Category Archives: Entrepreneurship

Business as Mission: People, Purpose, Planet and Profit

by Mats Tunehag Businesses shape the world. But how can we shape businesses to shape the world for good and for God? That is the underpinning question addressed in a new book about Business as Mission, BAM: Building the Kingdom Through Business. BAM is intentional about making a positive difference with regards to four bottom

Facilitator Training: Through the Eyes of Mathilde

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant Our Business Development Center (BDC) was designed to provide both training and after graduation services.  One of the key aspects of the Center is networking—introducing graduates to a network of mutually beneficial business relationships. Mathilde’s story highlights the power of networking. Mathilde’s business idea for the class

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.

Remembering Chick-fil-A Founder Truett Cathy

Known as true leader in the business world, Truett Cathy was recognized for his confident leadership and his willingness to stand for Biblical truths. Not only did he create and manage an extremely successful fast-food restaurant known as Chick-fil-A, but his Godly leadership helped his employees, and even his customers to see Jesus. We honor

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

Jean’s Endurance Pays Off

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant “The race is not given to the swift nor the strong, but to those that endure to the end.” – Apostle Paul When the banks rejected Jean Nepo’s loan proposal, he didn’t know how he would be able to start his business. Through much prayer and endurance,

Intensive Teacher Training with BDC Grad

previously published; dates may no longer be relevant We love to participate with the great things our BDC graduates are doing. On December 14, 2013, 21 Entrepreneurship teachers from all over Rwanda completed a 10-day intensive entrepreneurship course taught by RCE strategist Jason Benedict, Distance Consultant Richard Miller, and BDC graduate and entrepreneur Patrice Habinshuti.

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

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