Mentorships

ACE Cash Express Raises Over $20,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

DALLAS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $20,829 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during their annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.

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  • DALLAS, July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE), a Populus Financial Group brand, raised $20,829 for Big Brothers Big Sisters during their annual fundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.
  • This year, ACE was able to raise for three Big Brothers Big Sisters chapters in Arizona, South Texas, and New Mexico.
  • "After a year of so much uncertainty for our mission and the children and families that we serve, Big Brothers Big Sisters is beyond grateful for the continued support of ACE and all of those who contributed to this incredible effort across our region," said Alex Dailey, VP of Community Engagement at Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston.
  • By supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters, ACE can help children develop one-to-one mentoring relationships that will help them realize their potential and build their futures.

BossmakeHer and Uber Partner to Support Women Leaders

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

As an organization committed to supporting women's advancement, Uber takes its responsibility to support women employees' career progression seriously.

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  • As an organization committed to supporting women's advancement, Uber takes its responsibility to support women employees' career progression seriously.
  • Women at Uber seeks to connect, empower, and support the advancement of women at Uber through community-building among women and allies, providing access to leadership and mentorship, formal professional development training, peer mentoring, and more.
  • BossmakeHer gives women in leadership a competitive job search advantage unmatched by anything else in the market.
  • By combining result-driven networking acceleration, personalized guidance, and private connections to decision-makers at top companies, BossmakeHer catalyzes bold career moves for executive women.

Western New York Small Business Owner Molly Bakewell Chamberlin Joins the New York State Mentoring Program

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

During the 2020-2021 academic year alone, the NYSMP successfully matched 1,901 mentors with 1,901 mentees within 127 individually established mentoring programs across New York State.

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  • During the 2020-2021 academic year alone, the NYSMP successfully matched 1,901 mentors with 1,901 mentees within 127 individually established mentoring programs across New York State.
  • Ms. Bakewell Chamberlin will also serve as an ongoing, continued resource and NYSMP advocate among area schools, partners, and volunteer mentors.
  • She is a graduate of Williamsville South High School, Canisius College, and was recently accepted into the Harvard Business Analytics program.
  • We look forward, with Ms. Bakewell Chamberlin's help, to further growing the positive visibility and influence of the Program across New York State."

Techstars Atlanta Announces 2021 Class

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Monday, July 19, 2021

ATLANTA, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, has announced the 10 startups that have earned spots in its 2021 accelerator program.

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  • ATLANTA, July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Techstars Atlanta, in partnership with Cox Enterprises, has announced the 10 startups that have earned spots in its 2021 accelerator program.
  • "Half of our 2021 class comes from the region and startup ecosystem and are poised to disrupt their industries."
  • The Techstars Atlanta 2021 class, includes:
    Focal Point (Atlanta, Ga.) | Offers procurement management tools for organizations to maximize spend on third parties, while ensuring safe and secure transactions.
  • Techstars Atlanta is a 13-week program that helps founders build their professional network, receive individualized support, and grow and scale their business.

Upchurch Management Announces Corporate Partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Upchurch Management announces partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS) to help support their mission of fostering a more promising future for the youth of our community.

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  • POMPANO BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Upchurch Management announces partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County (BBBS) to help support their mission of fostering a more promising future for the youth of our community.
  • Everyone in our organization is excited to be a part of Big Brothers Big Sisters' mission to support our youth and help them to be more successful in life," said Brent Upchurch, President of Upchurch Management.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters has been operating for more than 100 years under the belief that every single child can succeed and thrive in life.
  • About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County:
    Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Names Barbara R. Mendelson as New Board President

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the countrys first and New York Citys largest mentoring organization, welcomes Barbara R. Mendelson, Partner at Morrison & Foerster, as its new board president.

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  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City (BBBS of NYC), the countrys first and New York Citys largest mentoring organization, welcomes Barbara R. Mendelson, Partner at Morrison & Foerster, as its new board president.
  • Mendelson held the role of Executive Vice President on BBBS of NYCs Board of Trustees prior to becoming board president.
  • Under her new role, Mendelson will ensure consistency across board policies and establish the agenda for organizational board leadership.
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC (BBBS of NYC), the nations first and New York Citys largest youth mentoring organization, has served the changing needs of NYC youth since 1904.

Techstars Collaborates With Filecoin to Launch Accelerator Program Incubating a New Wave of Web3 Startups

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Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Today, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced a new accelerator program, the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator.

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  • Today, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced a new accelerator program, the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator.
  • Combining these two leading organizations in the accelerator and blockchain space, the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator will attract the most innovative, highest potential, and primed-to-breakthrough startups in blockchain.
  • Isaac Kato, an experienced Techstars accelerator Managing Director who also leads the Techstars Seattle Accelerator, will take the helm of this program, guiding participating startups through the journey.
  • The Filecoin Techstars Accelerator will lead to a new wave of Web3 businesses storing more critical information on the Filecoin network and that puts control back into the users hands.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America Appoints New Board Members Bringing Diverse Perspectives To Drive Greater Impact

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

"I look forward to working with this group of dynamic leaders as they truly embody the spirit of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America," said Ken Burdick, BBBSA National Board Chair.

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  • "I look forward to working with this group of dynamic leaders as they truly embody the spirit of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America," said Ken Burdick, BBBSA National Board Chair.
  • The newest members of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Board of Directors include:
    Makola M. Abdullah, Ph.D.: President of Virginia State University.
  • Paul area as a board member for the local Big Brothers Big Sisters agency.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization inthe United States.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Awards Outstanding Volunteers and Youth in Mentoring Program

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Friday, July 2, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is honoring outstanding volunteers and youth for their inspiring stories, progress, and dedication to the program.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., July 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is honoring outstanding volunteers and youth for their inspiring stories, progress, and dedication to the program.
  • Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
    "My Big Brother Mark helped me redirect the sadness that I had after the loss of my dad.
  • Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization inthe United States.
  • The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.

Techstars Partners With Alphabit Fund and Launchpool to Launch New Blockchain-Focused Accelerator in London

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator focuses on working with entrepreneurs to build blockchain technology and tokenisation protocols to drive towards the decentralised future of finance.

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  • The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator focuses on working with entrepreneurs to build blockchain technology and tokenisation protocols to drive towards the decentralised future of finance.
  • The program runs in partnership with Alphabit Fund, the first regulated cryptocurrency and digital asset investment fund, and Launchpool, a regulatory compliant investment platform that offers private seed guaranteed investment opportunities to 35,000 members in its community.
  • Located in London, the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator will work with ten startups each year over an intensive, three-month acceleration period.
  • Alphabit is thrilled Techstars is partnering with Launchpool and us to bring the first Techstars accelerator to the crypto world.