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03-06-14

Successful Pay-for-Performance Models Lead Investors to Gamble On Social Progress

In an era of strict municipal budgets, more cities and states are exploring the use of "social impact bonds"

in order to fund programs that address social disparities.

Let’s Join Forces to Help Urban Small Businesses

Since 1998, the Inner City 100 list has recognized over 750 fast-growing, inner city companies. Read More

02-26-14

Resiliency and Revitalization in America’s Cities

ICIC All Resilience Urban Revitalization

These are all classic stories of resilience: cities that recover from negative, largely unforeseen, shocks, such as a natural disaster, to rebuild their communities and economies. Read More

02-24-14

Manufacturing Good Jobs in America

ICIC All Inner City 100 Manufacturing

Manufacturing firms often don’t equate good jobs to good business. Read More

02-19-14

Tackling Poverty and Unemployment in Chicagoland

ICIC All Inner Cities Inner City in Focus

In recent years, there’s been a growing trend to create and implement regional economic growth strategies instead of more targeted initiatives. Read More

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