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COLUMBIA, MD – In support of Earth Day and the clean energy movement, greeNEWit has joined more than 900,000,000 across the globe to pledge an act of green with the Earth Day Network. The greeNEWit Earth Day event will take place Friday April 20, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at 6445 Oaken Door Rd. Columbia, MD 21045.

Employees from greeNEWit, an organization founded to help society build more sustainable communities and better economies through energy efficiency and conserving the use of natural resources, will plant a garden and donate a green garden bench in the cul-de-sac in front of the office.

“This act is to honor the Earth and those in the neighborhood who have lost loved ones in the past year,” greeNEWit Co-founder Josh Notes said. “Being an active agent of change within the community is a core value of our company, and we support protecting our environment and saving our planet any chance we get.”

greeNEWit is committed to creating new solutions for life’s challenges by involving the community to support continued education, humanitarian advancement and economic development.

To help the Earth Day Network reach one billion acts of green visit http://act.earthday.org.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Hewitt Enterprises, a company that delivers hands-on guerrilla marketing training and motivational speeches to help businesses sell more products and services, has partnered with Colliborate to increase online users and drive user engagement.

Colliborate is an online tool that allows franchisees to manage their business from anywhere. Colliborate allows users to create schedules easily, share information with employees and track hours worked using the clock-in/clock-out system. Colliborate is used by more than 125 Liberty Tax offices and 2,200 employees.

With an existing wide user base of Liberty Tax franchisees, the partnership is a natural one. Hewitt Enterprises is led by Danny Hewitt—a sought-after corporate trainer for both small businesses and global corporations. A co-founder of Liberty Tax Service and experienced entrepreneur, Hewitt travels around the globe and gives presentations to businesses on how to effectively get new customers.

“Danny has gone out of his way on many occasions to help me think through and enhance Colliborate.com, an online office management application for Liberty Franchisees,” Colliborate Owner Elias Darraj said. “Danny’s laser focus on getting your business noticed combined with his innovative ideas and effective processes to help our company succeed are a model to follow.”

Hewitt Enterprises was founded on the vision of creating sustainable, quality growth for companies through the use of hands-on guerrilla marketing training. The mission is to utilize grassroots marketing to revolutionize business operations and practices that result in positive life changes for clients and business owners.

To find out how Hewitt Enterprises can help you visit http://hewitt-enterprises.com. For more information on Colliborate visit http://Colliborate.com.

To learn more about how to work with Hewitt Enterprises, email danny@hewitt-enterprises.com to start a conversation.

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COLLEGE PARK, MD – Startup Maryland announced that it will formally launch its effort to ignite entrepreneurship and bring together the incredible resources Maryland has in its innovation eco-system. greeNEWit Chief Communication Officer Jason Jannati was invited to speak about his experience working with the initiative, which strives to drive visibility and greater outcomes for entrepreneurs, at the formal kick-off event on March 30, 2012.

“Startup Maryland is honored to announce a full-slate of Maryland-themed celebrations of innovation and entrepreneurship,” stated Michael Binko and Julie Lenzer Kirk, members of the Startup Maryland Organizing Board.  “Be forewarned – if participants are not prepared with some sort of helmet or protective-Armour the energy of this event may prove to be too much for them to handle,” they added.

From the Welcome Message by Scott Case (CEO of Startup America Partnership) to the Closing Conversation with Kevin Plank (Founder and CEO of Under Armour) Startup Maryland Launch Day will be packed with some surprises related to the following themes:

• Maryland Pride
• Maryland … A State of Innovation?
• Entrepreneurship is a Full-Contact Sport?

Startup Maryland (http://md.S.co) is a regional initiative launched out of the Startup America Partnership (www.S.co).  Driven from within the community and led by entrepreneurs, Startup Maryland is meant to be locally-operated and inclusive. Building on the themes forged by the national Partnership, Startup Maryland strives to connect innovation communities and recognize the importance of startups, rampups and speedups to the state and regional economies. Startup Maryland rallies entrepreneurs, supporters and other innovation stakeholders around four main initiatives—access to capital, resource mapping, revenue opportunities/corporate connections and celebration/awareness. Learn more at http://md.S.co.

greeNEWit is committed to creating new solutions for life’s challenges by involving the community to support continued education, humanitarian advancement and economic development.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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COLUMBIA, MD – For many young job hunters, a prominent employee-volunteerism program is a strong selling point. greeNEWit, an organization founded to help society build more sustainable communities and better economies through energy efficiency and conserving the use of natural resources, has provided just the opportunity to reward top performing employees.

At greeNEWit, employees can volunteer on company time and the company dime. The company stands as a leader in the Multi-Family Quick Home Energy Checkup (QHEC) Program to provide energy upgrades to residential and multi-family homes. Crews of technicians are deployed to perform these QHECs as an effective way to significantly reduce home energy consumption while improving indoor comfort – all at no additional cost to the monthly utility bills of tenants and owners.

The QHEC technicians are paid for the hours they work. If a team completes a multi-family site visit a day early, greeNEWit will lend these skilled employees to nonprofits and struggling small businesses around the Mid-Atlantic region. So far employees have volunteered at the Elkridge Food Pantry, 5660 Furnace Ave., Elkridge, Maryland. As the program expands, greeNEWit employees will not only volunteer time, but also provide professional services and share their knowledge in energy efficiency.

“We believe that from every corner of the organization, our employees believe in what we are doing, and are excited to come to work every day,” greeNEWit Chief Communication Officer Jason Jannati said.

This program fosters environmental stewardship and allows employees to gain a broader perspective on business when they do their jobs in different settings.

“I want to work for a company that cares about how it affects or contributes to society. When interviewing for a job, I couldn’t believe that greeNEWit actually had a program devoted to this,” greeNEWit QHEC Technician Matt Evans said. “Their social and environmental activities are a true differentiator and have inspired me to be a loyal employee.”

greeNEWit is committed to creating new solutions for life’s challenges by involving the community to support continued education, humanitarian advancement and economic development.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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HAMPTON ROADS, VA – Why not put a little “grrr” in your marketing strategy? After all, it’s a jungle out there, and small businesses need to be aggressive in fighting for attention. Virginia Beach-based expert Danny Hewitt explains how to “Grow Your Business, Guerrilla Style” on March 8, 2012 at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce, 200 High St., Norfolk, VA. The two-hour session begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 for chamber members and $45 for nonmembers.

Hewitt, CEO of Hewitt Enterprises, specializes in guerrilla marketing, a low-cost, high-impact way to get your company noticed. The unconventional, grassroots tactics include live events, PR stunts, street teams and other out-of-the-box methods.

Hewitt Enterprises was founded on the vision of creating sustainable, quality growth for companies through the use of hands-on guerrilla marketing training. The mission is to utilize grassroots marketing to revolutionize business operations and practices that result in positive life changes for clients and business owners.

To find out how Hewitt Enterprises can help you visit http://hewitt-enterprises.com.

To learn more about how to work with Hewitt Enterprises, email danny@hewitt-enterprises.com to start a conversation.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognized 75 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award® winners, honoring their critical role in creating jobs and growing the economy.

“This year’s recipients of the Blue Ribbon Small Business Award are proof that the American entrepreneurial spirit is as strong as ever,” said Thomas J. Donohue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO.  “We’re relying on small businesses to lead us out of this recession, create new jobs, and get our economy moving again, and these companies are leading the way.”

The Blue Ribbon Small Business Award, sponsored by Sam’s Club®, is designed to recognize businesses that demonstrate excellent business practices in several areas, including business strategy, employee development, community involvement and customer service.

“This award is about more than recognizing financially successful businesses,” said Donohue. “It’s about honoring those that show a commitment to their employees, sound business practices, and bettering their communities. These companies have made these commitments, and the Chamber is proud to recognize their contributions.”

This year’s 75 Blue Ribbon winners were selected from a record number of nationwide applicants and will be honored at America’s Small Business Summit 2012, May 21–23, in Washington, D.C. On March 15, seven of the Blue Ribbon businesses will be announced as award finalists, and one will be named the DREAM BIG Small Business of the Year during America’s Small Business Summit.  The winner will be presented with a $10,000 cash prize courtesy of Sam’s Club.

Blue Ribbon businesses are also eligible for the Community Excellence Award, decided by online public voting, March 1–12.  In addition, 25 Free Enterprise Honorees were commended for their strong business practices and contributions to the economy. greeNEWit is committed to creating new solutions for life’s challenges by involving the community to support continued education, humanitarian advancement and economic development.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than three million businesses of all sizes, sectors and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

To learn more about America’s Small Business Summit, visit USchambersummit.com.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – greeNEWit, based in Columbia, Maryland has been named to the Empact100 list of the country’s top young entrepreneurs and was recognized at the White House in Washington, D.C. on November 17. They were honored for their accomplishments and positive influence on the American economy. The Empact100 list was created by Empact, in partnership with the Kauffman Foundation, Opportunity International, Global Entrepreneurship Week, and the Startup America Partnership.

The list was announced in early November and candidates were judged based solely on reported revenue. Nominations were open to U.S. based individuals or companies that fulfilled the requirements of having all founders 30 years or younger as of December 30, 2011, and reported revenue over $100,000 in 2010, or 2011 to date.

Nominated because of their achievements in energy efficiency, greeNEWit is a social-entrepreneurial corporation that provides comprehensive solutions to reduce energy consumption, eliminate waste and help save money.

Both the success of greeNEWit and the Empact100 list are testament to the impact young entrepreneurs have on the American economy. The 100 companies on the list are responsible for contributing more than 2,500 jobs and more than $374 million in revenue. More information about the demographics of the awardees can be seen on these infographics.

The event provided greeNEWit the opportunity to pledge their mentorship and wealth to the field of entrepreneurship that supports Empact & Opportunity International’s Future of Entrepreneurship Pledge movement. Also, they were challenged to fund one loan for an entrepreneur in a developing country through Opportunity International, the second largest microfinance bank in the world.

The full list of Empact100 companies can be found here: empact100.com.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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CHATTANOOGA, TN – AArrow Advertising Tennessee will celebrate its grand opening on November 18, 2011 at 2 p.m. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at Scenic City Signs located at 5900 Shallowford Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37421. The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce is coordinating the event.

AArrow Advertising is an international guerilla marketing company specializing in sign spinning. The newest franchise location just opened in Chattanooga under the ownership of Jeremy Pickle.

“AArrow Sign Spinning is a premium advertising service that captivates consumers and drives tons of new traffic into local businesses – not to mention how many new jobs it brings to youth across the state of Tennessee,” Pickle said.

Hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

AArrow Advertising works to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of their advertisements.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Nashville office at 888.950.SPIN.

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MURFREESBORO, TN – AArrow Advertising Tennessee, a guerilla marketing company specializing in sign spinning, partners with Back Yard Burgers to unveil the new five-item $1.99 value menu. Starting November 1, 2011, two world-famous AArrow Sign Spinners will spin, kick, flip, toss and dance with custom-designed signs in attempt to boost sales and increase revenue and traffic at the Back Yard Burgers, 1432 Memorial Blvd. location in Murfreesboro.

Local bands, fire departments and a variety of small businesses have been invited to attend the Back Yard Burgers Value Menu Release Day. AArrow Sign Spinners will perform spectacular tricks while directing people into the store and entertaining patrons.

“We are so excited to be a big part of this campaign,” AArrow Advertising Tennessee Owner Jeremy Pickle said. “The sign spinners have amazing energy, and their tricks will catch people’s attention, bring them into the Back Yard Burgers store and drive up sales.”

AArrow Advertising works to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of their advertisements.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Nashville office at 888.950.SPIN.

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NASHVILLE, TN – AArrow Advertising, an international guerilla marketing company specializing in sign spinning, is stepping up to hire Nashville youth. They have partnered with the Oasis Center and Nashville Job Corps in hopes of reaching their 2012 goal of placing 50 young job seekers, ages 18-24, in positions that will lead to permanent employment.

Jeremy Pickle owns AArrow Advertising Tennessee and works with companies looking to draw
customer attention. AArrow Advertising hires energetic, youth sign spinners to post up on street corners to get attention and direct potential customers to local businesses. Pickle’s talented sign spinners can draw a crowd and applause with their entertaining spins, athletic flips and graceful tosses of a sign, all done with an enthusiastic flourish.

“Since the partnership with these two great organizations, our initiative to hire youth 18-24 to get kids off the streets has led to the hiring of five exceptional young men, one female and provided a home for a new male recruit in Murfreesboro,” Pickle said. “AArrow Sign Spinning is a premium advertising service that captivates consumers and drives tons of new traffic into local businesses – not to mention how many new jobs it brings to youth across the state of Tennessee.”

Word travels fast when jobs are available, but the applicant pool of 18-24 year old job seekers will need to double to reach AArrow Advertising’s goal. The Oasis Center and Nashville Job Corps are the primary points for outreach and the hiring events.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Nashville office at 888.950.SPIN.

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MURFREESBORO, TN – AArrow Advertising Tennessee is partnering with the Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity ReStore starting September 6, 2011. AArrow Sign Spinners will spin, kick, flip, toss and dance with custom-designed signs to spread the message to shop, save and donate.

The ReStore is a place where new and gently used materials are sold to the general public at heavily discounted prices. The purpose of the store is to generate enough income to cover 100% of operational costs so that all donations can directly benefit the construction of Habitat homes.

Wearing Habitat for Humanity t-shirts, the AArrow Sign Spinners will be strategically placed around the store at 850 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro, Tenn., to further raise awareness of the organization’s mission of providing life-changing opportunities for people to purchase and own quality, affordable homes.

“We acknowledge the community building power of partnering with donors, volunteers, communities, businesses, organizations and homeowner families,” Shari Goodall of Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity ReStore said. “The eye-catching tricks and social responsibility of the AArrow Sign Spinners will not only entertain the people of Murfreesboro, but encourage them to support this great cause.”

The Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes that are sold to qualifying low-income families who pay a no interest mortgage.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Nashville office at 888.950.SPIN.

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CHATTANOOGA, TN – AArrow Advertising, an international guerilla marketing company specializing in sign spinning, announces a new location in Chattanooga under the ownership of Jeremy Pickle.

“I’ve been involved with AArrow Advertising since 2009 and also own the Nashville and Tri-Cities franchises,” Pickle said. “AArrow Sign spinning is a premium advertising service that captivates consumers and drives tons of new traffic into local businesses – not to mention how many new jobs it brings to youth across the state of Tennessee.”

Pickle hopes that Chattanooga will soon be recognized for its eye-catching AArrow Sign Spinners.

AArrow Advertising works to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of their advertisements.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Chattanooga office at 888.950.SPIN.

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NASHVILLE, TN – AArrow Advertising, an international guerilla marketing company specializing in sign spinning, announces a new location in Nashville under the ownership of Jeremy Pickle.

“I’ve been involved with AArrow Advertising since 2009 and also own the Tri-Cities franchise,” Pickle said. “AArrow Sign spinning is a premium advertising service that captivates consumers and drives tons of new traffic into local businesses – not to mention how many new jobs it brings to youth across the state of Tennessee.”

Although best known for its music, Pickle hopes that Nashville will soon be recognized for its eye-catching AArrow Sign Spinners.

A quick look at some of the upcoming sign spinning campaigns in August:

• Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity
• Promoting the latest Android phone for Cricket Wireless
• Advertising new home sales for Ole South Homes, Beazer and Fox Ridge Homes

AArrow Advertising works to obtain the best value and exposure for its clients and provides them with everything necessary to run a successful outdoor advertising campaign, including the graphic design and production of their advertisements.

AArrow Advertising is a dynamic, social-entrepreneurial corporation committed to youth employment, education, economic development and humanitarian advancement.

To see what’s spinning, check out AArrowAds.com. To learn more about how to be featured in an upcoming campaign contact the Nashville office at 888.950.SPIN.

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CHICAGO, IL – A new and exciting addition to the business community in Chicago launches August 1, 2011. SF Consulting Services, a full-service communication business dedicated to implementing highly individualized public relations and marketing strategies to achieve optimal business results, is accepting clients locally and across the nation.

SF Consulting Services works with a wide range of businesses, including those in outdoor advertising, energy solutions firms and internet marketing companies.

Owner of SF Consulting Services, Sarah Frye has helped her client base reach new heights by winning prestigious national awards, getting media attention, increasing brand awareness via social media networks and being active members in the business community.

“I am determined to help clients become leaders in their field by working closely with the company to understand the greatest needs and to develop strategies that propel them to a new level of success,” Frye said.

SF Consulting Services stays on top of the ever-changing public relations, marketing and branding initiatives, including industry news to provide influential and impactful strategy, direction and content. All recommendations are built on the same foundation: innovative campaign strategies, ethical tactics, meticulous attention to client needs and creative networking across various mediums.

To find out how SF Consulting Services can help you visit sfryeconsulting.com.

To learn more about how to work with SF Consulting Services, email sarah@sfryeconsulting.com to start a conversation.

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BALTIMORE, MD – The three founders of greeNEWit, an energy solutions firm that streamlines energy projects for residential, commercial and government clients, were recently announced as the 2011 Young Entrepreneurs of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Baltimore District Office. They will be recognized at 7 a.m. on May 20, 2011 at the 27th Annual Maryland Small Business Week Awards Breakfast. The event will be at Martin’s West, 6817 Dogwood Rd. Baltimore, MD 21244.

Founders Josh Notes, Jason Jannati and Matej Harangozo were selected because of their achievements to the energy efficiency industry in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. They also started gREATESST, an industry-specific premium software product available to the Home Performance industry, to create solutions for the challenges that currently exist within the energy improvement industry.

gREATESST enhances energy improvement projects by streamlining the way data is captured and jobs are completed. This software platform is revolutionizing the home performance industry by automating redundant tasks and communication procedures so clients can focus on determining the needs of their customer, providing immediate and practical solutions and acquiring new business.

“greeNEWit is being honored for their innovation, strong managerial skills and community involvement,” said Stephen D. Umberger, district director of the SBA Baltimore District Office. “It’s great to see that they know the true reward that comes from giving back and fostering strong communities, a common trait of America’s great business leaders.”

greeNEWit is a comprehensive energy solutions firm and winner of the second annual Baltimore SmartCEO, EcoCEO Award and Most Outstanding Corporation for 2010 National Philanthropy Day.

For the latest energy saving tips, check out greeNEWit.com. To learn more about how you can greeNEWit, call the office at 866.994.7639.

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