Community entrepreneurship

The Power of Hispanic-Owned Businesses in Shaping Our Communities
September 3, 2024
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s the perfect time to recognize how diverse perspectives can enrich our communities. In the business world, this diversity is a driving force for

Inspiring Black Entrepreneurs Through Community Connections & Resources
August 2, 2024
For many Black entrepreneurs, the journey of becoming their own boss has been cultivated over many years of working on their passions in silence. There is no clear roadmap to

From Startups to Solopreneurs: The Perks of Being Your Own Boss
July 29, 2024
According to the 2024 Shopify-Gallup Entrepreneurship Study, a whopping 62% of the more than 45,000 U.S. adults surveyed said “they would prefer to be their own boss” and more than

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