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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market.

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

This trifecta serves as a catalyst for accelerated growth and long-term viability. Often, that experience is influenced by the legacy industries of a region that help entrepreneurs develop expertise and networks related to their new company. Rail Network : Atlanta offers access to both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation.

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Google’s Africa Investment Fund makes first investment in Uganda’s SafeBoda

TechCrunch

Before launching the fund, Google proved helpful in startups’ journeys via its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The accelerator program has supported more than 80 startups in seed to Series A stages with equity-free mentorship and resources. He made this known at the Google for Africa event in October.

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Impact Hub Scaling Green Ventures: Meet The Innovators Accelerating Climate Action

Impact Hub

Their partnership with Siemens Stiftung has catalysed the production of electric cargo bikes, helping to reduce carbon emissions and make clean mobility accessible to lower-income communities. By identifying the root causes that require innovative solutions, the program seeks to foster economic development and innovation through technology.

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Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action

Impact Hub

Scaling green ventures: meet the innovators accelerating climate action In a world echoing with the urgent call for environmental change, the Impact Hub Network is committed to supporting innovative green ventures for a brighter tomorrow. On 30th November, Impact Hub Accra unveiled their Net Zero Electric Mobility Platform.

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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 million under the Authority’s Offshore Wind Workforce and Skills Development Grant Challenge (Grant Challenge). TRENTON, N.J.

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The State of America’s Zoomtowns

EntreWorks Consulting

This refers to smaller communities, often also known as gateway communities, that are attracting highly skilled and mobile workers who seek scenic amenities and a small town feel while also remaining connected to urban work centers and practices. This is a solid review of the state of play in gateway communities and well worth a read.