Community entrepreneurship

Exploring the innovative power of the arts for entrepreneurs and the community
January 14, 2021
Art has a unique power to engage and transform participants. A talented painter can evoke deep thought within a viewer while a musician can encourage listeners to break out into

Exploring entrepreneurship and innovation with local authors and illustrators
January 13, 2021
Our community is teeming with entrepreneurs and many of them might not look like the traditional small business owner. Have you ever thought of an author as an entrepreneur? How

4 videos on using an entrepreneurial mindset to address community needs
January 12, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented immense challenges for society and overcoming them will take collaboration across our diverse communities. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can find innovative solutions

Community Innovation Summit brings innovative solutions to West Valley non-profits
December 16, 2020
The ASU Edson E+I Institute’s Peoria Forward Program has partnered for a second year in a row with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) to host the action-packed Community Innovation Summit.

Local Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs from Edson E+I Institute
December 4, 2020
Need a little help or inspiration with your holiday shopping? Consider supporting a local Phoenix-area based entrepreneur this season. This gift guide, curated by the Edson E+I Institute, features 11

Edson E+I Receives Grant from Santander Consumer USA
October 26, 2020
Through a grant provided by Santander Consumer USA, Inc. Foundation, the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University in partnership with the Edson College of Nursing

Exploring the future of entrepreneurship in the West Valley and how to get involved
January 15, 2020
Forward-thinking leadership and a focus on entrepreneurship has helped the City of Peoria usher in a series of high-profile developments, new jobs and a more vibrant community over the last

Phoenix Startup Investor Series
April 8, 2019
One of the most common requests the J. Orin Edson E+I team receives from community founders is this request, “I just need you to introduce me to investors.” We have