Nevada first state to sign ‘Right to Start’ efforts embracing entrepreneurism
When Governor Joe Lombardo signed AB77, Nevada made history by becoming the first state in the nation to sign ‘Right to Start’ legislation.
Nevada Government’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
Is Entrepreneurship A Human Right? This Longtime Champion Believes It Should Be.
Victor Hwang, a former vice president at the Kauffman Foundation, launched the nonprofit Right to Start in January 2020 to achieve a lofty mission: He wants to make the freedom and ability to pursue one’s entrepreneurial dreams a basic human right, up alongside the rights to speak and worship freely.
New Builders Dispatch
Supporting the Right to Start
Three years ago, SCN Member Victor Hwang launched a new initiative and organization based on a single, but powerful premise: Everyone has the right to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams… a Right to Start.
Startup Champions Network
Leveling the Playing Field with Right to Start
Raleigh Founded's recent partner, Right to Start, is fighting for your right to pursue your dreams, build a business, earn a living. We dive into their efforts to unleash entrepreneurial opportunity for everyone.
Founded Connect
Emerging Now: The Legislative Reform Movement for Entrepreneurs
It's time that entrepreneurs and small-business owners had advocates in government who appreciate the crucial role that new companies play in our society.
Inc. Magazine
Business Friendly Cities: How Modern One-Stop Shops Foster Business Success
When we survey local governments, there is near consensus: It is not easy for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses. On the one hand, entrepreneurs are told that they are welcome and desired, while on the other, they face delays and complications when working with their local government.
National League of Cities
North Carolina bill aims to get main street startups tax deferrals
A new bill introduced in the North Carolina Senate is intended to make it easier to start new businesses in the state.
TRIANGLEINNO
Photo Credit - David Purtell
Arkansas should make entrepreneurship for women a priority
According to research from Boston Consulting Group, the global economy could experience up to a $5 trillion boost if female entrepreneurs received as much funding as male entrepreneurs. So begins the section on entrepreneurship in the “Report of the 2022 Arkansas Women’s Commission: Analyzing the Role of Arkansas Women in the Labor Market and Economy
Talk Business & Politics
The FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete agreements matches what voters want
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed on Jan. 5 to ban noncompete clauses, “which hurt workers and harm competition.
The Hill
What’s Cooking? How Shared Kitchens Can Boost Local Entrepreneurship
There is a shortage of shared food facilities nationwide. Addressing that need is vital to new-business growth, and local governments have a major role to play.
Governing
How Design Thinking Can Help Lower the Poverty Rate
West Virginia has one of the five highest poverty rates in the nation and among the four highest rates of household hunger. But there's a new spark of hope, as one of its native sons - a former Fortune 500 CEO in Silicon Valley - has returned and introduced design thinking as a way to solve tough problems.
Inc. Magazine
The State of American Entrepreneurship is Strong
Victor Hwang’s road trip through America's Heartland reveals entrepreneurial optimism.
Inc. Magazine
A New Study Shows a Strong Belief in Entrepreneurship Among Most Americans
Amid political polarization intensified by the coming midterm elections, a new bipartisan survey of American voters reveals a surprising unity.
Inc. Magazine
More Americans Are Embracing Entrepreneurship
During the pandemic, business starts surged. New data adds more to the story.
Times of Entrepreneurship
Building New Mexico's tech ecosystem: One-on-one with Elizabeth Kuuttila of UNM Rainforest Innovations
“The city of Albuquerque and Rainforest Innovations are partners with Right to Start … [that will] culminate in a summit this fall... We're going to be making some recommendations to the Legislature about simple things that could be done.” Photo Credit: UNM Rainforest Innovations
New Mexico Inno
Nashville entrepreneurship program to graduate 150 students
Corner to Corner, a local faith-based nonprofit organization, has announced that 150 students are graduating Tuesday from The Academy, a 10-week entrepreneurship training program. The organization helps entrepreneurs plan, start and grow their businesses by teaching them different skills. Photo Credit: Nashville Post
NashvillePost
'Amazing': The Academy entrepreneur program hosts largest graduation yet in Nashville
The Academy, an entrepreneur program designed to benefit low-income communities, held its largest graduation yet on Tuesday with 150 graduates. Photo Credit: Logan Washburn
The Tennessean
Make the process of starting a business less paralyzing
Right to Start Advocates Irma Chavez and Daymara Baker highlighted progress by the City of Fayetteville towards removing regulatory barriers for local entrepreneurs, then outlined three steps that all communities can take towards similar progress.
Talk Business & Politics
University students win big at the 2022 Pitch Deck Competition
After an inspiring evening at the Lobo Rainforest Building, five university students went home with cash prizes after pitching their innovative business and startup ideas to an audience of supporters, investors, and business community.
University of New Mexico
ABQ can make farmers markets dynamic pipelines for small business
Farmers’ markets offer spectacular food and other local products, and they provide an extraordinary vehicle for promoting new business growth. That latter role is often overlooked when it should be more highly prized by local policymakers.
Albuquerque Journal