The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, announced today that it has scheduled a live webcast on "Nonprofit Organization Mergers, Consolidations, and Other Combinations: Accounting and Legal Issues". This two-hour event is scheduled on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET.

Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") has advised Rexel on the sale of HCL Asia, one of the three activities of its Agencies Consumers Electronics ("ACE") division, to the DKSH Group, a privately held Swiss company and the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia.

Restructuring and turnaround experts David Hartheimer, President of Clearbid Capital, and William Sherer, Director at Houlihan Lokey, are joining more than a hundred investors, bankers, private equity and hedge fund managers, real estate specialists, management consultants and legal and accounting advisors attending GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, Tuesday March 9th, at Kirkland & Ellis' New York headquarters.

The Distressed Investing landscape is in the midst of a radical metamorphosis being shaped by forces here and abroad. Indeed, after a couple of turbulent years in the financial markets, investors are getting ready for an onslaught of financial assets and real estate properties to come to the market. Investment groups and real estate investment trusts are raising capital to fund acquisitions of these distressed assets on the cheap.

There is such a thing as a free lunch… and getting what you pay for in terms of quality. RedVector’s new campaign illuminates both issues.

Sepideh Asefnia, president of SEPI Engineering & Construction (www.sepiengineering.com), has been appointed by Gov. Bev Perdue to the 2010 North Carolina Department of Commerce Economic Development Board. The North Carolina Economic Development Board oversees state economic development research and planning and makes policy recommendations to the Secretary of Commerce, the Governor and the General Assembly. Comprised of 37 members, the board includes state government officials, Governor-appointed business and nonprofit representatives, as well as members of the N.C.

AMI International announced today it has joined Jacob Fleming Conferences as the official Market Information Partner for the International Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) conference to be held 19-21 May in Brussels.

As the first ever dedicated market information partner for this conference, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime security market trends related to OPVs, adding immense value to all event participants.

The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Frank D. Giardini, Managing Director- ETAS, WTAS LLC will speak at The Knowledge Congress’ upcoming webcast entitled: “Form 990 in 2010: What We've Learned (Practical Guidance)”. This two-hour event is scheduled on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM ET. (For further details of the event and an updated list of panelists, please visit: http://www.knowledgecongress.org/event_2010_Form_990.html)

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Coldwell Banker Commercial TradeMark Properties (www.cbctmp.com) has announced that Mary Jane Bartlett, a commercial real estate advisor at the firm, negotiated the purchase of a 1,750-square-foot residential property located at 32 Highland Dr. in Lillington. The building sold for $138,900.

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- To view a complete listing of available commercial real estate properties in the Triangle, visit www.cbctmp.com. Sale and lease listings include detailed information regarding price, square footage and location.

On April 9, 2009, Bluestone America announced the initial release of its Preferred Wealth PPM offering. This PPM is projected to be the cutting edge standard setter for future debt and securitized investments and it is their goal to make this available to all institutional and accredited investors. Bluestone America intends for its Preferred Wealth PPM to be a key player in providing instruments which command high ratio securitization of debt for all global markets.

Edgar Perez, founder of GoldenNetworking.com (http://www.goldennetworking.com), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs, professionals and diplomats, will host Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 on February 26th, the 2nd edition of what is becoming the must-attend conference for experts and professionals in Distressed Investing. Armed with a Columbia Business School MBA and after consulting stints at McKinsey and IBM, Mr.

Connecticut Business & Industry Association, (CBIA), Princeton Capital M & A advisors and Paradigm Associates will join forces to help business owners in the CT & NY area learn how to start planning for their business exit. Princeton Capital will present statistics compiled from former business owners, M & A advisors, consultants, business coaches and other strategic resources whose experiences can help business owners maximize their business valuation.

Richard Zahm, Managing Director of EM Capital Global Advisors LLC, and involved in real estate investment and development since the late 1970’s, will participate at GoldenNetworking.com's Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010, in New York City, joining an exceptional faculty of top business and investment minds, who will provide the most up to date review of the complexities that arise investing in Distressed Financial Assets, Debt and Commercial and Residential Real Estate.

After months of speculation, the Simon Property Group on Tuesday finally made an unsolicited $10 billion offer for General Growth Properties, its bankrupt rival. But General Growth quickly rebuffed the approach, calling the bid too low, reported The New York Times.

AMI International announced today it has joined MAST Events as the event’s official Market Information Partner.

As the first ever dedicated market information partner to be linked with MAST, AMI will offer unique expert insights into future naval and maritime market trends and developments, and adds immense value to all event participants.

Bob Nugent, Vice President, Advisory Services, AMI notes: “The debut of the MAST Americas event is very timely. The US naval and maritime security market is expected to remain the largest in the world over the next 20 years.”

Botwin Communications, an Atlanta based company providing business solutions for voice, data, digital surveillance, access control, and fiber optic connectivity, announced today, the launching of its new WiFi Networks Atlanta marketing campaign and website. Since 1992, Botwin Communications has delivered innovative, cost-effective, and efficient Data, Voice, Digital Surveillance, and Fiber-Optic connectivity for businesses of all sizes.

Global Relay, the leading provider of hosted message archiving, mail management and compliance solutions for business, announced today a partnership with Cloud Commerce, a leading provider of Cloud Computing/SaaS solutions for business.

BDA is pleased to announce the following promotions. The promotions reflect an increased level of business activity across BDA's offices. These professionals will play a greater role in managing BDA client projects over the coming years.

Arun Bagchi, Mumbai, Director
Jim Lau, Hong Kong, Director
Lydia Xu, Shanghai, Director
Heejun Yang, Seoul, Assistant Director
Shan Yue, Shanghai, Assistant Director
Jay Shin, Seoul, Senior Associate
Tanya Wang, Shanghai, Senior Associate
Sherry Zhou, Shanghai, Senior Associate

Front Futures (www.frontfutures.com) has acquired the FINE Security Trading commodity trading solution. FINE security Trading is a real-time position-keeping and risk management system that captures and values exchange-traded and cleared products across multiple trading venues. FINE Security Trading also provides exchange connectivity with real-time trade feeds. The acquisition, the terms of which were not disclosed, is not expected to have a material impact on Front Futures’ financial results.

Neal Spencer, BKD, LLP chief executive officer, announces BKD is collaborating with IASeminars, a leading independent provider of training courses on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), to teach open enrollment and in-company IFRS courses throughout the United States.

The recent earthquake in Haiti has placed the world’s focus on delivering much-needed assistance, food, water and supplies to this devastated nation. Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, is partnering with The American Red Cross and donating $10,000 toward the organization’s Haiti Relief Effort.

Global online ad network, CPX Interactive, has announced the creation of a formalized Advisory Board and the board’s first two members; Andrew B. Rosengard and Robert F. Hussey.

Cool Life Systems, a leading provider of SaaS business solutions, recently attended the Alliance of Merger and Acquisition Advisors Winter Conference, January 12 – 14, 2010, located in Las Vegas, NV. is a sponsor. During the conference Cool Life Systems continued to showcase its product line to financial services firms that focus on investment banking, merger & acquisition and private equity.

America’s renewed focus on healthy living, including vitamins and supplements, along with Nutricap Labs’ reputation for outstanding customer service, contributed to a rapid growth in sales for the leading provider of nutraceutical services. Nutricap Labs kicked off the New Year by moving its corporate headquarters to a more advanced, 85,000 square foot GMP Certified facility in Farmingdale, NY.

The SIP Forum (www.sipforum.org) today announced the recent re-election of industry veteran and VoIP pioneer Richard Shockey to the Board of Directors, and the election of Mr. Shockey as new Board Chairman. Additionally, the Forum has re-elected Dr. Eric Burger to the Board of Directors and named him Chairman Emeritus, and elected Dr. Alan Johnston to the Board.

Meanwhile, the SIP Forum announced the reappointment of Marc Robins as Managing Director and President.

GoldenNetworking.com will host on February 26th, 2010, Distressed Investing Leaders Forum 2010 (http://www.DistressedInvestingLeadersForum.com) at Kirkland & Ellis' New York City headquarters.

Cathy Rosebaugh-Jennings, president of Alterna Home Solutions (www.alternahs.com), has announced that she has expanded her network to include national senior-focused real estate professionals, providing seniors the ability to experience a seamless transition to the Triangle area. Through her network, Cathy has the capability to serve as a resource, not only to seniors moving to the Triangle, but also for adult children who are assisting their parents with the move, whether they are making a purchase or they need assistance entering an age-restricted rental community.

Just in time for the new year, PsychicVille.com – your home for trusted advisors – recently launched its new E-Book, Top 100 Psychic Predictions for 2010.

Bursting with over 100 predictions for 2010, the 35-page E-Book is filled with the work of psychics and astrologers from around the world. From the economy and politics to health and celebrity predictions, every imaginable topic is covered in the Top 100 Psychic Predictions for 2010 E-Book.

Nutricap Labs, a leading provider of nutraceutical services such as contract manufacturing, packaging, labeling and order fulfillment, announces it has been named the Supplier of the Month by Nutrition Industry Executive for October 2009.

Timesharescape, is delighted to announce its "Guaranteed Exit Strategy" seminar will be offered throughout the first quarter of 2010. These series are for timeshare owners that have attempted to list, sell, rent, and/or donate their timeshares to no avail and are determined to free themselves and their families of the financial burden that comes with timeshare ownership. The seminars are free to attend, however, pre-registration is required. Seminars will be held in various cities in Arkansas, Minnesota, New Mexico, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, and Washington.