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In the face of ongoing legal and political threats toward programs addressing inequality, a global VC firm opened a new fund to support underresourced entrepreneurs — and chose DC as the place to do so. Portfolia, a San Mateo, California-headquartered firm, on Tuesday launched its 14th fund that specifically caters to founders investors typically overlook, […]
This is a guest post by Tony Bridges, assistant secretary for the Maryland Department of Transportation. For small businesses and those owned by people from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, securing government contracts can change the game. Government contracts provide businesses with a steady revenue source, credibility and the chance to expand into new markets. And prime […]
Five African startups have won cash prizes at the 14th edition of the Orange Social Venture Prize (OSVP) in Africa and the Middle East. Since 2011, the OSVP has been at the heart of Orange’s strategy to contribute to the development of the entrepreneurial ecosystem and the inclusive growth of the countries where the Group […]
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Friday will set off the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of Birsa Munda from a public outreach programme in Bihar’s Jamui, days ahead of the Nov 20 second phase of assembly polls in the tribal hero’s home state, Jharkhand.Munda’s birth anniversary on Nov 15 is marked as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Local Arts Beer Local News Football CFL BC Lions From zip lines to pancake breakfasts, here’s all the things you can do at the Grey Cup Published Nov 14, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in […]
Back in 2010, when then-TEDCO interim executive director John Wasilisin was flying back to Baltimore from Austin, Texas, he couldn’t stop thinking about how his trip made him feel like “something was missing” in Maryland’s ecosystem. Wasilisin had just spent a long few days attending myriad events in Austin and St. Louis, Missouri, where he […]
Trump to preside over historic sporting events: Which teams and stars could skip White House visits?
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After a sold-out debut in 2024 with over 1,200 attendees, ¿Por Qué No? is returning in 2025, bigger and better than ever. The 2025 fest will take place across two breathtaking venues: the vibrant Tulum Beach and the serene, crystal-clear waters of Vesica Cenote. ¿Por Qué No? Tulum 2024. c/o ¿Por Qué No? Running January 3-4 from […]
At a post-screening chat, director Chu and the cast discussed making the enduring myth of Oz real: “[We] wanted the ground to be dirty; we wanted to have dust and scratches.” Source link
Don’t miss the Women with Ambition Female Founder & Entrepreneur Expo this Saturday in New York City! Following a hugely successful first-ever event last year, Women with Ambition are returning with their second annual Female Founder & Entrepreneur Expo this Saturday, November 16 in the Bryant Park Hotel, overlooking the famous Bryant Park and Winter […]