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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. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth.

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This YLAI Fellow is influencing sustainable behavior in his Dominican Republic community

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Green Depot , based in the Dominican Republic, aims to make the planet, and his community members, more eco-conscious. To celebrate Porfirio’s efforts in creating job opportunities in his community, and in leading them toward a culture of sustainability, the YLAI Network asked him a few questions about Green Depot’s successes.

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3 Action steps to bake DEI into your organization’s culture

Entrepreneurs' Organization

A lack of diversity is a cultural problem rather than a tactical one. Championing change on a cultural level requires addressing the root of the issue. If you’re ready to do the work, here are three steps to building a scalable and diverse culture by design. Set more meaningful goals.

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SBA Announces Community Navigator Model and Funding Opportunity

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While it appears the SBA will be applying this approach to the existing SBA-funded national network such as SBDCs, SCORE and Women Business Centers, the announcement indicates a new funding opportunity will soon open for states, tribes, units of local governments and other nonprofit organizations. What is the SBA Community Navigator Model?

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Latest Update on the SBA Community Navigator Funding Opportunity

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Small Business Administration first released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Navigator Pilot Program. What does the Community Navigator opportunity mean for my community or my organization? What is the SBA Community Navigator Model? What is the SBA Community Navigator Model?

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

He found his calling in environmental and human rights law and works to protect indigenous communities in his region. The YLAI Network team asked Victor a few questions about his strong commitment to justice and his dedication to never letting anyone or anything stop him from doing what is right.

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Are CSR and Sustainability the New Magnets for Top Talent?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Brand voice and business culture when it comes to recruitment and retaining people matter much more now than most businesses realize. CSR and sustainability can be viewed as new magnets for talent. Why Sustainability in Business Matters. They are committed to sustainability, equality, climate change, peace and justice.