Entrepreneurial leadership

IFEL to Launch Second Annual Road Show to Catalyze Support for Women of Color Entrepreneurs on June 27 - "Creating Conscious Collisions"

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火曜日, 6月 20, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show. The 10-city tour, designed to unite women of color entrepreneurs with investors and allies, launches on June 27 in New York City with an event hosted at Rise, created by Barclays and Equivico, an impact investment manager that finances and empowers responsible lenders to provide fair credit to small businesses, including those owned by women and people of color.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership ( IFEL ) today announced "Creating Conscious Collisions," the kick-off of its second annual Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show .
  • "The rate of new businesses started by women of color grew by 43% between 2014 and 2019.
  • As a supporter of IFEL's mission, The Impact Seat Foundation will serve as the national sponsor of the WOCCON 2023 Road Show.
  • "By fostering diverse connections and empowering women of color, we can forge a path towards a truly inclusive and prosperous future."

Babson MBA Ranks # 1 in Entrepreneurship by the U.S. News & World Report for 30th Consecutive Time

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火曜日, 4月 25, 2023

Wellesley, Mass., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S News and World Report has ranked Babson’s MBA program # 1 in entrepreneurship for the 30th consecutive year in its 2023-2024 list of Best Graduate Schools.

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  • Wellesley, Mass., April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- U.S News and World Report has ranked Babson’s MBA program # 1 in entrepreneurship for the 30th consecutive year in its 2023-2024 list of Best Graduate Schools.
  • “This is a moment of immense pride and celebration for the Babson community,” said Stephen Spinelli Jr. MBA’92, PhD, President of Babson College.
  • “The world needs entrepreneurial leaders in all fields to solve big and small problems.
  • From startups to rapidly evolving larger businesses and even municipalities, Babson graduates are creating social and economic value.”
    The world awaits Babson’s entrepreneurial leaders with open arms.

Babson College Receives Transformational Gift to Name the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership

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水曜日, 3月 8, 2023

Wellesley, MA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babson College today announced the naming of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership after a generous gift from Audrey McLoghlin, Founder and CEO of globally recognized clothing brand Frank & Eileen™.

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  • Wellesley, MA, March 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babson College today announced the naming of the Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership after a generous gift from Audrey McLoghlin, Founder and CEO of globally recognized clothing brand Frank & Eileen™.
  • The Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E CWEL) resides within the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College.
  • The mission of Frank & Elieen™ is to elevate women entrepreneurial leaders as a force for good.
  • “Collaborating with the country’s #1 entrepreneurship program means the world to us, especially given Babson’s dedicated Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership,” said McLoghlin.

Energy Outlook ’23 Kicks off in Dallas with Powerful Start

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木曜日, 2月 16, 2023

Energy Outlook '23 is the largest gathering of energy leaders in North Texas history.

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  • Energy Outlook '23 is the largest gathering of energy leaders in North Texas history.
  • Energy Outlook '23 is focusing broadly on the future of energy.
  • Energy Outlook '23 Diamond Sponsors are the Dian Graves Owen Foundation; Hunt Consolidated; Pioneer Natural Resources; and Pitts Oil/Dallas Production Company.
  • Energy Intelligence, a leading energy information company, is the energy media partner for this event.

Energy Industry “Who’s Who” to Convene in Dallas on Future of Energy

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月曜日, 2月 6, 2023

“ Energy Outlook '23 : Stewarding a Sensible Energy Future” will take place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus.

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  • “ Energy Outlook '23 : Stewarding a Sensible Energy Future” will take place at the George W. Bush Presidential Center on the SMU campus.
  • The two-day energy symposium will bring together some of the biggest names in the energy industry, approximately 300 energy decision-makers across all industry sectors.
  • “The future of the energy industry is in flux,” said Bruce Bullock, Maguire Energy Institute director.
  • Participants will explore specific issues, challenges, trends and opportunities that affect the energy industry, U.S. consumers, the economy and global markets now, and in the future.

Babson College's Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, in conjunction with Women Business Collaborative and Wells Fargo Launch Series on the Fundamentals of Capital

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火曜日, 1月 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson College's Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women Business Collaborative (WBC), and Wells Fargo are thrilled to announce a collaboration that will produce educational resources for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen.

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Babson College's Center for Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership, Women Business Collaborative (WBC), and Wells Fargo are thrilled to announce a collaboration that will produce educational resources for women entrepreneurs and businesswomen.
  • The Fundamentals of Capital modules and interviews provide women entrepreneurs and businesswomen with tools to learn about how capital is structured.
  • "Judith Goldkrand, Wells Fargo Commercial Banking National Women's Segment leader, shares, "Wells Fargo is deeply committed to empowering women business owners.
  • We're proud to partner with Women Business Collaborative and Babson College to develop this valuable learning series and help women make informed capital decisions to support their business growth and financial success."

The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership Launches New Capital Catalyst Initiative to Create More Pathways to Capital Access

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火曜日, 11月 29, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced the creation of its Capital Catalyst initiative. The initiative is designed to encourage giving that has a multiplier effect. Building on a pilot started in 2021 to support Newark, NJ area businesses with $1,000 crowdfunding match loans, the IFEL Capital Catalyst initiative is seeking funders who will make charitable contributions that IFEL can use to catalyze funding for small businesses. Entrepreneur and veteran Diedre Windsor, is the first to answer the call with a $25,000 Capital Catalyst donation.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) today announced the creation of its Capital Catalyst initiative.
  • Entrepreneur and veteran Diedre Windsor, is the first to answer the call with a $25,000 Capital Catalyst donation.
  • This model has huge potential to demonstrate how philanthropy can affect systemic change with respect to capital access."
  • The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) is an independent, nonprofit organization that leverages the power of relationship capital to create pathways to success for Black and Latinx founders, entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership Continues Multi-City Road Show to Leverage the Power of Relationship Capital

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火曜日, 10月 25, 2022

HOUSTON, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), a not-for-profit organization that promotes greater inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, recently hosted an invitation-only event continuing their Women of Color Connecting (WOCCON) Road Show in Houston, Texas.

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  • The event is designed for investors interested in driving returns through inclusion, business professionals interested in WOCCON volunteer opportunities, and Houston-area entrepreneurs.
  • "It's an honor to continue our 2022 multi-city Road Show in Houston," said Jill Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder, IFEL.
  • Pillsbury and its lawyers are highly regarded for their forward-thinking approach, enthusiasm for collaborating across disciplines, and their authoritative commercial awareness.
  • Upcoming locations and dates for the Road Show include:
    The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that leverages the power of relationship capital to create pathways to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs and small business owners.

The SBA Announces Expansion of Ascent Online Digital Platform Programming

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木曜日, 9月 22, 2022

Washington, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched Growing Globally, one of several training courses housed in the revamped Ascent online learning platform.

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  • Washington, Sept. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) launched Growing Globally, one of several training courses housed in the revamped Ascent online learning platform.
  • Access to digital and online training platforms remains critical to supporting women entrepreneurs.
  • As women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurial segment in the nation, Ascent helps the SBA reach more women where they are and when they need it.
  • Under the leadership of SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, we look forward to announcing more educational initiatives to empower our small business ecosystems.

Babson College Launches International Accelerator for Growth, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership Initiative (B-AGILE) in Ireland.

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水曜日, 9月 7, 2022

Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. hosted a reception launching the Colleges International Accelerator for Growth, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership initiative (B-AGILE).

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  • Dublin, Ireland, Sept. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Babson College President Stephen Spinelli Jr. hosted a reception launching the Colleges International Accelerator for Growth, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership initiative (B-AGILE).
  • It will focus on developing diverse teams, which bring differing perspectives to solving business problems and generating more creative and effective approaches.
  • Im delighted to learn of the launch of the Colleges International Accelerator for Growth, Innovation and Entrepreneurial Leadership initiative (B-AGILE).
  • Babson College prepares and empowers entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow, and steward sustainable economic and social value everywhere.