Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

Ramon Ray got a chance to talk with Scott Turner, the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, which is quite a mouthful, so you can refer to it as WHORC. Opportunity Zones and What They Are. The entrepreneurs and business owners in these cities and communities can benefit from the incentives.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 5, 2022

The $300,000 fund combines capital from both organizations and will invest in and promote business growth and economic development, exclusively in Erie County. Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning technology based economic development program, is among the most widely known and emulated initiatives in the nation.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. This means building relationships with and listening to entrepreneurs to better understand their needs and fill gaps.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, despite the marked increase in women’s engagement in entrepreneurial activity, there are still far more male than female entrepreneurs in most countries, and there is also a need for greater support and funding for women looking to start and scale their businesses. After all, you can only be what you can see.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. The DEI Task Force has developed and published a formal ACA DEI Policy and set its strategic goals for 2022.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Investments made by individual angels and angel groups continued to “fuel the tank” for entrepreneurs and kept investment pipelines flowing for venture capitalists. Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of the angel investor community.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

After collectively witnessing many of our main street and small businesses across the country close in 2020, there arose a new sense of appreciation for the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and our economy. In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America. In reality, there will be some lag time before the checks being written by these same VCs are consistent with both the outward hype and existing market opportunity. America is the opportunity and we are worthy of investment, aren’t we? “We”

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

In our commitment to entrepreneurship-led economic development, we’ve made it our practice to regularly share insights and lessons learned while celebrating success stories along the way. The Challenges of LGBTQ Entrepreneurs — and resources to help. Women entrepreneurs find success despite lack of access to investment capital.

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

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

The initiative asks city leaders to commit to an inclusive economic development policy, program or practice over the course of one year. The City of Kankakee also recognized that local entrepreneurs didn’t have a good sense of what resources were available to help them start and grow a business. Committed partnerships.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

We also learned that the top areas of interest across the network include funding, ecosystem building best practices, metrics and reporting, resource partner engagement, marketing outreach and entrepreneur engagement. webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Individuals who had never considered launching a startup began creating businesses out of a combination of necessity and opportunity. The campaign introduces people to the path of entrepreneurship, creates opportunity for collaboration and facilitates access to capital and other resources that are vital to entrepreneurial success.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Consequently, metros like Nashville, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix have attracted more transplants from coastal hubs — a shift that helps spur economic development but also puts pressure on housing costs and public services. Dynamism creates vitality and job opportunities that are key to a city’s success.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Harrisburg, PA – The Wolf Administration announced today that Pennsylvania is offering opportunities to tech entrepreneurs and startup companies to grow their business by connecting with government clients and developing solutions to make governmental processes more efficient. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. November 2, 2018.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Empire AI will be a “state-of-the-art artificial intelligence computing center in Upstate New York to be used by New York’s leading institutions to promote responsible research and development, create jobs, and unlock AI opportunities focused on public good.”

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Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At first, we primarily played an advocacy and convening role, working with policymakers and administrations , organizing bus tours, and telling the stories of the entrepreneurs we met along the way. Favorable Regulatory Landscape Tax Benefits : Georgia offers tax incentives for companies that contribute to employment and economic development.

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Angel Capital Association

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

By: Pat Gouhin, Chief Executive Officer After a tireless effort ultimately met with success, Louisiana angel investors are able to celebrate new opportunities for the early-stage ecosystem! On August 20, 2021, Louisiana Angel Investor Tax Credit program rule changes made by Louisiana Economic Development went into effect.

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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. While it might be tempting to jump right in, it’s important to take the time to evaluate successful outcomes and develop a strategy to achieve your goals.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

” It’s the most common refrain I hear from investors and even entrepreneurs these days. I think there is also no denying the role that Richard Rosenblatt has played in building the LA tech ecosystem and spawning great entrepreneurs who followed in his footsteps. “There’s something going on in LA.”

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

.” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs. cnp.benfranklin.org/techcelerator.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Most important for a small business to succeed is to keep moving forward—which means the entrepreneur must always be on the lookout for resources that will help the business grow and become profitable. The Centers often reside within universities, colleges or state economic development agencies.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building. However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources.

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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. The NJ Entrepreneur Support Program provides investors with a one-year guarantee of up to 80 percent on a convertible note or bridge loan to a qualifying company.

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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. million in bonus grant funding.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities.

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

There’s a lot to be optimistic about for entrepreneurship-led economic development. As entrepreneurs and small business owners continue to recover , it’s a good time to strengthen ecosystems to support them. Our virtual monthly meetings are focused on emerging opportunities to connect our Resource Partners in joint projects.”.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Damaris, a 2017 YLAI Fellow, is working hard to combine her love for her home country of Nicaragua and her love of tourism to give back to those in her country, providing employment and education opportunities across her community. Through tourism, I am giving the opportunity to local kids to dream for a better future,” she says.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Dozens of emerging entrepreneurs who are developing an innovation related to the maker economy, forest products, outdoors and recreation and even tech manufacturing, visited the site to check out the rules, eligibility, and application process. Nearly 40 submitted an application by the contest’s deadline on April 18, 2022.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 31, 2022

but there is an obstacle holding Latino entrepreneurs back from being even more impactful. Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? Now, Paul, this is really an area that deserves focus, given that Hispanics overall account for over $2 trillion in economic development and employee over 3 million Americans.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2023

October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2 The two highlight New Jersey entrepreneurs with a proven record of successful business growth in the state.

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Revolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Having the opportunity to learn from the founders you back is by far one of the most rewarding parts of being a venture capital investor. After all, entrepreneurs are the realistic optimists who are brave enough to reimagine the future and crazy enough to believe they can make it happen. and should?—?be

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 31, 2022

To serve the growth of different industry sectors in the Bradford community, the Bright Bradford Fund consists of two distinct investment opportunities — the Bright Bradford Innovation Fund (BBIF) and the Bright Bradford Development Fund (BBDF). would be rooting for every Bradfordian entrepreneur with a bright idea.”.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 12, 2019

With funding support from the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority and business mentors provided by Ben Franklin and Gannon’s Small Business Development Center, the local entrepreneurs behind these startups have been participating in Ben Franklin’s business startup accelerator, the Tech Celererato r@Erie. appeared first on BFTP/CNP.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 20, 2019

SOMERSET, PA – For the past two months, several tech-entrepreneurs have been participating in a business startup accelerator program, the Tech Celerator @Somerset. The post TWO SOMERSET ENTREPRENEURS WON $5,000 IN PITCH COMPETITION! On March 14, 2019, they each made a graduation “pitch” to a team of judges from the surrounding area.

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