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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.
Synergy Professional Associates/ Tokio Marine HCC Professional Lines Group Announce the Expansion of Lawyers Professional Liability Programs into CO, FL & NJ
Synergy Professional Associates in partnership with Tokio Marine HCC – Professional Lines Group announces the expansion of their Lawyers Professional Liability programs focusing on small law firms into Colorado, Florida and New Jersey. The new facilities target small law firms from 1 to 35... - April 15, 2019 - Synergy Professional Associates
VTMC New Developments
VTMC new ventures expansion. - April 13, 2019 - Valentine Mark Corporation
SAN Group Names Katie Packard as Personal Lines Placement Specialist
In this role, Packard works with carriers and member agents to offer the most competitive pricing for varied personal risks in standard markets. - April 13, 2019 - SAN Group
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts Nassau County Executive Laura Curran for Property Assessment Seminar
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently invited Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to meet with a group of its real estate advisors to discuss changes to the County’s property assessment program. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s... - April 13, 2019 - Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
Guide to Optimizing Procurement Piece-by-Piece
In Building an Effective Procurement Organization, the experts in Procurement Transformation discuss refining the function’s core pillars. - April 12, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $30,000 Towards Historic Paper Plant Destruction, Assists Employees and Honors First Responders
A bank that is dedicated to their community doesn't go unnoticed. Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $30,000 donation to benefit those who suffered through the Marcal Paper Plant fire tragedy. - April 12, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
Next Step Partners with Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Next Step’s science-backed behavioral marketing techniques will be used to help more low-income families access affordable housing. - April 11, 2019 - Next Step
Kevin J. Moore Named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine
Kevin J. Moore recently named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine. Mr. Moore was voted top estate planing attorney by a number of his peers in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. - April 11, 2019 - Kevin J. Moore & Associates
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address BIM Issues and Best Practices at American Council of Engineering Companies 2019 Annual Convention
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will address Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues and best practices at the American Council of Engineering Companies... - April 11, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
New Crypto-Currency and First-Ever Payment-and-Trading eWallet
The app company Octave-UCME launched last week a new crypto-currency held in the first-ever eWallet which combines payment and trading functions. Called "Bartcoins," they are blockchain-based tokens which allow users to shop, share payments and make free money transfers... - April 11, 2019 - UCME
AAMSI to Explore Latest Medicare Supplement Insurance Legislative Initiatives at National Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced speakers and sessions at the organization's national conference who will focus on the latest Medicare legislative initiatives. The upcoming Presidential election and Medicare for All policy issue make this conference most timely says AAMSI director. - April 11, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Findlay Nicolson - China’s Economy Shows Resilience
Findlay Nicolson comments as China reports better than expected manufacturing activity in March as government stimulus measures take hold. - April 10, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Partner Testifies Before Two Connecticut Legislative Committees
Richard A. Glassman testifies in favor of legislation to encourage employee ownership in architectural firms and to create an employee ownership center within the Connecticut Department of Economic Development. - April 10, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Cowart Insurance is Pleased to Announce Bonnie Swan Has Earned the Prestigious Designation of CISR Elite
The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred on Bonnie Swan, licensed Property & Casualty Agent of Cowart Insurance Agency in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by... - April 10, 2019 - Cowart Insurance Agency
Brown & Joseph Announces New Ownership
Brown & Joseph is pleased to announce that it was recently acquired by LaSalle Capital, a leading private equity firm with extensive experience and a proven track record of providing strategic operating focus and driving growth organically and through acquisitions. “We are extremely... - April 10, 2019 - Brown & Joseph, LLC
Nichols Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Belle, MO agency to target farm insurance clientele. - April 10, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
HealthAxis Group Acquires Analytics Partners
HealthAxis Group announced the acquisition of Analytics Partners based in Jacksonville, FL. The merging of business operations adds robust and proven analytics to complement the HealthAxis Group’s current and powerful core platform and services. HealthAxis Group acquired Analytics Partners... - April 09, 2019 - Analytics Partners
RiseUp Growth Extends Services Now Offering Business Loans and Funding, Becoming First Full-Spectrum Agency
In addition to their traditional marketing, design and management services, Boca Raton company, RiseUp Growth is now offering business loans and business funding to businesses around the globe. With an expedited and proprietary process, businesses can have access to their funds in as little as 24 hours. - April 09, 2019 - RiseUp Growth
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Partners to Speak at National Employee Ownership Conference
Three firm partners to speak at National Center for Employee Ownership event in Pittsburgh - April 08, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Live Training "Tax Lien Sales with the Shortest Redemption Periods"
During these live trainings, participants will be able to ask questions and have Joanne answer their questions. And she’ll also be sharing the resources and tools that she uses to find out about these tax sales and choose the right properties to bid on. - April 07, 2019 - TaxLienLady.com
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs For 60-Year Olds Vary by Over 100 Percent According to Latest AALTCI Study
Long-term care insurance costs for 60-year-olds can vary by over 100 percent according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2019 Price Index. Comparison shopping is vital for those seeking to save money recommends AALTCI director. - April 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Production Insurance Brokers Explain Short Term Production Insurance
The production insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently released a blog post explaining the importance of short term production insurance. This type of insurance can help filmmakers in the production industry protect their work, crew, and finances. Short term production insurance is available... - April 07, 2019 - MFE Insurance
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Recognizes 2019 Top Workplace ESOP Companies
Five ESOP Companies Receive 2019 Top Workplace Honors - April 05, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Offer Free Transportation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now offers free transportation to and from their clinics to better serve patients that have been in a personal injury accident. - April 05, 2019 - PIHELP
Can Finland Finally Earn the Top Spot in International Education? NJ MED's 7th Annual Education Poll Rankings.
The World Top 20 Project just released its 2019 first quarter rankings of the world’s best-educated countries. - April 05, 2019 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Source One to Sponsor the Authority on Telecom Management Practices Conference
The leading Spend Management consultants will join thought leaders from Dell, GE, and other giants on the road to Telecom category excellence. - April 04, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Michelle Caine of Prudential Financial Becomes the New NSSTA President
National Structured Settlements Trade Association announces Michelle Caine as President and Michael W. Goodman as President-Elect. - April 03, 2019 - National Structured Settlements Trade Association
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Profitability in Disruptive Times: Automotive Industry Focuses on Product Costs
This year the FACTON Executive Round Table will take place on August 6th as part of the “Power Lunch” at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar (CAR MBS) in Traverse City, MI. A panel of top experts will discuss the impact that disruptive technologies and new mobility concepts will have on product costs and profitability in the automotive industry and how best to respond to the transition. - April 03, 2019 - FACTON
Spencer Savings Bank Raises Over $18,500 with 8th Year New York Football Giants Snow Bowl Participation
The Special Olympics has been changing attitudes about the talents of people with intellectual disabilities and creating a more inclusive world. Spencer Savings Bank has raised $18,633 for Special Olympics New Jersey, with its 8th year participation in the New York Football Giants Snow Bowl. The bank continues to be one of the strongest supporters of the organization, coming in as the 2nd highest fundraising team overall, continuing its streak of being one of the top three fundraising teams. - April 03, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
Insurance Technology Focus Expanded at Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's 2019 Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance will expand the focus on insurance technologies at the organization's upcoming annual industry conference. - April 03, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Advance Capital Management Named a 2019 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers by InvestmentNews
Advance Capital Management was chosen as one of this year’s top-75 firms based on employer and employee surveys delving into everything from company culture, benefits, career paths and more. - April 03, 2019 - Advance Capital Management
New Stablecoin USDQ Will be Presented in the First Half of April
One of the largest listing service providers, Platinum intends to launch a new stablecoin USDQ in the first half of April. USDQ will be decentralized, self-regulating, and backed by Bitcoin. This feature will allow the market participants to trade and make payments in popular cryptos without... - April 02, 2019 - Platinum LLC
MetCredit Acquires the Collection Agency Division of Accès Crédit, a Quebec Based Credit Bureau
In its latest asset acquisition, national collection agency MetCredit (Metropolitan Credit Adjusters Ltd.) has acquired the collection agency division of Quebec credit bureau Accès Crédit. “Having successfully run a physical office in Montreal for nearly 30 years, this was a... - April 02, 2019 - MetCredit
Denver Coworks Alliance Announces First Ever Free Passport for Freelancers and Remote Workers
Denver Coworks is releasing the nation's first coworking passport booklet that gives digital nomads access to over 16 coworking spaces. The book is designed to be a companion that helps designers, developers, and anyone else that can work from coffee shops and home select the coworking space that is best for them. Denver has over 50 shared office spaces to choose from. The Denver Coworks Alliance selected the top spaces for individuals Reserve yours today at www.denvercoworks.org/passport. - April 02, 2019 - Denver Coworks
Arax - a Universal Crypto Wallet Launched by LALA World
LALA World, a Fintech Organization founded in Singapore, launched its multi-cryptocurrency wallet today. The wallet is named Arax and it supports multiple cryptocurrencies and blockchains. Arax Wallet is a step towards providing utility to the cryptocurrencies, the absence of which has stalled the global adoption of digital assets. - April 02, 2019 - LALA World
Guidance Residential Co-Sponsors Muslim Jurists' Conference
Guidance Residential received warm endorsements from numerous community leaders at an imams' conference focusing on contemporary financial issues March 1-4 in Houston. The conference explored real estate-related questions such as taking out government loans to buy a home and buying short-sales and bank-owned homes. Guidance Residential was a silver sponsor of the conference. - April 01, 2019 - Guidance Residential
Deloitte and Innovative Assessments to Help Improve Credit Scoring for the Underbanked
Deloitte and Innovative Assessments have entered into an alliance that will allow banks to reliably approve more loans among traditionally underserved consumers. - April 01, 2019 - Innovative Assessments
YourBitStore.com Opens Their First Bitcoin ATM Locations
YourBitStore.com now has two locations for their Bitcoin ATMs, both in Orange County. The company has plans to open 30 more ATM locations in the next two years. - April 01, 2019 - YourBitStore
Sarasota Title Services, Inc. Hires Director of Business Development
Sarasota Title Services, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of a new Director of Business Development to its team. Robin Eekhof brings more than 15 years of sales and marketing experience to the position, with a strong focus on customer success and satisfaction. - April 01, 2019 - Sarasota Title Services, Inc.
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association's Announces April Promotion
A special incentive for the 2019 National Medicare Supplement Industry Summit was announced by the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. - March 30, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance