PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/40978.xml PRWeb.com Press Release Feed - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Volatile Economy Changes Building, Land Financing Options for Growing Banks, Says CEO of Horn Capital Realty http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008banking/6sale-leaseback/prweb1029944.htm Jonathan S. Horn, CEO of Horn Capital Realty, Inc. of Miami, details the advantages to growing banks of utilizing sale-leaseback financing and build-to-suit programs as attractive alternatives for maintaining their new facilities expansions in an unsettled economy that may remain volatile for some time. The veteran of more than $600 million worth of such deals contends the banks can remain competitive, conserve capital, avoid delays that bring on higher property and construction costs, reduce overhead and improve profitability. (PRWeb Jun 17, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008banking/6sale-leaseback/prweb1029944.htm Texas and Houston Buck National Real Estate Trends; Erratic Economic Outlook, However, Affects Single-Family Market http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008houston/4luxuryhomes/prweb888244.htm Texas and Houston appears to be eluding rising property foreclosure rates. A closer look, however, reveals a different story. And while Houston had its best sales month of the year, the seventh consecutive monthly slide in overall home and property sales --particularly the 15.7% drop in the price of affluent homes and the dropping number of pending salesgrowing -- is a clear signal that home sellers will need to be more patient, Realtors and brokers more aggresive, and bargain hunters less gleeful. (PRWeb Apr 24, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008houston/4luxuryhomes/prweb888244.htm Independent Bank of Austin: '07 Net Profit up 53%; Assets, Loans, Deposits Show Sharp Rise in 2007 for Lakeway Bank; Bank Relocates to New Headquarters; Slower Growth Anticipated in 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/communitybanking/denovobank/prweb624481.htm Independent Bank of Austin, a state savings bank (SSB) based in nearby Lakeway and with operations in Georgetown, TX, reported a 4th Qtr. 2007 net profit of $557,071, up 10.9% over the year-ago quarter, and net profit for the year of $2,2 million, up 53% over profits in 2006. On Dec. 24, the bank moved into its new 3,500 s.f. headquarters on busy Ranch Road 620, near Bee Cave, TX and the newly opened Hill Country Galleria shopping center. Although the bank recently ranked No. 4 in the nation with a 17.40% return on average equity (ROAE) among the 174 de novos (start-up banks) opened in 2005, management predicts that its growth will be slower despite unsettling economic indicators having less impact on the Central Texas region. (PRWeb Jan 15, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/communitybanking/denovobank/prweb624481.htm Horn Capital Realty Acquires 'Hard Corners' in San Antonio, Hill Country Horn Challenges Site Selection Philosophy Used by Financial Institutions http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb611651.htm Jonathan S. Horn, CEO of Horn Capital Realty of Miami, is known as one of the foremost experts in the triple net lease arena, is highly knowledgeable in sale-leaseback financing, the acquisition and disposition of NNN transactions for institutional investors, and 1031 property exchanges. He announce acquisition of "hard corner" commercial properties in San Antonio and Marble Falls, TX, and challenges banks, credit unions and other financial institutions to re-think their "clustering" strategy when making site selections for new branches/facilities. Hard corners are strong-demographic, high-income, undeveloped commercial properties near traffic lights. He details the benefits of NNN Properties and sale-leaseback deals and how as a "tenant" a bank or other business can free up need funds or capital to grow their businesses. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb611651.htm JMFA Leadership Conference Attracts Banking, Credit Union Execs to San Antonio; Features Industry Speakers, Insights, Trends, Tools http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb429055.htm San Antonio is the site of the JMFA Leadership Conference 2006, a by-invitation event for bankers and credit union executives, Oct. 8-10 and Oct. 11-13, respectively. Trends, tools, insights and market strategy will be related by such speakers as the executive editor of BankersOnline.com, a former regulator with the Comptroller of the Currency, a CUNA economist, a financial services attorney, a previous CUNA chairman, an interest rate and market trend specialist, and executive search experts. (PRWeb Aug 25, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 25 Aug 2006 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb429055.htm John M. Floyd & Associates Creates Executive Search Group for Banks, S&Ls, Credit Unions; JMFA Deploying Top Talent -- Modrell and Shanley -- to Find Top Talent http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb352325.htm John M. Floyd & Associates, Inc. of Baytown (Houston), Texas, a leading provider of non-interest income products for more than 30 years, has established JMFA Executive Search Group to identify, scrutinize and recruit top-caliber candidatesfor senior managerial positions at banks, S&Ls, thrifts and credit unions in the United States. Executive Consultants within the new division are Garry Modrell and Charles Shanley, both heavily experienced in the banking and credit union fields, respectively. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2006)

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]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb352325.htm 'Night of 100 Stars' Oscar-Viewing Party Features Johnny Light as Official Celebrity Gift Bag Item -- Gadget Improves Gender Respect, Harmony, Hygiene, Bathroom Safety http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb351036.htm The humorous but practical Johnny Light, an automated night light for the commode, joins much more luxurious and exotic fare as a clebrity gift bag item for one of the hottest Academy Awards viewing parties in Hollywood on March 5 -- "The Night of the 100 Stars Oscar Gala" at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Surprisingly, the humble bathroom gadget has its own legion of fans and is no stranger to the spotlight or to celebrity attention. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb351036.htm SIIA Names JMFA a CODiE Award Finalist For its PRIVILEGE MANAGER CRM™ Software http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb344671.htm Overdraft privilege-related software serves banks, credit unions, millions of accountholders. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2006)

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]]> Thu, 09 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb344671.htm California Credit Union League Emphasizes Regulatory Compliance on Overdraft Programs; League Partner Offers Compliance and Performance Review to Calif., Nevada CUs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb340554.htm The California Credit Union League, which serves California and Nevada credit unions, promotes compliance with federal regulations for members with overdraft privilege (courtesy pay or bounce-safe) programs, recommending John M. Floyd & Associates of Baytown (Houston) Texas for its Compliance & Performance Review program. (PRWeb Feb 1, 2006)

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]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/02/prweb340554.htm Independent Bank Reports Six Months of Rapid Growth: $53 Million in Total Assets, $45 Million in Loans at Year-end 2005 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338868.htm Rates rise: Platinum Accounts at 3.75% - 3.85% (APY); CDs, 3% to 5% (APY). (PRWeb Jan 27, 2006)

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]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2006 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb338868.htm Johnny Light™ -- Commode Night Light Promotes Gender Respect, Family Harmony, Hygiene, Safety; Sales Benefit American Heart Assn. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb327008.htm Johnny Light, Inc. will donate 10% of revenues from Internet sales in January and February to the American Heart Association®. (PRWeb Dec 29, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb327008.htm No-Cost Webinars: Online Cash Management http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb321678.htm Abound Resources also offers banker and media attendees an OCM white paper. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb321678.htm Small Businesses Value Online Cash Management; Community Banks Should Explore Technology, Says Expert http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb317507.htm In this lengthy Technology Feature, Abound Resources executives explore the challenges, costs and considerations of online cash management (OCM) for community financial institutions trying to meet the needs of small-to-medium-sized businesses with a view that OCM will help them become the primary bank to that customer segment and improve net interest income. Presentation was at the Ind. Bankers Assn. of Texas annual meeting near Dallas. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/12/prweb317507.htm Financial Trends Challenge Banks, Create Opportunities, JMFA Exec Tells IBAT Attendees http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb316578.htm “Alarms should be sounding in community banks across Texas and the nation,” says Wes Baggett, a Regional Executive for John M. Floyd & Associates (JMFA) of Baytown, TX. “The proliferation of ‘nonbank banks,’ as well as revenue enhancement opportunities, are thoroughly testing financial institutions.” (PRWeb Nov 29, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb316578.htm Barnholtz Entertainment to Distribute ‘After Sundown’; Horror Flick Screens at Deep Ellum Film Festival, Nov. 18 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309969.htm After Sundown Film Partners (ASFP), comprised of two production companies in Dallas and Fort Worth, has contracted with Barnholtz Entertainment of Calabasas, CA, to handle the domestic home video distribution (U.S. & Canada) of “After Sundown.” The independent horror flick was filmed in the Metroplex and at nearby Beaumont Ranch in Grandview, TX, during the past year. It will be officially screened at the Deep Ellum Film Festival in Dallas on Friday, Nov. 18. (PRWeb Nov 11, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/11/prweb309969.htm Chris Williston, IBAT CEO, Named Advisor to Abound Resources, Inc. of Austin http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299111.htm Chris Williston, Pres./CEO of the Independent Bankers Assn. of Texas, joins Catherine A. Ghiglieri, President of Ghiglieri & Company of Austin, as the first two advissors to Abound Resources, Inc. of Austin, Texas. Abound Resources helps community banks organize and coordinate technology resources to achieve strategic goals, increase utilization of existing technology, manage the growing complexity of regulatory requirements and control the rising costs of technology. Both professionals are well connected in the banking industry. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299111.htm Independent Bank of Austin Opens Georgetown Branch; Veteran Bankers Set Fast Growth Pattern http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb293528.htm Lakeway, Texas-based Independent Bank of Austin, which has set a blistering growth pace since its June 6 opening with highly attractive Platinum Account, savings and CD rates, has now begun a limited service branch between Georgetown and Sun City Texas . . . announced plans for a new permanent headquarters location and its board of directors...and disclosed details of its fast-track charter process, which may become a template for newly chartered institutions. Jack and Denny Buchanan -- no relation -- are Chairman and CEO, respectively of the chartered and FDIC-insured State Savings Bank. (PRWeb Oct 5, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb293528.htm State Creates Central Data Base to Track Manufactured Housing Tax Information http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb277492.htm Under a new state law -- supported by the manufactured housing industry -- the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs will maintain a central data base where tax assessor-collectors can go to determine if all taxes have been paid before an ownership change occurs. (PRWeb Aug 26, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb277492.htm Longtime IBAT Members Form New Partnership; Offers Student Loan Services to Community Banks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272524.htm LoanSTAR Funding Group, Inc. of Bryan, TX, and TIB-The Independent BankersBank of Dallas, TX, -- long-time, endorsed members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas -- will now offer student loan services to community banks in Texas. TIB has begun working with the LoanSTAR for its secondary market service and marketing support and with LoanSTAR Systems, Inc. for its student loan originations and servicing processes. LoanSTAR and TIB have made special arrangements with TIB’s former student loan originator and servicer, Sallie Mae, to ensure that borrowers and schools will receive the same level of quality servicing. (PRWeb Aug 16, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb272524.htm Abound Resources Gets Third Round Funding, Discloses Board Members http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb271963.htm announces Third Round Funding for Austin firm offering breakthrough technology support solutions for community financial institutions. Funding to date now totals almost $2 million. (PRWeb Aug 11, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/08/prweb271963.htm JMFA Offers 'CPR' for Overdraft Privilege Programs http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb266608.htm No-obligation Compliance and Performance Review ensures consumer-friendly programs. (PRWeb Jul 27, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb266608.htm Bankers Favor Technology Optimization Over New Solutions, Abound Resources Study Reveals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261198.htm Frustrated and overwhelmed managers of community financial institutions (CFIs) would rather optimize existing technology than take on new solutions and new systems, according to a survey by Abound Resources, Inc. (www.aboundresources.com) of Austin, a member of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. (PRWeb Jul 12, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/07/prweb261198.htm Community Bankers of Alabama Endorses JMFA for Overdraft Privilege Program; Popular Program Helps Consumers Avoid Hassle, Added Costs of Bounced Checks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb256984.htm CBAA Services, Inc., the wholly-owned subsidiary of the Community Bankers Association of Alabama based in Montgomery, has signed an agreement with John M. Floyd & Associates of Baytown, TX (Houston) to offer its industry leading and popular JMFA Overdraft Privilege program to accountholders at its member banks. The "courtesy pay" or "bounce protection" program helps consumers who inadvertently overdraw their accounts avoid embarrassment, inconvenience and additional costs. (PRWeb Jun 30, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb256984.htm Central Bank in Houston and Home Bank, Lafayette, La., Select Abound Resources, Inc. as New Strategic Technology Support Partner http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255994.htm Central Bank in Houston and Home Bank in Lafayette, La., have selected Abound Resources, Inc. of Austin,Texas, and its breakthrough technology tools and intelligence reports to help optimize existing technology, to control the rising cost of new technology and to meet complex regulatory requirements. The product can help increase optimization of existing technology by up to 50%; save up to 30% in hardware, software, outsourcing and data communications costs, and help manage the regulatory burden while saving a bank’s IT staff time and money. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 28 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255994.htm Travelaxe.com Helps Winter Olympics Travelers with Hotel Bookings and Offers Fast Side-by-side Price Comparisons http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255178.htm The Winter Olympics in the Turin, Italy area may be eight months away, but savvy travelers shopping online for accommodations are finding Travelaxe.com to be an easy-to-use, reliable source for best prices. Travelaxe, Inc. serves business and leisure travelers with hotel information for 3,530 cities in 106 countries, from Albania to Zimbabwe, including 29 hotels in Turin and more than 1,885 hotels all over Italy. Information from more than 20 different travel websites is available in unbiased price comparisons with the lowest price highlighted, additional amenities filters, maps, ratings and more. (PRWeb Jun 26, 2005)

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]]> Sun, 26 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb255178.htm 'After Sundown' Horror Flick First-cut Screening Attracts 400 at Billy Bob's Texas; Distributors Show High Interest; Indie Film Expected in Video Stores in August http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250450.htm "After Sundown," the independent horror flick made in North Texas, has a successful first cut screening at the world famous Billy bob's Texas in Fort Worth on June 7. Producers disclose interest from five distributors and project the final cut - shaped by comments from the nearly 400 persons attending the mini-premiere - should be finished in July and the digital gorefest of Old West vampires and contemporary zombies should be in video stores in late August. (PRWeb Jun 12, 2005)

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]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb250450.htm College Baseball Playoff Fans Get Fast Hotel Booking Help from Travelaxe.com http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247688.htm Travelaxe, Inc. offers side-by-side hotel price comparisons in all NCAA super regional cities and Omaha for the World Series. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247688.htm A ‘Training Culture’ Critical to Ongoing Corporate Success, Elite Trainer Advises Banking, C.U. Executives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247363.htm Dick Kendall, a leading trainer at financial institutions, provides an incisive look at the critical elements of establishing a "training culture" at a corporation or organization. Speaking at the Floyd Forum & Leadership Conference in Austin, TX, in May, he touches on management commitment, curriculum, "training the trainer," internal vs. external trainers, facilities, organizing/tracking/competence and the importance of incentives for trainees. (PRWeb Jun 3, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 03 Jun 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/06/prweb247363.htm ‘Get Serious’ On Best Practices for Overdraft Programs, Legal Expert Tells C.U. and Banking Executives http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb244900.htm Oliver Ireland, a partner in the Financial Services Practice Group of Morrison & Foerster, a Washington, DC law firm, tells bankers and credit union executives attending the annual Floyd Forum --in Austin, TX this year -- to protect themselves from accountholder complaints and consumer abuses by adopting and adhering to the federal Interagency Guidance on "Best Practices" for well-managed and compliant overdraft privilege (bounce protection, courtesy pay) programs. Ireland is former Associate General Counsel of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. (PRWeb May 26, 2005)

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]]> Thu, 26 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb244900.htm Floyd Forum: Model for Successful Banking Begins with Integrity -- Editor http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238169.htm William Streeter, longtime editor of the ABA Banking Journal, says that among the timeless themes for surviving and prospering in the banking industry are integrity, exceptional service, personal touch, value and developing a corporate culture that instills ethical dealings. He urged bankers attending the Floyd Forum in Austin, TX, this past week to "find a niche," work hard to hire, train and keep good people, and to concentrate on the 15% of your core products that produce 80% of the revenue. (PRWeb May 9, 2005)

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]]> Mon, 09 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb238169.htm Demographics, Financial Trends Creating Challenges and Opportunities for Credit Unions - CUNA Analyst http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236413.htm Vickie Joyal, the top research analyst at the Credit Union National Assn., tells CU executives attending the 2005 Floyd Forum Leadership Conference that rapidly changing demographics, debit card usage, online banking, fraud threats and checking overdraft programs are creating both challenges and opportunities for the nation's credit unions. (PRWeb May 4, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 04 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236413.htm Horror Flick ‘After Sundown’ Sets Texas-Size Premiere at Billy Bob’s Texas - Fort Worth Hosts Vampire and Zombie Bash http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236523.htm After Sundown Film Partners of Dallas/Fort Worth will premiere the locally produced independent horror film, “After Sundown,” at the world famous Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth – the world’s largest honky-tonk at 7 p.m., June 7, 2005. General admission is free for those having an official ticket, downloadable at www.aftersundownmovie.com/premiere. (PRWeb May 4, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 04 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236523.htm Abound Resources Launched; Offers Community Banks Unique, Web-based Technology Support... Paradigm Shift Redefines, Takes Technology Support, Optimization to New Level http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236089.htm Newly formed Abound Resources, Inc. of Austin, TX, is offering community financial institutions an objective, affordable, web-based resource for technology support and optimization to help manage regulatory burden and improve their bottom line. Two years in development, ClickSupport is so unique, it has a patent pending. It can help increase the optimization of existing technology by up to 50%, and save up to 30% in hardware, software, outsourcing and data communications costs (PRWeb May 3, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 03 May 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/05/prweb236089.htm Floyd Forum Attracts C.U., Banking Execs to Texas Hill Country; CUNA Analyst, ABA Banking Journal Editor among Keynote Speakers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb232044.htm Vicki Joyal, VP-Research Services for the Credit Union National Assn., and William W. Streeter, editor of ABA Banking Journal, are among four keynote speakers at the 2005 Floyd Forum Leadership Conferences -- Credit Union and Banking -- set for May 1-3 and May 4-6, respectively, at the Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. (PRWeb Apr 22, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 22 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb232044.htm PFSWeb Renews $50 Million in Credit Facilities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb226289.htm PFSweb, Inc., a global provider of BPO, third party logistics, supply chain management and e-commerce fulfillment solutions, has renewed about $50 million in credit facilities with IBM and a facoring agreement with Fortis Commercial Finance through March 2006. The financing services that PFSweb's Supplies Distributors offers using those lines of cred complements PFSweb’s suite of supply chain solutions and is a key differentiator in its overall service offering. (PRWeb Apr 12, 2005)

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]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2005 07:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/04/prweb226289.htm PFSweb Contracted for Dedicated Call Center to Serve U.S., Canadian Customers of Consumer Electronics Firm http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb223401.htm PFSweb (Nasdaq: PFSW) contracts with a major consumer electronics company to provide a dedicated call center to handle parts replacement to its dealers. Value of the three-year contract and its options were not disclosed. (PRWeb Mar 30, 2005)

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]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb223401.htm ‘March Madness’ Basketball Fans Get Fast Hotel Booking Help from Travelaxe.com - Travelaxe, Inc. Offers Side-by-side Price Comparisons in all NCAA Play-off Cities http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb217326.htm Travelaxe, Inc. of Austin, an aggregator of hotel reservation info, makes it easy for NCAA basketball tournament fans to compare hotel costs and book a room quickly by showing side-by-side price comparisons for each of the play-off cities' hotels at its web site, www.travelaxe.com. It aggregates info from 20 travel web sites for a quick view and click through to reservation, as well as noting events for those fans going to the city but who could not get arena tickets with their friends. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 11 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb217326.htm PFSweb Breaks Through to Profitability in 2004 - Record Revenue and Net Income of $1.1 Million Highlight Fourth Quarter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb214940.htm PFSweb, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFSW), which IPO'd in December 1999, reports its first profitable year and sustainable profitability, with record revenue and net income for the Fourth Quarter. The share price, $3.28 at the market close, zoomed up in after-hours trading: After Hours (RT-ECN): 3.80 0.52 (15.85%). The global business process outsourcer (BPO), is known for e-commerce fulfillment and supply chain management, as well as its many blue chip clients, such as IBM, Xerox, Hewlett-Packard, a Fortune 500 company and the U.S. Government. It projects earnings per share in 2005 of 0 cents to 3 cents. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2005)

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]]> Fri, 04 Mar 2005 08:00:00 GMT http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb214940.htm Iowa Ind. Bankers Endorses Floyd & Assoc. for Overdraft Privilege Program - Program Helps Consumers Avoid Hassle, Added Costs of Bounced Checks http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/03/prweb212849.htm The Ind. Bankers Svc. Corp., the for-profit subsidiary of the Iowa Independent Bankers, has teamed with John M. Floyd & Associates of Houston (Baytown TX) to offer overdraft privilege -- "courtesy pay" to their members and those banks' accountholders to prevent the hassle, embarrassment and added costs of bounced checks. (PRWeb Mar 3, 2005)

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