Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

Innovation is a hallmark of a vibrant society and is often most visible in the form of entrepreneurship. At the recent InBIA conference, there were a series of sessions dedicated to explore ”Equity in Entrepreneurship.” Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow.

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) and SourceLink® have partnered to deliver a solution — a certification course focused on educating economic developers with entrepreneurship-led economic development. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

We need to shi f t our economic development strategies to startup community building, (also referred to as entrepreneurial ecosystem building), as the primary approach to rebuilding our cities’ economies. The best way to revitalize a city’s economy is through entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem building.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

The ultimate goal is to foster an entrepreneurial ecosystem that leads to greater economic growth by providing companies with crucial funding for product development, marketing, research and development, and other working capital needs. For more information on the Angel Match Program, visit [link].

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building has started to grow over the last decade a few books dedicated exclusively to the topic have become valuable sources of information for ecosystem builders. I suspect many ecosystem builders will find the final sections of the book the most rewarding.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. From Tobacco & manufacturing to entrepreneurship.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

Selected from a competitive pool of entrepreneurs, the inaugural round of NJIF companies will support ventures in the fields of life sciences, film, information technology, and professional services over a two-year period. This year’s cohort welcomes 20 first-time entrepreneurs accumulating $ 1.7 million in bonus grant funding.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

This was the first step in building Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, but more funding was needed in order to expand the initiative statewide. And in the rural areas, people just don't know what is always available, or don’t feel comfortable navigating multiple websites and having to call multiple places for information.

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

Members committed to boosting the debate for a more equitable, sustainable future. More information about the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs here. . It is also co mmitted to the long-term future and advancing new models of change for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

ACA also became part of the innovation ecosystem in Washington, DC, partnering with other organizations and joining White House and other Obama administration initiatives to shine a light on entrepreneurship. The SBA is a great example for ACA to follow in how they have sustainable companies with diverse founders.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. Side Hustles and Innovation Sprints. Side Hustles to CEOs.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Silos breakdown the flow of information between actors in an ecosystem and in turn, more difficult for an entrepreneur to navigate.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? Entrepreneurship is the means to serve my why.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. SIDE HUSTLES AND INNOVATION SPRINTS. Side Hustles to CEOs.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

How can we make the field of entrepreneurship more inclusive to groups that are systematically deprived of representation? Q: You have been doing consistent work to promote social, inclusive and sustainable business models with INMI and ALDEA. It was my second entrepreneurial project and INMI, the last one.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Relevant experience in entrepreneurship, ecosystem building, project management, and community facilitation.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2021, we extended a grant to Grand Valley State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab. This program is preparing and connecting Metro Detroit Black-owned businesses to various funding resources to ensure their sustained success. Veterans and/or military spouses work on their business launch over a three-month period.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q:What is the deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

Along with county, city, foundation, university, and business stakeholders, Forward Cities was engaged to activate the different parts of the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem, which itself is embedded in a broader set of initiatives underway that seek to benefit all residents.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

” To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? Ecosystem Builders are people who look at all levels of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, from helping entrepreneurs startup, to connecting them to funding, to making sure they have talent to hire when they’re ready. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand. To them, those enterprises seemed less like examples of entrepreneurship and more like examples of community development.

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