The Pete du Pont Freedom Foundation’s (PDFF) Equitable Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (E3) initiative is entering an exciting new chapter. E3 equips business owners with the tools, resources, and connections they need to scale their operations and navigate industry challenges. Now, the program is expanding to offer even more tailored support.

As part of PDFF’s commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering economic success, E3 has launched an expanded suite of benefits. This includes a new three-tier membership structure—Premium, Emerging, and Entry—designed to ensure that entrepreneurs at every stage have access to the right level of guidance, resources, and opportunities to grow their businesses.

All E3 members, regardless of tier, will have access to one-on-one support and navigation, a thriving entrepreneurial community, and opportunities for grants and service implementation. With these enhancements, E3 provides the tools, connections, and expertise entrepreneurs need to accelerate growth, strengthen networks, and take their businesses further than ever before.

What’s New? A Look at the Upgraded E3 Benefits

E3 offers three membership tiers designed to provide the right level of support for every entrepreneur:

Premium – Eligible for monthly navigation and guided support

Emerging – Eligible for bi-monthly navigation and guided support

Entry – Eligible for quarterly navigation and guided support

Each tier ensures members receive guidance from a dedicated Client Services Manager and Strategist and get tailored insights, valuable connections, and the tools to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities, specifically for their business.


Each tier offers members personalized, hands-on support from a dedicated Client Services Manager and Strategist. With direct guidance, tailored insights, and valuable connections, members can navigate challenges and seize new opportunities that align with their unique business needs. Below are the expanded benefits for each tier:

Community

All Members:

  • Tickets to the Freedom Award
    • Premium Members: 3 tickets
    • Emerging Members: 2 tickets
    • Entry Members: 1 ticket

  • CSC Membership Discount
    • CSC will offer a 20% discount on monthly or daily membership to the CSC Station Coworking Innovation Hub
    • Access to pre-vetted resources (landscape partners, technology, contacts)
    • Sales Coaching and Mentoring: Discounted monthly sales coaching for non-sales professionals
    • Discounted Staffing Services

Premium Members:

  • One-on-one support and navigation with a Client Success Manager & Strategist who provides guidance, which includes goal-setting, road mapping, soundboarding, brainstorming, and guided decision-making.
  • Monthly Meet-Up
    • A monthly virtual session where entrepreneurs come together to discuss challenges and hold themselves accountable as a group.
      • Each month, there will be designated topics to guide the conversation, with the flexibility to bring new topics to the conversation.
  • Access to Legacy & Patriot Member Events

Grant Opportunities & Service Implementation

Premium Members:

  • 6-Month Champion Match Eligibility
  • Resource Wallet
    • Premium Members will each be eligible to receive a “Resource Wallet.” The Resource Wallet is allocated hours for specific monthly services to help you grow your business.
    • The services include:
      • Bookkeeping
      • Executive Assistance (Operations Focused)
      • Logic Modeling
      • Professional Communications
        • Website Copywriting
        • Pitch Deck Creation
        • Email Campaigns
      • Sales & Marketing Strategy
      • Technical Writing
        • Grant Writing
        • Workshopping
        • Writing, Reviewing, and Editing
      • Instructional Design
        • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Manuals

Emerging Members:

  • Promote News through our network
    • E-newsletter spotlights
    • Social media spotlights
    • Logo on the website directory
    • Access to pre-vetted resources (landscape partners, technology, contacts)
    • Sales Coaching and Mentoring: Discounted monthly sales coaching for non-sales professionals
    • Discounted Staffing Services

Entry Members:

  • CEO Series
  • Resource Webinars

Choose Your Path to Success with E3

Now is the perfect time to invest in your business’s future with E3. PDFF recently hosted a detailed webinar discussing all the exciting new benefits offerings. Watch it here to learn more and see how E3 can help you thrive.

Membership rates will increase in April, but by joining or renewing by March 31, you can lock in current pricing and be among the first to access these enhanced benefits. Even if your renewal isn’t due, renewing now extends your membership for one additional year.

Contact Jonathan Barnes at [email protected] to get started today and secure your spot at the current rates!

Complete the interest form to be the first to access the new services!