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Debt Settlement Company Breaks Three Major Records
The team at Debt Shield that negotiates with creditors to reduce debt amounts for clients broke three major records this month. - August 20, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
PowerShares International Listed Private Equity (PFP) Jumps in PowerShares Momentum Tracker’s Rankings
In the latest issue of PowerShares Momentum Tracker, however, Dion announced that PFP has been moving up his rankings in recent months. - August 20, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Fantasy Football - Fabulous Prizes Up for Grabs
Blevins Franks invite you to join in their "Fantasy Football" which starts on 16th August and be in with a chance of winning one of three fabulous prizes. - August 19, 2008 - Blevins Franks Ltd
easycash Paymaster Certified to the European Standard PCI DSS: Safe and Flexible for Online Transactions
German payment service provider easycash GmbH has been certified for its compliance with the leading European Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) for its web-based payment software “Paymaster”. “Paymaster“ guarantees top security in handling credit card... - August 19, 2008 - easycash GmbH
Entrust Associates Continues to Expand Its Professional Broker Base
Entrust Associates announced today that Robert Morris has joined the firm as a Business Broker. With industry experience in retail, advertising, manufacturing, distribution, among others, Morris will be an integral part of continuing the Entrust mission of providing professional services to business sellers in the Raleigh metro area. - August 18, 2008 - Entrust Associates
Florida Home Realty Announces Loss Mitigation Short Sale Division
Florida Home Realty of Collier County announces a new loss mitigation short sale division in their Naples office. The short sale division is headed up by experienced Realtor and Home Retention Consultant Lori Young. The team lists short sale properties in Collier and Lee Counties. Lender services... - August 17, 2008 - Florida Home Realty
GVA Advantis Hires Justin Savich as New Land Associate in Central Florida
GVA Advantis has hired Justin Savich as an associate of land services for the Greater Orlando area. - August 17, 2008 - GVA Advantis
Ira Silver Appointed President of CPA Auto Dealer Consultants Association
As president, Silver will work to further develop the associations’ relationship with automotive dealers and enhance the range of consulting and financial services its members can provide. - August 17, 2008 - MBAF LLC
3GS, LLC Acquires Atlanta-Based Document Destruction Company
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have announced that 3GS, LLC, a business venture to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired Southeast Document Services, a full-service document destruction company. The company provides mobile on-site and off-site shredding... - August 17, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Crescent State Bank President and Chief Financial Officer to Speak at 13th Annual Community Bank Conference
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, will address the 13th Annual Community Bank Conference in Chicago at 3:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Carlton will provide an investor update on Crescent... - August 16, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Will Natural Gas Bounce Back? Sector Momentum Tracker Reports on Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX)
In the latest edition of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion discusses recent trends in natural gas, and gives his outlook for Fidelity Select Natural Gas (FSNGX). FSNGX was up nearly 19% year to date on June 23, but by Aug. 8 it was down 13.2% for the... - August 16, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Drive America Chosen by cynoSure Financial to Provide Roadside Assistance Services
New partnership offers superior benefits to clients and their customers. - August 16, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
State Initiatives Yield Positive Results: Florida Pharmaceutical Company Moves to Wisconsin
Pharmaceutical company NanoMedex, Inc., is moving its corporate headquarters and research and development lab to Dane County from Gainseville, Fla. NanoMedex is an emerging growth company based on technologies developed at the University of Florida-Gainesville. - August 15, 2008 - Kegonsa Capital Partners
NorthShore Capital Advisors Releases Podcast on the Firm’s Four-Step Advisory Process
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development at NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced the formal release of an audio podcast on the firm’s four-step advisory process. In the podcast, Mike West, managing partner of NorthShore,... - August 15, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Drive America and Advantage Rent-a-Car Combine Efforts to Offer 24-Hour Worry-Free Assistance on the Road
Drive America Partners with Advantage Rent-a-Car to Provide Assistance for Customers. - August 14, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
United States Auto Club and eSecuritel Partnership Offers Wireless Subscribers Unparalleled Protection with Their Phone Service
United States Auto Club, Motoring Division, Inc (USAC/MD) (www.usacmd.com) has announced a new partnership with eSecuritel (www.esecuritel.com) that will expand its member services to wireless carriers and their subscribers. This new partnership launches USAC/MD as an important service provider in... - August 14, 2008 - Drive America Holdings
IRS Debt Relief Specialists Resolve Real Life Tax Cases at National Tax Problem Solvers Boot Camp
Tax Resolution Specialists take IRS negotiation skills to the next level at special seminar on tax relief strategies like offer in compromise, installment agreements, and penalty abatement. - August 14, 2008 - Tax Resolution Services
Addaptron Software August 2008 Release
Addaptron Software released a new 2008.08 version of Investment Analyzers. - August 14, 2008 - Addaptron Software
South Indian Bank (SIB) Launches a Novel Convenience Banking Product for the Indian Diaspora
South Indian Bank(SIB) has launched a premium Savings Bank account called “NRE Savings- Diamond Account” for its NRE customers who maintain high average balance in their SB accounts. This account offers multi – city features, besides many tech-savvy features adding to customer convenience. - August 14, 2008 - South Indian Bank
Brewster, Scott and Associates Introduces Tax Coaching Service
Hurst enrolled agent/EA Michael Brewster is pleased to announce he has added tax coaching to his firm’s services. The new service gives clients a plain-English plan for beating the IRS – legally. - August 13, 2008 - Brewster, Scott & Associates
National PEO Announces New PERKS Page
National PEO announces the release of the NPEO PERKS online employee perks and discount web page. National PEO and the Employee Network have teamed up to bring client employees a vast assortment of discounts and special offers to hundreds of popular activities including; retail stores, vehicle... - August 13, 2008 - National PEO
Green Investing with ETF Report
In the current issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Report, publisher Don Dion examines a new breed of ETFs designed to offer investors opportunities in “green investing.” “The ETF Report is released monthly,” Dion said, “so we try to cover important trends that are impacting the market right now.” - August 13, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
VisionQuest Announces the Opening of VisionQuest Capital
VisionQuest Wealth Management announces the opening of VisionQuest Capital. The Raleigh-based firm’s creative financing division offers experience, knowledge and expertise in creative financing options, lending solutions and private placement of debt and equity. The firm is well positioned to... - August 13, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
Electronic Payment Processing Leader Launches New Online Customer Support Center
PaySimple Training and Support Continues to be Free and Unlimited. - August 13, 2008 - PaySimple
Rate1st Adds Mortgage and Loan Related News Service
Rate1st.com users are now able to view news articles in real time, related to a wide array of topics including home mortgages, commercial loans, and more. - August 10, 2008 - Rate1st
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Examines Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB)
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser, and president of Dion Money Management, announced today that despite recent housing woes, PowerShares Dynamic Building & Construction (PKB) has maintained its momentum ranking in PowerShares Momentum Tracker... - August 10, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
iShares MSCI Singapore: ETF Momentum Tracker Finds a Glimmer in a Gloomy Asia
In the latest issue of ETF Momentum Tracker, publisher Don Dion announced that the iShares MSCI Singapore fund (EWS) had gained momentum among Asian funds tracked by the weekly publication. EWS has doubled its position on Dion’s International Momentum Table, moving from the 10th spot on July... - August 09, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending the 63rd Annual Worker’s Compensation Educational Conference
Healthcare Scouts will be attending the 63rd Annual Worker’s Compensation Educational Conference in Orlando Florida, August 17-20 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. This nationally acclaimed annual conference remains the premier forum for the study of workers’ compensation. - August 09, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
KTBSpayroll Picks Up Endorsements from Maryland Automobile Dealers Association and Maryland Motor Truck Association
KTBSPayroll, a division of Kelly & Associates Financial Services, an affiliate of Kelly & Associates Insurance Group (KELLY), has received official recommendations from two of Maryland’s most prominent trade groups, the Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) and the Maryland... - August 09, 2008 - Kelly & Associates Insurance Group
Todos Team Up with TAG Systems Finland OY
Todos' global partnership strategy today continued to prove successful as an agreement was reached with TAG Systems Finland, adding to Todos' already strong presence on the Finnish market. The agreement implies that TAG Systems adds the Todos eCodeTM products to their client offering, enabling them to provide leading Strong Authentication solutions to the Finnish market. - August 09, 2008 - Todos Data System AB
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop to be Held at Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
President Bush signed the "Federal Housing Finance Regulatory Reform Act of 2008" on July 30th, making this workshop quite timely. Referenced as the "Hope for Homeowners Act" by many; FDM's goal is to help people position themselves to take advantage of the program when it takes effect October 1st, 2008. - August 08, 2008 - Freedom Debt Management, Inc.
Sandy Abalos Named to the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women Board of Directors
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has been named to the board of directors of the Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW), headquartered in Oklahoma City. The IEEW is a nonprofit organization that encourages women to grow their... - August 08, 2008 - Abalos & Associates
Montecito Capital Management & Founder, Kipley J. Lytel, Selected as One of the Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California
Montecito Capital Management & Kipley J. Lytel selected as one of The Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California for 2008. The list of the Most Dependable™ Wealth Managers of Southern California is scheduled to be published in the July 21st issue of Forbes Magazine. - August 07, 2008 - Montecito Capital Management Group
eLagaan.com - Prepare and File Your Income Tax Returns in India for Free
The Department of Income tax has allowed filing of Income tax Returns (ITRs) through the internet, who has also appointed TRPs to help people in preparing and filing the return (at a nominal cost). A person is required to furnish the details of Income and expenditure from various sources to the... - August 07, 2008 - eLagaan.com
British Insurance Launches Shared Ownership Payment Protection Cover
British Insurance has launched a new Mortgage Payment Protection Insurance (MPPI) policy for households involved in shared ownership schemes. - August 07, 2008 - British Insurance
In Its Latest Issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser Discusses Financial Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them
In the latest issue of Fidelity Independent Adviser, Publisher Don Dion warns subscribers of common investing mistakes, and offers tips for avoiding them. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_FIA.asp As market volatility bullies many investors into making quick, and sometimes irrational... - August 07, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
GVA Advantis Negotiates Long-Term Lease for Collman & Karsky Architects in Fountain Square Centre
GVA Advantis negotiated a 9,715-square foot long-term lease renewal in Fountain Square Centre for Collman & Karsky Architects, Inc. in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. Vince La Mariana, senior director of office and industrial services with GVA Advantis, negotiated the transaction on... - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
GVA Advantis Negotiates $1.4 Million Sale of Parcel Near Proposed Courthouse Site in Downtown Jacksonville
GVA Advantis represented the Raabe Family Property, LLC in the sale of a .51-acre parcel in downtown Jacksonville, Duval County, Fla., for $1,400,000.00 or $63.49 per square foot. The 22,050-square foot parcel is located directly across the street from the site of the proposed new county courthouse. - August 07, 2008 - GVA Advantis
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. Leads Cutting Edge with Addition of iGen3 Xerox Color Press and Personalized Direct Marketing
Addition of iGen3 Xerox Color Press means expanded capacity to combine personalized direct mail pieces with user-specific emails and web pages, promising increased ROI for Perrone’s clients. - August 06, 2008 - J.M. Perrone Co., Inc.
"How to Win the Health Insurance Game" Blog Officially Launched
Excellent news for the millions of Americans frustrated and confused by the process of finding good, solid, cost-effective individual health insurance: licensed Michigan agent and consultant Greg Van Thomas announces the launch of a blog designed to address those needs head-on. “How To Win... - August 06, 2008 - Van Thomas Consultants Inc.
Fidelity Independent Adviser Adjusts Two Portfolios with Biotechnology
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser announced portfolio changes today that shift assets from materials and telecommunications to biotechnology. The two trades place biotechnology prominently in two of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s model portfolios: Fidelity Select Portfolio and NTF Sector Portfolio. - August 06, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Managing Partner of Northshore Capital Advisors Discusses Teaching Experience at University of Tennessee
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development at NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced the formal release of the firm’s audio podcast on the topic of Mike West’s teaching experience at the University of Tennessee. In the podcast,... - August 06, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. Acquired by Two Boston-Area Private Equity Firms
J.M. Perrone Co., Inc. (http://www.jmpdm.com) announced its acquisition this month by two prominent, Boston-based private equity firms: Wellfleet Capital Partners and Tag Venture Partners in partnership with C.J. Floros and the management team at Perrone. This deal draws from the company’s... - August 05, 2008 - J.M. Perrone Co., Inc.
PNC’s Virtual WalletSM Takes Online Banking to the Next Level
Online Money Management Solution Built with and for Gen Y Makes it Easy to Save, Helps to Manage Spending and to Avoid Fees - August 05, 2008 - PNC Financial Services, Group, Inc.
60,000 New Registrations in One Month on New Easy-Forex™ Visual Trading Platform
More than 60,000 new users have registered on the new Easy-Forex™ foreign currency trading platform which launched globally on 7 July 2008. - August 05, 2008 - easy-forex
Flat Entrex PCI/Gazelles Index for June Shows Slowdown in High-Growth Company Revenue
June data for Index tracking revenue performance of high-growth private companies shows stagnation for second month in a row. - August 05, 2008 - Private Company Index
Florida Debt Elimination Company Opens New North Office & Settles Huge Debt Amount for Clients, Helping People Live Debt Free Forever
New North Office will provide services for more than 1000 of CountryWide Debt Solutions clients with improved customer service and debt elimination. - August 02, 2008 - CountryWide Debt Solutions, Inc
FISC Solutions to Provide Electronic Statements for Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association
FISC Solutions, an outsourcing service provider for more than 30 years, has executed a contract with Kennebec Federal Savings and Loan Association of Waterville, Maine to provide its checking account customers with electronic banking statements. With FISC’s electronic statement service,... - August 02, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Austria (EWO) Swapped for Singapore (EWS) by ETF Momentum Tracker
Don Dion, publisher of Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker, announced that he would be selling the International Portfolio position, iShares Austria (EWO), and would be buying iShares Singapore (EWS) with the proceeds. http://www.fidelityadviser.com/readMe_ETF.asp “The... - August 02, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
First Time Buyers Get Much Needed Boost in Stale Mortgage Market
A breath of fresh of air is blowing through the mortgage market with a new structured mortgage product which is proving popular with First Time Buyers and their supportive if not wary families. - August 02, 2008 - First Mortgage Direct Ltd