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Roundup: Entrepreneurship and the American Dream
How do we build a strong entrepreneurial infrastructure that is both sustainable and provides for new jobs and economic growth? Here's a roundup of articles to bring insight into entrepreneurship and U.S. policy.
Nov 14, 2016
Ecosystem Building
Colmena66 Connects Entrepreneurs with Resources
Join us as we welcome Puerto Rico's Colmena66 to the SourceLink family.
Nov 10, 2016
Ecosystem Building
What Makes Entrepreneurship Grow?
Using specific metrics measuring entrepreneurial activity tells economic developers and entrepreneur service organizations if their entrepreneurial ecosystem is ready to grow and how to activate the community.
Nov 09, 2016
Ecosystem Building
Does Your Entrepreneurial Community Have “Connective Tissue”?
Entrepreneurs thrive in connected communities. But what does that mean?
Nov 04, 2016
Ecosystem Building
Roundup: From Connections to Entrepreneurial Community
From Jeff Hoffman to Steve Case to Victor Hwang, here are a few insights into how to build entrepreneurial communities.
Oct 31, 2016
Ecosystem Building
How Do You Grow Entrepreneurship? [Survey]
At what stage is your entrepreneurial ecosystem—and what are your obstacles to growth?
Oct 07, 2016
Ecosystem Building
5 Ways to Grow Your Entrepreneurial Community with #GEW
How can your community leverage Global Entrepreneurship Week to bring together your local entrepreneurship community? Here are seven ways to use GEW to connect and empower your entrepreneurs and rally your community around the importance of entrepreneurship.
Oct 03, 2016
Ecosystem Building
Network Kansas: 2015-2016 YEC Season a Success!
Through our Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge (YEC) series, E-Communities host local entrepreneurship competitions for students ranging in age from 7th to 12th grade. The 2015-2016 school year marked our third successive year partnering with communities at the local level to organize these events.
May 31, 2016
Ecosystem Building
What We're Reading: How Startups Are Helping Build a 21st Century Government
Jeremy Goldberg and Jay Nath share insights on how governments can—and should—be more entrepreneurial in their policies and operations.
May 13, 2016
Ecosystem Building
Building Win-Win Relationships with Private Sector Businesses
Relationships with private sector companies can evolve into long-term partnerships to build ever stronger entrepreneurial communities.
May 10, 2016
Ecosystem Building
KCSourceLink Explores Access to Capital and Ignites Regional Capital Pools
KCSourceLink uses report to drive action around funding for entrepreneurs
Apr 26, 2016
Ecosystem Building
IASourceLink: A Unique Approach to Helping Entrepreneurs
Iowa offers an enhanced hotline for entrepreneurs through the Business Concierge
Apr 20, 2016