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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. Include resources that specialize in supporting new entrepreneurs.

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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Gerald Smith

Forward Cities

Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? We have an opportunity to determine a future that we choose.

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Manager of E3 Solutions (Part Time)

Forward Cities

Overview The E3 Solutions Manager will serve as the lead project manager for Forward Cities existing and emerging equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem programs. Required: first Wednesday of every month from 12:30pm - 8:30pm to support a monthly program event and alternating Fridays from 10am - 12pm for a recurring meeting.

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Manager of E3 Solutions (Part Time)

Forward Cities

The E3 Solutions Manager will serve as the lead project manager for Forward Cities existing and emerging equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem programs. Providing back-up support for remote resource navigation services and tracking, as needed, to support the Director of Entrepreneur Engagement. Engagement & Events.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. In this void, they must often rely on their instincts, personal support systems, and ad hoc revenue streams. Goal 7 in the field.

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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. I wish the small business ecosystem had something equivalent to the angel investor networks that support technology startups.

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Introducing CO.STARTERS in New Kensington, PA

Forward Cities

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.