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title: Reflections from where we've been—insights from Eastern Kentucky, Indianapolis, and what's next
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| Email not displaying correctly? Click here to view this email as a web page instead.   Issue 6 \| June 2025   ANNOUNCING July Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Training Reminder This four-week Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification Training offers value to workforce and economic development agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions by equipping professionals with the tools to cultivate entrepreneurial thinking across diverse populations. Rooted in real-world insights from everyday entrepreneurs, the training fosters essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and resilience. Through interactive live sessions, self-paced content, and problem-based learning, participants will explore the Opportunity Discovery Process and create their own personalized Opportunity Discovery Canvas. Learners emerge with a research-based framework and practical facilitation strategies that can be applied to strengthen workforce pipelines, drive innovation, and prepare individuals to thrive in an ever-changing economy.    PODCAST EPISODE      Abundant Thinking Podcast Abundant Thinking, hosted by Elan Gelfand, is a podcast that sets out to encourage listeners to think deeply about themselves and those around them. In his conversations with Gelfand, episodes #79 & 95, ELI Founder Gary Schoeniger shares how underdogs win, the reality of mindset in business and what schools don't teach about entrepreneurship. Listen & Subscribe    COMPANY NEWS      Chamber of Commerce welcomes entrepreneurial expert as guest speaker As part of a book tour across eastern Kentucky, Gary made a stop to speak at the Hazard-Perry County Chamber of Commerce. Entrepreneurial mindset education is vital to the people of Appalachia because it empowers them to create their own opportunities, break cycles of dependency, harness local culture, retain and attract young talent, and drive community-led development in the face of economic and social challenges. Learn What Was Shared     JOIN OUR WEBINAR   Author Insights From "The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage" Attend this webinar on Wednesday, June 18th, at 1:00 pm ET for an engaging chat with Gary about his new book, The Entrepreneurial Mindset Advantage. He’ll share more about his extensive research and observations of several entrepreneurs that influenced the framework for entrepreneurial thinking he reveals within. You’ll have a chance to ask questions and connect with others who care about unlocking human potential through mindset education.   Wednesday, June 18 \| 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET Register Now      EXPANDING MINDSET      Recap from the Global Entrepreneurship Congress ELI’s Gary Schoeniger (Founder & CEO) and Nic Houle (Director of Community Partnerships) joined the action at GEC with a big question: What role does mindset play in all of this? It’s a conversation we were eager to spark, because we believe that entrepreneurship isn’t just about launching businesses. It’s about how we think, how we solve problems, and how we create value in the world, no matter where we start. Learn More   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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