American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

April 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. A recorded version of the webinar will be posted at [link] following the event.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

April 13, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a webinar to discuss the application process for the Food Retail Innovation in Delivery Grant (FRIDG) program on Friday, April 21 at 2:00 PM. Those interested can register for the webinar here.

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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. Sharing examples of how other rural communities have made progress can help motivate, inspire and inform.

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Source Link

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. Interested in getting more information?

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Source Link

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Data captured from the small businesses supported by SourceLink® affiliate organizations provides valuable information for our network to report to their community stakeholders. Our special guest, Mark Werthmann, Economic Development Representative for Nebraska, Kansas and western Missouri U.S. Update on funding from the EDA.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Attendees will hear success stories and gain valuable insights from national thought leaders about solutions for sustainable, equitable economic impact. Exciting features and new enhancements to our SourceLink technologies.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Thank you to our fantastic panelists Preston Langley ( Launch Network ), Cameron Cushman and Marco Johnson ( Sparkyard ), Denisse Rodríguez and Natalia Alicea Morales ( Colmena66 ) and Kyle Coogler ( IASourceLink ), and hats off to the Global Entrepreneurship Network on facilitating another successful GEW.

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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. For more information on the Angel Match Program, visit [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Informational webinar will be held in advance of launch TRENTON, N.J. February 6, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will open applications for Phase II of the Manufacturing Voucher Program (MVP) on Monday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. Interested applicants can click here to learn more and apply.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 3, 2024

May 3, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Aut hority (NJEDA) is opening applications for the next cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) Program on May 6 th , and is currently accepting questions from potential applicants. For more information on the program, click here. TRENTON, N.J.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2024

Report aims to guide and further develop the state’s international business relationships TRENTON, N.J. The report, which will be released annually, aims to guide and further develop international business relationships with the state, while bolstering Governor Murphy’s global economic development goals.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 14, 2024

The New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVC), part of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), announced today that 14 municipalities and four counties have completed the Film Ready New Jersey Program and are now designated as Film Ready Communities.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not a one—and through conversations with other seed funds I know, this is pretty widespread.

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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. While startups are key to job creation and economic growth, they can’t succeed on their own.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The fund, generously supported by key partners including Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, the City of Hermitage, the Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation, and the Greenville Area Economic Development Corporation, aspires to nurture an entrepreneurial ecosystem that acts as a catalyst for small business expansion and innovation.

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

There’s a lot to be optimistic about for entrepreneurship-led economic development. Inform your meeting planning with questions such as: How often do you want to meet? When you share the survey, remind your network how this information will help you to better support them, reinforcing the importance of their participation.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change. There are significant government dollars available for economic recovery right now. Building collaborations can spark, spur, and sustain economic growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

November 28, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the opening of the NJ Capital Access Fund. More information on SSBCI-funded programs can be found here.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 4, 2022

For more information: www.dmi-llc.com. For more information: www.ohanalink.tech. For more information: www.gigandtake.com. located in Tyrone, PA, developed a product that helps a home inspection company with its core business needs such as booking, accounting, training, and relationship building. Gig And Take Inc.,

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

February 20, 2023) – The Board of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has approved the creation of a pilot program that will help boost small business owners’ liquidity following the purchase of a commercial property. For more information on the Main Street Acquisition Support Grant visit: [link].

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link]. 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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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Our final SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation of the year was packed with great information and fun. For more information about becoming a SourceLink affiliate and joining our conversations contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. For more information on program eligibility and the application process, click here.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS located in Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, or Jefferson County, PA. The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2022.

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

E-Communities partner with NetWork Kansas to assist local entrepreneurs with capital and connection to resources, and to foster entrepreneurship as a driver of economic development. For more information, contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Under the leadership of Nancy Meyers, a Pennsylvania attorney, the team at Advocord developed a mobile responsive, web-based software platform that is a compliance tool that effectively protects those who have a fiduciary/legal obligation to act on the behalf of another. For more information visit advocord.com.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Nimbus-T Global (Tom Johnson) , located in Clearfield County, has developed a patented Nimbus-Key ID system for a more advanced identification and authentication of users, employees, and customers, to protect the “front door” entry to enterprises while protecting user information.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The industries (primarily retail, education and other service industries) chosen by women are often perceived as being less important to economic development and growth than high technology and manufacturing.” This not only reinforces gender stereotypes but also limits the potential for innovation and growth in these industries. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region. For more information about the Big Idea Contest and to stay updated on the finalists’ progress, visit cnp.benfranklin.org/bigidea.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin clients continued to drive Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts, developing 158 software copyrights and patents and launching 380 new products and processes. The most recent independent economic analysis shows that every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90

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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 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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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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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs): Administered by the SBA, Centers are located around the country to be a local resource that is either free or low cost to small business owners. The Centers often reside within universities, colleges or state economic development agencies.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

As community leaders, economic developers and ecosystem builders, we must go beyond just championing entrepreneurs of color and seek to help our communities achieve racial wealth equity for all. Go beyond a quick impersonal referral. Join them on their journey.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Fund managers will partner with other area financing sources including economic development funds, banks, and local individuals seeking to make supporting Angel investments, to maximize its impact. Ben Franklin is a national leader in tech-based economic development.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 13, 2021

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is offering emerging entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to participate in our fun, risk-free $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest. So, why do most people enter Ben Franklin’s BIG IDEA Contest? Because they want to win!

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