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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” Zenedge (Marva Morris) – Zenedge is revolutionizing the energy drink market by enhancing packaging, introducing new flavors, innovating the formula, and prioritizing healthier ingredients.

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NJEDA Names Inaugural New Jersey Innovation Fellows Cohort

American Entrepreneurship

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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Gregslist – The Strange Attractor

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Successful startup communities often grow organically without any deliberate plans or resources. But, despite lots of time, energy and money, most of these ecosystems seem to fizzle. Gregslist illustrated that Phoenix was indeed a very active software community with over 600 operating software companies. They collaborated.

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15 Ventures with Underrepresented Founders share $198K in Startup302 Grant Prizes

American Entrepreneurship

Because Startup302 aims to foster diverse perspectives, promote inclusive and equitable consideration and attract diverse communities of founders to the region, participants aren’t required to be located in Delaware.

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Why Michigan Could Become a Startup Powerhouse

HPA

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Ann Arbor during a week-long series of tech events curated by economic development engine Ann Arbor SPARK. The startup growth in Michigan has given the entire region palpable momentum and energy. What’s so special about Michigan’s startups isn’t merely its energy, though.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

The Kauffman Foundation’s ESHIP Goal 3 recognizes this as an ongoing challenge, stating, “Strong collaboration will require alignment on our desired outcomes for ecosystem building and a common terminology for this work. Community Focus. ” There are so many ideas as to what an ecosystem builder is. ” Henry Rael.