V+P http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com helping organizations grow to give Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:46:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 AccuBuild http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/accubuild/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/accubuild/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:21:23 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=418 AccuBuild was founded in 1987 by professionals inthe construction, accounting andbonding industries.

Our Goal – To provide an affordable construction accounting software program that would meet the specific needs of small to mid-sized construction companies and specialty contractors.

Using their respective expertise, the founders created a construction-specific software program that satisfied the job management (e.g. job cost accounting) needs of construction company owners, met [...]]]> AccuBuild was founded in 1987 by professionals inthe construction, accounting andbonding industries.

Our Goal – To provide an affordable construction accounting software program that would meet the specific needs of small to mid-sized construction companies and specialty contractors.

Using their respective expertise, the founders created a construction-specific software program that satisfied the job management (e.g. job cost accounting) needs of construction company owners, met the accounting integrity demanded by accountants, and provided the reports required by bonding agents.

AccuBuild originally developed its construction management software in DOS and sold it to contractors in California. In 1996, the Windows-based, 32-bit AccuBuild Construction Software application was released and the company expanded its sales to a nationwide construction audience.

In 2004, the SQL version of AccuBuild Construction Software was launched, further establishing the product as a best-in-class leader for its price range. Today,AccuBuild offers power, speed and construction-specific functionality for thousands less than many other construction management software packages.

AccuBuild’s client/server application and Advantage SQL database opens the door for the remote access technology of the future. The company is committed to the ongoing enhancement of the AccuBuild Commercial Construction Software suite of products, such as construction accounting, and will continue to leverage the latest technology to develop new features and capabilities.

Contact:

Josh Stearns, VP of Sales
josh@accu-build.com
800-728-6853
www.accu-build.com 

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/accubuild/feed/ 0 Anaya Development http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/anaya-development/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/anaya-development/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:38:41 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=293 Haiti Building Blocks, LLC (a Texas LLC)  is providing superior building materials for the reconstruction of Port au Prince, Haiti.

THE CHALLENGE

The earthquake on January 12, 2010 leveled most of the city of Port au Prince leaving hundreds of thousands without homes, food, water, hospitals or access to education. Most, if not all, commercial buildings were [...]]]> Haiti Building Blocks, LLC (a Texas LLC)  is providing superior building materials for the reconstruction of Port au Prince, Haiti.

THE CHALLENGE

  • The earthquake on January 12, 2010 leveled most of the city of Port au Prince leaving hundreds of thousands without homes, food, water, hospitals or access to education.
  • Most, if not all, commercial buildings were either destroyed or damaged beyond repair.
  • Current construction materials are limited and of the poorest quality in Port au Prince which will severely hamper rebuilding efforts.
  • Reconstruction will take more than ten years to complete.

SOLUTION

  • A team of business owners, that included Harold Chapman and Matthew Flippen, toured Port au Prince in March and determined that a vertically integrated operation involving crushing aggregate material and producing concrete block and ready‐mix concrete would contribute greatly to the
    rebuilding efforts.
  • This US business team has over 80 years of combined experience operating in the highly competitive US construction materials market, building businesses
    that totaled over $130 million in annual revenues.
  • The US team has secured $1.75M in funding commitments to date.
  • Three members of the management team, including the Chief Production Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Production Manager, will move to Haiti to run operations.

Contact

Matthew A. Flippen
matthew.flippen@anayadevelopment.com
(512) 635‐7206

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/anaya-development/feed/ 0 communityoffers.com http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/communityoffers-com/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/communityoffers-com/#comments Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:05:21 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=278 Our idea is simple and compelling: If we can help people save money with local business, they will share their excitement with their friends and family, who will in turn support local business and shop with them more.

Save. Share. Support. Shop.

You save money. Better use of technology and social marketing help spread the [...]]]> Our idea is simple and compelling: If we can help people save money with local business, they will share their excitement with their friends and family, who will in turn support local business and shop with them more.

Save. Share. Support. Shop.

You save money. Better use of technology and social marketing help spread the word. Local business gets a boost which strengthens the economy. Shopping is fun and rewarding again without unnecessary ads or mailbox clutter!

You win, your friends win, your local economy wins, and the environment wins. It doesn’t get much better than that!

Another unique part of our service: we don’t believe you should have to pay to get the best deals. We won’t ask you to buy a membership, buy a book, buy a discount card or even deal with loads of junk mail each day. Our products include a free, easy to use Web site with online, searchable offers and a FREE discount offer card with special local offers available at participating retailers in our anchor markets. Cards are reusable for three full months and printed on recyclable materials to eliminate unnecessary waste.

Contact:

Maria Isbell, CEO
misbell@communityoffers.com
(512) 679-8111
www.communityoffers.com

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/communityoffers-com/feed/ 0 Future Achievement International http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/future-achievement-international-character-and-behavior-count/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/future-achievement-international-character-and-behavior-count/#comments Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:05:46 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=119
Since 1996, the Company has researched, developed, tested and validated several proprietary intellectual properties around its character MAXIMIZERS™ Principles. The Company’s various products and programs have been delivered in 50 countries worldwide in multiple languages.
In 2005, the Company created an integrated on-line character and behavior assessment instrument, known as the MERIT Profile™.
In 2007, the Company incorporated a positional benchmarking technology around the character and behavior assessment to increase the predictablitiy of job performance, known as the MERIT Performance Index™.
In 2009, the Company expands it’s offerings around the character and behavior assessment to include methods to determine individual and team cultural fit to the vision, mission and core values of any organization, known as the MERIT Culture CQ™.
Contact:
Doug Tucker, President
Future Achievement International
(951) 303-2344
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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/future-achievement-international-character-and-behavior-count/feed/ 0 SalesOverdrive http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/salesoverdrive/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/salesoverdrive/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:36:29 +0000 andrewbrauch http://0307616.netsolhost.com/wordpress/?p=1 Who We Are

Sales Overdrive is sales improvement, business process consulting, and sales outsourcing firm recognized as the “partner of choice” for companies focused on achieving large and rapid gains in top-line revenue and market share growth. Sales Overdrive is the only firm offering complete, end-to-end sales and marketing solutions including customized consulting, hands-on delivery [...]]]> Who We Are

Sales Overdrive is sales improvement, business process consulting, and sales outsourcing firm recognized as the “partner of choice” for companies focused on achieving large and rapid gains in top-line revenue and market share growth. Sales Overdrive is the only firm offering complete, end-to-end sales and marketing solutions including customized consulting, hands-on delivery of targeted sales acceleration services and comprehensive outsourcing programs.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create sustainable a competitive advantage for each of our clients and to reinvest time and resources in the service of people in need.

Our Mission

Our Mission is to radically increase rapid top-line revenue growth, shorten sales cycles and increase market share for our clients by providing uniquely tailored, empirically-based sales acceleration solutions.

Central to this mission is our ability to 1) attract and retain the most qualified professionals, 2) continuously develop and deliver leading edge tools and methodologies and 3) create a clear competitive advantage for every client in an increasingly difficult race for market share.

Our Purpose

Our Purpose is to provide the greatest possible impact for our clients, our communities and for those less fortunate in the United States and abroad.

Our Promise

You can depend on Sales Overdrive to drive rapid top-line growth through customized consulting and diagnostic analysis, point solutions and outsourcing programs built on real-world sales leadership, proprietary intellectual property and years of experience.

This growth is delivered by teams of talented and trustworthy professionals whose combined insight and efforts create unparalleled business results.

Contact:

Bob Howard
Managing Partner
(214) 498-9649
www.salesoverdrive.com

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/salesoverdrive/feed/ 0 Solid Green Systems http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/igloo-panels-sustainable-faster-and-social/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/igloo-panels-sustainable-faster-and-social/#comments Wed, 27 Oct 2010 23:04:49 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=12 Our Mission …

Design and build Systems and Structures that are affordable and energy neutral.

What we Do …

Solid Green Systems helps builders, developers, distributors, government organizations, non-government organizations and individuals build solid, sustainable and smart residential, commercial and relief structures.

How we help build Solid Systems and Structures …

Design & Planning - SGS pursues design [...]]]> Our Mission …

Design and build Systems and Structures that are affordable and energy neutral.

What we Do …

Solid Green Systems helps builders, developers, distributors, government organizations, non-government organizations and individuals build solid, sustainable and smart residential, commercial and relief structures.

How we help build Solid Systems and Structures …

  • Design & Planning - SGS pursues design that integrates our core technology, building and energy systems to produce plans that can be replicated whenever possible. Additionally, we are committed to a collaborative approach with our clients, architects, developers and builders to capitalize on industry best practices.
  • Product & System Innovation - One of our primary goals is to introduce new methods, systems, engineering and products that are marketable and innovative for our industry. Additionally, we want to take the lead and support a change towards an  energy effective economy.
  • Distribution & Licensing - SGS provides access to our innovative systems and structures through a network of developer, builder and distribution partners. We also provide both domestic and international licensing for our products and designs.
  • Project Development & Construction - SGS works with developers and builders that can provide best practices for due diligence, planning, project management, budgeting and regulatory compliance to ensure that our technology, products and designs are embraced by the market.

Contact:

David Carolan
dcarolan@solidgreensystems.com
(512) 850-4008

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History

Common Steps was formed in 2001 to address the needs of families affected by divorce. The Common Steps Strategy was created to move families from hopelessness to strength by refocusing parents and children on how God can help them heal and overcome. While many other ministries, support groups, churches, therapists, attorneys, and government agencies seek to help in some way the Common Steps Strategy exists to:

  1. Reach out to communities through campaigns, such as the Common Steps Networks
  2. Identify and involve local resources for these individuals and families
  3. Encourage local churches and other advocates to get involved
  4. Help extend the reach of and improve the effectiveness of other Christian ministries

Contact:

David Carolan, Founder
(512) 850-4008
www.commonsteps.org

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/common-steps-helping-people-find-healing/feed/ 0 Feed the Kingdom http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/feed-the-kingdom-bringing-physical-spiritual-waters-to-africa/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/feed-the-kingdom-bringing-physical-spiritual-waters-to-africa/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:12:19 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=17 Our mission at Feed The Kingdom is to establish a humanitarian drilling company based in Kenya — Kingdom Drilling — that will bring water to all of East Africa including Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Over 1.3 billion people in the world today do not have clean drinking water. This missionary drilling company drills wells [...]]]> Our mission at Feed The Kingdom is to establish a humanitarian drilling company based in Kenya — Kingdom Drilling — that will bring water to all of East Africa including Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.

Over 1.3 billion people in the world today do not have clean drinking water. This missionary drilling company drills wells for villages, orphanages, schools, communities, and churches that currently do not have clean drinking water.

Along with providing water for drinking and agricultural purposes, our calling is also to bring the living water of the gospel of Jesus Christ to the unreached peoples of East Africa.

Contact:

Jason McNutt, Chairman
(512) 632-6788
www.feedthekingdom.org

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How It Works

Global Advance [...]]]> Global Advance exists to help fulfill the Great Commission of Jesus Christ by empowering national church and business leaders to evangelize and disciple their nations and plant churches among the unreached, by encouraging the church to reach its full missions potential, and by enlisting prayer partners for global spiritual harvest.

How It Works

Global Advance believes there are three keys to changing nations. These keys are pastoral leaders, marketplace leaders and women in leadership. Our ministry focuses on these three areas to encourage evangelism, church planting and missionary service. For more on each of these three keys, choose either pastors, marketplace leaders or women from our home page or menu at the top.

Contact:

Jonathan Shibley, President
Global Advance
(214) 228-7508
www.globaladvance.org

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]]> http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/global-advance/feed/ 0 The Busby Foundation http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/the-busby-foundation-support-and-assistance-for-als-families/ http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/the-busby-foundation-support-and-assistance-for-als-families/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:32:09 +0000 andrewbrauch http://www.ventureandphilanthropy.com/?p=92 The Busby Foundation was created in November 2001 by friends and colleagues of the late Bo Busby to honor his life and legacy. Bo courageously fought ALS and yet still helped other, less fortunate fellow ALS patients and their families by providing assistance in many ways. It is in that spirit that we [...]]]> The Busby Foundation was created in November 2001 by friends and colleagues of the late Bo Busby to honor his life and legacy. Bo courageously fought ALS and yet still helped other, less fortunate fellow ALS patients and their families by providing assistance in many ways. It is in that spirit that we continue to serve other Central Texas families touched by this tragic disease.

The Foundation provides support and assistance to Central Texas ALS families in an effort to comfort patients and address the overwhelming demands and lifestyle changes that come with the disease.

Examples of the way we help include:

  • Providing financial “gap” assistance until federal agencies’ aid begins.
  • Directing families on available resources in managing these challenges.
  • Constructing wheelchair and handicap accessibility features into their home.
  • Assisting with home healthcare and nursing aid.
  • Supplying transportation vouchers to help with hospital visits.
  • Donating services to help families secure wheelchairs, breathing equipment, stair lifts and other mobility devices.
  • Showing compassion and empathy in demonstrating the community of ready and willing support in their battle.

Contact:

Don Busby, Founder
(512) 694-4244
http://www.busbyals.org/

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