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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. But in too many communities entrepreneurship is an underutilized and underleveraged strategy for economic growth. Jess suggests starting with local economic development offices.

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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

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. This really is a truly unique place.”

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NJ Small and Early-Stage Businesses Bolstered by NJEDA’s approving of Investment Fund Managers

American Entrepreneurship

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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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

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.

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How To Grow Your Economy. Build It, Don’t Buy It!

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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 stagnation depends on business dynamism. This focus needs to stop.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

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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NJEDA Board Approves Creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program

American Entrepreneurship

December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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