01/12/2012
First Corporate Solutions Releases Wisconsin to Online UCC and Lien Search System
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we have released Wisconsin to our online search system. Active users can log on now to www.ficoso.com and search our reliable state-direct Wisconsin data for UCCs and Federal Tax Liens complemented by an expansive library of clear, downloadable document images.
Not an FCS online user?
Call or email today to schedule a free online demo! 800.406.1577 | info@ficoso.com
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11/28/2011
First Corporate Solutions Releases Indiana to Online UCC and Lien Search System
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we have released Indiana to our online search system. Active users can log on now to www.ficoso.com and search our reliable state-direct Indiana data complemented by an expansive library of clear, downloadable document images.
Not an FCS online user?
Call or email today to schedule a free online demo! 800.406.1577 | info@ficoso.com
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11/22/2011
First Corporate Solutions Announces CFA Conference Drawing Winner
Last week, First Corporate Solutions exhibited at the Commercial Finance Association Convention in New York City. The annual event provides networking opportunities, educational sessions and inspirational speakers for factors, asset-based lenders and others in the commercial finance industry.
Conference attendees were impressed with the First Corporate Solutions portfolio of services, particularly our State and County Account Monitoring Program integrated with CADENCE|FactorSoft. We had a great time at the show and enjoyed reconnecting with those of you we know and meeting many of your for the first time.
We are pleased to announce the winner of our drawing for a new Amazon Kindle Fire – Congratulations Deborah Monosson of Boston Financial & Equity Corporation!
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11/14/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Commercial Finance Association Annual Convention in New York City
First Corporate Solutions (FCS) is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 67th Annual Commercial Finance Association Convention November 16-18, 2011 in New York, NY.
The Commercial Finance Association (CFA) is an international trade association serving the asset-based lending and factoring communities. The Annual Convention is the premier event for the CFA, providing networking opportunities, educational sessions and inspirational speakers for its members.
FCS has a long-standing relationship with the CFA as a leading provider of UCC and corporate due diligence solutions to commercial lenders, including FCS' innovative state and county Account Monitoring program designed specifically to mitigate risk for factors and asset-based lenders.
Our partnership expanded in 2010 when First Corporate Solutions began presenting educational webinars on due diligence related topics for CFA members. To date, we have delivered several webinars on topics including UCC filing mistakes, effective lien searching and reducing due diligence costs.
We encourage conference attendees to stop by booth #314 to meet the First Corporate Solutions team and enter a drawing to win an Amazon Kindle Fire.
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11/03/2011
First Corporate Solutions Welcomes Guest Speaker Darrell W. Pierce for Webinar on Upcoming Changes to Revised Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code
First Corporate Solutions is excited to announce that on November 08, 2011 we will be hosting a webinar event, "Impacts of the Upcoming Changes to Revised Article 9."
Our guest speaker for the event is attorney Darrell W. Pierce of Dykema Law Group. Mr. Pierce is a respected UCC scholar who served as a member of the Article 9 Study Committee for the Permanent Editorial Board for the Uniform Commercial Code, as Chair of the Article 9 Filing Project and as a primary drafter of the International Association of Commercial Administrators' Model Administrative Rules for Article 9 filing offices. He is a frequent lecturer and writer regarding UCC matters.
This intermediate-level presentation, aimed at legal professionals, asset-based lenders and factors will explain the upcoming changes to Revised Article 9 and address their impacts on best practices.
Recorded versions of the presentation will be available for purchase for those unable to attend the live event. Interested parties can contact First Corporate Solutions at 800.406.1577 or info@ficoso.com.
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10/18/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Los Angeles Paralegal Association Conference
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 35th Annual October Conference sponsored by the Los Angeles Paralegal Association October 22, 2010 in Los Angeles, CA.
The Los Angeles Paralegal Association (LAPA) is a trade association serving paralegals in the greater Los Angeles area. LAPA is dedicated to developing, strengthening and advancing the paralegal profession by providing educational resources, networking opportunities and pro bono activities for its members.
Conference attendees are encouraged to stop by the First Corporate Solutions booth to enter to win an Amazon.com gift card and learn how FCS can help their organization meet its objectives in 2011 and beyond.
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10/11/2011
First Corporate Solutions Announces Enhancements to Online UCC and Lien Searching and Document Image System
[1] NEW Flexible Delaware Follow Up Search Options
We now offer a variety of follow up search options that allow you to customize your Delaware search request to meet your specific business needs. Search our online data using broad-based search logic that uncovers name variations, and then select from one of three follow up search options to supplement the online data.
Learn more at http://www.ficoso.com/delaware-ucc-solutions.aspx
[2] Connecticut Released for Online Searching
We are pleased to announce that we have released Connecticut to our online search system. Active users can log on now to www.ficoso.com and search our reliable state-direct Connecticut data complemented by an expansive library of clear, downloadable document images. Our data package also includes Federal Tax Liens!
Not an FCS online user?
Call or email today to schedule a free online demo! 800.406.1577 | info@ficoso.com
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10/11/2011
First Corporate Solutions Announces Enhancements to Online UCC Filing and Portfolio Management System
NEW! Copy UCC1 Filings for Simplified Document Preparation
First Corporate Solutions now offers a copy feature that allows you to duplicate a UCC1 filing from your "Filings in Preparation" or 'Filings Submitted" queue to reduce redundant data entry and streamline document preparation.
It's a simple as 1,2,3!
1. Locate the filing you wish to duplicate in either Preparation or Recorded status
2. Click the blue Copy button
3. The duplicate filing will appear at the top of your "Filings in Preparation" queue
Once the document is copied, make minor changes to the record to customize it for your specific transaction. Perfect for your large multi-jurisdictional filing projects!
Not an FCS online user?
Call or email today to schedule a free online demo! 800.406.1577 | info@ficoso.com
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10/10/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Attend California Escrow Association, International Paralegal Management Association and CADENCE User Conferences
We are pleased to announce that we will be attending a number of trade shows and conferences on the upcoming days. First Corporate Solutions does not take a cookie-cutter approach to product development. We listen to our friends in the industries we serve and build products and services that satisfy their needs directly. We are anticipating a fun and fruitful week at these shows and look forward to learning a little more about the due diligence challenges attendees face. Please see below for an overview of our upcoming appearances.
CADENCE User Conference
October 11 through October 13, FCS will be in Birmingham, AL for the CADENCE User Conference, sponsored by Bayside Business Solutions. The User Conference was designed to provide a venue for Bayside Business Solutions software users to share experiences, exchange information, discuss industry trends and consider future enhancements to Bayside's software products.
A leading provider of search, filing and monitoring services to factors and the preferred vendor for the International Factoring Association, we are eager to meet with User Conference attendees to share the innovative products and services we have developed specifically for the asset-based lending and factoring communities.
International Paralegal Management Association Conference and Expo
October 12 through October 15, we will be exhibiting at the International Paralegal Management Association Conference and Expo in Boston, MA. This annual event offers networking opportunities and general sessions on topics of interest to paralegal managers.
As a returning vendor to the conference and a long-time provider of specialized search services to legal professionals, we are looking forward to meeting with conference attendees to share how they can help paralegals satisfy due diligence requirements and meet client deadlines.
California Escrow Association Annual Education Conference
Finally, we will attend the California Escrow Association Annual Education Conference October 13 through October 15 in Costa Mesa California. The annual event includes training sessions, educational workshops and guest speakers, all sharing information on best practices and new industry developments for escrow professionals.
We are the premier provider of search and filing services to the California escrow community. Their popular State and County escrow search packages were uniquely designed to satisfy the requirements under the Uniform Commercial Code and the Business and Professions Code.
Conference attendees are encouraged to visit the First Corporate Solutions booth to meet the FCS team and discover how FCS can help their organization meet its objectives in 2011 and beyond.
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09/28/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at National Association of Credit Managers Western Region Credit Conference
First Corporate Solutions announced this week that they will be exhibiting at the National Association of Credit Managers Western Region Credit Conference October 5-7, 2011 in Las Vegas, NV.
The Regional Conference provides networking opportunities, guest speakers and credit skills training for credit professionals working in the western United States. A leading provider of search and filing services to the legal and lending communities, First Corporate Solutions is eager to meet with conference attendees and learn more about their unique business needs.
Conference attendees are encouraged to stop by the First Corporate Solutions booth to meet the FCS team and collect a promotional coupon for a free copy of FCS' E-Book, The Ultimate Guide to Corporate, UCC, Lien and Litigation Research.
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09/01/2011
First Corporate Solutions Revamps UCC & Corporate Due Diligence Blog
FCS is excited to announce that we have revamped our popular UCC and Corporate Due Diligence Blog. The new-look blog now features improved navigation, special offers and a mobile-ready design allowing visitors to access the blog easily from their mobile devices.
Since launching the blog in 2008, FCS blog has compiled over one hundred blog posts on topics ranging from corporate filing and retrieval to UCC filing to lien searching and account monitoring.
We update our blog weekly with posts aimed to proactively answer customer questions and help commercial banks, factors, asset-based lenders, paralegals and entrepreneurs carry out their public records transactions with confidence. Recent activity on the FCS blog includes posts titled "Tips for Reducing UCC Rejections," "Importance of County-Level Monitoring," and "Bad Corporate Standing: What is it? How do I fix it?"
To read more on topics such as these, visit the FCS UCC and Corporate Due Diligence Blog at http://blog.ficoso.com.
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08/02/2011
First Corporate Solutions Joins with Commercial Finance Association to Present Online Seminar on Reducing Due Diligence Costs
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we have joined with the Commercial Finance Association (CFA) to present an online seminar on reducing due diligence costs. The event is scheduled for August 30, 2011.
The educational program, titled "An Insider's Guide to Reducing Due Diligence Costs," targets lending professionals and outlines strategies for reducing the costs associated with lien searching and UCC filing. The emphasis of the presentation is on helping attendees cut costs intelligently, without sacrificing quality, jeopardizing priority or increasing their risk.
The Commercial Finance Association, an international trade association for the asset-based lending and factoring industries, offers a variety of educational programs for those interested in furthering their career by investing in their professional development. CFA educational events include on-site training sessions, workshops, online seminars and conferences.
Registration is open to both CFA members and non-members. Those interested in attending "A Insider's Guide to Reducing Due Diligence Costs" can visit the Commercial Finance Association website at www.cfa.com and register under Education/Professional Development.
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06/20/2011
First Corporate Solutions’ Let us be Your Guide Advertisement Wins Silver at Communicator Awards
We are pleased to announce that First Corporate Solutions has been recognized as a Silver Award of Distinction winner at the 2011 Communicator Awards for their Let us be Your Guide print advertisement.
Sanctioned and judged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts, the Communicator Awards honor communications and creative professionals and provides winning applicants the recognition and peer group validation they deserve for their outstanding work. With over 9,000 entries annually, The Communicator Awards is the largest competition of its kind.
Our winning advertisement features the slogan, "Let First Corporate Solutions be Your Guide to the World of Due Diligence" and promotes our expansive library of free resources. The winning ad is part of a multi-media promotion that includes print advertisements, a campaign webpage and new educational resources.
We are very proud of the Let us be Your Guide campaign and it is an honor for our efforts to be acknowledged by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.
FCS has earned several other notable awards for their advertising efforts including two Hermes Creative awards in 2011, an ADDY® Award in 2010, MarCom Creative Awards in 2006, 2007 and 2009; and an American In-house Design Award in 2008. This year's award represents the first Communicator Award for First Corporate Solutions.
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06/13/2011
We're Moving! New Los Angeles Office Address
Effective June 20, 2011, First Corporate Solutions' (formerly Pacific Corporate & Title Services) Los Angeles area office will relocate to:
12631 E. Imperial Hwy,. Suite F-222
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Please note, Friday June 17 is our moving day. Beginning at 11:00 am to close of business on that day, the Los Angeles area office phones will be forwarded to the Sacramento office.
Please contact First Corporate Soloutions with any questions.
Sacramento: 800-406-1577 | LA: 800-230-1888
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06/09/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Illinois Bankers Association Annual Conference and Tradeshow
We are pleased to announce that First Corporate Solutions (FCS) will be exhibiting at the 120th annual Illinois Bankers Association Conference and Tradeshow, June 15-17, 2011 in Lake Geneva, IL.
The Illinois Bankers Association (IBA) is a full-service trade association dedicated to creating a positive business climate that benefits the entire banking industry and the communities they serve. The IBA offers several membership programs to meet the needs of individuals or organizations who seek to join the association as their primary source for information, collaboration and innovation.
The IBA's annual Conference and Tradeshow brings together credit and lending officers and loan administrators to meet and discuss industry issues, share ideas, build new relationship and reinforce existing ones. First Corporate Solutions, the long-time preferred vendor of the IBA for UCC search and filing services is excited for the opportunity to meet with the event's esteemed group of attendees to share the innovative and efficient solutions FCS has to offer.
Attending the conference? Stop by the First Corporate Solutions booth to meet our team and learn more about how FCS can help your organization meet its objectives in 2011 and beyond.
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06/02/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Sponsor International Association of Commercial Administrators Merit Awards
We are pleased to announce that First Corporate Solutions will sponsor the 2011 International Association of Commercial Administrators' (IACA) Annual Merit Award Ceremony. The ceremony will be held on June 6, 2011, at IACA's annual conference in Winnipeg, Canada.
IACA's Merit Awards provide administrative offices with a forum to share their innovations and successful projects with other jurisdictions that may face similar challenges. IACA judges evaluate application each based upon each project's magnitude of change, time to implement, cost, general appeal and the overall public benefit.
First Corporate Solutions is committed to providing innovative and efficient solutions to our lending and legal customers. We are happy to sponsor this year's Merit Awards to help honor filing offices that have made improvements that that allow us to better service our clients.
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05/20/2011
First Corporate Solutions Wins Two Hermes Creative Awards
We are proud to announce that First Corporate Solutions has been recognized as a 2011 Hermes Creative Award Winner in the Gold Award (web design) and Honorable Mention (Print Ad) categories.
Hermes Creative Awards is an international competition for creative professionals involved in the concept, writing and design of traditional and emerging media. Hermes Creative Awards recognizes outstanding work in the industry while promoting the philanthropic nature of marketing and communication professionals. There were over 4,400 entries from throughout the United States, Canada and several other countries in the Hermes Creative Awards 2011 competition. Entries came from corporate marketing and communication departments, advertising agencies, PR firms, design shops, production companies and freelancers.
FCS has earned several other notable awards for their advertising efforts including an ADDY® Award in 2010, MarCom Creative Awards in 2006, 2007 and 2009; and an American In-house Design Award in 2008. This year's award represents the first Hermes Creative Awards for First Corporate Solutions.
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04/01/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Annual Factoring Conference
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the 23rd Annual Factoring Conference April 13-16, 2011 in Washington, DC.
Sponsored by the International Factoring Association (IFA), the event unites banks and finance companies that offer factoring services with leading speakers in the industry to share ideas on ways to manage and expand their portfolios.
As a leading provider of search and monitoring services to factors and the preferred vendor for the IFA, First Corporate Solutions is eager to meet with conference attendees to unveil the enhanced services and efficient solutions they have developed since last year's event.
Conference attendees are encouraged to stop by the First Corporate Solutions booth (#11) to enter to win one of three cash prizes. While at the booth, attendees will have the opportunity FCS team and to learn how FCS can help them minimize risk and maximize profits, all while saving time and gaining efficiency.
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03/18/2011
First Corporate Solutions to Exhibit at Annual Lenders Conference
First Corporate Solutions will be exhibiting at the 23rd Annual Lenders Conference March 20-23, 2011 in Rancho Mirage, California.
The annual event, sponsored by the California Bankers Association (CBA), brings together credit and lending officers and loan administrators to meet and discuss industry issues, share ideas, build new relationship and reinforce existing ones.
As a proud provider of quality UCC search and filing services and an affiliate member of the CBA, we are excited for the opportunity to meet with the event's esteemed group of attendees to share the innovative and efficient solutions FCS has to offer.
Conference attendees are encouraged to stop by the First Corporate Solutions booth to meet the FCS team and to learn more about how FCS can help their organization meet its objectives in 2011 and beyond.
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03/15/2011
First Corporate Solutions Launches Redesigned UCC and Corporate Due Diligence Website
First Corporate Solutions is pleased to announce that we have launched a redesigned website featuring a sleek new look, information on enhanced UCC and corporate due diligence service offerings and an expanded library of educational resources.
New features include the 2011 calendar of educational webinars and live events and a Knowledge Center where visitors can register for an event, subscribe to the blog and request a copy of the First Corporate Solutions E-book. The updated website also includes a reference library with over forty educational documents that visitors can download for no charge.
In addition to the new website, First Corporate Solutions created the UCC & Corporate Due Diligence Forum for Lending and Legal Professionals on LinkedIn (http://linkd.in/fWS7zQ) where group members are encouraged to share best practices for managing and mitigating risk and satisfying due diligence requirements.
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