Executive Quest, Inc. Grows International Presence

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Ft. Myers, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

Keith Trowbridge, President and CEO of Executive Quest. Inc., http://www.execq.com or m.execq.com, announces Executive Quest continues to enjoy growth in its international presence. Keith Trowbridge, Ph.D., http://www.execq.com/keith.htm, who spent 35 years in the vacation ownership business as a developer, has spent the last 18 years in the head hunting business via his company, Executive Quest, Inc., a timeshare/vacation ownership/fractional industry executive search firm with clients worldwide.

Much of the companys continued international growth http://www.execq.com has been through the efforts of Trowbridges partner, Jim Perkins, http://www.execq.com/perkins.htm. Jim has been my right hand these past five years, says Trowbridge, and much of our success today is his doing. As the former Resort Services Director for over 10 years with an International Resort RE brokerage firm, Perkins had a unique and widespread exposure to the Interval Industry. Travels and on site meetings with resorts in Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico gave me insight to a lot of different Interval products and sales methodologies. Each area of the hemisphere is different in culture, interval products and offerings, says Perkins.

Executive Quest http://www.execq.com has recently been assisting the Pacific Rim growth of the Interval and Club products. Their needs may be multi-cultural and have a mixed use element to their offerings. These clients seek American trained specialists to improve their staffs in many respects, from managing to reporting to training. Perkins continued, Not just our international clients, but all Executive Quest clients are learning the value of not being simply dependent on internal recruiting efforts, that having a pool of external candidates to compare and access improves the end result which can add to the bottom line.

Executive Quest has a large database of timeshare/fractional-related management resumes which gives the company access to the best qualified management-level candidates for its client companies. This database is constantly being fed new qualified candidates from its 22,000 subscribers to its monthly newsletter, now in its eighteenth year. In addition, Perkins and Trowbridge continually attend regional and annual industry conferences and shows.

The companys clients are typically looking for employees from almost every department, from sales, marketing, finance, operations, IT and management department heads to construction management, service, rentals, exchanges and HOA professionals.

Inquiries can be made to http://www.execq.com, to Keith Trowbridge by phone at 239-454-1100 or keith(at)execq(dot)com, or to Jim Perkins at 936-856-3983 or jim(at)execq(dot)com.







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Sims Recycling Solutions and Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago Team up to Offer Convenient Consumer E-Waste Drop-off Locations

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(PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Sims Recycling Solutions, the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, is excited to announce that they will provide electronic waste collection and recycling services for Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicagos 49 stores. Sims Recycling Solutions will collect and process televisions and other assorted peripherals. This program is currently in place and active.

Goodwills extensive network of stores provides numerous convenient locations for consumers to drop off their electronic waste for responsible recycling, stated Steve Skurnac, president, Sims Recycling Solutions, Americas. We are happy to be working with Goodwill to ensure the safe and environmentally sound disposal of all the electronic waste that gets collected from their Illinois and Wisconsin drop-off points.

Goodwill is one of the greenest organizations on the planet, and we are recognized for proper recycling methods, said Ronald Tatum, Secondary Markets/New Store Production manager. Our partnership with Sims further assures us that items will be recycled properly and kept out of landfills. We take our collaborative relationships seriously as our partners are an extension of Goodwill and our brand. We owe it to our donors and our mission to align ourselves with reputable corporations such as Sims.

For more information on Sims Recycling Solutions and electronics reuse and recycling, visit us.simsrecycling.com, Facebook or Twitter.

Sims Recycling Solutions

Sims Recycling Solutions (us.simsrecycling.com) is the global leader in electronics reuse and recycling, offering customers in every business sector comprehensive recycling services out of our 50 owned and operated sites across the globe.

Sims Recycling Solutions owned by Sims Metal Management, the worlds largest publicly listed metal and electronics recycler has the global reach, expertise and infrastructure necessary to guarantee our customers that their data is secure, their electronic equipment is processed in an environmentally responsible manner, their reputation is protected and their compliance risks are eliminated.

In North America, Sims Recycling Solutions operates 14 sites in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, Ontario, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.

Goodwill Industries

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago is the largest Goodwill organization among 165 agencies in North America. The agency employs more people with disabilities (27 percent of their workforce) than any other private-sector business in the area. In 2011, Goodwill provided services to 48,593 men and women with disabilities and disadvantages. Visit http://www.AmazingGoodwill.com for more information.







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NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Seeks to Accommodate Changes in Investor Behavior

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Houston, Texas (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

There was a time when information on the latest financial happenings may have proved difficult to come by. Curious investors, eager for information about certain stocks or assets, had to wait for the next mornings paper, or else place an urgent call to their portfolio manager. In this day and age however, having to wait for up-to-date financial advice is a thing of the past. Indeed, the Internet has made financial data more accessible than ever, something that has resulted in altogether better informed investors. While some in the financial services see this as an obstacle, the representatives of NEXT Financial Group, Inc. are embracing it, ensuring that they are just as up-to-speed on the latest market happenings as their clients.

The Wall Street Journal reports that investors with no previous interest in, or exposure to, financial education are suddenly beginning to study up on market trends and financial forecasts. This shift in investor behavior is due in large part to the resources made readily available by the Web. These resources include everything from online finance seminars to basic economic news updates.

As investors change their behavior, the Wall Street Journal reports that their financial planners must adapt to keep up with them. For many financial planners, this means making more frequent, regular contact with their clients. Some financial planning firms are reconfiguring their entire approach to business, on a strictly client-by-client basis. The representatives affiliated with independent broker-dealer NEXT Financial Group, Inc., meanwhile, are simply renewing their own efforts to stay as well informed as the investors themselves.

According to NEXTs president, Barry Knight, the broker-dealer is devoted to offering the most advanced investment strategies to its advisors, who can in turn pass insight along to their clients. NEXT is on the forefront of implementing strategies to help better inform our representatives about how they can, in turn, better inform their customers, says Knight. As in any business, regardless of industry, communication is essential.

Knight goes on to highlight the important role ongoing education plays in the development of NEXT representatives. We want our representatives to not only be informed, but also educated on current events that could both positively or negatively affect their business, he says.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal agrees the level of continual education is essential. Advisors can often be tripped up by the emotions of their clients, especially when those clients are armed with headlines from a financial publication or newspaper. The role of the investor is to bring sound judgment and clarity to the table.

About:

NEXT Financial Group, Inc. Member FINRA/ SPIC is a broker-dealer based in Houston, Texas, serving the needs of business owners and entrepreneurs throughout the country. The company prides itself in helping business owners enjoy success and financial independence. The company was founded in 1999, and is currently led by President Barry Knight. More information about the company can be found online at http://www.nextfinancial.com. NEXT Financial Group, Inc. is located at 2500 Wilcrest Drive, Houston, TX 77042. For more information call 888-876-6398.







Overall Physician Engagement Declined in 2011: Physicians Give Hospitals Better Scores on Effort than Execution

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(PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Morehead Associates announces the release of “The State of Staff Physician Engagement: 2011 in Review” whitepaper.

Based on 1.4 million survey responses from hospital-employed physicians in 2011, Morehead’s annual report reveals a statistically significant decrease in physician engagement compared to 2010. Regression analysis revealed nine key drivers of physician engagement, with hospital-sponsored continuing medical education (CME) appearing on the key driver list for the first time.

“As hospital employment of physicians continues to grow, the links between physician engagement and outcomes like patient satisfaction, safety, quality, and financial growth become more important,” says Morehead’s Senior Vice President of Science and Research, Barbara Reilly, PhD. “This year, we see physicians rating hospital administration’s efforts more highly than their execution on strategic initiatives, with efficient cooperation between departments continuing to be a low-scoring area.”

Morehead’s national healthcare database includes physician and employee engagement data from hundreds of thousands of U.S. healthcare workers, including those at 45% of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals, and four Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipients. Morehead recently released their annual report on employee engagement, “The State of Employee Engagement: 2011 in Review,” which is also available for download at MoreheadAssociates.com.

About Morehead:

Morehead is a market leader in providing surveys, research, and consulting services to the healthcare industry for the purpose of creating an engaged workforce. Morehead has more than 30 years experience and offers products and expertise built on robust data and norms from their substantial client base of hospitals and healthcare systems. The Charlotte based company is known for its superior customer service and partnerships with clients nationwide. Morehead’s focus is helping clients drive quality-focused, cost-effective, and patient-centered healthcare through an engaged workforce.

For more information, visit http://www.MoreheadAssociates.com or stay connected with Morehead via the Morehead Blog (http://www.MoreheadAssociates.com/blog)







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Supply/Demand Fundamentals Favor Palladium, According to Leading Financial Site Penny Stock Detectives

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New York, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

In his recent Penny Stock Detectives article, editor Danny Esposito reveals that current supply/demand fundamentals favor palladium and palladium investing. He notes that 65% of the worlds supply of palladium is used to build catalytic converters found in many cars today. Another 10%-20% is used in many industrial applications like electronics, chemicals and glass, with the balance of palladium held for investment purposes. Esposito argues that, despite robust demand, supply is in short supply, as 85% of the worlds palladium comes from Russia and South Africa, and both countries are having serious issues.

Car sales worldwide are expected to rise better than five percent in 2012, which means more than 79 million vehicles are expected to roll off car manufacturers lots, said Esposito. That translates to over six million ounces of palladium consumed, as all of these vehicles must come equipped with catalytic converters.

While the demand side of palladium investing looks strong, the supply side looks weak, according to Esposito. It is estimated that Russia and South Africa supply roughly 85% of the worlds market in the precious metal.

Russia made a conscious decision years ago that palladium was important to it and so created a stockpile, noted Esposito. In 2010, Russias stockpile sent one million ounces of palladium into the world market. In 2011, 750,000 ounces were sent into the world market. In 2012, the Russian government has hinted that the amount it will release will be well below 2011s amount, with some estimates coming in at below 400,000 ounces.

Russia will not provide the world with how much of its stockpile it has left, but the dramatic decrease in supply has many concerned that the stockpile is dwindling fast.

Couple this with the fact that the other major supplier in the world, South Africa, is plagued with mining strikes from workers demanding better pay and working conditions, while some mines have been forced to shut down due to insufficient electricity supply to the mines. This has reduced mine output in South Africa to the lowest level in decades, commented Esposito.

By all accounts, palladium could be in a shortage in 2012 due to the problems in Russia and South Africa. Other mining companies are racing into palladium to take advantage of what should inevitably be a rise in price of the precious metal, believes Esposito. Investors should follow mining companies and look to palladium investing as well.

Published every business day, Penny Stock Detectives researches and analyzes low-priced opportunities in the stock market and individual stock market sectors. Penny Stock Detectives reports on penny stocks, small-cap stocks, micro-cap stocks, high-profit potential plays mostly under $ 10 and the stock market in general.

To see the full article and to learn more about Penny Stock Detectives, visit http://www.pennystockdetectives.com.

The editors of Penny Stock Detectives believe low-priced stocks, when researched properly, present investors with great opportunities to accumulate wealth and to increase the value of their investment portfolios. You can learn more about Penny Stock Detectives at http://www.pennystockdetectives.com.

Sasha Cekerevac, BA, and Danny Esposito, B. Comm., lead editorial stock analysts at Penny Stock Detectives, in conjunction with stock market guru George Leong, B. Comm., have just updated their breakthrough video, If You Missed Apple, Shame on Us; If You Miss This… which highlights a company these stock analysts believe looks very similar to Apple Inc. in its early days. To see the video, visit: http://www.pennystockdetectives.com/video/pt/index.php?sb=PRESS.







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Trucking and Logistics Acquisition Consultants, Ahern and Associates, Announces Five New Letters of Intent to Close

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(PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Continuing their unparalleled momentum in 2012, the transportation acquisition consulting firm of Ahern and Associates, Ltd., have announced an additional five letters of intents to close on the sale of specific assets. This announcement comes on the heels of their recent assignment where they successfully navigated the sale of DE Transport, Inc.

According to Andy Ahern, CEO of Ahern and Associates, the transportation industry as a whole has seen a marked shift towards consolidation as a result of several factors including increased government regulations and a spike in demand. With the current mandates of CSA compliance and Hours of Service, and shippers demanding more technology, it is becoming increasingly difficult for small to medium sized carriers to survive. Additionally, large trucking companies are having a very difficult time filling their customers needs due to the fact that there are not enough trucks or drivers.

Ahern also explained, Therefore, it is a very interesting business dynamic, because the larger companies need to continue to grow, and expand their footprint to service their customers needs, and the smaller companies are having a very difficult time competing, because they dont have the working capital and technology to grow their business.

Given the rapid pace and need for consolidation in order to survive, Ahern is seeing no sign of slowing, Were continually approached by carriers, logistics, and warehousing companies of all sizes for advice on an exit strategy or to help match them up with larger publicly held companies or private equity firms looking to expand their footprint in transportation.

Just recently, Ahern and Associates celebrated a hallmark event in serving the transportation industry for 25 years

About Ahern & Associates, Ltd.:

Ahern and Associates is North Americas leading trucking and transportation management consulting firm. The skilled consultants at Ahern and Associates specialize in mergers and acquisitions of trucking and logistics companies as well as the restructuring and evaluation of existing carriers that seek to increase operating efficiency and improve profitability. Since 1987, Ahern and Associates has aided hundreds of buyers in the acquisition of trucking and logistics companies throughout the U.S. and Canada as well as assisting many transportation and logistics companies in reducing their overall operating costs and increasing their profitability. For more information, please call 602-242-1030 or visit http://www.Ahern-Ltd.com


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Graduation Season Brings a Host of New Talent for Job Recruitment Opportunities

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Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

With graduation season in full swing, now is one of the best times for companies to start hiring new talent. Human resource departments are often burdened with taking care of general policy and staff development needs, leaving little time for recruitment efforts. Outsourcing all or part of the recruitment process to a human resources management agency like proHR can save time and money, while improving the overall hiring process.

There are many reasons a company may choose to outsource the recruiting function, said Kristen Harisay, president of proHR. A lot of time and attention from management and HR professionals goes into hiring a new candidate. By outsourcing this function they can focus their attention on broader issues the company is facing, while an outside expert takes care of finding quality candidates.

Utahs strong business economy, particularly in the technology sector has created a competitive market for finding and retaining the best talent. Recently, Adobe Systems, eBay, Electronic Arts and Oracle have all expanded business operations in the state.

Utah has been ranked the top state for business by Forbes magazine for the past two years.

According to research from Moodys, job growth in Utah is expected to grow by 2.4 percent annually until 2015. ProHR specializes in recruiting top technology talent for this growing market.

The hiring outlook is also getting better for new college graduates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers. In a recent survey, employers indicated that they expect to hire 10 percent more new college graduates this year than in 2011. This is the second consecutive year that employers have shown increased hiring projections from their original numbers in the fall.

You cant simply put out a job posting like you used to be able to in a less competitive market. Most of your top talent is gainfully employed. What you need to do is work with a recruiter who uses other means of networking to really find and engage those who arent looking, the passive candidates, said Josh Brecheisen, a recruiter for proHR. Its important to find someone who will really refine your process and understand who will fit with your company.

According to proHR, a good recruiting firm will:

New Online Service, Transfer Real Property into a Living Trust by Quit Claim Deed at DeedAndRecord.com

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Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2012

DeedAndRecord.com provides new online service to transfer real property into a Living Trust by quit claim deed. Living Trusts avoid probate, but only if the real estate property is titled in the name of the trust. Top three reasons real property has not been funded into a trust:

1. omitted when the trust was created

2. property was acquired after the trust was created

3. lender has required a transfer out of trust for underwriting purposes.

For more information go to http://www.deedandrecord.com or email Mark(at)DeedAndRecord(dot)com or call 949-474-0961

Deed and Record does it all.

1. Title search to determine the precise legal description; including map, block and lot number

2. Research to determine how title is held

3. Preparation of quit claim deed for signature

4. Preparation of tax exemption documents required by the County Recorder to keep the deed free of transfer tax and to avoid increase in property taxes

5. Filing with the County Recorder’s Office

Trusts Compared to Wills

A will is the transfer of real estate from the person who has died to persons who are living under the supervision of the California Probate Court. Probate is a court action, costing about 5% of gross assets and taking about one year to complete.

A trust is similar to a Will, but with one major exception. That exception is how assets are transferred from the person who has died to persons who are living. Asset transfer by trust is a two step process.

First step, real property is transferred by quit claim deed in a Trust while the person is living, hence the term “Living Trust.”

Secon step, after the person dies assets are transferred from the trust to persons who are living as directed in the Trust. Post death transfer of real estate property by Trust avoids court, costs less than $ 500 and takes one hour to complete.

Company Profile

This website is affiliated with DeedandRecord.com. Deed and Record is an online service to prepare quit claim deeds for real property transfers into or out of trusts, remove former spouses and add or remove co-owners. The Company records deeds it has prepared with the appropriate government agency. Deed and Record does not offer legal advice or services. For legal advice on estate planning, go http://www.BidwellLaw.com

The Company markets through websites, primarily DeedAndRecord.com. The owner of the websites is Mark W. Bidwell, Attorney at Law and CPA Inactive. The office is located at 18831 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 270, Irvine, California 92612. Phone number is 949-474-0961. Email is Mark(at)DeedandRecord(dot)com.







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New CEO and New Local Direction Including Two New Choice Brisbane Hotels

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Brisbane, Queensland (PRWEB) May 12, 2012

These exciting developments include two soon-to-be-built Brisbane hotels under the Clarion Collection brand, the launch of the Best Internet Guarantee Rate, an increased focus on rewarding frequent guests through the Choice Privileges loyalty program and continued commitment to CHAs Melbourne based Reservations Call Centre.

Having stepped into the role of CEO on 1 April 2012, Fraser has demonstrated his commitment to CHA through his plans to continue investing in the Choice Hotels brands, with a focus on brand standards and franchisee satisfaction.

While many hotel groups have struggled in the wake of the Global Financial Crisis and current economic uncertainty, Choice Hotels Australasia has seen positive growth with a seven per cent increase in RevPAR (revenue per available room the hotel industrys measure of performance, calculated by multiplying a hotels average room rate by its occupancy rate) across the portfolio.

Choice Hotels is continuing to see an increase in both guest bookings and hotel franchise acquisitions with external factors such as the resource boom in Queensland and Western Australia growing demand within the mid-market accommodation sector.

When times are tough, consumers seek value for money and a trusted brand. In turn, hotel owners are in need of a brand to tap into consumer needs, said Fraser.

Fraser, who has been at the forefront of property growth for CHA throughout his seven year tenure, admits that the path forward will be a challenging one, but believes the current marketplace reinforces the need to deliver consumer value, remain innovative, and continue investing in the companys brand standards.

With the high Australian Dollar continuing to tempt thousands of Australians to holiday overseas, coupled with international visitor arrivals remaining unstable, Fraser has announced a number of initiatives for 2012 and beyond, to take the Choice Hotels brands forward. These include:

VFA Conference Examines Best Practices in Facilities Capital Planning and Management

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 11, 2012

VFA, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and asset management, gathered with its global customers last week for the annual VFA Connections conference. Attendees came from the corporate, education, government and healthcare sectors to network and discuss trends and best practices in facilities capital planning and management.

A hot topic at the conference, which grew in attendance from recent years, focused on the importance of facility assessments to reduce risk. Attendees discussed how to identify which facilities and systems are at risk, and how those risks impact the safety, operations, production, business continuity and reputation of an organization.

Another informative session examined how to implement a project prioritization process that allows facility managers to make the case for decisions based on an objective, technical perspective instead of opinions or emotional reactions. This process enables standardization and transparency, which are increasingly important in todays environment.

Attendees also talked about strategies to ensure that data is relevant and accurate for decision-making, specifically the value of combining facility condition data with other types of data such as educational adequacy to meet certain reporting and decision support needs.

We would like to thank our customers for attending VFA Connections and helping to make it such a valued conference by sharing insights and trends with their peers, said Jerry Kokos, president and CEO, VFA. We also received detailed product input that will help us develop new solutions to better meet their facilities capital planning and management needs.

To connect with VFA, please follow us on Twitter at @VFAINC, or visit our blog, Foundations, which is aimed at providing information to readers that serves as a foundation for intelligent capital spending and facilities capital planning and management.

About VFA

Headquartered in Boston, VFA is the leading provider of end-to-end solutions for facilities capital planning and sustainability. VFA solutions uniquely combine facility assessment services, web-based software and business consulting services to enable customers to manage every stage of the capital asset lifecyclefrom requirements gathering and long-term planning to capital budget creation and spend management. More than 500 organizations in corporate, education, government and healthcare markets have relied on VFA solutions to strategically manage their capital assets. VFAs flagship software product, VFA.facility