Welcome to the Institute for
Entrepreneurial Communities
Working to perpetuate the cycle of entrepreneurship in communities across the nation.
Our Impact
Catalyze civic and industry pride
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Highlight entrepreneurial communities
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Generate excitement for manufacturing
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Inspire entrepreneurial leaders
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Attract and engage talent
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Catalyze civic and industry pride • Highlight entrepreneurial communities • Generate excitement for manufacturing • Inspire entrepreneurial leaders • Attract and engage talent •
Who We Are
The Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities is a nationwide network of entrepreneurs, academic leaders, and local communities dedicated to championing the positive impact of entrepreneurship across America. Serving as a premier resource for research and university education, we bridge the gap between academic thought leadership and real-world economic growth.
Entrepreneurship is at the heart of the American way. Leaders and innovators have shaped the future of industry, and have laid the footprint by which we live and work.
Nationwide entrepreneurship has experienced ebbs and flows in the past few decades. Entrepreneurship is often measured in startups, yet, long-term success of proprietary businesses may be a far stronger indicator of successful entrepreneurship. And, despite the recent uptick in startup activity, we acknowledge the potential fragility of entrepreneurship that threatens a key driver of economic strength for American communities.
At present, most research measure startups, which includes sole proprietors. Yet sustained, successful entrepreneurship with significant employment makes the strongest impact on vibrant communities.