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1		CAMBRIDGE, MA
2		NEW YORK, NY
3		SYRACUSE, NY
4		ORONO, ME
5		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
6		WAUKESHA, WI
7		RESTON, VA
8		CEDAR RAPIDS, IA
9		PITTSBURGH, PA
10		Indianapolis, IN
11		COLUMBUS, OH
12		NORTH CANTON, OH
13		LIMA, OH
14		CLEVELAND, OH
15		Minneapolis, MN
16		LAKE FOREST, IL
17		FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
18		FLINT, MI
19		FORT WAYNE, IN
20		CHICAGO, IL
21		LOUISVILLE, KY
22		CHADDS FORD, PA
23		SOUTH BEND, IN
24		Cincinnati, OH
25		Washington, DC
26		WASHINGTON, DC
27		Detroit, MI
28		PHILADELPHIA, PA
29		Cincinnati, OH
30		WINSTONSALEM, NC
31		WASHINGTON, DC
32		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
33		WASHINGTON, DC
34		PETERSBURG, IL
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		ARLINGTON, VA
37		RALEIGH, NC
38		FAYETTEVILLE, NC
39		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
40		HARRISBURG, PA
41		PHILADELPHIA, PA
42		Grand Rapids, MI
43		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
44		DETROIT, MI
45		MOLINE, IL
46		Raleigh, NC
47		WASHINGTON, DC
48		Washington, DC
49		NOBLESVILLE, IN
50		INDIANAPOLIS, IN

HAS A MISSION TO EMPOWER CITIZENS OF LIBERIA TO THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MENTORING - FOCUSING PRIMARILY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, ON YOUTHS LIVING IN POOR AND REMOTE COMMUNITIES. DIRECTS THEM TO ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS, ANALYZE ALL SIDES OF AN ISSUE, THINK CRITICALLY, SOLVE VEXING PROBLEMS, AND BEHAVE ENTREPRENEURIALLY IN THEIR CONTEXT. ENCOURAGES PERSONS TO CHALLENGE THE STATUS QUO BY TAKING LEADERSHIP IN CREATING NEW SOLUTIONS AND WORKING FOR THE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

INCHALLENGE KENYA: INCHALLENGE PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL INVENTION CHALLENGE. THE INCHALLENGE PROGRAM ELICITS PROJECT PROPOSALS FROM YOUTH AROUND THE COUNTRY AND OFFERS DESIGN WORKSHOPS, SEED FUNDING AND MENTORSHIP TO SELECT FINALISTS IN ORDER FOR THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR CONCEPTUAL PROJECTS INTO TANGIBLE SOLUTIONS THAT POSITIVELY AFFECT THEIR COMMUNITY. THE INCHALLENGE PROGRAM ENHANCES CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THINKING, PROMOTES CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, STRENGTHENS STEM LITERACIES AND DEVELOPS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS.INLABS KENYA: INLAB PROGRAM IS A TEN WEEK AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES YOUTH IN SELECT PARTNER SCHOOLS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS, COLLABORATION AND CREATIVE THINKING THROUGH INTEREST-DRIVEN CURRICULUM. IN COLLABORATION WITH EDUCATORS, THE INLAB PROGRAM INTRODUCES TOPICS AND SKILLS BEYOND WHAT IS TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS SUCH AS ELECTRONICS AND PROGRAMMING. INLAB PROGRAM AIMS TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURIAL AND CREATIVE CAPACITIES IN YOUTH, ULTIMATEL

THE , . IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE AND PROSPERITY OF NEW YORK THROUGH ENHANCED OPPORTUNITY; ADVANCE THE CIVIC, COMMERCIAL, , INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN NEW YORK; FOSTER TRADE, COMMERCE AND ACTIVITY IN CENTRAL NEW YORK; PROMOTE; MAINTAIN AND SUSTAIN PROGRESS FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN NEW YORK; AND SUSTAIN PROGRESS FOR BUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN NEW YORK; AND SUPPORT YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH PROGRAMMING AND INTERNSHIPS.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, AND RAISE FUNDS, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS IN SUPPORT OF ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAMS IN THE GREATER BANGOR ECONOMIC REGION TO STIMULATE BUSINESS INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PROVIDE A LOVING HAND TO IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN MALAWI AND KENYA BY PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, SAFE SHELTER, NOURISHMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

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.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

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

TO ADVANCE THE REVITALIZATION OF THE UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD BY UTILIZING ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY AS A CATALYST FOR REDEVELOPMENT.

is a venture development organization focused on building sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship cultures in regions throughout Indiana, and fostering and developing high-potential, high-growth businesses for investment and returns for our stakeholders.

ECDI SERVES THE NEEDS OF DISADVANTAGED LOW-INCOME, LOW-WEALTH ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH A MULTI-TIERED APPROACH THAT COMBINES ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE CAPITAL, WITH WRAPAROUND SMALL BUSINESS SERVICES, ALLOWING UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE EXPAND THEIR BUSINESS ENTER THE MAINSTREAM.

A CATALYST FOR CHANGE THROUGH RECOGNIZING AND INVENTIONS, PROMOTING CREATIVITY, AND ADVANCING THE SPIRIT INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

THE IS AN ENTREPRENEURIAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT INSTITUTION HIGHER LEARNING, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR CAREERS AND PRODUCTIVE CITIZENSHIP.

Historic , charity food programs, business incubator in inner city (400 families)

A $500,000 concessionary loan for 8 years to Four Bands Community Fund. Four Bands Community Fund serves Native clients across South Dakota in the areas of small business development, business lending, financial literacy, and youth entrepreneurship.

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.

TO PROVIDE A WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCE, EMPOWERING YOUTH TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CHANGE AGENTS FOR THEIR LIVES, CLUB, COMMUNITY WHILE ENSURING YOUTH ARE CAREER-READY, STARTUP-READY, HOMEOWNER-READY BEFORE THEY LEAVE THE AT 18 YEARS OLD

WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.

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.

FUND, INC. ("LHOME") IS TO COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION RELIEVE POVERTY IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF THROUGH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVITALIZATION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS ACTIVITIES THAT STIMULATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE , SUPPORT MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT IN SUCH AREAS BY LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS, /OR FOSTER JOB CREATION, TO ENGAGE IN OTHER CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES CONSISTENT WITH THIS PURPOSE.

THE ORANIZATION ISSUES SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE EMPHASIS OF PROMOTING BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

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."

To help entrepreneurs build ventures that deliver impact.

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

PROMOTES REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT , STRENGTHENING LOCAL INITIATIVES THROUGH YEAR-LONG SERVICE PROJECTS IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ALLEVIATE YOUTH POVERTY THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND/OR ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. IT ALSO FOSTERS YOUTH SERVICE THROUGH LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS.

advances economic equity in under-resourced communities by supporting entrepreneurs with opportunities and capital needed to build businesses, generational wealth, and vibrant neighborhoods.

USES PROJECT-BASED EDUCATION AND MENTORSHIP TO EQUIP UNDERSERVED AND UNDERREPRESENTED YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN A TECH-DRIVEN SOCIETY. TO ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION WE PROVIDE YOUNG PEOPLE WITH EQUAL ACCESS TO HIGH-QUAILTY TECH AND TECH-FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO TAKE OUR STUDENTS FROM BASIC EXPOSURE ON TO ADVANCED CONCEPTS. ALONG WITH OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WE GIVE OUT STUDENTS ACCESS TO TECH PROFESSIONALS WHO PROVIDE MENTORSHIP AND HELP WITH CONNECTING STUDENTS TO TECH INDUSTRY RESOURCES.

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH RESEARCH, ECOSYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND INVESTMENT.

TO IMPROVE THE EFFICACY, SPEED, COST, SUSTAINABILITY, AND SCALING OF SOLUTIONS THROUGH HARNESSING EXPONENTIAL TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO PREVENT HUMAN-INDUCED EXTINCTION.

THE TECHNOLOGY IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO SUPPORT THIS MISSION THROUGH REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING TO BUILD EQUITABLE, COMMUNITY-LED SPACES FOR MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF ART AND TECHNOLOGY.

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.

TO RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

NVCA UNITES THE U.S. ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION OF HIGH-GROWTH COMPANIES AND ENSURE THE U.S. REMAINS THE MOST COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT IN THE WORLD FOR ENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATION. POWERED BY OUR MEMBERS, NVCA CONVENES INVESTORS, ENTREPRENEURS, INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM PARTICIPANTS TO SHAPE PUBLIC POLICY, DEVELOP AND LEAD INDUSTRY INITIATIVES, SPEARHEAD INDUSTRY RESEARCH, AND FACILITATE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.

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

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

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT USING BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR AREA SURROUNDING FSU CAMPUS.

TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

A DIVERSE GROUP STATE AND LOCAL BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, PHILANTHROPISTS AND SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS, WHO ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT IN PENNSYLVANIA.

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.

VETERAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AWARD FOR LOW-INCOME MILITARY.COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURS HAVING A SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL IMPACTON THE MILITARY COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ADDRESSING ISSUES SUCH AS VETERANS EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH CARE, EDUCATION, MILITARY FAMILIES, MILITARY HOMEFRONT COMMUNITY SUPPORT, ETC.

THE GRANTS FROM ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES OR ASSIST IN STABLIZING OR EXPANDING EXISTING ONES. TO DATE, THESE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE HAVE BEEN MINORITY-OWNED.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

To provide support for health care, education, and entrepreneurship in underserved low income communities.

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.

A business developement program designed to bridge the gap between entrepreneurship and equity.

EMPOWER STUDENTS BY IMMERSING THEM INTO THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WAY OF BEING, INSPIRING THEM TO START SOMETHING NEW, MENTORING THEM THROUGH NEW VENTURES.

IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WORKING MINORITY YOUTH AND ADULTS ON TECH AND TECH-ENABLED SKILLS INCLUDING CODING, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

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