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title: "News from ELI: Special Webinar, New Podcast Episode, & More"
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| Email not displaying correctly? Click here to view this email as a web page instead.   Issue 8 \| August 2024   SPECIAL WEBINAR Unlocking Entrepreneurial Potential in Urban Communities Hi there, The idea of creating “entrepreneurial ecosystems” is a powerful idea that can help boost thriving communities. Yet many overlook the untapped entrepreneurial potential that lies dormant in urban communities.  In this webinar, ELI Founder Gary Schoeniger will be joined by Myron Pierce of Own the Pond to make the case for why these initiatives and communities should be supported. They will also provide a proven four-point strategy for creating grassroots entrepreneurial ecosystems in urban areas. We hope you'll join us on Wednesday, September 18th, at 1:00 PM ET!  Professional Development      Online Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Training Join a community of economic development, academic, non-profit, and small business professionals from all 50 states and 31 counties around the world by completing this Online Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification in November. Click the link below to view the full list of learning outcomes, an agenda, and more information on why you should attend. Early bird pricing is available until Aug. 31st. Sign Up Now    NEW PODCAST EPISODE      Taking Calculated Risks with Dan Thorenson In this episode of The Entrepreneurial Mindset Project, we talk to Dan Thorenson. Dan grew up in a small town in North Dakota and floundered in school until he discovered an auto shop program that took him from the very bottom of his class to the top. After high school, he joined the Navy, where he became an airplane mechanic, a skill that led to a stable career in the aviation industry. As he advanced in his career, he soon found himself at his desk, looking for something more. Like many entrepreneurs, it was that nagging inner voice that led him to pursue an entrepreneurial path. Today, Dan’s business, Nordic Turbine Service, is serving clients around the world. Listen & Subscribe    CONFERENCES      NACCE National Conference Join us for NACCE’s 2024 Annual Conference, Innovation in the Heartland, from October 13 – 16, 2024 in Minneapolis, MN. The event attracts an audience of approximately 600 college presidents, educators, administrators, and center directors focused on igniting entrepreneurship. Engage in activities and networking in entrepreneurial mindset and innovative action with a special focus on interdisciplinary areas such as STEM, Workforce, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, and Development. Learn More     JOIN OUR MONTHLY WEBINAR   Cultivating Entrepreneurial Mindsets: In Classrooms, Organizations, and Communities The world has changed in ways that now require everyone to think like an entrepreneur. After all, entrepreneurs are resilient and resourceful, creative and critical thinkers who possess the 21st-century skills the world now demands. What is an entrepreneurial mindset? Why is it important? And how can we cultivate it in ourselves and others?   Wednesday, Aug 28 \| 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Register Now      EXPANDING MINDSET      Dreams for the New School Year By Rob Herndon I really love sports. Sports brings out the best in us. Teamwork, communication, dedication, persistence, and excellence become the norm when you play them. Dealing with failure and overcoming increasing challenges are just part of the experience. The valuable lessons that are taught stick with you over time, especially those related to choosing persistence. Read the Blog     The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage Releasing Dec. 3rd, 2024 Combining the stories of everyday entrepreneurs with research in behavioral science, founder and CEO of the Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative, Gary G. Schoeniger, shares a practical five-step how-to guide in this new book and shows readers how to use an entrepreneurial mindset to better identify opportunities, mobilize resources, and make things happen in their lives while also encouraging others to do the same. Pre-Order Here     You received this email because you are subscribed to our ELI Newsletter from The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive. Unsubscribe from all future emails © The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative \| All Rights Reserved The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative   PO Box 986    Mentor  Ohio   44061   United States |
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