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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
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes Fernbaugh’s Diamonds & Fine Jewelry to Its Nationwide Network
Plymouth, Indiana-based jeweler now offers “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” - December 01, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC (BARRA) Recently Announced Plans to Move Its Corporate Office to Itasca, IL
Grant Barra, Managing Partner and CEO of Barra & Associates LLC (BARRA) recently announced plans to move its corporate office to Itasca, IL in December of 2015. The new office will be north of its current location in Lombard, IL. For BARRA, an Insurance and Financial Services firm with... - December 01, 2015 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes New Member St. John and Myers Jewelry
Lexington, Kentucky-based retailer of preeminent period piece and vintage jewelry to offer “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” - November 30, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
iMindQ Online, the Main Collaboration and Brainstorming Tool During Startup Weekend Skopje 2015, Powered by Google for Entrepreneurs
Seavus, an international software development and consulting company, supported the 5th annual Startup Weekend Skopje, powered by Google for Entrepreneurs. The innovative and creative mind mapping application developed by Seavus, iMindQ Online, was the tool used by all participants during the... - November 28, 2015 - Synami
U.S. Online T-shirt Authority, SunFrog Shirts, Announces Aggressive Incentive Campaign
SunFrog recently announced its latest program for rewarding affiliates that experience exceptional sales. Incentives were carefully chosen to appeal to SunFrog's diverse and worldly affiliate personalities. From the “Edge of the World” vacation packages, to an otherworldly trip to... - November 27, 2015 - SunFrogShirts.com
Spinta Global Accelerator Continues to Grow Its Mentor Advisor Panel
Sanchit Sanga, Chief Digital Officer, Mindshare, Asia Pacific, Joins Spinta’s Mentor Advisor Panel - November 27, 2015 - Spinta Global Accelerator
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes Malsons Jewelers as Its Newest Member
Brooklyn, New York-based retailer adds Nationwide Warranty Service and “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” to its offerings. - November 26, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Preferred Jewelers International Welcomes JMR Jewelers as Its Newest Member
Cooper City, Florida-based retailer adds “Experiences That Last A Lifetime™” to its line up of service offerings. - November 26, 2015 - Preferred Jewelers International
Nina Nguyen Designs Celebrates 3 Georgia Retailers & The “Shop Small” Movement & Small Business Saturday November 28th, 2015
64% of Americans Plan to Shop Local This Holiday, & Local Shoppers Will Spend Nearly $40 Billion with Local Independent Retailers - November 26, 2015 - Southern Jewelers Guild
Sales Consulting Firm Klozers Wins New Start Business Award
Sales Consulting specialists Klozers have been acknowledged in this years WeDO Entrepreneur Awards. The company based in Edinburgh, Scotland have already built up an impressive client list both domestically and internationally and have ambitious plans to grow. - November 25, 2015 - Klozers
Small Businesses Increase Earnings with Virtual Coach Program
Trilojee’s money, marketing and best-team strategy goes beyond standard tips - November 25, 2015 - Trilojee
Smart Business Funding Now Offers Independent Sales Organizations Daily Syndication Payouts
Smart Business Funding is ready to help independent sales organizations gain an upper edge by providing daily syndication payouts, improve ISO investment frequency, and break the payment mold in the alternative finance industry. - November 24, 2015 - Smart Business Funding
Buy Hoosier Handmade This Saturday
Shop local. Buy Hoosier handmade from 80 Indiana makers, creators, artists and crafters at the 7th Annual Hoosier Artisan Boutique on Saturday, November 28, 2015 from 10AM until 4PM at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds, 2003 Pleasant St, Noblesville, IN. Admission is free and open to the public. This event benefits Toys for Tots of Central Indiana; the first 25 shoppers to donate a new, unwrapped toy receive a limited edition tote bag. - November 23, 2015 - Hoosier Artisan Boutique
Developing Women as Business Leaders
New Partner4Success program guides and supports executive women in their development as business leaders. Meetings are both in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area and virtual nation-wide. Connect with like-minded business women, discover how to develop leadership competencies and share in peer wisdom. - November 23, 2015 - Partner4Success
The Restroom Kit® Reveals the One Place Almost Every Traveler Will Visit This Holiday Season - Best Tips for the Busy Traveler’s Inevitable Visit to the Public Restroom
Where’s the one place almost every traveler will visit this holiday season? William Massey, creator of The Restroom Kit, a compact all-in-one kit providing the four most essential items needed when using an inadequate or unsanitary restroom, says “Sorry, if you were looking for a more... - November 23, 2015 - TimeAway LLC
Business Outreach Project Launches to Help Businesses and Communities Across the Country
Joseph Pesta (Business Development & Consulting), which specializes in business growth and providing businesses with services and solutions that are tailored to meet their specific needs, announced that they have kicked off a planned series of Outreach Projects designed to tackle the problems... - November 22, 2015 - Joseph Pesta (Business Development & Consulting)
iVote Joins SME Assembly by Personal Invitation from European Commission Director
The founders of iVote are participating at the 2015 SME Assembly by personal invitation from Kristin Schreiber, European Commission Director for SME Policy, and Laurent Solazzi, Luxembourg Ministry of Economy SME Envoy. The assembly is honored by the presence of HRH The Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. - November 22, 2015 - iVote
MJIC Inc. Launches Gateway to Success with First California Cannabis Business Incubator
Gateway, California's first cannabis business incubator opens its doors to entrepreneurs. - November 22, 2015 - MJIC Media
MindTickle Secures $12.5M Series A Funding from NEA and Accel Partners
MindTickle, the leading sales readiness platform, announced today that it has received a $12.5 Million Series A funding from NEA and and existing investor Accel Partners. MindTickle plans to use the new investment to build upon its early successes in combining gamification, mobile delivery and data science to improve the engagement and performance of direct and channel sales teams. - November 20, 2015 - MindTickle
Kansas City Development Group Announces Partnership to Create World's Largest Coworking Facility
Sustainable Development Partners Kansas City (SDPKC) today announced its partnership with Plexpod, a Lenexa, KS based Coworking community, to develop the world’s largest coworking facility, the next generation of office space, at Westport Commons, in 360,000 sq ft of historic school buildings... - November 20, 2015 - Plexpod
OnePlan Thrilled to be Chosen as One of the Top 100
OnePlan, a South Florida based early-stage start-up, has been chosen as one of 100 companies to attend the Boost conference in New York City on November 18th, 2015. - November 20, 2015 - OnePlan
Teezily for E-Commerce: How to Build Your Own Brand Through the New Teezily Plus App
Fully aware of the importance of adapting to the latest trends in online business, Teezily decided to integrate the powerful e-commerce platform Shopify, to strengthen brand awareness and guarantee an unparalleled customer experience. - November 19, 2015 - Teezily
Julie Seal Wins Bronze Award at 12th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Julie Seal, founder and president of Mirus Promotions, Inc., received a Bronze Award in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations –10 or Less Employees category at the 12th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The honorees were announced at... - November 18, 2015 - Mirus Agency
Ideator Launches December Challenge to Award Thousands in Prize Money
The Ideator December Challenge is going to award thousands in prize money to the best idea. Ideator is teaming up with Salesforce, box.org, Google, LegalZoom, CrunchBase, Band of Angels, Pledge 1%, and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center to run this challenge and foster innovation across all industries and geographies. - November 17, 2015 - Ideator
Michael Kennedy Joins Avionté’s Executive Management Team as Chief Financial Officer
The Minnesota-based fast-growing company adds Kennedy to oversee all financial operations. - November 17, 2015 - Avionte Staffing Software
Ivy Exec Announces 2016 Top EMBA Rankings
Ivy Exec Inc. (www.ivyexec.com) has published their inaugural 2016 Top Executive MBA Program Rankings, ranking the top 50 Executive MBA programs offered by single institutions, and the top 20 jointly offered EMBA programs. The rankings are based on data from a comprehensive survey that compared EMBA programs across various factors, including reputation, career advancement, curriculum, globalness and life balance. - November 17, 2015 - Ivy Exec
How a Technology Platform Helps a 12 Year Old Boy Become an Entrepreneur
Emmanuel, a 12 year old boy who is blind, is building a team and getting the resources he needs to launch his idea that will solve a problem he and many others face at restaurants. All with the help of Ideator. - November 16, 2015 - Ideator
Swedish Firm with “Game-Changing” Innovation Technology Opens US Office
Demand drives Swedish Innovation Technology company, the Innovation360 Group, to open its first US Office in Washington DC. CEO Magnus Penker announced the opening of the Tysons Corner, VA office at executive meetings in Washington DC during a recent visit. The demand for measurable improvement in Innovation Acceleration and Achievement drives the decision to establish US Operations. The immediate goal is to functionally replicate the company’s HQ office in Stockholm as rapidly as possible. - November 14, 2015 - Innovation 360 Group
New Cowork and Flexible Office Space Open in Historic Downtown Sunnyvale
The Satellite Centers, a network of coworking and flexible workspace centers, has opened its fifth cowork center in downtown Sunnyvale. Located upstairs in the Historic Del Monte Building, the facility overlooks Murphy Avenue and the Sunnyvale Train Station. Facility includes offices, workstations, cafe workspace, meeting rooms, mailbox and phone services, virtual office plans, and state-of-the-art business equipment. Members have 24/7 access through Satellite’s proprietary access system. - November 14, 2015 - The Satellite Centers