Community entrepreneurship

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

How Establishing Your Core Values Can Create a Purposeful Venture

September 7, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it’s not enough for a company to focus solely on profits. A successful and sustainable business can be defined as one that is deeply

Taking a Stand: How to Support Social Issues in Your Business

August 24, 2023

National Nonprofit Day and World Humanitarian Day, both landing in August, allow us to celebrate the contributions nonprofits and socially responsible companies make in our society. These contributions address a

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Insights from Two Innovative Black-Owned Business Owners

August 18, 2023

At the heart of business innovation lie ideas born from unexplored needs. The visionary entrepreneurs who bring these innovations to life not only add immense value to our economy but