Blog: Research
A Compass for Navigating the Ever-Changing Capital Landscape
It is likely that the capital sources small businesses use today will not be those that entrepreneurs predominately use in the future. Read More
Using Retail as a Tool for Broader Revitalization
When it comes to strategies for job creation, retail gets a bad rap. Read More
Intentional Investment Helps NOLA Bioscience Cluster Take Shape
It’s been almost a decade since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf region. Since then, the New Orleans area has shown promising signs of turnaround. Read More
Fifty Years Into the War on Poverty: A Battle Plan for Inner City Victory
Two weeks ago, I was honored to speak at an inspiring convening of over 400 California leaders committed to tackling poverty in their communities. Read More
Measuring the Strength of Small Business Ecosystems in the Ten Largest Urban Markets
City leaders across the U.S. are embracing the role of small businesses in generating vibrant urban economies. Read More