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Residential renewable energy developer Swell is raising $450 million for distributed power projects in three states

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It’s a sign of the distributed nature of renewable energy development and a transition from large-scale power generation projects feeding into utility grids at their edge to smaller, point solutions distributed at the actual points of consumption.

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Demand Media, Rachel Ray Partner

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Los Angeles-based Demand Media , the online publishing firm headed by Richard Rosenblatt, along with food and cooking celebrity Rachel Ray , said this morning that they are in a multi-year, exclusive partnership to develop co-branded content in the food category. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.

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WashOS Targets On Demand Car Washing In SoCal

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Yet another, on-demand car wash service, WashOS , has appeared on the market targeting Southern California. The company--like many other on-demand app developers--uses a network of independent auto detailers which it runs through a three day orientation and training session, and also a background check.

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10 Keys For Developing A Great Mentoring Arrangement

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The first cost is networking to find a mentor who is willing and able to give adequate focus to the relationship. Remember that good relationships take some time to develop, so don’t assume that your first discussion will seal the deal. It is not as simple as one person giving the other all the right answers.

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Demand Media Buys Two Firms, Renews Google Ad Deal

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Santa Monica-based Demand Media , the online publishing empire run by Richard Rosenblatt, said Tuesday afternoon that it has acquired two companies, plus renewed a deal with Google. As part of that effort, Demand Media said its inventory will be included in the premium Google Display Network Reserve. READ MORE>>.

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Build On-Demand Teams Instead of Hiring Employees

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The author outlines eight necessary steps for every business and entrepreneur to capitalize on this movement to on-demand project teams, versus permanent hires. Build an on-demand team of strategic do-ers. Leverage the broadest possible network. Welcome now to the on-demand workplace. It’s here to stay.

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Swell Energy’s new deal in New York shows how the company plans to spend the $450 million it’s raising

TechCrunch LA

Back in December, Swell Energy said it would be raising $450 million to support the development of distributed power projects in three states. Residential renewable energy developer Swell is raising $450 million for distributed power projects in three states.