Inclusive Competitiveness: America’s 21st century economic blueprint
Inclusive Competitiveness: America’s 21st Century Economic Blueprint By Mike Green Inclusive Competitiveness is the No. 1 economic concern of the American people. The Census is predicting a mid-century shift in the racial demographics of the nation that will result in a non-white majority of the population. This demographic shift has significant political and economic ramifications. The Republican and Democratic Parties are both gearing up now... Read More
Startup Lesson: How To Raise $1M in seed funding
Startups, how do you raise $1M in seed funding? So, you have a good idea. No, you have a great idea, right? You’ve built your product, received positive feedback from customers, gained a little traction in the market, and you need to raise money to scale your startup operation. What is it going to take to get the seed capital you need? Time? How much time? Emails? Phone calls? Meetings? Presentations? Connections. How many intros? Traction.... Read More
Saving America’s Black Boys Launches National Campaign
Saving America’s Black Boys Launches at SXSWedu in Austin, Texas on March 4, 2013. QUESTION: How is it possible that across every economic development district in the nation Black Americans uniformly produce paltry percentages of business revenue, create few jobs and have virtually no net worth? DATA: The total number of Black-owned businesses in America was 1.9 million in 2007 (Census, BLS) with a total revenue production of LESS than 1%... Read More
Forbes highlights Holifield’s ‘Inclusive Competitiveness’
Forbes highlights Holifield’s ‘Inclusive Competitiveness’ Johnathan Holifield is America’s only Vice President of Inclusive Competitiveness. Holifield holds that distinction at Nortech, a tech-based economic development powerhouse covering 21 counties in Northeast Ohio. Nortech is leading the nation in establishing models for technology and economic inclusion frameworks that discover, invest in and cultivate all of the region’s... Read More
Saving America’s Black Boys (SABB) Solutions Summit
Saving America’s Black Boys (SABB) Solutions Summit By Mike Green March 5, 2013 marks an unprecedented moment in American history when a group of concerned stakeholders from around the nation will gather in Austin, Texas at the George Washington Carver Museum to address the issue of investing in cultivating the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of America’s Black boys. The Saving America’s Black Boys (SABB) Solutions Summit on March 5 will... Read More
America21 introduces new ScaleUp Campaign
America21 has introduced a new ScaleUp Campaign in partnership with the Next Economy Partnership Project. Visit ScaleupCampaign.org and tell us about innovative efforts ongoing in your local region that create jobs and economic opportunity. We want to highlight innovators, collaborators, outside-the-box thinkers & doers in your local area. With your help, we can identify, connect and scaleup local efforts across America. Share this:... Read More
Mike Green gives keynote at Tabor 100 Gala in Seattle: Building An Inclusive Innovation Economy
Mike Green was invited by Ollie Garrett, the executive director of Tabor 100 in Seattle, to give the keynote address at its annual gala fundraiser. The elite of Seattle’s political landscape attended the sold-out venue at the Washington State Convention Center on Sept. 15, 2012. A standing ovation followed Mike’s 27-min speech. See Mike’s presentation below, which accompanied his speech. See Mike Green... Read More
America21 Co-hosts Closing the Wealth Gap, Sept. 19
America21 will co-host a forum on Closing the Wealth Gap on Sept. 19, 2012 in Washington D.C. at B’s Restaurant in Union Station from 4 pm to 8 pm. See the slides below for more information. Limited seating. Get your tickets here while they last. Share this: Read More
ICIC Asks the Expert: America21 Co-Founder Johnathan Holifield, VP of Inclusive Competitiveness at Nortech
In this Ask the Expert Q&A, Johnathan Holifield, Esq., co-founder of The America 21 Project and Vice President of Inclusive Competitiveness for NorTech, explains why it is imperative to include minorities in the Innovation Economy. This approach to inclusion is similar to ICIC’s (Initiative for a Competitive Inner City) regional equity work — which advocates for regional approaches that deliberately include strategies for inner... Read More
America21 invited to White House ‘Tech Inclusion’ Roundtable
America21 co-founder Chad Womack, Ph.D., will attend the invitation-only “Tech Inclusion” Roundtable hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement and Office of Science and Technology Policy(OSTP) on August 21, 2012 in Washington D.C. at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The Tech Inclusion Roundtable is a discussion of the issues that impact the capacity for all youth to have opportunities to participate in the technology... Read More
America21 highlighted in Forbes by Nortech CEO
INCLUSION: The Missing Link in Economic Competitiveness By Rebecca O. Bagley President and CEO, Nortech Aug. 15, 2012 (See original column in Forbes) As I continue to engage with companies, universities, government leaders, investors and economic development practitioners in Ohio and across the country, I can’t help but notice the lack of diversity in high growth technology sectors. How can the U.S. reach its full potential as a global leader... Read More
Fusion of Inclusion: Philanthropy’s Role
PolicyBridge released its most recent research report earlier this summer titled, “The Fusion of Inclusion.” The findings suggest the Northeast Ohio region’s economic competitiveness is threatened due to the low participation of minorities in the fast-growing technology sector. Fusion of Inclusion Executive Summary: Much analysis and action have centered on reinvigorating Northeast Ohio’s economy. Economic development organizations, policymakers,... Read More
Mike Green to deliver keynote at Tabor 100 Business Gala
On Sept. 15 the Titans of tech in the Pacific Northwest will participate in an annual gathering of minority and majority business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, educators and elected leaders who will assemble to support Tabor 100. The Washington State convention Center in Seattle is the venue for this incredible demonstration of collaborative support. Tabor 100 is an association of entrepreneurs and business advocates who are committed to economic... Read More
America21-BDPA Summit Agenda & Speaker Bios
AGENDA & SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES *Speaker lineup subject to changes.* About the America21-BDPA Innovation Summit & Dinner. America21-BDPA Innovation Leadership Summit & Dinner Baltimore Hilton, July 31, 2012 401 West Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21201 (443) 573-8700 8:15 pm Theme: Moving Black America into the 21st Century Innovation Economy AGENDA: 5: Welcome / Opening Remarks: BDPA & Sponsor 15: Minority Pathway to Success in... Read More
America21 – BDPA host Innovation Summit in Baltimore (Success!)
UPDATE: SUCCESS!! Thanks to a tremendous effort by the BDPA and our partners, NAMDE and DiversiTech, about 80 attendees engaged in a historic gathering that served as a catalyst for developing a framework of collaboration and ongoing partnership with America21. We’re running hard and working now to prepare for our upcoming National STEM Summit in early October (details coming soon) with NIH, NASA and a host of others, which will include our... Read More
America21 Responds: Minorities Missing in Tech Fields
A new study produced by local urban think tank Policy Bridge says there is a growing threat to regional competitiveness in Northeast Ohio: The dearth of blacks and Hispanics in emerging technology businesses. On the next Sound of Ideas, we’ll talk about regional efforts to fix that, concentrating on entrepreneurship, engagement, employment and education. (see video below) Guests: * Gregory L. Brown, executive director, Policy... Read More
37 Black Students Receive UNCF/MERCK Science Awards
37 African American Students Awarded Prestigious UNCF/MERCK Science Initiave Scholarships and Fellowships in Biosciences African American Scientists Called to Advocate and Mentor Next Generation FAIRFAX, Va., Jul. 16 – The UNCF/Merck Science Initiative, a partnership of UNCF (United Negro College Fund), the nation’s largest and most effective minority education organization, and Merck, a global healthcare leader working to help the... Read More
America21 Convenes STEM Summit with Key Philadelphia Stakeholders
NEWS RELEASE July 16, 2012 For Immediate Release: America21 Convenes STEM Summit with Key Philadelphia Stakeholders Philadelphia, PA — Key stakeholders and leaders from education, business and industry, universities and community will convene on Monday, July 16th at The School District of Philadelphia for a Call to Action supporting science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in Philadelphia and to discuss a proposal to launch... Read More
America21′s Mike Green featured in Oregon Business Mag
In the past decade, much of the new wealth creation and job growth in the United States has occurred in the startup technology sectors. “But those types of innovations and market disruptions are not happening across black America,” says Green, who is also a part-time blogger. The reasons “are systemic, historical and institutional, and someone has to address it.” Programs that try to alleviate the economic inequities plaguing African-American... Read More
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report 2011
“To create such energy for making positive changes, societies must consider that entrepreneurship is not a heroic act of a few individuals, but the accomplishments of many people who pursue their ambitions in a supportive cultural and institutional environment.” Global Entrepreneurship Monitor 2011 (slide deck) Share this: Read More
