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03-31-14
UChicago Local Looks to Strengthen Local Supplier-Buyer Relationships
For the longest time, when economic developers discussed anchor institution procurement strategy, UPenn was cited as the premier example of local procurement. Read More
03-26-14
Industrial Jobs Offer Living Wages With Low Barriers for Inner City Residents
Income inequality has dominated political discussions in recent weeks, with efforts to raise the federal minimum wage gaining momentum. Read More
03-24-14
SBA’s Latest Approach Incentivizes Impact Investments in Underserved Areas
Since 1958, the SBA’s Small Business Investment Company (SBIC) Program has worked to expand the pool of long-term capital available to America’s small businesses. Read More
03-18-14
Moving Startups Forward Through Collaboration, Community and Caffeine
At the 2013 Inner City Economic Summit, we heard a group of panelists stress the need to create "organic places" to spur interaction among entrepreneurs. Read More
03-13-14
Communicating in a “Triage” World
Connecting with people isn’t what it used to be. Read More