OED formally accepts $1 million grant for energy efficiency programs  
Office of Economic Development
“We are prioritizing our efforts on businesses with high energy costs such as grocery stores, restaurants and cold storage facilities, said Steve Johnson, director of the city’s Office of Economic Development. “This additional financing source will help businesses improve their bottom line through lower energy costs, and can be used with other tools to save them even more money.”

Five entrepreneurs whose self-brands made them rich 
Wall Street Journal
What’s the secret to leveraging your personal brand? Think about it this way: If your company was a T-shirt, what would it say? This article lists five entrepreneurs who’ve managed to take their unique personalities and turn them into money-making brands.

Brand development grant worth $100,000 is available for social enterprises  
Just Means
BBMG, a marketing and brand design firm that works exclusively with companies targeting socially-conscious customers, has announced a competition that will award a social enterprise that demonstrates a commitment to advancing sustainability.

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