by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Mar 8, 2024 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series
During our Community of Practice webinar on Thursday, February 29, 2024, our panel of state-level economic developers share some of the ways California, Iowa and Mississippi are designing their TA programs to effectively track and measure to the program mandates,...
by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 22, 2024 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series
During our most recent live, interactive Community of Practice webinar, host David Ponraj was joined by Tarsha Hearns, Sr. Director at The DEC Network in Dallas, TX. Together, they shared the progress of our exciting, collaborative initiative to support...
by David Ponraj | Aug 1, 2023 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series
In today’s ever-changing and interconnected world, the value of diversity and inclusion in the workforce cannot be overstated. Yet, many talented individuals with hidden potential remain untapped, facing barriers that prevent them from fully participating in the...
by David Ponraj | Sep 27, 2022 | Breaking Down Barriers, Catalyst Network Discussion Series, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
EPISODE 11 In this discussion, we are joined by leaders in the field who are forging powerful diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives to expand economic opportunity and break down barriers for women and minority entrepreneurs. In this segment of the Catalyst...
by David Ponraj | Jul 12, 2022 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
Written by Jodi McLean, Chief of Staff and Business Development at Economic Impact Catalyst. Economic development efforts have traditionally focused on attracting and retaining large companies to a region. Economic Developers have long ignored microbusinesses, those...
by David Ponraj | Jun 16, 2022 | Catalyst Network Discussion Series, Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development, Uncategorized
Entrepreneurship spans a wide spectrum; From the self-employed entrepreneur looking autonomy to the high growth startup entrepreneur who wants to make a big impact. The microbusiness is somewhere in the middle of the spectrum. Defined as a business with fewer than 10...
