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ThursdayJul 10, 2008 9:15 am

Schawk, Inc. (SGK) Establishes New Brand Identity; Rebrands its Direct Marketing Agency

Schawk, Inc. (SGK), established by Clarence Schawk, a former World War II U.S. marine, delivers a broad range of digital pre-media graphic services through 169 locations in 13 countries across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Schawk, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, began in Chicago under the name of Schawk Litho Plate, and through numerous mergers and acquisitions with prepress firms in the Midwest, the company established a corporate name in the mid-1980s. Schawk designs, creates and manages image and text for reproduction to exact specifications for a variety of media, including packing for consumer products, point-of-sale displays and other…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 8:30 am

SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SGXP) Submits FDA Investigational New Drug Application

SGX Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical company which focuses mainly on the development and commercialization of new oncological, or cancer therapies. Yesterday, the company announced its submission of an Investigational New Drug (IND) application for FDA approval. The drug is known as SGX393, and is currently undergoing clinical testing of its ability to treat two forms of CML, or, chronic myelogenous leukemia (a type of cancer in which white blood cells belonging to the myeloid line of cells are over-produced in the bone marrow). At present, the standard treatment for CML is a product known as Gleevec®, however there have been…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 8:29 am

International Building Technologies Group, Inc. (INBG.OB) Granted Acquisition Approval by Chinese Government

International Building Technologies Group ("IBTG") is a building supply corporation based out of Alameda, California, with a field office in Shanghai, China. The company primarily manufactures lightweight building panels used in building construction around the world. For the last three months, the company has been awaiting a stamp of approval from the Chinese government on an agreement to purchase the China-based Wufeng Machinery Manufacturing Company ("WMMC"). WMMC currently produces machinery required for rice and grain processing, as well as mineral refining. It is IBTG's intent to re-tool the company's existing production lines to facilitate production of its own building panels.…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 7:53 am

Solar Enertech Corp. (SOEN.OB) Looks to Double Photovoltaic Panels Output

Working with a developing technology can often put blinders on a company and its researchers. The next product and quarter’s results are usually the focus. But if a company can keep the blinders off for a few moments, it may realize that there are many ways to look at running and funding itself. The company that has a wide vision in a new technology is likely the one that will profit in the end. Solar Enertech Corp., a solar photovoltaic panel manufacturer and research company, works to research, develop and manufacture solar panels from its Shanghai, China base of operations.…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 7:10 am

International Building Technologies Group Inc. (INBG.OB) Takes another Step Forward in Pursuit of $1.6 Million Company Purchase

It is nice to have a going concern that appears to be doing well in all of its business dealings. Sometimes, however, the old phrase “I’d rather be lucky than good” crops up. A company is merrily going about its business and something big happens; that same company happens to be right there with help. In some instances, the “big” thing can be positive while at other times it can be negative. If, however, a company happens to be available and nearby at the time, it can help out with the situation and profit at the same time. International Building…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 7:06 am

EnterConnect Inc. (ECNI.OB) Appoints Tom Ashburn to Board of Directors

EnterConnect Inc. (ECNI.OB) is the leading provider of on-demand portals that improve communication, collaboration, and business processes. These on-demand portals help companies increase their growth and productivity, while also increasing customer satisfaction. EnterConnect solutions are currently in use at more than 50 Fortune-1000 companies. On July 10, 2008, EnterConnect announced the appointment of Tom Ashburn to the company's board of directors. Mr. Ashburn has more than 30 years experience with leading global technology companies such as BEA Systems and Hewlett Packard. Mr. Ashburn was with HP for 33 years and, most recently, was president of BEA System's worldwide field organization,…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 6:51 am

Raven Biofuels International Corp. (RVBF.OB) Announces $10 Million Equity Funding Commitment

Raven Biofuels International Corporation recently announced that it has secured an equity funding commitment totaling $10 million from Blackhawk Investments Ltd. and Clean Energy Holding Corp. Blackhawk Investments Ltd. entered into a private placement of up to 8 million units for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $8 million on June 30. Clean Energy Holding Corp. entered into a private placement for up to 2 million units for aggregate proceeds of up to $2 million. Each unit is equivalent of one share of common stock and a one-share purchase warrant, which is exercisable for two years from closing at $1.50…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 6:27 am

Disaboom, Inc. (DSBO.OB) and Purple Heart Service Foundation Create Jobs for Veterans

Disaboom and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation have teamed up to launch a new employment venture that will provide employment and financial success to combat-wounded and disabled veterans. Guided by their respective mission statements, the two organizations anticipate that the financial benefits of the partnership will match the positive impact on the disabled veteran community. According to the partnership, Disaboom will hire graduates of the Purple Heart Service Foundation's job training program "Veterans Business Training Center" (VBTC) to work as virtual agents. All graduates of the VBTC are home-bound, combat-wounded or disabled veterans, fully skilled in…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 6:21 am

B & D Food Corp. (BDFC) is Concentrating on Coffee

From their headquarters in New York City, B & D Food Corp. operates to acquire companies and plantations around the globe that grow, process, and distribute high-quality Arabica coffees. As part of the Processed and Packaged Goods industry, they trade on the OTCBB. B & D's corporate goal is to be a significant player in all aspects of coffee. This includes involvement in the process from initial production to distribution. Their system of operation means full integration, from "Tree-to-Cup" as they call it. In 2007, they acquired large plantations in Ethiopia in order to plant and grow their own coffee…

ThursdayJul 10, 2008 6:18 am

Landmark Bancorp Inc. (LARK) is Banking on Communities for Growth

Founded in 1920, Landmark Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company which operates a wholly-owned subsidiary called Landmark National Bank. Both the holding company and the bank's headquarters are in Manhattan, Kansas. Landmark Bancorp Inc. trades on the NASDAQ as a Regional-Southwest bank. Their current market capitalization is $45.36M. Landmark National Bank's mission is to provide quality services to their local communities. They have full service banks operating in Auburn, Dodge City, Ft. Scott, Garden City, Great Bend, Hoisington, Junction City, LaCrosse, Lawrence, Louisburg, Manhattan, Osage City, Osawatomie, Paola, Topeka, and Wamego, Kansas. Throughout these areas, Landmark National Bank provides…

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