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President Obama Launches Startup America Partnership

In an effort to jump-start American business and entrepreneurship, President Obama joined with Steve Case, co-founder of AOL, and Carl Schramm, President and CEO of the  Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, to announce the Startup America Partnership at a press conference on January 31. The goal behind the Partnership is to help promote the White House’s Startup America Initiative that seeks to encourage entrepreneurship and achieve “sustainable growth and quality jobs.” The initiative is part of President Obama’s efforts to rebuild American business and compete in the Global Marketplace.As a private, non-profit organization, the Startup America Partnership is funded by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the Case Foundation. The Partnership is also supported by a wide array of companies and educational groups including Facebook, HP, Intel, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation, the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship. Among the goals of the Partnership are increasing education and mentorship programs for entrepreneurs, providing more funding for startups, and removing regulatory and other barriers to business creation.At SBALoanStore.com, we will be closely following the efforts of the Partnership. This could be a major step towards improving the business climate in the country. If you would like more details on the Partnership you can read the Startup America Press Release.

via sbaloanstore.typepad.com

As a START-UP GUY I have to admit the phone and email have been ringing in reference to Start-Up America. While I think this is what the admin should be doing I can't help but wonder how NICHE this placement is going to be.

In other words there are still going to be a ton of entrepreneurs left to their own devices towards funding.

Mark Christopher Lawrence to Host “All Headliner” Comedy Night at Comedy Fiasco

For Immediate Release...

Feb. 19, 2011 @ 8:00 p.m. in Downtown San Diego

Mark Christopher Lawrence, Big Mike on NBC’s Chuck, hosts a night of comedy on Saturday, February 19, at Comedy Fiasco in downtown San Diego. Joining Mark is an “All Headliner Roster” including Vicki Barbolak, Chris Clobber, and Mike Pace.

Comedy Fiasco is a new project being co-produced by Mark Christopher Lawrence and Industry Showroom’s Rex Edhlund. Opening a new expandable comedy event in the middle of downtown is an exciting prospect.

“We wanted to jump out of the gate strong with an all headliner roster of comics. This show can’t help but being REALLY REALLY funny! Put it in your calendar.”-Mark Christopher Lawrence

Vicki Barbolak Since beginning her stand-up career as a favorite at the Comedy Store, Vicki Barbolak has become a headliner and award winning comic. Named Nikelodeon’s “America’s Funniest Mom” and “California’s Funniest Female,” Vicki has worked with the likes of Pauley Shore, Rhonda Shear, and Roseanne Barr during her years on stage. Finding humor in such topics as divorce, alimony, therapy, and weight gain, Vicki has created a comic persona that is hard to forget.

Chris Clobber From writing to acting to producing, Chris Clobber has done just about everything possible in comedy. In addition to performing regularly around the country, Chris has written for major Las Vegas and Hollywood performers and has appeared on NBC, CBS, ABC, A&E, Showtime, and Comedy Central. Chris is also co-producer of Brew Ha-Ha, a local comedy show.

Mike Pace For 25 years and 100 pounds Mike Pace has been entertaining audiences across the country. Mike has worked with comedy greats like Robin Williams, Chris Rock, Dana Carvey, and Ellen Degeneres, as well as top musicians including Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Natalie Cole, and the late Lou Rawls. He has also performed for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, and for major companies such as Apple, Nintendo, IBM, and Coca Cola. On top of all this, Mike has been nominated for an Emmy for his work on HBO’s “Comic Relief.”

Industry Showroom is a brand incubator for design, fashion, health, beauty services & creative arts in downtown San Diego. The retail floor and art gallery are populated with local artists and designers. Once a month (at the Bohemian Market) the doors to other vendors for a mega creative sale day and performance art event unlike anything seen in San Diego. In a collaboration with Thumbprint Gallery, Industry Showroom also hosts a Sudden Art Gallery night to showcase local emerging artists.

Comedy Fiasco takes place in the new Culy Theater in Downtown San Diego’s Gaslamp/East Village area. The theater boasts intimate cabaret-style seating in a former trucking company warehouse at 338 7th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101. For more information or tickets call 619-338-0526. For media queries contact Kamatoy Media Group 619-573-9456 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.

Promotional Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhsBFvBfSGo

Websites & Blogs

http://ComedyFiascoSanDiego.com

http://MarkChristopherLawrence.com

http://yotamak.blogs.com/davidkamatoy/2011/02/mark-christopher-lawrence-promotes-industry-showrooms-comedy-fiasco-feb-19-2011.html

Social Media

Twitter.com/MarkChrLawrence

Facebook Mark Christopher Lawrence

Mark Christopher Lawrence Promotes Industry Showroom's Comedy Fiasco Feb. 19, 2011

San Diego, CA- Mark Christopher Lawrence and I hit the streets of San Diego on Saturday with the Industy showroom promo girls to promote the Reeeeeally Big Show!

Mark Christopher Lawrence to Host “All Headliner” Comedy Night at Comedy Fiasco

 Feb. 19, 2011 @ 8:00 p.m. in Downtown San Diego
Mark Christopher Lawrence, Big Mike on NBC’s Chuck, hosts a night of comedy on Saturday, February 19, at Comedy Fiasco in downtown San Diego. Joining Mark is an “All Headliner Roster” including Vicki Barbolak, Chris Clobber, and Mike Pace.

We took to the streets on a very busy day with 100 years of Naval Aviation on the bay, Chinese New Year and the Industry Showroom's Bohemian Market. We bumped into a few friends and fans. The show is building. We'l lbe hitting the PR and Marketing hard this week....

Mark Christopher Lawrence Brings The Funny To Comedy @ Cygnet

San Diego, CA - Mark Christopher Lawrence, Big Mike on NBC’s Chuck, hosts a night of comedy on Tuesday, February 8, at the Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Headlining the event will be Jack Mayberry. Also in the lineup are Joe Charles and Shayla Rivera.

“Grab your friends, family, your office. We’re gonna bring the Funny.” -Mark Christopher Lawrence

Jack Mayberry Headliner:Jack Mayberry has made a name for himself opening in Las Vegas and Atlantic City for, among others, Paul Anka, Rodney Dangerfield, Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld. He has appeared on “The Tonight Show” over two dozen times and on A&E Network’s “Evening at the Improv.” One of his top bits is “Channelling” fellow Texan and former presidential candidate Ross Perot.

Jack began his performing life as an on-air radio personality in Texas and Louisiana before embarking on his successful stand-up comedy career. He was chosen by Jay Leno to appear in a sketch during Leno’s first week as regular Tonight Show host, which was when he first impersonated Perot. Jack has gone on to play both traditional comedy venues as well as corporate events and trade shows. He is currently working on several writing projects, including his own one-man show.

Shayla Rivera:Shayla Rivera’s career proves that even rocket scientists can be funny. Shayla earned degrees in aerospace engineering and psychology and worked for 8 years at NASA before making the change to motivational speaking and comedy. In 2001 she worked with Debbie Allen to create her solo show, “Rocket Science and Salsa,” which earned her two NAACP theater nominations. Shayla has toured with Paul Rodriguez, appeared in the Lifetime series “You Are Not the Man I Married,” and been recognized for both her comedic talents and her community involvement.

Joe Charles Joe Charles is a young stand up comedian living in Southern California and touring around the world. Joe had the honor of performing as part of a 2009 tour to entertain U.S. troops in Kuwait and Iraq. For Joe, comedy is “therapeutic” and he enjoys the chance to help people have a good time and forget their own problems.

Comedy Night at Cygnet starts at 7:00p.m. Cygnet Theatre is located at 4040 Twiggs Street San Diego, CA 92110.  For tickets contact the Cygnet Theatre box office at 619-337-1525 or visit http://CygentTheatre.com. For media queries contact Kamatoy Media Group 619-573-9456.

 

Mark Christopher Lawrence and Friends “Bring the Funny” to Cygnet Theatre on Tuesday Febuary 8th, 2011

For Immediate Release...

San Diego, CA - Mark Christopher Lawrence, Big Mike on NBC’s Chuck, hosts a night of comedy on Tuesday, February 8, at the Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. Headlining the event will be Jack Mayberry. Also in the lineup are Joe Charles and Shayla Rivera.

“Grab your friends, family, your office. We’re gonna bring the Funny.” -Mark Christopher Lawrence

Jack Mayberry Headliner Jack Mayberry has made a name for himself opening in Las Vegas and Atlantic City for, among others, Paul Anka, Rodney Dangerfield, Jay Leno, and Jerry Seinfeld. He has appeared on “The Tonight Show” over two dozen times and on A&E Network’s “Evening at the Improv.” One of his top bits is “Channelling” fellow Texan and former presidential candidate Ross Perot.

Jack began his performing life as an on-air radio personality in Texas and Louisiana before embarking on his successful stand-up comedy career. He was chosen by Jay Leno to appear in a sketch during Leno’s first week as regular Tonight Show host, which was when he first impersonated Perot. Jack has gone on to play both traditional comedy venues as well as corporate events and trade shows. He is currently working on several writing projects, including his own one-man show.

Shayla Rivera Shayla Rivera’s career proves that even rocket scientists can be funny. Shayla earned degrees in aerospace engineering and psychology and worked for 8 years at NASA before making the change to motivational speaking and comedy. In 2001 she worked with Debbie Allen to create her solo show, “Rocket Science and Salsa,” which earned her two NAACP theater nominations. Shayla has toured with Paul Rodriguez, appeared in the Lifetime series “You Are Not the Man I Married,” and been recognized for both her comedic talents and her community involvement.

Joe Charles Joe Charles is a young stand up comedian living in Southern California and touring around the world. Joe had the honor of performing as part of a 2009 tour to entertain U.S. troops in Kuwait and Iraq. For Joe, comedy is “therapeutic” and he enjoys the chance to help people have a good time and forget their own problems.

Comedy Night at Cygnet starts at 7:00p.m. Cygnet Theatre is located at 4040 Twiggs Street San Diego, CA 92110.  For tickets contact the Cygnet Theatre box office at 619-337-1525 or visit http://CygentTheatre.com. For media queries contact Kamatoy Media Group 619-573-9456.

Blog This with David Kamatoy Ep. 3 Week 5 2011 Ipad, Sundance I Melt with You, Mark Christopher Lawrence, Craig G. Francis & Bristol Palin?

We're back and here is the new video podcast. We shortened the format and went with an actual shot of San Diego vs. the Virtual Set we had before... I LIKE IT. 

San Diego, CA - Following a short hiatus, “Blog This with David Kamatoy” returns to the Internet covering the phenomenon of the iPad, the new film “I Melt with You,”Bristol Palin’s dating status, Mark Christopher Lawrence’s comedy stylings and review of an interview with SBA loan broker Craig G. Francis.

In his first story, David Kamatoy discusses the amazing popularity of the iPad, with more sold in the holiday quarter than many pundits had predicted for the entire year. David then moves on from the popularity of the iPad to a discussion of the lessons that can be learned from Apple’s successful marketing of this and other products. The question marketers need to learn from their prospects, as David Kamatoy explains, is “How do I feel about your product?”

“We really couldn’t get away from Apple’s branding of falling in love with items.” -David Kamatoy

Apple’s iPad Is Everywhere! -OM Malik Gigao.com

David Kamatoy’s second major topic is the interview he conducted with SBA loan broker Craig G. Francis which reviewed 2010, covering several areas of interest to small business owners and looking ahead into 2011. “If you’re very serious about being a business person in 2011, you want to read the report,” says Kamatoy. Craig G. Francis presents some sobering facts about the current economic situation and what entrepreneurs need to consider as they move forward in 2011.

“If you’re very serious about being a business person in 2011, you want to read [Craig G. Francis’] report” -David Kamatoy

2010 The Year That Was... 
The complete interview with Craig G. Francis SBA Loan Broker

The final major topic of the episode is the Sundance Film Festival premier of a new movie, “I Melt with You,” starring Thomas Jane, Rob Lowe, Jeremy Piven, and Christian McKay. David relates his involvement in the creation of a “Behind the Scenes” documentary of the movie, which was shot using Canon 5d and 7d cameras.

I Melt With You Director Mark Pellington Shrugs Off Chilly Sundance Reception

The episode also features a video starring Mark Christopher Lawrence of NBC’s “Chuck” spoofing the Activia Challenge commercials. This leads into a preview of several comedy shows Mark Christopher Lawrence will be producing in February, including at Cafe Muse in Los Angeles, Cygnet Theatre in San Diego and the new show at the Jack Dodge Theater.

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Blog This with David Kamatoy Episode 3 Week 5 2011 features the talents of Director Jason Banks, DP Bruce Ando Jr., VO Steve Dahl, Copy Writer Stephen Prendergast, Music Tony Woodroffe, and Exec. Producer Mark Christopher Lawrence. For more information visit KamatoyMediaGroup.com and call 619-573-9456.