community entrepreneurship

How Small Businesses Are Making Big Waves in American Communities

July 3, 2023

In the vast landscape of the American economy, small businesses serve as the beating heart that keeps our community alive and thriving. And the passionate individuals that pour their heart,

2022 Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs Affiliated with Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute

December 9, 2022

It’s that time of year! If you are still working on your holiday gift list and love supporting entrepreneurs, we have the perfect inspiration for you. Our holiday gift guide

Steve Case Visits Phoenix, Sharing his Rise of the Rest Story while Encouraging Entrepreneurs

October 17, 2022

In 2014, Steve Case launched the Rise of the Rest, a multi-stop cross-country road trip to meet entrepreneurs where they are all across America. He began a journey to better

Emerging Young West Valley Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the World

September 15, 2022

Students in Peoria are emerging as serious entrepreneurs with ventures winning funding competitions and garnering international media coverage. The first thing you think of when you hear the word “entrepreneur”

Phoenix West Valley Startups: Frequently Asked Questions

March 21, 2022

West Valley entrepreneurial ecosystem resource partners came together to provide answers to the top questions they get from entrepreneurs. We break their answers into action steps every entrepreneur can take

Young entrepreneurs: how to foster a child’s entrepreneurial spirit

March 17, 2022

“Kidpreneur” Moziah Bridges’ bow tie business is the stuff of legend. He started by trading his homemade bowties for rocks on the playground, and by nine years old (and with

5 Action Steps to Build A Business Right in the Phoenix West Valley

February 14, 2022

When launching a new idea, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Our Peoria Forward team has worked with local ecosystem resource providers in the West Valley to create a

Artist? Performer? Musician? Writer? Build your creative business by finding your niche!

March 31, 2021

Objectives By the end of this post, you will be able to: Understand the importance of finding your “niche” and the steps to do soFind the intersection of what you

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.