Right to Start

?? Save the Date: December 4th Join Right to Start as we share key updates on our national and state-level initiatives, including exciting progress in New Mexico. We are also launching a new way for business owners and entrepreneurship champions to help shape the future of entrepreneurship in New Mexico. Join us to learn more! During the call: ?? Founder and CEO Victor W. Hwang will outline our national vision for entrepreneurship. ?? COO Kim Lane will highlight impactful work happening in New Mexico. ?? Right to Start will share a new opportunity where you can help shape the future of entrepreneurship in New Mexico ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/etSUem9g ?? When: December 4th, 2024 ?? Where: RSVP to receive the Zoom invitation Note: Space is limited. Catherine Read Alice Loy UNM Rainforest Innovations #LetUsStart #BuildYourDreams #NewMexico #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #ABQ

?? Starting a business is tough.?? It takes courage to step out of your comfort zone and a lot of perseverance to build and grow the business of your dreams. Every entrepreneur’s journey is filled with highs and lows, moments of doubt, and breakthroughs that make it all worth it. Today, we’re inspired by the story of one courageous entrepreneur, Ernest Comer III in Savannah, Georgia, who took a leap of faith to pursue his entrepreneurial dream. ?? Watch below to hear about his journey and let it remind you: dreams are worth chasing, and persistence makes all the difference. Thanks to Right to Start Advocate Kewaan Drayton for capturing this powerful story! Right to Start's mission is dedicated to removing issues that get in the way of starting and growing a business, so that more people in every community can build the businesses of their dreams. This can spur more homegrown jobs, higher incomes, stronger communities, and less poverty across a state, no matter where you live. Let’s celebrate the starters, makers, dreamers, and doers! Share your own entrepreneurial story in the comments—what got in the way, and what kept you going? ?? #LetUsStart #BuildYourDreams #Entrepreneur #Entrepreneurship #Savannah #Georgia

I edit a daily email newsletter about business owners and entrepreneurship, so I feel as though I have a pretty good grasp of what's going on, but every time I talk to Victor W. Hwang of Right to Start, I learn all sorts of things I didn't know. That was true a few weeks ago when we recorded a 21 Hats Dashboard podcast that focused on his recent roadtrip that took him to a series of surprising entrepreneurial hotspots. And it was equally true in our just-published episode in which Victor explained why he's so optimistic about entrepreneurship in America. For one thing, he can point to a lot of red tape being cut on the local level (did you know you can incorporate a business in Colorado for $1). But of course there's plenty of work to be done. One example: Do you realize how hard it can be for entrepreneurs to get a home mortgage? Wherever you get podcasts. #entrepreneurship #regulation

We are feeling grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week alongside EFN members and our friends at Right to Start. Thank you to Victor W. Hwang and Courtney Broom, MBA, SHRM-CP for joining us in conversation with EFN membership today and sharing inspiring stories and data that highlight the unifying power of entrepreneurship. ? If you’re an EFN member or considering joining EFN, stay tuned for a link to access the recording next week! ? In the meantime, check out Victor’s latest article in Inc., linked below, where he shares insights on the state of American?entrepreneurship from his cross-country road trip. We're pleased to share...the American Dream is very much alive. ?? https://lnkd.in/gAysyTKd

We did a thing… ?? In our mission to make Keystone Sessions content more accessible and usable as a resource, we’ve launched The Disruption Lab podcast! Not only that, but we’ve also reorganized our YouTube channel to feature playlist along with shorter, impactful segments packed with actionable tips. Every Thursday, we’ll be sharing our most valuable sessions in podcast form so you can easily tune in on the go. Our first episode is here, featuring Victor Hwang, founder of Right to Start, who digs into the big question: Why is entrepreneurship so vital for communities? ?? Victor breaks down the economic and social benefits of entrepreneurship and how we can all play a role in advocating for innovation. This is just the beginning—follow the podcast for weekly episodes that will keep you thinking disruptively. Check it out, subscribe, and get ready for insights you won’t want to miss! https://lnkd.in/gCaHstUP Victor W. Hwang #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #innovation #ecosystembuilding

We're happy to say the Chamber has joined the Indiana Starters Coalition as a steering committee member. Our VP Adam H. Berry writes on how this will help us foster entrepreneurship and support small businesses in the state: https://lnkd.in/gJXmmGTP #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #indiana #smallbusiness

?? Advancing Entrepreneurship at Global Entrepreneurship Week in Sacramento! ?? This past Monday, Victor W. Hwang, Founder & CEO of Right to Start, delivered a powerful keynote during Global Entrepreneurship Week Sacramento. In a thought-provoking fireside chat with Jermaine Carter-Gibson and Isaiah Green from the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), Victor highlighted the urgent need for policies and initiatives that break down barriers and unlock opportunities for entrepreneurs in every community. His message served as an inspiration to leaders and changemakers to champion entrepreneurship as a path to economic and social renewal. The event was hosted by Right to Start Ambassador Cameron R. Law, Executive Director of the Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Global Entrepreneurship Week #GEW (November 18–24), organized by the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), is a worldwide celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship, uniting millions of participants across 180+ countries, including entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, educators, and community leaders. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guZjwV9B #LetUsStart #BuildYourDreams

"City leaders have the opportunity to strengthen their communities by more actively supporting entrepreneurship in their cities; helping to dismantle the stigma that government acts as more of a barrier rather than a boon to starting or growing a business." --National League of Cities ?? Recently, over 100 changemakers gathered in Kansas City, MO, at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation headquarters to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the conclusion of five years of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program. Right to Start Founder and CEO Victor W. Hwang and Chief Government Affairs Officer Jason Grill captured the impact of entrepreneurship during a session on entrepreneurship trends: “If there is a 1% increase in entrepreneurship, there is a 2% decrease in poverty.” The event also showcased programs like The KC BizCare Office, which provides streamlined licensing and workshops for diverse entrepreneurs, as a model for empowering local business growth. Entrepreneurship isn’t just an economic driver—it’s a community builder. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3CWzVFN