Moonshot is looking for the innovator or entrepreneur with the next great idea. The 2024 Moonshot Rural Pitch Tour – an entrepreneurship contest similar to ABC’s “Shark Tank” – starts this month in Wickenburg. Pitch contests are scheduled in 16 cities across the state, reaching Flagstaff May 3 and 4, and culminating in Cottonwood with the final statewide competition in August. Last year, Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski and his wife, Ruth Ellen, made their pitch and won the statewide competition … [Read more...] about Moonshot Invites Entrepreneurs to Pitch Their Ideas
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SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
Today, Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), released the following statement in response to the May employment data reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics continues to tell a mixed story on jobs and the U.S. economy. "The establishment survey pointed to an increase of only 69,000 in employment for the month of May, far below expectations and where job … [Read more...] about SBE Council Chief Economist on Latest Jobs Data
Meet the Geeks
May 2nd at Noon. Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET.) Facilitate conversations between software and program developers in Flagstaff, AZ with the Meet the Geeks group! Meet the Geeks is a movable, flexible group that meets around the city to create ideas, share resources and knowledge, build new ventures and bring life to ideas. Register online at www.flagstaffgeeks.com or call 928-213-9234. … [Read more...] about Meet the Geeks
Moving Forward with Business Ideas
On Monday, a panel of local business people will answer some key questions. Among them: 'How do I start my own business?' And 'How do people end up as entrepreneurs?' The event is sponsored by the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology and the NAU W. A. Franke College of Business. The panel will include Russ Yelton from Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, Stephanie McKinney from National Bank of Arizona, and Michael Zervas from Mountain … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Business Ideas
SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Raymond J. Keating, chief economist for the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council), offered the following statement in reaction to the CPI inflation numbers released this morning by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: "Despite the continuing efforts by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke to reassure that everything is under control regarding inflation, the CPI inflation data for August, up 0.4%, and the past year, running at 3.8%, confirm that this is simply not the case. … [Read more...] about SBE Council Economist on Latest Inflation Numbers
Young Entrepreneurs Learn from Business Leaders
When Anthony Horn was six years old, he wasn’t playing with army men like other youngsters his age; he took apart a Power Mac GE computer. “My inspiration for technology and being in a business came from Apple. I have always been a fan of Apple, but the way Steve Jobs [CEO of Apple] thinks simply inspires me. He knew what he was doing, with Apple, Pixar, and NExT,” Horn said. Horn is going to be a junior at Coconino High School this fall and is looking forward to his educational … [Read more...] about Young Entrepreneurs Learn from Business Leaders
SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) issued the following statement on June's employment data, which showed an anemic 18,000 jobs gain. The U.S. Department of Labor also reported a downward revision (-44,000) in the job numbers for April and May. "The jobs numbers are not surprising given low business confidence, increased government costs, increased health coverage and energy costs and the fact that small business owners are not generating enough new or sustained … [Read more...] about SBE Responding to Low Job Numbers
Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) said May's jobs numbers are not surprising given flawed government policies that continue to jack up business costs and fuel uncertainty. The unemployment rate increased to 9.1 percent, and employers only added 54,000 jobs last month according to the U.S. Department of Labor. "Energy and health care costs are rising, and additional policy uncertainties remain a drag on small business confidence. The central barrier to business … [Read more...] about Poor Job Numbers Reflect Grim Policy Outlook
Software Developers and Programmers Luncheon
May 2, Event at NACET, Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology. Programmers, software entrepreneurs and others are invited to network about Northern Arizona's software cluster. 12:00-1:30 Free and open to the public. NACET Conference Room 2225 N. Gemini Drive Flagstaff, AZ 86001 … [Read more...] about Software Developers and Programmers Luncheon
NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
The Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (NACET) is being considered as the Dinah Adkins Technology Business Incubator of the Year. The award is part of the international organization called the National Business Incubation Association. Other programs being recognized include Purdue University, TECH Fort Worth and others. Winners of the 2011 NBIA Incubation Awards will be announced during the Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, April 12, at NBIA's 25th International Conference on … [Read more...] about NACET Nominated for Business Incubation Association Award
