Category Archives: Regional Business News

New Filing Requirement for LLC in Mississippi

Pursuant to Section 79-29-215 Miss. Code Ann. (1972), all limited liability companies operating in Mississippi will be required to file an Annual Report with the Secretary of State beginning in 2011. Here is what you have to know about this new filing.

Diner Connection Born at Startup Weekend

How many entrepreneurs are working for somebody else? Are you one of those people who is spending all of your work hours in a job with little potential for growth yet dreaming of being your own boss? Startup Weekend was born to help people like you achieve your dream and there’s a Startup Weekend coming [...]

Angel Funded California Company Involved in Smartphone Security

The rising popularity of smartphones is not going unnoticed by angel investors. Many companies that produce smartphone applications have arisen with angel funding. But another aspect of smartphone technology has attracted attention from investors.

What does it take to start a Business?

Is your business idea ready for the big time? All you need is some funding and the money will start rolling in, right? Not so fast! Many have had the same idea that you have but have fallen far short of big time profits. It takes a variety of interweaved parts to start a business [...]

Nashville Company Gets Angel Funding

VoicesHeard Media, based in Nashville, received $1,500,000 of first round funding from angel investors and is raising a second round of $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. The company founder and his acquaintances provided initial capital for the company. This was followed by the $1,500,000 of angel investment.

Facts About Startup Weekend Miami

Have you heard of Startup Weekend Miami? We’ve put together a fact sheet detailing the event and how it works. Let’s get to the bottom line first: If you are somebody with a great idea and a dream of starting your own business, you MUST attend Startup Weekend Miami!

Activefilings.com Sponsoring Startup Weekend Miami

Every business has a responsibility to give back to the community where they live. At activefilings.com, we may be primarily internet-based, but we are also a proud member of the Miami, Florida community and we see it as our responsibility to give and not take.

Startup Weekend is Coming to Town!

Startup Weekend is a great event focused around the core skills of entrepreneurship.  From concept through design and presentation, the weekend teaches core skills to help you understand how to launch a business.   The bonus of the weekend is that you will actually launch a business!! 

Successful Angel Investments in Wisconsin

Investing in the early stages of promising young Wisconsin companies is paying off for angel investors. The rising number of enterprises financed by angels is receiving credit for surging venture capital investments in the state. Venture capital typically is attracted to opportunities created first by angel investors. Large venture capital institutions may invest independently or [...]

Nevada On the Hunt for Unlicensed Business Entities

Secretary of State Ross Miller is currently developing a process for the reporting and investigation of business entities that are conducting business in Nevada without maintaining a State Business License.