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27SepSeptember 27, 2022

SourceLink leads the charge in entrepreneurship-led economic development in post-pandemic economy

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Deploy Date: September 7, 2022 Contact: Johanna Cook (816) 235-6482 | jcook@joinsourcelink.com SourceLink leads the charge in entrepreneurship-led economic development in post-pandemic economy Kansas City, Mo. — Entrepreneurship has always been a vital contributor to the U.S. economy. Research from the Kauffman Foundation and others shows that startups have accounted for...

By Johanna CookNetwork Newscommunity building, economic development, ecosystem building, entrepreneur engagement, entrepreneur support, entrepreneurial eocsystems, entrepreneurship ecosystem, entrepreneurship-led economic development, small business support, startup0 Comments

22AugAugust 22, 2022

Fall conferences to boost your entrepreneurship knowledge

Relationship building is fundamental to SourceLink’s ecosystem building methodology, and we make it a priority not only in our work with affiliates, but also with our own industry peers. Attending conferences and events allows us to spark new connections, learn from those who are doing similar excellent work, and gives...

By Rob WilliamsNetwork Newscommunity building, economic development, ecosystem building, ecosystem mapping, entrepreneur engagement, entrepreneur support, entrepreneurial eocsystems, entrepreneurship ecosystem, entrepreneurship-led economic development, IEDC, InBIA, International Economic Development Council, International Innovation Business Association (InBIA), Kauffman Foundation, mayor, National League of Cities, resource mapping, rural entrepreneurship, small business support, small town, startup, startup champions network0 Comments

10AugAugust 10, 2022

Engaging in local community innovation: SourceLink continues partnership with the National League of Cities to build thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems

Communities across the country are working together to build thriving cities in the global, innovation-driven economy as part of the City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) program from the National League of Cities (NLC). Today, we're excited to celebrate the third cohort of communities committed to advancing their communities through entrepreneurship. SourceLinkSM proudly...

By Dara MacanNetwork Newscommunity building, economic development, ecosystem building, ecosystem mapping, entrepreneur engagement, entrepreneur support, entrepreneurial eocsystems, entrepreneurship ecosystem, entrepreneurship-led economic development, mayor, National League of Cities, resource mapping, small business support, small town0 Comments

10MayMay 10, 2019

Welcome Chicago and the ChiBizHub for Entrepreneurs

Chicago is the latest community to join the SourceLink family and to build a stronger entrepreneurial infrastructure for its entrepreneurs.

By Pola FirestoneNetwork NewsChiBizHub, Chicago, entrepreneurship ecosystem0 Comments

16AprApril 16, 2019

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Insights: Insider Tips for Building Relationships with Foundations

Read these tips from foundation leaders on how entrepreneurship ecosystem builders can develop relationships with foundations that invest in community economic development.

By Rob WilliamsEcosystem Building Best Practicesentrepreneurial infrastructure, entrepreneurship ecosystem, foundations that support entrepreneurship, grants from foundations, Kauffman Foundation, New Economy Initiative, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation0 Comments

30JulJuly 30, 2018

How Is Your Community Scaling Up?

"Without growth, this is no real entrepreneurship," says Dan Isenberg—and that's why you need a plan to both create startups and grow them.

By Sarah MoteEcosystem Building Best PracticesDan Isenberg, economic growth, entrepreneurial infrastructure, entrepreneurship ecosystem, Scale Up, startup0 Comments

28JunJune 28, 2017

9 #ESHIPSummit Takeaways from Ecosystem Builders

We asked our staff, strategic partners and SourceLink community leads to share some of their key insights from the Kauffman Foundation's #ESHIPSummit.

By Sarah MoteNetwork News#ESHIPSummit, ecosystem builders, entrepreneurial infrastructure, entrepreneurship ecosystem, Kauffman Foundation0 Comments

02MayMay 2, 2017

Making the Case (and Connections) for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship happens everywhere—not just on the coasts. It happens in urban centers and rural communities, among tech innovators and in shops on Main Street. And here's how we can invite more people to the table.

By Maria MeyersDiversity, Equity and Inclusionentrepreneurial infrastructure, entrepreneurship ecosystem, inclusive entrepreneurship, rural entrepreneurship0 Comments

12DecDecember 12, 2016

Round Up: What Is an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem?

A round up around articles about what an entrepreneurship ecosystem is and the first steps to buidling one. Spoilers: understand your community and what it needs.

By Sarah MoteEcosystem Building Best Practicesentrepreneurial communities, entrepreneurial infrastructure, entrepreneurship ecosystem0 Comments

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SourceLink leads the charge in entrepreneurship-led economic development in post-pandemic economy

Fall conferences to boost your entrepreneurship knowledge

Engaging in local community innovation: SourceLink continues partnership with the National League of Cities to build thriving entrepreneurship ecosystems

Welcome Chicago and the ChiBizHub for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Insights: Insider Tips for Building Relationships with Foundations

How Is Your Community Scaling Up?

9 #ESHIPSummit Takeaways from Ecosystem Builders

Making the Case (and Connections) for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Round Up: What Is an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem?

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