It’s that time again! Time to compete against libraries across the nation in a pitch competition to win a prize to launch or support your idea that will aid local entrepreneurs, small businesses, job creation, and economic development! Submissions for the pitch competition are open now! Mark your calendars with these important dates for the…
By Guest Blogger Kristin Linscott, Development & Community Partnerships, Plano Public Library Engaging successfully with entrepreneurs and small businesses doesn’t happen by chance. Your library can take active steps to reach this audience by promoting relevant resources and developing partnerships, boosting your library’s visibility and reputation in the process. Generally, entrepreneurs are not looking to…
Who, What, When, Where The Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference (Entrelib) seeks your proposals for either a 15-minute presentation or a 7-minute lighting talk for its free, online (hosted on Zoom) Refresh & Refocus: Libraries’ New Trends in Supporting Entrepreneurs conference on November 1, 2023. Complete your proposal submission form before the August 14 deadline. Why…
On May 4, 2-3 p.m. CT, five libraries will compete in the 2023 ELC Pitch Competition for the top prize of $4,000 to bring an idea of theirs related to supporting workforce development, economic development, small businesses, or entrepreneurs to life. Each library will only have five minutes to convince you that their idea deserves…
Last year, you nominated small businesses, and now seven GRIT Awardees will be celebrated at the GRIT Award Showcase! There, small businesses will share their stories of innovation and resilience, so pass on the online-event details below with your communities. Who knows? What is learned on April 25 could inspire someone to finally launch their…
Please join Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference (ELC) via Zoom on Feb. 16, 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Eastern (2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Central) for a free workshop on how libraries can make effective pitches to engage with local entrepreneurs, job hunters, nonprofits, and economic development initiatives. Would your library benefit from some tips for…