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Entrepreneurship is big business: 40,000 jobs, 1,823 firms in RTP over 20 years

Startups also drew $7.7 billion in investments between 1992 and 2011, according to a report from the Council for Entrepreneurial Development and UNC-Chapel Hill.

Study seeks to unravel secrets, mysteries of NC startups

A collaborative report by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development, the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Public Policy and the First Flight Venture Center could provide useful data for planning the state's future.

Sanofi CEO Viehbacher headlines CED's Life Science Conference

Christopher Viehbacher, a former senior executive at GSK and Triangle resident, will deliver the keynote address at what is touted as the southeast's largest life science event.

Veteran Boston investor to lead Blackstone entrepreneurial effort in RTP

Robert Creeden, the founder and managing editor of Partners Innovation Fund, is the executive director of the new Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network.

Startups, emerging firms have shovel ready jobs

In a gloomy economy, the Council for Entrepreneurial Development's second annual emerging company showcase puts the spotlight on 25 N.C. companies that known how to grow their business and create jobs. Meanwhile, tech startups and emerging growth firms also are looking to hire.

Raleigh's LoneRider brews success, draws CED honor

The LoneRider Brewing Company was one of 25 small businesses from across the state recognized as one of 25 Companies to Watch" by the Council for Entrepreneurial Development during a ceremony at the American Tobacco campus in Durham on Wednesday. The CED recognized businesses with between 10 and 100 employees.

It's entrepreneur week in Durham with two major events

The NC Entrepreneurship Summit kicks off Wednesday along with the CED's "Companies to Watch" event. On Monday, other entrepreneurs ran the streets, so to speak, for the second Durham Startup Stampede opening.

Entrepreneur event to focus on SaaS opportunities

Southern Capitol Ventures is taking a look at software as a service (SaaS) as it resumes its Entrepreneur's Series program on Sept. 19.

CED plans economic forum with focus on innovation, capital

The Sept. 8 event features senior economist at Wells Fargo, life science and tech exec from Wells Fargo, a Nasdaq exec and a Silicon Valley attorney.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development names '25 companies to watch'

The selected startups will be honored on Sept. 21 in Durham. It's the second time CED and the Edward Lowe Foundation have picked what they consider are the best emerging companies.

CED predicts growth in N.C. entrepreneurial climate

Annual member survey released by the RTP organization on Tuesday finds 30 percent plan to increase hiring in next 12 months as local entrepreneurs show new signs of confidence.

Pappas Ventures executive is new chair of CED board

YardSprout grows winning plan at Startup Weekend

Eighteen teems of entrepreneurs work with mentors and supporting organizations to hatch business plans in Durham. YardSprout matches homeowners with master gardeners to grow their own food.

Triangle Startup Weekend looks for next tech smash hit

Entrepreneurs will gather in Durham this weekend to pitch, develop and maybe even sell their idea for the next LinkedIn, Groupon or maybe even a Facebook.

Next great idea?

Looking for investors? Come meet the 'angels'

Southern Capitol Ventures' next startup financing event features four "angels" who are looking for investment opportunities. It's a chance for face time with the money people.