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IMO, mentorship is one of the best ways to fast track your journey. So if you're a food entrepreneur of color that's exactly what Hot Bread Kitchen wants to help you do. Share this because you might know someone who'd love this type of mentorship. I know I would love a mentor in the hotel/food video production world.

Right to Start Founder and CEO Victor W. Hwang was quoted today by the Detroit Regional Chamber. At the Mackinac Policy Conference that wrapped up yesterday, Victor discussed the challenges that entrepreneurs face, including childcare, education, and healthcare, with a particular focus on the lack of supportive policies for small businesses. 82% of entrepreneurs believe the government favors big businesses over them, underscoring the need for a comprehensive approach to support small businesses. 🤝 Despite these hurdles, there is strong bipartisan support to improve the business environment. Victor told the audience, “People across both parties [want entrepreneurs to succeed] … there are people that have seen how the system doesn’t work. ...It’s just very powerful to see. And often, they’ll say 'This is the first time we’ve worked so closely on things together.'” 🏁 Read the full debrief here: https://lnkd.in/eKkPzTJE Song Foundation #MPC24 #LetUsStart #BuildYourDreams #entrepreneurship

Let’s celebrate small businesses! #shopsmall #shoplocal #dcsmallbusinessweek #dcsmallbusinesses #Ledcsmallbusinesses

Small businesses are the heartbeat of local communities, and their success is intricately linked to the prosperity of the neighborhoods they serve. By focusing on California-based businesses owned by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, we recognize the transformative power of supporting businesses deeply rooted in their communities. A thriving small business sector doesn't just benefit individual entrepreneurs; it has a ripple effect, bringing positive change to the wider community. It creates job opportunities, fosters economic resilience, and contributes to the cultural vibrancy of neighborhoods. When local businesses prosper, so do the communities they call home. If you know a Black or Latinx small business owner in the Bay Area who is interest in taking their company to the next level, have them apply to our upcoming business incubator: https://hubs.ly/Q02hVNLd0

Dean Isaac McCoy, of the School of Business Entrepreneurship and CIS, is featured in a Rolling Out article. Check out this wonderful piece about empowering communities, bridging higher education and economic development, and more. https://lnkd.in/e4NH47dH

Parenting and entrepreneurship are both transformative and highly demanding journeys, and many Activate Fellows embark on them simultaneously. How do they balance both? How do the roles of science entrepreneur and parent intersect and even complement one another? Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02mr9Tz0

Step onto the pathway to entrepreneurial success! 🚀 Our HND in Business program is thoughtfully crafted to spark your entrepreneurial spirit. Let's delve into how this journey can turn your dreams into reality. 💼✨  #EntrepreneurialJourney #HNDSuccess

How can you get started in small business entrepreneurship (SMB ETA)? Look around your local community. There are business owners everywhere who earn a solid income and directly impact their communities. Most of them are not business titans; they're everyday people committed to doing the best they can for their customers and employees. Get out there and meet them! Learn about their businesses and industries. See what the day-to-day of operating really looks like. Then, take the plunge.

Ignite your passion in a program designed to lead immigrants and minorities to explore business ideas in the U.S market. Exploring Entrepreneurship takes you on an interactive journey of reading, research, and discussion, enabling you to plan and analyze your entrepreneurial vision by creating a thoroughly researched and tested Business Plan. Next cohort begins May 2 https://vist.ly/xgg7

What's one skill you're currently working on to level up your entrepreneurial game? Continuous improvement is the name of the game! Let's talk about the skills we're honing to elevate our entrepreneurial journey. 📈 #SkillDevelopment #EntrepreneurGrowth