Looking for a niche in a big, competitive field? Andrew Kline has done just that. As senior managing director of investment bank Park Lane, the former offensive lineman for the St. Louis Rams advises corporations and high net worth individuals who are looking to buy and sell properties in the...
HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Vital Insurance Partners, headed by Brian Molusis, announced the launch of its company on August 1, 2008. Vital will focus exclusively on developing new insurance programs for insurance retailers, wholesalers and program administrators. After analyzing a prospective client's book of business, Vital...
LIMERICK, Pa. -- Jeffrey P. Black, chairman and chief executive officer, Teleflex Incorporated (NYSE:TFX), is scheduled to speak at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference held at the Four Seasons, Boston, Massachusetts, on Friday, September 5, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. ET. An audio webcast including the slides of...
MOSINEE, Wis. -- Wausau Paper (NYSE:WPP) today announced that it will permanently shut down paper machine number 10, one of the two paper machines at its Specialty Products mill in Jay, Maine on or prior to December 31, 2008 in response to dramatically increased input costs and difficult market conditions....
HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BOOMj, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BOMJ) http://www.boomj.com/ the leading niche social network and e-commerce platform for Baby Boomers announces that BOOMj will sponsor the Southern California Venture Network Mixer August 26, 2008 at the Karl Strauss Brewing Company. BOOMj will give a...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TriMas Corporation -- a diversified growth company of highly-engineered, specialty niche businesses -- today announced that Cequent Consumer Products, Inc., part of its Recreational Accessories business segment, has been granted an exclusive, worldwide license for LifeLongR Locks towing and trailer lock...
OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating FSR of B++ Good and downgraded the issuer credit rating ICR to "bbb" from "bbb+" of Colonial Life Insurance Company Trinidad Limited CLICO (Trinidad & Tobago). The outlook for both ratings is stable. CLICO is an insurance member...
OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has affirmed the financial strength rating FSR of A- Excellent and the issuer credit ratings ICR of "a-" of Infrassure Ltd. Infrassure Switzerland and its subsidiary, Infrassure Ltd., Vaduz Infrassure Vaduz Liechtenstein. The outlook for all ratings is stable. The ratings of...
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has affirmed Alberto-Culver's ACV Issuer Default Rating IDR at 'BBB+'. The 'BBB+' rating also applies to Alberto Culver's $300 million revolving credit facility. The ratings and Outlook reflect Alberto's strong balance sheet and credit metrics, high liquidity and well-known brands. The company has...
FORTUNE Small Business and The Houston Chronicle Name KMG to Business Lists HOUSTON -- KMG Chemicals, Inc. (NASDAQ: KMGB), a global provider of specialty chemicals in niche markets, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per common share. The dividend is...
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TriMas Corporation -- a diversified growth company of highly-engineered, specialty niche businesses -- today announced that its RV & Trailer Products group has won the 2008 Marine Aftermarket Accessories Trade Show MAATS Innovation Award for its new FultonTM F2 trailer winch....
Mercado Makes It Easy for Multi-Store Online Retailers to Easily Launch and Manage New Product Lines and Websites PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Mercado (http://www.mercado.com), a leading eCommerce solution provider, today announced that Cymax Stores (www.cymaxstores.com) recently deployed Mercado Ignition OnDemand to help them quickly launch a network of eCommerce...
Avaya Inc., a leading global provider ofbusiness communications software, systems and services, announced itsplacement by Gartner Inc. in theLeaders quadrant of its new 2008 Magic Quadrant report on the corporatetelephony market(1). Gartner is a leading industry research and analysis firm, and its Magic Quadrantreport positions vendors...
Latest results by comScore, Inc. show the company's expanding internet reach NEW YORK -- Epic Advertising (www.EpicAdvertising.com), the New York-based online performance marketing company, announced today that its performance display ad network division, the Azoogle Ad Network, has been ranked the 28th largest ad network domestically (48th largest...
Darryl d'Aquin President, CommTech Industries In the business community, New Orleans is a PC- and Microsoft- based market. In the creative and educational communities, Mac has a stronger influence. I look forward to seeing if Mac can change that and have more of a...
TORONTO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hat Trick Beverages Inc. (HKBV.PK) announced its entry into the food industry with the introduction of three new types of soups: Beef, Chicken, Vegetable. Hat Trick Beverages CEO Sender Vaiser advised, "We are looking to fulfill many niche markets as we gear...
Hairstylists will be lathering up different kinds of dog customers, all for a good cause. Dexterity Salon and Caffe Niche are preparing to host a charity dog wash Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit No More Homeless Pets in Utah. The nonprofit organization seeks...
Business has picked up for Tony Graunstadt's demolition company, which has carved out a niche in clearing weeds, boarding up windows and cleaning up debris at the houses making up Contra Costa's mounting foreclosure market. Brentwood's Delta Demolition, contracted by the county to clean up derelict vacant...
OLDWICK, N.J. -- A.M. Best Co. has assigned a financial strength rating FSR of A- Excellent and issuer credit ratings ICR of "a-" to The PURE Group of Insurance Companies PURE and its members: Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange and PURE Insurance Company. All companies are domiciled in Fort Lauderdale, FL....
Adelaide Polsinelli spent the past year-and-a-half doing her homework on which New York City firm could help elevate her business to the next level. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Her dogged approach to her career trajectory is testament to the resolve that has helped the 24-year veteran of the...
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