entrepreneurs create jobs.

They buy and lease buildings and equipment, go to restaurants for meetings,
and pay taxes to support local services — all of which create employment opportunities.

entrepreneurs donate.

They support community events and activities that we all enjoy;
such as sponsoring the local symphony and purchasing uniforms for local sport leagues.

entrepreneurs volunteer.

They serve as mayors, county commissioners and school board members. They run concession stands at hockey games and belong to civic groups that give back to the community.

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e-Development
Entrepreneurial Development focuses on increasing the number and skill levels of entrepreneurs in our region. Our e-Development strategy builds business wealth and thus employment through the real growth of successful locally owned companies.

The Greenstone Group provides: Business Performance Coaching and/or Interactive Consulting, Business Briefings, Peer-to-Peer Networking Groups, Targeted Training
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e-Champions
Entrepreneurial Champions are successful entrepreneurial leaders, professional consultants, and public service providers. Greenstone Group recruits these champions to work together in creating the right tools and strategies to ensure that entrepreneurs receive the right help at the right time. Our e-champions serve as talents scouts and nominators within our communities, seeking other entrepreneurs that might benefit from the Greenstone Group services. Read More »

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e-Development
Greenstone Group develops the next generation of entrepreneurs through a strategic alliance with eight community colleges in the region. We develop entrepreneurial education and provide resources to promote entrepreneurship to students. Strategies include organizing "E-teams", helping campuses start local entrepreneur clubs, developing curricula, sponsoring business plan competitions, and promoting entrepreneurship as a career opportunity to students and faculty. Read More »

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e-Development
The Greenstone Group seeks to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurship by working with business, education and community stakeholders. An Advisory Council of economic development leaders provides guidance to the Greenstone Group's strategies and services. A Thought Leadership Group of prominent entrepreneurs aims to define and advocate for a supportive entrepreneurial culture throughout the region. Read More »

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