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51		Rochester, MN
52		BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH
53		Irmo, SC
54		Lawrenceburg, IN
55		Columbus, OH
56		ST PAUL, MN
57		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
58		ELMHURST, IL
59		DOYLESTOWN, PA
60		Minneapolis, MN
61		Milwaukee, WI
62		MCLEAN, VA
63		KENOSHA, WI
64		CHAMPAIGN, IL
65		KANSAS CITY, MO
66		SALT LAKE CITY, UT
67		Redwood City, CA
68		NIWOT, CO
69		BATON ROUGE, LA
70		PORTLAND, OR
71		OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
72		Oakland, CA
73		Wenatchee, WA
74		GULFPORT, MS
75		SAN CARLOS, CA
76		PHOENIX, AZ
77		CALIFORNIA, MO
78		Atlanta, GA
79		LOUISVILLE, MS
80		SAN FRANCISCO, CA
81		DENVER, CO
82		ATLANTA, GA
83		Aubrey, TX
84		ATLANTA, GA
85		Spokane, WA
86		Houston, TX
87		LITTLE ROCK, AR
88		New Olreans, LA
89		HOUSTON, TX
90		OAKLAND, CA
91		LAKEWOOD, CO
92		OLYMPIA, WA
93		SARATOGA, CA
94		TALLAHASSEE, FL
95		CONYERS, GA
96		SANTA FE, NM
97		SHREVEPORT, LA
98		CHINO HILLS, CA
99		Kansas City, MO
100		KANSAS CITY, MO

believes that there should be zero barriers to entrepreneurship in Rochester. supports entrepreneurs with navigation, education, events, and storytelling to help foster an inclusive, diverse, and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

To serve as a resource a catalyst long-lasting sustainable progress which contributes to community vitality economic growth. We accomplish our purpose through operating supporting educational programs in science business.

TO TEACH ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO YOUTH

The is a nonprofit organization that provides educational programming focused on leadership, entrepreneurship and career development. The also works with the business community to develop and administer workforce development opportunities.

To support societal innovation and betterment by education and supporting individuals and organizations in the area of social entrepreneurship.

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR ENTREPRENEURS IDENTIFYING AS WOMEN, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC), AND LGBTQ+ IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PREJUDICE AND DISCRIMINATION IN THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM.

WE CONNECT ENTREPRENEURS WITH PHILANTHROPISTS TO ACCELERATE BUSINESS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES. WE SERVE SOCIAL INVESTORS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS.

The Corporation may engage in any activities permissible under Section 501(c)(3). Its principal mission is to educate and develop women entrepreneurs, with emphasis on women who are from or who will serve low-income and underserved communities.

SUPPORT EARLY STAGE STARTUPS

Providing business development experts and case manager to assist minority business owners grow their businesses including through collaborations and conventions. Provide grant funds to Black and minority business owners. Connect minority businesses to venture and other capital opportunities.

The builds inclusive and just economies for communities of color through strategies that support entrepreneurship, wellness, workplace inclusion, and economic empowerment.

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.

SUPPORTS SCHOLARLY RESEARCH TEACHING ABOUT AUTHORS IDEAS OF FREE MARKET,ENTREPRENEURRSHIP,INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS,INDIVIDUAK RESPONSIBUILTY,LIMITED GOVERNMENT PEACE. IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROGRAMS,RESEARCH ACTIVITIES AT UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

TO INCREASE THE PRODUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE GREATER KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BY APPLYING INNOVATIVE, ENERGY-EFFICIENT, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AS WELL AS TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH LOCAL CITIES AND THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, FOR-PROFIT , FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS TO LIFT UP LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WHICH ULTIMATELY BENEFITS ALL IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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.

Finreach Solutions Private Limited - To extend credit access to low-income, underserved micro-entrepreneurs and micro-enterprises in India

joins with other organizations to eradicate poverty through entrepreneurial training.

THE INCUBATION IS COMPRISED OF THE STATES PREMIER INCUBATORS AND IS FOCUSED ON ENHANCING THE GROWTH AND DIVERSIFICATION OF BUSINESSES AND ECONOMY IN .

SEEKS TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES UNDER SERVED INDIVIDUALS THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR THE BENEFIT THE GREATER COMMUNITY.

EDUCATING, MENTORING AND COACHING WOMEN WHO ARE SEEKING EDUCATION ON THE PROCESS AND FRAMEWORK OF PUBLIC POLICY TRAINING AND TO ACQUIRE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS TO HELP START AND GROW A BUSINESS.

HARNESSING MICRO ENTREPRENEURS TO DELIVER HEALTH EDUCATION AND LIFE-CHANGING PRODUCTS.

Provide assistance to widows and orphans in Burundi Africa through financial assistance home building and microenterprise development

TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITIES WHICH PROVIDE SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING FOR THE WORKFORCE AND SPECIAL NEED RESIDENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ADD/RETAIN JOBS IN THE OR THAT CREATE ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES.

TO END EXTREME POVERTY IN RURAL AFRICA THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.

MISSION OF . VICTORIA FOUNDATION IS TO INVOLVE COMMUNITY TO INCREASE RESOURCES WHICH WILL IMPROVE CONDITIONS IN AREAS OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION/SCHOLARSHIP, ARTS/CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE/FAITH BASED INITIATIVES THROUGH USE OF MICRO GRANTS, NONPROFIT INCUBATORS AND DONOR ADVISED FUNDS.

THE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (MRED) STRIVES TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE . THE CREATION OF NEW JOBS AND RETENTION OF THOSE ON HAND ARE VITAL TO THE GROWTH OF OUR REGION. MRED SEEKS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND CREATE AN OVERALL PROSPERITY FOR THE COMMUNITIES WITHIN .

To empower and mobilize at-risk youth through entrepreneurial education, academic instruction, cultural enrichment, and provide necessary resources that will enable them to achieve social and academic success.

TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE, CREATE AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR THE COMMON GOOD OF COUNTY, MS AND TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS FOR DONATIONS TO PROMOTE AND MARKET THE AND FOR RELIEF IN REGUARD TO ANY FEDERAL OR STATE DECLARED DISASTER.

PROVIDE ENTREPRENEURS WITH ACCESS TO CAPITAL, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE and NETWORKS TO INCREASE THEIR INCOME and BUILD ASSETS.

PEOPLE ARE UNSTOPPABLE FORCES. LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE REAL AND SOMETIMES OVERWHELMING, YET THEY SHOULD NOT DETERMINE WHAT WE CAN DO IN THE PRESENT OR BE IN THE FUTURE. WE BELIEVE EVERYONE SHOULD BE FREE TO MAKE CHOICES TO ACTIVATE THE POSSIBLE. RMMFI CREATES THE SPACE FOR COMMUNITIES AND PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO REALIZE THEIR UNIQUE POTENTIAL THROUGH THE POWER OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO ELEVATE MORE EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS THAT IMPROVE EQUALITY AND BUILD TRUST IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR. THE PUSHES ATLANTA TO BE A SMART, EQUITABLE, AND ENGAGED CITY BY INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN IDEAS, SUPPORTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES, AND ENGAGING PEOPLE IN DIALOGUE AND ACTION. WE DO THIS BY SUPPORTING AND INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO ARE ALREADY ON THE GROUND WITH PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THAT MAKE THE PUBLIC SECTOR MORE EFFECTIVE, INNOVATIVE, AND PARTICIPATORY. WE HOST PROGRAMS COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS AT ALL STAGES, BUT WE FOCUS OUR INVESTMENTS ON EARLY STAGE, UNTESTED PROJECTS.

To provide a safe happy healthy community that works to empower propel our special needs citizens their families to their fullest potential. We serve our valued clients by providing horseback vocational training entrepreneurial opportunities.

WAS CREATED TO SOLVE REALLY BIG PROBLEMS IN HEALTHCARE BY CONNECTING SOCIALENTREPRENEURS AND INNOVATIVE ORGANIZATIONS TO SOURCES OF CAPITAL, STRATEGIC PARTNERS, TECHNOLOGYSOLUTIONS AND SERVANT LEADERS SO THAT THEY ARE MORE EFFECTIVE AT SAVING LIVES, SAVING MONEY ANDHAVING A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT. IN THE U.S., PARTNERS WITH LEADING HEALTHCARE INNOVATORS TOSERVE THE INDIGENT AND UNINSURED, WOUNDED WARRIORS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY,CREATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN, AND HELP VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING. OUTSIDETHE U.S., IS WORKING ON HUMAN RIGHTS, PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, FOOD FOR MALNOURISHEDCHILDREN, THE DISTRIBUTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS AND THE CREATION OF SCHOOLS, HOUSING, AND HEALTHCLINICS IN COMMUNITIES WITH EXTREME POVERTY.

We provide education, tools, resources, and support to empower individuals, non-government agencies, and/or entrepreneurs in developing countries toward economic development for improved communities.

is a collaborative charitable community initiative to educate, equip, and empower minority business entrepreneurs, professionals, and owners to help secure business opportunities and facilitate the growth and prosperity of their business.

To grow entreprenuers through training, coaching, and mentoring to create business that integrates profits, job creation and community development

Provide training, investment, and start-up support to new and existing organizations dedicated to improving schooling in the United States.

LEVERAGES ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DRIVE IMPACT AT SCALE. IT SUPPORTS ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE BUILDING SOLUTIONS IN THREE CORE THEMATIC AREAS - SUSTAINABILITY, FINANCIAL HEALTH, AND THE FUTURE OF WORK; AND DRIVES IMPACT AT SCALE BY DEMOCRATIZING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, LOOKING BEYOND EQUITY, AND ENABLING INCLUSIVE CAPITAL. TO EXECUTE ITS MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DISPERSED TEAMS IN BANGALORE, INDIA; MUMBAI, INDIA; NAIROBI, KENYA; MEXICO CITY, MEXICO; LONDON, UK; AND ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

TO HELP UNDERREPRESENTED ENTREPRENEURS PLAN, LAUNCH AND GROW BUSINESSES THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO CAPITAL.

We provide college scholarships to graduating high school seniors continuing on to post-secondary education.

OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF STRONG AND EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS. WE DO THIS THROUGH: BUILDING A COALITION OF ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES AND INDIVIDUALS DEDICATED TO DEVELOPMENT; PROVIDING LEADERSHIP TO THE VOICE OF PRACTITIONERS; PROMOTING AS A VIABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TOOL; SUPPORTING THE CAPASITY OF SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS IN PROVIDING; SELF-EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND ASSISTANCE, ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND MICRO-LENDING, BUSINESS CREATION AND EXPANSION SUPPORT, JOB CREATION, ECONOMIC SEL-SUFFICIENCY AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION.

TO CREATE IMPROVED LIVELIHOOODS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND MARGINALIZED POOR THROUGH A CHAIN OF LINKAGE CENTERS WHICH OFFER IN-DEPTH TRAINING IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO DEVELOP SKILLED PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS.

To revitalize urban communities by providing strategic programs that promote economic development create jobs, through social services, , entrepreneurial ventures.

THE INTERACTIVE VEHICLE PROGRAM ENHANCES THE UNDERSTANDING ENTREPRENEURSHIP, COMPUTER SKILLS; HEALTHY EATING/EXERCISE LESSONS AND PROVIDES AWARENESS HOW TO FIND AND KEEP A JOB AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.

IMPACT NETWORK SANTA FE OVER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, (JLF) HAS SPEARHEADED THIS PROGRAM IN THE SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO REGION FOCUSED ON INTERCONNECTING, EDUCATING, AND PARTNERSHIP BUILDING WITH KEY LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAKEHOLDERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A STRONG SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURIAL AND IMPACT INVESTING ECOSYSTEM FOR GROWING WHOLE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WEALTH IN THE REGION. THIS INITIATIVE HAS BEEN SUPPORTED BY JLF THROUGH A MIXTURE OF DIRECT OPERATIONAL EXPENSES, CONTRACTED CONSULTANTS, AND GRANT-MAKING. IN 2019, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES WERE SUPPORTED UNDER THIS PROGRAM: O SANTA FE INTEGRATIVE CAPITAL HOMELESS FIRST INITIATIVE: THIS INITIATIVE WAS COMMISSIONED BY JLF WITH THE GOAL OF FACILITATING KEY LOCAL LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND PHILANTHROPIC SECTORS IN IDENTIFYING AND DEVELOPING A VIABLE, HOMELESS FIRST HOUSING PROJECT ONE THAT COULD HELP ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN THE REGION AND SE

TO PROMOTE SHORT PRODUCTIONS IN THE LOCAL AREA BY HAVING AN ANNUAL CONTEST. THE CONTEST INVITES ALL INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO SHOOT A SHORT CENTERED IN THE SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY AREA WITH WINNERS RECEIVING GRANTS AND PRIZES. ALSO, THE , . SUPPORTS OTHER LOCAL ACTIVITIES BY HAVING ADDITIONAL CONTESTS/FESTIVALS: LOUISIANA STARTUP , LOUISIANA MUSIC AND THE LOUISIANA FOOD .

THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED A COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH INTENTIONS OF OPERATING A FOOD MARKET TO ADDRESS THE FOOD DESERT ISSUES IN POMONA, CALIFORNIA. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PARTNER WITH LOCAL FARMERS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL FOOD AND ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, A GELATO, COFFEE, AND SANDWICH SHOP WILL OPERATE WHILE BEING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR FOR MINORITY AND WOMEN RESIDENTS TO LAUNCH BUSINESSES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PLANS TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND TUTORING FOR THE COMMUNITY.

THE YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM (YEP) DEVELOPS A STRONG COMMUNITY OF TALENTED YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS IN GREATER KC WHO SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROWTH OF THE COMMUNITY.

FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE K.C. MO. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT and OTHER ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF THE PROVIDE FINANCING TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN K.C.MO CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT and OTHER ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS OF THE .

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