Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Nearby Digital Announces First Winner of “Most Liked Business In” Competition …
London, June 15, 2011 – Nearby Digital, location focused social media agency, today announced the company called Fundapps as the first winner of “The Most Liked Business In – Shoredich” competition.
It is the first of its kind location focused social media project concentrated on rating the most liked businesses in certain location with the help of Facebook Likes. The project aims to acknowledge the people (not brands) behind the…
Bloomberg UTV launches season 2 of The Assignment
Mumbai, 15th June, 2011: Bloomberg UTV, India’s premier business news channel today announced the second season of ‘The Assignment’. With some of India’s finest professionals daring to take on ‘The Assignment’, this unparalleled business reality show presented by Nokia, has roped in super model Nethra Raghuraman as the anchor. The show goes on-air on Bloomberg UTV early July.
Season 2 of this hugely popular business reality show challenges 13 of…
Microchip and Digilent launch first Arduino™ compatible 32-bit microcontroller d …
Bangalore, June 14, 2011:- Microchip Technology Inc., a leading provider of microcontroller, analog and Flash-IP solutions, and Digilent, Inc. today launched the first 32-bit-microcontroller-based, open-source development platform that is compatible with Arduino™ hardware and software. Designed and manufactured by Digilent, a Microchip Authorized Design Partner, the chipKIT™ platform is the first and only 32-bit Arduino solution in the industry to enable hobbyists and academics to easily, and inexpensively, integrate…
YASH Selected as Technology Partner for UID Initiative, Aadhaar and Bharat Heavy …
YASH to Support India's UID Initiative, Aadhaar and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
Indore, India (June 13, 2011) – YASH Technologies, a leading technology services and outsourcing partner for global companies, today announced that it has been selected as both a software solution provider and complete end-to-end solution provider by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) for its Unique Identity (UID) initiative, Aadhaar.
UIDAI issued the first UID number in September 2010…
Brazilian Real Estate on 15-year Cycle by Obelisk International News
Brazilian real estate is entering a period of sustained growth likely to last 15 years. This very positive scenario makes investment in Brazilian property a must for any portfolio.
In a recent interview, Fabio Nogueira, the founding partner of Brazilian Finance and Real Estate (BFRE), claims that the property market in Brazil is at the beginning of a long growth cycle. For the founder of BFRE (whose partners include property mogul,…
Qatar’s Regency Travel & Tours offers Air Miles on all travel bookings
Regency Travel & Tours, Qatar’s leading travel agency, has partnered with Air Miles Middle East to offer its customers the chance to collect Air Miles every time they make a travel purchase.
And any Air Miles members using their Air Miles card along with their HSBC Card will earn twice as many Air Miles every time they book with the award winning travel agent.
Regency Travel & Tours CEO, Tareq Abdullatif Taha,…
BA Investment: prospecting mission to Africa
Taking advantage of positive developments in its main activities, Mauritian company British American Investment Co. (Mtius) Ltd pursues prospecting missions in Africa.
A team comprising senior executives of the group is back to the Indian Ocean island after a visit to Sub-Saharan Africa where they established contacts with potential investors and regulators in South Africa and Botswana.
This initiative comes at a time when British American Investment is also exploring the possibility…
International Economic Development Website Launched
The Scandinavian American Economic Development Alliance contracted Bone Marketing in March to rebuild and modernize their website, scandinavianamericaneda.org. Bone launched a custom designed website that the Alliance can use to fully communicate its mission and advance their mission.
Central, LA, June 15, 2011 -- The Scandinavian American Economic Development Alliance contracted Bone Marketing in March to rebuild and modernize their website, www.scandinavianamericaneda.org. Bone launched a custom designed website that the Alliance…
China's Focus on Forestry Development Welcomed by AAA
A leading expert on the industrial development of the Chinese economy has said that the development of forest industries should be nothing less than the backbone of the nation's bid to promote a green economy.
Boston, Massachusetts, June 15, 2011 -- A leading expert on the industrial development of the Chinese economy has said that the development of forest industries should be nothing less than the backbone of the nation's bid…
Greenbaum Rowe Attorney, Senwan Akhtar, Chosen for Two Leadership Positions at t …
Lawyer with Greenbaum Rowe Smith & Davis LLP is elected to the Board of Consultors of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of the NJSBA at their Annual Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Woodbridge, NJ, June 15, 2011 -- Senwan Akhtar, a lawyer with Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP (GRS&D), was elected to the Board of Consultors of the Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section of…
Successful Scrum Master Makes "Pay it Forward" Possible
SUCCESSFUL SCRUM MASTER MAKES “PAY IT FORWARD” POSSIBLE
Conscires Agile Practices Offers the Option of Donation to make Scrum Training Practical
• Conscires Agile Practices will host 5 upcoming “Pay it Forward- Donation Only” Scrum Trainings as an affordable option to learn the Scrum method of working.
• The donation only trainings will provide a way of giving back to the community, while also spreading the awareness and inviting others to the world of Agile…
Focus Business Management Institute to Attend IJO Show in Nashville
HENDERSON, NEVADA, June 14, 2011 – Focus Business Management Institute, the industry leader in retail jewelry consulting, today announced that they will be attending the IJO 2011 Show being held in Nashville, TN from July 30 – August 3, 2011.
Focus BMI will be showcasing their proprietary customer diagnostic reports that provide an in-depth look at all aspects of a retail jewelry store’s operations. More importantly, they will be discussing…
QUERENCIA AT BARTON CREEK HONORS VOLUNTEER FROM THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
Lela Barker always knew what she wanted to do after she retired, and that was to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House. Because of this selfless act, Querencia at Barton Creek senior living community is recognizing Barker as the second recipient of the 2011 Querencia Salute to Seniors Award. Jane Rose, guest and volunteer services coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas, nominated Barker…
Eggleston & Briscoe Houston Trial Lawyers Win $22 Million Defense Verdict for Co …
HOUSTON – Houston trial lawyers William Eggleston and John Michael Raborn of the litigation and appellate firm Eggleston & Briscoe have secured a complete defense win for client Colony Insurance Company in a $22 million lawsuit filed by a townhouse homeowners association over roof hail damage to 41 buildings.
On Monday, June 13, 2011, Judge Jaclanel McFarland of Harris County’s 133rd District Court entered a take-nothing judgment in the lawsuit filed…
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. Receives 2011 Federal Partnership Award from Ingr …
Ingram Micro Acknowledges Commitment to Success with Prestigious Award
Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc., d/b/a Unistar-Sparco Computers, Inc. announced today that they have been awarded the 2011 Federal Partnership Award from Ingram Micro’s GovEd Alliance. Unistar-Sparco was chosen for this year’s award for their continued dedication to their partnership with Ingram Micro, including participating in GovEd Alliance events and teaming with Ingram Micro on several vendor lines and contract roll-outs. Unistar-Sparco…
PGGM Puts Direct Investments and JVs at the Heart of its Infrastructure Investin …
By Michael Dunning
GP managed infrastructure funds have been casting an anxious look over their shoulders as a growing number of institutional investors have chosen to invest directly in infrastructure assets. Direct investing, or co-investing alongside a GP managed fund, is changing the way infrastructure investors approach the asset class. It’s changing the type of investments GP managed funds make; it’s changing the focus those funds place on operating and managing…
Long Term Care Insurance Expert Authors Book On Tax Deductible Long Term Care Pr …
The cost of long-term health care insurance may be fully tax deductible according to long-term care insurance expert Jesse Slome.
The author of the Guide To Tax Deductible Long-Term Care Insurance, published by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance http://www.aaltci.org, notes that the vast majority of consumers and even many accountants and tax professionals are not fully aware of the current tax rules.
In general individual taxpayers who itemize…
Australian Alliance for Virtual Businesses Chapter Launches 1st Industry Survey
Alliance for Virtual Businesses Australian Chapter (A4VBAU) conducts first national comprehensive study of the Australian Virtual Assistant industry to document its development, growth and impact on small businesses, entrepreneurs and solopreneurs.
One of the fastest growing work-from-home phenomena in Australia is the Virtual Assistance industry. Currently, it is reported that over 400 professional, self-employed Virtual Assistants provide remote business support services, mostly from their home offices, for entrepreneurs, small…
Phono Solar is having great success at the Intersolar 2011 international exhibit …
Another season of the prominent solar technology international exhibition, Intersolar 2011, took place in Munich, Germany from June 8th and 10th 2011. Phono Technologies Switzerland was also among the exhibitors as it introduced an extensive exhibit of Phono Solar brand solar panels, completed major solar power plant projects and the PhonoWind product line of wind micro turbines.
This year the exhibition attracted record interest. Over 75 000 visitors came together at…
Cable&Wireless Worldwide announces Foundation to support special needs
Cable&Wireless Worldwide, the mission critical communications provider, today announces its charitable foundation, and is inviting organisations and individuals to apply for funding and support.
The Cable&Wireless Worldwide Foundation will enhance the lives of those with special needs through its expertise in mission critical communications, and will look to partner and build relationships with institutions that support, research, develop or implement the appropriate, specialist communication requirements.
By making the most of its resources,…
MCW ENERGY GROUP SUCCESSFULLY CLOSES 3 MILLION USD GROWTH FINANCING FOR DEVELOPM …
June 14th, 2011: Shediac, Canada: MCW Energy Group Ltd. ("MCW"), an oil distribution and production company, is pleased to announce that an offering of convertible debt has been successfully placed with a group of well-established investors from Hong Kong and North America, facilitated by the lead investment group, Pacific Seaboard Ltd. of Hong Kong. The notes are carrying an annual coupon rate of 7 percent and are convertible at the…
Brightbridge Wealth Management Headlines:Analysis: Time to move some money to st …
(Reuters) – Commodities have lost their luster for leading investment strategists on fears that global economic growth, particularly Chinese demand, may be lower than previously expected.
Instead, they are recommending investing in large-cap U.S. companies whose earnings have historically varied less through economic cycles. That includes defensive areas such as household products and utilities but also some technology and industrial companies.
Investors became more cautious about commodities after last week’s vicious unwind…
MyBinding.com is Carrying a Brand New Line of Technologically Advanced Paper Shr …
MyBinding.com, a division of Information Management Services, begins selling Dahle CleanTec Shredders
HILLSBORO, OR, MAY 24, 2011 – MyBinding.com, one of the country's leading Internet retailers of document finishing machines and supplies, has announced that they will be carrying the brand new line of Dahle CleanTec paper shredders. The shredders are state-of-the-art machines that can help the user save energy and promote greater health in the workplace.
“Our company is really…
Biodegradable Plates Designed for Planet-Friendly Parties Now Available at FoodB …
New York, NY (openpr ) June 13, 2011 - FoodBizSupply.com, an online supplier of quality, sustainable foodservice supply and to-go packaging announced today the availability of Party Green biodegradable party plates with built-in cup holders. The tree-friendly plates made from wheat straw offer a sound alternative for eco-friendly consumers who want to entertain while remaining conscious of the impact of paper and plastic products on the planet.
“There’s an…
Tampa IT Training Company Starts Donation Fund to Support Joplin, MO Tornado Vic …
Tampa, FL - June 13, 2011 – Following the events in Joplin, MO on May 22, TechSherpas will be donating a portion of the proceeds from their training classes to the Convoy of Hope charity. Convoy of Hope is a charity based out of Springfield, MO and provides food, water and supplies to affected areas all over the world.
The tornados struck the city of Joplin Sunday evening and Convoy…
Super Whitefish Credit Union Heroes Join Fight Against Cancer
Mild-mannered employees of Whitefish Credit Union will don their masks and costumes Friday, June 17, to do battle with their arch nemesis, cancer, during the Whitefish Relay For Life.
These daring do-gooders, locally known as the Incredigals, will represent Whitefish Credit Union during the two-day relay at the Whitefish High School track. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society and is designed to raise awareness about the life-changing disease.
Incredigal Dianna…
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Receives Funding for Coal Mine Safety Project fro …
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC (THT) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding from National Science Foundation (NSF) for a coal mine safety project entitled “"SBIR Phase I: Capture and Use of Coal Mine Ventilation Air Methane (VAM)."
The $149,986 NSF Phase I grant is effective July 1, 2011 and expires December 31, 2011. Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Scientist Lai Qi said the grant will be utilized for research…
Geami Launches New Product at Internet Retailer Conference
RALEIGH, N.C. (June 13, 2011) – Geami, a producer of eco-friendly protective packaging materials (geami.com), will debut its new product lines at the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition. The conference will be held June 14-17 in San Diego.
Companies that use protective packaging to ship parcels will have the opportunity to experience how the eco-friendly Kraft paper wrapping material can save time and money both in the warehouse and in…
'Retailer UX Audit' Released by Usography
Sears.com tops the UX Audit
Athens, Georgia – Usography, a user experience strategy agency for top retailers, today released the Spring 2011 Retailer UX Audit. The Audit reflects retailers' efforts provide an engaging customer experience to customers as they shop digital channels.
“The Audit gives retailers an objective competitive benchmark in the area of user experience feature sets," said Paul Bryan, Director of User Research and Design Strategy for Usography.
To…
Kenexa Strategic HR Leaders Forum 2011 outlines new agendas for leadership and d …
Kenexa Strategic HR Leaders Forum 2011 outlines new agendas for leadership and development
Forum concludes by drawing new benchmarks in Leadership
Mumbai, June 10, 2011 – Kenexa, a global provider of business solutions for human resources hosted ‘Strategic HR Leaders Forum 2011’. The daylong event was scheduled on 10th June at Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai. The forum attracted global and Indian leaders from within the HR industry. The event unveiled…
Technical Foam Services Observe Continual Growth in 2010/11
Northamptonshire, United Kingdom (09 June, 2011) - Technical Foam Services, a leading independent engineering-based manufacturer and foam producer, has seen continual growth since Duncan Geddes and Hamer Francis acquired the company in 2007, with 2010/11 turnover exceeding £2 million.
This planned growth has been based on further-strengthening the existing relationships with long-standing customers, and the development of new opportunities arising from enquiries from new customers.
The company is now placed on a…
Nationwide Mobility Introduced New Bathmate Bath Aids And Walk In Bath Showers A …
London, United Kingdom, June 13, 2011 – A leading manufacturer and supplier of the most innovative bath aids and accessories, Nationwide mobility launches a new range of bath products including Walk in baths showers, bath belt, bath lifts, disabled bath and more. All the bathing solutions introduced by the company are unique and
innovative in nature and function. They are designed and manufactured keeping in the requirements and…
Paul Baltrun Joins Palm Beach County Law Office of Paul A. Krasker
West Palm Beach, Florida—June 2011— The Law Office of Paul A. Krasker recently celebrated the addition of leading Loss Mitigation Specialist, Paul Baltrun who now serves as Director of the Homeowner Assistance Division.
The attorneys at the Law Office of Paul A. Krasker, P.A. provide highly ethical legal representation with a strong emphasis on providing the services most relevant to today's economic and legal climate, including foreclosure defense, mortgage modifications, deficiency…
Startup Weekend Taipei – International 54-hour Startup Event comes to Taiwan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Taipei, June 12, 2011 – Startup Weekend is coming to Taipei, and will be held at National Cheng-chi University on August 12-14. Startup Weekend is a 54 hour startup event that provides the networking, resources, and incentives for individuals and teams to go from idea to launch. Startup Weekend Taipei will be the 373rd event globally but 1st ever to be held in Taiwan. The event is open…
GoWorkIt.com Takes ‘Temp Agency’ to the Next Level: Connects Workers & Employers …
When an employee fails to show up to work and there’s no replacement available, what does a business do?
Instead of piling extra duties on other workers or just losing money, employers can now go to GoWorkIt.com, a new, ‘next-level’ temp agency that has over 3,000 workers in the New York area who are available to work immediately.
“The old-fashioned employee search process simply takes too long. When a business posts a…
Steelhenge confirms senior business continuity management consultant will presen …
Steelhenge, a leading provider of business continuity and crisis management consultancy, confirms that John Matthews, a senior BCM consultant for Steelhenge, will present a paper at the BCM World Conference and Exhibition 2011. The annual event will be held on the 9-12th November, at Olympia, London. For more information, visit www.steelhenge.co.uk or call 0845 094 2117.
"We're delighted to make this announcement as the BCM World Conference and Exhibition has become…
Malpractice Tort Reform Has Taken Away Focus From Patient Safety Says Nexus Insu …
Proposals and changes to medical malpractice laws in several states continue to emerge. In North Carolina a measure rewriting the state’s medical malpractice laws is headed toward a final vote in the state Senate. One of the changes House lawmakers made to that bill was to remove the cap on non-economic damages for death, paralysis, brain damage and other major, tangible injuries.
Another bill has been brought before Congress,…
Medicaid’s New Rule Creates More Awareness of Patient Safety Says Nexus Insuranc …
In an effort to promote patient safety in the medical field, beginning July 1, 2011, Medicaid will no longer pay for “Never Events”. This follows in the footsteps of Medicare’s ruling back in 2007 that the federal government would no longer pay health care providers who make these types of mistakes. This means that the hospital will have to cover extra expenses that arise from any additional problems…
Peek-a-boo Comment on Rise for Nannies with Dual Roles
London, United Kingdom (09 June, 2011) – Peek-a-boo, a leading au-pair and nanny agency in London, comment on the rise of people requiring their nannies in London to act as housekeepers, PAs or drivers.
Peek-a-boo has over 2500 nannies and au-pairs on their database who all have experience in working with children and have achieved the appropriate qualifications. Peek-a-boo is dedicated to matching a family with the perfect nanny to ensure…
HomeTrak Releases Achievements Module for Powerful Goal Measurement & Multi-offi …
Multi-Office & Franchise Home Care Agencies Can Track, Measure & Monitor Offices Performance With Achievements Module.
San Diego, CA – June 10, 2011 -- HomeTrak, the leader in home care management and scheduling software, today announced the release of HomeTrak Companion's newest feature, Achievements. Users of HomeTrak Companion with multiple offices, franchise structures or single offices desiring measurement tools for target goals now have access to the powerful Achievements functionality.
HomeTrak Companion's…
Alliance For Virtual Businesses Launches Virtual Assistants Chapter In Australia
On Friday 20 May 2011, International Virtual Assistants Day, Sharon Williams, founder of the Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB) located in the USA, announced the opening of its Australian Chapter, A4VBAU.
On Friday, 20 May 2011, Virtual Assistants from around the globe celebrated International Virtual Assistants Day, the annual day of recognition of the VA industry. During the celebration, Sharon Williams, founder of The Alliance for Virtual Businesses (A4VB), a US-based…
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC Receives Furnace Order from Narec in UK
Torrey Hills Technologies, LLC (THT) today announced that the company has received a purchase order for its HSH Infrared Fast Fire Furnace from Narec, the national center for the UK dedicated to advancing the development, demonstration, deployment and grid integration of renewable energy and low carbon generation technologies.
The model of the furnace purchased is HSH2503-0509, which will be used in Narec’s solar cell metallization process. Delivery and installation are…
TargetGov Instructs on Capability Briefings
The “How to Guarantee Decision-Maker Meeting: The Expert Guide to Government Capability Briefings” teleconference.
Gloria Larkin, President of TargetGov is offering an instructional teleconference on the art of capability briefings. The “How to Guarantee Decision-Maker Meeting: The Expert Guide Capability Briefings” teleconference will be held Tuesday June 14th at 1:00 pm eastern time. Government contracting has the potential to be a very profitable marketplace. This has created the need…
All Florida Pest Control receives Green Business Certification
June 10th, HOLLYWOOD, FL - All Florida Pest Control became the first pest control company in the state of Florida to be green certified by the Green Business League, offering a natural, environmentally friendly pest control program for their customers. In addition to this unique green program, All Florida Pest Control follows green initiatives including e-bills to customers and high-tech GPS fleet control.
The Green Business League awarded Jim Maler,…
Gleistein receives “Entrepreneurs of the Year” Award
Company Managing Directors honoured by the Bremen (Germany) chapter
of the ASU Independent Entrepreneurs association:
The Managing Directors of Gleistein Ropes, Klaus Walther and Thomas Schlaetzer are the proud holders of the 2011 “Bremen Entrepreneurs of the Year” Award. The ASU Independent Entrepreneurs association extended this special honour at a 600-person gala event that was hosted by the Bremen Sparkasse (savings bank) in Germany on 26 May. With the prize, ASU…
Super Whitefish Credit Union Heroes Join Fight Against Cancer
Mild-mannered employees of Whitefish Credit Union will don their masks and costumes Friday, June 17, to do battle with their arch nemesis, cancer, during the Whitefish Relay For Life.
These daring do-gooders, locally known as the Incredigals, will represent Whitefish Credit Union during the two-day relay at the Whitefish High School track. The event will benefit the American Cancer Society and is designed to raise awareness about the life-changing disease.
Incredigal Dianna…
Restaurants plan on hiring nearly 425,000 people during summer, HospitalityCross …
Pasadena, CA, June 10, 2011 – The restaurant and bar industry is expected to add 425,000 jobs this summer season.
This is an increase of 4.6 percent compared to March for the industry. The restaurant industry is America’s second largest private sector job creator, with almost 13 million employees. That is around 10 percent of the American workforce.
Most of the jobs created by the industry will be seasonal and…
Author’s Advice for Pre-Diabetics? Start Eating More Fruit
Both pre-diabetics and diabetics are sometimes concerned about eating fruit due to its reported "high sugar content." Are fruits wrongly lumped into the catch-all phrase "carbohydrate" and incorrectly classified as a sugar food?
New York, NY – June 10th, 2011 -- Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have "prediabetes," defined as blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as…
Is Niaspan Necessary? New Study Raises Debate Over Use of Cholesterol Drug
According to the Los Angeles Times, doctors say that statins, including simvastatin, Lipitor and Crestor, are great at lowering bad cholesterol—so good that it’s not necessary to add another medication to a patient’s regimen.
Seattle, WA – June 10th, 2011 -- Niaspan is a cholesterol drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. Doctors have customarily prescribed Niacin to raise levels of HDL ("good" cholesterol) in patients taking a statin pill that is…
Techno Brain will exhibit in the 4th ICT Exhibition, Bazaar & Conference at Addi …
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, June 2011: Techno Brain, a leading software development company in Africa, with operations in Africa, India and USA, will be exhibiting its IT products and solutions, tailored specifically for NGOs, NFPs, Public Sector, Government and other large Private organizations worldwide, in the 4th ICT Exhibition, Bazaar & Conference from June 29 – July 03, 2011 at the Addis Ababa Exhibition Center, Ethiopia.
4th ICT Exhibition is organized by…
