The Impact of Maria Meyers 

Maria Meyers, founder of SourceLink, was recognized at the recent Global Entrepreneurship Congress with the Ecosystem Champion Compass award, an international award given by the Global Entrepreneurship Network. This award recognizes her 20+ years of visionary work connecting entrepreneurs to the right resources at the right time. Her quiet leadership has redefined how communities support small businesses, not through flash, but through relentless impact. 

NEI Leadership on Detroit’s New Business License Rules 

New Economy Initiative's Executive Director Wafa Dinaro was recently featured in Axios Detroit, sharing insights on how Detroit’s streamlined business license regulations could benefit small businesses and entrepreneurs. Her perspective highlights how simplifying red tape can make a real impact on local economic growth. Read the full article here. 

Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network Keeps the Momentum Going with Stara Collaborative

The Kalamazoo Community Foundation (KZCF) and United Way of South Central Michigan, announced that our affiliate Kalamazoo Entrepreneur Network (KZEN) will transition into Stara Collaborative’s growing network of nonprofits and grassroots organizations. Read more about this transition and their work here.

Fall Events to Add to Your Calendar 

This fall, SourceLink will be on the road! Catch us at the IEDC 2025 Annual Conference in Detroit, MI, September 14–17, where we’ll be exhibiting and connecting with ecosystem leaders from across the country. 

Then in November, don’t miss two great opportunities in Georgia: 

• InBIA’s 2025 e.Builder’s Forum – Atlanta, GA, November 3–4 
• Startup Champions Network Fall Summit – Augusta, GA, November 5–7 

Be sure to visit our events calendar for more upcoming opportunities! 

Upcoming Events

• August is Black Business Month
• Economic Development Australia & IEDC Fireside Chat, Aug. 5
• InBIA’s Community Huddle: Metrics & KPIs, Aug. 14
• US Black Chamber's Conference, Aug. 18-21
• Colmena66's Boricua Fest, Aug. 29
• Labor Day, Sept. 1
• IEDC's Annual Conference, Sept. 14-17

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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