November 2008

Grameen America Distributes $1 Million In New York City

MarketWatch: Grameen America, a microfinance organization based on the Grameen lending model, announced it has successfully disbursed more than $1 million in micro-loans to low-income women, many of whom are immigrants, in Queens, New York. Grameen America is a microfinance organization with a mission to alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship. In January 2008, Grameen America launched […]

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Cold Stone Creamery’s iMix America Contest Begins Its Final Round

Business Wire: The third and final round of Cold Stone Creamery’s interactive iMix America contest is now underway, and the remaining 20 finalists are polishing their social networking skills as they continue to promote their ice cream creations and secure a win for the $30,000 in prizes. With all votes wiped clean at the end

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MatchPoint Responds To Turbulent Times-Distributes $2.5 Million Of Franchise Education Material

PR Leap: MatchPoint®, the industry’s leading Franchise Consulting Network is responding to the global financial turmoil by offering free franchise education material worth $2.5 million to the marketplace. In a strategic alliance with Franchise Television Productions, MatchPoint is distributing 50,000 DVDs through its nation-wide network of franchise consultants. Valued at $49.95 each, this DVD aptly

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Local H&R Block Franchisee Honored At National Convention

Daily Journal: Helen Westmoreland, who operates the H&R Block franchise office in Seneca and West Union, has been presented with the company’s 2008 Regional Franchisee of the Year Award. The presentation was made during H&R Block’s U.S. Tax Services National Franchise Convention Oct. 20 – 24 in Orlando. Westmoreland was among 13 regional winners honored.

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