Workshop for Small Businesses
September 30, 1997 - On October 23, the Washington Business Journal
(WBJ) will present the "Small Business Strategies" workshop. Jeffrey Gitomer,
an industry leader in sales training, will discuss sales and marketing
techniques. Bob McDonald and Don Hutcheson, authors of "The Lemming
Conspiracy: How to Redirect Your Life from Stress to Balance," will
address ways in which individuals can cope with the demands of life and
career. The workshop will take place at the Tysons Corner Ritz Carlton with
registration and breakfast beginning at 7:30 a.m. To register, please e-mail
your name, company name, address, phone and fax numbers, and credit card
information to Christian Munson. For more
information, call WBJ at (703) 875-2200.
Internet Community Builder
September 30, 1997 - Reston, Virginia-based
Proxicom recently launched the Proxicom Community Suite, a combination
of software modules for building Internet communities on Web sites,
intranets or extranets. The suite includes a Java-based discussion group
application; Proxicom Chat, an HTML-based client interface for real-time
conversation with an online community; and a content authoring and
administration tool that enables members of virtual communities to publish
and maintain their own Web pages. Visit Proxicom's Web site for more
information and for examples of current organizations building community-based
applications with the Suite.
Stock Tournament for Students
September 26, 1997 - CNBC and MCI recently joined efforts to launch
the CNBC-MCI Student Stock Tournament
on October 1, 1997. The Tournament will give student investment clubs across
the nation the opportunity to compete in a test of stock-picking skills,
while learning the ways of Wall Street and improving their financial literacy.
Each club will receive $10,000 in play money to invest in up to 20 stocks.
In addition, at the end of every semester, the club whose portfolio earns
the greatest quarterly return will be awarded 250 shares of General Electric
stock - donated to their school - and will be invited to appear on CNBC.
Visit the Tournament's Web site, developed by
MCI and Proxicom of Reston,
Viriginia, for more information.
"Spinning Mail" Over the Web
September 26, 1997 - Nascent Technologies, Inc.,
recently launched Mailspinner, a Web-based client-server system which
provides access to existing e-mail accounts. Mailspinner enables users to
read and send mail over the Internet from within their Web browser.
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Nascent Technologies provides Internet
marketing, strategic development and technology services to corporations,
government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Visit Nascent's Web site
for more information and to launch a demo.
Focus on Minority-Owned Banks
September 24, 1997 -
Creative Investment
Research (CIR) surveys, evaluates and publishes information
collected on minority- and women-owned banks, thrifts and
brokerage firms. CIR's Web site includes CD-rates information on
select minority banks and a listing of newspaper and magazine
articles on minority banks and brokers. In addition, visitors may
order a copy of the Minority Bank Monitor which contains
information such as industry overviews and financial ratings for
minority-owned institutions.
Donate to CHiCOs for Area Youth
September 23, 1997 - Virginia
Tech, the Falls Church School District and the Virginia
Cooperative Extension Service recently launched a nonprofit effort
in the Falls Church and Fairfax areas called "CHiCOs" (Comunidad
Hispana Comunicando con Otros). The program is designed to help
improve the computer skills of lower-income Spanish speaking
youths with the prospect that they will pursue technical careers
in the future. CHiCOs is currently seeking donations of used
computers, software and printers from area businesses. Volunteers
will refurbish the equipment and train local youth to use it for
schoolwork. E-mail CHiCOs for
more information.
The U.S. Nonprofit Gateway
September 22, 1997 - Vice President Al Gore recently
launched the U.S. Nonprofit
Gateway Web site to help nonprofit organizations access
Federal information and services online. Linked to Cabinet
departments and other federal agencies, the site includes
information on grants, regulations, taxes and programs. In
addition, visitors may browse for information in the
Executive, Legislative and Judicial branches; link to
federal information clearinghouses and services; and access
resources on the management and policies of nonprofit
organizations.
Spend A Night with the Stars
September 19, 1997 - On Tuesday, October 21, the
Morino Institute will present "An Evening with the Stars of Telecom,"
the second in a series of Potomac KnowledgeWay Netpreneur Program
CEO Forums. The forum will feature five local entrepreneurs who founded or
co-founded businesses encompassing the different facets of the telecommunications
industry: Morgan O'Brien, Nextel Communications; John Puente, Orion Network
Systems; Brian Thompson, LCI International; David Thompson, Orbital Sciences;
and Mark Warner, Columbia Capital Corporation Inc. The forum will take place
at the J.W. Marriott in Washington, D.C. with registration and a pre-reception
beginning at 5:30 p.m.; the Program will begin at 7 and admission is free.
Visit the Netpreneur Program's Web site for details and to register for the
event.
Recognizing "Earthly" Sites
September 18, 1997 -
The OneEarth Gallery
is a browsable public service directory that recognizes organizations
and companies working to improve society's culture and environment.
The Gallery is currently accepting
suggestions on Web sites that
promote social and environmental causes for inclusion in their November
1997 online newsletter. The Gallery is maintained by
OneEarth, an Internet presence
provider based in Herndon, Virginia.
Web Hosting and Registry
September 17, 1997 - For a limited time,
VirtualServing.com is
offering new clients free use of the Central Registry.
Central Registry is
an Internet promotion service that submits organizations'
homepages to over 600 indexes and directories on the Web.
VirtualServing.com is a Web hosting service with offices in
Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland. Visit their Web site for
more information.
Call for Entries for GII Awards
September 16, 1997 - The Global Information Infrastructure (GII)
Awards is holding its third annual Call for Entries through November 24.
This year, the GII Awards added three categories to the program:
the Netpreneur Award, created in collaboration with the Potomac KnowledgeWay
Netpreneur Program, honoring digital
age entrepreneurs; the Promise Award, honoring uses of information
infrastructure by, or in support of, volunteers, volunteer initiatives or
volunteer organizations that benefit young people; and the Commerce Award,
recognizing excellence in the use of electronic commerce. The
Morino Institute is one of this year's sponsors.
Visit GII's Web site for more information.
Business Center on the Web
September 15, 1997 -
The Business Resource
Center provides small businesses and entrepreneurs information
on marketing, managing and financing their business; includes
interactive discussion groups; and contains templates for press
releases, business plans and checklists. In addition, visitors may
download shareware and demo versions of business-related software
such as CheckPrint, ContractMaker and Business Plan Master. Visit
the Center for more information and to subscribe to their e-mail
newsletter.
Area Firm Provides Financing Information
September 12, 1997 - American Capital
Strategies, Ltd. (ACS) based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a venture capital
firm dedicated to funding small and medium-sized businesses and specializes
in buyouts and growth-financings. The ACS Web site contains a "Request for
Information on Financing" form, which generates a reply based on individual
companies' needs, and a message board where visitors may post comments or
questions. In addition, the site includes samples of transaction-related
documents, such as confidentiality agreements and employee agreements,
suitable for printing. Visit ACS' site for more information.
Consult at the "OBELISK"
September 11, 1997 - Maryland-based
AP Consultants recently added a new section to their Web site entitled,
"MARKETING OBELISK." In an effort to assist aspiring Web developers,
business people and other Internet users, the site features articles, facts
and stats on marketing strategies and Web development. In addition, the
OBELISK includes a page of links to other Web sites containing information
on marketing and Web development.
Local Organization Launches Site
September 11, 1997 - The
Virginia Scotland Partnership recently launched their Web site. The
site includes information for Virginia and Scotland-based businesses
interested in overseas ventures. Visitors may access profiles of the
Partnership's target industries - biotechnology, electronics, IT and
telecom, and software - in both Virginia and Scotland. Based in Herndon,
Virginia, the Partnership is an initiative to stimulate international trade
and technology business development for Virginia and Scottish high-tech
companies. Visit their Web site for more information.
Tax Policy and Cyberspace Seminar
September 9, 1997 - The Potomac KnowledgeWay
Netpreneur Program and Ernst & Young LLP
are cosponsoring a seminar entitled, "Navigating Cyberspace Tax Policy." The
seminar, scheduled for Tuesday, September 23 from 8-10 a.m., will be held
at the Fairview Park Marriott in Falls Church, Virginia. Agenda topics
include income taxes, sales and use taxes, and other taxes as they apply to
the Internet and companies involved in electronic commerce. There is no fee
to attend and CPE credit will be given upon request. For more information
and to register, visit
the Netpreneur Program's Web site, the Netpreneur Exchange.
The Learning "Continuum"
September 5, 1997 - Virginia-based, iNEXT
Corporation recently launched CONTINUUM Internet Based Training (IBT), a
suite of netcentric, self-paced learning courses. The series of Java-based
courses enables users to experience learning through the use of graphics
animation, audio and video and operates over the Internet, intranets and
extranets without the use of a plug-in. iNEXT, based in Farifax, Virginia,
designs software and systems for online training. Visit iNEXT's Web site
for more information and to "test drive" CONTINUUM.
Electronic Press Release Distribution
September 5, 1997 - Xpress Press
distributes business and technology news to a variety of media publications
ranging from the Associated Press to Vogue Magazine. In addition, their Web
site offers tips on writing and editing press releases; provides information
on new Web sites and trial software offers; and includes a
listing of online sources for obtaining media clippings. Visit Xpress'
Web site for more information.
Web Applications for Project Managers
September 3, 1997 - Virginia-based
Computer Strategies, Inc.,
an IT consulting firm, recently announced two Web-based
productivity tools in their UnaNet line of products: WebTime and
WebPlan. Through the use of a Web browser, these products enable
employees to record time worked and perform project oversight.
Features of both applications include standardized project plan
entry and recording; integration of data with other WebTools
applications; and an e-mail alert which notify managers to update
a project's status. Visit Computer Strategies' Web site for more
information and to view a
demo.
Ryan McGinn Launches Web Site
September 2, 1997 - Ryan McGinn, Inc., a strategic communications
firm, recently launched their Web site called, "Relate".
Visitors may send electronic post cards with a personalized greeting to
friends and colleagues; receive tips on fostering media relationships from
"Clif's Notes;" and review Ryan McGinn's Cardinal Rules of Relationship
Building. In addition, the site features a virtual
museum of political memorabilia and American folk art which is displayed
throughout the firm's office in Arlington, Virginia. Visit Relate for more
information.