The Growing Success of Madison Street Capital

November 6, 2018 – 11:13 am

Madison Street Capital is an investment banking firm headquartered in Chicago. They were established in 2005 and specialize in mergers, acquisitions, bankruptcies, and buyouts. The firm is great at creating unique alternative exit strategies and has an extensive background in corporate finance and government; they are able to understand the individual complexities each client has. Madison Street Capital is able to create financial strategies that both the business and investor will benefit from and are able to understand the unique financing needs of their client.

 

 

 

Thirteen years since Madison Street Capital’s formation, they have become one of the fasting growing investment firms and are a financial pillar, when it comes to serving middle-market businesses. Their financing expertise has continued to earn them numerous awards. The firm received the most awards in the past 3 years, in 2016 alone; they’ve received the Annual Emerging Leader Award, the 8th Annual International M&A Advisor Award for Cross-Border Deal of the year, and the 15th Annual M&A Advisor Award for Industrial Deal of the Year. Then in 2017, the firm was honored at the 9th Annual International M&A Awards, winning the M&A Deal of the Year Award and at the 16th Annual M&A Advisor Awards, they won the award for Debt Financing Deal of the Year. This year, the 17th Annual M&A Advisor Awards announced Madison Street Capital is nominated for five categories including, Deal of the Year, Boutique Investment Firm of the Year, Equity Financing of the Year, Private Equity Deal of the Year, and M&A Deal of the Year.

 

 

 

In September 2018 the firm announced, Jim Cohen, as the new managing director, his leadership speaks for Madison Street Capital reputation, as they are continually regarded as one of the most trusted investment firms internationally. Mr. Cohen’s presence is essential; his background provides him the expertise to assist their M&A (Mergers and acquisitions) division and has a strong transaction background. He previously served in the United States Coast Guard, Coxswain, and the Coast Guard Watchstander. After serving our country, in 2001 he was named President and CEO of Velocity Products, a Midwest-based children’s toy manufacturer, and stayed with the company until 2006. During this time Mr. Cohen’s role was crucial, he was able to increase their growth, streamlining their global supply and created a long-lasting presence in the toy industry. After his time at Velocity, he served as Director for Sun Acquisitions, where he helped guide clients through the buying and selling side of transactions.

 

 

 

Hurricanes, tornados, and flooding have left many parts of our country devastated and unusable. Madison Street Capital is also known for their philanthropy, they continue to work diligently with non-profit organizations such as, The United Ways of the Midwest and South Disaster Fund to assist people whose lives were devastated by these disasters and provide them food, shelter, and to create lasting changes in the communities they help. Madison Street Capital partners with Schools, financial institutions, and neighborhood associations to improve education and help many families to achieve better financial stability.

 

Visit http://madisonstreetcapital.org/ to learn more.

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Fortress Investment Group is a part of the many educated risks taken by Wesley Edens

November 4, 2018 – 8:58 pm

When not co running the Fortress Investment Group or co-owning the Milwaukee Bucks, Wesley Edens likes to put his energy into things that most people overlook. He enjoys placing bets on underdogs when it comes to investments. He invested in subprime lenders in the throes of the financial crisis, and his company is currently putting three billion into a railroad in Florida for private passengers when other companies are investing in self driving cars. He purchased the Milwaukee Bucks, a team that hasn’t seen a championship in decades, and he also purchased a fledgling football club in England known as Aston Villa.

Wesley Edens likes to take chances on a lot of different things, because his chances usually pay off pretty big. Take for instance his company, Fortress Investment Group. He started the company in 1998, building it up over the years to eventually sell it to SoftBank for $3.3 billion in 2017. Before this, the company went public, giving Mr. Edens a share worth $2.3 billion dollars. A Force of Innovation: Two Decades of Fortress Investment Group.

The Fortress Investment Group was not just something that happened overnight. Wesley Edens had put a lot of time into himself and his professional life before he and a few of his colleagues started the company. His first job after graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in finance and business administration was at a bank in San Francisco. Inspired to move to New York City, he eventually landed a job at Lehman Brothers followed by a stint at Black Rock in 1993. He became partner and managing director there before deciding to start Fortress Investment Group in 1998.

When not co-running Fortress Investment Group, Wesley Edens is either managing his train company, also known as Brightline. It is a private passenger train company that runs between cities in Florida. Currently there is a route from Miami through Fort Lauderdale, and other trains are being planned for Orlando and the Tampa area. Eventually, Edens would like to expand the company’s routes to other areas such as Atlanta to Charlotte, and Dallas to Houston. He is also active in managing his basketball club the Milwaukee Bucks.

Learn More: www.inc.com/profile/fortress-investment-group

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Waiakea Water Tackles the Bottle Water Problem

November 2, 2018 – 11:02 pm

Bottled water may be a better choice for drinking but is not a friend of the ocean. The biggest problem currently being experienced in the bottled water world is the pollution being caused by it. Plastic takes about 1000 years to biodegrade. That is a long time. There are countries on earth that are not even that old. Long after the human race moves to Mars there will still be plastic water bottles floating in the ocean. Many plans have been put in place to reduce this, but the fact remains that many water drinkers just chuck the bottle into the drink. This is a problem for coastal places as they have an actual drink to toss bottles into, that does not mean that the rest of the world I not effected. Landfills are full of discarded plastic bottles. For this purpose, the environmental conservation of a bottled water company is starting to become a key seller.

 

It may sound horrible but bottled water sells through three major points. It is healthy, it is sourced from an exotic spot, and they take care of the environment. In the case of Hawaii native Waiakea water the conservation aspect is about to turn revolutionary. The company, started back in 2012 by Ryan Emmons, already sources from a sustainable aquifer. The factory also runs on clean energy. This year however, they are unveiling something big. A fully biodegradable bottle that will completely break down in fifteen years. This means that most people under 70 today will still be alive after Waiakea bottles break down. This is a huge benefit for bottle water in general. If the bottle works other companies will design their own and a big victory will be won for bottle water.

 

Waiakea also sports the other two selling aspects as well. It is sourced from underneath a volcano which means it is Hawaiian volcanic water. This is a statement that sounds cool to say. It is also 100% alkaline which makes it the healthiest water available. Waiakea pH is the best naturally occurring balance around. This certainly makes Waiakea water stand out.

 

https://www.luckyvitamin.com/p-1144099-waiakea-hawaiian-volcanic-water-1-liter

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Shervin Pishevar predicts the stock market could give up all gains of 2018

November 2, 2018 – 11:02 am

The Federal Reserve has been following a highly experimental and risky strategy over the last 10 years. After the financial crash of 2009, the central bank decided to infuse the economy with more liquidity than had ever been introduced before. It did this primarily through its program of quantitative easing where it bought U.S. treasury securities by the trillions with money that it printed out of thin air.

Now, Shervin Pishevar, one of the most prominent thinkers in the world attack, believes that a reckoning is coming. Shervin Pishevar has long been a serious critic of the unprecedented creation of credit that the Federal Reserve has engaged in over the last 10 years. He says that the stock market, real estate and the bond market are all in a state of severe overvaluation as a direct consequence of the flooding the market with cheap credit. The historically low interest rates that the United States saw for the better part of the last decade have ultimately had a number of serious negative consequences for average Americans. One of those has been the fact that it is no longer realistic to expect that anyone who buys into the market at current levels will experience decent returns over the next 20 years.

Pishevar says it is inevitable that the stock market will experience a serious correction within the next six months to five years. Although he has no idea when this will occur, Shervin Pishevar believes that the correction could rival the biggest crashes in times past, including the major stock market crash of 1929 as well as the flash crash of 1987. Unfortunately, Shervin Pishevar has stated that he believes that there is no current safe haven for investors in traditional investment vehicles. He believes that one of the best strategies going forward is to diversify into a wide range of alternative investments, including cryptocurrencies and gold.

Pishevar says that even the U.S. dollar itself will eventually start to experience severe negative downward pressure as a result of the out-of-control fiscal and monetary policies that have been encouraged over the last 10 years.

https://www.dailyforexreport.com/shervin-pishevar/

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End Citizens United Applauds Politicians Who Refuse Corporate PAC Money

October 28, 2018 – 1:50 pm

End Citizens United is a political action committee that was established on March 1, 2015. They are a PAC, entirely funded by grassroots supporters, that seeks an overhaul of campaign finance rules as they presently exist in the United States. Their longterm goal is to see the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision overturned which opened the floodgate to limitless political campaign spending by wealthy corporations and individuals.

In the leadup to the 2018 midterm elections, End Citizens United has been endorsing and financially supporting a large number of political candidates who also want to put limits on campaign spending. They are also supporting candidates who refuse money from corporate-backed political action committees. While this type of money is generally only offered to those already in office it still makes a statement when newcomers refuse to take this type of money. They want to show that they have not been bought off by corporate interests. Know more about the group on The Action Network.

Voters across the nation were very angered to learn that many major political decisions have been paid for by corporations. End Citizens United says that many in Washington D.C., especially Republican politicians, will take money to support corporate interests over the interests of the people they are supposed to be representing, their constituents. When a candidate for office refuses this type of money it shows voters that they would rather work harder to raise money for their campaigns by going to private voters.

The American system of electing people to office is broken. Nowadays corporate interests are paramount for far too many politicians rather than caring about what would help average people. There has been a lot of legislation passed in the past number of years that was solely designed to advance a business’ interests. One example of this is the fossil fuel industry which has had many regulations keeping them from polluting removed.

End Citizens United named some of the Democratic candidates not accepting corporate PAC money. Among them are Conor Lamb of Pennsylvania, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey. Senator Kamala Harris of California recently also made this pledge.

Check: https://votesmart.org/interest-group/2568/end-citizens-united#.W5qSU5NKhTY

 

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Jacob Gottlieb’s comeback after the Scandal that resulted in the liquidation of his company

October 27, 2018 – 3:48 pm

Jacob Gottlieb is a medical doctor and the founder of the Visium Asset Management. The company grew to be a very successful venture since its inception in 2005. The business grew to have a net worth of $8 billion. The company focused on different investments areas with an emphasis on the health sector. In 2001 Mr. Gottlieb initiated the healthcare fund. The fund was the best investment vehicle with excellent performance in the company. But, it is this fund that was the center of the controversy that led to the fall of Visium Asset Management Company.

The company was dissolved and deregistered in 2016. The customers’ assets were liquidated. Unfortunately, the top officials got involved in with government reports that were confidential. The company’s officials were charged with illegal trade on the stock exchange. The officials were also charged with raising the paper value of fixed assets and bonds. The controversies marked the end of a successful venture that had many American investors. However, Mr. Jacob Gottlieb was vindicated of any wrongdoing. The investigating authorities did not find any wrongdoing on his part.

Come back

Since 2016 Gottlieb has been liquidating the company and repaying investors. It is a fact that the scandal had brought a negative impact to his investments ventures. However, the scandal did not stop Gottlieb from dreaming. Having a strong background in investments has played a significant role in helping him make a comeback. His interest in investments is still alive. He has founded the Altium Capital Company. This is his family owned office which is responsible for managing assets. The company has special interests in the health sector. His new business venture has picked up well, attracting high-end investors from across the country. There’s no doubt that a lot of investors still believe in Jacob’s talent and abilities in the investment sector.

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Why Robert Ivy Wants More Architects to Join the AIA

October 15, 2018 – 3:28 am

Robert Ivy, the CEO of the AIA, or American Institute of Architects, is encouraging more professionals to join the association. While schools exist for the purpose of teaching, on the job training will also take care of itself. The one area many professionals should consider is joining a professional society such as the AIA. Why is this? Visit the website Architectural Record to learn more about Robert Ivy.

It all really depends upon the area in which you work. Some careers may offer more on the job training, but for those who want to travel up the ladder to higher ranks should consider what these societies can do for them at a professional level. There is always much more to learn once you begin to advance.

Educational programs may be the primary benefit of joining a professional society. Along with continuing education in some fields, it’s the latest research or other advanced areas of someone’s field that can benefit from more educational resources. Additionally, architects who choose to join the AIA can network with each other. This leaves it open as a way to find work now or in the future.

Learn: http://www.ms-arts-letters.org/winners.html

Societies have long been the one place that members can turn to for data, tools and resources, as well as for networking. The best part is that these societies work diligently to ensure that the information they make available is tailored to each members needs.

Robert Ivy, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the AIA was named as the CEO in 2011. He was also nominated for the Noel Polk Lifetime Achievement Award. It was in 1996 that he became the Editor-in-Chief for the Architectural Record, also leading him into the realm of publishing. This was the icing on the professional cake for Robert Ivy as he was steering his career into new avenues.

There’s no doubt that Robert Ivy believes that the AIA can help other architects due the same through networking and attending professional events held by these associations. It’s also important to note that credibility is also endearing when one chooses to join these associations. It lets others know that you’re on the up and up. Learn more about Robert Ivy at zdnet.com.

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Dr. Sameer Jeiurikar; successful plastic surgeon

October 11, 2018 – 10:24 am

Dr. Sameer Jejurikar is an accredited board certified plastic surgeon located in Dallas Texas. Unlike most specialist, he is affiliated with multiple hospitals including: Pine Creek Medical Center and Dallas Medical Center. Dr. Jejurikar started his career in plastic surgery after graduating with his medical degree from The University of Michigan.

At the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute Dr. Jejurikar is part of a team of 10 other plastic surgeons, all of which work together to produce only the best results for patients. Patients come from all over Texas and other parts of the country seeking treatment and services that are possibly inaccessible in their hometowns.

As a plastic surgeon Dr. Jejurikar specializes in the cosmetic modification of the body. He caters to some of the most popular cosmetic treatments such as breast augmentation, which has recently become popular due to social media and celebrity influence. Other common services offered include: face-lifts, mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, and breast lifts. All services are thoroughly discussed with each patient to determine what path of action is best for them.

As an accredited plastic surgeon Dr. Sameer Jejurikar has been honored with the prestigious “Compassionate Doctor Certification” award in 2012. He was chosen for this award from a select few. He received this award from the Pateints’ Choice Recognition program, where every year patients leave feedback and vote for the doctor that they liked the most. Only 3% of physicians in the nation were awarded, most of having near perfect scores.

Being an accredited plastic surgeon Dr. Jejurikar offers many common plastic surgeries to patients. He has been honored with the Compassionate Doctor Certification award in 2012 from the many satisfied patients that he had worked on. Projected patients can take comfort in Dr. Jejuikar’s compassionate and reputable reputation.

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Newswatch TV Helps Contour Designs To Greatly Increase Sales

September 30, 2018 – 4:03 am

Newswatch TV, as the name might tell you, is a news program that focuses on the latest trends in the news. Rather than functioning as a broad-brush general-news company like so many others, Newswatch is focused on several particular subjects. These subjects are technology, consumer news, entertainment, travel, and health. While the site does include a small amount of paid content, Newswatch does a good job of labeling such stories, to be honest with the consumer. I don’t have a problem with a little advertising, myself. After all, they’ve got to pay the bills somehow!

This honest approach to advertising is part of what has made the show such a success. Over the course of its 28-year run, Newswatch TV has won many awards and carved out a niche in the world of news that is uniquely their own. They also do a lot of promotion work to help new business ideas to get off the ground.

One example is their recent campaign in support of Contour Designs’ “Ultimate Workstation”. The device is a next-generation ergonomic keyboard designed for people who use a keyboard every day. With so many people making their living online, it is only natural that people would start looking for ways to optimize the typing process. Perhaps its most distinctive feature is a roller bar that replaces the traditional mouse. A rounded bar at the top of the keyboard is manipulated in much the same way that a mouse would be. The overall design of this special mouse is designed to minimize impact and resistance to make the entire process smoother and easier on your hands.

Thanks to Newswatch TV and their promotion campaign, Contour Designs reported a record increase in the sales of the “Ultimate Workstation.” It just goes to show that a unique idea will usually succeed, as long as it is properly promoted.

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Malcolm CasSelle Looks Into the Future of Digital Lifestyles

September 29, 2018 – 1:37 am

The name OPSkins might not come up at the dinner table very often. But for those in the know about cryptocurrency, it’s a subject of frequent discussion. So hearing that the minds behind it are launching a new blockchain platform called Wax is intriguing to say the least. But perhaps the most interesting aspect is what’s being traded on it.

The platform is obviously using virtualized digital currency. But it’s also intended to work with virtual assets. It’s in large part meant to work with gaming assets. It should work to adjust for fragmentation. This, in turn, provides a stable virtual platform to build on in the future.

The new market isn’t just about financial unification though. It also offers a chance to help unite people over geographical divides. The reason this is so significant can be seen by addressing on major point of confusion. People often think about these geographical divides in terms of simple distance. But it’s more shorthand to describe a number of factors. These include language, currency conversions and social divides. Wax unites people in a way which compensates for all of these issues.

What’s more, this is all done in a unified way that allows for asset trading within the familiar gaming environments. One can easily buy and sell virtualized assets trough Wax on the very systems running games using them.

This is all thanks to the vision of Malcolm CasSelle, president of Wax. He championed similar technologies while acting as CEO of OPSkins. His interest in overcoming the limitations of geographical divides can also be seen with his work on international powerhouse Tencent.

This is equally apparent in his fluency in both Mandarin and Japanese. Both languages are tremendously difficult for most people in the West to master. Doing so not only shows devotion to understanding different regions, but also a truly agile mind. This also covers the three biggest languages and cultures within the gaming scene. He’s able to understand the language and culture of North America, China and Japan. The games made by each tend to be quite different. But the markets also tend to cross pollinate each other with new ideas.

Other relevant expertise can be seen with his time at MediaPass. As a subscription based paywall one can see methodology in place to generate income from virtualized assets. It’s easy to see how his interest in doing so has moved from traditional methods to Wax’s new an exciting approach.

Find out more about Malcolm CasSelle: http://casselle.com/

 

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