One of the country's fastest-growing mortgage lenders, Foundation Financial Group is also a caring company. Jacksonville Magazine named Foundation Financial Group among its annual Top Companies That Care in Northeast Florida. The magazine will feature Foundation Financial Group in its January issue and will honor Foundation Financial Group at a luncheon on Jan. 13 at The Omni Jacksonville Hotel. Foundation Financial Group earned the prestigious award for its various contributions in community service. "Foundation Financial Group is honored to have Jacksonville Magazine ...

Ayr-based ARPL Architects Ltd have triumphed in the Annual Roses Design Awards for 2010. Given to recognise the best design projects in architecture and design in the UK, the Roses Awards are one of the most prestigious design awards in the country. ARPL Architects Ltd were given the highest award in the Affordable Housing category for their new housing project at Kingcase Church, Prestwick. Built for Ayrshire Housing, the project provides four houses and six flats for rent on a constrained site behind the church. The project was carried out as a partnership with ...

The completion of 2000s decade has demonstrated a profound change in environmental protection and policy. In 2010 alone, the EPA's budget doubled to nearly ten and a half billion dollars. Richard Catlin of eCycle B.E.S.T., a local business-to-business electronic waste recycling company has been searching for innovative and productive ways to spend this available money while growing electronic waste awareness and solutions. "They always say that there is so much money out there, just waiting to be grabbed, but it never is," says Mr. Catlin. "Yet, it's never that simple. ...

Link-Assistant.com announces the release of a new language version of their well-known toolkit SEO PowerSuite. The software was already available in English, French, German, Russian. Now the software enters the dutch-speaking market letting the users set the interface of the SEO software and generate all kinds of SEO reports in their mother tongue. High search engine rankings open new prospects for online business. Top positions drive lots of targeted traffic to the website to multiple online sales. But to getting top placements is achieved only through consistent SEO ...

Island Powersports, located in Massapequa, has announced that every ATV purchased at their location in 2011 will be eligible for a free trailer with any ATV purchase (must be over 400cc). This gives both novices and expert ATV riders more incentive to purchase their ATV at Island Powersports. "We feel that Island Powersports has the most knowledgeable staff in the business," said Mike Gagliano, Manager at Island Powersports. "We want to bring ATV riders of all skill levels to our showroom in Massapequa so they can see the Island Powersports difference. Whether you are ...

What's the one thing every business can do to give themselves a competitive edge? Small businesses face a plethora of challenges, ranging from employee morale to sales. As a small business owner or aspiring entrepreneur you may have questions that you don't know the answers to and no one to ask. What is the first step you must take to strengthen customer relationships? How do you outthink your competition rather than outspend them? Les Wolff, CEO of Smart Marketing Group, brings small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs a common sense, yet creative approach to ...

Pets are important members of our families, and they are important helpers in our society, too. Why do we love our pets so much? Pets are turned out on the streets for two weeks and then owners often wish to reclaim them on their return. Animal clinics make it possible for us to get the best care possible for our pets. If you don't feel right leaving your dog all alone in a pet hospital you can rest assured that most are very safe and protective. Tony Rodriguez and Stellar Reviews proudly announce the creation of the website http://animal-clinic-miami.stellarbusiness.com/ ...

Opposites can attract according to recent book reviews on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Living Social. The self-improvement book Erase Negativity and Embrace the Magic Within a book on negativity and how to erase it, recently earned positive reviews from three top book review sites. The book contains a series of interviews of individuals who have transformed their lives. The interviewees range from meth addicts to successful entrepreneurs. Marks' presentation will touch on the stories offered in the book, as well as include straight forward advice and simple exercises ...

Digisonics is pleased to announce the promotion of Ernest Jackson to Chief Technology Officer and Bob Greer to Director of Development and QC. As CTO, Jackson will be the top technical resource for the Sales department and for all Support implementations. Jackson has been with Digisonics since 1974 and most recently held the position of Vice President of Development & QC. As hospital IDN purchases become the norm, his technical expertise will remain invaluable at Digisonics. Since joining Digisonics in 2000, Greer has been promoted from Software Engineer to Software ...

Pacific West Capital Group CEO Andrew Calhoun appears on an edition of Inside Business, hosted by Fred Thompson. The episode is part of the "Planning Your Retirement" series and focuses on financial planning and investment options. In the segment featuring Mr. Calhoun, he discusses the life settlement industry and its rapid growth in recent years. He details the mechanics of the process and the benefits for policy sellers and investors. Additionally, he explains how the market has been driven by institutional investors and Pacific West Capital Group's role in bringing ...

Crafty Kids Playhouses, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly cardboard box playhouses, helps children expand their creativity and imagination by making their big dreams come true, in a box. Reference: Crafty Kids USA website at http://www.mediacollege.com/journalism/press-release/format.html. All parents know that children love toys, but sometimes the box those toys came in can be more entertaining than the toys themselves. The bigger the box, the better, and that's how the idea for Crafty Kids Playhouses was born. Encouraging hours of free play with infinite possibilities, ...

European customs will enforce its new advanced manifest rule for all 27 European Union (EU) member states plus Norway and Switzerland. All goods entering any of the participating countries must make a security filing, including FROB (Freight Remaining on Board) and Transshipments. The data must be transmitted no later than 24-hours prior to vessel departure from the point of origin and must be sent to the EU country where the first port of entry occurs. As a leading provider in supply chain technology software, transportation software provider IES, Ltd. is poised to ...

Developer Machines proudly announces the release of QtitanDataGrid 1.1, the company's flagship product for the Nokia's Qt development platform. The grid offers an outstanding set of advanced features combined with ultra-fast data processing speed. It is intended for professional developers working with the Nokia's Qt platform and willing to create modern, fast and efficient cross-platform applications working with large and extra-large volumes of data. QtitanDataGrid compensates for the absence of functional grid components in Nokia's Qt and offers a solution with functionality ...

21 Jan 2010 SysInfoTools releases a highly efficient PDF repair tool to repair the data from corrupted PDF files of the user. SysInfoTools PDF repair, recovered data as much as possible from corrupt PDF files and helps in saving the time as well as the valuable data of the user. ...

Rock'n Music Idol, a state-wide talent search entering its third season, is offering a $500 cash prize to this year's overall winner. Rock'n Music Idol is open to New Jersey musicians ages 7-17 in the categories of guitar, bass, drums, keyboard/piano, vocals, and vocals/instrument. The competition follows an audition process during which contestants are judged by professional musicians based on style, technique, and originality. Rock'n Music Idol culminates with a live finale which features performances by the finalists and the selection of the winners. Winners are selected ...

The Charlotte Interactive Marketing Association (Charlotte IMA), a Charlotte, NC-based marketing association, has selected The Targeted Group to create their member-to-member online community. The Targeted Group's solution creates a robust, members-only online community for Charlotte IMA and their members which was enthusiastically unveiled at the Charlotte IMA Holiday Party on December 15, 2010. This online community was created to help Charlotte IMA capitalize on the power of social media, allowing its members to make connections and expand their professional network, ...

The cost of college rises every year, and managing student finances has become more complicated. In fact, college has become a financial juggling act that takes many students by surprise. Filling out FAFSA applications, figuring out student loans, purchasing books, paying rent, and managing part-time jobs have all become part of the typical college experience. This is where financialfootprint comes in. Beyond their one-on-one financial guidance service, financialfootprint offers online tools, like their budgeting worksheets, to help you manage your student finances. When ...

With the 1200 Hillsboro Mile luxury condominium ideally located for viewing the annual Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade, Keyes Company/Realtors recently hosted a reception that attracted many real estate professionals and prospective purchasers who had not previously visited the completed building. Keyes is the exclusive sales agent for the new Intracoastal-to-Ocean property which is situated on a stretch of coastline known as "The Mile" in nearby Hillsboro Beach. "1200 Hillsboro Mile provides a perfect vantage point for watching decorated yachts cruise along the Intracoastal ...

Perfect Icons announces the release of Perfect Computer Icons, a royalty-free library of stock images for application developers. The new set includes over one hundred icons drawn in matching style, color and gamut. You can buy the Perfect Computer Icons set for only $59.95. About Perfect Computer Icons Perfect Computer Icons is the perfect choice for busy software developers. Providing over one hundred icons assembled into a collection with matching properties such as style and colors, Perfect Computer Icons can be used in various projects and scripts, as well as ...

Central Festival Phuket is to receive a half billion Baht face lift by the Central Retail Corporation (CRC). The renovations, the first since its opening in 2004, will open an additional fourth floor with completion expected early next year. What's more, its three hundred retail outlets will spend one hundred and fifty million Baht to renovate their own stores. Thanapon Tangkananan, CRC vice president for business development, commented; "The country's retail industry anticipates growth of between seven percent and eight percent this year, the highest in the past ...

Buoyed by sustained credit portfolio growth, Uniastrum Bank placed 44th by net asset value in Russian Bank rankings for 9M10, up 4 notches on year-start 2010, with NAV climbing to Rb 80.4 bn, an increase of 15%, as of October 1, 2010. During 9M10 Uniastrum's overall credit portfolio expanded 28% to Rb 54.1 bn. The Bank is among Russia's Top-30 retail lenders, retaining 29th position. As of October 1, 2010 corporate loans accounted for around 65% of Uniastrum's total credit portfolio, securing the lender 33rd place for this metric relative to other major Russian banks. ...

Securus, Inc. announced today the general availability of Version 2.0 of the iPhone mobile application for SpotLight and SpotLITE GPS Pet Locators. Last week, Securus announced the release of the latest BlackBerry application for SpotLight and SpotLITE GPS. Securus' GPS pet protection systems are the only products that combine GPS tracking technology with 24/7 recovery services provided by American Kennel Club Companion Animal Recovery, paving the way home for the millions of pets that go missing each year. The SpotLITE GPS locator was released in September, and the new ...

IMC Exhibitions Group and BusinessGlobal.com today announced that four prominent European franchise associations - AC Franchise, the Romanian Franchise Association, the Russian School of Franchise and the Slovenian Franchise Association - will partner with them to present the EMEA Franchise Show 2011. The EMEA Franchise Show 2011 is a unique online event designed for entrepreneurs looking to connect with established franchise businesses planning to expand throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This international online franchise expo will be live and ...

Budget Self Storage, a storage facility providing both residential and business storage solutions is featuring an exclusive Internet offer on their website. The Budget Self ( http://www.budgetselfstorageflorida.com/bradenton-self-storage-facilities.shtml ) Storage Bradenton FL located on Cortez Rd is offering a 5x10 unit for $50.00. Those in need of storage space the size of a walk-in closet may find a place to store excess items with this offer. Typical uses for this storage unit are small amounts of furniture and appliances including washer, dryer and end tables ...

In preparation for the New Year Sound and Vision will be running a New Years Eve Sale online at http://www.soundandvision.co.uk and also in their TV stores in Leeds and in Bolton. New Years Eve at Sound and Vision is going to be gigantic as customers from up and down the country visit the retail outlets and surf online to take advantage of the sale prices. Within the New Years Eve Sale, customers of Sound and Vision will find awesome discounts on a good selection of products from some of the finest manufacturers in the industry. Some of the market defining AV ...