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

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Individuals who had never considered launching a startup began creating businesses out of a combination of necessity and opportunity. That number is expected to go up in 2021. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021: November 8-14. Four distinct themes guide activities throughout the week: ecosystems, education, inclusion and policy.

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Goals in Action: A Look Inside March’s Quarterly Conversation

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After such a challenging year, we asked our affiliates at our December Quarterly Conversation to identify and prioritize what they’d like to accomplish in 2021. Participants were asked to define the biggest gap in their entrepreneurial ecosystem, define their objectives and then jot down six things that would move them closer to their goal.

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

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Access to a wide range of independent organizations providing entrepreneurial services in Boone and Winnebago counties offered the Belvidere region the opportunity to be a globally recognized hub for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovative companies. Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise.

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Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship

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Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. The growing momentum around entrepreneurship-led economic development presents opportunities to bridge gaps, reinvigorate economies and drive more equitable outcomes, not just here in the United States, but across the world. Rob Williams – Director, SourceLink.