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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.

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

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. Economic growth or expansion (or recovery) depends on business dynamism. Startups are key to business dynamism and strong economic growth. Economic growth or stagnation depends on business dynamism. Economies are hurting.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

In future NJIF cohorts, the NJEDA will look forward to that might additionally include infant and maternal health care and clean energy. Each startup will participate in a comprehensive mentorship program facilitated by the New Jersey Innovation Institute (NJII) or The Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE).

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Turning it Around through Green and Circular Innovation in Health

Impact Hub

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that climate change is the greatest threat to global health in the 21st century. Despite the clear link between climate change and negative health outcomes, the health sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions globally.

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IFC launches new platform to bolster digital economy in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia, and Pakistan

AsiaTechDaily

This will be used to strengthen venture capital ecosystems and invest in early-stage companies in order to address development challenges through technological innovations in climate, health care, education, agriculture, e-commerce, and other sectors.

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NJEDA Board Approves Creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program

American Entrepreneurship

Today’s announcement will uplift Atlantic City’s communities through projects that support jobs, repurpose abandoned buildings and improve the health and security of residents,” said Assemblywoman Claire Swift. This program marks a significant commitment to the future of Atlantic City and its resiliency.”

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

American Entrepreneurship

Another inaugural cohort member, AbilityHUB in West Windsor, will facilitate collaboration among service providers, caregivers, disabled community members, and their families by ensuring the delivery of services that impact whole person health for the disabled community.

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