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JUNE 8, 2021

This federal shift in investment and policy represents a tremendous opportunity for economic developers, community champions and grassroots ecosystem organizers who want to transform their local economies as their community recovers from the devastating economic impact of COVID-19. Going beyond the SBA Community Navigator model.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. As the economy continues to recover in the U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021: November 8-14. Hear Network Building Strategies from Communities Around the U.S.

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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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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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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

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. Identifying and filling these cultural competency gaps benefits your entire community, and it is an essential component of continued economic and social progress.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Creating strong inclusive ecosystems of support for entrepreneurs is key to a community’s economic success, however sharing collective impact can be challenging.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

(May 1, 2024) – Yesterday, Governor Phil Murphy, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) joined company leaders to cut the ribbon on HAX, LLC’s newly constructed United States flagship headquarters located at 707 Broad Street in Newark. headquarters.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. $20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture. Otzzy, founded by Tim Emerick (Renovo, PA): This family-run business has developed an interactive tap-to-play interface app, revolutionizing personalized keepsake gifts.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2018

A successful entrepreneur, businessman and EO Bahrain member, Suhail Algosaibi had long thought about how he could use his position and his company—FALAK Consulting—to make real, radical and sustainable change in his corner of the world. Contributing to Sustainable Development. An Unreasonable Idea.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. Economic growth or expansion (or recovery) depends on business dynamism.

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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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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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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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Revolution

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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. We believe that transformative companies led by brilliant entrepreneurs can?—?and and should?—?be be able to start and scale anywhere in the country.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Emerging entrepreneurs and small business owners who are developing a new, product, process, or software application – and need startup funding, need to know about the Ben Franklin program. www.envisionbiomedical.com. www.firesolutionsgroup.com.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

The Federally established State Small Business Credit Initiative support investments into New Jersey companies Through the use of three unique investment strategies funded through the federal State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), the New Jersey Economic Development Agency (NJEDA) is supporting New Jersey small and early-stage businesses.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 20, 2022

Jamil Wyne is an advisor, investor and author focusing on entrepreneurship, technology and economic development in emerging markets. Any hope of addressing the climate crisis requires helping entrepreneurs to mitigate technology risks and scale their innovations quickly and cost-effectively. Jamil Wyne. Contributor.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

(November 13, 2023) —The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that the application for Phase II of its Cannabis Equity Grant Program will open on November 30, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The Seed Equity Grant will allocate a total of up to $8 million in funding for 48 entrepreneurs.

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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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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 30, 2020

Partnerships help bring long-term sustainability including economic development, entrepreneurship, safe neighborhoods, expanded workforce, and education. So the spirit of this initiative is economic development as well as community development & social impact. How It Helps SMB’s.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

May 22, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board made several key program and policy approvals during its May meeting, including its first awards of residential projects under the Aspire Program, additional funding for the Authority’s child care programming, and record-breaking investments in venture capital.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic developers continue to focus on attracting existing big businesses. But ecosystem building still hasn’t gone mainstream—it’s a mostly unknown approach to economic development. The goal of ESHIP Goal 6 is to change that.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) seeks to collaboratively design, create, and validate a field-wide infrastructure that will help accelerate wider understanding and adoption of ecosystem building as a practice in economic, community, workforce, and entrepreneurship development in the United States.

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Andreessen Horowitz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Not only does this allow new entrants to offer a comprehensive suite of financial products (and capture the full economics that lead to sustainable business models), it also gives Colombian consumers greater confidence that new entrants can be trusted with their money. See a16z.com/global-payments for more.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment. Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 13, 2021

Thornburgh understood emerging economic trends and had a vision for Pennsylvania. His idea embraced the promise of high-paying, sustainable jobs created because of technological advances and breakthroughs achieved by the Commonwealth’s tech-based entrepreneurs and innovative manufacturers. The post Gov.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Now there is a new book to add to the ecosystem building library — Creating Startup Junkies: Building Sustainable Venture Ecosystems in Unexpected Places by Jeff Amerine and Jeff Standridge. One only needs a passion for entrepreneurs, an innovative mindset, and a collaborative spirit.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Fforde is a former Entrepreneur First founder and employee who has held various roles in early-stage tech companies in London and San Francisco. Commenting, Matt Clifford, Entrepreneur First and Code First Girls, said: “Technology has always changed the way we organize and work together. It’s now raised a $1.1 Grays Yard.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

The thing that motivates me the most as an ecosystem builder is the opportunity to inspire and support the next generation of creators, innovators and entrepreneurs and give them the tools and platform to transform their communities. Ecosystem building needs to be a sustainable revenue generating profession. Goal 7, specifically 7.1

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