On Thursday, November 8, 2018, nonprofit Rising Tide Capital (RTC) received a $1 million investment from JPMorgan Chase (JPMC). The check was presented by Michael Cherny, Regional Director, NJ at JPMorgan Chase, at RTC’s annual celebration of entrepreneurship, “RISE To Expand Opportunity,” which took place at Harborside Atrium in Jersey City. Joy Mangano, UN Ambassador and the inspiration behind Oscar-nominated film Joy starring Jennifer Lawrence, co-hosted the event. “We’re so proud to

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We at Rising Tide Capital believe beyond a shadow of a doubt, that the future–and how we build the jobs of the future—rests in the hands of the millions of entrepreneurs and small businesses, across this country. They are inspired, passionate innovators, who are working hard every day to build businesses that strengthen their families, creating jobs for others, and building thriving local economies. What they need is people like us, people

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Jersey City Entrepreneur, Alex Sartoga, wins the 2018 Start Something Challenge At some point, you may have heard politicians, economists, and community advocates talk about the importance of small business and entrepreneurship to local communities and their economies. We hear words like “job creation” and “increasing tax base” thrown around, but what does local entrepreneurship look like in practice? Meet Alexandra Sartoga, our 2018 Start Something Challenge Grand Champion. A Jersey City

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