Previous Mayors Conferences In 2020, mayors and city officials from more than 70 communities participated in the Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship in an online format. Focusing on working towards racial equity and systems change, the conference provided city leaders with 10 specific programs, policies, and practices that can help build inclusive economic development and strong entrepreneurial ecosystems. In […]
Big Data Directions in Entrepreneurship Research: Researcher Viewpoints May 28, 2021 Researchers Rahul C. Basole, Travis Howe, Yushim Kim, Scott LaCombe, Karen Mossberger, and Caroline Tolbert explore the evolving nature of big data and its relevance to entrepreneurship research.
Exploring and Engaging By Dane Stangler From the moment Ewing Kauffman established his philanthropic foundation, he wanted to do things differently. He had already pushed out the frontier of innovation within baseball as owner of the Royals, and had innovated his way to a billion-dollar multinational company. His philanthropic work would similarly reflect that innovative spirit. One of his […]
Glossary and Resources Many definitions for the work of ecosystem building are still evolving, and their meanings are sometimes imprecise. The working definitions for some key terms used in this playbook are presented below. Economic Development: The work to “create the conditions for economic growth and improved quality of life by expanding the capacity of individuals, firms, and […]
Main Street Entrepreneurs are Economic and Community Pillars November 18, 2016 This Policy Digest examines how Main Street entrepreneurs tend to have deep roots in their communities and encounter distinct policy challenges.
Startup activity in America: a look at startup policy and the Kauffman Index August 31, 2016 Jason Wiens and Arnobio Morelix share presentations and findings around the Kauffman Index of Startup Activity and what policymakers can do to affect it.
What the Changing Nature of Work Means for Entrepreneurship August 8, 2016 The traditional employer-employee work relationship is changing, brought on in part by the business model of young, innovative firms. This Policy Digest explores the impact of the platform economy on entrepreneurship and provides policy recommendations.
A Fair Fight: Entrepreneurship and Competition Policy July 8, 2016 A dearth of firm activity and shortsighted policy choices have weakened true competition, hurting entrepreneurs and weakening our nation’s economic potential. This Entrepreneurship Policy Digest outlines three areas where restoring competition would benefit entrepreneurs.
The Economic Impact of High-Growth Startups June 3, 2016 High-growth firms are a rare phenomenon in entrepreneurship that have a big impact on the economy. This Entrepreneurship Policy Digest offers insights on how to create fertile ground for growth.
A billion reasons to encourage immigrant startups April 28, 2016 Two recent studies emphasize the need for an update of current immigration policy.