Community entrepreneurship

Leveraging LinkedIn: 3 Ways to Build an Authentic Personal Brand for Entrepreneurial Success

July 24, 2024

If you’ve attended an Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute training recently, you’ve probably heard me joke about my status as a “LinkedIn influencer.” It’s a title that always gets a

Celebrating Diversity in Entrepreneurship: Beyond the Buzzword

June 19, 2024

June is a month rich with opportunities for reflection and celebration. It is not only Pride Month but also the time when we observe Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating a pivotal

Churros on Wheels: How Innovation and Community is a Recipe for Success

May 23, 2024

Supporting entrepreneurs and small business owners in your community brings a mixture of benefits that not only support local businesses but also reach beyond the local area. In the Valley,

Five Unique Strategies to Help Women Reimagine Professional Networking

March 4, 2024

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s a great time to have authentic discussions about helping women advance professionally. One key element to finding success in the workplace is networking—a

Local Restaurant Love: How 3 Food Businesses are Growing in the West Valley

February 22, 2024

Entrepreneurship comes in various forms, but the key to success is giving customers what they want, consistently and with top-notch quality, no matter what industry you are in. The food

Building a Better Ecosystem: The Power of Unexpected Connections

January 10, 2024

Every founder is wonderfully unique because of their background, their current projects and their goals. This diversity of factors also means that every founder has a unique set of resource

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Brands That Elevate Entrepreneurs

November 16, 2023

Our annual holiday gift guide is back! This year, we present a curated selection of twenty-two remarkable small businesses that are part of our vibrant community programs and Venture Devils.

Veteran to Venture: 4 Veterans’ Journeys Into Entrepreneurship

November 10, 2023

Veterans Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by our military and it also offers an opportunity to celebrate the resilience and resourcefulness of those veterans who have

The Benefits of Making Data-Driven Decisions in Business

September 28, 2023

Data collection is the foundation of nearly everything we interact with—what we watch, where we travel, our interests, hobbies, demographics and even our behavior. It’s everywhere. While discussions surrounding data