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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

Ecosystem Builder Hub

The traditional economic development approach uses static and reactive metrics – the number of jobs created, capital investment dollars, and companies recruited – on an annual basis. It’s imperative that we occasionally slow down to ensure intentional documenting of processes, methodologies and results.

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WHAT IF AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION IS THE CURE?

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

The negative influence of bullying on a child’s emotional well-being is well-documented making it vital to identify a mechanism for prevention. Being part of the TEAM’s house allows the children to learn in an accepting, nurturing environment where bullying is simply not tolerated.

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

Forward Cities

In my last blog, I talked about the definition and evaluation of two key elements of an entrepreneurial ecosystem – entrepreneurs and entrepreneur support organizations (ESOs). Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. Economic Development Quarterly, 32(2), 119-134. 2019) [link].