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Comerica Bank, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Launch National Partnership

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火曜日, 4月 30, 2024

DALLAS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today it is expanding its regional partnership with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to multiple markets within its geographical footprint.

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  • DALLAS, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Bank announced today it is expanding its regional partnership with the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) to multiple markets within its geographical footprint.
  • NFTE appointed Rowell to its national board earlier this month for her longtime support of the organization as well as the vital role she has played in leading this regional partnership.
  • "Comerica Bank's extended partnership with NFTE is deeply appreciated," said NFTE president & CEO Dr. J.D.
  • In honor National of Volunteer Month, NFTE recognized Comerica as one of its top five corporate partners -- the nonprofit's fourth most-engaged supporter globally this school year.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship and G-Unity Foundation Announce Collaboration

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City.

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  • NEW YORK, May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation announced their collaboration to support aspiring entrepreneurs at the NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards gala on May 1, 2024, in New York City.
  • This partnership aims to empower young people with the entrepreneurial skills and knowledge they need to succeed in today's competitive world.
  • “The G-Unity Foundation is well-aligned with NFTE in our efforts to foster inclusive and conscious capitalism by igniting the entrepreneurial mindset of youth in underserved communities,” said NFTE President & CEO Dr. J.D.
  • Jackson was honored with the NFTE Entrepreneurial Leadership Award at last night’s gala for his remarkable success in the music industry and beyond.

NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala to Honor Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Preet Sabharwal, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, and Michael J. Kacsmar

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水曜日, 4月 17, 2024

The gala will honor Grammy and Emmy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson with the Entrepreneurial Leadership Award.

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  • The gala will honor Grammy and Emmy Award-winning rapper, entrepreneur, actor, and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson with the Entrepreneurial Leadership Award.
  • "Receiving the NFTE Entrepreneurial Leadership Award is not just an honor, but a profound validation of the power of igniting the entrepreneurial mindset,” said Sabharwal.
  • The NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards Gala will also mark the announcement of a collaboration between NFTE and Jackson’s G-Unity Foundation.
  • The NFTE Entrepreneurial Spirit Awards will be Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

One-of-a-Kind Entrepreneurial Summer Experience for Teens Announced by Inc. and National Student Leadership Conference

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月曜日, 4月 22, 2024

Through this partnership, Inc. will help advance entrepreneurial education for high school students during a summer program named "Business & Entrepreneurship, in Partnership with Inc.

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  • Through this partnership, Inc. will help advance entrepreneurial education for high school students during a summer program named "Business & Entrepreneurship, in Partnership with Inc.
  • This partnership is a prime example of business and education providers joining forces to develop skilled, confident, and motivated executives for the future.
  • Infusing the thought leadership and subject-matter expertise of Inc. and its Inc. 5000 honorees into this summer program will inspire teens and foster the next generation of entrepreneurs.
  • A Harvard MBA graduate and former MasterCard global marketing executive, Bauer has mentored dozens of startup entrepreneurs from around the world.

Young Entrepreneurs Win Prizes Worth $10,000 in NFTE Founders Forum Competition

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木曜日, 2月 29, 2024

Founders of three viable businesses presented their best pitches on Feb. 28, contending for a portion of a $10,000 capital investment pool.

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  • Founders of three viable businesses presented their best pitches on Feb. 28, contending for a portion of a $10,000 capital investment pool.
  • Finalist Zachary Borja, founder of Borja+ Media, beat the competition to win $5,000 toward his business Borja+ Media, a digital marketing company dedicated to creating content for organizations with an impact-driven cause.
  • “Congratulations to this year’s 10 Founders Forum participants,” said NFTE president & CEO Dr. J.D.
  • “Now in its fourth year, the Founders Forum program provides NFTE alumni entrepreneurs with operational or launch-ready businesses deeper knowledge about raising capital, investment readiness, product sourcing, marketing, and team building.

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Announces 60 Finalists for World Series of Innovation Competition

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金曜日, 2月 9, 2024

New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.

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  • New York, NY, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2023-2024 World Series of Innovation (WSI) competition.
  • "The World Series of Innovation competition showcases the incredible talent and creativity of the next generation of diverse entrepreneurs from around the world,” said Dr. J.D.
  • The first, second, and third place winners in each challenge category will be announced on April 15, 2024, at innovation.nfte.com .
  • 2024 World Series of Innovation Competition finalists:

17-year-old Raneem Al Suwaidani from the United States wins NFTE’s World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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金曜日, 11月 17, 2023

New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ( NFTE ) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship ( NFTE ) announces Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of NFTE’s second annual World Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • NFTE’s 2022 National Champion Josh Kreuger of St. Louis and Al Suwaidani, the 2023 National Champion from Providence, Rhode Island, represented the United States in the competition.
  • Al Suwaidani impressed the judges with her innovative business idea, Lilypad, a food truck rental opportunity for BIPOC entrepreneurs to test their culinary concepts in a low-cost, risk-free environment.
  • As the winner, Al Suwaidani will receive $5,000 to further develop her entrepreneurial venture.

U.S. President Recognizes NFTE's Declaration of Nov. 17 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day

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木曜日, 11月 16, 2023

New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit organization, has officially declared Nov. 17, 2023, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day.

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  • New York, NY, Nov. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE), a global nonprofit organization, has officially declared Nov. 17, 2023, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Day plays a critical role in empowering young people to pursue a future in entrepreneurship, which will lead to stronger businesses, communities, and futures."
  • This year’s Youth Entrepreneurship Day marks 36 years of NFTE’s entrepreneurship education for youth in underserved communities.
  • Youth Entrepreneurship Day serves as a platform to celebrate the accomplishments of young entrepreneurs and inspire others to pursue their entrepreneurial aspirations.

American Student Assistance Announces Strategic Alliance with Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to Increase Access to Entrepreneurship Education for Youth in Under-Resourced Communities

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木曜日, 11月 30, 2023

ASA's support will allow NFTE to expand its position as one of the nation's largest entrepreneurship education nonprofits.

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  • ASA's support will allow NFTE to expand its position as one of the nation's largest entrepreneurship education nonprofits.
  • "Research shows that access to high-quality entrepreneurship education leads to better career and economic outcomes.
  • The alliance will also further enable NFTE's pitch competition programs, including its high-profile business plan competition series known as the Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge.
  • Developing the entrepreneurial mindset lays a foundation for success throughout life, and effective entrepreneurship education can reduce educational and workplace inequities.

CORRECTION: Student from The Met School in Providence, Rhode Island, Wins National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge

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木曜日, 10月 5, 2023

Please see correction below:

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  • Please see correction below:
    Global nonprofit Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) named Raneem Al Suwaidani as the winner of last night’s annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, presented by the Citi Foundation and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US), with additional support from PayPal and Santander.
  • Al Suwaidani won after three rounds of a high-stakes pitch competition against 46 regional challenge finalists from across the country.
  • Al Suwaidani, a student at The Met School in Providence, RI, was awarded first place with her business Lilypad, a food truck rental opportunity for BIPOC entrepreneurs testing culinary concepts in a low-cost, risk-free environment.
  • “At our National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge, audiences expect and witness business concepts that could shape our economic future, ideas that could revolutionize traditional industries, and new thinking around the use of emerging technologies,” said NFTE CEO Dr. J.D.