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AVentures Capital Invests in Viseven, a Fast-Growing Digital Solution Provider for the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Enterprise Companies
AVentures Capital invested in Viseven, a fast-growing digital solution provider for the world’s largest pharmaceutical and life sciences players, and became a minority shareholder. Viseven provides full-cycle digital multichannel solutions for life sciences and pharmaceutical industries. - June 03, 2019 - AVentures Capital
Irshad Akhtar Joins Heliocor the Emerging RegTech Restoring Trust in Financial Services
Heliocor is pleased to announce that Irshad Akhtar has joined Heliocor as Finance Director. In addition to his financial and risk responsibilities, he will be working closely with Managing Director, Vikas Tripathi, to bring Heliocor’s world class compliance solutions to the Middle East and... - June 02, 2019 - Heliocor
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Conference Sets Attendance Record
Record setting attendance for the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance's industry conference has been reported. The national Medigap insurance conference takes place in Atlanta. - June 01, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
A Regional Leader Goes National
NPPG are delighted to announce that Northeast Professional Planning Group, Inc. (“NPPG”) welcomed Pinnacle Financial Services (“Pinnacle”) to the NPPG family of companies. With offices in New Jersey, New York, Florida, and Michigan, the combined NPPG-Pinnacle provides... - June 01, 2019 - NPPG, Inc.
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Welcomes Jennifer Szalkay Back to Brokerage Division
Appalachian Underwriters is thrilled to welcome back former Broker, Jennifer Szalkay, to the Brokerage division. Now a Senior Broker, she will be working on Specialty Casualty and Construction accounts in all 50 states. Jennifer has over 10 years of experience in the insurance industry, formerly... - June 01, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Writing Procurement’s Future at the Big Ideas Summit
Serving as sponsors and keynote speakers, Source One will join industry innovators at Procurious' Chicago conference. - May 31, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Findlay Nicolson - China Industrial Profits Set to Decline
Findlay Nicolson analysts say technology and manufacturing sectors will be more vulnerable to increased tariffs as trade war continues. - May 31, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
In Order to Combat Overtourism in Biei, Hokkaido Farmers Launch Crowdfunding Project on Japankuru Funding to Help Re-Educate Visitors to the Area
Each year 1,600,000 visitors go to Hokkaido to see the beautiful farms in Biei. It is a unique area scattered with hilly farmland that feature amazing fields of not just crops but beautiful flowers. It is because of these beautiful fields that people flock to the area for a once in a lifetime opportunity. Now the people of Biei are looking to protect the farmland so future generations can also enjoy this amazing area. - May 31, 2019 - Japankuru Funding
Quest CE Releases Course on NY Regulation 187
Quest CE announces the release of a new course focused on New York’s Amendment to Regulation 187, which significantly expands existing suitability standards involving life insurance and annuity products. - May 31, 2019 - Quest CE
FD Financial and FH1-40 Company Are Marketing Worldwide the Only One of Its Kind L140, a Hearing Test for the Infant In Utero
The L1-40 is the only noninvasive device of its kind that can detect if an Infant will be born deaf or hearing impaired In Utero. By having this knowledge early on, the mothers’ physician can act sooner to resolve the issue when possible. The L1-40 is being prepared for national marketing. - May 30, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
C2 Energy Capital Completes Largest Solar Project Installed on a Landfill in Tennessee
C2 Energy Capital, LLC, a rapidly growing investor in renewable energy and storage assets, announced today the completion of the largest solar project installed on a landfill in Tennessee. C2 Energy Capital provided financing and support services for the development and construction of the 2.7 MW... - May 30, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC
MedLaw Publishing Announces the Distribution of the Book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," to the United States Senate
This week, MedLaw Publishing is distributing a copy of the non-fiction book, "Capitol Hill's Criminal Underground," to all United States Senators and members of the House Judiciary Committee. - May 29, 2019 - Richard Lawless, Author
RMK Consulting, LLC Announces Partnership with SentinelOne
Cyber Security & IT Managed Service Provider, RMK Consulting, LLC, is delighted to announce a brand-new partnership with SentinelOne, a leading Endpoint Protection, Detection & Remediation vendor. The partnership will see RMK Consulting, LLC incorporate SentinelOne's solution to... - May 29, 2019 - RMK Consulting, LLC
Tunisian American Wall Street Executive Sofien Bennaceur, Candidate for President of Tunisia 2020
Tunisian American Sofien Bennaceur, 2020 presidential candidate for Tunisia, is backed by major Wall Street influential firms and lobbies. Sofien Bennaceur, who is considered an influential person, is a conservative in terms of fiscal policy. He supports major reforms on opening up Tunisia to new... - May 28, 2019 - Sofien Bennaceur
Chargezoom Achieves PCI-DSS Compliance
Chargezoom, an emerging Software as a Service provider, today announced that the company has validated compliance with the PCI-DSS version 3.2 as a Level 1 service provider. The organization underwent a rigorous audit by Sectigo, to ensure that it meets the industry’s security controls that... - May 28, 2019 - Chargezoom
Heliocor, the Emerging Regtech, Enters China with Ping An Cloud Accelerator (Powered by SparkLabs)
After an intensive 3 month selection process, Heliocor, the emerging RegTech company based in London and Barcelona, is proud to announce it has been selected for the 3rd Cohort of the Ping An Cloud Accelerator, China. The “Ping An Cloud Accelerator Powered by SparkLabs” program was... - May 28, 2019 - Heliocor
Everitt Lawson Group: Trade War Could Backfire on “Strong” US Economy
Everitt Lawson Group says American consumers could bear the cost of trade war tariffs. - May 27, 2019 - Everitt Lawson Group
Production Insurance Company Releases Guide to Video Production Insurance
MFE Insurance, a production insurance company, recently released a guide to video production insurance. - May 27, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Awards: Chief Marketing Officer Chris Moloney and USA Today Network's Vice President Reggie Riley Accept The Gramercy Institute Award for Marketing Partnership for 2019
The Gramercy Institute recognized CMO Chris Moloney and USA Today Network's Vice President Reggie Riley for their innovative and multi-channel 2019 marketing campaign on financial education for Americans. The highly successful marketing and media campaign received The Gramercy Institute Award for... - May 26, 2019 - TaxSlayer
“She for She”: Business and Professional Women of Colorado Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Celebration
Business and Professional Women of Colorado (BPW Colorado) was founded in 1919. This organization has, and continues to be, a leader for women's rights at the local, state, national, and international levels. (BPW) of Colorado’s mission is to achieve equity for all women in the workplace... - May 26, 2019 - Business and Professional Women of Colorado
Simplii Inc. Moved to McKinney
Simplii Inc. has moved to McKinney, TX Summit Park. Simplii Inc. is a business advisory firm specializing in small- to mid-size business financial solutions. Simplii Inc., owned by Peggy Wells, was previously located in Melissa, TX and has relocated to meet the needs of their growing business... - May 25, 2019 - Simplii Inc.
ICO SPOTTERS Publishes 2019 Review of the Binance Exchange
A comprehensive guide to the Binance exchange, learn about what Binance is, how to use the exchange, and why investors may want to join in this comprehensive, in-depth review by the ICO SPOTTERS team. - May 25, 2019 - ICO Spotters
Restaurant Insurance Brokerage Discusses Restaurant Insurance Policies
MFE Insurance, a restaurant insurance broker, recently released a blog educating readers on restaurant insurance policies. - May 25, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg Supports WWII Memorial Effort
Sons of Norway CEO Eivind Heiberg, acting in his dual capacity as Honorary Consulate General for the Kingdom of Norway, made an appearance at Fort Snelling Tuesday in support of an effort to memorialize the 99th Infantry Battalion, an elite unit of Norwegian-speaking soldiers who fought for the U.S. - May 24, 2019 - Sons of Norway
Approved Mortgage Expands Workforce with New Licensed Loan Officers
Approved Mortgage, Central Indiana’s largest and oldest locally owned mortgage company, makes key additions by adding new licensed loan officers to its team of over 30 experienced mortgage originators. - May 24, 2019 - Approved Mortgage Corporation
Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Director of Marketing
Lauren Davis to focus on digital marketing strategies for company's members. - May 24, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Nutrimedy Raises $2.15 Million in Seed Funding Round
Nutrimedy, a Massachusetts-based company focused on clinical nutrition, recently announced that it closed its seed funding round with $2.15 million dollars from various investors. - May 23, 2019 - Nutrimedy Inc.
Sun Acquisitions Announces Tony Schiappa’s Re-Election to Board of Trustees
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce Tony Schiappa, Chief Development Officer and Senior Advisor of Sun Acquisitions, has been re-elected to the Burr Ridge, Illinois Board of Trustees. This will be Tony’s second term serving the community of Burr Ridge. Tony, along with his fellow board... - May 23, 2019 - Sun Acquisitions
Premier Lender Expands Local Presence in Fresno
Platinum Home Mortgage opens new branch location in Fresno, California. - May 23, 2019 - Platinum Home Mortgage
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Announces Multiple New Hires to Commercial Division
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of three new Underwriters, April Cook, Amanda Setchfield, and Carol Armstrong, to the Commercial Specialty division. - May 23, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Locust Park Capital Secures $3M Refinancing of CVS Pharmacy in Dallas, TX
Locus Park Capital has secured a $3 million refinancing for a net-leased CVS pharmacy in Dallas. The five-year loan features a fixed rate of 4.95 percent and a 30-year amortization schedule. The lender was a local community bank. Locust Park’s president Kenneth Lee arranged the loan on behalf... - May 23, 2019 - Locust Park Capital
Normandy Insurance Company Announces Expansion of Coverage to North Carolina
Florida-based workers' compensation carrier Normandy Insurance Company is now offering workers’ compensation insurance to small, mid-size, and large businesses in North Carolina. This marks the sixth major expansion by the multi-state insurer since the beginning of 2019. Normandy now offers... - May 23, 2019 - Normandy Insurance Company
Nepal SBI Bank Partners with Khalti Digital Wallet to Facilitate E-Banking Users for Digital Payments
Nepal SBI Bank Limited (NSBL) has signed an agreement with Khalti to facilitate its e-banking users for digital payments. With this partnership, NSBL customers across Nepal can now avail all digital payments facilities available at Khalti and pay directly via their bank account using Nepal SBI Bank e-Banking services. NSBL customers don’t need to load funds in Khalti wallet to make online payments. - May 23, 2019 - Khalti Digital Wallet
National Credit Partners Helps Small Business Owners Who Are Overwhelmed with High Interest Debt
Small business owners are increasingly turning to alternative online financing as a fast way to keep their business afloat - although this money is easy to obtain, the interest rates are astronomical and the terms often predatory. That is where National Credit Partners steps in to help the over extended business owners. - May 22, 2019 - National Credit Partners
Findlay Nicolson - Japan’s Economy Defies External Headwinds
Japan’s economy beat expectations to grow for the second consecutive quarter, says Findlay Nicolson. - May 22, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
FD Financial, Corp. Selling Alaska Salmon Cannery
The partners of Santaska have agreed to sale the cannery on the Egegik River in Alaska. - May 22, 2019 - FD Financial, Corp.
Derek Bell's State Farm Agency, Serving the Tri-Lakes Community, Has Received the Company’s Prestigious President’s Club Award for the Second Year in a Row
The President's Club award is the most highly recognized honor amongst State Farm agents and exemplifies extraordinary achievement which challenges even the most successful agents. In 2018 Derek Bell's State Farm Agency finished #41 out of more than 19,000 agencies in the U.S. - May 22, 2019 - Derek Bell Insurance & Financial Services, Inc.
VP Medical Consulting Recognized as WBENC Certified Women Business Enterprise
VP Medical Consulting (https://vp-medical.com), a provider of medical legal consulting services, is recognized by Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE). The certification validates VP Medical Consulting is minimally 51 percent owned,... - May 22, 2019 - VP Medical Consulting
Grants Management Systems, Inc. Announces Ken Pearson to Speak at GMS RLSS Summit
Grants Management Systems, Inc. (GMS, Inc.), provider of revolving loan and accounting software for nonprofit and public organizations announced today Ken Pearson will be speaking at the GMS RLSS Summit this month in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. - May 22, 2019 - GMS, Inc.
Bay Area Police Crack Serial Shooter Case with the Help of Portable Gunshot Detection Technology: Defendant Convicted on 26 Counts, Faces up to 54 Years Prison
A Bay Area police department stopped a four-month reign of terror, in which San Jose resident Michael Lewis, 33, is convicted of shooting at drivers in moving cars along a Silicon Valley freeway, injuring several victims and raising public safety concerns. Shooting from his Dodge Charger, Lewis was... - May 21, 2019 - V5 Systems
Christopher J. Berry of The Elder Care Firm Preps Baby Boomers for Livonia 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo
Christopher J. Berry, Esq., CELA, of The Elder Care Firm, joined many local vendors at the 16th Annual Spring Senior Expo at Schoolcraft College on Wednesday, April 29th. - May 21, 2019 - The Elder Care Firm
XinFin Network Presents One-Click Installer for Blockchain Node Setup
XinFin invites its existing as well as new global users to set-up masternode using one-click installer function, and make an impact in the world of decentralized trade and finance. - May 20, 2019 - XinFin Fintech Pte. Ltd.
Kevin Hollins Recognized as an NACD Governance Fellow
NACD Fellows Demonstrate Their Commitment to the Highest Standards of Corporate Governance. - May 20, 2019 - Canal Group
Locust Park Capital Arranges $12M Refinance for Mixed Use Building in Orlando's Central Business District
Locust Park Capital has secured a $12 million loan to refinance a seven-story mixed use building in the Central Business District of Orlando, Florida. The recently renovated building was fully leased at the time of financing. Kenneth Lee of Locust Park arranged the five-year loan with a fixed rate... - May 19, 2019 - Locust Park Capital
RPA Names Rob Mangano Director – Client Relations
Deep public sector retirement plan experience and commitment make for a strong match - May 18, 2019 - Retirement Plan Advisors
Shadow Financial Systems Expands its Headquarters to Accommodate Continued Growth
ShadowSuite is being adopted by more industry participants and current customers are expanding asset class coverage creating the need to expand the team on all fronts and therefore, the size of corporate headquarters. - May 18, 2019 - Shadow Financial Systems, Inc.
Yardstick Management Expands Leadership Team with the Appointment of Several Talented Senior Consultants
Yardstick Management Welcomes Jeana Brown, Melanie Calhoun and Gil Rodriguez to Leadership Team. - May 18, 2019 - Yardstick Management LLC
Everitt Lawson Group - Chinese Exporters Could Lose All US Business
Everitt Lawson Group - Chinese exporters stand to lose out on significant amount of US business as higher tariffs will wipe out profit margins. - May 17, 2019 - Everitt Lawson Group
Grants Management Systems, Inc. Announces Dr. Amanda Andrade to Speak at 34th Annual Financial Management Conference
Grants Management Systems, Inc. (GMS, Inc.), provider of accounting and revolving loan software for nonprofit and public organizations announced today Dr. Amanda Andrade will be speaking at the 34th Annual GMS Accounting Summit this month in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. - May 17, 2019 - GMS, Inc.
KASI CCI Now Available on Refinitiv Eikon Platform
KASI, Africa’s leading provider of sentiment data, today announces a partnership with global financial markets data and infrastructure provider, Refinitiv, that will allow users to access KASI Consumer Confidence Index (KASI CCI) on its desktop and mobile app, Eikon. - May 16, 2019 - KASI Insight