New England Venture Capital Association Launches CriticalMass Co-Working Space for Entrepreneurs at Cambridge Innovation Center

Boston, MA (PRWEB) March 1, 2011

CriticalMass, a Boston area co-working space powered by the New England Venture Capital Association, launched today at the Cambridge Innovation Center. CriticalMass is the only dedicated workspace designed exclusively for promising start-ups which has the full backing and support of the regional venture trade group and a syndicate of some of New Englands most well-respected venture capital firms, including Bain Capital Ventures, Charles River Ventures, Flybridge Capital Partners, Highland Capital Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.

While co-working spaces like this have become more commonplace in New England, said James Nahirny, current chairman, New England Venture Capital Association, and managing director, Bain Capital Ventures, none to date have had the active participation and support of the regional venture trade association, as well as from a group of sponsoring firms, that collectively have 88 investors based in Massachusetts, a network of more than 130 portfolio companies in New England, and nearly $ 10 billion in capital under management. Our shared goal is to make CriticalMass a premiere address of promising startups in the region, and the country.

CriticalMass will provide early stage entrepreneurs with a place to work, learn, collaborate and start new companies. However, CriticalMass will go beyond a typical co-working space because it will bring together a broad cross-section of the Boston area start-up community experienced technology leaders, first time entrepreneurs and investors-- to drive new company creation without an expectation that all the related startup activity needs to be or will be venture-backed.

CriticalMass is one of a series of new initiatives by the New England Venture Capital Association to more actively support and engage entrepreneurs in the region, said Jamie Goldstein of North Bridge Venture Partners and the Associations president. The Association is a platform for more than 80 member firms to advance our collective interest in helping the regions best ideas and brightest entrepreneurs thrive right here in the Northeast.

New England Venture Capital Association members, staff and the venture firm sponsors will spend time at CriticalMass, providing regular programming, as well as informal interaction with and mentoring of entrepreneurs in the space. Each premier sponsoring firm will own a huddle, a conference room space branded by them, open to all, but serving as a location for that firm to regularly meet and interact with entrepreneurs. All Association member firms are encouraged to participate in CriticalMass and should contact Nancy Saucier at saucier (at) openapurpledoor (dot) com or 617-595-8760 for more information about how to get involved.

CriticalMass adds to an increasingly vibrant set of entrepreneur support efforts in New England, said Nancy Saucier, executive director of the New England Venture Capital Association. We look forward to doing our part to nurture and think creatively about building the regions start-up success.

Any entrepreneur is welcome to utilize CriticalMass facilities at the Cambridge Innovation Center for $ 250 per month. Venture sponsors will have the opportunity to defray CriticalMass fees for at least 48 entrepreneurs per year.

Entrepreneurs considering locating at CriticalMass can contact Anna Whitlock at Whitlock(at)cictr(dot)com or 617-758-4200 for more information and a tour.

Press should contact Laura Beck for opportunities to talk with New England Venture Capital Association or the involved venture partners, and details about an upcoming March 31st launch event.

About New England Venture Capital Association

Established and run by venture capital investors in the area, New England Venture Capital Association is the region's premier organization to promote venture capital investing and entrepreneurship in New England. With more than 700 venture capital professionals from more than 80 firms, our members collectively manage more than $ 50 billion in capital.

In addition to CriticalMass, NEVCA hosts a VC Unplugged informational Q&A session and one-on-one Office Hours every other week at the Venture Caf

FloorPlanOnline.com Signs Exclusive Virtual Tour Distribution Agreement with the Texas Association of Realtors

Austin, Texas (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

FloorPlanOnline.com, the leading provider of full and self-service floor plan oriented virtual tours for real estate, today announced a partnership agreement with the Texas Association of Realtors

Web Marketing Association Names Best Computer Retailer Web Site Following 2006 WebAward Competition

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) November 1, 2006 -

http://www.webaward.org - The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the Best Computer Retailer Web Site Winner as part of the 10th annual international WebAward Competition, the Internet's premier website award competition.

"Computer retailer sites are strongest in content, copywriting and interactivity while showing weakness in innovation," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "The Computer retail category has been dominated by hpshopping.com, winning Best of Industry for five years running a feat unequaled in WebAwards history. This year, a new computer retailer has stepped up the competition."

This year's best Web site in the computer retail industry is 2006 Dell Home/Home Office. http://www.dell.com/content/default.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

Each website is judged on the same seven criteria including:

MyMathLab Finalist in 2011 Software & Information Industry Association CODiE Awards

Boston, MA (PRWEB) May 18, 2011

MyMathLab Algebra I and II is a finalist in the prestigious 2011 Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Awards. Pearsons innovative online homework and assessment program is honored in the Best Mathematics Instructional Solution category.

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards celebrate outstanding achievement across the software, digital information and education technology industries. Nominated products undergo an intensive review by subject matter experts, analysts, journalists and other respected authorities in education technology.

MyMathLab Algebra I and II features e-Courses by award-winning author Elayn Martin-Gay. Pearsons groundbreaking online math program provides a wealth of learning tools and resources for students of all levels, including personalized study plans; homework, quizzes and tests with immediate feedback; a fully interactive eText; more than 1,500 videos per course; and a Student Organizer for help with note-taking and practice.

We collaborated with Elayn Martin-Gay to develop MyMathLab Algebra I and II based on our shared belief that every student can succeed in mathematics, said Greg Tobin, President of Mathematics and Statistics at Pearson Higher Education. We are honored that the Software & Information Industry Association has recognized what college and universities around the country have been telling us: when students have personalized online learning, they are poised for success in college and careers.

MyMathLab is used by more than 3 million students and 60,000 educators at over 2,000 schools, colleges and universities. Last year alone, more than 97 million assignments were graded in MyMathLab. Colleges and universities using MyMathLab have improved student performance by up to 30 percent, while achieving cost savings of nearly 30 percent over traditional lecture courses. To watch a video about MyMathLab, click here.

For the second consecutive year, Pearson tops the list of companies with products named as CODiE finalists, with 15 innovative ed-tech and information management products earning recognition. All were developed based on the companys commitment to leveraging the power of technology and innovation to prepare todays students for success in college and careers. Pearson products earning finalist honors span the spectrum of todays breakthrough education and business technology products, such as mobile learning apps, educational games, technology-driven professional development and robust systems for managing information and data.

In addition to MyMathLab Algebra I and II, the companys products moving on to the next round of competition in this years CODiE Awards are Briggs/Cochran Calculus; enVisionMATH: Understanding Fractions; EQUELLA; Grammar Jammers Primary Edition; Hospitality and Tourism Interactive; MyLiteratureLab; MyMathTest; MyReadingLab; myWorld Geography; PowerSchool; PowerTeacher 2.0; SuccessMaker; SuccessMaker Collaborate; and Words Their Way Online Workshop.

MyMathLab Algebra I and II will be voted on by the entire SIIA membership, who determines the winner in each category. The CODiE Awards will be announced at the 2011 Ed Tech Industry Summit in San Francisco on May 23.

About Pearson

Pearson, the worlds leading learning company, has global reach and market leading businesses in education, business and consumer publishing (NYSE: PSO).

For more information, press only:

Lisa Wolfe, L. Wolfe Communications, 773-227-1049, lwolfe(at)lwolfe(dot)com

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Web Marketing Association Names Best Computer Hardware Web Site Following 2006 WebAward Competition

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) November 2, 2006 -

http://www.webaward.org - The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the Best Computer Hardware Web Site Winner as part of the 10th annual international WebAward Competition, the Internet's premier Website award competition.

"Computer Hardware sites tend to excel in content and ease of use while struggling with innovation," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "Computer hardware Web sites as an industry are struggling with use of technology and innovation. Two very important criteria that make the difference both in award-winning websites but more importantly in the user experience."

Computer Hardware websites represent a highly competitive industry within the WebAward competition. Each website is judged on the same seven criteria including:

Student Conservation Association and NRG Energy Power Up Youth Conservation Programs

Stamford, CT (Vocus) July 15, 2010

The Student Conservation Association (SCA), a national leader in youth service and stewardship, is partnering with NRG Energy (NYSE:NRG) to provide green jobs and service opportunities to youth in Fairfield County, Connecticut and across the country. NRG, one of the countrys largest electricity generators, donated $ 50,000 to fund the program and also provide onsite volunteer support for projects nationwide.

To kick off the partnership, NRG employees will join SCA members in a joint ''Get Outdoors Day'' service project at the Stamford Museum Nature Center today. SCA and NRG participants will work together to install new handrails and make improvements on a section of the ''Wheels in the Woods'' universally accessible nature trail at the Center. In addition, NRG facilities throughout Connecticut will host SCA members in a series of educational and mentoring sessions planned throughout the year.

SCA is grateful to NRG Energy, with whom we share many important values including service, diversity and sustainability, says SCA President Dale Penny. Thanks to NRG, SCA will connect more young people to nature and conserve the natural treasures here in Fairfield County and across the American landscape.

NRG supports SCAs mission of building new generations of conservation leaders, said Verne Shortell, NRGs Executive Director of Environmental Business. With this funding and our own volunteer efforts, we are pleased to help make SCAs projects successful, while also making an investment in the environmental leaders of the future.

About NRG Energy

NRG Energy, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, owns and operates one of the countrys largest and

most diverse power generation portfolios. Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, the Companys power plants provide more than 24,000 megawatts of generation capacity -- enough to supply more than 20 million homes. NRGs retail business, Reliant Energy, serves 1.6 million residential, business, and commercial and industrial customers in Texas. A past recipient of the energy industrys highest honors -- Platts Industry Leadership and Energy Company of the Year awards, NRG is a member of the U.S. Climate Action Partnership (USCAP), a group of business and environmental organizations calling for mandatory legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. More information is available at http://www.nrgenergy.com .

About SCA

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the only national organization that develops tomorrows conservation leaders by providing high school and college students with conservation service opportunities in all 50 states, from urban communities to national parks and forests. Since 1957, SCAs hands-on practice of conservation service has helped to develop new generations of conservation leaders, inspire lifelong stewardship, and save the planet. SCA is a non-profit headquartered in Charlestown, NH and maintains regional offices in Boise, ID, Oakland, CA, Pittsburgh, PA, Seattle, WA, and Washington, D.C. For more, logon at thesca.org.

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Web Marketing Association Names Best Retail Web Site Following 2006 WebAward Competition

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) November 7, 2006

http://www.webaward.org -- The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the Best Retail Web Site Winner as part of the 10th annual international WebAward Competition, the Internet's premier website award competition.

"Retail Web sites are strong in design, content, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "Their expertise in catalog marketing has served them well in translating those skills to their Web development. However, Internet consumers expect more from the online retail sites and will stick with brands that best meet their online shopping needs."

Retail websites represent a highly competitive industry within the WebAward competition. Each website is judged on the same seven criteria including:

Web Marketing Association Names Best Public Relations Web Site Following 2006 WebAward Competition

West Simsbury, CT (PRWEB) November 7, 2006

http://www.webaward.org -- The Web Marketing Association is pleased to announce the Best Public Relations Web Site Winner as part of the 10th annual international WebAward Competition, the Internet's premier website award competition.

"The PR industry understands the benefits of winning an award in terms of creating a news-worthy event to publicize," said William Rice, President of the Web Marketing Association. "However, public relations web sites have generally under performed in regards to the overall WebAward industry averages."

Public Relations websites are judged on the same seven criteria including: