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eBay Announces Fifth Annual Up & Running Grants Recipients

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eBay awards $500,000 and technology stipends to boost economic success for 50 U.S. sellers

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — eBay Inc. today announced the recipients of its fifth annual Up & Running Grants, a program established in 2020 to further eBay’s mission of creating economic opportunity for all and investing in small business growth.

This year, eBay selected 50 U.S. sellers to each receive $10,000, plus training and mentorship, to help strengthen and grow their businesses. In addition to these grants, finalists will also receive a $500 stipend to equip themselves with essential business technology and tools from eBay Refurbished.

eBay received its largest and most diverse pool of Up & Running applicants to date, with over 18,000 submissions. Additionally, this year’s candidates included 19% more early-stage entrepreneurs compared to last year — emphasizing eBay’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurship and small businesses.

“Entrepreneurship is at the heart of eBay. We have always been committed to empowering small business owners and providing the tools they need to be successful,” said Dawn Block, VP & GM, U.S. Market & Global Selling, eBay, eBay U.S. “We are honored and excited to be a part of the growth journey for this year’s Up & Running Grants recipients, and cannot wait to see how they continue to pursue their business goals.”

Meet eBay’s Class of 2024 Up & Running Grantees:

Hawken Carlton, Carlton Carnivores, Platteville, COAndrew Gunthorp, B&B Auto Parts, LaGrange, INTaylor Fierro, Lethal Performance, Ridgewood, NJAnthony Petitti, Verified Sneaks, Ocala, FLKathryn Bucklin, 6bucks, Avondale, AZRickie Miller, Kriss Kross Wigs, Long Beach, CACaitlin Nugent, Unaparts Inc, Bethany, CTJennifer LaValle, Peg Hunted Treasures, Jefferson, GAPaula Johnson, Theroadnottaken1, Marshalltown, IADanielle Merk, Fronitier Legacy LLC, Maryville, ILDee Sweeney, Pink Streak Market, Alexandria, KYChristopher II Clegg, Cleggsclassics, Herculaneum, MOAmanda Rowland, KrazyKatCollections, Charlotte, NCIuliana Jaloba, Ridalshop LLC, Matthews, NCKimberly Blake, Sandwood Selections, Grand Forks, NDKaylie Helwig, ThriftyMoves, Akron, OHPatricia Stephens, Trash_Pandas_Imporium, Midwest City, OKTara Stine, Fuzzy Loops, York, PADevon Wallis, Seek Optics, Wilkes-Barre, PATracey Inventor, Treasures4u2000, Ardmore, PAAdriana Rebicki Bamvakiades, ARBA Shop, The Woodlands, TXGladis Diaz, Shinning Star X’s Boutique, Houston, TXJames Idell, Maridells, Land O’ Lakes, FLWalter Roberts, The Buying Spot, Macon, GAJonathan Copeland, Vino Club Vintage, DeSoto, TXEduard Gutierrez, BoosterBuddyTCG, Galveston, TXCraig Kraut, Hype Stew Sneakers LLC, Warren, MIKyung Kye, LikeNewGizmos, Columbia Heights, MNYelena Roslaya, Art Play Design, Vancouver, WAJaneen Wagner, Stellarsell57, Warden, WAPeyton Williams, Peywill68, Miami, FLSergey Polukhin, Selforfun, Myrtle Beach, SCKevin Ludwig, South4thStreet, Central Point, ORKayne Weaver, SoDak Surplus, North Sioux City, SDHabib Ur-Rehman, AbdAllahemart.Inc, Elk Grove , CAMelissa Philbrook, Melissa Philbrook Art, Kelso, WAOrlando Fernandez, Prime Medical Express, Miami, FLKatie Herres, Foragers Path, New London, WIChristopher Alas, Shop Uniquely, Port Charlotte, FLEnrique Gonzales, 1Swing Sports, Rowlett, TXMichael Lytle, Mike’s Antiques Collectibles n More, Weirton, WVRandall Beatty, Drake279, Steens, MSIsaac Allen, Allen Arbitrage, Augusta, MEAndrew Fuke, Mad Finds Shop, Lyndhurst, OHTony Vo, TheTvoShop, Newark, CAAlex Grecu, ACF Motorsports, Gilbert, AZSimon Domfeh, f2 GROUP LLC, Houston, TXJeremy Noble, Thermal Acquisitions, Jackson, KYShoute Huang, Sealingtek Inc, Walnut, CAVirginia Charles, Vrod’s Closet, Pearland, TX

See the 2024 winners in this video HERE.

eBay’s support of small business
eBay’s small businesses consistently report that eBay provides economic opportunity and empowerment. This year saw a 162% increase in Up & Running Grant applications across a diverse range of small business sellers, underscoring eBay’s mission to grow its small businesses. Since 2020, Up & Running Grant recipients – ranging from collectibles, art and electronics – have leveraged grant funds to invest in crucial areas of their businesses, to build their business and foster growth.

About the Up & Running Grants Program
Since its introduction in 2020, eBay’s annual Up & Running Grants program has received more than 60,000 applications from entrepreneurs sharing details of their businesses ambitions and growth goals. Following a comprehensive review, 50 sellers are chosen annually to each receive $10,000 in cash, direct training, Q&A sessions and mentorship from eBay. This year, eBay is also offering recipients a stipend worth $500 each, which sellers can use to equip themselves with essential office technology from eBay Refurbished. All applicants of the Up & Running Grants program are offered access to mentorship and resources on Hello Alice, a free, multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow.

About eBay
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world’s largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2023, eBay enabled more than $73 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com

About Hello Alice
Hello Alice is a financial technology serving more than 1.5 million small business owners in all fifty states. Hello Alice is committed to equitable access to capital and to supporting any entrepreneur with a good idea, especially those in the New Majority. Hello Alice offers funding, education, tools, and curated opportunities. Working with enterprise business services, ecosystem partners, affiliates, and government agencies, Hello Alice provides its growing community with everything they need to grow their businesses. To learn more, visit www.helloalice.com, as well as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

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Appy Pie’s No-Code AI Design Platform Simplifies Holiday Creations for Christmas Posters and Avatars

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NEW DELHI, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Appy Pie Design, a leading No-code AI Design Platform, offers businesses and individuals an easy way to create Christmas posters and avatars for this upcoming holiday season. With its enhanced suite of AI-powered tools, the platform allows users to design festive visuals effortlessly, making it a go-to choice for creative holiday solutions.

Also, users can create unique, seasonally-themed avatars to showcase their holiday spirit across social media and professional platforms. These Christmas avatars can be used to personalize social media profiles, email signatures, or even professional platforms, spreading holiday cheer in both casual and formal settings.

“Our platform is designed to make the holidays easier and more joyful for everyone,” said Abhinav Girdhar, CEO of Appy Pie. “By providing accessible and creative solutions, we aim to help users connect meaningfully during this festive season.”

The AI Animation Generator enables users to bring their holiday ideas to life with engaging and dynamic visuals. The platform provides flexibility and convenience, making it an indispensable tool for celebrating the holiday season creatively and efficiently.

For those looking to turn static visuals into dynamic content, the Image to Video AI tool transforms still images into alluring videos. This functionality adds a new dimension to holiday designs, making them more interactive and impactful.

About Appy Pie
Appy Pie, a Trademark of Appy Pie LLP, is a leading global platform offering a suite of no-code, AI-powered tools, including an app builder, website builder, workflow automation platform, graphic design software, chatbot builder, help desk software, and live chat software, to help businesses and individuals design, build, and automate. With a user-friendly interface and a wide range of customizable templates, Appy Pie empowers users to create professional-grade applications, websites, and automation without coding expertise. Appy Pie caters to diverse needs from entrepreneurs to established enterprises by providing innovative solutions for various industries.

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Abhinav Girdhar
sales@appypie.com
+1 888 322 7617

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The Art of Lightness: ASUS to Unveil World’s Lightest Copilot+ PC

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LAS VEGAS, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ASUS is set to debut the world’s lightest Copilot+ PC during the AIways Incredible launch event on January 7, 2025. This groundbreaking laptop redefines ultra-light, AI-powered performance and will kick off CES 2025 with a live global stream.

Join the AIways Incredible Launch Event Online:

Date: January 7 at 9:00 AM PST

Event Page: https://asus.click/ces25_teaser

Teaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLgFyI5jnbQ 

This latest solution will be part of the ASUS Zenbook series of laptops and offers several innovative aspects to look forward to.

The Art of Lightness Meets Next-Gen Technology

The ultra-light design of the world’s lightest Copilot+ PC is set to redefine possibilities for mobility on AI devices, offering a portable partner and collaborator for the modern user. It is the perfect blend of elegance and functionality, offering a seamless experience for professionals, creators, and everyday users alike. Inspired by minimalism and nature, the design philosophy celebrates quiet luxury without sacrificing innovation.

Intelligent Innovation with Copilot+ AI

The new Zenbook is more than a laptop—it is a smart partner designed to revolutionize productivity. Powered by Copilot+ AI, it delivers intuitive, adaptive workflows, seamless collaboration, and smarter performance tailored to user needs.

Performance Without Compromise

Despite its ultra-light design, the laptop boasts robust performance and an impressive 32-hour battery life, offering continuous productivity that makes it ideal for travelling, remote work, and on-the-go productivity. Full specs, including details of the cutting-edge processor, will be unveiled during the event.

AIways Incredible at CES 2025

The launch marks a key milestone for ASUS in shaping the AI era. Viewers around the world will discover the complete AI-powered capabilities of the revolutionary Zenbook, redefining the future of computing.

Tune in on January 7 to experience AIways Incredible for yourself: https://asus.click/ces25_teaser

About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation, and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.

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IGF 2024 Concludes 19th Edition, Calling for Enhanced Digital Cooperation and Sustainable Development

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) successfully concluded its 19th edition, hosted in Riyadh at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center from December 15 to 19, 2024. Organized by the United Nations, the event featured over 100 experts, specialists, officials, and stakeholders from 160 countries, alongside more than 1,000 international speakers.

The forum served as a distinguished platform for global digital transformation experts, fostering discussions on artificial intelligence and digital innovation. It provided an opportunity for the exchange of experiences, information, and best practices, while addressing emerging digital challenges and collaboratively identifying solutions across governments, private enterprises, and non-profit sectors.

This year’s edition was held under the theme “Building Our Multistakeholder Digital Future” and centered around four key sub-themes: Harnessing Innovation and Balancing Risks in the Digital Space; Enhancing Digital Contribution to Peace, Development and Sustainability; Advancing Human Empowerment and Inclusiveness in the Digital Age; and Improving Digital Governance for the Internet We Want.

Discussions focused on achieving a shared understanding of how to maximize the global internet’s potential, mitigate risks, and address challenges to support the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key topics included leveraging digital innovation while addressing associated challenges, supporting strategic digital government initiatives, and promoting global peace and sustainability through digital tools.

His Excellency the Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Alswaha, expressed his great pride in the forum’s success, saying, “This year’s edition of the forum is the largest to date in terms of participants and working sessions, as confirmed by the United Nations. As one of the fastest-growing countries in the digital sector, Saudi Arabia is committed not only to facilitating internet access and harnessing technological developments to drive progress and sustainable development, but also to enhancing digital cooperation to achieve the SDGs.”

The forum’s activities featured a strong presence from public and private sector institutions and international entities dedicated to enabling digital transformation and fostering innovation. Success stories were showcased, demonstrating how these entities have accelerated digital government services for the benefit of society. Sessions and workshops addressed critical digital challenges, transformative applications of digital innovations, and opportunities for adopting and expanding access to digital technology and governance.

Participants engaged enthusiastically in interactive sessions with experts who shed light on diverse aspects of internet governance and digital collaboration, responding to inquiries and providing valuable insights. These interactions offered Saudi national cadres and emerging talents an exceptional opportunity to expand their knowledge and expertise.

The forum was an opportunity to showcase the Kingdom’s great capabilities in communications and information technology, the tremendous digital developments and achievements in e-commerce, banking, healthcare services, and official government transactions.

The forum also served as a platform to highlight Saudi Arabia’s remarkable advancements in communications and information technology, including progress in e-commerce, banking, healthcare services, and official government transactions. It reaffirmed the Kingdom’s rapid strides in building a thriving digital economy, its leadership in promoting digital inclusion, and its efforts to bridge the global digital divide in alignment with the UN’s SDGs.

By hosting the 19th edition of IGF, Riyadh reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to solidifying its position as a global leader in digital innovation, international cooperation, and shaping the future of internet governance.

For more information about the Internet Governance Forum, please visit: https://www.intgovforum.org/en

For more information about the Digital Government Authority, please visit: https://dga.gov.sa/en

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