Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
Start Your Restaurant with an Experienced Restaurant Industry Lawyer, Says Resta …
So you've got a great new restaurant concept. Congratulations. Just in case you don't know, the restaurant business is about more than food and service. It’s about being an amateur lawyer and private investigator, knowing where to go for help, and playing by the rules. If you don't play by the rules, you can be sure the rules will come back to bite you when you least expect it. …
Tom O’Connell Joins Purk & Associates, P.C. as Director of Dealership Services
December 8, 2011 (St. Louis) – Purk & Associates, P.C., the leading, independently owned St. Louis-based accounting firm, announced today that Tom O’Connell joined the firm’s senior management team as Director of Dealership Services.
In his new role, O’Connell will oversee all management aspects, new business development, and client interactions for the firm’s newly created, nationwide dealership division, which provides accounting and tax services for all dealership types including new car…
Redfish Technology Places Senior Value Consultant at One of the 2011 “25 Best Te …
Redfish Technology, nationwide IT and Clean Tech recruiters, is proud to announce another exciting Featured Placement. Zachary Gustafson, has been hired as Senior Value Consultant by our client, a dynamic tech industry leader.
A leading provider of core software solutions for property/casualty insurance carriers commissioned Redfish to recruit top business consultants. This company is growing rapidly, earning a reputation as the industry’s benchmark, and was just listed as one of the…
VALUATION MANAGEMENT GROUP HONORED BY COBBWORKS
Valuation Management Group (VMG) was honored by CobbWorks as a 2011 Outstanding Business of the Year.
The award acknowledges businesses that have made a positive impact on economic development of the county over the last year. VMG was recognized for major growth and development.
The award was presented at a luncheon held by CobbWorks that featured Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tim Lee as the guest speaker.
"Cobb County is a…
National Association for Business Resources Names the Best and Brightest Compani …
December 8, 2011 – Warren, MI — For the first time in its history, the National Association for Business Resources has named the Best and Brightest Companies To Work For™ in the country. (See following list of winners.)
The 2011 winning companies were assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other nationally recognized winners. They include Communication, Community Initiatives, Compensation and Benefits, Diversity…
Adidas, M.I.T., Nike and Philips Lighting Headline Smart Fabrics 2012 Conference
IntertechPira is pleased to announce the agenda for the 8th annual Smart Fabrics conference. Leaders from the textile, fashion and electronics industries, as well as from leading academic institutions and government agencies, will gather April 17-19, 2012, at the Conrad Miami Hotel in Miami, Fla., to discuss the evolving needs and opportunities in the smart fabrics industry.
“The program for Smart Fabrics 2012 will cover new and emerging wearable technologies, as…
Entrepreneur Promotes Plan to Create Jobs for Millions of Rural Americans
TWO RIVERS, WISCONSIN – DECEMBER 8, 2011 – Christopher Hytry Derrington, CEO of rural US outsourcing company Rural America OnShore Outsourcing, Inc. (www.ruralamericaonshore.com), has unveiled a proposal for a jobs creation plan designed to create jobs for millions of rural Americans. The National Rural America Jobs Creation Plan (NRAJCP) proposes matching private investment with government bonds to create $500 million shared equally among the 50 states. NRAJCP targets five growth…
Total Mortgage Services Receives West Virginia Mortgage Lender License
Total Mortgage Services, LLC, a leading mortgage lender, announced today that it received its West Virginia Mortgage Lender License from the West Virginia Division of Banking and is able to originate residential mortgage loans throughout the state of West Virginia. Total Mortgage is licensed as a mortgage lender in West Virginia and holds Mortgage Lender License ML-30789.
“We believe we are entering the West Virginia market at a very…
EcoGreenHotel Congratulates The Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia on Their Latest Ac …
The Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia, SC won the 2011 “Best Hotel in Columbia” designation from Destination Guide. The achievement was awarded due to the hotel’s consistent quality and the commitment to the community by operating an environment friendly hotel. The Holiday Inn is an EcoRoom certified property, Fresh Stay participant, and currently in the process of becoming LEED Gold certified! Its sustainability conscious mindset can be seen from the…
B2C E-Commerce in Japan shows signs of recovery
In its latest “Japan B2C E-Commerce Report 2011”, market research firm yStats.com, based in Hamburg, gives an interesting overview of the Japanese B2C E-Commerce market. In addition to trends, the report covers revenue figures, market shares, consumers and competitors.
Following the earthquake in Japan, the major Japanese B2C E-Commerce players experienced a decline in revenue. However, now consumers are again buying more online. Nonetheless, retailers are still worried about the…
B2C E-Commerce continues its upward trend in Europe
The latest “Europe B2C E-Commerce Report 2011” presented by Hamburg-based market research firm yStats.com provides a detailed overview of B2C E-Commerce in Europe. The analysis features 35 countries from Central, Western and Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. It includes trends and revenue figures, along with product categories and competitors in European B2C E-Commerce.
The highest overall B2C E-Commerce revenue in 2010 was reported in the UK, followed by Germany, France,…
Reserve Bank of India Reduces Validity Period for Checks, Pay Orders
(Sunnyvale, CA) - The Reserve Bank of India has decided to reduce the validity period for checks, drafts, pay orders and banker's checks from six months to three months from April 1, 2012.
Currently, bankers in India are allowed to make payment of checks and drafts within a period of six months from the date of the instrument.
The Reserve Bank of India in the interest of banking policy and public interest has ruled…
Ken Kindt & Jack Werner Announce Signworld Discovery Day to be held on Dec 9, 20 …
Laguna Hills, CA – November 16, 2011 - Ken Kindt, President and Founder of Signworld, and Jack Werner, Vice President of Signworld, are excited to announce that the next Signworld Discovery Day will take place on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Signworld’s corporate training center in Laguna Hills, CA.
Discovery Days are open to anyone and everyone who is interested in learning more about the Signworld business model and spend…
Celebrating Vivaha: Largest consumer wedding and lifestyle event
Known to be the largest consumer wedding and lifestyle event in India, Celebrating Vivaha remains true to its name. Showcasing the best and the latest in the sector, this event boasts of being one of the most attended destinations for brides and grooms to be. A place to find everything related to weddings, Celebrating Vivaha makes dream weddings a thing of reality.
Celebrating Vivaha is famous as the best…
Promotional Product Distributor Entrepreneur Named Canada’s Most Powerful Woman …
Akran Marketing announced today that Monica Channa, its Executive Director, Operations, has been awarded a spot in the 2011 Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100.
Ottawa, ON, December 07, 2011 - Akran Marketing announced today that Monica Channa, its Executive Director, Operations, has been awarded a spot in the 2011 Canada’s Most powerful Women Top 100.
Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 award winners are honoured by the Women’s Executive Network, a…
U.S. Bellows Acquires Lortz Manufacturing Expansion Joint Assets
U.S. Bellows of Houston, TX recently acquired the expansion joint and bellows assets of Lortz Manufacturing, of Bakersfield, CA, including fabrication equipment, expansion joint and bellows drawings, design software, customer lists, and more.
Houston, TX, December 08, 2011 -- A Houston-based expansion joint manufacturer, U.S. Bellows, Inc. has acquired all bellows assets of the former Lortz Manufacturing company. This acquisition includes the fabrication equipment, expansion joint and bellows drawings, design software,…
Stark Service Solutions, LLC, Launches New Expert Bed Bug Inspection & Tracking …
Web-based software application, the Housekeeping & PM Touch System™ Module, now offers an expert ORKIN Bed Bug Inspection, giving the upper hand to the hospitality industry in the fight against the bed bug epidemic
Scottsdale, AZ, December 08, 2011 -- The bed bug problem is showing up everywhere, even in the most exclusive hotels and resorts. This is due to the fact that bed bugs are not a hotel sanitation issue;…
BOSTON BNI CHAPTER SUPPORTS TOYS FOR TOTS
The Rainmakers Chapter of Business Networking International (BNI) donated toys for the Marine Corps “Toys for Tots” campaign. The group’s president, John Sullivan, noted,” This is the ninth year the BNI Rainmakers members have contributed to the program.” Pictured are left to right: Jim Martin (Armada Group), Judy Jose-Roddy (Sophia Snow Place), Donald Schiarizzi (ReMax R.E.), Jeff Thomas (J. Thomas Insurance), Chris Lehmann (Eastern Sun Acupuncture), (REAR) Sean Sullivan (The…
Educational Center Selects SteadyRain for Web Development & Internet Strategy So …
SteadyRain, an award-winning digital agency located in St. Louis, Missouri, announces partnership with Kiamichi Technology Centers (KTC). The goal is to provide a professional yet accessible website design and content management integration that speaks to the current marketing efforts already set forth by KTC. The web development solutions will allow for better connection with KTC’s target student audiences.
Kiamichi Technology Centers, located in southeastern Oklahoma, provides educational opportunities for every person,…
Hardfacing Wire Manufacturer Polymet Corporation Will Visit Customers and Distri …
CINCINNATI, OH – Polymet Corporation, a leading producer of hardfacing wire, welding wire and thermal spray wire, will be traveling to Japan and South Korea in yearly December 2011 in order to support its aerospace, lumber, valve and thermal spray wire business in these markets. Working together with local distributors and representatives enable the company to expand its global reach and promote its product lines in Asia.
Danny Newman, hot…
Janco Incorporated Introduces Greater Precision and Efficiency with New Multicam …
Janco Incorporated, a provider of plastic fabricating in Dover, NH has recently announced acquisition of a new Multicam 3000 series router, an addition Janco representative, Tim McGonagle says will “Drastically improve our capabilities and our efficiency for projects ranging from plastic fabrication for the food service industry to the medical industry, and everything in between.”
The Multicam 3000 series router, designed by Multicam in Dallas, Texas is designed for a number…
“HR in Hospitality” Panel to Reveal Proven Strategies for Successful Talent Mana …
Four of the nation’s top hospitality brands will gather at the 6th Annual National HR in Hospitality Conference & Expo, February 27 - 29, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, to share how they have taken a unique approach to building their organizations’ talent bench. This highly anticipated session, “Re-Building the Bench: Strategies for Improving Your Organization’s Talent Depth,” will feature an expert panel of executives from Hilton, Patina…
Payroll Software Company Partners With Club Tax Network
Deerfield Beach, Fla. December 7, 2011 – Gatekeeper Business Solutions, a leading provider of software managing labor cost will participate in the Club Tax Network 2012 Partner Conference.
Club Tax Network is excited to host its second annual Partner Conference. It returns this year with a comprehensive program for Club Tax Partners, including education in the following subjects: marketing, communications, executive searches, board governance, asset replacement, time & attendance,…
dp committed to support SCORM 2004 in the latest release of Speexx language lear …
...Compliance and global standards maintain quality and full interoperability...
Munich – Wednesday 7th December – dp (digital publishing) the global provider of the award winning corporate language training Speexx, today announced that it has received full certification in SCORM 2004 3rd edition by the eLearning industry’s certifying body, Advanced Distributed Learning Institute (ADL). dp’s compliant Speexx language learning solutions will ensure the hassle-free interoperability and reusability of its learning systems and…
Bill Ringle of AskBillRingle Sponsors Philadelphia Center City Proprietor Associ …
Philadelphia, PA - Bill Ringle, nationally known business growth strategist and the driving force behind AskBillRingle, sponsored the 2011 Philadelphia Center City Proprietors Association (CCPA) Annual Soirée, "Make Friends in High Places." The event offered Philadelphia area business professionals a chance to connect with others in extraordinary networking while enjoying hors d-oeuvres, cheese and charcuterie, spirits, and jazz entertainment by The George Weldon Trio. Ringle also offered a Small Business…
Breaking ranks - Russell Bedford welcomes revised Barnier proposals
The European Commission’s December 2010 Green Paper on Auditing, Audit Policy: Lessons from the Crisis, was viewed by many as a ‘knee-jerk’ response to the perceived role of auditors’ lack of independence in the failure to predict the global financial crisis.
In a clear attempt to break the Big Four’s dominance of the audits of European listed companies (PwC, Deloitte, Ernst & Young and KPMG together manage around 85%…
ADC African Development Corporation announces capital increase from authorized c …
ADC African Development Corporation GmbH & Co. KGaA, a rapidly growing financial services group focusing on the frontier markets of sub-Saharan Africa, announces an increase in its share capital. With the approval of the Supervisory Board, the management of the General Partner has today decided to nominally increase the share capital of currently EUR
7,646,150.00 through a partial utilization of the existing authorized capital up to EUR 8,410,764.00 by issuing up…
A.M. Best Co. Affirms A (Excellent) Rating for the Insurance Companies of Nation …
Montpelier, Vermont – A.M. Best Co. has affirmed its A (Excellent) financial strength ratings for National Life Insurance Company and Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, the two insurance companies of National Life Group.
In addition, the rating firm upgraded the issuer credit ratings for the two companies from “a” to “a+.”
The two ratings evaluate different aspects of a financial services company. The traditional financial strength rating is designed to provide…
Promotional Product Distributor Entrepreneur named Canada’s Most Power Woman 201 …
OTTAWA, ON. Canada Dec 5, 2011 01:43 PM EST (BUSINESS WIRE) — Akran Marketing announced today that Monica Channa, its Executive Director, Operations, has been awarded a spot in the 2011 Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100.
Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 award winners are honoured by the Women’s Executive Network, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement and recognition of women, for their leadership and professional achievements. The…
Expansion Announced by POLY-WOOD, Inc. For Lumber Division To Include Green Init …
Poly-Wood, Inc., leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance, eco-friendly casual outdoor furniture, announces the expansion of its Lumber Division. Founded in 1990 for the recycling of plastics into lumber, marketed under the brand name, POLYWOODTM, the division has undergone an expansion of its Indiana-based extrusion facilities and overall production capacity including heightened sustainability efforts.
“Our goal in the expansion of Poly-Wood’s Lumber Division is to better serve our…
Women Power Recognised at ET NOW-IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011
Ritu Singal, MD, Raglan Group awarded 'Woman Entrepreneur of the Year'
NR Narayana Murthy gave away the special award at the felicitation ceremony
New Delhi, 6th December, 2011: Breaking the glass ceiling, Ms. Ritu Singal embodied women power at the ET-NOW IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011 Ceremony held in Mumbai recently. For exceptionally leading Raglan Group to success, she was recognized as the ‘Woman Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the…
COUNTRY Financial Selects PolicyWriter Suite as Its Policy Administration Platfo …
Bethlehem, PA –December 6, 2011 – Adaptik Corporation, the creators of the PolicyWriter Suite, today announced that COUNTRY Financial, a Fortune 1000 insurance and financial services company based in Bloomington, Ill., has licensed Adaptik's PolicyWriter software suite to serve as the heart of its next generation personal lines policy administration platform. PolicyWriter will replace COUNTRY Financial’s legacy systems that currently support all of its personal lines business, including auto,…
New authentic integrated management-theory e-book published as an English-Japane …
Tokyo, Japan, 6 Dec 2011 – A new e-book “Structure-based Business Management: An Introduction” is available at Amazon.com (Kindle store) from November 9th in two versions: the English version and the English-Japanese hybrid version.
Companies are suffering from trying to make difficult decisions. Markets are diversified and fragmented, and supply exceeds demand. Consulting firms and IT vendors have been advocating a lot of new methodologies and technologies as…
Next generation learning content production and management insights now availabl …
The global vendor of online and mobile LCMS and digital repository solutions, eXact learning solutions, is making available - on request - a recording of its recent webinar, which attracted over 100 attendees/ participants.
The 45-minute webinar focused on the today’s issues in learning content production and the management lifecycle in large organisations. It also presented successful cases of LCMS implementation in large organisations.
The webinar showcased evidence that world-leading organisations are…
Unemployment Rate Declining, Hound Finds Nearly 1 Million Jobs Across The Nation
Pasadena, CA, December 6, 2011 - In November, the unemployment rate of U.S. dropped to 8.6 percent. According to the Labor of Bureau Statistics, it is at its lowest since March 2009, when it was 9 percent.
This doesn't seem to be good news in comparison to the harsh situations face during the 2007 recession. Analysts warn that the gains are only a starting point to recover from the 2007…
Carbonless Paper Specialist Expand Product Range With Introduction of New Produc …
Carbonless forms and carbonless paper specialists, Carbonless On Demand are expanding their product range substantially this winter with a series of new stationary lines.
The Masillion, Ohio-based company is already recognized as a premium supplier of NCR products including full color carbonless forms, blank carbonless paper and carbonless paper notepads.
After moving to much larger premises this summer, the family owned and operated Carbonless On Demand has now…
GIA Launches Free Market Intelligence Benchmarking Tool
Global Intelligence Alliance (GIA), a global strategic market intelligence and advisory group, releases a free Market Intelligence Benchmarking Self Assessment Tool for companies interested in determining how advanced their inhouse market intelligence or competitive intelligence capabilities are, as an initial first step before a full blown benchmarking program and analysis.
By answering 44 multiple-choice questions, under six categories representing the Key Success Factors outlined in the World Class Market Intelligence Roadmap…
Cash Unclaimed Hopes to Find Owners of Unclaimed Money
December 6th, 2011, Huntington Beach, Ca – According to recent reports, State and Federal Government Treasuries are holding onto billions in unclaimed money. The missing money typically comes from uncashed paychecks, child support or alimony payments, IRS refund checks, inheritance and estate funds, stocks, bonds and dividends.
The money and property held by these State and Federal Treasury offices are first reported abandoned or unclaimed by the company in question.…
Pacific Crest Group helps Blue Frog Quadruple its Profits
Interim CFO Services Help Custom Embroidery and Commercial Screen Print Company Master Key Performance Indicators to Promote Growth.
LARKSPUR, Calif. (December 06, 2011) -- Pacific Crest Group (http://www.pcg-services.com), the Bay Area service firm that optimizes finance, human resources, and IT so their clients can build their business, has just completed a project for Blue Frog, a commercial screen printing and embroidery company in San Leandro, California, that has resulted in a…
Computerworld Names Rosendin Electric's CIO Sam Lamonica to Computerworld Premie …
Lamonica Singled Out for Innovative Work in Harnessing Mobile Technology for the Job Site and Automating Back Office Operations.
SAN JOSE, Calif. (December 06, 2011) -- Sam Lamonica, CIO of Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), the nation’s largest private electrical contractor and a 100% employee-owned company, has been named to IDG’s Computerworld list of the Computerworld Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2012. Lamonica was singled out for his innovation in adapting mobile computing…
Bryson Financial Inc.- Keeping in Touch With Their Industry and Your Needs
When it comes to finances, there is no doubt hat the world is becoming a far more harsh and unpredictable landscape. With the threat of double dip recessions and stagnant economic growth haunting every single thought and conversation, tasks such as securing Health Insurance Agency or making retirement plans are mar for complex affairs than they would usually be, and so seeking professional expertise in these matters has never been…
Recent Hires Complete Ecotech Institute’s Student Services Department, Creating …
Career Services, Student Liaisons and Mentorship Programs Foster a Positive Student Experience
Denver, Colorado, December 05, 2011 - Ecotech Institute, the first and only college focused entirely on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability, today announced a growing suite of services focused on student life and success. With students coming from all walks of life across the country, Ecotech’s administration is committed to extending assistance beyond…
Secrets of Traders LLC® Announces The Trading AdvantageTM December Webinar!
Chicago, IL, December 5th, 2011: Secrets of Traders LLC® is pleased to announce Trading Advantage’sTM Special December Promotion “Take Your Best Shot” Free Webinar - Futures Trading 103: The 5 Essential Futures Trading Tips!
Everyone who wants to learn about Futures Trading should take advantage of this Special Free Webinar – and here are the Top Three Reasons to register for the Special Trading Advantage December Special: Learn how…
Hot Property One Thousand Ocean Hosts 'Hot Property' Book Signing in Boca Raton
Boca oceanfront condo rolls out the red carpet for The Kleiers, stars of HGTV’s “Selling New York” and authors of new “Hot Property” novel.
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- One Thousand Ocean, one of the hot properties mentioned in the new novel “Hot Property” by Michele, Samantha and Sabrina Kleier, recently hosted a book signing for the dynamic, mother-and-daughters real estate trio.
The Kleiers of Gumley Haft Kleier, who rose to stardom in…
Sertifi & Aljex Host Webinar to Demonstrate Integrated Electronic Signatures Fun …
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Dec. 2, 2011 – Sertifi and Aljex will host a free webinar Dec. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Central Standard Time on how to use Sertifi’s electronic signature solution that has been integrated with Aljex Software.
The webinar will provide useful insight on how sales representatives can use electronic signatures to eliminate paper and faxing for rate confirmations, carrier packages and other sales and human resources agreements, said Tom…
AAA backs Belize as good bet for real estate investment
Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) has produced a report on Belize that reveals there are significant opportunities for real estate investment in the ex-British colony.
Boston, MA, December 03, 2011 - Belize currently offers some great opportunities for real estate investment, according to alternative investment advocacy group, Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).
The analysts at AAA claim that tourism is booming in the ex-British colony, due to its unique Caribbean atmosphere, beautiful unspoilt islands…
Avant Capital Partners Closes Multiple Bridge Loans in NY, FL, TX & CT
Avant Capital Partners (AVANT), a leading Greenwich CT based lender, closed a series of bridge loans in the 2nd & 3rd quarters of 2011. AVANT is a direct lender in the bridge loan space doing deals from $1,000,000 to $15,000,000 in target markets. The company is focused upon lending within the northeast corridor and major markets in Florida, Texas and California.
The completed transactions include:
Acquisition loans to purchase bank owned, underperforming…
FRANCORP CHAIRMAN EDUCATES BUSINESSES AROUND THE WORLD ON FRANCHISE EXPANSION
Francorp Chairman, Don Boroian, will be presenting a seminar at the Franchise India 2011 Expo on December 2-3, 2011 at the Hotel Ashok, New Delhi, India. This show is organized by Franchise India Bloomberg UTV with support from LIMA (International Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association) and the IFA (Indian Franchise Association). The two day platform will provide extensive learning for all prospective and existing franchisors and franchise professionals in…
An Introduction to Business Process Blueprinting in SAP Solution Manager 7.1
Solution Manager Expert Posts New Article — “An Introduction to Business Process Blueprinting in SAP Solution Manager 7.1”.
Dedham, Massachusetts
SAPexperts announces a new article, “An Introduction to Business Process Blueprinting in SAP Solution Manager 7.1” available in their Solution Manager Expert knowledgebase.
This article uncovers what’s new with Business Process Blueprinting (BPB) 1.0. See how SAP Solution Manager 7.1 revitalizes the use of blueprinting in the SAP system, as well as how…
Moderate Gains for U.S. Market Predicted by Global Partners Securities
The bulk of American financial analysts maintain high expectations for continued domestic economic recovery. While the crisis in Europe has tempered some initial enthusiasm, the fact remains that so many strong U.S. companies are now operating at almost unheard of price to earnings ratios. These companies are in solid financial positions, whether they hold on to their liquid assets or use them for expansion, hiring, research and development or…
