Ten at the Top, in partnership with the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce, will present Fostering an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the Upstate, a program designed to build regional entrepreneurial ecosystems by cultivating connections and a culture that unlocks entrepreneurial talent.

The program will begin with a thought-provoking keynote on People are the New Companies: Entrepreneurial-Led Economic Development presented by Andy Stoll of the Kauffman Foundation. This luncheon event will provide foundational information on the role entrepreneurship plays in economic development and how ecosystems impact the success of entrepreneurial ventures.

Following the luncheon, Stoll will conduct an interactive workshop on the tactics and connections to build and measure our local ecosystems. Anyone working with or directly supporting entrepreneurs and the ecosystem will benefit.

The day will conclude at RJ Rockers Brewery to continue the learning, collisions and connections at a social sponsored by VentureSouth & VentureCarolina.

To sign up for one or more sessions, visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07efsidgl6d38c13c6&llr=iwqthmdab