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What is a Social Enterprise?

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An excellent example of a social enterprise is The Empowerment Plan —an organization that hires people currently living in homeless shelters to create a combination winter coat, sleeping bag, and over-the-shoulder bag, which is then distributed to the homeless of Detroit free of charge. Maryland was the first U.S.

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The Evolution Of The Podcast

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Todd is the CEO of Blubrry Podcasting – a podcast media company that represents 105,000 Audio and Video podcasters in which his company provides advertising opportunities, media distribution/hosting, podcast media statistics, and other services. He is a podcast advertising specialist, and he founded the Tech Podcast Network in 2004.

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Waiakea Water Joins List Of Sustainable Companies

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It is a food and beverage firm that has proven that sustainable practices can out-compete the conventional model of growing and distributing food. This company operates on the Big Island of Hawaii. This San Francisco-based company operates sustainably. Everything it sources is 100 percent raw and organic. Waiakea Water.

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14 Entrepreneurs Describe The BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) For Their Business?

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9- Be the #1 Small Giant in Hawaii. You see like Silicon Valley, Hawaii is becoming its own startup paradise. That’s why my BHAG for Brandalaxy is to be the #1 brand strategist firm in Hawaii. Setting up a publishing company to internationally distribute the book, initially in 3-4 languages. The biggest one?

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All Investing Has Impact

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blacks and whites use marijuana at comparable rates." " Yet in all states but Hawaii, blacks are more likely than whites to be arrested for marijuana offenses." So, on one hand, the move towards decriminalization is great for minority communities, the economic opportunities created are unevenly distributed. it mentioned.

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How to Run Effective Online Sweepstakes Campaigns

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Appsumo is an daily deals website for the coolest web apps and other digitally distributed goods. This is what they say about themselves: We are an distribution channel for companies that help entrepreneurs start, grow, optimize, and scale their businesses. Case studies. Image credit. Case #1 – Appsumo. Case study #3 - Noritz.

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Walmart’s Been On A Buying Spree. Which Company Could It Acquire Next?

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Allbirds’ expanding appeal, range of products, and distribution channels could attract Walmart. The company offers a tech-enabled full service pharmacy currently available in every state except Hawaii. Disclosed funding: $27.4M. Select investors: Lerer Hippeau Ventures, Slow Ventures, Maveron, Tiger Global Management.