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Tomorrow Energy Aims to Unseat “Green Goliath” to Become Leading Renewable Energy Provider in the US
Customers were not just interested in "transacting"; they were interested in how the companies they support impact the world. But it wasn’t just Tomorrow Energy customers who were interested in this-the entire company was too. "We all want to go home from a hard day’s work and feel like we are making a positive impact in the world. That is what Tomorrow Energy, and our mission-based focus, is all about," Paul Keene said, CEO. - March 12, 2019 - Tomorrow Energy
US Sanctions on Iran, a Direct Hit on the Persian Rug Industry, Says Damoka LA
On August 6th, 2018, the United States said it would be reimposing economic sanctions against Iran; sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear accord. The 2015 resolution opened the Iranian market to free trade, creating an international boom in Iranian commodities, most notably its hand-woven... - March 12, 2019 - Damoka
Bayrock Financial and Development Targets $100 Mln for Boston Real Estate Fund
Bayrock Financial and Development Corporation (BAYROCK), a Boston-based real estate investment and development firm, is in the process of raising a new $100 million fund, according to regulatory filings. BAYROCK (no relation to the New York City based Bayrock Group LLC headed by Felix Sater and... - March 07, 2019 - Bayrock Financial and Development Corporation
Absolute Storage Management - Growing Company, New Look
Absolute Storage Management Updates Logo to Reflect Recent Internal Growth - March 02, 2019 - Absolute Storage Management
In North America, Cards Still Dominate in E-Commerce Payments, According to yStats.com’s Report
A new report, “North America Online Payment Methods 2019,” released by Germany-based secondary market research specialist, yStats.com, summarizes the latest trends in North American online and mobile payments. Highlighted in the report is the finding that cards remain strong in the U.S.-Canadian E-Commerce payment landscape. - March 02, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Global Online Payments See Boom in Mobile Sector, But Security Remains a Concern, States yStats.com
A series of new publications from Germany-based secondary market research company yStats.com highlight online payments and include reports such as “Global Online Payment Methods 2019,” “Europe Online Payment Methods 2019” and “Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2019.” These reports shed light on the latest developments in digital payments worldwide. - March 01, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Announces Mark Raffan as a 2019 Pro to Know; Leading B2B Publication Releases Annual List of the Supply Chains' Top Professionals
Mark Raffan, the founder of Negotiations Ninja has been named a 2019 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive. - February 22, 2019 - Negotiations Ninja
The Republican Hindu Coalition (RHC) Lead More Than 500 in Solidarity at Grassroots Immigration Rally in Front of the White House on February 10th 2019
The RHC Organized a Grassroots Mass Rally for Its Bi-Partisan 5&5 Immigration Reform Policy in an Effort for Inclusion of DALCA and Green Card Backlog in Ongoing Congressional Negotiations. - February 19, 2019 - Republican Hindu Coalition
Denali Advanced Integration and CEO Majdi Daher Honored by Puget Sound Business Journal
Puget Sound Business Journal has named Denali CEO and Founder Majdi Daher to their exclusive 2019 Family Business C-Level Leadership Awards. Denali was also named to Puget Sound Business Journal’s 2019 Washington’s Largest Family-Owned Companies list which features family businesses who play a key role in the growth of the region’s economy. - February 18, 2019 - Denali Advanced Integration
Asia-Pacific Payments Market Sees Cash Overrun by Digital Wallets, Shares yStats.com
A new report from yStats.com, Germany-based secondary market research firm, highlights the growth in online and mobile payment services in Asia-Pacific. The report entitled “Asia-Pacific Online Payment Methods 2019” accents the potential growth of mobile wallets and showcases digital buyers’ payment preferences in Asia-Pacific’s top markets. - February 16, 2019 - yStats.com GmbH & Co. KG
Mission Federal Credit Union Survey Finds San Diegans Are Concerned About Housing Market
Mission Federal Credit Union, San Diego’s largest, locally-based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, has conducted a survey to learn about how San Diegans feel about the housing market in San Diego County. The housing market has been challenging for many San Diegans... - February 14, 2019 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Mission Federal Credit Union Conducts Survey to Learn How San Diegans Shop for Cars
Mission Federal Credit Union, San Diego’s largest, locally-based financial institution exclusively serving San Diego County, conducted a survey of 400 San Diegans between the ages of 25 and 54, to learn about how San Diegans shop for a new vehicle. Questions explored how survey participants... - February 11, 2019 - Mission Federal Credit Union
Spire Talks About Business Opportunities and Challenges in Indonesia to NUS Alumni
Yoshinoya Indonesia and Rakuten Belanja Online exemplified Japanese business success and failure in Indonesia respectively. - February 09, 2019 - Spire Research and Consulting
Spire Talks About Vietnam’s Emerging ICT Sector
While Facebook stores are on the rise, customers still prefer COD for payment. - February 09, 2019 - Spire Research and Consulting
Meadows Bank Net Income Rises 33% in 2018
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that in 2018 the Bank’s After Tax Net Income grew 33% to $15.8 million, up from 11.9 million in 2017. As of December 31, 2018, Total Assets of Meadows Bank grew by 9% from the prior year end to $858.7 million from $791.0... - February 06, 2019 - Meadows Bank
Premier Senior Living, LLC Offering Free Meals During the Federal Shutdown
Premier Senior Living, LLC, a senior living company with 23 assisted living and memory care communities throughout 6 states, is offering free meals to federal workers during the shutdown. - January 24, 2019 - Premier Senior Living, LLC
This Year a Phoenician is Anticipating the Year of a Rat Instead of the Pig
Denise Meridith, a Phoenix business executive and writer, has written a humorous book about the joys and challenges of living and doing business in Arizona: "The Year a Roof Rat Ate My Dishwasher: An Arizona Survival Guide for Entrepreneurs." Fun for current and future residents and visitors the 48th state. - January 23, 2019 - Denise Meridith
Meadows Bank Increases Rate on IOLTA Funds to Support Organizations That Provide Low or No-Cost Legal Aid
Meadows Bank, Member FDIC, announced that it has raised the interest rate paid on IOLTA Funds (Lawyers Trust Accounts). The earned interest from the Interest on Lawyers Trust Account (IOLTA) program is an important source of funding for the organizations supported by the Nevada Bar Foundation,... - January 08, 2019 - Meadows Bank
John Netto, Author of The Global Macro Edge, to Launch Central Bank Index Product
The ability to quickly assess the result of pivotal central bank decisions has been made easier through the creation of indexes by combining John Netto's expertise with the robustness of MPACT! Software. - December 18, 2018 - The Protean Trader
Parker Joined by City and State Officials to Cut Ribbon on Award-Winning Neighborhood Commercial Corridor Revitalization Project
Councilwoman Cherelle L. Parker (9th District) was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney, State Senator Art Haywood, Philadelphia Commerce Director Harold T. Epps and other leaders to cut the ribbon on an award-winning revitalization project on the Vernon Road Commercial Corridor in Philadelphia's East Mt. Airy neighborhood. - December 13, 2018 - Office of Councilwoman Cherelle Parker
Emission Reduction Project Earns Green Supply Chain Award
Source One, a Corcentric Company, accepts Supply and Demand Chain Executive’s 2018 Green Supply Chain Award. - December 10, 2018 - Source One, a Corcentric Company
Jillian Hishaw, F.A.R.M.S. Founder is Featured in the December Issue of O (Oprah) Magazine "Daughter of the Soil"
Jillian Hishaw, Founder and Attorney, was recently interviewed by Julia Turshen, a writer of O Magazine about her work in advocating for small aging farmers and the personal reasons why she is committed to the work. - December 06, 2018 - Family Agriculture Resource Management Services (F.A.R.M.S.)
FMW Media Works Corp. "Exploring the Block" Broadcast and Filming Schedule for November
FMW Media Works announce its November broadcast schedule, new clients and who will be in studio in November. “New to the Street” and “Exploring the Block” TV Programing “Exploring the Block” business TV in October 2018 looking forward to the following CEOs and... - November 27, 2018 - New to the Street
CanIDeal Open for Vendors
CanIDeal, the world's first B2B E-commerce platform for the entire cannabis industry, goes live for vendors. www.canideal.com - November 09, 2018 - CanIDeal.com
FDA/Customs Law Practice Appoints New Attorney: Benjamin L. England & Associates Strengthens Resources
Thomas J. O’Donnell has joined the law firm of Benjamin L. England & Associates, LLC. With decades of experience, Tom focuses on Customs and international trade issues such as tariff classification, valuation, Customs penalties, Customs compliance, liquidated damages, free trade agreements, and more. - November 09, 2018 - FDAImports.com
Launch Consulting Announces Nov. 14 Grand Opening of Veteran Powered Center of Excellence in Lacey, WA
New South Puget Sound location and job fair will provide more employment opportunities for highly trained military family members and civilians near JBLM and Olympia. - November 08, 2018 - Launch Consulting Group
Meadows Bank Net Income Rises 30%
Meadows Bank, headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, announced today that it posted After Tax Net Income of $11,368,000 in the first nine months of 2018 which was 30% higher than the $8,721,000 it earned during the same period in 2017. “The Bank’s net interest income through September 30,... - November 08, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Rose Development Creates Team of Opportunity Zone Experts in Utah
Utah has 46 Opportunity Zones. Rose Development has created a team of experts to assist investors as they place their money in these tax-deferred zones. - November 08, 2018 - Rose Development
Meadows Bank Named NADCO’s Most Active Community Lender for the SBA 504 Loan Program
Meadows Bank announced that it was recently awarded, for the second time, the National Association of Development Companies (NADCO), Most Active Community Lender of the Year for the SBA 504 Loan Program. Meadows Bank accepted the award last month during the NADCO 2018 Annual Meeting in Ft. - November 06, 2018 - Meadows Bank
FinTech School Announces a Public Training in Partnership with Moody’s Analytics
FinTech School (located in San Francisco), a leading FinTech institute, has joined forces with Moody’s Analytics with the aim of training FinTech enthusiasts about "Fundamentals of FinTech" and "Robo-Advisors & Digital Wealth," respectively on 27th, 28th November and 29th, 30th November 2018 in New York. - November 06, 2018 - FinTech School
China’s Tiananmen Square CASME & Bloomberg Business Week Hosts Dr. Rollan Roberts in Beijing and Shanghai
Dr. Rollan Roberts accepted the speaking invitation of China’s small business association and Bloomberg China’s Business Week conference. - November 06, 2018 - Courageous!
Peter Wassileff of HomeSmart Evergreen Realty Reports That the San Fernando Valley Real Estate Market is Shifting
Peter Wassileff of HomeSmart Evergreen Realty is seeing changes in the real estate market. There are more homes coming to the market, which is a positive sign, but the market is experiencing a slowdown in price increases, homes taking longer to sell, price cuts on listed properties and less buyer demand. - November 06, 2018 - HomeSmart Realty
Houston Glazing Contractors: Business is Booming in Houston
Houston is still one of the best places to own a construction business right now according to the Houston Chronicle. Commercial projects just roll in one after another with solid consistency and no end in sight. Gary Brown with Houston Glazing Contractors said they opened for business in April... - November 02, 2018 - Houston Glazing Contractors LLC
eCommerce in Russia Will Grow by 170% by 2023 Giulio Gargiullo Responds to Morgan Stanley's Study: "Strong Growth and Opportunities for Companies"
E-commerce in the Russian Federation is speeding ahead as reported by expert in digital marketing in the Russian market, Giulio Gargiullo, according to data from Morgan Stanley. Russian e-commerce reaches a figure of 30 billion dollars in 2018, while with growth of 170%, a figure of 46 billion euros is predicted by 2023. - October 30, 2018 - Giulio Gargiullo Online Marketing Manager
Former Rothschilds Director and Current PlatinumDEX Chairman Supports "Roubini-Lite" Crypto Regulation
Veteran City of London Investment Banker, Rosamund Blomfield Smith, and Chairman of PlatinumDEX supports the idea of “proportionate” regulation in crypto in response to the US economist Nouriel "Dr. Doom" Roubini's recent demand to US Congress that crypto be banned. Proportionate legislation is needed, as the industry is failing to self-regulate adequately. - October 29, 2018 - Platinumdex Limited
Marlborough Village Re-Designated as Cultural District
Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural District designation extended for five more years. - October 21, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Chelsea Groton Bank Partners with iGrad for Financial Wellness Education
Chelsea Groton Bank has partnered with the San Diego-based company iGrad to offer Enrich™ - iGrad’s adaptive, personalized and interactive online financial wellness platform - to its members. - October 17, 2018 - iGrad
GovCon Incubator Will Help Write Proposals and Train Small Businesses for Maryland Technology Development Corporation’s (TEDCO) New U.S. SBA Grant
Will Help Women-Owned, Disadvantaged, Rural Maryland Companies in Federal R&D Contracts Market - October 09, 2018 - Marc Brailov Global Public Relations
SprinkleCoin is Now Available at Several Cryptocurrency Exchanges Including LA-Token
SprinkleCoin, SCOI is pleased to announce to its users that it is now available in major traders and exchanges such as LA Token. LA-Token is a very prominent and well-known crypto-exchange with daily trades occurring which have a collective sum of $35 million. LA-Token will be providing conversions... - October 06, 2018 - SprinkleCoin
Platform-Neutral OmniFi v7 Accelerates Data Integration and Analytics
SkySparc, an independent solutions provider, has significantly increased the integration capabilities of OmniFi, to support faster and easier data transfer and analysis across multiple client systems, locations and counterparties. - October 03, 2018 - SkySparc
MEDC Announces First Ever Land Purchase, Phantom Gourmet Partnership
Downtown Marlborough and French Hill revitalization, city marketing top MEDC priorities - September 29, 2018 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
Acclaimed Real Estate Investor to Kick Off Profits in Paradise Summit in Waikiki Beach
Jason Hartman Attracts Several Leading Global Speakers and Investors to Waikiki’s Most Iconic Hotel. - September 27, 2018 - Jason Hartman
Meadows Bank's David Boser Graduates from Pacific Coast Banking School, the Premier National Graduate School of Banking™
Meadows Bank announced that David Boser, Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer recently graduated from the prestigious Pacific Coast Banking School (PCBS). These executives completed a rigorous three-year graduate-level educational program designed for leaders in the financial services industry. - September 27, 2018 - Meadows Bank
Trinity Street Capital Partners Announces the Origination of a High Leverage, Non-Recourse, Construction Loan on an AC Marriott Hotel Located in Atlanta, GA
Trinity Street Capital Partners (TSCP), a full service real estate investment bank, announces the origination of a $28.5MM, 75% loan-to-cost, construction loan for the development of a 222 key, AC Marriott stay hotel in Atlanta, GA. - September 17, 2018 - Trinity Street Capital Partners
AFBS2018 – AMG Introduced the Philippines to International Blockchain Market
On September 8th, Metro Manila in the Philippines hosted the Asia Fintech and Blockchain Summit 2018 (AFBS2018 www.afbs.pro). The summit was hosted by AMG group (www.amg.onl), which is mainly focused on discussing the Application of Blockchain technology in future Finance. With the successful end... - September 15, 2018 - AMG Network
Spherium’s Cyclatop (SP14019), Safe and Efficacious for the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults and Infants
The results of the clinical trial Cyclatop (NCT02865356) to investigate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of SP14019 (Cyclosporine A 5% topical spray) across all group ages, for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, were presented today at the EADV Congress in Paris. SP14019 showed excellent safety and acceptability profile, clinically relevant and statistically significant efficacy with respect to placebo and very low systemic exposure to Cyclosporine A. - September 15, 2018 - Spherium Biomed
United Capital Partners Sources $12MM Approval for High Growth Beverage Customer
High growth venture backed beverage manufacturing entity in need of non-dilutive bridge capital to fund new equipment and working capital to bridge them to a significant equity raise in Q1 2019. - September 14, 2018 - United Capital Partners
WiCON Publishes the China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition) - Chinese Pharma Growth Stabilizes Amid Deepening Healthcare and Drug Regulatory Reform
WiCON International Group LLC announced that it has officially published its China Pharmaceutical Guide 2018 (13th Edition). According to the publication, the size of China’s pharmaceutical market is estimated to be around CNY 1.9 trillion at the retail price level in 2017. Growth of the market fell slightly further to 7.6% last year (vs. 8.2% in 2016), but there are signs of stabilization in 2018. - September 13, 2018 - WiCON International Group LLC
Former Moody’s Corporate Governance Expert Joins Leaders Arena to Advise Companies
Leaders Arena, a UK and US-based ESG corporate advisor, further expands in the U.S. and Canada with the appointment of Chris Plath, former Vice President and Corporate Governance Specialist at Moody’s Investors Service. In a recent study, LA valued the ESG investor market opportunity for listed companies at USD 5.1tn. - September 13, 2018 - Leaders Arena Limited
NetForce Global Announces New Corporate Board
NetForce Global®, a trusted leader in wholesale international background screening, announced today their newly appointed Corporate Board. Board Chair and company co-founder, Ed Etzel, said, “Our new board is comprised of industry experts, with the purpose of providing guidance to address... - September 12, 2018 - NetForce Global