable prices. - December 13, 2008 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Enemies Within the Gate – How Companies Can Use IT Security to Protect Against Insider Attacks
Tough economic times present increased motivation for cybercrime. Experts from Gotham Digital Science share tactics that companies can use to protect against security attacks executed by disgruntled or former employees. - December 13, 2008 - Gotham Digital Science
Crescent State Bank Certified Mortgage Planner Named Real Estate Impact Leader
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 Mark Wooten, certified mortgage planner at the bank, has been named a Real Estate Impact Leader by Business... - December 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Free Webinars on Sage MAS 90, Sage MAS 200, and Sage MAS 500 Provide Useful Business Tips
Access free Sage Software webinars and webcasts on Sage MAS90, MAS200, and MAS500 products on HighTower's website at http://www.hightowerinc.com/events/?eType=SAGE - December 13, 2008 - HighTower, Inc.
Healthcare Scouts Attended the 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition conducted December 7-11, 2008 in Orlando Florida
The 43rd ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Meeting and Exhibition theme this year was the “power of you”. Over 18,000 attendees gathered in the Orange County Convention Center with many highlights, including Elizabeth Edward’s “An Inspiring Life”... - December 13, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Web Business Creates Leverage for Small Non-Profits
ServiceRelated.com launched it's nationwide Non-Profit project in an attempt to help .org's, non-profit's, and other charitable organizations leverage services and save money. - December 13, 2008 - ServiceRelated.com
VIP Total Protection Package Proposal
Protect your assets properly and gain knowledge on all your insurance needs with this new package proposal. - December 12, 2008 - Peyton Insurance
The Swinden Group Advises Clients on Potential Business and Travel Impacting Winter Storm for the Northeast and New England
The Swinden Group is advising clients of potential business impacting winter storm for the Northeast / New England region Thursday and Friday. - December 12, 2008 - The Swinden Group, LLC
RV & Boat Storage Construction the Focus Of MiniCo Publishing Webinar
On January 21, 2009, the Mini-Storage Messenger Self-Storage Webinar Series will present "Boat & RV Storage: Construction and Development," a live webinar focused on a growing niche market in the U.S. self-storage industry. With the large number of planned communities and their... - December 11, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Crescent State Bank Selected to Participate in U.S. Treasury Capital Purchase Program
Crescent Financial Corporation, the parent company of Crescent State Bank, today announced that it has received preliminary approval of its $24.9 million application to participate in the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Capital Purchase Program (TCPP). The program is designed to attract... - December 11, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
New Report Promises to Help Shoppers Find the Best Holiday Deals
The economic downturn has forced shoppers to curtail budgets and rethink expenses for the holiday season. According to Accenture’s Holiday Shopping Survey, 14% of consumers will not buy gifts for friends and colleagues. Furthermore, the majority of consumers (76%) expect to spend less this... - December 11, 2008 - Neuron Global
The Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holdings
The Transition Companies LLC announces the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC. - December 10, 2008 - The Transition Companies
Ovation Credit Services Goes Green in an Effort to Inspire Change
Ovation Credit Services, a leading credit repair company, announces its efforts to go green and encourage change among other businesses. It is the first credit report repair company to go public with its commitment to the environment. "By proactively and voluntarily undertaking green... - December 10, 2008 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
Veritus Funding Prepares for Government Loan Modification Plan
Veritus Funding makes loan modifications available throughout California. - December 10, 2008 - Veritus Funding
TILReport.com's Innovative System Helps Shift the Balance for Power from Banks to Homeowners - Helps Avoid Loan Scams
TILReport.com generates a personalized report revealing the lowest rates with up 40 banks with no incentives to brokers, lowest fees homeowners should pay, and other insightful analysis that will help ensure they get the best loans and avoid shopping, harassing telemarketers, and loan scams. - December 10, 2008 - TILReport.com
New Chief Market Analyst at Easy-Forex™
Easy-Forex announces the addition of Michael J. Malpede to its market analyst division. Mr. Malpede will be based in the Chicago office of Easy-Forex. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Easy-Forex™ Opens in London
Easy-Forex has established an office in London, just months after launching its new forex trading platform, the Visual Trading Machine™. - December 09, 2008 - easy-forex
Idaho Self Storage Association Selects MiniCo Publication as Member Benefit
MiniCo Publishing has announced an agreement with the Idaho Self Storage Association (ISSA) to provide the company’s "Self‑Storage Now!" magazine as a member benefit beginning in 2009. ISSA members will receive the quarterly "Self-Storage Now!" magazine and be... - December 09, 2008 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC