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January 22, 2020

With huge growth predicted for the gig economy, community colleges are developing programs to help students succeed in that sector. ELI is proud to be one of the organizations they turn to for thought leadership and programming. Learn more in the article published by the American Association for Community College’s here.

October 7, 2019

A Showcase of Rural Entrepreneurship Efforts From September 17-19, 2019, ELI’s Nic Houle traveled to the city of Pine Bluff, Arkansas as part of the 2019 RuralRISE Summit. The summit brought together entrepreneurs, nonprofit and government agency professionals, educators, and others in an effort to share resources and develop strategies to promote rural entrepreneurship.  On the RuralRISE 2018 Summit: On May 14-16, 2018, 170 community leaders and rural ecosystem builders gathered at Canaan Valley Resort…

August 9, 2019

“The undeniable reality is the Triangle is fortunate to have an abundance of resources and organizations and networks to support the entrepreneurial ambition of people,” said Thom Ruhe, CEO of the N.C. Idea Foundation. “As you get out of the immediate Triangle area, that becomes more anemic. I feel there is a greater need and we can have a greater impact here.” Learn more in this news article about Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Training and the…

July 8, 2019

ELI President Rob Herndon attended the American Library Association (ALA) Conference in Washington D.C. on June 22nd and 23rd at the invitation of Duncan Smith. Duncan, who is one of the founders of NovelList, is also an Ice House Facilitator and Chief of Strategy for Public Libraries for EBSCO. ALA is the oldest and largest library association in the world. With a mission of enhancing learning and ensuring access to information to all, they are…

May 17, 2019

  Fairmont, W.Va. – Pierpont Community & Technical College held its annual commencement ceremony Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Robinson Grand Theater in Clarksburg, WV. Degrees were conferred on graduates from the Schools of Business, Aviation, & Technology; General Education & Professional Programs; and Health Sciences. Author and entrepreneur Gary Schoeniger provided the keynote address to the graduates, family members, and guests in attendance. As the Founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative,…