NYSE Euronext (NYX), in collaboration with the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and The StartUp America Partnership is pleased to announce that the 10 finalists from the Facebook contest of The NYSE Bell Ringing Competition have been invited to ring The Closing Bell® on May 30th at the NYSE. This competition was part of the NYSE Big StartUpSM, a nationwide jobs-growth initiative designed to connect young companies and entrepreneurs with corporate America. The following is a list of the finalists representing various cities across the United States:
- Social Picks, Foster City, CA
- E-stet, Los Angeles, CA
- Task Us, Santa Monica, CA
- Bath & Granite 4 Less, Denver, CO
- ConferenceEdge, Denver, CO
- The Fresh Diet, North Miami, FL
- Cheddargetter.com, Bloomington, IN
- BookingMarkets, Secaucus, NJ
- Loginaut, New York, NY
- Shespeaks.com, New York, NY
- E-stet, Los Angeles, CA
- Task Us, Santa Monica, CA
- Bath & Granite 4 Less, Denver, CO
- ConferenceEdge, Denver, CO
- The Fresh Diet, North Miami, FL
- Cheddargetter.com, Bloomington, IN
- BookingMarkets, Secaucus, NJ
- Loginaut, New York, NY
- Shespeaks.com, New York, NY
"NYSE Euronext is proud to acknowledge the diligence, entrepreneurial spirit and innovative business concepts of these finalists," said Marisa Ricciardi, Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at NYSE Euronext. "These teams embody the innovation and creative thinking that truly turns great ideas into reality and help unlock future potential. We are proud to have these entrepreneurs ring the NYSE Closing bell."
"These NYSE Big Startup finalists represent the amazing innovation that is taking place in communities all across the United States," said Scott Case, CEO of the Startup America Partnership. "We're excited to collaborate with NYSE Euronext to provide young companies with access to the networks, partners and resources they need to grow."
"I would like to congratulate the finalists who competed in the NYSE Big StartUp Competition," said Kevin Langley, Chairman of the Global Board at the Entrepreneurs' Organization. "These entrepreneurs' demonstrate the creativity and hard work that define a successful business owner, and they are all deserving of this honor. We are glad to be able to recognize these leading entrepreneurs for their accomplishments and look forward to watching them ring the bell at the New York Stock Exchange."
The NYSE Big StartUp is unique in its comprehensive approach to promoting job growth through small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs. The program helps to promote the increased demand for goods and services that growing companies need, while also mobilizing the corporate sector to contribute knowledge, expertise and funding where it can be critical to job creation.
For more information on the NYSE Big StartUp and how to engage with the partnership or to access a list of programs and events, please visit: www.nysebigstartup.com.
Check out The NYSE Big StartUp partnership video: http://youtu.be/XukU_PPMJwc.
Follow us on twitter at @NYSE_Euronext and join the conversation with #nysebigstartup.