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

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Microenterprise and Main Street companies are especially important for our rural communities, and should be carefully considered in rural economic development. 74% of employers in rural areas stated they had difficulty finding candidates with the right education, skills or training. Population, though 97% of U.S.

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Impact Hub Zagreb: Microentrepreneur support for Fierce Women Society

Impact Hub

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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Entrepreneurial Networks are Driving Global Change, According to Impact Hub Network’s 2019 Global Impact Report

Impact Hub

Ahead of this year’s Global Climate Strike (20-27 September) and the Global Goals Week (21-30 September), the Impact Hub network is launching its 2019 Global Impact Report. The members surveyed said that being part of such a network had helped them to: Feel part of a larger community: 84%. Strengthen their motivation: 77%.

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Empowering European Women in Agrifood

Impact Hub

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

Impact Hub

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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Why Governments Should Invest in Their Diaspora Founders

David Teten VC

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. . Some examples: The African Diaspora Network (ADN). GlobalScot Network. Irish Executive Mentorship Program. Brain gain.

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Governments should invest in their diaspora founders

TechCrunch

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.