article thumbnail

How a Company Becomes a Pillar of Its Local Community

Revolution

At the turn of the 20th century, any number of American municipalities with similar access to talent, materials, investment, and transportation might have emerged as the beating heart of the automobile industry. Third, to become a tentpole, a company must create wealth that the whole community can feel. as do manufacturing workers.

article thumbnail

My Opportunity to Give Back to EO

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And if I can help make this community more robust, other entrepreneurs will have similar experiences. One, Mbasa, runs the restaurant, and the other, Sabu, has a transportation company that organized the vans that got us there. The post My Opportunity to Give Back to EO first appeared on. and more articles from the EO blog.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Opportunity knocks: Exhibit at TC Sessions: Mobility 2021

TechCrunch

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. Pro tip: This package is for pre-Series A, early-stage startups only.

article thumbnail

Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

Source Link

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. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

article thumbnail

Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

It was an opportunity to generate significant returns, momentum for rising startup markets, and innovation that would strengthen America’s dynamism and competitiveness. Interstate System : Atlanta is a nexus for major interstates like I-20, I-75, and I-85, allowing for efficient road transport.

founder 229
article thumbnail

Place, Policy, & Partnership Beyond Silicon Valley

Revolution

John Delaney and Rise of the Rest Managing Partner, David Hall The conversation: Market outlook and opportunity with former U.S. The soundbite: “I think there’s an opportunity for ‘rise of the rest’ funds to make an impact by looking inside of their own cities and states to find everyday problems and solutions.”?

article thumbnail

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.