By Bryan Gentry Published: December 14, 2008 Young Professionals of Central Virginia was trying to serve local businesses by helping to attract or keep young, skilled workers in the Lynchburg area. In its first several years of existence, however, the group has earned a reputation mainly as a social club. Abe Loper, the organization’s new executive director hired in October, said that’s not necessarily bad because it shows the group’s ability to bring people together. But the organization has to change in order to secure a skilled work force in the region for years to come, he said. … (1 comments)
chicago: This is Guaranteed Rate, Chicago, IL
- 05/09/07 05:36 AM
Welcome to Guaranteed Rate. Since our founding in 2000, Guaranteed Rate Inc has grown to become the largest independent mortgage company in the Midwest. We’ve been able to achieve this growth by following the simple idea of providing a streamlined mortgage experience for our clients combined with the lowest possible rates.Outstanding customer service is the benchmark by which we measure our success and our guarantee of the lowest rates available ensure our clients realize their home ownership goals. We are continually investing in technology, training and product development to streamline the entire mortgage process from application to closing. (for a complete … (3 comments)
chicago: The Gov't is Keeping us on our Toes
- 05/07/07 01:21 AM
The following is a clipping from a much longer article that can be found at http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-070504mole,1,5235800.story?track=rss. As a loan officer, I think it's great the government is out there, watching us, and making sure that the "snakes" are caught. They're watching out for the consumer and eliminating some of my competition. Which, in a way, is a reward to those of us who do things right. TRIBUNE INVESTIGATIONDeveloper was mole for fedsDealmaker led double life amid financing probeBy David JacksonTribune staff reporterPublished May 4, 2007, 11:37 PM CDTJohn Thomas bought and sold downtown office buildings and helped other property developers secure multimillion-dollar mortgage … (3 comments)
chicago: Upcoming Real Estate Events in Chicago
- 05/06/07 01:04 AM
For those of you looking to enrich your knowledge of history and current chicago markets, these events may prove helpful. Abe
The Survival of Yerkes Observatory What: Part of the Eric R. Multhauf Lunchtime Lecture Series, you'll hear from Carol JH Yetken, CYLA Design Associates, Inc. and Walker C. Johnson, Johnson Lasky Architects.Who: Chicago Architecture FoundationWhere: The John Buck Company Lecture Hall Gallery, 224 S. Michigan Ave.When: May 2, 12:15 to 1 p.m.Cost: Free and open to the public, no RSVP requiredContact: 312-922-3432 ext 252Web site: Chicago Architecture Foundationbrown bag luncheon What: Palmer House renovation. Will include history of the Palmer House and review of … (0 comments)
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