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9/3/2010Bank of America to Report Third-Quarter Financial Results on October 19
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America Corporation today announced it will present its third-quarter 2010 financial results on Tuesday, October 19. The results are scheduled to be released at 7:00 a.m. ET, followed by an investor presentation at 8:30 a.m. ET. The live webcast, accompanying presentation and other earnings-related information will be available through the Bank of America Investor Relations website at http://investor.bankofamerica.com. Bank of America Bank of America is
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9/3/2010Wells Fargo Names Tim Sloan Chief Administrative Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Tim Sloan has been named the company’s chief administrative officer, a new position that reports directly to Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John G. Stumpf. Effective immediately, the functions of Corporate Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility, Enterprise Marketing, Government Relations and Human Resources will report to Sloan as he assumes leadership of the company’s brand, reput
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9/3/2010Sprint Nextel CFO Bob Brust to Speak Sept. 15 at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sprint Nextel CFO Bob Brust To Speak Sept. 15 at Bank of America-Merrill Lynch Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
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9/3/2010Constellation Energy Chief Financial Officer to Present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Power & Gas Leaders Conference
BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Constellation Energy (NYSE: CEG) today announced that Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President Jonathan W. Thayer will address industry analysts and investors at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Power & Gas Leaders Conference Sept. 29, 2010, at the Westin Times Square Hotel in New York City. Thayer is scheduled to present at 10:30 a.m. EDT on the topic of “Merchant Strategies.” A live audio webcast and a copy of the presentation slides will be available
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9/3/2010Research and Markets: Bank of America Corporation: Corporate Analysis
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/23d667/bank_of_america_co) has announced the addition of the "Bank of America Corporation: Corporate Analysis" company profile to their offering. This company profile is a premium company information product offering an unmatched depth and breadth of content. It analyzes the strategic positioning of the company - how the company has evolved and how it has been performing over the years. Sectional Highlights
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9/3/2010Zacks Investment Ideas Feature Highlights: Citigroup, Bank of America, Wells Fargo and JP Morgan
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights Features: Citigroup (NYSE: C), Bank of America (NYSE: BAC), Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and JP Morgan Chase (NYSE: JPM). Bank Stocks are Lagging: Is It a Sign? Are the Bank Stocks Sending a Signal? These large banks led stocks out of the dark times in 2009. Obviously, the massive gains weren't going to last for forever as the stocks bounced off of what was extremely low valuations to more normalized trading. The easy trading
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9/3/2010Sealed Air to Participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sealed Air Corporation (NYSE:SEE) announced today that it is scheduled to participate in the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference in San Francisco on Monday, September 13, 2010 at 2:45 p.m. (ET). The Company’s presentation will be available through a live webcast. All interested parties are invited to access a link to the presentation and view the slides at www.sealedair.com in the Investor Information section under the Presentations & Even
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9/3/2010Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Wesco Financial, Berkshire Hathaway, Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble and Wells Fargo
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Wesco Financial Corp. (NYSE: WSC), Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-B), Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) and Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=4579 Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog: Buffett Bids $500M for Wesco Stake Following up on his intention of buying 19.9% of Wesco
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9/3/2010Wachovia Preferred Funding Corp. Declares Dividend on Series A Preferred Securities
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wachovia Preferred Funding Corp. (NYSE:WNAPr) announced today that its board of directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend on its Series A 7.25% preferred securities. The dividend is equal to $0.453125 per Series A security. The dividend is payable on September 30, 2010, to holders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2010. Wachovia Preferred Funding Corp. is an indirect subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company and is qualified as a real
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9/2/2010Quiksilver, Inc. Secures Improved Financing in the Americas
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) today announced that it had amended and extended its existing asset-based line of credit in the Americas region under substantially better terms. The original credit line with joint lead arrangers Bank of America Merrill Lynch and GE Capital funded on July 31, 2009. Although the company currently has no borrowings under the credit line, interest rates have been reduced by approximately 150 basis points and commitment fees hav
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9/2/2010MSCI Inc. to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a leading provider of investment decision support tools worldwide, including indices, portfolio risk and performance analytics and corporate governance services, announced today that David M. Obstler, Chief Financial Officer, will speak at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 5:45pm EDT. The live audio webcast of this presentation will be found at htt
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9/2/2010Wells Fargo to Present at Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial Services Conference
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) said today that Chief Financial Officer Howard Atkins will present at the Barclays Capital 2010 Global Financial Services Conference to be held in New York on Monday, September 13, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time (6 a.m. Pacific Time). The live audio webcast and presentation slides will be available at the following addresses: www.wellsfargo.com/invest_relations/presents http://cc.talkpoint.com/barc002/091310a_rb/?entity=2_I53BN3P A rep
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9/2/2010Neiman Marcus, Inc. Reports August Revenues
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Neiman Marcus, Inc. announced the following preliminary company-wide revenues for August 2010.   4 weeks ended   August 28, 2010   August 29, 2009 % Change   Total Revenues $250 million $241 million 3.9%   Comparable Revenues $248 million $241 million 2.9%   In the four-week August period, comparable revenues in the Specialty Retail Stores segment, which includes Neiman Marcus Stores and Bergdorf Goodman, increased 2.7 percent. Revenue growth trends were the strongest in
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9/2/2010Business Wire Retail Report on August 2010 Retail Sales Figures
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Business Wire Retail Report tracks each retailer's total monthly and year-to-date sales as well as the percent change in comparable store sales for the prior months and year-to-date.
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9/1/2010Glenn Degenaars Joins First Republic Private Wealth Management
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Republic Bank today announced that Glenn Degenaars has joined First Republic Private Wealth Management in New York as Portfolio Manager and Managing Director.
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8/31/2010The Cheesecake Factory to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (NASDAQ: CAKE) today announced that it will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch Investment Conference in San Francisco, California on September 14, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time. David Overton, Chairman and CEO, and W. Douglas Benn, Executive Vice President and CFO, will present on behalf of the Company. The presentation will be webcast at www.thecheesecakefactory.com and can be accessed by clicking on the “I
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8/31/2010Wells Fargo Survey: Business Owners Delaying Retirement
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business owners are changing the way they approach their retirement in light of economic conditions. The latest Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, surveyed in July 2010, shows many business owners are looking at a later retirement with 69 percent of business owners not planning to retire or cut back on work until age 65 or older. This is a 17 percentage point increase in this category from December ’07 and a 28 percentage point increase from September ‘05. R
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8/26/2010Wells Fargo Significantly Expands Its ExpressSend® Remittance Network in Mexico; Now Offering over 9,000 Remittance Payout Locations in Mexico
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) has expanded its ExpressSend remittance network in Mexico through an agreement with Houston-based Transnetwork Corporation, adding more than 4,000 payout locations in Mexico for a total of more than 9,000 locations. Soriana and Famsa are the two new retailers added and Banco Santander and Banco del Ahorro Nacional y Servicios Financieros (Bansefi) are the latest bank additions to the Wells Fargo ExpressSend remittance network i
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8/26/2010Wall Street Media Presents Wells Fargo Securities: Ultra-Low Yields
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wall Street Media presents an exclusive video of Rich Gordon, the highly regarded Fixed Income Market Strategist of Wells Fargo Securities (NYSE: WFC). Gordon details the implications of the current increase in risk aversion among investors and their relationship to ultra-low yields. Although investors are turning to the greater risk-averse options, ultra-low yields may be counterproductive in cases where the need to take on increased risk in order to produce substanti
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8/25/2010Wells Fargo Funds Management Announces the Approval of Investment Guideline Changes to Three Wells Fargo Advantage Closed-End Funds
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, announced today that the Board of Trustees of the Wells Fargo Advantage Funds approved proposals to revise or remove certain investment guidelines for the Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: EAD), the Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE Amex: ERC), and the Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE Amex: ERH) (“the Funds”). Effective today, the investment guidelines of the
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8/24/2010Bank of America Grows Direct-to-Consumer Auto Loans Leveraging VINtek Solutions
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VINtek, a provider of automotive collateral management services and direct auto finance solutions, today announced that it has expanded its Direct-to-Consumer auto loan service for Bank of America to include providing the bank with direct auto finance leads via the company’s Tax, Tag and Title Calculator. Bank of America receives automotive loan applications from interested consumers who have accessed the Tax, Tag and Title Calculator through VINtek’s www.taxandtag
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8/24/2010Union Bank Opens New Retail Branch in San Francisco’s Laurel Heights Neighborhood
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Since 1864, Union Bank has made a lot of history on California Street, mostly in San Francisco’s Financial District. But with the opening of a new branch in the Laurel Heights neighborhood, less than three miles from its corporate headquarters, the bank has begun a new chapter in its history and in the story of California Street. Located in the Laurel Village Shopping Center at 3473 California Street, the Laurel Heights location is a full-service retail branch, wh
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8/24/2010New York Life’s Web Site Receives Top Ranking From DALBAR For Fifth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life Insurance Company today announced that its consumer Web site, www.newyorklife.com, achieved a milestone in excellence with the #1 position on DALBAR’s Webmonitor Ranking Report for 20 consecutive quarters – five full years of leadership. New York Life was named the top performing Life Insurance and Annuity Consumer Web site in DALBAR’s WebMonitor Q2 2010 Rankings and Trending Report. DALBAR evaluates life insurance and Annuity Web sites on a daily basis,
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8/23/2010Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, Bank of America Team With SBA to Help Inner City Entrepreneurs Access Capital
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Small Business Administration, the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City, and Bank of America announced today they will work together to advance inner city small business growth by supporting the Inner City Capital Connections program. ICIC, which educates investment-ready inner city companies about equity and other sources of growth capital and matches them with potential investors, will hold its sixth annual ICCC investment capital matchmaking program in
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8/23/2010Theresa Allen Joins First Republic Private Wealth Management
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Republic Bank announced that Theresa Allen, a wealth management professional with more than 17 years of experience, has joined First Republic Private Wealth Management as Investment Consultant
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8/23/2010Bank of the West Launches Mobile Banking
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of the West Launches Mobile Banking. Text Messaging Among Mobile Banking Services that Enable Consumers to Manage Finances from Nearly Any Mobile Device
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8/23/2010Wells Fargo’s Mobile Banking Scores Pair of Independent Awards
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) has won the 2010 Future Mobile Award from Juniper Research, an independent consultancy. The Future Mobile Awards are given to companies that have made a significant contribution to their sector and are poised to make considerable market impact in the future. According to Juniper Research, "Wells Fargo was chosen based on its multiple platform strategy and continued service innovation such as the recent near real-time warning o
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8/20/2010Wells Fargo Advantage Closed-End Funds Declare Monthly Dividends
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC, announced today the dividend declaration for the Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund (NYSE Amex: EAD), the Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE Amex: ERC), the Wells Fargo Advantage Utilities and High Income Fund (NYSE Amex: ERH) and the Wells Fargo Advantage Global Dividend Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EOD). The Wells Fargo Advantage Income Opportunities Fund is a closed-end high-yield bond fund. The Fund’
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8/20/2010Bank of the West Launches Philanthropy Awards; Accepting Nominations of California Non-Profits
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of the West today announced the launch of the inaugural 2010 Bank of the West Philanthropy Awards and is now accepting nominations of emerging nonprofit organizations that are advancing innovative solutions and demonstrating outstanding commitment to California communities. The Bank of the West Philanthropy Awards were created to recognize and honor individuals and nonprofit organizations who demonstrate meaningful progress in helping to improve the quality o
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8/20/2010Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Hosts Networking Discussion on Education, Sports and Leadership
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Morgan Stanley Smith Barney announced today that in partnership with Self Enhancement Inc., it will host a networking reception focused on Education, Sports and Leadership in Portland, OR on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. The event, which is open to the public with advance registration, will feature Sam Perkins, NBA Legend and Consultant to the NBA, Richard Lariviere, President, University of Oregon and Leo E. Lewis III, Associate Athletics Director for Student-Athl
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8/19/2010Wells Fargo & Company Declares Cash Dividends on Preferred Stock
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) today announced dividends on three series of preferred stock. A quarterly cash dividend of $20 per share was declared on its 8.00% non-cumulative perpetual class A preferred stock, Series J, liquidation preference $1,000 per share. This dividend equals $0.50 per depositary share, each representing a 1/40th interest in a share of Series J preferred stock, which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “WFCPrJ.”
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8/19/2010Erich Zarnfaller Joins First Republic Bank
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Republic Bank today announced that Erich Zarnfaller, who has more than 15 years for foreign exchange experience, has joined First Republic as a Managing Director of Foreign Exchange.
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8/19/2010The Private Bank of California Adds Bankers Nick Zappia and Sergio Sepulveda to Its Team
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Private Bank of California Adds Bankers Nick Zappia and Sergio Sepulveda to Its Team
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8/19/2010Bank of America Announces Underwriting of Ken Burns’s Baseball Film “The Tenth Inning,” Premiering This September on PBS
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America today announced its support of Ken Burns’s “The Tenth Inning,” which debuts September 28-29 on PBS and is the much anticipated sequel to the landmark 1994 documentary, “Baseball.” As the sole corporate underwriter of the film – and Official Bank of Major League Baseball™ and sponsor of nine MLB clubs – Bank of America will utilize its relationship with Burns, and its long-standing support of America’s national pastime, to provide opportunities for childr
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8/18/2010New York Life Jumps 48 Positions to 221st on Fortune Global 500 List
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life Insurance Company, America’s largest mutual life insurance company, announced today that it has moved up forty-eight positions to 221st place from last year’s 269th position on Fortune magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s 500 largest corporations, based on 2009 revenue.* New York Life’s revenues grew by more than eight percent in 2009, up $2.6 billion to $34 billion. The company remains the largest mutual life insurer in the nation and the second larg
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8/18/2010Bank of America Chicago Marathon to Help Set Opportunity in Motion for Chicago; “10-10-10: The Date to Motivate” Campaign Launches Today
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America today launched a new integrated marketing campaign for the 2010 Bank of America Chicago Marathon and released results of the latest economic impact report, which found that the event generates nearly $150 million for the local economy. Additionally, more than $10 million is expected to be raised in connection with the 2010 event, benefitting more than 150 nonprofit organizations, the largest charity field in race history. This year, the Bank of America C
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8/18/2010The Gas Company Names Greg Toth Vice President of Marketing
HONOLULU--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Gas Company (TGC), Hawaii’s clean gas energy provider, named Greg Toth vice president of marketing. Toth is responsible for the company’s marketing and branding as renewable energy solutions are introduced to move Hawaii away from petroleum based energy sources. The Gas Company serves more than 68,000 residential and commercial customers statewide. Toth brings deep knowledge and experience in advertising and marketing within the energy sector. Most recently, he ser
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8/18/2010Bank of America Continues to Lead in Completing Home Affordable Modifications; Proprietary Modification Count Approaches 100,000 in 2010
CALABASAS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America increased its industry-leading total of completed Home Affordable (HAMP) mortgage modifications to more than 76,300 through July. In addition, nearly 100,000 Bank of America customers have received modifications outside of the government program this year, including many on second looks at loans that did not qualify for modification under the federal government’s program. “When a customer is found to be ineligible for HAMP or falls out of a tri
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8/18/2010Time Warner, Microsoft, CITI, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters and Bank of America, Present Best Practices for Using Talent Management to Accelerate Strategic Change
NEW YORK & LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organized by Human Resources IQ, a division of IQPC, the 13th Annual Talent Management Summit will be held September 27-29, 2010 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Featuring incisive conference sessions, the Talent Management Summit will focus on: Attracting the ‘right’ kind of people during the hiring process Transitioning your company's high potentials into high performers Progressive continuous learning and development ideas for specialists ca
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8/18/2010sbe Advances Commitment and Announces Development Plans for SLS Hotel South Beach Set to Open Spring 2012
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading luxury hospitality, real estate development and lifestyle company, sbe, has advanced its commitment to the Ritz Plaza Hotel in South Miami Beach, Florida. sbe additionally announced its development and programming plans for the historic asset, which will open as the second location of its renowned, award-winning SLS Hotels brand as the 142-room SLS South Beach in Spring 2012. The development will transform South Beach’s iconic Ritz Plaza Hotel into a best-in
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8/17/2010Bank of the West Introduces Market-Linked CDs (MLCDs)
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of the West today announced the introduction of a Market-Linked CD, which offers returns tied to the performance of a basket of stocks and is FDIC-insured. The new CD is the first in a series of Bank of the West Market-Linked CDs that will offer interest rates linked to the performance of equity, commodity, foreign exchange or fixed income markets. "We are very excited to offer an investment product that provides clients with the growth potential of returns l
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8/17/2010Bank of the West’s Summer New Account Promotion Rocks
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Due to unprecedented response to a summer promotional giveaway in which an iPod touch® was offered to new, qualifying consumer and business checking account customers, Bank of the West today announced an early end to its most successful campaign ever. “When we launched our iPod touch® campaign in July, we knew it was going to be successful, but the combination of a strong offer and our industry leading customer service generated extraordinary results,” said Andy H
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8/16/2010Wells Fargo Continues to Expand its Middle Market Presence in Illinois, Adds Marx
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced that Lynn Marx will be joining the Regional Commercial Banking Office (RCBO) in Chicago as a Loan Team Manager. Based in Chicago, Marx will manage both the loan team for the area and all credit decisions. “We are thrilled to add Lynn to our team as we continue to grow business in Illinois,” said Doug Banzuly, regional vice president of the Northwest Suburban RCBO. “Lynn’s extensive experience in the industry will be a great
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8/16/2010The Cheesecake Factory is Proud to Have Served Its World-Famous Cheesecake at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 Enshrinement Event
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif. & SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Cheesecake Factory is proud to have served its world-famous cheesecake at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame 2010 Enshrinement event.
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8/16/2010Polo Ralph Lauren Presents the Legends Clinic Featuring Venus Williams
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polo Ralph Lauren Presents the Legends Clinic Featuring Venus Williams
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8/16/2010Starbucks Voted Best Coffee by Zagat Survey
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starbucks Coffee Company has been voted No. 1 Best Coffee in the Fast Food and Quick Refreshment categories and as No. 1 Most Popular Quick Refreshment Chain in Zagat’s 2010 Survey released today.
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8/12/2010The Private Bank of California Awarded Five-Star Superior Rating by BauerFinancial Inc.
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Private Bank of California Awarded Five-Star Superior Rating by BauerFinancial Inc.
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8/11/2010New York Life Sees 47% Rise in Life Insurance Sales in First Half of 2010
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life Insurance Company, America’s largest mutual life insurer, today announced strong gains in sales of life insurance, income annuities, long-term care insurance, and mutual funds, as well as an increase in the field force for the first six months of 2010. Surging Life Insurance Sales Individual life insurance sales increased 47% through June, compared to an all-time record for sales in the first six months of 2009. For the most part, this growth is being dri
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8/11/2010The Cheesecake Factory Partners with American Idol Live Tour in Support of Feeding America During Hunger Action Month
CALABASAS HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This summer, The Cheesecake Factory has kicked-off an integrated “Share Your Voice” campaign featuring the American Idol Season 9 Finalists to benefit Feeding America.
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8/11/2010Gigi Chellamy Joins First Republic Bank
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Republic Bank, a leading provider of private banking and wealth management services, today announced that Gigi Chellamy has joined First Republic as Senior Relationship Manager.
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8/10/2010Wells Fargo 1031 Exchange Services Releases PLR Document to Serve as Qualified Intermediary and Qualified Trustee
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo 1031 Exchange Services, a division of Wells Fargo & Company, said today the IRS has released a Private Letter Ruling (PLR) 201030020. Under the PLR, the bank will be able to serve as the Qualified Intermediary (QI) and trustee of a Qualified Trust (QT) for the same 1031 transaction in order to accommodate taxpayer requests to have a national bank serve in both roles. Recent turbulence in the credit markets and the failure of several large QIs hav
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8/10/2010Wells Fargo’s Products, Services and Free Educational Programs Get Students Financially Fit for School
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moving away and being independent for the first time is pretty exciting for high school graduates, but staying on top of the associated expenses can be daunting. Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) helps students be ready for the transition through a broad array of lending and financial management products and services that are accessible through multiple channels, including online and mobile. “Staying on top of loan payments, books and room and board, among othe
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8/9/2010Bank of America Introduces New eBanking Checking Account for Customers Who Prefer to Bank On-The-Go
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America today introduced eBanking, a new banking solution for customers who prefer to bank through convenient electronic channels and receive their statements online. “Bank of America is listening to its customers and developing innovative products and services that respond to their changing needs and preferences,” said Susan Faulkner, Deposit and Card Products executive. “eBanking is only one of a number of new and forthcoming solutions that will allow
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8/9/2010The Private Bank of California Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Private Bank of California Reports Second Quarter 2010 Results
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8/9/2010Stephanie Rumold Joins First Republic Private Wealth Management
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--First Republic Bank today announced that Stephanie Rumold, an investment professional with 15 years of experience has joined First Republic Private Wealth Management as a Wealth Advisor.
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8/9/2010John Kim Will Be Chief Investment Officer of New York Life
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New York Life Insurance Company announced today that Executive Vice President John Y. Kim, 49, will add the post of Chief Investment Officer to his other duties at the end of 2010. Vice Chairman and Chief Investment Officer Gary Wendlandt elected to retire at year-end after nearly 40 years in the industry. Mr. Kim is currently president and CEO of New York Life Investments, the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of New York Life, and will continue in that ro
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8/6/2010The Private Bank of California Adds Bankers Lynn S. Ziven, Edward W. Meyer and Debra A. Bordeaux to Its Team
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Private Bank of California Adds Bankers Lynn S. Ziven, Edward W. Meyer and Debra A. Bordeaux to Its Team
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8/6/2010Research and Markets: US Specialty Food Stores Analysis: 50 Largest Companies Account for 50% of the $15 Billion Annual Revenue
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/52a2fa/specialty_food_sto) has announced the addition of the "Specialty Food Stores" report to their offering. The US specialty food store industry includes about 25,000 stores with combined annual revenue of $15 billion. Major companies include Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe's. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 50 percent of sales. The industry includes gourmet f
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8/6/2010Polo Ralph Lauren Board Authorizes New $250 Million Stock Repurchase Program
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has authorized a new $250 million stock repurchase program. The program permits the Company to repurchase $250 million of its shares of Class A Common Stock, subject to market conditions. This amount is in addition to the $319 million available at the end of the first quarter of Fiscal 2011 as part of previously authorized stock repurchase programs, bringing the Company’s tot
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8/6/2010Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network Realigns Supervision Team to Support Anticipated Growth
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC announced that it is expanding and realigning its Supervision Team in anticipation of continued growth in its independent financial advisor base.
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8/6/2010Bank of America Names Bridget O’Connor Chief Technology Officer for Consumer and Small Business Banking and Home Loans and Insurance and Customer Segments Technology Executive
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bank of America announced today that Bridget O’Connor has been named chief technology officer for Consumer and Small Business Banking (CSBB) and Home Loans and Insurance (HL&I), responsible for leading the team that supports strategy, architecture, design and build, operations, engagement and product delivery of technology infrastructure for the CSBB and HL&I businesses. She will also act as the CSBB Customer Segments Technology executive and will lead t
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8/6/2010Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Bank of America and JPMorgan
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zacks.com Analyst Blog features: Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS), Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS), Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C), Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). Get the most recent insight from Zacks Equity Research with the free Profit from the Pros newsletter: http://at.zacks.com/?id=4579 Here are highlights from Thursday’s Analyst Blog: Goldman May Divest Proprietary Trading Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE: GS) is planning t
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Jul 30, 2010Natasha Bedingfield to Headline Beverly Hills' 9.02.10 Day!
International pop sensation and Grammy nominee Natasha Bedingfield will kick-off the weekend-long 9.02.10 festivities in Beverly Hills.
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Jul 13, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber & Mayor Delshad Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Toastmasters 90210
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates 12-year Anniversary in Beverly Hills
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Jul 6, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber & Mayor Delshad Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Darioush Restaurant
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held for Modern French Persian Cuisine in Beverly Hills
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Jun 15, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Celebrated Distinction at Business Excellence & Installation Gala
Evening included Installation of Board Chair, Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement to Richard N. Frank and the Business Excellence Awards
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May 28, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber honors business excellence at Business Excellence & Installation Gala
Evening includes Presentation of the Lifetime Achievement, Business Excellence Awards and Installation of Board Chair.
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May 27, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber & Councilmember Krasne Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Innate Balance Chiropractic
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Innate Balance Chiropractic Opening in Beverly Hills
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Apr 21, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Announces 2010 Business Excellence Award Winners
Winners to be honored at Business Excellence & Installation Gala on June 10, 2010 at The Beverly Hilton
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Apr 14, 2010Beverly Hills Health, Fitness & Beauty Expo Features Best of Industry Offerings
Exhibitors highlight premier products and services at annual Beverly Hills Chamber event
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Mar 18, 2010'Breakfast in Beverly Hills' Promotion Returns
The city offers a selection of satiating hotel packages featuring a free night’s stay, complimentary breakfast for two and a free day of car rental
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Feb 25, 20102010 Economic Summit on February 24 Addressed the Business of Delivering the Best
Experts Explored The Changing Dynamics Of Affluence, And Its Influence On What, Why And How We Buy.
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Jan 29, 20102010 Economic Summit: The Business of Delivering the Best
The Economy, the Marketplace and the Changing Luxury Consumer
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Jan 13, 2010Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce signs cutting-edge partnership agreement with Business Wire
Offering Chamber member businesses added value and visibility in the community.
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Dec 3, 2009Beverly Hills Chamber & Mayor Krasne Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Svetlana International
Commemorative Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates 10 year Anniversary
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Nov 23, 2009Beverly Hills Chamber Provides Members New Online Tools
These online tools are designed to help members grow their businesses and maintain a strong connection with both the business community and residents.
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Nov 18, 2009Beverly Hills Chamber & Mayor Krasne Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Bouchon in Beverly Hills
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Bouchon's Grand Opening
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Nov 16, 2009Beverly Hills Online Auction - Holiday Edition Offers Luxury Deals for the Holiday Season
Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce Hosts Holiday Online Fundraising Auction.
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Nov 3, 2009Town Hall Meeting - 11.12.09
The Economic Development Division of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce invites you to an important informational meeting for retailers and restaurateurs.
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Oct 12, 2009Beverly Hills Chamber & Mayor Krasne Conduct Ribbon-Cutting for Famous Cupcakes
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Famous Cupcakes Opening in Beverly Hills
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Aug 2, 2010The Beverly Hills International Music Festival Returns for its Seventh Season
August Events will Feature Classical Chamber Music
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Jul 12, 2010Wells Fargo Gives $371,750 to Beverly Hills NonProfits in 2009
In 2009, Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) awarded 24 grants totaling $371,750 to nonprofit organizations and schools in Beverly Hills.
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May 18, 2010Innate Balance Chiropractic Opens in Beverly Hills
Invites Clients to Take Time Out for Themselves
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May 18, 2010The Green Teaist Opens its Second Salon de The Vert et L'Atelier in Beverly Hills
The Green Teaist is pleased to announce the opening of its second salon and gallery in the lobby of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
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Apr 12, 2010Business Journal's Coverage Earns Two Honors
The Los Angeles Business Journal won a top award for general excellence from the main professional organization for business journalists, then the publication went on to win a higher award, called “Best of the Best.” It is the most significant journalism honor the Business Journal has won.
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Apr 12, 2010Ervin Cohen & Jessup Celebrates 57-year Milestone With Top-story Building Facade Signage
Oldest and Largest Beverly Hills Law Firm Marks Its Sign of the Times
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Apr 12, 2010Pioneer Hardware Celebrates Earth Day on April 22nd!
Pioneer Hardware invites everyone to celebrate Earth Day on Thursday, April 22nd by offering 15% off on all Clorox Green Works and Energy Star compact florescent light bulbs.
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Apr 7, 2010NSBN LLP Tax Partner, Barbara Kogen, CPA, advises on tax record retention
Only 2 weeks remain until the deadline to file tax returns
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Feb 25, 2010City of Beverly Hills Disavows Miss California USA Contestant's Statements
The City of Beverly Hills strongly condemns Ms. Ashley’s recent statements and has contacted pageant officials to determine ways to formally prevent any beauty contestants claiming the title of Miss Beverly Hills in the future.
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Feb 19, 2010SPA InterContinental - An Ultra Urban Spa Oasis
InterContinental Los Angeles Century City Invites Guests to Escape Life’s Stresses
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Feb 19, 2010Pioneer Hardware is an official drop off location for Batteries in Beverly Hills
As more people become environmentally conscious, they are faced with the challenge of knowing where to recycle household waste like batteries.
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Feb 18, 2010Pioneer Hardware now offers Computer Repair and Network Services!
Faced with a computer repair problem, Pioneer Hardware owner, Jeff Tilem came to the realization that there isn’t a reliable computer repair service conveniently located in Beverly Hills.
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Feb 2, 2010NOWRUZ Celebration in Beverly Hills
NOWRUZ Celebration - Iranian American Parents Association (IAPA) presents the 15th Bi-Annual NowRuz Festival - Persian New Year and the arrival of spring.
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Jan 29, 2010Pioneer Hardware Now Offers P.O. Boxes
Due to popular demand, longtime Beverly Hills business Pioneer Hardware recently added post office mail boxes to its varied list of services.
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Jan 18, 2010Award-Winning Sandwich Shop Makes Hollywood Debut in Beverly Hills
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Opens Its Doors in Los Angeles, CA.
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Jan 18, 2010D.I.S.C. Sports and Spine Center names John T. Knight, M.D. Director of the Hand & Wrist Institute
Specialties Include Advanced Arthroscopic and Endoscopic Outpatient Procedures Including the New Stitchless Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release and Wrist Arthroscopy.
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Jan 7, 2010Clear Channel Radio and LA Marathon Announce New Partnership
Clear Channel Radio LA and the LA Marathon have struck a first-time-ever exclusive partnership agreement that will include heavy on air and online support of the Marathon from some of its premiere radio stations (104.3 MYfm, 987 FM, 102.7 KIIS FM, AM 570 KLAC, KOST 103.5 and HOT 92.3).
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Jan 4, 2010Planned Financial Services Selected as a Weatherhead 100 Upstart Company for Third Consecutive Year
The prestigious annual award is presented by the Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead School of Management in partnership with the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) to Northeast Ohio’s fastest growing companies.
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Jan 4, 2010Could I Have This Dance? First Production Of 2010 At Theatre 40.
Doug Haverty’s Multi Award-Winning Delicate Blend Of Pathos And Humor.
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Dec 16, 2009Zeesman Communications Brings Holiday Cheer to People Living, Shopping and Working in Beverly Hills
Deep reds, golds and greens combined with stylized graphics evoke a feeling of traditional elegance and the luxury of Beverly Hills.
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Nov 11, 2009'Tis The Season For Festive Fun At The London West Hollywood
Celebrate the Season with a Winter Hotel Package and Culinary Treats from Gordon Ramsay.
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Oct 29, 2009The London West Hollywood Introduces Boxwood Cafe By Gordon Ramsay
Casual Dining Venue Complements Michelin-Starred Gordon Ramsay L.A. Flagship 
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Oct 2, 2009Museum Collection of Picasso Ceramics Made Available for the First Time
Exhibition Opens to the Public Oct. 9, 2009 at Andrew Weiss Gallery in Beverly Hills.
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Oct 1, 2009Christopher Guy New Flagship Salon and Design Lounge Opens in Beverly Hills
Christopher Guy brings his signature concepts of timeless elegance and sophistication to his new flagship salon located at 9699 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills.
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