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3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

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In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Consider how you can partner with trusted organizations in your community to reach underrepresented groups who need customized support.

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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. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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Senior Business Leader Joins SMU Cox Spears Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

American Entrepreneurship

Having earned his MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, he maintains close ties to the Bay Area’s entrepreneurial community. About SMU Cox In 2020, the Cox School of Business celebrated more than 100 years of business education at SMU. billion campaign for impact. Read more here.

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

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These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. They need to understand why entrepreneurship is critical for economically thriving communities.

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

American Entrepreneurship

Governor Phil Murphy has made a commitment to bring a resurgence to our state’s downtowns by bringing more business, arts, and culture to attract residents and commuters. They also serve to foster arts and cultural activities, which drive dynamic, thriving communities. This first tranche of A.R.T.

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Oraan raises $3M to increase financial inclusion among Pakistani women

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“These kinds of restrictions have hindered women from having the kind of financial mobility that they require to be able to contribute equally to the economic growth of the country.” . Traditionally, ROSCAs are formed within communities, for example among family members, friends or neighbors.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.