Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (1888PressRelease)
September 19, 2009 - The National Funding Association, Inc. (www.nationalfunding.org) has announced the launch of a new chapter for the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. The chapter’s inaugural meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at North Ridge Country Club, located at 6612 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh. John E. Silvia, Ph.D, chief economist of Wells Fargo & Company, will present “Credit and the Economic Outlook” to meeting attendees.
The advance cost of the lunch meeting for members, non-members and guests is $35 and includes admission, drink, salad, entree and dessert. NFA annual chapter membership is $75.
The NFA is a networking organization for financial professionals whose members provide funding and services. The association is committed to creating deal flow and networking opportunities for its members.
QUOTES:
“I am excited to announce the formal launch of the Research Triangle chapter of the NFA,” said Kenneth H. Marks, president of the chapter and principal of High Rock Partners, Inc. “The NFA is a great resource for the financial community and I look forward to continuing to help local businesses grow and connect with other financial professionals.”
DETAILS:
- The NFA has existing chapters in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland and Nashville.
- Dr. Silvia served as senior economist for the U.S. Senate Joint Economic Committee and chief economist for the U.S. Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee.
- Dr. Silvia holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Ph.D. degree in economics from Northeastern University in Boston and has a Master's degree in economics from Brown University in Providence, R.I.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL FUNDING ASSOCIATION, INC.:
The National Funding Association, Inc. is a networking organization for financial professionals from every financial category such as investment bankers, accountants, brokers, venture capitalists, bankers, and asset based lenders. As a dynamic professional networking association, the NFA is dedicated to providing its members and associates with the financial knowledge and tools to reach their business potential through networking. NFA members offer services from commercial finance, commercial lending, equipment lending, bridge financing, and more. The NFA was founded in 1991 in Charlotte, N.C. by Bud Wilson, Barry Yelton and Warren Shinn and currently has active chapters in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland and Nashville.
For more information, visit www.nationalfunding.org.
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