It stands 1,776 feet (541 meters), a reference to the year 1776, when America adopted its Declaration of Independence.
For the first time in Greece, Kick is presented, which is an innovative educational program of international reputation that appeals to young entrepreneurs who want to directly implement their business idea.
Entrepreneurs from other countries share why this American technology center is so welcoming.
On Wednesday, June 11, U.S. Ambassador to Greece, David D. Pearce kicked off the final meeting of the massive open online course (MOOC) "Beyond Silicon Valley: Growing Entrepreneurship in Transitioning Economies," at the Stoa of Attalos.
U.S. investments in the World Bank and the multilateral development banks support small businesses around the world, helping to boost global economic growth.
by Caron De Mars
I recently talked to a journalist about the State Department's entrepreneurial delegation to Athens, and she asked, "Why Greece?"
The global level of press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a decade," says Karin Karlekar. Karlekar is the project director for the annual "Freedom of the Press" report produced since 1980 by Freedom House, a U.S.-based nongovernmental organization that conducts research on democracy, political freedom and human rights.
Entrepreneurs play a critical role in expanding the economy and creating jobs. President Obama is committed to increasing the prevalence and success of entrepreneurs across the country, including through the White House Startup America initiative, an "all-hands-on-deck" effort to expand access to capital, accelerate innovation, and promote private sector efforts to strengthen the Nation's startup communities.
