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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in 2022

Board Effect

Yet, philanthropists and foundations traditionally have been less likely to fund these activities, preferring to fund specific programs or projects, and capacity building grants could make a viable difference. Foundations are more interested in funding programs and projects that will stand the test of time. FHL Bank Chicago.

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Female Founder Interview – Olga Camargo Leads Latinas Fintech Advisory

The Startup Magazine

Olga has a great story as CEO and Founder of SHENIX , a Chicago-based fintech app company focused on financial education and advisory services for Latinas. Negocios Now named Olga among Chicago’s Most Influential 50 Latinos. Crain’s Chicago Business named Olga among “Chicago’s Most Powerful Latinos” in 2019.

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Venture Capital Access Program launches to aid women and diverse entrepreneurs

David Teten

I am very happy to announce today a new program I’ve been working on designed to support women and diverse entrepreneurs, particularly those in the technology sector. Pioneering Program Launched by Harvard Business School Alumni Angels of New York and the National Association of Investment Companies. economic growth.

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Spread Your Wings With The Innovative Spotivity Platform For After School Programs

YoungUpstarts

However, for various reasons, millions of teens in America fail to engage in meaningful afterschool programs. After school program providers can also use Spotivity to connect with potential participants and grow their user base. An afterschool program with emphasis on technological education can accomplish this.

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Female Founder Interview: Latina Leader Elizabeth Colón

The Startup Magazine

She has been named Chicago Business Journal Woman of Influence (2016), the National Association of Women Business Owners’ Woman Business Owner of the Year award (2015), the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Person of the Year award (2014), and Enterprising Women’s Enterprising Woman of the Year award (2013).

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TechStars Chicago Applications Are Now Open

Feld Thoughts

TechStars Chicago applications are now open. You didn’t know there was a TechStars Chicago? Last night I was in Chicago at 1871 , the amazing 50,000 square foot co-working space in the Chicago Merchandise Mart that has become the convening spot for the digital economy in Chicago and the home of Excelerate Labs.

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The Rapidly Growing Chicago and LA Startup Communities

Feld Thoughts

Matt and I were on the FeedBurner board together and he’s got a powerful connection between LA and Chicago – another city with an incredibly thriving startup community. As I was talking to Matt, it rolled around in my head that there are a lot of similarities in the growth of both the Chicago and LA startup communities.

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