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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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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. In the e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems thought paper Why Entrepreneurship?

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

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Society doesn’t understand the value of entrepreneurship. Research shows that entrepreneurs and young companies are the key drivers of economic growth. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general.

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Impact Hub Zagreb: Microentrepreneur support for Fierce Women Society

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The partnership integrates the STARTER and ZALET programmes, focusing on training, mentoring, and personalised support to empower individuals, stimulate economic growth, and create resilient communities. Participants receive tasks and mentorship after each module and benefit from community meetups.

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Why Governments Should Invest in Their Diaspora Founders

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National and local governmental organizations who are interested in promoting economic growth and job creation , and particularly want to see a thriving tech ecosystem generating high-paid jobs. . Irish Executive Mentorship Program. But, in most cities in the world, there is only a relatively small number of VC funds.

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Empowering European Women in Agrifood

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Female leadership and entrepreneurial potential remain – no doubts – an untapped source of economic growth that should be further encouraged and supported. EWA is one of the projects supported by EIT Food, which focus on supporting female entrepreneurs through education, network building, and dedicated programme resources.

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3 West African Startups Prove It’s Possible To Thrive In Uncertain Times

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From healthcare to education, agriculture, and engineering, meet the resilient entrepreneurs who are creating a positive impact on their local communities as well as national economies and contributing to the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery during these incredibly tough times. .

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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

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Then you have national and local governmental organizations interested in promoting economic growth and job creation. Brain gain: If you look at the leaders of the tech ecosystem in most countries, you will see a very disproportionate number of people who have education and work experience abroad, especially in the U.S.