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Exit Planning EDU Website Promises to Educate Business Owners with a Fresh Approach to Exit Planning
New Exit Planning EDU website launches to help business owners plan a path to their business ownership independence with a more empathetic, systematic approach to Exit Planning - October 29, 2013 - O'Hara & Company/Exit Planning EDU
In Focus Brands' Prize Packages Announced for StartUp Weekend Saratoga 2
In Focus Brands announces the 2nd StartUp Weekend-Saratoga Prize Packages today for the Top 3 Winners of this upcoming event, November 1-3, 2013 at Skidmore College. - October 29, 2013 - In Focus Brands
Grauer Student Entrepreneurs Find Success with Start-Up Company
Grauer School students Savanah, Mikayla, and Jillian Stuart have founded Ballerina Bows, a company creating handcrafted hair bows for sports such as cheer, soccer, and equestrian sports. The three sisters excel in not only academic pursuits but in the equestrian show ring, with all three girls competing nationally, and their products gaining steadily in popularity, now being sold in 13 retail stores and online. - October 26, 2013 - The Grauer School
MLA Suzanne Anton Reaching Out to Local Global Business to Better Understand Today’s Economic Challenges
Kryton International Inc., the Vancouver based manufacturer of concrete waterproofing products, will receive a powerful vote of support from its local MLA Suzanne Anton when she visits its headquarters on Friday, October 25th. - October 25, 2013 - Kryton International Inc
Startups, Entrepreneurs, & Investors to Meet for 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury
Entrepreneurs, service and capital providers, small businesses, startup ventures, and students connected to Vermont’s working lands will learn from business pitches, expert feedback, and challenge presentations, and enjoy local foods and craft beverages at the 3rd Annual Financing the Working Landscape Conference November 7 in Middlebury, VT. - October 25, 2013 - Addison County Economic Development Corporation
Optima ECM Consulting Celebrates the Opening of Its New Global Headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ
Optima opens new global headquarters to better serve its staff, clients and partners. - October 24, 2013 - Optima ECM Consulting
Blogger and HR Expert Sonia So Launched Talents PlanNet, a Recruitment Firm Today in Hong Kong
Talents PlanNet is the Recruitment Agency of this Talent Era. Talents PlanNet refers to Talent Acquisition, Strategic HR Planning, and Professional People Networking. Sonia So, Director of Talents PlanNet, officially launched her startup Talents PlanNet recruitment agency at a flash event at... - October 24, 2013 - Talents PlanNet
“New” Business Carries on “Old” Traditions
Amy Stalker, daughter of long time Citrus resident and auctioneer Charles Fudge carries on the family business with her new venture ATM Antiques and Auctions; ATM being an acronym for the girls in the family, Amy Stalker (Owner), Tammy Fudge (Mom) & Melissa Fudge (Sister). There are 3... - October 24, 2013 - ATM Antiques & Auctions LLC
Money Journal Survey Shows Americans Lack Drive to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal survey shows that a huge majority of Americans lack the drive to be wealthy. - October 23, 2013 - Money Journal
Dramatic Increase in Middle Market M&A Prompts Monarch Bay to Add Seasoned M&A Pro’s
Middle market M&A deal value is up 40% so far in 2013 vs. 2012 according to Mergermarket and Monarch Bay Securities adds two veteran M&A professionals to keep pace. - October 22, 2013 - Monarch Bay Securities
11 Community Colleges Earn Grants Totaling $162,500 at the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Conference
The Coleman Foundation provides record financial support of $162,500 to 11 community colleges across the nation to build programs in key areas of NACCE's Presidents for Entrepreneurship Pledge. - October 22, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Hot Bambú Charcoal – Sustainable Grilling
Maya Bamboo, makers of Hot Bambú charcoal, bring a sustainable choice in the grilling market with a charcoal that has no chemicals, fillers, or trees. The world’s consumption of grilling charcoal, made from wood, leads to clear-cutting, loss of natural resources, and soil erosion in... - October 22, 2013 - Maya Bamboo
Seven Community Colleges Chosen to Receive Grants During Year Two of NACCE/Sam's Club® "Shared Vision for Small Business" Competition
Seven community colleges across the country will receive $110,000 to support training and services for microenterprises in the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship/Sam's Club "Shared Vision for Small Business" competition. - October 21, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Orch/Rock Developing Now
Singer/songwriter Lennon Leppert, from Los Angeles, has developed a new sound. He has mixed Rock with the Full Orchestra. What a sound it is. It appeals to the past, present and the future. He has launched a Kickstarter campaign to make an album using the Full Orchestra. He is a classically-trained composer who has been working in the Pop/Rock genre for years. - October 21, 2013 - Lennon Leppert
LoaferCo.com Launches a New Apparel Brand for the Creative Entrepreneur of the 21st Century - Using the Popular Crowd Funding Site Kickstarter
Designing distinctive wear for the creative community, LoaferCo.com has set its best foot forward to launch a new and remarkable brand for the 21st century. Creating a limited, yet, high-quality range of ingeniously creative apparel, the company’s product designs will focus on what the... - October 20, 2013 - Loafer Co
Texas Self Storage Association Announces Board Officers for 2013-2014
The Texas Self Storage Association (TSSA) Board of Directors recently elected executive officers for 2013-2014. The new board members and officers began their term on October 1 and will be introduced at the TSSA Big Ideas in Storage Annual Conference scheduled for October 27 – 29 in The Woodlands. - October 18, 2013 - Texas Self Storage Association
BlackJack Handsfree to Feature Its Latest Hands-Free Audio Product the Rock 'N' Talk at SEMA 2013 with 1968 Shelby GT350E Demonstration
BlackJack Handsfree Corp. announced today the availability of the BlackJack Handsfree Corporation's latest hands-free & stereo audio streaming device, the "Rock 'N' Talk" retractable driving cable. A compact non-Bluetooth hands-free and music solution for all Smartphones to be shown... - October 18, 2013 - BlackJack Handsfree Corp.
RECSOLU Appoints CEO to Lead Next Phase of Strategic Initiatives
RECSOLU Co-Founder Jason Weingarten has been appointed CEO, a key indicator of the company's planned expansion and execution of its next phase of strategic growth initiatives. The company's innovation pipeline and global client base have positioned it well for new product introductions that will further transform the HR industry. - October 17, 2013 - RECSOLU
PRB Leather Co Launches First Minimalist Product Line
Leather Craftsman Raises Funding with Kickstarter Campaign. - October 16, 2013 - PRB Leather Co
LGBTBE Certified Investigative Firm
Insurance Fraud Investigations Company becomes certified by the NGLCC. - October 15, 2013 - AG Investigations
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship Honors Entrepreneurship Educators & Alumni Entrepreneurs at 11th Annual Conference
NACCE names 2013 Entrepreneurial President and honors two other outstanding entrepreneurship educators, along with three community college alumni who have achieved entrepreneurial success. - October 15, 2013 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Adventurer Geoff Notkin Speaking at Explorers Club in New York City on October 21
World-renowned meteorite hunter Geoff Notkin will join an exclusive list this month, when he is interviewed live on stage for The Explorers Club “Exploring Legends” series. The interview session will be led by Jim Clash, a fellow and director at The Explorers Club and a seasoned... - October 15, 2013 - Aerolite Meteorites, LLC
Leading Edge Coworking Space Launches Monthly Touring Cowork Day in Dallas
Cowork It Out! Will Gather Coworkers from Across Dallas to Unite the Coworking Community & Promote the Benefits of a Collaborative Work Environment The Grove Dallas has announced a new monthly touring event called Cowork It Out!, inviting members of the Dallas coworking community and digital... - October 15, 2013 - The Grove Dallas Coworking
Educator Turned Entrepreneur Named Finalist in 10th Annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business
Julie Seal, a former first grade teacher and founder and President of Mirus Promotions, was named a finalist in the Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Business Services–10 or Less Employees category in the 10th annual Stevie® Awards for Women in Business. She will ultimately be a Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner. - October 14, 2013 - Mirus Agency
In Focus Brands Announces StartUp Weekend Saratoga 2 at Skidmore College
In Focus Brands, as lead organizer and sponsor, announces the 2nd StartUp Weekend-Saratoga being held November 1-3, 2013 at Skidmore College. The opening Friday event will be held in the Tang Museum. - October 12, 2013 - In Focus Brands
L&H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC to Deliver HVAC Smart Chip in North Carolina
The owners of L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC, an HVAC Business Consulting Company, formed a partnership with AirConergy LLC to be the Exclusive North Carolina Distributor of the HVAC Smart Chip. The HVAC Smart Chip is designed for easy retrofit to residential and commercial HVAC systems,... - October 11, 2013 - L & H Dynamic Business Solutions LLC
LOFTwall Announces New Program to Showcase Innovative Materials
“LOFTwall Approved” Will Streamline the Selection Process for Designers. - October 11, 2013 - LOFTwall
Kickstarter Accepts Get Cranking Made-for-TV Pilot Campaign; Media Mogal Nyhl Henson Joins Advisory
The Createyourself.com team is creating a made-for-TV pilot that will take the everyday person with an extraordinary idea through the Customer Development process created by Steve Blank and his exposure to thousands of experienced startups from all over the world. Combined with the Customer Development process, they also use Eric Ries’ The Lean Startup model to build upon vetting the idea and the Business Model Canvas of Alex Osterwalder and Yves Pigenur. - October 10, 2013 - Createyourself.com
DUECO, Inc. Earns Business of the Year Award
Utility Equipment and Service Provider Recognized with the 2013 Waukesha County Executive’s Business of the Year Award. - October 10, 2013 - Dueco, Inc.
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Raleigh, North Carolina
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Raleigh in December 2013 - October 10, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Money Journal Poll Shows Majority Work to be Wealthy
A new Money Journal poll shows that the over-whelming majority of respondents are working hard with hopes to be wealthy. - October 10, 2013 - Money Journal
BC Company Celebrates 40 Years in Style
Friday, September 13th brought 200 friends and customers of Kryton International Inc. to their Vancouver headquarters. - October 10, 2013 - Kryton International Inc
USA Network Founder Kay Koplovitz to be a Featured Speaker at the IMPACT Leadership 21 Summit
Business Leaders Convene October 10 in New York to Discuss How to Elevate Women to Highest Levels of Leadership and Influence - October 09, 2013 - Koplovitz & Company LLC.
Law Offices of Heath D. Harte, LLC Announce New Location
Leading Criminal Defense Attorney and Personal Injury Attorney Opens a New Office in Stamford, Connecticut - October 07, 2013 - Law Offices of Heath D. Harte, LLC
The Avant-Guide Institute's Daniel Levine: The Biggest Thing in Tech Has Nothing to do with Technology
The celebrated trends speaker talks about the crowd-sourced funding craze. - October 07, 2013 - Daniel Levine
VAQUA Launched Crowdfunding Campaign to Fund Its New Product "INFINITE," a Refreshing Energy Drink
INFINITE® an energy drink born in the UK by a startup "VAQUA," Launched a campaign to crowdfund the product on indiegogo.com. - October 06, 2013 - VAQUA Beverages
Self Storage Profits, Inc. Announces Dates for Private Money & Syndication 3-Day Live Event
Self Storage Profits, Inc. will host it's next Private Money & Syndication Summit on Nov. 1st - 3rd, Downtown Indianapolis at the Columbia club. - October 05, 2013 - Self Storage Investing
Dallas Small Business Consultant Shay Banks Hosts a Workshop for Entrepreneurs
Small business owners and entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business can attend a workshop that gives tips on marketing. - October 05, 2013 - Shay Banks
Legislature Honors Reviva Labs for Aiding U.S. Soldiers
For aid to American troops overseas, and for other public services, Reviva Labs, Haddonfield, N.J., has been honored by the full Legislature of the State of New Jersey. The honor was in a joint legislative resolution recently by the Senate and General Assembly, and signed by both the President of... - October 04, 2013 - Reviva Labs
iGoogle Closes in 30 Days, Over 15 Million Users to be Affected
Google is shutting down iGoogle in 30 days & leave an estimated 15 million without their homepage. Google remains ambiguous while thousands complain on the Google Product Forums. To fill this gap, many alternatives exist, some complex while others simple and intuitive, that offer a faster and cleaner experience than even iGoogle itself. Now is the time to tell your iGoogle-using friends to move on. - October 02, 2013 - STARTME.com
Hyginex Hand Hygiene Compliance Solution Will be an Exhibitor at IDWeek 2013(TM)
Hyginex Will be Located at Booth 517; Featuring Unique Hand Hygiene Compliance Technology - October 02, 2013 - Hyginex
Media Funding Group Announces $1.7 Million Advertising Funding Commitment to Baristas Coffee Company Inc.
Media Funding Group, a NWBB Inc. company, headquartered in Washougal, WA, announced today that they have committed to supply Baristas Coffee Company Inc. (OTCPK:BCCI) with $1.7 million in advertising campaign funding. About Baristas Coffee Company (BCCI): Headquartered in the Seattle, Washington... - October 02, 2013 - NWBB Inc.
Silver Fox CEO Promotes Entrepreneurism to Students
Nick Michaelson, CEO of Silver Fox, a leading UK manufacturer of labelling solutions, was one of four successful businesspeople who discussed entrepreneurship with some 100 Year 12 business students at Burlington Danes Academy in West London, at the end of September, at an event organised by the... - October 02, 2013 - Silver Fox
Next Generation Social Media Platform Sweeping the Globe - Naaraa.com
It's all in one architecture (Family/Friends, Social, Professional), private, separation, secure, user profit sharing and with over 5 million hits and thousands of users registered in the month of September alone, Naaraa.com is very quickly becoming a powerful force in Social Media. - September 30, 2013 - Naaraa.com / Naaraa LLC.
United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Links Students with Leading Mentors, Tools, and Prizes via New Startup Competition "USASBE Launch!"
USASBE Launch! (www.usasbelaunch.org) is a student startup competition, open to any student from any discipline from any school anywhere in the world. World class tools and industry-leading mentors are coming together to bridge the the gap between an idea and a feasible business opportunity. - September 30, 2013 - USASBE Launch
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas Launches Summerlin Home Division
The Ballen Group of Keller Williams Realty Las Vegas launches Summerlin Home Division. Although The Ballen Group has always worked and lived in Summerlin, this is a new central focus. - September 30, 2013 - Ballen Brands
Pothi.com Announces Sketch Writing Contest "Draw Them Up"
The contest, in which participants have to write about a person they know well, is aimed at providing a platform for aspiring as well as established writers to showcase their talent. - September 30, 2013 - Pothi.com
Pigskin Brewing Co. Throws for Touchdown with CrowdBrewed Crowdfunding
In CrowdBrewed’s maiden soft launch, Pigskin Brewing Company out of Columbus, OH scores big reaching its target goal and beyond with $15,020 through reward crowdfunding. Slated for late fall of 2013, Pigskin will open its doors to a 17,000+ square foot building with a custom built, state of... - September 29, 2013 - CrowdBrewed.com, LLC
New York Times Best-Selling, Author, Dan Schawbel Holds Book Signing at UNiCOMM 2013
On Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Dan Schawbel keynote speaker for the UNiCOMM 2013 Summit will host a book signing for his new book, "Promote Yourself: The New Rules For Career Success." Dan’s book was released on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. - September 28, 2013 - DPN Group, LLC
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in Downtown Pittsburgh in December 2013. - September 27, 2013 - BusinesSuites