Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Action: Blueprint Strategies from Gainesville to Your Community

Colleges and universities play a crucial role in shaping local economies, workforce development, and innovation ecosystems. Gainesville, FL provides a successful model of collaboration between educational institutions, businesses, and government agencies to foster community growth. This two-day workshop is designed to share best practices and provide hands-on training for community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to replicate and adapt these strategies.

Workshop Objectives

By the end of the two-day workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the key elements of Gainesville’s successful ecosystem-building model.
2. Develop strategies to enhance workforce training, entrepreneurship support, and industry partnerships.
3. Engage with peers and experts to create actionable plans for their communities.
4. Access tools, funding strategies, and implementation frameworks to drive sustainable growth.
5. Understand how build the pathway for new business start ups to launch and thrive in the community.

Pricing:

• $1,300 per person.
• A $2,900 group discount is available for teams of 3 to 5 participants.

All attendees will receive a certified Credly Badge after the Workshop.