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, [...]
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. [...]
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: https://zoom.us/j/4347467077 Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16465588656,,4347467077# or +14086380968,,4347467077# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US [...]
Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 19 for a special edition of the REFOCUS workshop! #GEW2020 Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business. This two–hour virtual workshop helps small business starters and owners find the focus and clarity needed to shift their mindset and learn how to meet theirsss customer's changing [...]
COVID-19 has forced us to be creative in the ways we support our main streets and downtowns as commercial and social centers by moving many indoor activities outside. This has been a great lifeline during the spring and summer but… winter is coming! We'll present some of the innovative ideas submitted as part of [...]
A series of virtual events will be held from December 1st-3rd, 2020 featuring leaders in inclusive innovation discussing Entrepreneurship at HBCUs, Black ESOs and Allies, Building Inclusive Tech Ecosystems, and Investing in Black-Led Startups. The Main Event on December 3rd will feature a Fireside Chat, Entrepreneur Showcase, and the Pitch Competition Finals. Register [...]
Join CO.STARTERS and SOAR to learn how training entrepreneurs for success has become an important economic development strategy in Eastern Kentucky.
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: https://zoom.us/j/4347467077 Or iPhone one-tap (US Toll): +16465588656,,4347467077# or +14086380968,,4347467077# Or Telephone: Dial: +1 646 558 8656 (US [...]
How Wheeling, West Virginia used Entrepreneurship to Restart its Main Street