Posts by Sarah Riley
Spring Fever On The SouthCoast
Spring is in full bloom! With the weather warming up, it’s hard not to spend your time off enjoying the great outdoors. The SouthCoast is embracing this with an array of different events from food trucks to 5k fun runs.
Read MoreGrowing with Groundwork!
With graduation right around the corner, I started to reflect on my time here as an intern at Groundwork!. From pie contests to learning the how to’s on writing a blog, I have come a long way from day 1 in the beta space.
Read MoreInside Looking Out: The Life of Josh Encarnacion
With many inspirational speeches at TEDxNewBedford it makes you wonder, how did the speakers educate themselves on their topic and prepare for the big day? We interviewed Josh Encarnacion, one of the speakers, to get an inside look on how their speeches are a lot more than just a quick think up and presentation. It takes passion and drive to make an impact which is exactly what TedX is about.
Read MoreGroundwork! Members Give Thanks
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Groundwork! members reflect on what they are thankful for this year.
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Shelley Cardoos
I’ve found now that if I’m alone for too long I start getting a little weird. Having people around helps me keep focused even if we aren’t interacting. I feed off the energy. And being able to ask someone’s opinion really helps, especially since there’s such a range of knowledge.
Read MoreMy Experience at TEDx New Bedford
TEDx New Bedford was filled with attendees of all ages. I took an inside look on a college student’s perspective of this day long extravaganza. Speaker’s discussed topics on learning through stories rather than grazing the surface of history and a recent college graduate’s goal to change the way we define belief. These 2 topics I felt had the largest impact on the way I view my education and fellow classmates.
Read MoreA College Student’s View on Entrepreneurship and Coworking Spaces
How do local UMass Dartmouth students feel about entrepreneurship and coworking spaces? Marketing intern Sarah Riley interviews senior students about what entrepreneurship means to them along with what they believe the benefits of a coworking space are. What she finds is uplifting and interesting.
Read MoreFrom One Entrepreneur to Another: Connecting for Change
Finding new resources and reviving your entrepreneurial instincts can be difficult when traveling opportunities are limited. Have no fear because Connecting For Change is here! On October 23rd and 24th stop by The Marion Institute in Downtown New Bedford to enrich your inner change-maker. With over 3,000 community leaders, 40+ workshops and 12 keynote speakers, the networking and growth is unlimited.
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