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This community service-based study analyzes the role of “marble fabric” innovation derived from local industrial waste as a catalyst for economic growth in the Gadingmangu Entrepreneurial Village. Through a qualitative case study approach, the research explores the impact of developing and commercializing Marble Fabric on village income, employment opportunities, empowering the community, and strengthening the village's identity as an entrepreneurial hub. It is concluded that Marble Fabric holds significant potential to catalyze economic advancement within the village through sustainable entrepreneurship. By employing a qualitative approach, this community service initiative offers valuable insight into local economic development driven by innovation and the sustainable use of resources, fostering family economic independence and environmental mitigation. Furthermore , the implementation of this innovation encourages active community participation, partivularly among women and local micro, small , and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in transforming industrial waste into products with higher economic value. The development process also provides oppurtunities to improve entrepreneurial skills , product creativity, marketing strategies , and bussinnes management capabilities. Collaboration between academics , local communities , and village stakeholders is expected to strengrhen the sustainability of this initiative , therefore Marble Fabric innovation not only serves as an alternative solution for reducing industrial waste but also represent a strategic approach to building an independent , productive , and environmentally conscious entrepreneurial village. This initiative is expected to become a replicable model for other communities in promoting inclusive economic growth through local resource optimization and sustainable innovation.
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