In today’s ever-changing and interconnected world, the value of diversity and inclusion in the workforce cannot be overstated. Yet, many talented individuals with hidden potential remain untapped, facing barriers that prevent them from fully participating in the...
EPISODE 11 In this discussion, we are joined by leaders in the field who are forging powerful diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives to expand economic opportunity and break down barriers for women and minority entrepreneurs. In this segment of the Catalyst...
Written by Jodi McLean, Chief of Staff and Business Development at Economic Impact Catalyst. Economic development efforts have traditionally focused on attracting and retaining large companies to a region. Economic Developers have long ignored microbusinesses, those...
Entrepreneurship spans a wide spectrum; From the self-employed entrepreneur looking autonomy to the high growth startup entrepreneur who wants to make a big impact. The microbusiness is somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. Defined as a business with fewer than 10...
EPISODE 4 Access to capital is the biggest barrier to building a thriving small business sector. Innovation is the only way out. This episode features the audio recording from the virtual EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series held on March 24, 2022. In a panel...
Are entrepreneurs in your ecosystem struggling to find and access the capital to start and grow their businesses? Are you struggling to make an impact? Join the EIC Catalyst Network Discussion Series on Thursday, March 24, to hear trailblazing approaches to solving...