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How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

How entrepreneurs are building resilience in their communities. Communities, economies and trade benefit from strong businesses that have learned to weather unexpected challenges. Renewing Ecuadorian communities after a natural disaster. By Shannon Courtney. With the support of the U.S.

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How Business Can Revitalize a Community After Crisis

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He also trained community members to utilize technology as the area rebuilt. However, disaster struck again in 2019. . What might have spelled the end of a business for others barely fazed Saito, who drew strength from a community rebuilding once again. He organized free massages for senior community members.

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VC meets the land of opportunity

TechCrunch

She is also the co-founder of Build In SE , a community of founders, funders and ecosystem partners committed to company building in the Southeast (#BuildInSE). When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America. America is the opportunity and we are worthy of investment, aren’t we? “We”

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Building Your Brand: Lessons from SXSW 2019

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

To help YLAI Network members strengthen their own brands, here are a few tips from the 2019 SXSW conference. This could be marketing that connects your product to nostalgic times in consumers’ lives, offering personalized customer service, or doing community service projects in areas that align with your business mission and values.

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The Rise of the Rest Class of 2019

Revolution

I chose to come back to Orlando because I found it most rewarding in terms of personality fit, diversity, and growth opportunities. We foster an open and inclusive environment and we want to hear about new business ideas and ways in which we can grow as a community. We are proud to be part of this inclusive and nurturing community.

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The New Economy Starts with Support to Underserved Communities

Impact Hub

Access to capital and network is the most critical barrier to entrepreneurship for underserved communities. In April 2019, Impact Hub partnered with GoDaddy , an American publicly traded Internet domain registrar and web hosting company, to create the New Roots program. ” Beatrice , El Shaddai founder of My Helper. .

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Waterborne Wonder: Getting to Know Antonio Lennert

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. Canada is not known to be a surfing hotspot,” said Lennert.