Tom Joyner Virtual College Fair Launches with MetroPCS
The Tom Joyner Virtual College Fair and MetroPCS Communications are offering both online and live resources to connect college-bound students and their parents with schools and universities across the country. Tom Joyner Virtual College Fair offers students and parents critical information about the admission process, financial aid, housing and student life from the country’s leading Historically [...]
Read MoreKapor Capital Makes Pre-Seed Investment in BeCouply
NewMe Accelerator participants hit the ground running towards success, especially co-founder of BeCouply, Pius Uzamere. His mobile/web app and exclusive social network for couples he started alongside his partner Becky, is the first from the accelerator to receive funding for their startup. BeCouply just received a pre-seed investment by Kapor Capital. “We’re making a pre-seed [...]
Read MoreMediaTakeout.com Announce Joint Venture For Original Web Programming
One of the most popular urban entertainment sites, MediaTakeout.com is stepping outside the box offering faithful visitors something new. They announced that they are expanding its online site by developing a TV/Web portion to its much popular online medium. MediaTakeout.com entered into a joint venture deal with film acquisition and distribution company Fisher Klingenstein Films [...]
Read MoreNew Tech Startup Rap Genius Decoding Your Favorite Lyrics
Music startups are exciting, for the simple fact that they help move the industry forward instead of back like so many like to harp on. One in particular is getting the attention of many music lovers called Rap Genius. Rap Genius is a startup from the Bay Area, Calif. that has created a massive and [...]
Read MoreTech Week in Review 9-2-2011
Square Blowing Up Worldwide No matter what line of business you’re in, being able to accept payments via credit card is a major convenience. What’s inconvenient is the costs and hassles associated with accepting credit cards. There’s bulky equipment to buy and pipers to pay for each transaction. This is where Square comes in. We [...]
Read MoreBlack Companies Among Fastest Growing
The annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies for 2011 includes the Top 10 Black Entrepreneurs. It is a diverse group. Eight of the companies are engaged directly in some aspect of science or technology. They include an innovative dental firm, three management-consulting companies, a real estate settlement services firm, a telecom and technology service provider, [...]
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