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SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation - March 17, 2022

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They’d like to see us continue spotlighting best practices and community success stories in our newsletter and on socials, so please be sure to follow us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest and greatest from our network! webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

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In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth.

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A Year of Resilience: Cheers to 2021

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After collectively witnessing many of our main street and small businesses across the country close in 2020, there arose a new sense of appreciation for the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and our economy. In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship.

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Reflecting on 2021 and reimagining 2022

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First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities. What are you looking forward to most in 2022?

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These blogs deserve an encore

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In our commitment to entrepreneurship-led economic development, we’ve made it our practice to regularly share insights and lessons learned while celebrating success stories along the way. How to Build an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Community. Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development and Ecosystem Building.

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Rural Entrepreneurship Boosted by Fiber Broadband, New Study shows

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Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. underserved communities with a lack of broadband or limited internet access, 2.

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The Finalists in the PA WILDS BIG IDEA Contest Have Been Announced!

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Nearly 40 submitted an application by the contest’s deadline on April 18, 2022. The winner will be announced at a pitch event to be held on June 9, 2022 at the North Central PA LaunchBox powered by Penn State DuBois. RSVP: [link]. The post The Finalists in the PA WILDS BIG IDEA Contest Have Been Announced!