iStrategyLabs Hosts Design Dev Day at New D.C. Entrepreneur Center

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 23, 2010

Digital marketing and experiential production company iStrategyLabs is hosting an all-day event for D.C. area designers and developers at a new entrepreneur hotspot in downtown D.C. on Saturday, April 3rd, 2010.

ISL 3D Design Dev Day, aims to bring together area talent for a day of designing, developing and just hanging out. iStrategyLabs is a long time supporter of D.C. technology, creative and innovation communities and has created/co-hosted popular area events such as BIBA, TwinTech, techARTS, and various BarCamps.

ISL 3D will take place at the new entrepreneur-friendly innovation hotspot 1410Q near Dupont Circle.

Were really excited to be deeply involved with the 1410Q hotspot, said Peter Corbett, CEO of iStrategyLabs. The space and its mission is exactly what D.C.s entrepreneurial community needs right now.

The day will kick off with coffee and donuts at 9 a.m. and design+dev activities starting at 10 a.m. Attendees are invited to a happy hour at the days close at Church Key on 14th Street NW.

This is the first in a series of major events we are hosting at 1410Q, said PointAbout co-founder Sean Shadmand. Our marketing partner iStrategyLabs has a history of creating stellar events in the Washington, D.C. region. ISL 3D will highlight the technology talent thats already present in our area. We are thrilled to have 1410Q be a driving force that brings the technology community together in the Washington, D.C. market.

The event is free, but tickets are limited. Register for the event here: http://isld3.eventbrite.com.

To see all upcoming events at 1410Q, visit http://go.1410Q.com/events.

About iStrategyLabs:

iStrategyLabs (http://www.iStrategyLabs.com) is a digital agency focused on providing clients with interactive strategy, experiential marketing and content creation services. Buzzwords aside, were focused on one thing developing great ideas that sell your products and services or advance your cause. Additionally, our product lab incubates ideas, combining strategy, capital and talent in order to bring them to market.

About 1410Q:

1410Q (http://www.1410Q.com) is not a networking space. You can go anywhere to network. 1410Q is a safe environment for technology entrepreneurs to explore what they are capable of, surrounded by other tech entrepreneurs. It is a little piece of San Francisco, right in the heart of Washington, D.C. 1410Q is a place where thought leaders stop in, either by invitation or while they are in town on other business, to have an intimate environment in which to discuss and share topics affecting them. It is a place where innovation happens and is shared.

1410Q is made possible by a funding grant from PointAbout, marketing by iStrategyLabs, and sponsorship support from 3 Click Media, Rock Creek Strategic Marketing, PRWeb, AppMakr, dcMOMO and Disruptathon. To support this great cause, visit http://go.1410Q.com/sponsors.

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Power Women Business Center Opens in Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita, CA (PRWEB) January 22, 2010

It was eight years ago that Patricia Gracia started her advertising agency from her living room, with little more than a computer, a phone, and a fax machine. With the help of sales veteran Tony Gracia three years later, that small venture became a blossoming corporation and today, Power Media Group is a multimillion dollar company targeting a booming Hispanic market.

Drawing from their own experience, the Gracias now want to help other entrepreneurs take their business to the next level.

Power Women Business Center will be the first of its kind in the region offering a fully-furnished office space at an affordable cost, along with the tools and support necessary to help accelerate the development of small businesses. The Center celebrated its Grand Opening Jan. 21.

In todays difficult economic climate, Power Women Business Center will provide relief to those entrepreneurs struggling to launch their business out of their homes but who cant afford to rent office space.

I started this business center thinking of myself eight years ago when I launched my business, Patricia said. I remember how hard it was, and how I wished there had been something like this to help me. Often times its really difficult to work out of your home but you really dont need to spend $ 800 on rent for a tiny office. This center is going to give business owners all the benefits of an office and more, at half the cost.

Member entrepreneurs will benefit from private fully-furnished cubicles complete with telephone systems, high speed internet, printers, fax and copy machines. Conference rooms, a reception lounge for visitors and a fully equipped kitchen lounge that could be used as a showroom or for networking with colleagues, will also be available.

Members will be able to use the center as their business address where on site staff, including a trilingual receptionist (English, Spanish, French), will handle all of their incoming mail and faxes. Using the latest technology in phone systems, members will have access to voicemail via e-mail which can be accessed remotely for added convenience.

The Centers services and high-tech facilities will boost entrepreneurs image by elevating their level of professionalism, said Power Media Group CEO and CFO Tony Gracia.

Prospective clients are looking for three things: pricing, product and most important, service. They want to know is this business professional enough to handle my needs? he said. I believe this Center will help a lot of businesses get to that next level faster.

To help entrepreneurs achieve their goals, the Center will leverage the resources and know-how of Power Media Group on behalf of the small businesses. The Center will offer free weekly one-hour seminars on the basic steps to successfully launch a business - everything from designing a logo to filing a fictitious name. The seminars will offer information on legal issues, laws and regulations, taxes, sales techniques and will also include tutorials on accounting systems such as Quick Books.

Its knowledge and keeping up with technology which will give businesses the power to reach heir goals, Patricia said.

Power Media Group will also help members develop a marketing and advertising strategy individually tailored to their business for an additional cost.

Every business has needs that have to be custom tailored to provide the company with a perfect suit. We look at the entrepreneurs vision and goals, at their market niche and we understand their clientele.

About Power Media Group

Power Media Group is an Advertising and Public Relations Agency with extensive knowledge of the U.S. Hispanic Market. Since its founding in 2001 the company has represented an impressive roster of clients including entertainment giants Universal Music Latin, Palm Pictures and Vivendi Visual Entertainment, a branch of Universal Music Group. Power Media Group is also behind the national TV campign for Creativa Interior Primor, featuring popular Hispanic actress Laura Flores. Other clients include: Hamer Toyota, Maya Entertainment, NYX Cosmetics, AB Underwear, New Concepts, The Herrera Sindell Group Inc., Underwear Station, Laboratorios Mallo, and Perfume Club among others.

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