Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Currencies.co.uk Featured in The Sunday Times
Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom (13 June, 2011) – Currencies.co.uk, a leading foreign currency exchange provider, has recently been featured in an article in the popular broadsheet newspaper, The Sunday Times.
Currencies.co.uk is an independent currency broker who offers cost-effective transactions with market-leading foreign exchange rates. Dedicated to a professional and reliable money transfer service, Currencies.co.uk can help their clients save money and can offer unrivalled support to ensure transactions are perfectly timed…
One Concierge Welcomes Dustyn Shroff As New Chief Operating Officer
One Concierge (oneconcierge.com) today announced that Dustyn Shroff will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer effective June 21, 2011. Mr. Shroff will oversee the company's day-to-day business operations and will report directly to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Arman Motiwalla.
Mr. Shroff, a graduate of Florida Atlantic University has a wealth of experience in contract management, financial accounting, legal affairs and corporate sales. Before joining One Concierge, Mr. Shroff…
Leading used van retailer Anchor Vans announces its best sales month ever, break …
Padworth UK, Anchor Vans – one of the leading vendors of used vans in the UK announces that March 2011 was officially its best month ever, selling 185 new and used vans in that month alone. For more information call 0118 9710 230 or go to anchorvans. co.uk.
"We were gathering all of the sales data for our year end accounts and commenting on how good things were looking," said Simon…
JOSEPH J. GAZZOLI NAMED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF ENTERPRISE TRUST
June 21, 2011 (St. Louis) – Enterprise Financial Services Corp (NASDAQ: EFSC) announced the appointment of Joseph J. Gazzoli as Chief Executive Officer of Enterprise Trust, the Company’s wealth management and trust line of business.
Gazzoli has more than twenty years experience in the financial services industry, having held senior management posts at several leading firms. Most recently, he was retained by AHM Financial to establish an asset management…
STAFF OF QUERENCIA AT BARTON CREEK RECEIVES TOP INDUSTRY AWARD
Greystone Communities, Inc. recently announced the sales staff of Querencia at Barton Creek senior living community as the recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Operational Sales Team Award. The announcement was made by Greystone executives at the annual Greystone Sales Adventure Awards Banquet and Dinner recently held at the Hilton Hotel in Southlake, Texas.
“The team at Querencia worked extremely hard last year, and I cannot think of a more…
EliteProNet is Putting America Back to Work
"EliteProNet has given many subcontractors a second chance at their profession. We are proud of what we do and feel good when we hear the success stories our customers share with us." -Kevin Priddy, President
West Palm Beach, FL, June 15, 2011 - EliteProNet’s priority is to help their subcontractors grow their business by supplying them with qualified construction opportunities and networking options. But, it has turned into more than just…
Sophisticated Investors Increase Domestic Oil Production and Reduce Foreign Reli …
Squamish, BC (openpr ) June 20, 2011 - The rule for every investor is buy low, sell high. That is the basic tenet of making money by putting money to work. When investors are considering investment in domestic oil and gas wells, it is a primary consideration. Given that the price of oil and gas is predicted to continue to increase at a rapid rate in part because of…
MarketsandMarkets: Global Organic Food And Beverages Market Worth $ 104.50 Billi …
MarketsandMarkets: Global Organic Food And Beverages Market Worth $ 104.50 Billion By 2015
The report “Global Organic Foods & Beverages Market Analysis by Products, Geography, Regulations, Pricing Trends, & Forecasts (2010 – 2015)” analyzes the organic food, beverages, and supplements market by products ad geography and studies the major market drivers, restraints, and opportunities for organic food and beverages in major geographies of North America, Europe, Asia, and ROW. The global…
Truck Direct Announce a 27% Export Sales Increase in Financial Year Ending 2010
Birmingham, United Kingdom (April XX 2011) – Trucks Direct UK Ltd, one of the UK's largest suppliers of quality used forklift trucks for sale and hire, announce a significant increase in their export sales from 2009-2010’s financial year.
Trucks Direct UK Limited is pleased to announce a significant turnover increase with all of their current export partners and new partners, which amounts to over 100 in total. These partners range from…
M&As, JVs proliferate with resurgence of Southeast Asia’s Oil and Gas clout
SINGAPORE (20 June 2011) – Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF), Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono predicts Asia as the continent of the future. Following through, national oil companies from across Asia come together with counterparts from the Middle East, Africa and Latin America at the Production Optimisation Week Asia (25-29 July 2011, The Westin Kuala Lumpur) to map out technical and commercial strategies to increase production levels and…
ColorTyme creates winter wonderland upon close of meeting
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 20, 2011 – Following a four-day retreat near Lake Tahoe, Calif., ColorTyme commemorated the end of the 2011 Summer Meeting with an entertaining closing dinner. The franchisees, vendors and their families were greeted by falling snow in the elaborate winter-themed ballroom, where they dined and danced to a live band.
Bob Bloom, ColorTyme CEO and president, was impressed with the dinner along with the meeting as…
500,000 Long-Term Care Insurance Applicants Expected
Over half a million Americans are expected to apply for long-term care insurance before the year concludes according to a projection from an industry trade group.
This marks significant continued growth in awareness and action among consumers explains Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance http://www.aaltci.org. "In 2010 the Association reported that 475,000 Americans obtained long-term care insurance coverage either on an individual basis or…
ATLANTA’S BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES ‘ELITE WINNERS’ ANNOUNCED TODAY
June 20, 2011 – At the first ever Atlanta’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For luncheon held today, June 20, 2011 at the Marriott Atlanta Century Center, not only were numerous companies honored, but three Elite winners were also honored, representing three different award categories.
Presented by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR), the Best and Brightest elite award categories are: Small-Size Business, Medium-Size Business and Large-Size Business. (See…
Home Care Assistance is Proud to Announce Five New Members to its Million Dollar …
Franchises in Albuquerque, Columbus, Milwaukee, Raleigh, Richmond are on a $1,000,000 annual run rate
(Palo Alto, CA – June 17, 2011) Home Care Assistance, North America’s leading provider of non-medical, in-home care for seniors, is proud to welcome five new members to its Million Dollar Franchise Club in 2011.
“Given the huge demand I’ve seen for our services, I’m confident that we’ll soon join the Five Million Dollar Club,” said Susan…
Gardere Climate Change Lawyer Says Supreme Court Victory Leaves Important Questi …
HOUSTON – The announcement this morning of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in American Electric Power Company Inc. v. Connecticut is a victory for companies opposing public nuisance lawsuits seeking to redress global climate change, according to Houston environmental attorney Richard O. Faulk of Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP. However, he says, the ruling “leaves important questions unanswered.”
As counsel for the industry groups represented by Gardere, Mr. Faulk praised the Court’s…
Forex-Metal Now Accepts Giropay Deposits
Forex-Metal, a leading online Forex and CFD market maker since 2007, has announced the addition of Giropay to the list of supported deposit methods. Giropay is a German payment system, based on online banking. It allows customers to make online payments using direct online transfers from their bank accounts. Easy-to-use and secure payment solution, Giropay is steadily gaining popularity among German bank account holders who prefer the convenience of home…
SCC software business expands as integrator becomes UK's leading reseller of IBM …
SCC has unveiled a record set of results for the group's expanding software business, reporting year-on-year sales growth well in excess of 100% as the technology integrator emerges as the UK's leading reseller of IBM, Symantec and Oracle products.
Following a year of rapid development, Europe's largest independent technology solutions provider has grown to become IBM's biggest UK reseller with a market share of more than 50% year to date,…
Team Pay It Off partners with leading money expert
Team Pay it Off, a company specializing in commercial and residential mortgage acceleration, debt elimination and wealth accumulation software, has partnered with Shane Jackman, a California-based financial strategist and wealth coach, to maximize client services.
Wayne Isaksen, owner of Team Pay It Off, said the collaboration will add a whole new dimension to what his company currently offers.
“Shane Jackman has helped tens of thousands of people and families become debt-free…
CIMCON Software Sponsors European Spreadsheet Risk Interest Group’s (EuSpRIG) 20 …
June 20, 2011, Boston and London. CIMCON Software, the pioneering Market Leader in Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) solutions for End User Computing (EUC), today announced its sponsorship of the European Spreadsheet Risks Interest Group’s (EuSpRIG) 2011 Annual Conference in Greenwich, London on July 14th and 15th, 2011 for the second consecutive year.
Recognized as the world’s only spreadsheet risk management event, the EuSpRIG 2011 Annual Conference on “Spreadsheet…
Group of Accountants in Charleston, SC, Begin Internet Marketing Campaign to Rea …
Internal Tax Resolution, an accounting firm located in Charleston, South Carolina, announces the launch of a brand-new Internet marketing campaign. Spearheaded by Prospect Genius, a team of SEO experts and online advertising agents, the campaign is designed to make the CPAs and tax attorneys at Internal Tax Resolution more accessible to a wider range of Charleston-area clients. Ultimately, local residents and business owners will be able to search online and…
Trucks Direct Lowering Its Carbon Footprint by Over 30%
Birmingham, United Kingdom (April XX 2011) – Trucks Direct UK Ltd, one of the UK's largest suppliers of quality used forklift trucks for sale and hire, have taken new measures to reduce the effect that their services have on the environment.
Trucks Direct UK Ltd have made concerted efforts in the way in which their transport division functions, but also with the help of customers are endeavouring to send…
ISMM encourages compliance training relating to the new Bribery Act
On 1st July 2011 the UK Bribery Act comes into effect – creating a new raft of criminal offences. Under the new act, corporate failure to prevent bribery on the part of any employee - including third party agents - will be punishable by significant fines and, potentially, jail sentences for directors and others.
Welcoming this Act, which replaces a mixture of antiquated legislation that has made it difficult to bring…
Adaco iPad and Touchscreen Application Extends Procurement, Inventory and Recipe …
Austin, TX, June 20, 2011—The world’s leading hospitality procurement platform will no longer be confined to desktops and laptops as Adaco extends its widely-used solution to iPads and touchscreens. The announcement was made at the HITEC 2011 conference that opened here today at the Austin Convention Center. The app will be available from Adaco and the Apple App Store.
“While this migration will eventually include every function provided by Adaco .NET™,…
Method Introduces Carpet Cleaning Newsletters in Grand Island NY
Method Carpet & Title Cleaning Grand Island, NY published an article today. The article is available on the company blog “Finding Helpful Cleaning Tips In Homeowner Newsletters” If anyone is interested in receiving homeowner newsletters that are helpful in the subject of housecleaning.
Grand Island, NY, June 20, 2011 -- Method carpet & tile cleaning Grand Island, NY published an article today. The article is available on the company blog “Finding…
GFI™ Software Announces GFI LANguard™ 2011
Clearwater, FL – May 23, 2011 – GFI Software’s Infrastructure Business Unit today announced the launch of GFI LANguard™2011, the latest version of the company’s comprehensive network vulnerability scanning and patch management solution. GFI LANguard 2011 is the first network vulnerability and patch management solution to integrate with more than 1,500 security applications and to include keyword search functionality, illustrating GFI’s commitment to providing small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with…
Hot Business Topics. Business Procedures and Regulatory Compliance Management
Using a latest generation BPM Suite the Business Regulations of a company, both internal and those of obligatory compliance, work out of necessity
Woburn (Boston), MA, June 08, 2011 - AuraPortal (auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) has presented a new 'Hot Business Topic' in international forums, dedicated to the optimization and automation of Business Regulations using a latest generation BPM Suite.
Whether those regulations relate to Quality, Occupational…
AuraPortal Opens a New Headquarters in Brazil to give Support to its Network of …
AuraPortal, with presence in Brazil for over five years, has opened a new headquarters office, which is already working on strengthening the Partners network and giving support to its customers and collaborators
Woburn (Boston), MA, June 03, 2011 - AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM), has announced the opening of its new headquarters in Brazil, located in Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, from where it will work in…
AAA endorses rise of impact investment education
Impact investment advocacy organization, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has said that the increasing number of business degree and Masters courses that are focusing on impact investing is a welcome sign of the growing importance and unquestionable credibility of the sector.
Boston, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2011 -- Impact investment advocacy organization, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA), has said that the increasing number of business degree and Masters courses that are focusing…
E-Verify bill touted as solution to solve America’s unemployment problem, Employ …
Pasadena, CA, June 17, 2011 – Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) has come up with a bill that he and his supporters are saying is a big step towards solving the nation’s unemployment problem.
Lamar Smith’s solution is in the bill that he has proposed - Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164). If the bill is passed it will make it mandatory for all American employers to use the E-Verify system on all…
ColorTyme owners and vendors connect in General Session
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 17, 2011 – More than 140 rent-to-own franchisees and family, vendors and corporate staff members gathered earlier this week in Lake Tahoe, Calif. for the 2011 ColorTyme Summer Meeting. The General Session, held on Thursday, featured presentations made by corporate executives and a number of vendors who offered attendees exclusive discounts on product purchases.
Mitch Fadel, president and COO of Rent-A-Center, spoke on the future of…
PlanMySite.com CEO Completes Google Analytics Individual Qualification Program
Brick, New Jersey June 17, 2011 – Founder and CEO of PlanMySite.com, Tomasz Banas, has successfully completed several online qualification programs, including passing the Google Analytics Individual Qualification exam, becoming a Microsoft adExcellence Member and completing the Inbound Marketing Certification through HubSpot, Inc.
"It's all about trying to become as knowledgeable as I can so I can give our customers the best service possible," said Banas. "As a small company, it…
HR Expert Shows SAP Professionals How to Compare Payroll Results Before and Afte …
HR Expert Shows SAP Professionals How to Compare Payroll Results Before and After a Major Schema Change.
Dedham, Massachusetts – June 17 2011
SAPexperts announces a new article, “How to Compare Payroll Results Before and After a Major Schema Change” posted to their HR Expert knowledgebase.
HR Expert explains how to compare payroll results before and after a major configuration change has been applied to the payroll by carrying out a regression test.…
DocuSource Honored for Printing Excellence
RTP, N.C. (June 17, 2011) - DocuSource of NC, LLC (docusourceofnc.com), a full-service integrated marketing solutions provider, announced today that it received two 2010 PICA Awards from the Printing Industry of the Carolinas. This was the eighth consecutive year that DocuSource was recognized for printing excellence throughout North and South Carolina.
DocuSource was honored with a Best of Category award in the digital printing – miscellaneous category, as well as a…
The Country Club of Louisiana Selects Labor Management System from Gatekeeper
Deerfield Beach, Fla. May 17, 20111 – Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a labor management software company announced that The Country Club of Louisiana, located in Baton Rouge, LA has added the Gatekeeper solution to implement labor management controls at the club.
A legendary landmark celebrated for its quiet style and grace, The Country Club of Louisiana is one of the nation's most elegant and prestigious private country clubs. Amidst tree-lined…
Celebrate the spirit of independence with Xpress Money
Xpress Money wishes all Filipinos across the world a very memorable and joyous independence day!
In the Philippines, this is a time when the people of this proud country look back and reflect on times gone by, as well celebrate the beauty of their nation for, on the 12th of June they celebrate 49 years of independence. This strong and proud nation has achieved much greatness over the…
Engaging Stakeholders Executive Briefing Proved to be a Big Success
London, UK – June 17, 2011 – AIMediaComms, the market leading provider of media and stakeholder interactions software, held their most recent executive briefing, Engaging Stakeholders for Effective Crisis Communications, Issues and Reputation Management, in London on 9th June 2011 and the event was a resounding success.
“It was fascinating to see how speakers from a variety of backgrounds had reached similar conclusions about some of the main challenges facing…
Infotech Receives Award for its Contribution to German-Indian Business Relations
Infotech Enterprises received a high honor at the annual meeting of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce on 9 June 2011 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Martin Trostel, President Infotech Enterprises Europe, accepted the prize for “Exceptional Contribution to the Development of German-Indian Business Relations” before an audience of over 400 international guests.
Mr. Trostel stated: “This prize is a great honor for Infotech Enterprises and a tribute to the achievements of the entire…
FAC convenes before start of ColorTyme Summer Meeting
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – June 16, 2011 – Keeping a yearly tradition alive, the ColorTyme Franchise Advisory Council (FAC), gathered for a meeting prior to the start of ColorTyme’s 2011 Summer Meeting. The FAC, including newly elected members, met at the Resort at Squaw Creek to elect a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary, conduct a constituent draft and review franchise programs.
Made up of 10 members, the ColorTyme FAC serves…
The insurance sector in Poland is expected to experience solid premium growth th …
“The insurance sector in Poland is expected to experience solid premium growth through 2013, in particular in the non-life segment, where increasing policy prices and higher sale volumes will boost premium income. The ongoing pension and health reforms will create new opportunities for both life and non-life insurers especially in the area of long-term pension and saving products and health insurance,” explains Marcin Mazurek, Director of Intelace Research, a consulting…
TAG Names Technology Legislators of the Year
ATLANTA (June 14, 2011) – The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, today announced that Georgia Senator Barry Loudermilk (R-Cassville) and Representative Mike Dudgeon (R-Suwanee) have been awarded with the 2011 Technology Legislator of the Year Award. The award is given annually to lawmakers who demonstrate superior support and understanding of Georgia’s technology issues and industry.
“Senator…
SABIC wins VNCI Responsible Care Award for 2011
Chemicals Company commended as a trendsetter in transport safety
Sittard, the Netherlands – June 16, 2011 – SABIC has won the Responsible Care award for 2011. The announcement was made on Wednesday June 15 during the annual meeting of the Dutch Chemical Industry Federation (Vereniging van de Nederlandse Chemische Industrie (VNCI)) in The Hague. The company was chosen to receive the award because of its efforts to render the transportation of…
Invoicera Launches its API to Enable Third Party Developers to Develop Custom Ap …
Invoicera, one of the leading online invoicing and billing solution provider has recently announced the launch of its much anticipated API v1.0 (Application Programming Interface). The API would allow 3rd party developers to expand and build on the Invoicera platform and would allow them to programmatically access all of the Invoicera services that are currently provided through the web interface.
Invoicera API has almost all of the must-haves, which would allow…
Pool Professionals Promotes Healthy Living with 4th of July Event
This 4th of July, Pool Professionals will be organizing a "Fun-Family Relay Race" at the Preston Village community swim club.
Raleigh, NC - June 15, 2011 -- Pool Professionals, a North Carolina-based pool management company, is continuing their tradition of community outreach by developing events that promote water safety and healthy living through swimming.
This 4th of July, Pool Professionals will be organizing a "Fun-Family Relay Race" at the Preston Village…
Mauritius firm, British American INvestment, eyes 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…
Enventure Awarded Order for Creation of 3D-based Assembly Instructions
NH, U.S.A. (06 June, 2011) - Enventure Technology Services, a leading product design services and component obsolescence management provider to global corporations, has been awarded an order for the creation of graphically-enhanced, 3D-based assembly instructions by a world leader in alternate power systems.
The creation of these instructions is part of Enventure’s Technical Documentation Services, which includes the design of instruction manuals and work instructions for leading organizations. This project in…
Brett King, Author of the Bestselling book Bank 2.0 and strategic advisor to the …
HONG KONG – 13 June 2011 – Author of the Bestselling book Bank 2.0 and strategic advisor to the global financial services sector joins Speakers Connect, Asia’s leading International speakers bureau.
Brett King
Brett King is the Author of the Bestselling book Bank 2.0 and strategic advisor to the global financial services sector. He is an International Judge for the Asian Banker Retail Excellence Awards and for the Middle-East Business Achievement Awards.
A…
Sally Ezra and Claude Penland, Actuary, Establish Actuarial Recruiting Company
Sally Ezra and Claude Penland, two global leaders in the international actuarial recruiting industry, today as partners announce the launch of their company, Ezra Penland Actuarial Recruitment ("Ezra Penland") in Chicago, Illinois.
Joining Sally and Claude at Ezra Penland are five outstanding employees. They include Debbie Charbonneau, Kevin Elliott, Dana Kelly, Yvonne McArdle and Emily Moss. To read more about their top quality staff, see EzraPenland.com/recruiters.
Initially, the Group of…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Customer Service KPIs of 2010
June 14, 2011, Melbourne, Australia – smartKPIs.com, the world’s largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Efficiency and Effectiveness, Order lifecycle management and Complaints Management dominate the “Top 25 Customer Service KPIs of 2010”. The report presents in detail KPIs such as: % On-time delivery, # Time to rectify defects and % Customer complaints due to poor service or product quality, among other KPI examples…
Our Town, the Nation’s Leading New Mover Welcoming Franchise, Aims to Make Pitts …
June 14, 2011 - Our Town, America’s premier new mover welcoming organization based in Pinellas Park, FL, announced the signing of their 42nd franchise location earlier this month. They have signed a franchise agreement with Denis Byrd who is expected to launch the business with his wife, Christine, on July 1 of this year. Denis will be assisting businesses in the greater Pittsburgh, PA area gain new and…
Premier Wu eyes expanded Taiwan-Europe ties
By Elaine Hou
Taiwan will capitalize on improved relations with countries throughout Europe to strengthen exchanges in commerce, trade and culture, according to ROC Premier Wu Den-yih June 14.
“This spirit of cooperation has created an environment in which Taiwan can look forward to signing economic pacts with European nations and advance bilateral ties,” Wu said.
The premier made the remarks while receiving Hans van Baalen, vice chairman of the…
