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theAppPlace (TAP) Innovations Selects Jimmy Curtin to Serve as Vice President of National Accounts
Jimmy Curtin of Next Level Sales Performance will lead TAP’s national new business development and provide strategic support for national customer accounts. - May 01, 2019 - theAppPlace (TAP) Innovations
DRB Financial Solutions Closes $50 Million Financing
Multi-year, multi-asset credit facility primes company for accelerated growth in 2019. - May 01, 2019 - DRB Capital
Meadows Bank Named SBA Nevada Lender of the Year
On April 11, 2019, the Nevada District office of the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the 2019 Lender Awards, honoring lenders for their commitment to providing critical capital to Nevada’s small businesses in 2018. Meadows Bank is proud to be honored as the SBA Nevada... - April 30, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Hannah Altomare Promoted to Senior Account Manager at RT Specialty
Hannah Altomare has been promoted to senior account manager within R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP). She is responsible for supporting the company’s new business and marketing efforts in addition to providing brokers,... - April 30, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Shapiro Hurst & Associates, LLC Receives 2019 Dallas Award
Program Honors the Achievement - April 30, 2019 - Shapiro Hurst & Associates, LLC.
Spencer Savings Bank Celebrates Financial Literacy Month with Almost 300 Students
Teach Children To Save Day is an opportunity for bankers to demonstrate their commitment to community by teaching young people the value of saving. Spencer Savings Bank recently celebrated Financial Literacy Month with almost 300 students across various schools in New Jersey. Bank employees participated in “Teach Children To Save Day” events and taught fifth and sixth grade students lesson plans on the importance of saving and other money management skills. - April 30, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. Adds Commercial Auto Markets to Brokerage Division with the Hiring of New Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce the recent hire of Transportation Broker, Mary Kidd, to the Sarasota, Florida office. Mary will focus on large commercial transportation accounts, those over $25,000 in premium, across all states. Mary comes to AUI with 28 years of experience... - April 28, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Partner Colorado Credit Union Announces Record Results with Latest High-Rate CD Promotion
Part of Credit Union’s Ongoing Strategy to Attract & Retain Deposits. - April 28, 2019 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Partner Colorado Foundation Announces Record $500K Fund
Partner Colorado Credit Union announced today that the Partner Colorado Foundation has reached the $500K mark, a milestone achieved through the generosity of the credit union and its corporate and community partners. The Partner Colorado Foundation, committed to the credit union philosophy of... - April 28, 2019 - Partner Colorado Credit Union
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Announces Their Top Sales Leaders for Quarter 1 of 2019
The Quarter 1 Sales Contest measures Mortgage Loan Originator performance in a number of categories throughout the quarter. Metrics include performance indicators like number of loan submissions, loan submission pull-through, overall volume, online reviews, fastest closings, and many more categories. Points are awarded to the top three loan officers in each category. - April 27, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
ZipLoan Offers Business Loans to SMEs in Just 3 Days
ZipLoan, the leading NBFC in the Indian finance sector, introduces 3 days business loans to SMEs and MSMEs to help them in their financial needs in a timely manner. - April 27, 2019 - ZipLoan
FloNamix, Inc Announces Multiple Key Acquisitions
Three companies have entered into definitive agreements to sell minority equity interest to Flonamix, Inc. - April 26, 2019 - FloNamix, Inc
ZipLoan Participated in Fintech Conclave 2019 Organized by NITI Aayog
ZipLoan, one of the leading FinTech companies in India, participated in the FinTech Conclave 2019 organized by NITI Aayog on March 25 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. Mr. Shalabh Singhal, Co-founder of Ziploan, was among the other 300 representatives from the leading... - April 26, 2019 - ZipLoan
Sun Acquisitions Announces the Sale of a Knife and Blade Fabricator
Sun Acquisitions is pleased to announce the sale of a knife and blade fabricator in Southern Illinois. The company uses CNC Flat Grinder machines to produce high quality and high tolerance blades and knives. The company’s client-oriented approach has allowed them to build a large base of... - April 26, 2019 - Sun Acquisitions
New Record for Timeshare Owners Assisted at Celebration Resort Relief, Inc.
"It’s not enough to listen. When you are in the business of helping people, you need to know what their needs are before even they do." - Joe Valinho, President of Celebration Resort Relief, Inc. - April 26, 2019 - Celebration Resort Relief
Khalti Digital Wallet in Nepal Gets License from Central Bank to Operate as Payment Service Provider
Nepal Rastra Bank, the central bank of Nepal, has provided Khalti, a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license under its "Payment and Settlement Bylaw 2072" for Wallet Services through telecommunication technology and internet. Along with digital payment services, now Khalti will also... - April 26, 2019 - Khalti Digital Wallet
IASG Fund Services LLC ("IASG-FS") Launches to Promote a Highly Disruptive Fund Administration Software to CTAs, CPOs and Other Alternative Managers
Institutional Advisory Services Group or IASG, a service provider to alternative managers for 25 years, is launching a new division, IASG Fund Services. This company will promote Seamless Solutions, an innovative and disruptive software developed by Sudrania LLC. The platform can service CTAs, CPOs, hedge funds, private equity sponsors, real estate investment companies, family offices and mutual funds. - April 25, 2019 - IASG Fund Services LLC
Agents Predict Increased Medicare Supplement Insurance Sales in 2019 Association Study Finds
A survey conducted by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance finds agents experienced increased Medigap policy sales in 2018. Majority expect growth of sales in 2019. - April 25, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
C2 Energy Capital Completes 100th Solar Project, Announces “Developer-in-Residence” Program
In 4 years, growing from 2 partners to 20 employees, completing 100 solar projects and having 300 MW of assets in development, C2 Energy Capital’s growth is exponential. - April 25, 2019 - C2 Energy Capital, LLC
Singapore’s Leading Corporate Service Provider In.Corp Global Gets a New COO
In.Corp Global has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer, Terence Ng, who has more than 20 years of experience in accounting and business support for growing businesses, including foreign entities expanding their businesses into Singapore. - April 25, 2019 - In.Corp Group
Findlay Nicolson – China Needs More Stimulus
Findlay Nicolson analysts warn that China’s economy needs ongoing stimulus measures to stabilize. - April 24, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
Credit Benchmark Announces Craig Broderick Head of New Advisory Board
Credit Benchmark, the leader in consensus credit data and analytics, announced the establishment of a new advisory board led by Craig Broderick, former chief risk officer (CRO) of Goldman Sachs & Co. Mr. Broderick retired from Goldman Sachs in January 2018 after 32 years, having served as CRO... - April 24, 2019 - Credit Benchmark
Lafferty Communities is Helping to Rebuild Sonoma County
Since the fires, homebuilder Lafferty Communities has been busy rebuilding homes and communities across Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, Lafferty Communities has been building quality homes throughout Northern California, and now, they are using their deep experience to help Sonoma County... - April 24, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
iGrad Receives Pension & Investments Eddy Award for Enrich™ Financial Wellness Platform
iGrad recently was recognized with a Pension & Investments Eddy Award for its Enrich™ financial wellness platform. iGrad was honored along with Virginia Retirement System (VRS), an independent state agency that offers the Enrich platform to its 700,000 members. iGrad and VRS received the... - April 24, 2019 - iGrad
Voyage Immigration Goes Live
Voyage Immigration is the latest product to be released by Voyage Manager. It leverages the Voyage Manager tracking platform to help companies and individuals comply with international immigration rules. - April 24, 2019 - Voyage Manager
Celebration Resort Relief, Inc. Becomes a Member of the Jacksonville IT Council
"It’s not enough to do a good job. There’s always a way to improve on what’s good and make it better." - Joe Valinho, President of Celebration Resort Relief, Inc. - April 24, 2019 - Celebration Resort Relief
Coatesville Savings Bank Names Steven C. Cunningham Senior Vice President of Lending
Coatesville Savings Bank has announced that Steven C. Cunningham has been named Senior Vice President of Lending. In that capacity he also serves as a member of the bank’s Senior Management Team and oversees the entire lending operation for the bank. Mr. Cunningham joined Coatesville Savings... - April 24, 2019 - Coatesville Savings Bank
Financial Independence Group, LLC Exclusively Partners with Economist, Author, and Retirement Expert, Tom Hegna
Financial Independence Group, LLC and Tom Hegna have partnered exclusively to create the new Retire Happy Now platform. - April 24, 2019 - Financial Independence Group
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Announces Online Education Discount Offer
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance has announced the annual discount for insurance agents who want to view any of the 101 online videos focused on selling Medicare and senior insurance products. - April 24, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
TAG Creates a Niche with Bill Pay Services and Announces Staff Promotion
Jennifer Silva-Reis Named Accounts Payable Supervisor for TAG Bill Pay, an Outsourced Solution for Family Offices and Individuals with a Complex Financial Life. - April 22, 2019 - TAG
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty Explores Wood-frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Conference
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) recently explored the wood-frame construction boom and strategies for managing the related and wide-ranging risks at the 2019 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance... - April 22, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $7,500 to CBHCare in Support of Mental Health
Spencer Savings Bank continues to support mental health and wellness in their community. They recently made a $7,500 donation to CBHCare, in support of mental health services in its community. The nonprofit organization, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is the leader in behavioral health care services for New Jersey and Bergen County, offering compassionate and mental health services to thousands in Northern New Jersey. - April 22, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
MFE Insurance Brokerage Offers Restaurant Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance brokerage, announced they are now offering restaurant insurance policies. - April 22, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Element Zero Launches Public TestNet Showcasing New Protocol, Effectively Eliminating Volatility
Element Zero Network, a not-for-profit next generation payment network that addresses the weaknesses of existing stablecoin methodologies, announced today that the Testnet phase for the new Stability Protocol methodology has been completed. Public audiences will be able to interact with the world’s first algorithmic stablecoin prior to fundraising. - April 20, 2019 - Element Zero Network
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association to End Free Conference Recording Access
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that it will no longer be offering free access to watch sessions filmed at prior national Medigap industry conferences. - April 19, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Headway Acquires New York Hospitality and National Event Staffing Business
Through acquiring staffing business from Shiftgig, Headway adds Event Staffing to its already robust, nationwide offerings and expands its Hospitality footprint into the New York market. - April 18, 2019 - Headway Workforce Solutions
Scaling Mini Grids for Last Mile Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa is the Focus of May 2019 Summit in Nairobi
The 5th Africa Mini Grids Summit 2019 will convene on May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. This fifth edition of the Africa-wide conference will once again gather electricity regulators, utilities operators, mini grids developers, financiers, engineering and consulting experts, technology providers, and... - April 18, 2019 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
ASC President, Glenn Backus to Present a Session at RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Measuring your claims operation effectiveness has never been so accessible. See how at RIMS 2019 in Boston this month. - April 18, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
XinFin Blockchain Network and Trace Financial Team Up to Provide Counterparty Risk Mitigation Through ADGM Sandbox
Transformer will help financial institutions convert their traditional messaging formats for financial instruments into a blockchain recorded identity that enables counterparty risk mitigation through secondary market channels. - April 18, 2019 - XinFin Fintech Pte. Ltd.
Virtual Auditor Experts Comes up with a Unique Solution to File New DIR 3 KYC E –Form
Virtual Auditor Experts makes the process easy for DIN holders to file DIR-3 KYC E – Form by providing online solution. - April 18, 2019 - Virtual Auditor Private Limited
Findlay Nicolson - Global Economic Rebound Unlikely in 2019
Findlay Nicolson economists say rapid global economic expansion is likely a thing of the past. - April 17, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
Lafferty Communities Restores Historic Petaluma Home
In an age of a severe Bay Area housing shortage leading to a surge of real estate developments across the region, Lafferty Communities, a privately held, family-owned homebuilder, is doing their part to preserve the local communities where they are building. Lafferty is currently restoring a historic home in the hills of Petaluma. They will be repairing the home as it has deteriorated over time, while still preserving the features that convey its historical, cultural and architectural values. - April 17, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Names Vratanina Senior Vice President
Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced that Jeffrey J. Vratanina has joined the company as senior vice president of capital markets. Fountainhead specializes in SBA 504 loans for commercial real estate and low loan-to-value conventional real estate loans while also offering SBA 7(a) loans... - April 17, 2019 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Two Team Members
Glen Carbon, IL agency adds staff to growing business. - April 17, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
ProgressSoft Sparks the Interest of Central Banks at the Currency Conference in Dubai
ProgressSoft Corporation concludes a loudly successful inaugurate participation at the Currency Conference, bringing its Blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency to more than 70 central banks this past week in Dubai, UAE. The premier conference gathered a circa of 400 participants including... - April 17, 2019 - ProgressSoft Corporation
Direct Auto Insurance Expands in Alabama: Hosting Four-Day Hiring Event, April 30-May 3 to Meet Growing Business Demands
Direct Auto Insurance to host hiring event April 30-May 3 to fill at least 45 retail sales agent positions for 23 new retail stores opening in Alabama within the next six months. - April 16, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
GCP Fund President Joe Malvasio Closes Deal Worth $987,000, as the Company Agrees to Finance Acquisition of Office Space in Washington, DC Area
The commercial property will serve as the regional operations hub of one of the fastest emerging national company in the FMCG sector. - April 16, 2019 - GCP Fund
Author Tosh Cole Reveals "Freight Broker with Care Guide on How to Start and Grow Your Freight Brokerage Business Like a Pro"
This book is focused on upcoming freight brokers who are just getting started in the business; dispatchers, truckers, owner operators, freight agents, 3PL Logistics coordinators, etc., those whom are in the field of transportation, trucking industry, and logistics supply chain. - April 16, 2019 - Freight Broker MyWay
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company Announces Support of Eric Oliver
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTG, Inc., announced today its enthusiastic support for the election of Eric Oliver as trustee of Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) at the special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - First Southern National Bank
Estate Valuations & Pricing Systems' EVP Everywhere Now Integrated Into the Gillett Estate Management Suite (GEMS)
EVP Systems' groundbreaking EVP Everywhere is now integrated into Gillett Publishing's GEMS estate-management software. EVP Everywhere allows any third-party software to quickly and easily price historical securities for estate-tax purposes without installing additional software. - April 16, 2019 - Estate Valuations & Pricing Systems, Inc.