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

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. In 2018, the state of Nebraska released Blueprint Nebraska, a strategic plan aimed at identifying the state’s core economic development challenges to create pioneering solutions.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Thank you to our fantastic panelists Preston Langley ( Launch Network ), Cameron Cushman and Marco Johnson ( Sparkyard ), Denisse Rodríguez and Natalia Alicea Morales ( Colmena66 ) and Kyle Coogler ( IASourceLink ), and hats off to the Global Entrepreneurship Network on facilitating another successful GEW.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Sharing examples of how other rural communities have made progress can help motivate, inspire and inform.

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

E-Communities partner with NetWork Kansas to assist local entrepreneurs with capital and connection to resources, and to foster entrepreneurship as a driver of economic development. For more information, contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

As community leaders, economic developers and ecosystem builders, we must go beyond just championing entrepreneurs of color and seek to help our communities achieve racial wealth equity for all. Go beyond a quick impersonal referral. Join them on their journey.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 19, 2025

March 18, 2025) Last week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved the creation of the Next New Jersey Program – AI and the AI Innovation Challenge Administration Grant Program. For more information, including additional eligibility requirements, click here.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. While startups are key to job creation and economic growth, they can’t succeed on their own.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Key components and actions of responsible tourism include benefitting local economic development, ensuring tourism development benefits the community and the environment, becoming part of the local culture, and reinvesting in the local region. Responsible tourism’s positive impact.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change. There are significant government dollars available for economic recovery right now. Building collaborations can spark, spur, and sustain economic growth.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 4, 2022

For more information: www.dmi-llc.com. For more information: www.ohanalink.tech. For more information: www.gigandtake.com. located in Tyrone, PA, developed a product that helps a home inspection company with its core business needs such as booking, accounting, training, and relationship building. Gig And Take Inc.,

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

DECEMBER 3, 2021

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, an award-winning, tech-based economic development program, is looking for innovators with BIG IDEAS located in Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, or Jefferson County, PA. The deadline for applications is 5:00 PM, Monday, April 18, 2022.

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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. For more information about becoming a SourceLink affiliate and joining our conversations contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 16, 2021

“SafeBoda welcomes Google to their community and are excited to continue to drive innovation in informal transportation and payments in the boda boda (East Africa) or okada (West Africa) industry,” said co-founder Ricky Rapa Thomson in a statement. This vital industry is the lifeblood of Africa’s cities and powers economic development.

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Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

This timely information is complemented by searchable, user-managed profiles of every startup, investor, incubator, and accelerator in NYC. There is no greater power than what results from the seamless connection of physical communities to the information and knowledge that surrounds them.

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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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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 12, 2025

An online information session for prospective entrants was recorded December 5 and is available for prospective applicants to review at startup3 02.org. The video answers frequently asked questions regarding the competitions requirements and judging criteria and includes commentary from 2024 winner Megan Pillsbury of Dunya Analytics.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 12, 2024

Program will Provide Grants up to $250,000 to Assist Small-Scale Developers in Gaining Access to Capital TRENTON, N.J. March 8, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host in-person and virtual information sessions to introduce the newly established $20 million Emerging Developers Grant pilot program.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 20, 2023

June 13, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) yesterday issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from qualified stakeholders on opportunities to accelerate building decarbonization within the commercial building sector. TRENTON, N.J.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Nimbus-T Global (Tom Johnson) , located in Clearfield County, has developed a patented Nimbus-Key ID system for a more advanced identification and authentication of users, employees, and customers, to protect the “front door” entry to enterprises while protecting user information.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For more information, visit i2E.org and plainsvc.com. By leveraging its extensive network and resources, i2E is committed to supporting innovation, driving economic development, and nurturing a thriving entrepreneurial community. Our success is deeply tied to the partnerships we’ve cultivated over the years.”For About i2E, Inc.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The fund, generously supported by key partners including Penn-Northwest Development Corporation, the City of Hermitage, the Shenango Valley Enterprise Zone Corporation, and the Greenville Area Economic Development Corporation, aspires to nurture an entrepreneurial ecosystem that acts as a catalyst for small business expansion and innovation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The industries (primarily retail, education and other service industries) chosen by women are often perceived as being less important to economic development and growth than high technology and manufacturing.” This not only reinforces gender stereotypes but also limits the potential for innovation and growth in these industries. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

For more information, visit [link]. Tech-startups and small manufacturers have been getting their “start” with Ben Franklin Technology Partners for nearly 40 years. NO fees, points, or collateral required!

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin clients continued to drive Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts, developing 158 software copyrights and patents and launching 380 new products and processes. The most recent independent economic analysis shows that every dollar invested by the state into Ben Franklin generates $3.90

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 5, 2023

September 28, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking insight from the maritime industry on its offshore wind workforce needs. TRENTON, N.J.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Tanvi Bharathan, with Staff Atom, is developing software that simplifies essential tasks for staffing agencies. Stay tuned for more information on the final judging which will take place on November 19, 2020, via Zoom.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For More Information, contact Annie Hughes, Director of Outreach, Ben Franklin’s Learning Center, alh6@psu.edu. Visit cnp.benfranklin.org.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

April 13, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a webinar to discuss the application process for the Food Retail Innovation in Delivery Grant (FRIDG) program on Friday, April 21 at 2:00 PM. Those interested can register for the webinar here.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In Eat Just’s announcement today, chief executive officer Josh Tetrick said, “Singapore has long been a leader in innovation of all kinds, from information technology to biologics to now leading the world in building a healthier, safer food system.” Startups making meat alternatives are gaining traction worldwide.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 13, 2023

April 12, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) will host a virtual public information session on the New Jersey Clean Energy Loans (NJ CELs) Program on Monday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m. A recorded version of the webinar will be posted at [link] following the event.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 23, 2021

This news comes three months after The Information reported that the company was in talks to raise “up to $400 million at a $1.5 In an emailed statement, OPay CEO Yahui Zhou said OPay “wants to be the power that helps emerging markets reach a faster economic development.”

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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

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.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.

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