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Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty Explores Wood-frame Construction Trends & Challenges at CLM Conference
Drew Rothman of R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) recently explored the wood-frame construction boom and strategies for managing the related and wide-ranging risks at the 2019 Claims and Litigation Management (CLM) Alliance... - April 22, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $7,500 to CBHCare in Support of Mental Health
Spencer Savings Bank continues to support mental health and wellness in their community. They recently made a $7,500 donation to CBHCare, in support of mental health services in its community. The nonprofit organization, celebrating its 50th Anniversary, is the leader in behavioral health care services for New Jersey and Bergen County, offering compassionate and mental health services to thousands in Northern New Jersey. - April 22, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
MFE Insurance Brokerage Offers Restaurant Insurance
MFE Insurance, a California entertainment insurance brokerage, announced they are now offering restaurant insurance policies. - April 22, 2019 - MFE Insurance
Element Zero Launches Public TestNet Showcasing New Protocol, Effectively Eliminating Volatility
Element Zero Network, a not-for-profit next generation payment network that addresses the weaknesses of existing stablecoin methodologies, announced today that the Testnet phase for the new Stability Protocol methodology has been completed. Public audiences will be able to interact with the world’s first algorithmic stablecoin prior to fundraising. - April 20, 2019 - Element Zero Network
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association to End Free Conference Recording Access
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that it will no longer be offering free access to watch sessions filmed at prior national Medigap industry conferences. - April 19, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Headway Acquires New York Hospitality and National Event Staffing Business
Through acquiring staffing business from Shiftgig, Headway adds Event Staffing to its already robust, nationwide offerings and expands its Hospitality footprint into the New York market. - April 18, 2019 - Headway Workforce Solutions
Scaling Mini Grids for Last Mile Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa is the Focus of May 2019 Summit in Nairobi
The 5th Africa Mini Grids Summit 2019 will convene on May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. This fifth edition of the Africa-wide conference will once again gather electricity regulators, utilities operators, mini grids developers, financiers, engineering and consulting experts, technology providers, and... - April 18, 2019 - Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Virtual Auditor Experts Comes up with a Unique Solution to File New DIR 3 KYC E –Form
Virtual Auditor Experts makes the process easy for DIN holders to file DIR-3 KYC E – Form by providing online solution. - April 18, 2019 - Virtual Auditor Private Limited
XinFin Blockchain Network and Trace Financial Team Up to Provide Counterparty Risk Mitigation Through ADGM Sandbox
Transformer will help financial institutions convert their traditional messaging formats for financial instruments into a blockchain recorded identity that enables counterparty risk mitigation through secondary market channels. - April 18, 2019 - XinFin Fintech Pte. Ltd.
ASC President, Glenn Backus to Present a Session at RIMS 2019 Annual Conference & Exhibition
Measuring your claims operation effectiveness has never been so accessible. See how at RIMS 2019 in Boston this month. - April 18, 2019 - Alternative Service Concepts
Findlay Nicolson - Global Economic Rebound Unlikely in 2019
Findlay Nicolson economists say rapid global economic expansion is likely a thing of the past. - April 17, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
Lafferty Communities Restores Historic Petaluma Home
In an age of a severe Bay Area housing shortage leading to a surge of real estate developments across the region, Lafferty Communities, a privately held, family-owned homebuilder, is doing their part to preserve the local communities where they are building. Lafferty is currently restoring a historic home in the hills of Petaluma. They will be repairing the home as it has deteriorated over time, while still preserving the features that convey its historical, cultural and architectural values. - April 17, 2019 - Lafferty Communities
Fountainhead Commercial Capital Names Vratanina Senior Vice President
Fountainhead Commercial Capital today announced that Jeffrey J. Vratanina has joined the company as senior vice president of capital markets. Fountainhead specializes in SBA 504 loans for commercial real estate and low loan-to-value conventional real estate loans while also offering SBA 7(a) loans... - April 17, 2019 - Fountainhead Commercial Capital
AAdvantage Insurance Group Hires Two Team Members
Glen Carbon, IL agency adds staff to growing business. - April 17, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
ProgressSoft Sparks the Interest of Central Banks at the Currency Conference in Dubai
ProgressSoft Corporation concludes a loudly successful inaugurate participation at the Currency Conference, bringing its Blockchain-based Central Bank Digital Currency to more than 70 central banks this past week in Dubai, UAE. The premier conference gathered a circa of 400 participants including... - April 17, 2019 - ProgressSoft Corporation
Direct Auto Insurance Expands in Alabama: Hosting Four-Day Hiring Event, April 30-May 3 to Meet Growing Business Demands
Direct Auto Insurance to host hiring event April 30-May 3 to fill at least 45 retail sales agent positions for 23 new retail stores opening in Alabama within the next six months. - April 16, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
GCP Fund President Joe Malvasio Closes Deal Worth $987,000, as the Company Agrees to Finance Acquisition of Office Space in Washington, DC Area
The commercial property will serve as the regional operations hub of one of the fastest emerging national company in the FMCG sector. - April 16, 2019 - GCP Fund
Author Tosh Cole Reveals "Freight Broker with Care Guide on How to Start and Grow Your Freight Brokerage Business Like a Pro"
This book is focused on upcoming freight brokers who are just getting started in the business; dispatchers, truckers, owner operators, freight agents, 3PL Logistics coordinators, etc., those whom are in the field of transportation, trucking industry, and logistics supply chain. - April 16, 2019 - Freight Broker MyWay
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company Announces Support of Eric Oliver
Universal Guaranty Life Insurance Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of UTG, Inc., announced today its enthusiastic support for the election of Eric Oliver as trustee of Texas Pacific Land Trust (TPL) at the special meeting of shareholders to be held on May 22, 2019. - April 16, 2019 - First Southern National Bank
Estate Valuations & Pricing Systems' EVP Everywhere Now Integrated Into the Gillett Estate Management Suite (GEMS)
EVP Systems' groundbreaking EVP Everywhere is now integrated into Gillett Publishing's GEMS estate-management software. EVP Everywhere allows any third-party software to quickly and easily price historical securities for estate-tax purposes without installing additional software. - April 16, 2019 - Estate Valuations & Pricing Systems, Inc.
Synergy Professional Associates/ Tokio Marine HCC Professional Lines Group Announce the Expansion of Lawyers Professional Liability Programs into CO, FL & NJ
Synergy Professional Associates in partnership with Tokio Marine HCC – Professional Lines Group announces the expansion of their Lawyers Professional Liability programs focusing on small law firms into Colorado, Florida and New Jersey. The new facilities target small law firms from 1 to 35... - April 15, 2019 - Synergy Professional Associates
VTMC New Developments
VTMC new ventures expansion. - April 13, 2019 - Valentine Mark Corporation
SAN Group Names Katie Packard as Personal Lines Placement Specialist
In this role, Packard works with carriers and member agents to offer the most competitive pricing for varied personal risks in standard markets. - April 13, 2019 - SAN Group
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts Nassau County Executive Laura Curran for Property Assessment Seminar
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, one of the nation’s leading realtors, recently invited Nassau County Executive Laura Curran to meet with a group of its real estate advisors to discuss changes to the County’s property assessment program. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s... - April 13, 2019 - Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty
Guide to Optimizing Procurement Piece-by-Piece
In Building an Effective Procurement Organization, the experts in Procurement Transformation discuss refining the function’s core pillars. - April 12, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Spencer Savings Bank Donates $30,000 Towards Historic Paper Plant Destruction, Assists Employees and Honors First Responders
A bank that is dedicated to their community doesn't go unnoticed. Spencer Savings Bank recently made a $30,000 donation to benefit those who suffered through the Marcal Paper Plant fire tragedy. - April 12, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank
Next Step Partners with Santa Clara County Housing Authority
Next Step’s science-backed behavioral marketing techniques will be used to help more low-income families access affordable housing. - April 11, 2019 - Next Step
Kevin J. Moore Named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine
Kevin J. Moore recently named 2019 Top Attorney by Pasadena Magazine. Mr. Moore was voted top estate planing attorney by a number of his peers in Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley. - April 11, 2019 - Kevin J. Moore & Associates
Andrew Mendelson of Berkley Design Professional to Address BIM Issues and Best Practices at American Council of Engineering Companies 2019 Annual Convention
Andrew D. Mendelson, FAIA, senior vice president, chief risk management officer at Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, will address Building Information Modeling (BIM) issues and best practices at the American Council of Engineering Companies... - April 11, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
New Crypto-Currency and First-Ever Payment-and-Trading eWallet
The app company Octave-UCME launched last week a new crypto-currency held in the first-ever eWallet which combines payment and trading functions. Called "Bartcoins," they are blockchain-based tokens which allow users to shop, share payments and make free money transfers... - April 11, 2019 - UCME
AAMSI to Explore Latest Medicare Supplement Insurance Legislative Initiatives at National Conference
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced speakers and sessions at the organization's national conference who will focus on the latest Medicare legislative initiatives. The upcoming Presidential election and Medicare for All policy issue make this conference most timely says AAMSI director. - April 11, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Findlay Nicolson - China’s Economy Shows Resilience
Findlay Nicolson comments as China reports better than expected manufacturing activity in March as government stimulus measures take hold. - April 10, 2019 - Findlay Nicolson
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Partner Testifies Before Two Connecticut Legislative Committees
Richard A. Glassman testifies in favor of legislation to encourage employee ownership in architectural firms and to create an employee ownership center within the Connecticut Department of Economic Development. - April 10, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Cowart Insurance is Pleased to Announce Bonnie Swan Has Earned the Prestigious Designation of CISR Elite
The distinction of CISR Elite has been conferred on Bonnie Swan, licensed Property & Casualty Agent of Cowart Insurance Agency in Lawrenceville, Georgia, after her successful completion of all nine, classroom or online courses covering all areas of insurance risks and exposures, followed by... - April 10, 2019 - Cowart Insurance Agency
Brown & Joseph Announces New Ownership
Brown & Joseph is pleased to announce that it was recently acquired by LaSalle Capital, a leading private equity firm with extensive experience and a proven track record of providing strategic operating focus and driving growth organically and through acquisitions. “We are extremely... - April 10, 2019 - Brown & Joseph, LLC
Nichols Insurance Joins Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
Belle, MO agency to target farm insurance clientele. - April 10, 2019 - Valley Insurance Agency Alliance
HealthAxis Group Acquires Analytics Partners
HealthAxis Group announced the acquisition of Analytics Partners based in Jacksonville, FL. The merging of business operations adds robust and proven analytics to complement the HealthAxis Group’s current and powerful core platform and services. HealthAxis Group acquired Analytics Partners... - April 09, 2019 - Analytics Partners
RiseUp Growth Extends Services Now Offering Business Loans and Funding, Becoming First Full-Spectrum Agency
In addition to their traditional marketing, design and management services, Boca Raton company, RiseUp Growth is now offering business loans and business funding to businesses around the globe. With an expedited and proprietary process, businesses can have access to their funds in as little as 24 hours. - April 09, 2019 - RiseUp Growth
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Partners to Speak at National Employee Ownership Conference
Three firm partners to speak at National Center for Employee Ownership event in Pittsburgh - April 08, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
Live Training "Tax Lien Sales with the Shortest Redemption Periods"
During these live trainings, participants will be able to ask questions and have Joanne answer their questions. And she’ll also be sharing the resources and tools that she uses to find out about these tax sales and choose the right properties to bid on. - April 07, 2019 - TaxLienLady.com
Long-Term Care Insurance Costs For 60-Year Olds Vary by Over 100 Percent According to Latest AALTCI Study
Long-term care insurance costs for 60-year-olds can vary by over 100 percent according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance's 2019 Price Index. Comparison shopping is vital for those seeking to save money recommends AALTCI director. - April 07, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Production Insurance Brokers Explain Short Term Production Insurance
The production insurance brokers at MFE Insurance recently released a blog post explaining the importance of short term production insurance. This type of insurance can help filmmakers in the production industry protect their work, crew, and finances. Short term production insurance is available... - April 07, 2019 - MFE Insurance
ESOP Plus®: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP Recognizes 2019 Top Workplace ESOP Companies
Five ESOP Companies Receive 2019 Top Workplace Honors - April 05, 2019 - ESOP Plus: Schatz Brown Glassman LLP
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics Offer Free Transportation
P.I.HELP Injury Clinics now offers free transportation to and from their clinics to better serve patients that have been in a personal injury accident. - April 05, 2019 - PIHELP
Can Finland Finally Earn the Top Spot in International Education? NJ MED's 7th Annual Education Poll Rankings.
The World Top 20 Project just released its 2019 first quarter rankings of the world’s best-educated countries. - April 05, 2019 - New Jersey Minority Educational Development
Source One to Sponsor the Authority on Telecom Management Practices Conference
The leading Spend Management consultants will join thought leaders from Dell, GE, and other giants on the road to Telecom category excellence. - April 04, 2019 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Michelle Caine of Prudential Financial Becomes the New NSSTA President
National Structured Settlements Trade Association announces Michelle Caine as President and Michael W. Goodman as President-Elect. - April 03, 2019 - National Structured Settlements Trade Association
R-T Specialty, LLC’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (ECP) Unveils 2019 Market Update
Annual Recap Details Environmental & Construction-related Professional Liability Insurance Trends, Conditions & Forecasts. - April 03, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
Profitability in Disruptive Times: Automotive Industry Focuses on Product Costs
This year the FACTON Executive Round Table will take place on August 6th as part of the “Power Lunch” at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminar (CAR MBS) in Traverse City, MI. A panel of top experts will discuss the impact that disruptive technologies and new mobility concepts will have on product costs and profitability in the automotive industry and how best to respond to the transition. - April 03, 2019 - FACTON
Spencer Savings Bank Raises Over $18,500 with 8th Year New York Football Giants Snow Bowl Participation
The Special Olympics has been changing attitudes about the talents of people with intellectual disabilities and creating a more inclusive world. Spencer Savings Bank has raised $18,633 for Special Olympics New Jersey, with its 8th year participation in the New York Football Giants Snow Bowl. The bank continues to be one of the strongest supporters of the organization, coming in as the 2nd highest fundraising team overall, continuing its streak of being one of the top three fundraising teams. - April 03, 2019 - Spencer Savings Bank