The hub and spoke model is one of the oldest and most effective ways to build an infrastructure of support for entrepreneurs. With new programs and funding available to support small business and economic recovery efforts, many communities are adopting this approach to ecosystem building.
In this Global Entrepreneurship Week webinar, hosted by SourceLink, speakers discuss the rising popularity of the model, and how hubs (nonprofits, state and local governments, universities, and tribal entities) can support spokes (trusted, culturally knowledgeable local groups and individuals) in connecting entrepreneurs to resources that help them start and grow.
Economic developers, ecosystem builders and thought leaders share tips on how to leverage government funding, create pathways to business-building assistance, recruit mentors and community navigators, and build equitable and sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystems with hub and spoke strategies.
Guest Speakers:
- Jonathan Ortmans – President, Global Entrepreneurship Network
- Ed Javier – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program Director, Wisconsin Economic Development Council
- Toni Van Doren – Innovation & Business Development Manager, Nicolet College
- Nilda Thomas – Business Forward Program Lead, Oakland County, Michigan Government
- Charles Ross – President & CEO, InBIA
Hosts:
- Dara Macan – National Director Partnerships & Engagement, SourceLink
- Rob Williams – Director, SourceLink
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