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11.29.17
The Good “New” Days: A Blended Workforce
In an ever-evolving, blended world of business, it is important to focus on what makes each group of people a valuable and necessary asset to the company team. These days millennials comprise a large and permanent piece of the workforce. While we may do things a little differently than those who entered the cubicles before […]
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Carving Out Your Niche – Re-defining Success on YOUR Terms
What does it take to carve out your own personal niche? Authenticity. Gravitas. Personal mojo. Stick-to-itiveness. Vulnerability. Entrepreneurship is tough no matter how you slice it. But it can be especially challenging thing when an aspiring woman is breaking into starting her own business. Over the years at the NIIC, I recall several local women […]
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Entrepreneurship Thrives on Mythology
No doubt, Shark Tank and reality TV have over-sensationalized entrepreneurship. Call them myths, misconceptions, half truths and lies. Entrepreneurs of all stripes hear their share of misinformation when it comes to their pursuits. During Global Entrepreneurship Week, let’s ponder a few of the most common ones: 1. Being an entrepreneur is glamorous Too many people want the […]
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Celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017
Entrepreneurs are an integral part of the economy, and their footprint is significant. That’s why we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017 at The NIIC. It’s an opportunity to convene and connect the entrepreneurial community and thank them for how they impact our region. This morning entrepreneurs kicked it off with an informal Business Builder Breakfast […]
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Enterprising Women–Stand and Be Recognized
Every entrepreneurial story is unique and different. As women, we might avoid the limelight, even when it’s well deserved. We don’t ‘toot our horn’ enough. Let’s change that! WEOC is all about motivating and inspiring women, and we’ve met some amazing business owners since our inception. We learned about a female entrepreneurship award and encourage you to nominate yourself or a peer. Why […]
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