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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Jimmy Fallon, Madonna, and Justin Bieber are just a few of the celebrities named in a class-action lawsuit alleging they hoodwinked fans into buying Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs and other Yuga Labs products. The suit claims celebrities lied about the non-fungible token’s value, making them seem like great investments. This allegedly prompted people to buy “losing investments” at “inflated prices.” Noam Galai | Getty Images The lawsuit was filed on behalf of plaintiffs Adam Titcher and Adonis Real on Thursday by Scott+Scott Attorneys. It covers Yuga Labs NFT purchases made between…

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FROM STAFF REPORTS CONCORD – On Saturday, Nov. 18, Kannapolis residents and brothers Tom and Johnny Cook officially opened Tutti’s Italian Market and Deli on Cabarrus Avenue.Their journey to opening their doors was long and full of roadblocks and challenges. The support from the Small Business Center at RCCC and other partners within the Cabarrus Center helped them reach their goal of bringing Italian culture and community to downtown Concord.“Tom’s vision for Tutti’s communicated community in a way I’ve never heard it before,” said Meg Smit, Director of the Small Business Center at RCCC. “I was so inspired and honored…

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Few are brave enough to take a bright idea and turn it into a business. And, even when people try — the odds of success decrease when the founder looking for investors is a person of color or immigrant born.The University of Missouri-St. Louis’ Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Accelerator aims to make a difference. In its third year, the UMSL DEI Accelerator has awarded $50,000 non-dilutive grants to six local businesses and each of the founders will benefit from an eight-week business development program. Miya Norfleet / St. Louis Public Radio Cami Thomas, founder of My Friends and I, and…

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CALGARY, AB, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – CAYK Marketing Inc is a Digital Marketing Agency in Calgary that helps drive the success of the organizations they work with by utilizing data, the latest technologies and careful strategic planning to drive businesses forward. “I am ecstatic that CAYK was recognized as a leader in our field. As our agency continues to grow, we look forward to the opportunities we have to work with businesses to achieve their strategic goals, and this is solid reinforcement that we’re excelling in our vertical” said Danielle West, VP at CAYK. CAYK’s roots date back to 1994, but…

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COURTESY USGS A screenshot from 7:53 a.m. today shows Fissure No. 3 on the Northeast Rift Zone of Mauna Loa volcano. Editor’s Note: Bookmark this page. This story is developing and will be updated as soon as more information becomes available. UPDATE: 4:55 p.m. The Mauna Loa eruption continued to diminish today with reduced output of lava, volcanic gases and fountaining, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory Scientist-in-charge Ken Hon told a Facebook Live audience this afternoon. “We’re seeing all the indicators that the eruption is slowing down. The real question here is what happens next,” he said. Hon said two equally…

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There are multiple points to ensuring a website has good SEO. Creating interesting and original content is one of these aspects. Having distinct and original images can help sites stand out amongst hundreds of other results. Actual SEO Media, Inc. Actual SEO Media, Inc. talks about the pros and cons of stock photography and the effects it has on SEO. HOUSTON, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 9, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Adding images to articles is vital. It is an additional piece of content that Google could use to help rank a company. But are certain images, such as stock images, causing…

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47 minutes ago Posted: December 9, 2022 5:53 PM Updated: December 9, 2022 6:17 PM SPOKANE, Wash. — Numerous students fled Lewis and Clark High School during Friday’s active shooter hoax investigation and ended up finding solace at a nearby business. “All the sudden we saw some kids running up the hill with no jackets, no backpacks, just looked terrified,” said Noah Orosco. He works at Jacob’s Java which is just a block away from the high school. Dozens of the students running away ended up in their parking lot and waited to reunite with their families. “We had several…

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Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Come January 3, a new Congress will convene in Washington, DC, setting the stage for potential tax changes that could impact small and medium-sized businesses. With that in mind, it’s important for businesses to engage in certain tax planning strategies and to take advantage of tax credits that will soon expire or be phased out.The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is one such credit. Created in 2020 to provide economic relief during the Covid-19 pandemic, the ERC lets businesses claim thousands of dollars in refundable tax credits to compensate for losses experienced in…

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BRISTOL, Va. (WDBJ) – Five small businesses in southwestern Virginia are celebrating after winning a pitch contest organized by Virginia Community Capital and hosted by Hard Rock Casino Bristol.The honor came with a cash award, and the possibility of a continuing relationship with the casino.Brian Weber, Jacqui Sobieski and Riley Sobieski had just returned to Virginia Mountain Vineyards in Botetourt County when we spoke Friday afternoon.They were excited about the $10,000 check, but also the validation and visibility the award offers.“We have so many people come here and they are astonished by the view. They seem to love the wines…

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