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Celtic Bank Hires Jim Harris as Regional Vice President/Business Development Off …
Celtic Bank recently announced that it has hired Jim Harris as regional vice president/SBA business development for Central and Northern California. “We’re excited to grow within the California market, it is an appropriate next step,” said Reese Howell, Jr. chief executive officer of Celtic Bank.
A graduate of California State University, Sacramento, Mr. Harris’ background in financial services management began as a stockbroker in the mid 1980s, moved to retail bank…
Mexico Mortgage Company Finance North America Receives Top Funding Award for 3rd …
November 5, 2008. SAN DIEGO. Finance North America, the leader in Mexico mortgage Options for US and Canadian citizens has been awarded Top Funding Producer with GE Finance through the first three quarters of 2008. This is the 4th consecutive year the company has been awarded with the honor.
“It’s a difficult process which requires a thorough understanding of the complete intricacies of the loan and Mexican Title…
Carew International Announces 2009 DPS Sales Training Open Enrollment Schedule
Carew International, a leader in sales training and development, has announced its 2009 schedule for open enrollment Dimensions of Professional Selling (DPS) training seminars:
February 18-20, Dallas, TX, Renaissance Dallas Hotel
* Includes bonus negotiations program - Defending the Price
June 10-12 , Cincinnati, OH, Great Wolf Lodge
October 21-23, Ft. Myers, FL, Sanibel Harbour Resort
Dimensions of Professional Selling sales training seminar is the industry standard for improving sales skills and Carew International’s…
Pet Owners Cut-out Luxuries to Meet Pet Healthcare Needs in Downturn
Despite recession, a specialist pet insurer, Animal Friends Insurance, is reporting a 40 percent increase in pet owners purchasing insurance policies to care for the health and wellbeing of their pets.
A startling fact found in research done by Sainsbury’s Finance in September, shows that 1.6 million pet owners have had to put down at least one pet dog or cat in the last five years because of not being able…
Basware Collects Two Prestigious Industry Accolades at Kofax Partner of the Year …
Basware has been awarded with two prestigious accolades at the 2008 Kofax Partner of the Year Awards, as a result of its strong global sales and high levels of technical expertise.
Basware UK Ltd has been named Kofax Certified Solutions Partner of the year for the EMEA North region at the Transform 2008 conference in Athens, the annual Kofax partner conference which brings together leading data capture and information delivery specialists…
IFSB adopts two new prudential standards for the Islamic financial services indu …
Kuala Lumpur, November 4, 2008 – In its' 13th meeting on 29 October 2008, held in Dubai, UAE, the Council of the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB)approved the adoption of two exposure drafts as Standards. These are:
1.Capital Adequacy Requirements for Sukuk Securitisation and Real Estate Investment
2.Guiding Principles on Governance for Islamic Collective Investment Scheme
Both documents will be available for download from the IFSB website by the end of 2008.
The meeting was chaired by H.E. Dr.…
Univenture to Showcase Eco-Friendly Packaging Products at EMPACK Madrid
Innovative Packaging Solutions for Responsible Packaging Choices
Marysville, OH -- November 3, 2008 -- Univenture, Inc. is the award winning inventor and manufacturer of a comprehensive and unique product line of eco-friendly packaging and printing solutions, document and CD/DVD media storage, presentation and mailing products. For the past 20 years, the company has designed and developed creative packaging alternatives that are environmentally responsible with improved functionality and cost effectiveness.…
PENTAGON 2000SQL™ unveils the feature-rich Shipping Manager
Pentagon 2000SQL™ will provide an integrated, multi-carrier shipping solution.
New York, New York, October 27, 2008 -- released the highly anticipated Shipping Manager, a fully integrated, multi-carrier shipping automation solution. With the Shipping Manager users will be able to quickly and effectively manage all of their shipping needs from one integrated platform. Whether your shipping operations require only a few small parcels with one carrier or several truckloads with multiple…
World property market slide worsens
As financial markets tumble, the world’s housing markets have continued to slide during the year to end-Q2 2008. Inflation-adjusted house prices fell in 21 out of the 33 countries for which there is up-to-date published data.
The Baltics, the US, the UK and Ireland led the global decline during the year to end-Q2 2008, the latest date for which comprehensive global statistics are available.
The biggest house price declines…
Rating methodologies and challenge of maintaining solvency among pressing issues …
Kuala Lumpur, 1 November 2008 - Rating methodologies and the challenge of maintaining solvency are among pressing issues for the Takâful and Retakâful industy, which are important in managing the risks inherent in the industry. These two issues are the subject of the following two seminars which the Islamic Financial Services Board (IFSB) is organising. The Monetary Authority of Singapore is hosting the Seminars which will be held…
New Bersin study affirms Cornerstone OnDemand’s position as a talent management …
Employee Performance Management report praises Cornerstone’s software suite for global capabilities, user experience, breadth and configurability.
In the most thorough analysis to date of employee performance management systems, a new study from industry analyst firm Bersin & Associates reinforces Cornerstone OnDemand’s position as a leading solution provider in the category. The report praises Cornerstone not only for the company’s impressive growth, extensive global capabilities and committed client focus, but also for…
Fischtechnik International Engineering to exhibit technology for recirculating a …
31 October 2008 – Recirculating aquaculture systems that enable intensive fish production at low levels of water consumption are the chief focus of Fischtechnik International Engineering GmbH’s presentation at EuroTier 2008 from 11 to 14. November in Hannover, Germany.
Sustainable fish farming as a supplement to natural resources is playing a more and more important role when it comes to meeting the increasing demand for fish worldwide. Experts confirm that recirculating…
SharedPlan Software releases Pro 5: Project Management Software for Mac OS X, Wi …
Boulder, CO, USA October 30, 2008 ‒ SharedPlan Software Inc., today announced the immediate availability of version 5.0 of SharedPlan Pro project management software for Mac OS X and Windows, with a number of new capabilities for improved team collaboration and simplified planning of large projects.
SharedPlan Professional 5.0 delivers the following new enhancements:
* Improved cost management - Costs are now managed throughout the entire project with…
IKEA selects Giunti Labs as a preferred supplier of e-learning
Europe’s leading learning and mobile content management solution provider and bespoke content producer, Giunti Labs, has been chosen as one of the limited number of official providers for e-learning content production services for the next two years to the Scandinavia-based, home furnishing products retailer, IKEA.
The continuing growth of e-learning within IKEA prompted the company to identify up to five high quality e-learning suppliers which can provide e-learning materials using learning…
Canadian MEMS Foundry was named as a finalist for Global Business Award
Edmonton, Alberta, October 30, 2008 – Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS Manufacturer, was a finalist for the Export Development Canada (EDC) Global Business of the Year award presented by the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters.
The Edmonton based MEMS Foundry was recognized for the success of a Canadian company adapting product and sales techniques to develop new export markets during the last five years.
“Globally, Micralyne has held an excellent track…
Business leaders set to gather for key Indo-international summit
The countdown to the first Indian chapter of the world’s largest and most respected series of leadership events has begun, with distinguished leaders and personalities including Kishore Biyani, Steve Forbes and Anil Kumble addressing a large audience of Indian and international business leaders.
Mumbai, October ‘08: Leaders in India is a three day forum dedicated entirely to the business community, and is expected to be India’s largest single meeting point of…
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Upgrades Global Learning System with Cornerstone OnDem …
International hotel and leisure giant to use Cornerstone Learning for training and developing its employees around the world.
Cornerstone OnDemand Inc., a leader in on-demand, integrated talent management software and services, today announced that Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT), one of the world’s largest hotel and leisure companies, will use Cornerstone’s learning and development platform, Cornerstone Learning, to train and develop its employees around the globe.
Starwood…
Ubisense Ranked number 2 Fastest Growing Technology Company in the UK in the 200 …
Ubisense attributes its 15324% Percent Revenue Growth to its World beating precise real-time location system driving huge costs out of the businesses of its’ customers delivering an ROI in less than 12 months for companies like, BMW, Cummins, Honda and Boeing.
Cambridge, UK Oct 29 2008 — Ubisense today announced that it ranked Number two in the 2008 Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology companies…
DMC Software Solutions finds ways for small businesses to survive by improving e …
Small to medium businesses are most at risk in the current economic climate and this is why award winning Sage Business Partner, DMC Software Solutions is supporting efficiency drives at for small businesses by offering affordable software integration across all departments.
In the current economic climate it’s not just the government striving to help small businesses. DMC Software have recognised that, for small businesses in particular, an affordable software solution with…
K&N 2008 SEMA Booth to Give Away K&N Themed 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hot Wheels
K&N Filter's 2008 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Marketing Association) booth next week will be located in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall, booth location number 22943.
On Wednesday, November 5th from 10:30 am until noon Hot Wheels designer Jerry Thienprasiddhi will autograph and give away 1000 limited edition K&N 1970 Plymouth Barracuda collector cars. He will be back for another session on Thursday, November 6th from 1:30 pm until 3 pm.
Other…
Veterans Comfort Home Receives $38,000 from Trusant Technologies Eagle Classic G …
Columbia, MD. Trusant Technologies, a service-disabled veteran-owned company hosted the inaugural Trusant Technologies Eagle Classic golf tournament on September 19, 2008 to help care for families of injured veterans. Over 120 people played golf raising over $38,000 for the Fisher House, an organization that provides “comfort homes” for families visiting their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment after having been injured while serving their country.
Joe DiGangi and Vince…
Lincroft.co.uk announces to offer quick offshore company formation and registrat …
London, Monday, October 27, 2008: A leading British integrated business solution provider, Lincroft associates ltd has announced to offer quick offshore company registration services (IBC) to companies, government and corporations worldwide. With the provision of Lincroft offshore company set–up services, the business owners will get the right solution, proper guidelines and optimum support for their offshore company formation which will reduce half their burden.
The Lincroft offshore company formation services…
FERNBACH-Software joins Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN)
Luxembourg & Frankfurt, 21 October 2008 – FERNBACH-Software, a global leader providing sophisticated component-based solutions is pleased to announce that it has joined the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN).
BIAN’s goal is to enable banks to rapidly adapt their IT systems to accommodate strategic and operational business changes and to enhance interoperability between banks. To achieve this, BIAN seeks to accelerate the adoption of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) in the…
AMERICANA COMMUNITY BANK OFFERS IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION TIPS
Identity theft can be a nightmare. That’s why this Halloween, Americana Community Bank is encouraging consumers to follow some simple steps in order to avoid an identity theft nightmare.
Identity theft, the fastest growing type of fraud, involves more than the misuse of a Social Security number; it can also include credit card and mail fraud. Fraudsters are continually developing innovative ways to steal consumer’s personal information.
“The greater the…
Digging Up the Past – Finding The Oldest Hanix Excavator in the UK
Excavator experts, Hanix Europe, are celebrating 20 years trading in the UK. To mark the success, they launched an appeal to find the oldest working Hanix excavator in the country and discovered one of their very first machines still going strong. The N220 mini excavator owned and operated from new by EPS Hire Centres in West Yorkshire was made in 1988. Used continuously since then, the 20…
acm europe invited to the Ferrari Racing Days at the Nürburgring
acm europe has invited the winners of their lottery to the Ferrari Racing Days 2008 at the Nürburgring, Germany - one of the most famous racetracks ever. At the weekend from 2nd to 4th October 2008 the weather was so diversified as the Nürburgring itself. Nevertheless the Kessel Racing Team, the winners of the lottery and the Ferrari Fans all over Europe has been in high spirits.
You find impressions from…
Univenture to Feature Green Products and Solutions at GRAPH EXPO
Eco-Friendly EnvyPak™ Mailing Products, Printing and Fulfillment Capabilities for the Graphic Communications Industry
Marysville, OH – October 23, 2008 -- Univenture, Inc., is the award winning inventor and manufacturer of a wide array of eco-friendly products for direct mail, digital and document storage and packaging. The company will feature its comprehensive line of eco-friendly products and solutions at Graph Expo on October 26-29 at McCormick Place South in Chicago, IL…
New reference book helps state and local administrators with the contracting pro …
NEW YORK (Oct. 23, 2008)... Federal contracting officials have a comprehensive resource in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to guide them through the arduous contracting process; however, until now there has been no such counterpart for state and local government agencies. Contracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies is the first reference book of its kind specifically designed to provide state and local administrators with a concise authoritative…
Corporate America Moving IT Operations Offshore to Ease Financial Bind
Despite Criticism, U.S. Firms Look to Outsource More Information Technology Jobs Overseas, Says CEO of Outsourcing Advisors Alsbridge Inc.
October 22, 2008, Dallas, Texas - A Dallas based global company has its finger on the pulse of America's outsourcing plans. And "that pulse is beating a lot faster right now," says Ben Trowbridge, CEO and founder of Alsbridge, Inc.
With insight gained from years of advising companies on their sourcing plans, Trowbridge…
Former Euronet Manager Lars Oro joins paysafecard
Lars Oro brings vast experience from the prepaid payment industry to the expanding company
• International background key to future expansion projects
London/Vienna 23rd October 2008 – paysafecard, one of Europe’s most successful alternative payment methods for the Internet, has announced the appointment of Lars Oro, an expert for prepaid payment solutions. Lars Oro will promote paysafecard’s planned international expansion. Formerly, Lars Oro was Country Manager for Spain at Euronet Worldwide Inc.,…
UniKeep to Showcase Eco-Friendly Products at Print Solutions Conference & Expo 2 …
Green Solutions for Print and Ad Specialty Distributors, Creatives and Agencies
Marysville, OH -- October 22, 2008 -- UniKeep LLC, a Univenture company, is the award-winning designer and manufacturer of innovative, patented and environmentally friendly products for digital and document storage, presentation, organization and packaging. The company will feature its comprehensive eco-friendly product line in Booth #1127 at the Print Solutions Conference & Expo 2008 on October 23-25 in Hall…
SecureUSA Develops Solution to Increase Life Cycle of Anti Terrorist Vehicle Bar …
Atlanta, GA, SecureUSA announced today the release of a new module to eliminate lifecycle and power issues associated with the MP5000 portable vehicle barrier. The new module can be easily and quickly installed in the field, providing a cost effective solution for rehabilitating malfunctioning access control equipment.
Many organizations have purchased mobile vehicle barriers to provide a temporary physical perimeter for high profile events, only to find that the power…
Revolutionary Cold Calling Approach Helps Realtors Find Success Even in Tough Ti …
Realtor utilizes Unlock The Game's authentic conversation Mindset over old sales script method
CALABASAS, CA, October 23, 2008 -- Recent end-of-day bells on Wall Street may have been a death knell for cold calling scripts, and many North American Realtors. But a growing group of innovative Realtors are utilizing Unlock The Game's approach to sales and cold calling to help them to continue to sell homes and investment properties even in…
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance to Offer Free Online Training Video Series
D. Victoria Virtual Assistance a multimedia virtual assistant provider offering podcasting and training video services announces a Free Online Training Video series called “D. Victoria Presents: Mastering Microsoft Office 2007.”
Microsoft Office is a software suite which includes Word, Excel and Access, programs commonly used in many of today’s small businesses. Microsoft Office 2007 is an updated version of the popular software suite. This newer version offers many new…
SCHWAB CHARITABLE REPORTS INCREASED GRANTING DESPITE CREDIT CRISIS
SAN FRANCISCO, October 21, 2008—Schwab Charitable, one of the country’s largest and fastest growing national donor-advised funds with 12,000 donors and nearly $2 billion in assets, announced today that grants to charities during the third quarter of 2008 were up 12 percent from 2007 levels.
The increased giving, which comes as turmoil on Wall Street has cut contributions to nonprofits nationwide, demonstrates one of the most compelling features of donor-advised funds—namely…
CT Better Business Bureau urges students learn financial responsibility
Fewer than half know how to manage credit & finances
Wallingford, CT - October 21, 2008 – More than half of teenaged students get a failing grade when it comes to looking after their own finances, and the result for many is an unmanageable debt load.
According to Connecticut Better Business Bureau President, Paulette Hotton Scarpetti, parents can serve as role models for sound financial habits.
“It isn’t enough for young adults…
First Western Trust Bank Opens New Office in Fort Collins
Fort Collins – October 21, 2008 – First Western Trust Bank, the West’s premier private bank and trust company, has enhanced its operations in Northern Colorado with the opening of a new office in Fort Collins.
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The new location at 3003 E. Harmony Road, Suite 200, is a full-service office, providing private banking, investment management, personal trust, and wealth planning for high net worth individuals, their families and their businesses.
To…
Global Financial Crisis Takes Center Stage at Socially Responsible Investment In …
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO—October 21, 2008— Socially responsible investment industry leaders will focus considerable attention on the global financial crisis at the 19th annual SRI in the Rockies Conference October 26-28, 2008.
A record 720 participants are expected to converge on The Fairmont Chateau Whistler, in Whistler, British Columbia. Several of the scheduled conference sessions will feature experts discussing how socially conscious investors can help to reshape the future of the…
Tophotelprojects.com®: More than 270 new top hotel construction projects added i …
International database offers data of over 2,800 hotel projects worldwide
Hamburg/Germany – Oct 21, 2008 - Tophotelprojects.com®, the international database for top hotel construction projects, have added more than 270 new luxury and first class hotel projects since September. Over 780 hotel project data sheets have been updated within the last six weeks. In total, tophotelprojects.com® offers 2,869 luxury and first class hotel projects around the world – each with all…
Chandigarh firm keeps an eye on American obesity
For an America that is growing obese by each passing day, advanced healthcare policies are attaining utmost importance. While some like Barak Obama are harping on health insurance and Hillary Clinton is wooing voters with lesser outsourcing to India, American companies are still gung-ho on India.
And it is not for outsourcing that American biggies are dependent on India. Based in the suburbs of Chicago, one-year old startup Engagement Health…
Micralyne named one of Alberta’s Top 40 Employers for Third Year in a Row
Edmonton, Alberta, October 20, 2008 – Micralyne Inc., a world leading independent MEMS Foundry, has been named one of “Alberta’s Top 40 Employers” for 2009 by Mediacorp Canada, for the third year in a row.
The Edmonton based MEMS Manufacturer was recognized for its unique working environment and perks offered to its employees such as:
• Profit sharing plans
• RSP contribution matching
• Flexible hours
• “Extra Day Off” program
• Corporate Challenges
• Company Golf Tournament
• Fresh Fruit Fridays
• Monthly Birthday Celebrations
• Frequent contests…
ESS AND ATRION INTERNATIONAL EXTEND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE REPORTING AND PRODUCT CO …
Global EH&S sustainability and product compliance software leaders expand their partner ecosystems to deliver enhanced value to clients
TEMPE, Arizona and Montreal, Quebec. – October 20, 2008 – ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, and Atrion International, a leading provider of product compliance solutions, jointly announced a strategic partnership today. The newly formed partnership will extend both ESS’ and…
Market Wary Young Professionals Advised to Look at Retirement Savings
401k and Roth IRAs are Still Safe Savings Options
RALEIGH, N.C. (October 17, 2008) – For many young professionals, saving for retirement is not a high priority. And now, with the economy experiencing extreme fluctuation, the odds have become even less so. Despite the temptation to steer clear, Dale Merritt, financial advisor for Banyan Rock & Talent, suggests now is the ideal time to take advantage of corporate 401(k)s and…
Giunti Labs presents, at two major US conferences, its new Online and Mobile lea …
Leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, Giunti Labs, is playing a key role in this year’s ‘Learning 2008’ conference, being held in Orlando, Florida, from 26th to 29th October. The event – which has attracted over 1,600 delegates - is organised by the corporate learning think tank, The Masie Center, and chaired by Elliott Masie, an internationally recognised futurist, analyst, researcher and humorist on technology, business, learning and…
Home Inventory Company Marks 4th Year; Launches New Business with Database Websi …
Hartman Inventory, LLC reaches its 4th year milestone and launches a new business by introducing its new web site. This culminates a 9-month project creating an inventory turnkey business package, Hartman Inventory Systems.
Known for creativity in design and technology, Zent Consulting was chosen to develop this all-inclusive marketing package. In addition to the website, Zent also created the e-newsletter template and blog page header, plus print brochures and…
Twin Translations’ Judy Jenner Elected Board Member of Nevada Interpreters and T …
Las Vegas, NV (October 15, 2008) Judy Jenner of Las Vegas-based Twin Translations, a boutique translation business owned by two seasoned language professionals, joins the board of directors of the recently formed Nevada Interpreters and Translators Association (NITA). “I am honored to be part of such a dynamic group that is bound to shape the future of the translation and interpretation industry in the Nevada,” said Judy Jenner, Principal of…
Precision Equipment announces enhanced hydraulic repair capabilities in the DC M …
Precision Equipment and Hydraulics has expanded its capabilities and capacity to include custom fabrication of hydraulic cylinder seals, rods, hoses and other parts that have become obsolete and unavailable. Equipment owners can obtain substantial savings by having their hydraulic cylinders rebuilt instead of replacing them.
Providing local drop off service in Sterling, Virginia as well as on-site repair and maintenance services, Precision Equipment and Hydraulics saves additional money by minimizing the…
Boettcher Group, Inc. Receives Commercial Financing From Celtic Bank
Celtic Bank recently closed a commercial loan for Woodcraft franchisee, Boettcher Group, a retail company that provides woodworking tools and supplies. Located in Ventura, California, Woodcraft is delighted to offer their products and services to woodworking professionals and hobbyists in the surrounding area. Wendy Boettcher, President of the company “applauds Celtic’s even-keeled approach to being duly diligent while still working to support the small business owner.”
Headquartered in Salt Lake…
Veteran Trading Receives Working Capital Financing From Celtic Bank
Celtic Bank recently closed a $750,000 asset-based working capital line of credit for Veterans Trading Co., LLC. Located in Park City, Utah Veteran Trading is a service-disabled and veteran-owned distributor of electronic components to the aerospace and defense industry.
Celtic Bank offers working capital solutions nationwide and can be reached at (801) 320-6564 or dgodfrey@celticbank.com.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, and loan production offices in California, Celtic Bank supports…
Questrade ranked fastest-growing online brokerage
Independent research firm Investor Economics places Questrade in top spot as Canada’s fastest-growing online brokerage for Q1 and Q2, 2008
Toronto, ON (October 16th, 2008) – Once again, Questrade Inc. has been rated as Canada’s fastest growing online brokerage, according to Investor Economics’ Retail Brokerage Report. The report, which was published in September and covers the second quarter of 2008, examines all aspects of the Canadian online discount brokerage industry.
Edward Kholodenko,…
