HNTB Corporation has named Steven Kramer, PE, FASCE, as Southeast Division sales officer. He brings more than 25 years of experience with business development, engineering design and construction to the firm.

Arlington, VA (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

HNTB Corporation, a leading infrastructure firm, has announced the additional of several key executives in its Arlington, Va., office.

Steven Kramer, PE, FASCE, has joined HNTB Corporation as vice president and Southeast Division sales officer. Based in the firm’s Arlington, Va., office, Kramer brings more than 25 years of experience with business development, engineering design and construction.

In his new role at HNTB, Kramer will be responsible for sales, marketing and project development initiatives for transportation infrastructure in the Southeast United States.

“With an extensive industry-wide network, he will play an integral role in identify strategic business opportunities and assisting clients with creating alternative delivery solutions, such as design-build and public-private partnerships,” said Rob Slimp, HNTB Southeast Division president.

In the past, Kramer has led pursuit teams selected for design and construction management projects with a total construction value exceeding $ 1 billion. His project management experience includes managing more than 50 high-profile projects with construction values exceeding more $ 250 million for municipalities, utilities and transportation authorities in North America, Europe and Asia.

A licensed engineer in several states, a frequent speaker and active participant at industry conferences and associations, Kramer has published more than 80 technical and management papers. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Washington University in St. Louis: one in civil engineering and the second in engineering and public policy. He also has earned a master’s degree in management from Northwestern University.

Larry Marcus has been named associate vice president and leader of the firm’s Mid-Atlantic planning and traffic engineering practice. Marcus also has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, specifically related to transportation operations, intelligent transportation systems, multimodal planning, geographic information systems and travel demand forecasting.

During his career, Marcus has worked on many major infrastructure projects in Virginia and Maryland, including the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Extension Project and the Interstate 495 HOT Lanes Design-Build Project as well as serving as the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments project manager on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Improvements Study, the Intercounty Connector Major Investment Study and the Maryland Capital Beltway Transportation Corridor Study.

Marcus has been an adjunct professor at George Washington University for 14 years. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in transportation and community development/planning as well as a master’s degree in public administration from Indiana University.

HNTB is a leader in transportation consulting throughout the southeastern United States, providing a full-range of program management and construction management, design and planning services. It is the leading consultant to toll agencies across the country, serving as the general engineering consultant to more toll agencies than any other firm. Clients include the District Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., the North Carolina Department of Transportation, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and the Miami-Dade Expressway Authority. The firm also serves as the prime consultant for the Georgia Department of Transportation’s Innovative Program Delivery Technical Support Services initiative.

The firm’s Southeast Division includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia. There are approximately 320 employees in 22 offices.

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With nearly a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and solves clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program delivery and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com.

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Interior design and home decor by Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2012

Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings, the San Francisco area’s choice for interior design and home decorating needs has relocated to 1580 Noriega Street. They are having a grand opening celebration from Feb. 20 to Feb. 29 with specials on all in-stock draperies. The draperies will be offered at $ 20 to $ 30 per panel or pair, any sizes during the celebration.

Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings features a collection of window products by Hunter Douglas, a company known for their high standards of style and unique fabrics, finishes, and decorative details as well as the lifetime guarantee they provide on their window covering products.

The Hunter Douglas Alustra® Collection includes many exclusive product lines including Alustra® Silhouette® Window Shadings, Alustra® Luminette® Privacy Sheers, Alustra® Duette® Honeycomb Shades, and others.

The professionals at Art Design are available for design consultations, skilled window coverings measuring and installation.

“We proudly serve San Francisco and the surrounding areas,” said Sylvia Chan of Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings. “Since we are locally owned and operated, we take our long-term commitment to the community seriously, and we are proud of the professional products and services we provide.”

For more information about any of Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings’ products or services, call 415-564-9900 or view the company on the web at http://www.artdesign.hdspd.com. Visit its new location at 1580 Noriega St. in San Francisco.

About Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings

Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings offers more than just remarkable flooring and window coverings. Clients are guaranteed to find a team of interior design experts who are ready and willing to help them with their design queries. Art Design Carpets & Window Coverings helps with everything from complete house redecorations to simple design projects. Its showroom is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday and after hours by appointment.

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) February 14, 2012

Academy of Learning Toronto, a leading career college in the Greater Toronto Area, has launched a new website. The new site places an emphasize on usability, streamlining the Academy of Learning Toronto’s program offerings, student services and admissions process. Space has also been provided to highlight the accomplishments of past students and graduates.

The Academy of Learning has three Toronto campuses: Albion and Islington, Downtown East and Downsview. The new website will help prospective students better understand the benefits of career training and will provide information on the facilities and course offerings at each GTA location. Programs offered at Academy of Learning Toronto include:

    Accounting & Payroll Courses
    Business Programs
    Healthcare Training
    IT Programs
    Web Designer Courses
    Customer Service Training
    Office Administration Programs
    Insurance Courses

The Academy of Learning is the largest college in Canada, winning the Consumer Choice Award between 2002 and 2010. For over 25 years, the college has focused on offering students comprehensive career training programs with experienced instructors and flexible schedules. Across the country, Academy of Learning offers more than 35 diploma programs in a number of fields, emphasizing a varied teaching approach that includes written material, online instruction, audio lectures and simulated labs.

Academy Of Learning is a member of the Ontario Association of Career Colleges and National Association of Career Colleges, providing private career college classes in compliance with Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities (MTCU) under the PCC Act. 2005.

Higher Education Marketing, an analytics-driven marketing firm based in Montreal Quebec, was responsible for the website design and development.

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Daymond John, star of ABC’s hit TV show Shark Tank

Freeport NY (PRWEB) February 09, 2012

VenturePitch2012 will feature star panelist from the hit ABC’s TV series Shark Tank, Daymond John. Daymond will be joined by moderator Rob Basso, President of Advantage Payroll Services and author of the Everyday Entrepreneur, and a room full of regional business elite. Entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to submit ideas in hopes of presenting live to a panel of industry heavyweights. Panelists include Bruce Zutler, board member of the Inventors Association of Manhattan and CEO of MCI Products Group, Inc, which recreates roadmaps for startup organizations and Luis Cuneo, a reprepresentative from IBM Global Diversity Business Leadership.

Prizes for the top submissions include a free year of biweekly payroll services provided by Advantage Payroll; $ 2,000 in consulting with startup specialty attorney Ira Halpern from Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone LLP, a one year license of Lotus Live compliments of IBM, a new product development “Discovery Road Map” worth $ 2,500 compliments of MCI Products Group and promotional video and publicity support on BassoOnBusiness.com and ExposYourBusiness.com. The winner will also be personally introduced to members of the venture capital community and local potential investors.

“Our mission is to discover and support emerging business leaders and connect them with investment capital. In today’s turbulent and uncertain economy we need more entrepreneurs and small business owners. These creative individuals and small businesses will lead our way to economic recovery. I am certain that we will receive interesting submissions and meet inspiring entrepreneurs as part of this program,” said Rob Basso, president of Advantage Payroll Services Long Island and producer of Basso on Business.

Tickets to the event are $ 60. The business idea submission fee is $ 100 and includes admission. VenturePitch 2012 is taking place at Leonard’s of Great Neck in New York, kicking off the NY Multicultural Expo. For submission details or more information, please visit tinyurl.com/VP2012 or call 516-931-0540.

Sponsors of the event include Optimum Business®, IBM®, Got Invention Radio, Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone LLP and MCI Products Group Inc.

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Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

Advanced Background Checks today announced the launch of http://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/, a new website that provides free people search results instantly. The site supplies public records data that helps visitors find people in the United States. Visitors to the site enjoy a user-friendly experience without invasive banner ads or other distractions.

Free People Search Results

Millions of people have someone from their past whom they would like to find and reconnect with today. Finding people, however, can be a difficult, time-intensive and expensive endeavor. The mission of Advanced Background Checks is to offer a tool that empowers people to quickly find friends, family and anyone else for free. The website does not charge for basic information, such as a current phone number, email and address.

To initiate a people search, visitors simply enter the first and last name of the individual they hope to find. Every search produces a list of people who match the given criteria. Upon reviewing this list, the searcher can locate the correct person and then obtain additional information about them. If the search produces too many results, the visitor may generate a more focused list by including a middle initial, city and state and searching again.

AdvancedBackgroundChecks.com offers free access to billions of public records. The site pulls information from dozens of databases throughout the United States. When a visitor runs a search, the site instantly retrieves relevant records about the subject and displays that person’s most current contact information.

A Simple, Ad-Free Experience

Advanced Background Checks offers a clean, easy-to-navigate interface. The site provides a single form for visitors to fill out and commence their online investigation. Visitors may run a search using a last name only, or include more details to narrow down their results.

In an age when many websites are overburdened with banners, pop-ups and other ads, AdvancedBackgroundChecks.com is launching as a powerful people finding resource without the distraction of advertisements. Despite the lack of ads, the site does not charge for its fast, focused and user-friendly service. While many websites offer data that has been culled from public records, Advanced Background Checks is the first to provide useful people search information for free.

Comprehensive Background Checks

As the name implies, AdvancedBackgroundChecks.com is more than a people search service. The website also offers authoritative background check reports with current and historical data for most every person in the United States. A background check may include:

    Aliases, AKAs and Maiden Names
    Criminal Records
    Address History (from the last 4 decades)
    Property Records
    Marriage & Divorce Records
    Bankruptcies, Tax Liens & Judgments
    Phone, Address & Email
    A List of Relatives & Associates
    Additional Information about the Subject

People Search Tips From Advanced Background Checks

Finding people is not always easy. Advanced Background Checks is dedicated to simplifying the process and giving everyone the ability to locate and reconnect with people from their past. The site offers the following tips:

    Enter all the details you know (such as a city and/or state where the person once lived) to improve your results
    Try searching with variations of the person’s name, such as Rob, Robert and Bob
    If you can’t find the right person, search for a relative or close friend who may be able to help
    Don’t give up – new public records are released every day, so the information you need may soon be available

About Advanced Background Checks

AdvancedBackgroundChecks.com is a powerful people search tool that empowers visitors to find people and obtain important information about them. The site provides free people search information (full name, phone, address and more) and a background check service that offers unlimited searches and reports. Advanced Background Checks gives visitors access to billions of public records and free white pages information on almost anyone in the United States. To learn more, please visit http://www.advancedbackgroundchecks.com/

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Trilogy Orlando – Arbor Collection – Sequoia Model

DELAND and GROVELAND, FL (PRWEB) February 03, 2012

Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities is announcing new models available at both Trilogy in Groveland and Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens in DeLand. Trilogy is unveiling its new Floral and Arbor Collections with five new models, and Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens is announcing its Hibiscus and Bordeaux models. All of the new models capitalize on open architectural designs that offer a host of entertaining options, as well as spaces to explore favorite pastimes without disrupting the flow of the home. Additional areas offer privacy and sanctuary for guests and homeowners alike.

Trilogy will be holding a grand opening on Saturday, February 11, and Sunday, February 12, from noon to 4 p.m. for the public to view the new models at its community at 107 Falling Acorn Avenue in Groveland. Tours, free finger foods, and refreshments will be provided. Trilogy Orlando’s new Collections include:

    Floral Collection from $ 152,990 – with homes ranging from 1,429 – 1,925 square feet, it offers a host of entertaining and living options with four open models that capitalize on the free flow of space between kitchen, dining, and entertaining areas. A SmartSpace® area gives homeowners the ability to enjoy hobbies without impacting the livability of the residence. The owner’s retreat offers its own private foyer and sanctuary.

    Arbor Collection from $ 226,990 – with homes ranging from 2,071 – 2,710 square feet, this collection is all about spaciousness, elegant design, welcoming entries, and options. Homeowners can enjoy two to three bedrooms, the ability to include a hidden master retreat, a den, SmartSpace areas to pursue hobbies, a private courtyard, covered lanai, a two or three-car garage, and a gourmet kitchen.

Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens, a 55+ active adult retirement community located directly off I-4 between Orlando and Daytona, in DeLand, offers the following new models:

    The Hibiscus Model from the Trellis Collection starts at $ 179,990 – at 1,554 square feet, includes two beds and two baths, a two-car garage, a great room and covered lanai, 36-inch kitchen cabinets, and cultured marble bathroom countertops. Great for entertaining, these homes include a main living area that overlooks the backyard, an open kitchen, and a radius island.

    The Bordeaux Model from the Vineyard Collection starts at $ 231,990 – at 1,971 square feet, includes two beds, two baths, a two-car garage, covered lanai, and den. A spectacular assemblage of great room, huge kitchen, and morning room constitutes a powerful visual and functional statement.

“Our new models in Florida capitalize on Shea Homes’ award winning designs, with wide open, welcoming spaces, flowing architecture, and surprising spaces, including one model that boasts three lanais for gracious living,” said Jeff Gersh, Area Vice President for Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities. And our homes lead the way with energy-saving features that surpass stringent industry benchmarks, and give homeowners access to a lifestyle revolving around exploration, freedom, wellness, and connection with our resort-style clubs, for which we are known.”

Wide, well-lit sidewalks guide homeowners and guests through the Trilogy Orlando community and club where they can enjoy championship tennis, pickle ball, bocce courts and diverse events, as well as a state-of-the-art athletic club; spin, women’s movement studio, and indoor/outdoor pool. The community’s club will also soon include a yoga, aerobics, and spin room; arts and crafts studio; lounge; demonstration kitchen; multipurpose event room; cafe, and more.

Within Shea Homes at Victoria Gardens’ private club is a state-of-the-art health and fitness center, pool and spa, billiards room, tennis courts, ballroom, computer lab and business resource center, full-service café, and cards room.

Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities have been ranked number one in the country in customer service three years in a row.

For more, please visit: http://www.trilogylife.com/communities/florida

About Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities

Trilogy communities are high-end retirement resort communities offering a new choice in living to those looking for an exciting lifestyle that revolves around wellness, exploration, continued learning and close personal connections. Architecturally superior product design and amenities reflect the changing needs of the baby boom generation, including business services, world-class clubs, state-of-the-art fitness facilities and a diverse range of recreation and education opportunities. Trilogy is committed to addressing boomers’ growing concern about the environment and energy usage, and now offers Shea Green Certified® new homes for sale across its portfolio, delivering substantial energy savings to home owners while reducing each home’s carbon footprint by up to 48 percent. More information about 55+ communities at Trilogy is available by visiting http://www.TrilogyLife.com or calling (800) 685-6494.

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DVD cover of T-Shirt Lettering Boot Camp with top airbrush pro Gary Worthington

Wall, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Spare your teen child the drudgery and pain of working at a fast food joint, restaurant, or other dreaded summer job by turning them on to the lucrative field of airbrushing. Airbrush Action magazine has just released T-Shirt Lettering Boot Camp (120 minutes) and Stylized Thruster: Hydro Shock (125 minutes) two step-by-step DVDs.

T-Shirt Lettering Boot Camp, with airbrush master Gary Worthington, features the step-by-step demonstration and instruction of seven popular fonts and their alphabets (script, block, bubble, print, old English, graffiti, and scratch), and the painting of 20 names in various forms, colors, and designs. Worthington, one of the world’s best T-shirt artists and a head instructor at the Airbrush Getaway workshop program, teaches airbrush proficiency, color combinations and theory, gender-oriented designs, how to determine and develop designs that sell, pricing guidelines, stencil use, the best paint, and much more.

“Lettering is the bread and butter of the profession of T-shirt airbrushing,” explained Worthington, “and if you master this aspect of the business you’ll add, literally, thousands of dollars to your bottom line annually. And kids can set up a T-shirt operation at flea markets, fairs, street festivals, or work at local amusement parks and boardwalks. The start-up cost can be as low as $ 500!”

Stylized Thruster: Hydro Shock, starring airbrush pro Eddie Davis, instructs on how to paint a surfboard. Adding just another cool way to earn summer cash, you’ll learn surface prep, how to transfer artwork to the surface, use of 3D modeling for reference, design and layout, advanced use of freehand shields, use of top- and bottom-feed airbrushes, how to employ improvised items to create special effects, use of an electric eraser for highlighting, how to clear your “stick,” use of multiple images to create a theme, masking with R Tape, and tons more.

Stylized Thruster and T-Shirt Lettering Boot Camp, both $ 29.95, are available through Airbrush Action magazine (http://www.airbrushaction.com) and select art stores. It is recommended that beginners watch the DVD, Airbrush Mastery with Terry Hill, also from Airbrush Action.

With more than 100 titles, Airbrush Action magazine, established in 1985, is the largest producer of instructional DVDs on airbrushing and other subjects. Most titles are now available on demand through the recently launched Airbrush.TV.

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London (PRWEB UK) 27 January 2012

Making the decision to pursue a personal injury claim is an important one. Personal Injury Solicitors London provide a ten point plan to guide claimants through the claims process. Making a claim can often be an emotive and difficult experience and one where the wrong decision can result in financial loss and cause anxiety and distress.

The 10 point compensation claims guide highlights the best practice process to follow to minimise potential problems, help make the process worry free and maximise the chances of success.

Is this a solicitor or a claims management company?

This is the first thing to determine. It’s always better to deal directly with a solicitor. Claims management companies are organisations who profit from attracting potential compensation claimants and effectively selling their details to a solicitor. They may not always refer claimants to the most appropriate solicitor and their main focus can be solely to turn over leads to earn their referral fee.

Is this solicitor experienced in personal injury claims?

This is one of the most important parts of the process. Find out if this solicitor is experienced in processing injury claims in general and what experience they have of your particular type of claim. There are many solicitors who have little experience of compensation claims and there are others who only specialise in a particular type.

Does this solicitor have client references and testimonials on successful claims made?

This is about the only real measure anyone will get on how successful this solicitor is in processing claims and how good their customer service is. So ask about what testimonials they have and follow them up.

Does this solicitor work on a no win no fee basis for this type of claim?

Clarify this at any early stage. No win no fee solicitors work on the basis that their fees are only due in the event that the personal injury claim is successful. This enables the claims process to proceed without up front fees.

How long does their claims process normally take?

It’s worthwhile to check if this particular solicitor has an efficient system for processing accident claims and an effective administration set up to ensure claims are progressed and actioned quickly.

How does this solicitor recover their fees?

This is an extremely important question to ask as some solicitors (and many claims management companies) process on the basis that fees are deducted from the compensation award. Experienced personal injury solicitors will recover their fees from the opposing side thus ensuring the client receives 100 percent of the compensation award.

What about disbursements?

Disbursements are outlays and costs incurred by compensation solicitors in pursuing a claim. It’s important to have agreed from the outset what is classed as disbursements and how these are recovered by the solicitor.

What is this solicitors approach to negotiation?

An important point that most people don’t think about in the early stages of the process but its an important one as the vast majority of accident claims never go to court and are negotiated by the solicitor on their clients behalf. The better the negotiation skills the more compensation the client receives.

What happens if the claim is unsuccessful?

This is the one most people don’t appreciate before they make a claim. If a claim is unsuccessful, depending on the circumstances, the claimant may be liable for the opposing side’s legal fees and so it is vital to find out in advance what the situation is with this. Insurance cover can be arranged to protect against these potential costs.

Does this solicitor provide additional support services?

The provision of additional support services such as home visits and advice on specialist health care services can often be a good indicator of the solicitor’s approach to client care and the resource they have available to offer a comprehensive service.

Following the above process will go a long way to ensuring a trouble free and successful claims experience.

Personal Injury Solicitors London are specialists in personal injury compensation claims with one of the most experienced compensation claims teams in the country. We handle a wide range of compensation claims on behalf of our clients to include car accident claims, motorbike accidents, accidents at work, industrial diseases, slips trips and falls, holiday claims and more.

Personal injury claims are processed on a no win no fee basis and clients are guaranteed to receive 100 percent of their compensation award as fees are recovered from the opposing side.

Call Personal Injury Solicitors London for the best legal advice and client service for a wide range of personal injury claims.

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Perhaps the most attractive aspect of these kinds of loan is just how quickly you can get your money. There are a few innovative firms out there that can give you your money in as little as an hour.

Finding the Best Quick UK Payday Loans

To find those firms who offer a quick turnaround do a search for ‘quick payday loans’ or one for ’1 hour payday loans’. That should bring you back a list of those firms that offer the quickest service.

However, bear in mind not every UK payday loans firm on that list will genuinely offer a quick service. Some say they offer a quick service, but what they mean by that is that they will tell you quickly if you meet their qualification criteria. The best will give you their decision quickly and put the money into your bank account within an hour.

San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Freedom Debt Relief (FDR) has announced its 2011 year-end results, including its resolution of nearly a half billion dollars in consumer debt during the year.

The largest negotiator of consumer debt in the nation resolved a total of $ 474 million on 71,574 individual creditor accounts in 2011. The results include resolving more than $ 100 million of debt on 16,873 individual creditor accounts for consumers under FDR’s Fresh Start program. The program, launched for all clients enrolling after Oct. 26, 2010, provides consumers with a no-advance-fee program in accordance with new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rules regulating the debt relief industry, said Andrew Housser, CEO of FDR.

“These figures speak to the fact that FDR is maintaining its position as the industry leader,” said Housser. “The results we obtain for our clients, as they work their way out of debt, provide clear indication of FDR’s abilities, skill and commitment to adhering to the industry’s FTC regulations.”

The Fresh Start program ensures that consumers pay no upfront fees, and that FDR collects only the fees associated with an individual debt when it has resolved that debt. The program fully complies with both the spirit and the letter of the FTC advance-fee ban, explained Housser. “Many companies claiming to comply with the letter of FTC rules have sought loopholes that might allow them to continue charging fees before consumer debts are settled,” he said. “FDR clients will find no upfront fees charged under any loopholes in the regulations.”

FDR is a consumer credit advocate that negotiates directly with creditors on consumers’ behalf to resolve debt balances. Offering an alternative to credit counseling, debt consolidation and bankruptcy, FDR’s debt resolution program helps clients who qualify for, and commit, to the program resolve their unsecured debt, often in 24 to 48 months. According to Housser, debt resolution is best suited for individuals who are carrying serious debt, who are struggling to make required minimum payments, and who would otherwise often be considering bankruptcy or credit counseling.

Freedom Debt Relief (http://www.freedomdebtrelief.com)

Freedom Debt Relief provides consumer credit advocacy, also known as debt resolution, services. Working as an independent advocate for consumers to negotiate with creditors and lower principal balances due, the company has resolved more than $ 1.5 billion in debt for more than 120,000 clients since 2002. The company is an accredited member of the American Fair Credit Council (formerly The Association of Settlement Companies) and a platinum member of the International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators. FDR holds the Goldline Research Preferred Provider certification for excellence among debt relief companies.

Freedom Debt Relief is a wholly owned subsidiary of Freedom Financial Network LLC (FFN). Based in San Mateo, Calif., FFN also operates an office in Tempe, Ariz. The company, with more than 500 employees, was voted one of the best places to work in the San Francisco Bay area in 2008 and 2009, and in the Phoenix area in 2008, 2009 and 2010. FFN’s founders received the Northern California Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2008.

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