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NETWORKS, NETWORKS, AND MORE NETWORKS <br />“Economic <br />Networks are needed for several types of information. A stronger network of <br />recovery and our <br />financiers will help to bring more innovative ideas to market. As more <br />entrepreneurs are trying to sell their services and products, a network of very future, <br />marketers will be useful. As the new businesses begin to grow, a network of <br />depends on a <br />mentors are needed to help those new businesses through their growth <br />strong, healthy <br />stages. A “Birth to Three” network for entrepreneurs will create an <br />environment for the entrepreneur where they can get the help they need <br />education system. <br />when they needed. <br />We are proud of <br /> Create a Birth to Three network where entrepreneurs, business <br />the quality of <br />owners/managers can go for mentorship in the major areas of <br />students produced <br />running a business, such as financial management, marketing, <br />production, leadership, etc. <br />in our metro area <br />and we must <br />THE HEART OF LANE BUSINESS <br />continue to <br />The most common recommendation from the Regional Prosperity Summit <br />creatively focus <br />was a one-stop resource center for all things business. An entrepreneur <br />on developing our <br />could come to this information hub, both physically and virtually, and receive <br />future workforce <br />troubleshooting assistance on financing, marketing, or leadership, <br />connections to other agencies and department, enrollment into business <br />right here at <br />trainings, and an enrollment into an appropriate network for ongoing support. <br />home.” <br />This business assistance center acts as the expert in regional resources for <br />entrepreneurs and business owners of all kind. It is the heart to Lane <br />County business development. <br /> Create a business assistance center where entrepreneurs, business <br />Springfield <br />owners/managers can go, whether virtually or physically, to get <br />Mayor Sid <br />information and assistance related to business management and <br />Leiken <br />growth within our region. <br />A LEARNING COMMUNITY <br />Summit participants expressed the needs to improve the basic and applied <br />skills of young people in the region as they prepare to enter the labor force. <br />Active partnerships between the business community and local schools were <br />suggested with a focus on work experience through internships and <br />mentorships. This type of business-to-school partnership represents a real <br />opportunity to provide young workers-to-be with valuable economic life skills. <br /> Improve the basic and applied skills of young people in the region as <br />they prepare to enter the labor force. This effort must begin with <br />school readiness for kindergarten, ensure high school graduation, <br />include vocational/technical training, and internships and <br />mentorships, and provide paths to higher education. <br />6 <br />