From Kickstarter to Indiegogo, it's been estimated that crowdfunding has raised over 34 billion U.S. dollars worldwide to fund entrepreneurs' business ventures. Learn how to run a successful business campaign at Suffolk University Sawyer Business School. Jenni Dinger joins Newsmakers.
Interview Recorded on May 10, 2017 at Suffolk University. Hosted by Jenny Johnson.
Hosted by: Jenny JohnsonProduced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team
New Hampshire Career and Technical EducationExecutive Director, Christine Carr, talks about bridging the gap between NH's businesses and CTE schools to ensure students are receiving robust career and technical training and employers are gaining a skilled workforce.
United Ways worldwide strengthen communities through honing in on 3 building blocks of a strong quality of life; education, income and health. Granite United Way Executive Director, Patrick Tufts, talks UW support services and resources in NH.
Girls Scouts of the Green and White Mountainsprovides girls with skills they'll need in the future; from the entrepreneurial cookie program to STEM. The girl led council helps build character, confidence, courage and many more qualities for success.
New Hampshire's nonprofits work to make communities stronger. The New Hampshire Center for Nonprofits supports the growth and the leadership of the sector while providing a unified voice. Executive Director, Kathleen Reardon, explains the impact of nonprofits.
National Collaborative for Digital Equity Founder, Dr. Bob McLaughlin, explains what digital equity is and its impact on both schoolchildren who do not have broadband access or computers in their homes as well as adults who lack access to the internet.
Families in Transition-New Horizons is working on solutions to end homelessness in New Hampshire. Cathy Kuhn, FIT-NH Vice President of Research and Training talks about providing affordable housing and supportive services to individuals and families.
Crowdfunding; defined as the practice of funding a project or venture by raising money from a large number of people or a form of crowdsourcing. As traditional access to capital becomes increasinglly difficult, learn about this alternative finance tool. Jenni Dinger with Suffolk University Sawyer Business School explains.
Interview Recorded on May 10, 2017 at Suffolk University. Hosted by Jenny Johnson.
College Bound Dorchester gives a second chance to high school dropouts by providing a bridge to college and the resources needed to succeed. Mark Culliton, joins Jenny Johnson to discuss this transformative program changing lives through education.
The YWCA helps transform victims of domestic and sexual violence into survivors. Women with no economic resources often go back again and again to abusers. The YWCA of Western New England offers a safe haven and a place for women to get back on their feet.
Interview Recorded on May 23, 2017 at the Majestic Theater. Hosted by Nathan O'Leary.
Film Intervening Getting High Team (F.I.G.H.T) is a youth mentoring program battling the opioid crisis through creative outlets. Founder, Johnny Hickey, shares how his personal experiences with opioids led to his film OxyMoron and the founding F.I.G.H.T.
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