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Innovation is key to economic development

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Copyright © 2019, The Oklahoman. He emphasized leadership, measurable goals and metrics, and a sense of individual responsibility. OCAST is Oklahoma’s only agency with the sole focus of technology-based economic development. By Scott Meacham. That’s the common theme in today’s economy.

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The Greg Main Distinguished Scholar Award

Innovation 2 Enterprise

His 40 years of economic development experience included tenures at the Michigan Department of Commerce; Secretary of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce where he created the nationally recognized Quality Jobs Program; and Partner in both Intersouth Partners and Chisholm Private Capital Partners of Oklahoma City. Gregory’s University.

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Help Grow the Field of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Their annual ESHIP Summit was created with the mission to “advance ecosystem building as a new approach to economic development to help more people and communities achieve economic independence through entrepreneurial success.”. This project, The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) , recently launched the design phase.

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New Jersey announces $10M seed fund aimed at Black and Latinx founders

TechCrunch

The Black and Latinx Seed Fund will be administered by the New Economic Development Authority (NJEDA). NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan said based on research conducted by the state, that New Jersey is the first state in the nation to develop this type of fund. billion venture dollars invested between 2018 and 2019.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners to Appear Before PA Senate Appropriations Committee – 3:00 PM, Wednesday, March 6, live-streamed: [link]

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The Ben Franklin Technology Partners (Ben Franklin) Pennsylvania statewide network will present before the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee regarding the proposed 2019-2020 Pennsylvania budget at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6, live-streamed here: [link]. million per year.

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Q&A with Meg Salyer

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Salyer served as a member of the Council Finance Committee, Council Economic Development Committee, and as chairman of the Council Social Services Committee. Meg retired from the Council April 8, 2019. My experience is that we are in the midst of a generational leadership change, with a bright future ahead.

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

Forward Cities

2019) [link]. Intersections of Partnership and Leadership in Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Comparing Three US Regions. Economic Development Quarterly, 32(2), 119-134. 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.