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