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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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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

Board will work to increase capital to minority-owned startups, create diverse innovation economy WOODBRIDGE, N.J. The board will provide knowledge, guidance, and insights on ways to best increase capital, access, and investments in New Jersey’s diverse entrepreneurs.

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NJEDA Board Approves Creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program

American Entrepreneurship

December 14, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today approved the creation of the Atlantic City Revitalization Grant Program. About the NJEDA The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) serves as the State’s principal agency for driving economic growth.

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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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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.