Remove culture Remove economic growth Remove entrepreneurship
article thumbnail

Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

Source Link

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. In the e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems thought paper Why Entrepreneurship?

article thumbnail

5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women pursuing entrepreneurship, with an estimated 40 percent of new businesses in the United States started by women. In Australia, we’ve seen similar growth, with the number of businesses owned by women increasing to over 35 percent in 2022.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Steve Case Testifies on Expanding Access to Capital Across America

Revolution

Each of these represents a significant governmental effort to strengthen American competitiveness by affirming the idea that cities can be renewed and rise again if they develop a vibrant startup culture. Rise of the Rest is based on a simple premise: cities can be renewed and rise again if they develop a vibrant startup culture.

capital 147
article thumbnail

3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

Source Link

Racial wealth disparity is a major barrier to thriving communities and economic growth. Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building. Culturally competent consulting service provider ThirdEye Network.

article thumbnail

What Does Social Entrepreneurship Look Like?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

This month, we’ll be engaging in an open dialogue that asks the question, “What does social entrepreneurship look like within our global EO community and beyond?” As it turns out, entrepreneurship was the vehicle to do just that. These values are deeply engrained in the culture and fabric of SPARK.

article thumbnail

How to Become a Circularity Entrepreneur with a Soul

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Some say that economic growth and environmental protection are on opposing sides. Creating a company culture that values the growth, vulnerability and compassion innate in all people. Circularity: Leadership and Company Culture. When it comes to building a culture of Circularity, the starting point is found within.

article thumbnail

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.