In this episode of Small Biz Catalyst, Ayisat Abilogun discusses the crucial role of economic development corporations (EDCs) in supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes that economic development is fundamentally about people and highlights the various ways EDCs can assist entrepreneurs, including providing grants, real estate support, workforce training, and business navigation. The episode also covers the importance of connecting with local EDCs and the resources available to entrepreneurs, including upcoming grants and events.

Resources: 

Texas Entrepreneur Ecosystem Summit: 

https://texasecosystem.org/events

Grants:

Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin
Maximum Grant: $10,000
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Guidelines and Application: https://dairyfoundation.org/grant-seekers/

SHARE Institute

Maximum Grant: $500
Deadline: December 1, 2025
Guidelines and Application: http://theshareinstitute.org/mini-grant-information

MasterClass
Maximum Grant: not specified
Deadline: NONE
Guidelines and Application: https://learn.masterclass.com/grants

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