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Dec. 21, 2011 12:45 pm
Comcast is Closing the Digital Divide
One of the biggest steps in closing the digital divide in Baltimore has come from...Comcast! They're currently offering qualified Baltimore families high-speed internet for $9.95/month (with no hidden fees or hikes), a voucher for a computer for $150, and access to free digital literacy training all through their Internet Essentials program.
Jul. 6, 2011 2:00 pm
Should we all move to Silicon Valley?
If you absolutely are committed to starting a consumer Internet company I can see the argument for moving to San Francisco, but I would carefully examine your assumptions about what's going to be easier and harder for you when you get there.
Feb. 17, 2011 6:35 pm
Startup Breakfast + Workshop: Roundtable Talks
Come join us next Thursday, Feb 24th for our Startup Breakfast and Workshop. This month's workshop will be our Roundtable Talks which allows anyone in the group to step up and talk about what they're working on.
Jan. 10, 2011 5:14 pm
For Women Who Want to Start a Tech Business, ACTiVATE Offers Instruction in the Off Hours
The ACTiVATE program from UMBC makes learning the ins and outs of starting a technology-based company easy for aspiring female entrepreneurs. With classes offered once a week in the evenings, on occasional Saturdays, and some online, having a full time job won't get in the way of making a new business bloom.
Nov. 24, 2010 10:53 am
Win a Free Ticket to the Economic Alliance’s Annual Meeting (Winners Announced!)
We're giving away 5 tickets ($150 value each) to one of Baltimore's most prestigious entrepreneurial events of the year! This event will be taking place on Thurs, December 9th at the Marriott Waterfront with "The Facebook Effect" acclaimed author David Kirkpatrick.
Nov. 4, 2010 12:51 pm
Entrepreneur on the Move: Ben Walsh
Ben Walsh, organizer of Innovate Baltimore, just launched Pure Bang games and is helping develop a new arts and tech hub in Highlandtown.
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Oct. 6, 2010 8:48 am
More Tech Stuff Baltimore Needs
Baltimore's tech community has come a long way, but there's still plenty of cool stuff to try. Here are some fresh ideas that you can run with!
Sep. 18, 2010 5:04 pm
“Access to Funding” Is More About Perception than Reality
If a perceived availability of capital caused an influx of folks looking to engage in entrepreneurship, more entrepreneurial efforts would form. If more people were confident that they could grow a new business when they meet with success, then they would be more inclined to get to that point. So, since "funding" is actually the last thing that most startups actually need, how would the psyche of potential startup entrepreneurs be affected if lots of funding was obviously and ostensibly available?
Sep. 14, 2010 8:31 am
Baltimore’s Startup Ecosystem
The Baltimore region has been the cradle of several very successful tech companies, but we have the potential to support a much higher level of technology entrepreneurship than we do now. To inspire more people to start companies, we want to celebrate Baltimore's entrepreneurs. To make getting started a little easier, we want to help Baltimore’s startup scene organize itself.