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

Source Link

The genesis for the development of the certification came from this recognized gap for economic development practitioners and grassroots ecosystem builders alike. SourceLink is here to help you connect to resources and to build an effective and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Standard Chartered Bank and Singapore Management University Launch Women Entrepreneurship Incubator

AsiaTechDaily

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups.

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Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship

Source Link

Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Access to capital via local banks, gap financing, or even high net worth families (LLCs as equity investors i.e. buy the building and lease back to businesses) can be a huge accelerator in rural areas. Nicole LaChapelle – Mayor, Easthampton, MA. Nathan Ohle.

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Impact Hub Joins Alliance to Help Social Entrepreneurs Overcome Impacts of COVID-19

Impact Hub

Members committed to boosting the debate for a more equitable, sustainable future. It is also co mmitted to the long-term future and advancing new models of change for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world. Alliance has already made USD$75 million available to mitigate impacts of pandemic.

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Q&A: How Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Can Help You

StartupNation

MVE-Lab equips participants to identify their target customers, network with others, and find the resources they need to launch profitably and successfully. This program is preparing and connecting Metro Detroit Black-owned businesses to various funding resources to ensure their sustained success.

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Alicia Robb Magnified the Movement to Drive Impact, Diversity, and Inclusion in Early-Stage Investing

Angel Capital Association

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

Forward Cities

As the Nowak Metro Finance Lab at Drexel University recently wrote , “cities need to organize economic stabilization teams… to offer short-term, focused relief until the federal government can offer some direct relief.” A successful resiliency plan, however, requires cities to be ready to respond to this type of stimulus.