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Entrepreneurship

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation publishes content on entrepreneurship and related issues. Find and access current and archived items in our database. 

As part of the Grow with Google Initiative, U.S. Chamber Foundation Receives a Google.org Grant to Identify Paths for Military Spouse Entrepreneurship

Economic Empowerment
Economic Growth
Entrepreneurship
Military Spouses
Workforce Training
August 20, 2019
Hiring Our Heroes
Military Spouses at AMPLIFY
© Hiring Our Heroes
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes initiative and Grow with Google, the tech company’s economic opportunity effort, announced a collaborative effort to identify specific challenges military spouses face participating in entrepreneurial endeavors; growing small businesses, participating in remote work; and reskilling to growth industries.  

Digital Transformation is Changing Youth Perspectives on Business

Kayleigh Alexandra, Micro Startups
Education
Entrepreneurship
Postsecondary Education
Youth Employment
November 6, 2018
Center for Education and Workforce
Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship
© 2018 Getty Images
Despite the accessibility of digital technology, there remains a notable disconnect between the tech-savvy and those struggling to find a place in the digital nation. This isn’t a problem that can be overcome with any urgency, but it’s imperative that the educational system continues to pivot curriculums towards digital skills. Programming, AI development, machine learning, analytics, data-driven strategy: if business is to adapt at all levels, it will need a formidable baseline of understanding.

Food Truck Nation Q&A: Boston’s Dynamic Duo

Taylor Kirk
Emerging Issues
Entrepreneurship
August 8, 2018
Emerging Issues
Bon Me
© Bon Me
Patrick Lynch and Ali Fong launched Bon Me, an Asian cuisine food truck, in 2010 after participating in Boston’s food truck contest. Their business, which became profitable in its first year, has since expanded to include eight food trucks, two food carts, and seven restaurants with 230 employees. Patrick spoke with the Foundation about his experiences as an entrepreneur in one of the country’s fastest-growing industries.

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