Collaborative Program Office of Small Business and Entrepreneurship Office of Community and Rural Affairs

History of Young Entrepreneurs Program HEA 1252 (2011) – IEDC/SBDC and OCRA are charged with connecting business proposals of students enrolled in an entrepreneurial program at in-state educational institutions to communities interested in seeking new business attraction.

History of Young Entrepreneurs Program HEA 1252 (2011) – IEDC/SBDC and OCRA are charged with connecting business proposals of students enrolled in an entrepreneurial program at in-state educational institutions to communities interested in seeking new business attraction.

Participating Communities Receive – In-depth Tactical Planning Lead by ISBDC Business Advisor Result proves measurable next steps Based upon a SHARED VISION developed by stakeholders – Results Organized Into Reports – Assistance in Community Self-Assessment

Participating Communities Receive – Assistance with Young Entrepreneurs Program Bids – Community Leader Training – Building Community-Wide Support for Entrepreneurs

To begin growing entrepreneurship in your community with the community entrepreneurship initiative, contact your OCRA community liaison or Visit ISBDC.org/cei.