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New Venture Firm Launches w/ Healthcare Focus

A new private equity firm has launched in Alpharetta, Georgia. Avego Healthcare Capital focuses on investing in companies that fall into the following categories: biopharmaceutical products, outsourced pharmaceutical services, healthcare information technology and software platforms, and consumer-driven healthcare services. Avego's portfolio: Sebela Pharmaceuticals, a company dedicated to "

Build an Ecommerce Business in 30 Days

Build an Ecommerce Business in 30 Days

Digital/Ecommerce School Atlanta @ATDC is partnering with Shopify and Google to help Atlanta entrepreneurs enter into Shopify's 5th annual build a business competition. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh4iZJwfdA4[/embed] Who - Atlanta entrepreneurs with a product or service that can be sold online in

Flashpoint Fall 2014 Batch Prepares to Demo

Flashpoint Fall 2014 Batch Prepares to Demo

Flashpoint, a program dedicated to accelerating startups, is about to roll out another batch of climate-changing companies. After months of intense workshops, the 12 companies below are almost ready to present to investors in Atlanta and New York City. Stay posted for this batch's GA demo day announcement,

Great News R&D Tax Credit Extended for 2014

Great News R&D Tax Credit Extended for 2014

Check out the news from Certified Public Accountants, Habif, Arogeti & Wynne (HA&W) about some important developments in tax credits this year. Companies spanning a variety of industries rely on Federal and State Research and Development Tax Credits to enhance innovation and finance product development and improvement. Every

GSU & Perimeter May Combine to Become Largest University in GA

GSU & Perimeter May Combine to Become Largest University in GA

Mark P. Becker, President of Georgia State University just sent out this statement: tomorrow A look at the #'s GSU * Total undergraduate enrollment of 24,865 * Campus size is 70 acres * Offers 250 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in more than 100 fields of study in its eight colleges

Entrepreneurship Competition for GA College Kids | Jaw Dropping Prize

Entrepreneurship Competition for GA College Kids | Jaw Dropping Prize

TiE Atlanta and the University of Georgia Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) are partnering for the second year to host TiE Young Entrepreneurs University (TYE U), an entrepreneurship competition open to college students within Georgia. All currently enrolled college students or 2014 graduates are eligible to participate. The program offers

GT Team Has Turned 600-lb Water Laser Into a Drone Friendly Size

GT Team Has Turned 600-lb Water Laser Into a Drone Friendly Size

Bathymetric lidars are devices that map coastal waters using powerful lasers to scan beneath the surface. At nearly 600 pounds, this machinery is large and requires a piloted aircraft to carry it. A team at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) has designed a new approach that could lead to