On July 11, we heard how a thriving ecosystem supports economic growth. Stacy Ratner and Matt Hurley shared their success stories and the importance of investing in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The event featured opening remarks by Hy Bunn, President and CEO of Springfield-based BUNN. |
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What's an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem you ask? en·tre·pre·neur·i·al ec·o·sys·tem
/äntrepreˈnerēel/ /ˈēkōˌsistem/ "A supportive environment where entrepreneurs can flourish and grow requiring a core of large established businesses, entrepreneurs reinvesting to support new entrepreneurial activity, and an information-rich environment in which the information is both accessible and shared." | | |
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Meet our Student Worker: Welcome Charlie Newman! Charlie is a rising Sophomore at Lanphier High School. He enjoys playing football and is interested in pursuing a business degree upon graduation. We're excited to partner with Charlie through the Summer Youth Initiative from the Springfield Project and the Springfield Black Chamber of Commerce. He made us this awesome GIF, which we love (and he also set the record straight on how to pronounce GIF). |
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Welcome New Members We're so excited to add a few new names to our chalkboard and want to extend the warmest of welcomes to our new members: Chad is occupying a private office and Kim is joining our cohort of co-workers. Be sure to check out their websites and say "hi" the next time you're in the space. |
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Speakeasy Language House Update and Film Festival The Speakeasy Language House has just settled into a private office here at iSPI, and we couldn't be happier. Check out the Speakeasy Language House website to learn more about their class and event opportunuties, including their French Film Festival which will take place July 18-July 26th. Click the button below for more information, and RSVP by texting names of attendees to 502-4009. | | |
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iSPI Webstore Now Open! We <img height="22" src="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e9922_bbb9a23c29c9407f8a31e2fc45adead6.png_256" width="22"> our brand and want to share it with you and everyone in our community, so we got together with Miles Tshirts and created a webstore stocked full of Innovate Springfield's signature gear. Click the button below to snag your very own iSPI-spirit wear and show everyone how much you care about Innovate Springfield and the entrepreneurial ecosystem! | | |
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Space Makeover: iSPI Style We pulled out our paint cans and paint clothes, rollers and brushes and made the space look even better! If you haven't seen the changes we've made, come check it out. It's just another way we're working to make the iSPI experience fun and professional. |
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What We're Into This Month |
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