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1,300+ U.S. Organizations Gearing Up for Global Entrepreneurship Week

The U.S. is gearing up for the launch of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) on Nov. 15. More than 1,300 U.S. organizations in all 50 states are collaborating to celebrate entrepreneurship Nov. 15 – 21. These organizations include top universities, non-profit organizations, successful entrepreneurs, government agencies and corporate sponsors. The state of California is the most active with over 106 partner organizations, closely followed by Michigan (100 partners).

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Posted by: Mark Marich

on November 01, 2010

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Category:  General 

DC Plans for Global Entrepreneurship Week

This month, millions of people around the globe will participate in the world’s largest celebration of entrepreneurship. As thousands of events take place in more than 100 countries during Global Entrepreneurship Week, Washington, DC, is planning on making its mark through a number of policy events.

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Posted by: Mark Marich

on November 01, 2010

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Category:  General  Capitol Hill 

Startup Weekend: Coming Soon to a City Near You

Startup Weekend, a nonprofit organization focused on educating entrepreneurs through community building, innovation and education, recently received a grant from the Kauffman Foundation to expand its efforts. The typical Startup Weekend event educates aspiring entrepreneurs and helps move them from idea to market all in the span of a 54-hour event over – you guessed it – a weekend.

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Posted by: Mark Marich

on October 04, 2010

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Category:  General  Growth & Poverty 

Policymakers, Mark your Calendars!

In these tough economic times, policymakers should certainly look to entrepreneurs to boost recovery, job creation and innovation. Here is an opportunity to gather ideas. The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) will be hosting its 49th Annual Conference titled "Energizing Entrepreneurship: Monitoring Progress,... [More]

Posted by: Mark Marich

on May 06, 2009

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Category:  General 

The Effects of Race on Entrepreneurship

Assuming you are one of the few brave DC residents that don't mind braving a snow flurry--and you don't already have lunch plans--head on over to the Hudson Institute today for a luncheon discussion on the effects of race on entrepreneurship. Robert Fairlie, professor of... [More]

Posted by: Mark Marich

on February 03, 2009

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Category:  General 

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