Economic Impact Catalyst

Exciting News for Small Businesses! 🚀 On December 2nd, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joins Miami-Dade’s Office of Innovation and Wells Fargo to launch Strive305 HUB at the IDEA Center. This all-in-one platform connects small business owners with resources, training, and growth opportunities. #Strive305 #MiamiDadeCounty

Thankful for our clients ❤️ . Happy Thanksgiving.

Many of us are familiar with the "hub and spoke" model of small business support. But there are downsides to any framework with a single point of failure. Tara Lynn Gray recently shared on our podcast: "With the traditional hub and spoke framework, you've got a single point of failure. With the economic success of 4.1 million small businesses at stake, why would we use a system where there's a single point of failure? So the purpose of a mesh network is to create seamless access and to give small businesses the ability, if they're at the center of the network, to go wherever they're comfortable and get whatever they need.” What could a mesh network look like in your community? Listen to the full episode: https://hubs.la/Q02ZHtpw0 #smallbusinesssupport #innovation #startupecosystem #entrepreneurialecosystem #technicalassistance #ssbci

Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, offered a powerful insight on the latest episode of Breaking Down Barriers: “We think of the small business as the nail salon, the restaurant, the dry cleaner, the shoe repair. And then we think of entrepreneurs as software developers or chip makers. There is a privilege and an access to capital that is offered to perceived entrepreneurs that is not necessarily offered to perceived small business owners. And so we’re calling them all entrepreneurs, because they're all pursuing their California dream.” Give it a listen: https://hubs.la/Q02ZlVvp0 #smallbusinessadvocacy #technicalassistance #smallbusinesssupport #entrepreneurship

To celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, we're premiering Season 6 of the Breaking Down Barriers Podcast! We're kicking off the new season with an episode featuring Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). Join our CEO David and Tara for an exciting conversation about the future of small business support—and how California is leading the way. #globalentrepreneurshipweek #GEW #technicalassistance #smallbusinesssupport #GEW2024

#SmallBusinesses transform #communities while driving #economicimpact. Our work is now more urgent than ever to support our #entrepreneurs. Thank you Mike Fritsch and Rhonda Ladig for the invitation to delivery the #Keynote address at the annual Dr. Daryl Yost Ideas@Work Summit. Northeast Indiana Innovation Center Economic Impact Catalyst Parkview Mirro Center for Research and Innovation

Today, we honor and celebrate the strength, courage, and dedication of our veterans. Their commitment to service exemplifies resilience and leadership—qualities we deeply admire and strive to support in our work with entrepreneurs and small businesses across the nation. As we work to build inclusive, thriving communities, we remember that veterans are invaluable catalysts for change, both in their service to our country and in their contributions to the business world. We’re proud to support an ecosystem where veteran-owned businesses and their leaders can succeed, innovate, and continue to shape the future of our communities. Thank you to all who have served. We are forever grateful. #VeteransDay #EconomicImpact #CatalystForChange

I am delighted to announce that Aditi Sinha has joined Economic Impact Catalyst as our Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO)! 🎉 Throughout her distinguished career, Aditi has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities, combining strategic vision with deep technical expertise. Her trademark approach of leading with empathy while driving outstanding results has earned her tremendous respect across the industry. As we continue our mission of empowering small businesses and scaling our impact, Aditi's expertise and leadership will be instrumental in shaping our technology roadmap and product innovation strategy. Please join me in welcoming Aditi to the Economic Impact Catalyst family. We look forward to achieving new heights under her leadership. 🙏🏽 #Leadership #Innovation #TechForGood #SmallBusiness McKenzie Dial-Fritscher

What is entrepreneurship-led economic development (ELED)? In short, it's an approach to economic development that recognizes the stability and value of home-grown businesses and jobs for a community. If we prioritize the talent in our own backyard—instead of chasing smokestacks—how would we act differently? Check out our guidebook to the essentials of ELED. How many of the essentials does your community have? #economicdevelopment #communitydevelopment #jobcreation #businessdevelopment #technicalassistance

Voting is the most straightforward and effective way to #catalyze social change in your community. Regardless of what happens at the national level, there are candidates and issues on your ballot that will affect your local streets, schools, and businesses. Let's make change happen in all our communities today! #electionday #getoutandvote #socialchange