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1		CAMBRIDGE, MA
2		New York, NY
3		DETROIT, MI
4		BOSTON, MA
5		PROVIDENCE, RI
6		RIDGEFIELD, CT
7		NEW YORK, NY
8		LOWELL, MA
9		CORTLANDT, NY
10		BURLINGTON, VT
11		New York, NY
12		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
13		BOSTON, MA
14		Chelsea, MA
15		GREENWICH, CT
16		NEW YORK, NY
17		New York, NY
18		New York, NY
19		NEW YORK, NY
20		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
21		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
22		Chicago, IL
23		GRAYSLAKE, IL
24		WAUKESHA, WI
25		ST PAUL, MN
26		NORTHFIELD, MN
27		Grand Forks, ND
28		CHADDS FORD, PA
29		CHARLOTTE, NC
30		SOUTH BEND, IN
31		Alexandria, VA
32		RED WING, MN
33		Detroit, MI
34		MEADOW BRIDGE, WV
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		Cincinnati, OH
37		CHICAGO, IL
38		WINSTONSALEM, NC
39		Washington, DC
40		NEWARK, DE
41		ARLINGTON, VA
42		ROCKY RIVER, OH
43		RALEIGH, NC
44		GREENWOOD, DE
45		CHICAGO, IL
46		FARGO, ND
47		Washington, DC
48		ARLINGTON, VA
49		CLEVELAND, OH
50		GRAND FORKS, ND

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.

To provide educational opportunities to people who would otherwise be unable to take advantage of them

IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT IS CREATING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN AMERICAN CITIES BY MOBILIZING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENTREPRENEURS AND EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO CREATE JOBS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A 2-YEAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND INVESTS IN TOP RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES BY PLACING THEM IN STARTUPS IN AMERICAN CITIES WITH EMERGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEMS AND HELPING THEM LAUNCH THEIR OWN HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESSES. VFA OPERATES A FOUR-WEEK TRAINING CAMP INCOMING FELLOWS, PROVIDES ONGOING PROGRAMMING DURING THE 2 YEAR FELLOWSHIP, AND OPERATES AN ACCELERATOR PROGRAM GRADUATES WHO ARE STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESSES.

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

To help and minority businesses grow and scale.

IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO CHANGING HOW THE WAR ON CANCER IS FOUGHT AND FINANCED. WE SUPPORT A CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS SEEKING DRAMATICALLY IMPROVED OUTCOMES WITH BIO-ENTREPRENEURS ACTIVELY WORKING TOWARDS CURES. WE STRATEGICALLY PARTNER WITH CELEBRITY AND AMATEUR MUSICAL ARTISTS TO PROMOTE OUR APPROACH TO REVOLUTIONIZING THE WAR ON CANCER. MUSIC IS OUR METAPHORICAL TORCH.

HARNESS THE POWER OF STORYTELLING, COLLECTIVE ACTION, AND CROWDFUNDING TO REBUILD OCEAN LIFE FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.

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

is a nonprofit startup that develops effective civic leaders who write persuasively, speak passionately, and actively participate in the creation and dissemination of ideas.

EXISTS TO HELP ORGANIZE THE ENERGY OF OUR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM AND TO BIND INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT, EDUCATORS, BUSINESSES, NON-PROFITS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER.

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

ENHANCE THE TECH ECOSYSTEM TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORM A DIVERSE COMMUNITY INTO A LEADING HUB FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF INVESTING, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND OTHER INNOVATIVE FUNDING MECHANISMS TO EFFECT SOCIAL CHANGE BY, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES, (A) CREATING AND FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS, (B) CONDUCTING, COLLECTING, SUPPORTING, PUBLISHING AND DISSEMINATING RESEARCH, (C) AND DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING COLLABORATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND FIELD-BASED PROGRAMS.

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.

PROVISION OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP, BUSINESS LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL EDUCATION FOR TEENAGE .

THE MISSION OF IS TO CREATE A THRIVING, RESILIENT, AND EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM BY INVESTING IN FOOD SYSTEMS ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES IN NEW YORK. THE WILL ALSO SERVE AS A BRIDGE FOR COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN CREATING A FOOD SYSTEM THAT BENEFITS THOSE WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF COMMUNITIES.

The conducts practical training and development of young people to prepare them for a digital future. Our programs include workforce training initiatives, business and tech training for startups and small businesses, and leadership development for young adults.

creates economic opportunity for Young men of color by developing an entrepreneurial mindset and providing a skillset for a career in tech.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL INCLUSION, HEALTH AND WELLBEING, AND entrepreneurship AND skilling opportunities for underserved women in Latin America, (continued on schedule o)

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.

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS

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.

FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FBDC) - FBDC IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR WHERE BEGINNING FARMERS CAN LEASE CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAND WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS BEFORE MAKING THE LONG TERM INVESTMENT IN FARMS OF THEIR OWN.

ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK PROGRAM (KEEN) CONFERENCES - 2 CONFERENCES CONVENED SPONSORED BY FOUNDATION WITH A TOTAL OF 463 GRANTEES IN ATTENDENCE.

THE MTJJHLF IS A GRANTMAKING FOUNDATION, INSPIRED BY THE SPIRIT OF ITS FOUNDERS, WHOSE CHARITABLE PURPOSE IS TO SPUR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SUPPORT NEW AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS IN SAINT PAUL, MN.

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 .

To maintain national leadership in entrepreneur outreach and education.

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 CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

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."

Research efforts on economic transformation and entrepreneurship development in emerging markets

WE ADVANCE INNOVATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND ENTRERENEURS BY BRINGING TOGETHER LIKE-MINDED INDIVIDUALS TO CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE RESOURCES, NETWORKS, AND NEEDED EXPERTISE FOR STUDENTS, STARTUPS, AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED.

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

TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AS AN INNOVATIVE DRIVER OF SOCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL CHANGE IN APPALACHIA AND BEYOND BY ADDRESSING HEAD-ON THE NEED FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT SERVICES, AND MEETING EDUCATIONAL, TRAINING, TRANSPORTATION, PERSONAL, AND PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER, ADDICTIVE BEHAVIORS, HOMELESSNESS, AT-RISK YOUTH, UNEMPLOYMENT OR UNDEREMPLOYMENT.

THE IS FIRMLY COMMITTED TO FURTHERING , CREATIVITY and ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE SEEKS TO PROTECT, PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE USE OF .

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

IS AN ARTIST-LED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PLATFORM FOR ART, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES AND IS INFORMED BY THREE CORE VALUES: BLACK PEOPLE MATTER, BLACK SPACES MATTER, AND BLACK OBJECTS MATTER.

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

Our mission is to inspire children and parents to develop an entrepreneurial mindset, discover a calling, and change the world.

TO INCORPORATE ECONOMICS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN KINDERGARTEN TO 12TH GRADE CURRICULA IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE FOR AN ECONOMICALLY LITERATE SOCIETY.

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

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

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

FOUNDATION, INC. MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AMUN SHEA A PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROJECT LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF PERQUIN, MORAZAN, EL SALVADOR. THE CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2008 FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE IN LEADERSHIP, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TECHNICAL ABILITY, WITH A COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THOSE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development the people through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community over 30,000

TO ENABLE POWERFUL APPROACHES TO STIMULATING SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INVENTION, INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ON UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUSES DIRECTED TOWARDS SOLVING NATIONAL SECURITY PROBLEMS.

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

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