February: Briefly in the News
$20 million Blinkx, an Internet media company that connects consumers and brands through premium content online, has acquired Columbia-based AdKarma as of Dec. 19, 2014. Blinkx and AdKarma entered into an agreement for an initial consideration of $15 million in cash and an additional $5 million in cash or stock, payable in one year. AdKarma, […]
The Callaway Bank launches loan program for young entrepreneurs
The Callaway Bank has launched a lending program for high school aged entrepreneurs. The Youth Entrepreneur Program, or YEP, will offer low interest loans of up to $1,000 for students starting a business. “Students today aren’t limited by the same obstacles they were even 20 years ago,” said President & CEO Kim Barnes. “Technology lets […]