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HireKeep Announces "Startups Meet Sales" Event
HireKeep is announcing its first "Startups Meet Sales" networking and matching event, where DC-area college students can be matched for interviews with some of the area's fastest-growing startups. - January 20, 2016 - HireKeep
Crais Management Group Completes Study on the Changing Nature of Medical Device Development
Crais Management Group Completes Study on the Changing Nature of Medical Device Development, Connected Biotech Systems, and Capital and Detail Sales in 2016 Global Healthcare Crais Management Group (CMG LLC) launched a study last year on the changing nature of medical device, biotech, biomedical,... - January 19, 2016 - Crais Management Group, LLC
Le Painted Grape Opens New Location in Denver
Wine Glass Painting Company brings it’s classes to the Denver Metroplex - January 19, 2016 - Le Painted Grape
Focus and Desire Drive the Launch of New Jersey Inventory Service
After a year of research, John Rogerson announces the opening of Rogerson Inventory, serving New Jersey, Southeastern New York, and Southeastern Pennsylvania. - January 19, 2016 - Nationwide Inventory Professionals LLC
Free eBook Shares Productivity Secrets of Tech Giants
Chris Lake, Author and Digital Project Manager has published "Supercharge Your Workplace - 10 Easy Ways To Enhance Creativity And Improve Business Performance." This Ebook details how businesses of all sizes can use proven methods to improve their productivity, lower staff turnover, and send creativity soaring. - January 19, 2016 - Digital Dock
Yext Selects Mr. Marketing as an Exceptional Story for Its Prestigious Partner Showcase
Mr. Marketing has been featured in Yext’s prestigious Partner Showcase, where the company will serve as an example of how best to utilize the industry-leading tools and services Yext provides. Mr. Marketing was selected for this recognition as a result of the SEO and marketing company’s intelligent, optimized use of the Yext platform, in addition to its passion for helping clients succeed in their local markets. - January 18, 2016 - Mr. Marketing
North Carolina Crowdfunding Investment Advisor to Address Raleigh Chamber of Commerce on Regional Technology Innovation Policy
Thomas Vass will address the topic: Disruptive Technology and the Future of Business, on January 20, 2015. - January 18, 2016 - The Private Capital Market, Inc.
Stratus Building Solutions Announces Plans to Expand Franchises Into Another 42 Major US Cities by 2021
The new Stratus Building Solutions corporate office has announced it is focusing expansion efforts to open new Master Franchises in the largest remaining available metropolitan territories across the United States, including Atlanta, Dallas / Ft. Worth, Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit, Washington, DC, Pittsburgh and Miami. - January 17, 2016 - Stratus Building Solutions
State of Colorado Launches New Tax Holiday
Mesa County named first “Rural Jump-Start Zone” by Gov. Hickenlooper; Up to Eight Years, No Taxes for Startups and Expanding Business - January 17, 2016 - Grand Junction Economic Partnership
Upcoming Experiential Travel Marketplace - ToRoots Raised Seed Capital
The following is an announcement of ToRoots Marketplace development & the seed capital investment from 5AM Ventures & Funders of Online Tyari & HindKhoj. - January 16, 2016 - ToRoots
For the Third Consecutive Year Tom Ferry Included on the Top 100 Most Powerful People in Real Estate
Tom Ferry Ranked Highest Educator/Coach on the Swanepoel Power 200 List - January 14, 2016 - Tom Ferry International
E-Business Predictions 2016 Published by Leading Expert
A leading global e-business expert Deborah Collier CEO Echo E-Business Global Group, Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Learnebusiness.com, has delivered her annual e-business predictions 2016. - January 13, 2016 - Echo E-Business
GBS Selects Marvin Meyer as New Regional Marketing Director
GBS has selected a new Regional Marketing Director headquartered in Missouri. - January 11, 2016 - Group Benefit Services, Inc.
Optima ECM Consulting Announces TotalCare Services
Michael Jenkins has joined Optima Consulting to lead the Optima TotalCare line of business. There are challenges in achieving the return on investment for complex Enterprise Content Management (ECM) solutions once the initial deployment is complete and business users are actively utilizing the... - January 08, 2016 - Optima ECM Consulting
Successful Online Platform Songwriter Connect Purchased by Florida-Based BBF Technology Inc. from Ireland’s Music Connect Ltd.
BBF plans numerous user upgrades and enhancements to the established service within the next six months. Established online platform Songwriter Connect has been sold by Ireland-based Music Connect Ltd. to Florida’s BBF Technology Inc. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. - January 07, 2016 - Music Connect Ltd.
Techstars to Launch #1 Startup Pre-Acceleration Program in the World in Detroit in January 2016; Ann Arbor, Detroit and Grand Rapids Accelerators to Partner
Startup Next, a Techstars program and the #1 pre-acceleration program launches in Detroit in 2016. Startup Next prepares startups for accelerators and seed investment, by providing high quality mentorship and leveraging a global network of investors, mentors and founders. The program is free, part-time and it consists of 3-hour weekly sessions for 6 weeks. The program is Sponsored Globally by Google for Entreprenuers. - January 07, 2016 - Startup Next Detroit
Peter Wainman Named Eco Entrepreneur at Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015
Mr. Peter Wainman, Chairman and CEO of the Thai natural cleaning products company Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd (EPN), has been awarded Eco Entrepreneur at the Entrepreneur NOW Awards 2015 in Bangkok. - January 04, 2016 - Equator Pure Nature Co., Ltd.
Keep Your New Year’s Resolution with a 20-Minute Work-Out
Use this high-intensity plan to blast more calories in less time. - December 30, 2015 - Play Like A Girl!
Co|Operative Announces Opening of Coworking Space and Business Incubator in Alamance County, NC
Co|Operative, a shared co-working space & business incubator, has announced that a public open house will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the opening of the newly completed space. The event will be held onsite at 200-B N. Main St. in Graham, NC. A private, invitation only party will be held prior to the public open house on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. - December 29, 2015 - Co|Operative
MJIC Radio Gives Legal Cannabis a New Voice
MJIC Media launches new voice of legal cannabis with MJIC Radio. - December 29, 2015 - MJIC Media
Rand Paul's Obamacare Replacement
Insurance Processing Corporation (IPC) enrolled America’s 1st tax-free Health Savings Account (HSA). The tax-free HSA is the center-piece of Republican Healthcare Reform. In 2016, IPC is adding low-cost Short-Term-Medical (STM) to the product offerings. IPC expanded its web presence with a consumer blog entitled CRUZforVP.com. The blog’s analysis includes Presidential candidates’ healthcare reforms. IPC's informed opinion rates Rand Paul’s reforms the best. - December 28, 2015 - Insurance Processing Corporation
Holiday Gift = No Cost ezCheckprinting in House Check Writer for Small Businesses
EzCheckPrinting check writing software by Halfpricesoft.com is available at no cost to customers who purchase holiday gifts from TrialPay partners. Get the details at www.halfpricesoft.com. - December 23, 2015 - Halfpricesoft
Promising Canadian Tech Startup Rejects Funding Offer
This past week Meemim, a year old Toronto tech startup with 10 employees, rejected a funding offer valuing their company at $2.5M USD. The startup, which has developed a new breed of knowledge management software for companies, not only doesn’t have any revenue, but is still in closed beta... - December 22, 2015 - Meemim
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes Doland Jewelers Into Its Network
Iowa-Based Retailer Now Offers “Experiences That Last a Lifetime™” - December 22, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Forget About Expensive Development and Insipid Apps: eGo - CMS Launches the New Mobile App Development Platform
The launching of new mobile app development platform, which provides custom design and large set of functionality at a reasonable price, will allow business owners to achieve their dream. - December 22, 2015 - eGo - Creative Media Solutions
Author Believes XOXY.com Will Revolutionize Polyamorous Dating
Are you extremely bashful about discussing sexual health with a new potential lover? Singles can now use XOXY.com to make those conversations easier. Men's Dating Coach and Professional Dominant Sir & BDSM enthusiast, Alan Roger Currie, recently interviewed XOXY.com CEO and Founder Jo Lynn Clemens about why she started her new company, and how she expects her company to impact today's dating rituals between single men and women. - December 21, 2015 - Mode One Multimedia, Inc.
Absuns Business Solution Launches Proksimi
Absuns Business Solution launches Proksimi - a mobile only hyperlocal lifestyle platform for the Bottom of the Urban Pyramid. - December 20, 2015 - Absuns Business Solution
Tampa Real Estate Professional Recognized for Million-Dollar Successes
Laurie Dykeman Earns Membership in Prestigious Million Dollar Guild®. - December 18, 2015 - My Tampa Home Team-Cornerstone Properties & Investments, LLC
Bourne Leader
"Bourne" actor Tom Gallop takes on a leading role in Hollywood’s alternative landscaping efforts as water conservation reaches a critical level. - December 16, 2015 - Turfscape
So Much for Futuristic Droids: PicoCluster Boasts World-Changing Robot
The company’s own supercomputer will address problems in our galaxy and, for the first time, will be unveiled in early January at global trade show in Las Vegas - December 16, 2015 - PicoCluster LLC
Zartis Launches New Recruitment Model for Hiring Tech Talent Internationally
Zartis.com has launched a new online recruitment service to help companies hire IT professionals. Instead of paying a success based fee based on a new hire's salary, Zartis.com is offering companies a fixed fee per month solution and a dedicated sourcer working directly for the client company from global Centres of Excellence. - December 16, 2015 - Zartis
Colombian Vocational and Technical Higher Education Institutions and U.S. Community Colleges Win 100,000 Strong in the Americas Funding for Study Abroad
The White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas, and NAFSA announced five new 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund grants sponsored by SENA-CAF to support university partnerships and new study abroad programs at an event with Vice President Joe Biden. The goal of 100,000 Strong in the Americas is to increase study abroad opportunities in order to enhance hemispheric competitiveness, increase prosperity, and prepare a more global workforce. - December 16, 2015 - Partners of the Americas
Private Bank of Buckhead Celebrates Ninth Anniversary
Bank enters tenth year in position of continued strength. Crawford: "If anyone out there doesn’t love their bank, I hope they’ll consider our approach to full-service community banking.” - December 14, 2015 - Private Bank of Buckhead
Matthew Camp Unwraps Limited Edition Holiday Package
Gay icon Matthew Camp’s holiday release includes personalized gift card and natural potpourri packaging. - December 14, 2015 - Matthew Camp Designs
Omega Diamond Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International Network
Metro Atlanta Area Jeweler Operating Since 1975 Now Offers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - December 14, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Technology Companies ParqEx and ShareASpot Join Forces to Solve the Urban Parking Crunch
The alliance will provide superior technology, service, and geographic reach to customers. - December 12, 2015 - ParqEx
2016 Designing the Dream Networking & Vision Board Party
Coach Niquenya of Building Bridges Consulting to host a networking and vision board creation party for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and career transitioners on the far north side of Chicago. - December 11, 2015 - Niquenya D Fulbright
Avant Garde Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International Network
Austin, Texas-based Jeweler extends its services to include “Experiences that last a Lifetime™.” - December 10, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
You’ve Got Maids® to Provide Home Cleaning Services in Denver, CO
You’ve Got Maids is proud to announce our new Franchise Partner, Crystal Seybold. Crystal has begun to operate America’s Favorite Maid Service™ in Denver, CO. - December 10, 2015 - You've Got Maids
$10,000 Grand Prize Winner Named at Second Annual - TiE Pittsburgh Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase
For those who follow the startup scene, Rorus, RistCall and Trusst Lingerie are sure to be on the radar. The three startups walked away with first, second and third places, respectively, at TiE Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual – $10,000 Start-Up Award/BMR Showcase. The TiE Pittsburgh event provided a stage for 10 startup finalists that were selected from an initial field of 50 applicants. Each finalist had the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of cross-industry leaders. - December 09, 2015 - TiE Pittsburgh
ezW2 Software is More User-Friendly for the 2016 Tax Season
ezW2 2015 software has just been released with form level help buttons for a more user friendly application. Download and test it for up to 30 days with no cost or obligation at www.halfpricesoft.com - December 09, 2015 - Halfpricesoft
Recursion Pharmaceuticals Receives $2.6 Million in Follow-on Seed Funding
Funding will be used to accelerate and scale the company’s proprietary drug discovery platform. - December 08, 2015 - Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Preferred Jewelers International Network Selects Riviera Jewelry as Its Newest Member
St. Maarten Dutch Caribbean-based Jeweler brings “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” to the Maho Marketplace. - December 05, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Salary Star from Transnew – a New Sharing Economy Model for Career Mentorship
Spun out of Rewardrefer, Salary Star is a brand new app that connects business professionals and college students, to exchange wisdom and star quality potential. To help users understand the application, here are the exclusives from a chat with the founder, Tim (Tianyou) Kou. Aim for the... - December 04, 2015 - Transnew LLC
Globus in Fourth Place as the UK’s Fastest Growing Mid-Market Private Company
Globus, a world leader in protecting hands, has achieved fourth place in Investec’s ‘Mid-Market 100’ list. This listing demonstrates trading performance and how successful Globus, with a four year average compound annual growth rate of 77.3% has been. - December 04, 2015 - Globus
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes Gold Mine, Inc., To Its Network
Family owned retailer will now offer “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” in the U.S. Virgin Islands. - December 03, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Gem Palace Selected as Newest Member in the Preferred Jewelers International Network
Jamaican-based Duty Free Jeweler of choice will now offer “Experiences that last a Lifetime™.” - December 02, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Aegora Solves the Top 3 Freelancing Problems
Working and hiring online has always been a hit-or-miss affair, until now. Aegora.com solves the top 3 problems for freelance marketplaces - it's a game-changer for freelancers and entrepreneurs. Users can promote their business, network, hire, get hired, manage projects to success, pay and get paid - all in one place. - December 02, 2015 - Aegora
Empire Mayo Continues Holiday Series with a Hanukkah Tribute - "Everything Bagel Mayo"
“Everything Bagel” mayo is part two of three in the holiday collection from Empire Mayonnaise Co. and Greenpoint Trading Co. Last week the collaborators announced “Holiday Stuffing” and plan to release the third in the series early next week. - December 01, 2015 - Empire Mayonnaise Co.
The Diamond Gallery of Naperville Becomes an Elite Member of Preferred Jewelers International
Jewelers Named “The Best of Naperville” for 2014 and 2015 now offering “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” - December 01, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International