OurCrowd

JUNE 21, 2022

OurCrowd, Israel’s most active venture firm, today announced its partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), under its Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) programme. The GIA is a platform that serves to catalyze cross-border collaboration between Singapore and major innovation hubs globally. Read more here.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Consequently, metros like Nashville, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix have attracted more transplants from coastal hubs — a shift that helps spur economic development but also puts pressure on housing costs and public services. Collaboration is the hardest, but arguably the most important.

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Source Link

JUNE 8, 2021

This federal shift in investment and policy represents a tremendous opportunity for economic developers, community champions and grassroots ecosystem organizers who want to transform their local economies as their community recovers from the devastating economic impact of COVID-19. Going beyond the SBA Community Navigator model.

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JANUARY 29, 2022

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. Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development and Ecosystem Building. 3 Ways to Empower Your Entrepreneurial Community.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Attendees will hear success stories and gain valuable insights from national thought leaders about solutions for sustainable, equitable economic impact. Exciting features and new enhancements to our SourceLink technologies.

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MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. A collaborative approach drives development and can lead to powerful outcomes. Nicole LaChapelle – Mayor, Easthampton, MA.

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DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Starting and growing a business can prove to be a daunting endeavor within any market.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2021

To support and accelerate this momentum, the National Entrepreneur Center (NEC) and Orange County Government have partnered with SourceLink, tapping into our consulting services, software solutions and national network to strengthen and build upon the rich tradition of collaboration the NEC and Orlando entrepreneurial ecosystem have forged.

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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MAY 5, 2021

During our March Quarterly Conversation, affiliates discussed the challenges moving from individual entrepreneur support organizations to a collaborative, community-based model. Denisse Rodriguez from Colmena66 has found one of the best ways to foster relationships in your network is to hold resource partner meetups.

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OCTOBER 13, 2021

The campaign introduces people to the path of entrepreneurship, creates opportunity for collaboration and facilitates access to capital and other resources that are vital to entrepreneurial success. Four distinct themes guide activities throughout the week: ecosystems, education, inclusion and policy. Register here: [link].

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Organisations from Government, to economic development agencies, innovation hubs and academia are helping inspire Kiwis to begin their entrepreneurial journey, informing and connecting entrepreneurs and creators with all manner of programmes, events, mentoring and investment.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change. There are significant government dollars available for economic recovery right now. We see a variety of staffing models, including collaboration between more than one organization.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. Building and nurturing a startup community takes a focused and collaborative effort.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Our special guest, Mark Werthmann, Economic Development Representative for Nebraska, Kansas and western Missouri U.S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration joined us to discuss current funding programs and opportunities from the EDA. Update on funding from the EDA.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 18, 2019

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not a one—and through conversations with other seed funds I know, this is pretty widespread.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

I’ve been involved in workforce and economic development in Wyoming for the last 10 years, from helping disabled veterans find good jobs to helping small business owners around the state start or grow their enterprise. It’s like pulling teeth gettting people to adopt a new systems-thinking approach to economic development.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

” Maggie Horne, Director of the Gannon Small Business Development Center (SBDC), echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing the importance of collaborative initiatives like the TechCelerator program in fostering innovation and supporting local entrepreneurs.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

These organizations include: The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) represents the interests of entrepreneurs and promotes economic development. Leverage support organizations Vietnam has multiple support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate these complex issues and create sustained business growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

In collaboration with statewide economic development partners, the DPP team works with site selectors, executives and developers focused on where to locate or grow a business and helps with reviewing potential sites, cost-of-living analyses and funding opportunities, including available tax credits and incentives.

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American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 19, 2023

December 19, 2023) – Last week, the N ew Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board approved $3 million in Public Space Activation Grants under the Activation, Revitalization and Transformation (A.R.T.) Fostering an appreciation for Atlantic City’s heritage, its murals and public space requires investment and collaboration.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) seeks to collaboratively design, create, and validate a field-wide infrastructure that will help accelerate wider understanding and adoption of ecosystem building as a practice in economic, community, workforce, and entrepreneurship development in the United States. “The

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Impact Hub: Our policy approach At Impact Hub, we are committed to accelerating global impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. We advocate for policies that support these conditions and encourage cross-sector collaborations to address the complex social and environmental challenges we all face.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 7, 2023

Founded in 2017, Rainmaking APAC is a startup development company dedicated to helping businesses launch, build, and scale in their industries. Rainmaking APAC’s portfolio centers around co-founding startups in collaboration with corporate partners and entrepreneurial founders.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Identifying and filling these cultural competency gaps benefits your entire community, and it is an essential component of continued economic and social progress. These resources can help you get started: IEDC’s Playbook for Equitable Economic Development.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They build a culture of trust and collaboration among stakeholders, so that the doers and innovators have equal access to information, talent and resources when they need them. Episode 6: How to Approach Economic Development Through an Ecosystem Mindset with Christina Oldfather. Check out to Season 4.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 20, 2022

Join a collaborative effort to design, create, and validate the advancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. I believe that entrepreneurial ecosystem building is a critical, and under-leveraged, economic development strategy that is needed to revitalize economies.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a significant boost to the venture capital landscape of Central Pennsylvania, the region is set to benefit from the establishment of the Keystone Innovation Fund II, thanks to a generous grant of $412,598 from the US Economic Development Administration’s ‘Build to Scale Capital Challenge.’

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

AUGUST 31, 2022

The Fund managers will partner with other area financing sources including economic development funds, banks, and local individuals seeking to make supporting Angel investments, to maximize its impact. Ben Franklin is a national leader in tech-based economic development.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 26, 2023

Providing additional assistance throughout the site search and other location processes was Bill Pfaff , director of economic development for Sussex County. “We Delaware Prosperity Partnershi p began helping Fisher’s Popcorn explore how it could continue to grow in Delaware in 2022.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Impact Hub: Our policy approach At Impact Hub, we are committed to accelerating global impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. We advocate for policies that support these conditions and encourage cross-sector collaborations to address the complex social and environmental challenges we all face.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

JANUARY 24, 2021

Oklahoma was also the first collaboration for recognized industry greats Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Oklahoma, the play, is a unique story—and not the only unique story of innovation and collaboration with an “Oklahoma” stamp. the OIM is a catalyst for economic development in rural, regional, and urban economies.

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