Are you expanding economic opportunities in your community? Do you want to learn from peers across the country? We invite you to participate in our Economic Development Peer-Learning Network. Over the coming year, we will host the following virtual meetings. 

• July 10 | 2-3 PM ET — Open to Business Program
  The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) will share how they work closely with state and local governments to shape small business support resources and how they empower entrepreneurs through their dynamic business counseling model. Participants will discuss how MCCD’s strategies can be applied in their own communities and connect with fellow community developers to discuss best practices and challenges related to government partnerships and small business consulting.

• August 21 | 2-3 PM ET — Community Navigator Pilot Program & Small Business Ecosystem Hub
  BLDG Memphis will share information about their program, followed by a peer group discussion.

• November 20 | 2-3 PM ET — Economic Development Programming
  The Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations about their programming, followed by a peer group discussion.