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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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What makes a successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem? (Part 2)

Forward Cities

The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. An ecosystem that allows for the fast flow of talent, information, and resources helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need at each stage of growth.

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Cultivating a Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecosystem Building Programs

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Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully. That’s the only way we are going to make our ecosystems equitable and resilient.”.

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

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Guests include other veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and experts like attorneys and marketing specialists, including the leader of Verizon’s veteran employee resource group who shared information about Verizon support for small business owners along with his own personal experience as an entrepreneur. Brianna Ellison.

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Impact Hub: Our policy approach

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Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. We advocate for policies that support these conditions and encourage cross-sector collaborations to address the complex social and environmental challenges we all face.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

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Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. In this void, they must often rely on their instincts, personal support systems, and ad hoc revenue streams. Voices from the field. Metro Area.

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Larissa de Moura: Working Towards a World Without Borders

Impact Hub

INMI , a social startup dedicated to supporting young students in finding the best educational programs around the world, was born out of that journey. Inspired by the 2030 Agenda, INMI is an award-winning platform that connects the migrant community with a network of professionals and resources in an all-in-one support ecosystem.