Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Favorable Regulatory Landscape Tax Benefits : Georgia offers tax incentives for companies that contribute to employment and economic development. Louis, Missouri stands as a major hub for the agricultural sector, shaped by its advantageous location, academic institutions, industrial presence, and capital availability.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Access to capital: Securing funding for a new business can be elusive, particularly for startups.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Purpose Driven Tours aims to protect natural resources and educate tourists while traveling as well.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 13, 2019

In a true innovation economy, high-speed internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access (commonly referred to as broadband) is critical — to corporations, to startups and to K-12 schools, educators and especially students. Yet we are the sixth-highest state for taxing communications equipment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As an example, only 3 percent of venture capital funding went to all-female-founded startups in 2022. By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

The other teams who participated include: Digital Evaluation Board , founded by Oren Gall (Centre County): OZG Systems’ Digital Evaluation Board (DEB) revolutionizes digital circuit design education with a portable, self-contained learning tool, enhancing flexibility and practical learning.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 19, 2020

In partnership with the Startup Alleghenies initiative, Ben Franklin Technology Partners is pleased to congratulate the winners: First place ($25,000) was awarded to Timothy & April Kretchman, with Action Driven Education in Somerset County. The post WINNERS OF BEN FRANKLIN’S BIG IDEA CONTEST ANNOUNCED! appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

SEE FULL SCREEN LEADING INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN PA As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the ongoing impact that our program has had in driving economic development and fostering innovation throughout Pennsylvania. Economic Development Administration.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Wilds Sonshine Factory, located in McKean County, is developing unique products manufactured from locally grown sunflower plants. The WSF houses an interpretive agricultural education center and an interactive corridor where visitors learn about local natural resource industries such as timber, water, etc. We Invest in Innovation.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Tara Sabre Collier is an early-stage impact investor with more than 15 years of experience at the intersection of economic development, social entrepreneurship and impact investment. and across the Americas, Afro-Brazilians have long struggled for socio-economic equity. Tara Sabre Collier. Contributor.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 18, 2019

His 40 years of economic development experience included tenures at the Michigan Department of Commerce; Secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce where he created the nationally recognized Quality Jobs Program; and Partner in both Intersouth Partners and Chisholm Private Capital Partners of Oklahoma City.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

The Ben Franklin program, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support from the Department of Community and Economic Development to invest in its portfolio clients that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. www.arbitratorintelligence.com.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Angel Capital Association is moving into a confident, secure future, because of the successes we’ve had and the way we’ve navigated the last two years. ACA’s angel groups made more investments in more companies despite the pandemic –continuing to risk personal capital to jumpstart businesses and ignite economies.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2021

The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. Zakiya Smith Ellis, chief policy advisor to Gov.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Pan-African focused venture capital firms Samurai Incubate Africa, Future Africa and Consonance Investment Managers led the round. Individual investors like Stephen Pagliuca, the chairman of Bain Capital and Justin Kan of Twitch also participated. million in grants will focus on providing working capital financing to these farmers.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 4, 2023

For Immediate Release Alexandria, VA (October 4, 2023) – The Angel Capital Association (ACA) has received an $123k award from the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIPs) designed to catalyze private investment in the Deep Tech Sector. Dr. Margaret Bacheler, Ed.d.,

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 11, 2024

The Ann and Bill Payne ACA Angel University program has been on the road to educate new angels! On February 28 , in Florence, CO, Elaine Bolle , Kevin Kudra , and Katelynne Staehnke were in attendance at the Fremont County Angel Investing Workshop, sponsored the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade ( CO OEDIT ).

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer Looking back over the past few years of uncertainty and effort, The Angel Capital Association has made it through stronger than ever because of the work of our dedicated members, volunteers and professional staff. Without this support, many early-stage companies wouldn’t get off the ground.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 24, 2024

The ScaleUP Capacity Building Cohort is an intensive learning program that bridges the gap between capacity-building tools and resources for minority business enterprises (MBEs) and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDIs). Recruiting, Hiring, and Training Employees.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 21, 2024

Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J. July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

Bullpen Capital has invested over $3 million into The Many Company TRENTON, N.J. July 17, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved an investment from the New Jersey Innovation Evergreen Fund (NJIEF) into an emerging women-led company, The Many Company.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 17, 2024

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. The firm plans to commit at least 10 percent of the total capital commitment up to a maximum of $2.5

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2 Two companies benefitting from the ATC program in the second quarter of 2023 include EV Edison and Beable Education Inc. Based in Lakewood, Beable Education Inc.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. An ecosystem of support, funding, education and opportunity is essential for businesses to scale but it is hard to articulate and quantify this to make the case compelling. Melanie Lenci.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 10, 2024

The other teams who participated include: Digital Evaluation Board , founded by Oren Gall (Centre County): OZG Systems’ Digital Evaluation Board (DEB) revolutionizes digital circuit design education with a portable, self-contained learning tool, enhancing flexibility and practical learning.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

Their specialized software smooths the way for groundbreaking research and education. . – Penn State Affiliated : West Arete enhances research information management ecosystems, enabling institutions to conduct more research more effectively. Learn more here.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. (May headquarters.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is the time of year when we reach out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

This is the time of year when ACA reaches out to our angel community seeking nominations for both the Angel Capital Association’s FY 2025 Board of Directors and committee volunteers to help ACA continue to grow and support our work on angel investing. Entrepreneurs are the engine to economic growth and Angels are the fuel for that engine.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

.” Echoing the mantra of Rise of the Rest, these regions are well-positioned to create startup activity and strengthen their ecosystem through intentional cultivation of a collaborative culture, engagement with the community, and capitalization of early-stage ventures. There is no special training required to be a Startup Junkie.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Their high-light projector stimulates cognitive responses, increasing engagement and retention, thus offering a valuable resource for parents and educators alike. Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 25, 2024

LEADING INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCE IN PA As we reflect on the remarkable journey of the past year, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the ongoing impact that our program has had in driving economic development and fostering innovation throughout Pennsylvania. Economic Development Administration.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Under the leadership of Nancy Meyers, a Pennsylvania attorney, the team at Advocord developed a mobile responsive, web-based software platform that is a compliance tool that effectively protects those who have a fiduciary/legal obligation to act on the behalf of another.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 20, 2024

Their high-light projector stimulates cognitive responses, increasing engagement and retention, thus offering a valuable resource for parents and educators alike. Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

But our conviction in the power and impact of ecosystem building is not shared by most people, especially those who are in positions of traditional power such as many civic leaders, business leaders, and traditional economic developers. We could realize a true shift in the economic policy narrative.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Nearly every major Silicon Valley venture-capital firm has now invested in a B Corp ; maybe you will be one of them! Their foci include addressing environmental sustainability, racial and gender equity, economic development concerns, etc. From 100% loss capital (e.g. From 100% loss capital (e.g. Congratulations!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 18, 2021

Two Sparrows LS/Shape City, located in Erie , is creating an interactive gaming platform for the education technology market. Leverage4Data, located in Erie , provides discrete manufacturing companies with cloud-based solutions that ensure high quality parts are produced on time.

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