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[José D. Alvarez @JoseDAlvarez]

Fellow Latinos:

@NCRuralCenter will be hosting its annual Rural Summit in #RaleighNC in 03/2023. One of the best in #NorthCarolina.

If you have an idea for a breakout session, this is your chance to submit a proposal. We need more diverse perspectives: https://t.co/IYZbeG6tQV

[Thom Ruhe @ThomRuhe]

Great summary of this year's @ncidea #Entrepreneurship #Ecosystem Summit. Thanks to everyone for joining us and to everyone doing the hard work! Congrats to the grant winners!

Opinion: To Be Rather Than To Seem, Y'all @WRALTechWire by @redspireusnc https://t.co/N5NMGjbH32

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Last day to register for the @ncidea Ecosystem Summit is tomorrow! We’re excited to see our fellow ESOs - if you don’t have your ticket…srsly why not? Snag it NOW!!

https://t.co/LsNHO7g2qX

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We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at the Summit!

[NC IDEA @ncidea]

Where will you be November 14-15? RT if you will be #ecosysteming at the 2022 #EcosystemSummit to celebrate and share best practices for equitable economic development. If you are not registered, this is your sign to register by 11/4. https://t.co/N9Ian8MVy5

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Thanks for grabbing this shot @NathanRamsey115 ! It was great seeing you today and thank you to @DogwoodWNC for hosting!

[Land of Sky @LandofSkyRC]

The @DogwoodWNC Partner Convening the panel Exploring WNC’s Economic Ecosystem feature representatives from @supportedly @MountainWest_NC @HVL_NC @MtnBizWorks.

[NC IDEA @ncidea]

#NCIDEAMICRO and #NCIDEASEED grant applicant #TipOfTheDay: Be clear and concise. Quality > Quantity. Apply by 8/29 at 5:00pm EST at https://t.co/kzp7DGdhGy

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And to finish off our series sharing the 6 traits entrepreneurs out there crushin' it all share, successful entrepreneurs must...

6. Know Their Limitations. 💡
Perhaps most importantly of all, they don't go it alone. They surround themselves with a co... https://t.co/fG5vmNaePi

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Guts, glory, and what else makes an entrepreneur? You also need to...

5. Be Creative. 🎨
From new ideas and ways to doing things to bigger-picture thinking and problem solving, creativity shapes their possibilities.

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To make it as an entrepreneur, you need a few traits, including:

4. Endless curiosity. 🐱
Entrepreneurs are lifelong knowledge seekers who continually test ideas and cultivate critical thinking. "What's another way of looking at this?" asks a successful entrepreneur.

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While it's true some people might be born with more of these entrepreneurial traits than others (hello, Steve Jobs!), they can all be cultivated, including:

3. Resiliency & resourcefulness. 🍃
Entrepreneurs tend to have an optimistic interpretation of adverse events and see....

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You can develop the characteristics that will help you succeed. One of these characteristics is none other than:

2. Self-motivation. 💪
Successful entrepreneurs have compelling goals that keep them future-focused and driven to chase what's around the corner.

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If you lined up all the successful entrepreneurs who've made it (and ever will), you'd find a set of characteristics that they all share, including this one:

1. Take ownership of their own lives. ⚡️
Successful entrepreneurs believe in their ability to...
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To make it as an entrepreneur, you need grit & gumption along with several other traits. Follow along with us this week as we share with you the 6 Traits #Entrepreneurs Out There Crushin' It All Share.

Want to know them now? Check out our blog: https://t.co/fG5vmNaePi

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2022 is only a day away. This year, we're making rituals (not resolutions). Studies show 80% of #NewYearsResolutions fail. Why? Because we set vague, unrealistic goals that we're actually scared of and resistant to achieving.

Learn more: https://t.co/AZoEwlzGke

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The N.C. Department of Revenue is now accepting applications for Business Recovery Grants. Hurry and get your applications in because the application period closes January 31, 2022.

#NCGrant #SmallBusinessGrant https://t.co/j4yKd4RPpt

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Have you refreshed your #BusinessPlan yet? Although it's highly unlikely your planning addressed COVID-19 specifically when you started your #SmallBusiness, you can re-assess & change course now for the best chance at coming out intact in 2022. https://t.co/cErvSqy5Zn

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A 10-year-old NC girl's lemonade stand has grown into a full-fledged business. We love to see such a young entrepreneur make such big strides! 🎉

#NCBusiness #YoungEntrepreneur https://t.co/f3J89sUqHn

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Christmas & New Year are the perfect time for reflection. Business owners & #entrepreneurs should take this time to look back. The holiday season gives entrepreneurs a rare moment when they can pause, enjoy the festivities & spend time with family. https://t.co/ZjXhkj8ben

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The Hometown #Revitalization program was announced in April and stated that 20 counties would be selected for a total of $500,000, however, the overwhelming need and quality of applications caused Duke Energy to expand its parameters.

Read more: https://t.co/BXnKUjjkQy

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Numbers released Friday showed that national #inflation has hit a nearly 40-year high. Mountain small businesses have felt the impacts. It's been one thing after another: the COVID-19 pandemic, workforce shortage, supply chain issues & now this. https://t.co/s42nr1p5xH