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A Year of Resilience: Cheers to 2021

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In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship. At SourceLink, we continued the entrepreneurial ecosystem building work we’re known for while proactively developing ways to bolster this renewed wave of support. as compared to the previous year.

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Join the International Celebration of Makers, Innovators and Job Creators November 8-14

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That number is expected to go up in 2021. and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021: November 8-14. As the economy continues to recover in the U.S.

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The entrepreneur in all of us – How COVID revealed gaps and opportunities in the entrepreneurial landscape

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According to the Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland Southern California’s 2021 Impact Report , over 90% of all businesses in the area are “microbusinesses (less than five employees). Some have been using this time to develop their business plans and launch their own companies.”. More entrepreneurs, new needs.

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“Place Matters”?—?Rise of the Rest’s 2022 Annual Report

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This report serves to further illustrate that thesis by breaking down what we look for in what we call “tentpole companies”: local startups that are the standout successes of a community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our report concludes with updates from 21 portfolio companies, from San Diego to Buffalo, and many places in between.

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SourceLink + National League of Cities – Impacting Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities

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Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise. NLC is proud to partner with SourceLink again for the 2021-22 CIE program year, kicking off in November. SourceLink® worked with Kankakee to inventory the region’s nonprofit, higher education, and governmental support resources as well as lending and equity sources.

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These blogs deserve an encore

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In the spirit of the new year, let’s check out SourceLink’s best blogs to discover what piqued interest in 2021 and what knowledge we can build on in 2022. 3 Ways to Empower Your Entrepreneurial Community. Who Makes Up An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Defining the Role of Ecosystem Player. Funding Entrepreneurship.

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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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This year in particular, many of these searches are coming from the millions of Americans who quit their jobs in 2021. Take a close look at your entrepreneurial ecosystem building work and make sure you’re doing it through an equitable lens.