Entrepreneurship is more than the act of creating a business. When an entrepreneur turns their idea into reality, they not only influence the economy but also enrich the overall ecosystem through their innovative contributions.
The Arizona State University J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute defines entrepreneurship broadly and inclusively as a venture that fills an unmet need, creatively solving a problem in a way that has never been done before.
Statistically, most jobs are created by organizations less than five years old, not existing corporations. Communities that have a robust entrepreneurial community can respond quickly to challenges and address problems, improving the quality of life for everyone in the community.
Those are just a few reasons why communities thrive when entrepreneurs thrive.
In Chandler, we are building a new way to support entrepreneurs, a solution built on emerging global best practices for building entrepreneurial ecosystems while still being uniquely designed for the founders in Chandler. Working in collaboration, the City of Chandler and the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute are thrilled to announce the launch of the Chandler Endeavor Venture Innovation Incubator. The Incubator at Chandler Endeavor helps founders apply innovation to their venture by providing access to highly tailored support and resources, igniting innovation.
The Chandler Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with ASU to activate entrepreneurs at any stage of development and guiding them to necessary business resources. Whether an individual currently identifies as an entrepreneur, a mentor or a supporter of local entrepreneurs, there are unique pathways for everyone to join and start collaborating at the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute.
Kristin Slice is the director of community entrepreneurship of the J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University.
