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Money Media🔥 What's Hot - TAJ's Tax Settlement Programme Pays Off!0:00 - Intro0:08- Tax Administration Jamaica says it has collected almost 19 billion dollars through the government’s Special Arrears Settlement Programme.0:46- JN Financial Group says the sale of JN General Insurance to BCIC is officially complete.1:25- Getty Images is facing off against AI company Stability AI in a London courtroom. It’s the first major copyright trial of the generative AI industry.2:01- The World Bank says the global economy is set for its weakest performance in nearly...2025-06-1803 min
WCNC Charlotte To GoCharlotte hosting the first-ever BCIC tournament at Bojangles ColiseumWhile the NCAA Tournament captivates the nation this week, Charlotte is preparing to host another significant collegiate basketball event: the inaugural Black College Invitational Championship (BCIC).The four-day tournament featuring teams from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) begins Thursday at Bojangles Coliseum, with 16 teams each in both men's and women's brackets competing for the championship title. Charlotte's own Johnson C. Smith University is among the participating schools."This is HBCU March Madness," said Dr. Wes Bellamy, organizer of the tournament. "These HBCUs deserve to be able to play postseason basketball."Bellamy organized...2025-03-2011 min
Locked On HBCU - Daily Podcast On HBCU Football & BasketballMassive Departures Begin at Tennessee State After Eddie George Leaves| BCIC Preview ft HBCUNightlyTennessee State Tigers face a pivotal moment as key players enter the transfer portal following Eddie George's move to Bowling Green. What does this mean for the Tigers' future in college football? Darrion Gray explores the impact of these roster changes, spotlighting players like Cameron Blaylock and Eriq George, and speculates on the program's direction. The episode also introduces the Black College Invitational Championship, a groundbreaking basketball tournament for HBCU teams. Guest Joshua Sims Sr. shares insights on the tournament's focus on Division 2 teams and its ambitious vision to become a premier postseason event. Discover h...2025-03-2032 min
No Limit Larry & Morning MaddhouseMorning Maddhouse: Wednesday Maddhouse ReCap (03/19/25)@NLLMMH, #WAKEUPWITHTHEMADDHOUSE, #LARRY #JESSICA #BURPIE -QUESTION OF THE DAY? -WORKING WOMAN WEDNESDAY? LARRY & BURPIE GOT QUESTIONS -LET EM SHINE? -NOSEY NEIGHBOR NEWS / QUICKIE -LARRY MAD? -BURPIES THOUGHTS – PASTOR REAL SERMON -BCIC HEAD HUNCHO DR. WES BELLAMY -ARE YOU BLACK SMART? -TRENDING TOPICS -MADDHOUSE SPORTS? PUT IT ON MY PARLAY2025-03-191h 21
The Highest Point PodcastDr. Wes Bellamy: Bringing HBCU Basketball BACK to Charlotte with the BCIC! HBCU Culture, Importance of Investing in Ourselves and more!Bringing HBCU Basketball BACK to Charlotte with the BCIC (Black College Invitational Championship)! HBCU Culture, Importance of Investing in Ourselves, HBCU bands, HBCU best Homecomings and more with Dr. Wess Bellamy!Tournament games 3/20 - 3/23/2025Get tickets! - https://www.ticketmaster.com/black-college-invitational-championship-college-basketball-tickets/artist/3196473 Available on all podcast streaming services:https://thehighestpointtv.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehighestpointpodcastSupport the show: https://www.cash.app/$highestpointenthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/highestpointpodcast#thehighestpointpodcast2025-02-1846 minThe Highest Point PodcastDr. Wes Bellamy: Bringing HBCU Basketball BACK to Charlotte with the BCIC! HBCU Culture, Importance of Investing in Ourselves and more!Bringing HBCU Basketball BACK to Charlotte with the BCIC (Black College Invitational Championship)! HBCU Culture, Importance of Investing in Ourselves, HBCU bands, HBCU best Homecomings and more with Dr. Wess Bellamy!Tournament games 3/20 - 3/23/2025Get tickets! - https://www.ticketmaster.com/black-college-invitational-championship-college-basketball-tickets/artist/3196473 Available on all podcast streaming services:https://thehighestpointtv.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehighestpointpodcastSupport the show: https://www.cash.app/$highestpointenthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/highestpointpodcast#thehighestpointpodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highest-point-podcast--6674094/support.2025-02-1846 min
Dai By Dai PodcastDr. Wes Bellamy on All Things HBCU: Homecoming, Basketball Tournament Returning to Charlotte, & CultureIn this Dai By Dai Podcast Episode, we sat down with Dr. Wes Bellamy, an HBCU alumnus and advocate, City Council Member of Charlottesville, VA, and Political Science Chair at Virginia State University, to dive into the rich history and vibrant culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
We talk about the significance of HBCU homecomings, the biggest takeaways of attending and graduating from HBCUs, the community atmosphere, and how these events have become a cultural phenomenon. Plus, get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated return of the HBCU Basketball Tournament, Black College...2024-10-151h 12
Resilient Love PodcastS6 Ep7: Exploring Influence and Inspiration - Reflecting on the Black Christian Influencers ConferenceJoin hosts Quinton and Breonna Baker on the Resilient Love Podcast as they dive into a thought-provoking discussion reflecting their experience at the Black Christian Influencers Conference (BCI). In this episode, they explore the impact of influential speakers, engaging sessions, and meaningful connections made within the vibrant Black Christian influencer community.
Quinton and Breonna share their personal takeaways and insights from BCIC, highlighting the empowering themes, emerging trends, and challenges Black Christian influencers face
. Discover how this conference has shaped their perspectives, fostered growth, and inspired positive change within their lives and the broader community.
2024-05-1539 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEverything GBIC CEO Bret Gardella said at Brownsville Chamber's municipal development district eventBROWNSVILLE, TEXAS - Bret Gardella, executive director and CEO of the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, was in the audience for a presentation about the possible creation of a Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District.The presentation was made by Brownsville City Attorney Guillermo (Will) Treviño at a breakfast event hosted by the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce. Brownsville voters are currently being asked if they support the creation of a Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District (MDD). If they do, both Gardella’s group, GBIC, and the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation woul...2024-04-2310 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastAn interview with Prairie View A&M University's Megan RodriguezBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Megan Rodriguez, a community and economic development agent for Prairie View A&M University Extension Service in Willacy and Cameron County, has announced details of this year’s BID Academy.The Business In Development (BID) Academy helps small businesses access state government contracts. It is free to join.“The BID Academy is one of our signature programs. Last year we hosted the program in Mercedes. This year, we will be hosting it with our partners, the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), at the eBridge Center in downt...2024-01-2608 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBrownsville City Attorney Will Treviño discusses the proposed Greater Brownsville Municipal Development DistrictBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville City Commission wants to terminate its two economic development organizations - Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation and Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation - and replace them with a municipal development district.The new entity would be called the Greater Brownsville Municipal Development District. Whether this happens will depend on voters living within the Brownsville city limits and Brownsville’s extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ). The vote on whether to set up the new special purpose district and dissolve GBIC and BCIC will take place in May. 2024-01-1710 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBCIC to host inaugural RGV StartUp WeekBROWNSVILLE, Texas - The Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is to host, for the first time, a StartUp Week in May 2024 to celebrate entrepreneurialism. Nathan Burkhart, vice president of entrepreneurship and innovation at BCIC, made the announcement at the group’s StartUp Texas Emerging Industries Pitch Competition, held Dec. 14 at the eBridge Center for Business and Commercialization.StartUp Week will also be held at the eBridge Center, from May 3 to May 10, 2024. BCIC's partner on the venture will be UT-Rio Grande Valley’s Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center.“We...2023-12-1705 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastPeña: StartUp Texas Quality of Life Ventures 2023 Demo Day was a great successBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Entrepreneurs in Brownsville no longer have to worry about access to capital being a barrier.That is according to the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), which runs the StartUp Texas Accelerator and Seed Fund. This program has been investing in Brownsville community small businesses since 2020.This is how the most recent program worked. Local entrepreneurs in the food and service-related industries joined the StartUp Texas Quality of Life cohort in May. The participants completed a ten-week rigorous accelerator program overseen by U...2023-08-1511 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastNew civic media platform launches in BrownsvilleBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Social media has facilitated the spread of misinformation, eroding trust in democratic institutions and making it difficult for citizens to make informed decisions.This is the view of William Steele, CEO of Represent, a new civic media platform that has just launched in Brownsville. He believes his company can counter the misinformation by connecting citizens more effectively to those who represent them in elected office.Steele said he and the two cofounders of Represent have designed a social media platform to “effectively connect citizens with political candidates and elected officials - at ev...2023-06-0610 min
My Startup Podcastभारतीय स्टार्टअप्स की निवेशक फंडिंग सुरक्षित के लिए रणनीतियाँ
मुख्य बातें:-
निवेशकों को आकर्षित करने और फंडिंग सुरक्षित करने के लिए भारतीय स्टार्टअप्स के लिए रणनीतियाँ
एम एंड ए न्यूज में फिनटेक स्टार्टअप टेकवर्व और पेपर एडवांटेज
केरल स्टार्टअप मिशन (KSUM) ने दुनिया में शीर्ष सार्वजनिक व्यवसाय इनक्यूबेटर का स्थान प्राप्त किया
आज की खबर:-
भारत में, वेंचर कैपिटल (वीसी) फंडिंग को सुरक्षित करना धन जुटाने और व्यवसायों को विकसित करने का एक लोकप्रिय तरीका बन गया है क्योंकि निवेशक इस बात को लेकर काफी चयनात्मक हो गए हैं कि वे किस स्टार्टअप में अपना पैसा निवेश करते हैं।
ग्लोबल क्रेडिट इंटेलिजेंस कंपनी पेपर एडवांटेज ने आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (एआई) आधारित क्रेडिट मैनेजमेंट सॉफ्टवेयर प्लेटफॉर्म Rieom.ai के अधिग्रहण की घोषणा की। हालांकि, लेनदेन के वित्तीय विवरण का खुलासा नहीं किया गया था
राज्य में उद्यमिता विकास और ऊष्मायन गतिविधियों के लिए केरल सरकार की नोडल एजेंसी, केरल स्टार्टअप मिशन (KSUM) को दुनिया के शीर्ष सार्वजनिक व्यवसाय इनक्यूबेटर के रूप में स्थान दिया गया है।
एक शीर्ष सरकारी अधिकारी ने कहा है कि डिपार्टमेंट फॉर प्रमोशन ऑफ इंडस्ट्री एंड इंटरनल ट्रेड (DPIIT) ने वित्त मंत्रालय के साथ स्टार्टअप्स के कराधान के मुद्दे को उठाया है।
टीई कनेक्टिविटी ने भारत में अपना पहला एक्सीलरेटर कार्यक्रम शुरू करने के लिए बैंगलोर चैंबर ऑफ इंडस्ट्री एंड कॉमर्स (बीसीआईसी) स्टार्ट-अप हब के साथ सहयोग किया है।
सीरीज ई फंडिंग में 120 मिलियन अमरीकी डालर जुटाने में कामयाब होने के बाद, मोग्लिक्स 2021 में भारत का 13वां यूनिकॉर्न बन गया। मोग्लिक्स के समर्थकों में फाल्कन एज कैपिटल, एक्सेल, सिकोइया कैपिटल, टाइगर ग्लोबल मैनेजमेंट, रतन टाटा और जंगल वेंचर्स शामिल हैं।
चैंबर ऑफ इंडियन माइक्रो, स्मॉल एंड मीडियम एंटरप्राइजेज ने एक नया पोर्टल एमएसएमई ऋण लॉन्च किया है, जो ऋण चाहने वाले एमएसएमई और उधारदाताओं के बीच "मैच-मेकर" के रूप में कार्य करता है।
मैसूरु में उद्योग निकायों ने सेवानिवृत्त मुख्य सचिव टी.एम. की अध्यक्षता में प्रशासनिक सुधार आयोग को एमएसएमई अधिनियम के लिए मसौदा नियमों का एक सेट प्रस्तुत किया। विजयभास्कर।
नीति आयोग की गवर्निंग काउंसिल की आठवीं बैठक 27 मई को होगी, जिसमें मंत्रियों के साथ विकास और नौकरियों सहित कई मुद्दों पर चर्चा की जाएगी।
एलआईसी का बाजार पूंजीकरण 17 मई, 2022 को लिस्टिंग के समय 5.48 लाख करोड़ रुपये से गिरकर अब लगभग 3.58 लाख करोड़ रुपये हो गया है, जिससे इसकी स्थिति भारत की पांचवीं सबसे मूल्यवान कंपनी से 13वें स्थान पर आ गई है।
#VC #AI #KUSM #LIC #USD #DPIIT #BCIC #STARTUP #MSME2023-05-1803 min
My Startup Podcastप्यूमा इंडिया एमडी अभिषेक गांगुली पर मुकदमा करने की संभावना नहीं
मुख्य बातें:
प्यूमा इंडिया के निवर्तमान एमडी अभिषेक गांगुली पर मुकदमा करने की संभावना नहीं है क्योंकि उन्होंने अपनी खुद की स्पोर्ट्स फर्म शुरू की है
वर्ल्डलाइन और ज़ोन स्टार्टअप्स इंडिया पेटेक एक्सेलेरेटर प्रोग्राम शुरू करने जा रहा है
टीई कनेक्टिविटी ने भारत में स्टार्ट-अप एक्सेलेरेटर प्रोग्राम लॉन्च किया
आज की खबर:-
जब प्यूमा इंडिया के पूर्व और दक्षिण पूर्व एशिया के प्रबंध निदेशक (एमडी) अभिषेक गांगुली ने घोषणा की कि उन्होंने एगिलिटास स्पोर्ट्स के लिए 430 करोड़ रुपये जुटाए हैं, एक स्टार्टअप जिसे उन्होंने अतुल बजाज और अमित प्रभु के साथ मिलकर स्थापित किया था
वर्ल्डलाइन ने बीआरटीएसआईएफ (बीआईएल-रायर्सन टेक्नोलॉजी स्टार्टअप इनक्यूबेटर फाउंडेशन- बीएसई का हिस्सा) के एक भाग ज़ोन स्टार्टअप्स इंडिया के साथ भुगतान प्रौद्योगिकी स्टार्ट-अप के लिए एक त्वरक कार्यक्रम चलाने के लिए एक समझौता ज्ञापन पर हस्ताक्षर किए।
टीई कनेक्टिविटी ने भारत में अपना पहला एक्सीलरेटर कार्यक्रम शुरू करने के लिए बैंग्लोर चैंबर ऑफ इंडस्ट्री एंड कॉमर्स (बीसीआईसी) स्टार्ट-अप हब के साथ साझेदारी की है।
कॉरपोरेट मामलों के मंत्रालय ने छोटी कंपनियों और स्टार्टअप्स के लिए 'डीम्ड अप्रूवल' के जरिए विलय के लिए हरी झंडी हासिल करना आसान बना दिया है।
भारतीय स्टार्टअप संस्थापकों ने एक साथ आकर इस सप्ताह इंटरनेट एंड मोबाइल एसोसिएशन ऑफ इंडिया (IAMAI) के चुनावों के लिए बड़ी संख्या में खुद को नामांकित किया है।
मंगलवार को एक अध्ययन में कहा गया है कि लगभग 70 प्रतिशत सूक्ष्म, लघु और मध्यम उद्यम (एमएसएमई) का मानना है कि उनकी आधी से अधिक खुदरा बिक्री यूपीआई के माध्यम से होगी।
इंडोनेशिया के मध्य जावा प्रांत के गवर्नर गंजर प्रणोवो ने मध्य जावा से एशिया, अमेरिका और मध्य पूर्व के देशों में छोटे से मध्यम आकार के उद्यम (MSME) उत्पादों का निर्यात शुरू किया।
गिवरली, एक सामाजिक-प्रभाव और भुगतान मंच, IA इम्पैक्ट लैब्स का हिस्सा है, जिसने हाल ही में इंडिया एक्सीलरेटर के iAngels नेटवर्क के नेतृत्व में फंडिंग का एक प्री-सीड राउंड जुटाया है। IA इम्पैक्ट लैब्स एक SDG-प्रथम स्टार्टअप इकोसिस्टम है, जो भारत एक्सीलरेटर और यूनाइटेड नेशंस टेक्नोलॉजी इनोवेशन लैब्स के सहयोग से उद्देश्य संचालित स्टार्टअप्स को बढ़ाने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है।
डायरेक्ट-टू-कंज्यूमर (डी2सी) स्टार्ट-अप, विकेडगुड ने सोमवार को घोषणा की कि उसने अभिनेत्री शिल्पा शेट्टी से 2.25 करोड़ रुपये का निवेश जुटाया है। विकेडगुड मुंबई स्थित डायरेक्ट-टू-कंज्यूमर (डी2सी) स्टार्ट-अप है जो 100 प्रतिशत पोषण प्राइवेट लिमिटेड के रूप में पंजीकृत है।
अप्रैल के लिए होम डिपो और अमेरिकी खुदरा बिक्री के निराशाजनक पूर्वानुमान के बाद अमेरिकी स्टॉक इंडेक्स मंगलवार को कम बंद हुआ, जबकि ब्याज दरों और ऋण सीमा वार्ताओं के बारे में अनिश्चितता ने भावनाओं को तौला।
#MD #BSE #BIL #MSME #D2C #IAMAI #BCIC #SDG #UPI #US STOCK
2023-05-1703 min
BCICIFCA 2023 " Neighbourhood Spirit"Neighborhood Spirit sebagai sebuah ajakan bagi pelaku Industri Kreatif untuk melakukan kolaborasi dengan komunitas di lingkungan sekitar sebagai upaya untuk mewujudkan Industri yang Inklusif dan berkelanjutan2023-04-1321 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastMendez: Brownsville's eBridge Center is going to be something specialBROWNSVILLE, Texas - The official Grand Opening of the eBridge Center for Business & Commercialization is scheduled for Thursday, March 9 beginning at 3:00 PM, sponsored by PNC Bank. The Center is the culmination of over three years of design and construction efforts in partnership between the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC), the City of Brownsville, the Lower Rio Grande Valley Economic Development Council, the U.S. Economic Development Administration, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and UTRGV Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Center (UTRGV ECC).“The best way to stimulate job growth and create new opportunities in industries is...2023-03-0702 min
Money MediaTaking Stock LIVE - Insurers want higher rates!On this episode of Taking Stock…
Jamaican insurance companies are being pressured to raise their rates.
But why? And what does this mean for your insurance? We’ll find out from Managing Director of BCIC Insurance, Peter Levy.
And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments… .
What stocks should you watch for 2023? And in the US, the Federal Reserve is keeping rates at their peak throughout 2023, making a recession very likely.
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OUR SEGMENTS:
0:00- Intro
2:48- What’s Hot in Business
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BCICInnovation & CollaborationBerawal dari mengikuti Creative Business Incubator (CBI) BCIC di tahun 2019, Mempertemukan kedua bisnis yang berbeda dari segi produk atau market yaitu Hookco merupakan brand dengan produk boneka rajut sementara Tierraflorist merupakan brand dengan produk bouquet bunga yang memiliki ciri khas rangkaian Korea. Dari kolaborasi tersebut terciptalah inovasi produk dari Hookco dan Tierraflorist yang sobat IKM dapat dengarkan langsung pada podcast kali ini!2022-10-1722 min
BCICGreedy Dust dari Distro hingga menjadi Brand Clothing UndergroundGreedy Dust adalah sebuah entitas yang mengembangkan produk anak muda. Berfokus pada komunitas musik bawah tanah (Underground) seperti
Hardcore, Punk, & Metal. Produk utamanya adalah rilisan musik seperti Kaset Pita, CD, hingga Piringan Hitam. Disampingkan hal tersebut Greedy
Dust juga mengembangkan produk busana anak muda dengan pendekatan grafis Populer yang diimplementasikan dalam berbagai produk seperti, t-shirt,
hoodie, snapback, halfzip, techwear.2022-10-1119 min
BCICSustainable Resource DevelopmentResource tidak hanya dari segi material akan tetapi budaya serta potensi masyarakat sekitar. Dengan memperhatikan hubungan dengan lingkungan, sosial budaya maupun ekonomi yang saling terkait. Peran desainer melalui design produk inovatif, menjadi salah satu upaya akselerasi pemulihan paska pandemi.2022-09-1920 min
BCICStrategi Inovasi Produk dengan Memaksimalkan Sumber DayaRiau merupakan provinsi yang terbagi menjadi tiga ruas wilayah yaitu Siak, Sungai Apit dan Pelelawan. Potensi wilayah tersebut telah menciptakan sebuah karya yang mengoptimalisasi potensi alam, kebudayaan, serta pengrajin lokal. Karya yang bernilai tersebut tertuang dalam sebuah produk fashion ready to wear bernuansa modern yang dikenal dengan nama "Swakarya".2022-07-2213 min
BCICMembuat Desain Produk Sesuai Permintaan PasarDalam membuat sebuah produk yang sesuai dengan permintaan pasar dari sudut pandang brand, diawali dengan menganalisa peluang bisnis, pengembangan produk dan pasar, serta menawarkan value dan dari brand agar dapat mempresentasikan brand tersebut.2022-05-1613 min
The Ryan ShowThe Ryan Show FM: 12/09/2021The Ryan Show is making its weekly rotation around the station with a stacked line up!
Between financial expertise being handed down from NFL legend Mike Vick and the fellas at BCIC Academy, a spectacular appearance by internet superstar Antoine Dodson and the return of Mi Sook we have a radio program fit for the entire human race.
For full video content visit the YouTube link in @theryanshow bio!
#theryanshowfm #theryanshow #ryanverneuille #mrcheeks #hamptonsdave #michaelvick #misooksgingertea #antoinedodson #bcicacademy2021-12-121h 59
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBurkhart: Within the next 3 years, downtown Brownsville is going to look completely differentBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Nathan Burkhart, director of small business development at the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation, says exciting things are happening to his city’s downtown.“Our big 2.0 grant just wrapped up its third round of funding. We have had about $18 million in private capital roll into downtown just from that grant. It was created with a generous donation from the Elon Musk Foundation,” Burkhart said.“With that $2 million we have been able to attract, as I said, over $18 million into downtown. We are revitalizing a number of buildings along Washington Street and Elizabeth. We hope tha...2021-11-1525 min
BCICInovasi Produk Do It Yourself (DIY) untuk dapat Memenuhi Permintaan Pasar bersama Seratan StudioSeratan Studio mengadakan workshop reguler dan private untuk dapat berkembang dengan memperkenalkan workshop melalui sosial media. Memastikan output atau teknik agar dapat terpakai dengan membangun komunitas dari peserta workshop dengan sharing hasil karya yang pernah dibuat2021-09-1415 min
BCICValue Of Product"Value atau nilai merupakan persepsi manfaat yang telah dirasakan oleh konsumen setelah mengonsumsi atau menggunakan suatu produk sebagai keunggulan yang akan membedakan produk Sobat IKM dengan kompetitor"2021-09-1014 min
BCICStrategy Product Fit To The Market With Eboni Watch"Review kembali database konsumen dan develop produk agar inovasi produk sesuai dengan kebutuhan konsumen, melalui survei customer journey untuk menciptakan inovasi Eboni Watch yang relevan dan fit dengan pasar”2021-09-0723 min
BCICSTDP (Segmenting, Targeting, Differentiation, Positioning)Pendekatan atau model yang digunakan untuk mengembangkan pesan dan strategi pemasaran yang sesuai target audiens tertentu2021-09-0216 min
Money MediaTaking Stock- FSC responds to insurance payments issueManaging Director at BCIC Insurance, Peter Levy, told us last week that the Financial Services Commission (FSC) was planning to effectively ban Insurance Premium Financing, which allows you to pay your car and home insurance in installments with interest. Well the FSC has clapped back! Their Director of Insurance, Raymond Knight, joins us on this special LIVE episode!
And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. Fesco and RJR stocks are hot this week!🔥🔥🔥 Both have more than doubled in just a few weeks. We’ll find out what’s behind the sudden rise…. And the economy grew nea...2021-09-011h 03
Money MediaTAKING STOCK - Monthly insurance payments to be banned!Do you pay your car or home insurance monthly? Well if you do, that may no longer be an option soon. You’ll have to find the full year’s payment upfront. That’s because the Financial Services Commission, FSC, has reportedly signaled that it wants to ban Insurance Premium Financing. We’ll hear more from Managing Director at BCIC Insurance, Peter Levy.
And THE ANALYSTS weigh in on the latest market developments…. The government has announced seven no-movement days over the next three weeks. Many businesses stand to lose significant revenue. The jump in food prices has pushed inf...2021-08-2549 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastMejia: Musk Foundation donating another million dollars to BrownsvilleBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Josh Mejia caught everybody by surprise at the recent BTX Developers luncheon by casually mentioning that the Musk Foundation was donating another million dollars to downtown revitalization in Brownsville.Mejia, executive director of the Brownsville Community Improvements Corporation, was one of the keynote speakers at the event. Co-sponsored by the Rio Grande Valley Partnership, the City of Brownsville and the Greater Brownsville Incentives Corporation, the luncheon brought together potential investors, real estate developers and community leaders. The luncheon was followed by two bus tours of Brownsville, one of which took in BCIC’s much an...2021-07-1727 min
BCICReusable Product for Sustainable FashionSaparo merupakan brand produk hasil inovasi limbah denim menjadi sebuah karya yang memiliki nilai fesyen yang mengedepankan konsep responsible design dan upcycle. Dengan terciptanya karya Saparo, limbah kain denim dapat diolah dan diterima kembali oleh pasar2021-07-0409 min
Econ Dev Show Podcast - Economic DevelopmentWhat's a Community Development Improvement Corporation with Josh MejiaIn this episode, Dane talks to Josh Mejia, the executive director of the Brownsville Community Improvement District in Brownsville, Texas about all the great work he's doing in Brownsville.
We also touch on his work with the IEDC and entrepreneurship-led economic development, SpaceX, international trade and supply chains, downtown redevelopment and more.Special Guest: Josh Mejia.Sponsored By:Econ Dev Pro: Upgrade your subscription and support the Econ Dev Show with a paid membership. Plus AI in Economic Development and other bonuses.Links:BCIC | Brownsville Community Improvement Corp.Josh Mejia...2021-06-0730 min
BCICMenciptakan Pasar Sustainable ProductMemahami kondisi dan kebutuhan konsumen, menyikapi permasalahan yang dihadapi dan menghadirkan solusi yang tepat menjadi strategi efektif dalam menciptakan sebuah pasar dengan menghadirkan produk berbasis sustainable. Langkah dalam memetakan pasar, value dari produk harus menjadi prioritas utama untuk membentuk minat pasar dan menyesuaikan dengan ekspektasi permintaan pasar, serta tetap memperhatikan keseimbangan sosial, budaya, ekonomi dan lingkungan.2021-05-031h 01
BCICMembangun SDM Melalui Pengembangan Lokal ResourceRuang terampil by Sepatokimin berfungsi untuk menjembatani eksperimentasi berbasis ekonomi kreatif. Melalui ruang terampil terciptalah kolaborasi dengan brand Panna Footwear. Melalui produk ini Sepatokimin mencoba mengangkat keunikan dari karya buatan warga ruang terampil sekaligus mengkampanyekan misi melawan stigma negatif penyintas kusta lewat produk gaya hidup yang menarik dengan design terbaik.2021-04-2312 min
BCICAdaptasi & Inovasi Kearifan LokalSeruni melihat bahwa terjadinya pergeseran terhadap fungsi kain tenun yang dihasilkan oleh warga Baduy. Melihat permasalahan pergeseran fungsi kain tenun tersebut menjadi suatu komoditas yang mendasari hingga terciptanya karya yang dikenal "Selayung". Karya ini terlahir untuk mengeksplorasi berbagai motif yang sudah ada tanpa menghilangkan karakteristik motif asli namun ada beberapa sisi pengembangan yang dilakukan yang masih bagian dari motif asli tersebut yaitu Suat Songket, Adu Mancung, dan Jengge Wari untuk menciptakan kebaruan dari produk yang sudah ada.2021-04-0116 min
BCICPengenalan IFCA dan Tema IFCA 2021Dalam menghadapi tantangan di masa kini, seorang desainer diharapkan mampu menciptakan ide desain produk inovatif yang dapat terus menyesuaikan dengan berbagai kondisi dan kebutuhan pasar dengan mengacu pada prinsip sustainability, yakni memiliki kontribusi kepada keberlanjutan diantaranya di bidang sosial, budaya, lingkungan, atau ekonomi.2021-03-311h 15
BCICSustainable Resource DevelopmentDi Indonesia, masih banyak terdapat masyarakat yang belum mendapat akses air bersih. Diperkirakan 32 juta orang masih jauh dari akses standar air bersih. Johan Aris Haiva dan Tim Terra Water Indonesia percaya bahwa akses air minum yang aman adalah hak semua orang. Terinspirasi dari “Tri Hita Karana”, sebuah filosofi dari Bali yang berarti “Tiga Kunci Kebahagiaan” yang sangat dekat dengan konsep “sustainability”. “Terra Ceramic Water Filter” dapat menyaring air dari berbagai sumber menjadi air yang aman diminum tanpa menggunakan listrik ataupun bahan bakar2021-03-1908 min
BCICSustainable ProductBerawal dari obrolan ringan dengan teman sejawat, Febryan Tricahyo seorang desainer dari studio Conture Concrete Lab yang memanfaatkan sampah puntung rokok pada ruang komersial. Menggunakan bahan dasar beton dalam pembuatan produk dengan kombinasi sampah puntung rokok. Nyalira Stool terlahir dari inovasi bahan sisa sampah puntung rokok dengan menerapkan konsep 3R (Reuse, Reduce dan Recycle) bertujuan untuk menciptakan sebuah karya yang mendukung visi sustainability.2021-03-0715 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastBCIC 2nd annual StartUp Texas Pitch Summit takes place March 11BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s second annual StartUp Texas Pitch Summit will take place on March 11.It was to have taken place on Feb. 26 but last week’s storms affected some of the applicants.The seed fund program is part of BCIC’s ongoing efforts to cultivate a culture and ecosystem of entrepreneurship in Brownsville and the greater Rio Grande Valley. “This is our second annual pitch summit since our program began last February. Our goal is to foster scalable business in our region and provide entrepreneurs in our community the chanc...2021-02-2709 min
Breaking Down BarriersBreaking Down Barriers: Josh MejiaJoin us for our eleventh episode as we discuss ecosystem builders and breaking down barriers with Josh Mejia, Executive Director at the Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC).To learn more about Josh and his work, visit: https://brownsvilleedc.org/You can find out more about Startup Space here: https://www.startupspace.us/2020-10-2635 min
Here at HaasNick Bellamy, FTMBA '21 – A Passion for CannabisH@H: Ep. 33 – On the latest episode of Here@Haas, host Ray Guan is joined by Nick Bellamy, FTMBA ’21, to discuss Nick’s journey from the UK to New York to Haas. Nick then talks about his career journey, shifting from IBM consulting to various jobs and internships in the cannabis industry. Nick is also the president of the Berkeley Cannabis Industry Club (BCIC), and we discuss the club’s goals, annual career and social events, and roles MBA students typically look for in cannabis. Finally, Nick gives some hints about his future plans after graduation (hopefully before shelter-in-place ends).2020-09-2226 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastMejia: Brownsville is creating a community and culture for entrepreneursBROWNSVILLE, Texas - Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation is seeking to partner with for-profit and non-profit organizations or corporations that seek creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in the city.The Type B Economic Development Corporation has started its 2020 Economic Impact Grant Program. “We’re looking to assist with transformational projects that enhance the quality of life for our residents while also enhancing the economic well-being of the community,” said Cori Peña, director of community development at BCIC.“We are looking for those special public-private projects that can present unconventional approaches to problems, be pivotal...2020-02-2415 min
Software People Stories54: Insights from vignettesThis conversation highlights stories and experiences of Jayesh Chakravarthi, Co-Founder and CEO of Recast technologies with Sivaguru from PM power consulting on
Selling technology, solutions & software
Envisioning solutions to solve Bengaluru traffic problems
Entrepreneurial experiences and product validation
3 good tips for entrepreneurs on how to take an idea to a feasible business
The importance of having multiple founders; including thought & experience diversity and how to handling change management
Selling v/s developing technology; converting desires into products;
His ideal of a good architect
What changed in his leadership style through his years of experience
Competency, communication & culture
Leadership principles & experiences fr...2019-12-0937 min
Rio Grande Guardian's PodcastEDA makes major investment in Brownsville's e-Bridge CenterBROWNSVILLE, RGV - The U.S. Economic Development Administration has announced a $900,000 investment for Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation’s e-Bridge Center for Business & Commercialization.In the above podcast, BCIC Chairman Michael Limas, BCIC Executive Director Josh Mejia, and BCIC Marketing & Small Business Development Director Nathan Burkhart discuss the investment, what they hope e-Bridge can become, and some of the quality of life economic development projects they are working on.“We are very excited to be able to announce that the Economic Development Administration has publicly announced their investment of $900,000 for the e-Bridge Center for Business & Comm...2019-10-2524 min
MSIE PodcastInterview with Manojkumar Parmar (HEC Paris - MSIE - Cohort 4)In this episode, Krunal interviews our colleague "Manoj" , Manojkumar Parmar. He's based in Bangalore, India. He's an innovation professional who identifies as a futurist. He's worked in leading companies such as Nvidia and BCIC, and spent the past 10 years leading innovation at Bosch in India.
2019-08-3131 min
Software People Stories28: Emerging from our cocoonsIn this candid conversation Neeraja Ganesh, Head for JobsForHer foundation and Chitra Gurjar from PM Power Consulting, talk about Neeraja's experiences through her journey. She shares -
Learning from whatever came her way as a means of growing and sustaining herself
Discovering the power of asking
Personal transformation from an introvert to being a confident communicator
Process implementation to suit different functions
Being uncomfortable with comfort in a role & using her strengths to play different roles
Passion about growing people in their career, specially women
Stepping out of a work & home only life to network & gain new perspectives after a...2019-06-0743 min
Tara in the NeighborhoodTara in the Neighborhood with Mike LimasMicheal J. Limas is a retirement planning specialist, a financial consultant. In our talk, Micheal talks about how he has chosen to give back to his community not only by his professional career but he is what I call a "super Citizen". He is treasurer of the Brownsville Improvement Community Corp. (BCIC). The BCIC is our economic development corporation whose purpose is to enhance quality life projects. Michael talks about his work as Chairman of Leadership Brownsville which is a leadership development program which in my opinion create more "superstar citizens". The sign of a true leader are the ones who...2019-02-2157 min
I Love KelownaStacking multiple skillsets to accomplish amazing things with Jeff KeenJeff Keen is a technology entrepreneur with a passion for startups, innovation and community building. His background in the technology industry spans over 25 years ranging from startup founder to senior executive in several high growth technology companies and not for profit organizations.Jeff's current roles include being a Director with Wheelhouse Ventures, Managing Director of Atrium Ventures and founding board member of the Kelowna Innovation Society.Prior to that Jeff joined Accelerate Okanagan in 2010 with a mandate to create and deliver programs to help entrepreneurs and founders of early stage technology companies start and grow t...2019-02-1156 min
#EventIcons#EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peek – Episode 146Today we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. We are stepping up the game for event industry podcasts. From tips on how to grow your business, to event safety and technology there will be something for everyone! We even are filling you in on some of our mega guests who will be joining us! Don’t miss this preview! What do you want to see from #EventIcons in 2019? Leave us a comment below and let us know.
We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest!
Below, in...2019-01-2938 min#EventIconsFavorite Tools Of The Year – Episode 145Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year.
In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Our hosts will fill you in on their favorite episodes of the year, books, podcasts, apps, tech gadgets and so much more! If you are looking for new inspiration and tools this episode is for you.
We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest!
Below, in our...2019-01-081h 04#EventIcons2019 Event Design Trends – Episode 144As event profs it’s critical we stay on top of trends. From design and pop culture to global trends we are expected to know them all. These trends influence the events industry. Our clients expect us to stay current with trends and know how to implement them at their events when it comes to event design trends and so much more.
In todays episode we will be discussing all about event design trends. Joining us today are the #EventIcons, David Merrell of AOO Events and Susie Perelman of Mosaic. Their keen understanding of how rapidly events need...2019-01-021h 04#EventIcons3 Years of #EventIcons – Episode 142Three years ago Will Curran wanted to find a way to stand out in a crowded space, doing what he loves best – talking to people. Just as important to Will was thinking about how to develop and deliver meaningful content for event professionals, by event professionals in an engaging format. While #EventIcons has been through iterations of delivery, the premise, the core that we can and should learn from each other has remained!
In this episode of #EventIcons we are celebrating 3 years of the show! Our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean and Alex Plaxen are joi...2018-12-181h 06#EventIconsOur Favorite Events From 2018 – Episode 137This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! If you follow #EventIcons you know our hosts travel the world and see so many epic events. Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. They will discuss what makes a great event, and highlights from the many events they attended this year. We will also cover what events are on their bucket lists for 2019. Watch below to get the scoop!
We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest!
Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider...2018-11-131h 08#EventIconsPCMA: The Largest Network for Meeting Planners – Episode 134PCMA truly cares about the personal success of all their members and their organizations. They are committed to making their members they best they can be. They have been around for decades and are constantly pushing the events industry forward.
Today on our iconic panel we are joined by Sherrif Karamat of PCMA and Claire Smith of Vancouver Convention Centre. They will be taking us through an extremely thought provoking epsiode! Not only will we learn more about PCMA, but we will learn about the industry as a whole and how it connects to other global issues. Our...2018-10-231h 04#EventIconsEverything You Need to Know About Event Furniture – Episode 133Event furniture design is often an overlooked part of events. Sometimes to cut corners we go with what is cheapest or what’s available at the venue. This is a mistake! Have you ever sat in those locking chairs all day at a convention tightly packed like a sardine? Don’t do this to your guests you can do so much better! With the help of CORT furniture, we are talking all about how furniture and design can really help you achieve your event goals and so much more!
Joining us today on our iconic panel are Kels...2018-10-161h 00#EventIconsBuild an Internal Event Team – Episode 129It’s no question that everyone wants to build internal event team that’s amazing. However, actually going about creating the team can sometimes feel like a mystery. We are here to help you learn all about how to build an internal event team that is engaged and ready to execute events at the highest level.
On this episode of #EventIcons, Sej Pandya of Event Marketing Consultant, will be discussing how to build a great internal events team. We will talk about ways to connect your team whether you have weeks or a few hours to do so...2018-09-1859 min#EventIconsEverything You Need To Know About CEMA – Episode 117Cema (Corporate Event Marketer Association) is a booming community. With 800 members and growing, CEMA needs to be on your radar. CEMA focuses on relationships and conversations first. This is what allows the organization to continue to thrive and set themselves apart from other associations. If you are looking for an extremely valuable association to become a member of this could be for you!
In this weeks episode of #EventIcons our guests Kimberley Gishler of CEMA (Corporate Event Marketing Association), and Tom Spano of OpenX will be giving you the inside scoop on CEMA. They will talk about how...2018-06-1947 min#EventIconsAlternative Event Venues – Think Outside The Ballroom – Episode 115Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues? What do you have to keep in mind when planning at an alternative venue? Are there really major differences from planning an event at a standard ballroom?
In this episode of #EventIcons our iconic gue...2018-06-0559 min#EventIconsE-Gaming Events Revolution – Episode 113There are a lot of questions surrounding e-gaming events. Is it an event trend? What is e-gaming? How does it tie into events? Is there a difference between e-gaming and video games? E-gaming events are an emerging segment of events that you are going to want to know about, and you are in the right place to learn!
In this episode of #EventIcons our guests Kim Meltzer of KidKesty Productions, Inc, Donny Neufuss of PRG, and Joe English of Event Futurist weigh in on e-gaming events. They will explain exactly what e-gaming is. How planning an e-gaming even...2018-05-221h 02#EventIconsSXSW – Everything You Need To Know – Episode 108SXSW is one of the most iconic events around. It’s a celebration of creativity and provides a platform for creatives to achieve their goals. The iconic event is so successful because there are a boatload of experiences that create lasting memories for attendees, such as HBO’s Westworld experiential event.
Today the iconic Hugh Forrest of SXSW joins us to discuss everything an event planner would want to know about the event. We will discuss how the South by Southwest Interactive Festival turned into the event it is today. How they work with sponsors and brand activ...2018-04-171h 01#EventIconsHow To Create Family-Friendly Events – Episode 107Family-friendly events can be a challenge for event planners. Often times planning events with kids feels out of our realm or at least out of our comfort zone. Family-friendly events are unknown territory that sometimes we just don’t know how to navigate. That changes today! In today’s episode, we will teach you all about how to create family-friendly events!
Today our iconic guests Chad Collins of Open World Inc., and Shelley Matheny of KidsAlong Events are here to teach you how to create family-friendly events. They will discuss how to integrate children into events. Talk about...2018-04-101h 03#EventIconsVR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – Episode 105VR at events is a hot industry trend right now. The goal of virtual reality at events is total immersion. You want your attendees to feel like they are in a completely different world. But you also want to make sure your event still involves a human experience, so how do you marry the two? How do you use VR as a group experience and not have it be isolating? What are the challenges of virtual reality at events in the events industry? We will discuss all of this and more in today’s episode.
Joining us today...2018-03-271h 04#EventIconsKeeping Event Housing Profitable – Episode 100With the shakeups in event housing recently you may be scrambling to figuring out how to keep event housing profitable. How do you incentivize attendees to stay in your hotel block? What can you do to foster community? Would you like to know how to leverage your locations and negotiate terms? You are in the right place.
In this episode of #EventIcons Jeff Duncan of Meetingmax Inc. and Nadine Spitteler of A111 Power of Conference Service join us to cover everything you need to know to keep your event housing profitable and a great experience for your a...2018-02-2059 min#EventIconsHealthy Tips For Event Profs - Episode 96Whether there is an event or not, event profs always face lack of sleep, long days and late nights of work! How can you stay healthy as an event prof when you feel like you are constantly running down the clock? It may seem daunting but we can teach you how! This week, we invite the ICONIC Kelly Treadway (EventCurious) and Tracy Stuckrath (Thrive! Meetings & Events) as our guest panelists to talk about healthy tips for event profs. They’ll be discussing this hot topic and answering all the questions that you have to help you on the road to a...2018-01-231h 01#EventIconsLooking Forward - 2018 Event Industry Trends- Episode 95Happy New Year!! This week we are celebrating the new year and looking forward to 2018 event industry trends. In this episode, our hosts – Brandt Krueger, Alex Plaxen, Tahira Endean & Audrey Gallien are here to talk about what is trending in the event industry in 2018. We bet you do not want to miss this episode!
Some topics they address in this episode include diversity, event safety, event apps, hybrid events and MUCH MORE! So, jump into the video below and watch and learn the 2018 event industry trends! PS have your seen our guide to 2018 Event Trends?
We w...2018-01-161h 00#EventIconsOur Favorite Event Prof Tools Of The Year - Episode 94This episode is the last episode of 2017!! In this week’s episode, we are celebrating the end of 2017 and sharing our favorite event prof tools of the year. In this episode, our hosts – Will Curran, Alex Plaxen, Tahira Endean & Audrey Gallien will be here to discuss about their personal favorite tools and resources from 2017! There are so many books, podcasts, tech, and blogs out there that you don’t want to miss. Tune in and we’ll give you full access of these resources.
We want to help keep you up-to-date with the latest and greatest! Below, in our E...2018-01-101h 06#EventIconsTwo Year Anniversary of #EventIcons – Episode 912 years of #EventIcons!! Yes, in this week’s episode, we are celebrating the two year anniversary of #EventIcons and looking back some of our favorite event professionals best moments on the show! This is very exciting episode of #EventIcons. In this episode, our hosts – Will Curran, Brandt Krueger & Alex Plaxen will be appearing and recapping interviews, guess, episodes, and favorite moments from the past two years. They’ll also cover who they’d like to have on the show in 2018! We are so excited for you to join us for this episode! This show is for YOU – and we want to he...2017-12-1952 min#EventIconsHow To Build Your Personal Brand – Episode 89Do you want to build your personal brand but are unsure how to do it? This week, our special guests are going to tell you how to build your brand and make people remember you. They are here to answer all of your questions about this hot topic. We’re excited to get their insider information and to share it with all of you.
In this #EventIcons episode, we have Judi Holler (Holla! Productions LLC), Will Curran (Endless Events), Audrey Gallien (Catalyst Inc.) and Tahira Endean (BCIC) as our guest panelists. They will be sharing how to st...2017-12-051h 03
Vancouver Tech PodcastEpisode 102: Startup Resources and Funding with Mike Volker of New Ventures BC
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Mike Volker of New Ventures BC
Mike Volker of New Ventures BC joins host Drew Ogryzek to discuss New Ventures BC, its venture acceleration program, and the BCIC-New Ventures Competition.
"The ideal participant would be an individual participant or group of indivuduals that think they have something that has huge potential in the marketplace. And, they need some guidance, they need some help figuring out how to take their idea and commercialize it," Volker explains. "The capital is a very important part of it, because a lot of the...2017-11-2724 min
Events Podcast#11 Making the PitchWhat goes into a winning pitch? Augurex founder and 2007 BCIC-New Ventures Competition winner, Norma Biln, shares her tips for refining and perfecting your pitch.
TOPICS
What are the 3 things you need to highlight in your pitch
How do you structure your presentation slides
How to effectively use a backup deck
How do you manage you time during a presentation
Who should be the person presenting the pitch
Don’t be afraid to paint a big exit
SPEAKER
Norma Biln, Founder & CEO, Augurex
https://twitter.com/nbiln
ORGANIZER
New Ventures BC
http://www.newventuresbc.com
https://www.facebook.com/newventuresbc
ht...2017-07-0600 min
Exponential Minds Podcast with Chief Futurist Nikolas BadmintonExponential Minds Podcast - Ep001: The future of gaming with VR pioneer Denny UngerIn this episode Nikolas interviews the VR Pioneer and CEO of CLOUDHEAD GAMES Denny Unger. His team are just about to release the first installment of The Gallery - a four part episodic fantasy exploration game built from the ground up for virtual reality.
Denny talks about how the VR market is developing, innovation in game development using VR technologies, how to keep pushing forward when things get tough, how gameplay will be changed forever, and how to build a VR Gaming business.
You can see an article taken from this interview at http://www.bcic.ca/blog/2016/inventing-the-world-of-vr-gaming-on-vancouver-island
Nikolas...2016-03-1126 min