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Heroes Aim for Zero: Houston Area Leaders Collaborate to End Traffic Fatalities
Houston Area leaders being recognized for their collaborative efforts to end traffic deaths. Vision Zero was adopted by TXDOT and by Mayor Sylvester Turner in 2019 in an effort to end roadway fatalities and address the dangers that impact our area. In 2017, 3,727 Texans died on the roads and another 17,535 people sustained serious injuries. On average, 640 people die on Houston-area roads every year, making the region the deadliest in the country. - December 10, 2019 - SAFE 2 SAVE
Joseph Reynolds of RT Specialty Leads Discussion on Real Estate Development Risks at 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
Joseph Reynolds, assistant vice president within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice (RT ECP), recently led the discussion on Real Estate Development (RED) Errors and Omissions Risks at the 39th IRMI Construction Risk Conference held in... - December 10, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
"The New Venture" Comedic Michael Emery Film Adds Producer Opportunities via GoFundMe
New comedic film from Michael Emery and James C. Bannon opens investor opportunities in exchange for producer credits. - December 10, 2019 - Truth & Justice Entertainment
Distinct Revenue-Based Financing Firm Meeting Great Need in Tech-Startup Market
Novel Growth Partners Raises $12M for New Fund; KC-based but Expanding to Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis. - December 10, 2019 - Novel Growth Partners
Berkley Design Professional’s BDP Risk® Learning Management System Named Brandon Hall Group 2019 Bronze Excellence Award Winner
Berkley Design Professional (BDP), a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has won the Brandon Hall Group 2019 Bronze Excellence Award for Learning for its BDP Risk® Learning Management System (LMS). Awarded within the “Best Advance in Custom Content” category,... - December 10, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
MarketCurrents Publishes Its Fall Real Estate Edition 2019
MarketCurrents Wealth Management, the leading b2b information and events business, published its Fall Edition focused on real estate trends for family offices. The publication was based on its Fall Dinner held at the Penn Club on November 5th in New York City. Over 25 family offices convened at... - December 10, 2019 - MarketCurrents
The Mandalay Group Shares New Updates for #Pay TAMPA BAY
The Mandalay Group today announced updates for the upcoming #PAY TAMPA BAY event, including additions to the advisory board, two of the keynote speakers for the February 20, 2020 Conference as well as a new community partnership in the Florida technology corridor. The theme for the 2020 event is... - December 10, 2019 - The Mandalay Group, Inc.
Desktop Alert Inc. Garners Record Six Platinum Awards at 2019 "ASTORS" NYC Homeland Security Awards Conference Event
American Security Today’s Annual "ASTORS" Awards program is the largest and most comprehensive in the industry, highlighting the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today. - December 09, 2019 - Desktop Alert
TAG Bill Pay Shortlisted for the 2020 Family Wealth Report Awards
Awards showcase the best in the industry with categories focused on experts, products and services for wealth managers, high-net-worth clients and financial institutions. - December 08, 2019 - TAG
Eltropy Chosen to Improve Collection Response Rates for UNIFY Financial Credit Union
UNIFY Financial Credit Union - One of the Largest Credit Unions in the US with $3B+ - December 07, 2019 - Eltropy
cTrader Desktop 3.7 Includes Economic Calendar & Multi-Symbol Backtesting
Spotware, an award-winning financial technology provider has now announced the release of cTrader Desktop 3.7 Beta. The new version comes equipped with a whole series of enhancements for a complete trading experience, including a fully-integrated FXStreet Economic Calendar, previously made... - December 07, 2019 - Spotware Systems Ltd.
Castle Wealth Group Celebrates Milestone with Forbes Finance Council
Christopher Berry, Founder of Castle Wealth Group, is celebrating a one-year anniversary as a member of the Forbes Finance Council, an invitation-only organization for senior leaders to publish original content, connect and excel. - December 06, 2019 - Castle Wealth Group
Appalachian Underwriters Partners with Thimble Insurance to Bring Appointed Agents a Short-Term Policy Option
Appalachian Underwriters, Inc. is excited to announce its partnership with Thimble Insurance, the on-demand insurance platform for short-term, small-business-centered policies. This is Thimble’s first partnership with an insurance Managing General Agent/Wholesaler. Formerly Verifly, the... - December 06, 2019 - Appalachian Underwriters, Inc.
Oliver-Smith Presents Revolutionary Community Design Methodologies
Oliver-Smith's Town Design Strategies Ignite New Opportunities for Town Builders. - December 05, 2019 - Oliver-Smith
FACTON Announces New Version of Its EPC Should Costing Solution
Users apply cost models from the FACTON EPC Cost Model Designer directly in the EPC Should Costing solution. - December 05, 2019 - FACTON
Raymond F.H. Bustamante and Edward L. Sheiffele, Jr. Promoted to Senior Leadership Positions at Berkley Construction Professional
Berkley Construction Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, has extended its dedication to the construction professional and pollution liability marketplace with the promotions of Raymond F.H. Bustamante to managing director and Edward L. Sheiffele, Jr. to... - December 04, 2019 - Berkley Alliance Managers
Prospect Financial Group, Inc. Visits United Wholesale Mortgage
Prospect Financial Group, Inc., a leader in the mortgage refinance industry, is excited to announce its loan officers’ recent visit to United Wholesale Mortgage headquarters for continuing education. As part of their loan officer training, Prospect Financial has begun sending new officers to... - December 04, 2019 - Prospect Home Finance
Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Coverage Doubtful, Association Director Predicts
A taxpayer paid long-term care insurance program has been passed previously and abandoned according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Election year proposals are likely to meet the same fate predicts AALTCI's director. - December 04, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Velocity Data Announces Change of Control
A change of control of the Company has been effected by the purchase by Mr. Joe Byrne of a controlling interest from S7 companies of approximately 82% of the outstanding capital of the Company for a total consideration of $500,000. - December 02, 2019 - S7 Group
Only 10 Exhibit Booths Remain for AAMSI's 2020 Medicare Supplement Industry Summit
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance announced that only 10 exhibit booths remain for the organization's 2020 national Medicare insurance conference. AAMSI reports the 2020 conference will include 124 exhibit spaces, an increase from the 85 at the 2019 industry event. - December 02, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
FACTON Takes New Work Approach at the Lake Jungfernsee Campus in Potsdam
Software manufacturer FACTON has created a modern working environment at its main location on the IT campus on Lake Jungfernsee in Potsdam. The provider of Enterprise Product Costing (EPC) software is taking a new work approach focused on flexibility, customization in working conditions and open communication. - November 29, 2019 - FACTON
RTCritical Introduces New LinkedIn Page
The new Software-as-a-Service company, RTCritical now has a business page on LinkedIn. The new page will receive posts surrounding the business's latest news, including status on new or upcoming major releases, when new features are beginning development, tested, and released into the software,... - November 29, 2019 - RTCritical
TRU//ST Payments / acquiring.com Announce Plans for SiGMA Gaming Conference
acquiring.com to exhibit at the SiGMA Gaming Conference in Malta from the 27 to 29 of November and host networking drinks on November 28 at Tiffany’s bar at marina in Portomaso. - November 28, 2019 - TRU//ST Payments
TrueGoldCoin, After the Latest Smart Contract Update, Has Larger Plans
TrueGoldCoin (TGC) finished its transition of upgrading and updating its smart contract and has now just started trading in Latoken, one of the most important exchanges in the world. - November 28, 2019 - Truevalue Holdings, Inc.
Thirteen Insurers Enter Medicare Advantage Market for 2020 Shares Association
Some 13 insurers have entered the Medicare Advantage market making coverage available for the coming year, shares the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Medicare's Annual Enrollment period ends December 7 making it vital for seniors to act prior to the enrollment deadline. - November 28, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Insurance Navy Brokers Shares Holiday Travel Tips
Insurance Navy, a leader in the insurance market, warns drivers of the upcoming holiday traffic and shares tips on how to make a road trip safe and enjoyable. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and food. It is also a time for heavy traffic. Travelers need to know when to leave and return to... - November 28, 2019 - Insurance Navy
Berkshire Hills Capital is Opening Latin American Office in Bogota, Colombia
The new office aims to boost Berkshire Hills Capital Group’s operations as it expands its services in the region. Berkshire Hills Capital (BHC) has a new office in Bogota. The Managing Director Simon Sandoval and his partner and CEO of Berkshire Finance, Jose Luis Huayhua launched the office... - November 28, 2019 - Berkshire Hills Capital Group
SoKay Launches SoKay Borrowers to Help People Borrow From Friends and Family in a Better Way
SoKay, a start-up company based in New York that is dedicated to providing solutions to the social and financial challenges arising from loaning money between friends and family ("FnF loans") while improving the whole ecosystem that supports such transactions, has added SoKay Borrowers to their product line. - November 28, 2019 - SoKay
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Posts Full Conference Program
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance posted the program for the organization's 2020 national Medigap insurance industry conference. The Medicare Supplement Summit takes place May 13-15, 2020 in Chicago. - November 27, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Dr. Wendy Labat Offers Free Enrollment Service Until December 15 through Financial Cures Program
Easing the Pains of Financial Difficulty One Text at a Time as Long as You Make the December 15 Deadline - November 25, 2019 - The Financial Cures LLC
ARIDO Presenting World’s Most Exclusive Art Offering, Multi Billion Dollar Trade Deal During Art Basel 2019
ARIDO, a closely guarded secret in the world's most exclusive jewelry, creates fine art jewelry created with the highest quality gems. Founded by a scion of the Raphael family, descending from the Moussaieffs gem specialist, Jesse Raphael & celebrity guru Thomas Chappell, a world class designer with a background in fashion, art, and history. - November 25, 2019 - ARIDO Jewelry
Direct Auto Insurance Celebrates the Season of Giving with Charitable "Stocking Get One, Give One" Sweepstakes
Car insurance company to spread holiday cheer by gifting 430 six-foot-tall, toy-filled holiday stockings to sweepstakes winners and non-profits in 11 states. - November 25, 2019 - Direct Auto Insurance
Long-Term Care Need Reported by Long-Term Care Insurance Association Director
The latest data reveals that 14 million Americans require long-term care services and supports according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Latest data is being shared on the organization's website. - November 24, 2019 - American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance
Trillium Capital Resources Arranges $46,508,000 in Debt Financing; Average Rate is 3.28% with Average Term of 12 Years
Trillium Capital Resources Arranges the Funding for Four Multifamily Complexes and a Walgreens in Columbus, Georgia plus a Multifamily Complex in Pensacola, Florida Totaling $46,508,000. - November 23, 2019 - Trillium Capital Resources
Medicare Supplement Insurance Association Summit Reports Record Sponsorships
The American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance reports record sponsorships for the organization's 2020 National Medicare Insurance Industry Summit. AAMSI's conference takes place May 13-15, 2020 in Chicago, IL. - November 23, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
SurchX and Mode Effect Partner to Bring Surcharging Solution to WooCommerce
SurchX, the industry experts in compliant dynamic surcharging, and 10-year-old ModeEffect, the WordPress and WooCommerce specialists, have announced a partnership to bring SurchX’s surcharging solution to WooCommerce customers. “We will do whatever it takes to make our merchants more... - November 23, 2019 - SurchX
SoKay Releases SoKay Protocol for Friends and Family Loans
SoKay Releases World's First Protocol for Guiding Money Lending and Borrowing Behavior Between Friends and Family. SoKay Protocol 1.0 is Going Public. - November 22, 2019 - SoKay
BitRoyal Announces Massive Offers to Make Crypto Trading Attractive for All
Ahead of Thanksgiving, BitRoyal is all geared up to ensure its users make full use of its trading platform. Besides providing globally accessible crypto-currency exchange, a best-in-class platform for its growing community of partners and budding traders to enable the trading of digital assets, the exchange is now focusing to improve operational efficiency. - November 21, 2019 - BitRoyal Ltd.
Majority of Consumers Opting for Zero-Cost Medicare Advantage Plans, Reports Association
During the current Medicare Annual Enrollment (AEP) period, most consumers are opting for zero-cost plans shares the director of the American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Comparing plans and costs is vital before AEP ends on December 7. - November 21, 2019 - American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance
Eltropy Improves Loan Process Times & Security for SELCO, Third-Largest Oregon Credit Union, with $1.6B in Assets
Eltropy, a text messaging-based platform that enables credit unions to communicate with members via text, announces that Oregon-based SELCO Community Credit Union is adopting its leading solution. SELCO is using Eltropy to send and receive encrypted documents, confirm scheduled meetings, remind... - November 21, 2019 - Eltropy
Daniela Compton Promoted to Account Manager at RT Specialty
Daniela Compton has been promoted to account manager within RT Specialty’s National Environmental and Construction Professional Liability Practice. She is responsible for supporting the new business, marketing, sales and coverage assessment activities of the company’s senior... - November 20, 2019 - R-T Specialty, LLC's Environmental & Construction Professional Practice
NYC Fintech Startup Apteo Raises $1 Million to Build a Data Science Platform for Everyone
In connection with the fundraise, Apteo releases a free version of its data science platform, OneData, to the public. - November 19, 2019 - Apteo
Venture Capital-Backed Tech Startups, Like Compound, Bring Skilled Jobs (and Lunch Crowds) to Low Income Neighborhoods
Startups and small businesses based in designated opportunity zones offer tax-advantageous alternative to OZ real estate funds, yet are overlooked. - November 17, 2019 - Compound
MitVest/Sugarwood Financial: Recognition as Expert for Swiss Exporters and Start-Ups Expanding Into the USA
MitVest, the transatlantic Corporate Finance platform operated by Sugarwood Financial Partners LLC, expands its local footprint within the D-A-CH region. MitVest has become part of Switzerland Global Enterprise’s "Expert Directory," which links Swiss and Liechtenstein exporters with professional providers to help expansion-minded corporations and start-ups to make their international business a success story. - November 17, 2019 - Mitvest
Baystate Financial is Honored as a 2019 “Top Places to Work” Winner by the Boston Globe for the 9th Year
The Boston Globe has named Baystate Financial a Top Places to Work in Massachusetts. The award recognizes Baystate Financials achievements in creating a positive work environment that attracts and retains employees through a combination of employee satisfaction, working conditions and company... - November 16, 2019 - Baystate Financial
Appointment of Board Director, Quantgate Systems Inc.
Quantgate Systems Inc., (“Quantgate” or the “Company”) a technology company that develops retail and institutional fintech products and services, announces today that it has appointed Michel Lebeuf as a member of the board. Serving as corporate secretary and Chief Legal Officer. - November 16, 2019 - QuantGate Systems Inc.
Bay Equity Finds New Kentucky Home with Century Mortgage
Bay Equity Home Loans is expanding into the Mid-South Region, with nine branches and 55 loan originators in Kentucky, Tennessee and Indiana. - November 15, 2019 - Bay Equity Home Loans
IT Industry Veteran Avram Weissman Joins PAYGTech as Senior VP
Move reflects company’s growth as an innovative pay-as-you-go third-party maintenance provider for critical IT systems. - November 15, 2019 - PAYGTech
Oasis Merchant Group Talks About Their Saint Geron Water Project
Oasis MG have secured a proven and sustainable supply of premium mineral water sourced deep below a pristine volcanic landscape near Saint Geron in the Auvergne region of France. Far from sources of pollution, this landscape has remained exceptional. Water from rainfall, storms and melted snow,... - November 14, 2019 - Oasis Merchant Group
Airts Ranked Fastest Growing Tech Company in Scotland, 19th in UK, in 2019 Deloitte Tech Fast 50
Airts, a software company using AI technology to power professional services planning, ranked number 19 overall and first in Scotland in the Deloitte UK Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the UK. Rankings are based on percentage revenue growth over the... - November 14, 2019 - Airts