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Right to Start Applauds Indiana Governor-Elect Mike Braun on His Planned Creation of an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today applauds Indiana Governor-Elect Mike Braun on announcing his planned creation of a statewide Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Governor-Elect Braun has announced his plans for a major restructuring of Indiana’s executive branch. That restructuring includes the creation of an Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, reporting to the Secretary of Commerce.
Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Indiana Starters Coalition
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Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Indiana Starters Coalition, a Statewide Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship as a Civic Priority
Indianapolis, IN – October 10, 2024 – Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the Indiana Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority. Entrepreneurship is key to economic growth and quality of life, as young businesses create virtually all net job growth in America, and research across the 50 states shows that for every 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate, the poverty rate decreases by 2 percent.
The Indiana Starters Coalition will be advancing entrepreneurship across the state: convening entrepreneurs, identifying barriers to starting new businesses, proposing policies to remove those barriers, and engaging all communities including those that have been historically excluded.
Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition
Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a Statewide Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship as a Civic Priority
Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority. Entrepreneurship is key to economic growth and quality of life, as young businesses create virtually all net job growth in America, and research across the 50 states shows that for every 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate, the poverty rate decreases by 2 percent.
The Arkansas Starters Coalition will be advancing entrepreneurship across the state: convening entrepreneurs, identifying barriers to starting new businesses, proposing policies to remove those barriers, and engaging all communities including those that have been historically excluded.
Missouri Governor Signs Right to Start Act, Creating Office of Entrepreneurship
Governor Mike Parson has signed the Right to Start Act (SB 894 & 825), set to launch on August 28, 2024. This vital legislation, backed by a bipartisan 117-7 vote in the House and 31-1 in the Senate, aims to bolster entrepreneurship across the state.
New Data on Entrepreneurship in Michigan Shows 8.8% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides Snapshot County by County
Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, unveiled today new data on entrepreneurship in Michigan, providing a snapshot county by county. The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment.
Right to Start Appoints Jeannette Balleza Collins as its Heartland Coalition Manager for Key Impact States: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma
Right to Start Appoints Jeannette Balleza Collins as its Heartland Coalition Manager for Key Impact States: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma
Arkansas-Based Expert on Entrepreneurship Will Spearhead the National Nonprofit’s Initiatives in the Center of the Nation
New Data on Entrepreneurship in West Virginia Shows 13% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides Snapshot County by County
Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, unveiled today new data on entrepreneurship in West Virginia, providing a snapshot county by county. The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment. The findings come from Venture Forward, an ongoing research initiative by GoDaddy that analyzes the impact of more than 20 million online microbusinesses. Venture Forward provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of these entrepreneurs. The data was unveiled at the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington.
Right to Start Names Miami-Based Matt Haggman as its Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer
Right to Start Names Miami-Based Matt Haggman as its Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer
Renowned Expert on Entrepreneurship, Who Previously Had Leadership Roles at Knight Foundation and Opportunity Miami, Will Spearhead the National Nonprofit’s Initiatives to Increase Its Growth and Sustainability
Right to Start Applauds the Federal Trade Commission’s Proposed Action on Noncompete Policy to Expand Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Victor Hwang, Founder and CEO of Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization advancing entrepreneurial opportunity as a civic priority, issued today the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule, released on January 5, to “Ban Noncompete Clauses, Which Hurt Workers and Harm Competition”:
Bipartisan Public Opinion Survey Reveals Significant Insights for Growing New Businesses and Jobs in America
Few American Voters Know That New Businesses Create Most New Jobs
Right to Start Launches Entrepreneurship Initiative in Northwest Arkansas
Right To Start Launches Entrepreneurship Initiative In Northwest Arkansas
Right to Start announced today that it has launched an initiative in Northwest Arkansas to advance entrepreneurship as a community priority. Funded by the Walton Family Foundation, the initiative will advance entrepreneurship as a community priority and create a model for the nation.
Right to Start Names Arkansas-Based Entrepreneur Kim Lane as Chief Operating Officer
Right to Start announced today that it has appointed Kim Lane as Chief Operating Officer.
Kim will oversee implementation of Right to Start’s initiatives to advance entrepreneurship as a priority in communities nationwide.
Andrew Yang Talks About the Vital Importance of Entrepreneurship to America’s Economic Recovery
Q & A session with entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang
Andrew talks about entrepreneurship – and its vital importance to America’s economic recovery – with Victor Hwang, Founder & CEO of Right to Start.
Right to Start Issues A “Field Guide For Policymakers”
The Field Guide Recommends Policies at the Federal, State, and Local Levels to Expand Entrepreneurship, which is Essential to Economic Recovery Nationwide
Entrepreneurship is essential to America’s economic recovery and should be prioritized by every community in the nation. The Field Guide recommends policies needed at the federal, state, and local levels to expand entrepreneurial opportunity.
Right to Start Releases “Start Show” Episode Focusing on Peoria
Right to Start, released the second episode of its video series on YouTube called “The Start Show” hosted by Victor Hwang, Founder and CEO of Right to Start.
The episode focuses on Peoria, IL, and the ongoing efforts of entrepreneurs (“starters”) and policymakers to enhance entrepreneurship in this quintessential Midwest center of agriculture and manufacturing renowned for being a bellwether for product appeal: Will it play in Peoria?
$10 Billion Expansion of SBIC Crucial to US Economic Recovery
Victor Hwang released the following nonpartisan statement in support of inclusion in the next phase of federal coronavirus relief of a $10 billion expansion of the Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) as well as other SBIC improvements, as was proposed in the Phase IV relief bill unveiled on Capitol Hill yesterday.
SBIC is the Small Business Administration’s fund to develop new funds (including private equity and venture capital) that invest in small business creation and growth.
Right to Start Launches National Movement
We’re Launching a Movement to Advance Entrepreneurship as a Community Priority at a Time of Enormous Economic Need Across America
Entrepreneurship has long been viewed as a solitary endeavor – the lone starter in a basement or garage. Right to Start’s vision is to transform America so that all communities prioritize entrepreneurship, clearing away obstacles to ensure that every American has an equal right to start and a level playing field on which to embark.
