Daily Newscast for Wednesday, August 14, 2024
A new statewide nonprofit aims to boost entrepreneurship in Arkansas.
Little Rock Public Radio
Arkansas Starters Coalition brings entrepreneurs together
Organizations have come together from across the state to form the Arkansas Starters Coalition.
KFSM-TV (CBS) (NW Arkansas)
New entrepreneurship coalition meets in Springdale
Entrepreneurs in Arkansas have a new supporter with the creation of the Arkansas Starters Coalition.
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Arkansas Starters Coalition kicks off in Springdale
The 12-member coalition will advance entrepreneurship across the state, convene entrepreneurs, identify barriers to starting new businesses, propose policies to remove those barriers, and engage communities
Talk Business & Politics
NEVADA VIEWS: Nevada leads way on entrepreneurship
Nevada’s Right to Start Act demonstrates our state’s unwavering commitment to removing barriers and empowering individuals to take charge of their entrepreneurial journeys.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
This nonprofit wants to break down barriers for entrepreneurs — with help from U.S. policymakers
In Hwang’s view, entrepreneurship is critical for job growth, inequality, wealth creation, and helping the U.S. maintain its competitive edge in the world.
GeekWire
A Quiet Bipartisan Momentum Grows to Support Entrepreneurship
Even in these politically divided times, new polling shows strong bipartisan interest in helping founders start and grow companies.
Inc. Magazine
Las Vegas sets the stage for thriving entrepreneurship
Right to Start Ambassador Heather Brown: “Las Vegas’ geographical advantage is a benefit for startup founders who crave a high quality of life while still having easy access to the Silicon Valley ecosystem.”
Las Vegas Sun
Victor Hwang on the Big Picture: Your Right to Start
By initiating round tables and cross-country road trips, Victor is meeting and teaching entrepreneurs across the nation how to work with their local governments to inform change.
Innovate Fort Worth
Made in America: Episode 1 of Season 5
Ohio, once a flyover state, is experiencing a resurgence of small businesses that are helping revive their state’s economy and put it on the path to redemption.
GoDaddy
Springdale hosts panel for new and diverse entrepreneurs
The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and is “targeted toward the new, diverse, and creative food & beverage entrepreneur or small business owner,” according to a news release.
Emerging U.S. Models to Foster Entrepreneurship Through Policy
Chief Government Affairs Officer Jason Grill presents at GEC+ Puerto Rico on emerging U.S. models to foster entrepreneurship through policy.
Global Economic Conference
Making the case for entrepreneurship in an election season
Right to Start’s Chief Operating Officer Kim Lane: “Now is the time to make clear to all candidates for office that entrepreneurship matters. Now is the time to underscore that Americans want the chance to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams.”
Talk Business & Politics
Second State joins Right to Start initiative
It makes sense that the second state to join the relatively new movement was the Show-Me State. That occurred last week when Gov. Mike Parson signed the Right to Start Act (SB 894 and 825)
Teknovation.biz
Parson signs several bills into law Tuesday
SB 894 establishes the Right to Start Act in Missouri.
FOX23 NOW (Cape Girardeau, MO)
Missouri to Reduce Government Hoops for Business Startups, Create Office of Entrepreneurship
Missouri will soon be one of only four states with a program that is designed to reduce the government hoops that startup businesses are required to jump through.
MissouriNet
Missouri to create ‘Office of Entrepreneurship,’ prioritize access for emerging ventures
Newly signed legislation — part of a nationwide Right to Start initiative with roots in Kansas City — is expected to boost starters across Missouri, advocates said this week, and reflects broad public and bipartisan support for eliminating barriers for new entrepreneurs and overlooked business owners.
Startland News
Missouri Gov. Parson signed 9 bills into law on Tuesday
SB 894 establishes the Right to Start Act in Missouri.
KSPR-TV (Springfield, MO)
The Shift: What's new in NWA's entrepreneurship scene
Food tech and business development consulting company Cureate will hold a diverse entrepreneurship panel and breakfast at The Medium in Springdale on Saturday, June 29.
Axios NW Arkansas
Report: Oakland County has Largest Number of Microbusinesses in Michigan
Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, has unveiled new data on entrepreneurship in Michigan, providing a snapshot county by county.
DBusiness Magazine