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IPeak Networks Secures Series A Financing
IPeak Networks announced today that Miralta Capital (www.miralta.com), one of Canada’s oldest private equity investment firms, has invested in the company. The Series A round of financing was closed on June 30 2009 to build on success made possible with the earlier financial support of the... - July 10, 2009 - IPeak Networks Incorporated
Twenty Seven Practitioners to Join Keynote Speaker Stephen Norris at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Twenty Seven Distressed Investing Practitioners Joining Keynote Speaker Stephen Norris at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 on July 29th. - July 10, 2009 - Golden Networking
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP to Host GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Law Firm Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Hosting GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009 on July 29th. - July 10, 2009 - Golden Networking
DEOL Partners and Maculan Holding at Austrian-Ukrainian Business Forum
DEOL Partners and Maculan Holding, Kiev Airport City project developers, took part in Austrian-Ukrainian business forum, dedicated to the working visit to Ukraine of the Federal President of the Republic of Austria Heinz Fischer on July, 7, 2009, Kiev. - July 10, 2009 - DEOL Partners
Invodo Secures Series B Funding
The recent investment will enable the market leader to further expand its video library and new products for online retailers and manufacturers. - July 09, 2009 - Invodo, Inc.
The Black Liquor Tax Credit in the US Has Limited the Fall of Wood Chip and Pulpwood Prices in the 2Q/09, Reports the North American Wood Fiber Review
In 2008, US pulp companies started to take advantage of a loophole in the US tax law, which will result in an influx of billions of dollars to a struggling industry. As a consequence, prices for wood chips and pulpwood in the US have not fallen as much as they would have without the subsidy, reports the North American Wood Fiber Review - July 09, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Certified Member of the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors (CMCSCBD): New Distance Learning and Online Certification Program
The International Association of Potential, New and Sitting Members of the Board of Directors (www.members-of-the-board-association.com) announced the launch of a Distance Learning and Online Certification Program for the Corporate Sustainability Committee of the Board of Directors. - July 09, 2009 - Compliance LLC
Income Investing Expert Bryan Perry to Appear on “Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly” July 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET
Bryan Perry of Cash Machine Double-Digit Income Investing will appear on "Corporate Strategies with Tim Connolly" on July 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET. Bryan Perry's Cash Machine is all about combing the hundreds of income-generating ideas that are available to invest in, and crafting a... - July 09, 2009 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Bloomberg's Bill Rochelle and Zolfo Cooper's Kevin Nystrom to Participate at Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Bill Rochelle, Bankruptcy Columnist for Bloomberg News, and Kevin Nystrom, Senior Managing Director at Zolfo Cooper, will Participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th. - July 09, 2009 - Golden Networking
Forex Trading Compliance, 101
ActForex Makes Regulatory Requirements Highly Manageable. - July 08, 2009 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc
Ratemychart.com - Announces a New Trading Chart Analysis Contest
The technical trading site which launched early June allows active traders and investors to submit charts and receive ratings and comments from other traders. The contest which will run through the month of July will reward the trader with the highest rated charts. In addition to being a great... - July 08, 2009 - RatemyChart.com
Kiev Airport City, a Project to be Developed by DEOL Partners, Was Discussed During HTL Forum in Kiev
PKF Hotelexperts, an internationally recognised market leader in the field of hotel consulting, organized the roundtable discussion “The future of hotel development in Ukraine” on June 19, 2009 in Hyatt Regency Kiev. - July 05, 2009 - DEOL Partners
Don't Fear the Bear
Edward Jones offers tips for surviving market turmoil. Investors troubled by a significant drop in the stock market may be considering all kinds of investment strategies to help stem their losses. But Edward Jones financial advisors say investors might better draw an analogy between fighting a... - July 04, 2009 - Edward Jones Investments
Headstart Settles 2003 Dispute with the SEC
Headstart Fund Ltd, Headstart Advisers Ltd and Mr Najy Nasser, its CIO, announced their dispute with the United States Securities and Exchange Comminssions (SEC) has been settled. - July 02, 2009 - Headstart Advisers Ltd
Russell Reynolds Associates' Abby Adlerman to Join Career Panel at Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Abby Adlerman, Private Equity Practice Leader for Russell Reynolds Associates, will Provide Advice to Private Equity Professionals at GoldenNetworking.com's Upcoming Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th. - July 02, 2009 - Golden Networking
Newswire for Early-Stage Growth Investment Deals
Capital-starved entrepreneurs can now overcome the reluctance of banks to lend in the recession by attracting patient, risk capital from seasoned and wealthy entrepreneurs. Growthwire fills the information gap between capital-starved early-stage companies and the successful entrepreneurs and funds... - July 01, 2009 - Growthwire
FXstreet.com International Traders Conference to be Held in Barcelona - October 14-16, 2009
FXstreet.com, the leading independent portal dedicated to the Foreign Exchange (Forex) market, presents its third conference, the International Traders Conference (ITC), which will be held on October 14-16, 2009 in Barcelona (Spain). - July 01, 2009 - FOREXSTREET, S.L.
The Slumping Economy Has Reduced Sawlog Prices in Europe and North America to the Lowest Levels in Five Years, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Softwood lumber markets have continued to weaken and as a result, demand for sawlogs has fallen worldwide and the Global Conifer Sawlog Price in the 1Q/2009 was down 26 percent from a year ago, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 30, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
Gordon “Grant” Curtis to Speak at Opal Group Investment Conference
Top portfolio manager to speak at major investment conference in Newport, Rhode Island on July 9, 2009. Representing the CI Family Office, a sub billion pound sterling asset portfiolio, Mr. Curtis has used unique and different strategies to rank their performance as reported by others as number one in their class. - June 29, 2009 - GG Curtis Consulting
DataTrends Publications Releases 10th Edition of "The Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies"
10th Edition delivers the global corporate information that investors, suppliers, researchers, and competitors need to invest intelligently, stay competitive, find potential strategic partners, and drive successful sales and marketing programs. - June 28, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
FreedomGrowth.com Untaps a Limited-Time Investment Strategy That May Allow for a Drastically Improved Retirement Outlook
The IRS and a certain act of nature have combined to create the “perfect retirement savings storm” and FreedomGrowth.com navigates investors through the muddy waters. - June 28, 2009 - Freedom Growth
Sales Success in Gungahlin
Colliers International sells Stage 2 Gungahlin Business Park at auction - June 28, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
Nexia’s CEO Addresses #1 Shareholder Concern
Richard Surber, CEO of Nexia Holdings, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NXHD), has received numerous inquiries concerning his position on a potential recapitalization of Nexia’s common stock. The answer to these concerns is that there is No present intent to affect a reverse stock split. - June 27, 2009 - Nexia Holdings, Inc.
Business Heavyweights Discuss Improving Aust-UK Trade and Investment Relationship
Australian and British business leaders will meet in London today to discuss ways of maximising the strong relationships between the two nations. - June 27, 2009 - Austrade
The Pulp Industry in Japan Imported 72 Percent of Its Wood Fiber Needs in 2008, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Wood fiber consumption by the Japanese pulp industry reached a record high in 2008. Over 72 percent of the consumed wood chips were imported, most from hardwood plantations in the Southern Hemisphere. The costs of imported wood chips have increased substantially the past three years, reaching their highest level in at least 20 years during the 4Q/08 reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - June 25, 2009 - Wood Resources International LLC
FINZ Media Announces FINZ.tv Trading Media and Entertainment Network
FINZ Media, LLC, a new financial media company, announces FINZ.tv: Trading Media and Entertainment Network. Co-founded and co-produced by Vincent ('Alamo') Bagnato and Jeffrey Lin, independent traders, the FINZ Media series of websites aim to deliver market truths and concepts to the masses in an... - June 25, 2009 - FINZ Media, LLC.
Option & ETF Broker WallachBeth Capital LLC Announces Further Expansion; Former Tullett Prebon Equity Derivatives Exec Joins Boutique Execution Firm
WallachBeth Capital LLC (“WBC”), the institutional brokerage specializing in exchange-listed options and ETF’s, announced today that options industry veteran Stephen Markowitz, most recently Senior Vice President, Equity Derivative Sales for global inter-dealer broker Tullett... - June 24, 2009 - Mischler Financial Group, Inc.
Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP to Speak at KC’s Event on 401(k) Plans on 08/20/09
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts has announced today that Denis Roy, FSA, MAAA, EA, Director, Human Resources Services Consulting Practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “The Rocky Road for 401(k) Plans.” This event is scheduled for August 20, 2009, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT. - June 24, 2009 - The Knowledge Group
Stephen Norris to Speak at Upcoming GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Stephen Norris, co-founder of The Carlyle Group and currently Chairman of Gulf Cap Partners, will be Featured Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Distressed Investing Practitioners - June 24, 2009 - Golden Networking
India Infrastructure Index to Track Stocks Fundamentally
Desai Research Associates launches fundamentals-based thematic stock index - FINDX Infra40 - tracking Indian Infrastructure Sector stocks - June 24, 2009 - Desai Research Associates
Investors Seek Out Barton Apartments
Launched only six months ago, Colliers International agents have already sold 75% of the One Sydney Avenue apartments in Barton, totalling more than $22 million. - June 23, 2009 - Colliers International (Australia)
New Series Explains How Excessive, Hidden Mutual Fund Fees Hurt Shareholders, While Raising Conflict of Interest and Ethical Issues
An original series of articles on how mutual fund shareholders are being hurt by excessive fund fees, while creating conflicts of interests with their investment advisers, has been posted on the new Web site, mutualfundreform.com. The 7,000-word, 11-part series of articles, “The Deception... - June 22, 2009 - The Progressive Investor
Nexia to Acquire $1M Worth of Preferred Stock in RBSY, Bringing Total Face Value of Portfolio Securities to $3.5M
Nexia Holdings, Inc. (NXHD.PK) reported that it has executed a Stock Exchange Agreement with RoboServer Systems Corporation (RBSY) to exchange 200,000 shares of Nexia’s restricted Series C Preferred Stock, with a stated conversion value of $1,000,000 for $1,000,000 of RoboServer’s Preferred Stock. - June 22, 2009 - Nexia Holdings, Inc.
Art and Jewelry Retailer TWIST Selects Local Retirement Plan Advisor
Northwest art and jewelry retailer TWIST has chosen the Portland firm The Commerce Company as the new Financial Advisor for the company’s retirement plan. Acclaimed in the Pacific Northwest and nationally for its collections of crafts, glassworks and jewelry, TWIST was founded in 1980 and... - June 21, 2009 - The Commerce Company
First American Equipment Finance Helps Raise $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester
First American Equipment Finance was the title sponsor for the 20th Annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester Golf Classic on June 8. Thirty-five First American employees played golf and 17 employees volunteered at the event, which raised more than $18,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters. - June 20, 2009 - First American Equipment Finance
DataTrends Equity Research Group Releases Investor’s Corporate Profile® of Athersys, Inc.
The DataTrends Equity Research Group, a unit of DataTrends Publications, Inc., publisher of Stem Cell Business News and the Guide to Stem Cell Research Companies, today announced the release of its Investor’s Corporate Profile® of Athersys, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATHX) (“the... - June 20, 2009 - DataTrends Publications, Inc.
Free Webinar on Investing in Tax Lien from Afar
Since many investors are interested in investing online, in this webinar they will concentrate letting investors know just what steps they need to follow to this online and use funds from their self-directed IRA. - June 18, 2009 - TaxLienLady.com
Metatron Inc. Commences Trading
Metatron Inc. (Other OTC: MRNJ.PK - News), a diversified internet holding company focusing on Web 2.0 properties, is pleased to announce that the Company's common shares recently commenced trading on the Over-The-Counter Pink Sheet exchange. Metatron Inc. operates diversified internet and related... - June 18, 2009 - Metatron Inc.
Med Yones to Give Keynote at Geneva Conference
Med Yones will speak on the economic crisis and give predictions about the recovery and a potential next shock. - June 18, 2009 - IIM
What Distressed Investing Experts Brian Newman, Scott Eisenberg and Stephen Presser Have in Common
Brian Newman, Scott Eisenberg and Stephen Presser will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Speakers Who Will Share their Secrets to Make Millions in Today's Market. - June 17, 2009 - Golden Networking
The Entrepreneur’s Ultimate One Stop Shop for How to Start and Grow a Business
Ethos Mentor has released the cutting edge killer solution to the entrepreneur’s biggest problems; from getting started to getting funded. From Point A, to Point B and so on. Nobody has ever put such a complete set of services and funding solutions under one umbrella along with the personalized attention of a handpicked Mentor to work one on one with each Member. You gain from their experiences and learn from their mistakes. Furthermore this is done at a price that can't be beat. - June 16, 2009 - Ethos Mentor
Co-Founder of Ceres Real Estate Partners to Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009
Brian Newman, who just Co-Founded Ceres Real Estate Partners, will Present at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2009, on July 29th, Forum Featuring 20+ Expert Speakers Who Will Share Their Secrets to Make Millions in Today's Market. - June 16, 2009 - Golden Networking
Investment in Solar: New High Risk - Lectures, Reports & Services from Enerley.com
Solar Power Investment: Now High Risk. Investments in Solar Projects / Companies like: REC, SolarWorld, SunPower, Suntech BP Solar, Isofoton, Kyocera, Q-Cells, Sanyo, Sharp Solar, Motech, First Solar, Yingli Green Energy are now high risk in a renewed sense of the word. Powerful clean energy technologies emerging. New Energy Technologies disrupt the status quo. New US Governmental program ARPA-E initiates the beginning of the end for solar, wind and biofuel. - "Reports & Services" Enerley.com - June 13, 2009 - Enerley.com
New Updated Web Site for My Strategic Forecast is Launched
My Strategic Forecast, an online E-Newsletter that follows multiple global influences to track world market trends, has announced the re-launching of their updated website http://www.mystrategicforecast.com - June 13, 2009 - My Strategic Forecast
First Ever Condo Style Parking Lot Breaking Ground Near Rt 59 Metra Station in Naperville
Naperville-area commuters can now purchase a private parking space in the new ‘Park Smart Club'. This new parking area is in an unbelievable location: located adjacent to the Route 59 Naperville commuter lot, it is just West of Route 59 and just South of North Aurora Road on Weston Ridge... - June 12, 2009 - Park Smart Club
Japan: A Reality Check for Visiting Hedge Fund Managers
Opalesque has published the 2009 Opalesque Japan Roundtable, whose findings will surprise many financial professionals. In this 33-page Roundtable script, Japan-based investment veterans share how the financial crisis has changed investing in and asset raising from Japanese institutions. The new... - June 12, 2009 - Opalesque Ltd
DMB Associates, Inc. Appoints Dietrich Knoer as Chief Investment Officer
DMB Associates, Inc., a private equity real estate investment and development firm, today announced a new addition to its executive leadership team. Dietrich Knoer has been appointed as Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, Knoer will report to DMB Chief Executive Officer, Eneas... - June 11, 2009 - DMB Associates, Inc
Is the Chinese Pharmaceutical Market Finally Ripe for MNC Pharma Companies?
According to China Pharmaceutical Guide 2009 (4th Edition), the latest report from Wicon International Group LLC (publisher of Pharma China), the size of the Chinese drug market (including all Western and traditional Chinese medicine drug products and biopharmaceuticals) at retail price level grew... - June 11, 2009 - WiCON International Group LLC
AutumnGold CTA Index Advances in May by +3.75%
AutumnGold's Index of Commodity Trading Advisors indicates a strong return in May for managed futures traders. - June 11, 2009 - AutumnGold.com, LLC
Tamley Global Markets Plans to Open Up an Office in Dublin, Ireland
Forex broker, Tamley Global Markets has announced plans to open up an office in Dublin, Ireland, due to the increased number of Irish customers currently trading forex with them. “We are experiencing an increasing number of Irish traders opening trading accounts with us, this are leading us... - June 10, 2009 - Tamley Global Markets