The National Journal reports that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade has scheduled a hearing for October 25 on Internet gambling.Read more

A couple of years ago, there was difficulty attracting entrepreneurs and investors to the Health IT industry. Today, there is more demand than ever to create Health IT software and applications, fueled by the momentum from government incentive programs for electronic health record adoption.Read more

On Tuesday, the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders and the Mission Economic Development Agency will launch a new broadband project focused on broadband promotion among Latino entrepreneurs. The project, funded by Federal stimulus dollars and the Department of Commerce, will open bilingual, community computer centers in thirteen cities nationwide.Read more

In light of President Obama’s State of the Union speech urging Americans to "win the future" through increased innovation, business leaders joined administration officials to help launch the "Startup America" initiative, an effort to stimulate more entrepreneurship and innovation. In his speech, the President stated, "Entrepreneurs embody the promise of America.Read more

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It is not exactly “news” that the Internet and access to broadband has been an extraordinary force enabling modern-day entrepreneurship and small business growth.Read more

Business leaders in western Wisconsin are hosting a forum on using expanded broadband access and adoption for new business opportunities. The October 21 forum will be hosted by Momentum West, a regional economic development organization reaching 10 statewide communities.

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