Small business owners have much be optimistic about in 2015, and their optimism bodes well for the overall positive trends for the U.S. economy. Read More

As we noted last month in our profile of Fruition Partners, the 2014 Inner City 100 was one of the most competitive lists in recent years, so much so that we recognized 55 additional firms as Honorable Mention recipients at the Inner City 100 Symposium & Awards event in October. Read More

The revitalization of the United States’ older industrial cities – those cities in America with vibrant pasts in legacy economies that now face challenges with dwindling populations, job loss and poverty – is a key urban challenge. Read More

Access to fresh, healthy foods has been an issue plaguing inner cities for decades. Read More

The clustering of like-minded entrepreneurs or complimentary businesses is not a new phenomenon. Read More