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Q2PR Announces 2011 Summer Entrepreneur & Investor Networking Events Series at The Empire Room at The Empire State Building
Quadrant Two Public Relations and Hospitality Holdings, Inc. announce the launch of a series of events for entrepreneurs and venture capital investors commencing Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 at the elegant, art deco Empire Room nightclub, located at 350 Fifth Avenue from 6-9 pm. - May 05, 2011 - Quadrant Two PR
Peeriosity Announces New Research Area Exclusive to Shared Services Senior Executives
Peeriosity, an innovative best practice research company for Shared Services, Finance, Human Resources, and Procurement within Global 2000 organizations, announces the addition of a new research area, “Senior Executives.” This exclusive offering is designed for overall heads of Shared Services and executives in the C-Suite. Mike Hostetler, Peeriosity CEO said, “Adding a new research area that is exclusive to senior management allows us to connect with the highest level of leadership." - May 04, 2011 - Peeriosity
Creekside Financial Advisors Opens Doors May 2, 2011
Cleveland financial planner, Nan Cohen, starts new firm that was created around clients' lifelong financial planning needs. - May 04, 2011 - Creekside Financial Advisors, LLC
Forex-Metal: New Service to Provide Complete Business Solutions for Forex Brokers
Forex-Metal announced the launch of a new website, ForexBrokerSolutions.com, to help finance professionals and companies trading in stocks, CFDs, futures, and options start or expand forex and CFD trading business. - May 04, 2011 - Forex-Metal
KFPD Launches TreasuryView™ Sales Software for Banks and Advisors
Continuing its successful growth, KFPD GmbH announces the launch of TreasuryView™, a solution for banks and advisors providing financial risk products and advice. - May 04, 2011 - KFPD GmbH
Bespoke eTrading Affiliate Software Launched
A powerful new affiliate system for securities, forex and options trading operators has been launched by performance marketing specialists, Network Media Services. ETRASS is based on the company’s successful igaming affiliate platform, but has been redeveloped to meet the needs of the expanding eTrade industry. With a flexible architecture for rapid deployment, ETRASS delivers a solution that is easy to understand, simple to use but has powerful functionality. - May 03, 2011 - Network Media Services Ltd
J. Henry Oehmann, III, Director, Grant Thornton, LLP to Speak at KC’s Webcast Significant Changes to Executive Compensation in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that J. Henry Oehmann, III, CBP, CCP, CEBS, SPHR, Director, National Executive Compensation Services, Grant Thornton, LLP will speak at the Knowledge... - May 02, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Cachet Banq, Inc. Provides Corporate Financing for Valiant Payroll Services, Inc.
Valiant continues its expansion by acquiring Payroll Computing Services in Woodbury, NY with financing from Cachet Banq. - May 01, 2011 - Cachet Financial Services
Thomas Quaadman, Vice President, U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness to Speak at KC’s Webcast The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Thomas Quaadman, Vice President, U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled:... - April 30, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Greenwood Management Welcomes Global Timber Price Recovery
Sustainable Brazilian forestry management and investment firm Greenwood Management has welcomed the news that lumber prices are growing worldwide. The growth is largely thanks to demand from the Far-East, not the least in China and Japan. The latest Wood Resource Quarterly report on lumber prices... - April 29, 2011 - Greenwood Management ApS
ePlanet Capital Fund II Portfolio Company FRiENDi GROUP Secures $25m in Funding
ePlanet Fund II portfolio company FRiENDi GROUP, the leading MVNO/B-brand provider in the MENA region, has secured USD 25 million of funding to accelerate future expansion plans across the Middle East, Africa and Asia region. The new funding consists of USD 10 million equity from a combination of... - April 28, 2011 - ePlanet Capital
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast: The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled “The Rocky Road for Debt Capital Markets in 2011.” This two-hour event is scheduled on September 20, 2011 at... - April 28, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Ed Eskew Joins CGATLANTIC to Start Unique Apparel Consulting Practice
CGAtlantic’ new consulting division has already delivered “Cost Savings through Cost Avoidance” to notable Small and Mid-sized Apparel Companies. - April 27, 2011 - CGATLANTIC
Investory International Makes Some Exciting Changes
Investory International will be under new management effective May 1, 2011. It will expand its services offered from business plans and investor pitches to include consultancy and analysis services. - April 27, 2011 - Investory International
raas-XBRL Launches the Second Edition of the 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide
After the wide interest shown in the first edition of its 2011 XBRL Buyer’s Guide, raas-XBRL is pleased to launch the revised and updated second edition, the definitive and industry-endorsed guide to XBRL service and software providers, complete with the raas-XBRL scorecard. They’ve increased the number of vendors and improved the discussion of issues to consider. - April 26, 2011 - raas-XBRL
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtain Sales Tax Exemption for Client’s Piper PA32/G
Real Estate and Property Management Company Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase. - April 24, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtain Sales Tax Exemption for Client’s Cessna 421
Family-owned Agricultural Business Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase. - April 24, 2011 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to Sponsor the Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s Carolina Connection
Event Scheduled for April 27-28 At Raleigh’s Capital City Club - April 24, 2011 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Chesswood Group Limited Announces Record Results for Fiscal 2010
Chesswood announced today results for the Fund, for its year-ended December 31, 2010. - April 23, 2011 - Pawnee Leasing Corporation
Ellen Li Earns Prestigious CFP Designation
Ellen Li, MSBA, CFP®, Financial Advisor at Financial Alternatives, Inc. in La Jolla, (CA) has earned the CFP® and Certified Financial Planner™ marks in accordance with CFP Board certification and renewal requirements. These marks identify that Ellen has met the rigorous experience... - April 23, 2011 - Financial Alternatives, Inc.
Leading Bankruptcy and Litigation Lawyers Launch Neal Wolf and Associates LLC in Chicago and San Francisco to Better Serve Changing Demand in Business Reorganization
As "mega" and "super mega" bankruptcies show a marked decline, the face of bankruptcy and business reorganization is changing toward the middle market. That business segment calls for law firms that are more flexible from the standpoint of legal fees. Bankruptcy attorney Neal Wolf, a veteran of some of the largest law firms in the world, has opened a new firm to meet these evolving business needs. - April 22, 2011 - Neal Wolf & Associates
CGN & Associates Announces Acquisition of Blackwell Consulting Services
Global firm enhances impact with broader industry reach - April 22, 2011 - CGN & Associates
Freedom Debt Relief Quarterly Comment: U.S. Economic Recovery Continues
Company cautions about increasing debt, but cheers stronger performance - April 22, 2011 - Freedom Financial Network
Useful Guide Promotes Debt Elimination with Step-by-Step Plan
Mr. Craig Hudson, financial strategist and author of a financial management e-guide titled, “Pay It Off Now!” offers a tested and effective program to eliminate debt and turn to financial prosperity on a personal level. - April 22, 2011 - Craig Hudson
Innovative Contracting Helps Balfour Beatty Build $59 Million Forest Park Medical Center
On March 25, Balfour Beatty Construction received the Notice to Proceed on a new $59 million campus in Frisco, Texas. Known as Forest Park Medical Center, the project represents a significant milestone for the physician-owned complex, which has grown significantly since opening its first surgical... - April 21, 2011 - Balfour Beatty Construction
Lydia Parnes, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to Speak at KC’s Webcast "Understanding The FTC's Proposed Framework for Consumer Privacy Protection"
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Lydia Parnes, Partner, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding The Federal... - April 21, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Q1 Productions Hosts Liquidity Risk Management Conference
Understanding the Increasing Importance of Liquidity Risk Management in an Evolving National & International Regulatory Environment & Focusing on Retrospective Analysis of Recent Financial Turbulence & its Ongoing Impact on Risk Management - April 21, 2011 - Q1 Productions
Simmers Financial Group Promote a New Staff Supervisor
Simmers Financial Group is proud to announce the promotion of James Gambrell from Account Executive to Staff Supervisor. - April 21, 2011 - Simmers Financial Group
Soltera Mining Corp - Results from El Torno Eluvial Gold Sampling Programme
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (solteramining.com) wishes to announce the results of the El Torno eluvial gold sampling program carried out in November 2010. The sampling program was designed to test eluvial deposits composed of... - April 20, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Wall Street Economists Publish Economic Predictions Research Results
Wall Street Economists announced the publishing of Economic Predictions Website - an academic not-for-profit research project. The results of the research are published for free public access and comments. The goal of the project is to promote the knowledge, development and accuracy of economic research and financial journalism. - April 20, 2011 - Wall Street Economists Magazine
Ron Wainwright Joins Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P. as Tax Partner
Former Georgetown Adjunct Professor Has More Than 25 Years of Tax Experience - April 20, 2011 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
First Georgia Banking Company Partners with CashTrans to Launch the First Community Bank, Image Deposit Solution in Georgia, "Express Teller ATM"
First Georgia Banking Company unveiled on Friday April 15th, its “Express Teller ATM” solution as a remote branch location in Villa Rica, GA. This innovative bulk cash and bulk check "envelope-less” deposit solution with seamless imaging and posting is the result of a 6 month... - April 18, 2011 - Cash Transaction LLC
Ailant Finance Capital Markets (AFC Markets) and Shanghai Capital Partners Launch Private Equity Fund to Invest $175 Million in Chinese Tech Start-Ups
AFC Markets today announced the launch of the first $175 million AFCM BRIC Technology Fund. This fund is the first in the BRIC region from Ailant Finance, and in the near future there will be others launched to invest in Brazil, Russia, and India. - April 18, 2011 - Ailant Finance SA
Ohio’s Essential Sealing Products Uses BoeFly to Connect with Lenders for an SBA Loan
Cleveland-area manufacturer loan refinancing saves over $200,000 annually in interest expense - April 18, 2011 - BoeFly
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland to Sponsor Triangle Commercial Real Estate Women’s Champion Awards
Award Ceremony Recognizes Achievements In Local Commercial Real Estate Industry - April 17, 2011 - Cherry Bekaert LLP
Asia’s Increasing Demand for Wood Drives Sawlog Prices Up in the US and Canada, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
Sawlog prices in Western US were up about 20 percent in 2010 as an result of increased competition for logs from log buyers in China, South Korea and Japan, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. Prices for logs in the US South and Canada also moved up last year, but at a slower rate. Sawmills in Western Canada currently have some of the lowest wood costs in the world. - April 15, 2011 - Wood Resources International LLC
Charter Stanley Group Go for Listing
Listing goal of May 2012 is realistic. - April 15, 2011 - Charter Stanley Group
Uniastrum Bank's St. Petersburg Branch Grants Rb 400 mn Credit Line to West Bridge Hotel LLC
On April 7, 2011 officials from Uniastrum and West Bridge Hotel LCC signed a credit agreement in the Madrid-Berlin conference room of the Novotel St. Petersburg Centre Hotel. - April 15, 2011 - Uniastrum Bank
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt Develops New Tool to Measure Risks Exposures for Insurance and Pension Fund Firms
Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt is at present working on the development of a new tool called Supervisory Traffic Light Technique which is designed to measure the level of risks exposures of the member companies that offer services on life insurance as well as occupational pension funds. - April 15, 2011 - Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Frankfurt
SparkBase Announces First Quarter, 2011 Results
Leading provider of gift card and loyalty programs continues to see record-setting growth. - April 14, 2011 - SparkBase LLC
Cavan Announces New President, CEO, and Director
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN), (the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Mah as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of the Company effective April 13, 2011. Mr. Mah has 20+ years of experience in financial management and operations; mergers and... - April 14, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
Printech Global Payments Solutions is Taking on Security Challenge
Printech is a privately held financial payment processing service company with secure and feature-rich payment processing solutions is developing new technology that will allow for each customer to have a dedicated virtual environment that is completely independent and is not shared with any other client. Printech can develop and deploy specific features to cater to each customer’s need. The options include prepaid card, ACH, business intelligence and analytics, program management services. - April 14, 2011 - Printech Global Secure Payment Solutions
David C. Owen Joins Consensus Research Group as Managing Consultant
Consensus Research Group announced today that David C. Owen has joined this global marketing research and public opinion survey organizations as a Managing Consultant. Owen is President & CEO of EQUIVEST, LLC, the Olathe, Kansas investment banking firm, a past member of the Ottawa University Board of Trustees and a current member of the University's President's Council. He was elected Lt. Governor of Kansas, served as a long-time advisor to US Senator Bob Dole. - April 13, 2011 - Consensus Research Group Inc.
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast: Significant Changes to Executive Compensation in 2011
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast entitled Significant Changes to Executive Compensation in 2011. This two-hour event is scheduled on June 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM -... - April 13, 2011 - The Knowledge Group
Law Offices of Kent W. Meyer (Roseville, Ca) Announces the Release of a Buy – Sell Agreement Article. This Article May be Useful to Any Business Owner.
Kent W. Meyer, MBA, PhD, JD, LLM shares his knowledge of Buy - Sell Agreements. The purpose of this article is to educate business owners or potential business owners with the hopes that those who read it will draft the necessary documents to protect their business interests. Specifically, this... - April 12, 2011 - Kent W. Meyer Law
SpringReef Partners, LLC Formed to Evaluate and Select Exceptional Financial Advisors for High Net Worth Families
SpringReef Partners will offer clients personalized, unbiased evaluations and recommendations on financial advisor selection and performance. - April 11, 2011 - SpringReef Partners, LLC
BOTH's Independent Contractor Total Support™ Available to Headway Workforce Solutions Clients
Innovative workforce engagement platform drives compliance and contractor loyalty. - April 11, 2011 - Back Of The House - BOTH
Wilcox Swartzwelder & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to American Peak Production, LLC on Its New Credit Facility
Wilcox Swartzwelder & Co., a boutique middle market investment bank specializing in the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors, is pleased to announce that its client, American Peak Production, LLC, has successfully completed its new credit facility. "We have experienced... - April 10, 2011 - Wilcox l Swartzwelder & Co. Investment Bankers
Wilcox Swartzwelder & Co. Serves as Financial Advisor to Tex-Star Water Services, LLC on Its New Credit Facility
Wilcox Swartzwelder & Co., a boutique middle market investment bank specializing in the energy, industrial and infrastructure sectors, is pleased to announce that its client, Tex-Star Water Services, LLC, has successfully completed its new credit facility. "We have experienced significant... - April 10, 2011 - Wilcox l Swartzwelder & Co. Investment Bankers
The Institute for New Economic Thinking Opens Its Second Annual Plenary Conference at Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
INET Executive Director Dr. Robert Johnson calls for the growth of a community that will rebuild trust in the economics profession. - April 09, 2011 - Institute for New Economic Thinking