How TEDCO’s Urban Business Innovation Initiative is supporting entrepreneurs in Prince George’s County

TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, has a program focused on supporting entrepreneurs and startup businesses by connecting them with resources throughout the state. The Urban Business Innovation Initiative (UBII) is designed to support underserved early-stage companies in key urban areas in Maryland. The program’s mentors come from allContinue Reading

Chambers’ 5E Focus On Innovative Entrepreneurs Leads To Record Year For Investment – InkFreeNews.com

News Release INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric J. Holcomb and Secretary of Commerce Brad Chambers announced the conclusion of a record-setting year for entrepreneurship in Indiana, fostering innovation and fueling small business and startup growth statewide. Sec. Brad Chambers “Indiana’s business-friendly climate paired with our strong Hoosier work ethic make ourContinue Reading

The critical role of skilling women entrepreneurs

By Preethi Rao Skill, Labour, Talent for MSMEs: Women entrepreneurship in India is traditionally concentrated in low-skill and informal sectors. This is primarily due to the lack of access to customised training programmes, suited to their specific requirements. In order to encourage entrepreneurship and skill development among MSMEs, the IndianContinue Reading

10 Entrepreneurs Share CHF1.75 million to Tackle Global Freshwater Crisis

DAVOS, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Securing the world’s global freshwater ecosystems, under increasing threat from climate change, population growth and consumer demand, has become more critical than ever. To tackle this escalating crisis, UpLink, the open innovation platform of the World Economic Forum, in partnership with global conglomerate HCL Group, has announced 10Continue Reading

Urban Vision Initiative Moves Past Boot Camp And Closer To Goal Of Empowering Entrepreneurs

Trying to create an exclusive bridal studio from whole cloth, Veatrice Conley turned to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s Urban Vision Initiative, which connects local entrepreneurs from underserved communities with student consultants to help pave the path to economic viability. Conley and eight other would-be entrepreneurs recently completed theirContinue Reading