American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 13, 2025

(January 3, 2025) The New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) awarded over $500,000 in funding to seven New Jersey startups under the Food and Agriculture Research & Development Pilot Seed Grant Program. “Congratulations to the seven grant awardees, said CSIT Chair and BioNJ President and CEO Debbie Hart.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MAY 28, 2025

The May 15th finale was hosted virtually by Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central and Northern Pennsylvania (Ben Franklin CNP), an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). The contest was produced by Cathy Von Birgelen, Director of the Ben Franklin Learning Center.

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Source Link

JULY 31, 2025

When SourceLink Founder Maria Meyers received the 2025 Ecosystem Champion Award this June at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Indianapolis, I felt something I hadn’t expected. I thought about all the people in all the rooms who don’t even know her name but have benefited from her work. I’ve watched her lead.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

Our presence in Berlin wasn’t just about visibility—it was a catalyst for meaningful global connections that support our mission of Space Access Reimagined®.” It’s about leading by example and through your actions, showing how we support women in these fields.” Craig’s participation enhanced the visibility of the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

Tech hubs are an important part of a states business ecosystem as they foster innovation, collaboration, and entrepreneurship in the technology sector. Grants are financial awards given to organizations or individuals to support specific projects, research, or development efforts that do not have to be repaid.

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Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durhams entrepreneurial ecosystem. Provide tools, templates, and materials to support long-term application.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 16, 2025

This long-term commitment supports the buildout of cutting-edge data centers, natural gas power generation, and thousands of new jobs across the state—strengthening Pennsylvania’s role as a cornerstone of American digital transformation and industrial resurgence.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2025

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durham’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Source Link

MAY 30, 2025

The post Second Stage – Supporting the Types of Businesses in Your Ecosystem appeared first on SourceLink.

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American Entrepreneurship

JULY 17, 2025

The funding round also includes participation from mission-aligned investors such as Battle Born Venture, Nevada’s state-sponsored venture capital program which the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has oversight, and is a key driver of Nevad a’s innovation ecosystem. As the U.S.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 10, 2025

Established in 2006, The Pershing Square Foundation (PSF) supports exceptional leaders and innovative organizations tackling critical social challenges through scalable, sustainable impact. With over $930 million committed to initiatives in health, medicine, education, and economic development, PSF is a leader in philanthropic investment.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

Both communities recently participated in NLC’s City Innovation Ecosystems (CIE) program, offered in partnership with and support from the Kauffman Foundation. The initiative asks city leaders to commit to an inclusive economic development policy, program or practice over the course of one year. Committed partnerships.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

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. Entrepreneurial development in rural areas is needed now more than ever.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. Here are five tips to consider when engaging and supporting new business owners in your community—read on to learn more. Include resources that specialize in supporting new entrepreneurs.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“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.

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

But entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, no matter where you are in the world. Leverage support organizations Vietnam has multiple support organizations to help entrepreneurs navigate these complex issues and create sustained business growth. Share experiences Entrepreneurship can be a lonely endeavor.

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Source Link

MARCH 29, 2021

We’re thrilled the SBA goes on to recommend that effective network building must also adopt a data-driven approach , something we’ve been championing with communities via our SourceLink Pro entrepreneurship CRM and decision support system and Resource Navigator technologies.

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Source Link

JUNE 8, 2021

The program aims to place significant financial resources into organizations that wish to be hubs or spokes of entrepreneurship support and ecosystem-building efforts in their communities—particularly those organizations with deep roots in targeting underserved communities. Measuring Impact & Tracking Hub-and-Spoke Activities.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. Youth entrepreneurship and community cohorts can also help drive more entrepreneurship in rural regions.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

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. Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. Global Entrepreneurship Week 2021: November 8-14. We would love to hear how your community celebrates entrepreneurship. Register here: [link].

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Source Link

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but the necessary inclusive pathway for economic advancement and wealth building for all.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. Using data to strengthen support.

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Source Link

MARCH 30, 2022

Creating inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems can help close the wealth gap , as entrepreneurship offers one of the greatest opportunities for personal wealth building. However, it’s important to consider what barriers entrepreneurs of color face that may keep them from being able to benefit from investment and support resources.

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American Entrepreneurship

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Governor Josh Shapiro’s bipartisan budget supports programs to create vibrant downtowns and commercial corridors across PA helping small businesses. It supports main streets, downtown business districts, small businesses, and local communities across Pennsylvania.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. The study strongly suggests that broadband is an effective tool for economic development, supporting the business community.

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Ian Hathaway

APRIL 14, 2020

This is a call for input for a brief survey on local policies or programs to support startup community development. I use the term "policy" loosely to mean actions not just by governments, but also by additional actors involved in provisioning "public goods" or funding for local entrepreneurship (e.g., Thank you!

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Source Link

MAY 5, 2021

During our March Quarterly Conversation, affiliates discussed the challenges moving from individual entrepreneur support organizations to a collaborative, community-based model.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

In 2021, we saw new programs and funding opportunities from the EDA and SBA to rebuild, sustain and grow entrepreneurship. At SourceLink, we continued the entrepreneurial ecosystem building work we’re known for while proactively developing ways to bolster this renewed wave of support.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

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. Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 2, 2019

Innovation stimulates entrepreneurship. Successful entrepreneurship creates net new jobs. We help create high-paying jobs, seed ideas and start and support companies across multiple sectors. These taxes help to support our schools, build or improve roads and bridges, and support the core functions of government.”.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 11, 2022

Leaders Across Thirty Plus National Entrepreneurship Support Organizations Come Together to Advance the Field of Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building. The project will also be led by co-chairs: Dell Gines, Inclusive Urban and Rural Economic Development Consultant and Kristin Leutz, Founder of Petra Impact Partners.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

In partnership with the PA WILDS Center for Entrepreneurship, and with funding support provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), Ben Franklin Technology Partners’ recent innovation competition targeted the counties of Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, and Jefferson. RSVP: [link].

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) is an initiative to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. After a several months of collaborative online exploration and development, over 70 volunteers convened in Indianapolis in early September to move the project forward. What would that look like?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

Collaborative research focused on developing the field of ecosystem building would allow the field to identify the principles and practices that are most effective for fostering successful entrepreneurship. There are enough myths & misconceptions around entrepreneurship as it is! Voices from the field. Goal 5 in the Field.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

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.

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