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Beacon Realty Capital Closes $411 Million in 2007 Financing Transactions
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced it closed more than $411 million in property financing transactions in 2007. The company closed 83 debt and equity transactions, with individual property financing sizes ranging from $500,000 to $40 million. The... - January 27, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
BizSales Business Brokers - Sale of Video City Chain of Video Stores
In a £1.6million deal, Video City, the highly lucrative chain of Northern Ireland DVD Rental/Ice Cream and Tanning businesses has today been put up for sale. - January 27, 2008 - BizSales Business Brokers
Bill Gates Speaks About Technology and Business Being the Cure for the US Recession
Bill Gates believes that technology will revive the US economy and help it avoid a recession. He calls for “creative capitalism” which combines Technology with Capitalism to improve living standards around the world. - January 26, 2008 - Business Systems Solutions
MidBlock Capital Management Announces Formation of $20mm Retail Development Fund
MidBlock Capital Management has formed its first private equity fund to develop retail centers across the Southwestern United States. MidBlock Retail Fund will have an initial capitalization of $20 million. - January 26, 2008 - Midblock Retail Fund
Russell Bedford Named Among First Full Members of Forum of Firms After Meeting International Quality and Ethics Requirements
In the year that marks the network’s 25th anniversary, Russell Bedford International has joined an exclusive group of 17 of the world’s leading audit networks. - January 26, 2008 - Russell Bedford International
Healthcare Scouts Expands Its Therapy Permanent Career Services to Licensed Therapy Professionals Looking for the Right Career Fit
Healthcare Scouts announced today that it is expanding its permanent career services to include more Therapy professionals nationwide. Disciplines now served include: Physical Therapists (PT), Occupational Therapists (OT), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP), Clinical Educators, Pulmonary Rehab Specialists, Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT), Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT), along with Director and High level positions among others. - January 26, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
Jeff Snell Named to Action for Children North Carolina Advisory Board
ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), which represents profitable privately-held, North Carolina-based companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of $1 million, has announced that Jeff Snell, principal broker for the firm, has been named to the Corporate Advisory Board for Action for... - January 25, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
FastGuaranteedLoans.com Partners with Renowned Law Firm and Offers New Free Service
The new partnership will let FastGuaranteedLoans.com offer a Free Credit Repair Analysis by legal professionals with expertise on credit problems. - January 25, 2008 - Fastguaranteedloans.com
Healthcare Scouts Will be Attending The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition, Held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, California
The American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, held March 14-17, 2008 in San Diego, exhibits the latest trends and best practices in pharmacy, while sharing experiences and ideas with 7,000 pharmacy professionals from every practice setting. APhA2008 is designed to provide pharmacists with timely information and resources that help enrich careers. - January 25, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts
The Federal Banking Co-Op Considers Asking US Senate Banking Committee to Review Consumer Bank Fees and Charges
The Federal Banking Co-op, today formed a committee to research and develop a plan of action to ask the US Senate Banking Committee to review retail consumer fees charged by the banks to their customers. The Federal Banking Co-op will begin raising funds to lobby for changes and caps in these charges. The committee will determine which fees are excessive and ask that these fees be limited on a performance basis, and that there is full disclosure of the actions that account for the fees. - January 24, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Q4 High Growth Companies Announced by the Private Company Index
The Private Company Index (PCI) announces its “Top Five Growth Company” slate for Q4 2007. These five honorees experienced overall average revenue growth of 56.3% over their Q4 2006 performance. This diverse group includes a broad spectrum of companies ranging from technology, to... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index
New Instrument Enables Investors to Capture Income from Private Company Revenue Growth
Entrex Inc. announces the creation of a proprietary new financing instrument called Top-line Income Generation Rights Contracts, or “TIGR CubsSM”, which are designed to garner high current cash-on-cash returns from investments into growth-oriented private companies. David Weild, the... - January 24, 2008 - Private Company Index
RTS Financial Now Working with Multiple Industries
RTS Financial Service, Inc. announced that it is expanding its customer base, and will be offering working capital financing to US-based manufacturers searching for cash flow solutions. The company has been factoring receivables in the trucking industry for more than a decade. “We have been... - January 24, 2008 - RTS International
DentalPlans.com Presents New Spanish-Language Website, www.PlanesDentales.com
PlanesDentales.com offers more than 30 discount dental plans in Spanish. - January 24, 2008 - DentalPlans.com, Inc.
Kanetix.ca Study Sees Increase in Auto Insurance Premiums - Again
The news is grim for Ontario’s auto insurance consumers. For the second quarter in a row, kanetix.ca saw a year-over-year increase in the average of the lowest auto insurance premiums quoted. - January 24, 2008 - Kanetix
Debt Settlement America Claims "Gold"
Debt Settlement America Receives Gold Status with the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. - January 24, 2008 - Debt Settlement America
Entrust Hawaii to Open in Honolulu - Innovative New Real Estate IRA Company Will Help People in Hawaii to Achieve True Investment Diversification
Entrust Hawaii, a franchise of the Entrust Group, the world's premier provider of account administration services for self-directed retirement plans, today announced the grand opening of its Ohana offices, serving the investment needs of the people of Hawaii. - January 24, 2008 - Entrust New Direction IRA, Inc.
PrivacyMatters.com Provides Consumers New Ways to Fight Back
With new services like Background checks, Criminal Checks, and Reverse Phone Look Up consumers can rest easily. - January 24, 2008 - PrivacyMatters.com
Irish Construction Now Prefers the Safe Way
Irish insurance broker Keystone reports a rapid growth in the demand for Construction Insurance. - January 23, 2008 - Keystone Insurance
Axis Command Group Offers Single and Married Executives Relationship Coaching by Phone with 'Executive Alignment Coaching'
Personal Growth Expert and Executive Coach, Teresa Ann Foxworthy, Guides Men and Women through Relationship Challenges to Find and Refine Success Strategies in both Personal and Professional Arenas - January 23, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Axis Command Group Heads Up Corporate Services for Axis Magna Group's Conglomerate
Wellness Programs, Executive and Organizational Development, Executive Coaching and Management Consulting Lead Roster of Services - January 22, 2008 - Axis Command Group
Chicagoland Sunbelt Facilitates Sale of an Information Technology Firm
Chicagoland Sunbelt, the dominant business brokerage firm in Chicago, reported that it facilitated the sale of an information Technology firm in Chicago. This business was on the market for less than six months, during which time multiple offers were generated, and resulted in an attractive exit... - January 22, 2008 - Chicagoland Sunbelt
Crescent Financial Corporation Announces Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2007
Crescent Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: CRFN), parent company of Crescent State Bank in Cary, N.C., today announced unaudited net income for the year ended December 31, 2007, of $6,248,800 or $0.65 per diluted share compared with $4,904,000 or $0.64 per diluted share for the year ended December 31,... - January 21, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Grants, Financial Aid, Assistance and Help Available for Home Owners at Risk
The Federal Foreclosure Assistance Center today announced the availability for financial aid, grants and assistance for Home Owners at risk of foreclosure due to subprime mortgage loans - January 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop
Learn About the Changes to Real Estate Agency Laws in RI
Oceanside Mortgage Group (Providence, RI) announced today that the next topic in their continuing series of seminars for real estate professionals will discuss forthcoming changes to agency laws. The seminar will be held January 30, 2008 at the Fabre Line Club in Providence, RI. All realtors are encouraged to attend. - January 20, 2008 - Oceanside Mortgage Group
Atlanta Based Moore Colson on the 'Grow' Again - Adds Six to the Professional Staff, and Three Interns
Moore Colson continues to grow its professional staff and is approaching 80 employees. - January 20, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA
Dynasty Offers Expansion Capital
Dynasty Capital Advisors, one of the nation's leading ESOP investment banks, announced today that it is now offering low-cost expansion capital to private middle market companies across the country. - January 20, 2008 - Dynasty Capital Advisors
Place Trade CEO, Sarah Place, Has Financial Advice Published in Balance Magazine
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC [www.placetrade.com]), has announced that her article entitled “Get your Financial House in Order- 8 Steps to Financial Security” was published in the January issue of Balance Magazine. “I am... - January 19, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Moore Colson Promotes Alex Kahn as Partner to Lead the Firm’s Estate and Financial Strategies Practice
Atlanta based accounting firm, Moore Colson, recently announced the admission of Alex Kahn as partner of its estate and financial strategies practice. Moore Colson, founded in 1981, is a full-service firm located in Atlanta, Georgia, providing tax and assurance services, real estate, management... - January 19, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA
Chris Hurn Named "Most Respected Executive in Central Florida"
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Chris Hurn for Top Award in 2007 Reader’s Choice Awards List. - January 19, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
Beacon Realty Capital Promotes Huber to Senior Vice President
Beacon Realty Capital, a commercial real estate financial services firm, announced Devin S. Huber has been promoted to senior vice president. He previously served as a vice president with the firm. Huber originates a full spectrum of real estate financing transactions for all commercial property... - January 19, 2008 - Beacon Realty Capital, Inc.
Instant Office Assistant Opens Its Virtual Doors
Instant Office Assistant is a new Virtual Assistance company providing administrative support services "virtually" - Specializing in bookkeeping, data management, organization and desktop publishing. - January 19, 2008 - Instant Office Assistant
Private Companies Keep Growing Despite Credit and Inflation Worries
The Private Company Index (PCI) gracefully crested to a new healthy peak amid loud Q4 concerns about a US economic slowdown and a possible recession. Company reporting for December 2007 revenue puts the index up to 961, a 1.7% increase over November. Conversely, the Dow, Nasdaq and S&P Small... - January 18, 2008 - Private Company Index
Moore Colson CPA Adds Former Big Four Assurance Partner and Southeast Real Estate Practice Leader to the Firm
Atlanta-based Acounting firm, Moore Coson recently hired former KPMG, LLP Partner, Steve LaMontagne, to lead its Real Estate Practice. - January 18, 2008 - Moore Colson, CPA
Keyes Company Affiliate President Joins South Florida's Union Mortgage Investment Group
Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp, a leader in the mortgage financing industry in South Florida has announced that John P. Doherty has joined the company as Executive Vice-President in charge of Recruiting. The announcement was made by Sergio Aleaga, President of Union Mortgage. John Doherty... - January 18, 2008 - Union Mortgage Investment Group, Corp.
SBA 504 Loan Experts, Mercantile Commercial Capital, Named “Best Small Company in Central Florida”
Orlando Business Journal Readers Select Mercantile Commercial Capital for Top Award in 2007 Readers’ Choice Awards List. - January 18, 2008 - Mecantile Commercial Capital
Crescent State Bank Announces Mortgage Loan Officer
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Tracy Collier has joined the bank’s Wilmington office as mortgage loan officer. In this position, Collier will be responsible for... - January 17, 2008 - Crescent State Bank
Corporate Acquisitions Group Hired by Alliance Equity, Inc
Corporate Acquisitions Group Hired by Alliance Equity, Inc to find and locate sellers for large revenue project. - January 17, 2008 - Corporate Acquisitions Group
First Debt Settlement Company to Win SmartCEO Future 50 Award
Debt Shield is the only debt settlement company to be selected as a Baltimore SmartCEO Future 50 winner this year. - January 17, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.
EU Directives and Banks of Non-EEA Countries: MiFID, UCITS iii, 8th Directive, Basel ii / CRD, Conglomerates Directive, Regulation for Hedge Funds
Compliance LLC launched a new web site and a new training course for banks and financial organizations of non-EEA countries that want to provide services to European clients. - January 16, 2008 - Compliance LLC
ENLIGN Business Brokers Retained by Wine Shop
Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a wine shop located in Raleigh to represent them in the sale of the business. The business retails wine, beer and related accessories with 1,700 wines in stock. ENLIGN will... - January 16, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers
Kent Thompson of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp/Sagemark Consulting Retains Jamie Nunnelly of Wilder Ridge Communications as PR/Marketing Consultant
Kent Thompson, CFP®, a financial planner with Sagemark Consulting, a division of Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp., a broker/dealer (Member SIPC) and a registered investment advisor retained Jamie Nunnelly of Wilder Ridge Communications as his public relations and marketing consultant. - January 16, 2008 - Kent Thompson of Sagemark Consulting/Lincoln Advisors
www.theBusinessShop.ie Launches LivePitch - a Facility to Allow Businesses to Upload a Video of Their Investor Pitches
LivePitch - upload facility to allow people seeking investment to upload their audio visual pitch to investors. This can be accompanied by business plans, spreadsheets and images of products/prototypes/logos. While there is still a large marketplace for text based classified ads, there is a... - January 16, 2008 - theBusinessShop.ie
Alexander Aviation Announces New Web Site
Alexander Aviation Associates announces the completion of their new web site, www.alexanderaviation.com. Developed specifically with fast and simple navigation as a primary goal, the site focuses on U.S. aviation insurance, including recent industry changes that affect private pilots and aviation professionals - January 15, 2008 - Alexander Aviation Associates, Inc.
ABN Amro the Latest Avenues Net Banking Payment Option
India’s largest debit engine adds yet another net banking option ‘ABN Amro Bank’ to its comprehensive range of payment options. - January 15, 2008 - Avenues India Pvt. Ltd.
MyCreditGroup Launches “World Ugliest Credit Report” Contest
Company invites individuals to submit story by Jan. 31 for chance at free services. - January 13, 2008 - My Credit Group Inc.
Life Settlement Company Announces Key Managerial Appointments
In the emerging industry of Life Settlements, one company has had great success across the globe largely due to the team of executives that run the show. MOSAIC Management Group, Inc. has recently promoted and taken on several key executives that are expected to lead the company in its worldwide operations and take the company to the top of the industry during 2008. - January 13, 2008 - MOSAIC Management Group, inc.
Emerging Asia Enters Into Alliance Partnership with Ascendas and iAxil
Emerging Asia announced that it has entered into an alliance partnership with Ascendas Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd., the owner and developer of a number of science, business, industrial and technology parks in Singapore and other Asian countries. Emerging Asia will provide Ascendas tenants with commercial due diligence, market research, and market strategy advisory in order to assist their entry into Mainland China, India, and other markets in Asia. - January 12, 2008 - Emerging Asia
Place Trade CEO Named to NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member FINRA, SIPC), www.placetrade.com, a full service discount brokerage firm based in Raleigh, NC, announced that she has been named to the NC Council on Economic Education Board of Directors. As a board member, Place will... - January 12, 2008 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
A No Tax Society: Fictional Story Describes the Actual Plan
Fictional story describes the author's actual economic plan designed to eliminate all taxation, end poverty, prepay all government services and turn the financial world upside down. - January 12, 2008 - M. D. Armstrong