On the Ground News Report(OGNR) to Officially Launch at Kingston BETA this Thursday June 27th, 2013 at JAMRPO HQ

JAMAICA- OGNR On the Ground News Report the Citizen Journalism startup will be officially launching some new things at Kingston BETA this Thursday June 27th, 2013 at JAMRPO HQ on Trafalgar Road at 6:30pm. Additionally, 10 Entrepreneurs to pitch their Tech Ideas at the next Kingston BETA on June 27th.

We have 8 Jamaican entrepreneurs based in Kingston, a Jamaican based in the USA via Skype Video and a Caymanian Entrepreneur who’s flying in to pitch his Mobile Banking App and seeking an investor. So far from the submissions the ideas range from Mobile Apps for the Business Card industry, Mobile Banking App, A financial education web app, a Mobile Game and more.

To our Caribbean and global friends and colleagues. Follow us @kingstonbeta and Tweet using the hashtag #kgnbeta. Spread the message- to increase the number of successful Caribbean Tech Startups by promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation in the Caribbean via media and events. Join the startup movement!

Kingston BETA is Jamaica’s Tech Community meetup and is produced by ConnectiMass, is a non-profit promoting tech entrepreneurship and innovation throughout the Caribbean by producing media content (blogs, newsletters, interviews) and events (conferences, bootcamps, hackathons) for aspiring and current entrepreneurs.

Our mission is to increase the number of successful Caribbean tech startups by providing targeted knowledge, tools, resources, and community. We connect, inform and inspire individuals especially young people and women through our platforms.