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SEDI is leveraging its Green Business Network to develop an “Adopt-a-Classroom” model that will secure sponsorships from local businesses to support individual 4th grade classes. APS and Foodlink have generously agreed to contribute to the…Read More

The Innovation Summit’s outcomes accomplished all of the following objectives – describe the policies that support a culture of entrepreneurship, provide entrepreneurs with some of the training that would help them succeed, and explain to…Read More

The Innovation Summit partnered with Monster.com and Coconino County to provide nearly 200 high school students from Flagstaff, Fedonia, Grand Canyon, Page, and Williams high schools the opportunity to learn the skills necessary for success…Read More

SEDI’s October 2012 Innovation Summit offered a space for the Native American Business Incubator to engage the community in an informative discussion of the challenges and opportunities surrounding economic development on tribal lands.  A diverse…Read More

Challenges and obstacles abound for entrepreneurs in the business world.  SEDI’s 2012 Innovation Summit provided a venue for both aspiring and seasoned entrepreneurs to engage in learning and dialogue with policymakers, other successful entrepreneurs, and…Read More

Thank you for all those who presented and participated in the workshops at the Innovation Summit. Please click below to download the Workshop Presentations and continue on the road to entrepreneurial success. Finding Capital –…Read More

Thank you to all those that participated in the Innovation Summit 2012!  

Developing a local capacity for processing local beef is the most direct avenue for building a sustainable agricultural sector for Northern Arizona’s economy. Because beef production is a well-established business, the development of a processing…Read More

August 14, 2012 – National Public Radio – Peter O’Dowd It’s been a record hot summer in many cities across the nation. Phoenix is no exception. This Sonoran Desert metropolis already records more days over…Read More

Innovation Summit  is a day of education, inspiration, networking, resources and tools for Entrepreneurs being held at NAU’s High Country Conference Center from 8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.  The Innovation Summit is intended to bring…Read More