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EmpowHER: EO Members Share How Businesses Can Better Support Family Life

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Finally, we need more women on boards and in leadership. — Amanda Ma, EO Los Angeles, CEO, Innovate Marketing Group Offer flexibility and work-from-home options Many of our employees are working mothers, and we’ve found the most significant way we can support their needs is by offering flexibility.

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Fintech Startup Backflip Gains Series A Round for Platform Supporting Real Estate Entrepreneurs

American Entrepreneurship

$15 Million Series A supports the startup’s growth with a $10M Net Revenue Run Rate In 2021 real estate fintech startup Backflip launched an all-in-one platform for real estate entrepreneurs to support their acquisition and renovation of single-family homes.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

Board will work to increase capital to minority-owned startups, create diverse innovation economy WOODBRIDGE, N.J. The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs.

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

June 21, 2023) – In May , the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved five grant applications totaling more than $3.7 The provision of wraparound services including transportation, career coaching, and other supports is a core component of the awarded programs to expand access and address barriers to entry.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena. Identify like-minded investors.

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NJEDA Board Awards $3M in Grants to Support Public Space Activation in Atlantic City & Newark

American Entrepreneurship

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Funding will go towards purchasing supplies and materials to complete the restoration and support artist stipends.

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NJEDA Board Designates Netflix as a Studio Partner, Continuing New Jersey’s Film Industry Momentum

American Entrepreneurship

May 8, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today designated Netflix Inc. The expanded Film and Digital Media Tax Credit program, coupled with strong state support, make a compelling case for the return of major production companies to New Jersey – the birthplace of film,” said Governor Phil Murphy.

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