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Unique Alternatives to Traditional Gift Cards – TFE e-Gift Cards

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Sharing the gift of knowledge with employees, co-workers, business associates, and friends!

Sarasota, FL, USA (November 19, 2014) — Rapidly growing online training and development website – Training for Entrepreneurs.com is making holiday gift giving easier with its TFE e-Gift Cards… the unique alternatives to traditional gift cards.

Stumped on a gift for the budding entrepreneur in your life? Why not give the gift of business training and mentoring? Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE) makes it easy to help your friends, co-workers, business associates, and family gain critical business knowledge with our TFE e-Gift Cards.

TFE Certified Master Mentors train and mentor aspiring entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives through our virtual mentoring programs, e-learning courses – including customized courseware – and live-onsite and live-online training workshops.

With the TFE e-Gift Card, you can share the gift of knowledge with a business owner who might need the timely help our business mentors and coaches can provide. This gift might mean the difference between success and failure for that business.

TFE e-Gift Cards are:
• Affordable: Numerous options are available that are reasonably priced. Better still, there are no added fees.
• Convenient: We send the TFE e-Gift Cards directly to your recipients via e-mail within 3 days of purchase.
• Personalized: You have the option of including personalized messages with your TFE e-Gift Cards.
• Secure: Our site uses technology to ensure your personal and payment information is kept secure and confidential. Secure payments are made via PayPal. No PayPal account is needed.

TFE provides many learning and mentoring opportunities for the entrepreneur, including Soft Skills Workshops; 1-to-1 Mentoring Sessions; Start-Smart Mentoring Program; and our Brand-Smart Mentoring Program.

For your first purchase, you might consider the e-book, “How to Jumpstart Your Business,” written by Terry H. Hill, co-founder and chief business mentor of TFE.

About Training for Entrepreneurs.com
Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE) creates, develops, publishes, and facilitates web-based business skills training, e-learning, and mentoring courses/programs in entrepreneurship, management, strategic planning, leadership, and practical instruction for starting and growing small businesses.

Contact Information:
Dolly A. Stevens, Executive Director
Training for Entrepreneurs.com
Telephone: 941-556-1299, x-102
Fax: 941-866-1953
Email: director@TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com
Website: http://www.TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com

Entertainment

Naveen Lakkur Launches a Unique Book on Entrepreneurship and Innovation Titled Inseparable Twins

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Naveen Lakkur, along with Lone Tree Publishers launched his brainchild ‘Inseparable Twins’ on 25th November 2012. The book launch was held at Lalit Ashok Bangalore. Several eminent Industry professionals and entrepreneurs attended the event. Mr. Sharad Sharma, Chair, Nasscom Product Forum and former CEO of Yahoo India R&D unveiled the book and shared his thoughts. Mr. S.R. Gopalan, President TiE Bangalore received the first copy of the book.

Bangalore, India, December 06, 2012 — Naveen Lakkur, along with Lone Tree Publishers launched his brainchild ‘Inseparable Twins’ on 25th November 2012. The book launch was held at Lalit Ashok Bangalore.

About the book
Inseparable Twins
Paired Principles to Inspire Young Minds
Innovation resides in everyone. Innovative potential in a person cannot be fully realized if it is not properly nurtured. It takes determined efforts to do so. If that spirit is not cultivated in a timely and disciplined manner, then a person may lose faith in his/her ability or even struggle needlessly. Naveen Lakkur created this book with his unique set of a dozen paired codes primarily to rekindle that innate energy in every one of us; to enable all members of a team working towards a shared goal to realize their full potential and enjoy their journey towards that goal, be it an intrapreneurial or entrepreneurial mission. It is especially targeted at young minds that have that unstoppable zeal so as to help them avoid many of the hurdles and pitfalls that they will encounter in the pursuit of any ambitious goal.

Everyone has limited time and the attention span is even less these days. Yet, there is one communication system that continues to capture the time, attention and imagination of human beings since the dawn of mankind – and that is the art of story-telling. Rather than offer these twin principles in a dry, academic, typically business book way, the author is offering them to you in the form of a set of parables in an easy to read and lucid style. These are interesting stories unraveling these paired tenets through the experienced eyes of two elephants, Appy & Proppy, whose chance meeting with a man called Lucky stimulates a series of conversations about the twelve twins. Each one of the twelve paired thoughts has the potential to inspire anyone to renew their energy that power People, Purpose & Performance.

You can visit the facebook page of the book here

About the author Naveen Lakkur:
Naveen Lakkur, an entrepreneur, an enabler, and an energizer. “Converting Creative Concepts into Commerce with Compassion” is a one-line intro of Naveen. With over 20 years of professional experience spread worldwide, he has been instrumental in fostering over 24 concepts to have become commercial realities globally. He is very passionate about fostering Social Entrepreneurs and actively participates in social projects with the objective of making life a wonderful one to live.

For more information visit http://www.naveenlakkur.com

To order your own copy of the book visit:
http://www.goodvalue.in/book/inseparable_twins_paired_principles_inspire_young_minds/gv_itwins

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Center for Productive Longevity Organizing Events to Stimulate Entrepreneurship Among Baby Boomers

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Meetings to be Held at Babson College, Northwestern University/Kellogg School, and University of Denver

Boulder, CO, July 11, 2012 – The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, is organizing three more meetings this fall in the “Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers” series. The meetings are designed to contribute to a national momentum for new-business creation, which enables Baby Boomers to remain productively engaged and also facilitates national economic growth.

The events will be held for people 50 and older at Babson College in Wellesley, MA on September 14, Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Management in Chicago on October 11, and the University of Denver on November 15. To register and view preliminary agendas, visit http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview. Sponsors of upcoming meetings include AARP, CPL, and a number of other organizations.

Each of the meetings will have presentations by three successful entrepreneurs. The meetings will also include two rounds of interactive breakout sessions on topics relating to new-business creation and how to become an entrepreneur, including: risks and rewards of being an entrepreneur, strategies for identifying and selecting potential business opportunities, developing a business plan or business concept statement, and exploring funding support.

The first meeting in the series was held March 27 in Kansas City, MO at the Kauffman Foundation, a focal point for entrepreneurship in America, and attracted 95 participants. The written evaluations indicated that the meeting was extremely successful: 87 percent of the participants reported that it increased their awareness and understanding of the benefits and opportunities provided by entrepreneurship, and 97 percent stated they were now more likely to create a new business.

This interest in entrepreneurship as a career after retirement is reflected in national research as well, with increasingly more people 55 and older creating their own businesses. In fact, according to Kauffman Foundation research, the relative percentage of entrepreneurs has increased by almost seven percent for people 55-64 from 1996-2011, the largest increase among all age groups; by contrast, the percentage dropped about five percent for people 20-44.

The minimum age level is 50, and qualified people can register now for one of the following meetings at http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview:

September 14, 2012: Babson College, Wellesley, MA
Babson College has been selected for each of the last ten years as having the best post-secondary school program on entrepreneurship in the country. Leonard Schlesinger, the President of Babson College, and Ralph Sorenson, past President of Babson College and founder of its Center on Entrepreneurship, will be the opening speakers.

October 11, 2012: Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Management, Chicago, IL
Dr. Paul Magelli, Senior Director, Academy for Entrepreneurial Leadership, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and James Shein, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Kellogg School, will make the opening presentations.

November 15, 2012: University of Denver, Denver, CO
The details for the Denver meeting are still being finalized, but will include Courtney Price, President of VentureQuest, and one other speaker. Go to http://www.ctrpl.org/november-15-2012 for the latest information.

The number of participants will be limited to 125 on a first-come basis. The cost of $35 per person covers inclusion of a spouse, if desired, and a post-meeting workshop on the “how-tos” of creating a new business. Payment to the Center for Productive Longevity must be received by the first of the month in which the meeting is held to confirm participation.

CPL has also initiated a national competition, the Later-Life Story Contest, for people 55 and older. The competition has two categories: Entrepreneur Success Stories and Inspirational Later-Life Stories. A panel of three independent judges will select one winner from each category who will receive $1,000 and a specially designed trophy. CPL will post the best stories on its website (ctrpl.org) under “Success Stories.” The contest deadline is August 31, and winners will be announced on October 1, 2012.

To submit a story, visit www.ctrpl.org/laterlifestorycontest and complete a submission form. Entrants must be 55 and older, have a compelling story to share, and be willing to have it posted on the CPL website for viewing and for possible publication. Stories may also be sent to James Hooks at jhooks@ctrpl.org.

For more information on CPL, the meetings and how to submit entrepreneur success stories, visit www.ctrpl.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

Media Contacts:
Jenny Foust or Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com or ahassinger@csg-pr.com

Company Contacts:
William K. Zinke or James R. Hooks
Center for Productive Longevity
303.499.3939
wzinke@ctrpl.org or jhooks@ctrpl.org

About the Center for Productive Longevity
The mission of CPL is to stimulate the substantially increased engagement of people 55 and older in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

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Baby Boomers Are Fastest Growing Segment in Entrepreneurial Wave

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Recent Event Attracted Nearly 100 Baby Boomers to Discuss Benefits of Entrepreneurship

Boulder, CO, April 26, 2012 – The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL), which serves as the bridge between people 55 and older and the opportunities that enable them to continue in productive activities, today announced the results of the first in a series of four meetings, “Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers.” During a time of high unemployment and low economic growth, CPL initiated the 2012 series to stimulate the interest of Baby Boomers in new-business creation.

The first event was held at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, MO, a focal point for entrepreneurship in America, and attracted almost 100 participants to engage in interactive discussion and dialogue about entrepreneurship. Sponsors of the event included the Kauffman Foundation, AARP, the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) and CPL.

Written evaluations from the event indicated that almost all participants have a strong desire to start a new business; 97 percent stated they are more likely to create a new business as a result of attending the daylong meeting.

These responses mirror a national trend where increasingly more Baby Boomers are starting their own businesses. In fact, according to the Kauffman Foundation, from 1996 to 2011 the number of Baby Boomers starting a business increased by nearly seven percent, the largest increase among all age groups. For people 20-44, the number of people starting a new business actually fell about five percent during that same time period.

“There is a wide range of individual, economic and societal benefits for the Baby Boomers to start new businesses,” says William Zinke, 85, founder and president of CPL. “People are living longer, yet often retiring earlier, and recent AARP studies confirm that 80 percent of Baby Boomers indicate their intent to continue working after leaving regular career jobs.”

Additional feedback from the meeting found that 87 percent of attendees stated that the event increased their awareness and understanding of the benefits and opportunities provided by entrepreneurship “very much” or “a great deal.” Seventy-seven percent indicated that they were “a great deal” or “very much” more likely to pursue programs or courses on entrepreneurship as a result of attending the event.

Speakers from the March meeting included Benno C. Schmidt, Jr., Interim President & CEO, Kauffman Foundation and former President, Yale University; Bruce Merrifield, former U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce and Chaired Professor of Entrepreneurship, the Wharton School; Mary Beth Izard, author of BoomerPreneurs; Jerry Kelly, CEO and Co-Founder, Silpada Designs; and Danny O’Neill, President and Founder, Roasterie.

Human Resource Services, Inc. (HRS) created CPL as a non-profit to serve as the bridge between people 55 and older and opportunities that enable them to continue as productive contributors. The economic benefits of enabling people 55+ to continue working include providing them with needed income, contributing to–instead of drawing from–entitlement programs, reducing unemployment and increasing national economic growth.

The next “Spotlight on Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Baby Boomers” meetings are scheduled to be held at Babson College in Wellesley, MA on September 14, Northwestern University/Kellogg School of Business in Chicago on October 11, and the University of Denver on November 15. To register, visit
http://www.ctrpl.org/entrepreneurship-meeting/overview. Follow the Center for Productive Longevity on Facebook at facebook.com/CTRPL.

Media Contacts:
Jenny Foust or Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com or ahassinger@csg-pr.com

Company Contacts:
William K. Zinke or James R. Hooks
Center for Productive Longevity
303.499.3939
wzinke@ctrpl.org or jhooks@ctrpl.org

About the Center for Productive Longevity
The mission of CPL is to be the bridge between people 55 and older and their engagement in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. It is imperative that we recognize the value added by an aging workforce. Visit www.ctrpl.org for more information.

Contact:
Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
ahassinger@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

FPL Partners with Indian River State College to Launch Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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“Since the program was developed, we have hired over 60 trained individuals and promoted 24 existing employees because of the skills and knowledge they gained here at IRSC,” Mano Nazar, FPL’s Nuclear Division executive vice president and chief nuclear officer.

Juno Beach, FL (April 13, 2012) — The next generation of FPL nuclear technicians and engineers could very well get their start at Indian River State College’s (IRSC) new Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The $21.5 million, 65,000 square foot facility at IRSC’s Ft. Pierce campus represents a unique partnership between the college and local business partners, including FPL.

The Brown Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will focus on educational programs in alternative energy and sustainability. Students will learn how to produce biofuels, construct photovoltaic solar cells, experiment with light technologies, and gain hands-on experience in all aspects of energy efficient building construction.

The center will also feature a nuclear simulator complete with a control room that will help train students to work at Florida Power & Light’s St. Lucie or Turkey Point nuclear power plants. The college received a $3.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train instructors who will then train students.

The program includes a partnership of schools from 18 states.

FPL donated equipment so students can get real-life experience in a controlled environment.

“I think it’s going to play a big part moving into the future,” IRSC President Ed Massey told Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers. “By housing the nuclear energy program and the power plant operations program in partnership with Florida Power & Light, again it is meeting a high demand need in our area and putting people in high skill, high-wage paying jobs available in that industry.”

The Brown Center represents an extension of the partnership FPL has built with IRSC over the past six years, helping to train students in nuclear technology and place them in jobs immediately following graduation.

“Our partnership with IRSC has been a win-win,” said Mano Nazar, FPL’s Nuclear Division executive vice president and chief nuclear officer. “Since the program was developed in 2006 in partnership with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and IRSC, we have hired over 60 trained individuals and promoted 24 existing employees because of the skills and knowledge they gained here at IRSC. This is a great example of how an innovative partnership like this one can really make a difference.”

About Florida Power & Light Company
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. FPL serves 4.5 million customer accounts in Florida and is a leading employer in the state with approximately 10,000 employees. The company consistently outperforms national averages for service reliability while customer bills are below the national average. A clean energy leader, FPL has one of the lowest emissions profiles and one of the leading energy efficiency programs among utilities nationwide. FPL is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Fla. – based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE). For more information, visit http://www.FPL.com.

Media Contact:
FPL Media Line
Florida Power & Light Company
700 Universe Blvd.
Juno Beach, FL 33408
305-552-3888
amelia.gomez@rbbpr.com
http://www.fpl.com
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Financial

Global Business and Financial Summit Set for Los Angeles March 21-25

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Christian business and financial leaders from across the world are set to convene in Los Angeles, CA, March 21-25 for the Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (K.E.Y.S.).

Los Angeles, CA, February 28, 2012 – “Christian business and financial leaders from across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, The Netherlands, Indonesia and many other nations will attend the 5th Annual K.E.Y.S. marketplace summit March 21-25, 2012, in Los Angeles,” according to Dr. Bruce Cook, summit convener. Cook is Founder and President of Venture Advisers, Inc., Kingdom House Publishing, and Kingdom Venture Partners, and is a director, advisor and/or trustee of seven other organizations.

Theme for K.E.Y.S. LA/Hollywood will be “Kingdom Culture Quake” and location is the Los Angeles Airport Marriott. K.E.Y.S. is an acronym that stands for Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit.

“We have an amazing lineup this year,” says Cook, “and are expecting our best event yet.” Early registration ends March 15th.

Speakers include Os Hillman, Mike Rovner, Kevin Coleman, Carey Arban Lewis, Dr. Larry Poland, Dr. Ted Baehr, Brad Fieldhouse, Carl LaBarbera, Doug Wall, Dr. Ron Jenson, Carolita Oliveros, Karen Covell, Cheryl Allen, Michelle Seidler, Wende Jones, Charlie Fisher, Troy Walker, Julio Herrera, Jerry Tuma, Dr. Craig Ponder Sr., Charlie Lewis, Johnny Enlow, David Van Koevering, Tom Barrett, Dr. Mark Kauffman, Dr. Tony Dale, Steve DeSilva, Steve Christensen, Dr. Rodney Sampson, John Muratori, Dr. Shaun Wang, David Roth, Dr. Gordon Bradshaw, Dr. Che Ahn, David Tai, Phil Tan, Charles Lee, Daniel Meylan, Shawn Bolz, Jason Sobel, Dr. Bob Cathers, Mel Ayres, Danita Patterson, Dr. Berin Gilfillan, Jim Barthel, David Yarnes, Morris Ruddick, Dr. Mike Cohen, Fulton Sheen, JoAn Risdon, David Wood, Rick Wright, Brett Johnson, Brian Godawa, Dr. David Andrade, Faytene Grassechi, Tim Taylor, Louis Barragan, John Shepherd, Jim Schmidt, Paul Lauer, Jonathan Shibley, Chevonne O’Shaughnessy, Brad Dacus, Dr. Robert Watkins, Dr. Robert Needham, Ken An, Dr. Jimmie Reed, Dr. Sharon Billins, Monique Reed, Charles Robinson, Dr. Joseph Peck, Duncan Campbell, Michael Oswald, Rob Moss, Jess Bielby, Peggy Cole, Doug Addison, Larry Davis, Renesia Martin, Cheryl-Ann Needham, Patrick Ingram, Hector Marquez II, Sean Dunn, Tim Price, Andy Bales, Marc Ottestad, Jon Grieser, Michael Smith, Mike Mellace, John Miller, Beverly Holloway, Tim Peters, Melody Rossi, Toure` Roberts, Dr. Steven Rundle, Robert Ricciardelli, Drs. Adam & Candice Smithyman, Doug Spada, Ed Turose, Woody Young, David Webster, Terry Leverett, Wolfgang Kovacek and Alan Hauge.

For more information on K.E.Y.S. LA/Hollywood, visit their web site at http://www.KingdomEconomicSummit.com or call toll free 1-877-409-3663, ext. 701.

About the Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit (K.E.Y.S.):
Patterned loosely after the World Economic Forum, but with a Christian focus and perspective, K.E.Y.S. LA/Hollywood will feature some 65 keynote speakers and 45 breakout speakers dealing with business, finance, economics, ethics, leadership, sales, marketing, international law, entrepreneurship, angel capital, operations, corporate strategy, philanthropy and charitable giving, wealth management, insurance and investing, organizational culture, business as missions, and faith and work.

Contact:
Dianne Bennett
Kingdom Economic Yearly Summit
14912 Big Falls Dr.
Leander, Texas 78641
323-272-3160
pressreleaser@bestonlineresults.com
http://www.KingdomEconomicSummit.com