September 8th and September 10th, FTL Moda delivered a fully integrated technology production for Fashion Week. Samsung Digital Signage Videowalls and Mirror Displays were selected by FTL Moda to uniquely present 17 designer fashions, transforming a once static presentation to a dynamic, elegant and engaging performance. Runways and activations were streamed live at partner Fashion …
After the very successful release of his widely accepted single “Serve You”, Lynxxx is back with his follow up Masterkraft produced single titled, ‘CharaCha’ which means clean and pure or quality! Lynxxx and Masterkraft brought you ‘Fine Lady’ and this single, they believe, is set to become another wedding favorite in no time. This one is …
A few months ago, we shared the audio of Nigerian-American Banky W’s new single ‘Gidi Love.’ Today, the artist drops the audio visuals of the hit song and in relevant part, describes it as follows: “Inspired by the motion picture “Gidi Blues”, EME is proud to present Banky W’s video for “Gidi Love”. It was …
“One of Hollywood’s highest profile marriages is over. Angelina Jolie has filed for divorce from husband Brad Pitt, a source familiar with the filing confirmed to CNN. Already there is speculation that a tabloid-friendly, child-unfriendly custody battle may ensue over their six children. But a source close to them asserted that both sides want a cordial …
Ladybrille is proud to announce that Kara Goldin, Ladybrille Woman of the Month December 2014 and Hint Water Founder and CEO, has just been appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce as 1 of 30national advisory council members to help expand entrepreneurship and promote American leadership!
Read the press statement from the Secretary of Commerce’s office about Kara’s appointment, and also listen to our radio podcast interview with the brilliant entrepreneur and leader.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker today announced the appointment of 30 private sector, nonprofit, and academic leaders to serve on the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE). Selected from a pool of more than 200 accomplished applicants, the council members will offer recommendations for policies and programs designed to make U.S. communities, businesses, and the workforce more globally competitive.
“The members of NACIE provide important counsel to the Department of Commerce on the types of federal policies that will support entrepreneurship, innovation, and job-driven workforce training, all of which are critical to American competitiveness,” said Secretary Pritzker. “As ‘America’s Innovation Agency,’ we value the expertise of our private sector partners and appreciate the opportunity to incorporate their views into our policymaking process.”
NACIE, established in 2010, operates as an independent entity managed through Commerce’s Economic Development Administration Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
NACIE members, who will each serve a two-year term, have demonstrated expertise and experience in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship, and employer-driven talent development. In reviewing applications, the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship sought a diverse group of nationally recognized leaders representing different demographics, organization size, industry sector, and geographic regions to provide a balanced viewpoint on these issues. NACIE will convene four times each year, with its inaugural meeting scheduled for October 2016.
Now in its third membership cycle, NACIE members appointed today are:
* reappointed member
African growth is a trend, not a fluke, says economist and former Finance Minister of Nigeria Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Okonjo-Iweala describes the positive progress on the continent and outlines eight challenges that have slowed growth for Africa and how to resolve these challenges: The eight challenges are things Africa did wrong: 1. Africa grew but did …
