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Yearly Archives: 2012

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The Justice Policy Institute: A Picture Says a Thousands Words…Or In This Case, a Thousand Myths

December 13, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

The Justice Policy Institute is up to it again. This time, they are trying to mislead the public with a pretty new infographic about the commercial bail industry.

Taxes and The Fiscal Cliff: What it Means to Bail Bond Agents

December 13, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

By now, we’ve all heard about the “fiscal cliff,” a term used to describe the “perfect storm” of expiring tax cuts and new taxes set to take effect in 2013 if Congress and the White House do not agree on a way to avert it.

Gloria Mitchell – Making a Difference, Everyday

Gloria Mitchell – Making a Difference, Everyday

June 22, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

It was a beautiful Spring morning on Wednesday, May 23rd when Soroptimist International of Puente Hills hosted their 8th annual T.E.A. for You…

Supporting the Bail Industry

Supporting the Bail Industry

April 11, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

Last month, at Frisco’s Restaurant in Long Beach, AIA in conjunction with District Attorney Chris Frisco and former Police Chief Patrick Connolly held a fundraiser…

Progress in Louisiana

April 11, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

In case you haven’t heard, last week a 10% deposit bail bill was killed in committee in Louisiana. The bill is part of ongoing efforts to abolish commercial bail in the state.

Hot Off the Press:  Marketing Whitepaper #2

Hot Off the Press: Marketing Whitepaper #2

April 11, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

Due to the incredibly strong response to our first whitepaper, we are issuing the next AIA’s Marketing Whitepaper.

Bailing Across America – Tales From the Road

Bailing Across America – Tales From the Road

April 11, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

Travelling around the country speaking with agents is one of the most enjoyable and interesting parts of working for the nation’s largest bail surety.

Marketing 101 in South Carolina

March 15, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

In our continued support of local bail agent associations, the AIA Team travelled to Florence, South Carolina this past week…

AIA Agent Stephen Owens Explaining the Difference Between Bail Bondsmen and Bounty Hunters

January 31, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

This past weekend ExpertBail Agent Stephen Owens of Owens Bonding in Wichita, Kansas spoke with radio personality Gene Countryman of KNSS 1330 AM about the difference between bail bondsmen and bounty hunters.

The Truth About the Bail Bond Industry: What Everyone Should Know

January 31, 2012Posted by Eric Granofin News

The biggest challenge that the bail bond industry faces in today’s marketplace is the lack of understanding of the industry amongst the general public.

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