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SourceLink + The IEDC: New Certification Program Uniting Economic Developers and Entrepreneurs

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Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and small business owners require support from economic developers driving local economies forward. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification. Developed with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Before you apply for money to fund your entrepreneurship-led economic development work – whether you’re just starting out, or are expanding your programming – dedicate time to strategically consider your long-term goals and craft your vision. How can your programming be sustainable and live beyond this grant cycle?

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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. Our network grew in number and impact in 2021.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. To sustain the work of ecosystem building, we must equip our practitioners for the long haul with a professional job description, training programs, ongoing peer support, and sustainable funding models. Metro Area.

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Wavemaker Impact announces first close of debut fund at $13m

AsiaTechDaily

And in the next two years, Wavemaker Impact hopes to launch 8 to 12 new sustainability-focused businesses. The climatetech venture builder also has the support of EDB New Ventures, the venture-building arm of the Singapore Economic Development Board.

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Governor Murphy Announces Proposed Fintech Accelerator in Hoboken

American Entrepreneurship

NJ FAST is the fourth Strategic Innovation Center in the state and will support research and development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Fintech and Insuretech Sectors HOBOKEN, N.J. Pending approval by its Board, the NJEDA intends to invest up to $17.5 million in the fintech accelerator.