article thumbnail

Hands, Head, and Heart: Professional Development Opportunities for those in Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development and Ecosystem Building

Source Link

When I started this work almost 20 years ago, very few entrepreneurship-led economic development, much less ecosystem building, resources or institutions existed for early practitioners to be able to tap […]

article thumbnail

SourceLink + National League of Cities – Impacting Entrepreneurship in Rural Communities

Source Link

The initiative asks city leaders to commit to an inclusive economic development policy, program or practice over the course of one year. We are delighted to participate for the third year as a CIE program expert, helping guide committed communities toward identifying and connecting valuable entrepreneurship resources.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

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

Source Link

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. Entrepreneurial development in rural areas is needed now more than ever.

article thumbnail

Celebrating Entrepreneurship-led Economic Development this Economic Development Week

Source Link

According to my friend Jeff Finkle (pictured right), president of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), “Supporting entrepreneurs and small-business owners with creating and growing their local companies is a crucial part of economic development.”. Economic Development Administration.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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

Source Link

Now more than ever, entrepreneurs and small business owners require support from economic developers driving local economies forward. The Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) certification. Developed with support from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and the U.S.

article thumbnail

Let’s Talk: Why Broadband is Critical Infrastructure for Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development

Source Link

It’s compelling evidence to […] The post Let’s Talk: Why Broadband is Critical Infrastructure for Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development appeared first on SourceLink.