Pinellas Community Foundation Launches 2024 Small Business Survey to Strengthen Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

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Pinellas Community Foundation in partnership with Economic Impact Catalyst

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August 14, 2024

Pinellas Community Foundation Launches 2024 Small Business Survey to Strengthen Local Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

In a bold move to strengthen the entrepreneurial landscape, the 2024 Small Business Survey

has been launched with support from the JPMorganChase and Pinellas Community

Foundation's Diverse Ventures program. This initiative seeks to gather essential insights from

local business owners, paving the way for more effective support and growth opportunities in

Tampa Bay.

Your Voice, Our Future: Take the Survey Today

All small business owners in Tampa Bay are invited to share their experiences by participating in

this five-minute survey. The survey is designed to identify the strengths and gaps within the

current entrepreneurial support systems, providing a roadmap for future investments in

programs and resources. By contributing to this effort, participants will gain access to valuable

data on local business challenges, needs, and trends. Selected respondents may also be

invited to join a focus group for deeper discussions on the region's business landscape.

Survey Link:

https://startupspace.app/v2/dynamic-survey/view/192/1287

The survey will remain open through October 1, 2024. The results will be presented on October

30, 2024, at a special convening of entrepreneurs, support organizations, investors, and

business leaders. This event will focus on developing actionable recommendations to

strengthen and diversify the regional business support ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on

underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women, Black, and Hispanic business owners.

A Collaborative Effort for Lasting Impact

"Effective entrepreneurial ecosystems across the U.S. share some key qualities," said Duggan

Cooley, President and CEO of the Pinellas Community Foundation. "They advocate for

entrepreneurs, measure their progress, and connect and collaborate toward common goals.

Establishing a baseline understanding of the current experience of entrepreneurs in Tampa Bay

will help us work together to build a stronger system of support."

The survey is being conducted by Clearwater-based firm Economic Impact Catalyst (EIC),

national experts in fostering entrepreneurship. EIC has a proven track record of enhancing

support systems for startup ventures across the United States, improving opportunities for

entrepreneurs through mentorship, capital access, and more.

Join Us in Shaping the Future

Pinellas County's small businesses are the backbone of our community. Your participation in the

2024 Small Business Survey will play a crucial role in building a more resilient and inclusive

entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tampa Bay. Share this opportunity with your network, and let’s

work together to create a brighter future for our local businesses.

Contact:

For more information or assistance, please reach out to us at helpdesk@eicatalyst.com.

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