Forward-thinking leadership and a focus on entrepreneurship has helped the City of Peoria usher in a series of high-profile developments, new jobs and a more vibrant community over the last several years. The COVID-19 pandemic ...
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Exploring the innovative power of the arts for entrepreneurs and the community
Art has a unique power to engage and transform participants. A talented painter can evoke deep thought within a viewer while a musician can encourage listeners to break out into song and dance. This power ...
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Exploring entrepreneurship and innovation with local authors and illustrators
Our community is teeming with entrepreneurs and many of them might not look like the traditional small business owner. Have you ever thought of an author as an entrepreneur? How about an illustrator? While they ...
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4 videos on using an entrepreneurial mindset to address community needs
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented immense challenges for society and overcoming them will take collaboration across our diverse communities. By sharing our experiences and knowledge, we can find innovative solutions that help us pivot, adapt ...
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Community Innovation Summit brings innovative solutions to West Valley non-profits
The ASU Edson E+I Institute’s Peoria Forward Program has partnered for a second year in a row with Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) to host the action-packed Community Innovation Summit. Over the course of two ...
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Local Holiday Gift Guide: Support Entrepreneurs from Edson E+I Institute
Need a little help or inspiration with your holiday shopping? Consider supporting a local Phoenix-area based entrepreneur this season. This gift guide, curated by the Edson E+I Institute, features 11 active ventures from three of ...
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7 Tips to help you advance your idea during winter break
With the fall semester coming to an end and winter break approaching, it’s important to take time to relax and unwind, but that doesn’t mean you need to put your ideas on hold. In fact, ...
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Using design thinking to cultivate community outside the middle school classroom
Sizzling pork shoulder in adobo sauce, warmed up corn tortillas, expertly diced tomatoes and a roasted garlic that you can almost smell. No, this is not Taco Chronicles on Netflix. I’m watching a teacher’s video ...
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Join Retail Devils at ASU Family Weekend
At Edson E+I and specifically within the Venture Development team, we aspire to establish strategic, meaningful and impactful partnerships with a variety of collaborators that share a mission to support our student entrepreneurs. Over the ...
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Turn your ideas into action with CGI U 2021!
The Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) supports college students across the world who have committed to take action and tackle pressing challenges. In 13 years, CGI U has engaged over 10,000+ students supporting over ...