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Turning Family Tradition Into an Entrepreneurial Legacy

June 16, 2023

Samantha Abrams was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. It all began with her grandmother’s natural ability to create products that her community in Guyana needed and adored.  “Although she may

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AAPI Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Insights on the Intersection of Mental Health and Heritage

May 19, 2023

Written by: Italia Caro, Vanessa Pablo-Jones, and Melissa Tung Did you know that 72% of entrepreneurs reported experiencing mental health challenges according to research conducted in 2020 by the US

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

AOL Co-founder Steve Case Connects Phoenix Entrepreneurs to a Bigger World

October 6, 2022

In his new book, The Rise of the Rest, Steve Case describes his vision for starting AOL (American Online). At the time, only 3% of American households were online, but

Multi-Platinum Artist Shares His Experience with Next Generation of AZ Musicians

September 19, 2022

The J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute and the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts’ Popular Music Program are delighted to host Jesse Valenzuela, founding member of the

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”

How to use Instagram for Business: Optimizing your Instagram Business Account

May 20, 2022

This three-part series is a great introduction for small business owners looking to either start an Instagram account for their business or to fine-tune their existing Instagram strategy so that

How to use Instagram for Business: Business Account Basics

April 22, 2022

This three-part series is a great introduction for small business owners looking to either start an Instagram account for their business or to fine-tune their existing Instagram strategy so that

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