Services

ARC-11 is a trusted growth partner for entrepreneur and business support organizations (EBSOs), leveraging 20 years of experience across markets. Our work with EBSOs focuses on building capabilities that empower them as transformational leaders, leveraging novel and creative strategies. We specialize in shoring up EBSOs to better assist their networks, constituent companies, and communities to adapt and be fortified to changing landscapes and business climates. We turn challenges, blindspots, and relationships into tide-shifting opportunities for growth and sustainability.

Core Capabilities.

  • New Economy Opportunity Gap Discovery: Identifying key areas for growth and innovation.

  • Innovation Ecosystem Growth Modeling: Developing frameworks for ecosystem development.

  • Public and Private Sector Alliance Sourcing: Establishing strategic partnerships for impact.

  • High-Impact Stakeholder Engagement Strategies: Crafting approaches to align key players.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration Facilitation: Breaking silos to drive collective action.

  • Thought Leadership and Program Curation: Designing initiatives that shape discourse and policy.

  • Training Tools and Materials: Equipping organizations with resources to sustain long-term impact.

Target Clients.

EBSOs are vital to shaping the arc of their business communities and fostering healthy, innovation-focused, and prosperous local economies. These entities include:

  • Entrepreneur Support Organizations: Programs that nurture startups and early-stage companies within their local ecosystems.

  • Business Support Organizations: Champions of small to medium-sized businesses, fostering local economic growth.

  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Larger corporations committed to engaging with and supporting local businesses.

  • Economic Development: Dedicated to attracting, retaining, and growing local businesses, aligned with the directive of state leaders.

  • Small Business Advisors: Consultants and mentors who guide entrepreneurs and small business owners through the business landscape.

  • Government Agencies: Local and state representatives spearheading economic development initiatives and business support programs.

  • Not-for-Profits: Organizations and foundations focused on economic empowerment, entrepreneurship, and business development.