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Hiring platform takes top prize in UMSL student entrepreneur competition	Energy Innovation Startups Are King At St. Louis' Ameren Accelerator

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October 6, 2021	UMSL DEI Accelerator accepting applications
October 4, 2021	UMSL Accelerate kicks off 2nd round of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator with reception
August 30, 2021	St. Louis entrepreneur gets deal from 'Shark Tank's' Lori Greiner
June 28, 2021	*Locally Made Longganisa* at Schnucks**
June 22, 2021	Top Stories: Feeding the Community
May 26, 2021	After 8 Intensive Weeks And An Influx of $50K, Business Owners Reflect on Accelerator's Merits
May 25, 2021	After staging pilot program, UMSL's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Accelerator targets expansion
April 29, 2021	City Corner: Greater St. Louis Inc/UMSL Accelerate
March 29, 2021	Fueled by UMSL and the local business community, DEI Accelerator cohort showcases growth during Demo Day
March 26, 2021	Nicklaus: UMSL accelerator fills capital and knowledge gap for minority entrepreneurs
March 1, 2021	UMSL Accelerate - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
February 23, 2021	Leading from the Front: The UMSL DEI Accelerator
February 8, 2021	Schnucks Rounds Up in Honor of Black History Month
January 20, 2021	Heru Urban Farming receives $50,000 from UMSL
January 9, 2021	Made in St. Louis: Cellphone accessory lands St. Louis man on ‘Shark Tank’
December 14, 2020	Heru Urban Farming wants to make fresh produce more equitable in St. Louis
December 10, 2020	Nicklaus: Minority firms struggle in St. Louis. UMSL accelerator hopes to close the gap
December 10, 2020	UMSL Accelerate accepts six founders into its first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator cohort
December 10, 2020	Missouri S&T student, Ph.D. graduate earn $50,000 for entrepreneurial startup idea
December 9, 2020	Meet the 6 startups chosen for UMSL Accelerate's new diversity-focused accelerator
December 9, 2020	UMSL Accelerate: Supporting diverse founders
December 9, 2020	Episode 4 of Candid Conversations with Michelle Robinson
December 9, 2020	UMSL DEI Accelerator: Announcement of Winning Teams
December 9, 2020	6 St. Louis area entrepreneurs receive funding, education through new UMSL program
December 9, 2020	UMSL unleashes diversity accelerator
November 19, 2020	DEI Accelerator: First of Its Kind at UMSL
November 17, 2020	With 400-plus applicants, UMSL's new diversity-focused startup accelerator spotlights an 'unmet need'
November 12, 2020	UMSL Accelerate Names 16 Finalists for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator
October 9, 2020	UMSL Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Accelerator provides capital, mentorship to underrepresented entrepreneurs
October 9, 2020	Apply today to receive a $50,000 capital business injection
October 6, 2020	UMSL launches business accelerator program geared toward underrepresented founders
October 6, 2020	UMSL to award $50,000 grants to underrepresented entrepreneurs
October 6, 2020	IGTV Interview with Julie Maurer from Arch Grants
October 6, 2020	In Your Business \| UMSL Podcast - The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Accelerator with Dan Lauer
October 6, 2020	Venture Café STL Live: Putting Cash in the Hands of Underestimated Founders with Monique Bynum
October 6, 2020	6 Entrepreneurs Can Win $50K In Startup Funding From New UMSL DEI Accelerator
October 6, 2020	UMSL Accelerate launches Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Accelerator
October 6, 2020	UMSL launches business accelerator program geared toward underrepresented entrepreneurs
October 6, 2020	UMSL begins business accelerator program geared toward underrepresented entrepreneurs
June 29, 2020	Coronavirus roundup: Entrepreneurship and data analysis
June 2020	Something Extra Ep 089: Dan Lauer (25:41)
December 27, 2019	How This Entrepreneur Raised $1 Million and Is Leading an Energy Revolution Before Age 30
November 29, 2019	The 3 elements necessary for sustainable strategic innovation
November 26, 2019	How University Collaborations Can Drive Private Sector Innovation
November 25, 2019	EQ Student Accelerator Pitch Competition highlights student entrepreneurship
November 11, 2019	Startups showcase energy innovation at Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
November 4, 2019	Ameren Accelerator: First choice for entrepreneurial-minded students (10:52)
November 4, 2019	Six energy startups showcase sustainable technologies and innovations at Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
November 3, 2019	Energy innovators to show off their work in Ameren Accelerator Program (5:07)
October 25, 2019	St. Louis venture firm leads $3.5 million investment in Ryvit
October 20, 2019	Startup tests fracking with electricity, eyes breaking concrete on St. Louis streets
October 15, 2019	4 Steps To Build Teams That Champion Innovation At Your Company
September 25, 2019	3 Steps to Relationships that Supercharge Your Startup
September 23, 2019	Adding it up: How colleges boost the St. Louis economy
September 22, 2019	Eight Entrepreneurs Share Their Paths To Business Success
September 13, 2019	How Connected Communities Can Bolster Your Business
September 12, 2019	Why Creating a Sustainable Energy Future Must Be a Collaborative Effort
September 12, 2019	Want To Fuel Collaboration? It’s Time To Tear Down Silos In Higher Ed
September 5, 2019	St. Louis executives learn from instruction when they become the teachers
September 4, 2019	All successful startups need a support network — here's how to build one
September 3, 2019	Media Coverage: August 2019
August 27, 2019	UMSL's entrepreneurship program plots more growth to build on early success
August 26, 2019	UMSL students set to learn about energy sector and entrepreneurship as interns with third Ameren Accelerator
August 26, 2019	UK smart heating start-up secures $100k funding
August 22, 2019	Ameren names six companies to join its intensive, 12-week accelerator program
August 22, 2019	Ameren Accelerator names 6 energy-tech startups of newest cohort
August 14, 2019	The Art and Jennifer Show - Dan Lauer 8-14-19 (8:06)
August 14, 2019	Successful Startups Have This One Thing in Common
August 5, 2019	International student establishes second home, budding career in St. Louis
July 29, 2019	How to Break Out of the Cubicle and Embrace Your Passion
July 24, 2019	How To Foster Innovative Thinking At Your Company
June 24, 2019	Ameren Hears Pitches For Energy Startup Accelerator
June 23, 2019	UMSL Accelerate encourages energy innovators to pitch their ideas (4:56)
May 25, 2019	Best way to startup speed
May 20, 2019	Charlie Brennan Show: Steve Kidwell, Vice President of corporate planning at Ameren, and Dan Lauer Founding Executive Director UMSL Accelerate talking how to accelerate as an entrepreneur (36:20)
May 20, 2019	Spring commencement 2019: Celebrating UMSL’s newest class of graduates
May 14, 2019	Ameren tests software that could unlock future ‘transactive energy marketplace’
May 9, 2019	Alex Zvibleman, UMSL’s first entrepreneurship graduate, eyes investment in university area
May 1, 2019	Alex Zvibleman- UMSL's first entrepreneurship graduate- eyes investment in university area (p 30)
May 1, 2019	Success After Service (p 16-17)
April 17, 2019	Applications are now open for St. Louis-based Ameren Accelerator
April 15, 2019	Ameren seeking startups to participate in ‘Accelerator’ program
April 12, 2019	2019 Ameren Accelerator Seeks Energy-Focused Startups to Develop Smart Community Technologies and Clean Energy Solutions
April 12, 2019	Clean energy and smart tech startup program launches in St. Louis
April 11, 2019	2019 Ameren Accelerator seeks energy-focused startups to develop smart community technologies and clean energy solutions
April 3, 2019	UMSL Student Entrepreneurs Take Their Business Concepts To Next Level
March 25, 2019	Student-designed hiring platform earns $15,000 in first EQ Student Accelerator competition
March 22, 2019	Hiring platform takes top prize in UMSL student entrepreneur competition
March 14, 2019	UMSL launches new degree programs in computing technology, entrepreneurship
March 5, 2019	Calling All Digital Marketing And Media Startups! MDMC Hosting Pitch Competition
February 14, 2019	A White Lie At Venture Cafe’s Thursday Gathering Led To A White Wedding At Innovation Hall
February 1, 2019	Dream chasers: Celebrating Black History Month with UMSL stories of persistence and passion
January 25, 2019	Last Year, Support Organizations Collectively Found Over $8.3M (At Least) In New Funding For The Ecosystem
December 28, 2018	After NASA win, sensor startup has prospects on Earth and in space
December 10, 2018	11 student business ideas selected for first Entrepreneur Quest Student Accelerator cohort
November 30, 2018	I Love This Radical Approach To Workforce Development
November 30, 2018	Amber Ingram leverages engineering path for internships, helping others
November 26, 2018	Entrepreneurship curriculum finds strength under John Palmer’s purview
November 16, 2018	Arch Grants hands $1 million to 20 entrepreneurs
November 6, 2018	The 4 Biggest Benefits of Immersing Your Corporation in the Startup World
October 4, 2018	University Of Missouri System Launches Accelerator Program To Foster And Fund Student Business Ideas
October 4, 2018	UMSL Entrepreneurs Have Chance To Compete For $30,000
September 24, 2018	How to be an entrepreneur, step by step: Program targets all UM students
September 19, 2018	UM System launches competition for student entrepreneurs
September 18, 2018	Ameren Accelerator Demo Day 2018 at The Pageant St. Louis (16:05)
September 17, 2018	Build A University Grounded In Intrapreneurship To Spur The Change You Seek
September 17, 2018	Startups present energy technologies during Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
September 16, 2018	Accelerator firm wants more St. Louis corporations to engage with entrepreneurs
September 14, 2018	UM System launches accelerator program to foster, fund student business ideas
September 13, 2018	Startups demonstrate energy technologies at Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
September 12, 2018	Energy Tech Startups Sprouting from UMSL Accelerate Program
September 12, 2018	3 Ways to Use the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Accelerate Your Career
September 5, 2018	Mechanical engineering student gains valuable business experience through Ameren Accelerator internship
September 4, 2018	UMSL hosts lunch event aimed at engaging local businesses
August 30, 2018	Innovation Is No Accident -- Invite It In With These 4 Steps
August 21, 2018	Ameren Accelerator Provides A Multi-Purpose Approach To Innovation And Education
August 21, 2018	How To Land A Job At A Startup
August 15, 2018	Extensive undergraduate involvement inspires Yaniv Dudaie’s return to MBA program
August 12, 2018	Ways to Conquer Burnout That Will Help You Thrive
August 6, 2018	4 Fundamentals to Successfully Jump-Start Your Startup
August 6, 2018	How to Create a Strategic Partnership to Spur Innovation Within Your Business
July 31, 2018	Episode 041: Dan Lauer, UMSL Accelerate (32:06)
July 30, 2018	Ameren CEO Warner Baxter on the Ameren Accelerator Program (34:24)
July 26, 2018	Partnership among Missouri S&T, Ameren and Hyperion pursues improved energy technology
July 5, 2018	The 3 Most Essential Points to Keep in Mind for Your Next Accelerator Pitch
June 29, 2018	Three Ways Your Entrepreneurial Mindset Can Disrupt Industries
June 28, 2018	Ameren's CEO on the challenges St. Louis startups face
June 28, 2018	3 smart grid technologies that will get a boost in Ameren’s startup incubator
June 22, 2018	Six startup companies from around the world selected to participate in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator
June 22, 2018	Warner Baxter on Ameren Accelerator (4:46)
June 22, 2018	Ameren Aims to Accelerate Six More Tech Start-Ups
June 22, 2018	Six startup companies from around the world selected to participate in the 2018 Ameren Accelerator
June 22, 2018	Six Startups Selected To Participate In The 2018 Ameren Accelerator Program
June 22, 2018	Ameren announces second cohort for its accelerator program
June 22, 2018	UMSL interns to partner with six new startups in second annual Ameren Accelerator cohort
June 21, 2018	Ameren Accelerator adds six firms, including two from St. Louis
June 13, 2018	Utilities envision role for augmented reality to train and assist workers
June 1, 2018	These 3 Simple Steps Will Help You Expand Your Network in Your Base City
June 1, 2018	Succeeding By Developing Great Teams (p 19)
May 24, 2018	It Takes A Village (And Universities Directly Engaging The Startup Ecosystem) To Retain Talent In St. Louis
May 17, 2018	3 Ways to Sow the Seeds of Your Startup's Success This Spring
May 16, 2018	Fitbit and Adidas Know Something That Venture Capital Doesn't
May 10, 2018	The tale of St. Louis ties behind Ameren Accelerator
May 9, 2018	Why Tech Job Seekers Might Look Outside Silicon Valley for Their Next Big Break
May 7, 2018	Generation Z’s Are Starting College, But Are Universities Ready For Them?
May 1, 2018	Class Notes: Celebrating Entrepreneurship (p 39)
May 1, 2018	The Tale of St. Louis Ties Behind Ameren Accelerator (p 22-23)
May 1, 2018	Achieving Diversity Demands Less Talk and More Action. And Good Intentions Alone Won't Do It.
April 25, 2018	In Illinois, blockchain startups seek to work with utilities on grid software
April 17, 2018	Engaging Your Entrepreneurial Community To Thrive Amid Change
April 16, 2018	Q&A: Ameren startup accelerator seeks to develop smart grid tech
March 23, 2018	Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs
March 12, 2018	Your Guide to Innovating Like Amazon: Focus on Inspiring People
March 12, 2018	How Investors Can Drive the Smart Energy Future
March 12, 2018	Why Going Back to School Mid Career May Be the Best Career Move You Ever Make
March 6, 2018	4 Ways to Find Mentorship (and Why It's Critical to Your Startup's Success)
March 5, 2018	4 Predictions for Blockchain in Energy in 2018
March 4, 2018	UMSL Accelerate Celebrates New Location With Open House
March 4, 2018	UMSL Programs Stand Out At UM System Showcase
March 2, 2018	$48 Million and 1,000 Jobs Later, Arch Grants Still Elevates STL Startups
March 2, 2018	Five Ways An Accelerator Can Propel Your Startup To Success
March 2, 2018	From Madison To STL: Rebate Bus Sets The Standard For Job Creation Through Innovation
March 1, 2018	March 9 deadline approaches for Ameren Accelerator applications
February 28, 2018	How the IoT and Related Tech Are Helping to Update the Energy Sector
February 27, 2018	3 Big Reasons Why Purpose Leads to Profits
February 26, 2018	One Year In, The Ameren Accelerator Has Surpassed All Expectations
February 26, 2018	UMSL Partners with Ameren to Give Opportunity to Student Entrepreneurs
February 21, 2018	How Cities Like St. Louis Are Building Dynamic Communities
February 20, 2018	12 Reasons You Should Join an Accelerator to Advance Your Startup
February 16, 2018	UMSL Accelerate Launches Initiative to Help Community Entrepreneurs Thrive
February 15, 2018	News Flash For Energy Startups: The Power Of Partnering With An Accelerator Is Real
February 11, 2018	Why Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Put Their Education First
February 7, 2018	Energy Startups Compete For $100K And A Spot In The 2018 Ameren Accelerator
February 1, 2018	3 Things to Look for When Deciding Where to Start Your Startup
February 1, 2018	Ameren Seeks Startups for New Program
February 1, 2018	Ameren Accelerator strides confidently into 2nd year
January 31, 2018	7 Things Science Says All Entrepreneurs Should Do for Themselves
January 31, 2018	Ameren says it will renew accelerator program for energy-focused startup companies
January 31, 2018	Ameren Accelerator seeks startups for 2018 class
January 30, 2018	Ameren seeks tech startups from the US and around the world to participate in energy focused accelerator program in St. Louis
January 30, 2018	Ameren seeks tech startups to participate in energy-focused accelerator program in St. Louis
January 4, 2018	3 Steps to Attracting the Brightest Recent Grads to Your Startup
December 18, 2017	How This Founder Is Advancing The Way For Entrepreneurial Students In Higher Education
November 30, 2017	3 Ways to Use Experiential Learning to Boost Your Career
November 15, 2017	Worried About Surviving in an Automated World? These Are the Skills That Will Save You.
November 14, 2017	Enemies No More? 3 Ways Startups and Corporations Can Work Together
November 8, 2017	Generation Z: 3 Ways to Leverage Native Skills (And Earn Job Offers)
November 1, 2017	UMSL Accelerate: Entrepreneurial Podcast (15:27)
October 30, 2017	‘Ameren Accelerator’ Invests in the Future of Energy
October 30, 2017	Ameren Accelerator Results Boost Energy Startups In St. Louis
October 30, 2017	Ameren Accelerator partners empower energy startups during inaugural cohort
October 29, 2017	UMSL Students Show Off Work At Ameren Accelerator Demo Day
October 28, 2017	Energy entrepreneurs get a boost from Ameren Accelerator
October 26, 2017	First-ever Ameren Accelerator Demo Day showcases cutting edge energy technologies
October 23, 2017	How To Rebrand A City
October 20, 2017	The biggest competitive advantage: UMSL interns embrace opportunities in first Ameren Accelerator cohort
October 18, 2017	How Students Can Jump Straight From The Classroom To Successful Entrepreneurship
October 11, 2017	3 Real-World Tactics Entrepreneurs Should Take Advantage of During (and After) College
September 21, 2017	Shared Experience Helps Ameren Accelerate And Build Culture Of Innovation
September 16, 2017	Dan Lauer On Disrupting Higher Education To Foster Innovation
August 30, 2017	5 Companies Bringing The Future To Us
August 24, 2017	The Top 7 Cities Competing With Silicon Valley for Tech Entrepreneurs
August 24, 2017	A Student Journey Through UMSL Accelerate: Meet Yaniv Dudaie
August 2, 2017	7 Cleantech Companies Join St. Louis’ Newest Startup Accelerator
August 2, 2017	Dan Lauer of UMSL Accelerate; Disrupting higher education to foster innovation (44:53)
August 1, 2017	UM helps energize accelerator
July 31, 2017	UMSL interns, faculty eager to partner with first Ameren Accelerator cohort
July 31, 2017	7 Cool Cleantech Companies Join Ameren Accelerator
July 30, 2017	Seven start-ups that could change future energy
July 29, 2017	Ameren Accelerator Selects Startups for New Class
July 28, 2017	Ameren Accelerator Chooses Startup Companies
July 28, 2017	Startup companies selected for the Ameren Accelerator
July 27, 2017	First cohort of Ameren Accelerator program begin
July 27, 2017	Ameren invests in first 7 startups as part of accelerator program
July 27 , 2017	Ameren names 7 energy focused startups for its new accelerator program
May 24, 2017	What Does An Entrepreneurship In Residence Program Look Like In Higher Education? UMSL Shows Us A Way
May 8, 2017	The New Wave of Venture Capitalists
May 8, 2017	May 12 deadline nears for Ameren Accelerator applications
May 4, 2017	Dan Lauer discusses Ameren Accelerator benefits on St. Louis Public Radio
May 1, 2017	University Of Missouri-St. Louis Grows Its Entrepreneurship Platform With UMSL Accelerate
May 1, 2017	New St. Louis program seeks to help entrepreneurs enhance innovative energy solutions (31:35)
May 1, 2017	Ameren Accelerator to invest in energy technology startup companies (6:35)
April 28, 2017	Purpose-Over-Profit Movement Gains the Respect of the Investment Community
April 28, 2017	Startup Accelerators Are on the Rise. Here's What They're Doing to the Economy
April 17, 2017	Energy Innovation Startups Are King At St. Louis' Ameren Accelerator
April 13, 2017	3 Real Benefits of an Industry Specific Accelerator
April 4, 2017	Ameren announces energy technology startup initiative
April 3, 2017	Ameren Corporation Launches Initiative to Encourage Energy Startups
April 3, 2017	Ameren launches energy startup accelerator
April 2, 2017	Ameren Accelerator and Stadia Ventures
April 2, 2017	UMSL teams with Ameren to spark energy innovation and attract job creating tech startups to St. Louis
April 1, 2017	Ameren Accelerator Program Support Startups Focused Energy Technology
March 31, 2017	10 Accelerators Helping Startups Grow to the Next Level
March 31, 2017	Ameren Launches Energy Technology Accelerator In St. Louis, Partners With Capital Innovators And UMSL Accelerate
March 31, 2017	Ameren funds program to attract and develop energy tech startups
March 31, 2017	Ameren launches initiative to spark energy innovation and attract job creating tech startups to St. Louis
March 31, 2017	Ameren Accelerator program seeks energy innovation startups
March 31, 2017	Ameren launches initiative to spark energy innovation
March 5, 2017	Freshly imagined courses bring UMSL Accelerate’s entrepreneurial focus to campus classrooms
December 8, 2016	Aspiring young entrepreneurs workshop ideas in mock business accelerator
November 6, 2016	Alumna Stacy Isermann finds her entrepreneurial spirit
November 1, 2016	Why Gateway Accelerate Is A Great Choice For International Entrepreneurs
September 2016	The University of Missouri-St. Louis launches Gateway Accelerate, first Midwest Program for International Entrepreneurs
September 7, 2016	Economics major discovers her entrepreneurial spirit through scholars and interns program
September 1, 2016	UMSL launching accelerator for international entrepreneurs this month
August 31, 2016	UMSL plans accelerator for foreign entrepreneurs
August 29, 2016	Civic Progress invests in UMSL International Accelerator project
August 28, 2016	Immigrants Contribute to Missouri's Economy
August 23, 2016	UMSL Accelerate Offers Entrepreneurship Courses
July 12, 2016	Budding songwriter pursues music business, credits campus mentors with inspiring persistence
July 8, 2016	Waterbabies creator is reinventing entrepreneurial education at UMSL
March 30, 2016	Alumnus appointed to launch entrepreneurship initiative on campus

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