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Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

Revolution

When our team first visited its startup community in 2014, the city had just declared bankruptcy, and people were not betting on an innovation-driven future. Take Detroit, for example. It was the Silicon Valley of its day, churning out the countrys most transformative technology: the automobile.

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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

a nonprofit dedicated to fostering the growth of startups and entrepreneurs in Oklahoma, is proud to announce surpassing the $100 million mark in total investments. This achievement highlights their continued commitment to driving innovation and economic growth across Oklahoma and beyond. i2E, Inc.,

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Female Entrepreneur Opportunities Ranked by State in Wix.com Study

American Entrepreneurship

Doing so will not only empower more women in business but also drive broader economic growth and innovation.” The fu ll data set of the 50 U.S.

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Jess Edwards’ Reflections as Dan River Region Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

They all agree entrepreneurship and innovation are absolutely necessary components of their overall economic growth strategies and 2. And although the “type” of entrepreneurial activity and innovation may differ, there are 2 common denominators shared among these diverse communities: 1. PROJECT SCOPE.

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Impact Hub Honolulu Is Growing In Hawaii

Impact Hub

In 2014, some friends came together with a vision for a community workspace. Cofounders Anne Weber (far right), and George Yarbrough (middle, back) along with the Honolulu Soup Showcase, a microgranting dinner for local businesses. History of Impact Hub Honolulu. We secured a great location, but quickly outgrew the space.

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9 Ventures Forming the Future of Fashion

Impact Hub

Her company Evrnu took part in Impact Hub Seattle ’s Fledge accelerator back in 2014, and in 2016 partnered with Levi Strauss & Co to create the company’s first eco-friendly jeans, made from recycled cotton T-shirts, showing that even the big players in the fashion world are open to innovation if the right thing comes along.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

Founded in 2014 at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, the New Jersey Innovation Institute aims to accelerate the translation of technologies, foster innovation and upskilling the state’s workforce by being a conduit between NJIT and the outside world.

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