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ACA Visits DC to Advocate for 1202, Accredited Investor Definition

Angel Capital Association

ACA has been the driving force behind the legislation because it serves as a catalyst for investment and innovation within the Angel community. In addition to Section 1202, the group also urged legislators to protect financial thresholds in the current definition while also opening up measures of sophistication with additional entryways.

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Investing In Distressed Communities. Opportunity Zones

Smart Hustle Magazine

Their conversation definitely has to do with small business success and entrepreneurial support, but the journey is a little different than our normal conversations. Basically, this is the government's response to helping disadvantaged communities, but Scott helps explain to us why we should care and why it's important.

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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Dan Smith

Forward Cities

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. My family and community invested so much into me, I have always felt the need to repay the investment. Q: What advice would you give to someone who is wanting to help build greater equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem/community here in KC?

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Favorable Regulatory Landscape Tax Benefits : Georgia offers tax incentives for companies that contribute to employment and economic development. Tentpole companies often have a connection to the legacy industry or some other unique advantage their HQ location offers.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect. Community Focus.

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Getting Serious about Food Systems: Vermont’s Farm to Plate

EntreWorks Consulting

In recent years, many states and communities have embraced food systems and ag/food sector development as core economic development strategies. It’s definitely worth a read even if you’re not a Vermonter. It offers an excellent review of recent trends in ten food sectors (e.g.

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Startups have about $1 trillion worth of reasons to love the Biden infrastructure plan

TechCrunch

A focus there will be on disadvantaged communities that haven’t had access to clean energy investments. Specifically, the proposal calls for funding for community-based small business incubators and innovation hubs to support growth in communities of color and underserved communites. ” Climate resiliency .