Tag: Business

ST. PAUL, Minn., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Author and veteran corporate consultant Dick Lee started out writing 'We Are Buyers. You Are Sellers. You're Busted' (ISBN: 978-1-4834-1692-2; HVMPress) to track historically corporate abuse of customers and describe the resulting deterioration of buyer-seller relations. But when the narrative reaches the 2010s, Lee makes two surprise findings.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultants, a retail property and casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that surety executive Sharon Rusconi and her team have joined the firm in Sacramento, Calif. Rusconi's book of business and other assets were purchased by EPIC from Lesron Insurance Agency, Inc.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 20, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) announced it has hired Jeremy Burcham as Chief Strategy Officer. Bringing nearly 14 years of quality control and operations experience, Burcham will be responsible for formulating, facilitating and communicating TCG's plans for the future. Burcham will also be working closely on product development and serving as a subject matter expert for sales and new technology initiatives.

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Unfortunately, most professionals and executives don't really have a lot of experience at competitive interviewing, says author Robert James Gerberg. In fact, when they're invited back for a second interview, chances are that five to seven other good candidates will be under consideration. The e-book, 'The Ultimate Guide to Interviewing and Negotiating - 2015 Edition,' by Mr. Gerberg offers a simple and straightforward system for making sure you are continually at your best in this critical situation.

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Paragon BioTeck, Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical and medical device company specializing in the development of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, devices and therapies, announces that it will be formally launching its corporate citizenship initiative coined, Paragon Gives. On Sunday October 19, 2014, Paragon BioTeck, will kick off its newly branded corporate social responsibility initiative at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology conference in Chicago, Ill.

PALM DESERT, Calif., Oct. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California today announced that seasoned community banker, Mark Gustafson has been appointed to lead the bank's Coachella Valley region. Mr. Gustafson most recently served as Market President for First California Bank which was sold and merged into Pacific Western Bank. He also served as President and CEO of Canyon National Bank, Ogden BancShares, Inc.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Valiant Horizon is excited to announce the release of 'On The Move' - which is the first full-length album on Valiant Horizon by German electronica producer Marian. As evidenced by a number EDM recordings already produced, Marian is set to take off in today's quickly expanding electronica and dance music market. Inspired by multiple musical genres, he fits nicely in a number of spaces with his music including progressive house and minimal techno.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- MeetingOne, a leading global Adobe Connect web conferencing reseller and integrated proprietary audio conferencing provider, today announced a partnership with Blue Sky Broadcast, a key provider of online learning and virtual event solutions. Utilizing Blue Sky Path's seamless integration to Adobe(R) Connect(TM), the partnership allows MeetingOne to resell Blue Sky Path(TM) to corporations, government agencies and academic institutions.

NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Southwest Florida NAPA Auto Care Centers plan to honor local veterans this Veterans' Day, November 11, by providing free oil changes at their seven (7) Naples, North Naples and Bonita Springs, Fla., NAPA Auto Care Center locations.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- OpenClose, an enterprise-class end-to-end loan origination system (LOS) provider, announced that it is adding technical staff to effectively manage a growing demand for its browser-based LOS platform, LenderAssist(TM), and accompanying solutions. Amid a down market, OpenClose is having its best revenue growth year in company history.

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- After experiencing popularity and success through their online store of gourmet rubs, seasonings, spices and dips, Van Dorn Gourmets has recently announced the launch of their first brick and mortar store in Burbank, Calif. Featuring an expanded line and customer-first service the store has been met with quick enthusiasm and positive feedback from area food lovers.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With record numbers of resumes in circulation, Robert Gerberg, creator of the TAPIT Worldwide System and author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting, has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+ in 'Outstanding New Style Resumes and Letters - 2015 Edition.'

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 13, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Laguna College of Art and Design (LCAD), the West Coast's top fine art college, announced with Project Gado that 1,000 pages of material from The Rex and Joan Irving Brandt Papers are now available on Getty Images. California Watercolorist Rex Brandt kept sketchbooks, photographs and archival materials that can now be viewed on the Getty Images website.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Jeremy A. Cubert and Richard N. Kimball. Jeremy will join the Intellectual Property Practice Group as a partner based in the Washington D.C. area. Richard, based in Boston, focuses on corporate and transactional matters.

DENVER, Colo., Oct. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When an employer has an employee going through the difficult process of a divorce, it has been estimated that the overall loss to that employer can be devastating to the business as well as the employee - a loss to the business of up to $80,000. Starting Over Again is now offering employers a way to reduce these losses, through a 10 week dedicated program in both the U.S. and Canada.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Oct. 6, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty insurance brokerage and employee benefits consultant, announced today that David Wiesner has joined the firm as managing principle and regional director in EPIC's Employee Benefits Consulting Division. Wiesner brings 25 years of experience in strategic market planning, sales organizational leadership, new product/service development and health and welfare plan consulting to the firm.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 2, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- According to document volume data from mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS), home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have increased significantly among IDS customers in 2014.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two keys that earlier this year led to a $9-billion courtroom victory by Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., against the maker of the diabetes drug Actos, were revealed Monday when National Law Journal named the New York City-based personal injury firm to its debut list of 'America's Elite Trial Lawyers.'

NEW YORK, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Two keys that earlier this year led to a $9-billion courtroom victory by Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., against the maker of the diabetes drug Actos, were revealed Monday when National Law Journal named the New York City-based personal injury firm to its debut list of 'America's Elite Trial Lawyers.'

DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Heart Imaging Technologies LLC (HeartIT) today announced that Viztek LLC (Viztek), a leading provider of complete digital software and hardware imaging solutions, has licensed HeartIT's zero footprint patent portfolio. The licensed patents cover the use of zero footprint technologies to provide access to diagnostic-quality medical images in a standard Internet web browser.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Papalinos Italian Pub, voted Best Pizza in Louisville by Louisville Magazine readers, announces it is looking for a new home in the Highlands for its Baxter Ave. location. The Papalinos Baxter Avenue restaurant was the launch site for the brand and has a strong following from the Louisville Highlands community.

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alegria Fresh announced today the expansion of the hydroponic vertical farm at Bell Gardens High School, Southern California's first working vertical farm on a high school campus. The farm, which features high-performance urban hydroponic vertical and organic farming methods, will be completed with Phase 2, a high efficiency organic food production system using GardenSoxx(R).

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Alegria Fresh announced today the expansion of the hydroponic vertical farm at Bell Gardens High School, Southern California's first working vertical farm on a high school campus. The farm, which features high-performance urban hydroponic vertical and organic farming methods, will be completed with Phase 2, a high efficiency organic food production system using GardenSoxx(R).

RANDSBURG, Calif., Sept. 23, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Randall 'Hoot' Smith, owner of the Randsburg Art Gallery, announces his rogue vision of promoting world class artists. 'I know this is hard to believe from an art gallery owner but I think that artists deserve 100 percent of the value of their art! Yes, that's right, 100 percent,' says Smith.

DENVER, Colo., Sept. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Certus Professional Network is hosting its 11th Anniversary Celebration on Tuesday, September 23, at the Denver Athletic Club, and encouraging attendees to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or girl, or to make a monetary donation benefiting the Dolls for Daughters charitable organization.

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ReverseVision is proud to announce it has been named a finalist for the 2014 Lenders' Choice Award by Mortgage Technology magazine. ReverseVision is the leading provider of business solutions for the reverse industry offering such products as RV Exchange (RVX).

DURANGO, Colo., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- While business spending on all telecommunications services is expected to grow in low single-digit percentages over the next five years, global spending on managed services is expected to grow at an annual compounded rate of almost 12 percent, according to the latest market study from Insight Research.

TROY, Mich., Sept. 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), one of the largest and fastest wholesale mortgage lenders in the nation, announced that Laura Lawson has been promoted to the newly created position of chief people officer (CPO). Previously, Lawson served as senior vice president of marketing where she was responsible for all aspects of the company's wholesale marketing efforts.

NEW YORK, N.Y., Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With record numbers of resumes in circulation, Robert Gerberg, author of 'The Professional Job Changing System' and dozens of other books on job hunting. has released entirely new guidelines for professionals and executives seeking from $60,000 to $300,000+, in his newly released book: '20 New Rules for Job Hunting Success.'

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mr. Big Stuff's, a new restaurant specializing in stuffed burgers, announced today that San Antonio will be home to the company's inaugural location. With a restaurant launch date scheduled for the first quarter in 2015, Mr. Big Stuff's is on the hunt for a restaurant location in the heart of San Antonio, Texas.

PASADENA, Calif., Sept. 15, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Polonious, the premier provider of special investigative unit (SIU) and investigation management systems for the insurance and investigation industries, announced its partnership with DrivenBI, the leading provider of cloud based self-service analysis platforms, empowering Polonious customers to create their own analysis in entirely new ways.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sept. 12, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sexy Wear Avenue, a popular online vendor of adult Halloween costumes for women, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with limited-time anniversary specials of extra 15 percent-off discount on all products storewide with coupon code SWA15.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ARMCO - ACES Risk Management, a leading provider of web-based audit technology for the financial services industry, has announced the launch of ACES Analytics(TM), a business intelligence tool that will, for the first time, allow mortgage professionals to benchmark quality control results against industry peers. The benchmarking service is now available to ARMCO clients and will be open to participation from all lenders by the fourth quarter of 2014.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Aug. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Everyone these days is looking for ways to save money, while making money. So, what's the answer? A new advertising company, Solutions Direct (SolutionsDirect.net), thinks it knows. It starts with automated push technology.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the growing demand for sound legal information available over the internet, San Diego Attorney Stan Prowse has released an updated mobile-friendly version of his comprehensive and easy to understand legally oriented web site. Easy access to helpful legal information is now available 24/7 over stanprowse.com, optimized for all devices and web platforms.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Aug. 26, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The multidistrict-litigation court currently overseeing more than 100 class actions and numerous personal injury lawsuits against General Motors has appointed attorney Robin L. Greenwald of Weitz and Luxenberg to serve as liaison counsel.

DENVER, Colo., Aug. 25, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned jumbo correspondent investment subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., has announced June 2014 was its largest lock month in both volume and dollar amount since its inception in October 2012.

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Aug. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Civic Resource Group today announced that it is initiating the City Development Ecosystem, a group which is chartered to promote new software models for civic organizations to take advantage of next generation applications and cloud infrastructure.

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 22, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArteQuesta, a fine art investment company has announced new artworks to be added to the Israeli Masters Collection as part of their continued effort to preserve Israeli art and culture. The collection was created over ten years ago to gather and preserve historically significant artworks and artifacts by Israeli artists during Israel's diaspora and the emergence of the Jewish state in 1948.

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ArteQuesta, a fine arts investment company is pleased to announce the launch of its new website artequesta.com. ArteQuesta's website is designed to assist collectors, patrons, art professionals, and individuals in making thoughtful decisions for establishing or maintaining an art-investment portfolio.

CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug. 18, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Leading mortgage compliance services provider The Compliance Group, Inc. (TCG) announced it has increased its roster of clients by 20 percent in the second quarter of 2014.

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Massey Consulting is pleased to announce that Intacct, a leader in cloud-based accounting software, has named the company a Premier Partner. The purpose of the Premier Partner distinction is to acknowledge Intacct partners who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to providing and supporting Intacct.

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 5, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- VLP Law Group LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Mark D. Taylor and Jeffrey A. Fromm as partners. Mark, based in Washington, D.C., practices bankruptcy law. Jeff, based in New York City, focuses on corporate and transactional matters.

DENVER, Colo., July 31, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Astral Float Spa in Parker Colorado has just opened a new float center boasting 4 isolation tanks for sensory deprivation therapy making it the largest center in Colorado.

ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- RK Home Enterprises today announced the opening of their second discount appliance store location in the St. Louis area. The new location is at 2231 North 3rd Street in St. Charles at the former location of Premium Appliances and Repair. The new location will provide customers access to a full suite of top name brand home appliances at discounts of 20 percent to 70 percent off retail prices.

MIAMI, Fla., July 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Today, professional sports organizations are clamoring to retain their true fans. If an organization has true fans and would like to retain them while adding more, reward them. True Fan Sports, a name and product development firm in Miami, has created an all-new loyalty rewards campaign, 'The True Fan Experience.'

TORRANCE, Calif., July 17, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Neotrope(R), a 31 year old brand marketing, PR, and content development firm, today announced launch of its latest annual PR Grant program for U.S.-based 501(c)3 charities for 2014. Launched in 2000, the non-profit PR Grant was designed to help raise awareness of selected charities to traditional media, to the public, as well as to potential 'halo' sponsors and donors.

LAKE MARY, Fla., July 10, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Nordic Backup, an international online backup company, recently expanded its business model to include small businesses after introducing 9 new products last month. This new product release coincides with a total company rebranding, new website, and more adept support features that the company hopes will better serve its existing customers and incoming small business accounts.

IRVINE, Calif., July 9, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ImmersiON, a USA company of Manuel R. Gutierrez Novelo, announced today its strategic fusion with VRelia, a company owned by Jose Antonio Garcia Marin headquartered in Spain. Novelo, the founder of internationally awarded TDVision, has proven a leader in the design and development of 3D digital infrastructure and visualization systems.

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., July 7, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In 1994, seven long term care insurance experts joined forces and started a new company. Their goal: to help more families protect themselves against the financial and emotional costs of an uninsured long term care need. Today, the National LTC Network (The Network) is comprised of over two dozen firms.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., June 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- General Motors is being sued by owners of late-model Chevrolet Camaro cars, customers who feel the Detroit automotive giant's latest recall has deeply betrayed their trust, the law firm of Weitz and Luxenberg, P.C., today announced.

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- With over 15 years of experience coordinating events and providing protocol guidance to senior U.S. government officials and Members of Congress, today, Gretchen Learman Burrier, announced the formal launch of her special events and international protocol company Blue Ribbon Events. The name Blue Ribbon Events is based on her passion for all things equestrian.

DAYTON, Ohio, June 24, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Right at Home - Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance announced today that they have created a mutually beneficial alliance with Ideal Home Health Care. Right at Home - Dayton and Ideal HHC are offering a specialized collaborative approach, each with a locally focused expertise.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage document preparation vendor International Document Services, Inc. (IDS) announces it has expanded its compliance team with the addition of Paul Morton as compliance officer and assistant in-house counsel.

SAN RAMON, Calif., June 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- EPIC (Edgewood Partners Insurance Center), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage, has added Greg Dobson as a principal in its employee benefits division. Dobson brings 30 years of employee benefits expertise to EPIC. He will be based in the company's San Ramon office.

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y., June 3, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Is that a '59 Cadillac Tail Fin in Your Pocket? America's premier one-stop Cadillac restoration and parts firm has been renamed Castle Cadillac, located at 1090 Route 376, Wappingers Falls, New York, to mark the start of a campaign to renovate and refurbish the facility where Cadillac owners have been coming for years for reliable service for their vehicle.

NEW YORK, N.Y., May 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Criticality Management Consulting announces today that it is releasing the groundbreaking Strategic Diversity series from Dr. John Fitzgerald Gates, Ph.D., America's most insightful and transformational diversity thought-leader. Dr. Gates is blazing new trails in the practice of Diversity and Inclusion. He leads the Strategic Diversity Management Movement, which places diversity in the realm of organizational strategy rather than human resources as a lever to improve business performance.

DURANGO, Colo., May 29, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Overall U.S. spending on telecommunications is expected to increase nearly two percent from $422 billion this year to $456 billion in 2019, though such modest growth masks the cavernous disparities between business versus consumer outlays across more than 19 different hardware, software, and service segments tracked in this new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation.

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Show your appliances some much needed attention with these spring cleaning suggestions from Northstar Appliance Repair Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Use these homemade remedies to clean your kitchen and have it smelling fresh.

MIAMI, Fla., May 28, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Miami-based communications agency Jessica Wade Inc. celebrates its five year anniversary with the launch of its newly designed website. In collaboration with Ruxly Creative, the website has been upgraded to reflect the prevailing style, sophistication, and professionalism that the agency embodies.

DENVER, Colo., May 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Titan Capital Solutions (TCS), a wholly-owned jumbo correspondent investment subsidiary of mortgage outsource services provider Titan Lenders Corp., announced it has been named a preferred investor by Capital Markets Cooperative (CMC), a nationwide alliance of mortgage bankers.

TILBURY, ONTARIO, Canada, May 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IAAS Worldwide is pleased to announce the Onsite and Online auction of CNC equipment, automatics, machine shop and tool room equipment, and misc. material handling items.

COOPER CITY, Fla., May 19, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Forever Young MedSpa announces that it was recently granted a registered trademark for PRP Gold(R), its exclusive platelet rich plasma (PRP) for treating skin conditions. 'PRP treatments have become very popular over the past few years,' Brian Sidella, president and founder Forever Young MedSpa, says.

HALIFAX, Pa., May 16, 2014 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Riverview Financial Corporation (OTCQB: RIVE) announced that on May 14, 2014 its Board of Directors declared the payment of a cash dividend of $0.14 per share for the second quarter 2014, an increase of 12 percent as compared with the $0.125 cash dividend paid for the second quarter of 2013. The dividend is payable on June 30, 2014 to all shareholders of record as of June 6, 2014.