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Diverse Startups Can Receive Tech Mentorship And Thrive

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Fortunately, it was around the same time that Brooks connected with Kathryn Finney of Digital Undivided , a community outreach program with the mission of getting black women started in tech. Some major names in tech will be speaking, including Adria Richards and Anil Dash. Photo courtesy of Rachel Brooks.

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Why Wilmington, Delaware Is The Best Place To Start Your New Business

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Wilmington, Delaware is conveniently located between two other major cities (Philadelphia and New York). Because Wilmington is a city dedicated to reconstruction, the people of Wilmington are often quite receptive of new ventures, particularly if they involve artistic elements or community themes.

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Transcript of How National Companies Can Infiltrate Local Markets

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John Jantsch: For national companies trying to infiltrate the local market the community organizations may be the best and last frontier. You got my last name right on the first try, which not everyone does. That it wasn’t just like here’s somebody we can give some money to and put our name on. Megan: Awesome.

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Businesses Must Manage the Twitter Conversation

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If you’re not capturing the names of people who are talking about you on the real-time web you’re missing out on CRM opportunities (direct marketing, customer support, 2-way conversations, monitoring future conversations). The currency of the real-time web is, for now, your Twitter address.

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To B or Not to B Corp

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A B Corp has a fiduciary responsibility with regard to the interests of its employees, the community and the environment, as well as its shareholders. In Philadelphia, a $4,000 tax break was awarded to up to 25 companies. Sweeney: A corporation has a single focus, namely, to maximize profits for its shareholders.

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Spotting, Nurturing and Mentoring Talent – The Power of Troy Carter

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The “what” is well known in LA circles – Troy discovered a little known young singer named Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta aka Lady Gaga and helped her launch her career. They hired a consultant in the LGBT community who had relationships with all of the most popular gay clubs (who you know) and they built from there.

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Top 3 Reasons To Use Event Marketing To Drive Growth

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Event marketing creates communities. There’s nothing like putting a face with a name to build a stronger relationship with a customer or prospect. Tim Raybould is the CEO at Ticketleap , based in Philadelphia, PA. Just remember that the focus should remain on building relationships rather than applying a hard sell.

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