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Regional Banking Leader Takes the Helm at Alliance Bank & Trust
Alliance Bank & Trust, a North Carolina community bank with branches in Gastonia, Shelby, and Kings Mountain, announced its board of directors has chosen Mr. Don Harrison to lead their team. Pending regulatory approval, Mr. Harrison will serve as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. - April 03, 2013 - Alliance Bank & Trust
Work Truck Show 2013 Green Award Goes to Odyne Systems
Odyne Receives 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show Green Award for Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application - April 02, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
International Trade Organization -- New Import/Export Organization Caters to Wholesalers, Retailers and Manufactures
Anti-aging products and anti-aging treatment company, Forest Pure, is one of the first to join and benefit from the organization. The Import/Export Organization helps companies sell their products worldwide. - April 01, 2013 - Import/Export Organizaton
How to Create Websites
How to Create a Website - A Beginners Guide to Online Real Estate - April 01, 2013 - Business Resolutions
SBA Launches New Website
The (SBA) Small Businesses of America recently launched its newly designed website, www.sbamember.com. The new website serves as a navigation portal to the many programs for small business owners, the self-employed and home based businesses across America. As members arrive at the site, the webpage... - April 01, 2013 - SBA Small Businesses of America
Traklight Introduces New Features to Compete with Cloud Storage
Traklight’s IP Vault now offers secure multiuser options and user-friendly organization tools. - March 30, 2013 - Traklight
Merchant Solutions Group Has Milestone Month in March
Merchant Solutions Group (MSG), a leading provider of Merchant Cash Advances (MCA), announces a major corporate milestone: March 2013 was the largest sales month since inception. The company was founded in 2006 by Billy Morrissey whose love of the industry forced him to open up his own company. The... - March 29, 2013 - Merchant Solutions Group
Domino Effect Productions, LLC Produces Multiple Videos for PEX 2013 Conference at Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida
Domino Effect Productions, LLC is pleased to announce that the Company has filmed & completed a series of edits for the week-long conference for PEX 2013 at Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida. - March 29, 2013 - Domino Effect Productions, LLC
The Chief Visionary Hits Another Pivotal Milestone with Visionary People
Since launching the Strategic Business Development and Marketing company in February 2007 Natasha Davis-Bowen has kept the Visionary People moving. Helping businesses grow through the use of strategy, innovation, technology and execution is the company's specialty. Now she and her team hit another pivotal milestone starting April 1st, 2013. - March 28, 2013 - Visionary People
KOSBE/TSBDC & Kingsport Chamber Recruiting Small Businesses for East Tennessee Government Contracting Event
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) in collaboration with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) and the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Y-12 National Security Complex’s new Uranium Processing Facility (UPF), the... - March 28, 2013 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
GIC Invests $50m in ePlanet Portfolio Company Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa
Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC) will invest $50 million in ePanet Capital portfolio company Virgin Mobile Middle East & Africa (VMMEA), the fastest growing regional mobile telecommunications group headquartered in Dubai. VMMEA is the undisputed leader in the Mobile Virtual Network Operator... - March 27, 2013 - ePlanet Capital
Vancouver Tech Startup Represents Canada in Hong Kong Trade Mission
Muprime Technology Inc announced today that it will be joining the Canadian Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Trade Mission to Hong Kong in an effort to diversify its business into Hong Kong, Mainland China, and the Asian market. - March 27, 2013 - Muprime Technology Inc.
Invaluable New Book for Entrepreneurs - Essential Assistant in Every Stage of Business Development
The business attorney Ekaterina Mouratova, Esq. publishes an invaluable legal guidance book for entrepreneurs and anybody who may be involved in business transactions and operations - Business Law for Entrepreneurs. A Legal Guide to Doing Business in the United States. The book covers a full range of legal matters related to business practices, from start-up to every stage of a company’s life-cycle. - March 26, 2013 - The Law Firm of Ekaterina Mouratova, PLLC
Growing Technology Commercialization: University of Kansas Moving Innovation from the Laboratory to the Marketplace
The University of Kansas is moving innovations from the laboratory to the marketplace at breakneck speed. Julie Goonewardene, President of KU Technology Commercialization Center, announced five researchers were awarded $50,000 each to further their research, research includes 1) medical delivery methods; 2) protein-based drugs for Parkinson's Disease; 3) new drugs for multiple sclerosis; 4) slide and tissue block valet system; 5) and solar panel detectors and sensors. - March 26, 2013 - The University of Kansas Center for Technology Commercialization
President and CEO of Professional Options Named to International Top SMB 150 List
Doña Keating selected among worldwide SMB IT channel influencers. - March 25, 2013 - DonaKeating.com
Entrepreneur Kimberly Martinez is Ms. Mompreneur 2013. She is CEO of Bonitas International, Home of the BooJee Beads Brand of Beaded Lanyards and Badge Reel Jewelry.
Bonitas International CEO and entrepreneur Kimberly Martinez was crowned Ms. Mompreneur 2013 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL last week. The Ohio business owner, whose company produces and distributes fashion ID jewelry that includes the BooJee Beads brand of beaded lanyards and badge reels, is a former Fortune 50 executive. - March 25, 2013 - Bonitas International
Women’s Business Development Center-Minnesota Seventh Annual Celebration of Success & 10th Anniversary Held on March 5
Local women entrepreneurs and supporters of women’s economic development honored for their achievements and success. - March 21, 2013 - Women's Business Development Center
CPX Interactive Sponsors Entrepreneurship Competition at Hofstra University
CPX to Award $75,000 in Prizes to Those with the Best Concept and Business Plan - March 20, 2013 - CPXi
Commerce Science Announces New Division Leading E-Commerce Provider Agrees to Establish New J/V Company with a Leading Marketing Firm
Commerce Science announces creation of TechDogs in partnership with M3 Digital (M3SM), introducing a combined eCommerce and Network Marketing solution for distributed organizations like franchises. - March 20, 2013 - Commerce Science Corporation
Accelerate Genius Coaching and Mentoring Program Now Accepting Registrations for Startup Businesses
Accelerate Genius seeks to help exceptional entrepreneurs build great startup businesses here in Oklahoma. All startup businesses accepted into the coaching and mentoring program will have access to over $100,000 worth of perks and incentives. Submit registrations at http://accelerategenius.com/services-2/ Accelerate Genius will offer two programs: the 12-week coaching program for all kinds of startup businesses, and an intense mentorship driven, seed stage startup accelerator later in 2013. - March 20, 2013 - Accelerate Genius
Business Start-Up Competition 2013 - Business Plan Competition
The third successful year of Marketest’s Business Start-Up Competition, with market research prizes available. Enter the competition online. - March 20, 2013 - Marketest (Netetude UK Ltd)
CPEhr Announces Health Insurance Renewal Rates Significantly Below California Trends for Second Straight Year
For the second year in a row, Professional Employer Organization CPEhr announces renewal rates on its primary large group plan significantly lower than average health care premium increases experienced statewide. - March 19, 2013 - CPE HR, Inc.
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. Establishes Partnership with GE Lighting
The Westchester-based company 1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. has received the distinction of Authorized Dealer and Distributor of GE Lighting Products, placing them at the forefront of the lighting industry. - March 19, 2013 - 1-800 NY BULBS
Luxury Estate Realtor Levay Smith Announces New Full Service Brokerage in Palm Beach-Luxury Elite Properties
Luxury Estate Broker Levay Smith describes his company as a "one stop luxury real estate company specializing in luxury home sales around Palm Beach and its neighboring Inter coastal Waterways." - March 17, 2013 - Luxury Elite Properties
Hey Snails to Join Industry Luminaries at Game Developers Conference 2013
Independent game developer Hey Snails Inc. to take part in "the world’s largest game industry event"; industry giants Blizzard Entertainment, Zynga, Ubisoft, among other participants. - March 17, 2013 - Hey Snails Inc.
Get Ready for Shark Tank Teleseminar Hosted by PR Expert, Entrepreneur and Speaker Lisa Elia
Entrepreneur, PR Expert & Speaker Lisa Elia will host the free “Get Ready for Shark Tank Teleseminar” with Financial Expert Dean Erickson, on 3/20 at 5 p.m. Pacific/8 p.m. Eastern. The call will help people who want to prepare for investor meetings and other important business presentations. For more information and to register for the call, visit www.GetReadyForSharkTank.com - March 17, 2013 - Elia Erickson Consulting
Pi Day for Nerds: Ozeal Knows When to Promote Nerd Culture
Recent London-based startup Ozeal Glasses worked out with creative ideas in marketing. They advocated celebrating Pi Day to promote their nerd culture. Besides launching the latest glasses for nerds, Ozeal spared no effort to gain attention through social media. Why for nerds? Why Pi Day? How did Ozeal do that? Perhaps you have already been puzzled. Let’s just find out how nerdy Ozeal is. - March 15, 2013 - Ozeal Glasses
BusinesSuites Announces Expansion to Gaithersburg, Maryland
New Flexible Workspace Option for Entrepreneurs, Professionals and Fortune 1000 Companies to Open in June 2013. - March 15, 2013 - BusinesSuites
Accelerate Genius Accepting Program Registrations - Regional Consulting and Business Accelerator to Cultivate Entrepreneurs
Startup entrepreneurs seeking to expand their companies may complete registrations for Accelerate Genius’ mentoring and coaching program starting April 2013. Submit registrations via http://accelerategenius.com/static/join/. The coaching program cost for each startup business is $1495. - March 14, 2013 - Accelerate Genius
Joe Dalum Named President of the Green Truck Association
Looks Forward to Serving the GTA in This Important Time of Green Technology Growth - March 13, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Beverly Bond Headlines Jon Quick Select's 4th Annual Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards
On Friday, March 22, 2013, Jon Quick Select honors 7 oustanding rising female stars of color in another star studded edition of Beauty and the Beat: Heroines of Excellence Awards, the ultimate fundraising party. In its 4th year of existence, along with honoring our "Heroines," they will be presenting Black Girls Rock Inc. Founder, DJ Beverly Bond, with their inaugural "Iconic Sister" Award! All proceeds go to the Hip Hop Loves Foundation. www.hiphoploves.com - March 13, 2013 - Jon Quick Select
Buckhead Betties Sponsors 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Summit
Buckhead Betties announced its sponsorship of the 3rd Annual Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by the Junior League of Greensboro, to be held March 22, 2013. - March 13, 2013 - The Buckhead Betties
Influencer™ Launches on Salesforce.com's AppExchange, the World's Most-Popular Marketplace for Business Apps; Customers Can Now Automate the Development of Influence Maps
Businesses tap into the power of social and mobile cloud technologies to transform the way they connect with customers, partners and employees. - March 12, 2013 - Influencer
VStock Transfer to Co-Sponsor the Upcoming Marcum MicroCap Conference
VStock Transfer, LLC (www.vstocktransfer.com) a full service stock transfer agent recognized for providing best-in-class service combined with a cost savings structure, today announced that it will be a co-sponsor of the Marcum MicroCap Conference on March 30th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in NYC. The... - March 12, 2013 - Vstock Transfer, LLC
Black Business Women Network Offers Free Business Teleseminars
You will gain information and learn tips which people pay thousands of dollars to acquire. - March 12, 2013 - e-BlackWomenNetwork
eMediaCampaigns, Beauty Supply Institute Announce Collaborative Partnership
Under the agreement, eMediaCampaigns! will provide commercial speaking solutions for (BSI) Beauty Supply Institute. BSI, and its founder, adjunct professor, Devin Robinson, will introduce eMediaCampaigns! next generation packages to attendees beginning in Spring, 2013. - March 11, 2013 - eMediaCampaigns!
St. Louis Business to Adopt a Young Entrepreneur
go!celerator to mentor, provide free resources for one year. - March 11, 2013 - goBRANDgo!
Odyne Systems Showcased Unique New Walk-In Van Hybrid Power Application at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show
U.S. Department of Energy Director of Vehicle Technologies Program Met with New GTA President, Joe Dalum, to Learn More About Odyne Plug-In Systems - March 09, 2013 - Odyne Systems, LLC
Canada Post Launches Easy-to-Use Online Address Validation Platform
AddressComplete one of growing portfolio of digital initiatives designed to enhance the customer experience. - March 09, 2013 - PCA Predict
Proforma Design Management Receives Centurion Award at Regional Meeting
George and Kimberlie Klare, Owners of Proforma Design Management, a print and promotional products provider, were recently recognized with a Centurion Award at the 2013 Proforma Regional Meeting in Dallas, TX. The Klare’s earned the Centurion Award for increasing their sales by more than... - March 09, 2013 - Proforma
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. Launches New Electrical Contracting Division
1-800 NY BULBS, Ltd. launches a brand new electrical contracting division, supervised by seasoned electricians Joseph DelVecchio Jr. and Sr. The company's new branch will offer comprehensive electrical services, increasing 1-800 NY BULBS' ever-expanding platform in the New York Metropolitan Area. - March 08, 2013 - 1-800 NY BULBS
Share2Meet Opening Event "Redefining Networking" April 11, 2013
On April 11th, 2013 Share2Meet will kick-off with an opening event. - March 08, 2013 - Share2Meet
SMART Prospecting That Works Every Time - Release Date Set; Sales Professionals Win More Clients with Fewer Cold Calls
SMART Prospecting blends proven, classic sales techniques with the latest technology and mobile apps to help sales professionals in any industry, business owners and entrepreneurs find prospects more quickly, understand them more fully and make the sale more efficiently so that they make more money. - March 07, 2013 - Sales Sense Solutions, Inc.
jobsDB Singapore Jobseeker Report Reveals Singapore as a Nation of “Change Seekers”
On the constant lookout for new opportunities anytime and at anyplace, Singapore workers are fast becoming a nation of "change seekers" rather than just jobseekers. This is especially so in this increasingly connected world resulting from the rapid growth of mobile communications. A... - March 06, 2013 - jobsDB Singapore
Discovering Your Business’ Worth Through Topo.ly Online Mapping
Business owners realize the real value of their businesses when they use reliable business intelligence tools. Topo.ly is a BI tool engaged in providing valuable help to analyze data through online mapping. - March 06, 2013 - Topo.ly
Marketing Leader Consumer Acquisitions Expands Into Two New Markets
Consumer Acquisitions, wants to congratulate Craig Walker and Sarah Fox on their recent promotion to Management. Craig and Sarah are part of the reason Consumer Acquisitions has been growing despite a weak economy. Craig, Sarah, and the client base for CAI are expanding from the Maumee, OH area to Findlay/Lima, OH and Harrisburg, PA March 2013. In addition, this upcoming quarter, CAI will be launching new programs to continue their major presence in some of the country’s largest retailers. - March 06, 2013 - Consumer Acquisitions
How Many Entrepreneurs Would Like to Hear "You’ve Got Funds"?
Check out the latest projects at www.youvegotfunds.com & help these entrepreneurs find funding. - March 06, 2013 - YouveGotFunds
Bringing the Opportunity of Doing Global Business to the Heart of Atlanta
Micro-Businesses are venturing out to engage global business more and more these days. The opportunities and collaboration that happen through globalization are instrumental in the growth of Micro-Businesses. Once the business community gains more knowledge they can make globalization of business more profitable. VP Media will bring three of the most influential leaders in the Global Business Industry for the business community to learn from and connect with. - March 06, 2013 - Visionary People
The Entrepreneur's Way by Creative Interventions is Bringing Barbara Winter's Joyfully Jobless Workshops to the USM-Gulf Park Campus
Barbara Winter, self employment advocate, editor/publisher, author of Making a Living Without a Job and teacher will present three of her favorite Joyfully Jobless Workshops on March 22 and 23. Participants will learn new ideas, information and options for self employment. Barbara believes that the increase of persons becoming self employed is about their desire for independence and adventure. Others have an idea and others consider their longevity with meaningful work taking place. - March 05, 2013 - The Entrepreneur's Way by Creative Interventions
Barrington IL Real Estate Firm Announces Buy Out, Acquires New Office
A local real estate firm has announced a buy out and expansion to better serve their growing clients of home buyers and home sellers. The Prudential office in downtown Barrington is now Prudential Visions Realty (www.besthomebrokers.com) and has acquired a real estate office in Spring Grove. - March 05, 2013 - Prudential Visions Realty