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1		Needham, MA
2		BOSTON, MA
3		DARIEN, CT
4		Hopkinton, MA
5		BUFFALO, NY
6		NEW YORK, NY
7		Manorville, NY
8		NEW YORK, NY
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		Roanoke, VA
11		Fort Wayne, IN
12		FORT WAYNE, IN
13		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
14		YOUNGSTOWN, OH
15		EAST CHICAGO, IN
16		FOREST PARK, IL
17		CHICAGO, IL
18		LAKE FOREST, IL
19		FLINT, MI
20		WAUWATOSA, WI
21		ST PAUL, MN
22		Minneapolis, MN
23		CHARLOTTE, NC
24		DETROIT, MI
25		WASHINGTON, DC
26		Cincinnati, OH
27		WASHINGTON, DC
28		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
29		GREENWOOD, DE
30		ROCKY MOUNT, NC
31		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
32		KILLBUCK, OH
33		MASON CITY, IA
34		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
35		ADRIAN, MI
36		WASHINGTON, DC
37		COLUMBIA, SC
38		HASLETT, MI
39		BLOOMINGTON, MN
40		GREENSBORO, NC
41		Upper Marlboro, MD
42		GOLDEN VALLEY, MN
43		DOYLESTOWN, PA
44		SINKING SPRING, PA
45		Dayton, OH
46		MCLEAN, VA
47		KENOSHA, WI
48		Philadelphia, PA
49		FOSTER CITY, CA
50		SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Highly selective four-year undergraduate with a unique interdisciplinary, project-based curriculum emphasizing entrepreneurship, liberal arts, and rigorous science and fundamentals.

THE MISSION OF IS TO HELP ENTREPRENEURS LAUNCH AND GROW SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISES. WE DO IT THROUGH SPONSORING A $1M STARTUP COMPETITION TO CATALYSE BUSINESS AND JOB CREATION IN MASSACHUSETTS AND RUNNING A 4 MONTH ACCELERATOR PROGRAM TO CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO GROW THEIR ENTERPRISES.

TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR IN CUBA BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES.

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.

TO CONDUCT A GLOBAL BUSINESS PLAN COPMETITION PROMOTING THE BUFFALO/NIAGARA REGION AND WESTERN NEW YORK AS AN EMERGING ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER OF ACTIVITY FOR START UP COMPANIES. TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW BUSINESS IDEAS TO WESTERN NEW YORK, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CONTEST WINNERS AND OTHER STARTUPS LOCATING THEIR COMPANIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

IS A NONPROFIT SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INCUBATOR IN NEW YORK CITY PROVIDING FISCAL, PHYSICAL, AND PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT TO STARTUP CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND WOMEN-CENTERED ENTERPRISES, WHOSE WORK INCREASES GENDER EQUALITY AND EMPOWERS WOMEN AND GIRLS, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY.

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

THE ORGANIZATION IS INVESTING IN AND EMPOWERING LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS, SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AND GRASS-ROOT LEADERS TO ENACT POSITIVE CHANGES THROUGH SOCIAL INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF AN IMPACT ECOSYSTEM WITHIN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING IMPACT PROGRAMMING SUCH AS CO-LIVING RESIDENCES, CO-WORKING SPACES, A SOCIAL IMPACT ACCELERATOR AND OTHER ENTREPRENEURIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL CHANGEMAKERS.

TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

exists to launch abolitionists, disciple-makers and kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. We work in Thailand, Uganda and Cambodia.

develops the youth the greater Fort Wayne area Entrepreneurship and The Arts by creating hands on learning experiences.

PROMOTE ENTREPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT IN , INDIANA.

EMPOWERING ENTREPRENEURS BY ASSISTING IN JOB CREATION AND PROVIDING LOAN PROGRAMS

DEVELOPMENT: TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PRMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESORUCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION TO CULTIVATE, ACCELERATE AND PROMOTE FORMATION, GROWTH, COMMERCIALIZATION, AND INNOVATION OF TECHNOLOGY-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY ENTREPRENEURIAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES IN A ROBUST ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES COMPANY SUCCESS, ATTRACTION AND RETENTION.

THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THIS CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED SHALL BE TO MANAGE PROPERTIES, SOLICIT GRANTS, ENGAGE IN FUNDRAISING, PROVIDE ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES, ENGAGE IN OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITY IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF THE PARENT ORGANIZATION, EAST CHICAGO URBAN ASSOCIATION. THE CORPORATION SHALL FURTHER PROMOTE COMMUNITY OUTREACH IN THE CITY OF EAST CHICAGO, INDIANA. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS PURPOSE, THE CORPORATION SHALL ALSO ENGAGE IN ALL THOSE ACTIVITIES PERMITTED OF CORPORATIONS GENERALLY BY VIRTUE OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF 1991.

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.

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.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS (1) TO CREATE A FOR ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP MOTIVATED BY THE DESIRE TO GENERATE NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND STIMULATE DEVELOPMENT; AND (2) TO PURSUE AND DEVELOPMENT OF RESEARCH PRODUCTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEDICAL , AREA UNIVERSITIES AND TECHNICAL SCHOOLS, AS WELL AS THE AREA, THE STATE OF WISCONSIN AND THE REGION; (3) TO SUPPORT AND HOUSE NEW AND DEVELOPING BUSINESSES ENGAGED IN TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND RELATED ACTIVITIES, AND TO MODIFY AND REHABILITATE AND DEVELOP A TECHNOLOGY TO FURTHER THESE PURPOSES; 4) TO COMPLETE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COUNTY RESEARCH PARK AND TO MANAGE THE PARK IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS DECLARATION OF CONVENTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND DESIGN GUIDELINES; AND VARIOUS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH PARK OCCUPANTS.

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.

Helping minority entrepreneurs succeed.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

THE OF ROCKY MOUNT AIDS IN THE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL RESOURCES AND PROJECTS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR FACILITATORS, FORUMS, AND EVENTS IN THE ROCKY MOUNT AREA. THE ALSO SUPPORTS ECONOMIC INITIATIVES SUCH AS INFRASTRUCTURE, TRANSPORTATION, AND WORKFORCE .

TO END RECIDIVISM WHILE ENSURING THAT THOSE IMPACTED BY THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM HAVE THE SUPPORT and OPPORTUNITIES THEY NEED TO BECOME COMMUNITY LEADERS, BUSINESS OWNERS, LEGAL PRACTITIONERS and ENTREPRENEURS.

THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES UNDER IRC SECTION 501C3. THE PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE LORD JESUS CHRIST BY COMMITTING OURSELVES TO THE GREAT COMMISSION. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK WITH EXISTING NATIVE INDIAN MISSIONARIES BY RAISING FUNDS THROUGH INDIVIDUALS, CONGREGATIONS AND BY BUSINESS STARTUPS IN THAT WILL HELP TO FUND THOSE MISSION OUTREACHES.

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

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

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

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 ENRICH COMMUNITIES BY FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELLBEING THROUGH CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, INCLUSION, AND EDUCATION.

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 SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS AT EVERY STAGE

IMPROVES THE ECOSYSTEM OF DATA, ADVICE, AND FUNDING AVAILABLE TO BLACK ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTH CAROLINA.

RTB serves as a community liaison that bridges Black entrepreneurs with reputable resources to infiltrate generational wealth and capital in the black community.

This Corporation is Organized and shall be operated exclusively to provide support services for black, indigenous, and people of color healers through education, advocacy, and entrepreneurial development.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

The mission of the is to provide funding, through crowdfunding efforts and grants, to traditional Catholic projects, events, and organizations. By "traditional Catholic," it is meant those projects, events, and organizations that celebrate/support the Latin Mass or pre-1968 forms of worship. Such projects could include the installation of altar rails for a church or support for a Marian procession. Larger scale grants, for example, might be awarded to an organization seeking to build a chapel or restore a piece of sacred art. In addition, the intends to educate the public on the importance of the Latin Mass, and traditional forms of worship, within Catholicism.

Support and advance entrepreneurship and small business development and growth for Black and other underrepresented populations.

THE (CFAI) IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ADVANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES INNOVATORS AND ENTREPRENEURS. OUR PURPOSE IS TO IDENTIFY AND EDUCATE BOTH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS ABOUT THAT ADVANCE AND ENHANCE PROSPERITY THROUGH PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT.

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.

THE IS A 501 (C)(3) NONPROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO FOCUS ON THE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT OF THE MINORITY COMMUNITY THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP. WE WORK TO END CYCLES OF POVERTY, ELIMINATE GENERATIONAL WEALTH GAPS, AND BUILD SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH SMALL OWNERSHIP. WE ARE A SMALL AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION RESOURCE COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE LATINO / HISPANIC, AND OTHER UNDERSERVED, COMMUNITIES. WE SUPPORT EXISTING AND NEW MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL OWNERS IN BECOMING SELF-RELIANT AND BUILDING WEALTH.

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