Blog: Small Business
#MakeSmallBig: Education, Entrepreneurship, and Access to Capital
A recent report by Babson College, The State of Small Business in America, provides new insights into the issues and opportunities small businesses face, offering strategies to drive job creation and economic growth. Read More
Co-Working: A Third Spatial Dimension in Innovation Ecosystems
For entrepreneurs looking for a third alternative to incubators and accelerators, co-working is becoming a popular model. Read More
Small Business Week Reminds Us: Small Businesses Have a Big Impact
For over two decades, urban businesses have been the primary vehicle to achieve ICIC’s mission on the ground. Read More
Key Findings From Year One Of Small Business Forward
In 2014, JPMorgan Chase & Co. launched Small Business Forward, a five-year, $30 million initiative to support small businesses by connecting them to critical resources to help them grow faster, create jobs and strengthen local economies. Read More
Looking Back: Our Top Posts of 2015
In 2015, ICIC's top blog posts covered a wide range of topics related to urban entrepreneurship and inner city economic development. Read More