Revolution

AUGUST 2, 2022

miles to visit founders, college campuses, co-investors, ecosystem builders, and communities in rising cities. Because there’s no replacement for meeting people where they are and experiencing innovation economies in real life. an event showcasing the innovation and economic growth possible in the middle of the country.

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Impact Hub

JULY 14, 2021

For the second year in a row, Impact Hub joined forces with GoDaddy for another edition of New Roots, a business startup and mentoring program for entrepreneurs from underserved communities. The program was piloted in 2019 by Impact Hub King’s Cross in London and it was focused on supporting migrant and refugee entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 23, 2024

As President of the Board, Angie’s passion for IT security and governance aligns seamlessly with Ben Franklin CNP’s mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the community. I am excited to contribute to this mission alongside the esteemed members of the board.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

Meeting highlights Governor’s commitment to equity and inclusion in New Jersey’s innovation economy TRENTON, N.J. While we have more work to do to ensure minority entrepreneurs have access to the funding needed to launch and grow in the Garden State, discussions such as these will help to spark ideas for ways to level the playing field.”

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Pictured left to right: Barry Snyder, Erin Kerner, Bob Dornich (TechCelerator Coach), Michael Irvin “We are thrilled to witness the success of these promising startups and their potential to drive economic growth in the Erie region,” remarked Brian Slawin, Portfolio Manager for Ben Franklin CNP. Premier Manufacturing – d.b.a

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides guarantees to support investments into Garden State companies TRENTON, N.J. Increased investment into New Jersey companies is essential to supporting Governor Phil Murphy’s vision of bolstering the Garden State’s longstanding leadership in innovation,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 1, 2022

Untapping the potential of diverse communities. In October 2017, the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions fund awarded €4,2 million to Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton for a 3-year initiative called MiFriendly Cities. As one might imagine, all this diversity brings with it an untapped resource of skills and ideas.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. All across the country, communities need to jump start and rebuild their economies. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. There is a simple theory of change for civic, business, and community leaders to adopt.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

NJ’s Strategic Innovation Center will support 100 new companies over next five years, generating at least 2,500 new jobs NEWARK, N.J. HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 11, 2022

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer May 10, 2022 – Seeking to strengthen connection, advocacy and understanding as well as advise those in the SEC and FinHub community, CEO Pat Gouhin was thrilled to represent angel investors and the angel ecosystem at FinHub’s Peer-to-Peer meet-up on capital formation. “It

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Entrepreneurs are reinventing the future. Entrepreneurs are not only reinventing the future through innovative solutions, but they are also positively impacting the present by playing a role in creating decent work opportunities and economic growth. Actions in support of diversity and inclusion.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is essential reading for entrepreneurs, community leaders, policymakers, and other key stakeholders looking to entrepreneurship as an engine of innovation and economic growth. Think in systems. Recognize there is more than one type of capital.

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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 Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) will serve as a hub for financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insuretech) startups.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. Having worked in over 100 communities for over 18 years, SourceLink understands that with ecosystem-building there will never be a check box to mark “done”.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 24, 2024

Rutgers University CUEED, Covenant Business Concepts, and Ideation to Valuation are supporting the NMSDC MBE Center for Accelerated Growth, Innovation, and Resiliency program pillar of contract readiness to help minority business owners scale their businesses. Pitching for Success and Growth. Succession Planning.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

At Impact Hub, we have been working relentlessly towards this goal for the past 15 years, supporting impact entrepreneurs who put people and the planet at the forefront. Our vibrant communities and support programs are paving the way for a better post-pandemic economy. Emploi et Moi . The Kitchen at 44 .

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The three-day flagship event brings together new and experienced angel investors and business leaders from around the country to explore critical topics facing the angel investing community. As a host of this important event, we know this is a critical place for businesses and the vibrant angel investor community to connect and engage.” “The

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 23, 2024

As President of the Board, Angie’s passion for IT security and governance aligns seamlessly with Ben Franklin CNP’s mission to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the community. I am excited to contribute to this mission alongside the esteemed members of the board.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

A successful entrepreneur himself, Dr. Spears happened to live next door to two other globally respected entrepreneurs—the Tolias—and brought them on board in September 2023 to serve as co-founding directors of the Institute. He also serves as Chairman of Hedosophia, a leading technology investment firm and early investor in Nextdoor.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 19, 2024

Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey has been laser-focused on connecting entrepreneurs and companies of the future with access to capital,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan. Investing in early-stage firms such as these will lead to economic transformation, job growth, and innovation for diverse New Jersey companies.”

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 21, 2023

The Innovation economy in Pennsylvania is not confined to its urban centers like Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Every day, entrepreneurs in more rural areas of Pennsylvania channel their creativity into building remarkable products, employing their neighbors, and creating sustainable businesses.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

This early commitment from the NJEDA catalyzes additional financing in these innovative startups. The ultimate goal is to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to greater economic growth by providing companies with crucial funding for product development, marketing, research and development, and other working capital needs.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Board will work to increase capital to minority-owned startups, create diverse innovation economy WOODBRIDGE, N.J. The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs.

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Impact Hub

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Panellists from WHO, Pfizer, GAVI and Accelerate2030 entrepreneurs will speak about their green and circular innovations, emerging technologies and key learnings aimed at making the health sector more sustainable. The post Turning it Around through Green and Circular Innovation in Health appeared first on Impact Hub.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

As such, Neil provides both guidance and counsel as well as direct support to startups and entrepreneurs, knowing this combination is a more natural and dynamic approach to empowering the entrepreneurial community. Entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge, mentorship, and contacts, significantly increasing their chances of success.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

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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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

In a more innovative approach to advancing women’s causes, she also designated a total of $240 million to create $20 million in grant-making funds for each of 12 chosen global leaders for independent distribution: Dr. He is the founding president of the American Institute for Boys and Men.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent innovation competition targeted the counties of Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, and Jefferson. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“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.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Impact Hub Zagreb: Microentrepreneur support for Fierce Women Society The launch of the Fierce Women Society is a collaborative initiative by K-zone and Impact Hub Zagreb, aimed at providing comprehensive support for micro-entrepreneurs of all genders. The STARTER programme equips individuals to start impactful businesses.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 28, 2021

This philosophy has fueled America’s growth and prosperity and made the U.S. the global leader of innovation. However, the very recipe that created America’s economic success is being threatened by proposals in Congress that will make creating a new business less attractive. over the past 45 years. A dozen former top U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

(May 22, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board made several key program and policy approvals during its May meeting, including its first awards of residential projects under the Aspire Program, additional funding for the Authority’s child care programming, and record-breaking investments in venture capital.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

More importantly, without you, our economy would be weakened and society’s ability to innovate would be stunted. Investments made by individual angels and angel groups continued to “fuel the tank” for entrepreneurs and kept investment pipelines flowing for venture capitalists.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

“The ATC continues to drive private investment into promising, emerging New Jersey businesses, following enhancements to the program resulting from Governor Phil Murphy’s signing of the Economic Recovery Act of 2020 in early 2021,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 22, 2022

Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. Fostering Innovation to Support Female Entrepreneurs. Which leads us to Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA). How do they plan to achieve it?

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