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EPISODE · Oct 31, 2025 · 53 MIN

Can’t We Be Friends? 5 Steps to Stronger Partnerships Across Your Ecosystem

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Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of thriving local economies. In this session, Can’t We Be Friends? 5 Steps to Stronger Partnerships Across Your Ecosystem, HUUB brings together economic developers, chamber leaders, and nonprofit experts to explore how collaboration fuels community growth.Watch as we unpack the 5 Phases of Partnership — Identify, Align, Trust, Resources, and Measure — and share actionable strategies to build ecosystems that grow stronger together.In this session, you’ll learn how to:✅ Find and engage unexpected partners beyond your traditional circles.✅ Align shared goals using community-wide plans and outcomes.✅ Build trust and continuity, even through leadership or staff changes.✅ Maximize shared resources for collective impact.✅ Track and celebrate results with data-driven storytelling.Real-World Example: Pearland, TexasDiscover how Pearland used HUUB’s platform and partnership framework to increase advising hours by 400%, connect ecosystems, and turn collaboration into measurable economic growth.Resources Mentioned:Download the Guide to Community Partnership Engagement Strategy: https://huub.vip/community-partnershipsAccess the Trust Bridging Assessment inside the guide:https://www.joinhuub.com/guide-to-trust-bridging-assessmentExplore HUUB’s platform for partnership tracking, reporting, and storytelling: https://joinhuub.comSpeakers:✨ Kristin Leutz, CEO, Petra Impact Partners✨ Melissa Cook, Director of Marketing, Pearland Economic Development Corporation✨ Jim Johnson, President & CEO, Pearland Chamber & Pearland Innovation Hub✨ Dominique Richardson, Operations Specialist, HUUBLet’s keep the conversation going!Connect with us and our speakers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinhuubSubscribe for more webinars, resources, and real-world case studies on local ecosystem growth.#EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #HUUB #PartnershipStrategy #LocalImpact #EcosystemBuilding #EconomicInnovation

Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of thriving local economies. In this session, Can’t We Be Friends? 5 Steps to Stronger Partnerships Across Your Ecosystem, HUUB brings together economic developers, chamber leaders, and nonprofit experts to explore how collaboration fuels community growth.Watch as we unpack the 5 Phases of Partnership — Identify, Align, Trust, Resources, and Measure — and share actionable strategies to build ecosystems that grow stronger together.In this session, you’ll learn how to:✅ Find and engage unexpected partners beyond your traditional circles.✅ Align shared goals using community-wide plans and outcomes.✅ Build trust and continuity, even through leadership or staff changes.✅ Maximize shared resources for collective impact.✅ Track and celebrate results with data-driven storytelling.Real-World Example: Pearland, TexasDiscover how Pearland used HUUB’s platform and partnership framework to increase advising hours by 400%, connect ecosystems, and turn collaboration into measurable economic growth.Resources Mentioned:Download the Guide to Community Partnership Engagement Strategy: https://huub.vip/community-partnershipsAccess the Trust Bridging Assessment inside the guide:https://www.joinhuub.com/guide-to-trust-bridging-assessmentExplore HUUB’s platform for partnership tracking, reporting, and storytelling: https://joinhuub.comSpeakers:✨ Kristin Leutz, CEO, Petra Impact Partners✨ Melissa Cook, Director of Marketing, Pearland Economic Development Corporation✨ Jim Johnson, President & CEO, Pearland Chamber & Pearland Innovation Hub✨ Dominique Richardson, Operations Specialist, HUUBLet’s keep the conversation going!Connect with us and our speakers on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinhuubSubscribe for more webinars, resources, and real-world case studies on local ecosystem growth.#EconomicDevelopment #CommunityGrowth #HUUB #PartnershipStrategy #LocalImpact #EcosystemBuilding #EconomicInnovation

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