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Building Business Community: Focus on Cooperation, Not Competition

Entrepreneur's Handbook

From my experience, the business community can strengthen its every member if we build it on cooperation, not competition. For instance, in 2008, UPS agreed to ship DHL’s packages (because DHL couldn’t do it at the time and asked a competitor for help). The power of community Building a business community is also a win-win.

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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

“Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” Since February 2008, ECGRA has invested more than $55 million in Erie County turning gaming revenue into transformative investments in Erie County, PA. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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The Silicon Valley Bank Crisis: Resources and Information

Angel Capital Association

We commend the VC’s and angels that have rallied around their entrepreneurs to repurpose lessons learned from the 2008/2009 recession. history, behind only the 2008 failure of Washington Mutual with roughly $300 billion in total assets. Click here for updates or to reach out for consultation.

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Instead of sticking a fork in the venture market, realize. there is no fork

This is going to be BIG.

The last closed market we had was from about September 2008 until June 2009--10 months. International and non-Valley startup communities are developing at a rapid pace. More and more of our best and brightest are learning to code and/or joining the ranks of innovative startup companies instead of working for banks and consulting firms.

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Upfront Ventures Adds Hamet Watt as New Investment Partner

Both Sides of the Table

He first came to see me in 2008 when we was raising money for his 1st startup – NextMedium. Hamet came up with this idea after 3 years consulting for Nielsen Media helping them to figure out the value of branded integration and trying to define ways to measure efficacy of the unit. I’ve known Hamet for 5 years.

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The Ins and Outs of Business Networking with Adrian Miller

Smart Hustle Magazine

Adrian Miller is many things, including a Business Growth Architect, sales consultant, trainer, author, avid traveler, blogger, columnist, hockey mom, amateur photographer, theater lover, moviegoer, and networker extraordinaire. (I The economic recession in 2008 was the catalyst for Adrian’s networking business. Adrian’s Network.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. A classically trained pastry chef, Christina Tosi spent years in New York City restaurants before founding Milk Bar in 2008. Christina Tosi / Milk Bar.