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The United States African Development Foundation Authorizes $25,000 Investments for each of the African Diaspora Network's 11 Award-Winning Entrepreneurs

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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This funding will be used to support the African organizations honored in the BAF 2022 cohort. Each organization is impact-oriented, African-led and -owned, and represents the healthcare, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and menstrual health sectors. Since 2018, ADN has recognized and catalyzed 53 African startups in 5 cohorts, recognizing the rising stars of African entrepreneurship as they build the continent's future through nonprofit and for-profit businesses addressing the needs of their communities.

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  • According to Almaz Negash, ADN's Founder and Executive Director, "Builders of Africa's Future began as an idea to support grassroots African entrepreneurs.
  • The Builders of Africa's Future program provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses at the annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium.
  • Founded in 2010, African Diaspora Network (ADN) is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurship and economic development on the African continent and in the communities where the African diaspora live.
  • The U.S. African Development Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency established by Congress to invest directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs.

Revamped Farmer's Organic Gin Produced Farm To Glass In Idaho Launching Across The United States

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NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chatham Imports is launching a revamped Farmer's Organic Gin produced in partnership with a family farm and a world-class organic distillery, both located in Idaho.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chatham Imports is launching a revamped Farmer's Organic Gin produced in partnership with a family farm and a world-class organic distillery, both located in Idaho.
  • With hemp seed as one of its botanicals, this product will be available for sale throughout the United States.
  • Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/9109651-farmers-organic-gin-launch
    Farmer's Organic Gin is USDA certified organic, gluten free and contains no carbs or sugar.
  • I appreciate their trusting us to supply the organic wheat used to create this outstanding gin," said Cornie.

Jetpack Workflow Founder and CEO David Cristello is Proudly Named a CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jetpack Workflow proudly announces that Founder and CEO, David Cristello, has been named a CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer. Jetpack Workflow is a cloud-based workflow management tool that helps accounting firms manage deadlines without tasks falling through the cracks, allowing firms to increase profitability and scalability.

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  • Jetpack Workflow Founder and CEO, David Cristello, has been named a CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer.
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jetpack Workflow proudly announces that Founder and CEO, David Cristello, has been named a CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer .
  • Jetpack Workflow is a cloud-based workflow management tool that helps accounting firms manage deadlines without tasks falling through the cracks, allowing firms to increase profitability and scalability.
  • "I am honored to be recognized among the industry's most prestigious leaders," explained David Cristello, Jetpack Workflow Founder and CEO.

Vonage's Conversational Commerce Application Chosen by Razer to Enhance Customer Engagement

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

HOLMDEL, N.J., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, is enabling Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, to engage with customers in Asia Pacific and allow direct purchases of gaming gear and accessories on social media using Vonage's conversational commerce application, Jumper.ai.  

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  • Jumper.ai is Vonage's end-to-end conversational commerce solution that enables brands to create omnichannel, messaging-first customer buying experiences across popular messaging, social and web platforms.
  • "Using Vonage's conversational commerce application, we cater directly to the changing demands of our customers through a seamless commerce flow," said Mandy Arbilo, Associate Director, Global Ecommerce Platform, Razer.
  • Our fans are able to connect with Razer directly, enabling an opportune moment for social commerce to add value to our customer experience."
  • The Vonage conversational commerce application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction.

YourCoach.Health Announces Partnership with Feel Therapeutics to Deliver Live Health Coaching Through Feel's Digital Health Programs

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

YourCoach will leverage its verified cohort of cross-specialty coaches to power Feel's live health coaching offerings within Feel's digital health and therapeutics programs.

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  • YourCoach will leverage its verified cohort of cross-specialty coaches to power Feel's live health coaching offerings within Feel's digital health and therapeutics programs.
  • There's no replacing their role within a client's health journey, and, when coupled with Feel Therapeutics' devices, programs and services, they'll help clients achieve their mental health goals sustainably."
  • Feel's digital health and therapeutics programs are designed to help people build better and lasting emotional health with real-time, evidence-based advice and support 24/7.
  • Join us on the Health Coaching Revolution as we strive to deliver the power of health coaching to the 8.5 billion global population by 2030.

ClickUp and HubSpot Announce Strategic Partnership Empowering Businesses to Increase Productivity and Retain Customers

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

SAN DIEGO and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClickUp, the productivity platform that brings work together in one place, and HubSpot, the customer relationship management (CRM) platform for scaling companies, today announced the launch of a highly-requested partnership to help customers create more efficient workflows and better collaborate across teams. By bringing together the powerful capabilities of ClickUp and HubSpot, stakeholders throughout the customer lifecycle benefit from increased productivity and are better equipped with the knowledge they need to foster and grow customer relationships.

Key Points: 
  • In today's environment, businesses are fighting to sign every net-new customer while simultaneously making existing customers more successful.
  • That's why I'm so thrilled about our partnership with ClickUp, the power of HubSpot + ClickUp enables growing companies to create strong connections at every point in the buyer journey," said Yamini Rangan, CEO, HubSpot.
  • "ClickUp gives teams the ability to create a seamless, collaborative experience at work that results in delightful experiences for its customers.
  • To learn more about how ClickUp and HubSpot are empowering better customer engagement, visit the partnership landing page here .

Morgan Stanley Code to Give Hackathon Provides Montreal Nonprofits Earth Day Canada and Digital Moment with Technology Solutions to Drive Their Essential Community Work

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

One winning prototype was selected for each non-profit, and Morgan Stanley plans to deliver finished products to each non-profit in 2023.

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  • One winning prototype was selected for each non-profit, and Morgan Stanley plans to deliver finished products to each non-profit in 2023.
  • "The future of technology is promising, and we hope that all of the participants will consider careers in technology at Morgan Stanley."
  • The firm's largest presence in Canada, Morgan Stanley Montral is one of its most prominent technology hubs globally.
  • Morgan Stanley Montreal has also been recognized as an employer of choice and a strong participant in the local community.

FP Alpha, the AI-driven advanced planning software, releases 2nd Generation tax projection tool, The Tax Projector, providing advisors the ability to project and compare various tax scenarios and strategies for their clients, simply by uploading their tax

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

This enables advisors to further scale and automate their tax planning efforts as well as estate and insurance.

Key Points: 
  • This enables advisors to further scale and automate their tax planning efforts as well as estate and insurance.
  • "Tax preparers often don't do tax planning.
  • One of The Tax Projector's differentiating factors from other tax planning tools is its ability to tie into the broader FP Alpha platform.
  • Many advisors currently do not offer income tax planning advice as it takes a great deal of time and analysis.

Qentelli Ranked Among Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Companies for the Third Consecutive Time

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the third consecutive year, Digital and Cloud Technology Company Qentelli has been featured in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the third consecutive year, Digital and Cloud Technology Company Qentelli has been featured in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list.
  • The Technology Fast 500 is an award program sponsored by Deloitte that recognizes 500 of the most innovative, fastest-growing companies across the technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech sectors in North America.
  • Sanjay Jupudi, Qentelli's Founder and President, said, "To be named one of the top 500 fastest-growing companies in the technology space for the third time is an exciting milestone for us.
  • Qentelli, founded in 2015, is headquartered in Dallas and has a strong presence in Piscataway, Toronto, Guadalajara, and Hyderabad, India.

Women-Led Wednesday Reports a Record 650 Brands Banding Together to Inspire Conscious Shopping this Holiday Season

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022

SUN VALLEY, Idaho, Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women-Led Wednesday announces the fifth installment of its annual shopping holiday created to encourage conscious consumerism in support of women-led brands, and this year, is excited to welcome more than 650 companies to its directory leading up to the holiday on Nov. 23, 2022. Brands who joined the movement span industries across outdoor, active lifestyle, fitness, health, and food and beverage–all coming together to encourage consumers to vote with their dollars and shop women-led this holiday season.

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