Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today released three playbooks as part of “America the Entrepreneurial,” the national campaign to renew America’s entrepreneurial promise as the 250^th anniversary of the world’s greatest startup approaches in 2026.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, launched last night the Michigan Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship. The Coalition will advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority across the state: educating civic and government leaders about removing barriers to starting and growing businesses, increasing public awareness of how entrepreneurship drives economic growth, and fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration and connection.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, launched last night the California Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship. The coalition held an evening launch event – titled “Unlocking Entrepreneurial Opportunity for All” – at Connect Labs by Wexford in Sacramento, CA. Speaking at the launch event were Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, former Director of CalOSBA (California Office of the Small Business Advocate); Victor W. Hwang, Founder and CEO of Right to Start; and Clair Whitmer, Acting Director of CalOSBA.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the New York Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship. The Coalition will advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority across the state: convening entrepreneurs, identifying barriers to starting new businesses, and engaging all communities including those that have been historically excluded.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the North Carolina Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship. The coalition held a launch event this morning at Raleigh Founded in Gateway Plaza.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today announced that it is expanding its organizational presence in North Carolina to advance entrepreneurship statewide. As part of the expanded presence, a newly appointed Coalition Manager will focus on creating and energizing a statewide coalition to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship for all North Carolinians.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today announced a third Co-Chair of the National Entrepreneurship Leaders Network (NELN), the first-ever network to unite state leaders of Offices of Entrepreneurship and/or similarly tasked agencies advancing new models of public support for entrepreneurship. NELN cultivates opportunities for these state leaders to connect, share, and learn, helping them strengthen their work regionally and drive impact nationally.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the Missouri Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to enhance the landscape of entrepreneurship. The coalition held a launch event this morning at the Keystone Innovation District in Kansas City, Mo. The coalition is composed of seven initial member organizations: Back2KC, Cortex, E-Factory, Keystone Innovation District, LaunchKC, NextMO, and Right to Start. 

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today announced that it is expanding its organizational presence in Missouri to advance entrepreneurship statewide. The expanded presence includes a Coalition Manager and an Advocate, who will focus on creating and energizing a statewide coalition engaged in enhancing the landscape of entrepreneurship across Missouri. The coalition will be launched with an event in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday, September 11^th – at 9:30 am at the Keystone Innovation District.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, today announced the launch of “America the Entrepreneurial” – a national campaign to renew our nation’s entrepreneurial promise, as America’s 250^th Anniversary approaches. The campaign charts a bold course forward to renew the national aspiration that each of us can forge a better future – for a new generation. Its launch was announced at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress now taking place in Indianapolis.

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Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Indiana Starters Coalition, a Statewide Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship as a Civic Priority

Indianapolis, IN – October 10, 2024 – Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the Indiana Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority. Entrepreneurship is key to economic growth and quality of life, as young businesses create virtually all net job growth in America, and research across the 50 states shows that for every 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate, the poverty rate decreases by 2 percent.

The Indiana Starters Coalition will be advancing entrepreneurship across the state: convening entrepreneurs, identifying barriers to starting new businesses, proposing policies to remove those barriers, and engaging all communities including those that have been historically excluded.

Right to Start Announces the Launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a Statewide Initiative to Advance Entrepreneurship as a Civic Priority

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, announced today the launch of the Arkansas Starters Coalition, a statewide initiative to advance entrepreneurship as a civic priority. Entrepreneurship is key to economic growth and quality of life, as young businesses create virtually all net job growth in America, and research across the 50 states shows that for every 1 percent increase in the entrepreneurship rate, the poverty rate decreases by 2 percent. 

The Arkansas Starters Coalition will be advancing entrepreneurship across the state: convening entrepreneurs, identifying barriers to starting new businesses, proposing policies to remove those barriers, and engaging all communities including those that have been historically excluded.

Governor Mike Parson has signed the Right to Start Act (SB 894 & 825), set to launch on August 28, 2024. This vital legislation, backed by a bipartisan 117-7 vote in the House and 31-1 in the Senate, aims to bolster entrepreneurship across the state.

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, unveiled today new data on entrepreneurship in Michigan, providing a snapshot county by county. The data shows the presence of microbusinesses across the state and highlights the national economic impact on employment.

Right to Start Appoints Jeannette Balleza Collins as its Heartland Coalition Manager for Key Impact States: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma

Arkansas-Based Expert on Entrepreneurship Will Spearhead the National Nonprofit’s Initiatives in the Center of the Nation

Right to Start, the national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, unveiled today new data on entrepreneurship in West Virginia, providing a 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 that analyzes the impact of more than 20 million online microbusinesses. Venture Forward provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of these entrepreneurs. The data was unveiled at the West Virginia Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Conference in Huntington.

Right to Start Names Miami-Based Matt Haggman as its Chief Strategic Initiatives Officer

Renowned Expert on Entrepreneurship, Who Previously Had Leadership Roles at Knight Foundation and Opportunity Miami, Will Spearhead the National Nonprofit’s Initiatives to Increase Its Growth and Sustainability