by David Ponraj | May 21, 2024 | Our Stories
When you start a business, you set off on two different journeys. One, the journey your business is on. And two, the journey you as a person are on. The lessons learned and the outcomes are very different for both these journeys. I have broken these two into Part I... 
by David Ponraj | Jan 22, 2024 | Breaking Down Barriers
SEASON 5, EPISODE 2 Economic Housing Justice: A Conversation with Donovan Duncan In this episode, host David Ponraj has a no holds barred conversation with Donovan Duncan, Executive Vice President of Urban Strategies, Inc. They discuss USI’s place-based initiative... 
by David Ponraj | Jan 8, 2024 | Breaking Down Barriers
SEASON 5, EPISODE 1 “The Future Economy and Inclusive Competitiveness.” How Demographic Trends and Innovation Can Create Economic Prosperity for All Americans: A Conversation with Johnathan Holifield In this episode, host David Ponraj speaks with Johnathan Holifield,... 
by David Ponraj | Dec 1, 2023 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
The landscape of small business support has evolved significantly, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations like the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have pioneered innovative programs such as the Small Business Support Hub... 
by David Ponraj | Nov 28, 2023 | News & Media, Our Stories, Updates & Announcements
University, MS – The Mississippi Small Business Development Center (Mississippi SBDC) is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Economic Impact Catalyst to conduct a comprehensive research study on the state of small and large businesses in... 
