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Entrepreneurship

Resources & Associations

The Edward Lowe Foundation is an operating foundation that funds its own programs, leveraging entrepreneurship as a strategy for economic growth and community development.
Edward Lowe Foundation
58220 Decatur Road
Cassopolis, MI, 49031-0008
Tel: (269) 445-4200
Tel 2: (800) 232-5693
Email: info@lowe.org
https://edwardlowe.org

Enactus is a community of student, academic, and business leaders committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to transform lives and shape a better, more sustainable world.
Enactus
370 Lexington Ave., Suite 302
New York, NY, 10017-6595
Tel: (212) 259-9449
Email: contact@enactus.org
https://enactus.org

The International Franchise Association works through its government relations and public policy, media relations, and educational programs to promote, enhance, and protect the franchising industry.
International Franchise Association (IFA)
1900 K Street, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20006-1135
Tel: (202) 628-8000
Tel 2: (202) 662-0767
Email: info@franchise.org
https://www.franchise.org

The National Association of Women Business Owners represents the interests of all women entrepreneurs across all industries.
National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
PO Box 741449
Los Angeles, CA, 90074-1449
Tel: (800) 556-2926
Fax: (202) 403-3788
https://www.nawbo.org

The Society of Professional Consultants provides careers support, networking opportunities, and resources for solo professional consultants in New England.
Society of Professional Consultants (SPC)
PO Box 1156
Westford, MA, 01886-0956
Tel: (978) 496-8653
Email: contact@spconsultants.org
https://spconsultants.org

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides loans, loan guarantees, contracts, counseling sessions, and other assistance to small businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
409 Third Street, SW
Washington, DC, 20416-3212
Tel: (800) 827-5722
https://www.sba.gov