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China-Based Manufacturing Firm TedPack Announces Launch of Onsite Ultimate Guide to Packaging Pouches
Many choices can be made when a company decides on what packaging to use. To help make things easier Chinese packaging manufacturer TedPack now features a deeply informative Ultimate Guide to Packaging Pouches on their growing website. - November 29, 2018 - TedPack Company Limited
Maximizing the Impact of New Opportunity Zones
New Tax Incentive for Investors to Re-Invest Their Capital Gains - November 16, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 21 finalists for the 24th Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 13th, from 6 to 8 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Call for Entries for the 24th Annual KOSBE Small Business Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking nominations for local businesses to be recognized at the 2018 Annual KOSBE Awards, including locally-owned and operated: 1. Franchise 2. New business (in business less than 3 years) 3. Young entrepreneur... - October 13, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE to Host Google Livestream - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business Workshop
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Google Livestream Part II - Drive a Holiday Shopping Rush for Your Business workshop on Wednesday, October 17th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the... - October 05, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
3BP, Inc. Products Announces Patent Issued for Package Damage Indication
3BP’s Damage-Indicating Packaging is “smart” and designed to automatically identify and act on tampering, contamination, and counterfeiting of packaged and pre-packaged products through active and intelligent color changing technology. - September 27, 2018 - 3BP Inc.
KOSBE to Host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping Seminar
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Managing Payroll & Timekeeping seminar on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development... - September 23, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE to Host Seminar for Aspiring and New Business Owners - Advantages and Challenges of Business Ownership
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host So, You Want to Start a Business: Advantages & Challenges of Business Ownership seminar on Thursday, September 27th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored... - September 14, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Business Owners’ Speed Networking Dinner Held on October 25, 2018
Westchester Networking for Professionals will host an exclusive business networking experience for decision-makers. - September 11, 2018 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
KOSBE to Host Bank Expert Panel: Get Ready for the Bank
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Bank Expert Panel: Get Ready for the Bank workshop and panel discussion on Friday, August 24th, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at the Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office... - August 17, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Premier BPO Achieves Highest Level of PCI Certification
Philippines-based Center Meets Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Requirements - August 08, 2018 - Premier BPO
KOSBE Hosts Air Travel Tips for Business to Make Travel Hassle Free
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Air Travel Tips for Business on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - August 04, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE to Host Small Business Summer School Livestream Workshop
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Small Business Summer School Livestream workshop on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - July 20, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Green Rush Packaging to Present on Marketing in Cannabis at CannaCon Boston
Green Rush Packaging is sharing best practices on marketing and advertising in the industry. - July 18, 2018 - Green Rush Packaging
KOSBE Announces Propel Mentor/Protégé Pilot Program Class Members
Each year, from the graduating class, one rural company and one urban company will be awarded a $1,000 cash prize for their efforts and results while participating in the program. Participants must attend meetings and sessions 90 percent of the time to be eligible for the cash prize. - July 14, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Kompac Appoints New Distributor for Poland and Area
Kompac, manufacturer and supplier of UV/aqueous priming and coating systems, is pleased to announce they’ve appointed Scorpio Sp. z o.o. as their newest distribution partner for Poland and the surrounding area. Based in Lodz, Scorpio is one of the leading distributors of machines and... - July 09, 2018 - Kompac
Multi-Pak Corporation Receives UL Certification
Multi-Pak Corporation is proud to announce that it has achieved Certification in accordance with UL Registrar LLC and meets cGMP requirements in conformance with FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 111. - July 03, 2018 - Multi-Pak Corporation
Green Rush Packaging Expands Their Product Offering with Low Cost Vaporizer Cartridges
The aim is to widen Green Rush Packaging’s affordable product offering to cannabis businesses across the board. - June 13, 2018 - Green Rush Packaging
Vision360 Enterprise® Intelligent Cloud-Based AP Automation Services Provider Nominated by CFO Tech Magazine as Top 10 AP Automation Solution for 2018
Today, BlueCreek Software was nominated by CFO Tech Magazine for their Cloud-Based AP Automation solution Vision360 Enterprise ® as a "Top 10 AP Automation Solution for 2018." According to industry reports, today’s finance professionals are in search of accounts payable solutions that help solve for their top payables challenges associated with the non-essential tasks of manually routing, coding, matching and entering supplier invoices. Vision360 Enterprise® solves these challenges. - June 10, 2018 - BlueCreek Software
Regional Subcontracting Workshop at the Kingsport Chamber
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host How to Successfully Subcontract with Prime Contractors & Do Business with Govt. & Large Corporations workshop on Thursday, June 14th, 2018 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. - June 07, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Fueled by Rapid Growth, Green Rush Packaging Expands Their Leadership Team
Green Rush Packaging’s new management team aims to shape the future of cannabis packaging. - June 06, 2018 - Green Rush Packaging
The Premier Snack Bag Series from Packaging Resources Offers an Eco-Friendly Alternative for Grab and Go Packaging
Packaging Resources is introducing the Snack Bag Series, an exclusive brand that is easy to pack, easy to open, and easy to use. The Snack Bag Series offers superb visibility, is eco-friendly, keeps food fresh, keeps sandwiches and wraps together while eating, and reduces food waste. - May 15, 2018 - Packaging Resources, Inc.
Suttle-Straus Announces Free Webinar on Personalization Marketing Techniques
Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Richard Askam titled “What’s In a Name? How Personalization is Changing the Way Brands Behave.” Personalization is not new, but the products that can now be personalized... - April 27, 2018 - Suttle-Straus
KOSBE and Epic Nine Present DIY: B2B Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host DIY: B2B Marketing Strategies workshop on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - April 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Facilitates Discussion on Trends in Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Introduction to Bitcoin & Cryptocurrencies on Friday, May 4th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The event is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - April 15, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Seminar: Managing Workplace Diversity
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Managing a Diverse Workforce seminar on Thursday, April 19th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and... - March 29, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Seminar: Uncover the Truths and Bust the Myths of Franchising
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Franchising as a Career, Investment or Both on Thursday, March 29th, 2018 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM at The Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - March 18, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
M/HQ Opens New Office in ADGM
M/HQ, the region's leading independent multi-services platform, announced the official opening of its new office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). - March 12, 2018 - M/HQ
KOSBE Hosts Seminar on Doing Business with the Veterans Administration
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Doing Business with the Veterans Administration on March 20, 2018 from 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM at The Kingsport Center for Higher Ed. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - March 04, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
KOSBE Offers Boot Camp for Construction Related Businesses
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host Boot Camp for Construction Related Businesses on February 27 - 28, 2017 at your Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (KOSBE),... - February 22, 2018 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Innovative Digital Printing Allows Lovebirds to Personalize Valentine's Day
Edwards (IL) based company offers those looking for unique Valentine's Day surprises for their loved ones to make and print one-of-a-kind greeting cards. - February 10, 2018 - Wayne Printing
Suttle-Straus Named Best of the Best and Safety Shield Awardee in Printing Industries of America’s Best Workplace 2017 Competition
Suttle-Straus has been awarded Best of the Best designation in the Best Workplaces in the Americas (BWA) program by the Printing Industries of America in recognition of exemplary human resources practices that create an outstanding workplace. In addition, Suttle-Straus received the Safety Shield... - February 03, 2018 - Suttle-Straus
Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on 15 Proven Ways to Boost Your Direct Mail Response Rates
Direct mail is alive and well, but what still works in getting your target audience to pay attention, and then, to buy? The best place to start is by looking at what creative approaches and tactics succeed year after year. - January 05, 2018 - Suttle-Straus
KOSBE Announces Region Winners, 2017 KOSBE Awards
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 KOSBE Awards: 2017 Food Truck Business Excellence – Me & K’s (Gray, TN) 2017 Franchise Business Excellence – Fish Window Cleaning (Kingsport,... - December 23, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Kompac Partners with Xeikon; Installs UV Coating System at Demonstration Facility
Kompac is pleased to announce they have recently partnered with Xeikon, and installed an EZ Koat 20 Plus at their new Itasca, IL., demonstration facility to show UV/aqueous coating capabilities when paired with Xeikon technology. Following the placement was the North American edition of Xeikon... - December 09, 2017 - Kompac
Company Folders, Inc. to Challenge Amazon.com's Dominance
Company Folders, Inc. poised to be largest binder seller online, adds jobs. - December 05, 2017 - Company Folders, Inc.
Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar for Marketers and Designers on 10 Ideas to Add Wow to Your Print
Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing services provider, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Trish Witkowski, President of Foldfactory.com and Rock the Mailbox, titled “10 Big Ideas to Add Wow to Your Print.” For marketers and designers who are feeling uninspired,... - December 02, 2017 - Suttle-Straus
Contenders in the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards Are Announced
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is pleased to announce 28 contenders for the 23rd Annual KOSBE Awards. Winners will be declared at a special recognition event on Thursday, December 14th, from 6 to 9 PM, at The Meadowview Marriott in Kingsport,... - November 13, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Green Rush Packaging Unveils the Latest Innovation in Child Resistant Packaging
Grip ‘N Rip to revolutionize cannabis child resistant compliant packaging. - November 09, 2017 - Green Rush Packaging
KOSBE Seminar – How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank
The Small Business Development Center ETSU – Kingsport Affiliate Office will host How to Hire the Help You Need Without Breaking the Bank on Thursday, November 2, 2017 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, at Your Kingsport Chamber. The training is co-sponsored by the Kingsport Office of Small Business... - October 25, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Bumrungrad International Hospital Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation
Bumrungrad International Hospital (BIH) (https://www.bumrungrad.com/thailandhospital), a pioneer in medical travel since 2002, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program (http://globalhealthcareaccreditation.com/)... - October 23, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Digital Lion Donates 10% of Profits to Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids
Digital Lion, a company specializing in web development, graphic design and digital marketing, has chosen Brown Bagging for Calgary Kids for this year’s 10% donation. - October 19, 2017 - Digital Lion Inc.
KOSBE Seminar – Get Googled to Grow
Boost Your Business Sales This Holiday Season - October 19, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Suttle-Straus Announces Webinar on Top Mistakes in Direct Mail Design
Suttle-Straus, a commercial printing and marketing-services provider, is hosting a complimentary webinar with Rob Hanks, a Certified Mailpiece Design Professional, titled “The Top 10 Mistakes in Direct Mail Design.” In this free 1-hour webinar, you can learn the top 10 most common... - October 18, 2017 - Suttle-Straus
KOSBE Seeking Entries for Annual Small Business Challenge
The Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) is seeking the best companies across the region to submit entries in the 2017 Annual KOSBE Awards. Last year, KOSBE received 31 applications and 11 companies were recognized with the prestigious award for business... - October 18, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Cleveland Clinic Achieves Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services
Cleveland Clinic (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/), perennially ranked as one of the top hospitals in the US by U.S. News and World Report, has been awarded a three-year term of “Accreditation with Excellence” by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program... - October 16, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
The Metric Intelligence Hub™: A New Country and Industry-Specific Benchmarking Tool for Shared Services, Finance and HR
SSON Analytics, the global data centre of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON), has launched a revolutionary tool that makes benchmarking easy for business services professionals by allowing them to filter by country and industry to access accurate and proven benchmarking data. - October 13, 2017 - SSON Analytics
Westchester Networking for Professionals Introduces New Member Orientation Meetings
Members can attend a Member Orientation Meeting and learn why a membership with Westchester Networking for Professionals is a fantastic way to enhance and grow your business with local professionals. - September 06, 2017 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
Aundrea Wilcox Named TSBDC State Star 2017
Tennessee Small Business Development Centers network recognizes Kingsport, Tennessee-based business consultant who has demonstrated exemplary work performance, significant contribution to the organization’s economic development efforts, and a strong commitment to small businesses. - September 01, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Global Healthcare Accreditation Accelerates Expansion Into Europe
Partnership with Dr. Joey Rajiullah Khan Signals Global Demand for Medical Travel Standards. - August 14, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation