Entrepreneurship 20, 30
ENTR7
Module 7: Business and Community Development (Core)
Outcome
Explore community initiatives, government and community development agencies, and business associations that support entrepreneurship.
Indicators
| (a) | Describe networking and its importance for entrepreneurial success. |
| (b) | Identify potential allies (e.g., family, friends, Elders, tribal councils, postsecondary and training institutions) that could be a part of personal and professional networks to support the development of a new venture within the community. |
| (c) | Describe ways (e.g., volunteering, job shadows, attending business trade fairs or business functions and informational interviews) to build and expand personal and professional networks within the local business community |
| (d) | Examine the mutual benefits of contributing to, and receiving support from, a network. |
| (e) | Propose networking strategies for individuals who are uncomfortable with, or afraid of, the process. |
| (f) | Reflect on personal comfort level with networking. |
| (g) | Construct a plan to develop or grow personal networking skills. |
| (h) | Discuss the value of mentorship in entrepreneurship for both mentors and mentees. |
| (i) | Research the structure, mission and goals of various community development agencies, business associations and agencies (e.g., local and provincial chambers of commerce, Clarence Campeau Development Fund, SK Start-up Institute, Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, Community Futures Saskatchewan, SaskMétis Economic Development Corporation and Tools and Finance for Aboriginal Business) that support Saskatchewan entrepreneurs. |
| (j) | Examine the relationship between local entrepreneurial success and the growth and sustainability of communities in Saskatchewan. |
| (k) | Investigate how business ventures evolve and change over time and how the need for, and kinds of, supports also evolve and change. |
| (l) | Identify incentives or initiatives for new and expanding business development available within the local community. |
| (m) | Research the availability of financial support (e.g., grants and loans) for Saskatchewan entrepreneurs including First Nations and Métis people, newcomers, women and youth. |
| (n) | Describe the processes for accessing financial support available to Saskatchewan and Canadian entrepreneurs. |
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