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Zain showcases efforts to foster thriving local entrepreneurship ecosystem 
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur in Kuwait, you may want to check out Zain's accelerator program. The telecommunications company launched the program 14 years ago and has since helped hundreds...more
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur in Kuwait, you may want to check out Zain's accelerator program. The telecommunications company launched the program 14 years ago and has since helped hundreds...more
The Growth of Social Enterprises €” For-Profit Businesses That Tackle a Social Problem
"Having a purposeful job actually does transform someone's life," says Edwin Walsh, who runs a social enterprise in Australia called Assembled Threads. "You actually are moving someone from...more
"Having a purposeful job actually does transform someone's life," says Edwin Walsh, who runs a social enterprise in Australia called Assembled Threads. "You actually are moving someone from...more
Westlock Community Foundation Helping Students Pursue Educational Opportunities
A new scholarship fund in Canada will help high school students who want to further their education, the CBC reports. The Westlock Community Foundation in Alberta received a $26,800 donation from...more
A new scholarship fund in Canada will help high school students who want to further their education, the CBC reports. The Westlock Community Foundation in Alberta received a $26,800 donation from...more
Golfers Support Swings Fore Strings to Raise Money for Student Music Program 
If you're looking for a good time while raising money for a good cause, try golf. The Salvation Army in Virginia Beach held its annual " Swings Fore Strings" fundraiser on Saturday, hoping to...more
If you're looking for a good time while raising money for a good cause, try golf. The Salvation Army in Virginia Beach held its annual " Swings Fore Strings" fundraiser on Saturday, hoping to...more
Eric Spofford Presents the Miami Mansion Mastermind: A Premier Business Intensive Event
If you've ever dreamed of owning your very own Miami mansion, you'll want to get in touch with Eric Spofford. The real estate mogul and Instagram star will be hosting a one-day business intensive...more
If you've ever dreamed of owning your very own Miami mansion, you'll want to get in touch with Eric Spofford. The real estate mogul and Instagram star will be hosting a one-day business intensive...more
Self-Love Comes At A Cost: Zainab Patel, Entrepreneur &Amp; Trans Activist
"Many of us, at some point in time, have been told in our lives that we are unloveable. By our parents, partners, husbands, children, friends, or society," says transgender activist Zainab...more
"Many of us, at some point in time, have been told in our lives that we are unloveable. By our parents, partners, husbands, children, friends, or society," says transgender activist Zainab...more
Two Bangladeshi Women Entrepreneurs Selected as Finalists for YBI's Prestigious Global ...
Two young women in Bangladesh have been named as finalists for the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the social entrepreneurship category, the New York Times reports. Zarin Tasnim...more
Two young women in Bangladesh have been named as finalists for the Global Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the social entrepreneurship category, the New York Times reports. Zarin Tasnim...more
Top Books Every Entrepreneur Must Read
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur in India, Jasreet Kaur has a book for you. It's called Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, and it tells the stories of 25 entrepreneurs from the Indian Institute of...more
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur in India, Jasreet Kaur has a book for you. It's called Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish, and it tells the stories of 25 entrepreneurs from the Indian Institute of...more
Grant Funding to Bolster Operations at 17 Southern Indiana Nonprofits
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
"When you see the kids interacting and them building communitythat's what it is," says Camp Quality Kentuckiana executive director Eddie Bobbitt. "It's bigger than fishing and pie fights." The...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Southern Indiana
"When you see the kids interacting and them building communitythat's what it is," says Camp Quality Kentuckiana executive director Eddie Bobbitt. "It's bigger than fishing and pie fights." The...more
On Your Mark: Medina City Schools Foundation Hosts Run4Fun
If you're looking for a fun way to raise money for your local school, don't head to Ohio's Medina City Schools Foundation's 29th annual Run4Fun May 3. "We are hoping for about 350 to 400 runners...more
If you're looking for a fun way to raise money for your local school, don't head to Ohio's Medina City Schools Foundation's 29th annual Run4Fun May 3. "We are hoping for about 350 to 400 runners...more
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Calgary Social Enterprise Offers High-Tech Services by People with Autism
Meticulon, a project of Autism Calgary Association in partnership with the federal government and the Sinneave Family Foundation, operates as a social enterprise that renders high-tech services provided by people with autism, leveraging their natural abilities at requiring attention to detail, repetition, and sequencing.