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How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community

Revolution

At the turn of the 20th century, any number of American municipalities with similar access to talent, materials, investment, and transportation might have emerged as the beating heart of the automobile industry. Third, to become a tentpole, a company must create wealth that the whole community can feel. as do manufacturing workers.

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My Opportunity to Give Back to EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And if I can help make this community more robust, other entrepreneurs will have similar experiences. We wanted to experience the local culture. One, Mbasa, runs the restaurant, and the other, Sabu, has a transportation company that organized the vans that got us there. We ate delicious food and listened to beautiful music.

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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. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Interstate System : Atlanta is a nexus for major interstates like I-20, I-75, and I-85, allowing for efficient road transport.

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How a female entrepreneur gained Traction in a male-dominated industry

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I enlisted in the Hawaii Air National Guard right after graduating high school and served for 20 years as a Cyber Transport Systems Technician. I had the support of other business owners in the community who encouraged me to leave. They are constantly thinking about the next step and the next opportunity.

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Rebuilding the California Dream 

Andreessen Horowitz

California has long been ground zero for the new: new technologies, new frontiers, new arts and culture. From a cultural perspective, I grew up on a diet of Hollywood culture and movies and TV shows. And so, to me, America was this place of idealism and opportunity, and California was this deeply optimistic place.

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EO Impact Day: ‘Reimagine Success’ for your business and the planet

Entrepreneurs' Organization

We’re starting important conversations between entrepreneurs and global experts around making significant changes to their businesses that benefit people, community and planet,” said Marsha Ralls , EO’s Impact Day Champion. “As What actions can businesses take to mitigate these risks and take advantage of new opportunities?