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151		LITTLE ROCK, AR
152		OREM, UT
153		AUSTIN, TX
154		ORLANDO, FL
155		TULSA, OK
156		PACIFIC PALISADES, CA
157		OAKLAND, CA
158		Denver, CO
159		Colorado Springs, CO
160		LONGMONT, CO
161		CHESTERFIELD, MO
162		SALT LAKE CTY, UT
163		LOS ANGELES, CA
164		Denver, CO
165		BOULDER, CO
166		PHOENIX, AZ
167		Denver, CO
168		Oakland, CA
169		KANSAS CITY, MO
170		Americus, GA
171		Scottsdale, AZ
172		BERKELEY, CA
173		ATLANTA, GA
174		PHOENIX, AZ
175		Atlanta, GA
176		MEMPHIS, TN
177		COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
178		INGLEWOOD, CA
179		ATLANTA, GA
180		OCALA, FL
181		Scottsdale, AZ
182		WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA
183		Vancouver, WA
184		ATLANTA, GA
185		Oakland, CA
186		Tempe, AZ
187		LEHI, UT
188		Kansas City, MO
189		HOUSTON, TX
190		SEATTLE, WA
191		Portland, OR
192		Tacoma, WA
193		Los Angeles, CA
194		Enterprise, OR
195		PORTLAND, OR
196		LAKE OSWEGO, OR
197		San Francisco, CA
198		CALABASAS, CA
199		LOS ANGELES, CA
200		ALTADENA, CA

THE IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN FEBRUARY 2017 BY LOCAL ADVOCATES WANTING TO MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY IN . WE HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN AND PROVIDE -FRIENDLY EVENTS AND RELEVANT WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES. WE RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT AND PROVIDE IMPORTANT RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES. THROUGH FUNDING OF GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE OR ALREADY EXISTING PROGRAMS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE AFFECTED BY . WE WILL ALSO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES TARGETING DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS, WILL WORK TO OPEN DOORS TO JOBS OR INTERNSHIPS AT LOCAL COMPANIES, WILL SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP, WILL POTENTIALLY CREATE OR SUPPORT BUSINESSES THAT SEEK SPECIFICALLY TO TRAIN AND HIRE INDIVIDUALS WITH , AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE MORE OPTIONS FOR HOUSING AND SUPPORT FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING.

EDUCATION OF TEENS IN ENTREPRENEUR PROCESS

THE ISA BROAD EFFORT TO BRING AUTHENTIC, RIGOROUS ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ACROSS THE BROADER COMMUNITY. THIS WORKS TO RAISE MONEY THAT WILL BE USED ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND VENUES TOWARD ITS MISSION. UPON FORMATION, THE IMMEDIATELY WORKED TO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO INSTALL A VIDEO WALL IN THE PAC, CREATED AN ACCELERATOR CLASS FOR THE STUDENT TEAMS WHOSE COMPANIES GET FUNDED THRU THE INCUBATOR (ORAREMAKING MONEY) AND TEACH THE NECESSARY SKILLS THAT ARE SO ESSENTIAL TO START-UPS.

NC IS AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN NC SPECIALIZING IN PROVIDING BILINGUAL ASSISTANCE TO HISPANIC ENTREPRENEURS TRYING TO ESTABLISH OR (SCH O)

MOTHER ROAD MARKET WAS FORMED TO PROVIDE FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PILOT TEST THEIR LATEST CONCEPTS WITHOUT FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS OF OPENING A FULL SCALE SHOP.

THE MISSION OF FOUNDATION (WFF) IS TO EDUCATE AND GIRLS ABOUT ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND THE LIFE OF A BUSINESS FROM IDEATION TO LONG-TERM SUCCESS. WE WANT TO PROVIDE THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS NEEDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP, ACROSS ALL INDUSTRIES WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH (STEM) FIELDS. WE HOPE TO INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION OF AND INVESTORS, AND PROVIDE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS.

BUILDS BRIDGES BETWEEN FUNDERS, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS and MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES.

MISSION To bridge refugee and immigrant communities with local populations through the love of international food and entrepreneurship. will serve as a positive and inclusive influence that showcases cultures through products or food. supports the refugee and immigrant communities through an emergency supply and cultural food provisions pantry. WHY To celebrate ethnic food, experience new flavors, and to support entrepreneur projects and individuals within those communities. WHO Attendee target: Denver residents who are curious about food and culture outside of their normal circles and who are supportive of refugees and immigrant communities, as well as residents looking to learn how to prepare and shop for authentic, ethnic ingredients. Primary vendor target: New and arriving displaced populations wanting to share their home country foods and handmade arisan goods. Local established vendors looking to participate in are asked to serve as mentors or consider

To connect entrepreneurs with educational resources, training, mentorship, access to capital, and a shared operating space in the Colorado Springs region.

IS A PLATFORM THAT CONNECTS, INSPIRES, EDUCATES, AND NOURISH-ES CONSCIOUS LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS AND VISIONARIES IN ORDER TO HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GOALS. WE BELIEVE THAT WHEN THE LEADER IS NOURISHED, THE BUSINESS WILL FLOURISH.

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE: EXPAND INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. SUPPORT FORUMS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS THAT ACHIEVE THIS OBJECTIVE AS THESE INITIATIVES: * PROVIDE POWERFUL LEARNING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCES, * ENCOURAGE AND GUIDE WOMEN TO PURSUE LEADERSHIP ROLES AND * OFFER USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT IT TAKES TO GAIN ACCESS TO AND PERSIST IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS

THE WAS FORMED TO BENEFIT, PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS , AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES THE FOUNDATION . THE FOUNDATIONS MISSION IS TO HARNESS UTAHS ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT IN SERVICE TO THE COMMON GOOD. THE FOUNDATION HELPS PEOPLE GATHER ASSETS AND IDEAS THAT WILL SERVE THE STATE . ITS VISION IS TO BE A CATALYST FOR PHILANTHROPY THAT IS VISIONARY, SUSTAINABLE, AND INCLUSIVE.

IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING NEXT GENERATION OF FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS AND CREATIVES WHO SHARE IN OUR PURPOSE OF MOVING FEMALES FORWARD. TO DO SO, PROVIDES GRANTS TO ASPIRING FEMALE BOSSES PURSUING MISSION-ORIENTED PROJECTS ACROSS INDUSTRIES - FASHION, BEAUTY, DESIGN, TECH,MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS.

The organization provides educational workshops and events, as well as space to create and work for artists, creative entrepreneurs, and small nonprofits. This support infrastructure helps individuals and organizations explore and develop their own creative path and be supported in their personal or professional arts and culture work. In doing so, helps to deepen the societal impact of the arts while facilitating entrepreneurial growth and nonprofit sustainability in the creative sector.

TO BREAK DOWN BARRIERS TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP WORLDWIDE.

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTELLETUAL AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL TO LOW INCOME/UNDER-SERVED ENTREPRENEURS AIDING THEM TO START AND SUSTAIN SUCESSFUL BUSINESSES THAT GLORIFY GOD AND SERVE THEIR NEIGHBORS

We provide high touch services and business development programming Women Entrepreneurs. These activities will help close the equity gap in female business owners.

Capitals purpose is to assist underserved entrepreneurs in the state of California by providing them with access to , technical assistance and resources to successfully start and grow a business.

CREATE A PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITY FOR FORMERLY INCARCERATED PEOPLE THROUGH ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

help youth, young adults, adults and families overcome obstacles achieve self-efficacy and economic self-sufficiency through programs and services such as life skills development, workforce readiness, parent experience network, entrepreneurship and career development, life coaching, mentoring and other literacy-infused strategies. Assist low-income individuals and families by responding basic needs, teaching financial literacy, and supporting education and workforce attainment.

The serves the minority entrepreneurial community in Arizona with a focus on Black and Latinx small business owners. It provides support to Spanish-preferred program attendees who make up approximately 75% of attendees. The provides business readiness programs and training that helps small businesses advance equitable economic recovery increase generational wealth and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Arizona. The organization has launched over 1,700 small businesses and served over 20K program attendees in the last 10 years. The has created rapid response resources for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic such as the CARES Act Readiness Program Reopen Safely Program and Going Green and Going Smart Program. These programs are currently offered online and promoted through state and local economic development agencies and media.

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TO ADVANCE THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY, SKILLS, WORK, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, INVESTMENT, MULTI-GENERATIONAL WEALTH CREATION, AND OVERALL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.

THE MISSION OF IS TO BUILD A LOCAL COMMUNITY OF ENTREPRENEURS THAT WANT TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN ARIZONA.

Scholarships and Entrepreneur Assistance

Community development To build equity within underserved neighborhoods

JA EMPOWERS YOUNG PEOPLE TO OWN THEIR ECONOMIC SUCCESS THROUGH VOLUNTEER-DELIVERED PROGRAMS WHICH GIVE THEM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS IN FINAN LITERACY, WORK READINESS and ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

served over 100 families during the 2020 tax year. This included providing over $1000 worth of school supplies and backpacks to low incomes families in the Inglewood and south la communities during the Covid-19 pandemic. We also partnered with local businesses and created new partnerships. In addition to this, we launched our first coding/entrepreneurship 6 week program and serviced 10 students. Each student had 2 mentors and created their own money generating app or website. During the program, students learned basic business and marketing methods as well as coding and website development skills.

HCF) TAKES A HANDS-ON APPROACH, COMBINING PROJECT DELIVERY AND FUNDING UNDER THE ROOF OF ONE ENTITY. WE SEE CHALLENGES AS OPPORTUNITIES, APPLYING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL APPROACH, PILOT TESTING AND SCALING AS OUR MODEL FOR EXECUTION. WE WORK WITH LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENHANCE SCIENTIFIC UNDERSTANDING AS WE SOLVE THE ROOT CAUSE OF ISSUES.

TO PROMOTE ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND INITIATIVES WHICH ADVANCE TALENT DEVELOPMENT, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE OCALA METRO AREA

Our core commitments at MH are focused on spiritual wellness, economic empowerment, and personal wholeness. will target women who left school after Grade 9 or Grade 12 for participation in a year long program followed up by a mentoring program for an extended period of time. The initial programs are Bible study and small group discipleship, followed by programming such as English lessons to improve literacy, nutrition and wellness, job skill development, computer classes, and microfinance to support women entrepreneurship.

MISSION STATEMENT: TO INSPIRE EMERGING TALENT AND EMPOWER UNDERSERVED YOUTH IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART AND MATH EDUCATION (S-T-E-A-M). WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE EVERY STUDENT HAS EQUAL ACCESS TO EDUCATION, REGARDLESS OF THEIR SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS, RACE, COLOR, OR GENDER. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS. FUNDRAISING IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH CROWDFUNDING SITES, DIRECT DONATIONS TO THE , AND GRANTS RECEIVED.

charitable, philanthropic organization.

PBZ established to support People of Color Entrepreneurs with a focus on women business owners it is our belief that Women of Color are critical to the growth of all of civilization and as such must be empowered to set their own destiny in support of their communities. The role that PBZ, . will play to ensure this, is empowering these Women who are aspiring or presently entrepreneurs and/or business owners to success through, but not limited to coaching, skills building, networking and providing resources.

The education, instruction, and training of predominately musical artists, technology creators, and entrepreneurs, for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities.

To prepare youth to succeed in work and life by giving them the skills to think critically, manage their money, thrive in their careers, and pursue entrepreneurship.

Mission statement We ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in faith-driven people through training and support to create more abundant lives. Vision Statement Achieve self reliance among all ACE members.

Experiential learning for undergradaute and graduate college students. The teaches entrepreneurship through the lens of private finance.

THE MISSION OF HCF IS TO ENHANCE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING A SPACE TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION, SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MUSIC, DANCE, AND THEATRE. TO ENCOURAGE GROUP PARTICIPATION AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE THINKING BY ENGAGING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY IN THEATRE ARTS. IN 2021 HCF, MADE ONGOING CONTRIBUTIONS TO STANDING OVATION THEATRE TO COVER STARTUP EXPENSES FOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN THE PLANNING OF THE UPCOMING 2022 PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING.

THE ENGAGES THE INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ITS MEMBERS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC PROSPERITY, ADVOCATE FOR EMPLOYERS, AND BUILD SUSTAINABLE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES IN THE REGION.

In more than 40 countries affected by crisis, disaster, poverty and climate change works alongside communities, local governments, forward-thinking corporations and social entrepreneurs to meet urgent needs and develop long-term solutions to make lasting change possible. Our mission is to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities.

The promotes community revitalization through the startup and expansion of enterprises, particularly for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Education/Support/Services Artists The (CCI) was launched in 2001 to promote knowledge sharing, networking and financial independence individual artists and creative entrepreneurs by providing business training, grants

Access resources and facilitate quality decision-making on behalf of businesses, communities and entrepreneurs in .

THE COMMERCE OREGON (PACCO) IS A WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND RESILIENCY FOR HISTORICALLY MARGINALIZED, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED, UNDERSERVED AND UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. WE GROUND OUR EFFORTS IN RACIAL EQUITY AND PROMOTE ENTREPRENEURISM, EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, NETWORKING AND RELEVANT WORKSHOPS.

TO CONNECT BUSINESS MEN AND WOMEN OF THE WESTERN WORLD WITH ENTREPRENEURS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES TO HELP THEM CREATE AND BUILD PROFITABLE BUSINESSES THAT WILL ENABLE THEM TO IMPROVE THEIR STANDARD OF LIVING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, FUND THE WORK OF THEIR LOCAL CHURCES, AND RAISE THE SOCIAL IMPACT OF CHRISTRIANS IN THEIR COUNTRIES.

To grow a healthy, vibrant, thriving environment all entrepreneurs and start-up businesses by advancing the work of our statewide member network.

JUSTICE PROJECTS.

EVERYTABLETHE PURPOSE OF LOAN IS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT FOR LOW-INCOME, DISADVANTAGED OR UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS, PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SKILLS TRAINING NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO SUCH ENTREPRENEURS, PROMOTE CREATION OF JOBS IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES, AND PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE IN ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS BY INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD FOR PEOPLE WITH ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGES IN LOS ANGELES, , PARTICULARLY IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

ARC") WAS ORGANIZED AS A PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANIZATION FOR 3 BROADLY CONCEIVED PURPOSES. IST, ARC WAS FOUNDED IN ORDER TO BENEFIT THE INHABITANTS OF THE and PASADENA AREAS OF THE W.SAN GABRIEL VALLEY OF LA COUNTY, CALIF., BY SUPPORTING THE CHARITABLE and PHILANTHROPIC WORK OF THE CLUB OF THROUGH WORK PROJECTS AND THE PROVISION OF MANPOWER TO WORTHY CAUSES AND EVENTS, AND THROUGH GRANTS OF MONEY TO SCHOOLS, PARTICULARLY THOSE SERVING THE RESIDENTS OF THE AREA, and OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.ADDITIONALLY, ARC WAS ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO SUPPORT AND OVERSEE VARIOUS CHARITABLE PROJECTS OUTSIDE THE LOCAL AREA, SUCH AS THE SUPPORT OF HOUSE BUILDING PROJECTS IN MEXICO, SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION OF JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AREAS SUCH AS THE NATION OF ARMENIA, and ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN NIGERIA.ARC WAS ALSO ORGANIZED IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE VARIOUS PUBLIC BENEFIT PROJECTS OF INTERNATIONAL.

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