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City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
The City of Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) was established pursuant to Michigan Public Act 381 of 1996, as amended, to promote the revitalization of environmentally distressed and blighted areas within the boundaries of the City of Detroit, Michigan. Under Act 381, developers of properties that are located in Detroit, that qualify as contaminated, blighted, [...]
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Lithium Mining in Uyuni, Bolivia
One of the largest lithium deposits in the world can be found beneath the beautiful salt beds of Uyuni, in the highlands of Eastern Bolivia. This is one of Bolivia’s most popular tourist attractions. The government is constructing an enormous lithium plant so it can begin exporting to makers of lithium batteries, cellular phone batteries, [...]
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Private Sector Development in: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Private Sector Development: Bosnia and Herzegovina is hindered by one of the least friendly business environments in the region. The sector is burdened by a large and complex public administration system and layers of administrative approval authorities. Uncertainly about the Eurozone crisis also continue to negatively impact the country’s economy. As a result of these [...]
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Pilot Rehabilitation of Neglected Coffee Plantations into Small Family Production Units in Angola
The objectives of this pilot project include demonstrating the key elements of coffee rehabilitation schemes by showing how production can be increased on abandoned coffee estates and how displaced people can be resettled. The project also provides support services, such as the provision of rural extension, credit facilities and marketing information services. Other aid agencies [...]
Endorsements: Charles Schwab
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We recommend Tim Oden, senior managing director of Business Development, Schwab Advisor Services. Tim can be reached at tim.oden@schwab.com.
Mr. Oden joined Schwab’s retail division in 1987 and migrated to its institutional division in 1990. He has held numerous positions including responsibility for the Schwab Advisor Services Trading and Settlement Services departments for over 10 years.
Endorsements: Sotheby’s
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We recommend Jim Whittemore, Vice President and General Manager of Sotheby’s International Realty.
During his extensive career in real estate, Jim has served on various committees for the Westchester County Board of Realtors.He served for many years as Treasurer of the Board and Zone Chairman for the Multiple Listing Service and continues to sit on the Professional Standards and Ethics Committee, a position he has maintained for 28 years.
Larchmont, NY, 10538
Endorsements: ING Direct
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J.V. (Koos) TimmermansVice-chairman Management Board Banking
Koos Timmermans started his career with ING in 1996. He was a member of the Executive Board of ING Group and chief risk officer from 24 April 2007 until 1 October 2011. He was appointed vice-chairman of the Management Board Banking as of 1 October 2011.
+31 20 5639111
Bijlmerplein 888
Location code AMP L02.007
MG Amsterdam 1102
Netherlands
Endorsements: Barclays
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Keith O’LearyInvestment Banking Director
Direct line:
+353 (0)1 618 2663
keith.oleary@barclays.com
Barclays Bank Ireland’s Keith O’Leary emphasizes Barclay’s strategy to invest in specific industry expertise to support existing investment banking activities in Ireland.
Keith has worked in banking and financial services for almost 20 years and has previously worked with National Irish Bank and National Australia Bank.







