Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County. It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. Each community has particular strengths and unique challenges for business owners. Learn More About the Series.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 18, 2019

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. The past does not have to limit our future.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County, please visit the first article in the series found here. It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. She is a member of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. A: When I moved back to Kansas City from undergrad and grad school (Atlanta and Chicago), I craved the community I felt I had in those places. Why is this your life’s work?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. I guarantee it!” Read the post to learn more about Chris’ journey.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. What is the most successful/impactful program/event/thing you do/have done in your ecosystem? We have been really successful in changing our community’s culture. Beth goes above and beyond for her community.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general. Community Campaigns Celebrating their Entrepreneurs and Startup Community.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully. Because right now, it is anything but equitable. It’s not an afterthought.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. I guarantee it!” Read the post to learn more about Chris’ journey. or EO on Inc. ?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Because it’s an opportunity to remind them how intelligent, creative and knowledgeable they are. Rick’s approach to recruiting mentors is the epitome of the third principle for effective ecosystem building: Enlist collaborators. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #3: Enlist collaborators.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

But a deeper look tells a much different story, one that actually touches all of us in various and important ways, ranging from added employment opportunities to the way we live our lives to the quality of the lives we lead — and, in fact, even to how long we’ll likely live our lives. Sign Up: Receive the StartupNation newsletter!

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. and abroad between February and September 2020. The 40+ Unsung Heroes who we interviewed shared some deep and personal insights into .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Within almost 10 years of my entrepreneurial journey, I have encountered just as many setbacks and failures as I have successes. However, I have pressed forward despite the disparities that often plague the Black entrepreneurial community. Black founders: Forget what you think works in fundraising.

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Forward Cities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. These entities include corporations, governments, arts and cultural institutions, sports facilities and teams, among others.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

This is part of broader efforts to contribute to the creation of a paying-it-forward culture. We do this by organizing panels on emerging topics in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic, business and startup leaders. Transmedia Strategist and Community Catalyst, at Impact Hub Belgrade. 5 years of impact.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

Inspired by the 2030 Agenda, INMI is an award-winning platform that connects the migrant community with a network of professionals and resources in an all-in-one support ecosystem. We focus on providing resources and information for global education and the improvement of opportunities.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

Maybe you envision your local coffee shop owner who wants to create space for community members to connect over a good cup of joe. As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2018

For me, after sharing my story of being a gay man in this organization, and taking inspiration from the vibrancy of the MyEO Women of EO group, I wondered: Are there other EO members who self-identify with the LGBTQ+ community or have close ties to the community who wish we had a group to share experiences, learn and grow together as entrepreneurs?

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

From inception to implementation, ecosystem building can be a complex process, and it does not happen overnight. In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. Solving statewide community opportunities. affiliate, SourceLink Nebraska !

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. In the mid-2010s, that focus began to evolve. Just as the $2.4B

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. The position is funded via philanthropic support from local foundations. .

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Impact Hub

MARCH 16, 2022

When talking about social economy, these are the basic principles that should set the policy framework for defining the job market, as well as for boosting social and economic well-being through social and sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and preserving nature. What’s next?

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