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Stepping Stone Secures €200m Line of equity for Astra Mining
Corporate advisory firm Stepping Stone Equity has secured a €200 million line of equity for Australian diversified resources company Astra Mining.
Brisbane, QLD, July 04, 2011 - The deal, which is the result of a term sheet signed on 26 April, will provide working capital and a project-standby facility for Astra after its Frankfurt Exchange listing in August while it finalises a major global prospectus being placed with a number of…
Hypo Venture Capital Headlines: Stocks Drop, Dollar Advances as Fed Lowers Growt …
By Rita Nazareth and Cecile Vannucci
businessweek.com /news/2011-06-22/stocks-drop-dollar-advances-as-fed-lowers-growth-forecast.html
June 22 (Bloomberg) — U.S. stocks declined, breaking a four-day rally, after the Federal Reserve lowered its economic growth forecast and said it will complete a $600 billion bond- purchase program as scheduled this month. The dollar rose, and oil climbed following a decrease in inventories.
The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index fell 0.7 percent to 1,287.14 at 4:00 p.m. in New York, and the…
Project Agency expands its e-learning offering
Project management training and development specialist, Project Agency, has expanded its e-learning offerings by publishing ‘Project Planning’.
Ron Rosenhead, Project Agency’s chief executive, explained: “This development is in line with our strategy of publishing short project management related e-learning modules. We want to publish low cost, high quality materials so that many people can access these important modules.
“This new module - dealing with what is, for some, the backbone…
Netscribes sets up delivery center in Gurgaon
Delhi, India July 4 2011, Netscribes, Inc., a leading research and content solutions firm has set up a new 100-seater center in Gurgaon, a prominent commercial district in the National Capital Region. The firm already has a presence in Mumbai and Kolkata. The Delhi centre will continue to function as a hub for the company’s global clients, primarily in the areas of research & analytics and content solutions.
The new…
Branded Bathtub Suppliers
Modern Bathtub
In the modern days, most of the house have bathtub as a compulsory bathroom product, since some people say bath time is a time of relaxation and some people consider as a personal time for being alone. A luxury bathtub makes daily bathing a good experience. There are lots of Bathtubs of various designs in market with different pricing which is based on the shape, material used and design.…
Netscribes expands its Kolkata operations center
Kolkata, India – July 4, 2011 Netscribes, Inc., a leading research and content solutions firm, has expanded its Kolkata center with additional capacity and enhanced technology from 125 to 200 seats. The move is in keeping with the aggressive growth plans of the firm which already has a team of 100 professionals working out of Kolkata.
Located in a prime property off Park Street, a nerve center and a prominent…
Compliance Training Provider Announces Online and In-Person Seminars for Regulat …
Sacramento, CA ( openpr ) July 01, 2011 - Compliance Online, the largest GRC advisory network, has announced compliance programs that cater to different industries including health, finance, banking, among others.
Compliance training is important for an employees in regulated industries to navigate through the strict regulations enforced by various governmental authorities. Compliance departments in companies take care of the various facets regarding compliance issues and make sure their…
The Writers' Workshop's 2011 Festival Winner Secures Literary Agent
Chalbury, United Kingdom (21th June, 2011) – The Writers’ Workshop, a leading editorial critique agency specialising in providing writing feedback, festivals and courses, announces their Authonomy Live Festival 2011 competition winner has recently secured a literary agent.
The Writers’ Workshop offers an exceptional consultancy service and will read and review a manuscript and offer honest and expert feedback, advice and direction. Due to the high level of professional writers on staff…
A step with historical importance
Andreas Wilhelm Kraut takes on the chairmanship of the management of Bizerba
Balingen, June 30th 2011 – It is a step with historical importance for Bizerba: With effect from 1 July 2011 Andreas Wilhelm Kraut will take on the chairmanship of the management. That is the result of the meeting of the supervisory board on 15 April 2011. Therefore for the first time in 15 years, a shareholder and member of…
Russians Eager To Invest In Art Says AAA
Boston, MA, USA, June 03, 2011 -- Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis) claims that Russia is an important market for anyone considering opting for investments in art and antiques to diversify their portfolios.
AAA’s statement on the subject follows reports that a major British art consultancy called Art Market Research (AMR), is to offer its services in Russia due to the growth in the market there. The consultancy…
movemanSKG’s Domuslift: A Platform Lift Chameleon
Specialist lift supplier movemanSKG prides itself in keeping up with the latest industry trends and technology. Its latest product offering is Domuslift, a platform lift unit for commercial or domestic applications that is ideal for providing independence and freedom from stairs for the elderly and less able.
Domuslift’s main selling point is its almost infinitely customisable appearance. It is available in 54 models and features a vast range of options and…
CAG: JNU’s reliance on UP and Bihar contradicts its “all-India character”
The Comptroller and Audit General (CAG) authority has dotted out a voiding crevasse in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) academic set up which has failed to retain its “all-India” character in its student body. The CAG performance audit report has pointed out that JNU has a majority student population from the states of UP and Bihar, while admissible seats allocated to students from other states are significantly minimal.
Contrary to…
Tony Cataldo Enthusiastic About the Outcome of the Genesis Con. Call With the In …
Los Angeles, CA (openpr ) July 01, 2011 - Chairman and CEO of Genesis Biopharma Mr. Anthony Cataldo, is positive about the outcome of the conference call with the company’s investment community. The conference call that was held on the 29th of June shall be re-telecast on July 1st. The conference call discussed about the clinical and commercial development plans for Contego, the company’s new autologous cell therapy product…
Veteran's Memorial Display Cases from Flag Connections Honor American Heroes
Flags Connections announces the sale of its veteran's memorial display case for the friends and family of men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Deer Park, NY, July 01, 2011 - Flags Connections announces the sale of its veteran's memorial display case for the friends and family of men and women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
The case accommodates numerous mementos, allowing for a complete…
UK based retailer specialises in a wide range of quality coffee machines
England – 27/06/2011 - UK based online business ‘Coffeee.net’ offers an extensive range of coffee machines of various types from the top brands.
Coffee is one of the most frequently consumed beverages on Earth, so it is little surprise that so many people have a desire to enjoy it where they can. This may be in the local coffee shop, where they can try out the latest variety of coffee on…
Hypo Venture Capital Headlines: Bank capital fight spills into U.S. Congress
By Kevin Drawbaugh and Dave Clarke
WASHINGTON | Thu Jun 16, 2011 5:14pm EDT
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/06/16/us-financial-regulation-idUSTRE75F4MR20110616
(Reuters) – The fight by big banks against higher capital standards came to the Congress on Thursday where Republicans held a hearing to air Wall Street concerns about regulation and its impact on profits.
Little more than two years since taxpayer bailouts were needed to firm up banks’ flimsy balance sheets, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are…
Modern Furniture Warehouse is the place to look for Modern patio collection
Los Angeles, CA, July 02, 2011 - Modern patio collections have their unique style and also come with functionality. Selection among different styles of patio furniture items has become a difficult situation because one can find wide range of attractive furniture items. It is not only important to buy good looking patio furniture, but it is equally important to purchase the one which can be used for extended periods. It…
NEW MEXICO COMMUNITY BANK CHOOSES COMPREHENSIVE BANK TRAINING FROM BANKER’S ACAD …
A New Mexico Community Bank has recently chosen comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.
(New York, NY) July 1, 2011 – A New Mexico Community Bank has recently chosen comprehensive bank training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. The Bank has also chosen Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link® for hosting and maintenance of Banker’s Academy Unlimited.
Banker’s Academy Unlimited, from Edcomm Banker’s Academy, provides every employee at a Bank,…
AMERICAN CITY BANK RENEWS FIFTH YEAR OF COMPREHENSIVE BANK TRAINING FROM BANKER’ …
American City Bank has recently renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for a fifth year of comprehensive bank training.
(New York, NY) July 1, 2011 – American City Bank has recently renewed its contract with Edcomm Banker’s Academy for a fifth year of comprehensive bank training. Banker’s Academy Unlimited will continue to be hosted and maintained by Edcomm Banker’s Academy’s Learning Management System (LMS), Learning Link®.
Banker’s Academy Unlimited, from Edcomm…
IOWA COMMUNITY BANK CHOOSES THREE YEARS OF CUSTOM BANK TRAINING FROM EDCOMM BANK …
A Community Bank based in Iowa has recently chosen three years of custom Banker’s Academy Unlimited training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy.
(New York, NY) July 1, 2011 – A Community Bank based in Iowa has recently chosen three years of custom Banker’s Academy Unlimited training from Edcomm Banker’s Academy. This comprehensive training program from Edcomm Banker’s Academy provides every employee at a Bank, Credit Union or Money Services Business (MSB) with…
Atlantic® Luggage Compass® 2 Spinners – The Only Way to Roll
Boca Raton, FL – July 1, 2011 – Atlantic® brand luggage, part of the Travelpro® family of brands and a market leader in the affordable, lightweight luggage segment since 1919, is pleased to introduce its new line of 4-wheel Spinners, the Compass® 2 Collection. This is the most versatile collection to date, crafted for stress-free travel. Compass 2 appeals to a broad range of leisure and business travelers who seek…
VIST Financial Expands Customer Options with VIST Virtual
WYOMISSING, Pa. – With its introduction of VIST Virtual, VIST Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: VIST) continues to expand its offering of services meant to complement evolving technologies, while allowing for easier online banking. VIST Virtual is an online account creation tool that enables Pennsylvania residents to securely open and fund new deposit accounts completely online.
“Through the introduction of VIST Virtual, we have been able to further simplify online banking by…
Riddell Financial Presents “Smart Money, Smart Women,” A Financial Seminar for W …
Riddell Financial will present “Smart Money, Smart Women,” a free financial seminar for women, Tuesday, July 19, at Riddell Financial, 3400 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida.
Part of the Lunch & Learn educational series, the seminar will focus on retirement planning, annuities and conservative investment strategies aimed at minimizing risks while providing long-term steady gains.
“Very few of us will be receiving pensions from our employers when we retire; we have to…
US P3 Forum 2011: What Happened in New York? InfraAmericas’ Ten Key Takeouts
By Peter Allison
The overwhelming message from this year’s event – held Jun. 14 & 15 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in midtown Manhattan – was that P3s breed P3s. In short, more P3 deals will jump-start the market.
It’s not as straightforward as that, however. The US P3 market is almost impossible to define. A P3 in one state may be completely different to a P3 in another. And even…
AAA Reveals that Private Equity is Investing in UK Financial Services
Alternative Asset Analysis has revealed figures that show private equity firms are increasingly investing in the UK financial services industry.
Boston, Massachusetts, July 01, 2011 -- Alternative Asset Analysis has revealed figures that show private equity firms are increasingly investing in the UK financial services industry.
According to AAA (Alternative Asset Analysis), an organisation that analyses and advocates alternative investments options, two thirds of the Private Equity houses surveyed by Grant Thornton…
GreeneStep releases Singpet SmartPhone Ecommerce App on iTunes
Singapore, June 30 – GreeneStep, leading global developer of on demand business automation, CRM and ERP applications, today announced the release of Singpet Smartphone App, its second application for iPhone® and iPad™.
Available for free, the Smartphone app provides existing and prospective customers of Singpet, a company of veterinarians and vet nurses dedicated to bringing great bargains on all pet and animal supplies, a new level of online shopping experience by enabling…
Coaching Skills Empower Social Sector Leaders
Leadership that Works, Inc. has launched a coach training certification program focused specifically on developing coaches who want to work in nonprofits and diverse communities. The 9-month program, Coaching for Transformation, is the first International Coach Federation accredited coach training program targeting social sector leaders. The pilot program was launched in San Francisco, CA in May 2011 with generous financial support from The Coaches Care, a charitable giving program committed…
Employment solicitors ThomasMansfield ready for changes wrought by new employmen …
Croydon, Surrey ( openpr ) July 01, 2011 - ThomasMansfield LLP, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected employment law solicitors, is ready to support and advise individuals and employers on all legal matters following the government’s phasing out of DRA.
The changing of the retirement age, which has been much discussed in the news, will affect all those who may have been considering retirement but have now missed the…
The Fair Share Act: A Significant First Step in Reform of Liability System
"The Fair Share Act is a commonsense measure that maintains a person’s right to collect damages while bringing fairness, balance, and stability to Pennsylvania’s liability system,"
Harrisburg, PA, June 29, 2011 - The Pennsylvania Orthopaedic Society (POS) today commends Governor Corbett for signing into law Senate Bill 1131, legislation that eliminates joint and several liability for any defendant found to be less than 60 percent liable for causing an injury.
"The Fair…
BPO in Swiss Banking: Current Situation and Prospects
This Delphi study sheds light on the development of BPOs in the Swiss banking sector. Over 50 qualified persons from banks, BPO service providers and software developers were interviewed.
Complementary to the various quantitative studies, this study investigates, in a qualitative manner, the mechanisms that influence the development of the BPOs.
This study was conducted by management & advisory services ltd (www.mas-ltd.ch) and sponsored by Swisscom, COMIT and Sourcag AG.
After 7 years…
BLUEFRONT CAPITAL Releases Self-Service, Cloud Based, Custom Risk Marketing Tool …
June 29th, 2011.
Bluefront Capital LLC announced the official release of the Custom Risk Marketing Tool. Specifically designed for startup and growing Hedge Funds without big risk management and IT departments, the custom risk management tool can help them clearly display risks and allow the prospective investors to test hypothetical allocations.
By leveraging Custom Risk Marketing Tool’s functionality, growing hedge funds can display risk & performance metrics that emphasize the…
Lawrence Robinson Joins Meyer-Chatfield Compensation Advisors
Former RCG-Robinson Compensation Group Executive Will Head California Team
Jenkintown, PA – Meyer-Chatfield Compensation Advisors, a leading compensation consulting firm for financial institutions nationwide, today announced that Lawrence Robinson has joined the firm. Mr. Robinson is based in San Diego and will lead the firm’s expansion into the corporate compensation arena, and also direct bank sales and consulting activities in the Southern California market.
“We are very pleased to welcome Larry…
Cougar Mountain Software Collaborates With DonorExpress
June 28, 2011, Cougar Mountain Software is working with DonorExpress to add a much-anticipated donor tracking capability in DENALI FUND+Accounting Nonprofit Software.
This donor-tracking feature fills a highly requested need from our current and potential nonprofit users. Cougar Mountain Software decided to collaborate with DonorExpress Software because they share the same mission and philosophy; well crafted software backed by superb customer service.
DonorExpress Software is a third-party product that integrates…
“SNEAK PEEK” TOUR GIVES FUTURE RESIDENTS FIRST LOOK INSIDE BRAND NEW COMMUNITY …
Prior to Mirador senior living community officially opening its doors June 20th, the community ambassadors were given a first look inside their future residence with a “Sneak Peek” Tour. The tour was a hit, as the ambassadors were extremely pleased with what they saw. Highlighting the coastal atmosphere of the area, Mirador welcomed future residents with palm trees, various shades of ocean blue and modern beach décor. …
Financials Expert Explains The Difference Between SAP Businessobjects Planning A …
Financials Expert Explains The Difference Between SAP Businessobjects Planning And Consolidation For SAP Netweaver Or Microsoft
Dedham, Massachusetts – June 30, 2011
SAPexperts posted a new article, “SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation for SAP NetWeaver or Microsoft: How They Differ” to its Financials Expert knowledgebase.
This article compares the SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for Microsoft and the SAP BusinessObjects Planning and Consolidation, version for SAP NetWeaver environments. Review the concept of…
New smartKPIs.com Report Ranks the Top Logistics and Distribution KPIs of 2010
June 22, 2011, Melbourne, Australia – smartKPIs.com, the world’s largest source of thoroughly documented Key Performance Indicator (KPI) examples announces that Cost performance and Material handling KPIs dominate the “Top 25 Logistics and Distribution KPIs of 2010” report. The report presents in detail KPIs such as: “% On-time delivery”, “# Warehouse storage space”, and “$ Fuel cost”, among other KPI examples reviewed by the smartKPIs.com research team. “Top KPIs of…
Netscribes launches brief profiles of private companies in Pre-school Market in …
Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd. Launches private company profiles that provide information about the company’s strategies, SWOT analysis, financial analysis, business model, competition etc. This is a part of Netscribes’ Pre-school private company profiles series.
Mumbai, India – June 30, 2011 – Netscribes (India) Pvt. Ltd., a knowledge consulting solutions company, announces the launch of Pre-schools – Company Profiles series that provides key information about the company’s operations, business model, SWOT analysis,…
AuraPortal to exhibit at Microsoft's World Partner Conference
AuraPortal to develop new reseller partner relationships at Microsoft WPC in Los Angeles, CA, July 11th – 14th
Woburn (Boston), MA. – June 28, 2011 – AuraPortal (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced it will be an exhibitor at the Microsoft World Partner Conference (WPC) 2011 event in Los Angeles, CA, from July 11th to 14th at the Los Angeles Convention Center. AuraPortal will…
Ravintolamestarit Dishes up Innovative Marketing with ONELAN
For Release: June 2011
Ravintolamestarit Dishes up Innovative Marketing with ONELAN
June 2011…. Ravintolamestarit Oy, Finland, established the Isä Camillo restaurant and bar in 1997 and have since grown into a chain of seven restaurants. They identified a business opportunity in Kuopio city, which at the time lacked many noteworthy restaurants.
Ravintolamestarit were looking for new and innovative ways to market their business, and on the advice of Avek Esitysratkaisut Oy (Avek),…
World Leader in Healthcare Systems Awards Product Design Project to Enventure
NH, U.S.A. (22 June, 2011) - Enventure Technology Services, a leading product design services and component obsolescence management provider to global corporations, has won a contract to design, develop and prototype a Mass Storage emulator for a major healthcare device manufacturing company.
The new emulator will be developed with the capability to interface with healthcare devices developed and sold by the client. Given the intricacy and importance of these devices, the…
eRPortal Provides Great Return on Investment for Florida State University
West Springfield, MA, June 2011: Florida State University (FSU) is based in Tallahassee, Florida. As one of the country’s elite higher education institutions, FSU boasts one of the most renowned, versatile, and state-of-the art, Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments in the country.
The Chemistry & Biochemistry Departments at FSU serves hundreds of students while serving as a hub for other educational institutions in the area. The Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at FSU has…
Diversified Global Holdings Group Enters Final Phase for Completion of $50 Milli …
Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc. (OTCQB: DGHG) announced today that it has entered into the final phase of construction of a 200,000 square foot Sports Complex, located in the heart of downtown Kazan, which will host major sporting events every year through 2018.
Orlando, FL, June 30, 2011 -- Diversified Global Holdings Group Inc. (OTCQB: DGHG) announced today that it has entered into the final phase of construction of a 200,000…
ProGreen Properties Announces Business Update
ProGreen Properties,Inc is pleased to announce the following business update.Having established and implemented the ProGreen concept in our wholly owned properties, producing a solid rental record over the past year, reaching over 15% return.
Birmingham, MI, June 30, 2011 -- ProGreen Properties, Inc. (ProGreen), OTCQB-PGEI, www.progreenproperties.com, is pleased to announce the following business update.
Having established and implemented the ProGreen concept in our wholly owned properties, producing a solid rental record over…
OTS Solutions appoints a new Director for USA
OTS Solutions ("OTS"), an IT service provider and one of the leading outsourced software product development companies in India, announced appointment of Mr. Cameron Carey as their strategic partner and Director of Sales in USA region.
OTS' CEO & Managing Director, Mr Hemant Madaan further commented "Cameron has an excellent track record of over a decade in Utilities Sector and sales and will help us gain more ground in USA…
New Guidelines for Fast Track Exit for Defunct Companies Come into Effect July 3
(Sunnyvale, CA) - India has introduced new guidelines for Fast Track Exit (FTE) for defunct companies seeking to get their names removed from the Register of Companies.
Effective July 3, 2011, India’s Ministry of Corporate Affairs is modifying the current process followed by defunct companies wherein they file e-form-61 and file all pending statutory returns alongside it.
The Guidelines for Fast Track Exit by defunct companies, as per the circular issued by…
Rafaela Selects Gate One Marketing
Rafaela - Tel Aviv, Israel the Internationally known Artist has selected Gate One Marketing to develop and manage her Marketing Campaigns Worldwide.
Green Cove Springs, FL, June 29, 2011 - Rafaela chose Gate One Marketing to develop her official website and provide a complete range of marketing services that includes Traditional Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Article and Video Marketing, Blogging, and E-mail Marketing to name just a few. In addition, Gate One is also…
Imaginet Sponsors School Supplies for Children Charity Event with ELCI
June 2011, Makati, Philippines --- Imaginet International Inc, the leading systems integrator and managed network hosting and content security services provider in the Philippines, in cooperation with the Expats’ Ladies Charities (ELCI), sponsored the School Supplies for Children project for the Bulao Elementary School of Iponan, Cagayan De Oro City.
On Friday, June 3, 2011, around 300 school children received much needed school supplies like writing materials, notebooks and art…
Paragon Financial Group Secures $500,000 Invoice Factoring Line for Staffing Com …
Indianapolis, IN, 6/21/2011, Paragon Financial Group is pleased to announce its latest success story, a staffing company headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.
The business was originally established to provide temporary staffing services to a wide variety of industries. The combination of an unfavorable state unemployment rating, increased exportation of manufacturing jobs, and the general decline of economic conditions resulted in lower revenues and decreased profit margins. Alternatively, the…
Paragon Financial Group Provides $750,000 Factoring Facility to Cable Sales Comp …
Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 6/22/2011, Paragon Financial Group, Inc. announces its latest success story providing an invoice financing facility to a door-to-door cable sales company in California.
Paragon Financial is a factoring company that understands a prospect can emerge from virtually anywhere. Several years back a cable sales representative literally came knocking on our door soliciting business for a cable company. It opened a window to discuss our own…
National Pawns donates $2,600 to support academic achievement…
National Pawn is proud to announce the awarding of scholarships for students in the Orange County Schools (OCS). OCS scholarships are in addition to two new scholarships endowed through the Durham Public Schools Scholarship Foundation and the two scholarships National Pawn has been awarding to students through the Garner Education Foundation since 2009.
"I am a product of the public school system and I needed financial assistance to attend college,”…
