Rise

The NLI Media Group is offering $20,000.00 in services to a Central Texas entrepreneur with a vision that encourages economic growth in the region. The prize will be offered to the winner of the NLI Media Challenge which is now open for submissions. Submission deadline is July 31, 2008.

The NLI Media Group is offering $20,000.00 in services to a Central Texas entrepreneur with a vision that encourages economic growth in the region. The prize will be offered to the winner of the NLI Media Challenge which is now open for submissions. Submission deadline is July 31, 2008.

Over the next 3 days, the CLUB E Network (CLUB E), a broadband TV & social network for entrepreneurs is filming the RISE event to help share the story and spirit of RISE to people all over the country.

How can you build your business faster without spending more money? What are the issues that entrepreneurs can take on together leading to business success faster? Share your insight, and hear others at the Entrepreneurs Town Hall Meeting on Monday March 3rd, at 6 pm.  Details at this link.  This will be a conversation among the entrepreneurs present, not a presentation. Please sign up here and join us in making Austin's community of entrepreneurs stronger.

You are invited to stand for a world without poverty.  Join DiscoverHope Fund, a 501c3 international development nonprofit, on Wed March 5 from 7:00-9:00pm for an intimate informational gathering on the work we are presently doing in Peru to provide microloans for macrodreams and to champion the development of each incredible woman we work with.  See details for more information...

Creating value from art in life has never been more possible. Richard Florida, author of Rise of The Creative Class, says that cities like Austin that are rich in artistry are teaching corporations how to win the economic race. If you’re an artist this intersection between art and commerce spells opportunity to excel and flourish for the first time in history. Artistiry, passion and obsessions are the new buzz words for corporate evolution and growth. What can the arts do for you?

The world is on the cusp of integrating two movements, and Austin is poised to be ground zero of this integration:  The global entrepeneurial movement and the idea of business as a powerful force for good.  How can we catalyze this potential?

In the ever-changing world of environmental innovation, it’s important to stay up to date on news and developments. These blogs and other publications serve up the latest in green news for business.

From business mentoring, conferences, events, and finding ways to let your entrepreneurial voice be heard on Capitol Hill, the government can help you do it.

For the aspiring entrepreneur's of tomorrow.

Austin has been named a "Startup Hub" by Fast Company magazine's annual 30 Fastest Cities in the World list...Read here for more on why Austin is the Entrepreneur's Capital.

For up-to-the minute information on topics that matter for female entrepreneurs, check out these blogs.