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FridayMar 09, 2012 10:21 am

Small Business Bill Gets Past the House

Going public through the initial public offering of stock, an IPO, is seen by many as a good thing, not only for the company doing it, but for the general economy. Offerings, if done well, can raise large amounts of cash for a company, which can be used to pay off debt or grow the company, and a company can sell additional stock later to raise more capital. A successful IPO, and the cash it can bring in, can also increase the value of a company in the eyes of those interested in possibly purchasing it. In addition, by helping…

FridayMar 09, 2012 9:48 am

Premier Power Renewable Energy, Inc. (PPRW) Signs $27.6M Agreement for U.S. Solar Plants

Premier Power Renewable Energy recently announced that the company has executed an agreement with Chaori Solar USA, a subsidiary of Shanghai Chaori Solar Energy Science & Technology Company. The $27.6M contract will see the construction of several solar power plants in the U.S., which is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of this year. Based in El Dorado Hills, CA, Premier Power is a global provider of solar power systems, enabling its customers to maximize clean energy output along with project savings. Chaori Solar, based in Delaware, is a producer of solar cells and modules, with the annual capacity…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 6:22 pm

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc. (GOLF) Opens Cutting-Edge Store in Chattanooga

Golfsmith International Holdings, Inc., the largest specialty golf retailer in the country, is set to open an experiential golf store in Chattanooga in time for the coming golf season. The company’s latest store, boasting 15,750 square feet, will provide golfers with an unparalleled golf retail experience. In addition to perusing the company’s full selection of golf equipment and apparel, shoppers will be able to try out golf equipment inside one of the facility’s indoor, high-tech hitting simulators or on the outdoor putting green. In the past 10 years, almost half of the nation’s golf retail stores have closed, according to…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 5:51 pm

FluoroPharma Medical, Inc. (FPMI) and the Growing Need for Tracers

Medical researchers are today coming up with new understandings of the molecular processes that cause disease to a degree never before possible. Alzheimer’s, cancer, and heart disease, among many others, are now being studied at the cellular and molecular level, unlocking the microscopic reactions that ultimately lead to pathology. These discoveries represent a boon to researchers, but pose something of a conundrum to doctors and drug researchers who desperately want to take advantage of the new-found knowledge. If you’re a doctor, for example, what way do you have of knowing if these critical but hidden processes are taking place in…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 5:44 pm

SmallCapVoice: 3 New Devices That Are Revolutionizing Diabetes Management

With an estimated 285 million people worldwide suffering from diabetes, the disease has become an epidemic and the problem continues to grow at a startling rate. As the second leading cause of death in the United States, more than 26 million U.S. residents have been diagnosed with diabetes. Advances in effective management are more necessary than ever before. Luckily, an innovative company called PositiveID Corporation (OTCBB: PSID) is developing three new products that could drastically improve the world of diabetes management. EasyCheck™, a hand-held device, checks glucose levels in exhaled breath, thus making the traditional finger-pricking method unnecessary. A second…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 5:02 pm

Investors: Are You Buying into Empty Promises or Real Potential?

The micro-cap segment of the stock market carries a considerable amount of risk, but investors are happy to take on this risk to potentially enjoy extraordinary returns not possible with the blue chips. Micro-cap companies typically don't have much, if any, operating history, but they do have explosive growth potential. When investing in these securities, investors need to exercise caution and conduct thorough due diligence. Ill-intentioned companies can follow all the rules and stay truthful the entire time, while secretly in operation for the sole purpose of stealing investor capital. How is this possible? Simple; they plan to fail from…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 1:25 pm

Universal Detection Technology’s (UNDT) Smartphone App for RadSmart Device Takes Radiation Detection Mobile

Universal Detection Technology, a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies that protect against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats, today announced the unveiling of the first generation smartphone application for its RadSmart Device, which was developed in collaboration with Honeywell India. The RadSmart technology is designed to detect radiation levels on surfaces and in food and to automatically send the collected data to a smartphone so that the user can share accumulated readings with other users and databases. The smartphone application is compatible with Facebook, Twitter, and radiation mapping databases. The system will detect Gamma rays by utilizing a Cesium Iodide…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 1:20 pm

Stevia First Corp. (STVF) Opens Headquarters in California’s Agriculturally Rich Central Valley

Stevia First, an agribusiness focused on the industrial-scale production of all-natural zero-calorie sweetener stevia, today announced the opening of its headquarters in Yuba City, Calif., in the state’s Central Valley. As one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions, the Central Valley area produces more than $13 billion worth of agricultural products each year, situated on an ideal land-base and loaded with climate and agro-industrial expertise and infrastructure. Stevia First’s headquarters are positioned on a 10-acre site where it plans to develop offices and a research & development facility that will feature a stevia test plot, greenhouse, nursery, and laboratory.…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 12:52 pm

SmallCapVoice Audio Interview with PositiveID Corp. (PSID) is Now Available

SmallCapVoice.com, Inc. announced today that a new audio interview with PositiveID Corp. is now available. The interview can be heard at http://smallcapvoice.com/blog/3-7-12-smallcapvoice-interview-with-positiveid-corporation-otcbb-psid. SmallCapVoice is a recognized corporate investor relations firm, with clients nationwide, known for its ability to help emerging growth companies build a following among retail and institutional investors. SmallCapVoice utilizes its stock newsletter to feature its daily stock picks and audio interviews, as well as its clients’ financial news releases. SmallCapVoice also offers individual investors all the tools they need to make informed decisions about the stocks they are interested in. Tools like stock charts, stock alerts, and…

ThursdayMar 08, 2012 12:50 pm

Net Element, Inc. (NETE) is “One to Watch”

Net Element is a worldwide publisher of online destinations and business services on a custom technology platform for Internet and mobile distribution. The platform enables the rapid development, production, and distribution of rich media content (HD and 3D), SaaS services, and branded content in entertainment and news. Net Element owns and publishes Internet properties and creates social and business communities in motorsports, music, film, and entertainment. The company's portfolio includes www.Motorsport.com; www.Openfilm.com; www.Music1.com; www.Yapik.com; and www.ARLive.com. Net Element's objective is to transform the online experience. Their team consists of individuals equipped with years of experience in the various fields of…

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