Be IN The Ecosystem Monthly Meeting

November 10– Be In The Ecosystem Virtual Meetup | 10 AM – 11 AM

Tap into the power of connectedness! Join us on November 10 from 10–11 AM for a dynamic #BeInTheEcosystem Virtual Meetup designed to help you strengthen your network, gain valuable insights, and align with ecosystem partners who are doing the real work. Whether you're looking for collaboration opportunities, upcoming funding programs, or strategies to boost engagement—this is the room to be in. Bring your calendar, your curiosity, and your commitment to community.

Hosted By Chisa Pennix-Brown of Give It To The People.

Be In The Ecosystem: A Monthly Online Gathering for Entrepreneur Service Organizations

Hosted by Give It To The People

Mission Statement

Be In The Ecosystem is a dynamic, interactive monthly online gathering designed to unite Entrepreneur Service Organizations (ESOs) across the state of North Carolina and beyond.

Hosted by Give It To The People, this initiative serves as a conduit for ecosystem development in the Southeast, fostering collaboration, shared learning, and strategic connections. Our mission is to amplify opportunities, strengthen entrepreneurial networks, and create a seamless exchange of resources, events, and initiatives that support business growth and sustainability.

Objectives

1. Facilitate Statewide Collaboration – Connect ESOs across North Carolina to share updates, best practices, and upcoming events to build a more cohesive and well-supported entrepreneurial community.
2. Increase Awareness of Regional Opportunities – Provide a platform where organizations can showcase programs, funding opportunities, training sessions, and business development initiatives happening locally and statewide.
3. Encourage Strategic Partnerships – Strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem by fostering partnerships between business support organizations, educational institutions, and funding partners.
4. Support Business Growth & Sustainability – Equip ESOs with the latest insights on economic development trends, business service innovations, and capacity-building strategies to better serve their communities.
5. Enhance Visibility & Engagement – Promote the work of ESOs while encouraging broader participation in ecosystem-building activities, ensuring a more inclusive and well-informed network.
6. Streamline Access to Resources – Create a centralized hub where stakeholders can find funding opportunities, policy updates, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.

Why Join?

• Stay informed about local and statewide events, funding, and business development resources
• Network with other ESOs, nonprofit leaders, ecosystem builders, and economic development professionals
• Gain insights and best practices from ecosystem experts
• Collaborate on regional projects that create long-term impact
• Be part of a movement to strengthen and sustain the entrepreneurial community across the Southeast

Be In The Ecosystem is more than just a meeting—it’s a strategic initiative designed to keep ESOs connected, informed, and empowered to build thriving entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Join us each month as we work together to elevate the impact of business support organizations across North Carolina and the Southeast!