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NJEDA Launches New Digital Platform to Connect State’s Innovation Ecosystem

American Entrepreneurship

(May 22, 2025) This week, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) launched a new digital platform designed to connect entrepreneurs and investors. INC-NJ will make it even easier for emerging company owners to link with potential investors, highlight their developments, and scale their business in New Jersey.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

To inform the Alliance strategy, E3 Durham conducted a rigorous 360-degree assessment of Durhams small business ecosystem, engaging over 200 entrepreneurs, 40 ESOs, and a wide range of funders, policymakers, and economic development leaders. This process surfaced key strengths and gaps, which were prioritized by the Alliance.

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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. Network Navigator: Often, entrepreneurs need a knowledgeable person to help them connect to resources.

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Celebrating 2021 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I asked them to treat me like a funder. The traditional economic development approach uses static and reactive metrics – the number of jobs created, capital investment dollars, and companies recruited – on an annual basis. They learn how to develop community goals and strategies to achieve those.

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Professional development for tomorrow’s ecosystem builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. I would like to know how to best measure and track entrepreneurship and economic development in a non-traditional way. Startup Champions Network Virtual Fall Summit, October 20-22 .

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Revitalizing Your Resource Partner Network

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During the pandemic, many ecosystem builders have felt challenged maintaining meaningful engagement with their network. There’s a lot to be optimistic about for entrepreneurship-led economic development. Do you know how your network prefers to engage—in person, virtual or hybrid? Survey your resource partners.