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Three RTC clients featured on Fox 5!
This March, three Rising Tide Capital (RTC) clients received regional media exposure that will propel their business growth. On Monday March 1, entrepreneur Lisa Best, CEO of Pippi Hepburn, as well as RTC co-founders Alfa Demmellash and Alex Forrester appeared on Fox 5's morning show, Good Day.
Less than one week later, another Fox 5 producer called to schedule Rising Tide Capital on another Fox 5 show, Street Talk. Entrepreneurs Bernard Henricks, CEO of Unlimited Cleaning, and Beatrice Johnston, CEO of Brand Excitement accompanied Demmellash, as well as Jay Savulich, Director of Programs. |
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Gillian's Healthy Food Mission
Growing up in a family where nursing is the prominent profession, it seemed natural that Gillian Allen would follow in her family's footsteps. However, Gillian, who says "medicine is not my thing," decided not to take that route, and after 20 years of continuing her education and working in the corporate world, she has finally found her niche.
"I saw an article (about Rising Tide Capital) in the Jersey City Reporter about a year before I took the class, signed up for the orientation but never made it." She had no idea what business endeavor she was interested in when she first called. A year after, Gillian had identified a problem plaguing her local community, Ward F of Jersey City. Residents wishing to access "high quality, local and organic food at a reasonable price" had to drive outside of the area to do so.
Gillian, along with some other members of her community, decided to start a food co-op. Shortly thereafter, Gillian realized she didn't have the business knowledge to start and grow the enterprise. That's when she decided to give Rising Tide Capital a call againand was accepted into the Community Business Academy. She completed the 11-week course in August 2009, and is now well on her way to helping bring high quality, locally grown food, at affordable prices to Jersey City.
"Rising Tide Capital has helped tremendously! This would've been a less focused undertaking without coming here. They really show you how a business works. Everyone is so helpful; I am very grateful for RTC." Gillian's organization, The Jersey City Food Co-op Initiative, just gained 14 new members, as well as financial support from local organizations. For more information on The Jersey City Food Co-op Initiative, visit her website at www.jcfoodcoop.com. |
Alfa Demmellash Keynote Speaker at Women's History Month Empowerment Seminar  In honor of Women's History Month, CEO and co-founder of Rising Tide Capital, Alfa Demmellash, was a keynote speaker at the 15th Annual Women's History Month Empowerment Seminar, held at the Elizabeth I. Kellogg Conference Center at Union County College in Elizabeth, NJ.
Demmellash told the women in the audience, "Many struggle still in isolation against tremendous barriers--made even worse by self-doubt. However, these are historic times for women. Over 26 million jobs and 3 trillion dollars in economic impact are created by women business owners. We are changing the world from inside out--from our homes to the wider community. Women need to embrace this truth. Know you can start a business, a non-profit, or pursue your dreams in other ways and have a tremendous impact on the world around you. And as long as you are tenacious, unrelenting and reach out to the resources around you -you will succeed." |
Sal Austin, Security Expert 
As part of Sal Austin's ongoing low and no cost marketing plan for his business DGX Security he successfully placed an article he wrote on a security industry website. This is a great way to get your name out there in your chosen field as an expert, as well as a way to get free promotion for your business.
See Sal's article:
http://www.automation.com/portals/plant-engineering-maintenance
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Resources for Entrepreneurs
US Census Bureau Job Opportunities ($18.75 per hour)
Testing for Census Jobs on April 9th at 10 am at 270 Fairmount Ave.
Jersey City, NJ. Please bring 2 forms of ID (one must be picture ID). Practice for the census test at www.2010censusjobs.gov.
For more information contact Deborah Borders 201-653-3888 ext. 154
A Free Seminar at Stevens Institute of Technology
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Club CEO Events
April Seminar: How to Get A Small Business Loan
Rising Tide Capital is pleased to present our April Seminar featuring a small business lending specialist from Citibank, Mitch Greene, Small Business Financing Expert, and Jay Savulich, Director of Programs at Rising Tide Capital and former manager of the Microlending program a a small business services program in Brooklyn.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Time:6PM- 8:30PM
Location: Citibank, 480 Washington Blvd
Parking: Street Parking
Cost:Free to Club CEO Members, $10.00 for Non- Members
RSVP: Mary@RisingTideCapital.org
For More Information: call Mary at 201-432-4316
Rising Tide Capital's Monthly Seminars are generously funded by Citibank |
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Community Business Academy Update 
Our Spring Community Business Academy classes are in full swing. Mitch Greene (in photo) the new Instructor, is enjoying working with some of our aspiring entrepreneurs on Wednesday evenings.
This season we have 62 small business people enrolled in our classes. Some of the business ideas from entrepreneurs in this round of classes include- a pastry maker currently enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program at Hudson County Community College, an Ethiopian émigré selling scarves imported from Africa, a graphic design service, and a vendor selling plastic shopping bags to retail stores.
Do you know someone interested in attending the Community Business Academy? Spread the word about our April orientation at the Five Corners Library on Saturday, April 17, at 2PM. |
News and Notes
 -April 1 is the deadline for Census 2010; make sure you fill out your census form. Let's stand up and be counted!
-The US Chamber of Commerce has launched an "I am Free Enterprise" video contest. The deadline is Friday, April 9. All you have to do is create a compelling three-minute video about your business. The prize is $100,000! If you are interested in creating a video this is something we can help you with at Rising Tide Capital. Call Esther at 201-432-4316 for more details.
- You can help end hunger in New Jersey with a click of a button. Vote now to get all the major food corporations to donate food to New Jersey.
- Help bring High-Speed Internet to Jersey City! For more information visit: http://highspeedjerseycity.com. |
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