CO.STARTERS®

SOCAP
2018-10-23 - 2018-10-26 | San Francisco
http://socialcapitalmarkets.net/
Dedicated to Accelerating a New Global Market at the Intersection of Money + Meaning.

ESHIP Goal #3 Shared Vision: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
2018-11-01 13:00 - 14:00, 2018-12-06 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | zoom, details below
The ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development.
This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 3: Shared Vision (Establish shared outcomes and a common lexicon for our work.)
To register for this call, use this link:
https://kauffman.zoom.us/meeting/register/d7f73278ebfefb707510d14dfea9e911
(After registering, click “add to calendar” to have the call info automatically added for all future calls)

ESHIP Goal #5 Quantified Methods: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
2018-11-01 16:00 - 17:00 | zoom, details below
The ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development.
This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 5: Quantified Methods (Define the methods and metrics for evidence-based ecosystem building.)
To register for this call, use this link:
TBD
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ESHIP Goal #4 Connected Networks: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
2018-11-06 15:00 - 16:00 | zoom details below
The ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development.
This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 4: Connected Networks (Build field-wide communication channels to connect ecosystem builders across networks.)
To register for this call, use this link:
https://kauffman.zoom.us/meeting/register/e31baac11ea489c066858a512be5123a
(After registering, click “add to calendar” to have the call info automatically added for all future calls)

Forward Cities
2018-11-07 - 2018-11-09
Twice a year, Forward Cities hosts national conferences to deepen connections, strengthen opportunities for collaboration, and advance our understanding and commitment to inclusive innovation and shared prosperity in our communities.
The fall conference attracts 400+ leaders from over sixty cities from around the world. It is an unparalleled, high energy opportunity to make new connections and foster existing friendships within a robust learning environment. Every session is designed to provoke and provide practical ideas to advance inclusive innovation in the community. Tours integrated into the experience allows opportunities to see cutting edge ideas in action and to explore the host city. This fall’s conference is scheduled for Miami, November 7-9, 2018. Go here to learn more and register.

Global Entrepreneurship Week
2018-11-12 - 2018-11-18
Global Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. During one week each November, GEW inspires people everywhere through local, national and global activities designed to help them explore their potential as self-starters and innovators.

ESHIP Goal #1 Inclusive Field: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
2018-11-13 13:00 - 14:00 | zoom, details below
The ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development.
This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 1: Inclusive Field (Ensure ecosystem builders from diverse perspectives lead our field.)
To register for this call, use this link:
https://kauffman.zoom.us/meeting/register/3e1b2debdd9fc9d67510d14dfea9e911
(After registering, click “add to calendar” to have the call info automatically added for all future calls)

ESHIP Goal #2 Collaborative Culture: Monthly Working Group Check-in Call
2018-11-13 17:00 - 18:00 | zoom, details below
The ESHIP Community exists to collaboratively establish the Ecosystem Building approach to economic development.
This monthly working group check-in is focused on supporting initiatives related to ESHIP GOAL 2: Collaborative Culture (Strengthen the culture within our field.)
To register for this call, use this link:
TBD
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RuralRISE Action Session Webconference
2018-11-15 14:00 - 15:00 | zoom details below
Zoom Details: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
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

CO.STARTERS November Community Call: Microlending
2018-11-15 16:00 - 17:00
Many businesses need capital in order to thrive. However, for many starters, traditional means are difficult to access. On our November call, learn how members of our community are using microlending to get their startups the funds they need. We’ll hear from a wide array of organizations – from an insider perspective on working with lending institutions to tips on creating your own microlending program.

SSTI: Navigating the New Innovation Landscape
2018-12-03 - 2018-12-05
SSTI’s 2018 Annual Conference is December 3-5, 2018, in the growing innovation arena of Salt Lake City, Utah. Along with our host partner — the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) — SSTI is looking forward to showcasing the elements that have earned the region the reputation as a burgeoning technology hub.
Join us to focus on Navigating the New Innovation Landscape as we learn how the region’s success was achieved and USTAR’s role in helping build the state’s innovation economy. Discover the elements that are driving the growth while you reconnect and network with other leaders in the field. And learn more about the role of R&D, capital, workforce, and public/private partnerships in building a successful technology-based economy from the panels of experts and thought leaders that will gather at the conference.
Go here to learn more and register.

RuralRISE Action Session Webconference
2018-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | zoom details below
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

CO.STARTERS January Community Call
2019-01-24 16:00 - 17:00
Getting Starters Unstuck
If you’re a community leader supporting entrepreneurs, we’re pretty sure you’ve experienced it. Someone comes in looking for help, which you are happy to offer. However, it takes over an hour to even begin understanding what their business is, let alone identifying their issue and pointing them in the right direction. On this month’s community call, our founder Enoch Elwell will share his structured technique on how to quickly and efficiently get starters unstuck and provide greater value—in 30 minutes or less.

SOCAP365
2019-02-11 | Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104, USA, 301 2nd Ave S, United States
Social Capital Markets (SOCAP), the premier conference at the intersection of money and meaning, returns to the Pacific NW for a full-day convening to deepen the conversation, expand the community and activate financing to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. A final agenda with confirmed speakers will be published one week before the event.

National Entrepreneurship Week
2019-02-16 - 2019-02-23
What is National Entrepreneurship Week?
Founded in 2006, National Entrepreneurship Week (“NEW”) is a congressionally-chartered week dedicated to showcasing entrepreneurship “eship” throughout the United States. From rural towns to urban cities and large corporations to micro businesses–entrepreneurship and innovation starts with just an idea and an entrepreneur.
When is National Entrepreneurship Week 2019?
NEW 2019 takes place on February 16-23, 2019.
To help engage a range of communities across the U.S., NEW 2019 will be highlighting a daily theme on February 18-22. This year’s themes focus on:

Monday, Feb 18 Entrepreneurship Education
Tuesday, Feb 19 Libraries & Incubators
Wednesday, Feb 20 Entrepreneurship for All
Thursday, Feb 21 Rural Towns & Urban Cities
Friday, Feb 22 Federal Support for Entrepreneurship

SCN Spring Summit
2019-03-19 - 2019-03-21 | Portland, OR, USA, United States
Twice annually, Startup Champion Network members meet in-person to connect, share knowledge/experiences and take a deep, behind-the-scenes dive into the local host ecosystem. This personal interaction is a critical part of the member value-proposition as well as an important commitment all members make — to celebrate each other.
These 2.5 day intimate gatherings bring together the nation’s top ecosystem builders and national ecosystem support organizations to convene conversations, gain insight from real world case studies, and explore and experience new communities, against the backdrops of some of the nation’s top emerging ecosystems.
We’re looking forward to spending time again with our growing network of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building professionals this Spring in Portland, Oregon. Sign up for our summit here.

2019 Rural Development Conference
2019-03-20 - 2019-03-21 | Murfreesburo, TN
Hosted by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), USDA Rural Development (RD), and Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (ECD), we partner to bring together local leaders from across rural Tennessee to encourage, inspire, and learn from each other. We strive to gather expert Speakers from across the nation with sessions to cover a broad range of topics important to rural communities from economic and community development strategies to leadership development.
Conference begins at 1:00pm CDT Wednesday, March 20, 2019 with registration opening at 11:00am, and ends at 12:00pm CDT Thursday, March 21, 2019.

Main Street Now Conference
2019-03-25 - 2019-03-27 | Seattle, WA, USA, United States
Main Street Now attracts professionals in preservation-based, economic development and community revitalization, including both experienced and new downtown and neighborhood Main Street directors, volunteers, architects, planners, economic development professionals, public officials, volunteers, and consultants.
People from urban neighborhood business districts, small and rural towns, suburban communities, and large and midsized cities will all benefit from ideas, solutions, issue discussion, and networking opportunities that only we offer.
– Three full days of learning and networking opportunities
– Daylong Main Street Approach® training;
– Mobile workshops where attendees learn from revitalization successes and challenges in our host city and surrounding Main Street communities;
– Expo Hall filled with product and service providers specializing in commercial district revitalization; and
– Opportunities to network with colleagues who are experiencing similar successes and challenges in their communities.

CO.STARTERS Community Call
2019-03-28 16:00 - 17:00

TomTom Ecosystem Building Summit Track
2019-04-11 - 2019-04-13 | Charlottesville, VA
Over the past decade, hundreds of accelerators, incubators, innovation districts, angel networks, coworking labs, and other ecosystem support organizations have sprouted in Virginia, all with the goal of propelling our region to the forefront of innovation and economic growth. Looking back, what have we learned? What works and what gaps remain? Are we solving the right problems and what do we have to show for it? The Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Conference is a unique, daylong summit for leaders from across Virginia to take stock and set the stage for even greater impact through data-driven presentations and lasting alliances.The As part of the Tom Tom Summit, this event seeks to propel our hometowns to the forefront of innovation and economic growth. Come hang out with the CO.STARTERS team and hear Enoch present.
Learn more about the Entrepreneurial Ecosystems Conference here.

InBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI)
2019-04-13 - 2019-04-17 | Hilton Minneapolis
For more than three decades, InBIA’s International Conference on Business Incubation (ICBI) has been bringing together the people who champion entrepreneurship around the globe to form connections, share ideas, gather resources, and reinvigorate professional perspectives. As the industry has grown and changed, so has the association, with an initial membership of mostly business incubator mangers in 1985, to a current membership representing incubators, accelerators, co-working spaces, super hubs, university entrepreneurship centers, economic development centers and more. The annual conference, ICBI, continues to be the connecting point for people helping entrepreneurs succeed, and we are looking forward to our 33rd gathering next year in Minneapolis, Minnesota!

Global Entrepreneurship Congress
2019-04-15 - 2019-04-18 | Bahrain
Every year, the Global Entrepreneurship Congress gathers together thousands of entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, policymakers and other startup champions from more than 170 countries to identify new ways of helping founders start and scale new ventures around the world. At the weeklong GEC, delegates make connections, gain insights, learn about new research, and leave ready to renew their programs, policy ideas or firm founder skills.
GEC 2019 will take place in Manama, Bahrain a thriving startup hub with more than 4,000 years of history as a commercial crossroads. GEC 2019 will be held in April 15-18, 2019.

Angel Capital Association Summit
2019-04-24 - 2019-04-26 | Chicago, IL, USA, United States
Join ACA for an incredible journey of angel investing (at home and across the globe) and take home deep insights, actionable recommendations and a newly expanded network. Register Here!

National Small Business Week
2019-05-05 - 2019-05-11
For more than 50 years, the President of the United States has issued a proclamation announcing National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners.
More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. each year.
As part of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration takes the opportunity to highlight the impact of outstanding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and others from all 50 states and U.S. territories. Every day, they’re working to grow small businesses, create 21st century jobs, drive innovation, and increase America’s global competitiveness.

Circular Summit 2019
2019-05-09 - 2019-05-10 | Santa Rosa, CA, USA, United States
Alice’s Circular Summit is back with a brand new edition!
This May 9-10, get down to business with high-growth female founders, investors, media, policymakers, and enterprise partners. Over two days in gorgeous Sonoma County, you’ll have access to experts during intimate adventure tracks and step-by-step workshops, all designed to accelerate your company’s growth and close the gap for women entrepreneurs.
New Coast, New Adventures
We couldn’t come to Sonoma County without experiencing all that this incredible region has to offer, so we’re going on small group adventures led by expert mentors. Whether cheese making or zip lining is your jam, you’ll find your people in our new adventure tracks. (Accessible and sober adventures are available, too!)
Tactical Next Steps to Scale Your Business
Inspiring keynotes and actionable workshops will teach you how to reach your business goals.
Mentorship with Leading Experts
Connect with experts to tackle your biggest business questions on capital raising, team building, customer acquisition and more.
Grow Your Network of Support
With plenty of social time integrated into the schedule, you’ll connect with other Circular Summit attendees who can become your next partners, collaborators, and mentors.

EntreFEST
2019-05-16 - 2019-05-17 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa
EntreFEST is a two-day conference, celebrating the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation where professionals at every level can come together, share ideas, and own their success.

Collision
2019-05-20 - 2019-05-23
Collision is the fastest-growing tech conference in North America. Now in its fifth year, Collision has grown to over 25,000 attendees. Following the lead of our European event Web Summit, Collision has become a crossroads for the world’s largest buyers and sellers of technology, alongside many of the world’s most disruptive emerging technology companies.
Inc. has said we run “North America’s fastest-growing tech conference”;
The Wall Street Journal that “the giants of the web assemble” at Collision;
USA Today that Collision is “the anti-CES”.
We’ll see you there.

ESHIP Summit
2019-05-21 - 2019-05-23 | Kansas City, MO
The 2019 ESHIP Summit is a convening that brings together entrepreneurial ecosystem builders — leaders connecting communities to accelerate entrepreneurship.
During this year’s Summit we’ll build on our work at past events to continue to push our field forward towards solutions to the ESHIP Goals.

CO.STARTERS Community Call
2019-05-30 16:00 - 17:00
CO.STARTERS May Community Call: Opening the Gender Conversation
Next up in our series on overlooked dimensions of inclusion is… gender. We know, you’re probably thinking that we’ve already covered this. And we have. But on our May call, we want to explore how to make sure all people—regardless of gender categories—feel safe, welcomed, and supported in our entrepreneur communities. We’ll join our friends from The Safe Zone Project in an exploration of how to shift from uncomfortable to productive conversations across all sorts of gender issues.
