Helpful Links
RESEARCH & ADVOCACY
Kauffman Foundation
World's largest foundation dedicated to entrepreneurship research and education
www.kauffman.org
Entrepreneurship.org
An online pool of resources established by the Kauffman Foundation for entrepreneurs, business mentors, policy makers, academics, and investors
www.entrepreneurship.org
Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE)
Formerly the National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, provides educational programs, opportunities, and resources for youth
www.nfte.com
National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)
Provides funding and training for faculty and student technology innovators
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
A resource that monitors entrepreneurship globally. Providing ideas and examples of how entrepreneurship practices can be used in different markets.
www.gemconsortium.org
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Young Entrepreneur's Guide
Free online course covering the essential steps in starting a business
www.sba.gov/content/young-entrepreneurs
Franchise.com
Web site dedicated to franchise information and news
www.franchise.com
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
4-H Be the "E" - Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship program and associated classroom activities provided by the National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc.
www.nc4h.org/professionals/greenlight.html
Building STEPS (Science Technology & Education Partnerships, Inc.)
Baltimore-based organization dedicated to increasing professional development and college access for local high-achieving, at-risk students
www.buildingsteps.org
Going SOLO
Entrepreneurship curriculum and online simulation developed by University of Illinois Extension
www.goingsolo.uiuc.edu
Technical Assistance
The Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program
This program offers assistance in technical information, education & training, laws & regulations and registration for new and existing Mississippi businesses.
OTHER RESOURCES
NEFE High School Financial Planning Program
Provides Financial Planning for high school students who are involved in entrepreneurship initiatives.
http://hsfpp.nefe.org
North Carolina Real Enterprises
Provides education for adults and youth interested in rural entrepreneurship in North Carolina. This website can serve as a resource for those who are interested in rural entrepreneurship outside North Carolina, by providing useful examples.
www.ncreal.org
The Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
A organization website that provides useful information for individuals who are veterans, minorities and disadvantaged entrepreneurs.
www.va.gov/OSDBU
Prison Entrepreneurship Program
A organization that provides newly released convicts with the opportunity to right past wrongs through the practices of entrepreneurship.
www.pep.org/how
The Montgomery Institute
Provides support for people and places in East Mississippi and West Alabama that have various initiatives which include entrepreneurship.
www.tmi.ms
The Indus Entrepreneurs
A organization that promotes entrepreneurship globally.
www.tie.org
My Biz
A resource organization that connects entrepreneurs with the resources and information needed for success.
www.mybiz.am
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