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Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop Launches Franchise Opportunities
Buttermilk Sky Franchising, Inc. announces their first Discovery Day for interested franchise investors who want to get their slice of the pie shop industry on October 17, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Buttermilk Sky Franchising, Inc. headquarters located at 9827 Cogdill Road, Suite 1 in Knoxville, TN. - October 15, 2014 - 1st Choice Franchise Concepts
Texas Self Storage Association Holds Annual Conference in Fort Worth
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) is holding its annual conference on Oct. 26 - 28 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The opening keynote is Scott Klososky, thought leader, author and entrepreneur. Dean Jernigan, former CEO of CubeSmart and Storage USA, will share his best advice from his 30-year self-storage journey. The conference features five tracks, How-to Tech Talks, a trade show with top suppliers, manager-specific training and special sessions for owners and developers. - October 15, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Student Entrepreneurs at 12th Annual Conference
Five outstanding student entrepreneurs are being honored at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, being held this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Three Community College Alumni for Their Entrepreneurial Achievements
Community college alumni from Florida, Texas and Wisconsin are being honored for outstanding entrepreneurial achievements at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Names 2014 Intuit Impact Award Winners
Two Florida educators honored for work in entrepreneurship education and support at the 12th Annual Conference of the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, underway this week in Phoenix, Arizona. - October 14, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
StatusLabs.com Releases Whitepaper on Online Reputation Management
StatusLabs has released a whitepaper entitled "Online Reputation Management: Protecting yourself and your brand online." - October 14, 2014 - StatusLabs
Arrowhead Grill Celebrates Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence 2014 with New Grand Cru Wine Tastings
In celebration of being awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence for 2014, Arrowhead Grill is expanding its yearly wine events to include the Grand Cru Experience, Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. The new wine tasting event will be offered six times a year, beginning with “A Mountain... - October 14, 2014 - Arrowhead Grill
Beluga Shave Co. Introduces the Beluga Razor, an Easy to Use Single Edge Razor
Barbers use a single edge to deliver the closest and cleanest shave possible. Traditionally this requires years of muscle memory to maintain the perfect angle, but with the Beluga Razor from Beluga Shave Co. you gain such skills instantly the moment you pick it up. - October 13, 2014 - Beluga Shave Co.
Dan Lohman to Share Pushup Social’s Startup Story at St. Louis Entrepreneurship Seminar & Networking Event
Pushup Social's Co-Founder & CEO to Speak About His Experience Building a Startup Business In St. Louis at Blayzer's Start Up Your Startup Entrepreneurship Seminar & Networking Event on 11/5/14. - October 12, 2014 - Blayzer
Anica Vacation Rentals, Redefining the Way We Travel
Two young Mexican entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the way we take vacations. - October 11, 2014 - Anica Ecostay
R20 in Paris: Climate-KIC CEO Calls on Climate Change Leaders to Focus Their Efforts on Creating Sustainable Cities
At the R20 World Summit of Regions for Climate in Paris on 10-11 October, CEO Bertrand van Ee of the EU's main climate innovation initiative Climate-KIC will call for more cross-sector initiatives to enable integrated climate change innovation focused on meeting the environmental challenges faced by our urban areas. - October 10, 2014 - Climate-KIC
elements® Fitness Opens First Las Vegas Facility
Miami Beach based elements® fitness has opened it's most recent outpost in Las Vegas, Nevada. The popular fitness and lifestyle brand, designed for women, plans to deliver a mix of fitness, spa, and lifestyle services to service a growing demand for expanded niche fitness offerings in the market. - October 10, 2014 - elements®
Kapipal Acquires Italian Crowdfunding Site Crowdfunding-Italia.com
Crowdfunding website Kapipal.com has acquired the Italian crowdfunding website Crowdfunding-Italia.com. - October 10, 2014 - Kapipal
20/20 Productions from Washington, DC is Honored to be Included in Prestigious Empact Showcase and Recognized at United Nations
Founder Otessa Ghadar among the United States’ “Showcase of Top Companies Started by Young Entrepreneurs.” - October 09, 2014 - 20/20 Productions
Innovative Product Development Firm Cardboard Helicopter Aims to Bring Splash Infuser to Market
The Splash Infuser is a dynamic new product that makes infusing water and other drinks with natural ingredients simple and fun. The brainchild of product development firm Cardboard Helicopter, the Splash Infuser is only a few steps away from becoming available. - October 09, 2014 - Cardboard Helicopter Product Development
"Content to Cash" Teleseries Guides Entrepreneurs to Maximize Profits by Automating Their Business
Jill Hendrickson and Paula Allen's four-week "Content to Cash" live teleseries begins on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. - October 09, 2014 - Jill Hendrickson
Global Visionary, Former Notre Dame Quarterback Signed to Publish Dynamic New Book
Tate Publishing is proud to announce the signing of local author and entrepreneur, Patrick Steenberge and their soon-to-be-published book "Tupande Kileleni: Let’s Climb to the Summit Together." "Tupande Kileleni: Let’s Climb to the Summit Together" is the compelling... - October 08, 2014 - Tate Publishing & Enterprises, LLC
Paul Heirendt to Speak at Blayzer’s "Start Up Your Startup" St. Louis Event
Serial Entrepreneur & Startup Expert to Discuss Lean Startup Methodology & Market Validation - October 08, 2014 - Blayzer
Rentricity Starts First Irrigation In-Pipe Hydro Clean Energy Project in Idaho
New projects reflect a growing interest in energy recovery technology for irrigation water pipeline infrastructure. - October 07, 2014 - Rentricity Inc.
Just Released: "Owner Operator Bible" or "Trucking for Fun and Profit" an E-Book for Truck Drivers
Truckers that are interested in becoming Owner Operators can learn more about the field with the help of the new ebook by Sergei Dratchev, "Owner Operator Bible" or "Trucking for Fun and Profit". Sergei Dratchev is a Trucking Owner Operator from Canada who has covered over 860,000 miles in his truck, since getting his AZ (CDL) tractor trailer license in 2005. - October 06, 2014 - Sergei Dratchev
New York State Bar Clears Bohemia Lawyer Ralph Pecorale, Represented by Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC
Robert Altchiler, Altchiler LLC, Having Secured Dismissal of Criminal Case, Obtains Successful End to Disciplinary Action. - October 06, 2014 - Altchiler LLC
Climate-KIC Launches New Online CO2 Meter to Indicate Carbon Emissions Threat Level
A new online meter combines a live data feed drawing on European data, updated regularly to show the precise level of CO2 in the earth’s atmosphere today, and comparison tools to show how CO2 levels have changed over time. - October 06, 2014 - Climate-KIC
BalanceDiet Announces the BalanceDiet Institute in Miami
The BalanceDiet Company has announced the establishment of the BalanceDiet institute in Key Biscayne, a multi-disciplinary lifestyle and research facility, serving as a research and training center for its fast-growing nutrition and weight loss brand. - October 06, 2014 - elements®
Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Mogul and Shark Tank Star, Endorses Seth Campbell with the Five Doors Network at Keller Williams Realty
Watch "Shark Tank" for a brand new commercial featuring Seth Campbell from Keller Williams Realty and Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank. - October 06, 2014 - Seth Campbell Realty Group of the Five Doors Network at Keller Williams Realty
Peppermill Projects Moves to New Office
Peppermill Projects, a MD-headquartered graphic design and branding company specializing in brand management and marketing, has moved offices. The new office is located at 1799 McGuckian Street, right in the heart of the Annapolis Design District. - October 06, 2014 - Peppermill Projects
iVote in 2014-15 European Commission Edition of "The Secret of Success"
iVote the leading provider of election modernization technologies, e-learning and e-commerce systems is included in 2014-15 edition of “Secret of Success,” brochure for the European SME Week 2014, published by DG Enterprise and Industry of the European Commission. They are proud to let... - October 04, 2014 - iVote
Epiphanies Inc., SNHU to Host NH's Biggest Digital Marketing Conference
Epiphanies, Inc., in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University, Constant Contact, and Flock Marketing, presents 6th annual "A-Ha!" Summit, Thurs. 11/13/14. Theme: “Dare. Play. Breakthrough.” Live in Manchester, NH, online anywhere, anytime via Digital Pass. Register now at http://AhaSummit.com! - October 03, 2014 - Epiphanies, Inc.
Avionte Staffing Software Named Finalist for 15th Annual Minnesota Tekne Award
Eagan-based staffing software provider named among Minnesota technology leaders. - October 03, 2014 - Avionte Staffing Software
Fire Up Your Creativity with SPY (NYC Spark Your Creativity)
NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY) is photographer Roberta Fineberg's experiential adventure hosting 99 photo workshops in NYC to boost creativity in over 500 participants of all ages, backgrounds, career paths, and from all over the world. SPY has reached its goal of 99 workshops - now at #103 and counting. SPY is launching customized group and private sessions. - October 03, 2014 - NYC Spark Your Creativity (SPY)
April Keating Achieves Master Certification with Constant Contact
Washington, D.C. metro marketing expert demonstrates proven track record delivering measurable results. - October 03, 2014 - Cre8ve Content Co.
Informal Settlement Network - Working Together for Change and Using Social Media to Spread the Word
The informal settlement network is taking ownership, and taking action, and have created a Forum4Change. - October 02, 2014 - Forum4Change
Futurist and Local Business Owner Jared Nichols Nominated to NSBA Board
Jared Nichols, The Jared Nichols Group, Charlotte, NC, was recently named to the National Small Business Association (NSBA) Leadership Council. Nichols, a recognized leader in the small-business community, joins the NSBA Leadership Council alongside other small-business advocates from across the country as they work to promote the interests of small business to policymakers in Washington, D.C. - October 02, 2014 - The Jared Nichols Group
NACCE2014, Powered by Intuit, Will Feature Stellar Lineup Focused on Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action
NACCE2014, being held in Phoenix, AZ from October 12 through 15, will feature an all-star lineup of speakers from the academic, entrepreneurial, and foundation worlds to discuss the conference theme, "Entrepreneurship: From Mindset to Meaningful Action." - October 01, 2014 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
venVelo Wins “2014 Tech Investor of the Year” Award
venVelo, an early-stage venture fund, has been named “2014 Tech Investor of the Year” by the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC). - October 01, 2014 - venVelo LLC
Business Owners, Entrepreneurs Learn How to Access Financing
Local companies learn to secure funds for innovation, growth and expansion. - October 01, 2014 - Marlborough Economic Development Corporation
AFG Group Participates in GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program
AFG Group, Inc. recently joined GSA’s Mentor-Protégé Program as a Mentor to the Protégé firm, VYD and Associates (VYD). The General Services Administration’s program focuses on encouraging subcontractor partnering relationships and fostering small business growth. - September 30, 2014 - AFG Group, Inc.
Celebrity Favorite Inance Skincare Launches New Long-Lasting Nail Polish Removing Harmful Chemicals
Widely lauded for their potent products in publications like Elle, InStyle, InTouch Weekly and OK Magazine Inance Skincare now launches a long-lasting, chemical-free nail polish line. - September 29, 2014 - Inance Skincare
Cáserez Reveals Its Spring/Summer 2015 Collection, "To Pablo;" a Mix of Art and Science
Made-to-order, one-of-a-kind designs are produced with the latest technology available to the fashion industry. - September 29, 2014 - Caserez
Handmade Photo Charm Crafter Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Savor the Memories launches the first subscription site for Monthly Charm Boxes and also hand-makes beautiful Photo Charms. - September 28, 2014 - Savor the Memories
My Franchise USA Website Goes Finally Live
At My Franchise USA fulfilling the American dream is the motto. They assist entrepreneurs to fulfill their business ownership dream, by finding the franchise that meets their profitability goals, their time frame for investment and their passion. - September 27, 2014 - My Franchise USA
“Laugh for a Cause”-Youth Entrepreneurship Training
On October 17th at 7:30pm, local competition finalists A.Z, Faro Kane and Comedian Tie-Bo will join comic veterans Treetop of Showtime & Comic View & Eddie Brill formerly of the Late Show with Dave Letterman at Boca Raton's New Wick Theatre; where for one night only they will take to the stage to make attendees laugh out loud (LOL) for a great cause. - September 26, 2014 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Nathan Clark of the Nathan Clark Team Side-by-Side with Real Estate Magnate Barbara Corcoran
Nathan Clark of the Nathan Clark Team side-by-side with real estate magnate Barbara Corcoran on ABC's Hit Show Shark Tank. - September 26, 2014 - Nathan Clark and associates
Missy Tincher Selected as a “Top-Idea Maven” by The Woman’s Advantage®
Entrepreneur’s Advice Featured in 2015 Woman’s Advantage® Calendar. - September 26, 2014 - My Miss Assist
HiTask Releases Native Task Management App for iPad
Now with full iPad support, hiTask features a new and improved user experience for its users. The easy to use task management tool has been the app of choice for over 500,000 global users since 2006. - September 25, 2014 - hiTask
GenapSys Announces Key Hire to Senior Management Team
Addition of Vice President Strengthens Application and Product Development of the GENIUS(tm) 110 DNA Sequencing system. - September 25, 2014 - Genapsys Inc.
Two Companies Team Up to Promote Oral Health, One Dental Home at a Time
Edie Higby, founder of The Tooth Fairy Company and creator/author of the dental passport for kids and a children's book series about the adventures of Tooth Fairy has just joined forces as the Director of Marketing and Communications for The Dental Press, a company offering professional custom designed print newsletters for dental offices. Together they hope to promote oral health care in America one dental home at a time. - September 24, 2014 - The Dental Press, Inc
Tim Croll Named Director of Affiliate Management at Rising Custom Merchandise Platform Represent.com
Tim Croll has been named Director of Affiliate Management at Represent, a rapidly growing platform for creating and selling custom merchandise. Croll will be responsible for increasing the company’s global sales and affiliate relations through an intensive marketing and branding campaign... - September 24, 2014 - Represent
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2014-2015
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2014-2015. The new board members and officers begin their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 26 – 28 in Fort Worth. - September 24, 2014 - Texas Self Storage Association
Self Storage Profits, Inc. Upcoming Self Storage Academy to be Held October 9-11 in Indianapolis, IN at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Airport
SelfStorageInvesting.com has just added Operational Expert Bob Copper of Self Storage 101 to its expert lineup of instructors. Bob will be presenting on strategies the pros are using in the areas of management and operational strategy for today's self storage investor. - September 24, 2014 - Self Storage Investing
Toronto Startup Launches Virtual Events to Help Expand Professional Networks
Toronto-based NetworkFlo Inc. announced today a new online service that connects like-minded professionals through virtual networking events. "Networking has been difficult," says Founder and CEO Nick Lebesis. “Events cost a lot of time and money to attend, and online professional... - September 22, 2014 - NetworkFlo