When Old Republic Home Protection, a leading provider in the home warranty industry, heard that U.A. Durr Home Warranty of Metairie, LA, had suspended operations, and that their Plan Holders might lose their valuable protection, ORHP donned its “Superhero” suit and came to the rescue. ORHP... - March 29, 2008 - Old Republic Home Protection

James Frey, Director of Information Technology for Ensemble Financial Services and Director of Operations for Ensemble’s parent company, AM&M Financial Services, is featured in the January issue of Virtual Office News, a monthly newsletter that addresses practice management and technology issues... - March 28, 2008 - Ensemble Financial Services

First American Equipment Finance today announced that it has been recognized by Monitor, Inc. as the 12th largest independent leasing company in the United States. The company was ranked in the March/April issue of Monitor magazine. The Top 25 list recognizes independent leasing firms for attaining... - March 28, 2008 - First American Equipment Finance

VERCOR, a middle market investment bank, expanded its team with the addition of Vijay Madyastha to its Atlanta office. - March 28, 2008 - VERCOR

Michael Sterling is named co-chair of the Cary Chapter of Ducks Unlimited. He will be responsible for managing and coordinating fundraising events. - March 28, 2008 - Banyan Rock & Talent

So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group

Streaming stock market quotes, proprietary market commentary, and current news stories are just a few of the features that make Colorado-based Clear Creek Investment Services new website (www.clearcreekinvestments.com) unique and exciting. Unlike most financial services companies, Clear Creek Investment Services took a chance with a refreshing look and feel to appeal to the savvy investor. - March 28, 2008 - Clear Creek Investment Services, Inc.

Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that the firm has been named the number one accounting firm in the state for the sixth consecutive year by Ranking Arizona. The firm will be recognized at the 2nd Annual Best of the Best Awards on Thursday,... - March 27, 2008 - Abalos & Associates

Healthcare Scouts showed its company spirit and commitment to Cancer Research by participating in the Jimmy V 2008 Show Your Spirit campaign. According to Amanda Blize, campaign chairperson the event builds a lot of team spirit for a worthy cause. “The Show Your Spirit Campaign provides a great... - March 27, 2008 - Healthcare Scouts

Business Finance Solutions (www.lesliethacker.com) announces its ongoing free webinar series designed for small business owners. Designed for busy small business owners and their financial staffs, the webinar series will feature a different topic each week during the months of April 2008. The format of the one hour webinar will be 50 minutes of interactive computer presentation followed by 10 minutes of question and answer. - March 27, 2008 - Business Finance Solutions

A new white paper recently released by CPEhr, a leading California HR consulting firm, finds that California employers are expected to turn to Human Resources Outsourcing in record numbers in 2008. This is in response to continuing frustration by California employers brought on by complex employment regulations and rising insurance costs. - March 26, 2008 - CPE HR, Inc. - Featured Press Release

A company providing business owners with services pertaining to asset protection and tax planning recently hosted a seminar in Reno, Nevada, and online versions are now available nation-wide via their website. - March 26, 2008 - Laughlin Associates, Inc. - Featured Press Release

New Welcome DVD provides valuable information for debt settlement clients. - March 26, 2008 - Debt Shield, Inc.

VR Business Brokers is pleased to announce the sale of Canine Cabana. George Hand of Merritt Island, FL. acquired the company from Anthony & Quin Hearn. The transaction was handled by Byron Mortensen & Charles Bantos of VR Business Brokers. Details of the deal structure have not been released. Canine... - March 26, 2008 - VR Business Brokers of Melbourne, Fl

Be’er Hagolah Institutes announced today that Arik Kislin, a New York-based entrepreneur and real estate developer, has joined its Board of Directors. - March 25, 2008 - Linx Industries

Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), has announced that the firm has been retained by a HVAC service installation business in western North Carolina to represent them in the sale of the business. The firm offers commercial refrigeration and full heating and cooling... - March 25, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

United Payment Services Introduces MAAS (Merchant Application Acceptance System). A Revolutionary New Online Application System reducing Merchant Sign Up Time to minutes with no signatures required. - March 25, 2008 - United Payment Services

AKFOREX is pleased to announce the re-launch of their website with many new features making online currency trading even easier for both new and existing clients. - March 24, 2008 - AKFOREX

Innovators in International Development are integrating the Poor into Networks of Productivity. - March 23, 2008 - Seven Fund

On Thursday, March 13, 2008, First Integrity Bank, the Olde Marco Inn & Suites, and the Kruchten Law Firm presented the final reception for 2008 which honors local community organizations. This reception honored the Neighborhood Health Clinic. - March 22, 2008 - First Integrity Bank

Ryan Mathys & Tracie Kersten of ProFund Financial and Real Estate were voted one of the "Best in Client Satisfaction Real Estate Agents (SM)" as featured in San Diego Magazine. - March 21, 2008 - ProFund Financial and Real Estate: San Diego Real Estate and Foreclosure Specialists - Featured Press Release

Manhattan Beach Trading, Inc. (MBTI), a financial services holding company, announced Tuesday that it has incorporated Skype into its support tools for traders. The move lowers the bar for global customers to get support in all markets. - March 21, 2008 - MB Trading

From the FSA (Financial Services Authority) to the CML (Council of Mortgage Lenders), many of the UK’s leading financial experts are concerned about what 2008 could mean to homeowners. - March 21, 2008 - Gregory Pennington

SIA Group (www.siagroup.net), a full-service insurance agency with six offices throughout North Carolina, has announced that Don Mills, CIC, president of the firm, has been named an Impact Financial Leader by Triangle Business Leader magazine. Triangle Business Leader magazine’s list of Impact... - March 21, 2008 - SIA Group

M&A Media Group announced today two new key solution offerings of Organizational Development services rarely available outside large corporate budgets in a cost effective way and fee for performance Business Development initiatives that create a new universe of revenue streams. - March 21, 2008 - M&A Media Group, LLC

National Health Administrators (NHA), a national insurance agency with over 20 years experience providing Long Term Care insurance to member-based groups, is expanding its marketing efforts to include for-profit and non-profit employer groups. - March 20, 2008 - National Health Administrators - Featured Press Release

The Federal Foreclosure Assistance today launched their online interactive website to help home owners at risk. With Foreclosures soaring to historic levels, banks, mortgage companies, lenders and loan service organizations are looking for creative solutions to keep home owners in their homes and open lines of communication. The FFAC helps home owners develop plans and get results from their lenders and to understand the foreclosure process. - March 20, 2008 - Federal Banking Coop

YapStone, Inc., through its RentPayment™ division, is the Country’s largest payment processor to the property market, focusing primarily on apartments, student housing, homeowner associations, and other property-related markets. - March 20, 2008 - Yapstone, Inc.

Credit Restoration Shop, LLC, a partial owned subsidiary of US Mortgageshop, Inc., a Maryland Installment loan lender, announces the finalization of its proprietary consumer credit restoration/audit/dispute software. - March 20, 2008 - Credit Restoration Shop, LLC

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 partnered with Dress for Success Triangle NC. Dress for Success Triangle NC is an affiliate of the international... - March 20, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

Reserve Aid announced today that James Dondero, Managing Partner and President of Highland Capital Management, has been added to their list of financial contributors. Mr. James Dondero’s support for Reserve Aid is through an undisclosed monetary contribution. “Reserve Aid provides support... - March 19, 2008 - Highland Capital Management, L.P. - Featured Press Release

The Private Company Index (PCI) for month-end February 2008 reflects a 2.96% decline in revenue performance from this diverse portfolio of North American companies. Key capital markets indicators (Dow Jones Industrial Average, NASDAQ 100 and the S&P Small Cap 600) each ended the month down between... - March 19, 2008 - Private Company Index

Getting the investment and fundraising process right is crucial for a recruitment agency. Business planning and fundraising expert Andrew Millet of Wisteria Ltd aims to help. - March 19, 2008 - Wisteria Chartered Accountants

Abalos & Associates, PLLC (www.abaloscpa.com), a full service CPA firm, has announced that managing partner Sandy Abalos is participating in a panel discussion on Wednesday, April 16 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at Arizona State University’s BAC building, located at 315 E. Lemon Street in Tempe. Abalos... - March 18, 2008 - Abalos & Associates

ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), which represents profitable privately-held, North Carolina-based companies for sale that have gross revenues in excess of $1 million, has announced that Jeff Snell, principal broker for the firm, has been elected as facilitator of the Greater Raleigh Area Chamber... - March 17, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers

Pat Zappavigna receives VAccolade Business Entrepreneurial award - March 17, 2008 - Instant Office Assistant

Although much attention has been paid to the balance sheets of financial institutions, Mercer Capital's recent analysis of corporate balance sheets shows that industrial goods manufacturers spent 2007 preparing their balance sheets for a downturn, suggesting that a closer examination of corporate balance sheets may hold clues to the recent economic downturn in the United States. - March 15, 2008 - Mercer Capital Management, Inc.

Premier financial services firm for the portable storage industry helps another growing vendor arrange financing. - March 15, 2008 - Box Credit

Cigarette outlet clovecigarettesstore.com unveils new sites where people can order Indonesian brands, straight from Bali. The sites now feature a range of payment methods. - March 14, 2008 - Sale Cheap Cigarettes

nitenite cityhotels, operator of value boutique-style hotel rooms, won the ‘Rising Star’ award at last night’s inaugural Hotel Report Awards held in London. - March 14, 2008 - nitenite cityhotels

Payex Becomes Registered ISO with Visa and MasterCard - March 14, 2008 - Payex

Particularly around business tax season, small businesses are seeking alternative funding which offers the benefit of fast cash approvals and many other benefits compared to traditional bank loans. Victory Capital Group financing can help pay for taxes, new store locations, or other business expenses. - March 13, 2008 - Victory Capital Group

Hoosier Hills Commercial Services LLC has entered into a multi-year agreement with ePayment Consultants, a Kentucky headquartered company. The agreement will deliver personalized service, custom programs and an additional revenue stream to the Indiana based credit union. For more details, Contact Jody... - March 13, 2008 - ePayment Consultants.com

Keith Betts, Wilmington area president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that Vance Bondurant Young, real estate broker at Intracoastal Realty, has been named to the bank’s Wilmington... - March 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

Keith Betts, Wilmington area president of Crescent State Bank (www.crescentstatebank.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that J. Keith Stark, owner and managing member of B&K Coastal, LLC, has been named to the bank’s Wilmington... - March 13, 2008 - Crescent State Bank

Sponsored by First Integrity Bank, Olde Marco Inn & Suites and the Kruchten Law Firm, the “Honoring the Community” award series honors charitable, non-profit organizations and philanthropic groups throughout Collier County, Florida. - March 13, 2008 - First Integrity Bank

TWS Financial gains ground with upgraded platforms. - March 13, 2008 - Trade Wall Street Financial

Northstar Bail Bonds is a new business starting in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota. They will be open on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2008. If you or someone you know is in need of a bond for a DWI or other crime, they would be glad to be of assistance. They can meet where convenient, working... - March 13, 2008 - Northstar Bail Bonds

VR Business Brokers is pleased to announce its new office in Melbourne Florida that is reaching 1 year old and already closing multiple transactions. VR Business Brokers® of Melbourne are independently owned & operated by Business Leaders, Inc. and serves the entire Space Coast areas as well... - March 13, 2008 - VR Business Brokers of Melbourne, Fl

Jeff Snell, principal broker for ENLIGN Business Brokers (www.enlign.com), a firm providing seller and buyer services, professional negotiation, and valuation and marketing services to small and medium business sellers and buyers, has announced that John O’Connor has earned the Accredited Business... - March 12, 2008 - ENLIGN Business Brokers