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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

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We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change.

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

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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. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

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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. Make your ecosystem sustainable.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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“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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Governor Murphy Cuts the Ribbon at HAX Flagship U.S. HQ in Newark

American Entrepreneurship

From HAX to the Princeton AI Hub, to the Helix and Edge Works, New Jersey’s innovation story is evolving and our investment in the field will lead to long-term, sustainable economic growth.” HAX also furthers Governor Murphy’s economic initiatives by serving as the flagship Strategic Innovation Center (SIC) in New Jersey.

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Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Opportunities Increase With Access To New Capital

American Entrepreneurship

Colorado is special, in part, because we have leaders that are forward thinking and allocate real dollars to ensure greater access to entrepreneurship and capital resources. GCVF has shown that opportunity exists in rural markets to drive competitive returns for venture capital investors.

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Rural Colorado Entrepreneurial Opportunities Increase With Access To New Capital

American Entrepreneurship

Colorado is special, in part, because we have leaders that are forward thinking and allocate real dollars to ensure greater access to entrepreneurship and capital resources. GCVF has shown that opportunity exists in rural markets to drive competitive returns for venture capital investors.