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1		SANBORN, NY
2		CHATHAM, NJ
3		BOSTON, MA
4		Brooklyn, NY
5		LOWELL, MA
6		BRONX, NY
7		Manorville, NY
8		New York, NY
9		Chelsea, MA
10		WAUKESHA, WI
11		BRIDGEVILLE, PA
12		WEST CHESTER, PA
13		STAUNTON, VA
14		CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
15		Davidson, NC
16		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
17		MADISON, WI
18		ASHTABULA, OH
19		Chicago, IL
20		FOREST PARK, IL
21		CHICAGO, IL
22		LAKE FOREST, IL
23		Minneapolis, MN
24		ST PAUL, MN
25		NORTHFIELD, MN
26		FORT WAYNE, IN
27		CHICAGO, IL
28		WASHINGTON, DC
29		SOUTH BEND, IN
30		Washington, DC
31		ELYRIA, OH
32		CHICAGO, IL
33		LOUISVILLE, KY
34		WASHINGTON, DC
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		Carmel, IN
37		CHICAGO, IL
38		ARLINGTON, VA
39		Springfield, VA
40		RALEIGH, NC
41		LEXINGTON, KY
42		CHICAGO, IL
43		PHILADELPHIA, PA
44		Grand Rapids, MI
45		CLEVELAND, OH
46		GRAND FORKS, ND
47		WASHINGTON, DC
48		VILLANOVA, PA
49		MASON CITY, IA
50		BURLINGTON, NC

THE ORGANIZATION MAKES LOANS AT FAVORABLE INTEREST RATES TO SMALL BUSINESSES LOCATED IN , THUS ENCOURAGING THE STARTUP OF NEW BUSINESSES AND RELOCATION AND EXPANSION OF EXISTING BUSINESSES WITHIN THE .

UNITED IN COMMON ORGANIZATION WOMEN IN NEW JERSEY PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN BUSINESS. FORUMULATE, MAINTAIN, AND PROMOTE MUTUAL INTEREST OF WOMEN BUSINESS OWNERS, PROVIDE SUPPORT WOMEN IN BUSINESS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL

helps communities of entrepreneurs in the Developing World create and sustain income-generating businesses access skills and vocational training and provides scholarships for their children to attend Primary and Secondary s

is a non-profit organization focused on entrepreneurship, investing and personal finance education for young adults, with the qualifications, experience and expertise necessary to effectively provide training to schools, organizations and individuals.

TO ACCELERATE ECONOMIC and SOCIAL IMPACT IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE THROUGH INCLUSIVE .

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INVESTING IN NEXT GENERATION OF TECHNOLOGISTS WITH GOAL OF DEVELOPING A PIPELINE OF TECH TALENT FROM LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES. ORGANIZATION OFFERS SCHOOLS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH WEB LITERACY AND TECH-ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

To empower Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics education and entrepreneurial learning within local communities using technology and peer-to-peer exchange models.

To accelerate Latino leadership in entrepreneurship, corporate , and public service, including the continued rise of Latinas.

Supprot economic develoment by assisting entrepreneurs and small owners with tools and resources to be successful. For example, through one-on-one technical assistance, bilingual workshops and trading programs, as well as networking opportunities.

IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION IN TIRELESS PURSUIT OF A FULL AND LASTING FOR ALL CHILDREN. , . WORKS TO ENSURE THAT WORLD-CLASS ACADEMICS, CHARACTER FORMATION AND FAITH-BASED EDUCATIONAL CHOICES ARE ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE FOR ALL.

PENNSYLVANIA, INC. ( ) EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS THROUGH VOLUNTEER DELIVERED PROGRAMS WHICH GIVE STUDENTS KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN AMERICAN AND LATINO STUDENTS FROM KINDERGARTEN TO AGE 16 TO DEVELOP THEIR ACADEMIC SKILLS AND TO PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH (STEM), ART, MUSIC, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP SO THAT THEY MAY HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE CAREERS IN THOSE FIELDS.

HELP BUILD A MORE ACCESSIBLE AND EQUITABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS.

SMALL BUSINESS INCUBATOR, ARTS AND EVENTS CENTER, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNER.

protect the threatened long-leaf pine forests in the Southern United States, and train disadvantaged younger adults how to become agribusiness entrepreneurs

START-UP , DBA SPEAK EASY, IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP BASED COWORKING ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CULTIVATE HEALTHIEST POSSIBLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BY 1)CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY WHERE MEMBERS CAN CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND LEARN AND BY 2)BRINGING ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER FOR GOOD OF EVERYONE IN INDIANAPOLIS. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED BY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT.

TO PROVIDE ENGAGING AND HANDS-ON SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION TO YOUTH. WE DEFINE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AS THE ACT OPENING A BUSINESS THAT ADDRESSES A SOCIAL PROBLEM OR IMPROVES SOCIETY. YOUTH LAUNCH REAL SELF-DESIGNED AND MANAGED BUSINESSES OR BUSINESS-LIKE SOCIAL VENTURES.

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

The organization is a network successful empowering women to exercise their potential as entrepreneurs and leaders. WCR provides an environment for members to build relationships for success.

PROVIDE PRACTICAL TEACHING, RESOURCES, AND ENVIRONMENT TO ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS.

THE (THE ") WAS INCORPORATED ON JULY 27, 2000, TO FOSTER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE, WHICH WILL ENHANCE THE VITALITY OF THE AND PRIVATE EQUITY COMMUNITY. THE INTENDS TO ACHIEVE ITS GOALS BY: (I) PROVIDING GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS EXPERTISE, (II) OFFERING EDUCATIONAL MEMBER PROGRAMS, (III) FACILITATING MEMBER NETWORKING AND (IV) PARTICIPATING IN SHARED PROGRAMS AND EVENTS OF MUTUAL INTEREST WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY.

AS HEIRS OF THE LEGACY AND EDUCATIONAL TRADITION OF COLLEGE AND THERELIGIOUS OF THE SACRED HEART, THE FOUNDATIONDEVELOPS AND SEEKS SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATIONAL VENTURES WHICH REFLECT THE DEEP COMMITMENT TO: INTELLECTUAL,SPIRITUAL, AND ETHICAL VALUES; EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, SOCIAL AWARENESS THAT IMPELS TO ACTION; AND THE BUILDING OF COMMUNITY.

Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed.

JA ) PREPARES YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLSET AND MINDSET TO BUILD THRIVING COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMMING IS CRITICAL IN ADDRESSING THE SKILLS, WEALTH, AND OPPORTUNITY GAPS OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FACING. JA FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY, CONNECT TO REAL LIFE SKILLS AND CAREERS, AND IGNITE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. HELPS STUDENTS MAKE A CONNECTION BETWEEN WHAT THEY LEARN IN SCHOOL AND HOW IT CAN BE APPLIED IN THE REAL WORLD, THEREBY ENHANCING THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR CLASSROOM LEARNING AND EQUIPPING THEM TO BE THE FUTURE LEADERS OUR COMMUNITIES NEED TO THRIVE. OUR RELEVANT, EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO SCHOOLS AND ALIGN WITH NATIONAL AND LOCAL CURRICULUM STANDARDS. DURING THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR, WE PARTNERED WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS AND 4,568 VOLUNTEERS TO TEACH OUR CURRICULUM TO 81,024 LOCAL STUDENTS IN MINNESOTA, DAKOTA, AND WESTERN WISCONSIN.

PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO INCREASE THEIR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PROVIDING JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX BASE GROWTH WITHIN .

mission is to equip with entrepreneurial resources to develop a sustainable business through power their own creativity. Entrepreneurial resources include a six-module business training course specifically designed for in small businesses. CWOW also provides a retail boutique where they can sell their handmade products. Not only do who take our course have access to our market but we also partner with organizations who work directly with marginalized around by meeting their greatest need a place to sell their products.

THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES EVERY YOUTH CAN BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR.

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AS CREATORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS.

IS A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

supports the growth of technology entrepreneurship through on local and national issues

PARTNERING WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO ACCELERATE THE GROWTH OF TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS THROUGH EARLY-STAGE FUNDING AND EDUCATION.

MISSIONARY

is leading the high-impact entrepreneurship movement in Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring and supporting the best high-impact entrepreneurs in our region. High-impact entrepreneurs are those with leadership potential to build high growth businesses that drive job creation, economic impact and demonstrate a commitment to community.

TO REKINDLE THE AMERICAN DREAM OF OPPORTUNITY AND EARNED SUCCESS IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD BY PRODUCING, FUNDING, AND DISSEMINATING MULTIDISCIPLINARY ACADEMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH THAT WILL LIFT BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC MOBILITY BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY, RULE OF LAW, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

TO PROVIDE SHORT-TERM AND LASTING CHANGES TO LIBERIA THROUGH THREE FOCUSES: EDUCATION, DISCIPLESHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

PROVIDE CHILDREN IN POVERTY WITH EDUCATION, NUTRITION, AND HEALTHCARE AS WELL AS JOBS, CAPACITY BUILDING AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS AND SUSTAINS PARTNERS BY PROVIDING HUMAN RESOURCES, STRATEGIC GUIDANCE, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES.

THE OPERATES PROGRAMS IN 180 COUNTRIES AIMED AT MAKING IT EASIER FOR ANYONE, ANYWHERE TO START AND SCALE A BUSINESS.

works to accelerate technological breakthroughs in healthy human life extension through regenerative medicine and nutrition research initiatives, startup incubation, and open innovation challenges.

CONDUCTING POLICY RESEARCH FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CONDITIONS,STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE, SUPPORTING INCREASED ENTREPRENEURIALDEVELOPMENT, AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF JOBS AVAILABLE IN RURALAREAS.

TO CREATE AN INNOVATION-DRIVEN, ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMY IN .

TO ESTABLISH STABILITY THOUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL ECONOMIC . WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND ONE ON ONE BUSINESS COACHING.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

The mission of is to bring together financial, intellectual and social capital to entrepreneurs to empower the startup ecosystem of West Michigan.

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

TO PROMOTE, BUILD, EDUCATE, AND HELP ENTREPRENEURIAL, STARTUP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITIES IN GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA AND THE SURROUNDING REGION

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED TO BUILD A NETWORK OF CHANGEMAKERS - LEADERS IN PUBLIC SERVICE, POLITICS, ADVOCACY, AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WHO ARE FOCUSED ON INCREASING THE NUMBERS OF WOMEN AND MINORITIES (POC) IN ELECTED OFFICE AND PUBLIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN THE US AND GLOBALLY. WE ARE BUILDING THE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK OF WOMEN COMMITTED TO USING POLITICS AND ADVOCACY TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TO MENTOR AND LIFT UP ONE ANOTHER. BELIEVES THAT THE SOLUTION TO THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PROBLEMS IN THE WORLD WILL BE FOUND WHEN WOMEN AND MINORITIES/PEOPLE OF COLOR MAKE UP THE MAJORITY IN POSITIONS OF LEADERSHIP AT EVERY LEVEL OF PUBLIC OFFICE AND CIVIC LIFE. OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE: GENDER PARITY FOR WOMEN and MINORITIES IN CIVIC LIFE ALL OVER THE WORLD.

IS A STARTUP INCUBATOR THAT HELPS DISPLACED AND CONFLICT-AFFECTED ENTREPRENEURS START AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.

GRANTS UNDER THE WILL INCLUDE BUT WILL NOT BE LIMITED TO SPONSORSHIPS OF ADULT AND YOUTH PROGRAMS, TRAINING, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EVENTS AND OTHER GATHERINGS. ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND HAVE TAX EXEMPT STATUS FROM THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. RECENTLY, THE PROGRAMS EMPHASIS AND GUIDELINES HAVE CHANGED TO REFLECT THE EVOLUTION OF AGRICULTURE OVER THE PAST DECADE AND THERE WILL BE AN ATTEMPT TO FOCUS ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PROGRAMS THAT MEET NUTRITIONAL, EDUCATIONAL OR LEADERSHIP NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH; MENTORING, TRAINING AND OTHER PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG AND BEGINNING FARMERS; CONTINUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR EXISTING FARMERS; LOCAL EVENTS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PROMOTE AGRICULTURE OR LOCAL FOODS; AND, AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND TRAINING GRANTS MAY BE PROVIDED FOR LOCAL, STATE OR REGIONAL PROGRAMS/EVENTS. GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEAR PERIODS AND WILL BE DISTRIBUTED IN MULTI-YEAR ALLOCATIONS. HOWEVER G

Support educational programs in foreign countries.

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