Forward Cities is partnering with Ecomap for the PLACE (Pava LaPere Award for Cultivating Ecosystems) Builders Fellowship program to support, mentor, and fund ecosystem builders across the country in developing and promoting their home ecosystems, especially in underrepresented or underinvested communities. Consider a gift to empower the inaugural cohort of change-makers to catalyze more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems!

In the world of problem-solving and consulting, E3 Durham entrepreneur Cynthia Williams stands out as a visionary small business owner who has mastered the art of reframing complex issues. Read on to learn more about her journey.

“Latino entrepreneurs are some of the most hardworking and innovative people in the United States. They are starting businesses at a higher rate than any other group, and they are creating jobs at a faster rate than the overall economy.” E3 Durham Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, Santiago Ramos, reflects on Hispanic Heritage Month and the importance of cultural equity.

Congrats to our November E3 Durham Entrepreneur of the Month, Kelsey Rudzinsky, founder of Breathe With Kelsey! Kelsey offers private and group breathwork sessions to address various health challenges and foster self-discovery, emotional release, and healing.