Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. 2023 promises to be another exciting year, with new educational opportunities, additional networking and community building events.

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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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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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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. This is exactly the wrong way to think about the economic opportunity presented by innovation.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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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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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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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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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

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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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Our final SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation of the year was packed with great information and fun. Agendas includes topics, speakers and discussions suggested by our community of network builders and is an opportunity to share best practices and collaborate with one another.

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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 company received a credit bonus for operation in an Opportunity Zone.

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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. Check out M eetups and LI Groups.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Especially in industries like biotechnology, the New Jersey Entrepreneur Support Program provides a unique solution to assist New Jersey companies in their financing endeavors when opportunities for private investment are not available.” For a full list of eligibility requirements and further information on the program, visit [link].

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin Technology Partners has been offering Pennsylvania entrepreneurs and small manufacturers the opportunity to compete in our risk-free BIG IDEA contests for nearly 20 years. The winner will be announced at a pitch event to be held on June 9, 2022 at the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase your innovation and potentially secure the resources to bring your idea to life. The BIG IDEA Contest Informational Webinar will be held on January 24, 2024 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Don’t miss this incredible chance to make your mark and turn your dreams into reality!

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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). Ben Franklin is a national leader in tech-based economic development.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Go beyond a quick impersonal referral. Join them on their journey.

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

In addition to the $50,000, on pitch day, audience members who will be attending via Zoom, will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite presentation in the $2,500 People’s Choice Award sponsored by Cargas. For More Information, contact Annie Hughes, Director of Outreach, Ben Franklin’s Learning Center, alh6@psu.edu.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As angel investors, we play a critical role in leading economic development through our unrelenting support of the entrepreneurial community and ongoing strengthening of angel investing. If you are nominating yourself, you will be counted as one of the two recommenders.

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Angel Capital Association

DECEMBER 11, 2023

As angel investors, we play a critical role in leading economic development through our unrelenting support of the entrepreneurial community and ongoing strengthening of angel investing. If you are nominating yourself, you will be counted as one of the two recommenders.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Bacheler, “As the national leading professional development association for the early stage investing community, the ACA is honored to partner with the NSF in advancing knowledge and deal flow opportunities in the Deep Tech sector. Visit us online at angelcapitalassociation.org.

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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. to ask questions and receive more information.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 17, 2020

Ben Franklin, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support of $1 million from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to invest in its portfolio clients that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. Visit www.ohanalink.tech.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Sponsored by the Oklahoma Business Roundtable, the Paulsen Awards are $5,000 scholarships awarded to encourage Oklahoma students to become involved with economic development and entrepreneurship in the state. More information is available at i2e.org. Three winners were announced. “We

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EntreWorks Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

They operate with limited and/or outdated information on who’s hiring, who’s growing, and who’s doing innovative things in business and elsewhere. That’s work for academics, not for economic developers! With better data comes better informed—and better overall (we hope!)—decision decision making. EntreWorks Blog.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 24, 2020

The Ben Franklin program, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support from the Department of Community and Economic Development to invest in its portfolio clients that have been adversely affected by COVID-19. www.arbitratorintelligence.com.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Visit the federal procurement web site called the S ystem for Award Management (SAM) where federal agencies post contract opportunities. While networking creates a network of resources that can be helpful along your journey, keep in mind that more successful people are often gateways to greater business opportunities. Full list of U.S.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JULY 28, 2021

In partnership with several economic development initiatives such as IUP’s Small Business Development Center, JARI, Startup Alleghenies, and the Indiana County Center for Economic Operations, the program targeted emerging tech innovators from the region. SOMEONE WILL WALK AWAY WITH UP TO $10,000!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JUNE 18, 2020

Ben Franklin, which has been investing in tech startups and small manufacturers for nearly 40 years, recently received additional funding support of $1 million from the office of Governor Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to invest in its portfolio clients during the COVID-19 emergency.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. So many similar organizations are making great things happen at small scales, and with collaborations, we are creating opportunities to make bigger impacts. This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series.

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