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Creighton Graduate Program in Finance Ranked Among Best of its Kind

Omaha, NE (PRWEB) January 25, 2012

In its ranking of the best master’s and MBA programs around the world, Eduniversal has named Creighton University’s Master’s in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management (MSAPM) one of the best finance programs in the world, ranking it at the number 32 position.

Creighton received this honor by scoring well on the three ranking criteria used by Eduniversal: the reputation of the program, salaries of students’ first jobs after graduating, and their overall level of satisfaction.

The Eduniversal ranking further underscores the quality and prestige of Creighton’s programs. The university has been ranked the #1 university in the Midwest by US News & World Report for the past nine years. The magazine also named Creighton the #21 best business school for finance in 2011.

For finance professionals interested in jobs at the highest levels in this competitive field, Creighton’s MSAPM program offers rigorous coursework designed to offer critical, advanced knowledge about investment assessment, security analysis and portfolio management. Creighton is one of only 36 universities in the U.S. that have earned the distinction of being a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) Program Partner1 , and the only CFA Program Partner School in the U.S. to offer its program completely online as well as in-residence on campus.

The curriculum of the MSAPM reflects topics covering all three levels of the CFA® exam, offering students the unique opportunity to work towards a prestigious master’s degree while simultaneously preparing for the CFA® exams. Whether or not students decide to pursue this designation, they will receive a high-quality, practitioner-oriented master’s education in finance that provides the extensive knowledge required of savvy investment professionals.

“The global nature of the Eduniversal ranking makes it especially meaningful,” said Randy D. Jorgensen, director of the MSAPM program. “Besides highlighting the value of the MSAPM, it helps publicize the program to finance professionals around the world who are interested in earning a degree that can help them get to the top of their field.”

For more information about the online Master’s in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, go to http://www.creighton-online.com or call 866.717.6365.

About Creighton University

Creighton University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution located in Omaha, Neb., enrolls more than 4,200 undergraduate and 3,500 professional school and graduate students. Nationally recognized for providing a balanced educational experience, the University offers a rigorous academic agenda with a broad range of disciplines, providing undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs that emphasize educating the whole person: academically, socially and spiritually. Creighton has been the #1 ranked Midwestern University in the college edition of U.S. News & World Report magazine for 9 consecutive years. For more information, visit our website at http://www.creighton.edu.

1CFA Institute® does not endorse, promote or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Creighton University. CFA Institute®, CFA®, and Chartered Financial Analyst® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute®. The CFA Institute® is the sole grantor of the CFA® Charter designation.

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New VAR Marketing Program Audits Website Search Engine Visibility

Juice Marketing

Aliso Viejo, CA (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

Juice Marketing LLC, a channel marketing company serving Sage and Microsoft VARs, has announced the launch of “GoogleJuice Website Audit” – a new marketing program that analyzes your website’s overall search engine visibility and provides a comprehensive summary of findings and top tactics to improve your Google rank. This new website audit program helps Sage and Microsoft VARs determine which SEO tactics will have the most impact for their business and drive more traffic to their website.

Mark Badran of Juice Marketing insists that “Getting top ranking on Google is easier than you think. Too many small businesses think that SEO, keyword strategy, and first page Google ranking requires some magic formula. Or that the companies with the deepest pockets get the top search results. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.”

According to Badran, that’s why Juice Marketing launched the new channel marketing program for Sage and Microsoft VARs. Understanding the way that Google, and other search engines, rank websites is crucial to the success of any company. He says, “In many cases, there are a handful of very simple things you can do to significantly improve the search visibility of your website. It’s like the old 80-20 rule … 20% of the tactics will yield 80% of the results. You just need to know which 20% of the tactics will have the most significant impact. And that’s where we can help.”

The GoogleJuice Website Audit analyzes your website for several important search variables and provides a written summary of findings and top tactics to implement. The website audit program also provides an analysis of your top 2 competitors and reveals the SEO tactics and keywords that they’re implementing.

According to Juice Marketing, you can download the GoogleJuice Website Audit brochure to learn more about their newest VAR channel marketing program at http://www.juice-marketing.com/GoogleJuice_Web_Audit.pdf.

About Juice Marketing, LLC

Juice Marketing provides simple and cost-effective marketing products to Sage and Microsoft business software and technology providers. Their turnkey marketing programs like product newsletters, customer success stories, lead nurturing campaigns, keyword-optimized press releases, email marketing templates, and technology article content helps their customers squeeze the most out of their marketing dollar.

As a Sage Preferred Vendor, many of their marketing products are pre-approved for up to 70% co-op reimbursement. Plus, Juice Marketing can file your co-op claim online directly with Sage which eliminates all the paperwork.

Visit http://www.juice-marketing.com to browse the portfolio of projects, review available marketing programs, register for a marketing webcast, or download a few marketing articles. Or contact Juice Marketing directly by phone at (949) 340-3374.

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FarmShark.com Launches Free Reciprocal Links Program

Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) January 7, 2006

FarmShark.com, the online farm property marketplace, has launched a free program that promotes reciprocal links with other farm-oriented websites. Information on the program may be found by clicking on “Links” at the bottom of the FarmShark.com homepage.

The new program enables webmasters of quality, farm-oriented Internet websites to place a line of HTML code on their links page that displays as “FarmShark.com – Farm for Sale Listings.” In exchange, FarmShark.com will display a link to the partner website on the FarmShark.com links page.

Farm brokers and real estate agents specializing in farmland count on FarmShark.com to help them find buyers for farm properties. Farms currently featured on the site include twenty acres in Georgia, a poultry farm in Alabama, and sixty acres in Ohio.

Last month, FarmShark.com introduced a streamlined homepage that provides one-click access to the complete text of every listing. The website also increased the number of properties whose photos are showcased on the homepage.

Property descriptions on FarmShark.com are provided by listing agents, brokers, and/or principals, and while deemed reliable, are not guaranteed, and should be independently verified by interested parties.

About FarmShark.com

FarmShark.com is the online farm property marketplace. Founded in 2001, FarmShark.com is available free of charge at the http://www.farmshark.com Internet address. FarmShark.com is owned by SharkPage, a privately held company based in Palo Alto, California. SharkPage also publishes EstateShark.com, RanchShark.com, and HorseShark.com. EstateShark, FarmShark, HorseShark, RanchShark, and SharkPage are trademarks of SharkPage.

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Farm Credit Hosts 10 College Students In Internship Program

Kneeling: Travis Vicary and Mindy Osterloh Standing: Ryan Conklin, Jessica Quear, Nicole Fitzsimmons, Heather Sutherland, Kyle Adams, and Korey Young Seated: Nicki Land and Stacie Wenig

Louisville, KY (Vocus) July 30, 2009

Ten students from universities across Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee have been named interns for Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, a $ 15.5 billion ag lending cooperative headquartered in Louisville.

Students started working in paid internships in FCS offices throughout the four-state territory starting in late May and will wrap up the 10-week program in mid-August with formal presentations to the organization’s senior leaders.

“Farm Credit interns have the opportunity to work and learn in a real work environment with mentors and professionals who work in agriculture. It’s a great way for them to practically apply the skills they are learning in college and an exciting way to learn about the skills they will need in the workforce after they complete college,” said Stacy Mullins, recruitment specialist with Farm Credit.

Mullins went on to say that the interns are working on a variety of special projects. For example, one of the interns is Nicole Fitzsimmons who an agriculture education major at Purdue University working in the Bluffton, Indiana office. Nicole is working on developing a post loan closing mailer focusing on life insurance. Mindy Osterloh is studying agriculture at The Ohio State University and is working in the Versailles, Ohio office. Mindy is putting together the public relations plan for the region’s county fairs. “It’s important to be able to support those activities and it’s a good way to get Farm Credit’s name out in front of the public,” she said. Mindy is also working with the local radio station to have a Farm Credit day at one of the local fairs.

In addition to special project work, the interns attended a mid-term intern retreat which included touring Heaven Hill Distilleries in Kentucky and Huber Farms and Riverview Farms in southern Indiana. “The main objectives with the intern retreat were to foster support and camaraderie among peers and to expose interns to different types of agriculture. It also gives us the chance to address any questions they might have had as they prepare for their senior leadership presentations,” said Mullins.

Certainly, the intern program is a benefit to the students. But Mullins said the program offers advantages to Farm Credit too. “These students bring a much needed diversity to our offices, offering fresh perspectives and varying backgrounds for our staff and our customers. We really feel like we learn from them and about the needs and expectations of the next generation of employees,” she said.

Stacie Wenig is a senior at The Ohio State University. She is interning at Washington Court House, Ohio and is assisting the office in increasing their prospect base. “The lending staff is so appreciative of the research that I’m doing in helping their office succeed.”

The opportunity to network and have a better understanding of what people do in the field of finance are certainly motivating factors for interns. And like many Farm Credit interns before, the experience may help them decide to enter the world of agricultural finance after their college career.

This year’s interns include:

Kyle Adams, Western Kentucky University. Glasgow, KY

Ryan Conklin, The Ohio State University, Plain City, OH

Nicole Fitzsimmons, Purdue University, Columbus, OH

Nikki Land, University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Mohawk, TN

Mindy Osterloh, The Ohio State University, Versailles, OH

Jessica Quear, Purdue University, Cicero, IN

Heather Sutherland, Tennessee Tech University, Johnson City, TN

Travis Vicary, Middle Tennessee State University, Martin, TN

Stacie Wenig, The Ohio State University, Bowling Green, OH

Korey Young, Western Kentucky University, Louisville, KY

About Farm Credit Services

Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is a $ 15.5 billion financial services cooperative serving over 85,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including real estate, operating, equipment and housing and related services such as crop and life insurance and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM (3276).

Contact: Randy Barbee

502-420-3756

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Farm Credit Launches National Communications Program Making Access to System Information and Resources Easier Than Ever

Denver, CO (Vocus) July 26, 2010

Farm Credit, the nation’s leading provider of financing and related services to agricultural producers and agribusinesses, has created several new resources to better support rural America. Farm Credit has launched a new national online presence at FarmCredit.com, revitalized its national giving and sponsorship program, and established a dedicated communications team to build awareness of Farm Credit and its unique mission among those it serves.    

While Farm Credit’s nationwide network of financial service experts has been supporting rural America for nearly a century, the launch of farmcredit.com marks the system’s first centralized online resource. Visitors to the national website can:

    Learn about Farm Credit’s structure, financial strength and stability;
    Find a local Farm Credit System financial service organization;
    Research and apply for Farm Credit career opportunities;
    Apply for grants or sponsorships through Farm Credit’s $ 2 million national contributions program;
    Access photos and videos about Farm Credit
    Identify and contact system representatives, and more.

The national communications team will work with a variety of Farm Credit stakeholders including customers, the media and national contribution applicants and recipients to raise public awareness of Farm Credit’s offerings and commitment to rural America.

“The Farm Credit System specializes in funding agriculture and rural America, and has unparalleled expertise in serving these dynamic markets,” said Leigh Picchetti, vice president of national public relations for Farm Credit. “At farmcredit.com, visitors can discover how the Farm Credit System offers local community support, backed by global resources.”

Farm Credit is a borrower-owned cooperative system that was created through an Act of Congress in 1916. Farm Credit continues to serve as a stable and dependable source of credit and related services for agriculture and rural America through good times and bad.

Today Farm Credit is comprised of nearly 90 specialized financial service organizations that help more than a half million American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses produce food, fuel and fiber for consumption around the world. Farm Credit serves every county in the United States and provides producers of all sizes and types the financial and strategic support to successfully manage viable agricultural and related operations.

Tags: Farm Credit, farming, farm, agriculture, rural, America, mission, Denver, grant, contribution, sponsorship

About Farm Credit: Lending Support to Rural America

Farm Credit is the leading provider of credit and related services to rural America through a nationwide network of borrower-owned lending institutions and specialized service organizations. Created by Congress in 1916, the Farm Credit system provides more than $ 150 billion in loans and leases to farmers, ranchers, rural homeowners, aquatic producers, timber harvesters, agribusinesses, and agricultural and rural utility cooperatives. For more information about the Farm Credit System, please visit farmcredit.com.

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Employee Development Systems, Inc. Launches Retooled Professionalism in the Workplace Program

Employee Development Systems, Inc.

Denver, Colorado (Vocus/PRWEB) March 03, 2011

The rise of casual work environments and flexible work hours in recent years has included various benefits for employees, such as improved morale and work-life balance. However, these changes also have contributed to a careless attitude toward work results and an acceptance of average (or below average) performance as the norm. One poll, conducted by the national employment firm, Jackson Lewis, found that 40 percent of human resource managers linked relaxed attire and flexible work schedules to a laxity in workplace behavior and 44 percent noticed an increase in tardiness and absenteeism.

Moreover, 21 months of historically high unemployment rates are creating an unprecedented need for a professional edge in the job market. The importance of professionalism in the workplace cannot be overlooked as a key to improved employee performance, career success and advancement. Those organizations that stress the importance of professionalism in the workplace are usually growing, vibrant entities.

The retooled program has expanded concentrations in the critical areas of building professional competence and matching one’s own professional presence to the culture of the organization. Building professional competence includes identification of personal, business and strategic competencies, self-assessment of the nine most important competencies within those areas, and improvement in areas that need to be strengthened, as well as other critical skills.

Another unique feature of the program is teaching learners to align their skills with organizational culture. Learners will develop political awareness of approved interaction and behavior methods as well as the ability to communicate, develop work patterns and create individual power within the structure of an organization’s culture. When employees apply the skills delivered in the Professional Presence in a Casual World program, they will see a notable difference in how they are treated by others, and in return, how effectively they can accomplish the challenges put before them on the job.

According to Suzanne Updegraff, CEO of Employee Development Systems, Inc., “This is not a simple etiquette course. Recognizing that American business is rapidly falling behind those in other developed and under-developed countries from both an educational and an innovative perspective, organizations wanting to progress are refining their employees to be more professional in the workplace and in interactions with clients, customers and colleagues. Professional Presence in a Casual World has always been a cornerstone program for Employee Development Systems, Inc., but now it provides even more valuable information and core skill building.”

Readers are encouraged to download the attached Competencies for the Future handout, courtesy of Employee Development Systems, Inc., view the most recent professional development videocast and sign up for the professional development newsletter, in order to supplement their learning experience. To learn more about this exciting cornerstone program, please contact Sherman Updegraff, Managing Director, Employee Development Systems, Inc. at 800-282-3374, or visit http://www.employeedevelopmentsystems.com

About Employee Development Systems, Inc.

Employee Development Systems, Inc. is a Colorado-based training and assessment firm that was founded in 1979 and offers employee development, management development, leadership and professionalism courses and accompanying behavioral style assessments, surveys and other tools. Employee Development Systems, Inc. provides services worldwide to Fortune 500 clients as well as small to medium-sized businesses.

The organization’s mission is to enhance the interpersonal skills needed to perform at a more productive level, to develop a workforce that adapts to change, and is creative and innovative, and to make the client organization the employer of choice. This is accomplished through establishing trust, building relationships and fostering behavioral change. Employee Development Systems, Inc. training and development initiatives address employee engagement, multiple generations in the workplace, and the ramifications of social media and collaboration.

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New Media Advertising Training Program Helps Sales Managers Reduce Turnover

Westerville, OH (PRWEB) March 2, 2011

Media Sales Basics, a new media sales training program designed to bring ad sales personnel up to speed quickly, is now available. Developed by the media sales experts at Sales Development Services, Inc., Media Sales Basics is for people new to advertising sales or new to media sales and focuses on the unique aspects of advertising sales.

This online sales training focuses on the three fundamental areas of consultative advertising sales: Advertising, prospecting and consultative sales. The ‘Basics of Advertising’ segment includes the four components of effective advertising. The ‘Basics of Prospecting’ shows advertising reps how to recognize the 10 prospecting streams in the market and identify their best leads. The ‘Basics of Consultative Media Sales’ concentrates on each step of the sales process.

“New advertising sales reps need to understand the basics in order to be successful, and many sales managers struggle to find the time and resources to train new hires effectively,” said C. Lee Smith, President/CEO of Sales Development Services, Inc. “Media Sales Basics will get reps on the street faster, reduce turnover, and let managers concentrate on building revenue,” Smith said.

The program is online and self-paced, and includes the basic knowledge and techniques to sell multiple media products including newer types such as online and mobile, as well as newspaper, television, cable, radio, outdoor, and direct marketing.

Those completing the program and final exam will be Media Sales Basics certified. Those in advertising sales or seeking advertising sales jobs can enhance their career opportunities with this certification. Complete information, including pricing, is available at http://www.MediaSalesBasics.com.

About Sales Development Services, Inc.:

Sales Development Services, Inc. has been training media sales professionals for over 21 years. SDS, Inc. is a leading provider of Internet-based applications for developing sales and new business for the advertising industry. The company’s services are used by over 2,000 advertising agencies, media properties, local governments, and product marketing departments across the United States. The Westerville, Ohio-based firm was founded in 1989.

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