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Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School for Existing Businesses
TSBDC at ETSU and KOSBE will host a free Small Business Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 22 from 6 - 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, 400 Clinchfield Street, Ste. 100, downtown Kingsport. Primarily, the Small Business Fall Night School provides free training, networking... - May 02, 2012 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
MTR Gaming Group Launches New Players Club
MTR Gaming Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: MNTG) today announced the introduction of a new enhanced player loyalty program for all of its properties. - May 01, 2012 - MTR
Finding Time’s Solo-E Certified Expert Celebrates National Coaching Day
Local Time Management Expert and Master Coach shares ideas to get the most out of coaching. - April 30, 2012 - Finding Time
Flexo Plate Digital Open House 2012 a Success
In order to mark the launch of Southeast Asia’s first Flat-Top-Dot technology, Flexo Plate Digital hosted its first ever Open House in April 17, 2012 – and the day was a massive success. As part of the event, with the generous support of flexographic partners across the industry, Flexo... - April 30, 2012 - Flexo Plate Digital
AstraQom Participates in 2012 International CTIA Wireless Exhibition and Media Partnership
AstraQom, a Canadian voIP, Internet protocol communications provider and mobile applications development company, will participate in a media partnership with Techistan and DIDX to promote 2012 International CTIA Wireless Conference May 8 - 10 at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA. The exhibit number is 4853 in the same row as the Corporate Philanthropy Pavilion in Hall E. The group will also capture photos and video interviews to showcase the empowering CTIA Wireless. - April 28, 2012 - AstraQom
Businesses, Nonprofits: Get Your Email Opened with Tools from Ventureneer Webinar
Don’t let your marketing email become spam. Learn how to be welcomed in customers' inboxes. - April 27, 2012 - Ventureneer
New John Spencer Ellis Video Interview of Personal Training Expert Greg Justice Offers Latest Tips and Secrets to Success for Personal Fitness Trainers
In a free online video interview, fitness expert John Spencer Ellis interviews personal training pro Greg Justice about his new book. “Treadside Manner” is available now. - April 26, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
DIDX Members Exhibit at 2012 CTIA Wireless in New Orleans May 8-10
DIDX, world's largest and most recommended wholesale direct inward dialing phone number marketplace, will exhibit at booth 4853 during 2012 CTIA Wireless Conference from May 8 - 10 in New Orleans, LA. It also is participating in a media partnership with industry friends. - April 26, 2012 - Super Technologies, Inc. DIDX
14th Annual Child Care Business Expo Presented by the Women’s Business Development Center to be Held June 2
Expo provides child care entrepreneurs access to creative solutions to today’s business issues and to a much-needed network of resources and support. - April 26, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Sustainability Equals an Increase in Profits: Accelerating Revenue Generation for Businesses in Santa Monica
City of Santa Monica joins the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Santa Monica College (SMC) to ramp up the growing demand from consumers for transparency in validating local businesses as leaders in environmentally-friendly business practices. - April 25, 2012 - Small Business Development Center Santa Monica College
Perfect for College Students & the Unemployed, New Directory Features Over 670 Work-from-Home Opportunities
The Angels of Mercy Foundation work-from-home directory contains 42 pages of information about over 670 firms, including links for immediate access. Also included is a 17 page paid survey work directory. - April 25, 2012 - Angels of Mercy Foundation
POS Portal’s P2 CRM Solution Wins 2012 Technology Innovation Award
POS Portal, Inc. (www.P2Office.com), the industry leading provider of end-to-end customer relationship management (CRM) software for merchant acquiring, won the “Technology Innovation Award” at the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) 2012 Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. ETA's Awards and Recognition committee in conjunction with the ETA Technology Committee selected POS Portal's P2 ISO Office CRM (P2) as the winner of this year’s coveted Technology Innovation Award. - April 24, 2012 - POS Portal
Global Assist Me Launches to Make Life Easier
Birgit King today announced the launch of Global Assist Me (www.GlobalAssistMe.com). Global Assist Me will change the way you live, the way you use your smart phone and will relieve the stresses of everyday life. Global Assist Me is a nationwide service helping consumers and busy professionals get their busy lives in order with a team of trained representatives. Global Assist Me uses mobile applications to keep customers in touch and all the details straight. - April 24, 2012 - Global Assist Me
Women’s Business Development Center Programs in May for Women Business Owners
Programs support and accelerate Women’s Business Ownership and strengthen the impact of women on the economy - April 22, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Dan Zimanski Teaches the Pest Control Industry the Power of the 5 Ways
Mandeville, Louisiana ActionCOACH featured at industry convention and PCT Magazine - April 22, 2012 - ActionCOACH
New Training Video Q&A Offers Insight on Launching a Fitness Career; Celebrity Fitness Expert John Spencer Ellis Answers Student Questions in Online Video
In a brand-new online training video, fitness expert John Spencer Ellis answers questions from personal training students. Topics covered include getting started, challenges, education and more. - April 21, 2012 - John Spencer Ellis Fitness & Personal Development
GiGse Announces Startup Launchpad Finalists
Facebook, GamesBeat, Trinity Ventures, The Raine Group and others join GiGse all-star line up. - April 20, 2012 - NVPR
"From Starving to Striving" the Business Side of Art Offers Business Training, Coaching & Grant Funding to Artists & Entertainers
“From Starving to Striving” Entrepreneurship Program for Artists is a focused curriculum designed to assist individual artists of all disciplines (visual, musicians, writers, media, theater, performing arts and culinary) in expanding their foundation, strengthening their business skills, both in/out of the classroom. - April 19, 2012 - Rainbow Marketing Inc Dba Global Business Development Center
Negotiation Expert Dr. Matthew Cronin of George Mason University School of Management, to Join Host Chris Efessiou on "Straightup with Chris" Show
Dr. Matthew Cronin, Associate Professor of Management at George Mason University, and a negotiations expert currently authoring a textbook on the subject, to appear on the “StraightUp with Chris: Real Talk on Business and Parenthood™” radio show with Chris Efessiou on VoiceAmerica’s Radio Network. - April 19, 2012 - Chris Efessiou & Team Companies
Are SMBs Outsourcing Their Way to Average?
Vappingo.com Provides Four Reasons Why Businesses May Wish to Avoid the Wisdom of Crowds - April 19, 2012 - Vappingo.com
Sale On Beauty Launches an Eyelash Extension Company "Miracle Lashes"
International health and beauty company Sale On Beauty, has had a presence in Australia for several years, and is well known as a leader in the beauty industry. Acknowledging the importance of the beauty market, the company has now launched an Eyelash Extension Company "Miracle... - April 18, 2012 - Sale On Beauty
AstraQom Virtual Receptionist Service to Promote Small Business 24/7 Professional Presence
AstraQom, a trail-blazing provider of telecommunications and VoIP services for the small business sector, announces the launch of Virtual Receptionist option for hosted PBX, a cloud-based communications service. The new add-on gives SMBs and other organizations a more professional, 24/7 connected... - April 18, 2012 - AstraQom
Cleocat-Fashion, Top Wholesale Fashion Seller in South-East Asia, Announces Significant Product Lineup Expansion
Cleocat Fashion, the top online wholesale fashion seller of Korean Fashion clothing in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia, announces significant expansion of its product lineup. - April 18, 2012 - Cleocat-Fashion
Max Borges Agency Partners with Kickstarter Technology Projects
Max Borges Agency works on Aqua Tek S, Galileo, JuiceTank, LIL KIKR, CordCruncher, and Zooka projects to raise initial investments via crowdfunding site Kickstarter.com - April 18, 2012 - Max Borges Agency
New Missouri Technology VC Fund Led by Missouri Entrepreneurs
Cultivation Capital is a new early-stage venture capital firm investing in early stage technology companies in Missouri. The Cultivation Capital team is led by experienced entrepreneurs Brian Matthews, Peter Esparrago, Jim McKelvey and Rick Holton, Jr., who have a combined track record of more than 25 companies started, over $200 million raised and multiple exits. The firm was holding its first investment committee meeting on April 17, and will announce its first investments soon. - April 18, 2012 - Cultivation Capital
NY Entrepreneur Week Returns with Ground Breaking Entrepreneur Walk Hosted by Fox News’ Amilya Antonetti "We Are Not the 1%. We Are Not the 99%. We Are the Difference."
Entrepreneur Week (EW) is a global platform that acts as a catalyst to support entrepreneurs on all aspects of the business lifecycle. Seasoned and aspiring entrepreneurs, thought leaders and early-stage investors attend EW events in order to learn, share and grow into better business owners. More than an organization, EW is a movement dedicated to breaking down silos among business owners, government entities, educators and the media to support and nurture entrepreneurship on a global scale. - April 18, 2012 - New York Entrepreneur Week
Pitusa Boho Chic Summer Collection Reaches Out by Slashing Shipping Costs
While bringing the Collection to Europe, Pitusa’s founder, Clara Lago said: “We are reaching out to boho chic fashionistas worldwide by slashing shipping costs and offering free shipping for orders of US$200 through our internet store.” The Summer Collection includes Long backless dress, Monroe, Polka dotted hot pants, Romper, Neon skirt, Inca kimono, Kaftan w/ bollitas and Inca bikini, among others. Meanwhile, the Inca Abaya and mini-skirt and the Peace Tank continue to be must-wears. - April 15, 2012 - Pitusa Fashion
The Islington Chamber and Camden Business Network Want to Get Businesses Funded
In this tough economic climate, it's more difficult than ever before for small businesses to find funding to grow. Many SMEs lack confidence in the banking system to approach their local banks for bank loans. On the 18th April The ICoC and Camden Business Network are proud to present a high impact... - April 14, 2012 - Islington Chamber of Commerce
All Systems Go for the Kiddo-Prenuer Bazaar: the Bazaar to Teach Kids About Entrepreneurship
April signals the end of classes and the official start of the Summer season. With the onset of the heat and lots of available free time at one’s disposal, the word is also synonymous with vacations and weekend getaways to beaches and tourist spots. At first, kids may find the first few weeks... - April 14, 2012 - MD Juan Enterprises
CleanLots.com Teaches How to Pick Up More Income This Year Cleaning Parking Lots
Brian Winch offers new book and coaching teaching others how to own a profitable parking lot cleaning business. - April 13, 2012 - Winch Enterprises
Federal Labs, Industry to Meet in Pittsburgh to Foster Technology Transfer
The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC), which works to bring government research to the private sector, will hold its 2012 national meeting in Pittsburgh from April 30-May 3. More than 400 federal and industry technology transfer professionals, patent attorneys, licensing... - April 12, 2012 - Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC)
Independent Start-Up to Craft Game for Hugely Popular Web-Comic, Dr. McNinja
The immensely popular Web-Comic character is making his way to the world of Video Games with the help of start-up independent game developer, Fat Cat Gameworks. The project will be released as a free to play mobile and web-based "platform" style game. The game will allow players to follow the good Doctor's surreal adventures on any iOS or Android device. - April 11, 2012 - Fat Cat Gameworks
Uniastrum Strikes Up Partnership with Khabarovsk Region Guarantee Fund
The Bank is now one of a number of credit institutions collaborating with the Fund on its small business loan guarantee program. Under the agreement, the Fund undertakes to guarantee Uniastrum-issued loans up to a total Rb 36 mn. - April 11, 2012 - Uniastrum Bank
Upstate NY Startup Shows What Ithaca Has to Offer
Upstate NY startup, HasToOffer, has selected Ithaca as its latest target market for expansion. The startup created a web-based marketplace intended to put a fresh spin on local classifieds and online auction websites. - April 11, 2012 - HasToOffer
ABAOC Announces Small Business Development Day on April 19 in Anaheim
Asian Business Association of Orange County is hosting Small Business Development Day on April 19 at Anaheim Marriott. Over 250 Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs, Start-ups and Growing Businesses will participate in an engaging conference that highlights live workshops, seminars, keynotes, networking and exhibition. - April 10, 2012 - Asian Business Association Orange County
Hart Rank Associates Announces the Formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology
Hart Rank Associates Announces the formation of Med-Pulse and Licensing Agreement with Florida Institute of Technology for Skin Cancer Laser Detection Patented Technology. The technology enables the development of a laser-based system to be used in doctor’s offices and specialty imaging centers to detect the presence of skin cancer cells in a patient. The in office laser-based system will reduce and/or replace painful, costly & time-consuming biopsies. - April 10, 2012 - Hart Rank Associates
Rentricity Awarded NYSERDA Funding to Develop Wastewater Energy Recovery Designs for NYCDEP Facilities
Rentricity Inc., the New York City-based renewable energy company, has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to develop energy recovery product designs for wastewater treatment plants. Rentricity will be working with the New York City... - April 10, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
BusinessOpportunity.com Establishes New Worldwide Headquarters
BusinessOpportunity.com today announced the opening of its new worldwide headquarters location at 720 N. Franklin Street in Chicago, Ill. The move is designed to ensure the company has ample room to not only accommodate its ever-increasing customer base, but also its growing staff and their... - April 07, 2012 - BusinessOpportunity.com
Free SEO Webinar: How to Increase Sales for Small Business with SEO
The Promodo company, which has been offering search engine marketing services (SEO, SEM, PPC) for 8 years at the European and world market, is providing a free webinar entitled “How to increase sales for small business with Search Engines Optimization.” - April 07, 2012 - Promodo
Groups International Set to Soft Launch iGroupAdvisor Consultants
iGroupAdvisor Consultants Helping Businesses and Business Professionals Achieve Optimal Performance - April 06, 2012 - Groups International
Women’s Business Development Center Programs for April Support, Accelerate Women’s Business Ownership
Center provides a continuum of business development services to prospective and established women entrepreneurs including counseling, training, financial, certification and procurement assistance. - April 06, 2012 - Women's Business Development Center
Broward SCORE, Hispanic Unity Celebrate First-Ever Spanish Graduating Class from Its Business Boot Camp
Broward SCORE now partners with Hispanic Unity of Florida to offer business workshops for South Florida's Spanish speaking residents. - April 06, 2012 - Broward SCORE
New Website Lets Small Businesses Name Their Price for Health Benefits
ZaneBenefits.com Teaches Small Businesses, Brokers, and CPAs New Health Benefits Options - April 05, 2012 - Zane Benefits
Another Shop Closing Down in Sarsfield Street, Limerick
Seoidín Jewellery and Giftware at 6 Sarsfield Street, Limerick is closing down due to lack of traffic driven to that area leaving one retail shop only in the street. - April 05, 2012 - Seoidin Ltd
AzCa Embroidery Continues April Fools Day Tradition with Annual Video Marketing Campaign
AzCa Embroidery & Screen Printing, a contract apparel decoration small business, continues its April Fools Day marketing campaign this year with a new video that introduces X-ray screen printing ink. When Russ Kazmierczak, Jr. became the Marketing Coordinator for AzCa in January 2010, creating... - April 04, 2012 - AzCa Embroidery, Inc.
CPX Interactive Creates Advertising Technology Incubator to Support and Grow Industry Start-Ups
Digital media entrepreneurs can make their case for early funding and resources. - April 03, 2012 - CPXi
Passerby Announces "Pay What You Choose" Pricing
Passerby, a new crowdfunding platform exclusive to film, announces that for the first 20 films to go into funding, filmmakers will be able to choose what percentage they pay for the service. - April 03, 2012 - Passerby
MD Now Urgent Care Welcomes Growth Capital Investment with Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc.
MD Now Medical Centers Welcomes Growth Capital Investment Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. invests in leading Urgent Care business MD Now Medical Centers, Inc. (MD Now Urgent Care - MD Now) of West Palm Beach, Florida, a leading provider of urgent care medical services, announced today a growth capital investment from a private equity partner, Brockway Moran & Partners, Inc. (Brockway Moran & Partners), to position itself for continued growth. - April 03, 2012 - MD Now Urgent Care
Rentricity Inc. Presents "Clean Energy with Integrated Monitoring for Water Utilities" to Delegates at the 2012 New England Water Works Association Spring Conference
Al Spinell, Rentricity’s Co-Founder will participate at the New England Water Works Association Spring Conference being held in Massachusetts. The New England AWWA Section event is being held on April 4- 5 at the DCU Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Mr. Spinell will highlight... - April 03, 2012 - Rentricity Inc.
Shave Sharper and Smarter
After making it’s way into the daily routine of hundreds of thousands consumers, Razorpit razor blade sharpener is racking up some pretty impressive awards. Most recently, FHM and it’s readers have voted Razorpit as a 2011 "Grooming Award" winner, while Men’s Health Australia has named it a 2011 "Essential Buy." Razorpit is now accessible with free delivery all over the world. - April 03, 2012 - Firtal Brands