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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. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market.

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Emerging Entrepreneurship Ecosystems: GIST Net Launches

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GIST Net will provide entrepreneurs with the resources and mentorship they need to collaborate, seek funding, and grow their businesses. Department of State developed the idea for GIST Net in response to demand from the international science and technology community for more access to resources and mentorship opportunities.

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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. Society doesn’t understand the value of entrepreneurship. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

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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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Empowering Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities with GoDaddy

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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 post Empowering Entrepreneurs From Underserved Communities with GoDaddy appeared first on Impact Hub.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

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million in income replacement grants, as well as mentorship and training. So, we are very excited and grateful for this money and the opportunities that are part of this program, as well as the mentorship that is going to allow us to thrive as a business.”

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Impact Hub Zagreb: Microentrepreneur support for Fierce Women Society

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The partnership integrates the STARTER and ZALET programmes, focusing on training, mentoring, and personalised support to empower individuals, stimulate economic growth, and create resilient communities. Participants receive tasks and mentorship after each module and benefit from community meetups.

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