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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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While it might be tempting to jump right in, it’s important to take the time to evaluate successful outcomes and develop a strategy to achieve your goals. Having worked in over 100 communities for over 18 years, SourceLink understands that with ecosystem-building there will never be a check box to mark “done”.

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SourceLink + The IEDC: New Certification Program Uniting Economic Developers and Entrepreneurs

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Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and small business owners require support from economic developers driving local economies forward. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification. Developed with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S. A partnership to champion entrepreneurs.

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How to Amplify Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Message

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In celebration of Global Entrepreneurship Week , SourceLink’s Dara Macan and Rob Williams recruited a panel of local ecosystem builders in Fort Worth, Texas, northern Louisiana, Iowa, and Puerto Rico to share valuable communication tips and strategies in this interactive webinar.

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Help Grow the Field of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building

Ecosystem Builder Hub

A small, but growing number of people are turning to entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a strategy to build more inclusive and resilient economies. This project, The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) , recently launched the design phase.

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Join the International Celebration of Makers, Innovators and Job Creators November 8-14

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Hear Network Building Strategies from Communities Around the U.S. Join us on Thursday, November 11 at 12:00-1:00 pm CT for the webinar, How to Amplify Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Message. Register here: [link]. In addition to this webinar, many of our affiliates and resource partners are hosting events of their own!

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Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship

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On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Nicole LaChapelle – Mayor, Easthampton, MA.

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What makes a successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem? (Part 2)

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The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. An ecosystem that allows for the fast flow of talent, information, and resources helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need at each stage of growth.