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The Trials And Tribulations Of The EC's Project Bond Initiative
By Brendan Malkin
Everything seems to be up for grabs. The EC and the EIB spent between last September and February of this year road showing its Europe 2020 project bond initiative, a scheme which aims to encourage investment into the European project bond market. On May 3, it completed its public consultation on the details of the scheme, and now it plans to publish a comprehensive proposal on project bonds…
Cardanol, Coatings, Friction
Satya Cashew Chemicals P,Ltd. specializes in cashew nuts. It is a leading manufacturer and exporter of the products cardanol, friction dust, phenolic liquid resins used in coatings, resin and friction material industries.
SCCPL develops & manufactures products that play a key role in brake linings, disc pads, clutch facings, brake blocks, surface coatings, laminates and various other applications.
The Satya Cashew chemicals (P)LTD SCCPL, it is a leading manufacturer and exporter…
BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES ANNOUNCES 84% GROWTH IN PRE-TAX PROFITS
Bibby Financial Services has today announced an 84% growth in pre-tax profits to £34.3m, following a 25% growth in new business year-on-year in 2010.
With a client base of more than 5,000 factoring £5.8bn debts around the world, all of the company’s 13 global businesses have been trading profitably. In addition, the acquisition of Kopparberg Finans based in Sweden and Aston Rothbury in the UK has supported its growth ambitions.…
The true cost of rising fuel prices to Britain’s businesses
Businesses in Britain are paying more than a quarter of a billion pounds* more for fuel today than they were a year ago.
Research by the UK’s leading invoice finance specialist, Bibby Financial Services, reveals the country’s 4.8million small and medium-sized businesses are collectively paying on average £263,362,595 more on fuel today compared to 12-months-ago, as the average price of a gallon of fuel (diesel and unleaded combined) has gone from…
Wireless Charging Technology Empowers Electric Vehicle Markets and Changes Consu …
A new West Technology Research Solutions report evaluates market potential for inductive wireless charging technologies in electric vehicle applications. The report includes coverage of significant market participants and issues in both automobile and mass transportation areas.
Mountain View, CA, May 24, 2011 -- The study, “WTRS Wireless Charging for Electric Vehicles Emerging Technology Report 2011”, identifies major consumer requirements and drivers.
“The benefits of implementing wireless charging technology in electric vehicles far…
Social Shopping Success for Luxury Beachwear SME – Thanks to the Gloople Revolut …
Luxury beachwear online retailers Cheekybeach.com are reaping the rewards of their partnership with Gloople, the UK’s first social shopping ecommerce platform that helps small and medium sized business harness the power of social media in the online shopping arena.
London, UK, May 24, 2011 -- Luxury beachwear online retailers Cheekybeach.com are reaping the rewards of their partnership with Gloople, the UK’s first social shopping ecommerce platform that helps small and…
GIA Launches Online Glossary for Market Intelligence Industry
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group. launches a user-friendly online Market Intelligence Glossary that caters to busy global business executives and market intelligence teams.
The market intelligence glossary provides a quick overview of 135 market intelligence terms, tools and methodologies in English and will be continuously expanded over time. Compiled by market intelligence experts at Global Intelligence Alliance, the terms can be filtered alphabetically or…
A Company That Helps Others Teach In The Middle East, AIDC Inc., Is Now Posting …
VENICE, FL -- American International Development Council (AIDC) Inc., a company that specializes in helping English speakers teach in the Middle East, recently launched a brand new website. The site, designed by Design & Promote, offers a number of new features including current job openings, to help those seeking English teaching positions abroad.
Visitors to the site can find job postings for available positions to teach in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and…
S:CRAFT Launch Remote Controlled Shutters
Hampshire, United Kingdom (20 May, 2011) - S:CRAFT, a leading provider of custom-made window shutters and window blinds, announce the launch of remote controlled shutters which have automatic louvred pre-set positions.
S:CRAFT understand the importance of high quality shutters that are incredibly stylish and sophisticated, which is why they are committed to only providing exceptional made to measure shutters that are built to last. Whether a homeowner is looking for bay…
S:CRAFT Launches New Privacy Shutters on Their Website
Hampshire, United Kingdom (29 May, 2011) - S:CRAFT, a leading provider of custom-made window shutters and window blinds, announce the launch of their new Cafe Style shutters and Tier on Tier shutters which can provide an on-street privacy solution.
S:CRAFT is an independent shutter retailer who can supply made-to-measure shutters and blinds which are incredibly competitive with their industry rivals. S:CRAFT can provide plantation shutters that are available in a variety…
Physical Fitness Trainer Certification Courses Made Available on SKYPE One on On …
Leading Certification Agency For Fitness and Nutrition Trainers The Personal Trainers Association "PROPTA" Inaugurates Face to Face Based Distance Learning Program via SKYPE.
Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 2011 -- The Personal Trainers Association (PROPTA), a leading certification body for fitness training professionals worldwide, has announced the launch of a new distance learning program utilizing the free Internet phone service Skype.
Courses offered by Los Angeles based PROPTA lead to certification as…
Sterling Contracts StockVest Public Relations
Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB: SGGV)(FRANKFURT: GD7) advises that it has entered into a public relations contract with StockVest, a public relations firm headquartered in Oviedo, Florida.
Vancouver, BC, May 24, 2011 -- Sterling Group Ventures, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQB: SGGV)(FRANKFURT: GD7) advises that it has entered into a public relations contract with StockVest, a public relations firm headquartered in Oviedo, Florida.
The contract is for an initial three month…
Virginia Bureaucrats Have a Fallow Deer Problem
Fallow deer farming is a growing agricultural sector across the U.S. There are over a thousand fallow deer farms in Pennsylvania, and the Small-scale and Part-time Farming Project at Penn State, with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Extension Service, publishes a pamphlet explaining and advocating this relatively new agricultural sector. Fallow deer are smaller than whitetails, with fallow does weighing about 100 pounds and standing 25…
Former Top California Official Joins Alston & Bird as Senior Policy Advisor
Los Angeles / Sacramento, May 23, 2011 – Susan Kennedy, former Chief of Staff to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and former Cabinet Secretary to Governor Gray Davis, has joined Alston & Bird LLP as the Senior Policy Advisor for California. In this role, Kennedy will help Alston & Bird and the firm’s national and international clients successfully conduct business in California. Kennedy will divide her time between the firm’s…
Lake County Family Law Attorneys Announce Opening of New Law Practice in Lake Fo …
In January of 2011 Michone Riewer and Kelly Collins, two local attorneys, joined together to create Riewer and Collins LLC, a family focused law firm that represents clients going through a separation or divorce.
The firm recently held a grand opening for their new office which is located at 196 E. Westminster Road, in Lake Forest, Illinois between Oakwood Avenue and Forest Avenue.
The practice is a full service family…
Forex-Metal Announces Spread Reduction
Forex-Metal is pleased to announce the reduction of spreads on USDNOK and USDSEK currency pairs. The tightening of spreads and the recent introduction of six new currency pairs will give Forex-Metal's clients an opportunity to trade a wider choice of exotic currency pairs with the tightest spreads available in the market.
Forex-Metal views spreads tightening and providing a commission-free trading as one of its priorities. As a market-maker, Forex-Metal does…
Forbo Synthetic Polymers Launches New CMS Website
Forbo Synthetic Polymers, a business of Forbo Adhesives, LLC headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, has launched their new website, forbo-polymers.com. Their new website was developed by Raleigh web design company, TheeDesign Studio. The customized content management system provides the team at Forbo Synthetic Polymers the opportunity to manage their own site content, upload pictures, video and audio, and manage their product list and e-commerce software.
“We aimed to design…
CIMCON Software Awarded Gold Level Status in Microsoft’s Partner Network for the …
May 23, 2011, Boston and London. CIMCON Software Inc., the Pioneering Market Leader in Spreadsheet Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions, today announced that it has been awarded the Microsoft Partner Network’s highest achievement of a “Gold Independent Software Vendor (ISV)/Software competency. This achievement is a reaffirmation of CIMCON’s long-standing commitment to and collaboration with Microsoft in providing innovative, best-in-class solutions that assure Microsoft customers that they can…
TwentyPeople.com uses semantics to revolutionize personal benchmarking and job h …
London, May 23, 2011 - TwentyPeople.com, a new service built for individuals of all ages interested in getting started with personal benchmarking, is opening doors for early adopters this May to experience what job hunting could look like in the near future. The concept of TwentyPeople promises to get rid of lengthy CVs or hundreds of e-mails sent out to out-of-service e-mail leads. How would that work?
Companies hire people mostly…
Jack Mancini’s New Global Tapas Eatery & Bar, M Bar, Set to Open This June on Ea …
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Noted Fort Lauderdale Restaurateur Jack Mancini, founder of popular Las Olas Italian restaurant mainstay Mancini’s, is launching M Bar, a 200-seat, 3,500 square-foot global tapas eatery and bar, this June on East Las Olas Boulevard adjacent to Rocco’s Tacos. Mancini also plans on reintroducing a sleek redesigned Mancini’s Restaurant this August, which will offer a new outdoor patio with an outdoor sidewalk bar and a wood-burning pizza oven,…
New Key Player in Factoring Software
German firm cormeta ag has established a subsidiary: cor-fs gmbh. The company provides specialist software to the factoring industry. The managing directors of the Ettlingen-based firm are Holger Behrens and Christian Kattwinkel.
Ettlingen, May 23rd, 2011 - cormeta ag and industry expert Christian Kattwinkel have jointly established cor-fs gmbh. The company develops specialist software for the factoring industry, i.e. finance companies that purchase trade receivables.
The first solution from cor-fs is…
Spreadshirt Appoints Philip Rooke as New CEO to Grow Clothing Commerce
London/Berlin/Leipzig, 23 May 2011. Spreadshirt, today announces the appointment of its new CEO, Philip Rooke. The multi-channel clothing commerce platform has promoted Philip from Chief Marketing Officer to lead the company through its new growth phase. Philip’s vision is of product customisation and print on demand as a vital strategy, both within the marketing campaigns of global brands and for local, innovative shop partners. “Spreadshirt has become the leading…
German Quality Brands in Asia
Neschen at Shanghai International Advertising: Hall W1, Stand 545
Bückeburg, 23 May 2011 - In the course of the expansion of its business in Asia, Neschen AG is flying the flag in China: from 6 to 9 July it is presenting its laminating machines, laminates and digital print media at the Shanghai International Advertising trade fair (hall W1, stand 545). The Bückeburg coating specialists place great emphasis on "Made in…
Florida Business Schools
Florida Career College is understood to possess one main purpose, its commitment to Education.
The main focus at Florida Career College is educating and preparing its students for that role that they will play in society. Many believe that a standard high school education is not enough to secure a job placement and thus Florida Career College is an ideal example of a facility where a non-traditional post-secondary education could…
New graduates enter uncertain job market, EntryLevelCrossing finds 16,000 jobs n …
Pasadena, CA, May 23, 2011 – Graduation ceremonies across the country’s high schools and colleges are being conducted in pomp but accompanied by economic uncertainty.
New graduates face competition from earlier graduates of the last two years and a slow economic recovery. A local media report from the San Diego State University’s graduation ceremony showed most graduates were still looking for jobs or moving to other states for work.
The New…
Ben Franklin to Invest $135,000 In Regional Economic Development
The Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors approved the investment of $135,000 in support of regional economic development. The investments are with one early-stage technology company, two established manufacturers, and one infrastructure project.
BFTP/NEP’s goal is to help lead northeastern Pennsylvania to a better economic future by building partnerships that develop and apply technology for competitive advantage. To achieve this goal, Ben Franklin staff concentrate…
FDM Opens Up Thriving IT Job Market to Graduates in Manchester
As the IT job market continues to boom FDM Group calls for 100 new candidates to join its graduate training programme in Manchester.
According to student and graduate recruitment research company High Fliers’ investigations into graduate opportunities in 2011, the most common graduate vacancies will be for IT and Finance roles.
But why is the UK’s largest IT graduate recruiter calling for more graduates to train and often work in and…
Tramincorp helps the residents of Mozambique through the “Community Development …
Development of new elementary schools and water reservoirs was started in Mozambique, Africa in April of 2011 as part of the “Gonarezhou Community Development Program” project. The individual projects will be realized for the residents living on land that is part of the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Park. The main objectives of this program helping to develop the community in the area are to provide the residents a quality water supply, help…
DCI Hires Sales Manager at Netherlands
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Amsterdam, Netherlands Dot Com Infoway (DCI) is a premier IT company located in India providing offshore IT outsourcing solutions to businesses across the globe. It provides enterprise solutions that include software solutions, web solutions, mobile application solutions, Internet marketing and a host of IT solutions and products to clients and customized solutions to businesses.
Recently DCI warmly welcomed Mr. Hans van de Rakt as the Sales Manager for…
The sales training community of practice at SalesPractice.com celebrates 6-year …
The growing sales training community of practice (CoP) at SalesPractice.com celebrates its 6-year anniversary with +4,000 members and +40,000 posts.
Few online communities survive and thrive beyond the 5-year mark however SalesPractice.com recently passed the 6-year mark with flying colors. When asked what attributed to the sustained growth of the sales training community of practice (CoP) for the past six years Jeff Blackwell (founder of SalesPractice.com) replied, "The community of practice…
Rosenberg & Parker give Surety Bond Presentation at Risk Management Conference
One of the largest surety-only brokers in North America, Rosenberg & Parker, joined other top names within the surety and risk management arena at this year's RIMS 2011 Annual Conference & Exhibition.
King of Prussia, PA, May 23, 2011 -- One of the largest surety-only brokers in North America, Rosenberg & Parker, joined other top names within the surety and risk management arena at this year's RIMS 2011 Annual Conference &…
S:CRAFT Announce the Arrival of New Hygienic Shutters and Blinds
Hampshire, United Kingdom (11 May, 2011) - S:CRAFT, leading provider of custom-made window shutters and window blinds, have announced the launch of their new hygienic shutters and blinds, which are available through their network of retailers now.
S:CRAFT are a wooden shutter manufacturer who specialise in creating hand crafted shutters which can be beautifully incorporated into any domestic or commercial setting. S:CRAFT's shutters and window blinds can complement any modern or…
Connie Podesta Wins Gold Medal Award With 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd
Top organizations seek real-world answers and strategic solutions to stay competitive in a constantly changing market. They're finding all of that and more in Connie Podesta's new book, 10 Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd. And the folks at Independent Publisher Book Awards agree.
Dallas, TX, May 18, 2011 (Straight Line PR) -- Connie Podesta and co-author Jean Gatz proudly announce the selection of their new book, 10 Ways to…
The AuraPortal Wide Interaction Platform (WIP) Provides an Effective and Easy-to …
WIP is a platform, exclusively from AuraPortal, which allows Communication and Collaboration between individual people and legal entities who are external to the organization and wish to integrate internal business processes with a public Web site on the Internet
Woburn (Boston), MA, May 09, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced today the release of the WIP (Wide Interaction Platform) platform to the…
Sebastian River Holdings, Inc. (PINK:SBRH) Corporate Update
Sebastian River Holdings, Inc. has been working diligently over the past few months with the main goal of being financially stable. Sebastian River Holdings, Inc. believes if a company is not financially stable other aspects of the business would be irrelevant. Therefore, the company had decided to discontinue the use of the website and scaled down our public relations activities. The decrease in these activities was part of the reason…
2011 Long Term Care Insurance Sourcebook Published
The 2011 Long-Term Care Insurance Sourcebook has just been made available from the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. The 48-page publication is a compendium of new research conducted by the organization as well as the latest and most relevant information regarding LTC planning and insurance products.
"Each year we conduct extensive research to obtain the most relevant data that will help producers answer virtually any prospect question," explains…
Indonesia Logging Moratorium Signing Supported by AAA
Following a $1 billion deal with Norway under a UN-based anti-logging campaign, Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed a moratorium on logging that will last for an initial two years, according to alternative investment advocacy firm, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Boston, MA, May 21, 2011 -- Following a $1 billion deal with Norway under a UN-based anti-logging campaign, Indonesia’s President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed a moratorium on logging that…
S:CRAFT Launch New Silent Tilt Rod Range
Hampshire, United Kingdom (11 May, 2011) – S:CRAFT, leading provider of custom-made window shutters and window blinds, have announced the launch of their new invisible, hidden tilt rod range from Silent Tilt, which is available in craftwood, coralwood and larchwood finishes.
S:CRAFT are a leading manufacturer of wooden shutters which incorporate exceptional design blended with premium functionality. S:CRAFT understand the importance of high quality home fixtures which can beautifully complement an…
Chic Teak Reveal Company's Promising Sales Results of 2011
Basingstoke, United Kingdom (11 May, 2011) - Chic Teak, a leading supplier of outdoor garden furniture, has revealed that 2011 has been an exceptionally busy year for the company so far, with sales in the winter and spring months considerably rising in comparison with previous years.
The company believes that the pleasant weather around the UK so far this year has played a significant part in this success, and has…
Alliance Healthcare Foundation to Fund a $1 Million Innovation Initiative Grant …
Alliance Healthcare Foundation to Fund a $1 Million Innovation Initiative Grant to Improve Access to Healthcare in San Diego. Applications due date, May 26th, 2011.The grant will go to an organization who delivers the most innovative solution. Final deadline for submissions is May 26.
San Diego, CA, May 21, 2011 -- Alliance Healthcare Foundation (AHF) announces last applications for the 2011 Innovation Initiative (i2) $1 Million grant competition. Part of AHF’s…
Sundrop Mobile Announces New Executive Vice President of Sales
Sundrop is pleased to announce that Tim Kinsella, former Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Merchant Link, has joined Sundrop Mobile as Executive Vice Pr President of Sales.
Orlando, FL, May 21, 2011 -- Sundrop is pleased to announce that Tim Kinsella, former Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing at Merchant Link, has joined Sundrop Mobile as Executive Vice Pr President of Sales.
With more than 20 years of experience in…
Real Estate Investment Drives Growth in FTSE 100 – AAA
The London-based FTSE 100 recent results illustrated perfectly how real estate is once again proving to be a lucrative investment market, claimed Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
Boston, MA, May 21, 2011 -- The London-based FTSE 100 recent results illustrated perfectly how real estate is once again proving to be a lucrative investment market, claimed Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The alternative investment advocacy group said that property firms have seen extremely strong rises…
Focus Business Management Institute to Attend Luxury Las Vegas 2011
Focus Business Management Institute Selected to Attend LUXURY 2011 Show in Las Vegas
HENDERSON, NEVADA, May 19, 2011 – Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they have been selected as a premier vendor for the exclusive, invitation-only LUXURY at JCK Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 31 – June 6, 2011.
Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports…
Focus Business Management Institute to Attend CBG Las Vegas 2011
Focus Business Management Institute to Attend CBG Show in Las Vegas
HENDERSON, NEVADA, May 19, 2011 – Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the CBG 2011 Show being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from May 31 – June 2, 2011.
Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a…
Tempt Hempmilk Takes Another Big Step Into Mainstream Grocery
Portland, OR – May 18, 2011 – Living Harvest Foods, manufacturer of the world’s leading Tempt Hempmilk, is pleased to announce Tempt will now be available in more than 800 Safeway stores across the country. Tempt Hempmilk is a great-tasting and nutritious non-dairy alternative that comes in five delicious flavors – Original, Vanilla, Chocolate, Unsweetened Original, and Unsweetened Vanilla. Safeway will carry Original and Vanilla.
Adding Safeway to the…
ATGStores.com to hire 150 Employees at Corporate Headquarters due to Skyrocketin …
Kirkland, WA-May 20, 2011- Today, ATGStores.com announced their plans to hire 150 employees at its Kirkland, WA headquarters in the 2011 year due to its rapid sales growth. ATGStores is coming upon its 12-year anniversary in July, and the company has had 12 years of continuous growth since its’ founding in 2000. Because of its heavy investment in people, products and systems they believe they are uniquely positioned to ride…
Steelhenge MD confirmed as speaker at International Centre for Parliamentary Stu …
Dominic Cockram, MD of Steelhenge Consulting Ltd, a leading provider of business continuity and crisis management consulting, training and exercising, has confirmed he will speak at the one-day Business Continuity: Safeguarding Profitability & Economic Sustainability conference. The event, organised by the International Centre for Parliamentary Studies, will be held at the Silken Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels on 29th June 2011. For more information, visit www.steelhenge.co.uk or call 0845 094 2117.
The International…
ICSA India Ltd. FY 11 income from operations up by 13.45 %
Hyderabad based ICSA (India) Ltd, (BSE: 531524), provider of embedded technology solutions and infrastructure deployment services for the power sector, is pleased to announce its audited financial results for the period ended March 31, 2011.
Income from operation for FY 11 stood at Rs 1403.88 Cr as against Rs 1237.45 Cr for FY 10 showing an increase of 13.45 %
The Profit after Tax (PAT) for FY 11 is up by…
International IECEE certification enables speedier market launch times for manuf …
On March 28, 2011 the SGS Solar Test House was certified by IECEE as an accredited testing laboratory in the CB program. As one of only five German CB Testing Labs (CBTL), SGS now offers solar panel manufacturers a simpler and faster route to international markets.
Exactly one year after receiving national accreditation according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 from Germany’s National Accreditation Body (DAkkS), on March 28, 2011 the SGS…
U.S. initial unemployment claims drop 69,000, EmploymentCrossing finds 350,000 j …
Pasadena, CA, May 20, 2011 – Initial jobless claims came down to 409,000 for the week ending May 14. This represents a decline of 69,000 from the week ending April 30, when the total stood at 478,000.
But the drop does not mean a major improvement in the job market. The unemployment rate has also gone up and now stands at 9.0 percent in April. And this figure excludes the…
