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2		ORCHARD PARK, NY
3		NEW YORK, NY
4		PROVIDENCE, RI
5		MELVILLE, NY
6		Hopkinton, MA
7		BURLINGTON, VT
8		Rochester, NY
9		JAMAICA PLAIN, MA
10		GREENWICH, CT
11		Hamilton, OH
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13		RAPID CITY, SD
14		LOS ANGELES, CA
15		Falls Church, VA
16		Blowing Rock, NC
17		COVINGTON, KY
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19		Grove City, OH
20		Minneapolis, MN
21		GRAYSLAKE, IL
22		FOREST PARK, IL
23		SUSSEX, WI
24		ST PAUL, MN
25		NORTHFIELD, MN
26		CHICAGO, IL
27		CHARLOTTE, NC
28		SOUTH BEND, IN
29		Alexandria, VA
30		RED WING, MN
31		DETROIT, MI
32		WASHINGTON, DC
33		Detroit, MI
34		CHICAGO, IL
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		CHARLESTON, SC
37		OMAHA, NE
38		CHICAGO, IL
39		LOUISVILLE, KY
40		Washington, DC
41		WASHINGTON, DC
42		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
43		PETERSBURG, IL
44		Carmel, IN
45		WILMINGTON, DE
46		CHICAGO, IL
47		WASHINGTON, DC
48		Baltimore, MD
49		ROCKY RIVER, OH
50		Springfield, VA

TO FURTHER SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC IN THE CITY OF BY ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS, RETAINING AND GROWING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS, BUILDING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL CAPACITY, PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT, AND FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.

THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHS ALONG WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF . PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE A DIVERSE GROUP OF MALES AND FEMALES AGES 14-25.

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

To help and minority businesses grow and scale.

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE NEW GENERATION OF ENTRERENEURS AND RECOGNIZE THOSE INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONSAND PROGRAMS THAT INFUENCED DENTAL, MEDICAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH.

The objective and purpose of this corporation is to assist with the economic development of the Caribbean Region through science and technology by mining and harnessing the Caribbean Diaspora resident in New , and to assist with education reform in the Caribbean Region to support technology-based entrepreneurship.

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

promotes inclusive economic prosperity in developing countries by partnering with local entities to foster innovative entrepreneurship programs in STEM.

IS A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE LOAN THAT INVESTS IN ENTERPRISES THROUGHOUT EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS THAT ADDRESS THE GROWING WEALTH GAP AND ECOLOGICAL CHALLENGES OF OUR TIMES. BII WORKS TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE ECONOMY THAT RESTORES THE PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITIES OF COLOR IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS. WE DO THIS BY INVESTING INTEGRATED CAPITAL (EQUITY, DEBT AND GRANTS) IN REGENERATIVE LOCAL ENTERPRISES THAT ARE OWNED AND CONTROLLED BY ENTREPRENEURS OF COLOR OR ARE SERVING COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. BII WORKS WITH OUR PORTFOLIO COMPANIES TO STRENGTHEN THE THEY HAVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES IN EASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND EDUCATE FELLOW INVESTORS AND PHILANTHROPISTS ABOUT INVESTING TO CLOSE THE RACIAL WEALTH DIVIDE. BII ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR FELLOW INVESTORS, MANAGERS AND PHILANTHROPISTS NATIONWIDE TO BUILD THE FIELD OF INVESTING WITH A RACIAL JUSTIC

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

THE MILL IS A REGIONAL PLATFORM CONNECTING STARTUPS WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL. WE BRING TOGETHER THE REGIONAL RESOURCES OF THE AND ACADEMIC COMUNITIES, SOURCES FINANCING,TECHNICAL EXPERTISE AND AGENCY LEVEL FEDERAL AND STATE.

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.

EXISTS TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL JESUS CHRIST AND DISCIPLE LIBERIANS TO WORSHIP AND GLORIFY GOD, EMPOWERING THEM TO LIVE CHRIST- CENTERED LIVES AND TO ACHIEVE FOR THEMSELVES A REASONABLE LIVING. WE WILL DO THIS THROUGH A BIBLE-TEACHING CHURCH, QUALITY EDUCATION, QUALITY HEALTHCARE, INSTRUCTION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND AGRICULTURE. THE PURPOSE THESE INITIATIVES IS TO PROMOTE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW EVIDENCED BY A LIFESTYLE CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, STEWARDSHIP, SERVICE, AND JOYFUL WORSHIP.

GRANT TO GRAMEEN AMERICA INC. FOR LOAN CAPITAL FOR LOW-INCOME WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS.

TO PROVIDE SEED FUNDING FOR PUBLISHING BOOKS, SPECIALIZED JOURNALS AND FOSTERING RESEARCH FOCUS ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHS CONDITIONS. ALSO, PROVIDE FUNDS FOR CONFERENCES

SUPPORTING BUSINESSESS, INDIVIDUALS, AND NON-PROFITS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.

WE EXIST TO EMPOWER FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS THROUGH EDUCATION, COACHING, MENTORING, NETWORKING AND ACCESS TO CAPTIAL.

WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF OHIO TECH START-UPS BUILD GREAT COMPANIESTHROUGH OUR UNIQUE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS INCUBATOR ANDCAPITAL ATTRACTION.

To foster entrepreneurial growth by providing a work space, technology, and professional guidance for start-up companies.

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.

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.

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

PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROJECTS, EQUIPMENT OR STARTUP SERVICES THAT GO BEYOND SCOPE OF MUNICIPALLY FUNDED BUDGET.

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 .

THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES EVERY YOUTH CAN BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR.

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.

ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS, ENTREPRENEURS TO FACILITATE A YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM. AS STUDENTS DEVELOP -BASED SOLUTIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, THEY GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL. ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT WORKS WITH LOCAL EDUCATORS, CHEFS, BUSINESS OWNERS TO INSPIRE YOUNG DETROITERS THROUGH ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCES ROOTED IN --EXPERIENCES, WHICH OPEN DOORS, CREATE CONNECTIONS, CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE. FROM COOKING DELICIOUS HEALTHY MEALS FOR FRIENDS FAMILY TO FACILITATING COMPLEX CONVERSATIONS WITH COMMUNITY, TO DEVELOPING ARTISANAL PROJECTS FROM SCRATCH TO MARKET, STUDENTS LEARN BY TRANSFORMING THEIR IDEAS INTO REALITY. BY DEVELOPING -BASED SOLUTIONS IN FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES, STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE THE GOAL OF LEARNING TO IDENTIFY PROBLEMS, IMPLEMENT SOLUTIONS, GROW AS HOLISTIC LEADERS WHO ARE HEALTHY, CONNECTED, POWERFUL TO AFFE

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.

MISSIONARY

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

TO CREATE COLLISION AMONG COMMUNITY. BY NATURE, ENTREPRENEURS ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS. WE BELIEVE BY CONNECTING THINKERS, DOERS AND VISIONARIES WE (SEE SCH. O)

A NETWORK SUCCESSFUL REALTORS EMPOWERING WOMEN TO EXERCISE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ENTREPRENEURS AND INDUSTRY LEADERS.

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.

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.

Impact investments to support entrepreneurship

FORWARD IS A NON-PROFIT WITH A MISSION IS TO DIVERSIFY, EDUCATE, AND EMPOWER INVESTOR CLASS TO ADVANCE INDUSTRY AND MAXIMIZE IMPACT AND RETURNS. WE PROVIDE EDUCATION, RESOURCES, AND CONNECTIONS TO DRIVE INTERSECTIONAL DIVERSITY WITHIN COMMUNITY.

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 RELIEVE THE POOR BY SUPPORTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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

BUILDING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY EMPOWERING A DIVERSE BASE OF ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES THROUGH TO , EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND OPPORTUNITY.

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.

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS BY CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

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

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

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