This week, moves to back entrepreneurs who tackle local social issues stood out. Investment in a fund and calls for support through crowdfunding were reported.
Promoting community-building where people and businesses that tackle social issues keep emerging: we have decided to invest in the taliki No. 2 Fund!
From the editors: This announcement says investment in the taliki No. 2 Fund has been decided. It is introduced as a move to support people and businesses tackling social issues in the community.
[Koriyama City, Fukushima] Supporting a social entrepreneur in Koriyama through crowdfunding using hometown tax donations! Please support “Jimoruba,” a new mechanism connecting young people and the community, through hometown tax donations!
From the editors: This is a call to support a social entrepreneur in Koriyama through crowdfunding that uses hometown tax donations. It is introduced as a new mechanism that connects young people and the community.
NIJIN Inc. CEO Tatsuro Hoshino speaks at JICA online seminar “The Reality of Choosing and Sustaining Entrepreneurship”
From the editors: This article reports that the CEO of NIJIN spoke at a JICA online seminar, “The Reality of Choosing and Sustaining Entrepreneurship.” It looks like a useful opportunity for people thinking about starting a business.
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