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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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EO Hosts International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations in Support of UN Sustainable Development Goals

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On 25–26 June 2019, EO presented a two-day International Entrepreneurial Summit at the United Nations focused on inspiring, educating and connecting business leaders to promote sustainable business practices. SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth. SDG 5 – Gender Equality. • SDG 6 – Clean Water and Sanitation. •

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3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

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Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building. Make your ecosystem sustainable. Make your ecosystem adaptable.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Entrepreneurs are key contributors to job creation and economic stability, so your long-term strategy should include ways to support their success by building effective entrepreneurship ecosystems. How can your programming be sustainable and live beyond this grant cycle? Collaborate with community stakeholders.

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Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

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Todays hearing underscores this committees commitment to prioritizing entrepreneurship and innovation, and I thank you for your leadership in making this a shared nationaleffort. Four decades ago, I co-founded America Online (AOL), a company that helped usher in the Internet revolution. I was fortunate to chair this grouptwice.

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EV Shuttle and School Bus Manufacturer Endera Gains $49 Million to Support Growth

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At a time when America needs to prioritize domestic manufacturing and sustainability, Endera is leading by examplecreating jobs, driving economic growth, and providing cost-effective solutions all while advancing American ingenuity. A Bright Future for Endera Enderas latest funding is a pivotal moment for the company.

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What Does Social Entrepreneurship Look Like?

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This month, we’ll be engaging in an open dialogue that asks the question, “What does social entrepreneurship look like within our global EO community and beyond?” As it turns out, entrepreneurship was the vehicle to do just that. The post What Does Social Entrepreneurship Look Like? and ryan@eadvance.co.za.