Category Archives: Support Networks

New Democracy Collaborative report on policies effective at revitalizing communities

Posted on September 27, 2014 by vgonzal2

The Democracy Collaborative report offers a representative survey of some key emerging best practices in state and local policy-making to support community wealth building—designed to support economic inclusion goals, create quality jobs with family-supporting wages, address generational poverty, stabilize communities … Continue reading →

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Want to get more involved in building alliances for change?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by vgonzal2

SIGN UP HERE  for the Alliance for Justice Webinar on October 8th (2-3pm  PT) This one hour seminar will discuss how different types of organizations…unions, political organizations, nonprofit serve and educational orgs can get together.  There will be a specific … Continue reading →

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The World Cooperative Monitor wants to hear from you

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Peter Scobas

If you are part of a Cooperative, the World Cooperative Monitor wants to hear from you! The European Research Institute on Cooperative and Social Enterprises (Euricse) and the International Co-operative Alliance (ICA) are calling on co-operatives to contribute to the … Continue reading →

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Are you an aspiring LBGT entrepreneur?

Posted on February 24, 2014 by vgonzal2

StartOut, the first national network of LGBT entrepreneurs is organizing its 2014 demonstration day in San Francisco. Demo Day provides a forum for innovative startups from the StartOut community to pitch their ideas and connect with potential investors. For more … Continue reading →

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The 2013 Arizona Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator is Officially Underway

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

The Arizona Furnace Technology Transfer Accelerator (Furnace) is a competitive startup acceleration program designed to form, fund, and launch new companies that are built upon technologies and intellectual property licensed from Arizona’s premier research institutions. It offers over 100 compelling … Continue reading →

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Asu Innovation Challenge

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

The Arizona State University Innovation Challenge  is an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from across the university to make a difference in our local and global communities through innovation. Win up to $10,000 to make your ideas happen. Submissions will … Continue reading →

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Be Inspired

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

This summer the Canadian Co-operative Association (CCA) released a directory listing 114 student and youth co-ops in Canada. The national association for co-operatives in Canada, representing more than ten million co-operative and credit union members. CCA members come from many sectors of the economy, including … Continue reading →

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Learn more about the Greater Phoenix SCORE Seminar

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

Join the Greater Phoenix SCORE seminar this September 24, from 3-5pm at NMBA / SSC Boring Building, 1951 West North Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85021. The seminar is designed for anyone starting or thinking about starting a non-profit entity. Become familiar with the … Continue reading →

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AZGiveCamp is here to help you with web content!

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

AZ GiveCamp, is a weekend event where volunteer web developers are connected with non-profits in need of web services.  The developers donate their weekends to assist organizations who would otherwise not be able to afford their services.  We will be … Continue reading →

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Experience local rewards on a whole new level

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Demetreos Spanos

Are you local to the core? Local First Arizona is launching a new loyalty program that will let you shout it loud and proud, and have fun while you shop with your local favorites. Join the Localist campaign and be a part … Continue reading →

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