CMBS Veteran Launches Advisory Firm Frederick L. Fellows has established an investment management company focused on commercial real estate debt securities. Fellows, 43, founded Basalt Capital LLC (Basalt) in Chicago IL to build upon the success of its predecessor, Cargan Investment Management LLC which he formed in 1999. Basalt, an institutional advisory firm, currently manages commercial mortgage backed security (CMBS) investments for a related investment partnership. Basalt has launched a $500 million high yield CMBS oriented investment fund and expects to have their first closing within the next several months. - 2008-05-15

Sixty-Five Percent of Small Businesses Say 'Following Up With Leads' Biggest Failure in Marketing Efforts : Leads Going Cold Seen as Biggest Gap, According to Infusionsoft Survey Surveying the landscape of small businesses across the U.S., and amid concerns over the need to grow sales while reducing expenses, small business owners say the number one frustration they face daily when it comes to sales and marketing is the inability to consistently follow up with prospects. In a survey of entrepreneurs across the U.S. conducted by small business marketing automation software provider Infusionsoft, 65 percent of small business owners cite an inability to consistently and efficiently follow up with leads as the top concern. - 2008-05-15

HireRight Receives Prestigious ACE Award for Excellence in Customer Satisfaction HireRight, Inc. (Nasdaq: HIRE), a leader in on-demand employment screening solutions, today announced that it has received an Achievement in Customer Excellence (ACE) Award from CustomerSat, the leader in real-time customer feedback solutions. The Award uses objective statistical analysis to measure and demonstrate success in customer satisfaction and loyalty. - 2008-05-15

New Color Printers from OKI Printing Solutions Deliver Powerful HD Color Performance for Small and Medium Workgroups : The C6050 and C6150 Series Bring Fast, Versatile HD (High-Definition) Color Printing to Businesses, Include Parallel Port Standard for Easy Integration into Legacy Systems OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today introduced the C6050 Series and C6150 Series of A4 digital color printers, offering small to medium workgroups powerful and versatile color printers at a competitive total cost of ownership (TCO) - raising the value of in-house color printing. The C6050 and C6150 Series boast HD Color technology and include a parallel port standard, allowing companies who utilize an older legacy system to easily integrate and upgrade their color printing technology for a more productive and efficient business. - 2008-05-15

Compact A4 Color Printer from OKI Printing Solutions is Big on Technology Features While Meeting the Space, Performance and PCL/PS Emulation Requirements of Users : Ideal for Personal Use and Very Small Workgroups, the C3600n Offers Best-in-Class1 HD Color Technology in a Small Footprint OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI® Printing Solutions brand, today launched the C3600n A4 digital color printer. The C3600n provides best-in-class standard memory, processor speed and first page out speeds for color1 - all in a compact footprint designed to fit the space and needs of very small workgroups. As many companies are now realizing the benefits of using color printers to increase the effectiveness of presentations, reports and event materials, the C3600n was designed with HD (high-definition) Color and PCL/PostScript functionality to make color printing more powerful, accessible and efficient. - 2008-05-15

Outsource Partners International Inaugurates Newest Shared Service Center in Bangalore, India With Grand Opening Ceremony : - A Crowd of over 1,500 Employees, Clients, Analysts, and Friends Gathered to Celebrate the Opening – Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting, and tax business process outsourcing (BPO) as well as related services, announced today the opening of its new, 280,000 square feet Shared Service Center in Bangalore, India’s IT/ ITES SEZ approved Vrindavan TechVillage. OPI commemorated the inaugural ceremonies with speeches and a facility tour for some 1,500 employees, clients, analysts, and friends of the company. - 2008-05-15

Business Wire Supports Securities and Exchange Commission on Move Towards Interactive Data (XBRL) : Only newswire to offer proprietary in-house XBRL solutions Business Wire strongly supports the SEC's proposal announced Wednesday for the phased-in adoption of the XBRL corporate reporting standard, an initiative that promises to introduce the benefits of interactive data to a broader investor audience. - 2008-05-14

AutoRevo Appoints Alan Bertucci as Senior Product Manager : Alan Bertucci to Manage Product Expansion Efforts and Increase Efficiency in Continuing Development of AutoRevo's Industry-Leading Vehicle Marketing Platform AutoRevo (autorevo.com), a leading provider of on-demand marketing software for the automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Alan Bertucci as Senior Product Manager. - 2008-05-13

Bhupinder S Sood CPA Announces Personalized Debt Personal Finances Counseling to Individuals and Businesses PERSONAL LINE TO THE CPA is a new service offered to individuals/businesses to get through this tough financial climate. Small businesses and individuals sometimes do not know who to turn to for good, honest advice. - 2008-05-13

Ocean Tomo CEO James Malackowski Named Top IP Professional by IP Law & Business Magazine : Malackowski Listed Among Top 50 U.S. IP Professionals under the Age of 45 Ocean Tomo, LLC today announced President & CEO James E. Malackowski was named a top intellectual property professional of 2008 by IP Law & Business Magazine. Malackowski was among 50 winners named to this year’s “Top 50 under 45” – a listing of those leading the U.S. IP industry under the age of 45. The list was published in the May issue of IP Law & Business, a prominent monthly publication serving the IP community. - 2008-05-13

Renovations Nearing Completion on Impulsive Group's Broadway Hotel & Hostel : New 'Boutique' Hostel Concept Introduced to New York City Hotel and real estate development company the Impulsive Group is nearing completion on the renovation of its Broadway Hotel & Hostel located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. When construction wraps up in June, the 37,000 square foot property at 101st and Broadway will offer guests a boutique “designer” hostel experience, providing upscale hotel amenities and services within a fashionable, contemporary setting, with beds starting at as low as $18 per night. - 2008-05-12

In Tough Economic Times Small Investments Can Deliver Big Career Gains : Drop the $600 Blue Pinstripe Suit and Add the $16 Quilted Leather Journal Suggests M by Staples™ Survey In today’s economic climate, U.S. workers believe that small-ticket items, including stylish notebooks and file folders, are the secret to increased productivity, recognition and success - more so than dressing in flashy business attire. According to the M by Staples™ national survey, more than half (55 percent) of workers reported that having stylish office supplies gets them noticed in the workplace. In addition, 81 percent of respondents indicated an increase in productivity when they are more organized and carry business tools that allow them to showcase their personality and make a statement (53 percent). Further, more than one-third of respondents believe having stylish office supplies is likely to lead to promotions and opportunities for advancement. - 2008-05-12

Civil Service Employees Insurance Group's Financial Strength Rating Upgraded by A.M. Best : Best Report Cites CSE's Significantly Improved Operating Earnings During Past Five Years Civil Service Employees Insurance Group (“CSE”) today announced that A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength rating of CSE and its members to A- (Excellent) from B++ (Good). - 2008-05-12

Baird Hosts 29th Annual Growth Stock Conference : Senior Research Analyst Christopher Raymond Discusses Potential Growth Opportunities for Biotechnology Sector Baird, an employee-owned, international capital markets, private equity, wealth and asset management firm, will host its 29th annual Growth Stock Conference at the Four Seasons in Chicago, May 13-15. This year’s conference will feature executives from more than 160 of the fastest-growing companies across the following sectors: Business Services, Communications, Consumer/Retail, Distribution, Education, Financial Institutions, Health Care/Life Sciences, Specialty Pharmaceuticals, Technology and Transportation/Logistics. Several hundred institutional and private equity investors will attend. - 2008-05-12

Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman & CEO of Outsource Partners International, Named a ''FAO Superstar'' : - The Award Recognizes Schmitz's Commitment to Providing Clients with Continuous Improvement and for Developing a Global Business Model Appropriate for Both the Enterprise and Middle Markets - Outsource Partners International, Inc. (OPI), a leading provider of finance, accounting, and tax business process outsourcing (BPO) as well as related services, announced today that Clarence T. Schmitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has been named a 2008 Superstar of the finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) industry. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Schmitz has been selected by FAO Today magazine for this honor. - 2008-05-12

PC 911 to Expand to Phoenix PC 911, one of the nation's leading mobile technical services for computer, network and telephony repair and maintenance for business and residence, today announced that it will open a facility in Phoenix, Arizona, on May 12, 2008. - 2008-05-08

The IAB Issues Revised Ad Unit and Rich Media Creative Guidelines for Public Comment: Fostering Ongoing Standardization and Innovation in the Online Industry The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) today announced the release of a set of Revised Ad Unit and Rich Media Creative Guidelines. These revised guidelines will help to eliminate points of friction in the online ad buying process while fostering continued innovation in the interactive advertising industry. The proposed guidelines will: - 2008-05-08

Consult2Comply To Help Global Organizations Respond To Increasing Compliance Concerns: Compliance Professionals Create New Service Organization to Address Global Compliance Issues; Announce Key Services and Software Products Consult2Comply, world leaders in the compliance industry, today announced its official corporate launch to provide services aimed at helping businesses make sense of compliance issues. Consult2Comply also announced the availability of two key software products to support compliance-industry and risk-assessment professionals in achieving adherence to the many regulations, standards and best-practice requirements around the world today. - 2008-05-06

RiseSmart Introduces Recruiter Concierge, Candidate Sourcing and Screening with a Personal Touch: New Service Saves Time and Money for Staffing Companies and Corporate Recruiters, Offers Real-Time Interaction with Dedicated Account Managers RiseSmart, the online job search service featuring trained HR professionals who match job openings with $100K+ jobseekers, today unveiled Recruiter Concierge, a new offering providing high-touch candidate sourcing and screening services for staffing companies and corporate recruiters. - 2008-05-06

Introducing Engagement Commerce: Fididel Launches First Site with Real-Time Negotiation to Give Buyers More Control of the Online Shopping Experience -- Sellers Benefits from Personal Sales Staff: Global Community of Trained ''Fididelers'' to Sell and Negotiate on Their Behalf Fididel, the first online marketplace based on real-time negotiation of sales, today introduced millions of buyers and sellers worldwide to a fun and interactive approach to ecommerce: engagement commerce. Fididel (www.fididel.com) fills a gap in the ecommerce market by moving the online buying experience from an "auction" or "fixed price" transaction to real-time negotiation, a universally accepted way to buy and sell products in any real-world marketplace. - 2008-05-05

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