Category: Measurement
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SourceLink℠ Affiliate Quarterly Conversation – December 2022
Looking Back SourceLink director, Rob Williams summarized exciting events from 2022 at our final SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation of the year. We welcomed Dana Masters, Business Development Communications Specialist at SourceLink! Dana will be working with Dara to develop outreach communications with our affiliates, social media and marketing activities as well as business development. Additions […]
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SourceLink℠ Affiliate Quarterly Conversation – October 2022
Change is Beautiful As SourceLink director, Rob Williams pointed out at our recent Affiliate Quarterly Conversation, along with the change in seasons, this fall brings change to the SourceLink network as well. New employment opportunities brought change to our staff and the people we work with. We have seen this at SourceLink and among our […]
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How collective data and storytelling can lead to lasting impact for underserved entrepreneurs
For the better part of the last decade, our field has greatly evolved. The concept of building networks of support, or what has sometimes been referred to as, forging “entrepreneurial ecosystems”, has been a key focus for many advancing the idea that innovation and entrepreneurship will be the future of not just our recovery- but […]
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Five Tips for SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program Awardees
Congratulations to all the grantees awarded funds to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program. You are embarking on work that is critical to building back inclusive and more resilient communities. We are excited to see so many in our SourceLink℠ network become hubs and/or spokes, and eager for this program roll out as […]
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Measuring Entrepreneurship: SourceLink Research Wins Recognition from International Economic Development Council
We know that entrepreneurs play a crucial role in a community’s economic vitality. Now we know quantifiably the impact of startups on a local economy.
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Measuring Entrepreneurship: SourceLink Tools Win Recognition from International Economic Development Council
SourceLink’s tools for measuring entrepreneurship win a Gold Excellence recognition by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).
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How Many Jobs Do Your Entrepreneurs Create?
We Create Jobs, a new report out of Kansas City and researched by KCSourceLink, tracks the job contributions by its startups, at the metro level.
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R&D for Your Entrepreneurial Community
We asked SourceLink communities what challenges they face when building entrepreneurial ecosystems. Here’s what they said.
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Roundup: How to Measure an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Why measure? Here’s a roundup of articles to help you think about why and what you measure on the way to your goals.
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How Do You Measure an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem?
Measuring jobs is only one metric in measuring an entrepreneurial ecosystem. Use the right data and tools to map your community’s assets and build a sustainable economy.