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Why Small Community Lenders Have Your Back

Up and Running

But don’t fret—community lenders are helping small businesses. Meet the community lenders. Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) are one type of community lender. They are usually nonprofit organizations committed to the mission of making capital accessible to the communities they serve.

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10 lessons I learned by taking the entrepreneurial Red Pill

The Next Web

We all know these people, most often working at large corporates or even the government. Back in 1994, when Jeff Bezos started Amazon, he had to raise money from 22(!) The most encouraging lesson of all has been the awesome community that exists around startups. Life starts at the end of your comfort zone. You’re not alone.

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10+ Trends: Recap of 2011 and What’s Next…

thebarefootvc

This was the year that the promise of technology to truly change the world and empower individuals (the reason I entered the tech world in 1994) reached global scale. But even more exciting is when I see inflection points of adoption — which is why 2011 was a particularly exhilirating year for me. Nothing seems impossible anymore.

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Startup Communities: Creating A Great Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City

Feld Thoughts

For now, the title is “ Startup Communities: Creating A Great Entrepreneurial Ecosystem In Your City.” If you are a leader in your entrepreneurial community and have something you want to add , email me 500 – 1000 words. The Boulder Entrepreneurial Community. Before the Internet (1970 to 1994).

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30 Entrepreneurs Reveal Their Favorite Disruptors

Hearpreneur

It is truly a wonder when you start thinking about the massive scale that Amazon works at and how far the company has come along since 1994. AltBird Robotics is a technology start-up that offers robotic and drone services to businesses and government agencies. Don’t forget to join our #IamCEO Community. 7- Netflix.

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10 Amazing Microfinance Success Stories

YoungUpstarts

In two years she has hired eight full-time employees, secured lucrative government contracts, and is able to support seven households besides her own in Amman. Joyce Wafukho used her small savings to open a hardware store in 1994. She is even mulling a run for office in the gas providers’ union. Lidia Calzado, U.S.

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The Philanthropic Efforts Of James Dondero

YoungUpstarts

Using his knowledge in business and entrepreneurship, Mr. Dondero utilized his foundation to materialize what he wants to see in Dallas and eventually deliver strategic and large-scale improvements in the community. James Dondero has lived in Dallas since 1994.