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Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals Joins Advisory Board of Entrepreneur and Angel Investor Community GrowAZ.org

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GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Phoenix/Tempe, AZ, January 14, 2013 – GrowAZ.org, a popular online platform that creates synergistic relationships among Arizona’s entrepreneurs, incubators and investors announced that Martin Zwilling of Startup Professionals has joined its advisory board.

Zwilling shares the experience he accrued spanning 30-years as a proven, results-driven business executive. His passion includes nurturing the development of entrepreneurs via personal mentorship, funding assistance, and business plan development. The Founder and CEO of Startup Professionals, his company provides products and services to startup founders and small business owners.

Zwilling writes a daily blog for entrepreneurs, doling advice on issues related to startups to a massive online audience including more than 580,000 Twitter followers. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, and the Huffington Post. He’s published two books, Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur? and, Attracting an Angel.

“We are thrilled to have someone of Martin’s caliber on the team,” said Scott Kelly, CEO of GrowAZ.org. Martin’s expertise and national recognition in the startup and angel investor community is critical. His contributions will be an asset as we continue to develop GrowAZ.org as the most comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs, investors and incubators in Arizona and the southwest.”

“I am pleased to join and support Scott Kelly’s new initiative with GrowAZ.org to consolidate and integrate all the efforts underway here in Arizona to better serve the entrepreneur, angel investor and incubator community,” said Zwilling. “We need to capitalize more on the ideas, talent, and natural resources we have here in Arizona to make our region the Silicon Valley of the Southwest.”

About GrowAZ.org:
Reflecting on the need for Arizona’s entrepreneurs and small businesses to create synergy, a group of startup experts, angel investors, incubators, business and community leaders set out to empower the “Silicon Valley of the Southwest.” Connecting Arizona entrepreneurs with each other, and to potential investors, GrowAZ.org serves the startup marketplace with advice, news, events, connections and mutual support. Learn more and join the community at http://www.GrowAZ.org

Contact;
Scott Kelly
GrowAZ.org
Tempe, AZ 85280
480-206-3435
scott@growaz.org
http://www.GrowAZ.org

Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media, Society, Technology, Web 2.0

Michael Blakey & Paul Grant speaking on EFactor Business Bootcamp June 21

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A day full of succeeded Entrepreneurs and the Best Funding Experts in the field, Michael Blakey & Paul Grant!

Want to learn more on what to do when you are on theEntrepreneurial Frontline? Or how Bootstrapping can be an effective way to run your operations? What Investor Types & Funds are out there? And what are the Legal Aspects of Investments? Sign up now for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, lunch & drinks included! http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

We provided you with a special program with some great names in this industry:

John Spindler CEO of Capital Enterprise. John has had over 15 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and business advisor/consultant and as well as being responsible for the day to day management of Capital Enterprise is also a director and co-owner of audio designer and manufacturer Ferguson Hill.

Michael Blakey: has been a successful, active, early-stage investor in the UK since 2000 and having invested in some 17 businesses and realized 3 profitable exits to date. Co-investing with his brother, Simon, he is responsible for all our marketing and deal origination activities. Michael was voted by AngelsNews as “the Business Angels You should now”.

Paul Grant: is an experienced entrepreneur who has founded his own London based company through private equity and debt finance. He managed to build a network of over 500 business angels at Capital Partners Private Equity Ltd and more recently at BA Capital Ltd, during which time he never ceased to assist young businesses with fundraising and coaching. He is also the founder of “The Funding Game” seminar series, which offers practical guidance and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking capital for early-stage and growing ventures.

Jaan Larner: is a business minded lawyer at Keystone Law with an MBA from Oxford University. He is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a particular interest in entrepreneurial activity. He advises clients on their corporate structures as well as their on-going day-to-day commercial activity. Jaan qualified as a Solicitor in 1997.

WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU AT 21 JUNE – INNOVATION WAREHOUSE – LONDON

SEE FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE PROGAM: http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

Please Eva Hukshorn for your questions.

Lunch and drinks are included in the event price.

This event is sponsored by RBS, Capital Enterprise and Keystone Law To attend this event being a member of EFactor is mandotory, you can sign up (for free) on www.efactor.com.

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Promotional Product Distributor Entrepreneur Named Canada’s Most Powerful Woman 2011

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Akran Marketing announced today that Monica Channa, its Executive Director, Operations, has been awarded a spot in the 2011 Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100.

Ottawa, ON, December 07, 2011 – Akran Marketing announced today that Monica Channa, its Executive Director, Operations, has been awarded a spot in the 2011 Canada’s Most powerful Women Top 100.

Canada’s Most Powerful Women Top 100 award winners are honoured by the Women’s Executive Network, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement and recognition of women, for their leadership and professional achievements. The recipients are chosen by an independent advisory board and span nine categories. Monica was selected for the CIBC Entrepreneurs award.

Ms. Channa took part in the Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Summit at the Allstream Centre in Downtown Toronto, where an audience of over 1,200 celebrated the accomplishments of those chosen for this prestigious distinction.

According to Monica Channa, Executive Director, Operations, “It’s such an honour to receive this prestigious award. This just shows that more and more Canadian women are rising up to become great leaders and entrepreneurs.”

About Akran Marketing
Akran is an award-winning branding company and industry leader in providing unique and creative promotional product solutions to the public and private sectors throughout North America. With offices in many major cities, Akran prides itself on its around-the-clock customer service, quick turnaround times, the exceptional quality of its products, and its affordable prices. Akran has received several awards including the Better Business Bureau’s “Market Place Ethical Award” in 2010 and being named the “Mid-market Fastest Growing Company in Ottawa” in 2009 by Ottawa Chamber of Commerce.

The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of Akran: Akran™, and any Akran logo referenced herein.

For more information, please contact: Raman Agarwal at 613-739-4000 or raman@akranmarketing.com

Contact:
Raman Agarwal
Akran Marketing
12-2000 Thurston Drive
Ottawa ON K1G 4K7
613-739-4000
raman@akranmarketing.com
http://www.akranmarketing.com

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The Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Sharon Lechter’s YOUTHpreneur BIZkit Highest Honor In Family-Friendly Products

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The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) has named the YOUTHpreneur BIZkit among the best in family-friendly media, products and services with a Gold award, the highest honor from Mom’s Choice.

Tempe, AZ (USA), Friday – October 28th, 2011 — The Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) recognizes authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services.

Designed to inspire innovation and spark the entrepreneurial spirit, the YOUTHpreneur BIZkit is a self-paced guide that walks a young person through launching a part time business. The kit includes a mentor guide, quick start guide, step-by-step activities, a tote bag and a calculator, pen, business cards, letterhead, envelopes and postcards.

An esteemed panel of judges including education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others collaborate to review materials considered for awards. (Visit http://www.momschoiceawards.com/ to discover more.)

“We are thrilled to receive such a distinctive award and ecstatic to be recognized by MCA for the second year running. My passion is to inspire today’s youth to tap into their entrepreneurial spirit, and adopt the skills that will empower them to thrive today and into their future. The gift of financial education is the gift of a lifetime.” Lechter said.

Lechter received her first MCA award in 2010 for Pay Your Family First’s board game, ThriveTime for Teens. Acclaimed author, speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, educator, licensed CPA and mother, Lechter founded Pay Your Family First, to empower families with resources and education to achieve financial independence.

Co-author of the bestselling book, Think and Grow Rich – Three Feet From Gold, with the Napoleon Hill Foundation, Rich Dad Poor Dad and 14 other books in the Rich Dad series, Sharon’s most recent book project was the annotation of Outwitting the Devil, by Napoleon Hill, also in tandem with the Napoleon Hill Foundation.

For further information, visit http://www.sharonlechter.com. Product available on Amazon at: http://www.amazon.com/Its-My-BIZkit-Entrepreneurial-kit/dp/B004HL72J0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1319666661&sr=8-2

Press & Media Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions
9920 S. Rural Rd., Ste 108
Tempe, AZ 85284 – USA
480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.sharonlechter.com