Triumph. Success. Accomplishment. Excellence.  Sandra Walls, President of AVPOL International LLC, and Tracy Green, President of TinMan Enterprise are two exemplary black business owners whose stories challenge us to associate these words with minority entrepreneurship. Read More

Atlanta-based Opportunity Hub offers entrepreneurs a pre-accelerator program, business incubator, networking events, mentorship opportunities and access to an ecosystem of investors and capital providers. Read More

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