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The Cork Foundation seeks support from diaspora

3/8/2013 6:49 AM EST - Springboard PR

New funding initiative is key to unlocking funds for Cork enterprise
Media Release

8th March 2013

The Cork Foundation, a new not-for-profit funding organisation established by a group of leading business and public figures to help drive social and economic growth throughout the Cork region, was launched yesterday (7th March) at the Port of Cork, Custom House Street, Cork by Minister for Agriculture, Food and...

Students Earn Sweet Start as Entrepreneurs

3/4/2013 10:52 AM EST - Giraffe Marketing

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory awards franchises through unique program
In the spirit of Willy Wonka passing his chocolate factory on to a lucky winner, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) helps determined entrepreneurial graduates acquire their own confectionery stores. The innovative education-based opportunity began in 2009 as a sweet partnership among RMCF, entrepreneur Steve Craig, and Missouri...

CEO OFFERS SUCCESSION PLANNING TIPS FOR FAMILY-RUN BUSINESS

2/28/2013 1:12 PM EST - ShannonFureyPR

Troy Container Line CEO Discusses Hiring Family Members
RED BANK, NJ – For many entrepreneurs, running a small business is a round-the-clock job. Add family into the mix and it can make or break an enterprise. Michael Cadden Troy, CEO of Troy Container Line, one of the world’s largest American-owned NVOCCs, not only advocates for succession...

FC USA launches Corporate Traveler brand to serve the small-to-medium enterprise...

2/7/2013 2:03 PM EST - FCm USA Inc.

New York, NY, February 7, 2013--FC USA Inc. opened the doors for its Corporate Traveler brand to serve the small-to-medium enterprise (SME) corporate market in Houston, Texas on February 4, 2013.

Flight Centre Limited, the parent company of FC USA Inc., currently operates the Corporate Traveler brand in its home market of Australia, and through its subsidiaries in Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United...

A Green Light for the Environmental Consulting Industry

12/13/2012 2:36 PM EST - IBISWorld

Shifts in consumer sentiment favoring the environment are driving growth for this industry
IBISWorld industry analyst Andrew Krabeepetcharat

As Seen in the ABA Journal

The Environmental Consulting industry has been growing quickly as companies go green. The introduction of new legislation to curb emissions has boosted revenue over the past five...

Insider’s Corner Q&A: Uri Kartoun, Co-Founder & Managing Partner for Stockato, L...

11/20/2012 8:55 AM EST - IBISWorld

IBISWorld catches up with Uri Kartoun of Stockato to find out firsthand what's going on within his industry.
IW: What challenge do you and Stockato (http://stockato.com%20) face right now?

UK: There are two major challenges: 1) to attract more users and partners, and 2) to attract angel investors/venture capital companies to invest at Stockato.

IW: How does IBISWorld help you overcome this challenge?

UK: ...

Plywood Presents Brings Together Innovators to Solve the World's Social Problems

8/14/2012 8:35 AM EST - See.Spark.Go

Competition will give away $10,000 to creators of innovative solutions for complex social problems
Plywood People is giving local entrepreneurs and activists the opportunity to make their vision a reality. On August 15 and 16, Plywood People will host its 2nd annual event, “Plywood Presents.” The conference, which serves as a platform for leaders to come together and cultivate creative answers to complex social...

High Rises for the Apartment and Condominium Construction Industry

7/12/2012 3:02 PM EST - IBISWorld

The high number of home foreclosures over the past five years has increased competition for rental housing.
By IBISWorld Analyst Deonta Smith

As Seen In The ABA Journal

The Apartment and Condominium Construction industry is rapidly gaining steam, which can be attributed to Americans increasingly moving to metropolitan areas. Young adults typically...

The Trep Life Series Releases Video Episode Featuring Mike Samson and Ross Kimba...

6/18/2012 3:22 PM EST - Connect Communications, Inc.

Mike Samson and Ross Kimbarovsky talk about why they love to promote entrepreneurship and the challenges they encountered as their business grew quickly
CHICAGO, June 18, 2012 - Today the Trep Life Original Video Series on Inc.com releases the sixth episode in its Season 1 featuring the co-founders of crowdSPRING, a company helping people around the...

GFT to Co-Sponsor ITC Entrepreneur Awards

6/18/2012 5:58 AM EST - GFT

Innovative IT Partner Supports Entrepreneurial Businesses
London, 18 June 2012, International, strategic IT partner The GFT Group, has today announced its co-sponsorship of the ITC Entrepreneurs Enterprise Awards. Chief Operations Officer, Marika Lulay, will join the panel to highlight the importance of innovation and entrepreneurialism in financial sector technology. The second annual...

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