We’re excited to announce the next cohort of BALSA Grant winners! On April 9, we’ll proudly welcome 10 new first-time entrepreneurs to the BALSA Family. Each winner receives $1,500 in non-dilutive funding plus hands-on mentorship and support. This special event is more than an announcement—it’s a celebration of innovation, determination, and the power of community. ??? Tuesday, April 9 ?? Greater St. Louis, Inc. ? 6 PM Save the date and help us celebrate the future of St. Louis entrepreneurship. #BALSAFoundation #GrantWinners #StLouisStartups #InclusiveInnovation #Entrepreneurship #BALSAFamily #BALSAFam #GSL #SupportLocalDreams #StLouisEntrepreneurs
The BALSA Foundation
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Our vision is a St. Louis community that embraces first time entrepreneurship as a gateway to social change.
关于我们
The mission of The BALSA Foundation is to promote social equity and prosperity in the St. Louis region by providing mentorship and resources to help first time entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. The Foundation provides the following programs to advance its mission: ? The Entrepreneur’s Roadmap is a free comprehensive guide to starting a business. ? Idea Support provides free expert feedback to help you improve your idea. ? The BALSA Grant provides cash and mentorship to help you start your business. Our vision is to make entrepreneurship accessible – and success attainable – to everyone. We believe that lowering barriers to the entrepreneurial community is an effective way to promote community, equality, and economic growth in our region. We are the philanthropic arm of The BALSA Group, and serve to fulfill its mission of community service. From The BALSA Group we obtain significant financial support and the expertise of its members and alumni. We are a volunteer-run organization of entrepreneurs, scientists, community leaders, and young professionals. We are passionate about empowering others to realize their business ideas and to make St. Louis a better place.
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https://www.balsafoundation.org
The BALSA Foundation的外部链接
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- 11-50 人
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- St Louis，Missouri
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- 2014
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4240 Duncan Ave
US，Missouri，St Louis，63110
The BALSA Foundation员工
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Gabriela S. RamÃrez-Arellano
?? Keynote Speaker | Dynamic Trainer | Multicultural Coach & Mentor | Small Business Growth Expert | Economic Development Consultant
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Maxim Schillebeeckx, PhD
Business Development & Licensing at Eikon Therapeutics
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Cole Johnson
VP, Strategic Growth at Dimension Inx
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Jeferson Dagua
obrero en The BALSA Foundation
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Applications now open! Applications for the BALSA Grant are now open. Application closes on January 24, 2025. All applicants will be notified of decisions by end of March 2025. New this year, grants are $1500 each! Eligibility requirements for the BALSA Grant First time entrepreneur. You must not have started a successful business before No significant outside investment Live in the St. Louis metropolitan area At least 18 years of age Able to attend 8-10 week Learning Series starting in April. https://lnkd.in/eMZWRR3D
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Woohoo! Excited to share that Demiblue Natural Nails Michelle Robinson is doing it! Congratulations on all of your hard work to grow and scale!! #BALSAFam #BALSAFoundation
GREAT NEWS! We are pleased to announce that we have awarded 20 startups with $1.7 million in equity-free grants. This is our 2024 Cohort! Each year, we welcome innovative, scalable, job-creating startups from around the world to participate in our annual Startup Competition for a chance to be awarded up to $100,000 in non-dilutive funding. These 20 companies are creating the innovations that will drive economic impact in St. Louis for years to come, and we can't wait to see the heights they'll reach. Please extend a huge congratulations to these companies. Welcome to Arch Grants! If you see a company or a Founder here that you know and appreciate, jump down in the comments and tell them you are proud! AirSeal CardioVascular ALLUMIN8 - relocating from Springfield, MO ASL Aspire - relocating from Champaign, IL Avol - relocating from Brooklyn, NY BenefitsBoost Bold Spoon Creamery Demiblue Natural Nails ExPrimary, Inc. - relocating from Rochester, NY Hire Henry Hypno Loops MatchNP Metablify OrgAcuity Posie Pots Prezerv Technologies - relocating from Boston, MA Raknida - relocating from Lagos, Nigeria Real Document Solutions - RDS Roam - relocating from Seattle, WA StepStuds Words Liive, Inc. - relocating from Falls Church, VA
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Check out this opportunity for additional mentorship and support #BALSAFam !
Growth-minded business owners, you are cordially invited to our new Cohort to gain customized coaching and insights. Membership in our Business Health Assessment Cohort is limited and begins with a required 40-minute survey that covers 10 areas that can make or break your business. Respondents are entered into a drawing for one of five $50 Amazon gift cards. The Cohort goes live on Monday, December 2. https://lnkd.in/gvdtyHry
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is organizing an event aimed at promoting fair homeownership opportunities and wealth creation in underprivileged BIPOC communities. The event will act as a platform to raise awareness about recent funding and resources available for homeownership in St. Louis, Missouri. Please join us and share with the many different communities we serve. When: ? Wednesday, September 25,?2025?from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM CST? Where: Delmar Divine 5501 Delmar St. Louis, MO 63112 Who should attend: Financial institutions,?CDFIs, government,?and non-profit organizations who are?interested in partnership opportunities to?support housing initiatives in St. Louis, Missouri? Registration Information: To register online,?click Register and fill out the needed information.??You will receive a confirmation email once completed.?? https://lnkd.in/gPbEEXTQ
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Congratulations Julius B Anthony #BALSAAlum and the one and only Keisha Mabry Haymore (heyFRIEND) #HeyFriend ! ??
We're thrilled to announce our two keynote speakers for this fall's SPECTRUM conference: Julius B Anthony and Keisha Mabry Haymore (heyFRIEND). We can't wait for them to inspire, motivate, and help us embrace our value! Have you registered? https://lnkd.in/gwwDtjYX #spectrumSTL #networking #nonprofit #development
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TODAY is the last day to apply for the $1k grant, 10 week learning series, ongoing support, and so much more. Join the #BALSAFamily and apply now at: https://lnkd.in/eMZWRR3D
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Join the #BALSAFamily apply NOW! ?? Why Apply? 1?? Financial Boost: $1,000 to kickstart your business idea! 2?? Mentorship: Gain invaluable guidance from experienced mentors in your industry. 3?? Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and expand your network. 4?? Educational Resources: Access to exclusive workshops and resources to enhance your skills through the 10-week Learning Series ? How to Apply: Visit our website: www.balsafoundation.org Complete the application form by July 24
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Congratulations Orly Peters ????
Yesterday we presented Orly Peters the Founder of Habuyta- A Bite of Home our 1st Startup Grant of the year! Thank you to our sponsor Drive Social Media for making this possible.
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Apply now for the $1k grant, 10 week learning series, ongoing support, and so much more #BALSAFam Learn more and pply now at: https://lnkd.in/eMZWRR3D
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