Register for SourceLink's Global Entrepreneurship Week Webinar!

Global Entrepreneurship Week 2023 is just around the corner and we’re so excited to be offering a webinar as part of the celebration! Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at 12:00 p.m. CT for “Impact Storytelling for Effective Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development” where you’ll hear from experienced ecosystem builders on their experiences gathering data and how they shared it.

Guest speakers include Maria Meyers, Founder of SourceLink and Executive Director of the University of Missouri Kansas City Innovation Center; Dr. Lomax Campbell, Founder and CEO of Third Eye Network, LLC; Cameron Cushman, Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC Fort Worth; Tom Chapman, Founder and Managing Principal of Chapman & Company and moderator, Rob Williams, Director of SourceLink.

Register now to learn best practices for data collection and storytelling. Attendance is limited to 100 participants, so be sure to register today.

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National League of Cities CIE Deadline Today

Considering joining the National League of Cities City Inclusive Entrepreneurship (CIE) Network Fall 2023 cohort? The deadline is today, Friday, September 29. The CIE program asks city leaders to commit to creating the right policies, programs and practices that drive inclusive, entrepreneurship-led economic growth in their community. Read more about the program to see if your city is the right fit and click the button below to fill out the Intent to Commit form before the end of the day.

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SourceLink Affiliate & Partner Updates

Acadiana Region Joins LEDA

Congratulations to our friends in Louisiana! Lafayette Economic Development Authority LEDA and One Acadiana just launched Acadiana Business Hub, expanding the existing statewide tool Louisiana Business Hub into another region. SourceLink's project manager, Solomon Lee, was able to join in on the launch. Congratulations to all those involved in this effort to bring more small business resources to Louisiana entrepreneurs!

West Virginia BusinessLink Launches New Website

West Virginia BusinessLink is gearing up for their biggest event, Bridging Innovation Week, by launching their website ahead of the event. This celebration of entrepreneurship will take place April 8 – 11, 2024 and provides entrepreneurs with a multitude of activities and learning opportunities to help them start and grow their businesses. Check out their website and learn more.

Colmena66's Boricua Fest Success

Colmena66’s Boricua Entrepreneurship Fest was a huge success last month, with over 1600 attendees who gathered to learn, connect, and celebrate the entrepreneurial vibrancy of Puerto Rico. The Colmnea66 team shared highlights at our recent SourceLink Affiliate Quarterly Conversation. Keep your eyes peeled for a recap detailing all their successes at this year’s event.

Upcoming Conferences to Attend

There are several conferences and events happening that provide opportunities for learning from experts, sharing ideas and connecting with like-minded peers in the upcoming months. The University Economic Development Association is holding their annual conference Oct. 8 – 10. The National Association of Women Business Owners holds their conference Oct. 15 – 17. SourceLink will participate in GEW Nov. 13 – 19 and then attend the National League of Cities City Summit Nov. 16 – 18.

Four Ways to Promote Inclusive Communities Where Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs Can Thrive

Did you know that Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses employ millions of people and generate over $700 billion in revenue each year? Although Hispanics and Latinos play a huge role in fueling our local economies, they face unjust challenges. During the pandemic, minority owned businesses were 50% less likely to receive relief through the Payment Protection Program. This Hispanic Heritage Month, learn more about the challenges they face, and the resources needed to help this group thrive.

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Upcoming Events

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month
IEDC Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies, October 5 – 6
Forbes Under 30 Summit, October 8 – 11
2023 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Summit, October 8 – 10
IEDC Foreign Direct Investment and Exporting, October 9 – 27
National Women’s Business Conference (NAWBO), October 15 – 17
NextGen Forum, NAWBO, October 17
Association of University Research Parks (AURP) International Conference, October 16 – 19
National Business Women's Week, October 16 - 22
International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Entrepreneurship Development Professional (EDP) Exam, October 19-25
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Annual Conference, October 29 – November 1

Visit our Calendar of Entrepreneurship & Economic Development Events to discover more information on these events and other conversations just on the horizon.

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