Recently, we gathered at Woodlawn Marketplace to catch up with and celebrate past Magic City Match awardees. We are so proud to have awarded funding and professional services to these incredible entrepreneurs through this program powered by our friends at Prosper. They are each more than deserving, and we cannot wait to see how they continue making Birmingham more vibrant!
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Low revenues amongst Black and Brown entrepreneurs remains prevalent to date. According to The Alliance for Entrepreneurial Equity's 2024 report on the state of Black Businesses, there is still a lot of work to be done to close the racial revenue gap amongst entrepreneurs, as illustrated in the graphic below. ESO Ventures is here to change that, working with our business owners to construct a strategic gameplan to increase revenue and expand their customer base. Learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q02w_0k-0
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"If you can separate the feelings from the facts, and know that it is your fiduciary responsibility to always act with the best interest of the company in mind, and look at things from a longer-term perspective, you’ll make better decisions." -Jennifer Lea #entrepreneurship #startups #nebraska
The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Meet Jennifer Lea, Founder & CEO @ Entry Envy & Hammers & Flip Flops. Read the full interview 👉 https://lnkd.in/gg9n4eSN
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Visionary Entrepreneur | Change-Maker | Empowering Underrepresented Innovators | Building Sustainable Futures
Hey fam! 🌟 Michael Berhane shared some electrifying news about empowerment, innovation, and community upliftment. 🚀🙌🏾 A squad of visionary Black entrepreneurs are rewriting the narrative in Chicago’s South Shore with “The Xchange,” a $40M high-rise development project that’s set to transform lives and landscapes. 🏙️💫 What’s lit about this project is not just the bricks and mortar; it’s their pledge to keep rents affordable, ensuring that the folks in the community don't get pushed out but instead get to rise up with this development. 🏡✊🏾 But wait, there’s more! They’re integrating architecture, development, and entrepreneurship programs specifically designed for our young kings and queens, equipping them with the tools to build their future, right in their own backyard. 🎓🔨 This is more than a development; it’s a movement. A movement that says we can create spaces that reflect our values, support our people, and invest in our youth. 🌱🖤 Let’s spread the word, support this incredible initiative, and keep pushing for projects that put our communities first. Because when we lift each other up, there’s no limit to how high we can soar. 🚀👑 #TheXchange #CommunityEmpowerment #BlackEntrepreneurs #FutureIsBright
Five Black entrepreneurs are behind “The Xchange,” a $40M high-rise development project in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The project aims to put the community first, with plans to offer competitive rent and integrate architecture, development, and entrepreneurship programs to benefit local youth. “We’re gonna keep rent competitive to what’s already there in the area... We’re not trying to rent gouge. We want this development to be for the community.”
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This month, we're thrilled to extend a special invitation to all our members for the grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony of two fantastic additions to Hartford's business scene – City Kebab and Dono Café! At Obsydian, our commitment to promoting and elevating the success of each member remains unwavering. Join us in celebrating these new ventures and fostering a thriving business community. Save the date for this momentous occasion, and let's come together to support the growth and success of our fellow entrepreneurs! #ObsydianCommunity #GrandOpening #HartfordBusinesses
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Such a great week of learning! From NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) workshops to Women in Entrepreneurship workshops!
Feeling inspired by all the incredible passion and powerful speakers at the USASBE- United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship annual conference in Birmingham, AL and proud to represent the University of Alabama at Birmingham - Collat School of Business alongside Rita Stewart-Hampton. Thank you Patrick J. Murphy for the invite to join in on the fun and excitement for entrepreneurship in Alabama and the country.
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I'll be there - talking about REAL uses of AI in education, what we are doing in professional development for teachers and in CS classrooms, as well as our use of AI to make educational games. No hype here.
Please join me at BUILDFest Bay Area 2024 on Thursday, May 9th from 5-8pm in Oakland! https://lnkd.in/gg5bfmt7 Four BUILD High School finalist teams will present their innovative business solutions to VIP judges and BUILD community members in hopes of winning cash prizes and all the glory! Amazing judges include Allbirds Co-founder Joseph Zwillinger, Sheng Thao, 51st Mayor of Oakland, Carolyn Johnson, CEO of the Black Cultural Zone, Kenneth E. M. of Comcast, Mary Huss of the SF Business Times, and more! Looking forward to seeing you! #BUILDFest2024 #youthentrepreneurship #Oakland
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Thanks Matthew Wagner, Ph.D. for the Main Street Skowhegan mention in your Main Street America blog "Main Spotlight: What Can Small Business Owners Expect in 2024?" — "While places like Skowhegan, Maine, and Emporia, Kansas, aren’t yet competing with Silicon Valley and the Research Triangle, there were a lot of waves generated in the entrepreneurial ecosystem space as a growing segment of the broader community and economic development field. In 2023, Skowhegan grew their new entrepreneurial center, received support funding from the Maine Technology Institute, and most recently, received U.S. Economic Development Administration Recompete program funding to the tune of $425,000. The initial success of Maine Downtown Center’s pilot entrepreneurial ecosystem work that resulted in a Senate direct appropriation through U.S. Small Business Administration to expand this work to 10 other Main Street Programs. Great strides were made, but we’ll consider it a win when national media and conferences begin to call out and feature Main Street communities as models for small and mid-sized community small business support systems." https://lnkd.in/eVGSEjYM
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#EntrepreneurshipIN23 is a celebration of Indiana's risktakers, innovators, and community leaders who are making bold moves in their entrepreneurial journey. Download the 2023 version today to hear from Hoosier founders around the state!
“Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Indiana’s economy, drivers of progress and architects of change,” said Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg. “Each year we celebrate these visionaries and trailblazers who see opportunity where others see obstacles. Their contributions are immeasurable, and we are proud that they call Indiana home.” Learn how Indiana is celebrating these bold risk-takers during Global Entrepreneurship Week: https://lnkd.in/gB4RNGvp #gew2023 #indiana
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It might have been Spring Break for some, but there was no break in sight here at B+B! From new cohorts to new programs to new conversations, we stayed busy this past week: ✅ Sprinted into the first week of our inaugural Mobility Idea Accelerator program in partnership with Capital One. ✅ Hosted another Buildership® workshop in Alabama as part of our year-long series open to all residents of the state interested in entrepreneurship. ✅ Kicked off our Idea Ignitor, a self pay course option to help new entrepreneurs launch their Builder journey at their own paces. ✅ Launched our Pitch Forge, a month-long, alumni-exclusive course to help alums build and nail a winning pitch deck. ✅ Founding team Donna Harris and Kathleen Hale were on the ground in multiple cities for exclusive meetings to continue the conversation on some exciting things. 👀 We're revving up for a great Q2 so follow us to stay updated on what's to come from B+B! Was your spring break all work or all play, or a mix of both? 👇
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Elevate your message, delivery, and results with authentic messaging. Former TV reporter turned speaking coach & communications strategist here to guide you.
Hey #SoCal #busiessowner There’s an epic 😎 program that you need to know about. ⭐️If you need a bit of support with #Marketing, #Finance, #HumanResources, #OperationsandTechnology 💰 Access to Capital & Wealth Building 🤝 Technical Assistance and Tailored Support #AccesstoCapital #SmallBusinessSupport #LEEAF #EMI #EconomicMobilityInitiative #EconomicRevitalization #EnrepreneurialAcademy #TechnicalAssistance #SmallBusinessStrong
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🫱🏿🫲🏽 Are you an early-stage entrepreneur or small business owner in Los Angeles County? Come talk to me! 🌱LEEAF.LA is partnering with The County of Los Angeles’ Economic Mobility Initiative, furthering our mission to lead economic revitalization. 💪🏿 EMI offers a platform providing support to our diverse entrepreneurial community, including curriculum-based education to early-stage business owners and entrepreneurs. <-- I built the marketing track and I'm teaching!⚡️ 👩🏽🏫 LEEAF proudly serves LA County Districts 1 and 4 with our new Entrepreneurial Academy that is of NO COST to you! I'm so excited about this because District 1 is where I was born and grew up. (District 1 - East LA, Monterey Park, Rosemead, etc.... not Hunger Games' District 1.)🪓 👉🏾 LEEAF's Entrepreneurial Academy brings you: ➡️ tailored support ➡️ wealth building ➡️ more resources to small businesses Connect at [email protected] or call 323-238-5995. Or message me directly and I can connect you to our program leads. Learn more: https://www.leeaf.la/
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