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51		ADRIAN, MI
52		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
53		NOBLESVILLE, IN
54		WASHINGTON, DC
55		Rochester, MN
56		WASHINGTON, DC
57		HASLETT, MI
58		Houston, TX
59		ST LOUIS PARK, MN
60		FORSYTH, IL
61		Raleigh, NC
62		DOYLESTOWN, PA
63		NORTHBROOK, IL
64		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
65		HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA
66		KENOSHA, WI
67		Philadelphia, PA
68		FOSTER CITY, CA
69		Kula, HI
70		HOUSTON, TX
71		SONOMA, CA
72		GAINESVILLE, FL
73		BATON ROUGE, LA
74		Oakland, CA
75		Wenatchee, WA
76		Telluride, CO
77		GULFPORT, MS
78		SAN MARCOS, CA
79		San Francisco, CA
80		Portland, OR
81		LOUISVILLE, MS
82		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
83		ATLANTA, GA
84		Spokane, WA
85		Boise, ID
86		Houston, TX
87		SALT LAKE CTY, UT
88		HOUSTON, TX
89		OAKLAND, CA
90		ST LOUIS, MO
91		OLYMPIA, WA
92		TALLAHASSEE, FL
93		SAN JOSE, CA
94		Nashville, TN
95		SANTA FE, NM
96		SAN DIEGO, CA
97		Tucson, AZ
98		CHINO HILLS, CA
99		Kansas City, MO
100		LOS ALTOS, CA

THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LENAWEE COUNTY BY PROMOTING COLLABORATION AND SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.

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

To promote the advancement of Herzegovina by fostering an platform innovation entrepreneurship; cultural humanitarian activities; networking.

believes that there should be zero barriers to entrepreneurship in Rochester. supports entrepreneurs with navigation, education, events, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

THE PARTNERS WITH COMMITTED COMMUNITY LEADERS TO HELP MAKE OUR COUNTRY A MORE JUST, FAIR, AND EQUITABLE PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, AND RAISE FAMILIES. IT FOCUSES ON SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES, AND ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS THAT LIFT UP COMMUNITIES AND CREATE REAL AND LASTING CHANGE.

TO EDUCATE AND PROVIDE MATERIAL SUPPORT FOR MOLDOVAN YOUTH FOR CIVIL ENGAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND TO PRESENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG MOLDOVANS TO BUILD THEIR LIFE SKILLS THROUGH WORKSHOPS, TRAINING, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL MATERIALS, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT.

TO PROVIDE FOR THE VULNERABLE BY JOINING FORCES WITH CHRISTIAN ENTREPRENEURS/FOUNDATIONS IN THE CONVICTION THAT GOD HAS GIVEN TALENTS TO EACH MAN TO USE FOR MAKING AN IMPACT FOR THE LORDS KINGDOM

To provide money and mentoring support to individuals with entrepreneurial ventures, and to teach those individuals who are then achieve financial success with their endeavors to give back to other entrepreneurs.

Develop, educate, and promote African American businesses by advocating for economic development through pro black legislative policies, entrepreneurship, community reinvestment, and capitalistic activity in Decatur, IL and surrounding areas.

The main purpose of our organization is to connect youth basketball players to STEM, support entrepreneurship, finance, community involvement, holistic wellness, enhancing leadership skills throughout.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

Our mission is to catalyze sustainable and environmentally-conscious businesses. We do this by providing micro-loans in underserved markets, primarily through the Kiva platform, as well as developing resources to help entrepreneurs achieve ESG goals.

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND TANGIBLE SUPPORT TO IMPACT-DRIVEN ENTREPRENEURS AND BUILD A VIBRANT AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL BUSINESSES IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION, GENERATING MEANINGFUL SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT IN OUR REGION AND BEYOND.

THE PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL AND SOCIAL-POLICY SKILLS TO RECENT UNIVERSITY GRADUATES; AND TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES (BOTH NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY).

THE MISSION OF LIGHT STREAM OUTREACH MINISTRIES IS THE STARTUP AND OPERATION OF THREE CHURCHES IN MONROVIA, LIBERIA AND THE OPERATION AND SETUP OF THE LIGHT STREAM ACADEMY CHRISTIAN PRIMARY SCHOOL IN LIBERIA.

Delivering entrepreneurial that support underserved communities for the joy of a healthy life.

The purpose of MBA is to coordinate and consolidate the minority people, entrepreneurs and educators of the San Francisco Bay Area.

To encourage, educate and create opportunites for entrepreneurs seeking to earn a living through value-added producets, agriculture, cultural practices, environmental sustainability, and economic diversification.

TO UNITE EXECUTIVES AND INMATES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL PASSION AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP TO TRANSFORM LIVES, RESTORE FAMILIES AND REBUILD COMMUNITIES.

PROVIDING MICRO LOANS TO WOMEN IN RWANDA AFRICA

TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES BY INSPIRING AND EQUIPPING INVENTORS, ENTREPRENEURS AND VISIONARIES BY OPERATION OF THE FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION.

THE INCUBATION IS COMPRISED OF THE STATES PREMIER INCUBATORS AND IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION OF BUSINESSES AND ECONOMY IN .

HARNESSING MICRO ENTREPRENEURS TO DELIVER HEALTH EDUCATION AND LIFE-CHANGING PRODUCTS.

Provide assistance to widows and orphans in Burundi Africa through financial assistance home building and microenterprise development

The purpose of the organization is to complete projects domestically and globally towards poverty reduction. We serve the Mukuru Slum of Kenya and provide cross-cultural awareness for youth in the United States. Projects in Kenya include agriculture, entrepreneurship, and art. Projects in the USA include experiential learning through service retreats to Kenya, and art for cultural education of children aged 4-16.

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE WORKFORCE AND SPECIAL NEED RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD/RETAIN JOBS IN THE OR THAT CREATE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

SPECIALIZES IN PROVIDING COLLABORATIVE START-UP SUPPORT TO PASTORS PLANTING LOCAL CHURCHES AMONG THEIR OWN PEOPLE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD.

EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO DEPLOY AND DEVELOP INNOVATION TO SOLVE WATER CHALLENGES GLOBALLY. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMMING, IDENTIFIES AND SUPPORTS WATER INNOVATORS AND STARTUPS DEMONSTRATING COMMERCIAL VIABILITY AND IMPACT POTENTIAL.

TO UNLEASH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT WILL SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CATALYZE SHARED ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. PROVIDE FUNDING AND HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CLEANTECH STARTUPS.

TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, CREATE AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF COUNTY, MS AND TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS FOR DONATIONS TO PROMOTE AND MARKET THE AND FOR RELIEF IN REGUARD TO ANY FEDERAL OR STATE DECLARED DISASTER.

PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and NETWORKS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME and BUILD ASSETS.

WAS CREATED TO SOLVE REALLY BIG PROBLEMS IN HEALTHCARE BY CONNECTING SOCIALENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO SOURCES OF CAPITAL, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONS AND SERVANT LEADERS SO THAT THEY ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AT SAVING LIVES, SAVING MONEY ANDHAVING A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT. IN THE U.S., PARTNERS WITH LEADING HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS TOSERVE THE INDIGENT AND UNINSURED, WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY,CREATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, AND HELP VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUTSIDETHE U.S., IS WORKING ON HUMAN RIGHTS, PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, FOOD FOR MALNOURISHEDCHILDREN, THE DISTRIBUTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND THE CREATION OF SCHOOLS, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCLINICS IN COMMUNITIES WITH EXTREME POVERTY.

We provide education, tools, resources, and support to empower individuals, non-government agencies, and/or entrepreneurs in developing countries toward economic development for improved communities.

Hub was formed to be an entrepreneurial support center for start-up companies. Rent is charged to start-ups at a reduced rate. A non-profit corporation has been retained to manage support services. Investments included flooring, window coverings, copier webcasting production equipment.

is a collaborative charitable community initiative to educate, equip, and empower minority business entrepreneurs, professionals, and owners to help secure business opportunities and facilitate the growth and prosperity of their business.

TO PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND SMALL OWNERS THE CRITICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO INCREASE THEIR SUCCESS AND STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMY.

LEVERAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DRIVE IMPACT AT SCALE. IT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING SOLUTIONS IN THREE CORE THEMATIC AREAS - SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK; AND DRIVES IMPACT AT SCALE BY DEMOCRATIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LOOKING BEYOND EQUITY, AND ENABLING INCLUSIVE CAPITAL. TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISPERSED TEAMS IN BANGALORE, INDIA; MUMBAI, INDIA; NAIROBI, KENYA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO; LONDON, UK; AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

TO HELP UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS PLAN, LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOR ST. LOUIS CITY THROUGH A GRANT COMPETITION FOR START UP COMPANIES.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF STRONG AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: BUILDING A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE VOICE OF PRACTITIONERS; PROMOTING AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL; SUPPORTING THE CAPASITY OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING; SELF-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MICRO-LENDING, BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION SUPPORT, JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC SEL-SUFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

To revitalize urban communities by providing strategic programs that promote economic development create jobs, through social services, , entrepreneurial ventures.

TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

The began out of Christ Presbyterian Church about 16 years ago when the church was looking for an English-speaking country close to Nashville that could be a location for short-term mission trips. Mac Kelton, a local entrepreneur went on a trip and caught a vision for a ministry there and began traveling down several times a year and taking different folks with him with various backgrounds. From there, many people from around the country joined the vision to start work on various missions....farms, fish farms, rehab, prison ministry, schools, churches, church leader training, education training, micro-lending, etc. The empowers people through restoration and wholeness for the glory of Christ.

IMPACT NETWORK SANTA FE OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, (JLF) HAS SPEARHEADED THIS PROGRAM IN THE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO REGION FOCUSED ON INTERCONNECTING, EDUCATING, AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING WITH KEY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL AND IMPACT INVESTING ECOSYSTEM FOR GROWING WHOLE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WEALTH IN THE REGION. THIS INITIATIVE HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY JLF THROUGH A MIXTURE OF DIRECT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, CONTRACTED CONSULTANTS, AND GRANT-MAKING. IN 2019, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE SUPPORTED UNDER THIS PROGRAM: O SANTA FE INTEGRATIVE CAPITAL HOMELESS FIRST INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE WAS COMMISSIONED BY JLF WITH THE GOAL OF FACILITATING KEY LOCAL LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING A VIABLE, HOMELESS FIRST HOUSING PROJECT ONE THAT COULD HELP ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION AND SE

TO PROVIDE A NETWORKING FORUM FOR ENTREPRENEURS, CAPITALISTS AND ADVISORS IN AN INFORMAL ATMOSPHERE WHERE HUMAN EXPERTISE CAN FOSTER NEW VENTURES.

is a non-profit organization providing training mentoring, and support to development entrepreneurs in East Africa.

THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH INTENTIONS OF OPERATING A FOOD MARKET TO ADDRESS THE FOOD DESERT ISSUES IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, A GELATO, COFFEE, AND SANDWICH SHOP WILL OPERATE WHILE BEING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN RESIDENTS TO LAUNCH BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TUTORING FOR THE COMMUNITY.

THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (YEP) DEVELOPS A STRONG COMMUNITY OF TALENTED YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN GREATER KC WHO SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY.

GTI: THE GLOBAL TRAINING INSTITUTE AIMS TO TRANSFORM BOTH THE VOCATIONAL SKILLING ECOSYSTEM AS WELL AS THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATOR COMMUNITY BY RUNNING HIGH IMPACT FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND MENTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE RUN ON A BLENDED-LEARNING MODE, AND EACH FACULTY RECEIVES APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATION BASED ON THEIR PERFORMANCE IN THIS EXTENSIVE 180-DAY PERIOD.

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