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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Having worked in entrepreneurial ecosystem building ourselves, we were not surprised that the main challenges in our field arise around a typical old-school mindset and a severe lack of equal opportunities for entrepreneurs of ALL ethnicities, backgrounds and gender. The scarcity mindset holds us all back. Carina Boston Pinales.

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Expanding Our Entrepreneurial Imagination in Indianapolis

Forward Cities

Who do you picture when you hear the word “entrepreneur?” Maybe you envision your local coffee shop owner who wants to create space for community members to connect over a good cup of joe. Just like in every other arena of life, we have preconceived biases about who the ideal entrepreneur is and what viable businesses look like.