Entrepreneurs are America’s common ground
An overwhelming 94% of Americans believe entrepreneurship is crucial for our nation’s future, according to Right to Start.
Silicon Valley Business Journal
How Entrepreneurial Development Banks Can Fuel American Growth
Today, economic growth comes largely from new and young businesses, which create virtually all net job growth in America. Yet most U.S. development institutions still operate as they did last century. The U.S. has not begun to maximize the economic potential of unleashing the entrepreneurial energy of its people.
Inc. Magazine
Builders LIVE Podcast- Episode 4: “Should ecosystems chase capital?
Victor Hwang co-hosts the fourth episode of Technical.ly’s Builders LIVE Podcast.
Technical.ly
Belonging and Main Street banking in a digital world
Victor Hwang, CEO of the small business advocacy company Right to Start reminds us that we are born to be starters, makers, doers and dreamers. "Each of us has a fundamental right to start our own thing, realize an idea, create something of value, forge a unique path, be master of our future," he notes.
The Financial Revolutionist
Builders LIVE Podcast- Episode 3: What’s different about rural ecosystem building
Victor Hwang co-hosts the third episode of Technical.ly’s Builders LIVE Podcast.
Technical.ly
How Victor Hwang is Unlocking Entrepreneurship Rights for all with RightToStart.org
A one-hour interview with Victor Hwang.
Unlost Cause Podcast
Billionaires need to launch moonshots in the heartland, not just outer space
When the Walton Family decided to breathe new life into Northwest Arkansas, they not only invested in the local university and workforce system, but they also funded Right to Start, an initiative to support entrepreneurs from underserved communities, and built networks connecting founders, mentors, capital, and talent.
Fortune
Builders LIVE Podcast- Episode 2: How Local Ecosystem Builders Navigate National Politics
Victor Hwang co-hosts the second episode of Technical.ly’s Builders LIVE Podcast.
Technical.ly
Chattanooga aims to open new business resource center this year
Sarah Mattson, the city's director of entrepreneurship, said the facility will be a "one-stop shop" for aspiring business owners. It will aim to give local entrepreneurs, particularly those in underserved communities, a fair shot at success.
Chattanooga Times Free Press
4 Key Policies to Lead American Renewal Through Entrepreneurship
With growing public attention on America’s economic competitiveness, one significant element has been missing from the discussion: how to grow our economy bottom-up.
Inc. Magazine
Rep. Teshka's legislation to create an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation heads to the Senate
The Indiana House of Representatives recently advanced State Representative Jake Teshka's (R-North Liberty) legislation, which created an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation to provide resources to new and young businesses and support Hoosier entrepreneurs.
Marshall County Post
Indiana House passes bill to create state agency supporting small businesses, entrepreneurs
The creation of a new state office dedicated to improving the small-business environment in Indiana was passed by members of the House on Tuesday.
Indiana Business Journal
Bill looks to establish Office of Entrepreneurship for business growth
State Representative Jonathan Warrey says the Office of Entrepreneurship would serve as a better resource provider than many current options for new businesses in North Dakota.
KXNET (Bismarck)
Rep. Warrey’s Bill, Fargo’s The Tell, & Ejaz Khan’s Film on Trafficking
North Dakota State Representative Jonathan Warrey discusses a bill he introduced to establish an Office of Entrepreneurship, designed to support business founders during their critical first five years.
Prairie Public’s Main Street Podcast
Entrepreneurship unifies: Introducing a new podcast on ecosystem building
If it feels like Americans are divided on just about every issue, take a closer look at one powerful exception: creating and growing your own business.
Technical.ly
Our Businesses Might Not Survive
Victor Hwang reports that remote work has spurred entrepreneurship.
The 21 Hats Morning Report
Builders Live: Episode 1
The first episode of our new monthly podcast features co-hosts Victor Hwang of Right to Start and others discussing the intersection of entrepreneurship and economic development, and how national trends impact local communities.
Technical.ly
Washington Republican’s bill aims to make it easier to start a business
Under the bipartisan bill, the Office of Entrepreneurship would be created to promote policies and programs for startups, collaborate with other organizations to support education and technical support, and expand access to other resources for entrepreneurs across the state.
Your State Needs an Office of Entrepreneurship
These offices can do a lot to eliminate governmental red tape and remove other barriers to our engines of job creation and economic growth.
Governing
Prioritizing entrepreneurship in the new year
Right to Start's Alison Williams: “Policymakers can play a pivotal role in that regard by doing three things."
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