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Crescent State Bank Named Large Business of the Year
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the company has been named large business of the year by the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce. The company... - March 20, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Back to Basics: Call from UAE Risk Experts
At the Dubai chapter meeting of GARP sponsored by FRSGlobal titled “Recent Lessons in Risk Management,” regional experts from the global financial risk management industry have cited that the first response to the crisis should be back to basics. - March 20, 2010 - FRSGlobal
Small Business as a Source of Bank Revenue Growth Key Topic at Upcoming Best Practices in Retail Financial Services Symposium
Strategies for winning small business households and hearts will be offered by Nick Miller, President of Clarity Advantage, and Rick Otero, Executive Vice President, Services & Customer Experience for Capital One Bank during the session, “Small Business Transformers – Reinventing Business Models for the New Order”, on March 22, 2010 at the Best Practices in Retail Financial Services Symposium. - March 18, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Crescent State Bank Names Mark Fenton Director of Mortgage
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Mark Fenton has joined the bank as director of mortgage. With more than 20 years of experience as a senior... - March 13, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Clarity Advantage’s Sales Thoughts Podcast Named to 100 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2010
Small Business Trends Radio named Clarity Advantage’s Sales Thoughts Podcast to its 100 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2010. The podcast is recognized in the “Marketing and Sales” section of the 100 Best list. - March 04, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
More Residents Avoid Foreclosure Thanks to Success of Local Non-Profit Housing- and Credit-Counseling Program
Successful loan modifications through the federally funded Consumer Credit Counseling Service foreclosure-prevention program saw double-digit increases in 2009, according to numbers released this week by Program Director Bettye DeRamus. Lenders approved 65 percent, or 1,675, of the agency's... - March 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Frontline Sales Effectiveness Software Boosts Bank Branch and Small Business Cross Sells 20% or More
The Econiq solution has been proven to deliver an increase in frontline sales by 20% to 25% within three months of deployment. See this technology in action on March 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM ET during Accelerating Frontline Sales Effectiveness, a complimentary webinar hosted by Econiq and Clarity Advantage, partners in helping banks develop more profitable relationships, faster. - March 01, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
ISMG to be Platinum Media Sponsor of RSA Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) will be a Platinum Media Sponsor of the RSA Conference in San Francisco March 1-5. - February 28, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com Announces Extensive Coverage at HIMSS Conference
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces that HealthcareInfoSecurity.com will offer extensive coverage of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society conference (HIMSS). - February 28, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Latest Latin American Renewable Energy Investment News
Renewable Energy: The Future of Brazil and energy integration between Brazil and Peru - February 27, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Alternative Latin Investor Releases Article on South America Venture Capital
Special Report on Argentine Venture Capital from Modena Technologies Capital Partners. - February 27, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Alternative Latin Investor Reports: Latest Brazilian Investment News
Rio 2016: Opportunities and Responsibilities - February 24, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Alternative Wealth Management á la Panthera Solutions
Panthera Solutions, an Alternative Investment Consultancy in Monte-Carlo, is pleased to announce the release of its newly developed ”Panthera Portfolio Solution” (PPS). It reaches a robustly diversified allocation in a truly global asset universe. PPS is especially appealing to insurance companies, wealth managers, family offices and HNWIs. - February 23, 2010 - Panthera Solutions
Alternative Latin Investor Magazine Releases New Issue - Latest South American Investment News
How to Achieve Financial freedom in Latin America - February 23, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
First Online Latin American Alternative Investment Magazine
Alternative Latin Investor Reports on Philanthropic Investment - February 23, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Erie FCU Offers Free Seminar Open to the Public
A Free Seminar on First Time Home Buyer and Energy Tax Credits, sponsored by the Erie Federal Credit Union, invites consumers to learn how to take advantage of federal tax credits of up to $8,000 to buy a home; or receive up to $1,500 in tax credits for energy efficient home improvements. The Free... - February 20, 2010 - Erie Federal Credit Union
Alternative Latin Investor Reports - Latest South American Wine Investment News
Torrontés: the Next Malbec? - February 16, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Latest Latin American Art Investment News
Latin American Art Investment: Alternative Latin Investor Speaks with Latin American Art Museum of Amersfoort (LAKMA) - February 14, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
Rod Webb of Crescent State Bank Named to YMCA of the Triangle Board
Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Rod Webb, senior vice president of commercial banking, has been named to the YMCA of the Triangle’s board of directors. As a board member,... - February 13, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Business Banking Sales Managers: New Solution for Conducting Interesting, Fun Sales Meetings
Business bankers can say “good-bye” to boring, redundant sales meetings with the launch of Clarity Advantage’s Sales Meeting in a Box—the fun, new way for managers to motivate sales staff and increase sales results. - February 09, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
BankInfoSecurity.com Editor to Deliver ‘State of Banking Information Security’ at RSA Conference
RSA Conference Platinum Media Sponsor, BankInfoSecurity.com, will also be presenting an educational session on information security in the finance industry based on results of a survey of bank, credit union, and financial professionals. - February 07, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Latest Latin American Alternative Investment News
Agribusiness: Alternative Latin Investor Reports - Coffee: Agricultural Case Study - February 06, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
James F. Byrd of Crescent State Bank Participates in Dancing with the Sandhills Stars Competition
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that James F. Byrd, senior vice president at the bank, competed in the Dancing with the Sandhills Stars competition... - February 06, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Announcing the Banking Information Security Today 2010 Survey
Information Security Media Group Debuts Results of Third Annual Study at RSA Conference on March 1. - February 06, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
HealthcareInfoSecurity.com Debuts from Information Security Media Group
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, a multimedia site providing news, insights and education on information security, risk management and privacy in the healthcare industry. - February 04, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Hop Into Power Financial Credit Union on March 20 to Meet the Easter Bunny
South Florida's leading credit union opens its doors to host the Easter Bunny for free photos - February 03, 2010 - Power Financial Credit Union
New Podcast on Accelerating Bank Sales to Businesses Debuts
Small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage launches Sales Thoughts, a podcast aimed at helping bankers accelerate sales to small and medium-sized businesses. - February 02, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Emergency Plan Should Include Financial Readiness, Advanced Preparation for the Unpredictable Can Pay Off
Don't panic. Be prepared. Although the Chicago area is not likely to endure the devastating effects of an earthquake, it is subject to its own set of impending natural disasters, like tornadoes and flooding. Consumer Credit Counseling Service, a program of Family Counseling Service of Aurora,... - February 01, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
The Corvus Group Forms Troubled Asset Advisory Group
The Corvus Group, a Washington, D.C.-area firm with nearly $10 billion of real estate assets under management from failed banks, announced it has formed a Troubled Asset Advisory Group (Corvus TAAG). Chicago-based Corvus TAAG provides specialized staffing and analytical/advisory services to... - February 01, 2010 - The Corvus Group
Crescent State Bank to Serve as Green Hope High School Wrestling Scramble Sponsor
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will serve as a sponsor for Green Hope High School’s Wrestling Scramble. The 16-team annual... - January 30, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
Lloyds Finance Group Provides EUR 348 Million Financing
Lloyds Finance Group, a global provider of financial products and services, completed EUR 348 Million financing to develop a revolutionary wind hub machining cell for high volume manufacturing. - January 30, 2010 - Lloyds Finance Group
Seven Steps for Banks to Capture Full Small Business Relationships, Increase Profitability in 2010
In the article, The Whole Enchilada: Attracting the Full Small Business Relationship, small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage offers seven tips to maximize opportunities with small business mixed households (business + personal + employees) and increase bank profits and balance-sheet growth. Download at www.clarityadvantage.com. Free registration required. - January 26, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Foreclosure Prevention & Intervention Services 10 Facts About the Process
Foreclosure prevention and foreclosure intervention are two very different services. Consumer Credit Counseling Service is trained and certified to help with both. Here's how easy the process can be: - January 25, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Increase Small Business Relationship Profitability and Cross Sells: Banking Webinar to Tell How
One of the keys to banks increasing relationship profitability and cross sells, according to small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage, is attracting full small business relationships (business + owner + employee). The company will host Capturing Mixed Small Business Households, a complimentary webinar on February 11, 2010, to share tips for maximizing opportunities with small business households. - January 25, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Crescent State Bank Offers Option to Open Accounts Online
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank now offers the option to open accounts online. Visitors to the bank’s Web site can now open... - January 23, 2010 - Crescent State Bank
New on Demand Training Feature for ISMG Annual Members
BankInfoSecurity.com, CUInfoSecurity.com, GovInfoSecurity.com, and HealthcareInfoSecurity.com debuts On Demand access to all training and education for Annual Members. - January 22, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Easy Access to the World's Leading Hedge Funds
Panthera Solutions, an Alternative Investment Consultancy in Monte-Carlo, is offering its European customers premium access to the world´s most renowned and prestigious hedge funds. - January 19, 2010 - Panthera Solutions
Bank Training Managers Gain Five Strategies for Growing Small Business via Branches
Small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage shares best practices to boost the impact of training on bank plans to grow small business relationships in 2010. Small Business Readiness Checklist for Training and five-article series are available for download at www.clarityadvantage.com. Free registration required. - January 19, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Bank Line-of-Business Managers Gain Five Strategies for Driving Small Business Growth via Branches
Small business bank training specialist Clarity Advantage offers practical tips for line-of-business managers to increase branch small business sales and retention in 2010. Small Business Readiness Checklist for Lines of Business and six-article series are available for download at www.clarityadvantage.com. Free registration required. - January 13, 2010 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Local Non-Profit Agency Opens New Office in Yorkville Area, Demand Remains High for Foreclosure-Prevention and Foreclosure-Intervention Services
Federally funded credit-counseling programs help consumers avoid foreclosure and stay in homes. - January 10, 2010 - Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Aurora
Crescent State Bank to Serve as Operation School Bell Sponsor
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will serve as a sponsor for Operation School Bell, a program funded and provided by Assistance League... - December 25, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Career Trends Survey Results: Hot Topics, Trends for 2010
Information Security Media Group's Information Security Today Career Trends Survey delivers interesting insight directly from professionals in the industry. - December 24, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Crescent State Bank Ranked Among Top Wilmington Banks
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been featured in the Greater Wilmington Business Journal as one of Wilmington’s top banks. - December 19, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Veteran Journalist Howard Anderson Joins Information Security Media Group (ISMG)
New Managing Editor Brings Healthcare Industry Depth to Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - December 18, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Applied Bank Earns an A+ Rating with TheStreet.com Ratings
Applied Bank is excited to announce it has again earned the highest rating of A+ (Excellent Financial Strength) from TheStreet.com Ratings, an independent and unbiased accurate source for rating financial institutions. This outstanding A+ rating has ranked Applied Bank as one of the top-rated 40... - December 17, 2009 - Applied Bank
Account Manager’s Understanding of Customer’s Business Increases Bank Small Business Results
Bank small business sales specialist Clarity Advantage offers small business banking account managers seven tips for engaging customers in valuable conversations, connecting their bank’s products to the business owner’s issues, and retaining and growing small business wallet share. - December 15, 2009 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Crescent State Bank Branches to Serve as Toys for Tots Donation Locations
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation, (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank will collect donations for Toys For Tots. Customers can drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Crescent... - December 12, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Releases Points 2U Podcast
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Danielle Beagley, marketing coordinator at the bank, has released a podcast detailing Points 2U, a new rewards... - December 05, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Releases Podcast on Special Financing Mortgages
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Danielle Beagley, marketing coordinator at the bank, has released a podcast discussing the special financing... - November 27, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Crescent State Bank Releases Rewards Checking Podcast
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Danielle Beagley, marketing coordinator at the bank, has released a podcast detailing the bank’s Rewards... - November 20, 2009 - Crescent State Bank