Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 is officially underway. Learn what’s happening across the country with this recent press coverage.
DoorDash Announces $440,000 in Relief Grants for Restaurants Impacted by Disasters
DoorDash / USA
In order to assist restaurants impacted by natural disasters in the US, Canada and New Zealand, GEN, DoorDash and Hello Alice announced the recipients of the Restaurant Disaster Relief Grant program. The grants are intended to help restaurant owners that are struggling financially in the wake of natural disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. DoorDash aims to assist neighborhood companies that are vital to the community in times of need in their efforts to recover.
Founder Factory Summit held in South Bend for third year
WNDU / Indiana
In its third year, the Founder Factory Summit in South Bend, Indiana has brought experts, investors, and entrepreneurs together to talk about innovation and business expansion. Keynote speakers and panel discussions covering a range of entrepreneurship topics were included in the event, giving guests insightful information and networking possibilities. The Founder Factory Summit keeps adding to South Bend's business ecosystem by emphasizing cooperation and helping regional startups.
WT Enterprise Center celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week
KVII / Texas
The Enterprise Center at West Texas A&M University celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week this year with a focus on educating local entrepreneurs. Under the direction of Brian Enevoldsen, the center provides tools and advice through the Small Business Development Centers with an emphasis on helping small firms and entrepreneurs. Eric Alexander of Six Arrows Consulting spoke with local business owners throughout the week on strategies for company expansion and success, placing a strong emphasis on teamwork and creativity.
LaunchKC awards $300K: Six new startups enter the winners’ circle with KC investments
Startland News / Kansas
The LaunchKC 2023 accelerator program has awarded 300,000 USD to six winners in Kansas City during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The program's goal is to help Kansas City-based businesses and entrepreneurs by offering tools, money, and coaching. It draws attention to the variety of industries—from technology to healthcare—that are represented among the chosen companies. The initiative demonstrates the region's dedication to supporting innovation and economic expansion.
John Jacobs and the Power of Optimism
Babson College / Massachusetts
John Jacobs, the co-founder and chief creative optimist of Life is Good, delivered a keynote at Babson Collage this week during Global Entrepreneurship Week. Jacobs spoke on the process of creating a brand with a good message and talks about the difficulties the company had in its early years. Jacobs stressed the value of optimism, resiliency, and a dedication to changing the world for the better. Jacobs also emphasized the value of real connections and storytelling in creating a profitable and mission-driven company.
Digital Health KC earns $2M federal grant, doubled by matching funds from Kauffman Foundation
Startland News / Kansas
Maria Meyers of the UMKC Innovation Center informally announced this week a 2 million USD grant given by the Digital Health KC program to foster the creation of creative digital health solutions in Kansas City. The grant is being matched by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. In order to develop the digital health ecosystem, this award seeks to encourage cooperation between startups, large enterprises, and healthcare facilities. The program has a special emphasis on advancing technologies in fields including digital pharmaceuticals, telemedicine, and remote patient monitoring.
RIVER PITCH COMPETITION WINNERS WALK AWAY WITH FUNDS, USEFUL FEEDBACK
WVUA 23 / Alabama
The Alabama Entrepreneurship Institute held its annual River Pitch Competition as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Alabama on Tuesday. Winners were given money and insightful criticism to help them in their business ventures. The contest gave competitors a stage on which to present their business concepts, exhibiting ingenuity and inventiveness. The winners departed with funds and knowledge to improve and polish their projects.