Islip News (New York, United States)

Small businesses looking to grow say they’re running into challenges when they seek financing: Loans are harder to secure, and sometimes are more expensive than before the recession.

A recent study shows that as the credit environment has increased restrictions, more business owners are turning to merchant cash advances.

A Treasury Department program aimed at helping small businesses get their hands on cash ended this week -- with a thud.

Small business Cash Advances goes mainstream due to the economic downturn. Owners who can’t get bank credit or aren’t selling much are tapping Small business loans known as factors—despite their higher cost

We now have programs based solely on your bank deposits you do not have to accept credit cards to receive an unsecured advance.

NY Volkswagen dealer Atlantic VW announces the grand-opening of its state-of-the-art facility on Long Island

Announcing: Islip Castle to be Auctioned!! Czech Castle Circa 1871 (Formerly known as "Nico's at the Gatsby Restaurant") to be sold at auction!! "Be the King of your Castle"

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Sheehan & Company will have the single largest Toys for Tots pickup in all of Suffolk County, New York.

Not to be outdone by the neighbors in a New York suburb this family has erected a towering 9+ foot snowman in their front yard. The group plans to rent heavy equipment at the next snowstorm.

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WageLINK’s Compensation Survey Online Application Receives U.S. Patent #7,620,654 WageLINK, LLC, a compensation information and consultancy firm based on Long Island, announces that they have been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent Office

Islip Town Branch NAACP presents Economic Development Symposium '09 Workshops on ECONOMICS, FINANCE, HOUSING & ENTREPRENEURSHIP REGISTRATION ENDS MAY 15TH!!! FREE Admission with pre-registration only ($10 Walk-in on-site) FREE Child Care Available

February 9, 2009 - Inwood, NY. Tycromedia.com an online retailer has partnered with Winbuyer; a comparison tool used by some of the largest online retailers to date.

SalesMax Worldwide Inc is seeking a major media partnership or outright sale of its online property the Spanish /English bilingual automotive search engine MiAutoNuevo.com. MiAutoNuevo which features services like “Car Dealers Compete You Win! (sm)

Custom T's and Hoodies Done in Limited Edition Runs of 72 pieces or less

Sue J. Clark, head of SJ Clark Literary Agency has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Book Marketing

Denise R. Cascino, co-producer for Dreamworks Animation, has been named a lifetime member of Cambridge Who’s Who for her dedicated work with Dreamworks Animation, the producers of computer-generated entertainment that appeals to all audiences

David Burstein, PhD., Professor at the Arizona State University has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Paula Hill Brock, Ed.S., BS.Ed., M.Ed., an Educator for Walton County Board of Education, Carver Middle School has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Special Education

Hilary B. Bonial, attorney and chief bankruptcy counsel of Brice, Vander Linden & Wernick has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in bankruptcy law

Widow of Mine Worker Killed in Explosion Lobbies for Improved Mine Safety

Sister Donna Marie Beck, Chairwoman of the Music Therapy Department of Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in music education

Martha M. Baumgarten, vice president of customer experience management of Eliant, Inc. has been named Cambridge Who's Who Professional of the Year in customer experience management in home building.

Eden Barte Vergel De Dios, Nurse Manager for White Memorial Medical Center has been named Cambridge Who’s Who Professional of the Year in Nursing Management for 2007-2008, the second year Barte Vergel De Dios has been honored.

Cambridge Who’s Who names Lynne A. Anastasia, a realtor with Prudential Zack Realtors Professional of the Year in New Jersey Real Estate

Cambridge Who's Who, a leading global networking organization for executives and professionals, donates funds to the American Cancer Society.