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April, 2010

Semi-finalist Q&A: ProCity Athletics, Inc.

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 14:46
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With the recent upsurge in gang activities and recruitment targeting middle school youth, ProCity Athletics provides at-risk youth with engaging activities that challenge the mind, promote physical fitness, foster respect, teach discipline and develop critical thinking and decision-making skills. Centered around the idea that each participant is a “future professional athlete”, ProCity offers a glimpse of what each child’s potential is with the proper application of life skills and with hard work and dedication.

Information from their grant application is available here.

Semi-finalist Q&A: Exodus Studios

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 14:54
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Exodus Studios, LLC is a small, independent company developing and promoting family-friendly and faith-based videogames and entertainment for all ages.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

iPad Reviews Are Out: Should Business Owners Take Notice?

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Tue, 04/06/2010 - 18:20
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Since the iPad was officially unveiled in late January marketers, public relation practitioners and others have been speculating how this device could aid them at work. Could the portability and size give them an edge while on the go? It should certainly be easier to carry around than a laptop—and let’s face it is seems cool.

Semi-finalist Q&A: Let it Flow

Submitted by Elena on Wed, 04/07/2010 - 16:41
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Let it Flow helps busy professionals experience "feel-good living" by making healthy living easy and practical. Stacey Shipman provides programs and products for individuals and business organizations designed to relieve stress, present with confidence and take the overwhelm out of exercise for improved health, productivity, presence and satisfaction at home and at work.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

Also, don't forget to cast your vote! YOUR vote will determine which entrepreneurs most deserve to be amongst the finalists.

The Right Office Desk For Your Business Start-Up

Submitted by Lloyd Burrell on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 10:32
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The Surge of the Small Business

These days, there is a lot of buzz about small business start-ups. The government is practically throwing money at anyone who wants to start their own business, and many people are taking advantage of this situation. In fact, many people are diving into their business start-ups completely unprepared for the reality of running a business.

Wordpress Users Get Real

Submitted by Shannon Suetos on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 11:41
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For those of you blogging away on wordpress.com, there is a new upgrade you should be aware of—PubSubHubbub. No that is not a new tongue twister, but rather an automatically integrated update that updated wordpress.com blogs to RSS feeds using PUSH (short for PubSubHubbub).

12 Days Left: Cast a Vote to Support Your Favorite Business

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 15:32
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Voting for selecting the five finalists for the 9th Idea Café Small Business Grant is in full swing. Some of the semi-finalists are already taking a lead. However, nothing is decided at this point. The poll closes on April 30th, so the results we are presenting below are not final. There is still time for the overall picture to change. Don't procrastinate to cast your vote and support your small business idol now!

Semi-finalist Q&A: All-American Fencing Academy

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 18:11
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The All-American Fencing Academy provides recreational and competitive fencing training as well as facilities and equipment for the life-long sport of fencing.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

Semi-finalist Q&A: Characters of Character NFP

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 04/20/2010 - 18:20
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Characters of Character NFP teaches children about vital core values with our 2005 award winning National Promsing Practice Winning character education program.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.

Semi-finalist Q&A: Branded Screen Printing & Design

Submitted by Elena on Fri, 04/23/2010 - 11:44
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Branded Screen Printing & Design is a home based business that we started this past June. Since then, we have dedicated all of our time to screen printing for others in the community, offering our services at a discount to youth organizations, clubs and non-profits.

Information from their grant application is available here. Read below for more, and if you have questions for our semi-finalists don't hesitate to ask them in the comments section.