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Crescent State Bank Named Among Top Wilmington Banks
Keith Betts, market president at Crescent State Bank, 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’s Book of Lists. Bank rankings were organized according to the... - February 28, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Wood Pellet Producers Are Increasingly Competing with Pulp Manufacturers for Wood Fiber, Reports WRQ
The global wood pellet industry has developed remarkably fast, evolving from being practically non-existent 15 years ago to being an important wood fiber consumer which is increasingly competing with pulp and wood-panel industry for wood raw-material. - February 27, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
March is "National Use Your Gift Card Month"
Today, Americans are sitting on billions of dollars that may never be spent! Yes, hidden billions squirreled away in dresser drawers, wallets and envelopes that were given to loved ones to buy their most dreamed of gifts. $7.5 billion - that is the amount retailers estimate was spent on gift cards... - February 27, 2009 - Gift Idea Center
Government Announces Changes to HIPS - London & Country Mortgages
The Government has reviewed the current Home Information Packs and have announced changes to ensure that they contain more helpful information. - February 27, 2009 - London & Country
Peachtree Planning Chooses DoubleDome for Web Design
DoubleDome Web Technologies has been awarded a web design project by Atlanta, Georgia based Peachtree Planning. - February 27, 2009 - DoubleDome Web Technologies
Cuddle Up with Artistic Checks New "Dog Days" Check Design
This new product suite from Artistic Checks features over twenty different dog breeds in a fun and playful way. Portrayed on personal checks, self-adhesive address labels, personal contact cards, and a leather checkbook cover, these designs are sure to warm the hearts of everyone. - February 27, 2009 - Artistic Checks
Miller Heiman Releases Annual Sales Best Practices Study Results
Miller Heiman announced today the results of the 2009 Miller Heiman Sales Best Practices Study. Now in its sixth year, more than 21,000 sales professionals have participated in the study to date. “Every year we reach out to our extensive database of sales professionals, sales leaders, and... - February 27, 2009 - Miller Heiman, Inc.
Design Builders Approved for Cellibus Capital Corporation Unsecured Business Loan
F & T Creative Design Builders, A Essex, CT residential construction and remolding company, has just been funded for a unsecured business working capital loan through Cellibus Capital Corporation. - February 27, 2009 - Provision Capital Corp
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Applauds President Obama’s Crisis Speech as a Chance to Overhaul Banking and Health Care
President Barack Obama framed the U.S. economic crisis as an opportunity to solve some of the nation’s most intractable issues and signaled that more taxpayer money would be needed to end the credit crunch. In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Barrack Obama said... - February 27, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Isaac Paige Associates Chairman Peter Matthews Spurned Outright Federal Control of U.S. Banks in Favor of a Public-Private Partnership
Speaking from their corporate headquarters, in Seattle, Washington, Peter Matthews commented that the government should use supervision instead of shareholder control to guide major banks, and warned against dismantling their franchises. Matthews comments mirrored those of some economists and... - February 27, 2009 - Isaac Paige Associates
Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session
Due to insistent public demand, The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced that it has scheduled a live webcast on Section 7216 II: Shades of Gray Live Webcast Questions and Answer Session. This special event is scheduled on Monday, March 23, 2009, at... - February 27, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Credit Repair Company Stresses the Importance of Maintaining Good Credit Scores in Our Current Economic Situation
Ovation Credit Services Urges People with Poor Credit Scores to Take Action Now. - February 26, 2009 - Ovation Credit Services, Inc.
First Bank CEO Jerry Ocheltree Named Business Leader of the Year
First Bank (Nasdaq: FBNC) President and CEO Jerry Ocheltree was named 2008 Financial Services Business Leader of the Year on Feb. 17 as part of the Triad Hall of Fame awards sponsored by Business Leader Magazine. "It's a great honor to be selected for this award," said Ocheltree. - February 26, 2009 - First Bank
anca Euromobiliare (Suisse) Selects GAIN for the Integration of SIX Telekurs VDF Into Apsys
Swiss private bank benefits from straight-through-processing Apsys interface from AIM Software. - February 26, 2009 - AIM Software
Pension Analytix Inc., Announces the Integration of Its Proprietary Plan Sponsor Database with Salesforce.com
Pension Analytix, Inc., a leading provider of marketing analytics for defined contribution and defined benefit plans, today announced their latest offering - the integration of their proprietary technology based analytics with Salesforce.com. This feature provides sales and marketing professionals... - February 26, 2009 - Pension Analytics Inc.
Euro Converts Launches New Convertible Research Service
Euro Converts LLC an affiliate of Xtract Research LLC, announces its new convertible research service. The online platform provides traders, analysts and portfolio managers with a library of European convertible prospectus documents. The service is designed to provide easy access to critical... - February 26, 2009 - Xtract Research
Angel Investors Take Control of the Economic Stimulus Plan to Create Jobs
Investors from New York to Miami are making plans to attend the second annual Southeast Private Equity Conference (SPEC) April 14th and 15th in Atlanta, Georgia. Over 120 private angel investors, venture capital firms and fund managers will attend SPEC 2009 to meet the hottest emerging growth companies to see their presentations and make strategic investments that will lead to new innovations in the market and job creation. - February 25, 2009 - Kugarand Capital Holdings, LLC
Tracesmart Sign the Personal Information Promise
Consumer data specialists highlight their commitment to ethical data practices. - February 25, 2009 - Tracesmart Ltd
CIOs in Financial Services Flock to 2009 Finance Summit to Address Challenges of Economic Downturn
After the success of the 2008 CIO Finance Summit in the midst of downturn, organizers announce return delegates, new participants and the latest partnership for the annual finance technology summit that will gather leaders in financial services. - February 25, 2009 - CDM Media
Bookkeeping Enterprise Launches eWorkshop for Small Business
New eWorkshop to educate small business owners about proper bookkeeping for tax purposes. - February 25, 2009 - JE Financial Services
First Investors - Leaders to Gather at the 2009 Managers’ Conference
The 2009 First Investors Managers’ Conference will take place March 4 – 5, 2009 at the Sheraton Hotel Raritan Center in Edison, New Jersey. - February 25, 2009 - First Investors Media
Pegasus Credit Repair Expands Across Georgia
Free credit repair locations opening in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah, Athens and Columbus. - February 25, 2009 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Coface Credit Management North America Provides $2 Million Factoring Facility
Coface Credit Management North America, Inc. (CCMNA) announced today a factoring facility for a $2 million manufacturer and distributor of frozen desserts in Southern California. “We were pleased to help a small business get the financing it needs for ongoing operations, particularly in... - February 25, 2009 - Coface North America, Inc.
Indonesian Islamic Banks Going Strong
Government support, improving confidence on Islamic banking system and comparatively higher panic in conventional banks due to financial crisis will help the Indonesian Islamic banking institutions to procure more deposits. - February 25, 2009 - RNCOS
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Statement 142 Mergers and Acquisitions for Non Profits
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Statement 142 Mergers and Acquisitions for Non Profits. This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, May 4, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New York). The... - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Bowne & Co., Inc., Leading Provider of Shareholder and Marketing Communications Services Named Sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ Event on XBRL Part II on 03/18/09
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Bowne & Co., Inc., a leading provider of shareholder and marketing communications services will be a sponsor at the Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “XBRL Part II Implementation: Are You Ready?”. This 2-hour event is scheduled for March 18, 2008, Wednesday, at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET. - February 25, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Stanislav Velinov to Advise 1 Billion US Dollar Distressed Debt Portfolio
Stanislav Velinov through his Opus Supremus Group (Opus) has entered into a commitment to act as an Advisor in connection with a USD 1 Billion distressed debt portfolio. The portfolio consists of United States Corporate Debt and European issued Structured Notes. - February 24, 2009 - Opus Supremus Group
Socius and Xavier University Partner to Educate Business Students Using Microsoft Dynamics Technologies
Xavier University’s Williams College of Business and Socius team up through the Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance program to provide accountancy students with hands-on experiential learning through the use of Microsoft Dynamics software. - February 23, 2009 - Socius
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing Practices for Banks & Credit Unions (UDAP laws)
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Avoiding Unfair & Deceptive Marketing Practices for Banks & Credit Unions (UDAP laws). This two-hour event is scheduled on Thursday, March 19, 2009, at 3:00... - February 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
The Knowledge Congress Has Scheduled a Live Webcast on Risk Management II - Practical Guidelines
The Knowledge Congress, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on Risk Management II - Practical Guidelines. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET – New York). Risk Management... - February 23, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
A New Company, BCR Consulting, is About to Change the Credit Repair Industry for Good
A new company has introduced to the market a new business model for credit repair that could change forever the bad public image of credit repair companies. - February 22, 2009 - BCR Consulting LLC
San Diego Firm Offering Free Services to 20,000 Laid Off Government Workers in California
San Diego based company Lucid Assessment has rolled out a program to help the state employees being affected by the massive layoffs that began on February 17th. - February 22, 2009 - Lucid Assessment
First Investors Top Performer Greg Steinmetz Seeks to Repeat
Although the qualifying period doesn’t end until April 24, 2009, Greg Steinmetz is in the running to be First Investors’ top performer for 2008-09. Greg has had an exceptional career with First Investors Corporation. - February 21, 2009 - First Investors Media
New Market Rates Insight Report Shows Short-Term Jumbo Business CD on the Rise as Businesses “Park” Their Money
Latest MRI rate research shows that nearly 30 percent of all Jumbo Business CDs are now offered in one, three and 12-month terms. - February 21, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
EZSellGold Moves to New Headquarters Anticipating Gold Rush
Facing a sharply increased volume from desperate Americans who are looking toward cash for gold outfits to help them get money for their jewelry, EZSellGold Inc. announces a move to larger headquarters in New York City. - February 21, 2009 - EZSellGold Inc.
Steadfast Companies Announce Formation of New Real Estate Opportunity Investment Entity
The Steadfast Companies have recently joined with M3 Development to form Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC, an operating company created to capitalize on the current real estate market distress by targeting deeply discounted debt and equity purchase opportunities in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada... - February 20, 2009 - Steadfast/M3 Partners, LLC
Paperless Workflow Monitor from Metafile Enables Chief Financial Officers Ability to Make Real-Time Improvements to Fiscal Strategy
CFO’s and finance managers remain updated regarding every crucial financial detail within their companies. - February 20, 2009 - Metafile
US Mortgage Mod Announces It is Providing Services to Assist Homeowners with President Obama's Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan
US Mortgage Mod, LLC Of Philadelphia teamed up with the Obama administration in the fight to keep every homeowner where they belong, in there homes. - February 19, 2009 - US Mortgage Mod, LLC
Pegasus Credit Repair Expands Across Alabama
Free credit repair locations opening in Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile & Huntsville. - February 19, 2009 - Pegasus Credit Repair
Steve Katz Joins BankInfoSecurity.com to Offer Insights
Dean of Information Security, Steve Katz, to Post Insights on the Business of Security on BankInfoSecurity.com. - February 19, 2009 - Information Security Media Group
Property Management Software from TReXGlobal.com Eliminates Aggravation for Real Estate Investors This Tax Season.
Getting Organized for Taxes creates aggravation and headaches for Real Estate Investors and Landlords - and Property Management Software from TReXGlobal.com is the solution. - February 19, 2009 - TrexGlobal, Inc
Financial News Announces Axience as Media Partner on India Summit 2009
Financial News has announced Axience as Media Partner for the India Summit 2009, an India focused business conference to be held from 19th and 20th May in London. - February 19, 2009 - Axience Consulting Pvt Ltd
Customers Rank Market Research Firms by Satisfaction Scores for 2009
MarketTools, IMS Health, SPSS, and e-Rewards receive highest rankings in their category. - February 18, 2009 - MarketResearchCareers
TReXGlobal.com Launches Webinars to Help Real Estate Agents Grow Their Business by Connecting with Real Estate Investors
TReXGlobal.com, leading provider of free real estate marketing tools for real estate professionals, is launching a webinar series this week to help real estate agents increase business by connecting with real estate investors. TReXGlobal.com, leading provider of investor marketing tools for real... - February 17, 2009 - TrexGlobal, Inc
The Heartland Development Bank - Economic Development on Steroids
Proposed bank key to regional economic development. The Heartland Development Bank will use public/private funds to invest in education, research and development, and critical infrastructure. - February 17, 2009 - Praxis Strategy Group
Market Rates Insight Offers New Regional Ad Research Tool for Banks and Credit Unions at Introductory Price
New Advertising Tracking Service Gives Banks and CUs Snapshot of Competitive Product Promotion Now Available as Standalone Service. - February 14, 2009 - Market Rates Insight
Grispeth Holdings Launches Boutique Investment Advisory Suite for Emerging Markets
Services connect private equity investors to hyper-growth markets; provide access to financing for companies overseas. - February 14, 2009 - Grispeth
Crescent State Bank Named Among Top 100 Public Companies
Michael G. Carlton, president of Crescent State Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Crescent Financial Corporation (NASDAQ Global MarketSM), has announced that the bank has been named one of the Top 100 Public Companies by the Triangle Business Journal. Rankings are based on market value. According... - February 14, 2009 - Crescent State Bank
Paperless Automation Solution from Metafile Enables Chief Financial Officers to Instantly Analyze Fiscal Direction of Companies
Time spent uncovering elusive financial information hidden in overwhelming stacks of financial reports eliminated with Metafile’s MetaViewer PrintStore(TM) Report Archive and Analyzer. - February 13, 2009 - Metafile
Opalesque Starts Premium Managed Futures Newsletter
Opalesque, the world's largest subscription-based publisher in the alternative investments area, has launched Opalesque Futures Intelligence to meet the needs of the managed futures industry and investors. - February 13, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd