Social Entrepreneurship Conference in Moline

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A new social entrepreneurship series by Western Illinois University took a closer look at the ongoing revitalization efforts in Moline’s Floreciente neighborhood. Global Communities is implementing the Flourishing Communities program, funded by the John Deere Foundation, in Floreciente and engaging residents to reinvigorate the  neighborhood and improve the quality of life. The panel discussion was open to the WIU campus community and the public and included Annisa Wanat, project director from Global Communities. The series offered a platform for projects such as Floreciente’s revitalization efforts to raise awareness with WIU’s students, faculty and staff as well as the community and to inspire young entrepreneurs to pursue social change.