Entrepreneurship centers play a vital role in fostering innovation, supporting local economies, and empowering aspiring business owners. While the impact of these centers is undeniable, securing funding to sustain and expand their initiatives can often be a...
Entrepreneurship knows no bounds when it comes to innovation, determination, and potential for success. However, for entrepreneurs of color, accessing the capital needed to turn their ideas into thriving businesses has often been an uphill battle. In our ongoing...
Entrepreneurship has become a critical component of economic development around the world. Entrepreneurs play an essential role in creating jobs, enhancing productivity, driving innovation, and fostering economic growth. However, creating an environment that allows...
Written by Jodi McLean, Chief of Staff and Business Development at Economic Impact Catalyst. Economic development efforts have traditionally focused on attracting and retaining large companies to a region. Economic Developers have long ignored microbusinesses, those...
EPISODE 8 In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, Host David Ponraj talks to three prominent economic development leaders. They share their perspectives from the federal, state, and local levels about how economic developers can empower microbusinesses. The panel...
