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20 years ago Raj and I started a little company together in our dorm room…

Jeff Hilimire

Fast-forward a few years later and I followed her to Charlotte, her attending Davidson College and me at UNC-Charlotte. In our final year of school we decided to start a website development company, which we named NBN Designs (Nothing But Net), for no other reason than UNC-Charlotte had a great basketball team at the time.

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Interplay Learning?—?Helping the Skilled Trades Rebuild a Bigger and Better Workforce

Austin Startup

More than 4,000 companies worldwide applied for the awards, which are designed to honor those committed to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges, including health and climate crises, social injustice and economic inequality. They also work closely with the Home Builders Institute (HBI)’s nationwide workforce development program.

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A Google Docs interview with Richard Simms, co-founder of Tech Talent South

Jeff Hilimire

Our mission at TTS is to develop more tech talent in the South through beginner-focused programs teaching web development and computer programming. Right now, we run programs here in Atlanta (where we started the company) as well as in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Asheville, NC. Who are you and what do you do? We already have!

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain How They are Incorporating Social Entrepreneurship in Their Business

Hearpreneur

My company is designed to inform the public and help them make smart, financially acceptable decisions without being taken care of. They are also part of a wider movement to raise awareness about environmental issues to encourage sustainable development. 27- Environment-friendly designing. Thanks to Erin Stone, Hinterland Co !

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6 Ways To Improve The Checkout Experience

YoungUpstarts

Design and Navigation. At Moovweb, we’ve developed deep expertise in the checkout process, gained by powering over 300 mobile experiences for leading brands such as Macys, Bloomingdales, 1-800-Flowers.com, Charlotte Russe, Petco and Forever 21. Mobile customers expect a checkout experience that is user-friendly and seamless.

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15 Entrepreneurs Share How They Continue to Learn and Sharpen The Saw

Hearpreneur

In addition to knowledge and skill acquisition, networking fosters professional development by connecting individuals with career advancement opportunities, such as workshops, conferences, and mentorship. Thanks to Charlotte Hall, Hallway People ! #3- Thanks to Con Sotidis, Social Selling Warrior ! #2- I attend college every Monday.

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Entrepreneur Builds on Technology Platform to Power the Barbershop Industry

Hearpreneur

I got a job as a software developer at Wells Fargo, and a few months later moved to Charlotte, NC. Now these are problems that have persisted throughout the industry over the years, but now that I had developed the technical skills necessary I saw an opportunity to bring change to an antiquated industry.