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Canada trying to lure Silicon Valley tech workers

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:24:09 -0400

SAN JOSE, California - The Canadian government has launched an aggressive campaign to lure Silicon Valley tech workers frustrated by U.S. visa policies northward, just as Congress wrestles with a long-sought overhaul of America's immigration system.

Va. entrepreneur caught in growing political drama

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:21:23 -0400

RICHMOND, Virginia - When Jonnie R. Williams believed he had discovered a way to make tobacco less harmful, the Virginia car salesman-turned-entrepreneur tried to sell his method to anyone who would listen.

Homer kids try entrepreneurship on 'Lemonade Day'

Sat, 11 May 2013 11:07:54 -0400

HOMER, Alaska - Small businesses and small, as in "young," business owners are the driving force behind Lemonade Day, a national event that occurs Saturday. Joining the million kids in 100 cities across the nation, Homer's participants are not only smart-minded when it comes to developing their businesses, but are warmhearted when it comes to their earnings.

Tom Brady started successful note-taking business

Sat, 11 May 2013 07:56:14 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - College students no longer have to take comprehensive notes to help them prepare for finals. Not when they can buy them.

Immersive learning saves Ball State from cuts

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:34:59 -0400

MUNCIE, Indiana - For the fifth year in a row, Ball State University is facing a cut or freeze in its operating appropriation from the state, but it's being offset thanks to the university's entrepreneurial initiative, also known as immersive learning.

Ga. students participating in business workshop

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:14:43 -0400

ATLANTA - More than 150 Georgia students are set to participate in a youth entrepreneurship and professional development workshop in Atlanta.

Emanuel, Quinn celebrate digital startup hub

Sat, 04 May 2013 04:14:13 -0400

CHICAGO - A Chicago hub for digital startups has created 800 jobs and attracted nearly $30 million in capital investments in its first year.

Indy program aims to boost disabled entrepreneurs

Fri, 03 May 2013 04:01:03 -0400

INDIANAPOLIS - Indianapolis now has an ordinance on the books that's aimed at boosting the number of businesses owned by people with disabilities that win city contracts.

William Jewell gets $500K to train entrepreneurs

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:38:58 -0400

KANSAS CITY, Missouri - William Jewell College has received a $500,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to bolster entrepreneurship training.

Ill. veterans learn about starting a business

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:04:04 -0400

CHICAGO - More than 200 veterans are getting help from the state of Illinois in starting or growing their own business.