b'OPPORTUNITY LIVES HEREAggressive Business and Resident AttractionRecommendation 1.3: Build a Self-Reinforcing Ecosystem for Inclusive Entrepreneurship Action: Invest in the creation of a platform that can connect entrepreneurs to existing programs, tools, and resources to support a growing entrepreneurship ecosystem.Rationale: Shifts in the economy have brought entrepreneurship and self-employment back into the spotlight.As work hierarchies are being reshaped, various opportunities are arising for policy makers to take a new look at how to integrate inclusive entrepreneurship into mainstream economic development strategies. The most successful ecosystems are those that are self-sustaining and self-reinforcing. Impact: If the public sector can set the right rules, create a landscape that attracts and supports entrepreneurs, and ensure diverse participation, it can create a virtuous cycle that is less dependent on government action and resources. Entrepreneurial ecosystems drive local economic vibrancy and national economic growth by building fertile environments for new and growing companies to thrive. Startups can grow, support more jobs, and fill gaps in existing markets.Components Timeline1.Explore potential partnerships with existing accelerators, incubators, coworking spaces, or higher education institutions to create a platform and determine which entity should own the platform, or if a new umbrella organization should be established to support the ecosystem. 2.Create and maintain a single-source database for all entrepreneurial tools, resources, funding sources, etc. to create a one-stop-shop for startups. 3.Create city-wide, county-wide, or district-wide incentives for entrepreneurs creating jobs in a target industry. 4.Connect entrepreneurs to research institutions and custom designers, manufacturers and software developers to help bridge the gap between prototype and commercialization.Delaware Three Rivers Area Economic Development Master Plan 124'