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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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 [...]
RuralRISE Action Session Webconference
zoom details belowJoin monthly conversations around successes and learnings from diverse communities across the country on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. EST
CO.STARTERS November Community Call: Microlending
Many businesses need capital in order to thrive. However, for many starters, traditional means are difficult to access. On our November call, learn how members of our community are using microlending to get their startups the funds they need. We'll hear from a wide array of organizations - from an insider perspective on working with [...]
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 [...]
RuralRISE Action Session Webconference
zoom details belowZoom 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 Toll) or +1 408 638 0968 (US Toll) Meeting ID: 434 746 7077
CO.STARTERS January Community Call
Getting Starters Unstuck: On this month's community call, our founder Enoch Elwell will share his structured technique on how to quickly and efficiently get starters unstuck and provide greater value—in 30 minutes or less.