February 2008
Innovation Works To Launch AlphaLab Incubator
Innovation Works has announced the formation of AlphaLab, an incubator for software, interactive game and Internet-related companies. AlphaLab will give funding ($25,000), free office space and business mentoring to 12 companies, split into two six-month cycles. The first six-month program will start in June, with applications due March 31. Craig Gomulka will serve as an advisor to AlphaLab companies, and believes that AlphaLab will help new business concepts come to development quickly and be "competitor-ready" very quickly -- the key to success in web applications. Visit www.iwalphalab.org for more information.
Feb 26 | Permalink
Carnegie Learning Releases Georgia Mathematics 1
Carnegie Learning has released a new math curriculum designed specifically to meet new, more rigorous high school math requirements being implemented by the Georgia Department of Education in the fall of 2008. In the development of the Georgia Mathematics 1 program, Carnegie Learning leveraged more than 20 years of ongoing research into how students learn, to build a curriculum and ongoing Professional Development programs to help students to succeed in higher-level courses, prepare for college and qualify for more competitive positions in the workforce. Log on to www.carnegielearning.com/Georgia to receive a sample textbook of Georgia Mathematics 1.
Feb 7 | Permalink
Cognitive Tutor 2008 Available from Carnegie Learning
Carnegie Learning has updated its Cognitive Tutor software for the complete suite of solutions including Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Integrated Math. Available now, for use in summer school and the 2008-2009 school year, the new software delivers five major enhancements including flexible sequencing, interactive examples, automated assessment, enhanced administrative reports and new lessons. Current, multi-year Carnegie Learning customers will receive the new software in June for implementation this summer.
Feb 5 | Permalink
Thinkvine Receives $1 Million in Funding
Thinkvine, Inc., a Montgomery (OH)-based marketing intelligence/software firm has raised $1 million in venture funds from Draper Triangle, CincyTech and Fort Washington Investment Advisors. CEO Damon Ragusa says his goal for the company is to grow revenues to as much as $10 million over the next three years, primarily by transforming the company from a consulting firm into a product-centered organization. Thinkvine is the second investment Draper Triangle has made in the Cincinnati area; the first was case management software solutions provider, CH Mack. Visit www.thinkvine.com for more information about the company.
Feb 2 | Permalink
