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Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Selected by Fireman’s Fund to Support Comprehensive Landscape Insurance Program
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), has announced that his company has signed an agreement with Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company (FFIC) to provide landscape assessments and valuations for FFIC’s clients, agents and employees. The Program will... - November 12, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management
Bristol County Savings Bank Appoints Jann Alden Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager
Bristol County Savings is a $1.1 billion mutual savings bank founded in 1846 and headquartered in Taunton, MA. Alden will develop business and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s Raynham, MA office. - November 11, 2007 - Bristol County Savings Bank
Free E-book Provides Financial Tools for Entrepreneurs
Learn to start your own business with advice from experienced CPA and business owner - November 10, 2007 - RMARK Financial Services
Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions Selects Saranto Calamas, CPA for Back Office Financial Reporting Support
Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions, Melville, NY, has formed an alliance with the highly reputable, Saranto Calamas, CPA firm in Port Jefferson, New York. The alliance will enable Apex CRES to provide high level financial consulting services to it's rapidly increasing Commercial Real Estate... - November 10, 2007 - Apex Commercial Real Estate Solutions
MiningStockReport.com Initiates Coverage of Inspiration Mining Corporation (TSX:ISM) with a Current Target of $16.50
MiningStockReport.com announced today that the portal has initiated featured profile coverage of Inspiration Mining Corporation (TSX:ISM) and has made available a new research report on the company. The report, which was prepared by James Darcel, C.F.A., sets a current target for the company at... - November 09, 2007 - Mining Stock Report
Affluent Consulting to Help Composites Companies Get R&D Tax Credits
Affluent Consulting of Odessa, FL is focusing its expertise in helping companies take full advantage of federal and state research and development (R&D) tax credits on the U.S. composites industry. - November 09, 2007 - Affluent Consulting
Crescent State Bank Announces Plans For New Garner Office
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has received regulatory approval to open a new office in Garner. The approval, granted by the North Carolina Commissioner of Banks... - November 08, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Capital Financial Bancorp Inc. Promotes Senior Account Manager to Head of Processing Department
Capital Financial Bancorp Inc has promoted Ann Ford to Processing Department Manager. Ann has been with Capital Financial Bancorp since 1999 where she started as a receptionist. In 2001 she moved to the Processing Department and in 2002 was promoted to a Senior Account Manager. With the addition of... - November 08, 2007 - Capital Financial Bancorp Inc
Show Promotes Russell Bedford Network to International Investors
Russell Bedford consulting group promotes its services via exhibition stand at new London-based international business show. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Creditors Target Subprime Borrowers, Bankruptcy Filers
More credit card companies are marketing specifically to low income consumers, consumers with poor credit and people freshly out of bankruptcy, which the National Financial Awareness Network claims is irresponsible lending. - November 07, 2007 - National Financial Awareness Network, Inc.
TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca Releases Canada’s Most Advanced Travel Insurance Quotation System TIQS2.0
OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc. raised the bar today for online travel insurance shopping by announcing the release of their new real time Travel Insurance Quotes System TIQS 2.0 at their travel insurance site, TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca. TravelInsuranceQuotes.ca introduced the new travel insurance... - November 07, 2007 - OIQ Insurance Solutions Inc.
NSBN LLP, Los Angeles Member of Russell Bedford, Announces New Partner
Joel Glucoft, CPA has been appointed partner at NSBN LLP, the Los Angeles, California member firm of Russell Bedford International. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Kab accountants & belastingadviseurs Joins Russell Bedford as New Member Firm in Netherlands
The Russell Bedford network of independent accounting, audit and tax consulting firms has appointed Kab accountants & belastingadviseurs as its new Dutch member. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Top Business Minds Address Seminar by Russell Bedford Cyprus Firm
Totalserve Management Ltd, member firm of the worldwide Russell Bedford tax and consulting network, co-hosts international business conference to help mark its 35th anniversary. - November 07, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
MiningStockReport.com Initiates Coverage of Undervalued Nickel Exploration Stock with Buy Recommendation
MiningStockReport.com announces that the investment portal has initiated feature profile coverage of an undervalued nickel stock on the stock of a new analyst report on the company. The report issues a buy recommendation on the company, and can be downloaded for free from MiningStockReport.com. - November 06, 2007 - Mining Stock Report
Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. Announces New Product Promotion
Doug Cowles, president and CEO of Horticultural Asset Management, Inc. (HMI), has announced the firm’s new product promotion. The promotion allows HMI’s affiliates, or their clients, to purchase a HMI Horticultural Assessment for an initial processing fee of $89 with the balance due at... - November 06, 2007 - Horticultural Asset Management
Macroaxis Releases Alpha Portfolio Toolset for Mobile Devices
Macroaxis Corporation, a software company specializing in delivering portfolio optimization technologies to mainstream investors, announced its alpha release of portfolio management toolset for mobile devices. - November 06, 2007 - Macroaxis Corporation
Business Magazine Names Russell Bedford México a 'Super Empresa'
Russell Bedford International's Mexico member firm has been nominated as one of the best places to work. - November 04, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
SIA Group Named One of the Top 100 Independent Insurance Agencies in the U.S.
Don Mills, president of SIA Group, a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that the firm has been named a Top 100 Property Casualty Independent Agency by the Insurance Journal. The list, based on estimated property casualty premium volume from the... - November 03, 2007 - SIA Group
Kitchen & Bath Galleries® Franchise Expansion
Entrust Associates announced today that client Kitchen & Bath Galleries (KBG) continued its franchise expansion by selling the Youngsville, NC territory to Tom Eldridge. KBG is North Carolina’s premier source for complete kitchen and bath remodeling. The company provides to its clients a... - November 03, 2007 - Entrust Associates
ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com - An Appraiser Cooperative Saves Senior Citizens Money
A group of appraisers from all over the nation has joined forces to create www.ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com – a website that brings quality and ethical appraisers to the forefront of the industry. While the forward mortgage industry has experienced its share of problems with sub-prime loans... - November 02, 2007 - ReverseMortgageAppraisers.com
Globerian, a Subsidiary of US Based MediConnect Global Forms Partnership with University of Utah, USA
Globerian and University of Utah to Work Together on Health Information Research, Analysis, and Management and Healthcare Practice Management - November 02, 2007 - Globerian India Private Limited
IPA President Invited to Continue Serving as Member of U.S. Chamber Committees
Steinberg was invited to continue his service as member of the Council on Small Business, the International Policy Committee and the Homeland Security Policy Task Force. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Speaks with Students at Operation Hope Event
Steinberg provided financial education to a group of students at Bethune Elementary School in Chicago - November 02, 2007 - IPA
IPA-IBA President Participates in Radio Show for Business Professionals
President Gregg Steinberg was selected to participate in a segment on “Coaching the Information Technology and Service Sales Force” for the Insights on Coaching Radio Show. - November 02, 2007 - IPA
Peter G. Economides of Russell Bedford Cyprus Firm Joins S.T.E.P International Committee
The Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) has welcomed Peter G. Economides, chairman of Russell Bedford International's Cyprus member firm, on to the Society's international committee. - November 02, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
International Profit Associates Supports Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
IPA's "Business Doctors" raised more than $9,000 in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - November 02, 2007 - IPA
Raleigh Wealth Strategist Named President of Community Partnerships Board
Brant Spesshardt, a Raleigh-based wealth strategist with Banyan Rock and Talent, has been named president of the board of directors for Community Partnerships, Inc. (CPI). - November 02, 2007 - Banyan Rock & Talent
Mercer Capital Professionals Author Book, "Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, Second Edition"
Mercer Capital is pleased to announce the publication of Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, Second Edition, by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Written by Z. Christopher Mercer, ASA, CFA and Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV, the Second Edition aims to show why business appraisers do what they do and... - November 02, 2007 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.
Crescent State Bank Sponsors Clarence E. Lightner Youth Leadership Banquet
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will sponsor the Annual Clarence E. Lightner Youth Leadership Banquet at the North Raleigh Hilton Hotel Grand Ballroom on... - November 01, 2007 - Crescent State Bank
Landon Watts, Local Wealth Strategist, Attends Global Strategy Meeting
W. Landon Watts, a financial strategist, attended the Van Kampen Investments Global Strategy meeting in Chicago on September 6. - November 01, 2007 - Banyan Rock & Talent
IDS Menus Installs Menu Boards for Growing Coffee Franchise
IDS installs a full line of their menu boards for Green Beans World Cafe. - November 01, 2007 - IDS Menus
Barrister Joins Russell Bedford Associated Law Firm in Cyprus
Michael Davies appointed as senior legal consultant by Economides, Dionysiou & Co. - November 01, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Russell Bedford Hong Kong Appoints More Directors
New senior appointments made at Russell Bedford’s Hong Kong member firm. - November 01, 2007 - Russell Bedford International
Introducing the Glitnir Seafood Rock Band, ‘White Sox’
Musicians from rock bands Queen and YES will be playing at Glitnir’s next Ocean of Opportunities seafood event in Shanghai. - October 31, 2007 - Glitnir Bank
Judy Fourie Named Chair of American Red Cross Ball
Judy Fourie, president of J. Fourie & Company, an insurance agency specializing in health insurance for groups and individuals, has been named chair of the Red Cross Ball, an event to benefit the American Red Cross. In this position, Fourie will lead the organization in its efforts to promote... - October 31, 2007 - J. Fourie & Company
IPA-IBA Executive Director Celebrates 15th Anniversary
As International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) enters its 16th year, the Executive Director of Human Resources Larry Lang celebrated his milestone 15th anniversary with the company this past month. Lang has been with IPA since 1992 and is currently the Executive Director of Human Resources for... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
IPA Representative Speaks at Chicago Women's Business Forum
International Profit Associates (IPA-IBA) and International Tax Advisors (ITA) representative, Tyrone Wideman, was a guest speaker for ARISE., a group whose name is inspired by the motto “To Actively Raise and Inspire People to Successfully Build Businesses with Excellence.” On... - October 31, 2007 - IPA
International Profit Associates Announces Business of the Year Awards
IPA-IBA seeks small business award nominees - October 31, 2007 - IPA
Self Directed Retirement Accounts Focus of Discussion at US Wealth Summit
Beyond Traditional Markets. Capital Market Solutions, LLC (“CMS”) is at the forefront of the Financial Services Industry. CMS’s innovative concepts are bridging the gap between traditional and non-traditional investments with use of the Self Directed Retirement Account (“SDRA”). - October 31, 2007 - Capital Market Solutions, LLC
Place Trade CEO Serves on Speaking of Women’s Health Committee
Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., a global full service, discount broker and online trading firm, announced that she served on a 2007 Speaking of Women’s Health steering committee in Raleigh. This two day event aimed to provide every woman with the resources... - October 30, 2007 - Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Fernandez Capital Launches New Starboyant Clothing Line
Fernandez Capital LLC announced the launch of the Starboyant brand, a cutting-edge and stylish new high-end clothing line. - October 28, 2007 - Fernandez Capital LLC
Fast Transact Top Ten Finalist for 2007 Fastest Growing Company in Washington Puget Sound Area
For the second consecutive year, Fast Transact, Inc. takes its place among Washington’s fastest growing businesses. Each year, the Business Examiner (BE) of South Puget Sound recognizes outstanding businesses for their success and growth. The annual event ranks the top 10 finalists by a combined growth in revenue and wage expense and is conducted with the assistance of Moss Adams, the 12th largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States. - October 28, 2007 - Fast Transact Inc.
Fidelity Bank Delivers Financial Education to Crosswinds Youth
New Program Makes Financial Education Fun - October 28, 2007 - Fidelity Bank of Florida, N.A.
CCIM Institute gives Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM an Award of Excellence
Dallas Real Estate Broker Alex Johnson, CCIM, given award through 2007 Leadership Development Academy held by CCIM Institute. Earned Susan J. Groeneveld Award of Excellence After Completing Training Program. - October 27, 2007 - Laurex Realty Advisors
Farm Bureau Insurance Safety Alert: Have a Safe Halloween
Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance provides the public with important information and tips throughout the year to aid in safety and health. This alert provides tips on Halloween safety. - October 27, 2007 - Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance
Offshore Bank Launches New Tracker Savings Account
Bradford & Bingley International (BBI) has released a new no-notice base rate tracker account paying up to 6.40%. - October 27, 2007 - Bradford & Bingley International
Identity Branding Internet-Based Sales Aid Patent Issued
The United States Patent and Trademark Office grants an Internet-Based Sales Aid patent, including 35 claims, to Identity Branding Incorporated, Greensboro, NC (US), inventor Robert E. Krumroy, patent no: 7,249,066 B1, Jul 24, 2007. - October 27, 2007 - Identity Branding
Online Insurance Shopping in India Set to Expand Its Horizon
Indian website set to become the Widest Neutral Insurance Shopping Website in the world. - October 27, 2007 - Bonsai America, Inc.
A Real Alternative to Property Repossession
Bournemouth based property company, A Swift Sale is offering a solution to people facing repossession. The service offers to buy property quickly and deal with all negotiations and proceedings with mortgage lenders and courts to prevent repossession. The sale of the property allows the owner to... - October 27, 2007 - A Swift Sale