The world of economic development is constantly evolving and everchanging. Entrepreneurship-led economic development has become more of a focus in communities across the country as more and more recognize how crucial local small businesses are to growth and job creation. Entrepreneurship is more important than ever and organizations that support small business owners will likely see more requests for assistance going forward.
Last month, as part of the 2024 Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration, we hosted a webinar entitled “Trailblazing Together: The Future of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development” and invited experts in the field to share their thoughts on how economic development is changing and what to keep an eye on in the future. Panelists consisted of Maria Meyers (UMKC Innovation Center and SourceLink), Charles Ross (InBIA), Nathan Ohle (IEDC), and Andy Stoll (EBLN), with our director Rob Williams moderating.
If you missed this year’s webinar, we’ve got the whole event recorded and up on our YouTube page.
How are you measuring success in your community? We’d love to hear from you. If you have questions about the webinar or would like to get in contact with us or one of our panelists, email Krista Markley to start a conversation!
