Mackinac Policy Conference: 2024 Agenda
Michigan has lost its competitive advantage in building the next wave of high-growth and high-wage businesses. This session will explore the urgent need for equitable action and share potential policy solutions to position Michigan, once again, as the Innovation Hub of the Midwest and America’s Scale-up State.
Detroit Regional Chamber
DBusiness Daily Update: Arsenal of Democracy’ Lager to Launch Memorial Day Weekend, and More
The panel, “Making Michigan a High-Growth, High-Wage State,” features Michigan’s Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Victor Hwang, founder and CEO of Right to Start. The session will be moderated by Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press editorial page editor.
DBusiness
Noncompete ban could boost startup growth, entrepreneurship advocates say
Jason Wiens, coalition director for Next Missouri, an entrepreneurship advocacy group, said the decision highlighted the drawbacks of noncompetes and brought added attention to the issue.
Missouri Business Alert
NWABJ Report for 5.5.24 with Jeannette Collins
A 10-minute podcast interview with Right to Start’s Heartland Coalition Manager Jeannette Balleza Collins.
Northwest Arkansas Business Journal
CNBC Names Neil Kane to its Disruptor 50 Academic Advisory Board
Neil Kane, a Right to Start Ambassador, is recognized for his work.
CNBC
OPINION: UNM Rainforest expanding the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Albuquerque
University of New Mexico’s Lisa Kuuttila: The entrepreneurial ecosystem in Albuquerque and New Mexico is expanding dramatically with major strides recently unfolding.
Albuquerque Journal
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
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
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
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
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
Revolution’s Steve Case Says We Need to Double Down on Entrepreneurship
The state of American entrepreneurship holds great promise, but Revolution founder Steve Case reminded lawmakers on Thursday that it’s important for the country to not grow complacent.
Inc. Magazine
New State Models Emerging For Fostering Entrepreneurship
The NGA Center for Best Practices hosted a webinar, New State Models Emerging for Fostering Entrepreneurship, bringing together Governors’ economic development advisors from across the nation to hear updates about these two state approaches and to learn about a nationwide grassroots campaign to advocate entrepreneur-friendly policy.
National Governors Association
Bridging Innovation Week Interview: Victor Hwang
Victor Hwang shares his personal journey that continues to inspire his work.
West Virginia Department of Commerce
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
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
Jason Grill of Right to Start at ALEC's 50th Annual Meeting in Orlando
Jason Grill, Director of Government Affairs for Right to Start, sits down with Catherine Mortenson to talk about his recent work in promoting small businesses and expanding entrepreneurship opportunities.
American Legislative Exchange Council
The Power of Entrepreneurship to Fortify Democracy
We invite you to join our fantastic panelists, Donna Harris, Victor Hwang, and Hilary Crow, to discover how the spirit of entrepreneurship can pave the way for change in all facets of our life.
Builders + Backers
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
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