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Kapipal Introduces Fee Model to Crowdfunding Service
Kapipal Inc. will introduce its business model with a service fee of 4% on funds raised by campaigns. - December 03, 2014 - Kapipal
Greenwood Management: Project Returns Expected to Achieve Above Expected Rates
Greenwood Management announces its 2014 forestry investment projects are expected to exceed expected rates set in 2008. - December 02, 2014 - Greenwood Management
Priori Data Announces Release of Priori Data Pro for iOS, an App Store Analytics Platform
Today a Berlin-based app store analytics startup, Priori Data, announced the release of its app store analytics platform Priori Data Pro. The iOS app market has witnessed clear signs of maturation throughout 2014, and Priori Data is set to power strategic decision-making among market stakeholders... - December 02, 2014 - Priori Data
ScaleMeGlobal Startup Contest is About to Begin - the 10 Best Startups from Poland
Just around the corner on 3rd-4th of December, a remarkable event, the ICT Summit, will take place in Warsaw, Poland. The ICT Summit, organized by The Polish Agency for Enterprise Development, will be held at the National Stadium, one of the Euro 2012 arenas. - December 01, 2014 - ICT Summit
Florida Voted No for Amendment 2 But Still Growing Strong with New Franchises
As the dust settles from Election Day, according to Florida franchise consultant Phillip Brouse and World Choice Franchises, the American dream is alive and well with new franchise opportunities presenting themselves in the Winter of 2014 that shouldn't be missed. - December 01, 2014 - World Choice Franchises
CrypArt, the First Art in History with a "Real" Value?
CrypArt Limited is pleased to announce its global launch. CrypArt is a new form of art, centered around QR codes. The pictures can be created bespoke with a customer's own message, website link or bitcoin public key. Invented by an anonymous founder Satushi, CrypArt enables customers to create their own picture. Satushi's "A New Dawn" is based on a bitcoin public address, so "stores" and can be sent bitcoins, hence it is the first piece of art in history with a real value. - November 29, 2014 - CrypArt Limited
GD Entertainment and Technology, Inc. (Formerly Donini, Inc.) Inks Co-Production Deal with Amaris Media and Award Winning Author, Bill Myers for Kids Media Development
GD Entertainment & Technology, Inc. (formerly Donini Inc.) (OTC Pink Marketplace: DNNC) today announced that it has signed a co-production agreement with Amaris Media, LLC, for the development, production and distribution of juvenile book titles into digital media and home video products. - November 29, 2014 - GD Entertainment & Technology, Inc.
KantanMT’s Tony O’Dowd Inspires Young Entrepreneurs from St. David’s CBS, Artane
Transition Year Students from St. David’s CBS, Artane find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur and market leader. - November 27, 2014 - KantanMT.com
FLC Launches Business Resource Tool, FLCBusiness: Boosting Our Economy by Leveraging Federal Laboratory Resources
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) announces the launch of its latest business resource tool, FLCBusiness. FLCBusiness is a comprehensive database designed to aid business development and accelerate technology transfer for industry, agencies, and academia. - November 24, 2014 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
Charles Stiefel Named Vice Chair of Duke Medicine Board of Visitors
Victor Dzau, M.D., Chancellor of the Duke University Health System, appointed Charles Stiefel as Vice Chair of the Board of Visitors and member of the 3-person Executive Committee. The Board of Visitors assists the chancellor for health affairs, senior vice chancellor for academic affairs, and the... - November 23, 2014 - Charles Stiefel Philanthropy
New Oil Exploration Technology That is Over 95% Accurate
JBA Operating's focuses on innovative exploration technology and enhanced oil recovery technologies, is proud to announce their decision to expand their innovative oil & gas exploration technologies services outside the U.S. - November 23, 2014 - JBA Operating Inc
Training for Entrepreneurs.com Offers Unique Alternatives to Traditional Gift Cards...TFE e-Gift Cards
Sharing the gift of knowledge with employees, co-workers, business associates, and friends. - November 23, 2014 - Legacy Associates, Inc.
Long Island Startup Incubator and VC, 25KStartups.com, Seeks to Improve the Long Island Economy
Long Island's Tech Incubator and VC open their doors to L.I. to improve the local economy and fund exciting startup concepts. - November 21, 2014 - Qualified Impressions
Elena Bajic, Founder and CEO of Ivy Exec, Named a 2014 EY North American Entrepreneurial Winning Woman
Elena is one of 13 winners in North America. - November 20, 2014 - Ivy Exec
AFG Group Receives National CMAA Project Achievement Award
AFG Group, Inc. announced today that the company has been recognized with a national Project Achievement Award by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at the recent CMAA National Conference held in San Francisco, California. - November 19, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
New Family Tree Board Game Promises to Help Strengthen Family Knowledge and Relationships Over the Holidays
A recently launched online game design course on the learning portal Udemy.com offers anyone the opportunity to create their own genealogy family tree board game to generate friendly competition and open communication among family members during the holidays. - November 18, 2014 - Luanga Nuwame
The Self Storage Academy™, the Industry’s Premier 3 – Day Educational Event, Adds Orlando to Its Growing List of Cities Visited for 2015
SelfStorageInvesting.com has just announced the addition of an Orlando stop on the growing list of cities to host its Self Storage Academy™ in 2015. The Industry’s premier educational event will be held January 15 – 17 at the Holiday Inn Orlando international Airport. - November 18, 2014 - Self Storage Investing
St. Florian's Brewery Launches Barrel-Aged Program
Series to begin with Barrel-Aged Browns - November 18, 2014 - St. Florian's Brewery LLC
Revolutionary New Drug Detection Field Test, Instantly Detects All Illicit Drugs Using Amphetamines
Drug Lab 118 Ltd, has launched a unique and patented drug test which can instantly detect the presence of all amphetamines used in the production most illicit substances and designer drugs where an amine is present. - November 18, 2014 - DRUG LAB 118
US-China Climate Change Deal: EU Initiative Calls on Innovators to Exceed Targets
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, the EU’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, has called on innovators and entrepreneurs to step up their “open innovation” efforts to bring down CO2 emission levels, boost the... - November 17, 2014 - Climate-KIC
The Publication of the Controversial List of Hidden Company Directors Links Under "Right to be Forgotten" Hits International Media
Fortune magazine published an article about the consequences of the Right to be Forgotten directive applied to company directors information after a business information company released the list of removed director profiles in the UK & Spain, causing immediate reactions. - November 17, 2014 - Dato Capital
German Environmental Specialist, EGM, and Greener 3000 to Establish EGM Holding America to Exclusively Produce Cleaner Diesel and Jet Fuels in U.S.
Partnership will open US market for EGM’s patented technology that permanently bonds hydrocarbon based diesel and jet fuels with water to produce cleaner, more efficient fuels. - November 17, 2014 - Greener 3000
Rentricity Completes First Drinking Water Certified In-Pipe Hydro Project in Canada
Company's first NSF Certified Flow-to-Wire™ system to generate 32 kilowatts of clean energy in city water infrastructure. - November 17, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Washington, DC Native Akia Garnett, Listed in Top 100 Marketers to Follow on Twitter for the Second Time
CEO for Brandbuilder, Akia Garnett placed #50 on the Top 100 Marketers on Twitter to follow. Previously, Akia was ranked #64 on the list. Born and raised in the Washington, DC area, Akia is the CEO for Brandbuilder, a full services communication and marketing firm, author of Seen and Sustained, and... - November 17, 2014 - Brandbuilder Communication Service / Akia Garnett with Master Your Brand
Continental Announces Express Laundry Center Openings in U.S.
Continental Girbau Inc. (Continental) recently announced the opening of several new Express Laundry Centers™ across the United States. The Express Laundry Center brand, developed by Continental, is a turnkey vended laundry solution that teams freestanding high-speed equipment with branded services, marketing assistance and management support. Express Laundry Centers offer a 60-minute wash/dry/fold, quick customer turnover and low utilities. - November 14, 2014 - Continental Girbau Inc.
Top 100 Global Finalist Help US Businesses Connect to Asia; Looking for US Businesses to Partner With
EdTech company SMATOOS is looking to connect US businesses to the Asian market. They will be in Los Angeles from November 18-25 to compete for a Top 100 Global award in innovative technology and global market strategy. - November 13, 2014 - SMATOOS
Gaw | Poe LLP Prevents MedeAnalytics, Inc. from Shutting Down Business Operations of Stella Systems, LLC
Gaw | Poe LLP client Stella Systems prevails on Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by MedeAnalytics seeking to compel Stella to surrender its computer equipment. - November 12, 2014 - Gaw | Poe LLP
Arts & Letters to Deliver $6 Million Software Giveaway to Wounded Warriors; A&L Composer Software Provides New Skills and Basis for Start Up Businesses
Arts & Letters is providing free software to Wounded Warriors. The software will provide job skills and opportunity for start up businesses for Veterans. The give away is valued at $6 million. - November 12, 2014 - Arts & Letters
Houston Public Media to Broadcast Grammaropolis Videos as Part of Its Children's Educational Programming Schedule
“Schoolhouse Rock for the 21st Century” is coming to PBS in the fourth-largest media market in the country. - November 11, 2014 - Grammaropolis
Raleigh, NC Executive Forum Features Sandler Training® President & CEO
Sandler Training CEO, president and best-selling author, Dave Mattson addressed a group of Raleigh, NC business owners and executive leaders on “Building a World-Class Sales Team” by implementing a consistent sales system while supervising and motivating to shorten sales cycles and drive revenue. - November 10, 2014 - Sandler Training Sales Matters
Enterprise Florida Partners with venVelo to Support GENICON’s Continued Growth
Enterprise Florida announced today that it was matching venVelo’s investment in GENICON, a Winter Park, Florida company recognized as a leader in the medical-device market focusing on the design, manufacture, and distribution of over 200 different products. This new funding will allow GENICON... - November 10, 2014 - venVelo LLC
Tim Gardner Shares His Startup Weekend Secrets
Startup Weekend is coming to Khartoum, Sudan on Nov 14-16 and Australian mentor Tim Gardner shares his best startup tips for success. - November 08, 2014 - Tim Gardner
Strategic Partnership Shakes Up Supply Chain Finance Market in the Middle East & Turkey
Partnership between PrimeRevenue and UbiQ Innovations brings best of breed Supply Chain Finance solution offering to the Middle East & Turkey. - November 07, 2014 - UbiQ Turkey
TenderForMe Launches Its New and Innovative Web Site
In November 2014, Tender For Me launched its new competitive website, https://www.tenderforme.com, for public use. The core principal behind this, matching craftsmen with skills to people who need that skill at a competitive rate, and bringing a competitive edge back into business while boosting... - November 06, 2014 - Tender For Me
Avionté Staffing Software Places 19th on Fast 50 Awards List
Minnesota-based technology provider Avionté makes annual list for fast revenue growth - November 06, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Innovation Direct™ to be at Forefront of Introduction of Modified Doobie Invention to Potential Licensees in Industry
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common need for those who utilize backpacks outdoors, the Modified Doobie, has been developed by Normand Dube of Charlottesville, Virginia. The invention’s unique design enables a water purification system to collect, filter, and... - November 06, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Lainie’s Way Celebrates Fifth Annual Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday, November 8, 2014
Nationwide Shopping Event Encourages Families to Support the Local Toy Stores they Love. - November 05, 2014 - Lainie's Way
Dr. S. Mark McKenna, Medical Doctor and Entrepreneur and Gianine Abdallah, Fashion Model and Bikini Impresaria, Are Named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans by Jezebel Magazine
Atlanta based power couple Dr. S. Mark McKenna and Gianine Abdallah are named 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans 2014 by Jezebel Magazine. Jezebel Magazine, published by Modern Luxury Inc., is Atlanta's premier society and fashion publication. - November 05, 2014 - ShapeMed
10 Community Colleges Earn $15,000 Grants at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation has provided $15,000 grants to each of 10 community colleges at the 2014 National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference, held last month in Phoenix, AZ. - November 04, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
How One Start-Up is Single Handedly Changing the Face of Cannabis Tourism
The Travel Joint which launched in December 2012, is a luxury branded marijuana site dealing in travel, media and lifestyle. They offer full-service, a-la-carte travel and ticketing services. You can book a flight, (commercial or private), find a hotel, buy event or sport tickets and make restaurant reservations all while their private concierge service takes care of transportation and dispensary visitations. Without ever leaving the United States. - November 04, 2014 - The Travel Joint
Climate-KIC Reveals Europe’s Best Clean-Tech Innovation of 2014
Winning hydro-powered floating irrigation system can increase crop yield up to 5 times and replace diesel-powered systems. Finals ceremony at Climate-KIC’s annual Innovation Festival the last stage in programme that has provided a total of €425,000 in funding to European clean-tech start-ups. Winners selected for their ability to transform clean-tech ideas into commercial success and bring down CO2 levels. - November 03, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Breakthrough in Taking Water Out of Air for Drinking Water from A.S.R. Inc.
Drinking water out of air - November 03, 2014 - A.S.R. Inc.
Response to IPCC Synthesis Report: CEO of Climate-KIC Calls for Collective Action to Promote Jobs, Skills Required for New Low Carbon Economy
Bertrand van Ee, CEO of Climate-KIC, Europe’s largest public-private innovation partnership focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change, says we can promote the high-level skills needed for the world’s next, low carbon, economy and create jobs for generations to come. - November 02, 2014 - Climate-KIC
Two ASID Illinois 2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards Go to Drury Design and Ginny Blasco Design Studio
A multi-cook kitchen remodel in Burr Ridge and a rec room reimagined in Glen Ellyn each won 2014 ASID [American Society of Interior Design] Illinois Excellence Awards. Gail Drury, CMKBD [Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer], of Drury Design in Glen Ellyn and Ginny Blasco, ASID, of Ginny... - October 31, 2014 - Drury Design
Click4Advisor Launches iPhone App for Advice Service Industry
iPhone App provides convenience for Users to contact their favorite Advisors instantly through their Apple mobile devices. - October 31, 2014 - SPG Solutions Inc dba Click4Advisor
TidyChoice Launches an Innovative Concept in Domestic Cleaning
Founded in 2014 by Colin Weston and Ana Andres, TidyChoice is an online booking platform connecting homes with trusted independent housekeepers. TidyChoice aims to revolutionise the global domestic service market. - October 31, 2014 - TidyChoice
Education Technology Event Brings New Tools and Individualized Learning Opportunities to NYC Parents and Their Children
Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC introduces NYC’s first education technology event aimed at families, The NYC Ed Tech Family Day A’Fair on Saturday, November 8th, a one day event–part carnival, part scavenger hunt, part education fair for parents and children that offers a fun-filled opportunity to explore education technologies that support individualized learning and talent development. - October 30, 2014 - Parents of Accelerated Learners, NYC [PALNYC]
Strathmore’s Who’s Who Founder and CEO Jack M. Pizzo Celebrates Over Two Decades in Publishing
Jack M. Pizzo was born in Flushing, New York. He attended Nasson College in Maine, majoring in Business. After his return to New York he worked in various industries including personal training and gym management, construction, bar and restaurant management, the automotive industry and physical... - October 30, 2014 - Strathmore Who's Who
Wild West Arizona Winery Good-to-Go in 4 Weeks
Pillsbury Wine Co has come full circle, with the recent addition of a Winery on its 100-acre vineyard property. Preceding first pick of the 2014 harvest, the winery came together using locally sourced dismantled buildings, abandoned refrigerated truck trailers, local construction, and electrical crews. They tracked down and pulled used equipment from an old winery and abandoned mines in the surrounding mountains, as well as acquired some used equipment from California. - October 29, 2014 - Pillsbury Wine Company
Robert M. Cattaneo, Principal, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Team, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Event
The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert M. Cattaneo, Partner, Principal, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions Team, Miles & Stockbridge P.C. will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Buying or Selling a Small- to Medium-sized Business: How to Get the Best Deal For Your Client.” This event is scheduled for October 29, 2014 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET). - October 29, 2014 - The Knowledge Group