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Apr 23, 2008

World Alliance Financial celebrates continued growth at Michigan national sales office MortgagePress.comReverse mortgage, World Alliance Financial, David Peskin, Troy, Michigan World Alliance Financial Corporation held an open house on April 16 to celebrate the completion of the new offices at its national sales facility in Troy, Michigan. The event featured a welcome reception, tour of the facility and donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Troy. David Peskin, CEO of World Alliance Financial, provided an introduction to the event, speaking about the community and the significance of the growth at the Troy-based national sales office. Honored guest speakers included Jennifer M. Granholm, governor of Michigan; Louise E. Shilling, mayor of Troy, Mich.; and Doug Smith, Oakland County director of economic development and community affairs. Additional speakers included members of the company's sales team who discussed the local Michigan job market and their experience with World Alliance Financial. "During a time when mortgage companies are struggling and shutting their doors, World Alliance Financial continues its growth. Our national sales office in Michigan will support the growth in the reverse mortgage market," said Peskin. "We have already created over 120 new jobs in the area and we plan to encourage young people to remain in Troy through the creation of additional jobs and by recruiting local talent. We also plan to continue contributing to the community in many other ways." "We are focused on diversifying the economy and creating jobs, and World Alliance Financial is the kind of company we want to attract to do business with in Michigan," said Gov. Granholm. "The company chose Michigan because of our talented workforce, our great universities and our competitive business climate." Peskin also presented a $5,000 donation on behalf of World Alliance Financial to the Boys and Girls Club of Troy, which provides a safe and positive place in the community for children and teens to grow and develop, instilling self-esteem and confidence. For more information, visit www.worldalliancefinancial.com.
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Apr 23, 2008
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