Part of the "D³-Determined to Develop Dublin" initiative
Create Access Dublin as an entrepreneurial gateway for aspiring and established business owners in Dublin and Laurens County. The recommendation centers on an online resource portal and business support system that consolidates existing entrepreneurial tools, connects business owners to regional partners, provides business consulting and training, and supports business development through an annual Business Plan Competition and Idea Symposium.
Tracks potential funding and partnership sources listed in the report.
Tracks marketing support for entrepreneurs.
Tracks Access Dublin web portal components.
Tracks support for new and existing businesses in Dublin and Laurens County.
Tracks proposed annual salary for the Access Dublin Business Specialist.
Tracks hiring of the Access Dublin Business Support Specialist.
Tracks community support and volunteer opportunities for members of the community looking to give back.
Tracks finance/capital support mechanisms.
Tracks Success Stories page used to market and promote business success in Dublin and Laurens County.
Tracks increased cohesiveness among services currently offered.
Tracks resources provided to winning teams for launching ventures.
Tracks annual website maintenance cost.
Tracks professional consultant volunteer hours with entrepreneurs.
Tracks risk of lack of entrepreneur interest.
Tracks development of the Access Dublin online Entrepreneur Gateway resource portal.
Tracks acceleration of new business growth and existing business development.
Tracks Marketplace page enabling networking, support, and service/product discovery among Access Dublin members.
Tracks sample partnerships for regional opportunities.
Tracks Business Specialist client count.
Tracks Get Help data categories collected from users.
Tracks website development cost.
Tracks the annual Business Plan Competition.
Tracks Dublin’s reputation and track record for retaining and supporting businesses.
Tracks consolidation of resources and tools needed by entrepreneurs.
Tracks small business consulting support areas.
Tracks Programs page connecting users to Access Dublin programs.
Tracks digital divide as a risk to virtual access.
Tracks dedicating a Chamber of Commerce person to entrepreneur development and support.
Tracks success of winners of the Business Plan Competition.
Tracks business training topic areas included in the portal.
Tracks business development support for feasibility, timing, current operations, and managerial skills.
Tracks first idea symposium inviting all community members to share business development ideas.
Tracks educational workshops for Business Plan Competition contestants.
Tracks cost-efficient structure of the portal and resource center.
Tracks meeting of all organizations that provide services to businesses and entrepreneurs.
Tracks cohesive institutional relationships.
Tracks information given to entrepreneurs.
Tracks one-person-in-charge implementation risk.
Tracks Dublin becoming more attractive to consumers and professionals.
Tracks sponsor development for the Business Plan Competition.
Tracks team forums connecting venture teams with industry professionals and investors.
Tracks number of potential entrepreneurs who find information on the online portal.
Tracks virtual, 24-hour access to entrepreneur resources.
Tracks annual idea symposium.
Tracks volunteer base development for consultants program.
Tracks leadership buy-in opportunity.
Website Development and Maintenance: $5,000 with $500/year maintenance. Access Dublin Business Specialist: proposed annual salary $38,000, based on national average and comparable community descriptions.