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Heartland Together: Liberal

Entrepreneurship for inclusive prosperity
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Overview

Welcome to Heartland Together, an initiative dedicated to strengthening communities by promoting local entrepreneurship!
 
This Campaign aims to mobilize community members like you to take action to create a more welcoming environment for entrepreneurs in Liberal. Whether you're passionate about small businesses, entrepreneurs, or simply want to see your community flourish, there's a place for everyone to participate.
 
The adaptive challenge at the heart of this Campaign is building a robust support system for entrepreneurs. This encompasses various related challenges, including:
  • Promoting collaboration between organizations that support entrepreneurs
  • Improving understanding of entrepreneurs' needs 
  • Helping organizations that support entrepreneurs to better understand and support underserved populations
  • Increasing awareness and connectivity to available entrepreneur services
  • Encouraging more community members to recognize their stake in entrepreneurship
 
We know that each community member brings a unique perspective and can influence these challenges in their own meaningful way. That's why we need all of you, and the people you'll engage, to be involved in this effort!
 
Thank you for joining us on this journey. Together, let's foster a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Liberal!

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Micro-grants
All Heartland Together Action Teams have the opportunity to apply for a micro-grant, providing crucial support for initiatives aimed at driving progress in their local entrepreneurial ecosystems. Each action project is eligible to receive up to $500 in funding. Whether it's launching a new program, organizing events, or implementing a community outreach initiative, these micro-grants offer financial assistance to turn your vision into reality. 

Details

Organized by Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Campaign timeline
Jun 18 – Sep 30, 2023
Project deadline
Sep 29, 2023

Action Projects

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Magdalena’s Action Project
I would like to see more people wanting to open their own business.
Making Liberal a Business Friendly Town
Improving the experience of entrepreneurs who are opening or expanding a business in Liberal/Seward County
Women In Business Network
I am wanting to get a Women in Business Networking Group started where Women at any stage of entrepreneurship can come together and tap into resources, knowledg...
All 7 Action Projects

Dashboard

Projects created
7
Total investment
$0
New partnerships
0
People impacted
1,220

AI summary of the biggest barriers to progress

  1. Need to align technical processes with adaptive change (people and culture) toward shared goals; mindset shifts are slow and essential.
  2. Significant barriers to community involvement (volunteerism, cultural factors, language barriers, lack of support, fear of rejection) impede progress.
  3. Gaps in networking/support for rural women (in-person networks preferred; online resources exist but insufficient).

AI summary of learnings

  1. A persistent need for spaces where women can network and discuss life, business, and careers.
  2. A concrete traction strategy: consistent social media posting, growing a newsletter, and hosting in-person events.
  3. Positive reception and an engaged, diverse early audience (Gen Z and minorities).
Name Location New partnerships Investment People impacted Created
Ed’s Action Project – 0 $0 0 2023-07-03 13:42:48
Lucy’s Action Project – 0 $0 0 2023-10-10 15:45:32
Lucy’s Action Project – 0 $0 0 2023-11-14 19:17:16
Magdalena’s Action Project – 0 $0 50 2023-06-27 13:16:09
Making Liberal a Business Friendly Town – 0 $0 150 2023-07-11 18:52:47
Mandy’s Action Project – 0 $0 1,000 2023-06-28 17:27:56
Women In Business Network – 0 $0 20 2023-10-02 19:27:26