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Largest Solar Canopy in Kansas City Area Supports 75kW Solar Array in Crossroads Arts District
Travois Holdings, Inc., a private Kansas City-based company with 32 employees, has added an extensive renewable energy system to power its headquarters, located at 310 W. 19th Terrace in the Crossroads Arts District. Solar and Wind KC, owned by Andrew Homoly of Homoly Construction, installed... - February 18, 2012 - Travois Holdings, Inc.
Cypress College Recognizes Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager as Garden Grove Citizen of the Year
Farmers & Merchants Bank Branch Manager Sandy Thomas will be recognized as the Garden Grove Citizen of the Year at Cypress College Foundation’s 37th Annual Americana Awards Banquet on Saturday, February 25 at the Disneyland Hotel. - February 18, 2012 - Farmers & Merchants Bank
Mazuma Capital Funds Heavy Machinery Transactions for U.S. Central Appalachian Thermal Coal Producer
Mazuma Capital, a leading national direct lender, today announced that it has funded over $12.5 million dollars for a U.S. high quality thermal coal producer. The coal producer sought several funding sources that had expertise in funding newer companies. They had many challenges present in the... - February 17, 2012 - Mazuma Capital
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment Hires 3; Announces Scholarship Recipient; Publishes Salary Surveys
Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment hire three new employees. Announces scholarship recipient, David Dosher. Publishes updated US C-Level insurance salary surveys. - February 17, 2012 - ClaudePenland.com
NIPA Expands TPA Business Owner Services to Include 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©
The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is expanding its TPA Business Owner Resources to include the 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop©, an exclusive online, 401(k) sales and service training program that will allow TPA firms to grow referrals and improve client services by providing financial advisers with valuable professional development. - February 17, 2012 - National Institute of Pension Administrators
StratexSystems Consultancy Partner's Productivity Improved by 20-30% with StratexPoint
Strategy Execution and Risk Management Software Provider, StratexSystems, explain how their product, StratexPoint, has enabled a key partner to improve their productivity by up to 30%. - February 17, 2012 - StratexSystems
Deltastock Offer MetaTrader 4 Mobile Platform
One of the most popular Forex trading platforms is available to iPhone and iPad users. - February 17, 2012 - Deltastock
Forum Receives Encouraging Drill Results on Inuit Owned Lands Nearby the Kiggavik Deposits-North Thelon Project, Nunavut
Forum Uranium Corp. is providing drill results on Inuit-owned lands held under an exploration agreement with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI) on Forum's district-scale North Thelon project adjoining Areva Resources Canada's Kiggavik uranium deposit. Forum drilled nine holes totalling 2,036 metres on... - February 17, 2012 - Forum Uranium
WNC Provides $8 Million in Tax Credit Financing for Completion of 52,400-Square-Foot Navos Behavioral Health Care Campus in Burien, Wash.
New facility to accommodate relocation of Navos Mental Health Solutions, retain 175 jobs. - February 17, 2012 - WNC & Associates, Inc.
Blue Skye Loan Officers Named Five Star Mortgage Professionals
Five Star Mortgage Professionals designation recognizes mortgage professionals who provide quality service to clients. - February 17, 2012 - Blue Skye Lending
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement Welcomes New Executive Vice President Richard E. Musgrove
Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc. (hotelAVE) is pleased to announce that Richard E. Musgrove, CHA, CPM, CCIM, RPA has joined the company as Executive Vice President. According to Michelle Russo, President of hotelAVE, “Rich Musgrove comes to the company with extensive asset management... - February 17, 2012 - hotelAVE
Another Eleven Onboard with Erado Social Media Compliance
Erado the nation's lead service in SaaS based archiving of electronic communications, formally announces its exclusive agreement to provide social media compliance services to 11 new broker-dealers. - February 17, 2012 - Erado
RedGiant Analytics Inc. Establishes an Office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
RedGiant Analytics, Inc (“RG”), a Madison-based business analytics firm announced the establishment of an office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The office located in the capital city of Malaysia will be the focal point for sales and support in the region for RG’s innovative spatial and predictive business analytics solutions. These solutions primarily serve the retail, consumer package, casino-gaming, telecommunications, and logistics sectors. - February 16, 2012 - RedGiant Analytics Inc
Just Military Loans Launches New Referral Program
In order to find new people who are interested in Just Military Loans, the company has launched a new referral program. Each person who signs up for the referral program earns $25 cash (up to $250 per month) for each friend who gets approved for a loan and completes the online contract. - February 16, 2012 - Just Military Loans, Inc.
Baker Stearns Capital’s Gold Leverage Fund Shows Record Growth
With a posted annual gain of almost 46.8 percent, Baker Stearns’ Gold Leverage Fund records another exceptional year of increased returns and award winning client satisfaction worldwide. - February 16, 2012 - Baker Stearns Capital
Texas Trust Brings 43,000 Surcharge-Free ATMs to Its Members
Texas Trust members can access cash from just about anywhere in the U.S. at no cost through the Allpoint surcharge-free ATM network. - February 16, 2012 - Texas Trust Credit Union
Mortgage Professionals Form Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida Offers Leadership and Education Amid Turmoil in Financial Industry - February 16, 2012 - Mortgage Alliance of Southwest Florida
Citrin Cooperman Partner Terry Silver Presents at Elite Financial Advisor Conference
Philadelphia CPA, Certified Valuation Analyst and Certified Forensic Accountant Addresses Financial Advising of Divorced or Divorcing Clients - February 16, 2012 - Citrin Cooperman
Solid Macro Conditions Expected in 2012 Despite Likely Volatility
Updated report from Investing Daily refreshes advisory outlook on 5 high yield stocks that pay dividends. - February 16, 2012 - InvestingDaily.com
iOption Wins Prestigious Award and Named "Best Binary Broker" by FxEmpire New Service
In early February, iOption was notified by the staff at FxEmpire that they have been selected to receive an award as the "Most Reliable Broker" as part of the annual Broker competition held by FxEmpire, the leading news and media service in the forex markets. As the competition continues... - February 16, 2012 - iOption Ltd
FIACYCP, S.A. Joins Russell Bedford CPA Group as Correspondent in Nicaragua
Russell Bedford accounting network appoints correspondent firm in Nicaragua. - February 16, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Uniastrum Bank Posts Retail Time Deposit Portfolio Growth of 27.5% in 2011
As of January 1, 2012 the Bank’s retail time deposit portfolio weighed in at Rb 32.4 bn, up Rb 7 bn year-on-year. - February 15, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
CFLA Offers Commercial Business Licenses to West Coast Markets
The Nation's Premier Forensic Loan Audit and Mortgage Securitization Wholesaler and Loan Auditor Certification Training for Attorneys and Real Estate Professionals offers commercial business licenses to West Coast Markets. - February 15, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce Finalists for "The Art of Saving" America Saves Week Art Contest
Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announced that voting has begun to select the winners of “The Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest. The top five... - February 15, 2012 - SWACHA
BNP Paribas Real Estate Recruits Gerardine Davies as Head of Investment Management in the UK
BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Gerardine Davies as head of UK investment management. The move is part of the leading international real estate adviser’s strategy to boost its transactional business and build on the international reach of the investment management team. BNP Paribas... - February 15, 2012 - BNP Paribas Real Estate
Bermudo & Quijada y Asociados Named Correspondent of Russell Bedford in Seville, Spain
Seville-based multi-discipline practice joins Russell Bedford International accounting group as correspondent firm. - February 15, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
CFLA Announces Details Regarding the New Obama Settlement Which Does Not Preclude Borrowers from Still Suing Banks & MERS
The Obama Agreement does not prevent any action by individual borrowers who wish to bring their own lawsuits. State attorneys general also preserved, among other things, all claims against MERS, and all claims brought by borrowers. - February 14, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
Integrated Financial Group Holds The Annual 2012 Consortium Retreat; LPL Financial Advisors Share Best Practices
Over 50 members of their consortium of LPL financial advisors and staff converged upon the Grand Hyatt Atlanta Hotel in Buckhead for the annual educational retreat held January 26th thru 28th. The Integrated Financial Group's 2012 Consortium Retreat is considered to be the highlight for the year among the independent advisor members. "It represents the essence of the consortium" - 'the Brain Trust' stated Don Patrick, Managing Director. - February 14, 2012 - Integrated Financial Group
Strategic Conversations Focus of Upcoming Webinar for Bankers in the Small Business Segment
Clarity Advantage to share conversation strategies bankers can use with small business prospects and customers in a complimentary webinar on Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 12:00 PM ET. - February 13, 2012 - Clarity Advantage Corporation
Financial Planning Association of Florida to Promote Professional and Consumer Awareness at Annual Trip to Tallahassee
Financial Planning Association of Florida leaders will be participating in their 6th Annual trip to Tallahassee on February 27 and 28. As a trusted resource in promoting the financial planning process and related issues to the State of Florida consumers and government officials, the FPA of Florida will advocate for the benefits of the financial planning profession and Florida consumers. - February 13, 2012 - Financial Planning Association of Florida
Long Term Care Insurance Executive Offers Ways to Reduce Insurance Cost
American Association for Long Term Care Insurance executive director to address ways to reduce the cost of long term care insurance protection. Jesse Slome offers smart ways to save when comparing LTC insurance. - February 13, 2012 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
ISMG Announces the 2012 Faces of Fraud Survey: Complying with the FFIEC Guidance
Information Security Media Group (ISMG), publisher of BankInfoSecurity, announces the launch of its 2012 Faces of Fraud survey. A follow-up to ISMG's 2011 Faces of Fraud Survey, this study looks not only at the latest fraud trends and how institutions are fighting back, but also at their progress in putting together layered security controls in conformance with the FFIEC Authentication Guidance. - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
RateGenius Loan Services Begins 2012 with Over 100 Lenders Nationally - Auto Refinance Opportunities - Part of Many Financial Institutions New Year Growth Strategies
Last year proved to be hugely successful for RateGenius as they grew exponentially and welcomed 100 new lenders onto their already established auto-refinance program. With the developed national lender network, RateGenius has helped nearly 11,000 customers save money by funding over $2 Billion in... - February 12, 2012 - rateGenius
Canadian Mid-Market M&A Firm Receives Prestigious Awards
Corporate Finance Associates (CFA), a leading middle market mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm, announced today that Office of the Year is awarded to CFA Oakville (Toronto), Ontario. In addition, Oakville-based Douglas Nix, CFA’s Vice Chairman, was named Dealmaker of the Year. These... - February 12, 2012 - Corporate Finance Associates
ISMG Announces the 2012 Cloud Security Survey
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) announces the launch of its 2012 Cloud Security Survey. This study, the first global survey spanning all of ISMG's media sites, will look at not only organizations' cloud security concerns, but also at how security leaders are addressing these concerns... - February 12, 2012 - Information Security Media Group
Richmond Brothers, Inc. Announces Free Market Insights Webinar
60-minute webinar will enlighten investors about relevant trends to help guide them in their decision-making process. - February 12, 2012 - Richmond Brothers, Inc.
Tax Resolution Service in Houston, TX, Uses SEO Firm to Provide Tax Help to More Clients in Need
Taxation Solutions, Inc., a firm that offers tax resolution services to businesses and individual taxpayers in the Houston, TX, area, has launched an online advertising campaign to increase awareness about the tax help it offers. - February 12, 2012 - Taxation Solutions, Inc TX
Dwolla Payment Network Reviewed and Rated A+ by CardPaymentOptions.com
CardPaymentOptions.com has released their latest review on a company called Dwolla, and awarded the firm the highest rating of A+. Using metrics such as sales techniques, marketing tactics and customer feedback to rate the company, Dwolla has shown superior business practices in nearly all... - February 12, 2012 - CardPaymentOptions.com, Inc.
The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of an Advance Auto Parts Property in Walker, Michigan (Grand Rapids MSA)
Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented both parties in the transaction; the buyer, a Midwest institutional investor and the seller was a private Ohio based company. - February 12, 2012 - The Boulder Group
CPA and Tax Resolution Team in Troy Hires SEO Leader to Attract More Michigan Clients
Franskoviak & Company P.C., a CPA and tax attorney firm in Troy, Michigan, is proud to announce its recently launched SEO marketing plan constructed by Prospect Genius, a leader in local online advertising. - February 12, 2012 - Franskoviak & Company P.C.
Bank of America Announces Hiring for Certified Forensic Loan Auditors i.e. Quality Control Auditors from CFLA Class
CFLA's Forensic Loan Auditor Training is coming to San Diego, CA on March 2nd - 4th, 2012. - February 11, 2012 - Certified Forensic Loan Auditors, LLC
hotelAVE to Offer Top Hospitality Publication
A leader in hotel asset management services, Hotel Asset Value Enhancement, Inc., (hotelAVE) is proud to offer a quick view of hospitality industry metrics with their Quarterly Hospitality Dashboard. This publication presents a one-stop shop of current hospitality industry performance. As one of... - February 11, 2012 - hotelAVE
SWACHA Announces 16 New ACH Accredited Professionals in Celebration of AAP Recognition Day
To celebrate Accredited ACH Professionals (AAP) Recognition Day on February 14, 2012, SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, announced today 16 new AAPs. The AAP accreditation is awarded once a year to those who pass a comprehensive exam... - February 11, 2012 - SWACHA
FISC Solutions Hires Senior Account Executive
FISC Solutions, a back office service provider located in Maine, welcomes Mark Tanous to its sales and marketing team as a Senior Account Executive. Mark brings over 20 years of experience in sales and sales management. In his most recent position, Mark was Vice President for a consulting firm and... - February 11, 2012 - FISC Solutions
Place Trade Launches New Website
Place Trade Financial is excited to announce the launch of their new website. The user-friendly site opens a world of opportunities for both domestic and international investors online. - February 11, 2012 - Place Trade Financial
Forex-Metal Adds Yahoo Messenger Customer Support
Forex-Metal has announced the addition of Yahoo Messenger to its support channels. - February 11, 2012 - Forex-Metal
M Financial Group Selects Erado for Social Media Activity Oversight and Compliance
Erado, the nation's leading compliance and archiving firm in electronic communication, today announced an exclusive multi-year agreement to provide social media compliance services to M Holdings Securities, Inc. (“M Securities”), the exclusive broker-dealer of M Financial Group... - February 11, 2012 - Erado
Republic of Korea Now One of the World’s Top Ten Business Environments
Kiwon Suh, partner in Russell Bedford member firm Cheon Ji Accounting Corporation, comments on World Bank Paying Taxes survey. - February 11, 2012 - Russell Bedford International
Securities America Selects Assistant of the Year
Securities America regularly identifies the best performing assistants to its financial advisers & recognizes them in an annual gathering. This year, it has selected Amanda Silkwood of Quintus Financial Services as it best performing Assistant of the Year. - February 11, 2012 - Securities America Inc.
Gastonia Based Alliance Bank & Trust Grows Executive Staff
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announces an addition to their executive staff. - February 10, 2012 - Alliance Bank & Trust