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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job.

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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Gerald Smith

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Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. We have an opportunity to determine a future that we choose. Gerald is one of the founding members of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. A : Show up!

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

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Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. Our university put in a coworking space for entrepreneurs with the goal of attracting more small businesses in order to draw more people downtown.

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Inclusive Capacity-Building in Action

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Forward Cities is a national capacity-building and learning network working within and between cities and micropolitans to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem development. He runs a black-focused co-working space. By Gabriel Mu̱oz , Forward Cities Local Director РKansas City, MO.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

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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. My biggest frustration I encounter is silos in ecosystems. and abroad between February and September 2020. Ellen Bateman.

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Introducing CO.STARTERS in New Kensington, PA

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Across the country, community-led revitalization is gaining momentum; residents are helping to turn declining downtowns into models of growth and opportunity by supporting their home-grown microbusinesses.

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Expanding Our Entrepreneurial Imagination in Indianapolis

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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.