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New to this year's a2Tech360 program is Invest360, a mini-series of events hosted by Ann Arbor SPARK from September 21 to September 25. Invest360 leverages our regional strengths in information technology, mobility, and healthcare and provides a...

An international architecture competition has been launched in the historical city centre of Tampere. The contestants of the competition get to design a new building for the Sara Hildén Art Museum. The old factory buildings in the area as well as the...

Newegg, one of the leading tech-focused e-retailers in North America, today unveiled details of its latest PC-build giveaway. The Intel & ASUS 10900K ROG Z490 Super Build Giveaway* features a custom gaming PC valued at $4,500, designed and built by...

It's time to power up lunchtime! This fall, Nintendo is partnering with LUNCHABLES to make lunch playful with some of its most recognizable video game characters. Beginning on Sept. 1 and running through Dec. 31, characters from Nintendo Switch games...

Fuze, the leading cloud-based communications provider for the modern global enterprise, today announced that the company is a 2020 SaaS Awards winner in the "Best Communication, Collaboration, or Conferencing" category. "With more teams distributed...

CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, is pleased to announce the three finalists for the 2020 Extraordinary Healer® Award for Oncology Nursing and...

TravelCenters of America Inc. , nationwide operator of the TA, Petro Stopping Centers and TA Express travel center network, is celebrating its valued professional driver customers during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19, and...

Today, CoStar Group announced it plans to provide 180,000 masks for Richmond Public Schools (RPS) students as part of the third annual Ultimate Backpack Supply Drive event. The event is presented by CoStar Group, in partnership with Virginia...

To mark this back to school season and honor educators, the iconic PLAY-DOH brand from global play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc is launching Cans of Kindness, a global initiative to recognize and reward teachers that uplift, inspire and...

Stella Rosa, America's favorite semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wine, is shockingly absent from shelves. The top selling wine brand in the U.S., Stella Rosa has seen such high demand in 2020 that some of its favorite wines are currently available...

CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, is accepting nominations through Sept. 10, 2020, for the 2020 MPN Heroes® awards. This annual program...

Pharmacy Times®, the leading media resource for pharmacists, in conjunction with Parata Systems, a leading provider of pharmacy automation, reveal the 30 finalists for the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist® awards. The 11th annual virtual awards...

Today, Perfect Corp. kicks off their annual "YouCam Star" contest to celebrate beauty lovers across the country by inviting them to express themselves by sharing their signature styles for a chance to be featured in the YouCam Makeup app. Beauty...

The BlueCross Foundation has doubled the number of BlueCross Power of We Scholarships it is awarding for 2020, bringing the total to six. Since 2012, the foundation has awarded the scholarship to outstanding minority students to address health...

America's most inspirational singing competition on "Sunday Best," on BET has announced its season 10 winner - Stephanie Summers (Colorado Springs, CO). Summers will receive a recording contract with RCA Inspiration, a cash prize of $50,000, an...

Nathan's Famous, Inc., the American tradition serving New York favorites for more than 100 years, is expanding in Dubai and the Middle East through a variety of partnerships and deals aimed at bringing the iconic brand to fans across the region. On...

Skechers got the world dancing for a cause after dropping a TikTok dance challenge set to the track "Skechers" by DripReport that concluded with the lifestyle company donating one million masks to essential workers and communities in need. Skechers...

The search is on for a $50,000 business idea: Veteran Shark Tank has opened applications for its 8th annual national competition. The sharks are on the hunt for the most compelling, promising Veteran-owned business plans. Eligible Veterans must...

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, is teaming up with actress Katherine McNamara on a new direct-to-consumer (DTC) campaign that encourages people to See What Happens when they experience lens freedom with PRECISION1® one-day contact lenses. The...

Polaris RZR Factory Racing continued to showcase their strength at the 2020 Maxxis Tires "Casey Folks" Vegas to Reno race over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. The team led in the Pro NA and Unlimited classes and finished strong with two wins and...

RetailersUnited proudly announces the organization's inaugural pitch competition taking place live on Zoom on August 18, 2020, at 1 PM EDT. Businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic were eligible to submit an application and apply...

Beacon is now accepting nominations for its second annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide program awarding deserving veteran homeowners with new roofs. In giving back to its communities, Beacon opens this opportunity to all military veterans,...

Kandi America, the U.S. subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. , an international electric vehicle manufacturer, today announced details for how consumers, shareholders and interested parties can join the live virtual launch event taking place...

Kraft Heinz, along with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), are excited to announce the top four finalists competing to become Kraft Hockeyvilletm USA 2020. This year's top four communities...

e.l.f. Cosmetics is launching another TikTok innovation, this time introducing the first-ever TikTok reality show, inspired by the brand's commitment to empowering people to go after their dreams. Dubbed "Eyes. Lips. Famous.", the new show offers...

In an effort to save lives globally from the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, the XPRIZE Pandemic Alliance and the New England Complex Systems Institute announced the COVID-19 CT Scan Collaborative, a new joint effort to dramatically accelerate the use of...

Just over one week remains to submit nominations for Cintas Corporation's first-annual C.A.P.E. Award (Cleaning to Advance the Patient Experience), which recognizes Environmental Service (EVS) technicians in acute care facilities as superheroes....

Belgard®, the leader in outdoor living essentials for the patio and beyond, celebrates National S'mores Day with its annual giveaway, open for entries from August 10 to August 31. Homeowners across the U.S. and Canada can enter for the chance to win...

For the first time, Walmart will hold its annual Open Call for U.S.-manufactured products in a completely virtual format, and one-on-one meeting opportunities with company merchants are still available. The application and additional event...

The musical juggernaut Eurovision Song Contest has partnered with producer and television executive Ben Silverman's Propagate Content and will debut the first-ever American Song Contest, during the holiday season 2021. The American Song Contest will...

Ford Motor Company Fund and 1863 Ventures announced today that the second HI-HERImpact Miami Virtual Pitch Competition will be held online on October 15, 2020. Women social entrepreneurs from Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe Counties are invited to...

A March 31 application deadline for a resuscitation and acute critical care grant program came at a time this year that had medical personnel scrambling to care for COVID-19 patients. Despite this, the ZOLL Foundation received 31 applications from...

Kandi America, the U.S. subsidiary of Kandi Technologies Group, Inc. , an international automotive manufacturer, today announced details of a giveaway initiated in conjunction with its U.S. launch and "Kandi. Auto EVolution for all" campaign where...

Vancouver-based creative agency Very Polite has announced a global contest with a branding package prize worth $150,000 to benefit businesses that have felt the negative impacts of COVID-19. Aptly named Brand Me, this is a unique opportunity for...

Ophthalmology Times®, a leading multimedia platform dedicated to ophthalmologists, announces that votes can now be cast for the 2020 Resident Writers Award Program. The top 10 finalists were determined by the Ophthalmology Times® editorial advisory...

REBBL, the functional plant-based beverage brand, launched a new campaign in collaboration with actor and activist Ruby Rose to drive donations to the Anti-Racism Fund (ARF). REBBL With a Cause takes on a new meaning as the brand announced its plans...

Chronus, the leader in mentoring software, launched an annual grant program to enable one non-profit organization each year to pursue a mentoring program focused on improving racial equity for the Black community, Indigenous community and/or other...

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts retailer, is calling on DieHard battery fans and racing fans to celebrate DieHard powering most of the Indianapolis 500 starting grid 50 years ago in 1970. Fans are encouraged to...

These last few months have not been easy, and the struggle is real for parents with kids who are picky eaters. It's hard to find a food that their kids will eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner ? except for Kraft Mac & Cheese. In fact, 56% of parents...

The Hokusai Award Executive Committee (Kotobashi, Sumida Ward, Tokyo) began accepting entries for the "World Hokusai Award" on July 7, 2020, to discover the Hokusai Katsushika of the next generation. This year, 2020, is the 260th anniversary of the...

Citizens Bank announced today that it will award grants to minority-owned small businesses in recognition of the value that they bring as a vital part of our communities. With this program, Citizens will award 100 grants of $15,000 each ($1.5 million...

After six days, 18 hours, and 504 words delivered through 31 rounds of spelling, 13 year old Zaila Avant-garde, a 7th grader from Harvey, LA, beat out 88 of the best young spellers in the country to win the first ever Kaplan Online Spelling Bee,...

Sony and THU are looking for the best cross-border talent on a worldwide scale, to discover the next generation of creative minds and undiscovered talent in the digital entertainment industry in conjunction with Sony Creators Gate. Sony Talent...

General Mills Foodservice announces the return of the Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest that will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide. The annual contest, which celebrates independent restaurants and their...

XPRIZE, the world's leader in designing and operating incentive competitions to solve humanity's grand challenges, in collaboration with OpenCovidScreen, a non-profit founded by scientists and business leaders to drive needed innovation through "Open...

Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund today kicked off JUMPSTARTER 2021 Global Pitch Competition (JUMPSTARTER 2021), its annual signature startup event, with an online focus to ensure safe participation for all contestants during the COVID-19...

Despite the recent challenges in the world, Total Life Changes (TLC) continues its positive momentum. Virtual events draw tens of thousands of attendees, with informational segments and special guests, offering new ways to do business and build...

The Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW), the leading association of business journalists, is accepting entries in its inaugural Best in Business Book Awards contest. The contest will recognize the best non-fiction books...

Today, iHeartMedia Los Angeles announces a partnership with FanVestor, a first of its kind fan-investing and fan-commerce app, to raise money for local charities providing access to healthy meals for children and others affected by COVID-19 school...

The editors of TechTarget Inc.'s SearchServerVirtualization.comtm have officially announced the opening of submissions for the Best of VMworld 2020 Awards. The winners will be selected from the product entrants at the VMworld 2020 digital conference,...