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Online university Nexford will use $8M to plug affordability and relevance gaps in education

TechCrunch

The tech-enabled startup, launched by Fadl Al Tarzi in 2019, is filling affordability and relevance gaps in education. accredited higher education and lets them study at their own pace. Nexford’s most significant markets are traditionally underserved English-speaking communities like Nigeria. CEO Fadl Al Tarzi.

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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. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

Interstate System : Atlanta is a nexus for major interstates like I-20, I-75, and I-85, allowing for efficient road transport. Rail Network : Atlanta offers access to both Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. Inland Ports : The availability of inland ports like the Appalachian Regional Port provides intermodal transfer options.

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Ben Franklin Announces Spring 2024 TechCelerator Finalists!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

Out of a pool of 20 applicants, the following teams have been selected for the 2024 Spring program: Digital Evaluation Board, founded by Oren Gall (Centre County): OZG Systems’ Digital Evaluation Board (DEB) revolutionizes digital circuit design education by providing a portable, self-contained learning tool.

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Small Business Day Heroes Receive $20K Awards from Intuit and Mailchimp, Survey Results also Shared

American Entrepreneurship

Survey results show the important role of small businesses to their local communities Building on its success in 2022, Intuit Quickbooks and Mailchimp announced the winners of its Small Business Hero awards, celebrated as part of their Small Business Success Month. I am so thankful and grateful for this recognition.

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Nearly $4M in Grants to Support Offshore Wind Workforce Training Approved by NJEDA Board

American Entrepreneurship

With this funding, recipients will launch innovative training programs focused on strengthening and diversifying the state’s offshore wind workforce, with a particular emphasis on serving Overburdened Communities. All programs are either led by or partner with a community-based organization serving a New Jersey overburdened community.

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A Life of Purpose: Jessica Robinson Drives Change Through Mobility Efforts

StartupNation

However, as she began working and learning about the local transportation needs of Detroit’s residents, Robinson recognized the opportunity to not only make a difference in the mobility sector, but to also be involved in a meaningful way in making positive change in her newfound community. “I