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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. While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Make your ecosystem inclusive. Make your ecosystem adaptable.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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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. Entrepreneurial development in rural areas is needed now more than ever.

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

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The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. An ecosystem that allows for the fast flow of talent, information, and resources helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need at each stage of growth.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

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These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies.

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Cultivating a Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecosystem Building Programs

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Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. The current ecosystem excludes far too many, denying economic opportunity and a shot at the American Dream to all,” said Kate. Because right now, it is anything but equitable.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 2

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Practical Metrics and Methods (Academic Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In a nutshell : There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted. An ecosystem is a complex and dynamic system. Goal 5 in the Field.

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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Dr. Ebony Edwards

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More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. She is a member of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. Q:What is the deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .