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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
Kompac Launches New High-Speed Coating and Priming Systems
Kompac’s New EZ Koat 20 Plus and 30 Plus models are now rated at speeds up to 200 feet per minute. Whether priming, using UV coating or aqueous coating, Kompac provides efficient and reliable solutions that create excellent results at affordable prices for the print industry. Now offering an... - August 13, 2017 - Kompac
KOSBE Offers Seminar on How to Maximize ROI on Your Trade-show Booth
Grow Your Business Using Your Trade-show Booth - August 04, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
American-Macedonian Outsourcing Company Announces High Profile CEO
Former Macedonian Minister of Foreign Investments Jerry Naumoff Named CEO of Taskforce BPO - July 28, 2017 - Taskforce BPO
Orange Coworking Book Fair to Benefit Book Fairies
Orange Coworking's Indie Author Book Fair not only spotlights local Austin authors but will also benefit Book Fairies, an international non-profit that promotes reading through leaving books in public places. - July 13, 2017 - Orange Coworking
Revitalize Business Services Launches “Commit Virtually, Act Locally” Project
This community focused project encourages people that are remote workers to join together to do service. - July 06, 2017 - Revitalize Business Services, LLC
Heritage Memorial Funding Introduces New Account Representative: Shannon Ivy Joins Heritage Team as Account Representative
Heritage Memorial Funding is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon Ivy as account representative in customer service. Ivy is responsible for identifying market opportunities and building relationships with existing and prospective clients while educating them about Heritage’s low-cost, no-risk funding. Heritage Memorial Funding is proud to welcome Ivy to the team. - July 01, 2017 - Heritage Memorial Funding
Global Healthcare Accreditation Announces Team of Surveyors
The Global Health Accreditation® (GHA) Program, the first independent accrediting body focused on medical travel services and the medical travel patient experience, today announces its team of surveyors responsible for the onsite evaluation of healthcare facilities seeking Global Healthcare... - June 22, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
Angleboard Named to Food Logistics' 2017 Top Green Providers List
Annual list recognizes sustainability in the food and beverage industry. - June 22, 2017 - Angleboard
Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Services Announces Inaugural Advisory Board
The Global Health Accreditation® (GHA) Program, the first independent accrediting body focused on medical travel services and the medical travel patient experience, today announces an inaugural advisory board that will help guide the organization as it seeks to improve the patient experience... - June 08, 2017 - Global Healthcare Accreditation
KOSBE Offers Seminar on Generational Workplace Diversity
Managing and enabling a multigenerational workforce. - May 09, 2017 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Local Business Organization Announces Call for Webinar Presenters
Westchester Networking for Professionals educational webinar series program offers an opportunity for business experts to engage and connect with a professional audience. - May 04, 2017 - Westchester Networking for Professionals
American Citizens Abroad (ACA) Members Only Profile Now Offers Video Enabled Online Notarization with Safedocs
Safedocs, a leading provider of online notarization services, announces today that American Citizens Abroad (ACA), a non-profit organization whose mission is to Educate, Advocate and Inform both the US Government and US Citizens living and working overseas on issues of concern to the overseas US... - April 20, 2017 - Safedocs, Inc.