Entrepreneurship

Nevada adopts ‘Gener8tor’ program to fund small businesses

March 12, 2022 GMT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Nevada is backing a bid to boost entrepreneurship and improve access to funding for small business and startup accelerators in two of its largest cities.

Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the effort on Tuesday with Mayor Carolyn Goodman of Las Vegas and Mayor Hillary Schieve of Reno.

Tyra Banks, Kevin Hart set for Black entrepreneurship event

September 23, 2021 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tyra Banks, Kevin Hart and Shaquille O’Neal are among the celebrities taking part in a live-streamed special intended to boost Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurship.

Daymond John of TV's “Shark Tank” will host "Black Entrepreneurs Day” from New York City's Apollo Theater on Oct.

Appalachian Commission distributes $46 million for projects

September 16, 2021 GMT

MATEWAN, W.Va. (AP) — The Appalachian Regional Commission is granting more than $46 million for 57 economic projects in 10 states to promote workforce training and entrepreneurship and improve broadband.

Program touts franchise opportunities for minorities, women

May 26, 2021 GMT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Yum Brands has partnered with the University of Louisville to launch a business program that will focus on franchise opportunities for underrepresented minorities and women, officials announced Wednesday.

Shaq, Foxx set for online Black entrepreneurship special

October 6, 2020 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Shark Tank” veteran Daymond John will host a live-streamed special aimed at bolstering Black entrepreneurship, with Shaquille O’Neal, Gabrielle Union and Jamie Foxx set to participate...

Amy Poehler, Issa Rae recognized for their entrepreneurship

By LINDSEY BAHRJune 13, 2019 GMT

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — In a night of commanding words from some of the most accomplished women in entertainment at the annual Women in Film Gala Wednesday night in Beverly Hills, from the likes of Issa Rae, Viola Davis and producer Cathy Schulman, Amy Poehler put her own unconventional spin on the "empowerment speech...

Entrepreneurs flock to University of Oklahoma expo

By ADAM TROXTELLNovember 25, 2018 GMT

NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — The OU Tom Love Innovation Hub turned into a trade show floor recently, as the inaugural Entrepreneurship Expo brought out investors, onlookers and plenty of ideas.

Some came with established ideas, such as Real Kitchen Salsa, the Loveworks, Inc.

USCA class helps entrepreneur become bakery owner in North Augusta

By Lindsey Hodges lhodges@aikenstandard.comNovember 6, 2018 GMT

For Karli Stone, baking started as a hobby, turned into a passion and is now her career.

Stone recently purchased Smallcakes bakery in North Augusta, thanks to a professor and business plan she made in grad school, plus a whole lot of love for baking.

Entrepreneurs banking on no-tech fun

DIANE MASTRULL The Philadelphia InquirerJuly 27, 2018 GMT

Who launches businesses in this tech-obsessed society with products intended to entertain that don’t require a watt of electricity or a blip of Wi-Fi?

At Bundle LLC, the answer is two sisters raised in a game-crazy house in upstate Pennsylvania who, as adults, want to help create for others that “environment for authentic conversations and laughs” through board games, said Cassie Collier, cofounder and CEO.

Heard on the Street: Local entrepreneurs to be honored Friday

Jeff KigerNovember 17, 2017 GMT

Three young, area companies and one successful founder are slated to be honored Friday at the fourth annual RAVE event in Rochester.

RAVE, which stands for Recognizing Awarding Valuing Entrepreneurs, is the annual wrap-up event to close out Global Entrepreneurship Week.

Heard on the Street: Entrepreneurship Week kicks off Monday

Jeff KigerNovember 11, 2017 GMT

Rochester's aspiring entrepreneurs have a lot to talk about next week.

Monday morning kicks off the annual series of events for Global Entrepreneurship Week.

This is the fifth year a series of local events has been created to mark the international week.

University of St. Thomas ratchets up its entrepreneurship programs on campus

By Tom MeersmanNovember 1, 2017 GMT

Years ago, Laura Dunham launched a theater company in her hometown of Richmond, Va. She was initially motivated by an interest in acting and drama, but then something changed.

Startups key at tobacco campus

Sherry SlaterMay 21, 2017 GMT

DURHAM, N.C. : Transforming 1 million square feet of crumbling brick buildings into :in-demand office, residential and retail space is one thing. But building a robust entrepreneur support system is another.

SCORE: Starting a small business that’s right for you

DEAN SWANSON, news@postbulletin.comApril 20, 2017 GMT

As I shared last week, I will dedicate a few of these weekly columns to topics for those who are starting a new business. One of the most often asked questions I hear from these clients who ask for mentoring is "what strategies should I use to do this and be able to financially survive while I start my own business."

Comcast NBCUniversal announces accelerator program for entrepreneurs

Tribune Staff ReportMarch 15, 2017 GMT

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced LIFT Labs for Entrepreneurs, a multi-city program that will focus on assisting startups with new innovations in media, entertainment and connectivity. It will be comprised of a variety of programs offered online and in person, including a startup accelerator, entrepreneurs’ resource center and programs on how to bring their innovations to market.

GSU students compete in ‘3-Day Startup’ program

Special to the HeraldMarch 13, 2017 GMT

Student entrepreneurs at Georgia Southern University brought their business ideas to life during the Business Innovation Group's fourth annual 3-Day Startup program, held last month.The 3-Day Startup is a world-renowned program that creates a living entrepreneurship laboratory that brings together individuals from various backgrounds and provides students with the tools they need to start successful companies.This year's Startup facilitator from the Austin, Texas, program was Georgia native Ellyson Glance.

Workshop aims to lift entrepreneurship in Utah

StaffFebruary 23, 2017 GMT

No Ka Oi co-owner named woman entrepreneur of the year

Alden Alayvilla - The Garden IslandFebruary 12, 2017 GMT

HANAPEPE — Abigail Santos says she attributes 40 years of business success to her husband, her team of employees and her community on Kauai.

Recently, Santos was named woman entrepreneur of the year by the National Association of Landscape Professionals for demonstrating entrepreneurial spirit and initiative, ensuring the advancement of the landscape industry by her actions and endeavors, and serving as an example to current and future female entrepreneurs in the industry.

Penn celebrates opening of new innovation hub

Tribune Staff ReportOctober 29, 2016 GMT

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and Comcast’s David L. Cohen, chair of Penn’s Board of Trustees, welcomed more than 1,200 attendees to the grand opening ceremony of the Pennovation Center.

Rubenstein gives Duke $15M for innovation effort

BRETT ZONGKERMay 11, 2012 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — Investor and philanthropist David Rubenstein is giving $15 million to his alma mater, Duke University, following a series of high-profile gifts to projects including repairing the Washington Monument.