by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Mar 28, 2024 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
Communities around the country are refocusing efforts on developing and supporting entrepreneurship. One of the first steps many take is defining what their unique community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem looks like. The entrepreneurial ecosystem is loosely defined as a...
by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 26, 2024 | Breaking Down Barriers
SEASON 5, EPISODE 4 Investing in Diverse Founders: Launching an Entrepreneur of Color Fund – A Conversation with Tarsha Hearns In this episode, Host, David Ponraj is joined by Tarsha Hearns, Sr. Director at The DEC Network in Dallas, TX. Together, they shared...
by McKenzie Dial-Fritscher | Feb 8, 2024 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
Entrepreneurial ecosystems don’t spring up overnight. They require cultivation by champions who advocate for entrepreneurship, connect key players, develop talent and resources, measure progress, and catalyze growth. In this post, I’ll share five ways an...
by David Ponraj | Nov 16, 2023 | Essentials of Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development
In the whirlwind of holiday shopping that follows Thanksgiving, amidst the chaos of discounts and deals from big-box retailers, there’s a gem of a day that stands out for its significance beyond mere consumerism. Small Business Saturday, celebrated on the Saturday...
by David Ponraj | Oct 26, 2023 | Government & Policy
In the wake of the Biden-Harris administration’s groundbreaking announcement designating 31 communities as Regional Innovation and Technology Hubs (Tech Hubs), a new era of economic growth and workforce development dawns upon the United States. But what does this...
