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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing When Entrepreneurs Need a Check-In

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Thankfully, for those of us who may periodically struggle in managing our mental health while we’re also trying to balance the pressures of running a business and supporting a family, we now benefit from more open discussions and the sharing of helpful tactics on platforms like LinkedIn.

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Gridware’s $26.4M Series A Funding Revolutionizes Power Grid Monitoring with Gridscope Technology

American Entrepreneurship

Gridware now has the necessary support to expand its innovative continuous power grid monitoring solution that was successfully piloted last year. This incident served as a powerful reminder of the vital role Gridware plays in protecting both communities and the environment, Barat said. The post Gridwares $26.4M

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern PA Awards $10,000 in Business Funding to Local Start-Ups

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

*The Heddleson Transformation Award, named in honor of beloved BFTP/CNP Regional Director Richard Heddleson, celebrates the entrepreneur who best embodies Heddlesons legacy of community dedication and ingenuity. Kinzua Yarn and Fibers (Owner, Victoria Boehmer): Sustainable fiber mill supporting local farmers.

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i2E Showcases Startup Innovation at Bridge2 Cohort 3 Demo Day

Innovation 2 Enterprise

The third Bridge2 cohort featured startups working across agriculture, clean energy, AI, fintech, food safety, and maternal health. Highlights from Demo Day included: ProBound – An AI agent builder for sales and support, enabling businesses to deploy custom agents in under 15 minutes. It was truly an honor to help these founders build.”

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Florida Ranks as the Best State to Start a Business in 2025, according to WalletHub Report

American Entrepreneurship

Other Top States for Business Startups in 2025 While Florida takes the top spot, several other states also offer strong support for new businesses, providing a mix of affordable living, tax-friendly environments, and strong economies. The result is a larger, more diverse pool of potential employees.

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How to Communicate Impact Metrics to Investors

StartupNation

When presenting to investors, we created a dashboard that tracked both KPIs and what we called “KVPs” — Key Value Propositions — which highlighted how each ethical or community-driven choice directly fed into loyalty, brand equity, and ultimately, LTV (lifetime value).

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How a Reputation for Kindness Leads to Business Success

StartupNation

A strong company culture grows from genuine care, and when people feel supported, they naturally want to be part of it and share it with others. These small gestures signal care, and over time, they shape a culture where people feel seen and supported. In this way, a reputation for kindness gives you staying power.