Category Archives: Economic Development

To Fail or To Flourish: Does My Life and Work Really Matter?

previously published, updated for relevancy Dr. John Mulford, Director of the Regent Center for Entrepreneurship, spoke at an event co-sponsored by Regent University and the Acton Institute, To Fail or Flourish: Does My Life and Work Really Matter? This blog post was originally posted on the Acton Institute website. Read more from the Acton Institute

Arriving in Kigali to Exciting Presentations

previously published; written by Jason Benedict I arrived in Kigali over the weekend it’s good to be back in Rwanda.  The trip was ok: luggage made it, I made it – cramped but in one piece.  Certain elements of this Virginia-Rwanda commute have become very routine.  I believe this is my 9th trip here in

Back in Rwanda: The Sizzle is On

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant by Jason Benedict Weekend 2/3-2/5 I made it here to Rwanda safe and sound.  I had a good seat on the airplane but had a heartbreaking conversation with a Ugandan lady who sat next to me.  She is now a US resident and was traveling back to

BDC Rwanda Celebrates the Graduation of its 12th Cohort

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant On December 15, 2014, the Rwanda Business Development Centre graduated 15 entrepreneurs from the entrepreneurship class. This is the 12th Cohort to successfully complete the program since it first began in 2010. The class is mainly comprised of young entrepreneurs who hope to successfully run a business.

Regent Hosts 2014 Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant For the seventh consecutive year, Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership (SBL) partnered with Hampton Roads’ premier business journal, Inside Business, to host the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards honoring the achievements of local entrepreneurs on Monday, June 16. Individuals were nominated by the public and judged by

The BDC Pioneers: Advancing Entrepreneurship in Rwanda & Beyond

By Jason Benedict When RCE first started the Rwanda Business Development Center (BDC) in Kigali, Rwanda, it was as a way to help Rwandan entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.  One of the serendipitous outcomes of the BDC is the number of our graduates who are paying it forward by advancing entrepreneurship even further in some way.

Kingdom Business Leaders Discuss How to Change the World… and Do it Profitably

August 16, 2012 – Virginia Beach, VA – The question answered at the 2012 Kingdom Business Development Symposium (KBDS) in late July was, “How do we spread kingdom business, and make it profitable?”  The ensemble of participants at the symposium was exactly who you would expect.  Top executives from successful organizations that develop kingdom businesses

OneMaker: Hope for a Jewelry Business for Deaf Artisans in Kenya

Blog post by Jana Harp Dean, President of OneMaker and consultant to organizations starting businesses to employ poor women in developing countries. OneMaker is a 501c3 organization that exists to be a tangible expression of God’s love to poor women and girls vulnerable to trafficking and other exploitation by giving them opportunities through education and

Field Notes for Researching Grants
Helpful Links for Researching Grants & Non-profit Resources

Last Updated: 12/14/16 In the past, we’ve done our fair share of web searching and researching on grants and non-profits. We’ve compiled this page as (hopefully) a one-stop shop for all your info. needs on the subject. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you have additions, edits, or found one to

Regent SIFE Wins Regionals, Advances to National Championship

Back Row:Joseph Calandra, Hanisha Besant, Yuliya Paslavska, Jennifer Holland; Front Row: Stefanie Proctor, Regina Oakman April 9, 2008 // [Read full article] The Regent University SIFE team claimed victory as they won their sixth regional championship title at the SIFE Regional Competition held in Philadelphia, Pa. on April 8. Thirty-five SIFE teams, primarily from the

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