Entrepreneurship ecosystem

2112 Announces Comcast Business Startup Studio Supporting Small Business Throughout Chicago

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Companies, Business, Entrepreneurship, Articles, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Comcast, Startup company, Shure, 2112

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --2112 has partnered with Comcast Business on the development of a Startup Studio, with additional support provided by Shure, Wintrust, Hughes Foundation, and Karp Designs.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --2112 has partnered with Comcast Business on the development of a Startup Studio, with additional support provided by Shure, Wintrust, Hughes Foundation, and Karp Designs.
  • "Comcast Business is a proud member of the 2112 family.
  • We're thrilled to support the development of a Startup Studio,"said Jeff Cobb, Comcast Business Regional Vice President.
  • "The Comcast Business Startup Studio furthers 2112's mission to support Chicago's entrepreneurial ecosystem and foster growth of the creative sector."

The Diaspora Investment and Trade Deal Event shifts from years of in-person trade missions in Africa, to a 5-day virtual exposition during the pandemic

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Articles, Demography, International factor movements, Diaspora, Remittance, African immigration to the United States, African diaspora, Immigration, Entrepreneurship ecosystem

As a result, 800+ people were in attendance, 100+ relationships were formed, and 30+ minority-owned businesses participated in discussions about contracting with enterprises in Africa.

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  • As a result, 800+ people were in attendance, 100+ relationships were formed, and 30+ minority-owned businesses participated in discussions about contracting with enterprises in Africa.
  • The United States is comprised of nearly two million African immigrants with direct kinship ties to the African continent and spending power of $40 billion.
  • Many among this contemporary Diaspora have gained prominence professionally and contribute economically to the U.S. and African economies, particularly through remittances in billions of U.S. dollars.
  • Known for supporting entrepreneurship ecosystems, VLA offers connections to trade partners, supply chains, tech transfer enterprises, talent, advisors and Diaspora users.

Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology (CIT) Announces Vice President for Entrepreneurial Ecosystems

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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Entrepreneurship, Education in Virginia, George Mason, George Mason University, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Education in the United States, Virginia counties

Richmond, VA, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Innovative Technology announced the appointment of Sean Mallon as Vice President for its Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division.

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  • Richmond, VA, Nov. 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Center for Innovative Technology announced the appointment of Sean Mallon as Vice President for its Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Division.
  • Sean is a great addition to CITs executive team and a perfect fit for the Ecosystems VP role, said Bob Stolle, CITs President and CEO.
  • Previously, Mallon was George Mason University's Associate Vice President for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, where he was responsible for leading Mason's strategic vision as an economic and innovation engine.
  • He also oversaw the Mason Enterprise Center (MEC), the Office of Technology Transfer, and the student-focused Mason Innovation Exchange (MIX).

Filipino Community of Women Entrepreneurs Leads Global Event for Women's Entrepreneurship Day (Nov. 19) and Addresses Impact of Pandemic on Filipino Diaspora

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Small business, Global Entrepreneurship Week, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship ecosystem

Titled "Here for Substance: Elevating Conscious Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Diaspora," the five-day summit is a business and wellness retreat taking place online Nov.17-21 during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 16-20).

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  • Titled "Here for Substance: Elevating Conscious Leaders and Entrepreneurs in the Diaspora," the five-day summit is a business and wellness retreat taking place online Nov.17-21 during Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov. 16-20).
  • "Entrepinayship exists to inspire and motivate entrepreneurs and leaders to take control of their destiny."
  • Entrepinayship will announce participating leaders in business, entrepreneurship, wellness, and personal development, promising an exciting lineup of experts who will move and inspire its global community.
  • Founded in 2015, Entrepinayship is a global ecosystem that promotes economic development and self-determination for Filipina women through entrepreneurship.

XLerateHealth Selects 6 Healthcare Startups For 2020 Accelerator Cohort in Flint, Michigan

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Medical devices, Infectious diseases, Health, Technology, Software, Business, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Articles, Business incubators, Private equity, Startup company, Startup accelerator, Venture capital, Entrepreneurship ecosystem

XLerateHealth (XLH), a national award-winning healthcare startup accelerator, today announced the selection of six startup companies to join the second annual cohort in Flint, MI.

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  • XLerateHealth (XLH), a national award-winning healthcare startup accelerator, today announced the selection of six startup companies to join the second annual cohort in Flint, MI.
  • XLH opened its Michigan location in January 2019 and supported six startups in its inaugural bootcamp program last year.
  • XLH has contributed to the Flint entrepreneurial ecosystem by expanding its network throughout Michigan and the U.S., helping put Flint on the map as a city that supports healthcare entrepreneurship.
  • Several Michigan Venture Capital Firms will be participating in some aspect of the program including: SkyPoint Ventures, Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund, Northern Michigan Angels and ID Ventures.

TiE Silicon Valley Launches ‘Road to TiEcon’ with Luminaries Indra Nooyi, Deepak Chopra, Vinod Khosla, Amitabh Kant for Virtual TiEcon 2020

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Keeping its promise to deliver the best of the best in thought leadership, TiE Silicon Valley is launching Road to TiEcon (RTT) events featuring luminaries: Deepak Chopra, M.D., founder, Chopra Foundation & Chopra Global; Vinod Khosla, partner at Khosla Ventures; and Amitabh Kant, CEO at NITI Aayog India.

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  • Keeping its promise to deliver the best of the best in thought leadership, TiE Silicon Valley is launching Road to TiEcon (RTT) events featuring luminaries: Deepak Chopra, M.D., founder, Chopra Foundation & Chopra Global; Vinod Khosla, partner at Khosla Ventures; and Amitabh Kant, CEO at NITI Aayog India.
  • A not-for-profit organization with 27 years of success in fostering entrepreneurship, TiE Silicon Valley hosts TiEcon to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof for C-level executives, investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
  • Learn more and register for the Road to TiEcon events and TiEcon 2020 at TiEcon.org.
  • TiE Silicon Valley, the founding chapter, is recognized for its intellectual capital and its flagship conference, TiEcon.

European Entrepreneurial Region Award: Special edition on COVID-19 response

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, EFSI, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

Press release 13/05/2020 | Entrepreneurship; European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI); European semester / Economic Governance; Financial markets; Economic and Monetary Union (EMU); Industrial policy; Internal market; Investment and EFSI; Long-term strategy for investment, growth and jobs (renewed Europe 2020)

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  • Press release 13/05/2020 | Entrepreneurship; European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI); European semester / Economic Governance; Financial markets; Economic and Monetary Union (EMU); Industrial policy; Internal market; Investment and EFSI; Long-term strategy for investment, growth and jobs (renewed Europe 2020)
    The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) opens applications for a special edition of the European Entrepreneurial Region (EER) award.
  • Becoming a European Entrepreneurial Region gives recognition and visibility to local or regional entrepreneurial strategies.
  • It provides access to a growing network of pioneering territories actively strengthening their entrepreneurial ecosystems, exchanging good practices and collaborating on European projects.
  • "The European Entrepreneurial Region Award is a proof that the pace of economic recovery in the EU will rely on decisive actions taken at local and regional level.

Miami Benefits From A Strong Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, According to U.S. Global Entrepreneurship Monitor Miami Regional Report and Babson College

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Monday, May 4, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Babson College, Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, National Entrepreneurship Network, Babson

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ecosystem project led by Babson College and eMerge Americas .

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  • Global Entrepreneurship Monitor ecosystem project led by Babson College and eMerge Americas .
  • The report offers key recommendations for the Miami entrepreneurship ecosystem.
  • Miami benefits from a robust culture for entrepreneurship, prominent entrepreneurial leaders, and strong networks.
  • Babson College has remained a key global sponsor of GEM and sponsors the GEM United States team.

Chaos Audio Receives Student Entrepreneurial Award

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Business, Economy, Articles, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Entrepreneurship, Florida Panhandle, Venture capital, Startup company

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chaos Audio, a new student-led, audio electronics startup, is the recipient of TechFarms' first annual Best Student Startup award sponsored by Gulf Power Company.

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  • PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla., March 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chaos Audio, a new student-led, audio electronics startup, is the recipient of TechFarms' first annual Best Student Startup award sponsored by Gulf Power Company.
  • The award, which includes a $3,000 mini-grant from Gulf Power, is part of Gulf Power's Entrepreneurial Support Initiative 2019 program that aims to help accelerate the growth of Northwest Florida's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • Both TechFarms and its venture capital arm, TechFarms Capital, screened the candidates and ultimately selected Chaos Audio based on the strength of the founding team and the disruptive nature of the company's product.
  • About Chaos Audio:Located in Panama City Beach, FL, Chaos Audio is anaudio electronicscompany dedicated to delivering innovative products to musicians worldwide.

Plug and Play Kicks Off New Office in Fargo, North Dakota Focused on Agtech

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Business, Articles, Economy, Startup company, Entrepreneurship ecosystem, Entrepreneurship

"We're grateful to Plug and Play and its corporate partners for their investment in North Dakota's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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  • "We're grateful to Plug and Play and its corporate partners for their investment in North Dakota's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
  • Plug and Play has offices in over 25 cities worldwide and works with hundreds of startups per year.
  • Under their existing Food & Beverage program, Plug and Play North Dakota will run two, three-month programs a year.
  • Emerging Prairie aims to grow the potential in agriculture and technology industries and supports the entrepreneurial ecosystem alongside Plug and Play.