Rich Strategy investments up 35 percent over S&P
Rich News, a Vancouver-based financial e-newsletter service, reports investments under its Rich Strategy have had a 24.1 percent return since Oct. 31, and are up 35.1 percent relative to Standard & Poor’s 500 index, which dropped 11 points during the same period.
The Rich Strategy investment method recommends “ultra-short” investments during slow economic times and the opposite in a stronger market, said Rich Rodriguez, a Rich News principal analyst.
Rich News provides information on financial markets, investing strategies, green investment opportunities and organizational performance improvements. It is operated by three principal analysts, including Rodriguez.
Wells Fargo extends online foreign exchange to small businesses
Wells Fargo has extended its foreign exchange online service to small businesses, enabling them to send and receive foreign currency wires in more than 90 currencies via the Internet. The service was previously only available to Wells Fargo’s larger commercial clients.
Clients may order foreign currency online, access insight from a new international money tips database and access a new foreign trade glossary.
State business group honors BOCC
Vancouver-based Bank of Clark County’s benefits and compensation program received a Better Workplace Award from the Association of Washington Business.
The Better Workplace awards recognize AWB member companies for innovative workplace safety, job training and advancement, and benefit and compensation programs. Nominees are evaluated by an independent panel of judges.
iQ Foundation gives to theater group
The iQ for Kids Foundation donated $1,000 to the education outreach program of Clark County-based New Blue Parrot Productions.
The theatre group works with 6- to 19-year-olds, and the education outreach program helps prepare fifth grade students for mandatory Washington State arts testing.
Funds for the foundation are raised by the 185 employees of Vancouver-based iQ Credit Union. In 2007, the foundation gave more than $250,000 to local charities.
