Jul 14

2026

Rethinking Regional Prosperity: Inside Elkhart County’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

 Webinar




What makes Elkhart County, Indiana’s entrepreneurial ecosystem different—and what can other communities learn from it? Join the Institute for Entrepreneurial Communities (IEC) and Butler University for an interactive webinar exploring new research that challenges conventional definitions of entrepreneurship and economic success. Drawing from a nationwide study of U.S. counties, Butler University researchers identified multiple pathways to regional prosperity. Discover why Elkhart County stands out through its unique combination of industry clusters, innovation, exports, and community impact—not simply startup activity. During this session, you’ll gain insights into Elkhart’s entrepreneurial profile, and see how it compares to peer communities across the country. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the factors driving Elkhart’s success and practical ideas for advancing entrepreneurship and economic development in their own organizations and communities.