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New national leadership role for Matt Haggman 
Local News Guest User 4/26/24 Local News Guest User 4/26/24

New national leadership role for Matt Haggman 

Matt Haggman, a longtime leader in the Miami tech community who most recently led Opportunity Miami for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council, has taken on a national role as Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer for Right to Start.

Refresh Miami 

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Jeannette Balleza Collins joins national nonprofit Right to Start 
Local News Guest User 4/25/24 Local News Guest User 4/25/24

Jeannette Balleza Collins joins national nonprofit Right to Start 

Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing entrepreneurship, has hired Jeannette Balleza Collins of Fayetteville to lead initiatives in America’s heartland.

Talk Business & Politics 

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New Data on Entrepreneurship in West Virginia Shows 13% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides Snapshot County by County 
Local News Guest User 4/19/24 Local News Guest User 4/19/24

New Data on Entrepreneurship in West Virginia Shows 13% Growth in Microbusinesses and Provides 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.

WV Business Link 

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Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York
Local News Guest User 4/19/24 Local News Guest User 4/19/24

Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York

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.

WV Business Link 

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Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York
Local News Guest User 4/16/24 Local News Guest User 4/16/24

Entrepreneurship’s vital role in economic development for upstate New York

Right to Start Ambassador Christa Ouederkirk Franzi: Entrepreneurs are our very best problem-solvers, which is why entrepreneurship is vital to the Capital Region, to New York, and to the nation.

The New York Real Estate Journal 

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Bridging Innovation Week Interview: Victor Hwang 
Local News Guest User 4/9/24 Local News Guest User 4/9/24

Bridging Innovation Week Interview: Victor Hwang 

Victor Hwang shares his personal journey that continues to inspire his work. 

West Virginia Department of Commerce 

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Victor W. Hwang To Keynote 2024 WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington
Local News Guest User 3/19/24 Local News Guest User 3/19/24

Victor W. Hwang To Keynote 2024 WV Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington

West Virginia has an enormous opportunity to lead the nation in advancing entrepreneurship statewide, said Victor Hwang. 

West Virginia Business Link 

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Right to Start's Courtney Zaugg: Entrepreneurship should be a higher priority for Hoosiers
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Right to Start's Courtney Zaugg: Entrepreneurship should be a higher priority for Hoosiers

Right to Start’s Courtney Zaugg: “Entrepreneurship is a win-win for Indiana. It should be a higher priority for all Hoosiers.”

Indianapolis Business Journal 

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Rep. Jake Teshka: Free markets drive tech economy, not intervention 
Local News Guest User 2/9/24 Local News Guest User 2/9/24

Rep. Jake Teshka: Free markets drive tech economy, not intervention 

 A commentary by Indiana Re. Jake Teshka that includes remarks on Right to Start: “In the 2024 legislative session, I authored legislation that supports the Right to Start national framework by encouraging the facilitation of new-business creation throughout the state and building a culture of entrepreneurship.”

Indianapolis Business Journal 

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Wendy Dant Chesser: Indiana should support ‘right to start’ efforts 
Local News Guest User 2/9/24 Local News Guest User 2/9/24

Wendy Dant Chesser: Indiana should support ‘right to start’ efforts 

 A commentary by the legislative committee co-chair of the Indiana Economic Development Association, advocating for Right to Start legislation: “While overall our climate favors entrepreneurs, Hoosier legislators and executives can do more to foster successful entrepreneurial ambitions.”

Indianapolis Business Journal 

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Should Indiana Ease Regulations on Startups
Local News Guest User 2/9/24 Local News Guest User 2/9/24

Should Indiana Ease Regulations on Startups

A bill this session would have supported the so-called Right to Start national framework. Could it help entrepreneurship start popping?

Indianapolis Business Journal’sForefront 

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OPINION: Entrepreneurship can enhance the Las Vegas economy 
Local News Guest User 2/6/24 Local News Guest User 2/6/24

OPINION: Entrepreneurship can enhance the Las Vegas economy 

Right to Start Ambassador Heather Brown: “Fostering an environment conducive to entrepreneurship is a collective responsibility that benefits all Nevadans. It's not just a passive endeavor; it requires active engagement.”

The Nevada Independent 

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OPINION: Entrepreneurship’s stature is growing in the greater Sacramento region 
Local News Guest User 2/1/24 Local News Guest User 2/1/24

OPINION: Entrepreneurship’s stature is growing in the greater Sacramento region 

Right to Start Ambassador Cameron Law: “Three major developments in the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship in greater Sacramento underscore its growing stature within economic development.”

Sacramento Inno 

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Business owner: Savannah needs to do more to foster entrepreneurship 
Local News Guest User 1/31/24 Local News Guest User 1/31/24

Business owner: Savannah needs to do more to foster entrepreneurship 

Right to Start Advocate Kewaan Drayton: Savannah has extraordinary potential when it comes to entrepreneurship, but its global ranking for entrepreneurship has dropped significantly. It’s time to maximize that potential, as young businesses nationally create most job growth.

Savannah Morning News 

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Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders 
Local News Guest User 1/26/24 Local News Guest User 1/26/24

Economic development chief leads discussion on concerns of Elko business leaders 

Today, the Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) met with local business owners in Elko, Nevada. Four key issues facing businesss owners were highlighted.

Elko (NV) Daily Free Press 

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Viewpoint: Free markets drive Indiana’s tech economy, not government intervention 
Local News Guest User 1/23/24 Local News Guest User 1/23/24

Viewpoint: Free markets drive Indiana’s tech economy, not government intervention 

 An op-ed by State Rep. Jake Teshka, in which he writes about authoring legislation in 2024 thatsupports the Right to Start national framework.

South Bend (IN) Tribune 

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Pursuing MLK’s dream of empowering Black entrepreneurs 
Local News Guest User 1/15/24 Local News Guest User 1/15/24

Pursuing MLK’s dream of empowering Black entrepreneurs 

Right to Start Advocate Johnnie Turnage: "I have a dream that in Michigan, entrepreneurship will be regarded as a civil right, where every individual can start a business and chart a course to success. That’s why I’ve become an Advocate for Right to Start."

Bridge Detroit 

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Advancing the Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia 
Local News Guest User 1/12/24 Local News Guest User 1/12/24

Advancing the Culture of Entrepreneurship in West Virginia 

Right to Start Advocate Ariana Shives: "Entrepreneurs are simply problem-solvers. They see something missing from the landscape – whether it’s a new store or a new application of technology – and they set out to fix it."

West Virginia BusinessLink 

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Peart Appointed Office of Entrepreneurship Director
Local News Guest User 10/10/23 Local News Guest User 10/10/23

Peart Appointed Office of Entrepreneurship Director

Kyeema Peart has been appointed as the Director of the Office of Entrepreneurship in the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).

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Kansas City Replaces Interstate Rivalry With Collaboration to Help Entrepreneurs
Local News Guest User 9/14/23 Local News Guest User 9/14/23

Kansas City Replaces Interstate Rivalry With Collaboration to Help Entrepreneurs

Once they competed to lure businesses and jobs across state lines. Now Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri, offer a new model for regional economic development.

Inc. Magazine

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