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The number of women-owned microbusinesses has continued to increase in both the U.S. and U.K. according to the GoDaddy Venture Forward U.S. National Survey conducted in August 2023 (n=3,525). As a result, the gender gap narrowed.
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Since 2020, GoDaddy Venture Forward findings have consistently proven that microbusiness entrepreneurship makes an outsized impact on the economy, promoting job creation, boosting annual household median income growth and driving down unemployment.
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In February of 2024, nearly 100 virtual attendees joined the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, the Wells Fargo Foundation and GoDaddy Venture Forward to discuss fresh data on women-led entrepreneurship.
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GoDaddy Venture Forward research identified Las Vegas as having the second-highest number of microbusinesses in the country after New York City and three times the national average.
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Welcome to the second quarterly issue of the GoDaddy Venture Forward newsletter! Here we share our latest data, insights and news about small and microbusinesses. Venture Forward is a GoDaddy research initiative established in 2018 to quantify the growth and impact.
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Microbusiness owners struggle or experience more challenges marketing their business online and knowing what to do at each phase of the business compared to small business owners, according to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative.
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Life is better as an entrepreneur– a trend revealed via our research of more than 6,000 entrepreneurs.
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The big fact: *Microbusiness density in Colorado remains largely steady, despite the economic swings over the last four years, according to GoDaddy Venture Forward.
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Investing in a website pays off for entrepreneurs. According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative, the most popular way *microbusiness owners spend their first dollars is by creating a website (28%), and it pays off.
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GoDaddy’s Sr. Director of Venture Forward, Alexandra Rosen, kicked off Innovation Day at TENWEST this year with a presentation on the power of entrepreneurship, including the growth, journey and impact of the local microbusiness owner in Tucson and surrounding Arizona.
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According to a new report from GoDaddy's Venture Forward research initiative, Black women remain the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs, more than doubling since August 2019.
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LyondellBasell joining Cyclyx, which was formed in December 2020, further accelerates innovation and development of the necessary infrastructure for a nationwide circular economy for plastics.
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Larta Institute has opened a call for applicants to its 2024 Venture Fellows program which will welcome diverse innovators who are developing solutions to combat the impacts of climate change in communities that are most at risk.
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Our Venture Forward research initiative goes beyond merely reporting on the findings of our proprietary small business data analyses. We use our research to proactively engage and support civic leaders, policymakers and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial.
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Starting a small business is a big step that requires knowledge, preparation and courage. But for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are additional obstacles to success, such as potentially facing discrimination and finding sufficient support for their venture.
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GoDaddy conducted a survey of online and physical-presence U.S. small business owners in June 2023 to understand their motivations behind entrepreneurship and the latest perceptions of the American Dream.
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Since 2019, Venture Forward has surveyed over 30,000 online entrepreneurs. Ahead are highlights from the survey of U.S. microbusinesses in February 2023. It also features highlights from a fresh GoDaddy survey of small businesses on their perceptions of the American Dream.
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GoDaddy Venture Forward and UCLA Anderson Forecast economists developed a way to capture microbusiness activity since 2019 via the Microbusiness Activity Index (“MAI”), which is comprised of three sub-indices:
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Venture Forward quantifies the presence and impact of over 21 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, providing a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of the entrepreneurs who create and operate them.
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Accelera™ by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States.
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Entrepreneurs are important. They innovate. They create solutions to unaddressed challenges and opportunities. But how do we measure the impact they make on their local economy and community?
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The Venture Forward Report is published annually. It offers a deep dive into the latest trends of online microbusinesses, their outsized impact, and hotspots of growth by city.
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Gildan is pleased to share that it has partnered with McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management in support of their Sustainable Growth Initiative, a venture that unites academics, students, and industry leaders towards building sustainable practices for businesses.
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Venture Forward, a GoDaddy one-of-a-kind research initiative established in 2018 to quantify the impact of online microbusinesses on their local economies, defines microbusinesses as businesses with fewer than ten employees, a unique domain and an active website.
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Starting a small business is a big step that requires knowledge, preparation and courage. But for members of the LGBTQIA+ community, there are additional challenges, such as discrimination and finding support for their venture.
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According to microbusiness owners, most start their venture to become their own boss and pursue success on their own terms. Many also want to keep their enterprises small. Venture Forward, a GoDaddy research initiative established in 2018 to study the impact of online.
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The soaring rate at which Black U.S. entrepreneurs start businesses is one of the biggest economic success stories of the post-pandemic era. Venture Forward, a GoDaddy one-of-a-kind research initiative established in 2018 to quantify the impact of online microbusinesses on their
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LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced its investment in a new Carbon Neutrality Fund led by Chrysalix Venture Capital. The fund will support emerging companies developing and deploying new low-carbon technologies, focusing on hard-to-abate sectors, such as the chemicals industry.
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The Canadian Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) was formed to reduce the mining industry’s environmental footprint by 50% by 2027. CMIC is utilizing Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) solutions in a first of its kind venture called ReThink Milling.
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Altron Arrow, a joint venture between Altron and Arrow Electronics, has installed a 100kW rooftop solar system and implemented a fleet of electric delivery vans.
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Kelly Ifill, a former math teacher with an MBA from Columbia Business School, was determined to make banking work for Black entrepreneurs. Working in venture capital after business school, she’d seen how difficult it is for Black entrepreneurs to raise capital.
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The Chemours Company announced the requisite European Commission and the People's Republic of China State Administration for Market Regulations regulatory approvals are now in place to launch operations at its joint venture with BWT FUMATECH Mobility GmbH.
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Investors—especially VCs—are not only focusing on climate tech, but also adding responsible investing practices focused on environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) considerations to their toolkit.
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Single moms run one in three women-owned businesses in the U.S. More than half (69%) of single-mom entrepreneurs aspire to own a small, mid-size, or corporate business, compared to 52% for owners without children, according to the GoDaddy Venture Forward National Survey.
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SaskPower Selects Black Veatch, Graham Construction to Add New Gas Turbines to Two Power Stations Thu, 06/01/2023 - 12:00 Subheader Joint venture project will deliver safe, reliable power to customers in Saskatchewan, Canada Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body EDMONTON, Alberta, June 1, 2023 /3BL Media/ — The Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) has selected Graham Black Veatch, a joint venture between Black Veatch’s construction entity in Canada, OCI, and Graham Cons
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New HPC Cluster Enables Lenovo Al Hathboor Bikal.ai To Drive Citizen Safety Health From Sustainable Data Center Mon, 07/03/2023 - 10:35 Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body HPC and AI as a service available to public and private organizations of any size as part of new agreement UAE to become home to one of the regions first sustainable data centers powered by Lenovo Neptune™ Liquid Cooling Servers HPC Cluster at SRTI to drive transformational change in citizen welfare and s
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CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate the latter’s advanced spraying system within CNH Industrial’s agricultural brand product portfolios.
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Launched in 2018, GoDaddy Venture Forward is a research initiative that quantifies the impact 20+ million online microbusinesses have on their local economies and provides a unique view into the attitudes, demographics, and needs of these entrepreneurs.
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Larta today announced the inaugural cohort of startups that have been selected for its Venture Fellows program. The cohort of 14 startups, drawn from applicants based in Los Angeles and Miami, will receive support for their innovative concepts to enhance urban climate resilience.
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LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) and Veolia Belgium have signed an agreement to restructure the ownership of Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) BV recycling facilities, with locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.
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At GoDaddy, our commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship is supported by what we know: that the long-term success of entrepreneurs and their microbusinesses supports the economic wellbeing and resilience of communities.
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Issuance of NMG’s 2022 ESG Report demonstrating advancement on climate action, biodiversity management, Indigenous relations, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
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Recent announcements via Canada’s and Québec’s budgets provide new fiscal measures and levers for investment that strengthen NMG’s Phase-2 financing structure in complement to ongoing activities with export credit agencies and governmental branches.
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Signature of definitive agreements with Caterpillar that frame the deployment of technology, testing collaboration, as well as procurement of zero-exhaust emission fleet and infrastructure at the Matawinie Mine.
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Nomination of Stéphane Imbeault as Vice President, Bécancour Project, to lead the engineering, construction, and commissioning of the Bécancour Battery Material Plant as part of the Company’s active preparation for the launch of construction of its Phase-2 facilities.
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Advancement of technical and commercial parameters definition for a multi-year offtake agreement with Panasonic Energy and simultaneous engagement with other tier-1 potential customers in the EV and battery sector through product qualification and commercial discussions.
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Offtake MoU signed to explore opportunities for NMG to supply carbon-neutral graphite materials to Caterpillar for the development of its secure, resilient, and sustainable battery supply chain.
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Upcoming participation to major commercial and investment events to elevate NMG’s visibility in the market and engage with potential customers and investors; The Europe Battery Show, TD Cowen Sustainability Week and Batteries Gigafactories USA.
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Securing of financial levers via underwritten public financing generating approximately US$22 million and R&D grants of up to CA$3.6 million.
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Battery and EV markets continue their expansion pushed by consumer demand and environmental legislation; 2023 is set to see battery production reach 1 TWh on a global basis for the first time (Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, Q1-2023).
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NMG’s Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for June 19, 2023, via webcast.
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Continued focus on safe conduct of activities with a year-to-date OSHA rate of 0 at the Company’s facilities and 0 for contractors’ work, with no major environmental incident.
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Period-end cash position of CA$48.8 million.
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The Western Union Foundation announced that it invested more than US$20 million, reaching more than two million people worldwide and connecting 50,000 individuals to economic opportunities, as part of its recently concluded Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment. The Foundation’s latest Impact Report highlights key programs and stories from people supported through the organization’s three-year commitment (Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2022). Opportunity Beyond Borders focused on empowering disadvantaged you
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STEER Technologies Inc. (“STEER” or the “Company”) (TSXV: STER), (OTCQX: STEEF), an integrated ESG technology platform, is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Food HWY Canada Inc. has been issued a licence to operate liquor delivery services by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”). STEER’s customers are now able to place liquor orders with their favorite restaurants and vendors via the STEER mobile app. One of the AGCO's primary goals is to promote responsible alcohol consum
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Gross Bookings grew 19% year-over-year and 22% year-over-year on a constant currency basis
Mobility and Delivery Adjusted EBITDA margins at all-time quarterly highs
Operating cash flow of $606 million; Record free cash flow of $549 million
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Entrepreneurship provides a vital component of today’s global economy, creating a platform for innovation, job creation and economic growth. According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward research initiative, for every one microbusiness per 100 people in a community.
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Engineering News-Record’s latest power, water and telecommunications rankings showcase company’s crucial role in critical infrastructure development
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Industry Media Outlet Affirms Black Veatch’s Global Infrastructure Leader Stature as Decarbonization, Sustainability and Resiliency Solutions Propel Growth Wed, 04/26/2023 - 16:35 Subheader Engineering News-Record’s latest power, water and telecommunications rankings showcase company’s crucial role in critical infrastructure development Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 26, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Affirming its global leadership in advanced decarboni
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The So Ambitious HBCU Tour Continues to Bring Student Entrepreneurs New Opportunities by Expanding to Five Additional Historically Black Colleges & Universities
The Tour is backed by funding support from adidas, JOOPITER, Black Ambition, Techstars, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund
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Company advances new climate plan; shares progress against diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments; and maintains its leadership as the largest producer of natural and organic packaged food in the U.S.