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Examples of Entrepreneurship programs and initiatives in other States.

Examples of Entrepreneurship programs and initiatives in other States.

As Montana increases its focus on developing a culture of entrepreneurship, MATR offers this compilation of some examples of efforts underway in other states. There is no reason for Montana to reinvent the wheel but we can learn from the successes and failures of others.

If you have other examples that Montana should consider, please send them to MATR so all can share.

Thank you,

Russ Fletcher [email protected] 406-531-8119

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Entrepreneur-Friendly Communities in Georgia

Successful entrepreneurship depends on good entrepreneurs, but it can also be helped by a business climate and environment that is supportive of new and fast-growing ventures. A new program in Georgia is trying to encourage more communities to actively embrace the work of entrepreneurs and to support the development of their companies.
http://www.matr.net/article-12187.html

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Report Finds Innovations Growing in Southern States

Southern states made progress in investments to spur innovations, according a recent report produced by The Southern Growth Policies Board. The rate of patent growth is almost one-quarter higher than the national rate. Technology employment is within one percent of the national average, and federally performed R&D in the south nearly doubled the national rate in the last three decades.

http://www.matr.net/article-12248.html

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27 finalists advance in Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest

In late January, 330 plans from 234 individuals in 101 communities were submitted.
http://www.matr.net/article-10567.html

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AEO Training Manual: Rural Microenterprise Development Organizations

The Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) offers a training manual, Rural Microenterprise Development Organizations: A Catalyst for Stimulating Entrepreneurship in Rural America.
http://www.matr.net/article-12099.html

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Angel Investors an Alternative for Fueling Economic Growth

Moore County is trying a new way to develop its economy other than by chasing the elusive giant industry bringing hundreds of jobs.
The approach is called "angel investing," where wealthy individuals give money to entrepreneurs. http://www.matr.net/article-12085.html

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Wisconsin seeks to develop $10 million angel investment fund

The DFI is taking an aggressive and creative approach to encourage more investments in start up businesses and to measurably improve Wisconsin’s financial literacy scores. The agency is preparing to roll out Web-based “yellow-pages” and resource portals for both angel investors and individuals seeking financial literacy information. The DFI is lending its full support the creation of a “robust angel community” in Wisconsin, which could help fuel the rapid development and expansion of high-growth industries in Wisconsin.
http://www.matr.net/article-11737.html

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State investment incentives aimed at luring ‘angels’ to start-up companies

Listening sessions are being held this month in Milwaukee, Chippewa Falls, Appleton and Madison on Act 255, a bill that promises to create tax credits for so-called “angel” investors, create a technology commercialization grant and loan program, and establish entrepreneurial centers in several Wisconsin locations.
http://www.matr.net/article-11480.html

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Minnesota Cluster-Entrepreneurship Conference Presentations Available

The presentations from last week’s conference, Knowledge Clusters and Entrepreneurship in Regional Economic Development, now available online, provide a good introduction to many of the topics and issues to be discussed at SSTI’s annual conference, Building Tech-based Economies: Preparing for Tomorrow’s Challenges, in Philadelphia, Oct. 13-15. http://www.matr.net/article-12054.html

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Resource for Entrepreneurship Education and Community Colleges

The role community colleges play in building tech economies has grown substantially during the past decade beyond important, yet traditional, worker training programs. A new compendium from the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) provides several examples of efforts by its 14-member community colleges and technical schools to foster entrepreneurship. http://www.matr.net/article-12053.html

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Profiles of Programs in Entrepreneurship Education

The National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) has just released an excellent resource for those with an interest in the community college system. Profiles of Programs in Entrepreneurship Education does what it says: it offers profiles of some of the US’s leading community college based entrepreneurship programs. http://www.matr.net/article-12016.html

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New guide offers assistance to UW-Madison entrepreneurs

The new guide begins with a section on the general issues faculty members should consider when starting a business. WARF’s policies and criteria for licensing technology to a faculty start-up company are discussed next, followed by a description of the university’s policies regarding business ventures. The guide also includes a brief introduction to business planning, as well as instructions on where to find additional resources and help.
http://www.matr.net/article-10589.html

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Wisconsin Department of Commerce offers up to $1 million annually to aid tech entrepreneurs

The state Department of Commerce is asking for proposals to create an entrepreneurial and technology transfer center that would help entrepreneurs develop and sell technology products. “Gov. Jim Doyle is committed to creating a strong and vibrant entrepreneurial climate in Wisconsin,” Commerce Secretary Cory L. Nettles said in a statement. “The new entrepreneurial and technology transfer center will help us nurture the promising new businesses that will create good jobs and investment in communities all across Wisconsin.” http://www.matr.net/article-11913.html

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Major Research Papers on Entrepreneurial Economic Development

http://www.matr.net/article-11743.html

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SBA report urges new policies that aid entrepreneurs

A new report by the Small Business Association’s Office of Advocacy says entrepreneurs will be a major force in shaping the economy, and new public policies should be developed to remove barriers to small-business growth.
http://www.matr.net/article-11732.html

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Report Offers New Look At Entrepreneurship In The 21st Century

Entrepreneurs are a dynamic force that will dramatically shape America’s 21st century economy. Yet they will be buffeted by many forces, some of which will require innovative public policy responses. These findings are central to a new report, Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century http://www.matr.net/article-11552.html

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Three Wisconsin approaches to technology transfer and commercialization

Wisconsin needs to not only increase its number of new technology-based companies, but help existing businesses leverage technologies as an integral part of their growth strategies, according to a group of representatives from three of Wisconsin’s leading technology transfer and commercialization organizations.
http://www.matr.net/article-10319.html

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State of Wisconsin Names Christenson as Director of Bureau of Entrepreneurship

“Part of the key to our successful entrepreneurial efforts for the technology community really lie in collaborative efforts. We hope to connect the tech community and those folks interested in starting technology businesses to the right people,” Christenson said.
http://www.matr.net/article-9852.html

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Entrepreneurs in Rural North Carolina and Mentors in Kansas City – Two Successful Programs

Lots of interesting things are happening for entrepreneurs in rural North Carolina. Last week, Governor Mike Easley announced ten winners of the Homegrown Jobs Initiative, a statewide demonstration grant competition for communities undertaking innovative entrepreneurial development efforts.
Research shows that having a supportive mentor is a critical ingredient in career success in all jobs, but it’s especially important for the budding entrepreneur. But, finding an effective mentor is easier said than done. It’s a little easier in Kansas City thanks to the Helzberg Entrepreneurial Mentoring Program (HEMP)
http://www.matr.net/article-11689.html

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