STORIES + TIPS
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Engaging Community Partners
By David Kraus Supporting a community of entrepreneurs is no small task, which is why it can be helpful—and necessary—to bring others on board in your effort. In our May Community Call, we wanted to [...]
Sharing the CO.STARTERS Way with the Startup Champions Network
We believe that the work we do as the CO.STARTERS community goes much deeper than increasing the success of local businesses. As we work together with local starters, community leaders, governments, institutions, and state and [...]
Growing CO.STARTERS
By David Kraus From its very inception, CO.STARTERS’ mission has been to help local grassroots leaders become more effective in their work for their communities. As we’ve pursued this mission, we’ve had the privilege to [...]
Identifying the Stages of Community Growth
A new type of entrepreneurial culture is springing up everywhere. By better understanding the stages of community growth, local leaders can be better equipped to capitalize on common trends. CO.STARTERS founder Enoch Elwell shares a model for growth built on decades of learnings from grassroots entrepreneurial communities.
Starter Story: Xion Lester & Ronnie Lacy // Summer Pack-It
“It was very helpful to be around a community of entrepreneurs and have a support system of people who are facing the same things you are facing."
Looking Back and Looking Forward
By David Kraus At CO.STARTERS, we believe that reflecting on the past is one of the most effective ways to ensure future success. With this in mind, we spent our January community call listening [...]