become a
founding community
Entrepreneurship builds communities. When more people can start and grow businesses, more jobs are created, families prosper, and neighborhoods thrive. Becoming a Founding Community means that your city, county, or state is elevating the entrepreneurial spirit and building a stronger future.
It signals your community’s belief in the power of entrepreneurship, the importance of supporting entrepreneurs, and the desire to remove barriers that stand in their way.
You’ll receive permission to use the campaign brand “[Your City/County/State] the Entrepreneurial” and get access to a special tool kit.This is a simple, high-impact step for government leaders to foster civic pride, celebrate America’s 250th startup birthday, and drive economic growth by supporting entrepreneurship. By joining, you’re aligning with mayors, governors, legislators, local officials, and other government leaders nationwide who are creating more entrepreneur-friendly communities.
It signals your community’s belief in the power of entrepreneurship, the importance of supporting entrepreneurs, and the desire to remove barriers that stand in their way.
You’ll receive permission to use the campaign brand “[Your City/County/State] the Entrepreneurial” and get access to a special tool kit.This is a simple, high-impact step for government leaders to foster civic pride, celebrate America’s 250th startup birthday, and drive economic growth by supporting entrepreneurship. By joining, you’re aligning with mayors, governors, legislators, local officials, and other government leaders nationwide who are creating more entrepreneur-friendly communities.




