Our speakers are:
Stephanie Ringer, co-owner of Workshop, the Creative Workplace (http://www.creativeworkplace.com)
Kevin Anderson, Independent Business Owner and Financial Advisor operating as an SME Director, Cambridge Legacy Group (http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kevin-anderson/1/2b4/179)
Stephanie will discuss her recent coverage in traditional media outlets Louisville Business First and Money Magazine and the follow-up stories that have been done by the local news media.
Kevin will discuss how he uses seminars and other business-building methods to share valuable information that leads people to call him to construct their Financial Road Map.
When: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 6:00 p.m.
Where: Workshop, the Creative Workplace 1205 E. Washington St. Suite 101
Register for the event at: http://www.theseed2020.com/event-registration/
It is sure to be a great event.
]]>Ms Ringer was featured in a blog at Louisville's WHAS11, "Louisville Native Helps Baby Boomers Change Jobs." Writer Claudia Coffey praises the company's program that helps small businesses progress. She describes:
"Louisville native Stephanie Ringer went from working in insurance to launching a company that helps Baby Boomers change jobs, even become entrepreneurs.
"It's an idea that landed her in Money magazine's May issue.
"If you're thinking about changing jobs, Ringer has an interesting way to get the juices flowing. How about spinning a plate, frog hopping or hula hooping."
Ringer and the company, co-owned by Jenness Bunn, were also highlighted in the Business First article, "Workshop Takes Businesses on adventures to Build Staff Rapport, Give Back to Community."
Correspondent Whitney Harrod described a team exercise she observed there, and described:
"The Wells Fargo group was participating in Team Adventures, one of three programs and services offered by Workshop. For the adventures, participants get clues, complete tasks and work toward a common goal, according to Workshop’s Web site. . . .
"During an economy that had many businesses cutting their staffs, Workshop launched Team Adventures in 2009 to help recharge companies’ employees and get them excited to work."
From its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, Workshop—The Creative Workplace helps workers build connections, develop stronger teams, and launch careers. We're glad to see them get some recognition for their unique contributions.
Cynthia Murrell, May 01, 2012
]]>The enterprise information service, AppRapids, is a Monday through Friday service which focuses on app-related issues in the digital world. AppRapids targets important developments in the field and provides critical comments about these developments.
The one-day conference, held at WorkShop, the Creative Workplace, will bring together participants and speakers, allowing everyone to collaborate and share ideas and insights in the field of mobile applications.
The press release, “Apps are Where it’s at: Register Now for AppRapids Conference” tells us more:
“Apps have been integrated into every aspect of life on both personal and professional levels. However, a lack of knowledge, and consequently agency, exists among many app users and potential app creators. Apps have roots in the past, are impacting the present, and will construct the future. Conference sessions will range from planning and development to implementation and business implications. Speakers will provide details of real-life use cases, best practices and lessons learned.”
The conference will include presentations by women and minorities, and discounted rates are available for students and Seed2020 members. Conference sponsors include: Arnold IT, PolySpot, WorkShop, the Creative Workplace, and Interactive Media Lab.
To register and view the schedule and speaker information, head over to http://www.apprapids.com/conference-registration/.
Andrea Hayden, February 23, 2012
]]>The article focuses on trends in Minnesota, but it is common sense to say the direction is widespread. Some of us, however, may not have considered the collateral benefits. Writer Chris Newmarker reveals:
“Kathy Northamer, district president of Robert Half Technology in Minneapolis, has found the interest in mobile apps is also kicking up salaries for the security professionals needed to make sure the apps don’t compromise corporate database. There’s also a greater need for help desk professionals who understand apps.”
To really delve into the world of mobile apps, plan to attend the Inaugural AppRapids Conference on March 28th in Louisville. Apps have quickly become critical to our modern lifestyle, but most of us lack a thorough understanding of them. The Conference will inform and guide participants in pursuing their own app initiatives. Speakers and panelists will bring wisdom from both business and academia to help navigate this new but crucial field.
Cynthia Murrell, February 15, 2012
]]>You would think Facebook’s second in command would have plenty on her plate what with that recent public offering and all. However, she obviously realizes the unique position she is in; she is using her powers for good. Journalists Nicole Perlroth and Clare Cain Miller write:
“Ms. Sandberg sees herself as more than an executive at one of the hottest companies around — more, too, than someone who will soon rank among the few self-made billionaires who are women. She sees herself as a role model for women in business and technology. In speeches, she often urges women to ‘keep your foot on the gas pedal,’ and to aim high.”
The lady’s message is resonating. Her speeches (here and here) on YouTube have had over 200,000 hits and have been incorporated into business classes at Stanford and Harvard.
Some question Sandberg’s message, however, with two related points. First, they say, she has benefitted from near supernatural luck and does not understand the challenges mere mortal women face. Secondly, they accuse her of a version of “blame the victim;” her message that women should take responsibility for their careers and stop blaming men for their failures misses the point, they say. They charge that she discounts the difficulties other women face.
To these naysayers, I say this: first, I applaud anyone who has enjoyed such good fortune who is driven to help and inspire others. Would you want others to hold it against you if you were so lucky? Sounds a tiny bit like jealousy to me.
As for the idea that Sandberg is being too harsh on women who find themselves in difficult situations, I say her critics are the ones missing the point. Yes, women face many disadvantages in our careers. However, those circumstances are not changing quickly, and we have to work within reality. In order to get anywhere, we must accept that life is not fair and push as hard and as smartly as we can. Excuses, even if valid, do not build a successful career.
Cynthia Murrell, February 08, 2012
]]>A new enterprise information service called AppRapids, published Monday through Friday, covers enterprise infrastructure, solutions, and applications. Unlike other services, AppRapids focuses on important developments and provides critical comments about technology, products, and services. Providing space for discusions of apps-related issues is an important part of an the mission of AppRapids' services.
Inspired by quick integration of apps into not only our daily personal lives, but also embedded into the process of enterprise environments, the conference aims to provide guidance, practical advice, and case study reviews that can be used to help in the development and implementation of your own apps. We are excited to offer a Keynote session from Ric Manning of Louisville's The Courier-Journal and an afternoon Spotlight Session with Craig James on Social Applications. An additional highlight session for the conference will focus on opportunities for women and minority-owned businesses in the applications space.
Topics to be covered include:
We welcome any original contributions on these topics for presentation.
Accepted speakers will receive free conference registration.
To submit a proposal for your 40-minute session that includes a Q&A, send an email to: theseed2020@yahoo.com. Questions about the conference, including sponsorship opportunites, can also be emailed to theseed2020@yahoo.com.
Return all fields completed as follows:
To be considered, proposals must be received by 12 Midnight Eastern Time, Friday, February 3, 2012.
The conference will be held in Downtown Louisville. More information will be available shortly at www.apprapids.com and theseed2020.com. Conference presented by PolySpot and ArnoldIT.
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The grant provides funding to cover all necessities for one year of high school in Tanzania from clothing to school supplies. It also is funding the use of mobile technology, to capture data such as attendance. The data will feed directly into a Camfed database so that follow-ups can occur quickly and pre-empt a drop out or help solve other situations that interfere with educational pursuits.
Camfed fights poverty and AIDS in Africa through educating girls and empowering young women as leaders of change. Since 1993, 1,451,600 children in some of the poorest rural districts of Ghana, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia have benefited from Camfed's programs.
The commitment to use technology to pre-empt social and medical issues in order to improve the health and education of women is something we hear at Seed 2020 respects and applauds. Google has stepped up in a big way to support an organisation that is committed and focused and the impact will be noticeable.
Constance Ard December 14, 2011
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What makes this business stand out from the multitude of gyms that litter our landscape? It’s the Bar Method, an innovative approach which combines the best from several sources. From the company’s website:
“The Bar Method™ workout creates a uniquely lean, firm, sculpted body by combining the muscle-shaping principles of isometrics, the body-elongating practice of dance conditioning, the science of physical therapy and the intense pace of interval training into a powerful exercise format that quickly and safely reshapes and elongates muscles.”
Sounds great! Not only can clients lose weight and develop muscles safely, they can also attain better posture and increased energy. We all know the benefits, both to our health and our vanity, that result from these changes.
This studio is the latest step in a noteworthy woman-powered entrepreneur chain. I don’t have space for the entire history here, but it involves a number of enterprising ladies. Carrying on this tradition is one Kate Arnold, who is running this latest franchise.
We wish Ms Arnold and her staff the best of luck in this exciting new venture. Meanwhile, I’ll be looking forward to the day a Bar Method Studio opens near me. Hint, hint!
Cynthia Murrell June 27, 2011
]]>Despite the wide availability of Web indexes on Bing.com and Google.com, these services often make it difficult to locate high-value specific information. Vertical findability services such as Rolling Research provide more focused results than those of common Web indexes:
“The audience we want to reach wants to get to high value sources of information without wading through a laundry list of search results. Our researchers examine the sources and prepare compact, information-packed descriptions of a source. We think that anyone seeking objective information about the automobile industry will find Rolling Research a useful resource,” said Stephen E. Arnold, publisher and owner of ArnoldIT.com, an independent consulting and engineering firm. “Too much of the available automotive information is advertising fluff. We want to be clear and direct in stories that are crisp and brief. Who wants to spend endless hours clicking on potentially irrelevant or inaccurate sources in a quest for facts?”
The blog is sponsored by TheAutoChannel.com, a premier source of information about vehicles since 1994.2
Rolling Research is produced by ArnoldIT.com, publishers of Beyond Search and Inteltrax, and publishes Monday through Friday. Current and archived stories are available without charge at http://www.rollingresearch.com. An RSS feed and new-story Twitter notifications are available.
The service includes articles, features, and links to important business information resources. The editorial team takes a critical stance, providing value added commentary about sources of information related to the automobile industry, hybrid vehicles, recreational vehicles, motor sports, and allied fields. Story ideas may be submitted to rollingresearch@yahoo.com
About Stephen E. Arnold, ArnoldIT:
Stephen E. Arnold is a technology and financial analyst with more than thirty years of experience and a bevy of awards to his name. In addition to “Google: The Digital Gutenberg,” he has authored more than 50 journal articles and several other books, including “Internet 2000” and the first three editions of the 600-page encyclopedia of search called “The Enterprise Search Report.” His new enterprise search study, "The New Landscape of Enterprise Search,” is now available from Pandia.com. The phrases "beyond SEO", "beyond search", “content with intent,” “SIMM”, or variants of these should be credited to ArnoldIT.com.
Cynthia Murrell, June 6, 2011
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