CIT GAP Funds Invests in YaSabe, Inc.

Herndon, VA (PRWEB) September 04, 2012

The Center for Innovative Technology today announced a $ 100,000 investment in YaSabe, Inc. of Herndon, VA, as part of a larger round of financing for the company. YaSabe is focused on local and mobile search for U.S. Hispanics, bringing unique content, technology and an experienced management team to the fastest growing segment of the US economy. Consumers access YaSabe on the Internet and mobile browsers, and through Android and iPhone applications.

There are 52 million Hispanics living in the United States, growing faster than any other segment of the population. In terms of worth and growth in spending, U.S. Hispanics rival some of the most dynamic emerging economies in the world, as these consumers will spend more than $ 1.3 trillion in 2012. Latinos living in the US are also the fastest growing group of Internet users, especially of the mobile Internet, where they over-index by 40% compared with non-Hispanics.

YaSabe.com offers bilingual information for over 14 million businesses across the United States, and highlights Hispanic culture, products and services that are most relevant to Hispanics. The high-quality and unique dataset developed and managed by the company lets users search from YaSabe.com, Google and Bing and on other partner websites where Hispanics go online. The company uses specialized technologies to crawl, curate and organize information from the web, constantly adding to and enhancing its repository of culturally-relevant content for U.S. Hispanics.

Key features for consumers include powerful bilingual search functionality, a local Q&A bulletin board service where users post questions and receive crowd-sourced answers and personalized recommendations, and a mobile notification services that helps users find and discover products, services and coupons. For local businesses, YaSabe offers simple and cost-effective subscription-based digital advertising products that deliver higher return on investment than most existing offerings in the marketplace.

CIT President and CEO Pete Jobse said, “YaSabe was built by proven, successful entrepreneurs to provide a solution for a fast-growing and burgeoning marketplace. The company exemplifies the newest generation of internet companies which provide significant growth and return on investment.”

Zubair Talib, YaSabe’s CEO and co-founder, said, “CIT GAP Funds was a great fit for YaSabe and helped us gain substantial exposure to prominent investors from around Virginia.” Azim Tejani, YaSabe’s EVP and co-founder, said “CIT GAP Funds is a perfect partner for us, and we will use this investment for product development and to secure additional strategic alliances and sales channels.”

Tom Weithman, CIT Vice President and GAP Funds Managing Director, said, “CIT GAP Funds looks for entrepreneurs like Zubair Talib and Azim Tejani who are knowledgeable and can demonstrate momentum and a distinct competitive advantage in a sizable market opportunity. By providing seed capital to promising young companies and entrepreneurs and helping to fill the seed-stage funding gap, we are helping Virginia grow new companies and jobs that will shape our future economy.”

Since its 2005 launch, CIT GAP Funds has placed over 70 investments across the Commonwealth, deploying greater than $ 6 million of public funds and attracting over $ 80 million more in private funding. (For a list of portfolio companies, please visit the GAP Funds website.)

Learn more about YaSabe, Inc. by visiting their website at http://www.yasabe.com, or by following them on Twitter and Facebook.

About the Center for Innovative Technology, http://www.cit.org

CIT is a nonprofit corporation that accelerates the next generation of technology and technology companies. CIT creates new technology companies through capital formation, market development and revenue generation services. To facilitate national innovation leadership and accelerate the rate of technology adoption, CIT creates partnerships between innovative technology startup companies and advanced technology consumers. Its CAGE code is 1UP71.

About the CIT GAP Funds, http://www.citgapfunds.org

CIT GAP Funds makes seed-stage equity investments in Virginia-based technology, clean tech and life science companies with a high potential for achieving rapid growth and generating significant economic return for entrepreneurs, co-investors and the Commonwealth of Virginia. CIT GAP Funds investments are overseen by the CIT GAP Funds Investment Advisory Board (IAB). This independent, third-party panel consists of leading regional entrepreneurs, angel and strategic investors, and venture capital firms such as: New Enterprise Associates, Grotech Ventures, Valhalla Partners, Harbert Venture Partners HIG Ventures, Edison Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Intersouth Partners, SJF Ventures, Carilion Clinic, Johnson & Johnson, General Electric and Alpha Natural Resources.

About YaSabe, http://www.yasabe.com

YaSabe.com is an online search engine to help Latinos in the US find and discover businesses, jobs, and other information locally. The company has a strong focus on Latin culture via a fully bilingual interface and deep local content such as Spanish-speaking businesses, Latin restaurants, food and clothing. The Q&A-style bulletin board service lets users post questions and receive crowd-sourced answers and personalized recommendations. YaSabe also offers a real-time activity feed and notification service that helps consumers stay connected to their communities, featuring new coupons, Latin events, user reviewed businesses and more. YaSabe already provides results for millions of queries from US Hispanics searching for products and services online at YaSabe.com and from Google, Bing and other websites like PaginasAmarillas.com and holaciudad.com where Hispanics go online. YaSabe offers local businesses and national brands simple and cost-effective ways to reach and influence Hispanic consumers who are searching online.







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Digital Screenmedia Association and KORE to Host Webinar: Digital Signage Goes Wireless” on July 15, 2014 at 2:00 ET

Louisville, KY (PRWEB) July 08, 2014

The Digital Screenmedia Association and KORE will host the Webinar “Digital Signage Goes Wireless” on July 15, 2014 at 2:00 ET to address the growing and critical trend of managing digital signage networks through wireless connectivity.

In today’s ‘must have it now’ customer experience world, the need for customizable digital signage solutions is essential. Altering messaging in real-time, adding advertising, acting on customer input, deploying signage globally, and remotely monitoring your equipment requires forethought, planning and reliable connectivity. The webinar will focus on the following topics:

Major trends in digital signage and the importance of deploying the right solution
Delivering a unique and enhanced customer experience
Understanding how wireless connectivity can enable and enhance digital signage deployments

Attendees will gain insight into the current and future landscape of digital signage management and will understand the importance of thinking globally with wireless connectivity to deliver the optimal customer experience.

The Webinar will be presented by Bert Gillespie, Director of Channels with KORE, Pat Verrington, Vice President, Emerging Markets and Services with KORE, and Bruno Pupo, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing for Vertigo Displays.

Attendees can register at the Digital Screenmedia Association’s website.

About KORE

KORE is the world’s largest wireless network provider specializing exclusively on the rapidly expanding global machine-to-machine (M2M) communications market. Providing unified control and management for cellular network service delivery in more than 180 countries worldwide, KORE empowers its application, hardware and wireless operator partners to efficiently deliver M2M solutions across the globe. M2M applications in industries as diverse as healthcare, utilities, enterprise IT, transaction processing and fleet management rely on the KORE network to deliver operational efficiencies and cost-savings. KORE offers a range of technologies — including LTE, GSM, HSPA, CDMA and satellite services — that ensure the greatest possible reliability and coverage. For more information, please visit http://www.koretelematics.com.

About the Digital Screenmedia Association

The DSA is an independent, non-profit association, whose mission is to advance the growth and excellence of the global digital signage, interactive kiosk, and mobile community through advocacy, education and networking. Members include users of digital screenmedia in all vertical markets including retail, hospitality, food service, and healthcare, as well as manufacturers, resellers, and distributors of hardware and software, network operators, integrators, advertising agencies, consultants, analysts, publishers, trade show organizers, and service companies.

http://www.digitalscreenmedia.org







NAPW Westchester County Local Chapter Hosts Second Summer Networking Meet & Greet to Welcome Members to Newly Re-launched Chapter

(PRWEB) September 05, 2012

Members and guests of the Westchester Local Chapter gathered on August 16th for a professional networking meeting at Caffé Azzuri. Members and guests enjoyed Happy Hour half-priced drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the restaurant’s lovely outdoor deck. Praised by The New York Times and Westchester Magazine for its outstanding food and warm, casual atmosphere, the restaurant was the perfect venue for the newly re-launched Chapter’s second Meet & Greet of the summer.

Westchester County Chapter President Sara O. Speicher enthusiastically welcomed members, guests, and first-time attendees to the Meet & Greet.

“The Westchester Chapter is consistently adding new members, which is very exciting,” said Sara.

The President restated her vision of the Chapter.

“I would like to focus on building relationships that will advance the Chapter members’ businesses and personal lives,” said Sara.

She also invited all to bring a guest with them to the next meeting, someone they believe would benefit from joining NAPW.

Sara also announced that in future meetings, members would have the chance to be a featured speaker, another way to let other members learn more about what they do. At the Meet & Greet, she collected a business card from each attendee and drew a winning member who would deliver a five-minute presentation of themselves at the next Chapter meeting.

“In the fall, members will get the opportunity to shine as either speakers or panelists ,” promised

Sara.

NAPW Westchester County Local Chapter Vice President Crystal M. Cutler kicked off the Meet & Greet Go-Round portion of the meeting by speaking briefly about herself and her business LegalShield, Inc. To all members and guests who gave Crystal their business cards, Crystal offered them a business listing in LegalShield’s GoSmallBiz.com directory free for one year.

One by one, each member and guest introduced themselves and their businesses to the crowd. Chapter member Cheryl Croce announced her participation in the Alzheimer Association, CT Chapter’s “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” on September 30th, 2012 and asked members to join her team, “Memory Caregivers.” Her goal this year is to surpass her efforts from the past four years by receiving more donations. Please join her team and/or donate directly at http://act.alz.org/goto/CherylCroce. Chapter President Sara concluded the Go-Round portion with a brief introduction of her business, VBM Pro and the benefits the business owners receive from working with a Virtual Business Manager.

Sara reminded Chapter members to update their NAPW Profiles and periodically check their NAPW email inboxes and that they may also find Westchester Local Chapter information on the Westchester County Local Chapter page on the NAPW website and the Chapter Facebook page.

Caffé Azzurri will be the backdrop for the Chapter’s September 27th meeting, as well as for the October meeting, which will feature Chapter member Thelma Jones, MD, FACP (details for the October meeting will be finalized and announced as soon as possible). Meeting invites will be emailed to all members via the Westchester County Chapter email inboxes and will also be posted on the Chapter Bulletin Board and Facebook page.

The following members and guests were present at the August 16th Meet & Greet: Bernice M. Burney, Step Two Haircutting Salon; Carmela Laber, Lamont Digital Systems Inc. , dba Campus Televideo; Cheryl A. Croce, Regency Heights of Stamford, LLC; Crystal M. Cutler, LegalShield, Inc.; Janet Rodriguez, Mary Kay; Jean Swanson, You Can Do It Coach; Kim Johnson, Elan Elite Catering, Mary Kay and Guest of Bernice M Burney; Lynn Buckmeyer, UBS Investment Bank; Natasha Aviles, I Tint NY; Randi Bale, Healthy Organized Living , guest of Sara O. Speicher; Regina Snyder, One to One Business; Rose Cintron, Department of Veterans Affairs, Sara O. Speicher, Virtual Business Manager (VBM Pro); Sheri Gregory, Sheri Gregory, Inc.; Thelma Jones, Options for Wellness; Vera Halpenny,YAI; Virginia Trunkes, SnitowKanferHoltzer&Millus, LLP.

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) is the largest and most recognized network of female professionals. NAPW provides a forum where women can interact, exchange ideas, educate, network, and empower. NAPW Local Chapters allow members to maximize their experience through meetings, networking opportunities, and professional events.

For additional information regarding the NAPW Westchester County Local Chapter and/or NAPW, please visit http://www.napw.com.

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Variable Data Postcard Mailing Services Now Available from Sunrise Digital

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 06, 2014

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Sunrise Digital Now Offers Start to Finish Variable Data Postcard Mailing Services

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 02, 2014

Digital is a one-stop source for variable data printing. Personalized addressing is both a professional option for business mailers and a convenient one for wedding invitations. Clients need only to send artwork and Sunrise handles the printing, the fulfillment, and the mailing. Their super fast 48-hour turnaround time upon proof approval also adds convenience for last minute deadlines. Sunrise is a G7 Qualified Master Printer, which means they follow the highest quality control guidelines.

With variable data printing at Sunrise Digital, customers have their choice of paper from uncoated, gloss or dull finish, to thicknesses from 10pt. all the way up to 18pt. Additional gloss or satin coatings can be added to further protect the ink and to attract additional attention. Sunrise prints on HP Indigo presses which offers print quality, head-and-shoulders above standard toner based output. The vibrant colors, sharp details, and true ink finish from the Indigo print rivals even the best offset printing. Another perk to digital printing is that there are big cost savings on short-run projects, generally 1000 pieces or less.

About Sunrise Hitek Group, LLC.:

Sunrise Hitek Group, LLC. is an Inc. 5000 company established in 1988 and employs the most advanced equipment and technology, such as G7-certified HP Indigo and UV flatbed presses, laser engraving, and digital die-cutting, to create best-in-class color printing, short-run packaging, P.O.P. retail displays, and signage products. A privately-owned enterprise, the company is based in Chicago and sells products worldwide