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The Glue that Makes a Community Stick

This is going to be BIG.

Cheaper rents could make it a great place for the creative community and there''s no reason why it shouldn''t become as popular a destination for out of town events the same way that Austin has. What was harder to figure out how to do--and something no one ever really thinks about on the economic development side, is community.

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SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation - March 17, 2022

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webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Attendees will hear success stories and gain valuable insights from national thought leaders about solutions for sustainable, equitable economic impact. Exciting features and new enhancements to our SourceLink technologies.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

Intuitively most people know that LA isn’t just the entrepreneurial capital of the US but it is also the creative capital. In fact, 1 in 7 or nearly 15% of Angelinos are employed in a creative field. But what about tech talent?

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Reflecting on 2021 and reimagining 2022

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First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities. Creative ideas were everywhere!

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Ben Franklin’s Spring 2024 TechCelerator Winners Announced!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Ben Franklin Technology Partners hosted a virtual pitch event for their TechCelerator Startup Bootcamp. PlayPrint , founded by Kevin Zhang and Syed Bokhari (Centre County): Offering innovative, eco-friendly alternatives to children’s toys, PlayPrint focuses on creativity, educational value, and sustainability.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change. There are significant government dollars available for economic recovery right now. Building collaborations can spark, spur, and sustain economic growth. Don’t give up.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Ellen Bateman

Ecosystem Builder Hub

What is the most successful/impactful program/event/thing you do/have done in your ecosystem? I look forward to seeing the collaborations and creative activities they will come up with to support entrepreneurship. In my role, I serve as the national organizer for Global Entrepreneurship Week in the United States.