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11.15.17
Entrepreneurship Thrives on Mythology
No doubt, Shark Tank and reality TV have over-sensationalized entrepreneurship. Call them myths, misconceptions, half truths and lies. Entrepreneurs of all stripes hear their share of misinformation when it comes to their pursuits. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, let’s ponder a few of the most common ones: 1. Being an entrepreneur is glamorous Too many people want the […]
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Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017
Entrepreneurs are an integral part of the economy, and their footprint is significant. That’s why we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 at The NIIC. It’s an opportunity to convene and connect the entrepreneurial community and thank them for how they impact our region. This morning entrepreneurs kicked it off with an informal Business Builder Breakfast […]
Read More11.10.17
Enterprising Women–Stand and Be Recognized
Every entrepreneurial story is unique and different. As women, we might avoid the limelight, even when it’s well deserved. We don’t ‘toot our horn’ enough. Let’s change that! WEOC is all about motivating and inspiring women, and we’ve met some amazing business owners since our inception. We learned about a female entrepreneurship award and encourage you to nominate yourself or a peer. Why […]
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Pittsburgh: A city of possibilities rich with lessons for us all
We’ve heard a lot recently how the Rust Belt is taking advantage of its assets to more fully express itself as a node of innovation and entrepreneurship. By capitalizing on its business climate and infrastructure, it makes the former Rust Belt a great place to work, learn, and play. Pittsburgh is a great example of that phenomenon […]
Read More11.02.17
Are you a job holder or business owner?
40% of all U.S. working adults will be self-employed by 2020. This shift in the composition of business establishments in the U.S. will necessitate changes in how job holders adapt their thinking more toward a business owner mentality. A job holder (JH) focuses on their work process—a necessary function. They are most concerned with their functional role […]
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