entrepreneurship
Pitch Competition
SAVE THE DATE- Join us for our annual Pitch Competition featuring entrepreneurs from local high schools, ECU, and existing businesses. More information…
SIEGE AXE LOUNGE’S HIGH-TECH EDGE
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER When you think of axe throwing, you might picture wooden targets and painted bullseyes. Siege Axe Lounge, the 2nd…
A ROUNDPEG FOR A SQUARE PROBLEM
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER For many small business owners, the hardest part of the job isn’t serving customers- it’s the invisible battle with…
FROM TRAUMA BAY TO TECH STARTUP: HOW TWO HEALTHCARE VETERANS LAUNCHED SOBER SALLY’S TO SAVE LIVES
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER In the world of entrepreneurship, necessity is the mother of invention. For Erin Ogee and Crystal Glass, the necessity…
GET READY TO GROW: YOUR GUIDE TO FALL INNOVATION WITH GROW ADA
BY: CATHLENA SPENCER Have you ever wondered how a good idea becomes a great business? This fall, Grow Ada is rolling out…
THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX: ANDON RUSSELL, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
BY: SUNNIE DAWN BAKER Andon Russell is always looking for his next entrepreneurial opportunity. He founded his own business, Russ-Tech Industries, before…
Adapt and Overcome: Allison Poe’s Recipe for Resilience and Growth
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Allison Poe has always followed her feet. She waits for the signs to appear and, once she recognizes…
Jeff Warren: A Life in Sound, Vision, and Storytelling
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker When Jeff Warren got involved in the Houston music scene as a teenager, he had no clue where…
From Pitch to Progress: ECU’s Glass Recycling Program Turns Waste into Opportunity
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker In 2018, Dr. Christine Pappas competed in Ada Jobs Foundation’s Big Pitch Competition by promoting grinding glass bottles…
The Importance of Customer Discovery: Know Your Audience and Know Your Market
By: Sunnie Dawn Baker Entrepreneurs and small business owners must consider many factors to achieve success, with their target market being one…