Tag: collaboration

  • Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Connections, Resources & Support

    Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Through Connections, Resources & Support

    Did you know that 42% of U.S. companies are owned by women? With nearly 13 million women-led businesses, they are making their mark on the entrepreneurial scene, claiming ownership of four out of every ten enterprises. Despite being the driving force behind numerous small businesses, there is still a need for support systems that foster […]

  • Celebrating Our Partners in Entrepreneurship Support: The Small Business Development Center

    Celebrating Our Partners in Entrepreneurship Support: The Small Business Development Center

    When it comes to supporting entrepreneurs at any stage in their business journey, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) has been a critical resource since 1980. Since its inception, the SBDC has grown to over 1,000 centers across the nation with its mission to offer “no-cost business consulting and low-cost training to new and existing […]

  • 3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

    3 new ways to empower your entrepreneurial community

    In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Here are some additional recommendations for empowering your network in 2022. 1. Make your ecosystem inclusive.  Racial wealth disparity is […]

  • Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

    Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

    We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. While it might be tempting to jump right in, it’s important to take the time to evaluate successful outcomes and develop a strategy to achieve your goals. Entrepreneurs are key contributors to […]

  • Reflecting on 2021 and reimagining 2022

    Reflecting on 2021 and reimagining 2022

    Our final SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation of the year was packed with great information and fun. First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League, Nicolet Area Technical College, New Bedford Economic Council, Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities.  Then we welcomed newly launched affiliates […]

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