BUSINESS OBSERVER

+ Cazley Financing Solutions names new CFO
Small-business lender and capital provider Cazley Financing Solutions has named Maurie West as its new chief financial officer.

“The addition of Maurie to our team provides Cazley with a tremendous opportunity to expand the expertise we can provide our clients to help them achieve their goals,” said Brian Caswell, company president and founder. “Our clients often struggle with accounting and stress about their current system. Maurie’s knowledge and experience with accounting systems, payroll and income taxes will add tremendous value to the service we provide to our clients.”

West will handle the financial needs of the company and assist clients that it serves. Previously, West was a senior accountant for a prominent local CPA firm and served as a consultant to Cazley Financial Solutions. He holds his CPA license in the state of Florida and is a certified QuickBooks Pro adviser.

+ Stella’s Groove boutique launches new website
Traveling active-wear boutique Stella’s Groove recently launched its new website, www.StellasGrooveFitness.com. The site features easy navigation options and visually appealing enhancements that showcase the latest trends in fitness and contemporary wear.

The site also features a list of quality brand names. At the bottom of each page, viewers have several options from which to choose when inquiring about hosting a fitness wear party. The website will also connect viewers to Stella’s Groove through popular social media links.

+ The Penny Hill Group joins Insignia Bank
Residential mortgage lender, The Penny Hill Group, recently joined Insignia Bank.
In additional to traditional mortgages, Penny Hill Group will now offer lot loans, construction/permanent home loans, flexible condo loans and jumbo home loans. The products are available through Insignia Bank because it is owned and operated locally, enabling it to customize product offerings needed in the market.

+ Women’s Council holds its 2011 awards program
The Manatee Chapter of Women’s Council of REALTORS recently held its 2011 Installation and Awards Program at the Renaissance Condominiums. Awards were presented to Lori Guerin, Big Fish Real Estate; Terri Ayers, Barry Grooms, Marie Avery, Sherry Richardson and Sharon Villars, RE/MAX Alliance Group; Patricia Perryman, Signature Realty Associates; Barbara Edwards, Scholfield Realty; and Suni Byrns, Keller Williams Manatee. The 2011 Business Partner of the Year award went to Mike Koebel, with The Home Lending Source.

+ Law firm celebrates 35th anniversary
The law firm of Fergeson, Skipper, Shaw, Keyser, Baron and Tirabassi is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year.

The practice, located on the 10th floor of the Northern Trust building, has a staff of 40 people. The full-service law firm provides legal counsel for taxation, wills, trusts and estates, business organization and corporate law, real-estate law and litigation.