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Small Business Resources Essential for Starting a Business

American Entrepreneurship

Corporations, foundations and government agencies are sources for grant funding that small businesses do not have to repay. Three examples are: The annual FedEx Small Business Contest gives $30,000 in grants to the top ten grand prize winners.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 2

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship. Christina Theodoraki is Assistant professor in Entrepreneurship & Strategy at Toulouse Business School.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. While the State is not known as a hub for venture capital, we have frequently been recognized by national sources as a great place to start a new business.