Haslam names banker Hagerty as development chief | Jan 21, 2011
By Erik Schelzig Associated Pres NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Republican Gov.-elect Bill Haslam on Sunday named investment banker Bill Hagerty as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. Hagerty is a founder and managing director of merchant bank and investment firm Hagerty Peterson & Co., and is a former finance c ... (Full Story)

Bill Hagerty joins RJ O’Brien Board of Directors. | Dec 10, 2010
Bill Hagerty joins RJ O’Brien Board of Directors.  ... (Full Story)

Bill Hagerty Joins Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Board of Directors | May 13, 2010
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global education leader, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), today announced that Tennessee businessman Bill Hagerty has joined its Board of Directors. Hagerty brings to HMH a successful investment career background and national political service. “His vision will continue to grow HMH as an innovator and leader in 21st  ... (Full Story)

NEW Receives Walmart’s Financial Services “Supplier of the Year” Award Second Year in a Row | Jun 29, 2009
Sterling, VA — N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW) the nation’s leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services, and product support, was named Supplier of the Year by Walmart’s Financial Services for the second year in a row, during Walmart’s annual Financial Services Supplier Summit Meeting. The award recognizes ... (Full Story)

Hagerty Peterson & Company., LLC Receives 2009 Best of Barrington Award | Jun 09, 2009
WASHINGTON D.C.- Hagerty Peterson & Company., LLC has been selected for the 2009 Best of Barrington Award in the Financial Advisory Services category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA). The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies tha ... (Full Story)

United Marketing Group Announces Expanded Focus on Small Business Market | Feb 09, 2009
Schaumburg, IL- United Marketing Group (UMG), a leading direct marketing company in continuity lifestyle and branded membership programs and direct to consumer syndicated merchandising, today announced the establishment of a new business unit dedicated to meeting the expanding needs of the small business market, as well as new features to its mar ... (Full Story)

Information in Place, Inc. Acquires WisdomTools, Inc. | Dec 15, 2008
Bloomington, IN - Information in Place, Inc., a developer of interactive training tools, today announced the purchase of WisdomTools, Inc. Terms were not disclosed.  ... (Full Story)

N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. Celebrates Opening of New Contact Center | Nov 13, 2008
Russellville, Ark, November 13, 2008 — Russellville Mayor Tyrone Williamson, Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Chamber of Commerce joined N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW) to help celebrate the opening of their new contact center on East Main Street which has brought over 300 new jobs to the community since mid-September. ... (Full Story)

Powerway Announces APQP On Demand. New Web-Based Solution Delivers Visibility to Risks in the Product Community. | Nov 05, 2008
Indianapolis, November 5, 2008 – Powerway, Inc., the leading provider of Product Community software and services, today announced the availability of APQP On Demand for companies that manage their suppliers using the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standard. ‘On Demand’ means that the software is pre-configured, ready to use globally, acces ... (Full Story)

Dataco Receives PCI Compliance from VISA | Sep 19, 2008
Arlington Heights, IL - VISA USA recently accepted Dataco, LLC's Payment Card Industry (PCI) Report on Compliance, based on the assessment and opinion of International Network Services. Adhering to PCI data security requirements reduces the ability of hackers to gain access to a business's proprietary data. "PCI compliance is the gold standard re ... (Full Story)

Powerway Suite Targets Highly Audited Industries. New Template Packs Deliver QMS Document Structure and Control for Aerospace Manufacturers, Medical Device Manufacturers, and Laboratories. | Aug 01, 2008
Indianapolis IN, August 1, 2008 – Powerway, Inc., the leading provider of product community software and services, today announced new Template Packs for the Aerospace AS9100, Medical Device ISO13485, and Laboratory ISO/IEC17025 industry standards. Powerway Template Packs automatically tailor the company’s Suite 2000 product line to properly struct ... (Full Story)

United Marketing Group Announces New Partner Program | Apr 10, 2008
Schaumburg, IL - United Marketing Group (UMG), a leading direct marketing company in lifestyle and branded membership programs and direct to consumer syndicated merchandising, today announced the introduction of a new and unique women-oriented initiative, Simply Mine. “Simply Mine is a Web-based solution that facilitates every day access ... (Full Story)

Powerway Inc. Acquires Cohesia Corporation. Expanded Organization Will Serve Automotive, Aerospace and Defense Markets. | Jun 19, 2007
Indianapolis IN – Powerway, Inc., the leading provider of manufacturing product development process solutions for automotive manufacturers, has significantly expanded its market position with its purchase of Cincinnati-based Cohesia Corporation. This key acquisition extends Powerway’s reach into the aerospace and defense sectors and sets up the ... (Full Story)

NEW Earns J.D.Power and Assoicates Certified Call Center Program Award for Third Consecutive Year | May 16, 2007
Sterling, VA - N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), the nation’s leading provider of extended service plans and buyer protection programs, has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates Certified Call Center Program for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” in 2007. This award marks the third consecutive year that NEW h ... (Full Story)

Wal-Mart Presents Customer Service Award To N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. | Mar 01, 2007
Sterling, VA – N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), the nation's leading provider of extended service plans, buyer protection services, and product support for businesses and consumers, is pleased to be the recipient of the Wal-Mart Financial Services Annual Customer Service Award. This award was presented to NEW by Jane Thompson, of Wal- ... (Full Story)

WisdomTools and Kaplan Publishing Announce the Publication of "What's Your Story?" by Craig Wortmann, WisdomTools' CEO | Aug 26, 2006
Chicago, IL - WisdomTools, Inc. and Kaplan Publishing today announced the publication of "What's Your Story?", a book by Craig Wortmann, the President and CEO of WisdomTools. The new book offers insights into how leaders can use stories to drive positive behavior in organizations.  ... (Full Story)

CyMed Becomes Wholly-Owned Subsidiary of SPi Division of the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (NYSE: PHI) | Aug 17, 2006
New York, NY - SPi, a leading global business process outsourcing (BPO) company today announced that I has completed its acquisition of CyMed, Inc., the third largest company in the US medical transcription industry.  ... (Full Story)

NEW Announces Investment by Berkshire Partners LLC | Aug 08, 2006
Boston, MA – Berkshire Partners LLC today announced that they, along with Freeman Spogli & Co. and management of N.E.W. Customer Service Companies, Inc. (NEW), have made a major investment in NEW to help accelerate and support the next stage of NEW's growth. NEW is the leading independent third-party provider of extended service contracts in the U. ... (Full Story)

Hagerty Peterson Adds Investment in UMG to its Portfolio | Jun 23, 2006
Chicago, IL - United Marketing Group (UMG) is a leading direct marketer of affinity merchandise offers and membership-based services. UMG supports these businesses with best-in-class marketing, creative and operational capabilities, and bring superior value to its clients by combining this specialized expertise with customer databases to develop a ... (Full Story)