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Baltimore Organization Announces 1,000 Dollar "Black Futures Micro-Grant" Award to Greater Baltimore "Changemakers"
CLLCTIVLY.org is a social impact organization in Baltimore, Maryland that serves as a resource for those seeking to find, fund and partner with Black social change organizations in the Greater Baltimore community. Founded by Jamye Wooten, CLLCTIVLY seeks to foster collaboration, increase social impact and amplify the voices of local Black-led organizations. - January 17, 2019 - CLLCTIVLY
South Florida Veteran Owned Business Continuously Serve Communities by Providing Business Planning and Development Boot Camp for Business Start-Up
This half-day Step by Step Business Planning and Business Development Bootcamp, you will learn all the tools needed to get rid of your 9 to 5 and turn your passion into a profitable business. - January 17, 2019 - Lexo Enterprise LLC
From High Art to Hygge – a Scandinavian Throw Pillow Collection Brings Nature Indoors
Pillow Décor Ltd. announced today that it has partnered with Kukamuka, to produce a new line of Scandinavian-inspired throw pillows. Designed by Vienna-based artist Paivi Vahala and Vancouver-based designer Petra Kaksonen, these unique graphic pillows are already catching the eye of interior decorators and retailers. - January 16, 2019 - Pillow Decor Ltd.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Appoints Two New Board Members
NACCE President and CEO Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D. Names Two Education Leaders from California to NACCE Board of Directors. - January 16, 2019 - National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
Asigra Ranked Number One Cloud Backup Enabler in 2019 Report by BackupReview
Company Outranks Veeam, Datto, Acronis, CommVault and Others in Comprehensive Review of Backup Service Enablers. - January 16, 2019 - Asigra
Getaround’s Alleged Earliest Investor Files Suit for Alleged Fraud Against the Carsharing Company, CEO Sam Zaid, CFO Adam Kosmicki
The lawsuit alleges ride-sharing startup Getaround deceived its earliest investor into selling shares to CEO's friends and family at below-market price. - January 15, 2019 - Gaw | Poe LLP
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) Honors the Newest Women of Empowerment Members
P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) is proud to recognize their newest Women of Empowerment members who have been honored for their contributions and achievements in the many fields listed. About The New Women of Empowerment Members P.O.W.E.R. (Professional... - January 15, 2019 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Streetwear Popularity Continues as StreetDragon Launches in San Francisco
San Francisco startup streetwear/citywear brand "StreetDragon" launched in late 2018 and is set to create trends in 2019 by observing local inspirations including the techies, music and street fashion. - January 14, 2019 - StreetDragon
US Incubator Welcomes Start-Ups & Entrepreneurs
US Incubator LLC has announced it will be welcoming new business start-ups and entrepreneurs to it's building in downtown Evansville. Now with the addition of co-work space and offices available on a “by the day lease,” US Incubator is opening it's doors to the self-employed, start-ups... - January 11, 2019 - US Incubator LLC
138 Water Launches Its Online Store Exclusively on Amazon Prime
“138 Water” with Ultra Premium Alkaline Water bottled under its trademark licensed to Clairvoyance is excited to announce it has reached its goal in E-Commerce Sales Strategy by launching its highly anticipated online store exclusively on Amazon Prime in January 2019. “Fullfilled... - January 11, 2019 - 138 Water | Clairvoyance
Security Update: 3 Layers of Added Security with Invoicera
In their intent to make sure your Invoicera account is super secure and usage reliable, here they have added 3 more layers of additional security to your account. The 3 layers of security will make sure your account is completely hack-free and secure. It provides end-to-end security and safety of usage. - January 11, 2019 - Invoicera
Innovative New Clover App Ignites More Return Visits and Higher Spending from Best Customers
Retail merchants using the Clover POS terminal now have access to a powerful new app to easily increase revenues from return customer visits and greatly improve upon customer personalization. Customer Loyalty Accelerator is the first “cash rewards” loyalty app to be introduced on the... - January 10, 2019 - Encore Incentives
Acquire Wraps Up 2018 with a Family Adoption
Throughout 2018, Acquire lead the way in their industry not only for their marketing game and brand mastery, but also for their amount of charity involvement. The promotional marketing firm, located in the North Hills district of Raleigh, did not seem to shy away from any one philanthropy in... - January 10, 2019 - Acquire
Goofy Photo Booth Receives Distinction in the 11th Annual WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards®
Goofy Photo Booth was announced a winner of the renowned WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Awards® in Lansdale. WeddingWire, Inc., a leading global online wedding marketplace, annually celebrates the top wedding professionals on WeddingWire across more than 20 service categories, from venues... - January 09, 2019 - Goofy Photo Booth
Revised Edition of Hard-Hitting Book Challenges Conventional Wisdom and Shows Readers How Public Relations and Social Media Really Work
"Straight Talk About Public Relations, Revised and Updated" presents realistic, powerful insights about how to tell a story, make an impact, and increase influence – it explains how the game of communications is played today. Persuading people to buy products or services, change their opinions, or support causes is difficult. But there are tactics that work – and readers will find them in this book. - January 08, 2019 - Maven House Press
Vestigation Announces the Launch of Its Platform to Transform Modern Day Investigations for Today's Mobile Consumer
Vestigtion is a nationwide On-Demand investigation service aimed at transforming modern day investigations for today's mobile consumer. - January 08, 2019 - Vestigation
LIFEGIFT® Announces "School Zones" to Protect Communities from the Dangers of Distracted Driving, and Raise Funds for Local Schools
LIFEGIFT® Launches “School-Zones” to Help Schools Raise Funds and Protect Their Communities from The Dangers of Mobile Phone Related Distracted Driving. Participating Schools Receive 50% of All Revenues Raised. - January 07, 2019 - LifeGift Technologies
Cleveland Tech Conference - April 11, 2019 at LCCC
At the NEOTD - Cleveland Tech Conference on April 11th, 2019, attendees will learn about the current state of trending technologies and what the future holds for them. Attendees will get to participate in interactive panel discussions - plus, see the latest tech products on display and IT services showcased in the exhibitor area. Business and school decision makers will learn how they can integrate these solutions into their organization's tech landscape. - January 02, 2019 - SpaceBound Solutions
Tier3D Artificial Intelligence Phone & Gadgets Are Now Available for Crowdfunding
Tier3D, a Silicon Valley company has launched an Indiegogo campaign with AI-powered gadgets, which enable highly personalized human-like machine intelligence. Tier3D AI works like an intuitive extension of yourself, seamlessly helping you with the things you do. It can organize documents, do a deep search in the data, summarize content, create presentations, make suggestions etc. The team has experienced Silicon Valley professionals along with a Nobel Laureate and a Stanford Faculty as advisors. - January 02, 2019 - Tier3D
BizBroker24 Explains How Much is a Website Worth and How to Sell It
A website is a great investment. Buying a domain and hosting services, choosing a theme and layout, putting out content, and optimizing a site for search engines are all processes that take up a lot of time and money. Therefore, it is only fair that the website gains some form of profitability. - January 01, 2019 - BizBroker24
Puerto Rico Based Real Estate Firm Begins to Ramp Up
Investment is coming back to Puerto Rico - December 31, 2018 - Direct Source Wealth
Legacy Golf Tour District Director Business Opportunity
Seeking individuals to join nationally expanding golf tour as independent operators/owners. - December 29, 2018 - Legacy Golf Tour, Inc.
Direct Source Wealth Announces Acquisition and Sale Recap for 2018; A Great Year for Investors
Direct Source Wealth makes giant strides in 2018. - December 23, 2018 - Direct Source Wealth
VELV Design & Printing Announces Annual Holiday Season Christmas Deals
VELV Design & Printing is running their annual Holiday Season Christmas Deals for quality rated print marketing and web design services. Print media has braved the ravages for eons to become one of the most trusted forms of advertising in the world. Coupled with stunning website design, print media can help organizations skyrocket to success in a matter of days. - December 21, 2018 - VELV Design & Printing
Custom Footwear Company and Shark Tank Alum ISlide Adds Portland Trail Blazers Star Evan Turner to List of Investors as Company Closes Latest Seed Round
ISlide was founded in 2013 by Justin Kittredge, former head of Reebok Basketball, and has emerged from footwear start-up to innovative leader in the slide sandal space. ISlide creates high-end completely customizable slide sandals allowing consumers to "stand in what they stand for." ISlide appeared on the season eight premiere of ABC’s hit show Shark Tank. Though offered a deal by Robert Herjavec, Kittredge declined. ISlide recently inked retail deals with Fanatics, Neiman Marcus, and LIDS. - December 21, 2018 - ISlide USA
Barra & Associates Named One of the "Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America" by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™
Barra & Associates was recently recognized as one of the “Best Entrepreneurial Companies in America” by Entrepreneur magazine’s Entrepreneur 360™ List, a premier study delivering the most comprehensive analysis of private companies in America. Based on this study forged... - December 21, 2018 - Barra & Associates, LLC
Free App, dinely, Gets You Massive Discounts at Restaurants You're Already Going to
Book your restaurant reservation through the dinely app and get a significant percentage off top Miami restaurants for free. You don’t even need a coupon. - December 20, 2018 - dinely
Preferred Jewelers International Member Barnes Jewelry Changes Ownership, Continues to Offer "Experiences That Last a Lifetime™"
Amarillo, Texas-based Barnes Jewelry has changed ownership, but there is a familiar face at the helm. Don Adams, the General Manager and COO of Barnes Jewelry since June 2014, recently purchased the store from its previous owner, to the delight of the store employees and customers who patronize... - December 20, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
The Unicork Unicorn Bottle Opener & Corkscrew Brings a Smile While Opening Beer & Wine in Time for Christmas
Kirk McGinnis and Digital Airships LLC launch their first product, the Unicork, a fun unicorn bottle opener and corkscrew intended as a sturdy decoration that is also functional. The creator discusses the inspiration for the item as well as how it differentiates from the competition. - December 19, 2018 - Digital Airships LLC
Ultimatum Inc. and StrainConnect Partner with New York Based Nonprofit, Veteran’s Ananda, to Support Cannabis as an Alternative for Veterans with PTSD
As many as 3.9 million veterans in 2018 are suffering from PTSD. Medical marijuana (medically defined as "cannabis") has been found to be effective in alleviating PTSD symptoms. Sarah Stenuf, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the New York based nonprofit Veteran's Ananda, has partnered with Ultimatum Inc. and sponsor, StrainConnect, to provide veterans with PTSD the help they need and deserve, which includes safe access to cannabis. - December 19, 2018 - Ultimatum Inc.
Illinois Entrepreneurs: Help is on the Way from a New Regional In Focus Brands Partnership
Illinois based partnership between truCrowd and IAEOU aligns with In Focus Brands to deploy startup ecosystem solutions. This strategic collaboration will address missing resources common to entrepreneurs, offer next level solutions for growing startups and drive true results for the Northeastern, IL entrepreneurial ecosystem. - December 19, 2018 - In Focus Brands
Marc Brailov Public Relations Expands Services for Startups and Emerging Firms
Marc Brailov Global Public Relations, providing comprehensive public relations and corporate communications services since April 2014, has expanded its services for startups and emerging companies. Startups and emerging companies usually require specialized public relations assistance as they... - December 18, 2018 - Marc Brailov Global Public Relations
John Netto, Author of The Global Macro Edge, to Launch Central Bank Index Product
The ability to quickly assess the result of pivotal central bank decisions has been made easier through the creation of indexes by combining John Netto's expertise with the robustness of MPACT! Software. - December 18, 2018 - The Protean Trader
Muse Illuminate, the Ultimate Personal Development Monthly Kit
Muse Illuminate Launches with First Monthly Subscription Box; Personal development platform delivers seminar experience to subscribers’ doors - December 14, 2018 - Muse Illuminate
Dubai Startup Reality Show, The Equity Room Launches Its Pilot Run
16 startups pitched their business ideas to investors, angel investors, and venture capitalists in The Equity Room, the Middle East version of Shark Tank. - December 14, 2018 - ASA Ventures
Cline Jewelers Selected as Newest Member of the Preferred Jewelers International™ Exclusive, Nationwide Network
Edmonds, Washington-based Jewelry Retailer now offers its customers “Experiences that last a Lifetime™” - December 13, 2018 - Preferred Jewelers International
ONE WORLD Fund Doubles Bay Area Target for Impact Investments
ONE WORLD Impact Investments announces a multi-year commitment to extend its investment into Bay Area based social impact startups. The fund has been in operation since 2016, and has 16 companies in its portfolio. According to ONE WORLD Founder & CEO Scott Saslow, “I am pleased to... - December 13, 2018 - ONE WORLD Training & Investments
Announcing a New Competition – The Next Impactor; A Contest to Discover People with an Impacful Story, Mission, Business or Talent, the Winner Will Receive a $250K Prize
(www.thenextimpactor.com) Local Entrepreneurs Jeff Levin (Founder of the www.co-opmovement.com) and Loren Michaels Harris (Founder of the Power of We Symposium) announced today they are on a quest to find and discover The Next Impactor. This world needs hope, inspiration & positive role models driven to impact others. They created this competition to discover & broadcast these individuals making a difference in this first ever global competition of it’s kind. - December 12, 2018 - The Co-Op Network
Celebrate One Million Lives Changed by the Gift of a Wheelchair at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles
Free Wheelchair Mission hosts an exclusive screening of powerful documentary, "Because No One Should Have to Crawl," featuring the story of Free Wheelchair Mission’s one millionth wheelchair recipient. - December 12, 2018 - Free Wheelchair Mission
FluidChains and ExOFoundation Launch CivX Transformation Economy
FluidChains, Inc. and the ExOFoundation, Inc. launch the CivX Transformation Economy and raise USD 15M from Rokk3r, Inc. for scaling the project. - December 12, 2018 - FluidChains
Delta Life Fitness Named One of Franchise Dictionary Magazine's Top 100 Game-Changer Franchises of 2018
Delta Life Fitness (DLF), the unparalleled women’s-focused group training franchise announced today it was named one of the top 100 Game Changer Franchises of 2018 by Franchise Directory Magazine. Franchise Magazine is the guidebook for those interested in learning more about franchise... - December 12, 2018 - Delta Life Fitness
Saving Military Veterans and Patients Long Waits and Travel for Treatment, South Florida’s Anatomical Architects Release CerviFit 2.0
Touted as “the neck’s big thing,” South Florida’s Anatomical Architects announced the release of CerviFit 2.0 the World’s First Physician prescribed Tele-Medicine Cervical Rehabilitation System. According to P&S market research, “the tele-medicine market is... - December 11, 2018 - Anatomical Architects, Inc.
UC Santa Cruz Student Aitanna Parker Selected as 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee
UC Santa Cruz Technology and Information Management student, Aitanna R. Parker has been selected as the 2018 ACREF / Ethel L. Payne Scholarship Awardee. The award will facilitate her travel to Nairobi, (Kenya) for the 2018 Kenya Diaspora Homecoming Convention (Dec. 19th through 21st). The scholarship honors the legacy of the "First Lady of the Black Press," Ethel L. Payne (1911 - 1991). - December 11, 2018 - The AFRICAN CONNECTIONS Research and Education Fund, Inc.
ISM-Houston Seminar: TAKING CHARGE! - Negotiating the Deal You Want Every Time
This program picks up where the Harvard University program Negotiating to Yes (From the book: Getting To Yes) leaves off. Instead of a set of principles, Taking Charge! is built around Ross Reck’s four-step PRAM Model, which is the only model in existence that accurately depicts the entire negotiation process. PRAM is an acronym for the four steps of the model, which are: Plans, Relationships, Agreements, and Maintenance. - December 10, 2018 - ISM-Houston Inc.
Kenny & Company Announces New Agile Transformation Service Offering
Kenny & Company announces the launch of its newest service offering – Agile Transformation. Companies around the globe are adopting agile practices seeking to deliver new business capabilities faster in today’s highly dynamic and competitive marketplace. Agile is more than just... - December 08, 2018 - Kenny & Company
Tonia DeCosimo Founded P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) to Support Women's Empowerment
Tonia DeCosimo founded P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) as a source to empower women in all industries and professions. It is an organization where women are featured to acknowledge their perseverance, dedication, and accomplishments and to showcase their... - December 08, 2018 - P.O.W.E.R. Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized
Introducing the Trade Like A Girl Academy Fall Graduating Class of 2018
Girls Gone Forex and Trade Like A Girl Academy proudly recognize the hard work and achievements of the Fall graduating class of Girls Gone Forex University. - December 07, 2018 - Kiss Trading Academy
GeneFluidics Selected as One of Five Finalists for Antimicrobial Resistance Diagnostic (AMR) Challenge Step 2
GeneFluidics is the only group selected for both NIAID antimicrobial resistance diagnostics projects (https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/nih-funds-nine-antimicrobial-resistance-diagnostics-projects) and as finalists for the NIH AMR Challenge Step 2 (https://dpcpsi.nih.gov/AMRChallenge/Finalists). - December 05, 2018 - GeneFluidics Inc.
Eclipse Air Charter Expands Operations with New NYC Office as Demand for Private Aircraft Charter Continues to Grow
Toronto-born Eclipse Air Charter is expanding its on-demand, private aircraft charter service business with a new office in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Benefitting from the continued leadership of Founder & Managing Director Yasmin Alam, Eclipse Air Charter provides access to an extensive range of private jet charter options, with a simple pay-as-you-go service with no long-term commitment, initial outlay, membership fee or management charges. - December 05, 2018 - Eclipse Air Charter
Breakfast Brunch Café Announces 2019 Franchise Opportunity with a Family (Franchisee) First Strategy
Pay royalty fee of 6.0% for the first 5 years, then 4.0% after for the life of the partnership (compare to industry 6.5%). - December 05, 2018 - Breakfast Brunch Cafe