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 [...]
The 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 [...]
Social 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.
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 [...]
Twice 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 [...]
We 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.
The Summit convene experts, practitioners, and household-name innovators for a week of keynotes, workshops, roundtables and mixers. Hundreds of speakers discuss the future of industry, and a revitalized approach to civic life and community.
The annual conference, ICBI, continues to be the connecting point for people helping entrepreneurs succeed, and we are looking forward to our 33rd gathering next year in Minneapolis, Minnesota!
Every year, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress gathers together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions from more than 170 countries to identify new ways of helping founders start and scale new ventures around the world. At the weeklong GEC, delegates make connections, gain insights, learn about new research, and leave ready to [...]
Join ACA for an incredible journey of angel investing (at home and across the globe) and take home deep insights, actionable recommendations and a newly expanded network. Register Here!