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The best nonprofit events board members should know about this year

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Community engagement ideas: Board members are always looking for ways to engage with their communities, mobilize volunteers, and address their community’s unique needs. Events are a good place to learn more about community engagement initiatives. This year, the event will be held in St.

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Why Gateway Accelerate Is A Great Choice For International Entrepreneurs

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On September 15, 2016, UMSL Accelerate joined the Global EIR network and began taking applications for its international accelerator program, Gateway Accelerate. I’m excited to have a Global EIR state besides Colorado in the middle of the country. Louis has a great startup scene and a vibrant business community.

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Why Niche Start-Ups Are Making Waves In 2020

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Finding the right niche, and finding the community that this niche serves, is the way to make a small business a success. Elizabeth in Missouri, Sunwest Bank, Provident Bancorp Inc., First Financial Bank, and Coastal Community Bank, and Neocova recently confirmed a series A funding round of $9.5m. Space exploration.

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The Venture Capital Secret: 3 Out of 4 Start-Ups Fail

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