What seem like small strides in supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem today can collectively have a major impact on urban economic revitalization. Read More

Terms like “creative economy” and “cultural districts” are used liberally, but often the activities of arts and cultural organizations are considered secondary to more traditional economic development initiatives. Read More

After interviewing stakeholders in hundreds of communities across the U.S., researcher David Ivan concluded there are five key elements that differentiate communities experiencing economic success. Read More

In what is perhaps the largest city-anchor collaborative effort of its kind, eight universities have entered into separate agreements with the City of Chicago to collectively spend more than $2.5 billion on economic and community investments over the next three years. Read More

Peggy McHale describes herself and her business partner, Sandi Webster, as “lifelong learners.” Read More