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How ICCC helped a 100-year-old business scale their vision and growth
There’s one thing Jim and Kathy Turner always say about their seafood, “if it were any fresher, it would still be swimming,” and as a fourth generation family business, Turner’s Seafood is now looking for ways to keep their business strategies as fresh as their fish. In October, the Turner’s traveled from Massachusetts to attend the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) culminating conference in New York. Read More
Increasing Diversity and Inclusion in Incubators and Accelerators—the Search for Effective Strategies
Last month, following the announcement of the latest cohort of companies selected for Techstars Seattle, Managing Director Chris DeVore penned a very public plea for help. In a blog post entitled “Techstars Seattle Diversity Update: Failing, Frustrated + Asking for Help,” DeVore writes: “While I am proud and excited about ... Read More
New tool, inspired by shared value, can help corporations embed equity into all business decisions
Most corporations recognize the importance of having a diverse and inclusive workforce. However, few companies have yet to realize the larger impact that adopting more equitable practices can have on both society and their own profitability. Read More
Here’s what happens when urban entrepreneurs learn to craft powerful pitches for investors
On November 16-17th Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC), one of ICIC’s Urban Business Initiatives, held its annual culminating conference at Columbia University in New York City. ICCC helps firms achieve sustained growth through education and training, while increasing the flow of capital to urban businesses and underserved communities. In the last session of the conference, graduates put their ICCC education to work by pitching to potential capital providers. Read More
How a Grassroots Effort in Columbus, OH is using Civic Innovation to Strength Local Economy
Forge Columbus has been dubbed “the civic innovation program of the city of Columbus.” It’s not solely a business incubator or coworking space (though, those are also components), rather instead, Forge Columbus broadly leverages civic innovation as a catalyst to strengthen Columbus into a vibrant, competitive 21st century city. Read More