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Call Desk Inc to Offer Live Virtual Medical Receptionists to Medical Clinics
Call Desk Inc announced that they have enhanced their services to provide HIPAA compliant virtual medical receptionists to medical clinics. Call Desk, Inc., offers virtual medical receptionists to medical clinics throughout the U.S. and Canada. For a fraction of the cost of hiring and training... - July 12, 2008 - Call Desk Inc
Capturing Commodities: ETF Momentum Tracker Sees One Fund Looking Abroad
In its latest issue, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s ETF Momentum Tracker credits GSG’s success to emerging markets exposure. - July 12, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Crescent State Bank Names Commercial Loan Officer
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 Nikki Clemmons has been named commercial loan officer for the bank’s Wilmington office. In this... - July 12, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
NorthShore Capital Advisors Releases Podcast on Consolidation
Greg W. Needham, vice president of marketing and business development for NorthShore Capital Advisors (www.northshore-capital.com), has announced the formal release of the firm’s audio podcast on the topic of industry consolidation. In the podcast, Mike West, managing partner of NorthShore,... - July 12, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Neighborworks Offers Real Estate Classes for First Time Homebuyers Given by James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties
Neighborworks of northern RI offers a Real Estate Class for first time homebuyers. James Cotoia, Residential Manager of GT Properties teaches buyers the process of purchasing a home from beginning to end. - July 12, 2008 - GT Properties
Michael Page International is i-Admin’s Latest Asia Regional Payroll Outsourcing Client
i-Admin adds Michael Page International to its regional client portfolio. Michael Page has recently signed i-Admin as its Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai payroll service vendor. Michael Page International is a leading professional recruitment consultancy specialising in the recruitment of... - July 11, 2008 - i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd
FISC Promotes Al Doucet to Director of Information Technology
FISC Solutions announces the promotion of Al Doucet to Director of Information Technology. Al joined FISC in November 2006 as Information Technology Programmer. As Director of Information Technology, Al directs the activities of FISC’s IT Department and is responsible for the development and... - July 11, 2008 - FISC Solutions
Beacon Realty Capital Closes $15 Million Self-Storage Acquisition Transaction
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm with a specialized self-storage financing group, arranged $15 million in variable-rate acquisition financing for seven Storage Inn self-storage facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area. The Sterling Group of Mishawaka, Ind. - July 11, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Cornish & Carey Advances Sustainable Practices
C&C recently benefited from its own green service offering – an Investment Grade Energy Audit which, with a two-year payback on improvements, will result in cutting utility costs in half and achieving Energy Star status. C&C’s Energy Audit Services, offered through C&C’s Client Solutions Group and its Alliance Partner FSI, underscore the financial feasibility and benefits for both building owners and tenants to “go green.” - July 11, 2008 - Cornish & Carey Commercial Newmark Knight Frank
7 More ETFs Close: Will Investors be Hurt?
Fidelity Indepedent Adviser speaks to former ETF Specialist and exchange member about the latest fund closings. - July 11, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Girard Partners' Growth Leads to Office Move
Girard Partners Ltd., an integrated wealth management solutions firm, has announced today the location of its new offices. The firm has moved to larger premises at 555 Croton Road, Suite 210 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. They were previously located at 455 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia,... - July 11, 2008 - Girard Partners Ltd.
HedgeLender LLC Partners with 1st Flordia State Mortgage/EZStockloan to Form New HedgeLender Achieve Affiliate Development Program for the Stock-Secured Loan Industry
The nation's leading provider of private placement stock loan financing, HedgeLender LLC of Philadelphia, has partnered with the stock loan operation of 1st Florida State Mortgage to create a new joining operation that will specialize in expanding stock-secured lending through special training and support regimens to mortgage and real estate professionals displaced by the current slowdown in the real estate industry. - July 11, 2008 - HedgeLender LLC
Debt Management Helps Borrowers Cope with Tough Times
With the Governor of the Bank of England warning that ‘we face the most difficult economic challenge for two decades’, debt management company Gregory Pennington stresses the importance of finding the right debt solution. - July 10, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
Small Company... Big Impact
VisionQuest Wealth Management makes a significant impact on people's lives, particularly children, through the firm's charitable participation. - July 10, 2008 - VisionQuest Wealth Management
PowerShares Dynamic Utilities (PUI) Rises in PowerShares Momentum Tracker's Ratings
Fideltiy Independent Adviser's PowerShares Momentum Tracker has seen PowerShares Dynamic Utilities jump up its Sector Momentum Table in recent months. - July 10, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
3GS, LLC Acquires Safe Shredding
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have announced that 3GS, LLC, a new business venture to consolidate the document destruction industry, has acquired Safe Shredding, a division of Safe Archives. Safe Shredding is a Mobile, AL-based document destruction company that helps... - July 10, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Washington & Lee Wins 2008 Wooldridge Champions Cup: Farm Bureau Insurance Sponsors ODAC Athletic Achievement Award
Washington & Lee University has earned the prestigious Dan Wooldridge Overall Sports Champion Cup for the 2007-08 academic year. The award is presented to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference’s (ODAC) top overall sports program. Points for the Commissioner’s Cups are based on... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Farm Bureau Insurance and ODAC Honor Scholar Athletes: Partnership Recognizes Excellence in the Classroom and on Athletic Field
Each year, the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) recognizes student-athletes from each of its 22 male and female sports. The awards honor student-athletes who distinguish themselves through outstanding classroom performance and athletics achievement. Farm Bureau Insurance is proud to help... - July 09, 2008 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Managing Debt – with the ‘Nice Decade’ Behind Us
With “the nice decade” behind us, borrowers throughout the UK are looking for debt solutions with the versatility to adapt to uncertain times. - July 09, 2008 - Gregory Pennington
Patrick Boyce Continues Support for Campus Crusade For Christ
Highland Capital CFO Patrick Boyce continued his support this year for Campus Crusade For Christ by contributing to its high school ministry Student Venture. - July 09, 2008 - Highland Capital Management, L.P.
International Profit Associates Host Their 5th Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive
IPA-IBA employees provide help to more than 100 people by participating in a company hosted American Red Cross blood drive. - July 09, 2008 - IPA
Mercer to Present Live Webcast on the Integrated Theory of Business Valuation
Mercer Capital CEO, Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA, will explain the “Integrated Theory of Business Valuation” in a webcast sponsored by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 1:00pm – 3:00pm CST. "The Integrated Theory of... - July 09, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
Sherri Hammons Appointed Vice President of Engineering at PaySimple
PaySimple, the leading provider of SaaS (Software as a Service) on-demand electronic payment solutions for small businesses, today announced that Sherri Hammons has joined the company as vice president of engineering, where she will lead the company’s product development and technology... - July 09, 2008 - PaySimple
Fidelity Independent Adviser’s PowerShares Momentum Tracker Sizes Up DGL
PowerShares DB Gold: a sophisticated strategy for small investors: http://store.fidelityindependentadviser.com/pws1yr.html - July 09, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc. Form Strategic Alliance to Develop New BIPV Systems
SolarPower Restoration Systems Inc. and SBM Solar Inc., two companies experienced in the solar-roofing and photovoltaic industries respectively, announced today a new strategic alliance to develop and manufacturer new photovoltaic systems for commercial and residential roofing and walls. The... - July 08, 2008 - SolarPower Restoration Systems, Inc.
Sherra Scott of Quality Practice Management Solutions Earns QuickBooks ProAdvisor Certification
Sherra Scott of Quality Practice Management Solutions, recently completed QuickBooks ProAdvisor certification training and was awarded the designation Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. To become a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, individuals must complete rigorous training and testing on skills... - July 08, 2008 - Quality Practice Management Solutions
BBY Limited Wins International Business Awards
BBY Limited has won an International Stevie Business Award for Best New Financial Product with the Value and Momentum Monitor that has been achieving absolute returns of 24%. BBY was also a finalist in the Best Overall Corporation in Asia. - July 06, 2008 - BBY Limited
Tax Professional Services Providing Quality, Commitment, Dignity, and Loyalty at a Reasonable Fee to Prospective Clients for Tax Return Preparations
Tax At Heart is a tax professional service with a mission to provide quality accurate tax returns for the community it serve. - July 06, 2008 - Tax At Heart
FISC Signs Contract with Salesian Missions for Donation Processing (Caging)
FISC Solutions, a payment and donations processing company, announced today that it has entered a contract with Salesian Missions of New Rochelle, NY to process mail donations received by the Catholic charity. Founded in 1947, Salesian Missions is the U.S. based fund-raising facility for the... - July 05, 2008 - FISC Solutions
IGM Jumps in Fidelity Independent Adviser's ETF Momentum Tracker Ratings
iShares S&P North American Technology (IGM) ETF jumps 19 spots in 3 months on Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Sector Momentum Tracker. - July 05, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
MEXLend Closes First Puerto Vallarta Scotiabank Dollar Loan
Leading Mexico Mortgage Broker Partners with Scotiabank to Offer More Options to Foreign Investors. - July 04, 2008 - MEXLend
Debt Consolidation Expert Comments on Financial Survey
Recent figures from GE Money indicate that today’s economic problems are weighing heavily on consumers, but also that many are taking steps to improve their financial situation. - July 04, 2008 - Debt Advisers Direct
Entrepreneurs Initiate Consolidation of Document Destruction Industry
Business entrepreneurs, Mike Boehringer and Mike West, have launched 3GS, LLC, a new business venture to consolidate the document destruction industry. Through acquisitions, the company expects to form the largest independent document destruction company in North America. Boehringer, formerly of... - July 04, 2008 - NorthShore Capital Advisors
Identity Theft Red Flags Rule: Only Half of Institutions Will Beat Deadline
New Survey Says Large Institutions Will Struggle Most to Hit Nov. 1 Date for ID Theft Red Flags Compliance - July 04, 2008 - Information Security Media Group
Yuri Rutman's 72 Equity Partners Launches Full Scale Leveraged Buyout Division Targeting Divestitures and Small-Mid Cap Companies Looking to Sell
Chicago and Los Angeles based 72 Equity Partners, headed by CEO Yuri Rutman has officially launched its Leveraged Buyout And Mergers And Aquistions division. The Company is specifically targetting companies with an annual of EBITDA of at least $5,000,000 or more. “With the proliferation of... - July 03, 2008 - 72 Equity Partners
In Its First 6 Weeks, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Dynamic Global ETF Portfolio Service Outperforms the S&P by 10% Net of Fees
With markets off to a rough start for July, investors are looking for ways to gain an edge. Since inception on May 1, 2008, Fidelity Independent Adviser’s Dynamic Global ETF Portfolio has gained 2.19 percent net of fees. By comparison, the S&P 500 decreased 9.18 percent and the MSCI EAFE... - July 03, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Old Republic Home Protection Announces Partnership with GeoAssurance, Inc.
Old Republic Home Protection, a leader in the home warranty industry, has established a partnership in the state of California with GeoAssurance, Inc., a provider of Natural Hazard and Environmental Disclosure Reports for the real estate industry. Together, GeoAssurance and Old Republic Home... - July 03, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection
72Equity.Com Offers Holistic and Professional Business Plan Writing by Experts for Entrepreneurs, Start Up Companies, and Digital Strategies
72 Equity, a Chicago based divestitures, mergers and acquisition, and private equity firm headed by Yuri Rutman has announced the creation of a division that specifically caters to the needs of start-up companies and entrepreneurs. - July 02, 2008 - 72 Equity Partners
Sticking with Gold Pays Off for Fidelity Independent Adviser's Sector Momentum Tracker
Don Dion’s Sector Momentum Tracker decided to maintain its position in Gold last week, and the mutual fund garnered an 8.84% return for investors in the Sector Momentum Portfolio. “It was both the best-performing fund in the Portfolio and the best-performing fund in our... - July 02, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
Private Company Index (PCI) Cites Westminster, Colo., Firm with Top Growth Award
EssentiaLink Soars to 157% Growth, Despite Economic Downturn - July 02, 2008 - Private Company Index
Growth of Private Companies Remains Stable in May, According to Entrex PCI/Gazelles Index
Entrex PCI/Gazelles Index for May over April shows a 1% decline, which analysts say is a normal leveling-off after the near 13% spike it saw April over March. - July 02, 2008 - Private Company Index
In Good Company
Southwest Philadelphia Review writer, Lorraine Gennaro, wrote an article about nine high school students at the Academy of Palumbo in Philadelphia, PA, who are starting a business, Kiddie Katering. The students particated in a youth entrepreneurship program, The ELITE Group, managed by a non-profit organization, Empowerment Group, which teaches entrepreneurship skills to adults and youth in economically distressed communities. Kiddie Katering recently placed third in a business competition. - July 02, 2008 - Empowerment Group
Team PaySimple Raises $35,000 to Fight Multiple Sclerosis
Team PaySimple Riders Travelled 150 Miles in Over Two Days to Help Find a Cure for MS. - July 02, 2008 - PaySimple
Listen Up. "God Told Me To Tell You This."
“Like the food you eat can poison your body, the negative thoughts you feed your mouth from inside your mind can spread poison throughout your being. You speak negative words and self defeating prophecies such as; “I am poor”, “I am broke”, and “I don’t... - July 01, 2008 - The Financial Truth with Carla Cargle
Karur Vysya Bank Now a Part of India’s Largest Direct Debit Engine
Karur Vysya Bank is the latest addition to India's largest direct debit engine. - June 30, 2008 - Avenues India Pvt. Ltd.
Corporate Profits Down, Prompting Aircraft Purchasers to Avoid Sales Tax
S&P 500 Q2 Drop Prompts Aircraft Purchasers to Turn to Firm Helping Them to Avoid Sales Tax. - June 30, 2008 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
PowerShares Momentum Tracker Portfolio Leads the S&P 500 Index, as the Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
Year to date, the PowerShares Momentum Tracker Portfolio leads the S&P 500 Index, with a negative 4.59 percent return after fees to a negative 9.97 percent return for the benchmark. The PowerShares Momentum Tracker Portfolio decreased 2.10 percent over the past week, while the S&P 500 lost... - June 29, 2008 - Dion Money Management, LLC
TLT Consulting Adds Nutritional Aspect to Success Program
TLT Consulting adopts a wholistic approach to it's financial, business, e-commerce and success consulting. Advocating proper nutrition for optimal living. - June 28, 2008 - TLT Consulting
Avelino Rodrigues, CPA, Named as Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist
Avelino Rodrigues, has been named a certified anti-money laundering specialist by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS). - June 28, 2008 - MBAF LLC
i-Admin Signs EPChem International Pte Ltd. as New Singapore ePayroll SaaS Client
i-Admin is pleased to announce EPChem International Pte Ltd. as their new Singapore ePayroll and eHR SaaS client. EPChem International Pte Ltd is a Special Performance Chemicals supplier serving a variety of Industries throughout Asia. EPChem will now enjoy the benefits of i-Admin’s ePayroll... - June 28, 2008 - i-Admin (Singapore) Pte Ltd