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1		NEW YORK, NY
2		BINGHAMTON, NY
3		DARIEN, CT
4		Hopkinton, MA
5		BUFFALO, NY
6		ARMONK, NY
7		LONG ISLAND CITY, NY
8		NEW YORK, NY
9		NEW YORK, NY
10		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
11		RAPID CITY, SD
12		FALLS CHURCH, VA
13		MILWAUKEE, WI
14		Blowing Rock, NC
15		INDIANAPOLIS, IN
16		COLUMBUS, OH
17		ASHTABULA, OH
18		GRAYSLAKE, IL
19		Chicago, IL
20		Lake Forest, IL
21		RACINE, WI
22		SUSSEX, WI
23		WAUKESHA, WI
24		Grand Forks, ND
25		Fairfield, IA
26		WASHINGTON, DC
27		CHADDS FORD, PA
28		CHARLOTTE, NC
29		SOUTH BEND, IN
30		CHICAGO, IL
31		Cincinnati, OH
32		CHICAGO, IL
33		PHILADELPHIA, PA
34		WASHINGTON, DC
35		WASHINGTON, DC
36		Baltimore, MD
37		RESTON, VA
38		ROCKY RIVER, OH
39		MINNEAPOLIS, MN
40		FARGO, ND
41		Washington, DC
42		CLEVELAND, OH
43		CHARLOTTE, NC
44		MOLINE, IL
45		Raleigh, NC
46		LANCASTER, PA
47		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
48		CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
49		ROYAL OAK, MI
50		INDIANAPOLIS, IN

TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ACTIVATE ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET AND TEACH BUSINESS/ACADEMIC SKILLS TO YOUTH IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, INCREASING COLLEGE/CAREER READINESS.

TO FURTHER SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC IN THE CITY OF BY ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS, RETAINING AND GROWING ESTABLISHED BUSINESS, BUILDING INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL CAPACITY, PROMOTING EMPLOYMENT, AND FOSTERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION.

TO SUPPORT THE SMALL BUSINESS SECTOR IN CUBA BY PROVIDING EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO ENTREPRENEURS, AS WELL AS TO PROVIDE ADVISORY SERVICES TO EXISTING AND NEW BUSINESSES.

The objective and purpose of this corporation is to assist with the economic development of the Caribbean Region through science and technology by mining and harnessing the Caribbean Diaspora resident in New , and to assist with education reform in the Caribbean Region to support technology-based entrepreneurship.

TO CONDUCT A GLOBAL BUSINESS PLAN COPMETITION PROMOTING THE BUFFALO/NIAGARA REGION AND WESTERN NEW YORK AS AN EMERGING ENTREPRENEURIAL CENTER OF ACTIVITY FOR START UP COMPANIES. TO ATTRACT NEW BUSINESSES AND NEW BUSINESS IDEAS TO WESTERN NEW YORK, AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CONTEST WINNERS AND OTHER STARTUPS LOCATING THEIR COMPANIES IN WESTERN NEW YORK.

PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS CAPACITY BUILIDING AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEW OR GROWING 501 (C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES. FOCUSING ON SCIENCES, VETERAN AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL VENTURE CAPITAL ORGANIZATIONS.

ENHANCE THE TECH ECOSYSTEM TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORM A DIVERSE COMMUNITY INTO A LEADING HUB FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS WHO ARE TRANSFORMING ACROSS THE AFRICAN CONTINENT.

is organized for the purpose of improving business conditions for its membership and for the venture capital industry. The organization focuses on promoting the improvement of business conditions in the industry by developing a number of activities that will enable its members to be better at their jobs, to connect more easily with their peers, and to advance in their careers.

PROVIDE A LOVING HAND TO IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN MALAWI AND KENYA BY PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, SAFE SHELTER, NOURISHMENT, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, AND MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND INCREASE PERSONAL INCOME LEVELS IN THE AREA BY FOSTERING A VITAL BUSINESS CLIMATE WHICH PROVIDES QUALITY NEW JOBS, ATTRACTS NEW BUSINESS, HELPS EXISTING BUSINESS, AND PROMOTES ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

INSPIRES HEALTHY SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY WITH ART, WATER AND GLOBAL EDUCATION. THROUGH GRASSROOT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, WE EMPOWER YOUTH AND WOMEN WITH ART AS THERAPY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION, ENABLING THEM TO BRING VITAL RESOURCES TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONNECTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH INTERNATIONAL CLASSROOMS, WE ENRICH GLOBAL EDUCATION WITH PARTICIPATORY AND SERVICE LEARNING.

TO OPERATE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF WOMEN LEADERS IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, MAKING SPECIFIC GRANTS TO: (A) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, THAT SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION AND FUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FEMALE STUDENTS, PROFESSIONAL WOMEN, AND WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS; AND (B) OTHER TAXEXEMPT ENTITIES SEEKING TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS.

SUPPORTING BUSINESSESS, INDIVIDUALS, AND NON-PROFITS THROUGH EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL IDEAS AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.

START-UP , DBA SPEAK EASY, IS A NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP BASED COWORKING ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO CULTIVATE HEALTHIEST POSSIBLE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM BY 1)CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY WHERE MEMBERS CAN CREATE, COLLABORATE, AND LEARN AND BY 2)BRINGING ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS TOGETHER FOR GOOD OF EVERYONE IN INDIANAPOLIS. PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE MEASURED BY COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC IMPACT.

WE HELP ENTREPRENEURS OF OHIO TECH START-UPS BUILD GREAT COMPANIESTHROUGH OUR UNIQUE VENTURE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, BUSINESS INCUBATOR ANDCAPITAL ATTRACTION.

EXECUTIVE COACHING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM SUPPORTS NON-PROFIT LEADERS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IN NORTHEAST OHIO WHO ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND EMPOWERMENT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED.

FARM BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (FBDC) - FBDC IS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR WHERE BEGINNING FARMERS CAN LEASE CERTIFIED ORGANIC LAND WITH LIMITED ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS BEFORE MAKING THE LONG TERM INVESTMENT IN FARMS OF THEIR OWN.

To elevate conciousness and involvement of African Americans in areas of finance, economics, banking, law management, business, entrepreneurship, savings and investment

is dedicated to help people help themselves. We seek to restore the dignity and quality of life for people affected by conflict by eliminating barriers to success through innovative education, entrepreneurial development, and community-driven aid.

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE COLOR OTHERS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST HUMAN POTENTIAL, ATTAIN FINANCIAL STABILITY PROPER PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION THAT WILL CHANGE THEIR LIVES. WE PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION JOB TRAINING, HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, HEALTH QUALITY LIFE PROGRAMS, WORKSHOPS COUNSELING.

PROVIDE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROJECTS, EQUIPMENT OR STARTUP SERVICES THAT GO BEYOND SCOPE OF MUNICIPALLY FUNDED BUDGET.

ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURSHIP NETWORK PROGRAM (KEEN) CONFERENCES - 2 CONFERENCES CONVENED SPONSORED BY FOUNDATION WITH A TOTAL OF 463 GRANTEES IN ATTENDENCE.

To maintain national leadership in entrepreneur outreach and education.

is dedicated to empowering disadvantaged youth with tools for success including education and entrepreneurship opportunities. This results in eradication of poverty through provision of quality, effective, consciousness-based University and vocational education.

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF AS CREATORS, INNOVATORS, AND ENTREPRENEURS.

THE ORANIZATION ISSUES SCHOLARSHIPS WITH THE EMPHASIS OF PROMOTING BUSINESS, ENTREPRENEURIAL TECHNICAL STUDIES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO OTHERWISE WOULD NOT HAVE SUCH OPPORTUNITIES BECAUSE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

IS A CHRIST CENTERED IMPACT INVESTING FUND WITH A DUAL MISSION; FIRST, WE INVEST IN ENTREPRENEURS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BUSINESSES THAT PRODUCE JOBS IN EAST AFRICA. SECOND, WE INVEST IN HEALTHCARE INFRASTRUCTURE TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE, SUSTAINABLE AND MEASURABLE HEALTHCARE OUTCOMES.

IS A TALENT ATTRACTION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO "EMPOWER TALENT TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES." ATTRACTS RECENT GRADUATES AS INNOVATION FELLOWS TO COMPLETE STRATEGIC BUSINESS, TECHNOLOGY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROJECTS ACROSS PUBLIC, PRIVATE, AND NONPROFIT SECTORS. THE ACTIVITIES OF ARE ATTRACTIVE FOR GRADUATES TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY IN THE REGIONS WE SERVE AND THE RESULTS OF THE WORK DRIVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CONTINUE TO MAKE PROGRESS FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE HAVE ATTRACTED OVER 1,200 FELLOWS AND INTERNS AND HAVE COMPLETED OVER 500 PROJECTS SINCE 2012."

MISSIONARY

OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES TO SUCCEED; CREATING OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

IS AN ARTIST-LED, NEIGHBORHOOD-BASED PLATFORM FOR ART, CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION. OUR MISSION IS TO DEMONSTRATE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE, AMBITIOUS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL ARTS AND CULTURAL INITIATIVES AND IS INFORMED BY THREE CORE VALUES: BLACK PEOPLE MATTER, BLACK SPACES MATTER, AND BLACK OBJECTS MATTER.

has the mission to support vulnerable individuals in communities through countries in Africa. , . provides grants to community organizations working within villages to provide life-changing programs like vocational trainings, pre-schools, and village investor savings programs for women-owned businesses.

envisions a grit based economy where talent and drive are the determinates of access to knowledgeconnections capital

TO STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND IMPROVE LIVELIHOODS BY CULTIVATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

To foster a transformative community of tech-savvy, innovative, entrepreneurial people looking for creative collaboration to accelerate their growth potential and make a powerful economic impact on the City of Baltimore and beyond.

DECA PREPARES EMERGING LEADERS AND ENTREPRENEURS IN MARKETING, FINANCE, HOSPITALITY AND MANAGEMENT.

THE WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 TO STIMULATE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP, ADVANCE A MORE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY, CLOSE SOCIAL DIVIDES, AND UNDERSTAND THE RELATIONSHIP AND IMPACT OF THE INTERNET ON OUR SOCIETY. INITIATIVES HAVE INCLUDED THE POTOMAC KNOWLEDGEWAY, NETPRENEUR, THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE AND YOUTHLEARN. THE CULMINATION OF ITS EARLY YEARS RESULTED IN HELPING CREATE VENTURE PHILANTHROPY PARTNERS WHICH IT CONTINUES TO SUPPORT. THE ALSO FACILITATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES VIA ITS LEAP OF REASON INITIATIVE WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SHARING THE MESSAGE OF HIGH PERFORMANCE TO A BROADER AUDIENCE. PROJECTS WITHIN THIS INITIATIVE INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT, PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF LEAP OF REASON AND THE PACKAGING AND DISTRIBUTION OF WORKING HARD - AND WORKING WELL, BOTH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. THE ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE LEAP OF REASON AMBASSADORS COMMUNITY WITH THE PURPOSE OF (1) INSPIRING, MOTIVATING, AND SUPPORTING N

TO ALLIVIATE HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, SCALABLE AND INNOVATIVE METHODS AND PARTNERSHIPS AND SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS TO ADVANCE CHARITABLE PURPOSES.

CONNECTING AND CELEBRATING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSEM IN FARGO-MOORHEAD.

is a non-profit 501(C)(3) that supports the economic development the people through entrepreneurial initiatives, education, and creating opportunities for women and girls. Since 2015, we have mobilized a passionate community over 30,000

THE SUPPORTS PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND YOUNG ADULTS DESIGNED TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH, RECREATION, EMPLOYMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

IS A NETWORK OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR COMPANIES UNIFIED AROUND A COMMON OBJECTIVE: TO BRING HOPE TO COMMUNITIES IN AFRICA AND AROUND THE GLOBE. IS A HOLISTIC STRATEGY EMPLOYED THROUGH DIVERSE SOCIAL INITIATIVES. IT IS FOCUSED ON CREATIVELY ADDRESSING AND FUNDING SOLUTIONS TO THE GLOBAL NEEDS OF CLEAN WATER, EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, HOLISTIC SPIRITUAL CARE, ORPHANS, MICRO-FINANCE, AND OTHER ISSUES WHICH EXIST AS OBSTACLES FOR HOPE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE ALL AROUND THE WORLD.

THE MISSION OF . IS TO PROVIDE A MULTI-CULTURAL MARKET FOR ENTREPRENEURS IN A DIVERSE WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE, TO BRING TOGETHER MINORITIES IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALLOW SMALL BUSINESSES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND GROW THEIR BUSINESSES, AND TO PROMOTE A PRIMARILY MINORITY NEIGHBORHOOD.

To provide support for health care, education, and entrepreneurship in underserved low income communities.

THE VISION OF IS TO GIVE A FACE TO THE INVISIBLE; THOSE LIVING IN SLUMS AND IMPOVERISHED COMMUNITIES. THE TEMBEA NAMI GENERATIONAL MENTORSHIP MODEL EQUIPS YOUNG ADULTS TO THE NEXT GENERATION THROUGH EQUALITY, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THE ULTIMATE AIM IS TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND REVITALIZE COMMUNITIES.

TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.

THE ORGANIZATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT, OPERATE, AND FUND ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL HELP TO GENERATE AND MAINTAIN SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO SUPPORT COMMUNITIES IN NEED.

EXPAND THE NATURAL BENEFICIATION OF GEMSTONE MINING ON THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY THROUGH KIDS, EDUCATION, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

is a 501c3 social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems. Our career training and placement programs up-skill unemployed under-employed and career-transitioners who are interested in careers in the tech industry. Our entrepreneurship programs support Black and Latinx tech start-up founders to get them the resources support and funding they need to build high-growth high-scale tech companies.

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