Wanna bet? NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin has a good idea (and there’s a bracket!)

Posted on May 1, 2023
Just because Denny Hamlin pitched it doesn’t mean it’s a dumb idea. How’s that for a ringing endorsement? A lot of NASCAR fans like to pick on Denny, partly because he says a lot of things with his mouth, and also isn’t afraid to speak with his bumper. When he admitted to wrecking Ross Chastain several weeks ago, got penalized for it, then appealed and suggested his admission shouldn’t be evidence … well, that might’ve been Peak Denny’s. In a roundabout way, I was reminded of the time Charles Barkley was claimed to be misquoted in his own autobiography. But…

Streaming bills may create a two-tier system, hurting Cdn. creators – Business News

Posted on May 1, 2023
Double standard streaming? The Canadian Press – Apr 28, 2023 / 8:53 am | Stories: 423868Photo: The Canadian PressAt least one Canadian media production association says the country’s new streaming legislation could create a two-tier system where foreign streamers are held to lower standards than Canadian broadcasters. The Canadian Media Producers Association says Bill C-11, which was passed Thursday, could result in foreign streamers being allowed to use fewer Canadian creators in the production of Canadian programming. The group representing thousands of companies in the TV, film and digital media business says the CRTC, which has been tasked…

Benefits of Developing a Business Plan

Posted on May 1, 2023
Starting a business is difficult and complex, requiring careful strategy, investigation and execution. You must find a business idea, a business plan must be written, finance must be obtained, a team must be assembled, and operations must be set up. Numerous elements affect a business’ ability to succeed. It involves the capacity to recognize and size market opportunities, carry out its goals, and adapt to and change with the market but you may find it interesting to hire a finance broker to help you with your finances. It also entails a sizable degree of risk and necessitates a sizable time,…

We are surveying women founding & growing startups & small businesses

Posted on May 1, 2023
Lead or own a small business or startup in Australia? We’d love your input for key research on women running and building businesses. We’ll be collating the results for a special report released in October, highlighting some of the opportunities and challenges for women in business in the year ahead, and also using the data to drive policymakers and decision-makers to offer more support where needed. Check out the survey here. The survey takes around five minutes and is made possible thanks to the support of CommBank Women in Focus — with the results collated, respondent data remaining anonymous, and…

TecBRIDGE to select the latest business plan winners

Posted on April 30, 2023
Apr. 26—TecBRIDGE, an organization focused on entrepreneurship and innovation in Northeast Pennsylvania, will crown the next winner of its annual Business Plan Competition Thursday at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre. Don Webster, executive director of tecBRIDGE, witnessed the scope and caliber of the projects evolve over the past two decades. “The judges have really been impressed with the quality of the submissions, particularly this year and last year,” he said. “It’s become really hard to figure out how to distinguish between some of the good work that everybody is doing.” Webster feels fortunate to have many dedicated business leaders…

Man allegedly shot in head at local Clark Co. bar, reports say

Posted on April 29, 2023
A man was reportedly shot in the head at a local business in Clark County overnight Saturday, according to the initial emergency call. TRENDING: Man who stuffed 10-month-old baby into backpack, left her in car, sentenced to life in prison The Clark County Sheriff’s Office and Springfield Police responded to 2288 South Yellow Springs Street, the location of Wayside Tavern, at around 1:39 am on reports of a shooting. The initial 911 call reportedly stated that the man was shot in the head, dispatchers told responding Springfield police over emergency scanners. The man was “still breathing;” however, it was “unknown…

Second Nature Brands hires Chris Caswell as CFO

Posted on April 29, 2023
DETROIT — Second Nature Brands, a better-for-you brand acquired by CapVest Partners LLP last April, has named Chris Caswell as its new chief financial officer. Before joining Second Nature Brands, Mr. Caswell was CFO at Welch Foods Inc. for four years. Previously, Mr. Caswell held positions at retail company Clarks Americas, academic intervention company Resiliency for Life and beverage company Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. “We are delighted to welcome Chris to Second Nature Brands,” said Victor Mehren, chief executive officer of Second Nature Brands. “He is a leader of the highest caliber with extensive financial and operational experience with a…

U of A Team Wins $20,000 for Cycling Innovation at Canadian Business Plan Competition

Posted on April 29, 2023
Photo Submitted New Venture Development instructors and UNCL team members pose with their winnings at the Ivey Business Plan Competition in Ontario, Canada. From left: David Hinton, Michael Burton, Clayton Woodruff, Payton Lenz and Sarah Goforth.A graduate student entrepreneurship team from the U of A won first place in Canada’s prestigious Ivey Business Plan Competition, securing $20,000 to put toward their innovative solution of deterring bicycle theft without the need for a bike lock. UNCL Co., short for Universal Network Controlled Lock, is an app-enabled security device that retrofits to public bike racks, allowing…