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Total Mortgage Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies: Included on the 2010 Inc. 5000 List
Ranked as #1 mortgage originator, #6 financial services company, and #48 across all industries in Connecticut. Ranked #2,815 nationally with a three-year growth rate of 79% - August 27, 2010 - Total Mortgage
Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC Announces Formation of Real Estate Investment Division Focused on America's Luxury Real Estate
Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC represents an Omaha based Real Estate Investment Firm, looking to make principal investments in residential and commercial non-performing loans, distressed assets, and select commercial and residential development opportunities throughout the world. - August 27, 2010 - Kingsbury Capital Partners, LLC
Taipan Publishing Group Launches New Editorial Service for Smart Investing
Taipan Publishing Group, a leading financial research publishing service, announced today that investors struggling to understand the financial world will now have a guide to simplify investing with the launch of a new free e-letter, Smart Investing Daily. - August 27, 2010 - Taipan Publishing Group
Old Florida National Bank and Mercantile Capital Corporation Announce Merger Agreement
Old Florida National Bank and Mercantile Capital Corporation have entered into a merger agreement. Old Florida National Bank (Old Florida), headquartered in downtown Orlando, expects the merger to be finalized in the late fourth quarter or early first quarter of 2011. Randy Burden, chairman of Old... - August 27, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Valad’s Steven Tattersall Appointed as Chairman of Caisson Group
Valad Property Group’s European Fund Manager, Steven Tattersall, is to join forces with Caisson Investment Management and has been appointed as Chairman of the Caisson Group. Steven will take up his new position in September 2010 with a focus on expanding Caisson’s equity raising... - August 27, 2010 - Caisson Investment Management
Company IQ™-SEC Comment Letters Named 2010 Top New Product in Financial Reporting by Accounting Today and webcpa.com
In its first annual Top New Products section, Accounting Today and webcpa.com named LogixData's Company IQ™-SEC Comment Letters the 2010 Top New Product in the Financial Reporting category. - August 27, 2010 - LogixData, LLC
FISC Promotes Bonnie Thomas to Processing Services Director
FISC Solutions is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Bonnie Thomas to the position of Processing Services Director. Bonnie joined the company in September 2003 as a customer service representative in the Loan Servicing Department. Over time, Bonnie grew within the company to positions... - August 26, 2010 - FISC Solutions
Widmer Options Announces Charity Donation Program
Widmer Options has announced a staff-driven charitable donation program that will provide much needed funding to a variety of local charities. - August 26, 2010 - Widmer Options
Information Security Media Group Announces Fraud Panel Webinar to Premier September 15, 2010
Information Security Media Group (ISMG) - Information Security Media Group, publisher of BankInfoSecurity.com, CUinfoSecurity.com, GovInfoSecurity.com, and HealthcareInfoSecurity.com announces a timely web-based event focused on modern channels of fraud, and how banking institutions can prevent and... - August 26, 2010 - Information Security Media Group
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Co-Hosting Oct 2 Seminar for Aircraft Purchasers
Seminar at Channel Islands Aviation in Camarillo to Cover Aircraft Lease Backs - August 26, 2010 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Beacon Street Capital Named "Top Gun"
High Income MLP rated Best of the Best by PSN. - August 25, 2010 - Beacon Street Capital, LLC
TAG Education Collaborative Announces New Website
TAG Education Collaborative (TAG-ED) has announced the launch of their new website at http://www.tagedonline.org. The user-friendly site offers information about the organization’s operation, programs, events, as well as resource information and news. “This site is an effort to provide... - August 25, 2010 - TAG think
More Than 6,000 Students Take Major Step Towards Becoming ACCA Members
6,213 students have successfully completed their final ACCA exams. - August 25, 2010 - ACCA
TMS Funding Hires Two New Account Executives to Support Growth
TMS Funding, the wholesale residential lending platform of Total Mortgage Services, LLC, announced today the hiring of Robin Buttner and Stephen Jaser as Wholesale Account Executives. - August 24, 2010 - TMS Funding
Personal Finance Expert Chris Scully Offers Ten Money Saving Tips
With a total US consumer debt of $2.5 trillion dollars, credit card debt now averaging in excess of $15,000 per household with credit card debt, and 40% of families spending more than they earn, it’s no surprise that so many Americans have money problems. Personal finance expert Chris Scully offers 10 money saving tips to help consumers get in control of their finances. - August 24, 2010 - MyMoneyMess.com
Trucking Consultants, Ahern and Associates Announces Engagement by 10 New Clients to Facilitate Company Acquisitions Plus Consulting Assignment
Transportation management consultants hired by ten additional trucking and logistics companies to procure target acquisitions and redesign specific freight distribution systems. - August 24, 2010 - Ahern and Associates
Disklace Announces Lacewatcher Pro Enterprise and SMB Customers
DiskLace announces the availability of Lacewatcher Pro for Enterprise and SMB customers. Lacewatcher Pro preventive maintenance and alert feature supports the daily control of disks and storage arrays transparently and effectively. - August 24, 2010 - Disklace
Self-Storage Legal Expert Jeffrey Greenberger Presents MiniCo Webinar on Words to Avoid While Marketing
Marketing a self-storage facility is a great way to increase business and keep established customers. However, using some words in marketing messages can give customers the wrong impression. On September 15, 2010, self-storage legal expert Jeffrey J. Greenberger, Esq., and Joseph Dahlquist, Product... - August 23, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
NPR’s Tropical Currents to Host Frank Armstrong on Topic of Investment Fraud
Tropical Currents, an NPR program, welcomes Frank Armstrong to discuss investment fraud. - August 22, 2010 - Investor Solutions
Adrian Young Joins BKD Technologies
Young will be part of BKD’s Dynamics AX group. - August 22, 2010 - BKD, LLP
James Buncher Joins Board of Directors for Satori World Medical
Buncher Brings Nearly 40 Years of Health Care Management Experience to Satori Board - August 22, 2010 - Satori World Medical
People's Financial Advisor Offers Investment Advice for IRA Account Holders
People’s Financial Advisor helps individuals decide what funds to have inside their IRA accounts after considering their overall financial situation, analyzing their risk profile, and taking into account all their investable and non-investable assets. - August 21, 2010 - peoplesfinancialadvisor.com
The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors Honor Robert Williams for 15 Years of Commitment
Robert Williams, CIC, CWS®, of Williams Wealth Management was recognized for 15 years as a Certified Insurance Counselor. He was awarded a certificate for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC). - August 21, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Technology Association of Georgia Launches FinTech Society to Promote Georgia’s Financial Technology Industry
Recognizing that Georgia generates more than $34 billion annually from the financial technology (FinTech) sector; the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) has formed a society to promote and further the interests of Georgia’s FinTech companies, employees, and investors. TAG FinTech’s... - August 21, 2010 - TAG think
Larry Kushner of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Receives FIVE STAR Wealth Manager Award
Larry Kushner, founder and president of Cornerstone Wealth Management Group, was recently rated highest in overall satisfaction in Connecticut for financial advisors. - August 20, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Cornerstone Wealth Management Group Hosts Social Security & Retirement Seminar
Cornerstone Wealth Management Group talks to local residents about Social Security processes, its solvency and future, and how it affects pension benefits. - August 20, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Alternative Latin Investor Hosts Webinar: Commercial Real Estate Investing and Lending in Latin America
For investors who want to explore foreign real estate, some of the best opportunities are just south of the border in vibrant Latin America. The market appears especially ripe for picking as Latin American governments implement programs to attract foreign investment and improve their economic... - August 20, 2010 - Alternative Latin Investor
First Rate Unveils First Rate Performance 6.2
First Rate®, a leading provider of performance measurement solutions for the financial services industry, today announced the availability of First Rate PerformanceTM 6.2. This latest version of First Rate Performance empowers wealth management professionals with advanced automated functions that streamline operations, offers additional reporting options, furthers analytic capabilities and improves large scale processing efficiencies. - August 20, 2010 - First Rate, Inc.
Call Desk Inc to Offer Virtual Bookkeeping Services
Call Desk Inc, a leading provider of Virtual Live Receptionists and Back Office Support announced that they have expanded their services to offer virtual full-charge bookkeeping services to small businesses and non-profits from their McLean, VA location. Call Desk, Inc. already offers live virtual... - August 20, 2010 - Call Desk Inc
Trupanion Welcomes Consumer Reports Pet Insurance Review, Urges Pet Owners to Shop Carefully
According to a just-released Consumer Reports review of the pet insurance industry, pet owners wanting to provide the best medical care for their dogs and cats can be confused about the need for and benefits of pet medical insurance. Consumer Reports compared nine policies from four companies... - August 19, 2010 - Trupanion
Allen Brooks to Appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" on August 20, 2010 at 9:00 A.m. ET
Allen Brooks, Managing Director of energy investment bank Parks Paton Hoepfl & Brown, will appear on "Tim Connolly’s Winning Strategies" www.winningstrategies.net on August 20, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Parks Paton Hoepfl & Brown is a Houston based independent investment banking... - August 19, 2010 - Corporate Strategies, LLC
Introducing "Syndi," the New Desktop Avatar for the Multihousing Industry
SyndicIT introduces SaaS Offering to capture, file, securely store, workflow process, share and exchange your paper documents and electronic files -specialized for the multihousing industry - make doucments and file available 24/7 from anywhere. - August 19, 2010 - SyndicIT Services Corporation
Short Sale Daily News Introduces a No-Cost, Biweekly Webinar Series for Realtors and Investors
Short Sale Daily News introduces biweekly, no-cost webinars featuring real estate industry experts to discuss topics of interest and importance to real estate agents and investors. - August 19, 2010 - Short Sale Daily News
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Co-Hosting Sept 24 Seminar for Aircraft Purchasers
Seminar in Carlsbad to Cover Avoiding Aircraft Sales Tax, Basics of Buying/Selling Jets. - August 19, 2010 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
Aero & Marine Tax Professionals Obtains Sales Tax Exemption for Auto Dealer
Southern CA Dealership Owner Gets Sales Tax Exemption for Airplane Purchase. - August 19, 2010 - Aero & Marine Tax Professionals
MiniCo Webinar Focuses on Self-Storage Roofing Retrofits to Reduce Energy Costs and Improve Performance
For self-storage operators, minimizing cost and streamlining maintenance are important issues. On September 22, 2010, leading national roofing contractor D.C. Taylor Co. will sponsor a free webinar for self-storage professionals, architects and construction professionals to discuss the daily... - August 19, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Stiles Appointed Receiver; Assigned Leasing and Management for Three Florida Retail Centers
**Totaling 475,000 square feet combined, these centers expand Stiles’ portfolios and further establish the Company outside of its core Ft. Lauderdale market. - August 19, 2010 - Stiles
Five Attorneys from Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff Named Among Best Lawyers in America® 2011
Theresa Asoklis, Donald Campbell, Clay Farrell, Noreen Slank and Michael Sullivan were recognized as being among the best attorneys in their respective practice areas. - August 19, 2010 - Collins, Einhorn, Farrell & Ulanoff, P.C.
Abalos & Associates, PLLC Adds Liam Shaw as Senior Associate
Sandy Abalos, managing partner of Abalos & Associates, PLLC (http://www.abaloscpa.com), has announced that Liam Shaw has joined the firm as a new senior associate. In this position, Shaw will be responsible for tax planning and preparation, financial statement preparation, and client consulting. - August 19, 2010 - Abalos & Associates
Padilla & Associates Wealth Management Group and Clients Host Food Drive Benefiting San Antonio Food Bank
Padilla & Associates Wealth Management Group initiates a “Give Back to San Antonio” outreach and sponsorship program benefiting the community starting with the local food bank. - August 18, 2010 - NEXT Financial Group
Vendible Broker Announces Company Twitter Account
Vendible Broker announced yesterday that the company has recently begun to use the social networking tool Twitter to better communicate with its client base. - August 18, 2010 - Vendible Broker
Mercantile Capital Corporation Finances U.S. Small Business Development Projects That Total More Than $500 Million
As U.S. Senators debate a House bill that would provide up to $30 billion in loan guarantees to American small businesses, a Florida-based lender that specializes in funding small business expansion and development projects is toasting a major benchmark: More than a half-billion dollars in loans... - August 18, 2010 - Mercantile Capital Corporation
Manitoba Hydro and City of Nelson, BC Select iNovah
System Innovators announced that Manitoba Hydro and the City of Nelson, British Columbia have chosen iNovah as their centralized cashiering solution. - August 18, 2010 - System Innovators
Armchair Auditors Could Lead to Inconsistency and Uncertainty, Warns ACCA
Government cuts see end of Audit Commission, with the possibility of ‘armchair auditors’ taking its place - August 18, 2010 - ACCA
First Foundation President Joins High-Performance Mortgage Brokers on Top 50 Brokers List
Canadian Mortgage Professional (CMP) magazine released its Top 50 Brokers List. Gordon McCallum, founder and current president of Edmonton and Calgary mortgage brokerage First Foundation, was recognized for his performance and dedication with a seventeenth-place spot. - August 18, 2010 - First Foundation Inc.
Vendible Broker Becomes More Accessible to Benefit Global Client Base
With another move that launches Vendible Broker once again ahead of the rest of the broker World, an addition of a 24 hour a day and 7 day a week automated phone answering system that will automatically rotate through all 30 brokers and connect you to a live broker 24 hours a day to better serve all your needs. - August 17, 2010 - Vendible Broker
Vendible Broker Hires Canadian Company Apollo-X Productions to Handle Brand Expansion
Vendible Broker, the fast-growing global brokerage house, has hired Apollo-X Productions as its complete creative agency to lead in the advertising development for the Vendible Broker’s brand both in printed media as well as digital media. - August 17, 2010 - Vendible Broker
Anne Ballard Presents Webinar on Using Events to Grow Self-Storage Rentals as Part of MiniCo Webinar Series
On August 25, 2010, renowned self-storage industry professional M. Anne Ballard will present the free webinar “Using On-Site Events to Grow Referrals, Repeats and Marketing-Sourced Move-Ins.” Ms. Ballard, the president and founder of Smyrna, Ga.-based Universal Management Company, will... - August 17, 2010 - MiniCo Insurance Agency, LLC
Pet Insurance Company Sees Spike in Ligament Injuries in Summer Months
Trupanion notes an increase in pet insurance claims for cruciate ligament damages and ties this to warm weather. - August 16, 2010 - Trupanion
New Tenants Take 19,000 Square Feet at Broward County’s First LEED Office Building
Stiles announced today that Broward County’s first multi-tenant office building to achieve LEED distinction, Lake Shore Plaza II, recently closed three major lease transactions totaling nearly 19,000 square feet. Advance Restaurant Finance, Global Medical Management and Black and Veatch... - August 16, 2010 - Stiles