Press Releases by Category Business, Economy, Finances, Banking & Insurance
OpticFit Expands Storage Facility to Accommodate Demand
Los Angeles, California – (15 December 2009) – OpticFit has announced plans to increase its optical fiber storage facility in 2011. The company says the decision is based on the continued demand of transceivers in the market.
More and more fiber optics provider are taking advantage of the improved demand for communications networks products, improved economy, and business continuity. Wireless networks are critical aspects for business communication today. Wireless saves organizations…
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is on the Move...Literally
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) has new digs in Downtown Clearwater's Cleveland Street District.
Clearwater, FL August 26, 2009 - On September 1st, Clearwaterans will see a new look and location for the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce office. CRCC will be moving to their new digs located at 401 Cleveland Street right next to the Capitol Theater in Downtown Clearwater's Cleveland Street District (on the corner…
GUTX launches new e-commerce website
Gutx, supplier of electronic and printer consumable products, has launched an e-commerce site at gutxdirect.co. uk. The website is an online store that provides access for clients to more than 1,000 products. The portfolio of products includes compatible, remanufactured and OEM ink and toner cartridges for many top printer brands. Gutx also supplies photography grade memory cards including MicroSD, Compact Flash, Sony Memory Sticks and various electronics and gadgets.
According to…
Russell Bedford International adds a network firm in Kazakhstan
Russell Bedford International has selected Business Consulting as its Kazakh member firm, representing one of the first steps in the global audit network's expansion into Central Asia.
Business Consulting is an independent audit practice, established in 2007 in Almaty, the largest city and commercial capital of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The firm is licensed as an audit practice by the Ministry of Finance, it is a member of the Chamber of…
Geoden Agency and Herdens merge to form GH Consultants Limited
(1st December 2009) The existing successful legal agencies, Geoden Agency and Herdens are today announcing their intention to merge as from the 1st January 2010. The two firms have worked together for a number of years and see this as an opportunity to rationalise operations and administration whilst providing the opportunity to expand in to new business areas.
The new firm will be known as GH Consultants Ltd, although…
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Arts Foundation Form …
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Clearwater Arts Foundation are developing a closer partnership, which they believe will enhance the community through the infusion of the arts and boardroom boundaries of the business community.
Clearwater, FL, August 17, 2009 - Studies have shown that art has a significant economic impact on the economy. Knowing that cultural institutions are a key part of economic revitalization, the Clearwater…
QUORiON Boxen Achieves Certification for Swedish Cash Register Legislation
The Swedish cash register legislation becomes effective 1 January 2010. It stipulates that anyone who sells goods and services in return for cash payments must have a certified cash register. This rule is the result of legislation that the Swedish Parliament enacted (2007:592). The purpose is to protect serious business owners, who conduct cash transactions against unfair competition.
To enforce the new legislation every POS system manufacturer who…
Crescent Bancshares to raise $15m for bank acquisition in Chicago
Chicago, IL December 14st, 2009 - Crescent Bancshares Inc. announces the kick-off for its capital raise process. The bank focused on the needs of minority communities in the Chicago-land area, plans to open doors for operation in 2010. “ We hope to operate our first branch in the City of Chicago in early to mid 2010” said Fawad Butt, the Managing Partner of Zeus Capital Advisers. Mr. Butt’s company is…
Global crisis changes face of the Russian retail industry
Russia’s exposure to the global financial crisis had become unquestionable by the end of 2008. After years of dynamic development, a result of the country’s stable economic growth, rising incomes and expansion of modern retail channels, the Russian economy started slowing down to encounter severe after-effects of the economic downturn in 2009.
After several years of booming consumption, the Russian retail sector has been exposed to one of its hardest…
Pai Solebille forays into mobile phone retail space via Obil Mobiles
Pai Solebille, an IT consultancy company has decided to expand the operations of Obil Mobiles. Obil Mobiles, a retailer of mobile phones and accessories is privately funded by Pai Solebille.
Cambridge, 14th December 2009 - Pai Solebille founded in 2006 at Cambridge operates in the IT Consultancy and social media sector. Most of the clients of Pai Solebille are from the telecoms domain.
Pai Solebille’s extensive expertise in the social media sector…
Russell Bedford admits Marikon Audit as its first member firm in Uzbekistan
In one of the global accounting group's first steps into Central Asia, Russell Bedford International has appointed Uzbek CPA firm Marikon Audit LLC as a member of its network.
Marikon Audit is an independent audit and tax consulting practice, established in 2000 in Tashkent, the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan. It is one of around 50 firms in the country that are licensed as audit practices, and one of…
Minneapolis Entrepreneur Provides Small Business Owners the Benefit of Time
Minneapolis, MN – Local small business owner announces the launch of her business and website, Linda’s Administrative Support Services, to help small business owners and entrepreneurs gain back time by partnering with a virtual assistant.
Over the past year, Linda Faust began brainstorming ideas on how she could earn a living from home doing what she loved most and had accomplished for years in the corporate world. Having…
Debt Settlement America Welcomes Back Manager of Business Development Systems
Debt Settlement America is pleased to announce Lacey Stephen as Manager of Business Development Systems. In this new role, Ms. Stephen will be working in a variety of capacities, including assisting the Director of Marketing and Consulting with statistical analysis and forecasting, assisting affiliate companies with implementation of new products and services, and assisting with supervision of the debt consultant department. Lacey Stephen brings a combination of company and industry…
Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association (CT REIA) Announces Webinar With R …
The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing a 90-minute webinar with Robert Shemin. This event will take place on Tuesday, December 15th, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Access number to this webinar will be given once registered for the event. Robert will be teaching his keys to investing in today's real estate market.
Robert recently spoke at the CT REIA Annual Real Estate Conference and Trade Show. The…
The New Dimension for Aquaculture in Vietnam
ILDEX Vietnam Aquaculture Conference 2010 to discuss a new dimension for aquaculture in Vietnam as Vietnam needs to move quickly toward sustainable aquaculture before it is too late. The aquaculture industry forum will take place on March 25, 2010, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Vietnam’s aquaculture industry is one of the largest and most rapidly growing aquaculture industries in the world. The country exports billions of dollars of aquatic…
Best Integrated Home System Award From Leading Home Automation Manufacturer Give …
DSI Entertainment Systems is a 3rd time Recipient of Crestron’s Integration Awards
Los Angeles,CA - December 05, 2009 -- DSI Entertainment Systems, a leading electronic systems contractor specializing in home theater systems, media rooms, and home automation, won Crestron’s “Best Integrated Home System” Award for 2009, a prestigious award from the leading manufacturer in the home automation, systems integration, and controls industry. The winning home is a contemporary Malibu beachfront…
Dr. Joedrecka Brown Speaks at Clearwater Chamber of Commerce’s Women’s Expo
The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce is having their upcoming Women's Expos to bring women-owned businesses, as well as women professionals of the business community, the ability to connect to each other -- a needed activity in today's business environment.
Clearwater, FL, August 4, 2009 - The Clearwater Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) is continuing their mission of bringing the business community together, this time focusing on women. …
Auto Franchise Interest Shifts From Dealers to Maintenance
Tampa, Florida (Web Distribution), December 10, 2009 – Auto franchises have both tanked and thrived in 2009. As auto dealership franchises tanked, auto franchises including auto maintenance have thrived.
"In 2009 there was a noticeable increase of interest in auto franchises focused on maintaining vehicles. From auto body shops, oil and lube job franchises and tire franchises, the industry has seen a noticeable increase in activity," Robert Melillo, president,…
University of Nebraska Partners with Top Career Education Provider, Career Athle …
Career Athletes to Provide Nebraska’s Current and Alumni Athletes with Mentoring, Job Placement and Career Development
– Career Athletes, the leading career education and resource provider for graduating and alumni collegiate athletes, announces a new partnership with the University of Nebraska. Under the terms of the partnership, Career Athletes will become Nebraska’s official career education provider, supplying its student-athlete graduates with the tools necessary as they transition from the playing field…
Study: UK VAT INCREASE JANUARY 2010: NEGATIVE EFFECTS ANTICIPATED BY RETAILERS A …
Industry snapshot indicates how return to 17.5% standard rate VAT will affect retailers, producers and consumers.
London, 7th December 2009: UK consumers could face a double hit when VAT goes back up to 17.5% on 1st January 2009. According to a recent study by SEMPORA Consulting, London, around a third of retailers are looking at using the opportunity to make additional price increases on top of the VAT increase. There…
Orphaned Children and Authors of the Bestselling Book “The Kids Are All Right” P …
Liz and Diana Welch, bestselling authors of the Kids are All Right and daughters of late soap star Ann Williams have partnered with a national team of lawyers to ensure parents have affordable access to name guardians for their kids in advance of tragedy so what happened to them never happens to other children. Darlynn Morgan is an Orange County Estate Planning Lawyer.
Newport Beach, CA., December 7…
Axience strengthens its leadership, management and global reach with appointment …
09th December 2009 – Dr. Ganesh Mani, President of Global Innovation Center, Inc. in Pittsburgh has joined Axience as an advisor and liaison representative of Axience in the US. Axience is an India-based specialist business services firm providing investment research, business intelligence, financial modeling, analytic and desktop research services to the financial services industry, including buy-side and sell-side firms, other corporate institutions and consultancies.
Ganesh Mani joins the team when Axience…
SulekhaB2B.com Crosses Half a Million Registered Member Base in India
SulekhaB2B.com, the fastest growing SBU of Sulekha.com recently crossed half a million registered Member base in India. Sulekha B2B is one of the most popular B2B portal connecting millions of buyers and suppliers to trade and transact globally. Sulekha B2B provides an easy online platform to suppliers to promote their company and products globally and enables buyers to find and reach new sourcing partners easily and effectively.
In the past few…
Explore the all new 2010 Porsche Panamera at Napleton Porsche of Westmont
Westmont, IL, November 27, 2009 – The all new 2010 Porsche Panamera is available at Napleton Porsche of Westmont, a leading Chicago area dealership for new and used Porsche vehicles in Westmont, Illinois.
The newest member of the Porsche family, the 2010 Porsche Panamera ,a four-door performance luxury sedan is available in three well equipped models – Panamera S, Panamera 4S and Panamera Turbo. The Panamera is a highly sophisticated…
RT Outsourcing Wins Deloitte Awards Three Times Consecutively
RT Outsourcing Services Limited, one of the leading names in Reverse Logistics (After-Sales Support Services) has yet again managed to win Deloitte Technology Fast 50 and Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific awards. This is the 3rd consecutive win. Winning these prestigious awards RT stands tall in the entire Electronic Industry. These awards are the most sought after and many big names vie for it.
This time it was the 5th Deloitte…
Evo Magazine honors Lotus Evora with Car of the Year Award
Lotus Palm Beach ,the leading dealer of new Lotus cars and used performance cars in West Palm Beach, FL near Miami is pleased to announce that the new Lotus Evora has won the coveted “Car of the Year” award announced by EVO magazine. The new Evora beat models from manufacturers like Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin to earn U.K's top trophy.
The road test to find…
2010 Ford Fusion receives Motor Trend's Car of the Year award
Ford of Ocala the leading Leesburg Ford dealer for new Ford cars, trucks, SUVs and used cars in Ocala, Florida is proud to inform that the 2010 Ford Fusion has been awarded the Car of the Year 2010 by Motor Trend magazine. The latest award is yet another feather in Fusion's already crowded hat. Ford of Ocala stocks and sells the award-winning Ford Fusion, which also enjoys the reputation as…
The All New Nissan Altima for 2010
MVP Nissan of Exton,a premier full-service New Nissan and Used Car dealership near Wilmington previews the all-new Nissan Altima which has been re-invented inside and out for 2010. Nissan Altima, which had been ranked as the segment leader in the 2009 J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study (IQS) has been given a whole new look. For 2010, Nissan Altima can boast of refined exterior styling, refurbished interiors and…
Tradecision 4.7: new version of Tradecision now available
Los Altos, CA – December 7, 2009 – Alyuda Research, one of the world’s leading providers of trading and forecasting software, today announced the immediate availability of a new version of its professional trading software, Tradecision 4.7.
Leveraging on the many features built into the previous version, this latest release contains both improvements in functionality and new distinctive features:
• TD Ameritrade data feed is now supported
• Order types (market, stop, limit,…
Taiwan resumes positive economic growth in the 4th quarter of 2009
The Directorate-General of Budget, Accounting and Statistics (DGBAS) released its latest economic forecast on November 26 that Taiwan’s economy—after resuming positive growth in the fourth quarter of this year following a downturn of 15 months—is expected to achieve 6.89-percent growth in the last quarter of this year and 8.96-percent in the first quarter of next year. The DGBAS has revised up Taiwan’s projected economic growth for 2010 to 4.39 percent,…
Nation’s Fastest Growing Virtual Assistant Firm Cuts New Client Rates to Help Th …
December 7, 2009 – Pittsburgh, PA, USA - In a recession, responsible companies look for ways to cut costs. Often they are forced to lay off staff members, or put a freeze on hiring new employees, but that does not mean that they still do not have the workload. The employees who remain can be left to pick up double the work, which leads to decreased productivity and morale. How…
Popular Restaurant TOUCAN'S Announces Grand Re-Opening
Toucan’s, one of Mexico Beach’s most popular restaurants, welcomes guests with new owners, new management, a new menu, and a new website, ToucansMexicoBeachFL.com. The new owners, who purchased the restaurant earlier this year, strive to maintain the laid-back charm of the popular restaurant while setting new standards for quality and service.
The embattled restaurant had struggled in recent years. The new owners and management staff are excited by this new opportunity.…
Business Coaching Has An Amazing Return On Investment
White paper from Von Gehr Consulting Group consolidates years of information on the positive effects of business coaching.
Branford, CT -- Business coaching is one of the fastest growing services to businesses both large and small. Many executives and corporations are discovering that business coaching improves productivity and opportunities for business. In a newly released white paper from, the Von Gehr Consulting Group, LLC, investment in a business coach…
Russell Bedford makes first moves into Central Asia
Just three months after the appointment of two member firms in Ukraine, London-based accounting group Russell Bedford International has taken further steps to expand into former Soviet Union countries by taking on firms in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The Kazakh firm, Business Consulting, is an independent audit practice, established in 2007 in Almaty, the largest city and commercial capital.
Business Consulting is licensed as an audit practice by the Ministry of Finance,…
Kevin Wallis, CEO of AIMS International – Australia & New Zealand, sees impressi …
Sydney, Australia – In 2009 Mode HR became the Australasian Partner of AIMS International, one of the largest Executive Search Firms in the world.
“The decision to join AIMS International was as much for Mode’s Australian clients as it was for Mode HR”, explained Kevin Wallis. Being part of a global practice allows his company to connect their local clients to their international peers. In the short space of four months…
HAGEN INVENT takes home another international award
EIBTM awards the prize for „Best Special Event“ to the Düsseldorf event marketing agency
This year’s “Best Special Event“ worldwide comes from Duesseldorf. This accolade was bestowed on HAGEN INVENT by an international jury of top-class experts for the agency’s outstanding performance in connection with the „Leben läuft!“ project, carried out on behalf of the client HDI-Gerling Insurance. The experts for live communication began creating the concept for this project in…
Strategic developments strengthen Russell Bedford Moscow firm
RMikhailov & Partners, the Moscow member of the Russell Bedford accounting and audit network, has broadened its service offering by acquiring ARNI, a specialist auditor of banks and investment businesses, also based in Moscow.
ARNI was established in 1992 and has developed a strong reputation for audits of banks, financial and investment houses, insurance companies, governmental organisations and industrial groups. The firm will continue to operate under its…
Harsha Vardhan from BITS Pilani attends Princeton Business Today International C …
Proud to be BITSian Harsha Vardhan takes inspiration from Bill Drayton quote "Social entrepreneurs are not content just to give a fish or teach how to fish. They will not rest until they have revolutionized the fishing industry."
Business Today is run entirely by undergraduates at Princeton University as an independent, non-profit foundation. The International Conference held in New York City each year takes approximately one out of every ten students…
CEO Confidence a Mixed Message
NEW YORK, December 3, 2009 – Chief Executive magazine’s CEO Confidence Index, the nation’s only monthly CEO Confidence Index, showed a slight decline in November. The CEO Confidence Index fell 1.6 points or 2.1% to 76.2.
The five components of the CEO Confidence Index fluctuated, with some components showing improvement and others showing continued decline. The variation in the components may be an indicator of a positive…
TargetGov’s Writing Winning Government Contract Proposals Teleconference Schedul …
TargetGov’s national teleconference, “Writing Winning Government Contract Proposals,” will be held on Thursday December 17, 2009 at 10:00 am PST, 11:00 am MST, noon CST and 1:00 pm EST. In addition to the ability to attend this teleconference, customers will receive a 62 page Toolkit with specific details about Writing Winning Proposals. This toolkit, in conjunction with the teleconference, will cover the skills necessary to respond convincingly to an RFP…
KP TECH Analysis: Strong increase in M&A valuation in the European technology se …
Acquisition activity in the third quarter 2009 just decreased 12% compared to 2. Quarter 2009. There were 574 acquisitions involving European technology companies in Q3 2009, a decrease of 12% from the 650 deals announced in the second quarter of 2009. More importantly, the combined value of these acquisitions has moved up to a combined valuation of $21.7b, up over 100% from the $10.7b total valuation recorded in Q2 2009.
The…
i-Meet Partners With IMEX To Deliver Community Networking For 2010 Expo
Leading Global Gathering Offers Planners and Exhibitors Online Community;
“Anytime Networking” For Future Business Opportunities
PHILADELPHIA, December 1, 2009. i-Meet.com, the professional and social network for people who plan meetings and events, announced today its partnership with IMEX, bringing a virtual community of buyers and suppliers to this global industry gathering. Join the IMEX online Group today.
The agreement, which includes technology and marketing components, is among the first…
The Online Photo Printer FotoInsight Expands to Scandinavia
Århus, Göteborg and Cambridge. 1 December 2009. – FotoInsight has been offering photo processing and a range of gift items to consumers and businesses in Europe through its website since November 2003. Now the company announced the start of its Danish and Swedish services FotoInsight Nordic. Over the its first six years the business has expanded, selling photographic paper prints in the UK and 30 European countries in seven languages. The…
DiMora Motorcar Launches Custom Motorcycle Division
Palm Springs, California – DiMora Motorcar, maker of the $2 million Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, today announced the launch of its motorcycle division, DiMora Custom Bikes. The division’s first models will be unveiled this weekend at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, California.
Founder and CEO of DiMora Motorcar, Alfred DiMora offered, "In building the Natalia SLS 2 sport luxury sedan, we have been working…
Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce Elects CEO & President of Ruth Eckerd Ha …
Clearwater, FL, July 14, 2009 - Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce (CRCC) President and CEO Bob Clifford recently announced that Robert A. Freedman, President and CEO of Ruth Eckerd Hall, has been elected as the Chairman Elect of the Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
"The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce is extremely excited to continue the long tradition of highly respected…
aitendant Previews Innovative Commerce Platform Built Around Natural Language
Atlanta, GA (December 1, 2009) aitendant wants to know if you have ever wanted to forward an email to a vendor that contained the specifications of an order or text a to-go order for your favorite coffee while you walk to the café? All that would remain is to enjoy your service or pick up the item; order processed, configured and payment applied. Natural language enables these options and…
Atrion International Signs Regulatory Services Deal with Vopak for Global Produc …
Montreal, Canada – December 2, 2009 – Atrion International announced that it has signed a ten year agreement with Rotterdam-based Vopak, the world’s largest independent tank terminal operator specializing in the storage and handling of liquid and gaseous chemical and oil products, for the deployment of a global product database. Atrion’s team of environment, health and safety experts will develop a centralized process to collect and store chemical information,…
Multibank portal MULTIVERSA IFP with EBICS 2.4 offers enhanced security
The multibank-enabled e-banking solution MULTIVERSA IFP International Finance Portal by CoCoNet supports the internet communications standard between banks and corporate customers EBICS version 2.4 launched by the ZKA (Zentraler Kreditausschuss, made up of the leading associations of the German banking industry).
The main focus of enhancements of the current EBICS version 2.4 is on a further increased security level. This EBICS version with the currently deployed internationally recognized and common cryptographic…
Simoney launches new range of personal and professional designer badges
Kingston, UK, November 17, 2009. Simoney badges Ltd. has launched its latest range of personal and professional badges. To serve every budget and purpose these badges comes in different materials, since use of different materials can dramatically alter the cost of the badges. This gives the customer’s wide range of prices to choose from. Simoney offers simple badges that can be used everyday along with premium high end badges, awarded…
Articlealley.com Steps Up Online Visibility With New Features And Services
Telford, Priorslee – November 24, 2009 – Already considered among few of the top article directories, ArticleAlley.com expands their functionality with several new features and services. During the last five years, the site rose in popularity by accepting and offering a continual stream of content free of charge to webmasters looking for re-publication content. Thanks to the new features and services, the site looks to increase its position as a…
