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The Glue that Makes a Community Stick

This is going to be BIG.

Cheaper rents could make it a great place for the creative community and there''s no reason why it shouldn''t become as popular a destination for out of town events the same way that Austin has. Unfortunately, there''s no hotel, conference, or venue space to allow a South by Coney Island.

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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. After working with over 100 communities, we know that resources tend to cluster around the type of entrepreneur served and stage of business. Include resources that specialize in supporting new entrepreneurs.

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Expanding Our Entrepreneurial Imagination in Indianapolis

Forward Cities

Maybe you envision your local coffee shop owner who wants to create space for community members to connect over a good cup of joe. 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.

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Maine’s Coworking Development Fund

EntreWorks Consulting

Our latest edition of EntreWorks Insights examined the power of place, i.e., how community gathering places can help build social capital and promote economic development. These powerful places can take many forms, including business offices, libraries and coworking spaces, among others. EntreWorks Blog.

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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Mel Lambert, Director of Adult & Community Services at Kirkwood Public Library, St. This work is important, not only because it keeps the economy moving, but because it provides a safe space for all entrepreneurs. Read Kim’s spotlight. Not just identifying it as a need, but also showing diversity’s value to the ecosystem.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Ellen Bateman

Ecosystem Builder Hub

This year, I identified volunteers to serve State Coordinators and Community Organizers. By creating this nationwide network of State Coordinators and Community Organizers, it enables ecosystem builders to connect to other communities they otherwise may not have connected with, and possible plan a GEW activity with.