CO.STARTERS®

Planning Tips to Make Your E-Commerce Business Thrive During Peak Season
2020-10-22 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
E-commerce has escalated during the COVID-19 crisis. With this growth comes challenges for both shippers and buyers.
Join this session where Kym Kyker of FedEx will review some creative ideas of how to navigate through peak season and ways to improve the experience for merchants and consumers.
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E.Builders Forum
2020-10-27 - 2020-10-28
InBIA, in partnership with the ESHIP Communities program managed by Forward Cities, is excited to host the fourth e.Builders Forum in a fully virtual format. This unique event will highlight successful programs and strategies in two regions – Baltimore, MD, and the North Central region of New Mexico – so participants can gather tools and lessons learned to apply in their own entrepreneurial support and ecosystem building work.

Funding Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
2020-10-27 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Entrepreneurship and small businesses are the cornerstones of a thriving economy, creating 1.6 million net new jobs in 2019 and consistently accounting for almost half of the private workforce. While their success lies in the support structures – the ecosystem – surrounding them, building an efficient and strong ecosystem requires not only partnerships, creativity, and commitment from stakeholders, but also hard cash. Join IEDC on this free webinar to learn how to work with a diverse set of funding sources — from the CARES act and public-private partnerships to family foundations and large philanthropic organizations — to build and grow an inclusive ecosystem in your region.
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Masterclass: Rooted in Purpose
2020-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
A done-with-you workshop to uncover what truly drives you and how you want to show up in the impact space
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RESTART 2020
2020-11-04 - 2020-11-06 | Virtual
RESTART 2020 with CO.STARTERS
Presidents matter, but so do starters, ecosystem builders, and economic developers. Election day is just a beginning.
Join us this election week (regardless of the outcome) for a special three-day series to learn how you can develop an entrepreneur support strategy that will rebuild, refresh, and restart your community.
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Masterclass: Game plan 2021
2020-11-12 11:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
A done-with-you workshop to set you up for success ahead, rooted in your purpose and values
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Global Entrepreneurship Week
2020-11-16 - 2020-11-20 | Virtual
180 countries. 40,000 events. Removing barriers and welcoming all.
Tens of thousands of events, activities and competitions take place during Global Entrepreneurship Week each year. Find one near you.
RegisterJoin us during Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 19 for a special edition of the REFOCUS workshop! #GEW2020

Discover Fest
2020-11-17 - 2020-11-24 | Virtual
Learn and connect with leading creators in a global, free, online event.
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RuralRISE Action Session Webconference
2020-11-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 | zoom details below
Every month the RuralRISE community convenes via video call to share expertise, stories and network. Join monthly video conversations around successes and learnings from diverse communities across the country.
Zoom 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

Refocus Workshop (GEW)
2020-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us during Global Entrepreneurship Week on November 19 for a special edition of the REFOCUS workshop! #GEW2020
Assess. Adapt. Act now to save your business.
This two–hour virtual workshop helps small business starters and owners find the focus and clarity needed to shift their mindset and learn how to meet theirsss customer’s changing needs. If you feel stuck, join us to identify your best next steps together.
In this workshop you will:

Determine immediate next steps needed to stabilize
Re-examine your venture using the CO.STARTERS Canvas
Strategize how to better solve your customers’ changing needs
Learn how to adapt or refine your business model
Find peer support during this time of isolation

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Want to offer a Refocus Workshop for your community? Contact us to learn how to get the toolkit.

Winter Places: Creating Outdoor Spaces in Colder Months
2020-11-20 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
COVID-19 has forced us to be creative in the ways we support our main streets and downtowns as commercial and social centers by moving many indoor activities outside. This has been a great lifeline during the spring and summer but… winter is coming! We’ll present some of the innovative ideas submitted as part of Bench Consulting’s Winter Places design competition for quickly implementable, low cost interventions to drive visitors back to Main Street and shop at area restaurants and businesses. We’ll also discuss how to build support within your community for implementation and share examples of successful winter activations from cities and towns around the world. Join us to discuss practical ways to implement outdoor winter activities to draw people to your downtown and help your business community.
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Rise of the Rest Virtual Tour: Equity Edition
2020-12-01 - 2020-12-03 | Virtual
A series of virtual events will be held from December 1st-3rd, 2020 featuring leaders in inclusive innovation discussing Entrepreneurship at HBCUs, Black ESOs and Allies, Building Inclusive Tech Ecosystems, and Investing in Black-Led Startups. The Main Event on December 3rd will feature a Fireside Chat, Entrepreneur Showcase, and the Pitch Competition Finals.
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Masterclass: Storytelling for community
2020-12-01 13:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
A done-with-you workshop to tell stories about your community to build a sense of belonging.
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Rethinking Economic Development: How SOAR is Training Entrepreneurs to Restart Eastern Kentucky
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual, United States
Join CO.STARTERS and SOAR on December 16th to learn more about how training entrepreneurs for success has become an important economic development strategy in Eastern Kentucky!
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Refocus Workshop (Nationwide)
2021-01-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Feeling stuck as an entrepreneur? Find a new way forward for your small business in this two-hour interactive workshop.
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Relevance & Revitalization: How Wheeling, West Virginia used Entrepreneurship to Restart its Main Street
2021-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Join us to hear how Wheeling, WV has used entrepreneurial education to change their community, their economy, and their opportunities for success.
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