OUR MISSION

“To unleash the potential of all entrepreneurs by shining a spotlight on them, their region and the resources that make the amazing happen.”

OUR PHILOSOPHY

"Dreams, by themselves, are merely aspirations without substance. Transforming them into tangible goals requires the precision and power of one's imagination combined with the resources to bring these ventures into reality. We bring systemic startup practices to those seeking to make a difference in their world."

89% of all our businesses are micro - that is, employ nine or fewer people - just imagine if we lowered that number to 75% - How many quality jobs could we create?

  • To empower micro-business owners we require a radically different support system. Our unique systemic action-based approach focuses on what it takes to lead a mission-led business in the 21st Century. Business support that removes the generic, and replaces it with open innovation events that inspire. Entrepreneurs and their teams learn how to apply newfound skills without putting their businesses and customers at risk. By taking the university campus model and applying it to a regional ecosystem, we create a safe space for knowledge transfer, enhance collaboration, and celebrate successes—breaking away from a small business label, one success story at a time.

  • Celebrators of diversity, always inclusive, a beacon that shines brightly on our regions' talent, creativity, and innovation. We are driven by a passion for uniting enterprising individuals towards meaningful, sustainable growth. We are storytellers who bring remarkable people together and send a strong message to the world – the future will be different, our region will be a part of that difference, and it's time to pay attention!

  • Ending the generic and providing the exceptional when it comes to business support. Every tool we have available to us, we will share with you; every door of opportunity we find, we will open to you; every manifestation of our experience and learning, we will impart to you. This is an open community dedicated to opportunity-seeking.

  • Business needs three things to turn dreams into a new reality:

    1. Capacity – increase the capabilities and grow the capacity of the business to do more sustainably.

    2. Connections – deep ties and weak ties, communities champion you, raise you up and are a resource for innovation and delivery.

    3. Cash – 50% of all surpluses are returned to the community as we offer micro-investments that educate and further drive ambition.