Forward Cities
Twice a year, Forward Cities hosts national conferences to deepen connections, strengthen opportunities for collaboration, and advance our understanding and commitment to inclusive innovation and shared prosperity in our communities.
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Ecosystem Builders
Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.
ESHIP Goal #1 Inclusive Field: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
zoom, details belowThe ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development. This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 1: Inclusive Field (Ensure ecosystem builders from diverse perspectives lead our field.) To register for this call, use this link: https://kauffman.zoom.us/meeting/register/3e1b2debdd9fc9d67510d14dfea9e911 (After registering, click "add to calendar" [...]
ESHIP Goal #2 Collaborative Culture: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
zoom, details belowThe ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development. This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 2: Collaborative Culture (Strengthen the culture within our field.) To register for this call, use this link: TBD (After registering, click "add to calendar" to have the [...]
SSTI: Navigating the New Innovation Landscape
SSTI’s 2018 Annual Conference is December 3-5, 2018, in the growing innovation arena of Salt Lake City, Utah. Along with our host partner — the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) — SSTI is looking forward to showcasing the elements that have earned the region the reputation as a burgeoning technology hub. Join us [...]
ESHIP Goal #3 Shared Vision: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
zoom, details belowThe ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development. This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 3: Shared Vision (Establish shared outcomes and a common lexicon for our work.) To register for this call, use this link: https://kauffman.zoom.us/meeting/register/d7f73278ebfefb707510d14dfea9e911 (After registering, click "add to [...]
SOCAP365
Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA 301 2nd Ave S, United StatesSocial Capital Markets (SOCAP), the premier conference at the intersection of money and meaning, returns to the Pacific NW for a full-day convening to deepen the conversation, expand the community and activate financing to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. A final agenda with confirmed speakers will be published one week before the event.
National Entrepreneurship Week
What is National Entrepreneurship Week? Founded in 2006, National Entrepreneurship Week (“NEW”) is a congressionally-chartered week dedicated to showcasing entrepreneurship “eship” throughout the United States. From rural towns to urban cities and large corporations to micro businesses–entrepreneurship and innovation starts with just an idea and an entrepreneur. When is National Entrepreneurship Week 2019? NEW 2019 [...]
SCN Spring Summit
Portland, OR, USA , United StatesTwice annually, Startup Champion Network members meet in-person to connect, share knowledge/experiences and take a deep, behind-the-scenes dive into the local host ecosystem. This personal interaction is a critical part of the member value-proposition as well as an important commitment all members make -- to celebrate each other. These 2.5 day intimate gatherings bring together the nation's [...]
Main Street Now Conference
Seattle, WA, USA , United StatesWe will explore Main Street programs from the inside out, centering on the hard-work of the staff and board, transformative external partnerships, and the myriad of ways in which communities come together on Main Streets. With beautiful Seattle and its surrounding communities as our living laboratory, Main Street Now will leave you feeling inspired and equipped with solutions to help you in your work.