entrepreneurs

• Entrepreneurial Spirit Continues to Swell Among Students: Gallup/Operation HOPE

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  January 30, 2013

  Poll also finds youngsters understand the value of an education.

• NC Credit Union Using Foundation Grant to Educate Business Owners

  By David Morrison  |  January 22, 2013

  Winston-Salem's Truliant offers entrepreneurs financial and business literacy training through NCUF grant.

• SBA, Labor Department Launch Self-Employment Support Website

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  December 13, 2012

  Online resources available to support new entrepreneurs included.

• Michigan State University FCU Awards $25,000 to Local Entrepreneurs

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 28, 2012

  The founders of an information site and aggregating Web application are the $25,000 winners of the credit union’s startUP Challenge.

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  Credit Union Guides Trucker’s Drive on Entrepreneurial Road

  By Michelle Samaad  |  November 21, 2012

  ODENVILLE, Ala. — Two days before Christmas in 2007, Glenn and Sara Sasser’s plans were obliterated like an unsuspecting step on a hidden land mine.

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  An Alabama Story: Credit Union Helps Trucker's Entrepreneurial Drive

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 16, 2012

  After losing his wife, Glenn Sasser created a thriving new business with the help of his local credit union, and none from the banks.

• New Credit Union Part of California Fund’s Economic Empowerment Plan

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  November 12, 2012

  The United Economic Development Fund Inc.'s three-year empowerment plan includes creating a credit union and expanding beyond its California base.

• Michigan State University FCU Narrows Down Startup Contest Challengers

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 30, 2012

  Winner will receive up to $25,000 to jump start a new business.

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  NCUF Seeking Promising Young Entrepreneurs Seeking to Make a Difference

  By Peter Strozniak  |  October 22, 2012

  NCUF’s Emmy Award-winning BizKid$ program launches new contest for kids called “Build Your Social Biz”.

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  Mid-Atlantic FCU Awards $5,000 in Entrepreneur Competition for Women

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  October 19, 2012

  Lisa Daly impressed everyone so much with her sensory device for people with autism that she's on her way to starting a new business.