The 2020 Tom Tom Summit is going virtual to bring you together safely and connect you even more directly with your peers. Every week throughout the Summit season, September 15 through October 30, we'll present thematic conference sprints featuring flash talks, audience breakouts, and conversations with leaders from across the country. We’ll cap things [...]
NACCE’s Annual Conference brings entrepreneurship thought leaders and practitioners together to share best practices and new areas of exploration in ecosystem building. Because NACCE is considered one of the foremost conveners of leaders in innovation and entrepreneurship, the conference attracts a rich array of educators, administrators, business and ecosystem leaders, and entrepreneurs from throughout North [...]
Tech Inclusion was founded in direct response to the tech industry’s shocking lack of diversity and its complicity in perpetuating inequity across products and processes. We’ve gathered leaders and influencers from all over the world and connected thousands of underrepresented candidates with opportunities, in a collective effort to disrupt this biased status quo and [...]
IEDC’s Annual Conference is the largest yearly gathering of economic development professionals from across the country and around the world. The conference features distinguished keynote speakers, dozens of interactive sessions led by industry experts, networking events, and educational tours. The 2020 IEDC Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas will focus on building resilient and sustainable [...]
Every month the RuralRISE community convenes via video call to share expertise, stories and network. Join monthly video conversations around successes and learnings from diverse communities across the country. Zoom Details: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16465588656,,4347467077# or +14086380968,,4347467077# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US Toll) [...]
RECONNECT with old and new friends in entrepreneurial ecosystem building at SCN's first virtual Summit. SCN members will swap ideas worth sharing, curate great conversations, and build relationships through active conversations. Come ready to learn and work together on the hot issues in ecosystem building. Register
InBIA, in partnership with the ESHIP Communities program managed by Forward Cities, is excited to host the fourth e.Builders Forum in a fully virtual format. This unique event will highlight successful programs and strategies in two regions – Baltimore, MD, and the North Central region of New Mexico – so participants can gather tools and lessons learned to apply in [...]
Entrepreneurship and small businesses are the cornerstones of a thriving economy, creating 1.6 million net new jobs in 2019 and consistently accounting for almost half of the private workforce. While their success lies in the support structures - the ecosystem - surrounding them, building an efficient and strong ecosystem requires not only partnerships, creativity, [...]
A done-with-you workshop to uncover what truly drives you and how you want to show up in the impact space Register
RESTART 2020 with CO.STARTERS Presidents matter, but so do starters, ecosystem builders, and economic developers. Election day is just a beginning. Join us this election week (regardless of the outcome) for a special three-day series to learn how you can develop an entrepreneur support strategy that will rebuild, refresh, and restart your community. [...]