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Taylor Elected President of PIA of Georgia

New President and Board of Directors elected at 2015 PIA of Georgia Annual Meeting and Convention, July 22, 2016. - August 04, 2015 - Professional Insurance Agents of Georgia

MIT Credit Union & Office of the Dean for Graduate Education Partner with iGrad for Financial Literacy Initiative

iGrad, a leader in financial literacy for higher education, announces a partnership with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The science and technology research university is adding iGrad’s financial literacy platform to its counseling resources for students. The Office of the... - August 04, 2015 - iGrad

Empirical Foresights is Building Data-Driven Models for Global Value Chains

With the global economy still operating below its pre-2008 growth potential, the clear understanding of various economic & financial market mechanisms is crucial. One of the major issues facing the policy-makers as well as the decision-makers at big corporations is how to make sense of the... - July 29, 2015 - Empirical Foresights

WiCON and PharmaGuys Launch Pharma China Training Institute

Pharma China Training Institute (PCTI, www.pharmachinatraining.com) was created by WiCON International Group LLC, the publisher of Pharma China, and PharmaGuys to meet the growing needs of healthcare/pharma MNCs in China for internationally-advanced professional training, coaching and other service solutions. - July 21, 2015 - WiCON International Group LLC

Local Business Growth Firm ProfitGOLD Group Announces July Strategic Retreat Dates

ProfitGOLD™ Group is now completing the 20th event since it started in 2014. Each event in the series is geared at helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and mid-sized companies to grow more sustainable and profitable. The events have gained a wealth of support from local business owners in the Houston area as well as organizations such as the HMSDC, WBEA, and Regus. - July 20, 2015 - GrowthSmart Consulting

Harras, Bloom and Archer Attorney, Janice Whelan Shea Appointed to the Town Wide Fund of Huntington's Board of Directors

Real estate and litigation attorney Janice Whelan Shea, of Harras, Bloom & Archer, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Townwide Fund of Huntington, Inc., an agency that raises capital for local organizations that assist needy Huntington residents. The mission statement of The... - July 16, 2015 - Harras, Bloom and Archer, LLP

US Based Firm to Raise $10 Billion for 10,000 Megawatts Power Project for Nigeria

Capital Investment today announced plans to raise $10 Billion to build up to 10,000 power projects in Nigeria. A 10,000 MW power project will add at least 30-40% to Nigeria's GDP, create up to 5 million direct and indirect jobs and increase the financial well being of millions of Nigerians, says,... - July 13, 2015 - Capital Investment Group

Coral Gables Asset Management Appoints Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as Director of Business Development and Client Service

Coral Gables Asset Management has hired Ms. Elizabeth Fugler as CGAM’s Director of Business Development and Client Service. In her new role, Elizabeth has senior responsibility for the firm’s business development and client service group. She brings over 15 years of experience in... - July 02, 2015 - Coral Gables Asset Management

Headlight Data Introduces Revolutionary ROI Selection Tool Designed for Site Selectors and Expanding Companies

Tool makes corporate site selection analysis quick and easy for any city, county, or metro in the United States; Tool provides communities with a never-before-seen marketing method; Headlight Data launches tool with Indiana Michigan Power and its Economic Development Leadership - June 27, 2015 - Headlight Data

Healthcare Justice March Applauds King v Burwell Ruling

Though the Healthcare Justice March applauds this decision, the Affordable Care Act is still costly and unjust for millions of people, according to organizers of the March. Tax credit subsidies help lower premiums but deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance are still prohibitively high. - June 26, 2015 - Healthcare Justice March

Randy E King, IOM of National Write Your Congressman, Graduates from Institute for Organization Management, a Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S.C.O.C.

Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Randy E King, IOM, Division Dir. of the National Write Your Congressman, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. - June 19, 2015 - NWYC

Update: Six Emerging ag Companies Present at AgTech Week to ag Investors

New information for AgTech Week, a new ag conference by GAI and Larta Institute, launches Monday, June 22 through June 24 in San Francisco, CA. Six emerging ag innovative companies are presenting/pitching in the AgTech Innovation Expo session on Thurs. 5 of 6 companies have received business assistance from Larta in their CAP programs or Ag Innovation Showcase. - June 18, 2015 - Larta Institute

Professional Money Manager Jonas Brown Benefits People at Every Income Level

Jonas Brown is one of the fastest growing money managers in the US, and now is taking on clients of all income levels. - June 13, 2015 - Sacro Capital Group

Lumber Imports to China Were Close to Record High in April; Russia, Sweden and Finland Increased Shipments the Most

In April, the import volume of softwood lumber by China reached its second highest level on record as reported by the Wood Resource Quarterly. Importation during the first four months this year was 2.1 percent higher than in the same period last year, with Russian sawmills increasing their shipments by over 13 percent. Import prices in April were at their lowest level since 2012. - June 13, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC

$11,000,000 - Progress Capital is Changing Neighborhoods

Progress Capital Advisors | The Funding Source was tasked with arranging an $11 Million construction to permanent loan in order to renovate a decaying Sandy damaged 52,000 SF mixed use building in Coney Island, NY. The renovation provides a clean and renewed welcoming space, improving the overall neighborhood. - June 12, 2015 - Progress Capital

Florida Capital Bank, N.A. Named Top Community Lender for FY14

The economy in Florida is on the rise and small business lending is growing. As an increasing number of small business owners across the state are looking to grow their businesses, trusted community lenders like Florida Capital Bank, N.A. are providing financial expertise to help them achieve their... - June 10, 2015 - Florida Capital Bank

China’s Innovation Eco-System is Set to Improve, Bringing Large Opportunities to Multinational Companies

While the Chinese government stressed "innovation" and "entrepreneurship" as the themes to address the economic growth in next decades, solid progresses are expected to improve the country’s innovation ecosystem. Meanwhile, not only the quantity, but also the quality of Chinese innovations are expected to be improved significantly, bringing vast opportunities to multinational companies, investors, technology brokers and other service providers globally. - June 10, 2015 - Innova Research

Albania Property Group Launching a New Website

Albania Property Group announced the launching a its new website, and cooperation with a new cooperation with the property portal EE24 - June 08, 2015 - Albania Property Group

Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference Free to Tribal Staff Members

The 15th Annual Travois Indian Country Affordable Housing & Economic Development Conference will be held on Sept. 21-23 at Le Méridien New Orleans. Employees of tribally designated housing entities, tribes, Alaska Native groups, Native Hawaiian organizations and Native-owned businesses are invited to attend free of charge. - June 06, 2015 - Travois Holdings, Inc.

Equicapita Update – Alberta is Still Most Popular Province for Private Equity by Dollar Invested

According to Q1 2015 CVCA market data, of the $5.4 billion in Q1 2015 PE transaction volume in Canada 35%, or $1.9 billion was in Alberta with the most popular target sectors by transaction numbers as follows: - Automotive & Transport - Mining & Energy - Industrial & Manufacturing -... - June 04, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust

Three Steps to Successful Public Playgrounds

"We have seen an increased interest to improve and when needed build brand new playgrounds at military bases, public facilities that support families and schools, going beyond the time tested teeter-tooter and metal swing I grew up with at school," said Sean Haynes, Founder and CEO of Lifecycle. - June 04, 2015 - Lifecycle Construction Services

International Agribusiness Group Unveils Redesigned Website

International Agribusiness Group (IAG), a market leader in agricultural commodity research, is proud to announce the launch of a new, redesigned version of their website, www.iag-group.com. The redesigned website highlights key IAG services and aims to help IAG clients find the information they need quickly and easily. Key features include refined seaso nal weather reports, daily video weather updates, and an annual crop tour analysis. - June 03, 2015 - International Agribusiness Group

Marlborough City Council Approves $100,000 Loan Fund Appropriation

MEDC's quarter-million gap financing plan will aim to help small businesses. - June 02, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

"Consumption, Savings And The Public Debt-A Series Of Essays," by Dr. Joseph S. Maresca, Published June 1989 Now Available on Amazon/Kindle

Can the USA or any other country design an economy without recessions or with fewer ones? This ebook consists of a series of short essays on Consumption, Savings and the Public Debt. Dr. Joseph S. Maresca discusses key ratios like Per Capita Debt/Per Capita Income, as well as debt stabilization. The author examines public debt and infrastructure spending over a half century and develops technological goals for the 21st century. - May 30, 2015 - Dr Joseph S Maresca

Edmond Business, Noah’s Park & Playgrounds, Featured in Google’s Annual Economic Impact Report

Local Business Serves as Example of a Business Succeeding with the Help of the Internet - May 29, 2015 - Noah's Park & Playgrounds

ActTrader Technologies, Inc. Teams up with Grupo AGSF S.A. de C.V., to Introduce ActTrader Financial Technology and Trading Platform to Mexican Financial Market

ActTrader Technologies, Inc., the Wall Street based leading provider of independent retail trading platforms, today announced the official launching of its multi-instrument on-line ActTrader investment platform into the country of Mexico via a joint partnership with Grupo AGSF S.A. de... - May 26, 2015 - ActTrader Technologies, Inc

Marlborough Leaders Mark a Record Year of Economic Development

MEDC founders celebrate major business expansions and migrations. - May 22, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Marijuana Investor Summit: Meeting of Minds and Money

First-ever marijuana investor summit draws almost 1,000 attendees, making it largest in the U.S. - May 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect

Social Science Research Network Cites North Carolina Economist and Investment Advisor, Thomas Vass, for Global Top 10 Article

Vass concludes: More venture capital will not likely spur regional innovation, while better regional private capital markets will. - May 08, 2015 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.

Michigan: Crowdfunding Advances to Grow Economy with Startups

CrowdFund Connect Director of Compliance Services and Head of Business Development, Thomas Coke, to Speak and Educate about Crowdfunding - May 06, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect

Marlborough EDC Seeks to Establish a Quarter Million Dollar Loan Fund

Economic development officials team up with local banks to propose gap financing measure - May 06, 2015 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation

Vocalcom Cloud Contact Center Awarded a 2015 CRM Excellence Award

Vocalcom Cloud Contact Center Software Solution Honored for Helping Clients Improve CRM. - May 04, 2015 - VOCALCOM

Importation of Logs to China Jumped 76% in March with New Zealand and Australia Increasing Their Shipments the Most

Log arrivals to China surged in March with an increase of 76% over the previous month. This came after almost a year of declining log imports. New Zealand and Australia increased their volumes the most, together accounting for a record-high share of over 50% of the total import volume. Log import prices have trended downward since early 2014. - May 04, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC

Weidlinger Associates Opens Office in Austin, Texas

The firm’s new location furthers its commitment to developing business in the energy and commercial markets of the Southwest. - May 02, 2015 - Weidlinger Associates, Inc.

Employee Engagement Declines to Lowest Point in Eight Years

After three years of improvement, employee engagement took a dive, hitting its lowest point in eight years. - May 01, 2015 - Quantum Workplace

Sawlog Prices Declined in Many Countries During 2014 and the GSPI Price Index in the 4Q/14 Was at the Lowest Level in Two Years

For the third consecutive quarter, the GSPI price index fell in the 4Q/2014 to the lowest level in two years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. The biggest price declines the past year have occurred in Europe, Latin America and Oceania, while prices in North America have remained stable thanks to healthy domestic demand for lumber. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC

Softwood Lumber Prices Fell Towards the End of 2014 in the US, Japan and the Nordic Countries, While Import Prices to China Remained Unchanged from Earlier in the Year

Softwood lumber exports were 5-8% higher in Canada, Russia and the Nordic countries in 2014 compared to 2013, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. Prices for lumber trended down over the course of the year, mainly because of the strengthening US dollar and weaker wood markets in Europe and Asia. - April 25, 2015 - Wood Resources International LLC

"Numberphobic" Named Best Business Book 2015

"Accounting for the Numberphobic" by Dawn Fotopulos (AMACOM Books) wins Best Business Book 2015. Disney artist, Ron Bucalo, makes accounting funny. This book is on a mission to double small business survival rates. A must read for creatives, marketing and sales people starting or running a business. - April 23, 2015 - DF Consulting, Inc.

Gerard Santinelli Hosts LI Leadership Meeting

Gerard Santinelli, President & CEO of Santinelli International, hosted an all-day Leadership Meeting with Long Island executives of small, business-to-business companies on April 21st, 2015. Gerard Santinelli joined Santinelli International in 1981 as Marketing and Sales Director, and was promoted to Vice President/General Manager ten years later. Gerard Santinelli has been working at Santinelli International since high-school. - April 23, 2015 - Santinelli International

Above Board Chamber Presents "Southwest Florida Mayors Going Global"

Region positioned as an international tourism, commerce and lifestyle destination - April 16, 2015 - Above Board Chamber

Attorney Thomas M. Lancia Wins Appeal for Business Startup

Attorney Thomas M. Lancia is proud to announce his victory in Brummer v. Red Rabbit, LLC, 2015 NY Slip Op. 02912 (1st Dep't, April 7, 2015), a unanimous Appellate Division decision in favor of Mr. Lancia'sclient Red Rabbit, LLC. Mr. Lancia successfully defended Red Rabbit, LLC against claims of... - April 15, 2015 - Thomas M. Lancia, PLLC

Travis Newton with Guild Mortgage Receives National Award

National Homes for Heroes Program Honors Local Affiliate, Travis Newton, for being #4 in the country for helping heroes in their dream of homeownership. - April 14, 2015 - Homes for Heroes- Salem Oregon

Germany’s Deutsche Cannabis Partners with Chicago Based CannaFundr

First International Marketing Partner for Cannabis Investment Collaboration - April 13, 2015 - CrowdFundConnect

Axcel Finance Empowers Charities in Barbados to do More

Administrators and Executive Members of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), sporting and social clubs, and charitable organizations in Barbados are now better equipped with knowledge and techniques to source grant funding to manage and develop their organizations. Over 57 organizations... - April 03, 2015 - Axcel Finance

Creating Jobs and Building Local Economies: Pacific Community Ventures 2015 Annual Luncheon

Pacific Community Ventures, a California-based nonprofit, invites you to its Annual Luncheon on creating quality jobs for the people in underserved communities who need them most. - March 28, 2015 - Pacific Community Ventures

Direct Business Lending is Moving Due to Expansion and Success

Direct Business Lending, the funding source for all stages of business, is moving to a new and bigger office. With this move, they will hire 30 new employees. - March 27, 2015 - Direct Business Lending

Hallan Iff of Apple Automotive Wholesalers to Open Second Location in Waterbury, CT

Hallan Iff of Apple Auto Wholesalers released a statement after the City of Waterbury Planning And Zoning meeting. "We are very excited to be part of this important project to re-open the site that once held the number 1 Ford Dealership in CT." Apple Automotive wholesalers of Waterbury... - March 26, 2015 - Apple Automotive LLC.