Tuesday, May 22, 2007

5/22/2007 Starting the Tradeshow Circuit at the Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs Conference

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Starting the Tradeshow Circuit at the Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs Conference



/PRZOOM - Newswire/ - iBank.com begins a new phase of communications and marketing with their first tradeshow in Anaheim, California .



Walnut, CA, United States, 05/22/2007 – Last week iBank.com ventured into a new marketplace for small businesses. As a Gold Sponsor for the Harvard Business School Association of Orange County (HBSAOC) Entrepreneurs Conference, iBank had the opportunity to communicate with various small businesses throughout Southern California about their business plans for start up or expansion. Entrepreneurs were given open forums to discuss and hear from experienced professionals about the struggles and benefits of starting your own company.
“It was an incredible experience directly hearing from the small business owner about their dreams and concerns for the future of their companies,” said Tom Markel, CEO and Chairman for ibank.com. “This was a chance to network and discuss with various small business owners what they want from ibank.com. Our company is dedicated to helping the small business owner find funding, insurance and investors; and that’s what we accomplished at the conference.”

The Harvard Business Entrepreneurs Conference has helped small business owners create, finance and manage their business for the past 23 years. Presented by Harvard Business School Alumni, the conference gives future and present entrepreneurs the opportunity to speak with and hear from seasoned business owners about running and expanding their business. Open to all small business owners, the conference gave owners the tools needed to succeed in business. Speakers included Jeanne Jackson formally the CEO of Walmart.com, Jason Feffer formally the VP of Operations at MySpace.com and William Sahlman a professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School.

This was an important moment for ibank.com because it was the first venture into the competitive world of trade show marketing. iBank.com was a gold sponsor for the 23rd Annual conference which led to real connections with small business owners throughout Southern California. iBank.com is dedicated to helping the small business owner find funding, insurance and capital and this conference gave the company a chance to introduce itself and its services to owners all around the region.

About iBank.com
Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., iBank.com, is America’s largest online small business Finance network. The network helps small businesses collect and store all business information inside a secure online VAULT; it helps create a digital loan package, and also insurance and investor application packages. Formed in 1999, iBank.com utilizes advanced search engine technology, and numerous other online tools for communication and connecting in real time with a nationwide network of loans, insurance and capital sources for a faster, easier, and lower cost experience.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

5/10/2007 Media Alert

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Media Alert

Who


Tom Markel, CEO and Chairman of iBank.com, the Santa Ana District Office of the Small Business Administration and small business district, state and regional entrepreneur winners

What


SBA “Dream Big” Small Business Week Awards Luncheon and Small Business Expo

Where


Ontario Convention Center at 2000 Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA 91764

When


Luncheon on Thursday, May 17, 2007 from 11:30 am- 1:30 pm
Small Business Expo on Thursday May 17th from 8 am – 11:15 am

Why


The SBA will pay tribute to a distinguished group of small business owners that show America’s best entrepreneurial spirit. The SBA recognizes their contributions to the nation’s economy.

Contact


Communications Director:
Kathryn Johnson,
949-265-5767 or kjohnson@ibank.com





iBank.com
Kathryn Johnson,
Co-Directors of Communication Technology
(714) 549-4226 ex: 125/127
kjohnson@ibank.com
3151 Airway, Building G-3
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

5/10/2007 Media Alert

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Media Alert

Who


Tom Markel, CEO and Chairman of iBank.com/Credentrust Software, Jeanne Jackson, former CEO of Walmart.com, Jason Feffer, former VP of Operations at MySpace, has joined with the Harvard Business School Association of Orange County

What


Southern California’s 23rd Annual Premier Entrepreneurs Conference sponsored by the Harvard Business School Association of Orange County

Where


This one day event will be held at the Anaheim Marriott, 700 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802

When


Monday, May 14th, 2007. The event starts at 7 am with registration and a continental breakfast and ends at 6:30 pm with a reception.

Why


Mr. Markel, founder of iBank.com and a small business entrepreneur, will discuss on a panel, how future entrepreneurs can gain insight into business opportunities for growth, using time tested techniques and strategies from some of America’s foremost business executives.

Contact


Communications office: Kathryn Johnson, Communications Director
949-265-5767 or kjohnson@ibank.com





iBank.com
Kathryn Johnson,
Co-Directors of Communication Technology
(714) 549-4226 ex: 125/127
kjohnson@ibank.com
3151 Airway, Building G-3
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Saturday, May 5, 2007

5/5/2007 iBANK.COM VENTURES INTO THE RADIO AIR WAVES

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iBANK.COM VENTURES INTO THE RADIO AIR WAVES

iBank.com will work with Google Audio Ads as one of the first Beta Test customers


COSTA MESA, CALIF. (May, 05 2007) - www.iBank.com, Starting today in 20 major market cities around the nation, iBank.com will start using the radio air waves to help small business owners find lenders, investors and insurance agents. As one of the first Beta test customers for Google Audio Ads and Clear Channel Radio, iBank.com will further extend their internet reach into the airways of radio advertising.

“I wanted to be a part of this new form of advertising,” said Tom Markel, CEO and Chairman for iBank.com powered by Credentrust Software. “We are always looking for exciting and innovative forms of advertising and with this new program we get a chance to be on the ground floor of this new model of advertising. Working with the stability of Google and Clear Channel, we hope to see a major return on our investment.”

Google Audio Ads are just in the beginning stages of development but they look forward to years of good quality advertising opportunities. According to Daniel Helmhold from the Google Audio Ad team, this type of radio advertising is just like the ones from the old days. Even though most people think of Google on the internet and internet radio, this form of radio advertising is the typical type you listen to in the car and gym. These new types of radio advertising helps the business owner effectively and quickly move through the confusing and long standing process of buying radio space. This is not considered remnant inventory as some might suggest, but actually prime time space such as morning and afternoon drive time. Google offers inventory at all times so that each individual business can target their specific audience. Google has also created a program to help business owners create the perfect radio ad.

“We’ve started the Google Ad Creation Marketplace, accessible from within your AdWords account, to connect you with professionals who can create affordable ads customized for your radio campaign,” said Helmhold through the outlet, Inside Adwords.

This new radio campaign will start in major cities around the nation. iBank’s target areas include the cities of Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Orlando/Daytona, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose and Tampa/St. Petersburg. The target audience includes owners over 25 years old that wish to start or expand their businesses. The radio campaign begins today and will run through the end of May 2007. The radio spots will be on the air from 6 to 10am and 3 to 7pm, Monday through Friday on major radio stations in each city.



About iBank.com
Based in Costa Mesa, Calif., www.iBank.com, is America’s largest online small business Finance network. The network helps small businesses collect and store all business information inside a secure online VAULT; it helps create a digital loan package, and also insurance and investor application packages. Formed in 1999, www.iBank.com utilizes advanced search engine technology, and numerous other online tools for communication and connecting in real time with a nationwide network of loans, insurance and capital sources for a faster, easier, and lower cost experience



iBank.com
Kathryn Johnson,
Co-Directors of Communication Technology
(714) 549-4226 ex: 125/127
kjohnson@ibank.com
3151 Airway, Building G-3
Costa Mesa, CA 92626