2022-23 Entrepreneur Ecosystem Project
This project will support entrepreneurship, innovation and post pandemic economic recovery by strengthening and growing entrepreneurial ecosystems in nine communities. The project is individualized, place-based, and connects to existing and emerging regional and state systems and resources. The downtown organizations and communities participating in this program include Main Street Communities: Augusta, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Saco, Gardiner, Rockland, Westbrook and Maine Downtown Affiliate Communities: Ellsworth and Houlton. The program will run from October 2022 – March 31, 2024.
Community Resources
Allowable Expenses/How to Request Reimbursement
All reimbursement requests should be sent to Anne Ball (aball@mdf.org).
Reporting – Due Dates: April 15, 2023; October 15, 2023; April 15, 2024
Slide Deck #1: Small Business Building
Slide Deck #2: EE Within the 4-Point Approach
Slide Deck #3: Maine EE Kickoff
Slide Deck #4: Preparing for Your Ecosystem Process
Need help? Contact Perri Williams (pwilliams@mdf.org).
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